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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received UP
to March %. 1908, at II o'clock a. M,
by School District No. l, County of
Walla Walla. Washington. for the
erection of fire escape to the Lin
coin school. Plans and specifications
may be seen at the office Of Henry
Osterman. architect. Each bid must
be inclOsed in sealed envelope and
marked Bid for erecting fire escape
and addressed to the school clerk
The school board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified blank check equal to 10
per cent Of the amount of the bid,
as a guarantee that the successful
bidder will enter into contract and
give bond in such sum as the school
board may direct for the faithful per-
Torrance of the work.
MARGARET CENTER,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
i6AD OF FIVE GENERATIONS
DIES AT DAYTON, ORE,

DAYTON, Ore, March 19.-The flu
neral Of Harriet Spencer Baxter took
at the NJ. z. church. Mrs. Baxter died
Sunday. aged sc. She was born in the
ried to John Baxter, April 2, 1889
They moved from Ohio to Wisconsin.
from there TO Missouri. and finally, in
1862. came to Oregon AMI settled on a
farm about four miles south of Day
ton which wasl still owned by Mrs.
Baxter at the time of her death Mrs.
Baxter was member of the Primitive
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19

/ tried various treatments. and one
physician in St. Louis was recon-
mendej to me, and 1 was under his
treatment some time. but as usual l
obtained no relief
$50 many people asked me to try
Cooper's preparation that l decided
to do SO, and after using it for a few
days, this awful thing passed from my
system. I feel much better already,
and 1 want to say right here that l
thank Mr. Cooper a hundred times for
what his medicine has done for me- l
would net take $4,000 and have that
thing back in my system again.
Mr.. Winkler is a fair sample of the
experience of many during Cooper's
stay in Chicago. and this no doubt
helped to account for the enormous
sale of the Cooper preparation in this
city and others. recently visited by
the young man.
We sell and will be pleased to ex-
plain the Cooper preparations-E. L.
Smalley, East Main street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
,MULLlN- ROSS FIGHT
PROVES BAD FlASCO
CentraIis. Man Given Decision In the
Nineteenth Round Of Very Dirty
Bout.

HOQUIAM. March 19.-B:lly Ross Of
CeDtralia won Tuesday nights fight
from Barney Mullin in the nineteenth
round Of 25-round battle. The fight
was one Of the dirtiest ever pulled off
OF the EarbOr, Ross securing his deci-
sion after ne had deliberately thrown
Mullin to the floor and when Mullin
refused to get up the referee counted
him out.
In the tenth round Mullin rushed at
Ross who ducked and Mullin went over
his head falling to the floor and claim
ing foul. Referee McLagen made the
men fight again to the satisfaction OF
tire crowd. In the thirteenth both men
went to the floor and Mullin tried to
kick Ross in the head In the eighteenth
round Mullin tripped Ross and threw
him TO the floor and in the next clinch
Ross retalated by throwing Mullin, the
referee giving him the decision.
Bullin did the leading throughout the
fight and had an advantage in this
line while Ross had the better of the
IiI!fgh'iug. All bets were declared off.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
PETER GERKiNG DEAD.
Walfa Wala Pioneer Passes Away at
Home in Waitsburg.

"Grandpa" Peter NJ. Gerking of
WaitSbuIg, is dead at the home Of his
son, D. +. Gerking. Mr. Gerking was
one of the pioneers of the valley. He
came to Walla Walla with his wife
from Kentucky in 1876, being at that
t!rie Al years Of age. Since that time
he has lived at Milton and Waits
burg. The deceased is survived by five
children: D. B. Gerking and Mrs. r. e.
Butler of Waitsburg, Marck Gerking of
Milton. Mrs. Lewis Shemuck of Colfax
Island. Death follows stroke of par
alysis.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
OIL STRIKE CAUSES
BIG BOOM IN LAND
Price Jumps From 500 to $1,000 an
Acre as Result Of Find Just Made
J. at EHensburg.

ELLENSBURG, March 1g.-Oil was
struck Tuesday on the ranch of Isaac
B. Taylor, six miles west of this city
and Immediately there was drawn from
the hole more than a dozen barrels of
oil. The hole is less than a thousand
feet deep. Land that could have been
bought a month ago in this section
for 500 an acre could not be bought for
$1,000 today. Much excitement pre-
walls as a consequence Of the rich find
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19

for four years and is one of the most
popular of that institutions young Ia
dies. She is now president of the girls
slee club. In social as well as literary
and musical circles she has been prom
incnt and that her graduation will take
her from the institution is GREETED by
her many friends. Miss Melcher studied
first under Mrs. Edgar Fischer and
finished her work as a pupil of Mr..
Jackson.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
AIRsHiP, FAIR ATTRACTION.
Directors Of Association Lay Plans fo'
Fair This Fall.

SlrObei. the famous airship naviga
tor, and one of the contestants in the
st. Louis race, will be one of the chief
attractions at the county fair next fall
if The plans of the directors formulated
at last nights meeting. materialize. 1t
is planned to get several other attrac-
tiClS here that will be really of in
terest and the fair promises to be
bigger and better than ever before in
the history of the association. Plans
for the charging and renovation of the
buildings were also discussed but no
definite action was taken.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
livinqston's Birthday.

LONDON. March 19.-English mis-
sionary organizations joined today in
a celebration of the birthday ami
versary of David Livingston the great
explorer and missionary. The day
was made the occasion for soliciting
a special collection for missionary
purposes. -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19

Baptist church, being baptized in 1905
There are left eight children, 35
grandchildren. SO great grandchildren
and five great-great grand children.
Her husband preceded her to the grave
by two years
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE.
1905 9Th avenue, 50x1OO feet, rooms, bath,
gas, etc, paying per cent on $780,
1871 acres with Groom cottage barn.
stable, large spring; close to pike road
and within one block of car line; price,
$500 per acre. Terms can be had with
interest on the deferred payments.
FOR RENT.
Groom apartment. modern, every room an
outside room, porches and shade trees.
514 North 18th street. rooms
L. G. PETTYJOHN
Phones 1IOl and 466- 1s28k Sd Ave.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
StockhoIders' Meetinu.

Office of the Alabama State Land Com
pany, Birmingham, Ala, March "a. 1898
Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of this COM
rany for the purpose of electing a board
Of directors for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction of such other business
as rlay come before the meeting, VIII be
Leld at the office of the company in the
city of Birmingham Ala. Monday, April
IL, 1908, at 10 o'clock, a. m
BY order Of the board,
r. H. EATON, Secretary.
2>2a-2t-ws
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FOR RENT.
rooms, modern, 313 23d street.
6 rooms. 512 oath street.
rooms, 915 21st street.
3 rooms, modern, 1905 Central avenue.
rooms, S26 1st avenue, West Hnd.
rooms, 2055 Elyton street. West End.
rooms. 9o5 Sd avenue, West End.
Call for list
J. H. HElNEKE r. E. & ms. CO.,
Phones 40 PA N. 21st st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Prof. l. w. McAdory announces as a
candidate for Superintendent of Educa-
ton for Jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic primary.
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One CENT A WORD

RATES-0ne cent word a days no ad.
taken for less than 25 cents for first
Insertion. Cash must accompany every
order.
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P. NJ Mcneil Is a candidate for county
superintendent of education, for Jeffer-
son county subject to the action OF the
democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Steven D. Haley is a candidate fo
member of the Board OF Revenue of Jef
ferson county. subject to the action O.
the democratic primary.
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for the Board of Revenue. subject to the
democratic primary.
FRED q MACI<E
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FOR RENT
NoRTHSIDE.
1925 N. saith street, SIS.
1923 10th Ave, north, IS.
1925 10th Ave, north, S..
1919 Rush Ave, rooms, S25
1923 N. 18th St. $50.
1925 n. 18th ST., $50.
1918 N. Saith St. SIS
1923 5th avenue, $35.
STORE.
S. w. 18th ST.. & 9th Ave. $500.
soUTHSIDE.
1421 10th Ave, s., furnace, $45.
COZ S. 18th ST., 500.
1881 18th Ave, S., +, $40; dandy.
1911 S. 14th ave, $500.
729 S. oath St. SIS.
10th Ave, rooms and servants, SIS;
WEST END.
Sc cor. Tuscaloosa and Poplar ST.. SIS.
703 Cotton Ave, $1,000.
1412 Sd Ave, $40.
sea Princeton Ave, 6 rooms, $50.
Lomb Ave. $40.
lib Tuscaloosa Ave, SIS.
1916 Tuscaloosa ave, 2-story, r. res, s16.
Northeast corner Owenton and Princeton
Ave. $50.
S11 list Ave, $17 so.
Southeast corner Second avenue and
Hawkins, $14.
College street, So.
1917 1st Ave-, SIS.
IA Grady ST. 500
713I Sloss Ave, East Lake, $12 so.
S5og Hillman Ave, East Lake, 2 acres,
I orchard garden, servants house,
rooms, $500.
5S12 I'd Ave. Woodlawn, SIS
247 18th Ave. N. Birmingham. SIS.
THOMPSON-BOOTH r. E. &
ms. co.
Bell $50. 211S First Ave.
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/ hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Board of Revenue of Jeffersor
county. subject to the action OF the DEM
ocratic primary.
A. NAT HAWKINS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

D. NJ. Malone is a candidate for men,
bershp of the Board OF Revenue of JEFF
ferson county, subject to the action of
the democratic primary, May Is. 1908
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

v ANTED-EXpert colored camp cook.
Address d. r. Cook, care Hillman hotel
WANTED-Help in hotel; farms; private
homes; carpenters, sawfilers, cotton
mills, lunch counter, soft drink stand;
white nurse, housekeeper; pantry wom-
an. ASS Hood bldg
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

James II. Patton announces himself as ,
candidate for member of the BOARD OF
Revenue OF jefferson county subjec. tt
the action of the democratic primary.
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hereby announce myself a candidat.
for member of the Board of Revenue =,
Jefferson county. subject to the action
of the democratic prltnarv
j. ThAD MULLIN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For superIntendent Of Education.

Prof Henry Page Burruss is a candi-
date for county superintendent of educa-
ton for jefferson county, subject to the
action Of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

WILCcx'S EXTERMINATOR-A rat and
roach inventor comes to Birmingham
after cleaning up all rats and reaches
in Mobile, Pensacola and Montgomery
and other towns; leaves no stencil, burns
them up; take contracts. Address
Wilcox. care A&e-Herald 4-1-2t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

S. L. Robertson is candidate for mem
bershp of the Board of Revenue OF JEFF.
ferson county, subject to the action OF
the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
MALE HELP.

WANTED-Six division managers and dd-
justers in Alabama to Introduce abso-
lutely the latest creation in health and
accident protection the Progressive Spe-
cial policy paying for all lost time on
account of any disability. Accidental
death and quarantine covered. Payable
monthly at the lowest rates. Write for
terms to the National Casualty Co.. De-
troit, Mich. Old Line Stock Company
assets 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

c. 3. Rogers is candidate for member
of the county Bodru of Revenue subject
to the action of he democratic primary
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WANTED-FEMALE HELP

Co., 2405 End ave-; painter. S-S1-2t
WANTED-A lady for pleasant employ
ment for about two months. Address
M. A. p, care Age-Herald.
TELEPHONE operator used to switch
board. c. w. Sawin, Mgr, 1922 Wood
ward bldg.
WANTED-Lady for pleasant employ
ment, salary 81 per day. Address M.
A p, care Age-Herald.
WANTED-A colored cook for small fam
lily. Apply 2242 Arlington ave. 4-1-2t
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ONE CENT 4 WORD

RATEs-One cent a word n day; no ad.
taken for less than IS cents for nrst
Insertion. Cash must accompany every
order.
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REAL ESTATE.
CHEAP HOMES

SOUTHSIDE
s-room. furnace heated, 10th street.
South Highlands. $500. easy terms.
New 7-room, furnace heated within
one block of Highland Avenue and
east of goth street. $3.50. Terms, $1,000
cash, balance easy.
Modern 10-room home, bed rooms,
and bath upper floor, servants mousse
lot 50X150, 18th avenue South, near
18th street. $4,000. Terms.
NORTHSIDE
Modern S-room brick house, bath
rooms, electric lights, hot and cold
water. Well located for railroad man,
near high school and Union Depot VIII
sell on small payment, balance to suit
purchaser.
MINGE REALTY co.
POS North 21st street
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For Board OF Revenue

/ hereby announce myself a candldat
for the Board of Revenue of Jefferso,
county. subject to the action of the dem
ocratic primary. ]. ED HAIGLER.
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HELP WANTED.

NANTED-Six division mana gers and ad-
justers in Alabama to introduce absolute.
ly the latest creation in health and acci.
dent protection, the Progressive Special
policy, paying for all lost time on ac-
count of any disability; accidental death
and quarantine covered; uayable month
ly at the lowest rates. Write for terms
to the National Casualty Company. De-
troit, Mich; old line stock company:
assets, 100000. 3-H-7t
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DIR. Y. /. HOLLOWAY,
.>eciaIist Private Diseases.

l guarantee you
a cure and give
you references
with permission,
to First Natl
Eank. Jefferson
County Savings
Bank and the
Commercial State
Bank, as to my
responsibility.
1905 First Ma
.onal Bank; Of
flee hours $3.50
a. m. to . p. m
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ONE CENT A WORD

RATES--One cent a word a day; no al.
taken for less than % cents for Arst
Insertion. Cash must accompany every
order.
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For Judoe of CITY COURT.

r OF JUuyc OF OIty OOurts
Henry A. Sharpe of Birmingham offers
for reelection as judge of the city court
of Birmingham. subject to action of the
democratic primary
C. c. Nesmith of Birmingham offers for
reelection as Judge of the city court Of
Birmingham. subject to action of thc
democratic primary of May IS. 1908.
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| WILL SELL MY WHISTLES TO CONSUMERS AT
ACTUAL WHOLESALE PRICES---THE DEN-
TICAL PRICES The DEALERS ENJOYED

Inasmuch as you only buy my brands direct you
entitled the wholesale price in ots and from
on you shall be supplied direct at this price.
My methods entirely in the whskey business |
MY offer is different from any you have had
do offer lot of brands you have heard Of at
fabulous prices
My business will be conducted just exactly like it was
before laws the only difference being that will
direct supplying them with the grade OF
whkey that enjoyed such large trade throughout the
South.
will ship less than Of II full quarts OF any
one brand This the smallest sale made the dealers
My WHISTLES pure, and guaranteed by the Pure
Food and Drugs Act They brands OF whskes that can
absolutely depended upon for home consumption will
solemn oath that there not drop OF spirits IN
any of my goods
Shipments made in strong wooden boxes no paperl
without marks.
case IL full quarts of any brand do not assor
REGULAR PRICE MY PRICE
H. T.. P A. $3.50 SIdd00
Feeton, Teca ESQ
~
The following bottled by the Government The
age guaranteed by the Government stamp over the cork
REGULAR PRICE, MY PRICE
cares
Pus Rye 1900 1850
Add $O0 per for pins; So extra for half
pins Shipments made all points Adams and Southern
Express lines Remit by Postoce Money Order, Express
Money Order New York Exchange.
prepay express charges and guarantee delivery
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WANTED-By young man with six years.
experience as travelling salesman and
about one year as cashier and book
keeper, position on the road or in office:
prefer a provision, grocery or speciality
line; salary small to begin with to show
my ability; AL references from former
employer. Address S. w. c., care Age
Herald, city.
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SteinWay
Piano

The piano that has the
greatest personality be
hind it; the greatest genius
that the world has ever
known in manufacturing
pianos; the standard piano
by which all other makes
are compared-in other
words the supreme instru-
ment of all musical instru-
ments.
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-STRAYED-STOLEN

STRATED Or $40 SN~0ne deep 6av
horse, years old; right front knee
larger than left; small white spot on
face. One so'-el mare, II years old.
sway backed, name reached; stiff in
travelling. One small red roam horse;
crippled right hind foot; large hoof.
Left Ensley March 81. Liberal reward
for return to Bert Burgin or Camp G.
oss Livery stable, Ensle..-. 3-26-7t
LOST-On Sth ave, between 18th and 21st
streets Tuesday afternoon old gold
necklace with emeralds Liberal reward
If returned to S14 N. 21st ST.
LOST-Lady's gold watch on goth street
between Avenue A and I'd ave. Had no
engraving and was attached to black
silk fob. Was dropped about u o'clock
Tuesday. Reward If returned. Tele-
phone 155z
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29
NAMES HIS HELPERS.

Chairman Hitchcock Announces Mem.
bers Of Executive Committee.
Chicago-Anouncement was made by
Frank H. Hitchcock of the republican
national committee that the following
will constitute the executive commit
tee:
Charles F. BROKER, Connecticut.
T. Coleman, Dupont, Delaware.
William E. BOrah. Idaho.
Frank o. Lowden. Illinois.
Charles Nagel, Missouri.
Victor Rosewater, Nebraska.
William L. Ward, New York.
Edward C. Duncan. North Carolina.
Boies Penrose, Pennsylvania.
Chairman Hitchcock decided to
adopt the plan Of having the executive
committee made up solely from the
membership of the national commits
tee.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29
HEALTH AND INCOME
Both Kept Up on Scientific Food,

Good sturdy health helps one a 10,
to make money.
With the loss Of health ones income
Is liable to shrink. If not entirely
dwindle away.
When young lady has to make her
own living. good health Is her hest
asset.
Il am alone in the world" writes
a Chicago girl. dependent on my own
EFFORTS for my living. I am a clerk. and
about two years ago through close an
pncat1on to work and a boarline
house diet, became a nervous in
valid. and got so bad on It was almost
impossible for me to stay In the office
q half day at time.
"A friend suggested to me the idea
OF trying Grape-Nuts, which did
making this food a large part of at
least two meals q day.
To-day I am free from brain-tire
dyspepsia. and all the Ills of An
overworked and improperly nourished
brain and body. To Grape-Nuts I owe
the recovery Of my health. and the
ability to retain my position and in.
come. There's q Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to tine. Thew
are genuine, true, and fuil Of human
Interest.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29
SAVAGE FLING At AUDIENCE.
lnebriated Orator Resented Disappre,
al Of His Condition.

Like many . statesman Of the
past" said Senator Beveridge. he
drank too much And one Fourth Of
July morning. on q platform hung
with flags and flowers before the
courthouse of q country town, facing
an audience Of farmers and their fam
lilies that had come from miles around.
the statesman arose to deliver the In
dependence day Grafton in q slightly
intoxicated state.
He was not Incapable of An ora
ton, but his unsteady gait, his flushed
face and disordered attire spoke Ill
Of him, and the audience Kissed.
He held up his hand They were
silent. Then he laughed scornfully
and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, when Q
statesman Of my prominence consents
to appear in such a little, one-horse
town as this. he must be either drunk
or crazy. prefer to be considered an
lnebriate.' "-Washington Star.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29
WITH The SAGES

The longer ! live the more I am
tain that the great difference - "a
men. between the feeble and rba =.
srful. the great and the insfenisoo'
b energy-invincible determins,ia
. purpose once fixed and then da..,
or victory.-Buxton.
Benevolence in trifles. or the n-o..I
ence Of others to ourselves in r.''
daily. hourly occurrences in the ~
the ready attention to the wants J
those We are with are great facto-, }
the making Of noble and unsss.'
character.-Lord Chatham.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29
Proof Positive.

There is usually some convincing ar
gument to a question of doubt, If one
is only bright enough to think of 1t al
the time of controversy. The farmer
was able to produce the indisputable
without delay of decentralization. A
number of people were gathered
round the bulletin board of the Read
ing Eagle, on which was announced
Death of Frank Miller"
Two farmers from the extreme
backwoods were gazing at the various
items of news. when one Of them
spied the lugubrious statement, and
pointing 1t out to his rustic comrade,
remarked innocently:
1T says on that board: Death OF
Frank Miller Is that you?"
NO." replied the other, in all seri
BUSINESS. MY name is John"