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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Woman Freed By Jury.

New York, August 17.-Mrs. Made line Langlotz, who figured in the trag- edy of Thursday, during which her father, George Wasser, killed his wife and the daughter in turn shot and killed her father, was exonerated by a coroner's jury yesterday and dis charged from custody. Mrs. Langlotz told pitiful story of her fathers cruelty toward his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
J. M. Studebaker, Jr., Wins Cup.

Tate Spring. Tenn, August li.--J' M. Studebaker, Jr.. of South Bend, lnd'' won a silver cup given by the Tate spring Golf club in the finals here yesterday, with Joseph Mudd winning second place. The cup was presented in an appropriate speech by W. C. Oates Jr, of Mont eomery. Ala, to which MT. StudeDaker wittily responded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
WHEELER RIFLES
 OUT OF SERVICE
Mustered Out By Major H. c.
 Long of Decatur
WAS ONE OF TdE BEST
A Movement Is Now on Foot to Re- organize the mpany-Petroleum Is Discovered Near Florence.
 Notes and Personals.

Florence, August Special l.)-Aft- CT many viclssitudes, Company B, Ala bama National Guard. (Wheeler Ri1les), at one time one of the best military companies in the state, and the leading soclal organization of the city, was mustered out of the service and the equipment sent to Athens, to be used by a newly organized company. The Wheeler Rifles. mustered out by Major II. C. Long of Decatur. may be reor- ganized in the near future, Capt. J. W. Moore of the defunct company having already put foot plans with that object in view. The immediate cause of the mastering out was the failure of the company to attend the recent encampment, owing to the badly dis- organized condition of the company. In digging a well recently on the property of George Schall, mile and half north of Florence, crude petrol cum was found and MT. Schall is now making arrangements to buy drill and machinery to bore for oil.
 Esquire George M. Haraway, for many years magistrate of Cross Roads beat, died recently at his home from heart failure. Square Haraway retired In his usual health and was found cold in death next morning, having been dead several hours. He was TO years of age and a widower, hls wife pre- ceding him to the grave several years. He was man of much weight politi- cally and otherwise, in his community and his loss will be severely felt.
 Rev. Father G. Bruner. who has been in charge of the Catholic church here for the past ten years. has been re- moved to Cullman. Father Bruner is popular with all classes of citizens here and his departure will be regretted.
 The Rogersville high school, in East Lauderdale, has Just opened with an enrolment of 92 pupils, the largest in the history of the hool. Prof. H. C. Warren Is principal and Miss OctaYla Williams assistant.
 Capt. c. A. Turrell, government en- gineer at Colbert Sh oals, who was scalded by the bursting of steam pipe week before last. was brought to his home in this city yesterday by the government boat Kingman. His burns were much worse than was at first sup posed, and 1t will be some time before he will be able to resume his duties on the canal.
 The cotton crop in this county has made wonderful improvement during the past three weeks and planters are elated. The plant Is fruiting we'll with no shedding and with late fall banner crop Is predicted.
 At a meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Farmers Union Warehouse company, held yesterday and this morn ing, Florence was selected for the loca- tion of the cotton warehouse, over sev- eral other contestants. The warehouse will be located in East Florence and will be completed In time to store this years cotton.
 MT and Mrs. B. P. Joiner, old resi- dents of Lauderdale county, have re- turned to Florence and to Center Star to celebrate their golden wedding. They are both hale and hearty and are receiving the congratulations of their friends on their gftieth anniversary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Bank Cashier Arrested.

New York, August 17.-Robert k. Gill, cashier of the Stapleton National bank of Stapleton. R. l., has been ar rested, charged with being $l2,00o short in his accounts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Cramps and DySentery

Diarrhoea. cholera morbus, stomach ache, congestion, sunstroke, heart fail ure, fainting, weak stomach, malaria, chills, fever, prostration and the hun dred and one ills of summer can be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Pure Food Bill Passed,

London, August 1.-The pure food bill, introduced by John Burns, presi- dent of the local government board, has been adopted in the House of Commons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

is visiting his father and mother here thi5 week.
 Dr. and Mrs E. M. Roberts are visit ing relatives at Albertyille this week.
 Miss Carrie Lindsey Is spending the week filth friends at Cullman.
 William Rodgers and family will leave in a few days for Leesburg, Fla. to spend the balance of the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
TIE DECATURS ARE
 ALMOST OFF MAP telegraph Communication is
 Badly Crippled
SKULLS ARE EXCAVATEC
6ruesome Find Is Made By Negroes Laying Tracks in Decatur-J. L. Draper Is Appointed Judge
 at Hartselle.

Decatur, August 17-(special) )-So far as outside telegraphle communication is con- cerned. Decatur and New Decatur, like many other cities of the country, are practically off the map.
 For the past few days Manager Robert L. Cross has been holding down the Vest ern Union Telegraph office in Decatur single handed, while in Now Decatur, Sta ton Agent J. A. Boatrght is handling the business alone. The New Decatur oI- fee Is only a day office, and has never transacted but little Western Union busi- ness.
 Both these offices have been taking telegrams subject to delay for some days past, and now 1t has become almost a matter Of impossblity to reach the out side world at all by wire. It is believed that 1t vii lonly be a matter of few hours before the service here is entirely cut off
 There is no strike on here among the telephone operators, but a number of them are taking a vacation, several others are off sick and the telephone ser vice Is severely crippled It is un- derstood that some of the telephone opcr ators here sympathize with the telegraph oprators. though as yet they have taken no action. Should the telegraph strike continue for few days longer, however. 1t is believed that the telephone operators would walk out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Lawyers Differ.

Among the lawyers of the Decaturs there seems to be quite difference ,, oninion as to the legality of the railroad 1ars enacted by the last state legislature, and which laws the Louisville and Nash vile railroad has enjoined the state courts from enforcing.
 However. the county officials say they intend to enforce the laws affecting the railroads. as enacted by the state iegisia, ture. even though they are sent 10 1aii for so doing.
 It is expected here that the matter IS liable to cause some serious coilpi.catioi's ., ;, and inc outcome is being looked forwdi d to with much interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Duffy'S Pure Malt WhIskey

It 4...ls the disease germs and in v;gorates and strengthens every organ and part of the human body. Absolute ly pure. F44ty years reputation.
 It is disti-.ed whiskey from matted grain, and its softness, palatability and freedom from injurious substances make 1t acceptable to the most sensi- tive stomach.
 Thousands of leading doctors pre- scribe it and prominent hospitals use and endorse it, exclusively as the most valuable invigorating tonic stimulanJ known to medicine.
 All druggists, grocers and dealers or direct, $1 bottle. Illustrated Med- ieal Booklet containing some of the many convincing testimonials received from grateful men and women who have been cured and doctors advice sent free. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.,, Rochester. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

Miss Emelie A. Haberkorn, 2251 Gra- vols Ave, St. Louis, Mo-, writes:
 For over two years I was troubled with catarrh of the internal organs.
 T heard of Dr. Hartman's book, The Ills of Life I read 1t and wrote to the doctor, who answered my letter promptly. I began taking treatment as soon as possible.
 Tongue cannot express how I suf- fered with my stomach. and I also was troubled with catarrh of the head. didn't feel like myself for a long time.
 'So I began taking Peruna. I have taken four bottles, and now I cannot praise 1t enough.
 Any one who has chronic catarrh should write pr. Hartman. He will help any one. I feel grateful for what the doctor has done for me, and would not do without Peruna. I now enjoy as good health as ever"
 Stomach Trouble.
 Mrs. Mary F. Jones, Burning Springs, Ky, writes: T have had better health since using Peruna than for quite a number of years. One of my neighbors had stomach trouble. I recommended Peruna to her, and now she is well and healthy, after having been pronounced hopeless by several physicians"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Draper Is Appointed.

James l.. Draper of Hartselle has peeii annointed by Governor B. B. Conner as iudee of the inferior court at Hartselie, which was created by the session Of the state legislature which but recently ad- journed.
 This new court takes the place Of tue justice of the peace courts in the Hart selle precinct, and carries with 1t gooo salary. e.. .o.,,
 Judge Draper Is amply qualified TOT the position, and he was the choice or 'iie people of the precinct in which the II :" court is located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Insane Woman Captured.

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 ,ha ,~oods near the suburb of MoGlton Eoirhts for several days and who caused inc citizens of that community much uh- easiness by her strange actions ana ap- nearanccs. has been captured and VIII De sent to the state asylum for the insan" at Tuscaloosa.
 When found the woman was oiily pii- tlalIy clad, and was found In the sa'uen of Ia,nes Keller near Noulton Heights. e,. had hnen living of raw corn and earden stuff, which she took from the Gelds and gardens bordering on Mouiton Heights.
 Fire In Jail.
 Ono of t.ne prisoners cor fined in the city ,au eel fire to the bed clothes in his cell Iast night. but the flames were dlscoV- ered and 4xtingushed before much dahi- aqe was done. He says that the ire was a,,,tdfo-oIlv set. and that he did not iii- tend 10 do it. After investigating the case Mayor Henry A, .Skesgs excused nm of the charge of trying to burn the lan'
 For while there was consldereoie eN- ,... a, inc iail as 1t was feared tie nuldine would burn, and that the pr.a- oners would be cremated. AS IL WAS tue damage was only slight
 Conner In Decatur.
 Governor B. B. Conner spent this after noon and tonight here in consultation with political friends. The nature oi n'S business was not made kno"h' Officers Elected. The new incorporated suburb Austin vile. elected the following officers today; Mayor, w A. Navy; aldermen, r. b. Roberts, R. V. Bracken, John Meadows ". A. Burgess, R. M. Burgess Mayo Mayz defeated Roper by only seven votes Austinville has population of more thar 1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

MT. and Mrs. B. P. Joiner, old resi- dents of Lauderdale county, have re- turned to Florence and to Center Star to celebrate their golden wedding. They are both hale and hearty and are receiving the congratulations of their friends on their gftieth anniversary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

In digging a well recently on the property of George Schall, a mile and a half north of Florence, crude petrol cum was found and MT. Schall is now making arrangements to buy drill and machinery to bore for oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

Yesterday Capt. Roy c. Horton, Lieut.. Raymond Brown and Corp. Charles Eys- ter, of Dick Adams Rifles. Company IT, Alabama National Guards, left for Mo- bile and will participate in the target practice of the state military at Daphne' just across the bay from Mobile
 Three members of each company or the state military will attend this target prac- tlce, and from the number m attehuaiic. twelve men will be selected to represent Alabama at the national military lille practice. to be held at some date in the future.
 The officers from Company E who went to Mobile are all considered excellent marksmen, and 1t is believed that at least one of the number will be selected to go to the national practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Bones Excavate d.


 While eXcavatng on Mccartney street, in the western portion of the city. today, for tho purpose of lowering the electrical street railway track, number of human bones were found by the negroes en- ployed at the work.
 Among the bones found were three skulls and almost all the bones of two en- tire skeletons. Two collins were also du.5 Into by the workmen
 The location of the discovery is near the site of the Colored Methodist church, which was struck by lightning and totally burned last Tuesday during the heavy electrical storm. The older citizens say that a number of years ago negro grave yard was located on the place where the bones were found.
 Several buttons off of United States soldiers clothes were also dug up, and 1t is believed that soldiers were buried there during the civil war, though no ono here now has any knowledge or thls. lhe bones were in fair state of preservation, considering the great number or years that they have been buried.
 The negroes employed at the excavatlng work were so badly frightened when they made the discovery that 1t was with much difficulty that they were prevented rom laying down their tools and quitting worK- Some of the superstitious negroes or the city firmly believe that the church Was struck by lightning and destroyed be- cause the negro grave yard, near by, was being excavated for an electrical car hae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

At a meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Farmers Union Warehouse company, held yesterday and this morn ing Florence was selected for the loca- tion of the cotton warehouse, over seV- eral other contestants. The warehouse will be located in East Florence and will be completed In time to store this years cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

The cotton crop in this county has made wonderful improvement during the past three weeks and planters are elated The plant Is fruiting well with no sh hedding and with a late fall banner crop Is predicted.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
Cannon to be Placed.

Independence Day is the appropri-
ate day decided upon to mount the
cannon that are to adorn New Hopes
streets. large number OF promi-
nent men volunteered their services to
complete the foundations for the re
ception of the cannon and as result
everything will be in readiness to
make this the greatest Fourth of July
in the history of New Hope.
These cannons are relics of the
Civil War and figured aboard the
L. S. S. Hartford u companion ship
to the Richmond) and were under the
some of the naval struggles of the
War of the Rebellion. One IL to be
placed at the approach to CorYell 3
Ferry, which played an important
part in the Revolutionary War, while
the other will be mounted near the
site of the "old chestnut tree" where
General Washington planned the
Battle of Trenton Many of the most
distinguished men of the state have
been invited to attend and i'll all
probability Governor Stuart will be
among those to make an address, fit
ting to both Independence Day and
the exercises appertaining to the can
non.
If the present programme Is carried
ont it will be memorable day III New
Hope.
Mrs. Blackfan, Claude Middleton
and John Simon, ST., were appointed
committee to act i'll conjunction
with committee of town council to
make arrangements for holding suit
able ceremonies July 4th. Endeayors
will be made to have the day II most
ENJOYABLE and patriotic one.
Uncle Jake Rice was the first to
place shovel of concrete i'll the foun-
datiou for the cannon. Councilman
Oblinger WAS close second. In fact
the foremost men in New Hope have
been working eagerly all the week
with pick and shovel. 1t shows how
spirited some of our best citizens are
aud how mneh they are trying to per
petnate the name of New Hope
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
browns HIMSELF IN A TANK.

George W. Hockenbury, snperinten-
dent and secretary of the Locktown
Dairy Association, and one of the
most prominent residents of Lock
town, committed suicide Tuesday
by drowning in tank on the second
floor of the creamery building, David
Bodine, an assistant, discovered his
body after making an Investigation
about o'clock this "wednesday
morning.
A heavy iron wrench was found in
the bottom Of the tank and ound
in Mr.. Hockenbury's forehead indicat
ed that he had dealt himself heavy
blow with the wrench, which caused
him to fall, dazed, into the water
He was one Of the most prominent
CHANGERS in Hunterdon county, took
an active part i'll the Locktown Christ
ian church and several times was
nominated by the Prohibitionists for
important Offices. He WAS well off
financially and there was apparently
no reason why he should end his life.
Coroner Pidcock gave burial permit
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
Stay for Man in GalIows' Gloom.

John f.. Schuyler, sentenced to
hang Friday, at Pennington, for the
murder of Manning Riley was grant
ed u stay of execution last Tuesday,
which means a reprieve of at least six
weeks. Deputy Sheriff Jacob Dilts
fastened to Schuyler's cell when
officially informed and the condemned
man was oyerjoyed when told the
news. Schuyler's attorneys present
ed his case before the Court Of Errors
and Appeals, and the decision was re-
served for a week.
Schuyler, it is thought will not
succeed in obtaining new trial, but
the delay will give his attorneys suf-
ticient time to present it before the
Court of Pardons, with the hope of
having his sentence committed to one
Of life imprisonment.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
HOWARD WILMoT.

Howard Wilmot, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Wilmot, of North
Union street, died in a Pittsburg hos
pital Friday morning, after suffering
for about two weeks from typhoid
fever. The young man was one of
the most popular i'll Lambertville,
having lived here until a little more
than year ago, when he went to
Pittsburg and took position III the
Offices of the Iron City Trust com
pany. In that city he was active in
church and Y. NJ. c. A. work He
was stricken with typhoid fever which
developed into pneumonia, after it
was thought he was on the road to re-
eovery. The body WAS brought here
on Saturday, and the funeral services
held on Monday afternoon in the Cen
teuary NJ. +. church with interment
in Rivetyiew cemetery. MIR. Wilmot
was , years old this week. He was
a member of Centenary NJ. +. church,
of this city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
Foster Cooley, of Trenton, spent

Foster Cooley, of Trenton, spent
Sunday with Lambertville friends.
Miss Margaret Painter, of Whining
ton, Del, is the guest of friends in
North Union street.
Miss Marie Guhr, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of Miss Annie Shank, OF
South Union street.
Mrs. John Reinert, of Trenton,
spent Sunday with friends in this
city.
B. A. Taylor. general agent for the
Lambertville Rubber Company is at
his home in this city for the summer.
Howard c. Vert. of Rayland, o. a
former resident of this city, spent
Saturday aid Sunday with friends in
this place.
Mr. and Mrs. William p kilroy,
and daughter Mary, of Washington,
u. c., are spending few days with
relatives in this city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
Floral Boat on 10 the Sea.

Impressive ceremonies by members
Of the Atlantic City q. A. r., will
mark the launching of the little flower
boat first started on Memorial Day by
Civil War veterans Of Easton, Pa, Z,
and picked up ut one of the piers
there several days ago after its long
journey down the Delaware river and
bay and up the New Jersey coast.
The little craft, which was set adrift
loaded with flowers in honor Of the
dead naval heroes Of the Civil War,
will be refilled with blossoms aud
then carried forty miles to sea by
Captain John Young in his yacht
Teresa. 1t will then be dropped
into the ocean and left to drift its way
until it is again picked up and report
ed
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
Pensions Increased E.

Congressman Ira w. Wood has re-
ceived notice from the Commissioners
of Pensions, Washington, ID. G., that
the following additional pensions have
been granted in his district
Elijah Potts Quakertown, increased
pension under the Act Of February 6,
1907
Henry s. Pensee. New Hampton,
n. j., increased pension nj $le per
month under the Act of February 4,
1907.
Richard Ii. Romine, Stockton, N.
j :, increased pension AT Sl2 per
month under the act Of February G.,
1907
James l.. Benward, r. +. d.,
No. ., Stockton, N. j., increased pen
sion at $l2 per month under the Act
of February 6, 1907.
Isaac Bennett, Little York, n. j.,
increased pension nj &I5 per month
under the Act of February 6, 1907.
Mrs. Laura II. Vanderveer, Somer
vile, N. j., widows pension Mt IS per
month.
Alfred Howell, II. +. d., Cahfon,
N. J F., increased pension at $l2 per
month under the Act Of February 6,
1907.
Charles T.. Wilson, Hopewell, N. J.. +,
increased pension nj Sl2 per month
under the Act Of February 6, 1907.
Owen Cooper, Lambertvllle, n. J
increased pension at $l2 per month
under the Act of February 6, 1907.
Mrs. Ellen II. Cosine, White House,
n. j E, widows pension, original and
accrued, at 50 per month.
James Mcconnell, Lambertville, N.
J., increased pension mt $l2 per
month under the Act of February 9,
tQnr
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Bradley Akers, Dorothy Massey, Min

Bradley Akers, Dorothy Massey, Min
ME During.
b Cradles per cent, and over: /.
Alexander Dilts. ,. Douglas Diljs i;
Ella Blackwell, Mary Brown, Minnie
Moore. Earl Fisher. 80 per cent. and
under IS: Avis Black, Violet Will
hanson. Marie Megiunes, Walter
Kerr Florence Lewis, Reba Rose.
Elizabeth Lucas, Anna Lodor, Made
line O. Neill, Albert Mathews
Reports of &c" and ID" grades will
appear iii our next issue.
ALIEN. p KERR.
Supervising Principal
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
A Point About Rural Mail Boxes.

While the boxes along the rural de
livery routes are the property Of those
who erect them, they are under the
control of the Post Office Department
and it will be well to remember that
any kind Of advertising placed in the
boxes, without the proper postage, is
prohibited. A short time ago it was
ruled by the authorities that if IA
farmer had rural mail box out in
front OF his house, a neighbor cannot
leave note in it without putting a
2-cent stamp on the note The car
riers have orders to take up all such
matter and hold it for postage
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
OBITUARY..
EDWARD H. ScHENcK.

Edward Fl. Schenck, formerly OF
this city, died at the home of his SON
in-law in Philadelphia, Wednesday,
aged IS years, after long illness
The funeral services were conducted
Friday morning in the First Presby-
terrain church. this city, with inter
ment in Riverview cemetery. The
deceased WAS the father of Tax
Receiver William j. Schenck, of Del
aware avenue. He was a member of
Washington Camp, No. l, p. o. s of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-07-03
Sea Girt CamD Opens Univ 9Th

Preparations are under way at Sen
Girt Tor the arrival of the citizen sol
dlers who make their appearance in
regimental costume on July 9Th re-
naming nutil the 9th. First brigade
under General Campbell will occupy
the grounds then, followed by other
hrigades each under their respective
commanders. This custom has ex.
isted for many summers and Uncle
Sam + soldiers can be highly compli
mented on then military tactics, dur
ing their annual encampment. II hat
been strictly ordered that no man vii
be taken to camp who is not enlisted
before June goth. The grounds viii
be occupied until August 3rd.