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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
MUCH BUILDING IN ALABAMA TOWNS Hospital and Warehouse for Bessemer-PhOne Build
 ing At Ensley

Columbus. Ga, November 29.-(Special) ) weekly issue:
 "The coming to the great southeast of still more money for the development of waterpower that will be transformed into electrical energy for the operation of man. ufacturing plants is feature of the in- dustrial news for the week.
 This most recent investment of the kind is at Augusta, Ga, where New York capitalists have purchased waterpower and development rights in the Savannah river and will establish an extensive plant. An additional 12.o0O horsepower. of electrical energy will be supplied to Au- gusta.
 As is the case with other investments of the character, there must be manufac- turing plants that will use the power gen erated in order to make the outlay of money profitable, and thus these new de- velopment enterprises become effective trial establishments.
 "A power plant at Macon, Ga, will be enlarged.
 "A company has been organized with capital stock of 800 600 to build railroad between Milltown and Blakely in South Georgia. At Mobile, Ala, a company in which much Ohio capital is interested is planning for the building of bridges be- tween islands. as the beginning of mpor- tant development. A company has been organized at Atlanta, Ga, with capital stock of s100,OO0 to establish oil mills and fertilizer factories. At Waycross, Ga, a first order has been given for material to be used in the construction of a city and nterurban electric railway system.
 Twelve residences to cost an avera ge of $50O0 each and 40 bungalows that will cost approximately 5000 each, making q total investment of s140,0OO, will be erected at Atlanta, Ga.. by one man. At Albany Ga new building company is to begin extensive residence construction by erect ing 16 that will cost 5000 to 5000 each Other construction work to be done, as reported this week, is:
 Hospital, Bessemer Ala: library build ngs Macon and Sandersvile. Ga.; school buildings, Sandersvllle and Armuchee Ga; warehouse, Fort Valley, Ga, and Bessemer. Ala; apartment house, Atlan- ta, Ga. McDonough, Ga, will vote upon issuance of s3S,OO0 of bonds for construct have been accepted practically for com bined auditorium. theatre and office build- ing to be erected at Waycross, Ga.
 "Nearly s500,0o0 was the aggregate min imum capital stock of ten new corpora tions during the week. Three banks were granted charters and two more asked in- corporation" T"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
WILL REORGANIZE
 BOYS CORN CLUB

Anniston, November 2o.-(SpeciaD.-A meeting for the purpose of recognizing the Calhoun county boys corn club will be held in the courthouse here Saturday afternoon. Professor l.. N. Duncan, spe- clal agent in charge of boys corn clubs in Alabama, is expected to be present at the meeting, as well as number of other experts and demonstrators, including J.. Roland Turner, field agent of the Soutn- ern railway, and H. T. Persons, county superintendent of education. The boys corn club of this county took first prize at the last state fair in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
AUBURN STUDENTS
 HEAR MISSIONARY
Mrs. Hounshell Talks Spiritually of the Regeneration of the Old
 Country

Auburn, November 20.-(SpeciaD.-Au- burn students learned much about the trouble in China, it's causes and it's signif- icance from first hand this morning when H. c. IIounshell of the Young Men s Christian association Student Volunteer movement, and a former missionary to China, addressed them at a chapel eX- ercise For more than half an hour MT. Hounshell talked spiritedly of the regeneration of the old country.
 Rev H. NJ. Edmonds of the First Pres bterian church of Montgomery, has con- ducted a series of sermons at the Pres byterian church of Auburn. The services have been extraordinarily well attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30

house. His clean. simple life, lived day by day among those people has been a long sermon, for it was the same old gospel that had it's beginning in the Ju- dean hills, and was perfected when the sun grew dark with mystery that unfor- gotten day on calvary. Coming to annual conference is the one thing to which every preacher looks forward, take that away and the rainbow vanishes, it means so much to him--this elbowing with big spirits, getting in full touch with kindred souls living one whole week with no everyday cares, whole week of glorious inspiration and blazing enthusiasm.
 The poor circuit rider carries it in his heart by day and through his dreams by night It means so much to him., a new baptism, a new commission, the pledge anew of consecrated life-this coming to annual conference. And yet, this poor mission preacher, one of Gods private soldiers in the rear ranks, who has denied himself every luxury, prac- ticed the most rigid economy and kept a watchful eye on the wolf prowling at his very door sill, writes a manly letter to his presiding elder and makes the state ment that he cannot come to annual conference at Florence this year because he hasn't enough money to make the trip! Let us close the page of Car lyle's Hero Worship and read the lines written nearer home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 INSPECT CRAFT

New Orleans, November 29.-Thirty thousand school children and 1900 pub lie school teachers yesterday visited the replica of ths steamboat New Orleans, now lying in the harbor near the foot of Canal street. The distinguished vis- it0rs who madc the voyage down the Mississippi river from Pittsburg were taken for a cruise on Lake Pontchar- train and Bayou St. John. Members of the Louisiana Historical society will he guests of the visitors on a trip down the river later.
 Instead of taking the New orleans l back to Pittsburg, it is now said she may be disposed of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
BAKER TO ADDRESS
 ELKS AT OPELIKA
Annual Lodge of Sorrow on Sunday. Thanksgiving Will Be
 Observed

Opelika, November 29.-(SpeciaD.-D C. Ross Baker, pastor of the First Baptist church. will deliver the annual memorial address to the Opelika Lodge, No. BIO Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, next Sunday morning at the Il a. m. service at the Baptist church. The l1lks will have the ritualistic ceremony at the Elks Home and then march in body to the church. Next Sunday evening pr. Baker goes to Montgomery to deliver the me- morial address to the Montgomery lodge of Elks.
 Opelika will observe TEanksging Day, Thursday, November 30, with services at the First Methodist church at II a. m. with sermon by Dr. w. P. Hurt. This will be a union service of the two Meth odist churches of the city, the offerings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
TO PROTECT CROPS
 FROM BOIL WEEVIL
Liberally Signed Petition Being Cir culated Asking Certain Birds
 Be Spared

Meridian, Miss, November 29.-tSpecial.) ) For the protection of crops against the ravages of the boil weevil petitions, quite literally signed, have been presented to the Clarke county board of supervisors asking that they pass an order prohibit cept owls. hawks, English sparrows and crows Petitions protesting against the passage of such bill have also been cir culated and freely signed.
 A union mass meeting of the people of this city will be held Sunday afternoon. December 3, at which, time they will be addressed by Dr. A. s. Orne, the noted gospel messenger and travelling evangel- ist Dr. Orne will deliver his famous lec- utre '.The Cause and Cure of Crime"
 A suit involving a large amount of money and some of the most valuable pfnperty in the business district of the city of Meridian is now being heard in the cllancery court. The case is that of Mrs. Sarah Meyer, who has filed a bill of ex- captions to the final account of Joe and Sam Meyer, as executors of the will of the late Jacob Meyer.
 About 100 football enthusiasts from this city will attend the great annual game to be played at Jackson Thanksgiving Day between the University and the As
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30

ricultural and Mechanical college teams | This game is quite an event in the an- nual catalog of athletic events in Missis- sippi, and is attended by enthusiasts | from all parts of the state. Everything Is in readiness for the open
 ing of the third annual show of the East Mississippi Poultry association, to be held in this city city next week. This will be one of the biggest poultry shows held in the south.
 Ground was broken today for the new Stonewall club house, to be built in this city by the members of that club, which is one of the strongest in Meridian and is composed of some of the most promi- nent business and professional men. The new building and equipment will cost ap- proXimately $25,000.
 The most notable event of the season in Jewish circles of this and other cities was the suspicious opening ball at the New Standard club house Thanksgiving eve. A large number of prominent Jews from New Orleans. Mobile and Vicksburg were in attendance. Several debutantes graced the occasion. The new club house. which is just completed, is the most ele- gant in the state. The decorations were very elaborate.
 The work of building a S70,000 addition to the federal building, this city, is fast nearing completion. The finishing touches are now being put on by the contractors. after having been engaged in the work for more than one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
Hains Gets Divorce

New York, November 29-A final decree of divorce was granted today to Capt P. C. Hans, slayer of William F. Annis. Captain Hains brought action several months ago in which Annis was named as correspondent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30

to go to the Orphanage at Selma. At the same hour service will be held ar
 the Baptist church, the sermon to be preached by Dr. W. D. Burkhead, pas
 tor of the First Presbyterian church.
 the offerings to go to the poor of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30

s23.25 WASHINGTON, ID. c. s2s.25 AND RETURN. TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER TO 6, LIMITED TO DE- CENBER ID. USE BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL" OR T. s. FAST MAIL. STEEL CARS, ELECTRICALLY LIGHTED. DINING CAR SERVICE.
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
Meeting Textile Workers

Atlanta, November 29-The semi-an- nual meeting of the southern Textile association, composed of superintendents and heads of cotton mills will be held here next Saturday. Many mill men from the south and New England textile cen ters will speak,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
INSPECTS HIGHWAY
 IN BIBB COUNTY
Road Between Centreville ad BloctOn Found To Be in Good Shape
 By Boyd

Centreville. November 29.-(Special)-B. P. Boyd of the state highway department of Montgomery, has inspected the nigh way between Centreville and Blocton, now in course of constructionqby the court. oi county commissioners of Blob county.
 The commissioners court has donated the 5000 required by law to receive sim liar amount from the state, and on De- cember l an official of the state highway department will take charge of the con- struction of a model road leading from this place.
 At the present time the county convicts of Bibb county are employed on the pub lie roads of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
FLAMES DESTROY
 MILL IN PULLMAN Trimble & Daniels Plant
 Reduced To Ashes
DESIRE LOWER RATES
Cullman Will Appeal To Alabama Railroad Commission for Relief. We'll Founded Rumor Has Ii
 Sufferer Is Postmaster

Cullman. November 29.-(special)-
 The large combined sawmill, grist mill
 flour mill. gin and blaming plant, be- longing to Trimble & Daniel at Trim ble short distance from Cullman, was burned to the ground last night.
 The fire is believed to have been orig mated from bale of cotton which was said to have caught on fire several days
 ago, but was supposed to have been eXtinguished.
 The owners carried 5000 insurance, but the loss, which is entire, will reach probably s6O0O. A lot of cotton was
 also destroyed In the flames A special meeting of the Commercial club has been called and will be held tonight in the club rooms in the Buch- mann building. This meeting has been pursuant to letter received from ;. I. Kennedy secretary of the Alabama
 railroad commission, urging the. Com mercial club to send a representative l to the meeting of that commission to
 be held in Birmingham on Friday, De- cember 1, at which time the matter of l alleged discriminations in freight rates | by the Louisville and Nashville rail- l road against certain towns and cities ! along it lines, of which Cullman is one
 of the most prominent, will be taken | up and considered.
 l It has been rumored on the streets
 of this city that the appointment of a postmaster has been made, and that the successful applicant is John F.. Sufferer, who has for the past several 1 years been the chairman of the repup- l lican executive committee of this county.
 l The rumor is said to be based on 1 good grounds and the report is said to be authentic as MT. Sufferer is said | to have received the indorsement of
 both MT. Barker and MT. Long for the place, and that the name of MT. Slut terer will be sent to the Senate for con- | ifrmation during the coming session 1 is said to be certainty.
 Just when the appointment is to take effect is not known at this time, but it is presumed that the new post master will take over the office just as soon as his confirmation by the United States Senate is made, provid ing the rumor concerning his appoint ment be true.
 The postoffice in Cullman has for the past few years come to be a posi- tion much to be desired. carrying with it a salary of about s2200 per annum with allowances for all help. The other applicants were George w. Hanlin, Will liam A. Heck, R. B. Thompson and M. F. Parker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30

Practically all of the cotton in this county has been picked and most of it ginned. The farmers are considerably discouraged at the low price of cotton, but most of them have corn enough to do them another year and many will kill enough meat for home consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30

The jury term of the county court of this county for the Blocton division will convene at Blocton on Monday next The docket is a large once and court will no doubt be in session several days.
 street fair is being held here this week and the children of the community are happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30

Prof. J. R. Alexander, principal of the grammar school at this place, has organ ized Q county boys corn club.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22

of these progressive times could
have such a thought, to say nothing
of giving expression to it, is past
comprehension. Such proposition
would quickly be reported with the
condemnation such sold fogY no.
tlons" so richly deserve. Let the
youth of our schools play ball with
a real "hard" blse ball. 1t is now
part of their ormal training
Let's welcome all the modern pro
gressive and up.to date athletic
games that go so far to develop the
body, the mind and IL e sounding
out the perfect man, sharpening his
wits, increasing his thinking power
and affording him wholesome,
healthful exercise and leaving him
in much better physical condition
to take up his duties either in the
school room, field or office, when
the game is finished.
J. +. PURKINs,
Little Rock, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22

conclusion | want to thank my
many friends throughout Randolph
county for the interest that they
have taken IN this my present cam
paign, and will promise you now if
elected, will make you a record that
will shine as the Morning Star. And
in order to devote my whole, entire
time to my candidacy for Sheriff
and Collector | have resigned my
position as Under Sheriff and Col.
lector, copy of which will follow
this letter. Trusting that l may
have the pleasure of seeing you and
soliciting your support and influence
| will close by asking the support
and influence of every man, woman
and child in Randolph county.
Wishing you Merry XmaS and
a Happy New Year, | am as ever,
Your true friend,
w. II. PERRIN.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22

for Christmas. Deloyce and Jewel
wants a tricycle. and a little negro
doll and little pistol and lots of
of candy, nuts, oranges and bananass
Loran wants some frecrackers,
roman candles, a suit Of clothes,
tie, a money bank, lots of candy
and nuts. Willie wants little set
of dishes, a little stove, some pot
vessels, a little trunk, lots of candy,
nuts, oranges and apples. From
Willie, Loran, Deloyce, Robin
and Jewel Jones.
Reyno, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
| am little boy not very big
but would love a few toys if you
have them to spare. | want little
teddy bear and little red wagon,
some candy, oranges and apples
| live in Chaffee, Mo-, on Cook
Avenue, third block from Main St.
| will be good and wait for Santa.
Aura Carter,
Chaffee, Mo.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22

a little boy 5 years old. | go to
school and am in the first grade.
Well old Santa l want a horn, gun,
sword, and tool box, with all kinds
of tools in it, billy goat, wagon,
tricycle., candy, nuts, oranges and
apples. Good by
From your friend,
Bill Brooks,
Sharum, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22
Dec. IL, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:

DCO' lpA L.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please don't forget me. | have
wanted for you ali the summer and
fall. Now first ask you to bring
a doll with a bonnet, dress, shoes
and a shawl. Bring me a stove,
chair, table, safe, dishes if you are
able. Bring me some oranges and
other fruit, candy and nuts throwed
in to boot. Now dear Santa bring,
what you have got. | would like
stanG, bedstead and cot. A para
sol would be just the thing and ais
a buggy for the doll you bring.
The reason wrote you as early as |
did so you wouldn't give the toys to
some other kid. Yours truly,
Rosy May Stephens,
Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
| will write you just a few lines
and ask you to please stop at our
house. | want a doll, a set of dish.
es, stove and a lot Of good things
to eat. And my little sister Lura
Lee wants doll, dol cradle, dog
and some apples and oranges.
Now please don't forget to bring
my baby sister a rubber rattler.
! am your little friend,
Naomi Hatley,
Maynard, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22

Dec. 9, 1911.
Dear Old Santa Claus:
Please bring me two dolls, set
of dishes and ring, candy, apples,
oranges and peanuts. l will divide
with my little brothers.
Your little friend,
Willie Lane,
Ravenden Springs, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22
Dec. 9, 1911.

Dec. 9, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am little boy s year, old. |
will tell you what want for Christ
mas. | want some candy, peanuts,
apples, oranges and a coconut and
fire crackers. live at Brls ow, and
am going to school.
Ira Tyler,
Manson, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22

Dear Santa:
| am little girl years old ap3l
| do hope yon won't forget to corBl
to see me at grandma's. / wa%poi,
you to bring me big boil, w8Bl
b hr1-H..- faBsfi asff kSi1A7,-l2. kGi7,s /.
dresser, a ruby ring, set of furs and
lots of fruit, nuts and candy.
Your little friend,
Eugenia Schoonover,
Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22
PURKINS' REPLY
TO DR.. WILSON
Editor Star Herald:

Editor Star Herald:
In recent Issue of your valued
paper l read with much interess an
article by contributor condemning
basball playing inparticular, and,
by Inference, all other games by
''young America" during crop.
growing season. 1t is an admitted
truth that even the rainy days may
be used to good advantage ON the
farm and the farmer boys might
ind profitable employment 3G5 days
In the year, but it is an old and true
axiom that "all work and no play
makes Jack dull boy" Therefore,
let's see if the one.half day spent by
an average of "thlrty.six able bOdi.
ed men" in each of the seventy five
counties of Arkansas on the baseball
grounds really amounts toS29, 600?
Usually the day, or part of the
day, taken by farmer boys for their
recreation is Saturday afternoon.
The work of the week has been
finished and these tired, over work
ed producers of the worlds agricul.
tRral products need the relaxation
they obtain through participation in
the simple amusement known to he
dwellers Of the rural districts, and
when theY spend the time in play
ing baseball, football or basket ball,
they are only following out the ex-
smPles set by the great colleges and
schools of their state and nation,
and which are not only sanctioned
by the faculties of these institutions
but are made prime part Of the
preparation of the young man for
perfect physical manhood and the
developing of quick mind and ro.
bust health. This alone is worth
more to the state than the $4,000.
have heard of men be coming SO
excited over religious discussions
that they engaged in physical com.
bat that actually resulted in blood;
where homes have been torn assun.
der and wrecked beyond repair be-
cause of religious discussions. This
assertion is not made in an irreligl-
ons spirit, but merely to show that
the very best objects may be mis-.
treated and made to yield bad re.
suits. SO you see, il is not at all
necessary that a baseball game or
other athletic sport, should be held
responsible for the ungentlemanly
sea duct Of seme- f -rq q ---ha,---.'.s
act Just as badly no matter what the
circums tances.
Physical exercise of wholesome
nature is as necessary to the develop
ment of sound mind and body as
the sun is necessary to develop the
growing crops, and for the life of
me l can't understand how a man
can be so single.minded and anti
qusted rs to object to the growing
young man lndulgIng in a health.
building pastime, even If he does
neglect sold Beck" for a whole dav
occasionally.
am surprised, Mr. Editor, that
someone has not replied to your
correspondent He evidently is
sa1ly IN need OF large amount of
modern education to broaden his
views and make of him more pro.
gressIye thinker.
| should like to see the reception
a committee Of patrons would re.
ceIye from the school board of the
present time which had called
10 present a protest against bull
playing by the scholars. The idea
Is PrepOstcroas. How any person
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22
Dear Santa Claus:

DSdI Dduld SIdub.
| want to write you letter to tell
you what | want for Christmas. |
know you have not forgotten me. |
am little boy years old. | want
toy gun, tram and all kinds of
nuts and candies. | have little
sister . years old that wants a doll,
little cradle and bed. And | have
two little brothers, Joe and Glinard,
they want a wagon and a train.
Noah Crismon,
Maynard, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22
Letters to Santa Claus
Dec. IL, 1911.

Dec. IL, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please send us some toy wagons
and horn for each Of us and some
oranges and fruits of every kind
that you have. Please don't forge
us. | am little boy six years VN
and my brother Hiram is four. M
Ray and Hiram Stephens, =
Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-22

Dec, 9, 1911.
Deal Santa Claus:
l am little boy 10 years old. |
will tell you what l want for Christ
mas. want little express wagon
some apples, candy, peanuts, oran.
ges and cocoanut. | live at Bris-
tow and am going to school.
Edward Tyler,
Manson, Ark.