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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
FOR SALE

$125, ,0oo-Fine business corner, will prob ably be worth in five years s200, 900. S21, ,500-Three- story brick store; rents $200.
 $20 GOA swell South Highlands place. S1l, ,500-An elegant home one block of South 20th street.
 S7o00-New high-class South Highlands bungalow; for anyone wanting a bunga- low and extra good, this will appeal $6300-Attractive Norwood home near car S5750-New S-room, modern residence, east of South 20th street; overlooking city, only $500 cash will do. $5O00-Excellent Groom cottage on large lot; South 18th street: this is much be- low cost of duplicating. S170O-$100 cash and $15 to s20 per month will put you in possession of neat B. room cottage. with all modern improve ments, including porcelain bath, sani- tary and porcelain sink in kitchen; two nice cabinet mantles, and in fact a complete little home; the lot is 1s0 feet deep, well drained and level, facing south three blocks of car line. and in good neighborhood, in West End. the fastest growing suburb of Birmingham; near schools and churches; quit paying rent and apply 1t on this home; no mortgages to assume; see us for par ticulars.
 We have other good bargains in this sec ton on attractive terms.
 UNEMPLOYED. S30OO-Ensley lot, 18th street, near c and new postoffics; a bargain.
 MCCONNELL & BRAXTON Real Estate. Rentals, Insurance. Loans.
 Phones S10. 2107 3d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
A Relic of Roman London

From the London Chronicle.
 Tn digging the foundations of the new county hall the London county council on the south bank of the Thames, at Westminster, has discovered a relic of Roman days, long oak barge, pressed fiat by the weight of Thames mud above it.
 When this barge sailed the Thames the river was pellucid stream with a clean sandy bottom. The barge was cun- ningly contrived, with a stout keel, per- haps 90 feet long, side ribs set in 12 inches apart, and an inside beam meas urement of Is feet to IS feet. It was clinker built, with Pinch fanSing boards and neatly rounded dowel pins holding everything together. Not a piece of metal went to its making. It was all fine oak.
 Today about half the boat has been uncovered It's black ribs are bare to the sky, sodden with water and soft to the touch. The covered portion Is still under three feet of compressed Thames mud above which again are the concrete foun- dations of the old Crosse and Black well warehouse
 So rotten are the black timbers, wa terogged for centuries, that preservation Is almost out os the question.
 In the days when the boat sank the stream of the Thames probably took a course 100 yards to the southward of its present line. ftl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
RYAN's BARGAINS

$53O0-Mght-room, modern, furnace-heat- ed, 2-story residence in one of the best parts of South Highands one half block from car line; beautiful view and surrounded by elegant homes; can make very attractive terms; this price Is at least $7O0 less than its worth. Owner has left city and is anxious to sell ia ailN2B S240O-5-room house, hall and bath; well located on 36th avenue, North Birming- ham; near churches and school; two blocks from car line; one-third cash, balance to suit. IT ii s4@tHB N4O0-A home to be sacrificed; party leav- ing city and must sell at once; Groom house and hall; all street improvements paid for, well located in Woodlawn. s2zOO-5-room house, hall and bath: well located on North Highlands; two blocks from car line; all street and sanitary Improvements complete; terms reason able.
 s17oO-15o-acre farm, 4-room house and hall, one Broom tenant house and out buildings; orchard, two good wells. 75 acres in cultivation. 20 acres good branch bottom land, balance sandy loam upland; all practically level; 26 miles j. from Birmingham on public road; one and one e-ouarter miles from railroad sta tion; terms to suit.
 S5O0-40-acre farm, 4-room house and out buildings good young orchard; 8 acres in cultivation, on public road, three miles from railroad station.
 RYAN REAL ESTATE CO,
 POPS Third Avenue. Bell phone ss5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
FOR RENT

Store, 1lS N. Fist street, alley corner. lease for long or short term; reasonable rent. Neat broom cottage, corner lot at Fair view; close to school Large floor space, building 2d avenue and l4th street; suitable for shop or storage purposes.
 l handle all classes of rental property. and can either supply or build what you need.
 FOR SALE. Northside corner lot, 6cx126, all street im- provements in and paid for; only s3O per front foot; faces south and east high location, beautiful view, or will trade for othe- property Five-room cottage with wide hall through center practically new house, corner lot. best part of Fairview; price only 5000, on easy terms; this is a fine home loca- ton. and being situated in the center of the industrial district you can be sure the value will enhance while you live in 1t.
 GEORGE BILBE, Agent,
 Bell u' 21o4 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
Notice


 Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of the power of sale, contained in two certain deeds of mortgage, exe- cuted by Gertrude R<amham Brannon and husband Gus T. Brannon, to the Birning ham Realty company, which said deeds of mortgage are duly recorded in the of flee of the judge of probate of Jefferson county, Alabama, in book 517, page 24. and vol. 534 Record of Deeds, page 250, respectively. default having been made in the payment of the debt secured there by. the Birmingham Realty company. on the 18th day of February, 1911, at the courthouse door of Jefferson county, Ala bama during the legal hours of sale, will offer for sale the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot numbered two CD, In block numbered eight hundred and nine- fy-three (s93), according to the map and plan of Hanover Place. in the city of Birmingham. Ala. Terms of sale cash. BIRMINGHAM REALTY COMPANY,
 Mortgagee. qf London &Fitts, Counsel 1-15-3t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15

teSoV-Ihis property was first advertised at SlO,000, then reduced to 5000, and now still greater reduction has been made: 13 acres within three blocks of the new Green Springs park of the city. This property has several hundred feet of Louisville and Nashville main line front age and that Is worth the price asked as manufacturing site. Remaining eight acres in excellent shape for truck farm. which would realize handsome profits. Improvements on property worth $25O0. There are peculiar condi- tions attached to this property, which makes 1t one of the best bargains in Birmingham, and all our real estate ex- ports agree on this point. Write for some of the facts we do not include in this statement. A-179
 $6000-F'ive-acre truck farm, in high state of cultivation, on Avenue F road, inside city limits. Land level and fertile, i'm proved with a broom dwelling and barn. Also.
 $15. .500--Few more attractive or more com plete homo have ever been offered in Birmingham than this beautiful resi- dence on Cliff road, finished with every modern convenience, nine rooms, sun parior garage. large finished attic, cement walks, servants rooms, in fact
 
 occupied by purchaser. Lot faces 90 feet on Cliff road; splendid view of noun tain from front and city from rear A-181. s2200-vacant lot. 150x142 feet, on North Highlands, well located; street i'm provements on one side. A-1s2. $35O0--An attractive, Groom residence on large lot on Sarah avenue, Earle Place; street Improvements and modern conveniences; close to car line and only 10 minutes ride to center of city. A--1s3. s6500- House reduces in price from $760o for an immediate sale. Located on 18th avenue. south. on lot 5ox160 feet; has three bed rooms. bath and plenty of closets upstairs; kitchen, dining room and living room downstairs: hardwood floors. walh beautifully decorated, elec- trio fixtures handsome. The place is a bargain at the price. .A-184.
 5000 Five-room cottage on a good lot. 60x176 feet on North Highlands; water. sanitary sewerage, electric lights Az 185.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

s34l5-Heres a real snap for hurry-up sale. It is a new 7-room bungalow on Princeton avenue, West End. in the most desirable neighborhood. Complete in detail and modern in arrangements. Only one block from car line and con venient to churches, schools, etc. Owner moved to another state and is anxious to sell at once. The house is easily worth $SsOo to s4ooO. A-16s,
 $S5O-Beauti ful lot, 50x156 feet, well ele- vated, on Green street. near Princeton Place. No other lot in the block can be bought for less than 5000. No assess ments to assume. A-169.
 $1250-Lot on corner of Greene street and Princeton Place; one of the prettiest in West End Terms can be arranged. A-170.
 $cS5O-New, Groom, mission finished bung- allow in West End. House has gas for cooking, electric lights, modern plumb ing, hot and cold water, elegant man ties, street Improvements. Lot faces east; elevated Close to street cars, churches and schools; $500 cash and $2D per month A-11.
 S26OO-New, furnace-heated bungalow. five rooms and bath; nicely finished; only 10 minutes ride from center of the city on car line: 800 cash and $26 per month. A-172 s e50O0-Corner on 2d avenue, near the term inals of the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, 100x140. Excellent property for an investment. A-173. sS0O0-5ox190 feet. within half block of Terminal station: improved with two- story residence on street and small house on the alley, renting for $50 per month Property fronts on paved street and has street car service by the doors every few minutes day and night. AHA.
 s10. .5Oo-Nine-room residence within one block of 20th street and two blocks of Five Points, on the South Highlands; lot s5x200 feet, fronts east Price re- duced from $12,50o. This house makes m excellent boarding house. thoroughly convenient to street cars, churches. schools and Five Points. A-175. s175o-Lot box17O feet. on Louise avenue, near Glen Iris. A-176. sc60o-Lot 9ox100 feet. on the loop car lines and half block from the Idlewild lines. Fronts east. A-17S.
 HENSON REAL ESTATE
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
LEGAL NOTICES
Esfray NOfice

Estray AOf1ce The State oi Alabama, Jefferson Coun- ty-Probate Court
 Taken up by Abner Maddox, on the 21st day of December, 1910, and es- trayed before A. W. Mock, a justice of the peace for Precinct No. ', certain hay mare about 12 years old, 1874 hands high, stiff in left front leg, white streak over left nostril, and valued at $30.
 Witness my hand, this 31st day of December, 1910. S. E. GREENE, Judge of Probate for Jefferson County
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
$500 Lot on Paved Street.

The owner will sacrifice this lot in order to raise $150 cash. You can pay the balance at the rate of $25 a month. Has water. sewers, side walks and near cars. Just phone me, my list is large and complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
s. Highland Lot-S110O Less.

This lot Is an ideal home site. or builder can build four modern two- story houses on 1t and sell them be- fore they are finished. This lot Is high, Is in best location west of goth street. Would be a bargain at $40o0. Price $290o, half cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
S375O, Special Snap.

Seven rooms, two stories, on edge of South Highlands. This one Is a we'll built, modern and attractive house that has to be sold. It is worth much more than s375o. but the owner will stand the loss for a quick sale. Just come and see it; the location is splen- did and the house is, well, say we'll built, attractive and modern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
Geo. o. Mabry 19O51z 2d Avenue. Phones 2572.
FOR RENT

We have several cottages in suburbs, also an elegant residence near Five Points.
 If you desire a change of location April 1 put your name on our want book and we may find a location to suit you.
 w. B. LEEDY 6 O.,
 Phones 42. 112 N. Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
 s isi'';l MeP Placid Place
The Ripening of the Peach

One of the vivid memories of childhood the rpenng of certain beach, which happened to be the only tree We began watching it from the time the bloom fell and disclosed its fuzzy form and when the first faint flush of red showed that turning, made daily visits to the tree Every morning when got hurried there to look for signs of penng and always found the1n-not marked mpatience would have them but there all the same With every sunrise there little less green and little red and white until at last Natures perfect work of beauty done and paterna hand reached up and pucked the peach for
 Norwood Place recalls that peach to We see that it is rpenng surely the fruit did our boyhoods boug and that every time the sets the great plan of development is so much nearer completion It will not be such great while until place this ripe fruit of largest endeavor in the hands of expectant Birmingham and then satisfaction will be greater than when youthful hope realized because you see we will be the giver this time.
 Birmingham Realty Company
 2118 FIRST AVENUE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
SPECIAL RATES
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special Homeseekers' Rates to points in the west and northwest Tickets m sale first and third Tuesdays of each month, limited for return 25 days from date of sale.
 " Winter tourist rates to many point. n the south and southwest. Tickets on sale until April 30. 1911. Good to re- turn to May 31. 1911.
 MARDI GRAS New Orleans .................. .s10.9O Mobile t................ s.85 . Pe08ACOld S,0O
 Tickets on sale February 21 to 27. Inclusive. limited for return March II. 1911, with privilege of extension to March 27, 1911, by deposit and pay 1ment of $1.00.
 e For further information call on or wYito to P. Sid Jones. D. P. A, both 2uhones o77. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
s4250, s. Highland Bungalow.

$500 to $500 cash. balance monthly. will now buy high-class. modern bungalow: has oak floors, furnace heat, expensive chandeliers. large basement. sleeping porch, etc; on high lot, one block of cars. There will be no more built near this price as lots and building material are too high to build any more first-class small bungalows to sell for less than $5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
$2950, New Bungalow, West

$500 to $500 cash, $80 a month for the prettiest little home In the city. It is brand new, has every modern con- venience; ideal location; double floors. etc. The mantels, plumbing and chandeliers cost more than $40o. This Is a bargain and swell home all In one. Let us show you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
aa1'Epp 1 SELL REAL ESTATE
S11, ,5OO, Near Highland Ave.

One of the best built new homes in the city; brand new; on a large, high lot, fronting east; not far from Five Points, and south of Highland ave- nue. The plan, finish and decora- tions are beautiful; has nine large rooms, large basement, servants room and garage; best grade of quar- ter-sawed oak floors up and down stairs; modern heating system. In fact this is an ideal home and one that is modern and complete-better than any other $15.000 home on the market. Price $11.500. Reasonable terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15

JEMsON REAL ESTATE 6 INSURANCE COMPANY
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Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
The Social Whirl

The social seasons giddy whirl is about at it's height, and with the regular weekly events of the Assembly. the clut meetings, lodge nights, choral rehearsals, and one thing and another there is something every night to beguile the social oitizen and citizsness away from their own fireside, and make the long winter evenings enjoyable.
 The event of the season, thus far, was the big whist party given by Mrs. c. W. Camp, Mrs. Emma Rood and Miss Camp at Mrs. Camps delightful home, which was attended by about 70 invited guests who retain the most pleasurable impressions of the evening E enjoyment and of the bounteous hospitality of their hostesses.
 Other social events are rumored to be in the incubator, for future anounce- ment, and there are said to be some amateur theatricals in the course of preparation to be produced before the season ends. Lent does not begin this year until March 1, and the social calendar, 'Cwixt now and then has a lot of red letter days and nights .n it.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Mrs, Mary E.. Kellogg

Mrs. Mary E. Kellogg, who had been in failing health for long time, died at The Naples, where she made her home, on Thursday. at the age of 82. Funeral services were held Saturday &t the home of her niece, Mrs. Robert D. Pierce, on High street. Rev. E. O. Gillette officiAt. ing. Interment was in the Lower ceme- tery.
 Mrs. Kellogg had been & resident of Canaan about 90 years, having come from Illinois to make her residence with her sister, Mrs. R. O. Newton, at Myrtle Hill," formerly the Dr. Wright place. After the death of MT. Newton and the breaking up of the Newton home, Mrs. Kellogg came to the Naples. which. since that time had been her home. During her residence here Mrs. Kellogg endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact, and her death is siu- cerely mourned by all who ever knew her.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS
 AND ITS LASTING VALUE

Interesting Paper by Mrs. Bisree, Read
 at the Teachers Convention Tn Ga a
 naan and Highly Commended.
 One of the valuable features of tho teachers convention, in Canaan, last Saturday was the paper by Mrs. Jennie B. Bierce, superintendent of music, on Music in the Public Schools, a production of genuine merit and unusual interest. At the request of The News Mrs. Bieroe consents to the publication of the main features of her paper as given herewith, to comply with a suggestion by several of The News readers who attended the convention. Editor.
 Music in the Rural School
 Wagner once said, "Whatever the re- lations of music, it will never cease to be the noblest and purest of arts" He also said, "The human voice is really the foundation of all music"
 To the Litchfield County Choral Union are we greatly indebted for the reason that it has so educated and inspired the people of Litchheld County as to make it unnecessary to seek to justify the teaching of music in our public schools, but the musician or lover of music makes a mistake, who supposes that there are not still persons in the community whe are at least silently doubtful. Ner is this attitude at all strange when we com sider that the portion of our people who are descended from the PurftAns are the irheritors of long line of prejudices against music and musical culture.
 One has only to examine the history of music in the New England Colonies and to remember how short a time music of any form, save simple psalmody, ha, had any standing, outside of a few large towns, to be aware of the disrespect which it suffered from our Puritan Fla thers. A people, who in England, drove organists from their lofts, aud burned music books looked upon the cultivation
 Continued on page 5.)
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
MORE OLD TIMERS
DEACON STEVENS CONTINUES
 HIS "REMINISCENCES
Pen Pictures of 0Id-Time Characters Who Will be Remembered by Many Old Residents of Canaan and It's Vicinity,

l will now come back to the Valley. First will mention Uncle Asher and Aunt Sally Donalds, who had one son, David Donalds, and one daughter Tamas, who was Predetermined. Next Salmon Hawley who was the father of four children, Benjamin, Esther who was the mother of Salmon Barlow, and Mary and Sarah Hawley. Next George Tobey, who was the father of six children by his first wife one son. John Tobey by his second wife three sons and two daughters namely Miles B. Tobsy who died here only few years ago, whom we all knew and respected Jay Tobey, who died of consumption when young nah; Philander Tobey, who married Martha Benedict, both of whow think are still living Irene Tobey who died when in her teens, and Exine Tobey, who married Martin Fitch of Southern New Marlboro, who lived only few years and after his death married Samuel Bennett, both of whom as we know are still living.
 Next Jesse Moses. was the father of seven children, namely James and Giles Moses, who became Mormons and went to Utah or Navada Parnel, Esther, Della, Ann and Phoebe Moses. Frank Benedict had large family who were so much older than myself that I do not know the number or remember the names of the daughters there wore three sous. Thomas, who was Baptist preacher and was father of the late Elder Amos Benedict, of Southfield, Mass. We used to know all Baptist preachers as Elders. The other two were Frank and Joshua Benedict. Joshua married Della Moses. These were the two sons who became Mormons and with their wives joined that sect in the west. Next Benjamin and Minerva Tobey. Their family con- sisted of seven children, Miles, Monfort, Frank and Asahel. Hetty. Ellen and Emma Tobey. Hetty married Oliver Root Ellen became the second wife of Henry Bennett and Emma married Humphrey Rood. Mrs. BunneIl and Mrs. Rood are the only ones now living. Benjamin Hawlsy married Parnel Moses but they had no children. Ezra Donalda had five children. My brother tells me l am mistaken about Francis being the oldest, but that it was Seth, whose wife was Thankful Dibble. They had one son, Chaunoy Donalds. Francis Donalda married Dency Pratt. They had two children, Mary who married Jenson Emmons, and Betsey who married Grove Continued on page 8.1
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
WAS TEACHERS DAY
SEVENTY SCHOOL TEACHERS
 WERE HERE SATURDAY
Fine Program of Exercises, and Nota-
 ble Address by, Secretary Hine-
 Other Valuable Papers by Teachers . Canaan Hospitality Appreciated.

Saturday was teachers day in Canaan, for in spite of the heavy rain about seventy teachers came many miles from all parts of this section of the state and gave up their holiday last Saturday, to hear the interesting program prepared for chem by Supt. Vogel,
 The convention was held in Pilgrim church, the use of which was kindly granted by the trustees and was attended by few Canaanites who are not te ach- CTS, besides our own teachers. Shortly after 10 o'clock, MT. Vogel introduced MT. Charles D. Hine, of Hartford. Secretary of the State Board of Eduos- tion. who spoke very interestingly on "Waste in the Schools"
 School teaching, said Mir Hine, is a business aud from it all waste should be eliminated. Very often it is a waste of energy, or a waste of time. Waste of energy may be due to i'll health. We all know that dyspeptic teacher is 8 very uncomfortable person to get along with. But if teachers are not all endowed with the same degree of health, they are all on the same basis in regard to time. It is true that because of difference in temperament. some people move more slowly than others. yetit seems only fair to demand that the speed of teaching shall be such that the result in the men tal development of the child shall be commensurate with the time and energy needed to bring about that development. Sometimes teachers talk too much, and waste time in that way. Very often, on the other hand, they are not giving les sons, but hearing them, This is gen eral lack among teachers today. ft
 To secure the greatest geoonomy of timsand energy, it is impcrtant to teach the right method Tkts teacher must have something to do which is worth do ing, and the importance of which she realizes. Of course, reading is the most important subject. Never should it oc- oupy, in one form or another, less than one half of the entire time in school, Children must be taught not only to
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