davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice, Mortgage Sale.

State of Alabama, Jefferson county.
 Take notice, that, on March IS, 1909, dur ing the legal hours of sale, the under signed mortgagee under and by virtue of the power of sale vested in him by a certain mortgage executed by R. L. Dan iels, an unmarried man, and J. D. Nor man and his wife, Hattie D. Norman, conveying to the undersigned mortgagee the following property, to-wit: Lot eight (8) in block fifty-one 5D, according to a map and plat of the Steel City Realty company's addition to Ensley, as recorded in the office of the judge of probate of Jefferson county, Alabama, in volume -, page -, with all improvements thereon. All mineral rights and privileges are hereby excepted from and out of this conveyance. All of said property being vtuated in Jefferson county, Alabama, will sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, the above described property, default hav- Ing occurred in the payment of the in- aebtedness therein secured.
 Said mortgage is dated March 30 1908, and is recorded in the office of the pro- bate judge of Jefferson county, Alabama, in volume four hundred and ninty-five 495), record of deeds at page eleven CID.
 w. B. VEAL, Mortgagee
 ]. T. Lowry, Attorney fcc Mortgagee.
 2-11-3t-thp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
MAJOR PoELLNITZ DIES.
He Was Prominent Business Man of
 Greensboro.

Greensboro, February 10-(Special)- Maj. c. A. Poelnitz died at his home here last night after an extended illness. He was in his roth year and was a major in the Confederate army He leaves nine children-Mrs. Charles Walker of Fauns- dale, Mrs. J. B. Stickney, Mrs. E. V. Otis. Mrs. H. G. Benners, Dr. c. A. Poellnitz, Jr., Will Poellnitz and Henry Poellntz of Greensboro, and Dr. Robert Poellnitz of Wala- Walla Wash.
 Major Poellnitz was an elder in the Presbyterian church, and always took an active interest in the affairs of the world Besides his children he leaves many relatives. He was buried from the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. the Rev. Newman of Nashville officiating, assisted by the Rev. R. H. Cobbs of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
Officers Elected.

The Smith Manufacturing company held
 it's first annual meeting yesterday and elected for the coming year the following officers: w A. Smith, president and gen erar manager; R. E. Evans, vice presi- dent, and L. A. Carlisle, secretary and treasurer. The following directors were chosen for the coming year: w. A. Smith, c. B. Smith, H. Smith, w. J. Long, R. E. Evans, William Waldrop and L. A. Carlisle The plant has done most ex- cellent work for the first year, and the outlook is very bright for a splendid business this year. w. J. Long, on ac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
Mrs. HiIIeke Entertains.

MT and Mrs. Hilleke entertained this afternoon at their handsome home at Palmer Terrace in honor of Mrs H. Neill of Chicago. The house was appropriately decorated for the occasion, which was much enjoyed by the guests present Pro gressive letters was the feature of the afternoon, the prize being won by Mrs. B. F. Parker. Mrs. P. L. Day secured the booby prize. The hostess served refresh ments in a dainty manner Those present were Mrs. H. J. Kribs, Mrs. B. F. Parker, Mrs. White, Mrs. w. D. Bradley, Mrs. Henry Broda, Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins, Mrs. T. s. Abernathy, Mrs. J. E. Winning, Mrs. Kobebeck. Mrs. M. H. Cowart. Mrs. Frank Nagle, Mrs. P. L. Day, Mrs. George Hutchinson, Mrs. W. T. Tendon, Mrs. F.
 E. Butcher, Mrs. J. F. Kent Mrs. z. P. Curry, Mrs. Crawford Perkins, Mrs. James Armstrong, Mrs. J. c. Bradley, Mrs R. L. Shennelt, Mrs. Diamond, Miss Jane Cutter and Miss Helen Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11

Star Mrs VI. E. Cunningham, the worthy matron, and the other ladies of the order have been active in perfecting all ar engagements and many novel and unique features will be introduced to add to the pleasure of the evening. The postoffice will be in charge of Dan Cupid, and at the temple of mystery Lady Babple will tell fortunes. A number of contests will be held and some old-fashioned games played. Those in charge have made every preparation for a most enjoyable evening" Tickets may be had from the members of the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11

attempt was particularly bold as 1t occurred early in the night and very near a street light in a populous resi- dence district.
 It is pretty generally thought, though there Is no positive proof, that these are the two negroes who assaulted w H. Merrill on the streets here several weeks ago. They correspond very we'll with the description given by Merrill of his assailants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
Not the Riqht Man.

Carle S. Flintom a young man. was arrested Monday in Bessemer on suspicion of being wanted in Knoxville on the all legged charge of forgery but when of fcers arrived in Bessemer from Knoxville they found that the man was not the one wanted. and he was discharged. MT. Flintom protested that he was innocent when he was placed under arrest, and that he had never been iB Tennessee in his life. He has been in Bessemer some time delivering pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
Choir Practice at Mrs. w. N. Woods

The members of St. Johns choir met to- night at the residence of Mrs. w. N. Wood on Avenue G and Twenty first street, for the purpose of preparing the music for Sunday. This is the first meet ing of the choir outside of the church. and it is the intention to meet each week at the residence of one of the members After the choir practice a social session was enjoyed Refreshments were served bS the hostess. The next meeting Will be held Wednesday evening at the resi- dence of Hardeman s. Meede at Avenue H and Twenty-fourth street. All members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
Mrs. w. r. Tendon Entertains.

At her beautiful home on Avenue G and Twenty-second street, Mrs. w. IT. Hendon entertained her friends at an in- formal reception yesterday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. A. T. HillilSe's guest Mrs. Neill of Chicago. Mrs. Hendon is a charming hostess and her friends always look forward to an afternoon spent in her home with pleasure. Delicious refresh ments were served by the hostess. Mrs Hendons guests numbered 19. Those pres ent were Mrs. T1illike, Mrs. Neill Mrs. J. H. Perkins, Mrs H. c. Russell, Mrs. G. B. Bridge, Mrs. Totten, Mrs. H. M. Cowart, Miss Claire Bishop, Mrs. Neil Hutchins, Mrs. Joe Calvin, Mrs. Frank Thompson, Mrs. F. B. Cutter Mrs. Paul Wright, Mrs. Charles Taylor Thompson, Mrs. Henry Broda, Mrs. F. Clip Fonville, Mrs. Foster Hamilton, Mrs. John Y. Brooks, Mrs. w. F. Nagel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds. LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
w. E. crawford,s Funeral.

The remains of the late William F. Crawford were taken to Pleasant Hill cemetery this afternoon and inferred in the family lot. near his old home. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the residence on Fourth ave- nue and listened to the solemn and pa- thetie services conducted by the Rev. J.
 F. Sturdevant and the Rev. D. P Tay Tor, after which long concourse followe& the well-known and popular man to h,s last resting place. Much sympathy was expressed for the widow and the three little girls so bereft. The city council and officers of the city attended the funeral in body, while the Elks turned out to attend the funeral of the brother. The floral offerings were many and beau tiful. the splendid crescent by the police department and handsome design by the city being especially notable.
 Personal and General.
 J. R. Reeves. who was injured some time ago in a runaway, is able to be out
 again.
 Mrs A. A. Persons delightfully."- enter tained at the home of Mrs. W. H. Bran non on Dartmouth avenue this afternoon the affair being the "Children's Florine McEachern Brigade" the object being to raise funds for the Methodist Mis- sionary society.
 The entertainment was a Mother Goose" party. each child representing one of the well-known characters in the Mother Goose Melodies. The costumes
 were well selected and splendidly rep resented. Among the children the follow ing attended in the characters named; Elizabeth Mitchell, as the Queen of Hearts," Mildred Brandon as Little Miss Muffett;" Louisa Milton as "Old Mother Hubbard;" Nellie Neil and Lorinne Buck as Little Bo-Peep;" Mabel Moore al "Old King Cole" Geraldine Odell as ''The Little Old Woman with the Broom and Elizabeth Lewis as Red Riding Hood" The contest for the one guessing the characters as represented was won by Charmer Batson, a box of candy. Each child recited the rhyme for the charac- ter represented. The afternoons amuse- ment wound up where "Old King Cole" and "Queen of Hearts held full sway in a grand ball The admission was 10 cents and a good sum was realized and every
 body enjoyed the affair. the old as well as the young. Delightful refreshments
 were served. Mrs. Persons deserves great credit for having the children so well drilled and well costumed.
 MT and Mrs. John Ryland of Birming- ham are visiting Mrs. Ryand's parents | MT. and Mrs. J. F. McAdory, in Jones' | boro
 Miss Sallie Huey is reported to be quite l ill at her home at Lipscomb.
 For the silver tea Friday afternoon at | Capt. H. M. Crooks, musical programme has been arranged which will add con- siderably to the afternoons entertain ment. The tea is from o'clock to G. and | at o'clock the music will be rendered | Mrs R. L, Crook. who is getting this up | for the Trinity Altar guild. is sparing no | time nor energy, and that it will be a | delightful affair is assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11

count of other pressing business could not accept the office of president again, and Mr. Smith was elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11

Don't fail to attend the big auction sale of horses and mules today. Fies & Sons, 3rd Ave. and 18th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11

TEN PER CENT A
 MONTH THAT'S WHAT SOME INVESTMENTS CAN MAKE YOU.
 HERE'S HOW:
 WE HAVE SOLD OUR LEASE AND WE ARE JUST OBLIGED TO MOVE IN TEN DAYS.
 WE HAD GOTTEN IN A LOT OF NEW SHOES. THEY WILL NOT SUIT OUR NEW LOCATION.
 WE MUST SELL THEM NOW.
 THEREFORE, IF YOU BUY TODAY AT A SAVING OF AT L E A S T TWENTY FIVE PER CENT. w HAT YOU ARE SURE TO NEED IN A MONTH OR TWO; ARN'T YOU TEN PER A MONTH TO THE GOOD?
 WE CAN FIT OUT THE WHOLE FAMI- LY.
 COME TODAY. OVERTON SHOE co.
 212 N. 10TH ST. ON THE ALLEY COR
 NER.
 WE CLOSE THIS EVENING AT 6:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-11
Eastern Star Valentine Party.

Eastern Star valentine Party.
 A valentine party will be given Friday night at Perkins hall on Avenue E and Eighteenth street under the auspices of Cunning chapter, order of the Eastern
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
RATHER PAY THAN SERVE.
Citizen Soldiers Unique ldes of the
 Duties of Sentry.

Australians still tell stories of the c. L. V.'s, although the war is a far memory. One, a member of the Stock Exchange, was left one wet and miser- able night to guard a wagonload of goods.
 He shivered in the unsheltered place for some hours pondering many things, and then a bright thought struck him just as the colonel came around on his tour of inspection.
 Colonel" he asked how much is this wagon worth?"
 T don't know" was the answer Much or little, We can't afford to lose it"
 Well. but colonel" persisted the amateur soldier, you might give me rough idea of the value"
 About s20O," said the Colonel testify
 Very we'll" was the answer T will come down to the camp and give you check for the amount. Then I'll turn in. wouldn't catch my death of cold for twice that much"
 What the colonel said is not re corded.-Melbourne Times.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
THE COST IF LIVING
IT HASA BEEN GREATLY IN
 CREASED IN LAST DECADE.
Amount Spent Per Capita for Necesst- ties of Life Tn United States Is Greater Than 1t
 Was In 1861.

Washington.-The stress of high prices for the necessaries of life Is felt by every one. but there are few who realize in just what particulars it is most readily recognizable. Skilled housewives themselves, with whom the true domestic economy Is as second nature, rarely stop to consider in detail where the difference in the cost of household supplies of various sorts resides. The fact Is that nearly everything that goes to make up the sum of material comfort for the con- mon people, with the possible excep- ton of clothing, costs good deal more than it did two years ago, five years ago and even as far back as the closing days of the civil war, when money imitation prevailed.
 To what is this enhancement of the cost of living due? Professional econ omists have exhausted their reasoning on the subject; but few persons ap- pear to be convinced that any of their various conclusions is true in gener al sense. Is the whole world still pay ing for the vast consumption of the products of labor in the wars of the far east, a consumption that was abso- lute waste, or Is the whole world, un- der compulsion, giving inordinate sur plus profit to the combined capitalists whose transparent masks are the monster trusts?
 Well, the answer to that question, whatever if might he would not alone make the family pot boil. It is con dition and not theory that the braw- ny or the strong minded breadwinner and the gentle or the shrewish fire side economist Is facing. It is well to take account of the condition as it is
 Forty-five years ago. when the whole mechanism of supply and de- mand in this country had been warped,
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

The Stanley Barnes Medicine Co.,, at Little Rock. Arkansas have new and wonderful discovery called
 DIR. STANLEY'S IF. F. TABLETS"
 which they guarantee to cure any case of female trouble no matter of how long standing and will refund the money in every case where It fails. It cures by strengthening the whole female system. Because you have tried many other remedies without satisfactory results do not conclude that there Is no cure for it. but send at once and give this new discovery trial. You do not know and we do not know you therefore We do not ask you to send the full amount. We willing to risk you one-haf (1-2) the amount and you will risk for the other. Send one-half (1-2) the price (5oc) in postage stamps or coin, snd we will send you the treatment by mail. After using 1t, if you not entirely satisfied. notify us. and will return the money you sent us, and of if you satisfied with the treatment after giving it trial you may send the balance soc We make this liberal offer because we know that anyone who uses 1t will recommend it to their friends. Everything that has been placed the market for the cure of female troubles has been unsatisfactory and you realize could not afford to go to the heavy expense of adver Using a remedy of this kind without knew 1t a discovery and really superior to anything placed the market, and will actually old chronic
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED
By Boiling Grease-skin All Came Off One Side of Face and Head Thought Her Disfieured for Life.
Used Cuticura: No Scar Left.

My baby was sitting beside the fender and we were preparing the breakfast when the frying-pan full of boiling grease was upset and it went all over one side of her face and head. Some one wiped the scald with towel, pulling the entire skin off. We took her to a doctor He tended her a week and gave me some stuff to put on. But it all festered and I thought the baby was disfgured for life. I used about three boxes of Cuticura Ointment and it was wonderful how it healed. In about five weeks it was better and there wasn't a mark to tell where the scald had been. Her skin is just like velvet. Mrs. Hare, l, Henry St, South Shields, Durham, England, March 22, 1908"
 Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

Diagram from an Annual Report of Bureau of Commerce and Labor, Show Ing Prices of Food In United States. Broken Line, Retail.
 distorted and thrown out of normal gear by the kind of senseless thing that Sherman denounced as hell it. self-namely, the struggle of many thousands of armed men to kill many other thousands of armed men, to desolate their homes, bereave their wives, children, sweethearts, mothers, sisters, fathers and brothers-the cost of keeping soul and body together for those in civic occupations had more than doubled, as compared with the ante-bellum period of the 40s and sos.
 In 1861, the year in which the war of secession began, the amount spent for necessities of life per capita in the United States was s10192. The money went for breadstuffs, meats, dairy and garden foods, clothing, metals and miscellaneous articles for the home. In 1906 the amount spent per capita for the same things was s10522. And in the few years since 1906 the aver age amount per capita was greater.
 Since 1897 there has been a steady increase in this amount. The sharpest advance for asingle year came in 1902.
 A chart has been published by the department of commerce and labor which shows by dotted lines, much after the manner in which geographers indicate the channels on maps and charts, the range of wholesale and re- tail prices between the years 1890 and 1907. A study of this chart discloses the fact that the increase in retail prices in recent years has been greater than that of wholesale prices. That is, in years when the wholesale price has dropped and remained at low stage for a period of two or three years the retail prices have not been proportionate.
 This government chart shows that in 1891 the retail prices of food were higher than in 1860. Both wholesale and retail prices were lower in 1892 than in the preceding year But in 1897 both began to start upward and kept on. until today they are far higher than they have been for 20 years or more.
 This government chart shows that in 1891 the retail prices of food were higher than in 1S60 Both wholesale and retail prices were lower in 1892 than in the preceding year. But in 1897 both began to start upward and kept on, until today they are far high CT than in 1897, far higher indeed than they have been for 20 years or more.
 Many causes have been suggested for the great increase of the cost of living One argument is that the price of foodstuffs has risen of late because the management and the productive ness of the farms have not kept pace with the tide which has swept into the big cities from the rural districts.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
$100 Reward, SI0O,

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn that there at least dreaded disease that scence has been able to cure in all It's stages, and that Catarrh. Halls CataTrh Cure s the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity Catarrn being constitutional disease requires consttu- tional treatment. Halls Gatarrh Cure is taken in- ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces ot the system. thereby destroying the foundation Of the disease and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and asslst- ing nature in doing its work. The propretors have so much faith in it's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list Of testimonials
 Address F J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
 Sold by all Druggists 75c
 Iake HaIls Family Pills for constipation.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
Erocks and Personality

The Englishwoman does not diffuss enough personality into her clothes If she is tall and gaunt she chooses severe tailor-made costumes and looks like clothes press. If she is small she tilts on her enormous curled coif- lure, monster hat and sews a gigan- tie Elizabethan frill into the neck of her blouse.-London Bystander.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
His First Visit.

The wide check of his suit and his monocle proclaimed his nationality from afar His first American ac- quaintance, met on the steamer. had supplied him with an immense amount of strange and wonderful information about the United States.
 And since you are an Englishman. !" it was explained every store will at once charge you from five to ten times what they would ask an American. "
 "Eh, What?" said the Britisher. aghast, and then with a look of great cunning: But, my word! l shawn { tell them, don't you knowl"
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

my friends what it has done for me-" Mrs. E. HANSON, 304 East Long St., Columbus, Ohio.
 Another Woman Helped.
 Graniteville, Vt. II was passing through the Change of Life and suffered from nervousness and other annoying symptoms. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound restored myhealthand strength and proved worth mountains of gold to me. For the sake of other suffering women I am willing you should publish my letter." - MRS. CHARLES BARCLAY, RED, Granite vile, Vt.
 Women who are passing through this critical period or who are suffering from any of those distressing ills pe- culiar to their sex should not lose sight of the fact that for thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which is made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills. ID almost every commu- nity you will find women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
Never Disappoints

Many extensively advertised rene dies are failures when put to the test. Hunts Lightning Oil is an exception. Confidence in it is never misplaced disappointment never follows it's use. It is surely the greatest emergency remedy now obtainable. For cuts. burns, sprains. aches and pains, I know no equal
 GEO. E. PADILCOK,
 Doniphan, Mo.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
HisIrouhle

Friend-Don't worry because your sweetheart has turned you down since good fish in the sea as ever were caught
 tilted One-Yes. but I've lost my bait-Harper's Bazar
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

No man pretends that his soul finds its supreme satisfaction in self-sacri- flee such an affectation would stamp him as a coward and weakling Wom- en who yearn for selfsacrifice are merely underworked
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
4 New Standard.

T knew they I.ere putting on airs. They let on that their silverware was all solid and now the whole world knows it isn't''
 How did it come out 9"
 Burglars broke into their house the other night and didn't take thing. - Detroit Free Press.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

Pneumonia and Consumption are al ways preceded by an ordinary cold Ham lins Wizard Oil rubbed into the chest draws out the inflammation. breaks up the cold and prevents all serious trouble
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

A lazy man makes as much fuss when he has a little job of work on hand as an old hen does who is try ing to raise one chick
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
MADE HIM SIT UP.

Wife-Ill make you sorry you ever quarreled with mel
 Hubby-What will you do? Go home to your mother, I suppose?
 Wiie-No; I'll bring mother here!
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18
He Knew.

My boy. do you know the nature of an oath?'
 Yes, sir, we got g parrot. ."-Ex- change.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

An unbridled tongue Is the worst of diseases.-Euripides
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

Throat Trouble may follow Cough. or Hoarseness. Browns Bronchial Troches' give relief. 9 cents a box. Samples free. John l. Brown & Son. Boston, Mass.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

No life can be pure in its purpose and strong in its strife, and all life not be purer and stronger thereby.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

pound d Il r 1 n g change of life. My doctor told me it
 was good, and since taking it 1 feel so much better that I can do all my work again. I t h in k Lydia E. Pinkham's
 V e ge ta lie Con- pound a fine remedy for all woman's troubles, and I never forppt t0 tell
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-18

A man who needs advice is apt to get the kind he doesn't want