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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-13
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-13

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Ill., header Sunday mUrnlne t1 a
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-13

THE southern Pacinc has haIif a
lrre number OF STEEL chpach au
tha same lines az fhe steel harar
cars REGENTS put ln service Thrr
arc coming out of California at fha
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Personal and General.

The Rev. p H. Duncan, the pastor OF
the First Christian church, who had ten
dered his resignation to his congregation,
to be effective January l, has been in
duced to reconsider and will remain in
Enslev. much to the qualification of his
many friends. Mr.. Duncan resigned on
account of i'll health, and had contem-
plated engaging In Sunday school literary
work.
Tom McNulty of the Ensley fire depart
ment has resigned and will leave tonight
for Meridian, Miss, to assume charge
of the fire department at that point, made
vacant by the sudden death or Chier
C. C. Massey Mr.. McNulty has many
friends here who wish him every sue
cess in the important position he goes to
fill.
The fire department answered call
this afternoon about 3 o'clock caused by
the explosion of lamp at the residence
of Mr.. w. O. Garrett. Their services were
not required however, as the names were
extinguished with little or no damage.
Miss Nina Randall entertained the ).
O. p Fl. club at her residence this even
ing. A delightful kodak party was en-
joyed. All members OF the cruz were
present The next meeting or the clup
will be with Miss Jennie Brooks at Shady
Side.
A. the home of Mrs. John Obenchain
her niece, little Emily Suger, entertained
in honor of her third birthday All the
neiehboring children were present ana
the house was made merry by their JOY
Gus laughter. Many dainty presents were
received by the pretty little hostess. Re
freshments were served. Those present
r,ore Railev Baird Vernon Johnson,
Ernest Kilgore, George Mandy, Matte
lois Albert. Leona Prush, Marie Flem-
one Mildred Albert, Elma Maxey and
Emily Suger.
Mrs. w. Wood is very i'll at her home
on Avenue H.
John Eberle has resigned his position
with the Birmingham News to accept
cIerkship in the Pratt City postoffice.
w. G. Culbreth. who has been asso-
ciated with the Bank of Alabama, mas
gone to his home in Statesville, N. G.
Mr.. and Mrs E. s. Oberchain or Ur-
hama. ILL.,. are the guests of their son.
Mr.. John Oberchain on Avenue III.
Misses Hattie and Bernice Bentley. who
have been visiting their sister in Besse-
mer. have returned home.
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Italians To Aid Sufferers.

The Italians of Ensley and vicinity
are responding literally to the rellet
fund for the benefit of the sufferers
from the appalling disaster in south
ern Italy. Lists are being circulated
and the several Italian societies in
Jsnsley will meet Sunday and take def1-
mite steps to raise funds to assist their
suffering countrymen. In speaking OF
the disaster a prominent Italian said:
"The awfulness of the calamity can
be measured by the fact that 1t is now
estimated that 100000 persons have
perished. Thousands of persons who
escaped have been rendered homeless
and are in the open country without
food. clothing or shelter. The SUFFERING
is intense as the forces that destroyed
the cities also destroyed the means
of sub sistence. The time for action is
right now, and we appeal to all char
table persons to assist us in our ef-
forts to relieve the awful suffering and
distress that prevails in the stricken
districts"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
New Years Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Keller rendered
a. six-course dinner at their residence
on Avenue F this afternoon to the en-
ployes of the several stores of the
Keller Tailoring company and several
personal friends.
The guest of honor was Mr.. Frank
C. Rubovits of Chicago, who proved a
reconteur of much ability and added
much to the pleasure of the occasion.
The handsome dining room was taste
fully decorated in national colors which
lent added charm to the affair.
The seasons best wishes were ex-
pressed by all present to the host and
hostess. The dinner was all that could
be desired, was splendidly served, and
the guests did full justice to the dainty
yiands. The affair will long be remem-
bered by those present, among whom
were Frank e. Rubovits, Nathan Good
man. C. A. Batey, B. j. Loveman, Simon
Goldstein, E. P. Hammond, j. L. Rowe,
C. T. Walker, Leo Broda, r. c. Gardner
and H. Keller.
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Huntsville Fire Record.

Huntsville, January 1.-(Special Forty
blazes that caused runs and total loss
of SIS, 295 by fire in the year 1908 are shown
by the records of Chief Francis Guscio
of the Huntsville fire department. This
loss is about third as large as that
of the preceding year while the number
of fires is over twice as large In 1907
the fire loss was $42,575 and the number
of fires was IS. The average damage by
each fire of the last three years has been
1854 40, while the average loss per fire in
1908 was only $457 SO. The work of the
men in the fire department has been more
than doubled while their efficiency as
shown by the record has more than quad
rupled The purchase of an additional
steam fire engine and moro equipment is
contemplated by the city council and
then Huntsville will have fire fighting
force that will be able to cope with any
blaze that Is liable to start here.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
AT JACKSONVILLE
TWO OR THREE STORES WITH
STOCKS ARE SERIOUSLY DAM
AGED-LosS is ABOUT $4,000
ABOUT $4,000 INSURANCE. a.

Admission, January 1.-tSpecial.)-A bad
fire visited Jacksonville about $3.50 this
morning, destroying the storehouses and
stocks of C. A. J. Holingsworth and A.
o. P. Treadway and the stock in Cobb's
jewelry store, besides causing other ma
terial losses to the bank building and per-
haps to other property. The losses are es-
timtaed to be on the buildings about $4,000
and on the stocks between $4,000 and $15
900. These losses are about half covered
by insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
though it started in Hollingsworth's store
and had gained such Roadway when dis
covered as to be beyond control. The fire
company fought valiantly and to good eff
feet, but was unable to successfully cope
with the destroying element until it had
wrought fearful destruction to valuable
property.
The bank building suffered from the fire
to the extent of having the windows on
the north side destroyed, the glass being
broken out and the frames and castings
badly burned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
LARGE FIRE LOSS
IN NEW DECATUR

Decatur, January 1.-(Special.)-Abo
o'clock this morning fire of unknown ORR
gin caused a loss of about $4,000 at the
Decatur Cotton Oil mill in New Decatur.
The loss is only partially covered by
insurance.
The fire originated in the seed room of
the plant and burned rapidly. The seed
room was a total loss. About 100 bales
of cotton were destroyed. including a
carload of cotton which stood on the
switch track. Several hundred cotton
seed sacks were destroyed and a large
quantity of cotton seed bulls were like
wise burned.
The main buildings of the plant were
somewhat damaged by fire and water,
but not to such an extent to prevent
the mill from running usual.
This is one of the largest cotton oil
mills in the south. 1t buys annually
large quantities of cotton seed and its
products are shipped all over the coun-
try. The damage to the plant will be re-
paired as soon as possible.
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The local lodges of the 1. o. o. F. and
the X. of P. held their annual elections
last night.
The following officers were elected by
Apollo Lodge. No 151, |. o. o. F.: N. c..
G. E. Gay; V. G., F. F. Dawson, secre-
tary, M. E. Jones; treasurer, J. w. Will
liams; trustees. J. A. Bilbro, Geo. S. Vann,
w. T. Murphree; representatives to grand
lodge, w. r. Murphree, F. M. Culpepper,
W. A. Jackson alternates, M. E. Jones,
J. w. Williams, G. H. Hendon.
The Knights of Pythias elected the fol-
lowing officers: Chancellor commander,
l., e. Chandler; vice chancellor, ]. c..
Green; prelate, M B. Small; master of
work, A. l.. Gwinn; keeper of records and
seals, II. Clay Leath; master of finance,
II. l.. Gwinn; master of exchequer Jos.
Balfour; master at arms, e. e. Morse
man; inner guard, l.. Loveman; outer
guard, Fl. r. DeLorme; trustee, Fl. A.
Thomas; representative to grand lodge,
M. B. Small.
One of the most elaborate church we'd
dings in the history of the city took
place last night at the First Methodist
church when Mrs Mary Bellenger Cox
of this city and Mr.. Fred Blackmon of
Admission were made man and wife. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. c. Bellenger, and the groom Is a
prominent lawyer of Admission. The we'd
ding was preceded by a number of So
ciety functions during the week which
were the leading social features of the
city. The father of the bride Is one of
the city's foremost merchants and bank
ers and among the wealthiest men in
this part of the state.
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DEM0POLIS HAS
A SERIOUS FIRE
TOTAL LOSS MAY REACH SOME
THING LIKE o,ooo-LoSSES ARE
PARTIALLY COVERED BY INsuR-
ANCE.

Demopolis, January 1.-(Special. De-
mopolis was visited last night just before
midnight by most disastrous fire, which
originated in the Webb building, occu-
pied by the Novel Furniture company and
William H. Welch's jewelry and book
store on the first floor and by offices on
the second floor. The fire originated in
the back end of the second story over
the furniture, and spread rapidly over the
whole building.
The loss is estimated as follows: John C.
Well building 100000 insurance $50o0 Will
Webb building $4,000, insurance $500; w.
B. Nored 5000, insurance $500: DR.. C. n.
Lacy $1,000, insurance $500 The Leader Dry
Goods company sustained about $1,000 loss
from heat and smoke and the Marx
Banking companys building was very
badly damaged but was not destroyed
entirely. There were other smaller losses,
but no figures are available.
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Aged Farmer Drops Dead.

Huntsville, January Especial -Jep-
tina lowry. an aged and prominent farm
er of Madison county, dropped dead in his
yard at Fisk yesterday. Mr.. lowry
had apparently been in the enjoyment of
his usual good health and the news of
his death was a shock to his relatives
and friends. He was walking in his front
yard Thursday when he was seen to
fall and when assistance reached him he
was dead. Heart failure is ascribed as
the cause of death. Mr.. lowry was
65 years old and was a Confederate vet
eran. His widow and three sons and two
daughters survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
ENSLEY'S TAXES ARE
PROMPT THIS YEAR
Special Report Being Prepared
for Council
ITALIANS START FUND
New Years Dinner BY Mr.. and Mrs.
KeIler-Miss Jessie Wells and
Mrs. r. G. FonviIIe
Entertain.
Ru CT. MANDY.

Ensley. January Especial. TAX
Collector w. H. Davis and City Clerk
A. J.. Arnold are busy preparing their
yearly reports. Mr.. Davis states there
are less delinquent taxes this year than
formerly, which is due possibly TO the
provision of the municipal code which
REQUIRES that a list of delinquent taxes
be furnished the register in chahcery
and that property sold under decree
of chancery court. This entails more
expense and trouble than formerly anu
to this fact Mr.. Davis attributes the
prompt payment of taxes. Mr.. Arnold
is also preparing report which will
be submitted at the next meeting OF the
city council.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
GADSDEN HAS FIRE
AT TURN OF YEAR
Alarm Comes Amidst Neise of
Celebration
LETTER CARRIERS MEET
Congressman Burnett Says That Bids
viii Be Asked for New Federal
Building In a Very
Short Time.

Gadsden, January 1--(Speeial.) 1.-THE new
year was ushered in in this city with the
usual noise and merrymaking and many
watch parties in various parts of the city.
Just when the blowing of whistles and
the ringing of bells was at it's height an
alarm of fire was turned in that added
confusion to the Bedam that was al
ready reigning. Fortunately the fire was
a small one and not much damage was
done. Fireworks in different sections of
the city helped to enliven the scene and
showed that the new year was being joy
ously received. This morning the day
broke bright and clear and has passed
quietly enough. Excepting the banks and
postoffice the places of business were
open with nothing out of the ordinary
but few dinner parties. A musical en-
tertainment at the library closed the
day.
The Etowah County Letter Carriers as
ISOLATION met here today and held very
interesting session. The principal address
of the meeting was one on good roads
delivered by J. L. Erwin of this place.
State Secretary R. C. Beaver was also
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Mrs. Foshee Funeral.

Brewton, January 1.-(Special)-A large
concourse of friends and relatives did
honor to the memory of Mrs. S. j. Fo-
shee. whose funeral services were con-
Quoted here yesterday. Rev. A. Arnold
Ross, pastor of the Universalst church,
of which she was a member and Rev.
Walter NJ Murray, of the Baptist church,
conducted the. services, and paid glowing
tributes to her nobleness of character
and the useful life she had lived. Per-
haps the largest number of expensive
floral offerings that has ever been seen
in Brewton testified to the high esteem in
which she was held by relatives and
friends in different parts of the state.
A special conveyance was necessary to
carry the flowers to the cemetery in adj
dition to those banked on the hearse.
Quite a number of relatives and friends
from a distance were in attendance.
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D. G. Laxson Dies.

Huntsville, January 1-(Special DAN
Tel G. Laxson, aged Sc years, died at his
home on Randolph street last night after
a brief illness with acute Indigestion He
was one of the Oldest and best known
cotton buyers in this section. He had
been in the cotton and mercantile bust
ness in this county many years and pos
sessed a wide acquaintance among the
farmers. He begun business in New Mar
ket. Lately he has been in the employ
ment of the Jones' Baugh Cotton COM
pany. His widow survives him, also the
following grown children: William and
James Laxson of Atlanta Mrs. FELTON,
Bagett of Atlanta Miss Lena Laxson of
Huntsville and Mrs. Daisy Cunningham
of Deckerd. Tenn. j. Walter Laxson
of this city and w. F. Laxson of New
Market are brothers and Mrs. ]. W.
Cochran and Mrs. F. L. Estes of Fort
Worth, Tex, are sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
NEWS OF ONEONTA.
Child Is Bitten BY a
Mad Dog.

Oneonta January 1.-(Special)-John Fl.
Donehoo, superintendent OF champion
mines. had one of his fingers cut Off and
another badly lacerated in the machinery
at the pump.
The fine shepherd dog belonging to ]. O.
Hefin, now Of Birmingham, became mad
and bit Paul Goddards little 3-year-old
son in several places; also several dogs.
calves and chickens before he was killed
Mr.. Goddard had the dogs head cut off
and sent it to Montgomery this evening
for examination.
Blount county's new bank is now open
and doing business here.
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Miss Wells Entertains.

Miss Jessie Wells and Mrs. F. G..
Fonyille entertained this afternoon in
honor of their cousin, Mrs. Mary Nc
Rea of Montgomery, at the residence
Of their mother, Mrs N. j. Wells. The
evening was delightfully."- spent games
and music being the features. Mrs.
McRea won the prize for the games.
Refreshments were served by the host
esses.
Among those present were Mrs.
Mary McRea of Montgomery, Miss
ganie Dobyns of Marion, Mrs. Coyle
of Birmingham, Mrs. w. T. Hendon, Mrs.
I. Furniss Lee, Miss Minnie Wells. Mrs.
oscar Stroud Mrs. Tellerin, Miss
Esther Lind, Miss Annie Averyt, Miss
Madge Averyt, Miss Kittie Averyt Miss
Ruth Harbeck.
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were served, The guests present were
Mrs c. - Blanton of Virginia, Mrs.
Louis Amor, Miss Fern Minor, Mrs. W.
L. Rosamond and mother, Mrs. M. e.
Rosamond of Birmingham; Mrs. y. T.
Curry, Mrs. N. R. Clark, Mrs. j. E. Win
Ming Mrs. w. L. Winning of Ensley
Club members present were: Mrs. G. c.
Johnson, Mrs. ]. II. Eubank, Mrs. j. w.
Minor, Mrs. ]. z. Brooks, Mrs. j. ii.
Perkins, Mrs. A. Poss, Mrs. j. Moog,
Mrs. G. E. Mohns, Mrs. G. ]. Eileen, Mrs.
L. H. Pennington, Mrs. M. II. Mcdowell,
Mrs J. F. Lee, Mrs. Roddy Morrison and
Mrs S. A. McCluen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
Dispensarv Closes,

Huntsville, January 1.-(Special)-T
Madison county dispensary passed into
history last night and Huntsville now
finds herself dry for the first time since
the first saloon was established in old
Twickenham town along in the early
eighteen hundreds. The last day of the
big establishment was one of the most
profitable 1t has ever had, the receipts
amounting to 1892 &C. The last days bus
mess was a remnant sale and at the
close of the day here was practically
nothing left of the immense stock of
liquors. A dray load is about all that re-
mains and this will be sent back to the
jobbers at once. The fixtures Of the
dispensary were sold at public auction to-
day
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Bank Deposits Increase.

Huntsville, January 1.-(Specia1)-T
directors Of the Huntsville Bank and
Trust company held a meeting yesterday
afternoon and found the afairs of the in
stitution 10 be in a healthy condition.
The deposits have increased about 25 per
cent in the last two months On July
the bank paid to its stockholders a
dividend of per cent and now another
semi-annual dividend of per cent Is be-
ing paid today. The earnings OF the
hank for the year just closed exceeded
% ner cent.
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scheurman May Recover.

Decatur, January 1.-(Special)-Frank
scheurman, who was seriously shot by
Mr. Mullen, was taken to hospital in
Nashville yesterday afternoon. The ply
sicians who attended him here say that
while he is in dangerous condition there
is a chance for his recovery. Mr.. Mullen
has not been arrested, as the officials
say me shooting was justiiable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
BIG METEOR FALLS
IN PERRY COUNTY

Marion, January 1.-(Speeial-)-A large
Perry county at 10 o'clock last night. 1t
came from the southwest and could be
seen throughout the county A short
time after it fell a distinct shock was
felt over a large part of the county
that caused windows and doors to rattle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
Thread of the Story Club.

The Thread of the Story club was en-
tertained yesterday at the pretty home
of Mrs. S. A. McCluen, Palmer Ter
race. Mrs. McCluen was assisted in re-
ceiving by Mrs. C. F. Blanton of Vir-
ginia, and Mrs. Roddy Morrison. Mrs.
Poss read a part of "At the Sign of the
Jack O'Lantern," which was much en-
joyed. Miss Fern Minor of Birmingham
rendered several vocal selections in a
splendid panner. Dainty refreshments
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Green-Ross.

Huntsville January Especial. flames
C. Green and Miss Sarah Ross. a popular
couple of this city, were married last
night by Rev. Francis Tappey In the
First Presbyterian manse The bride
and groom were accompanied by a small
party of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
BANKING Company Bankrunt.

Nashville, January Am involuntary
bankruptcy suit has been filed against
the lands Banking company of this
city by Tennessee and Kentucky parties.
The petition shows that the company
owes debts amounting to 100000
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kino Edward win Go To Berlin.

London January Lord Knollys priv
ate secretary to King Edward, has denied
in a dispatch from Sandringham that
there is any truth in the announcement
made by the Daily Mail today that the
King and Queen had abandoned all idea
of visiting Berlin in the spring.
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one of the speakers. The association
adjourned to meet at Alfalfa on June l.

Congressman John L. Burnett arrived
in the city last night and will spend a
few days here before returning to WASH
ington He says that bids for the Gads-
den postoffice building will be asked for
within very few days and that work on
the structure will be begun just soon
as satisfactory contract can be made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-02
BROWN-MARX ANNEX

BROWN-MARX ANNEX
Ready for occupancy April
LIST. Largest and best planned
Office building south of Pitts
burg. Every modern conven-
fence and improvement for the
comfort Of tenants. All outside
rooms, southern and eastern
exposures, ten fast elevators,
absolutely proof against fire
and wind, rooms single and in
suites to suit tenant, plans may
be seen and space engaged now
at Office of Brown Bros. & Go.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1909-03-25
A LITTLE BOYS ~
JAW BONE BROKEN
By the Kick of a Mule
Pieces Taken
Out.

The Journal regrets to learn of sad
occurrence at the home of Mr.. 6. r
Bentley, who lives three miles east OF
Marietta, late Friday afternoon. His
little son, James, four years old, went
Iout into the wheat field where there
was young mule colt. The little fell
low got too close to the mules heels
and, as is often the case, mule does
the vicious act, and he let fly his heels
and struck the little boy square in the
face, knocking him senseless and shat
tering the bones. He was brought to
Marietta Friday night, and DR.. G. ID.
Elder found the jaw bones of the boy g
face badly fractured, nose crushed, and
several small pieces of bone had to be
taken out.
DR.. Elder gave the necessary surgical
and the little fellow was car
|ried back to his home. 1t will be some
time before he will be well, and he will
probably be disfigured for life.