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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Pratt City News

After being acquitted in the court of Judge I. H. Benners of the inferior court of Birmingham, George Jackson, the ne- gro who shot and killed Ash Armstrong about two weeks ago on the pike near Thomas, was rearrested on warrant sworn out before Judge Abernathy and will have another trial next Tuesday. The acquittal in Judge Benners' court was due to the absence of some of the state wit nesses.
 Mrs. George Hall died at the family residence on the Southside at o'clock yesterday morning. She had been i'll for some time and her death was not unex- pected. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 James Schools is seriously i'll at the family residence.
 Mrs. G. M. Taylor has been brought home from St. Vincent's hospital. Her condition is favorable under the circum- stances.
 Dr. w. L. Jones is somewhat improved from his recent serious illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Rate Increase Postponed

Columbus, O., October 20.-Railroad companies of Ohio have postponed their proposed increase in freight rates until February 1, 1911, after having previously postponed 1t until Novem- Der 1. pending an investigation by the interstate commerce commission. The Ohio railroad commission, which re- jected the proposed new tariff of the Ohio roads when they were presented last summer, will await the finding of the national commission before taking up an inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
PERSON AL

Chancellor A H. Benners yesterday re- turned from Jasper, where he has been sitting in chancery for three days and heard testimony in number of local cases.
 Roy Mccullough of the law firm of Tomlinson & Mccullough is in Montgom- cry attending the United States court of appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
THOMPSON WILL
 SPEAK TONIGHT

{ The republicans of the Thompson camp are preparing energetically for their ral- ly to be held tonight at the Jefferson theatre. Joseph O. Thompson, candidate for governor, will make his first public address in Birmingham, and Lee Brock of Tennessee will be heard.
 Campaign Manager Frank H. Lathrop is expecting big crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
At the Shubert

real musical comedy treat is in store for the theatre-goers of Birming- ham. Lew Fields big production of "The Girl Behind the Counter" is com ing to the Shubert theatre tonight, with Dick Bernard in the leading com edy role and supporting company of nearly 100 people. There is saying among theatre managers that "every- thing Lew Fields sends out has the merit of a guaranteed attraction" His companies always give satisfaction. Tn e advance sale Indicates capacity house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Margaret AnrIin Is Hooked

Manager R. s. Douglas of the Jeffer- son theatre announced yesterday that he had booked Margaret Anglin and her company for two performances at the Jefferson theatre Saturday, Octo- Der 29. This famous star and her com pany have been playing an engage ment in New Orleans and will stop here on their way north. The play to be presented is "The Awakening Of Helena Ritchie."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Pool To Deliver Address

B. E. Pool, the. Birmingham road ex- pert who addressed the recent conven- ton of the Alabama Good Roads asso- citation on "The Construction of Sand Clay Roads" has been invited to ad- dress three good roads meetings in various counties of the state. MT. Pool will also assist in organizing perma- nent associations for the road workers of these counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Sword Duel in Havana

Havana, October 2o.-Gen. Freyre Andrade, exsecretary of the interior and ex-speaker of the lower house fought a duel today with the captain of the port, Carlos Aguirro. Swords were used and both combatants were slightly wounded. The cause of the duel was a personal dispute yester- day which developed an exchange of blows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
At the RiiOu

The laugh and grow fat theory would result in many fat people at the Bijou this week, for it is one long contin- uous laugh. "McFadden's Flats" amuses everybody and that is the reason the theatre Is full of people at every per- formance. There remains a matinee Saturday and performance every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
MAYOR GAYNOR
 WILL HELP DIX

New York, October 20.-John A. Dix, democratic candidate for governor, came to town today and a result of his visit was definite assurance that Mayor Gay nor would make public statement favor ing his candidacy.
 "The mayor told me-" said MT. Dix, that he was now preparing his letter, which he will have read at one of the democratic rallies here."
 Asked if the mayor would make any speeches during the campaign. Mir Dix replied:
 No, his voice is not strong enough"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
At the Orpheum

The hold of vaudevilel on the public is evidenced at the Orpheum this week, where the theatre is packed three times every day-at a matinee at 8 o'clock and at the two night performances at 7:30 and o'clock. There are five good vaudeville offerings and everyone is pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Mails 25,ooo Copies of Platform

Chairman Jesse Stallings was yesterday mailing 25.0oo copies of the state demo- cratic platform to prominent Alabamians all over the state. He considers 1t im- portant that the public have a thorough understanding of the platform on which the candidates of the democratic party are running.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Lone Robber Make. . H.ul

Osage, Okla, October 2O.--A lone robber held up and robbed eight per- sons in the Missouri. Kansas and Texas railroad passenger station here today Later he robbed the clerk of local hotel and then escaped. A posse is searching for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 M. H. Crowder of Birmingham to Miss Hattie Dennis.
 Harry Bauer of Republic to Miss Katie Able.
 Singleton R. Borough of Birmingham to Miss Martha l.. O'Barr.
 Henry P White of Centreville to Miss Lucia Reynolds.
 August Koenig of Birmingham to Miss Elise Riggs. Sallie Byron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
E. T. Shaw Returns From Conyentio

E. T. Shaw, the undertaken. has just returned from the twenty-ninth annual convention of the National Funeral Di- rectors' association, which met in De- troit September 2s. 29, 30, October 1. After the convention MT. Shaw spent several days in Chicago and St. Louis, where he made a fine selection of funeral furnish ings notably ladies tailor-made dresses and gentlemen's suits This selection was made with great care and is by far the finest and best ever brought to Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

At a meeting of the board of public works tonight Engineer Smith reported it would cost s6Oo,o00 to complete the sewer and water system of Mobile so as to take in the entire portion inhabited within the city limits
 The mains are to be of sufficient size to care for any possible growth. Previ- ous approximate estimates had placed the cost at $750, ,000 About half the city is now severed and reached by water mains The new territory is divided into three drainage districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

H. T. Hartwell. member of the board of county school commissioners, and vice president of the TurnerH Hartwell Docks company, is consulting an attorney to as- certain If he holds his position as school commissioner illegally. If advice received is to the effect that he does MT. Hart we'll intends to resign the commissioners ship immediately. The docks company recently received a small franchise from the city to build a spur track from the Louisville and Nashville railroad to the docks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
CAPITALISTS BUY
 DAUPHIN ISLAND
DEVELOPMENTS TO BE MADE AT MoBILE-REPoRTI IN SEWERS AND WATER MAINS

Mobile, October 20.-(SpeciaL) )-The re- port that a party of eastern men with unlimited capital, through their agent, J. M. Dewberry, has purchased Dauphin island for s76.OOo, was confirmed today. It is stated approximately $s,ooO,oOo will be spent in improvements and a great causeway connecting the island with the mainland, built through Grants Pass with a draw, and to cost $500,00o is as- sured. A magnificent coaling station on the island will be established by MT. Dewberrys party to take care of ship ping interests which will be attracted there upon the completion of the Panama canal.
 All plans and surveys are in possession of the New York capitalists and the financial end of the work is completed. The s76,000 has already changed hands, although records of the transaction has not yet been filed in probate. The coal ing station will be tremendous in propor- ton and only most modern hydraulic and steam appliances will be installed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
Notice to Owners of School
Land.

Section II of chapter 21S. SeS-
sion laws of 1909 reads in part as
follows: Any purchaser of school
land who shall fail within ten
months after the taking effect of
this act to make any pay ment of
interest or principal due and un
paid at the time this act takes eff
feet shall forfeit all right. title
and interest in and to such land
by virtue Of such purchase, and
the same shall at the expiration
of such ten month 5 period be
open to settlement and purchase.
Any purchaser of School-land
who shall hereafter fail to pay
the annual interest within ten
months after the same becomes
due, or the balance of the pur-
chase money within ten months
after it becomes due, shall at the
expiration of such ten month 5
period forfeit all right, title and
interest in and to such land by
virtue of such purchase, and
such land shall i'm mediately be
open to settlement and purchase.
Such defaulting purchaser shall
at the expiration of such ten
months period be considered a
trespasser on sucn land, if a res
ident thereon, and ejectment
proceedings may be brought
against such defaulting purchas-
er by the county attorney or the
attorney general on behalf of the
state or by any bonafide settler
or purchaser of land.
Section Is. This act shall take
effect and be inforced from and
after its publication in the official
state paper. Approved March
5, 1909. Published in official
state paper March s, 1909.
Assuming that some may not
be familiar with the law, or that
they may have overlooked the
matter, l hereby call attention
to the same.
w. N. LARABEE.
County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

On Friday at midnight we tear
off the 1909 slip from the calen-
dar and 10. a new year smiled
upon us. For all of our friends
and patrons. those who have stood
by US through adversity and
prosperity, and to our many
new subscribers, the World
wishes them the brightest, best
and most prosperous year of
their lives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

J.J. Keraus and w. n. Larabee
returned home from their trip
to old Mexico the first of the
week. They fell in love with
that country and had very
pleasant trip.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
China, where Mr.. Fuson has been
teaching in the Canton Christian
college for the past four years.
Death of Joseph Runyon

Joseph Runyon was born in
Carol county, Ohio. August %,
1884 and died in Wa-Keeney,
/ Kansas, December 81, 1909, hav-
ing lived IS years, 3 months and
% days.
In his early manhood he an
swered his country's call to SER.
vice and enlisted in the Goth Hi
nois regiment of volunteers s; in a
short time he was made q second
lieutenant of Co. F. Goth III. on
on the 23d of May 1865 he was
made a captain of Co, A Goth I'll
inois.
Shortly after the close of the
war from which he received an
honorable discharge, he came to
Kansas and made a home for his
family on the farm northwest of
Ellis in Trego county; where for
nearly thirty years he lived the
life of a successful Kansas farm
er. About four years ago, feel
/ ing the need of a change, he re
hnquiShed the cares of the large
farm to his sons and moved to
Hays and engaged in the imple-
ment business, from which he
retired nearly a year ago, and
had just finished building a com
modious home to rest in after
his years of toll.
Last Monday he was in Wa
Keeney on business and while in
conversation with an old friend,
rehearsing some old army exper-
fences he received the stroke
that resulted in total paralysis
from which he awoke in the land
where sorruw never comes.
At the bedside were his eight
children and the wife, who for
these many years has been the
joy and companion of his life
| The funeral was held in the G.. A.
r. hall with Rev. A. n. Smith in
charge Rev. Scott, a former
pastor, delivered the sermon and
Rev. Gunckel of Oakley, an init
mate friend of the family, made
a most touching address. The
service at the grave was in
charge Of the 6. A. r. 1t is fifty
said of Joseph Runyon as it was
said of an ancient king: And
be died. in good old age, full of
days, riches and honor"
His family. his friends, and
his neighbors will rise up and
call him blessed. Hays News.
DR.. NJ Jay Brown, speci-
alist, of Salina, will be at
the American House, Tues
day Jan. 18th. Ellis, We'd
nesday, Jan. 18th, prepared
10 treat the medical and sur
gical diseases of the Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat, and
to fit glasses.
Wanted Fat hogs. Highest
~ .st-ixnf n1,iea Maid w q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The Scott family were all pres
ent at the Christmas dinner
Stanley and Thomas came down
from Oakley Saturday morning
Christmas and Walter stopped
off on his way from College.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

One of the Horace Huron en-
tertainments and lectures last
Thursday evening was highly en-
joyed by the large audiencepres-
ent. Huron again proved him
self equal to almost anything,
and gave. recitations, banjo solos,
Negro songs and an eloqent adj
dress with the same degree of
excellence. Kansas City Journ-
al
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A concert will be given Janu-
ary Z, 1910 in the courtroom. un-
der the auspices of the Tourist t
cluI,, for the benefit of the libra
ry. Miss Edith Ham, violinist
and Mr. Arvid Wahlin come with
the highest of recommendations
Music lovers viii feel well re
paid in hearing them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The next Teachers meeting
will be held Saturday. January
8, 1910 at 200 p. IN. Professor
w. H. Andrews of the State
agricultural college will address
US on Education for fficiency. F"
Every teacher should be present
and we would be glad to see the
citizens there. Make an effort
to come; it Will be worth while
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A very pleasant reception was
given at the NJ z. parsonage last
Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. W.
E. Scott and daughters, in hon
or of Mrs o. S. Hardten of Claf-
lin. Many sounds of merriment
and social chatter foated from
the parlor as the afternoon wore
away then the spell was broken.
but only for moment as the
guests withdrew to the dining
room where a delicious luncheon
was served. When the twilight
shades began to gather. the lad
les departed all declaring the af-
ternoon had been pleasantly
spent. W E. says he was run
into a corner and not allowed to
be conspicuous parsonage but
the ladies tell US this was a volun-
tary action on his part.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mrs F'eeney. mother of Mrs.
and was buried from the Pres
byterian church last Thursday
Obituary next week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

J. H. Murray, the expert
blacksmith and horse shoer,
went to Kansas City last Friday
night to meet his family who
were enroute To Wa-keeney to
make this their future home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The editor spent last Sunday
in Hays and could not help MOTTO
ing the fine improvements which
are going on in that growing,
prosperous, little city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Miss Edith Ham received quite
an ovation last night, playing the
Second Concerto by Wieniawski
with piano and string quartette
accompaniment. 1t was played
with such perfection of detail,
such delicacy, strength and pur-
ity of tone that it fairly carried
the audience by storm. -Chatta-
nooga Times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Miss Celia K. Cutler. stemoe-
rapher and assistant cashier of
the Wa-Keeney State Bank,
spent Christmas with parents in
Ogallah township
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Louise Bamberg came up from
the Salina Business college to
spend Christmas with her moth
err and sisters. She reports fine
success in her work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

II. B. .Flyr, township trustee.
wishes US to inform all farmers
who have prairie dogs on their
farms that he has a supply of
poison and the law says they
must be eXterminated
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Married at the home of the
brides parents at Emporia, Kan,
Thursday, December 80, Mr..
Chester G. Fuson to Miss Phebe
Meeker. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuson
will arrive in 5Wa-Keeney the lat
ter part of the week to visit for
a few days at the home of their
Uncle John A. Nelson. before
leaving for their home in Canton,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mrs. Scott and daughters en-
tertained few friends Tuesday
afternoon, in honor of their friend
Mrs. Hardten.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Jolly Bill Caskey was up from
Ogallah last Wednesday and
made US an agreeable call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Miss Grace Allison, of Denver,
spent the holidays with her par
entS Rev. and Mrs. Allison.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Gilbert Morell was down from
Collyer this week visiting his
brother, Louis and family.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Can't look well, eat-well or feel
well with impure blood feeding
your body. Keep the blood pure
with Burdock Blood Bitters.
Eat simply, take exercise, keep
clean and you will have long life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Gospel meetings at the Bap-
tist church in Wa-Keeney com
mencing Friday evening. Decem-
ber 31st and continuing until fur
ther notice. Rev. J. Crawford
of Minneapolis will preach. All
are invited
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Miss Lucy Boice and Hazel
Evans attended the wedding of
Oscar Guilbert and Miss May
Purinton last Wednesday even
ing at the home of the bride at
Banner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

9. Steinberger made a busi
ness and pleasure trip to Topeka
the latter part of last week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The board of County Commis-
sioners will meet in regular
session next Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Miss Emma Shepherd left the
latter part of last week for her
home at Ru1o, Nebraska She
will not return until March
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Miss Bessie Courtright came
up from Kansas to eat Xmas tur-
key with the home folks. She
only remained few days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A. D. Robinson, of Jamaica.
Iowo, is visiting his sister, Mrs.
j. j. Drummond this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Robert Sims, of Colorado,
Springs, spent Christmas in Wa
Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Don't forget Fl. r. Peek's big
sale next Thursday north of
Voda.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The Good Will society will
meet with Mrs Larabee, Sr., on
Wednesday, January 5th. Bring
work
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Jno. Best. of Towner, Colo. is
revisiting old scenes in Collyer
township this week Job n say 5
his cattle are doing fine in Color
ado this winter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The Countryman family had
quite a family reunion on Xmas
day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Lucy Courtright was confined
to her home this week with
throat trouble
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

It won't be long now until the
political machinery will begin to
clang.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Finch and daugh-
ter, Viola, also James Finch and
wife spent Christmas in Quinter
with former Lincoln county
friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Rev. Buddenhagen, the popu-
lar pastor of the German Luther
an church. has our thanks for 81
for subscription to a friend in
Nebraska.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Misses Eva and Lizzie Brown
spent the latter part of the week
visiting their uncle Bert Nc
Knight and family of Banner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A V. Hixson spent the week
in OgallaE township visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Miles Powers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

j. Cue has moved into his nev
home west of town, the old III. j
Rasmussen place.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A. p. Hinshaw is weighing
calico and measuring molasses
for the Trego Mercantile Co. Al
goes at it as though he clerked
in his young days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mrs w. Y. Eerrick and daugh-
ter, Lacy are visiting in Russell
this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

J. j. Harrison and family were
passenger on 1O3 last Sunday
evening enroute to their home in
Collyer after spending Christ
mas with home folks at Ogallah
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mrs. R. e. Morse and Mrs. Fl.
Thorn are visiting friends and
relatives this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Hardten,
of Clafin, Kansas, and their two
children spent the yule- tide"
at the NJ. E. Parsonage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

John Frank, manager for Epp-
ler'S implement store, handed
out some of the prettiest calen-
darS of the season this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

w. A. Deorchlag one of the
rising young farmers of Wilcox
township, was a county seat
visitor last Wednesday and made
us an appreciated call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mrs. r. G. Wilson entertained
Miss Kepner, Messers Hickman
and L. Henkle at dinner last Sun
daV.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Miss Emma Courtney, cashier
of the Grinnell, kans., State
bank spent Christmas with her
brothers and sisters in the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Lost-7On the Main street last
Saturday Ladies breast pin.
Finder will be rewardee by leav-
ing same at this office
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Roger Greenwood attend the
corn contest at the State Agri-
cultural college at Manhattan
this week and won sixth prize.
As Trego County is not in the
corn belt this speaks good for
Roger and Trego County
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

w. D. Keller is again on the
streets after quite serious i'll
ness.