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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
GAS COMPANY WANTS FRANCHISE EXTENDED

Anniston, January 12.-(Special.)-- Whether or not the Anniston Electric and Gas company of this city is to get an extension of its gas franchise for ten years will depend on the ac- tlon of Aldermen Ward, Scarborough and Henry, who have been appointed as a committee to investigate the coInpany's petition. The company was granted an extension of the franchise on the condi- ton that within five years il extend to the city waterpower of 5000 horse power. The company is now working on the latter project at Jackson 5 shoals, but it is said that they cannot finish. the job in the time sot by tho council, which will expire February I, and that the project will have ca pacity of only 2oo0 horsepower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
COLONEL J. c. MABEN
 EXPECTED TOMORROW
Oss-Sheffield President Coming to Attend to Some Personal and
 Business Affairs

Col. J. C. Maben, president of the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron company, who is now resident of New York, will be in Birmingham tomorrow, it is expected He is to confer with local officials and attend to some personal matters here.
 Colonel Maben has effected a change in the local management of the Sloss com pany by dividing the important duties be- tween ]. w Mcqueen. vice president, and J. C. Maben, Jr., vice president and will supervise the general affairs himself from New York city.
 He is expected to remain in Birmlng- ham practically all of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Prepare for Jubilee

Anniston, January 12.-lSpecial. )-- Following a meeting of the programme committee for the Woman's Mission 1ub- flee, which is to be held in this city on January 16-17, 1t was announced that the complete programme would be ready by Saturday afternoon. Ar engagements for the jubilee are rapid ly nearing completion. Tho sessions will be held at the First Methodist church, and it is said that a large num- Der of delegates is expected to be in the city from the chief cities of the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
BISHOP GAILOR
Birmingham's Guest Will Leave This
 Afternoon for Mont gOmery

After a visit to Birmingham covering all of the past week Bishop Thomas F. Gailor of Tennessee will leave this afternoon for Montgomery. While a visitor to Birmlng- ham he has been received with unusual hospitality in private homes and as the guest of the alumni of the University of Sewanee.
 Bishop Gallor intends to remain in Montgomery few days, going later to other points south of Birmingham. He is working for endowment for Sewanee of about s15o0oO to be added to other sub scriptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Child Welfare Campaign

Philadelphia, January 12.-Arrangement for child welfare campaign to be con ducted throughout the United States under the direction of the National Mothers congress were made by the ex- ecutive committee of the congress at a two days meeting which ended here lo- day. The campaign will be carried into ever state. The committee also ar ranged the programme for the sixteenth annual meeting of the congress to be held in Dallas, Tex, March 21 to 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Weather Forecast

Washington, January l2,-Forecast ioi Alabama; Fair Saturday, colder an sou'n- east portions; Sunday. fair with risihs temperature, brisk north winds.
 Georgia, rain or snow, followed by clear ing and much colder Saturday, cold wave east and south portion. Sunday fair prisk north winds.
 Mississippi, fair and continued cold sat urday: Sunday fair, with rising temper stures; brisk north winds.
 Tennessee fair Saturday, warmer in eN- treme west portion; Sunday fair and warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

have extended as far south as the south gulf coast of Texas. Sleet has fallen at New Orleans.
 Clear weather has been general west of the Mississippi and cloudy weather with sleet or snow in eastern sections Zero readings will occur in most of the north ern sections tonight or Saturday and freezing weather will be general to Flor ida. A slight moderation in the severity of this wave is expected in this section Saturday or Saturday night.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations January F, 1911: a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Walter Bryor Hanged

Montgomery. January 12.-tSpecial.)- The first hanging had in Montgomery county in six years took place here to- day, when Walter Bryor. q negro, was sent to the gallows for the murder sev- eral months ago of an aged negress. The negro confessed his guilt several weeks ago.
 The hanging is the first one that mas taken place at the new jail. which is one of the most commodious bastllos in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Council Reduces License

Anniston. January 12- Special "A large number of citizens appeared be- fore the city council at it's regular meeting Thursday evening and re- quested reduction in license taxes as assessed by the council for the ensuing year. and in the majority of cases the reductions asked were granted by the a ldcrmen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Cotton Deal Closed

Girard, January 12.-tSpecial)-R. II. Moreland. president and general man ager of the Girard Warehouse company. cluosed deal yesterday on large lot ot cotton, practically all in the house, at round price of 9 cents, This is consid- cred a good price. as much of the staple was very poor and all the customers were well pleased with the deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Massenburg-McCulIum

Anniston. January Special. .)-T. C. McCullum and Miss Annie Laura Massenburg were united in marriage in this city by the Rev. George Stoves. pastor of tho First Methodist church. Thursday and they are now enjoying a wedding trip to points in Mississippi and Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
House Damaged by Fire

Athens, January 12.- Special )-The residence of Dr. w. R. Mcwilliams, den- list, in this place. was destroyed by fire about II o'clock last night. Tho fire is supposed to have caught from a defective fiue in the kitchen, and the entire top of the residence was in flames when discovered. He was ir- ured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Dies Very Sud

Athens, January 12.- A. J. Chatterton, one of th and most highly esteeme this place. died very sud late residence yesterday. ! so years of age. had resid several years and was emplary citizen. He was as the Presbyterian church, .ap and good neigltbcr. His { be conducted Saturday. = .s....... :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
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That is LAXATIVE PROMO QU1NINE. Look for the signature of F. w.. GROVE Used the World over to Cure Cold in one Day. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
RAISES ITS SAVINGS RATE
Trust & Savings Company Ra
 Rate Paid on Savings to 4 Per Cent

 on Savings period of of This to
    of 
  afford  surplus and in ideal carried bradin illustrating the ndtus part
  saving dividends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
BURNS PROVE FATAL
 TO AGED WOMAN
Mrs. Matilda Nichols Dies at Marion. Veterans to Receive Crosses
 of Honor

Marion, January 12.-(Special)-Mrs' Matilda Nichols died at the residence of her grandson, J. R. w. Nichols, on Thursday as a result of burns received a few days ago while standing in front of a burning fire. She was s4 years old.
 Miss Carmine Blackburn and Walter Martin of Marion were married at the home of P. R. Blackburn, six miles west of here, on Wednesday afternoon. the Rev. P. V. Bomar officiating.
 Two negroes have been placed in the county jail charged with robbing the Morgan Spring postoffiee of small sum of money during the holidays.
 On January 19 crosses of honor will be delivered to nine Confederate veterans at the home of Mrs. ]. B. Shivers.
 Information received from Washington indicates a discontinuance of some of Perry county's rural mail routes, unless the public roads are put into better con- dition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
MANY ANNOUNCING
 THEIR CANDIDAC

Decatur, January 12.-t Special. for the democraticTno nomil tlon for county offices are announcl almost every day. At present the f lowing have announced: F2s soliei law and equity court, MeY<in Huts for tax collector. w. TH on, G. HardwiclS; for treasur0( 104 J Da and T. K. Ryan, and 44noressn from this district. Jud1 ull&n Ri ardson of Huntsville au !F Bla' well of New Decatur. 1~pf O CTS are spoken of for t1 1t4 COT ty offices and, will 1i1 oul within short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
M'GRATH REPORTS ON CHARITY WORK Gives Details of the Cases
 Assisted
  767 CASES WERE FILED Number of Applications Was Much Larger Than This, as Many
 Made More Than
 One Call

The report of the work of the United States Charities of Birmingham from November 1, 1910, to october 31, 1911, was made public yesterday by General Secretary William McGrath. Owing 70 a change in the end of the fiscal year from April 30 to october s1, no report will be issued this spring.
 Secretary McGrath stated yesterday that the first item recorded that 767 cases has been entered on the file of the Associated Charities, while in reality this organization had served these cases 1l26 times in response to various appeals for aid During the time pending the settlement of the 767 cases the individ- uals representing these called for at the office of the Associated Charities 1549 times for consultation and advice.
 The following Is the report:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29
RIcHARDsoN-coNNARN

Alice Josephine Connarn, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, p. Connarn
of West Dummerston and Wesley Thorn
as Richardson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Richardson of Horton place,
Brattleboro, were married by Rev.
Father b. w. Mcmahon in st. Mich
ael's Roman Catholic church Wednes-
day morning at s. They were attended
by Miss Margaret Holland of Montpe-
lier as bridesmaid and Fred M. Connarn,
a brother of the bride, as best man. The
brides dress was of white satin with
trimmings of gold fringe. and she wore
a hat to match. The bridesmaids dress
was nile green silk and she wore a
black picture hat.
Mrs. Richardson is a graduate of the
Clawson-Hamilton college and has been
employed the last two years as stenog-
rapher for the Holstein- Frieslan asso-
citation. Mr.. Richardson attended the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

FURS repaired and made. Hours 0 to
4. MRS. L. e. HOLMES, 81 Green St.
Tel. 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29
Porto Rico's New Wonder

From far away Porto Rico come re-
ports of a wonderful new discovery that
Is believed will vastly benefit the people.
Ramon T. Marchan of Barceloneta,
writes 'Dr. Kings New Discovery is do
Ing splendid work here. 1t cured me
about five lines of terrible coughs and
colds, also my brother of a severe cold
in his chest and more than 20 others,
who used II on my advice. We hope
this great medicine will yet be sold lE
every drug store in Porto Rico" For
throat and lung troubles there is moth
ing better. A trial will convince you OF
Its merit; soc and 81, Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Wilfred F. r 'ot and F.. II.
Holden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

Brattleboro high school. He is employed
as tuner at the Estey organ plant. The
couple went on a short wedding trip to
Schenectady, N. Y. They will return and
give a reception to their friends Satur-
day evening.
Relatives from out of town to attend
the wedding were John w. Connarn OF
Manchester, N. H., and Mrs. NJ. ].
%Flannery of Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
FOR any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY e. co. Toledo n
We, the undersigned, have known F,
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in ali bust
ness transactions and financially able Ia
carry out any obligations made by his
firm. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo. O.,
Halls Catarrah Cure is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi.
monials sent free, Price 75c per bottle
Sold by all druggists,
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29
Carriage and Automobile
Painting

Stuart's new building on Elm Street,
near Canal. Quick work and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Children's carriages
painted. H.. NJ. WHEELOCk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

UltII dlu Ills dubltlCe was httBlN M
terested. Such a work is bound to be
taken up in other counties of the state.
William Fleming and Ralph Grout
filed petitions in bankruptcy Friday
morning and were ajjudged bankrupt
by Judge James l.. Martin. Damage
suits had previously been brought
and judgments awarded against them.
In the last session of the county court
a verdict of $4,000 was awarded against
Fleming in favor of Henry Goddard of
his town for damages sustained by the
plaintiff when a wagon which he was
driving was struck by the defendants
automobile on Vernon street and he was
thrown out. He underwent an operation
in the Memorial hospital and his spleen
was removed. In the trial of the case,
Hermon f. Eddy, counsel for Fleming,
lid not put in any evidence and the
amount of damages was agreed upon
before the case went to the jury. At
torney Eddy waived his exceptions Fri
day morning so that the case stands
upon final judgment. Two suits were
brought against Ralph Grout for an al
legged injury to Mrs. Charles Mason sew
eral years ago. when 1t is claimed the
defendant. while running. colllded with
Mrs. Mason in such a way as to throw
her to the sidewalk. Damages were
assessed for Mrs. Mason to recover 5000
and costs and Mr.. Mason to recover 800
and costs. in the September session of
the county court. Mr.. Eddy also Is at
torney for Mr.. Grout, The suits origin
ally We're brought as tort actions. A
hearing will be held before Judge T.,
l.. Waterman today to see " the action
of the defendants in going into bank
ruptcy WIN stay the executions against
them. Chase & Daley are attorneys for
Goddard and Mr.. and Mrs. Mason.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

Price for course tickets for four re-
naming events in Union Entertainment
Course reduced to $3.50. Single tickets
for concert next Tuesday night, soc;
children 35c. At the door, Roots Phar-
macy or Stockwell's store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29
MENU FOR HOT MEAT DINNER

Served by Ladies' OF Unlversalist Church
N Grange Hall, Tuesday, Dec. 8, from
IL to 2.
Cream Tomato Soup. Pickles.
Roast Pork. Roast Beef.
Turnip. Mashed Potatoes. Squash.
Wheat Bread. Brown Bread.
Apple. Mince and Pumpkin Pies.
Cheese. Tea. Coffee.
Price 35 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

A hack. with pair of horses, is now
sent by F. A. Larrow from his stable on
Flat street to meet every train. Tele-
phone orders to 4S-W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

Miss Shattuck will have a sale Of
hand-tinted photographs and calendars
at the store of A. +. Roberts & Co.,
Saturday and Monday, Dec. I and 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

Frank G Smith of Buffalo, N. Y, a
widely known starter of trotting events,
died a few days ago. He had served as
an official at Valley fair races several
years.
Stanley S. Howe of the Peekskill Mil
itary academy, is spending the Thanks
giving vacation with his mother, Mrs.
Fred L. Howe. He is now an officer
with commission as Observation-Disclosures.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29

A hack. with pair of horses, is now
sent by F.. A.. Larrow from his stable on
Flat, street to meet every train. Tele-
phone orders to 4S-W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-29
Gbe OermOnt pbanit.
E PAGES
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dolls restrung and renovated for
Christmas. Leave work at Mrs. Browns,
4 Bullock st. Tel. 294-J. Mrs. r.. p.
Wheeler.
For Christmas, Mrs. r. p. Wheeler's
dressed dolls at the rest room.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
Pleasant Hill.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith of Will
bur, Wash, who have been visiting
the Jesse Adams family and other
relatives and friends here, leave to-
day for their western home. ...
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brock and baby
were over Sunday visitors at the
Oscar Brock home at Harmony Cen
ter.
Mrs. j. e. Adams went to Iowa
Falls last Saturday for short visit
with relatives. 49,.
Mrs. w. O. Mcconnell and son
have been visiting the past week
with Shadd Huddlestun and wife of
Harmony Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson en-
tertained friends one evening last
week. .....
Our school election was held last
Monday. Mr.. E. E. Claflin was re-
elected director.
Orville Berryhill resumed his du-
ties as teacher at the Cooper school
this morning after a two weeks va
cation.
E e. Clalin has bought the J. c.
Sterling land at this place, and ex-
poets to move the Ed Adams house
On same.
March 10
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
West Fremont.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Goehring Sun
dayed with relatives in Webster
City.
The many friends of Grandma
Stephenson will be sorry to learn
she is quite seriously i'll at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Smell.
There is quite few in this COM
munity sick with German measles.
Mrs. Chas. Storey was on the sick
list last week, but is better at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knute Williams ar
rived last Wednesday from Sioux
City for an extended visit at the
John Smell home.
M. M. Stark and Roy VanWinkle
leave Tuesday for Chicago for few
days stay. ...-.
March 10.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19

manager. With the material now
at hand there is no question but
Jewell will have a band in the near
future that can shine anywhere.
Let everybody stand by the boys
and boost ..a,
w. C. deJorie left for Des Moines
Friday to take treatment for his
eyes. ... E..
H. I. Thompson, a candidate for
sheriff, was in town Thursday look
ing after his interests in this COM
munity. .... ..'
The Dutton House has recently
been making some notable improve
ments in the line of papering and
new furniture.
Mrs Frank Johnson went to
Webster City today to see her broth
er, Jim Mesecher, who has been
sick for some time with pneumonia.
Mrs. M. v. latham returned home
from Webster City today.
Next Monday is our city election.
Let's forget about our half made
promises and vote Tor the men that
will do the most good for the peo-
pie at large. righteousness ex-
alteth a nation, but sin is re-
proach to any. people"
March 49, .,....s.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
Scott.
March 19

Barney Peterson went to Garri-
son Saturday to visit few days
with his son Bonnie and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Thoreson from
near Garden City visited at the Os-
car Classon home Sunday.
Miss Sena Tow of Cedar Falls is
spending few days visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Tow.
Elmer Ullestad, who has been
very sick the past week. is improv-
ing.
Raynard Charlson is visiting
friends at Gearing for a few days.
Harry Mallow and family of Web
ster City are visiting at the home
of his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Erick Heng.
Silas Hendrickson and family
from near Hubbard spent Sunday at
the Lewis Larson home.
John Langland, Tom Atkinson
and Osmund Tungesvik accompanied
shipments of stock to Chicago We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Thomas Reisetter Of Rad
cliffe is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
T. L. Thompson.
Clarence Classon was business
visitor at Des Moines few days
the past week.
March IS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
Flugstad.

A number from here attended the
dairy special at Webster City Satur-
day. -...s-. ....
Simon Olson and Hugh Marin
were business visitors at Webster
City Thursday. ...
R. E, Cooter was called to Web
ster City last Friday on account of
the Illness of his daughter, Mrs. D.
S. Darnell.n
Wilbur Miller is moving into the
Geo. Lemon house today.
Earl Harris was visiting friends
north of Webster City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Olson were Wis
itors at Duncombe Sunday.
The c. B. Miller family visited
with friends at Webster City Sun
day.
A large number of the young peo-
pie from here attended the show at
the Isis in Webster City last We'd
nesday night. .
Lacey Darnell or webster City
was a caller here Sunday.
Amos and Christ Trossett were
chosen to play at the Olympia Can
dy Kitchen opening at Webster City
Saturday. The music was good and
the new proprietors of the store
made a good start.
Yesterday was Saint Patrick's
Day but there seems to be more
melting of the snow than wearing
of the green here. .....
March IS. ..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
k.IitIItlIttL NOTES
Wilke.


Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Evans spent
few days last week at the Latter
home, near Vincent.
Mrs. F. e. Lane and baby were
Williams callers Saturday.
Mrs. Fl. f. Wilke and daughter,
Alma, spent few days last week
with relatives in Webster City.
John Thompson will teach the
school in district No. 9 this spring.
Our school closed last Friday for
a two weeks vacation.
caller in Williams Saturday.
John Thompson was business
visitor in Alden last Saturday.
March 49,.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
Jewell.

Sven Stout and A. w. Knox at
tended the threshers convention at
Des Moines last week.
WILL Brennick has accepted po-
sition at the Templar hardware
store.
Bert Reade went to Omaha We'd
nesday with carload of butcher
slut.
NJ e. Johnson went to Eldora
Friday on business.
Newt Bonner left for Colfax Fri
day where he will take treatment
for rheumatism. He was accom-
panied by VIM. Anderson.
John johnson went to Hubbard
on business today.
Miss Lily yoss OF Cedar Rapids is
here visiting the Snyder family for
a few days.
X. D. Knudson has gone to Kelly
for few days visit with rela-
tives at that place. ...
Miss Clara Hayward of Des
Moines is visiting the Ed Crosley
family this week.
Frank Mckay, who has been
working at Kamrar, came home Sat-
urday to spend Sunday.
Miss Esther Millett entertained
about twenty of her high school
friends Saturday night with st.
Patrick's party.
Members of the band met Friday
might and elected Prof. Carl Nelson
as instructor and j. E. Dalbey as
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

On Saturday evening, March
10th, about eight-fiye friends and
neighbors called at the o. w. Bige
home in Highview and assisted Mr..
and Mrs. Bige in celebrating the
fifteenth anniversary OF their mar
riage, and also the birthday OF both
parties concerned. They were the
recipients of some very nice gifts in
honor of the occasion. The evening
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19
West independence.

Dave Kahl of Webster City began
work for John schweppe Monday
Will Arnold was elected director
at the school meeting Monday in
Superior Dist.
Oliver Wells and family visited
Mrs Wells parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Park, Sunday. .
The measles are still going the
rounds in this vicinity.
Mrs. John Schweppe visited her
father near Tunnel Friday. =
School began Monday in Superior
after d weeks vacation on account
of the measles.
March IS.