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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
CITY DISPENSER
 ELECTED AT ATHENS
COUNTY COURT NAMES ONE MAN OUT OF THREE CANDIDATES. E. A. JONES DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

Athens, December S.-(SpeciaI. 1.-The city council met last night for the purpose of electing the city dispenser and his assistant for the coming year. The county court is required by law to select three names, and from these three the city council is required to select dispenser. The assistant is not required to be selected from this num- Der. The court named three men as follows: J. w. Crawford, E. r. Pur- year and c. W. Patterson of the west part of the county. The city council went into the election last night with the following result: Puryear six and Crawford two for dispenser, Puryear winning the covted place. James Car ter was elected assistant dispenser by vote of six to Patterson's two.
 At his home in this place last night of prominence in the community. de- parted this life. He was a native of Jefferson county, Alabama, a mem Der of the family from whence the noted Jones valley took it's name. He has reared a large family. Judge B. Clay Jones of Bessemer is a son of the deceased. He leaves three sons and two daughters and a number of grandchildren. He was a member of the Method church. His funeral took place this afternoon at the family res idence, conducted by pr. Turner. his pastor. His remains were buried in the city cemetery.
 The remains of Mrs. Mary Richard son Anderson were laid to rest in the family plot in the city cemetery here yesterday afternoon, her funeral being conducted by pr. D. c. Kelley of the Tennessee conference, formerly her pas tor and long time friend. A large audience attended the last sad rites. Mrs. Anderson was nearly 80 years of age, having passed her 79th birthday. Floral offerings from several cities were sent and the grave was entirely covered by the silent and beautiful tributes, symbols of her beautiful life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Postal Chances.

Washington, December s.-(Special)- Rural free delivery carriers appointed: Bay Minette, route No l. Ed J. Green, carrier; Wingate Green, substitute; Eld- ridge, route No. 1, Abner s. Killings worth, carrier: Fulton Johnson, substi- ute; Orrville, route No. 2, Wade II. Col lins, carrier: John Wilson, substitute. The postoffice at Dudleyvle, Tallapoosa county has been discontinued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
copper ore aft odenviIIe.

Odenville, December S.-(Special. )-Con- siderable excitement prevailed here yes terday regarding the finding of many specimens of copper ore on local prop erty. Some ordinary specimens have stood AS per cent test on quanttable analysis. Some local and Birmingham capitalists are interested and interesting developments are looked for soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
oa.nxiIle Wants High School.

Odenville. December s.-(Special) )-Local interest is centered at present in the fight for a suitable location for the St. Clair county high school, soon to be erected. springville, Ashville, Pell City and Oden- vile are each claiming advantages. This place has an abundant supply of good water. many substantial homes. and a healthful location It is the geographical center of the county. Much interest Is being taken and citizens are hopeful for a decision favoring Odenville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Shooting AHray.

Word was received in this city this even ing that Miss Ida May Brown, daugh- ter of Willis Brown of Dolomite, had shot and seriously wounded a young man named Charlie Randel
 Nothing definite could be learned of inc shooting, but it is understood that the young people had had quarrel. and when the young man started to leave the house Miss Brown pulled pistol from her waist and shot him.
 The young man was snot Tn the stoil- och and inc report stated that he was in a serious condition.
 Mrs. c. s. Donnegan and children left today for Tampa Bay. Fla. where they will spend the winter. MT. Donnegan ex- poets to join them within the next few days.
 ~--d rfre. James F. Gallagher and the Misses Gallagher are spending shoit while in Tuscaloosa,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, 22, g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves 6:25 a. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer 4:15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Will Make Soil Survey.

Washington, December S.-(Special)- W. F. Tharp and C. R. Zappon of the department of agriculture left yester- day for Bbb county to make a soil sur vey. They go upon the request of Rep resentative Underwood. With the comple- tion of the Bibb County survey every county in MT. Undewood's district with the exception of Jefferson will have been surveyed by the agricultural depart ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

CT company. damages Julia Powell Vs Western Union Telegraph company, dam- ages; c. C. Cash vs. Birmingham Trust and Savings company, damages; Nation al Chemical company ct al. vs. Birming- ham Trust and Savings company; Rich ard G. WarmaoS vs. Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company, dam ages; A. B. Smedley. administrators vs. Alabama Steel and Wire company, dam ages
 The following docket is set in the third division of the city court today:
 L. s. Wilson vs. Alabama Great South ern Railroad company, damages; Thomas Wilson, pro ami vs. Alabama Great Southern Railroad company, damages; R. B. Walker vs. Western Union Tele- graph company, damages; H. NJ. Jones vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, damages; Samuel II. Me Pherson vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Enoch H. Dohn vs. B. Zazelo, damages; John Bur gess vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail road company, damages; Charles c. Me Kenzie Vs. Western Union Telegraph company, damages w. M Conner vs Bir mingham Railway Light and Power com pany, damages; Lula Anderson vs. Bir- mingham Southern Railroad company, damages W. S. Patton, administrators vs. Alabama Steel and Wire company damages
 Chancery Court. The following docket Is set in the chan cery court today:
 Jane Lawshee vs. Robert Lawshee; Jo- setta Strong vs. Charlie Strong; Wade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Jury cases will be on trial in all tho courts today. Jures will be organized at 10 o'clock this morning in the circuit, city and first division of the criminal court.
 The following docket is set in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court today:
 II. D. Breeding ct al. vs w. L. Doano, assumpsit E S. Sanders vs Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, dam ages; Adolph NJ. Girten vs. Avondale Land company ct al., damages; C. Ii. Sapp vs. Republic Iron and Steel coln- pany, damages; P. H. Brown, administra- tor, vs Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, damages; John Carter vs. Ten nessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, damages; Ben Hanes vs Republic Iron and Steel company, damages; Gertrude Hoskins, pro ami, vs. J. l.. ChalifouX & Co.,, damages; Walter Floyd vs. Republic Steel and Iron company, damages; 5. r. Teague x Co vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, appeal by plaintiff.
 City Court Docket.
 The following docket is set before Judge Miller in the circuit court today:
 Myers Brown vs. Birmingham Railway,
 
 Clennie Day vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Em- ma Mills vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages C. B. Bailey vs. William Hall and J. E. West, damages; Edward Thompson company Vs. F. C. Winston, Jr., assumpslt; J. E. Dempsey vs Soss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, damages; Four Oaks Distilliag company vs A. W. Freeman ct al. as- sumpsit; M. Levin vs. Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company, dam ages; W. D. Yerby vs. T. II. Clark ct al., appeal by defendant; II. K. White vs. Trustees Of shiloh Baptist church, de tinue
 The following docket is set in the first division of the city court today:
 George Tribblc vs W. J. Ryan, admin istrator, appeal by defendant; Mrs. Alice Royal vs. Dick Wray alsia Richard Wray, eiectment; Frank K. Snedecor Ys. J. R. Smith ct als certiorari by defendant; Gilbert & Clay ct al.s vs. American Trust and Savings bank, assumpsit; E. F. En- slen vs Globe and Rutgers Fire lnsur- ance company, assumpsit; Oliver Watts Construction company ct als. Ns. r. r. Walstrom, assumpst; Alman & Ladd ct als vs J. E. Wood. assunpsit; Osborn Loan and Trust company vs. Amos Rut- land ct al, appeal by defendant D. Ed ward Drennen vs. Travellers Insurance company, assumpsit; Alabama State Land company vs. T. C. Sexton ct als.. eject ment.
 The following docket is set in the sec ond division of the city court today;
 Richard .sFfankIin ys. Decatur Car Wheel and Manufacturing company damages; 4. D. Lonnegan vs Westera Union Telegraph company. damages: John w. urr vs. Birmingham Railway, Light as/ Power company, damages; Sal lie Hicks vs. Western Union Telegraph company, damages; II. T.. Sorrell ct al. administrator, vs Sloss- s-Sheffeld Steel and Iron company. damages; Perry Hall vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Personal and General.

Mrs. N. J. Wells has moved into the residence recently occupied by J. J. Walkek on Avenue G and Twenty-third street. who has moved to Ensley South Highlands.
 James Robinson, an empioye at the foundry of the steel plant, is seriously i'll with pneumonia at his residence, Comnton station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

vs. Bessie Osborne; James A, Allen vs. Henry. Seigel; A S. Cowan, trustee,s vs. Ollie V. Lacey ct al; H. C. Matthews vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad eom- pany; A H. Hunt ct al. vs. A. O. Fruit ticher; Josephine Evans ct al. vs. Spen- cer Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

Your offer is my price. Schwabacher's Auction Sale. Sales daily, 10 am, 2 and z pm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

Your offer is my price. Schwabacher's Auction Sale. Sales 10 a.m., 2 and 7 pm. daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

To cure scrofula, salt rheum. dyspepsia, catarrh and rheumatism. take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk. Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

The Birmingham News: This firm 0Drs. Dozler & Dozier) has been doing business in Birmingham continuously for a number of years and they have vet to he accused of having dealt un- fairly with a patient in any way what soever They are both gentlemen or the highest type and carry their honor and gentlemanliness into their business.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot oo,,thtoo <o tho reptffa tiOu DTS, DO-
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
New Hampshirs's Ice Mountains

One of the natural cuuositie, of
this country j, the Hampshire ice
mountain on the bank Of North creek
20 miles from Winchester. for
about a quarter Of a mile the west
side Of the mountain Is covered with
loose boulders and stones of light
color, the mass extending all tho way
down to the river By lifting these
stones on any day in the year crys-
tails Of ice can always be found secure
ly hidden IN the creyices beneath.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04

by breaking open r1tton logs one can
find loo milwiuter TIE grubs or larvae o;
many Of the wood boring beetles. and
beneath log. and stones near the mar
gins II ponds and BROOKS hordcs ~ the
maggJts or laryT Of certain kinds OF
flies may often Doe found huddled To-
gethcr IN great masses. Tie laryT OF
a few butterflies also i've over winter
beneath chips Or lunches OF leaves
near tie no 4 of their food plant or 100
webs Of their own construction, which
are woven on the stems close 10 the
BUGS whose expanding leaves will fur.
nish them their first meal in spring
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
Mexico

Mr. Hubbard our former depot
agent, ha, gone to Oklahoma. Mr..
Wilky is depot agent at present.
Mr.. W. o. Wicker, our obligiug
postmaster, is still drumming.
Oh say, don't forget Mr.. Ollie
Huehe, ha, ordered her spring hat.
for Easter.
Master Elmer Mott returned home
the other day after an absence Of
twelve months. he having stayed
with Mis-. Della Farmer through her
mothers illness.
Mr.. Jim Champion moved last
week down in the Tolu vicinity.
Miss Re.sie Mott accompanied them.
Nr.. ". l. Tabor j.. improving
slowly.
Mr.. |. NJ. Hughes and wife were
in Fredonia Saturday shopping.
Mr.. Bart Boswell and Mr.. John
Brazier left last Tuesday for New
Mexico.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
Cured Hemorrhages Of the Lungs,

Several years since my lungs We're
so badly affected that had many hem
orrhages. writes A. VI. AXE. Of Wood,
Ind. II took treatment with several
physicians without any benefit. then
started to take Foley's Honey and Tar,
and my lungs are now as sound as a
bullet ! recommend it in advanced
stages Of lung trouble. Folley's Honey
and Tar stops the cough and heals the
lungs, and prevents serious results
from a cold. Refuse substitutes. J.
II. Orme.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
Good Judgment

is the essential characteristic Of men
and woman. Invaluable TO good bust
aess men and necessary to housewives.
A woman shows good judgement when
she buys Whites Cream Vermifuge for
her baby. The best worm medicine
offered TO mothers. Many indeed are
the sensible mothers, who write ex-
pressing their gratitude for the good
health Of their children, which they
owe 70 the use of Whites Cream Yer
mifuge. Sold by J. H. Orme.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
a TREE OF ILL REPUTE.
The Fresh Juice OF the Jpas Acts a..
Deadly Poison.

Deadly Poison.
An evil reputation has long been
borne 10y the upas tree. Anrar., toXi-
caril, which grows Ia Borueo aud 9th
er East Indian islands II Us stll a
common belief that birds sy.ug with
10 the influence OF lis poisonous vac
pors instantly perish and that 10 is IA
tai for animals or men % rest Tee
meath Us shade 10 resembles certain
rhus plants like the poison ivyl in
emitting volatile substance which
affects the skins ~ certain susccpu.
Die persons. though others are unaf-
fectcd The sap is very poisonous and
is the chief substance used by tle
Dyaks OF B)gueo Tor poisoning the tip-
OF their darts.
L. this prpccss an lncisiou is made
Ina the bark OF the tree and the milky
emulation collected on palm leaf
and dried first in the sun and then
over IRE until a thick brown mass
j. left In this state 10 can be- kept
without dcterloratIug. and when re-.
quIrcd FOR Use 10 is made into thin
paste with the Juice Of tuba root.
which is used On stupefy fish. or with
tobacco or lemon juice, aud the ends Of
the darts dipped into the mixture and
dried These darts are made from the
middle stem 81 the palm leaf and are
about six or eight iuchc, IN length and
Of about the thickness o. a knitting
needle
They are used with a wooden sumpi-
tan. or blowpipe. which is about seven
or eight feet In length and has an Bon.
terull diameter Of about ouc-quartcr
inch \ bird struck by one u these
little darts is instantly Killed. and
pig dies IN about twenty minutes
The fresh Juice ~ the upas tree
whether swallowed or Injected alto
the blood. acts rs a violent poison
causing commissions and dcath-Cli-
cago News
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
BABY BROWNS
Lille One Falls into Pail Of Water and
Loses Life While Par
snts Are Away

Poseyville Ind March 22,-The
little one year old child of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Edward Ramsey. of this place,
was drowned in a bucket of water
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Ramsey had been watering his
horse in a candy bucket in the yard
and had only left the house but a
few moments when the little tot
walked out while its mother was en-
ployed and fell with his head down
iu the bucket, which was half full Of
wster.
The child had probably been in
the water about ten minutes when
discovered. All efforts to revive the
little one failed and the mohter l.
Frustrated with grief over the loss Of
her loved one.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
Stimulate the Blood.

Brandreth', Pills are the great
blood purifier. They are a laxative
and blood tonic. They act equally
on the bowels, the kidneys and the
skin. thus cleansing the system by
the natural outlet Of the hody. They
stimulate the blood so "a to enable
nature to throw of all morbid hu-
mors and cure all trouble. arising
from an impure state Of the blood.
One or two taken every night Will
prove an invaluable remedy,
Each pill contains one grain of
solid extract of sarsaparilla, which,
with other valuable vegetable pro-
duets, make it blood purifier Of ex-
cellent character.
Brandreth Pills have been in use
for over a century AMI are sold in
every drug and medicine store, either
plain or ,ugar.coated.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
EDMUND kEAN.
To See Him Act Was Like Reading
Shakespeare by Lightning.

Before the third century after the
birth OF Shakespeare had reached rs
first quarter there was born in EnglaLt
10 a stage carpenter and strollIug ac'
tress a child destined 10 erapple WITH
the poets highest thought aud Inter.
pret it with yiv.dness that 10 this
DAY stands uurivaled Coierdce's ter>e
comment that 90 see him act was read
ing Shakespeare by lightning. reveals
him with the fullncss of volume. FL
mund Keau. along with most people
early trained 90 an art, had little DO any
education OF the schools. lie was when
a boy provided with instruction by
some benevolent people whom his
smartness and beauty attracted. but he
rehelled against the tasks Of study aud
went 10 sea. But lie there was too
rough FOR his fine nature. lie returned
20 England and at the age of seven be-
gan the study OF Shakespeare charac-
tiers with his Uncle Moses. This be
continued with an actress named lids
we'll who taught him. besides. as well
u sue Anew TIC lfl l'l'N va h't "a g.
Al an early age he had the credit Of
originality 80 surprising rs even then
10 challenge the supremacy 81 Philip
Kemble Al fourteen he played Ham
let. King George had him recitc as
Windsor castle. and IL i said this Incl
dent led some gentlemen 90 send him
10 Etou, but there Is no record OF u
~ twenty he was In provincial troop
member OF which he married and
for SIX years thereafter. until his glori-
Gus night at Drury Lane. his lie was
one OF hardship, struggle. ohscurity.
but. thanks 10 the faith in himself. not
hopeless His London debut was made
at twcnty-elght lie had fought for Il
hard aud long and would then have
missed IL but Tor the falling reputation
~ the theater London debuts ia first
roles are not easy for provincial ac-
tors. and none knew better how hard
they are TO get than Henry Irving.
kean seems 90 have been az his FUN
spleudor and made hit After that
his habits were altogether prcludlciai
20 the refinement OF taste or the acqul-
sition OF knowledge.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
BRAVE LITTLE GIRL
Rescued Mother and Brother from
Drowning al CassUIlIs.

News reached Us just as we were
going to press, Of the heroic act Of
little Miss Akin in reseuing her
mother and little brother from drown
at Caseyville. . While driving
along the levee. the horse drawing
ing the buggy in which was Mrs.
Akin, her twelve year old daughter
and six year old son, took fright at
a wheel barrow laden with FISH nets.
backing off the levee aud oyerturn-
ing the buggy in deep water. The
brave little heroine jumped as she
that they were going to
their death, saving herself, but see
ing her mother and brother drown
ing she managed to get hold Of her
and. small a. she was, sue
ceeded in pulling her to shore
then never thinking of her own
danger, rushed into the water after
her brother, and to the astonishmen,
Of those watching, but unable to
render assistance, she also saved
him. Those witnessing the scene
claim TO have never seen anything
ike it. The brave little woman
should be entitled to a carnegie med
Sturgis News Democrat.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
His Dear Old Mother

MY dear old mother. who is now
eighty three years old thrives on Elec-
tric Bitters. writes ". 3. Brunson,
Of Dublin. Ga. she has taken them
for about two years and enjoys an ex-
cellent appetite, feels strong and sleeps
well. That's the way Electric Bitters
affect the aged, and the same happy
results follow in all cases Of female
weakness and general debility. Weak,
puny children too, are greatly strength
ened by them. Guaranteed also for
stomach, liver and kidney troubles. by
j. H. Orme druggist. 80 cents.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04

Prevent :" will promptly check a
cold or the grippe when taken early or
at the "sneeze stage" Preventics cure
seated colds as well. Preventics are
little candy cold cure tIblets, and Or.
Shoop, Racine. Wis, will gladly mail
you samples and a book on Colds free.
if you will write him. The samples
prove their merit. Check early Colds
with Preventics and stop pneumonia.
Sold in &c and pc boxes by Haynes &
TAYLOR.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
Hard Times in Kansas

The old days Of grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotteni in the pros
porous Kansas of today; although a
citizen Of Codell, Earl Shamburg. has
not vet forgotten a hard time he en-
countered. He says: Il was worn out
and discouraged by coughing night and
day. and could find no relief until
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery. II
took less than one bottle TO completely
cure me. The safest and most relia-
bic cough and cold cure and lung and
throat healer ever discovered. Guaran-
teed by J. H. Orme druggist. SOC and
Sl.O0. Tnal bottle free.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
LITTLE LEADERS
From the Princeton Leader

From the Princeton Leader
j. NJ. McChesney and wife Of
Marion, visited here Sunday.
William H. McElroy, of Fredonia,
who has made a splendid success as
a travelling representative the past
several years. has decided to make
this city his headquarters, and has
taken rooms with l.. G.. Cox, and
while in the city will board with
Mrs. T. NJ. Powell Mr. McElroy
is now representing Isaas Hart n
Co., clothiers, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ollie Tucker and wife. OF Marion,
were guests of II. G.. Rice Sunday.
Mrs. G. W. Stone, who has been
with her mother, Mrs W. T. Reid,
for the past few days, returned to
her home in Marion last sunday.
Attorney William Marble ha> re-
turned from Glasgow, where he went
10 appear in the suit of the estate OF
:. G.. Molloy, against the Louis
Vile x Nashville railroad. The jury
returned a verdict Of -, 600 for the
plaintiff. Greer n Marble represent
ed Mr. Molloy estate
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
Little Virginia Hale is Feafu u Burned,

Virginia Hale, one of Mrs. Ethel
Hale : little twin daughters, stepped
into pot of hot soap. that was cool
ing in the back yard, Tuesday after
noon and was painfully burned on
about one fourth OF the surface of
her body. One leg, side and arm
were blistered and greatly burned
by the heat and lye. The little girl
was jumping rope in the yard when
she fell into the pot. The soap was
partially cooled or she would have
scalded to death. The outcome can
now be foretold, but she is resting
as comfortable a, could be expected.
-Hopkinsville Kentuckian
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-04-04
Stomach And Liver troubles Cured

Orino Laxative Syrup cures stomach
and liver trouble as it aids digestion,
and stimulates the liver and bowels
without irritating these organs like
pills and ordinary cathartics. II cures
indigestion and sick headache and
chronic constipation. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or grippe
and is mild and pleasant to take. Re
fuse substitutes. J. II. Orme.