The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
VAUGHN DIES AFTER
A BRIEF ILLNESS
Was Prominent Real Estate
Man at GadSden
GRAND JURY TO CONVENE
Dark Horse May Be Named to Succeed
Martin and Solicitor of the
Gadsden City
Court.
GRAND JURY TO CONVENE

Gadsden, February 16-(Special.)-E. b
Vaughn. aged 80 years, one of the most
prominent real estate dealers in this city,
died at an early hour this morning of
chronic dysentery Mr. Vaughn was taken
i'll two weeks ago and for several days his
life was despaired of, but he rallied. and
it was thought he would recover
His death came as a great shock to his
many friends here, and in Selma. his for
mer home. He is survived by his wife
and six small children and many other
relatives. The remains were taken to Sell
ma this afternoon and the funeral will be
held in that city Sunday morning
Mr.. Vaughn came TO Gadsden about
eighteen months ago and engaged in the
real estate business and was very sue
cessful. He won the esteem and good will
of everyone, and his untimey death is
greatly deplored both on account of his
personal worth and as being one OF the
city's most enterprising and progressive
citizens. Besides his large real estat,
investment he had built up much valuable
residence and business property.
The city court grand jury will convene
on March L. and the sheriff and his force
of deputies are busy summoning the
jurors. The coming session will probably
DE one OF the SHORTEST 1elu Ill SOilt Tune,
as crime has been on the decrease with
in the past several months, much to the
qualification of the authorities
Jim Campbell, a negro, was arrested
charged with disposing of mortgaged cot
ton, belonging to other parties other than
the holder of the mortgage. The negro
lives at Duck Springs, and is considered
good farmer.
He had three bales of cotton, which
were mortgaged to Herzburg & Loveman
for supplies obtained last summer. He
brought the cotton to Gadsden and sold
it to other parties who were in ignorance
of the mortgage He was arrested. but
was finally released under 500 bond. He
claimed that he was ignorant of the law
and did not intend to defraud.
rumor was current today among the
legal fraternity that a dark horse had
entered the race for the sollcitorship of
the city court of Gadsden, with the
chances in his favor of Einnnig the prize
The dark horse In question is said to be
Col. w. ]. Boylin of the law firm of
Boykin K Brindley, who is well qualified
to fill the position. and has many friends
and supporters. The appointment of a sue
cessor to Solicitor Martin will have to
be made before January 81 as Mr.. Mar
tins term expires on the S.
At special meeting of the City Coun-
Gil held tonight. the judiciary committee
reported favorably petition granting the
Tidewater Development company entrance
into this city for Its proposed electric rail-
road from this city to Tuscaloosa by way
of Birmingham.
The report was accepted, and the rules
| were suspended and the ordnance was
| passed upon Its final reading without q
dissenting vote. The petition grants the
| right of way over Eleventh, Hickory and
| Randall streets to Sixth and along Sixth
| to Locust. and provides that freight cars
| shall stop at Walnut. Locust and Sixth,
| or at Chestnut and Fifth.
| This city is the only one along the pro-
| posed route which had not granted right
/ of way and terminals, and great satisfac-
| tion Is felt here over the final outcome.
The legal representative of the com
| pany states that work would be COM
| menced on the line at this end, as it can
| be built much cheaper in this way The
| road opens up new territory between
| here and Birmingham which is rich in
minerals and other resources.