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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, June 1Z-(Special.) )-The supreme court handed down opinions in the following cases today
 Anderson, LA. B. Fields, ct al vs. J. w Henderson, appeal from Walker law and equity court; reversed and rem dered.
 Republic Iron and Steel company vs. William F. White, appeal from Jeffer- son circuit court; affirmed
 John Vary vs. R. D. Smith, appeal from Jefferson chancery court; affirmed.
 H. E Jordan vs. s. B. Austin, appeal from Cherokee circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 J. K. P. Beard vs. John Hicks. appeal from Gadsden city court; affirmed.
 Stevenson x Herzfeld vs. M H. What ley, ct al appeal from Clay county court; affirmed.
 State of Alabama vs General Lee, ct al. appeal from order of judge of pro- bate of Shelby county dscharging de- fendants on habeas corpus; reversed and rendered.
 The State, ex rel. etc vs. O. J. Semmes petition for mandamus or other remedial writ; mandamus awarded.
 A. Montgomery, Jr., vs G. w Patter- son, appeal from Etowah circuit court; affirmed.
 Mcclellan. J.-charles A. Swift. ct al vs. John G. William, appeal from Bald win circuit court; affirmed
 c. T. Rudulph vs. City of Elyton. appeal from Jefferson chancery court; affirmed
 Atlas Coal Co. vs G. D. O'Rear appeal from Walker law and equity court; re- versed and remanded.
 Winner Lumber Co vs. Thomas J. Else ly, appeal from Mobile circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Tom Vernon vs the State of Alabama. appeal from Anniston city court; re- versed and remanded.
 Tim Feagin, ct al. vs. City of Attalla appeal from Gadsden city court reversed and remanded.
 Jim Stephens vs. the State of Alabama. appeal from Clay county court; appeal dismissed.
 Jim Hill vs. the State of Alabama. ap- peal from Anniston city court affirmed.
 Southern Railway Go. vs. Charles c. Dickens. appeal from Mobile circuit court. reversed and remanded.
 The State Land Co. vs. Jack Mitchell. appeal from Mobile chancery court; af- firmed.
 Maxwell & Delehomme vs. Terry T.. Moore, appeal from Mobile law and equity court affirmed.
 Sayre. J-J. A. Jemerson vs. M M. Freed, appeal from Birmingham city court affirmed.
 George bowman vs. the State of Ala bama, appeal from Jackson circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 John Williams vs. the State of Ala bama. appeal from Anniston city court; affirmed.
 Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company vs. Melvie Parker, appeal from Jefferson circuit court! affirmed.
 Lovick w. Phillips vs Birmingham In dustrial Co.,, appeal from Jefferson chan cery court: affirmed.
 John Smith vs the State of Alabama, appeal from Randolph circuit court: af- firmed.
 Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron company vs. Sidney Sharpe, appeal from Jeffer- son circuit court; affirmed.
 Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany vs. Martin King. pro ami, appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
! News of Oneonta.

oneonta, June H.-(Special. )-There has been but one or two rains during the past 10 days ip the vicinity of Oneonts and crops are getting in shape.
 Professor New has purchased the large peach orchard about one-half mile south of Oneonta. The consideration was $900 The trees are loaded with Elberta peaches. George Bynum of near Birming- ham formerly owned the property.
 H. M Martenn of Brennan, Ga-, ac- companied by his son. Frank Martenn, of Boaz, have been prospecting in the city for the past two days. Frank Martenn purchased four lots from the Oneonta Land company, upon which he will at once erect a foundry and machine shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Hioh School Closes.

Hartselle, June 17.-(Special. )-The Nor gan County High school concluded the first commencement exercises in the High school auditorium last night. Tuesday night the classes in expression and music. under the direction of Miss Lucy Corsbie and Miss Bettie Burleson, respectively, en- tertained a large audience, and the work done by the pupils in these departments showed that the pupils had made splendid progress. Last night was given over to the pupils in the literary departments, when they presented a drama In four acts. entitled. ''The Woven Webb.' The play was good and neat sum was real ized, which went toward the High school library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Masons Elect Officers.

Tuskegee, June 17.-(Special) )-At the last regular meeting of James E.. Cobb chapter, No. 129. R. A. M., the follow ing officers were elected for the ensuing year: William P Cobb H. P; E. R. Alex ander. K; J. R. Cuny. s.; T. F. Taylor, c, H.; A. s. Donner, P s.; G. c. Thomp- son, R. A. C.; B. w. Booth, M. Sd "; w. F. Williams. M. 2d V.; o. s. Lewis, M. 1st "; w. B, Riley, secretary; G. c. Wright, treasurer; J. w. Marshall, chap lain; John R. Henderson. sentinel
 The high priest L. c. Lewis. has called a meeting for June A. at which time the above named officers will be instaltAA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
PRIZE CALVES.
Four Bring $3o Each Near Marion
 Stock Farm of Frank H. Bates.

Marion, June 17-(Special. .)-At the stock farm of Frank H. Bates near Hamburg, in the southern portion of this county, four young calves, from 3 to months old, sold few days for sSO each, and were sent to a dairy farm in east Ala bama.
 The Bates farm became largely known last winter by the sale of a herd of prize taker Jersey cows at the Chicago fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
JAMES TURNER
 IS RELEASED
vile, Ga, Murder Is Not the Man Wanted.

Guntersville, June 17.-(Special.) )-After habeas corpus proceedings here today James Turner, recently arrested with Beech Hill, charged with committing mur- der at Gainesville, Ga, 10 years ago, was declared to be the wrong man. Hill has been taken to Gainesville to answer the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Will Eve Million Names.

Msy27 she date that has been designa- ted by ths&ufragists to have secured their million Mines for the mammoth petition to Congre&. The o0th anniversary of the birthM Julia Ward Howe vas celebrated iD Bqs6n the other day, but it is thought that tzE completing of this petition at this date kould be as fine tribute to her as anything that could be offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
V. M. c. A. Building.

Huntsville June 17-(Special.) 1.-The di- rectors of the Y. M c. A. held meet ing last night and announced that $16,ooC had been subscribed. leaving 5000 yet to be secured. The canvassing commit tee has started out to get up this amount as soon as possible, and it is believed the balance can be secured within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
BLUFF PARK HOTEL On Shades Mountain

Spend the weekend where the cool breezes blow. Dance every Saturday night. Good music. We meet trains at OK moor upon request and our stage leaves 3rd Ave and 18th street daily. Peoples phone 2230.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Soft Drink Stand Fails.

Huntsville, June 17.-(Special.)--A L. Stoner, proprietor of a soft drink stand and cafe in Huntsville, has filed a volun- tary petition in bankruptcy here His liabilities are $446 and assets $225 all claimed as exempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

$6.05 Atlanta and return, June 18th, 20th and morning 21st; limited 25th. Seaboard, the on-time line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

$1S.40 Richmond, Va, and return. Sold 15, 16, IT, 18, 28, July 5 and 12. Limited fifteen days, and can be extended until Sept. 30th. Southern Railway, the direct line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

week before the Solicitor General on the inc a terestng question, "What is whiskyfn a.
 good -mAa5u wniskJ -spese- cident- Ally advertised, a well.known TennesseA ,brand receiving from Dr. Wiley, the Gov-R all the whiskies he knew 1t was 'the best and most honests' S-f4 -Ifa44 szzs1b in a stsssaaent that was .dnsofe 70 distin- euish between blenI ed goods and straight whisky. And it VI incidentally observed that Col. Roosevelt look along with him to Mombassa five cas- of popular club brand as an antidOte fo7 he 'setse ay bite. x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

Romaine Boyd is the Greater Birmingham candidate. Vote for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

If you are going to New York or other eastern points, call at Southern Railway City Ticket Office for cheap rates and the best service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
TENNESSEE
 JOY WATER 1
 IS BEST
Food Sharp Wiley Pays It a
 High Tribute. ROOSEVELT IS A POOR
 JUDGE OF PURE LIQUOR
Tennessee CongressmenWho are Paying Strict Attention 10 the Peoples Busi-
 ness-Census Bill Shouldered Out by the Tariff-Presiden Taft as "Mixer. '"

Special Dispaich 10 The Amsriedn.
 WASHINGTON, May6.-It transpiraf that during the giving of testimony st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Piano Factory Burned.

Some of the highest valued JSrsey cattls in the south are at this farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

New York, June 17.-Fire today did dam age to the big piano factory of Hard man Peck & Co.,, estimated at $400, GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

Conductor Brooks, of the Louisville and Nashville, who runs between Birming ham and this city, tells of having found a natural curiosity here. This was one frog which was perfectly white The conductor does not indulge in white top, or his vision might be attributed to that fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

The severe rains of the past few days have played havoc with the roads In the vicinity of Anniston. A gentleman who started to Oxford in his automobile yesterday morning was over two hours making the trip and then required the assistance of all the passengers to push.
 However, these rains have now abated somewhat and the roads will now be put Into passable shape.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
The Records Pathfinders Visit
ed Edgefield Monday.

Mr. James A. Hoyt, editor Of
the Columbia Record, cannot be-
commended too highly for putting
on the Capitalize County path-fnd.
ing tours. Two cars in charge OF
Mr. McDavid Horton, Lews editor
of The Record, left Columbia Mon
day morning, and, after stopping
at Lexington, Leesyille, Batesburg,
Ridge Spring and Johnston, reach
ed Edgefeld about 4:so in the af-
ternoon. Editor Fl. G. Bailey pilot
ed the pathfnders from Johnston to
Edgefeld, and Mr.. J. L. Minis ac-
companied them to Trenton.
The handsome Buick car was oc-
cupied by Mr.. Geo. L. Baker and
Mr.. McDavid Horton, being driven
by Mr.. A. ]. Kind. The Brush
runabout, also asplendid a machine,
was occupied by Mr.. Pelzer Young
blood, circulation managersof The
Record, and Chauffeur w. r. Fish
burne. These cars are sent out by
the Gregory -Conder Company of
Columbia. They climbed the Edge
field hills with perfect ease.
It was greatly regretted thatMr.
Horton, a young gentleman OF
charming personality, and his party,
could not remain longer in Edge,
field. They made a number of
friends while here. The pathfnders
went in to Augusta Monday night
and returned to Columbia by way
of Aiken, Bamberg, Denmark, Liv-
ingston and North.
Under the direction of The
Record six tours will be made from
the capital, visiting every county
seat in the state. The object Of
these tours is to select the best
routes and obtain all information
possible that will be of benefit to
parties who will tour the state from
time to time, both on business and
pleasure.
This commendable undertaking
of the enterprising editor of The
Record will, in addition to the
pleasure and profit afforded auto
tourists, stimulate the building Of
better roads throughout the state.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
Must be Properly Preserved.

0eUSL DO 6TCpCEAy q GSoSSS01ss{
Ye soldiers and government em-
ployees who haye government prop
erty committed to your keeping,
you had better preservs it and re-
turn it to the proper officials when
demanded. a minimum penalty of
s$l, 1000 and ore year, and a maxi
mum penalty Of $4,000 and five
years, is provided for those who
dispose Of or trade in government
property. Wade Hampton iSellers,
the alleged blind tiger king of Co
lumbia, killed q constable with a
Krag7 Jorgensen rife about two
years ago, and WILDE indicted for
having the rife, which is govern.
ment property, in his possession.
The federal laws do not even allow
anyone to trade in government
property. A Charleston merchant
was sentenced to the Atlanta prison
for having three government shirts
! IN his possession.
r>oc>~Sry>~Sor~~cS~c
Tr.t our roasted ceffees at 10, 2(
and S5 cents per pound.
B. e immons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
The Farmers Institute.

A golden opportunity is present
ed 10 every farmer in the county.
Monday next seven professors from
Clemson college, will arrive in
Edge6eld to conduct a farmers in
stitute for one day only. Beginning
at ten O'clock speeches of twenty
minutes duration viii bs made By:
these scientific men upoS topics Of
vital concer, to every farmer in
the county. A question Boz will be
provided, and some time will be
consumed in general discussion of
the questions asked. Unless 'provi-
dentially kept away, every farmer
in the county should be present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
Life 100000 Years Ago.

Scientists have found in a cave in
Switzerland bones of men, who
lived 100000 years ago, when life
was in constant danger from wild
beasts. To-day the danger, as shown
by A w Brown, Of Alexander, Me-,
is largely from deadly disease. If it
had not been for Dr.. Kings New
Discovery, which cured me, I could
not have lived, he writes, suffer
ing as l did from a severe lung
trouble and stubborn cough" 10
cure sore lungs, colds, obstinate
coughs and prevent pneumonia, It's
the best medicine on earth. soc and
s1.Oo. Guaranteed by w E Lynch
& Co., Penn & Holstein, successors
to G Z Penn & Son, drug stores.
Trial bottle free. %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
Cleaning, and Pressing

I still have my cleaning and
pressing room on the second floor.
of the Sheppard Building and re-
.spectfully solicit the patronage of
the people. l can clean and press
mems clothing SO as to make them
appear brand new, and I also make
a speciality of pressing ladies skirts.
My prices are reasonable, and I
guarantee satisfaction on every.
job sent out. l also clean hats.
Respectfully ask for a share of
Wallace Harris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
NOTICE OF SALE

Of Cotton MIL, Cotton Oil Mill.
And Farm of Edgefield
Manufacturing Company.
United States Of America,
State Of South Carolina.
County of Edgefeld.
Insthe Circuit Court of the United
States. for the District of South
Carolina, Fourth Circuit.
d. "a. Tompkins and d. A. Tomp-
kins Company,
Complainants /,
VS.
Edgefeld Manufacturing Company,
Defendant.
Pursuant to the decree of Hon.
j. G. Pritchard, Judge of the said
court, entered at Asheville, North
Carolina, on the 10th day of June,
1909, in the above entitled cause,
we, the undersigned, as commission
ers OF, the said court, will sell at
public auction upon the premises of
the cotton mill plant of the Edge
field Manufacturing Company, at
Edgefeld, South Carolina, on Sat
urday 18th day of July, 1909, at
noon, the following described prop
erty, in the town and coun-
ity Of Edgefeld, South Carolina.
/. A tract of land consisting of
about seventy acres, adjoining
lands of J. M. Cobb, P. B. Mayson,
J.i.W Thurmond, the lands of the
.Edgefeld Manufacturing Company,
John r. Abney and others and "
ing on south side of Beaver dam
creek.
q. A tract ofland about twenty
acres upon which is located the 8
story brick Cotton Mill plant of the
Edge6eld Manufacturing Company,
together with the fixed and movable
machinery and all appurtenances
connected with and necessary for
the operation Of the mill and equip
ped throughout with steam power
electric lights automatic sprinkler
system, humidiier system.
The Cotton Mill Building is of
sufficient capacity for 10000 spin
dies and S22 looms. The looms and
4,995 spindles are all in the build
ing and the other accessory ma
lchinery including operatives dwell
.ings, school house and a 2-story
brick ware house, and pump house
on Beaver dam creek.
8. About acres of land upon
which is located the 2-story brick
cotton seed Oil Mill Plant and all
fixed and movable machinery con-
nected Herewith necessary for its
operation. The oil mill is a four
press mill complete. There is also
upon the said real estate a six stand
ginnery; ;and a 2-story, 80 barrel cot
ton seed oil refinery tin sheathed,
equipped with a steam power. cleo
trio lights and automatic sprinkler
system, and seed ware house and
seed hull houses necessary for its
operation; and other property else
where.
This property will be offered
separately first, and afterwards will
be sold as whole. Each bidder is
required before the sale commences
to deposit with the commissioners
a certified check for 81, 900 to guar
antee, compliance with bids.
The terms of the sale are: one
third cash, one third in six months
and one-third in twelve months
with interest upon deferred pay
ments, the title to be retained until
purchase price is paid in full The
purchaser to have the right to an
ticipate the deferred payments.
Parties desiring to inspect the prop
erty before the sale will apply to
A. S. Tompkins, Edgefeld, S. G..
This sale is made subject to con-
frmation by the said court.
T. I. Hickman,
A. S. Tompkins,
Receivers,as Commissioners.
June 14th, 1909.
Observation-Disclosures
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07

7. /. K /. "
coming from the Ridge and how he
would wait SO patiently about her
bedside torso many weary months,
as Burns says:
"John Andersen my 10 John,
We CLAIMED the hill thegither;
And many a car ty day John,
We've had wi ane anither;
Now we maun tottor down John,
But hand in hand we'll go,
And sleep thegither at the foot
John Andersen my Jo.
She was beautiful in face. and
form, beautiful in character and in
her Christian faith and devotion TO
duty and hath left a rich inheritance
to her family in her noble, generous
and unselfsh life.
We all do honor to the mission
ary woman and Justly SO too, but
still more honor is due one like Mrs.
Holstein, who by standing by the
home, makes it possible for some to
TOO out into foreign lands.
IF blossom should be placed on
her grave for every good deed she
did during her life, she would sleep
today under an avalanche of flow
ers."
By her lone and uncomplaining
languishing for several years of suf-
fering, she was purified by the low
ing Lord, for that upper, and better
kingdom. She was buried in the
Edgefeld Baptist cemetery in the
plot of her faithful and only son Mr..
j. d. Holstein and her grave is SO
near that of her grand child, Julia,
that the same rose can she'd its fra
GRANGE over both. And we are
persuaded that she is now with her
precious grand children and other
loved ones on that happy golden
shore.
Mrs. Robert H. Minis and her
faithful. family, who deserve so much
gratitude for their gifted constancy
On such sad occasions, sang some
very appropriate songs over her pre-
,,ious body as it rested under an av-
illanche of flowers in the church.
DR.. G. E. Burts paid most tender
tribute to her sainted memory and
spoke with beautiful pathos. While
The procession was moving to the
grave across the churchyard a amock-
ing bird was singing in soft sweet
ness, as they so often sang in the
oaks about her home on the Ridge
during her long life.
She lived beyond the three score
and ten, and being nearly seventy
five years of age she fingered
/ "Till like ripe fruit she dropped
Into her mother's lap and was with
ease
Gathered, not harshly pldcked, for
death mature.
T.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07

The officers and directors Of the
County Fair Association can. not
make the fair a success next fall
without the operation Of the peo-
pie of the town and county. They
can provide the buildings, which
they are planning to do, but the
people should take more active
interest in the enterprise. Begin
now to talk up the county fair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07

Encouraged by the stimulus that
has been given, corn growing in the
county by the prizes we have offer
led, The Advertiser will put on a
wheat and oats contest next fall.
Select your prize acres and have
everything in readiness to enter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
A Night Riders Raid.

The worst night riders are caloSz
mel, croton oil or aloes pills. They
raid your bed to rob you of rest.
Not SO with DR.. Kings Neville
Pills. They never distress OF IN
convenience, but always cleanse the
system, curing colds, headache, con-
stipation, malaria, 25c. at We
Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein,
successors to g L Penn o. Son,
drug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
Tortured on a Horse.

For ten years / couldn'tride a
horse without being in torture from
piles,'' writes L S Napier, oflRug-
less, Ky., when all doctors and
other remedies failed, Bucsnen's Ar
MICA Salve cured me. Infa be for
piles, burns, scalds, cuMsSs lboils,
fever-sores, eczema, salt rhenm,
,corns. 95c. Guaranteed by w E
Lynch 6 Co.., Penn 6 Holstein,
Successors toe L Penn &#Son,
drug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
Cheaper Mineral Water.

We havea large supply of Glenn
Springs and Harris Lithia water.
We sell the, Glenn Springs water at
$l.75 for FIVE gallons and the Har-
,ris Lithia water at s1.50.
Penn & Holstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07

Now that spring is here whyl!ot
take up the worn out mating and
cover your floor with new attractive
mating. Call and let us show you
our beautiful assortment.
Ramsey & Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07

S Not farmer in the county
should fail to attend the farmers
institute that will be held in the
court house Monday next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
Harris and Glenn Springawater
in 5-gallon demij at 10y prices:
B. Timmons.
Sees Mother Grow Young.

1T would be hard to overstate
the wonderful change in my mother
since she began to use Electric Bit
ters, !" writes Mrs. w L Fitzpatrick,
of ..Danforth, Me. Although past
10 she seems really to be growing
young again. She suffered untold
misery from dyspepsia for 90 years.
At last she could neither eat, drink
nor sleep. Doctors gave her up
and all remedies failed till Electric
Bitters worked such wonders for
her health. They inyigorate all
vital organs, cure liver and kidney
troubles, induce sleep, impart
strength and appetite. Only SOC at
w E Lynch & Co., Penn & Hol-
stein, successors to g e Penn q
Son, drug stores. S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07

Have you ever tried our Blue
Ribbon" bed springs? I? A trial will,
satisfyyou that there is nothing
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07
Cotton Seed Meal and
Hulls.

I take this means of notifying
my friends and the public chat /
keep large supply of fresh Cotton
ton Seed Meal and Hulls constantly
on hand and can ill their orders at
reasonable prices. Warehouse near
site of old depot. Your patronage
solicited.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-07-07

This is the season to give your
chickens tonic. We can supply
you with Pratt's- Poultry Food and
Stock Powders. Nothing better.
B. I'immons.