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The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

The rscsut Dire and Good has demon.
stsstsd two thing 70 The people 81
Dolorss. Fisst, that ~ msss have Dire
prossctioo; aud shh our rev water
systsn, whIsh b nov bslag Installed,
vill give ~ esese1. shss - muss
protect oSsss,vss isom ~ voasn Il
the D0losss river. Thh vili ssauiss
sosDs work and soms n.eosy. bus bed
~ amount II money equal y oss-afsh
Of The lous sustained By ~ aood
Of . wssk asD bssa spsas tpsappins
stsaigbtsuiug ohasnsl ed saisleg
6saks no damage would have bsss
doos.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13
chsrch Aaaouacsasaes.

Services will hs held In the Dolores
Catholic church the third Sunday Of
each month.
Services 10 the Baptist church at
IL .. m. aud 7:S0 p. N. sunday school
81 10 .. IN.
There will b prsaehlng service In
be Methodist church Sunday 1t II .. IN.
SUNDAY school at 10 .. N. No even.
Ing service.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13
Selsoel WIN Prizes,


The following prizes wsss awarded
the popils of the Do,osrs public scboola
o. the county fair last week:
Copy writing by Let. grade pupils.
Written Lesson BY 2ud. aud srd grads
pupils.
October calender BY end. and Srd.
grade pupils
Best collection crayon colorso fruit,
vegetables, etc. By ist. End. aud 3rd.
grades.
Iliustsaied poem BY srd. sssds
Animal dss wings and pspss cuttisss
let. End. and srd. grads pupils.
Written leas0n. nnt pstss, Richard
Mc0lochlin, sth. sssds.
Painting, water co,on, sscon1 psiss,
Carroll Miller. 9Th. grade.
illustrated stosy. ape psiss, Mssd
Mc0lochlin, 9Th. grads.
Original illustrated Composites,
second psis~, Carroll Miller. eth. srsAs.
Molded msps, Ont psiss. Lessis
Lockst, 7th. grsds.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

Saturday va s-clcaning day q
ths Baptist church, the food having
lsna generous deposit Of mud on the
eses, and on aooosnt os the damp con.
dition of the building no services wers
hssd Sunday. Services were held both
morning end evening In the Methodist
church. Rev. Been preached In tbs
morning aud Rev. Miller In the eve
p1ng. There wss no Sunday school
q either church.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

A party Of stra1geu Who wsrs mo
roonsd In this section Of the countsy
by the recent noods, left yesterday
overland, by way Of Norwood, tog
Ridgway where they expect to catch
Q train log the East
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

On acoount Il the drouth In Kansas
OF fr0m other oausa not herein
,nentioasd the Bsar henry b hong On
roostsrs. II you want . thoroughbred
White Wyaudolts rooster call ct this
once aud look him over. and u you
dou't think be h . bsasty don't take
him. WIN trade ss pulIss matched
not later than April Is
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13


The regular October meeting Of the
town council was held Monday eve
ming with all members present. The
principal business that came befors
this meeting was = report from eugi-
neer Lane recommending some chang
e. In the plans Of the reservoir and In
take basin Of the water system. The
matter Of repairing the Fourth street
bridge was discussed aud the street,
bridge and alley committee Instructed
70 get estimates on cost Of repair.
Council adjourned 1t II p. IA. 10 meet
wednesday evening.
The town conncil convened again at
7:3O Wednesday evening with oil MEM
b-rs present excepting Trustee Lefur.
gey. The matter Of repairing the
Fourth street bridge wss again taken
up aud discussed aud II vas decided 10
put IN . timber abutmeut nlisd With
rock and Use the old bridge luin b<S
and irons. II Vas also decided -
grade the hanks Of the river 70 ths,
II can be fosded while the bridge b
being repairing. The contract Of Bar.
rrtt 4 Lane, the towns snginsss was
read and accepted - was also their
bond. Trustee Byes rendered bis
Fesignation ~ . member u the board
stating that his business interests
called him from town % that Il was
impossible 70 oct on the board aud
give bis busi0ess the atieution that u
should have. The rsslgastiou was not
sccsptsd. Board sdjourasd until Co
tot,er 18th.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

The damp weather and aood which
delayed train load Of land buysss h.
terfered with the Stats Land Board
disposing Of oil their land holdioes 10
the Montssums valley ct their sale lest
week,
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

On account u the rainy weather the
attendance at the Cortss fAir from
Dolores wss ANAL, thoss who vent
say the display was better than ever
befOre.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

The rscsnt 6ood In this part Of Ne
STATE was bod sno0gh. but the ssposes
Walsh wess slssHloasd - ~ eone1e
vsss greatly ssaoOssaas1, sn1 ~ vim
bsino ~ 6sws asaAs u lmranalbls -
verify The sspost either b. tslsgsaph
o. tslsphens.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

B. r. Patterson left three Wolf River
apples at this ofhcs today that averAr
ged fifteen inches In circumference
and the coloring b perfect. They ars
certainly beauties.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

A number Of Dolores psop,s srs out
In the valley packing apples. This b
ideal weather for that kind Of . job.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

James LigbsSoos, q Kaosas City.
and Perry Aaion came In su JESTER
days train from Dunngo. NJ. Aajoss
walked from Ala@osa 70 Dufsneo. aud
Mr.. Liyhtioos walked from Ouray.
Thsss ssntisuso asds oil psssibts
spssd 10 sss hers on account os tbs o..
assssatsd stories they hsssd rsgsrdisg
the damage dous By ~ 1eoA, cad
their families vsrs both here.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

Adolph Pels, proprietor Of the Dole.
re- short order restaurant, hes IN I'd
In this Issue Of The Star.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

A little thing like having . food
doesn't bother . man Who 10 made II
the right kind Of metal. BY Sunday
evening Frank Roam had another
house built and ready TO move into.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

Some Of the riprapping bas eoos out
along Rivsrside avenue making moro
tronbls for the city dads.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

For sals-Appsss o. pr one hundrsd
pesnds on the tfsss q the ranch.
Albert Eden.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

Bfolie q The Chests. Hallowsss
evening. Opssa houss.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

The cltissns Of Dolors spsot eanday
viewing the damage done By the Decd
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

A gang Of woskrneu ~ exeavatls0
for the rsservoir for The city water
works.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

@. W. Smith was ansd go 10 Judge
Wtloer's court Mosday for turning
water onto the public highway.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

J. Il. Akin was . Cortss visitos The
ast Of the vssk making oual psoe(
on his HOMESTEAD.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

J. c. Rssd and June Cabsll were up
shs river - isr - Rear creek the fpt
q the week repairing the telegraph
hoe.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Bs~ass q The 0hosaa. Ovssa hesss
Hallowssu.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-10-13

when 10 nssd q soai phoos
1lllard. M n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
CHRISTMAS TREE WAS PRONOUNCED SUCCESS
Loyeman, Joseph & Loeb Gave Pres- ents to Employees at the Or
 pheum Yesterday

Several hundred people were gathered in the Orpheum theatre yesterday after noon to see the hundred or more boys and girls-the junior employes-of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb made happy at this Christ mas celebration.
 The tree was beautifully decorated with vari-colored lights. and the gifts, each in a beautiful holly box. were strewn about the tree.
 MT. Joseph Loveman was master of ceremonies an dintroduced Dr. Raimundo de Ovies, who told the boys a beautiful Christmas story. that bristled with humor and was full of patkos, of the story of ''The King-Jesus of Nazareth
 Talks of appreciation were also made by MT. M. V. Joseph, MT. Leo Loeb and MT. l.. B. Bramlege, president of the Loveman, Joseph x Loeb Employees Mu- tual Benefit association.
 There was a real live Santa Claus, who then distributed the gifts, and also gave a pretty Christmas souvenir to all the little boys and girls in the audience who were not in any way connected with the store
 This was the first celebratio of this kind ever given by store in Birming- ham. and an occasion long to be remem- bered by the employees of Loveman. Joseph & Loeb and others so fortunate as to be there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
Tonn1y's Secret With Santa Claus
By LILY W. LYkEs

There is one household in this city that will have the mystery of the-little-boy- who-wouldn solved by daynight this morning when this little boy has dis covered what Santa Claus has left him. For days past he has kept the secret of what he wanted locked in his mind and to the solicitous inquiries made by the family as to the toys he might want for Christmas, he has only replied that this knowledge was strictly matter be- tween himself and Kris Kringle.
 With each glow of the evening fire, for the now expiring month, Tommy, which isn't his real name, has been send ing tiny notes up the chimney to Santa Claus, freighted with an enumeration of what he desired to be deposited in his stocking on Christmas morning. Steathily ''Tommy's" mother and father, sisters, brothers and nurse have contrived to se- cure the letters to St. Nicholas. but to no avail as Tommy is only years of age and has not yet instructed the folks in the interpretation of the language in which he penned his messages
 One day his mother, despairing of ever learning what her young hopeful wanted, came to him with letter in her hand which she said that she received from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
AT THE HOTELS

M. Mcdaniel of Selma is at the Hillman O.C Herren of Atlanta is stopping at the Hillman.
 w. G. Hall of New Orleans is at the 11illman.
 J. T. Nichols of Montgomery Is at the Florence.
 A. Harwell of Auburn is at the Florence ". M. Lowery of Jasper is registered at the Florence.
 R. H. Gibson of Guernsey is at the Morris.
 D. Mcdonald of Carbon Hill is at the Morris.
 J. A. Waterman of Vinegar Bend Is reg istered at the Morris.
 w. F. Davie of Tuscaloosa is at the Metropolitan.
 II. E. Smith of Woodward is at the Metropolitan.
 W. A. Warner of Huntsville is at the Metropolitan.
 c. c. Jones of Tuscaloosa is at the Bir- mngham.
 c. A. Lewis of Eutaw is at the Birming- ham.
 Guy Cost of Mobile is at the Blrmlng- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
THE IRONY OF FATE

The "boys" at the police station are having a great deal of fun at the eX- pense of Officer Evans. who was on duty in the big department stores dur ing the Christmas shopping rush. MT. Evans was on the lookout for pickpock- cts in the Kress store on Second avenue and had his eye on suspicious look ing negro. His vigilance was not un- regarded, for he says he detected the negro in the very act of taking a pocketbooz from the pocket of John Boatrite, an Ensley negro. MT. Evans immediately arrested the negro, who gave his name as Willis Hurd.
 But, alas, when the officer had pi- loted Hurd to the outside of the store and reached into his overcoat pocket where he had put the purse after taking it from the negro. the pocket was empty. Some one had relieved the "cop" of the wallet before he could get to the street with his prisoner.
 It was stated at the police station last night that Hurd was wanted on a number of indictments. one of them be- ing for murder. Evans is too thankful for capturing the negro to take se- riously any of the jokes about losing the purse. In justice to MT. Evans, it is stated that Hurd had a pal in the store who is believed to have secured the pocketbook from Evans. One of the clerks in the store said that she saw a second negro reach into Policeman Evans pocket while he was scuffling with Hurd. As Evans was the only policeman in the store it was impossi- ble for him to prevent the second theft. Hurd Is being held In the city jail and will have to answer to the other in- for rObhery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
THE REEDY-ARANT
 WEDDING OCCURS
Miss Lillian Reedy Becomes the Bride of H. J. Arant at Mes-
 scroll Home

One of the prettiest of the Christmas eve weddings was that of Miss Lillian Reedy and H. J. Arant, which was sol emnized at the home of the brides sis ter, Mrs. w. H. Messeroll, yesterday aft ernoon at 1.30 o'clock. The bride and groom are both of this city and the marriage was a very quiet affair, only the members of the immediate family being present.
 The home was artistically decorated for the occasion and the nuptial vows were spoken before an improvised al- tar of plants and cut flowers, with the Rev. Hope officiating. The bride was Rttired in a becoming suit of blue cloth with large hat to match, which was also her travelling costume. The bridal bouquet was an arm cluster of roses and ferns.
 MT. and Mrs. Arant left on the Semi hole limited shortly after the ceremony for Jacksonville and other points in Florida, and upon their return will be at home in this city.
 Among the out of town relatives pres- ent at the wedding were MT. and Mrs. F. J. Reedy of Decatur and parents of VII O. <aiuHt, MI iN. A. " CUE Woitii ol Guntersville, Mrs. Julia Barr of Manl- toba, Canada, and Archibald Barr
 Mrs. Arant, as Miss Reedy was very popular among large circle of friends In Birmingham, where she has resided for the past three years since her re- moyal here from her former home, De- catur. MT. Arant is young man of sterling worth, connected with the com mercial sales department of the Tennes- see Coal and Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
Xmas Matinee at Bijou

The special Christmas matinee at the Bijou begins this afternoon promptly at 2:30. Owing to the extraordinary crowd expected to attend the opening perform ance of Billy Ritchie's English company in Around The Clock" Manager Semon desires to call the attention of the pub lie to the necessity of attending the the atre in plenty of time to be seated
 Around The Clock played Birming- ham on a former occasion and was greet ed by one of the biggest weeks business in the history of the Bijou, and with the same cast of principals and enlarged chorus of beauty singers and dancers, it is safe to assume that this week will see the banner crowds of many years.
 A carload of scenery is required to mount this offering, and the effects and accessories used in the presentation is said 10 be the best and brightest ever viewed on local stage.
 Many new song hits have been added to the repertoire. and the management declares that this part of the comedy will be revelation and delight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
POSTOFFICE PREPARED TO
 HELP SANTA CLAUS TODAY

The local postoffice forces have pre- pared for the great rush anticipated for today by the addition of help in the various departments and the hiring of drays to haul the parcels on the resi- dential section routes. The special de- livery mail will be sent out all day and the holiday regulations will be insti- tuted for the other mail.
 The general delivery and stamp win dow will be open for business from 8 until 10 o'clock this morning. The car riers will make two deliveries in the business portion of the city, one at s o'clock, the other as soon afterwards as possible.
 The only delivery to be made by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
WALKED TO HER
 DEATH WHILE ASLEEP

New York, December 2i.-With her skull fractured, the half dressed body of Rose Brown. 2s years old, daughter of P. B. Brown a wealthy real estate dealer. was found by a butcher boy this morning in the yard of the fashionable Park avenue apartment house at which the family lived.
 The father would not entertain the idea of suicide, declaring his belief that the young woman walked in her sleep to the roof of the building and fell off. She re- turned from a Christmas celebration lass night in good spirits, and had no reason to end her life. Mir. Brown did not miss his daughter he said until he was awak- ened by the crowd that responded to the butcher boys cries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
The Lyman Twins

The young stars, "The Lyman Twin Brothers, who have jumped with won derful strides to the front ranks as com edians, and who will be seen here in a new musical play, "The Spectators" is said to be the best and most com plete musical comedy production that they have yet produced.
 The sections of the country in which this play is laid makes 1t possible for some special stage pictures and has given the scenic artists ample scope for some appropriate settings and some of the most pleasing stage pictures "The Speculators' will be the bill at the Jef- ferson theatre next Thursday matinee and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
POISONED BEER
 MAY KILL THIRD

Henderson, Ky. December 24.-A third member of the household may die as the result of the poisoning, Friday night, of the family of Thomas Royster. Three of the family became suddenly III after drinking beer, said to have been fur nished by Phillip Burris, an admrer of Blanche Royster, the only one of the family not poisoned
 Tonight the physicians in attendance upon Lorine, the 13-year-old daughter, said her condition was such as to make her recovery extremely doubtful.
 A negro servant is also said to be in q serious condition. Thomas Royster will recover.
 The funerals of Henry Royster, an 1s- year-old son. and Ret Davis. the negro, who died a few hours after being pois- oned. were held this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
CHANGE OF TREATY
 BEING ACCEPTED

Madrid, December 24-The Spanish gov ernment, it is understood, has finally set tied upon the basis for a provisional com tee has had under investigation the va- rious treaties with the United States and Cuba for many months, and it is believed that the treaty with Cuba, as now pro- posed. has an excellent chance of being accepted. as 1t does not clash with Cuba s commercial conventions with the United States. her best market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25

carriers In the residential section will be this morning. which is expected to be delayed on account of the heavy traffic of letters and bundles.
 The registration and money order windows will be closed for the entire day.
 The reports from the postoffice are that this years Santa Claus letters and Christmas shipping is the heaviest of any yet handled by them and in the spcial delivery department the in- crease over last year averages nearly 50 per cent. The indictment weather has affected this agent of holiday cheer as well as the other lines and normal con- ditions will hardly be restored until after New Years Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
POLICE HAVE
 STOLEN LOCKET

Policemen Daley and Warren arrest night just after he had snatched a lock- ct from some lady in the downtown crowd. The boy was taken to the jail, hut the officers are at a loss as to where to find the owner of the locket, as she could not be detected in the crowd The locket is being held at the police station and is rather small with the initials "H. B. C." engraved on the front There is a small diamond on the back of it. The owner can get the locket by calling at the police station and describing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
MOSER AND BAGLEY
 CLEVER DETECTIVES

Detectives Moser and Bagley of the central police force have made an en- yiable record for themselves the past week when they successfully investigat- ed four different burglaries and ar rested the thieves, besides arresting a clever pickpocket who was working in the downtown crowds When they caught the four burglars they recov- cred over s20O worth of stolen property and returned 1t to the rightful owners Bagley and Moser are new men at the detective business and are receiving many compliments for their excellent work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
FARMERS DECIDE
 TO REDUCE ACREAGE
At Meeting Held at Centreville Sat urday-Fine Turkeys Shipped
 From Bibb County

Centreville, December 24.-(Special.)- Pursuant to call made by Prof. J. C. Hicks, who was appointed by Governor O'Neal to take up with the farmers oi Bibb county the question of the reduc- tion of the cotton acreage in Bibb county number of farmers met at the court house here yesterday afternoon. The meeting was called to order by Prof. J. c. Hicks. Several talks were made by those present, and resolution was unan- imously adopted pledging the farmers of Bibb county to reduce the acreage planted in cotton during the year 1912 to reduce the amount of commercial fer tilizer used, to diversity crops and to en- courage the raising of cattle, horses, mules and hogs.
 It has rained here practically every day for the last two weeks, and the roads are in worse condition on account of mud than they have been in many years.
 Last night at Brent a negro named Joe Fleming shot and perhaps fatally wounded another negro named Freeman Wilson. This is the first Christmas trag- edy to occur in Bibb county.
 c. l.. Cleveland, a well known citizen living a few miles east of Centreville. shipped from this place on Friday 200 fine turkeys. Several other farmers ship ped as many as 50 turkeys each.
 The probate office here is crowded with applications for marriage licenses. Both whites and blacks are taking advantage of the holiday season to get married
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

Springtime and early summer are sug- gested by the atmosphere, the characters and the story in "Rebecca of Sunnybroolx Farm" the dramatization of Kate Doug las Wiggin's "Rebecca" books which Klaw & Erlanger will present at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow night. The interest cen ters in group of young girls in the first blush of youth, and during the ac- ton of the play they gradually unfold from buds into fresh young women about IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25

Santa Claus in answer to the many that Tommy had sent him, replying that he was going to bring long list of things, which were named in the letter. Tommy heard the list of prospective gifts and when it was finished declared that he had not requested Santa to bring a sin gle article read. This ruse failing, others were tried, but Tommy stoically refused to divulge the agreement that he had made with Santa Claus as to what he wanted and insisted that the old gen. tleman was perfectly aware of the proper move to make when he reached Tommy's hosiery before the fireplace on Christi mas eve.
 Consequently there Is one little boy in Birmingham who has never told anyone anything that he wanted Santa Claus to bring him. and the outlay of a certain family circle in their efforts to purchase everything known to delight boy of four summers has been enormous. Wheth- CT he has at last broken the silence with the exclamation of pleasure at his array of presents has not yet been reported, but it is sincerely hoped that the little- boy-who- -wouldn't-tel has the satisfaction of knowing that Santa Claus keeps his word made with a little man, even If it was through the soot mail chute.