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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Pillow Cases

42x36, hemmed, 10c quality. Sc 45x36, hemmed. 12h2c quality, ss
 42x36, hemmed, Pepperell weight, 15c quality, 11c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01

Vote for Sid B. Jones for Police Commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
The Ferd Marx Store
Our March Sale of Dress
 Silks

begins Monday morning-the silk event of the year. This year will mark the greatest silk selling known in years.
 Over ten thousand yards oI silk included - all entirely new styles and about a third cheaper than regular price including plain taffetas, peau de soles, armure, liberty satins, figured japanese silks, foulards, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Sheets

81x9O, good Muslin. 59c quality, 45c
 81x90, Pepperell weight, 75c qual- ity, 55c
 90x90, Pepperell hemstitched Sheets, S5c quality, 6se
 Lonsdale, yard-wide Bleached Do. nestle, 7Ec Lonsdale Cambric, yard wide, 10c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
85C, Worth S1.OO

All Silk Foulards, white, black or navy grounds, with neat figures, stripes or dot designs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
soc, Worth 75C

Fancy Figured Japanese Shirt Waist Silks, black, white and navy grounds, with neat figures and dots and stripes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
75c, Worth S1.OO

Taffeta and Surah Shirt Waist Silks, all color grounds with hair line stripes, neat figures and checks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Plain Taffeta Silks

25 shades, elegant, rich and lustrous Taffeta Silks, 85c quality, 69c yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01

Corded Japanese Wash Silks; fifty designs; finest quality.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

For piano tuning and musical il :
strument repairing, address F. NJ.
Skaggs through the postotiice or
leave orders at the Endres restau-
rant. 46-tf
An epidemic OF typhoid fever is re-
ported at Topeka, Kansas. 1t is
estimated that there are 200 cases In
the city, and the disease isspreading.
The use OF impure water following
the June food Is assigned as the
cause.
Ward & Wade minstrels were greet
o. y a large 49, opp.eciative audi
ence at the opera house on last Fri
day night. Charles L. Fisk acted as
interlocutor in q graceful, pleasing
and happy manner. Charley McFar-
land played u violin. Messrs. Ward
& Wade are artists In their PROBES
sion and their speeialties were well
received. Fisk and McLain's musical
act was first-class. Mr.. Ward, with
appropriate remarks presented Mr..
Fisk q beautiful ring and Charley Nc
Farland With q fine silk umbrella.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

The Great Cole Younger and Frank
James Historical Wild West is an
nounced to exhibit here on Saturday,
September 10. This aggregation Is
now winning fame and fortune by it's
magnitude, extraordinary attrac-
tiveness and the unequalled varisem-
blance of its performances. Organ
lid by those two famous men, Cole
Younger and Frank James as an
object lesson to the world, showing
the realities OF life on the Western
frontier, it's success is tempting q
number OF limitations, but while these
are uniformly failing for lack OF
merit, the original is steadily grow.
ing greater, from year to year. It
now employs several hundred men In
the arena, including a large number
Of Sioux and Ogalalla Indians, q big
force OF expert cowboys, vaqueros,
gauchos, Cossacks, Bedouin Arabs,
European and American cavslrymen
and artillerists and many other typi-
cal representatives OF the various
classes oibrave and strong men, from
all parts OF the world, whose lives
have involved the doing Of manly
and heroic deeds. There 10 not any
where, and never has been, so re-
msrkable and exciting a performance
eiven BY any trcapc, as that Of this
Great Wild West Exhibition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Ballard Items.

The three-year old daughter OF
Scott Burkabile died Tuesday and
was buried at East Lynne Wednes-
day.
F. |. Teeter, after visit OF several
weeks with home folks, has returned
to Washington, where he has a posi-
ton in the pension Office.
Mr.. Hammond, of Holden, pur-
chased mules in this vicinity last
week.
Miss Lucy Christie is visiting in
Rich Hill.
A pretty little daughter arrived
Saturday to bless the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Tom hurry.
Miss Josie Mathers, OF Burdette, is
visiting her uncle, j. NJ. Green, and
family.
Mr.. Vest and Mrs. Day spent Sun
day with friends in Clinton.
]. W. Cole and wife, of Culver, Wis
tied at J. B. Hays Sunday.
Miss Maude Grow visited relatives
and friends In Henry county last
week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Ray, OF Butler,
visited j. A. Wariord's family on
their return from the reunion at
TIrich.
Rev. Francis will preach his fare.
we'll sermon at Walnut Grove next
Sunday. PANsY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
P. D. St0ughton, Land Agent.

GAO acres 8 miles northwest OF
Madison, Greenwood county, Kan.
14Oacres in cultivation, balance good
grass land. 100 acres bottom land.
40 acres in alfalfa. 80 acres in tim.
Der. Fine feed lots in timber. Farm
has plenty OF running water. Frame
house OF seven rooms, barn 20 by SO,
II feet high. Good cave and cellar.
Stock scales and scale house. Ideal
stock farm and only $500 per acre
ii sold soon. l have other good
farms and ranches OF all sizes for sale
on easy terms. Write to P. D.
SToUGHTON, Madison, Kansas, for
further information. 45.3t
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
R Rsdford and wife married May q, 1850

Z Radford and wife married May q, 1850.
To the first white male child born in Bates
county since the close Of the war of the rebellion
since birth "A Fine Hat j NJ Sceifers, Pleas
ant Gap, born Aug 20, 1865.
To the first white female child born In Bates
county since the close Of the war Of the rebellion
and who has resided here continuously since
birth.-A Fine Dress Pattern.-Millie Jobe,
born Jan. Is, 1858.
To the oldest man present who served as Q
soldier In the Federal Army during the war Of
the rebsllion.-A Fine Hat Milton Wells,
Rockville, aged 81 years.
To the oldest man present who served Is
soldier in the Confederate Army during the war
Of the rebellion.-A Fine Hail Dunlap, But
Ter. aged II yesrs.
To the oldest colored woman present an act
ual resident OF Bates county, born slave.-A
Fine Dress Psttern.-Ellen Crouch, born 1910.
Old Mems Foot Race.-l5o feet, by men over
20 years Of age. LIST prIra'ss; and %; srd Oh tth
special by D Thrslis, 10 pounds fresh beef
LIST prize, g W Ruddell, see n; 2nd prize, G-o
Jury, age Is; srd prize, ] NJ Wells, age 81.
Special, 10 lbs beef, Newton King, IS.
To lady throwing ball farthest Sl.-Mrs Ssllie
Beamen.
To the Oldest married couple present and iiv-
Ing together. John Holt and wife, each receiv-
cd pair Of shoes, were married Oct. %, 1915.
For the hsndsomest child over six months
and under vs-rs a gold US.
There werc IN entries and .he aw..ruil &
committee. after strenuous effort, uhey were
all 80 handsoms,) gave the blue ribbon and
ring to the 10 months old baby Of Mrs Lu
Swarsns.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
OLD SETTLERS 9TH MEETING.
Bad Weather Prevented Large
Attendance.

Inclement weather kept old settlers
away from the 7th annual meeting
OF the Old Settlers OF Bates county
on last Wednesday, still there was q
good sized crowd present and agood
time had by these old people.
Short speeches were made by
Mayor Hickman, P. H. Holcomb,
George Templeton, James h. Ray
bourn, j. NJ. Wells and others.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, P.
h. Holcomb; Vice President, W. C.
Hedden; Secretary, o. D. Austin;
Treasurer, Jas. Drysdale; Marshal,
.Tno. A. Devinnney; Asst. Marshal,
Chas. Dixon:
Prizes awarded:
To the white man present who has resided In
"s..s for longest period.-A Fine Ha.
-G W kains, Of Pleasant Gap. In I,4s.
To the white woman present who has resided
In Bates county for longest period "A Fine
Dress Pattern.-Mrs c Hurt, Of Butler, born in
Kentucky In 1915 and came TO Bates In 1888.
To the eldest man In Bates county. "A Fine
Rocking Chsir.-D smiser, bern July I, 1874.
To the oldest woman in Bates oounty.-A Fine
Dress Pattern.-hrs Charlotte Hurt, born 1915
To the FIRST white male child present born in
Bates eounty.-A Fine Carving set.-G W
Rains, born Sept. 5, 1s4s
To the Arss white female child present born
In counsy.-A Zine Carving sst.-Mrs Resi-
wix, born Nov. .. 1874.
To the Arst couple married In county present
and living segsthsr.-Two Reeking Chsirs,-c
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

A smooth school book library man
struck this county this week. He
WAS selling school libraries for $37.
His scheme was to see the president
and secretary OF each district and
get them to sign paper. purporting
to be an Endorsement OF his library.
but which in reality was an order on
the county treasury for $37, the
amount Of the lbrary.-Kennett
Mail.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

MANA GER WANTED.-Trustvorthy
lady or gentleman to manage busi-
ness in this county and adjoining
territory for we'll and favorably
known House OF solid financial stand.
ing. $1,000 straight cash salary
and expenses, paid each Monday by
check direct from headquarters. Elk.
pense money advanced; position per
manent. Address, Manager, 61O
Monon Bldg, Chicago, III. A 1St
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvel
GUS cures. 1t surpasses any other
salve, lotion, ointment or balm for
cuts, corns, burns, boils, sores, felons,
ulcers, letter, salt rheum, fever sores,
chapped hands, skin eruptions; iufal.
lible Tor piles. Cure guaranteed. Only
25c at q. L. Tucker, druggist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Ho! for Kansas! Special Excursion

10! for Kansas! Special Excursion
Sept. 18th.
Now is the time to 60. The real
estate firm Of Atkinson & Atkeson
has arranged a special excursion to
Grainfeld, Kan, - Sept. Il. This
is the time to 60 out and see that
prosperous country and get cheap
good land. Cost, nominal. / will
be in Adrian Sept. 10, Rich Hill Sept
IL, and Butler Sept. IL, to talk IN
the excursion and shall be glad to
see all interested and give full par
ticulars. E. B. ATKINSON.
The Kansas Landmau.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Cider, Cider, Cider.

We are going to make cider on ev-
cry Wednesday OF each week. Bring
in your apples. Barrels for sale at
the mill.
Cannon, Weiner Elevator Co.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Aucti0neer.

Iwant to cry your sales. Give me
q trial. Satisfaction or no charges.
Best of references furnished on appli.
cation. Call on or address, c. E.
ROBBINS, Amorett, Mo. 45-tf
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Hosiery Department.

With raw cotton higher than 1t has
been in years, we are happy to say
that early and heavy buying in this
line gives us the best and cheapest
line OF hosiery we have ever had
which Is saying q whole lot for We
have always been strong in this line.
UnequaIed Values in ChiIdrens
hose for school and hard wear. One
lot sizes 6 and 6s only. Full seamless
fast black, worth 10c In this sale En-
only ........................... w
One case school hose extra good
ones, sizes 6 to 0H, heavy
ribbed, full seamless &c each 0En
three pairs or....................Lu V
Bows and girls heavy bicycle I'm
hose Xxi and 2x1 rib zoe values lJ1
For those who want to pay as much
as DE for something nice We have
them that are sold regularly 3 pair
for $1.00.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Mems umbrellas regular 75c Efln
sellers In this sale Jul

Mems umbrellas regular 75c Efln
sellers In this sale at............Juu
We have an unequsled line iladies
umbrellas ordered for this sale and
hope they will get in ON time, all
made with 8 ribs and an elegant line
OF handles, you are sure OF your
moneys worth in every one you buy.
Fascinators.
The opera season commencing and
cool evenings creates a demand for
this comfortable and popular wrap.
For 25c we have in this sale 30 quail.
tiles. For soc hand made opera
shawls, worth 75c, aud so on up the
line to 81 90 each you feel like in
vesting that much.
For the children, Toques, Tam
O'Shantes and hoods are the most
sensible of all headwear.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

Abundance Of coal at Hunts bank
In Hudson township. AIN
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Umbrellas.

For school children at half price.
We closed out big lot of them that
are just fine for the school children,
they are worth SOC but 90 in 06n
this sale LUU
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

with heavy fieeced back at 10c per
suit or &c for shirts or drawers.
Extra quality, heavy feeced union
suits all finished seams worth 0En
35c on sale at....................LJ u
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Infants Hose.

In fancy colors and black from DC
to 25c in lambs wool mercerized silk
or lisle thread
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

wecan and will sell you cheaper than
many. Merchants buy them.
SOC gloves lined or unlined at. .JJ6
75c gloves lined or unlined at. .JuI
$1.00 gloves lined or unlined at lJI
$3.50 gloves lined or unlined. ~I'uU
A full line of dress gloves. Work.
ing or dress mittens lined or unlined
at the smae prices.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

Genuine Rockiords sc pair, heavy
weight 2 pair for 15c, a leader in
black seamless &c or 3 pair for 25c,
= pair for Zoe in this sale you get
double value.
We also include our wool and tleeeed
Hose in this sale,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
FOR THE GRANGE MEETING.
City Hall and Armory Will Be Finely
Decorated for Occasion.

e. l.. White of White & Westall, dec
orators, of Lewiston, was in the city,
yesterday, planning the decorations OF
the City building for the meeting of the
State Grange in December These VIII
be especially elaborate and attractive
as the building affords excellent OPP
portunities for this kind of work. over
the south entrance there will be Maine
State Grange done in electric lights.
The panels between the big pillars over
this entrance will be devoted to repre-
sensations of Faith, Hope and Charity
The first will be represented by the
cross. the second by the anchor and the
last by the heart. These will be done
in corn on a background of evergreen
This is expected to make an unusually
attractive display.
Practically the whole interior Of thf
| hall will also receive attention. The
word Welcome will appear over thu
stage done in corn with a background
| of evergreen. Lights of alternating
colors> will encircle the proscenium arch
Hundreds of yards of bunting in vel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
NEELEY LOSES THE CASH.
TVS @So'ouo Cash Bail Will Not Be
Returned to Him.

New York, Nov. 2s.-Judge Lacombe
III the United States circuit court, to-
Jay handed down an opinion overrul-
ing the motion made by Charles F. w.
Neeiey' convicted in Cuba of appro-
prlating s45,375 Of it's postal funds,
while acting as director of the post
onsces in Cuba, to vacate the attach
Inent MED by the United States against
s@o'ooo cash bail deposited by Neeley,
Win the registrar of the United States
circuit court, in this district. Neeley's
counsel had moved the dismissal on the
ground that the act Of amnesty passed
Wy the Cuban Congress in May, 1902,
whereby all Americans convicted of
oliile IN CUBA during the occupancy of
me island We're pardoned removed with
IL all penalties and disabilities and that
the money should therefore be returned
to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24


| Wright silver. He was q <yoane fellow
and seemed too frightened and hewitt
dered to resist. The booty he had car
ried Off in his former raid was found
and restored to it's owner later on
Johnny Wright was he hero of the
| town for nine days. He did not enioy
! it; somshow, Johnny had very little to
say about his exploit. Although It had
turned out well he was ashamed OF II.
Mamma Wright had talked little talk
to him about giving way to revengeful
feelings. She said The fact that IL. had
all turned out so fortunately was no
excuse for the motive. Johhny hung his
head and promised that he would never
again try to pay people out. nv
Ellis got his TALKING, TO from his
father. do not know just what Mr.
Wright said to him, but know that
Ellis never played any more tricks on
his small brother. He went from his
conference with his father straight to
Johnny. t' "A H.. III
Look here, sonny" he said manfully,
I'm sorry for locking you into the
pantry and putting ice down your back
and knocking over your Indian ambush
ana hiding your air gun and all the
rest. Forgive your penitent brother
and he'll let you alone after this" :rss
"G way with you," said Johnny yerv
red in the face. T'-s '.'ssi.tsS s =
But he told Elmer and Willie that
afternoon that Ellis was q splendid
brother and he meant to be Just like
him when he got blythe .Congre-
gationalist. ---.. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

low, white and blue, the Grange colors
will be used in streamers. The front OF
the stage, the galleries above and below
and the corridors will have an abun-
dance of this, artistically arranged.
The rooms of the city government will
also be beautifully decorated for the re-
ception which will be held there, Mr..
Hitchins will have these rooms after
the reception for an exhibition of Maine
insects, grains, grasses and fruits and
very fine display is assured which
will make a novel feature.
The Armory will also be decorated
with streamers. This will be used as a
lounging place for visiting Patrons dur
ing the meeting. Tables will be pro-
vided for those who bring their
luncheons with them and hot tea and
coffee will be for sale. There will be a
competent person in charge to check
wraps and bundles and to care for
them. 1t will be made sort of head
quarters for all visitors when there are
no meetings in progress-a place where
every one can go to chat with friends
and be at ease The decorations will
make it very cosy and pleasant. The
sixth degree work will be performed
here.
Practically the whole of the two
buildings which are close together will
be turned over for the use of the visit
ors and all the parts used will be deco
rated. 1t is expected that these alone
will be worth coming to see. There will
also be scores of beautiful windows
about the city so that it will have a
very festive appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
NEGROES TO COME NORTH.
League to Establish Them IN Stores
and Factories and on Farms.

Philadelphia. Nov. %. The Ameri-
can Protective League, an incorporated
negro organization, having member
ship of more than 100000, which is
holding its convention iii this city, will
buy extensive tracts Of land for the
establishment of negro communities in
the North and West
1t expects to solve the race problem
by gradually bringing up from tht
South 100000 blacks within the next
six years. 1t will establish negro de-
partment stores, factories, model tene-
ment houses schools and various other
business and educational institution.
for Northern and Western towns.
In Philadelphia the league will es
tablish early next year department
store, which will BE conducted b.
negroes, where only negroes will b,
employed and where negroes will b.
able to buy all commodities. 1t. ha!
an option on 1000 acres in eastern
Pennsylvania alone for the colonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
RUNkLE's PETITION DENIED.
Judge lacombe Rules the Same as in
the Beavers Case,

New York. Nov. 23.-Judge Lacombe
in the United States circuit court. to-
day, dismissed the writ of habeas cor
pus secured by Lawyer Franklin Blen.
in behalf of Maurice Runkle. the New
York merchant, indicted in Washington
together with August w. Machen and
A. q. McGregor. charged with conspi-
racyto defraud the government through
the sale to the postal department of
Heather pouches.
. AThe principal contention in Runkle's
.Rehalf was that where an accused was
NAIyssted in a district other than that in
NAfteA the Indictment was returned, he
Md& entitled to have the government
tpxHduce in the district wherein the ar
Tr3stsMas made. evidence of the crime
Ee4Ufed by the federal statutes. The
sEEA9Hee has been for the government
III no SO.
In he Beavers case Assistant United
gStaE$8 Attorney Wise made the novel
which was sustained by
SJixdgk Lacombe that the certified copy
sDf The Indictment was the prima facie
evidence of the crime" required by the
atatslte. the. identity of the accused
having f1rst5been established.
n In Diminishing the Runkle writ of ha-
beas corpus Judge Lacombe again sus-
Itained Mra4yfse. .t,..t ~.
Il Later III the day it was said by the
counsel for the accused that an appeal
would be taken to. the United States SUI
preme court at Washington to test the
decision OF the~court that the certified
hopytof the Indictment was the evidence
REQUIRED by law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
NO STRIKE IMMINENT,
everything Lovely on Berwick, Eliot
& York Street Railway,

portsmouth, N. H, Nov. est is
positively denied by General Manager
w. q. Meloon that any friction has de-
Veloped between the management and
the employees of the Berwick, Eliot G.
YORK Street Railway, that might result
In a strike. Reports to that effect
which have been frequent for the past
Two days are said to have been inspired
by some one unfriendly to the road.
Mr.. MelOOn said, tonight. that he had
made careful canvass among the men
to learn if there We're grievances and
had not been able to learn of a single
complaint. The feeling between en-
ployes and employers, he said, was all
that could be wished the company was
interested in the welfare of its men and
the men in turn were loyal to the man
agement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
Military Fair.

Z In the near future Co. H of this city
will give a twonights fair, which will
be of great interest to the citizens.
Arrangements are being made with
co. M of Augusta, to hold q series OF
competitive drills, one to be held in
Augusta and one at the home armory.
These drills will include both close
and extended order drilling, and also
some fancy drill will be attempted.
The other night will be devoted to- n
military drama, which will be staged
with greatest care and will be pre-
scented with the idea in view of MAX
ing it the best home talent dramaethat
has been put before the public in this
city. The annual ball of the company
will take place on the last night of the
fair Everybody watch for the 'fHili-
tary Fair" 81