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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-23

About2, 900 Oil wells are to be drilled
in the immediote neighborhood OF
Clarksburg, w. Va, within the next
year. This will prove the greatest oil
activity in one section that the State Of
West Virginia has ever experienced.
Work has already begun and will be
pushed with all possible dispatch. The
greater part of these wells will be drill
ed by branches of the Standard Oil
Co. The extensive development is to
save 10000 acres of leases which must
be drilled thisy year to save the privilege.
The remainder will be drilled by indie
pendent companies.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-23
Does the
BabyIhrive

If not, something must be
wrong with its food. If the
mothers milk doesn't nourish
it, she needs Scot, S Emulsion.
It supplies the elements of fat
required for the baby. If baby
IS not nourished by its artificial
food, then it requires
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-27
OWSLEY'S
Christmas Offerings for Wise Gift Shoppers

The average Individual does not realize how short tim
to eapSe till Christmas. Shop early and avoid the
fusion of Holiday rush, and select gifts to
better advantage when full assortment is there to cho
from 1t will be to your interest to visit Store and
the wonderful lot of good things we will offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
CIDER SAMPLER BROKE
 UP THE MAKERS TRADE

At this juncture the church folks took hold There was a good old brother named Gray, one of the pillars of the Methodist persuasion, a steward as they are called to distinguish them from the elders of the Presbyterian church. Broth CT Gray was not only pious but very austere and whatever he said in the com- munity had to go-it was like holy writ in the disrupted town. It was agreed between the church folks and the lovers of the cider that Brother Gray was to sample the cider to his hearts content. If it had no effect on him the sale was to contnue-if it made him drunk MT. Berry and his barrel had to go. Early in the day Brother Gray went to the cider stand and took on about four glasses. It tasted pretty good and in about an hour he was back for more. He liked it and about the third or fourth visit rented the barrel and sat up with it a while. The consequence was that Broth- CT Gray acquired one of the finest jags that had been seen in the old town with in the memory of the oldest inhabitant and went out of the place whoopin' like a Comanche. He was loaded for bear
 The next thing the citizens of the town heard was that Wirt Adams was there and he settled the controversy. Just what has become of Brother Gray, the cider sampler, may never be known until con- ference meets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
CRIME CHARGED
 TO M ALLISTER
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST AND YOUNG MAN IS ORDERED HELD. PRELIMINARY HEARING IS SET FOR JUNE IS.

The verdict of the coroner's jury in Grimes charged Gordon McAllister with the crime. this decision being rendered after a short session yesterday morn ing.
 A number of witnesses were introduced to show that McAlllster was one of the guilty men, while witnesses were also in- troduced by his attorneys to prove an alibi. The strongest testimony presented was the identification by Motorman J.. E. Borough of McAllister as one of the men; of a North Ensley car conductor, w. J. Johnson who identified McAllister as one of two men who boarded his car at Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street Birmingham, shortly before F o'clock on the night of the killing and who left the car at Thomas station, the scene of the killing. McAllister, he said was staggering drunk at the time. He could not identify Frank Voght as the other man, not remembering him clearly.
 J. B. McAllister the father of Gordon McAllister, swore that his son spent Monday night at the office of pr. F. L. Hagler Voght also testified as to the trio sleeping there, while Gordon Me- Allister gave the same testimony Dr. Hagler was placed upon the stand and stated that 1t was customary for the men to sleep in his office. He stated that McAllister was there late on the night of the killing.
 Mrs. Annie Sims, a friend of the mur- dered conductor, testified as to his be- ing man of temperate habits and that he did not have any enemies that she knew of. She told of his telling her of parties rocking his car few nights be- fore his death.
 McAllister's preliminary hearing was docketed for yesterday in Judge Benner' division of the inferior court, but on account of the coroner's inquest 1t was put off until June 15
 The preliminary it is believed will re- suit in sensational developments, 1t be- ing rumored that other arrests are to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Public interest is keen in the capital cases now on trial in the criminal court, the courthouse being daily thronged with spectators. In the first division of the criminal court, Judge Fort presiding, the cases of Mitchell Spencer, charged with murder In the first degree and of John Henry Williams, charged with man. slaughter. were on trial yesterday. When the states evidence in the Spencer case was completed it was announced that the negro would plead guilty. The court fixed the penalty at 20 years in the mines. Williams also plead guilty and received a sentence of five years.
 In Judge Viewers division of the crim- inal court the trial of former Officer W. P. Reynolds, charged with the killing of John Mclean, Jr., in March last, is at- tracting much interest. The morning ses- sion was spent in arguing motions, while during the afternoon sesson two of the states witnesses were examined.
 In the first division of the city court the day was spent in the case of the Birmingham Real Estate company vs Mrs. Sallie Street. In the second division A verdict of s1 damages was awarded Mrs. Olivia Judge, who was suing the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company Mrs. Judges complaint was that a trolley car carried her one block beyond her destination. The case of Thomas Rouse vs. the Louisville and Nashville railway was also on trial.
 No session was held in the first di- vision of the circuit court, Judge Alston not having returned from Montevallo In Judge Lanes division the day was consumed with the trial of Sibley King vs. the city of Woodlawn
 The following new suits were filed in the office of the city court: J. C. Sanders ys. the Alabama Great Southern railway, claiming s1o.Ooo damages for injuries re- ceived while in the employ of the rail- road w. c. Gossett vs the Southern Foundry and Machine company, claiming soO,ooo damages for injuries to foot while in the employ of that company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
REMARKABLE RAGE
 ON THE ATLANTIC

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 8.-So far as can be figured tonight the schooner Mar garet, owned by George S. Runk of New York, has won the sailing race from New York to Bermuda by about four and one-half hours. Three of the yachts crossed the finish mark off St. Davids Head this afternoon in one of the most remarkable contests that has ever taken place on the sea. Less than two min- utes separated the schooner Amorita, owned by Dr. W. L. Baum of Chicago and the Margaret.
 The former was first over, but as tho Margaret had an allowance of hours and 35 minutes and finished right on the Amorita's heels the Margaret proved the winner on her allowance. The schooner Crusader H. owned by Edwin Palmer of the Atlantic Yacht club, came over the line 3S minutes and 65 seconds after the Margaret
 The start was made from Gravesend Bay at 10 a. m. Saturday and the fin- ishing times were as follows:
 Amorita, 4:19:15.
 Margaret, 4:21:12.
 Crusader II, hours, seconds.
 The Amorita allowed the Crusader II 1 hour and 30 minutes and the Margaret had hours allowance on Crusader II.
 Up to dark the sloop Marchioness, owned by J. P. Crozier of the Yacht mems club, which had an allowance of 24 hours from the Amorita and the schoon- CT Restless, owned by Dr. l.. Sharp, also of the Yachtmen's club, which has an allowance of 45 hours and 45 minutes, had not been sighted.
 As the sloop had racing length or only 67 feet and the schooner 3s feet 1t was not expected that they would be able to keep up with their larger rivals
 Nothing has been heard from the power boats which started from Gravesend Bay at 4.35 Saturday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
BOLD HOLD-UP ON
 MORRIS AVENUE

One of the boldest hold-ups on record in Birmingham occurred last night on Morris avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, across from the Louis vile and Nashville depot, Chris Schoen- finger being felled to the ground and then robbed.
 It was shortly after 10 o'clok when d man stumbled over Schoeninger lying on the ground face downward He walked to the corner and notified Policeman Stokes, who investigated. Schoeninger was practically unconscious and covered with blood It was first thought that he was drunk, but Officer Stokes recognized him and remembered that he was man who never drank. He was taken into an office where it was found that he had been hit over the head with some heavy instrument.
 He wore a stiff hat and to this fact may be attributed the reason that his skull was not crushed in by the blow. As it was he received a terrible bruse and was still somewhat dazed from 1t an hour after being discovered. Ills was taken to his home in West End in cab.
 The spot where schoeninger fell is in front of an alcove next to the Rates Transfer company's office. This alcove is dark and it is supposed his assailant stood in 1t and struck him as he passed. As he fell he landed upon his mouth and bruised it badly
 About S6 or SS were secured by the highwaymen, Schoeninger having this amount on his person before being struck and having nothing at all when found. A blinding flash is all that he remem- bered of the assault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09

Jackson, Miss. June S-(Special)- )-Chief Justice Whitfield found a lot of fun in one of the cases that was assigned to him today and made the most of 1t. Judge Whitfield described the case as one of the most unique he had ever come across and while he was as solemn as an oak post during the recital the several at torneys did not fail to show their ap- preciation of his keen satire as he un- folded the story. Briefly, it was to this effect
 SThe case was R. T. Berry vs. Wirt Adams, state revenue agent. Berry had been selling an alleged cider and the boys of the village liked it.. The good people of the community got into a great state of mind over the persistent re- ports that the boys who imbibed very freely of the cider got hilariously drunk. They called on Berry to quit selling the stuff and he promised. He stayed quit two weeks till he got in another supply and conditions were worse than ever the town was in state of riot. An other interview was held with Berry and once more he promised the good men of the place to quit. He held out a month that time and then started up. The town was divided-one-half favoring the sale of the cider, the others opposing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
DIPLOMAS CONFERRED
 ON TWENTY-TWO GIRLS
 AT INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Montevalle, June S.--(Spe eciaL)-The thirteenth annual commencement of the Alabama Girls Industrial school closed today, when diplomas were conferred upon g graduates as follows.
 Elizabeth Prudence Agee, Sweetwa- ter; Lillian Baker. Goodwater Mary Louise Cameron, Mt. Hebron; Helen Brewster Carnathan, Butler; Nellie Col lins, Warrior Linnie lone Grove, Mon- tevallo; Ellen Davis, Kellyton; Florence Dixon, Andalusia; Eunice Gay, Line vile; Mabel Clara Gay, Butler; Corrie Bess Hall, Tensaw; Julia Kathleen Jones, Rockford; yesta Love Jones, Rockford, Mabel Louise Jones, Spring vile; Maude Lee Killingsworth Monte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09

vallo; Emma Long, Bigbee; Clara Bush Sims, Caledonia Lillie MeClurkin, Gale donia; Mary Smith, Prattville; Winnie Davis Smith, Dadeville; Myra Evelyn Williams, Brundige Margaret Belle Moore Montevallo.
 The baccalaureate address was de- livered by Dr. R. G. Patrick Of Jud- son college. Governor Conner presented the diplomas.
 On the platform were State Super intendent Harry c. Gunnels of Mont gomery, and Sam Will John of Birming- ham.
 The programme for the morning ln- cluded several special musical numbers by the Glee club and individual mem- bers of the class.
 Many of the girls left for their homes today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery. June s.-(special)-The following decisions were today handed down in the supreme court of Alabama:
 Dowdell, c. J.-J. E. and W. E. Hen derson vs. Henry Allen. appeal from Cof- fee chancery court; affirmed.
 Simpson. J.-First National Bank of Lineyille vs. T. E. Alexander, appeal from Clay county court; affirmed.
 s. Roman. trustee. vs. A. A. Morgan, appeal from Morgan circuit court; re- yersed and remanded
 Denson. J.-Louisville and Nashville Railroad company ys. W. H. Wilso, pro ami, appeal from Birmingham city court; reversed and rernanded.
 John T. Holland. et al. vs. Hattie B. Coleman. appeal from Limestone chan cery court: reversed and rendered.
 Mayfeld, J.-Central of Georgia Rail- way company vs. II. F. Simons, appeal from Houston circuit court; reversed and Temanded.
 R. E. Byrd vs. ". ". Beau, appeal from Geneva circuit court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
LAYMEN MEET TONIGHT.
St. Marys Association Will Assemble
 In Regular Session.

The Laymen's association of St. Mary's- on-the-Highlands Episcopal church will meet in regular sessions tonight in the Sunday school room of the church. A number of special social features have been planned which promise to make the session of unusual interest. The associa- ton is formed for the purpose of bring ing the men of the church closer together and to get them acquainted with each other and with aims and work of the church. The Rev. w. N Claybrook, rec tor. has returned from Huntsville and will be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09

passed by the legislature similar to hat in the municipal code, with prop CT title, limited to the appropriation by the Board of Revenue of road tax money, this act would be valid. Yours very truly. E. D. SMITH. We recommend that a bill be drawn and enacted at next session of legis- lature that will make this act valid.
 JOHN W. DWELL. Chairman Good Roads Committee, Bir- mingham Board of Trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Missjnu Man Is Found.

Pensacola, June S.-After wandering about the swamps in the vicinity of Bayou Chico and Big Lagoon for 10 days George Holmes. s3 years of age, was yes terday found by parties who had been searching for a number of days for the old man, who is partially insane. He is in critical condition from exposure and bites of insects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09

The condition of meadows (hay) on June 1 was S7.6, against S4.5 on May l, 1909, and 96.S on June l. 1908.
 The condition of pastures on June was S93, against 80. 1 on May l. 1909, 97.7 on June l, 1909, and 91 1, June 1 average on the past ten years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Ran on Cjoarettes,

Jefferson City. Mo-, June Ex-Governor Hadley today signed the bill prohibiting the smoking of cigarettes in public places by persons between the ages of 10 and Is years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Detroit shipbuiIder Dead.

Detroit, June SEE. D. Jones, founder of the industrial concern that grew to be the present Detroit Shipbuilding company, died today at his home here He was nearly 90 years old and had been in precarious health for a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
 SCHOOL OF LAW
University of North Carolina

Universlty of North Carolina Three law professors. Additional lec- turers. Six distinct courses given through out the year. No extra charge for other university classes Qualified students can take IL. B. in two years. Special law building and library Total expenses av- craze $350 per year. Session begins Sep temper g, 1909. Summer session June Is, 1909.
 Address Registrar,
 University of N. C., Chapel Hill.
 4-29-20t- cod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Cholera In St. Petersbura.

St. Petersburg. June s.-sixteen cases of cholera and eight persons supposed to be suffering from the disease have been ad- mitted to the municipal hospitals during the last 48 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s2ooo-H. G. Lowrey and wife to w. B.. Grant, parts of blocks 1, ?, B. and 6, m Grant and Lowreys addition to Shades cliff. in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 26, township 26, range west.
 s10O0-Fred l. Miller and wife to W. C.. Gilliland, lot 6, in block 2, and lot Tn block in Miler's addition to Fairview.
 S240O-W. H. Duran to s. s. Culoerson, part of lots and A. in block GA, city or Birmingham, being lot 60x190 feet on Thirty-hrst street between Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues, north.
 s1260-O. F. Stafford and wife to Charles T. Emmett, lot 2O in block s4 of survey or the property of the Birmingh ann -Ensley Land and Improvement company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
CONDITION OF
 WHEAT AND OATS

Washington. June S.-spring wheat condition averaged 95.2 per cent, win ter wheat S0.7 per cent; acreage sown to spring heat 1S,s91, GOO; rye, condi- tion S9.6, oats SS.7, and barley 90 .6 6. Thus summarized was the report of the department of agriculture on crop conditions on June, issued today.
 For important spring wheat states the 1909 acreage. the June 1 condition and the average on June 1 for ten years respectively follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
MarrIaoe Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday from the office Of the probate court:
 Wilson R. Work of Birmingham to Miss Rosalie Watson.
 William Gordon Vail of Birmingham to Miss Flora Petowsky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Ten Year

The acreage sown in oats and the condition of the crop on June 1 last and the average on June 1 for the past ten years respectively follows:
 For important oats states:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25

CONTINUED on Page sixD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
HILL TO RETURN?
Men Who Have Backed Base
ball in Cedar Rapids for
Years Aroused.
BY THE SALE OF COLLINS
Gazette Declares the City VIII Not
Give Up Its Franchise in
rhree-Eyc League.

Tho cgIa nj Ril1v Collins Inv prpG-
'uc''' "l"l''H >'''' '>'''i'' y
bloomington does not arouse any
great degree of enthusiasm at Rab-
bitsviIFee Saws the Gazette:
.yyi, ,,.a,.,. i,core,,i.,,o,, lion, In
one VI '''e '.i''''7' f'Pei , S'''e' "'9
1t was learned jhat president Bro
berg had sold the best player ON the
Cedar RaDids team and t4,,, best ont
eo,,o,. So .ho ,rhroo-E,,.,, I.,,,,o 90
$50
'''oo'''''' : '0' '''
nat bf" '"e@ WIS III SellihS
Billy Collins, when ne would have
brought at least Sou by draft at
the end OF the season IS cohun-
drum; he mas sent no WORD nome
ana no one mere KNOWS what ms
plans are nut they are evidently to
dlsmantle the SNIP before lie leaves
1t at the end OF the season
viii Retain Franchise.
"One thing is sure. however; Ce-
dar Rapids will not lose its fran
chise in the Three-E Eye league. A
number of the gentlemen who have
stood behind baseball in Cedar Ran
ids for several years have today sig
nified their willingness to get back
into the game on certain conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
TAKES
ON AL KAUFMAN
Champion Will Fight Big Californian
Sept o rs Part of Training for
ketchei Oct. IL.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 20
Heavyweight Champion Jack John
son and Al Kaufman, the giant Cali
fornia fighter, were matched last
night to fight 10 rounds before jim
my Coffroth's Colma club Sept. 9.
This fight will act as a substitute for
the proposed battle between. aPhila-
delphia Jack O'Brien and the con-
queror of Burns.
The go will be put on as sort of
an advance card to the mill between
Stanley Ketchel and Johnson for the
heavyweight championship. which is
to be decided in the same arena Oct
IL. If Kaufman makes good show
ing against the big black boxer he
no doubt will be given chance at
the championship over a-4ong route
in case Johnson succeeds in whip
ping ketchel. >
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25

Swacina was nailed al the plate. Wise
sole second. Eng hit to center, scor.
ing Kelley and Wise. Webster struck
out
In the third the Distillers put on
their batting clothes. Mercer opened
with single but was forced by Netzel
Netzel persisted stealing. Moore
Fsinsled as did Caffryn, and when Gil
bert, who was playing first base in the
absence of Rowan hit TO right, Moore
counted. Johnson hit to center. scor
ing Caffryn. Biltz tripled to left, Gil
bert and Johnson registering. Smith
was ont to Swacina.
Swacina's single, triple by Nc
Bride and double by KELLEY gave
the visitors two in the fourth and tie?
Up the count. Hovlik being on the
mound
In the seventh Cuthbert. batting 70"
HOvlik. raped hard one through
second, Berger booting the ball. Net
gel sacrificed and then Cuthbert made
steal 70 third. Moore waited and
with two strikes and three balls Gale
on him gave the signal to Cuthber
and on a perfect bunt squeezed him
home with the winning run. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
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