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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
MEETS WITH DISFAVOR.
Marengo Citizens Brown on Agitation
 to Divide Court Business.

Linden November 1.-(Special. )--Many Marengo citizens look with disfavor on the agitation of a proposed bill to be presented at the next legislature to divide the legal business of the county between Linden and Demopolis.
 For several years, and even now. the circuit court docket has been, and is, greatly congested, something over 300 cases being docketed for trial at the fall term of court, which commences here next Monday, and holds for only three weeks. It is now proposed to have passed a law creating court with Jurisdiction of the present circuit court, to be open at all times, in order to relieve the cir cult court docket and to divide this court into two districts, one north Ma rengo district, with court house and jail at Demopolis, and one a south Ma rengo district. to convene at Linden, non- residents to sue in either district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
TRAVELS ALONE,
Mrs. Haralson, Although 86 Years Old,
 Has Remarkable Vitality.

Columbus, Ga. November 1-(Special. )- Mrs Elizabeth F. Harason, who lives near La Fayette, Ala, passed through Columbsu yesterday, en route to Chip Icy, Ga, where she visits her son. Mrs llaralson is a woman with rather a re- markable history. She Is S6 years of age and lives absolutely alone at her home nine miles from Lafayette. She married when l6 years of age, and she and her husband lived together 90 years. his death occurring about twenty years ago. Since then she has had various young women relatives to live with her, but they in- varably marry.
 Despite her age, Mrs. Haralson is we'll and active. She travels without an escort, scons the use of spectacles and is in much better physical condition than many younger persons. She has not had q doctor in attendance upon her since the civil war. Five years of her early life were spent among the Indians. and she learned from them many simple rem edes which have proved useful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
lNUIIITTI UTIINd VVH'J Frank p. O'Brien's Card.

To Whom It May Concern:
 Referring to statements made relative to visits made by Judge Stiles to the huD of Concordia society on Sunday after noon, in justice to that gentleman, l de- sire to make the following statement: The old charter of the Concordia society was defective, and in addition thereto new and beneficial features were to be introduced such as the purchase of a burial place in Elmwood cemetery and the burial of deceased members by said society
 On my motion I suggested that 1 had a friend, whom I named, who would aid me in the preparation of a charter and other papers necessary, and al no expense to Concordia. The society then authorized me to see Judge Stiles and invite him to come to our meeting. I met Judge Stiles on the street a few days after the meet ing and requested him to aid me in the preparation of the documents necessary. This he cheerfully agreed 10 do, and I mo- tified him that the meeting at which I desired to present the papers would be on the following Sunday week. 1 gave him all data necessary to enable him to pre- pare the charter, and by agreement on the Sunday week following, Judge Stiles and myself repaired to the hall, and after an introduction to the members assem- bled, Judge Stiles produced read and ex- planed to the members the new charter. which empowered the society to conduct business as such and to own property not to exceed Il stipulated amount which would be exempt from state, county and municipal taxation
 I cheerfuly certify to the fact that Judge Stiles did not pay for nor take a drink while there. I have been member of Concordia society for years, and it gives me pleasure to say that during all these years of my membership I have never seen gambling carried on nor drunkenness indulged in that hall 1t is a fact well known to all who ale Ia miliar with the German character that they are law-abiding, temperate and so- cial They meet on Sunday afternoons with their wives and children and enjoy themselves in quiet and orderly man ner. My purpose in writing this card is to do justice to Judge Stiles in so far as his visit to concordia society is con cerned and to explain his purpose in go- ing there. FRANK P. OBRIEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02

As soon as the October report of John Lind, building inspector of the city, is finished and made public it will be seen that during the month just passed build ing operations in Birmingham were un- usually brisk.
 The books of the inspector show that during the month Of October building to the amount of $SS. .305 was contracted for An item of especial significance is that the amount of over S54,000 was spent fin the erection of small frame houses for dwelling purposes Building Inspector Lind states that this is evidence that Birmingham is becoming thickly popu- lated, and that buildings of a cost be- tween 5000 and $5Co0 are in urgent de- mand
 O. the SSS,3O5 expended in building pur- poses during October. S3i,OO0 were eX- perded in the erection of two buildings. The first of these two was the four-story
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
p. D. Brown Is Injured.

Tuscaloosa, November 1.-(Special b. Pelham D. Brown. chief clerk to Probate Judge James C. Brown, happened to quite q serious accident Tuesday evening. He had driven out to Judge B. H. Wlliams's and had just alighted and started to hitch his horse when the animal became frightened and started to run. MT Brown held on to the lines and was thrown, the horse running over him. He was severely bruised about the body and one of his ribs was slightly fractured. He is now doing nicely, though it will be several days before he will be able to be out again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
Building Operations
 Very B1isk in Octobe7

brick structure at 2012-14 First avenue, which when completed will cost $26, ,O00. The other high class building contracted for during October was the two-story brick structure being erected by Adams X Roberts, Nineteenth street and Six teenth avenue, south, which, when com ple.d will cost SS00o
 permit authorizing the erection of a three-story brick building was issued yes- terday to R. F. Collins. It will stand on Fifth avenue and Twenty street, and will cost sl2,000. C. W. Rudolph was granted permission yesterday to erect two two-story frame buildings on Avenue l., between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, to cost $2i00 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02

to be among the best ever heard in the Birmingham district
 The synod will meet again this morning to finish the committee reports, but it Is believed that adjournment will be reached in few hours. No action in reference to the Cumberland church will be taken at this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02

himself as the dominant political factor in Jefferson county; he may assassinate me; he may publish his dastardly lies about my conduct and character, but when he does so l will not be bnllied by the desperado into cowardly silence. Let the people choose as they will be- tween the charges of r. G, Bowman and my denial. Respectfully,
 J. r. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Columbia, s. C., on Nov. 4 aid 5 at the special low rate of $12 25. Tickets limited for return un- til Nov. g, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
FEASTS OF THE CHURCH.
Yesterday Was All Saints Day and
 Today Is All Souls.

Yesterday was the Feast of All Saints, and was observed in the Catholic and Episcopal churches. The congregations as a rule were large.
 At St. Pauls church there were four masses. The first mass at o'clock and the second at were largely attended Another large congregation attended sol emn high mass at o'slock, which was the fourth service. At the last the Rev. Father Bratton was the celebrant; the Rev Father Kitriclx acted as deacon and the Rev. Father Coyle as sub-deacon. Following the mass was the litany and the services concluded with the benedic- tion of the Blessed Sacrament.
 At the Church of Our Lady of Sor- rows the Rev. Father CAallahd celebrated two masses, the last a high mass, fol- lowed by benediction.
 Today is the Feast of All Souls. There will be one mass at Our Lady of Sorrows and three masses at St. Pauls. At the latter church the s o'clock mass will be missa solemnis.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
CLASS RECITAL.

On last Wednesday afternoon the
music pupils. of Prof. Ohlenmacher
gave another in their series of class re-
citals.
The lives of G.. P. E. Bach, Haydn
and Mozart were under consideration
for an hour.
The papers on these composers read
by Misses Elizabeth Rowe, Martha
Hancock and Dimple Conover showed
careful preparation. Miss Grace Con-
overs rendition of one of C. P. E.
Bach's compositions was faultless.
Following these exercises came an
instructive talk by Prof. OhIenmacher
on the composers.
These recitals grow in interest and
the public enthusiasm isvery encourage
ing to their instructor.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
Mr.. TiMOLEON
BRADSHAW.
Passed to His Reward Last Sunday
Morning at $50 O'clock.

Mr.. Timoleon Bradshaw was born
seventy-two years ago on farm near
the headwaters of Sulphur Greek, in
this county, and died Sunday morning.
December End, at his late residence on
Burkesville street, victim of a COM
plication of Diseases.
Early in life the subject of this no.
tice removed to Columbia and entered
the mercantile business and was on of
I most popular merchants of his day. He
served as Sheriff of Adair and proba-
bly, no man in this country was better
known, to old and young, than Mr..
Bradshaw. For several years he was
unable to actively engage in business,
but whenever health would permit he
was always to be found pursuing cler-
ical work.
The deceased had been member of
the Christian church for a number of
years and when able was in attendance
at the services. He was man Ct
strong convictions, always to be found
on the side of right and justice, and
ever ready to give advice to the young
and inexperienced, which if needed
was of incalcuble benefit to them.
About forty years ago he was united
in marriage to Miss Sallie Wilson.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson
Wilson, of Columbia, and to this union
four children were born, three of whom
and the widow survive him, Mr.. w. E.
Bradshaw, Mrs. M. Cravens and Mrs.
w. F. Hancock.
The funeral services were held at
the Christian church conducted by the
pastor, Ed. 2. T. Williams, followed
by Ed. w. K. Azbill and Judge H. c.
Baker. The latter being lifelong
friend and neighbor of the deceased
was prepared to speak as one who
knew him Judge Baker eulogized the
life of the deceased, and spoke of him
as a whole souled, generous hearted
neighbor, always ready and willing to
aeip-a weaker brother, and man who
could always be found doing good to
the best of his ability.
Besides the widow and three children,
the deceased is survived by two sisters,
Miss Lottie Bradshaw and Mrs. Ann
White, all of whom have the sympathy
of this entire section.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
THE RECEPTION.

The reception given by Prof C. F.
Ohlenmacher's musical history class on
last Friday afternoon at the M. & F.
College was society event to be long
and pleasantly remembered by those
present.
The decorations of the hall were in
the class colors, tastefully festooned
from walls and ceiling, while roses and
chrysanthemums We're arranged in pro-
fusion about the studio.
The guests were announced by Prof.
Ohlenmacher to DR.. Whitfield, who to-
gether with the young ladies of the mu-
steal history class made up the receiving
line.
The young ladies were beautifully
gowned in white, and received their
guests with the dignity and hospitality
of the true Kentucky gentlewoman.
> The punch bowl was gracefully pre-.
sided over by little Misses Grace Con-
over and Mary Myers.
Delightful refreshments were served
during the afternoon to the 65 guests
present.
The favors were also in the class
colors. The young ladies were, assist,
ed in entertaining by Prof. Ohlen.
maker, Misses Taylor and Kemp.
The guests who were so pleasantly
entertained, have unanimously pro-
nounced it the most enjoyable social
event of the season.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
SMYTHE.-. CARTWRIGHT .
Two of COlumbia's Best Young PEG.
pie to We'd December 18th.

On Wednesday, December the 18th,
at p m, Mr.. G. P. Smythe and Miss
Leeta Catherine Cartwright will take
the solemn vows of matrimony, at the
home of the intended brides parents,
in this city, Ed 2. T. Williams to be
the officiating clergyman.
The wedding will be quiet one, only
the immediate families of the contract
ing parties to be present and witness
the solemn rites. This happy event will
unite the lives of two of our most
worthy young people whose two years
devotion to each other foreshadowed
matrimonial intentions.
Mr.. Smith is a young man of ability,
a true gentleman and enjoys as large a
circle of substantial friends as any man
in this part of the country, all of whom
have been made by upright, honorable
living. By profession he is a lawyer
and by decree of the people of this
county, he is our county Attorney,
whose fidility to duty has never been
questioned and whose desires and eff
forts are commendable as public Off
cial.
Miss Cartwright is daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. w. F. Cartwright, deservedly
popular with the young people of Co.
lumbia, and truly worthy the hand and
heart of the gentleman of her choice.
She is well educated, possesses the
many graces of true refinement which
make homes happy and the world bright
er and better.
In advance of this happy, yet solemn
event, the News joins their many
friends in extending congratulations
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05

horse continued to run until near Main
street north, when Mr.. Cantrell sue
ceeded in stopping him and went back
after her. The young lady was remov-
ed to her home where all that is posi-
BILE was done for her.
LATER-Wednesday night DR.. Nc
Chord. of Lebanon, came down on the
late train to perform an operation on
Miss Maude Cantrell's head, she hav-
ing never regained consciousness since
the runaway accident Sunday night.
He found the skull fractured on the
right side back and indications of blood
on the brain. Thursday morning she
was removed on the early train to the
Infirmary at Lebanon where expert
care can be giving her. A successful
operation was performed and she is
doing well.-Greensburg Record.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05

WEDDING.
A Beautiful Affair SOIemniZed at
Page Home.

One of the most beautiful weddings
ever solemnized in Columbia was that
between Miss Ethel Walcott Azbill and
Mr.. Louis Edward Schramm at the old
Page Home on Campbellsville street
last Thursday morning at nine o'clock.
The house was most beautifully dec.
Grated with Southern smilaX, chrysan-
themums and palms and the room in
which the ceremony was performed an
improvised aisle of white tulle and
smilax led from near the door to the
bower in the opposite corner, made of
bare tree with limbs banked with
smilax and chrysanthemums.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Lafayette
Page, in a beautiful imported pearl silk
carrying a boquet of white roses led
the way, followed by Miss Azbill, in
handsome gown of Mauve Chiffon Cloth
and white lace with shower boquet of
roses and lilies of the Valley, accom-
panied by DR.. Lafayette Page. They
were met in the corner by the groom
and Mr.. Paul Azbill, the best man.
Ed. w. K Azbill, father of the
bride, performed the ceremony using
the beautiful Episcopalian form, after
which short reception was held.
Immediately after dinner the bridal
couple accompanied by Miss Hermine
Schramm and Mr.. Paul Azbill left in
an automobile for Lebanon catching
the afternoon train to Louisville. From
Louisville the party left for New
Orleans and will go to Cuba provided
the fever conditions there will permit.
As announced a few weeks ago in
the News, the following invited guests
were present: DR.. and Mrs. L. F. Page,
Indianapolis, DR.. and Mrs. Robt Blake
man, indianapolis, Miss Hermine
Schramm, Chicago, Mrs. Williams and
Miss Ruth Williams, Campbellsville,
and few relatives and friends in town.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
PAID LIST.
The News Honor Roll. SIS Your
Name Written There?"

w. R. Dohoney, r. P. Bridgewaters,
]. L. Wilson, G. A. Edwards; R. D.
Tucker, VIM. Hicks, Nealy Morrison,
A. j. Mauk, ]. H. Jimson, S. A. Nc
Mahan, Daniel Forggett, Miss Cora
Phillips, G. A. Cheatham, T. C. Moore,
Rev. c. R. Payne, C. R. Cowherd, Dol
plus England, Chas. Hutchinson, W.
A. Helm, Mary E. Jeffries, R. F. Bry-
ant, L. V. Turner, L. D. Simms, G. w.
Spillman, James w. Wellington, Eze-
kiel Wellington, Mrs. L. B. Croft, M.
L. Shepherd, F. G. Willis, Mrs. Mary
E. Robinson, Sam Grant, L. C. Powell,
]. K. Powell, w. M. Looper, Trigg De-
fever5, G B. Cheatham, Jno. A. Cald-
well, j. F. Reynolds, w. T. Moore, S.
S. Vanhoy, Mrs. Rose Yates, F. l. In
gram, w. N. Smith, Claud Callison.
Chas. Browning, G. A. Bradshaw, Y.
E. Hurt, Neal Marshal, C. w. Bryant.
John Medaris.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
ACCIDENT AT
GREENSBURG.
Miss Maude CantreiI Seriously In
jured in Runaway.

Sunday night shortly after the arriv-
al of the train from Louisville, our peo-
pie were startled by loud calls of alarm
coming from the road leading to the de-
pot from town. 1t was soon learned
that the horse attached to a buggy in
which were seated w. F. Cantrell and
his beautiful Is year old daughter, Miss
Maude. They came in on the train and
were riding home when at the top of
the fill the buggy ran down on the
horse which started to run. Miss Maude
either jumped or was thrown out by
the motion of the buggy and was pick
ed up unconscious and removed to DR..
o. H. Shively's, where she was tender
Iy cared for and examined by Drs. O..
H. Sbivelx and father and DR.. E. L.
-staaaer;Ss; No bones were broken but
she has never regained CONSEQUENCES
to the hodr of going to pressc::. The
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
COLUMBIA ADAR COUNTY, KENTUCKY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER S. 1906

and was operated on Saturday morning
with but temporary relief. Sunday
morning it was found necessary to
perform the operation of tracheotomy.
in an effort to confine the disease to
the throat and make breathing possible.
Monday evening it was evident that
the oedema was extending to the lungs
and Tuesday at 1870 a. m, death fol-
lowed as result. He was attended at
the time of his death by his wife, two
daughters, Misses Rosa Nell and Vir-
ginia, and his aunt. Mrs. Annie M.
Smith.
The remains arrived here over the
Katy yesterday morning accompanied
by the family and ]. G. Reeves, who
had been summoned to Mr.. Wheat's
bedside by the family.
Mr. Wheat was native of Kentuc-
ky, having been born in Columbia, De-
cember 21st, 1855 He had been a res
ident of Fort Worth more than twenty
years, and in that time has made many
friends. He was a man who always
proved loyal to his friends. His family
is well known here and has the sympa-
thy of a large circle of friends.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
MOVED TO OKLAHOMA.

Mr.. W. M. Looper and family, of
Sewelton, Russell county, stopped over
with Mr.. j. R. Mcfarland, of this sec
ton, couple of days, and left for Ok
lahoma, where they will make their fu-
ture home. Mr.. Looper was one of
Russell county's best citizens, and his
removal West, is to place his growing
family under more progressive circum-
stances in the business world. One by
one this country is giving up it's best
citizens to aid in building other States.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
BUGGY DEMOLISHED.

Rev. w. A. Hines, Presiding Elder
of the Columbia District, had a runa-
way one day last week, near Manns-
vile, that resulted in totally demolish-
ing his buggy. The only part saved
from the wreck was the pole. He stop
ped at a shop to have one of his horses
shod and left the other one hitched to
the buggy with man to watch him.
The horse scared at little wagon that
some children were running, and made
such sudden dash that the watcher
was not worth a copper. Mr.. Hir es
bought another vehicle and returned
home that day, but the horse has been
under the care of our Vetinery Sur
geon, Mr.. S. D. Crenshaw, for few
days.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF 10 Z. WHEAT.
A Former Columbian Who Recently
Died at San Antonio, Texas.

The following article on the death of
Mr.. 10 z. Wheat is taken from the Fit.
Worth Record:
The Funeral of the late 10 2. Wheat
took place yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock from the residence of Robert B.
Smith, 1923 Pruit street, and was at
tended by large number Of friends.
The services were conducted be Rev. G.
w. Daniel assisted by Rev. ]. Frank
Smith, of Dallas. The pallbearers
were William D. Williams, w. B. Gar
vey, G. H. Colvin, Leon Gross, Will
liam Bryce, DR.. C. S. Mattison, Rob-
ert B. Smith and w. 7. Maddox. The
burial took place in the new cemetery.
Many were the floral offerings by
friends, among which was a magnif-
cent one by the occupants of the Wheat
Office building.
Mr.. Wheat's death came as a sur
prise and shock to his many friends
I,e-e. He was here just two weeks ago
- Is good health as usual, and nothing
" known here of bis illness until tel;
egraphic messages received from San
ntonio,Supday told of his dangerous
condition. He was attacked last Fri
>daynDght with .acpte throat trouble,
"a. - <s eco n ~
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05

Rev. S. J. Nichols who has been Wis
iting his children and grand children in
Hart and other counties in that part of
the state for the last months return
ed to Columbia last week. Mr.. Nichols
will be 80 years of age within few
weeks and is well preserved man. He
has been member of the Methodist
church for go years and minister of
the Gospel for so years. Good living,
devotion to truth and justice has its
reward in this as truly as in the life to
come.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
FRIGHTENED BY AUTOMOBILE.

A team of horses belonging to ''Gan-
der" Burton hitched to wagon loaded
with furniture became frightened at an
automobile on the pike, near Parsons
shop, last Monday, and gave quite an
exhibition of speed. John B. Coffey,
who was driving from his home to town
had a very narrow escape from being
run over.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
REMOVED TO ADAIR.

MIR. w. G. Burchett and family, of
jamestown, removed to their home
near the Stapp Roller Mill last Tues
day. We are glad to welcome this
good family to our community and
trust that health and prosperity may
be theirs. Mr.. Burchett recently pur-
chased an interest in the Stapp Roller
Mill and is now in charge of the plant.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05
SUPERVISORS In SESSION.

Messrs. w. F. Jeffries, w. A. Cof-
fey and L. B. Hurt, composing the
Board of Supervisors of the Town of
Columbia, have been in session since
Monday morning. A great many sum-
mons are being issued for property
holders to come before the board and
show cause why they shouldn' t be raised.
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05

Mr. U. P. Morgan, of Glensfork, who
was hurt some time ago, by getting
mashed with tobacco prize, and who
has been confined to his room for near
ly two months, is now able to stir out
a little. He was severely hurt, and is
yet weak man, but is recovering.
Mr. Morgan is one of our Industrious,
honest, Woodworking citizens. and we
trust he will soon be entirely WELL
The Adair County news., 1906-12-05

The town Council is demonstrating
the worth of the rock crusher and max
ing the most available way for the
building of roads throughout our coun-
ty. If you have not seen the crusher
take stones you may have doubts, but
all those who have witnessed it at work
would heartily endorse the county buy
ing one just like it.