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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-19
Notes and Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs Jim Davis who have been
seriously i'll for several days at the ROD
snson-Hanby infrmary. are slightly I'M
proved. Mr.. Davis is out of danger and 1t
is hoped that tomorrow will be the turn
ing point for the better with his wife.
They we're taken sick with fever at their
home near Reeders, where they had been
cared for by the ladies of the neighbour
hood but when the disease could not be
controlled they were moved Immediately
to the infirmary.
Jim Henderson,. engineer at the United
States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry COM
pany. has resigned his position
Miss Maud Helm of Admission is the
guest of Mrs. John Mansfield in West ees-
Semer.
Miss Georgia and Beulah Ramsey and
little Miss Edna Lamar are visiting 1heo
j. Lamar in West Bessemer today.
Elliott Houston and Charles Roserburg
are in the city attending the Houston
Lopez wedding last night.
Mrs. W. f. Ricketts, of Lebanon, KY
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. r.
Borders.
DIR. ]. C. Jones left this evening for
San Antonio, Tex. with his nephew,
steve McCulley in the hope that the young
man may improve in health.
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Bessemer furnished the largest crowd
of the week to the State Fair today
The cars were crowded all afternoon. so
much that additional trailers had TO
be sent out The fact that Dan Patch
was expected to run against time was
the drawing card. and many were sadly
disapponted that the track was TOO
heavy for the race. However, many de-
clared that the exhibition of the Won
derful flying machine was The sight or
their lives.
Tomorrow will see the street cars
crowded TO Overlooking with chattering,
happy children on their way to cele-
brate children's day at the State fair.
Every school in the district has turned
out until Monday, and all look forward 10
a day of pleasure at the grounds.
The sixth anniversary of the fuiton
Drug company will be celebrated tomor-
row at the store in this city. Souvenirs
will be presented to all visitors and re-
freshments will be served Everyone IS
cordially invited to attend.
Two of the oldest houses in Bessemer
were torn down yesterday and construc-
ton begun on a one-story brick store at
sixth avenue and Nineteenth street. The
building will be occupied by Schileci Bros,
who will conduct a general grocery bust
ness.
The city court will reconvene next week
after a short recess and take up the jury
criminal docket Three murder cases are
scheduled for Monday the 22nd being
those of Raleigh Jones for killing Lee
Morrison in a saloon several months ago,
John Granger for the murder OF negro,
and .John Dagnon also charged with muir
der
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important Meeting.

The board of aldermen will hold post
poned meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock in the council chamber of the
city hall, although 1t was first announced
for D. M The change is in favor of
the Stiles rally.
The initiative in favor of Judge ). L.
Stiles will be taken tomorrow night with
a gathering of his many friends in this
end of the county at the city hail. A
party of speakers from Birmingham Will
be entertained, among whom are Con-
gresham Oscar w Underwood and Cen
eral w. W. Brandon. The interest in
political matters is at a fever heat and
every one, whether in favor of the Judge
or not is sure to attend the meeting
All are cordially invited
A special call for meeting OF the
police commission, which was scheduled
to meet tonight, has been again post
poned until next Tuesday at p m.
The matter of greatest Importance VIII
be the election of patrolman TO take
badge No. Z. which was not accepted
by ex-Chief George Jones. A number
of applicants have been filed. and the
probable action is causing much Discus
sion among police officers.
There was a wel1-attended meeting OF
Higdon forces in Brighton tonight in
which much enthusiasm was displayed
and several interesting speeches were
made by ardent supporters of the colonel
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Powder Springs.

Died-Mrs Caroline Ragsdale
died about A O'Clock last Wednes-
day, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Ike Scott, after q two weeks
illness of Pneumonia. She was 81
years old, and had been married
SO years. She leaves an aged hus-
band and several children, besides
host of friends to mourn her loss.
She has been a consistent member
of the Baptist church for many
years. Her remains were laid to
rest in the city cemetery Thursday
afternoon. The bereaved have our
sympathy.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather Friday evening, the enter
tainment at the Academy was post
poned until Saturday evening
Everything passed off nicely. It
was one of the Rest school ents.'-
tainments that we have had in
years. No.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
Olive Springs.

The Olive Springs class of %
visited Smyrna last Friday even
ing and was royalty entertained
by Prof. Sylvester and the stu
dents of his school. The reading
contest ended in favor of Smyrna.
In the spelling contest between
the two schools IA were on each
side. When the contest ended II
of the Olive Springs school re-
mained standing, only three went
down. P M Rice was the last to
go down of the Smyrna school.
The patrons here are greatly pleas
ed at the victory won. These SPELL
ing contests have caused hard
study by the students of both
schools.
DlED-Friday night Feb. 23d,
Mr.J. J. York, one of our Oldest
citizens, who for many years was
member of the Baptist church.
The funeral was conducted under
the auspices of the Confederate
veterans. Rev A J Mccoy con-
Quoted the funeral. Gen Phillips
led the opening prayer. Col G D
Phillips made an eloquent talk.
Mr. J Gid Morris in behalf of the
Daughters of the Confederacy,
placed a beautiful wreath of flow
ers on the casket. Mr. Jack Nor
ris also expressed regret and sor-
row at the loss of such a worthy
citizen. Interment in Maloney
Springs cemetery. Many beauti-
full wreaths of flowers bedecked
his grave.
The literary society was well
attended Saturday night.
Rev McCollum preached all in
teresting sermon here Sunday.
Mr. N A Brewer has recovered
from his injuries, result of q fall
from scaffold while working on
u house atIButlers.
John Wilkes Booth was thrown
from wagon by a runaway horse
and badly hurt. He is confined
to his room and receiving good at
tsntion.
Preaching at Maloney Springs
next Saturday and Sunday. /
The young mems debating club
will meet Wednesday night and
discuss, Resolved, That electricity
is more useful than steam. At
firmative, oscar Wade; negative,
Zack Daniel.
The new station house at Fair
oaks is great convenience to the
travelling public. FUND.-.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
New Salem.

Rev Q E w Dobbs of Marietta
filled Rev E Nj Dyer's appoint
ment at this place last Saturday,
and preached an;exceIlent sermon.
We are sorry to note that Miss
Fannie Shockley is very i'll at the
time of this writing.
The farmers of this community
met with Rev E NJ Dyer at New
Salem church Saturday night and
organized a cotton growers asso-
citation with the following officers i:
M L Green, President; Dock Jack
son, Vice President; Oscar Orr,
Secretary; W T Guftin, Treasurer.
They will meet again Thursday
night 18th. The Farmers Union
will also meet the same night.
Mr. Turner of Canton spent Sun
day with Mr. Cook.
Mr. and Mrs Cliff Burton of At
lanta spent Sunday with the fam
lily of Mr. c G Burton.
Mr. and Mrs George LEVEL at
tended the funeral Of Mrs Robin
son at Midway Sunday.
Mrs George Easterlin of Flori.
da, who is visiting Mrs J D EAST
erlin here, has been very sick for
the past week. Peachblossom.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
Smyrna.

The new depot for this place is
well under way, work OH same ac-
tually began last Monday.
Mrs M S Gilbert, who has been
very sick for the past three weeks.
is reported as convalescent.
Mr.. Henry Konigsmark. the
popular secretary of Belmont farm
has been confined to his room for
sometime with lagrippe. He is
improving and hopes to be out
among his friends in few davs.
New grocery store opened here
with Mr. Croft Legg in charge who
will certainly successfully manage
1t.
Mr. T. w. Gray has his place
posted for sale, being listed with
3. P. Green Real Estate Agents.
Marietta. Mr. Gray has suddenly
contracted an aggravated case of
Texas fever -
The Smyrna Drug Co., in charge
Of Mr. J T Petty, has opened for
business.
1t is rumored that MrlSam Cat
lin, our popular station agent, has
sent III his resignation. Too much
work is the reason assigned.
Smyrna is to have two rural
routes about April 1st. Mr.. J. j.
Baldwin will get one, the other
one not known.
The Olive Springs School re-
turned the visit of the Smyrna
School on Friday last and one of
the best contests ever held in Cobb
County resulted. Olive Springs
carried away the honors IN the
spelling match, while in the read
ing contest Smyrna was declared
winner. Prof. Barber has a we'll
drilled, well behaved school and
1T was a pleasure to meet them:
Rev Mr. Kelly filled his appoint
ment at the Methodist church last
Sunday. Critic.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
AcWOrth.

Miss Leone Northcuut Of Rome.
MS the charming guest Of Miss
Nj tybslle Johnson last Sunday
Miss LaIla Barrett returned last
Saturday from visit to Mrs Geo.
Northcutt in Marietta
Miss Lillian Mcdowell, of At
lanta, is visiting her sisters Mes
danes E NJ Bailey and J E Csrnes.
Mrs Ernest Collins visited in
Fairburn last week.
Mrs w s McLain, of Calhoun,
is visiting in this city.
Mrs Annie Collins is visiting
her bret ther, Emmett Kendrick, in
Atlanta
Mr. A K Almon, of Carol ton,
is the Iew bookkeeper at the Bank
of Acworth.
Mrs Rachel Myers died at the
home of her son, William Myers.
in Atlanta last Friday night and
brought here for burial Sunday.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at the Baptist Church by Rev
Al Morgan, assisted by DR.. Rags
dale at 2 p m. Interment at Lib
erty Hill cemetery. Quite a num-
ber of friends and relatives ac-
companied the remains here.
Dixie.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
Always Keeps ChamberIain's Cough
Remedy in the House.

1--WE would not be without Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is kent on
hand continually in our home.b saws
w. w. Kearney, editor Of the Indepen-
dent, Lowry City, Mo. That il inst
what every family should do. When
kept at hand ready for instant use, a
cold may be checked at the outset and
cured in much less time than after n
has become settled in the system. This
remedy is also without peer for cronn
in children, and will prevent the attack
when given as soon as the child he
comes hoarse, or even after the Icronnv
cough appears, which can only be done
when the remedy is Kept at hand. For
sale by }. ". Legg Il Co., Druggists.
Marietta, Ga. -
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
Lost fountain.

Again death invaded our com
mupity and claimed as it's victim
Mrs Theresa Robinson. She had
been sufferer for many months,
Pneumonia set up and she passed
peacefully away last Friday at =
O'Clock. She is the surviving
widow of John Robinson who died
during the war. She was aged 90
years, and a consistent member of
the Baptist church. She leaves
one daughter who has the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
The funeral was conducted by Rev
E M Dyer at Midway Sunday
morning whore she was laid to rest.
The funeral of Mr. Will Jackson
was conducted by Rev J J Grow
and not Rev e M Dyer as was sta
ted.
Miss Claudio Scott has returned
home after q months visit in Clay
ton county.
The good weather is apt to cause
the farmers to plant a large cotton
crop. They should 60 slow.
Allen.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
Corner Chapel.

Born unto Mr. and Mrs Dan
Rakestraw OH the I'd of February,
a fine boy.
Mrs Maynor Kile, of Atlanta, is
spending this week with her Aunt,
Mrs Tom Shirley of this place
Mr. John Rakestraw, who has
been spending the winter with his
daughter, Mrs Ida Lanier at VAL
dosta, Ga, has returned home.
Mr. Homer and Tasker Rake
straw have moved their saw mill
back near here. Mr. Ed Hays also
who has ole near here.
School at this place is still doing
we'll with Miss Annie Senger and
Miss Madeleine Hargrove teachers,
who are giving entire satisfaction.
Mr. and Mrs R l. Willingham,
spent Sunday with her fathers
family, H B Moon of this place.
Blackeve.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
STARVING TO DEATH.

Because her stomach was so weaken
ed by useless drugging that she could
not eat, Mrs Mary Fl Walters, of St.
Clair street, Columbus, o., was literally
starving to death. She writes: my
stomach was so weak from useless
drugs that ! could not eat, and my
nerves so wrecked that / could not
sleep; and not before I was given up to
die was induced to try Electric Bit
ters; with the wonderful result that
improvement began at once, and q
complete cure followed" Best health
Tonic on earth. soc. Guaranteed by j.
w. Legg & Co., druggists.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
DANGERS OF PNEUMONIA.

A. cold at this time if neglected is lia-
BILE to cause pneumonia which is so Of
ten fatal, and even when the patient
has recovered the lungs are weakened
making them peculiarly susceptible to
the development of consumption, Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar will stop the cough ,
heal and strengthen the lungs and pre-
vent pneumonia. La Grippe coughs
yield quickly to the wonderful curative
qualities of Foley's Honey and Tar.
There is nothing else lust as good .
G. M. Crosby & Go.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
COUNTY NEWS
\ BY CORRESPONDENTS.
Fr6m other Towns and Lo-
CaIItieS.
WORK OF NEWS-FINDERS.
all Points Of the County Represented.
RUral News Fresh and Spark.
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WiIeys.

Mr. Martin Sheffield aud family,
of Monroe county, Ark, arrived
in our section few days ago. They
decided to try old Cobb awhile for
their health. They are related to
Mrs L F Fortner, of our COM
munity. They are living at the
Martin place, about 5 miles south
Of Marietta.
Mr. franklin Former, who went
to Ensley, Ala, about the first
Of January, returned home last
week.
We are glad to note that Mrs
Amanda Sewell, of New Hope,
who has been sick for quite a
while, is convalescent.
Liquor and business are two
things that don't go we'll together.
If man is tanked up on whiskey
he is prepared to tend everything
bat business.
Mr. n A Brewer happened to a
very painful accident a few days
ago. While working Oh a scaf-
fold, it collapsed and he fell a
distance of several feet, bruising
his left arm considerably and
receiving a severe shaking-up. We
hope his injuries are not serious
however, and that he will soon be
recovered.
Mr. B J Handy says he is fur
ther along with his work this
spring than he has been, at this
time Of the year, for 20 years, He
has all of his corn land ready for
planting. In fact all of the farm
ers have a great deal more work
done than they had this time last
year. The proper thing, however,
is to get a good start and keep
hustling till the crop is made and
then rest under the shade of the
trees. Beulah
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
kenneSaW.

Rev E NJ Dyer, of Aoworth,
preached at the Baptist church
Sunday night.
Miss Delmar Reed and Mr. Carl
Reed, of Red Rock visited reIa-
tlves here Sunday
Mr. Tom Adair, of Alabama visi-
ted his parents, Mr. and Mrs Joseph
Adair.
Mr. NJ L Guess has recovered
from his recent sickness.
Mrs Monroe Steel is visiting in
Atlanta this week.
Mr. John Bennett visited Atlanta
several times in the last two or
three weeks, investing in Atlanta
real estate.
This district has some good ma
terlal for the Legislature and Clerk
of the court. We have not had a
county office-holder in over 30
years. Gipsy.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
HOW'S THIS 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F .
] Cheney for the last Is years, and be.
iieve him perfectly honorable in ali
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
BY his firm,
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
dalfs Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Hall's Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
OctaVia.

Mr. Newport Davenport and
wife, Of Acworth, visited Mr. H B
Clay last week.
Mrs J E o Daniell visited her
daughter Mrs Landers in Mariet-
ia last week.
NTH B Clay is rejoicing over a
young tax collector at his home.
Mr. Jeff Sanders of Olive Springs
mas been assisting J A Templeton
ana Z A Kemp in setting up a saw
mill the past week.
we were glad to see the para
stSph IN the Journal about young
Ieh paying their debts, and we
aOpe every young man in this
Immunity will read it.
We jail sympathize with Mr..
Jackson S and family and Miss
Lephy Robertson IN their recent
'''eSVements. Sylvester.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
SardiS.

Plof. Mayes Frey has fine
school at this place.
DR. G E w Dobbs will preach at
this place Saturday.
Prof D B Henderson will sing
here third Sunday. Cone and
bring your "Revival Special.
Miss Jettie Conn, who has been
sick for some time, is no better.
Mrs Harvey Barfeld, of Atlanta
visited her mother, Mrs ] / Black
last week. Gene.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
To THE BEST PAID MAN.

1T tsounds sense that we tell you.
Your work costs less dollars and is
best every time you use the the l.. & M
Paint. You do more painting with one
gallon of L & nj. than with two gallons
OF other paints and the L. & M, Zinc
hardens the l.. & M. White Lead and
makes the L d M Paint wear like iron.
4 gallons L d NJ mixed with gallons
Linseed Oil will paint moderate siz-
ed house.
l. d M costs only 81. 20 per gallon.
A. I. Terrell, Riverhead, N. Y,
Writes. l6 years ago painted with
l.. d NJ. Only now requires repainting."
Sold by W A Sans & Compan Ma
rietta, Ga
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
New Hope.

The singing at Mr. D G Hamby's e
last Sunday evening was highly
enjoyed by al present.
The many friends of Miss Emma
Lou Barrett are sorry to hear of
her being sick.
Mr. c G Rogers is building new
barn,
Sunday School at this place
every first, second and fourth Sun
day evenings at half past three.
Everybody invited
Mr. Joe Gaines is out of school
again on account of rheumatism.
Simon Simple.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
Afflicted with Rheumatism.

"L was and am yet afflicted with
rheumatism, says Mr.. J. G. Bayne, ed
itor of the Herald, Addington, Indian
Territory, "but thanks to Chamber
lain's Pain Balm am able once more to
attend to business. 1t is the best of
liniments." If troubled with rheuma-
tism give Pain Balm trial and you are
certain to be more than pleased with
the prompt relief WHICH it affords. One
application relieves tie pain. For sale
by j. w. Legg & CO., Druggists, Mari
etta. Ga.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
A FavOrite Remedy for Babies.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy favorite with the moth ers o
small children. Itquickly cures their
coughs end colds and prevents any dan
ger of pneumonia or other serious con-
sequences. 1t not only cures Group,
but when given as soon as the croupy
cough appears will prevent the attack.
For sale by j. w. Legg & Co., Drug
gists. Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08

The best way to rid the system of a
cold Is to evacuate the bowels. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar acts as
q pleasant, yet effectual cathartic on
the bowels. 1t clears the head, cuts
the phlegm out of the throat. strength
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coughs, colds. Group, whooping cough
etc. Sold by G M Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
CLEARS THE COMPLEXION,

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimu-
lates the liver and thoroughly cleanses
the system and clears the complexion
of pimples and blotches. 1t is the best
laxative for women and children as it
is mild and pleasant and does not grippe
or sicken. Orino is much superior to
pills, aperient waters and all ordinary
cathartics as it does not irritate the
stomach and bowels. G NJ Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08

From an intellectual point OF
view, that time of ones life ia
most wasted when he tries, in a
spirit of dumb loyalty, to admire
all those things that are popularity
considered admirable.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08

indigestion is much Of habit. Don't
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frowning. Koldol Digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. Sold by
G N Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08

Some men chloroform their
conscience and then fatter them
selves that they are doing right
because they feel no remorse.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08

People who have nothing worth
while to talk about usually man
age to keep up lively conversa-
tion.
The Marietta journal., 1906-03-08
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