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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Court House Contests.

Whenever I hear of two towns in a county contesting for the location of the court house, it recalls to my mind the contest that Birmingham and Elyton had for the Jefferson cour, house." said an "old timer" yesterday
 .eThe contest for the court house of this county occurred in the early days of the Birmingham district. Birmingham was then just beginning to come into promi- hence and Elyton was the cotton town of the county as well as the county site. The fight was hot and furious. There were parades by day and by night. Both sides fought for the court house and when the election came off Birmingham won out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
MIR. FlNNEeAN,s PHILOSOPHY

From the Baltimore American.
 Wanst they wuz a man manned Dor- gan-or was ut Clancy?-llved clost be a frind of moline an had a fur-r-naee thot wuddent git fairly stharted inny da-ay until along toords noight jisht whin ut WIZ tome t bank ut up fer tn noight. Since thin Dive seen a lot O peopiv thot remoinded me av thot fur-rnace They sphint most av their loives doin' nav thin ixcipt t dimonsthrate how big fool a mon eud be. An about tn toime they seemed t have harmed enough t live they doied, be hiVins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
SHE FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Mrs. N. was giving instructions to her new servant. Before removing the soup plates, Mary, always ask each person if he or she would like any more"
 ''Very good, madam"
 Next day Mary. respectfully lowing to one of the guests, inquired: Would the gentleman like some more soup?''
 'Yes, please"
 There isn't any left"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Vanderbilt elee Club.

1 am very glad to hear,a said an alum nus of Vanderbilt university yesterday that the Glee club of my old college VIII probably give an entertainment in Birmingham the latter part of March They are arranging a tour through Ala bama at that time, their objective point being Tuscaloosa. where Vanderbilt's baseball team plays the University Of Alabama on March 30. s1 and April 1.
 Vanderbilt has by far the best Glee club in the south. and has held that po- sition for several years past. It is under the direction and management of Charles c. Washburn. formerly of Birmingham and very well and favorably remembered here. Several entertainments will be given the club in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

of the exports of grain and meats from the Mississippi are now sent out to other countries through the gulf ports. This is but the beginning of a great revolution in exports, and later on in imports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.

From Life. I praised Jane's beauty and Amandas s
 wit. Each told the other; now I'm out of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
From Various Sources.

From various Sources.
 @ ENERAL WALLACES success in N life was due to his remarkable O memory. He is said never to have forgotten anything he ever read. His first ambition was to become an ar tist, but he was prevailed upon by his father to study law. It was while work Ing away at the dull routine of the law that General Wallace found time to write the books destined to rank among the noblest monuments of literature.
 In the civil war Wallace commanded a division on the second day of the battle of Pittsburg Landing (Shiloh). His failure to arrive on the field from his headquarters at Crump's Landing, six miles from Pittsburg Landing, and take part in the action of the fire day, result ing, as his critics declared, in Grants be- ing driven back, caused one of the bitter est controversies of the war. A year ago last April, on the forty-second anniver- sary of the battle General Wallace in a speech on the field defended himself from the charge of disobeying orders, and de- clared that Grants army was surprised on the morning of the first day by Gen. eral Johnson's troops.
 General Grant, despite the unfortunate misunderstanding, retained the utmost confidence In him, and had Wallace sent to the Rio Grande toward the close of the war to set on foot secret negotiations for the surrender of the Confederate forces in Texas and the forestallng of the French designs on Mexico.
 In 1863 General Wallace prepared the ened by raiding Confederate army. He saved the city from capture by General E. Kirby Smith. A little later Wallace fought the battle of Monocacy with Gem eral Jubal Early and prevented the cap- ture of Washington by the Confederate army. He was & member of the court that tried the assassins of President Lincoln, and was also a member of the court that convicted Henry Wirtz, com mandant of the Confederate prison at An dersonville.
 In 1881 he was adjutant general of the state but he resigned this office for a commission as colonel of the Eleventh Indiana infantry. The ladies of Indian apolis, upon the departure of this regi- ment, presented 1t handsome stand of colors. On receiving it. Colonel Wallace raised his hand and ereid: "Now remem- Der Buena Vista, boys and on our knees let us swear to defend this flag with the last drop of our blood.' Then. as he kneeled himself says a contemporary account. the whole regiment, with the same unanimity as when on drill dropped to their knees as if but one man, with right hand raised, while the colonel, in a solemn voice, said We pledge our countrymen to defend this flag with our lives, and die for it if necessary, God be- ing our helper. Amen A solemn ..amen' came in one breath from the reg iment, and a suppressed sob from ma jority of the bystanders echoed it.
 Though a great favorite among his men, he was rigid disciplnarian. In illustration of his strictness, the follow ing anecdote is told: While in camp near Pittsburg Landing. ise met one day four of his men carrying to their tent half an OK, which they had appropriated. As a punishment, he ordered each of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Hoeh is refreshing his memory. He now recalls eleven wives, and he is just getting his noodle in good work ing order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Sixty thousand dollars worth of iewelry belonging to Rejane was mis- laid at the moment of sailing. Of course! How delightfully."- conven- tionali
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

A Wisconsin girl was blind for a week and then recovered her sight During all that time she conl not tell whether her hat was on stralght.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Ticket speculating is beginning to affect the patronage of the Jefferson theatre It ought to be stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Hoch is locked up as spring is coming on, when young mans fancy lightly turns to love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

An Illinois farmer is involved in a damage suit over his automobile. We are advancing right along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Siberia would not be such a bad Llace for Gorky to go if the heating arrangements were not so bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The Pennsylvania railroad is going to spend $23,000,0U0. The Pennsyl. vania can afford it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

New Jersey will furnish the silk for Mrs. Roosevelt's inaugural gown. The people will pay for the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Cold waves are still chasing each other across the country. They are having a jolly good time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

It is feared that the milk trust will do all in it's power to advance ,he cause of race suicide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The north pole explorers can train for that latitude right at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The current baseball talk does take the chill off the weather at times and in spots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The windows on the avenue have been organized into a trust against inauguration day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Hoch is a better citizen in jail than out of it. and bank presidents feel safer while Cassie Chadwick is locked m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The United States Senate hegins to think grand juries should be abolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Gas Addicks is down to the bottom of his barrel, and his men are desert ing him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Hens that lay the year round are hens provided with Florida excursion tickets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Kansas is fighting King Rockefeller, and Kansas has at present no Wash ington or Napoleon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Washington is troubled lest 1t can not keep the snowdrifts down in Pennsylvania avenue on inauguration dav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Manchinow is a new giant who is nearly ten feet tall and eats as much as six men. Still, he is not In Vulcan's class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

oil refined by the Kansas officials may not be non-explosive or non. odorous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The President has ordered an in vestigation of Standard oil, and the order cannot be amended by the Sen- ate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The beef trust may be crushed, but its prices for meats are not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Wheat at $2 is predicted, but don't be too sure about 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

The weather clerk is tanning a great deal of weather into a short month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

There are no aged or infirm cold waves this winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Desertion is popular form of amusement in the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Buffalo Bill Is now on the trail of divorce that promises to be hot one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

A brave people are trying to avoid eating cold storage eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Hoch dislikes penitentiary life be- cause it involves celebacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Hoeh is refreshing his memory. He now recalls eleven wives, and he is just getting his noodle in good work ing order. Manchinow is a new giant who is nearly ten feet tall and eats as much as six men. Still, he is not in Vulcan's class.
 Washington Is troubled lest 1t can not keep the snowdrifts down in Pennsylvania avenue on inauguration day.
 The President has ordered an in vestigation of Standard oil, and the order cannot be amended by the Sen- ate.
  The weather clerk is tanning a great deal of weather into a short month.
  Buffalo Bill Is now on the trail of a divorce that promises to be hot one.
 -s-- Hoch dislikes penitentiary life be- cause it involves celebacy.
  A brave people are trying to avoid eating cold storage eggs. Desertion is popular form of amusement in the navy. Wheat at $2 is predicted, but don't be too sure about 1t.
  There are no aged or infirm cold waves this winter.
  Little Hungary Is feeling big now.
  The spots on the sun are still there. It is now called Big Hungary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Entered as the Birmingham, Ala. post office as second-class matter, under act of Congress March 5. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Little Hungary Is feeling big now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

No communication will be published without its authors nA ne. Rejected manuscripts will no. be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Venezuela needs a governess.

It is now called 'Blg Hungary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
Piano Recital.
From the News -scimi,al of Saturday

4 . Aht Va
OXFORD, Miss, May 27.-The
commencement season in this fair
little city was ushercd in Thurs
day evening by q piano recital
given by Miss Maggie Thompson
to her graduating pupil. Miss
Bella Bremen. The program
consisted of the most difficult
classical selections, faultlessly
rendered, and was interspersed
with songs and Rotations.
Miss May Belle Standifer gave
several Rotations. She received
the appreciativc attention Of the
large audience and added to her
reputation as an clocutionist.
Miss Bella Brenner. the h0n-
Gree of the occasion, Is consider
ed one of the best musicians i'm
our city, and reflects great credit
upon her teacher Miss Thompson.
The Hon. NJ. a. Montgomery
closed the exercises of the cve-
ming by presenting the medal Of
distinction in a few eloquent, we'll
chosen remarks, and closed by
rendering his heartfelt good wish
es for teacher and pupils.
Last night the regular concert
OF the class was given and was
greatly enjoyed by big audi
ence.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
Walthall's Brigade.

AT the annual reunion of Con-
federate veterans at Louisville.
KY, on June IA, Is and 10. there
will also be n reunion of the rem
nant Of Walthall's Mississippi
Brigade. 1t is desired that as
many as possible of the old COM
mand shall be present. 1t is es-
pecially urged upon every menu
Der of the brigade who visits
Louisville at that time to be sure
to attend the meeting. This bril-
gade was composed of the Twen-
ty-fourth, T.w ty-seve nth,
Twenty ninth, Thirtieth and
Thirty-fourth Mississippi regi-
ments, and Barrett's Battery of
Artillery.
THOS. SPIGHT,
Commander.
Ripley, Miss, May %, 1905
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01

Mr.. Martin Smith has returned
from New Orleans. where he has
recently graduated from Tulane
University in Electrical Engi-
necring.
Mrs. Belts. Of Chattanooga.
Tenn, who for many years resid-
ell on University avenue. is the
guest Of her friend, Mrs. }. b.
McEwen.
MISS Lizzie Mckinney delight
fully entertained the graduating
class OF the public school Friday
night at the home OF her sister.
sirs. l.. L. Temple.
Miss Ellen and May Riley. who
have been attending the Blue
Mountain Female College, stop
ped while en- route to their home
IN Hebron, with their brother.
Prof. I. l.. Riley.
Mr.. Robert Morgan and family
have moved to their country
home near Potts Camp, to spend
the summer. Miss Donnie Nor
gan will remain with her cousin,
Mrs. Charles Gates, for several
weeks.
Miss Cicmmie Brown delight
fully entertained her class mates,
the graduating class of the OK
ford Graded School, Tuesday
night. In the literary contest,
Aiss Mary Burney was the win
ncr OF the prize, volume of poems
Dainty refreshments were served
The friends Of Hon. J. C. KYLE
and wife. of Sardis, will regret TO
learn CT the death of their only
child, Curtis Kyle, Monday.
This young man was for several
years a student of the University
and was beloved by a wide circle
OF friends, who will deeply regret
ms unt'mely death.
The Mississippi Agricultural
and Mechanical College have is
sued invitations to their 25th an
nual commencement and Quarter
Centennial celebration, from Sat-
urday, June 3rd, to Tuesday,
June 9th. We trust that the in
'titution will continue to meet
with success, and be an honor to
he State.
Mr.. H. c. Cook, father of our
.ownswo;nan, Mrs. j. T. Cham
)ers, died at his home in Water
alley Monday, after a linger-
ng illness. Mr.. Cook was for a :
lumber of years a prominent 7
:itizen of the Orrwood neighbour
lood. He was highly esteemed
where ever known. To his be-
eaved daughter, we tender |
ympathy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
Commencement Exercises.

Following is the program foi
the 5yth commencement week al
the University Of Mississippi:
Sunday. June ith, IL n. M,
Commencement 5ermon-Rev. =,
i. Fullerton. u. u.
$50 p. m, Sermon before y.
NJ. G. A.-Dr. Fullerton.
Monday. June 9TH. II n. NJ
Contest in Execution.
$ y. m. Seaior Debate.
Tuesday. June 9Th. II 4. M.
Annual Grafton DR.. {. Al
phonse Smith.
SIP. M, Alumni Orations.
Wednesday, June 18th IL n. m.
Commencement Exercises.
gp. m, Commencement Ball.
The graduates in the literary
department are:
II. :. Barron, Annie Berry, $.
W. Bigger. T. T. Butler. A. \.
Coin. ID. +. Tanning. {. I. Gil
lespie. J. T. Gilmer. Mary \.
Haley, T. y. Hardy. K. b. HAIR
rison, Il. u. Heidelberg. L. Hell
delberg Emma X. Simmons, Kate
Lundie, 7. NJ. Powell. Mary l..
Rea, 5. V. Robertson, V. Blanche
Rogers, l.. Shumaker, l.. X. Wal
ton.
The graduates iu the law de-
partment arc:
ID. Y. Allen, l.. 7. Andrews.
W. Il. Bigg5, W. 4. Bowman, ID.
X. Chamberlain, c. Clayton. W.
+. Cook, L. W. Elmer, ID. c.
Enochs, |. NJ. Hairston, c. II.
Hamilton, T. +. Hamilton, V. X.
HOWE, l.. l.. Mayes, A. J. Me-
Laurin, c. Il. Ridgway, r. Rob-
crtSon, 7. b. Shelby. \. II. Ste
phen, W. +. Stone, II. V. Wat
kins, T. Q. Whitfield, j. l.. Will
liams, L. .. Newell.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
For Sale.

My residence on the corner OF
University avenue and Second
South street. The house has
seven rooms, commodious hall,
bath room, basement and cellar
A fine young orchard, garden,
lot, stable, crib, carriage house
and servants house are on the
Apply to
MRS. JENNIE STASDIFER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
legal Advertisements.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AtV -----.-ss.---
J. 3. Roach Administrator Of the
estate cf Robert McEwen.
Whereas, Letters OF Administration
were granted TO the undersigned Ia
the estate of Robert McEwen, deceas-
cd. by the Chancery Court Of i.aFsy-
cite County, Mississippi. on the s0th
day Of May, A. D., isOJ,
Now therefore, notice Is hereby
given TO all persons having claims
against the said estate, To have the
same probated, registered and fled
by the clerk OF the said Chancery
Court within one year from the date
OF this notice, and In the event OF the
failure to 50 probate, register and file
said claims within one year then all
such claims will be forever barred.
]. Il. Roach,
Administrator.
STONE < cryrrY. ATTORNEYS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01

Mrs. 5. Lindsay, of Fort William
Ontario, Canada, who has suffered
quite number Of years from dyspep-
STA and great pains in the stomach,
was advised by her druggist to take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. She did SO and SAYS, al find
that they have done me a great deal
OF good. | have never had any suf-
fering since | began using them" n
troubled with dyspepsia or indigcs-
ton why not take these tablets, get
well and stay well? For sale by all
druyyists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
DRS. STARKEY & PAiEN,
l1I2 Girard street, Philadelphia
San Francisco. Toronto, Can,

Unclaimed Letters.
List OF unclaimed mail matter left
in the Oxford, Miss, Post Office for
the week ending Saturday. May %:
Anderson, Mrs. Hannah.
Bruer, Miss Murnervia.
) Britton. Miss Clarr.
Colmon, Miss Ella.
Davidson, NJ.
Il Henderson, Addie.
7 johnson, James.
Jones, Issia.
8 Kee, Tom.
10 Linbrough. Mrs. Chris.
IL Lucus, Colmon,
IL Mitchell, Miss Sallie.
Is Oneil, Carl.
IL Owens, John (2)
Is Pegues, Miss Masella.
Is Porter, Mrs. Ella l..
II Sadler. Mrs. Belle.
Is Tarbell, G. E.
10 Thomas, Isaiah.
20 Thompson, K. z.
q Willben, Biller.
% Wiley. James.
When calnng for tho above please
give No. of letter and date ADVERTISED
S. NJ. HowRY, p. III.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
Notns.

Mr.. S. s. Webster. % Oxford
Is now representing us, and will
sell you a Singer Machine on easy
payments, or discount for Cash.
Also carries n full line of needles.
oil and parts of machines. Try a
Singer before buying any other.
SINGER SEWING MACHINE Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
Dissolution Notice.

The firm Of Avent. Matthews &
Co., has been dissolved by mu-
tual consent, T. W. Ayent con-
tinuing the business at the old
stand. All parties indebted to
the old firm are requested to call
and settle their accounts.
T. ". AvENT.
L. +. MATTHEWS,
W. y. WALKER.
May %, 1905.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
LEAVELLS
Business College.
OPENS JUNE 18th.
For a ten weeks course in
PRACTICAL METHODS
OF
and
Penrnanship.
Graded School c Commencement
ua-Night aud Day Glasses.

Graded School commencement
The commencement exercises
of the Oxford Graded School
Friday morning were attended by
a large and attentive audience.
An attractive program was rem
dered by the pupils of the school,
and a short and appropriate ad-
dress was delivered. After the
diplomas were delivered by Prof.
r. l.. Harris, a handsome sill
yer soup ladle was presented him
by the graduating class, as a
token of their love and apprecia-
ton of his efforts in their behalf.
The program closed with a song
by the graduating class.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
Boarding House for Rent.

The second house East of the
bridge, on the North sile of Uni
versity avenue for rent. Pos
session given June LIST. Nine
rooms, two halls and three gall
leries. Apply to D. NJ. Kim
brough, Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
KENTUCKY NEWS,

Lang Bros, druggist, Paducah. Ky,
write: ave sell more of DIR. Men
denhalI's Chill and Fever Cure than
all other remedies combined, having
retailed over 200 bottles ia the sea son
The physicians here prescribe il and
persons who once use it will have no
other.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
A cuAnASrEED CURE roR PILES.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or lrotud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money IL
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter OF how long standing
in 6 to ii DAYS. First aPplicationgives
ease and rest 50 cents. II your drug
gist hasn't it sand so cents in stamps
and it will be forwarded postpaid by
The Paris Medicine Co., ST. Louis, Mo
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
ACCEPT 40 susSTITuTE.

There is nothing Just as good for
Malaria. chills and fever as DR.. Men
deuhali's Chill and Fever Cure. Take
ii as a general tonic and at all times
in place of quinine. II il fails to give
satisfaction mail the front of the car
toou to j. {. Mendeuhall, Evansville,
Ind, and get your money back.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01
Compound Oxygen

Is rich IN Ozone and when in
hailed, heals lung and threat dis.
eases. 1t has proved very eifcc
tual in such cases, as great num-
bers Of our patients gladly testify.
IL tones up the system, and en-
ables il TO resist diseases, which
renders it valuable remedy in
chronic and acuie ailments.
You can have the advantages OF
the Ozone treatment at home by
using our Home Treatment by In-
halation. Write Tor particulars,
proof, etc. etc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-06-01

Administrator Insolvency Notice TO
Creditors.


Creditors.
Creditors Of the estate of +. e..
Cohrau, deceased. late of Lafayette
County, Mississippi, are hereby noti
fed that the estate of the said Cohran
was declared iusolvent by the Cham
Gerry Court of Lafayette County, Mis-
sissippi, ut the May term Thereof,
1901. Ard by virtue OF said decree of
Insolvency hereby give notice to the
creditors of said estate that they are
required to present their claims
against said estate within six months,
and have them prohabted and regis
tered by the both day of November,
1905. knY creditor who shall not
register his claim by said Nov. 3oth,
1905, shall be forever barred.
This May s0th, 1895.
Is. p. GRAY, Administrator.
KIaBRoUGH & THOMSON, Soils.