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Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

ter made his services valuable as an or- ganikeI. He served until lSaS, when Mi II. II, Batnham sueoeetied him.
 In l9ta Mr. Robert l.. Methrlsiie, of Rockville, was elected Manager, Seere- iass and Treasurer. acting for two years,
 In la0a n. fl. Billings was chosen Treasurer and William r. Warren Sc- eretary--ihe latter tiil iaas.
 Phuip Renoit began working for the company soon after Il commenced ope- rations. In leao Mir. Beuoit was chosen Vice ere, iaent and Manager, which 'positieis he still holds.
 In september, 1905 the Treasurer, D. Il. Billings, died when q. A. Ham, mond succeeded him. and siill holds that office.
 Owing to the increase of the shoe business ef Mf. N. s. Johnson, and consequent increased work thrown en the shoulders of his paymaster, Mr, William r.Watren, the latter felt com- P He'd to resign the seorctafsship, when MT. Charles knoWltoa shaw was eiee- ted te all the position.
 II may be of interest to know that the Box Corporation 's orders for their box G haNe come, 10 a large extent, from lesai manufacturers, namelNs Ham- mond, kaewitan X Co, N. S, John. sea and e., The John \. pads Co, Ea4eka sllS to, l l. ratem X Son, Reynolds Leather Goods ce., Case
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

As many as 6O tons of card board have been used up in year for the making Of the b,xcs, m Ainiy required for m msnufactnrin< tabIishmsnts To- cated withlE radius of fifty miles of the factory, which k located on Trnes- deli street and runs west Into Chapel street.
 As many as SO0 different kinds and sizes Of boxes are made. A class Of boxes Of high grade l. aIso made from psIsr imported iaom Germany express iy for that pufpone.
 aif. Shaw, tle Secretary and pay. master, aiso the bookkeefsr and pay master for Hammond, knowiton X eo., ranks among the bright, reliable young men If Putnafn.
 Hr. Boshasn, the President. deserves great credit for isae interest he has al ws5s taken in Inc success Of the Box Company, and iof the support his name has given liie company.
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 --Rey E. r. lsenoss will preach In the Baptist church this city, next Sun day afternoon at 3:ssv o'clock.
 The ". c. T. [. meeting Is post poned untiI Friday, Nov. $.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

x roe Factory, Union Novelty Works, The Progress confectionery Co, The Payne Candy eo., together with small CT eoncefns, and supplemented by out side firms, secured by the active solici- talion of it's Manager. Mir. Benoit--a very young man to hold such an inn poriant position.
 Mir Benoit entered the Corporation W ben II years of age, fifteen years ago
 At the time he began as an appren. [ (, there were only few employees aow The average m mher k K, and in the busy seasoa ns many as 2s hands Lave been employed, mainly fesidents of the city.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

latter was slafted on Il EsEy small scale
 and was mol regarded ts adding to the industries of the city. EVen now, we are inclined to believe, thcle nre son people in the city who are not aware yet that there Is such an industry as Il Paper Box manuiaeiory doing a -four. ishing business. Ne therefore have been collecting data 10 give a short his
 tory of its work and the enterprising men who started it, nest of whom are still connected with il. To Mir. C. A. Hammond we are indebted for the statement of those most Instrumental in starting the Corporation and those
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
cessrsrsssessI ChsseA Nstss

The entertainment given In the chap el Wednesday evening under the aus piccs of the Ladies Social Circle was . success both in attendance and tho meritorious character of the peFfoFn- ancc. "The Snow Gap i1tstefs" proved to be amusing and entertaining, every one sustaining her part finely. Halle orchestra gave an excellent concert ae the opening Of the .cntertainmens.
 The receipts from the recent choir concert were s55.50, netting $50, the exact amount Of the debt assumed by the choir for yestfnents.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
Superlor Court.

There was short calendar session and assignment of cases in the superior court at Willimantie Friday. Tuesday court came in Tor hearing of the cAses assigned, but as adjournnients were asked or settlements made, there was but short session, court being Ad- journed 10 Friday morning.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
Interestiua Locals

The 10th anniversary and fall open- ing of The Byron D. Bugbee Corpora ton which was held on Friday and Saturday of last week proved grand success in every respect, and showed us that the people of Putnam and vicinity recognize and appreciate our methods of conducting our business, AS we'll as the exceptional values offered in seasonable merchandise dull ing this sale. We wish to thank our patrons and friends for flowers sent us. and for the generous expression Of good feeling extended during our ami yer sary.
 Very truly yours,
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
Very truly yours,
The Byron D. Bugbee Corporation,

4 special sale of chrysanthemums at Jeweler shaw's, Saturday, the 3ist.
 Some slightly used pianos at low prices to cash buyers. If you want a good instrument cheap i. will pay you to cali. Jeseier shaw.
 something new. A good quality Of mourning jeweiry will be shown next week Al Shaw's. Black jewelry is the coming style.
 Look Fine assortment Of blankets and robes at P. A. Gardners, Front street. Inspect this line before you buy elsewhere. Prices right.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
The Putnam Box Cooperation

We have on several occasions spoken
 of the growing industries ef Putnam, of which there are good number which have been started from time to time
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

Mrs. Hannah Bdgxs. cf Duly HilI was the guest of Mrs. Ell<a Ssnnr son on Friday.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

within the last z5 seafs, and nearly every one has gone on increasing its business.
 About sixteen wears ago one ef these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01

All of our old brands of whisky will be. shipped you from Chattanooga house. Send in your order.
 WM./WISE co. Box 249.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
PROF. s. |. ROBERTSON
 FOR BOARD OF REVENUE
WELL KNOW EDUCATOR AN
 NoUNcEs HIS cANDlDAcY-HAs BEEN PROMINENT IN THE UP
 BUILDING OF THE COUNTY.

Prof S. l.. Robertson today announces his candidacy for member of the Board of Revenue subject to the action of the democratic primary, May 1S His formal notice will be found elsewhere in this issue.
 He has long been a resident of the county. having come here in 1869. He has been closely identified with the up building of the educational system of the country, being largely instrumental in creating the first organized school sys- tenn in 1876 At that time he personally visited every district in the rural terri tory in the interest of better school facil- tiles. He served for eleven years as county superintendent of education, was tax assessor for eight years, was teacher in the high school and has also conducted A private school In the district. Many of the Birmingham boys. who have now become business men and who are now actively engaged In carrying on the af- fairs of the district owe their early train ing in part to Professor Robertson.
 In announcing, Professor Robertson says that he stands for good roads, good schools. good churches and all things which tend to the upbuilding of the in terests of the county.
 Professor Robertson has a strong and influential backing among Jefferson's best citizenry, who predict his certain cleo ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
ENSLEY PROUD IF
 INDUSTRIAL LIE City One of the Busiest In
 Whole Country DRAYMAN GETS SENTENCE Sewer Extension Is Making Great I'm. provement In Steel city-PersonaI
 and General News of ln-
 terest In EnsIey.

Ensley February 29.-(Special. )-The activity in industrial circles in Enslev continues; with the exception of fbe southern Steel company plant all the inoustrles are running and doing well. During the month past a number of new records for output have been es. abolished at the steel mill and fur naces. The improvements are being rushed, and Judging from appearances. such thing as an industrial depres- sion would seem impossible.
 Those who have never visited the mill and furnaces at Ensley have no conception of their immensity, and the amount of territory they cover. It is not generally known that there are nearly two miles of industrial and manufacturing plants, extending from Village creek to No. slope, owned by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, f1anked on each side by many industries, great and small; represent ing an investment of over SS2,ooo, 900 and employing about 14,0O0 workmen, with a combined payroll of about s5oO,- 900.
 There are seven railroads running into Ensley. which Is the largest ship ping point in the state. The car ser vice reports show Ensleys tonnage greater than Birmingham and Besse- mer combined, and more cars handled than the entire state of Georgia. The steel mill has been enlarged and added to and new equipments installed; at present all the latest electric, steam and air appliances are in use, in fact every device known to modern steel and iron manufacture is being placed in the mill.
 The blast furnaces have been rebuilt and remodeled ,and when the work on No. 2 and No. furnaces is completed there will be nothing in the way of equipment and appliances in the coun- try to compare with them.
 The mines have been equipped with electric hauling and mining machinery and other modern meth ods put in use.
 These immense industries with the addition of the Semet -Solyay By-prod- uct company, the Empire Flow works, Fire Brick company and number of other industries, all of which are run ming full time and to full capacity present scene of industrial activity unequaled in the country. Ensley has much to boast, of and well deserves the title of "The Great Steel City of the South"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
syIvanus cobb's Table.

From the Norwal (Me) Advertiser.
 John A. Woodman of the Beafs ho- tel is having the table on which Syiva- nus Cobb wrote his famous stories while living in Norway repaired to save it from destruction. The table had become a little weak in the legs, and it had to be strengthened. MT. Woodman also has the cabinet with pigeon holes and a door to close it up all tight and snug, where Sylvanus Cobb kept his manu- scripts and notes in the different stages of the stories. This table and cabinet look very humble when one thinks oi tha stories written thereon that made to A. great extent the great New York Led ger and the fortune of its owner, Robert Bonner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
Sewer Work Progressing.

c. M Burkhalter & Company have completed the storm sewer from Twenty first street and Avenue F to Twentieth street and Avenue D. The streets are being regarded and sIagged and put in first class shape. This work was relet to Messrs. Burkhalter after a local firm had given up the contract and it is stated will cost the city less than the original contract. James Malarlkey & Company have also completed storm sewer from Fifteenth street to Seventh street and Avenue D. The completion of these sewers will add much to the city as they replace open sewers. and will enable the street committee to fix and grade the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
Personal and General.


 Joseph Gillespie and Ollie Metz. former saloon men of Wylam, were fined s100 each by Mayor John E. Nolan on charge of violating the prohibition law The specific charge was, they gave away liquor to several men who were as- sisting them to ship their stock and fixtures to New Orleans, where the de- fendants are to go in business Several witnesses were examined. which resulted in the mayor imposing the above fine in each case. Chief s. C. Eubanks made the arrest.
 Dr. J. l. Odom has recovered from his recent injuries and will resume his prac- tiee Monday morning. His office is over Averyts Pharmacy. Dr. Odom came here from Littleton. Ala, and is surgeon for the Southern Railway company.
 The School Improvement association will meet in the assembly rooms at the High school Tuesday afternoon at S:30 o'clock The following programme will be rendered:
 Instrumental solo, Miss Ollie Deveraux.
 Recitation, Mrs. Ed Billings.
 Vocal solo, Mrs. John Woods.
 Address, Rev. A. Crawford.
 Instrumental duet. Misses Nina Ran dall and Jessie Terry.
 Personal and General.
 The general building committee of the Methodist church met in the office of ]. M. Perkins & Co. Friday night. The special building committee submitted a brief report of the work done toward se- lecting the plans, which bave not been decided on. Several architects were pres ent and gave the committee some idea of their specifications and plans. The committee was given an allotted list of the members of the church with instruc- tions to canvass the city and solicit sub- scriptions. About s12,000 is already sub scribed In a few days the plans will be adopted
 The Pratt Land and Improvement com pany has removed its Ensley office to Fifth avenue and Twenty sixth street, Birmingham. The company has for a long time had office space with the Ensley company. Walter McNeil will be In charge in Birmingham. The company has large property interests in Birmingham hence the removal It also owns real estate in Ensley and Wylam.
 Mrs M F. McCree of Montgomery Is the guest of Mrs. N. J. Wells, Avenue G.
 The many friends of Mrs Rudolph Hoehn, formerly of this city, will regret to learn of her serious illness at her home in Avondale.
 c. c. Tetherow, who Is contracting In Florida was In the city today on busi- ness.
 R. J. Powell is quite sick at his home on Avenue c and Seventeenth street.
 A. L. Golf, the well known contractor and builder, has secured the contract so build the government lock houses at Tus- caloosa The amount of the contract amounts to about s25,000.
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. de F'uniak, who have been residing fin Birmingham for the past few months, will reoccupy his residence on Avenue E and Thirtieth street. They will have as guests their mother, Mrs, O.. F. de Funiak. and Miss Fannie Browning of Louisville. ...
 Mr. and Mrs. Bert Burgin are visiting friends and relatives in Montevallo.
 Miss Grace Kennedy leaves tomorrow for Pensacola, Fla, to visit her brother, the Rev. T. H. Kennedy, who is located at that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
ENSLEY DEPARTMENT
 BEAR IN MIND

Easter is not far off Spring and Summer are near at hand Better order your suit now and avoid the rush. By do ing you will get first choice of my many new novelties they are all selling and can't be duplicated if sold out Let make your suit up now and deliver to you when you want it By this will be able to satisfy and please you DO YOU SEE THE POINT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01

Genuine quality is our motto. If you want head splitters and poisonous connections of whis- kies, we cannot fill your orders. Campbell Burton Co.,, Box 358, Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
Negro Drayman Gets Sentence.

In the case of Hosey Gibson, a negro drayman, charged with violating the, prohibition law. Mayor D. F. Sugg rem dered a decision this morning finding the defendant guilty as charged and imposed a fine of $90 and 90 days on the streets. It will be remembered that Gibson secured from the Southern Railway company "a trunk full o1 whisky that had been shipped as bag gage from Selma. After hauling tho trunk about the town for an hour or two he was arrested by Officer John Wren. The case was tried yesterday, the Mayor reserving his decision until this morning. The defendants attor- neys gave notice of appeal.
 At this mornings session of the police court J. R. Renford, white man, was fined $25 for assault and battery on his wife. Mayor Sugg fined the man s25 and stated had it not been for the provocation the fine would have been much heavier.
 Regarding the police court some in teresting figures are brought out by a comparison with the records of last year. In February, 1907, there were 2O5 arrests, of which 61 were for drunkenness. In the month just ended IA arrests were madej the drunks numbering IS. The number Of arrests are steadily increasing, for during the month of January there was nothing doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01

The only place to get the finest imported Spaghetti pre- pared as only Italians can, at the Two Friends Cafe.
 1922 First Ave. CARAVELLA 6 COLOSIA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01

streets. Much work is being done on the streets and many tons of slag and gravel have been laid and other work accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
Volunteer Department Holds Meeting.

Volunteer Department HoIds MeetIhg'
 The volunteer fire department of the Fifth ward met last night at the sub station, Palmer Terrace.e The meeting was well attended and number Of cit izens not connected with the department were present The report of the finance committee was received, and while show ing generous contributions from the citi- zens there are a number of unpaid sub scriptions. It Is very necessary these be paid at once to insure the efficiency of the station as fire alram system is to be established as soon as the amount re- quired to pay for same Is raised. The volunteers have already demonstrated the desirability of station in the Fifth ward. as they have materially assisted the paid department on several occasions. Contributions may be paid to w. A. Rob- inson at Palmer station or to A. L. Ar mold, city clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-01
FOR SALE

$9O0Sixroom tenant house, $15O cash, $25 per month $1OOOTree-room house, 16t rooms fine ot shade trees,
 good garden ideal home good place for chckens ON THE
 HILL; $500 cash balance $15 per monh real bargain Many other good things st let show you of them
The Washington herald., 1908-01-21
Literary Leader

In the death, which occurred Saturday,
Of Mr Edmund Clarence Stednan.
America loses one Of its literary leaders.
la man who, as poet, critic, and prose
writer, has held a place Of prominence in
American letters for nearly half a CEN
tury. Like so many men in America who
have attained eminence I'm letters. Mr..
Stedman rose to literature through
journalism, for after graduation from
Yale in the class Of 1853 he became editor
of the Winsted Conn Herald, d position
which he left for a staff position on the
New York Tribune, which lasted until
1861. when he became a war correspond
ent for the New York World Leaving
Journalism, lie became a lecturer on liter
airy subjects before Johns Hopkins, and
afterward Columbia and the University
Of Pennsylvania. But even during his
journalistic days he was making lltera-
ture, and his first volume, Poems, Lyric
and Idyllic" was published in 1850.
Poetry was always his forte. and he
wrote much, his verse always being
marked by fine scholarship. clarity OF
vision. and high technical excellence. His
first volume was followed by Alice OF
Monmouth-An IdyII Of the Great War"
Hawthorne and Other Poems Mater
Coronata,' The Blameless Prince" and
other volumes In 1869 Mr. Stedman
bought a seat on the New York Stock
Exchange, and thus welded two strange
ly separate callings. Even in Wall street
he found inspiration. and his popular
Pan in Wall Street" is one of the best
known Of his poems.
But II was as a critic that Mr.. Sted-
man was perhaps best known and will
be longest remembered. He edited the
poems of Walter Savage Landor. Poe.
Austin Dobson, and others. and he built
up first "The Victorian Anthology" and
afterward AN American Anthology"
which will probably remain as the best
selections Of the standard poets for many
years 10 come.
On the death of James Russell Lowell.
who at the time of his death was the
ancrowned laureate of America, the
laurels fell by common consent upon the
The Washington herald., 1908-01-21
A PAGE FROM HISTORY.
FoiEer's Defeat by Grover CIeve-
land and It's Lessons.

trlm the Indianapolis News.
I'm l>s2 Charles J. FoIger was Secretary
of the Treasury IN the Cabinet OF Presi-
dent Arthur. He was man OF much
ability. and of the highest character He
was nominated in that year as the Re
publican candidate for governor of New
York, over Alonz0 r. Cornell the incum-
bent No one denied that Judge Folger
was i'm every way qualified for the office.
But he was beaten by Grover Cleveland
by plurality Of almost a)0000. The Re
pubiicaHs felt that they had been con-
trolLed in their action by the state ma
chine, and that, 70 quote a chroni-ler.
''the influence of the national admiuistra-
tiOn had been used 10 crush a faithful
governor because he had offended ex-
Senator ConkIlug and the corporations
which he represented" Dissatisfaction
and disanecti0n were widespread among
the Republicans, who objected to taking
orders and candidates from Washington.
The differences between the factions were
irrec0ucjl3bla. And the result was that
Grover Cleveland had a plurality of 1s2. .S5f,
which was composed largely of Republi-
con votes
Now the interference Of President
Arthur in New York was not nearly SO
direct and vigorous as is that Of President
Roosevelt. What the Republicans prin-
cipally objected 20 was not so much any
thing that the President had done as
the mere nomination of a member of his
Cabinet. This of itself was thought to
SAVIOR of dictation. But a fight was pre-
cipitated. the chief effect of which was To
launch on his public career a man who
has given the Republican party more
trouble than all the rest OF its adversaries
put together. There thus seem to be
limits beyond which it is neither wise
nor safe to so. We wonder whether
Theodore Roosevelt has forgotten the
Folg6r slaughter and its cause. We
wonder whether he really thinks he IS
Strengthening the party in New York by
interfering in county politics, and by op-
posing New YOrk's leading citizen ana
able governor
The Washington herald., 1908-01-21
Inrestieate the G p O.

Congress will be scandaIously remiss if
it fail to look into affairs of the Govern
ment Printing Office. A good many re-
forms have been tnauguuted m this big
institution; some Of them most commend
able
The Washington Herald is. and always
has been, in the fullest sympathy with
the aim or poIicy-so far as il is a sin
cere and practical aim or p0ltcy-of the
SulIings regime to put the Printing Office
on. an economical and businesslike basis.
II ought to be a modeL-the best con-
Quoted plant of the kind in the country.
But is it such? Is there really any pros
pect Of it becoming such as now directed
and operated? Frankly. we think not.
There is accommodating evidence from day
10 day that fl falls far short Of being q
model institution,
How long a time viii The Audit System
require 70 complete the work of 'Instalia-
ton" and what is it going TO cost the
government?
Why should The Audit System, en-
plOyed 10 perfect accounting methods
and locate lost motion" thus holding
confidential relations with the institution
and occupying government quarters, be
allowed to bid upon and secure contracts
for supplies?
Why should there be such an enormous
increase I'm cost or administration when
the output Of government printing has
been so largely curtailed2
Has not the economy practlced in the
wholesale discharge of subordinate en-
ployes been largely. II not altogether,
offset by high salaries paid 10 an un-
precedentedly large executive star2
Has the Public Printer actually re-
duced the operating expenses Of the Gov
ernment Printing Office?
All these are pertinent questions Some
Of them may be answered with credit to
the SulIings regime. Others. we are sure,
cannot be.
The fact that The Audit System. en-
pIoyed for a specific purpose. is exten-
sively engaged on the side directly or
through its agents. in securing contracts
for supplies needed by the Printing Office
does not look wen, TO say the very least.
In fact. this thing in itself closely ap-
proaches scandal-scandal Of the ugIiest
sort
The Committees on Printing Of the Sen
ate and House need to enlighten them
selves on existing conditions. Congress
ought to be informed Once informed
fully informed-we venture 10 predict
tIof fEara will ba a roforrpofinu u1or.,-
new and different lines in the G. p. Ga
practical reformation that will look bet
ter in print