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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
HUNTSVILLE.

Fight Near Halle Green-'rhe Body of
the Colored Steamboat Hand Found.
Huntsville, Dec. 16.-(Special Corre-
spondence) News comes from Halle
Green of a terrible fight In that neigh
borhood between a travelling medicine
man from Tennessee and Morgan Ellis,
.5ohn Phillips and two men from Elkton,
|'enn. The names of those men from
Tennessee could not be learned.
All that could be learned of the affair
Cast night was that the medicine peddler
stole some money from lady in Elkton.
I'd escaped to Alabama, hOtly pursued
b. the husband and son Of the woman.
kt Halle Green the pursuers were Joined
by Morgan Ellis and John Phillips, AT
keys Mill the party, riding in double
carriage, came upon the peddler and de-
manded that the money be returned.
Hie parleyed, and said he would give
everything back if they go with him to
his wagon. They followed him, but in
stead of taking the stolen money from
The wagon he seized long Winchester
rifle and opened fire on the crowd, which
stampeded with the exception of the
Youngest man, who was from Tennessee.
He pulled a pistol and shot the peddler
in time to discomfort his aim and save
the life Of Phillips A fusilade of shots
at close range was exchanged by the two,
and the young man, shooting all the cart
ridges from his pistol turned and fled
The peddler was badly wounded. hay
ing bullet through his lungs and three
or four more In various parts of his
body. No one else was hurt.
The body of John smith, colored'
steamboat hand. was found floating in
the river near Hobbs Island yesterday by
a fisherman. The fisherman came to
town with the news and returned with
Justice Vaught TO be present at the In
quest.
John Smith fell overheard while at
work on the United States snagboat Nc
pherson on the oath of November. The
body Of the negro was not seen after It
sunk When Smith fell overheard he had
S92 in paper and lot Of small change.
Tie body when found yesterday was
allrcsi. unrecognizable, the eyes having
been eaten out by crows, OF the S92
only one 81 bill and 50 cents In small
charge was found. A close search eX-
humed from pocket pair of Craps"
The body OF the unfortunate was bur-
led in a canebrake on the island. The
Mcpherson was there and the captain
gave half holiday so that the negro
hands could attend the funeral of their
comrade.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
UNIONTOWN.
The People Are Urging the Advantages
OF a Factory.

The People Are Urging the Advantages
OF a Factory.
Uniontown, Dec. 17.-(Speeial Cores
pondence.)-Againw we urge upon our peo-
pie the advantages Of Il cotton factory.
Every one admits that they are great
promoters of prosperity in any communi-
ty, but the trouble is. the business men
of this section do rot take stock in such
a measure as they ought. OF course
there must be money 10 build the factory
ana those who have it must invest or the
factory will not Ye built
Now is q coed s'eae to bring this mat
ter before out people for the rush of
holiday tradt viii soosf be over, and
then our BUSINESS faen VIII begin to con-
sider ALONE what line % adFance their
interest M the coming year. Moreover,
out. little city has weathered the storms
Of the list years admirably, and now
business and everything - decldedly on
the UP Ngrade. Consequently the eyes
of Wests Alabama are now on Union
town Ii, Npnder these circumstances, a
factory IS it1g located here, our trade
and populati0A wsll be nearly doubled
within eighteen months.
This il no idle taxi, bup is the result
of observation. IL any one doubts the
advantages Of q factory, let them look
at the little city OF Prattville, where a
new factory is just completed New
houses are going up on every nadd there,
ard the place is assuming Important
proportions.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
S0ClE 7 Y.

Miss Alma Fox of Memphis, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. j. Fox, of Fourth avenue.
Miss Leila McCalla, of Tuscaloosa is
the guest of Miss Maebelle McEachin
and Mrs, Robert MeLester.
Mrs. e. M. Tutwiler gave a luncheon to
q party of friends at the Methodist ba-
zaar yesterday.
Miss Owen Crawford has returned from
Tuskegee. She was bridesmaid at the
Collett-Hot wedding.
Mrs. PEBBLES is manager today at the
Methodist bazaar, and promises a fine
barbecue dinner, which has proven so
popular, Tonight the bazaar closes, and
the ladies trust they will have as good
q day as heretofore. Yesterday was
very successful, and especially the nut
ting party, under the direction of Mrs.
DR.. Kelly The nuts were hung on real
trees, and the contestants tried to get the
most nuts Master Bressie Vaughan
was the successful nutter.
The young ladies of the South High
lands Presbyterian church will give an
entertainment at the residence of Mrs.
S. T. Laird, on Highland avenue, this
afternoon and tonight. Admission Is
cents.
The concert by the teachers OF the BIT
mingham Conservatory of Music at the
bazaar of the ladies of Temple Emanuel
yesterday afternoon, was enjoyed by a
goodly number. Prof. Grambs and or
chestra also played, and there were sew
eiTll vocalists. The voting for the most
popular lady musician shows Mrs. E. C.
Chandler in the lead, and Mr.. Guckenber-
ger among the gentlemen. Mr.. II. Herr
field donated a handsome chair to the
most popular married lady, and Mrs. B.
We'll, Mrs. J. FieS and Mrs. A. p. Love
man were leaders. The railing for 500
in gold has been postponed until next
week, and announcement of the time and
place will be made in the State Herald.
Mrs. S. LoVenthal has done excellent
work in connection with the rattle Mrs.
l. NJ. Rubel made of the Normandy tea
a fine success. The ladies desire to
thank all their friends who have shown
courtesies.
Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Nolen have recently
built a large handsome residence in
Wares grove, on the Fountain Heights
car line Last evening they rendered the
use of their house to the ladies of the
tertainment, and the occasion was most
enjoyable.
The marriage of Mr.. w. c. Agee and
Miss Louise Rucker will be on January
G, and will be an afternoon home we'd
ding. Mr. Agee is superintendent of the
Southern Express company on the line
of the Southern railway from Atlanta to
Columbus, Miss, and is a young man of
fine character and business qualities.
He is q native of Virginia, and lived at
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
ALAB ANA.

spent Sunday in our town, the guest of
his aunt, Mrs. u. G. Belcher.
Mrs J.. II. Harris has returned home
after an extended visit to her mother in
Jefferson, Ala.
Acting on the suggestion Of Gen. T.
NJ Ferguson, the young ladies Of Spring
vile will give q concert for the benefit
OF the Confederate memorial at Spring
Lake college chapel Christmas night
An interesting programme will be rem
dered.
Sprinll Lake college will close its Fl: st
term under the management of Capt. 7.
c. Belcher, December %. and a holiday Ct
one week will be given.
The college. under the dictatorship of
Capt, T. G. Belcher, an eminent edu-
Gator, assisted by his able corps of teach
ers Prof c. L. Boyd, mathematics Miss
Minnie Woodall, primary department,
and Miss Carol Miller, music, has es-
tablshed for itself reputation fer thor
ough work and high scholarship, of
which its patrons are justly proud. Pres.
Il. c, Belcher is not only an excellent ic-
StructOr, but is unequalled as an organic
er and disciplinarian.
Miss Burt Mclaughlin leaves in a
short time fer Washington City, where
she will enter NJ. CabaPs school for
young ladies', to take a course in music
and elocution.
Mrs. ". W. Perkins and Miss Bessie
Perkins left for q short visit to Birn-
inghdm yesterday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
GUNTER SVILLE.
New Building--A. g. Jones and Family
Move to Admission.

New Building-A. 3. Jones and Family
Move to Admission.
Guntersvlle, Dec. 17-(Special Core
spondenee)-Dr. and Mrs. c. II. Jones
have returned home again. after several
weeks absence.
Solicitor John G. Winston spends this
week and next at court in Bangor.
Contractor Joe Golightly begins this
week on he building of ten-room res
idenee Tor J. A. McKinstry. which will
be an ornament to Wyeth City.
Mr.. D. L. Conn left today on business
trip to Atlanta.
Mr.. Earnest Wooley, of the basket
factory, and his little niece, Miss Maud
Woolley, will leave today for Salisbury,
Md, and Brooklyn. N. Y, to visit rea-
lives. They will be gone two or three
weeks
A. b. Jones and wife and two youngest
children leave today for Admission, where
they will make their home in the fu-
ture. In their departure our town loses
a family of culture and refinement, whose
stay Of seven years in our midst resulted
in friendships which time will hardly eff
face. Some OF Mr.. Jones' friends connect
a political significance with the change
in his residence. Should that be % cor
rect surpaise, the knowing one hint that
his change is for the purpose of placing
his family in a larger town, where bet
ter educational facilities obtain. aud
where they can be better situated in
the event of his absence abroad. 1t is
considered that his qualifications and his
political service to the reigning admins
tration will give him a good foreign APP
DOintment
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
ADMISSION.
Wilmer Hotel Changes Hands.-United
States Car Company

Wilmer Hotel Changes Hands-Ohlted
States Car Company.
Admission, Dec. 17{special Cores
pondence)- Mr.. J. b. Corderos, of At
lanta, has Leased the Wilmer hotel and
will take possession on the first of Janu-
airy, 1887. Mr.. j. B. Gilmore will con-
tinue in charge up to that time. Mr..
Gilmore gives up the hotel on account
of his gardening interests in the western
part Of the city, which requires his whole
time.
The Hot Blast has it from good au-
thority that a movement is on foot to
place the United States Car company
in much better shape for successful OPP
GRAFTON, and that during January or the
early part of February the probabilities
are that the Admission plant VIII be put
to work under much better conditions
and even On a larger scale.
Charlie Johnson, colored, charged with
the Gil Berry murder Friday night, and
who was arrested at Rock Run Sunday
night had a preliminary trial in beat
five yesterday morning before Squire q.
N. Reid, who found the evidence against
him very conclusive and held him for
Admission city court without bail.
Raiiff George Bryant brought the ne
gre in and placed him in the county
jail.
Johnson admits doing the killing and
that is about all he will say on the sub
ject except that he is not as bad as peo-
pie think him.
The ADMISSION postofice is a plum so
much desired by those who feel that
they have a right to expect favors at thd
hands of Major Mckinley that the APP
plieants are not confined to Admission or
to Calhoun county.
The local applicants are in possession
Of the information that they will have
to contest for the prize with Mr.. a. b.
Jones, of Marshall county, and with
Mr. Bowman, a prominent republican Of
st. Clair county.
Mr. Jones, WAC was a. presidential cleo
tor on tae Mckinley ticket, is, however,
moving his family from Guntersville to
Admission this week. Whether this
means that the gentleman from Marshall
feels that he has cinch on the Admission
pGstoflice is rot known.
The most prominent local applicants
for the rostofIce are Messrs. G. d. Allis,
George b. Randolph and Il. Chrisman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Memphis before moving to Birmingham
He is a brother to Superintendent Agee,
of the Southern Express company, with
headquarters at Memphis. Miss Rucker
is the lovely daughter Of Gen. d. W.
Rucker and is a typical southern girl.
She very much resembles the Gibson
girl. She was highly educated at lead
Ing Canadian college, and possesses fine
literary attainments. She is admired by
a large circle of friends, who know her
refinement OF personality and delicacy Of
disposition.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
IS He THE RIGHT MAN?

Deputy Sheriff II. M. Caldwell, of Sum-
ter county, arrived in the city yesterday
morning with John Johnson, alias John
Allen, colored, who was arrested on the
charge of having assassinated Capt. a..
+. Clark, on the Winston plantation at
Ramsey, Sumter county. Wednesday
night week ago. The negro was
brought here for safe keeping.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

No. carries Pullman Union Sleeping car
Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pl4lman
Sleeping Car Birmingham to New ork
without change.
No. carries Pullman Union Sleeping Car
birmingham to Louisville, and Pullman
Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Cincinnati.
]. M. Culp, Traffic Manager, Washington,
D. G.
W, H. Green, General Superintendent,
Washington, D. c.
w A. Turk, G. p. A.. Washington, D. C.
nooga.
G. NJ. Billheimer, II. P. A.. Birmingham,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

FOR TALLADEGA AND ADMISSION.
The most desirable route from Birnng
ham to Talladega and Aniston is via the
Central Railway company through Syla-
cauga, at which point close connection Is
made.
rho Central of Georgia leaves the Union
Depot at the most seasonable hour of $50
a. M. putting passengers at Taliadega at
12:45 D. M, and Admission at 220 p. m.
For further information as 10 achedules,
rates etc. call on or write to s.. Jacobs,
Commercial Agent, Birmingham; Jack w.
johnson. Resident Ticket Agent Birming-
ham, or l.. A. Camp, TrGyeiin5 Passenger
franc Manager; Theodore D. Kline, Cen
j. C. HALLE. G. P. A,
Savannah, Ga.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
WANTED IN MISSOURI.

A white man named John W. Richard
son, was before Judge Feagan. in the in
farioI criminal court, yesterday morning
on q charge of disorderly conduct. When
called for trial the man stated that he
was from Missouri where he was wanted
for grand larceny. He said ne was tired
of fleeing from justice and desired to be
held 1t developed that the mans state
men was correct SIS a postal card asking
for the arrest of such q man was received
at police headquarters. He Is await
ing an official from Springfield, Mo.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Trains Nos. 81 and So carry Pullman vesti-
bule sleepers between st. Louis and Jack,
sonville and Montgomery and Port Tampa,
Trains Nos. 80 and &c carry Pullman Vestit
bule sleepers between Cincinnati and Jack,
sonyille.
Free reclining chair cars between Mont.
gomery and Savannah on trains 81 and S.
No. SO connects at Dupont with through
sleeper for Port Tampa.
Train No. So, leaving Montgomery at 7:2f
p. M, connects az Port Tampa with PLAN
steamship line for Key West and Havana
Any information regarding routes, rate.
and schedules will be furnished upon appli
cation to
w. V. LIFSEY, D. p. A.,
Montgomery Ala.
B. w. WRENN, P. T. NJ,
H. C. McFADDEN, A. G. P. A..
Savannah. Ca
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
WoEbRRFUk SAI.VE !!

A sure cure for sores OF any kind
from any cause. Cure guaranteed OF
no pay. Write or call on manuiact.
urer, Geo. Mariner, Ist Ave. and 18th
ST., Birmingham, Ala. Hundreds OF
testimonials. nov. 1896 e-o-d
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
MARION.

Death of Mrs. acknowledgements
ans New Pipe OrOgan.
Marion, Dee. 17.--AIrs. Scarborough, af-
ter an illness of several months, died at
her home in this place last night and
was buried today. She was q daughter
of Mr.. Buchanan, of Greensboro, and
had a large circle of relatives and
friends.
Mr.. W +. Davis continues very i'll, ard
very little hope is now entertained for
his recovery.
the pipe organ for the Presbyterian
church is being placed in position this
week. This makes the fourth handsome
pipe organ in our city, costing in the ag-
greS2te over $1,000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
SPRINGNII.LE.
Marriage of Mr.. Thomas to Miss Good.
win-~The Young Ladies to Give
n Concert.

a Concert.
Springville, Dec. 17.-(Special Cores
pondence. )--Tuesday morning, December
Is, at 10 o'clock, at st. Clair Springs, Ala,
Miss Cornelia Goodwin and Mr.. Matthew
Thomas, of birmingham were quietly
married at the home of the bride, only
their immediate relatives and friends
being present Rev J. S. Porter. of
Springville, officiated. The bridal party
left on the IL o'clock train for Birming
ham, where a reception was rendered
them by the groom's parents. Miss
Goodwin is the charming daughter of
Mr. f. r Goodwin, owner of St Clair
Springs. The groom, Mr.. !, NJ. Thomas,
is a valued employee of the Tennessee
Coal and Iron company. Their many
friends wish them much happiness.
Mr.. Thomas Taylor, of Birmingham,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
SOUTHBOUND.



Train No. SO, leaving Birmingham at 6.55
a. m. carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars
between Birmingham and Atlanta, unitine
at Atlanta with and forming a part of the
Washington and Southwestern Vestibule
Limited running solid between Atlanta
and New York, thus making no change be-
tween Birmingham and New YORK
Nos. 35 and Sc carry Pullman sleeping cars
between Columbus, Miss and Gree3viIIe
Miss, west and Pullman drawing room
sleeping car between Birmingham and A.
lanta, and Atlanta and New York. east
bound, and between Birmingham and Jack
sonville. Fla.
Additional Information as to schedules
rates, sleeping car reservation. etc., cheer,
fully furnished upon application to office
of travelling passenger agent, No. Z North
Twentieth street. Birmingham, Ala tele-
phone, SAG.
j. NJ. Culp, Traffic Manager, Washington,
d. @.
Washington. d. c.
W. A. TURK, G. p. A., Washington. D. c.
nooga, Tenn.
j. P. Billups, T. P. a.. Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Miss Eva Taryer, of Augusta, Ga, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs z. A. Holly,
Fourteenth avenue, South Highlands.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

The Little Jokers met yesterday with
Mrs. H. b. Gray. Mrs. Richard Ran
dolph won the club prize and Miss Jennie
Porter the visitors prize. The club meets
next week with Mrs w. II. IAettig.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Genuine Diamond Ring, solid
gold, &2.5O at Il. LoWinsohn's,
2O1O First avenue 1911 3-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

The Little JOkef3 met yesterday Win
Mrs. II. b. Gray. Mrs. Richard Ran
dolph won the club prize and Miss Jennie
Porter the visitors prize The club meets
| next week with Mrs. w. II. Kettig
-.-.a .. a -suaI
An interesting contest is in progress in
the store Of the Alabama Gas Fixtures
and Plumbing company, across the street
from the State Herald office. A space
has been roped off, and in the space are
four little girls busily engaged in cooking
They are competing in the biscuit making
contest. Ninety-eight girls entered
Four nickel plated Bucks Junior ranges
have been offered by Mr. W. r. Hill
as prizes. Four bakers have been Sc
lected from the girls each day, and this
afternoon these twelve will contest for
the prizes.
Mrs. Shelley and Miss Elizabeth Shell
ley went over to Talladega yesterday TO
visit friends.
Mr.. w. j. Cameron was on the street
yesterday, and was warmly welcomed
by his friends after having recovered
from a long spell of fever.
Mr.. William Garrett Brown writes an
editorial each week for the Youths Com
panion. In recent editorial he dWelt
on the education Of the negro in the
south. He draws attention to the fact
80 o;,,a 40 ,,agro q university aduco-
TO- ~ sN r. U u,,as soon, fo,nd that this nm
az, ~ w. ,,ocrTo o., NE snbara in life
IN ,,eir.c is ,,o,t baina. aduoafed aloro
;,d,,stt.ioI ,ioas Pooitar Vyashinqton is
, rno +hll cnrliai snnnort Of nbiIons
ttite IL Az 80 "a oaiiaao
rnnontI,r -, far,o6 das.rae on Roni.er
Wyaeiis.,I NJ po,,e 80 20 NSari
w lo rui' ho,ido,s iii rat,,r
90 % nd do,,,,o az ot,,r M
80 en- 6a''al,tar ~ ~ Snneaaereo,,
90 tha oo,,Sea ieel, ~, 70 az eor,,1a,
tia, % H. eo,Ithe,.r Sp,,foan,.o,,, ING"
''oii VI 'i'e
-,
Soi' sumter lea WIN lectnre al Elhs
nan next w ednesqay night. SUBJECT:
w nat is IL Coz; Lea recently lost ms
mousse ana household eHects py hre HIS
eioquence ana learning Will insure MIN a
me audiehce. tlcKets can pc OBTAINED
from smith q montgomery, Napers, MOI
row q oihhiSe' anu D. a. weaver.
The opera tonight is expected to COM
| nfence at $40 If possible. birmingham
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

BOTH STEAMERS ARRIVE.
New Orleans, La, Dec. 1.-THE steam
err Creole, which left New York last Sat-
urday for this port, and which was re-
ported as racing with the El Norte, which
left there at the same time, passed the
bar at 1922 this morning. The Eel Norte
was not then in sight, but came in later.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
BUY CORONA COAL.
John K. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1920.

TO THE PUBLIC.
On December 1, l bought one car load
of j. Martins famous Kentcky rye (6
years ODD at a sacrifice. The original re-
tail price on these goods was IS per gal
lon. Commencing on December and
continuing until January 1, 1897, I will
sell this lot of goods to the trade at SO
per gallon, or Use per quart full measure
guaranteed. Mail orders win have prompt
attention. IN. WISE,
209-211 Nineteenth Street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Buy your Toys from Ca
neon I2-I7-3t.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
FCR OVER FIFTY YEARS.
An Old and Well-Tried Remedy,
MRS. wINsLow,s SOOTHING SYRUP,

has been used for over fifty years by mill
lions of mothers for their children while
teethng with perfect success. 1t soothe5
the child, softens the gums, .aliays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Sold by druggists in every part
of the world. Be sure and ask for MRS.
WLNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP and take
no other kind zoe bottle.
~
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

No. 1 carries Pullman Sleeping Car Bir-
mingham to New Orleans, and Pull
man Union Sleeping Car Birmingham
to Shreveport.
No. 3 carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir-
mingham to New Orleans.
DOUBLE DAILY SCHEDULE TO GIN
CINNATI, LOUISVILLE AND
LEXINGTON.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
NOTICE.

Contractors of furnace and rolling mill
painting, all kinds of iron or tin roof paint
ing. and repairing by US; fine mineral paint,
red or black, manufactured and furnished
by us; All work done IN a neat and work.
manlike manner. Orders strictly attended.
MORRIS THASEfER & CO.,
121-1m 319 N. goth st.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
NOTICE,

Is hereby given that bill for relief of A.
a. Coleman will be introduced in the present
general assembly of state OF Alabama, ask
ing the payment of the salary due to him
by the state as late judge of the Seventh
judicial circuit 12-10-oaw-4w
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
COAL AND LUMBER.

COAL AND . . NE GEh
Best coal and lumber in the
city at Ieidt-Nelson Coal and
Lumber company, Avenue A
and TWenty-1irststreet. Phone
4S3. 1o-6-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Pearl Opera Glasses, LIE
Ma re make, in plush case at
90. so. e. Lowinsohn, 2OlO
First avenue. Is-13-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
WANTED!

at Caheen's, Ave experience
ed salesladies. I2-I7-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Col. Sumter Lea will lecture at Ell1s'
hall next Wednesday night. Subject:
What Is It?" Col. Lea recently lost his
house and household effects by fire. His
eloquence and learning Will insure him a
fine audience. Tickets can be obtained
from Smith & Montgomery, Nabers, Nor
row & Sinnige, and S. L. Weaver.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

The Christmas festival by the ladies of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
will open next Monday at the old Bee
Hive stand, on First avenue, and con-
tinue three days. The ladies will serve
nice meals at moderate prices, etc.