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Williams news., 1909-06-12

hO OAioSO Ou DlIl w lllld LIS street, near light plant, which has been in an unsafe condition, was repaired few days ago.
 Constable Bob Postle returned from Bellemont, Thursday. where he had been to subpoena witnesses for the Neill- Wood case. Nunnally's Satin finish stick candy per box 25c Dates with peanuts 25c-Parlor Barber Shop.
 R. Rhodes. travelling auditor of the Santa Fe, with headquarters in Los Angeles, spent several days at the local depot this week.
 P. S. Roman, late of Prescott, is now in charge of the Grand Can yon hotel, having taken over the management last Monday.
 JIG. Simmons is at Seligman, painting and when he is through there he will paint Ash Fork on his way home in Willia ms. Five shipments of Nunnally's delicious candies in 65 days speaks for itself-Parlor Barber Shop.
 Mrs. George Barney and sister. Mrs. Jennie Marez, returned from Flagstaff Wednesday where they were visiting with relatives.
 M P Farrer. the tailor, has been remodeling his shop this week. and when finished, he will have one of the neatest rooms in Williams.
 "A thing of beauty is joy for ever." but this does not apply to the imported pup lately acquired by Guy Riggs at the local depot.
 e. Simmons can furnish you Wall Paper, Paint and Glass very reasonable.
 Mrs. E. J. Nordyke returned from Holbrook last Sunday where she had been spending few days with her husband, Santa Fe agent at that place.
 Lewis Bentley passed through the city on Monday on his way home at the Derby mine, near Prescott | He has been east visiting relatives and old friends.
 Mrs. J. M. Hill, mother of Mrs. James Kennedy and John w. Hill, came up from Phoenix last Friday evening, and will remain in Will. jams for the summer.
 Don't you know that A. D. S. Cough Remedy has relieved more coughs and colds than any other remedy made. G. C. Drug Go.
 Don't forget to call around al "Otto's Place" when you go to the big celebration at Flagstaff. The Williams boys are always sure of c T jolly good welcome from Otto.
 Mrs. H. A. Wakefield and baby returned from Needles and King man Tuesday evening where sh' spent several weeks. MT. Wake field went to Kingman to meet her
 Supervisor w. G. Dickinson wal in the city last Saturday afternoon coming down to meet his wife, wh' was returning from Los Angeles and accompany her to their hom' at Flagstaff. L. s. Drum, who has been il charge of the Grand Canyon hote here for the past two months, re |. signed his "job" last Sunday, ant ? on Monday returned to his hom
 at Flagstaff.
 8 Great preparations are going o1 :. at Flagstaff for the big celebration ] on July 5th and 9th. Get your gla' t rags ready and be on the ground 7 early. There will be plenty of flu for everybody.
Williams news., 1909-06-12

length by the Town Clerk, was passed by vote of the majority of the members of the Common Council of the Town Of Williams and present ed to the Mayor for his signature, and signed by him, and attested by the Town Clerk, this the sth day June, A. D. 1909. F. O. POISON, Mayor. Attestt:
 ILL. APHOLD, Town Clerk Jun 12-4t
Williams news., 1909-06-12
Library Association Meeting.

The Williams Library Associa tion held a meeting at the home Of Mrs. James Kennedy, Wednesday night. Mrs. Kennedy presided and Mrs. Williams acted as secretary pro tenn.
 The following officers were elect ed for the ensuing year. Mrs. w. F. Dermont, president; Mrs. J. $ Button. Vice President; Mrs. H. F. Adams. Secretary; Mrs. James Ken nedy, Treasurer.
 Nineteen new members were ad- ded to the membership roll. The meeting adjourned until Wednes- day night, June 23, when all mem bers are requested to be in attend ance. Business of vital importance ce to the association will be transacted
 Judge E. M Doe passed through here Sunday on his way to Pres colt, where, on Wednesday, he com menced a special term of the dis trict court.
 The Misses Florence and Wanda Parker have returned home from a few days visit at Flagstaff.
 Why send your money out of town for a suit of clothes when you can save 25 per cent by patronizing g your home tailor? See the line oi goods carried by M. P. Farrer.
Williams news., 1909-06-12

Nunnally's chocolate coateed cara mels 40c. Sugar coated Jordan almonds 4Oc.-Parlor Barber Shop
Williams news., 1909-06-12

Nunnally's-Parlor Bar Der Shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
CORONER WILL
 APPEAL CLAIM

Coroner B. l.. Brasher has determined to appeal to the state supreme court for a settlement of the case brought on by the refusal of County Auditor Rob- ert A. Morris to audit certain claims for investigations held by the coroner dur ing the month of April.
 It will be recalled that the county audi tor declined to pass on a portion or the coroner's claims because 1t was not speci- fled in the reports whether the murderer of the deceased person was publicly known or whether the person responsl- ble for the death was in jail at the time of the Investigation. It is under stood that all except two or three of the coroner's claims will be paid, but 1t is stated that the supreme court will be called upon to define the phrase which is causing trouble. The matter is one that has caused considerable trouble and all concerned are anxious to have it set tied.
 An impression has gained ground that the Board of Revenue was partly respon- sibe for my claims being held up,' said Coroner Brasher last night. "I wish to correct this idea. The county auditor saw fit to hold up the claims and the commissioners could not pay them until the accounts had been passed upon by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
NOT DRUGS. Food did 1t.

After using laxative and cathartic med- icnes from childhood a case of chronic and apparently incurable constipation yielded to the scientific food, Grape Nuts, in a few days.
 From early childhood I suffered with such terrible constipation that l had co use laxatives continuously going from one drug to another and suffering more or less all the time.
 "A prominent physician whom con- suited told me the muscles of the digestive organs were partially paralyzed and could not perform their work without help of some kind, so I have tried at different times about every laxative and cathartio known but found no help that was at all permanent. I had finally become dis couraged and had given my case up as hopeless when I began to use the pre-di- gested food, Grape-Nuts.
 Although l had not expected this food to help my trouble. to my great surprise Grape-Nuts digested immediately from the first and in a few days I was cons vinced that this was just what my sys> tenn needed.
 "The bowels performed their functione regularly and 1 am now completely and permanently cured of this awful trouble
 Truly the power of scientific food must be unlimited" There's a Reason"
 Read "The Road to Wellville," in rkgss
 Ever read the above Ietterf A new one appears from time to time. They arc genuine, true, and full of human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
Real Estate Transfers,

Warranty deeds for the following trans actions in real estate, in which amounts of $10OO or more were involved, were filed yesterday in the office of the pro- bate court:
 $16OO-A., B. Woods to J. w. Woods ct al, lots 15 and 1T, in block 3, southeast quarter of section 20, township r, range west A. J. Robisonsl survey of Birch enough's subdivision
 s10OO-T. M. Martin and wife to Monroe Warren, south half of block 8, in block g., 21Ox5o feet, James A. Wares addition to Birmingham.
 s120OO-Felix B. Tarrant and wife to John J. Kyser, 9.n acres, blocks 51 and 52, Walker Land company's survey of Ely ton.
 s2750-Allen B. Oden to Robert P. Mo- David, SS 1x159.2 feet, lot 8, in block 12, Sixteenth street and Eleventh avenue, North Birmingham
 s63OO-P. l.. Houppert ct al. to Florence E. Jordan, lots Il, 12 and 13, in block 145, 10x140 feet, corner Twenty-second street and Avenue D, Elyton Land com pany's survey of Birmingham.
 $2150--Pratt Land and Improvement com- pany to Andrew Dunlap ct al., lots 2, 8, 4, and 6, in block H., lots 8. 4, and 6, in block IS; southeast quarter of northeast quarter of section IS, township IS, range vest also lot 9, in block 4, and lots 1, 9 and 8, in block 10. northeast quarter of northeast quarter of section 2 town ship IS, range 2 west, Pratt Land and Improvement company's survey of Dewey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
 FINISHES ITS WORK
BISHOP EECkWlTH PRONOUNCES IT MOST SUCCESSFUL HELD IN RECENT YEARS DELEGATES TO MONTGOMERY.

The council of the Alabama diocese of the Episcopal church adjourned yester- day afternoon at 2 o'clock, to meet again in Mobile on May 19, 1910. The last days session was marked by very little of general interest. Much of the morning was taken up with discussion of the Mo- bile orphanage which ipcluded a stirring appeal from MT. Claybrook for the or phans and discussion of means to in crease the capacity. It was decided to increase the number of trustees.
 Bishop Charles M Beckwith appointed the same committee on division of the diocese to have charge of the investiga- ton into the financial conditions, T. I. Beard, Mathew Brewster, w. N. Clay brook, w. w. Screws P. H. Mayberry, A. P. Agee and D. M. Drennen. This commit tee will report to the next meeting of the diocese.
 St. Andrews church at Mobile was re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The judges in the county courts are rapidly winding up their dockets for the nresent week. Judge Coleman completed his work for the week yesterday and 1t is not probable that any of the divisions will be in session after the noon hour today.
 In the first division of the city court the case of the Greek-American Produce company vs Louisville and Nashville railroad is on trial.
 The case of D. w. lamar vs. Bir- mingham Southern Railroad company is on trial in the second division of the city court.
 In the third division of the city court Judge Senn is engaged in the trial of the case of George Swarts vs. Birmingham Railway & Locomotive company.
 Judge Lane Is engaged in the trial of the case of Charles l.. Stuckey vs. E. L. Higdon, sheriff, a suit for damages for an alleged false arrest. The case grew out of raid made on the Morris hotel some time ago.
 Judge Coleman did not go into the trial of any of the cases on his docket yes terday. majority of the suits being continued The others were settled or dismissed.
 In the first division of the criminal court the following were convicted: Louis Smith, burglary and grand larceny; Rob- ert Hanesworth, burglary; Joy Brown, burglary and grand larceny; Will Nor ton, grand larceny, and Will Jones' bur glary and grand larceny. They will re- ceive their sentences today.
 In the second division of the criminal court William Walker, the negro arrest ed on various charges brought by cit izens of West End, said to have been fiim-f1ammed by Walker, pleaded guilty to six charges of false pretense before Judge Fort yesterday morning. He will be sentenced today. Jesse Mackey, a negro, was found guilty of charge of assault and battery with weapon upon a negro woman. Mackey is said to have hit the woman over the head with a bil- Hard cue. He was given the extreme penalty, being fined $500 and sentenced to six months Imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
CLASS EXERCISES.
Sunday School Workers at cumber.
 land Church Tomorrow.

Class No. 12 of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church, United Statesa of America, will celebrate the ninth anni- versary of it's organization tomorrow morning. During its existence something more than 1500 young men and women have been on its rolls and the aggressive work of it's members has given it a national reputation among Sunday school people. The programme includes-short ad- Lewis, superintendent, and recital of the history of the class by the teacher J, S. Bridges. A large number of former members who are now at work in other churches throughout the district will be present and the social period will be much enjoyed At the close of the service picture of the class will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
CITY ITEMS.

WAIT OUTCOME OF EXPERIMENTS The proposition of the Standard oil company to oil the roads of Jeferson county will not be taken up by the board until experiments being made by Birmlng- ham and by Montgomery county are tully tested. The county, it is stated, will not spend money to lay dust unless it will preserve the roads at the same time.
 PENECOSTAL TENT MEETING-A tent meeting will begin tomorrow at First avenue and Fffty-first street, Wood lawn, by the Penecostal people of Bir- mingham. Meetings will be conducted by Evangelist w. A. Ward, said to be a man of worldwide experience and years of ministry He is linguist Of ability and an instructive teacher and leader. Meetings Sunday at Il a. m, 2:9O D. m.. 7:30 D. m. During the week. p. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 JUDGE HUNDLEY'S s ENGAGEMENTS Judge Oscar R. Hundley has returned to Birmingham from Huntsville and~will be engaged in hearing motions for new trials today. He goes to Annston Mon day opening the civil and criminal dock cts. On May "A he will take up criminal cases in Birmingham, in order to relieve the crowded condition of the county jail, where the federal prisoners are kept. On Tuesday, June 8, he will open court, both civil and criminal in Tuscaloosa.
 INVESTIGATE PEONAGE CHARGES. The subcommittee of the congressional immigra ton commission. composed of Congressman John l.. Burnett of Ala bama and William s. Bennett of New York, was in session most of yesterday, taking evidence in peonage charges which have been made against several construc- ton companies in the south. The com mission has been out two weeks taking evidence in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Arkansas. The sessions are long as most of the evidence is from foreigners. The commission will go over to Missis- sippi next week.
 MOTHERS INFLUENCE"-The meet ing for men at the Young Mems Christian association tomorrow afternoon will be of special interest The meeting will be in keeping with the movement to make the second Sunday in May national Mothers Day The Rev. A. E. Page will be the speaker and Mothers 1nf1u- ence" will be the subject of his address. Mir Page is a thoughtful and helpful speaker and his address on this subject will be of special interest. w. H. Da- wis will conduct the opening song serv- ice beginning at 3:SO o'clock, and will sing a special selection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
LITTLE NEGRO IS
 HELD FOR MURDER

A 12year-old negro boy, James Howard. who does not look as if he is big or strong enough to handle a revolver, is be- ing held in the county jail on a charge of murder and has been refused bail pending an investigation.
 A warrant was sworn out for the little negro yesterday before Judge I. II. Ben ners and vas served by Deputy Sheriff Newt Curl during the afternoon. The lit- tie Howard negro was located in the vii cinlty of Powderly and was placed under arrest.
 The young negro is alleged to have shot and killed a negro man named Hunter Bailey near Powderly some time ago He is said to have had a companion, as young as himself in his alleged crime but the name of the other negro boy is with held.
 If the charges against the little negro are proven to be true the case will be very interesting indeed. Howard is about as big as a minute, being small even for his age. He is probably the youngest and smallest person ever confined in the coun- ty jail on so serious charge
 The little negro will probably be given a preliminary hearing before Judge Ben ners within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
COURTHOUSE PROBLEM IS
 DRAWING TO CLIMAX

It now begins to look as if the matter of the erection of new courthouse will be presented to a vote of the people for an early settlement With the receipt of the report of pr. C. F. Bush, state in- spector of prisons and cotton mills, in which he recommended that a new jail be erected in Jefferson county, and in- dorsed the idea of a skyscraper court
 house. the Board of Revenue has consld
 cred the matter with renewed interest, and it is probable that definite action will be taken within the next few days.
 "The matter Is being considered daily by the commissioners, said Job Going, president of the Board of Revenue, yes- terday land, favoring the erection of new courthouse, I am pushing the matter before the board. One or two members of the board are just little doubtful as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A Tribute.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Another Confederate veteran has dropped out of the ranks, my friend and neighbor, w. w. Johnson. I can say truthfully that in thought and heart he was as clean and pure as it Is possible for man to attain, He bore no malice to any one; envied no one anything. His constant attendance at the bedside of his sick wife was his last work on earth Tired and sick he walked out on his front porch when the world was asleep. took a seat and he, too, went to sleep to awake when the Master calls.
 J. LAWLER DARBY. Birmingham, May T. 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
FIREMEN NAME SPONSORS. Pratt City Chief of Police Called to Cardiff by Death of Mother.

At a meeting of the Pratt City f1re- mems track team last night sponsors and maids were elected for the Talladega tournament as follows: Miss Minnie Gull verhouse, sponsor; Miss Pearl Mills and Miss Ludie Jackson, maids. The Pratt City team is in fine trim and experts to win some of the prizes at the annual tournament May 25.
 Chief of Police J. c. Hartsfield was called to Cardiff this afternoon by the death of his mother which occurred about 5 o'clock Mrs. Hartsfield was stricken with paralysis last Wednesday and never recovered consciousness before her death The funeral will be at Leeds next Sunday afternoon.
 MT. l.. " Mccain and Miss Eva Wilson were married this afternoon at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. A. M Wilson, at East Highlands. MT. and Mrs Mccain left at once for trip to Washington and other eastern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08

to the advisability of taking up the ques- tion just now, but during the next day or two the proposition will be thoroughly threshed out and the board will probably act definitely"
 It Is understood that a committee of cit fzens will be selected to join the board in a general discussion relative to the mat ter of building new courthouse. A ma jority of the members of the board have expressed themselves as being favorably impressed with the idea of erecting a sky scraper courthouse and retaining the pres ent building for use as some public in- stitution. The commissioners figure that they can build the structure they have in view for not more than $350,000.
 The question appears to have come to a head and public interest in the matter Is great. The decision of the Board of Rev enue is awaited with keen attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08

ceived as a mission. The report of the committee on the state of the church showed 556 combinations, which is con- sidered good record for the year.
 Delegates to the fourth diocese mis- sionary conference to be held in Mont- gomery were appointed, D. M Drennen s. Screws and w. H. Monks. Jr.
 The society of clergy which looks after the infirm clergymen held a meeting elected R. H. Cobbs secretary and passed resolution calling on all the clergy to subscribe $5 for this fund.
 In closing the council Bishop Beckwith made a short talk congratulatng the lay men and rectors on the great harmony of action which had resulted from the meeting. He said it was the best that had been held in recent years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
DR. PHILLIPS TO
 DELIVER GRAFTON

It is announced that Dr. J. H. Phillips superintendent of schools in Birmingham, will deliver the annual commencement oration at Howard college on the morn ing of May 26
 The annual banquet will be held on the evening of the 26th at the Hotel Hill man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
IRON MARKET IS WITHOUT FEATURE Order for 5000 Tons Placed
 Yesterday
NOR: INTEREST IS SHOWN
Very Decided Improvement In Iron Situation Is Reported from the
 Leading Market Centers. Local Market Firm.

The Birmingham pig iron market con- tinues firm but the week closes without any special features. The Alabama Con solidated Coal and Iron company reports a sale of 5000 tons contracted for yes terday at a satisfactory price. This iron is for local melt. Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati circular of the current week says:
 For the past week each day has brought out better feeling and more in- terest in the market. It is now proven that recent buying has been because con sumers seem to have decided that they would not lose by covering now for the last half. As a result sales have been large. prices have advanced and a healthy tone prevails which makes the present market an exceedingly active one. Ninety per cent of the weeks sales have been for delivery during the last half of the year.
 While inquiry and sales have mostly been confined to this year there have been buyers who requested figures on 1910 business, but these have been refused.
 From the inquiries now in hand and the tonnage under offer 1t would appear that the rising market might continue, but buyers even now will not fare as we'll as their brother buyers of a week or ten days ago, as furnaces are mulch more decided in their views.
 Coke continues without appreciabe change, but is bound to feel the buoy ant influence of the iron market at an . early date. Contracts for a considerable tonnage of furnace coke have been placed for the last half"
 Matthew Addy & Co.'s report follows
 "rhere Is a very decided improvement in the iron situation We find that more men are being employed in the foundries, that they working more hours and that gradually things are getting back to the old time normal activity. Of course all the ground that was lost in the panic has not been regained-far from it-but little by little things are getting better. In pig iron there is real backbone to the situation The weakest spot on the map has been Birmingham. Heavy sales of Alabama iron have been made at low price. but quotations on southern iron have appreciably stiffened and in spite of the advance buying has not been checked
 Probably the feature of the week has been the large sales of northern iron. Wholesale blocks of foundry, basic, nal leable and Bessemer have been sold, and the result of the purchasing has been to put order books in good shape and pro- vide the furnaces with shipping instruc- tions for some time to come. So heavy has been the buying that several north ern furnaces have withdrawn entirely from the market
 All of the recent developments have been on the right side. and the prospects are all favorable"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the office of the probate court:
 Richard winstid of Bessemer to Miss Ethel Speaks
 Samuel winstid of Bessemer to Miss Katie Speaks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 7.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Sat urday and Sunday; warmer Saturday moderate south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
Real Estate.

Have to move; have lots of signs suit able for you at your own price. Send a postal to Hermitage, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08
Green Undertaking Co.

E. T. Shaw 6 Son. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-08

George B. Ward, private citizen The term of Birmingham's energetic young Mayor expires this morning and the fame of those four years is left for time to ripen. Of all his many deeds, it is hard to judge which will remain unbIotted on his record. Whether, as Walter Blackman predicted three years ago,