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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

the taliest man-an' it looked to us as high as a flag pole.
 Tt saw us about the same time we saw it, but it wasn't scared bit. It just seemed kind O surprised an curious. It kept on walkin' toward us, slow an sol emn as a Scotch Sunday, until it got nearly over us. Then it stopped, stretched out it's long neck an looked at us, first with one eye an then the other like an old hen inspectin worm Jim's legs had already give out from under him an he was down on his knees jabberin' some thing about If I should die before l wake, while I hadn't been able to get out of the squat I was in when he first holered. Our guns was in the tent an they wasn't loaded, an we was too dog gone scared to use 'em, anyhow.
 Pretty soon that bird give a squawk that was someth1n' awful Somehow or mother 1t scared us back to life, an we jumped to our feet an run. But, shucks, We didn't have any show with that beast. 1t strolled along after us, takin in about 20 feet at a step an screechin' like a steam engine when there's a COW on the track We hadn't gone 40 yards when it stretched out it's neck like a telegraph pole sayin' good mornin', grabbed Jim by the slack of his pants lifted him up as easy as if he'd been a butterfly an pad dled away with him in the opposite direc- ton. It didn't seem to have any wings, but Lord-ee' the way it did get over the groundl An poor ole Jim was wavin' his arms an kickin' his legs an yellin' like a house aire.
 Soon as it got out of sight my cour-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Empire Offices $12.50 up. JEMISON R. E. & INS. co.
OFFICE OF CITY TAX COL
 HECTOR

OCCOUer ISC, IJUS.
 The books are now open for the collection of 1909 Real and Personal Taxes. Said Taxes will become deliquent after December 31st of this year and subject to interest, fees and penalties from said date.
 GEO. EUSTIS. Tax Collector. Ara- Herald Oct. 6. 8 and 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
English Women in Ambulance Corps.

English Women in Ambulance Corps. From the Gentlewoman
 The Ladies' Mounted Ambulance Corps, that has among it's members only wo- men of birth and education, is going strong, but recruits are still wanted for it. In time of war at home Aor abroad the corps would be ready to offer it's services for the good of the country, and meanwhile the ladies who have joined it are perfecting themselves in first aid, rid ing, shooting, signaling and stretcher drill.
 During the first six months after en- listment the corps devotes itself entirely to first aid and nursing subjects, and the attendance at lectures and classes is com pulsory. Later shooting and riding are undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

moas, but they'd been extinct for A hum dred years or more An that's why Pm bettin' on the auks Me and Jim Parlxins knows that the moas ain't all gone vet Maybe we'll run across some auks. too some day. But l aint lookin for anY.o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
WIDOWED MOTHERS FUND
 ESTABLISHED IN NEW YORK
BY BELLE LlNDNER IsRAELs.

anybody to help you with the work ex- cept Nellie, when she can be persuaded to do so without continuous quarreling with the others. Nellie is not as tractable as she used to be when you were work ing at home and knew just where sine was and with whom she played. She runs about the streets all day now and it wor- ries you to think of what may become of her, not only because of accidents, but because, too, of the stories one reads of the things that happen to some little girls. But you must work.
 Rent must be paid and the Charities has no money to help you; there are so many other poor people. Willie has a running nose and they tell you at the day nursery that if it is not better today you will have to keep him home until he is we'll That moons that Nellie will have to stay away from school and take care of him. You are only thirty-six years old, but you look forty-nine, and you feel so tired and your arm hurts so where the dispensary doctor said it was rheuma- tism and you are never without that dull ache in your head. Working all day at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

right-1S feet high-three times as tall as the taliest man-an' it looked to us as high as a flag pole.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
r0NGREGATl0NAL CHrRCH
 NOTES.

One year ago. on March l5, Rev George H. Johnson began Nls minis try over this church. IF this brief time 4l persons nave been admitted to church membeI shlp and todNy the church numbers 3G3, tLe second largest membership in It's history. It is confidently eYpoc'ed thai on the coming communion inMay theacces- sions will bring the membership to q still higher pOin, and that at no distant day the nnmbC" will pe the largest in the church hiHto"yof near Iy 200 years Gratifying growth in all departments Of the church life has taken place this rast year
 The C. F. society and the Ymng I.alies' class have recently installed TOO new hymn books :or the social meetings. Any one wishing to pros cure q copy may (O go by leaving 'hrir came and 2Ic wifh Dea Green or the pastor.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
WORTHWHILE.

August Carlson, wEo has resided here for two years, has disposed of his farm to John Chase of Kent. MT Carlson expects to return to Wash ingtOn, his former residence.
 Miss Grace fiendrix is reported as doing nicely at the Danbury hospi- tai, where she underwent an orc'- ation.
 Last week a telephone was in- stalled for Harry Buckingham in his home. Call 145-6.
 Charles Robertson went to the Soldiers home in Noroton last Mon day. He was accompanied by Repre- sentative W. H. Dougal.
 Guests both now and recently in our midst are Miss Bessie Dean of Canaan at w. S. Crossmans, Mrs Joseph Whittlesey at V. B. Hctch's and MT and Mrs Carpenter and chil- dren at s. B. Birch's.
 Rev s. D. Woods had a 75 per cent hatch, last week, from his new in cubator, named "Old Trusty."
 Stephen Warehouse is again ut Cuba with the battleship New Hampshire"
 Mrs w. c. Hine and Miss Alicia Payne have been on the sick list for few days.
 Mrs A. c. Bowers spent Sunday in Southport.
 A big auction awaits us Wednes- day, March 31, at V. B. Hatch s.
 Sheriff Frank Turkington of Litchfield has been in town, this week, in attendance on the Court of Common Pleas.
 Ray Leach passed Tuesday and " ednesuay in New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
HOW LONG HAVE
 YOU HAD YOUR
 RHEUMATISM ?
Perhaps You Are Doctorins Symptoms, Not the Disease. How a Connecticut Off.
 Cial Cured Himself.

There are almost as many ways of treatingrheumatism asthtre are doctors,
 Most of these treatments are directed at the symptoms and are considered sue, . oessful if they relieve the pain and stiff. ness. But the blnod has not been puri, fled and the rheumatism assure to return, especially ;itcra season of exposure to cold and dampncsS,
 MT. Charles E. Montgomery, Justice of the Peace, of Packcrvillc, Conn.,, was afflicted with muscular rheumatism aS d result of exposure while a member of Co. c, First Rhodo Island Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-Amcrican war. His cure by Dr. Williams Pink Pills is better proof than any medical argument why every sufferer with rheumatism should give this blood. building medicine d trial. He says:
 "After my discharge from the army in 1898 l suffered terribly with rheuma. tism. The pains were in the joints of my left arm andlcg andalways followed q spell of numbncSs. My left foot would swell and be very sore and painful, so much so that l could not lace my shoe. During the early part of my sickness was practically helpless and confined to the bed for two and three weeks at 8 time.
 q was treated by five doctors but to no advantage and l also tried the many remedies which were recommended to me without benefit I had been sick about eight years before I used Dr. Williams Pink Pills but l saw great benefit after taking only few boxes. I took the pills until l was entirely cured. ]"
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills are invalu- able in diseases Of the blood and nerves. They have cured anemia, after -effects of the grip and levers, general debility and sick headaches, dizziness, nervous prostration and have accomplished won. dsrful results even in chronic cases
 A valuable booklet, Diseases of the Blood," containing fuller information about rheumatism and other diseases of the blood will be sent free upon request.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all druggists, or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box; six boxes for S2.5O, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
BUSY AT THE NICHOLS UNDER.
 WEAR FACTOPY.

Notwithstanding the general de- pressior throughout the country the Nichols Underwear Corporation are running their factory tc ts full ca pacity and have a good quantity of orders on hand. It is pleasure to look through the light. clean and airy factory. The operating room on the upper floor with it's bA5j, click. ing machines is an interesting sight. Chester Nichols, the general mana, ger of the corporation, and J. H.. Hungerford, the superintendent of the factory, have made a very favor able impression on all who have net them.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
NEAR DEATH IN BIG POND,

It was q thrilling experience to Mrs Ida Soper to face death. For years a severe lung trouble gave me intense suffering" she writes, "and several times nearly caused my death. All remedies failed and doc tors said I was incurable. Then Dr Kings New Discovey brought quick relief and a cure so permanent that have not been troubled in 12 years" Mrs Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa. It works wonders in coughs
 and colds, sore lungs, hemorrhages, LaGrippe, asthma, croup, whooping cough and all bronchial affections. soc and $1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, San dy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; L.. Goulett, Stevenson; H. w. Osborne, Easton; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Bros., Cornwall Bridge; Con- nery Bros, Georgetown R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; s. J. Blackman, Hawleyville; G. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, RoAbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Sta tion; G. w. Hatch, Bridgewater; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beard- sley, New Preston; n;;Wetterau & Will Hams, Washington Depot; Harry Brown, South bury; c. P. Williams
 South Britain; Perkins Bros, War. ren; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Pen
 field & Craig. Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19

Smith, Mrs Lizzie M. Gaffney of Romford to William P. Cable of New Preston. A few friends gathered at the home of Mir and Mrs Harper D. Adams of Second Hill and received the bride and groom and extended their best wishes andcons atuIaticns for their future happiness.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
CHARLOTTESVILLE.

ciai in the chtrch Dallors 0a F:'ife. evening of last week. The program was furnished by the gentlemen after which supper was served.
 William Roberts has moved iatC his new house, whi h has heer cor.- pleted for some time.
 About 50 people from this place attended the Sherman social held at w. B. Hungerford's on Wednesday evening of last eek.
 Miss Mary Newton gave a party to her friends on Saturday after ncOu last.
 A. Hyde has taken position at the power house.
 The families os Paine & T1ndcrhill attended the funeral of Mrs Ell Clark, in New Milford, Saturday, March 6.
 Messrs Harvey and Noble Thomas of Roxbury were visitors in town, Monday.
 Electric lights have been installed along the platform of the railroad station. 1 Charles Parker has returned after visit at Providence, R. I.
 MT and Mrs Lyman Winkle of Winsted were guests, last week, of Mrs Perry Mallett of Wellsville ave- nue.
 Mir and Mrs Robert Dunlap and Miss Lillian Monroe, returned, Mon day, after a weeks sojourn in Water- bury.
 Miss Charlotte Clark of Cornwall has been the guest of Mrs George Wright.
 Mrs Stephen Morehouse of Wash ington was visitor in town, Mon- day.
 MT and Mrs Walter Campbell and child of Bridgeport were guests over Sunday of Ms Laura Campbell of Still River.
 Philo Northrop, who has been ill since December, paid his first visit to New Milford, Friday.
 MT and Mrs R. P. Dewey, of Great Burlington, Mass, were guests, last week Wednesday, of MT and Mrs F. J. Hatch. Miss Bessie Donnelly is in New York studying the millinery styles. M. W. McOmber, local manager of the s. N. E. T. Co.,, was in New Haven on Thursday.
 Editor A. P. Smith of The Bee was the guest at dinner, Monday, of A. E. Knowles at the Lincoln House.
 Frank Evitts has a great stock of double farm harnesses. that the farmers will soon be calling after. His harness man has also made to order six or seven fine single har- nesses.
 Golden Brothers have bought out a stock of household goods, glass; ware, etc., at Great Harrington, Mass. and will sell it out in that town.
 Mrs Joseph Golden is visiting her parents at Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 Vincent Sterling was confined to his residence on Grove street, several days, last week, with an attack of the grip.
 Married, March 13, at the Metho- dist parsonage, by the Rev H. K.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
SSSSSsS SSSSSSSSSS
 New Milford.
 TOWN AND VILLAGE COMMENT. OSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSS
CASE IN THE COMMON PLEAS
 COURT.

The ease Of the First National
 Bank of Iowa City vs Henry D. lline came up for trial, Tuesday, In the Court of Common Pleas, before Judge Gideon II. MClch of burlington and q jury. lt appears the Ly0n-Tayl0r Co. Of Iowa City sold Mr lIlne cer- tain ieweIry marked i-carpt, which inc aitcrward shipped back as he be- Iieyed ll was not as represented, The Flrst National Bank of Iowa City claimed to have received bills of cX- change m the regular transaction of banking business. Judge Weich sus- talned the objections 10 the de- positions and ruled them out. Hon l.. j. Nicholson of West Cornwall and Judge Addis appeared for Mr Hine and nenry S. Sanford for the First National Bank. Judge Welch continued the case indefinitely. The following is a list of the jurors sum moned: Cornwall, Lewis H. Pond, John P. Winchell; Harwinton, C. s. Dirge, William E. Bradley; Warren, Arden s. Tanner, Max Schnell; Beth lehem, A. T. Minor, Charles Hurl- ourt; Norfolk, Arthur o. Smith, Horace A. Starnard; Salisbury, w. H. Proper, Charles Vosburg; North Canaan, Michael Keane, A!merin Gellette; Washington, +. (. Logan, Howard Cogswell; New Hartford, George Wilcox, John Keeley, ST.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
SECRET SOCIETY NOTES.

Good Shepherd lodge, No. 65, l. o. 0. F., confers the initiatory degree this Thursday night, on two candi- dates, and next week Thursday night, the 18th, the second degree will be conferred on seven randi- dates.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS

GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS
 The grand lodge of the Odd Eel lows of the state will be held in Hartford, May Is and 19, the busi- ness sessions being in Unity hall. In preparation for the grand lodge a degree team of 150 members from the several lodges of Hartford is be- ing formed to work the first degree at a meeting on the evening of the first day, probably at the Hartford theater. The work will be by the new ritual, which calls for elaborate details in the exemplification of the degree.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19

Generally debilitated for years. sick headaches. lacked ambition, was worn-out and all rundown. Burdock Blood Bitters made me a we'll wo- man."-[Mrs Charles Freitoy, Moos- up, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19

Don't think that piles can't be cured. Thousands of obtinate cases have been cured by Doan Ointment. soc at any drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
Marketable.
AT ST ANDREWS.

Rev Charles T. Hall of Everett, Mass, is expected to officiate at St Andrews, next Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
THE KELLOGG-PARTRlDGE
 WEDDING.

Charles 4. Kellogg, a wei Known farmer and gentleman highly esteemed, and Miss Ruth Partria .se were married Tuesday at the Metho- dist parsonage on Elm Street, Rev H. K. Smith officiating. They left or the 3.39 train for trip to New York On their return ther will be- gin housekeeping in River district. c. E. Riddiford is showing a new line of sofa pillow tops, doileys and center pieces, ties fer embroidery. The remnants of Val edgings and insertions he is closing out at cost.
 Dr R. s. Todd was in West Corn wall, Tuesday.
 MT and Mrs w. F. F.Kinneyreturned from Florida, Thursday. Mrs Van Ness of Merlden has been visiting her sister, Mrs H. Stuart.
 James 5. Capron of Bridgeport was an over Sunday guest of friends in town.
 George s. Dean and 4aiss Bertha E. Peck were Sunday guests of friends in W est Cornwall.
 M. F. White, the genial rep: e- sentative of Weed & Co. of New Haven, was in town, Monday. call ing on Frank Evitts, the well known harness dealer.
 C. s. Trowbridge of South Nor walk, at the mead of the C. 5. Trow- bridge box shop in that rowr, was in town, Monday, calling on C. E. Nichols and others.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
Sherman.

Frank Hungerford and Town Clerk E. P. Briggs are in Washing ton, D e.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

IDsIay P . eo.,sos,...
Beautiful xesther and jolly
school children are making our
little town more entergetio.
Mr.. Clarence EskFiige has his
new stock OF goods in.
Mr.. J. T. Lynch and wife visit
ed their daughter. Mrs II. IL.
Harris at Paris last week.
Miss Zelma Shippey, from near
Paris. Is attending school at De-
lay this session.
Mr. Clarence EskridSe u pre-
pairing to buili 4 nice home in
Delay.
Hiss Blanche Hodge has been
sick and Mss Ze,na Shippey has
taken her place in the school
room.
Miss Mary Belle Lancaster
visited her SISTER, Mrs. Powell, Of
lula last week.
Inc farmers are rapidly getting
through and making preparations
for cold weather.
Bro. Wood, OF Paris, was n
visitor here Fridsy.
Mr.. !. T. Lynch has been our
merchant for several weeks. We
are glad to see his smiling face
behind the counter.
Bee, wishes for the dear old
EAGLE and its readers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
GOOD ROADS.

The past fall has been an ex-
ceptiOnal one. The oldest in
aaoiIant can scarcely remember
4 more propiti0us season for the
harvesting OF crops. Later on,
the winter rains vii! set in. and
Unless in proper condition. the
highways are IN fair way of
becoming a menace TO man. beast
and vehicle, Or impossible The
tine spent in getting roads in
condition for winter hauling.
would be doubly paid fer By the
saving % teams and vehicles.
The contractors should attend to
this matter now. Good roads are
n indispensable factor To pros
perity and their making should
e ! matter Of vital Importance
70 both town and county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
Phiateiphia News.

The cool days was enjoyed very
much last week and some IF cur
neigtbors killed hogs.
Mrs. n. c. Wait and little
daughter. Lois. and Frank visit
ed Mr.. VI. y. Wait and family
SATURDAY. and Sunday.
Mr. Ernest Hale and wife we're
the guests Of Mr.. II. {. Baker
and family Sunday.
Mr.. J. W. Adams and family
have moved on Wooison's Ridge
We wish them much success in
their new home.
Our teacher. Mr.. Wilson. spen
saturday and Sunday with home
folks in TOccopola.
Mrs. Monte Brown and little
grand-daughter spent a few days
iast week with Mrs.. Mona Wind
ham.
Me. Onto Foshee spent Satur-
lay and Sunday in Ellis;own.
The young people enjoyed a
musical entertainment at the
home It Mr.. II. e. Tyer SATURDAY
night. \ SCBsCsIBER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
Home Oxufng Contest Is started In
the News Sciriitsr

4 5000 hoas- and lot i offered BY
ms Memphis News Scisnitar a. the
biz prize IN hons owning contest
lusi starting. Other prizes are 81 $50
IN gold. four ~ ,r0l auson obiles. 81
siOO diamond rtnss aud s5cG worth Of
household ia -rt.ur-
The coat-st - for new subscribers.
An s1tOuo5il= vii be given the sue
ceszfui CONTESTANTS each IN Nissiszip-
"a and Arkansas, a. vel a. IN ren
lessee ontssds OF Memphis itself.
1hi- i the largest circulafiOa con-
;e-t e-sr hela By \ >oathern paper.
All the prizes doubtless vii b. con-
tested for. The hoos. ~hirh l. on-r-
sd will be the prOp~r.y u the winner.
IRON whatever district be comes. 9TH
~ To i've m, sell Or rezt- itmixhs DC
expected 10 bring II from si0 10 $50 a
nOa.a Il E-nied-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
B,uff Springs Happenings

The health of this community
is very good al present.
Mr w. L. Brown and wife visit
ed Mr.. vinson Monday.
Mrs. Vinson has been seriously
sick, but is better now.
MessIs. Buster Littlejohu and
Ellis Vaughn were in cur midst
Sunday.
Everyone highly enjoyed the
singing at the home of Mr.. But
Ter Sunday afternoon.
Miss Lounis Brown visited Miss
Matte Vinson last week.
Mr.. Ellis Gamble, Of Gomez,
spent Sunday here with friends.
Miss Lethia Woods visited Mr..
Wilson'S family Saturday and
sunday.
Misses Matte and Lena Yinson
were in Oxford shopping Friday
Misses Fannie Heard and Cora
BFummett were visitors az Bluff
Springs Sunday.
Miss Fannie Heard is attending
school at Lafayette Springs thi.
year. A FUNNY Boy.
The Oh. old story, told tiasss with
out number and repeated over an
over again to. the last IS years, bat i
i- always a welcome story to those II
hsaltb-There Is nor5inc in the WORT
th-t cures coughs and colds as QUICK
IL CazubsriaIa's Co1gh Rene5y
sold By al dealers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
Altus News.

There was a large crowd at Mid
way Sunday and listened TO a
good sermon preached by the
pastor. Rev. James Nelson
Mrs. Goolsby is very sick and
ali hope she will soon be well
Mr.. joan Crouch, of Woodson,s
Ridge, was among friends here
Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Pope. OF uear
Toccopo!a, visited Miss Willie K
Beard last week.
Mr.. Emmett Harris and family
visited relatives near Tocconals
Friday and Saturday.
Mss Lula Gardner, who has
been sick with rheumatism f,-
several months Is no better N.v
20. blessings rest UPON her
The Aitus school i p-o.r~ass
ing nicely with % scholars oc
roll ana more yet 70 start
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
HYMN

Trou, who lowest little children.
Mno didst call chilli 10 Thee,
n no clcst bless tue Jewish inf4ats
a. they chung aOoat Thy kusei
HeaE Thy ehil ;ren sing Fay prai- -
Hear o a this, their f->tsi dsyi
tsrsni these little ones thy bl-s-iItg
t.uide ana keep them on iife's va.
Thou, vino through Thy stainless.
oOyhood
t'w=il'st upon this earth of ours.
May our boys b. pure and truthful.
Fair ''yoarS plants" with gracious
hOwers.
May they follow IN Thy footsteps,
- y they love to learn Inv truth.
Nav they, loyal and o5edi-nt,
Serve Thee via the stEeagth Of
youth,
o Thou Son % maiden mother,
Keep them gentle .sxs-t aud Young.
II Up and bliss our aii-us loving.
Pure Ia heart an1 pGr- IL toagus,
Mike them helpful kidd 4 N dest
True, oo-di-ut. gay aad brIgnt.
Hay tney seek lace in tasir chill
hood.
Follow. aye Inv guiding light.
Bless Toy little ones. q savior,
Teach ta~ir hearts Thy praises To
sing.
Let tnem ever vs sad serve Thse.
a@-, tnei- >syioar ana their King
hiory ~ - Thee. Lord Issus.
Nay they when this lIfs ( Ger,
i.e @ita fa-e ia biIs- for -r.r.
love aud praise F1se evSrmo-s,
Church Family Newspaper.