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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

The first mention which we have of
gold is in the eleventh verse of the
second chapter Of Genesis, or, i'm other
words, 4,O04 years before Christ. Gold
was used as money by the ancient
Egyptians Mt very early date. Herod.
otus tells that the invention OF the
coinage OF gold belongs to Lydia. about
100 Il. c. Authorities conflict about
the first coinage of gold. Some say II
was Miletus and some the Persians,
but there are no records to show Just
when.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
Home Coming For GeOrgiaDS.

Atlanta, Ca, October lO-11.
1906. Very low round trip rates
via Southern Rwy. ON all points
in Virginia. North and South Car
DINA and Washington, d. c.: dates
OF sale Oct 8 and 10, final limit
Oct. 20, prior to midnight of
which purchaser must reach origi-
nal starting point. Extension Of
hna! limit to Oct. 30, 1906, permits
sible upon deposit of tickets with
Special Agent, Atlanta, and pay
ment of fee of fifty cents per ticket.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
A Joke.

The other day n benevolent old gen
tleman was stopped by a tramp. who
asked for money for a nights lodging.
We'll, look here, my man." the old
gentleman said, what would you say
If I offered you wOrk?" BLESS yer
Ifs, sir" came the reply. Il wouldn't
mind bit. l can take a joke same as
most people"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

y h-Following schedule fyur.s
publisher only as information and o-c . are
guaranteed. ar h'i
In Effect May q, 1906.
WESrBOUND.
-, Week days. trains leave Washing,o, g.
eineinont as follows. $40 "a. m. So,, , ..l
. t.ls =. M f.45 2. M; . % p. m. "'-'
Week days trains leave Wasbip,.,,,, r.
Lce>bnrg only: 6.2s D. IN. 10Y
sunday trains leave Washington for M.
mont as follows 9.0i "a. IN 9.iO a. m. GSs
l.. m. " i"-' '-N
- ~ a. IN. train connects az Biuemo,,+ e.
winchester via Stage Line '''
EASTBOUND.
Week days. t-ains leave Bluemopt
w asnington: 5{5 a. m; 6.;i5 a. m 20 81 ~, d.
ll-VO a. m: p y. m 80 p"
sunday trains leave Biuemont for Ny..l.
inSton: 2.3o a. m; 90 D. m. Goo u. m
W eek day trains leave Leesburg for Wo.t,
ington. o - "a ma. " al"
~ q. ia. tram connects at Bluomont with
stage iiue from Winchester
H. u. SPENCER. General Manager
accr. ""i'-
". n: TAHOE, General Passenger Arert
=, l., = hLowN. General Agent. 1O5 18TH -,
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
The Case with Him

Mrs. Henpeck - They can't punish
bigamy too severely. No one should
have any sympathy for the man who
takes one wife too many. Mr. Henpeck
The Idea. Maria! Do you think I
should be sent to jail?-Philadelphia
Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

How did you feel when you found
yourself overboardY
AS II were all in" gasped the re-
suscitated joker, gurgling merrily.--
Philadelphia Ledger.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
A Strike.

Mrs. Nulywed-You don't love me
any more: know you don't! Nulywed
But. my dear. you're mistaken. /
adore yor. Mrs. Nulywed II No; You
don't No man could love a woman so
badly dressed rs I am!-Paris Rire.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

PEOPLE who make puns are like wan.
ton boys that put coppers on the rail.
road tracks. They amuse themsolvea
ana other children, but their little tricl,
may upset freight train OF convcrsa-
uon Tor the sake OF a battered Wifi.
cism.-O. w. Holmes.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

How do you suppose the report
ever started that you had an execution
IN your house,? Il don't know. I'M
less 1t started from the fact that we
were hanging some wall paper."-Balti-
more American.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
The Cure

Patient-D@ctor I frequently expert
ence Kissing sound in my ears. What
would you advise me to do? Doctor
What is your occupation? Patient-Fm
an actor. Doctor-Then Ia advise you
TO get some other kind OF job.
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SCOTS
f NJ ULS 10 n

and it cures the cold. That's
what is necessary. soothes the
throat because it reduces the
irritation cures the cold because
it drives out the inflammation !;
builds up the weakened tissues
because it nourisheS them back
TO their natural strength. That's
how Scott'S Emulsion deals with
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or bronchitis.
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The Better
Way

The tissues of the throat are
inAamed and irritated; you
cough, and there is more irrita-
ton more coughing. You take
a cough mixture and it eases the
irritation-for awhile. You take
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

Calmness under contradiction is de
monstrative of great stupidity or strong
intellect.-Zimmermann
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

This day which thou fearest so much
and which thou callest the last IS the
birthday of an eternity. Seneca.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

Conscience warns us as Il friend be-
fore furnishing us as a judge.-Stan-
islas.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
Notice.

Notice IS given to the public that
all stock found astray on JanesviIIe
Farm will be taken up and held to
await owner.
8 10 4 ID. L. FRIES,
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LIE woMAN,s PApER.

THE SUN is the best TYNE Of n nc,,s,,.,e-
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az educator OF the highest character. con-
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Address
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is rHE tnEArEsr llIGh-CLAss PARIS
is TW INrrFp SrArrs

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All advertisements excepting legal adver
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aforesaid rates
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

Men ought to calculate life both as
If they were fated to live a long and a
short time Bias.
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TnE FARNrER,s pApER

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WE'LL SEND YOU
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Southern Railway

\; B.-Following schedule figures
peohshed only as information and are %.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
KILLING IN HUNTSVILLE.
Zuber Smith Surrendered and Said He
 Had Shot w. M.. Campbell.

Huntsville, June 10.-tSpecial.)-W M. Campbell a former grocer and later an employe of the Huntsville cotton mill, was shot and killed last midnight in front of dive in the West End. Zuber Smith. the self-confessed slayer. a young white man employed at the Merrimaclx mills, is in the city prison. So far as is known there was no witness to the affair. The shooting is supposed to have been the outcome of a personal difficulty. Campbell was shot over the right eye, the bullet penetrating the brain, yet he lived for more than an hour, without re- covering consciousness. He was unarmed with the exception of a pocket knife. Smith came uptown after the shooting and met Officer George Halsey, asking him if he had heard of the shooting. MT. Halsey had not.
 Well am the man that done it," re- piled Smith. and I guess I'll go along with you.
 The young man was taken to the station house and no weapon was found on his person when he was searched. He acted in rather curious manner and after saying he had shot Campbell in fight. denied it and said he had just heard shooting and thought he would take a shot himself. later finding that he or someone else had killed a man. Camp bell leaves a widow and family of six children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
CUNNINGHAM AT euNTERsvILLE.
Makes Impressive Talk on Shady Lawn
 of the Court House.

Guntersville, June 10-(Special)- )-Dr Cunningham, candidate for governor made a speech here yesterday to a good sized audience of Marshall county citizens The weather was a perfect June day. and on account of the extensive repairs being made on the court house and the conse- quent smell of new paint the audience repaired to the court house yard where the speaking was held in the cool shade on the closely cut grass.
 The delightful breezes and shade seem ed to put everybody in the best mood for good listening and close attention It also the speaker to get close to his listeners in q plain old-fashioned talk about the present issues in the race for governor. his positions on these questions for twenty years as shown by public records and his strong stand for honesty in poli- tics. The close attention and pleased ex- pression of the audience, clearly showed that they were in entire accord with the Doctor, especially when he got down to the question of using money In elections or special faVors of any sort to influ- ence voters.
 The Doctors speech was characterized by the utmost fairness to his opponent, Mr. Conner, no unkind allusion having been made to him or his position at any time. It was much enjoyed by the peo- pie present and the talk among those on the street after the speaking was over indicated in no uncertain way that friends were made for the doctor.
 After taking a nasty meal he drove through the country ten miles to Albert vile where he delivered an address to a large and appreciative audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
HENRY HAMMOND
 FATALLY WOUNDED
Gold Blooded Crime Committed By Ed Taylor, Negro, at
 Rock Springs.

Gadsden, June 10.-(Speclal )-Henry Hammond young white man was shot and fatally wounded by Ed Taylor, a negro at Rock Springs. q station on the Louisville and Nashville railroad about ten miles south east of here. Hammond and the negro, it seems, had quarreled previously. Hammond had been to Gads- den and had just stepped off the Louis- vile and Nashville train. Taylor. his father and Alma Douthard, another negro were at the depot. The elder Taylor had Winchester shot gun and as Hammond stepped from the train he handed the gun to his son and with an oath told him to shoot at the same time using a vile name. The negro took the gun, raised it and shot at the man but bystander knocked the gun up he shot the second time, the ball striking Hammond in the right breast. He is still alive, but the chances for his recovery are very slim. The negroes made their escape but Ed Taylor, ST. and Alma Douthard, who Is implicated were caught and brought to this city this morning where they are lodged in jail. The other negro is being closely persued and may be caught be- fore morning. Witnesses to the crime say that 1t was one of the most cold-blooded on record and feeling is very strong against the negroes.
 Pink Petit, a negro, was arrested yes terday and placed under bond for re- sisting Deputy Sheriff R. H. Handy Handy went to the negros house to levy on some goods when the negro drew a pistol and threatened the oflicer, and became very abusive
 Building operations are being seriously interefrred with here on account of con tractors being unable to get sufficient skilled labor. A number of fine residences are in course of construction, and the more skilled finishers are in great de- mand and are almost impossible to get. There is no let up in the building boom and scores of houses are being built for renting purposes, yet the demand great ly exceeds the supply. It being almost im- possible to rent a house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
News of LorIna sprinas.

Mentone, June 1O.-(Special. )--Loring Springs hotel has been thorough over hauled and painted white, which makes beautiful appearance through the green foliage of the grove surrounding the hotel. c. P, Jackson, wife and daughter, Miss Ida Elizabeth of Birmingham ar rived this week, together with Mrs. Will liam H. Phillips of Montgomery A num- Der of Birmingham people are booked for next week. Mrs. c. P. Orr's family and Mrs Milner of Birmingham arrived Thursday and will occupy their cottage for the season. A large house party of young people from Birmingham is here as guests of the Misses Orr C. H. Moor mans family are duly installed in their summer home for the season and will entertain extensively during the summer. The season promises to be unusually gay Boating bathing and swimming in Moon lake. are among the attractions Fishing is fine. Many long strings of rainbow trout and black bass have been captured recently. The weather is delightfully."- cool and the people from the cities are en- toying respite from the intense heat incident to city life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
FINE COAL FOUND
 NEAR ANNISTON
SAMUEL ROGERS EXHIBITS FIX cELLENT SPECIMEN FOUND
 EIGHT MILES FROM ANNIsToN
 ON EAST SIDE OF THE coosA.

Anniston, June 1O.-(Speeia1. )-samuel Rogers was exhibiting to his friends yes- terday specimen of fine coal which he says was dug out of the ground by him. self within eight miles of the city of An niston Mr. Rogers came here several years ago from Ohio. and in that state and West Virginia had been prominently identified with coal mining for many years Soon after locating here he de- clared that he would risk his reputation as d coal expert on there being coal with in close proximity to Annlston.
 No one here could encourage him be- cause geologists had repeatedly declared that there was no coal on the east side of the Coosa river. MT. Rogers persist ed in his opinion, and has been quietly prospecting Last week he made a very important discovery of surface indica- tions, and this week, with pick in hand. has spent a couple of days prospecting his find He claims the discovery of a most excellent coal in the greatest abund- ance and will soon be in condition to disclose his find to the public. MT Rogers is president of the Southern Hardware company, a gentleman of integrity and means, and will prosecute his discovery with great diligence as soon as the prop erty interests can be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
BREWTON PLANS TO
 CELEBRATE FOURTH
PROPERTY VALUATION OF ES- GAMBIA IS $65,ooo THIS YEAR. FIRST WATERMELoNS ARE BROUGHT IN.

Brewton, June 1O.-( Special l)-July 4 will be a Masonic field day in Brewton. A big barbecue and basket picnic will be given. and prominent Masonic speakers will be present to address the crowds. There will be an excursion of Shriners from Mobile, numbering several hundred and visitors from other places are expected to swell the crowd to several thousand Two games of baseball will be played and there will be other forms of amusements. The cele- hration will take place on the institute campus, which Is an ideal shady grove of large oak trees, and the various commit tees are hard at work arranging for the taking care of the vast crowds that will be present A brass band from Mobile will be in attendance to furnish music for the occasion.
 The question of a permanent postoffice location for Brewton has finally been set tied. the department securing quarters in the new McGowin building being erected on the corner of St. Joseph and Parker avenues. The room secured is 22x4o feet, and modern office fixtures will be placed
 in it, including 100 additional lock boxes. The building is expected to be completed In aDOut SlXly udys.
 A baseball team has been organized in Brewton, and number of crack players have been signed. Games will be arranged with number of places in the state, the first series to commence next Tuesday, when Bay Minette will come to Brewton for three games.
 Friends here have been advised of the marriage of Murry e. Thames and Miss Hester Belle Rouse, which took place in Beaumont Tex, June g. Mir Thames was 6 former resident of Brewton, and has many friends in this section.
 The first watermelons of the season were brought to town yesterday by Eman- uel Brewton from the Girls Industrial school farm in East Brewton, and were readily disposed of at fancy prices.
 The valuation of property in Escambia county this year amounts in round num- bers to $65,O00, which is several thousand dollars more than any previous assess ment This is the valuation as assessed, no raises having been made.
 Good rains have fallen the past week and crops of all kinds are said to be doing we'll Cotton is a little late, and Is being damaged in some fields by lice. Small quantities of peaches are coming in and being sold at fancy prices. The late freeze damaged the peach crop some, while the trees in some orchards are dying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
News of Fort Payne,

Fort Payne, June 10.-(Special) 1.-The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church gave an ice cream supper at the court house for the benefit of their church. A large crowd was present and a neat sum was realized.
 Robert. the infant son of MT. and Mrs. Watts of this place, died last Tuesday and was buried at the old cemetery on the following day. The Rev. John l.. White conducted the funeral services.
 which were held at the Baptist church. Judge and Mrs. w. w. Haralson and lit- tie son spent last Monday In Chattanooga. Mrs. Harry Minott and baby boy of Birmingham are visiting her brother, w. w. Dobbs, on Alabama avenue Miss Ella Dobbs has returned from White Sulphud Springs, where she has been for few weeks. Miss Pidgie Duncan of Gadsden is the guest of her cousin, Mrs John H. Mo Cartney, on Spring street. Mrs. John H. Mccartney and sister, Miss Leila Jeffries, visited Mrs. J. M. Me Clesky at aVlley Head Tuesday. Miss Bessie Hartings and Albert Mon- roe were married at the home of the bride Tuesday. It was a quiet home affair. only a few intimate friends being present Hiram McSpadden of Birmingham Is at home for a short vacation. Willie Cox, who has a position in Chat tanooga, spent last Sunday here with his
 mother, Mrs. Laura Cox. Quite number of our citizens took in the May festival at Chattanooga this week.
 Mrs. Emmett Robinson and children of Texas are the guest of Dr. and Mrs. II M. Branning on Alabama avenue. Miss Margaret Miller of Knoxville is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jerome Gallons on Park street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
Baptists to Meet in Talladeqa.

Anniston, June 10.-(Special 1.-The Ala bama Baptist state convention will meet in annual session at Talladega on July 1S 19 and 20, and promises to be one of the most eventful in the history of Ala bama Baptists. President Montague of Howard college will announce at this convention that the $1o0,0CO endowment fund which was launched at last year s convention at Sheffield, has been raised
 Secretary W. B. Crumpton, of the state mission board, will also make some in- portant announcements concerning the work of his board during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
EIopement in Huntsville.

Huntsville, June 10.-(Special.) )-Miss Dora l.. Bradford. a popular young lady of this city. and John E. Sanford, a prominent young traveling man. eloped last night and were married by the Rev. B. G. Mitchell in the parsonage of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church. The bride is daughter of Henry 8. Bradford. There was no special opposition to the marriage, but the couple Just con- cluded to get married without going to any unnecessary trouble. The marriage was surprise to relatives and friends of both contracting parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
Tax Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the book of assessments for the year 1906 has been prepared and is ready for inspection and that the court of the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, Alabama, will sit on the second Monday in July, 1906 to examine the assessors returiis and to correct any errors therein.
 JOHN T. REED, President of the Board of Revenue for Jefferson County, Ala. s-6-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
Nearo Killed In unlontown,

Selma, June 10.-(Special) )-Word reached here today of considerable excitement about o'clock last night in uniontown. Celia Jackson, a negro woman. stabbed John Williams, also a negro, with q pock- ct knife. death resulting in q short while. Williams was jealous of another negro s attention to the woman and meeting her On Washington street upbraided her and struck her twice with his fist The woman got the knife out and plunged il into Williams neck She was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
Teachers Examination.

The annual examination of applicants for places upon the eligible list of teach CTS for the public schools of Birmingham will be held at the High school building Monday and Tuesday. June Il and F, 1906. beginning at o'clock a. m. Mon- day.
 J. D. MOORE.
 J. E. CUNNINGHAM,
 J. H. PHILLIPS. G-7-5t Board of Exar 1ers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
Hot Sprigs, Arkansas. THE ROCkAFELEOW,

E. s. PUTNAM, Proprietor. BATH HOUSE UNDER SAME ROOF
 AS HOTEL. Round Trip Half Rate Tickets to Hot Springs Now on Sale All Rail-
 road Offices. The most handsomely furnished hotel in the valley-all outside rooms. Bounte- ous table, efficient service. moderate rates, home-like. select. All street cars pass the Rockafellow. Write for booklet. References
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
COOKS SPRINGS

Hotel now open for the reception of guests. Rates reduced from last year. Many Improvements. Unexcelled for pleasure and health. Write for rates and booklets. Special rates to families.
 LOUIE REESE, Proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
Pine Beach Hotel.

Pine Beach, VIrBlnla. Twenty minutes by trolley from Norfolk. Va. Resort finest. coolest, healthiest re- sort or coast. combining every modern comfort and convenience. Bathing, boat ing. fishing; 25oo feet board walk along shore Write for booklet.
 WM C. ROVER Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
Stafford Springs.

The hotel at this famous spring is open for the season. For full particulars. rates and pamphlets. address
 COLBURN- MORGAN & CO,
 Vossburg, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
SPRINGS. MI

Lookout Mountain. 2500 feet altitude. Chalybeate and freestone water; fishing, hunting, bathing, boating, driving, ten pins. croquet and other amusements.
 CHAS. A. LORING, Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-11
THROUGH CARS EAST LAKE CASINO

Leave corner 2d Avenue and 18th Street every evening at 800, 6:l2, SPA, and go through without stop. There in time for the shew-Quick travelling, this.