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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19
300 Club Now has
 Over @1OO,OOO Subscribed.

The success of the 6c0 club was once more assured yesterday
 when the soliciting committees met at the Chamber of Commerce and reports amounting to 3101,bO
 in actual subscriptions to stock were made. Two committees had not reported.
 It was decided to renew activi-
 reports again on the first of next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19

junction from the United States court to prevent the city of Birmin gham col lecting $500 license from the com pany. It is alleged that the tax is un- reasonable.
 Moore not in Race-It was announced yesterday that Alderman Walter Moore, who has been prominently mentioned as candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, had decided not to make the race this year. He will run for alder man from his ward and if elected, and his friends have little doubt of the out come, he will have served the city as alderman for 20 years.
 Greene Suggested for Solicitor--An interesting bit of political gossip yes- terday was to the effect that Judge D. A. Greene, who was forced several months ago to give up his position on the bench of the criminal court of Jefferson county because of his health, might make the race for solicitor of the criminal court. No definite an- nouncement on the subject has been made, however.
 New BottIing Company-Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court by the
 
 ham, incorporated with an authorized capital of s21oO. The company will establish its headquarters in Birming- ham, and will begin business under it's charter with the full $2100 paid in. Off, ficers and incorporators are E. J. Smyly, president; J. J. Peck. secretary and treasurer, and D. J. Ponceler.
 Will Present MeIodrama-The Golden Rod Social and Dramatic club will give an entertainment and dance Thursday January 27, at Concordia hall, Avenue P and Tenth street. The entertainment will consist of a melodrama. After the play the hall will be cleared for danc- ing. The drama Is the work of Mrs Frank Harms, who, 1t will be remem- bered, was for a while connected with the Mable Paige company. She also directed and managed the vaudeville team known as the Monette Sisters. The play is being staged and. rehearsed by Mrs. Harms, and 1t is said good cast will be presented Mrs. Harms an- nounces that the reh earsals are pro- gressing satisfactorily. The sale of tickets indicates a success financially as well as socially.
 New Pleasure Club FOrmed-The Col legeville Pleasure club, a society which will work earnestly for the social and literary advancement of its members, yesterday filed application for charter in the office of the probate court. The headquarters of the club will be in North Birmingham, where rooms will be maintained with view of putting into actual practice the social uplift. The officers of the club are Oscar Swain, president; George Sanforth, vice president; Robert Lawlor, secre- tary and treasurer. A clause of the application provides. however. that the club shall not engage in the sale dis position or keeping or storing for sale of any malt, vinous or intoxicating beverages prohibited to be sold, dis posed of, or kept or stored for sale or disposition by the laws of Alabama. The clause is that required by the pro- visions of the Fuller bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19

Seaboard Officials Here-A party of officials of the Seaboard Air Line, head ed by President M. s. Meldrum, passed through Birmingham yesterday morn ing en route east. They are making an inspection of the company's prop critics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19

Seek to Enjoln Tax-The Postal Tele- graph company yesterday sought an in- junction from the United States court to prevent the city of Birmin gham col 1ecting $500 license from the com pany. It is alleged that the tax is un- reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19
CITY ITEMS.

Banks Close Today-The banks of Birmingham will be closed today Robert E. Lees birthday being legal holiday in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 1S-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair Wednesday; Thursday fair with rising temperatures; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19
This Is
 Bank Holiday

But there holidays for your money 1t deposit
 savings department It works for you twenty hours every day in the year. earning big interest per cent which W compound semi mi-annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19

The following Is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Birmingham for 24 hours ending at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-19

machinery, while it is the best, has been installed only temporarily in the base ment Of the wooden building. We need another washer and modern dry room
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27

The Crittenden Mercantile Company is to be congratulated upon securing the services of Mrs. Ruby Lancaster, who will have charge of their millinery, fancy dress goods and dry goods department. Mrs. Lancaster is experienced in the art of millin- cry, besides having a thorough knowledge of all lines pertaining to fancy dry goods and ladies toggery, of which the Critten- den will put in full line for the spring trade. Earl Enterprise
 The above will be read with much interest by Mrs. Lancas- ter's many friends in and near Carlisle, who wish her the great est possible success in her new position.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27
High School Notes.

The Senior and Junior classes of Carlisle High School met last Monday afternoon and ol lganized Officers and committees were elected and class colors and flowers selected.
 SENIOR CLASS
 Officers Dan Lewis, president John Medendorp, treasurer: Tina Reborn, secretary.
 Class colors-Light Blue and white.
 Class Flower, American beauty Rose.
 Class Motto-Order and meth cd make all things easy.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27
STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING
Enthusiastc Meeting of the Stock holders of the Carlisle Canning G. Held Tuesday Officers
 Elected

A very enthusiastic meeting of the stockholders of the Car hsle Canning Go. was held in the directors room of the Bank of Carlisle Tuesday afternoon of this week. A fairly good sized crowd was present and many good talks were made, which ad- ded much to the zest of the meet ing.
 One very unique feature of the meeting was an offer from the local Retail Merchants Associa- tion, who promise to put out and cultivate not less than ten acrs of tomatoes this year to be sold to the canning factory Several farmers present also signified their intention of putting out to- matoes and the outlook seems very bright for a good sized crop this season.
 Following is>a list of directors elected for the ensuing year: T. L. Shell, L B Krshks. J E Deeter, Dan Lewis, J T Bo- gard, and 0 c Lenning They are among our best business men and farmers and are loyal boosters of the Carlisle Canning Go.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27
FARMERS UNION PASS RESOLUTIONS
Seek to Reclaim Swamp Lands oi Eastern Arkansas Through
 Drainage System


 At a representative meeting of the farmers of the State of Ar kansas, held at Jonesboro, on January 1, 1910. the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 Whereas: Within the boundar- ies of the State of Arkansas. there are six million acres of land now unproductive- which if properly dralned, would become at once as productive as any land in the United States; and.
 Whereas: The farmers of the State Of Arkansas are thoroughly alive to the necessity of reclaim ing and placing under cultivation without further delay, every available acre within the state; and.
 Whereas: The National Gov ernment, through it's Bureau of Drainage in the Agricultural De partment, has about completed d comprehensive drainage survey of several counties lying along the Mississippi River in the northeast corner of the state with 2 view of retaining the same for the people thereof; and,
 Whereas: The reclamation of the wet and overfowed lands of this state is of equal importance to the commercial interests and the farmers. therefore. be it
 Resolved That this convention select six representative farmers who shall act as a committee for the purpose of securing such municipal, state, and federal aid as may be possible in securing the complete reclamation of the wet and overfowed lands of Ar kansas, and the adequate inn proyement of the streams in the drainage area; and be 1t farther,
 Resolved: That this convention shall, and hereby does extend to the commercial bodies of the State of Arkansas an invitation to appoint committee of six business men to cooperate with our representatives; and be it further
 Resolved: That Mr. c. A. Cole, State President of the Farmers Union, be one of our committee, and hereby empowered to con duct such negotiations with the commercial bodies of the state as will secure the selection of their committee and it's cooperation with the committee of farmers selected by this convention; and be it further,
 Resolved: That it is the sense of this convention that the coop eration between the farmers und the business men of this state should be so thorough and active as to not only bring about the re clamation of the lands above re ferred to, but also lead tn the complete development of the vast resources of this state, which have heretofore been neglecten, and of which the outside world has little, if any knowledge.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27
ARLIsLE ARKANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 1910
Neck Tie Social.

The Junior class of Carlisle High School will entertain a few chosen friends at the home of Miss Ina Crow, on the evening Of Tuesday, Febraary 1, 1910. The social will be in fhe form of a fancy neck tie display and it is presumed that fine display of crayets. stocks and bows will be in evidence.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27

FOR SALE CHEAP-First class Dairy and General Farm of 100 acres. About 40 acres in culti- vation, balance can be cultivated. House and barn almost new. Lo- cated five miles from town on Rural Route and telephone line. For price and terms. address Frank Jessup, k. F. D. No. 3 Carlisle Ark. 30-4t
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27

J. B. Biscoe, of Jebb, in the southern part of Lonoke county, was pleasant visitor in Carlisle last week. MT. Biscoe is q very large land owner and was in this section gathering sointers with view of putting out a large acre. age of rice on his plantation this season.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27

The Independent force is greatly indebted to Mrs. D. L. Robbins, living northwest of town, for box of fine, large ap- ples presented to us this week. They were grown in the famous apple belt of Iowa, where Mrs. Robbins secured them on her recent trip north.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27
For Sale

Eight residence lots in the south part of Carlisle, one good horse and buggy and one repeat ing shot gun good as new. I must leave Carlisle in few days and the above will be sold cheap for cash. J. w. WALKER.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27

Rice produced in Arkansas now has a place in the markets of the United States and is re garded as the equal in point of quality of the best from the rice fields of the world. It was thought the limit was reached when the big red apples and the monmouth Elberto peaches and lucious strawberries captured worlds fair prizes, but to these have been added diamonds and rice-and the end is not yet. Rome was not built in a day-the resouI ees of ArKansas cannot be developed in decade. -Lonoke Ledger.
 Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Robbins and son. Raymond, are home from an extended stay in Leon, Iowa. Mr. Robbins and Ray mond went to Iowa the first of November to visit relatives and old friends, but shortly after their arrival Raymond was taken very ill and remained in a dan gerous condition for some time. His mother was called to his bed side and remained there until he was able to return home. His Carlisle friends congratulate him on his recovery.
 c. l.. Edwards returned to bis home in Greenfield, H., Monday after pleasant business visit in Carlisle. MT. Edwards owns 192 acres of fine rice land on Prairie Longue, south of here, which has over doubled in value since he purchased it a few years ago. He has great confidence in the country's future and may, some day, make Carlisle his home.
 sc. Urton and family of Elvas- ton. H., arrived in Carlisle, last week with their migrant car and are moving to H. l.. Urton's rice farm south of town. Mr. Ur- ton brought several mules with him, but he has bought others and is going into raising rice like an old timer"
 Nothing makes man more popular than paying his debts promptly. and nothing is more despicable than the man who don't or won't when he can. Now is the time to settle and start the New ear 11SllU.
 T did not realize that book keeping could be taught so prac- tically.' said a bushes man after Investigating the course at Draughons, Springfield, Mo.
 Shoes, shoes, now is the time to buy shoes at Nichols & Hut son, p per cent off on Selz and and Goldman.
 Mound City Paints may cost trifle more but. Drs. Dud- ley X Callahan's Drug Store.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27
JUNIOR COMMITTEES

Class Color Committee Jewel Atchley, Ruth Rasor. O'Lefa Few Morris Few, Floy Echlin.
 Flower Committee Ina Crow, Jewel Atchley, Morris Few, Vii lis Rhodes.
 Entertainment Committee Florence billard, Ina Crow, Mil dred Riley, Morris Few, Willis Rhodes.
 Ring Committee Mable Vii son, Floy Echlin, Fibre nee Lii lard.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-27
JUNIOR CLASS

Officers -Mable Wilson, pres ident; Morris Few, vice president F'loy Echlin, secretary; Florence Lillard, treasurer.
 Glass Historian. Willis Rhodes; Glass Phrophecy, Mildred Riley; Glass Poet. Jewel Atchiey.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
GRADED SCHOOLS
FACULTY. ELECTED
superintendent Jones, Together With
Majority OF Teaching Corps, Re
clcctcd-Three New Teachers.

With the exception of one member,
the election of the Laurens graded
school faculty for another year has
been completed. The teacher vet to
be selected is for the High school de-
partment, instructor in history and
civicS.
In addition to the superintendent
eleven members of last years faculty
were reelected, this number including
the three teachers at the Laurens mill
school, Four former teachers did not
apply for reelection. These are Miss
Bessie Peatross of Danville. Va Miss
llarrie Bronson of Barnwell. Miss
Bessie Byrd of Ora, Mr.. r. C.. Mont
gomery OF Marion.
The faculty for next session. so far
completed, follows:
Prof. Barney l.. Jones of Newbcrry.
superintendent; Prof. B H. Parkinson
OF Fayetteville, Tenn, principal Cen
trial school; assistants: Miss Laura
Barksdale of Laurens. Miss Fanny
Creighton of Greenwood Miss MAY Del
Barre of LaurCns, Miss Annie Davis of
little Mountain, Miss .Icannie Stuney
OF Camden. Miss Dorcas Gaines OF
laurens, Miss Bessie Barnett of I.au-
rens. Miss ELLA Roland of laurcns.
Miss Florence Brown OF Lancaster.
Miss Emily Meng OF Laurcns. Lau-
rens Mill school: Miss Mary Simpson.
~,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
CROSS HILL NEWS BUDGET.
Alleged Negro Cotton Thief Recap
turcd-SclOOl Commencement.

Cross Hill, June Ga colored man.
George Brown stole a bale of cotton
from Mr.. Geo. A. Boozer i'm 1898, sold
the cotton in Newberry, was arrested
but got away. He was located a few
days ago by Policeman j. W. Koon in
Asheville, n. c.. has been arrested and
will be brought back for trial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Mitchell are
spending few days with the brides
parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Martin.
The. b. w. Ball chapter, Daughters
of the Confederacy, gave dinner to
the veterans last Friday. More than
twenty veterans were present. also
number of other guests.
Mr.. w. +. Hart and Mr. j. Il. Hart
of Miami, Florida, are with Mir. and
Mrs r. A. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Gladfelter of Jackson.
Georgia, are visiting at Mr.. b. A.
Wharton's
Mr.. w. II. Bryson and Mrs. Lidie
Turner went to Atlanta last Sunday
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Walter
Bryson cn Monday.
Many visitors are in town for com
memcemcnt.
Rev, 5. G. Byrd. ID. ID. preached a
fine sermon TO large congregation
Yesterday. This evening. June 9Th.
at $50 o'clock there Will be class en-
ercises and tomorrow evening at $50
D'I
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
THE GRAIN CROP GOOD.
Farmers of Rabun Creek Community
I'm Fine Spirits.

Rabun, June THE farmers of this
community were very busy last week
cutting ana saving their grain, which
Is real good this year.
Inc cotton crop is looking fine and
'ne farmers nave 1t Ill good condi-
''oh'
"A very heavy rain and hail storm
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS.
Mr. Larry Brooks and Miss VIRGINIA
Willis Get Married.

Gray Court, June Friday after
noon Mn ID. l.. Brooks. Il yomg bust
ness man of this place and Miss Vir-
sinia Willis, the youngest daughter of
Mr.. j. IL. Willis. drove out to Martins
Cross roads where Rev. j. T. Taylor
performed the ceremony uniting this
Young couple in the holy bonds of
matrimony. Mr.. and Mrs Brooks re-
turned to the brides home Friday
night where they Will reside for the
present. This marriage was one of
the happy surprises Of the season. No
one here knew of it until they were
married and very few knew it until
Saturday. The young couple have
the best wishes of the entire commun-
ity as both are very popular in social
affairs Of the town.
Prof. j. G. Martin Miss Mary Lath-
an and Miss Nan Craig have accepted
positions as teachers in the Gray
Court-Owings institute for another
year. Miss Sarah Bccks having de-
clincd, a vacancy is yet to be filed.
We regret to give mp Miss Becks as
she is a fine teacher.
Mr.. a. c. Shell, Mrs j r. Culbert-
son and Mrs c. B. Shell are attend
ing commencement at clemson col
lcge.
MIR. /. L. Curry. Mr.. and Mrs. J. 4.
Curry left Sunday for Ashcyile to
spend the summer.
MIR. T. H. Ycargin Of I.aurems was
in town Saturday night the guest OF
his sister, Mrs. c.. j.. Owings.
The erection of that long needed
cotton mill for Gray Court is now be-
ing discussed and prospects are very
favorable for this new enterprise be-
ing build within the next year Why
do not the people of this community
come together with their funds and
build something here that will make
the town grow. make their money
draw interest and increase the value
OF their property?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
REV. 4. 4. JAMES DEAD.
He was South CarOlinn'S Oldest Pres
hytcrian Minister.

Sparianburg, June 1.-The Rev Al
pert ~ James tn" oldest Presbyterian
minister in South Carolina. and one OF
the best known preachers of the
south died at his home in Pacolct last
night at l o'clock. in the seth year OF
ms age Death came after a pro;actcd
illness of several months. The funeral
ana Ihl@rment Will be held Monday at
-: 80 T. NJ. at the Presbyterian church
at Union The members of the board
oil trade and the city council of pacolct
VIII act as pallbearers, and escort the
body from the home to the train as Il
olst'hct mark OF respect
Mr. James served in the active work
ol the ministry tor fifty-nine years His
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08

place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
diplomas to be presented to five young
men and four young ladies', Misses
Matte May Neville and Mary Dillard
of Clinton and Kate and Anne Austin
OF Cross Hill, Messrs. ID. Baker Smith
of Redville, NJ Nj. Sellers of I.atta
julius McGregor of Ruby and B. NJ.
Schlotles of the Thornwell orphanage.
The annual address will be made by
the Rev. ID. NJ. Green of Greenwood
The medals and prizes for the year
will be awarded
Young Lady Leads Class.
In several respects this is note
worthy commencement For the frs,
time in the history of the institution
young lady will be valedictorian.
Miss Anne Austin having won the lead
of the class. Another striking fact
is that this class has more girls i'm it
than any previous class. A feature
OF the mornings exercises which this
community looks forward to with the
keenest interest will be the announce
ment of the name of the next presi-
dent of the college. 1t will be re-
membered that when DR.. Adams res
ignation was presented in the spring
the board appointed a nominating
committee and passed a resolution to
elect his successor at the regular
meeting in June. All efforts to find
out what nominations will be present
ed or what possible nominees hayi
been approached have been in vain.
OF course, Clinton is vitally inter
ested in the future success of the
college and this success depends chief
ly on the president selected.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
WILL ATTEND TOURNAMENT.
Hector Fire Company viii go to Sum
ter for Fircmcn's Association,

The Hector Fire company of Lau-
rcns. twenty men strong, will 20 to
Sumter June 2l to participate i'm the
events incident to the annual meeting
of the State Firemen's association. The
fire horses and wagon will be shipped
to Sumter the latter part of next
week, in charge of Messrs James Dav-
enport and Thad Moore. the drivers.
The fire laddies. headed by Capt. Jas.
I. Crews. will follow later and be on
hand for the tournament tire 2lst and
22nd
The Hector company has been doing
much strenuous practice work for the
past two weeks, and it is confidently
believed that they will be able to give
a good account OF themselves i'm the
different events.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
June Salesday.

Notwithstanding the fact that there
mad been general good rains and the
ground too wet to piow, saiesday was
very quiet and few people from the
county in attendance
There were only two public sales.
house and lot at Cross Hill was sold
by the clerk of court and bid off by
MIR, Mason Hill for $500, and IA house
and lot in Iauens on Hampton street
sold by j. \. Leak, real estate agent.
was bid off By Mir 4. H. Nelson for
$3.50.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
Charged With Bigamy

D. Nj. Timmons, painter and wall
paper hanger of Gray Court, was yes
terday afternoon brought here from
Greenvile where he was arrested on a
warrant charging him with bigamy.
The warrant was sworn out by S. w.
Tumbin of Gray Court, whose daugh-
ter, Alice Tumbln, is Mrs. Timmons
No. 2, 'he first wife of the accused now
being resident of Columbia. Timmons
says his first wife 80 whom he was
married several years ago lived with
him only a few months, and that he
mourncd her as dead for long time
before marrying again
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
Tent Meeting Continues indefinitely.

The tent meeting being conducted
under the auspices of the Christian
church is growing in interest night
ly. Subjects of Importance concern
ing the Christian system are being
discussed. The subjects to be dis
cussed the coming week Will be as
follows: Wednesday night, "The King
dom; Thursday night. The New
birth; Friday night, "The Conver-
sion of the Best and Meanest Man
Alike; Saturday night. "The Con-
version of the Jailer"; Lords day
morning, THE Realities of the Tn
seen" Lords Supper after morning
service; p. m. Capital Punishment"
Cfor men only) Sis p. m, "Side
Lights of Church History" The song
service begins at Sis p. IN. each night.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-08
THE WATTS MILLS SCHOOL.
Session Closes Friday June 10 Teach.
crs For Another Ycnr.

The Watts mills school closes it's
present session on Friday, June 10.
The school has had splendid year.
the total enrolment for the term be-
ing 2fG, with an average monthly en-
rollment of li2 and an average month
ly attendance of 12l pupils
PRINCIPAL \, W. Fishcr and Mrs. G..
T. Garrett, one of the assistants, have
been reelected for another year. An
additional assistant teacher Miss Ger
Wude Matthews of NewDcrry, has been
elected for next year and Miss Bessie
Fant of Anderson will succeed Miss
Kate Cornwell in the k.ndc. gartcu de-
partmcnt