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The advocate., 1896-05-27
MARKET REPORT.
Kanana CitH live 9took.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, May 26 6-Cattle-Re .
ceipts since Saturday, 5,S04 calves, 81; shipped
Saturday, 7Sj cattle. no calves. The market
was strong to 100 higher on handy cattle and
slow on heavy grades. Following are repre-
sentative sales:
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light, saOO@&So mixed, saOOaag5; heavy, sS0O
0a60
Sheep-Receipts, 1000; market lOc higher.
Chicago Grain and Provision.
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81 LOUIS, May 25.-Cattle-Rece 4,O0J;
market active, lOc higher; native steers, O. 20
GAS Texas steers. g 5O0a6O.
Hcgs-RsoalDss, 4l0o0; market 50 hiaRsrs
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
O, T, Dozier, M. D.

The head of the Southern Medical Dis pensary has become recognized as one of the leading specialists of the entire south. He has long ago extended his sphere Of influence beyond the confines of his own state, and is now a part of the medical profession of every southern state. Ills dispensary Is located in the simon block, on Nineteenth street, in this city, where he has fitted up ample and luxuriant quarters, and where he is equipped with every facility known to the profession for the successful practice of his special ties. The dispensary has a reputation that is not excelled by any similar in stitution in the country, won solely on It's merits.
 pr. Dozier is a native of Georgia. has had the advantage of the highest train ing of the best schools, and that broader culture that comes from experience. He has secured the principal part of his edu- cation in the liberal and well directed course of reading, that has led him be- yond the confines of a single idea into the broader domain of advanced thought. He has added to his liberal literary edu- cation the scientific attachments that broaden and discipline the mind. and he has had the advantage of the best medi- cal training in the best medical institu- tions of the country. He has supplement- ed this by a successful practice of over twenty years in the south and west ana wherever he has been he has commanded the respect of the people as cultured Christian gentleman, honest, reliable and trustworthy. He now stands at the head of his profession and is indorsed by the leading citizens, bankers and the press of, the south.
 Socially he is one of the most congenlal of men, is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and other organ izations, and as a poet and literateur he is recognized as tho representative Of the best Alabama ta1ei
 In chronic. nervous, blood, skin and private diseases he guarantees a cure. He treats those who cannot come to him in person by mail and his success Is truly wonderful See his advertisement in this iccIIQ
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ments, plaster nails, terra cotta, sewer pipe, chimney tops, fire brick, clay, sand, laths, etc., are carried. In fact. every thing in the line of general hardware and building material Is carried in stock. The business has flourished from it's inception. Reliability, capital, courteous and honor- able methods are the strong points of this company. Their business has grown from small beginning until today they are the recognized leaders in building material. They discount their bills and by this one thing are enabled to save nice sum and obtain the lowest prices. Their government contracts for the sup plying of eements alone is a handsome thing. In fact, every detail of their busi- ness is thoroughly looked after The owners of the company, Messrs. H. II. Mayberry and T. J. Watson, are repre- sentative citizens, who are identified with the best business and social interests of the city and are interested in its welfare and prosperity.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
May berry A Watson Company.

One of the most important and sue cessful of the great wholesale and retail enterprises of the city is the institution conducted by the above named company, which is located at 1917 Second avenue, in one of the handsomest buildings in the city. The first floor of the building is finished in hard wood, and more beau tiful hardware. paint and mantel display Is not shown in the south. The out-of- town trade can obtain valuable informa- tion by securing this company's cata- logues, showing mantels, tiing, hard ware. sash, doors. paints. etc. Especial ly should bicycle riders obtain their wheel catalogue. for their wheels will bear investigation.
 On the first floor Is their hardware paint and general sales room; on the sec ond floor. glass. brushes and doors. and OH the third, windows, blinds, gratcs, mantels, etc They also have a three story brick warehouse and sewer pipe yards, which are situated on Morris ave- nue, where an immense and complete stock of lime, Louisville ana Portland ce-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
I. Chalifoux X Go.

When this company came here the management was informed that it could not live six months and do business on an absolutely cash basis. MT. Chalifoux determined to try 1t anyway, saying he sell $1 of goods on credit.
 1t has been six years since this oc- cured. The house has been doing busi- ness every year and is now the greatest clothing emporium in point of trade and stock in northern Alabama. This result has been affected without trusting out 1 cent. It was done by the magic of lowest prices, best goods and cour- teous treatment.
 The building is magnificent structure, built of brick and terra cotta, five stories and basement, and thoroughly modern. The first floor and basement. 100x100 feet, are utilized by the company in the dis play of the largest stock of clothing and furnishings ever brought to the city. The four floors above are utilized by of fees every room being an outside one, making the most popular and convenient office structure in the city. and one occu- pied by most desirabl class of tenants.
 It meant much when his great house was established here. The company owns one of the leading establishments of Lowell Mass, and in buying for both is enabled to secure price advantages that piece them pre-eminently in the lead. Together with the cash system that gives them ~c bad accounts to make up, tho cheap buying enables them to sell cheap.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Lane & White,

Owing to the excellent business methods of this firm 1t is considered one of the most deserving and successful in Birmingham. MT. A. O. Lane Is a native of southeast Alabama, and he received the advantages of liberal academic and collegiate education In 1868 he did effi- cient service as principal of a high school for boys at Clayton, Ala, in the mean time devoting his spare time assduously to the study of law. He was admitted to the bar in November, 1869, after an ex- animation before Chancellor McCraw, by whom he was highly complimented for his learning and proficiency. He began his practice at Ozark, Ala but soon To- cated in Birmingham, where he practiced alone for a time, and In 1874 became a partner of Col John T. Terry. This re- lationship was continued to 1885, when Colonel Terry retired. and the firm of Lane X Talaferro was formed In March, 1886, the firm became Lane, Taliaferro & Tabor, being dissolved by mutual con- sent in January, 1887. All these firms en- joyed a lucrative and extensive practice. MT. Lane then practiced very successful- ly alone until 1890, when he was joined by his present partner. MT. Frank s. White is a native of West Point, Miss. He was admitted to the bar and practiced law there until 1886, when he located in Bir- mingham. His practice in Mississippi won him a state wide reputation as a successful lawyer, and the prestige he brought with him soon gave him a sub stantial clientage here.- He practiced alone here for two or three years, when he formed partnership with Mir. James Weatherly, under the firm name of White & Weatherly. This firm enjoyed large and lucrative practice, but 1t was dis solved in 1889 by mutual consent. MT. White entered into partnership with MT. Lane in 1S90 This combination has proven an especially strong one. Both are of middle age and practitioners of over twenty years experience. They do a general practice, and are pre-emlnently successful in their cases. seldom losing one, mainly because of their skill and ability and partly because of their honest and candid advice to clients never ad- vising them to litigate when there is no reasonabl chance of success. They are particularly successful in damage cases against large corporations and do a fine practice in this line, but they always dis courage frivolous cases against them. They have won a merited reputation as the lawyers of the people and command the confidence of an extensive clientage as a result.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
The Alabama National Bank.

3 The Alabama State bank was organized Tn April, 1884, with paid up capital stock Of $200,000 The first eighteen months of it's existence it paid a dividend of 16 per cent per annum on its stock. In January, 1SS7 the capital stock was increased to $500,000 and the name was changed to the Alabama National bank, becoming the largest banking institution in the state. In 1892 the institution was again strengthened by the. purchase of the Bir- mingham National bank, the capital of the merged institutions remaining the same. The Birmingham National had been organized in 1887 with capital stock of $250. 900. about 100 of the leading business men subscribing the stock. The support of these men was given to the consolidated bank and left it wider field to fill.
 Hon. Joseph F. Johnston. the present candidate for governor of Alabama, was the first president of the Alabama Ma tional bank, the only other officials that have retained an official capacity with the bank being Messrs. E. w. Fucker and A. o. Lane. who were then and are now directors. Mir. Johnston is now a director. The present officers of the in stitution are R. M. Nelson. president; A. T. Jones, vice-president; w. A. Porter, cashier, and H. L. Badham, assistant cashier. These gentlemen are represen- tative of the very best citizenship and are Of such well known personal integrity of character as to guarantee the safest and most conservative management. as well as the most profitable to the stockholders. The board of directors other than those already mentioned are John W. Tomlin- son, M T. Porter, Thomas Seddon and B. F. Roden. This gives added confidence and an assurance of wise and judicious counsel in the operations of the insttu- tion. On the Fist of January last, from the report of the condition of the bank, we gather the information that the in stitution has loans and discounts aggre- gating $696, 9SS.79, real estate and furni- ture to the amount of $125, ,755, cash in tho vault to the amount of $95, ,334. 22, and @ total of assets aggregating $1 1128 593S3. The deposits run over $500. .000, and eVery- thing in the report indicates healthy condition of the city's finances and 0 high degree of confidence in the manage ment of the bank. MT. Porter, the cash fer, began his banking experience as bookkeeper in the Alabama State bank in 1885. He is a financier of proven ca pacity, interested in many of he leading enterprises in the city. The respected and able president has in him a valuable accessory in the immediate management of the greatest banking institution in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Bailey, Mcconnell & Howard.

This leading real estate and insurance firm is composed of Messrs. James Bailey, Roscoe Mcconnell and J. w. Howard, all Of whom are well known young men of character and business capacity, whose reliability is beyond question
 The business was established in 1886 by MT. Mcconnell, continuing to 189O when the firm Of Bailey & Mcconnell was form ed, changing to the present form in 1892
 A general real estate business is trans acted. the business of non-residents care. fully attended to, and special attention is given tothe collection of rents. That they have been successful Is demonstrated by the fact that they have between 800 and 800 houses in this city on their list prac- tically all of which are rented STbay have the largest list of acreage property in the city, town lots, business and resi- dence property, mineral, timber and farm lands.
 They have their own carriages and are glad to show strangers over the city and surroundings whether they are prospec- tive buyers or not, and to those who wish to buy they make terms perfectly satisfactory. The firm has been very active in aiding in the location of new enterprises here, and are thoroughly identified with the development of the city and section.
 MT. James Bailey is a native of South Carolina was raised in Georgia, and To- cated here in 1889. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the K. A. F.. O. and the Commercial club of Birmingham, a director of the Young Mems Christian association and chairman of the board of deacons of the Central Presbyterian church.
 Mr Roscoe Mcconnell was born at Scottsville, Ala., coming to Birmingham in 1884. He has been in the real estate business since 18S6 is member of the Commercial club a property holder and is the best informed on real estate values and the best opportunities for investment of any real estate man in this vicinity. Mr. J. w. Howard Is native of Co., lurnbus; Ga, but was raised in Hunts vile, Ala. He located In this city in the early part. of 1892, and entered the firm. He has, however, been in the real estate business for the past fifteen years. and Is thoroughly familiar with every detail.
 The, thousands of inquiries that reach this city from northern people would. be well placed if directed to this reliable and well known firm, whose record Is It's best testimonial. but which gives In addition the highest bank references. They do business on q per centage of sales. so
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Cabaniss & Weakley.


 One of the leading law firms in the city in point of business and professional standing is that of Cabaniss & Weakley, located in suite II, 12 and 13 of the Stein CT building,
 Mir Edward H. Cabaniss was born at Forsyth Ga., October 1, 1857, and was graduated from Mercer university at Ma con in 1875. He was for a time engaged as an instructor in the academy at Union Springs, Ala, and later as the editor and proprietor of the Union Springs Herald for several years
 In 1878 he was admitted to the bar and in 1886 elected to the state senate from Bullock county, serving his constituency with credit through one session of the legislature. In the spring of 1887 he re- signed his legislative position and To- cated in Birmingham for the practice of his profession. The present partnership was formed at the beginning of the year 1889.
 MT. Cabaniss was married at Union Springs in 1882 to Miss Martha J. Jelks. They have an interesting family of three sons--Robert, Edward and Jelks. MT. Cabanss Is a member of the Baptist church, a trustee of Howard college, one of the directors of the Commercial club of Birmingham and one of our most rep resentative and esteemed citizens.
 MT. Samuel D. Weakley was born at Somerville, Morgan county, Ala. July 16, 1S60 but was reared and educated at Florence, in this state, graduating at the State Normal college in June, 1879. He taught school near Center Star, Lauder dale county. Ala, for the three months next Following his graduation and on Oc- tober 1, 1879, began the study of law which he pursued in the office of Hon. R. T. Simpson of Florence.
 He was admitted to the bar in May 1880, upon examination in open court by the then Chancellor H. c. Speake. In the following September he went to Mem- phis, Tenn, and was at once employed by the attorney general of Shelby county as assistant. He retained this position for four years, at the end of which time he entered upon a general practice in Mem phis.
 In 1882 he was admitted to the bar of the, supreme court of Tennessee. In Feb ruary, 1887. he came to Birmingham to pursue his profession, since which time he has continued to devote himself as- siduously to the law.
 MT. Weakley was married in 1884 in this city to Miss Ellen Anglin. They have two little girls-Eula Josephine and FL len.
 MT. Weakley was the city attorney of Birmingham during the administration of Hon. B. A. Thompson in 1889 and 1890 and served two terms as the chairman of the city democratic executive commit tee from 1888 to 1892. He is now a mem- Der of the county democratic executive committee and is one of the representa- tives of the Ninth Congressional district upon the state democratic executive com mittee.
 He was lieutenant of the Porter Guards of Memphis in 1SS1-2, participating with his company in the former year in prize drill at Dubuque la, where the company took first prize. He was captain of the Birmingham Rifles n 1889 and 1890
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

in turn moved to Columbiana, Shelby county, becoming the Shelby Guide. In 1872 he opened the first job printing office in Birmingham, and in 1874, February II, Messrs. Roberts & Duval issued the ini- tial number of the Birmingham Weekly Iron Age, the progenitor of the State Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
The Florence Hotel.

The first consideration in visiting new locality is the quality of the hotel accom- modations. Birmingham is not behind any city of equal size in the union in this particular. The Florence hotei IS e .ne leading hostelry in the city and one that the enterprising and up-to-date manage ment keeps up to the highest standard of excellence. -
 The building is a four-story brick structure on the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street, the best location iu- the city for the purpose. The building is 100 by 140 feet in dimensions and has eighty-five rooms at the disposal or guests It Is the only first-class hotel In the city conducted on the American pian exclusively and its popularity with the travelling public is attested by the regis try of daily arrivals
 The house is lighted by electricity ex- clusiyely. the rooms are clean and well kept. the furniture substantial and com fertable and the entire estaplshmeht shows every evidence of being well man aged. The bill of fare comprehends the hest in the market, prepared by compe- tent chefs and served satisfactorily. The words of commendation heard on all sides concerning the Florence are the best pos sible evidence that the hotel Is retaining it's well won prestige in catering to the trade and that it is conducted on popular principles and methods.
 
 and Jemson, both well known citizens, who are identified with our best inter- ests, public spirited and progressive, lib eral providers and genial hosts. Maj. M. J. Wheeler w1nt to Leavenworth, Ks, from Ohio in an early day and conducted A stage over the overland stage route and can furnish good history of that country from 1857 to 1860, freighting from Leavenworth to Salt Lake. During the war he was in the Confederate service, but notwithstanding this fact he was sutIer for the federal government at Huntsville, Ala, during the reconstruc- ton period. He next settled in Eutaw, Ala. keeping the Alexina eating house and hotel for the Alabama Great South ern railway for ten years The Alexina was known by all travellers ass an excel lent hostelry He also conducted hotel at Tuskaloosa, Ala. He came to Birming- ham in 1894 to engage in the management of the Florence with Mr. Jemison.
 MT. John s. Jemison Is 3 native of Tus- kaloosa. Ala, and is graduate of the academic and law department of the University of Alabama.
 These gentlemen have made cambi- nation that is irresistible in winning and holding the favor and good opinion of the trade and we take pleasure in com mending the establishment above any and all others in the city as meritorious and satisfactory.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Birmineham Medical Collere.

This institution was incorporated under the laws of Alabama on June g, 1894, and has entered on work that gives abun- dant evidence of the highest success
 There can be no question of the need of such an institution and there can be no doubt but the one under consideration proves the want long felt. The board of regents is made up of w. c. Ward, LL
 D.; James B. Head, associate justice of the Alabama supreme court; Nj. T. Por- ter, probate judge of Jefferson county; B.
 F. Moore, ex-president of the Commercial club of Birmingham; Gen. D. w. Pettus, Hon. John T. Morgan. United States sef- ator; Hon. Hilary. A. Herbert, secretary United States navy; Joseph R. Smith. Sr, M. D.; Rev z A: Parker. P P, ]; Rev. A. college; Maj. Frank Y.Anderson w. NJ. Newboid, superintendent of Louisville and Nashville railroad; J. Morgan Smith, J. ". Bush, Hon. F. P. OBrien and T.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

that every customer may feel assured he is not having the price raised on his contemplated purchase.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

M. Allen, D. D. s. This is an array of character that would lend moral dignity to any institution. The faculty reveals the names of physicians of the highest attainments, each especially adapted to the department of instruction assigned. w. H. Johnston, M. D., the dean of the faculty, was born in North Carolina in 1889. He was educated in the common schools and in Davidson college, after which he entered the University of North Carolina. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Confederate service, being promoted from private to captain and then to colonel; was. in Fort McHenry, Fort Delaware and Johnson's island as a prisoner of war. having been in prison twenty-two months when liberated. At the close of the war he went to Char lotte, N. C., and in 1865 began the study of medicine. He afterwards went to New York and entered the medical department of the University of New York, gradu- ating in 1867. For eighteen months he practiced in Bellevue hospital. then prac- ticed in the city for four years. In 1875 he came south and practiced at Selma for several years, locating in Birmingham in 1886. The reputation he has subse- quently made here has given him the dis tinction as one of the 'ablest opponents of the science. The institution is now in it's second session, Is well patronzed and is doing noble work. There is a hospital and two fnfirmaries in the city, affording the students ample clinical material and opportunity. The college building is large five-story brick and stone struc- ture, 40 by 100 feet. on Twenty-first street, between Second and Third ave nues, and is admirably equipped in every way for the convenience and comfort of faculty and students and for the effectual demonstration of the theoretical instruc- tion given The institution as whole is a credit to the city and the able manage ment that has made it so efficient.