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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Peter Kern died at his home near
Kiddville, Sunday, aged So years, 8
months and 13 days. He was born in
Madison county, N. Y, and came to
this place in 1867. His wife and sons,
Jerome and Riley Kern survive him.
Rev. B. V. Child officiated at the fun
eral services held at the house, Tues
day
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Money has great purchasing power
nowadays. J. L. Weber is selling
suits and overcoats so cheap that it
don't seem possible that they could be
made for the money he gets for them.
All his goods are guaranteed as repre-
sented
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Because Americans are hustlers, is
reason of so many Nervous wrecks.
To sustain manhood and nerve force in
full vigor, can rely on DR.. Wheeler's
Nerve Vitalizer. Large 100 bottles
at w. l. Benedict's, Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Mrs. NJ. II. Moore is home and pre-
pared to do dress-making at low figures
this month. Ladies invited TO call
and inspect work. | use the Franco
Prussia mode of drafting; ten years ex-
perience in Chicago and Milwaukee.
Residence first house east of Catholic
church.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Helen A. Neuman has beautiful
stock of winter millinery and she sells
sailors for 80 cents, tan caps from 20 to
rs cents. Baby bonnets cheaper than
you can buy elsewhere. Order work
a specially.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

To EXCHANGE: Two houses and lots
in the city of Grand Rapids for farm
property near Bedding.
LEWIS b. HALL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

So much coughing in church annoys
the sleepers. Use Brant's Balsam.
Only % cents to church goers. w. /.
Benedict & Co., druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

LOST, in this city, pocketbook con-
tanning SIS and small flat key; finder
please leave at Banner Office.
II. ID. FOREMAN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Bargains Bargains in bicycles!! |
have some wheels that have been
slightly used, that | am selling cheap.
w. III. RICABY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Mr.. Cassins c. Comstock, of Shiloh,
under date Of August 20, writes to
Bedford, the Optician, as follows;
"My glasses are all that | could wish
them to be. | am now free from pain
in the head and eyes. The vision in
my left eye is gradually improving. |
can truly recommend you to my many
friends as a competent Optician.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
TO EXCHANGE.

A ware housein Bedding, Mich, so by
SO feet, two stories, steel roof, and in
good shape, for first class farm. In
Quire of u. w. GOODING.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

A hacking cough is not only annoy
ing to others. but is dangerous to the
person who has it. One Minute Cough
Cure will quickly put an end to it.
w. |. Benedict & Co.. Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

1t is better TO buy an overcoat and
your underwear early than it is to
court sickness. j. Il. Weber is show
ing fine assortment of these goods at
very low prices.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

LOST, pug dog, with yellow ribbon
around his neck, and answers to the
name of Fido. Finder return to lila
Pearl st. and claim reward.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
FOR SALE.

Twenty acres of land 3 miles south
of Bedding and one half mile south OF
Brink school-house, known as the Mil
Ter estate.
ERNEST BENTON,
Administrator.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Ricaby can sell you good wheel for
very little money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

If you want a big bargain in a bicy
Gle, see Ricaby before it is to late.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

You never saw such good whee
for the price that Ricaby has.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

A trust is concern that does not
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

The WoodwardWarrren company scored another signal success last night in their romantic comedy drama in five acts, entitled "The Great Diamond Rob- bery" The opera house was packed to it's utmost capacity and standing room WAS a premium when the play began:
 One would. infer from the title of the drama that it was of the dime novel or der, full of blood and thunder, hair breadth escapes etc, but not so. The plot is smooth, easily followed well worded and, best of all, was in the hands of a capable cast
 There have been romantic dramas at O'Brien's before, put on by companies who taxed the public a dollar for the privilege of select seats, but few of them have surpe ssed the performance wit messed last night.
 Mir. Woodward and Miss Warren were in the leading roles and were ably assist ed by such artists as Messrs. Holmes, Arnold and Davis and Misses Beebe and Espey. The others in the cast were also up to the standard and shared the lib- eral applause accorded the play through out the evenings performance.
 Little Bess, a general favorite, was on hand and sang and danced her way into the hearts of the audience in graceful and easy manner. She is an artist with a bright future.
 Tonight "Our Strategists" will be the attraction and tomorrow at matinee last nights production will be repeated.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
PERSONAL,

J. M. Lester of Attalla is in the city.
 J. H. Kennedy of Jasper is in the city.
 J. w. Hawkins of Montgomery is in the city.
 James c. Harris of Sheffield is regis tered at the Morris.
 - John S. Paden of Gadsden arrived in the city yesterday.
 w. T. Dean of Anniston was noted among yesterdays arrivals.
 Rev. Dr. George B. Eager of Montgom- cry is registered at the Morris.
 H. c. Reynolds of Montevallo was noted among yesterdays arrivals.
 Mir. Ed Caldwell, ex-sherif of Calhoun county, was visitor to the city yester- day.
 Miss Temple Ray of Moulton and Miss Ida Morris of Tupelo are stopping at the Opera House hotel.
 J. c. Link and his sister, Mrs. A. L. Buckley of Cincinnati, are visiting their brother, H. Link, in this city.
 Deputy Sheriff Andrew Burgin was re- ceiving congratulations yesterday over the arrival of daughter at his home.
 Mrs. c. F.. Berry is visiting her parents in Evansville, Ind, and will spend some time in Cincinnati before returning home.
 Rev. Fathers Michael Henry and James Coyle, who have been visiting Father Murray for the past week, left yesterday
 
 MT Herman Saks is the recipient of a New Years" present in the shape of bouncing baby boy. He is receiving the congratulations of his friends gracefully
 F. B. Yielding of Hood, Yielding & Co., left yesterday for New York to buy the fall stock of goods for his firm. He will make run up the Hudson to Pough- keepsie on business trip before return ing.
 Hon. William J. Bullock and H. c. Frederick of Russellviile, c. T. Haley of Haleysville and S. J. Little of Redwood were stopping at the Opera House hotel last night. They are en route to the con- gressional convention of the Seventh dis trict, to be held in Gadsden today.
 Col. J. W. Grayson of Gurley was in the city last night. Colonel Grayson re- ports the organization of a Bryan and Sewall club at Gurley and an enthusiasts tic democratic revival Party workers are active in the field, and Gurley, as usual will come up with a handsome majority for the democracy in November
 Gentlemen, fear that I will carry oyer 1000 pairs of tans, but if cutting the price at and less than first cost will move them then we will not have one pair left. I mean just that. Please remember that our stock of Banister shoes are com plete. We carry about $4000 in those shoes all the time. Free shine to those who wear our shoes. T. c. King, 2O26 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
THIS VERDICT IS UNIQUE Mot Guilty by Reason of h.
 sanity" SAID THE KENNEDY JURY The Effect Will Be to Send the Defendant to
 the Insane Asylum, WHERE HIS STAY WILL BE SHORT He Will Be Taken to Tuska!oosa Today, Accompanied by Some of His At torneys, and May Be Released
 Before Nightfall.
WHERE HIS STAY WILL BE SHORT

Montgomery, Sept. S.-(Special )-The Kennedy murder case went to the jury at o'clock tonight.
 General Pettus consumed most of the morning hours in an exceedingly able and exhaustive discussion of the case for the defense Solicitor Lomax closed for the state in one of the most eloquent and able prosecutions ever heard in the court house here. Judge Winter charged. the jury at considera ble length as to their duty and as to the law in the case
 At 10:30 tonight the jury brought in this unique and apparently contradictory verdict: we, the jury, find the de- fendant guilty as charged, but insane at the time he committed the crime" The effect is to absolve Kennedy of the charge of murdering Percy Wood but to com init him to the state insane asylum for insanity until he shall have been ad- judged sane by competent board of examiners.
 AS there is not perhaps a sounder minded man in the state today than MT. Kennedy, his discharge from the asylum will follow his incarceration there in about an hour. The explanation given for the peculiar wording of the verdict is that the defense made two answers to the indictment of murder, Not guilty and Not guilty by reason of insanity The first answer the jury insisted was not sustained by the evidence; the sec ond, in their opinion, was.
 MT. Kennedy will be taken to Tuska- loosa to the asylum tomorrow. Some of his attorneys will accompany him and will probably procure his final release before tomorrow night
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Races at the Fair Grounds.

A large crowd went out to the fair grounds yesterday afternoon to witness ie races. Rancie D. won the first race ia a hard drive. Coxey captured the second event and Buckskin the third Peanuts had a walk for the purse in the fourth event, he not having an opponent. Results:
 First race, selling, seven-eighths mile dash free for all-Rancie D. won, Mag ic City second, Trilby third.
 Second race. half-mile dash, handicap, purse $100--CoXey won, Devil second, Trilby third.
 Third race, three-quarters of mile, purse $125--Buckskin won, Railroad Dave second, Unknown third.
 Fourth race, three quarters of a mile dash purse $125-Peanuts galloped around the course without contestant.
 The meet was a success, and 1t is thought will be repeated.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

Weber, the clarlonet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra will delight the public at East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in conjunc- tion with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
A Fine Dinner,

The ladies of the Twenty-flrst Avenue N ihodist Episcopal church gave a fine din er in the shape of an od-fashioned b. tecue at North Birmingham park Monday. The meats were cooked under the personal supervision of Messrs. R. A. Lewis. J. P. Phillips, G. W. Linthicum and G. G. Phillips, and were Drowned to nueen's taste. The pork, veal and nut m was juicy and tender, and greatly eainyed. The other and lighter refresh Nj sdames J. P. Phillips, R. A. Lewis, C. B. Tarrant. G. w. Reed, Thomas Sto- belt and s. Blake. The dinner netted ouita q neat sum for the church.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
BASEBALL.

New York. 1 2 0 0 c s-S 15 2 Pittsburg ......0 1 2 0 0 2 0-6 10 l
 Batteries Sullivan and Wilson; Hast ings and Merritt.
 At Philadelphia RHE Philadelphia ....1 0 2 0 10 0 0 0-3 9 5 Chicago ..........3 22O 0 0 0 0 0-7 8 1
 Batteres-Carsey, Boyle and Grady; Griffith and Donohue.
 At Baltimore RIFE Baltimore ....1o0S % "-1O 20 0 Louisville .......0 4 0 4 0 o 0 0 1-9 14 1
 Batteries-McMahon and Robinson; 1; Frazer and Dexter
 Second game R H E Baltimore. ....... 100 OO011.--3 0 Louisville ....0 0 0 1 0 0 0-1 6 3 Batteries--Corbett and Robinson; Hill and Miller.
 At Washington R H b Washington 10 0 20 O0141 *--S 13 St. Louis..... 70 0 o 0 0 2 0-3 Batteries-King and Farrell; Kissenger and Murphy.
 Second game K H E Washington .....0 100 0 01 *-5 9 St. Louis.... 70 0 l o 0 0 0-1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

and Jim Taylor to Chattanooga; $4
 The rewards were ordered paid to the respective officers.
 The board then went into executive session.
 The sentence in Officer Armstrong's case was two days work without pay.
 The sentence in the case of Officer Ba- ker was two days work without pay.
 The sentence in the case of Warden Donovan was two days work without pay.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

pioneer preacher of this sertion during the first settling of the coun -J
 MT. Waldrop was for number of years circuit court clerk of Jefferson county, and has long been pointed to as model Christian gentleman. No man has done more to encourage education and uphold the morals of the county than he, and his imprint on the county's history will prove legacy to his people and his posa- terity.
 MT. Waldrop is the father of Prof. R. J. Waldrop of Howard college, at whose home he has been staying some time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
1t Was Genuine.

The State Herald set about yesterday ro see if Bart Thrasher did have the nerve to correspond With the press with tn many charges hanging over him and necessarily. The letter is genuine and wss written by Bart himself. Sufficient ev' fence was obtained to remove every vs ige of doubt as to the author
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Protracted Meeting at Fountain Heights.

A protracted meeting began Sunday at the Third Baptist church, Fountain Heights, which will continue for a week or more. The interest is already great, and a spiritual harvest is expected. Rev. M M Wood of Pratt City is assisting the pastor Rev. James Hogan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
A Small Blaze.

About 5:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon a telephone alarm called the Northside fire department to Sixth avenue and Six teenth street. A blaze was discovered in the roof of the residence of Rev. Pet tiford, on Sixteenth street, next door to the colored church. The roof of the kitchen was burned off and the house otherwise slightly dama ged.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

As stated in yesterdays State Herald MT. J. G. Morgan, school teacher about 65 years old, fell beneath a Gate City dummy at the "Y' in Gate City Monday night and was so horribly crushed as to die in short time. It seems that MT. Morgan was on the rear platform of the train and must have been jolted off when the train started to back up.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
United Charities.

There will be a meeting of the United Charities this afternoon at o'clock in the Thompson building, corner Twenty second street and Third avenue. As some of the church aid societies have ex- pressed a wish to meet with us cordial ly invite all to attend this meeting.
 MRS. k. l.. BROOKS. President.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
REV. A. ]. WALDR0P.
Brief Sketch of the Life and Services of .
 Man of God.

For several days the life of Rev. An- drew Jackson Waldrop of East Lake has been hanging on brittle thread, each hour expected by his relatives and friends would be the last.
 Mr. Waldrop was born in Kentucky February ', 1915, but has been a resident of Jefferson county for seventy five years.
 He was the first moderator of the Bir- mingham Baptist association, formerly known as the Canaan association, and succeeded the great Hosea Helcomb, the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Those Prizes.

Some of the prizes for the bicycle races at the fair grounds on the 24th are now in the window of the Loosley Cycle com pany. The races promise to be very suc- cesSful and will attract large crowd.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Gone After Mediock.

Officer Patton of the police force left yesterday al noon for Nashville, where he goes to bring back John Medlocl1, the negro who murdered another negro in this city in July last. The officer is armed with all necessary papers. He is expected to return Thursday
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Boatner Retires.

New Orleans, Sept 8.--The democratic convention of the Fourth Louisiana district at Monroe today by exclamation nominated Judge Samuel F. Baird to succeed Hon. c. J. Boatner. Colonel Boatner was not a candidate and himself placed Judge Baird in nomina- tiop
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
A Dollar and an Earnest Wish.

A contributor to the State Herald's campaign fund received last night said:
 'I enclose $l to the national campaign fund. I wish to God I could send as much to our campaign as Vanderbilt did to HaDna'S fund"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
EARLE la,ooo AHEAD.

Indications are the Second Senatorial Pri-
 mary Will Result in His Selection.
 Columbia, s. C., Sept. 8.-At midnight, out of 55,O00 votes reported. Earle is 12.0OO ahead. Indications are that Earle will be elected by 5000 to 10000 majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Dummies Called Into Service.

The dummies were put on the East Lake run yesterday, caused by the ne- cessity of making some repairs at the power house.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Tobacco Manufactures Assign.

Winston, N. C.. Sept. S.-L. w. Ashley & Sons, a large plug tobacco manufac- turing firm of Mount Airy, have assign ed naming ]. M. Patterson trustee. The mercantile firm in which they are inter- ested at the same place also failed. As sets and liabilities are not given out
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

No. carries Pullman sleeping cars Bir- mingham to New Orleans.
 No. 2 carries Pullman union sleeping cars Birmingham to Cincinnati.
 No. 5 carries Pullman sleeping car Bir- mngham to New Orleans.
 No. 6 carries Pullman union sleeping car Birmingham to Louisville, connecting at Chattanooga with Southern Railway solid nection made at Norfolk with boats for Washington Baltimore, New York and Bos- ton. Pullman sleeping car Salisbury to New York via Washington.
 Any additional information will be cheer fully furnished upon application at passen- ger office No. North Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala. Telephone s4S
 J. NJ. GULF, Traffic Manager, Washington, D. c.
 w. II. GREEN, General Supt, Washington, D: C.
 w. A. TURK,
 G. P. A., Washington, D. c. c. A. BENSCOTER, A. G. P. A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
 R. l.. NEWTON,
 T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Treasury Gold Reserve-Pacific Coast With.
 drawals.

Washington, Sept S.@The treasury re- serve of gold at the close of business to- day stood al $103, ,257, ,949. The days with drawals at New York were $32, 900. The withdrawals of gold at San Francisco continue heavy. Since September the treasury has lost $2.75OO0O in gold in re- deeming notes presented, and since July l, from the same cause, the loss has been S31. .250. 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
BUSINESS EMBARRAsSMENTS.
Box Manufacturers Fail.

Philadelphia, Sept. S.-The Lockwood Manufacturing company, manufacturers of patent folding boxes, envelopes and tags, made an assignment.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Will Meet Tonight,

Johnston artillery, Battery D, will hold an important meeting at the Jefferson Volunteers armory tonight. All mem bers are expected to be on hand at 8 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

For further information as to schedules, rates, etc, call on or write to S. Jacobs, Commercial Agent, Birmingham; Jack ". ham, or l.. A. Camp, Travelling Passenger Agent, Columbus, Ga.: w. F. Shellman, erai Superintendent.
 Savannah. Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Abyssinians Resuming Warlike Operations

Rome, Sept. S.-General Baldizera, commanding the Italian forces in Africa, has been ordered to return to Massowah at once in consequence of the activity of King Menelek, who, with large army of Abyssinians, is resuming warlike op- eratiOns.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights. 7-1I-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Walked for a Cake.

The colored element had another cake walk at West End park last night, which was largely attended.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
e.. L, Couer Nom:nated by the Bolters.

Union Springs, Sept. S.-(Special)-The "sound money democrats of the Third district met here today and nominated G. l.. Conner of Eufaula for congress.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by MOntano's string band.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

PUI1LMAN CAR SERVICE. Train No. 3S, leaving Birmingham at 5.55 a. m., carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Csrs between Birmingham and Atlanta, uniting al 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 36 carry Pullman sleeping cars between Birmingham and Greenville. Miss.
 Additional information as to schedules. rates, sleeping car reservation. etc.. cheer- fully furnished upon application to office of travelling passenger agent No. North Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala; tele- phone Si6 J. M. GULF, Traffic Manager. Washington, D. e.
 W. II. GREEN General Supt., Washington, D. c.
 W. A. TURK,
 c. P. A.. Washington D. c.
 C. A. BENSCOTER, A. G. r. A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
 l.. A. SHfPMAN
 T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
KEEP COOL. Go to East Lake on electric cars. They run every twelve minutes night and day. Fare Sc each way at all hours. 7-2e-tf
KEEP COOI
How It Happened.

Chimney tops-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
Alabama Great Southern
 Railroad Company.

Shortest and quickest line to Cincinnati, Louisville and the North; also to ShreVe- port, New Orleans and all points south west.
 Schedule in effect June IA, 1896. TO CINCINNATI and IOIrISVIII.E
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and fall. BEN M JACOBS,
 Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
THINGS DRAMATIC.

Floor tiling-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09

ALABAMA MINERAL RAILROAD COM-
 PANY.
 Effective June 10, 1894. Ar,ri, I T A ~ I1l
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-09
PLANT sYsTEM.

Time Table Effective January 5, 1896.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
BOSTON SAW A MIRAGE.

Clouds overcast tic sky the greater
part of August 18 In Boston. The SUMS
face WAS rarely visible. There were sew
eral showers in the late afternoon, but
we had no rainfall between and 2 D. M,
Notwithstanding which rainbow with
all its beautiful colors, was on the south
eastern horizon; the rays of the setting
sun piercing through the ascending va
pors had formed it.
Turning to the west at $780, long, mar
row, dark island seemed to be floating in
a blue green smooth lake, surrounded by q
rocky shore, a stretch of fiery molten
lava winding it's way through the rocks.
But there were no islands, lakes and
rocks. 1t was the western sky, the SUMS
fiery rays giving higher colors to the blue
sky, denser dark to the dark clouds,
and showing his fire in intense colors
through the lighter vapors
But great surprise rewarded the
watchers of this glorious sunset. There
to the left, south of the setting sun, about
four degrees from the sensible horizon,
clouds were heaped on top of each other,
and while the last rays of the sun were
beating on the city Of Boston, still damp
from the afternoon rain, it's picture was
being photographed on the clouds. The
blocks of houses were plainly visible; the
Charles river and Boston harbor marked
the outlines OF the city plainly on the
clouds. For three minutes the outlines
became more distinct, then when the
SUMS fiery face was half below the hori-
zon, they faded away and disappeared. -
Boston Transcript.