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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
COAL COMPANY WILL
 FINISH RAILROAD
Queen of Holland Is Said to Be
 a Stockholder
COAL MINES ARE LARGE
Named Juliana After the Young Daughter of the Queen of
 the Netherlands

Cullman, January 20.--(Special )-An un- official statement has been given out in Cullman to the effect that the Cullman Coal and Coke company will again resume operations in the work of completing their line of railroad from Cullman to the Bremen coal fields, in the southwestern part of the county, on March 1. Although the statement is unofficial, but coming as 1t has, from men closely connected with the company, necessarily carries with it some significance. An adjourned meeting of the stockholders of the organ ization will be held in the offices of the company in Cullman on January 31 at which time it is said a definite time will be set to resume the construction work The meeting was first called to be held on January 10, but for some reason the meeting was adjourned until the S1st. and at this time it Is believed that the stockholders will set the date for March to resume the work
 This company is one of several in the state, and Is composed of a number of 1t is claimed that Queen Wilhelmina of Holland is a large stockholder in the organization, and is directly interested in the operations of the company in Gull man county. The company owns large bodies of coal and other mineral lands in this county, aggregating hundreds of thousands of dollars in money, some of the mines that have been opened and tested on their property at Bremen are said to be the best yet found in the state. The construction of a railroad to the coal fields was begun the early part of last year, but owing to some break In the financial arrangements stoppage in the work was necessitated, but now it Is claimed that every arrangement will have been completed at the meeting of the stockholders for all the funds neces- sary to the completion of the road. and the work will be pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
 The termination of the new road will be at what will be known as Juliana, a new town established by the company, and named in honor of the Princess Ju- lana, the young daughter of Queen Will helmina of Holland, the new town site being where Bremen now is, 2S miles southwest of Cullman, near the center of the coal fields
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Accused of Horse Stealing

On the charge of horse stealing "Tootsy" Lille, a negro, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Thomas and 4 policemen oell and Davidson, and was taken to the Morgan county jail.
 A few nights ago Joe Pool, white man of Trinity, this county, had a horse stolen. Policeman Bell caught the negro Lille in possession of the horse on Second avenue, New Decatur, and the arrest followed. MT. Pool and a number of others identified the horse. It is said that this is not the first horse that this negro has ever stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Society News

Mr. and Mrs. E. l.. Simpson gave a 6 o'clock dinner last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Garnett. White and gold was the color scheme. Ten guests were present and five courses were served.
 Mrs James l.. Echols entertained the Married Ladies' Bridge club yesterday afternoon at her home in New Decatur. The prize was won by Mrs. Dyke Ech ols. Mrs. Samuel Connor of Me- rldian Miss. was guest of the club.
 Mrs. J. W. Cobb entertained the Elm broidery club this afternoon at o'clock at her home, Grant street, New De- catur.
 Mrs C. l.. Odum is in Sheffield at tending the marriage of Miss Beth Thompson and Mr. Archie Elliott.
 Mr and Mrs. E. R. Allen and daugh- ters, Miss Edna and Miss Hazel Allen, of Highland Mich., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs George Allen.
 Mrs. D. w. Speak is at home after visit to Tuscaloosa, where she was called by the death of her nephew.
 Miss Bettie Gum of Trinity is the guest of Mrs. Horace K Neville
 Mr. and Mrs. T. l.. Watson have as their guest Miss Maggie Armstrong of Motion and Miss Jetta Martin of Landersville.
 Miss Mary Bibb is visiting her aunt, Mrs. R. J. Lide, in Birmingham. She will also visit in Selma before return ing home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

the year previous. The crop will pass the l700O-bale mark this past season, where-
 as it went only few hundred beyond the coo mark for 1909
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Injunction Case Pending

Many are the expressions of disapproval to be heard among the citizenship of the town of Cullman of the recent action of ex-Sheriff A. J. Casey, who on last Friday filed an injunction restraining c. w. Bryce, the democratic sheriff elect, from taking charge of the sheriff's office here Monday morning.
 It is presumed that Chancellor Simpson will dissolve the injunction when the mat ter goes before him next Wednesday, after which Mir. Bryce will demand pos session of the sheriff's office and take charge of the work, together with the honors that rightfully belong to him, and remain at least until he has been declared not to be the sheriff by the proper courts of the state. The contest is yet pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

Yesterday policeman of Hartselle brought young white man here named Jones on the charge of beating his way on a train. The police officer took Jones to the courthouse and as the policeman and Sheriff R. M. Me Culloch talked -h the court room lobby Jones made clean getaway. A search for him followed, but Jones was mo- where to be found, and Is still enjoying his liberty, perhaps riding the rods again.
 ] New Decatur Is now with out West ern Union Telegraph office, the office there having been closed up a few days ago. It is stated that the office did not pay. It is now rumored that the Postal Teegra ph company is figuring on opening an office in New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Shipment of Berry Crop

John F. Beyer and Ernest Hauk, two of Cullmans best business men, have returned from a trip to Detroit, Mich, where they were sent as a committee from the Shippers association to investi- gate the interests of the shippers in re- gard to shipments of strawberries and other fruits to the Detroit markets, and on their return they gave out report recommending the shipment of berries to two leading firms of Detroit.
 These two delegates were selected at the instance of some of the growers, and for reasons that there Is said to be some dissatisfaction as to the way the berry crop has been handled In Detroit, which has been the principal market for the Cullman berries for several years. In accordance with the report made by MT. Beyer and MT. Hauk, the two Detroit firms will again handle the principal out put of the berry crop this season.
 Contest for Shcrif's Omce
 Coroner Phillip Hartung has been given the charge of the ballot boxes by Rob- ert I. Burke, pending the outcome of the contest for the office of sheriff. The sheriff Is supposed to be the custodian of the ballot boxes, but owing to the fact that MT. Bryce's election is being contested, Judge Burke decided in order 10 keep down all disputes over the bal of the coroner. The ballot boxes have been locked in the vault at the Parker Bank and Trust company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
All Night Office

The Western Union Telegraph office in Decatur is now an all-night office. Messages are transmitted and received here at all hours, day or night Walter F. Cross Ns the night man in charge. This arrangement is also very con venient to the people of the smaller towns around here. as they can tele- phone a message to Decatur late at night.
 D. B. Morrow, for several years city clerk of Decatur and also for mum Der of years clerk of the circuit court here, has just been appointed clerk in the office of Sheriff R. M McCul- loch. MT. Morrow is the fifth deputy appointed by Sheriff McCulloch since he came into office last Monday.
 Real estate men report revival of activity in the sale of city lots in the two Decaturs during the past few days. There are good many business blocks ,and private residences being built at this time in both of the Decaturs. Con . tractors say that they look for one of the greatest building year this year that the Decaturs have had in many a long day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

A number of cases of measles have been reported in this city. all of which it is said are of a mild type Many of the cases are in the Franklin County High school and efforts are being made by Principal l.. s. McRight to keep the epidemic from the public school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

Wednesday afternoon the Rev. w. B. Hutchens, pastor of the Ebenezar Bap- tist church. married Leander Chambers and Miss Mary McDougle at the home of the brides parents near Russelville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

Chancellor w. H. Simpson has reap pointed the Rev. w. H. Austin of Rus sellville register in chancery for this county. MT. Austin has served this coun- ty as register for the past term of six years and has made a popular officer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
THE FOURTH At LAPORTE

Extensive preparations are being
made for the Fourth of July cele-
bration at Laporte. The excursion
train on the w. & N. B. Railroad
will leave Halls at 7:43 and stop at
all stations arriving at Lake Mo-
koma at 9:04. This train will re-
turn after the display of fireworks
at night.
At 1000 a. IN. there will be a
street parade and at 1880 appro-
pirate patriotic exercises, consist
ing of music and speaking, at the
high school auditorium. The
afternoon will be given over to
amusements and sports at Lake
Mokoma. Everyone is invited to
pack a basket, bring the family
and have good time at the Lake.
The new power boat will be in OPP
Grafton for the first time on that
day, and will make regular trips
about the lake. There will be
dancing in the pavilion and a
regular program of sports. The
days celebration will conclude
with fine display of fireworks
from the lake in the evening.
The special excursion tickets
will be honored ON the regular
south bound evening train to ac-
comodate all who do not desire to
remain until the excursion train
leaves.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
Secures State Position.

Michael J. Walsh has been ap.
pointed special agent Of the Dairy
and Pure Food Bureau of the
Pennsylvania Department of Agri.
culture, The position pays 1926
month and expenses. Mr..
Walsh will have charge of Luzerne,
Lackawanna, Sullivan, Wyoming
and Susquehanna counties. He is
native of Pittston, being a brother
of Attorney A. T. Walsh, but has
been a resident of Wilkes Barre
for the past 32 years. He has
been prominent in Wilkes Barre
politics and temperance society
work.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
Son Wires Father of ElOpement

married; don t worry at home, y
read telegram received by A. S.
Buckley of Williamsport, from his
son Bruce, Thursday, under the
date of Wilmington, Del. Bruce
is partner in the business with
his father, and the latter had not
known that he was out of town.
Young Buckley and Miss Marion
Seamon left Williamsport Wednes-
day night. Mr.. Buckley, who
stole the march on his relatives
and friends, is brother of Mrs. S.
Bergen Park of Towanda, and has
frequently visited here, where he
has many friends. -Towanda Re-
view.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
The Appelby Case.

That justice sometimes miscar-
ries no one can deny, but it is not
always when a rich criminal is in
the dock. The Appelby murder
case in Tioga county, is a glaring
case in point. Appelby killed his
young wife, deliberately, while
drunk. A jury of his peers
adjudged him guilty of murder in
the second degree, and the judge
sentenced him to an indeterminate
sentence of from five to twenty
years. If he behaves fairly well
he will be out again in five years.
A couple years ago another man in
Tioga county murdered horse and
was given seventeen years. II
would thus appear that horse is
worth about three and half times
a woman in Tioga county. What
we wanted to call particular at
tention to was the fact that it was
not money that saved Appelby.
He had none to amount to any
thing. 1t was simply the sym
pathy of the jury with drunkard.
If Appelby had been rich, and had
hired world famous lawyers to de.
fend him, we should have heard
the old cry about the power ol
money to free a criminal. 1t was
not so in this case. Appelby sat
Indifferent, smiling, all through the
trial, and to all questions replied
81 don't remember; ] was drunk. y
and on that evidence the jury
saved his neck. Canton Sentinel.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

Committee. Collector Loeb OF
New York, is also looked upon as
a likely person for National Chair
man.
Candidates for the Presidency of
Panama are besieging President
Taft for aid in securing the coveted
place. In order to set aside all
question as to his position, Mr..
Taft has indicated that he will
take no part in the election of a
President of Panama and is inter
ested only in the construction of
Panama Canal, and will not lend
his support to any candidate.
This announcement was made at
the White House.
Chairman Penrose of the FL
nance Committee, has reported the
Canadian reciprocity agreement
without recommendation. The
long siege of discussion has begun
and before the vote is reached
every member of the Senate will
likely express his views on this
great question. President Taft
and bis advisers declare that the
victory is won, and that the Sen
ate will ratify the pact.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
DR.. Miles Nervine

is just what it is represented to be,
medicine compounded especially
for nervous diseases, such as fits,
spasms, St. Vitus' dance, convul-
sions and epilepsy. These diseases
frequently lead to insanity or cause
weak minds. DR.. Miles Nervine
has proven most effective in reliev-
ing these dreaded maladies.
Sold by all druggists. II the first bottle
fails to benefit your money is returned
MILES MEDICAL CO., Eikhart, Ind.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
MILDRED AND BERNICE.


Born to Mr.. and Mrs. David
Spence of Mildred, son.
Judson Harney and wife of
Scranton are visiting the gentle
mans parents in Mildred.
1t was very quiet on Saturday;
only one runaway and no damage
done.
III. w. Osler and wife of Ber-
nice visited friends at Elkland.
The Ex-sheriff was greatly missed.
If it costs eight hundred dollars
to shovel the snow from twenty
three miles of road six feet wide
with five feet of bitches on each
side, how much would it cost to
shovel snow off from twenty-three
miles of road, twelve feet wide with
two feet of bitches on each side.
James. H. Spence, the Republ;-
candidate for school director was
looking over his political fences at
Coveytown one day last week.
J. A. Helsman, the popular Repub-
Econ candidate for County
Treasurer, was Laporte visitor
Wednesday.
Mr.. Kellar and wife of Benton
are visiting their son, Harry at
Mildred.
Miss Sarah Watson of Mildred
left for Philadelphia Saturday.
III. w. Osler, Frank Mcmahon
and DR., Swope were county seat
visitors last week.
John Hamer and wife of Dushore
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Morris Leverton.
Constable Mcmahon escorted
George Tabir to the county seat on
Thursday, where he will be the
guest of Sheriff Brown. George is
firm believer in Teddy's theory
on race suicide. He left wife in
the old country, it is alleged, and
when he settled in the Keystone
State he though of the old proverb,
sit is not good for man to be
alone" and hunted himself up
another woman, with whom he
lived for eleven years, the couple
having four children. Everything
was running smoothly until two
weeks ago when woman No. l,
made her appearance and from
that time there was something do
ing. No. l, wanted him and No.
2 would willingly let him go on
condition that she should receive
$50 and No. l was to take care
of the children, while No. 2 was
to have the privilege of visiting
them once month. No. 9 broke
the agreement, according to report,
and visited George every day, with
the inevitable result that two wo-
men cannot live in the same house
at the same time, and so George is
taking his summer vacation with
the sheriff.
JOS. McDermott, Democratic
candidate for Associate Judge was
calling on friends here Thursday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
Allen-Turner.

Theron w. Allen of Powell, and
Miss Ethel Turner of Standing
Stone, were united in marriage in
Towanda on June 10, Rev. III. II.
Graves, pastor of the Universalist
church, performing the ceremony.
-Towanda Review.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
w A NTED

AT once. Men to represent us
either locally or travelling. Now is
the time to start. Money in the
work for the right men. Apply at
once and secure territory.
ALLEN NURSERY CO., Rochester, N. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

The fuss made over Thomas r.
Ryan's boil makes us shudder at
the consequence if J. Pierpont
Morgan should have the tooth
ache.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

The new school code and tax
laws have certainly made collectors
sit up and take notice. The new
laws make many changes in the
system of tax collection that make
ignorance of the law excuses no
one" mean something.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

Philadelphia now enjoys the
distinction of supplying the House
at Washington with father of the
House, General Bingham and the
baby, the son of Mayor Reyburn.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

A "school of smiling for girls
has been opened in Boston. Bet
they don't teach the 81 varieties
that Sullivan county girls use.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

1t was an observing young lady
who remarked that, ''the way
those aviators risk their lives is
certainly killing"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

1t is unpleasant to contemplate
what might happen to anyone else
who spoke as plainly concerning
the United States as Justice Har-
Ian does.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

Governor Tener on Wednesday
vetoed three bills designed to in
crease the pay of election officers
on the ground that he does not
think the advance is justified.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
"Dr. Miles Nervine
Completely Cured
Our ;. Little Boy of
Fits"

A family can suffer no greater
affection than to have child sub
ject to fits or epilepsy. Many a
father or mother would give their
all to restore such child to health
81 am heartily glad to tell you of
our little boy who was completely
cured of fits. He commenced hav-
ing them at 10 years of age and had
them for four years. ! tried three
doctors and one specialist but all of
them said he could not be cured,
but DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine
and DR.. Miles Nerve and Liver Pills
made a complete cure. He is now
hale, hearty and gay. 1t has been
three years since he had the last spell.
l shall give DR.. Miles medicines
praise wherever l go. You are at
liberty to use this letter as you see
fit and anyone writing to me l will
gladly answer If they enclose stamp
for reply"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the nomination for the office OF Com
missioner of Sullivan County subject to
the rules of the Republican Party.
FRANK STRICKLAND,
March, II, 1911. Hillsgrove, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-06-23

Celebrate the Fourth at Laporte.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-09
No Laws Delay Hers.

In Perak, In the Malay peninsula.
lawyers find no business. for modi-
fed form of trial by ordeal decides all
disputes. In place Of the legal practi-
toner the pleader Is q native boy who
d assigned to one or the other Of the
sides and Is given a bamboo tube in
which II sealed the pleading Of the
person or party whom he represents.
When all Is ready two stakes are
driven into the bed Of a stream. and
by aid Of q bamboo pole the heads Of
the two boys are submerged at the
same time. By grasping the stakes
they are enabled to remain under wa
ter for quite awhile after their natural
inclination would bring them to the
surface. but at Inst one Of them gives
In and. releasing his hold of the stake.
comes to the air. He is Immediately
seized. and the tube he holds Is cast
aside. The other lad IL led ashore. his
tubs opened. and the document con-
tained therein stands a. the decision In
the coSA
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-09
Hard For thu Eskimoa.

One Of the difficulties of the Mora
Wan missionaries In Labrador Is to
make the Old Testament. with Its
wealth OF pastoral detail. intelligible
20 the Eskimos. not one OF whom has
ever seen u horse. "Sheep aud cattle"
says Hesketh Pritchard In Hunting
Camps ln Wood and Wilderness"
they cannot realize or conceive OF.
for there ure NO domesticated animals
save dogs In that portion Of the penin-
sula. They comprehend the story Of
Esau. the hunter. and that OF Samson
and the lion. which animal can 10
translated us polar bear. but Of Abra-
ham in the land Of Mesopotamia they
can form no picture. The nearest ap-
proach to these idens Is drawn from
the harvest Of the sea. seals and fish
taking the place Of flocks and herds"
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-09
vhx n. Wanted References.

At 4 credit mems dinner one Of the
veterans told this story: "In the recon-
struction days . man from . Missls-
sippi valley town came to our west ern
house one day. We had sold him be.
fore In Z small wuy. and he always
Maid. He had enlarged his business,
he told u, aud wanted bigger line
than usual. but before making his &C.
lcctions he wanted US to give him ref
ereuces. We expressed surprise ut
such nm unheard Of demand, but he
said, My two brothers-in-law have
gone in with me. und they're very par-
ticular ~ to whom they do business
with So we sent him to our banks.
and he came back. said we were ull
right, picked out big line Of goods.
and In sixty days he busted We
couldn't collect a dollar. Two years
Inter I met the man In Cincinnati and
told him we hnd become reconciled to
our loss. But will you please tell me.
I asked. why did you want references
as to our creditr We'll, you see. he
answered, I wanted to know II you
could stand It. t.'"-Exchange.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-09
Sect. Relic. a. Abbo..ford.

The present estate OF Abbotsford was
formed during the yenrs 1911 to 1917
from various small farms. the first
one purchased bearing the 'inharmo-
nious designation" CLARITY Hole. After
Sir Walter Scott's death In 1884 n com.
mittee Of friends collected fS,O0O to-
ward the redemption OF the estate. and
Mr.. Cadell. the publisher. contributed
the rest on receiving the rights over
Ssott's works. The library and mu-
scum had been given some years be
fore by the creditors. AS his SON.
Lieutenant Colonel w. Scott. died on
his way home from India. the prop
erty descended to J. II. LocEhart. his
son -in-law. and thence to his daugh-
ter's husband. J. II. Hope-Scott, whose
daughter held the estate for some
years. Many Scott relics are preserv-
I'd In the house. notably his chair and
writing table In the study aud bis hat
and gloves In the hall.-London Stand
ard