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cash. no discount are as follows: Graham hour.
SS1o per loo lbs; rye -four. $3.50; rye meal
$3.50; rice -four 81; corn meal. S3-25; extra
cream do, $3-75; oat meal. So; cat groats. 50;
hominy. IS. 6044; buckwhest hour. "a 70; whole
wheat flour. 81; rolled oats. bbls, $6. I59S. 30.
In sacks S54I.2J; extra cream do. So rolled
wheat, bbls $J.7j. In sacks $4.25M425; pearl
barley. S5-40; split peas, boxes 1913 Tor yel-
low and $6.25 for green per 100 lbs.
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Northern Wheat Market
WASHINGTON

AO-N
SEATTLE. April 2.-No milling quotations.
Export Bluestem. s1l5; red, S1.03; club, Sl.O5.
Car receipts Oats I.
TACOMA, April Milling: Bluestem, 81 %
@1.24 Export-Bluestem, $1.15 club, $1.05;
red. $1.02
Wheat receipts in Tacoma for the first three
months of 1903 LOLA carloads. a~ainst :, 6S3
in the corresponding period of 1908.
OREGON
PORTLAND, April 2.-Track prices: Club,
$110; bluestem, sl20; turkey red, SLIP; red
Russian, Sl.0s; valley. ST.
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New york Cotton Market

NEW YORK. April 2.-Hutton's wire SAYS:
Liverpool closed about 10 points higher for
July August this morning. and on this basis
July in New York failed 10 meet the advance in
Liverpool by about 10 American points.
In sight for the week 13I.000 bales against
153 .0O0 last year and lSs,000 in 1907 These
figures are very bullish and but for heavy
profit taking by the bull pool prices would have
no doubt worked considerably higher today.
s'The weather in Texas Is growing more criti
cal daily and the market Will no doubt work
very much higher at no distant time
Spot cotton closed quiet. Middiing unlands.
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Prorisinna


brokers' wire from Chicago yesterday said:
Current high prices Of lard have made their
mark ON the worlds consumption during the
past month For the first time since 1904 the
worlds available supply showed increase"
COttolene-One half Dbl. 1OSsc; half bbls
1O1sc; tierce, lose; tierees, 1OAcs tierces.
10Mc.
The Western meat company quotes follows:
Hams 14016c; picnic hams 81 G.: bacon 8 to
s lbs 1Se; 5 to 10 lbs. IKE: 10 to u lbs
lie; sugar cured bacon. 21c; Arrow bacon. to
10 lbs 171ac; 10 10 y lbs, lie; light dry salt ba-
con- to 10 lbs 161.c; 10 to Y lbs. 15Acs me-
dium bacon. lie; light medium bacon. lac
Iard-Tierces 121sc, SOS 12Stc. los Ike Is
132se IS 1315c compound lard. tierces Sc sos
S54c los sa4c. 5s SIsc, IS &c: yellow cooking OH
53c per gal: white cooking OIL 5Jc per ga: salad
oil. SIC per gal
Beef-LOcal prices are quoted. Export lots
inspected By the government. are 81 per hhI
higher. Extra family beef. SIS per Dbl: family
beef, $14.50 per bbl; extra mess beef S14 per
tarrel
Pork-Extra prime. In barrels. 500. 30: clear
S23, mess. $21 so; pig pork. SIS: pigs feet S.
for half bbls, 81 35 for 25 10 kegs aud 81 80 FOR
kits; smoked beef. 1919 acc per 10.
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MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS
Naval ssores-Turpentine and Rosi

SAVANNAH. April -Turpentine-Firm, 36c
sales, 276; receipts. l61; shipments, 421.
Rosin-Firm; sales, 1.02S; receipts. $50; ship
ments, %. 550 stock 11S124 Quote: b. S5.25;
d. $3.271a; E. SO. .321a; F, So. 40 G, $3.35; H.
S3.55; l, s4.10: SIX. $5O5; NJ, $5.5J; N, $780,
VIC $5.65; WV, S5.70.
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Forefrn Fufures
Northern Busines.

SEATTLE. April 2.-Clearings Sl,94S, l04;
balances. $30S, SO.
TACOMA, April 2.--clesrings, sf21.sIs; bal
ances. S4S $50.
PORTLAND. April 2.-clearings. si,21a,94I;
balances. $l6l, 500.
sPoKASE. April 2.-clearIngs, si,2s7,sl2;
balances $99,6l9.
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Condition of the Treasury

WASHINGTON. April 2.-Today's statement
of the treasury balances in the general fund. ex
elusive of the $3.50. 000. 600 gold reserve, shows
Available cash balance. $133 500, Ala; gold coir
and bullion, So, 597 s2s; gold certificates .S4'
s93 $50
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Meat Market

Still weaker prices rule for mutton and lamb.
No other changes
DRESSED MEATS
Slaughterers' rates to dealers and butchers
Beef-sasizc per Ib for steers. Tasc for cows
and heifers-
veal-7Q7lse for large and s09He for small.
Mutton-Vethers. Sa9lae; ewes. 11Sc per 10
Lamb-Yearlings. 109lle per 10; spring lamb.
DRESSED Pork (per Ib)-1191llse for light and
91s0lOc for heavy.
LIVESTOCK MARKET
The following quotations are for good sound
livestock delivered in San Francisco gross weight
No. 1 fed steers, "a 95Aae per ID; second quail
ftv Az al5c: thin undesirable steers, 3Q4c: de-
sirable fat grass steers, 4G4hc.
No 1 cows and heifers. 404Ac; second quail
ftY. sac; common. thin, undesirable cows, pa
93c. ,,-o.,
Calves-Light weight. per lb 505Ac; medium
45Ad4zc: heavy, 50 04hc-
Sheep (per lb}-Wethers. No. 1, 50515e.
ewes No. 1. Az 6l5e.
Lambs (per lbl-Yearlng lambs. Sc: this
years milk lambs. I0TZc-
Hogs (per lb)-Hard grain fed welghinr 1Oo
TO 140 lbs &c; 140 to 25O lbs. 74c: $50 t5 350
lbs Sc: rough. heavy hogs, Al l15cs common. nm
desirable hogs, 444he.
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choice and s1.25915O for standard; lines.
$S.5O69.
Tropical Fruits-Bananas. S12j62 per bunch
for Hawaiian and s.. .5O0S.5O for Central Amer
lean; pineapples S2G4 per Dozen
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RnnIs CIearincs

NEW YORK, April 2.-Bradstreet's hank
clearings report for the week ending April /
shows an aggregate of S. T95. $50. 900, against
81 5sS 623 900 last week and 81, 433. .992. 600 in
the corresponding week last year. Following is
list of the cities:
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Sam Francisco Money Marker

New York exchange lower yesterday and
sterling rather higher Silver advanced Hc
The China took out silver bullion valued at
S201 400. of which S151, 400 was shipped to
Hongkong by the International banking corpora
ton and $4,000 to Shanghai by the Anglo
Californian bank
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Flour and Farinaceoux Cooa.

Flour California family extras So 20m6 so
net without discount; bakers extras Sc 62O@
6.45; superfne, S5@5-3o; Oregon and washing
ton- per Dbl, $4.s5G5.75 for family, bakers and
patents and $4-S0@4.50 for cut of: Kansas pat
ents. $6.75; do straight. S6.55; Dakota patents
ST. 40; do straishts. s7.20; do clear. S6.75 per
Dbl.
FarInaceous Goods-Prices in packages. net
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GeneraI NIerchandi.e

Bags-Grain bags. 606Ae, buyer June-Julv.
San Quentin bags 5%c; wool bags 33c FOR az
ID and SEC for 4 ID; fleece twine. sc per Ib.
CoaI-Beaver Hill. 81: Pennsylvania anthra-
cite egg, $l6 per tom Wellington. 50: New Vel
Ington. 50; Coos bay, 81; Australian house
Richmond. etc. SO; stanford Richmond sS:
Cumberland. SO Ia bulk and $3.50 in sacks:
Welsh anthracite. SIS: coke s14 per ton in bulk
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Do Do lst M pfd a Do gfd .lIS 70
Grand Trunk ~ 20A Do pfd ...-.,.. i9hs
III Central 1900 1907 Spanish As 95ls
Bar sflver-Steady; 23%d per ounce
Money! II az per cent.
The rate of discount in the open market Tor
short bills is l 9-1601k per cent and FOR three
months bills ! 9-16@l9s per cent.
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st. Louis wool Market

ST, LOUIS. April market unchanged; me-
dium grades, combing and clothing 20M24c;
light fine 11@201&c; heavy fine, 10@17c; tub
washed, 23@32c.
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HIdeS. TalIo,x Wool and Hon.

Hides show numerous changes. Including lower
prices for horse hides.
Higher prices are quoted for several kinds
OF wool. The long staples hrm.
Hides-Cnlls and brands sell about = ale un-
der quotations. Heavy salted steers 1a6121,c:
medium, 11011i2c; light. l0c; c0whides 10.
for heavy. 91@01Oc for light; stays. &c: salted
Q16c: dry hides. 1S01Sisc; dry kip. 16al7c:
dry calf 22Q23e. dry stays. lie: sneep-
skins. shearlings. 250l5Oc each; short WOOL 5Oa
IOc each, medium. 4ScW$l each: long wool 81 fa
I. 10; lambs. 25HT5c; horsehides salt So 25612 5n
for large and 81 1892 for medium T5cdSl -
for small and 250I5Oc for colts; hOrsehfdes drv
S2G12.25 for large and S1.25G2 for medium
50c@$1 for small and 256150e for colts. goat
356l40c; medium, 2O025c: small, 5QIJc
Ta1ow-No. rendered. 455951ac; No. q 3Q
41Sc, grease, ease.
Wool-New San Joaquin years staple. 12Q
15c; do TO months. 10G15c: new southern
coast. Tale. Fall elip--NIountan free, 7lbm
Zoe; DO detective 6QIc; Nevada 13Q16c per M
Hops-Prices 10 growers are from SC to iOc Der
ID. with 10e TO IL lae for long term contracts.
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Portland Rutter Nfarl,et

minneapolis Flax Market
MINNEAPOLIS, April Flax closed $1651k
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Neu York S1nck rIst

Wv AO-H t-ttS@ 1sAHA
z z. Hutton & Co., 490 Californla street mem
bsrs C. the New YORK stock exchange. furnish the
following list Of bond and stock sales yesterday
Ssles STOCKS IRiebI Low Bid Ask
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London Hop Market

PORTLAND. April City creamery extras.
32c; fancy outside creamery, 30G32c; store,
1s@2oc
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iLeeks. dor hnchs .-dlj
l Onions. per 10. 2ls1G 3
Potatoes. ID. ...2i ~ Z
Do. new. lb..-D D
Parsnips. doz. "a 20
/ Radishes, dz bchs-4.29
Rhubarb. ID ... 4E
! Sage. doz bnchs 25EA
String Beans. lb--EN
i Summer squash. Id
sprouts. per lb.-Qi2 =
] Spinach. per ID. 54t :
.lThyme. doz bnchs-fl25
Turnips. per doz. q ~
Tomatoes. 10 ..12iaGl5
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New york Money Market


other items than clearings. *sNot included
totals because comparisons incomplete.
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New York Mining Stocks
Boston Stocks and Eonds

BOSTON. April 2.-Shortly after the opening
selling orders appeared all through the list and
a moderate reaction followed The present move
ment seems TO have been purely speculative
and not based on any visible change IN copdi-
tions.
COPPER CLOSE
The following list is furnished by E. r unt
ton Co, 49o California street, San Fran
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LOCAL MARKETS

LIVERPOOL, April 2.-Pacidc coast hops il
London, E2@3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
FLOYD GIVES VIEWS
 ON THE OUTCOME
SAYS SENTIMENT IN MIDDLE ALA BAMA IS AGAINST THE AMEND MENT-RESULT HINGES LARGE. " ON NORTH ALABAMA.

Huntsville, September 22.-tSpeciaI) The people of the Black Belt claim that if north Alabama will not give too large a majority for the amendment the proposition will be badly defeated in the state" said John B. Floyd of Birmingham, who has recently made a tour through the Black Belt" regions in an automobile.
 MT. Floyd says the sentiment in mid dle Alabama Is very strong against the amendment, that there has been a complete reversal of feeling, that life long prohibitionists have joined in the fight against the proposition because they believe the adoption of the amend ment will be ruinous to the best in- terests of the state. In their opinion, MT. Floyd says, 1t is fanaticism run riot and all of the old democratic
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Held on Serious Charge.

Chicago, September 22.-George c. Haz- elton. IT.. playwright, and l.. Scott Kem- per, attorney, both of New York, who were arrested here last night charged with attempting to extort $l6OOOO rom MT and Mrs James H. Channon, were nlaced under bond of $150O in each case. furnished by Murray Nelson. Jr. MT. and Mrs. Channon were in court, the former with a packet of papers which he said would substantiate his claim that an attempt had been made by the defendants to blackmail him and his wife in connec- ton with the settlement of the estate of Mabel Arey Ludlam, half sister of Mrs. Channon.
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FOR RENT-ROOMS

WANTED-One or two gentlemen to oc-
 cupy handsomely furnished roam, with
 hot and cold baths, In refined private home; cool and high, walking distance of business center. on North Highlands car line. 1727 14th avenue. 5-2-tf
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WANTED-Situation by well experienced
 wholesale and retail salesman of abl- ity and integrity; can also keep books, do shipping, collecting, etc.. all-round man at moderate salary. J-64, care Age Herald 9-23-2t
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Amendment Forces Select Speakers
Confederate Convention.

Arrangements have been completed for the meeting of the Confederate conven- tion of northeast Alabama in this city on next Monday, when movement will be launched for the diverting of the old cotton tax, now In the national treasury. for pensioning the Confederate veterans. Ebert D. Willett of this city will speak on the part of Alabama in the Confed- eracy and several patriotic songs will be sung. election of officers following this programme. Any effort to get the old soldiers to take part in the existing cam paign will be opposed by President A. Sterne who declares that such action would be in contravention of the con stitution.
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ONE CENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent word day; no ad taken for less than 25c for first inser- hon. C0sh must aceomnany order
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LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to Contractors,

NOtiCc 10 OOntTdCtoTos
 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the city clerk of Ensley, Ala, until D. m., September 2S, 1909, for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, etc, to construct approximately five miles of artificial stone sidewalks and the curbing, guttering and grading of the streets.
 Plans and profiles can be examined and specifications and forms of proposals can be secured at the office of the city en- gineer.
 A certified check for $500 must accom- pany each proposal as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute contract within 10 days after award to him.
 A surely bond, acceptable to the city of Ensley, in the sum of s1O,00O will be re- quired and in case of failure on part of such successful bidder to do so said certi- fled check will be forfeited to the city of Ensley as agreed and liquidated dam ages.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive defects and to accept any bid. A. l.. ARNOLD. City Clerk. V. E. OHL, City Engineer.
 9-1S-11t
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Court Adiourned for Epoch.

Judge J. w. willett of this city has re- turned from Hefin, where he spoke In opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment It is said that large crowd heard the address of Judge W1llett, Judge John Pelham of this city also hav- ing adjourned the circuit court in order that all the attendants and attaches of the court might be present.
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leaders have set out to save he s. from the complete dominatio,k or i' mer and his legions. Cor k e ,,,. ;, prohibitionists have become .,b t,s and are no longer lined u 10 fl, state administration that sx
 wade the sanctty of the home, -svi,,.
 Gen. John H. Peebles of ! who was in Huntsville too ,.sts tend the Weakley-Spragin; no has given some thought to f he tion in north Alabama an,
 lieves that Madison, Colbert own county Limestone, vii Aas | large ma jorities against the ment, while Morgan, Laude g Jackson are expected to [.
 smaller majorities in the san tion. In his opinion, Lawrenc
 only doubtful county in the district and the result thei slEN close. JN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Japanese in Milv

Milwaukee, September 22-r. deie '- tion of Japanese commissioners reach Milwaukee at 2:35 this afternoon and " remain the guests of the chamber commerce two days. A banquet will given the commissioners tonight.
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FOR SALE.

Most beautiful residence, South Highlands, near Five Points, overlooking the city. For full particulars call on w. B. Leedy & Go.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
 NORTHSIDE 16 rooms, 2-story, 79O 21 street. rooms 2-story, 624 2sth street. rooms cottage, 71S 26th street. rooms, cottage, 9O5 Sd avenue, West End. rooms, 2-story, 215 N. Elyton street. West End.
 FOR NT-SOUTHSIDE. s rooms, 2-story, 930 Bellevue avenue. rooms. 2-story. 140S 10th avenue. rooms, 2-story, 251s Avenue E. rooms, cottage. 1909 Avenue c. Entire building BIO North Fist street. Store, 1718 Sd avenue. ]. H. HElNENE R. E. 6 l. A. CO.,. Phones 45 14 N 21st St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Jan Teachers Seized.

Washington, September 22.-Seizure of six Japanese alleged seal poachers at Walrus Island in Alaskan territory was reported to the treasury depart ment today.
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Indian Killed i

Lansing. Mich. s r# fight between Indians dens, in which re ieV was reported tooay 4 warden. The fight r day near the Wiscor
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FOR RENT.

SOUTHSIDE. s45-21oo Highland avenue, rooms. s3o-so5 Georgia street. rooms. s25-75 South S0th street, rooms. $50-12O5 South 18th street, rooms.
 FOR RENT-NORTHsIDE. sS0-11O9 North 22d street, 8 rooms. $25-1019 North 24th street. 10 rooms. $90-1519 North Sth avenue, 8 rooms. $15-1510 North 18th street, 5 rooms. s55-6 rooms. Whitfield apartments
 Oliver-Levert Realty Go. 2O25 Sd avenue. Both phones 1882.
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PERSONAL

WARNINGNThis viii be warning to all
 persons not to employ my son, Will O. Pape. who is minor. w. 8. Pape. Birmingham. Ala. kr2l-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

FOR SALE-Just completed, two broom houses, with attics. Unique plan. Modern in every respect. Must be seen to be appreciated. Located on North 18th street, Woodlawn, IF blocks of East Lake car line, 21h blocks from Gate City car line. Apply Owner, 4SO0 2d avenue, north Bell phone, Woodlawn 1T.
 9-19-7t-sll-tu-we il thu-fri-sa-s
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BUSINESS CHANGES

partner with s10.000 to in- vest in good. well established manu-
 featuring business; good demand for product at an interesting profit; if in- terested and mean business, write v-63.
 care Age-Herald. 9-227t
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FOR SALE-By owner: This is bargain beautiful lot on 14th ave, south; 75x190 For particulars call Bell phone 1927.
 9-22-3t
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.ONE GENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent n word n dayj no ad' taken for less than 25c for hrst inser- ton. Cash must nccnmpaby oruer.
 Rooms = WANTED - Board NEWLY furnished rooms meals next door; gentlemen preferred. 1901 9th ave. Peoples phone 24l0. s-ll-lt
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WANTED-MALE HELP

WANTEDORailway mali clerks, city carriers, postoffice clerks examina- tions in Birmingham November 1T; preparation free. Franklin Institute.
 Dept 2F, Rochester, N. Y. 9-3-30t
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FOR SALE-Drug store, soda fount and
 all necessary fixtures; best stand in
 town; good reason for selling; terms to suit purchaser s. A. Latham, Monte vallo, Ala 9-23-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

FOR RENT-store, 023 3d avenue. 25x1n feet; best business location in Birming- ham. Inquire J. W. O'Neill & Co., 2021 3d avenue
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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE. s15o0-Store and rooms lot 5Ox220 ft., corner. EIyton; terms easy; A cash. Ten acres on Alabama Great Southern railroad and Tuscaloosa pike road for manufacturing site long time payments if desired. Cement sidewalk being put down to the property; good for small subdivision.
 L. G. PETTYJoHN. pbonas 1to1 and 4a5 -S25I1 Sd Ava
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

MONEY to loan on city or suburban property. Minge Mortgage & Realty Co. 21O-211 First National Bank Bldg.
 S-14-eod- tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

LOsr-September 9, on Avenue c, be- tween 18th and 18th streets, lady's gold watch No. 45434s1. Return to Board of Revenue, courthouse. Reward.
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rO LEND-s10Oo on Birmingham or near suburbs real estate; prompt attention. Smith & Stilman. 205-8 Hood Bldg.
 9-21-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

WANTED-SALESMEN wANTED-Lot saiesmen; lots s25 to $50; small down payment: men making $20 to $50 day. Box 116. Pensacola, Fla
 e2-12t-thu-su-tu
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MONEY TO LEND

REAL estate loans to suit you m amoun,. terms and interest; can pay back month ly or yearly; will take second mort gage. The City Loan and Banking Co. 1Ds North 2lst street. Bell phone 2le l016-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-20
POTOSI.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mrs. Killian Stockert and daughter
Sylvia visited at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Mike Schauf on Waterloo
Ridge last week.
Mrs. Peter Roezel aud little son
Clarence are visiting at the home of
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
in Dubuque, Iowa.
Mr.. Peasler, of Dubuque, Iowa,
transacted business here last Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Thomas returned
to their home in Viola, Wis, last
Tuesday, their niece Lillian Thomas
returning with them for an extended
visit.
Miss Anna Duhrick, of Cassville,
visited at the home of her cousin
Miss Geison.
F. Grim. of Cassville, passed
through Potosi last Monday enroute
to Lancaster.
The ice that various business men
are having packed is a great deal
better this year than last and it is be-
tween II and 10 inches thick.
Yves Schwab and sister Miss Susie,
of Alden, Iowa, visited few days in
this village with their cousin Mrs.
Ed Hoffman; they went to Cassville
from here for a visit with relatives
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. Lewis returned
home from Chicago. ILL.,, last Thurs
day afternoon.
Mir. and Mrs. Joe Palmer took a
trip to Dubuque, Iowa last Thursday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-20
PLATTEVILLE.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
J. B. Head is suffering from pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Gundlach, of Livingston, Is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Trenary.
Robert Narrower was in Lancaster
Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Philips returned home
Thursday from a visit in Lancaster.
A steaam pump with capacity of
1000 gallons per minute has been in
stalled in the Mitchell Hollow. 1t
is the largest pump in the district.
The new shaft at this mine will be
finished toward the end of the month.
The operations at this property will be
by far on the most extensive scale in
this section.
R. F. Cougherty, of this city, has
reported that he shipped 10 carloads
of horses during 1908. Nine were
sent out of Platteville, six from Lam
caster and two from Darlington.
W. @. Smith has started on a trip
through Nevada and California.
A public program of music and
speaking was given in the Normal
hall Friday afternoon. 1t was a
Scotch program.
Interesting meetings. of the Boys
Club are held every Monday evening.
Hon. A. w. Kopp spent several
days in Milwaukee, last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-20

Pete Ohlert was over from Mt.
Hope Wednesday.
Lee Rothe, of Sitter, was a hub
visitor Friday.
Mrs Everett Tshmael returned to
her home in Cassville Wednesday,
after an extended visit with Lancas-
ter relatives.
Mrs. Martin Thomson. of Fen
nimore, returned home Thursday
afternoon, after visit at the home
of her brother, Otis Blanchard.
S Levin, proprietor of the
Boston store, on Thursday of last
week purchased the Geo. Rudersdorf
residence in the east portion of the
city
The new light in front of the
public library door was turned on for
the first time last Thursday night A
small reading table was recently in
stalled for the benefit of the little
folks.
The Platteville Journal last week
told of an interesting and useful relic
in the possession of Atty. D. j.
Gardner of that city. This is a
notorial seal which was originally
purchased by Nelson Dewey, Wlscon-
sin g first governor. He used this
during the time he was associated
with j. Allen Barber in the practice
of law in Lancaster and until 1848 when
he was selected governor. In 1883 he
had a new plate made for the seal
which he presented as token of
friendship to Atty. Gardner. Mr..
Gardner treasures the gift very high
ly.
The Wisconsin Memorial Day an.
nual has been issued by State Super
intendent Cary and copy of it has
been received in the Herald Office.
The annual this year has been issued
earlier than usual on account of it
being a Lincoln centennial number.
Suggestions for the observance in tn:
schools of the Tooth anniversary of Lin
coins birth are given and appropriate
programs are given TO aid the teacher.
Besides these special features the an
nual contains the usual amount OF
good Memorial Day material.