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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Announcements

The Bessemer chapter No 11O, R. A. M, will hold a regular meeting Tuesday night and banquet will be given to celebrate the costerring of the Royal Arch degree of Masonry upon w. E.. Pegram and J. H. Bush. This is the high est honor that this chapter can bestow upon any of it's members.
 A rehearsal is called Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church of the "old Maids Convention"
 number of young men of the dancing set have arranged a subscription dance to be given Tuesday evening at the Grand hotel
 The Pastors Helpers will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Maud Buck on Arlington avenue.
 The Altar guild of Trinity church will meet at the rectory Tuesday afternoon.
 The directors of the library will hold their monthly meeting at the public lib rary Tuesday afternoon.
 Bessemer lodge No. 1O9 I. o. O. F., will meet Tuesday night.
 The Baptist Young Peoples Union will meet Tuesday night at the church and the following programme has been pre- pared:
 Subject, How to Live Right
 Ten-minute talk, T. J. Reynolds.
 Ten-minute talk Miss Mamie Downing. Paper, Miss Annie V. Thornton. General discussion and exchange of ideas by those present.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Presby- terian church held the most important meeting of the year in the church par lors this afternoon. The treasurers re- port shows that $40 had been made by the ladies from various entertainments and sales. The expenditures include $400 paid on the new pipe organ, s15 for gas range for the church kitchen and S250 is credited to them at the bank besides on two sep arate occasions money was forwarded to the Presbyterian orphans home towards the up-keep of a boy there. The annual election of officers resulted in the re- election of the former officials, who are: President Mrs. George H. Stevenson; first vice president. Mrs. J. B. Morton second vice president, Mrs. T. D. Lewis; secre- tary. Mrs. Bert Lytle, and treasurer, Mrs. I. F. Swallow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Building Permits

The following building permits were granted in this city during the month or April: cs R Edwards, frame dwelling at Ninth avenue and Twenty-sixth street, $7o0 w. L, Coston, brick store at Fifth ave nue and Nineteenth street, s35O0. | Joe Martino addition to store at Eleventh avenue and Nineteenth street. s10o
 Tony Antonio, addition to store at Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street. S2oo.
 w s. Anderson, negro fraternal hall on Twenty-fourth street between Eleventh | and Twelfth avenues. S400.
 The only permit granted so far this month is: Texas Oil company, oil station and tank S300O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Items Around Town

The fire department was called yes- terday afternoon about o'clock to the store of Joe Martiuo to extinguish the blaze caused by a box of trash burn : ing. The box was ignited from spark or live coal from nearby store. Vol umes of smoke and a scorched ceiling constituted the only damage done.
 Rev. R. A. Thompson of this city began a week of revivalist's services at the Reeder's church yesterday morning Pre- siding Elder Frank W. Brandon will as- sist by conducting the evening services and Rev. Thompson will officiate at the morning worship.
 Prof. c. R. Kuchiniski and the boys of the Bessemer High school left this after noon for Blountsville to play the Ninth District Agricultural school three games of baseball. One will be played Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
T0LAY PLANS FOR
 FOURTH REGIMENT

Montgomery, May s.-(Special. )--Plans will be discussed in this city on next Wednesday between officers and members of the Alabama National Guard. Several companies of this regiment have already been organized, and 1t is understood that the new military organizations will conn pare favorably with any in the state.
 One of the officers of the Alabama Na- tional Guard, who has been largely inter- ested in the formation of the Fourth reg ment is Col. E. H. Graves of Eufaui-
 who will be present at the meeting on Wednesday and offer various suggestions in reference to the plans of organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Opens Weeks Engagement

The C. w. Parks Amusement com pany will open a weeks engagement here tonight with the presentation of the drama, For Home and Honor
 This company Is composed of IS high grade actors and will produce different plays every night and matinee per formance on Friday and Saturday aft . ernoons.
 Some of the dramas, of their list are: Faust" Beyond Pardon" "St Elmo The Hand of Man. and Tempest and Sunshine" The definite dates have not been assigned as yet but will prob ably be made to suit the demand of the public.
 Complete stage property, scenic eff fleets and numerous drop curtains are carried and the performances are given in tent at the corner of Second ave- nue and Nineteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Name For Ball Team

The baseball team of the Bessemer Athletic club, which is member of the City league, will present a season ticket to all the City league games to the young lady suggesting the most suitable nick name for the Bessemer team. This action was suggested tonight by Manager E. c. Hines and readily acquiesced in by the members of the club. The contest is open to all young ladies, also those not so young. The time the contest closes will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
At It Again

Kingston, Jamaica, May s.---According to today's papers, another revolution di- rected at the administration of Presi- dent Simon of Hayti is brewing here among Haitien exiles. If 1t succeeds General Cinnatus Leconte. who took part in the recent rebellion. will be pro- claimed president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

afternoon and two on Wednesday after noon. The crowd consists of Ed Brannon, Robert Simpson. Charlie Cargile, Ray Randall, Paul Ragsdale, Harry Newber- ger. Roy Skews, T. Waters, w. Waters and Duff Lewis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Highland Club Wins

Highland Athletic club won it's first game of this season by defeating the Lakeview Stars in a close game, score 6 to 4. The feature of the game was the steady fielding of the Highland Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
MARION HEARS
 ANNUAL ORATORY
Commencement Season Opens With Sermon By Rev. Joseph
 Dunglinson

Marion, May 8.-(Special )-Sunday was the first day of the commencement season. At the Presbyterian church the Rev. Jo- seph Dunglinson of Selma delivered the baccalaureate address at Il o'clock. At night the Rev. F. B. Robinson of Marion Junction delivered the annual address al the same church in behalf of the Young Women's Christian association. The church was filled at both hours and the sermon, as well as the address, were scholarly prepared and delivered with elo- quence.
 This morning the art department gave the usual levee, at which numerous speo- imens were exhibited showing the work of students during the year. This de- partment of seminary work of other years. under the supervision of Miss Jones, gave to the school a valuable asset. And in the year that is now closing there is much to show that the class has tried to Keep the honors won in other days.
 This evening the address to the Phi Meiu Literary society was being delivered by the Rev J. N. Frazer.
 The recent cordiality extended Union- town by Marion has already shown a marked degree of friendliness between the two towns, Sunday our town was filled with visitors from the Canebrake citV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
REPORTS MADE ID BRIGHTON SOLONS Active Day in the Bessemer
 Courts ITEMS ABOUT TOWN Parks Amusement Company Opens Weeks Engagement - Many Make Sunday Motor Trip
 to Springville
ITEMS ABOUT TOWN

Bessemer May S.-(special.) 1.-The Brign- ton city council met in adjourned session last Saturday night at the city hall Wlth Mayor scudder presiding and City ClerK Mclaughlin keeping official record. The minutes of the last meeting of Friday AnriI 21. were read and approved and Skinner. Edmundson and Duffy responded to roll call
 A motion was passed granting the re- quest of John Salvage. an Italian mer- chant conducting a general merchanolse store on the corner of Main and Harrner streets. that he be allowed to sell frult on Sunday by taking out the necessary fruit stand license. It was also decided that A cloth screen would be sufficient safeguard for the general merchandise against the files.
 The grading, which has recently ceen done on Main street, was reported satis- factory by the street and, light commit tee and the payment of all bills referred to the finance committee.
 The next motion carried was to the et- feet that the road money should be paid on notes now in the Bessemer Natlonal hank and the amount Is about $500.
 The city clerks report was as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

W. L. MLAUGHL1N, City Clerk The council adjourned to convene FIT day, May 1e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

TODAY AGAIN WE WILL MAKE GOOD Fancy Ribbons up to LOO for 29c Silk Scarfs up to 7.5O for 1.98 Oxfords and Pumps $50 ard 400 for 100 Kayser's 100 Cha11oisette G1oues for soc Handkerchief Squares 1Oc to soc for SC Boys Poros Knit soc UnderlUear for 25c 200 Fancy Paraso1s-Soisette for 100 500 Ginghan1 Dresses for 3.95 7.5O Oak La,On S1Oi1gs for 5.25 Wor1en's 1.25 Sailor Hats for soc 16.5O Tapestry Brussels Rugs for 1O.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

Bring in Your Medallion Cards
 Monday, May the 18th we are going to close our MEDALLION DEPART- MENT. Customers holding unfinished cards will bring in their cards SO as to benefit on this free offer before the department is closed.
 (Millinery Department, 2nd floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
L0VGmdfl iji i(;iiIl an Joseph jiS;il SLo1cb "Mutuality and Make Good' The Spirit of Our 24th Anniversary Sale

antbng waad mago uwts sincere ggdur he d of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
d. W. ADAMS. CITY Clerk
A CHARMING WOMAN

is one who is lovely in face form.
mind and temper But its hard for a
woman to be charming withouI health.
A weak sickly woman will be aervous
and irritable Constipation and kid
ney poisons show in pimples, blotches.
skin eruptions and a wretched complex
ion. But Electric Bitters ALWAYS prove
a godsend 10 women who want health.
beauty and friends. They regulate
Stomach, Liver ard Kidneys, purify
the blood; give strong nerves bright
eyes pure breath smooth velvatv skin,
lovely comule&iCu and perfect health.
Try them SOC at Rhoades' Drug Store
and Wheaton & son
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
NOTICE

To owners. occupiers or uossessors of
lands or any person or persons. firm or
corporation having charge Of any lands
in this State: Notice is hereby given
that all noxious weeds growing on anv
lands in he Township of Arcadia
County of Gratiot State of Michigan
or within the limits OF any highway
passing 10y or through such lands must
he cut down and DESTROYED o. or be
fore the first day Of July 1911 Failure
to comply with this notice on or be-
fore the date mentioned, or within ten
days thereafter shall make the parties
so failing Liable for the cost of cutting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01

The preacher At both the morning
and evening services of the Presbyter-
ian Church, SUNDAY June Attn will he
Rev Thomas S Anderson pastor Of the
First PRESBYTERIAN church OF Bav CITY
This is the first opportunity that we
of Alma have had to hear Nj Ander-
son His coming is made possi le by
the exchange of puluits between him
ana Mr. Grain A general invitation i
extended 70 all who wish to hear MIR
Anderson at either service.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
CATARRH VANISHEs
Relief In Two Minutes with WOlderful MOuey
Back Cure

Go to Charles Rhoades today, tell
him you want Hyomei outfit tpro-
nounce it High-o-me).
Open the box. and inside YOU will find
"a bot. lie of HYOMEI and nard rubber
inhaler
Inside this inhaler which opens at
both ends you will find some antisep-
tic gauze
the inhaler and saturate the gauze
Then with both ends of the inhaler
omen breathe HYOMEI and the des-
truction of pernicious catarrh germs
begin at once.
You can breathe HYOMEI through
either the nose or mouth. Read the
directions
Hyomei is made FROM Australian Eu
calvutu% and mixed with other import
ant antiseptics and the greatest most
sensible and pleasant treatment for
catarrh ever known.
Just breathe it no stomach dosing
no sprays or douches this great anisep-
tic air sOothes the mucous membrane
and kills all germs.
Complete outfit S1.OO Extra hottie
if afterward needed only 5Oc Money
hack from Charles Rhoades or leading
druggists everywhere If it doesn't cure
catarrh coughs colds croup and sore
throat
To break up cold in head or chest in
few minutes pour teaspoonful OF
Hvomei into howl of boiling water
cover head and bowl with towel and
breathe the yauur
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01

Geo. HOLIDAY. Use of Horse. Ills
On motion OF Aid Pulfrey, support
ed hy Aid Knight the Council ad-
journed
j. NJ. MONTIGHI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
CONFIRMATION SERVICE

Wednesday of this week thirty child
rem and five adults were confirmed at
st MAYS church in this CITY. The
confirmation service was in charge of
Bishop Richter OF Grand Rapids
Among those present from out of the
city were Father Bro,e or of Merrill.
Father Williams of Hemlock Father
McAllister of Hemlock and Father Sew
mour of Grand Rapids
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
A DREADFUL WOUND

from knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail,
frewoKs. or of any other nature. de-
mands prompt treatment with Buck
lens ArniCa Salve to prevent blood
poison or gangrene. Its the quickest
surest healer for all such wounds as
also for Burns, Boils, Sores. Skin Erup-
tions, Eczma, Chapped Hands, Corns.
or Piles, % at Rhoades Drug Store
aud Wheaton & Son.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
ADVERTISED LETTERS
Alma Michigan Nav 10Th 1911

Alma Michigan Nav both 1911
Advertised list for the week ending
5-21-l1
Mr. and Mrs John Brandt
Miss Arleen Carmichael
Mrs Matilda Colleen
Mr.. and Mrs Robt McGee.
The above if not called for will be
sent to the Dead Letter office. June
18th 1911
Charles + Brown. VI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRST CHURCH or CHRIST. SCIENTIST
Services every Sunday at I0:30 a, m
in the Knights Of Pythias hail Wednes.
day evening services at $50. Reading
room open Saturday afternoon from two
to four o'clock same place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Alma, Mich. May %. 1911.

Regular meeting of the common coun-
Gil of the city of Alma, In Council
ROOMS. on the above date. the council
was called to order bv the Mayor, Hon
j. NJ. Montigel.
Present-Alds Demuth, Pulfrey, Ban
sill. Fullerton and Fraker There be
ing a quorum present the Council was
declared TO be in session. The Journal
of the preceding session was read anu
proved.
On motion of Aid Pulfrev. support
ed by Aid. Frsker, that the report of
the water commissioner relative TO
water being used on Flat Rate was re
ceived and placed on file Motion car
ried.
On motioa of Aid Demuth, sup
ported bv Aid Fullerton. that if
necessary to repair water pipe on State
St. That the same be done with
wood pipe which vote was as follows:
Yeas-Ald. Fuller. Demuth. knight,
Pulfrev. Bansill. Fullerton and Fraker.
Navs--None
On motion of Aid Pulfrev supported
by Aid Fuller. that the repcrt of the
City Attorney relative to Ray Fuller
sewer be acceptd and placed en- file.
Motion carried.
On motion of Ala Bausill support
ed by Aid. Fuller. that the clerk be in
structed to purchase an Indiana Lever
Road Drag ana Blade for Road Grad
er. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid Pultrey support
ed by Aid Knight that the request TO
extend sewer on Prospect Ave. TO the
NJ. E. Church be referred to the com
mittee en- sewers Motion carried.
On motion of AID Pulfrey, supported
by Aid. Knight that the committee ON
fire see about buying a horse for the
Fire Department Motion carried
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey, support
d by AID Demuth. that the bills Of +.
O. Grover, A. " Brock and Alma
journal he referred to the committee
on claims. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid Pulfrey, supported
by Aid. knight. that the following
claims be allowed at footing and the
clerk he instructed to issue orders for
the same
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
WORK WILL SOM START

after you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, and You'll quickly enjov their
fine results Constipation and indi-
gestion vanish and fine appetite re-
turns. They regulate stomach. liver
aud bowels and impart new strength
and energy TO the whole system. Try
them. ONLY 2jc at Rhoades Drug
Store and Wheaton & Son.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
NJ. E. CHuRCH

Morning service at 1000; Sunday
School at 1880; Epworth League and
Glass meeting at 600 p. m. Evening
service at 200. Mid-week service at
7:3o Thursday evening in lecture room
of church
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01

the same and an additional lew of ten
per cent of such cost to bs levied and
collected against the property in the
same manner as other taxes are levied
and collected Dated this Doth dav of
Nav 1911
Er Newcomer Comm ssioner
of HIGHWAYS of Said Township
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01
EREE METHODIST nHrRcI

MI II'-I'I'I VT INN-II
Regular services of worship at lO:45
a. IN. and 7:3o p. III. Sundays Sunday
school $3.50 m Midveek prayermeet-
ing Wednesday evening at 100 Church
on corner of w. Center and Cedar street.
G. w Kiffer. Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-01

FOR SALE-Good new milch COW.
Enquire of + f Ferris, Elwel. Mich.
Union telephone line l61.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-09

kid shoe that has to be "shined" In
order to present decent appearance.
In most OF our larger cities men Of
business and social affairs have prac-
tically abandoned that; they wear tan
shoes until six o'clock In the evening,
and then put on the patent feathers
If they are going out; otherwise they
don comfortable slippers or outlets"
Laced tan shoes, medium weight for
early fall and heavier weight for later,
stormy days, are now on exhibition.
Shoe dealers tell me that they expect
to sell them all winter long, and have
four or five new lines on hand.
The patent leather shoe for dress
or semi-dress this fall will have FIVE
buttons, fat and black. The shapes
of all shoes are what the dealers des-
ignate as conservative" and show the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-09
TUCUMCARI ELKS
TO DEDICATE HOME
Ceremonies to Be Held Mon
day Night, Followed
bv a Ball,

gTucumcari, N. NJ, Sept 9.-The for
NAL dedication of the Elks' home in
this city will take place Monday night
The public is invited. The following
night a ball will be given to the mem
bers and their families only The fur
nishing of the entire building is COM
pleted and it is ready for occupancy
Ethel Fisher, 81 years old. was given
a preliminary hearing Friday on a
charge of burglarizing the home Of T.
A Muirhead last March s, and waving
the trial was bound, over to the grand
jury, which convenes in October 1t is
charged that the girl took. several
dresses and other apparel from the
house, where she was employed The
girl claims she found the goods.
A team of horses ATTACHED to the
milk delivery wagon of the Berry dairy
ran away down East Main street yes
terday, precipitating a panic among
those on the street. No one was hurt
the horses being recovered later un-
injured.
The announcements as candidates for
various offices will be made today by
40 officeseekers in Tucumcari The
two newspapers are carrying the no.
tees. This averages four to the office,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-09
ASK TREASURER
FOR ACCOUNTING
Commissioners of Lincoln
County Ask Treasurer
About Interest

Carrizozc N. NJ. Sept s.-At a spe-
cial meeting of the board Of county
commissioners resolution was passed
by the board demanding that Dr. 7. w.
Watson, treasurer and exofficio collec-
tor of Lincoln county, make an &C
counting for interest, amounting to
between $4,000 and $1,000, which has ac-
crued on public funds held by him as
treasurer and exofffcSo collector OF
Lincoln county.
You are hereby notified and required
to forthwith file with the clerk full,
complete and accurate statement of the
interest received by you on the public
funds held by you as treasurer and ex-
pfficio collector. of Lincoln county,
New Mexico, and to account for and to
deposit all said sumes SO received by
you as interest on the public funds and
deposit the same in q designated de-
pository as required by law"
The only interest taken in anything.
here at present is in politics and the
number of candidates that have shown
up so far is about equal to the number
of voters in the county.
A Republican county convention at
Captain, called by county chairman II.
B. Hamilton. set September 20 as
late for. convention at Captain to
slect delegates for the state convention
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-09

mems shoes: popular one Is made
Of horse hide, with double soles and
Goodyear welt. For "tramping" and
general country wear shoe that will
undoubtedly meet with high favor this
fall is Of heavy Russian calf, with
scafe sole and heel. This shoe has a
layer Of rubber between the insole and
outsole, and is declared to be abso-
lutely waterproof.
A handy novelty in footwear (and
that is not intended for a pun) Is In
travel slippers, made Of kid, so soft
and pliable that they may be slipped
into the hip pocket; small cases are
also furnished for them; they come In
black, tan and oxblood, and are worn
mostly during long automobile jour-
neys, but are also in favor for Pull
man car and steamboat travel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-09
BIZ oRvnLE g. VICTOR

effect Of the English last The toes
are narrower and thinner than last
season, while the high military heel
has been replaced with one fatter and
not more than IN inch high. For for
NAL evening wear kid or cloth tops,
and plain toes, are demanded by the
fall fashions. Vici kids run from me-
dunn to broad.
Pumps, to accompany full dress, are
in patent leather, with heavier soles
than those In vogue last season. With
dinner clothes, however, dull pumps
are coming into favor. For afternoon
functions dull leather shoes with col
ored tops are both popular and proper.
This pertains more to black leather
than to the tans.
Great variety is shown In sports