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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
SCHOOL FUND CASE
 ID HIGHER COURT Right of County to Aid Rural
 High Schools Involved NEGRO WOM AN LOSES HOME Grandson of Woman Accidentally Set Fire to House, Which Is Burned,
 With Three Bales of Cotton.
 Ginner Receives Warning.
NEGRO WOM AN LOSES HOME

Courtland, October 6.-(Special.)-
 case of H. D. Bynum ct als. vs. J. C..
 Kumpe judge of probate ct als., has
 been appealed to the supreme court This
 is a case of more than passing in
 terest, as it involves the question as to
 whether or not the court of county com
 missioners can make an appropriation out
 of the general fund of the county for the
 purpose of aiding in the building of the
 high schools provided for by the last leg
 islature The commissioners court, or
 board of revenue of Lawrence county, at
 the August term made an appropriation
 of 5000 out of the general fund of the
 county to aid in the construction of the
 high school to be located at Moulton in this county H. D. Bynum and other tax payers of the county filed a bill in the chancery court alleging that this appro- priation was ultra wires, illegal and void, and prayed for a writ of injunction re straining J. c. Kumpe as probate judge from issuing the warrant for the amount appropriated and restraining and enjoin-
 ing Arthur Henderson, as county treas urer from paying such warrant. The ap- plcation for injunction was set down for hearing before Chancellor w. H. Simp- son at Decatur and after hearing all the parties, he ordered the writ of in junction issued, upon the compainants giving bond in the sum of $500. From this order Judge Kumpe and Treasurer
 Henderson have appealed and the matter will be heard by the supreme court this winter. The case is exciting considerable interest, as the question is novel one. never having been before construed by the higher courts of this state.
 Lydia Davis, a negro woman living near this town. had her house and con
 tents, including three bales of cotton destroyed by fire last night. She was
 away from home and one of her grand sons built a fire in the stove and ignited the cotton Seeing what he had done and beig unable to put out the fire, the boy who was about 9 years of age ran away. When the owners reached the
 house, it was almost entirely consumed
 and it was thought that the boy was burned in it, but he showed up after
 while. The loss of the contents of the l iiohs'S ioii7 iiooNhy oii tht nNSiO holbdtii as she was a hard worker and every :, thing she had in the house was de- 1 stroyed.
 /, J. !. Harris, manager of Harris Cort- ner X Co.'S gin at Hilsboro received a
 letter a few days since in the mail warn l ing him to gin no more cotton until il
 reached 15 cents pound and threatenina the destruction of the oi ,lopt ;,, o,-o.., l the warning was not needed. postal I inspector happened to be in Hillsbort
 when the missive was received and if 1 was turned over to him. The government ] is now engaged in making an investiga- ] tion and it is believed that a warm clue l has been found. The warning is not
 taken seriously by MT. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
CITY OFFICIALS
 ARE ALL SWORN IN

Decatur, October 6.-(Special. )-Mayor
 Henry A. Skeggs, who was recently re-
 elected as mayor of Decatur for the sixth
 time, took the oath of office last night.
 He has served the city as mayor for the
 past ten years and the fact that he has
 been so frequently reelected is sufficient
 evidenve that the voters of Decatur believe
 that they have in him one of the best
 and most progressive mayors in Ala
 bama.
 The newly elected board of aldermen
 was also sworn in last night and they
 will enter upon the duties at once. The
 rew board is c. Ed Ables, Dr. E. J.
 Conyngton, Dr. w. l.. Dinsmore, P. J. Edwards and T. M. Jones. With the exception of c. Ed Ables and Dr. W. L.. Dinsmore the other members of the board have served as city aldermen for number of years.
 After the organization of the new board last night the incoming members of the city council elected the following other city officers: City attorney, w. w. Cal lahan; marshal, c. D. M. Young clerk, D. B. Morrow; treasurer, William B. Shackelford. cashier of the First Ma tional bank; police, James Gary and Edward Thompson. The only changes in these officers was the election of James Gary instead of l.. B. Norris as police man, and Mir. Shackelford as treasurer instead of s. s. Broadus. Under the new municipal code the reg ular meeting of the city council will be held on the first and third Tuesday nights of each month instead of only on the first
 Tuesday night of each month as form erly.
 The First National bank will now be
 the city depository, instead of the Ten
 nessee Valley bank, as formerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
PLAN TO ENFORCE
 THE SUNDAY LAWS

Huntsville. October 6.-(Special.)- The pastors association of Huntsville has Joined in the movement inaugur- ated by the District Sunday School as- sociation for the stricter enforcement of the Sunday laws in this city and suburbs. All of the ministers of the union will preach sermons on Sabbath observance on the fourth Sunday in October. Open Sundays have been un- der discussion here for some time and several efforts have been made to have the authorities draw a tighter line on Sunday traffic.
 After an idleness of several weeks the Abingdon cotton mills have re- stunned operations. Manager Johnston states that it is not likely that the mill will be closed again in the future several nice contracts having been landed by the company recently.
 In delivering his charge to the grand jury In the law and equity court yes terday Judge Tancred Betts directed special investigation of alleged infrac- tions of the anti-cigarette law. He said that while one violation of the liquor laws was most injurious, there are 25 violations of the cigarette law to one of tn liquor laws, and the result is very harmful to the youth of the state. The grand jury was organized with R. E. Pettus as foreman and R. E. Orgain as clerk.
 C. c. Clark, prominent citizen of the northwestern part of Madison coun- ty, died yesterday at Jeff aged 65 years.
 Mrs. Lena Beverly. aged IS years, died yesterday at Madison Cross Roads after a brief illness. Her husband sur wives her.
 J. c. Esslinger's barn at Berkley was burned on Saturday night. The loss is estimated at $2500, partly insured. Sev- eral fine horses, mules and hogs were burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
HEAD IF THE WATER
 PLANT RETAINED GadSden City WaterworkS KeeoS Old Superintendent WORK ON SCHOOL HOUSE Bridge Stolen by Junk Dealer Is Said to Be In Brmineham-Farmers
 Engaged In Movement to
 Cultivate Tobacco.
WORK ON SCHOOL HOUSE

Gadsden, October G.-(Special. )-At a meeting of the city council last night it was decided to retain M. E. Jones' the superintendent of the water plant, for an- other year at a salary of $15O0. There was some talk of a new manager when the plant became the property of the city, but as MT Jones was perfectly familiar with handling the plant and had managed it successfully for the former owners. it was thought best to retain him for the present. It was also decided that after the present quarter, instead of sending out collector to receive the water rent, the consumer would be required to go to the office of the city clerk to pay water rentals and save the city the expense of d collector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 DECATUR CITIZEN

Decatur, October 6.-tSpecial)-Dr. W. s. Eyster, aged about 80 years, fell dead last night about 10 o'clock in his bed room at his home. PIP Jackson street, New Decatur His death was perhaps due to heart trouble brought about by stroke of paralysis which he had some weeks ago.
 Dr. Eyster was one of the oldest, best known and most highly respected citizens of New Decatur He had lived there al most ever since New Decatur was incor- porated as a town, some % years ago. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in New Decatur and had been the tyler in this lodge for almost 20 years.
 Yesterday pr. Eyster was out on the streets of New Decatur meeting and shak-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

ing hands with his friends, and said that he was feeling quite well. Last night he attended the New Decatur Ma sonic lodge and went home on a street car. He went direct to his bedroom at his home and his aged wife asked him if they had good meeting. We had a fine meeting" he said. Then she asked him if the attendance was good, and he said it was, and then fell over on the floor of the bedroom dead. To number of the members of the Masonic lodge last night he remarked that he was feel ing quite well.
 Dr. Eyster was a native of Pennsyl- vania, but had lived in north Alabama for many years. For a number of years he resided at Moulton, the county seat of Lawrence county. From Moulton he moved to New Decatur about IS or 20 years ago.
 Dr. Eyster leaves a wife, a daughter } and son. His daughter is Mrs w. C.. Buckley, the wife of a prominent physi- clan of New Mexico. His son is Judge John c. Eyster of New Decatur, who is one of the best known and most popular lawyers of Alabama. Judge Eyster was n member of the late state constitutional convention. Since the death of his father Judge Eyster has received numerous tele- grams and letters of condoence from all parts of the state and from other state S as well.
 The funeral services have not been ar ranged as yet, but the funeral will likely take place tomorrow afternoon.
 One trial will convince you The Gawk is the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
QUERY CLUB TAKES
 UP THE TARIFF

Union Springs. October 6.-(Special Jon Friday evening the Query club, an organ ization composed exclusively of gentle men, was entertained at the home Of Hugh Caldwell after two-months yaca- ton. On these happy occasions 1t Is the custom to first partake of a o'clock dinner and at this meeting seven course elegant dinner was enjoyed. After this in the parlor a discussion on the tariff question engaged the attention of all. The discussion was opened by Prof. W. R. Harrison, who handled the ques- ton admirably. The next meeting of the club will be held the last of October with J. c. Lawrence.
 Some interior improvements are being made in our postoffice.
 On next Saturday at Macedonia Dr. J. B. Ray will deliver a Farmers union address on the subject of better prices of cotton The Farmers union in this coun- ty is on a firm foundation. and is grow ing in strength and numbers.
 Miss Mary Williams spent Monday and Tuesday in Andalusia in the interest of home mission society work of the M. E. church.
 Mrs. Fanny Culver of Dothan is tho guest of her niece, Mrs. Sallie MeAndrew.
 Everything Is in readiness for the coun- ty fair, which opens here "Wednesday, lasting two days.
 Yesterday afternoon just as the Union Springs and Northern was leaving the yards a broken rail caused the engine to turn over. It caught fire and the fire department responded promptly and soon had it extinguished. The fireman was slightly injured
 MT. T. P. Wade, the efficient ticket agent at the Central depot here, has been promoted with headquarters in Columbus. He and his wife will leave in a few days for their new home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

The brickmasons are going to start to- morrow on the High school building at Attalla, and it will be rushed from this time on to completion. There was some difficulty heretofore in getting the ma terials, and the work thereby delayed. but this has all been provided now and if good weather can be had most of the time the plans of the building committee are to have the house ready for occupancy by the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
Corn Whistles

; GRASSY VALLEY'-Unadulter- ated. Very old. No better Corn Whiskey made. 6 full quarts, $4.O0; 12 full quarts, $7.50
 GRASSY VALLEY"-White, 100 proof, straight Corn Whiskey. We are the only distillers selling 100- proof corn at $2.50 per gallon, two gallons, SAYS, delivered. Shipments in jugs. Smallest shipment one gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

entiously say there is no better whis- key. i. 6 full quarts, S5.75; 12 full quarts, S11.00.
 "CATE'S SEA- true blend of Kentucky Whistles. A good honest whiskey. Will give entire satisfac- tion. 6 full quarts, $500; l2 full quarts, $9.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
Tennessee WhiSkey

BIRTHSTONE" = Unadulterated straight Tennessee Whiskey. Our teaching process makes this whiskey distinctive. None better. Very old. 6 full quarts, $500; 12 full quarts, S1O.OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

The commissioners of the county have discovered that the bridge that was stolen some time ago by one Reynolds, junk dealer is now in Birmingham, and will take steps to recover it. Reynolds is still in jail here awaiting trial and claims to hold a bill of sale for the bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

Hon. NJ. W. Howard of Fort Payne, representative of the independent party. came to the city this morning to deliver an address to the adherents of that party, but failed to find anyone to receive it. The independents are mighty scarce around here this year. MT. Howard re- mained until tonight, when he spoke on the issues of the day to a small crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
CIRCUIT COURT
 AT GUNTERSYILLE

Guntersville. October t. Special. )-Judge Haralson opened circuit court here yes terday His charge to the grand jury, throughout. The term will continue four weeks
 Senator Bankhead delivered an address at II a. m. on the subject of good roads. Our congressman, Hon. John l.. Burnett. was here also looking after his fences and talked on national issues. He is very sure of the success of Bryan and Kern, and is not losing any sleep respecting his own race.
 For Atlanta take Southern Railways 7:30 train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
Blended Whistles

"R. H. c. CLUB"-A perfect blend of old Kentucky Whistles. It has that rich oily appearance. We consci-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
NOTICE.
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company i'll Birmingham. Ala, on Wednesday, Oc tober T. 1908. at 10 o'clock a. m., for cleo ton of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting.
 R. D. LANKFORD, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
30 SMALL SAFES.

In order to make room for car load of safes we will sell our present stock very cheap, if taken at once.
 BIRMINGHAM SAFE co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07
We HeQrd This Remark
"ITvS THE BEST WHISKEY FOR
 THE PRICE EVER TASTED"
BRIGHTNESS

IF YOU PAID DOUBLE YOU WOULD LEAVE "FOR THE PRICE' OFF It IS the best whiskey tasted at price,
 We anticipated remarks when decided sell goods Being dles enabled sell you direct, thereby cutting off several profits.
 We make profit which satisfies It's strange why people think an article Is better because the price high.
 We could add least 25 and the goods would s because could buy whiskey good 25 
 The methods employed here the first and only dse selling whey the actual wholesale The goods old and puregenune whkey With exception do ship less than quah handngpaCkng and chages-we do ot
 Our makes it much interest to order here
 AIvdyS the Same EXPRESS PREPAID-Shipment made in wooden boxes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

There is a movement on foot for the farmers of the county to engage in the cultivation of tobacco. Samuel Rogers, who has recently located here. is ex- perenced in this industry and holds out glowing possibilities in this branch of ag- riculture, and says that the returns are better than would be possible with cotton even if the staple sold for 15 cents a pound. A number of the farmers of the county have signified their intention of trying this crop next year. and are all ready planning for it. The soils of this part of the state are said to be well adapted for it's production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

BOffIed-in-BOnd Whistles Following brands bottled by the Government. whose stamp guarantees age, purity and strength;
 CONCORD PURE RYE, 100 proof. 6 full quarts, $5.5Oi l2 full quarts, $11.0O.
 CONCORD BOURBON, 100 proof. 6 full quarts. S5.5o; ls full quarts. $10.50.
 CLARKE'S PURE RYE, 100 proof. 6 full quarts, S6.25; 1a full quarts, S12.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

Capt L. B. Rainey, formerly captain of the Queen City Guards, was petitioned by the members of the company to take command of the company again. At the meeting of the guards last night com munication from him was read, declining to accept because his professional duties demanded all of his time. and he could not give the affairs of the company the attention that he thought they demanded. No selection for a captain has yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

One trial will convince you The Gawk is the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-07

Nashville Railroad company are in the city taking soundings of the river and the supposition is that work on the new bridge is to be begun within short time. The old structure will be repaired to do service until the new one can be ready for use.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09

am a candidate for the nomina-
ton of sheriff subject to the Re
publican primary to be held August
Ath. A. ]. Byrns.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Treasurer,
before the Democratic primary,
August 4th and solicit your sup
port.
J. Q. HALL.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09
Announcements.

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Supt. of
Public Instruction of Meade County
Kansas, subject to the Republican
primary to be held August 4th.
MRS. MoLLIE BACKE.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09
w. II. Tracy
The Live Stock Auction.
G n.
Pratt Kansas

If you contemplate having public sale at
any time or any place don't fall to write or
wire w II. Tracy at Pratt, Kansas. He is
an up-to-date auctioneer and has no other
business, consequently he devotes his entire
time in keeping himself posted in all lines of
property he may have to sell and is com
petent judge of valves of all classes of live
stock No man is fitted to sell your stock un-
less he is posted on quality and values Is,
the high dollar for you means reputation
for him, and, he will work for you from tn
time your sale is billed until the last article is
sold. His terms are reasonable and can be
had at The Meade State Bank, First n t on
al Bank or Fowler State Ban
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
First Published July 1908
In the District Court of Meade County Kansas
]. E. White, Plaintiff,


]. E. White, Plaintiff, !
Samuel Ochiltree, If living. and the
unknown heirs, devisees, executors,
administrators and trustees of
Samuel Ochiltree, if dead,
Defendants
State of Kansas to Samuel ochiItree, and the
unknown heirs, devisees, executors, administra-
tors and trustees OF Samuel Ochiltree:
You will take notice that you have been sued
in the District Court of Meade County. Kansas,
in action in which J. E. White is plaintiff and
you are defendants and that you must answer
the petition fled in said action before the
seventeenth day of August, 1908, or said petition
will be taken as true and a Judgment rendered
accordingly in said action against you, quieting
and confirming in the said plaintiff the title in
and to the following described real estate lying
and situated in the county of Meade and State
of Kansas, to wit: The Northeast Quarter Of
Section Thirty one 81, Township Thirty two
H2| South, Range Twenty six t26l West Of the
Sixth Principal Meridian, and barring and
foreclosing you and each of you of and from ali
right, title, interest estate in to said real
estate any part thereof, and enioining you
from setting up any claim or interest in said real
estate or any part thereof.
WHEELER SwIrzER
tSeaD Attorneys for Plaintiff
Attest
JOHN ELLIOT
Clerk District Court.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09
JAS. I. STAMPER,

Don't claim date for your sale until you have
seen OF correspended with him. He not only, has
the natural qualifications for a good auctioneer
But is we'll posted on qualities and prices OF liv
took, and all merchan table commodities and has
the mack Of getting long prices for the property
which means success for you well as for himself
informttion in regard to billing and conducting
sales furnished on application. Terms REASONABLE
md satisfaction guaranteed.
We hereby recommend Mr.. Stamper to any on
need of his service.
LOUIS BoEHLkR Cashier, Meade State Bank
F. w. Curl Cashier, First National Bank
Meade Kansas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09

1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination for
Register of Deeds subject to the
Democratic primary of August 4th.
Matte A. Petefsh
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Register of Deeds
subject to the Democratic primary
August 4th. Your support is re-
specially solicited.
Leila E. Huston.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-09

1 hereby announce myself as
candidate for the office of Register
of Deeds of Meade County, subject
to the will of the Democratic
primary to be held August 4th.
C.. H. BURFORD.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-06-26
Marriages

In Brattleboro, June %, by Rev. G. b.
Lawson, Frederick A. Lee and Miss
Blanche NJ. Howard, both OF Brattleboro.
In Greenfield, Mass, June %, by Rev.
A. c. Skinner, Miss Mary Ethel Standish
of Greenfield and Ralph w. Martin of
Warden, Cam; and Miss Eliza Belle
Standish of Greenfield and G. Clarence
Temple of Boston.
In Brattleboro, June "a, by Rev. d. Z.
Trout, Albert ii. Stanley and Miss Mabel
A. Hamilton.
In Marlboro, June "a, by Rev. Ii. II.
Shaw, Peter j. Hopkins Of Brattleboro
and Miss Lottie A. Mather Of Marlboro.
In Marlboro, June %, by Rev. H. Ii.
Shaw, Pearl w. Brown of Marlboro and
Mrs. Anna Starkey of Newfane.
In keene, n. H., June %, by Rev.
Thomas Cramer, Carroll NJ. Whitney,
formerly Of Putney and Miss Florence l..
Mason of Keene.
In Grand Isle, June H. Frederick Rus.
sell Pember of Kingston, Il. l., and Miss
Jennie NJ. Cole of Putney.
In Springfield, Mass, June "a, by Rev.
George s. Rollins, Louis Wales Knight,
formerly of Brattleboro and Miss Nellie
Frances Towne.
In Newfane, June %, by Rev. o. E.
Newton, Herbert G. Sparks, .ir, of Brat
tleboro and Miss Iva Mundell.
In Hinsdale, N. H., June %, by Rev. G..
B. Lawson, George A. Upham and Miss
kittie l.. Lowe of Hinsdale.