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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
LAWSON MURDER
 COMES ID LIGHT
Lewis Beavers Makes Confess
 sion of Crime
BOY SENTENCED TO HANG
December 4 Is Set for Execution of George Watson, Who Assaulted and Robbed Birmingham
 Boy Near Chldersburg.

Talladega, October 1S.-(Special) l)-The killing of Will Lawson at O clock Satur- day morning at a negro supper on the Reagan place, seven miles north of the city, is no longer a mystery. thanks to the detective work of Deputy J. B. Ed wards Lewis Beavers is the self-con- fessed murderer, and jealousy is the cause. Lawson was shot through and through with shotgun while standing in front of a table in tine room where the party was going on. His back was to a partly raised window Beavers poked the gun half way through the window and shot Lawson in the back from a dis tance of not over six feet. When the off cers went out to investigate the killing none of the negroes seemed to be able to tell anything about it. They began in- quiries as to how many and what parties brought guns to the supper. It was soon ascertained that Beavers had been seen with a gun. He denied having a gun, and told several contradictory stories about it. Finally Deputy Sheriff Edwards getting an opportunity of speaking to the negro alone, asked Beavers the direct question:: What did you shoot Lawson for?" and Beavers answered, Why. to keep him from killing me-"
 Having let the cat out of the bag Bea- vers then proceeded to tell that he had feared Lawson was going to kill him, and that after coming to the supper he had gone back home-a half mile away-got his single e-barreled breech-loading shot gun, and had waited an hour and half for Lawson to come out. and had finally shot him in the room. Beavers told where he had elected the shell from his gun and after search the shell was found where he stated he had dropped it. The shotgun was found concealed in a hay loft. Beavers claimed that he (Beavers) ''had beat Lawson to Lawson's girl and Lawson was mad about it. and that was the reason he apprehended danger from Lawson. Lawson was counting and engaged to be married to Beavers sister. Sheriff Edwards brought Lewis Beavers to the city and landed him in the county jail. He is an intelligent boy about r years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Receivers Disagree.

Cambridge, England October 1s.-The honorary degree of doctor of science was conferred yesterday upon Prof. Samuel w. Stratton. director of the National Bu- reau of Standards at Washington. on che occasion of his visit to the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

NY 1hh FhlLSS
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 Mountain Home: The press of BIr- mingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Drs. Dozier & Dozier. as physicians. surgeons and gentlemen, and we have no hesitanoy in recommending them to our patrons
 Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dosier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in their line of practice in the state of Alabama
 Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozier & Dozier come from family of prominent phy- sicians and with their large experience in the profession can be relied on to treat disease in most successful man. ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
E. M. SLYE PASSES
 AWAY IN ENSLEY
WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR MAN MADE BRAVE STRUGGLE AGAINST PNEUMONiA-NEW OF ENSLEY.

Ensley October 1S-(Special) )-F. NJ. Slye. the well-known contractor, died this afternoon about oclock from a compli- cation of diseases at his residence on Nineteenth street The direct cause of death was meningitis, with pneumonia complications. He made brave struggle with the dread disease and though every thing possible was done that medical skill could direct, he passed away this after noon.
 In the death of Mir Slye the city has sustained a distinct loss, as he identified himself with every movement that tended to upbuid and elevate the city. He was prominent in civic affairs and in religious circles As a business man he had the confidence of all with whom he had deal- ings. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Flu neral arrangements will be announced later.
 St. Margaret's guild of St. Johns Epis- copal church will meet Wednesday after noon at o'clock with Mrs. H. Bross on Nineteenth street All members are urged to attend as the affairs of the booth at the State Fair will be settled up.
 From a late report from the Davis in- firmary the condition of Miss Jessie Terry is extremely critical and the worst may be expected at any time.
 Owing to the death of F. M. Slye the address of the Rev. Marvin Hefiin before the Epworth league, which was to have been delivered at the Methodist church to- morrow night. has been postponed in- definitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Travel Incoanito.

Paris, October 1S.-The King and Queen of Spain are at present in Paris They are travelling incognito.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

Sheriff Miller of Clay is shy a pair of handcuffs He caught one John T. Smith in cotton field of neighbor helping himself to the feecy staple, reaping where he had not sown, so to speak, and the sheriff arrested John T. and handcuffed that individual. At the exact psychologi- cal moment Smith jumped from the sher- iff's buggy, handcuffs and all and Tit a rag"-and, unlike the cat, he~has never ,"came back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

One trial will convince you The Gawk is the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
GRAND JURY MAKES
 ITS FINAL REPORT
Eighty-Six True Bills Are Re-
 turned
WANT SUNDAY CLOSING
Tennessee Valley Fair Association Names Directors-Negroes Have Successful Fair Miss
 Mary Scruggs Dies.

Huntsville, October 1s.-(special.) )-The grand jury that has been in session two weeks made it's final report to Judge Tancred Betts in the law and equity court. Eighty-six true bills were found The report called attention to the de- crease in the number of murder cases during the past IS months. The bringing of frivolous cases before the grand jury was discouraged. It is stated that these cases consume a great deal of the time of grand juries. Attention is directed to the reckless swearing of citizens who testify before the grand juries and they are reprimanded for their loss of mem ory when 1t comes to telling of things that they should know. Officials of the county are requested to aid in the en- forcement of the anti-cigarette laws. Sun day selling in Huntsville is given a round criticism and the officers of the county are called on to enforce the Sunday clos ing laws strictly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

A largely attended rally for the purpose of increasing interest in the Farmers union was recently held here, which aroused much enthusiasm. A local will shortly be organized here with 25 st-ong farmers as charter members The fea- ture of this rally was a speech by R. A. Clay on good roads, in which he warmly defended the Overton amendment and Senator Bankhead's position. His remarks were warmly received and this secti,n will vote solidly for the necessary legis- lation to bring about MT. Bankhead s desires.
 It is no unusual thing to see farmers coming in here with 2OOO pounds on two- horse wagon, due to the work already done on county roads. Practically every interest has been benefited by the money this county has voted for roads and even the chronic croakers admit that the money has been well handled and value received for same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19


 A majority of the farmers report that cotton will be harvested by November 1, some being about through now. The grade has been high, due to the excellent weather for Investing and the yield IS proving equal to, or nearly so, the pro duction of last year. Farmers are meet ing their obligations as promptly as pos sible and where cotton is being held 1t is warehoused so that receipts can be is- sued against it in order that the Iner- chants can apply same to their obliga- tions with the banks After fertilizer notes are met the sale of cotton m this section will be limited until about De- cember l, unless 10 cents is realized be- fore that time. Officials of the Farmers union are urging the farmers to make fer tilizer notes hereafter due about Decem- Der 15 in order to keep as much cotton as possible off the market in the early fall when mills need it most.
 That a trust can be the means of man making money has been shown in the case of Nose Walters, a hustling negro. who made about $10O in one week recently cutting hay. He bought an out fit of mower, rake and press iron: the International Harvester company, on easy terms and mas paid for it .n two ssa- sons Ii is estimated that for every dol- lar this trust has taken out of the south they have put two back in the shape of hay and feedstuffs that the farmers had not saved to any appreciable extent here tofore.
 The cotton seed business is rushing. The Cotton Seed Crushers association has worked might and main to keep the price down to q cents per bushel, but A. l.. Vaughn an independent buyer, has been steadily boosting the price until about z7 cents per bushel is being freely paid to- day. Some farmers are holding for 30 cents and from present indications they will get that price for exercising little patience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
BANK 0F CUBA IN
 FINE CONDITION s. C. Ward Is Again Elected
 Cashier INTERESTED IN GOOD ROADS Cotton Is Being Gathered Rapidly and the Bulk of the Crop
 Will Be Out by No
 Vember 1.
INTERESTED IN GOOD ROADS

Cuba, October 1I-(Special.) 1.-The an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Cuba was held yesterday at the close of business. Ninety per cent of the stock was present and voting. The af- fairs of the bank were found to be in excellent shape with deposits about the same as last year, despite the low price prevailing for cotton this fall
 An annual dividend of 10 per cent was declared, all of which was passed to the surplus, which now makes the surplus equal to 25 per cent of the capital stock all of which has been accumulated ;n four years, besides paying annual divi- dends in cash of per cent each year. The resignation of M. Tannenbaum as di- rector was accepted and L. Poole was elected instead. T. P. McGowan was also made a director vice s. c. Ward, elected cashier
 MT. Ward was commended for the eX cellent showing made as to earnings for the past fiscal year, and with T. o. Vaughn as assistant, was elected cashier for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

The recent record breaking run of the fleet of submarine boats is of especial in terest to Talladega people on account of the fact that Lieutenant D. c. Bingham, a Talladega boy, was In command of the Wiper" one of the best of the boats. The officers and men composing the crews were on duty for four days without sleep and with opportunity to eat while at work only. The performance of this fleet has evoked much praise in naval circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

George Watson, the negro who assault ed and robbed the Birmingham lad at Chldersburg some months since was called up for sentence yesterday morn ing. The jury heard his case a week ago, and had brought in a verdict of guilty, sentencing him to be hung. Wat son is, himself, but little more than a boy, probably IS or 19 years of age, and he did not seem to feel the danger of his position, judging from the expression of his face. Judge Miller was much agi- tated while passing sentence on him, evil dently keenly feeling the responsibility of his station as Judge. He nXed December as the day of Watsons death The counsel appointed by the court Graves Embry and Frank l.. Vance, gave notice of an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

The city owns it's waterworks, but con- ducts it through a commission, composed of three citizens. The price of water un- der the ordinance is to be fixed by joint action of the commission and city coun
 cil--which action has not been taken and as consequence the price of water re- mains the same as it was in 1900 when a foreign corporation owned the water
 works. Recently the commission placed meters on every consumer, and when the bills were presented on october 1 there were some surprises in store for the con sumers. Some of them had used-accord- ing to the meter-all the way from 5000 to 10000 gallons of water in excess of the 1S,OO0 gallons allowed during the past quarter. After listening to the various complaints and excuses the commission decided not to charge for the excess this time, but warned the public that 1t would claim it sure, if it ever occurred again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

Southern Railway, the only afternoon train to Washington, Philadelphia and New York; through sleeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

Moved to 2O9-10 Woodward. Telephone 1544 Bell. Dr. w. R. billiard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

From a late report from the Davis in- firmary the condition of Miss Jessie Terry is extremely critical and the worst may be expected at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

The stockholders of the Tennessee Val ley Fair association met yesterday and elected Il directors, as follows: Ed L. Pulley, R. E. Smith, o. K. Steagall, Clar- endon Davis, J. Robert Jones, Dr. J. D. Humphrey, John J. Bradley, Clarence Beasley, John M. Hampton. H. M. Rhett and w. F. Garth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

The first annual North Alabama Colored Fair came to an end last night after run ming four days. The fair was a success in all respects. There were many fine exhibits and spirit of keen rivalry was aroused among the negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

Miss Mary Scruggs died very suddenly last night at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. R. Matthews, after an illness of few hours with pneumonia Miss Scruggs was taken i'll on Thursday. She was a lifelong member and active worker in the First Methodist church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
Original Notice.

In the District Court of Iowa, in and for
Winneshiek County, April term. A. d. ZOOS
In the matter of the Estate of Eliza Jane
TelfOrd deceased.
Notice of application by the Administrators,
with the VIII annexed, for an order author
izing him 10 sell real estate.
NOTICE.
To Lille Telford, Mary j. Telford, Neil Weber
Telford. and Ethel Telford. persons inter
ested in the property concerned herein.
You and each of you, will take notice, that
there is now on file in the office OF the Clerk
of the District Cou, of Iowa, in and for Win
neshiek County, n petition of the undersign-
en-, administrator OF the Estate of Eliza Jane
Teford. deceased, with the will annexed,
which petition sets forth, and explains that
there is no personal property in the said es-
tate, and that the real property, to-wit:-
Lots A. and ~, in Rail Road Addition to the
City OF DEBORAH, Winneshiek County, Iowa,
being the only real property in said estate, is
liable to get out of repair, and go TO waste.
and that the same has been sold TOR the taxes
accruing thereon, and the undersigned, for
the purpose of avoiding these i'll conditions,
and for the settlement of the said estate, the
payment of the expense OF settlement, the eN-
ecution of the said will, and the carryingoout
the purposes thereof, and distribution OF the
proceeds OF the laid property, in accordance
with the terms OF the said VIII, and the or
ders of Court, in view thereof. asks the court
in the said petition for an order To sell the
said above described property, at either pub
lie or private sale, and for such other and fur
ther orders as shall be in harmony with the
Law and said will.
And you are further notified, that unless
you appear to the said petition, and make OBJ
lection thereto, on or before noon of the first
day OF the next term of said Court, which said
term will begin on the 10th day of April, AID.
1s0S, and be held at the City of DEBORAH, Win
neshiek County, Iowa, the prayer of the said
petition will be granted, or as soon thereafter
as the Court, in the due course of business.
may reach the cause. The petitioner has Ill
ed a copy of the said petition for you. Gov
ern yourselves accordingly.
Dated, DEBORAH Iowa, lth February, 1905.
III. LOGSDON,
administrators OF the estate of Eliza Jane
TelfOrd, with the Will annexed. ia
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
Primary Dates.

June ?, primary election.
June 8, canvass of votes by boards
of supervisors.
June 10, canvass of votes by state
executive council.
June 20, county conventions.
Between June and July 2, district
conventions.
Between June Is and July 2, state
conventions.
Before June Is sworn statements of
expenses must be filed.
Thirty days prior to June 2, nomi
nation papers of candidates for county
Office must be filed with county audi
tor.
Forty days prior to June 2, nomi-
nation papers OF candidates for state,
congressional, state legislative offices
and for United States senator and
electors must be filed with the secre.
tary of state.
Thirty days prior to June 2, the
secretary of state certifies the nomi-
nation papers in his office to county
auditors.
Fifteen days before June 2, county
auditors must send sample ballots to
candidates.
Twenty-four hours after s p. m.
June 2. Judges must file returns with
county auditors.
Thirty days before June 2. county
committees of parties must certify to
county auditors number of delegates
in county convention. allotted to pre-
cincts.
June IL, county auditors forward
list of delegates. elected to sit in
county conventions, to county chair.
men of parties.
Not less than ten nor more than
sixty days before county conventions
calls must issue for district conven-
tions.
Thirty days before June 2. the COM
mittees must certify the number of
delegates in county and district con.
ventions to the county auditor.
Not later than June IL, the county
auditor must send list of elected
county delegates to the county chair
man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19

West Union has purchased new
pump for the city water works plant
at an expense of 81, $50.
Prof. Waters of Story City succeeds
Prof. Sanders as superintendent of
the West Union schools.
The farmers short course at Man
chester last week was a great success,
over 1900 ears of corn being on ex.
hibition.
A few nights ago the citizens of
Hartley raised So, 600 in stock for the
new interurban from Sioux City to
Spirit Lake, and Hospers raised So, 900.
A Spencer photographer, +. W.
Medlar, is the first Iowan to make
use of the notable discovery of color
photography, which has recently in
terested the scientific world.
Mayor Schug of Hawkeye has pro-
claimed that after Feb. 18th no person
will be allowed to sell butter or milk
within the limits of that town, for
family use, without first subjecting
their cows to the tuberculosis test.
Lydia V. Tobias of Ottumwa, died
one day last week. She was said to
be the only woman in the state who
believed in women wearing male at
tire and for years attracted much
notoriety by her pantaloons and coats
made of calico
Last Thursday an express package
was delivered to Chas. Merwin, by
agent Hendrick and the same was de-
posted by Conductor Merwin in the
express safe, but Charley forgot to
lock the safe when he had a hurry
call to assist in putting car in re-
pair in the train. While outside, the
safe door was lifted and the package.
containing travellers money orders to
the amount of $500 consigned to New
York City, taken out. Two travelling
men in the car when Charley left it
are suspicioned. -Waukon Republican.
The man in this world who is
pulled up with his little business and
political successes could learn life S
lesson by going to the CLARK county
poor house and talking with an in
mate there who is waiting for his last
summons. He has been wealthy; he
has filled the Office of sheriff of a
large and populous county he has
been postmaster of a county seat town
in Iowa for many years; he has been
twice elected to the Iowa Legislature
and no doubt in his day felt himself
TO be happy and prosperous man.
But now at the age of IS years. he is,
waiting. waiting for the final call
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
Notice of Appointment.

Notice of the appointment OF Administrat-
or OF the Estate of Julia Il. Nelson Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed Administrators of
the estate of
JULIA Il. NELSON,
late OF Pleasant Township, in the County OF
Winneshiek, State of Iowa, deceased. in
testate, ana has taken upon himself that
trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All
persons having demands upon the estate of
the said deceased are required To exhibit the
same: and persons indebted TO the said estate
are called upon TO make payment 10
EDWIN HOVER,
Administrator.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Jan. q, 1905
G. y. Boice, Atty. GA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
What TO Do When Bilious.

The right thing TO do when you feel
bilious is to take dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse the stomach and
regulate the liver and bowels. Try
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
Skin Disease Of Twenty Years Standing
Cured

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and they did me no good, but two
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Mrs. Fannie Griffin, Troy, Ala.
Chamberlain Salve is for sale by
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
This Nav Interest You.

No one is immune from kidney
trouble, so just remember that Foley's
Kidney Cure will stop the Irregular
ties and cure any case of kidney and
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. Engbertson' $
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