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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
DISPENSARY TO OPEN
IN HUNTSVILLE TO-DAY
Saloons Closed for Good Last Night at
II o'Clock-People Watch
Results.

Huntsville, February 15.-tspeciall-
The saloons of Huntsville close their
doors at IL o'clock tonight and will re-
open no more. The Madison county dis
pensary law will go into effect in the
morning, making it a misdemeanor to
sell whisky or beer from any point eX-
cept the dispensary
The dispensary has been fitted out to
make from 1900 to 1000 sales per day. The
effect of the dispensary in local business
circles will be watched with considerable
interest by everybody.
The institution has bitter enemies and
good friends and all alike are curious to
know how it will work in u city this
size.
David ID. Overton, former chief of po-
lice, is the county dispenser and he is
assisted by half dozen clerks. The
smallest amount purchasable is half a
pint or bottle of beer and it cannot
be consumed on the premises or in any
place where a charge is made for serv-
ing it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
ADVERTISEMENT
Strong Letter From Bodeker
To the Voters Of the city OF Blrl

To the Voters of the City of Blrming-
ham, Ala:
After seventeen years as patrolman and
detective of your city l believe l know
what you need as chief of police, and If
elected l promise to execute the laws as
they are on the books, and have regular
office hours of three hours In the morn
ing and two hours in the afternoon to
transact office business. The balance
of the time l promise to visit every res
idence portion of your city once a week,
also every beat in the city, so as to ac-
quaint myself with the needs of the diff
ferent localities over others.
/ also promise If l find a patrolman or
officer who is inefficient in his duties
to make such complaint or recommends
ton in writing to the board of police
commissioners why he should be relieved
of his duty.
/ also promise, after four months trial.
If 1 do not fulfill every promise, upon re-
quest of one hundred representative citi-
zens that l have not fulfilled my prom
Use. I will tender my resignation.
If elected l will never claim that | was
handicapped by the police commission.
nor will ever say that l would not have
done this or that If the mayor had not
made me do it, but I will always do my
full duty to the very best of my ability.
s*~ GEORGE H. BODEKER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
SHACKLEFORD IS
ELECTED CASHIER
Succeeds W. w. Littlejohn who
Died Last Week
w. A. BIB HAS RESIGNED
George A. Hoff Succeeds Him as
President of the Morgan County
National Bank of New
Decatur.
W. A. BIB HAS RESIGNED

Decatur, February Especially a
special meeting of the board of directors
of the First National bank. held yester-
day. William b. ShackeIford was elected
cashier of the bank to fill the vacancy
Caused by the death of w. w. Littlejohn
last week. e. D. Hit was elected as
sistant cashier.
Mr.. Shackelford. the newly elected cash
Ter, has been the assistant cashier of
this bank for many years. He Is one of the
most competent and best known men In
this portion of the state.
w. A. Bib has resigned as president of
the Morgan County National bank of New
Decatur and George \. Hoff. the bank s
cashier. was elected president Fred A.
Bioodworth was elected cashier to fill the
office made vacant by the election of Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Beavers Preparing for Show.

The Beavers met last night and made
further arrangements for the entertain
ment to be given in their hall March 8,
when the comedy drama. blow for
Blow" by Henry J. Bryon. will be pre-
scented. The affair is being arranged un-
der the direction of A. N Ainslee, who
so successfully arranged the entertain
ment given last week by the Woodmen of
the World. The Beavers will give en-
tirely a different show. The play will
require some very strong display of char
aeter and some outside talent will be
used if necessary. The home talent will
be used as far as possible. The Beav-
ers are putting forth every effort to make
the play a success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Women Break Jail.

Carbon Hill, February 15.-(Special.)-
Two women giving their names as Lizzie
Smitherman and Josephine McRea, were
arrested yesterday by Chief of Police
Hinsley and lodged in Jail, for disorderly
conduct.
About o'clock yesterday morning they
broke Jail and escaped but were caught
about three miles east of here at Poca-
hontas this morning.
Wiley Killingsworth and jim Davis
were also arrested, charged with aiding
the above prisoners to escape. The priso-
ners were fined $40 each and cost. Kill
ingsworth and Davis took an appeal and
their bond was fixed by Judge Roland
at $50 each
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
(Advertisement.)
BASE ACCUSATION
FROM A BASE SOURCE

The friends of Capt. Frank p.
OBrien know that he is winner in
this campaign. Likewise do his oppo-
nents know 1t; but the latter are cir
culating report now that the fight is
against Mr.. Wards campaign manager
and is meant as a punishment to him
for having supported Higdon for sheriff.
Among the OBrien supporters is very
large majority of those who voted for
Higdon, as well as large majority
who voted for Stiles; and the late
county campaign is not an issue now.
The report, as stated in the above,
is being circulated by two Ward ma
nipuators, who, in the beginning OF
this campaign, were supposed to be
ardent supporters of O'Brien, but were
switched off for some consideration
and are now fighting him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Prisoners Escane jail.

Huntsville, February 15-(Special)-
James Freeman and John Thomas, white
prisoners in the county jail, escaped early
this morning by breaking bar out OF the
window of their cell and lowering them
selves to the street. three-stories below,
with blanket ropes The mon broke up
the plumbing in a water closet and Sc
cured a lever. Thomas was in jail on
charge of interfering with an officer
and Freeman was confined in default of
paving 500 fine. No trace of the men
has been discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Newtnan.McAneIIY.

Huntsville, February 5.-(Special)-
w. A. McAnelly of Ryland and Miss Rosa
Newman of East Huntsville were mar
ried yesterday evening at the home of
the brides mother. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. w. B. Wither-
spoon in the presence of a small party
of relatives and intimate friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
DRMOPOLIS MAYOR
SIGNS ORDINANCE
"A NEW RAILWAY LINE WILL BE
/ BUILT AT ONcE-MUNlCIPAL
| ELECTION PASSES OFF QUIETLY.
MERlWETHER is MAYOR.

| Demopolis, February 15.-(Special,)-
b recent meeting of the City Council the
ordinance granting the privilege of build
ling and operating railroad and street
rar in the city to the Demopolis and Lin
Iden railroad was ratified and signed by
Ahe Mayor.
1t is expected that work ON this road
will soon be begun. This, with the III
creased commerce on the river that will
result from the large appropriations by
Eongress for the Improvement of the
river, will add much to the business of
hhe city.
The municipal election, though very
Earnestly contested at the polls this week,
passed off without any serious friction.
erhe ticket as elected is as follows:
J. b. Meriwether, Mayor.
Benjamin f. Gilmore, city attorney.
Councilmen, w. l.. Prout Judge Sam
EWoolf. e. b. MeCarty, J. b. Wilson, VIII
liam II. WEIGH, w. l.. Tucker.
IL. A. Monnier, chief of police.
J. Cornish, city tax collector.
The chief issue was municipal owner
ship of the electric light plant. Demopolis
owns her water works, and Mr.. Meri-
swether and his councilmen are working
Nor the ownership of the light plant.
The annual reception of the Worthwhile
club was held Tuesday evening at the
home of Miss Mary Taylor, the president
of the club.
Crazy hearts was the game of the even
ing. After the game, in which Mr.. Jesse
1Iearin won the handsome souvenir, the
lRuests were invited into the dining room,
(which was beautifully decorated, where
hanty refreshments were served and each
guest received a valentine.
The members of the club and their es
jrorts present were: Miss Mary Taylor and
MIR Jesse Hearn, Miss Fannie Rembrant
and N L. Lee, Miss Parthenia George and
Mr. Remy, Miss Eleanor Whitfield and
MIR James Whitfield, Miss Harrison and
Adr Whitfield Cobb, Miss Nellie Steward
and Mr. Glover Brasfeld, Mr., and Mrs.
wv C. Blasingame, Mr.. and Mrs ]. B.
hderiweather, Mr.. and Mrs Ed Mason,
MIR and Mrs. Lowe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
FIremen Called Out.

Two fires, almost at the same time
broke out in the city this afternoon The
first department turned out for blaze
in Brooktown, where two small houses,
occupied by negroes, were slightly dam
aged While this fire was being put out
the residence occupied by Mr.. w. Birgin
on Nineteenth street was seen to be
ablaze. A number of citizens climbed
upon the roof and pulled off few
shingles and succeeded in stopping the
blaze
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
TRAIN WRECKED BY
TALLAPOOSA BOYS
FOUR YOUNGSTERS, OLDEST 10,
CONFESS-OBJECT WAS TO ROB
EXPRESS cAR-6REAK LOCK ON
SWITCH.

Tallapoosa, Ca, February 15-Four
boys led by Carl Davis. the Oldest 10
years, it is said, have confessed to at
tempting to wreck a Southern Railway
train Just east of here Tuesday night.
An accommodation train from Atlanta
ran into an open switch The engine was
demolished and the engineer and fireman
badly bruised but the passengers es-
capped. The lock had been broken and
the switch left open. The boys said their
object was to rob the express car.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Local and Personal.

The Mullen Grocery company, doing
business on Washington street, made a
general assignment today for the benefit
of creditors. the Atkins Grocery and
Commission Co being named as assgnees.
The liabilities are placed at $1,000 and the
assets at about $500.
W. H. Williams, an old grocery man,
sold out his business this morning to
Peter Hamilton. The grocery Is located
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Opera House to Be Built.

From indications an opera house is
sure to be erected in this city. Plans
have been made for 900 house, and
estimates have been received by the pro-
moters of the idea. Seventeen thousand
dollars have already been subscribed. 1t
is believed that the remainder of the
amount will be raised in the city, al
though a number of persons in Birming-
ham have expressed desire to become
interested.
The men back of the movement are
some of the most substantial in the city,
and are going into the thing to put it
through. The theatre will be erected on
the corner of Fifth avenue and Nine
teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
BIGLER CONTINUES
HIS STREET PAVING
Opera House Soon to Be Built
in BeSSemer
PLANS HAVE BEEN DRAWN
Will Cost $4,000, and Large Part of
the Money Has Already Been
ubscrlbed-other News
of Bessemer.
PLANS HAVE BEEN DRAWN

Bessemer, February 5.-(SpeclaL 1.-The
action of the City Council In multiplying
the contract let to Blgler & co. for paw
Ing the street of this city has not inter-
ferred with hte work being carried on.
The property owners are taking 1t In
hand, and Mr.. Blgler has already con-
tracted to do something over half the
work, and stated last night that indi-
viduals were still coming to him. He
also stated that he would be a bidder
when the City Council advertised for
bids. The $500 barrels of cement which
the city agreed to relieve him Of will be
used by him In filling the contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
DON'T USE POOR OIL

For use on sewing machines, bicycles
and purposes requiring fine lubricant,
the best is cheapest in the end. Genuine
Singer oil can only be obtained at Singer
stores.
Look for the letter S.
Birmingham, Ala, 2123 Third avenue;
Bessemer. Ala. 1917 Second avenue; Ems
lev. Ala, 30 Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16

streets.
Monroe Gusdorf and Ike Weiss returned
this morning from pleasant visit to
New Orleans.
Misses Blanche Barnes and jamie Ports
have returned after visiting New Orleans
during Mardi Gras.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
ARMY Transnort Sails.

Newport News. Va. February l5.-The
army transport Sumner sailed today for
Cuba, taking 90 marines and small
party OF cabin passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
D. A. HUNT.

is an experienced electrician and is
candidate for City Electrician. The name
will be on the ticket Monday. Who tried
to keep 1t off? 2-16-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16

Hoff to the presidency Of the bank. Judge
William e. Skeggs remains the bank s
vice president.
II is said that the resignation Of Mr.
Bibb as president is due to his bad health.
lie still retains his interest in the bank
Mr. Blbb and his wife are now on short
visit to Cuba.
Mr., Bibb Will be breatly missed from
the business circles of the Decaturs. He
has been here for many years and during
all this time he has been actively en-
gagged in the business affairs of the eitv
Several years ago he and G. A. Hoff or
ganized private bank known as Bibb &
Hoff's bank. a few gears ago this bank
was made national hank. under tho
name Of the Morgan County National
bank
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Represents Himself as Oliver.

Yesterday a stranger walked into a
Bank street clothing store and introduced
himself as w. J. oliver of Knoxville. for
merly a Panama canal contractor Ha
said he wanted to purchase 10000 pairs OF
overalls for the men employed by him
lie was Informed that there wee not the
many overalls in the store, and he qufeflH
took his leave
The stranger has not been seen sine
and Just what kind of game he was trr
ing 10 paY is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Valentino Social.

The members OF the Young Mems Chris
tian association and their lady friends en-
joyed a fancy dress valentine social at
the Y NJ C. A. parlors In New Decatur
tonight A large crowd was present and
a most charming evening was spent
The following programme was rendered:
Soprano solos. Miss Annie Lou Spight.
Mr.. ii. b. Johnson and his soiophone
Home, Sweet Home. storm, Miss Eva
Isaac
Bass solos, Mr.. C. c. Cox
Cornet solos. Mr.. Toney Rose.
Music by Cassons Symphony orches-
ira
Beautiful souvenirs were presented to
each lady and gentleman present. Special
souvenirs were also presented to those
wearing the most beautiful and the most
comic valentine costumes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
(Advertlsement.l

tAdNertiSement)
We have had a crowd in
office that have had too many
political ties. Vote for Morson.
He has none.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
State Land Sale.

On wednesday, July "a, 1907, at two o'clock
n. m. OF said day the state OF Idaho will offer
for sale about i240 acres OF agricultural land at
public auction at tho Court House In Paris
Bear Lake county, Idaho.
The land is appraised at from $1,000 To $1,000
per acre. The terms OF sale are as follows;
on ali lands selling for $500 per acre or less
one.tenth or the purchase price and first years.
interest on deferred payments cash on day Of
sale, the balance In eighteen annual install
ments atsix per cent INTEREST," on all lands sell
ing for more than $500 per acre two,tenths q
the purchase price and first years interest OF
aeeerred payments, cash on day OF sale. thu
balance in six teen annual instsllments at si'
mar cent interest. No lands will be sold for les
1hah al sne appsa''e' N. /. CHURCH, Register
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19

ana 10 execute lie dccreea by every
hideous form Of violence. The
states Will have TO prepare to meet
this, or see one industry after an-
other stranded end beyond that see
their state governments helpless to
extend any form Of profession to
either their people or their property.
The FIRST thing, 1t seems to us, Il
to pass an arbitration code and to
lpIoEide the necessary means to en-
force it. As IL looks to us tins IL
the only means TO guarantee peace
or 10 save the value Of mining pro
,perty in the worlds markets.
] Goodwin's Weekly,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
Sunday Rest Law Case.


The sunday rest law case before the
supreme conrt has been ordered sub
mitted before full bench. The case
is the application of jerome F. Jacobs
for writ of habeas corpus. Jocobs is
now q prisoner in the Ada county jail,
having been CONVICTED in the probate
court Of Shoshone county for violation
of the Sunday rest law by keeping q
saloon open on Sunday IN the city OF
Wallace OF that county. He was or
dered remanded by the proper officers
during the further proceedings of the
ease.
Justice Sullivan in making an an
nouncement OF the decision OF the court
in reference to this case said that there
were other cases of similar nature
now before them, which called for u de.
cision on the constitutionality of the
Sunday rest law, and the court was not
ready TO give an opinion on the question
until the matter had been thoroughly
weighed and there was full bench
present. EN-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
Defense Closed Its Case.

The defense in the Haywood case
completed the introduction Of evi-
dence yesterday morning, and i'm
mediately argument was begun upon
instructions to be given by the court
to the jury, Judge Wood having
asked that certain points be dis
cussed before he determined upon
the instructions to be given. J. Il
TTawley began his argument to che
jury this morning, end it is prob
able that the arguments will b
completed by next Tuesday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
Tie cborninq Woman

is not necessarily one Of perfect form ana
features. Many q plain woman VINO
could never serve as an artists mOdei'
possesses those rare qualities that all the
world admFres: neatness, clear eyes, clean
smooth skin and that sprightIlness Of
step and action that accompany goou
health. A physically weak woman IN
never attractive, not even 70 herseiL'
Electric Bitters restore weak women
give strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth
velvety skin, beautiful complexion
Guaranteed by Ritter Bros. Drug Co. Doe
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
washl neton College eIrIa Angry.


When Bishop Scadding OF the do
cese Of Oregon, in the Episcopal
church. said that western girls are
cheaper to entertain than the eastern
variety. he was unaware that he
touched a tender spot in the make.
up OF the girls at the University of
Washington. The varsity young WON.
en- say The Bishop does not know
whereof he speaks. or he would not
make such assertions.
The girls say that gaze at Mount
Rainier Is not a substitute for Ice
cream. and that they demand other ar
tieies OF diet besides sea food. They
also intimate that the Bishop has
not been IN the habit of entertaining
the sweet girl graduates Of the land
or ne would moi say they are cheap 10
feed.
The girls do not want the imnres.
sion to bet out, however. that thew
are expensive luxuries and that thew
"hleede the youthful SWANS OF the
west A happy medium is the kew
note Of their sentiments -saat,ia
Times.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19

As aniIilustration Of 1tife marvel
Gus changes that have taken place
ina portion OF Idaho during the
pact three years, the American Falls
Press notes the fact that there are
now more stations on the sixty-fye
miles Of the Twin Falls branch of
the Short Line thar there were on
the 400 miles of the Main liue . few
years ago from the Wyoming state
line to Boise. That is 2 develop
ment that has probably never been
equalled by any other section. Of
this nation, or for that matter, by
any country in The world.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
Meespelipr Idaho, 1JAly TO- 800
knowing that Joe Lewis Of Dir

knowing that Joe Lewis Of Dim
gle, was one Of those who helped 70
blaze the trails through . good por
ton OF this western country, and
believing that The important events
in hislife aaring those days Of adj
venture and hardship would be Of
interest TO- our readers, werelaested
HIM 40 furnish, US for.ppblicationa
narrative Of his early day expert
ences, which be kindly consented TO
dy. This week we publish the first
chapter of his story, watch is q
brief account of his boshood life.
III the next two or three issues he
will relate some Of the many trying
times experienced by himself and
Others during their journeys through
this inter meHniainsregion forty4one
n years; ago. We wish 70 state tha'
we would be glad 70 publish ARTICLES
from any Of the other pioneers Q
y The Wiley, describing their persona.
experielices during the pioneer days
Those we're days, the like Of whicl
no other generation will have to g
ihrough, and within tine mind o
each one Of those who journeyed q
this, then unknown country, y
story that would be ofinterest y
the younger generation OF today.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
Notice Of Sale Of Delinquent Stock

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an
order OF the board OF directors OF the Preston
Montpelier Irrigation Co., that there is now de
lnquent on the following described stock on
account OF assessments heretofore levied on the
same, the several amounts SET opposite the
names OF the respective share holders, as fol.
lows:
Shares Amount
Sidne~ stevens. ......a IS slS u
s. p. Sorenson. ......... O 4a4
and In accordance with law. unless the re.
spectiye amounts. together with costs OF adver,
tIsiE9. arc paid 70 g. haddoelx secretary. prior
10 the date herein sch forth. 50 many shares OF
each parcel o. stock As mas be necessary. win
tie S1id n the school house OF District No Il on
the 90th day Of July. 1907. II . O'Clock p. m. to
pay the delinquent assessment thereon. n
gether with me costs OF advertising ana ex-
pensa OF sale.
Dated At Montpelier. Idaho this 18th day Of
June, 1907.
q. HADDoCK, Secretary.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-19
Railroad Excursion Rates.

.Seashore excursion North of Astoria,
Ore. Tickets will not be executed for
return short of destination. Contin-
mons passage in each direction with
final return limit ten days but limit of
tickets will be extended ten days upon
payment of one half of cost
For the Woodmen of the World con-
vention at Seattle July "a to Aug. 3,
tickets will be sold at the rate of one
and ene-third fare on the certificate
plan. Tickets on sale three days prior
TO date of meeting,
A. B. MATTsoN, Agent.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

tUepHFlucHbo "a euc AhfCaata
Land Offfce al BlaclSfoot, Idaho, July 3, 1907
Notice Is hereby given that Samuel Webster OF
Tagee Valley. r. .. Auburn, Wyoming has filed
notice or his intention to make final proof In
support of his claim, viz Homestead Entry
No. 977s made August 18th, 1904, for the wv
Nw16, w1k Sw14, See. "a. Township z 5, Range
43 e. b M, ana that said proof viii be made
before oeMeade Austin, q S. Commissioners,
at Montpelier, Idaho, on August y, 1907
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of the land. viz:
II. b. Bigier Of Auburn, Wyoming; d. It.
Woods of Auburn, Wyoming: C Leavitt of Al
ton. wyoming II. f. Leavitt af Auburn, Wyo
ming.
HENRY w. KIEFER.
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