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The Lamar register., 1906-01-03
Like Eairyland Courts.

LING SobiASs
II was like going from one court in
Fairyland into another. to invade the
strawberry farm at the back of the
monastery. The door of the one
roomed cottage stood wide open at all
times, and through the dusk of the in
terror there cleaned Just one speck
OF light from the little lamp hanging
in the corner in front of the iiSon with
its brown-faced virgin. There was no
furniture in the room over and above
a rough deal table and shake-down.
and the peasants bath and washstand
were supplied by the quaintest OF
green earthenware vessels Il wish |
had nowD suspended from ;he over
hanging roof outside the front door.
1t had three spouts. and from these
the old man (he showed us how he
did it, with quiet smile) poured Wa
ter into the hollow of his hands. and
in this manner performed the ablu-
tions he considered it we'll to perform
once week. The strawberries he had
picked seemed to lack flavor after he
had guilelessly laid bare to us the Sc
The Lamar register., 1906-01-03

Shrine in Village Chapel.
crets of his toilet: but when we asked
whether we might pick our own sup
ply. SO that he might send to market
all he had gathered, he assented WIN
smiling courtesy. and another fascina-
ton was added to our picnic in Fairy
land.
In Autumn and Winter.
In autumn. when the great ratts
came down the Neva from unknown
places much further north. we sat on
the wooden seats in front OF the
monastery church. listening to the
songs of the men on the rats and
watching the wild geese and ducks
flying southwark high overhead. ana
now and then a monk would come anu
sit beside US. offering us hospi.afty
in the, shape OF a bunch OF RED rowan
berries. which he ate with obvious en-
toyl,cnt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
MISS MINNIE NANCE
WEEDS IN BIRMINGHAM
Marriage Was Quite a Surprise to Her
Relatives at Hunts
vile.

Huntsville, September S.-(Special y
Relatives and friends in Huntsville have
been notified of the marriage of Miss
Minnie Nance daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Nance of this city to Mr. Fall L..
Miller in Birmingham. Miss Nance had
been visiting in Birmingham and Tuske-
gee and her parents were expecting her
home when the announcement of her mar
riage was received.
Victor Gooch, night clerk at the Hunts
Vile hotel, has resigned and is sue
ceeded by Randall Lynskey. former night
clerk at the MCGEE. Chgis Lynskey has
resigned as day clerk at the MCGEE to go
to Cincinnati and re-enter college and
is succeeded by Harris Bentley. Reuben
Warm has taken the position of night
clerk at the MCGEE
Annual revival meetings have been in
progress at Mt. Zion church during the
last week and much interest has been
aroused. There has been a large num-
Der of conversions. The pastor Of the
church, the Rev. Mr.. Weaker, has been
assisted by the Rev. III. E. Rice of Hunts
Vile
The Huntsville skating rink has in
augurated a weekly contest for prizes
to be awarded to the most graceful couple
skating on Friday nights Mr.. Oscar Rand
and Miss Margaret Bradshaw won the
prizes last night and the biggest crowd
that has yet assembled at the rink was
present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
PILES
A Trial Package of the Wonderful
Pyramid Pile Cure Is Sent BY
Mail to Everyone to Test Thor
ouqhIy Free of Charqe.

II have tried your pile cure and find
them all you recommend them. / am very
thankful to you for ever putting them
within my reach. for I have had one box
and | have not used all of them yet. and
l feel like a new woman today. and I
tell everybody about them When I
floor. but now l can do my work all
right My work was a burden to me
before / started them. but | can tell you
that | can work much better now. You
can rely on me. / will tell everybody
about Pyramid Pile Cure. Yours sincere
iy. Mrs ]. Bond, Toronto, Canada. SO
Pears Ave"
Or IL you want TO prove this matter at
our expense, before purchasing. send
your name and address to the PYRA-
MID DRUG CO., 50 Pyramid Building.
Marshall, Michigan. and receive sam
pie packet free by return mail
The use of the wonderful pyramid
Pile Cure avoids the danger and ex-
pense of an operation. You cure your
self with perfect east, in your own home.
and for little expense.
Gives instant relief, heals sores and
ulcers, reduces congestion and inflam-
nation. and takes away pain and Itch
ing.
After you have tried the sample treat
ment. and you are satisfied, you can get
a full regular-sized treatment of Pyramid
Pile Cure at your druggists for 80 cents.
If he hasn't 1t. send us the money, and
we will send you the treatment at once.
by mail. In plain sealed package.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Stockholders of Sn.on Springs Com.
press Company Meet.

Union Springs, September S.-(Special)-
At a meeting of the stockholders of the
Union Springs Compress and Power COM
pany held a few days ago the following
new officers were elected: George E.
Pierce. president; C. E. Gholston, vice
president: j. NJ. Ellis. secretary and treas
urer; J. Heron Rainier, manager. The
compress company will not do a ware
house business this season.
c. l.. Gholston has purchased the hard
ware business of w. NJ. Johnston.
our town is again today without water,
on account of a slight break down in the
machinery.
Miss Tennille who for several weeks has
been the attractive guest of Miss Carrie
Belle Hayes left yesterday for her home
in Montgomery.
Mrs. Hugh Foster and children have re-
turned from a long visit to Columbia.
Tenn.
Mr. and Mrs. r. ]. Johnson have moved
10 Montgomery where Mr.. Johnson will
engage in the cotton business.
Professor Long has arrived to enter up
on his duties at the public school and
is assisting Professor Harrison in giving
preliminary examinations to pupils. The
attendance promises to surpass that of
previous years. School opens Monday.
Miss Margaret Stakeley of Birmingham
arrived today for a short visit to her
parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
MRS. J. W. SANKEY IS
DEAD AT UNION SPRINGS
She Was One of the Most Popular
Young Women In That Section
of the State.

Union Springs, September S.-6Special)-
Universal sorrow reigned in our town this
morning when it was known that at | l
O'Clock last night Mrs ]. W. Sankey had
died. Mrs. Sankey was the wife of DR..
]. w. Sankey of Downs and was former
" Miss Marie Hobby. daughter of Capt.
r. L. Hobby, at whose home she died.
She was one of Union Springs favorite
young women, and possessed strong,
sweet character. Less than a year ago
she was a fair and happy bride.
She leaves a father, two sisters, Miss
Annie and Miss Jennie Hobby, two broth
ers, Buford Hobby of Albertville and r.
L. Hobby, Jr., of Union Springs; de-
voted husband and many relatives.
The remains will be carried to Eufaula
tomorrow morning for interment in the
family burial ground The Rev. j. j. 5.
Hall of Ensley, formerly her pastor will
come down and conduct services. He will
be assisted by the Rev. Bertram Brown.
The following relatives were called here
today by her death: Mrs. Merrill and son
of Eufaula c. NJ McRae of Birmingham,
Mrs. George Walker of Montgomery, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Buford Hobby of Albert
Vile
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
TUSCALOOSA WILL
HAVE WATER WORKS
CENSUS is NOW BEING TAKEN
PRELIMINARY TO THE ISSUING
OF BoNDS-oLD PLANT HAS
BEEN CONDEMNED BY COUNCIL.

Tuscaloosa, September ESPECIAL. 1.-The
population here Is delighted over the
fact that Tuscaloosa is soon to have a
new water works system with all the
pure water that the city needs Bonds are
to be sold by the city and a handsome
plant erected which will be operated by
the city. Mayor Blair is at the head of
the venture and has ordered a census of
the city taken. A population of six thous-
and is required before the bonds can be
fioated and there Is not the least doubt
but that Tuscaloosa can show up much
larger population than will be necessary
to secure the amount needed.
The track over about one-third of the
new Belt extension has been laid and be-
fore another week shall have ended cars
will be making the belt around the city
every hour Besides this schedule the
trains will still run to Holt some half
dozen times per day.
Upon waking from a nap yesterday
afternoon S. f. Aston found negro
boy in his room with revolver belong
ing to Mr. Alston's son. When he saw MIR.
Aston was awake he dropped the weapon
and attempted to escape, but he was
caught and turned over 10 the police. The
negro says that he was there to get en-
ployment and claims that 1t was not his
intention to steal
The city fathers held quite an inter-
esting meeting last evening. Five hun
bred dollars was voted for work at the
city schools. The dspcnsary reported
profits for the month of August at $23S5. 26.
An ordinance was passed controlling con-
duct In pool rooms and provided for the
closing of them In case of necessity. In
the future all builders of sidewalks will
have to receive permits from the city as
to width. etc.
Miss May Ellsbury of Demopolls was
given delightful card party by j. w.
Strudwlck last evening. The ladies' prize
was won by NJ r. Merritt and the gem
tlemens prize was captured by Monroe
Rosenau. Delightful refreshments added
much to the pleasure of those present.
Reports received from many sections of
this county point to a shortage in this
years cotton crop which will probably
be more than Is per cent. These conditions
were caused by the excessive rains which
fell throughout this section some thirty
days ago. In many sections the weed is re-
ported large, but very poorly fruited.
The movement has already started but
farmers are not inclined to sell.
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Jail Is Insecure.

Florence, September S.-(SpeciaL)-All
offenders against the laws of the city Of
Florence are confined in the county jail,
the callaboose having been abandoned as
insecure. The city prison is located in
the basement of the new city hall, which
was completed about two years ago. and
to the casual observer looked as safe as
bolts and bars could make 1t with all
the latest styles in prison paraphernalia.
But to the surprise of the officials al
most the first prisoners incarcerated took
their departure without the formality of
a DISMISSED by the Mayor, and succeed
ing occupants have repeated the perform
ance with such persistency that the place
has been abandoned altogether
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Simpson Is Sworn In.

Florence September ESPECIAL Hon.
r. T. Simpson. Jr., of this city, was
sworn in this morning by Judge Joseph
H. Nathan as solicitor of the Eleventh
judicial circuit and Immediately assumed
the duties of his office, former Solicitor
w. III. Sawtelle leaving for Texas to join
his wife, who is an invalid. The news Of
Mr.. simpsons appointment was convey
ed to him last evening in a telegram from
the executive offices at Montgomery and
was received with much satisfaction by
his fellow townsmen. Mr.. Simpson is a
man of much force and ability and when
he intimated this morning that he would
endeavor to see that 1.-THE punishment fit
the crime" in this circuit, his hearers
took 1t to mean that for the next four
years at least evi-doers would travel a
rough road. The term for which Mr. Slmp-
son is appointed is four years, Mr. Saw
telle having already served two years of
his six-year term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
MCCARTNEY PAYS
VISIT To DECATUR
Makes Address to Winona
Lodge No. 3 Junior Order
WILL HAVE AN ORCHESTRA
Isom West, an Aged Citizen of Morgan
County, Falls From Buggy and
is Picked Up, Dead.
Fifteen for Office.
WILL HAVE AN ORCHESTRA

Decatur, September S.-(Speciall-W r.
Mccartney of Admission, state councillor
of the Junior Order of United American
Mechanics, paid an official visit to Wi
mona Council No. of that order last
night.
Mr. Mccartney arrived here on an ait
ernoon train and was escorted to his motel
by a committee. Later in the afternoon
he was given a carriage ride over the De-
caturs. accompanied by Mayor Henry
A. skeggs and Past Councillor VIII w
Nelson.
Last night Mr. Mccartney delivered a
speech before Winona council, which was
much enjoyed. He was introduced by Sen
ator s. A. Lynne. At the meeting last
night the Rev. George f. Boyd, presid-
ing elder of the Decatur district of the
Methodist church, south, Joined Winona
Council by card He was also introduced
by Senator Lynne and delivered most
interesting speech.
This afternoon State Councillor Mozart
ney drove to Mt. Zion Council, a distance
of ten miles in the country, where he
made an official visit to that council to-
night He was accompanied on the trip
by Past Counciler VIII W Nelson. Next
week Mr.. Mccartney will visit Lacy
Springs Council. in this county, and will
also visit Sheffield Council.
To Have Orchestra.
The Decaturs are to have this winter
one OF the best orchestras in North Ala
bama The pianist will be professor Kin
ney, a noted Italian musician. who comes
here from Cincinnati. Another member of
the orchestra will be Prof. Clarence
Klink, one OF the most noted violinists IN
Alabama The other members will be local
people who have made more than local
reputation as musicians.
Isom West. an aged citizen Of Progress,
this county, while on his way to Enon
church Thursday fell from his buggy.
When picked up by friend IT was found
that he was dead.
There are no less than fifteen applicants
for the office of tax assessor In this coun-
ty. the office having been made vacant
by the death of Assessor c. G.. Harris a
few days ago.
Some of the prominent applicants are
Frank Trouo. Il. 8. Garrison, Frank
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Case Is Decided.

Florence, September S.-(special.)-After
being on the docket of the Lauderdale
county circuit court for four years, the
case of James Etheridge vs.. the Ashcrsft
Cotton Mills for 5000, was settled today
by the jury bringing verdict for the
defendant Etheridge was an operative in
the defendant mills and while working
with some of the machinery had his hand
injured. His suit was based on the claim
that he was put to work at the machine
without sufficient experience. A case
which is almost identical is being heard
today In the circuit court entitled Moul-
ton vs.. the Cherry Cotton Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
BARTON IN CONTROL.
Retirement of Senator Dick Is De-
manded BY Republicans.

Cleceland, o., September S.-The
friends of Congressman Theo E. Bur
ton were in complete control of the
Cuyahoga county republican conven-
tion today The platform adopted de-
mands among other things the retire
ment of United States Senator Dick as
the head of the party organization In
Ohio, calls for the election of United
States Senators by popular vote and
endorses President Roosevelt and Sec
rotary Taft.
Congressman Burton in his speech
before the convention said that for
both Senators Dick and Foraker he
had only kindly feelings personally,
but that in the issues between the
Ohio Senators and the President he
desired the convention to go on rec
ord with a stronger commentator OF
the latter than of the former.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Bethel Baptists Hold Annual Session
With Linden Church,

Linden, September S.-(Special 1.-The
Bethel Baptist association met in annual
session with the Linden Baptist church
and remained in session until Friday
afternoon. Considerable business was dis
posed Of j. E. Heckee of Linden and j.
@. Bailey of Nonofolia. were elected
moderator and clerk, respectively. Among
the visiting brethren present was Elder
1. A. White of Pratt City.
The association will meet at County
Line, four miles from Arlington. on Fri
day before the second Sunday in Septem-
ber 1907
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
GOODYEAR COMPANY
REOPENS ON 18th ST.
FORMERLY AT 1918 THIRD AVE.
SELL CRAVENETTES, MAClN-
ToSHES AND OTHER WATER
PROOF GOODS EXCLUSIVELY.

The Goodyear Raincoat company, for
merly located at 1918 Third avenue has
reopened al 219 North Nineteenth street,
opposite LoVeman. Joseph q Loeb's. The
Goodyear Raincoat company established
store in Birmingham last autumn. SELL
ing exclusively. ralncoats. cravenettes.
mackintoshes rubber coats and water
proof coats of other materials for men,
women and children They did an extreme
ly satisfactory business the past season.
and anticipate an even larger trade this
year.
The Goodyear Raincoat company have
rs stores located in nearly every import
ant town through the country. Every gar
ment they sell is made in their own fac
tory and their output Is sold exclusively
In their own stores Mr. Robert Schulz
man. brother to the president of the conf
pany Is in charge Of the local special
sale for the nitiatory week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

Prof. Mcconnell will open
his dancing academy, 202111a
First ave., Tuesday, September
II. Glass 4 to 5, 7 to 7:45. So
cial dance 9 to 1870.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

Davis. r. II. Adams, A. l.. Blackwell,
Monroe Swift.
1t is thought that Governor Jelks will
make the appointment about next Tues
day.
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Cullman, Walker and jefferson, to Bry-
an, on the Frisco, and is to open a new
country entirely.
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FOR RENT-In the Steiner
building, a few connecting Of
fees. Apply at Bank.
Don t miss McGeever's Furn-
ture Sale this week.
WANTED.

Four experienced wrapping
boys; age from IA to 18 years.
Apply today to Manager first
floor, Louis Saks.
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FOR RENT.

FOR KENT.
No. 1919 Eighth ave-, north,
9 rooms, nicely furnished
throughout, at a small rental to
a good tenant. Call to see us
Monday about it.
JOHN G.. SMITH & CO.,
212 N. Twenty first st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

Graham D. Perdue.
L. T. Cox.
Jno. c. Forney.
+. A. Fulghum,
w. T. White,
Hinton E. Carr,
j. c. b. Gwin,
Palmer p. Daugette,
A. Lafady,
Roy Mccullough,
Jno. w. Tomlinson
A. G. & &c. d. Smith.
Vassar l.. Allen,
c. c. Nesmith,
John ID. Strange,
W J. Whitaker,
VS. Burrow.
George Bondhurant.
c. F. Beddow
II. c. Bullock,
j. II. Moore
Frank Deedmeyer,
James A. Mitchell
Richard L. Williams,
]. S. Kennedy.
Frank s. Address,
Isham ID. Hobbs.
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(Communcated.)
BEN F. BARBOUR
THE MERCHANTS BUSINESS MEMS
SOME OF THE LEADING ATTORNEYS.

is
n
mems houdh havoc ner repre- o o the
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John H. Miller.
John f. Knight.
w. T. Stewart.
w. X. Terry.
]. B. Miller.
Robt. J. Wheeler.
S. E. Garrett.
L. M. Washington.
r. T. Shugart.
b. C. Burkhart.
Geo. p. Roberts.
w. M. Davidson.
C. d. Comstock.
C. e. Elder.
e. c. Winston.
G. w. Yancey.
J. b. CARRIER.
Frank S. White, Jr.
E. n. Hamill,
w. T. Hewlett,
j. II. Ward,
John w. Chamblee.
william Commit.
W. X. Anderson,
j. M. Russell.
Ben Davis.
Sterling A. Wood.
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SIGNS.

oIgnSs
The most difficult work solicited. Hermit
tage, OF course.
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The new suits show their newness,
both in weave and cut.
The young chaps can indulge in the
most fetching, fancy mixed WeaveS, with
the coat back shaped almost Cadet-like.
For the man of affairs there are many
weaves from cross-baued patterns and in
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the head of the lower house Is gong 10
be one of the hardest ever known III INC
state.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-05-24
Nav TT-24-33I.
!. DELINQUENT NOTICE.
Great Northern Railway Co.
LAND DEPAR TMENT.

ST. Paul, Mimi. May O., 1906.
To Charles Duh g, Ayrshire Iowa.
You will please take notice that
default has been made in the pay
Iments on your Land Contract No.
lbs for the purchase of the follow
ing land, viz: nwl of Section No. 81
in Township No. ISL NJ of Range
No. 40 w. s. p. NJ. !, that there is now
due and payable under said Contract
the sum sl021.08. principal, and
IS12D.32 interest. amounting in all to
lsII4l 49,, and you are hereby reauir-
led to pay the. said sum of S114I 40,
together with costs of serving this
notice, Within thirty days after the
service of the same upon you, ex-
elusive OF the day OF such service,
and.in case you fail to make payment
Within the time aforesaid said
Railway Company will cancel your
Contract and declare the same null
and void
CHAS. H...BABCOGK J,
Land Commissioner.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-05-24
cHooksTuN MANS CANDIDACY
FOB GovEHNoHsHiP WELL
REcEWEn GENERALLY.
SPLENDID RECORD As STATE SENATOR
SECURED PASSAGE OF MEASURES
OF IMPORTANCE TO AGRi-
CULTURAL INTERESTS.

Hon. A. D., Stephens. whose eandl.
dacy for governor of Minnesota u
receiving enthusiastic support all over
the northern part of the state, as we'll
as in many of the central and south
ern counties, is a native Minnesotan,
having been born in Carver county of
Swedish-American parents He was
raised Oh farm during the hard
times Of the war and Immediately fol
lowing it, when farming was a much
more lahorious occupation than at
present. A little later he took a posi-
ton as clerk in store at Willmar
and then went into business for HIM
self, where he lost all of his previous
savings during the grasshopper' ray
ages. but although left penniless he
paid his obligations in full. He then
had to maize a new start and took a
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-05-24
May Il-24-3 81
DELINQUENT NOTICE..
Great Northern Railway Co.
LAND DEPARTMENT..

ST. Paul. May 9Th 1905.
Ia q Charles Duhigg, Ayrshire, Iowa.
You will please take. notice that
defaulb has been made IN the pay
menrs Gu your Land Contract No.
Its for the purchase of the follow
my land, viz::,sw1L lesss3 03 acres State
dlbetl ct Section No. 81 in Township
No. 10 W.. s. p NJ that there is
now due and payable under said Con-
oracu the sum $685.. 26 principal and
slo9: Is interest, amounting in all to
slloa. CO.; and you are hereby required
TO pay the said sum Of sll05. 90, to-
geGher with costs of serving this
notice.. Within thirty darss after the
service OF the same. upon you, ex-
elusive OF the day of such service,
anu IN case you fail to- make pay
ment Within the time aforesaid, said
kallWay Company will cancel your
Contract and declare the. same null
and void. -.
CHAS. H. BABCOCk,
Land Commissioner
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-05-24
May I1-24-3l.
DELINQUENT NOTICE.,
Great Northern Railway Co.
LAND DEPARTMENT..

ST.. Paul., Mimi. May g., 1906
To Charles Duhigg,. Ayrshire, Iowa.
You will please take notice that
default has been in the payments on
your Land Contract No 7l4s for the
purchase of the following land, viz
ne4 of Section No., 81 in Township
No.. 157 N of Range No.. 49, W S 2.
NJ, that there is now due and pay
able under said contract the sum
slo2o.s7 prin,1pal, and sI2o.1aS inter
est. amounting in all to sl14I. 05;; and
YOU are hereby required to, pay the
said. sum Of sll4I.o5,. together with
costs of serving this notice., Within
thirty days after the service of the
same upon You,. exclusive of the day
of such service, and in case you fail
to make payment Within. the time
aforesaid. said Railway Company
will cancel your Contract and declare
the same null and void.
CHAS.. Ef. BABCOCIS. o-.
" Land Commissioner.