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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
HUNTSVILLE WILL.
 PAVE ITS STREETS
Ambitious Improvement 0rdi-
 nanceS Are Adopted
ID EXTEND WATER MAINS
Special Committee Reports Favorably On Purchase of Calhoun Property for Municipal Building and
 Carnegie Library.

Huntsville December 4.-(Special. )- The most ambitious improvement ordin- ance that has been adopted during the present city administration was confirmed by the city council last night by unan- imous vote. The new ordinance pro- vides for the paving of West Clinton street from the First Baptist church to the corporation limits, a distance of more than half mile. Between and on each side of the electric railway tracks a distance of IS inches the paving is to be of vitrfied brick. The gutters are to be of vtrifled brick three feet from the curb and the space between is to be paved with asphalt. Owners of abutting railway are required to pay the cost of the improvements.
 An ordinance was also confirmed ex- tending the city water main system into Patton addition, 8 residence suburb.
 A report was made by a special com mittee the project for the purchase of the Calhoun property across from the custom house as a site for municipal buildings, Carnegie library and public park. The committee was instructed to draw up ground plans showing the ex- tent of the improvement and report at the next meeting of the council. A spe- cial issue of bonds in the sum of $75, GOO may be required for this proposition as the ground alone will cost s25,0O0
 The body of Mrs. James R: Johnson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
DAUGHTERS CLOSE
 ANNISTON MEETING

Annis.on, December 4.-(Special. )-Most of the delegates to the Alabama conven- tion of the Daughters of the American Revolution who have been in session in this city for the past two days, left tor their homes this morning, although some have remained over guests Tn the families where they have been en- tertained and others to hear the address of Mrs. j. NJ Wyly of Montgomery on ''The Evolution of the American Flag" at the Oxford college building this aft ernoon at o'clock Mrs. Wyly has achieved a wide reputation by this ad- dress and she had a large audience.
 A distinct surprise was sprung yester- day evening Just before the adjournment when an able address by Mrs. Ellen Pe- ter Bryce of Tuscaloosa resulted in cap turing the next convention for that city over Tuscumbia and Eufaula, the other applicants. Eufaua has invited the , daughters for four years in succession and when her claim was presented yesterday morning 1t was considered foregone conclusion that she would be favored. In fact, definite information was given out to this effect. But the eloquence of Mrs. Bryce had not been taken into consideration. She took the floor after all other claims had been presented just
 before adjournment yesterday evening, l when the final vote was to be taken | and in calm, assured tone of voice 1 began to extol the virtues of the Druid 1 City. Her eloquenee was irresistible and | almost before they knew what they were doing. the other applicants had with drawn in her favor, thus giving the next convention to Tuscaloosa for next Decem- Der.
 The round of social gayeties which have marked the meetings came to a close with the reception at the home of Col. and Mrs. John R. Knox yesterday even ing several hundred guests attending. Enjoyable features of the reception were vocal numbers by Mrs. J. Morgan Smith of Birmingham and Miss Harrison of OpelilIa.
 Through an error in this correspond ence last night it was stated that the next meeting would go to Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
COBB PUSHES HIS
 COOSA ENTERPRISE
HARRIS cooPERAGE PLANT WILL BE READY FOR BUSINESS AT GACSDEN NEXT MONTH-T. J. MARTIN DANGEROUSLY ILL.

Gadsden, December 4-(Special.)-R- H. Cobb of Aaniston, who has been spend- ing some days in Gadsden In the inter- ests of the Coosa River Electric com pany, an organization for the purpose of developing the power at Lock No. 2, has secured liberal subscriptions to his stock among the business men in this city. The project is said to be a feasible one and the prospects for its success seem good MT. Cobb has a bill pend ing before Congress to enlist the coop eration of the government in the con- struction of the dam as this will be an aid in the development of the river for navigation. It is hoped to secure the enactment of this measure at the present session of Congress.
 An official of the Harris Cooperage company, which has a heading mill at Lebanon and is constructing buildings here for the removal of the enterprise to this city, said this morning that the change would be made some time next month. The buildings here will be ready for occupancy by the middle of this month but the company has quantity of material on hand at its present loca- ton that it desires to work up before leaving
 T. J. Martin of Jacksonville, Calhoon county, father of Woodson J. Martin of this city, is reported to be dying His son Is with him. MT. Martin Is one of the well known men in this part of the state, having been solicitor of the old Seventh judicial circuit before it's division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Elks' Memorial.

Anniston, December 4.-(Special.)- Anniston lodge, No. 1S9, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will hold memorial services in the Elks hall Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The fol- lowing programme has been arranged: Opening ode, "Auld Lang Syne"; prayer, Rev. J. R. BIacklock; selection, WhiclS quartet; violin solo, Miss Aileen Doug lass; eulogium, Ross Blackmon; duet, Thy Will Be Done,' Miss Ida Miller and MT. Ben Sawyer; vocal solo, MT. Scott Roberts; vocal solo, Heaven Is My Home" Miss F'lorine Smith; Than atopsis," Mrs. S. H. Mitche ell vocal duet, MT. George F. Ryan and MT. Will liam Slattery; selection, Whick quar- tet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
IMPROVEMENTS
 AT IRONATON
The Alabama Consolidated Will Spend Thousands of Dollars In
 Betterments.

Anniston, December 4.-(Special)- The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company is making extensive inn provements at it's furnaces at Ironaton which will necessitate the expenditure of thousands of dollars.
 Work has been started on the new condenser at that place, and it will be a $50O00 job. A new washer is being put in, and 1t is probable that it will be decided to put in a new poe line between now and spring. This latter item will represent an expenditure of some s10,000. It is also possible that new pumping station will be in stalled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Woodmen Elect Officers.

Tuscumbia, December Especial )- The Florence camp, W. o. w., held it's annual election last night. The fol- lowing officers were chosen: J. w. Bowser consul commander; D. C.. Clark, adviser lieutenant; B. S. Hart zog, banker: Dr. E. s. Gregory, clerk i; |. s. Masterson, escort; J. O. Miller. watchman; w M. Smith, sentry; pr. W. H. Greer and pr. J. T. Henry, physi- clans J. W. Bailey and w. F. Miller, managers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
CLIP THIS OUT
Valuable Recipe When Afflicted With Rheumatism or Bachache, Also
 Splendid Tonic

At the first sign of rheumatic pains or baekaehe, or a feeling of being gen orally run down and weakened, the fol- lowing simple prescription should be used;
 "One ounce compound syrup Sarsapa- rilla; one ounce Toris compound; half pint high-grade whisky. Mix them and take a tablespoonful before each meal and at bed time The bottle must be well shaken each time.
 Any druggist will supply these ingred- tents.
 This will eradicate the acid poisons from the blood and build up the system to it's normal healthfulness. The splendid effects will become manifest after the first few doses, but it should be continued until the person has fully regained health The worst cases of rheumatism are bound to yield to this treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
REWARD OFFERED
 FOR MURDERERS

Hartselle, December 4.-(Special)- Justice J. E. Helms of Woodland Mills was here today, and deposited the sum of $500 in the First National bank as reward for the arrest of the person or persons who murdered the Edmondson family at Woodland Mills on the night of November 25. Subscriptions are be- ing received to this reward fund daily, and it will no doubt be larger. The mystery instead of being solved seems to deepen as time goes on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Frank Teiman, man employed in one of the industrial plants of Decatur, died in a skiff on the Tennessee river here last night. Teiman and Dock Robin son. another white man, were shooting ducks on the river in the early part Of the night Robinson says that Tieman acted strangely and came very near fall ing over in the boat several times They landed the boat on the Decatur side of the river and just as they landed Tie man fell over in the boat and remained quiet pr. w. H. Watson was sent for, but when he arrived he found Tieman dead. Dr. Watson says he did not ex- anime Tieman when he found him dead, and therefore, could not say what caused his death Heart trouble, however, is said 10 have been the cause. No inquest was held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

who died two months ago while visiting in Ogden, Utah, was brought to Hunts vile yesterday afternoon and inferred ii Maple Hill cemetery Brief services were conducted by Rev. Francis Tappey. Cap tan Johnson accompanied the body of his wife home and had a vault con structed for his own body beside that containing Mrs. Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
John Edward Tompkins Dies.

Tuscumbia, December 4.-(Special)- John Edward, the 1-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. N. P. Tompkins, died yes- terday after an illness of several days The funeral took place today the little fellow being inferred beside a small sister who died two years ago. Rev E. M Glenn officiated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Petitions in involuntary bankruptcy have been filed in the United States court against the following concerns and parties, all of Florence The Lauderdale
 Canning company, the Florence Vehicle company and pr. A. D. Bellamy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
arms against the measure and are deter mined if possible to defeat it.

There is a great deal of smallpox in southwestern part of this county in the Pettey neghborhood, and some very aggravated cases have appeared. In fact, the disease is proving to be the most stub born form known in this county for years. A number of the best people in that sec tion are dangerously i'll with the malady. and many negroes have it. Every effort is being made to stamp 1t out, but it seems hard to handle Many negroes have had 1t and gotten well without ever hay ing sent for a physician. and this is the cause of it's spread
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Relatives and friends in Huntsville have been notified of the death of Mrs. Roy West in New York. Mrs, West resided in Huntsville several years. She was the mother of Mrs. Shelby Cullom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
German Ambassador Dlned.

Berlin, December 4.-Count John Hein- rich von Bernsdorff. the newly appointed German ambassador to the United States, was a guest at dinner tonight of Dr.. David Jayne Hill, the American ambas- sador, and Mrs. Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

M. D. L. Whitaker, an aged and prom inent citizen of Lincoln county, died yes terday at his home at Mulberry, Tenn. He was @ Confederate veteran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Austrian Steamer EIoated.

Venice, December 4.-The Austrian steamer Marianne, from New Orleans, before reported ashore outside Chiog- gia, has been floated and brought into harbOr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
BLANK BOOKS

Do not delay longer in order ing your Cash Books, Ledgers, Journals and other Blank Books for next year. Order to- day and insure delivery before January 1,
 ROBERTS & SON
 1872 Third Aye.
 Phones 228
 $23.25 to Washington and return via Southern Railway. Tickets on sale Dec. 5, 6, 2 and 8; limited Dec. 16. Southern Railway, the only afternoon train. Through sleeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Athens is quite metropolitan now. No COWS are allowed to roam the streets, but every animal of the COW kind must be in charge of a keeper when on the streets or alleys of the town. The police have been busy arresting the town COW for the past few days, and many have been in the COW jail The advocates of the measure were among the first to have to pay a fine, having overlooked the fact that the law went into effect Decem- Der 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Chief of Police D. c. M. Young of De- catur returned home last night from Chat tanooga, Tenn, bringing with him two negros, Ben Smith and Will Bishop, and a quantity of goods which they are &C., cused of having stolen from Williamson & Echols' Bank street store last Friday night The arrest was made in Chat tanooga by the local police officers there. These two negroes were suspected of having stolen the goods and their de scrptions were wired the Chattanooga police. In a few hours time the negroes were arrested and Chief Young went after them.
 Something like $50O worth of goods in all were stolen from the store. An en- trance was effected through back win dow. Trunks and suit cases were stolen and the other stolen goods placed in these Tracks in the back alleyway showed that the goods had been taken off in a wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Dr. J. A. Duncan, the pastor of the Methodist church, has arrived, and is now in charge of the work. He Is one of the most distinguished divines in southern Methodism. This is the smallest charge he has ever had in his ministry His board of stewards met this week and fixed his salary at 5000, the highest sal ary by far ever paid a minister in Athens of any denomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
DECATUR LANDS
 ANOTHER PLANT Cotton Growers Industrial Con- pany Is New Concern MAKES FARM IMPLEMENTS Chief Young Returns From chatta- nooea With Alleged Burglars.
 Frank Teiman Dies Sud-
 denly In a Boat.
MAKES FARM IMPLEMENTS

Decatur, December 4.-(Speeial.) )-Secre- tary Charles Bassett of the Development company of the Decaturs has just suc- ceeded in locating in New Decatur a large plant for the manufacture of agricultural implements of various kinds, including cotton choppers, cultivators and many other kinds of farming machinery. The company is known as the Cotton Crow CTS Industrial company and is ineor- porated under the laws of Maine. The general manager of the company, R. H. Gully, is now in the Decaturs. The capi- tale of the company is $250,000. At first the plant will employ 25O men and will manu- facaure about 10000 machines annually. MT. Gully says the capacity of the plant will be gradually increased.
 It is expected that work will commence on the construction of the buildings with in the next few weeks and they will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
 MT. Gully says the cotton shopper which they manufacture has been tested and has proven a success in every particular. They will also manufacture cotton drill for planting cotton seed the correct dis tance apart in hills and thus make the work of the cotton chopper much easier. Mr. Gully says that with their machinery hand work with hoe in the cotton field will be dispensed with, as all the work of cultivating can be done with machinery and that one man and two horses can easily cultivate 50 acres of cotton a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

The first business failure recorded in Athens in long time was that last night of Stein & Co.,, composed of Stein ana Gang. Their store is closed today, ana a notice is pasted on the door noti1yins tbe npblio that they have gone into bank runtcy. Their liabilities are not so large but what they will perhaps be able to settle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Ex-Mayor Thomas Turner of New De- catur returned home last night from an extended visit to England, France and various places in the British Isles and continental Europe. Mrs Turner, who ac- companied him on the trip, will remain in England for about six months before returning home
 MT. Turner says that after all there is no place like Alabama and the Decaturs. MT. and Mrs. Turner are natives of Eng land, but have lived in the Decaturs for a number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

The body of Mrs. James R. Johnson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
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In Effect Oct. z, 1907.

Trains leave Augusta as follows:
GC1NG VEST 81 A NJ, except Mon
day, Portland and Boston, 6,21 A. NJ,
Lewiston, Pennington, Rangeley, Rock
land. Portland. Boston Montreal. and
Pennington, Rockland, Portland, Boston;
Brunswick Eockiand: Portland. Boston;
us p. NJ, Portland; 10. 10 p NJ, Lewiston,
Bath, Portland. Boston. Sundays 959 A.
NJ, $50. 10 IS p. M. Portland. Boston.
GOING EAST-1259 A. NJ, Skowhegan,
Bangor. Bar Harbor, st. John, Halifax.
Aroostook Sunday morning does not
connect for SkOwhegan. or beyond Ban
gor, 2.5S A. M, .eXpress), Bangor, Calais
and Bar Harhor; 6.27 A. NJ: local to Bel
fast, Foxcroft and Bangor: 913 A. NJ,
Ioca. to, Belfast and Bangor; / p. NJ.
Waterville. FoXcroft, Bangor, b. & A. r
R.. Calais. st. John and Halifax: 2.3O
P. M, teXpress) Waterville. Bangor.
Bar Harbor: 319 p M. Waterville,
Skowhegan, Belfast. FoXcroft, Ban
gor, and Mattawamkeag: 7.32 P. NJ
Waterville and Skowhegan, 9.17 A NJ,
Sundays only, Bangor.
Accommodation extra trains leave Au-
gusta for Hallowell, Gardiner, and So.
Gardiner at 40, A. M. 200. 5.10. els.
P. NJ.
MORRIS MCDONALD. v. p. & Gen.
Mgr.
F. E. BOOTHBY, G. P. & T. A.
Portland. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
Given Up to Die.

B. spiegel. 1904 N. Virginia St, Evans
Vile, Ind, writes: For over five years
I was troubled with kidney and bladder
affections which caused me much pain
and worry. 1 lost flesh and was all run
work entirely. l had three of the best
physicians who did me no good and
was practically given up to die. Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended and the
first bottle gave me great relief, and at
ter taking the second bottle I was entire
" cured" Why not let it help your
Bowditeh, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
In the district Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of

In the district Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
JOHN II. GIBSON, IN Rankruptcy
Bankrupt
Pursuant to an order to me directed as
Trustee ir Bankruptcy Of John II. Glib
son, bankrupt. No. CALI. District Court Of
the United States. District of Maine,
Will on the thirtyfrst day of March. A.
ID. 1905 at one o'clock in the afternoon
at the 'Noosehead Inn" hotel situate
in Greenville, in the County of Piscata-
quis. and said District of Maine, offer at
public sale to the highest and best bidder.
all the goods, chattels and personal prop
crty of said bankrupt consisting of fur
niture and furnishings fixtures and sup
plies. now at said Moosehead Inn, fuel
wagons, hay. one horse, and book
accounts, as per inventory on file
with F. j. Little. Referee in Bank
ruptcy at Augusta, in the county
of kennebec, in said District of Maine.
and a copy of which can be seen at my
residence, in Greenville, aforesaid. Terms
of sale, cash, or certified check, on day of
sale, subject to confirmation by the
court.
Dated this fourteenth day of March, A.
D., 1905.
]. F. BIGNEY,
Trustee in Bankruptcy.
me-, eod4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
TRUCKING AND LIVERY BUSI-

ness, consisting of u horses, light and
heavy harnesses. double and single
jiggers. dumpcart. fiat wagon and ex-
press wagon, lumber wagon, top carriages,
double and single; sleds. seighs. pungs
robes. blankets. Many things not men
toned will sell or rent, large stable on
This business run by myself years al
ways have done large business. Will
sell all or part of above at a good trade
Must dispose of this business soon as
have other that calls my attention. Hen
~ =. Morrill,. feb25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
PROPOSALS

Proposals will be reviewed by the school
board of Vassalboro for the transporta-
ton of scholars for the ensuing year.
Bids must be sealed and marked Bids
To be closed March o. 1903. Address
+. o. HUSSEY,
Chairman School Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a new
an improvement on the laxative
of former years, as 1t does not grippe or
and is pleasant to take. II -
Bowditch. Webster Il &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

The Inhabitants of the City of Augusta,
and others having taxable property with
in said city, are hereby notified to bring
in to the undersigned, assessors of said
and all their estate, real and personal.
not by law exempt from taxation. in
Guiding money on hand, and all money
loaned on property, mortgages, notes, due
ner SO invested that interest or other
consideration shall he paid or become due
thereon. debts due more than owing, all
property held in trust as Guardian, Exec
utOr. Administrator or Trustee, other
wise. of which they may be possessed of
on the first day of April. 1908, and to be
prepared to substantiate the same by
oath. For the purpose of receiving said
lied thereto, the undersigned. Assessors
of said city, will be in session at their
office in
CITY HALL,
each day from the 25th day of April to
the 5th day Of May next. from to L
This will afford taxpayers ample orror-
tunity to look over our hooks and have
hearings il they desire them. After May
9Th. when the work of making up the
new books will commence. there will
positively he no review of valuations.
such lists will BE BARRED OF ANY
RIGHT to make application to the
County Commissioners or to the Supreme
Court for an abatement Of any taxes
which may be assessed against them.
Blanks for returns may be had of us on
application. or by calling at the office of
the City Treasurer.
JOHN T.. CHURCH
W. w. MORSE
Mch2GdSt &wky1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
For SaIe...Real Estate

FARM s.
Easy drive to Augusta, so one could
work in City if desired 10 acres. Mail
delivered, near neighbOrs, cuts IL IL
tons of hay, apples pears. blackbcrrleS
raSpherrirS. room house, tainted:
stable 2ix30 in good repair. Very low
tax rate and price is only 500.
100 acres $1,000. 1000 cords If wood, timber
for home use, only miles to depot and
market. Orchard of 300 trees. Cuts -
tons Of hay, school, noighbors and church
near, mail delivered. s room house. barn
2iXll. carriage house, hen house. Maple
shade. broad view. $1,000 takes it and
the wood will pay for the farm.
We are headquarters for farm bar
gains in Maine. Write for list No. :.
and get the most up-to-date catalog OF
farms published in this STATE.
". D. Hutchins Company,
Trust Block Tel. 431-1
AUGUSTA, MAINE
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The Journals Classified Advertisement
Form @A@ta Daily s% Who Mna
Railroads and Steamboats,

kn&
TINE TABLE SHOWING THE TIMH
AT WHICH TPAINS ARE DUE TO
ARRIVE AND DEPART.
Pullman Car Service.
Sleeping Car between Boston and Carl
bou en- trains scheduled to leave. Boston
at 1000 P. M, and Caribou at Us p. NJ.
TRAINS , SCHEDULED 10 LEAVE
BANGOR.
500 A. NJ, For Fort Kent Houlton, Carl
bou. Van Buren,, Fort Fairfield and inter-
mediate stations.
las A, NJ. L or GreenviAe and intermedi-
ate stations.
S.25 !. NJ, For searsport and intermedi-
ate stations.
250 p. NJ, For Houlton Presuue Isle,
Caribou, Fort Fairfield and intermediate
stations.
42O P. NJ. For Greenville, Searsport and
intermediate stations.
TRAINS DUE AT BANGOR.
TBS A. NJ. From Searsport and interJne-
date stations.
,s.d5 A. NJ. From Greenville and interme-
date stations.
295 P. NJ. From Fort Fairfield. Van
Buren,, Caribou, Houlton, Fort Kent,
Ashland and intermediate stations.
7.05 p. NJ, From Greenville and interme-
diate stations.
1000 P. NJ, From Van Buren,. Caribou.
Pressure Isle, Fort Fairfield, Houlton and
W. NJ BROWN, GEO. NJ HouGHToN.
GenI Supt. Pass'r TraT1c Mgr.