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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
MARION BANK IS
 ON HONOR ROLL
cREDITABLE SUCCESS OZONE OF THE OLDEST STATE BANKS IN MA-WEATHERED THREE PANIcS WITHOUT A HOSTILE.

Marion, April 4-(Special.) )-The Marion Central bank has been credited with the distinction of place on the roll of honor state bank list, by The Ffnancier of New York city. To win such dis tinction it is necessary for state bank s surplus and undigided profits to exceed it's capital stock The Marion Central bank not only stands on the 'honor rolP' of Alabama state banks, but is one of the $50 state banks out of more than 12,000 state banks within the United States to have this distinction.
 The bank was organized in 1S72 and has gone successfully through the panics of 1873, 1893 and 1907 without loss of con fidence by it's customers. Throughout all these years the present president, James A. Moore, has been with the bank. A. F. Armstrong. the present cashier. prac- tically grew up in the bank, having commented as bank-runner more than 25 years ago. D. K. Mason, the assist ant cashier, has been with the bank since a small boy.
 The Marion Central bank is one among the oldest state banks in Alabama, and it is one. if not the first, bank in the state to lend money direct to the farm CT to aid in growing the annual crop This system has resulted dn aoolishtng the advancing merchant with his exorbit- ant prices, and placed the merchandising of Marion on cash basis throughout the entire year.
 The surplus and profits of the bank are $75,0O0; capital stock, $50,000. The aver age deposits are s300,OOO with the highest point of loans $225.000.
 The annual government day exercises of Marion institute closed last night with an able address by George H. Denny, president of Washington and Lee uni versity.
 The recent rains and unfavorable weather have caused the matinee races at Roadview farm to be postponed until Monday afternoon, April 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
MILITARY INSPECTION.
AIbertvlle Rifles Make Creditable
 Showing.

Albertvlle, April 14-(Special.)- w. H. Thurston inspected the Albertville Rifles. Sixty-two men appeared for in spection and Major Thurston was loud in his praise of the showing made by the company. The officers of the com pany are:
 John c. Coleman captain; A. M. Espey, first lieutenant; B. O. Moody, second lieu tenant; Guy Sawyer, first sergeant; R. M Willoughby, second sergeant; Abel Robinson third sergeant; Akron Goodwin, fourth sergeant; Carl Espey, fifth ser geant; J. M. Espey, quartermaster ser geant.
 Dr. w. A. Elrod is on the hospital corps, with the rank of captain, and w. M. Coleman of the company is quarter master on Major Lowe's staff, with the rank of lieutenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Attempt at Assassination.

Pine Bluff, Ark, April 14.-Lynn But Ter of Memphis, Tenn, formerly vice president of the Leola Lumber company was the victim of an attempted assassin ation at an early hour today in this city. He was on his way to the station to take a train for Leola, Ark. to attend the sale of the Leola Lumber company by the federal receiver. Two men unknown to Butler met him in dark street and one of them fired point-blank. the ball break ing his collar bone. Butler fell as If dead and the men fled. No arrests nave been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Treasurer of Red Cross.

Washington, April 14.-The President has appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Charles P. Norton as repre- sentative of the treasury department on the central committee of the National Red Cross Mr Norton has been elected member of the executive committee and treasurer of the American National Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Mrs. Lanier Dies.

Huntsville, April 14.-(Special)- )--Mrs Ada F. Lanier died yesterday at her home in Madison after a brief illness aged 55 years. She was the widow of the late Deputy Collector John F. Lanier, who was killed by moonshiners several years ago, and a sster-in of Milton Laner a well known attorney of this city. Six children survive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Steamer Cook prowns.

Huntsville, April 4.-(Special.)- .)-The colored cook of the steamer Thomas H. Benton fell of of the gangplank Monday night at Hobbs Island and was drowned in about five feet of water. The woman's name was Harriet Logan. She was com ing ashore after the boat had tied up, and plunged into the water, rising no moro, Her body has not been recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
State Ban on ciuarettes.

St Paul, April Ex-Governor Johnson today signed the anti-cigarette bill, which makes it misdemeanor to manufacture, sell or give away cigarettes or cigarette papers within the state. The bill ex- empts jobbers who do an interstate bus- iness The bill will become directive Au- gust 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Mrs. Johnson Dies Suddenly.

Huntsville, April 14.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Della Johnson was found dead at her home south of the city on the Drake place An investigation was made by Coroner Humes Laughlin, who found that death was due to heart failure. Mrs. Johnson was the wife of Matt Johnson, and was only 22 years old She leaves twins & months old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Will Attend Reunion.

Florence, April 14.-(Special )--At a re- cent meeting of the United Confederate Veterans, Camp ONeal, the following del- resent the camp at the Confederate re- union to be held in Memphis in June: Delegates, M B. Shelton, Capt Robert Andrews, R. D. Martin, B. F. Chisholm, James M Angel, R. B. Meadows; alter mates, c. w. Lemay, J. O. A. Pace, L.. C. Moore, w. T. Callahan, M J. Mobley, Capt. J. B. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
WIND DESTROYS CHURCH AND SCHOOL

Pelham, April 14.-(Special 1.-The new school building and Presbyterian church here were destroyed early yesterday morning in the storm that passed over this section. The Methodist church was slightly damaged. Will Coats residence was partly destroyed, but no one was seri- ously injured. MT. Coats was slightly bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Held on Serious Charge.

Huntsville, April 14.-(Special) )-Tom Warren, a white man of Limestone county, was brought to Huntsville late last night and lodged in jail on a charge of committing vicious assault on Char lotte Patton, a negro woman, 90 years old The assault was committed at the old womans home near Swancott on this side of the Madison county line, and 1t is reported as serious affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Negro Boy Drowns.

Huntsville. April 4.-(Special.) News has reached here of the drowning of a negro boy, the son of Bill Louis Collier. in the Big Cove. The boy was riding with another small boy on the back of a mule and was trying to ford Flint river. when both were washed off of the animal. The body of the Collier boy has not been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE.
 KEEPERS

THE JAP-A-LAC Model Floor" Process solves the problem of What shall be done with old carpeted floors to make them attractive and sani- tary?" A painter can do the work at little expense, or you can do It your self, if you prefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

WINDOW AND DOOR screens should be coated with Jap-a-lac each spring, using the Brilliant Black on the wire, and the Mahogany, Oak, Cherry or Walnut on the frames. It gives them new life and the wire cloth Is protected from rust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are revived and beautifed when coated with Jap-a-lac, and ''newness follows the brush.' It is best to use the color nearest that of the old finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Married at Florence.

Florence, April 14.-(Special)-A we'd ding of much interest took place this afternoon, when at the home of her par
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
PETITIONERS WANT
 PAVING DEFERRED
Quinn Furnace Property To Be
 Sold Monday
GUARDS ARE INSPECTED
Work Will Begin on New Federal Building at Gadsden Next Monday. Rifle Range Selected By
 Queen City Guards.

Gadsden, April 14.-(S (Special.)-At the coming meeting of the city council pe- tition will be presented asking that the work of paving the business section be deferred until 1t will work less of a hard ship on the property owners The peti- ton has been circulated and has many signatures. It is not probable that the council, will pay any heed to the petition as the members are all in favor of push ing the improvement without further de- low
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

PORCH FURNITURE should be protected and beautified each spring with Jap-a-lac It Is best. to use the color of the old finish, but if you wish to change the color, use Red or Green Jap-a-lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

WICKER FURNITURE coated with Mahogany, Ox-Blood Red, Malachite Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac looks better than new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

WATER PIPES, furnace fronts, rad yators, hot water tanks and iron fences are preserved and beautified by the use of Jap-a-lac Use the Gold, Alum mum, Dead Black or Brilliant Black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

JAP-A-IlAC is household neces- sity, and can be used in hundred and one ways, from cellar to garrett" and is especially adapted for finishing old or new floors and woodwork. Ask yous paint deale4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

The Queen City Guards have selected location for a rifle range on Lookout mountain near the Black Creek falls. The field has a range of about 2500 yards and is an ideal site Just as soon as the neces- sary contracts can be closed for the loca- ton the work of installing a field phone and the targets will be undertaken. The boys hope to have everything ready for practice within few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Washing ton on April 15 and 16; limited 28. Rate S27.35; train leaving 4::25. The only afternoon train to Washington and New Yor'~ Through sleepers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

The bridge and building crew of the Louisville and Nashville railroad has been busy here today and will be for several days longer in the work of moving sew eral residences from the building site of the new depot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

A COAT of natural Jap-a-lac. applied over old or new linoleum or oil cloth will double its life, by preserving the original coat of yarnish which would otherwise soon be washed or worn off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

The sale of the Quinn furnace property will take place here on next Monday. The trustees in bankruptcy have received a number of inquiries, and it is probable that there will be several bidders for the property, It Is hoped here that the fur mace will fall Into hands that will im- prove and operate it. It has been idle now most of the time for number of years, although 1t Is said to be in fair re- pair and could be profitably operated by men with experience and sufficient cap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
OLD AUTOMOBrLES,

OLD AUTOMOBILES, carriages, wagons, {, agricultural implements etc, Jap-a-lac-ed with either Brilliant Black. Red, Green or Empire Blue, look 100 per cent better, and are given new life. The cost is nominal, and the work can be done by an nsinexperienced person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

Through the use of an X-Ray machine and an operation a needle was removed today from the knee of the 5-year-old daughter of E. L. Mills and wife. The child fell on the needle some time ago, and 1t was found imbedded in the bone of the knee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

The inspection of the Queen City Guards was made last night by Major Thurston of the United States army and Col R. A. Mitchell of the governors staff. There were 60 men to answer to the roll call, and the boys made a splendid appearance. The meeting-closed with a banquet at which several speeches were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

which several speeches were made.
 Advices received here today were to the effect that the work on the new govern ment building will be begun on Monday of next week. The contractors are Miles for the completion of the building by April 1 of next year. At present the con- tract calls for only sone-story structure, but this will be modified so as to pro- vide for three stories, as the location here of federal court will make the ex- tra room necessary. With the postoffice building and the passenger station going up at the same time building activities will be pretty lively for a time
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
Feeding Farm Hands.

Every farmers wife knows what ire.
mendous appettes farm hands usually
have but while they eat we'll they
work well. too
Here's good suggestion about feed
ing farm hands. Give them plenty
OF Quaker Oats. A big dish of
Quaker Oats porridge with sugar and
cream or milk is the greatest break
fast in the world for man who needs
vigor and strength for a long days
work. The man that eats Quaker Oats
plentifully and often is the man who
does good work without excessive IA
tigue. There is sustaining quality
in Quaker Oats not found in other
foods, and for economy it is at the
head of the list. Besides the regular
size packages Quaker Oats is packed
in large size family packages, with
and without china
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
BRIDFoRT.

Mrs Kate Sherman has returned to
Attleboro. Mass, accompanied by her
sister, Mrs Anna Witherell.
Miss Nellie Barbour has returned TO
her work at Philadelphia.
at present writing ID. c.. Barbour is
slightly improved in health.
Miss Weed, of Hinesburgh, recently
visited friends here.
Several from town attended the 5. S.
convention at Bristol.
Rev. Henry Lamb goes this week to
Attleboro, Mass, for the benefit of his
health.
Miss Agnes Williams is visiting in
Hinesburgh.
Miss Grace Mcdowell was married
Oct. 4th to John Bly, of Crown Point.
We regret to lose our faithful central"
A very interesting paper was read at
the Congregational Mems Club last Sun.
day by G. Ii. Smith on "A mans duties
to his fellow citizens" 1t was enioyed
by all the members present.
During the absence of the Rev, Henry
Lamb there will be the usual services at
the Congregational church. Rev. G.. +.
Wells Of Burlington will speak on Fed
Grafton" next Sunday, and there will be
an offering taken for his work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
After Rutland Liauor Licenses.

Louis A. Minor, Williah w. Pratt and
NJ. 5. Bayliss, holders of fifth class
liquor licenses in Rutland, were in Rut-
land county court Friday on che charge
of selling liquor contrary to the terms
OF their licenses. Pratt gave 5000 bail
and the others $40O bail for a later an.
pearance.
Frank Blossom, clerk for Bayliss also
gave $500 bail for later appearance.
He is charged with selling without a
license, his arrests and that of Bayliss
being due to confession of two boys.
Charles Mulligan of Wallingford.
pleaded guilty to selling liquor without
license and was sent to the house of cor
rection for not less than two years at
hard labor
The third civil case of the term went
to pieces today, after a jury had been
drawn, because of faulty declaration.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
House Of Correction Co m it
NnentS

There were two commitments at the
house of Correction, Rutland, for the
month of September. This is the small.
est number of prisoners that has been
sentenced to this institution in long
period of years. The prisoners were
Frank King of Barton, two months for
breaking his parole. and John Call of
Burlington, from II to 10 months for
petit larceny.
AT the county Jail there were so com.
mitments, Of which Rutland county
furnished 90. Chittenden county was
next with Is. All the prisoners from
Chittenden county were sent to Rutland
on an order issued by the governor.
Following are the crimes for which the
unfortunates were sent 10 the county
Jail. Safe keeping s; default of bail, 8;
intoxication, first offense, 6, second Of
Tense, 4, third offense, Z; petit larceny
4; tramping, .; furnishing and selling
liquor without authority, 4; breach of
the peace, a; on-disclosure, .; malicious
mischief, lewdness, non-support of fam
lily, keeping disorderly house, lettering
and resisting officer. one each.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
The "pure food law is designed

The "pure food law is designed
by the Government to protect the public
from injurious ingredients in both foods
and drugs. 1t is beneficial both to the
public and to the conscientious manu-
facturer. Ely's Cream Balm, a success
full remedy for cold in the head, nasal
catarrh, hay fever. etc, containing no
injurious drugs, meets fully the require
ments of the new law, and that fact is
prominently stated on every package 1t
contains none OF the injurious drugs
mentioned on the label. Hence you can
use it safely.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
WHALES SWARM COAST
Many Hundred Reported In School OF
the Coast Of Massachusetts

Boston, Oct 3 If the old whaling
captains o. southeastern Massachu-
sets are still keen on the pursuit OF
the mammal they need not 90 far from
their homes % find them.
About Cape Coz a great school of
the cetacl0us mammal. numbering
many hundreds, disported all day yes
terday, the great black bodies lying
lazily on the surface of the water like
inanimate logs, disappearing for a
time, and then reappearing and blow
ing.
The general progress was north
east, although the school moved but
slowly. Officers of the steamer Vera,
from Jamaica, brought the story of
the whales presence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
MlOOLEBURY LOCALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Volney varney have
moved to Bristol.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Burritt of Ben
nington are guests at Jerry Trudo's.
The Rev. Junius E. Mead of Troy, N.
Y, is visiting his mother in town.
2 richie Paul is spending two weeks
with his parents in Waterbury.
Silas King. marine on the United
States battleship Rhode Island, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Eli King.
On account of the Christian Endeavor
convention the meeting of the Century
club which was to have been held Wed.
nesday evening was postponed to this
evening, Friday.
Mrs. Louise Norton has returned from
visit with relatives in Bridport.
Miss Lou Miner of Vergrnnes was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Crosby Mon.
day evening.
w. n. Bennett returned Tuesday from
Morristown where he has been visiting
his sister, Mrs W. M. Small.
Mrs. Philip Manchester who has been
visiting in town has returned to her
home in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. O. Allen who have
Springs, Conn. have returned to Middle
bury.
In the local markets Monday 80 cents
per dozen was paid for eggs and 80 cents
per pound for butter.
l. II. LaFleur who has been in the
west for several weeks has returned to
town.
Mrs. Charles Robinson of Athol, Mass,
former resident here has been visiting
relatives in town.
The sidewalk on the lower end of Court
street is being extended under the direc-
ton of Frank Lasher, superintendent of
streets.
John w. Porter has returned from
BrattlebOro where he has been attending
the valley fair with his trotting horses.
M. A. Haher left Sunday night for
New York City, called there by the death
of relative, returning Tuesday.
The water pipes which will be used in
changing the course of the main line
which now runs across the bridge, has
arrived and will be put in position this
fall.
II. B. Dodge of Chicago, formerly in
business in Middlebury. was in town
during the past week. This is his first
visit here for 25 years.
E. H. Thorpe, formerly editor of the
Register, has been visitor in town this
week. Mr.. Thorpe is In the government
service at Washington
Mrs. Mamie Grant and son Edward,
have gone to Barre where they will spend
the winter with Mrs. Grants mother.
President Thomas of the college left
Friday afternoon for Montclair, N. j.,
where he preached in DIR. Bradford's
church on Sunday. He also attends the
services incident to the Inauguration of
Pr esident Lowell of Harvard college.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Davis are moving
from rooms in Mrs Bryants house on
Elm street to rooms in Prof. Boyce's
house on the same street. They expect
to go this fall to Muskagee, Oklahoma
where they will reside.
Ray L. Fisher who has been pitching
for the Hartford, Conn.,, baseball team
and the New York American team the
past season, has returned to Middlebury
and resumed his studies at the college.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
Missionary Society Elects Off

AT the closing session of the Vermont
branch, Womans Board of Foreign Mis-
sions, held at st. Johnsbury, the follow
ing officers were elected President, Mrs.
NJ. II. Buckham, of Burlington; first
vice president. Mrs. {. H. Stevens of st.
Johnsbury; recording secretary, Mrs.
John Gibson of st. Adams; home secre-
tary, Mrs. G.. S. Mills Of Bennington
Foreign secretary, Miss Mary c. Torrey
of burlington; secretary of young peo-
pies work, Miss Matilda Goulding OF
wilmington; treasurer, Miss Mary b.
Manley of Pitsford; auditor, William F.
Dennison Of Pittsford.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
TIRED OF MATRlMONY
Testimony of Woman Who Married
and Deserted Six Men

Kansas City, Oct. 6.-Grace e.
Chapman pleaded guilty to a charge
of bigamy at a preliminary hearing
in court here, admitting she had mar
ried six men and had never obtained a
divorce from any of them
Yes. I'm guilty" she testified
I've had six husbands and I'm sick
of matrimony. Most of the men |
married were farmers. | would live
with them until | got tired and then
Id leave. They were tiresome.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08

Miss Helen Cook, of Claremont. y. Z
was united in marriage at St. Johnsbury
September 20. to Dr. Chas. W. Worther
the Rev. H. ". Worthen. father of the
groom, performed the ceremony. Doctor
and Mrs. Worthen are to reside in White
River Junction where Doctor Worthen is
engaged in practice.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
suicide In Undertaker,s DOORWAY

Boston, Oct. Carl A. Mckay of
Somervile, aged So. walked into the
doorway of an undertaking establish
ment in this city shortly after mid
night and shot himself through the
head. He was dead when found.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
The Public Debt

Washington, Oct. 3-The public
debt of the United States is 81 ,64S,
602 $40. The available cash balance
IN the treasury is 1914 ,2O6 ia. The
aggregate debt is an increase of So
O5S ,235.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
Letter to John Higgins.
MIDDLEBURY, VT.

Dear Sir: Why shouldn't the oldest
business firm in America 1--WE were es-
tablished in 1754l make the paint that
takes least gallons and wears longest?
Yours truly,
81 F w. DEVOE & co.
P. S. A, Calhoun & Son sell our paint.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
Parsons Turbines For Bio Warshi
Fined $1,000 For Rebatino

Los Angeles. Oct. 3.-The South
ern Pacific railroad pleaded guilty in
the United States district court to re-
batting and was fined $1,000 by Judge
Wellborn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
ouakes In Utah and Idaho

Salt Lake City, Oct. 6.-Three
sharp and distinct earth shocks were
felt here last night. All three were
felt at several points in Idaho.
Parsons Turbines For Big Warships
Washington, Oct. Both The new
American dreadnoughts of %, 900 tons
displacement, for which contracts
were recently awarded. are to be
equipped with Parsons turbine en-
gines. This decision was reached at
q conference at the navy department.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
"PATTERNS :"
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IN DRESS GOODS.

number of good styles will be found these PATTERNS"
OF Block and Cooed Dress Goods may Judge easy
will be to find dress These Patterns helpful to almost
every woman for there is something almost all needs.
Also many stylish servceabe weaves in hg-cass Suitngs
Lovely Voiles and Novelty Fabrics particularly in Black
these are sold by the yard.