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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
IN THE HOTEL HOBBIES
The Prosperous snnfh

Every time I viist Birmingham 1 am greatly impressed with signs of improve ment." said J. F. Ware, prominent cit izen of Charlotte, N. c. 'I have been coming here off and on for many years, and have noticed that Birminghams most rapid rate of development has been with | in the past five years
 q represent the Cole Cotton and Grain Planter company of Charlotte, and, of course. have large business all through the south. This whole southern section, 1 am glad to say, has been going ahead in the past year or two as never before. Charlotte has long been noted as a commercial and cotton milling center, but the great things being done by the South ern Power company, in which the Dukes and other we'll known capitalists are in- terested are making our city and all the country round fairly hum. About three years ago the Southern Power company started to build it's plant on the Catawba river and to stretch a network of power wire over a radius of something like 100 miles. All the mills that were formerly run by water or steam power are now operated by electricity.
 The Southern Power company will soon have a network of electric railways. It's line from Gastonia to Charlotte, about 20 miles, will be completed and in opera tion some time this month. Inside of the next year or two this company will have lines reaching many South Carolina towns and most of the North Carolina towns and cities. The Southern Power concern is spending millions of dollars, of course, and has not only revolutionized industrial life in North Carolina, but has given an impetus to every branch of busi- ness that cannot be overestimated. The company is about to build a plant at Charlotte to cost s250.0O0 for the purpose of extracting nitric acid from the air There is only one such plant in the world, l understandable one in Japan, known to all chemical engineers. The one ct Charlotte will certainly be the initial plant of it's kind in the United states. The nitric acid output will be used largely in cotton fertilizers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
OIIITE A PROBLEM

Every college town is- familiar with the twin sisters who look and dress pre- cisely alike, but yesterday one pair in college here went the usual stunt, one better. Not only did they look so nearly alike that it would have been impossible to tell one from the other, but they sat together on the front porch, and each held in her lap tablet which was the exact duplicate of the other, each held in her hand a rubber tipped lead pencil pointing in exactly the same direction and each was gazing exactly at the same spot in space at which the other gazed How any boy is going to get stuck on one of these girls without falling In love with the other, and if he does succeed in cen- tering his affections, how he will tell which one he is taking to the moving pie ture show is more than this department can guess"
 -Manha Han Mercnry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
THOUGHTS ON THE SEASONS

By William Wordsworth. Flattered with promise of escape
 From every hurtful blast, Spring takes o, sprightly May, thy shape Her loveliest and her last. Less fair is summer riding high
 In fierce solstitial power, Less fair than when a lenient sky
 Brings on her parting hour. When earth repays with golden sheaves The labors of the plough, And ripening fruits and forest leaves All brighten on the bough; What pensive beauty autumn shows,
 Before she hears the sound Of winter rushing in, to close
 The emblematic roundl Such be our spring, our summer such; So may our autumn blend With hoary winter, and life touch,
 Through heayen-born hope, her endl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
Mir. Hill Enthusiastic

"The State Fair is the best by far of any fair ever given in Birmingham" said l.. P. Hill. 'Too much praise cannot be given President B. B. Burton, Secretary Chaffee, and last. but not least Mrs. J. E. Reid of the woman's department.
 Every department is more complete than eSer before, and the agricultural is beyond description. The free attrac- tions are par excellance, and they alone are worth the prco of admittanee. Everything presented is first class, from Innes band to the attractions pn the midway. If you want to see the best fair ever given in the state. come to Birmingham. It is an education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
THE UNDERWOOD BOOM

TUIII tIIe SpfIHSHeIu KepuDIlCun
 Senator Banlihead of Alabama is in the federal capital with the claim that Ala bama will send solid delegation to the national convention, urging Oscar Undcl wood for the presidential nomination, and we expect to be backed by other southern states Alabama comes first in the roll call, and there will be some curiosity to see how far the complimentary action of that state may be followed when the show down comes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Women suffer to become better, men worse.
 man is richer with cents, single. than with dollars, married.
 A man likes to feel blue over st. oclI market crashes, especially if he isn't in them.
 About the time girl begins to be afraid Of men they need to take out life instlr- ance against her.
 A woman playing cards for money thinks it may help her to win to keep say ing to herself she'll give some of it to the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Senator Ike Stephenson spent his money cant remember who got any of it. His memory is even shorter than that of Lumberman Hines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
FINE EXAMPLE

From the MOntgomery Journal.
 Birmingham has at last learned how to live within her income. If more bank presidents, cashiers, clerks and other peo-
 pie could learn how to do this, therewould not be so many people in the penitentiary. Birmingham is setting 6 good example,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Uncle Ike Stephenson wanted a seat Tn his old age in the Senate. and he paid the price that from time to time was de- manded by his campaign managers, in whom he had the widest and deepest con- fidence. A willy old man Is Uncle Ike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

The heiress sweet who. so they said, Her loving parents fondly hoped
 Some titled foreigner would wed,
 With that wise chauffeur has eloped. -Springfield Union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

The Duke of the Abruzzi is trying to come home a real hero covered with sears but his chance of doing this in the present war is slim indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Washington coolly announces that "the reasons for Solicitor McCabe's resigna- tion are not announced" Even he who runs does not need them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

The Duke of the Abruzzi finds the con- quering of Turkish ships easier than the conquest of one American girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Senator Stephenson has been notified that he must trace his $1O7,793 fund to the ultimate receiver. A fund of that size is presumption of guilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

No one seems to know whether it is and no one seems to care which it is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

The Presidents cow is making great tcur also. She has. however, no vetoes to defend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

No order has been sent to Missouri for mules, and this settles it that there is not to be truly great war in Tripoli.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Biologists in New Mexico have dug out Of the rocks petrified snake that is CO., C0c,C00 years old. It had no tag, and yet it's age is plainly and plumply stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

The melancholy days will come when 1t will be too warm for grate fires and too cool without them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Uncle Ike Stephenson did not let his right hand know what his left hand was doing. His knowledge is summed in his, aggregate. Wise old man!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

The Wall street concerts always close with the recital of that touching old ballad entitled, Be Kind to the Dear Old Trusts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

vegetariansm This, of course is why Turgeniev is read at all in England. Being a Russian, he is supposed in some way to help you toward being a bet ter sociaist-for, in England, we do not read for pleasure, but when we read at all we read in order to be made a better something or other That is why you will find 10 persons who have read Tur- geniev for one who has read Flaubert." Discusses Musical Comedy
 At the Mecca hotel yesterday musical comedy was the sub ject of an interest ing talk by J. C. Ragland, agent of The Echo" Mir. Ragland who is a theatrical man of long experience, dis coursed at some length on the eager ness with which musical comedy is ac- cepted by all classes of theatregoers, declaring that as a general rule it sur passes all other classes of theatrical productions in popularity. He said in part:
 Musical comedy as 1t is staged to- day with music, fun, pretty girls and enga ging dances, is indeed an ideal foi&n of theatrical entertainment and one that has received the cordial in- dorsement of amusement seekers. Opera, drama, high comedy and the other var ious standard forms of theatrical en- tertainment, all have their followers and champions who are divided into that many classes of theatregoers. Mu- sical comedy, however, is the joy of them all They all concur in regard to this ideal form of diversion and I believe I can safely say that it is the favorite form of stage production to- day.
 "'The Echo with Miss Blanche Deyo and Franker Woods in the leading roles and a large company of capable play CTS and a large singing and dancing chorus is one of the most successful musical comedies of recent seasons. It enjoyed a run of an entire summer at the Globe theatre, New York, and has many unique features to recommend it.
 The production has been described as a carnival of musical comedy and dancing disportment,' and it truly comes up to the term. It is fairly de- scribed as being one of the liveliest of musical plays. Miss Blanche Deyo, the famous dancer. is in the leading role. She formerly played in Birmingha with the Griffen Musical Comedy com pany several years ago when she was brought to the city as added at traction. She made many friends here on that visit. Franker Woods, who has a fine part, will be remembered here as prominent member of the Red Mill company on it's first appearance when he played a role with Bert Swor, the present star with Fields minstrels. Woods also made a large number of friends in Birmingham.
 As a musical comedy The Echo is of the high order. I do not like to speak too strongly Of the show with which l am connected but those who attend the performances here will have a clear understanding of the high stan dard to which musical comedy has at tained"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Tripoli's nearest cable station Is Malta, urless 1t resorts to the wireless method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Italy and Turkey cannot unitedly shove New York and Philadelphia out of the limelight while the post-season games last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Governor Dix has secured direct pri- mary bill. but it is by no means ideal. It is in fact simply an entering wedge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Senator Stephenson leaves the world to infer that his way of getting into the Senate. although expensive, was above reproach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

The Bayless dam at Austin, Pa, has been thrown into court, where it's de- merits will be investigated. It had no merits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

PHOEBE OF THE w AnIT.
 'Divinely fair.p
 Was what we said;
 Such golden hairi
 A queenly headl
 Such wondrous eyes,
 So dark and deep,
 A fellow sighs
 Therein to peep.
 "A lovely form,
 1mDued with grace;
 Her voice could charm
 Stone from it's place.
 Her smile could win
 A cyncs heart
 Who erst did grin
 At lovers smart.
 "Ah. radiant one,
 Dost see our pain?
 So we're undone
 By thy disdain "Thy princely sire"-
 "Oh slushr' cried she;
 'I toll for hire
 In a launderee!'
 ADMIRES THE COLOR. "Does he gaze on the wine when it is red?' "only long enough to let the light ill., ter through it.'
 WON'T CATCH COLD. Though winter busters all about, With keen and frosty air, Miss Mary Garden will not pout, Who nothing has to wear. For theatres are kept quite warm While she is on the stage Displaying so much of her form, She's really quite the rage.
 SKIMPY. What is your idea of nothing to write about?" "A trolley car vacation"
 LOOKING FORWARD. "There'l be no prunes in heaven,' A border softly sighs, Who dreams of sins forgiven And a mansion in the skies. HATES TO BE REMINDED. Miss Clifton won't thank you for say Ing her father has plenty of rocks" Hates slang. eh?" NO. The old gentleman used to work in quarry"
 LANDED AT LAST. The college grad, who last year rose And took his sheepskin with bow, Has met with quite a lot of woes, But he's a first-class chauffeur now.
 Birmingham Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

This war may give the Young Turks gray hairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

In keeping clean, no economy should be practiced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
Manhattan Mercury
AUTUMN FAD.

AUTUMN FAD. Ere long rout
 Of poets pale Will sing about October ale.
 Birmingham Age-Herald And then, oh, bliss
 The poets pail He'll rush for this
 October ale.
 New York Globe.
 HYSTERIA "ls prohibition an issue in your town?" 'So many people are rabid about it, l think it must be a disease''
 ONE FOR EACH. A fellow needs
 Two buzz machines To hypnotize
 A pair of queens.
 SATISFIED. He has a fireless cooker He'll probably keep for life And neer regret he took her, Because she is his wife. HAVE SOME CHICKEN PIE. A man whose name was Claymore, Had hens he wished would lay more. In vain he tried To rouse their pride They only seemed to play more. Hard luck. Now, could you match 1t? One day he seized a hatchet What then? By heck, Twas in the neck Those lazy hens did catch 1t.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

LANDED AT LAST. The college grad. who last year rose And took his sheepskin with a bow, Has met with quite a lot of woes, But he's a first-class chauffeur now.
 Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
ADMIRES THE COLOR.

"Does he gaze on the wine when 1t is red?''
 "Only long enough to let the light ill., ter through it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

HATES TO BE REMINDED. Miss Clifton won't thank you for say Ing her father has plenty of rocks'' Hates slang. eh?'
 "No. The old gentleman used to work in quarry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Entered at the Birmingham, Alar postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

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The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
Wins Fight for Life

1t was n long and bloody battle
for life thet was waged by James
b. Mershon, OF Newark, N. j.; OF
which he writes: ~ had lost much
blood from lung hemorrhages, and
was very weak and run down. For
eight months I was unable to work
Death seemed close on my heels,
when I began, three weeks ago, to
use DR.. Kings New Discovery. But
1t has helped me greatly. It Is do
ing all that you claim" For weak
sore lungs, obstinate coughs, stub
born colds, hoarseness, lagrippe,
asthma, hay-fever or any throat
or lnug truble it's supreme. soc and
S1.0O. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by p. II. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
SLATER

The pay car arrived here last
Tuesday for the first time since
the panic OF 1907, when the en-
pIoyes were not paid in gold coin.
This time the checks we're given
from the car. 1t Is not known why
the Alton has returned to this
more expensive way of paying,
out II is generally supposed that it
was done for the purpose OF see
ing that there were no ficticious
names on the pay roll. 1t is not ex
pected that IL will continue to
make monthly visits.---Mrs.
Campbell, sister OF Mrs. N. A..
Turner, OF this place died in San
Antonia, Tex, last Saturday. Her
remains passed through Slater on
Wednesday, accompanied by her
husband, her mother, Mrs. Wright
and Mr.. and Mrs. Turner and fam
y The funeral services we're held
her former home in Mexico, Mo.
-2.stler.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
SLATER

Geo p. Dyer tells us today that
the management OF Hotel Saline
will change hands Jan. 1st. c.
p. Casady OF Unionville Mo-, hav-
ing leased the building and furni-
ture. The business has been sue
cessful under the management OF
Mr.. ana Mrs Dyer whose many pa
irons and friends will regret to
see them retire.---The Gasoline
ferry boat, Belle OF Glasgow, own
ei by Crispen & Crispen OF Dewitt
sunk near Miami last week while
ferrying a load of hogs The Grip
Piled boat was pulled ashore and
the hogs unloaded in safety.---
The Central Hotel on North Man
Street changed management the
first of this month Mr.. Evans re-
tiring and being succeeded by Johr
M. Parks of Marshall. Under thu
new management the hotel will b'
run for the present as a roomine
house only. We understand tha
about March first that the hote
will be entirely refitted and refuri
ished and opened as first clas
hotel by E. B. Parks who owns th'
building.-Newa
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
MIAMI

At the regular meeting of Saline
Rebekah Lodge No. 375 Monday
night the following officers were
elected: Mrs Ruth Hornbeck, N. q.
Miss Maude Shipp, v.G., Mrs. Sud-
lie Isaac, seer'y.; Mrs. Cyrena Bure,
treasurer.---Mr. and Mrs. Lent
Jenkins entertained number OF
their friends and neighbors at din
ner Sunday, the occasion being the
birthday anniversary OF the latters
mother, Mrs w. b. Mullins. A nice
fat goose furnished the piece de
resistance and the table was spread
with a fine array OF tempting
dishes. The guests were Mr.. and
j. +. Allen and wife, r. L. Jenkins
and daughters, Misses Genevive,
Gertrude and Tina, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson K!rby.---Clarence
Nichols OF Slater was In town FRI
day on his way to finish the plumb
ing work in the John r. Haynie
house at Fairville. He informs us
that he will move to Des Moines,
Iowa, the first OF the year, where
he has a lucrative position with n
furnace eompany.---C. r. White
who has been living between Gil
liam and Slater, bought the ]. s.
Copeland farm, occupied by j. Z.
Chappell, last week. Mr.. White ar
rived in town Thursday evening
with his family and his household
furniture and Friday he looked
around for house to live In until
he gets possession OF the farm
March 1. He moved into the ]. j.
Br.stow property.---Isaac Hill
and Miss Eta Nichols were mar
riei at Marshall eight years ago
Dee. 6. Theirs was one OF the
surprise weddings OF 1908. They
are now living in Marshall.-----
Next Monday December IS, will be
the ninth wedding anniversary of
Sheriff ana Mrs. Ed Haynie. The
wedding OF Mr.. Haynie and Miss
Ona Davis was celebrated at the
home of the brides parents Mr..
and Mrs Oscar Davis near Miami,
, Thursday evening. December 18th,
leO2.-News.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
Had Narrow Escape

Late yesterday afternoon Joe
Howell's team, which was standing
In front OF Genser & Hill's m eat
market became frightened and
started running towards home.
Miss Irene Lee and brother were
on their way home from school
when the frightened team ran in
to their buggy, throwing Miss
Irene out and perhaps injuring her
internally. The boy escaped un-
!njured.-Gilliam Globe.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
A Charming Woman

Is one who is lovely In face, form
mind and temper. But its hard for
woman to be charming without
health. A weak, si.kly woman
will be nervous and irritable. Con-
stipation and kidney poisons show
in pimples, blotches skin eruptions
and wretched complexion. But
Electric Bitters always prove a
godsend to women who want health
beauty and friends. They regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys purify
the blood, give strong nerves.
bright eyes, pure breath, smooth
velvety skin, lovely complexion
and perfect health. Try them. SOC
at p. II. Franklin's.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21

He waited, dreading a neigh from his
own horse. which he patted to bold
her attention. The horsemen passed
on down the road
ride on. brave boys" said Mark;
IF you're after me. the faster you go
In that direction the better I'll like It,"
In the light OF the waning moon he
trampled over the shadows OF leaves
as on ''crazy quilt" He crossed the
Sequatchie by the ford over which
Souri, had guided him. and took care
not TO head too far down the stream.
as he had done before. Then he cross.
ed the creek near the fallen log. lie
struck the road by which he had left
Jasper just south Of the fork at which
Souri, had halted him. without hesi.
tating a moment he struck out at q
brisk canter over the left OF the two
roads-the one leading to Trncy City.
Mark bad never experienced such
sensations ns now On bis own deet
horse. his carbine slung on his shoul.
der. his pistol NJ his side. on the road
to the Union camps. q wife whom he
adored to Join him In case he should
arrive safely why should not the spirit
within him fairly glow with hopef
And never hnd the beautiful Madgs
borne her rider with such evident ex.
hiiaratiou.
To be continued.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
FROn sA
XHkN
BLACKBURN

Mrs J. F. Hayes and children left
Saturday for their home ut Bixby,
Okla, after a visit to her mother
in-law, Mrs, Jennie Kays and par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Coyner at
Mt. Leonard.---Mr.a and Mrs. j. s.
HIT came home Monday afternoon
from Jacksonville, ILL.,, where they
visited relatives and attended to
business for two weeks.---Mr &.
and Mrs Millard Carmean were pas
sengers on the mail train east Wed
nesday night Saturday
night about o'clock the town
was startled by a crash OF glass,
as II the whole front OF store had
been broken. Upon investigation,
Il was discovered that some one
had thrown rocks and brickbats
through the glass front OF the Lil-
lard building on Main street In
the business section OF town. The
building was rented to Z. d. Burns,
the teacher OF the colored school,
by NJ. X. Lillard, the owner, lew
days before and the teacher and
wife occupied II as dwelling. The
negro couple hustled out the back
door and spent the rest Of the
night with colored friends.-Re-
cord.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
Work Will Soon Start

after you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, and youll quickly enjoy their
fine results. Constipation and in
digestion vanish and fine appetite
returns. They regulate stomach,
liver and bowels and impart new
strength and energy to the whole
system. Try them. Only 25c at p.
II. Franklin's.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21

Washington Star: "The coal
supply OF the earth Is limited, said
the scientist. "No one can say how
long Il will last "Great ScottIn
exclaimed the man in the back row,
"and here we've gone and wasted
more'n a bushel of Il heatin' the
hall fer this lecture.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
GILLIAN

A party of eight men went out
on a coon hunt Wednesday even
ing and were very fortunate in
bringing home two coons and one
oppossum. Among those who Went
were Chas Schellenberg, r. ID. At
tenbury, Robt Tully, Robert Deis'
John Novel;, Osborne Hill and Ar
thur Nogle Globe.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21
Children Dry
FOR FlETchER'S
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ARROW ROCK

Mrs. Will Nixon who has been
sick for several days, is reported
better. WIN Hicks, who was
ser.ously hurt by a falling tree
about two weeks ago, v reported
to be improving slowly. .--States-
man.
The Marshall republican., 1911-12-21

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