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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
TUSCALOOSA MASoNS
Annual Election of Officers Accom-.
 panied By Social Features

Tuscaloosa. June 24.-Rising Virtue lodge of Masons held largely attended meeting last night It was the annual election of officers, and as the date oQ, cured on. St. Johns day, which is a notably important one on the Masonic calendar, there were added social fea- lures. An examination of two candidates for the fellowcraft degree was held and a special meeting will be held on Tues day, at which time Right Worshipful Grand Junior Warden Walter Smith will deliver the degrees. The following will serve during the ensuing year and will be installed on Tuesday,
 Worshipfu master, D. W. Ward; senior warden, E. W. .Hapsman: junior warden, NJ. L.l Ward; treasurer, w. F. Fitts secretary, Saul Smith; senior deacon. H. B. Litchman; junior deacon, H. M. Sha- piro; chaplain, w. F.. Bingham stewards, D. J. Deacy and c. s. Reed; tiler, s. F.. Herman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Schools Cost SAY. 673.65

Anniston, June 24.-(Specia1.)-Acco ing to a report just made public by A. l.. Tyler, president of the city board of ed ucation, A7,673.65 was expended on the public schools of Anniston last year. The regular expenditures amounted to s21,- 160as, while $26.51267 was expended on the new Quntard avenue building, in- cluding the lot and fixtures. The schools are said to have had an unusually pros porous year under D. R. Murphey, super intendent, who is making constant inn nroNements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
New Cotton Firm Formed

Decatur, June 24.-(Special.)-A new cotton firm has just been organized in Decatur with the following officers: John H. Peebles, president; H. B. Malone, yce-presdent; Winstead R. Jones, secre- tary and treasurer. The firm is made up of the following members: John H. Peebles, James H. Hill, James l.. Wood ruff, Winstead R. Jones, John R. Witt, E. r. Garrett, Luke Pryor, Martin, Ricn- ardson & Malone and George Wise. The members of the firm are among the most substantial business men and planters of this section of the. state.a The firm will deal in spots Their offices will be To- cated in the Knights of Pythias building in Decatur and they will be ready for business with the opening of the cotton season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
STRANGE NEW BUG
 APPEARS IN PERRY

Marion. June 24.-(Special)--An new bug that made it's appearance in east Perry several days ago has caused considerable damage to cotton. Speci- mems have been sent to the agricultural department for investigation. Several farms have been attacked by the bug and the indications are that 1t exceeds the boil weevil in destroying young cotton bolls.
 Perry county Is to have a hookworrn conducted by Dr. H. H. Perry. Work will commence soon after July 4.
 w. H. Smith, president of sthe Sixth district, Knights of Pythias, has called a convention to be held at Selma on June 29, this to be the eleventh ses- sion held by this district
 Rain has fallen in all portions of the county and planters here today say crop prospects are the best in many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
SORROWS, S15,OOO FOR
 SCHOOL BUILDING

Livingston, June 2.-CSpecial)-A letter rom R. B. Evins of Greensboro. one of he trustees of the Normal college, to Prof. G. W. Brock, stated that if S15OOO sould be borrowed at per cent per an- num for one year the trustees would au- thorize a new building for the Alabama Normal college. w. S. Nichols. treasurer of the college and cashier of the Bank of Sumter. attended to the raising of this loan and had the loan over-subscribed in less than half day The certificates will be free from taxation and will net 7.S5 per cent. They will probably be issued as warrants against the fund appropriated by the last legislature, but which is not yet available. The trustees meet in Montgomery Monday, June 26, and will decide on plans for the new building It Is thought by the local authorities that the last dormtory completed about IS months ago will be duplicated. It is three-story red brick building with big white columns in front. The new build Ing will be steam heated. fitted through put with waterworks and lighted with acetelyne gas. Work will be begun with
 In the next ten days and the building pushed to completion before the opening of the session. This will allow 100 more young ladies to attend the school and no trouble Is anticipated in filling all bJiild- ings as many have been turned away every year for the past two or three years on account of lack of room. sksu 5@4
 Resides adding new buildings, the trus- tees have. added six more teachers to the faculty and several new departments, among which is the industrial depart ments. Sewing designing stenography and other subjects will be taught.
 This will be the only normal college in the state for young ladies only and will fill long felt want of a college where young ladies can get a complete educa- .ion in all departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Dr. Cox Lectures

Anniston, June A-(Special.)- )-Dr.. W. J. D. Cox. secretary of the Alabama Baptist educational commission and for mer pastor of the First church at Mo bile, who gave one of his daughters to the cause of foreign missions, will de- liver a lecture on Two Thousand Miles Through China and Some of the Things Saw and Heard.' at the Parker Memo rial Baptist church Sunday evening Dr. Cox made a tour of China while on a visit to his daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
BIackberries Poisonous

Anniston, June 24-(Special,) )-News was received here today of the serious poisoning of 8 Miss Hollis daughter of Ben. Hollis, a prominent Cleburne coun- ty farmer, who was infecteds by eating strawberries which had been rendered harmful by locusts eggs. The poison is said to have manifested itself in the swelling of her eyes, ears and face in general. The case was diagnosed by Dr. J. H. Ligon, who pronounced his patient out of danger today, although she was then seriously iiL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
New Building Erected

Anniston, June 24.-r(Special)-The new brick building which was recently erect ed as an adjunct to the Sunday school of the Parker Memorial Baptist church Aere at a cost of s25OO for use of the 0rimary class, has about been completed ond will be occupied soon. The Parker Memorial school is said to have grown Co be one of the largest in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Absent for Thirty Years

Livingston, June Special .)-Mr. James Kimard, a prominent attorney of Haskell, Tex, is back to Livingston on a visit after 30 years absence He had quite lot of fun shaking hands with some of his acquaintances, most of whom failed to recognize him after so many years and he would not tell who he was. He was finally recog- nized by w, $. Nichols.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
New Buildinp for New Decatur

Decatur, June 24,-(Special)- )--B. l.. Malone progressive bushes man of New Decatur, will soon commence the erection of,a two-story brick business block on Second avenue in New De- catur. It is also possible that MT. Ma lone may build on the corner adjoin- ing this a four-story office, building at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Holt Masonic Election

Holt, June 24.4tSpecial)-The annual election of officers of Won Bayer lodge, No. 6ss, A. F. and A. M, of the place, re- suited as follows..A. H. Won Bayer, w. M.:eJ l.. Williams. S. w.; P. M. Collins, J w; w. M. Joyner, treasurer; c. F.. Williams. secretary; W, T. Faull, S. D.; J. w. Higdoh, J, D.: l.. s. Johnson, s, S.; O. K, Wilson, J. S.; s. R. Callahan. tyler..r f fsst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
LOST
 APPETITE
 AND HOPE
Neglected Cold Caused Compli-
 cation, Promptly Restored by Peruna.

Mrs. R o S a Boyer, 1 4 2 1 Sherman Ave, Evanston, ILL, writes: "If any one has reason to praise Pe- runa 1t is sure ly myself.
 Last spring I became so run down from the serious ef- feots of a ling ering cold, that several com plications unit ed in pullin g me down. I could neither eat nor sleep well, and lost f I e 8 h and spirit.
 "I fin a II y tried Peruna and 1t did wonders f O r me. In two weeks I was like another person, and in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Negro Dies in Jail

Tuscaloosa. June A. (special) )--Ander- son Hood, the negro who was shot while trying t6 evade posse near Tidewater last Tuesday, died at the county jail HHhis morning. Hood was captured and lblaced in jail on charge of criminal as- sault, but has never been able to have his case brought to trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

a month felt better than I ever had before.
 T thank Peruna for new life and strength. I send you two pictures, so you cah see what Peruna has done for me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
The On Time Line

/ Seaboard all-steel car train leaves S:S0 a. m Quick time to Atlanta, Washing Ion and New. York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

with the eradication of the cattle tick. The effort being made to enibarrass the department and have this movement withdrawn is not at all appreciated by the men who are turning more and more each year to stock raising as relief from the one crop system and its attending evils.
 H. L. McElderry Of Talladega, one of the states most prominent bankers, who also has had wide experience in farming and cattle raising, is taking the lead in having the department assured that it's work is valuable and appreciated greatly by those whom it concerns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

will meet Monday afternon at the home of Mrs. Ben Ezel. Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Rosamond of Birmingham will be present.
 The Methodist Ladies Aid of Jonesboro will meet at thef home of Mrs. J. M. Barber Monday afternoon
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby terian church will meet Monday after noon at the church. The hour Is 4:3O o'clock.
 The Epworth league will meet Tuesday evening at the Auditorium.
 The Feeders Relief and Aid society will discontinue their meetings until Septem- ber.
 The Christian Workers will meet Thurs day afternoon at 3;30 o'clock with Mrs. William Whare at her home in Brighton.
 The pupils of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove will give a public recital at the City park Thursday evening.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Jones' boro Methodist church will give a benefit lawn party in the schoolhouse grove on Wednesday evening
 Personals
 Mrs. E. S. Kennedy. one of Readers most accomplished artists. will leave July 12 for Chicago to spend six weeks in study with Campani and Miss Ester brook at the Auditorium studios. Mrs. kennedy Will spend a month In MemphlS as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ben Franklin Hammond, en route to the Lake City.
 Misses Bert Backman, Maud and Bet tie Tipton and Housmer Martin of Jones' boro are the weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Martin at Dora.
 MT. and Mrs, Sidney Jones of Lowndes county are the guests of J. A. Crook and family.
 Mrs. Tom Harris returned to her home in Brighton from the Robinson hospital.
 Miss Sadie Porter of Brighton is i'll with typhoid fever at the Robinson hospital.
 The Rev. Carlisle of the Jonesboro Baptist church reports a pleasant trip to Philadelphia, where he is attending the Worlds Baptist Alliance, and that he will spend a few days in New York city be- fore his return.
 Miss Gladys Martin has as her guests al the Martin camp near McCalla, Misses Belle Houston and Effie Carlisle of Jones' boro.
 Mrs. R. F. Waldrop was successfully operated upon at the Robinson hospital yesterday, and Is steadily improving.
 Miss Marguerite Robinson of Brming ham was one of the attractive out-of- town guests at the dance given at the Grand hotel last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
HORSE DID NOT
 LIKE HIS LOOKS Sees Himself in Mirror andv
 Proceeds to Run 'JF4- v Away

Clanton June H.-(Special.)-On of the most peculiar runaway accidents oc- cured on the streets of Clantons Friday afternoon The delivery wagon of ". I. Mullins was being loaded with handsome furniture from freight car when in some unacceptable manner & dresser contsinI> ing a handsome plate glass mirror was turned over upon the horse The horse turned and seeing her reflection in the mirror, immediately dashed off up the streets. scattering furniture and creat- ing eonsternation among those on the sidewalks. In front of J. c. Jones G Co.'S store the horse took to the side walk.
 Before this point was reached, however. the wagon had become uncoupled, and tho front wheels only were attached to the horse. In the wild dash up the streets the wheels struck the supports of every overhead shed but one and tore them completely down, in one instance entirely closing two mercantile establishments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
Creamed Oysters.

treamcd oysters are popular. Here
is one recipe for making them. Take
the liquor of Il quart Of oysters. add
Il cuplul Of cream and place il over
the tire. bringing il to a boil
Thicker the cream mixture with II
tablespoonful OF flour and one OF
butter Drop the oysters into the
ian with the liquor and the cream
and cook the oysters until they be-
Gin to curl. Serve these oV toast
or in pattic shells.
Scallopcd oysters require Il quart
Of solid oysters from which the liquor
has hrcn drained The oysters ar.
washed. rolled In cracker crumbs
and placed in pan on a layer of
cracker crumbs.
Then use a layer crumbs, some
bits OF butter. pepper and salt. alter
rating until the pan is filled with
layers OF crumbs and oysters Add a
rupiul OF oyster liquor aud sweet
milk to saturat" Bake about forty
I've minutes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
What the Reikin Is.

A new stringed musical instrument
Is reported TO have been devised by a
japanese violinmaker in he city OF
NagOya The invention is named the
reikin. and seems likely to supersede
the sanisen II has the shape Of a
guitar, save in the neck thai is the
only part resembling a sainisen There
are four strings 10 il. and by manip,
lation OF the keys the instrument can
be made 10 do the work OF several
samisen The inventor has played his
reikin in ali orchestra ri japanese in
struments and showed that u is a sue.
cess IN every way. He says that the
idea Inc 10 Kim when lee was tour
Ing I o'sh Europe last year
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
EDISONIA

Tonight an Imp. feature "Scicncc
Il tale OF child and a dog, intro
GucinG one Of the smallest child act
lessos in the country. Little Nab
This is a picture that Will interest
both young and old.
In addition screaming Western
Comedy and Il ThanhaMscr life pOr-
trayal. A strong show.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

The Murphy-Striekland Rcal.,
Company, of Lakeland, has opened
an Office in Wauchula, having fitte,
up an Office in room one of thu
Carlton Bank Building. The com
pany is composed Of S. p. Strickland
f. A. Murphy, H. n. Hebb and Il
+. Clark. Messrs. Hebb and Glars
will have charge of the Wauchula
office and they have connections b,
which they are confident of bring.
ing buyers here Wauchula Advo-
cate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Messrs. II. B. Morgan, of Des
Moines. Iowa. W. B. Kennedy, OF
Mitchell, Neb., c. NJ. Kromback, OF
Des Moines, Iowa. and Mr.. HOrna-
day of the same city. are in Lake
land on an inspection trip. and while
i.ere are being shown over the
country by Mr.. +. +. Baxter. OF the
Florida Good Homes Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

through Lakeland today en- route to
their home in Wauchula, after a
pleasant stay of several days at
Tampa and BroOksville. Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis formerly lived in Lake
land but the latter is now conduct
ing a hotel at Wauchula.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Mrs. J. +. Wilson and Mrs. J. l..
Love returpcd Yesterday from Tam
pa, where. with their sweet little
daughters. they have been visiting
their parents. Rev. and Mrs. J. X.
Cason for the past two weeks Sun
day a week ago their little daugh-
tors were christencd at Hyde Park
church, the proud grandfather Off
riating at the ceremony The babies
names are Mary Love and Frances
Murrey Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Mrs. T. A. Sweat, who has been
spending the past three weeks In
Lakeland the guest of her sister,
Mrs. NJ. S. Booth, returned to her
home in Quitman, Ca, this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Messrs. =. b. Haynes and I. =
Hendrix are expected home today
from Lake Anopka, where they Went
several days ago on 4 hunting tFip
They went after deer and turkey and
their friends trust they will br!n2
back plenty Of game The "trip VII
t. Lake .Apopka, which is IN lai,
county. was made in a wagon, and
these gentlemen will no doubt have
sc,ne interesting tales to tel Of the;!
trip as we'll as their hunt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

superintendent J. c. Higgins, of
this division of the Atlantic Coast
Line, is in the city today looking at
ter matters connected with the
road.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

MIR. and Mrs. G. A. Shaw, and
daughter. of Stilesboro, Ca, are in
the city for a stay of several days
and while here are stopping at the
Matanzas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Mr.. |. c. Brooks, who went to his
old home in Alabama about ten days
ago, is seriously i'll, and his wife
and youngest son left yesterday for
his bedside. 1t is sincerely hoped
by the many friends of this excellent
gentleman that he will soon begin TO
improve.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
NOTICE.!

The regular annual meeting oil
the Shareholders of the First Nation
al Bank of Lakeland, will be held in
it's Banking House on the second
Tuesday OF January. January 9th,
1912, at > p. m.
{. NJ. CLAYTON, Cashier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Mr.. +. Bradford. we'll known
travelling man of Tampa, is in Lake
land attending to business today and
while here is registered at the Nj
tanzas hotel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Mr.. J. X. Hearn, of Virginia, Is
in Lakeland for stay of several
days and while here is pleasantly
located at the Matanzas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
Not Worth Five.

Marry me-" said the dukc hut.
duke" responded tie hrircSs, II feel
sumeWha committed 20 the count"
Have no regrets on that score !
gave the cOun, Il in, dollar note and
bought him OF '
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
Good Thino to Do.

Telegraph poles are lined up SO that
their crooks are turned in and not
seen as you look along the line. Turn
your twists away from people and
not at them
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Mr.. y. \. Nixon leaves within A
day or two for Beaumont, Texas
where he goes to join his wife WIZ
has been spending sGme time ut that
Place with relatives. Mr. and Mrs.
MiNcn will be in Texas until after
the holidays when they will retur,.
10 Lakeland Mr. Nixon WAS form
Crly interested in the business of the
Lakeland Manufacturing CO., but re-
Gently sold his interests in This con-
Germ.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
Substitute for Scap.

Boiled potatoes make an eyceiIent
substitute for soap II ,nai hands have
bccum" backcncd with contact with
pots and pans. Take a little Of the
potato aud rub wcli into the skin,
tL"n rinse il OF with warm water
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Perry. OF VAL
dosta, Ca, are in the city and while
here are pleasantly located at the
fremont hotel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

~ Il Rodgers went to Lake
"a .,erday where he will remain
,.agr The orange season, having
s,..l ! position as foreman in a
,cli,r house in that city.-Wau-
|ul. li,o,ate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
Needed II.

As soon rs Adam awOke and saw
Eve he coined the word "iOuble"-
Chicago Record Herald
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08
Those Who:
Come an9Go:

-, II / Swatts was confined to
tona Yesterday by illness, but is
|, ;. ba at his Office today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

po,ar, Williams, of Tampa. is
.r1,rc few days in Lakeland
p, wbi,e here is the guest of his
ks-d Talmage Haynes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

-, i 0. Rodgers. of Lakeland,
Is,. Tuesday with Wauchula
L.-5, mingling pleasure with bus
H. Wauchula Advocate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-08

NJ II Mrs. A. A. Davis passed
The evening world., 1911-10-19

shades and as the plush Is IN shaded
effect ana raised fully a half noh the
result Is decidedly pleasing. 1t sells AZ
$3.50.
Children's silk raincoats. in red or
blue. with plaid silk lined hoods are
$50. Umbrellas 10 match are 81.
Jersey sailor suits for the little boys
are being shown with braid-trimmed
broadcloth collars. They can be had ia
light and dark colorings and prices
range, according TO size. from si55 to
$685..
Japanese crepe curtains nave a white
ground and colored border. They are
thirty inches wide. three yards long
and only 81 a pair.
Children's blanket bathrohes IN neat
floral designs have the edges bound IN
satin and look decidedly comfortable
They are s.. 90, slippers to match the
robe can also DO obtained.
Girls coats in pretty gray mixtures
have a deep collar OF the goods tina,
falls over the shoulders and a small
collar and cuffs Of red and green velvet
in equal widths, They are $3.50.
A practical gift for the October linen
shower" is a set OF hot plate mats
consisting of three different sized cases.
heavily embroidered, each containing a
removable asbestos mat. The complete
set Is $l.0.
The evening world., 1911-10-19
just a Glimpse into
The New York Shops

-RINGE Is tie leading trimming
Just now. The 5-inch width in
l. silk or rlbbazlne Is s1.S5 a yard.
Four-inch Jet fringe is s1.65 a yard and
the metal fringes In brilliant color!ngs
are So cents q yard for the 2l-4-inch
width.
The side frllls that are now so fash
ionable can be purchased BY the yard.
a fine hemstitched hat!ste EMBROIDERY
Is Sl.25 a yard. A plain batiste .fri!l can
be had at a. cents a yard.
The new flowers of wool are appear
ing on many Of the practical ready-to-
wear hats. a nice cluster is slsS.
Other wool nat trimmings are thu
crocheted wings. either in plain white
or edged with black velvet. that sell a,
3i.g. Crocheted wool quilts in two color
combinations are 81. \ bow or chou
crocheted IN a combination of black and
white wool are H.25.
IS The prohibited aigrettes are being re-
placed by the beautiful Paradise and
goura. A pretty piece in goura a be
had at S2.&.
A new trimming used by both dress
makers and m!ll!ners Is a bengaline rib
bon about three inches wide, having the
one edge IN a raised plush effect, II Is
being shown In all the new prevailing