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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-19
Galahad Club.

Through the courtesy of Mrs. A. NC
intosh the Galahad club met att their
home Wednesday, Nov. 10th. They all
had nice time and were treated to re-
freshmentS.
Resolutions were adopted that, if
carried out, will make this club the
leading club of Edgerton and its club
room the brightest spot in town. Club
room in basement of Congregational
church.
Each member pledged himself to do
his utmost to bring his club to the very
highest standard. The original purpose
of the club was '"The moral uplift of
the boy." This included debates and
literary work. To this has been added
gymnastics to make it interesting for
the boys.
One night month to be spent on de-
batting. on current events and literary
work. One night a month to be occu-
pied by various speakers and lecturers.
Two nights month the club will be in
the high school gymnasium.
The club has many magazines every
month for boys that are very interest
ing. With these and the games of
chess and checkers, the evening is ex-
pected to pass pleasantly.
The object of the club is not to take
the boys away from home, but to keep
them off the streets, out of the saloons
and other undesirable places where they
ought not to be. The boys want to
'Eget together" once in awhile, and 1T
might just as well be in good place,
with good surroundings and influence,
as in the saloon, on the street corner or
other places.
The membership limit will be increas-
ed and more members admitted. Re-
uuirement need only be that boy is
affiliated in some way with the church
and that he is willing to ''try to be a
gentleman. The dues are very low as
there is no club room rent, the Congre-
gational church being the donator.
Lectures that are of benefit, good in
fiuence, good surroundings, lack of pro-
family, good reading, good and inter-
esting games, gymnastics and music
will help us try to keep the boys inter-
ested and make young men of the ma
terial in the club.
That's why every parent and every
business man ought to encourage and
indorse the advances of the Galahad
club. Watch US.
Rev. Roberts, Mr.. D. |. Wilson and
DIR. F. C. Meyers, the president, have
pledged themselves to do all in their
power to make the club credit to Ed
gerLon.
Mr.. A. Mcintosh has volunteered any
assistance the club may need, finan-
cially or otherwise The clubs treas
ury is we'll filled, but suggestions from
parents and business men are desired;
complaints also regarding any member.
Club meets every Wednesday night.
On literary nights and for lectures
friends will be invited
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-19
Persian Cities.

Teheran. f'ersia's capital, is one Of
the least interesting cities of that an.
Gent land. The houses are mean, the
streets narrow and dirty. and even the
palace of the shah is far from being
a thing of beauty. 1t has no history
worth mentioning and is only redeem
ed by the birth of Haroun-al-R
in neighboring village. Its impor-
lance comes from the presence of the
court but it undergoes sad decadence
in summer. when the unhealthful cli-
mate drives the greater part of the
population to more sanitary places.
Ispahan, the former capital Of Per-
STA. is far different That city was
once girdled by wall of twenty-four
miles. and Shah Absas in the sixteenth
century loaded it with magnificence.
1t contains splendid mosques and an
cient palaces which appeal to the i'm.
agination. But Ispahan, too, has fallen
upon evil days.
Houses baZaars, mosques, palaces.
whole Streets" writes a traveller Of a
few years ago. "are to be seen in to-
tai abandonment. and one may ride for
miles without meeting with single
living creature except perhaps soli-
tary jacka looking over mall or a
fox running to his hole"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-19
CORRESPONDENCE
Albion Academy

The winter term opens Dec 9Th.
Lucille Larson, '09, visited classes
here Friday.
Alma Olson, 'O9, is teaching school in
North. Dakota.
Grace johnson has gone to her home
in Chicago for weeks visit.
The class in End year German are at
present reading Storms lmmensee.
The class in English literature have
Just completed the study of Beowulf.
Next Tuesday our basket ball team
goes to Milton to play the high school.
Mary Ovestrud of Orfordville has dis
continued her studies on account OF
poor health.
Oscar Nelson and Obed Larson were
Madison and Mcfarland visitors Satur-
day and Sunday.
Tuesday evening the seasons first
basket ball game was played here with
Milton high school. 1t was Clearly
contested game resulting IN score OF
40 to 81 in favor of Albion.
The following are receiving instruc-
ton in violin playing from Prof Rim.
goen: Miss Ethel Strauss and Mr. Olaf
Olson from near Albion and JOS Larson.
Messrs C M Dixon and 0 Holum
spent Saturday and Sunday in Madison
and Mcfarland as guests OF HJalmer
Edwards. Mr. Holum also made brief
visit to his home in DeForest.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-19
Eurlpides, Reioinder.

Old rejoinders are sometimes the
best For example, Euripides once re-
marked that three of his verses had
cost him the labor of three days.
THAT is nothing" another poet OBJ
served. II could have written hum
dred in that time" "Of course you
could" Euripides rejoinded, but they
would have lived only three days. 1t
took Goldsmith seven years to beat
out the pure gold of his Deserted Viii
lage." He considered four lines day
good work.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-19
Examples of Wit.

AT banquet of French medical
men, after toasts were given to the
health of every famous person VINO
could be thought of, Alphonse Karr
was asked by the chairman to offer a
special toast The poet rose and said:
Il propose the health of all those who
are sick AS apt was Garricks reply
to a lady who deplored that he was no
talker. MY dear madam" so ran his
response, Il also should be happy if
/ stood higher in your estimation"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-19
Kept Burial Clothes at Hand.

In the clothes which she had made
35 years ago for the purpose, Mrs.
John Holstein of Addington, Pa. was
buried as she has wished The aged
woman had each year during her life
washed these clothes and then placed
them carefully in a box Shortly be-
fore she died she called to one of her
daughters and told her where to find
the burial clothes, with instructions to
see they were placed on her body.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-19
Still in Doubt.

Rebecca-Who was de bes' man at
de wedd'n, Jonsin'. Jonsing--Dat's a
point what amt settled yet, Rebecca.
-Judg0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
INrroRrANr NorICE,

What you are looking for--an open- ing for safe, profitable investment--at homes The United Selling Company, Of Montgomery, incorporated under the laws of Alabama In 1908 (began bus- fness as partnership in 1eOS) has de- certain specific tried and proven plans, with view to enlarging the scope of Its present we'll established business and adding new features, that It's experience in the past has shown would be most profitable, to increase It's capital stock to &50,0Oo.o0; hence we offer S20,OOO.Oe of this stock nt par (s100.00) per share to the Investing public, who are invit- ed to visit and investigate, or if you prefer, one of our officers will he glad to cafi on yon. The investment is sound, the profits large. We frankly say to you that were 1t not for the fact that the present interest In control are loaded up with as much of this fnvest- ment as they can carry, and the fur- ther fact, that their friends have like wise reached their limit, that not one share Of fhis stock would be offered: hence this is your opportunity. The company Is a home affair, managed by home people, an important item Tn Montgomery's upbuiiding and growth, and as such, as we'll as from your per sonaI investment standpoint, demands your attention. You are invited to join us.
 UNITED SELLING COMPANY, General Brokers Warehousemen-
 Distributors.
 W. A. Davis, Presdt. Omce,
 70 i-2 Commerce Street,
 Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13

ing at A. J.. Austin. who resides on the mountain south of the Tennessee river. was captured in Calhoun County last week and Sheriff Staples went af- ter him and brought him here where he is in jail awaiting a preliminary trial.
 The salary of the Stevenson post master has been raised from sl,1o0 to $1.200. This indicates prosperity Tor Stevenson during the past year as only increased volume of business induces the department to raise salaries.
 Captain F. J. Graham died near stevenson Wednesday. He had been confined to his bed for several years and was blind four years before he died. Captain Graham was a gallant Confederate soldier and had many rela- tives and friends in different parts of the County. He bore his long illness with resignation and Christian forti- tude.
 Captain Graham was prominent Ma son and was buried yesterday with the honors of that order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
THE STORY OF TITUS
County sla Who Escaped Went the
 Lived seminOIes

through the night the Indian to whom
 he was fastened would arouse. and pull
 the rope to assure himself that his man was safe. Titus worked quietly under his blanket until he succeeded in untying the rope from ms ankle, he then fastened 1t to a projecting root, so that when the Indian pulled the rope
 he would think Titus was still there.
 Crawling out of his blanket with the
 utmost caution, he worked his way on
 hands and knees until he was far out from camp. a
 The night was cloudy and dark, ana unfortunately for Titus, in making detour of the camp to reach the ca- noes, without attracting the attention of the Indians, he lost his bearings, and strive as he would. he could not find | his way to the canoes. Morning came, and after making his breakfast on the bud of the cabbage palmetto which grew there he began to make his way | around the island. Coming out into
 an open space at the waters edge he came suddenly upon one of the Indians sitting by the canoes An expressive grunt from the Indian was the greeting Titus received. He at once surren- dered; he saw the futility of making further effort to escape. He was car
 ried to the town by the Indians. and | there exchanged for their chief. His master brought him home to Mt. An- drew. He never attempted to run
 away again.
 The war came on soon after this.
 and at its close Titus, with the other | slaves, was given his freedom. He
 was noted character among the ne- | groes | They looked upon him with l kind of superstitious fear and when
 an alligator was found in Pea River l swamp, and Titus killed it. and ate its l flesh. this feeling of fear towards him l increased. The negroes said that he
 would eat snakes. catching them alive
 by their tails and popping their heads
 off as one would pop whip.
 1 After the war Titus rented a farm near his old masters home, and lived
 there in his little cabin until his death,
 which occurred a few years ago. | Union Springs, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
PROSECUTOR PROSECUTED.
soper Had Negroes Arrested And As
 Himself Held.

HLmAGAI
 Florence, June II l.-(SpeciaL)-Leo Soper, who on last Friday appeared as prosecutor against six negroes whom he had had arrested for selling hquor' was today arraigned before Mayor Walker to answer to two charges or violating the liquor laws.
 Two white men appeared as witness es against Soper and he was found guilty on both counts and fined $lOO and costs and given thirty days on the streets on each count.
 pr J. M. Peerson, head of the Law and Order League. went on Soper's bond and the case will be appealed to the Circuit Court.
 Soper appeared as prosecutor against the six negroes claiming the $50 re- ward offered by the city for informa- tion leading to conviction of whiskey sellers and in addition to that was to receive pay from the Law and Order League
 The officers of the League will stand by their witness. claiming that the charges against him were trumped up to disqualify him as a witness against others They also declare their inten- tion to proceed in their efforts to sup.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
BUSY IN BIRMINGHAM
THREE CONVENTIONS ARE ol
 THIS WEEK.
wau Entertain Southern Publishers, the Underwriters, the Miners. and Hold An Election Next
 Saturday.

Birmingham. June 12-tSpecial)-- The coming week promises to be busy one for Birmingham.
 The annual convention of District No. 20. United Mine Workers of America. will be held here Monday and while the organization is practically disin- tegrated, much interest is manifested in the convention as some Insight will be secured as to how much work has been done since the big strike last summer looking to a reorganization.
 The operators. with but few excep- ttons. assert that never more will there be any recognition of the union In this State.
 Inasmuch as the convention is to he held in the offices of the district organ ization. it is not believed. there is go- ing to be much of an attendance Ar the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
JACKSON COUNTY NEWS.
John Evans is Held for Selling Liq.

JORn Ev4uS H8 EeAu AOE SChAHK LHQuOE
 Scottsboro, June 12.-(Special)- John Evans, of Jackson County. is in jail at Huntsville on a charge of re- tailing liquor in the neighborhood of Sunset.
 Evans was arrested by Deputy Mar shall Arnold and he has been unable to make bond in the sum of $100.
 Miss Winnie Shankle, daughter of Postmaster T. K. Shankle, of Section. and Joe Coffey. a young man of Dut- ton, were married at the home of the brides parents, June g.
 Shortly after the ceremony the young couple left for Dutton where they will make their home.
 The first session of the Jackson County High School came to a close this week after a session of successful work under the superintendency of Prof. I. R. Ward.
 James c. Dodd, charged with shoot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
The underMrfters.

Birmingham will. next Thursday and Friday. entertain the thirteenth annual convention of the Alabama Fire Under writers Association.
 Ed s. Moore, of Birmingham. is pres ident: James s. DowdelI. of Montgom- cry, vice president. and R. F. Manley, of Birmingham, secretary and treasurer.
 Preparations have been made for a great time at the City Hall on the first day, while on the second day the bus mess will be transacted at the East Lake pavilion.
 After the convention has been called to order ,the Mayor of the city, Captain Frank P. O'Brien will deliver an ad- dress of welcome for the city. There will be an address of welcome by one of the local members of the association, which will be followed by response
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13

Union Springs, June 12.-(speefal)- Al the Methodist Church there was an orchestral sacred concert which proved an evening long to be remembered in musical circles.
 The orchestra was composed of the following: Mrs F. G. Ramsey nrst 1,JolIn. e n. Norman, first violin Miss EIeanor Hunter, second violin; Charles Tbornton. double bass; c. W. Thomp- son first cornet E. J. Pierce, second cornet; H. c. Harris, trombone; Miss Mica McAndrew, organist; Mrs Charles Franklin and Miss Eva Pierce rendered beautiful solos. A.
 A large offering was taken at the close which goes to the organ funo'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
TO THE PEOPLE OF ALABAMA.

We have decided to add to our al- ready up-to-date decoration business new department--to decorate the out side as well as the inside. We VIII guarantee this new department Of our concern to be as successful In sausry ing our customers as the other depart ments Let us show you.
 W. F. May Decorating, Co.,.
 126 N. Perry. Phone Szoe.
 ady--su- tu thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13

to Fort Gaines, Ga. yesterday morn ing. where they were married.
 MT. Solomon holds a responsible po- sition as c salesman.
 The bride Is a daughter of Mir. ana Mrs. W. NJ Mitchell. a family highly respected in the community.
 The young couple will visit cuth- bert. Columbus, and Montgomery be- tore returning to Headland
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
cRooK-HILLMAN.
Interesting Announcement is Made in
 Jacksonville


 Jacksonville.
 Jacksonville, June 12.-(Special.)- The announcement of the engagement of Miss Alice Hillman to MT. Reynolds Crook of Jacksonville, was made at the Jacksonville Card Club meeting at the home of Miss Kate Caldwell
 The cards were hand-painted, bell shaped cards with the names on each side and were brought in to the guests by Avery Caldwell dressed in blue with brass buttons, representing messen- ger.
 Miss Hillman has been a teacher of domestic science In the Normal College for the past two years, and Is Chica- go girl. She will leave for her home at the close of the college term. re- signing her position. The wedding day has not yet been decided upon.
 Mir. Crook is son of Captain and Mrs. James Crook, one of Jackson ville's oldest families.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
ENGINEERS MEMORIAL.
Service Will Be Held Today In Birm
 fuUham.

Service Will Be Held Today In birfn-
 ingham.
 Birmingham. June 11--(Special.)- - The four divisions of the Brotherhooo of Locomotive Engineers In Birming- ham will tomorrow afternoon hold joint memorial services at the First Methodist church.
 A large attendance is looked for and fine program has been arranged for the occasion. Revs. l.. c. Bransconnb, L. s. Handley. George Eaves, W. H. Evans. A. J. Dickinson, F. P. Culver, James Bowron and Capt. Frank P. OBrien, mayor of Birmingham. will participate in the program and de- liver short addresses.
 One of the features of the services will be the reading of roll call fo all deceased engineers in the Birmingham district. Quite a number of engineers died or lost their lives in accidents in this section in the past.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
southern Puhlishers

Another gathering that will feel the hospitality of Birmingham during the coming week will be the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, which will meet here In annual session Tuesday and Wednesday.
 The three daily newspapers in Birm- ingham will be in charge of the enter tainment, but the Chamber of Com merce. Board of Trade and other com mercial organizations of the city will take part in the entertainment.
 An automobile ride through the city and the immediate district has been arranged for Tuesday afternoon.
 In the evening of Tuesday there will be smoker at the Country Club or at East Lake.
 A banquet will be given at the Hill- man Hotel, Wednesday night, and it will be one of the most elaborate and unique given in Birmingham in many 6 day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
RowAN-sHULTx.
Wedding Of Popular Young Woman aS
 Brundidge.

BrundidEe.
 Brundidge. June 12.-(special)--At the residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. W. A Shultz. Rev. H. O.. Threadgill. pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Miss Genie Shults was married to MT. o. P. Roman, Of Bowling Green, Ky.
 The wedding was quiet one, only the immediate family and a few or their friends being present.
 MT and Mrs. Roman left this morn ing for the University of Georgia, at Athens, Ga, from which institution the groom will be graduated in few days from the law department. After the commencement exercises are over they will go to Bowling Green. Ky, where they will make their home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
RETURN FROM TOUR.
State Tax Commission Back From
 North Alabama.

NOftu AEHUHInH.
 Judge J J. Mitchell, Chairman; Hon. J. B. Powll, associate member, and Secretary W. R. Lloyd, of the State Tax Commission, have returned from an extensive tour of North Alabama looking into the tax situation. They visited the following counties: Morgan, Madison, Marshall. Etowah, St. Clair, Blount, Calhoun, Talladega and Shelby,
 The party reports that crops in the territory covered are In good condi- tion when the extreme rains are con sidered The final adjustment of the tax valuations will be made at later date and there are no comments by the Commissioners at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
uAvn TIT CLEANED

Any garment or article of apparel can be perfectly cleaned and renewed in freshness by the Montgomery French Dry Cleaning Co.,, Phone 113.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
An Important Election

Birmingham and the entire oounty will have something to give attention to or Saturday, June 19. when an election will be held to fill a vacancy in the delegation to the Legislature from this county. Dr. R. F. Lovelady having re- signed. being a member of the Board of Revenue of the county. There are four candidates for this honor.
 Inasmuch as Birmingham and the en- tire county has so many questions to be submitted to the extra session of the Legislature. which is to be called by the, Governor, for next month, great in- terest is being taken in who shall be elected.
 The people of Jefferson County will also vote in this election on a bond issue. the proposition being for the county to issue bonds to the amount of $s0O.000. s10o,000 of which will be expended in erecting a court house and jail at Bessemer. in the lower part of the county. and the balance will he spent in putting up ten story addi. ton to the court house in Birmsngham the two upper floors of the building to De given over to Jail purposes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
THE FRENCH PROCESS

THE FRENCH PROCESS of dry cleaning articles of wear i1 per- feet. We are equipped In the highest degree to clean your things perfectly, eheaply and quickly. Montgomery French Dry Cleaning Co.,, 2O3 Dexter Ave. Phone 113
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13

press the illegal sale of liquor, de- spite the disappointing results of the recent prosecutions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13

Learn the cotton business; a high price salary awaits you. Have you the knowledge? If not, we will teach you.
 DIXIE COTTON COLLEGE, adv a-t MontRomerY. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
Is Your Health Worth 1Oc?

That's what 1t costs to get a-week's treatment-of CASCARETS. They do more for you than any medicine on Earth. Sickness generally shows and starts first in the Bowels and Liver; CASCARETS cure these ills. It's so easy to try-why not start to- night and have help in the morning.
 cAscARETS Ioc box for . weeks 60
 treatment, all druggists. Biggeat seller
 ia the werid. Miliign boxes a moRkhs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
Concert at Union Springs

The best Cleaning and Pressing in the city. STOhES FLAOH'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-13
soIonOn-MteheII.

Solomon MtcheII.
 Headland. June 12.-(Special.) )-- To evade parental obpections Ralph Sol emon and Miss Ethel Mitchell went
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-11-26
A Bit Tactless,

"Dere cert'nly is a GOODNESS between
Mandy Jones an Clay Jeff'son desc
days" remarked Aunt Clorinda to a
caller. rs you got any idee what's de
trouble?"
"Yes. | is" was the gratifying an
swer CLAY ,Jeff'son he done hurt her
feelings bad Mt de strawberry social.
an Mandy is gwine t hab dat boy
Farm To be mo- carefuler in his talk
bcfo' she lows any mo- co'ting."
What did he do?" demanded Aunt
Clorinda.
"'Twan' what he do, 'twar what he
say" replied the well informed visitor
Miss Colby, dat was sarving de shot.
cake. she AK Mandy will she hab a
second piece oh II. an Mandy say. 'Jes
a mouthful. Miss Colby, jes' mouth
full
An dat trihin' Clay Jeff'son he up
an say. All you kin get on de plate,
Miss Colby he say.
Goose he tried to explainify away all
de trouble. but reckon he's got to
sarve his premiership befo Mandy
'cepts any 'pologies." youths Com
panion