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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
EVERY CHILD IS ID BE REMEMBERED EIkS' Big Chri tmas Tree This
 Afternoon SEVERAL CHURCH TREES Woods Proved to Be Successful PouI. try Raiser-SociaI and Personal
 News of the Steel City.
 Masses Today

Ensley, December 24-(Special. .)-she final arrangements of the Elks Christmas tree have been made. The tree presents beautiful appearance and the abund- ance or presents is bewildering Every e1fort has been made, both by the ladies or the different charitable institutions of Ensley, as well as the Elks' committee. and if child in Ensley has been over looked it has not been their fault. An interesting programme will be given pre- vious to the distribution of the prizes. to which has been added Miss Mary Hughes of Florence university, who is a vocalist of much note and a graduate of the Con servatory of Music of Berlin.
 The doors will be opened at o'clock. The committee requests the public to wait until that hour before coming to the lodge room Everybody will be welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
emploves Get Holiday.

Huntsville. December 24--(Special. ) Several of the cotton mills of Hunts vile have closed down. giving thefr employees two full holidays for Christ mas. followed by the usual rest on Sunday Christmas trees have been provided for the children of the sev- eral schools in the mill villages. Miss Virginia Mccormack made liberal contribution for this purpose and hun dreds of presents have been provided
 The Elks held two benefit performances at local theatres and added somethins more than s20o to their charity fund
 which will he expended in the purch ase of toys for destitute children and nee essaries for older needy persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Christmas Trees.

The Christmas entertainment given to- night by the Sunday school classes of the Methodist church was decided treat and much enjoyed by those who braved the elements to be present. The children showed remarkable ability, due to their careful training by Mss Bertha Cowan, Miss Ruby Holdin, Mrs. Coles and Mrs w. M. Glasgow. The entertainment will be repeated at the Sunday school next Sunday morning. December 26.
 The Christmas tree given by the ladies of St. Johns Episcopal church to the children of the Sunday school was de- lightful affair. The tree was beautifully decorated and every child had 8 present. Owing to the indictment weather it was de- cided to continue the tree until Saturday afternoon at O clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
NECK BROKEN IN
 FRIENDLY SCUFFLE
LEON JORDAN AND DARSEY MAN. MING CLINCH AND THE FORMER FALLS DEAD IN TALLADEGA PRINTING OFFICE.

Talladega, December 4-(Special )-At ] D. m. today Darsey Manning, aged 1s. a son of N. NJ. Manning, a prominent lawyer and superintendent of the Meth odist Sunday school engaged in a scuffle with Leon Jordan in the rear of the Mountain Home printing office. In q few minutes Jordan sank to the floor dead, with his neck broken.
 Jordan was married man living E Clay county, and was on the point of going to join his wife and children. Tho coroner's jury is in session and Darsey Manning is in custody awaiting the yer dict Both men were employees of ths Mountain Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
TONY FOUNTAIN
 KILLED BY TRAIN
WAS STANDING ON TRACK WHEN ENGINE BACKS OVER HIM AND cRUSHES BODY TO A MASS. SON OF GREEN FOUNTAIN.

Eufaula, December 24-(Special.) )-The 1A-year-old son of Green Fountain was run over by a train here this afternoon about 5 o'clock and instantly killed.
 The engine of freight train No. S2 with T. J. Morris engineer, which arrived from Montgomery at 4:3O D. m.. had been work ing on the yard and was preparing to pull out. The boy had been hunting and was standing on the Barbour street crossing with his gun and was struck by the tender, as the engineer was backing up His back was turned when he was knocked down and caught under the wheels.
 There was but one witness to the trage- dy, an old negro woman, who says she warned the boy. His body was dragged several hundred yards and horribly muti- lated. His head was severed and 1t was several hours before he could be identi- fled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
SAD TRAGEDY AT
 PHOENIX CITY

Columbus. Ga, December 24.-(Spe- cial.)--The first tragedy of Christmas fin this community occurred today when Maud Doane, the 4-year-old daughter of Mrs. Malissa Doane, died from the effects of burns at home in Phoenix City. The mother is widow who works in cotton mill, and in her absence her children saturated a ball of yarn with kerosene, fired it and be- gan throwing the blazing ball from one to the other. The clothing of the -.c- tie Maud ignited from the blazing ball and she died in few hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Cupid Is the Winner.

Washington, December 24.-As a re. suit of the success of Dan Cupid, the career of Midshipman Joseph Austin of the United States warship South Da- kota today came to an end. He was dismissed from the naval service be- cause he married in violation of an order issued during the Roosevelt ad- ministration forbidding midshipmen to marry without the consent of the de- partment. Austin was married but re- gently in Honolulu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Christmas Masses.

Following is the order of services at St. Anthony's church Christmas day: First mass at 6:30 a. m.; second mass at a. m.; high mass at 10:30 a. m. Immedi- ately after high mass benedicton with the most blessed sacrament will be given. special collection will be taken up at all the masses for the benefit of the East Lake Orphans asylum
 Sunday, December a-Feast of St. Stephen protomartyr; first mass as 8 O clock; high mass at 10:.J; Sunday school al D. m.; evening devotions with bene- diction of the most blessed sacrament at 1 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Battles in Santo Domingo.

San Juan, Porto Rico, December 24 News brought from Santo Domingo by persons arriving here tells of bloody battles between the government and revolutionary forces on that island, in which the former suffered defeat. 1t is declared that President Caceres can not much longer hold out against the reyolutionists, who are headed by for mer Presidents Jiminez and Morales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
News of MontevaIIo.

Montevallo. December A.-(Special.)-- The little folks of the public school are all excitement tonight over the closing for the holidays, and in anticipation Of the Christmas tree which Prof. Norton and his teachers have provided for them.
 The campus and aormtory of the Ala bama Girls Industrial school look quite deserted. as all have gone to their homes except two teachers and 3S girls. They had their Christmas tree tonight.
 Miss Mamie Shvers. librarian at Au- burn, and Miss Kathleen Shivers, who teaches at Thorsby, arrived tonight to visit their parents during the holiday sea- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
WATER RISING
 IN SLOSS MINE

Bessemer, December 24-(Special.) )-The situation of the water in the Sloss mine is becoming more alarming every hour. The water is rising at rapid rate and the largest pumps are drowned out The large pump, which has capacity of 2OO0 gallons per minute was installed yesterday and was taken out today. The water ran over 1t and it was rendered useless. It is estimated that the water rose 23 feet last night and Is rising at present very rap idly. While the water would have some distance to rise yet there is great danger of its breaking into the woodward mine in spite of the efforts that are being made to keep it out. The mine employees say that such stream of water has never before been tapped. and they regard the situation as dangerous.
 The Christmas trade ended tonight dur ing the cold downpour and Tn the face of the indictment weather the trade today was very heavy. The merchants say that the trade this Christmas v-as the heaviest in years. The prices were nigh, but this did not deter the shoppers from getting WHdt tHcy WdHlou. Inc Huinper OI laOleS on the streets during the holiday season was unusual and the children are seen in great numbers.
 News was received in Bessemer this morning of a fatal shooting affair at Sumpter late yesterday afternoon. Two negroes, Bud Clements and Tom Fisher, had quarrel and each secured a gun. They met at later hour and both began shooting. Clements was instantly killed and Fisher so badly wounded that he is not expected to live. Coroner Brasher was notified and went to Sumpter this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Released from Prison.

Jefferson City, Mo-, December 24.- Thomas Casey ex-cashier of the de- funct Salmon bank of Clinton, com pleted three-fourths of his fve-year sentence in the penitentiary and was released today. His citizenship was restored by Governor Hadley. Casey was charged with forgeries amount ing to S100,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Personal and General.

Mrs. w. M. Youngblood of Florence Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Bon ner at Palmer Terrace.
 Miss Olive Schaffer, who is attending the Girls Industrial school at Montevallo, is home for the holidays.
 Mir John E. Owens will sing at the Franklin theatre Sunday afternoon. The occasion being a song service given by the Baraca class of the Methodist church.
 Mrs. C. H. Oliver is the guest of her brother, Mir. T. M. Mitchell, of 1873 Av- anue G
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Dixie Sails for Nicaraoua.

Philadelphia, December 24.-The transport Dixie, which took 800 ma rines and cargo of camp equipment to Colon for a possible campaign in Nicaragua, has passed the Delaware Capes today. The Dixie will be kept ready for sea as she may be called upon to make another quick run to Central America with marines and sup plies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Prize Wlnnino Poultry.

Henry Woods of Twenty-fifth street and Avenue I took three prizes at the poultry show recently held at Gadsden. He OK hibited three birds, one male and two fe- male Rhode Island Reds, all of which took prize, the rooster first prize. and the two bullets first and second prizes. Mir. Wood Is much elated over the suc- cess of his birds. This is the first time they have been shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Mrs. Mamie Erwin Dies.

Scottsboro, December 24-(Special. J. Mrs. Mamie Erwin. wife of Ike Erwin, died Wednesday at her home at Larkin and was buried at the Butler grave yard yesterday. She was a member of the Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life. She leaves a husband and three little girl children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
COMER FAVORS
 AUGUST PRIMARY Says Voters Should Have Time
 to Consider Issues
CANDIDATES IN A HURRY
Majority of Them Seem to Think the Earlier the Primary Is Held the Better the People Will Like
 It-Amenders Want Time.
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery, December Especially Gov. B. B. Conner came out today in favor of an August primary. believing that it is best for the people to have it fully that late. The candidates may desire an earlier date, but this ought not, as he sees it, have any effect, the idea being to give the people time to hear all the questions at issue fully discussed. The governor did not care to discuss issues, nor did he have anything to say with regard to a majority or a plurality rule.
 Discussing the proposition, the governor said: We should look to the advantage of the citizenship as a whole, not simply that part of it in the race for preferment, if indeed these latter desire a date prior to the month mentioned. Tne canvass will come in the good old summer time when the people are not specially busy and the speeches will enlighten the voters, as they ought to be, on the questions that must be settled at the polls"
 Refusing to subscribe to that cry that public discussions are bad for the business interests of the country, the governor con- tinues: Strange it would be if an organ ization like Alabama could not stand for discussion of it's affairs without injury to it's interests. It is not so. Talking over these things gives us light and the results are always beneficial to those whose pros perity should and must be conserved. certainly think it good Judgment to put off the primary to August and believe 1t will be for the best to all the people of this great commonwealth.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25

Turkey Dinner today and Sunday at Chris's Place, 1926 list Ave. Turkey with cranber- ries 35c. Wanted, lady cashier for daytime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
SEABOARD ANNOUNCES
 LOW XMAS FARES

Full information at City Ticket Onice. woodward Bldg. Phone 2S2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25

Three million post cards, Christmas and New Years at one penny each, beautiful selec- tions. Come Quick. Post Card Exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Want Early Primary.

However much some may desire late primary one so late as August it is a fact which may be ascer;ained without trouble that practically all of the candi- dates and a large number Of the voters want it quick, the quicker the better, and they are going about quietly among the powers to see what can be done to bring 1t about
 Now, l am not supposed to have any opinion about the matter said a we'll known aspirant for office "but do know that there is a demand for early disposal of the questions to be worked out in a primary and the members of the commit tee before they get here on January 2S are going to find it out. l cannot see why this thing should be allowed to run along all summer when the state mas just had sev- eral weeks of hot politics and needs and should have a rest.'
 Advocates of early activity hold out for dates all the way froni Apr1l i to May 31. few falling either side of those dates. There must be time to pay poll taxes. which are due before February 1, and it is thought best to leave a small margin be- tween the date of the call and the voting time. But any one out for information will have no trouble finding out that q lot of good citizens want the whole thing over by the 1st of June
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
DIVIDEND NOTICE

hv,rr in their Savings Pass Books, that the sernf-annual interest may be enter ed therein.
 BANK OF ENSLEY
 tRamsay q McCormacl)
 n. E.. Chadwick, Cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
We can't help saying it over again
Merry Xmas

We've certainly sent out enough mems wear as presents to make a great many men happy tms mornng-as happy as we ourselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
The Lovers of the Late.

Those who seem to lean to the August date are adherents to a large extent of the Conner following in politics. The de- moralization incident to their defeat on the prohibition amendment has not had time to quiet down, and the leaders would undertake their own exact location. On the other hand there are so many men in the anti-ranks who desire to administer on the amendment esta-e that some of them would prefer delay In order to put houses In order
 Two men and their friends are definite. however, as to desires just here One is H. s. D. Mallory, candidate for the guber- material nomination, who Is saying noth- ing. having let it be known that he is agreeable no matter how they fit it. The other Is Charles Henderson. anticipated candidate from the anti ranks, who can see no reason for running 10 the late sum- mer. MT Henderson has said nothing himself, but his spokesman let 1t be known that late voting in their opinion will be bad business
 A result is that the ag;1ation is now on for date not later than June. "The members of the committee are hearing from the people about it, said an early date advocate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25
Why the Demand Is Made.

The demand for an early primary arises out of the money question as well as from a desire to get activities into the past County officers are calling for early &C., ton fin order to cut down the expenses incident to running so long, The county chairnen are so close to the people they can be made to act and If the counties call early sessions and leave only the state officers for the state primary, 1t will cost candidates as much as the offices will bring if they are elected. Hence, it is a call for help on the cost side of the case.
 Argument for early action is said to be good for the candidates some time in the field, as they have made good and are ready for voting. Late corners think 1t would be best to wait about it, as it would give them more time. It is also said to be a fact that few are wiating for tho meeting of the committee to get in the running. preferring to know what the rules will be. "But the platform says the primary must be in August" said a delay advocate Rot" was the disgusted reply of an early advocate, 'if they had been as careful about the platform here tofore as they are about this there is a lot of trouble we would have missed
 Mir. somerville's Race.
 Ormond Somerville of Tuscaloosa Is in the race for member of the supreme court. His candidacy was announced on the first day of September and is being pushed by number of friends in all parts of the state Statement in this core spondence last Sunday that none of the judges was opposed, was an error, grow ing out of a momentary fortgetfulness of inc asnirations of the Druid City advo- cate. MT. Somerville resigned his place fin the law faculty of the university to make the race and has the backing of a large number of graduates of the institu- ton. He is son of H. M. Somerville, at one time a member of the supreme court of the state, and related to J. J. Ormond. another member in his time.
 This will make the race interesting, with Justices Anderson and Evans for election to places now held and Mir Somerville after the place of one of them. Chiet Justice Dowdeli must run for the full term as he Is serving out the place or fudge John R. Tyson. who succeeded to that part of the Mcclellan term not used up by Judge s. D. Weakley. Justice Sayre must go after a short term, the balance to which Judge Dowdeii was elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25

s. W. and M. A. Deese who were rk- rertlv apno'nted by the county cor,mis- s'on~rs to prepare map of Calhoun county have completed their task. and their data is now in the hands of their publishers. to be issued some time in Feb ruarv The man shows every road every land owner and every stream of conse- ouence in the county, besides furnishing other data of interest and of great value
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25

Dr. J. G. Anderson. who was recently appointed special agent of the north Ala bama presbvtery, will preach his final sermon as pastor of the First Presby- terfan church in this city next Sunday evening. He will continue to make his home at the manse. however, until the new minister is selected for which a com mittee has been appointed by the church. Tn the future Dr. Anderson will divide his time between Anniston and Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-25

It's all over now, except untying the pre- sents and little egg nog.
 BUT-if anyone has forgotten
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-16
SMALL DEMAND
FOR ALCOHOL
ONLY A FEW PRESCRIPTIONS ARE
ISSUED BY THE LOCAL
PHYSICIANS.

brunswick physicians are gi;ha err
eYading the law more than has bees
the case in the past, or the demand for
aicohol mas lessened to a great degree
within the last twelve months. That
one OF these two assertions is true NAV
be seen from the records new on fills
III the office of Ordinary Horace Dart.
Last year all the ordinaries OF the
state were instructed to open book
in which all physicians who should
give prescriptions calling fer alcohol
must register by the 4th day of jan
uary last year, one registration had
been made, This is the 10th day OF
January, 1909, and but one similar
registration has been mate so far If
it be true that no attempts have been
made to evade the law, tben it must
be true that alcohol is needed in less
quantity than it was last year.
During the year 1908, total of less
than 100 registrations were made upon
this special book in the ordinary's Of
fee. The record so far this month
shows that 1909 will furnish fewer
registrations.
According to the statute of 1907,
which went into effect last year, every
time a doctor advised patient to
use alcohol as medicine, the drug
g!st who filled the prescription had TO
register with the ordinary, giving the
name of the physician who had written
out the order.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-16

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glas Davis, corner Gloucester and
Norwich streets
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-16
SEMI ANNUAL OIvIpEHD NO. 25
THE NATIONAL BANK OF
BRUNSWICK.

Brunswick, Ca, Dec. II, 1908.
The board Of directors of the Ma
tional Pank of Brunswick has this
day declared a dividend of -Four Dol
lars (s4.001 per share payable to the
shareholders Of record at close Of bus
mess this day on and after January
ID, 1909
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-16

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-16

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