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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Life in the Country

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 For several years past I have writ ten an article each year for your pa- per about country life--the farmer, and the men, and the boys who cultivate the soil. Each succeeding year I see the folly of the farmers in selling their home and moving to town. This has so distressed me that I desire again to impress upon this splendid class of our citizenship how important it is for them to think and look before they make a change I am country born and country bred. Some folks think that the farmer lives by bread alone. My city friends, I wish your tables were ladened with such fresh and choice food. It is a risky thing to give up the country home to try city life.
 If you can buy and pay for home and have sufficient property to insure you good income that might do--- but to depend upon others for employ ment that you may be able to sup port yourself and family is dangerous position to be placed in. Few coun- try people have the opportunity of Knowing the poverty, want and suf- fering there is In a city My country friends make your homes pleasant and attractive. Educate your children and furnish them with interesting and in- structive literature. and amusement in which they will find recreation.
 Make companions of your boys--in- dulge them in pleasant pastime--hunt- ing. fishing and meeting with neigh bors. Be liberal with them in your purse: do not tie 1t with a leather string that you cannot unloose. At the
 
 the crops, the herds and flocks, and do not forget to give them a colt
 Young men, stay at home until you know that you are fully prepared to go out into the commercial and po- litical world and contend successfully with the shrewdest and ablest of men. Be ambitious. be independent, be- in reality an American citizen. kind and just to all, bending your knee to none but Almighty God in whose image you are made. J. LAWLER DARBY.
 Birmingham, August 12. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
BARBOUR TEACHERS
 HAVE GOOD MEETING
First Bale Cotton Solicitation Circulated for Local Option
 Election

Clayton, August 12.-(SpeciaD. The Bar bour county teachers institute has been in session in this place the entire week. large Prominent educators of the state were here and the course of lectures has been especially interesting and instruc- tive. Professor Harrison, superintendent of the public schools of Union Springs, and Prof. Thomas Searcy, county super intendent of education, were in charge of the meetings. Misses Ogburn and Davie from Montgomery, and Professor Shack leford of Troy Normal college. and Pro- lessor Hobby of Auburn addressed the teachers at different times during the in stitute. t3a
 Clayton's first bale of 1911 cotton was received today. John Johnston, an en- neighborhood, brought in the bale which weighed 6s7 pounds and was sold for 14s2 cents per pound. -. t
 The petition for a local option election has been circulated throughout the county this week. and is being signed wherever presented. More than the necessary mum ber of qualified electors have affixed their signatures to the call, but the petition will not be presented until an overwheln'- ing majority is secured, so that a hotly contested election may be avoided.
 The board of revenue of this county has approved the plan for the building of highway through the entire county. from Eufaula on the East, to the Pike county line This road will be built after specifications furnished by the state en- Rineer. It will pass through the towns of Clayton. Louisville and Clio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
NEW ORLEANS AUTOS
 LEAVE FOR MEMPHIS

New Orleans, August 12.--Eighteen touring cars, four runabouts and one automobile truck were given a noisy farewell when they started to Memphis this morning on the Picayune's annual Memphis-New Orleans good roads tour The tourists were escorted to the city limits with bugle corps and band, headed by Mayor Martin Behrman and Abner Powell Col. John P. Sullivan. the newly elected exalted ruler of the Elks, will act as grand marshal throughout the trip. Other officials are L. K. Nicholson, pilot; l. B. Rennyson, ref cree, and T. S. McGiehan. timer. The first stop will be made at Baton Rouge this afternoon. The autoists expect to roach Jackson. Miss. Monday after noon and Memphis Thursday afternoon. Several valuable silver trophies have been offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
IS NATIONAL ALL
 ROUND ATHLETIC CHAMPION

won second place in the 120-yard hur- dles and running broad jump, and fin- ished third in the mile run. He broke the all-around amateur championship record for the S80yard walk.
 Donohue, who won second place, with total score of 6209, is practically un- known as an athlete outside of south ern California, and his performance to- day was a decided surprise.
 Third place was won by Schobinger, who piled up a total score of 6166 1s. Of these 1916 points were won by his de- feat of Donohue in the pole vault event. which he captured by clearing the bar at II feet 10 inches, break ing the all-around amateur champion ship record of II feet 9 inches.
 H. w. Fitzpatrick, representing the New Orleans Athletic club, withdrew from the list of entrants and did not appear because, 1t is said. directors of the meet permitted F. M. Holmes, a negro, to enter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
FOR SALE

Lots 10 and II, block 1, beau tiful corner fronting on car line at Owenton; also lots 1 and ? in block ?; also lots IA, 15, 16 and IF, in block IA, at East Thomas, one block from Ensley car line and three blocks from Terminal Station railroad shop. For further information ad- dress c. H. Stevenson N Co.,, Bessemer. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
General News

The cast of the comedy, "Our Awful Aunt to be presented at the auditorium of the Jonesboro schoolhouse, are busy with frequent rehearsals. The exact date of the event has not been decided upon, but will be at some time in the near fu- ture and will be given under the direction and auspices of the Methodist Aid society. Those taking part include: Misses Lillie Mae and Elizabeth Christlieb. Gladys Martin and Mrs. R. s. Moon playing the title role; Hosmer Martin, Herbert Moon, Arthur Carlisle, Martin Tipton and Sam Curl.
 While playing at the pump house near the Woodward railroad tracks this after noon at 4 o'clock, Claud, the 12-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. w. s. Faffart of Brighton, fell from swing and broke Medical aid was immediately summoned and the child Is resting well, according to the latest reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Death of C. c. Shields

The death of c. c. Shields, aged 5s years, occurred tis morning at 6 o'clock at the Robinson hospital after an ill., ness of several weeks. Five weeks ago he was removed from Dolomite, where he was employed, to the hospital and has spent some of this period at the-home. of, his daughter, Mrs. A-2C. Hatcher, on Fifth avenue. He Is sur vived by a widow, and three sons of Mobile, three sisters, Mesdames w. C.. Craig, James B. Ellis and Frank Black wei of Selma; and a daughter. Mrs. Il. c. Hatcher of Bessemer.
 The remains will be sent to Martins Station. in Dallas county, to morrow morning, for the funeral and interment. Mrs. Shields and family will join the funeral party, going from here, at Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Schools Open September IS

The Bessemer public schools will be- gin the 1911-1912 term on Monday, Sep tember IS. The examinations for those who were promoted on condition in the May examinat tions will be conducted by the local teachers In the high school building Tuesday and Wednesday, Sep tember 12 and 13 The first teachers meeting will be held on Saturday niorn- ing, September 16. summer school, under the supervision of Mrs. Robert son, principal of the Roberts school. Is now in session for those studying to remove their conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Accidentally Kills His Wife

Meridian, Miss, August 12.--Mistaking his wife for burglar G. w. Watkins ehot and probably fatally wounded his wife at an early hour this morning. Mts. Watkins had gone in an adjoining room to close a window. Watkins hearing what he thought tot be come one trying to get in the window, leaned over. the side of Ills bed and fired, the bullet passing through his wife's body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Announcements

There will be no services at the Pres byteran church Sunday.
 Mrs. J. H. Williamson will have charge of Miss Mildred Quaies' Sunday school class of the Baptist church until the lat ter's return from a visit to Georgia. The marriage of Miss Mamie Fitzgerald and Ben F. Duncan will be solemnized at the home of the bride Sunday morning The Baptist Aid society will be tendered social meeting by Mrs, E. M. Owen, at her home. Monday afternoon. The Methodist Aid society of Jonesboro will meet with Mrs. J. P. McAdory, aI her home, Monday afternoon
 The Jonesboro Baptist Aid will meet with Mrs. Parsons, at her home at Raj mond, Monday afternoon. The rehearsal of the Gwin-Allen wed- ding will take place at the Baptist church Monday night.
 The Forty-Two club will entertain at variety shower in compliment to Miss Lulu Allen Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Elise Robinson.
 The Womans Christian Temperance Union will conduct a public prayer meet ing at the Baptist church Tuesday aft
 Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Waldrop will ems certain at lawn party at their home Tuesday evening in honor of their sis- ters, Misses Carrie and Matura Benton.
 Mrs Cora Handy will be the hostess of the Ladies Whist club at the home of Mrs. J. w. Carter Wednesday after noon.
 The Gwin-Allen wedding will be sol emnized at the Baptist church Wednes- day evening at 8:3O o'clock
 The members of the Aid society of the Jonesboro Methodist church will play a game of basball on the Jonesboro dia- mond Thursday afternoon against a team composed of their husbands.
 Mrs. J. E. McAdory, president of the Bessemer chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. desires to express through the press the thanks of the entire chapter to those assisting In making the Mother Hubbard game success A special meeting of this organization is called for Monday afternon at the home of Mrs. M. F. Benton to check the finances of the game. All those having funds be- longing to the treasury will turn them in at this time. 1 A skating party will be given at the Jcnesboro skating rink Monday evening by a. number of Besselner young men and their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
WANTED

10 acres of land in N. w. quarter of N. w. quarter of s. w. quarter of section 19. township IS, range A. west, near Woodward. Also have several other tracts suitable for subdivision or truck- ing. Apply to
 G. H. STEVENSON e. CO.,, 1esseEners. .Ala- Roth RhensS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

Memphis will move on to Birmingham after the fairs end there. The following programme has been ar- ranged by MT. FIes, subject to such changes as will make 1t more interesting:
 1st. 2d. 3d. No. 235-best standard bred stallion .......... $40 .OO si5 % S5. % No. 236-Best single har- ness mare or gelding, to be shown in harness. 40. .00 15.OO 500 No. 237-Best pair mares or gedings Cor mare and gelding), to be shown in harness .................. 4o.oo 15.oo 500 No 23S-Best combination mare or gelding, to be shown In harness and under saddle ........ 40.0O 15 OO 800 No. 239-Best mare and. colt ..................... 15.W 7.5o 2bo No. 240-Best yearling colt 15.00 7.5O 25O No. 24l-Best 2-year-old colt ..,...................15.w 75O 2.5o No. 242--Best S-year-old
 colt ...................1 15.U 7.5O 2.D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
More Cholera in France

Montpelier, France, August 12.-Two iso- lated cases of cholera have been d1seov- cred, one each in the villages of Lunel and Saint Bres, in the department of Herault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Concert at Corey Today

Nappfs band will render fine pro- gramme at Corey this afternoon be- tween 4 and 6 o'clock. It will play in Capitol park tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

Chicago, August 12.--F. c. Thompson, a theological student in Princeton sem mary, won the all-around amateur ath- letic championship of the United States on Marshall field this afternoon, dupli- eating his performance of a year ago when he was an 'unders 1aduate at Oc- cidental college. He scored total of eros points.
 Thompson was pitted against field of eight other contestants. two of whom, J. W. Donohue, representing the Los Angeles Athletic club, and E. Scho- binger of the Chicago Athletic asso- citation, were always dangerous con- tenders.
 Thompson won first place in the 16- pound shot put, SS0-yard walk and 56- pound weight put and tied for first place in the running high jump. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
WANTEDLFEMALE HELP
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-By owner, beautiful home on South Highlands, near mountain; rooms, modern throughout has servants room and garage; built by present owner for home, and must be seen to be appreciated; must sell quick; terms to suit. Call Bell phone 3929
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

FOR SALE--$l200, 971ax21S, value sl60O 4 rooms, easy; here is a chance to get rich; building lot partly improved close in, only 5000 cash, balance long time, per cent. Berry & Co., 2161a Fist street Peo- pleS 445.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

FOR SALE-A bargain, one coal range, enc mahogany washstand, two center tables, three rugs, 15 straight chairs, two rockers, one oak bookcase, three mattresses. Call at GIT North 18th atreet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Personals

Tom Langan, who was taken suddenly i'll with appendicitis yesterday. was oper- ated upon at the South Highlands in- firmary this noon and is steadily improv- ing.
 F Mrs. J. O. Thompson and daughter. Miss Edith, et 1iyminghAm end xiu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

OUR poultry business for sale; bar
 gain; paying good profit; reasons for
 selling purely personal. Kellerstrass and Cook White Orpingtons only White Orpington Yards, Fort De-
 Dosit Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

FOR SALE-Oak bedstead bureau and washstand; one gentlemans and one lady's chainless bicycle, one Garland gas range, good as new, all at sacrifice. Call at 1123 Sylvan avenue, between Central and St. Charles streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

WANTED-Situation as collector, pref erably in real estate and insurance of- flee. Fully experienced and very best of references furnished Address R-42,
 care Age-Herald. 8-13-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

FOR RENTING or three rooms, furn-
 ished or unfurnished for light house. keeping: modern convenlences; quiet neighborhood. 2011 Park avenue. Phone,
 Bell, Main 5959.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
FOR RENT-ROOMS

FOR RENT-A large room with all mod ern convenences in home located best part of South Highlands. Phone 22l7 Main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN

LOST-On streets last night purse con- taining two Seaboard pay checks for $10O and s9032, payable to E. H. Guice, also two gold coins and two paper bills. ! Finder will return to Earle Bros. and receive reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

FOR RENT-Beautifully furnished room {; furnace heat and all conveniences, for young men or will rent entire upstairs to couple, furnished or unfurnished. Bell phone 46. West End
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
MANIFESTATIONS

WANTED-Position by lady. IT years, experience in millinery and notions; years buying in notions; gilt edge references. Mrs. D. Me D., 142 Mont gomery street, Savannah, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

4 HUSTLING young man wants posi- ton; can do office work. collect. solicit or any legitimate business; can furnish
 bank references. A. J. N, 24S2 Peoples phone S-13-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
FOR RENT

FOR RENT~Good business location sec ond floor front, 2O21-2023 Third avenue. $40 per month. Inquire O'NeiPs lower floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

FOR RENT-Fnrnished for Housekeeping 3 rooms. ? closets, china closet, cleo tric lights, gas, bath, toilet, 5-cent lim- it, near cars. Oak Crest Station, w. Hallyel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

FOR RENT-To one or two young men
 nicely furnished, comfortable front
 room, 14th avenue, south; private family; terms reasonable. Address O-42. care Age Herald
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-12-14

WILTON Rugs, 9 it. 12 ft..........s $4,000
Wilton Rugs, it. 10 #. 6............. $500
Body Brussels Rugs, 9 #. x 10 TT. ......... $4,000
BODY BRUSSELS Rugs, 8 it. 10 it. s. $500
Administer Rugs, 9 # II ft.............. $3.50
Administer Rugs, it. 8 x 10 it, &c.. $500
Tapestry Rugs, 9 it. IL it,. S14.00
TAPESTRY Rugs #. x II ft.............. $500
Tapestry Rugs, s #. 8 x 10 it. 6....... $3.50
Administer Rugs, So in. Y in. .......... 1915
Administer Rugs, ~ in. 81 in. ......... $500
Wool Border Mats .............. .S1.25 and $500
Extra Heavy Art Squares all sizes. ...... $1,000
Tapestry Carpets .......... 75c. to s1.15 per I'd.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-12-14
FERRELII.

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hendrickson
and children, of Woodbury., and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles McNulty, of Hurff-
vile, and Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Nelson and daughter, Miss Olive Mel
son, of Camden, spent Sunday with
their mother and grand mother, Mrs
Anna Nelson, who remains very i'll at
the home of her daugter Mrs George
Bakely and family
Pastor Craig preached an interest
ing and helpful sermon to a large and
appreciative audience last Sunday af-
ternoon. One person joined church
Mr.. Daniel Boyd is seriously i'll :.
He was stricken with blindness one
night last week His many friends
sympathize with him in his affiiction
and hope that his sight may be re-
stored soon.
John Lafferty killed his pen of hogs
last Wednesday.
Joseph Lounsberry has accepted a
position in Philadelphia.
Mrs. George w. Beckett has been
suffering with a very sore thumb for
several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Master were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. DAN
| lei Boyd.
| 1t may be interesting for the many
| friends Of Mr. Charles Berzinsky to
know that he is now living in Cleve-
land, Ohio and his health is slowly
improving; he expects to return here
| in the Spring if his health will per-
NIT. He says the weather is very
cold in Cleveland and three heavy
SHOWS have already fallen.
| Paul Abbott slaughtered his pen of
| hogs on Tuesday.
| Miss Fannie Master entertained the
Misses Letitia Mutt, of near Evan !;
Bertha Mutt and Bessie Cassaday,
last Saturday afternoon.
Miss Letitia Mutt, of near EVAN has
been spending few days with her
cousin, Miss Bertha Mutt.
| Mrs G. w. Proud spent Friday
and Saturday in Philadelphia visiting
relatives.
Mrs. J.. e Merriken and children
have returned home after spending a
few weeks with relatives in Mary
land.
Mr.. George Porch held an auction
sale at the home of Mr.. Jacob Porch
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-12-14
PAULSBORO.

The new Majestic" theatre opened
last Saturday evening with bill
equal to any show in town. The ad-
mission was ten cents. Four reels of
pictures were shown, several songs
We're sung and illustrated. All re-
port having an enjoyable evening
The Democrat" wishes to the pro
prletors, Messrs. Smith and Enos,
success. Another big show Saturday
evening.
Tonight the Mozart Concert Co.
will give the second concert of the
Lyceum course in the Auditorium
Proceeds for the NJ. E. Church.
Delaware Tribe No. A /. o. o. F..
held their annual anniversary Mon
day evening. The State officers were
present and representatives from sew
eral sister lodges. Supper was serv-
ed for the members and guests in
Laws Hall.
The body of an unidentified man
was brought ashore at the powder
mill Tuesday afternoon by two en-
ployees
Herbert Cameron has gone to Col
orado in the interest of the powder
company.
Frank Richards, wife and brother
have returned home after few days
trip through the South.
Harold Adamson, of Denver, for
merly of this place, was seriously
hurt about the shoulder last week
while engaged in foot ball game.
Clarence Cowgirl has gone to Can
ada where he will be employed as a
civil engineer for the Dupont Co.. at
their plant.
Samuel Baker, who until two years
ago barbered here, will leave shortly
! for Panama, where he will engage in
the above business At present he
is working for John Wohlrab at
Gibbstown. Baker intends to make
a home run.
Percy Lodge has purchased the old
Silver property on Commerce street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood and daughter
Florence, Of Chester were visitors at
the home of Mrs. Jennie Mcintyre
over Sunday.
Attend the Firemen's Fair in the
Paulsboro Fire House this week.. A
good supper and many pretty articles
are for sale each night.
While in Paulsboro last Friday
Dec. 9th, Fac Richards lost new ten
dollar bill He will give liberal
reward for its return.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-12-14
GLASSBORO.

Not since Bishop Scott was here
years ago, has Glassboro had the hon
or of having Methodist Bishop to
preach in their own town. and on
Sunday morning, Bishop Earl Grams
ton, l.. L. D., of Washington, D. c.,
occupied the pulpit at the First NJ. E.
Church. The church was packed to
its utmost capacity to listen to the
Bishop. AS rule when Bishop
comes to preach it is usually to dedi-
cate church or raise money fov the
payment of debt But this was not
the case on Sunday as the Bishop
came to present the gospel, and the
gospel it was, and his theme was an
able and convincing discourse.
Harry Wilson died at the home OF
his mother on Poplar Street, late on
Saturday nigh after being grcat
sufferer from injuries received last
fall at the New Jersey Gas Plant.
His funeral was held on Tuesday af-
ternoon and was quite largely at
tended
Tie High School basket bal team
again came out victorious on Friday
evening, by defeating the school
boys" from the county seat, at The
Auditorium by % to 49, Although
greatly outweighed by the w ,odbury
boys. the local team played a fact,
snappy game and showed the spec
tators that they are improving in
their playing. The game was nip
and tuck from start to finish. At
several periods of the game the score
was tie, and when time was called at
the end of the game an extra five
minutes was played as the score was
again tie. After the toss up, KEN
mer, the fast forward, secured goal
and foul by Kelly won the game
much to the delight of the local fans
William l.. Park and Smith Dare
left on Friday for Shinglehouse, Pa. !,
where they will work in the glassfac-
tory.
Mrs. A. E. Wells, the we'll known
evangelist, assisted the Rev. L. D
Stultz at the NJ. p. Church Monday
evening
The Union News Co. have built a
new and up-to-date news stand at the
w. j. & S. r.. R. depot, and the
portable stand which has been in SER
vice for some time will be done away
with.
Conductor and Mrs Harry Wilson
are on trip to the South. While
there they will visit Miss Julia Sea-
brook of Charleston, S. c., who spent
several weeks as their guest last sum-
mer. They will also visit Cuba and
other points of interest.
Plans are being made for the an
nual Christmas dinner to the poor
children of this place which will be
held at the Auditorium on Friday
evening, Dec. I'D Those in charge
are now looking up the needy chill
dren and perfecting arrangements.
The senior class of the High School
are rehearsing for their play 'Esmer-
aida, to be given at the Auditorium
at an early date.
The pot-pie supper and fair held by
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fire Co.
on Friday evening, was great suc->
cess, and large crowd was present
to partake of the old fashion chicken
pot-pie such as our mothers used to
make, and all the FILINGS, were served
in abundance. The fair was also held
on Saturday which was also largely
attended. In addition to the pleasant
social time enjoyed a goodly sum was
realized from the sale and supper.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-12-14

A Paterson picture show proprietor
had to pay $500 damages because he
made a colored woman put up rs
cents as an admission fee to HIS show
whereas white folks were charged
only nickel.