The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

entire nrst floor Of the new Masonic tenn pie has been rented to the Strudwick Bros, who will open up large grain and feed establishment at an early date. Pos session of the store will be given by the Masons July l. The firm of Strudwlck Bros. is composed of J. w. and Will Strudwick, both Tuscaloosa young men, who have conducted large general mer- chandise business at Cypress for some years. They are both experienced busi- ness men and quite popular here.
 Alderman R. E. Rodes has voluntarily resigned his position on the board. Mir. Rodes' resignation was accepted at the last meeting. He has been one of the most valuable members and his resgna- tion was much regretted. He was a mem- Der of the street committee that has done so much in the past year or so toward bettering the condition of Tuscaloosa's s streets.
 Miss Mary Nuzum entertained delight fully Thursday evening in honor of Miss Pettinger, who was the guest of Miss Ethel Kennedy. Quite a large number of Tuscaloosa younger set were tho guests of Miss Nuzum on the occasion and a most charming evening spent. The beautiful lawn of MT. and Mrs. Nuzulns s pretty home made very attractive with Japanese lanterns andu cozy hooks and rustic seats were arranged for the couples to enjoy the open air and moon- light
 Fire was discovered this morning at an early hour in the shop of Moore Bros, on Sixth street. The alarm was given and the fire company responded very promptly damage was done It is not known just how the fire originated.
 MT. H. A. Brown and Miss Terra Brown of Gordo came here last Thursday night and were quietly married by Probate Judge J. c. Brown. The couple came over on the S;30 Mobile and Ohio train and proceeded at once to Judge Browns resi- dence in East End, and, he having some licenses in the house. performed the cere- mony there. The young couple left yes- terday morning for their home They were accompanied over by the brides sister
 Morris Christian, colored, died suddenly last night at his home on University ave- | of blood vessel in the head. Morris was one of the best known negroes about here and had a splendid reputation with all of the white people. He has been for years the faithful coachman of Dr. James I. Searcy, and was for a long time em- ployed under Dr. Bryce in the same ca pacity. He was quite a familiar figure about town
 Mrs. C. E. Brown and daughter of Gads- den are visiting Mrs. Marcie Carroway
 The many friends of Mrs. Weatherford Durrett will much regret to learn of her serious illness.
 The condition of MT. Walter Smith, which has been quite serious for the past several days, was thought to be some iri- proved today.
 Deputy Sheriff Swindle has returned from Carrollton where he was called on business connected with the sheriff's of- flee.
 Articles of incorporation have been filed in the probate judges office which re- late to the incorporation of the Etowah Lumber company, a firm composed of | Cincinnati capitalists which will do a luni- Der business in this county. The officers of the new corporation are: President, George w. Peabody, Cincinnati; vice pres | ident E.. L. Miller, Buh: secretary and
 
 capitalized at $100,000, and the principal I place of business is at Buhl a small sta ton on the Mobile and Ohio railroad, l about ten miles west of here. The corpor- | alton already owns large area of timber | lands and rights. and has mill at Buhl l with quite large capacity. -----------~-----------~- | games. Already the athletic outlook for l the new year is being discussed, and by l the time school takes in again definite 1 plan will have been worked out.
 Some Other Features, With the erection and equipment of q 1 modern agricultural building the farmers | will be provided for for all time, as the 1 Morrell and the Hatch funds from the l government keeps up the expenses. | amounting to over $12,00O year in Ala bama
 Mining and electrical engineering are to be given the highest and best attention because of the great development in this line in the state, and the growing demand for men to fill the places. Kin to and part of both is chemistry, and the trua- tees are seeing to it that the best is to be supplied here.
 George Foster Peabody has given a bond for S1O00 to provide a memorial to the late ] F. D. Peabody, to be placed in the all cove of the new library when built. The state has appropriated s56.0o0 year for new buildings at Auburn, and 1t Is sure guess that if more is needed in the course of time the present executive and the present members of the legislature will be glad to give 1t. In fact, and this may be giving away a secret. the gover- nor Is reported to have said that the act ual needs of Auburn will be met to the extent of his power, whatever that may be.
 THE OPENING DAY Was a record-breaker at Mountain Ter race. We are revising the price list to go | in effect soon. Jemison Real Estate and l Insurance company.
 See John l.. Parker's offer,