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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-27
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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-27
GEO. E. WASHBURNE, PROP.
Annual sales more than s.ooo zoo boxes

by the side of tranquil mountain lakelet
Whose beauty the tourist la Rupture tells,
And my memory lies in that sheet OF water
Like an Indian hunter within his lodge,
And twill live as long as the wtyclets ripple,
For tbs known to the world
BY the name Lake George. tf23
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-27
not?
Yes why not have
YOUR horses shod
as they should be
when the cost is
no more.


Having made the shoeing
of trotters, gents drivers and
horses in general specially
for many years past, during
which time | have shod many
of the fastest animals in the
country, | would invite an
inspection of my work and
methods, feeling entirely con-
fdent can please the most
critical.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-27

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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-27

Beechams pills for consli-
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book at your druggists and
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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-27
FOR SALE !.

Second hand Pianos.
" Earth Closet.
3" Show Cases.
=" Sewing Machines
" Sleighs and Wagons.
=" Harnesses.
" Stoves.
" Platform Scales.
Cash paid for Rags, Rubbers, Old Metals,
Furniture and all kinds OF second hand goods.
want to buy for cash two-horse wagon
sled, two sets double Harness, one horse Tip
Cart, ons straight runner single horse sled,
one single work harness.
Don't imagine am here for fun or pleasure,
business is business with me.
Respectfully,
W II WkDn
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-27

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the Observance of the Day Four liz
heads of Free Punch In 1910 Man AID
Bear Fight on the Common.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Breathing eff the Southland.

Like the sweet south breathing OCT bank of violets' Is the suggestion to the olfactories within the doors of Lindsay
 the florist, on Twenty-first street, near Third avenue. Choice cut flowers make all around sweet and lovely, and there is a witchery about palms and maiden hair ferns with their weird grace and sombre tints that enhance the brightness and vividness of roses and hyacinths. These Lindsay has of the, rarest, freshest and most brilliant. The fact that he retails his choice buds and blossoms for what in northern cities they are sold at wholesale is an exceptional inducement to invest
 There will be big demand for flowers at all social functions, because the presence of flowers has become almost as indis- pensable as the beaux and belles that set the pace of the social whirl, and growing more and more inseparable from what is lovely and of good repute in sentiment.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Synonymous With the Town.

There are some old landmarks of Bir- mlngham that are almost synonyms of the Magic City itself; institutions that by thorough-going, reliable, conscientious business methods have become as solid as the big blast furnaces, with pillars of cloud by day and fire by night. Who that thinks of, the business of Birrning ham, and especially that part of it which keeps always to the front and up-to-date. can forget the Peter Zinszer furniture house? His unique methods of adver- Using have always formed a conspicu- ous feature of the Birmingham press. and the house itself is as unique in an- other way. It is in it's unceasing efforts to please everybody, whether he comes to ses or to buy of the large, varied and elegant stock of furniture Call and see and be impressed for yourself. Prices like the propretors, were never more accommoda ting.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Cut Rates at samelson,s. $.

Doesn't it seem strange that so many people will buy tickets at full rates when they almost walk over 20-foot sign like Samelson's? There is nothing the matter with their tickets. The best class of trav- elers buy of them. Ask anyone of them. They are just now stocked on account of the exposition and excursion rates. Re- member they are members of the Ameri- can Ticket Agents association, and their business is strictly legitimate and under guarantee Remember a dollar saved travelling goes farther than any other kind of dollar. The more you see of the world the sounder the truth l. Samel- sons, IA North Twentieth street. High est prices paid for holiday and other tickets. L... U .-- =.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Q. T. DozIER, N. D.,
Our Specialties.
PRINCIPAL

DISEASES OF THE BLOOD, Kidneys and Bladder, Constipation. Chronic Dlaf- rhoea. Rheumatism. Catarrh: all froms of Skin Disease, as Eczema, Ulcers' Blotches. Ugly Eruptions. etc.
 SYPHILIS in evry form effectually cured and the poison thoroughly eradi- cated from the blood. Gonorrhoea, Gleet Structure, Cystitis. etc.
 NERVOUS DEBILITY-Sperma rheea, Impotence, Seminal Losses, Fail ing Memory, Lassitude, GIoominess, De- pression of Spirits and all effects Of per- nicious habits.
 All irregularities and cases of weakness in woman.
 and efforts to the diagnosing and treat ment of every case, prepares all medi- cines and gives all directions and advice, thus securing to every patient the high est professional skill and privacy as we'll as security against mistakes and the use of inferior drugs
 We make SPECIALITY of ALL MANNER of CHRONIC DISEASES of the THROAT. LUNGS, HEART BLOOD, KIDNEYS and of the Genito- Urinary Organs, and do not confine our selves to PRIVATE DISEASES alone; hence we are patronized by the best peo- pie of both sexes, and any lady or gen tleman can visit our office with perfect propriety.
 CONSULTATION FREE and private matters sacredly inviolate.
 Easy payments and liberal terms to all especially the poor.
 Persons who cannot visit us in our of flee can by sending us their name, re- ceiye our Perfect Question Blanks ', which will enable us to. TREAT THEM SUCCESSFULLY BY MAIL.
 OFFICE HOURS-s 2. m. to 12 ---; 2 D. m. to p. m. Sunaays. a. m. to 12 m.
 Send cents for questfon list and Book for Men Only"
 Send 2 cents TOT question list for G4- males
 TAKE NOTICE that WE WRITE NO PRESCRIPTIONS but prepare and fur nish from our own Dispensary all medi- cnes to our patients
 That we publish no individual testi- monials or letters though we have thou sands of the most flattering on file in our office.
 That WE CAN TREAT YOU SAFELY, SUCCESSFULLY AND PRIVATELY BY MAIL.
 Dr. DOZier & Co.,,
 P, o. Box 112 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Shaken Up bT g Rash.

The friend and old reiy Q standby of many a Birmingham zscper IS T, |. Thornton. leading 2 (@ Erocer. on See ond avenue. betW~ .snefeenih and Twentieth streets .fe State Herald's inspector of holiday good things found his house all shaken up yesterday with the rush of trade. others think it a good time to advance prices" he said. "because choice goods become scarce during the holidays. but We appreciate our trade of all thd year round so well that We do just the reverse. The consequence is our trade holds on and we make new friends with every Christmas that comes"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Order of Pu' '9lication.

Elf Ile- The State of Alabama, Jefferson County In Chancery at Birmingham, Ala, Fifth District Northwestern Chancery Division Of Alabama.
 Alice J. Lee. by next friend ys. Ben Lee. In this cause, it being made to appear to the court by affidavit of complainant that the defendant. Ben Lee, is. "a non-resl- dent of Alabama, and that his place of resi- dence is unknown and further, that in the belief of said affiant, the defendant is of the age of q years, it is. therefore, ordered by the court that publication be made in the Birmingham State Herald, a newspaper published in the city of Birmingham, Ala, once a week for four consecutive weeks, re- quirng him. the said Ben Lee, to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the fsatr- v tsef ii-
 22ND DAY 9OF JANUARY 1896, or in thirty days thereafter a decree pro confesso may be taken agalnst him.,
 Birmingham. Ala, this the Fist day of December, 1895.
 12-22-sun-4t
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Dr. Dozier & Co.,, P, O. Box 112. Birmingham, Ala.
Clippings From the Press.
The Daily State.


 pr, O. T. Dozier, the specialist physi- ciaI. of the Southern Medical Dispensary, is one of the most successful practition- CTS of the south. He is a man who loves the world and his fellowman. Patients learn to love his ever sympathetic na- ture. as they respect and confide in his consummate skill.
 Age-Herald.
 It always at1ords public journal pleasure to testify to merit where it is deserved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- ald ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit. skill and reliabil- itv of Dr. O. T. DoZier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. pr. Dozier has resided for many years in birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use- fitness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities enttle him to the proud distinction of standing at "the head of his profession"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Knows Many Tragic Things.

There have been some tragic scenes in the history of Birmingham's occurrences, out of which could be woven stories more strange and thrilling than many that come from the genius of the masters of fiction. Nobody can tell you more of these sombre events than Capt. Jack Miller of Miller X Co.,, the well-known undertakers on Second avenue, himself the possessor of soul so full of good nature and sunshine that no amount of dead people can cloud it. MT. Miller has won reputation that would make an Egyptian artist in mummies deserve pyramid.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Heart of Rirlnin pha m.

The'heart of Birmingham is just about where John L. Parker's drug store isl on the corner of Second alley and Twentieth street, and here the buyer of Christnas remembrances need not complain thera is not something to remind him of just, the gift he would select Their line ot Christmas novelties. including exquisite toilets. compFises-he latest and most arr tistic designs, yet as durable and sub stantial as they are orne mental They are articles that are always appropriate for gifts. and as pleasing to the eye as anything conceivable. The firm also handles the finest of wines and whistles, and claret at % Cents a gallon.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Holiday shoes for the chil- dren and the dear baby at
 The Smith Shoe Co.'S.
CONCERT AT SEALS HALL.
The College of Music Pupils Delight Fair
 Audience.

A concert was given in Seals hall yes terday afternoon by the pupils of the Birmingham College of Music. The pro- gramme was am elaborate one. and each number was rendered most excellently. Several of the selections were very fine, and pleased the audience greatly
 One of the features of the occasion was the presentation of a golden-mo baton, a gift from the pupils of the col lege of music to Professor Boyce, the president.
 pr. L. s. Handley made the presenta- ton speech, and Professor Boyce re. sponded with a happy little speech.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Has a Clear conscienoe.

Charles Denton, dealer in wall paper moulding and interior decorator, on
 anty-first street, between Second and
 .rd avenues, seemed to be feeling good yesterday when the State Herald inves- tigator dropped in MT. Denton said he had just completed painting ten houses (another feature in his business) and as he had given complete satisfaction to his patrons he was feeling pretty com fortable, thank you, and enjoying the assurance that he would cross into the new year having the pick of the trade in his line in Birmingham.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Art in Style.

S. H. Barron & Co.,, 2O1O Nineteenth street, are winning new golden opinions and are maintaining the triumphs they have won in the prettiest hats and bon nets ever exhibited in the south. It Is not easy to define in terms just what style is It is not beauty alone. Style began with Mother Eyes fig leaf. and has lived and, breathed in everything that has progressed in attire from the first green attempt to be clothed. It takes art Barron X Co. have such artists. and hence. the steady growth of their busi- ness.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Finest in the South.

What's in name?". you ask Well, it depends upon how you pronounce it or what you call it. If it is Paul" it is good as far as it goes; but if you say Paul Gillardoni" then if you have been in this part of the world long the mere enunciation is an appetizer; for Pauls Cafe on Nineteenth street, long ago achieved reputation as the finest in the south, and is maintaining it every day. Paul has had his eyes keenly alert for all the good things of the market, and promises for Christmas day a banquet dinner fit for Cleveland's cabinet
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
See Rlllia EninvI,ifn.

A line of Shakespeare says. q know a bank whereon the wild rthyme grows" and there's many a Birmingham hail fellow who knows a place wherein good time goes and that's where Billie" smiles and mixes smiles at the Jockey Club. Billie says he can make Venezuela cocktail that will make a fel- low not afraid to tie the lions tail in hard knot
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Two Old Cronies.

The headquarters of familiar and con viVial Old Egg Nogg and his boon com panions, Tom and Jerry, are at the Pal ace Royal during the holidays, and if you want to replenish your little brown jug" or get something extra fine in handsome case cross-examine the house about it's brandies, wines and whis- kies. The Palace Royal Is almost as old as Birmingham's first furnace, and is the home of good cheer corner of Sec ond avenue and Twenty-first street.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Cause a Fellow to Think.

Curran x DaIy will welcome their. numerous patrons during the holidays with the choicest line of wines and whiskies. All the faVorite drinks appro-. priate to Christmas times they will pro- vide in abundance and make their guests feel at home. They will make an egg nogg or a Tom and Jerry that will cause fellow to think this is as good an old world as ever was. On Second avenue. Between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets s,..7-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Unspeakablv Refreshine.

Henry Petersen's is the only place in town where you can get the genuine cele- brated 'Wurzburger Hofbrau" on draft It is indescribably refreshing. Petersen also handles Lemps lager beer, Culm- bacher, extra export, bottled and on draft, wholesale and retail It is on Nineteenth street between First and Second ave-. nues, and is one of the most genteel beer saloons to be seen anywhere. 9s
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
CARNIVAL OF INDUSTRIES
Repeated at Matinee Yesterday to a Small
 Audience

The Carnival of American Industries. given at O Brien's yesterday afternoon. was poorly patronized, but those who saw 1t were not disappointed. The young ladies participating in the entertainment performed their parts in the very best possible manner.
 Miss Edna Clifford gave the skirt dance most excellently. She is a graceful little woman, and dances most cleyerly.
 The tableaux, marches and music were all very good.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
INTERPRETED MERCHANTS
 . IT. Notwithstanding the War Scare Attending to Business. q i, zzz-z HOUSES THESE HOLIDAYS Are BountfulIy Stocked With Everything That the Folks of Birmingham and Her
 Sister Towns Need.


 Below there appears in this mornings State Herald some remarks of patrons and leading business people of Birming ham which are well worth considering. They are pertinent and up-to-date and mean business:
 s'Too Much Christmas" If you feel at any time as though you have had ''too much Christmas" be sure to try ''seltzer phosphate" prepared at Williams drug store, corner of Second avenue and Twenty-first street. Re- freshing and restoring
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
sUNDAY. DECEMBER as, 1sa5 ]

attention of home consumers to home production, would ena ble him to add fifty Wage-earners to the population, making that many steady, industrious persons added to the deserving bread winners of Birmingham Varona Is him. self skilled manufacturer. an expert
 importer of Havana leaf, and knows his business thoroughly. North Twentieth street, No 204
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
1000 pairs fancy evening slippers for the holidays jus received at 5..s ,. ....A a,.s s.5,
 The Smith Shoe Co.'s.

This issue of the State Herald contains ty-four d4D columns. See that the car rier or newsboy delivers to you the full paper. .1gr su gsTts niJ47sbts. 5yf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Oysters Are Fine This Season.

Oysters just at this season are about perfect They come from the gulf deli ciously fresh and refreshing, and they are going at popular prices" as they say in theatrical circles; the finest bivalves that ever affiliated the palate of an cpl cure. All this at the Merchants Cafe, and served in any style all night and Sunday. too. Served promptly and with the best of condiments. -,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
No Time to Delay.

We'll prepared for the holiday trade, be- ing ready to execute promptly all out7of- town as well as local orders, are the J. H. McCary company, produce mercharits, on Norris avenue. Send in your holiday orders now, while you have time Don't put off tomorrow what you can get today in their line. It might be too late, for Christmas comes but once a year.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Where Birmingham Is Lively.

If you want to see Birmingham look as though she were growing right before your eyes go to the Metropolitan. It is the headquarters for more people than any other place in Birmingham. It is cen trally located and courteous attention and fair dealing have won and held a large trade. No better line of pure whiskies and wines anywhere
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Help Any City's Good Name.

The reputation of the Morris hotel un- der the gracefully Courteous management of MT. Nabb and his excellent corps of as- sistants, has spread far and wide It is not only great credit to Birmingham but there is not, city in the country whose good, name for hotels would not be enhanced by such as the Morris. The rooms are not eXcel1ed anywhere in com bination of comfort and elegance, and the cafe exceptionally fine.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Soothes the Warlike.

Pat Brennan believes that Venezuela ought to have liberty or death, especially to John Bull, but appreciates the fact that a good cup of tea or coffee is a soother to tense nerves, even of the war like. He is at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea company's popular headquarters. They are well-known importers. retail CTS and coasters, and give prompt atten- ton to all orders, and MT. Brennan. ap- preciative of past patronage, promises even better results with the close of this year and the coming of next.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
The Webb Book Company.

Have removed to their new stand, 2025 Second avenue between Goddens and Drennen's. Headquarters for cheap pres ents-the incest in the city. Special bar gains for Monday and Tuesday, Fire works and everything else for Christ mas. Be sure to call there for presents. Remember the placeZ2025 Second avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Patronise Home Industries.

Birmingham's best and most substan- tial growth has been accomplished on that line. So it is with any thriving community. G. Varona, the only Span ish cigar manufacturer in Birmingha calls attention to that principle and says his growing business. with little more
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Personal!

For those who are run down by too much indoor life or by hard work and who would safely weather the coming month, the most osnseT;oosS S ID rne ,oni r'Iie 1srshby con nerves and purifies the blood Try it.
 NABERS, MORROW & sINNIGE.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
pr. Dozier & Co.'S SOuf1(eID |nediCaI DispeDSaIg.
Simon BlOck Nineteenth Street. Birmingham, Ala.

A famous and successful institution the of Chronic Nervous Blood, Skin Private Ulcers, Botches, Throat scrofula Eryspeas Eczema ugly erupons of every permanently after all others have failed Syphilis, Gonerrhoa Geet Urethra Structure sef-abuse and disorders of Urinary Organs quickly by latest and methods
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22

Why not secure dry feet for the winter in a pair of our Fair and Square $3 shoes?
 J. BLACH & SONS,
 One Price Cash Clothiers.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22

Although last Christmas is remem- bered for an unprecedented large holi- day trade, this year, as near as l could learn from yesterday snatches of conver- sation with merchants. the retail holiday trade will largely exceed that of '94
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22

Dr. Dozier comes from a family c prominent physicians. and with his flu store of medical knowledge and his va ried and large experience in his profes sion. pr. Dozier can be relied upon t treat all diseases in the most suceessfr manner.