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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Christmas Stamns at Mobile.

Mobile. December 21.-(Special )-The famed Christmas stamps have reached Mobile by way of the Young Mems Chris tion association, where Secretary F. w. Evans is cooperating with the Alabama Red Gross Christmas tsamp committed The first small lot received by MT. Evans were immediately disposed of and more were requested of the Tuskegee head quarters of the committee. These will be received Monday morning with third consignment promised within another day. These are the same holiday stickers which have been sold for the sake of anti-consumption work to the extent of 90 GOO, GOO stamps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Christmas Proclamation.

Decatur, December 21.--(Special )-May- or Henry A. Skeggs has just issued a blanket Christmas proclamation regard ing the conduct of the citizens of De- catur during the holidays. The proclama- ton goes on to say that it shall be un- lawful to discharge fireworks or fire arms of any kind within the limits of the city. Heretofore the discharge of fireworks during Christmas has only been forbidden within the fire limits of the city. In his proclamation Mayor SSeggs also calls at tenton to the anti-spitting ordinance and to the ordinance prohibiting lettering in public places. saying these ordinances will be strictly inforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

a years special work at Johns Hop kins. He was selected after a good and long look over a field of many applicants. Dr. Bragg was killed by a shot from his pistol several weeks ago.. Prior to that time he has been Ill and had spent much of the last two years in seeking for restoration to health. He had been physician inspector and presi- dent of the convict board before talk ing up the jail inspectors position.
 Seeing the Prisons.
 Gov. B. B. Conner and the members of the pardon board will spend Tues day at Speigner's and Wetumpka look ing over the state prisons where con- victs are kept and worked. The board is made up of Attorney General A. M. Garber, Secretary of State A. M Julian and Auditor William ". Bran don. It Is the purpose of the board to make full and complete inspection of the prison houses and undertake to find out just what is needed to keep them in the best of shape for the care of the prisoners.
 Old Soldiers Benefit.
 A musical entertainment, at which men prominent In state affairs took part, was given at the Grand theatre tonight for the benefit of the old soldiers at the Mountain Creek Home. Gov. B. B. Conner was present as were other officials. An interesting feature was the Adding contest between old veterans. The full programme fol- lows:
 Opening address Gen. w. W. Bran don, state auditor.
 Miss Nellie B. Wolff, violinist.
 Veteran Joe Rasima. violinist
 Address, Gov. B. B. Conner.
 Address, Col. Horace Hood.
 Veteran Alfred Lee, violinist.
 Miss Francis Wolff, vocalist.
 Address, Maj. Wallace Screws.
 Veteran w. A. Seals, violinist.
 Address, Judge John Pudifoy.
 Veteran Thomas J. Salley, violinist
 Good night, Capt. J. M. Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Postal Chances.

Washington, December 21.--Rural carriers appointed: Bridgeport. route l, Scott Tinker carrier. N. B. Hughes sub stitute; McF'all, route 1. Arthur T. Will banks carIser, no substitute; Bell City, route 2. J. F. Miller carrier, Robert S. Jones substitute; Slocomb, route l, Joseph F. Foster carrier, John Jordan substitute. Benjamin C. Davis Is ap- pointed postmaster at Oak Grove, Mo- bile county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
GOVERNOR MAKES
 CONNECTS HAPPY 7hirty-seven Are Pardoned
 and ParoIed SAID TO BE NEW RECORD Men Will Go Free Tomorrow Morning So as to Have Full Day to Get
 Home for Christmas
 Day.
SAID TO BE NEW RECORD

Montgomery, December 4.-(Special)- On Wednesday morning, two days before Christmas, 37 convicts, now serving under sentences of the courts of the state, will go free, by the clemency of Gov. B. B. Conner, a concession to the mercy that is to oe a part of the season. Of this number four are full pardons and SS pa roles. The time of release will give each one time to get home for the holidays. The full list follows:
 Pardons.
 Jim Tyner, Crenshaw county, murder, 1905, 10 years.
 Peter Mayo, Covington county; man. slaughter, 1907, two years.
 Mike Conolly, Mobile county, man. slaughter, 1907, two years.
 Paroles.
 Joe Bagwell, Tuscaloosa county, grand larceny, 1908, two years
 Festus Caddell, Bibb county, murder,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Unknown Suicide Found.

Mobile, December 21.-The body of an unknown white man about 35 years of age, who had evidently committed suicide, was found on the banks of Chtcl1a sabogue creek near this city to- day. An empty bottle which had con tasned landanuI1 was found near the corpse. There was nothing on the clothing to identify the man. The body was buried in potter's field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
First Panama Vessel

Mobile, December 2l.-The chooner D. L. Linton, dying the flag of Panama, entered this port today. She is the first vessel flying the flag of that re- public to enter this port. The vessel, which is new one, Is in command of Capt. Richard Boden, from Puerto Bello.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Notice.

The annual meeting of the stockhod- CTS of the American Trust and Savings bank of Birmingham, Ala, will be held at it's banking rooms, corner First ave nue and Twentieth street, at o'clock D. m.. Tuesday. January 12 1909, for the purpose of eiecting directors for the com ing year and for the transaction of such other business as my properly come be- fore said meeting.
 w. W. CRAWFORD. 12-S-22-1-5-12 President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
FIREWORKS.

Just a carload at retail. Bir- mingham Fireworks Co.,, 1923 First Ave, next to Woodward building.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
in q tent by itseli as we could not

In q tent by itself as we could mot
spare them space in the building 20
give them sufficient room.
Now wish that you would take
the matter up with the Commercial
Club and advise me at once IL they
will arrange for this exhibit from
Pennington county. The last ses-
sion of the legislature passed law
enabling the county commissioners
in every county to approprite a sum
not exceeding 5000 to assist in this,
and surely, with conditions existing
as they are In Pennington county at
this time. they will grant this re-
quest. In any event they will II
the matter is properly showed to
them.
II have two good spaces left and
shall be pleased to assign one of them
to Pennington county. Your rail-
road connection is fine, which will
induce your people to come to the
State Fair, and at the same time the
advertising which Pennington coun-
sty will receive from such an exhibit
will many times repay the expenses.
Yours very truly,
c. N. Mc1lvaine."
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

Claude was able to accompany his
mother home and it is to be hoped
that he will continue to improve.
Joseph Bielmair, of Wall, was a
business visitor in Rapid City Thurs
day.
Joseph Maxwell and wife, Of Bend,
were in town on II shopping tour
Wednesday.
s. E. Longenecker returned home
yesterday from short business trip
down the line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barnett, of
Harrisburg. Pa, came in Friday
morning and are the guests of their
son, A. ]. Barnett.
Rev. G. ID. Erskine, of Sturgis,
was in town visiting friends the first
of the week. He was accompanied
home by his sister, Edith, for few
days stay.
President Cook, of the Spearfish
Norman school, was in the city a
few hours yesterday on his way
home from attending the National
Educational Association. He visit
ed New York, Thousand Islands, and
other places while away.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brigham and
son, Allen, of Alpena, have been Wis
ting Mr. and Mrs. o. f. Prall for
a few days. They left this morning
for the Northern Hills where they
will spend a Week They also intend
taking in the Wind cave before go
ing home.
Saturday afternoon there was a
meeting of the ladies at the bust
ness mems club rooms, for the pur-
pose OF organizing an auxiliary to
the club. Mrs. j. b.. Gossage was
made chairman and Miss Edna Smith
secretary The following officers
were elected: President, Mrs 1. M.
Humphrey; vice president, Mrs. G. B.
Mansfeld; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. Geraldine Stannard. The or
ganization will be known as the
Ladies Auxiliary to the Business
Mems club.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
Early Closing.

For some time an effort has been
made looking toward the closing of
the stures of the city at six o'clock
each evening of the week except Sat-
urday evening and as an expression
of how they stood IN reference to
the early closing movement, eighty
nine wage earners Of the city signed
the following agreement in short
time Wednesday,:
The undersigned, mechanics and
wage earners of Rapid City and Vi
cinity, having heard of the move
ment now being taken for closing
the business houses ut six O'Clock
in the evening, excepting Saturdays,
express our strong approval of the
movement and hereby agree to do
our trading within the shortened
business hours, and in every way
we can to make the change a sue
cess"
Only four men refused to sign,
Several who signed, said this action
should have been taken long ago.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
Appropriation of Water.

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Office of the State Engineer,
Pierre, S. d. April IA, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
George B. Mansfield, OF, Rapid City,
Pennington County, s. D.. has made
an application in accordance with
the provisions of the irrigation laws
of South Dakota for q permit to APP
propriate for beneficial use 200 cubic
feet Of water per second of time
from Rapid Greek through the Mans
field Water Right, the point Of d.
version Of which Is to be located
upon the left bank of said stream in
the southwest quarter Of the south
east quarter of section 8 township
north, range east. B. H. M, said
water to be. used for the purpose Of
mining, power, manufacturing and
other purposes.
This application will be taken up
by the state engineer at his Office at
Pierre for consideration and appro-
pirate action, upon the 18th day OF
June 1908, at 8 q. M, at which time
Fall persons who believe that the prior
rights would be induriously affected,
or that the allowance Of the permit
would be detrimental to public vel
fare. and also parties making the
application, and to be benefited, are
notified to be present either by
sworn affidavit or in person for the
purpose Of presenting; any relative
testimony.
SAMUEL n. LEA.
State Engineer.
First publication April II. 1908,
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Notice for r tion-Is0lated
@ Tract-sublic Land Sale. as

Notice for Publication- Isolated
Tract Public Land Sale.
Department Of the Interior. Rapid
City Land Once, June ls, 1908.
Notice Ii hereby given that as az
frected BY the missioner Of the
General Land Qflce, under the pro-
visions Of the Act OF Congress-, ap-
proved. June TIN 1905 ga Stat,
s LID we win OFFER At public sale 70
the highest bidder, at ? o'clock i.
N. J, on the 2sth day otS July next at
this once the following tract Of
land: ilortheast quarter. northWest
quarter. section township
north range . ssalss, Y. q. J lsss|
Any person clalmins "a yersely the
above descfl bsd lands - adxettissd
10 ale claims 81 All ons ~ ~ NJ
tore TIC tims dssli M fof 80
sssS IL, urk n lleSistsf..
eeiyes.;
srs Ds6lise &! i a!!:s II
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
NEW TOWNSHIPS ORGANIZED.
Pennington County Now Has Twelve
Civil Townships.

Pennington County Now Has Twelve
Civil Townships.
With the civil townships that were
organized recently by the board Of
county commissioners, Pennington
county now has twelve civil town
ships and two organized towns.
Citizens of several other localities
are talking organization and that
number will undoubtedly be In
creased at the next meeting Of the
board.
Flat Butte township was organ
lied, to comprise the following ter
ritory: commencing at the northeast
corner of township 2 south, II east,
thence west eight and one-half miles
to the wall, thence south nine miles
to the wall, thence east to the coun-
ty line, thence north to the place Of
beginning. The township is in the
extreme eastern part of the county,
between the two lines of railroad.
The supervisors appointed are, w.
Albert Reed, Earl B. Davis and G..
w. Pullman. Justice of the peace,
F. Jeffrey. Constable, Fred Nor
gan.
Township 8 north, II east, was
organized to be known as White
township. Supervisors, George Van
Meter, D. M. Lester and Ernest
Doan. Clerk, Nels Axlund. Treas
urer, Frank Merchan.
Township 2 north, 16 east, was
organized to be known as Huron
township. Supervisors, M. D.
Keim, D. e. Sims, and j. s.
Schmitten. Clerk, Frank Bloodgood.
Justice Of the Peace, George Schafer.
Constable, John M. Campbell. Road
overseer, Grin Grown.
THE remainder of the officers for
those townships will be appointed at
some future meeting Of the board.
Four new school districts were or
ganized, making a total of sixty dis
tricts in the county.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
LETTER FROM STATE FAIR SEC.
RETARY TO SECRETARY OF
BUSINESS MEMS 5CLIIR.


The South Dakota State Fair will
be held at Huron on September 2, 3,
8, 10 and II and many are OF the.
opinion that Pennington county
ought to have an exhibit on the
grounds. The following letter, which
is self explanatory, has been re-
ceived by George B. Mansfield, sec
rotary Of the Business Mems Club:
Huron, 8. D.. July 8, 1908.
my Dear Sir: There is matter
that I desire to write you about
which would be OF more benefit to
Pennington county than anything you
can do along the line of Advertising
From all Indications the fair this
year will draw the largest crowd In
Its history and the agricultural ex-
hibits will, beyond doubt, be far i
advance Of any Of our state fairs In
the past.
The following counties have Al
ready arranged for exhibits: Brown,
Spink; CLARK, le1oddington, Kings
bury, Hanson, Hand, Hyde, Hughes,
- y
Stanley and Turner county has APP
piled for space. am very much
pleased to learn. that the Commercial
Club. Of Belle Fourche. has arranged
for an entire exhibit from that sec
ton OF the county.
Last year the only county west OF
1.-The Missouri river that had an ex-
Ihibit at the State Fair was Stanley
county and 1 assure you that, hav-
ling lived IN the eastern part Of the
Estate for twenty -fives years, was
very much surprised at the products
raised there and 30 was every other
lesi lent n this portion Of the state.
ditisn % this. there are thons-
ands d people who come here from
he esstsrn sta tes each year whosyiew
Ithsxe exhihtt
mi ~ sAy 81 edition. that
county tho home Or the
Eair, has j splendid bnildinx
szNsSghs d ssssasssssax-
1llsdt sch 81
N M v il tSi.
4 u snt.t s1hihik
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
LOW RATES EAST.

TILE NORTH WESTERN L1NE
Low Round-trip rates will be made
from points on The North Western
Line for the Prohibition National
Convention, Columbus, Ohio, July g.
8. National Educational Aseocia-
ton, Cleveland, Ohio, June 25 to
July l. G. A. r. Encampment, Tole-
do, Ohio. August ~. to 80 and
knights of Pythias Conclave, Boston,
Mass, July 81 to August 8.
For full particulars apply to
agents, Chicago & North Western
Railway. =
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
y II head Brood sows. pedigreed,
registered AK
Duroc Jerseys
Poland Chinas
!. ]. Berry, Philip, 8: D.
Sale Of Public building Lands.

Notice is herebp given that on
September 18th, 1903, all Of the
Public. building Lands in Penning-
ton County will be offered for sale
at public auction between the hours
of 10 o'clock a. m. and 5. o'clock p.
M, at the front door Of the court
house in said county.
Said lands will be sold in large
or small tracts to suit the purchaser.
sale address this department.
Dated at Pierre, s. D., July let,
1908.
o. g. Dokken.
Commissioner Of School and Pub
lie Lands.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
Agents Wanted.

1920 crayon portraits 40 cents.
fromes 10 cents and up. sheet pic
lures one cent each. You can make.
400 per cent. profit or $4,000 per
week. Catalogue and samples free..
FRANK w. WILLIAMS COMPANY,
1908 w. Taylor Street.. Chicago, III.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
WAS MARRIED. BEFORE.
NJ. Il. Bright WHO Was Murdered
AT Inlay, Claimed by Another

The latest in the Bright murder
case is that Mr.. Bright was married
some years ago, and Monday even
ing the lady arrived from Everett,
Wash, to identify the remains.
Since Mrs. Bright's arrival it is
learned that the murdered man tray
eled under four different names:
Marion F. Dragoo, c. B. Bright, NJ.
r. Golden and NJ. F. Bright. She
married Mr.. Bright in October, 1894,
at Everett, Wash, where they resid-
ed until the two men, Bright and
Randall, got into some difficulty
in 1898.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

smith-Premier typewriter for sale;
in excellent shape. Enquire at The
Union Office for particulars.
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Notice.

After April 1, 1908, my parlors
will be open from until - a. M,
and from 1 to 7.30 p. m. Positively
no work taken after 1880 p. m. Han
ma T. Knapp, Room 9. Flormann
Block, Rapid City, s. D.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

Gray horse, branded half circle s
on left hip. weight between HOO
and 1900 pounds. Last seen east of
Blackhawk. Willing to pay SO for
information or return Of horse to
sawyer's barn In Rapid City.
rheo. johnson,
Box 81. Blackhawk. s. D.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

Although open for business less
than week the candy kitchen in the
Farlow building on Sixth street is al
ready finding many customers for
the wholesome homemade candy
manufactured there.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

Oyster Bay, July 16.-President
Roosevelt has refused to make
speeches into receivers Of talking
machines for the purpose of making
records for public sale.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

For Your Eye Troubles and Glasses
consult your resident physician and
optomerist, DR.. Rose-the only ply
stefan in Rapid City who makes this
speciality and whose experience In
in that line is worth something to
you. 612 st. Joe Street.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

Those having knowledge Of So
ciety items will confer favor by
calling up phone 146. or by paying
NJ : personal visit. This will be
appreciated by both The Union and
- editor.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
Hills flowers and foliage being used.

Hills flowers and foliage being used.
,Hurlbut's orchestra furnished beau
tiful music for the occasion, and ev-
erything was done for the pleasure
of the guests as we'll as for the sat
isfaction OF the family.
Misses Sarah and Lottie HALEY
carried the ribbons which formed
the aisle through which the bridal
couple passed. Mrs. Albert HALEY
was matron of honor, Miss Frances
HALEY maid of honor, and James
HALEY, Jr., was best man. Albert
HALEY and Jay Carpenter, of Reno,
New, were ushers.
During the reception which follow
ed the wedding Mrs. I. NJ. HUM
phrey was in charge of the dining
room, while Mrs. Thomas Sweeney
distributed boxes of wedding cake.
Misses Fanny Chase, Frances Morris,
Sarah HALEY and Rhea Smith served
the guests with ice cream. cake and
minis. The guests passed from the
dining room to the music room
where lovely lot of wedding pres
ents were to be seen, and from there
10 the piazza which had been ar
ranged as reception room, riggs
and potted plants being used Mrs.
f. H Rugg and Mrs c.. j. Buell.
We're in charge here, with Mrs. j.
c.. Blyman and Misses Helen Brown
and Blanche Chase pouring the fruit
punch. The guest book was in
charge of Misses Danielson and
Schenck out of town guests.
The best wishes of large number
of friends go with the young couple
for they are worthy of many happy
years. After a few days camping at
Sylvan Lake. they will be at home
to their friends at their pretty new
home on west Boulevard.
The wedding bells have been I'M
usually busy the last few days. This
time it is the pleasure of The Union
to chronicle the marriage in this
city, July ID, of Oliver Rhinehart
and Miss Jessie johnson, both of
Rapid City, Rev. Upton officiating.
Miss Johnson has been in Rapid City
only a short time, but during that
time has made many friends, all of
whom extend their best wishes. Mr..
Rhinehart is an attorney and real
estate man here, and The Union
JONES in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. .Rine-
hart the best that life has in store
In Rapid City, July II, 1908, at
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Skagg,
Jacob Vail, Of Stoneville, and Miss
Katherine Hid, of Rapid City, Rev.
NJ. R. Sheldon performing the GER
emory. Both of the contracting par
ties are we'll and favorably known
in this city, the bride, trained
nurse, coming from Chicago about
two years ago. The groom is a
prosperous rahcher living about
twelve miles from stoneville. In
the evening there was an informan
reception held at Mrs. Skaggs at
which many of their friends took
the opportunity of expressing their
good wishes.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs Wahl left for Stone
vile Tuesday where they go to make
their future home.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17

On December %, 1903, Messrs.
Bright and Randall got into some
trouble while making away with
some chickens belonging to Percy
Shubert, during which Mr.. Shubert
was killed. Mr.. bright was blamed
for the murder, and Mr.. Randall was
convicted of burglery, and after serv-
ing one year was for some reason
released. Mr.. Bright escaped and
has been away from there ever since.
Mr.. Bright had an Insurance pol
icy with the Woodmen of the World,
upon which his first wife had kept
up the premiums, and has receipts
to show that the policy is paid up
to October 1, 1908. The policy was
made out in the name of G. B..
Bright.
The two women and a deputy
sheriff visited the scene of the MUIR
der and the home near Inlay this
week, but did not gather much that
will be of use in the prosecution.
Mrs. Bright No. positively iden-
titled both Bright and Randall, and
this morning she left over the
Crouch line, taking with her the
body of her husband.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-17
Married,


Wedt eaday afternoon, July /;
ss3 orcnrred the marriage of Al
ssart Chauncey Hunt and Mis- Helen
Jssanette HALEY, both O. this city,
Holbrook ofliciatinx The
side II the daukh ter Of Nj and Mrs
mes HALEY, and has alw1Ys made
sssis city her home II. 81 pleasinS to
that M y j ~ q teinA in here
NJ. HINT ~ y ~ ltion With Inc
:EEsrst Natfon6i l,an ana hax also
s.llt him hi ~ Th1s
I ddIn6 Sefe q lon lIrfSf III fonE
esslnck M i ~ 4 4 u 81
l; III, iay 81 o
b u Of