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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

Otto s. Langum, recently appointed
chief deputy in Sheriff j. W. Dreger s
office, has been in the public service
for a number of years, and in the audi
tors and treasurer IS, aas well as in the
sheriff's office, he has proved himself
an efficient employee. He was at one
perience in the sheriff's work has ex-
tended over ten years. He has lived
in Minneapolis for more than twenty
years, and has, during that time, been
prominent in the republican party.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
MAYOR WOULD BE SENATOR,

Mayor J. 3. G.. Robinson Of st. Cloud called
at the capitol yesterday and filed his affidavit
as q democratic. candidate for the state SEN
ate in the forty seventh district, Comprising
St Cloud and Benton county.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
NECROLOGIC

SOPHIA BURKHARDT died July 81
at Asbury hospital after an illness Of
eight months. The funeral will take
place at the home Of her brother, NJ. L..
Burkhardt, 3434 Blaisdell avenue, Mon
day, at 2:3O pm. Burial at Lakewood
cemetery.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

MRS. ELIZABETH MORGAN died
yesterday at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. John s. Hornan, 2724
Humboldt avenue S, at the age Of 95
years. The interment will be at
Quincy, III.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25

urday inquiring about him and hunting
for a life insurance agent who wrote
Hendricks policy in the Manhattan COM
pany.
Mr.. Jones stated that Hendricks left
home about the middle OF October to visit
his sister in East Brighton. lie Wore a
coat and pants not unlike the ones found
on the dead body and is said to have car
ried $500 on his person.
Hendricks arrived at his sisters home
but left without notice. and not a word
has been heard of him since II will be
remembered that the sanitary inspectors
found an arm in a man hole near Brgh-
ton. and that the place showed signs
of a struggle. Mr.. Jones is Investigating
the matter and thinks that he can prove
conelusively the identity of the man. The
insurance policy was for $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Personal and General.

Mr. and Mrs. d. D. Updegraff are spend
ing Christmas in Birmingham.
Mrs. Marian Nelson, who has been
spending few days in Selma, having
come to attend the Nelson-Long wedding,
has gone to Tate Springs
Engineer Lawrence Moore, who was in
jured in an accident at Suggsville a
few weeks ago, losing his foot thereby
was able to leave the hospital yesterday
and return to his home.
The family of the Rev. W. p. Hurt
will pass through Selma Wednesday, en-
route to Dothan, their future home. where
DIR. Hurt will be stationed during the
coming year They will spend Wednesday
night with friends, leaving Thursday
morning for their new home.
Mr.. Herbert Rice. who is teaching
school In Wilcox county, is at home for
the holidays.
Miss Mabel Rice who has been attend
ing school at Athens, is at home to spend
the holiday season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturdvant of Blocton
came down Saturday evening and will
be the guests of relatives during the
holidays.
Miss Belle Barber is spending a few
days with friends in Birmingham. She
will return Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
SERVICES IN DECATUR.
Railroad Y. M. C. A. Conducted Inter-
ing Services at New Decatur.

Decatur, December 24.-(Special)-
Christmas services will be held in all the
churches of Decatur and New Decatur
during the Christmas holidays
Interesting services were held at the
Railroad Young Mems Christian associa-
tion building in New Decatur Sunday
afternoon. A large gathering of ladies' and
gentlemen attended the services and en-
Joyed the most excellent musical pro-
gramme which was rendered during the
afternoon. The programme as rendered
was as follows:
Selection, Professor Cassons Symphony
Orchestra.
Voluntary, Mrs. II. 3. johnson.
Hymn No. 81, angels From the Realms
of Glory" audience
Hymn No. So. 1T Came Upon the Mid
night Clear" audience.
Prayer, Mr.. j. ID. Whatley.
Selection, orchestra.
1.-THE Christmas Story"
Soprano solo, THE Palms." Mrs. G. z.
Braun.
THE Light of the World"
Quartette, Hail to Our King" Mrs l..
E. Harrison, soprano: Miss Berenice Hat
field, alto; Mr. d. +. Green, tenor: Mr..
S. c. Hatfield, bass.
Address, the Rev. s. d. Logan, pastor
Westminster Presbyterian church
Tenor solo, ''The Grand Amen" Mr.. IL.
b. Johnson. -
Selection, orchestra.
Hymn No. So. Joy to the World" aud
fence.
Prayer and benedicton
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
SON is FOUND,
Country Youth From Morgan County
Had Gone to CHATTANOOGA.

Decatur, December 4.-(SpeciaL)- Till
man Clark, who has been missing from
this city since December 3, has been 10.
Gated in Chattanooga
Clark is an 1S-year-old country boy. a
son of William Clark, who lives some
five miles from this city. On the night
he disappeared from this city he had
on his person $3.50 in cash. He was seen
late at night on the night he disappeared
in company with a strange young man.
This young man was. arrested on suspic-
ion of knowing something of Clarks dis
appearance and other charges were filed
against the stranger. He Is still in jail
This young man said he had put Clark
to bed, but had forgotten where.
Clark's father was of the opinion that
his son had been robbed. murdered and
his body thrown into the river. lie Of
fered u reward OF $50 for ths return OF his
SON. dead or alive. IL developed that the
young man had merely gone to Chatta-
nooga to see some or the world
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
CHRISTMAS SERMON PREACHED.
Tuscaloosa Is Soon to Have New Arti-
fetal Stone Plant.

Tuscaloosa, December 24.-(Special)- AT
the morning services of the Methodist
church here yesterday, the regular
Christmas sermon was had, this being
very ably delivered by the Rev S. f.
WATSON, the new pastor. At the con-
clusion of the sermon, ]. C. Harrison
the chairman of the board of stewards
asked about ten minutes in which to adj
dress the congregation. Mr.. Harrison an
nounced the selection of the stewards for
the ensuing year, these being practically
the same as last years. Mr. Zlmri Shirley
was made treasurer to succeed r. b.
Cooper, resigned. The collectors for the
morning services will be Messrs Daniel
Collier and b. b. Cooper; for the evening
services. A. M. McGehee and w D. Part
low. The ushers for this year are j. b.
Hays, M 7. Ormond, Bernard Collier and
L. c. Brantley. Mr.. Harrison called the
| congregations attention to the fact that
the assessments of the members of the
church had been raised TINS. he stated .
was for the purpose of paying the in
creased salary of the pastor This has
been raised from $3.50 to $780, In addi-
ton to this $500 has been raised by sub
soription for repairs to the parsonage.
1t has been learned from one of the
directors of the East End Realty COM
pany, the new corporation organized here.
that the industry, which will be located
on the compsny's property, will be an ar
tifcial stone manufacturing enterprise. IL
was stated by the officers of the realty
company yesterday that they We're not
at that time authorized to give out the
name or kind of enterprise that would
be located upon their land, but today they
stated that they were in a position to do
so. This is to be located just north of the
A. g. S. railroad track and the Warrior
Southern branch line, and Just south of
the new East End park.
There was on exhibition in the window
OF the Mutual Trust and Savings COM
pany Saturday large white wild tur-
key that had been killed by Mr. Henry
King down on his plantation, about
twelve miles below here 1t is rather a
rare thing to find any kind of wild tur-
key near here, and a white one is
show. Mr.. King states that he killed
this one out of a good sized drove that
he ran up on down on his river planta-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Leg Cut Off.

Dan Carter, negro, who was in the
city today, will be forced to spend the rest
OF the holidays in the Robinson-Hanby
infrmary Late this afternoon his leg was
cut off by a North Bessemer car as he
was attempting to board at the corner OF
Nineteenth street and Second avenue.
The negro was standing on the far side
of the street and when the car failed to
stop he made an attempt to swing on.
Failing to catch the handle, he fell with
his leg across the rail and four wheels
passed over it.
The blame is not laid upon the conduc-
tor or motorman. Neither one of them
witnessed the accident.
Carter's home is in Adger. He had come
up to Bessemer and Birmingham to have
a good time but instead he will suffer
misery for a long time. He was taken
in the ambulance of Kennedy Bros. to the
hospital, where the leg was amputated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
LITTLE bABy'S
AWFUL RUM0R
Thin Skin Formed Over Body and
Under it Was Watery Blood
When Washed it Would Burst
and Break-SuFered for Weeks
Now Sound and Well
CURED IN ONE WEEK BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES

"when my little girl baby was one
week old she had a skin disease. A
thin skin formed over her body and
under it was wstery blood, and when
she was washed it would burst and
break. She was in that condition for
weeks, and 1 tried everything | could
think Of, but nothing did her any good.
When she was three months old took
her to San Antonio to see doctor, but
the doctor we wanted to see was not
at home, 80 my sister gave me oake of
Cuticura Soap and half box Of Cuti-
cura Ointment, and told NE to use
them, which l did in time. ! used
them three times, and the humor began
to fade, and in one week she was sound
and well, and it has never returned
since. Think every mother should keep
the Cuticura Remedies in the house.
Yours truly, Mrs. H. Aaron, Benton,
Texas, July 8, 1905"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Bio Increase In Immigration.

New York, December 24.-Figures
just compiled at Ellis Island indicate
that at the rate of increase 1,2S3,415
more aliens may be expected to enter
this country through the immigration
station ON Ellis Island next year. 1.-THE
number of aliens who will hand at New
York this year." said immigration Com
missioner Watcher, yesterday, will
approximate 100000 persons, as
against a total of 5000 who landed
here in 1905. This shows an increase
in the immigration of about 1928 per
cent. Using these figures as the basis
for an estimate in 1907, we may ex-
ppect 1.2S3,415 aliens to arrive at Ellis
Island"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Elk
CURSIONS VIA. SOUTH
FIRM RAILWAY

Southern Railway will sell
Christmas Holiday Excursion
tickets from all points on it's
line at one and one-third fare,
plus twenty-five cents for the
round trip. Tickets on sale
Dec. 20, 81, %, %, "a, Is, 80 and
81, and Jan. LIST, limited for re-
turn Jan. 7th, 1907. For rates,
schedule and complete informa-
ton apply to M. H. Bone, D. P.
A., M. Coxwell, G. P. A., Morris
Hotel Building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Local Items.

Invitations have been received by the
clerks in the postoffice to the banquet
to be given in Birmingham this week.
Several will attend.
ALI Thomas, a negro workman at the
Robinson mines was pinned under falling
Stag Saturday and when rescued was
suffering from a broken arm He was
taken to a hospital in Birmingham by
Kennedy Bros.
The Elks held a most interesting meet
ing tonight. There was some secret work
and the final arrangements for the Christ
mas tree were completed. Rudolph Wege-
lin, a former alderman of Bessemer,
came down from Birmingham to attend
the meeting. He was warmly welcomed
by his fraternal brothers.
The entertainment to be given by Miss
Erline Moore to her guest. Miss Zena
Smith, has been postponed on account of
sickness until New Years night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
FATAL FIGHT IN
RAILROAD CAMP
Negro Named "Big-un" Empties Shot
gun Into Tom Lodge-Suit Begun
Against Marble Company.

Talladega, December 24.-(Special.)-O
On the Eastern railroad Tom Lodge and
another negro named Big-un quarrelled
about a gun. Finally Big-un procured
shotgun, and walking close up to Tom
Lodge, emptied the load into him, causing
Heath almost Immediately. The garments
Of Lodge were set on fire by the dis
charge from the gun. Lodge fired with
pistol before Big-un used the gun, and
although very near Big-un, yet he missed
his shot and lost his life. There are sew
eral railroad camps of laborers along
the line of the Eastern between here and
Ashland. The occupants of these camps
are in the main tough negroes, who hold
the lives of each other very cheaply. The
hrst thing a railroad niger buys is a
pistol, and the next two invariably are
set of dice and supply of whisky. As yet
Big-un has not been arrested.
The cold wave hit us in earnest late
Saturday evening and continued through
Sunday. The mercury stood at % degrees
Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. Thick ice
was everywhere, water pipes froze, while
cutting north wind made the streets
bowling wilderness. Services on Sunday
we're held at but one church in town, that
Of the Methodist. The pastor of the Bap-
list church was sick
The Alabama Cream White Marble COM
pany, successors of the Alabama White
Marble company, a corporation working
the marble deposits near Sylacauga, not
long since finally disposed of some pend
ing litigation, but within the past few
Hays suit has been brought involving the
title to some marble lands near where the
present workings are situated. John A
Bishop, who was formerly the manager,
and leading official of the Alabama White
Marble company, but who ceased to &C.
rupy his position on the organization of
The Alabama Cream Marble company, has
fled suit against Herbert A. Ford, Ed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
BLIND TIGER CASE
is NOT SUSTAINED
Woman Charged With Being
Walking "Gin Mil"
ST0UP MASTER OF TRAINS
Former Albanian Is Brought From
Arkansas to Have Headquarters
at Wilton-other News
of Selma.
STOUP MASTER OF TRAINS

Selma, December 2L-(speeial)-Wh
promised to be something of a sensational
blind tiger case fell of its own weight
before United States Commissioner Lloyd
today. Lula Reese, alias Lulu Boswell,
was arrested Saturday night by a deputy
United States marshal charged with re-
failing whisky out of a bottle which
she carried in her pocket. 1t was thought
that clear case of a walking 'gln
mill' would be made out against the
woman, but there was not sufficient evil
dence to convict and she was cleared
and allowed to go and sin no more by
the commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
BANNER DAY WITH
BESSEMER STORES
Corporations Pay and Streets
Are Crowded
NEGRO STRUCK BY CAR
II Is Believed That the Man Found In
Septic Tank Several Weeks Ago
Was j. M. Hendricks-Elks'
Tree Given Today.
NEGRO STRUCK BY CAR

Bessemer. December 4.-tSpecial.)-Th
pay rolls of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company which had been so
long delayed, and of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, as well as several
others. were let loose in Bessemer today
The peculiar manner in which nearly all
of the money was held back until the last
day resulted in a veritable swapping of
the business section this afternoon. 1t
seemed as if every man, woman and child
in the district was crowded into about
four blocks, and they were as busy as
bees loading themselves with presents for
the home. Often the sidewalks would be-
come so crowded that it was necessary
for the police to clear the way Stores
which in the morning were well stocked
with goods presented a most barren APP
pearance at closing time The merchants
expressed themselves well satisfied with
the holiday sales.
One very annoying circumstance was
the continued 1ckering of the electric
lights. The current was very weak, and
at times died out completely, leaving
many of the stores. which did not have
arc lights, in complete darkness. 1t was
unfortunate that this should occur on
the busiest night in the year.
Most of the stores will remain open UNI
til noon Christmas to accommodate the
late buyers. The express company, which
IS stacked full of packages, will have its
hands full.
There will be one mail delivery both in
the business and residence sections in the
morning at o'clock. The mails tonight
brought in the largest number of pres
ents that have yet arrived, and they have
cholked up the little postoffice to the
neck The clerks are busily working to
get the delivery out on time. Holiday
hours will be observed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
New Master of Trains.

The report that e. e. Stoup is to be
appointed master of trains of the Selma
division, with headquarters in Wilton,
has been confirmed, formal notice being
expected in the city In few days. Mr..
Stoup has been connected with a railroad
in Arkansas and is delighted at the pros
peet of coming back to Alabama to make
his home. He is a thorough railroad man
and will be given a cordial welcome
among his many friends again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Postofflce Appointments.

Washington, December 24-(Special)-
Ira Hancock appointed postmaster al
Short Creek, jefferson county.
Rural carriers appointed: Bridgeport
route No. /, John r. Lloyd, carrier Scott
Tinker, substitute; Hamilton. route l.
William A. Bishop, carrier; William l.
Sullins, substitute; McFall, route No. .
Oscar Pitts. carrier; Ulman Wilson, sub
st1tute.
The Postoffices at Gaino, Barbour coun-
ty, and Halle Green, Madison county
ordered discontinued after January 15
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
EIks' Tree Ready.

The Elks' Christmas tree for the chill
dren of Bessemer has become an annual
event that is eagerly looked forward to
bv hundreds of deserving children in this
city, who, but for the Elks, would have
a poor Christmas.
The Elks will spend, in round figures,
$3.50 on the Christmas tree this year. The
money does not come from the treasury
of the lodge, nor is it assessed against
the members, but it is the voluntary con-
tribution of the Elks themselves as in
dividuals.
To those who have not seen the spec
tacle of the Elks' Christmas tree, and the
rush of the children to secure the gifts
which are prepared for them, the si'
is novel and entertaining. This tree will
be given this afternoon and everyone is
invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Coroner INVESTIGATES.

Coroner Paris was in the city today in
vestigating the recent murders and sui
cides. He came to the conclusion that the
woman, Maggie Farrls, came to he death
by poison self administered. An autopsy
was held over the body of Albert Gray.
the negro killed in South Bessemer, and
a warrant was issued for the arrest of
Jim Massey, who is believed to have com
mitted the crime.
Thus far the police have been unable
to locate the negro and it begins to look
as though he has made good his es-
cape.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Married Yesterday,

At the parsonage of the First Christian
church Sunday, Immediately after the
morning services at the church, the Rev.
j. c. Caldwell united in marriage Miss
Belle Dunn and NJ. A. Johnsey. There
were present only few friends and rel
atives of the contracting parties, but
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnsey have the congratu-
lations and best wishes of their many
friends
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
DARNELL is OUT
ON $4,000 BOND
Superintendent Campbell of the coosa
Company Is Handsomely Remem-
bered BY Employees.

Gadsden, December 24.-(special,)-
By agreement between Solicitor Mar
tin and the attorneys of VIII Darnell, the
latter was released from jail today ON a
$1,000 bond for his appearance at the Jan
uary term OF the city court Tom Hines
and Lillian Suits, who are being held as
witnesses in the case, are still confined
in the county jail. Darnell shot Will
Henley two weeks ago at a house and
Henley died later from the effects of his
wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
NEWS OF UNION SPRINGS.
The Rev. Mr.. Moncrief breaches to Hi.
Many Friends In Bullock.

Union Springs, December 24-(Special.) y
The Rev. Adeil j. Moncrief, former pas
tor of the Baptist church here and now
president Of Cox college, preached here
yesterday to a large and appreciative aud
tence. The subject of his discourse was
christian Education" Mr.. Moncrief Is
much beloved here and his being here
was one of the Christmas pleasures en-
joyed by Union Springs people. lie was
accompanied by his wife, who was Miss
Rosalyn Patterson, formerly of this city.
They are spending the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. Dallas Patterson at Thompson )
station.
The remains of Mr.. Ira Olive reached
the city yesterday morning and the flu
neral was conducted at the grave by the
Rev. f. H. Watkins Mr.. Olive formerly
lived here and was a brother-in-law of
Mr.. Homer Hayes and a cousin of Mr.
e. G. Pierce of this place.
Cards have been received here announc-
ing the marriage of Miss Bessie NJ Good
ner to Mr.. Hugh Cummings Moore on
December 20 at the home of the bride S
aunt, Mrs. w. l.. Patton in Ration, New
Mexico. Mr.. Moore is a son of Mr.. w. H.
Moore of this city and for several years
he has made his home in New Mexico
on account OF mis- health.
The holiday spirit pervades the town.
and during the coming week many homes
will be thrown open to the young peo-
pie. All of the boys and girls that were
away attending school and teaching have
reached home to spend the glad time Of
the year.
Mrs. Lucy Feagin of Birmingham and
Mr.. Jeff Feagin of Texas are here for
the holidays.
The first of the holiday entertainments
was given the past week by Mrs. w. A.
Reynolds, when she threw open her beau
tiful new home in honor of the Merry
Wives" one of the popular clubs of the
town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25

Southern Railway will sell
round trip tickets to Atlanta at
the special low rate of $500,
selling on Dec. 20, 81, %, %, "a,
%, 80, 81, and January 1, limit
ed for return until January 7,
1907. Four daily trains to
Atlanta, Pullman cars on all
trains. Go by the Southern; the
quickest way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Christmas Wedding.

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Calhoun
and Mr., W. Shelton Welsh will take place
tomorrow morning at the home of the
brides aunt, Mrs. W. j Long.
The wedding will be a quiet home affair
and only a few friends are invite. The
home will be beautifully decorated with
holly and evergreens After tho nuptlals
the happy couple will leave on an eX-
tended bridal tour
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
SLEEP FOR BABIES

Rest for mothers, instant relief and
refreshing sieep for skin-tortrec
babies, in warm baths with Cuticuye
Soap and gentle anointings with Cuti-
ezra Ointment, the greet Skin Cure,
and purest Of emolliect5.
Sold thro.shapt - world. 0ul1use sosp &c.. on.
Hspt Soc. 1e.snf, l0c n tgm - Chocolsba ce6sod
PAN -. - vfn efen. eaka1 nme = Chem. cnns
- " sSl1hansefAAA,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Sewer Mystery Again.

The mystery of the septic tank trag-
edy several months ago bids fair to be
cleared up after all. It now appears
that John Massey Hendricks of Tusca-
loosa was the victim of foul play.
w. NJ. Jones of McCalla, a brother-in-
law of Hendricks, was In Bessemer Sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
WEEPING ECZEMA

al have used the Cuticura Remedies
for some years past. The Cuticura
Soap we are never without, and the
Ointment is the finest in the world.
1t has done wonders in curing my little
girl Of weeping eczema. Respectfully,
MnL J. E. Mersdorf. $40 W. 3rd St.,
Madison, Ind, June ~, 1905"