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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07

charged Pullman in his expense account and was occupying two seats of the day coach at the expense of a timid passenger With side-whiskers, who stood in the aisle until the conductor made room for him on another of two seats a mule dealer rom Montgomery had monopolized with his feet and a consignment of travelling bags, horse robes and a mammoth over coat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07
Only One nRROvo oUuNuNrc,

that is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the world over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07
Sells Half Interest

Philip Blonheim has sold a half interest in his large dry goods store to Leon Ehl- bert of Selma, who has already arrived, and will take an active part in the man. agement of this flourishing business. For years the Blonheim store has been noted for the varied and beautiful stock of goods which it has carried and would have done credit to any store. The addi- tion of man of MT Ehlbert's wide reputation and thorough knowledge of the business only bespeaks for this firm greater success in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07
Personal Mention

The attendants of the Herren- Min gea wedding. which will take place Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church will be as follows
 Miss Zuma Herren, maid of honor. Mrs. N. O. Neville, matron of honor, sister of the bride-to-be; Misses Elise Robinson, Bessie Mae Lovett, Erline Moore. and Hattie Mooris of Tuscum- bia, Ala, bridesmaids; Erma Louis Waldrop and Paulina Goodwin of East Lake, flower girls; Reed Fulton, Alex Carroll, Homer and Henry Hurd, groomsmen; George Davies, Fred Todd, B. P. Harris and David Trotten, ushers.
 The bride will be given away by her brother, Julian L. Herren. Rev. J. E. Morris of Huntsville will perform the ceremony. ~
 Miss Hattie Morgan has returned from a visit to her home in Gadsden.
 Mrs. Kate Massey, MT. and Mrs. Mas sey, MT. and Mrs. Rose Massey of Vina and Lester Pollock of Epps are the guests of Mrs. L. w. Lee.
 James Laudman of Huntsville was in the city today on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07
Pythians Elect Officers

Myrtle Linton lodge. Knights of Pythias, elected and installed officers last night as follows:
 George E. Shaw. chancellor com mander; c. T. Cook, vice chancel- Tor; William Harden, master of work w. D. Lanier. prelate; Sam Stein keep of records and seal and master of finance; E. M., owen, master of ex- chequer; J. M. Ship, master at arms pr. Thomas w. Patton, inside guard l. Kahn, outer guard; J. M. Ship, rep resentative to grand lodge; B. Clay Jones, George B. Ethridge and R. Jessel, trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07
Social Items

Social Items
 Seldom has a more genuine treat been enjoyed by the music lovers of Tusca- loosa than on last night when the Ladies' Choral club gave their first concert at Miss Harris studio. owing to the limited room the invitation list was confined to 100, but a more appreciative audience could not have been selected and the encores were numerous. While less than a year old this club, composed of 25 good musicians, has done splendid work under the directorship of Mrs. H. N. Ed dins, one of the best known vocalists in the state who has been ably assisted by Miss Stella Harriss as accompanist The production of an elaborate cantata Is be- ing arranged for early spring.
 Miss Mary Emily Fitts and MT. Frank Fitts were hostess and host at a beauti- full heart party Wednesday evening in honor of their house guest, Miss Bonner Sims of Covington, Ga, and Mrs. Theo- dore Jack of Greensboro. who as Miss Alice Ashley was one of Tuscaloosa's s belles
 Dr. l.. o. Dawson has gone to Marion where he has been invited to make an address at the seventy-second anniversary of the founding of Judson institute Sat- urday morning.
 Mrs. Richard Prowell gave a sewing party Wednesday afternoon i'll honor of Mrs. Aubrey Boyles and Mrs. Claud Plowman, who are the house guests of MT. and Mrs. F. s. Moody.
 Mrs c. N. Maxwell was hostess at a bridge luncheon Friday afternoon.
 The friends of Mrs. F. N. c. Snow, who was recently removed from Davis inhrmary in Birmingham to Johns Hop kins in Baltimore will be glad to know that successful operation has been per- formed and that she is improving.
 A delightful tea was given by Mrs. Ben Eddins this afternoon in honor of her sister, Miss Lua Caulkins of Chattanooga, one of the most attractive and charming visitors of the season.
 Miss Lua Caulkins was the honoree at pleasant dance given in the city hall this evening. A large number of the younger society set enjoyed the dance.
 The first nieeting of the Kettle Drum since the holidays was held Thursday, and the club was fortunate in having for its hostess Mrs. Frank Sims Moody. This is the oldest and most exclusive club in Tuscaloosa, and it's meetings are purely of social nature. The programmes are arranged by the hostess and confined to the members of the club, but they are always veritabfe treats, and the one on Thursday prepared by Mrs. Moody was no exception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07

eiiei 'he couuuctor made room Tor him on another of two seats a mule dealer rom Montgomery had monopolized with his feet and a consignment of travelling bags, horse robes and a mammoth over coat.
 The society voted to spend the day in Montgomery
 Before yenturing on the street, though the hour was early and but few of the respectable citizens of the place had yet begun their daily stroll up and down Dex- ter avenue, we retired to the gentlemen s toilet to refresh ourselves at the dirty, greasy lavatories and scrape some of the soot and grime of Birmingham from our brows with towels that might have been used for bone saws in a butcher shop.
 In this inviting department of the un- ion passenger station we witnessed a most remarkable incident.
 A respectable looking citizen of some upstate town had just preceded us and was down on his knees proving for something under one of the sinks. We thought he had lost a metal photograph of the Goddess of Liberty and Clancy of fered to assist him with the light of a match.
 But just then the citizen found what he wanted and came to his feet with a siout or trluIlpn. IL was a discarded flask that had been deposited under the sink by some satisfied drinker the night before. It contained perhaps spoonful of some vile-smelling liquor.
 Raising the bottle the citizen from north Alabama. perhaps some strict prohibition town, drained the contents to the last drop. He did not seem tc care for the lips that had touched the bottle before His combined smile and grunt of satis- faction was pathetic and Clancy was on the point of inviting the fellow out to some swell joint for full swig of some thing fresh when I led him away.
 But that was not the end of the drama.
 Returning to the waiting room the fel- low joined a tired little woman whose sweet, wearied smile greeted him with wifely devotion. Clancy groaned at the sight. The man took her child from her arms and passed his lips, the lips that had just widowed over the mouth of a nondescript bottle, on those of the tender child.
 Just as Clancy was preparing to draw his revolver I led him out into the cool air and across the street where we tested the efficiency of the city administration.
 And Clancy felt better. This seems like good old Birmingham he said.
 (To be continued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-07

Clancy became very indignant with a shoe drummer from Louisville who had
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
Snail. Ar. Queer Creatures.

The snail Is found everywhere. over
5000 species being known. Some of
the large tropical snails. as bulimas,
form nests of leaves. their eggs being
as large as IL pigeons. The snail Is ex'
tremeIy skillful In mending its shell,
and some curious experiments may be
made with them. Thus have seen a
helix of yellow species attached to
another she'll of reddish hue by cut
ting Off the top whirl of the latter.
when the snail will proceed to weld
the two shells together and occupy
both. using the addition as door and
possibly wondering at this sudden ex-
tension of Its house. In the winter
some OF the snnils hibernate or lie dor
mant until warm weather. A snail of
the Philippine Islands has faculty Of
throwing on Its tail when seized. This
is also true OF a West Indian variety,
stenophus.-IOndon Telegr
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

John Brougham was celebrated for
his ready wit. and u story Is told of
him and Pat Henrne, who was the
Garfield of his day. Hearne was
big man and addicted to fiashy waist
coats. In one of his parts Brougllam
made up to resemble Hearne and wore
a particularly loud and gaudy waist
coat. Henrne's friends persuaded him
to go to see the play. anticipating
considerable amusement at his ex-
pense. AS they were coming out OF
the theater lie was asked what he
thought OF Brougham's performance.
mot a bit like me. Why, l wouldn't
own such a waistcoat." Broughnm,
herring this. said, Il see: he wouldn't
acknowledge the Pat Hearne-ity pa
ternityI." = "Recoliections of Lester
Walluck"
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

sBeerbohm Tree" said Philadsl-
phia critic. tat the beginning OF his ca.
reer undertook the part Of the blind
Colonel Challice In Alone Tree was
4 very nervous man In those days. He
WINS always forgetting his lines. But
as the blind colonel he seemed destined
to be particularly nervous. and there
fore he arranged with the prompier
that on the first night. whenever he
forgot speech. he should snap bis
fingers as signal for help.
1.-The first night came. and Tree for
got his lines continually. His fingers
snapped all through the show like an
unending package Of firecrackers. He
thought his career was doomed. but
the next morning all the critics said
of him unanimously:
"'Mr. Trees artistic study of the
blind Colonel Challice was n revelation.
Never before have the habits and
thoughts of the blind been SO carefully
analysed and so faithfully portrayed.
The entire study WAS perfect. even
down to the nervous twitching of the
fingers md the anxious listening. as
though loss OF sight made hearing all
the more dear"
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
No Wonder II. Wa. oi.su...d.

1t was on the Peary north pole ex-
petition that an Eskimo came into
possession of piece of wire. Never
having seen wire before. he asked Fro-
lessor ID. b. Mcmillan what 1t was
for
white men string 1t on poles struck
into the ground. and by talking into
an instrument Mt one end the voice can
be heard on the other" he was told by
Professor Mcmillan. The next morn
ing somebody called to Peary and the
other members Of the expedition to
come out and watch the Eskimo. he
was sticking some forked poles into
the ground and hanging his piece of
wire on top of them. He next held
one end of the wire to his mouth and
talked to 1t Mt the top Of his voice
Then he hurried to the other end and
held the wire TO his ear. expecting to
hear his own words repeated. When
he failed to hear any sound he looked
at his white friends In disgust.-Chi-
cngo Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
Notice to Stockmen

The Colorado Midland has arranged
to have special Pullman on their
train No lO6, leaving Rifle at 8 p. M,
Sunday January 18th, 1911, for the
accommodation of stockmen and
others going to Denver to attend the
National Live Stock show. This
train will also carry reclining chair
cars. Only $ll.30 for the round trip.
Write II. f. Vickery, general agent,
Grand Junction, for reservations and
full particulars.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
Dead .. . peern.iI.

The phrase dead as II doornail'
originated in this way. In early days.
when door knockers were common. the
plate upon which the knOcker struck
was sometimes called nail. In the
course of years 1t was struck so often
that all life was supposed to be
knocked out of II: therefore when 1t
became necessary to refer TO anything
hopelessly lifeIess 1t was merely an
emphatic expression to say that II was
'.as dead as doorhail. Home Notes.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most etfectual. Chnmberlain's
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. 1t
allays the cough, relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions and aids nature
in restoring the system to u healthy
condition. Thousands have testified
to its superior EXCELLENCE. For sale
by all dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
To Burn

Why is it to your interest tc
buy coal of the Rio Blanco Coal
Co.? First-Because you get
more coal for your money. End
We guarantee the best on the
market. 3rd-Money refunded
if not satisfied. 4th-COal al
ways on hand and loaded for
you. 5th-Mine on main road,
II miles from town. 6th-We
have the largest mine In the
state. 81 it. OF solid coal, and
near 20O6 IT. OF entry. We can
afford to do better by you be-
cause our coal costs only half
as much to mine rs other coal
in the county, and we sell twice
as much. Don't be deceived by
anyone-leave orders ut office
Office with Jones the Jeweler
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Register Squires OF the Glenwood
land Office has resigned. Among the
numerous applicants for the vacancy
is +. f. Fordham of Meeker. 1t ia
hoped that Ted lands the job, which
he is well qualified to fill.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
Headed For tn. White House.

The small newsl,Oy was leaning up
against the wall. sobblng bitterly.
Cheer up. my little man. said "a
pusserby. whats the use of worry
ing? You may be president some day"
"S-s-say.'' sobbed the little fellow.
lit s-sure do Hook us II wuz h-head-
ed dat way: somebody's alters a-roast-
In me!'-Chicugo News.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Colonel Montgomery showed that
he is still considerable of boy de-
spite his three score and ten-and
then some-by bringing sleigh load
of Cross-L hands to town New Years
eve and showing the boys a good
time
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

"My dear Miss Fillmore" sadly
wrote young Hankinson. II return
herewith your kind note in which you
accept my offer of marriage. You will
observe that 1t begins Dear George
do not know who George is. but my
name. MS you know. is William."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
THE MEEKER HERALD
JAMES LyrrLs. Editor : Puell.h.r

The Meeker bunch Of handsome
school marms and gallant young men
who spent the holiday week In Dem
yer returned to the land OF sunshine
Sunday nursing cold feet, but warm
hearts, and reported fine time In
the capital city.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Misses Caldwell and Shapcott Of
the high school, Armitage and Foster
of the grades, and Oliver of the Bea-
yer creek school, returned Sunday
night from Denver, where they spent
the Christmas vacation.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

The newest mode of committing
suicide is to get biplane and then
let the thing turn turtle when pretty
we'll up in the ozone. The law of
gravitation will do the rest.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

After seeing Dick Luxen properly
ion Trading company's store here,
General Manager Schenck has de-
parted for the outside again.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

This county doesn't take up much
space in the New Year editions OF
the Denver papers, put it will speak
for itself in no uncertain tone in the
near future.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
Witty.

The following epigram WINS written
on DR.. Isaac Letson, once well
known English physician:
When folks are sick and send for mo
l purges. bIeeds and sweats 'em.
II after that they choose to die
What's that TO me: Letsom.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
To the Public Generally

Having leased our coal mine Cfht
Pollard) to Messrs. Dickens, Brown
a. Webb, we cordially ask that oul
old customers extend to the new firm
their patronage.
THE MEEKER COAL COMPANY
JNo. A. WATSON,
il Secretary e. Treasurer.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

II. p. Hulctt is showing his faith
in Meeker's future by purchasing a
large number of town lots.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
BLACK DIAMOND COAL

Always in chute at mine and at lum-
Der yard. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Two $50 dollars at mine; 81 de-
livered in town. Phone, Rio 3, or
Arnold Bros. Rio no.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
A coms.b.ek.

Honesty. my SOU" said the million
alre. lis the best policy"
.'well perhaps it Is. dad" rejoined
the youthful philosopher. 'but 1t
strikes ME you have done pretty well.
acyerthelsss.~ London Tit-Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

The storms of the early part of the
week were general, but, as usual,
this section got only the mild end Of
Them
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
See THE HERALD for your society
The best this side OF Chi
First NJ. r. Church


SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Public Worship II 100 a. IN.
Junior League 300 p. m.
Epworth League 7:0Op. IN.
Public Worship 7:D p. IN.
WEEKDAY SERVICES
Choir Rehearsal 7:3O p. m.
Wednesday,
Bible Glass 500 p. m.
wednesday,
Official Board Meeting 500 p. m
tFirst Tuesday of Each MONTH";
Ladies' Aid 2:B0 p. m.
wednesday,
Everybody welcome. Good music
Seats free. JESSE ALBEIT DEAN,
A. b., PHI. b.,
Pastor.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

The new year came in right proper.
Light snow and cold br.ezes, and
sunshine.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Too much Imagination often leads
Judgment astray.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Have your furnace cleaned and put
in good order by A. j.. Lytle.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Young America reluctantly wendell
it's way back to school Monday morn
ing.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Miss Gertrude .McGinnis spent the
New Year with friends in the coun-
try.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Safety and sanity lie in the strength
of our own convictions, we'll thought
out and digested.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Industry pays the wages Of indol'
ence everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Spouting and fluming, at A. f.
Lytle's.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Uncle Joe" will find it a mighty
lonesome session.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Engraved cards, invitations. etc.
Dur samples will help you decide
The Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

DIR. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

All that remains now is to pay the
bills.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

All the worlds stage, and most of
us are looking for an angel.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07

Winter will lose all it's terrors when
your house is equipped with Stan
dard Furnace. A. r. Lytle sells 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1911-01-07
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City and County Directory
Lodges

RIO DLANco LODGE No. 30, AT. 4 AM.
meets the snd and 4th Saturdays of
each month ut Masonic hall. W. ID.
Simns, W.M.. james I.yttle. secretary
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

one day Of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try Il.
and 1t has made me well woman.
My neighbOrs and friends declare Il
had worked a miracle for me. Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound IL
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period Of life. If it will
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN b. Creation.
u y. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change Of Life is the most crit
cal period Of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there Is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia I. Pinkhams Vege,.
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Is free,
and always helpful.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

Your first duty after notifying a sur
geon is to provide support for the In
jured member in the form of an I'm
provised splin' Flat pieces OF board
as broad, II possible, az the limb and
slightly longer than the broken bone.
canes, umbrellas. In fact anything that
VIII accomplish your end may be used
In adjusting these. pad with any soft
material that Is at hand; straw, leaves
or cushions made Of grass may be
used. Avoid any pressure on the IN
tured part. cover It with cloth, and
keep wet with clean, cold water y o.
mans Home Companion.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
Would Arrest Him ANYWAY.

SerEeant-'Al'' Take Murphyp
name for talkin In the ranks
Corporal--W'y, Eergoant. 9 weren't
talkln'.
SerEeant-Wasn he? Well, cross
II out an put i'm in the guardroom for
dcCCivin me-Tatier.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
Quick Action.

They tell me You took a flyer ir
Wall street"
Yes" replied Mr. Lambkin. For
a little while , vas considerabl,
ahead"
How much %"
Can't say Bo,,le l had time to
figure 1t up the market dropped and
wiped ire out
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

or lie before i trled
Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com.
pound. ] was in such
a nervous condition
| could not keep
g till. II y linn BE-
were cold, ] had
creepy sensations.
and ! could not sleep
nights. / was finally
told by two phys
icians that / also
had a tumor. / read
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

street BINS partner was
with him. As Bill started TO
shoot, his partner stepped in
the line Of IRE. BIZ killed
him accidentally, fired over
his body and killed Cole with
hts second bullet. Coles
brother and number OF his
cowboy friends came up TO
Abilene from Texas to avenge
his death. They found that
Bill had gone east TO become
an actor. They boosted about
Abilene that they had come
TO kill Bin and he had been
scared and had run away
iIill heard Of this talk and
rs soon as he left the show
he started for Cheyenne hy
way OF Abilene. lie sent
word 20 the Kansas town
that he would be glad TO
meet coles brother and
friends or any one else who
had any scores 20 settle with
him. Bill went into Abilene
standing out on the rear plat.
form aud there was n great
crowd nj the depot 10 greet
him. lie was dressed In his
most dandihcd style and
looked extremely we'll as he
smiled plucidly and surveyed
the thvuug. lie remained
standing up above the heads
OF the crowd where every
body could see him tor a few
minutes and then stepped or
upon he depot platform aud
shook hands with everybody.
When the train pulled out he
stood again on the rear plat.
form and waved the crowd
good bye. If there we're any
friends OF Cole or enemies OF