davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
JUDGE CAMP. OPENS THE INFERIOR COURT Terms of Justices Will Expire
 In January TWO MORE NEGRO MURDERS One Is Killed at No. 4 and Another Is Found Dead at Wylam-Personal
 General News of
 Ensley.
TWO MORE NEGRO MURDERS

Ensley November -(SpeciaL)-The inferior court of Beat 45 was started this morning by Judge c. F. Camp in the court room formerly occupied by Judge J. M Donaldson. James H. Leath, who was appointed clerk of the court by Judge Camp. made bond Saturday and at 3 o'clock this morning the court was form ally opened The status of the present Jus tice court is in question, it being con- tended that the court bill could not cur tail the term of office of the justices and that if the inferior court has any stand ing at all at this time it is with concur rent jurisdiction with the present justices of the peace, until their terms expire, which will be in January. 1909. However, there is some difference of opinion in this regard. Several lawyers of note have given their opinion on this matter, de- ciding that the court become effective at the election of the judge. It was on this advice that Judge Camp commenced op- erations. As to the constitutionality of the court there seems to be little doubt on the part of the legal fraternity that the bill will stand the test of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
TaIIadeaa Soil Survey.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I notice in a short item in your Sun day edition that mention is made that the soil survey of Talladega county is ready for distribution. Kindly permit me through the columns of your paper to further amplify the notice.
 Copies of the survey may be had for the asking by writing to the bureau of soils, Washington, D. C., to Congressman Craig, in whose congressional district Talladega county is situated, or to our own commissioner, Wilkinson, at Mont gomery. Doubtless many copies will be soon distributed, but any one interested in farms in that county should secure a copy if one does not reach them in a few weeks
 l have examined the report and am greatly pleased at it's completeness, and the detail with which it describes the soils and latent possibilities of the area MT. Mooney, who had charge of the work, has had long experience in soils and ag- ricultural matters and his treatment of the soils and general status of agricul- ture leaves little to be desired.
 The report consists of a description of the county embracing location, drainage and topography. together with brief history of the early agriculture and set clement.
 The industrial side is described and railroads and manufacturers are noted among the many enterprises needing la bor and furnishing market for products of the soil.
 The statistics on climate show mildness
 
 season free from frosts for about seven months on the average.
 The common crops and farm practices are discussed, together with timely ad- vice on treatment of soil and crops. The yields per acre, value of different types of soil, use of fertilizers and need of forestry are dwelt upon in a later chapter The report also shows Is different types of soil, each one having a different origin and needing different treatment. Ac- companying the report is a map so that any farmer can readily find the location of, and soils on his farm. On the map, in addition to the soils shown, there are cities, towns, railroads and many wagon roads, all being the work of mankind The works of nature are shown in giving the location and names of all the prin- l cipal mountains, gaps, springs, etc., to- 1 gether with system of contour lines so arranged that the elevation of any farm 1 in the area can be determined by little | study.
 As publication giving the farmer I authoritative information about his neigh | borhood soils and his farm, and as a means of bettering the agriculture, induc- ing immigration and making widespread | the advantages of Talladega county the report may be read with profit by all in- | terested. HOWARD c. SMITH. | United States Bureau of Soils. | Warrior, Ala, November 16 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
NE W BOARD OF REVENUE
 IS WOW LN THE HARNESS

The old Board of Revenue of Jefferson county passed out of office yesterday morning. the new board took hold of the affairs of the county and held it's first regular session yesterday afternoon.
 Yesterdays meeting of the new board amounted to but little more than the passage of a few claims and the election of Job Going as president In the or ganization of the board of commissioners R. F Lovelady was made temporary chairman and. upon motion, Job Going was unanimously elected president of the board.
 All of the new commissioners remained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
State Debt Case Opened.

Master Littlefield of the supreme court of the United States today opened the hearing of the Virginia West Virginia debt case. It developed that West Vir- ginia was not ready with her evidence. The case nevertheless proceeded Vir- ginia will introduce no witnesses but will depend upon the record, which embraces a trunk full of written testimony. The examination of this testimony was com menced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Associated Charities.

The Associated Charities of Ensley will hold their first regular meeting at the city hall Tuesday evening at o'clock. All persons interested in the work are urged to be present. as the plan of op- eration will be explained. The president, Mrs. D. O. Echols, especially desires all committees to be present, including the district committees, that uniformity in the work may be explained and under stood.
 It is pointed out that no movement ever started in Ensey is more worthy of the consideration of the public than this asso- citation, as it's object Is to help those who are unable to help themselves and at the same time guard against impostors. Every charitably inclined person has been imposed on more or less by pro- miscuous charity, and the association en- deavors to eliminate this by applying a few practical methods that have worked well in other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
FARMERS SCARED
 BY BOIL WEEVIL

Jackson, Miss, November 16.-(Spe. cial.)-J. A. Evans of Shreveport, boil weevil expert from the department Of agriculture, addressed the farmers and business men of this section at the courthouse today, advising them to pre- pare for the coming of the pest that has ruined the best cotton lands of Texas. He was introduced by Governor Noel, who also accompanied him to Flora, where he spoke again. The boil weevil has taken possession of southwest Mississippi and farmers are thorough ly frightened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
STERLING IS MADE
 ATTORNEY GENERAL

Jackson, Miss, November 16.-(Spe- cia1.)-Governor Noel has appointed J. B. Sterling attorney general of Missis- sippi vice R. V. Fletcher, resigned to made vacant by the death of Justice Calhoon. Both have entered upon the discharge of the duties of their of fees. Attorney General Sterling was born in Pointe Soupee parish, Louisi- ana, in January, 1870. The son of a prominent planter, he was educated at Sewanee, Tenn, and the Missouri law school. In 1898 he married Miss Hallie Carter, only daughter of President Car ter of the First National bank of this city, and has since made his home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
"WaItina at the Church"

Chicago. November 16-So pretty and convincing that even Uncle Sans immi- grafton inspectors at New York made an exception in her case, Miss Frances Agnes Sinclair arrived In Chicago last night and was met at the station by her intended husband, Oscar Opperman. The marriage will take place today because Miss Sinclair had to promise the immi- grafton authorities that it would not be deferred. Otherwise they would not have permitted her to enter the country. Under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Louisiana Planter Killed.

Monroe, La, November 16.-Benjamin Gwinn, Union parish planter, was shot and killed here this afternoon in the sa- loon of Webb & Steele, by George Steele. one of the proprietors. At the coroner's s inquest large number of witnesses testi- fled that Gwinn had ridden into town in an intoxicated condition and had threat ened to 'clean out the place." He was in the act of darwing revolver to shoot Steele when the latter fired the fatal shot in self-defense, according to the testi- mony Steele was exonerated and dis- charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Tragedy In Randolph County.

Montgomery, November 16.-A special to the Advertiser from Talladega, says: Meagre details have reach ed here of a tragedy Saturday at Wadley, a town in the interior of Randolph county. A circus had brought a great crowd to the town and Marshal Clegg attempted to arrest three brothers named Stevens. One of the brothers was shot to death and the other two were seriously wounded. The marshal was stabbed three times and is in critical condi- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

at the courthouse for the meeting yester- day afternoon to become familiarized with the method of procedure. The new board is composed of Job Going president, R. F. Lovelady. J. E. Haigler, J. B. Vines and Cleon B. Rogers.
 The action of the commissioners rela- tive to the election of certain county officers is a matter of special interest. Among those to be appointed by the board are the county physician, county attorney, county engineer, supervisor of the poorhouse, road supervisors and other minor officers. It Is not probable these positions will be filled for a week or two, however
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Wriaht Gives lessons.

Lemans. November 16. - Wilbur Wright today gave half-hour lessons in the handling of his aeroplane to Count deLambert and Capt. Lucas Girardville. He then took up Marquis Aviania, King Alfonso's master of the horse, conclud- ing with a flight alone in which he made a magnificent long spiral de- scent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Held for Suspicious Death.

Pocahontas, Ark. November 16.-Martin Rumfeld, a farmer whose home is across the Missouri line near this place, is being detained pending a further inquiry as to the death of his brother, Albert Rum- field, who was shot and killed late last night. According to the former, his brother was fired on while the two were asleen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Rich Find of Gold.

Knoxville, November 16.-That an immense quantity of very rich gold ore has been discovered in the Smoky mountains of North Carolina by local prospectors was made known today Ore bearing rock, that by expert andy sis contained from s66 to s94o per ton has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
St. catherine's Church Bazar.

The bazaar at the Hibernian hall under the direction of the Ladies' Aid society of St. Catherines church, Pratt City, opened tonight under the most suspicious cir cumstances. A large crowd was present and mirth and music prevailed.
 Several contests were started, each moving in spirited manner. The bazar will be held again Tuesday and Tuesday night. Everybody is welcome. The ladies desire to raise money to pay off the in debtedness on the church and from the liberal patronage given tonight will doubt less succeed in materially decreasing the obligations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Sentenced for Llquor Selling.

Knoxville, Tenn. November 16.-S. R. W. Farr, manager and part owner of the Hotel Imperial, was today sentenced to six months in the workhouse and fine of S2O0 for selling whisky. The hotel was raided several weeks ago and several men were arrested, having been conduct ing a social club" Louis Everard, steward of the club. was given the same sentence imposed on Farr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Troops Arrive From Manila.

San Francisco, November 16.-The United States military transport Buford arrived today from Manila with a large number of troops whose terms of enlist ment had expired. The Buford sailed from Manila on October 15, but was de- 1ayed at Nagasaki by. cholera Two cases on board proved fatal at that point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
perslict Destroyer Built.

Norfolk, Va, November 16.-The new derelct destroyer Seneca of the UnitA States government the first vessel evef built exclusively for this purpose, and which was recently completed at the Newport News shipbuilding yard, coaled and provisioned here today for her maid en voyage, sailing this afternoon for New Yot<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Ambassador eryce at Tuskeaee.

Montgomery, November 16-A special to the Advertiser from Tuskegee says: Am bassador Bryce and distinguished party reached Tuskegee today to spend two days at the school of Booker T. Washington. MT Bryce will deliver formal address tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
BELLE GUINNESS.
Copy of Letter.

The following is copy of the piece of letter referred to in the letter:
 "hAy Very Best Friend:-I am well and the spring is here, as the snow is going fast My creatures, most of them, slept outside yesterday and tonight without cover. The cows who have calves I have inside, also those who expect to 'calve soon I am happy every time I write you. l think I can come to you in the month of May
 This was the first time Lamphere had heard the letters, in fact, the first time the actual contents of them had become public.
 Cashier Pitner of the First National Bank of LaPorte identified a photograph of Andrew Helgelein as the man who came to the bank with Mrs Guinness early in January and drew s29O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Negro Saved From Mob.

Montgomery, November 16-Because the officials of Dallas county feared tempt to storm the jail at Selma to wreak vengeance on David Craig, a negro alleged to have murdered a MT. Ellis, a prominent white citizen, they spirited the negro from the prison and brought him to Montgomery for safe keeping. Craig will be kept here until his case comes to trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
NOTICE.

Bids will be received until Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1908, at the office of Board of Revenue of Jefferson County for the hire of County convicts for the four years beginning Jan. 1, 1909. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Board.
 JOB GOING,
 President Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

and I have not his letter. I got the let ter in the morning and read 1t and laid 1t in china closet In the kitchen and went to milk and when I came back the letter was gone. That Lamphere was here and he had probably taken it. but that part of letter which I spoke of we found in the barn door in the even ing when he was around I will send it to you. I recognize Andrews writing and think you do too. You speak of sending me money with which to dls- cover what has become of Andrew. If thought this would be of any use I could not go and do the inquiring, so it would be useless for you to send any. I assure you that I will do all I can if you will take trip down here to see what you can do in this case Be very careful with that part of the letter I am send- ing you and send it back to me in your next letter, if you please Heartiest re- gards from us all
 B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Former Governor Dies.

Kalispell, Montana, November 16.-For- mer Gov. R. B. Smith died in a hospital here today of uremic poisoning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

the law their duty was to order her
 straight back to Europe, as Opperman was not at the ship to meet her. He Is a young man and the expense of trip to New York meant a good deal to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Warship Construction Approved.

Washington, November 16-President Roosevelt has approved the resume of the proceedings of the Newport conference on the question of battleship construction made by the general board. It will now be printed and issued to the navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Green Undertaking Go.

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
.B|G TRUMP CARD
 IN GUINNESS TRIAL Letters from Mrs. Guinness Are
 Read In Court W0MAN'S NATURE SHOWN A. K. Helgeleln Is Invited to Guinness Home While His Brother Lay Mur-
 dered and Buried In the
 Woman's Back Yard.
WOMAN'S NATURE SHOWN

LaPorte. Ind, November 16.-Prosecutor Smith today played another trump card, when, with A. K. Helgelein of Aber- deen, s. D., on the stand, he offered in evidence and read to the jury copies of three letters written by Mrs. Belle Gun ness to Helgelein during March and April, this year, in which references to that crazy Lamphere" are made. Like wise these letters, which are most inter esting, portray the methods employed by the arch murderess in allaying the sus- pcions of relatives of persons she had murdered Even with Andrew Helgelein lying dismembered in the Guinness farm burying ground, Mrs. Guinness asked his brother, A. K. Helgelein, to come to La Porte to investigate and to bring plenty of money with him.
 A K. Helgelein, the star witness to- day told of his agony over the dis appearance of his brother. In reply to the first letter of inquiry to Mrs. Gun ness, he received the following answer:
 'LaPorte, Ind, March H, 1908. Mir. Axel K. Helgelein.
 T have your recent letter in which you wish to know where your brother Andrew keeps himself Well, that is just what I would like to know
 He came here about the middle of January When he left here he said he wanted to find his brother who had kept a gambling room in Aberdeen. He thought he was in New York or possibly had gone to Norway. He wanted to spend some time with us when he returned. When he was in Chicago he said he would be there so short a time that I need not write have neither seen nor heard of him since | saw a man who said he had gone back to South Dakota l will close with friendly greeting.
 4.IourT I7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

Breaking Worlds Record at Fair Grounds in 24-Hour Mot or Race. Catch N. Bessemer and s. Ensley cars.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-03-05
Insure Your Property This
Spring With L. L. Sample
"The Fire Ins. Man."

If you have bought a farm,
or sold the one you have for
merly owned, or if you are a
new beginner just getting
ready to farm, call up 1o8,
Woodbine by phone, and my
wife or myself will answer and
you can tell US where you live,
and | will call at your place and
write you a FIRE INSUR-
ANCE POLICY" covering said
property. 81 CHARGE NO
POLICY FEE" and make your
FIRST PAYMENT, Feb. 1st,
1909, at which time your 1908
Crop, and Hogs are ready to
market.
Also if you are a tenant, and
expect to move this spring, send
your policy, giving the new 10
cation fr I'M your NEW LEASE,
and will transfer your old
pol cy for you, this is required
by the Iowa STATE LAW.
ANY PHONE CALL. made to
l03, from Harrison or adjojn-
Ing counties, p raining to the
.fire Insurance Business"
[ should be put in Reverse CAL"
mi we pay for it at this end of
he Ii,e, COSTING YOU
NOTHING 10 PHONE US
\ YOUR WAN rs"
As l AN away from home 5
days each week, please phone
your wants to my wife, who
can answer them as we'll as my
self, and then she will re-phone
your message to me each even
ling
Remember | wrote 1877 APP.
Ip.i cations, and paid l47 losses
during the year of 1907.
Yours for Business.
L L. Sample,
"The Fire insurance Man"
In office over Siebels Store
every Saturday. Phone 108.
DIM WINS Woodbine, Ia.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-03-05
Original Notice

In the District Court Of the State of
Iowa in and for Harrison County.
March term 1908.
Mary kearns. plaintiff. VS. Andrew
|Gilchrist. Francis Gilchrist and Ann
Gilchrist and to the wives and husbands
Of said defendants.
You and each of you are hereby mott
fed that on or before March 5th, 1908,
a petition will be filed in the Office OF
the Clerk of District Court of Harrison
County, Iowa. by the plaintiff, Mary
kearns, claiming that she is the alb
solute and unqualified owner of the
west one-half of the northeast quarter
of section No. nine co. in township
seventy-nine (79,) north range No.
Forty-four (44.) west of the fifth P. NJ,
Harrison County. Iowa. That the de-
PENDANTS make some claim to an inter
est or title in said land by reason of be-
ing grandchildren and heirs Of John
Kearns and Mary Kearns and children
of Ann Kearns Gilchrist, deceased, but
that whatever claim said Defend ANTS or
any of them make is void and of no eff
feet and that the title of plaintiff
should be established and quoted and
asking that whatever claim said de-
PENDANTS or any of them make be ex-
tinguished and forever barred and al
clouds OH plaintiffs title. by reason of
any such claim, be removed and her
title to said land fully established and
forever quoted and for general. equita-
BILE relief as shown by said petition
when filed
And unless you appear and defend
such action on or before noon of
he second day of the next term
of the District Court of Harrison Coun-
ty. Iowa. to be commenced and held
at Logan. on March 18th, 1903, default
will be entered against you and judg-
ment and decree rendered as prayed.
Dated this 18th. day of February,
1908. Mary Kearns,
Plaintiff.
J. S. Dewell.
Attorney tor Plaintiff.
1920 27-m5
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-03-05
Original Notice

In the District Court of the State Of
Iowa in and for Harrison County,
March term 1908
George Richardson. plaintiff. VS.
Mathew Blenkiron and Mary Blenkiron,
his wife, defendants
You and each Of you are hereby
notified that or or before March 6, 1908,
a petition will be filed by the plaintiff
in the Office of the Clerk of the District
Court of Harrison County, claiming
that he is the absolute owner, in fee
simple of all that portion of the South
West Quarter of Sec. No thirteen, (l3,)
township No. seventy-eight (7s.) range
No forty-five (45,) west OF fifth p. NJ.
lying north Of the right Of way of the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway COM
pany, formerly known as the Sioux
City and Pacific Railroad company.
That he purchased the same about
January End, 1895, from James H.
Blenkiron, by warranty deed and has
been in actual, continuous possession
thereof since said time. That some
time prior thereto the defendants con-
veyed all interest they had in said lands
to the said James H. Blenkiron but
that said conveyance was never placed
of record and the same is now lost and
plaintiff is unable to procure same for
the purpose of completing his record
title TO said land. And asking Order
of Court establishing such conveyances
and also adiudging that by reason of
his purchase and occupation of said
land that his title thereto be established
and forever quieted against all claims
you may have thereto and for general
relief as prayed i'll said petition. to
which reference is made for further
particulars and unless you appear and
defend before noon of the second day
of the next term of said District Court,
to be commenced and held at Logan,
March 18th, 1908 default will be entered
against you, and judgment and decree
rendered as prayed.
Dated this 18th day of February,
1908. George Richardson,
Plaintiff.
]. S. Dewell,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
fl3-20-27-m5