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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Harvey K. Hall of Amery to Miss Cor della Hawkins.
 Henry Clegg of Birmingham to Miss May Marks.
 John H. Glover of Birmingham to Miss Mae Morrison.
 P. M. Walsh of Birmingham to Miss Dora Holland.
 Monroe Phillips of Argo to Miss Maudy Rowe.
 Lee Phillips of Argo to Miss Ida Rowe. A. S. Sutton of Jasper to Miss Ruby Buckelew. Phillip Neuert of Montgomery to Mrs Emily J. Hunn
 G. Oliver Self of Pleasant Valley to Miss Inda McCay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Negro Delivery Boy stabbed

Ralph Dawson, colored, stabbed Jim Galloway, colored, last night at the meat market of Newmon & Brown at Fourth avenue and Twentieth street The two boys are delivery boys for the Newmon & Brown meat market and while they were sitting in the stairway at the side of the market last night waiting for orders they began fighting and the stab ping resulted. Galloway was stabbed above the heart with pen knife and was taken to the hospital in a serious condi- tion. He had hemorrhage of the lungs last night and the wound may result fatally The boy who did the stabbing made his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Iucorporated i'm DeIe;vare

The Alabama United oil and Gas com pany has been incorporated in Delaware with a capital of s1,OOooOo. The board of directors for the first year consists of J. A. Caldwell, Birmingham Ben F. Bar bour, Birmingham; J. B. Stagg, Birming- ham; Carl Steiners Birmingham; Robert R. Zel Birmingham; A. c. Howze, Bir- mingham; Samuel D. Brady, Parkersburg, w. Va; Harry w. Davis, Wilmington, Del; R. s. Wynne. Richmond. Va. The office of the company is at 613 Farley building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Rakestrnw Goes to Atlanta

O. S. Rakestraw of the Seaboard Air Line severed his connection with the local operating department yesterday and will leave thIs morning for Atlanta. where he accepts position in the chief dispatcher s office. Mir Rakestraw has been in the seaboard service here since the company began operating trains into Birmingham, and his promotion is very gratifying to his large circle of friends m this district. He will be at the division headquarters, which were formerly maintained here but afterward removed to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Dridxe. Files Expense Account

One hundred and ten dollars and seventy cents. of which $20 were paid to graft srs," was the sum expended by D. L. Bridges in his candidacy for the office of street commissioner in the late city pri- mary, according to an expense account filed yesterday in the office of the probate court. Five dollars and fifty-fve cents of the amount expended was refunded by the
 ity committee. ,li,i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Secretary Norton's Wife I. Better

Beverly, July 9.-(special) Mfrs. Charles D. Norton, wife of the private secretary to President Taft. was operated upon for appendicitis today. It was said tonight hat she was resting well and would re- cover. MT. and Mrs. Norton were about to leave for their summer home on Long Island where their three children are. when she fell III. She was hurried to the Beverly hospital in an automobile, where pr. Sam J. Mixter performed the opera ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Legal Steps Will Be Taken

Columbus. Ohio, July 9.-After a confer ence with Wayne B. Wheeler and others of the Anti-Saloon league here, Detective Hale announced late today that he had decided not to take 50 detectives to New ark and serve warrants upon the city and county officials and the proprietors of Speak Easies."
 Mir. Wheeler announced that the fight to oust the Speak Easies" in Newark will be continued in a legal way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

religious testimony. He not only reads and studies his Bible, but he admits that in the perplexing affairs of his life he constantly turns to it and asks; What does the Bible say on this point? The Bible is to me the source from which l draw strength and light. In hours of trembling and fear l lay hold on this treasure of comfort" There is a touch of human pathos in the last admission, and the outspoken faith of this monarch coincides with the publication Of work that is sure to command much of the public interest in days to come, namely, 'The Religious Life of Gladstone" It is said of the great statesman that he seldom travelled any distance to a cab met meeting without learning a portion of Scripture or consulting his prayer book And If one studies the tempera- ments of the two Williams one finds much in common. They were both fear less and when compeled to speak the convictions of the soul, regardless of pub lie opinion, and when, as we fear the drift of public men is all too lax as to the culture of introspective meditation, we consider it a happy coincidence that the kaiser and Gladstone one by his liy- Ing voice and the other by his memoirs, should recall us to the value and inspi- ration of that 'impregnable rock" the Bible.
 The principal services in connection with the Roman Catholic ceremonies of the Westminster cathedral In England were as follows: On June 2S the high mass, at which the Bishop of Portsmouth was celebrant, will begin about 12 noon. At 7:3O p. m. first vespers of SS. Peter and Paul the the archbishop was the celebrant. The sermon preached by the Bishop of Clifton, and the Te Deum sung at Benediction.
 On June 29 the feast of SS. Peter and Paul, a solemn mass of thanksgiving for the consecration of the cathedral and for the restora ton of the hierarchy. The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Newport At p. m. second vespers of SS. Peter and Paul was sung. The Bish- op of Birmingham acted as celebrant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Wants Damages for Mashed Fingers

An unique suit filed yesterday in the circuit court against the Pratt Cinsoli- dated Coal company claims for Joe Me- Clelland. a convict at Banner mines, $1O00 CTS. It is claimed that two of the plain tifs fingers were mashed under the wheel of coal car while he was engaged in his duties at the mines on September 15 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
VITAL STATISTICS
 GIVEN FOR JUNE

A total of PA births and 203 deaths was the record in Birmingham TOT 1,pe Tuberculosis claimed 27, intes- tinal disorders. 43, violence a. here Is the report In full;
 Diseases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

The German emperor in one of his many frank moments, has given what would be deemed in certain circles a good
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

New York, Feb. % More than four
million peasons attend moving picture
shows every day in the United States,
according to Prof. Chas. Smith Of
Columbia University. This total, he
adds is four times as great as the num-
ber who GO to all other theaters COM
bined. Speaking before the congrega-
tion of the Church Of the Messiah here
last night, Professor Smith declared
that the moving picture show is great
educational power. Under an adequate
censorship, he said, it could be made a
force Of moral and mental uplift acc
ond to none >"
Here in Hays Manager Cox proposes
only to show those picturee that are
amusing and educational, entirely re-
jecting all views that are not 50, and
then the ladies and children as well as
the gentlemen will find it q pleasant
place to spend an evening.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

We are making farm loans at the
lowest rate Of interest ever offered in
the county. No extra commission: we
live up to our motto: ''Live and let
Live" The J. n. SCHAEFER l5-tf
Loan and Insurance Agency.
Now that people are beginning to
clean up their yards and start the early
gardening, people owning chickens will
have to begin to keep them shut up.
No doubt the Marshal will soon publish
his chicken and cleaning up notices.
We regret to note that Ralph Abbott
and family have sold out and are leav-
ing our county. They will make their
future home in Montgomery county
in the southeastern part Of the state,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Dillon and Mr..
Rasmussen moved to.
Next Saturday the Teachers Asso-
citation Of Cove County meets at Grin
nell, and Miss Olive Westbrook Of our
city has the first number on the pro-
gram after the opening exercises and
sings q solo in the afternoon. She
seems to have become popular in her
work up there.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

1 w. A. Smith has bought the E. r.
Cole driving horse.
Miss Verne Ross and Miss Lena Daily
Of Ellis spent last Sunday here visiting
Mrs T. ]. HaddOek.
Beautiful hats in the very latest
styles will be seen at the VIrmOnd
opening next week. Don't miss it.
! Mr.. Rogers, the bOok-keeper al
Havemann's lumber yard, has just re-
turned from q months vacation at bis
home at Elk Falls, Kans.
The Methodists are having lots of
sand hauled so as to Re ready to again
work on the church fonpdstion as soon
as the weather will permit Of the Ce-
ment work.
In the Cove county court, the man
Scott, who killed a fellow prisoner
some time ago, was tried and d jury
decided he was insane and he will be
sent 70 the asylum for life.
Rev. A. N. Smith of the Methodist
church has secured horse and car
key and Buckeye school houses, where
he holds religious services.
Lacrosse papers advertise Q High
School Literary and Athletic meet to
take place there in April and our High
School boys and girls should get ready
and go over and take part.
Thursday the Presbyterian ladies
held another eating, this time in the
Brunswick Annex, where you could
select what you wanted and pay for
what you ordered. A large crowd at
tended and quite nice financial sum
was taken in by the society.
AS will be noticed, many citizens
have requested. and Mayor Philip has
called public meeting to organize a
Commercial Club. This IL a very pro-
per move and should be an active
movement as it could do our town lots
Of good. Others Of our surrounding
towns have tried them and they are
helping their town in many ways.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

The Stallion law published by us
last week was a surprise to many Of
the owners in our county, and this
week they have been sending in their
applications as they do not want to
rick the SO fine.
Much wheat came in this week from
the south and east, but hardly load
seemed to be brought in from that rich
wheat belt west of Hays in Buckeye OF
Ellis township. People like to trade in
Hays If the roads are good for hauling.
What inIerest do you pay? Ask
yourself this question if you wish to
make loan. Come in and see US, we
will save you money. Have done it foz
others, will do so for you. 15-tf
The J. NJ. SCHAEFER
Loan and Insurance Agency.
In decision of the U. S. Court in
Colorado last week over the question
of the right of-way of the U. P. rail-
way, as to whether they had zoo or 4OO
feet between Denver and Greeley and
the-n0rt line of the state, the court
decided that they bad 400 feet without
a question.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

Culiens in now hauling LOTS Of Rand
for those who are going to build this
spring.
Lots Of rock is being hauIed'on our
streets this week showing more i'm
prOvements 70 be made.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Hall had the
Measure of entertainire the EpiseoraI
Riahop at tea last Sunday
The terrace on the PENNY nrnpertv
slOn0 South Chestnut street was nieeiv
graded this week and improves its
looks.
Tueadav the Reensryders prepared
q famiiv 4nrkev dinner and surprised
Daddy Henry by inviting him in to the
feast.
Work was resumed this week on the
foundation Of the Methodist church.
which had to be stopped when bad
weather came.
Mrs. Grace (GOo6aD Hubbard has
returned to her home in Kansas CITY,
after having had pleasant visit with
her parents here.
Ellsworth Dodrill, one o. our Normal
students. has accepted the principalship
Of the school at PaIco, Kansas, as the
principal has resigned.
You decide on the price and Misses
Virmond will furnish you your Spring
hat at your liking. Children or Misses
are sure 20 be satisfied.
Sunday was q perfectly beautiful
dav and everybody seemed to be out
of-doors, riding. autoinG or walking
around town seeing the improvements.
Another Russian family landed here
Monday night direct from the old coun-
try and were met here in town by
some Of their friends and taken out to
the farm.
John O'Laughlin sold to Will Craig
Of Natoma this week a new Ford Car.
He also sold to C. c. Cochran Of Plain
vile ''velie 40'' and to W. E. Smith
Of FairpOrt t'velie 20.''
The Episeopalians organized q Sum
day School last Sunday and will con
tinue to hold it every Sunday afternoon
at 8 O'Clock. And all the children are
invited to attend instead Of playing on
the streets.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05
NeIson-c.ns Picture Show.

The motion picture show OF the Mel
son-Gans prize fight, that took place
over two years ago, was given Satur-
day night in the hall before a large
crowd, who were yer orderly and
watched every picture with great IN
cerest, so as not to miss single mo-
tion, it being view Of every action on
that platform during the great battle.
II gave people an IDEA of those affairs
and to many it was surprise as there
was little hard hitting. 1t was mostly
a huggin9 affair and the e0nsb4sants
punched each other in the ribs to wear
one another ont and only hit hard
when they separated. Finally Nelson
got Cans all worn cut and he gave mp
exhausted Il is hoped that George
Cox will arrange TO give our citizens
ard his patrons views Of standard plays
OF exhibits every couple weeks. and
the people sill gladly pap qaartsr soe
lssah ~ aErS17s<ezHs q aafersnfese<rsaa
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

It is told that this time the demo
Gratis of the county are willing and anx-
ious to give the nomination as Repre-
sentative from this county TO John
Mcmahon of Ellis, ard he would no
doubt make good and popular man.
It would seem only fair to let Ellis
have this place, that they have sought
for so many years, this time and the
next legislature has no U. S. Senator
to elect, only the routine business for
the best interests of the State.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

The YOcementO road matter took a
new turn this week. The Cement Mill
men had conference with the railroad
officials. showed them fully the amount
the mill was paying the company, the
Importance Of the road and asked that
the roadway between Hays and Yoce-
mento be opened up. And it looks now
as if the railroad will open up road
the whole 16O foot wide, taking in
their whole right OF way on the north
aide from the Hays bridge 70 Yoce-
mento, and build fence along their
outside line, and close the road where
possible on the south side. Then the
travellers can pick road out Of the
$50 feet that will suit them.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

Our article last week on the road
question west of town was a surprise
to many of our people, especially the
business men, who now see why we
are loosing so much of that Buckeye
and east Ellis township trade, which is
now going to Yocemento or to Ellis
We have fine roads leading from Hays
south. north and east, but few realized
that outside Of the right of way there
was not direct road east and west be-
tween the Old-time Stacy school house
on the hill four miles southwest Of
town and the Bellman school house
four miles northwest of town. SO there
is no way for those farmers to get to
town with their loads except on the
right Of way and that means TO cross
the railroad track several times. Every
section line should be opened as q road
and then the people could choose which
they preferred and come to town easily
and our merchants get the trade. It
shouldn't Be a Palmer fight, bat Our
Commercial Club. representing the
business men Of our city, should see
that al these roads are opened On Sec
tion lines, regardless of whose land
tAsR ezoaz
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

Hagel, the piano tuuef, came here
this week and put number Of pianos
in tune.
Court commenced again this week
and beRan grinding again on the
Threshing machine case.
viii Harmon of the Saline shipped 8
car load Of eighty fine fat hogs to the
Kansaa City market this week.
Peter johnson this week sold the
former Lew Johnson farm over in
Pleasant Hill township TO the Reidel
brothers.
Railroad Agent, Art Noble and fam
ilv are hack from their vacation trip.
and enjoyed pleasant time with their
relatives.
Fred johnson If the north Hamilton
section was in Saturday. he soon
moves to the old Watson ranch. north
Of the river.
Note that the AESsses Virmond have
their Spring Millinery opening next
Fridav and Saturday, and the ladied
should bs there.
It is told that Postmaster Hoff Of
Turkville will resign and the Office will
again be located on the Hobbs place
near the school house.
E. R. Cole, C. ". Dickinson, Harvey
Hoag, James Swiree and Cbas. Dinees
left for Mobile, Alabrma, Tuesday
night to look over some land.
Pa Philip has the spring fever evil
dentlv, as he was working in bis garden
this week wearing his straw hat. But
he always has very successful garden.
Levi StOner and wife of Denver
came down Monday TO visit relatives
and to help Henry Reemsnyder cele-
brate his birthday. which occurred this
week.
Our old timer. Jim Magrane, of Liv-
cry Stable fame here twenty-five years
ago, was this week leading herd Of
horses down Chestnut street like in
olden times.
George Spencer has sold his house
and lot on South Fort street to the
Miller Bros, who will improve the
property by building real estate Of
fee there. George and his family will
move to Quinter.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

Our Pete Bissing gave another Musi-
Gale in his music rooms in Topeka last
week. The entertainment was fur
nished by his scholars and the Topeka
papers give it a long complimentary
notice as q great success
The Bethany boys basket ball team
Of Lindsborg played two games with
the Normal team here this week. The
Normal boys excelled them in team
work and good playing in general and
won in both games Monday nights
score was 81 to 81; Tuesday night 4e
to SO.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

Last Saturday a number of farmers
interested in good roads met at the
Court House to discuss the subject and
this Saturday the road overseers of the
county are requested to meet and an
effort is TO be made to unite and get
good roads all through the county.
Will Montgomery and Herbert Chitten-
den have offered to give two days with
their teams, scrapers and road drag to
help put the road north of town lead
ing to Plainville and the Saline, from
the town limits two miles north in good
shape.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

"What interest do you payf" This
phrase was originated by j. n. Schae-
fer and is perhaps the most popular
question in the county to-day 15-tf
The State Architect was here the
last of the week comforting with the
parties here on the subject Of the State
improvements to be made this year on
the Ft. Hays Reservation State Insti-
tutions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

With the coming Of spring our town
Ii over-run with travelling men repre-
senting most everything under the sun
l. s. Wiles Of Hamilton township in
Ellis county II here visiting his son,
A. J. WIles. He will return homo Sat
urday. Cove City Gazette.
Mabel Edwards and Bertha Robinson
came over from Bays and spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends and reia-
tives. Lacrosse Republican.
Pete Ward Of Hays visited here Sat
urday evening. Wilson Echo.
Hays society are wondering how soon
he will bring her to our city to live.
Miss Prue Morgan Of Hays, now
teaching at Gill, visited with her sister,
Evelyn, who is teaching in the Monu-
ment school, over Sunday. Oakley
Graphic. lt,..
A. Winchester held public sale at
his place near Hill City last week and
will now take up his residence at Hays
City. The Wholesalers will be remen-
berOd az early settleas in this county.
-Lacas Russell Coz Independent.
Plainville Gazette: ''John Pedfoia
and Steve ConEer were over in Ellis
county last week and brought home an
eagle that measured seven and one
half feet from tip TO tip. They found
IL dead and beside it q balf-eaten rab-
bit. The eagle saw, them approachin9
and died Of heart failure when he real
lied what he was up against.
Oakley, March al. L. Kirkpatrick
sold his jewelry store IN Oakley to Sam
Sherwood, who has had charge Of the
store for the papt year. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kirkpatrick have many friends here
who will regret to hear of their leaving
Oaklev permanently. -Salina Journal
of Wednesday.
Now they are nicely located in Hays
and like our city.
The Buffalo Evening News Of last
week said: ''ME. ard Mrs. F. M VIII
son Of Niagara street are at the Hotel
Victoria for 3 few days prior to leav-
ing Buffalo for Hays City, Kansas,
where they expect to make their
home" Mrs. Wilson, formerly Mrs.
Webster, is a daughter Of Mrs. Treat,
and our citizens are glad to have her
here again and to welcome her husband
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

The Russell Record has the following
nice notice Of Harry Pestana as can
didate: eft is with pleasure we an
nounce in this weeks issue the candi-
dacy Of Hon. 81. L. Pestana of Hays,
for Judge of the District Court Of this
District. Mr.. Pestana is too well
known in this county to need any intro
duction at our hands. For many years
he resided here and is one Of the most
popular attorneys and citizens Of west
ern Kansas. His intentions TO enter
the race for District Judge will be
hailed with delight to all republicans
and host of democrat friends. He is
one of the most competent men IN Kan
sas for the responsible position"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

Lots Of potatoes are being brought
to town and are selling at dollar {
busheL
Mrs Alcock, who has been visiting
with her friend Miss Stella West, re.
turned home Tuesday morning.
Mr. and Mrs Alex Philip spent sew
eral days Of this week at the Big Greek
rancho sgain enjoying suberban life-
Hats this year are prettier, if posi-
BILE. than ever. Go to the Virmon6
opening next week and see for your
self.
Now is tire time TO begin to clean uu
your alleys. John Carter has q team
and will be glad to help you at small
cost.
FELTON,, GOasers and some other
Buckeye fellows got in a car of fine
horses from Iowa Monday to use on
their farms
Wednesday waa beautiful day and
many began working in their gardens.
The ground is in great shape. II
couldn't be finer.
Miss Eivae Thorn, q sister OF Mrs.
E. B. Fritz, who spent the winter here,
returned to her home at Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Thursday night.
Remember that Normal students and
others can get nice table board al
reasonable rates at Miss Rowlison's,
near the Presbyterian church.
This week President Taft completes
two years Of his term, and while he
has had the honor he has found It q
pretty hard job to please everybody.
As mother Shade is very poorly.
Newt Shade and wife and Charlie Shade
came here last week to be at her bed
side. They are looking exceedingly
well.
Another long freight train was held
up here Wednesday morning, for the
eight hour limit, it having taken the
allowed sixteen hours in coming from
Junction City here.
The third month of the year is here
again and it came in like lamb. VIII
it go out like q lion? The weather
record predicts cold waves on the 7th,
18th and 18th with several storms
through the month.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-05

The Interstate Association of Oper-
ating Threshermen meets at Wichita,
March 9th. 9th and 10th, and all re-
ports to the contrary are in error.
Arrangements are comDleted for enter
tanning the largest gathering of this
kind ever held in Wichita. The active
membership of the association has
been increased by several hundred dur
ing the year and the executive sessions
will bring up matters of great impor-
tance TO every thresherman In the
Southwest. All threshermen are well
come whether members Of the State
Association or not.