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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
DR. THOMPSON SHOT
 BY J. HARDWICK
SAYS HE KILLED HIM BECAUSE THOMPSON HAD SWORN TO KILL HIM AND CARRIED A SHOT. GUN.

Decatur, June N.-(Special)- )-Dr. J. B. Thomson was shot dead this morning by Jasper Hardwick at Cedar Plains. ten miles from Decatuc. HardwicK came to town this evening and surrendered to the sheriff, giving as his reason for doing the killing that Dr. Thomson had sworn to kill him (Hardwick), and had been carry ing Q shotgun. The sheriff allowed Hard wick to so on his own recognizance.
 here is no cause known leading up to the killing. Dr. Thomson was a brother of John A Thomson, the county coro- ner and a Decatur business man. Hard wick Is a brother of County Tax Collector c, C. IaIdwick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
TALLADEGA
Changing of a $5 Bill Caused Shooting
 at a Crap Game.

Talladega, June M.-(Special.)-A negro crap game and the usual denoument at Nottingham. ten miles from here, today, resulted in the shooting of John Russell by Mark Curry, who Is the brother or Ebert Curry. c negro hung here for mur- der some time ago. John Russell went to a colored picnic yesterday at Talladega Springs, returRing in the late afternoon He swung off the train after it passed Talladegn, was arrested and fined for this act this morning. He again att end ed another negro picnic at Nottingham today and engaged In a crap game with Mark Curry. There WAS a five-dollar bill in the game snd the bill belonged to Russell Curry became cnraged because Russell had the bill changed, and with but little warning crew pistol and be- gan shooting. The first shot broke Rus sells left arm a few inches above the left elbow, the second shot entered the left hip and lodged in his body. Russell will die.
 Mrs. Gi eene and children, wifo and children Of Judge Samuel E. Greene of Bii min sham. arrived in the city today and are now domfciled at their summer home at Eureka Heights. Mrs. Greene is a daughter of Hon. G. K. Miller. judge of the City Court of Tallaiega-
 The Talladega Rifles have elected the Misscs Annabcl Vandiver and Maud Chambers sponsors for the company at the battalion drill between the compct- ing infantry companies of the Third Reg imcnt July Tn this city. Fireworks have been ordered. Inc day will be periodically observed, and a large crowd will come to witness the sham battle and target competiticn. The Talladega company is putting in some fine work in the way of practice.
 John Gearing, the city street superin- tendent Is In q very critical condition with fever. He vii, hardly live another day.
 The light and water commission is pre- raring to make some expensive improve lnents in the gas works of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

way, the committee would be pleased to have 1t brought to their attention.
 In the name of the Industrial Associa- ton and It's relief committee and the committee of ministers who form the Association Committee of distribution and in the name of the people of our town and in the name of those in need. to whom the contributors have brought aid and comfort. and for myself, as chairman of the committee, l wish to thank one and all for the spirit and free-hearted manner they have come to our rescue
 Contributions that may vet be receiv- ed will be acknowledged and replies will be made to correspondence with the com mittee at an opportune time.
 Respectfully, Dr. A. J. COLBY, Chairman Industrial Association Fire Relief Com mittee, Alexander City, Ala, June 20. 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
ASTRONOMERS SWORD.
Mrs. Abercrombie Also Sends Photoa graph of Her Husband to Capital.

Montgomery. June 21.-(Special.) )-Tha widow of the late Colonel R. H. Aber- crombie of Gadsden has presented to the department of archives and history the sword worn by her husband as colonel of the 45th Alabama.
 She has also given handsome photo graph of Colonel Abercrombie as he ap- peared in the Confederate uniform He was lawyer and planter of Tuskegee and removed to Gadsden only a few years before his death. some ten years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

s2,3O27 T Amodnt of fund sent to individuals with special request as to distribution and in Alexander City Bank 5000.
 Mir. Joseph c. Manning reports that shipments for the relief of the fire suf ferers have been received as follows:
 Car of groceries from Dadevilee, Ala. valued st $4. GO. Four boxes of dry goods and five boxes of crackers forwarded by citizens of Bir mngham.
 Ten barrels os flour from W. c. Agee & O., Birmingham. Car of provisions shipped here by May or Nolan. was rendered by him to the committee of ministers. acting for the Association Relief Committee, which off, fer was declined and the car was pur- chased by said committee of ministers and distributed among the fire sufferers. l wish here to say that the cash do. nations will be appropriated as our best citizens advise, after the matter has been carefully gone over in all of its phases. and the public may rest assured that their help will be we'll placed and is feel ingly appreciated. I feel 1t my duty to our town and to the public to make the statement I have given at this time and if acknowledgement is not herein given to persons who have contributed, in any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
The only exclusive soda water and ice cream parlor in town is Venable's.
EXTRA NOTICE

Ail bills due and unpaid the finn of Gaudin & Loy are due and payable at the office of Gaudin E. Go. All unpaid bills of tho firm of Gaudin & Loy will be paid by Gaudin & Go.
 JAMES T. GAUDlN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
PE-RU-NA FORTlFlES THE SYSTEM AGAINST CATCH.
 ING GOLD.

careful about being out evenings and not to get chilled when dressed thin for parties, but since have used Peruna my general health is im- proved, and my system is in such good condition that even though am ex. posed to indictment weather 1t no longer affects me.
 q have splendid appetite and enjoy life, being in perfect health."-Mrs. B. E. Henderson.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Perunss write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving . full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address pr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
TO CINCINNATI.

Queen & Crescent Route GA. G. S.) solid trains, vesti- buled, with elegant service. All meals a la carte. Finest track and equipment in the South. A. B. Freeman, T. F. A., Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

State N ormal and Industrial College of Texas, writes: |" l am pleased to state that Peruna has proven of great value to me. I often found that my duties proved
 too much for my
 strength and il
 it wore not fol
 Peruna I could not ncnffnnn kn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle CT common glass with your water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicate an un- healthy condition of the kidneys; if 1t stains the linen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pasS 1t, or pain in the back is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kiln1er's Swamp Root the great kidney and bladder rem edy, fllf1ls every wish in curing rheuma- tism. pain in the back. kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inabili to hold water and scaldirg pain in passing It. or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day. and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressinr cases If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one-dcllar sizes.
 You may have a sample bottle of Swamp-Root and book that tells more about 1t, both sent absolutely free by mall. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing- hampton. N. Y. When writing mention that you read this generous ofrer in the Birmingham Sunday Age-Herad. Don't make any mistake. but remember the name, Swamp-Root, and the address Binghamton N. r., on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

steinecke popular society Stoughn experience pleasing iess leaving heated ballroom thoroughly chilled and caught cold which settled lungs protector, took remedies colds without Wh other oubesI had me- and bought bo and improve and Kept taking snd cured Of all troubles most pleased to testify to It's merits Airs. Chas Steinecke.
 
 TarP Praira Oho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
REPORT OF RELIEF WORK
 AT ALEXANDER CITY

as it's chairman, a full sense of the obli- gations resting upon me- but 1t Is no hon. or to shirk duty and we will not
 As chairman of the relief committee l organized for the work before the com mittee by naming MT. Benjamin Russell, president of the Industrial Association, president of the Citizens Bank and one of our very best citizens, as special committeeman to account for and to re- port all moneyed contributions to the re- lief fund to the committee. MT. Russell is diligently and earnestly, although with the press of personal business, perform ing the work for which 1 selected that he undertake.
 I designated MT. Manning, vice-presi- dent of the association, and known to us as a public spirited and hnd-hearted man. to look after the receipt of shipments to the committee and to arrange for the dis tribution of the relief goods. The com mittee of distribution, Rev. J. A. Woods Rev. A. s. Smith and Rev. R. w. Ander son, the ministers of the town, have care fully and untiringly and judiciously cared for the needy.
 MT. Benjamin Russell has placed be- fore me the names of the contributors and the amounts contributed up to this time, and I wish to make ackno wledge- ment and herewith give the names and the amounts:
 Statement of funds in Alexander City Bank to the credit of the Relief Commit tee:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
FUNE RAJ NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of Charles S. Brooks are invited to attend his funeral at Oak Hill cemetery this af- ternoon at o'clock. The Rev. Dr. David son will conduct the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

The Age-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mall box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

"on July B. the Crescent Hotel at Flu reka Springs opens as an all-year-'round resort under the management of the Frisco System. Extensive renovations and Improvements have been effected which will make the Crescent Hotel the equal of any hostelry to be found in the Southwest" 6-22-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
JeIks Goes to New York.

Montgomery. June n.--(special )-Gov- ernor Jeiks has gone to New York with Mrs. Jelks and their daughter, who sails in the next few days for Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

address free of charge by The PerunA Medicine Co.,, Columbus, Ohio.
 Mrs. F. B. Henderson, 6s2 Grand Ave-, Milwaukee, Wis.,, Treasurer of the Schiller Club, writes: Inever had any faith in patent medicines until I tried Peruna, but my experience with this reliable medicine has taught me that there Is one which can be trusted and which will not fail in time of need.
 "For the past few years have found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
Low Rates to Minneapolis and Return.

The Mobile and Ohio Railroad will sell tickets to Minneapolis and return. ac- count National Educational Association convention, at rate of one fare for the round trip, plus g. Tickets will be sold July 4, and 6. For information apply to any M. and O. ticket agent. 6-22-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

that l caught cold 0 sil V,
 which would
 settle in 6 most unpleasant ca- tarrh of the head. I had to be @ eel ally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
Sacred Concert, East Lake tonight.
"All kinds of music" !" Tha

boy-wonder pianist, 10 to 12
 a. m.; male quartette and plano
 concerts afternoon and evsn- ng, all this week at stonoAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22

Miss Harriet F. K1mbro, Prairie View, Tex, Preceptress for the Prairie View
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Clarence o. Smith, the little boy Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Smith, died Nov.
10, 1902, at the age of three years, three
months and fifteen days. After short
sickness Of ten days, death came as the
result of an abscess Of the brain. The
funeral services we're held on Thursday
at the Viola center M. E. church. A
large number of friends attended the
funeral. Rev. g. W. Weyranch preached
the sermon. The little body was put
into a snow white coffin and beautifully
decorated with flowers and laid to final
rest in the Viola Center cemetery. The
neighbors were kind in attendance dur
ing sickness and many friends gave ex-
preston Of sympathy and commended
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith to the Great Com.
forter in this hour Of bereavement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
WILL INVESTIGATE.

A remarkable case comes to light at
abeth, w. Va. An old man there
by name of G. W. Roberts had long
suffered with incurable cancer. Every
body believed his case hopeless until
he used Electric Bitters. and applied
Bucklin's Arnica Salve. The treat
ment cured him completely. Now
every body who knows of it is investi-
eating Electric Bitters. 1t exerts u
mighty power to expel biiousness,
Kidney and Liver troubles and it's
wonderful tonic for run down systems.
Don't fail to tryit. Only SOC. Salts
faction guaranteed by A. IL. Roberts,
druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
JUMPED ON A TEN PENNY NAIL.

The little daughter of MI. j. N. Pow
ell jumped on an inverted rake made
of ten penny nails, and thrust one nail
entirely through her foot and second
one half way through. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm was promptly applied and
five minutes later the pain had disap.
peared and no moro suffering was ex-
perienced. In three days the child was
wearing her shoe as usual and with alb
solutely no discomfort. Mr.. Powell is
a well known merchant of Portland,
Va. Pain Balm is an antiseptic and
heals such injuries without maturation
and in one-third the time required by
the usual treatment. For sale by A. Fl.
Roberts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
Notice of Expiration.

o AMES BEEDLE:
You are hereby notified, that the following
described real estate, situated in Audubon
county, Iowa, to-wit:
The South half of Lot 10 In Block in the
Town of Audubon, State of Iowa, was sold for
the taxes of 1898 on the 4th day Of December,
1899, to f. H. Blume, that the certificates of
sale thereof have been assigned to and are now
owned by R. J. Fish and that the right of re-
demption will expire, and a Treasures Deed
for said land will be made unless redemption
from such sale be made within ninety days
from the date of completed service of this
notice. You will govern yourself accordingly.
Dated this Goth day of November, A. D., 1902
X. j. FISH.
By CHAs. VAN GoRDER
Agent. 47w3
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

John McFarlane's have traded their
elegant home in this city for one in st.
Joseph, Mo-, and are planning to move
there in few months. He and his sons
will enter the wholesale and retail buggy
business. Mr.. McFariane has been in
business here long time and has been
quite successful. His sons are now of
an age to enter business for themselves.
1t may be they will all have better and
larger opportunities there. We shall be
sorry to lose Mr.. McFarlane and the
family from our town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
MACcABEES IN CONTEST.
Extra and Audubon Teamsi Exempiify
Work.

Blue Grass Tent No. rs Knights Of
the Maccabees entertained the members
and team from Extra last Friday even
log, the occasion being degree team
contest which resulted in draw, both
teams doing such excellent work that
the judges, who were State Commander
j. NJ. Ermerins. of Des Moines, G. E.
Brenniman aud Geo. E. Kellogg, Of Au.
dubon, could not decide otherwise. The
captain OF the Extra team was Bert
Leamon and the captain Of the
Audubon G. E. Drake. A large d9lega-
ton of Extra Maccabees we're present
and well satisfied by the entertainment
furnished by the local tent. The draw
will be decided by another contest about
Christmas.
The local tent although only year
old, Is one of the best in Western Iowa.
They are making an increase and will
admit large class Of new members early
in December. The Supreme Tent of the
Maccabees are increasing at the rate OF
over 5000 new members every month,
making greater growth than any other
order in existance. Their surplus funds
have increased over 100000 in the past
ten months and they now have over two
millions in reserve with membership
exceeding 100000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

The Iowa State College has sent out a
bulletin on the subject of storing and
purchasing seed corn. 1t is all valuable
to the corn raiser. We would like to
give it entire here but it's length prevents.
1t treats of storing seed corn, of the i'm.
portance of purchasing seed corn in the
ear, of testing seed corn, etc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

N. b. expect our car Of buckwheat
-four here just before Thanksgiving. 1t
was started Tuesday, the Is, 80 will be
ready to load you right after Thanksgiv-
ing in basement of new harness store Of
D. E. Soar. Come in as promptly as you
can and get what you will need for the
whit or, and oblige, A. A. ZANER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George Spencer, who
live east of Hamlin, celebrated their sill.
yer wedding Wednesday of last week.
They were married in the old country,
England, but have lived here most of
the time since their marriage. They
have made host of friends here who all
wish them many happy returns of that
Glad dav
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
Notice of Application For Permit.
In the District Court of Audubon Count,

In the District Court of Audubon County,
Iowa.
In the matter of thel
application of j. l..
Rippey, a Registered Dacernber Term
Pharmacist, for a N 100
permit to buy, keep "a ~ Do%'
and sell intoxicating
liquors.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the application OF
j. Il. Rippey a registered pharmacist, certiti-
cate number 1874, doing business under the firm
name of j. II. Griffith q Co., in Audubon, county
of Audubon, State Of Iowa, praying for permit
to buy, keep and sell Intoxicating liquors for
medical and lawful purposes only, in the build
ing situated on Lot2 Block 8, Town of Audu-
bon, County Of Audubon, State OF Iowa, is now
ON file in the office OF the Clerk Of the District
Court of said county and state, and that said
cause will come on for hearing In said Court, at
the December term, A. d. 1902, to be begun and
held at Audubon, Iowa, on December Q, 1902.
Dated this 10th day of November 1902.
j. L. RIPLEY,
CossoN & Ross, Applicant.
Attorneys. 46w3
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

We are in receipt Of a good letter from
G. G.. Langworthy who, with his wife,
are now at Peoria, Union county, Ohio.
They had missed few copies Of the Re-
publican and were protesting
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

A. s. Culver who has seemed to be in
declining health for the past few months
is considerably better recently aud is
able to walk around. We sincerely hope
he will permanently recover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
Horses for Sale.

l have constantly for sale good work
horses and also young colts.
also now have several thoroughbred
Poland China male hogs for sale.
II +. o. NIKLAsON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Dean & WEIGH, the monument men,
recently took up the body of the late
Royal BEEN out in the Viola cemetery,
placed it in nice vault, put an iron
fence around the grave and erected a
nice monument.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
Landl Land!

/ have some of the best farms in Guth
rie county on my list. If you want a
home or want to make good invest
ment don't fail to see me before you buy.
Prices range from $500 to $500 per
acre. Gall on or address, d. l.. CANAL
Wichita, Iowa,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Mrs. Overholter, of Iowa City, who has
been here in the interest of the Ladies
of the Maccsbees, left for her home
Monday,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

George Plantz, of Extra, who has been
here visiting A. A. Zaner and family, re-
turned to his home Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

]. B. Turner, brother-in.law Of A. s.
Culver, came up from his home at Anita
Friday to visit Mr.. Culver.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Daisy Wells left Monday for her home
in Lewis, being called there by the i'll
ness Of her mother.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Miss Rose Debough, of Coon Rapids.
came Monday for visit with her par
ents, Frank Debough and wife.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

E. L. Gransberry, well-driller. Pump
and well repairing done. Phone call 124
Audubon, Iowa. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

John Cameron receiver car load of
mules and horses from Wyoming this
uaak
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Charles Tramp and wife returned Fri
day from Creston, where they went to at
tend the wedding of their son, Will.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

N. p. Mailer, OF Cameron township
left Monday evening for Tyler, Mimi, to
visit relatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Miss Eva Monroe will leave this noon
for Omaha to attend the wedding of her
brother, Pearle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

See F. Nj. Tharnish for new watch
or clock 47w5.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Hon. Julian Phelps, Of Atlantic, came
up Friday to visit his brother, b. s.
Phelps, and family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Mrs. S. E. Bailey left Saturday for
Blairsburg to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Lass. Her son Elmer will join her there
in about two weeks and together they
will visit in Illinois for time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Mrs. P. A. Ras mussen visited over
Sunday with relatives near Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Clyde Wilde left Saturday for Amster-
dam, N. Y, where he will visit relatives
about six weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Before you buy be sure to see those
beautiful lap robes at Martin Larsons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Mrs. John Grow, of Carroll, visited
here last Saturday with Alta Crow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

James Law accompanied a car Of
stock to Chicago Saturday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Mrs. G. Eyer, of Hartley, came down
Saturday evening on business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Mrs. o. F. Ide, of Brayton, was calling
on frien ds here Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Helen Leet went to Gray Friday tc
visit over Saturday at the Sam Randa
home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27

Eva and May Smith went to Gray Fri
day for short visit with friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-27
Fl. s. Anderson returned from Council
Bluffs Friday.

Mrs. Ed. johnson went to Guthrie
Center last week for short visit.