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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Frances Adele Woodrow, Eugenia Blount, Jean Campbell Minnie Grinsten, Gladys English, Lille May Blackman, Berry Lathrop, Flora Milner Mary Mil her, Bernice Rosebaum Annie Franklin, Martha Glover Emile Fies, Elsie Fies, Bettie Gilmore, Anna Lynch. Margaret Lynch, Helen Eubanks, Margaret Ander- son, Lillian Rotholz, Cicile Rotholz, Mary Campbell, Fannie F. Campbell, Dorothy Miller, Lena Loveman, Josephine Minor, Ireta McCrossin Cecile McCrossin, Mary Harris, Dollie Boardman, Lillian Yield ing, Elizabeth Jordan, Annie Tardy, Mary Tardy, Florence Hodges, Elizabeth Locke, Etoile White, Carrie Yates, Clarice Sommers, Jean Wheeler, Juliett Due Caroline Copeland, Margaret Moore, Gertrude Herman, Nellie Harman, Com dell Baldwin, Julia Carney, Lena Chase, Gladies Allison, Hazel Recklinf, Helen Thompson, Ellen Norton Sadie Warrell. Loutressa Hynes.
 The boys were Sidney Smith, W. J. Sammeman, Ben Moore Stewart Cole man, Robert Will and Henry BadhaL1, John Harrington, Fred Whelock, George Whelock, Edwin Norton, Harry White. Louis Schillinger, Evans Dunn, Frank Brown, Howard and Leslie Fullenwider. Alphonse Levy, Lewis Long, Wheeler Nolan, George Housman, Will Casey, Frank Casey, w. B. Catchings, Jr., J. J. Gilmore, Basil Gilmore, Norvin Eubanks, Otto Hodges, Eugene Latady, Francis Latady, Joe Franklin, Hugh Franklin, 
 Roger Williams, Louis Ebereole, W. H. Kettig, Robert Burnett, Arnold Glover, Lee Poe, Tom Poe, Joe Yates, Porter Ledbetter, Milton Steiner, Jim Corney, Mathews Tardy and Julian Caheen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT BATELLE.
Four Hundred Children of Iron Com
 pany Employees Are Remembered.

Battele December 26.-(Special)-A Christmas tree was given yesterday to the 400 children of the employees of the Lookout Mountain Iron company at this place, by the directors and officers of the company The entertainment was held in the new school house and was preced- ed by an exhibition given by the school children. Prizes were also awarded to the Sunday school scholars having the best records.
 The entire occasion was very enjoyable and great credit is due to Mrs. D. F. Will son and Mrs. C. F. Bowron, who were assisted by the other ladies of the town in arranging the affair.
 In addition to the above, the children of the negro employees of the company were remembered in a substantial way through the especial kindness of Col. J. G. Battele president of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
A Corean Cinderella.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 In Corea the people tell Cinderella story that is much more ancient than that familiar to western people. The key of the latter story is the slipper but not so theirs Peach Blossom. the Corean Cin- derella's name, was the family drudge. One day as the mother was starting off with the favorite daughter to a picnic she said to Peach Blossom: You must not leave until you have hulled bagful of rice and filled the broken crock with water" While sitting there bemoanng her hard lot she heard twittering and nuttering of wings. Looking up, she saw a flock of sparrows pecking the hulls off the rice. Before recovering from her surprise a little imp jumped out of the fireplace and so skillfuly repaired the crock that but a few minutes of work was required to fill 1t with water Then she went to the picnic and had royal time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Medical Advice for Old and
 Young.


 Everybody writes to Dr. Hartman for medical advice.
 Grandmothers when they meet some dif- feulty that the family physician cannot overcome.
 Mothers write when something happens In the household that baffles their skill, and about which the doctor does not seem quite clear.
 Even the children write to Dr. Hartman. In our files are many curious letters from the little folks, asking advice and seeking counsel of the great discoverer of Peruna. the worlds renowned author of books and pamphlets on catarrhal dis- eases.
 These letters are carefully answered by confidential clerks and assistant physl- clans. Of course, there are so many of them that it would not be possible for Dr. Hartman to see them all, but when ever such a letter coems 1t receives care- ful attention. and an answer that is some- times vastly more valuable than many visits from the doctor, or much money spent in drugs.
 Congressman George H. White of Tar boro, N. C.. writes the following letter to Dr. Hartman:
 ''I am more than satisfied with Peruna. and I find it to be an excellent remedy for the grip and catarrh. have used it in my family and they all join me in rec ommending it as an excellent remedy."- George H. White.
 Once used in the family Peruna always stays. It is an internal, scientific, sys- temic remedy for catarrh and all ca tarrhal diseases.
 "l Can Do My Own Work and Take
 Care of My Children With Ease.'
 Mrs. Fannie Story, Hedrick, Ga, writes: ''I feel that it is my duty to thank you for your information and advice which you gave me in regard to my health. [ have taken three bottles of Peruna and can say that feel like a new person. It seems such a pleasure to do my own work and take care of my children with ease. My husband thinks it Is one of the greatest medicines out have introduced 1t into dozen homes or more, since I be- gan to take it. It is a pleasure to me to recommend it to any of my friends whom l hear complaining of their stomachs, and a tired worn-out feeling I cannot tell you how thankful I feel to pr. Hartman and Peruna. Mrs. Fannie Story.
 A Grateful Mother.
 Mrs. Mary Craig, of Renno, South Car ollna, writes: "I took Peruna quite a while before I was confined and find that 1t helped me a great deal. l am the mother of four girls and this last one is a boy. l had trouble at all, had the easiest time I ever had and the baby has not had a days sickness since he was born. Folks say he Is a regular Peruna baby"-Mrs. Mary Craig,
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the of Peruna. write at once to pr. Hartman, giving full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis
 Address Dr. Hartman President of The Hartman Sanltarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
PERSONAL.

The employees of the shoe department of Loveman, Joseph and Loeb on yes- terday morning presented Ben F. Hall, the department manager. with a sterling silver ink stand. MT. Hall presented to each of the salesmen in his depart ment a Christmas present.
 Miss Beulah Knighton leaves next week for Battelle, where she goes to make her home with her brother. Alfonso Knigh- ton.
 Howard s. Williams is spending today with friends in Meridian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
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-ts her toil and weariness. Then .dden movement sends thrill of pain rough her and she realizes that though ve may tighten labor it cannot tighten in.
 Thousands of women who have sui, red from backache, headache, ana .her consequences of womanly disease, we been made well women ey the ,c of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip' on. It establishes regularity. dries ahealthy drains, heals inflammation i'd alteration and cures female cakness.
 rr cannot say enough in praise of pr fierce,s lvorite Prescription as 1t has done me so mucn sod n writes Mrs Henry Harrell. Of iarboTo
 q Rox 100 aI was swollen so could hardly ak when begau taking the Fsvorate Pre, rint;on /, also had uterine trouble ana could ,;thrr eat nor sleep only as took morphine -i~d fonr different doctors and they all failed do me any good, so one of my friends recon. 'endrd vour FFavorite Prescription to me and soois oniv three bottles and am now we'll and eoTtv Can do almost any kind of work"
 Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the .ost desirable laxative for delicate oiuen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
THREE GENERATIONS PRAISE PE-RU-NA.
Household Remedy for all
A Grandmother's Letter.

Mrs. S. L. Tinker, 51e Second St., Macon, Ga, writes: 1.-TWO years ago my grandson suffered with hemorrages of the bowels, and he was treated by different doctore but and after the use of three bottles he seemed to be quite well. He is now without cure. We quit all other treatment and began to use Peruna, able to walk six miles to school every day."-Mrs. S. L. Tinker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
American Precious Stones.

From the National Geographical Maga-
 zine.
 The United States can supply all the wants of its people for coal iron, copper. petroleum, and all the fuel minerals; gold and silver also are found in generous quantities; but of precious stones. the diamond, the ruby. the emerald, the topaz. etc., 1t has practically none. except what 1t has brought abroad. Tn 1902 we paid s25.000.000 to foreign countries for precious stones that we imported, while during the year precious stones of the value of nearly s33S. coo were found within our boarders. These were principally sapphires from Montana. turquoise from New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Cali fornia, and tourmalnes and chrysoprases from California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
LIFE CONVICT IS
 SHOT BY ACCIDENT
FRANK MARSHALL, WHILE WAIT ING ON GUARDS AT PRATT MINES, RECEIVES A FATAL WoUND-oTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, December 26.-(Special.)- Frank Page, pit boss at No. mines, aeci- dentally shot Frank Marshall, life con- viet and trusty last night Marshal died a few hours later from the effects of the wound. MT. Page greatly deplores the occurrence which is regretted by all the officials as Marshall was a general favor ite with the prison authorities.
 A number of the guards and officials were gathered in their quarters last night engaged in a general conversation and Marshall, who had been waiting on them during the evening was standing near by. Mr. Page had pistol in his hands which was accidentally discharged in some man ner, the ball striking Marshall All med ical attention possible was given the wounded negro but to no avail He died a few hours after receiving the wound
 Marshall was an old man and always had been noted for his accommodating and courteous manners. He was trusty and had been detailed to wait on the guards.
 Water Pipes Extended.
 The work of extending the water piping in one of the artesian wells at the Pratt city waterworks station has been com plcsed. The well is now affording a good supply of water. The pipe was extended 12S feet in well. This makes 250 feet of piping in the well. The work of sinking the other well 150 deeper will begin next week. The drills that have been ordered arc expected to arrive in day or two. The contract has been let to a Pratt City firm with instructions to push the w0ek as rapidly as practicable.
 As there was no police court yesterday the docket today was especially heavy. Th1r ty-seven offenders were brought be- foFe Mayor Hundall. Most of these were charged with being drunk and disorder ly.
 CHty Clerk Ed. Donaldson notifies prop ereg owners that all city taxes will be- cosae delinquent the 31st of this month. He requests that, in the rush of the holi- dayu, they do not forget to pay their city ta1eAs before they are deliquent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Social and Personal.

R. M. Gale of the Gale Drug company lefe tonight for Tuscaloosa.
 Prof G. N. Mitcham, professor of geol- ogy and mining engineering at Auburn, is visiting relatives in the city.
 Returning Officer Frazier of the convict depArtment of the state is visiting rela- tivsa at Union Springs.
 Miss Ollie and Miss Mary Mcdonald of York are visiting Miss Kate Bell.
 Mir Vandergrift of Branchville is wis., itln3 relatives in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
Negro Arrested for Attacking Young White Woman Several Nights Ago.

Robert Crankfield, negro, has been ar rested by Policemen Walker and Me- Collough on charge of criminal assault He is thought to be the negro who at tackled young woman at Tenth street and First avenue several nights ago and attempted to crimnally assault her.
 The negro answers the description given by the young woman. and for the past three days the police have been watching his house to catch him. Finally he was located on Eighteenth street and Fourth avenue yesterday morning and arrested He will be taken before the young woman this week for identification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Personal and General.

Miss Carrie Cockrel has returned from a visit in South Carolina.
 The Rev. R. P. McAlpine will occupy he pulpit at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow at the morning and evening services.
 Mrs. Mary Gardner. who died at the residence of her grandson, Fred Will Jams. last Thursday. was buried yester- day afternoon. The funeral was preached ny the Rev. Dr. J. l.. Thompson.
 The funeral of the late w. S. McCulley ecurred this morning at his late resi- snce. The services were conducted by ae Rev Dr. J. L. Thompson. The re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
BESSEMER BUSY
 WITH CANDIDATES
AS CHRISTMAS IS PASSING AWAY POLITICS BECOMES ABSORBING TOPIC OF THE DAY-CAPTAlN HANDBY GIVES BIG FEAST.

Bessemer, December 26.-tSpecial )-Now that Christmas is passing away politics is becoming the all absorbing topic in Bessemor. The local politics are begin ming to warm up. Two candidates have announced for the city court judgeship, two for the solictorship. and three for the clerkship Candidates are also out for the superior judgeship and clerkship. In addition to the candidates for the local offices Bessemer will have two, or three candidates for county offices
 Judge B. c. Jones, the present judge Of the city court, will be opposed for re- election by Judge William Jackson, the judge of the newly established inferior court Both of these men are well known and have excellent public records.
 For solicitor of the city court J. A. Estes, the present incumbent, will be opposed by Col. l.. D. Godfrey, the pres ent city attorney. Both of the aspirants are able lawyers and each has a host of warm friends who will look after his in- terests.
 Ed Dudley, the present clerk of the city court, will have for his opponents w. D. Lanier and T. l.. Huffman. All of the candidates are popular and are high y competent to fill the place.
 Fire broke out last night in a negro house opposite the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company on Nine teenth street The fire was outside of the city limits. The fire department was called out, but before 1t could reach the scene four houses had been destroyed. The houses were occupied by ne/'oes. The losses are estimated at 5000.
 Captain Handby Giveo Dinner.
 Captain John D. Hanby. the popular superintendent of the Sloss mines, gave one of the most elaborate Christmas feasts to his employees and their families yesterday ever witnessed in this district
 The good captain Is an excellent host and never does things by halves. Yester- day he had prepared a feast that could not be surpassed The feeding of such q large crowd of people was quite an under taking It required for the dinner three beeves, three kids, three hogs. thirty-sx turkeys, a large number of chickens, nine barrels of loaf bread. two bushels of corn bread, thYee crates of oranges. three bar rels of apples. four punches of bananas and a large supply of nuts. candies. cakes and other eatables.
 At the police court today forty-five of lenders faced his honor, Mayor Huey. on various charges. Two were negroes, charged with highway robbery. who were bound oyer The other offenders were mostly charged with being drunk and discrderly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends of Mir. and Mrs. W. L. Bur ford and Dr. and Mrs. John Douglass, are invited to the funeral service of their son sherod Fort Burford. which will be con lucted from the residence. Interment {. walnut Grove cemetery.
 The service will take place today at I clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
A paunhter,s Letter.

Mrs. Thresa Rooke, 259 N. Ash land Ave, Chicago, Ill.,, Treasurer ] Ladies of the Maccabes, writes: "ln { our home Peruna is the only med- { cine we have. Grandmother, moth- ! CT, father and child, all have used Peruna. 1t is our great remedy for catarrh of the stomach and , head, colds or female complaint, of which it has cured me. We find it of great value when my husband becomes worn out or catches cold. A couple of doses cures him. If the baby has collie or any stomach disorder, a dose or two cures her. l consider Peruna finer than any doctors medicine l ever tried and l know that as long as we have it in the house we will be able to keep in good health. Mrs. Thresa Rooke.
 A Husbands Letter.
 MT. Otto Nehring, Box 5d, Perry, Texas. writes 'I take pleasure in informing you that Peruna has made everything all right. All the doctoring we did was of no use, but Peruna has completely cured my wife. She now feels better than ever be- fore. We shall do all we can to recom- mend GeruIld. lou are al iDerly 10 make known the fact that Peruna has accom- plished cure where all doctors have failed. Many thanks to Dr. Hartman You can add one more cure to the already large number who have been cured by Peruna. lotto Nehring.
 Peruna protects the family against coughs colds catarri, bronchitis, catarrh of the stomach, liver and kidneys. It is just as sure to cure a case of catarrh of the bowels as it is case of catarrh of the head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

mains were inferred at Cedar Hill cem- etery.
 J. B. Morton and family left tonight for Livingston to spend a week with rel atives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
Still PlnMS.

Unkle Lanta Colvert. of north
of the city is 90 years of age,
but spry enough to make many
men of 60 ashamed of them
selves. Financially pretty we'll
fixed, but in spite Of that he was
blowing potatoes by the road
side Saturday morning. May
he live TO pillow many more
patches is the wish of his
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
Fatal Accident.

Monday night three tramps.
one white and two mulattoN,
went to sleep on the Burlington
track three miles east of the
city. The midnight freight
bumped them off. The 20 year
old white boy came 10 the city
aud had a hand car sent out for
the little fellows, Oscar Bran
nm, 10 years old, and Lemuel
jenkins, II years old. Oscars
left arm was badly mangled,
forehead crushed and left leg
brnkea above Itree. Drs, S Nj.
Brown, Turner an, Lincoln
amputated arm at shoulder
joint. He died Tuesday about
) p. m. He was a bright little
fellow with brown eyes and
curly hair. The Jenkins boys
right heel was badly pinChed
and top Of foot corn for S:ncheS,
The white boy, George H.
Bardsley. had his coat collar
cut by engine wheels Bardsley
is cot bright but is true. He
stayed with his little compan.
ions till the last and wept FIRE.
quently. Arrangements were
being made when we went to
press to send the wounded boy
TO his home. They all belonged
i'm jacksonville. III.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
Not SQueezabIe.

DR., j. Price Griffith met with
an accident. Saturday that
knocks him out OF the squeezing
ring for two weeks to come.
He'll finch if You just say, hug.
to him.
He and his wife were driving
in road wagon and they met
a boy in a heavy farm wagon
and then theytried to pass each
other in the same rut. When
the vehicles clashed, the Doc
tor pitched head first over the
dash to the ground. Snap
snap, snap went three ribs
and there he lay unc tpsciouS
for a moment.
This is y fai' notification to
the public not TO be too affec.
tionate with him, for he isn't in
a squeezable condition.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
Chariyaried.

Is it on S. p. Emery. the old
hoys. or Adam PotterfieId.
Tingle ling ing ling, the
switch board wide open and Mr.
Emery trying to tell ever one
on the Ely and Union Valley
lines to be there early. Hello,
where? Why at w. A Wads-
worth's of course. Don't you
know that Will slipped off to
Palmyra and married Miss Kate
Thomas? We're gong to give
him the biggest charivarie that
Marion county ever saw, if it is
the first time he ever got mar
RED.
The boys all agreed to be
there, and it is SAID the chariva.
RE was true blue from start to
finish, but where was Emery.
Now boys here is the straight
of it. S. p, realized that the
occasion would demand much
more energy than he was in the
habit of displaying, so concluded
to take 4 nap so as to oe as
fresh as a June rose bud or
bride, but, hang it all, he went
sound asleep and got to dream
ing of Adam Potterfeld and
George Washington and St.
Peter at the Gate and as bis
dream was longer than his last
one he did not waken until the
fun was over.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
Nice Present.

Mrs. Jasper McClintic is hap.
Ply. She wanted nice driving
horse and was looking arounl
with the intention of purchasing
one, when her father, Benz, Nc
Elrov, at Rensselaer,. heard Of
it. He didn't do a thing, but
tell her: See here Susie, there
are more good horses on the
farm than l want, you just come
down and take your pick. She
now has three year,old that is
a bedut.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
Two Mnra Found.

The bodies of two more Of the
Ill fated eXcursionistS on the
Flying Eagle when it founder.
ed al the Hannibal bridge ha ye
been recovered. That of Miss
LJnuie 3. Curtis was found
three miles south Of Saverton.
That OF Miss Martha Coppadgr
was recovered near Louisiana.
Both bodies were in d badly
decompOsed condition.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
In BlackyiIIe.

There was Il swell cUlored
wedding at aunt Ann Prast0ns
Sunday afternoon. Samuel
Preston led Mrs. Retta JohnSru
to the hynenjal alter where
Rev. West pronounced them
man and wife Good luck to
Won Sam.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

DR.. A, M. Wood, of Lentner,
has been visiting his brothers
Ferd and Lamar. He and DR.
Dallas of Hunnewell left for
Columbia yesterday to attend
the N. Mo. Medical Association
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. Boulware
of Monroe City arrived in the
city last night and are the guests
OF Mrs. Boulware's mother, Mrs.
j. M. Nickel, Hannibal Jour.
mai.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Miss Mae Proctor, Of ttii
CITY has again been elected to
teach room 3 in the PALMYRA
schools.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Skinner
enroute from their old home,
La Grange, to their new one,
Midland, Texas, have spent the
week in this city with her
brother, J. Il. S. Hickman.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Mrs, T. P. Middleton and lit.
tie sons, Warren and Warden.
left Thursday for their home in
Centralia, after a pleasant visit
with her mother, Mrs. Mary
Rouse.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18
BELLE JOHN SON,
Photographer.

At Paris Sat. afternoons June 20-27.
Photographers ConventionJuly Go
Hannibal Tuesday and Wednesdays
of each week after July H.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Mrs. A. Lee has moved from
Quincy to Chicago. She spent
the first of the week in this
city with her father, Capt. W.
FL. Bird, and her many friends
of the DAYS gone by.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Misc Ouie Foley accompa ed
her irleId. Miss BERTHE Your <
to her Salt River home Satur-
daV for 4 visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Hon. W. T. Ragland is at
tending to business at Midland,
Texas. Mrs. Ragland is spend.
ingthe week with Marion Coun
ty relatives and Miss Rec is
with Louisiana friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

w. S. Golden is one OF the
new readers of the DEMOCRAT.
Mr.. Golden and family now re-
side on the Geo. See farm, re-
Gently purchased by him. They
will make good citizens.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Miss Willie Maddox, one of
Ely's fairest, was in the city
shopping Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-18

Ennis D. holland and family,
of Shelbyville, are the guests
of mis- mother, Mrs. Mary No.
land.