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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
THORSBY
Some Interesting Facts About the
Progressive Little City.

Thorsby, January ESPECIAL 1.-THE
city of Thorsby had its annual election
today, which resulted in the re-elec-
ton of the present mayor and the old
board of aldermen. Last night the Thors-
by band serenaded the successful can.
didates.
The Thorsby Saving Bank has its build.
ing completed and will be ready to open
up for business in a few days. I. s. Ger
aid & Son, formerly of Minnesota are
the bankers. They are men of means and
experience and the bank will be backed
up by all the money that can be pro-
fitably employed in the business.
The largest canning factory in the
South is now being built at Thorsby.
The main building is 40x1eo feet, half OF
1t two stories hig... 1t will have capacity
of $1,000 cans per day.
The Thorsby Planning Mill and Wood
work Manufacturing Company, is anoth-
er big factory nearing completion. The
Bean brothers of Thorsby have just
closed contract with the Concordia
Land Company, for site on which they
will at once erect a first class cotton gin.
Work on the building will begin without
delay.
The Thorsby Normal school is great
success. The enrolment at the school
has now reached 1888, a very creditable
showing for it's first year.
Thorsby now has a dozen stores one
or the best hotels between Birmingham
and Montgomery, innumerable fine resi-
dences, and 500 enterprising people.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
PRATT CITY

Pratt City, January S.-The Baptist
Ladies' Aid Society held their monthly
social at the home of Mrs. Watson on
yesterday afternoon. The following Of
f1cers were elected for the ensuing year
President, Mrs. Fountain; president
Mrs. Mcdonald; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. Rucker.
Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Eel
ton went to Woodlawn today to attend
the missionary union in session there.
The Rev. Mr. Watson has organized q
Pastors Helpers Society, which will meet
in the Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock on
Monday afternoons.
Mrs. Leila Mcbride and two children Of
Blossburg are the guests of their uncle.
DIR. Powers.
The Redmen will publicly install officers
on next Friday evening.
Mrs. George Mckay entertained few
friends last night.
Misses Matte Miller and Annie Weaver
visited friends at Tuxedo yesterday.
Mrs. C. B. Weiss of Birmingham is the
guest of Mrs. r. s. Alternately Mrs. Weiss
will remain in the city for several days.
Mr.. Cliff Mcdonald has returned from
a short visit to Livingston.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
FIRE LOSS In
BESSEMER $4,000
BLAZE DISCOVERED IN THE Pho
TOGRAPH GALLERY OF r. j..
FITZPATRICK AND FOR A WHILE
A BLOCK Is THREATENED.

Bessemer. January s.-(speciaD-A fire
which for awhile threatned to destroy a
section of this city known as West Block
was finally gotten under control today
and the total damage will not. exceed
$500
The losses are as follows:
T. H. West estate, on building, $500;
insurance to cover.
T. ]. Fitzpatrick, on stock, total. $1,000;
insurance $500.
F. Erlick, dry goods, damage by water,
$500; insurance ample.
A Brown dry goods. damage by water
$500; insurance ample.
The fire was discovered in the rear of
T. j. Fitszpatrick's photograph gallery in
West Block, about 10 o'clock and in ten
minutes the back of the building was in
flames. The fire department was prompt
to answer the alarm and succeeded in
combining the flames to narrow limits.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
LAFAYETTE

LAFAYETTE, January S.-(Special.)-
Charity Lodge No. 10 knights of Phythias
installed the following officers last night
at their castle hall at this place for the
semi-annual term beginning January /.
1902: r. L. Gains, c. c.; Arstead Brown.
v. c.; c. N. Avery, Pre-; w. b. William 8.
M. of W.; T. L. Headley, M. of r. C. p.
Scarborough, M. Of E.; R. P. Burton,
M. at A.; ]. A. Williams, X. r. and s. !;
]. T. Jones, I. G; G. M. Chatfield, o. G..
Grand Master at Arms F. p. Nichols, of
Roanoke was present on this occasion,
and conducted the insta.iation cere-
monies.
Sheriff s. M. Richards has been Ill sew
eral weeks. and is still unable to leave his
room.
Messrs. Schuessler Bros. one of the
pioneer business firms of the town have
dissolved by mutual consent Mr. Chas
schuessler buying the interests OF the
Arm. =
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
RICH MANGANESE
DEPOSITS FOUND
MONTGOMERY COMPANY ORGAN
lied WITH 100000 CAPITAL TO
DEVELOP THE MlNEs-ARBoR
DAY TO BE OBSERVED.

Montgomery, January S.-(Special)-A
company has been formed in Montgom-
cry with capital stock of 100000 for the
purpose of mining manganese. The stock
holders are all Montgomerians, and 1t Is
said that they have purchased lands in
North Alabama with very rich deposits
of the ore that plays a most conspicuous
part in the making of steel.
The members of the company refuse
to give the location of their rich find,
on the grounds that they are still work
ing for options on necessary adjacent
property.
A member of the company stated today
that it is believed there is enough man
ganese in their mines to supply the de-
mand for steel making of the whole world
for more than a century Samples from
the mines have been submitted to
leading chemists in the United States
and the analysis is reported at so per
cent The samples were reported I'M
usually fine.
The company is Differed as follows
President Bradford Durham; secretary,
Edgar Andrews Captain e. p. Armerine
and Sam Sabel are also interested in the
new company. the latter being salesman.
Warren d. Brown, Jr WAS also active in
arranging the company and starting 1t
on a career that bids fair to be most sue
cessful.
Raids were made tonight by Deputy
United States Marshal upon the places
of all Cinnamon in Montgomery for the
purpose of ascertaining If they held
proper certificates of entrance into the
United States. Seven Cinnamon failed
to produce certificates and they were
locked up. They will have a hearing be-
fore a United States commissioner to-
morrow and unless they produce certi-
ficates in compliance with the Chinese
exclusion act they will be deported.
To Observe Arbor Day.
State Superintendent of Education
John w. Abercrombie has called upon
the teachers In the State to fittingly OBJ
serve Arbor Day.
The State superintendent has issued a
circular letter suggesting Washington's
birthday, the 22d day of February, as a
suitable date. Superintendent Aber-
crombie has also prepared a programme
for the observance Of the day which he
will send out to the teachers.
In his circular letter Mr. Aber-crombie
suggests that flag-raising be made part
of the days programme. He also says
"A tree-planting at that time would be
both interesting and profitable and
recommend that it be given a part In
the programme"
Negro Robbed on Street.
A daring robbery, committed on one Of
the most prominent residence streets In
the city, was reported last night. Tom
Johnson a prominent negro brick ma
son, was held up by three white men
and robbed No arrests have been made
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY

One small bottle of Halls Cheat Dis
covefy cures ell kidney and bladder trou-
bies. removes gravel, cures diabetes. SEM
inal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities Of the
kidneys and bladder In both men and
women. regulates bladder troubles, in
children. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81. One
small bottle is two months treatment,
and will cure any case above mentioned.
DR.. E. W. Hail. sole manufacturer. P. o.
Box $40. st. Louis, Mo Send for testi-
moniais Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
ENSLEY

Ensley, January 8. = Especially
switchmen of the Birmingham Southern
railroad threatened to strike yesterday
for higher wages.
The management took the matter up i'm
mediately and decided on a raise of Is
cents, making the wages 81 per day.
Lawyer w. j. Martin returned tonight
from Centreville.
Mrs. c. A. Nolan and daughter OF Birm-
ingham were in the city yesterday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Griffin and Mr.
and Mrs. Wright have gone to house
keeping in the house formerly Occupied
| by Mr.. and Mrs. Horton.
| Mrs. J. c. Fossett has been called to
| Chicago on account of the death of her
| mother.
M. Mcdowell and ]. Walker are on the
jury in Birmingham.
The Presbyterian church being erected
on Avenue I and Eighteenth street 8
nearing completion.
Mr.. Hasslar of New York spent the
day in the Steel City today.
J. L. Mullarky & Co. are pushing the
work on the cement sidewalks. They are
now working on Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets and Avenue z.
Miss Maybelle Byrd Of Birmingham re-
turned to her home this afternoon after
a pleasant visit to relatives
Miss Emma Handy Of Bessemer spent
yesterday In the Steel City
F. L. HUMPHREYS who is well known to
our older citizens. having lived here for
several years has returned from Kansas
City with his wife to make Ensley their
home. Mr.. HUMPHREYS will engage in the
| real estate business with his brother, w.
| A. HUMPHREYS.
| DIR. and Mrs. w. H. Johnson are build
| ing Groom house on Avenue II between
| Twentieth and Twenty first streets Mr..
| HenryzM Weathers, the practical archi-
| tect and builder has the building In charge
and will have 1t completed within few
| weeks.
| Mr.. Willie Miller and Miss Ella Taylor
were married at the home of the bride,
Avenue 1 and Twentieth street today at
3 o'cock. The Rev. j. /. Williams Off
ciating. Only the immediate friends OF the
contracting parties were present. An
Informal reception was held after the
ceremony.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
ALABAMA WEDDINGS.
crosserGoIdsmIth.

Huntsville, January s.-tSpecial)-Ed H.
Grosser a young merchant tailor and
Miss Theresa Goldsmith, daughter of Os-
car Goldsmith were married In the He
brew Temple tonight at o'clock. 1t was
an elaborate affair followed by a reception
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Gold
smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Grosser will spend
their honeymoon In Florida
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Mrs. w. Washburn, Financial Secre-
tary of Camp No. 2, Sons and Daughters
of America; also Recording Secretary of
the Lady Standard Mutual Benevolent
Association, of New Orleans, La, writes
from 12s Where street, New Orleans, La. !:
"Recenf!y 1 caught q severe cold,
being repeatedly exposed to wet
In our rainy season. 1t settled all
over me and In q few days 4 had
chilLs and fever, with infiamn1a-
ton and headache, SO that 1 was
unable to be about. had one of
your booklets In my home and
had read in an indifferent way
of the value of Peruna, but when
became sick 4 thought about Ii
and sent for some. l found 1t
truly wonderful. 1t simply hunt
ed out every sick and aching place
I'm my body and within a week 1
was well. 1 used 1t about two
weeks longer and have been In
the best of health since"
MRS. w. WASHBURN.
Mrs. w. M. Hohnmann, $50 N. Paulina
street, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
"I wish to write you about my expert
ence with Peruna. suffered with ca
tarrh of the bronchial tubes and had a
terrible cough ever since child. AS I
grew older 1t got worse. Every winter
it got SO bad that did not know what
to do. After awhile it got so bad that /
had the cough both winter and summer.
al kept getting worse and kept doc
toring and could not even get relief.
Then went to the dispensary for treat
ment but it all did me no good. At night
1 could never lie on my back, but would
sit up In bed with pillows propped up
behind me, but still the cough would
bother me, and would not let me sleep
until two or three o'clock In the morn
ing. Then everybody as well as myself
thought that I had consumption. I
ASk VOur druUOiSf for q
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
Have Outlaw Surrounded.

Casper, Wyom., January S-Deputy
Sheriff Kennedy. with thirty men, think
they have Charles woodward and one or
more of the men who 1t is thought were
implicated in the killing of Sheriff Kicker
surrounded. The excitement continues
and summary justice is not unlikely
should Kennedy return with the MUIR
derers of Sheriff Kicker.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
OPELIKA.
Arrested on Train Charged With Using
Another's Pass.

Opelika, January 8. = Especially = Hugh
folk and Western train that was wrecked
day before yesterday near Norfolk, was
a son Of Mrs. Jack Smith of this city
and was a very popular and worthy
young man. He had a brother killed in
a. railroad accident near this place few
years ago.
Sunday, January u, will be Honor Day
at the Methodist Sunday School in this
city, and elaborate exercises have been
prepared for the occasion The Rev H
M. Hamill of Nashville will deliver the
diplomas
]. C. Hubbard was arrested yesterday
on the train from Atlanta on a charge
of forgery. He had an annual pass over
the Western Railway and the Atlanta
and West Point Railway, and also one
over the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road, both In the name of W. T. Crosby,
who is an employee of the Southern. In
signing the check for the conductor he
signed Crosby's name. The conductor
suspected that something was wrong and
teleeraphed for officers to meet the
train. They did so and placed the man
under arrest and he was taken to At
lanta by Chief of Police Morgan and
Deputy Sheriff Moon, where he will be
prosecuted by Crosby for alleged for
gerry.
A great deal OF building Is going on and
business in the city is brisk. The farmers
are taking advantage of the beautiful
weather to haul out their phosphates
and produce and are making prepare
tions for another crop.
j. X. Coulter and Miss Beulah Hornsby
were married at Phoenix Monday at the
home of the bride, the Rev. w. d. White
performing the ceremony.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Wilson Brothers. real es-
tate dealers, wish to inform
their friends and the public
that they have moved their
Office to more commodious
quarters, corner of I'd Ave.
and 21st st., up stairs, over
'Dewberry g. Sons book
store.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Have you seen the new
Fire and Burglar proof
vaults of the Birmingham
Trust and Savings Coz The
largest and finest in the state.
Safety Deposit boxes for
rent. Rates moderate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
FIRE CAUSES MUCH DAMAGE.
DemopoIis Has $4,000 Blaze on Tues
day Night.

Demopolis. January S-(SpeciaD-Last
of L. A. George & Sons in the VIM
Building. The fire started In the ceiling
of Georges store and for time threaten
ed to destroy the entire building but the
fire department by prompt work saved it.
The loss of L. A. George & Sons
amounts to $500 and the damage to the
VIM Building will reach 500. The
entire loss is covered by insurance.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

thought that could never get better,
and prepared to die.
'But reading in the papers about Pc
runa decided to try 1t without the least
bit of hope that it would do me any
good, but after taking three bottles I
noticed a change in my appetite, which
seemed to get better, SO kept on, never
getting discouraged, and finally my
cough got better, the pains in my chest
got better, and I could rest az night.
"Now 1 can lie on my back to sleep
all night without waking, until am
called In the morning, and You may well
think how thankful am for Peruna.
"At times thought would choke,
but 1t has all left me now. Peruna has
cured me. have neither the cough nor
the sore throat since used the Peruna.
1 cannot thank Peruna enough. 1t has
cured where doctors failed, and talk
Peruna wherever go. recommend 1T
| to every body. Mrs. w. Nj. Hohnmann.
| A PLAIN TALK
On a Plain Subject, in Plain Language.
A cold is the starting point of more
than half of the fatal illnesses from No
vember to May. A cold is the first chap
ter in the history of every case of con-
sumption. A cold is the first stage of
chronic catarrh, the most loathsome and
stubborn of diseases. A cold is the
Legitimate parent of q large family of
diseases, such as bronchitis, pleurisy,
pneumonia and quinsy. To neglect a
cold is almost suicide. To fail to pro-
vide against this well-nigh inevitable
evil is dangerous negligence.
Peruna is q safeguard as preventive,
q specific as q cure for all cases of ca
tarrh, acute and chronic, coughs, colds,
consumption, etc., etc.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
free Pe.T'u-na Almanac
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

sos Sixth New York, writes:
worthless WhenI
few felt
we'll"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
SCOTTSBoRo
Two Cases of Smallpox Have Been
Discovered.

scottsboro, January s.-tspeciaD. Two
fully developed cases of smallpox have
been discovered here. They are w. ID.
Sisk and Charles Shelly, a compositor in
the Progressive Age office. The families
of each are under strict quarantine. DR..
Knowlton, the health officer, reports that
1t is mild form and no apprehension is
felt of 1t spreading.
w. ]. Robinson. who died Monday. was
buried Tuesday. Every store and business
house In the town was closed. The funeral
services were conducted by the Revs. DIR.
Shook, Brandon and Starlxey. Every
family in town was represented at the
funeral
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
Suffered go Years.
Cured Of Piles.

A. L. Husing, Alma w. Va, writes:
II suffered frightfully for 20 years from
itching, blind and bleeding piles. I tried
many remedies without relief; the first
application Of Pyramid Pile Cure gave
blessed relief and part of a so cent box
cured me completely" For sale by all
druggists. Little book, piles, Causes
and Cure mailed free Pyramid Drug
Co., Marshall, Mich. t7-s-12
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09
READ THIS.

Martin Tenn, June g. 1901
This is to certify that l have used
Halls Texas Wonder for kidney trouble
and have never found anything its equal
It's merits are wonderful. Try it, as /
did, and be convinced.
REV. r. C. WITHHELD
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Fresh strawberry ice-cream
at Venable's, 2O4-206 North
10Th Street.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

A child can manage a Gas
Range
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

F. L. HUMPHREYS who is well known to
our older citizens, having lived here for
several years has returned from Kansas
City with his wife to make Ensley their
home Mr.. HUMPHREYS will engage in the
real estate business with his brother. w
A. HUMPHREYS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Miss Emma Handy of Bessemer spent
yesterday In the Steel City.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Miss Maybelle Byrd of Birmingham re-
turned to her home this afternoon after
a pleasant visit to relatives
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Mrs. C. A. Nolan and daughter of Birm-
ingham were in the city yesterday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Griffin and Mr..
and Mrs. Wright have gone to house
keeping in the house formerly Occupied
by Mr. and Mrs. Horton
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

Mrs. Leila Mcbride and two children of
Blossburg are the guests of their uncle.
DIR. Powers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

J. L. Mullarky & Co. are pushing the
work on the cement sidewalks. They are
now working on Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets and Avenue z.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-04
New Designs

Ever year the designs in decorations
change, even to wall paper. In order
to keep up with the times, the dealer
must secure the very latest. At the
Fox store this has been DONE Figur-
es in a measure. have surplanted the
plain tints Of last season. The Dor
ders have been widened and the col
oring more pronounced. All of the
stock exhibited at the Fox store bears
the signs Of the new change, and it
seems to be an improvement over the
old plain tints. Some people desire
the tints in large rooms and this can
be found, the latest shades with rich
borders. Another advantage in secur-
ing wall paper in town is that you Go
not have to wait for an agent to send
away, and Furthermore, the money re-
mains at home. Al the house clean
ing season is at hand, the people
should make their selections before
the paper is gone or has been picked
out.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-04
Quaint. Queer, Curious

QUAINT QUER CURIOUS.
The late Col. John Cockerell, in the
Cosmopolitan Magazine said, There
are three unique cities in America and
one of these is Salt Lake City" All
Ticket Agents in the West are able to
sell through tickets to the East by
way of Salt Lake City and the Rio
Grande Roulette Scenic Line of the
World Stopover privilege is allowed
on tickets via this route at Salt Lake
City, Denver or any intermediate point
The route carries the passenger by
and through the very heart of the
Rocky Mountains, amid the grandest
scenery on the continent Through
Sleeping and Dining Cars to Denver,
Omaha, Kansas City. ST. Louis or
Chicago. For folders, rates, etc, ap-
ply to Geo. W. Heintz, Asst General
passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-04
RECOGNIZING LABOR.

WHILE Republican papers prating
the rights of labor the Appeal whould like ask of
them what the Republican has done for labor New
ada?
The year party
Legislature, passed the Union Label BILL in
Democratic bill which recognized rights the
Typographical Union this provided
bel should appear all printing
The bill is still law Nevada will
books until some Republican Legislature repeats it.
The Republicans the Legislature attempted repeal
and failed The Republican party this
cognzed labor in their platforms but they bak when
passing bills which union The Typographical Unions
of this State recognized the old Republican
TlTINlhIII
POINTED POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS
NJ Secretary Philippine
- ed for Congressional campaign purposes only.
military gentleman to fall
down in an effort to talk up his press notices.
The behind guns will have until
pink tea department Of the navy is eliminated
OF boosting ship subsidy proposition
merely because of his great love for the farmers
Perhaps in designations
Iowa gentlemen have edged the lately.
rejciced "Mssissip-
p resolution" doing their backing and filling privacy
Democratic quick any resem-
blances Democratic platform bears to Republican platform
General Kitchener that the Beers who captured Meu
then uniform Perhaps
O the coronation.
In 1916 Eng and spoke of "conqueng Now
speak pacfying Provinces The venerable gentleman
conceal thoughts
knew what he talking about.
Henry being naval officer doubtless noted fact
gave prize the who not in the bat
tie the caumny and abuse to tie who won it.
Presidency that the Republican and
settled differences that Hanna
1t the
Roosevelt that Hanna representing the organized
monopoles again be the behind the
throne
I!hl! hnINH
the Hague conference and wireless biography
world spending wake preparation than be-
The Filipino already this Government $780,
the rate of
month Britain has billion of dollars the Boer
This the the Napoleon France thirteen
years Britain equaled in with small
in three years counting the cost Of its navy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-04
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