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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

Cullman, May 7.-(Special. )-M Mountain Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Eel lows No. S4, has issued this letter set a place for the location of the proposed Odd Fellows home.
 Dear Brother-On account of the affiic- tion of Brother E. C. Hobbs, our secre- tary. who lost his hearing and was not able to attend the lodge, the letter of the committee on location was never read in our lodge, and the first we knew about the committees taking active steps to- ward inspecting sites offered was from reading same in the newspapers too late to get site and have them visit it.
 This places Cullman somewhat at dis advantage so far as the committee report is concerned. and for that reason, we earnestly beg your indulgence in placing before you, at greater length than We should otherwise have done, the advan- tages of Cullman as a location for the home.
 Cullman is the county seat of Cullman county. ffty-three miles north of Bir- mingham, thirty-three miles south of De- eatur
 Cullman has no negroes now, never has had and never will have.
 We are on great trunk line railroad, within quick reach of the largest truck markets north and south.
 We have eight passenger trains daily and an average of thirty freights
 Cullman is on the mountain and has the highest altitude of any town on the Louisville and Nashville between New Or leans and Cincinnati,
 We own our own water works and elec- tric light plant.
 Cullman county won first prize at the last Montgomery state fair
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
r. z Holsenback Killed Near
Johnston by Geo. Thompson

Johnston, April AR. H. Holsen-
back, one of the star witnesses for the
defense in the case of the State against
James H: Tillman for the murder of
Editor N. G.. Gonzales, was shot
through the heart by George Thomp-
son and instantly killed near Johnston
at 4 O'Clock this afternoon. The kill
ing occurred in the public road and
the weapon used was magazine
pistol.
Thompson and Holsenback were in
Johnston yesterday afternoon. They
were quarrelling then and it was
thought that serious row between
them was imminent. The chief Of
police took a hand in the matter, how
ever, and managed to quell the Diff
Guilty. Thompson and Holsenback
left town.
This afternoon the two men met in
the public road about three miles from
this place In what is known as the
Philippi section of Edgefeld county.
Some words passed between them in
regard to some old grudge, relating it
is said, to money matters, and Thomp-
son struck Holsenback on the head
with the butt end of buggy whip.
Holsonback then put his hand on his
hip pocket, as if to draw pistol, and
as he did so Thompson shot him
through the heart with magazine
pistol. Holsonback staggered back
about ten feet and fell. He died
instantly.
There were five eye-witnesses to the
killing. At this writing Thompson
has not surrendered and. his where
abouts are unknown.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
Dots from Fairbanks.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The grain crops have been damaged
very badly and the fruit has all been
killed by the recent cold.
The farmers are well up with their
work. They have done but very little
planting, If any, on account OF the
continued cold weather. S
We have q very large and encourag-
ing Sunday school at St. Peters.
Come and join Us, boys and girls, and
let US have the best Sunday school in
the Fork, yea, in the county.
Work on the bank at Chaplin is pro-
crossing rapidly, and ere this reaches
the many readers of the dear old Dis
patch, it will be nearing completion.
Hurrah, for Chaplin!
9 We regret TO note that Arthur, the
little son of Mr.. Baylis Wessinger,
who resides near Hilton, accidentally
shot himself through the hip Satur-
day, the 18th. He is now in the hos
pital at Columbia. We hope for him
a speedy recovery.
If this escapes the waste basket you
may again hear from Uno.
April Is, 1907.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
Irno News.

To the Editor of The Dispatch.
Some of the farmers in this section
are planting cotton, while others are
waiting for warmer weather.
All the fruit in this section has been
killed by the recent cold.
Irmo is a live little town; every
thing is on the boom.
Rev. Wayne has returned from
visit to Newbery.
The bride and groom have returned
to Irmo, after an extended bridal
tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lorick gave a
musical entertainment on Saturday
night, to which a large number. was
present. All had a pleasant time and
speak in highest terms of the charm
ing manner in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorick entertained.
Mr.. Sam Lorick's little child is very
i'll at this writing. BLUE JAY.
April Is, 1907.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
Cant Do Without The Dispatch

The following letter from an old
war conrad is priced most highly by
the editor, who has tried so hard to
give the people of this county paper
that will be appreciated. That our
efforts have not been futile, is indeed
gratifying:
Swansea, S. c., April 13, 1907.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please change the good old Dispatch
to Swansea, S. c., as am back on.
my old place. I have been here only.
few days and don't want to miss my
paper; no, not one. I am here where
I can get fresh fish, good water, and
plenty of good fresh air, also plenty
of good fire wood; in fact, plenty of
everything that makes old people
happy and proud to live.
Well, brother, you must come down
the first of May. We will try our
luck in the old Edisto. We have
King fisherman here, in the person of
Mr.. A. G. Stevenson.
Let me know when you are coming?
We will try and get the fish. Come
if possible. All well and trust you
are the same. Good luck to all
Truly yours,
L. s.. HOOKER.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
Lads Escape From the Re
formatogy.

Columbia, s. c., April 1a.-Seven
white boys confined in the Lexington
state reformatory in Lexington county
escaped Thursday night. There are
only two white boys left in the So
called reformatory. Those who es-
capped are: Bowman, serving ten
years sentence for arson, from Char
lesion; Gary Renew, serving ten
years sentence for house-breaking and
larceny, from Aiken; Sam Tilly, two
and one-half years for house-breaking
and larceny, from Laurens; Clyde
Davis, Bud West and Dal Nelson, one
year each for breaking and larceny
from Greenville; Ernest B. Collins,
IS months for grand larceny.
Since the above was put in type all
but one of the boys, have been re-
captured.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
News Of Gilbert.

Planting has been at q stand still for
several days, but guano hauling goes
on all the same,
Frost has killed the fruit and dam
aged gardens and small grain.
Mr.. Crout now occupies his pretty
new cottage on Washington street,
one of the prettiest places in town.
Arrangements are under way to
revive the Masonic lodge at this place.
Some Of the brethren have been
brushing up'' for the opening.
Some mad dogs have been reported
north of here. While our lawmakers
were lawing with the dog to make
him pay a poll, they should have
devised plans to keep him from
becoming so dangerous during his
mad spells.
Quite a forest fire was burning north
of here yesterday evening. From the
looks of The smoke it must have
passed through a turpentine farm
with great destruction.
Saturday evening we saw an eagle
4 feet killed while flying by Josie
Hallman.
"The Williamson plan" Yes; lei
every body try it, and the one making
the greatest yield should have a pre-
MUM at the county fair. Show what
Lexington soil can do. Hope ou1
"Fair people" win look to this ano
give notice in time that the best
efforts may be put forth for excellent
results.
| AS grain is so badly damaged it will
be well to plant early amber for tc
help along horse feed until peavine
hay is ready. S.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
Mrs. Mary A. Justus Dies in
Mississippi.

Mrs. Mary A. Justus, the wife OF
Mr.. B. F. Justus, formerly of this
county, died at her home in Tyler
town, Miss, recently. She leaves a
husband and children, the oldest of
which is but Is years, the youngest
only 8 weeks. The following resolu-
tons of respect attests to the high
esteem in which she was held by the
people of her home:
Tylertown, Miss, March Is, 1907.
Whereas it has pleased Almighty
God in His infinite wisdom to take
from our midst, across the river Of
death, the soul Of our sister, Mary j.
Justice, and whereas she leaves be-
hind not only a host of true friends,
but, also, broken hearted husband
and children, therefore, be it resolved,
First, that the Knights and Ladies
of Honor, of Tylertown Lodge 2,617,
realize and deplore the loss of our
worthy sister and useful member.
Second, that we extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved family,
trusting that the merciful Father who
doeth all things well, may console
and comfort them in their great
sorrow.
Third, that copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family of the de-
ceased, and one sent to the Magnolia
Gazette for publication, and that they
may be extended to the minutes Of
this meeting. Committee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
REPORT OF TREASURER
Of Town Of Lexington, S. c., From
April 23, 1906, to April II, 1907.

DR..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
First Hanging in Greenwood.

Joe Evans, colored, was hung in
Greenwood Friday for the murder Of
his brother-in-law. Evans made a
full confession and said that he was
ready to die. This was the first legal
hanging ever held in Greenwood
county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17
Safe Crackers Convicted.

Tom Nolan and Charles Howard,
noted safe crackers, were convicted
at Spartanburg Saturday for blowing
up the safe of the Enoree Manufac-
turing Co., in spartanburg county on
the night of Nov. 26, 1902. They were
sentenced by Judge James Aldrich to
serve 10 years in the State peniten-
tiary.
It will be remembered that Nolan
and Howard belonged to a gang of
robbers which operated all over the
State and was finally rounded up in
the red light district of Columbia,
where they spent money in a lavish
manner. There is still another case
pending against these men when their
ten year sentence expires.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-04-17

The sweet girl graduates are having
their dresses made. ..
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-24
ARMY AND NAVY new S
Army Orders.

Leave OF absence for two months Is
granted Second Lieut. James ]. O'Hara,
4th Cavalry.
partment, will proceed to Washington
barracks, District of Columbia, and report
in person to the commanding officer, gem
eral hospital, that post, for observation
and treatment.
Dental Surgeon Samuel W. Hussey will
proceed to Fort Smelling, Mimi, for duty.
Leave of absence for four months Is
granted Lieut. Col. John c. Gresham, 18th
Cavalry.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Second Lieut. Hugh L. Walthall,
10Th In rantry.
Mai Richmond P. Davis, Coast Artil-
lery Corps, president Of the artillery
board will return from this city to Fort
Wadsworth. n. Y, via Fort Monroe, Va,
to enable him to attend to certain i'm
portant matters relating to the depart
ment of mines, Coast Artillery School.
Leave of absence for two months is
granted Contract Surgeon Clemens w.
Mcmillan.
Leave of absence for two months on
surgeons certificate of disability is grant
ed Dental Surgeon Hugh G. VOORHEES,.
Contract Surgeon Robert Lennon is
relieved from duty at Fort Mckinley, Me-,
and will proceed to Fort Caswell, N. c.
Lieut.. Col. George H. Torney, deputy
surgeon general, will report in person to
the commanding general, Department of
California, for uuty chief surgeon of
that department and as medical superin-
tendent of the army transport service in
San Francisco, Cal
Capt William F. Lewis, assistant sur
geon, is relieved from duty at the general
hospital, the Preside of San Francisco,
Cal, and will proceed to Fort Sill, Okla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-24

went up again to 10000 feet. but failed
to find another current but that which
took us east, and SO we resolved to de-
scend at the mouth of the Shark river.
because it was impossible to cross the
ocean or venture over 1t with the hope
Of reaching land. We were very sorry,
because we had fifteen bags Of ballast
left, with which we would have been able
to have gone 500 miles farther.
LAS We decided to go close to the
ocean as was safe we resolved to go down
in the streets of Asbury Park. In COM
ing down 1 pulled the valve rope and
saw the telegraph wires apparently In
our way. I threw over more ballast, and
finally we went down safely in an open
lot amid a bunch of bushes. We found
lots Of kind people to assist US. l found
the air currents different from the Eu-
ropean currents. l discovered that the
currents in Europe turn in lower attitudes
to the left and in higher attitudes to the
right, while In this country l found that
northern, as well as southern. currents
turn to the east in the upper regions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-24
LEBLANC REACHES NEW YORK.
Finished Cold and Sleepy, But
Thoroughly Happy.

NEW YORK, October 24.-Alfred Le-
blanc. pilot of the French balloon L'Isle
de France, and f. W. Mix. his assistant
who landed al Herbertsvlle, n. J., after
having all but won the James Gordon
Bennett cup and the international race
have arrived In this city. They reached
the ground hungry, cold and Sleepy, but
aside from these minor d;scomforts they
had fine trip. Incidentally Mix revis-
tied the scenes of his childhood, but 1t
was from the air that he did so. He was
born in Franklin county, Ohio, on a
farm but he had not seen the place in
many years Before he and Mr. Leblanc
entered the basket of the bal Don for the
race he remarked that 1t would be strange
II by any chance he should pass over his
birthplace. Tuesday morning he looked
down and saw what seemed familiar
country. The balloon was floating along
near the earth, and presently the scenery
became even more famil ar to his eye
Next he saw some relatives and friends
and they recognized him, he thinks, but
they could not understand what he shout
ed to them.
Before reaching Franklin county the
Lisie de France sailed along with two
OF the other competing balloons. One of
these was the St Louis and the other
the Lotus II. The rival balloonlsts were
able to keep up quite long conversa-
ton in the small hours of the morning.
The LIsle de France passed over Graf
ton Monday evening and over Columbus
the next morning. That night Messrs
Leblanc and Mix went over Pittsburg
and enjoyed watching TIE trolley cars
and the lights. They crossed the Sus-
quehanna at Delta Pa. and went over
Delaware bay in a thick fog. The Della
ware river they crossed at Wilmington,
and Philadelphia soon came into sight.
They intended to sail across New Jersey
and New York to Long Island, but were
afraid of being blown out to sea, so they
landed at Herbertsvi.le
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-24
PILOT OF THE PoMMERN
Regrets the Atlantic Ocean Was in
the WaV,

ASBURY PARK, n. j., October "a
Two Of the balloons which started in the
great race from St Louis on Monday
landed In New Jersey yesterday, having
reached the Atlantic coast
The German balloon Pommern came
down at o'clock and the French balloon
Isle de France reached the earth at 10
o'clock in the afternoon.
While apparently the German balloon
won the race it will require ruling to
settle the matter there is only a few
miles difference in the distance Travelled
by the two.
L'Isle de France landed at Hubertsville
near Point Pleasant. some distance south
of ASbury Park, and few miles farther
inland. The landing was made without
accident The balloon WAS at once de-
fiated. placed in a farmers wagon and
Alfred Leblanc, the pilot, and his assist
ant Edgar w. Mix, accompanied it to
Point Plea SAINT, where 1t was loaded on
a train for New York. When the train
| rea ched here both the aeronauts were
sound asleep and could not be aroused
during the trains brief stop.
Soon after the balloon arose from St
Louis on Monday Mr.. Mix was taken i'll
and was practically incapacitated during
the entire trip, although he refused Mr.
Leblanc's offer to descend and give up
the contest.
Oscar Ernsloch, pilot of the Pommern.
said yesterday:
We left St Louis at O'Clock Mon
day. We sailed northwest, and as we
| thought we could not go very far in this
direction We went up to 5000 feet where
we found a current going east. We had
forty-one heavy bags of ballast with us.
of which we used ten until midnight.
We remained the entire night at this
height and did not feel very cold We
then sailed east and passed a great many
rivers and large towns, and arose in the
| daytime to $500 feet and felt very COM
| Portable.
owing to our good charts, PERHAPS we
knew almost every hour where we were.
| Only once were We forced to go down
and ask the people the name of the ter
ritory over which We were sailing. and
| that was at Fort Washington. in Ohio.
AT 3 clock yesterday we lowered I'M
| til the dragpole touched the earth We
obtained the Information and continued
on our way. always going east, and very
| soon reached the altitude of 5O00 feet
and continued our journey until We saw.
early this morning. the city of Philadel-
phia. Here we desired to try for a cur
rent that would take us north in order
to go to Massachusetts, where we could
reach a greater distance from ST. Louis
than we could in New Jersey
I'VE first went down to 800 feet and
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eled about 712 miles and was in the air
more than thrty-seven hours, covering
two nights and d day. The number of
miles mentioned he explained. did not
represent the exact amount of travelling
that the balloon did, as they were going
from east to west and from north to
south, which would Increase the distance
although in the race lie would only be ac-
credited with Ii2 miles. The cold Wcat her
the balloonist further explained, did not
interfere with travel at all and that
neither he nor his companion suffered
any hardships from the time they left
st. Louis until they landed.
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fuses with the motor, pulls at the ropes,
gives a twist or two to the rudder. places
his hand on the lever that starts the mo-
tor. braces himself for the first leap up
ward, and shouts, Let her go." At the
same instant he sets the motor buZZing,
and the propeller blades begin to flash
in the sun as the machine goes buZzing
into the ar like great bumblebee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-24
Naval Movements.

The cruiser Chattanooga has sailed from
Nagasaki for Cavite, and the torpedo
boats Stringham, Shubrick, Stockton, De
Long and Thornton from New York for
Norfolk.
The submarines Viper and Cuttlefish
have been placed In commission at the
torpedo station, Newport.
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Plans to Hold Shoot.

Plans have been made by the National
Capital Rifle and Revolver Club to hold
shoot, and the contest VII be in the
nature of try-out of the best shots IN
the organization. because on the basis of
their scores this evening a team of ten
men will be chosen to go TO Baltimore
next Saturday night and shoot q match
with the Baltimore ReVo'v~' Tl',S TIE
5oi. 6. s.., ereAinR will b. lac u in the
alnorl. 9th and |. streets