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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-25
The OttalQNGChGG Savings Ban
Woodstock, Vermont
INCORPORATED 1s47..

DEPOSITS JAN. /, 1912 $l,7sI 1872. o
SURPLUS 165. O22. d
TOTAL ASSETS 81, 962. POS, d
TRUSTEES
F. S. Mackenzie Charles III. Maxhad
Henry w. Walker William S. Hewitt
William S. Dewey Fred'k C. Southgad
Charles f. Chapman
This bank is now paying per cent
interest on deposits.
Deposits made during the first I'd
days of January and July draw interea
from the first of these months. Deposit
made during the first five days of othd
months draw interest from the first d
the month.
Interest will be credited to deposited
January l and July |, compoundin
twice year.
The Vermont Legislature has repeale
the law restricting deposits in any on
savings bank to 100000. This ban
can now pay interest on individual d.
posits of any amount and all taxes wi
be paid by the bank. Nothing will d
reported to the listers for taxation.
Safe Deposit Boxes to Rem
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-25
MARRIAGES

In West Bridgewater, May Is, by the
Rev. j. G. Carnahan, Charles Perry
Bridge and Miss Florence Belle Mad;
den, both of West Bridgewater. n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-25

The Cunard- Steamship COMPANY
will give one months extra pay to
each of the crew of the Carpathia
as a reward for services in the
Titanic disaster.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-25

DR., Karl Won Ruck Of Asbexille,
NJ. ca announcesthe discovery of a
new serum which he 3 believes will
give insmunity.from tuberculosis. &
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-25
Commissioners Notice.
Estate Of Lewis Bourbon.

The Undersigned, having been al
pointed by the Honorable Probate Coul
for the District of Hartford, CommiS
sioners, to receive, examine, and adjuS
the claims and demands of all person
against the estate of Lewis Bourdo1
late of Woodstock in said district, ID
ceased, and all claims exhibited in offsd
thereto, hereby give notice that we vii
ment for the purpose aforesaid, at TIL
store of w. j. Boyce & Co., in the tow
of Woodstock in said district, on TIL
18th day of June next, from Z o'clocI
P. NJ, until o'clock P. NJ, on said da]
and that six months from the 18th daj
of March A. d. 1912 is the time limitel
by said Court for said creditors to pre-
sent their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Woodstock this 29th day q
March A. ID. 1912.
! j. 9; Nsatting commissioners
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
CAMP HARDEE MEETS
Interesting Meeting in Chamber of
 Commerce Auditorium

The New Year meeting of Camp liar dee of Confederate veterans held yester- day afternoon in the Chamber of Com rnerce auditorium was one of the most interesting in the history of the camp. A representation from the local organiza- tions of the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy was present for the purpose of comforting with the Camp Hardee Re lief committee regarding the fund to be raised for the benefit of the poverty stricken soldiers and sailors of this coun- ty.
 The opening number of the programme for the afternoon was the reading Of poem by Dr. O. T. Dozier, which was foi- lowed by tribute to the memory of Mrs Mary E. Wright, wife of the camp chap lain the Rev F. A Wright, penned by Captain Foster committee of three was named to assist the Daughters of Confederacy in their preparations for the celebration of Lees birthday on January 10, when the Crosses of Honor will be presented to the Confederates by Mrs. A. H. Benners in behalf of the Pelham chapter of Daughters. second com mittee was appointed to frame resolutions on the death of Captain w. F. Willough- by, to be submitted at the next meeting.
 At the adjournment of the session the wishing committees and the one from Camp Hardee held an informal consulta- tion as to the best means of obtaining money for the relief of the impoverished soldiers and sailors of Jefferson county This was equally as largely attended as the meeting of the camp and while no definite conclusion was reached, clearer unders standing of the situation and it's needs was secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
RlCHE SON COEFESSES TO
 MURDER OF AVIS LINNELL
 BY SENDING HER POISON
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 generally known that she had taken eva hide of potassium in the belief that it would remedy her embarrassing physical condition
 On the day after Miss Llnnells death, Richeson went to the home of Moses Grant Edmands, father of Miss Violet Edmands, to whom Richeson was to have been married october 31, last.
 was reported to the police that the young pastor had been engaged to Miss Linnell. 1t also was a police theory that the minister was the person to whom Miss LinnelPs physical condition would cause the greatest worry.
 On the night of October 19, William Hahn. druggist at Newton Centre, re- ported 10 the police that few days before the death of Miss Lnnell, Riche- son had purchased cyanide of potassium from him. The next day Richeson was arrested at the Edmands home in Brook line. The wedding invitations were re- called.
 A special grand jury on october 31 re- turned an indictment against Richeson who pleaded not guilty. His trial was fixed for January 10. Later he ress.l- ed his pastorate.
 Richeson is about 35 years old and was porn at Rose Hill, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
NOVEL PLANS FOR
 INDUSTRIAL TRIP
The Chamber of Commerce Will Issue Unique Poster
 Invitations

The invitations to the industrial eXcur- sion to be made by the members of the Chamber of Commerce to the American Bakeries Candy company on Tuesday, January 1G. will be sent to every mems Der of this organization within few days and will be followed by an individual pass to be issued by President Richard w. Massey. The inauguration of move ment to become better acquainted with the manufacturing plants of this district is expected to be participated in by large representation of the Chamber of Commerce members, as the success of this trip depends largely upon the interest manifested
 most unique cardboard poster meas uring four and half by seven inches, printed as replica of the regular excur- sion notices issued by railroads, is to form the invitation. The following is a copy:
 January Excursion Chamber of Com nerce-Account of Home Products.
 From Birmingham to American Ba- keries-Candy company. Plants Nos. 1, 2 and 3, and return. via Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company.
 IQeSuaN, JaHuet lor Sopb tiitii iNlhi IT.. Leave Chamber of Commerce 2:S0 D. m. No seepers. All observation throughout. Personally conducted by our staff of spe- cial representatives, O. c. Turner, Cen eral Passenger Agent; ]. A. Gorham, as sistant General Passenger Agent; J. A. Millson, District Passenger Agent George c. Oliver. Conductor in Charge; J. E. Ramsey. Engineer.
 Special Notice-Those intending to take
 -l f.- inc secretary of the Chamber of Com merce on or before January 10, or reser- vation will not be held.
 The special excursion committee or the Climber of Commerce has been called into session tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce directors, room by the chairman, oscar c. Turner The discussion of the details and the reports of the arrangemehts VII be made al this meeting and several more novel features of this cooperative tour are to be considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
PROVISION MAI x
 TO PREVENT CONTROL

Washington, January GA definite pro- vision, it was learned today, will be in cluded in the national monetary com missions report, designed to make it in- possible for holding companies to acquire control of banks and exert their combined influence in the management of the na- tiona reserve association.
 Such a provision has practically been agreed upon and, it is expected will be drafted tomorrow The report will go to the printer tomorrow night and will be sent to Congress Tuesday.
 The drawing of such provision offers serious obstacles. It has been found diff ficult to find a construction which could not be evaded, Members of the commis- sion think they have found way out. however in provision which will prevent any such combination from voting the stock of the combined banks even if 1t should acquire them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
MUCH SYMPATHY IS EXPRESSED FOR DAY

Canton, O., January 6.-Many telegrams of condolence and sympathy from dis tinguished persons, among them President Taft and all the justices of the United States supreme court have been received by Justice William F. Day at his home here on account of the death Friday of Mrs. Day.
 The funeral services for Mrs. Day will be held at the Day residence at o'clock Monday afternoon. The body will be buried here.
 Washington, January 6.-1t is understood the supreme court of the United States will adjourn upon meeting Monday with out transacting any business out of re- spect to Associate Justice Day member of the court, and a tribute to the memory of Mrs. Day, whose funeral will take place in Canton Monday afternoon. In event the court transacts no business Monday decisions are expected to be an- nounced Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
To Extend Armistice

Shanghai, January 6.-There is reason to believe the arVistice will be extended for 15 days. Yuan Shi Kai has requested the exteyion and President Sun Yat Sen is willing to agree to it eonditionally. Terms are now being arranged
 The republicans today assumed control or the lien Tsin Pukow railway. They notified officials representing British and German bondhoders that the headquar- Picking to Ranking. Foreigners are be- ing re-employed.
 By order of the president, a prominent contractor was shot this evening, for ex- torting funds in the name of Sun Vat Ser.
 Gen. Homer Lea, the American officer who accompanied pr. Sun Yat Sen 10 China was to take responsible posi- tion with the reyolutionaries as military advisor, and has received official notil- cation that there is a death penalty at- tached to the participation by an Ameri- can in the insurrecton in China.
 General Lea some time ago declined to act as chief of staff.
 San Francisco, January 6.--A personal message from President Sun Yat Sen aS Nankints wac received here today by the Chinese National association. It calls or, tho Chinese of the United States to the new republic. The Chinese in the United States have undertaken to ad- vance various loans. The Chinese Six companies here have agreed to raise g 000.o0o..
 Other instructions to the association were contained in the message but were mol made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
CASE CONTINUED
Mandamus Proceedings Against Ex-
 else Board Reset for February

The mandamus proceedings against the excise commission of Jefferson county, instituted by T. M. Cate of Ensley, came up before Judge John C. Pugh, of the second division of the circuit court, yes terday. The plaintiff seeks to compel the commission to issue a renewal of whole sale whisky license which wa sranted him last year, an application on the nrst O. January for renewal being refused.
 The attorney for the excise commis- sion made a motion to quash on the ground that proper notice had not been given to the defendant. Without nearing the motion both sides agreed the hearing should go over to the appended date ol the petition, which was 30'days from sat urday, January 6. The case will come up again on February ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Several years ago while sitting in the office of one of Montgomery prominent attorneys, L Inoticed lot of pencil marks on his shirt cuff. In reply to my inquiry as to their meaning he said they were memoranda of things his wife had told him to buy that morning.
 have worried myself as to where the application came in at this time and so at minutes after o'clock yesterday l ex- claimed, why there is the city commis- sions'
 Why should they not adopt the shirt cuff memorandum? No more failure Of memories. no more mistakes about dates. MT. Weatherly calls off the ordinance to prevent pigs from wandering in th'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
LEG BROKEN
Eugene Walker Hit by Automobile
 Last Night

Eugene Walker, aged + years. was struck and his leg broken last night about 7:30 o'clock by an automobile on Eleventh avenue, south, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth street. After the accident he was carried to Robinson's infirmary where the broken limb was set. He is employed at the local postoffice as spe- cial delivery carrier and was on a trip when the accident occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
TOmbigbee River

Washington, January 6-(SpeciaL )-fre ident owen and Secretary Weatherly the Tombigbee River Improvement ass citation of Columbus, Miss, and Congres man Taylor of Alabama, appeared befo the rivers and hai bors committee toda They ask for money for a survey or | river from Columbus to Demopolis. LOG and dams providing six foot channel a desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
CAPITAL JURY
Judge CahaIan Draws Criminal Cour
 Jury for This Week

The jury for the capital week cor mencing January g was drawn yesterdi by Judge Frank Cahalan of the first vision of the criminal court. There a many capital cases on the docket, U cases for the capital week will be set
 few days. Yesterday Judge Cahals sentenced IS prisoners who had been co victed in the second division last wee
 On Monday Judge Cahalan will presi' over the first division and take up U non-capital felony cases, Judge Gree' will take up the non-jury misdemeah oases in the second division of the couI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
Moves Into New Home

Aliceville. January 6.-(SpeciaIl--t ator Horton has just moved into his new residence here which is one of the hand somest in Pickens county. MT. Horton became a citizen of Alceville in reality though he has been practically a citizen since the town was built by reason of his connection with the general store of first built In this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
CUFF MEMORANDA

streets, passed January 3ith and wan1 an amendment. Mr. Exum furtiyely look under the table at his cuff and expresse some doubt about the date but afte going over the cuff again finds the dat Q. K, and moves thnt the pigs be al lowed to go anywhere except on tn wires of the telephone or railway con1 pany This would require white shirq to be worn with extra large cuffs, but know several First avenue dealers wl1 would have an order filled at once.
 Judge Lane always looks well in thef and could have all his proofs handy 4 legible hand.
 But badinage aside haven't we had \ the past 90 days more misunderstanding \ matters and connections than would r permitted in any mans business? Yep' truly, GEORGE Il RCSfho'
 Birmingham, January 6, l9ll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
Episcopal Sunday School Council

At a recent meeting of the directors or the Episcopal Sunday school council, II was decided to hold the next general meeting of the council at the Parish house of the Church of the Advent on Thursday week, January 16, at o'clock. To this meeting each teacher and officer and adult or senior member of every Episcopal Sunday school in the Blrming- ham district as well as all Episcopalians interested in Sunday school work at all. are invited and expected to be pres- ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
Held for Embezzlement

Terre Haute, Ind. January 6.-W. B. Tabor, president of the American State bank. was arrested today. charged with of the banks funds. He was taken to jail. Tabor's shortage IS reported by bank examiners as $e5, ,000. Loans on yalueless securities alleged to have been authorized by Tabor will make the bank s total loss s50,0O0. The will be protected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
FIVE TREATY POWERS WILL PROTECT THE
 OUTLET TO THE SEA
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convention is to decide the future form of government. pr. Wu Ting Fang, ac- cording to the dispatches, in note to each of the six consuls general at Shang- hai who presented an identical note says that the hope of peace expressed in that communication was nullfied by the Man chu government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
Shells Thrown Overheard

Brest, France, January 6.-one or cruisers attached to this port sailed ( to sea today and threw overheard 1T deep water 67 tons of melinte shells, wli were condemned after the inquiry as the cause of the explosion on the L ert at Toailon on September 2o last. wh 235 men were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
Mir. Agee's Comment

In reply to the rumors in the city for several days that w. C. Agee. chair man of the Jefferson county excise com mission. would be appointed back tax commissioner, MT. Agee, when asked about them yesterday, said: T have not .sa appointiye power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

Veterans. held an interesting meeting yesterday morning at the city ball, A large number of veterans were present. A resolution was passed to begin at once to place tombstones on the graves of Union and Confederate veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

On Monday afternoon at s;s0 o'clock in the parlors of the church the of ficers of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will entertain in honor of the women of the church. Tho officers are Mrs. George H. Stevenson. presidents; Mrs. ]. R. Morton, first vice president; Mrs. T. D. Lewis, second vice president. Mrs. I. F. Swallow, Mrs. Bert Lytle secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

A box car on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad was broken into last night by thieves and q ease of lard, ten 1 0 pound buckets of lard and large amount of meat belonging to the Arm our company was stolen. As yet no clew has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07
FROZEN IN GADSDEN

Gadsden, January 6.-Lying froz- en on Tuscaloosa street in one inch of snow and in an unconscious con- dition. local police found an in- identified white man tonight. It is believed that he will die. Snow began failing here at 6 o'clock this evening, The thermometer at s o'clock registered degrees below the freezing point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

clew has been found.
 J. B. Glenn, one of the oldest and best known citizens in this county, eel ebrated his 75th birthday yesterday at his home at Glenn Springs His chill dren, who are Mrs L. A. Spencer Mrs. Alice Breen, Mrs. Charles Brownigg, Dave Glenn and George Glenn, were ali present Others who were present were Rev. j. F. Studivant, Rev. M K Thorn ton and Mrs. orr. A number of grand children were also present. A splen- did dinner was served.
 Mrs. Jack Saunders was a hostess to- day when she entertained the Jonesboro Domino club at her home. There were six tables, and after the games a luncheon of salad and charlotte was served. Among those present were: Miss Leon Wilson, Miss Jessie Bumb- gardner. Miss Hattie Crank, Miss Eliz- abeth Christibel, Miss Mamie Christian, Miss Belle Shaw, MT. and Mrs. G. F. Martian, MT. ]. P. Martin, MT and Mrs. George Bumb gardener, MT. Chrislieb, MT. win Skews, MT. Charles Bentley. MT. Barden, Mir. Marters, Mir Box of Feeders and MT. and Mrs. Wade
 Miss Beatrice Goodwin and Mi.'s Francis McGraw of Oxmoor were the
  Lowry was the hostess. Among those who shared the hospitality were Tela Harrel, Linnie Patton. Lois Porter. Vera Lyler, Willie Easter, Menen Emily Lowry, Richard Moore, Sim Taylor and others. Mir and Mrs. James Lowry were the chaperones.
 Mrs. E. s. Kennedy continues quite i'll at her home at Feeders.
 The many friends of Mrs ". w. Kennedy will regret to learn she is very in at her home
 The little child of Mir. and Mrs. Burges is quite i'll at their home in Jonesboro
 Miss Bessie Mae Lovett and Miss Myrtle Miller will return to Cullman today. Jim Thompson will leave tomorrow for Auburn to resume his studies at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
 Mrs. M. F. Wood, who was operated on at the Robinson hospital will be able to be taken to her home on Sixth avenue tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

The formal installation of pr. J. R. Edwards as the new pastor of the Ru- hama Baptist church at East Lake will be an event of this morning. A union meeting of all the Baptists of this city and the Methodists of East Lake will be held this evening to welcome pr. Ed wards, with programme of interesting addresses and special music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

The Pisgah assembly, undenominational,
 will hold regular services this morning at o'clock at the Pisgah Home, at 1l5 Tuscaloosa avenue. The Rev. C. o. OK nam and the Rev. Squire are in charge of the meeting. There will be Sunday school at ? D. m., in E'raternal hall and mass meeting In the hall at o'clock. Dr. Oxnam will deliver sermon on "Our Opportunities for 1912''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

At the Powderly Baptist church Evan gelist A. A. Walker will preach at II o'clock this morning on 'rhe Twentieth Century Church." Sunday school will be- gin at 9:90 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

Following is the services at the Church of the Advent today: Holy com munion at 7:30 o'clock and at il o'clock in the morning; evening prayer at 7:30 o'clock. Bishop T. r. Gailor of Ten nessee will deliver the sermon at the II o'clock service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

Regular preaching services, conducted by the pastor, Rev. w. G. Woodbridge, will be held at the Avondale Presby- terian church this morning at II o'clock and this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The subject of the evening sermon will be Vain Preconceptions." Sunday school will be at 9:45 o'clock In the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

The first quarterly conference will be held by Presiding Elder Frank w. Bran don at II o'clock Sunday. morning at the Jonesboro Methodist church. Rev. l.. D. Patterson. the new pastor. will be in charge, having arrived with his fami- ly to take up the work.
 Camp McAdory. United Confederate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

Rev II. Beuter. pastor, will preach at the German Lutheran Zion church, Avenue E and Nineteenth street, at l0:3O o'clock this morning in German. Sunday school will be at 9;30 o'clock his morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

The First Church of Christ. Scientist, will hold their regular services this morn ing at Il o'clock at 203l South Eleventh avenue. The subject for the 1esson-ser- mon is Go The regular Wednesday evening testimonial meeting will be held at o'clock. There will be Sunday school this morning at 9:30 o'clock The read ing rooms are located in rooms 730-731 BrownMarx building and are open daily except Sunday from 10 till o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

The subject of the sermon this morn ng at 10 o'clock at the service of the Altrurian church. Cable hall, 1916 Sec Ond avenue, will be Smiling"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

The Rev. J. C. Alexander will preach tonight at the Dolomite Baptist church. Sunday school will be held at 9:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

At St Mary son. the Highlands, Rev. W. $. clayborne of Sewanee will fill the pulpit at the II o'clock service this morning. Toni ght at o'clock Bishop Thomas s. Gailor of Tennessee will preach. Bishop Gailor is one Of the greatest preachers in the country and deserves a large attendance An en- larged choir will render music for the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-07

Dr J. T. Plunkett, pastor of the South Highland Presbyterian church will ad- dress the Y NJ. C. A. mems meeting at the Princess theatre this afternoon
 "The Closed Door" will be the subject of his address, pr. Plunkett has an extensive reputation as platform speaker and his address on this sub ject will be of special interest to men,