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turned back, and. glancing over his
shoulder, came hurliedly. back to the
room
did you see 1t, sir?" whispered
George.
Don't know" said Malcolm, short
ly. Il fancied 1 saw something, but it
might have been fancy. I'm in the
mood to see anything just now. How
are you feeling now, sir?"
ooh, l feel bit better now" said
Hirst, somewhat brusquely, as all
eyes were turned upon him. Il dare
say you think I'm easily scared, but
you didn't see it."
I'm going to bed," said Hirst, MOTTO
ing the smile and resenting it. "Will
you share myroom with me, Somers?"
Il will with pleasure" said his
friend, ''providedyou don't mind sleep
ing with the gas on all night"
He rose from his seat, and bidding
the company friendly goodnight,
left the room with his crest-fallen
friend. The others saw them to the
foot of the stairs, and having heard
their door close, returned to the COT
fee-room
"Well, 1 suppose the bets OFF," said
the stout commercial, poking the fire
and then standing with his legs apart
on the hearthrug; though, as far as
can see, won it. I never saw a man
so scared in all my life. Sort of
poetic justice about it, isn't there?"
Never mind about poetry or JUS
tice," said one of his listeners; who's
going to sleep with me?"
Il WILL" said Malcolm, affably.
"And 1 suppose we share room to-
gether, Mr.. Leek?" said the third
man, turning to the fourth.
''No, thank you," said the other,
briskly; 81 don't believe in ghosts. If
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Easter Storiette
How Wife Was Regained at
the Foot of the
Cross.

against the background Of the sky.
Only man like Heathcot, who lived
and labored and fought with them,
side by side, shoulder to shoulder,
could have touched them, Quickened
the spiritual within, and the vision Of
power that had flashed before him
while he was hewing the cross the
day before was fulfilled. When he
had finished speaking, tears swept the
cheeks of thoss who dry-eyed had
faced privation, loss, death itself;
those who had feared neither God nor
devil were on their knees; and out
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-09
The Strenuous Blanche

One of Blanche Bates most intimate
friends is telling a rather funny story
about this clever actress
'She came into my house one even
ing very much excited, and 1 said to
her: Blanche, for heavens sake, what
is the matter? You seem to be all
gone to pieces
Matter enough she answered, as
her voice shook with anger. 4 have
been accosted by man in the
Streets
What did you do?' I asked
"T hauled off and hit him in the
face she answered, and 1 said to
him: "You dirty dog, would you speak
to a defenseless woman?"'
"'And where was he when you said
this? again inquired.
Rolling in the gutter where he
fell when l hit him. she said. in a
surprised tone at my question. To
1edO
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CHILD ATE cUrIcURA OINTMENT.
Spread Whole Box of 1t on Crackers
Mot the Least Injury Resulted.
cuticura Thus Proven Pure and Sweet.
A New York friend of Cuticura

A New York friend of Cuticura
writes:
"My three year old son and heir,
after being put to bed on trip across
the Atlantic, investigated the state
room and located box Of graham
crackers and a box of Cuticura Oint-
ment. When a search was made for
the box, it was found empty and the
kid admitted that he had eaten the
contents of the entire box spread on
the crackers. 1t cured him of a bad
cold and I don't know what else."
No more conclusive evidence could
be offered that every ingredient of Gu
ticura Ointment is absolutely pure,
sweet and harmless. If it may be
safely eaten by young child, none but
the most beneficial results can be ex-
pected to attend it's application to
pected to attend its application to even
the tenderest skin or youngest infant.
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
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anything comes into my room I shall
shoot it."
THAT won't hurt a spirit, Leek,'
said Malcolm, decisively.
well, the noisell be like company
to me-" said Leek, "and it'll wake the
house, too. But if you're nervous,
sir" he added, with grin, to the man
who had suggested sharing his room.
"George'll be only too pleased to
sleep on the door-mat inside your
room, 1 know"
THAT I will, SIR" said George, fer
vently; "and if you gentlemen would
only come down with me to the bar
to put the gas out, 1 could never be
sufficiently grateful"
They went out in a body, with the
exception of Leek, peering carefully
before them as they went. George
turned the light out in the bar and they
returned unmolested to the coffee
room, and, avoiding the sardonic
smile of Leek, prepared to separate
for the night.
"Give me the candle while you put
the gas out, George" said the traveller.
The waiter handed it to him and ex-
tinguished the gas, and at the same
moment all distinctly heard step in
the passage outside. 1t stopped at
the door, and as they watched with
bated breath, the door creaked and
slowly opened. Malcolm fell back
open-mouthed, as a white, leering
face, with sunken eyeballs and close
cropped bullet-head, appeared at the
| opening.
For a few seconds the creature
stood regarding them, blinking in a
strange fashion at the candle. Then,
with siding movement, it came a
little way into the room and stood
there as If bewildered.
Not man spoke or moved, but all
| watched with a horrible fascination
as the creature removed it's dirty
neckcloth and it's head rolled on Its
shoulder. For a minute it paused and
then, holding the rag before it, moved
| towards Malcolm.
The candle went out suddenly with
| flash and a bang. There was q
smell of powder, and something with.
ing in the darkness on the floor. A
faint, choking cough, and then
silence. Malcolm was the first to
| speak. Matches" he said, In a
strange voice. George struck one.
Then he leaped at the gas and burn,
er famed from the match. Malcolm
touched the thing on the floor with
his foot and found 1t soft. He looked
| at his companions. They mouthed In.
| ouiries at him, but he shook his head.
He lit the candle, and, kneeling down,
examined the silent thing on the floor.
Then he rose swiftly, and dipping his
| handkerchief in the Watering, bent
down again and grimly wiped the
| white face. Then he sprang back with
a cry of incredulous horror. pointing
at 1t. Leek's pistol fell to the floor
and he shut out the sight with his
| hands. but the others, crowding for
| ward. gazed spell-bound at the dead
face of Hirst.
Before a word was spoken the door
opened and Somers hastily entered
the room. His eyes fell on the floor.
"Good God!" he cried. "You didn't
Nobody spoke.
81 told him not to-" he said, in a
suffocating voice. 81 told him not to.
| told him"
He leaned against the wall. deathly
sick, put his arms out feebly, and fell
fainting into the travellers armA
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Friday. The Scotch fisherman seems
to entertain quite the opposite idea
as to eggs and their mysterious power
as amulets. since to him eggs aboard
fishing vessel are sure to bring on
stormy weather and contrary winds,
while in the western counties of Eng
land it is deemed ill-luck even to bring
eggs into ones house. whether they
be Easter eggs or not
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me secre, or success.

The motto of success was given in
this tale, told at banquet:
A Swede among the miners in the
west was noted for always striking
pay dirt. His fellows thought that
there must be some secret to the I'M
usual success of the Swede and ques.
toned him as to how he always sue
ceeded in finding the spot where the
gold cropped out.
well, Ay don't know eff Ay can tell
anytang bout dat" answered Ole. cay
only know dat Ay yust keep on dig
gin'."-Milwaukee Free Press.
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Easter.


The world itself reveals its origin
and meaning. 1t Is an eastern word
and means something from the east
The sun has returned from his north,
ern resort, and shines again from the
east, bringing warmth and revival In
his rays. The winter is passed, the
rain is over and gone, the flowers ap-
pear on earth and the time Of the sing.
ing birds Is come. Who has done this?
Easter has done 1t. But who is Eas.
ter? Why, Haster is the beautiful god
dess who has wiled Sol or Jupiter
from his northern home to come away
with her. Easter is the fair goddess of
spring, whom our pagan Saxon fore
fathers were wont to worship before
they even heard Of Jesus, and this Il
whence she came.
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PE-RU-NA

For Cramps I'm the Stomach Of Six Years'
Standing.
81 was troubled with cramps in tho
stomach for six years. tried many
kinds of medicine, also was treated
by three doctors.
"TheY said that had nervous dys-
pepsia. took the medicine for two
years, then got sick again and gave
up all hopes of getting cured.
''l saw testimonial of a man whose
case was similar to mine, being cured
by Peruna, so thought ! would give it
a trial. ! procured bottle at once,
and commenced taking it.
81 have taken nineteen bottles, and
am entirely cured. believe Peruna
is all that is claimed for Mrs. j.
c. Jamison, 8 Marchant ST., Watson.
vile, Cal.
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SNAP FOR JIMMIE.

ooh, Jimmie, our pas been appoint.
ed postmaster"
Good! Now I won't have ter put
any stamps on de letters ] sends
youse!"
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and
the
[ life Festival

N THE dim childhood
Of the human race,
man, not woman, vas
made the central fig
ure, it appears, Of
much that celebrated
tho triumnha of life
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.HE night had crashed

.=F1HE night had crashed
=: ): :: !;
lTGE1EIHZNE through the woods
l:NT1lWISY.E in storm, but the
| HANlEsHAs morning broke in
KGNkG ON sparkling sunshine
N'S: 80 like white burst of
lg<sAS spray from dark,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-06-03
Short Items of Interest Re
Latins to the Toqvn and Its
People. told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.

DIR. and Mrs. .. Il. Ball spent Sun
day with their son in Ionia.
There will be morning service only,
at the Baptist Church next Sunday.
Mrs Fred Nelson of Greenville was
guest of Miss Mary Peasley Saturday.
w. Il. Pope was called TO Diamond
ale, Tuesday TO attend the funeral of a
relative.
Miss Flossie Brown returned Tues
day from short visit with relatives AT
Cedar Springs.
Mrs. j. w. Lunn and daughter
Edith, were at the old farm, near Palo,
Decoration day.
Miss Velma Warren left Saturday
for few days visit at Grand Rapids
and Vaudeville.
Mrs. G. +. Russell and daughter
Mrs. Selleck, of Portland, are guests OF
l.. G.. Fales this week.
Mrs. +. NJ. Brown arrived here Tues
day for short visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Wagner.
Mrs. Don. Hubbell of Ionia was a
guest at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Younger, Tuesday.
VIM. Mooney of Riverton, Wyom-
ing, and son Bert, are visiting here.
They have been guests al Leslie Mon
teith's.
Mrs. j. 5. Gage of indianapolis for
mer old resident of Otisco is visiting
relatives and friends here. Her many
friends are pleased to greet her.
Mrs. Fred Arnold and daughter AID.
elaide were guests last week of Mr.
and Mrs. A. j. Terrence. She
was exhibiting the Maxwell auto
of which her husband is agent.
H. l.. VanAlstyne of Lansing for.
mer resident of this city eighteen years
ago and known then as ''Kid" Van
Alstine was in the city Sunday. His
wife and daughter accompanied him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Fish are
receiving pleasant visit from theil
daughter Miss Daisy Fish, of Rochester
n. Y. She expects to remain home
for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Coss and Mrs
Mary Walbridge of Ithaca; NJ. A. Cos,
of Ortonville; Mrs. o. III. Runyon, Mr.
and Mrs. Marion Coss, Mr.. and Mrs
George Clark and Monte Coss of Lans
ing were in the city the first of tn,
week TO attend the funeral of Urban
Coss.
The Underwood bros Fred and FloyC
accompanied by Dan'l Skellenger tool
a ride in their auto and spent Memoir
ial and Decoration days at their ole
home in Athens. They left here Sun
day morning at four o'clock and at
a. m. pulled into Athens over so miles
distance. On some of the roads they
drove at the rate of a mile every tive
and half minutes. Mr.. Skellenge
says that Edward Mehny who has
been a resident there for several years
and formerly a Bedding boy has JUS
sold out and moved TO Detroit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-06-03

Mrs. w. Prindle went to Coral Mon
day, for short visit with friends.
Mrs. A. M. Simmons and Miss Edith
Hemhill were Greenville guests the
first Of the week.
Mrs. Ira Purdy returnnd to her home
at Amble Monday, after a short visit
with Mrs. Grin Purdy.
Messrs. Hiram and Harry MINER
and wives drove to Palo Monday TO at
tend Decoration day exercises.
Mrs. Will Havilland and Miss Luz
ella Vanderlip were Gowan visitors
the first of the week.
Miss Engel's piano class will give a
fine program at the recital to be given
at the Methodist church June 81.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Annis are enjoying
visit with friends at st. Johns and
Maple Rapids.
All persons holding bills against Lois
Holton, please notify Alex Holton,
Bellaire, Mich.
M. A. Chapman and wife and Miss
Mabel Robinson, were in GAINESVILLE
lover Sunday and on Decoration day
with their son M. Clayton Chapman.
Regular services at the Congregation
al Church Sunday both morning and
evening. Preaching by the pastor Rev.
Edrie Collins, with musical program
by the morning and evening choirs.
The Modern Woodman and the
Royal Neighbors will attend the
Church Of Christ in a body Sunday
morning, preaching by the pastor.
Evening, children's day exercises by
the s. s. and scarf drill by the Cleaners.
A horse attached TO carriage ran
away last Saturday night and when it
turned the corner Of Washington and
Hanover street threw the cushion out
Of the seat into the road in front of
George Kingsbury's residence. Mr..
Kingsbury picked the cushion up and
the owner can have the same by calling
at his residence for it. We have been
unable to determine what injury was
done to the buggy.
Miss f. M. Boyd of Toronto was the
guest of Mrs. DR.. Armstrong the last OF
the week, remaining over till Tuesday.
Miss Boyd Is most gifted singer and
sang in Holy Trinity church choir at
the memorial services Sunday morning
and rendered an appropriate solo for
the occasion that will not soon be for
gotten by those who were fortunate
enough to near her. With a wonder
full range she held her audience enrapt-
ured from start to finish.
We acknowledge receipt Of copy Of
the May Michigan Railway Guide, cor
rected and managed by John X. Wood
of Detroit. Ills most convenient and
valuable little pamphlet to have in the
pocket, as il contains a complete time
card of all steam and electric roads in
Michigan, with portions of Ohio, In
diana, Wisconsin, Canada, New York
and the east. The Guide subscription
price is so cents year and is issued
monthly. Orders may be left at this
office.
Wednesday morning, May 26th, at
at $40 o'clock, there arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hutchi-
son Of Baker City, Oregon, fine eight
and one-half pound baby boy to whom
the loving parents have given the fine
old Scottish name of Donald Stewart
Hutchison. All interested are doing
well and Grandpa and Grandma Spicer
and Grandpa and Grandma Hutchinson
are SO happy over the arrival that they
can hardly contain themselves in Mich
igan, the little stranger acting as a
magnet to draw them to the West.
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Mrs. James Fuller of Grand Rapids,
was in the city Monday.
Mr.. Simon Strevel is visiting his
sister Mrs. May Seely, for few days.
Fred Gals of Ionia, has been the
Guest of his Mother Mrs. Max Gals,
this week.
Mrs. Jennie Beck of Lansing was
the guest af her mother Mrs. George
;. Roosevelt Sunday.
Mrs. Ethel Davis and her mother
and aunt Mrs. Lynch left Wednesday
for Dwagiac for a short visit.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. +.
Church, will serve l5c supper Satur-
day evening, from to o'clock.
VIM. j. Wilson is moving into his
new home on Washington street, the
ii. 5. Campbell place this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Moore of Grand
Rapids were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald Kimberley Decoration Day.
Miss Louise Dangers Will hold an
exhibit in drawing at the Ellis school
next Friday afternoon. All are in
vited.
John Shaw is home from the west
for two or three weeks visit. Him
self and family left Wednesday TO Wis
il his wife's relatives in Caledonia.
Mrs. Chas. Moore of Grand Rapids
has been the guest of her sister Mrs.
NJ. r. Peck. She has been residing in
the west but recently moved TO Grand
Rapids.
G. w. Benjamin, III. G.. Benjamin,
T. ID. Greenwood and Miss Emma
Simpson all of Fowerville were here
the first of the week TO attend the fun
eral of Urban Coss.
The third and fourth grades of the
central school will give an exhibit of
school work in their rooms at the CEN
trail building from TO 4:30 o'clock,
Friday afternoon June11. Parents of
the children are especially urged TO at
tend.
Mrs. n. Lapham and daughter Mar
garet lefr this week for Detroit where
they go TO reside Mr.. Lapham is on
his annual fishing trip up north hav-
ing leased his store building to Grand
Rapids parties. Their many friends
in and outside the city regret that they
are retiring from. business here and al
so To lose them as citizens.
The lecture given in the Baptist
church Friday evening by Rev. C. f..
Maxfield was certainly rich treat to
all who were fortunate enough to hear
it, he finding material enough in the
subject, "Back bone" to give very in
teresting two hour talk, full of excellent
thoughts, clear cut logic and tinctured
with tinge of wit and humor that
kept the audience in pleasant frame
of mind all the time. Mr.. MaXfield
left on Monday for Oakland, California,
his new home and where he is to be
pastor of the first Baptist church. His
many friends here will wish him sue
cess in his new field of labor.
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VIM. f. Sandell and wife were in
Lowell Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Prall Of Ionia
were Bedding visitors Monday.
Miss Muriel Ruthruff visited her
parents at Edmore, from Saturday un-
Til Tuesday.
Mrs. Herbert Stacey and children
were guests of her parents at Sand Lake
Saturday till Tuesday,
The sth grade graduating exercises
will be given in the Episcopal Church,
Monday evening, June l4th.
/ Mrs. w. Hoy returned TO her home
at Ronald, Tuesday, after few days
visit with her mother, Mrs. G. III. Nc
Pherson.
Fred Purdy and wife went TO Grand
Rapids Saturday to attend the funeral
of II. ID. Loveland who died there on
Wednesday of last week.
ID. M. Moon, A. Russell, Orion Web
ster and Louis jerks left Monday fol-
Ionia, where they had been drawn To
act as jurors in the circuit court.
Mrs. Wells Bennett and two daugh-
tiers of Howell returned to their home
Tuesday, after short visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Thorne.
The Missiles Fife Locks, Helen Par.
is, Truey Whitback, Julia Halliday
and Margaret Morrison were Grand
Rapids. visitors from Saturday till
Monday.
George Parslow went TO Grand Rap
ids, Saturday, to be with Mrs. Parslow
who was forced TO submit TO another
operation in Butterwortb Hospital fol
the removal of gall stone. The OPP
eprtion was successfully accomplished
and she is doing as well a could be ex-
pected.
Two large touring cars came into the
city Monday from Grand Rapids car
rying the Bissell and Dean families.
The party took dinner at Hotel Bedding
and afterwards visited the studio OF f.
+. Doty for pictures, the appointment
having been made with Mr.. Doty sew
eral days previous.
Ernest Forstner and wife formerly
Allie Ryerson of Chattanooga, Tenn
are spending the summer with hel
grand parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A
Filkins. Mr.. Forstner thought va
cation from close application TO work
would be a good thing for him and he
is intending to get all the good out Of
it possible.
1t is stated that there were several
thirsty pedestrians arrived home from
Grattan on Decoration day, having
travelled there expecting TO quench theil
thirst for booze, but found the lid on sc
tight that il wouldn't come off. 1t il
said that Frank Donovan, the new
deputy sheriff, is responsible for put
ting the clamp on.
george spencer was given grea|
surprise by the pupils in the eighth
grade of the Brink school last Thurs
day evening at Mrs. Barnard's where
he is boarding. He has been very
successful teacher in that district fol
the past two years andis much thought
of by all the patrons and pupils of the
/ hr, r,,l
enjoyable evening was spent. Refresh
ments were served and the party desir-
ing that George should have occasion
to ever remember the event presented
him with fine heavy gold finger ring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-06-03
Dress Making

Miss Edith Hemphill wishes to an
nounce that she is now prepared to do
dress making. Rooms at Mrs A. +.
MOrgan,s, corner Liberty and River
street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-06-03

Mrs. w. Prindle went to Coral Mon
day, for short visit with friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
FOR SALE

RESIDENCE LOTS AT
 MOUNTAIN HOME. This ideal property joins City park and is only one-quarter of mile from Glen Iris and Highland parks. Prices very reasonable. Come to our office and let. us show you Mountain Home A. F. Bunker. 2111 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
FARMS FOR SALE.

MILLIONS of acres Texas School Land to be sold by the State; s1.00 to s5.00 per acre; only one-fortieth cash and 40 years time on balance; three per cent interest; only $1200 cash for 160 acres at $3.00 per acre. Greatest opportunity; good agri- cultural land; send 50 cents for Booly of Instructions. New State Law and De- scriptions of Lands. J. J. Snyder, School Land Locator. 157 9th St., Austin. Tex. Reference, Austin National Bank.
 2-28-6t sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

FOR SALE-I just want you to go and see No. 221O, located on 18th avenue. north, 11a blocks west of 24th street car line; lot 240 feet, fronts south. 10 rooms. The southern view surpasses any loca- tion in Greater Birmingham. Every thing in fine shape Price is reason able, with only 5000 cash, balance long time. Don't fail to see this home before you buy. Wesley M. Smith. care s. Bethea & Co. 4-1S-2t
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ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-One cent a word . dayj no nds taken for leNa than 25 cents for hrsf insertion. Cash must accompany every order
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ONE GENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent word n dayi no ad: taken for less than 26 cents for hrst insertion. Cash must accompany every nral.r
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FARMS WANTED

WANTED-Informatio regarding good
 farm for sale; not particular about loca- ton; wish to hear from owner only, who will sell direct to buyer; give price, de- scription and state when possession can
 be had. Address l.. Darbyshire, Box 1901 D, Rochester, N. Y. 2-2S-13t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

FOA SALE-By owner, an $S5OO home for $675O, just completed. situated on South Highlands, on beautiful elevated lot BOX 19O; large rooms, butler and pro- vision pantry. large tile finished bath room, furnace heated fine cabinet man. tels, gas and electricity, hardwood floors, conveniently planned, on car line and within block of two others. This house was not built for speculation, but as a home, therefore the best material has been used and superior skilled la- bor employed in the construction. This is the biggest realty bargain ever of- fered in this city either for a home or investment Will sell on easy terms and low rate of interest. Apply to owner. F. D-45, Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
QNE GENT A WORD.

RATES-One cent a word q dayS no ad. taken for lema than 25 cents for first Insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

FOR SALE-At a great bargain, two B. and w. 9o-H. P. boilers; also bargains in secondhand machinery of all kinds. Call Bell 89, North Birmingham, Jeffer- son Iron Go.