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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
GLEE CLUB GIVEN
A WARM WELCOME
MAJOR AND MRS. MCDOWELL OF
EUFAULA TENDER VISITING UNI
VERSITY BOYS A BRILLIANT
RECEPTION IN THEIR HOME.

Eufaula. December 31.-(Special.) Tho
University Glee club reached the city to-
day and was extended an ovation. The
boys were met at the depot by many of
their associates and classmates, and were
driven over the principal parts of the
city and afterwards assigned homes
among the residents. During the after
noon they were rendered an informal re-
ception from 4 until o'clock by Mayor
and Mrs. c. S. Mcdowell, where a most
royal welcome awaited them. Every
apartment of the beautifully appointed
home was ornamented with the college
remnants of crimson and white, while
potted plants, ferns and cut flowers
craced every coy corner Mrs. Mcdowell
was assisted in receiving by a number
of prominent ladies of the city and a
bevy of beautiful young women awaited
at the entrance door, presided at the
punch bowl, and served crimson and
white cream and cake carrying out the
color scheme of the university. Follow
ing their entertainment at the theatre
last night which almost filled the large
spacious building to it's capacity bril-
liant german was rendered them in which
nearly half a hundred couples partici-
pated.
The Rev Henry T. Johnson and his
family left today for Montgomery where
DIR. johnson will serve the Dexter Ave-
nue. church. A large concourse of friends
gathered at the depot to say farewell.
Dr. johnson and his family We're highly
esteemed by very wide circle of warm
friends of all denominations here. The
Rev. B. c. Glenn, the new presiding ell
der. has reached the city and Mr.. WEIGH,
who succeeds DR.. Johnson here, will ar
rive tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
New Town Established,

Athens, December Especial. "A
new town site has been surveyed and
sold in this county at Veto, in the ex-
IRENE north part of the county on the
state line. About 100 building lots
were sold at good prices. The Brown
farm there was subdivided and sold in
small FARMS nearly 1000 acres, which
belonged to James Echols of New De-
catur. Out of this farm was sold the
town lots. 1t is said that number of
homes will be built there at an early
date. The farm will be owned by
small farmers. 1t is on the river and
is fertile and will make an ideal viii
lage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Paul Thomas Dies.

Athens, December 31.-(Special) -
Paul Thomas, one of the best known
citizens of this county, died at his late
residence six miles from Athens yes
terday after a short illness He was rs
years of age and had lived here all his
life with the exception of the time
spent in the civil war. He was a man
of fine character and reared a large
family, and has a large connection.
His funeral took place today. He was
a large planter and owned a fine es-
tate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
OFFICERS Are Nominated.

Phenix City, December 31.--(Special.)
The new city council which goes Into
office tomorrow will hold a meeting
Monday night, at which time an cleo
ton will be held for marshal, police
men, clerk and treasurer. At a caucus
of the newly elected council, which
was held several days ago, the follow
ing nominations were made: For clerk
and treasurer. Tom Coulter; for mar
shall, o. Blackmon; for policeman,
Homer Jones. A street overseer will
also be elected, but so far as known
no nomination for this place has been
made. Mr.. Coulter is the present clerk
and treasurer; Mr.. Jones is the present
policeman w. Fl. Spier has been mar
shall for two years past and has made
an excellent officer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01

north Alabama outside of Birmingham.
The building is of stone and the interior
is as beautiful and elegant. The fixtures
are of solid mahogany and marble and
the floor is of mosaic tile. The vault con-
tains a Victor safe of solid manganese
steel, with 22-inch safety deposit boxes
On the second floor are elegant office
rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Jail Is Repaired,

Scottsboro, December 31.-(Special)-
The improvements on the county Jail are
nearly completed and Jailer Thomas will
move in within short time and the
prisoners will be brought up from Hunts
vile, where they have been kept since
the work began. The improvements and
additions to the county bastile are nu-
merous and many conveniences have been
added for the comfort and care of the
taller and prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.

Sheffield, December 31.-(Special.)-
Southwestern lodge, No. 161, l. o. o. F.,
has elected the following officers for the
coming year: r. B. Lemay, noble grand !;
w. E. Long, vice grand; e. G. Rhoades,
secretary; w. II. Sadler. treasurer rep
resentatives to the grand lodge at Selma,
e. G. Rhoades, A. A. Rose; alternates.
c. T. Morris, r. Y. Sibley; trustees, P. J..
Karg. George Richardson. j. NJ. Bridges.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Closed at Athens.

Athens, December S1-(Special)-
The city dispensary closed its doors
here this afternoon at o'clock to open
10 more The state having accepted
state wide prohibition, knocks this In
stitution in the head. 1t has been
source of much revenue to the town
and county and was paying the road
debt and building the city. 1t was very
popular with the people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
ADMISSION MAKES
GOOD YEAR RECORD
Large Decrease In Arrests
Under Prohibition
CAR PLANT is VERY BUSY
The Elght-Month-oId Baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar F. Cooper Is Found
Dead In Bed-Lincoin Will
=,
Have a sank.
BY HARRY w. AYERS.

Admission, December 31.-(Special. }
Judged from the viewpoint of lessen
ing crime and disorder, prohibition has
been great success in Admission as
VIII be sown by the following compar-
atlve statement of the number of ar
rests by the police in the city during
1907 and 1908.
Total number of arrests in 1907. =. 1864
retail number of arrests in 1908. 12S3
25S1
Total number of arrests for drunk
enness in 1907 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1851
Total number of arrests for drunk
enness in 1908 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 165
1886
State for past four months as COM
pared with same period in 1907;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Mobile Turns Over New Leaf.

,, Mobile, Ala, December 31.-The old year
was ushered out at midnight tonight with
the usual bedlam of noisema1ing instru-
ments. With the passing of the midnight
hour prohibition became effective not only
in this city. but throughout the state of
Alabama. In Mobile 1870 saloons have
been put out of business and it is esti-
mated that no less than 1900 people have
been thrown out of employment by the
operation of the prohibition law in Mo-
bile.
The revenue from the Mobile saloons
amounted to approximately $4,000 annual
ly which, under constitutional provision
went to the city and county public
schools Because of me loss of this reve-
nue. many of Mobiles citizens not even
remotely associated with the sale or man.
ufacture of liquor will aid in the fight
that is to be made to test the consti-
tutionality of the prohibition statute
This county has never been given the
privilege of voting on local option. but
sentiment here is Overwhelmingly against
prohibition. Some of the most prominent
lawyers of the state have been engaged
to test the constitutionalty of the pro-
hibition act
Application Is expected to be made i'm
mediately for licenses for 1909 by the local
saloon men. These will, of course be
denied and the petitioners will then seek
to mandamus the officials and compel
the issuance of the licenses by order of
the courts In this way the question will
ultimately reach the state supreme court
with as little delay as possible. What
ever the outcome, however, in the state
courts. it is safe to predict that the ques-
ton will finally reach the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Rev. Princes Funeral.

Athens, December 31.-(Special.)-
The remains of Rev. J. C, Prince. for
merly a pastor in this county, reached
Athens last night from below Bir-
mingham where he died yesterday, and
his body was taken to Salem, in the
pest part of this county where his
wife was reared, for burial. He was a
good man and left a good record.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
SCHOOL HOUSE DAMAGED.
Building Catches Fire From Burnins
Forest.

Marion, December 31.-(Special.)-
Fire at 4 o'clock this afternoon dam
aged one of the public school buildings,
causing a loss of $1,000 with insurance
of $500. A nearby woodland has been
burning all day and sparks easily set
fire to the building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Jeffries Turns Down Offer.

Melbourne. December 31.-James J. JEFF
fries has refused an offer made by John
Wren of a purse of $4,000 for fight with
Jack Johnson for the worlds heavyweight
pugiistic championship, win. lose or draw.
Wren desired the fight to take place here
on Melbourne cup day in November. In
his reply to the tender, Jeffries says he
will fight no more.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
RUNAWAY MARRIAGE.

Huntsville. December S1.-(Special. y
James A. Bailey, a well-known young
farmer of Farley. and Miss Susie Allen of
near Huntsville came to the city last
night with a party of friends and were
married by the Rev. B. G. Mitchell, pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church, u. S. A.,
at his home. The wedding was surprise
to the majority of the friends Of the
couple.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
First Official Visit.

Girard, December 31-(Special.)-
Rev. B. c. Glenn, the new presiding
elder of the Eufaula district. will make
his first visit to Phenix City and Girard
next Sunday. He will preach at Trinity
church in Phenix City Sunday morn
ing and at the Girard Methodist church
Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
NEW BANK BUILDING.
Sheffield institution Moves Into Ele-
giant New Home.

Sheffield, December 31.-(Special. 1.-The
Peoples Bank of Sheffield has just COM
peted and moved into their new building
which is the handsomest bank building in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
GADSOEN BECOMES
GREAT SHOW TOWN
Cat and the Fiddle" Draw
Overflow Crowd
PEOPLE LIKE PROHIBITION
encouraging News of Southern Steel Is
Received With Rejoicing In the
Magic Cty-shoveI Plant
Is Assured.
PEOPLE LIKE PROHIBITION
BY w. p. HoFFERBERT.

Gaosden, December 31.-(Special. THE
cat and the Fiddle" proved to be the
greatest drawing card for the local the
atre for the season thus far. Every avail
aple seat and all standing room was sold
before the curtain went up and many
We're turned away in disappointment. The
receipts were considerably over $1,000 and
the men who recently put $4,000 into the
new playhouse feel very much encour-
aged. Manager Sam Rosenbaum is prov
ing very efficient in his official capaoitv
and is himself decidedly optimistic az n
the ultimate success of the theatre en-
terprise The next play will be. 'Parsi
fall on January IS.
After one year of prohibition there are
Few OF the residents of this civ that
would go back to the open saloon. While
liquor has not by any means been elm
mated, the decrease in drunkenness and
crime has been such as to be highly graf
Tying. Whether statewide prohibition 10
constitutional or not the people of this
county Know a good thing and will stick
to the dry proposition
Inc news that the rehabilitation of tho
southern Steel is about to become an ar
conlplshed fact is cheering to the people
or this city. The future of the citv ar
least the immediate future, is so wrapped
up IN the fortunes of this enterprise that
any encouraging information in reference
thereto is direct stimulus to every line
OF activity In the city.
Ike Haas, one of the PRINCIPAL owners
OIL the Pell City shovel plant. to be re-
moved to this city. in an interview TODAY
stated that the site for the new fr- a.
try would be selected at once, and az $.
preparations begun for bringing il l. =.
without delay. building of 500 feet
moor space capacity will have to be pro
Vlded, but when this is once begun not
more than 60 days will be required N
bring the plant here and put II in opera-
ton.
A special train from Guntersville AL
bertville and Boaz, over the Nashville
Chattanooga and st. Louis. last night
brought over 100 passengers to see the
snow, The Cat and the Fiddle" The
mountain people are proving good patrons
OF the opera house, and their coming in
such numbers shows that the Sand NOM
tain folks are truly prosperous despite the
low price of cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
MORPHINE,

ind other drug habits are positively cured by
5xBITTNA. For hypodermic or internal use.
i5ampie sent to any drug habitue by Free
mail. Regular price 500 per bottle - .
belta Chemical Cos st. Louis M
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Montgomery Closes Up.


For the first time since Alabama was a
state, Alabama is without the legal sale
of whisky or intoxicants of any kind One
hundred and ten places for the sale of
beverages went out of business in Mont
gomery tonight without pomp or cere-
mony, blinds being closed and doors shut
at o'clock, as If they were to be opened
as usual on the morrow. Flemng's old
place, where since time immemorial polti-
clans have gathered; the Exchange hotel
bar and the Dove Cote of Mark Vincen-
tell, will hand out good cheer no more
with the sanction of the law. Almost al
ways have these places been known as
the rendezvous of those who like the in
spiration of their glass
The town promises to be dry 1t is I'M
derstood tonight that for month at least
everybody will try to be good Saloon
men say they will wait this long to see
what will happen. few soft drinks and
near beer will be sold, but in the main
there will be no more. The loss in reve-
nue. to the city from license will be about
$4,000, with like amount In the state.
Gov. B. B. Conner is in Mobile, sup
posedly to see if the threat not to keep
the law there is kept. He dined with the
sheriff there today, after which the sheriff
ordered that the law be strictly enforced
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
BY HERNEY w. LAIRD,

montgomery, December 31.-(Specal)-
With the passing of the old year goes the
legal sale of whisky in Alabama Few
s'opie realize how stringent the provisions
go that bring this about perusal of
ssi bill. as printed in full in The Age
israid Of Sunday last, will show that the
lines are so tight that even the most in
significant lapse Will bring an offender
under the ban of the law. Doctors can
not prescribe liquors to patients and drug
gists can only sell alcohol under the most
rigid restrictions
Montgomery, however, is taking the sit
uation philosophically. The saloon men
IN the main have sold out, and while
there is some stock still held, and some
will no doubt be sold after the law is in
erect the fact remains that the local
safes agencies are taking the law serious
~. There may be an attempt on the
morrow to defy the provisions, but there
is belief at this time that no such thing
VIII occur. 1t is thought that the action
IN the Mobile case will be awaited for
the nnal fixing. of the legal status.
Since early morning the country wagons
have been hauling the good cheer pack
ages out of the city. Prices have been
made low down so that even the poorest
can lay in store. City residents of
means are taking literally to the better
grades and a number of local cellars are
being stocked with class of goods that
Will come in handy for parties. snake
bites and the like. The officers of the law
have laid down the law to those under
them. There must be no defiance of the
statutes, say both Chief Taylor and Sher-
iff Hood. Every effort, on the other
hand, is to be made to prevent any in
fractions. not only of the general act but
the early closing statute as we'll
1t Is estimated that while there will be
many thrown out of work, the bank de-
posits will not be reduced more than $780,
900 year as a result of the removal of
the saloons. The loss to all hands in
taxes will be the serious thing, and
the sertnuous methods to recoup are al
ready making howl from the hefty tax
payer, who must dig down and get the
wherewithal to meet the deficiency. Street
tax, new levy, is expected to bring in
$4,000 of the $4,000 that will be lost in
the city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-31
OIney.

Q M Randall went to Battle Creek
Monday to work in the Advance Thresh-
ing Machine factory-Mrs G M Ran
dali was in Owosso Monday-Mrs
Mary Olney went to Ashley Monday to
visit her daughter, Mrs George Hoard
Miss Hattie Holden of Flint. spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs William Holden--Mr and Mrs
Clyde Bell Of Alberta, Mr. and Mrs Cliff
ton Bell of North Dakota, and Charles
Bell of Cleveland, Ohio, are spending
the holidays with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs Van Bell Mr. and Mrs G P STRAIT
ton, MIR and Mrs NJ A Maynard and
daughter, of Elsie, spent Sunday at G
A Maynard's--Rev Deardrof of Breth-
rem, will commence revival meetings at
the Olney church Jan. 1st.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-31
Burton.

Miss Inez Cramer spent the first of
the week with her sister, Mrs E G
Snyder of South Ovid-Mr and Mrs
w E Maloney and Marjorie Roosa of
Owosso, spent Saturday with relatives
in this place-Mesdames P II Wilkin
and r B Bromley entertained, Monday,
Mrs o Fredwell of Pontiac, and the
Misses Edna and Myrtle Kincaid of
Corunna-Mrs Josephine Gibson is
spending the week in Detroit, with her
daughter, Mrs Lena Gibson-Mr and
Mrs G s Rogers of Grand Rapids, are
spending the week at G c Rogers
-Messrs s Bailey, d Green and VIM
Giles dined with Mr. and Mrs G E Burr
Christmas-Mra and Mrs Fred Scott
of Orion, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs
Otto Cook Mr. Scott and Mrs Cook
are brother and sister-Rev f w
Stephenson is attending a family re-
union at the home of his parents, Rev
and Mrs G W Stephenson of Saginaw
uhio WCCh 4hl anu NILS IA -
and children were the guests of Mrs
Eugenia Snyder of South Ovid, Tues
day-Mr and Mrs James Purves are
entertaining Miss Minnie Darling OF
Lansing, and Mr. and Mrs r Warren
and daughter, Mildred, of Owosso, this
week.-Mrs. Eugenia Snyder of South
Ovid, spent Sunday with her sister and
husband, Mr. and Mrs u q Stiff-Mrs
May Ockerman was the guest of her
son, Mr. and Mrs Cass Ockerman of
Owosso, last week.-Mrs. Edmund
Lusk of Owosso, spent Tuesday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Humphrey
Scott-Rev F w Stephenson spent
Friday of last week with Mr. and Mrs
George Snyder of near Ovid.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-31
U. s. Civil Service Examination.

A competitive examination under
the rules of the U. 8. Civil Service
Commission, for the position of fireman
laborer in the Custodian Service at
Owosso, will be held on January 90,
1910, commencing at o'clock a. m.
Applications for this examination
must be made on the prescribed form,
which, with necessary instructions,
may be obtained from the Commits.
sion's local representative, Mr.. Hugh
M. Miller, secretary, Board of examin-
ers, at the Owosso post Office, or from
the undersigned.
Applications will net be accepted
unless received by the undersigned be-
fore 4:30 o'clock p. M, on January 81,
1910. All persons wishing to take this
examination should secure blanks and
fill them out at once in order to allow
time for any necessary corrections.
PETER NEWTON,
Secretary Civil Service B oard.
18th Floor Federal Bldg, Chicago Ill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-31
Byron.

Rev and Mrs S Graves invited all the
people in Byron over seventy years old
to dinner Christmas day-Mrs II E
Cole, while on the way to the par
sonage, Saturday, was run into and
knocked down by some careless driver
with horse and cutter; she was quite
badly bruised, but after being assisted
to a standing position was finally able
to continue on her way and attend the
dinner-Mrs William Lawrence and
two children Of Durand, Mr. and Mrs
John Tyler, of Oak Grove, and Mr. and
Mrs c E WEIGH were guests of Mr. and
Mrs John Shouts Sunday-Mr Frank
Barton was in Detroit during the rush
assisting in the post oflice-Mr A NJ
Chapel and family spent Christmas
with Mrs Chapels parents near Flint
Allen Hathaway attended his store dur
ing his absence.-Mrs Glen Foster has
returned from Colorado-John Sea-
man, who is home from Illinois to
spend the holidays, went to Owosso
Thursday and while there was relieved
of his pocket book containing about sixty
dollars-Mrs B s Fosket is at A G
Miller's this week assisting in the care
of little granddaughter, who was left
at that home as a Christmas present
Mrs s Fisher is in Detroit to spend
the holidays with her daughters
r NJ Savers and wife are in Ohio with
friends-Mr s Romig is visiting
friends in Indiana Mrs Anna and
Emma Joslin of Ypsilanti. are visiting
friends here-Miss Ruth Smith of
Ypsilanti, is home for the holidays
Mr. and Mrs A A Jenne ate Christmas
dinner with Mr. and Mrs John Graham
Mr. and Mrs G E Welch of Corunna,
and Mr. o Wrigglesworth of Howell,
spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs B S
Fosket-Mr and Mrs John Fosters
little girl, three years old, died Tues.
day, of Inflammation of the bowels.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-31
Chaplin

= Mr. and Mrs Fred Marriott of Owosso o,
have moved into Anson Carols house
Mrs Walter Cowdry aud Grandma
Peters are both IN an Ann Arbor hospi-
tai recovering from operations perform.
ed recently-Born. 10 Mr. and Mrs
John Waters, three pound son, Dec.
4-Mrand Mrs Ira Loynes and Mrs
G G Loynes left Wednesday for an ex
tended visit with relatives in Ohio
The Christmas exercises at the M E
church were attended by large crowd
THE Misses Bina Blakley and Clara
Smith were in Owosso Thursday
Jerome Eckman is visiting his brother
at Dollar Bay who is very ill-Mrs
Joe May and children of Owosso are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
French-About twenty-five relatives
and friends of Mr. and Mrs Fred Mole
met at their home Dec. Goth, to cele.
brate their fourth wedding anniversary.
A number of presents were presented
them, and very pleasant time enjoyed
by all.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-31
An Efficient and Popular Officer.

Rudolph Colby, for thirteen years
past county treasurer or deputy, will
retire from Office at the close of bust
ness today. January 1st. 1895, Mr..
Colby entered the Office as treasurer,
serving four years to the entire salts
faction of the people of the county.
During the succeeding six years he
served as deputy under R. F. Kay and
A. Fl. Northway, and beginning with
1907 has filled the position under Treas
urer G. w. Shipman. During all these
years Mr.. Colby has given the most
painstaking attention to his duties and
we have never heard even the slightest
criticism on any of his official acts.
Personally always friendly aud agree
able, he has been uniformly courteous
and obliging to everyone having busi-
ness with the Office and he will retire
with the best wishes of all citizens.
He has no particular plans for the fu-
ture except to look after his property
interests in the county and in the west.
1t may be set down as fact, however,
that Mr.. Colby will not be content to
pass his days in idleness. Sidney Ship.
man, son of Treasurer Shipman, will
succeed him as deputy treasurer.