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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
CONSOLIDATION IS STIRRING UP PEOPLE Decaturs Are Agitated Over
 Bill as Proposed DISCUSSION IS LIVELY Representative Walden Is Charged With Trying to Railroad ConsoIida-
 tion Bill Through the
 Legislature

Decatur, January 1.--(Special.) l.)-As la result of the Greater Decatur bill which wa sintroduced in the state leg
 sentative Dan Walden of this county
 there has been quite heated cores pondence between MT. Walden and | Mayor Henry A. Skeggs of Decatur A few days ago the mayor and city aldermen of Decatur adopted a strong
 resolution opposing the consolidation
 bill of MT. Walden and Mayor Skeggs
 sent MT. Walden a copy of this bill
 and also wrote him a letter rega rding | it. This correspondence Is made pub
 lie by being printed In local newspa-
 per today. -
 In his letter to MT. Walden 1t is
 charged by Mayor Skeggs that the
 bill Is about to be railroaded through
 the legislature and says: "The mayor
 and council and citizens of Decatur feel
 that this Is matter of vital interest
 to them and they want to be afforded
 an opportunity to be heard
 | In his reply to this letter Mr. Wal l den says that the bill will come UT
 before the committee next Tuesday and
 T trust that you and your friends that
 may oppose the bill can be heard" says
 MT. Walden. MT. Walden says that nc
 one Is trying to railroad the bill
 through, that 1t was printed in local
 newspaper in toto on December 9, 1910
 and .bF 1 appeared for four consecu. tive rc4H and was discussed on the streets of the Decaturs daily. Continu- ! ing Mr. Walden says: These facts | should convince you, as well as the fai,
 minded people of your city, that youl
 charge of my attempting to railroad
 the bill through without due notice Is
 not founded upon facts and will carry
 with 1t no force in the minds of those | whom you attempt to mislead."
 l It Is understood that a delegation oi those who are opposed to the bill and also a delegation of those who favor
 its passage will go to Montgomery and appear before the committee next Tues day. The matter Is one that is being discussed on every street corner in the two Decaturs today. It Is understood that the other representative from this county, A. G. Wilhite, Is opposed to the Dlll. IL IS also underStood that State Senator Charles M. Sherrod Of
 this senatorial district is opposed tc
 the bill. On what grounds they base their opposition Is not known here MT Wilhite resides in Falkville, while MT Sherrod resides in Courtland. 1 nLaw- renee county. MT. Walden. who intro duced the bill. resides in New Decatur On account of this opposition it is quite likely that the bill will be killed
 in the committee. However. from whar
 can be learned. 1t would seem that .
 majority of the people of the two l Decaturs would vote for consolidation | If they were given an opportunity tc | do so. rffta@ 4,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
FOR SALE

$2500-25 feet on 1st avenue between 26th and 27th streets, running back to an alley. This is a bargain and is open for only a few days at this price. Come quick if you want it.
 FOWLKES BROS. 6 CO.,,
 Brown Marx Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
.Judxe E. F. Crook III

Probate Judge Emmett F. Crook. who has been i'll for several months. has re- gently been unable to be at his desk. He has held this position for about 15 years and during that time he has had but one or two vacations, hardly missing a day from his desk for other reasons than sickness. His friends are urging him to take an extended vacation for his health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
Muscle Shoals Delegates

Mayor John Patterson of New Decatur has appointed 26 delegates from his city to go to Washington, D. C.. with the del- egation of 500 from this part of the state, for the purpose of urging the United States Congress to take definite and speedy action in the development of Mus cle Shoals, in the Tennessee river. about 35 miles below Decatur. It has been es- timated that the water power there is second alone to that of Niagara Falls, and the people of this part of the country are exceedingly anxious that this power be developed. Several days ago Mayor Henry A. Skeggs of Decatur appointed a delegation of 25 Decatur citizens. The date of the delegation going to Washing ton has not yet been determined, but 1t will be within short time, and the dele gates will go in special train.
 The members of the New Decatur del- egation are as follows: G. A. Hoff, L.. w Borton, w. A Blob. c. J. Hildreth, D. c. Almon, F.-F. Tidwell J. J. Sulli- van, F.. H. Allison, w. G. Pride, A. A. Hardage, L. P. Troup, s. T. Long, R. H. Wolcott. B. L. Malone, H. B. Beard, Judge w. E. Skeggs, E. c. Payne. w. c. Bulman, T. H. Mattocks, Dr, w. M. Murray, II. D. Harkreader, s. M. Thomp- son, E. M. OuOIIl, U. V. ddItlil, w. [. Fogarty and J. H. Crow.
 Steamers Are Busy
 Just at this time business on the city wharf is rather lively and steamboat men report good freight and passenger busi- ness between Decatur and Chattanooga, Tenn, and also between Decatur and Pa ducah, Ky.
 The steamer Trigg is doing the regular packet service now between Decatur and Chattanooga. The steamer John A. Pat ton, which formerly had this run, was re- gently destroyed by fire. The Patton was the finest steamer on the Tennessee river
 The steamer City of Chattanooga. which ways on the ways in the New Decatur ship yards for repairs, has been washed off of the ways by the heavy rise in the river and the work had to be suspended.
 The steamer J. R. Gum is now doing fine freight business between Decatur and Lambs ferry. Many of the wholesale merchants of the Decaturs ship an inn mense amount of goods pn this steamer to country merchants below here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
steamer Reported Ashore

Mobile. January 21.--News was re- ceived here today from Petit Bois Island, 40 miles south of here and 15 miles south of Mobile bar, to the effect that the Norweigan steamer Fort Gaines. Knudeson, master. bound in from Boca del Toro with a cargo of bananas went ashore yesterday after noon In the dense fog while trying to make her way to the channel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
w. M. sisson Dead

.,,W. M. Sisson. an ex-Confederate sol dier, who resided at Middleton, this coun- .ty, died at his home Saturday morning paralysis, the funeral date being set for Sunday afternoon at the Middleton Bap- tist church, the Rev J. M. Solley of f1ciating. The deceased was 79 years old and is survived by two sons and a daugh- tar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

'The outlook for business in Ensley as well as In the entire Birmingham d~tri"t- for the new year is very bright" said B.. R. Pegram of Ensley yesterday.
 Notwithstanding the fact that there are some in this community who appear to be pessimistic about conditions any one can recognize unmistakable evidences of material advancement and signs of still greater development in the near fu- ture.
 "All we need in this community is a complete return of confidence. There is nothing wrong with conditions. Our manufacturing plants are in full oper- alton and all the people who want em- ployment have It. Building operations are very active all over the district and new plants of large proportions are being built. Indeed the general activity in this section is not fully appreciated by any man in it.
 J. Hoke Perkins, another progressive real estate dealer of Ensley, talked the same way. I found him very busy yes- terday morning but not too busy to add a few words of optimistic enthusiasm to the general stream of expression that one hears on all sides In Ensley.
 While, of course, business with real estate men was quiet during and just following the holidays, 1t is picking up lively now and we are having many in Quries.
 General conditions are most healthful and promising for the new year. There Is unusual activity in building. A feature that Is of special significance is the fact that. all new buildings both residential and business are more substantial than formerly as a rule. The people are build. ing for permanency."
 J. J. Walker was also in happy frame of mind and spoke cheerful word for business prospects. He said:
 There is unusual activity in the south ern and western part of Ensley and on beyond where Corey is building and where the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company is spending millions of dol lars in the building of its immense water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
Wants to Sell Out

Beca use the city council of New Decatur refused to pass Sunday Closing ordi- nance, Dr. T. G. Hughes. a prominent druggist and strict churchman of New Decatur. is offering to sell his drug store and quit the business.
 He is advertising his store for sale In local newspaper, and the advertisement is such a unique one that it is worthy of reproduction. The advertisement Is as follows:
 ''As three aldermen and the mayor have refused to pass an ordinance prohibiting the sale of goods on Sunday, hereby an- pounce that I desire to sell. rent or trade my interest in the soda fount, cigars, ice cream, and in fact everything wherein the sale of which Is a violation of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
TUSCALOOSA FATHERS DISCUSS SANITATION Teachers of Tuscaloosa County
 Meet
DISPENSARY IS WANTED
Cant. A. F. Prince Appointed Jury Com missioner By Governor O'Neal-D. A. R.'s Hold Annual Meeting.
 "Merry Maidens" Meet

Tuscaloosa, January 21.-(SpecaL)-At 8 meeting of the city council last night i'm portant changes were made in methods of city affairs. Public health was fully and practically discussed, and a sanitation committee created. A franchise commit tee was appointed, consisting of the fol- lowing gentlemen: J. E. Rodes, Charles Crabtree, D. B. Robertson. All requests for franchises and similar privileges must pass through this committee. Dr. George H. Row called attention to the value of the medical examination of school chtl- dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

Sabbath. If parties desire I will sell my interest in drugs also, and give the best trade that they ever found anywhere. It is true the profits. on Sunday are from $o to SS more than any other day, and that is the reason that those engaged in the business do not want to give 1t up. Mine must go, so bring on your trading ma terial whether it be money, houses or land. and I will give you a good bar gain. This will only appear twice. but 1t stands as long as I am in business
 Yours T. G. HUGHES"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
Gains 30 Pounds
 In 30 Days
Remarkable Result of the New Flesh. Builder Protone, In Many Cases of Rundown Men and
 Women.
Prove It Yourself by Sending Coupon Below for n Free soc Package.

By George, never saw anything like the effects of that new treatment, Protone. for the building up of weight and lost nerve force. It acted more like miracle than a medicine. said a well known gentleman yesterday in speaking of the revolution that had taken place in his condition. pe- gan to think that there was nothing on earth that could make me fat; tried tonics, digestives, heavy eating' diets, milk, beer and almost every thing else you could think of, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
Teachers Meet

The teachers of Tuscaloosa county are holding an important meeting in the courthouse today. The Teachers asso- citation was organized several weeks ago and the meeting today Is the occasion of a big rally for the purpose of advancing the educational interests of the county.
 J. M. Rogers, manager of the Foster Undertaking company, was painfully hurt in a runaway on Wednesday afternoon His horse became frightened. the reins broke and as the horse was backing MT Rogers jumped, striking heavily on the ground. He was badly bruised but no bones broken.
 Capt. A. F. Prince. one of the most highly respected and esteemed men in this city, today received from Governor O'Neal his commission as jury commits sioner of Tuscaloosa county. The ap7 pointment was a surprise to Captain Prince and he is receiving congratulations on every hand.
 Want Dispensary !. George A. Searcy of Tuscaloosa county and former member of the constitutional convention from that county is firmly convinced after two years of prohibition that the dispensary which Tuscaloosa once operated is a vast improvement over conditions as they now exist.
 The Merry Maidens" had a delight ful meeting Friday afternoon, Miss Mary Crawford Jones being the hostess. The prize, box of stationary. was won by Miss Annalee Fitts A salad course was served at the conclusion of an exciting game of bridge.
 The D. A. R.s held their annual meeting yesterday when Mrs. Robinson Crowned entertained the chapter. The following officers were elected to serve during the coming year: Regent, Mrs. Bryce; vice regent, Mrs. McClorvey; treasurer, Mrs. Rose Lewis; registrar. Mrs. Dawson; secretary, Miss Melissa Fryman.
 After the business came most en- tertainlng programme as follows:
 Piano duet Mrs H. B. Foster and Miss Lucille DeVere; paper. Mary Phil lipse," Mrs. B. F. Gles address. Alex ander Hamilton" Mrs. Losey; song. Mrs Dawson; piano solo, Mrs. Ben Ed dins. Delicious refreshments were served
 Miss Carrie Abercrombie has returned from Montgomery, where she attend ed the inauguration, being the guest of Mrs. IT. c. Gunnells.
 Mrs. J. J. Doster was called to Mont gomery by the illness of her broth CT, MT. Cowart.
 One of the most beautiful and brill liant social events of the season was the reception given by MT. and Mrs. Harry Neal Eddins at their new home Thursday evening.
 Mrs. G. Van Hood of Ocala, Fla, Is the guest If her daughter, Mrs. w. A. Collier. coming to welcome her sweet little granddaughter. Louise Hood Col Her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

Any Man or Woman Who Is Thin Can
 Recover Normal Weight by the
 Remarkable New Treat
 ment, ProtOne.
 without result. I had been thin for years, and began to think it was nat ural for me to be that way. Finally I read about the remarkable successes brought about by the use of Protone, so I decided to try 1t myself. Well, when I look at myself in the mirror now, I think 1t Is somebody else. l have put on just 30 pounds during the last month and never felt stronger or more .nervy' in my life.' I FREE PROTONE COUPON | It will cost you nothing to prove the remark | able effects of this treatment. The Proone 1 Company will send to anyone free Doc pack | axe of Protone If they will fill out this coupon and enclose 10c in stamps or silver to help cover 1 postage and packing and evidence Of good
 faith with full instructions to prove that fl 1 does the work. They will also send full instruc- 1 tions and their book on Why You Are Thin" | free of charge. giving facts which will probably | astonish you.
 1 If you want to put more flesh. fill out the following coupon today. Free soc packages can only be had by writing direct to Detroit.
 The Protone Co.,. s21o Protone Bldg, Detroit. Mich. Name ........................ ......--.....'... | Street 1 City ..................... State. ....,......
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

The teachers of Tuscaloosa county are holding an important meeting in the courthouse today. The Teachers asso- citation was organized several weeks ago and the meeting today Is the occasion of big rally for the purpose of advancing the educational interests of the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
GlOveS-GlOves.

Our department head wants Wig
orous clearing of the lots left from
the big holiday selling
20 per cent off PERKINS, real Kid
Gloves, black, opera and colors.
20 per cent off all silk lined
Mocha and Cape street gloves.
20 per cent off unlined Cape
gloves such as "Luken," "Impe-
rial, Fisk
20 per cent off 16 button Per
rims white and opera.
25 per cent off Reynier "Fanch-
on" suede, coloTs and black.
so per cant off 16-button French
glace, black only.
20 per cent off on all fabric
gloves, (Kayser's short silk ex-
cepted.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
nCkerchiefS.

Knitted States senator from Ohio at
a joint session of the general as
SenA5ly next Wednesday as a result
o. action taken yesterday at a joint
caucus of the democrats Pomerene
won the caucus nomination on the
first ballot, when he received 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

until then. His successor as lieu
tenant governor will be appointed
b. Governor Harmon. who last night
ciEcussed the subject with Hugh
Nichols OF Batavia. chairman Of the
democratic state executive commit
tes,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

otes, the exact aumber required.
Next Monday ne will be inaugural
ed as lieutenant governor OF Ohio.
Although his term in the senate be-
gins IL March he viii serve as lieu
tenant governor. in which capacity
he presides over the Ohio senate,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

der of her life Upon her death it is
to be divided among the II children
of the couple
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

Chamberlain Cough Remedy ~
not a common. every day cough mix
ture. II Is a meritorious remedy for
ali the troublesome and dangerous
complications resulting from cold IN
the head. throat, chest or lungs.
60 = all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
afternoon
yesterday

Judge B. S. Bell. The instrument
was drawn and dated July %. 1905,
and il directed that all the property.
both personal and real estate, be Civ
en- to the widow. Mrs. ROsauna Nsab,
10 be held b. her during the remain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
Our Wall Paper Man

wants 10 sell $4,000 rolls of 1911
Wall Paper in the next ten days.
He says he needs the money
so 20 per cent off all this beautiful
1871 wall paper. Nothing reserved.
Pictures Of all kinds at IS per
cent discount.
Picture mould Room mould
ing so per cent ings and plate
discount. Save shelf 80 1-3 per
onc-haif. cent off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
Has Two Offices.

Columbus. Ohio. Jan 7.-AtIee
Pomerene Of Canton viii be elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

TT is nothing else than nine day-nine---
L mark you-Carnva of Discounts Nine days in
which you buy your fill, from the largest,
merchandise in all this region at the lowest prices
all around when the discounts deducted,
known in the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
NAAB WILL is PR0BATED

Property TO BE Held by Widow Dur
ing Her Life.
The will of the late Christian
Nab Of this city was admitted TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

Electric Lamps.
Gas Lamps and
F a n cy Parlor
Lamps, at a dis
count of 80 1-3
per cent.
Dis continued
uattprnS of din
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

Cut this out
purchases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
Skirts, Waists,
Reap your harvest now

Cotton and linen shirt waists at
20, rs, 80 1-3 and so per cent dis
count.
Silk, net, Persian and fancT
waists. less 25 and 80 1-3 per cent.
Dressing sacques, sweater coats,
kimonas, house dresses, wrappers,
tennis gowns and all the muslin
underwear, less 20 per cent.
Children's coats of all kinds
less 80 1-3 and so per cent.
Everything not otherwise speci-
fed less 20 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

Choice China and Glass Are In This Sale

All open stock Dinner Ware OF HaViI
land make at a discount OF 20 per CEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

Black coats less 20 per cent.
Furs, neck furs, muffs, all choice
furs, including American Mink,
etc. at IS per cent and 80 1-3 per
cent.
Fur coats. long and short, at 25
per cent and 80 1-3 per cent.
Skirts of all kinds less 20 per
cent.
Dresses in silk and wool, lie
choicest of make and styles, less
20 per cent, IS per cent and 80 1-3
per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

those $500 suits $3.50, the
$500 ones $500, etc.
COlored and fancy coats. less %
per cent, SO 1-3 per cent and 30
per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

WE make this sale nine days instead of
w sx-to give everyone from 100 miles around
a chance to more money than ever be-
fore in an equal space of time Just with the
story of the various departments, each Department
Head vyng outdo his her neighbor Department
Head in the matter of genuine bargains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07
These are 208 off

on all Solid
Gold Jewelry,
Brooches, Links,
Cuff Pins
Bracelets, Neck
laces, Rings.
etc, etc. All
Solid and Gold
All Solid Silver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

o Spring Styles
complish the object in vew.-Read each item.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-07

80 t-3 p.r cent
q scount on all
S5c and S1.00
lining satins in
all shades-36
inch widths
80 f-3 PER cent
discount.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-15

also Miss Candace Smith. Of Clemens,
visited over Sunday at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shoenhair. They
were formerly schoolmates OF Mrs.
Shoenhair at Cedar Falls.
c. Dixson spent Thanksgiving with
Rev. Albert Smith and family at Rock
well City Mrs. Smith is daughter Of
Mr.. Dixon.
Claude Eley. Of Gearing. visited over
Sunday with his grandparents. MFR. and
Mrs. J. b. Mccormack. He also visited
at the John Shoenhair home.
Mrs. w. J. Clemens Is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hamiel, daugh-
ter Bernia. and son Daniel. of Tama,
are visiting the formers uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Chapman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tucker and fam
lily visited Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
George Stewart.
Mrs. ]. B. Mccormack. who has been
quite Ill. Is improving some. Miss Amy
Holcomb. of Gearing, is caring for her
during her sickness.
The ladies of the Christian church
realized from their bazaar and oyster
supper the sum of ,$125.31.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bryant, who have
been visiting the formers parents in
O'Brien county, returned home Satur-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-15
L.ma,,,. lten,..

John Mills, Of Jewell. came Friday
for an over-Sunday visit. Saturday he
visited in Marshalltown at the hospital
with his brother. G. T. Willis.
Miss Elsie Mccormack, who has Wis
tied here for week, returned to her
home in Jewel Tuesday.
Mrs. Maggie Taylor, Of Ames, was
here recently for q visit with her
mother, Mrs. Rachel Moore, and sis
ters, Mrs. Ralph Ankrum and Mrs John
Bishop, ana brother. Alfred Moore.
NJ. Ieeac Ronawftz, of Wayne. Neb..
formerly Of this neighborhood. is here
visiting old acquaintances.
Mrs. Myron Woodland entertained
several Of her friends at dinner We'd
nesday. Those from out OF the village
were Mr. and Mrs Samuel Wicker
sham. OF Marshalltown: Mrs. !. D..
Kaufman. and Mrs A. West, Of State
Center.
Miss Minnie Bohnsack. OF State Cen
ter. 10 here for few days visit at the
Thomas Benson home.
Mrs. Myson Woodland, Mrs. Jane
Parsons, and Mrs. G. F. Wills were
Marshalltown visitors Thursday.
The recent rain caused the farmers
to stop their work OK sA-sadins corn
fodder for few days. The work 10
.proGf6GsinE again now. &
2 Mr. IS. w. Myers shipped two car.
loads: OF cattle to Chicago last Tues
day. He went in with them to the city
clssnens News.
Hiss Julia EgSand. Of Roland, who
Is teaching In the Gearing high school.