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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
CLANSMAN LEADS
 JAIL DELIVERY

Jackson, Ky, March 3.-Silencing by display of guns a crowd of prisoners who attempted to alarm their keepers, Asbury Spyer. Hargls clansman, led jail delivery here at midnight. Three other prisoners escaped with Spyer, whose appeal from a conviction of mur- der is now pending in state courts.
 The men who escaped with Spyer were serving short sentences for minor offenses. They are John Miller, Thomas Freeman and Samuel Bailey.
 At midnight Spyer broke from his cell and let three men from their cages. Inmates of the jail were aroused and when they started to shout alarms to the keepers Spyer and his three com rades covered the shouting prisoners with guns, threatening to shoot unless the noise was checked.
 Before jail officials were aroused Spyer and the three other prisoners got away. possee is in pursuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
First Methodist Church

The pastor Rev. l.. c. Branscomb, will preach at the morning hour on sub ject of vital interest to the church. All members are specially urged to be pres ent. MT. Hudson, of Baraca fame, will speak to the Ramsey class at 10:3O a. m. He will also fill the pulpit at the evening hour. 7:45 This will afford many who have never seen or heard this distin- gushed speaker an opportunity to do so. The doors will be open at D. m. Wednes- day eveIsng the Christians Addition Table" will be continued-"Add to Your Faith Virtue" Good music at all services and cordial welcome to all comers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Meeting of Camp Hardee

This afternon at 3 o'clock, in the as- sembly room of the chamber of -om- merce, Camp Hardee will hold its regu- lar monthly meeting. J. F. Mclaughlin will finish his lecture on Stonewall Jack sons campaigns in the Shenandoah val ley and the vicinity of Harper's ferry The achievements of Jackson have at tracted the attention of the civilized world and 1t is not generally known that all the rulers of the old country have sent their military experts to America .o go over the battlefields of Jackson and study his campaigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
CORONER TO ATTEND
 FAMILY REUNION
Father Residing in Shelby County Celebrates Seventy-seventh
 Birthday

Coroner B. l.. Brasher will leave this morning for his old home in Shelby coun- ty, where he will attend family re- union at the home of his father, A. P. Brasher The coroners father is 77 years old today and the occasion is being cele- brated by banquet and family reunion.
 Present at the reunion will be the five sons of MT. Brasher, B. L. Brasher, M. S. Brasher, A. l.. Brasher R. P
 Brasher and T. P. Brasher, and his three daughters, Mrs. Charity Par ker, Mrs. Minerva Brasher and Mrs Lizzie Kendrck. The elder Mir. Brasher served with distinction throughout the civil war and is still hale and hearty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
MURPHREE IS BOUND
 OVER TO GRAND JURY

William NJ Murphree, white man charged with the theft of two kegs of nails from the Louisville ana NashViiie Railroad company's depot at Pinson, was bound over to await the action Of the grand jury by Judge l. H. Benners in the first division of the inferior court.
 The case against l.. w. Mason, charged with embezzIement, waspassed until next week in the same court.
 John c. Curtis, charged with the theft of a mule, was acquitted yesterday by Judge H. B. Abernathey in the second division of the inferior court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Troubles Never Come Singly

Hackenset, N. J.. March S.-Daniel s. McMullen, a well to do coal operator. is convinced that troubles never come singly Early yesterday his coal ele- vator was destroyed by fire with q loss of $750O0 Today he reported to the police that he was attacked by a highwayman in the street near his home shortly before midnight. Had 1t not been for two of his worlxmen who were walking along behind him he believes his assailant would has gotten away with $500 in cash which McMul- len was carrying home in a satchel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
RECORD OF DAY IN
 THE CIVIL COURTS

A Judgment by consent for s175 was yeached fin the case of John Woodward, as administrator of the estate of Joe Davis, against the Pratt Consolidated 1 Coal and Iron company, the suit being brought to recover damages for the death of his intestate. The case was brought in the city court.
 ! A verdict for $300 was rendered in the case of Edward Warren against the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com- pany in Judge Ferguson's division of the city court.
 Judgment by consent to the amount of y150 was given in the city court In the case of Pie McDaniel and c. M. Walker against the Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron company. The suit was to recover damages for the death of Minn McDaniel.
 Luke Jones was given s25 damages by consent judgment in a case against the Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany.
 Suit for s15,0O0 damages was filed yes terday in the circuit court by Clifford Holden pro ami. Georgia c. Holden, against the Southern Railway company for alleged los sof leg and personal in juries when run over by a train.
 G. Phil Harper filed suit for s5OOO dam ages against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged per- sonal injuries received while boarding 8 street car through negligence on the part of one of the company's agents.
 Chelsea M. South filed suit for $l0,0O0 damages against the Woodward Iron company for alleged personal injuries re- ceived while in the employ of the com pany.
 Suit for s1O,OoO damages was filed against the Mullarby Construction company by W. S. Davis who alleges that through negligence on the part of the company he fell into an excavation at Ensley and sustained personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
HENRY MEYERS IS
 ELECTED SENATOR

Helena, Mont, March 8.-Henry l.. Meyers, democrat, of Ramalli county, was elected United States senator to succeed Senator Carter on the seventy-ninth joint executive ballot last night.
 A continuous joint session of seven and a half hours was held by the legislature this afternoon. 27 ballots being taken. Meyers name was not mentioned until the last ballot, on which he received all the democratic votes. He was not an avowed candidate. Senator-elect Meyers home is at Hamilton. where he is judge of the district court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
YERKES ASSUMES
 WORK WITH GRIDER

S. l.. Yerkes, former fuel agent for the Queen and Crescent route, reached Birmingham yesterday and assumed his new duties with Frank A. Grider.
 He will be one of the sales force em- ployed by MT. Grider in handling the coal he sells annually. Mir. Yerkes re- signed his position on the Queen and Crescent to accept the new position in Birmingham. He is already well known here and has many friends in Birming- ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Ed s. Black Acquitted

In the first division of the criminal court Ed s. Black, charged with vio- latng the prohibition laws, was acquitted His case had been appealed from the recorders court. The following parties were convicted and fined yesterday in the criminal court: Will Steward, gam ing, $20; Dave Reid, gaming, S20; Sonny Morrow, assault with a pistol, s25O fine and 60 days Cleo Hamilton, violating the prohibition laws, $50; Lula Wooten assault with a weapon, $100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Meeting of Stockholders

The Zaragoza Mining and Milling com pany held it's annual meeting of stock holders March 1 at Magnolia hall and elected the following officers: Dr. w. T. Masterson of Birmingham, president; D. S. Housman of Montgomery, vice presi- dent; w. K. Cornish of Birmingham, sec retary and treasurer; directors, Curry Marks of Montgomery, E. J. Leonard of Indiana, H. J. Falls of Birmingham, w. k. Cornish of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Evangelical Services

Services will be held at the German Evangelical church, corner Avenue F and Twenty-first street tomorrow at 10 30 o'clock. The service will be conducted in English. The subject of the pastors morning service will be, "The Unity of the Church. Why We Want It; How We May Get It." School opens 9:3O. There will be held a service on every Wednes- day evening" 7:45 during Lenten season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
PAYS FIFTY DOLLARS
 FOR SQUARE MEAL

lola, Kas.. March 3.-Trading the reward of 80 0offered for hi sarrest for meal, William F. Adams, a de- serter from Company l., Thirteenth United States infantry, last night sur- rendered to a patrolman here. Adams, according to the army records, de- serted from Fort Leavenworth in Mo- Nember of 1907.
 Saying he had eaten nothing for three days, he approached policeman ani said: "I'll give you $50 for square meal"
 When the officer offered to buy him food he told him that he was de- serter and that by arresting him the former could collect the $50 the gov ernment offers for the arrest of all deserters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Lenten Services at the Advent

The regular Sunday services will be as heretofore. Holy communion every Sun day at 7:30 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon at il a. m.; evening prayer and sermon at D. m.; holy communion at II a. m. on first Sundays. There will be a service and instruction at p. m. every Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day. On Friday nights there will be a lecture in the parish house at 8 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Bids for Rescue Station

The department of the interior at Washington has advertised for bids for the erection of a mine rescue station at Birmingham. The lot for the building has already been acquired at West End. Bids will be received at the bureau of mines, Potter building, Birmingham, until 2 o'clock. March IA, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Marriage Licenses Issued

been issued from the office of the pro- bate court:
 Jesse McMichens to Miss Samantha Bullard.
 J. c. Barnhart of Ensey to Miss Pearl Keith.
 Charles Cole of Mobile to Miss Nora Halcum.
 Peter Skyba of Wylam to Miss Flor ence Curl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Altrurian Services

'The Sign Of the Christian is the sub ject of the sermon at 10 a. m. Sunday at the service of the Altrurian church, Gable hail. 1916 Second avenue. A cordial invi- tation is extended to all to attend the service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Prepare to Open Resort

L. w. Scoville and wife are spending a few days at the Wigwam Indian engagements for the opening of the re- sort May 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04
Pettus-Roden Chapter

There will be an important called meet ing of the PettusRoden chapter, United Daughters of the Confectionery, in the in- terest of the Old Ladies' Home, at the Christian church, Twenty-first street and Fifth avenue, today at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-04

"Does Stoddard Clean For You?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

area Of land, but was luckily extln-
guished without any very serious ostsn--
age resulting. ssss
The fire caught in the northwest
corner of the field, east of the Cony
High school lot and spreading rapidly
to the south and east, made us way
into the woodlot owned by ;. C. Man
ley. 4 number of residences on Pine
street We're in the fire zone ana were
in danger, but by hard work on the
part of their occupants ana nelSh-
bors, assisted by the fire department.,
none of the houses were damaged. Inc
fire swept through the Nancy lot,
burning an area of about three acres,
and while the larger growth OF trees
We're not thought to be greatly dam
aged, about 1000 young trees which
had been set out by the owner OF the
lot were destroyed. A barn on the lot
also caught fire, bat the flames were
eXtinguished before any appreciate
amount of damage was done. II win
be Impossible to state the amount OF
damage done until On inspection OF
the lot is made.
The firemen had just returned from
Malta hill when still alarm was
sent TO the Hose / house from Grove
street. due to grass fire in the gully
east of the residence of II. r. Bow
ditch and the state laboratory OF ny
gene Hook q Ladder No. l respond
ed. The fire was extinguished by the
use OF four chemicals, after quite an
area had been burned over and por-
ton of the fence on the laboratory lot
was damaged.
The third alarm was rung in at 326
from Box AS at pettengilHs Corner.
This gave the fire horses a hard run,
but was found to be Of small account.
1t was a grass fire in an orchard on
the west side of the street and a short
distance north of the corner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29
4 LITTLE DINNER.
Augusta Athletic Club Does Honor to
Gentleman jim"


The Augusta Social and Athletic
Club under the direction of President
f. w. Hanks and Vice President H.
w. Norcross showed its true sporting
spirit FRIDAY night by rendering a
little dinner to James j. Corbett, the
most popular of the long array of ex-
champions of the fistic arena, and the
versatile comedian George Evans, with
whose MINISTRIES Corbett is appearing
.as interlocutor
During the day the club gave Cor
bett and Evans tour OF the city in
Mr.. Noreross' automobile and at 80
last night the dinner was given in the
main dining hall of the Augusta House.
Covers We're laid for is and at either
end of the table simlax was so ar
ranged to spell the names, "Corbett"
and Evans" while in the center was
a bouquet OF pinks and pinls We're
laid at each plate. After the excellent
menu had been thoroughly discussed
speeches were made by Eden w.
Hanks, Niles Perkins, Fred Perry,
Charles Bilodeau and p. A. Houlehan
of the club while responses were made
by Mr.. Corbett and Mr.. Evans. The
ex- champion in the course of his re-
marks alluded to the fact that his
last visit to Augusta was in 1888 when
he appeared in the leading part in
Gentleman JIM" about year after
his defeat of John l.. sullivan.
Those seated at the tables We're: r..
w. Hanks, II. w. Norcross, James j.
Corbett, George Evans, Niles Perkins,
w. p. Perry, Charles Rilodeau, l.. l..
Cooper j. H. Mcdonald, Dana Hanks,
Frank Burns, Charles Dill, Edward
Bean. Walter Foley, Harry Goodrich,
p A. Houlehan and Y. B. Grant of
Gardiner j. w. Rafter of Randolph.
letter expressing sympathy with
the spirit of the occasion was received
from Charles, w. Bradbury of Belfast,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29
lbs Kinds of Eczema

Many people suffer from eczema
when they think it is some other dis
ease. Bulkley. the great autIiarity, says
that not less than 125 Latin names
have been given to different forms of
eczema. The one sure sign Stitching
and the scratching that follows aggra-
Yates and spreads the trouble. When
the skin itches, apply Cadum. the new
remedy. and relief will follow almost
Instantly. The sores will begin healing
AT once. and complete recovery is often
effected. Cadum excludes the ali art
and germs. which must be kept out 10
promote the healing. In other skin
diseases such as redness, pimples,
blotches, rash, roughness, sealy skin,
chaflngs. acne. sores. ulcers, eruptions,
hives, letter, itch, herpes, psoriasis
ringworm, itching piles. etc, Cadum is
equally as effective as in eczema
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29
AMuSE MENTS.
Evans Minstrels,

Augusta people enjoyed an evening
on minstrelsy Friday night, the Opera
house being fairly we'll filled. The at
traction was George Evans Honey Boy
Minstrels, with Evans as the bright
particular star and james j. Corhett,
ex-chainpion heavyweight pugilist Of
the world. as the principal interlocu-
tor. Mr.. Evans also has the support of
Charles HiIliard. sam Lee. Clarence
Marks, John King. Matt Keefe and Il
score of others, and the result is a
combination of fun and music makers
that produce Il first-class evenings
entertainment.
Evans, as the leading comedian, was
funny and kept the audience in laugh
ter every minute while he was on the
stag The songs We're Tor the greater
part, though still tuneful. memories OF
the days of long ago, but they were
well rendered. and as good singing
We're a source Of pleasure. The soloists
We're especially good and the chorus
was a strong enc. \ feature of the pro-
duction were the scenic effects. which
were fine, particularly in the march,
ing scene entitled Manila and in
Scenes from Blackville." Mr. Coroett
was also featured in a story which
gave his impressions of the Johnson
Jeffries fight at Reno last July, ana
why Jeffries lost the battle.
The second part was devoted to
minstrel comedy which dealt with the
trials and fluctuations Of SNOWFALL Liv-
ingston at a firemeh's picnic. the char
acter Of the hero being impersonated
by MIR. Evans Charles Hiliard also APP
peared in this act in a clever female
impersonation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29
A BIG DEAL.
Fuller n olWay Co. Buys Out g. F. Par
rott Co.-Will Build Grain Elevator.


Announcement was made Friday that
as the result of recent negotiations
the b. +. Parrot Co., consisting of
Arthur I. Parrot and Albert w
Brooks of this city, has sold to the
Fuller Holway Co. its warehouse on
Water street, together with its stock
in trade. not only on Water street but
also in the store on Cony street, east
side It IS understood that the Fuller
Holway Co, in addition to its whole
sale grocery business. will conduct in
future a wholesale and retail grain and
milling business, similar to that up to
this time conducted by the b. +. Par
rot Co. For the present at least it
will do it's milling at the Bond brook
gristmill.
Messrs. Parrot and Brooks have as
yet formulated no plans as To future
business. but they will for the present
occupy an office on Water street,
where all accounts will be collected
and paid.
1t is the intention of the Fuller
Holway Co. to erect on the site of the
Parrot warehouse modern four
story brick block, the north part of
which will be used for a grain elevator
and equipped with the most modern
and up-to-date milling machinery, and
operated by electricity.
The company will move its clerical
department TO the Parrot Cos. Office,
but Will occupy its present quarters
for its wholesale grocery and proVi
sion business and operate it as a
handling and shipping depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

Commencing Monday. May I. rates
- ST. John. y. B., via the Maine Cen
trail Railroad Will be advanced 50
cents. and 70 Intereolonial points 81
ca second class travel ana from 30
cents 70 81 on first-class travel. Com
neencing that date also rates will be
advanced five cents to points on the
n Y, \. II. x II. Railroad. Com
neneing May u round trip tickets
from Augusta Will be sold at s. So
good for a return until Nov 80. 1911
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

First meetings Of creditors wher
held at the office of the referee il
bankruptcy fer kennebec county Fri
day as follows; James A. Harmii Of
Waterz lie, A. a. Matthew Of Water
Vile appointed trustee; Sturtevant
Bros. of Belgrade, Charles A. Atch-
Icy Of Waterville appointed trustee
Gugglielmo Taddie Of Waterville, no
assets. no trustee ard no further meet
ings until ordered by the court; Thon-
as 4. Parent of Waterville. same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29
THREE ALARMS.
Firemen Have Busy Afternoon With
Grass Fires Friday.

The Augusta tiremen had the busiest
afternoon Friday that has fallen to
their experience for long time, and in
a period nf about So minutes respond
ed to three calls, two whistle alarms
and still The first call came at 2.49
from Box AZ at the corner of Cony and
Bangor streets, due to grass fire on
Malta hill. 1t was for awhile serious
menace 10 some of the residences on
Pine street and burned over q large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29
The Sound Sleep of Good Health.

Can not be overestimated and any ailmeni
that prevents il Is a menace 10 health. J. L.
Southers, Eau Claire, Wis, says: /" have
been unable 10 sleep soundly nights, be
caHSa of pains across my back and sore
ness Of my Kidneys. Ny appetite was very
poor and my general condition was much
run down. I have been taking Foley Kid.
ney Pills but short time and now sleep
as sound as a rock, my general condition
Is greatly improved, and | know that Foley
Kidney Pills have cured me-" Good results
always follow the use of Foley Kidney
Pills. They are a prompt corrective OF
urinary irregularities. Try them. Bow
ditch Webster Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

Constipation brings many ailments In ITS
train and is the primary cause of much
sickness. Keep your bowels regular mad
am, and you will escape many of the all
ments 20 which women are subject. Con.
stipation is a very simple thing, but like
lnans simple things, it may lead to serious
consequences. Nature often needs little
are given at the first indiea ton, much dis.
tress and suffering may be avoided. Sold
ayaFv where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

Friends of Charles Burke Of Belfast,
WHO Is convaleseing at The home of
his parents. OfficerSssnd asaIrs. John
Burke Of Eastern apenud, will be sor-
~ to learn that he was reported Fri
day to be not as well, having suffered
an 81 turn, which was thought to have
heen due to q cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

The bArge William J.. Donahue.
which had finished dlSeharging n car
go Of 1850 tons Of coal for the Maine
Insane hospital. WAS towed 10 Bath
Friday morning on her way back 10
Philadelphia. 1t is not likely that an
other barge Of her size will be seen at
Augusta this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

The CheValiers 81 Canton Augusta
viii meet IT Odd Fellows hall on sun
day moTnies, April 50, IN fun dress
to accompany Asylum Lodge TO the
Conversational chureh where services
sil he coBdactea IN observance " the
sgd anniversary ~ the founding of the
order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

Members Of Asylum Lodge, No. 20, I.
G. Q. =. are requested to assemble at
tive hail at $50 Sunday morning to at
tend the observance of the 92d anniver-
sarv Of the founding of the order. to
be held st the Congregational church.
All visiting odd Fellows are cordially
invited 10 be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

frank =. Noble, who had been pass
ing a short time in Boston after his
return from q trip 70 the West Indies
returned Thursday To his home in this
city. Mr., Noble comes home looking
well and states that the trip was one of
the most enjoyable that he has yet
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

Hon. Beecher Putnam. insurance
Tor the state, left Friday
for Bangor on business connected with
the department and will so from there
70 ms home IN Noal.an.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29
Daily Kennebec Journal
LOCAL BRIEFS.

+. II. Burgess studio is convenient
OF access and nice place to take the
children for photos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-29

Mr. ana Mrs. Melville smith and
Miss Susie Copp. who had BEEN in
Massachusetts Tor the past two weeks.
have arrived home.