The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
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 Babb Returns-Secretary Joseph B. Babb of the Chamber of Commerce re- turned yesterday from a 10-days rest at Stafford Springs.
 pr. Stagg in Old PuIpIt-Dr. J. w. Stagg. president at the Alabama Synod fcal college at Anniston, will preach from his former pulpit today at the Il q. m. service at the First Presbyterian church.
 Loses Diamond Pfn-Mrs B. P Minus. 2311 Twelfth avenue, lost a dia- mond breastpin yesterday somewhere down town. The pin was very valua- be one. The diamond was set in 8 ring of pearls.
 Paying TeachersEThe county teach CTS are now being paid by Superintend- ent l. W. McAdory. The payroll for November reached the $40,000 mark The teachers are urged to come in Mon- day and get their checks.
 No Whisky Tomorrow-Sherffr Hig- don has sent notices to all the express companies and railroads in the city that no whisky or any intoxicating liquor shall be delivered Monday. Colonel Hig- don did this as one of the means of keeping order Monday during the cleo tion.
 Advent Season-Today is observed by Catholics and Episcopalians as the first Sunday of Advent, which is the begin ming of the ecclesiastical year. Violet is the color of the church for Sundays from now until Christmas and in the Catholic mass the Gloria in Excelsis" will be omitted until the feast of the Nativity.
 Negro Brakeman Killed-Charley Taughter. colored, a brakeman on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was killed last night at Boyles by falling under the engine. Laughter was riding on the pilot of the engine wh en 1t Is claimed 1t broke off. He dropped un- der the wheels and both legs and one arm were cut off by the wheels of the engine.
 Congregational services-The Congre- gational church worships at the chapel on North Ninteenth street between Park and Eighth avenue, Rev. George Eaves. pastor. Service at Il a. m. Topic of sermon, ''The Choked Foun- tain" During the winter the night ser vice will be at 7:30. Sermon topic today, "The Gospel Paradox" Bible class at 10 a. m-
 Three Fire Alarms-The fire depart ment had three runs yesterday after noon and evening. At Alley F. be- tween Twenty first and Twenty-second streets the roof was burned off of two houses, causing loss of $20o. Mrs. J. E. Caffee, 2111 Seventh avenue dis covered blaze in her home at $50 o'clock. At 11:45 a call came from 2Sh South Twentieth street. The damage was small in both cases.
 Here for Safe keepins-Tom Rober- son, sentenced to be hanged December IT, for the murder of his wife and his mother -in- Jaw, Mrs J. P. Clark, at Russenville. is being held In the Jef- ferson county jail until the time of his execution. Roberson was Bought here because Sheriff Lowery of Frank lin county considered the o'd jail there to be an unsafe place to keep the pris- oner. Roberson was sentenced Noyem- Der 20.
 South Highlands Presbyterian-The Rev. J. T. Plunket, pastor of South Highlands Presbyterian church, will de- liver the sermon at the morning and evening services today, and extends a cordial welcome to all strangers. Pro- lessor Hartzell. the organist and choir
 
 programme for the morning service 70 Lord, How Manifold" (Greene) ; Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (Brackstt); Rejoice, o Ye Righteous" (Young): "Be Glad, Ye Righteous" (Young,l "Fugs" (Bach); 70 Come" (Handel).
 Special Election Police-Chief of Police Bodeker detailed eight extra men 10 work the downtown beats last night on account of the excitement aroused over the coming election. One officer was detailed to each block in order to keep the sidewalks cleared and prevent people from gat ering into large crowds. The police reported no more trouble than usual though, and the evening passed with few arrests Twelve officers have been appointed to kAep order at the different voting booths Monday, and 10 reserve men will be kept at headquarters to be sent out in case of emergencies.
 Brick and Foundry COmpany-Ar- ticles of incorporation were filed yes terday in the office of the probate court for the Parkwood Brick and Foundry company. authorized capital being set at sbo.ooo. The company VIII establish offices in Birmin sham. and will engage in a general business In thS manufacture and wholesale and retail sale of brick. Capital stock at tho be- ginning of business will De the full amount, @50,000, divided into 5000 $l0 shares. Officers and incorporators arc Baxter Rittenberry. president; pr. Frank s. Pugh. vice president; Mfs. Kate Rittenberry, treasurer; J. 5. Ken nedy. secretary; c. N. Harrison. Q. P. xyeA