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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-08-01
And By the Way

Don't hesitate about calling Mr. Mayer just because
may not be able to ship lot of Immediately.
Some my biggest shippers today started in small
way just little while ago.
They that the &c per pound for butter fat of
market price of butter has enabled them to large in
hurry
has been built up the principle of main
tanning high price for butter Will you help continue this
policy?
ship Agen creamery at Bellngham, at
Oak Harbor and at Seattle.
Ship whichever will give you the shortest and cheap
est haul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
OPPOSE CHANGE.
People of Florence Want Southern
 Train Service Continued.

Florence, September .-(Special.)- Opposition to the removal of the trains of the Southern's Florence branch took more definite shape last evening. when the two leading organizations of the city met and passed resolutions earnest ly protesting against the change.
 The first to act was the Young Mems Commercial clug and similar action was taken later by the Retail Merchants association. Tho merchants of the city are unanimous in tn cir opposition and resolutions voicing their earnest pro test" were forwarded to the officials of the road.
 At the time of the granting of the Southern's charter there was a fight made between Florence and Tuseumhia as to which side of the Tennessee river the road should traverse and when the decision was made to use the southern side of the river q clause was inserted in the charter obllgating the Southern to operate trains on the Florence branch, The railroad has never been released from this obligation and the feeling prevails here that the company of such strong opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
Vauuhan-Rebman,

Courtland, September 12-(Special)-A romantic courtship and marriage was consumated here this morning at early sunrise, when MT. l.. l.. Rebman. a prominent merchant of this town, was married to Mrs. Vida A. Vaughan, the daughter of Mrs John S. Stephenson, the proprietress of the Courtland Hotel. Mrs. Vaughan is the widow of the late Ander- son Vaughan, former postmaster of Hills boro, and the groom is one of the promi- nent business men of this place The marriage at this time was unexpected MT. Rebman has been a little sick for some weeks past and only a few days since decided that it would be best for him to take a trip to the springs Yes terday he concluded that 1t was not well for him to take the trip alone and this morning, to the surprise of his many friends, he was married to Mrs. Vaughan -Tay immediately left for Kinlocl
 spri1s. where they will remain for a
 connie of weeks, after which time they
 will b at home to their many friends in
 CourtInd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
NORMAL SCHOOL OPENS.
Attendance at Livingston Is Very
 Large at the Opening.

Livingston, September 12,-tSpecial.) )- Alabama Normal college opened today with large attendance. The formal open ing will take place Monday, September 1G, when addresses will be delivered by prominent citizens.
 An alarm of fire was sounded last night about 8 o'clock. It proved to be in the lint room of the quilt factory. It was quickly extlnguished and little damage done.
 Gus Grove of Birmingham is spending a few days with his parents here.
 Mrs. J. A Hale of Meridian has re- turned hom after a pleasant visit to her brother, MT. w. T. Wallace.
 J. T. Gallagher of Bessemer was called here yesterday by the Illness of his mother who has fever.
 Captain Rudulph of Dallas county spent several days with his wife and children here this week.
 W. T. Wallace and wife left yesterday for Lookout Mountain, where he goes to recuperate after a severe spell of fever
 MT. and Mrs. Goodman have returned to her home in Starksville after a pleas ant visit to her parents here.
 J. A. Matthews and family have move back to Epes. their old home after living here four years.
 The Blgbee Valley Baptist association closed its annual session at Bruversville today. Every Baptist church in the coun- ty was represented by delegates. A splendid dinner was spread on the grounds.
 Robert S. Mcknight has rendered his resignation as cashier of the Farmers and Merchants bank of York. 10 take effect some time in October. T<e con templates moving to New Orleans or New Decatur.
 The Rev. I. T. Bilbro of Livingston Is holding a revival meeting in Gainesville He is holding meetings every afternoon fin front of II. T. Gibbs & Co., store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
ENROLMENT LARGE
 AT THE UNIVERSITY
ALREADY MORE STATES ARE EN- ROLLED THAN ATTENDED LAST
 TERM-DORMlTOR ARE ALL TAXED THEIR FULL CAPACITY.

University September 12.-(Special.) )- Faculty alumni and friends of the uni versity are jubilant over the opening, and they are so not without good reason. Last year the enrolment a this time was only 261, while this year it is 335 increase Of "A or 2s per cent. Already there are twenty-five more students on the uni verslty role than attended during the en- tire session of 1906-07.
 The dormltories are taxed to their ut most capacity; in fact, they are over crowded in many instances there being as many as four students to the room The class rooms and laboratories are likewise overflowlng and in many in- stances it has been found necessary to divide the class into two or three sec- tions.
 However it is expected that the crowd ed condition In the dormltories will not continue much longer. for it has already been decided to erect one or two wooden buildings containing twelve rooms apiece. each apartment to accommodate two or three men In this way room for fifty or sixty more students will be provided The plans for these quarters have already bene drawn and the work will be begun and pushed to completion as rapidly possible. No boy who hesitates to come to the university for fear of not having Il place to stay need do so longer, for the addition in view will provide com fortaoe rooms for all corners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
Professor DuBose Speaks.

Hartselle. September 12.-(Special.)- Prof. Joel c. Dubose of the state univer- sity delivered an interesting address here yesterday in the college chapel in behalf of the establishment of high schools in this state. Hartselle, Falkvillc and Som erville. all in this county, are bidding for the school, and the lectures of Prof. Du- bose was to infuse life into the enter prise. A strong effort will be made by Hartselle to get it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
News of Vivian.

Wylam. September 12.-(Special)-The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany have bought the property on First street known as the Eubank's park. The sum paid for this property was above s4OO0 per acre. The property will be used for manufacturing sites for the above. concern.
 Dr. J. H. Edwards. chairman of the school board. will call a special meeting tonight for the consideration of some n- portant business pertaining to the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
Postmasters to Meet.

Centreville. September 12.-tSpecial)- The fourth-class postmaster of Bibb coun- ty will meet at Centreville September 24 for the purpose of organizing a county league of the National League of Post. matser of Fourth-class offices. A dele gate will be named for the state conyen- ton to be held soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13

R. W. Bishop. patent attorney. Wash ington, D. C. reports the issue of the following patents on the 10th inst 10 res- idents of Alabama and Georgia S65, ,o4i, sewing machine attachment. T. A. Teate, Thomasville Ga. assignor of three fourths to C. N, F. l.. and II. A. Neel. same place; Sso, G3i. check valve. F. P. Cotter, Augusta. Ga. S65. 10i automatic wagon brake. R. T. Huffman, Bessemer, Ala, .76S ash pan for locomotives, ]. F. Brown, Florence. Ala; s65, ,s33, turpen- tine hack F. II. Walton. Bay Minotte. Ala; S65, 90i. safety lock for switch stands
 K. F. Jacob, Beseemer Ala; seo,952. .e- frigerator, II. ]. Shannon, Atlanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
R. R. THOMPSON IS
 CHIEF OF POLICE Elected By Board to Succeed
 Alex Christian
ROBSON SECURES ROUTE
Competitive Examination for Midship- man Will Be Held at Tuscaloosa Next Monday-The Jemison
 School Opens Monday.

Tuscaloosa, September 12.--(special)- After the return of Mayor William FdulR there was called meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen yesterday after noon to reconsider the matter of holding d primary on October for the purpose of electng a chief of police. At this meet ing, the action of the board taken in the absence of the Mayor was recinded, and the board itself then proceeded to elect a man to fill the office of chief, made vacant by the dismissal of Alex Christian a few days ago. Acting Chief R. R. Thompson was unanimously elected and was at once inducted into office Chief Thompson has been an efficient member of the police force of the city for some time.
 Tuscaloosa people are interested to learn that Miss Jennie K. Moore of this city is making preparations to go to Europe to further cultivate herself in music. Miss Moore is a gifted musician. and nas been prominently connected with the mus ical affairs of Chattanooga, Tenn, where she has been teaching for the past sev- eTal years Sine was born and reared here. her father being Forney Moore of this place. decendent of Governor Moore of Alabama, and from her early childhood has been q wonderful musician.
 Congressman K. P. Hobson is in receipt of a letter from the fourth assistant postmaster general in which it is stated that rural free delivery route between here and Vance has been ordered with one carrier, to become effective on the lst of November. This route is very badly needed, and will be matter of great convenience to the citizens of that part of the county
 Notice has been given that a competi- tive examination will be held here on next Monday for the appointment of I nidshipman to the United States Military academy. It is quite probable now that several Tuscaloosa boys will take part in this examination. The examination will be conducted by pr. Charles H. Barn. we'll of the chair of English at the uni versity.
 The Jemson school, one of the publis schools in the city, will be opened next MOnudy.
 MT. and Mrs. W H. Naugher enter tained delightfully."- on last Tuesday nigtt in honor of their guests, Misses Ripy of Lawrenceburg, Ky, and Miss Blanche Naugher of Falls The affair was held at their new home on Sixth street, and was greatiy enjoyed by all present.
 Much interest centers in the announce ment of the coming marriage of Miss Tess Wathen of Louisville, Ky, to Mir. Richard II. Somes of this city. MT Somes eis connected with the Armour Packing company of this city and during his stay here has made many friends. The wedding is to occur on the 18th of next month after which MT. Somes will bring his bride directly here.
 Mrs. L. o. Dawson and son, Louis, who have been sick with fever for some time fin Marion, have both recovered, and will return home in few days. They will shortly go for a visit of some time to Kentucky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
ANNISTON WANTS
 A GREATER CITY
Has Designs on the Town of
 Oxford
CONFEDERATE REUNION
Veterans Plan for County Gathering September 26 and 27-Biu Ship nnent of Railroad Cars
 at Anniston.

Anplston, September 12.-tSpeciall- As a result of the drafting of tha new code law by the last Alabama teg- stature the question of the annexa- lion or oxford to Anniston and the eX- tension of the city limits in other directions will likely be considered again and steps taken To realize inc projects that lave been mannod out HeNera months ago committees were appointed at meeting of the Gommer- elai club to secure Legislation pro,-idz Ing for the enlargement of inc citv as proposed. but 1t was learned tbat tbo ne" coae law covered what was de- sired and it was consequently decided to await further action until the code law became effective.
 9ihce the committee on the eXten- sion of the city limits was appointed lhe territory surrounding the Ameri- can Net and Twine company has been incorporated under the name of Rlue Mountain, and can now he annexed ,n1,, pN the consent of the people of that community, as is the ease witb Inc city of Oxford.
 Ffesldent j. l.. WilIle of the Com ihefcial club and Mr. William A. Davis chalrman of the Greater Anniston conn ti''eee' were seen this morning and '"eN say that the committees have mol aS yet drafted their reports. but that ene matter will be brought 10 the at eehtlon of the Chamber of Commerce at an early date. Dr. Wikle says that tho chief reason for the annexation of oNford is to give the city the addi- 'lonal prestige contingent upon a larger population. Hence. If Is desired .o ehect lhe annexation before the talk ing or the next census beginning in June, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
President Daugette Talks.

President (. w Daugette of the Jack sonville State Normal college was In the city today for the purpose of in sneeting the plans for the improve ments and additions to the college buiiding in that city The plans have just been completed by Architict C. W. Carlton. and bids for the work will be advertised for at once, the contract amounting to approximately s18,000. The work will be started within u few weeks and 1t is hoped to occupy the building by the first of January. When the school is moved. the old building will be used as a city hall.
 Assuming the presidency of the Nor maj college when the average attend ance was about 100, President Daug- ette has built 1t to one of the leading institutions of the state. Last year there was an attendance of 581 pupils, 400 of whom were teachers the total enrolment representing ffty-four coun- ties, and when the college opens this year for flfe 1907-'0S session. 1t is believed that there will be a much larger attendance, reaching al least 500.
 The Normal college this year will receive an additional appropriation of s5000. which enables President Daug- ette to add three additional teach CTS to his faculty. Mir. Theodore Wallace of Harvard will take chair in mod ern languages and give instructions in athletics. There will also be an in- structor in kindergarten work and an assistant in math ematics and English.
 President Daugette Is very enthusi- astic over the prospects for his in- stitution this year, and says that the new building will enable him to in augurate improvements in the college course which have heretofore been i'm practicable. The people of Jackson- vile support him in everything he un dertakes for the school. and II has, fndaa1 a bripht urosuect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
Bank Elections.

At q meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Anniston Ma tional bank yesterday President W. 1T. Mckleroy, presiding. the following changes were made in the officers of the bank:
 C. b. Woodruff, vice president.
 Randolph r. Smith. cashier.
 Frank Leigh. assistant cashier.
 MT. Woodruff has been in the bank ing business fin Calhoun county for thir- tv years and with the Anniston Nation al b?nk for twelve years Mir. Smith has been with the Anniston National nineteen years, and Mir. Leigh has been connected with local banking institu- tions for eight years.
 Mir. William A. Davis continues as a vice president of the Anniston National though Mir. Woodruff will hereafter be active vice president. MT. Smith sue ceeds MT. Woodruff and Is himself sue ceeded hy MT. Leigh, whose successor has not yet been named
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
Confederate Reunion.

AL meeting of Gordon Memorial camp, United Confederate Veterans in the city hall at Oxford vesterdav aft ernoon arrangements were furthered TOT the reunion of the Confederate Vet erahs or Northeast Alabama in this citv on september 26 and 27. Judge A l., mcGhee, chairman of the programme cohlnlttee' Was authorized to extend III II, Natatiohs 10 Congressman l. Thomas iieillh and Gen. W. W. Brandon. state auditor, to deliver addresses before the veterans and plans were perfected for lne entertainment of the delegates while they are in the ely.
 Last year there were about o5o dele gates to the reunion and it is believed that the attendance this year will be much larger. It has been decided to devote the first day of the reunion al i'"st exclusively to business, and wei coming Of the veterans. On the second "dN unere will De addresses and the veterans will meet in conjunction with the ladies of the United Daughters of the Confectionery for the purpose of commemorating the anniversary of the birth of Admiral Semmes which occurs on that day.
 The sessions of the reunion will be held in the county court house. circuit court room, where Inc ladies of the united Daughters of the Confederaev Will bestow crosses on worthy veterans After the morning session on the 27th a barbecue will be served by the local camp of veterans near the Union pas seneer station. The local camp took in three new members q the meeting in Oxford yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
Big Car Shipment.

The Western Steel Car and Foundry company this morning turned out q load of loo cars. which are billed to the Louisville Railway and Traffic com pany, with headquarters near Shreve- port The ears constitute train that Is several blocks long. All are bran new and afford pretty sight. IL will take about four engines to transfer the ears to their consingee. and 1t Is said that the Southern railway will get about $500 for delivering them. This is said to be the last shipment from the local car company on an order for 400 cars from the Louisville company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13

The Navajo club has organized two in- door baseball teams with Messrs Yam and Mitchell as captains. A football team was also organized with Herbert Gillian, formerly of the Conder team, as captain and Will Collins, formerly of the Castle Heights school as manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
Haqan's Maqno1ia Balm.

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 Useit Spring Summer Fall SampkFREE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
MERCHANTS TO
HAVE BANQUET
First Anniversary of Association
Will Be Celebrated on
Thursday Night.

The Retail Merchants Association OF
old. It's success has been great, and the
good work 1t has done for this city in n
general way. and for It's membership in
particular. is source OF qualification.
not only to the merchants. but to all
public spirited citizens.
The association will celebrate its first
anniversary on Thursday night with a
grand banquet and general meeting at
Murphy's Hotel.
The commtte having the banquet and
celebration in charge held a meeting last
night and completed all arrangements
This committee Is composed of the fol-
lowing members: Messrs. Samuel Cohen,
S. P. Owens, l. o. Miller, Fred Jurgens
and l. III. Kaufman.
The Speakers.
The formal meeting OF the association
Thursday night will be very brief, but
the assembly in the banquet hall at Muir
phys may be expected to be somew ha t
lengthy in Its session md In every way
| interesting.
Mr.. Wyndham r. Meredith VIII pre-
side In the banquet hall. and as toast
master will introduce the speakers
| Hon Andrew Jackson Montague will
speak on Trade" Hon. John Lamb will
! discuss 'The Retail Merchant as a
Factor In the Upbuilding of the State.
Mayor McCarthy's theme will be '"rhe
Value of Retail Merchant in the
| Building OF City"
Mr.. Norman II. Johnson. editor OF
| the Merchants Journal, of Raleigh. n.
c.. Will talk on The Retail Merchant
Mr.. NJ umstadter. president of the
Norfolk Retail Merchants Association
will tell about the Norfolk Association
and What 1t Has Accomplished"
Representatives from Lynchburg
! Danville, Roanoke and other State as.
| sociations of similar character, will be
| the guests OF the Richmond association
| on this occasion, and a generally good
| and profitable time is expected.
| The present officers of the associa-
| ton are: Messrs. T. A. Miller, president
| William G. Schmidt first vice-presi-
| dent; Samuel Cohen, second vice-presi-
! dent; l. II. Kaufman, treasurer; w
! A. Clarke, Jr., secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22

the minority. who have secured a lot
and will erect a building in the upper part
OF the town. The report of DR.. Pitt will
probably recommend that the "conserva-
tives" be confirmed In their title to the
old church property. The new party will
probably apply for organization as a
new Baptist church. making the fourth
Baptist Church in Manchester.
Both parties in the fight express re-
grets that it became necessary to appeal
to the courts for n settlement. The
proposition made by the old church party
to submit the question to arbitration, the
board of arbters. to be selected by the
Baptist Minister'S Conference OF Rich
mond and Manchester was declined by
the new party, who had already COM
mitted themselves to removal by pur-
chasing a new lot, and who felt dependent
on tho funds from the sale of the old
building to pay part OF the cost OF the
| new structure.
A second proposition was then made by
the old church party offering to allow the
removalists. who We're headed by Dr.
Loving, of Manchester to go to the new
location which had been purchased, and
| to pay them the sum of five hundred doll
lars for a clear title to the old church
| property,
This proposition was also rejected by
| the removalists. who hoped to make
| the move without dividing the already
| small congregation.
Means Division.
| The result of the vote taken Sunday,
| II accepted by the court on receipt OF
! the report of Commissioner Pitt. will no
doubt be TO confirm the conservative wing
of the congregation, who arc in the
| majority in the full right and title OF
the Clopton Street Church property, ieav-
| ing to the removalists or, minority party
the new lot, which 1t Is understood has
been purchased.
It Is understood that the pastor, Rev
james b. Cook, has been active IN or
ganizing the removal movement, and his
] resignation Sunday, after the vote was
announced means that he will go with
the new wing. DR.. ]. G. Loving. the
Huh Street physician, has also been ac-
tive in leading the sentiment for re-
moval
Among those who have taken active
steps against removing the place Of wor-
ship are Messrs. G. II. Vail. c, G.
Fuqua, a, B, Morrisett, j. W. Holt, G.
NJ Trevillian, and l. w. Trcvill'an.
Court Opened Yesterday.
The January term of the Corporation
Court convened yesterday morning, anl
the grand jury went into session
Il promptly.
Herbert Cox was indicted on the charge
Of entering the store OF George L. Baugh
at Eighteenth and Stockton Streets where
he took tobacco cigars and candy liz
was also indicted on the charge of hay
ing entered the bakery of NJ. B. Staple.
and having stolen 50 in pennies, Lnwooc
Bohanon was also indicted on the frs
chs against noIc I
was indicted on the charge OF feloniousl,
cutting William Dufey, a glass blower
AS yet none Of those cases have been Sc
for trial.
The case of z. p. Nunnally, charge,
with shooting at J. l.. Bradbury, wa
set for a hearing in the Corporation Cour
yesterday morning, but owing to tn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
REPORT mildly
RAPs OFFICERS.


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staff. composed of specialists in tho
different departments of medicine.
whose terms of service. hours OF Vis0-
ing and duties shall hereafter be de-
fined by the committee without COM
pensation.
I. That the resident staff be increased
by the addition of another resident
physician
s. That the terms of service Of the
residents shall be so ARRANGED to over
Ian. that there shall always be two
experienced men as residents in the
hospital
Q. That the physicians be requested
IN state what Is needed to give them
the proper laboratory facilities.
10. That the nursing force be re-
organized and made adequate for the
needs OF the Home.
IL. That the wages of the cook he
raised to whatever may be neccs-
sarv 10 secure the services of an
efficient one.
10. THAT an officers table be estab.
lshed, Mt which the officers, includ-
ing physicians and nurses, be given
their board.
1s. That fees be charged for am
bulance service when called outside
the city limits, Or to attend parties
able to pay for such service, II the
city has the right to mako these
charges.
IA. That decent places be provided
for the temporary reception Of the
dead.