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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
SMALL BOY MISSING

Police headquarters have been furn- ished with information in regard to Will lie Courson, son of D. D. Courson of 2l6 North Seventy street, East Lake, who has been missing since Saturday afternoon at 3 O clock. Tie boy, who is 13 years old, worked for the Gum Drug company and was on hand Saturday al 12 o'clock, working until o'clock, winch he was paid his weeks wages. No trace has been found of him since that tmd He was wearing a blue serge suit anh knee pants. He had on a light cap dndl wore easy walker shoes. 1t was stated \ by the boys father at police headquarters that he has aunt residing at Culll| man and an uncle who lives at Rock Il mart, Ga, and both of these personsl have been wired to be on the lookout' for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
AVONDALE WINDOW
 BREAKER ARRESTED

In the arrest of Kate Coleman, a ne gro woman, made last night at Avon. dale by officers Williams and Shelnut the police believe they have put an ent to a series of petty thefts which havt been committed in that vicinity. The woman broke a window in store a. the corner of Avenue A and F'ortietf street and when arrested she had sevei pairs of shoes on her person. The prac- tice of window smashing has been giv- ing the police no little trouble and the capture of the Coleman woman Is the cause of much satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
Dean RinggOld Dies

Knoxville, April 9.-The Rev. Samuel Ringgcld, D. D., aged S6 years. dean of the convocation of the east Tennessee Episcopal church, and rector emeritus of St. Johns Episcopal church. died here today He spent 30 years in the ministry coming to Knoxville as rector Of St Johns church 1887. Dr. Ringgold was a native of Maryland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
CARRIER PIGEON
 DROPS EXHAUSTED

Cuba April 9.-(Special.)-A carrier pigeon dropped into Miss Annie Phillips pigeon farm a few days ago. It was in a complete state of exhaustion. On one of its legs is a silver band with the in- scription IS. A. 305." It will be cared for until it is able to resume it's way, when 1t will be set free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

ing Valerdena is near Torreon, in the state of Durango. Bridges have been destroyed between Torreon and Pasaje and the wires cut. Trinidad bridge, near Torreon, has been destroyed second time. Reports from Rosario say that bandits raided that place Friday and got sl58O. from the station agent of the Parra and Durango railroad.
 News from Parral to the Herald is thai Guillermo Baca, one of the boldest in. surrecto leaders, is dead. He had been II poor health some time and was found dead near Mesa Sandya Friday. He was 40 years old and former citizen ol Farral.
 SHAW. The Undertaken. Phopes !.
 GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones lo02
 LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7M
 Birmingham Special" To one block from
 BROADWAY, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
COnyicts Lend Aid

The convicts of Banner mines are to be commended for their cheerful and faith ful work during the horror that is in full blast. With such crowds of rescuers in Banner, passing in and out of the stock
 ade, the vigilance of the guards has been relaxed and the eonvicts allowed much
 more liberty than usual. Had any ol them desired to escape he could have done
 so without difficulty. As yet not single case of trouble has occurred. When volunteers were called for this afternoon to make the first trip into the
 mine the convicts were among the first to volunteer for the work. All through the night they worked without a thought for themselves
 Dr. J. ]. Rutledge has sufficiently recov- cred from the effects of his experience in No. shaft this morning as to leave the car and come to Banner Mines station. Dr. Rutledge received a message tonight from Washington authorities stating that
 Dr. Holmes, head of the National Bureau of Mines, would be here tomorrow. No especial significance is attached to hls visit here.
 Dr. Rutledge stated tonight that his men, who were disabled this morning in No. shaft would resume work in the
 morning, assisting in bringing out the
 bodies. None of the men are much the worse for their experience, although it
 was 9. narrow escape.
 A Western Union operator arrived at
 Banner this morning and has been work
 ing at top speed since.
 No commercial messages are handled,
 but press work and telegfams kept the operator busy until late tonight.
 A message from Memphis received tlls morning asks: Was any one hurt in the
 Banner mine explosion?" The message was promptly marked; Foolish question 514, 653," ana returned undelivered. Mes
 sa ges are pouring in from all parts of the state asking if certain persons were in-
 jured in the explosion. When definite in-
 forma tion was obtainabler reply was made,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
Birmingham Special" Waits for no connection.
HUBBARD BROS.

-7, C0T40Ng MERCHANTS MEMBERS York Cotton Hx. oha:. ge, New York Coffee Exchange. Nov Orleans Cotton Exchange. Chicago board uf Trade, Associate 4embers AAveypool Cotton Assos1ataon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
GRUES0ME STREAM OF BODIES
 NOW POUR STEADILY FROM |.
 MOUTH OF BANNER MINE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

S->~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ tell a narrowing story of their experi- ence in the mine. We were going alona all right until we got to the fourth en. try. left, when every one suddenly be- gan to feel the effects of the gas' said pr, H. H. Hamilton. "and in a few seconds nearly every man in the party was down. l attempted to carry one man over the lift but failed and fell myself. At least that is the last remember until the surface was reached"
 pr. Caraway managed to stagger to the bottom of the shaft and cried "get us out, we are dying" As soon as this was heard at the top of the shaft q second rescue party headed by Dr. Wright, was rushed down and the faint ing experts brought to the surface. Cause of Explosion
 The cause of the explosion is un known at present. and is considerable mystery From indications discovered by bratticers it evidently originated in the seventh entry left At this point the track is slightly torn up and other evidences presented of there being a considerable explosion at this point The bodies of the convcts here were also mangled which swas not the case with
 
 officials that the majority of the con victs were k.ned by afterdamp rather than by the explosion itself
 In the slope where the explosion oc- cured the coal cars were hurled to the end of the track and broken into frag- ments which also leads to the belief that the explosion originated in the seventh entry. left, from powder
 When it was at first thought that some of the men in the mines might be alive the exhaust fan at the foot of the new shaft which has only been in use six months was changed to a blower out after all hope had been given up for the men in the mines it was changed back to exhaust and put into operation late this afternoon. This materially aided in the establishment of the cir cula tion.
 Property Damage Small
 While the loss of life is the greatest in, the history of Alabama coal mining. strange to say the damage to the mine itself is the smallest on record It was estimated by MT. Ramsay this afternoon that the damage to the mines would not exceed $1200, and that 5000 would he a conservative estimate The fan tsthe new shaft was damaged to the extent of $500, and few brattices in the mines blown out. The damage to the fan was easily repaired and it was working well tonight
 A feature in which the present dis iaster is strikinglX different from pre- vious explosions is the entire lack of grieving by relatives of the dead men Not sob has been heard at the mines, and there has been none of the feverish waiting on the part of relatives as was the case at Palos and Mulga.
 There is no excitement, no hurry. The work of rescue is going on quietly and systematically under the direction of cap- able hands and experienced heads. There
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
The Railroad Wreck
Will Be Thing of the Past Since the Invention of the New Automatic Electric . Railroad Block Signal
It Prevents HeadOn and Rear End Coisions Protects
 Open Switches; Can Be Installed at Small Cost

to demo and then quickly that adopted of absolute because of its cheapne install.
 The pned in it's operation follows When where of block signals will bell which shows that there other the track between it the block ahead the bell also shows that there train behind t that is between the block behind behind the first signal before the first train to the next signal the train would bells signal the this would slow collision We will for n train that had instructions wait the second block take siding immediately behind it. medaey bells which gives him that the local ahead has reached the siding which this that the ahead will station blundered mail track under the
 
 daily; block miles hour and instantly he electric engineers blundered orders there approaching him between him and the switch He Not approaching but gives instant warning also of switch. longfet You will that is absolutely perfect in it's installed railroad line will be impossible kind of a wreck.
 officials prominent railroads signal they will something million dollars will be a nice sum in their net earnings
 like this wonderful invention operated floor Morris Hotel Our main 045-6 BrownMarx.
 until this advances but investigate today
 J. H. RYAN
 General Sales Agent for the Company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

There is nothing of blithe spring here, but all is grim reality. which is emphasized by the silent guard above the door with his weapon in easy reach
 The crowds press against the ropes and from time to time rough jests are passed and laughter breaks the tense silence.
 The negroes all crowd as near to the entrance to the manway as Deputy Sheriff Dave Kennybrooke will permit and with eyes glued to the mouth of the mine patiently await the coming of the bodies. At the appearance of each load slow, mournful chant sets up to cease only when the bodies are removed.
 Practically all of the people who came out from Birmingham this morning re- turned on the afternoon train. Tonight there are scarcely 50 white visitors in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

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  of ncden Plan of  with BANKERS TRUST COMPANY of be hat vii
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 Secretar a lStree,N NewY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10


 There are few prettier valleys in Ala bama than the scene of yesterdays hor- rible disaster.
 A birds-eye view obtainabe from the reservoir on the crest of the highest peak takes in radius of several miles. No. ? shaft, or the new shaft, is one mile from the stoclxade proper, and but for the steam and smoke would be in visible to the eye from any distance sur rounded as 1t is by dense woodland.
 A mere gap in the earth it is. leading to the bowels of the planet and the smil- ing exterior gives no hint of the grim tragedy that is concealed beneath the flowers above
 Standing at the reservoir and looking north one seq miles and miles of forest just beginning to put out leaves and tinted here and there with the blooms of the flowers. Almost before ones eyes stretch two branches of Five Mile creek, the placid water sparkling in the clear sunlight of the day. Far on the horizon the deep azure of the sky mlngles with the green of the trees to produce color harmony that is indescribable
 This morning by actual count IS specta- tors came panting up the mountain one after another, and but one failed to stop and exclaim at-the exquisite beauty of the magnificent panorama that unrolled fol five miles. Looking north is the stockade for the prisoners, and at the foot of the mountain the smoke of No. 1 shaft Further north is the manway through vSlch the bodies were removed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

SHAW. The undertaker. Phones ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones looa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

LICE JOY. und.rtak.r. Phones 7a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

are plenty of miners on the scene and the shifts in the mine will be changed about every two hours and a half. The work Is progressing very well under the cir cumstances, says Chief HIilhouse, and others who are in charge.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
eooDwIN-PATTERsoN

From Wednesdays Daily.
At Greensboro, N. c., today there
will be beautiful society wedding,
which is of particular interest here,
where the groom is wel and fayorably
known. Mr.. A. N: Goodwin will lead
to the altar Miss Mary Patterson, who
is very lovely ana popular young So
ciety woman of that city. The wed.
ding will be largely attended and will
be beautiful event. After an extend
ed wedding trip north and east, Mr..
and Mrs. Goodwin will arrive in Ocala
about the twentieth of March to spend
a few days before going to Lake But
Ter, where they will reside.
Mr. Goodwin was engaged in the
turpentine business in this section for
some years and has many friends in
this city who will be interested to
learn of his marriage. He is still en-
gagged in the turpentine business, with
headquarters at Lake Butler.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
BRIDGE

Never has there been a more pop
ular game than bridge, and the past
few years it has taken Ocala by
storm. There is no more pleasant
way of entertaining ones friends, and
those who play the game are never
more delighted than when invited out
for an evening or afternoon at bridge.
Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. F. T..
Schneider entertained a few of their
friends informally at bridge. The
game was played progressively, and
was thoroughly enjoyed by the guests.
There were four tables of players and
the top scores were made by Mrs. Ed
gar Bird and Judge D. S. Williams,
who received pretty packs of cards.
After the games, dainty refresh
ments were served.
Playing at the four tables were Mr..
and Mrs. George K. Robinson, Misses
Ethel and Hope Robinson, Judge D. s.
Williams and Mr.. ID. s. Williams, Jr,
Mrs. C. L. Gamsby and Mrs. Edgar G..
Bird of Brooklyn, Mrs. Hearle of Can
ada, Miss Alice Bullock, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Lloyd, Mrs. M. G. Cham
bers, Misses Minnie and Louise Cams
by and the hostess.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
McIvER PARK

] We understand that Mr.. Donald e.
McIver is considering the proposition
of donating the golf grounds to the
city of ocala for a park, .children's
play ground and links for the Ocala
Hights Golf Club. If Mr. McIver's
plans are consummated he will have
done for his city a great and benevo-
lent act, which will perpetuate his
name far nobIy than any monument
that can be hewn out of marble or
hammered out of bronze. 1t will be
an opportune. appropriate. generous
and noble benefaction. This paper
hopes that it will soon have the pleas
ure of announcing that to this end the
papers have gone on record.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
MEETING OF ORDER OF EASTERN
STAR

A special meeting of the Eastern
Stars was held Friday night at
Yonge's hall, it being the occasion of
the annual visit of the grand matron.
Mrs. Cora r. Franz, of Jacksonville.
Mrs. Franz is a woman of pleasing
personality and won all hearts by her
kind manner and gracious advice.
The chapter is sure to be benefited
greatly by her visit. At the close of
the business session, delicious refresh
ments we're served by Mesdames Jake
Brown, Ben Condor and Louis Yonce.
In the afternoon Mrs. Franz was ten
dered delightful auto ride to the
springs, accompanied by Mrs. w. T..
McIlwain, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. ]. A.
Bowler.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
MEETING or HOME MISSION So
cIETY

The Home Mission Society of the NJ
e. church held its regular monthly
meeting on Friday afternoon A good
ly number we're in attendance, and
much interest is manifested in that
branch of the church work. 1t was
the time for the annual election of Off
GERS, and they were elected as fol-
lows:
President, Mrs. w. X. Zewadski
First vice president, Mrs. Richard
McConathy.
Second vice president, Mrs. George
Martin
Third vice president, Mrs. Frank
Harris.
Recording secretary. Mrs. Sid wha-
ley.
Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Wal
ter Hood.
Press reporter. Mrs. j. A. Bouvier.
Missionary Voice agent. Mrs. C. N.
Kirkland.
Orphanage, Mrs. L. T. Izlar and
Mrs. T. E. Bridges.
Sewing Circle Officers
President, Mrs. w. D. Tompkins.
Treasurer and secretary, Mrs. j. P.
Galloway.
Cutters, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Leav-
engood.
Chairman plain sewing, Mrs. Harris.
Chairman embroidery, Mrs. Clyatt,
assisted by Mrs. Tompkins.
Chairman crochet, Mrs. Zewadski,
assisted by Mrs. Whaley and Mrs. Nc
Conathy.
Silver Teas-Free Will Offering
Committee, Mesdames Frank Har-
ris, E. P. Rentz, T. H. Johnson, 7. E.
Bridges, T. w. Moore. H. M. Hampton,
L F. Blalock, George Rentz and Guy
Toph
Teas are to be given each month on
fourth Friday.
The Calendar" reported $7725,
which was very fine report for the
first months work. Months who did
not report are especially urged to
bring in full reports at next months
meeting.
Sewing circle meets Monday with
Mrs. Killebrew. A full attendance is
desired. ELLA r. BOUVIER,
Reporter
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24

AS we remarked before, Mr.. M. Fish
ell knows good thing when he sees
it. Perhaps twenty-five years ago he
bought a number of lots in the Smith
and Dougherty addition to 0cala, and
turned them all to good advantage. He
bought two more lots yesterday in
that addition. The lots are pretty
ones. and occupy an eminence on the
crown of a hill Mr.. Fishel will build
cottages on the lots for rental pur-
poses. The lots were purchased from
the editor of this paper.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24

The county commissioners have be-
gun the completion of this end of the
hard road leading from this end OF
the county to Ocala, for which the
citizens of the north end of the coun-
ty feel very grateful. No part Of the
county pays more tax than this, and
besides this is one of the main public
roads through the county from
Gainesville south, through Ocala, and
there is not more important road
in Marion county Mcintosh Cor. to
Times Union.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
A BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT

A breach of promise suit is some
thing entirely new in the social an
mails Of ocala. but it seems that We
are not to escape a notoriety that a
sensational suit of this kind always
furnishes
In an interview yesterday with a
reporter of this paper Mr. e. w. Da-
Wis state attorney of this district, stat
ed that papers had been fled in the
suit, but the names OF the parties are
withheld from publication as the
friends on both sides are endeavoring
to affect a reconciliation. Both the
plaintiff and defendant are highly
connected, and indeed, are leaders Of
society in the circles in which they
move, and the suit will create a pro-
found sensation in our city.
AS the case develops we shall say
more and more about it.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
kENDIe-METzeER

Mr.. John Kendig and Mrs. Mary
Elizabeth Metzger have issued cards
announcing their marriage, which
took place on Tuesday. the fourteenth
of February. in Philadelphia, at the
brides home.
Mr.. Kendig has been winter Wis
itor to Citra, in this county, for many
years. and owns an orange grove in
that section. In former years he was
one of Marion county's orange kings.
He has many friends in Citra who
will learn with much interest Of his
marriage to very charming PhiladeI-
phia woman.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24

Mr.. G. C. Putnam of Akron, Iowa,
and Mr.. N. c. Putnam of Carpenter,
Iowa, made this office a pleasant call
Monday. Mr. Putnam, Jr., has been
here for several months, having pur-
chased the Geiger place between
Ocala and Silver Springs, and the ell
der Mr.. putnam has just arrived Both
are well pleased with everything so
far, and we hope that the longer they
stay they will continue more and more
pleased. They added their names to
our increasing subscription list.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Cornell. who are
newcomers to the Lake Weir section,
were visitors to Ocala Tuesday, hav-
ing come up from Stanton on the af-
ternoon train, and remained until the
late evening train. They have been in
Florida since fall, and will return to
their former home in Canton, Ohio,
the early part of next month, to re,
main until next fall, when they will
come back to Lake Weir and build a
home on its beautiful shores.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24
THE BREACH OF PROMISE CASE

The pending breach of promise case
announced in these columns yesterday
morning created all sorts Of inquiries
yesterday, and many of the members
of the bar and others early repaired
to the court house to ascertain the
names Of the litigants, but the clerk
courteously refused to reveal them.
1t has been intimated that Mr. Rob
ert A. Burford viii be asked to act as
referee in the case and the names Of
the parties win not be known until he
files his report with Judge Bullock.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24

The Stars contest closed Saturday
night at the hour of ten. The mana
gers. announce that it was complete
success. The winners were: Miss Jet
tie McConn. Ocala, piano; Miss Mary
Connor, Ocala, diamond ring; Miss
Winnie Hunt, Ocala, gold watch; Miss
Cevie Roberts, Ocala, diamond ring;
Miss Annie Pearl Liddon. Ocala, gold
watch; Miss Agnes Stringfeld, Dun
Mellon, diamond ring; Miss Reba Bry-
ant, Summerfeld, gold watch; Miss
Annie Hillman, Anthony. diamond
ring; Miss Emma Goolsby, Silver
Springs. gold watch.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-24

DIR. S. H. Bitch informs us that Mr..
G. M. Shelley lost all of his personal
effects at fire at Blitchton early
Tuesday morning. Mr. Shelley was
running store and occupying q
dwelling that belong to the doctor.
The building was entirely destroyed,
likewise all the furniture, wearing ap-
parel and everything belonging to Mr.
Shelley. We understand that there
was no insurance on the property.