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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Beautiful Church Weddinq.

Decatur, July 14-(Special.)-A pretty church wedding was that of Miss Mamie Wallace of Decatur to MT. William Henry Connor of Birmingham. which took place at the First Presbyterian church, De- catur, at 9:so o'clock tonight, the Rev. Dr. John S. Parks, the pastor, officiating
 The church was charmingly decorated for the occasion and the music was superb. After short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Connor will be at home to their friends In Birmingham.
 The bride was one of the Decatur's most charming and most intelligent young ladies. She is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. William E. Wallace, one of the oldest and most highly respected families of North Alabama. Her grandfather is Col. Kirk Wallace of Lawrence county, one of the most influential planters of this part of the state. Tthe groom is a son of Dr. and Mrs. J. c. Connor of Bir- mingham and he is one of Birrningham's best and most gifted young men.
 Numerous beautiful and valuable wed- ding presents were received by the brids and groom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
MISS LENk HOsTESS
 AT GARDEN PARTY.

Mics Lucille Lenk entertained at a gar- den party in honor of several visiting young ladies. Outdoor games played on the lawn interested the coterie of guests during the hours of the late afternoon and the~occasion proved most pleasant Among the guests were Miss Corinne sommers, Miss Tessie schwarz, Miss Enid Marx, Miss Cecile Reich, Miss Cecile Rotholz, Miss Rose Rubel, Miss Fannie Jacobs, Miss Jeannette Benjamin, Miss Elsie Fies and Miss Lillian Goldman. The especial guests were Miss Sophie Marx of Memphis. Miss Blanche Wolf and Miss Pauline Levy of Montgomery. Refresh ments were served on the lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15

Borden Wheeler, finest re- sort for health or pleasure in Alabama. Ask for information. Borden Springs, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15

probably not be able to arrange their affairs for leaving Ellisville in several months, not for a year. 1t may be, as Mr. Shelby Is involved in number of important business ventures, but they are making every plan to live in Birmingham, which Is already the home of two of their daughters, Mrs. Henry Dean and Mrs. Thomas Bowron. The Shelbys are well known in Mississippi. He Is one of the wealthiest men of his state, and through long residence both he and his charming wife and daughters have become widely popular.
 Miss Mamie D. Davis will leave today for Knoxville and intends afterwards spending some time at Tyre Springs.
 
 Mrs. Claude L. Norris has gone to At lanta for visit of two weeks.
 Mir. Nathaniel D. McMullin of Kingston East Birmingham, left Monday for a ten days outing among friends in Grove Hill, Clark county.
 Among the guests at the opening ball, Cook Springs, Saturday night were Miss Mary Reynolds, Miss Imogene Wander grist, Mrs. Rosa Long, Miss Nell Wade, Miss Lera Strange, Miss Tullie Strange, MT. and Mrs. A. F. Smith, Miss Jessie Vann, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stallings, MT. and Mrs. G. P. Montgomery, MT. and Mrs. Bates. MT. and Mrs. O'Netll and Messrs. Jim Burgin. Charles Williams, w. Morrow, P. L. Taylor, w. P. Lyle, E. l ID an nf Birmingham; Miss Ruby Ledbetter of woodlawn, Miss Hortense Spears, Miss Pratt Spears and Miss Ruby West of East Lake.
 Over 100 young people of Birmingham, Decatur and Cullman were guests at a dance given at The Oalfs hotel at Holmes Gap, vinemont Monday night. Music was furnished by an orchestra and dur ing the evening ice cream, cake and lem onade were served the guests.
 Miss Willie Byrd of Birmingham spent the weekend at The Oaks hotel, Holmes Gap.
 Mrs. A. F. McGhee, Jr and two chill dren of Birmingham are spending the summer at the Oaks.
 Mrs. w. Clifton Prickett of Birmingham Is at The Oaks hotel, Holmes Gap for the summer.
 MT. w. V. Trammell of Birmingham is spending the month at The Oaks hotel, Holmes Gap.
 MT w. c. Prickett of Birmingham spent the weekend at Holmes Gap.
 sMrs. J. H. Moncrief and son and Miss Florence Hill of Birmingham will spend the remainder of the summer at The Oaks hotel, Holmes Gap.
 Mrs. B. G. Copeland has returned from a visit to pr. and Mrs. F. H. Turner at their country home near Huntsville. She was accompanied by her little daughters.
 Dr. and Mrs. r. H. Turner of Huntsville are guests of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Griggsby Copeland
 Among the other recent arrivals at The Oaks hotel, Holmes Gap, Vinemont, are the following: Mir A. R. Davis of Sa- vannah, Ga.; Mrs J. Lee Barnes and son of Atlanta Mir. and Miss Robinson of AlbeStville, Miss Lula Couch of Decatur, MT. Malone of Decatur, MT. J. c. Greene of Braco, MT. and Mrs. J. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
ANNoUNcEM ENTs.


 A meeting of the Birmingham Public Dbray association is called for this evening at o'clock at the library 1m- portant business, including the election of officers, will come before the meeting and the committee urges that all members attend, even at a personal sacrifice The Ephphatha Bible class of Wesley chapel will have social meeting at the home of MT. Charles Morton, 1880 Pearson avenue. West End. this evening. All the deaf mutes of the city are invited.
 Miss Hettie sibley's dance for Miss Zelime Vance of San Antonio and Miss Adele Bowman Is to be an event of this evening.
 Class No. of the West End Baptist church Sunday school will give an ice cream supper on Mrs. Staples lawn this afternoon and evening from to 10 o'clock
 The friends of St. Andrews parish are invited to musical entertainment at the rectory this eevning, beginning at 8 o'clock. There will be a silver offering at the door. The proceeds to go to the rectory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15

Mckee of Clanton, MT. and Mrs. l.. I. Lotta of Atlanta, w. H. Dingley of Montgomery, MT. Billings and son of Montgomery, MT. D. W. Speake, Jr, of Decatur and MT. F. A. David of Birming- ham.
 Mrs. Joseph McLester, accompanied by her two little grandsons, Everard Meade, Jr.. and Joseph Meade, left yesterday for Lowell, Mass, to visit Mrs Paul Chali- foux.
 Mrs. John Minge and children plan to leave today for the mountains of Vir- gina to spend the remainder of the sum mer.
 Mrs. Sid Jones, who has spent the past month in Birmingham plans to leave Sat urday for St. Louis.
 Miss Mary Beard has returned from New York where she visited relatives.
 Mrs. Margaret Procter- -Beasley, who spent several days In Birmingham with Mrs. George R. Ward, has returned to her home in Louisville.
 Miss Marion Edwards of Philadelphia is visiting Miss Essie Roberts for few weeks at her home 109 South Sixtieth street, Woodlawn.
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Postal Changes.

Washington, July 14.-(Special.) )-Rural barriers appointed: Duncanville, route No P. William c. Farmer, carrier; Fred P. Farmer, substitute. Hollygood, route No ]. John H. Stuart, carrier; George D. Atkins, substitute. Patents issued R. G. Bullard, Birmingham, railway tie; E. w. Jones, Opelika, cutter; A. Meritz. Mont gomery, car coupling; R. w. Southerland Mobile cutoff gate for stills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
WEDDING OF MISS MACkEY TO
 MIR. BURNETT OF TENNESSEE.

Yesterday morning at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. E. C.. Mackey, occurred the marriage of Miss Mary Abbie Mackey to MT. William Bur nett of Columbia, Tenn. Only the im- mediate family and a few very intimate friends were in attendance. The house was artistically decorated for the occasion in palms and ferns, making a pretty set- ting for the impressive event.
 Miss Mackey was gowned for traveling in @ gray tailored costume of a light shade, distinctly becoming to her blonde type She is very handsome and never looked more lovely than as a bride. Her bouquet was a sheath of brides roses There were no attendants. Dr. L. S.. Handley, who performed the ceremony,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Nys. Bosvmau Zs Hostess A.
 Lasvn Fete For Mrs.l lIboyuton
Quiet Wedding of Yesterday Morning People Meet in Berlin-Goss;p of Well Known Folk.
 Departures and Returns
BY MIR TLE MILES.

has been Miss Nackeys pastor always and even presided at the baptismal ceremony when she entered the church.
 Immediately after their marriage Mir. and Mrs. Burnett departed for their home in Columbia. MT. Burnett is prominent stockman of that place and is well known in Tennessee. Ills bride has many friends who will regret her departure to make her home elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Trying To Arrange Match.

Ely, New, July 14.-"Tex" Hall, who is endeavorine to promote fight here between Sam Langford and Stanley Ketchel, said today he was conflden. Langford would sign the articles Of agreement. Hall added that the purse of $25.000 was ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Rain Tempers Heat.

Pittsburg( July 14.-Rain tonight greatly relieved the excessive heat and humidity which has held Pitts burg and vicinity in it's grasp for the past two days and has resulted in the death of eight persons. The rivers are at an extremely low stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Governor Johnson III.

St. Paul, July 14.-Gov. John A. Johnson Is seriously i'll. He has al- ready undergone three operations for appendicitis and intestinal troubles and now suffers a recurrence of the old troubles. An operation may be neces- SarY.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
TAFT in LAND
OF MORMONS
Welcomed by State Officials
at Salt Lake City
UTAH'S GUEST TILL SUNDAY
WESTERN RAILROAD OFFICIALS
ARE TAKING EXTRAORDINARY
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE PREsI-
DENTS sAFETY-PLoT TRAIN
Proceeds TAFT's SPECIAL.

Eplper, Utah, Sept. 24.-Still in pur-
suit Of the setting sun, President Taft's
westward journc brought him into
Utah today to be welcomed by the gov
ernor senators and representatives in
congress and a committee Of citizens
who came from Salt Lake City in a
special car. which was ttached here
to the Taft special train.
The presidents first scheduled stop
will be at Prove, a short distance east
of Salt Lake City. In Prove he will
spend forty five minutes. He will ar
rive Salt Lake City at 4:S0 p. no. to
remain until Sunday noon.
To Protect Nations Chief.
Extraordinary precautions are being
taken by all the western railroads for
the presidents safety. On the long
ride over the passes and steep grades
OF the Rocky mountains, and in fact
ever since he left Denver, the presi-
Dental train had been preceded by a
pilot train and followed by loose en-
CINE.
President G. H. Setback attached his
own car to the presidents train and
will go through with him to Salt Lake
City.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
JOHNSON'S ESTATE
IS WORTH $4,000
HOME ~ ST. PAUL. LIFE aRsSuR-
ANCE AND AUTOMOBILE
LEFT TO WIFE.

ST Paul Sept 24.-Gox. John "A.
johnson left an estate OF not more
than $4,000 to hts wife. He died
without making WI and evary item
OF his property win go. as he wished.
10 Mrs. JohnFcn.
Although ne had been drawing =
salary of $1,000 g. year as governor
and has received substantial income
from las lectures, his expenses were
great and he saved little. When he
became governor he was worth about
s3,o0U
When lie died he owned house In
St Paul valued at about $1,000. a
life insurance policy for $4,000 and
about $500. The governor is also
said to have a few stocks OF doubtfuI
value, and an automobile.
Much Of the governors income wan
spent maintaining an apartment az
the Aberdeen hotel in st. Paul, and on
clothes for Mrs Johnson. Ii was thu
governors wish thar his wife should
always be elegantly gowned. and he
did not limit her In her expenditures.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
STRANGE SUICIDE
OF A N. Y. GIRL

Woodbury., N. Y, Sept. 24.-Unusual
circumstances surround the supposed
suicide OF Helen Brayton, aged 10
years. who today, in the residence Of
her uncle. with whom she made her
home, was found fatally shot. Her
uncle, I'll. g. Brown, is on a cunning
trip in Maine. and her aunt is on a
visit In Atlantic City.
Three hours before the shooting
Miss Brayton awakened her cousin.
Harry Brown, 10 years old, and told
him a strange man had been in her
bedroom. The boy who was alone with
the girl In the house, obtained revol-
yer. went through the house. finding
no intruder, he returned to bed, put
ting the revolver under his pillow
He was awakened later by the
gY.oans OF the girl and going to her
room, found her in bed with bullet
wound III her head. The revolver was
found in bed, and the girl died short
IL afterward. After the boy fell asleep
the girl 1t Is supposed, went to his
room, took the revolver. and return
ing to her own apartments, shot her
self
The coroner's inquest resulted In O.
verdict that the girl killed herself
while suffering from melancholia~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
TURNS ON GAS and
DIES WITH INFANT
DEsPoNDENT OVER ILL HEALTH
WOMAN KILLS HERSELF
AND CHILD.

Chicago. Sept 24.-Dividing her two
children between her husband and
herself, much as Judge might do in
a divorce case. and arranging the
home for the use OF the husband and
his half OF the children, Mrs. Agnes
Fiala, respondent over i'll health, kill
ed herself and her baby, Adeline, by
turning on the gas.
While Fiala was away yesterday,
Mrs. Fiala rearranged the furniture
for the use of her husband and their
son Hugo. 10 years old. She set the
table for dinner with two covers and
removed the bedding from all the beds
except the one occupied by Ffala and
his son.
She kissed the boy and told MIN to
kiss little Adeline, 13 months old.
When the father met Hugo at the
gate and went into the house with the
boy, he smelled gas. He found his
wife and baby in a corner OF bed
room. They had been dead some time.
The lifeless mother was still hold
ing Adeline In her arms. The child
had died with her cheek against her
mothers breast.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
new ROCKFORD
LAWYER KILLED
ATTY. JAMES CARROLL, BROTHER
or SEN. !. o. CARROLL, DIED
AS RESULT or ACCIDENT.

New Rockford. N. ID. Sept. 24.--Atty.
James Carroll OF this place, brother
OF Sen J. ID. Carroll, died early this
morning from blood poisoning as the
result of an accidental shooting affair
last evening. Attorney Carroll had
been our hunting, and returned home
last night about o'clock. His broth
r-in-law, who arrived yesterday from
Iowa, and whose name cannot be
learned, was getting his gun into shape
to go hunting the next day. He did
not know that Mr. Carroll had arrived
home and he stepped to the door and
fred shot at random to try his gun.
The charge entered Mr. CARROTS leg
and made a terrible wound.
Blood poisoning set in at once and
the injured man died shortly after mid
night. He was SIS years of age, and
is survived by wife and two children.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
Great Railroad builder and Sen.
McCumber Attractions
AT HIGHLAND COUNTY FAIR
OVER 1000 PEOPLE HEAR TWO
SPLENDID ADDRESSES TODAY
HILL SAYS FA 5yRs SHOULD
ADHERE TO HINes OF
AGRICULTURAL CO. sEs.

Wahpeton, N. d., Sept. "a. 9TH J.
j. Hill and Senator Porter J.& 0lYn-
Der the attractions today, oveA z, &c
people focked to Wahpeton to d *
the last day of the Richland con, =
fair. Both Of the great speakers we.
at their best and both delivered splen-
did addresses.
The great railroad builder made q
wonderful plea for better and more in
tensive farming throughout the state.
Mr. Hill was at his best and he spoke
in strong terms in favor of diversified
farming and stock-raising He gave
figures to prove that the production
of foodseuffs is not increasing in pro-
portion 20 the demand, and laid special
emphasis upon the important position
farmers occupy in the great business
world.
He stated that IL the farmers would
adhere 70 the teachings of the agri-
cultural college, that they would find
greater prosperity.
McCumber's Address.
Senator McCumber believes that the
northwest faces the greatest era of
growth and prosperity in its history.
He said that the farmers of North Da-
kota were showing their intelligence by
their acceptance OF the need for di-
versified farming and that because OF
this, North Dakota was sure to become
one Of the leading if not the foremost
agricultural state in the nation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
READY FOR
ENDOF WORLD
Triune InmersioniStS Expected
Millennium at 10A. vi. Today
POSTPONED TILL TONIGHT
THREE HUNDRED coLoNisTs IN
MASSACHUSETTS NOW SAY
THEIR PRoPHEsY WILL BE Full
FILLED INSIDE or "a HOURS
SING AND PRAY.

West Duxbury, Mass. Sept 24.-In-
spired BY a conviction that today
would bring the end of the world, 800
and more members Of the Latter
Reign OF the Apostolic Church or the
Triune Immersionists. as they prefer
to be called, assembled early about
their place OF worship There the
devotees awaited the destruction and
publication OF the world by fire. in
fu1fillment Of their own prophesy.
In contrast with the recent proceed
ings, when noisy revival scenes have
been carried on far into the night, last
night passed almost In silence, as
rain fell upon the tents in which those
who have came here from far and
near are sheltered.
In fact by some. the gathering of
heavy clouds at sunset last night was
declared to be Sign" and the heavy
downpeur Of the might an "omen"
consistent with their expectations.
Yesterday afternoon eighteen con-
verts were baptized in nearby pond.
As the appointed time drew near, be-
levers filled the chapel and devoted
their energies to che singing of hymns.
The skies Dari<ened.
Shortly before 10 O'Clock the skies
darlxened and those who had been
watching for sign appeared convinced
that the millennium was at hand. one
hymn followed another, an the beIiev-
ers waited for final puriffcation. Ten
o'clock came but the sky frightened
and the millennium. in the opinion of
the believers. was apparently post
poned for a brief period.
Tt was then explained that the rev.
citation which was made to one Of their
number last night indicated that de-
struction was to be deferred until
some time during the twenty four
hours. beginning at O'clock in the
evening
The faithful still continued confident
that their prophecies would be fllfiIled
and they spent the remainder Of the
forenoon praying and singing hymns.
There was little comment when the
hour designated for the hnality OF
things passed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
Dead Of Chambers.

Sioux Falls, 8. D., Sept. 24.-Frarlx
Hassinger, son Of James Hassinger. q
well known resident Of Charles Mix
county, Is dead OF CHAMBERS. When the
young man died It was at first reported
that tensilitis had been the cause, hut
il is now officially stated that he died
of CHAMBERS, which caused his tonsiIs
to swell to such degree that he yir-
tualIy checked to death.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
STEELE Grip sk Minot t4ctel.

AFinot, n. d.. Sept. 24.--The city no.
lice last evening arrested Geo. Schin-
mel Of Chicago on the charge OF grand
larceny. Schimmel IL charged with
stealing grip from Clarence Bailey
OF this city from the windsor hotel.
When arrested schimmel was wearing
some OF the clothes contained In the
grip and had two razora in his pocket
that belonged to Bailey.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
WOMAN HAD
6 HUSBANDS
Mrs. Chapman Of Kansas City
Arrested for Bigamy

Kansas City. NO. Sept, "a. - Mrs
Frederick Chapman. OF this city, who
was arrested last night charged with
btgamy, is said to have married six
men, all of whom she deserted except
her latest husband, her aocuser.
Finding marriage certificates In his
wife's trunk, Chapman, who believed
he had married an unsophisticated
country girl, investigated further and
discovered what he considered evidence
that Mrs. Chapman had not been di-
vorced from her last husband.
Chapman confronted his wife with
the certificates and she confessed to
previous alliances. He then preferred
a charge of bigamy against her and
she was arrested. She is held for trial
in the criminal court.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
DRIFT FOR WEEKS
in Open BOAT
MISSIONARY SCHOONER CAP,
SIZES IN AUSTRALIAN WA
TIERS AND ONE MINIS
TER PERisHEs.

Victoria, 3. c. Sept. 24.--The Amer
lean missionary yacht Hiram Bing-
ham capsized at Jaiuit in the Marshall
group recently. Rev. T. Walkup died
from exposure. The Others passed
three weeks n an open boat without
food. The yacht was from Boston.
Details were brought tonight by the
steamer Aorangi from Australia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
TRIALS FOR N. D.
SET FOR OCT. Il
GIGANTIC DREADNAuGHT WILL
HAVE HER GOVERNMENT
TRY OUT" NEXT
MONTH.

Quincy, Mass. Sept. 24.-The battle
ship North Dakota, now nearly com
pleted at the yards Of the Fore River
Shipbuilding Co. here, win be the lrst
Of the "Dreadnaughts" In the United
States navy to have her government
standardization trial trips. TIE date
has been set for Oct. is, over the Rock
land Maine course.
The contract requirement ii Ri
knots.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
WOMEN ARE Sent
TO HARD LABOR
suFFRAcETTEs GET REAL SEM
FENCES FROM JUDGE
IN ENGLAND.

London, Sept. 24.--ordinary lmpri-
sonment having failed to check riot
ing on the part OF the suffragettes. .
magistrate at Birmingham has sem
fenced respectively to two and three
months at hard labor, Mary Leigh
and Charlotte Marsh, two OF the ring
leaders OF the outbreak at the meet
ing at Birmingham the night Of Sept.
III. when Premi Asquith delivered
an address on the budget
Another woman was given ona
month at hard labor and others various
terms of imprisonment
When the sentences were announced
q number Of suffragettes picked up
what they could lay their hands on Ia
court In the form of missiles and broke
the windows Of the courtroom
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-24
MARS 100000
MILES NEARER
TO THE EARTH TODAY THAN 1T
HAS BEEN FOR FIFTEEN
YEARS - KEEN INTER
EST SHOWN.

washington, Sept. 24.--Nearer 70 the
earth by 100000 miles than II has
been for fifteen sars. the planet Mars
today is the object Of immense inter-
est to astronomers throughout the
world, particularly at the United
States naval observatory here.
The average distance of Mars from
the earth is 100000 miles. The
distance from the earth today was
only $4,000, 900 miles with this prox-
unity interest Ia the planet, which ID
always keen, will become, even among
those who cannot claim to be students
OF astronomy. all the keener on ac-
count Of the probability that new dis
coveries concerning matters marian
viii be made.