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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
TOUCHING SCENE AS
 HE SAYS FAREWELL
SCROGGlNS FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER OF D. A. WEST AND SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS. TELLS FAMILY GOODBYE.

Harry scroggins, charged with the mur- d& of Dwight A. West in North Bir- mingham in January, 19Oo, was tried in the first division of the criminal court yesterday afternoon and found guilty of murder in the second degree. Punishment was fixed at ten years Imprisonment.
 The evidence for the state showed that the dead body of West was found near a railroad track in North Birmingham on Monday morning; that on the pre- ceding Sunday night, West, the defendant Scroggins, Frank Harmon and several other men assembled at a hop-jack stand for the purpose of gambling, that Scrog- gins lost a small amount of money ana that he tried to borrow set of crooked" dice to win it back. It was testified that the defendant borrowed a S2-calibre pistol from one of the men in the company and also bought B-calibre pistol from another
 Will Wells testified that the game broke up about midnight and that shortly after the men left he heard two shots fired. Witness said Harmon and Scroggins asked him for the crooked dice, which he refused to give; he also stated that he saw Scroggins borrow the 32-calibre pis- tol that night and return it next morn ing; witness couldn't say whether the pistol was loaded or not when borrowed or when returned.
 Coroner Paris testified to holdlsS an inquest over West. He found a wound in the left side towards the back; the wound was made by bullet and caused death Witness produced the bullet and said it was 32 special.
 The defendant testified that he left W est and the others behind him on the night in question; that Harmon remained behind with West; that Harmon had been indicted by the grand jury for the mur- der of Vest that witness and Harmon had been released on bond and that he, witness came back to stand hs trial and that he could not tell where Harmon was Witness said he borrowed the 32- calibre ptsol on the Sunday night. but returned 1t after buying the S. He denied returning 1t next morning.
 After half hours deliberation the jury returned their verdict.
 The wife and cihld of the defendant were in court during the trial and when they heard the sentence began to cry bitterly. It was one of the most touch Ing scenes witnessed in the criminal court in many years as the defendant kissed his little girl, aged about years. and bade his wife farewell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Annual Session Will Be Held in Blr-
 mIngham Next Week.

The Jefferson County Sunday School association will hold it's annual convention at the First Methodist church September II and 1s Three sessions will be held each day-morning, afternoon and night. The Jefferson county unday school chorus will lead the singing.
 The programme arranged Is very in teresting. Everything in the line of Sun day school work will be taken up and discussed There will be several prom inent Sunday school workers in attend ance on the convention, who will make addresses
 The officers of the association are: R. F. Lewis, president; Mrs. Elmer C. Thurston, secretary; T. L. Woodruff treasurer s. D. Monroe. superintendent .home department; Mrs s. P. Moore, su- perintendent intermediate department, and Miss Alice Hale, superintendent primary department. New officers will also be elected at the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Tn the first division of the criminal court yesterday Hays Lee, colored, charged with murder was acquitted.
 The cases against Rosina and Maggie Gill were passed to today.
 Judge c. c. Nesmth presided yesterday afternoon in the first division.
 The cases of Felix Blair, murder. and John Andrews, murder, are set for today.
 chancery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday J. G. Brittner filed bill of complaint against T. R. McCarty. Complaint alleges that on July 26, 1906. he executed four promis- sorry notes for ss4 each, payable to H. c. Russell and that said notes contained a clause authorizing amy attorney of any court of record to appear for him in any court at any time and confess a judg ment with waiver of exemptions without process, in favor of the legal holder of the notes for such sum as may appear unpaid thereon, together with interest, costs and attorneys fee, and to warn and release all errors and to consent to immdiate execution"
 Complainant alleges that at the time he SlShcd Sdii loiSS lt W dS d liiluOl uHuNl 21 years of age and that said notes are voidable for that reason. The complain ant further alleges that said notes were indorsed in blank by Russell and sued on by respondent McCarty, who obtained a judgment for s42.56 and that garnishment was issued thereon on July 1T, 1907. Com plainant prays that said notes be declared void and garnishee be discharged.
 James w. Fitzpatrick filed a bill against North Birmingham, Mayor J. H Berry and Town Marshal F. M. McDuff, seek ing to enjoin the defendants from molest- Ing complainant or his servants or inter fering with his business.
 The complainant alleges that he oper- ates a slaughter house and rendering vats in North Birmingham and that he and his employees are threatened with arrest for creating and maintaining an alleged nuisance. Complainant alleges that his business Is not offensive or injurious to health, and that he is suffering a loss of sl0 a day.
 A cross bill was filed by the respondents praying for an injunction to restrain the operation of the plant The injunction was granted on the cross bill, subject to making 5000 bond.
 In the circuit court yesterday the fol- lowing suits were fled
 James Forshee, pro ami, vs. Palos Coal and Coke company. Plaintiff claims $20,- GOO for personal injuries alleged to have been received in an explosion of gas or dust in defendants mines.
 A. B. Albrook vs Western Union Tele- graph company Plaintiff claims sl999 damages for alleged delay in delivery of a telegram
 Bennie D. Collis pro ami, vs. Birmnig- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany. Plaintiff claims S5000 for personal injuries alleged to have been received while alighting from a car
 In the city court G. w. Tomlin filed suit against B. C. Oakley warden of Ems ley jail, for refusal to allow plaintiff to make bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
STEWARDS ASSOCIATION.
First Regular Meeting of State Organ
 izatlon This Afternoon.

The officers of the Alabama state branch of the International Stewards as- sociation held their first meeting yester- day afternoon, and the first regular meet ing of the association will be held this afternoon. This evening a banquet will be given at the Hotel Hillman.
 This meeting will be well attended, every steward in the state having been invited to attend and become member of the association A number of stewards who are not members of the association have announced their intention of at tending the meeting here and joining the association.
 The officers of the association are: S. J. Darby, Jr Mobile, president; Thomas R. Shields, Birmingham. vice president; E. Lambert, Birmingham, secretary and treasurer; Wright Marble, Birmingham, organizer; Bertram A. Fox, Birmingham, surgeon general; directors, F. Lambert, Birmingham; Earl T. Frazier, Birming- hab: R. A. Whitesides, Mobile, and Joe McCord Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
"McEadden,s Row of Flats"

"McFadden's Row of Flats,' with is enormous exposition of life on the East Side districts in New Work, continues to be the most entertaining and lavishly ap- pointed spectacular farcial production en tour, and the engagement at the Jeffer- son theatre this afternoon and tonight is looked forward to with pleasure by the lovers of bright, fresh comedy and tune fuI music of the popular kind. The play is better than ever this trip and the com pany superior in every particular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Received Named for Diet

was filed with United States Clerk Charles J. Allison yesterday against A Dietleln the grocer. The petitioners were the R. F. Roden Grocery Co, Birmingham; American Coffee Co.. New Orleans, and Bohea Importing Co. Baltimore. F. L. Bivins was appointed receiver. The gro cery store of A. Dietlen on Twentieth street, has long been regarded as & fine location and 1t has been understood that he was doing a good business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
SEEK kELlFER'S RELATIVES.
Young Man Killed in Knoxville Leaves
 Considerable Money.

Notice has bene received by the local police authorities that Clarence Kelifer, brakeman of the Southern railway, was killed in a wreck at Knoxville. Tenn, several days ago. The authorities at Knoxville are on the lookout for rela tives of the dead man in order that they may turn over 10 them considerable sum of money left by Kelifer.
 Information regarding the mother of the young man is wanted especially as she is made the beneficiary in his life insurance policy Kelfer once lived in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Harry Parker.

News has been received by Birmlng- ham friends announcing the death of Harry Parker in Selma, at the resi- dence of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Isaac Parker. The young man had his back broken some weeks ago in an automo biIe accident in New York and was brought home. He was at the age when life holds most of promise and his death at this time is singulsrly pa 2 thetic. MT. and Mrs. Parker have many friends in Alabama who extend sym natby to them In their bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
BODY GOES TO FELL CITY, Zelma Garner Killed by Policeman While demonstrating Over Arrest.

The body of zelma Garner, the young man who was killed by a member of the Pell City police force Tuesday, was taken from Greens Undertaking parlors yesterday afternoon at 4:20 o'clock, to his home in Pell City for funeral and burial
 The death of the young man was caused by his demonstrating with the off cer when the latter was placing Gamers brother under arrest. The officer is be- ing held by the authorities at Pell City for investigation of the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
At the Biiou,

Anita, the Singing Girl" the bill for this week at the Bijou theatre, has been given a pleasing production by the man agement and has been also supplied with complete musical setting The play Is melodramatic at times. but there is plenty of comedy and the specialties meet with favor Miss Westcott takes the leading role in credltable manner. She is given good support. A matinee will be played this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
At the New GaYetY.

big clever musical comedy with q large number of good features is the of- fering at the Gayety this week. The company has clever bunch of comedians and pretty girls. Charles Barton and Bert Baker are the leading comedians. and they are really funny The olo con- tains Miss Mildred Gilman, who possesses good voice and has charming person. ality, that attracts the audience to her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
New Corporation Formed.

Certificate of incorporation was filed in the office of the probate court yes terday by the Roy Armstrong Drug company with a capital of s4000. The company proposes to do a retail drug business. run soda fountain and do d general mercantile business. The in- corporators are Roy Armstrong. Henry Briggs and s. L. Briggs, and the prn- cipal place of business will be in Bir- miuZham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Another Burglary Reported.

Officers of the police department are on the watch for the thief who entered the residence of A. J. Manning last night and made away with a white Stetson hat, valued at ST, and purse containing Ss. The officers are increas- ing heir vigilance in efforts to appre- bend the petty thieves who enter homes after dusk and steal all they can quick ly snatch and get away with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Wilhelm 5 ShHf ODtS
 VnmbeY Four in q ROA1

The local feature of the present inva- sion of the eastern circuit by the teams of the west has been the record breaking pitching of Irwin Wilhelm.
 Up to the present time. he has pitched four games against the westerners. one against New Orleans, two against Mem phis and another against Little Rock
 Not only has he scored a victory in each of the games pitched against the westerners, but. in addition. he has kept all alien feet from the local rubber. No
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Montague Expected Monday.

pr. A. P. Montague, president of Howard college, who left Birmingham for Jamestown exposition the latter part of last week to accept a place on the committee of education is expected to return Monday. A number of the most notable educators of the entire country comprise the board. Dr. Al bert Shaw editor of the Monthly Re- view of Reviews. Is president of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Bob Cummings SiQned
 fo7 Nexf Seasons Team

Outhelder Cummings of Norfolk. com monly known as Big Bob" Cummings. has been sold to Birmingham, according to dispatch last night from Richmond.
 Cummings is ranked as one of the best gardeners in the Virginia State league, and he will be given a thorough try-out in Birmingham next spring.
 Arrangements for the purchase of Cum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
KING NAMES WORKERS.
Babb and Ewing Will Assist in Great
 CT Birmingham Plans.

Jere King yesterday named Robert w. Ewing and Joseph B. Babb as the other two members of the committee of three to select the executive committee of fir Teen of the Greater Birmingham cam naipn committee. These gentlemen will meet within a few days and name the executive committee, the members or which will be selected from every part of Greater Birmingham.
 The campaign will be very qniet ana the election will not be held untli about a n,ontl after the prohibition election The date of the election will be set by Mayor Ward upon his return from Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
WORK ON MEMBERSHIP.
Commercial Club Committee Has Meet
 ing Friday Morning.

The membership commtete of the Com merclal club will hold a meeting at the club rooms Friday morning at 10 clock finder the leadership of Chairman otts inc committee has done some very effec- five work. Every member of the com ,,,t,.aa fs uroed to be present at the meeting Friday morning
 The regular monthly meeting or the cup tin ha beId Friday afternoon a o'clock. ard u,ill doubtless be one of the best at tended meetings in months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12

foeman has scored against him in four games.
 He won the New Orleans game over Phillips by a score of 13 to o. He defeated Memphis, led by stockdale. 1 to Q. He defeated Memphis again. led by Suggs, 3 to O. Yesterday, he handed a pack age to Little Rock by the big score of S to O.
 If he can keep up this pace for the re- mainder of the week. shutting out the Pirates in one or more games, he will have made an enviable record as well as unique.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
President Finley Here.

Local railway officials are preparing for the visit Monday of a number of prom inent railroad officials who will spend Monday and portion of Tuesday in the city. Among those who are expected are President w. W. Finley of the Southern railway. Vice President T. C. Powell and Vice President w. J. Murphy, both of the Queen and Crescent. Preparations for the entertainment of the visitors have been made by the local railway men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12

mings were initiated some days ago when Manager Vaughn was scouting through the Virginia league. The deal, since that time was consummated.
 As has been stated, Manager Vaughn will have numerous players in Birming- ham next season. Those who cannot make good .iwll be disposed of through tn waiver" route, or will be Harmed. for future need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.

All lots are cared for and grass ihowed fee on both lots and graves at beauti- f1 ElmwoCd cemetery. Single burial spaces from , D. For information or il- lustrated booklet, telephone Bell 637, Peo- ples 225 Take Powderly, West End couth Ressemer or Cleveland cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Hardness Buggy and Horse Stolen.

Notice was received at police head quarters yesterday that q horse and buggy belonging 10 pr. R. B. Hardness had been stolen or that the horse had strayed away while hitched to the bug gy. The animal is bay and the buggy is black with a black leather top
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Leon Ensel.

Leon Ensel. aged 30 years. died yes terday morning at his residence 17o6h Fifth avenue, North, after an Illness of some time. Burial services will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the Gem etery Emanuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Marriaqe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yester- day from the office of the probate court to the following.
 Arthur P. Morris, Ensley, and Miss Opal IT. Baker.
 J. K. Smith, Birmingham, and Miss Viola Akin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
BARTENDERS

All bartenders not on watch meet at B. I. L. Hall for the purpose of attending Bro. Ensel's burial. By order of D. o. Haering, President. Local 240.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
SICK HEADACHE
AMONG WOMEN

Is quite a common occurance, in fact many of them believe 1t is absolutely necessary to have their "sick headache d,ys.- This mistaken idea will soon be dispelled if we can persuade such wom-
 frr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

at once It will enrich the blood. steady the nerves, induce refreshing sleep, and then "good bye to hcadachc." It also cures Dyspepsia. Indigestion, COstive- ness. or Malaria, Fever and Ague.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 11-Forecast for Thursday and Friday: Alabama and Mississippi, fair Thursday and Friday light northeast to east winds.
 Birmingham, September Il, 1 D. m
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
pr. Iohn Witherspoon. Of Nashyflle

DR.. John Witherspoon. of Nashville
spent Saturday in the city.
Mr.. Conner ]. Akin has returne'
from a trip to Lewis County.
Mrs. D. r. Watkins is visiting he
daughter, Mrs. A. F. Sowell in Ala
bama.
Misses Annie Evans and Jean Dob
bins have returned from visit to Mt
Pleasant relatives.
Mrs D. c. Kelley left Monday
for her home, after visiting Mr. and
Mrs. F. D. Lander.
Mr. S. C. Carmack, OF CentrevilIe
spent Saturday and Sunday with DR.
and Mrs. Chas Forgey.
Mr. and Mrs Charlie Jackson have
returned from visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
CRANBERRY Jackson of Nashville.
Mrs. E. H. Hatcher has returned
from a visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Henry Evans, at Montgomery, Ala
Captain and Mrs. William Graves,
who have been the guests of Mrs
Mary Clopton. have returned to Nash.
Vile
Miss Kate Gordon, who has been
visiting Miss Elenora Jones, at Cross
Bridges, has returned to her home in
Dyersburg.
Judge Richard SAMSON, Of Knox
Vile, was the guest of friends here
Sunday. Judge SAMSON is holding
Court for Judge Shields during his
illness.
J. w. Love left Sunday afternoon
for st. Louis, to sign years contract
to travel for New York house in the
same territory he has been travelling
with his former house.
DR.. Frank s. Osborne Ia in Nash.
willie
Mrs. Louis Kirk is visiting relatives !
In st. Louis.
Mr.. w. ]. Jones, of Franklin, spent
Tuesday in Columbia.
George Shelton, of Fayetteville. is
his parents here.
Miss Addie Kainey has returned
rom a visit TO her grandmother at
VT. Pleasant.
Mrs. Emmett Digger is visiting
riends in Franklin.
Miss Virginia Baugus is visiting
Hiss Annie Cooper In Mt Pleasant.
Mrs. Frederick Hardy has returned
rom visit to Mt. Pleasant friends.
Mrs, J. w Brown, Of Atlanta, Ga. {
! visiting her sister, Mrs. W. r. En-. {
ry. k
Mr. A. J. Timmons returned last
vening from a business trip to Nash l
file. :
Miss Marguerite Dodson will leave 9
riday for a visit to friends in Nash. I
lie. a
Miss Ethel Caldwell returned home h
Ionday, after a delightful visit OF a
onth to relatives In West Nashville. Il
Masses jamie and Esther zelinsr, OF
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
A CARD FROM B.
A. SATTERFIELD

/ To Ny Friends and Patrons:
! have succeeded the firm of Sat
tsrfield g DOdson, 10 whom yoH have
; been so kind as to give large share
Of your trade. We have done every.
thing we could to make you feel at
home In our store. and shall follow
the same manner of treatment to you.
Allow me to thank you kindly for your
friendship during the twenty-five years
l have been In the Hardware business.
l hope my treatment TO you has al.
ways been courteous and fair. II shall
be my aim to sell you good goods at
reasonable prices. Besides Hardware,
shall offer you such reliable and pop
ular vehicles as Columbus Buggies,
Meyer Buggies, Ratterman and Luth
and some other makes; Mitchell Wag-
ons. Hamilton Cultivators, Hoosier
Corn Planters and Wheat Drills,
American Field Fence. Champion
Binders. Mowers and Hay Rakes. My
stock will be large, consisting Of ev-
erything In the Hardware. Buggy and
Implement lines. Can ] have you for
. customer? Make our store your
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With best wishes for your prosper.
Ity, am Very respectfully.
BRUCE A. sATTERPIELD.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
PERSONALS.


Mrs. Frederick Hardy Is visiting
friends in Mt. Pleasant today.
Mr.. J. F. Nceley will leave very
soon for visit to Texas relatives.
Mr.. VIII Moore returned Thursday
night from Texas
Mr.. and Mrs, Roy Porter have re
turned to their home in Nashville.
Miss Addie Rainey is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Fleming, in Mt
Pleasant.
Mrs. Frank McGavock is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. John Mitchell, en- route
to Birmingham, Ala.
Miss Lillian McGavock has returned
10 Henderson, Tenn, after visiting her
sister, Mrs. John Mitchell
Mr.. Robert Wallis, who has been
visiting relatives here, has returned
to his home in Nashville.
Mrs. L. r. Stone has returned TO
her home in Nashville, after visiting
her son at the c. M. A.
Miss Lackeye, who has been visiting
Miss Brant, has returned to her home
in Nashville.
Mrs. Thompson. who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. ]. M. Mayes, has
returned to Spring Hill.
Mrs. William Wilson, of Lynchburg
Virginia, Is the guest of her cousin,
Mrs j. NJ Mayes.
Mrs. Card Park and children have
returned from a visit to relatives at
C,lleola.
Mrs Frank Everett and children
have returned from long stay in
Mnrfreesboro, Shelbyville and other
cities.
Miss Fannie Hayes has returned |
from Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. George Shelton. OF Shelbyville,
is the guest of Mrs. Porter Erwin.
Miss Bertha Cayce will spend Sun.
day with her brother. Mr.. Waller
Cayce. in Pulaski. !
Miss Lucretia Dew and Mr.. J. p.
Dew are visiting their sister. Mrs.
Charles Peden, OF Nashville.
Mr.. Ashby wilkins has returned
from visit of several days to Nash
vile.
Mrs. William Wilson. of Lynchburg,
Va, Is the guest of Mrs. T. N. Figuers
For few days.
Mrs. William Hughes. of Memphis,
spent Friday with Mrs. Arch Huges,
n West End.
Senator Greenlaw and Representa- c
ives Lipscomb and Galloway are home '
or the recess.
Mrs. Emma Wheeler Is visiting Pu. ]
ask friends.
Judge Holding and family returned
saturday from Nashville.
Miss Estelle Scott is visiting friends n
4 Birmingham. Ala.