davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
WILL INSTALL NEW SYSTEM.
Telephone Company Making Many I'm.
provements at Jasper.

Jasper March q. -(Speclal)- South
ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany, It is reported, will begin at once
extensive improvements on It's system at
Jasper, and on the long distance lines rum
ming from this point to other places in
Walker county. 1t Is proposed to install
a new plant altogether and several thou
sand dollars will be expended on the To-
cal exchange.
d. E. Thomas, the local manager for
the company Is busily engaged on the
work now. and It is believed that within
a short while the work of rebuilding the
lines running from Jasper to Corona, Oak
man and CordoYa win begin. A line to
Carbon Hill Is also contemplated. The
local system will be built on the latest
plans, all wires being run in cables, and
the exposed wire being insulated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
peqrees Concerned on Three,
Social and Personal.

Tonight at $3.50 at the home of the
brides parents in Woodlawn Mr. Fred
Fletcher and Miss Carolina Wood were
quietly married in the presence of few
friends. Mr.. Fletcher is the popular cir
culation manager for the Birmingham
News in this city.
DIR. and Mrs. r. P. McTyiere. who
have been travelling in the east for the
past two weeks are expected to return
home next Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Young of st. Joseph,
Mo-. are the guests of DR.. and Mrs. ].
S. Winters.
Mr. j. r. Casteberry died last night
after illness of two weeks. The deceased
was married and % years OF age. The
remains were inferred this afternoon at
Cedar Hill cemetery.
Miss Corrie Owen and Miss Mabel Scales
are visiting in Birmingham this week.
The Ladies Aid Sociey Of the First
Presbyterian church will hold a business
meeting tomorrow afternoon at clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
DR.. ooGGINs A CANDIDATE.
Will Make Race to Succeed the Late
Congressman Thompson.

Alexander City, March 23.-(Speca1)-
Tallapoosa county has an announced can
didate for congress to succeed the late
Hon. Charles w. Thompson in the per-
son of DR.. ]. A. Goggns of Alexander
City DIR. Goggins is one of east Alabama's
leading physicians and surgeons and has
warm admirers throughout the Fifth dis
trict who will rally to his support ITALIA
poosa will stand firmly to its county man.
Mayor Fuquay whose probable can
didacy for congress which was mem
toned in the papers of yesterday states
that he will not be a candidate and will
be found in the ranks for his county man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
NEW KNITTING MILL.
CuIIman Citizens Are Working for
New Industry.

Culman March 3.-(Special. )-Through
the efforts of Frank V. Tilford, proprie-
tor of the Cullman guano works, there Is
strong probability of a 100000 knitting
mill being located at this place. Messrs.
Kavanagh Bros. of Waterford. N. Y,
realizing the necessity of moving their
plant south. have had their attention
drawn to this thriving city, and have
indicated willingness to locate here if
proper encouragement can be secured.
The matter was only brought to the
attention of our citizens yesterday, and
in a short while upwards of $4,000 worth
of stock had been subscribed for Gull
man needs just such industry, and
there is every indication that the in
vestment would be paying one for all
interested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
residence Damaged by Lightning.

Cullman, March % .-(Special)-The resi-
dence of Frank Hoscher, in West Gull
man, was struck by lightning last night.
One corner of the second story was bad
~ wrecked and some clothing cought on
fire but was exnguished before serious
damage was done. Mr.. Holscher and
family were shocked but were unhurt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
BURNETT AND LusK DEBATE.
Candidates at Bremen Last Night and
at Holly Pond Saturday.

cullman March 23.-(speciaL)-The
Hon. John l.. Burnett and Hon. John A.
Lusk. candidates from the Seventh con-
gressional district, will speak in joint de-
bate at Bremen, in this county, tonight
Tomorrow they will speak at Arkadel-
phia and Saturday they are scheduled to
be at Holly Pond. Much interest is being
taken in this contest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
After the SynodicaI COLLEGE.

Admission, March 23-(Special.)-Th Hon.
John y. Knox and Mr.. w. II. weatherly
were actively at work yesterday securing
subscriptions for the Synodical College Of
Alabama which Admission wishes to Sc
cure. Up to noon they had secured sls.5OO
towards the college fund but several
thousand dollars more are needed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
L. L. Hunt Painfully Burned.

Tuscaloosa, March 23-(Spcial.)-- IL L..
Hunt, who has charge of the wireing de-
partment at the Tuscaloosa Light and
Ice company, received two very painful
burns late Yesterday afternoon. Mr. Hunt
was on a tall step ladder rewirelng the
plant just above the engine, when the
ladder gave way. To prevent falling on
the engine he caught at large steam
pipe and before assistance could be rem
dered his arms were badly burned. His
burns wer dressed by DIR. Leatherwood
and it is hoped that he will be out again
soon.
The marvellous success of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is based upon the corner stone of
absolute merit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

All household emergencies can be met
and easily overcome by using Sloan's Lin
iment. 1t stops pain without unnecessary
rubbing.
For Cough, Sore Throat, Sciatica and
rheumatism there Is nothing like 1t.
Never travel without it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

I hereby announce my candidacy for
third associate Judge Of the circuit court
of Jefferson county. subject to the action
of the democratic primary.
a. T. RUDuLPH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
For County Treasurer.

1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for treasurer of Jefferson county. subject
to the action of the democratic primary.
H. c. MILLER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

| am a candidate for chancellor of the
northwestern chancery division of Ala
bama, which division is composed of the
counties of Jefferson, Fayette, Blount and
Tuscaloosa. Subject to the action OF the
democratic primary to be held on the 18th
of April eo4 Respectfully,
JOHN ]. j. ALTMAN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
eeoIster ~ the cIreuIt Court

John S. Gillespie is candidate for re.
election to the office OF register OF the
circuit court of Jefferson county. subject
to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
FOR Coroner,


hereby announce myself a candidate
for coroner of Jefferson county, subject
to the action of the democratic primary.
w. d. PARIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
For Probate judge.

The Age-Herald Is authorized TO an
nounce J. p. Stiles a candidate for re-
election as Judge IF Probate of Jefferson
county. subject tn the action OF the
Democratic primary. Lift
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

S. E. Greene Is a candidate for Judge
Of probate Of Jefferson county. subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

We make the best [ -,s IN town Age
Herald En9ravinc .'o:nDany.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
For ChanceIIor Northwestern pIvIsion.

John C. Carmichael is a candidate for re-
election to the office of chancellor OF the
northwestern division, embracing Jeffer-
son, Blount and Tuscaloosa counties. SUBJ
ject to the action of the democratic pri-
mary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
Lodges of BeSsener Planning
for New Hail.
WILL ORGANIZE STOCK co
Lodges Will Sell Shares at $40 Each.
Mass Meeting Next Monday Night.
Politics Becoming Warm.
Other News.

Bessemer. March ,special)-The
central committee from the two odd
Fellows lodges and the two Knights of
Pythias lodges met tonight and appointed
a special committee to select a site ON
which to erect building to be called Fra
ternal hall, and report back to the COM
mittee next Wednesday night
ihree members from each of four lodges
heid meeting tonight for the purpose of
outlining plans to build hall. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed to look
after a site on which to erect the build
ing; Judge B. c. Jones of Linton lodge
No. 152 Knights of Pythias; w. D. Lanier
OF Myrtle lodge, No. 1853, Knights of
Pythias J. Rosebaum of Bessemer lodge
No lOs, Odd Fellows, and hush Randle
of Marvel City lodge, No 2e2, Odd Eel
lows. This committee will go to work at
once to secure suitable site and report
to the central committee next Wednesday.
1t is the intention of the lodge to build
hall that can be used by all four of the
orders. The proposed structure will be
three stories high. The first floor will be
rented to a business firm, the second will
be public hall to be rented for enter
tainments and the third will be used by
the lodges.
1t isthe purpose of the Odd Fellows and
the Knights of Pythias to organize d
stock company and sell the shares at $40
each. All the lodges have money on hand
that they will contribute to the company
The Bessemer lodge of Odd Fellows has
over $1,000 in cash, having received $4,000
for its site sold to the government ON
which to build a postoffce
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

TIE Age-Hera1d Is authorized tn an-
nounce that H. p. Hefin IL candidate
for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson
county. subject tc the action Of the DEM
ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
Mass Meeting Next Monday.

Next Monday evening the people of
Bessemer will hold a mass meeting at
Rebie hall for the purpose of hearing the
final reports of the different committees
canvassng in the interests of the Synodi-
calrcollege to be established by the Pres
byterians of Alabama. The prospects for
the Marvel City securing the school are
brighter than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Superintendent of Education OF JEFF
ferson county subject to the action ot ths
Democratic primary. P. NJ. MNEIL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

munity express appreciation of the great
developing power of railroads and 1t
means a future. For after all the people
are the builders in that their encourage
ment fosters and their patronage makes
rich
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

hereby announce myself candidate
for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject
TO the action of the Democratic marty
WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
Politics Very Warm.

Now that all the candidates have filed
their names with the county committee,
politics in Bessemer are getting lively.
All the other races are practically over
Swallowed by the fight for the city judge
ship between Judge b. Clay Jones, the
incumbent, and Judge William Jackson
of the inferior court, and the race for the
clerkship of the city court, between e.
A. Dudley, w. d. Lanier and T. L. Huff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
Population of the County.

The last United States census gives to
the county over 1000 inhabitants. 1t Is
believed that this number has already in
creased to 40, 900, and confidently predicted
that the census of 1910 will find $4,000 peo-
pie or more within the county limits; and
when we take into consideration the
natural invitation here extended and the
wide-awake spirit of these people, we
must observe the reasonableness and
even modesty of the claim.
Cotton grows remuneratively on these
hllsides, and in the valleys. Corn, the
small grains (even wheat and all the
grasses grow to perfection. Sugarcane is
raised In all parts of the county, and root
crops garden vegetables, fruits and flow
ers are everywhere In evidence.
Stock-rasng is also profitable indus
try, and is promised increased attention
this year and the years to come.
Besides the numerous brooks branches
and creeks which flow through Talladega
county the majestic Coosa river winds
its way through generously, watering
these productive lands; and the people
indulge the hope that at an early day the
government will make appropriations sur
ficient to utilize the Coosa as real water
way to the sea to transport the rich min
eral timber and agricultural products OF
this section to the great markets of the
world. In justice to a long-waiting pa
tient. tax-paying people, and in response
to natures helping hand, this ought to
ba done
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

Err Solicitor Tenth ,IuIi~i=i Circuit.
The Age Herald IL authorized to an
nounce Frank Catalan a candidate for
Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

The Herald IL authorized to an
rounce John MCQUEEN candidate for
solicitor Of the Tenth judicial circuit.
subject TO the action Of the democratic
primary,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
TALLADEGA IS AN
EDUCATIONAL CITY
Schools and Industries Combine
TO Make it Great.
SEVENTH IN POPULATION
Whole County is Growing Rapidly and
Census of 1910 Promises to
Show Some strlk-
ing Figures.
SEVENTH IN POPULATION
BY FRANK v. EVANS.

Talladega, March 23.-tspeeial.)-A11
Talladegians are sure that this county
ranks as high as seventh in population
and wealth in Alabama, many of them
seem certain it is sixth, and few are
claiming that it occupies the fifth posi-.
ton. Be this as 1t may, one thing is
quite sure and that is that Talladega
county is one of the largest and richest of
all Alabama counties, and is growing at
a rapid rate. No county in the state has
a greater or richer diversity of natural
wealth than has Talladega and her peop,e
are fully awake to the possibilities of
development which confront them. Her
beautiful hills and mountains contain
rich stores of valuable minerals. The
soil of her fertile valleys respond most
graciously to the inviting hand of indus
try; her forests of timber are yielding
abundantly; her running streams of wa
ter refresh and beautify; and the salubrity
of this climate makes perfect the cond-
ton. Talladega county, therefore. has a
sure basis for her present and future
greatness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

l. W McAdory Is a candidate for county
superintendent Of education. subject to
the action Of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

The Are-rerald IL authorized to an
nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for
reelection for solicitor Of the Tenth iudi-
eial circuit, subject to the action Of the
democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
City of TalIadega.

Talladega county has within its borders
several fourishing towns all now rapid
ly growing; but it is, especially of the
city of Talladega your correspondent
wishes here to write, and others shall
come in turn.
TalIadega Is not unknown to Alabam-
ians, for 1t has history quite familiar
to even the school children who have read
of the Indian war times, when General
Jackson drove the redman away from
these hills and valleys that civilization
might come and occupy, build up and
develop. The Indian name of the county
and city, a few Indian mounds and some
bleaching bones on the hillsides, are all
that now remain to tell of the former
habitues of this place, save that which
is written In song and story.
Talladega has made history each de-
cade of its existence. This city has
given to the state and to the nation some
of the foremost men of both-soldiers,
legislators. judges, lawyers, politicians,
statesmen. Talladega was the home of
Senator John r. Morgan, when he was
a struggling young lawyer and after he
had attained distinction at the bar This
city was the home of Ex-Governor Par
sons. the Bradfords, Frank Bowden, John
Il. Knox. Congressman Bowie, Charles
NJ Shelley, and numbers Of others whose
public lives have made and are making
history for the state. II has often been
said that climate and soil and the daily
scenes presented by nature have much
to do with forming the character of men,
enlightening their minds and making
them strong for the duties of life; and
1t is true that environments and associa-
tons are accounted strong factors In
manly development.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

hereby announce myself candidate
for Board Of Revenue. subject to the ac-
ZION Of the democratic primary.
HUGH MGEEVER-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
ANNOYING rs,
FOR Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce John 7. Reed as a candidate for
board Of revenue, subject to action of
democratic primary.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Board Of Revenue.
subject to the action of the Democratic
party. ]. K. P. LAIRD.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Board of Revenue. subject to tbs
action OF the democratic primary.
d. A. HELMICH
The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce w. B. Burton a candidate for
member Of the Board of Revenue OF JEFF
ferson county. subject to the action OF tns
democratic primary.
hereby announce myself candidate
TOR Board of Revenue. subject to the ac-
ZION Of the democratic primary.
HUGH MGEEvER-
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub
5ect to the action of the democratic pri-
mary. H. w. CROOK
John M. Sims announces his candidacy
for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county.
subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
for Board Of Revenue Of Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
ANDREW L. McwILLIAMs.
For Tax Collector.
] hereby announce myself candidate
for Tax Collector of Jefferson county.
subject to the action Of the democratic
party P. h. BOWERS.
The Aee-Herald IL authorized to an
nnunce George p. Tarranf of North Biz
nningham candidate for Tax Collector of
Jefferson county. Subject 70 the action OF
the democratic party.
himself a candidate FOR Tax Collector OF
Jefferson county. srhiect to the action OF
the democratic party
For e~ii~Iaor
hereby announce myself candidate
for Solicitor for Jefferson county subject
TO the action of the democratic marty.
WILLIAM K. TERRY.
TIE Aee-Hera1d Is authorized tn an
norInce that VI. p Hefin IL candidate
for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson
county,. subject tc the action OF the DEM
ocratic primary.
For Solicitor Tenth .IuLiei=f Circuit.
The Age Herald IL authorized to an
nounce Frank Catalan a candidate for
Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
The Age Herald IL authorized to an
nounce John MCQUEEN candidate for
solicitor Of the Tenth judicial circuit.
subject TO the action OF the democratic
primary
The Are-rera1d IL authorized to an
nounce John C. Pugh a candidate for
reelection for solicitor Of the Tenth fudi-
cial circrit. subject to the action of the
democratic primary.
Eor probate ftIdde.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce w. B. Burton a candidate for
member Of the Board of Revenue OF JEFF
ferson county. subject to the action OF the
democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

William J. Mirns Of West End announces
himself a candidate for Tax Collector OF
Jefferson county. subject to the action OF
the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Board of Revenue. subject to tbs
action of the democratic primary.
d. A HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
"kInq's Comedians Tuesday Niqht.

Kings Comedians" a well known COM
edy company, will appear next Tuesday
night, March 90 at Library hall. The
proceeds of the entertainment will go for
the benefit of the public library.
Degrees Conferred on Three.
AT the regular meeting of Bessemer.
Chaper Royal Arch Masons last night,
the master degree was conferred upon b.
j.. Hendershot, Sam Stewart, and w. f.
Deshazo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

I hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to Board of Revenue sub
5ect to the action Of the democratic pri-
mary. II. w. CROOK
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24

The Aee-Herald IL authorized to an
nnunce George p. Tarranf of North Biz
mfngham candidate for Tax Collector OF
Jefferson county Subject 10 the action Of
the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
The City's Strength.

The census of 1900 shows the city of
Talladega to have had then population
of 5056. Today everything indicates that
at least COCO people inhabit the city, and
they all seem thrifty and happy. Tai
ladega Is thoroughly equipped city
with beautiful homes, churches, schools,
shade trees. good driveways and walks
substantial business blocks strong banks
telephone exchange, gas works. electric
lights, water works and a perfect sew
erage system. But of all a chraming
and hospitabe people.
Surrounded as she is by rich agriclil-
tural and mineral lands. Talladega is not
solely dependent upon these, for she Is a
manufacturing city of no small propor-
lions. Here are located and in successful
operation three large cotton mills. one
with $500 spindles and two Of 5000 spindles
each the three giving employment to
hundreds of people.
There are also located here foundries
and machine shops, planning mills and
smaller mechanical works quite numer-
Gus, all of which carry pay rolls that
relieve all pressure from time 20 time.
The Making of Iron.
The Talladega iron furnace is out of
blast at this time. as are many in the
Alabama district, but with a revival Of
the general iron trade it will resume op.
erations. AS is well known the soft grade
iron abounds in this county of the very
finest quality, while the Talladega mag
netic ore has become famous
OF course the Coosa river is the boup-
dairy line of the coal fields. and Talladega
county has no coal. but the furnace COM
pany here brings its coal from the Coal
City seam, distance of less than forty
miles, on its own railroad; and with the
abundant beds of limerick and iron under
the very shadow of the furnace stacks ii
is claimed that iron can here be made as
proftably as anywhere in the district
AS a railroad center Talladega is quite
important. She has the Louisville and
Nashville, the Southern, the birmingham
and Atlantic and the new Eastern Ala
bama railroad. The latter runs into Clay
county for the development Of that richly
timbered section and to tap the beds of
minerals in that county, which are pro-
nounced more numerously diversified than
in any other county of the state.
And yet Talladega people declare they
need and will have more railroads. For
instance" remarked a prominent citizen
today, it is only forty miles by direct
route from Talladega to Birmingham and
by the present rail route it is about sixty
miles. We must get closer together"
1t is good sign when people Of COM
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-24
For Tax ColIee.or.

] hereby announce myself a candidate
for Tax Collector Of Jefferson county,
subject to the action ut the democratic
party. p Il. BOWERS.