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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
Another FatnI wreck

J. c. Fincher engineer of No. 2l2, fasl freight. on the Western of Alabama raii- road, is dead at his home on Columpus street this city; his negro fireman, Gii- bert Pace, and two other negroes, Jonn williams brakeman. and Reese Dixon, deadhead, are in the hospital painfully hurt as a result of running into switcn engine of the same company just out side the city today. It Is reported .ha' the attention of the engineer was as
 tracted by something getting out of re- nair and in the meantime the switch engine backed out in front of him. Fincher was horribly crushed and died in a few moments after the crash. 50 far as can be ascertained the blame lies with the switching crew, the impression being that they had no business on the main line on the time of No. 212, wnicn Is almost as fast as a passenger traln'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05

All information about August excursions cheerfully given at city ticket office of the South ern Railway, Empire building.
 Phones. Bell 3067, Peoples 617.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
Heavy Debt. Incurred

c. W Reynolds, a merchant of Clanton, files petition in bankruptcy here, in which debts of $25,000 are schedule. Un- secured debts are s24,0o0.. with the rest secured. His assets amount to about $12.- S75, in notes and mortgages and general accounts. Only his wearing apparel is ex- empted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
Railroad Changes

freight agent for the Western of Ala bama at New Orleans has been ap- pointed commercial agent at Augusta, w. B. Terhine coming down from Cincin- nati to take his place. MT. Amerine Is an old Montgomery boy, having gained his railroad experience here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
Baree Line Enthusiasm

Encouraged over the fact that a tow boat and barges have been bought ana will be in service for the Merchants Boat line by the first week in Septemoer, merchants are beginning to sit up ana take notice. In public statement to. dev N r Griel, one of the heaviest stockholders. offered to join the others in doubling his subscription. Feeling that the movement Is a go he desires 10 give 1t every aid possible. The tow boat Liberty can handle five as well as three barges and 1t is proposed to buy two others, and later on to secure another tow boat. In this way barges could pc left up and down the river and the boats could be all the time going pack ana forth in handling the traffic. leaving empty barges where full ones are taken up. Capt. J. T. Morrow, for many years in the Alabama river service, has been engaged to be in charge of the fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
Disdnined the Handcuff.

George Hawley. a young white man, gave Deputy Sheriff Frizelle shock to- day. After having been convicted of stealing a watch Hawley was being brought from the court house to the jail. On the way over the deputy heard Flaw ley say: Here are your handcuffs; they are no good" The manacles. which had been locked tight. were passed over to the deputy while Hawleys hands were free Hawley aspires to be a handcuff king.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
cantain Alexander III

The serious illness of Capt. John L. Alexander at Prattville is reported. Being very old the fearful heat of the last few days has made 1t hard for him to Keep on this side of the Great Beyond. He is the father of Charles Alexander of Gads- den
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
Lathan Wins Case

A board of arbitration has held that Marvin and Wesley Phillips of Eclectic. Fillmore county, are entitled to no dam ages for arrest at the instance of J. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-05
HOOSier Kitchen Cabinet Clubs

will be exclusive features of our August Sale
 The first club is now open, and we would advise you to join it and make sure of your Hoosier. Of course there will be other Hoosier clubs formed during the month, but this is your "bird in the hand" Seize it.
 Same club terms as hereto fore-$3.50 down and a dollar a week
 We are going to give away a Hoosier Cabinet at the end of the August Sale.
 Received your coupon yeti If not, call at once and get it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice of the Appointment of ar
Administrator with will annexed OF
the Estate of Lena Bender, Deceased
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrator with will annexed OF
the estate of
LENA BENDER,
late Of Winneshiek County, State OF
Iowa, deceased, testate, and has TAX
en- upon himself that trust by giving
bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the estate
of the said deceased are required to
exhibit the same: and persons in
debted to the said estate are called
pom to make payment to
JOHN BENDER,
Admr with will annexed
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Feb. %
1910.
c. s. BoICE, Atty. GA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an
Administrative with Will Annexed
OF the Estate of Erick Oleson
Grinna, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
Administrative with Will Annexed
of the estate of
ERICK OLESON GRINNA,
late of DEBORAH Township, in the
county or Winneshiek, State of
iowa, deceased, testate and has TAX
en- upon herself that trust by giving
bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the es-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
$50 Inches of Snow.

A great many people in this vicin-
ity are anxious to know just how
many inches of snow have fallen in
this vicinity during the winter. In
order to let this fact be known, Mr.
Mccain, the weather man, has fur
nished the Press with the following
figures on the amount of snow that
has fallen. BY months the amount
of snow has been as follows: No
vember. 1875 inches; December
1914 inches; January, 1872 inches,
and in February TT inches. During
the winteE total of 63.9 inches
have fallen in Charles City
Charles City Daily Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Dog Saves Child From Drowning.

Human intelligence was displayed
by bulldog owned by John Prowse
of Manchester when the animal saw
ed the three-year-old son of Dave
Malven from drowning in the ice
river. The child was playing on a
bridge when it ventured too near the
rail and fell into the swollen river
Quick as flash the dog leaped into
the river and securing grip on the
child swan to shore and deposited
the little fellow carefully on the
sand. The only i'll effects sustained
were to the boys arm where the dog
rescuer sunk his teeth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Drank CarbOlic Acid.

James Welsh, a we'll known and
popular farmer living about four
miles southwest of Wadena, died
Saturday night as the result of
drinking carbolic acid. He took a
bottle from the cupboard supposing
it to contain whisky. Realizing his
mistake, he told his wife and she
called a physician from Wadena, but
the deadly acid had accomplished its
work before the physician arrived.
Funeral services were held at Wa
dena Tuesday morning. West
Union Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16

voiding. While upon arising in the
morning | would get dull headaches.
Now l have taken three bottles of
Foley's Kidney Pills and feel 100
per cent better. l am never bother
ed with my kidneys or bladder and
cnce more feel like my own self. All
this l owe solely to Foley's Kidney
Pills and always recommend them
to my fellow sufferers" Engbret-
sons Pharmacy. Mich.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Will Tour Europe in an Auto.

Robert Thomson. accompanied by
his son Percy and daughter May,
will leave Cresco some time in May
for three months tour of Europe.
Mr.. Thomson's new 40-horse power
machine will be shipped direct to
Liverpool and after a short tour OF
England and Scotland they will GO
to the continent and a special guide
will direct them to the many places
of interest. 1t is fine outing Mr.
Thomson has planned for himself
and children and his friends hope
that 1t may be carried out without
mishap of any kind.-Cresco Times
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Big Prices for Horses, Too.

Eleven dollars per hundred for
hogs is big price, but hogs are not
the only animals touching the high
mark these days. Monday George
Foltz of Hesper brought down fine
team of black horses, weighing
about $500 pounds, and Anderson
Bros. paid him the neat sum Of
100000 for them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Elks Ball March 28th.

The committee in charge of the
annual ball of DEBORAH Lodge, No
443, B. P. o. Elks, are busily en-
gagged in making preparations fol-
this annual event, which comes or
March 28th. The dance will be
held at Steyer's, and the club room
of the lodge on the second story will
be thrown open to the patrons OF
the dance. This annual event always
attracts a large crowd, and they
never fail to have a fine time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Capt. Bogardus Again Hits the
BILLS Eve,

This world famous shot who holds
the championship record of 100
pigeons in 100 consecutive shots is
living at Lincoln, Ill. Recently in
terviewed, he says:-'I have suf-
fered long time with kidney and
bladder trouble and have used sew
eral we'll known kidney medicines
all of which gave me no relief until
started taking Foey's Kidney Pills.
Before / used Foley's Kidney Pills
| was subjected to severe backaehe
and pains in my kidneys with sup
preston and oftentimes a cloudy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Free Gifts to Brides.

In accordance with our custom for
several years past, we will continue
to present the Public Opinion free of
charge to all Winneshiek county
brides who live In the county, for one
year. If you have been recently
married, send us your name and ad-
dress and we will send you the paper
one year free. tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
Sixty Dollars for a Hog.

The farmer who has hogs to sell
these days is a lucky man. d. H.
Leach of Freeport brought in a 600
pound hog last Thursday, which he
sold to Chas. Haas for $50. And yet
this did not represent the highest
price paid for hogs last week, for
on Saturday the DEBORAH buyers
were paying $10.45 per hundred.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16
School officers Reelected.

At the annual school election
Monday afternoon there was no OPP
position to the reelection of DR..
III. H. Green as Director and of o.
G. Johnson as Treasurer, both of
them receiving the fifty votes which
were cast at the election.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16

Lots of new Wall Paper just
at Prastmark's Wall Paper
Store. 1913.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16

WE'LL EITHER SATISFY YOU OR GIVE YOUR MONEY
Quote Power "
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16

Get your auction sale bills
printed at this Office. TT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16

tate OF the said deceased are re-
CURED to exhibit the same; and per-
sons indebted to the said estate are
called upon to make payment to
ANDINE FRYE.
Admrx. with VIII Annexed.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, March 7.
1910.
w. NJ. STRAND, Atty. 1O-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-16

For a first class hair cut or
shave go to the Central Barber Shop.
Hauswirth & Shima proprietors. We
now have a four chair shop and can
give you quick service. Shoe shining
parlor and baths in connection. 26tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15

No words are contmensurafe< irf depict- ing even remotely the erandeur7 lnd charm of the matter hands bln 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15

1al way that plumes have as they sweep nom the face. \ touch of black velvet adds character to the hat. Another of different type Is fashioned of the popular white hair. diaphanous, summery and riesentifg splendid opportunities for ar tlstic arrangement. It is yelled with back Chantilly lace above and below the brim while huge bows of white chif- ion likewise show through the web-lil.e Ece. A tiny cluster of pink rosebuds m the side add u charming touch.
 A handmade hat fashioned of a hand seme rough straw in the amethyst tint was exhibited in the window. It is bis, seft-looking turban and could be wori' by almost ary type Two ostrich tips, in'ethyst-tinted make the trimming. There is quaint little French bonnet showing a facing of black velvet next to the face, but with it's top covered in pink clover blossoms of varying tint. Arother flower chapeau has pointed. .oque-lixe shape. It is an exquisite shade of heliotrope. made of violets and T
 unch of white aigrettes rises from tie side front
 A severely tailored model is of burnt straw and adorned with bunch of wheat smart black hat has soft crown If black lace laid over white chiqon and tt the side are caught some black plumes \ touch of color is given to this crea- ion by a cluster of French rosebuds.
 These are a few chosen for description tnong many well-selected chapeaus, some rom the French makers and others of .omestic make. Some of the most attrac- i've seen yesterday were trimmed in the 'arlors Of the Parisian
 The little shop itself Is extremely pret- y. Yesterday it was decorated because If the opening. On the case in front as q large floral design executed in 'rinson carnations against a background of green. The flowers spelled in large type the name of the store, .Parisian.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15

than this season. The display is indeed credit to the bright young woman who is at the head of the department and who has shown both taste and versatility in the variety and pretty chapeau which are exhibited A beautiful one is large chcory straw with a fascinating droop to the brim, while bending over the crown are two immense willow plumes in the chicory tint, showing a touch of black: there are examples of the work of Georgette, Marie Cotel and many of the other famous Parsan milliners, but the hats from the Ferd Marx work rooms are equal in beauty to any of the importations.
 One of the smartest hats exhibited was an imported hemp, very large and with slightly curved brim. Orchids, violets ferns and roses. exquisitely blended adorn the crown and the brim shows a facing of tiny violets which is extremely fetching. A big white hat made of the real hair braid and trimmed with orchids and a cluster of pink roses Is exquisite The all-black hat is also noticed among the bright colored and the lovely white ones.
 One of the newest models noted was in the window. It is white and adorned with snowy plumes across which runs a tracery of narrow black lace. This is to be worn with one of those enchanting
 
 laid over white chiffon and edged with TOW upon row of the black lace such as is shown upon the hat. These mantles are among the prettiest things shown this season. They are soft diaphanous things cut over the shoulders Japanese fashion, and caught in near the knees So that one wonders how we are to walk in them at all A beautiful type of the style is made of black chiffon over green chiffon and bordered with marabout while handsome lace about the throat makes a pretty finish
 The motor bonnets shown at Marx & are among the prettiest features of the display. A vast variety of shown here There is the hood made entirely of rough straw braid and over which a veil may be caught, but none is with it. Another is of tan straw--an Italian straw body with black top. From it hangs a divided veil which may either cover the face or be caught under the chin. Another is shown in the taupe tint. It is turned back smartly from the face and the smoke tinted veil is caught with pink rosebuds.
 The imported gowns are rich and varied Chantilly over crepe meteor in a dull mus tard shade. The bodice is gracefully draped and caught with soft rosette made of the crepe meteor. The yoke and the short sleeve. over which hangs drapery of the Chantilly. are fashioned of handsome point de Venise lace. The
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15
Colbert sunday school Convention

Sheffield, March 14-(Special.) 1.-The Col- bert Sunday school convention met in annual session Sunday afternoon and night at the Sheffield Baptist church. The convention was opened at p. m., with the president, H. NJ. Halsey, presiding After devotional exercises by F. T. Apple by. President Halsey made an address, and reports of Secretary and Treasurer j. H. Chapman and the executive com niittee were read. A number of inter esting papers were read. The following officers were elected for the coming year: H. M. Halsey of Tuseumbia, pres ident; C. N. Cromwell of Sheffield, vice president J. H. Lester of Sheffield, sec 1etary and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15

The Hffsch Mfiiinery COmpans
 If exclusiveness be the quest, the Hirsch Millinery company undoubtedly offers to the fashionable women of Birmingham this most sought quality in the style and character of their millinery. which has pever been more beautiful than 1t is this season, and which was attested by the scores of women who thronged the Srretty Second avenue shop xest erdax3 for the spring and summer opening of lelo.
 The Messrs. Hirsch have always been noted for their excellent taste in the se-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15
Burger Dry Goods Company


 Burger Dry Goods company opened their spring stock yesterday to friends and patrons, and the store was thronged throughout the day. The windows were splendid with their new spring millinery. showing variety that covers almost every conceivable natrial as a trimming accessory. There were plumes, wings, birds. whose pop ularity has not lessened even though the winter season used them so bounti- fully. Flowers of many types were shown, the large roses and orchids haring favor with tiny blossoms, such as violets, lilacs, sweet peas and minia- ture rosebuds. One lovely hat was in an amethyst tint, rolled up smartly on the side and with its crown loaded with lilac blossoms. Another, a dainty creation was white Neapolitan straw with an abundance of white sweet peas. Running through the white of the blos- soms, was cluster of delicate pink valley lilies woman in white stood in one of the windows The gown was an ek- auisite creation of the lingerie type. made of soft white embroidery and white lace insertions. in the princesse style. The chapeau, worn with this, was white and adorned with two great willow pluines. Another lingerie gown was made of all-over white embroidery and garnitured with lace.
 ;. Tha coatumes. however, which created most interest were those which ap- pealed because of present need--the spring tailored gown or the foulard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15

frock in durable colors, which may be donned at once. A handsome foulard was dotted blue and white. This made the body of the gown, but over the skirt hung a short tunic of blue nous sellne. This costume was in the king $ blue shade.
 A chanticleer gown naturally attact- ed much interest. It was built of shantung, with a sh ort overdress, bor- dered in a design showing the gaudy chanticleer and his vari-colored plum age. Some stunning linen gowns came in for a share of attention 4 con- ventional border, hand embroidered in self tone, was the only decoration on a blue one made with smart "one- sided" tunic.
 A tailored gown, worn by a young Birmingham matron, had just been bought at Burgers. It was wheat colored and the skirt sh owed a tunic effect above which a drapper little coat followed d line similar to the coat in shape.
 X handsome array of bodices, both in laces, hand embroidered nets and Persian lawns, pearline cloth and many washable materials made a part of the display.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15
GROUND TO PIECES UNDER GAR WHEELS

Meridian Miss March 1A-(Special.l- Charles Moore. aged 35, briekmason, was Herallv ground to bits beneath the wheels of westbound Alabama and yicksburg freight train near Chunky, Is mics west of Meridian last night. Ills remains were not found until this morn ing, and they were scattered along the straclx for a hundred yards Moore was evidently hit when about half way across 2 trestle over a dry creek bed. He was Known 10 have had $50 or $50 In ms pocket when he started down the track from Chunky on his way to Ragland, an6 at first it was thought he had been murdered and robbed and his body placed ', the track. but later his pocketbooS, containing the money, was found. which set at rest suspicious of foul play. Moore resided in Meridian, but was doing some brick work at Ragland. He is survived by his widow and one child, boy, and a brother. J. W. Moore, of this city His remains were buried at Craham's ceme- tery. south of Meridian this afternoon.
 The spring term of the federal court was convened today by Judge H. c. Niles. The grand and petit juries were empan- elied, after which Judge Niles delivered one of the bests charges ever heard from the bench in this city. M. V. Turner. of zossburg. is foreman Of the grand jury After sounding the docket, the case of Otho w. Houston against number of farmers to recover about 5000 alleged to be due on notes they had made for the building of warehouse at Shubuta, was taken up and was in progress at the hour of adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15
Drennen's Department store

Drennen Company held an interest," ing exhibition of spring goods yes- terday which was attended by hun dreds of customers. The millinery de- partment was the most attractive though in the number of pretty gowns and novelties the store sreached its usual high standard for opening day.
 beautiful chapeau was fashined of chiffon in the stone tint and triD- med with flowers of pastel colors. A handsome black hat showed gauzy top, at the side of which was a soft mass of black lace and handsome black willow plumes completed the trim mings. Several pretty French bon nets. trimmed with small flowers or tailored in effect, were much admired. geranium hat was wide -brimmed and encircled by shaded blossoms in the same pretty shade A black Nea politan straw lhofds huge butter fly bow of cream lace. .The chic hats displayed are without number though there are fabrics showing splendid color effects, articles in every depart ment which are attracting widespread approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15
Icerd Marx store

The second floor of the F'erd Marx store yesterday was like the scene of an after noon reception. Palms and ferns were arranged with taste to present verdant aspect throughout the millinery and suit departments. These were especially opened to the public, and the pretty group of saleswomen each wore a long stemmed pink rose.
 The hats were never more attractive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab let's. Druggists refund money if it falls to cure. E. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-09-02
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