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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
Children of Mary.

Yesterday afternoon at St. Paul's church most impressive ceremony was conducted in which fifty girls pllghted their vows of fidelity to the imitation of the virtues of the blessed virgin.
 The scene was one to quicken the hearts of those steeped in the worldliness of this age. It made them think that there was still left some ground whereon to anchor faith in the future.
 The occasion was tine reception of a class of postulants between the ages of 13 and 15 years, who promised to lead pure and vrtuous lives in imitation of the divine mother in whose name they were enrolled.
 The sodality of the Children of Mary is an institution which the Catholic church fosters with peculiar care and to which every young woman is expected to belong. It's objects are purity of life and holy motherhood, and candidates for ad- mission are subjected to a rigid examin- ation on the doctrines of the church.
 The postulants, dressed as brides of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
TO TAX BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
 OF PARIS, SAYS DIR. CRISTION

There is now pending before the Cham bers of Deputies bill. that. if 1t becomes d law will tax the beautiful women of France as follows: Beautiful face, hair and a symmetrical physique, $20 per year; beautiful face. s5 beautiful arms, 8, etc. The government finds 1t would derive a large income. as the general French lady is very attractive, and so numerous are they that a large revenue would come from that source.
 Dr. Cristion of Rue Revolt Paris, is to give two Beauty Culture lectures to Bir- mingham ladies. the first being free, Thursday, at 2:3O o'clock in Gelders hall. He will no doubt reveal many beauty se- crets and arts practiced by the Paris women, coming as he does from the seat of scientific beauty culture. there Is no doubt but that the ladies will learn much of interest to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED. Local Society of Italians Hold Annual
 Meeting at Fox Hall.

The Societa Ttaliana Principe Umberto Di Sayoia held its annual meeting at Fox's hall, at Fourth avenue and Nine teenth street. yesterday afternoon and elected the following officers for the en- suing year:
 N. Catanzano. president; J. C. Catan- zano, vice president; R. Scalco treasurer; N. J. Catanzano, secretary; J. Gardna, vice secretary. Board of directors-F. Romeo, Sal Schilleci, V. Scalco, D. Lusco and r. Lombanti. Trustees-Joe Teoleschi, Joe Locascio and John Brocato. Guardian. John Porteo, and grand marshal, N. D Aguia.
 This is the oldest Italian society in Birr mingham and is in a f1ourishing condition. The attendance at the meeting yesterday was very large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10

Jury trials will be heard in all the courts this week. Jurors are subpoenaed to be in attendance this morning at 9:3O.
 Circuit Court Docket.
 The following docket is set for trial in the circuit court today: Ella H. McPeet- CTS vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages: Charles Roper vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, damages; Jebeles & Colias Con fectionery company vs. E. Panorios ct al., appeal; Mrs. Martha Henderson vs. Southern Railway company, damages; r. M. Hogg, administrator, vs. Alabama Steel and Wire company, damages; c. NJ Freeman vs. H. w. Phillips ct al., damages; Herman School vs. J. w. Price, appeal; Barley Posey vs. William Turner, damages; Elizabeth E. Johnston admin istratrix. vs. w. H. Williams, assumpsit; J. F. Keith, administrator, vs. Rirming- ham Railway, Light and Power company, damages
 City Court.
 Jury trials will be held in both di- visions of the city court this week.
 First Division Docket.
 The following docket Is set for trial in the first division of the city court to- day:
 M E. Harris vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Beasley Bros. vs. George c. Harris, as sumpst; Ives Streit, pro ami. vs. Ala bama Supply company. damages; c. J. Leahey vs. Soss- Sheffield Steel and Iron
 
 Birmingham Railway, Light and power company. damages; K. B. Koosa & Go. vs. Henry Warton, damages; Louis Wha- ley vs. J. c Richards, appeal; J. B. Mar tin vs. Vaughan &s Son, assumpsit; Pana- ma Coal and Iron company vs. Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line Railway com pany, assumpsit; Central of Georgia Rail- read company vs. Railroad Compress company ct al., assumpst; Euclid Cox vs. Birmingham, Railway, Light and Power company, damages
 Second Division Docket.
 In the second division of the city court the following docket is set for today: J. NJ Landrum vs. Pate Hickman, ct ai, damages; D. M. Griswold vs. Bir- mngham Railway, Light and Power com paDy, damages, MfS. 1. J. AleXanner NS. Southern Railway company, damages; James Dix vs. Pioneer Mining and Man ufaeturing company, damages; Nora Campbell vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, damages; Malnda Munson vs. Eugenia Burks, appeal; Bir- mngham Paint and Glass company vs. M. B. Chandler ct al assumpsit; J. J. Smith vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Mary Finch vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages.
 Criminal Court Docket.
 In the first division of the criminal court today the following is set for trial: Nell James, A. S. M; Webb Lynn. A. Nj; Crowder Elrod and P. F. Elrod. A. s. NJ; Charles Mulligan, A. S. M; Henry ,- O Black, A. S. M. Allen Meadows, G. l..
 In the second division of the criminal court the misdemeanor docket will be called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
HoDGES-RoBlNsoN.
AshviIe Couple Were Married Yester-
 day Afternoon.

Miss Mary Robinson and Mr. Redden Hogdes of Ashvlle, Ala, were quietly married at the pastorium of the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon al o'clock. the Rev. Dr. A. ]. Dickinson per forming the ceremony. Only two or three very close friends were present
 Mr Hodges is engaged in the mercan- tile business in Ashvile, and is quite prominent there Mrs Hodges was visit ing here She is very popular and has a large circle of friends in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Jury trials will be heard in all the courts this week. Jurors are subpoenaed to be in attendance this morning at 9:3O
 Circuit Cour+ Docket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
Building on the Rock.

o'f tHS nOSNs
 Obeying the teachings of Jesus, we are building character. A life is more than a living. What man is, is more than what he has.
 'When all have done their utmost, sure-
 ly he
 Hath given the best who gives a char
 acter
 Erect and constant"
 Thus we build for eternity. The world has had many great builders, but far too many of them have planned and built nothing beyond this life. Ancient Baby lon was filled with beautiful temples. Where are they today? What has become of the great temples of Athens and Ephesus? What of the temples of the Pharaohs? They are all gone. They have crumbled into ruins. And their peoples are gone. '"rhe nation that forgets God
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
THE WEATHER

Washington, December 9.-Forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy with showers Monday and possibly Tuesday; light southern winds.
 Mississippi: Rain and colder Monday; Tuesday fair; light variable winds be- coming north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10

Build it well, whatever you do; Build it straight, and strong. and true; Build it clear, and high, and broad; Build it for the eye of God"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10

GVIT FdSSTOnS.
 Whosoever, therefore, follows his evil habits and gratifies his passions becomes a slave of sin. John the Baptist, though fettered in prison, is free. Herod. the adulterer on the throne, is slave, be- cause he is a slave of sin.
 Thus it is with all kinds of sinners. Look at the miser. Is he the owner of his riches? No, the riches own him, for q master does whatever pleases him with the things which he owns, but the miser is prisoner in the midst of his riches and treasures. He dares not touch them to help his friends or the poor and needy nor even for his own sake to noursh his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10
TO HOLIDAY SHOPPERS.

If you will buy your presents early in the day and early this month you will avoid the rush.
 which is trying to the buyers and
 doubly trying to tine workers be- hind the counters and on the de-
 livery wagons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-10

famished body or to clothe himself as is becoming to man of his state of llfe
 He is a slave of his averice; he is a slave
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
WATER WORKS TEST
IMTERFEREO WITH BY
BREAKING OF I6-IM MAIN.

A fire test of the Manitowoc Water
company's plant was conducted yester-
day afternoon for the Business Mems as
sociation by Fire Chief Kratz assisted by
a force of men. Engineer w. j. Kirk
hoeffer of Madison, whose services We're
enlisted by II committee of the associa
tion mentioned, and who came here n
few days ago. directed and supervised
the work of making the test The city,
while permitting the committee 10
secure the service of the members of
the fire department and to use the fire
refused to recognize the text
Soon after the test was started, Il
large main under the river, at North
Ninth street, burst. This put n stop to
the work ON the North Side; but the test
was continued on the South Side.
Owing To the breaking of the main
the test was probably not sufficient to
ascertain accurately the degree of ser
viceableness of the water plant. The
report of Engineer Kirkhoetfer will he
at another meeting of husi
ness men.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
LOCAL MUSICAL TALENT
WILL GIVE BENEFIT CONCERT

Arrangements have been completed
for a benefit concert to be given for the
family of John T. Hall, at the Turner
Opera house Monday, Feb >. by home
musical talent. Leading society ladies
of the city are patronesses Of the event
for which services use of the hail.
music and everything else in connection
with The concert will be donated, The
proceeds will be equal to the receipts, as
there will be no expenses.
The program will include selections
by Prof. Urban's orchestra trio,
quartette, soloist1 ard chorus of
twelve. Miss Bertha Klingholz. who
recently completed her studies in Ger.
many. will appear for the first time.
The Indications are that the affair will
be a big financial success An adms-
sion of fifty cents will be charged.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
Meets With Serious Accident.

Joseph Maurer, II carpenter employed
on the Chicago & North Western Green
Bay extension, met with II serious ac,
cident last Friday afternoon when he
fell from the trestle bridge spanning
DEVILS Creek ut Cooperstown aud struck
the ground some fifty feet below He
was picked up unconscious and WAS
taken to the Holy Family hospital DR..
Pritchard, local physician for the rail
way company mentioned, wassummOned
to take charge Of the case Examination
revealed the fact that the unfortunate
man had sustained internal injuries, he
sides several ugly cuts about the face.
Maurer il II middle.aged man. His wife
and family reside on Fourteenth street,
this city
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
LARGE AUDIENCES At
TRACTED BY VAUDE-
VILE THEA1ER.

The Idea, the vaudeville theater
opened ut the Opera house Tuesday
evening by the Northwest Amusement
company, which has leased the Opera
house for year, is attracting large
audiences. The company is conducting
a high-class vaudeville. The opening
hill includes: Deomjo & Zanetta, barrel
jumpers; Leonard Kane, the dancing
Adonis; the McNutt Sisters, singing
soubrettes; Col. Owens and his educated
horse, Texas Cleo; the dramatic playlet
entitled The Littlest Girl; and latest
moving pictures Admission: evenings
Saturday matinee and Sunday matinee
Is cents Tomorrow evening friday
is Amateur Night.
Two performances are given each
evening, the first beginning ut 7:30 and
the second at 9. All features of the per
formapce are interesting. Some of the
features above mentioned are each alone
worth the price of admission.
DR.. George Gehbe Of Oshkosh, a
former Manitowoc man, Is resident man.
ager of the Idea.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25

Perry p. Smith passed away Wednes
day morning ut # o'clock ut the family
residence on North Sixth street, after
an illness of three months duration
brought on by infirmities of advanced
age, he having nearly reached the age
Of eighty-three when the end came.
Perry =. Smith was born Feb. H..
1923, at Victor Ontario county, n. Y.
His father was soldier in the war of
1912, the SO called second war of inle-
pendence.
In 1886 when II hoy of thirteen, Perry
Smith went to Chicago, and in the fol
lowing year he, together with others in-
clnding Benjamin Jones, his brotherin
law, who owned large part cf the land
now constituting the site of this city,
came here on the schooner Oregon
In 1874, when twenty one years of
age, Mr.. Smith opened the first grocery
and general store in Manitowoc start
inc with n $500 stock bought on credit.
He met with success from the outset,
and, accordingly, his business rapidly
increased, so that in 1877 it became neces,
sary for him to secure larger quarters
for his establishment
He WAS married TO Miss Ester A
Champlin of Manitowoc on Jan. .. 1Sig
The union was blessed with three SONS,
who, with the aged widow, survive to
mourn the decedents departure. The
sons are: Hiram c. Smith of San Fran
cisco, Cal, now in Brazil, s. A., ON
business; Alonzo Il. Smith Of st. Louis,
Mo, and Ira p. Smith of Los Angeles,
Cal The two last mentioned, with
their aged mother, were present at the
bedside when the decedent brea,hed his
last.
Mr. Smith was closely identified with
numerous activities in the early life of
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
Basket Ball.

At the Turner hall, Friday evening
January 26, two games of basket ball
will be played The first game will he
one in which the West Side high school
1St team will try conclusions with the
Wisconsin business college LIST team,
while the Sc cond contest will be an event
in which the North Side high school end
team will measure their skill and ac-
tivity against the "dexterity' and
nimbleness of the Wisconsin business
college 2nd team.
The first game will be called at 8 p H.
The contests will be followed by social
hop. Admission only 25 cents, and this
is II double header, too. Good music
will be in attendance and u delightful
time isassured, both during the "bi-ceph
alous contest and after it, when
music softens and when dancing fires" =.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25

the village and, later, city of Manitowoc.
He acquired much real estate He built
the Jones mill, which gave employment
to II hundred men. The first vessel-a
schooner ever launched here was built
by Mr.. Smith.
He WAS prominent in political affairs,
and was an effective speaker on the
stump in the pioneer days of the city.
He was n charter member of the first
Masonic lodge organized here. He was
also member of the Chickerming lodge
of Odd Fellows and served ~ the first
treasurer of that lodge He was one of
the founders Of the first Methodist
church of the city, and continued as n
member of that denomination To the end
of his days.
In the early fifties he was Interested
in railroad projects in the county.
He was elected clerk of the circuit
court in lSlo. serving one term.
About the time Of the civil war he
was stricken with blindness, from which
sad aflliction he suffered for upwards of
forty years. In 1901 he had the marvel.
ons experience of partially regaining his
eyesight, and since that time his vision
had been gradually improving,
On Jan. ., 1906 two weeks before he
responded to the final summons Mr. and
Mrs. Perry 5. Smith celebrated the fifty
seventh anniversary of their wedding
day.
Mr.. Smith was an upright, honest
mana man of character. He was held
in high esteem by host of acquaint-
ances and was beloved of those who had
the pleasure of numbering themselves
among his intimate friends. His pass
ing will be regretted by many.
The funeral will be held to morrow
(Frday) afternoon from the residence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
Y. M. C. A. COMMITTEES
ARE NOW AT WORK
To Prepare for Permanent 0rganiza-
ton.

Pursuant 10 authority given him by
the recent y. M. G. A. meeting, Andrew
johnson, president of the temporary
organization, last week appointed a
committee to draft Il constitution and
bylaws and committee tu hire secre-
tary to take charge of the Y NJ. G. A.
work here.
Following are the names oi those ap-
pointed to prepare u constitution and
by Jaws Atty. Clyde Sedgwirk, Harry
Richards, Richard Buerstattc Norman
Torrison and Prof l.. f. Rahr Those
appointed to secure the services Of
secretary are: DR.. c. NJ Glelson Prof
Paul &. w Keller, Frank Holman. r.
A. Tate and Prof. j. A. Book
The committees will submit reports
on January 30th, at which tjuo, il Is eX-
pected, a permanent organization viii
be effected
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
The WISCONSIN
BUSINESS COLLEGE

is an institution that is Enjoying a
healthy growth and II steadily increas-
ing popularity.
1t keeps in touch with the most ap
proved and up-to.date methods of nc.
counting; it keeps abreast If matters
commercial. 1t is II practical school,
and is characterized bythose activities
whichappeal to the commercial instincts
of its students and which cultivate and
train their latent business capacities.
The success and efficiency of the school
are due to the equipment of Prof. j. a,
Book, principal and manager ot the
Wisconsin Business College whose
efforts seconded by the creditable work
of his assistants, enable students at the
institution in question TO secure prac-
tical, upto date business training which,
when rightly used, canuot but afford IA
good foundation for Il successful career.
Since the beginning Of the winter
term. which opened on Jan. =, about 20
students have been attending the day
school, and about 10, the night school.
Thus the present attendance has passed
the century mark
These young people may well be
felicitated upon the fact that they
know II good thing when they see it. 1t
is safe to say that they. VIII never have
occasion to regret their entrance upon
the courses they are now pursuing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
PIGEON AND POULTRY
SHOW A HUMMER.

There We're 800 entries at the first
annual show of the Manitowoc Pigeon
and Poultry Fanciers' association. The
show opened last Thursday, at the
Turner hall, and closed Sunday night.
Many people attended the eAhibit both
during the daytime and evenings. The
show was well managed and was II
credit to the city The awards that We're
and the exhibits of pigeons and poultry
was excellent
The success of this the initial show
given by the recently launched organiza-
tion is highly encouraging 10 the Mani
towoc fanciers
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
the farm formerly owned by Louis Brey.
in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, near
Branch, consisting Of One Hundred
Twenty O2W acres, will be sold at public
Auction, to the highest bidder, on the
10th day of February, A. d. 1906, at
two O'Clock P. NJ Terms will be made
known at the sale.
81 BURKE & CRATE
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
H0LD-UP TRIO HAVE BEGUN
TOSERVE THEIR SENTENCES.

Peter Steible. Steve Chadek and Clar-
ence Benson, the trio convicted on the
charge of hold.up aud robbery, were
taken to the Green Bay reformatory Sat
urday afternoon to serve term of not
less than one year nor more than two
years. j. M. More, an officer of the
institution mentioned, arrived here from
Green Bay Saturday noon to transport
the convicis to the reformatory. The
men had been confined in the county
Jail here since their conviction in the
circuit court about two weeks ago
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25

Michael Kuhl, Il pioneer resident Of
the city, answered to deaths summons
on Wednesday morning of last week, at
6:3O o'clock, at the family residence on
Clark street, after i'm illness extending
over II period of several weeks. He was
about eighty years old mt the time he
breathed his last. Death came not
Unexpectedly, for his health had been
feeble prior to his final illness: and
several days before the end came, il had
become apparent that his vital force
WAS Insufficient to enable him to resist
the progress Of his illness.
Mr.. kuhl was born in Prussia. Ger.
many, in 1926. He came to America in
1877, settling at Milwaukee. In 1919
he came To Mantowoc, and u wear later
he WAS married to Margaret Riplinger.
who dicd thirteen years ago.
soon after his coming to this city Mr.
knhl established II harness store and
stddlery on Quay street which business
he conducted for some thirty five wears
or late wears he had led II retired life
his son Nicholas succeeding him in the
management Of the business establish
ment mentioned
Mr.. kuhl took an active interest for
many years in the advancement of the
citys interests H served the city in
the capacity of alderman for ten years.
He also held II school office for number
Of years. He was u man who had the
esteem of his acquantances Mr.. Kuhl
is survived by eleven children. They
are: Miss Elizabeth aud Josephine, Mrs.
Mary Auermiller Mrs. Theresa Nolen-
dorf, and Nicholas. August and John
knhl, all of this city; Joseph and
Michael of Kansas; and Mrs Frances
Mitchell and Mrs. Ida McComas of
California
The funeral was held Saturday morn
ing from St Boniface church
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
MAY Be HEIR TOA
GREAT FORTUNE

Erhardt Metzger, local shoemaker,
thinks it possible that he is one of the
heirs to a 5000, 600, 600 estate in Holland.
Mr.. Metzger is in receipt of letters from
attorneys inquiring as to his antecedents
and asking for proof of his relation to
Theobald Metzger, who died in Holland
century ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
A Delightful Affair.

The dancing party given by the Odd
Fellows on Wednesday evening January
II, at the Turner Opera hall was a sue
cessful affair. About $50 people were in
attendance at the function. The Marine
orchestra furnished the music
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
FORMER MANIT0W0C RESI-
DENT KILLED AT CHICAGO.

Otto Dust. who was formerly employ
ed as an iron worker by the Manitowoc
Dry Dock company was killed in Chica-
go last week by being struck on the
head by heavy steel plate which he
was placing on boat His skull WAS
fractured and the head frightfully cut.
The funeral took place at Chicago The
deceased left here about three months
ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
CELEBRATE GOLDEN
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs John Mullins, who reside
ut Reedsville, celebrated the fiflieth an
niversary Of their wedding day. A large
reception was held in honor of the event.
The six children of the couple were at
home for the day 10 participate in the
joyous golden jubilee of their parents.
The couple have been residents Of the
county for fifty years aud more and are
we'll known in the city.