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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
A New Electric Company.

The interests of the J. NJ. Middlebrooks
Electric company of 2217 First avenue
have been absorbed by the Burney Elec-
trio company.
The new concern will continue to do
business at the same location, and will
enter into a general electric business on
a large scale.
Mr.. Burney. the president of the COM
pany was for some time sales manager
for the United Electric company, and is
well fitted for the new incumbency.
Be sides doing repair and installation
work, the Burney Eyectric company are
agents for a number of northern fixture
houses and carry a large line of motors.
fixtures, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
is put down at si2s2, and rails and beams

is put down at $1232, and rails and beams
SITS per ton.
1t is most likely that the iron and steel
industry In India will be largely devel-
oped within the next few years, and to-
ward its development Mr.. Perrin will have
contributed in no small degree.
The information set forth above Is
taken from a recent article in the Iron
Age.
Mr. Charles P. Perrin is well known in
the mineral districts of Alabama and
Tennessee. Several years ago he was SUI
perlntendent of the mines at Corona in
Walker county, and within the past
twelve months had been employed by Ten
nessee- Republic interests the Tutwiler
company and other great mining cor
porations to inspect and make reports on
mineral properties. 1t was he who passed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
An Industry of Our Own.

The necessity for sending out of Biz
mingham for electric chandeliers or FIX
lures is a thing of the past We have in
our midst concern that not only man
ufaoturers a line of such fixtures but man
ufacture a line of artistic novelties, that
for beauty and workmanship are second
to none in the country Nor is that all.
Once supplied with an individual idea,
the craftsmen employed in this factory
turn out ideas that must please the most
fastidious along this line.
This concern is the United Electric
company.
Not long ago, through the kindness of
Mr.. Stradford the general manager of
this company, l was taken through the
factory, which, by the way, Is directly
back of the show rooms, on Eighteenth
street, and was truly surprised to find
so complete factory as this one. Mr..
Stradford tells me that it is the only one
of its kind in the south.
An example of the work of this con-
Germ may be found in the Masonic tenn
pie, the Jefferson theatre Hotel Hillman,
Gayety theatre, the New Hotel Florence
and many other representative institu-
lions
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Lovers of Musie-Lovers OF good
music in Astoria will lose nothing by
hearing Miss Bertha Garland, at the
Louvre, sing the latest of all popular
songs, among which is The Golden
west Is Home. Sweet Home to Me-"
and "The Ramona" both character
songs, thoroughly and beautifully rem
dered in her superb contralto. She is
ably seconded in the vocal line by the
invincible favorite, Miss Forest. whose
latest contribution is somebody Is
Thinking of Someone" one Of the
prettiest illustrated offerings OF the
day. The flute playing of Miss Wand
rath forms finale In one OF the best
entertainments Of its kind in the city,
and these three stars, perfect mis-
tresses In their specialties, are the
leading cards of the evening bill at
that house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Fun, Fast and Furious--The new
film string now on at the Waldorf
takes the medal for fun and interest.
It reveals the history OF French stu
dent who leaves a good home for his
university and his career there, with
all tho pranks and scrapes and sins
Of student life. faithfully and fully
portrayed, including visit from the
old folks, who catch him In one Of his
maddest whims, and the old father,
who has not forgotten his own college
days, goes out for a night with his son,
and has more experiences before morn
Ing than he ever had In his life be-
fore. The things the boys do to the
professors and others, day and night,
! would flll book II written out. but
are pictured quickly and clearly to
the man who has not time to read
books, and wants to see things for
himself. He gets his moneys worth
BY taking in this entertainment.
tt
Do You feel sleepy and not . bit
IKE working In the aftsrnooni Per-
haps it's because of the kind Of lunch
you're eating heavy an dtoo hard
to digest. Why not try the Palace
restaurant on Commercial street, whore
all che baking Is done In those famous
slow.process ovens, which turn out light
appetlzing,. wholesome thingsi Ycu'N
save money, too.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Happy Time Of lt--Iast evening al
the First Congregational church. the
children. young people and elders had
happy time dispensing the program
outlined for the Christmas season
There was an interesting program oi
exercises first. In the body OF thu
church, nj the close OF which adjourn
mont was taken TO the basement
where brilliant holiday tree. loaded
with pretty gifts absorbed general at
ten,lon for an hour, after which there
was a social time, and some dainty re-
froshments indulged In.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
"A RAGGED HERO" PLEAsEs.

'Eckhardt's Ideals" the excellent
stock company, gave the second per-
formance Of the popular 4-act comedy
drama, "A Ragged Hero" at the Star
Theatre last night, to a large and ap-
preciative audience. The play is good
in every respect and the Ideals are
to be congratulated on their good
work. and are deserving of all the
praise they receive.
A matinee will be given this after
noon at $3.50, also regular matinee on
Sunday.
Commencing Monday evening with
special matinee New Years Day, Dora
Thorne" win be presented with a COM
plete cast and promises to be the
best attraction ever seen in Astoria at
popular prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

eenent--charles Heilborn &
Company make tho pleasant announce
ment that on the end day OF January.
1907 they will inaugurate a January
Clearance Sale. at which. and during
the entire mnoth OF January. they will
sell anything. and everything in the
house. excepting Monarch Ranges. at
discount OF 20 per cent, This IL
made in perfect good faith, and will
be carried out to the very letter and
figure OF the declaration. I'd
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
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Mrs. ]. C. Currier has returned from
visit with her sister at Port Town
send. who has been quite III.
Parke Upshur, who has been visit
ing his mother, Mrs. NJ. L. Upshur.
librarian OF the Astoria Library, has
returned to Helena, Mont.
Samuel wlrkala and wife Of Gray's
River, are registered at the Irving Ho-
tel.
c. c. Hail, the popular travelling
man, was in Astoria yesterday.
J. Prag and wife Of Portland are
guests OF the Merwyn Hotel.
]. b. Healey of Gray's River is max
ing brief visit In this city.
N C. stadley came in from Ocean
Park yesterday and put up at the
Occident.
Mrs. ]. a. Robertson is visiting with
friends in Astoria.
#. b. Brooks and wife of North
Cove, washington, are making this
city brief visit.
II. II. Rosemere of Fort Columbia,
wash. is staying In this city for a
few days.
ID. A. Donaldson Of San Francisco
is here on brief business trip.
G, p. Smith and family of Oneida
are registered at the occident Hotel
John Finlayson OF Brookfield was
in the city yesterday, on business, and
incidentally, guest Of his father
James Finlayson. the well known real
estate agent.
| A. r. Travers Of Harrison, Idaho
was business visitor in Astoria yes
terday. He Is a representative Of one
OF the biggest lumber and box mills
in that country, the Harrison Box and
| Lumber Company.
Miss Laura Fox of Portland is vis-
iting friends in this city,
DIR. ciiff Of st. Helen's returned
home yesterday from Seaside.
Rev. r. s. Ronka OF the First Evan
gelical Lutheran church, is making q
visit to Portland.
c. M. Boyle of the Automatic Can
Company of Seattle, is visiting John
Fox of the Astoria Iron Works.
Mrs. J.. Gribler left yesterday for
Portland on visit to her parents
| DR.. Paxton, student in the medical
department of willamette University,
is spending the holidays In Astoria,
Mrs. w. +. Prael and Mrs. G. G.
Fulton went to Seaside yesterday af-
ternoon to prepare for q house party
to be given there New Years Eve.
Audley Gregg is making a business
visit to Portland.
], Kamm of Nehalem was in AS
| toria yesterday.
VIM. Baxter has come in from Till
amook, where he has been employed
| on the A. & c. r, r. surveying crew.
Frederick Olson, the we'll known
merchant Of olney, is at present in
Astoria on business,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
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Peninsula Land and Trust Co.
to John Knuti, lot 20, block 8,
Taylor's Astoria =. ..,......s 1o'
Grimes Grove Land Co. to G.
W. Huggins, lot 4, block 10,
Crimes Grove \. .... l6'
Mary Wegert ct al to Crossett
Timber Co, 800 acres In Sec
tions 20 and 21, 7-s.. ........
]. c. Carvallo to c. S. Dow, so
by 100 feet In block 4s, Pros
pect Hill Add. to Astoria. ~. 20t
Fannie Griffiths to E. L. Grif-
flths, lot 2, block 2, Austin's
Add. Ocean Grove .......... 30i
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Bank Examiner Here Hon. Claud
Catch. OF Salem, one Of the best
known financial men In the state, and
now serving Uncle Sam as one Of his
national bank examiners, was In the
city yesterday, paying his respects to
the Astoria National Bank, In the
course of his duty. and left for Port
land and home, on last nights e;lo
express Mr. Catch has been pretty
well all over the Union since he as
sumed the position he now holds, hav-
ing examined banks at washington,
%. G., New York and Chicago, and
various other important points. He is
n credit to oregon wherever he may
go.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

A Prosperous Year--rhe ladies' Of
the Dorcas Society OF the First Luth-
Gran church. held their annual buNi-
ness meeting al the church last night
and the reports that were fled by the
retiring officers. indicate that the So
cie,y is 10 fourishing condition
having nctted something like $500 dur
Ing the year. After the old officers had
reported and retired. the new officers
for the year were duly installed. and
an hour was given over to social In
tereoursc and dainty refreshments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Trouble for offenders--Judge of the
Police Court Olaf Anderson made the
statement yesterday from the judicial
bench that rock pile would be es-
tablished by the city's officials In ne
course OF the next few montas Such
an Institution would aid the local po-
lice materially In keeping the city
clear Of vagrants. At present tic
only thing that can be done 10 niiaor
Offenders is to fine them, board tn m
In jail or force them to leave the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Leaves for Tseoma--w. II. conger,
In charge of the croekory department
OF the A. v. Allen grocery. viii leave
for Tacoma shortly. TO accept sim
iInr post with the Peoples Store Of
that city. He has been with the house
Of Allen for the past fourteen months
and he ana Mrs. conger viii be missed
by scores Of friends they have made
during their rojourn IN this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

In Police court--charlcy johnson
charged with being drunk was ycster'
day finci flve dollars by Judge Andcr'
son. John Turpin. alias JONI Evart
was found guilty Of vagraney and
iincd; the tine being suspended or
condition that he leave town,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

School Buildings RepaIred--The
slippery board walk before the north
front OF the High School II being sup
planted by gravel walk and gut
ter is being placed npsn the roof Of
the building. At the Adai" bulldihg
now plumbing N being instnli~i. Much
needed sanitary improvements will lie
made. making that pa; ~ the school
thoroughly up TO date.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

No Special Sssslon---I, has been an'
thoritatlyely announced at the city hall
that the council win not hold q spc-
cial session. January I. being the ncx'
regular date. Rumors had stated that
special meeting would be held. but
this has been abandoned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Another Happy coupie--c'ounty
Clerk Clinton yesterday issued u mar
riage license In favor or Mr.. Samuel
wirkala. Of wahkiakum county,
washington, and Miss Anna impio, Of
this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Health Board Meets--Dr. Alfred
Kinney Of this city was ~ salem yes-
terday attending meeting ~ The
State Board Of Health, Tho follow
Ing officers were elected Tor 1907; n.
G. Pickle, Of Medford. president: and
H. A. Pierce. of Portland, vice prcsl-
dent, Mr. Yenny II secretary stlil ana
likely 10 be for the new year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

M With Rheumatism--Mts, joan
Close. whose husband is an engineer
residing on West Commercial street.
wau taken 10 the hospital late Thurs
day night. suffering with an attack
~ rheumatism, Dr, Estes u attend
Ing The patient. whose coalition 10
somewhat improved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Miss Kate Woods, from Monmouth
College. and her brother, VIII Woods
of tho University Of Oregon. are both
at home in Astoria for tho holiday sea-
Aon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

From His Hermitage--Captain @
Fritz, of the American ship ST. Mich
olas, now lying in winter quarters. at
Clifton, in the Columbia river broke
away from his hermitage yesterday,
and came to the city 10 see how
Christmas was affecting this section
He is we'll and hearty, but bit
lonesome at times, However, he takes
the Morning Astorian, which compen-
safes him a whole lot for the other
deprivations of a social and business
nature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

I arm positively going to retire from
business and mus, sell out m soon
an poaaibls and from now on viii give
you stili greater bargains at G. II,
Coopers great retiring sale.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Estate Closed Yesterday Judge
Tvenchard, sitting for probate matters
made an order In The estate of Che late
Il, ~ Larson, approving the finaI ac-
count Of Mrs. Annie E Larson, ~
Administrative tIosing the estate, dis
charging tho administrative ana re-
leasing the bondnmen N the premises.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Now's Your Time--charles orkwits
has inst received nne line Of um-
brollas and not shop-worn article
among thom. Call at oncs'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

AIdsrbrook Dancing Club wiil give
a regular Saturday night dance Dec.
20. Dancing begins at $3.50; everybody
invited. i2-2s-st
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

It's the natural food of the human
body, scientifically charged with life
producing elements. unheard Of in any
other medicine. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Tea or Tablets, IS
cents. For sale by Frank Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Captain Suiter Dead--cnpiain Sui
ter of thc ship Bardowic which sailed
from Astoria In August with lumber
far Australia. died recently In Port
Pirie, Australia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

How DO l look.~-To realty see your
seH ~ others see you, get one Of those
ssw style mirrors At Hart's Drug Store,
ail prices. A ncw supply just received,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

The very best board 10 be obtained IN
the city 10 At "Ths occidsnt Hotel
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Or. J, M. Holt In relieving Or. Finch
dAing his absence and win keep tho
rAsu,sr hours. is-ie"ti
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Columbia and Victor Gmphophones
snd all the latest records at Chicago
prices. for sale by A. r. Cyrus tA
Comsnerviai ~. VI
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

For Your Holiday Wines and IL
uuora see tho American Importing Co
In tho roard a stokes store.) 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
IERG TALES Or THE TOWN

orkwitx sells the celebrated Victor
safes. aee him about H.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

Dell u. scully. Notary Public. AZ
ecully's Cigar stoe. Any oM bourl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-16

strong | would fairly knock the slivers, So to speak. rieh, od of .onsl can recollec, the anthem
 Always sung on Christmas day. "Coo-ye, gloo-ye. in the 'ishe.t!
 We could hear the tenor say. Then the basso joined the efot.
 "Pay-son airth, goo o-dwill toe man; Cloo-rye, pay-son, gloo-ye pay-son''- Ina, $ the way the anthem ran.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-16
Said Little Socrates,

''Some generous person." said little Socrates Bulginbrow of Boston, ''has been kind enough to send me copy of Mother Goose's lyrics for Christ mas. Do you know. the theory that a representative of the bovine genus at one time leaped over the chief lumi nary of the night leads to some inter estins calculations as to the muscular development of the cows of that time have ascertaIned that they must have been endowed with strength propor donate to that of the flea of the pres ent day. Baltimore American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-16


 on each side of the stage more sail cloth was used to conceal the dress ing rooms and the flies. As for seen cry, the carpenters built wooden frames and these were covered with sails stretched taut, OH which the painters put beautiful trees and houses and whatever else was necessary to complete the pictures. The footlights were electric bulbs. shaded from tue audience by tin retiectors.
 "Ihe costumes and makeup required as much ingenuity. The organizers had procured a good many feminine garments ashore several weeks ahead of time but all the smaller accesso ories were made ahoard ship. The false beards were constructed of strands of rope, which were carefully picked out md then shaped up by fellow who had talent for Lat sol of work. Of he sam mater he Woye elaborate wigs. Adrnt ek did the work of darkening eyetl yts. and face paints were nsea in the fo'c'sle-probably from ordiuary house paints, for l guess tue sailors weren't particular about their compleXions
 The leading woman was smooth checked Swede, and he was rigged up 'regardless.' can tell you he was a sumner. The tlounces and lace and ribbons he wore would have filled a trunk. The only trouble about him was his voice. but we grew used to that before the end of the first act; what it lacked i'll feminine delicacy it atoned for in quality. He gave us all the popular songs of q year before ill a rich tenor and added a few composed for the occasion, mostly hits at the of hcers, who took good naturedly all the jokes at their expense. There was a fair plot 10 the piece.
 ''The music, rendered by an orches- subject for careful preparation. There were few instruments on board, and these were supplemented by some bought by subscriptions from the off cers, upon whom the men had called for all the cash they needed. The extra horns and drums and stringed pieces were secured at a port we visited week previously, and the players had been practieing. often to the annoy anee of those who had to remain near the fo'c'slc, every night since their equipment was completed.
 'Ah, it was Il fine show! There we were, a lonesome lot of devils. who hadn't had look in on good time for six months. This diversion we en joyed like schoolhoys who had been cooped between brick walls from Sep tember to Christmas holidays. After 1t was over of course we had ban quets. the officers in the wardroom and the sailors in the fo'c'sle, and by the next morning every man of Us felt he h?a spCnt \ real Christmas as Christmas ought to he spent York Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-16
A Hard Headed Hoy.

"Dar's jes' dis about it. said Nam my Minerva, "Ts gotter han dat Pick aninny Jim over 10 de Society Foh de Prevention O Cruelty to Animals
 Whats he been doin:"
 we give him goat foh a Christ mas present. an Jim an de goat got 10 playin' rough. an de fus' thing l knowed Jim he done los his temper an butteu dat goat almos' to def,'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-16

A rather spend the holiday sea son on Il cruiser or gunDoat down in the Caribbean than in the greatest city of the land Fun? Why, you don't know what fun is until you come to a celebration like the musical comedy given by the crew of q pro tected cruiser off Santo Domingo on Christmas night four years ago.
 "1he surgeon wrote the words. and there was q sailor, q regular genius at music. who got up the finest score you ever heard. Why, he'd have made q hit writing music for operas on Broad way if he hadn't died of tropical fever. That comedy-but I guess you'd call 1t an extravaganza more likely-was the funniest show I ever saw. Maybe it wouldn't have seemed so to you, but to us it was all that could be desired by the most critical"
 "But how did you get stage or scenery or costumes or makeupW ask ed the landsman.
 "Oh, that was all easy," he replied. "As soon as the men told the captain of their plan he gave them the free use of the quarter deck, which was cleared for dramatic action. Then the boys built platfOrm-as good a stage as you ever saw-and chairs or benches were placed in rows until there were seats for everybody, from the com manding officer down to the cooks helper.
 Curtain? Of course we had cur tain. It was made of old salcloth, and series of ropes and pulleys made it rise and fall as smoothly as the one in the Metropolitan Opera House. Then,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-16
He Knew the Hoy.

Head of Firm-You had better give the office boy a couple of dollars NIT. Penwiper, for Christmas.
 MT. Penwiper Qhe bookkeeper)-I think we had better make 1t New Years gift. sir. I have just sent him out with telegram, and I don't think he will get back by Christmas.-Rr Brook lyn Citizen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-16
ON GlEORGmE'S SLATE

Young HOpefuHs Messa4e For Dear
 old Santa Claus. (Spelling partially and impartially cor rsctea by papa under the Roosevelt rules and others.
 Dere Santy--Wenn kum along With Rainderes mity mere as strong As Hooley's ksat pull Yers sledd Ull find Me eleaping inn mi Bedd, Butt on the Beddstedd will c A pare of Sox 2 bse or Me Thur Papa's. for mi oan w0 welt. So yuzed his-now, don't forgett! don't want verry menny Things- lnjun bose R with Btrings And narrers and of theIDm There Pop gums that Shoots Itself with Air
 And 2 Revolvurz, 1 with Kapps Skair them1n little Jonsun chapps And that Shoots a reSui BaWl play with katts and Pupps; thata awl.
 Oh. yes-I merely plumm fOrgott- l want a lN0nnun saim as whott | b"ung 2 Jimmy smith last we're. E may be Bi&ger-I don't kere. of lhemm kannuns with q Bore That's loud cnun shaik the 0ore And naik the nayburz shut thur NereS
 And saN. Don't play with him. nj doreS."
 Yes, and sum Powder and soard And skabhurd, if T. kan afford leev Me themm. l. C I'm eou R a soljer wenn I'm groan And go and Fite the nashun's I<aws Cpholding Fredum's wholly laws: Tho Papa s"Z ! want an OHsE Of Noys around the howsc
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