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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
CAIRO IN 1864.

AT the election on Nov. Sth the city
of Cairo cast 70S votes for Mcclellan
land 374 for Lincoln. In the entire
county Mcclellan received SSl and
Lincoln ~ Clear Greek precinct
gave Lincoln 1863 votes to for Nc
CleIlan; while North Cairo gave 2S2
for Mcclellan. TO So for Lincoln. John
Q. Hartman was elected circuit clerk,
Charles d. AFTER sheriff and Patrick
Corcoran. coroner
United States officers who had been
on of the steamer Aurora, during an
engagement between the Federal and
Confederate forces at Eastport on
the Tennessee river wrote to the
Democrat commencing the heroic con
dncty Of pilot Henry Partee, Of Cairo,
Who remained at the wheel until the
steamer was out of range Of the
enemy's battery. The boat was struck
repeatedly, and a cassion Of ammuni
ton was struck, a steam pipe was cut
and the steamer was on fire.
About this time, Joel G. Morgan
took charge of thu political side Of
the Democrat. and r. G., Chapman be-
came local editor. Mr. Chapman mad
Iong been connected with the New
York Herald These gentlemen sue
ceeded Editors Marshall and Signaigo,
who resigned owing TO differences
with the management.
On Nov. goth the Church of the Re
leemer was solemnly consecrated by
Right Rev. Bishop Whitehouse, as
sisted By Rev Mr. Lyle, the rector.
and Rev. Messrs. Osborne and Brit
tain. The choir discoursed beautiful
and appropriate music Bishop White
house delivered and eloquent SERMON
fron Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 10
After the sermon the bishop con-
irmed several members of the cen
gregation
Died. on Nov. 21st, Mollie, wife Of
John Mckee, correspondent Of the
St Louis Democrat
Died on Nov. 18th at Mount Yer
non. H.. Lucy Louisa, only daughter
Of WIN. II. and Anna l.. Green, Of
Cairo.
in Nov. 25th a meeting OF citizens
was held at S. S. Taylor's office at
which steps were taken to organize
I library and lecture association. John
W. Trover was chairman and +. G..
chapman secretary. Messrs. d. Hurd
/ ;. y. Halliday A. b. Stafford, w II
1rccn and T G. Chapman were ap-
pointed committee to prepare a plan
If organization, to report on Nov 30
Nov oath was Thanksgiving Day
aud was appropriately observed by
the Cairo people Special services
we're held in the Church of the Re
deemer. and also in St Patrick's
| church.
Died, on Nov 23rd, Mary Birdie
Robbins aged I years daughter Of
Rufus p aud Jane II Robbins
4
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

for the comfort of his patrons during
the present summer season.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
RloaraphY.

William Alden Smith. United States
senator from Michigans. was born at
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Cairo, Alexander County, lllinois'
Population 16,1H.

Cairo, ALEXANDER CouhtyI lIiiHoisI
Population 16,147.
Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS :. :.
Clerk, r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS e. MAHONEY
City Attorney, FRANK MOORE.
Comptroller, ERNEST WORKMAN.
Police Magistrate, A. ]. ROSS.
Chief Of Police, M. 8. EAGAN.
Alexander County, Population 22,467
County Clerk, JESSE Il. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk, LEE B. DAVIS.
Sheriff. FRANK. e. DAVIS.
States Attorney, ALEX. WILSON.
Coroner, DIR. JAMES McMANUS.
County Superintendent of Schools,
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRED n
NELLLIS.
Board of County Commissioners.
J. j. JENNELLE, Chairman.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DIR. EDWIN J. CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
onnortunjty Always with Us. /.

Higher things remain to be done
than have yet been accoHlpiiahea' -
and his universe still wait upon eaeu
individual soul, Offering oppoFtuh'sS-
,tL-- crag1iuo -.e
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
War at Home.

About 10000 soldiers OF peace are
killed every year in this country by
misunderstanding railroads,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Died, on Nov 23rd, Mary Birdie
Robbins. aged I years daughter OF
Rufus p. and Jane II Robbins
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Nov. oath was Thanksgiving Day
aud was appropriately observed by
the Cairo people Special services
we're held in the Church of the Re
deemer. and also in St Patrick's
church.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Died. on Nov 18th at Mount Yer
non. H., Lucy Louisa, only daughter
Of Wm. II. and Anna L. Green, Of
Cairo
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Died. on Nov 21st Mollle, wife Of
John Mckee, correspondent OF the
St Louis Democrat
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03

SaWInill Notice

Raspberry Plants.
have for sale the Greggs, Conrath,
Kansas, Cumberlands and Palmers,
which are the leading varieties. Splen-
did sets at $3.50 per thousand.
TT Asa SHELDON,
Rural Route 3, Paw Paw,
Kibbie phone. Mich
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03

Sore If every mother could
realize the real danger that
nrOaC turks behind every case of
XU;cdOr,, sore throat, she wouldn't
NiS rest until she had effected a
cure every time a child has it.
Your family physician will verify the
statement that it is positive fact that every
hid with sore throat is in immediate dan
ger of contracting Group. Quinsy, Tonsilitis
or Diphtheria, and IS not removed from that
danger until the throat is cured. Think OF It'll
Lniments or outward application of
medicines do not and cannot cure the all
ment, though they may offer temporary
relief. Neither can you cure sore throat
with cough syrup or cold cure.
To cure, you must get at the seat of the
disease, removing the cause. Nothing
does that so quickly, safely and surely as
TONSlLlNE. A single dose of TONSIL-
me taken upon the first appearance of sore
throat may save long weeks of sickness,
great expense, worry, even death. lONs
SLIME is the stitch in time.
Use little sore throat wisdom and buy
bottle of TONSlLlNE today. You may
need it tomorrow.
TONSILINE is the standard sore ~
throat remedy-bestk known and most e'E
effective and most used. Look for IN
the long necked fellow on the 20 or IA
so cent sized bottle when you go "A
to the drug store to get it. w
The Tonsiline Co. Canton. Ohio.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03
Had Hoped for Real Money.

"Mr Heavyweight" said the minis
ter, lis willing to subscribe $4,000 for
a new church, provided We can get
other subscriptions making the same
amount"
yet you seem disappointed" sale
his wife.
Yes, was in hopes he would con.
tribute 500 in cash."-Town and
Country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema,
sores or any itching of the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief, cures
quickly. Perfectly safe for children. All
druggists sell it,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03

Agents Wanted.
l6x20 cr'yon portraits 40 cents, frames
10 cents and up, sheet pictures one cent
each. You can make 400 per cent profit
or $50 per week. Catalogue and sam
piles free.
FRANK w. WILLIAMS Co,
1908 W. Tayl Tor street,
7t4* Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03

If every mother could
realize the real danger that
turks behind every case of
sore throat, she wouldn't
rest until she had effected a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03

And a quantity household goods to mention.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-04-03
FOR SALE
Pasture.
Pasture.

Pasture
Forty acres OF horse pasture and 80
acres OF cattle pasture, located one mile
north of Wildey cemetery, in charge OF
Ed. Bowen who lives opposite the pas
ture. Also 60 acres four miles east Of
town suitable for any stock, woven wire
fence. In charge of A. W. and Roy Mo-
ser Horses % cents per week; cattle
over one year old 20 cents per week;
calves 10 cents per week.
8t6 w. J. THOMAS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25

are setting out pecan trees on . tract of south Alabama.
 ''In Atlanta, Ga. permit was issued for building. Gadsden. Ala, awarded contract for sidewalk paving. and at Selma. Ala. contract for building an elegant clubhouse costing nearly s3o.000, was awarded Churches are to be erected at Birmingham Ala. Eastman, Ga. and Franklin, Ga.
 "A Columbus. Ga. hosiery mil which did not stop g minute during the late panic Sunday excepted and is now running night and day, Is to build an edition which will increase its capacity ons-third. big Point, Ga-' is running twsnty-four hours out of the day. A railroad is to put on an out of Alabama.
 Petition for charter for a company whic.. will build q railroad between valdosta, Ga. and Moultrie. Ga. was filed. Substantial improvements are to be made in the street railway system at Montgomery Ala, which recently changed hands. Contract has bean awarded to build hotels at Rome. Ga. and Cochrane. Ala.
 Georgia and Alabama continue to mani fest the keenest interest in the Southern Commercial ConRress to be held in Washing ton. D. C., December and 8. and delegates ors and city councils and various trade bod ies. It is said that one Southern govern or has become so impressed with the im- Dortance of this convention. and its possi- bilities for this section Of the country. that he Is considering Issuing a prooiama- ton on the subject. The program, already strong and comprehensive, is being added to as the date of the congress approaches one of the latest additions being an address by General Luke Wright. who will speak as the having been requested by the President tn do so."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25
Wheels of Progress Whirling
 Ln Alabama and Georgia

columbas, Ga, Nov. 2G-(SpeciaL l--Ths Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index will say tomorrow in its regular weekly issue: Another long list of new enterprises and improvements ia' Georgia and Alabama IS repoFted for the week ending today and the specific instances afforded that investment Is once more seeking profitable heidS m this section are quite intefesting.
 '"rhe United States government set the pace by practically awarding the contract building d lock in the Black Warrior River in Alabama that will cost nssriy Inaan.A nalI nies in the North were represented In the bidding, but the lowest bidder. to whom the contract will be formally awarded is Columbus. Ga, contractor. who mas punt many dams and bridges on Southern
 Another interesting contract recently awarded was that for sewer pipe Tor tho new system being installed at Monroe: Ga. Macon Ca, sewer pipe manufacturing com pany received the contract which iS one of substantial size. ,, :.
 At Rockmart, Ga, company ApPne99 will manufacture brick and mine slate TOT roofing purposes. A Macon, Ga. prick yhro is to be rehabilitated after having been loie for three years. Athens. Ala: IS 10 rS1,, navS materiaI factory, Atlanta, Ga. a Sl5O,OOO cotton tag nanufactory, and BlakeIy' Ga,. a shinRIe mill. Among numerous IaIHl Sa'n s reported during the week are sese.eA 1 ln oysr There is a long list of new corpora ttons for inc week in the tive states.
 .FItzRernld Ga. and Amertcus Ca. nav nave nav; s50. oO0 lumber companies, whl!e M Iunl' : FSna. .cynress and pine tract in Baldwin S%oun- % ~ Ala new bank is reported TOT Seui1 ,I,s Ala and there is a movement 70 es.avi.s ,t. one in Phenix City, Ala. Western cSpi'a''s''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25
NEWS or uNIoNrowN.


 untontown, Nov. 2l.-tSpeciall-B. Goff Snyder, who moved to Louisville about two years ago, is here on a prospecting tour.
 Robert Underwood. who left here nineteen years ago for Texas, Is here on visit to. relatives.
 The visit of the Southern Railway ofhcials here a short time ago has stirred considerable interest in the trucking business. A trucking stock company has been organized with Frank McCorkle, President: Dud P. Coleman, Secretary and Treasurer. and Thomas Hudson, Manager!
 Judge W. H. TayIoe. pr. John M |. Langhorne, J. F. Adair. Joseph H. James. l.. A.. Morgan. ST.. and others. win try trucking on a small scale, and in connection with this business a can- nery. and pickling manufactury is be- ing agitated.
 The cotton crop is being fast wound up and the remarkable fall has pro- duced a large crop in this section. Be- tween 16,000 and 17,0O0 bales will be received here.
 The following veterans are attend ing the reunion In Mobile: Gen. T. T. Munford., Mayor A. c. Terrell, B. F. Cooke, k. vF. Gouldman, John TaIbert. They were accompanied by Judge W |. H. Tayloe, Major w. L. Pitts. Jr., and others.
 Thomas Hudson Is gathering a crop of about twenty-five acres of okra, grown for seed. He believes the stalks can be utilized in the manu- facture of paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25

4 CT. President Alabama Girls Industrial School. Montevallo.
 Symposium of Library Beginnings: Abbeville-Miss Martha Armstrong, Southeast Alabama Agricultural School, Anniston---Mrs. Henry McCartys member of the Anniston Library Asso- citation.
 Bessemer--Afrs. Nora Gholson. Libra rian Carnegie Public Library.
 Decatur--Mrs. J D. wyker. mem Der Carnegie Library Board of Trus- Ensley-Miss Louise Thompson. Li- brarlan Carnegie Public Library.
 Eufaula-Dr. J. B. whitiock. Pres ident Public Library Association.
 Gadsden--Prof. w. R. Striplin. Su- perintendent city Schools.
 Marion-Miss Beuiah McCauley. Li- brarlan of Juds6n Female College. Talladega--Dr. ]. H. Johnson, Pres ident Alabama Schools for Deaf. Dumb and Blind
 Union sprinEs-Miss Maude Ghol- ston.
 Thlrd Day. TEursday. December 10. Morning session. s:3O o'clock. in the Carnegie Library. Gadsden.
 Welcome. Miss Lena Martin, Libra rinn Public Library of Gadsden.
 The Library and the Publishers. pr. James K. Powers. Florence.
 Problems of a Small Library. Miss Ora I. Smith, Librarian University or Alabama.
 Preference Work" Miss Annie ogie Shivers, Librarian Alabama Polytech- nic Institute. Auburn. Report-Oficers Executive Council Secretary Treasurer. Committees Libary Extension. School Libraries Memoirs.
 Election of officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25
Remembrance Of Wooing Days
 Causes This Accuser to Repent

gloating over their quantity and ex- cellence. filled myself, thinking they were all for me. The bones cast be- fore the feline mouse chaser of my home that she, too, might be replen- ished. And after I had eaten and sat on my launches before the embers licking my chops, even as the cat Me- line came in, mighty hunger depict. ed in her eyes, and I realized that part of the food had been for her. was abashed, but not so she.
 " Where has thou placedl my portion she asked, an accusing finger almost touching the tip of py perfume appre- clator. Where is it, that part or the food that I am to devourT to the cat, silently, and averted my face. assuming tears.
 Thou Hest glutton, she screamed at me, and catching up the iron tohss the tonEs with which put more wood on the fire, she smote me hip ana thigh. and with an intensity or en- thusiasm I would have admired were she striking another But In aEony lifted up my voice and besought tne aid of the watch, and rushing to the door, the blows still falling heayny on my unprotected anatomy. l hung myself into the arms of an ofncer, wno ia named of the poet who died of toe much water. Shelly, for twas ne' oe- tended me right gaily, parrytng tne blows of the impromptu bludgeon ana getting a strangle holt on the woman. Then he brought us here. nave spoken"
 "And to think that at one time had contemplated taking unto my bosom a spouse. sacre bleu! Go thou in peace, o, Man. And thou. woman--tnougo shalt feel the mighty arm of the law. Of thy pin money give thou me eigns kopekx. that Justice may be appeased and the city get something to take the place of booze tax"
 But Moline hung her head. and then she searched in vain for the nee essary coin. But the husband, repent ing of his accusation and remember ing the time when he had wooed the wayward. wrangling maid, took from his wallet the desired coins ana placeo tham aa an offering before the court. Whereat khey two were bidden so their way. And 1t was so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25

"Ha-ha! and again say it. HahaT
 Casting these words of wisdom from hts system, Baron Baber, lord or the lower riding of Montgomery. climbed over the back of his chair and Into the Police Court high. seat.
 What dainty morsel servest thou me. O. Miles?" asked the court or doughty Sir Miles. who stood beside the dais, armed capapie, his plumed helmet resting on his pended arm. What hast thou for my mental de- lectation? Bring forth some Varlet that I may pass upon his misery and put him out of pain"
 Drawing his sabre half way from the scabbard, then sending it back with metallic snap, Sir Miles saluted. click ed his heels together and loped over to the dungeon, where he caught Percy Taylor, colored. and Percy's wife. Me- line. by the heels and yanked them over to the dais for the inspection of his lordship..
 ping his hands together, What sayst thou. varletT'
 .'Protector of the Pitiful." said Percy dropped courtesy which his wife picked up and handed back to him, "Defender of the, Faith, greeting, l come suppliant before thee. good my lord. andaplead of thy grace and mercy for verify I am mated to a shrew.
 Mary" interrupted the court. but that was right shrewdly put. we will adopt the expression ourselves. anon. Proceed with thy narrative. 1t savoreth of interest.
 "As thou sayest, lord. 1t is of inter est work upon the road. toiling with these sweat-begrimed hands, that l may provide victuais for my wife's sus- tenance, and. of these viands she saw eth me a portion against my coming horne unhunEered. A fortnight ago, come next ,whitsuntide. she purchased portions of the flesh of a defunct cow. and casting them over coals caused them. to a certain. degree. to be affect- ed by combustion. These meats she placed in trencher and set them be- side the hearth and then went out, go- ing know not where.
 'Iater came home and found the viands even where she had placed them. .e
 ::'Unhungered T did partake of them,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25
wILL.wEp IN TEXAS.
Mr. Meadows of LOvvmdesbOrO on O1 Happy Mission.

Mr. Meadows of LOwmdesbOrO on on Happy Mission.
 Lowndesboro. Nov. 24.-(Special.)- Alphonse Meadows has just gone to Dallas, Tex, where. Thursday evening at o'clock, he will marry Miss Mary Eloise Chaptman. the only daughter of Mir. and Mrs. D. A. Chaptman.
 They are expected here the first of next week, and will make their home for the present with his parents. MT. and Mrs. R. Meadows.
 Miss Lyda Tyson of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. Seymore Powell.
 Mrs. D. R. Kettles of TunneIl Springs was recently here on visit to her parents. MT. and Mrs. Joe Dickson.
 Some of the college students will be at home for Thanksgiving. The young men will give an oyster and bird supper Thursday night to the girls.
 Mrs. Sarah Reese, after spending several weeks for eye treatment in Montgomery, Is at home.
 Harris McCurdy Is at home again.
 The Presbyterians are having their church building covered. Their pas tor, Rev. Mir. Morrow. will preach here Friday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25
ELECTED OFFICERS
COMMERCIAL. AND INDUSTRIAL As-
 SOCIATION OF SELMA.
c. F. UIIman Waa UnanimOusly Re- Effected President-RepOrts Of Committees Were Read
 Showing Progress in
 Their Work.

Selma. Nov. 24.-(SpeciaL)-The meet ing of the Commercial and lndustflal Association tonight was most enthu- sIsstIc one and was largely attendeo'
 The election of the ofncers or tne Association for the ensuing year came m after all the business before the Association had been transacted. Upon motion of W. c. Agee, President c. F. IIIIman was unanimously re-elected President. On motion. J. B. Ellis was also unanimously elected Nlce-fre dent. A committee consisting or " W. Quarles. J. l. Bishop shu
 Atkins were then appointed to nomi- nate the Board of Directors and Who were elected as follows: W, C. Agee. W R. Peacock, E c. Melvin. MOTIFS Never and Eugene Robbins. Jr.
 a. NJ. Hendricks was reelected Treasurer of the Association;
 when the meeting was calIed 10 or der President c. F. Oiihlah teau
 short report as his closing report 10 inc Asociation concluding by thanking inc oficers of the association Tor their sunnort during the past year eecre- tsry Narvuan reported an application hv parties for the estabhshheht III Selma of a furniture factory ana a,so A shovel factory. In his report ne aiso mentioned many other proJeees ,.4 ha had been in conmuntcatlon aooul.
 " r Atkins chairman Of the Good Roads Committee of the Association; reported progress. that the actlons .,I o. inc recent meeting of the Assoclatloh had been reported to the conmlsslon srs of Autauga County for the build ins of inc turnpike from Selma to Autauga County. but that he thought IS unless the business men or SelIha d showed more interest Tn tne matter. 1t would be oouot- ful if the turnpike would pc punt Ge cIded to ask Louisville and NashVille to onerate train daily in morning spc,n some distance in Pensacola d. vision and to connect with morning train from camden: that the special committee. consisting of J. b. Ellls, 1; G; C. Melvin and B. J. Schuster' who VIII visit Washington during the second week in November, should eaii upon Ille nostaI authorities and urge that route
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-25
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
|. Arranged for Anniston NaeffuR.

nFnKEam
 Meeting.
 ,,s+or Nov. 24.-(Special )-lhe seth annual meeting of the . Aiao rnn- 1hrarv Association will be he'u - l,as a ana 10 in Anniston' Jack sonvilIe and Gadsden. saociation rrbe beadouarters of the associ@ sIoH ,.,iIl he held in the arcade or tne ,.ion. |. hanoa Hotel. The business roo,,, giII he held In the Circuit Cou ,.a,, . r- The following program mas ranged: x,..,,,t,ar g.
 Ervening session, 8 o'clock ,ih '"0 county Court House. Annistoh'
 ws1come. Miss Mary H Brewer. Ll- hrarian Annfston Public Library - Annnai1 address. pr. Thomas M: Owen Director State Department oi Archives and History. MontgoIherS' Announcement of committees Second Day, Wednesday, DecemDeE "' Morning session. 9:30 o'clock.
 h the auditorium of the state Nor- mai School. Jacksonville. ', Welcome. Miss Susan Lancaster. Li- hrarlan State Normal School. Jacksoh- sTacksonviIle Library Ideals" Prof. q w. Daugette, President State NOT nal School, Jacksonville.
 'sProspects for Trained Library Workers in Alabama" Miss Frances Nimmo Greene assistant in charge or library extension. State Departmenl ol Archives and History, Montgomery;
 "club Work and the Library. Miss Laura Martin Elmore, Librarian Car negfe Library. Montgomery.
 Evening session, 8 o'clock. in the County Court House, Anniston.
 'Alabamas Relative Place in Library Development" pr. Thomas w. Palm