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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-07-28
ATHENS.

Charles Chapman and wife return
ed 10 Wateryille July Il, after a brief
visit in town, the guests OF Mrs. Hell
en- Chapman.
Robert Hall returned to Boston last
week. Mrs. Hall and daughter and
Dr. Scott and wife return this week.
Frank York and Frank Robinson
left July p for Boston.
Edgar Fox also left the same day
for Portland to attend an automobile
school.
Clyde Fox of Pittsfeld has been the
guest of relatives here for several
days past.
Miss Laura Holman, accompanied
by an lady friend. arrived last week
from New York to pass her annual
vacation with her parents. Her
brother. Ernest Holman of Fairfield
and a friend, were here over Sun
day
Mrs. Fannie Williams Hawkins OF
Somerylle. Mass, was in town last
week. the guest of her cousin. Mrs
Dana Farmer.
Charles Burgess, wife and two
children of Oregon. were registered
at the Athens house Saturday night
MI. DUH tbS was DOl II Ill vi ilNlAiN
but has been in the west several
years. He is calling briefly on old
friends in Maine and came here par
ticularly TO look after his fathers
business. Mr.. Burgess has passed a
few weeks with his father at the
home of sister in Lynn. Mr. Bur
CESS, Sr.. left here June for Lynn
where he is receiving medical treat
ment, having been in very poor
health for a year past.
DR.. Thompson and wife of Taft
Vile, Conn, arrived Tuesday even
ing by auto.
Mrs. Hannah Kemp and daughter
Lena of Otisfield arrived the same
evening for a visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Corson.
Bert Troy of Berlin, N. H.. Joined
his wife and son here Monday for
visit with his sisters, Mrs. L. C.
Williams and Mrs. w. N. Sanders.
Rev. II. F. Milligan escaped very
serious injury when thrown from his
carriage at Skowhegan Monday by
his horse being frightened at an au-
tomoble.
Dexter Milligan of Boston arrived
Monday for a visit with his brother,
Rev. II. F. Milligan.
Mrs. Fannie Tibbetts, our local
trained nurse, after two weeks care
of Mrs. Pratt, returned to her home
for a brief rest and went the first
of last week to Brighton to care for
Charles Perkins, who is suffering
from a broken neck caused by being
thrown from his carriage, his colt
being frightened by a hog near the
road.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-07-28

Gates. conducted by FIR. Curren OF
Madison, were held at the home Mon
day afternoon. Mrs Gates had endur-
ed a long illness with much courage
She was thirty-two years of age and
leaves a husband and eight children
to mourn her loss besides father
mother. brothers and sisters.
returned from few days visit In
pittsfield.
Agnes T. Cole of Roslindale, Mass.
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B
Goodrich.
Mr.. Piper of Providence, r. l., has
been the guest of Mrs. Fannie Piper
and they attended the wedding al
Caratunk of Mary E. Clark and John
O. Piper ON Tuesday afternoon, July
20.
Take look at our new $14.50
1850, 1880 and $21.00 Kirschbaum
Suits in blues and fancy worsteds
Donigan's Kennebec Clothing House
Bingham.
We are placing first class Furni-
ture in nearly all the homes In
northern Somerset. If we did not
sell better goods at lower price
could we do this? We sell the same
grade of goods 20 per cent cheaper
than outside parties do with big ex-
pense. Does any outside firm tell
you that they buy cheaper than we
do? They may cheaper made goods
but not the same grades and we will
be glad to prove this statement. Doni-
gans Kennebec Furniture House,
Bingham.
DIR. A. H. Clark will be at the resi-
dence of A. S. Burke, Bingham, on
Tuesday. August 2, for four days, for
the practice of dentistry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-07-28

school in No 8. The assignment y,
teachers for the Maple Grove and
Longfellow schools have not yet baaN
made.
Miss Mile Young will teach in
Wellington.
Leslie Grundy, Millie Young and
Marion Whipple all passed their final
examinations for entrance to Uniyer.
sity of Maine.
Several teachers of Scion and vi.
cinity are taking the summer course
at Pennington.
Superintendent G. c. Hight is TAX.
ing the educational course at the
summer school, University of Maine
The village schools will open the
first Monday in September 1t is not
decided yet whether the rural schools
will begin earlier or not.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-07-28
SOUTH EAST CORNyHLE.

Bert Written was at Fred Bur.
rill's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Richard Of
Parkman, are visiting her parents
Mr. and Mrs C. H. Wheeler.
Mrs. Currie is very sick at this
writing.
Miss Estella futile visited at
George Currie's Sunday.
Miss Edith Maxwell is at the home
of her aunt, Mrs. F S. Burrill for a
visit
Mrs. Carrie Clark visited at Mrs.
Mont Beams last Saturday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-07-28
SOLON.

Quite a number from here attend
ed the theatre and ball at Lakewood
Friday evening.
Howard Steward of Skowhegan,
was in town the last of the week
P. S. Longley and family and
guests, spent the day Wednesday at
Lake Embden.
Lewis Whipple of Waterville, was
in on business the first of the week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-07-28
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted us in our sad
bereavement and for all the love and
sympathy expressed in the beautiful
floral offerings.
Mrs. A. X. Perkins and Family.
Skowhegan, Me-, July 26, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
DR. GLASGOW GOES
 TO WASHINGTON

Dr. M. W. Glasgow of this city, who was recently appointed by the National Red Cross to have charge of the new rescue car recently placed in commission by that organization, has lei. for Wash ington. He will receive desnite orders in that city as to his future work and will then assume charge of the rescue car. The new car is now in Buffalo and pr. Glasgow will probably go to that city and assume his duties. 4..s.
 Ire car will be sent to every state in the union, educating railroad employees and mine workers into the resf-methods of preventing accidents. In this way the Tsed Cross hopes to save hundreds Of lives that would be lost through thought less employees who can be taught how to avoid certain dangers.
 In addition 10 handling such an import ant scope of duty the car VII be avail able at all times for mine work where explosions have occurred,
 The car has been given to the Red Cross by the Pullman company. It IS equipped with every modern contrivanoe to aid injured persons and Is up-to-date Il every possible particular.
 The railroads have agreed to transport the car free of charge to any part Of America.
 pr. Glasgow was singled out of a grea. many medical men on accclnt of his connection with First Ai1 work at Wylam, associated by Dr. Rountree, who has also been signally honored by the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05

In ' card to the editor of The Age-Her- ald yesterday morning, Sidney F. Lazarus called for something practical in the sug- s.estion for municipal lodging house for Birmingham.
 He opened the matter by guaranteeing a donation of all the beds. springs. mat tresses, pillows. chairs and pieces Of linen required in such an institution.
 The practical suggestion of Mr. Lazarus brought forth some discussion from prom inent men of Birmingham. Following are some of the expressions:
 John L. Parker said: T have read the communication of MT. Lazarus in The Age-Herald and indorse partially what was said. I am very much interested in establishing in Birmingham all those in stitutions had in large cities. We have duties to perform in charitable work and no avenue opens up wider field than by the establishment of municipal lodging house. I will not only give financial aid to such project, but will follow MT. Lazarus lead and give all the medicines or drugs needed in such an institution I desire to see such an institution created here.''
 Elnmet Collins of Collins & Co.,, grocers. said: "A municipal lodging house is an institution that is needed here. and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
GREENFIELD LEAVES
 FOR NEW YORK

Cecil Grenfell. the London banker, who has been in this district looking into Southern Steel and Iron conditions, left Gadsden yesterday for New York. He will sail from that city to England, ac- cording to his statement to friends In Birmingham.
 It was stated that MT. Grenfell was in Birmingham Saturday and yesterday, but this was denied by several persons here who are close to the banker from London.
 MT. Grenfell left here last Tuesday, os- tensibly to go to New York. However, he received information in Atlanta which caused him to stay there day or so and then make a trip over some properties of his company near Atlanta. He later went to Gadsden, where he was joined Saturday by local officers.
 The party from Birmingham which joined MT Grenfell at Gadsden returned to this cit-o ast night. It was stated that MT. .-.ifell and MT. Kyle of Gads- den. the Southern steei and iron ca directors. helsT a conference in tH " and then made another close inspection of the properties of the com pany.
 After completing this the banker left for New York He had & drawing room on tho n-American limited, leaving here last night at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
HOME COMING DAY"
 AT BAPTIST CHURCH

One of the greatest days in the his tory of the Twenty-seventh Street Bap- tis, church was recorded yester day as the Home Coming Days" when the mem bers of the church assembled to welcome their pastor, the Rev. J. o. Galley who was granted two months leave of ab- sence to take work at the seminary.
 The day was one of joyolsness and fellowship and the occasion was in every way a great success. The affairs of ths church seem to be in fine shape. Not only was the money raised to defray all current expenses of the church, but the old debt of the church which has beeo carried for aboutsnine years was entirely wiped out.
 The church is in better shape than ever before for the great task before 1t, and 1t has a great future in such noble and faithful people led by such an able and active pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
ONE MAN KILLED
 IN FRISCO WRECK Body Is Unidentified But Sup posed to Live in Ensley THE ENGINE TURNS OVER  Brakeman James Feilder Suffers a Broken Leg When Nine Freight
 Cars Follow Engine
 Into Ditch

An unidentified white man was killed and James Feilder white brakeman, suffered a broken leg in a freight wreck on the Frisco yesterday at l2:1o o'clock near Hilliard, few miles west of Jasper.
 The train was derailed, throwing the engine and nine cars from the track. The unidentified white man was presumably beating his way to Memphis, as he was caught under one of the toppling cars and crushed to death.
 The brakeman was caught and his leg broken by one of the freight cars over- turning.
 The white man killed had | card in his pocket bearing the following address,
 l2S1 Avenue H. Ensley." lie could not be identified last night. He is said to resemble an Italian laporer. about 165 pounds in weight, feet, 9 inches in height and a short. dark moustache. IIa possessed S7 in money when iis mangled remains were taken from beneath the freight car. The remains were placed on tra,n No, gil, which is due here at o'clock in the evening. and carried to Jas per, where they were delivered to A B. Legg, an undertaken. They are being held there for identification and unless claimed will be buried by the Frisco railroad after reasonable length of time.
 MT. Fellder, whose leg was broken. was placed on the same train and brought 10 Birmingham, where he was treated by Surgeon Wilder of the Frisco railroad. Cause Unknown | The officers of the road could not give
 any cause for the wreck last night They
 said that the train was opttating at d I reasonable rate of speed when 1t deraied.
 causing the engine to turn over. The en-
 zine was followed by the nine loaded
 cars, which were piled one upon the other.
 The wreckers were sent from Birming- l ham and from. Amory to the scene. They l were at work all yesterday afternoon | clearing the debris. but had not completed at a late hour last night. J. F. Liston. assistant superintendent Of the south eastern division, is directing the work of clearance. It is expected that the main line will be clear by this morning. Trains Delayed The wreck, besides inf1icting personal injury, played havoc with train oper- ations. Practically all trains operating from Birmingham and into Birmingham were detoured from the scene of the wreck Train No. 105, due here at 4:o5 O clock, reached here last night seven hours late Train No. s11, due here at 5
 o'clock, was four hours late. On this
 train. which Is local, all passengers were transferred at the scene of the &C., l cidcnt and brought to Birmingham. Pas
 sengers en route to Memphis were also | transferred
 l Train No 106, leaving rere at 1920 o'clock, was detoured from Jasper to | JIaleyyille over the Southern railway, thence over the Illinois Central to Corintn and back to the Frisco from that point Train No. 105, due here at 4:05 o'clock was detoured by Haleyville, and reached here over the Frisco line fir. Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
BIG OIL DEAL
 IS UNDER WAY


 It is probable that a deal will be closed tomorrow whereby 10000. acres of oil and gas fields will be secured by the Shannon syndicate of Pittsburg for de- velopments here. P. shannon, who has been here for the past several days work ing on such plan said yesterday he was waiting for the proper formal plans to be completed before prospecting for gas and oil in and around the present Fay cite fields.
 He said 1t was the purpose of himself and associates to prospect a large area if it was secured and that they feel sure there is fine store of gas and oil in this community. He said it would require about $15O,0O0 to properly pros- pect the land and if nothing was found 1t would be lost. On the other hand MT Shannon said if oil or gas is found tho prospectors would be amplyy re- paid for the work.
 MT. Shannon has been in the oil busi- ness for great many years. He has developed as many fields as any man In the oil business. He believes that plenty of oil and gas exist in the neighborhood of Fayette. MT. shannon said if the commodities were found his associates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
PEOPLE WOULD SUPPORT
 PUBLIC LODGING HOUSE

remarks of MT. Lazarus in the morning paper are timely. I will donate portion of the groceries needed to operate such place and feel sure other men In our line of bushes will do something like this Where 1t is found impracticable to use all groceries donated our company will give financial aid to such a lodging house In this city there are probably raore cases of distress that could be rem edied than ever come to the surface"
 Robert Jemison, Jr.. said: "I am not well acquainted with the needs of Bir- mingham regarding a lodging house. However the people of Birmingham never fail to give aid to worthy under takings and the establishment of a mu- Iicipal lodging house would not be any exception. I would be glad to donate my portion in such an undertaking
 q have not given the matter much thought, said A. H. Ford last night in speaking of the proposed municipal lodg- ing house, but these men without a dime should be taken care of. If such a proj- ect were started I would be glad to rem der any assistance possible. While we have charitable associations such as the Salvation Army and the United Charities, there is unquestionably gap. The ques- ton is, Does this municipal lodging house i'll the gap? The people on the streets should be cared for for many reasons. In the first place, 1t prevents crime by removing the necessity. The proposal of MT. Lazarus is a good one, believe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Real Estate Trnnsfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate, in which amounts of $100O or more were involved, were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s20OO-E. s. McGlathery to F. B. Mc- Glathery, part lots l and ?, E. S. Gil- let's addition to Woodlawn.
 $3600-R. w. Draper to H. B. Rives, part of the northeast quarter of the south west quarter of section 3S, township IT. range 2 west
 $26O0-J. w. Mckee to J. D. Stewart lot 4, block 3. Elinor.
 s25OO-C. E. Wilson to George w. Birch lots 19 and 20 block 473, city. s6750-M E. Colby to C. R. Dickson, loi B. block 442, city.
 sse5o-Edith Whittemore to F. A. Thom- as, lot 4, survey of Mountain View.
 $25O0-M S. Smith to N. o. Tyler, lot B block 41, second addition toANorth. -Bir- mingham.
 sSoo0-James M. Smith to N. o. Tyler lots 1 and 2, block 1, second addition te North Birmingham.
 $2400-J. M. Smith to N. O. Tyler. lots 12 and 13 block l, survey of Dimmick City.
 $325o-Anita Realty company to Ida J Meroney, part lots and 3. Waverly Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
AIRSHIP COMPANY
 TO BE FORMED

mesting will be held tomorrow for the pW SC of organizing s5oo,0oO7 cor poration to manufacture aerorlanes. The company will consist of several prom inent men who have been making an Zell. air craft.
 It is probable that John L. Parker will be elected president of the now company It is the final purpose of ,he company to fly airships made in Birmingham and the first one will be named n honor of this city. The patent of Mir. zell is said to have three planes and lie has been specially requested by government offt, cers to perfect g. models ,A 't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
OPERA COMPANY
 CHARTERS TRAIN

Local officers of the Southern railway were advised yesterday that the Bessie Abott Grand Opera company had char tered a special train of i've Pullman cars and diner to be used on their tour to Birmingham and other southern cities. The tour will require three weeks time and the train will be operated special over the various railroads in the south ct all times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 John A. Fisher of Birmingham to Miss Merlyn Craddock.
 John Burrows of Birmingham to Miss Myrtle Wilson.
 I. ". Williams of Memphis to Miss Mary Brewster.
 Walter c. Johnson of Pinson to Miss Pearl S. Polk.
 Betsor C. Roper of Trussville to Miss Frances Lee.
 R. A. Wilson of Birmingham to Miss Frankie Dismuke.
 E. J. Stephens of Flat Creek to Miss Cissie Quinn. ! A. G. Hawkins of Birmingham to Miss Nellie May Taylor.
 William A. Haley of Wylam to Miss Ruthie P. Tennyson.
 Newman c. Hoyles of Birmingham to Miss Antoinette Redus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05

ficers of the Alabama Great Southern railroad that no less than three negro women hearing of the death of Wood son had claimed him as their hus- band The negro was not known to be married by local officials and 1t IS probable that some difficulty will arise in delivering his remains to the proper and accredited wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05

would bring 1t to market without any financial assistance from the outside, as they were competent financially to care for such problems.
 The entrance into this field of man who Is so widely known as MT. Shannon leads to the belief that fine prospect is h store for gas pipe lines to this city, He said it would require about 30 days or more to sink one well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
THE WEATHER

Washington, December 4.-Forecast for Alabama: Rain Monday, colder in the af.,rnoon Tuesday fair; moderate to brisk southwest to northwest winds.
 For Mississippi and Lousana: Rain and colder Monday; Tuesday fair; moderate to brisk winds, becoming northwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
President Jacobs Arrives

". w. Jacobs, president of the Shelby Iron company, arrived in Birmingham last night. He will visit Shelby, where the furnaces of the company are located, possibly tomorrow. President Jacobs will be accompanied by some other officers of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
FOR THE PUBLIC
New Formula Cures Coughs, Colds
 Bronchitis and HOnrsehess In Five Hours

Bronchitis and Hoarseness
 In Five Hours
 Much Is being done in these days to stop the ravages of consumption, pur probably nothing has been so effective as teaching the public how to break up a cold and cure coughs, bronchitis. o ton, silitis. etc, with simple home mixed madicine. A laxative cough syrup,freo from whislfey is the prime need. cough indicates inflammation ana con an excess of waste and poison in the system. A tonic laxative cough syrup rids the system of congestion. while re- lieving the painful coughing. Get the foliowing and mix at home: One-half ounce fluid wild cherry bark, one ounce compound essence cardiol and three Snake the bottle and take twenty drops every half hour for four hours Then one-half to one teaspoonful three or four times daily. Give children less, according to age. Cut this out and save 1t for some friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Third Degree.

Charles Skinners great play, ''The Third Degree will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre tonight, tomorrow matinee and tomorrow night. Telling as it does story revolving about the al- legged extortion of confessions from sus- pected criminals by police Officials, re- newed interest is added to the theme by the fact that a senatorial committee has recently been appointed to conduct ma . tional investigation and render a report on the subject with suggestions for the complete abolition of the custom In presenting his phase of the third degree MT. Klein has evolved a s.ory of ab- sorbing interest, the central character of the plot Is young man, son of wealthy family. who, while presumably attending college. is, as & matter of fact, hitting high spots of lively career, marries a girl considered by his family ieneath his station. He is cast off, and through d combination of circumstances Is found asleep in the home of a friend at the time the latter Is discovered dead with a bull let hole In his head. The young man IS accused of murder. and after a seven- hour session with the police signs con- fesson. The efforts of the yo lng wife to prove that the confession Is unture, which ultimately she does, present one of the strongest stage pictures that has been disclosed in long time. Through her devotion 1t Is shown that her husbands S friend committed suicide, and that her husband was browbeaten into signing a confession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
"Madame X"

Tonight at the Shubert theatre Henry w. Savage will offer the Alex ander Bisson story of Mother Love. Madam X," with an extraordinary cast of players. including Mabel Mont gomery. Madame X' enjoyed a phe- nomenal run at the Lyric theatre in New York city, and the public were indeed loath to bid farewell to the greatest drama of the century. It is tear-compelling> play and depicts in vivid manner the strong love of a mother for her son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
George Sidney at the Bijou

Whenever George Sidney is fan- nohnced to appear at the Bijou the- atre hundreds of theatregoers know that there Is week of excellent come dy original fun. pretty girls. catchy music and brilliant stage pictures, in store. It has always been true, and this year 1t will be even truer than ever before. Not only will clever Busy Izzy' be seen at his best in the best vehicle he has ever had, but he will be assisted by clever Carrie Web Der, last year the star in "The Girl From Rectors." and admittedly one of the queens of the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
La Boheme a Week Hence

As announced in The Age-Herald yes- terday, the Bessie Abott Grand Opera company will present La Boheme'' at the Orpheum and not at the Shubeft, as had been previously advertised. The Shubert Theatrical company has leased the Orpheum for the occasion on ac- count of its greater seating capacity and it's larger Stage. The date of the performance VIII be next Monday, De- cember 12.
 The Bessie Abott company is the lar gest operatic organization en tour and one of the largest that ever appeared in ths United States. After short south ern tour 1t will open notable engage Hnent at the New theatre, New York.