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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
A Yule Song

Only the willows SILVER,
Only the aspens culver,
Down where the lonely river
Steals away to the sea-
Only the hoarst rooxs crying,
Only the echo wing,
Only the low wind signing
Aerily.
Never a white sail showing,
Never a pennon flowing,
Never gold ray glowing
Bright at the dip of the sun:
Huddled the leaves are heaping,
10, there's an end of reaping!
And the horned owl is keeping
Orison.
Yet there's holly-ember
Bidding the heart remember
Zen in the bleak December
The spirit of hope may rule;
See as the day grows DINNER
With wan and watery simmer,
Out of the distance glimmer
The fires of Yule!
Clinton Scotland
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
revision means a downward readjustment

revision means downward readjustment
of prices.
In the meantime the ground work or
steadily improving trade conditions and
growing courage are expected to lift the
consumptive requirements of the country
to a steadily higher level.
The pig iron markets have been quiet.
Some of the cast iron pipe shops that
have been fighting the upward tendency
steadily are in the market for an ag-
gregate of more than 10000 tons There
Is still unsatisfied demand for basic pig
in eastern Pennsylvania.
1t is estimated that the total amount of
Fabricated structural steel made this year
is about 1.05O,000 tons.
A somewhat flrmer feeling is developing
in iron bars, owing to the advance in
scrap.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
Roosevelt Takes a Rest.

Washington December S0.-President
Roosevelt will enjoy his only rest during
the present holiday season by visit to-
morrow to the country home of Surgeon
General Rixey, of the navy. He will
spend the entire day at the Rixey home,
which is located on the Virginia hills,
just across the Potomac river from Wash
ington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
The Latest In Hatbands

Those narrow velvet ties with gold tas-
sells have found new place. and that is
Oil the hat.
They are sewed to the brim on either
side about two inches from the end of
the ties, SO that the tassels depend from
the brim.
The velvet bands meet under the chin
and, being fastened, give a pleasing sense
of security to the wearer of big hat
these windy days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
Eerryboat Runs Aground.

Ludngton, Mich, December 3O.--The car
ferry, Pere Marquette. No. IL, loaded
with "a cars of freight, grounded on the
beach near Big Point Sauble today. A
heavy sea is rolling, but it is believed
the ship is in no danger 1t is thought
that as soon as the east wind subsidies and
the sea goes down the cargo can be trans
ferred to another ferry and that No. II
can be foated. Volunteer life saving crews
are on the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
Music At the White House

Music lovers are eagerly anticipating
the reign of Mrs. Taft at the White
House. for during her administration, if
such 1t may be called. music will play
q prominent part in all the various ways.
Mrs. Taft is a talented musician her.
self and her daughter, Miss Helen Taft.
is also very accomplished in this ex-
quisite art
Music is one of Mrs. Tafts greatest
passions and musicians are among her
most intimate friends.
Mrs. Taft is very old-fashioned in her
tastes about entertaining and it is very
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
See the Seaboard for very low
holiday rates to all points Dec.
80, 81 and Jan. l, 1909; limited
to Jan. 6.

Southern Railway, the popu-
lar route to Atlanta. Trains
leave 7:30 am, 4:25. pm. and
1890 midnight. Pullman,
chair, parlor and broiler buf-
fet cars.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
EVERY SUIT AND OVER.
COAT IN THE HOUSE

Sill, $11.07, $14.22. Nothing
reserved. You know and we
know that "PECK" and
"HELDMAN" suits are worth
more money at the factory.
But it's our LUCKY SALE.
Remember the place. Johnson
Harris Clothing Co., 221 N.
Goth st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

See the Seaboard for very low
holiday rates to all points Dec.
80, 81 and Jan. 1, 1909; limited
to Jan. 6.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
Iron Ages Review.

tomorrow will say:
There have been exceedingly few trans
actions of significance in the whole range
of the steel industry during the past week
and there have been no happenings from
which Indications OF the trend of the
markets must be inferred. The uncertain
ties of tariff revision are becoming a more
potent factor and are expected to keep
the markets rather quiet until the out
come can be measured. 1t is not believed
the situation will be clear before early
summer. In the meantime conservative
buying by consumers will prevail since
they seem to be generally convinced that
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mr. Cecil CASTOR leaves Saturday for
Philadelphia
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Turner, Jr., of
Tuscaloosa whose wedding was celebrated
yesterday afternoon, passed through Biz
mir.gham last night route to Mobile,
and other points on the gulf
Mr.. Turner is prominent young bust
ness man of Tuscaloosa, and has many
friends throughout the state Mrs. Tur-
ner was Miss Betty Hayes, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr., James Hayes. young lady
prominently connected throughout the
state. and esteemed for her fine traits
OF character and exceptional beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mrs Robert Jemison will entertain in
honor of Miss Dora McLester on the aft
ernoon of January 5.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31
YEAR CLOSES WITH
IRON TRADE QUIET
Market Has Strong Tone And
Confidence Prevails
MUCH BUYING is EXPECTED
Contract for Structural Material For
the Week Amounted to 10000 Tons
and Other Business Is
Very Fair.
MUCH BUYING is EXPECTED

Cleveland. Ohio, December 30.-(Special)
The iron Trade Review tomorrow will
say:
The old year closes with the markets
in pig iron and finished products very
quiet, but there is no evidence of weak
ness, and there is an almost universal
belief that business will improve before
niany weeks have passed. The taking
of inventories has undoubtedly postponed
the placing of considerable business and
holiday distractions have also been a
factor of the dizziness.
Iron ore on docks at the close of navi-
cation amounted to SAL, 553 tons of the
seasons output which was 20 Ala, i9l tons
against 35,1s575S tons for the season of
1867.
Eastern furnace interests have con-
tracted for 100000 tons of Russian ore
A steel interest In the Pittsburg dis
trict is sounding the market for its Sec
ond quarter requirements OF basic, and
sales of the week included 5000 tons OF
basic at ST. Louis and the same tonnage
at Philadelphia.
Foundry grades have been very quiet,
the only large sale reported being 1000
tons to the Standard Sanitary Manufac-
turing company for second quarter, at $lS
Birmingham. The market is strong, and
considerable buying is expected before
February 1.
Contracts for structural material for the
week were large, amounting to about 49,,
Geo tons, of which the principal tonnages
were. 5000 for the Hart Schafner & Marx
building at Chicago, taken by the Amer
lean Bridge company. Three thousand
for the Crane Best company plant near
Pittsburg, 5000 tons for the Terminal
Warehouse company building at Balti-
more.
The Crane company warehouses at Chi
cage will require $500 tons. During the
year Is, 1872 all steel freight cars, 1888
steel underframe freight cars and 1907
locomotives were ordered.
Specifications on bars at Chicago have
come in in satisfactory volume, the ton
mage for the month received by the lead
ing interests being $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Miss Marjorie Abel Of Woodlawn' the
Conference league first vice president, is
in Nashville, Tenn. attending the mid
winter institute of Christian workers at
the Methodist Training school,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mr.. Ed Jordan of Tuscaloosa is passing
the week in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Miss Gertrude Sullivan, who has been
visiting Mrs. Houston Johnston, is now
with Miss Connie Evans
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

DR.. John Edmondson goes to New York
Sunday for an extended stay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mr.. Perry Howze's dinner at the
Country club will be an event of satur-
day evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Miss Marie Smith will entertain at a
night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mr.. w r. Lamar of Nashville came
down last night to attend the Phi dance.
He Is staying with Mr.. Monroe Lanier.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mrs. Theresa Evans will leave in a
few days for south Alabama, where she
will frecuperate from her recent attack
of typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Michael Nolan leaves tomorrow for
Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Miss Sallie Foshee has returned from
Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

= Mr.. Burlxs Savage has returned to his
home in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Morrow have named
their young son Hugh, Jr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
Mrs. Ed. Clack has been on the sick

Mrs. Ed. Clack has been on the sick
list recently.
HMiss Ethel Bernbrock, of Chicago
| is making her home with her aunt,
Mrs. M. B. Wood.
j. Webb of the town of Wood
papered several houses on the south
side last week.
Mrs. Dave Levin of Babcock spent
a few days last week as the guest of
her sister Mrs. Harry Meyers.
Robert Houston was a visitor at
Marshfeld few days last week.
The old Boyington store on 1st
| avenue is being torn down. The lum-
Der will be used in erecting church
on the Jos. Robinson farm few miles
north of this city.
| Seidl and Ebbe have reshingled their
implement ware honSe during the
past week.
Edwin Carley is now delivery man
for the S. N. Baum department store.
Mrs. Fl. o. Wegner has been enter
tanning several lady friends from Osh-
kosh.
Mrs. III. E. Mccoy is enjoying visit
with relatives at EStherville, Iowa.
Leonard Lowell and VIM. Blackwell
who have been in South Dakota for
the past three years are visiting their
parents north of this city. These
young men each own a good home
stead out west.
The Harry Meyers home was the
scene of a merry time last Friday eve
ming when jolly crowd of young
people pleasantly surprised Isaac
Baum, who makes his home there.
The evening was spent in INDUCING
in various games. Choice refresh
ments were ser 7ed at midnight shortly
after which the guests left for their
respective homes. Those present
we're: The Misses ESsie Junkman,
Bernice King, Bernice Clack, Eliza
beth Udell. Lucinda Mccoy, Sarah
Baum, Mary Rund. Mildred King,
Ethel Bernbrock and Edna Oliver, and
the MessrS. Junkman, Leroy, RawSon,
Arthur Mitchell, John Udell, Leslie
Mccoy, James Moore. Earle HucKins
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
PITTsvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Zero have re-
turned from an extended visit at Wau'
paca and Loyal,
Some new gas lights have been
placed in the Hougen Opera house
which is decided Improvement.
Mrs. M. B. Wood has returned from
an extended visit with relatives at
Chicago.
Will Wagner is recovering from his
attack OF pneumonia, we are glad tC
chronicle it,
The Pittsville Hardware Co. are
shipping large amount of cord wOod
from the city this spring.
L. E. Colvin of Marshfield was q
business visitor in the city = few days
last week.
j. Crowley was confined few
days last week with the grip.
E. Fl. Grove and family have moved
upon their farm one mile south Of
town.
Max Ratty and family OF CLARK
SuubUy d&SO luUO UuC NlCSOuuC
House in the First ward.
The Marine Harp Orchestra O.
Raraooo which was billed to give q
dance and concert here Friday March
20 is reported to have disban ded re
Gently and have therefore cancelled al
future engagements.
An Adventist preacher has beer
holding meetings in the M. E. church
for the past week.
Louis Betke of Appleton. has beer
visiting at his home in this city To-
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Heath of Parl
Falls, are visiting relatives in towr
this week.
John Nottingham and family have
moved into the Chas. Parker house or
the North side.
Mrs. John Cole of MarShfield, visited
at the John Ebbe home few days last
week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
GRANT

Mr.. and Mrs. Ely, of Adams county,
are the guests of Mr.. aud Mrs. @. a..
MunrOe.
J. Ferguson and family left for Da-
kota last week where they will make
their future home.
Miss Anna Kluge, of Grand Rapids,
visited her parents here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Miller are enter
tanning company this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fail were Grand
Rapids visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jocks, WHO have been
living at Kellner for the past year,
will move back to their farm in the
town of Grant this spring.
Henry Hahn is building large adj
dition to his house.
MIR. and Mrs. F. Klug visited at
Grand Rapids Saturday.
Ed. Dalhke, of Grand Rapids. spent
Sunday here.
The Kellner branch of the A. S. OF
E., is slowly but surely dying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
Fishing with Forty-Foot Rods.

In sea fishing at Biarritz, France.
some remarkably long and heavy rods
are employed. We think a 2O-foot
salmon rod or roach pole is a pretty
good length, but our friends at Biar.
ritz use rods over 40 feet in length.
In fishing from the walk at the light.
house the rods are balanced on the
railing by means of wood rest fitting
the iron bars. A line about the length
of the rod is used, three or four hooks
and light sinker. At La Pointe Plate
rods of lesser length and weight are
used, but even these are not feather
weights by any means. Reels, accord.
ing to Vicomte Henri de France, are
known to these sea anglers, but are
seldom used.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
NOTICE TO VOTERS

1t has been given out that l have
Withdrawn from the race for city
treasurer, which is untrue. [ am in
the field with the rest of the candi-
dates and if elected will give the
office the same careful attention as in
the past. Frank Stahl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
Army's Ration at One Meal.

Utica, N. Y.-After winning a bet
of $40 by consuming three pounds Of
sauer kraut, two ten-cent loaves Of
bread, two pounds of potatoes, three
cups Of tea, two glasses Of beer, six
cups of water, a pound and one-half
Of steak, and three d, en- fried eggs
the other day, Hung. Zoe" Rivers
was still hungry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

Alderman John Kubisieak reports a
nice business in his new grocery store
on 10th avenue. Mr.. Kubisieak has
only had his store open few weeks,
but his customers are on the increase,
and in time his grocery is sure to. be.
come one of The popular business
places on the west side. He carries a
good stock, and the neat appearance
of his store coupled with the excellent
display of stock, is sure to attract the
trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

Already natty dressed women ON
Broadway and State streets are wear
ing the latest style in spring coats.
They are arriving daily at Schu-
macher's. won't you come in and
look at them?'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

Miss Celia Prockpetz, formerly EN-.
ployed as clerk for Johnson Hill &
Co., has accepted the position of book
keeper for the d. Reiland meat market
ON the west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
. , - a"-s ---'' a 49,.
Why
MaINEH'
Is the Car for You

The Maxwell" gives one
full dollars worth of car value
for every dollar it cost.
No car at any price has
equaled the MAXWELL re-
cords, for efficiency and reli
ability.
The Maxwell" does not
boast of high power, but de
livers on the road right up to
its rated horse power.
The features which the
Maxwell" originated and
which other motor car manu-
facturers have since adopted
are worthy of your investiga-
ton, and will be fully and
cheerfully explained, if you
will drop into the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
High School Notes.

town.
High School Notes.
Amos Dawes is again at school after
few days illness last week.
No school was held in the upper
room last Monday forenoon on account
of the inability of the furnace to fur
niSh heat.
The play rehearsal did not take place
Tuesday night on account or the sick
ness of several of the players
The commencement program was
drawn up last week and every mem
Der of the senior class was acquainted
with their parts in it,
The Freshmen rendered short pro
gram Friday afternoon.
Final examinations in U. S. history
was held last Friday.
The geometry class are fairly started
IN solid geometry and find it rather {
''SOlid". proposition.
The regular play rehearSelS will bt
continued Saturday night.
Spring vacation comes in two weeks
and all are anticipating good week.
rest from school work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

Enoch, Gilbert and Severt Johnson,
Jr., are home for family reunion.
This is the first time in seven years
that the Severt Johnson family have
all been home at one time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19
In THE LOCAL FIELD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

"Maro the Magician" who appeared
in this city last fall, died recently in
Philadelphia, Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

William Hammer left for Oshkosh
Tuesday on business connected with
the shoe store which he will open in
the j. E. DAILY building on Second
street, next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

In view of the fact that the
next meeting of the North Eastern
Wisconsin Teachers association is to
be held at Grand Rapids, no definite
action was taken at the teachers
meeting held at Marshfield, to form
a Wisconsin Valley $50 a.
ton. A committee was appointed
however, to consider the matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

The ice in the Wisconsin river is re-
ported to be rotting rapidly, and If
the present warm spell is continued
much longer, in all probability the
breakup will come much earlier than
it did last spring. The ice p7ent' out
of the river at this place on April It'll
last year, and while it may turn cold
and hang off for some time.ii may be
possible that the promised. rains will
SO rot the ice that the break up will
come about as early as any year in
the past decade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

At the Lincoln high school Friday
evening will be presented the junior
class play, (which is Which"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

The junior class play, (Which Is
Which," will be given in the Lincoln
high school Friday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

Women are awakening to the fact
that the new spring coats now on dis
play at Schumacher's are to be one of
the big things of the season. Come
in and look them over,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

The Marshfield basket ball team
lost to Stevens Point Saturday night
at Appleton by score of 10 to Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

Mrs. [. p. Witter is in st. Paul,
Mimi, taking practice work on the
pipe-organ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

The Muir Shoe company have made
a number of changes in its store on
First Street, and in consequence much
more needed shelf room has been
added, and the attraction of the in
terror greatly increased. The expand
ing business of this store is taxing the
capacity of it's present quarters, and
the added shelving facilitates matters
a good deal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

Remember that vote for George
w. Davis for mayor, means a vote for
a careful, economical and equita
administration of the affairs of Grand
Rapids. %.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

B. E. Walters and his family are
now nicely located in the Thompson
residence at Mosinee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

-Kodol is today the best known and
most reliable remedy for all disorders
OF the stomach, such as dyspepsia.
heart barn, sour stomach aud belch-
in 9 of gas. Kodol contains the: same
Juices found in healthy stomach,
Kodol is pleasant to take. 1t is
guaranteed to give relief and is sold by
Johnson s. Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

III. Eimerman, OF Marshtield, has ac
copied a position with Cohen Bros.
and will have charge of the shoe
department.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

William Hammer, the we'll known
J Johnson g. Hill shoemaker, has rented
the building on Second street recently
repaired by John E DAILY and will open
a shoe store in said building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

G. S. Vedder, treasurer OF the city
of Marshfield, made his return of taxes
to County Treasurer Lean Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-19

regular business card playing was To-
dulged in. First favors for lady went
tn Mrs. Geo. LaBresche, and first
favors for gentleman to Chas. Mulroy.
Refreshments were also served and all
present report a delightful time.