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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
TRUSSVILLE FORMS
 GOOD ROADS CLUB

Trussville, February 10.-(Special)-- Good Roads Apostle Thatcher held a rousing meeting in the school house here tonight and delivered masterful address upon the Million Dollar Bond Issue for Alabama Good Roads" The house was crowded and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested.
 A Good Roads Booster" club was organized with 25 members to begin with and the following officers were elected:- w. L. Martin, president; Dr. w. S. Acton. vice president, and Lee Morrison, secretary. Another meeting was called for next Tuesday night 10 be held at the same place when a course of active campaign work for good roads will be laid out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Coroner's Inquest
Greensboro Society

Greensboro, February 10--(Specal.)-- Greensboro has been unusually gay dur ing the week and the several pre-I.enten functions we're successful from every point of view. On Wednesday evening MT. and Mrs. Louis Otis gave cotillon at the opera house for their guest, Miss Addie Ward of Texas. Mrs. Otis is a bride of a few months and is also a native Of the Lone Star state. During her short residence here she has made n.any friends. The german was led by MT Charles Ramsey with the honor guest Miss Ward, as his very efficient assist snt. A number of beautiful figures fol- lowed the grand march and fun-provok- ing favors made the evening merry.
 Miss Mary Jones of Tuscaloosa was a much admired visitor at the Otis dance
 On Thrsday afternoon Mrs. Charles Poellnitz gave a bridge parry, assemb- ling 32 ladies. Mrs. Poellnitz, always handsome and gracious, was on this oc- casion doubly so, when her lovely home was transformed into a bower of beauty.
 Fruit punch was served, and at the con- clusion of the games a delicious salad course was enjoyed. Assisting Mrs Poell- nitz to receive were: Mrs. Allel c. Jones, Mrs. James W. Otis, Mrs. Cad Erwin and Miss Julia Randolph. Miss Margaret Jones won the prize, rair of silk hose.
 Quite the most pretentious affair the Greensboro young ladies have attemr ted this season was domino party" at the opera house Thursday evening, chape- roned by MT. and Mrs E. w de Graffen- ried. MT. and Mrs c E. Waller. MT. and Mrs Louis Otis, MT. and Mrs. Ander- son Hanna, MT. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler Mr. and Mrs James w. Otts and Dr. and Mrs. McCollum. The young ladies met the men at the opera house. All were numbered and much metriment was caused by watching numbers, thus drawing their partners for the german. Twenty-Five couples participated md masks were removed at il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
WANT NEW Y.M.C.A. FOR BESSEMER Old Movement Being Re- vived-Child Bitten
 By Mad Dog

Bessemer, February 10-(Special)-lt Is stated that the movement to build Young Mems Christian association in Bes- semer is being revived and steps have been taken to secure the necessary infor- nation to again launch this much needed institution. As will be remembered this matter was taken up once before and large subscriptions secured for the build ing, but owing to business depression coming over the district at that time the movement was dropped and the interest died out. A prominent citizen stated this morning that the needs of such an nsti- tuition in the city of Bessemer were ap- parent, and that should branch of the association he established it would have marked influence for good and fill a much needed want for the young men of he city. It has been suggested that much assistance could be secured from outside sources, provided the proper interest was shown at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
GAS IS ASSURED
 FOR TUSCALOOSA

Tusca aloosa. February 10.-(SpeciaL) The special train load of Tuscaloosa citizens which went on an excursion to the Fayette gas fields today was great success. The crowd numbered $50 people by actual cout and every body spent a delightful day among the many sights of the gas fields.
 The greatest enthusiasm was shown and a fund of $45,000 was raised right on the grounds by which a pipe line will be built to Tuscaloosa. A big barbecue was served and many speeches were made. The gas line to Tuscaloosa is now an assured thing and it is only a matter of time by which to complete the actual work of laying the pipe un- der ground to the city.
 Every one was very much enth used and many said that Tuscaloosa would be the first stopping place and next the line would be brought on to Birming- ham, it's greatest market. Many of the wells were turned on and lighted for the benefit of the excursionists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Local Items

The grand jury of the Bessemer city court will adjourn tomorrow after a very tusy week, in which much business has teen transacted. The adjournment will probably last until April. They will make partial report to Judge Gwin Saturday
 The funeral of James A. Fulton took place this afternoon from the family resi- dence on Carolina avenue. The Red Men and Eagles attended in body and had the funeral arrangements in charge. In terment was made at Union cemetery, Kennedy Bros. in charge
 The recital given by the pupils of the Crnwe School of Music at the Elks' hall last night was a most enjoyable affair and attended by large and appreciative audience.
 The Pastors Helpers will give a val entine party on February IA at the home of Mrs. R. w. Simpson Progressive hearts will be the feature and pleas ant affair is promised
 Mai T. T. Huey has received a com municaton from Andrew Carnegie, con- taining an offer to pay half of the debt of a new pipe organ at the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
HOOPER TALKS OF
 EVIL INFLUENCES

Nashville, February 10.-At a banquet to republican members of the Legislature last night. Governor Hooper referred to Legislative courtesy and 'orean zed lobbies' as two malignant influences which legislators have to contend against. The former, he said, requires member to sacrifice principle and misrerresent his constituency in many instances in erder to favor an iniquitous local oil.
 He said that any presumption in favor of a local bill ought to be subservient to evidence that the bill was unjust and iniquitous.
 He was severe OH organized lobbies and congratulated the republicans that there was no liquor lobbying in Ten- nessee this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Bessemer vs. Louisian

In a snappy game hard fought on both sides. the Louisciana Tigers went down to defeat at the hands of the basketball team of the Bessemer Athletic club. The victory of the locals was largely due to team work. Individual glory was set aside and every member had but one ob- 3ect in view, victory for his team. The score in the first half was "A to II in favor of Bessemer, but notwithstanding this handicap the Tigers fought gamely urtil the game was ended. A large crowd was present who rooted vociferously for the home boys. The second team of Bessemer was defeated by the Woodlawn aggregation by score of 30 to 15. After the game a dance was rendered the vis- ting team, which was much enjoyed The line-in was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Deaths and Funerals
D. N. Cooper

1. News was received in Birmingham yesterday of the death of D. N. Cooper. formerly of this city. which occurred at Hackleburg. in Marion county. last Wednesday night. The funeral took place there yesterday. MT. Cooper was for number of years United States marshal for the northern district of Alabama, during which he made his headquarters in this place. He made the acquaintanceship of many people here who have remained warm friends and who are shocked at the news of his death He was a native of Ohio and served through the civil war on the union side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
NEW WATER WORKS
 NEARLY FINISHED
ALBERTvILLE CITIZENS WILL TAWE VOTE ON BOND ISSUE TO PUT IN AN ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT

Albertville,4 February 1e.-(Special)- J. Work is progressing rapidly on the water works plant The 1o0-horsepower boiler has been put down and the power house is being built rapidly. The house is being built of brick As son as the election on built of brick. As soon as the election on by vote whether they will float s7O0O worth of additional bonds for an electric light plant an engine will be ordered The plant will be in operation by March 15.
 Ten thousand bales of cotton have been sold here and several hundred more bales will be brought here before the season closes.
 Akron Goodwin of this place was mar ried in Fowler, Cal, last Tuesday to Miss Cora Davis, formerly of this place.
 The Rev. MT. Gable Is expected to move his family to the Baptist pastorium this week and will preach in the Baptist church next Sunday. He preached here several weeks ago and made a very fa- vorable impression on all who heard him and will be welcomed by all.
 w. R. McNaron, who was stricken with paralysis some days ago, is still very sick. He is troubled with hiccoughs and can set no relief.
 Dr. Means of the Methodist Episcopal church continues to draw large crowds to hear his sermons. Yesterday his sub- ject was Evolution of Christianity" The ushers had to arrange seats in the aisles to accommodate the large gather ing.
 The Woman's Home Mission society has elected the following officers for the coming year: President, Mrs. Luther Fowler; first vice president, Miss Kimball Bradley; second vice president, Mrs. H. P. Berry; third vice president, Mrs. w. R. Hansard; secretary treasurer Mrs. G. w. Heard; corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. R. Thomas; agent missionary voice, Mrs. J. P. Welburne; press correspondent, Mrs Hogan Jackson.
 At the home of Henry Kuzkindall, near Marshall, in this country, a serious cut ting affray occurred few night ago in which MT. Kuzkndall was seriously cut by a man named Carl Pressmond
 Young Boyd, who Is demented and who has been wandering away from home, frightening his neighbors, has been con fined in the county jail at Guntewville and will be sent to the asylum at Tusca l. loosa.
 Prof. T. B. Mosely is teaching a class in vocal music here. Only gentlemen are in the class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
NEWS OF TUSCALOOSA
Trustees of University Postpone Annuaio o
 Meeting-Portrait Presented

Tuscaloosa, February f0.-(Special)-A number of trustees of the University of Alabama were in the city yesterday to attend the annual meeting of that insti- tuition, but owing to important duties which prevented the presence of Cover nor O'Neal and several trustees, it was decided to adjourn until Saturday, when the session will be held in the gover- nor's office in Montgomery. The post ponement of the meeting was greatly re- gretted by large number of represen- tative citizens who met with the trustees and presented a lengthy petition request- ing this body to grant a right of way through the university lands to the Tus- caloosa Mineral railroad. Speeches fa- voring it were made by J. H. Fitts, w. w. Brandon, B. F. Giles and Luther Maxwell, but President Abercrombe of way and will recommend it's refusal at the meeting in Montgomery. It Is probable that a committee of TuscaIoo- sians will again present their petition in person before the entire trustee body on Saturday.
 Through the efforts of Dean w. B. Oi- yer magnificent portrait of Judge Fl. M. Somerville was presented to the law department yesterday morning This is gift greatly to be valued for the donor, Judge Somerville, founded the school of law B years ago and for many years was professor in this department He resigned to become judge of the supreme court and now holds the high position of ap- praiser of customs in New York city. He was succeeded at the university by his son, Ormond Somerville, who like his father, has put some of the best years of his life into the work of the university.
 large number of friends attended the presentation exercises and brief eulogies were made the useful life of Judge Somerville by President Abercrombie, Tom Garner, w. B. Oliver, T. A. Murphree and S. F. Clabaugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Mad Dog Bites Child

Acting on the advice of astelegram from the Pasteur institute at Montgomery, the little daughter of George E. Rutledge, who was bitten by a dog last Saturday, was taken to that institution today. The animal that bit the child was killed and his head sent to Montgomery for the pur- pose of ascertaining If the dog had any symptoms of rabies Dr. Moss, who has charge of the Pasteur institute, made the examination and found well developed case of rabies. The child was bitten on the forehead, the wound being slight one. Prompt treatment will probably render the bite harmless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Personal Mention

Judge J. c. B. Gwin has returned from trip to south Alabama.
 Mrs M. Silverfield of Blossburg is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs Weinsteln.
 the guest of Mayor l. A Lewis has returned to his home at Hartselle.
 t he~ home on Berkley avenue, Mrs R. W. Simpson, beautifully enter tained the Matrons club at forty-two Friday afternoon. The house was tastefully decorated in ferns and cut flowers with an abundance of hearts hanging in festoons from the door ways and windows. Hearts also formed a border in each room. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by Misses Laura Jones, Elise Robin son. Grace Jpdson and Carrie Benton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
NEW YORK COMPANY
 MAY FINANCE ROAD

Union Springs, February 10.-(Spe-
 cial.)-A. de Sala Mendes, represent ing prominent banking interests of New York city. is here inspecting the Union Springs and Northern railway properties with the view of financing the completion of the road to Milstead. President Blount and MT. Mendes have been out on the line since Wednesday morning..
 The Carnegie Trust company had been backing this enterprise, but their failure not long since placed them in such condition that they could not furnish funds necessary for it's compile ton. When President Blount, who has been in New York for the past few weeks, realized this he decided to in- terest other capitalists in the enter prise. It Is thought that MT. Mendes will carry back very favorable re- port, as the short line from this place to Fort Davis has been money -mak CT ever since 1t was built and there is every reason to believe that road from here to Tallassee would be profit able.
 The jury in the case of w M Cam eron vs. J. M. Ellis. in which the plain tiff sought to recover $10,000 damages for the loss of an arm while working in a ginnery belonging 10 the defend ant, rendered a verdict yesterday aft ernoon in favor of MT. Ellis. The trial of the case consumed nearly two days The jury was out only about 20 min utes. 1E
 The grand jury which had been in session since Monday at noon finished their work yesterday, returning B in- dictments.
 The bill to establish a Bullock coun- ty court of law and equity in place Of the circuit and chancery courts, which Is now being published in the county papers. is creating good deal of dis cussion. The bill has many warm friends and there are a number of oth- CTS who are just as bitter against it.
 A number of Union Springs people expect to go to Troy Monday to hear William Jennings Bryan lecture. He speaks at the Troy opera house at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Probing Election Charges

Danville, H., February 10-After ex- amining several witnesses, two of whom refused to answer certain ques- tions until taken before Judge Kim brough and warned of the consequences, the grand jury this afternoon resumed voting on indictments. No indictments were returned but according to the as- sistant states attorney . large batch of bills will be returned tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Senator Terrill Improving

Washington, February 10.-Senator Ter Till of Georgia was reported today as showing continued improvement The paralysis. which followed an attack of acute indigestion when the senator was stricken Saturday. Is gradually disappear Ing and 1t is hoped now that Ee may be able to attend Congress before ad- 1ournmcnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
The Rev. Bryan Returns

The Rev. J. A. Bryan. pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, corner Ave- nue G and Twenty second street, has returned from Bay Minette, where he preached this week, and will occupy the pulpit at his church tomorrow at tho Il a. m and 7:30 p. m, services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the pro- late court:
 H. E. Belcher of Morris to Miss Mar garet E. Jones'.
 C. B. Blanks of Birmingham to Miss Lllie May Hazlewovd
 oscar Farley of Leeds to Miss Fay L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Mrs. Della Neely Evans

Mrs. Della NeeIy Evans, aged Sa years, died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at 60 Mill Village. Avondale. Her remains will probably be sent for burial to Clay county by Lige Loy.' The funeral arrangements are sus-' pended until the arrival of brother of the deceased who lives in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Alarmed at Warm Weather

Stevenson, February 0.-(Special)- month of unusually warm weather pre- vailing in this section is causing uneasi- ness in financial circles here. Even in this mountainous part of north Alabama peach trees are blooming and other fruit trees are ready to burst into bloom. Many farmers are waiting for colder weather to kill the hogs they have on hand. Feed ing their corn to these hogs for such an unexpected length of time is source of much tra expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Motion Denied fin Robin Cnse

New York, February 1O.-Judge Hough, In a memorandum filed today in the United States district court, denied the motion to appoint guardian for Joseph G. Robin, the alleged bankrupt and fallen banker. made on the ground that for ap- proximately three years he has been A lunatic or person of nnsoilnd mind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
LOOSE COTTON SEED
 HULLS

We offer for immediate shipment in car load lots loose hulls at $9.00 per ton.- Prime c, s. meal for sale also.
 BUCKEYE COTTON OIL co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Wealthy Farmer Murdered

Quitman, Ga, February 10.-John Joyce, . wealthy farmer of the Morgan district, this county, was ambushed and killed near his home early tonight. He was found dying and stated that two negroes had shot him. Robbery was their mo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

At the home of Henry Kuzkindall, near Marshall, in this country, serious cut ting affray occurred a few night ago in which MT. Kuzkindall was seriously cut by a man named Carl Pressmond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

Akron Goodwin of this place was mar ried in Fowler, Cal, last Tuesday Q Miss Cora Davis, formerly of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

w. R. McNaron, who was stricken with paralysis some days ago, is still very sick. He is troubled with hiccoughs and can set no relief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

Dr. Means of the Methodist Episcopal church continues to draw large crowds to hear his sermons. Yesterday his sub- ject was Evolution of Christianity" The ushers had to arrange seats in the aisles to accommodate the large gather ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

Young Boyd, who is demented and who has been wandering away from home, frightening his neighbors, has been con fined in the county jail at Guntewville and will be sent to the asylum at Tusca- loosa.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-12-05
YOUNG CHECK ARTIST
ARRESTED IN IOWA
HAROLD SIMPSON JUMPS BOARD
BILL AND OFFICERS DIS
COVER HIS IDENTITY.

County Attorney G. J. Marshall last
received telegram from
the authorities Of Sioux City, Iowa,
stating that Harold d. Simpson, want
ed very badly in this city for passing
a big batch Of worthless checks sew
eral weeks ago, is under arrest at
Monona, Iowa. The message further
stated that Simpson, who was going
under the name of Harold ID. SlOcum,
had attempted to jump a board bill,
for which he was arrested, after which
his identity was discovered.
A message received this morning
by Sheriff Woods asked that the nee.
essary requisition papers be made out
and an officer sent with them for the
prisoner. This will be done at once
and as quickly as this formality car
Tor low lNO ugIn6 IiC- CaC,Ncic l0ayl
rascal back to this city, whcrs - S.- '
have to stand trial.
Simpson, who was formerly stu
dent at the local high school, cleaned
|up several hundred dollars in Lewis
town by purchasing articles at nu
merous places of business here, CIV
| ing a bogus check for sums In excess
of the amount Of the purchases ant
collecting the difference In money
He made his getaway all right, bu
the officers have been on his tral
and his arrest Is the elimination
their efforts.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-12-05
CITY COUNCIL DEvOTES SOME
TIME TO PROPOSITION PRE-
SENTED BY MANAGER.
ATTORNEY TOF|[EOP|N|ON
Legality of Alley Transfer to Be De-
termined, After Which Final Ac-
ton viii Be Taken-Treasurer's
Report Shows Large Ba!ance-Col-
lection Of Fines and Water Rents.

After auditing and allowing the
usual grist of bills at their regular
monthly meeting last night, the city
council took up for discussion the
proposition made by Manager w. D.
Symmes, of the Power Mercantile.
for the purchase of 1876 feet Of the
alley which runs through the block
in which the Power store is located.
Three Things to Consider.
After some random talk, Alderman
WINS placed the subject before the
council in a concrete shape by stating
that it presents but three phases for
discussion and settlement by the coun-
Gil: First, the manner in which the
interests OF other property owners in
the block are affected Second, the
determination of the best public
policy Third, its legality.
The council has been assured that
there will be no protests from any
OF the other property owners in the
block. The matter Of public policy
is one of individual opinion and the
legality of the transfer Will be de-
termined when the city attorney hands
in a written opinion at the next meet.
ing.
Railroad Wants Crossings.
o. w. Belden, attorney for the Great
| Northern, presented to the council the
request OF the Great Northern Rail-
rosd company for the closing Of GER
ItiS.at That the frs r.. and a}&}fSA aeross g.. Yafaae
tically all of the abutting property.
The matter will be taken up at
meeting at which Mr.. Hull, right-of-
way agent for the Great Northern.
| will appear. This meeting may be
held tomorrow night.
| Assessments Levied.
A number of assessments against
property owners in several boulevard
and sewer districts were levied.
i Street Light Ordered.
street light was ordered installed
at the intersection Of Water ana hlgn
streets. 1t was suggested that wnlle
the new waterWOrks system Is belne
installed, Engineers Refer and smith
of the city engineering department
sleep at the fire hall, so that they MAJ
lbe of prompt service lin looking ate
the water taps in case OF fire.
Official Reports.
) The report Of Treasurer ber
ld'Autremont showed net balance
S47,638.74. Police Magistrate Mettie
Ireported fines collected during N0veu
her in the sum of $500. The repor
of City Water Collector Marshal
s showed collections for the month
L 81, ,664.92.