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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12

How manv assessments have been made d,r-
Ing the yearS Answer. two.
When was last assessment ordereds Answer,
| August 31st.
What were total liabilities Of Company q,
That tmey Answer, about 81. 600.
What is the amount OF all the assesspeuss
during the yearY Answer, 82s,707.36.
What is the rate per cent OF such assesrmeuts
on the amount OF Insurance i9 force? Answer.
What is the rate per cent OF such assessments
on the premium or deposit notes? Answer we
take none.
What amount Of losses or expenses are al
lowed to accumulate before an assessmen. IL
ordered? Answer, no certain amount.
Does the Company in making assessments
provide tnerein for any surplus fund over the
actual losses accrued? II SO, how muchf Ans
wer what is thought TO be necessary to pay the
losses AND expenses for the ensuing year.
What Is the aggregate valuation of real PROV
erty insured by the Companyf Answer, cana "a
say.
what proportion OF dam age or actual loss
sustained on real property does the Company
pay! Answer, twothirds.
What Is the aggregate valuation OF persopat
property INSURED by the Company Answer,
cannot say,
What proportion of damage or actual loss
sustained ON personal property ooesthe Com.
pany ty pay Answer, Full amount If insured for
that amount.
Are oil risks examined before wri lten9 Ans.
wer, yes.
BY whoms Answer, by town agents.
STATE OF MICaIGAN)
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE
L. j. Hicks president and z. d. Hurren
secretary OF said company do and each fct
himself depose and say they have read the
foregoing statement and know the contents
thoreof and they have good reason to believe
ana 90 Deneve said statement to be true.
T. J. HICKS, President,
Y. ID. HURRELL, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th
DAY OF January nineteen hundred and twelve.
FRANK n. RUSH,
Notary Public
My commission expires June 8, 1915.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
ANNUAL BANK ELECTIONS.
Reports Show Increased Business In
Each Bank Dur ing Past Year.

The annual reports of the three Saw.
ings Banks in this city presented to the
stockholders of each at their annual
meeting on Tuesday showed very sat
isfactorv increase in business during
the past year despite the unusual con-
ditions which prevailed both in the
county and city. The elections of dir
ectors showed but one change in the
three banks, DR.. Arthur M. Hume
being chosen by the Owosso Savings
Bank to succeed George T. Mason, who
spends part of each year in Oregon.
The elections resulted as follows:
-, owosSo SAVINGS.
President-Chas E. Rigley.
Vice Presidents-A. E. Hartshorn,
w. M. Fitzpatrick
Cashier-A d. Whipple.
Asst. Cashier-W. s. Cooper
Directors-W. B. Camburn, Edmund
o. Dewey, Albert E. Hartshorn, Arthur
M. Hume, William M. Fitzpatrick,
Charles f. Rigley, Fred b. Woodard.
CITIZENS SAVINGS.
President-Dudley E. Waters.
Vice William 81. Bigelow.
Cashier-GilbertL L. Taylor.
Asst. Cashier-O. L. Davis.
Dlrectors-D. E. Waters, Julius Frie-
seke, q. L. Taylor, Albert l.. Nichols,
w. II. Bigelow. Willis E. Hall, Albert
Todd, Rudolph J. Colby, Arthur T.
Slsght.
STATE SAVINGS.
William F. Gallagher.
Vice Presidents-A. L. Arnold, w.
A. Rosenkrans.
Cashier-W. F. Gallagher.
Asst. Cashier-Cecil R. Mclaughlin.
Directors-H. b. Sturtevant, Theo.
dore NJ. Euler, John Driscoll, A. l..
Arnold. William A. Rosenkrans, Louis
@. Hall, w. F. Gallagher.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
cyru. Matthews Retires.

Cyrus Matthews has sold his dray line
to Harry Boland of Middleville and will
take life easy after serving the people
of Owosso faithfully for over thirty
years and becoming one of the best
known men in the city. The new pro-
prietor is an experienced man in the
business.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
Knapp Order Drawn.

M. II. Knapp is finally to get part of
the money due him from Shiawassee
county, the board Of supervisors having
voted an order of So, 975 payable March
Is. This amount does not include in.
terest for the past year, which he is en-
titled to as the county had the money
this year the same as others.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
No Vote on Good Roads This Year.

No Vote on Good Roads This Year.
The board of supervisors adjourned
Tuesday after a seven. day January ses-
siou, cleaning up the business of the
county for 1911.
New abstract books for Burns, Sciota
and Woodruff will be written bv Reg
lister of Deeds Cole and Frank Peacock
this year, those of Vernon, Rush and
Middlebury having been completed in
1911. at cost of $1355.50 paid from the
fees paid by individuals for new alb
stracts of lands.
The salaries of county officers for
1918 and 1914 were fixed as follows:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
TOM DOYLE MEETS PRESIDENT
TAFT
Merrill Farmer Has Great Time wiz
Leaders at Washington.

Leaders at Washington.
(Wm. A. vanBenscoter, in Detroit Journal,
Washington, Jan. 5.-Congressmar
Joseph Fordney of Saginaw took Tom
Doyle to see President Taft this morn
ing.
my real name is Thomas, but every-
body knows me as Tom," says Doyle.
who is not only the richest farmer in
Saginaw county, but is also the biggest
grower of sugar beets in Michigan
Tom is Democrat and derned proud
Of 1t. He's Irish born, too, and refused
$55, 600 recently for his magnificent 64e
acre farm, declaring He's no use
wastin wind about less'n SOC, 900 spot
cash."
Tom is here to tell the sugar investi-
eating committee all about the domes-
tic industry from the beet growers
side.
Asked If any of the Michlgan~grow-
ers kick on the prices they get for their
beets, he says: well, no, except the
fellers who want the price of washing
boosted SOS their wives can make more,
you know" gcf., ..c ~.
Tom is being shown everything OF
interest in the capital. This morning
he appeared in blue soft shirt and no
tie ready for the White House visit,
and Congressman Fordney, to be in
harmony, donned blue striped soft
shirt with collar attached and black
string tie. They waited until the
crowd left, then entered the executive
office
Tom was introduced as q Democrat
He gripped President Taft's big hand
in his own bigger one: II want to see
you re elected. I am going to vote fot
you," he said.
Congressman Fordney wo dered
whether the President had seen Gov.
Osborn's suggestion: "Haw. haw haw,"
came from the executive direction.
Otherwise no answer.
After it was all over, Tom said:
"Great, wonderful. Over in Ireland
you never get near the big bugs. They
keep away. We IrisLmen can't un.
derstand it the way you do here. But
do we like it2 l should say we do.
tickled to death Why, the Presidents
just like a common, ordinary man.
He's great. / like him. Yes, first
time was ever down here, and I'm
meetin' 'em all. That feller Joe Can.
mons character. like him. too"
Uncle Joe" Fordney started out to
show the Michigan beet grower all the
big ones, and Toms only regret is that
Joe Cannon didn't have time to tell
any Of his funny stories"
Next came Speaker Champ Clark,
Michigan's Uncle Joe escorted Tom In
to the speakers Office.
"Mr. Speaker, here is a Michigan
Democrat and friend of mine"
Tom shook hands with mighty grip.
by heck. Champ Clark, I'm glad to
see you in the chair. I've waited long
time/for it."
Champ Clark grinned.
Next came Vice. President Sherman.
He was come upon in the marble cor
ridor of the senate.
Say, Cold-Bl, oded Johnny" said
Mr. Fordney, 'let me present a Demo
cratic friend of mine, Tom Doyle"
Tom gave terrific grip and the vice
president said:
"Glad to meet you. Mr.. Doyle see
you are q German just like myself"
AS the beaming vice-president passed
down the marble hall between the
double row of carrara marble busts of
former vice-presidents. Tom exclaimed;
by ged-be's just like n common, or.
diparv falIar-ha,s oraat -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12

The thermometer at the federal build
Ing registered IL below zero Saturday
night the lowest 80 far this winter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12

Bert Smith of Henderson. is serving
ten days in the county jail for jumping
q board bill
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12

Sheriff ........ ...... $4,000 90
Undersheriff .................. 100 90
Owosso Deputy. y.............. 900 90
Durand Deputy. -. ......... 900 90
Turnkey. 600 90
Matron 200 90
County Treasurer er............. 1900 90
Deputy Treasurer. ........... 600 90
County Clerk. ...,....,. -. 1900 90
Deputy Clerk .............. 800 90
Register Of Deeds. ........... 1900 90
Deputy Register r.............. 600 90
Abstract Clerk. 49,. ....... ..... 906 90
Prosecuting Attorney. ..... 1870 90
School Commissioner ,.... 400 90
Drain Commissioner ......... 1900 90
Two Superintendent Poor, each 200 90
Secretary of Poor Board. ..... $50 90
Janitor of the Court House.. -. 1000 90
The resolution to submit the question
of the adoption of the county road sys-
tenn to the people at the spring election
was defeated IA to Supv. Gassman of
Rush being the only township super
visor voting favorably. There was con-
siderable talk in favor of the county's
raising funds and building good roads
and but little opposition, but the mem.
bers evidently thought it was not want
ed by their constituents A petition
will undoubtedly be presented next year
which will compel submission and q
general expression by the people will
result.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12

Hir, m Walter, barn damaged by
Ightning....,... ............... 81
Azel Walworth, oat stack by light
uluB .................. -. 20
A. X. Alderman. sheep oy lightning 8 {
George White. barn damaged by
lightning. ......-.......,...... 8,
]. F. Gray. house damaged by fire.. 4(
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

For the year ending Dec. 3ist. 1911, of the
affairs and conditions OF the Shiawassee Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company, located at Co
runna. organized under the laws OF the State
OF Michigan and doing business In the County
OF Shiawasse In said state.
t. j. HICKS, President.
+. D. Address. Bennington. Mich.
u. d. HURRELL. Secretary,
p. .. Address, Owosso, Mich.
Membership.
Number OF members Dec. 3lst, 1910, 3744
Number of members added during
the year. Observation-Disclosures. $40
Total 4Uo4
Number OF members withdrawn and
policies cancelled. ........... All
Number OF members now belonging 3637
Risks.
Amount OF property at risk Dec. 81,
1910 8 ssi, 1856
Amount added during year........... 2.076285
Total 1885,. $40
Deducted risks cancelled or other
wise terminated d................... 2,07930t
Net amount au risk Dec. 3lst, 1911. 6,S78 500
Resources.
Cash In Treasurer's hands Dec 3ist,
1911, less outstanding orders... 1888 80
Cash In agents hands. ................ 90
s.ss4 30
Outstanding orders-No 563..... 3 10
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
Recapitulation of Losses b.
Townships.

G. W. Claucherly, house damaged
Dy ure.. ........ ......... .............
James Broughan. barn damaged by
lightning .........."..".
James Evens, dwelling house dam
ageu by lightning.
w. Il. Cline, 3 cows killed and in
jured by lightning. -......
David Friegel, damage to house by
chimney burning out.
Geo. Smithgal. 8 year old colt In
jured by lightning. g........"......
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
EN- pend itures.

Losses actually paid during the year 9 25, ,S27 90
(Ofiwhich S26O.50 occurred in prev
ious years.
Oficers salaries (Schedule A)....... S36 43
All other expenses (Schedule b.. 2.437 81
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
MIDDLEBURY

MIDDLEBURY
Mrs. Robert Rouse. house and con-
tents by fire. cause defective
chimney ..............
Albert VanDyne, damage household
goods by fire and smoke, cause,
oil stove explosion. ................ :.
Z. l.. Smith, damage to household
goods Dy ire. ...........
Vinton Walworth, barn by lightning
Mrs. Julia jerks. one-third interest
In two lambs by lightning.
James A. Martin, house and con-
tents by fire. cause unknown. -.
Fred e. Martin. household goods,
clothing and provisions. by fire
0. Is. Campbell, SO lambs by lightn.
ing 80. ................
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
Outstanding orders-No. $685.. :.
Incn~A.

Cash collected on assessments dur
Tue year ........ -. 80. .'':. ',:..''
Cash collected on premiums during
tne year.... ....................
Cash COLLECTED on increase and de-
crease during the year.. ..... ....
Cash collected on memberships and
policies during year. ..........
Cash colleoted-interest on deposits
Cash in Treasurer's hands Jan. 1st,
l9ll. ...s........ ...........
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12

Fred Heiser, house damaged by a
sparks from chimney ..........
Paul Willoughoy, house damage
by fire, sparks from chimney. Z.
j. ID Be, die, house by fire, sparl
from chimney ..................
Leslie Shuster, hog killed by ligh
mug ..................
George Champlin, horse killed |
hghtning..v..................
sCIoTA
Henry Marsh, barn and con tents
1gntnlng..... .......... ...
8. w. Sanderson, mare and colt |
lightning................. $500.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-12
sHIAwASSEE


Oscar Olmstead, hay, about 10 to
by fre. t..,.................
Derr Devereauk, house, conten
and tools by ligh ming .........
Chas. Howard, house damaged
lightning. ................ ........
s. g. Bartlett, straw stack by hgf
ming ......... ......... ......
e. j. & O.. Il. Cook, COW killed
lightning. ....-......
Grove Seymour, two horses kill
and injured bv lightning. ....
Mrs. Ann Kent, barn and conten
cause sparks from threshil
engine .................. $500.
J..D. Topping, house damaged b
nghtn1ng... ......... ......
WV. Moore estate. hog killed
lightning g..................
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26

lily, but tell them of my good friend,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and that there will be no back
ache and bearing down pains for them if
they will take it as have. am scarcely
ever without it in the house.
81 will say also that think there is
no better medicine to be found for young
girls. My eldest daughter has taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for painful periods and Irregular
ity, and it has helped her.
"I am always ready and willing to
speak a good word for Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. tell every
one / meet that / owe my health and
happiness to your wonderful medicine "
Mrs. j. G. JOHNSON, Scottville, Mich,
RID. 8.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotics or harmful drugs,
and today holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for woman's ills
known.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26

Jack Johnson has been telling his
Chicago friends that he will have no
trouble in putting Sam Langford and
Sam McVey on the blink when he
meets them in Australia. This may
be true as far as McVey is concerned,
but Jack will have to get into much
better condition than he is now if he
wants to win a decision over Lang
ford.
Sam always was a better fighter
than Jim Flynn, and 1t will be recall
ed that Jack had to work some TO ge;
Flynn. 1t therefore is up to the
champion to train as he never trained
before if he wants to keep the squat
~ colored boy from Boston from run
ming off with the heavyweight title.
Sam is one of the cleverest fight
ers in the game, and better hitter
for his weight never pulled on a glove.
If Johnson is not in the best of shape
Sam will wear him down and beat
him.
On the other hand, il Jack can
make good his threat to get into the
best trim of his fighting career, he
viii lick Langford and all the. others,
for he's one of the greatest fighters
ever known to ring history.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
BY John Hays Hammond.


All honest and fair minded Ameri-
cans, irrespective of political bias
recognize and respect President Tart
integrity of purpose. A remarkable
mental poise, a rare judicial tempera-
ment lies at the foundation of his
character and this fact was appre-
ciated by the American people long
before he was called to the chief mag
istracy. To these characteristics may
be added other dominating traits
/. E., inflexibility of purpose, straight
forwardness in doing things, and alb
solute frankness in public and pri-
vate expressions. In this respect,
what a contrast he presents to the
nominee OF the bull moose party! To
these qualities those VINO know MIN
well would add entire subordination
Of personal interests and motives and,
no less, the subordination OF partisan
ship to the general welfare Of the ma
ton. Then he has in a conspicuous
degree the courage Of his convictions.
great and abiding optimism, and
charity toward men only to be match :
ed in the character Of the immortal
Lincoln. To the qualities ! have
named, all under the discipline Of the
remarkable equanimity TO which |
have referred, he combines sincere
quality and a charm OF manner that
wins admiration and friendship even
from those who may be called his po-
litical enemies.
President Taft's inflexible honesty.
his unfailing judgment, his knowledge
of things military, his industry IN es-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26

Mrs. c. c. Bailey and A. L. Watson.
New Orleans. Oct 25.--Mrs. Bailey
squeezed the hand of A. l. Watson
and he loved her. In July Watson's
wife died of poisoning at Flanagan,
Tex. It was alleged that Mrs. Bailey
had agreed to kill her husband in the
same way.
1t is alleged further that she told
Watson her heart had failed her. and
that he then agreed to commit the
crime. Watson and Bailey were
friends of long standing, and when
Mrs. Bailey left for a visit to her
parents at Myrtle, La, Bailey invited
Watson to share his room with him.
In the night of September Bailey's
skull was crushed with an axe. Wat
sons explanation was that some I'M
identified person had committed the
deed, but he was put under arrest
Watson, while in his cell at Shreve-
port, heard the sobs OF an insane
woman not far away. Thinking that
| the woman was Mrs. Bailey and that
she had been arrested and told all.
he sent for the sheriff and wrote out
this confession, 1t is said:
am sullty anu am ready TO die
for my crime. l told Mrs. Bailey ]
would die for her, and the sooner they
hang me the better satisfied / viii be.
| When I raised the axe TO strike that
sleeping man. who had been my friend,
l said to myself: This will send my
| soul to hell That's where it belongs
and / am ready to CO.
Mrs. Bailey, who is now in Jail. is
twenty-seve years of age, pretty and
prominently connected. Her husband
was a sawmill foreman at Metcalf,
| La, and was a much handsomer man
| than Watson, who was logging con-
| tractor there. Mrs. Bailey and Wat
| son both have children.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
PENSACOLA TO
HAVE THE VETS
NEXT SESSION
TELEGRAM FROM GENERAL
WITCH, AT LAKE CITY, TO EF-
Feet THAT THIS CITY HAS
BEEN DECIDED UPON FOR NEXT
CONVENTION.

The Florida division of Confeder-
ate veterans which were in session
in Lake City this week have chosen
Pensacola as their place of meeting
next year, according to a telegram
received yesterday from General w.
l.. Witch, of this city.
AS Lake City has been the conven-
ton center for the veterans during
the past few years, next year will be
the first in which Pensacola will have
had the chance of entertaining them
in a decade.
The convention at Lake City has
been a notable one and was marked
by the unveiling of the memorial raised
to the Confederate soldiery on the
Olustee battlefield, before 5000 people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26

You find him in the crowded street
And in the country lane;
He's felt the sting of Arctic sleet
And climbed the hills of Spain.
No spot on earth's unknown to him;
He's roamed on ev'ry shore:
He's been in regions dark and dim
Where man ne'er trod before.
Where lions prowl and tigers crouch
He goes whene'er he can.
At being brave he is no SLOUGH
That moving picture man!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
SON OF EX-GOVERNOR OF
TENNESSEE Is DEAD

Bristol Tenn, Oct. 25.-Brown Nc
Millin, son of Ex-Governor Benton
McMillin, died here at $50 o'clock
this morning. The young man had
been seriously i'll for about ten days.
suffering from an intestinal trouble
which is believed to have been pto-
maine poisoning. Last Monday Gov
ernor McMillin suspended his cam
paign for election as governor on ac-
count of his sons illness. He was
present at the demise.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26

sential routine. his patience, his firm
ness, his unfailing courtesy, his COM
handing personality would have quail
flied him for the task which fell to
our revered Lincoln, or for any task
which calls for a man clear of pur-
pose. clear of mind, a man without
fear and without reproach. We have
today a crisis; happily. one that will
not lead to civil war, but one. never
theless, grave-a situation which re-
quires the domino ton of a president
clear of purpose. clear of mind, with
out fear, and without reproach.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26

On mountain peaks SO chill and high,
In marshes dark and dank
He goes, nor ever heaves a sigh,
But calmly turns a crank.
You find him oft where danger is,
A camera in his hand;
Where cannons boom and bullets whiZ
He goes and takes his stand.
He's fearless as the winds that blow:
He's always in the van;
IT can't" are words he doesn't know
That moving picture man.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
MOTHER OF
LARGE FAMILY
Tells How She Keeps Her
Health - Happiness For
Those Who Take
Her Advice.
Scottville, Mich. go want to tell you
how much good Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg

eCaOleCompound and
Sanative Wash have
done me. / live on a
acknowledgements
very h ard. l am
forty-fve years old,
and am the mother
of thirteen children.
Many people think
it strange that / am
not broken dow n
with hard work and
the care of nv fam
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
ATLANTA MAN SHOOTS
HIMSELF IN BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham, Oct. 25.-The dead
body of d. T. White, of Atlanta, was
found in a room in a hotel here this
morning. a pistol lying near the body
and a bullet III the brain of the man,
telling how death had been caused.
a note to the public and another to
the mans wife in Atlanta, indicated
suicide because of dependency on
account of inability to support his
family.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
John HAYS HAMMOND TELLS WHY HE
FAVORS REELECTION OF PRES TAFT

John Hays Hammond is one of
Americas leading mining engineers
and has been a lecturer on engineer
ing subjects to Columbia, Harvard
and other large universities. He has
always been a staunch Republican,
and is one of the influential men Of
the party.-The Editor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26

Ladies and Children's
Coats from $1.9s up on sale
at Mrs. Nordstrom's Mil
linery, No. II E. Intendencia
Street. Don't fail t. visit this
store.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
NEWSPAPER MEN ORDERED
TO LEAVE MEXICO

Dunn, an American newspaper corre-
spondent and c. 2. Il. Carisristi. a
secret agent of Feliz Diaz arrived
here today under charge of four Mex
lean secret agents, having been ex-
PEELED from Mexico in accordance
with article XxXIII, which affects So
called "pernicious foreigners
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-26
GOLD SPIKE TO
kRA|LROAD
OPENING MADE
WILL BE ON DISPLAY TODAY IN
THE WINDOWS OF JEWELER
WHO MADE IT-ExAcT SIZE
AND SHAPE COMMON SPIKE.

The handsome gold spike which will
be driven into the ties at the cele-
bration next Wednesday of the open
ing Of the Gulf. Florida and Alabama
railroad has been completed and is on
display today in the show window in
the jewelry store of r. L. Kennedy.
its maker, at 40 South Palafox street.
The spike weighs 147 pennyweights
and is valued at s240 It required j
great amount of skill and painstaking
labor to produce the artistic spike ac-
cording to the exact dimensions of
an ordinary railroad nail.