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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17

Following practical demonstration
Of lie value In that held. the govern
ment viii use concrete bulldogs 10
which TO store explosives IN the cana.
zone.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17
lydia z. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

For proof OF this statement read
I'M following letters.
Mrs Barbara Base, of Kingman,
kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
For eight years I suffered from the
most severe form of female troubles and
,ss told that an operation was my only
kooe on recovery. wrote Mrs. Pinkham
az advice, and took Lydia Il. Pihkham's
VEGETABLE Compound, and IL has saved
Eny life and made me a well woman"
Mrs. Arthur II. House, of Church
Road, Moorestown. N. j., writes:
| NJ feel IL Is my duty 10 let people
now what Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
{sble Compound has done for me. l
kssered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
iteration was necessary. My husband
Effected, and urged me TO try Lydia
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound,
"A today am well and strong"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17
srD-souND ron MONTHS.
Hope Abandoned After Physicians
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos shearer, yew and Wash.
tngton SITS, Centralia, Wash. SAYS:
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup.
|wshidren teethlng, softens the gums, reduces IN
rHnAnoh alays pain. cures wind colo. 25c bottle
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17

Nothing prospers like q frenzied
a time.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17

Some young men seem 10 think II
better 70 have loved aand lost than
never TO have lost Mt all.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17

There are no vacations in the school
pr scandal.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17

Use Aliens Foot-Ease
uiestrcd. aching sweating feet. 2c. Trial pack age
|~ A. 4 Olmsted, lie Roy, MY.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
iIom roots and herbs, has been the
5tandard remedy for female ills,
kndhas positively cured thousands of
sEomen who have been troubled with
hispl.cements, inflammation, ulcera-
lion, flbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinlham invites all sick
komcn TO write her for advice.
She has guided thousands 20
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-17
COEEEE
You are both judge and
jury for Schilling's Best.

yoarsrocsr returns your money u you don't
like IL We pay him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Personal and General.

The School Improvement association
held a regular monthly meeting yester-
day ut t Bush school Mrs. W. T. Hen
don, president of the association, was in
the cnar The association discussed at
length the proposed kindergarten They
hope to see it established by January l.
and are working to that end. Mrs. Hen
don has called a special meeting for next
Tuesday December s. All committees
are asked to have their reports ready for
this NEE ting. A member of the school
board commended the work OF the i'm
provement association. as the ladies have
done much to beautify the school build
ings and grounds.
Capt. and Mrs.sA. f. Fields of Blounts-
vile are visiting their son, Dr. E. r.
Fields, on Avenue d and Eighteenth
street.
The Rev r w. Brandon. the newly
elected III esding elder of the Bessemer
district. will conduct services at the Meth
olist Church Sunday.
Miss Sarah Glider entertained the china
painting class of Miss Lottie Lavine of
birmingham at the home of her sister
Mrs Ii. c. Russell, on Avenue + to-
day The class spent the entire day in
painting pretty things for Christmas
Those who enjoyed Miss elders hospital
it's are Mrs. w Z. Hendon, Mrs. j. II.
Reeg Mrs James Patterson and Miss
Iavine Of Birmingham.
med {, number of
guests at her home, 2210 Avenue f, in
49, 9h- of r'enllsYiNanid and
also Mrs. Moog of Montgomery Those
present were Mrs. Alex Poss. Mrs. Leo
Broda. Mrs. Henry Broda, Miss Cohn and
Mrs A. b. Well of Birmingham and
Mrs " Obi of Ensley Highlands An
enjoyable time was had. Refreshments
we're served Music was rendered by Mrs.
II. Broda and Mrs. Moog.
Memorial day will be observed Sunday
nv the local lodge of Elks. The exer-
cises will lie held at the EllSs home on
Avenue f. An elaborate programme has
been arranged and the occasion will be
httingly observed
Mr. and Mrs. Nose Newburger of Jas
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
B. NJ. O'REAR KILLED
BY j. 7. WAKEFIELD
Tragedy Occurs In Town Of
Carbon Hill
HAD FAMILY TROUBLES
In Preliminary Hearing Before Judge
SoWell at Jasper Wakefield Is Re-
leased on $4,000 Bond-o'Rear
Dies In New Shirt.

Jasper, December Especial. B. NJ.
OjRear was shot and killed early this aft
ernoon by J. T. Wakefield at Carbon
Hill. in this county The homicide is said
to have been caused by family trouble.
O'Rear was the husband of Wakefelds
sister. Il is stated that O'Rear had been
drinking heavily for the past few weeks
and that his wife left home and went to
that of another brother, G. L. Wakefield.
to reside
Report has it that several times recent
ly O'Rear made threats that he intended
10 kill somebody, and that last Saturday
he went into G. l.. Wakefield's store
armed with a pitsol. Wakefield told him
that he did not care to have any trouble
with him and to go away. He did so
and the matter seemed to be quieted
down.
Monday morning J. T. Wakefield met
O'Rear in a pool room, called him and
told him he wanted to speak to him.
ORear started to walk off when Wake
field called him back, and it is said O'Rear
made the remark: For Gods sake don't
shoot me-
Wakefield replied: I'm the first place
I have nothing to shoot you with, and
in the second place | would not shoot
you for anything, but ! don't like the idea
of your threatening to kill George and
myself
O'Rear then stated that he did not mako
any such remarks, or if he did it was
while he was wild and under the influence
of liquor.
This morning ORear and J. T. Wake
field met ON Main street in Carbon Hill,
had some heated words and it is supposed
both were armed. Soon, however, Wake
field walked Off in one direction and
O'Rear in another. ORear went into
Coopers barber shop and asked for a
shave. He also asked for a new clean
shirt, stating to Cooper that he expected
to kill somebody or be killed and he
wanted to have on clean shirt.
About u o'clock Wakefield was passing
the barber shop, at which time the front
door was closed. 1t appears that O'Rear
had laid his pistol on a bench, and just
as he finished putting on his clean shirt
he saw Wakefield pass the door and COM
menced shooting at him.
Witnesses state that ORear shot at
Wakefield twice before the latter seemed
to realize what had happened. When he
did he commenced shooting at o. Rear
through the door. One of Wakefelds
balls entered O'Rear's left breast and one
just below the chin. A citizen rushed to
the scene shortly after the shooting and
found O'Rear still breathing but his life
soon ebbed out.
The dead man is survived bV a widow
and two children. He is prominently con-
nected In this county, and at one time
held the office of sheriff. Wakefield was
arrested by Chief Baker of Carbon Hill
and brought to the Jasper jail. Late this
evening he had preliminary trial before
Judge Sowell of the law and equity court
and was released on a bond of $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
CHARGES INVESTIGATED.
County Health Officer Of Lauderdale Is
Under Charges.

Florence, December 2.-(Special)-A the
December meeting of the Lauderoale
Medical society, held last evening in the
court house, serious charges were brought
against DR.. A. Zimmerman. county health
officer by DR.. E. c. Lindsay of this city.
Notice was given at the November meet
ing by DR.. Lindsay that these charges
would be brought and DIR. w. III. San
ders of Mobile, president of the state
board of health, arrived In Florence on
Monday night to attend the meeting.
DR.. Lindsay claims to have affidavits
to support his charges, which are, briefly,
as follows: That; during the smallpox
epidemic of 1906, DR.. Zimmerman refused
to visit young white man ill with the
smallpox at Green Hill and left him tc
the care of an ignorant negro. the young
man dying for want of medical attention
and care; that the body was inferred by
DE- Zimmerman with one corner Of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
ALABAMA d. A. R. HAS
BIG MEETING AT ADMISSION

Admission, December Zone of the most
notable gatherings of women that has
ever assembled in Admission was called to
order by the state regent Mrs. Auraura
p. Mcclellan OF Athens when the Ala
bama chapters of the Daughters of the
American Revolution met in the parlors
OF the Alabama hotel for the initial meet
ing of two days session.
Mrs. S. w Mitchell of this city was
introduced by Mayor Thomas E. Kilby
as the first speaker, and the mayor rose
to the occasion with an address which
will probably go down on record as the
happiest utterance of his career. He made
a great hit when he humorously referred
to the Rev. j. II. Blackjack, an English
born citizen, who delivered the invoca-
ton, as a red coat rebel" but that oc-
casion furnished an equal or greater hit
when the mayor was called down by
the state regent, who gently reproved him
for his hasty remark.
Dr. j. F. Walker made a happy address
on 1.-THE Private Soldier" and Mr.. E.
ID. Wilett extended most eloquent well
come on behalf of the Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution
The welcome of Mrs. John B. Knox, in
behalf of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, was read by Mrs. Henry d.
McCarty on account of the absence of
Mrs. Knox, who is i'll at her home. The
welcomes by Mrs. Il. L. Robinson, Mrs.
H. D. Barr and Mrs. James X. Draper.
on behalf of the local chapters, We're
rhetorical gems, together with the re-
Spouse of Mrs. st. George Tucker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03

The report of the secretary, Mrs. Mary
IA Harvey, showed that during the two
years just closed she had sent out 81 let
tiers, "a circulars and i've postal cards,
2 the total expense being s4.75.
The report of the treasurer, Mrs. J. @.
street, showed balance ON hand, De-
cember 2, 1907, of slo0.97 receipts from
subordinate chapter Sg2.S5 and eXpeudi-
lures OF sol 10, leaving balance on nand,
December ,, 1908, Of s1l2.S2
Music was Il feature of the morning ses-
sion. Patriotic airs were sung, a choral
selection by Mr.. Thompson's chorus was
rendered Mrs. Billiard and Mrs. Draper
rendered a piano duet and Mrs. Roberts
and Mrs. Johnston rendered a violin duet.
The convention reassembled after re-
cess at p. m, when The memorial hour
was held, followed by musical selections
by Misses Reynolds and Douglass OF An
riston. Reports We're read showing great
enthusiasm among all the chapters. Miss
Kline rendered a solo and the minutes Of
the previous meeting were read.
A musical WAS given at the Alabama
this afternoon. and an amateur play ut
Noble institute this evening followed by
a reception in honor of the visitors.
The report Of the state regent was beau
tifully worded, and she was accorded en-
thusastic applause at the conclusion Of
her address.
One of the most interesting papers read
was that Of Miss Annie Williams OF Bir-
mingham. state historian. which shows
the progress of the association in Alabama
during the past year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
EUFAULA WANTS
NEW LIGHT PLANT
PRESENT SYSTEM is SEVERELY
CRITICISED BY CITIZENS AND
AND MEMBERS OF TOWN coUN-
clL-WlLL INVESTIGATE.

Eufaula, December 2-(Special.) 1.-THE
which was held last night, awakened
more interest on the part of the citizens
than any that has been held in a long
time. Representative business men were
present for the purpose of submitting
complaint to the body and the chamber
was crowded with lookers-on.
C. a. Locke, a prominent merchant,
stated that he had interviewed 40 or more
business men who were emphatic in their
denunciations of the present system of
electric lights in the city, which is owned
and operated by northern syndicate.
He stated that the citizens and the
city as well were paying for lights and
did not get them, and asked the council
for some relief on their part Mayor Nc
Dowell read a resolution corroborating Mr.
Locke's settlement, and setting forth that
the electric plant was old and practically
worn out The lights We're injurious to
the eye being obscure and for a number
of nights the city was in total darkness
The citizens Lad long since learned not
to rely upon it. and had installed lamps
and candles in their homes
A motion was then made and carried
that the president of the council appoint
a committee to investigate the cost of a
new plant, and report as early as pos
sible. The president asked permission to
name the committee later, which was
granted. f. N Bridge, superintendent of
the plant. made u talk explanatory of the
condition, but it is not believed that any
amount of persuasion could induce the
council to deviate from the course it
adopted and the matter of an electric
light plant to be built, owned and OPP
Grated by the city is regarded as GER
tainty for the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
BAPTIST Bazaar a Success.

The bazaar and supper given by the
Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church
at the Gridley-Lee building was a decided
success. The booths We're prettly ar
ranged and many beautiful fancy ar
ticles were offered for sale. The "Old
Curiosity Shop afforded much amuse-
ment, while a string orchestra discoursed
sweet music during the evening An
elegant turkey supper was served with all
the embellishments that make a repast
toothsome. The affair will be concluded
tomorrow. Lunch will be served at II
o'clock. Everybody asked to attend this
affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03

coffin sticking out of the ground, and
that green flies We're going in and out of
the coffin. and that DR.. Zimmerman re-
fused to have>the corpse buried properly
until ordered second time to do so by
the probate judge.
DR.. Lindsay also charged that the ele-
as there was no quorum present at the
meeting when the election was held. Upon
this point DR.. Sanders ruled against DR..
Lindsay, saying that precedent should be
the guide in determining a quorum. The
charges We're referred to the board of
censors, who will report at the January
meeting These charges We're investigated
by the Lauderdale county grand jury at
the time and dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Postoffice Discussed.

The official statement given out by the
postoffice department regarding the con-
solidation OF the Ensley and Pratt post
offices continues to be freely discussed on
the streets, and opinions differ as to
whether the proposed change will be bene
fetal or not. A great many people look
on the proposition favorably, but some Of
those who have given the matter thought
seem disposed to look upon the change
merely as a political move and incline
to the opinion that 1t will not work well.
However, the matter has caused some
little stir in republican circles, the i'm
preston being that those who brought
about the change will have enough in
fiuence in Washington to name the post
master
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03

A. D. MEDLiN DIES.
Heart Failure Causes Sudden Demise
of Biocton Citizen.

Blocton, December Especial "A. d.
Medln died this afternoon at 1870 of
heart failure. He was well and appar-
entity in good condition this morning
ON the streets, chatting and talking to
his friends and attending to business.
He leaves a wife and one child and a
married daughter who lives in Spencer.
n. c. The deceased was manager at this
place for S. F. Aston & Co., and was
well known in business circles He was
II member of several secret orders and
held close friendship of a large number
OF acquairtances. His remains will be in
tered at Mt. Carmel cemetery tomorrow
Afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Fine County Home BOUGHT.

Decatur, December Especial FLAMES
l.. Echola has just purchased the Carter
place, situated about one mile west of
Decatur, on the Decatur and CORTLAND
road 1t is said the price paid was ST., 600
The farm belonged to J. II. Carter of the
firm of Carter & Hayes, dry goods brok-
ers of Nashville. The farm is one of
the best near Decatur and the residence
on the place is one of the most charming
country homes around here.
Der spent the day with Mrs. Henry Broda
on avenue Il.
Paul Wright has been appointed as
sistant chef draughtsman for the Ten
ressee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
The Thread Of the Story club will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ada
Thompson. Palmer Terrace.
Attorney W. II. Standifer of Gadsden.
former assistant United states district
attorney, was in the city today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Moves Theatre In a Day.

The Franklin theatre has been moved
from the corner of Nineteenth street to
the storehouse formerly occupied by Leo
Broda in the office block The stage
has been remodeled and fitted up with
new scenery and presents a very pretty
effect. Mr.. Steed, the manager of this
place of amusement, is determined to
make the theatre in artistic appearance
the equal of any in this district.
The change was made in one day and
bespeaks the hustling qualities of Mr.
Steed.
The first performance was given tonight
in the new quarters with an exceptionally
strong bill. The feature is Senorita Sher-
mana, the dainty Spanish singer and
dancer, who continues to charm the large
audiences present at each performance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Will Be Largest Battery In The
South
.ENSLEY BAPTIST BAZAAR
Father Costello breaches a Strong
Sermon on General Judgment"
Personal and General News
of the Steel City.
BY c. Il. MANDY.

Ensley, Especially THE Rust
Boiler company is making much progress
on the new battery of boilers that is
being installed at the blast furnaces at
Ensley. The brick foundations are about
completed and in a few days the boilers
will be erected. The boiler plant, when
completed, will be one Of the largest of its
kind in the south. containing % mammoth
upright boilers with a combined capacity
of 1900 horsepower. The brick work, I'M
der the direction of John Lyons, will be
rushed to a speedy completion.
The plant is large enough to furnish
power to all the industries at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
X. of p. Banquet.

The anniversary banquet of the Knights
of Pythias will be given next Tuesday
at their Castle hall, Nineteenth street
The affair promises to be elaborate, as it
will be in the form of a course dinner
The Knights will have as their special
guests the members of the "Pythian Sis
ters," of which Mrs. John Angwin is the
presiding officer A musical programme
is being arranged, while addresses will
be made by prominent members of the
Pythian order, including w. w. Wads-
worth of Birmingham, l.. g. Waldrop of
Sheffield, w. C. Jones and others. In
vitatons will be sent to every member
of the lodge, whether in good standing or
not
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Father costeIlo's strong Sermon.

Large congregations again were pres
ent at st. Anthony's church at the sew
eral services today. The Rev. Father
Costello preached on General Judge
ment.' depicting in graphic language the
final judgment, showing the rewards for
those who had accepted the Savior's call,
and strongly bringing out the fact that
punishment surely awaits the wicked.
Previous to the sermon Father Costello
answered the questions found in the ques-
ton box. This was an interesting fea-
ture, as many points relating to the faith
and practice were asked and answered.
He is much pleased at the success thus
far attained and urges all the people to
attend the services. He is conducting a
mission for children each afternoon, prin-
cipally for instruetng.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
o. G. PinneIi Dies.

Camp Hill, December Especial 10.
G. Pinnell, prominent citizen of Plnnell.
died at noon yesterday. He leaves a
widow and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
FIFTY-SIX PAGES

By James Lane Allen

The author of "The Kentucky Cardinal" and
''The Choir Invisible" has written in this Christ
mas idyl, story that will entrance every reader
by its rich imagery and poetic conception.
1t is the first magazine story published by Mr..
Allen in eleven years-the first published word
OF his that has appeared in the last five years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Cooksev-T hornton.

Camp Hill, December Especial MIR
7. II. Coolssey and Miss Ophelia Thornton
were married Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
By Ellis Parker Butler

e Why Mrs. Gratz was awakened on Christmas
morning bya great silence why she didn't like
taking away Santa Claus; why the toober-
chlosis bugs freezeup in the winterand get brittle
and bust into thousand pieces all is told in
the drollest Christmas story published in years:
a story in which the author of PIGS IS PIGS
proves that sometimes chickens is chickens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Pardon, You Are
Madem0iselle Girard!"
By Leonard Merrick

All Paris was hunting for Mademoiselle Girard.
On the boulevards, in the cafes and shops, was
heard on all sides, Pardon you are Madem-
oisee Girard p Young men resigned promising
occupations to engage in the search. No lady,
comely or uncomely, providing she was young,
was free from the accusing, Pardon, you are
Mademoiselle Girard % Who found Mademoi-
selle Girard is disclosed in one of the most
interesting stories of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
The Triple Cross
BY George Randolph Chests

ny UeUKk6 NdHuUlpM CMtster
One of the best stories that Mr.. Chester ever
wrote. 1t tells how Get-Rich-Quic Wallng
ford made his first visit to New York, and how
peevish he became over the coarse and I'M
imaginative methods of New York's conf
dence men and green-goods brokers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
What Happens at
NCKAC01 S6AS By Charming Polio

The astonishing trivial incidents that make or
break a play are more numerous than the
holder of parquet seat dreams of. In this
article you are taken behind the scenes and
shown all the intimate and interesting secrets
that never get over the footlights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
A Tug and a
Daughter in-Law
By Ernest Poole

A story "of ropes and things, and ships upon
the seas" Also OF young waterman ashamed
of his job and his dad; nice girl ashamed of
the boy, and wise old ug-boat captain wholly
shameless in his efforts to make man of his
son and daughter in-law of the nice girl. A
Christmas story OF spot in Greater New York
where the hive-dwellers have neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
The Pedigree Hunters

To meet Catharne the Great in the Subway, or
to see Henry the Eighth, with wooden leg,
begging aims lower Broadway, is not SO
amazing when you reflect that in America there
must be tens of thousand descendants of kings
of that period and earlier. Some astonishing
stories connected with the search for ancestors
are revealed in this article