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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
WORK CONWCTSON TUSCALOOSA ROADS Elect Head Negro Institu- tion-Lay Off New
 uMOL

Tuscaloosa, August 16-(SpeciaD At a joint meeting of the county commission CTS of Tuscaloosa county and the board of public works of this county on Mon day it was decided to work the county convicts on the public roads The com mssioners at their last meeting proposed to allow the board of public works to take over the convicts and use them to the best advantage on the roads of the county.
 The matter was referred to County So- licitor C. B. Werner, whose written state ment on the legality of the question was presented to the board on yesterday.
 The commissioners at this meeting created a precinct in this county to be known as Buhl, precinct No. %. Buhl was designated as the voting place.
 The free scholarship from Tuscaloosa county to the medical school of the Uni versity of Alabama at Mobile was award cd by the commissioners to MT. Frank C. Jones of Abernant. This is the first time that an applicant from the fourth dis trict has ever received this scholarship
 
 has accepted the presidency of Stillman institute in this city. MT. Davis is a preacher and educator of no small repu. tation, and will no doubt make d suc- cess of his new work. This institution is devoted to the work of training of colored ministers and is under the control of the Presbyterian church.
 "Peterson,' a new town on the Tus- caloosa Mineral railroad, midway between this city and Brookwood, has been b. cated by E. D. Sloan, chief engineer of the railroad.
 Miss Mattie Parr, one of the supervisors of women in the Alabama Bryce 1nsane hospital, died Sunday morning at the hos pital. Miss Parr had been at the hospit al for about thirty years and she was highly esteemed by all who knew her and es- pecially by all those who came under her care and attention in her daily work Her remains were carried to her old home in Dale county for interment yes terday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
NEWS OF ODENVILLE

Odenville, August 16.-(Special 1.-The Rev Walter M. Cranford, state evangel- ist for the Presbyterians, United States of America. began tent meeting here Sunday. Large crowds are in attend ance, both day and night. The meetings are growing in interest daily. The old time religion is the keynote of the T., eaching. There were 20 conversions in one day.
 Frequent reports of the cotton cater pillar are heard, but are found to be without foundation. The crops in this section are the finest ever known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
MADISON CITIZENS IN THROES OF FIGHT Members of Confederate Troop Re-assemble With
 Captain Gurley

Huntsville, August 16.-(Special)- The prohibitionists of this city held a rally in the Elks theatre last night and were addressed by Judge Samuel D. ,weakley, author of the prohibition law Judge Weakley expressed himself as being confident that the people of Mad iison county would not vote to legalize the sale of whisky. He urged the cit ,izens to vote against the sale of liquors in the election August 21, but urged them to vote second choice for. the dispensary as the. lesser of the two evils. Judge Weakley, eX-Governor Conner and Lieutenant Governor Walter eeed, the three leading prohibitionists in Alabama, are all in Madison county now making vigorous campaign which will come to an end Saturday night of this week.
 Survivors of the troop of Captain Frank B. Gurley that fought in the Fourth Alabama cavalry in the civil war are holding their annual reunion at Gurley at the home of their former commander. Captain Gurley turns his home over to them every year and they come from points hundreds of miles dis tant, always to remain two or more days as his guests.
 News has been received here of the death In Shelbyville, Tenn. of c. A. Hummei, brother of the late A. F. Hum mel of this city. MT Hummel was 73 years old and is survived by several grown sons and daughters. He was a veteran of the Confederate army and his brother, who lived in this city, was . veteran of the Union army.
 The Farmers Cotton Oil and Fertilizer company has purchased a site in West Huntsville for its new fertilizer fac tory. The company has recently i'm creased its stock to a half million doll lars and will go extensively into the manufacture of fertilizer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
NEWS OF GREENSBORO

Greensboro, August 6.-(SpeciaL)- The marriage of MT. Barney Andrew Monaghan of Birmingham and Miss Mary Francis Jackson of Greensboro, at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert Hewlin Jackson, this afternoon was an event of interest The Rev. Father Brislan of Selma per formed the ceremony according to the ritual of the Catholic church.
 The ceremony was witnessed by a number of relatives and friends. A reception followed, after which Mir. and Mrs. Monaghan left for Canada. the Great Lakes and the west, including visit to Mir Mona ghans relatives in Milwaukee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
VOTE SEPTEMBER 27
 ON COMMISSION FC.

Atlanta, August 16.-Whether shall adopt the commission form ol nicipal government or remain unds existing scheme will be decided
 voters on September 2I. The bill
 ing the election passed the st->,
 this afternoon without opposftf y passed the house last week. It. N only the signature of the governbr. action paves the way for otherl Ge' cities to adopt the commission form
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
COMMISSIONERS IF ]. TALLADEGA NAMED Prepare For Baptist En- 1. campment-Damages
 For Overflow

Talladega. August 16.-(special.)- The appointment by Governor O'Neal of M. D. Ivey, lawyer; Dr. Edward B. Wren and J. Ed Stone, real estate dealer, as commissioners for the city of Talladega is satisfactory to the majority. Each of these appointees were ONeal sup porters. Comment is being made on the fact that the governor ignored the nomination made by the commission campaign committee.
 Indications are that the Baptist en- campment at Shoccho Springs, near Talladega, beginning August Fl, WITT De a great success, as reservations or cot tages and rooms have already been made to guarantee fine attendance A chorus class has been organized so that visitors may have the advantage or singing. Arrangements VIII De maae with the livery service. Of Taladega so that a large number of city people may attend.
 Four thousands pounds of arsenate of lead to poison the army worm was sold to one dealer in Talladega. When the worms first appeared the farmers got busy and began to dose the cater pillers. with the result that the first generation of worms was killed imme- diately, but others have been matched since then. About two more thorough poisonings will be sufficient.
 The award of the jury in the con demnation proceedings at Jackson Shoals, where the Alabama Power De- velopment company proposes to raise a power dam two feet higher, has been made. The jury awards damages to ID different owners aggregating $2522.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
ALICEVILLE MAN
 DIES OF PELLAGR

Aliceville. August 16.--l Special. )--, bert Sanders, who has been sufferl from pellagra, died at the home of sister Mrs. z. P. Hartszell, Saturc. evening, and was buried at the fam graveyard at the Garden Sunday. , Sanders had wide circle of friei, in this vicinity where he was conne| ed with the firm of J. D. and J<l Sanders.
 The city water company has receia materials and are beginning opkl tions installing their new system. b is the intention to push the wor' completion and have the system
 opera tion as early as possible. 3As
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
INSTITUTE IS HELD
 IN MARION COUNTY

Hamilton, August 16.-tSpecial.) 1.-The Marion County Teachers institute is in session here for week, and at present over 100 teachers have enrolled.
 Among the prominent educators in at- tendance are Prof N H Baker, supern- tendent of rural schools; Prof. J. B. Hobdy of Auburn Prof. C. A. Brown. principal of the Birmingham High school; Miss Gilbert of Birmingham, and Mrs. Trutt of Mobile.
 Much interest Is being shown in the work. This is the first institute held un- Gel the new educational law in Marion county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
FLORENCE LADIES
 WORK FOR LIBRARY

Florence, August 16.-(Special.)-The ladies of the Southern Library assoc1a- ton are moving steadily on in their fight for a Carnegie library for Florence. The committee which presented the matter to the city council at 8 recent meeting ap- peared Tuesday afternoon before the com missioners' court, asking that the county bear a part in the guarantee of 5000, which is required for annual running eX- penses Both the city council and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
MARION COUNTY TO
 BUILD MODEL ROAD

Guin. August 16-(Special.) )-The regular August term of the county commissioners court of Marion county IS now lh sessio'i at Hamilton, with much important DUST ness to be disposed of One of the most interesting matters decided on was the completion of the Hamilton-to-Guin state highway This settles the question or a f~st-olass highway leading from Cum to Hamilton, distance of sixteen miles, and il IS the most important piece of roadway in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
GIANT SHIP BEATS
 PREVIOUS RECORD

New York, August 16-The White Star sea giant, Olympic, from Queenstown, which docked this morning, made a new record-five days 12 hours and 20 minutes which is 6 minutes better than her pre- vious best record. J. Pierpont Morgan was among the passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

That the cotton crop of this and ad joining county Is very much over-esti- mated is the opinion of w. T. Harris, a prominent farmer of Leesburg. MT. Har- ris has had occasion to travel over Etc wah and Cherokee counties recently and gives it as his opinion that while there will be better than an average crop unless unfavorable weather conditions prevail. the crop will be very short based on the appearance of the plants. He says that the plant is large and sappy and that 1t is shedding considerably and are not fruted In proportion to the wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
HEAD OF TUSCUMBIA
 SCHOOLS RESIGNS

Tuscumbia. August -tSpeciaL)-J. B. Murphy, superintendent of the Tuscum- hia city schools. has resigned to accept the position of principal of the Lee coun- tS High school at Opelika. MT. Murphy has been connected with the Tuscumbia schools for year, and had been re-elect- ed for next year. His work had been highly satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Seven Prisoners Escape

Knoxville, August 16.-Seven prisoners escaped from the Roane county jail at Kingston, Tenn, last night. Three of the men are reported recaptured today. They gained their liberty by saving steel bays on patch in the end of the cagng. through which prisoners had previously escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
To Women
 Who Dread
 Motherhood!
Information How They May Give Birth to Happy, Healthy Children An'
 soluteiy Without Pain
Sent Free v

No woman need any longer dread the pains of childbirth. or remain child : less pr. J. H. Dye has devoted his life to relieving the sorrows of women. He has proved that all pain at child . birth may be entirely banished, and he will gladly tell you how 1t may be done absolutely free of charge. Send your name and address to Dr. J. H. bye, 545 Lewis block. Buffalo, N. Y, and he will send you postpaid, his wonderful book which tells how to give birth to happy, healthy children, absolutely without pain: also how to cure sterility. Do not delay but write today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
DISTRICT EPWORTH
 LEAGUE WILL MEET
Boy Released From Jail-Annlston Hotel Is Raided
 Again

Anniston, August 1e,-(Special)- )-Mem- bers of the Epworth league in Anniston and Oxford are making extensive plans for the entertainment of delegates to the district convention which will be held at Oxford Saturday and Sunday.
 E. L. Rivers of this city is president of the district organization, which mas made considerable growth under him. Delegates will come from Hefin, Ed wardsvile, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Talia- dega, Iron City and other places, and large meeting is promised.
 Leon Methvin, the 11-year-old son of D. R. Methvin, who was arrested on charge of selling beer at the livery stable of Ross Chatham Tuesday afternoon, was given a hearing under the provisions of the juvenile law before Recorder J. F.. Green "wednesday morning, but the re- corder reserved his decision in the case, pending the consideration of which the boy was released from the city prison.
 The Parker house on West Tenth street, whe~a large amount of booze was se- cured as . result of a raid last week. , as, raided again Tuesday evening. a man and a. woman being arrested for dis orderly conduct. The cases for alleged blind tigering against J. H. Riddle and Mrs Story, captured in the previous raid, were continued Wednesday, as was the case against Jack Garner. operator of the New Winner hotel. charged with the same offense. Ed Jenkins was fined $1O0 and costs, Charles Williams, S100 and 90 days at hard work and Tom Ross dis charged as a result of the cases of tiger ing tried by the recorder Wednesday.
 
 Plans have been perfected and machin- cry ordered by the United Hosiery mills, one of the newest of the Anniston indus tries, to manufacture silk hose w. A. Boil of Knoxville has arrived to assume the position of superintendent at the new plant Manager Mead says that he ex- poets to have the new department of the plant in operation within a few weeks.
 H. B. Rudisill. general manager of the Anniston Foundry and Machine com pany's plant here, has returned from New Orleans, where he landed a contract for the manufacture of 25,Oo0 water ser vice boxes for the Crescent City. The contract will amount to about 12 car loads. It was awarded by the city sew craze and water board which is under the supervision of the state, and extends over a perior of about one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

Miss Matilda Moisant, sister of the late John B. Moisant, is the second American woman to win an aviation pilots license. She handled her Mois- ant monoplane so gracefully and skill fully while undergoing the tests, at the Hampstead Plains aerodrome, pn Long Island, that she was heartily applaud ed on finishing by Baron l.. d'Orcy and MT. w. Bluet, the official repre- sentative of the Aero Club of America.
 Miss Moisant was greatly pleased when informed that she had won her license.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

commissioners court seem favorab1es the proposition, and have committees Nesugating the legal questions involv
 The association proposes to give $500 c asks the county and city to give s350 ct annually.
 E. c. Shockley was found guilty f. morning in the city court of violat. the Fuller liquor law and was fined [ by Mayor Ashcraft. He took an appea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
FIRST BALE COTTON
 ON OPELIKA MARKET

Opelika, August 16.-(Special) 1.-The first bale of cotton, weighing 450 pounds, this season was received In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

The annual reunion of tbe Confederate Veterans at Elliott park today and to- morrow has brought out an unprecedented attendance. The veterans and their fam flies who are on the grounds today num- Der fully 800. The entertainment is being furnished by the Sons of Veterans, who served fine dinner. Tomorrow the meet ing will be openi to the public, when Col. J. w Inzer of Ashville will deliver an address. Other forms of entertainment have been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

the Opelika market yesterday after noon. The honors for the first bale this year go to negro farmer, John McKinnon. who lives near Marvin. It sold for 22A cents at auction at noon today to the Opelika Cotton mills. This years bale is earlier than in many years here, the date for 1910 being Au- gust 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
COOPERATION CLUB FOR COMP PANY'S MEN Big Reunion of Veterans.
 Cotton Crop Is Over
 Estimated

Gadsden. August 1s.-(Special.)- .)-The Southern Iron and Steel company will at once begin the construction of a large modern clubhouse near the plant at Ala bama City. The structure will provide for 30 sleeping rooms, and lights, sanitary plumbing and modern heating will be pro- vided. The company expects to increase it's office force in the near future and de- cided to inaugurate the clubhouse as an inducement for the location of good men. The house will be operated on the cooper ative plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

Announcement was made today that the opening of the Etowah County High school would be postponed for one week. The opening was to take place on Sep tember 4, but as the Etowah County Teachers Institute will be held during the week of September to Il, it was thought best to defer the opening of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

A number of cases of infantile paralysis have appeared in Fort Payne in the last few weeks, but no deaths have resulted so far and the doctors seem to have 1t under control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

The prospects for crops in this coun- ty have never been better
 DeKalb has not been invaded by the caterpillar and other destroying forces that are found in other parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

SIS WASHINGTON AND RETURN August 19. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Take the BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL.".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
COURT TERM BEGINS
 IN DE KALB COUNTY
Several Cases of Infantile Paralysis in Fort Payne But No
 Deaths

Fort Payne, August 16-(Special)- The fall term of the De Kalb county circuit court convened here Monday. The forenoon was taken. up with or ganizing and empaneling juries. E. S. Killian was appointed foreman of the grand jury.
 Solicitor Appleton of Center is pres ent to look after the states interest Judge w. w. Haralson of this place Is holding court and the docket is un usually heavy.
 The Alabama Cooperage company s plant, which has been shut down for several months, has resumed opera tions again and is working full force of hands. This is one of Fort Payne's best industries and it is the first time that it has been shut down in 10 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

change in ownership in one Of Opelika's largest industries is an- nounced today. w. J. Padgett is now sole owner of the Opelika Lumber com- pany, having bought the two-third in terests of W. Earle Hudmon and D. T. Hudmon. It is reported that the Hud- mons will move to Hamilton. Texas, where they last year built cotton seed oil mill.
 The Lee county court of law and equity will complete its work this week, after being in session three weeks hearing jury criminal cases. A mass of work has been cleared up at this term of court; among the import ant cases disposed of being two con vctions for murder in the first de- gree, life sentences one conviction for murder in first degree, death sen- tence; all being negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
TEN WONDERFUL DAYS

Bigger, brighter and bette than ever, the Alabama State F'ais is in reality the States Creates Show Window. Its resources in miniature will be graphically portrayed, and demonstrated in Birmingham in Octo-x ber.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1911-12-05
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