The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
NEW PASSENGER
 TRAIN ID GO ON Mobile 6 Ohio May Soon Be-
 gin New Service HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE Big Revival Meeting Is in Progress at East End Methodist church-Wood- men of the World Hold an En-
 thusiastic Meeting.
HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE

Meridian Miss, March 0.-(Special. )-It is confidently believed that with the an- nouncement of the change of schedule that is said to be in process of making in St Louis by officials of the Mobile and Ohio railroad company. announcement will also be made on the inauguration of a new passenger train on the Mobile and Ohio. The new train if put on will he from Meridian south to Waynesbor Such a train daily is badly wanted py the people all along the line, as it would af- ford them opportunity to come to Merl- dian and do their shopping and return home on the same day. The Mobile and Ohio operates such train north of Mcr- idan and 1t Is said to be paying Tn vest ment to the company.
 State Representative J. P. Gtaes of Bennettsville, s. C., is in Meridian for a few days, the guest of relatives. He IS on his way from Texas. where he has been for the benefit of his health While here he met A. T. Terry of Scooba, the two lima forty years ago.
 
 The handsome Eighth street home of Col. and Mrs. Conway c. Wyatt was dam aged by fire to the extent of about S2O0O early yesterday morning. The f-e s thought to have originated from defec- tive wiring. The loss was covered by in- surance.
 great revival meeting was begun at the Eest End Methodist church Sunday by the pastor, Rev. w. c. Black, assist cd by Evangelist John Ph Lowry, of Lit tie Rock. Ark. The meeting will be car ried on through the present week. Rev. Lowry Is an eloquent pulpit orator and immense crowds are attending each of he two daily services.
 Old Hickory camp, woodmen of the World. of Meridian, has organized new deSree team. composed of the following enthusiastic Woodmen; J. o. Bell, F. L. RuTJn, c. W. Canteberry, Joseph Cos setr, Jones Bouie J. F. Phillips, J. P. Pen mehter, G. l.. Mazingo, w. H. Mazingo J. D. Daniels, J. F. Wolf, L. Brassfield J. M. Bludworth
 The remains of Mrs. Louise R. Taft. who died at the family residence in this city yosterudy at the age or S4, were ifl- tered this morning in Magnolia ceme- tery. Rev. W. c. Black, pastor of the East End Methodist church. conducting the service. Deceased Is survived by three daughters, Mrs. s. l.. Mcdowell Mrs. s. A. Noteworthy, and Miss Etta Taft, and son, pr. William Taft, a prominent druggist, all of this city.
 The police court yesterday morning net ted the city over $200. Most of the amount was assessed against blind tigers"
 Meridian is lively with amusements sslis week. There Is street fair, weeks attraction at the Grand Opera house, and four vaudeville shows of the continuous performance variety in full blast to en- certain the people of Meridian during the week.
 The home of Alderman W. E. Jones was badly damaged by fire at an early hour this morning. The loss Is estimated at about $500, but is covered by insurance The origin of the fire Is unknown.
 This morning at 7:30 O clock every wheel on the Northeastern and the Alabama and ViclSsburg roads and all business was suspended for five minutes as a mark of respect to the memory of the late president. c. c. Harvey, who died in Lon don and was buried today