The age-herald., 1901-11-08
FIrst settler of sIrmInoham.

First Settler of Birmingham.
 The nobly generous action of Mrs Marre in undertaking to give to St Paul's Catholic Church, Birmingham, through it's distinguished pastor, the Rev Father oReilly. a splendid marble altar. which will be fitting adornment to what is called the most superb of Southern churches" serves to recall to old residents the earliest history of Bir- mingham.
 The first sale of lots in the new town of Birmingham was made by the world famous EIyton Land company on June l. 1871. '"The buoyant spirits who came to pledge their faith by putting down their cash for titles to these lots were the pledges of tho new life to Alabama" says that historical and biographical book. Jefferson County and Birming- ham," issued In 1887. "The railroads had not then become available for travel" says this Invaluable publication, but the initial day of the destiny of Birfning- ham opened clear and bright The sale of lots was satisfactory. The first lot was bought by Major A. Marre. He may then be properly termed the First Set tier. His ample fortune has matured from the faith that was in him. The major paid the company one hundred and fifty dollars for lot, now in the heart of the city, on the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street"
 That historic corner is now occupied by Louis Saks great clothing. establish ment, one of the largest and most com plete clothing stores for men and women and children in the United States. It is said that Louis saks, the great mer- chant pays to the Marre estate close upon $500 a month ground rent for the lot Major Marre purchased thirty years ago for hundred and fifty dollars, and Mir Saks Is known to be one of the wis est and most successful merchants in all the Southl
 Major Mare died year or two ago a devout Catholic. and his death was greatly deplored. He left large fortune in Birmingham real estate and in secur- ities. It had been his pious purpose to give to Father O'Reilly for St. Paul's
 
 faith. His faithful widow does that now. She presents a splendid high altar to the church. and has given $500. for splen- did monumental lamps to be placed in the central approach to St. vincents Hospital, this city. d tN VI About Persons. Former Congressman Richard H. Clarke of Mobile Is at the Hillman. MT. Clarke delivered a public speech in SUD- port of the new constitution in Bessemer last night
 ourbey of Danvilie. Va, are at the Hill man.
 William B. Reynolds and Mrs. Rey- holds of Montevallo are at the Hillman. Rev. Father Filan of Mobile is in Bir- mingham, the guest of Rev. Father O'Reilly, St. Paul's church. Father Fiian dwelt in Birmingham many years ago, and his friends here are numerous. He is on his way home from a health re- sort. and is now most excellent we'll.
 
 Henry Fitts of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris.
 O. Curtis of London. England, Is at the Morris.
 John A. Duhl of Memphis Is at the Morris.
 Frank Hart, Walter R. wearn and W. Cooper of New York are at the Morris. Thomes E. Parnell of Pittsburg is at the Morris.
 c. T. McKinnie, R. F. Moore and I,e- Grand Jones of St. Louis are at the Hill. man.
 w. K. Kingston of Atlanta is at the Hillman.
 Leo Hamburger of Chicago is at the EIillman
 George H. sethers of Kansas City Is at the Hillman.
 T. B. Hempstone of New York is at the Hillman.
 M. Porter. Charles A. Bum. M. q Dreshfeld and F. Brittin of New York are at the Hillman.
 Oscar Loeb of Philadelphia and l. M Steiner and Louis Schneider of Baltimore are at the Hillman.
 
 M B. Neece of Huntsville is at the Florence.
 J. F. Baker, c. s. Wilson and E. q Campbell of Nashville are at. the Flor. ence.
 John Cooke of Greensboro is at the Florence
 Macey Corbett of Indianapolis is at the Florence. It is understood that a nick pocket robbed MT. Corbett of s11O in Bir- mingham on Tuesday last.
 B. B. Gordon of Tuscaloosa is at the Florence.
 L. Ach of St. Louis Is at the Metro pohtan.
 Various distinguished arrivais'' are at the hotels. but their names cannot be de- ciphered. In some instances their towns are indecipherable ..I< rn .Arf. u