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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-09
Truth or Fiction?

"Ah, what a difference there is." re-
marked the cynic wearily, "between
courtship and marriage! Courtship is
made up Of soft nothings-marriage
Of hard facts"
And he broke the worlds record for
q eigh.-New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-09
An Extinauished Flame,

"John, found LOCK Of hair among
your old letters"
"WellT
II never gave 1t to you."
Don't worry. don't remember
who did."-Houston Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-09
His Mild Resistance.

Magistrate-Did you arrest the pris-
oner, McNutty? Oficer McNutty-oi
did, yer honor. Magistrate-Did he Of
fer any resistancei Of1cer McNutty-
Only 81, yer honor.-C Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-09

1t is often woman who inspires rs
With the great things that she will pre-
yent u from accomplisbing.-Alexan-
6se Dumas. .
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-09
More Than He Bargained Fer.

T Mrs. Benham-I am getting stouter
all the time. Benham-Yes; when I
got married / little realized that was
getting q wife on the installment
plan.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-09
Booked For
MatrinOny
BY NEWTON CHANCE.

Copyrighted, 1909, by Associated
Literary Press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
]. P. SOWELL DIES
 IN NEW ORLEANS

Anniston, February 11.-(Special)-A special to the Star from New Orleans says Joseph P. Sowell of Anniston was found dying of poison in a vacant house there with telegram from his wife pleading for money and a letter from her in his pocket. Sowell had been trying for position for two weeks, but in vain He had $3 in his pockets.
 A telegram received by Mrs. Sowell from New Orleans announced the death of Mr. Sowell from a congestive chill. The telegram did not say at what hour the death occurred, but it is probable 1t was early Wednesday morning. Mrs. Sowell wife of the deceased, with three children still reside in this city at 1701 Noble street.
 MT. Sowell was we'll known in Anniston. where he was employed a bartender by R. E. Garner for several years. He had been in bad health for some time, and his death, while not anticipated, was no surprise to those acquainted with him. The remains will be shipped to Tuscum- bia, this state, for burial, and will be met by the wife and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

Anniston, February u.-(Special-)- that is being written and spoken about the great statesman at this time, 1t Will probably be an item of interesting news to Alabamians to know that Mrs. Llh- coin was in Alabama at the time the war between the states began.
 An old citizen, who does not care to have her name published said today:
 .I was in Selma in December of 1s60' l believe it was, when the news or tue secession of South Carolina was receiVeo. There was a great celebration there on receipt of the news. and numerous can non shots were fired across the river. l do not know whether Mrs. Lincoln was there at that time or not, but when we returned we again stopped at the Gee house. in January 1861, and while tnefe Mrs Lincoln and her sister, Miss Todd, were pointed out to me by William Ran dolph a brother of Judge G. s. Randolph of this city, and manager of the Gee house She was a tall, stately woman, and was the center of attraction at the hotel"
 Judge Randolph stated that the probable cause of Mrs. Lincoln's visit to Selma on this occasion was to attend the ante nuptial events attending the marriage of her sister to Col. N. H. R. Dawson of that city, who was afterward United States commissioner of schools under President Cleveland.
 In this connection 1t will be an interest ing feature by way of showing how fam- flies were divided at this time, to state that the brother of Judge Randolph en- listed under the Confederate cause and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Hawthorne-SorreH.

Thorsby, February 11.-A pretty wedding occurred yesterday at the Swedish Luth- eran church. The parties were Miss Clem- entine Hawthorne and Mir J. M Sorrell, both of this place. The brides family for merly lived in Wilcox county, Alabama, and the Rev. G, w. Jones, sheir pastor at that time, but now residing in League. Tex, officiated. Promptly at 43O D. m. the bridal pair entered the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, Miss Lila May Robinson at the organ. They were unattended. The bride was charmingly gowned in T blue cloth trav- cling suit She carried large bunch of brides roses and ferns A few impress sive words and the ceremony was over and a large group of relatives and friends crowded around eager to offer congrat- ulations and the usual good wishes in the few minutes remaining before the train bore the couple away on a trip to sev- eral northern points. Many beautiful and useful presents were received The out of-town guests were Miss Lucy Haw- thorne of Birmingham and Miss Frances Hawthorne of Florida, sisters of the bride {; Miss Emma Jenkins, an aunt from Camden; Miss Mienchen Fay and Miss Ellen Gesner and Mrs McNeill, all of Montgomery, and MT. Will Sorrell of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
MANY HOMES ARE
 WRECKEDIN STORM
SCHOOL HOUSES AND TIMBER ALSO SUFFER GREAT DAMAGE FROM WIND IN SOUTHEAST ALA BAMA TUESDAY NIGHT.

Columbia, February 1.-(Speclal IA six months drought was broken here Tues day night by rain and windstorm that approached the proportions of a cyclone Many houses were blown down and other wise damaged and much timber de- stroyed. No injury to any person has been reported, though some families had marrow escapes from wrecked homes.
 The home of John Gurley, d few miles north of town, was unroofed and the family took refuge in out house which was left standing. The home of N. r. Thomas, six miles west of town, was completely destroyed and the escape of the family was almost miraculous.
 The Bremen school house, three miles west of town, was destroyed. This was a new frame building just completed and its loss will be keenly felt in the small community which had made many saer- fees to get the house completed. The residence of John Blooner, about 100 yards from the school, was also destroyed.
 The Sigma school house was blown about six feet from its foundations and badly wrecked This was also a new building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
ESQUIRE MURPHEY DIES.
Blood Poisoning Develops From
 Scratch on Hand.

Decatur February 11.-(Special.)- Esquire James K. Murphey. aged nearly so years. died at his home four miles southwest of Decatur last night. His death was due to blood poisoning brought about by peculiar circum- stances few days ago he was shucking corn in his barn at his coun- try home when he broke the six in slightly. on the back of one of his hands. The injury rapidly developed into an ugley sore which refused to yield to treatment. After a few days blood poison set in and nothing that trained physicians could do would eradicate the trouble. short time before death came to him last night he seemed much betted and he called for cigar which was given him. He smoked the cigar and seemed to enjoy it very much. A few minutes after finishing his smoke death came.
 Esquire Murphey was one of the old est and most highly respected citizens of this county. He had resided on the farm where he died the greater part of his so years of life
 Esuuire Murphey leaves four sons and one daughter. They are Dr. N. F.. Mur- phey and Attorney Louis G. Murphev of Clarendon Ark, Wilk Murphey. Will Murphey and Mrs. A. F. Huston of De- catur
 The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in the Chestnut Grove burying grounds. near by the country home of the Murpheys.
 The deceased was an ex-Confederat te soldier, having belonged to Company K. Fourth Alabama cavalry. He served throughout the civil war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Walk To Your Meals
 Like a Man
Eat What You Will and Learn to En-
 joy Food and to Digest 1t. "'@
HERE'S THE SECRET, FREE.


 Make up your mind after reading this that you will let the next meal hold no terrors for you.
 You can enjoy it. You can digest it. All that is needed is to give nature the juices she lacks, to give the stomach a chance to remove the terrible irritating acids, alkalies and gases which turn food and nourshment into gas and decomposF ton.
 When a system is run down and de- pleted 1t needs building up. Ashes won't rcxindle fire and wrong digestive fluids will not take proper juices from food no matter how good the food is.
 Is this common sense? Men spend years and even life experimenting on the hu- man system, what it lacks in disease and what it needs in perfection This knowl- edge is known to every physician or should be- Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are com pressed natural vegetable and fruit es- sences which when mixed with the saliva of the mouth go into the stomach capable of digesting a full meal and they digest it to the uttermost shred Then such a meal does a man good and it gives to him the means to overcome stomach troubles Forty thousand physicians use these tab lets and charge you for writing a testi- monial of theisu merit which they call a prescription. Any druggist in America or Canada will sell you box for 50c. Think of it. Every druggist carries them Here's s common sense again. Don't this tell you there Is merit? Go to your druggist to- day, buy a package and walk up to your meals knowing that they will not cause you pain. Send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free. Address F. A. Stuart Co.,, 1bO Stuart Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
STUDENT CONFERENCE.
Third Annual Session Will Be Held
 March 12.

Montevallo February r.-(Special)- J. The third anrual session of the Alabama student conference will be held at the Alabama Girls Industrial school March 12, 13 and II and the student Young Women's christian association and friends in the faculty and village are looking forward with much interest to this meeting. Representatives from 20 col leges and high schools are expected to at tend this conference, which will be ad- dressed by the Rev. Ed F. Cook secre- tary of the educational department of the Southern Methodist church, Nash vile. Tenn, Dr. R. O. E1inn pastor North Avenue Presbyterian church, At lanta Ga: the Rev Rainiundo de Ovies rector St Andrews Episcopal church, Birmingham; Prof. Charles A. Forster, Macon. Ga. Miss Mabel Head Nashville. Tenn: Mir T. H. Beverly, general secre- tary Young Mems Christian association. University of Alabama; Prof. Frank K. Chapman and the Rev. S. B. Strout of Greensboro; Rev. c. T. White of Bir- mingham college, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
HELD FOR ROBBERY
 OF POSTOFFICE

Anniston, February 1.-(Special )-Jesse Milstead q youth, was arraigned before Commissioner Randolph yesterday after noon on a charge of having robbed the postoffice at Pyriton. The young man plead guilty and was remanded to jail in default of bond in the sum of $500.
 Milstead was arrested and brought to the city by Deputy Marshal G. N. King. MT. King went to Pyriton Tuesday on other business. While there the question Of the robbery of the postoffiee came up. Young Milstead was suspected and later arrested. He confessed the crime to Deputy King and returned part of the money secured from the government to the postmaster at Pyriton and gave an order to the mining company for the re- mainder, having due from the company to cover the amount.
 Aeveording to his own story Milstead entered the building fin which the Pyri- ton postoffice Is located on last Sun day evening. He secured $40 75 in cash. When arrested he had $32 on his person. This was turned over to the postmaster and he was given an order for the re- maining SS.70 on the company for which he was working. His case will come up for final disposition at the next term of the federal court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
 MRS. J. p. EASTER DIES.
Elder R. T. Tyler Will Preach at
 sprineviIe Saturday Night.

Springville. February 11.-(Special.), The remains of Mrs J. P. Laster. who died in Birmingham. where she had been carried for medical treatment. were inferred In the family lot at Hull let's chapel cemetery yesterday. The Rev. W. w. Dorman of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. conducted the funeral services. Mrs. Laster was held in the highest esteem by friends aud neigh bors.
 The Rev. R. T. Tyler. presiding elder of the Gadsden district. will preach at the Methodist church on Saturday night and will leave for Trussvile next morn- ing, where he will hold the first quar- terly conference for the year on this charge.
 Dr. E. R. Smith. one of the prominent physicians of Henegar. Ala, has moved to this place. where he will be engaged in the practice of his profession.
 The programmes of the St. Clair County Teachers institute have been issued The institute will be held at Pell City February 20. Some of the most prominent educators of Birming- ham and of the state appear on the programme, and indications are this will be one of the most helpful and sue cessful institutes held for several years in St. Clair county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
keIley-Smith.

Tuscaloosa, February 1.-(SpeciaI.)- Miss Maude Kelley was married to Mir. Claude Smith yesterday afternoon at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. John Kelley. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. o. Dawson of the Baptist church in the presence of rel atives and intimate friends. The bride entered on the arm of her father and MT. Smith was attended by MT. Saul Smith as his best man. After the ceremony the couple left for Duncanville for visit to the groom's parents. Both the young people are well known and popular here. The bride is a young woman of lovely character and of many unusual ac- complishments. She was reared in Tusca- loosa and enjoys the friendship of all who know her. MT. Smith Is young man of fine business ability and of high est integrity. He is connected with the Leland Hardware firm, being in charge of this firms branch store on Broad street. Ills father, John Smith of Duncanville Is an extensive planter, and Is a nephew of the late Dr. Joseph Smith of Birming ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, February 11.-(Special.) The supreme court handed down opin- ions in the following cases today:
 Dowdell, c. J.-Ed Bailey. alias, etc, vs. State of Alabama, appeal from Montgomery city court; affirmed.
 Simpson, J-Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. John B. Gaston, appeal from Montgomery city court; af- f1rmed; Anderson, J., dissenting.
 Central of Georiga Railway company vs. John B. Gaston, appeal from Mont gonnery city court; affirmed; Ander- son, J., dissenting.
 s. D.. Warfeld ct al, receivers etc. vs. J. B. Gaston, judge, etc, appeal from Montgomery city court; affirmed Anderson, J., dissenting.
 Southern Railway company vs. Sam uel E.. Greene, appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed; Anderson, J., dis senting.
 State of Alabama ex rel, etc., ct al. vs H. L. Martin, appeal from Jefferson cir cult court; affirmed.
 Anderson, J..Central of Georgia Railway company Vs. R. M. Sturgis, ap- peal from Covington circuit court; af- firmed.
 Squirting Mercantile company vs. M H. Laucheimer & Sons. appeal from An dalusia city court; reversed and re- handed
 J. E. Boswell ct al. vs. J. A. Thomp- son, appeal from Pike circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 J. B. Gernigan ys. Smith Willoughby appeal from Houston circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Richard Roe vs. John Doe, ex demise etc., appeal from Macon circuit court reversed and remanded.
 F. B. Buck vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; reversed ant remanded
 the State of Alabama, appeal from Montgomery city court; affirmed.
 Central of Georgia Railway compnal vs. Fl. E. Ashley, appeal from Mont gomery city court; affirmed.
 Hill Adams vs. the State of Alabama appeal from Pike circuit court; af flrmed.
 E. M Tutwiler vs. Hendy A. Burns administratrix, appeal from Birming- ham city court; reversed and remanded
 Mayfield. J.-Sullivan Timber com pany ct al. vs. John W. Black and John W. Black vs. Sullivan Timber company ct al., appeals from Mobile chancery court; affirmed on both appeals
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. R. W. Prices appeal from Montgomery circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Sayre, J.-J. Sam Stelle vs the State oi Alabama. appeal from Gadsden city court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Neqro Is Held for Murder.

Anniston, February 11.-{Special.) )-Will Smith, a negro employed at the Alabama hotel as waiter, was arrested last night by Sheriff LeGrande on a warrant from Rome, Ga, where he is wanted to answer a charge of assault with intent to mur- der. The Georgia officers have been noti- fled of the arrest and will probably come today after the negro. The crime was committed about two weeks ago, it is said, and the negro at once skipped out to Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
News of Thorsby.

Thorsby, February n--(Special.)-J. Bice Is putting up small office build ing on the main street of the town. It Is intended to house the postoffce and mayors office.
 The Swedish Lutheran church has lately been improved by a coat of paint and a neat fence about the yard.
 s. V. Stabler, M. D., returned yesterday from Birmingham, where he has been watching at the sick bed of his mother, Mrs. s. U. Stabler, of Forest Home. She has been lying seriously i'll for several weeks at Dr. Browns sanitarium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Mrs. Mary Lanier Dies.

Florence, February u.-(Special) )-Mrs. Mary Wesson Lanier, wife of the late Mack Lanier, died this morning at 3 o'clock at her home north of Florence. aged 70 years. Death was due to pneu- monia contracted while nursing her hus- ban, who died of the same disease Il days ago. Mrs. Andrew Walker, her step daughter, is now critically i'll with pneu- monia and her death is expected at any time. The deceased was the second wife of Mr. Laner and is survived by several step-children. Her mother, Mrs. Harrison Wesson, and a brother, Columbus Wesson, also survive her. The funeral will take place at noon tomorrow from the home of the deceased's mother, Mrs. Wesson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
New Commission Meets.

Russellville, February Especial. )-The first session of the newly elected board of county commissioners met Monday Judge J. J. Mitchell president of the state tax commission, met them yesterday and gave a short talk on taxation, with which the members of the board was highly pleased His talk was advisory, making sugges- tions as to the proper course to be pur- sued in equalzing tax assessments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Revival Ends.

Huntsville, February 1-(Special )-The Methodist revival campaign ended last night in the Huntsville rink, after having The meetings have been conduced by the Rev. ]. O. Hanes, conference evangelist assisted by several of the local ministers and J. B. Wadsworth, N. M. Rowe and l. w. Woodroof. There was large num- Der of conversions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
STORM SUFFERERS
 WILL ALL RECOVER

Hanceville, February 11.-(Specal)-All the eight or nine victims of the storm that passed over this section last Friday are improving and will get well.
 It is reported that all the sufferers are now safely out of danger, including Mrs. George Stewart, the mother of the 2-uays- old babe which was killed. At first 1t was not believed possible that Mrs Stew art could survive the shock and painful injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Masons Meet.

Russellville, February 11.-(Special 1.-The Eighth Masonic district, composed of the counties of Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Culman, Lawrence, Marion, Franklin, Colbert and Lauderdale, convened here yesterday with about 100 delegates pres ent. Charles J. Walker of Hartselle, dis trict lecturer. is presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Murphree-Hutchens.

Huntsville February 11.-(Special)- Carroll G. Murphree, an employe of the Henderson National bank, and Miss Edith Hutchens, daughter of Charles E. Hut chens. were married Monday night The wedding was a quiet affair, taking place in the First Methodist parsonage and the Rev. s. E. Wasson officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Vacancy on Board.

Anniston, February 11.-(Special. )-By changing his residence from the First tc the Fourth ward, Dr. J. F. Walker has produced the first break in the council manic board of the incoming city admin istration, and made vacant seat in the city council from the First ward. Ths new board will go into office April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
StoIlenWerck Qoinu Well.

Greensboro, February 11.-(Special)- Telegrams received from the bedside of Charles Stollenwerck. cashier of the First National bank here, who was op- erated on in New Orleans yesterday, are to the effect that he stood the operation splendidly and is now doing well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
SCHOOL BOARD
 WANTS S75,OOO Call for Money to Improve
 GadSden Schools ASK FOR A G0ND ISSUE Small Negro Child Is Burned In Home In Black Creek Bottom-Father
 --s In Jail at the Time.
ASK FOR A BONO ISSUE

Gadsden February 11.-(Special. )-The city board of education which has been gathering facts and figures for some weeks to present to the council in sup port of its demand for better school fla eilities, will be prepared to go before the council on Monday night of the coming week and make good it's claims. The board will ask that the. council call an election to authorize bond issue of at least $75,00O for the purpose of constructing a new school house, repairing the High school building, and installing equipment for industrial instruction as a part of the regular curriculum.
 It will be shown that there is already lack of room for the best results and that with a revival of the Southern Steel industry it will be absolutely impossible to care for the children the coming school year. It will also be shown to the city fathers that while the city is in the midst of industrial developments it is making no provision whatever for the coming generation to be educated along lines that will enable the boys to take advan- tage of the opportunities about them without first mourning the expense of going away from home and acquiring
 
 which should be given them free in the public schools. Also that the very boys who should have this education are the ones who must either get 1t in the free schools or make the best of life without 1t, as they are unable to meet the ex- pense necessary to acquire 1t otherwise.
 There seems to be little question that the people will act favorably on the propo- sition if the council will take the neces- st fO from them.
 The Etowah County Medical society went before the county commissioners to- day with a petition for pest house and also for an appropriation for the purpose of disseminating information about con- tagious diseases and sanitation. The board has taken these matters under advise ment and may accede to the wishes of the physicians.
 A small negro child of Frank Williams, a negro who is in jail for stealing COWS, was burned to death at it's home while playing around an open gate. The incl dent was a pathetic one and the negro had the sympathy of most people in his misfortune. His home Is in the Black Creek bottoms. He knew nothing of the accident until the child was dead. A deputy sheriff went to the Zuber quar- ries yesterday and arrested Arthur Mann and brought him to this city, where he was placed in jail on a charge of assault | ing a white woman. It Is charged that | Mann went to the home of a MT. Can non Tn half-drunken condition and as- 1 saulted his wife
 At a special meeting of the city council, held last night, it was decided to extend | the limitation for the completion of the | plant of the Tri-Cities Gas company until i June of next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
MRS. LINCOLN IN SELMA
 AT OPENING OF THE WAR

was killed at Gettysburg, while Judge Randolph, who was living in Kentucky at the time joined the Union forces.