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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-04
BirmIngham's Growth.

my first visit to Birmingham was In
1Se9," said William v. Roland of st.
Louis. This city seemed full of energy
then but there were few large buildings
here; not a single steel frame structure
There had always been optimistic fore
casts or predictions about Birmingham
future and today when one sees a nano-
some business district. towering ofrice
buildings, a magnificent railway station
and elegant residence sections with splen-
did avenues, the natural remark is that
this Pittsburg of the south has come
I'D to expectations-if indeed it has not
exceeded them-within the period of time
in mind-1o years.
But the best of it is Birmingham Is
Just now on the eve of forward move
ment that will make all past strides look
small. This has been called a steel CEN
ter and from a southern point OF view
IT was entitled to that name, for the BIZ
mingham district embraced the only steel
plants in this part of the country une
rail mill of the Tennessee company mas
been q great advertisement for Birmlng-
ham but from all accounts this district
will within the next two or three years
be a great steel center. The immedlate
expansion of the Tennessee's plants means
the expenditure of millions Of dollars
the entrance of the American Steel ana
Wire company into the district is OF 1ar
reaching Importance and l am told tna1
within the next few months announce
ment will be made of the location OF
three or four additional United States
Steel corporation industries here. Many
small finished product concerns are sure
to follow and these little plants all go
to swell pay rolls.
"If Birmingham has a population OF
125,OOo In the next census it will be safe
to predict population of $4,000 for Biz
mingham and its environs within three
or four years. 1t Is said that Birming-
ham has all the modern office build
inss now needed, but in less than ID
months from this time a clamor Tor
more Office room will be heard. Biz
mingham will unquestionably take rank
some day as the largest CITY in the south.
1t will outstrip all southern cities ex-
cept New Orleans and Memphis inside
~ Ava or six wears"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-04

Nashville Banner: But, apart from the
political complications in the Alabama
oampaign, the defeat Of the proposed
amendmeut Is significant IN its rebuke Of
the extremists. The people of Alabama,
in one Of the largest votes polled In the
state within recent years, have declared
that they reserve the right to themselves
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
Fleetwood Hall.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Finley Hall was saddened by the
loss of their little nine months
old son, Fleetwood on Monday
morning, after an illness OF a
few days. The death of the lit
tie child was unexpected and the
fond parents and their friends
were unprepared for the great
sorrow that came into their lives.
Around the little life was
clustered the brightest anticipa-
ton of it's parents whose dreams
for the future were filled with
sunshine and happiness, but in
the wisdom Of God their little
one was taken and transplanted
to a brighter home above.
In their bereavement they
have the deepest sympathy of a
host of friends who tender their
coincidence in this hour of their
great sorrow.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
Commissioner White VIII At
tcrd Fair.

St. Louis, Mo-, Sept. llth, ".
Mr.. R. H. Mullen, Sec. and
Treas. Tri-County Fair, Tupelo,
Miss.
Dear Sir::-Replying to your
favor of 31st, ultimo: Have
arranged to be with you at your
Fair as per invitation.
Will reach Tupelo according to
present schedule at 11:O5 a. m
Tuesday Sept. 28th, and can be
with you Tuesday, Wednesday,
and until 11:C5 Thursday Sept.
SOth. Would like to have you
arrange for lecture Tuesday
evening at the Court House, say
about 7::30 .. N. Also two lee
lures for Wednesday at such
h ours as will best suit your con-
venience. In the meantime |
wish you would try to have some
of the farmers bring me in two
or three nice stalks of cotton for
exhibit car, would prefer stalks
having but few if any open bolls
on them bat want as many full
grown, unopened bolls as pos
slble.
Trusting that we have a sue
cessful Fair, am,
Yours very truly,
F. S. White,
Commissioner, Frisco K. K.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
At the Theatres

Tbs Electric Theatre has been
thoroughly overhauled and now
presents the appearance of a city
place. Nothing has been spared
to make it complete in every de-
tail. Many improvements have
been made which adds much to
the attractiveness of the house.
Opera chairs will soon be put in
making it possible to COM
fortably seat 200 people. The
shows now being put on are re-
fined vaudeville and are attract
ing good crowds. Next week will
probably see one of the best
couples yet here. The week
after the dancing kids will be on
hand, AID the next week prob
ably Coco-Herbert will do some
stunts. The public in general
knows what these troups are and
will welcome their return with
pleasure.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17

On behalf of the Trustees, Mr..
Topp, President of the Board,
assured the faculty and pupils
that the Board Of Trustees were
ready to aid in every possible
way in making the present
session a successful one in every
sense of the word.
Mr.. Newell, the retiring
superintendent, congratulated
the Board of Trustees, the
patrons and the school generally
upon having such an excellent
faculty which, in his opinion.
could not be excelled..
DR.. Bryan of Amory was then
introduced and at some length
discussed the means by which
contagious and infectious dis
eases could be prevented. He
made war on the fly and mos
quito, the distributors of infec-
tious and contagious diseases
and explained how the spread of
disease could be prevented by
the prevention of the increase of
the fly and mosquito.
DR.. Bryan has given the sub
iect careful study and his
theories are in accord with the
advanced ideas of the medical
profession. He is one Of the
leading physicians of the state, a
member of the State Board of
Health, and is devoting consider
able time to the education of the
people generally along sanitary
and hygienic lines.
The grades began regularly
their duties Tuesday morning
and the work of the session
promises to be one of the most
successful in the history of the
school.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
The Opening of Tupelo High
School.

The fall session Of the Tupelo
High School was opened Monday
morning with the largest at
tendance present in the history
of the school.
On invitation Of Superinten-
dent Langston, several ministers
were present and the largest
number Of patrons ever present
on opening day were there to
lend encouragement to the
teachers and pupils.
Rev. Gorsuch Of the Christian
church was introduced By Surt.
Lapgston and delivered a short
address full of encouragement to
,he Young people and urged up
on them the Importance OF pre-
raring themselves for the duties
Of life.
Rev. WoIlarsi delivered an IN
vocation ard sought divine
epjssnce 1er the teachers and
pupils in tic work before them
-
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
Fortnightly Club.

The Fortnightly Matinee Club held its
annual business meeting at the home
of our former president. Mrs. George
Mitchell, Wednesday afternoon. Sep
tember the eighth. Regardless of the
intense heat without, with the excep-
ton of four who were unavoidably de-
tanned at home, the cllh members were
present and as we were served an ice
in the cool, cozy library of our hostess,
many were the expressions of pleasure
and hearty hand claps as we came to-
gether, after a summer of rest and
recreation to renew of ties of the Club
friendship and to resume our years
course of study.
The meeting was called to order by
our retiring president, and the minutes
of the last meeting read by our former
secretary, Mrs. Gentry, after which
Mrs. Whitten Duncan's resignation
was preseeted to the Club and accepted;
the president requesting that the secre-
CSTy WTIle III DCIidiI VI eho SiUc, 0'A"
express to her our deepest regret, and
very best wishes as she leaYes US to
make her home elsewhere.
Mrs. Mitchell then presented our new
president, Mrs. Heard Ledyard, who.
in her usual graceful manner, spoke to
US of the Importance of our study for
the ensuing year-the subject: Dear
to all Patriotic American Hearts-Our
Country-its progressiveness, traditions
natural and artificial beauties and
points of interest, and the famous men
and women who are raising the stand
ard Of America above all Others from
an educational ard philanhroplc point
of view. Mrs. Lcdyard closed her talk
with an appropriate poem from James
Whitcomb Riley, after which we heard
the treasurer's report, and the secre-
tary read the Constitution ard by laws
of the Club. and we adjoined, locking
forward with renewed interest and
pleasure to the study of 1909 1910.
Our next meeting will be with Mrs
George Cunningham, October SIKH.
Subject: with American Authors. :"
Mrs. Heard edyard, Pres.
Mrs. Wright. Sec.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
To the Citizens of Lee, Itawaba
and Pontotoc Counties.

The Tri- County Fair Associa-
ton extends to you a most
cordial invitation to bring your
exhibits and stock to their fair
on September 1929 -3Oth. The
primary design Of the Association
being to foster agriculture and
stock growing and kindred
branches of industry. We IN
vite and urge the people gener'
ally to attend the Fair, and sup
port the efforts of the Assocla-
ociation. The merchants OF our
little city are going to give some
very nice premiums for special
features that are not mentioned
in the catalogue, while the AS
sociation is giving nice premiums
on everything from a peanut up
that is raised on the farm. The
second day at 10 o'clock, the oid
time Fiddlers will entertain you
with some fine old music. At 10
O'Clock the third day, the Farm
er's Union of the three Counties,
will have grand parade In
which every farmer has cordial
invitation to take part. Hon. K.
A. N. Wilson, Grand State
Lecturer of the Union will ad-
drsss the farmers at IL o'clock.
Every effort will be made to
amuse as we'll as INSTRUCT you on
this occasion.
This being our first year, we
may make some mistakes, but
we assure you, they will be OF
the head and not Of the heart,
and will spare no effort to correct
same by courteous treatment
interesting and instructive dis
play of exhibits and liberal
premiums. We hope to make
YOUR attendance pleasant and
profitable. Your cordial support
now will be very helpful.
Very truly yours.
w. P. Long, President.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17

Hon. Earl Brewer was here Tuesday
en- route home, after delivering the
address on the opening day at the
Baldwin Fair. Mr.. Brewer has just
returned from the northwest where ne
spent the past month recreating at
some of the popular resorts on the
lakes. To Mr.. Brewers friends here
he stated that he would again be in the
race for the democratic nomination for
governor in 1911. Mr.. Brewer had
very strong following in this section in
his former race, and will no doubt be
very formidable candidate in his aspi-
ra1ion for the nomination in the next
primary.
Tupelo was well represented at the
Baldwin fair.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17

Hon. John M. Allen, and Mrs. w.
M. Cox of Baldwin, left Wednesday
morning oyer the Frisco for Virginia,
where Mrs. Cox will remain some time
in the mountains with the hope that the
change of climate may prove benef-
cial to her health.
Hon. George E. Bowlin, Of Rich
mond, made a business trip to Tupelo
Tuesday.
Fred Robins left Friday for Nash
vile, Tenn, where he will enter Van
derbilt University as a student in the
literary department.
Russell Blair left first of the week
for Oxford where he resumes his
studies IN the University Training
School.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17

the people of Tupelo, says the
management. The new building
is well arranged and fitted to
comfortably seat many people.
The shows being put on this
week are for the benefit of the
Civic Improvement Club, and are
being we'll attended. New pro-
gram every night. Opera chairs
will be in next week.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17

The new Olympic opened
Wednesday by S. Hess, is prov
ing a success and the class of
pictures being shown are gaining
reputation. This week is rather
a new fad in this end of the
world, the pictures talking as
they appear. An electric piano
of the best make furnishes music
during the intermissions. This
show will next week put on
vaudeville, in up-to-date class,
and nothing will be too good for
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17

We had call yesterday from DR.. T.
C. Harris. who left with us an adver-
tisement offering his farm for sale.
Miss Cecile Preston left Tuesday for
Marion, Ala, where she will attend
school the coming session.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
FOR SALE.

My farm of 95 acres at Union, be-
tween Nettleton and Plantersville.
Good residence, good water, good pas
ture, Forty-five acres of good alluvial
bottom. If you want good home
come and see this one. DIR. T. c. Har-
rls, Plantersville, Mss, route 2. 1t
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17
Mr Cn;rht of tha firm of Snioht g.

Mr.. Spight of the firm of Spight &
Hall, has been in st. Louis for the past
week buying fall goods for that firm.
Mr.. Spight is listed as one of the best
men in the country when it comes to
selecting catchy goods. Their goods
are now arriving and the public is in
vited to call and see their line before
buying.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-17

Mrs. Gus McLeran left first of the
week for a visit of several weeks to
relatives in Grand Junction, Tenn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
LITTLE GRANT.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Jay Abrahams, Harry Knapp and
Geo. McBurnie are working for Robt.
Hoskins.
Tim Mogan went to Dubuque
Thursday to see his wife who is i'm
proving as fast as can be expected.
Mary Ohlert is working for
O'Haras near Mt. Ida.
Delephin Pendleton iG on the sick
list.
A. Reynolds is also on the sick
list.
Mrs. Art Lyness visited at A.
Reynolds.
Chas. Mccartney moved on the old
Alden Parker palce last Thursday
We understand he will work for the
Dagenhert Bros. this summer.
Chas. and Harley Wetmore were
Mt. Hope callers Thursday.
Pat Smith was in this vicinity
looking. for horse to buy.
A contest of the rural school of the
town was held at the Minor school
on Friday: six out of seven SCHOOLS
we're entered. Seventeen scholars
entered the contest: Blanch Grifis.
Anna Ohlert from Pleasant Valley
Regina Henry and John Smith from
the Brick school; two Hudson girls
from the Preadeaux school; Mamie
Welsh, Sylvia Smith, Murrel Black
bourn, Burnell Cooley from the
Welsh school; Edna Oats, Myrel
Sock, Hilda Pagel, Miss Garthwaite
from the Bowen school Sarah Pendle-
ton, Joe Pendleton and Walter Jen
sen from the Minor school. Four
teachers were present. Miss Farrell
was chairman, Miss Hope, Miss
Taylor and Miss McDermott Those
given places we're: Edna Oates in
adding got first place, Myrel Sock got
second; Walter Jensen got first place
in spelling, Sarah Pendleton second.
1t ism t decided who got first on writ
ing. The papers were sent to the Co.
Supt. for decision.
John Ct. Garthwaite died at his
home in Lancaster Sunday; the
family just moved this week
JAS Garthwaite visited at the
home of his moth Or Mrs. Garthwaite
Sunday.
There was a birthday at Albert
Krohn on Sunday; it being Miss
Bessies tenth birth day Is we're
present; good time was had by all.
There was a birthday at James
Addison's Sunday; it being Georgie's
18th birthday
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responsible for them not growing.
Margie and Ivan King and Marie
Quick were the winners in the con-
test in spelling, adding etc. at our
school.
The following we've visitors at Geo
Quick Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. W.
A. Austin and daughter Pearl. of
Lancaster, Ervie Baker and Andrew
Quick.
Miss Stella Smith visited at her
home 10 Lancaster Saturday and Sun
day.
Some of our neighbors were little
surprised Sunday morning at seeing a
colored lady walking radiply along
the road. The fact that she was bare
headed and wore no wrap, excited
their suspicion and upon phoning to
the Asylum, they discovered that
she was an inmate there. She was
detained in Elenboro until a team
came after her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
Lightning Rods

We are prepared to put you
up the latest improved pure
copper cable rods at a low
price.
Fire insurance is good pro-
lection and helps to rebuild,
but it never fully covers the
loss.
If your buildings are properly
rodded, you are fully protect
ed against fire by lightning,
and perhaps loss of life.
The copper cable will last for
ever, and 1t will only cost you
from $1,000 to $4,000 to pro-
tect the average sized house
or barn. Let us figure on
your job. Come in and we
will demonstrate that what
we tell you is true.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
PLEASANT POINT.
Special Correspondence to the Herald

Special Correspondence to the Herald
Mr.. Oyer is still very i'll. His
daughter Mrs. Fred Erwin was called
home last week.
We did not order this weather. If
it continues much longer as it has
been, we do not think that there will
be much trouble with insurance COM
panies over crops, unless they are
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28

D. A. Sullivan has located here for
the present for doing upholstering
and mattress renovating, with head
quarters ct the Northwestern hotel
All orders by phone promptly attend
ed to.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28

FORSALE-lAbout quanty of ga
and 3-inch ga vanized pipe, second
hand. Very reasonable in price. Also
choice strawberry plants for SALE
The Misses Schmitt. 7w3c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
c. w. KNAPP
& SON
LANCASTER
WISCONSIN
Buggies

Our stock is larger than ever
before and consists of every
thing on wheels from Road
Carts to Surveys.
We have over one hundred
different styles on our floors
now, and we are prepared to
give you anything you want
at the right price; cheap, med
ium or high grade work.
Drop in and see them whether
you want to buy or not; they
are beauties this year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28

Two good newly papered and paint
ed houses for sale or rent.
8w2 Joe Wright
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
Cream Separators

We handle the "U. S." and
Great Western Separators.
and we can sell you a first
class separator for less money
than anyone else.
If you have one that is not
giving satisfaction we will
take it at a good fair price in
exchange.
Call and see the new i'm
proved machines and get our
prices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28

FOR RENT wish to go away for
the summer, and offer my house,
fully furnished, for rent. Garden
goes with it. Mrs. L. Block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
Manure Spreaders

We handle the Success and Great
Western Endless Apron Machines.
These Spreaders have been on
the market for years, they are
perfected, do good work. run
light and are very durable,
and they do not cost any more
than Spreaders that are built
cheap and give you more or
less trouble, and last but a
few years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
Wind Mills

We have the Slower, Samson
Mills and Towers, all sizes, on
hand. Also the Eclipse wood
wheel direct stroke Mills. We
can put the Sampson double
geared Mills on to any tower
that you have and give you
prompt service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28

LOW COLONIST RATES TO PACI-
FIG COAST DAILY THROUGH
OUT APRIL.
These special low rate tickets are
available on our daily and personally
conducted tours in tourist sleeping
cars through to the coast, via the
Chicago. Union Pacific & North
Western line. For full particulars
write 8. A. Hutchinson Manager.
Tourist Dept, 212 Clark St., Chicago,
ILL.,, or address nearest ticket agent.
7w2. :
FOR SALE-Large ice box for
domestic use. Inquire of Levi Garner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
Wagons

OOA NsOOOA 40 4oA 50 hA0 OOA"
sists of the celebrated Stude-
baker, Old Hickory, Fish Brothers, of
Racine, and Ruka.
Owing to heavy buying we
are aole to supply them at a
very slight advance over old
prices as long as our present
stock lasts.
SPECIAL-We have a few extra
Wagon Boxes left on hand
after selling the gears, which
we will close out at $1,000
with top boxes complete. A
snap if you need a new box.
Corn Planters, next
We have the Hayes and the
Deere No. 9 Corn Planters. We
know that our saying they are
the two best Planters does
not always convince you, but
if you will take one and plant
your corn with it, and find
that they are not as repre-
sented, and the most perfect
working and convenient plan
ter ever produced, we will
take them back just as will
inglY as we send them out.
The New Deere No. 9 with tip
over boxes is durable and the
dropping and checking is per-
feet. Write us for prices and
booklet entitled, "more corn"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
Later on

Don't forget the Mccormick Binders
and Mowers, Deere Cylinder, and Dain
Rake Bar Hay Leaders, Dayton & Dain
side delivery Hay Rakes; let as know
your needs early so we can be pre-
pared to supply the demand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-04-28
Gasoline Engines

If you are going to buy an
engine for any kind of work
we can save you money.
We handle the Fairbanks,
Slower. McVicker, Lauson and
Fuller d Johnson lines of
Engines and have all sizes on
hand. If you want a first
class engine foE pumping
water, and running your
cream separator, call and see
the Fuller & johnson little
wonder Engine. 1t attaches
right on to the Pump stand,
it is simple, strong and dur
able, and costs no more than
a good wind mill. We can
hardly get them fast enough,
there is nothing to freeze up
about it il winter. Call and
see it in operation-you will
be pleased; everyone is.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-03-26
TAKES AGENCY
FOR MACHINES

In this issue O. +. Jones an
nounces that he is agent for the
kewanee system OF water supply.
The principle OF the pneumatic
system is quite extensively known
to those of this Valley and is the
same being used IN Gsrdneryille.
A kewanee system has recently
been installed at the VIM. Settle
meyer ranch and another will be
installed by Louis Stodieck. Plans
and estimates will be furnished
upon request. He is also the local
agent for the De Laval separator,
the best cream getter made, and
also for the Stickney gas engines
the simplest and most economical
gas engine made.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-03-26
ONLY KIND in
UNITED STATES

w. K. Lindsay, the marble man,
has sold his quarry near Nina to
Davis Bros. of Yerington. This
quarry is the only black Egyptian
marble workings in the United
States and is most valuable
property. The marble is jet black
laced with gold and verisgated
with green and copper colored
veins and is extremely beautiful
when polished, as sample shows.
The purchasers acquired 65 acres
from Lindsay and have about so
acres of their own adjoining it.
The quarry will be equipped with
polishing machinery and heavy
cranes to handle large blocks. One
block taken out recently weighed
- tons. 1t is to be shipped east.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-03-26

J. J. Mullen and Gilbert c. Ross,
as officers of the Nye county court,
are preforee restrained from any
aetioL whatever. The banks are
in charge of the state bank ex.
aminer pending the filing of the
bond of George S. Hall appointed
receiver Monday by Judge Langan.
Neither the attorney general nor
any person familiar with the mat
ter can understand why Judge
Averill has taken the action he has.
The receivers he appointed were
placed under 4 bond in the tritling
sum of $1,000 each to handle the
assets of the bank, worth, accord
ing to the bank examiner, $780,
900.