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The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28

CLASS ROLL
Bert Taylor Wright Ball
Mary MoultOn Leona Wiidhack
Charlie Marshall Mary Davis
Winifred Fordham Agnes Beavers
Myrtle Peitier Albert strehlke
Alan Smith Leo Davis
Joseph Spence Otto Metzger
Hugh Lyttle Harland Dudley
Roland Dudley
RANK IN CLASS
First-Wright Bail
second-Winifred Fordham
rh,.a Mary Davis
/ Leons Wildhack
Fourth-Msry Moulton
r,,,h Otto Metsger
Albert strehlke
The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28

nhEBhEVb AayiV
Ia From the Peer Gynt Suites .Grieg
ta) Anitras Dance
tb) In the Hall of the Mountain King
tcl solvejg's Song
Marguerite shaver-Miss Hunter
The children evidently understood
what they played and knew how to
use their hands, showing excellent
teaching and patient training.
The songs sung by Mrs. Edward
Sanderson were selected to please
the young performers, and they were
much enjoyed by the guests.
The well known virtuoso, Mrs.
John F. Wilson, was among the
guests, and played by request on her
violin, accompanied by Miss Hunter
on the piano. Receiving an encore,
they played another selection.
Miss Hunters talk to her pupils
explanatory Of last number Of pro-
gam, was proof of the teachers
bright mind, lively imagination, and
wonderfully pleasing power Of ex-
preston.
Delicious refreshments were served
by Miss Hunter and pupils, and the
guests extended congratulations to
teacher and pupils.
The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28

Have your harness repaired and
oiled. Hsrtke 4 Sheets will do the
The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28

Attend the picture show. It's good.
The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28

Chosen by class a. speakers-Harland and
| Roland Dudley
The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28
EIGHTH GRADE EXERCISES

PROGRAM
Muslc.-- NOW iHekOs
lnvOcation neV n Oonuts
flauO SOLO, - sTy houipUa
Grafton "Robert Burns of New England
Mary Davis
Grafton. on...................Th ..The Shaft Dwellers"
Harland Dudley
Instrumental Duet ..-............. -.
Jennie Brown and Ethel Bail
Grafton on.-........... The Passion Play
Otto Netsger see
Ofation ....-.-.....- ARowsss- ths Wizard 81 -
southern Development -.........--......
Albert 6trehlke
Piano Solo..-. Irene Hay
Grafton .Deep Watsrways"
Roland Dudley
Grafton. "Rohert Burns Of Scotland"
Winifred Forliham
The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28

tal "When Church is OUT
% .Her sss. Greatest Charm
-Carrie-Jacobs- Bond
Mrs SanderBOn
ID Tone Picture-Op. 81, No 5.....Loeshhorn
Spanish Dance No 2............. .Moszkowski
Ethel Ball and Jennie Brown
II In the country Iiiie
Hungarian Battle Song.. Rheinhoid
Boyd Crawford
ID AAo'soA
Margaret Taylor
Ia From the Peer Gynt suites-............G .GrieR
nos
The Meeker herald., 1910-05-28

vocal margaret T6ylof
Presentation of Certificates Of Promotion
by Prof II B Garrison
Pearl Lindow and Marguerite Harp
Glass coiors, purple and white.
Glass motto, 'Go Right on Working"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
NEWS OF TUSCALOOSA
Negro Missionary Returns and Makes
 Interesting SpeecE

Tuscaloosa, November A.-(Special.)- w. H. Sheppard, the negro who gradu- ated from the Stillman institute a num- Der of years ago and later went to Africa as a missionary, Is in Tuscaloosa on a visit to his alma mater. Wednesday morning the visiting missionary gave a splendid lecture to the students of the Stillmn institute, telling of the conditions as prevailing among the African blacks. His talk was extremely simple, and his manner even more so, and yet one could not hear his remarks without feeling the sincerity of the speaker. The needs of the African people for civilization and religion, he said. were appalling, and im- mediate help from the American negroes he considered imperative. A number of Tuscaloosa people went out to the insti- tute to hear the lecture.
 At meeting of the Board of Trade held Tuesday night the street paving question received prolonged and careful attention. The meeting was a lively one from the start, and the result was a de- cided forward step towards accomplish ing the task of ridding the streets of Tuscaloosa of dust and mud. Talks were made by number of the members, and 1t was gratifying to note that the men holding the largest property values along the streets proposed for paving were the most urgent in advocating the proposi- ton. As a means of getting the project into some tangible form a committee, with F. W. Monnish as chairman, was appointed to interview the property own CTS and get their signature to a petition to the city council to pave Greenboro avenue from Seventh to Fourth streets, Seventh street from Greensboro to Twen- ty-fifth avenues and Broad street from Greensboro avenue to the postoffice.
 Dr. Ed Hagler, a prominent young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
METHODISTS HOLD
 MEETING AT BOAZ

Boaz. November 24.-(Special)-The forty-fourth session of the Alabama an nual conference of the Methodist Episco- pal church met here today, Bishop w. F. Anderson of Chattanooga, Tenn, pre- siding. Rev. J. l.. Brasher was elected secretary with Rev. w. A. Murphee as- sistant. This conference is composed of four districts. Anniston, Birmingham Boaz and gulf district.
 With the help of the district superin- tcndents the bishop administered the sacrament of the Lords supper and ap- pointed the usual committees. On ac- count of a late train the bishop was de- layed and but little work was done to- day
 The business people here observed Thanksgiving and were out in holiday attire.
 The Boaz High school had Thanksgiv- ing services conducted by Rev. J. War rep of the Methodist Episcopal church, South.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Personals

The reception given at the home of Mrs. Ed Kennedy by the Ladies' Aid and Re- lief society of Feeders, in honor of their husbands and friends, was a great suc- cess in every way.
 The young pupils of the Grove school of music entertained yesterday afternoon in honor of their parents and friends The musical programme was given by the children. while Mrs. Grove was assisted in receiving by the older members of the class.
 c. P Martin and family have gone on hunting trip in Pickens county.
 Mrs. W. o. Aldrich, in company with her brother, MT. Aldrich and wife, have been spending Thanksgiving with rela- tives at Catherine.
 Dr. and Mrs. M c. Ragsdale spent Thanksgiving in Tuscaloosa county.
 Chester Tubb of Atlanta Is on a short visit to friends in Bessemer.
 Sam Huey and Allious Benton, who are students at the University of Alabama, came home to spend Thanksgiving with their parents in Bessemer.
 Miss Isabel Curry, who is in school at Marion, Is spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her father, Dr. J. O. Curry.
 J. M Shipp went to Northport to spend Thanksgiving with fiis parents.
 N.ive' I. A Lewis returned yesterday from Huntsville.
 Jeff Wallace of Hillberg paid visit to his sister, Mrs. Theresa Griffin, on Ar lington avenue during the reunion.
 A dance will be given at the athletic hall Friday night
 Miss Esther Barrett is home from the Athens Female college to spend Thanks giving.
 Peyton Mims has returned from a business trip to New Orleans.
 Charles Brooks of Fort Deposit is vis- iting friends in Bessemer
 Joe Eckoff was carried in the ambulance of Kennedy Bros. to St. vincent's hospi- tal in Birmingham. yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
LOW ESTIMATE ON
 THE COTTON CROP

Memphis, Tenn, November 24-The Commercial Appeal tomorrow will pub fish the following:
 Replies from correspondents of the Commercial Appeal, throughout the cot ton growing states of the south indicate that there was grown this season ap- proximately 11,32S,O00 bales of cotton, talk ing no account of linters from the seed.
 Damage from the freezing temperatures at the close of October was severe in Arkansas. Mississippi and Missouri, the loss in the bottom fields running 20 to % per cent. The plants at the time were fut of green, immature bolls, which have since routed or failed to open and produce cotton as 1t was expected they would do in view of the bright, dry weather following the cold. Considerable damage was done over moderate areas in Okla homa, middle western Texas and along tho Red river in that state and in ex- treme western Tennessee. Elsewhere 1t appears that the loss was not important.
 Owing to favorable weather, little or no rain having fallen during the autumn, picking has made rapid progress and in many sections 1t Is expected it will be completed by December 1.
 The farmers are selling freely at pre- vailing prices.
 The returns by states follow:
 North Carolina, 690,000.
 South Carolina, 1,1S0,O0o.
 Georgia, 1,740.0O0.
 Alabama, 1,1S0,000.
 Mississippi, 1150,0oo.
 Tennessee, 275,000
 Missouri, 52,000
 Arkansas, 750,0Qo
 Louisiana, 22o,060
 Oklahoma. 900. GOO.
 Texas, 3,10s,0 900.
 Last season the estimate of this paper was 10157,000 bales actual growth. The final report of the census bureau gave the production at 10,076,000 bales, which with 33,000 bales of linters produced from seed after the cotton had been ginned made supply of 10,SS60oO bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

nhvsician of North Port, sustained painful injuries In runaway ac- cident on University avenue yesterday afternoon. The horse became fright ened at a passing automobile and Dr. Hagler was thrown from the buggy with violent force against the pave ment
 w. F. Fitts, whose serious Illness is a source of regret to his many friends, Is slightly improved this morning.
 Miss Mary Nuzum, one of Tusca~ loosa's belles, leaves tomorrow for An niston to visit Miss Weatherly While there she is to be honoree at several elaborate social functions.
 The wedding of MT. Lewis Daniel and Miss Bessie McGahey occurred yester- day morning at the First Baptist church, Dr. l.. o. Dawson officiating. For an hour before the ceremony MT. Tom Garner rendered a delightful musical programme, assisted by Tusca- loosa's sweetest singer, Mrs. H. N Eddins. After the ceremony MT and Mrs. Daniel were driven directly to the train, going to New Orleans for a few days. On their return to Tuscaloosa they will be at home with MT and Mrs. H. M. Daniel.
 Miss Ira Bradheld. one of Birming- hams popular public school teachers, is spending the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Morris,
 Miss Myrl and Miss Claire Aber crombie are visiting friends in Mont gomery.
 Miss Julia Nuzum and her guest, Miss Race of Virginia, have arrived from Agnes Scott, where they are attending school to spend the holidays with Miss Nuzum's parents on Greensboro ave- nue.
 The Tuesday Card club was particu- larly fortunate in having for its hostess Mrs. James Muslin this week. Mrs Walter Sanders won the club prize. two packs of Congress cards After the game a delicious salad course was served.
 A wedding of unusual interest was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
PIONEER CITIZEN
 DIES SUDDENLY

Meridian, Miss, November 24-(Spe- cial.)-C. D. Christian. aged 70. one of the pioneer citizens of Merida n, dropped dead in local drug store this afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. He told a friend he was feeling badly and start ed into the office of Dr. J. R. Tackett, when he fell in the doorway and ex- pired almost instantly. Death was due to heart attack. About a month ago he had a severe attack with his heart. Deceased Is survived by two \ sons, c. D. Christian, Jr, prominent tlawyer of Meridian, and John H. Chris tian of Denver, Col. Deceased was a veteran of the civil war and was one of the best known citizens of Meridian. The remains will be taken to Columbus, Miss, tomorrow afternoon for inter- ment.
 Thanksgiving was observed In Me- ridian by suspension of all business, forenoon services In all the churches ,;and a union Thanksgiving service at Y the courthouse this afternoon in the interest of the Associated Charities. Several hundred dollars was contrib uted by members of the audience. Col lections in each church of the oity were taken to provide food and clothing for the needy of the city
 Two attachment suits against the Wymond Cooperage company, cor poration of Aurora Ind, and owners gof the Wymond Slave company in Me- ridian, have been filed in the office of the circuit clerk. One suit is at the instance of the Citizens National bank of this city through their cash fer, MT. W. G. Simpson, for the amount of $17,000, and the other at the in- stance of the Whitney National bank of New Orleans, La. through their { vice president Colonel Wexler. for 1 the amount of $10,000. As a result the S sh eriff has levied on the lands and the property of the above company and the plant is shut down today.
 Wheaton W. King of Green county, Alabama, and Miss Sarah Took, a school girl of LivingstoIL came to this city and were married in the office of the circuit clerk, Rev. J. R. Parish of fciating. The young couple acknowl- edge that 1t was runaway match, but would give no details. They returned to Alabama immediately after the cer- Smony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Writ of Attachment y.c.ted

New York, November 24.-Judge Hazel in the United States district court hand cd down a decision today vacating a writ of attachment upon which the gov srnment recently seized the stock in this city of Joseph Brooks & Co.,, an English woolen manufacturing firm, and import CT of woolen goods. The writ was or dered vacated because service was not had on any member of the firm. The government has suit against the firm for $2OO000 alleging undervaluation fraud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Attempted Assassina ation

New Iberia, La., November A-News
 was received here today of the attempted
 assassination Saturday night of George DeBlanc, a planter. at Petite Anse ten miles from here. While talking with two negroes in his store, load of buckshot was fired from the darkness, fatally in turing one of the negroes and wounding the other seriously. Not shot struck DeBlanc. Andrew Washington, a negro, was arrested and charged with the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Neero,s Gift to Hi. Race

Colorado Springs, Col, November A.- James K. Polk Taylor, a farmer slave, II years old, and his wife, it was an- nounced today, have given 4S0 acres of land at Calhan, 40 miles east of Col orado Springs to the Charles Sumner Tuberculosis association as a site for national tuberculosis sanitarium for negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Fire Destroys Normal scboo,

Athens, W. Va, November 24.-rire of unknown origin destroyed the Concord State Normal school here today. The loss Is estimated at s30,000, one-half of which is covered by insurance. The school will suspend until temporary quar- ters can be secured. No persons were in the building when the fire started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

that of Miss Myra Nelson and MT. Claud Pippen, which occurred Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock at the home of the brides uncle, MT. John Nelson. who gave her away. Only the relatives of the contracting parties were present, and MT. and Mrs. Pippen left at 6 o'clock for their home at Clinton, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Local Items Cellars, aged TO }

Mrs. Simon Cellars, aged TO years, died at her late home at McCalla Wednesday of pneumonia. The remains were in tered at Blue Creek church yesterday afternoon at 9 o'clock. The deceased is survived by a husband and several chill dren.
 Judge J. c. B. Gwin adjourned the Bessemer city court for the Thanksgiv- ing holiday, the work to be resumed this morning at g o'clock
 Rabbi Hirsch made a splendid address at the regular Thanksgiving exercises that were held at the High school yes- terday. The annual collection for the poor which was taken will greatly aid the United Charities fund.
 The Thanksgiving holiday has been given to the employees of many of the industrial plants in order that they may enjoy the day in recreation and feast ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
News of Ensley

The series of revival meetings at the Grace Presbyterian church will come to close Sunday night. The meetings have been well attended and with growing interest. This afternoon at 2:8o o'clock special service for young people will be held. At noon pr. Crawford will speak at the steel mill There will be no services on Saturday. On Sunday three services will be held, morning at Il o'clock. afternoon at o'clock. Dr. Crawford will preach to men only. The closing service of the revival will be held Sun day night. The pastor, Rev. L. A. Reagor, extends cordial invitation to all the people of the community to at tend these meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
J. E. WALK KILLED
JeweIry Salesman Run Over By CoI-
 umbus Car-wen Known Here

Columbus, Ga, November 24.-J. E. Walk, representing the N. H. White Jewelry company of New York, was crushed to death under a street car on Broad street at noon today. His head was mashed to jelly and his body was fearfully mangled. When the coroner was called to the scene the car wheels were still buried in the mans flesh.
 MT. Walk had planned to leave this morning for Birmingham, but changed his mind at the last moment on the prospect of making a sale today to a local firm. When struck by the car he clung desperately to the front of it for a second or two before he was dragged under 1t. Every limb was broken, his ribs crushed and the body nearly severed. The motorman claims that Yak did not seem to hear the gong. and although he reversed the car he could not prevent the accident. The crowd searched the street car track for diamonds, thinking that Walk had them on his person when struck, but all his jewelry had been packed his trunk.
 MT. Walk was well known in Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Bessener News

Bessemer, November 24-(Special.)-T hands of the miscellaneous committee of the city council, which will make its report next Tuesday night It is stated that owing to. the deficit in the yearly financial affaiH an effort will be made to lessen the deficit by adopting more equitable license schedule. The proposed change will be based on a proper as- sessment of the stock carried.
 While no radical change is contemplat- ed the revision of the license schedule will probably attract many visitors to the council chamber at the next meeting, when the committee will make it's report,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Personals


 Dr. W. A. Sutton of Jacksonville, who has been visiting shis nephew, w. H. Brown, after attending the re- union, has returned home.
 T. l.. Williams, a Confederate vet eran, and wife, of Thomasville, who have been attending the reunion, are the guests of w. B. Williams on Ave- nue H. They will return to their home today.
 Crawford Perkins, who has been out west for his health, in company with his brother, J. M. Perkins, has re- turned home.
 Mrs. Mckee, mother of Fred Mo- Rec, Is improving after a severe ill., ness.
 Mrs. Annie Marugg Is the guest of her scu. Chris Marugg.
 W. E. Woodman, who received word that his brother had been killed in the explosion at Banner mines We'd nesday, left immediately for the scene of the accident.
 Mss Mamie Ingram is visiting in Gcodwater and Alexander City.
 't~ l. E. Harris and Miss Minnie Pledges were quietly married Wednes- cay eyening at 1880 o'clock by the Rev. Dr. Steele at the Cumberland parsou- ape in Birmin gham, only few friends of the bride being present. Mir. Harris is connected with the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company as chief electrician at Bessemer and Miss Pledger Is one of Ensley's most attract i've young ladies.
 J. M Perkins, senior member of the firm of J. M. Perkins & Co.,, who went west about three months ago in search of health, returned homo yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Catholic Bazar

A contest for a beautiful doll has been inaugurated at the Catholic bazar with several pretty little girls as con- testants.
 The interest in the other contests is growing and . spirited finish is antic- lpated. The ladies continue to serve dinner and supper, the excellence of which has brought them many patrons A string orchestra is furnishing sweet music during the evening. Mrs. A. C.. Kelly, one of the ladies in charge, had the misfortune to lose her watch and fob somewhere about the bazar. She hopes to have it returned as the watch Is engraved with her initials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

MT. Walk was well known in Bir- mingham among local jewellers. He had often been here in the interests of his business, and had made many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Local Items

With the exception of the convict mines all mines were running full time yesterday On account of the demand for coal the Tennessee Coal and Iron company was unable to grant holi- day to their miners. The convict mines are allowed a holiday by statute, so that only those work who care to earn something for tn cir extra time As was the custom, the prisoners were given a sumptuous feast yesterday
 With only three cases on the docket and these for disorderly conduct, there was no police court yesterday morn ing. A Thanksgiving dinner was served the unfortunates at the city bastile yesterday.
 All the business houses closed yes- terday afternoon in order to allow the clerks and other employees half hol- iday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-21
A Wooden Wedding.

Should you wish to send invitations on
wood you should experience no difficulty,
for thin pieces of board can be obtained
at any carpenter shop. These should be
cut so they will fit in the envelopes. In
stead of using ink, which will run on
boards, use paints, and at the top you
can put the initial of your maiden name
and the initial of your present name.
Under this you may write:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howard Smith,
Wooden Wedding.
October 31st. 1910.
From Eight 10 Eleven.
If YOU do not care for this form an in
formal note written to those you wish to
invite may read:
My Dear Mrs Brown: My husband and are
asking our friends to our wooden wedding ami
+ give us
have you and Mr.. Brown with at the cele-
MARY ELLEN JACKSON.
,, Such notes should be answered imme-
You will have no difficulty in finding
wooden receptacles, bowls. jugs and pitch
ers to hold flowers, and many OF the lat
ter should be distributed about the house.
If you care to stain the articles green or
brown the work is trif1ing When done
with water colors. Beyond these there is
no decoration which will aid in carrying
out the anniversary IDEA.
For the middle of the supper table get a
large wooden sabot or shoe. Stain this
any color you wish and fill with flowers
or growing fern.
Another effective centerpiece would be a
wooden ship such as little children play
with. The larger this is the better. AND
it may be freighted with small cut flow
ers. outlining masts and sails with aspar-
agus vines.
Favors for the women could be tiny
wooden shoes flower filled, or stuffed as
pincushons For the men it would be well
to select amusing wooden toys. for they
add greatly to the fun of the evening.
Only wooden plates and other dishes
should be used for the refreshments, and
a little searching will disclose those of
different shape and size, SO that much va
rety can be secured Sandwiches. salad
coffee or punch. ice cream and cakes
would be nice for supper.
ROSANNA SCHUYLER.