The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15

Inc little son of Edgar Bowers had a
very narrow escape here Wednesday aft
ernoon. 1t seems that a horse that was
hitched TO a wagon and was standing on
the street became frightened at some
thing and broke loose and started in a
wild run down the street. The little boy
was Just in the act of crossing the street
when the horse and wagon dashed around
the corner. He was struck by the horse.
knocked down and both the animal and
wagon passed over him. Bystanders were
certain that the child had been killed.
However, upon his being taken at once
to a doctors office, it was found that
he had suffered only few scalp wounds.
none of which were serious. His escape
was almost miraculous.
Much interest is taken here in the an
nouncement of the approaching marriage
Of Miss Mary Morris Clarke of Mobile to
Miss Carl Searls of Birmingham Miss
Clarke is a sister of Mrs. Manly Foster
of this city, and has visited here quite
often. On each occasion she made many
friends and admirers here, all of whom
are much Interested in the announcement
of her early marriage.
Mr. Jesse Lowe. of the firm of contrac-
tors of Christie IL Lowe, is in the city.
The occasion of Mr.. Loves being here
is the taking of testimony in the case of
Christie. Lowe & Ieyworth AGAINST the
United Stotes. 1t will be remembered
that this firm built several of the locks
on the Warrior river, after the compile
ton of when claim for $225.000 was
| made against the government as excess
| expense incurred on account of conditions
not shown in the specifications and con-
tracts
The case has been in the court of claims
for several years, and on this occasion
| the government is examining witnesses in
rebuttal of evidence introduced by the
claimants. Mr.. loves firm is repre-
scented by Messrs. Fox and King, attor-
neys OF Chicago and Washington while
| the government is represented by Mr.
! Faust. assistant United States attorney.
A number of witnesses have been eX-
| amined in the matter
Quite a delightful and entertaining BAN
quet and social session of the local lodge
| of Eagles was had here last night on the
| odd !. elbows hall. DIR. sgd Leach was
| chairman of the banquet committee and
| Mr.. Marvin 4. Ormond was chairman of
| the social session. Quite a number of
guests were invited and a very enter
tanning impromptu programme was rem
| dered. This lodge is quite a large and
enthusiastic one and the social sessions
are always delightful occasions.
| Hume Leland has gone to New York
| city to place himself under treatment of
| DR.. JanewaN for his health
Mrs. a. II. Dabbs, after a short visit
to her mother, Mrs. John S. Hanly, has
returned to her home at Carrollton.
Mr. and Mrs. Naganan of Vienna. Ma,
are the guests of their daughter, Mrs J..
| c. Jones.
Mrs d. j Deacy is visiting relatives in
| Columbus. Miss.
Miss Lllye Myer of Birmingham and
| Miss Edythe Compton of Chicago are the
guests of Miss Frances Myer of this city,
Mrs f. p. Culver and children arrived
Tuesday rom Birmingham and are the
| guests of the Misses Miller, on Broad
| street.
| Lewis A. Buehner a brother of DR.. r.
f. Buchner. of the university. has re-
turned home after a short visit to the
| latter.