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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
CONSOLIDATION OF
 DECATURS PLANNED
COMMITTEES WILL BE APPOINT ED TO FORMULATE PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS. POPULATION 10000.

Decatur September 22.- (Specialo- At the regular meeting of the city council of Decatur last night con- mittee from New Decatur, composed of Mayor Edwin c. Payne, two New De- catur aldermen and three citizens. were present in the interest of the consoli- dation of Decatur and New Decatur. Mayor Payne of New Decatur asked Mayor Henry A. Skeggs and the city council of Decatur to appoint com mittee of six to take up this matter of consolidation. This was agreed to by the Decatur city council and Mayor Skeggs will appoint such a committee later
 These two committees will formulate some plan on which the two cities can consolidate and then it Is the object to submit this plan to the voters of each city for their approval or their rejection. It seems to be the general opinion that the two cities will con- solidate by a vote of the people, pro- vided some plan can be agreed on that will meet the approval of majority of the voters of each city.
 A consolidated Decatur would give the city at least 10000 people, and would make of it the most important city in Alabama north of Birmingham.
 The city council of Decatur last night elected Will F. Crawford as city alderman, vice Dr. B. J. Conyng- ton, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

of Miss Bessie Cooper while in Nashville, and many pleasant entertainments are planned for her
 Mrs R. H. Cobb is at home again after a visit to Mrs. Richard Milner in Annis- ton
 Mrs. T. G. Howard has gone to her home in Selma after visit to friends in Birmingham.
 Mrs Charles Sharp returned this week from Black Mountain, N. C., where she has spent the summer.
 Miss Felicia streit left Tuesday to ~n- ter upon her duties at Belmont college in Nashville. She attended the hop and the opening festivities at Vanderbilt uni versity.
 Miss Edith Bowron is another of the Birmingham girls who left this week to attend the opening dance at Vanderbilt university.
 Miss Louise Archibald left Tuesday for Converse college, Spartanburg, 8. c.
 Miss Helen Watkins went to Spartan burg, S. c. yesterday to enter upon her studies at Converse college.
 Miss Hazel Tynes went to Nashville yesterday to become a student at Bel mont college. She was accompanied by her father Mir. W. D. Tynes, who will return home in day or two.
 Miss Johnnie Mae Cross has gone to Lynchburg Va, to enter Randolph-Ma- con college.
 Miss Alice Rumph and Miss Carrie Hill have returned from Blowing Rock N C., where they passed the summer studying In the art classes of Elliott Daingerf1eld.
 Miss Mary Motion has gone to Spartan burg, S. G. where she is student at Converse college.
 MT. James Mitchell, after several weeks illness is now able to be out again.
 MT. and Mrs. E. M. Ford, Jr.. are visit ing relatives in Huntsville.
 Miss Cornelia Somervile has re- turned to her home at Tuscaloosa after spending several days with Dr. and Mrs Z B. Chamblee of North Birmingham Miss Somerville is daughter of Judge Onmond Somerville of that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Drennen 6 Go.

The automun display of the Drennen x Co. department store was unusually in teresting this season. The space has been enlarged to admit of an ample stock of handsome hats and many of more simple character. The exhibition showed skilful planning and the pretty models were displayed to the very best ad- vantage
 The windows were filed with fashion able millinery several importations from Parisian hatshops being shown in addi- ton to the attractive domestic models. chapeau that was especially admired by passersby was an immense white otto- nan silk with slightly curled brm. A snowy willow crown plume and several upstanding willow tips are it's only adorn- ment. Another striking model Is worn on one of the waxen models in the milli- nery department It Is a large black moire shape of graceful design and sur mounted by two long white willow plumes, which pass across the front and are caught with long jet ornament. An other stunning black hat similarly shaped has a willow plume circling the crown and three punched In the side front, hand some feathers and making 1t an all-black hat
 Another hat to be worn with an after noon costume is a beaver model in reseda green. It's trimming consists of two heavy green plumes and rose-colored one which gives the necessary touch of bright color. number of fur turbans are also shown, one of the handsomest being black and embellished with uncurled ostrich feathers. chapeau to be worn on less formal occasions Is fashioned of chicory moire and adorned with large water lily blossoms. variety of hats were shown to be worn with tailored cos- tunes. Indeed at the Drennen store may be found chapeaus for any occasion, whether formal or otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
TUSCALOOSA SEEKS
 BETTER SCHEDULES
BOARD OF TRADE INSTRUCTS COMMITTEE TO ACT WITH REF ERENcE TO TRAIN SERVICE. WOULD IMPROVE ROADS.

Tuscaloosa, September 22-(Special.)- An interesting meeting of the board of trade was held at the courthouse last night and was well attended. Among other matters taken up and discussed was that of arranging a better schedule for Tuscaloosa on the Mobile and Ohio railroad through here and also on the Warrior Southern. The transportation committee was instructed to take up the matter with the roads ana urge the claims of the town for the changes asked. It was reported that the county fair will be held here on October 25-30, instead of the week previous. A committee was in structed to take up with the proper offi- cials in Birmingham the matter of put ting the highway between here and that city In better shape, it being reported that part of this road in Tuscaloosa coun- ty was in better condition than the part in Jefferson. The committee on the rural telephones reported that 40 subscribers had been secured. that an operator could be employed and the wires strung at small cost.
 L. I. Christian met with a severe and painful accident at Holt yesterday. The young man was a switchman and in throwing switch got his root caught in some way and the engine passed over 1t. crushing it terribly. It was necessary to amputate the foot immediately, the operation being performed at the Holt hospital A young man by the name of Pruitt also suffered a crushed foot from a falling stone. It is thought, however, that his foot can be saved
 The police have made several raids re- gently under the new prohibition laws and found considerable whisky. One man whose place was raided Saturday night was paid a visit by the officers again last night and still more whisky was captured.
 The public schools of the city opened most auspiciously yesterday. The enroll ment was the largest ever had and the schools are probably in the best condition ever experienced
 The Northport schools also opened yes- terday with a hattering attendance. The colored public school building has not been quite completed. but will be ready for occupancy in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Women hslst Ub0n / ea0lng Sh~eet
 Cars Backzva,d, Says Oue Wbo Knoavs
Brave Fight In Their DeenseSeem Get Rated When They Are In Crowd-The Policeman Has Troubles
 of His Own
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

To quote the overworked but ever popu- lar Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch 'When we start out here to go to the cemetery we are apt to land at fire" Which is applicable to an interviewer on her rounds as well as to those on amusement bent.
 So-
 When I started out a few days ago on an entirely different line of thought and certainly in an entirely different direc- tion as to a perfectly good interview. found myself before I realized it talking to a great big. burly policeman. lat the junction of two of the most travelled thor oughfares in the city, and this is what I heard
 To properly introduce the officer to you l must say that he is a perfect giant of a fellow, with a steady. kindly. gray-blue eye, a firm, heavy. set jaw and a Van- Dyke beard blonde as to color, and which the manner of seeing people run down and killed my motor cars, street cars, and the various shooting bouts which he is called upon to witness, has not served to change in color.
 
 the intersection of the veritable Broad way and Twenty third, when I nearly ran into several motor cars, vehicles and the like, and being timir person, hed my self to the sergeant of police, who looked like he believed in protection, and whether he did or not he was very kind. s.
 Game very nearly getting into a smashup," I said as I grappled my bum dles to me with hooks of steel.
 You are not the only one said the big policeman. Women seem to get in a panic when they start across a crowded street, and invaria ply make for the of ficer who is standing around rather than the curb I have seen them rush to him for protection. even after they had nearly reached the sidewalk, where they would have been safe"
 q suppose they are all like me-" l said blandly. They get scared and emoar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Hill Shoe Company.

The autumn spirit was predominant in the opening yesterday of the Hill Shoe Co. The management has only recently assumed charge of the new store, and especial interest was displayed in the new quarters, which are domern and very attractive The large show windows were filled with modern footwear. Chrysanthe- mums were distributed among them and a festive background was furnished by handsome plants. An original scheme was followed in the floor covering of au- tumn leaves which, combined with the twigs from pines and other forest trees, presented an artistic effect.
 The display cases Of heavy plate glass arranged in the front and along the aisle of the store were filled yesterday with dainty slippers for evening wear and the nattiest of boots for the street. The most striking characteristic of the footwear for dress occasions Is extreme simplicity. Evi- dently the elaborate evening slipper Is decidedly passe Every shade to be used in the new gowns Is represented. Satin and patent leather are especially favored, though there are a number of smart de- signs in velvet Silken and lisle hose to match each one show unique and ex- quisite patterns. The velvets. satins and kids. are displayed in red. white. the vari, ous shades of blue and green, yellow, lavender, rose and gold. Each Is orna-: mented with a small bow and some fin- ished with single jewel. A very smart slipper was of black patent leather adorned with soft rosette in the heart of which was jewel. The evening shoes harmonize in color with the gowns, but this is no longer the tendency in the street footwear.
 The boots to be worn on the street show a division of popularity between patent feathers and gun metal. The tendency to widen the toe and heighten the heel Is in direct contrast with the fashions of the past season. This makes a decidedly practically shoe and becoming one too. Especially attractive were the patent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
NEWS IF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Entertainments To Be Given For
 Bride-EIect NOTES HERE AND THERE Quiet Wedding of Mrs. Sharp and MT. Reed sterday-chIdren' Party. Announcements of Coming
 Events-Personals.
NOTES HERE AND THERE
BY MYRTLE MILES.

At the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. B. Evans, Miss Lottie Evans celebrated her 18th birthday with a party which was one of the most pleasant af fairs of the series with which the school set have been made happy this season. Several interesting contests were engaged in Prizes were awarded. One was guessing contest, involving the names of some of Birmngham's stores, and to the boy who was most successful was award ed box of candy. while the girls prize was a hat pin holder of exceptionally pretty design. Master Perry Mccormack won the box of candy and Miss Beverly Leake the hat pin holder.
 The guests of the occasion were Miss Katherine Mccormack. Miss Beverly Leake. Miss Edwina Thagard, Miss De- rothy King, Mss Gillian Goodall. Miss Katherine Jones' Miss Dorothy Davis. Miss Eleanor Davis Miss Martha Minge, Miss Margaret Bennett, Miss Margaret Adams Miss Sarah McIester, Miss Bes- sic Evans, Miss Margaret Greene, Miss Margaret Nelson and Masters Robert Gill; lespy. Everett Shepherd, James Gillespy, Austin Bennett, Charles McDavid, Fletch CT King, Edwin Abbott, Clifford Frazier, William Coughlan. John Coughlan. Thom- as poe, Thomas Benners, Bates Whatley, Eugene Reid and Perry Mccormack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Purity at Parker's''-
hartselIe Masonic Order.

Decatur September (Special.) )- A chapter of Royal Arch Masons, with a charter list of about 10, was insti- tuted at Hartselle this afternoon. The following are the principal officers of the new lodge: R. l.. Penn. high priest; James L. Draper. king; w. B. Isley, scribe. The lodge was instituted by a team from New Decatur composed of the following members: Dr. J. l.. Gun ter, Robert H. Walcott, William P. Fogarty, Thomas H. Mattock, Charles Bassett, Obe Lee and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
United States Marshal Resigns.

Greensboro N. C., September 22.- United States Marshal J. M. Millikan of this city today sent his resignation to Attorney General Wickersham to take effect in October. MT. Milikan has held the position 12 years and was the first southern man appointed to office by the late President Mckinley. Judge James E. Boyd of the United States district court, today sent MT. A1illikan's name to the circuit court judges for conf1rma- ton as clerk of the court to succeed s. L. Trogdon. who resigned yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Pleads Guilty of EmbezzIement.

Florence, September 22.-(Special. D. Thomas l.. Harlan pleaded guilty in the circuit court to embezzlement and was given a sentence of one year and one day in the penitentiary This was one of many indictments pending against liar Ian and was the most serious. A num- Der of indictments for obtaining small amounts of money, warranting charges of misdemeanors, and for selling whisky, were continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Shoes and Hafs Displayed
 Ar Yesterday s Openings

vamps and ooze calp tops devel- oped in the neat button shoes shown by MT. Hill to his patrons Buttoned shoes are, of course, favored though many attractive ones of the laced type are shown too.
 In the display cases reserved for little peoples footwear were all kinds of saucy boots and bootees, and there were many interested. too, in the variety of boys and mems shoes shown in another de- partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Will Fiuht Extradition.

New York. September 22.-Donald c. Thompson. charged with impersonating Lieut. Earl Mcfarland, U. 8. A., at Los Angeles, Cal, and wanted in many cities, has declined to waive federal extradition to Pittsburg rather than to Los Angeles. This was the desire of the war depart ment Thompson says emphatically he will fight any attempt to extradite him to Plttsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
To Build New Road.
Hende -BeddIngfieId.

Florence, September N-(Special.)- pretty home wedding was celebrated this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the residence of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. J. w. Beddingheld. when Miss Ruby Beddingfield and MT. Ellis Holmes Hen derson of Paul's Valley, Okla.,, were married. The service was said by Eider T. B. Jarirnire of the Christian church. The only attendants were four little flower girls, Misses Anne Hendricks Ash craft, Louise Miller. Mary Belle Garner and Repta Nichols. MT. and Mrs. Hen- der left for Oklahoma. where MT. Hen derson is engaged in the real estate ousi- ness. MT Henderson Is the son Of pr. A H. Henderson, formerly of Bailey Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Enoineer Fatally Hurt.

Lynchburg, September 22.-Englneer 5. Perry of Spencer, N. C., was probably fatally hurt late today six miles below Lynchburg by jumping from his engine which had left the rails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
ANNOUNCEM ENTS.

The following invitations have been re- ceived in Birmingham: ''The Rev. and Mrs Raimundo de Ovies request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their sister, Miss Edith Manuela de Ovies, to Mr. George Grigg Adams on Wednesday afternoon October 6. at Q o'clock at St. Andrews Episcopal church. Birmingham
 Mrs. Barnes Morgan will be the hostess tomorrow at luncheon in compliment to Miss Alabama King whose marriage to MT Claude Monroe Hanley of Tipton, Ind will be an event of September 8 Mrs Morgans guests will include only Miss King, her matrons and maid Of honor and bridesmaids. The party will number about 12
 Miss Mary Lanier will be the hostess today at an afternoon tea in compliment to Miss Alabama King, when she will gather about her a coterie of the un- married friends of the bride-elect
 This evening the new gymnasium of the Young Womens Christian associa- tion will be formally opened from to g o'clock, when all those interested in gym nasium work will be given an opportunity to register in the classes An interesting programme has been arranged to include a series of musical numbers. NOTES AND PERSONALS.
 Mrs James A. Going is still at Tate Spring.
 Mrs. Leonard LeBaron Lyons Is ex- pected in the city Friday morning from her home in Mobile to be the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. J. Snow, Jr at Graymont Heights
 Dr. Effingham Wagner of Montgomery spent the early part of the week as the guest of Mrs. L. c. Wagner.
 Mrs. w. B. Kelley of Montgomery Is ex- pected in Birmingham in few days to visit Mrs. Edward Russell.
 college in Nashville.
 Mrs. John Pugh and her little son, John C. Pugh, Jr., will return today from their country home at Odenville, where they lave spent several weeks.
 Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben is the guest of Mrs. F. M. Robinson at Glen Iris park.
 Miss Marguerite Robinson left yesterday for Bristol, Va, to enter college.
 Miss Virginia White left this week for Nashville to attend the hope at Wander bilt university. She will be the guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
REED-SHARP WEDDING.

Yesterday morning in the parlors of the Hotel Hillman was soemnized the we'd ding of Mrs Louise Sharp of this city and MT. S. K. Reed of Anniston. The ceremony was a very quiet one, and only witnessed by a few friends of the con- tracting parties. pr. L. c. Branscomb officiated Immediately after the cere- mony MT. and Mrs. Reed departed for an extended wedding trip, which will include New York and other eastern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

Mrs Walter Lynch, dressmaking, Watts Building, third floor. 9-22-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
SITUATION VERY
 PERPLEXING ONE
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AT GULL MAN HALF COMPLETED AND HITCH OCCURRED, DELAYING PROCEDURE WITH WORK.

Cullman, September 2.-(Special)-Cull man county is now greatly interested Tn the question as to whether or not the county shall help finish the new High school building The situation is unique. When Hanceville contested for the school and came so near getting it the enthusi- asm ran high in Cullman, and some of the most prominent business men of the town put up a strong bond to the gover- nor that the $15, 600 school house should be built.
 The subscriptions. consisting of notes and cash, eQualed about half that amount. The proposition now is that the county finish the building. As this is a county institution and belongs to the pee pie this is supposed to be the right thing, but Hancevile seems to have secured some ante-election pledges that the com missioners should not aid either place in building the High school. Just now pet- tions are coming in for and against the proposed county aid. In the event of failure to secure county aid the bondsmen are personally responsible, and unless the country people help must pay the whole amount, despite the fact that they have already paid half.
 To Build New Road. The Cullman Coal and Coke company
 has advertised for 5000 oak ties and will begin construction as soon as possible of
 the new railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

In all our stocks, plain white, self embroidered and self mi tial predominate, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
CLOSED SATURDAY TILL 6 P. M. on account of holiday.
Blach' s

New department added on 2d floor. Simply extending our helpfulness to money savers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-29
Bond of Avant and Bigham Increased

\ special from Georgetown saws:
"Solicitor Walter II. Wells, of this
circuit, has been paying considera-
bic attention to getting up evil
dence in the Bigham tragedy. He
has succeeded so well that he decid-
ed it was proper to raise the origi-
nal bond Of Avant and Bigham of
5000 each to $4,000. 1t appears now
that the trial of this case will be Of
considerable interest"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-29
Young Woman Leaps to Death.

Quitman, Ga, Sept. 27-MisS Har-
rell. the 15-ycar-oid daughter of Tom
fIarrell, a well known planter, met
tragic death this afternoon on her
way home from school by jumping
from buggy in which she was rid
ing. She was with her cousins and
was driving, when the horse became
frightened and ran away. She tried
to leap to save her life. but fell on a
rock, causing instant death.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-29
Pure, fresh drugs and sundries
1t Walhalla Drug Company.

Pure, fresh drugs and sundries
at Walhalla Drug Company.
Miss Bessie Ross left last Satur-
day for Bolton, where she will make
her home in the future.
On and after October 9TH Dr..
FahneStock will be in his Office every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
June make New York cream
cheese 22c. per pound at G. w.
Pitchford's.
Jack Floyd, of Silver Street,
spent several days here last week on
business and among his Walhalla
friends.
Rev. j. a. Bond will preach at
Poplar Springs Baptist church at II
o'clock a. m. Oil the first Sunday in
October.
See c. w. Pitchford' new stock
of fall goods.
S. ID. Nicholson left this week
for Anderson, where he will be en-
ployed by one of the cotton mills of
that city.
Mayor j. f. Sitton, Constable Fl.
c. Harbin and Dr.. John Hopkins, of
Seneca, were in Walhalla yesterday
on business.
The Wise and Otherwise Club
will meet at ,ne hall Friday after
noon at O'Clock. All members are
urged to be present promptly on
time.
Mrs. J. d. Isbell and daughter
Miss Fannie, returned last Friday
from an extended visit to relatives
and friends in Anderson, Greenwood
and Greenville.
For Saie-100 bushels Appler
seed oats; also pure bred Berkshire
pigs. Apply to Mrs. Anna Wilson,
near Clearmont. Post office, West
minister, Route 4. 3S-i1
Rev. G. d. Mann will begin a
protracted meeting at the Walhalla
Mill church next Sunday night at 7.30
O'Clock. Invitation IS extended TO
all. regardless of denomination.
L. D. Wyly, of Georgetown, spent
Monday among friends here. He has
been on short visit to his par
Cnts. Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Wyly, Of
Richland. and will return to his
home this week.
Mrs. S. A. Lockwood left Mon
day afternoon for Washington, ID. c.,
where she will he for some time.
visiting her brothcr-in-law, Thomas
Cadcn. Mrs. Lockwood has numer-
Gus friends here who will welcome
her return.
The City Market has rcopened
in the Craig-Verncr building, and /
will open a first-class restaurant in
connection with the same. | will be
glad to see all my old customers and
also many new ones. | will cndeavOr
to please YOU as ! have in the past
and sell you only first class goods.
Come and look around. VIII handle
only the best grades of beef, NUT
ton, veal, pork, sliced ham. Oysters
on Friday. Send in your orders
early. T. j. Todd.
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