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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Sledge-Kelley Wedding

Greensboro. April 11.-tSpecial.) IA wedding of great interest throughout the black belt counties took place in Greensboro Tuesday afternoon, April II, when Miss Margaret Alexander Sledge and MT. Chancv Kelly were mar ried at the home of MT. James N Sledge, the uncle of the bride. The whole house was thrown open for the occasion, and was unusually beautiful with garlands of southern smilax and blooming roses and the soft glow oi many candles.
 Miss Sledge is the youngest daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Alexander Sledge and is greatly beloved for her many charming traits. The Sledge family has always been one of the most in. :: duential and best known in this parl of Alabama.
 Mir Kelly is a prominent young law yer of Demopolis and thither he wil I take his bride to live after a shor 1 wedding trip.
 | Many handsome presents from al parts of the United States attest th widespread popularity of this couple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
HOUNDS TRAIL
 NEGRO TO HOUSE

Sheffield, April Especial )-Elmer charged with burglarizing the store of J. Speiberger in Sheffield Sunday morn- ing. The store was entered through a transom and a suit of clothes and other articles of wearing apparel taken. The bloodhounds from Lawrenceburg, Tenn, were brought and followed the trail to the cabin of Pruitt and q negro named Warren. The latter established his ln- nocence and was released
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
MESSAGE OFTHE OWLS
There Have Been Messages and Mes sages, Messengers and Messengers, From Earliest History to the Pres ent Day.

A message Is an urgent order,' a pre-emptory demand that is only en- trusted to the faithful It may be to save a nation, or rescue an army, to defend city or to serve a friend, to invoke war, or to proclaim peace. But 1. must go, 1t must be delivered and he who bears the message is honored among men. So with the Message of the Owls" It must go, unto all peo- pie, unto all places, at all times. You must take it, I must take it, all must take it. No emperor, no king, no po- tentate ever issued more urgent orders or to more loyal bearers than the mes sage that is delivered to our hands by the Great Spirit for the Glory of inc Owls" What is the message of .he Owls? It is the message of good will unto all men. it is the Voice of Prog ress, it is the Gall of BrotherhoodI to place where man abdes in harmony Whence comes this message? From the hearts of thousands. It is the intensi- fled whisper of a glorious past unto a still glorious future, voice that rises above the busy mart and crowded thoroughfare. and, caught up by every passing breeze, re-echoes from he Rockies and sweeps over the sea. It Is the Spirit of the Owls And what are the Owls? Stop any Owl upon the broad ened thoroughfares and ask of him q need and it is met. There are no stran- gers in the Owls. no homeless wan dereN
 The Order of Owls is society oi good fellows who believe in love. laugh fer and the Kingdom of Heaven or Earth It does not believe in postpon. ing ones enjoyments until death. Il teaches good cheer.
 It says: LIGHT UP! DON'T BROWN A smile is humantys headlight A smile will help you on your way-wear one IL may cause you to avoid crushing g flower against heart of which it. worn. To many downhearted fellow your light will give sense of com pany. Twill help you see the roses by the wayside. There's no discord in { smile. Sorrow fees before Smile Why not wear a smile? No othe thing you can put on is so inexpensive or so becoming.
 A postal to H. R. Caulfield will brn, full information. Office open evenings until 10 o'clock. Telephone Main S617 Office 3ls North 18th street. Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Clopton Chapter Meets

Huntsville, April Especially .)-Tho monthly meeting of Virginia Clay Coptoin chapter, U. D. C., was held yesterday aft ernoon at Melrode place, the home of Mrs. Frank Webster, president. The historical subject was the battle of Shiloh. Sketches on the lives of Father Ryan and Paul Hamilton Hayne were read by Mrs. AL berta Taylor Van Duzen and Mrs. Rob- ert w. Weeden, respectively. Mrs. Web ster, Mrs. Boiling, Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Donegan were elected delegates to repre- sent the chapter at the Mobile reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
ST. CLAIR TOWNS
 SHOW CENSUS GAIN
w. T. Brown Elected President of Ragland Bank, Which Is Now
 Ready for Business

Ashvile, April H. (Specia1.)-The popu- lation of five of the largest towns in the county are gratifying in some respects. The census of Ashville as given out is un- satisfactory. In 1900 Ashville had 362 and the 1910 census only gave 278. The houses were all full in 1900 when the town had 362 and still when the town had increased it's building by great numbers it only re- ceives 27s. The population of the town is between 400 and 800, according to the city $ figures. The population of the largest towns in the county are as follows: Coal City, 6S5 Pell City, 53o; Ragland, 4s9; Ash vile, 425; Springville, $50 All the above towns gained except Ashville and Spring vile according to the census. Roth of the losing towns gained. The census takers are blamed for the falling off of Spring vile and Ashville.
 land met and elected their officers for the year as follows: w. T. Brown, presiden; M. W. Shaffer, vice president; H. C. Rec oros, cashier. The directors of the bank are w. T. Brown, M. W. Shaffer H. c. Records. w. H. McKleroy Dr. E. H. liar ris, c. R. Fay, J. Fall Robinson, N. l.. Larimore, N. O. Hamilton, Lafayette Cooke and c. c. Davis. All stock being subscribed and paid in, the handsome new bank is ready for business, but owing to recent banking laws 1t will be the 18th be- fore the bank will open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
CLASS CONFIRMED
Impressive Services at St. Mary's
 Church Yesterday Evening

A class of IA was confirmed at ths evening service at St. Mary s-on-the- Highlands yesterday by the Rt. Rev c. M. Beckwith, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Alabama. There was large congregation and the service was very impressive. This is the second class presented for confirmation at St. Mary s this spring.
 Bishop Beckwth will remain in the city today and is the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. w. N. Claybrook at the St. Mary's rectOry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
IN
 ANNUAL SESSION
Retiring Moderators Preach at Both Huntsville and
 Tuscumbia Meetings

Tuscumbia, April 11.-tSpecial.)-The afternoon trains today brought to Tus- cumbia about 50 delegates to the annual meeting of the North Alabama presby- tery which cbnvened tonight at the Tuscumbia Presbyterian church with the Rev. w. F. Trump as host Rev. J. F. Pharr of Decatur, the retiring modera- tor, preached this evening to a large congregation and tomorrow the delegates will get down to business. "Particuar stress will be laid upon home missions" Said Mr Trump, and this will be the tery.'
 There will be a sermon each morning at Il o'clock by the visiting ministers and many pulpits of other denominations will be filled Sunday by the delegates in Sheffield and Florence, as well as in Tuscumbia.
 Huntsville, April u.-(Special.)-Rev. W. T. Bartlett. the new pastor of West minister church, delivered an impressive sermon last night In the Central Pres byterian church in the presence of the ministers and laymen who have gathered here for the Huntsville Presbytery. Tues day was devoted to institute work in which addresses and papers were given by Mrs. F. L. Wear the Rev. l.. F. Brubaker, M. E.. P Green and others.
 Today a sermon was delivered by the Rev s. D. Logan and this morning the opening presbyterial sermon was deliv- cred by the Rev. w. F. Hereford mod orator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
FLORENCE MAN
 HEADS LAUNDERERS

Montgomery, April 1.-The Tri-State Launderers' association adjourned it's two days meeting here tonight. Officers were elected and Nashville, Tenn, chosen hs the next meeting place. J J. Ved of Florence is the new president L. H. Fisher of Kansas City, president of the national association, addressed the con vention today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Youth Is Executed

Cape Haytien. Hayti April 11.-A fee ble minded youth of 22 years today gave his life for the indiscretion of an anti-government utterance. The summary punishment meted has made an unpleasant impression Yesterday afternoon he harangued a crowd, with sentiments distinctly revoii,tior"rr Last night he was arrested. This morning he was executed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
LithO-Print Customers Checks

Which we will be glad to show you samples of, and quote you special prices on. This check will give you something intermediate between the banks regular stock check and less costly than a special engraved check.
 For those who want something really nice, we are equipped to make promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
PRATT RESIGNS
 COUNTY SOLICITOR
Gardner Greene, Starnes and Smith Are Applicants for St. Clair
 County Office

Ashville, April 11.-(Special J. Charlie Pratt, county solicitor has resigned to ac- cept position created by the present leg islature Gardner Greene, w. A. Starnes and Victor H. Smith are applicants. All three are from Pelr City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Fire Destroys Village

Seattle, April 11.-Practically the en- tire business district of Idatorod City Alaska, the scene of the recent rich gold strikes. has been destroyed by fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Woman Suffrage Fails

Boston, April LA last effort to obtain favorable consideration by the legislature this year on woman suffrage failed in the senate today. The house defeated the same bill last week. ..-- til
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
JAS. H. FINDERS

Toric eye glasses are in a class by hemselves-ahead of everything in tho glass line. The most dressy and com fortable glasses made. Jas. H. Finder. scientific optician, 306 N Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
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 We Repair All Aakes
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
.aTRADE IN BIRMINGHAM
 WITH THE BIG ALABAMA HOUSE"
Users of
 Bank Checks

Please bear in mind that we have special facili- ties for producing promptly any kind Of Bank Check, Voucher Check or Draft, includ- ine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Imprinting of Bank Checks

Which may be furnish ed you blank by the banks. We will imprint these, and bind prompt ly. We also have a very attractive assort- ment of our own special design.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
DR. HOLMES TALKS OF BANNER HORROR One Mans Carelessness Has
 Cost 129 Lives MADE THOROUGH TOUR Oxygen Helmets Were Instrumental in Saving Lives of the Entire
 Rescue Party Sunday
 Morning
MADE THOROUGH TOUR
Ny LACK BETHEA

Banner, April 11.-(Special) )-Atter spending seven hours and one-half ID the Banner mine last night and early this morning. pr. J. A. Holmes, head of the national bureau of mines, re- turned to the surface this morning at 3 o'clock completely exhausted by the fearful strain which he had been un- der during the long hours spent in the mine.
 As Dr. Holmes walked out of the mines he faoetiously observed to w.. A. Gibson that he had a six-sh ooter for the first newspaper man who asked him for an interview before he ate.
 The cooks at the prison dining room had been waiting the return of the party headed bv Dr. Holmes and Dr. Rutledge and in few minutes an appetizing breakfast was served and all ate ravenously. Not until then did pr. Holmes grant an interview.
 The doctor states that the mine was in first-class condition and that there was very little gas or damp in the mine at present. Only in the isolated corners was any trouble experienced in taking out the bodies. He said that there was absolutely no danger of second explosion.
 In addition to Dr. Holmes and Dr. Rutledge the party which entered the mine at 7:30 was practically the same as the one that was disabled by eX- perience with afterdamp in No. shaft carly Sunday morning. Immediately be- hind the party went a shift of men who were to assist in taking out the bodies and loading them in the cars. The greater part of these were con victs and negro miners. who have done the greater part of the work of removing the bodies from the ill fated mine.
 Beginning at the bottom of the slope the rescue party of government experts began a systematic eXplora- tion of every heading, entry and room in the mine. But two entries were not explored, these being No l and No. right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Rated Very High

The Banner mine was rated very high in equipment and precautions against explosions but in spite of all this the carelessness of ono man caused the deaths of over 100. It is a strange thing that many of the disasters occur in the mines that are looked upon as the very best in the country but this is true. Tt only goes to show what carelessness of the men will do in spite of every pre- caution taken by the employers.
 ''The mining conditions in the United States are very encouraging and people are paying more and more attention to the prevention of those things. In the three years prior 10 1908 the percentage of men killed in mine explosions in- creased 30 per cent. In the three years after 1908 the deaths have decreased 30 per cent, which is a large change.
 Europe still has these disasters, cut the loss of life there is much smaller than in the United States because more precautions have been taken by the min eHs than in this country This is nat ural, because the miners there are in the mine from generation to generation and learn to use more precaution than those who enter the mine greer.'
 pr. Holmes left Banner this mornins, at 9 o'clock and Dr. Rutledge left this afternoon with the rescue car. The car has an itinerary this week.
 Last night when it became known that the party headed by Dr. Holmes did not return at Il o'clock when they had com. pleted a shift considerable uneasiness was manifested and q large crowd gath. cred around the mouth of the manway to await the reappearance of the party. As the hours passed and no news came all kinds of rumors were whispered around in the crowd, but matters were all right when the rarty appeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Work Resumed

Immediately after the return of the party the work of taking the bodies to the surface, whcn had been suspended
 while they were in the mine, was re- sumed and early this morning a trip Of cars came to the surface bringing 26 bodies, two of whom were white. As soon as the trip was unloaded, 1t went
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
BlaZed the Way

The experts went ahead of the par ties who were to bring the bodies out and in no instance was a miner all lowed to penetrate in front of the party. Where it was estimated there was no danger the convicts or vol unteers were sent to bring the bodies cut and when gas was in evidence or damp the experts themselves brought the body to the main slope.
 In this way the experts traversed the entire length of the mine slowly and carefully. Dr. Holmes stated that after the experience in the Cherry dis aster in which men were allowed to remain in the mine eight days alive without aid he desired no chances to be taken and that the positive death of every man in the mine was to be proven.
 This was done without the chance of doubt. Every convict who entered that portion of the mine Saturday morning at 5:30 o'clock is dead.
 In their rescue work the party found many pathetic scenes. In many instances had the dead man taken half dozen steps he would have been saved Had he not lost his wits and begun wildly to run he would have been saved. In fact. the little word If" was constantly in the minds of the rescuers. In every case where the convict Knew dHN tillhE aDoue iiiiiiA s his jumper was drawn around his face to protect his beathing.
 After seven hours and one-half of such work the government party re- turned to the surface this morning completely exha Although ex- | tremely tired Dr. Holmes said: 'vThe mine is in first-class condition and there is absolutely no chance for anoth- CT explosion The air is good and no gas is apparent except Tn isolated spots
 where it has been bratticed off to ob-
 tain ventilation and no trouble will be | experienced with that
 We went into every entry and room with the exception of No. 8, right. and moved by us or by the convicts who
 were removing the bodies. Where it was | thought dangerous for the men to go into the entries to get the bodies we did so l ourselves Some of them were found in | bad condition on account of falling rock. After the experience in the Cherry dis
 aster in which men remained alive in the
 mines eight days we preferred to take no chances, but to ascertain whether
 every man in the mine was dead or not
 They are all dead Every convict who
 went into that portion of the mine was killed either by the explosion or by the | afterdamp.
 | we did not get a chance to look into the matter of what caused the explosion but I will say that from all indications lit was a local explosion rather than
 the whole mine.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-29
ROAD TO kITEMAUG
is PUBLIC NECESSITY
r. w. Browning Appears Before the
MontvIle SeIectmen and Sets Forth
His Position.

Frank W. Browning was present on
Saturday afternoon at the meeting Of
the board Of selectmen of Montxille
and stated mis- reasons for seeking a
new road which will afford access to
the property along Thames river
which embraces Kitemaug and Massa-
pe3g.
The town of Montville has held two
meetings on this matter. at the first
meeting a large vote favoring the
building of this ROAD anc passed by
a majority of one vote. The second
meeting rescinued the vote of the first
meeting. Now Mr.. Browning has
thrown down the gauntlet and ex-
pressed his Determination to contest
the issue to a finish.
We want this road built" he said.
..peacably if possible, and without
strife But if the road cannot be OBJ
tanned otherwise. We are prepared to
take the matter to the superior court
and ascertain whether Or not the road
is a public necessity. We claim it is
If taken to the superior court the
matter will be costly for the town,
also for property owners. The court
viii appoint a special commissioner
entirely disinterested VINO will decide
the point If ne says the road is a
necessity. then it viii De built without
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-29
VACATION SEASON FOR
.FIREMEN HAS OPENED.
Dennis Brennan Started Sunday for
Nine Days-When the Others Will
Go on Annual layoff.

Members of the local fire department
get nine days off as vacation each
year, seven days and the regular two
days for the month being combined for
their personal use. The first in the
list to go this year is Dennis Brennaa
of Chemical company No. g. who
started Sunday for his nine days. The
schedule is arranged so that all the
men will be on duty July 4, when sew
eral calls can be expected.
The dates for the other firemen fol-
low:
June 6-to June 25-Patrick J. Caples
June 10 to June 24-Charles II. Gull
yer.
June "a to July 3-Albert NJ. Her
rick.
July to July 14-Joseph E Hart
ley and John E. Blackburn.
July IA to July 23-James Scullion
July % to Aug. Lloyd H. Thomp-
son.
Aug. l to Aug 1o-John Hill, Charles
]. Council
Aug. 10 to Aug. 19-Edward f. Slim
son.
Aug. 10 to Aug. 2s-Patrfck Brennan
Aug % to Sept. 6@ArchibaId Coer-
rane. ia,
Sept. s to Sept 15-James w. Ryan
David Fitzgerald.
Sept. 10 to Sept. 24-Alvin D. Lewis
Sept. "a to Oct. 3-Henry r. Taft
Oct. s to Oct Thames n Kelley
Oct IL TO Oct. 21-John J. Lynch.
Oct. 81 to Oct 30-Joseph Buckley
Herbert NJ. Short.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-29
DIE %

RosEIIn willimantic. May 81. 1911.
Rose
Burial will be in the family lot in
Yantic cemetery, Norwich on the ar
rival of the 11-56 train at the Cent al
Vermont station Relatives and
friends are invited to attend
CONGD0N-In New London, May rs,
1911. Mary, wife of Seabury ID. Cong
don.
CRoCKER-In New London, May rs,
1911. Abbie, widow of Franklin G.
Croker, aged SO years.
MAYNARD-In Groton. May p. Gladys
L., daughter of George r. and Annie
L. Maynard.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence of her parents this Mon
day noon at IL o'clock. = Burial in
Brewster's Neck cemetery.
THOMPSON-In FitchviIle, May &c.
1911, Dwight R. Thompson. aged 20
years.
Funeral services will be held in the
Fitchyille Baptist church Monday,
May %. at 100 o'clock. Burial in
West Plain cemetery in Norwich.
PJTCHER-In Norwich, MAY 81. 1911,
Pitcher, aged 50 years.
Funeral services will be held at her
late home, 81 Division street, We'd
nesday afternoon at 2.30.
HARTNETT-In Norwich, May 2S,
Miss Kate Hartnett
Funeral from the home of her sister
Mrs Timothy Gallivan. No. 81
Thames street, Tuesday morning al
SIS. Requiem mass at St. Patrick e
church at O'Clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-29
CRADLE ROLL
Provides PIeasurabIe Afternoon for
Sixteen Children and Number of
Grown-Ups.

Saturday afternoon the annual meet
ing of the Cradle Roll of the First Con-
gregational church called togther six
teen children and q number of parents
and friends. The perfect May day and
the time spent out of doors made the
occasion particularly enjoyable. Misses
Mario Rogers and Betnice Underwood
had charge of the games, which in
Guided a peanut hunt, those finding
the largest number being Florence
Sterry. and Robert Avery.
Miss Ruth T. Potter rendered pleas
ing elections on the piano, after which
there were recitations by Ruth Ec-
cry, and a song by Florence Sterry.
and, holding the four corners of a
their mite boxes, reciting Every little
mite, every little measure, helps to
spread the lcight; helps to swell the
treasure"
The contributions for the year
amounted to 1895, which will be sent
to Miss Learned of New London, to be
forwarded to the kindergarten in Van
Turkey.
The last feature OF the afternoon was
the sight of the children seated at two
tables, where the decorations of green
and white were carried out in lilies OF
the valley. white lilacs and dogwood
while the bright napkins added bits OF
color. Biscuits, milk, waters, cookies
cake and strawberry ice cream were
served. The pleasant afternoon was
closed by outdoor play.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-29

any further consultation of the town
people,
Mr.. Browning said further: The
first plan was to build road parallel
Ing the river. with bridge across
HaughtOn cove. which would give di-
rect acces sto Uncasvilie- This was
reluctantly abandoned, thinking the
cost would be too heavy and accepting
the proposed layout between the Witch
Hazel mill and Kitemaug station as q
compromise Now that this has been
turned. down by the town, we propose
to revert To the original plan and do
all in our power to push. that project
through. It will he costly, but will be
of estimable benefit, not only 10 the
property owners. but to the town IN
general. We propose to carry the road
through. the town. to have a new
bridge built and to develop this Sec
ton a ssoon as possible"
Previous to attending the meeting
Saturday, Mr.. Browning interviewed
the government officials in New Lon
don with regard to the new bridge
and was assured that there would be
no opposition to the bridge If the
opening was as vile as the opening IN
the present trest1e on the c. " rail-
road
I'VE are, said Mr.. Browning, will
ing to expend considerable amount
of money for this road We are will
ing 70 join with the town to build
this road and to expend this money
for that purpose. If the town is not
willing to build it. we will expepd this
money in contesting the matter in the
courts
Associated with Mr.. Browning il
this matter for better access to the
river and to main lines of travel ars
Joseph Smith, Robert Goodfellow
Robert Raiston, K B. Fullerton ant
Congressman Edwin w. Higgins. al
of t-1x vt
holdings in Kitemaug and Massa-
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