The age-herald., 1902-05-02
TUSCALOOSA,

Tuscaloosa, May .-(Special)-Y day afternoon at 5:30 o'clock Mrs. Annie Glascock, one of Tuscaloosa's oldest resi- dents died. Mrs. Glascock had not been well for some time, having sustained in juries from fall some time ago. About a week ago she had another fall from which she never recovered, owing to her Annie McGehee, and was born in Pear son County, North Carolina, on April D. 1926, she was married on August S. 1S44 to MT. John Glascock, one of Tuscaloosa's 8 most prominent and esteemed citizens who died in 1897. They celebrated their golden wedding eight years ago. She had been consistent member of the Metho- dist church for great number of years. She Is survived by three daughters: Miss Minnie Glascock of this city, Mrs. c. E. Bealle of Birmingham and Mrs. H. G. Davis of Athens Mrs. John C. Ander- son of Demopolis and Mrs. Glenn Fos- ter of Tuscaloosa are her granddaugh- ters. She is also survived by several other grandchildren and great-grand children. The funeral occurred from the family residence this afternoon at 4 O clock, with the interment at the Green wood cemetery.
 Several buildings embracing those oc- cupied by the postoffice department are undergoing a thorough overhauling both inside and out, which add much to that portion of the city.
 The programme for the sophomore speaking at the University of Alabama tomorrow evening Is as follows: Edgar L. Clarkson, The Warrior, the Poet and the Prophet" Allen Crenshaw, "The Moor's Revenge;" E. s. McGlathery. Re gulus at Carthage" H. B. Robertson, "Edinburg After Flodden;" R. M Spivy "A Scene in the Arena" Robert Sprott Napoleon Bonaparte;" R. c. Spier, How Ruby Played"
 Carpenters are at work tearing away the old building on Fifth street near the Washington Hotel A new building will be erected by Messrs. Simpson & Coch- rane, which will be used by the Tusca- loosa steam laundry.
 Quite a number of teachers are in the city today en route to the Teachers h. stitute, which meets in Manly Academy at Posters today and tomorrow State Superintendent of Education Abercrombie will attend and will address the body.
 The million dollar barge line between Tuscaloosa and New Orleans, which has been talked of for quite a while is m longer supposition but a reality. MT. George A. Searcy, president of the Mer- chants National Bank, received a check yesterday afternoon for $5O,OOO for the Tidewater coal mines, which was op tioned some while ago by the barge line promoters. The company has already purchased other lands and 1t is proba ble that other large deals will be made at an early date. They control the Lake Borne canal that connects the lake with the Mississippi river. This mammoth line will be operated by wealthy men-of New York and New Haven. MT. w. o. Kelly who is connected with the enterprise left New York yesterday and will arrive here tomorrow.
 Prof. T. W. Palmer returned yesterday from Athens, Ga, where he went to rep resent the University of Alabama in the educational convention of the South. He expresses himself as very much pleased with their methods and thinks that they are doing a great work. Special efforts are made to reach the rural schools and to encourage every one in education. Every effort will be put forth to have the convention meet in Alabama next Spring.