Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-29
GREENYILLE.
Hon, John Gamble Dead--An Accident
Personal and Otherwise.

Hon, John Gamble Dead--An Accident
Personal and Otherwise.
Greenvlle. Ala. Dec. 27,-tSpecial Cor
respondence)-Hon. John Gamble died at
his home on College street. about 4
o'clock this morning, and will be buried
Il Magnolia cemetery tomorrow. The
deceased was a leading attorney, and the
oldes; member of the Greenvllle bar. and
well and favorably known throughout
the state. His health has been failing
TOR some time. and the end was not alto
eether unexpected by many of his friends.
Mr.. Jesse Boyett, living a few miles
southeast of the city had an arm dislo-
aied at the elbow. while en- route home
last Thursday night, by the overturning
# his buggy The wounded arm was
Given proper attention by DR.. r. T.,
smith, of this city, and the patient was
Going well when last heard from.
About o'clock Christmas night, fire
was discovered in the upper part of the
large two-story frame building situated
IN the corner of Cedar and Coneck streets,
Known as the Williamson shop, and but
tor the timely discovery might have re-
suited in a serious conflagration. The
ire laddles responded to the alarm
PROMPTLY however, and the flames We're
-Xtinguished before much damage was
cone.
Prior to the distribution OF presents at
the Baptist Christmas tree, Friday night
= collection was taken up for the benefit
he Orphans Home at Evergreen, and
Il neat sum raised. The tree and decor
ltons were beautiful. the attendance
large, and the evening was heartily en-
ioyed by all present, Notwithstanding the
temporary excitement caused by the fire
alarm.
Mrs. Scott and daughter, Miss Mary. of
Virginia are visiting Mr.. George II. Scott,
son and brother. on Caldwell street
Mr.. Ferdie Newman, of New York. left
his evening to resume his duties on the
cad. having spent some days with his
parents. on Herbert street.
Hon. ]. f. Stallings spent Few days at
home last week.
Miss Lottie Long, who has been. at
lending school in Tennessee, is at, home
Tor the holiday season.
Cadets Walter Flowers and Louis Stein
hart. of the State university, are at home
Tor a few days. FR sc.
Messrs. Jake Ehlbert and wife. Of An
,iston; Leon Ehlbert and wife. Of Selma,
and Mr.. Charles Gilbert, of Louisville,
Ky. are among the holiday visitors.
MIR Coleman, of Mobile, spent Christ
mas day in the city with his brother-in-
law, Rev. w. u. Hubbard.
The entertainment given by Miss Cor
lie Benson to the pupils under her charge
ut tbs public school last Friday evening
vas delightful and instructive occa-
lion. and Miss Benson and her pupils
are to be. congratulated.
Mr. S. Long, of Selma, was among his
friends here today.
Henry Herbert, an inoffensive negro
man. Familiarity known throughout this
lection as Zig Hen by reason of his
Unusual height. and who spent most of
his time hunting and fishing. was found
lead yesterday morning In q small house
near the depot, originally built for an ice
house but now used az a storage room.
IL seems from the best information OBJ
einabe. that on Christmas morning he
frank an enormous quantity of gin, his
aVorite drink. and, being very drunk,
some of his friends, with the view of PROF.
Getting him from the officers and cold,
i,ut him IN the building mentioned. and,
after making him as comfortable as pos
ible closed the door and left him. When
ound he was dead lying just as placed
he day before, with no evidences of
strugele or movement at all. He was an
honest and peaceable negro, who had
many friends among the whites.
The Inter Sc club will be at home with
Mrs. w j. Beeland. on Church street,
next Wednesday afternoon. This will be
tnne of the events of the season and
most delightful afternoon is anticipated
by the hidden. The club is composed of
ladies only.
Mr.. Joha Wood, of Pensacola. Is visit
ing friends and relatives in the city.