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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
GILMAN BOASTS OF
 MANY GOOD BANKS
Jackson Kelly Reappointed-Many New Business Firms Start With New Year-Other News

Cullman, January 13.-(Special.)-- Possibly no town in Alabama the size of Cullman can boast of better bank ing houses. The Parker Bank and Trust company. the oldest bank here, was organized many years ago when the town and county were In their in fancy and since that time has contin- : ued to grow in popularity until today it has one of the largest busine esses in the banking line in north Alabama. The next organization in this line waa the German State bank. This is also an institution that stands among the first in the state. The youngest Of the trio is the leeth National
 The Leeth National bank Is fast forg- ing Its way to the front among the best banks in the country. This bank was organized January l. 1910, with a capital stock of $25,000 paid in, its of ficers consisting of G. Scott Leeth, one of the wealthiest men In north Ala bama, as its president; T. J. Callahan, and Charles W. sandin, assistant cashier.
 Jackson Kelly, the only member of the jury commission in Cullman coun- ty whose time expires with the present state administration, has received his appointment to succeed himself In of fee from Governor Conner The ap- pointment dates from January 16, the same time other men go Into office. Mr. Kelly's appointment by the governor is meeting with the approval of the peo- pie of the county.
 The year 1911 marked the opening of several new business houses in Gull man. One of the new firms is styled Kelly & Ponder. who have opened up a first class general store in the build
 Ing formerly known as the Held prop erty, now owned by J. R. Griffin, on the corner of Third avenue, east. and Third street. Another is Kelly & Me- Cornell, who have opened a general store on First street. near c. A. Stiefel- meyers store. Both these firms are composed of good business men and have strong financial backing. Besides these several other new places of bus mess are being opened in West Gull man. c. J. Howell formerly of Mt. Hope, has moved his family to Gull man and purchased the home of s. P. Mcdonald In northeast Cullman and it is said to be his intention of enter ing into the mercantile business.
 The large stone barn formerly owned by LeRoy McEntire has been sold to Biggers Brothers and will be used by them as a livery stable. The barn is built of stone and is one of the finest in the country. The undertaking es- tablishment of Blggers Broth CTS will be run In connection with the livery business at their new place.
 It is said here that petition will soon he circulated and, after 1t has been signed by number of people, will be sent to the legislature and the sen ate In the interest of the passage of the bill creating a law and equity court in this county. There has all ready been one circulated against it's passage and those who favor the pas- sage of the bill hope to be able to counteract whatever influence the for mer petition may have by having an other one made and signed in favor of its passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
MANY DWELLINGS
 HAVE BEEN ROBBED
Large Number of Stolen Gar.
 ments Recovered
DECISION WILL HELP
lars of Road Fund-New COmbi- nation Truck Fine Addition
 to Fire Department

Bessemer, January 13.-(SpeciaL)- During the past lew days a number of robberies from dwellings in the lower part of the town have. been re- ported to the police. In nearly every instace clothing was stolen In addition to other articles of value.
 Chief Wallace detailed Detectives Childress and McCabe on the case and this afternoon succeeded in locating the alleged robbers and recovering most of the stolen property The two officers traced one of the thefts to a peg-legged negro named Percy Wright and placed him under arrest. He was taken to the police station where he confessed to the crimes and informed the officers where the stolen goods could be found. As a result they got enough clothing of every description to start a second hand clothing store. They also arrested a negro woman named Dicey Howard, who was found in possession of some of the articles
 The clothing Is at the city hall await ing Identification. The police are of the opinion that the two negroes were operating in connection with gang from Birmingham, as some of the property recovered has marks on them leading to that belief The defendants will be given a hearing before Mayor Lewis Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
BLACK HAND CASE
 IS VERY UNUSUAL

New Orleans, January 13.-One of the strangest Black Hand demands on record came to light here last night when Antonio Contanza, the Italian proprietor of a confectionery store, showed the police a poorly written letter demanding that Contanza leave two barrels of flour outside of his store or suffer the penalty of being cut to pieces.
 The letter was written in Italian, bore no signature and no demand for money was made. Contanza- received the letter several days ago, but did not comply with the directions. A watch was kept, but nothing came of it. The police are at work on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
New Fire Truck

The new combination fire truck and chemical wagon arrived in the city to- day and Is installed In the fire station until a suitable building can be erect ed for it. The new apparat tus is a splendid piece of work and consists of a steel-bodied truck chemical tank and appliances, a 50 and a 30-foot exten- sion ladder, three roof ladders, "A, 20 side extension ladder. and other equip ment and devices Chief Nolan has accepted the apparatus subject to the approval of the city council. The truck will add much to the efficiency of the fire department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
ROBBERS ESCAPE
 AFTER A FIGHT

Columbus. O., January 1S.-Three rob bers attempted to rob the postoffice ct Utica, Licking county, early today and as a result pistol battle was fought. One of the robbers was wounded in the breast and one of their horses was shot, Wilbur Peet of Utica saw the robbers at the postoffice and they at once opened fire. Peet responded and one of the yegg- men dropped The robbers seized mail wagon and two horses and. picking up the wounded man, escaped toward Newark.
 The police here arrested Felix Svatenko. Hungarian, when he alighted from a Newark car. on orders from Newark. His companion escaped from the car. Svaten- ko is charged with being one of the Utica gang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Have You Tried This?
Simple Prescription Said to Work Wonders For Rheumatism

This has been we'll known to the best doctors for years and is now given to the public. Get one ounce of syrup of Toris compound. Then get half a pint of good whiskey. put the other two in gradients into It. Take tablespoonful he'd time. Shake the bottle before us- ing" Good effects are felt the first day Many of the worst cases here have been cured by this. Any druggist has these them from his wholesale house. Any
 one can mix them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
GonId Road Elect. oa,cers

New Orleans. January 13-At the an ual meeting of the stockholders of the New Orleans Pacific Railroad company held here yesterday. George J. Gould was reelected president; w. F. Braggns vice president, and w. R. Elliott secre tary of the company for the year 1911 The directors elected were: George J Gould, Edwin Gould, Howard Gould, C
 E. Satterlee, E. T. Jeffery of New York S. l.. Thorne of Dallas, Tex; W. F. Brag gins, Albert Baldwin, Jr., John J. Gan non, Peter Pescud, T. J. Woodward, w B. Spencer William J. Barkley, Pear Wight, and w. R. Elliott of New Or leans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Famous Painting Mutilated

Rotterdam. January 13.-Rembrondts most famous picture, The Night watch was badly damaged today by a dis entered the Rijks Museum and with a knife deliberately slashed the master riece. sigrest, who was arrested, de- clared that his vandalism was an act of vengeance against the state, because of his discharge from the navy. Art experts who later reviewed the work expressed the opinion that the damage can be re- paired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
FORFEITURES TAKEN
 IN MANY CASES

The main business before Judge $. l.. Weaver in the first division of the criminal court yesterday was in taking forfeitures. Fourteen cases were no; pressed on the recommendation Hugh Locke, solicitor, because witt nesses were reported as s.. of e state. The defendants in tse eases were charged with violating the pro hibition laws
 Alfred Edwards a negro. was ac- quilted of a charge of assault with q weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Officers Were InstaIled

Selma Advance lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias, last night held an installation when the recently elected officers were given their chairs. The installation ser vices were conducted by District Deputy Grand Chancellor A. A. Davidson, -and the exercises were attended by a large number of the members of the order After the exercises refreshments were served to those present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Congrc.attonni Services

Morning worship at the chapel, North Nineteenth street near Seventh avenue, at II o'clock Sermon on What Does It Mean to Be in Chrst?' At 7;3o D. m, the topic will be. 'tThe Possibilities of So- cialist in the Ministry" Rev. George Eaves, D. D., the pastor, will preach at bath services. Boble school at 10 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Rccordr Rroken nt Furnnce

President H. E. McWane of the Mabel McWane furnaces in this city, controlled by the Anniston Iron corpor ation, is in the city from Norfolk, having come by way of Florida. where he was visiting. President McWane says he anticipates an early improvement in iron conditions and business lr general. He says that since the expenditure of about s1000O0 in re- modelling the Anniston furnaces they are turning out more iron and better quail ity of goods than at any previous time In the history of the plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
ANN|STON ALDERMAN
 MAY BE IMPEACHED 
Serious Charges Made Against
 J. A. Burgess
IS CHARGED WITH GRAFT
Accused of Charging Blind Tigers for His Protection-Oners a Reward for Wrecker-Furnace
 Breaks Record

Anniston, January 13.-(Specal.)-As in- timated several days ago. impeachment proceedings were instituted at lengthy session of the Anniston city council last aAuht against Alderman J. A. Burgess of thc Third ward, who is charged with IT, regularity in dealing with the blind tigers of the city, from whom he is said to have collected 500 5O each under promise of immunity.
 This alleged fact was brought out at a previous session of the city council, when Alderman Burgess was severely repri- manded for his alleged act, which aroused q storm of condemnation In the city. No drastic action was obtained, however, un- til Thursday evening, when Alderman J. B. Shelnutt of the First ward Intro duced a resolution with view of insti- tutng the impeachment proceedings The resolution was favored by every member of the council with the exception of All derman T. c. Yancey, who is college mate of the embarrassed alderman. Pres ident Agee the presiding officer of the council, upon the passage of the resolu- ton, appointed Aldermen Shenutt, Jesse Evans and J. D. Henry to investigate the charges against their fellow councilman and report to the council.
 The case will be tried at the next ses- sion of the aldermanic body, Thursday, January 26. MT. Burgess has made no public statement in regard to the charges against him, but it is understood that he xiil A dcht tho case to finish and A lively tilt is anticipated. Another near-sensation was created in the council Thursday night, when President Agee introduced a resolution calling upon the mayor and Chief of Police Glosson for a statement in regard to the charge of H. B. Rudlsill that the police officers are being deterred from acting against the blind tigers The resolution was voted down, but the mayor and chief, who were present, stat ed that the charges were unfounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Corpse Too Large for Henrse

Mobile. January 13-When the hour for the funeral of Miss Mary Betbeze of this city arrived yesterday afternoon it was discovered that on account of her size 1t was impossible to place the body in the regular hearse, and the flower wagon had to be used 10 carry the body to ths cemetery IL was necessary to order a special caslSet from New Orleans. Miss Betbeze was one of the largest women ever seen here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
StagHers-FueIner

MT. Grover Cleveland Fuelner and Miss Mary Brownie Staggers, both of Benton
 Lowndes county, were married here Thursday afternoon late. The young couple came to Selma from their homes that morning and during the afternoon went to the courthouse and secured H. censes and had the ceremony performed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Boost Mobile centennial

torical society of this city has requested the mayor to take steps for the celebra- ton of the bi-centennial of this city. cories of letters now in possession of tho society from Paris, France, show that the settlement was begun by the French in May, i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Wants Permanent Fair

In connection with the project for the organization of a Calhoun County Fair association, with a view of holding Cal houn county fair here next fall, a proposition for the organization of a permanent association will be pre- scented to the directors. Dr. L. L. Scar brough, president of the Scarborough Drug company. is behind this project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14

New York, January 13-Facts brought to light concerning the career of "Comte' d'Aulby in this city show that he lived up to his stories of his noble lineage and his wrongs, and that if a part he played he did it well Those who knew him l6 years ago in New York when as a con noisseur he sought to part with precious masterpieces of art, declare him to have been one of the most picturesque char acters whom they ever knew. The trial of "Comte" dAulby at Tours. France
 on the charge of obtaining from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Council Elects officers

At the meeting of the recently organ ized council of the Junior Order, United American Mechanics, Thursday evening, the following officers were elected: J. H. Fore past councillor; Dr. J. R. Taylor. councillor; T. F. Newman. vice coun- cilor: Jesse Andrews, conductor; c. C.. Cannon, warden; J. D. Holcombe, chap lain; D. E. Tuck, secretary; John M. Crook, financial secretary; R. F.. Gam, treasurer; Allen Humphries. inside sem tinel c. S. Fitzpatrick outside sentinel; L.. W, Fruit, representative to state coun- cil; o. B. Boone, trustee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Reward for Wrecker

Mayor J. l.. Wikle has offered reward of $50 for the arrest of the culprit who wrecked the composing room of the Even ing Star recently, thus running up the re- ward offered by the paper the Typo graphical union and private citizens In connection with the cleaning up work in the Star office a page add and several missing brass rules were located Thurs day in the bottom of an ink barrel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14

Duchess de Prasin a large sum of money by the sale of spurious paintings to her late husband, MT. Paine of Boston, at tracted the notice of the world and at tention will be focused on him anew shortly when the court gives Its decision as to his guilt or innocence. At the time of "Comte's" marriage to Miss Lint, in 1895, there was in the wedding party. which was photographed. MT. Van Rut- tan. whom Miss Lint had a violent prej- udice against. In sending a copy of the photographs to friend she cut his face out of the group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Decision VIII Help Be.semer

Bessemer will be much benefited by the recent decision of the supreme court in reference to the division of the county road fund with municipal ities in the county. Under the deci- sion the city will be entitled to about $1375 for each year since l1905. This sum will materially aid the city in fix ing the highways leading into the business part of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Bishop Mccoy will French

The Rev. J. H. Mccoy. former plesi- dent of Birmingham college, who was created bishop of Alabama by the Metho- dist Episcopal church. south. last sum mer, will be in Anniston Sunday, Janu- ary p, for the purpose of delivering sermon in this city in connection with the celebration of Honor Day at the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Banker Commits Suicide

Colfax, Washington, January 13.-John Terhune. vice president of St. John State bank, committed suicide yesterday by shooting through the head with re- volver. No cause is known for his act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Stewards to Meet

The board of district stewards of the Selma district Methodist churches held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Presiding Elder O. s. Welch. During the session considerable routine business pertaining to church work came up and was acted upon. Among those who attended the session from the churches in the territory surrounding Selma were A. T. Wilkinson of Gaston- burg, B. F. Glider of Linden, M. F. Smith of Marion Junction, J. O. Watson of Lower Peachtree, A. J. Sullivan of Farm ersville, pr. J. P. Roberts of McWtl- Hams, J, D. Carter of Myrtlewood.
 Among the ministers who attended the meeting and who also enjoyed the hospi- tality of MT. and Mrs. Welch, were the Rev. E. A. Dannelly and D. L. Folsome of Selma, the Rev. J. T. Mangum of Faunsdale, the Rev. D. F. Ellsior of Cas- tonburg. The apportionment of mission ary assessments was made during the meeting for each charge In the district and the salary of the presiding elder was fixed at the same figures it has been heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
Church onicer. Elected

At the meeting of the officers and members of the Christian church held last night at the Baraca class rooms the officers for the incoming year were elected as follows:
 T. A. Wiggs, chairman of finance committees; w. c. Gray. vice chairman H. D. Keith. treasurer Miss Lilhe Crock, church clerk and correspond- ing secretary; Miss Mabel Morgan, or ganist.
 The Womans Home Mission society of the Methodist church met last night at the home of Mrs. w. c. Baty on Berkeley avenue. Mrs. George Neal presided over the meeting. The re- port of the treasurer was very gratify- ing, showing the society out of debt Interesting papers regarding the work of the society were read by Mrs. Clar- ence Spencer. Mrs. w. D. Lanier and Mrs. E. L. Huey. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Waller.
 Personal
 Miss Mary Kettles Dennis of Tunel Springs will spend the week with Miss Bessie May Lovett.
 Mrs Eugene Rarden is much i'm proved from her recent illness.
 Miss Zuma Herien will be at home until after the marriage of her sister Miss Anna Mae Herren, to MT. Robert Mingea, next Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
VIII Build Hospital

At recent meeting or the DOarO of trustees created under a provision in the will of the late Henry W. Vaughan for the founding of the Vaughan Memorial hospital, plans were formulated for the carrying out of the provisions of the will and Dr. F. q. DuBose was selected to take charge of the institution which will be opened to the public in the next few months.
 The old courthouse building was pur- chased a few years ago and now, with the cooperation of Dr. DuBose, they propose to remodel this building. mak ing 1t as nearly freproof as possible.
 After this building Is completed 1t will be a modern hospital in every par tfcular, completely equipped with ele- vators and such other conveniences as are found in the best institutions of this kind. There will be no fues in the building carrying smoke and flame, The furnace of the heating plant will be entirely outside of 1t and separa te from the main hospital building.
 Large memorial tablets will be placed in a conspicuous place in the hospital commerative of the donor of the original fund, Mir. Henry White Vaughan and pr. Samuel Watkins ,aughan, and such< other persons as have or hereafter may make nations to further the usefulness and complete ness of this institution.
 Death of W. Y. AycOriS
 w. F. Aycock, aged so. died at the nome of his daughter. Mrs. !. P. Doh erty. on West Side Park street late last night after an illness of several months. The interment took place from the residence of Mir. Doherty this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock MT. Aycock was born in Perry county February l. 1881, and was a resident of Selma for about 70 years. during which time he made a large number of warm friends He leaves four children besides other rel atives to mourn lis death. The children are s. B. Aycock. Mrs ]. P. Doherty, Mrs. l.. NJ. Bradley and w. F. Aycock, .r., of this city,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-07-07
SU NJ MONS.

lu the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon.
fsr Lincoln county
Cass1e A. Merrell, Plaintiff,
x.ahin Job and Zephin Job, as Trustee, De-
6enlnnts.
T0Eephih Job, and Zephn job, as Trustee,
tf,7e ~ thin named defendants:
EHche hame of the State of oregon. You are
as.asby required to appear and answer the
cruStaint of the plaiutinil the above enti-
sgee %rlit now on file in the office of the County
GIerf 81 Lincoln County Oregon, he being
ctr clerk of the above entitled court, on or be-
taNs she duy named in the order for the pub.
I@.siton of said summons, viz: Monday, the
:SatEey of August, 1911, by Hon. Chas. H.
'Sai6ner, County Judge of Lincoln County,
'sc-Eon. said Lincoln County, Oregon being
rt< county and state in which said suit is
psouing, which said orler and time for
sx swrring said summons are herein referred
to- kowit Six weeks after the first publica-
rSswt he reof; and
Sou are hereby notified that il you fail to
Rp2ear and answer the complaint as herein
required, Ier want there,f the plaintiff will
uytly 10 the above entitled court for the relief
aemandcd in the plaintiffs complaint, viz:
u \
titis to blocks 4. IL, Is, 25 81, 6.7.S 9, TO- 49,
RI u, 81. %, 81 49, 81 and S5, in Crawiord's Ad.
GiVdon to Nashville, Lincoln County, Oregon,
is good and valid; that ysu. the said defend
auts, have no estate. right, title nor interest
whatever in or to said lands, or to any part
tscrcof adverse to this plaintiff, and for such
Gthcr and further relief rs may be equitable
and Just.
This summons is published in the Lincoln
CaSnty Leader once each week for six success
afvs and consecutive weeks. beginning with
LEs issue dated June 10, 1911, and ending with
rAs Issue dated August IL, 1911, under and in
pursuance of m order and the directions con-
rsaued therein. made by the Hon. Chas. ii.
Gardner, County Judge of Lincoln County,
Oregon, on the Goth day of June, 1911.
J. +. STEWART,
Attorney fox Plaintiff.