The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22
bERNEY'S REMAINS ARE LAID ID REST Was Buried in Uniform of Con-
 federate Gray SHELBY COUNTYS BOOKS Property In the County Is Given In at Half It's Real value-other
 Montgomery
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SHELBY COUNTS BOOKS

Montgomery. October H-tSpecial)-Al that was mortal of William Berney was laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock.
 The remains were followed to the grave by a large number of devoted friends, and especially noticeable at the grave were many Confederate veterans who were there to pay last tribute of re- spect and love to a dead comrade
 A car of floral tributes were received.
 All during the early morning hours continuous stream of callers visited the home of Capt J. A. Kirkpatrick to take a last look at the good man whose life had been such that even the best among men might emulate.
 William Berney was buried in his uni form of Confederate gray. It was ms wish. Across the casket silk Confeder- ate flag was gracefully folded and at the feet floral piece rested, tied In white and blue, the colors so dear to the dead soldiers heart
 At thee hurch the casket was preceded to the altar by Camp Lomax, Mo- 151 As the cortege entered the church the choir sang softly, Nearer. My God, to Thee.'
 Dr. J. A. Patterson read lesson from scripture In keeping with the life and character of the dead and announced that he would give place to the venerable Rev. L. S. Handley of Birmingham, who had been Mr. Berney's pastor and dear friend for more than a quarter of a century.
 Dr. Handley chose for his text that passage from Revelations which spoke ot how blessed Is he who dies in the falth of the Lord
 The venerable man of God was Vlsloiy affected as he spoke He said that he had known MT. Berney for thirty years lie was a man who honored every phase or life that he touched In the family clrcie e more devoted husband Or father never lived. Modest as a girl gentle, sympa- thetic and kind, yet withal man or powerful convictions and the courage to do that always which was right
 His religious life was beautiful AS business man he followed closely the pre- cepts of the golden rule. His death was a distinct loss to society the business world and to the church.
 Heaven was richer.
 R.port on Shelby County.
 State Examiner of Public Accounts finds that the property of Shelby county is giv- en in at about half it's real value 10 the tax officers It is shown that there is m increase in valuations in 1905 over last year of s119,252 The valuation in 1904 were k4,575,974.
 These facts were brought out by an ex- animation of the books of the officers of the county just finished by MT. German. IL Is found that Judge of Probate A. r. Longshore had made a mistake against the State of 3625, and Tax Collector J. H. Robertson $lO, both of which amounts were remitted at once. The other officers whose books were examined were tax assessor J. H. Pitts, Superintendent of Education J. o. Dorrugh, Sheriff R. F. Cox, Clerk J. R. Dyke, ex-Clerk J. r. Pearson
 Shelby is one of the best counties in the state. having several lines of railroad. valued in 1904 at $1,941, 251, with other pub lie utility valuation follows: Telegraph lines, s74,722; telegraph s14,923 Besides this it has S195,310 in water company values.
 With all these and a number of fur naces and other iron works it is seen that the lands are given it very low ngure especially as they are in many eases underlaid with valuable minerals.
 Minor Appointments.
 The following new corporations are re- ported to the secretary of state today: H. Remey Jewerly company, Demopo- lie capital $2000: incorporators H. Remey, G. T. Breitling, J. F. Hood and J. c. Minge
 Geneva Mercantile company, Geneva. capital s40,0oO; incorporators, w. w. Bar nett; D. G. McInnis; A. L. Tatom W. K. keenan; j. R. Clark W. B. Hammond
 W. T. McGowand Mill Co.,. Mobile, capi- tai S50000 incorporators J. F., w. T. and John C. McGowan. To do a general saw mill and hunter trade.
 These notary publics have been named: E. II. Willis. Clear Creek; I. C. Beatty Birmingham Fox Iightfoot, Hortford; w. w Wester. 5adesdcn; w. co. Smith, Robinson Springs.