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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14
CORRUPTION FUND
BEING RAISED

BY United PFess WIfe.
Columbus, o., Jan, l4.--In state
ment made public today, Wayne b.
Wheeler, state superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon league. charges that the
liquor interests are raising a large
corrnntion fund 20 buy II possible,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14
Nicotine ard Nnruononnss

Docs tobacco make a man merry,
ius?"
ut Is likely TO-" replied the physi.
Elan, "lf his wife objects to his smok-
Ing" Exchange.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14
A Friendly sunnnotlon

Baron Ito creditors) / see no hopes
of being able to pay what owe you,
Why not organize Il suicide club?--
Meggendorfer Blatter.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14
Alarmed Her.

Servant-IIenvens! have knocked
the big howerpof off the window
ledge and II struck II man ON the head
Mistress What! My beautiful ma
jolica Fliegende Batter.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14
a Stones Throw.

"Tha ancient Romans had a catapult
that coald hurl rocks more than ii
mile"
"Now ! understand It,"
"Whatf"
"Aly landlord told me this house was
n stones throw from the depot lie
must have had II ON his hands since
the time of the CaesorS, "- Cleveland
Leader.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14
Naming No Names.

She-I have an instructive
feeling that | can trust YOU.
He (earnestlyl-Ah, my dm-
ling, would that some others felt
that way Boston Transcript,
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14

The answer of The Prospect Bank
ing company in the case of Enne
l.. Andrews against Maggie Watkins
and Others has been filed by attor-
neys Scoheld and Durfee.
The bank sets up claim for $SG4.o5
Judgment and costs against the
property described I'm the petition.
The judgment was secured in the
court Of common pleas. october LIST
1905
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14

COURT NEWS

The Hooking Valley railway COM
pany has comeback against
Thomas V. Wogan, the man who
threshing outfit stalled on the tracks
of the company near Harpster, last
August and wrecked a southbound
passenger train.
Wogan brought suit against the
company for the value Of the thresh
ing outfit destroyed and in its ans
wer which was filed by attorneys
George b. Sconeld and +. j. Will
son, the company admits all of tile
allegations in the petition and sets
up that Wogan ran his threshinS
outfit onto the tracks and allowed
It to stall and remain there, givin2
no warning to the approaching train
OF the company and in the collision
the company's property was damag-
ed and the fireman of the engine
was fatally injured The company
states that II cost slS4,5S to repair
the damage to the property and II
was required to pay $llS75 for the
care of the injured fireman.
A judgment against Wogan for
S29S.33 is asked.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14

New York, Jan. 1.-THE national
chess tournament will open here Jan.
20. IL has been decided to end the
playing on Feb. g. Jose r. Capablan-
ca is to sail for San Francisco on Feb.
4 and +. j. Marshall the following
day. Among the members Of the lead
ing chess clubs of the United states
there prevails the opinion that Mar
shall will be Che leader of the thir-
teen players who have entered.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14

Fleld goals-Rlce, 0; FOster A;
Hume, Z; Staub. 4; Mickley, 3; Sells,
4; w. Blum. q Lyman, 2; Rohn, 3.
Referee-Hlll. Time of halves-2O
minutes
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14
Cheer Up porna.

II your ncghbGrs turn you down
Keep a-smilng
If your mouth tastes dark red brown
Keep a-sInlllng
II your friends keep. In their Kindness
Back the milk of human kindness
There is other milk In town.
Keep cow
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-14

"Blggins puts a great deal OF
thought into his work"
"Yes; he works 10 minutes and
then thinks about It for an hour and
a quarter. Exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
BEGIN SUIT TO
 CONDEMN LAND
Interesting and Important Legal Pro- ceedings Begun This Week
 at Dadeville

Dadeville, December 5.-(SpeciaD D.-In- teresting and important legal proceedings were begun here this week involving prop erty valued at many thousands of dol lars, when the Birmingham, Montgom- cry and Gulf Power compahS instituted condemnation proceedings against lands to lose which would seriously affect the power project of another corporation headed by Russell Brothers of Alexander City, on the Tallapoosa river.
 Several years since a company formed by Henry c. Jones of Montgomery se- cured options on lands for water rights at Double Bridges Ferry on Tallapoosa river, and extending several miles above the Central of Georgia railroad bridge, the purpose being to construct a dam at Dou- ble Bridges for the development of elec- trical power. Many of these options were allowed to expire, and no work on the dam being done it was supposed the en- terprise had fallen through.
 Recently new corporation was formed bought the water rights a short distance above the railroad bridge, located a dam and began active work. It is understood that they have spent more than S3,OO0 in constructive work and machinery
 It is for lands that seriously affect this power company that the Birmingham Montgomery and Gulf company have in- stituted the condemnation proceedinrs through their attorneys, Tyson, Wilson Martin, of Montgomery Attorneys Bul9er x Rylance, and George A. SorrelI. are representing Russell Brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
General News

Mary Ellis and Mary Mcqueen, negro women who reside on Seventeenth street, were fined S25 each by Recorder Lowry on the charge of vagrancy. Mary Me Queen was fined an additional $5 and six hours in cell for contempt of court. She made comment on the judges deci- sion
 Postmaster J. K Thomas has installed a Wales adding machine in the Ensley postoffiee at a cost of $20o. The Ensley office has several of the modern mechan- ical appliances. including the electric stamping machine, which stamps several hundred letters an hour.
 The Rev and Mrs George E. Boyd have returned from a weeks visit to Huntsville. pr. Boyd will preach his first sermon of his second year as pastor of the First Methodist church of Ensley Sunday morning at Il o'clock.
 James H. Leath has as his guest his mother, Mrs. A. H. Leath, of Hanceville, Cullman county.
 The food donations at the Belle the atre next week will be turned oyer to Mrs. Della G. McFee and Mrs. Fuqua, who will take them in charge and dis tribute them to those of the city who are in need of assistance. Children at- tending the theatre next Tuesday will be admitted free provided they bring an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
ODD FELLOWS TO
 MEET IN CULLMAN
Convention of First District of AI,- bama Set for January 9-1O,
 Inclusive


 Cullman, December -(speclaD .-The date for holding the third meeting of the First District Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Alabama, has been set for January and 10, 1912. The meeting will be held in Cullman on the above dates The district conventions has not been in vogue among the Odd Fellows fraternity more than about two years and is car- ried out on the order of those that ara held semi-annually by the Knights of Pv- thiaS.
 This, the first district, is composed of Cullman and Morgan counties, and was the first one in the state to be organized after the order had been made effective by the grand lodge giving sanction to convention idea. The first of these ever held in the state was held in Cullman 1S months ago, at which time it was found that the convention idea would prova much benefit to the order generally. This one was followed by one held in Decatur six months later, the one arranged for the 9th and 10 of January is the third one that has been held in this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
WILL ADVERTISE
 PULLMAN COUNTY
Culman Fertilizer and Warehouse Company Having Attractive
 Booklet Printed

Cullman, December 15.-(Special.)- Col Frank V. Tilford, manager of the Cullman Fertilizer and Warehouse com pany of this city. has now In course of preparation a book which will be used for advertising purposes, containing something like 40 pages of matter. The book will contain among other things 36 cuts. scenes of different farms in the county, besides many other places of interest in the county. It will be hand somely bound and be gotten out in very creditable shape, showing what can be done on the Cullman county soil by the use of fertilizers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

apple, orange, potato something else of the kind
 Mrs G. A. Robertson and Miss Gussie Robertson are visiting MT and Mrs. George Simpson on Avenue J. Several members of the Ensley Baraea
 class will attend in body the meeting of the Mems Graded Union at the Chris
 tian church, Twenty-first street and Fifth
 avenue, Birmingham, next Tuesday even-
 ing at o'clock.
 The bazar of the Grace Presbyterian
 church will be continued today and this evening. Fancy articles will be offered for sale for Christmas. The goods are
 on sale next to the office of Dupuy- Burke.
 l. c. H. Mandy, who has been confined
 to his room with a swollen ankle, is able to be out again. MT. Mandy wrenched
 his ankle while descending a stairway.
 At St. Johns Episcopal church tomor-
 row holy communion will be celebrated
 at o'clock; Sunday school will be held
 at 9:45, and the regular II o'clock sermon by the rector the Rev. H. T. Walden,
 who will take for his subject "rhe Mes sage of John the Baptist" The regular evening service will be held at 7:30 o'clock and MT. Walden will take for his sub ] ject, "The Way of Peace.' St. John S is located on Avenue E and Sixteenth street.
 Mucn gfdtllcaIlOn IS IelI Dy the people of Ensley at the announcement that the city commission had practically settled
 on the selection of the park for Ensley. l The park will be a large one if the two 1 sites considered are purchased. The total acreage will be 40, and the cost will be
 a little less than $9OOOO. The final de- 1 cision is expected next week. Those in charge of the park have already worked
 out some plans for the improvement of the site
 About a dozen cases of alleged violation of the sanitary ordinances were tried in
 the recorders court yesterday morning
 and some well known citizens fined for failing to connect certain property with
 the sanitary sewers. Small fines were
 assessed.
 The funeral of c. T. Oakley was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the undertaking establishment of Echols & Angwin, the interment being in Oak land cemetery.
 It was reported on the streets yester- day afternoon that the open hearth and blooming mill were put on double shift yesterday. This will mean that several
 score more men will be put to work
 before the holidays that were expecting to be idle until afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MRS. WILLIAM WOODS
 DIES IN CULLMAN

Cullman, December 15.@(SpeciaL) Mrs William Woods died at her home in this city late yesterday afternoon of d complication of diseases. She was the wife of Prof. William Woods, prin- cipal of the city school at this place, also county superintendent of 6duca- tion. The deceased leaves a husband and three children. Mrs. l.. A. Fealy of Birmingham is a daughter of the de- ceased. Funeral services were held from the residence this afternoon, after which interment took place in the Protestant cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
UNKNOWN MAN IS
 KILLED BY TRAIN
Stranger Found Beside Track Be- tween New Decatur and
 Flint Yesterday

Hartselle December 15.-(Special.) l.)-An unknown man about 60 or s5 years of age. was killed by train No. between New Decatur and Flint yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
 It had been raining and there was a. fog, making it impossible for the engi- neer to see many feet ahead, and 1t Is supposed that the man was sitting on the track. His neck and back wcrs broken and also one leg broken in two places. There was nothing whatever on his person to identify him, there being no papers except a bill for groceries amounting to $S. which was receipted with some initials not intelligible.
 The body was brought to TTartselle and taken in charge by Undertaken J. H. Corsbie, who embalmed the same and where 1t lies awaiting identification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
j.H. JONES RESIGNS
 FROM ENSLEY jOb
He Has Served Under Four Superintendents at the
 Steel Mill

J. H. Jones, general master mechanic of the steel mill and blast furnaces of the Tennessee company at Ensley, has resigned his position, effective January |. He is the oldest official in point of serv- ice in the Ensley division, having come here when the erection of the steel mill was started He succeeded Bill Nesbit in the administration of John Mcconnell Mr. Jones has served under four superin- tendents, Mir. Mcconnell, John Mcdonald, Joseph Durfee and C. J. Barr, who is the present general superintendent of the Ensley division. It is understood that MT Jones and family will leave Ensley. Much regret is expressed at their inten- ton to leave the city Mr. Jones is con sidered one of the best mechanics in the country. His plans for the immediate future are not known, but it is stated that he has several hattering offers from northern plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
I. c. Experimental Farms

New Orleans, December 15.-It was announced here today that the Illinois Central railroad in an e1cort to develop agriculture in the two states would shortly establish 15 experimental farms along its lines in Mississippi and Lousi- ana. The farms, which will comprise 10 acres each. are to be under the super vision of the agricultural departments of the University of Louisiana and the Mississippi College of Agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
DR. O. l.. SEWERS
 BURIED AT MARION
Funeral Conducted From Silvan Bap- tist Church Friday Afternoon
 With Masonic HOnOrs

Marion, December 15.-(Special.)- The funeral services of pr. O. L. Shiv- CTS was conducted from Silvan Baptist church this afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. P. V. Bomar. Dr. Shivers was S5 years old and had lived here all his life except a few years he was located at Linden.
 Two years ago he married Miss Vir- ginia Hurt of Marion, who survives him. His mother, wife of the late Dr. O. L. Shivers, ST., and three sisters, Mrs McFolliard of Meridian, Mrs. Casey of Mobile, and MT. McCallum of Marion are living.
 Dr. Shivers was nephew of Judge J. B. Shivers and E. D. Shivers of this place He was worshipful master of Marion Masonic lodge, and was buried with Masonic honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
ANDREWS CRUISE
 WEDDING OCCURS

sylacauga, December t6,-tspeeial0 At a;S0 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home of tho hrids'a parenta, Mr. and Mrs, Jamea c. erutae, their daughter, Miss Nora Mae. and Mir, Rainh Elmer son Andrewa were married. Rev. |. |, Johnson, pastor of the Firat Baptist church. officiating in a beautiful and impressive ceremony.
 The attendants were MeHsra. M. ", Peace, Walter Cruise and W. h. AR= dreWs, and Misses Tissue Harmon and Lillian Cruise and Mrs, Reuben M, Phillips, iP
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
Poll Taxes Paid Slowly

Cullman. December 15.-(Special)- The poll taxes In this county are being paid very slowly. From the limited number of polls that have been paid to the tax collector, 1t is evident that very little interest is being taken in elections that might be held during the coming year. Up to date there has onIy been paid about 450 poll taxes out of nearly 5000 voters boiled in the last general election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
Caldwell Succeeds Perry

Montgomery, December 15.-(Spe- ial.)-Dr. D. V. Caldwell of Eutaw Greene county, was today named as- sistant state director of sanitation un- der the Rockefeller hookworm commis- sion to succeed Dr. R. G. Perry, who was recently elevated to the office of state registrar of vital and mortuary statistics. The appointment was made by w. w. Dinsmore, state director,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
PRETTY WEDDING AT
 MARION THURSDAY

Marion, December 15.-(Special.)-A mar riage of unusual interest was solemnized at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, when Miss Mary Kate, the daughter of MT. and Mrs, John P, Lockhart, became the bride of William Reeves Patterson of Milledgevlle, Ga, the Rev. P. V, Bomar being the officiating minister.
 MT. Patterson is an alumnus of Ma ron Institute, class of 1891, and his bride at that time "Judson girl" has been a teacher in the city schools Of St. Louis for a number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
Miss Emma Smith Dead

Centre, December 15.-(Special. )-Miss Emma Smith, daughter of G. P. Smith, president of the Cherokee County bank, died at a late hour last night, after a long illness. She has lived here from her childhood and was noted for her lovable disposition and gentle, Christian life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
GRANTED PERMITS
 TO WORK IN MILLS
One Hunderd School Children to En- ter Cotton Mills at Lanett After
 the Holidays

Lanett December 15.--(Special.) )--w s. Leatherwood, superintendent of the Lancett public schools, has issued 15o certificates to the children of tho em- ployes of the Lanett cotton mills that allow them to work in the mlll in 1912, According to the child labor law of Alabama, children under i6 years of age cannot work in tho mibs unless they have attended school eight weeks that year and six weelSa' attendance must be consecutive
 The average daily attendance of the Lanett public school is about 400. about 100 having dropped out to earn money for Christmas According ta many old residents, the school this year is the best that Lanett has ever had
 Tho Lanier Debating society of the school will give public programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
Plumbers Badly Burned

Hot Springs. Ark, December 15.-James Larsen and George Swindell, plumbers, were perhaps fatally burned and Ed Schaer, another plumber, was seriously burned when g. barrel of asphaltum tar in the basement Of a plumbing shop eXplod- ed here today. The cause is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
O'Neal Expected Today

Montgomery, December 15.-(Special.)- Though expected back in Montgomery during the day, no word had been re- ceived from Governor O'Neal at the cap itol tonight. It is probable that he will ha in his office tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

December 22 in the hall of the splendid school house. An excellent programme has been gotten up and the best per formers in the society arc on 1t, and so tho people will be well paid for coming,
 Rev, Mir Neville, recently eseiSried to Lanett by tho Methodist conference. preached his first sermon in Lanett Sunday, Brr, Neviile'a home ia in De- eatur and he comes directly from Hack neville, his charge before coming hero,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
GUARD ACCUSED OF
 BEATING PRISONER.

Montgomery. December i5.-(speciaD.- A white convict guard of this city by the name of Nolan was placed under arrest here today by order of Commls- sieRer N, A, Gunter charged with un- mereifuliY beating ono of the white pris- onera of the city,
 According to tho story related to tha> commissioners by numerous women who reside on the street where the oonvlcts were working, Nolan caused two negro eehviets to hold the prisoner against . telegraph pale while pemmeled the Vie- tim.
 The victim Of the assault was imnie-' diateiF relieved from further service, Nolan will De tried tomorrow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
POULTRY SHOW ON
 Al TUSCALOOSA Initial Exhibition Started
 Thursday FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS Association Formed at Tuscaloosa to Fight Dreaded Disease-Tuber- culosis Experts Lecture.
 High School Exercises

Tuscaloosa, December 15.-tSpeciaD.- The first annual poultry show given un- der the management of the Tuscaloosa Poultry association opened yesterday morning and will continue through to- morrow.
 The exhibition is being held in the city hall and all the blue bloods of the feath- cred family from Tuscaloosa county are in evidence. There are many new va rieties displayed that are new to Tus- caloosa poultry lovers and prize winners from nearby towns have arrived by ex- press giving added interest to the show.
 Some $50 in cash prizes beside many individual prizes have been offered and w. l.. Kirkpatrick, an expert chicken au- thority. has been secured as judge.
 MT. Kirkpatrick is a professor in the A. and M. college at Starkville, Miss A goodly number of farmers are here to att tend the show which is already an as sured success.
 The Tuscaloosa County Anti-Tubercu- losis association was formed last night. after an enthusiastic meeting at the Elks' auditorium. The meeting was called after well defined investigations had been made by temporary committee Of prominent citizens who are seeking to improve health conditions in Tuscaloosa.
 The services of Dr. B. L. Wyman and w. G. Harrison, two well known tuber- culosis specialists from Birmingham, were secured to address the citizens on the white plague" and to perfect the or sanization of the league.
 s. H. Sprott presided over the meeting and Dr. L. o. Dawson made a short speech after which Dr. Wyman delivered an exhaustive and beneficial address on the subject of tuberculosis, which was made the more impressive and interest," ing by the use of stereopticon slides. showing the various conditions and causes of tuberculosis and modes of fighting the disease.
 At the close of his address the learue was organized with the following officers
 pr. J. Y. Graham, president: m Rodes. secretary; F. S. Moody, treas urer.
 Yesterday was Alabama Day" and |, very interesting observance of the anni- Versary was held at the Tuscaloosa High school. Good music was enjoyed and Dr, George Little made a delightful address on 4e Olden Times in Tuscaloosa,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

Steamer Returns New Orleans, December l5,--The steamer Julia hue-sehRaeh, hence for New YaFis, has returned with her rudder disahied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

yesterday was Alabama Day" and a very interesting observance of the annf- Versary was held at the Tuscaloosa High schooi. Good music was enjoyed and Dr. George Little made a delightful address on Ye Olden Times in Tuscaloosa,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-01

J. E. Parker, 2O2l No. 10th st. Fl.
Smith, Ark, says that he had taken
many kinds of kidney medicine, but
did not get better until he took Foley
Kidney Pills. No matter how long
you have had kidney trouble, you will
find quick and permanent benefit by
the use of Foley Kidney Pills. Staff
taking them now. o. M. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-01
Obituary.

The funeral of Mrs. JOSEPH
Schroepfer who died at her home or
South Valley st. Wednesday morning
was held from the Catholic church
Saturday morning, interment being In
the Catholic cemetery.
The deceased was born in Austria
June oath, 1859 and was only 81 years
of age when she succumbed to asthma
and heart trouble after q brief illness,
altho she. had been ailing more or
less for the last ten years..
Mrs. Schroepfer had been married
three times, her first husband being
John Groebner whom she married Ia
Austria. Shortly after his death she
came to America, locating in New
Ulm. Her second husband was Bap-
list j. Groebner who died about four
years ago. In June OF last year she
was united ;in marriage to Joseph
Schroepfer who survives her. She
also leaves eight children and an
only brother, Jos. Hogen, to mourn
her loss.