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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
pr. Rountree's Funeral.

Hartselle, June 10.-(Special.) 1.-The funeral services over the remains of Dr. s. l.. Rountree were held at the home today at 3 D. m. One of the largest gatherings in the county on a similar oc- casion was present to pay the last tribute of respect to their friend and neighbor and family doctor. Dr. Rountree had lived at his country nome all his life, practically, and in this long period of country and town practice had made himself almost an indispensable factor in the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Road Sues City.

Huntsville, June 0.-(Special.)- .)-The Huntsville and Monte Sano Improvement company has filed suit against the city government for damages in the sum of k5O per running foot for the raising and lowering of the grade in front Of the Huntsville Hotel block on Jefferson street. The grade of the whole block of 300 feet was changed and the corporation has entered suit n the circuit court for the sum of s15,OO0 damages. This is the first suit of the kind to be instituted since the improvements of streets began two years ago and should the city lose 1t will be compelled to pay property owners for changing street grades wherever made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
FARM WORK PROGRESSES.
Preparations Are Made For Building
 New Church.

Hartselle. June 10.-(Special.)-If the present rate of weather keeps up for a week or two longer the crops in Morgan county as a whole will be in better shape than for many years. Of course the low lands along the Tennessee river have been overfiowed but the surrounding country Is in fine shape. One special feature of the crop this season. is the fact that there are fine stands of all kinds of crop which is something unusual for this country
 Work was begun this morning tearing down the building on the lot upon which the new Methodist church Is to be erect ed. Bids for the erection of same will close on June F.
 r. w Barclift. cashier of the First Ma tional bank begun the erection today of q modern home on Main street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
HAS HORRIBLE NIGHT.
Man lmaeines He Is Persued By Mob
 and Runs In River.

Guntersville. June 10.-(Speoial.)- J. Sol whitehead, an employe of the har- ness factory here, became suddenly demented last night, fled in the dark ness through backwaters surrounding this place, narrowly escaping death. Thinking a mob was in pursuit of his life he came to jail this morning, stat ing he was crazy and wished to be locked up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Revival at Jonesboro.

Large crowds are still f1oclSing to Jones' boro to hear the preaching of the Rev. J. o. Haynes and the singing of Mir Springfield. There have been several ex- perience meetings and scores have shown their interest in the services by rising in their seats and giving their experiences. The Rev. Haynes has made many friends in the short time that he has been here, and Is regarded as a preacher of excep- tional merit. The Rev B. F. Cantrel has been appointed to report the candi- dates for membership from the various churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
To Have opera House.

Athens, June 10-(Special.) .)-Athens Is expecting to have handsome opera house by time for the fall business The matter is moving nicely and 1t Is expect ed to materialize at an early date A stock company is being formed for the purpose of putting on foot the project, and the lower part will be utilized for storehouse purposes. The site selected is one of the most desirable in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Close For Funeral.

Huntsville, June 1O.-(Special)- )-The bus mess office of every exchange of the Southern Bell Telephone company was closed in all of the six states of the terri tory this afternoon from 3:90 to 4:3O o'clock, the hour during which the funeral of the treasurer, D. I. Carson, was in progress in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Tennessee Is Hinh.

Huntsville, June 10-(Special 1.-The Ten nessee river Is on boom again and is almost as high as 1t was during the floods of January. All of the lowlands are flooded and thousands of acres of crops that stand on the fertile bottom lands are ruined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

in Murphys valley There are many fine herds of cattle all along the Louis vile and Nashville railroad from here to Birmingham and the owners are making money.
 State Senator John F. Wilson lives about eight miles from Oneonta, and has beautiful valley farm. He has a large orchard of peaches which he is just now putting on the market, He has the honor of having carried the first peaches of the season to Birmingham. Senator Wilson is experimenting with alfalfa, and has proven that it will grow here to perfection.
 Other farmers and dairymen in the val ley are preparing to follow his example.
 Commercial Club.
 The Commercial club of Oneonta was organized in February, and has already proven a valuable factor in the building up of the town The organization of the truck growers one of its first ac- compllshments. The officers are: Charles E. New, president; F. G. Stephens, vice president and A A. Fenley, secretary.
 Prof Charles E. New has been re- elected principal of the public school. The following teachers have just been elected for the coming term: Miss Mamie Sims and Mrs. w. M. Self.
 Oneonta has two newSpapers-the Dem ocrat and the Blount County Journal These are the only papers in the county. Oneonta also has the only two banks in the county.
 Has Two Banks.
 The Oneonta Trust and Banking com pany was established July 1, 1904. It has a capital stock of $25,OOO J. A. Brice Is president; T. B. Russell, vice president; J. c. Nation, cashier, and J. H. Donehoo, secretary.
 business June l. 1909 with a paid-up local people except Congressman O. w. farmers The officers are: F. G. Donehoo, president; A. A. Fendley, cashier; J. H. Lowry and J. R. Harvey, vice presidents.
 Oneonta has a very fine water supply. The water is pumped from a large pure spring near the town to a tank on the side of a mountain, and from this dis tributed to the town.
 Town and County Officers.
 Joseph A. Brice is Mayor. The other officers are Aldermen, J. R. Wooten, IT. l.. Brown. T. B. Russell, W. A. Paden; H. L. Martin, treasurer; T. J. Ketchum, clerk; John Carnes, marshal; J. s. De- Lache, city tax collector.
 The county officers are w. E. Graves, sheriff; H. C. McPherson, circuit clerk; E. B. Roberts. register in chancery; John treasurer; M C. Allgood. tax assessor; E. G. Aldredge, tax assessor-elect; Richard Nation, tax collector; w. J. Shelton, tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
FiddIers to Have Contest.

On July the old fddlers will give an entertainment in the auditorium of the High school. The entertainment is being pushed bq the Rev. A. D. Glass of Ely ton, pastor of the Baptist church at that place. and the proceeds of the entertain ment will go to the Pastors home fund of the church. Many contestants have already entered and the contest will be an enjoyable event. There will be awards for the best fiddler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
NOTICE

Beginning Thursday night, June 10th, 1909, the last North Ensley car will leave Ensley for Birmingham via Pratt City at 1920 am,
 BEAM RY., IT. & P. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Our Skill at Your Service

In strengthening and adjusting your eye glasses. Frame fitting Is of vital import ance to the sight and comfort, but Is often overlooked. Jas. H. Finder, Op- tician, 3O6 North Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
THE PHARMACISTS
 ELECT OFFICERS Lee Whsrten of Gadsden Is
 President MISS BlLBR0 NAMED Gadsden Woman Is President of the Alabama Music Teachers Assocla-
 tion-WiII Meet Next at ..ss4-n-, Montgomery.
 
MISS BILBRO NAMED

Gadsden, June 1O.-(special.)- .)-Lee whor- ton. head of the Whorton Sons Drug company of this city, was this morning elected president of the Alabama Phar- maceutical association. Other officers elected are J. T. Rose of Mobile, first vice president; ". P. Thomson of Gun tersville. second vice president; W. F. Binham of Tuscaloosa, secretary; F. F. Ravebscroft of Union Springs, treasurer. The morning session was full of interest, a number of paper relative to live ques- tions affecting the profession were read and discussed. Tonight the visiting drug gists will be rendered a smoker at the rooms of the Business Mems club and another session will be held in the morn ing before, adjournment. The next meet ing of the association will be held at Mobile but the time has not yet been decided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

"BIRMIN HAM SPE- CIAL"- Southern Railways fast and handsome train is the quickest and most desira- ble route to New York. Leaves 9:30 A. M; through dining and sleeping cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

Wagon Umbrellas less than cost. Gilbert Trunk Factory, 1919 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

Baseball at West End Park Saturday. Birmingham Elks vs. Ensley Elks, for sweet charity's sake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Was Nothing Doinq.

Months and years rolled by and the women's children continued to attend school in the old shack.
 A little more than year ago the wom- en got tired-sick and tired and they rose up in arms-their own arms-and things began to move. They laid aside their sewing, frying pans and darning sourds and held a meeting themselves They made no speeches and passed no resolutions. They simply drew off list or the men in the town and opposite each name they put down some figures which when added up looked like saekful of 5000 silver dollars or words to that ef feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

At the morning session of the Alabama Music Teachers association the annual election of officers was held with the following result: President, Miss Mathilde Bilbro of this city; vice president, Prof. Rienzi Thomas secretary, Mrs. N. N.Vann of Attalla; auditor, Miss Georgia Stirling of Mobile. The visiting delegates are loud in their praise of the hospitality and entertainment extended them. With another concert at the Hayden-Pal1e the- atre tonight the convention will come to a close. Next meeting will be at Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Prove Inefficiency of Hot Air
 and Talk
BULB SCHOOL HOUS
Truck Growers Organize and Prove Success the First Year-One Hun dred Acres In Irish Potatoes.
 kllton Roads Enthusiast.
BY WALTER HARPER.

oneonta, June 10-(special. .)-Oneonta is owned and controlled by the women
 do not mean that the new woman" Is in the saddle and riding the necks of the men in the quiet little Blount coun- ty town. l am proud to say that there Is not one new woman in the place.
 Oneonta women are the sweetest, most lovable and gentle women in the world perhaps 1t Is for this reason that they get what they want and run the town.
 The men tried 1t and failed They are allowed to hold the offices, run the stores and swap the horses, but when big things are to be done the women have to fur- nish the brains and the energy. An in stance:
 Oneonta had needed a school building Tor many years. The men had held meet ings, sepecifed and resolved, but without laying sill or splitting a board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

Roy Darnell, a young man accused of burglary and who fled just before he was to be given a trial and left his bondsmen with a 5000 obligation, has been captured and returned He left about a month ago and was retalen in Arkansas and brought here last night Several prominent citizens went on his bond on the pleadings of his widowed mother that he was her only support and that he was not guilty and should be given an opportunity to show his inno- cence without lying In jail.
 The K. E. Auto and Electric company has been organized for the purpose of dealing In automobiles and electrical sup piles and repairs. The capital stock of the company Is s10.0OO and the incorpora- tors are Kyle Elliott; president; T. G. Erwin, vice president; L. C. Kyle, gen. eral manager and secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
TENNESSEE JOY Y
 WATER IS BEST
Food Sharp Wiley Pays It a
 High Tribute.
ROOSEVELT IS 4 POOR
 JUDGE OF PURE LIQUOR
Tennessee Congressman Who Are Paying Strict Attention to the Peoples Busi-
 ness-census Bill Shouldered Out by
 the Tarif--President Taft as "Mixer."
spsrio, pispatch 10 The Amcrtco..

Special Dispdtch 10 The AmericdH.
 WASHINGTON. May 6.-It trans- pires that during the giving Of testi- mony last week before the Solicitor General on the interesting question. What is whisky?" good many kinds a.L..I-.. . l
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-07-16
Sentinel Butte items

From the Republican, July g.
]. B. Houck came down the 9TH
from his farm near Beach and re-
lieved H. w. Hatfield at the depot,
otherwise "Hat" could not have
got away to play in the band, and
the band couldn't have done much
business without its crack baritone
player.
Amyaar Nelson, the 13-year.old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Nelson
who live mile west of town, was
bitten on the foot by a rattle snake
this week but is recovering nicely.
He was walking along the road
barefoot when he stepped on the
snake and it bit him, but it was
luckily not a deep wound and to
this fact tile boy doubtless owes
his life.
A valuable horse belonging to
John Cusick was caught in a land
slide this week and covered with
earth all but his head and neck.
After making a diligent search
John thought the horse was either
strayed or stolen but his son. Eu-
gene, happened to be passing the
place where the horse was lying
and the animal whinnied and at
tracted his attention. The horse
was not hurt although he had slid
and fallen about twenty feet and
had been partially buried for about
two days.
H. Bury and Ed. Eide, Of Alpha,
are the owners Of a pair Of eagles.
They have a cage built for them
and they are doing fine; they are
about the size of turkeys now. Ed
says it was no trouble to catch
them; the old folks were away.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-07-16

A few thousands of dollars of
private money to loan on real estate
near Beach. For particulars in
quire of H. w. Peek, Beach, N.
Oak. 26tf.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-07-16
Medora News

From the Herald, July 9.-On
the principal of something to
sober up on" Medora enjoyed an
other dance Tuesday evening at the
Rough Riders hotel. The func-
tion was an enjoyable one and pass
ed pleasantly. After the dance and
before daylight some young gentle
men of the genus cut-up, general
family of thieves, broke into the
hotel kitchen, tipped the table and
dishes over. ate their fill and lefted
a small sum of money. The ice
box was open in the morning and
stock of malt was nearly depleted
and other articles of food and
beverage destroyed or consumed.
While starting the railroad pump
here Friday night U. F. Smith,
foreman Of the water service, had
his foot caught in the machinery
and toe taken off. The pump
had not been used for some time
and did not work properly, so,
after turning on the steam, Mr..
Smith kicked the piston back to
allow the eccentric to open the
port. The first kick failed to move
the machine so he kicked again,
the steam caught the piston and it
jerked forward, catching the toe
between the Diston head and the
cylinder nearly severing it from
the foot. A locomotive was there and
Mr.. Smith got on it and tried to
persuade the fireman and engineer
to complete the severance of the
toe; they declined with thanks,
so, with jack-knife he made the
amputation himself. He went to
Dickinson to have the wounded
foot dressed.
Chas. Lee, charged with unlaw-
fully taking colt from the poss-
ession Of Harry johnson, took a
change Of venue Saturday from
Justice Nichols court to that of
j. z. Gardner of Sentinel Butte;
in order to save expense Mr.. Card
ner held court at Medora, rather
than transport the principals and
witnesses to Sentinel Butte. After
opening, defendants counsel, R.
M. Andrews entered a motion of
dismissal on the ground that the
warrant was one of grand larceny,
when the statutes provide for only
larceny; the degree being one Of
trial development rather than Of
complaint, and necessitating proof,
the motion was overruled and an
exception taken noted. Counsel
then moved a continuance on 9
question of jurisdiction Of the
court, explaining that Justice j.
z. Gardner had no jurisdiction
outside his regular and known
Office; States Attorney John Keo.
hane then arose and opined that
the exception was we'll taken, NOV.
ing a continuance until July 18th,
the hearing to be at Sentinel
Butte. Motion sustained and
court adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
EMIL JORDAN CAUGHT.
Lion Tanner. Wanted Here on SER
Ous Charge. 1rreSted.

According to advces received IT. this city last
night Emil Jordan. lion tanner. once employed
al Bostock's animal show at Coney Island, was
arrested last night in San Francisco by two
Secret Service men who have been hunting for
him for six months.
Jordan had been attacked several times ny
lions he had been training. and was bitten Sc
verey about the arms Scars on his arms ana
chest made IT easy for the Secret Service men
to identify their prisoner
Jordan was taken into custody by the iminl-
grafton officials at this port on charge of be-
ing concerned in the importing of women from
France into this country for immoral purposes
The report from san Francisco that Jordan
IS wanted here for the murder OF policeman,
hut the immigration officials at this port declare
that such crime not committed by Jordan
IN this country. II is believed that the alleged
murder Of the policeman occurred in France.
About six months ago Jordan was taken TO
Ellis Island and detained in the strong room
with several other aliens awaiting deportation.
Before 2 board Of special inquiry had decided
on his deportation Jordan sawed two bars In
the detention room and made his escape from
the island At night
He Will be brought from san Francisco to-
morrow and is due here next Sunday
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
CHURCH FIFTY YEARS OLD.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal, in East 18th
Street. Holds Celebration.

a celebration in honor Of the fftieth anniversary
o. its organization was held yesterday in the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, at No. $40
East II5th street. The sermon was preached by
Bishop Goods=ll. who took for his text Stir up
The gift Of God that is within thee" Addresses
were made by the Rev. Dwight Arthur Jordan. the
minister Of the church. and Hiram r. Smith. OF
Rockville Centre. Long Island.
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church was or
ganlzed . Sunday school in small room at
First avenue ana 1fSti street The Sunday school
grew rapidly. and within short time services
were held IN another room Of the building Later
he Second Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
vas organized. and after twenty-five years pur-
chased the site which the church now stands.
Jhe irsJ services were held on Trinity Sunday.
and in coInmemoration OF the day the church re-
eeTed its present
A programme Of service has been arranged for
several days Of this week on Monday the Rev. 8.
Fsrkes Cadman. Of the Central Congregational
NhuTch. Brooklyn will deliver an address entitled
Lincoln" The Ladies' Aid Society will give a
turkey dinner in the assembly room on Tuesday,
sno on Wednesday there viii be a meeting Of the
present and past officers Of the church Thursday
VII oe given Up 10 q reunion OF the Church Broth
erhood League and the Epwortn League, and on
sunday The Rev. William II. Richard, a former
2astor v-ili address reunion OF former superin-
eeBoeutE OF the Sunday school.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
BURGLARS BLOW SAFE.
Posts of -Four Policemen Meet at the
Scene of Nf7cdrk Robbery.

Safe burglars operated in the grocery and meat
store Of Lesser Lehman. at No 464 Broad street,
Newark. yesterday morning. They blew open an
oid-fashioned safe and got 800 In cash The store
is where the posts Of four policemen
meet, and is under the glare Of electric lights.
The burglars must have used an extra charge or
explosive. for it Is believed 1t vas the shock OF
the discharge that threw Mrs Frederick R Ford
who lives door from her bed. Mrs. Ford was
awakened about O'Clock by falling TO the floor
Thinking she had been dreaming. she climbed back
bed without investigating.
That the burglars were professionals is the belief
Of Captain Carroll. Of the detective bureau. They
gained entrance to the building through rear door
Of the cellar They cut their way through a
wooden partition and forced a door leading 10
where the safe stood. Three holes bored IN 'he
front Of the strong box showed how the visitors
worked. They used either nitroElycerine or dyna-
mite Before loading the hores the men mufhed
the safe with rags. and must have been working
the task for long time.
Mr.. Lehman, who is = member Of the Newark
Board Of Education. a number OF stores IN
Newark and the suburbs and the police think the
burglars calculated on finding Saturdays receipts
from all the stores in the safe
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
NURSES FIENDTSH ACT
Put Baby on n Hot StOUe-Infdnt
Dies-W WOmGn arrested.

Having confessed that she held a two-and-a-
,,sIf-year-old baby against q hot stove because
10 cried Marjorie Miller, twenty-seven years Old
-r,-s4 in the employ OF William Johnson, of
,1o 725 walton street Williamsburg was ar
-es+e5 last night after the child had died from
its injuries
Johnson employed the woman soon after the
5sath Of his wife. a year ago. She was sup
-oeed 10 care for his three children, Mamie. nine
sars old. Catherine. five years old. and Arthur
&c rab,-. The youngest child cried constantly
,,- his mother. and while Johnson was absent
',,,,f,p the day the nurse IS said to have pun
- -be child severely. Neighbors told the
-orice last night that the woman beat all three
,,fi--z, frequently and terrorized them into
.fIa,,oe when their father came home
7t,rs,7, returned 10 his home on February Il
-. s,5 that his little son was suffering from
sev-re burns on the body and legs Inc nurse
.,rlsfned that the child had stumbled against
-,e sro,-e and had been burned before she Couiu
reach him. -...a-
nr II. Kapper Of No. D. HavemeyeF
street attended the child and at the ullle IL
,,,-l,a5 to tbe father that he could not unuei-
Stand how the child could have been so oa"''
burned f,v stumbling against the stove
When the child died last night the coroner
Office and the police were notified
clare. Of the CIymer street station was
signed TO the case. He talked to the '"o -
children. and the crime was revealed NAN.
said ;hat she was present when the nU's =,
the baby on top Of the r. stove anu ~ nd
there MISS Miller. she said' hau pe1' -, -
.,..z-,5 ,,or sn shat she feared to tell her
s.,,,.~ The woman was Immediately arrested
- .a,,s, - the CI,mer street station. There
=. -, .7,,,-, and confessed. saying that the
,-;,z ,,s5 s,no,-ed her so much by his crying
-. held him over the stove TO punish him.
sF5s vas locked UP on a charge Of homicide ana
viii l,e arraigned in the Bedford avenue court
.Iir r-an-ninE.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
UNEMPLOYED SALESMAN A SUICIDE
Found by LanGIady with Bullet in His Brain
Had Been Dead Twelve Hours.

Robert Robertson, a salesman. was found dead in
his room at No. 1s Charlton street yesterday morn
ing a suicide. He had shot himself in the right
temple and had been dead for probably twelve
hours when the body was discovered
The house furnished room house, is kept by
Miss Rose Brentini. She said yesterday that the
young man came to the place last Wednesday and
took his room. On Saturday morning she went TO
his 10 straighten up things. but did not dis
t,,rb him when she his light was burning. All
day Saturday she saw nothing OF him and yester-
day morning. when she again mounted the stairs TO
the second floor, she his light was still burn
ing Then she pushed open the door and saw him
living face downward on the floor
Robertson was formerly employed as salesman
nv the drygoods firm of Charles Broadway Rouss,
at No 553 Broadway, but lost his place about six
months ago. II is supposed that he became de-
spondent because he could not find work.