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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

A MASQUERADE skating party
was held at the skating rink
Tuesday night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

Mrs. s. A. Cooper is enjoying
:he climate of sunny Florida for
q few weeks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

w. R. Hammond, of Tell City,
spent the first part of this week
in Jasper looking after business
for the Prudential ms. Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

my child was burned terribly about
tie fase. neck and chest. L applied DIR.
Tbom.. 'clectic Oil. The pain ceased
and the child sank ITO a restful sleep"
Mrs. Nancy. NJ. hanson, Hamburg,
n. y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

Medicines tina: aid nature are always
NEST effectual. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plans 1t allays
the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the
secretions and aids nature In restoring
tho system to a healthy condition.
Thousands bave testified to its superior
excellence. Sold by all dealers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

Born--On Tuesday, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Fierst, a girl.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

For Sale Vol. l. and Vol.2,
Series l of the War of the Re-
.bellion, Official Records Union
and Confederate Armies. Pub
.lished by the Govt in 1880.
Those who have parts of the set
may be able % use the first 2
Vol. issued. See Ben Ed Doane.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
. s::s: I'll: =. &NMzzM

The murder case of E. Meri-
deth which was venued here from
Spencer county comes up for trial
next Wednesday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19
The Woman'S Tonic

8 A woman'S health de-
i ponds so much upon her
a delicate organs, that the
! least trouble there affects
8 her whole system. 1t is
y the little things that count,
in a Woman'S life and
health. If you suffer from
any of the aches and
pains, due to womanly
weakness, take Cardui at
once, and avoid more Seri-
Gus troubles. We urge
you 10 try il. Begin today.
ZsHWkz
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

A girl was born to MIR. and
, Mrs. ]. P. Huther last week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

For 500. We will sell a 4
room cottage on a lot 40x10O feet
on East 4th, Street. his is a
bargain; S40O cash md wears
Iime on the other 200. zee
BEN. ED. DOANE, Jasper. Ind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

The Trinity Sunday School has
elected the following officers and
teachers for the ensuing year:
Superintendent Horace NJ Kean.
Asst Supt. John Himsel.
Secretary Miss Olive Rudolph.
Treasurer Tolbert Myers.
for class
No. l Miss Esther Wuchner.
No. 2 Miss Thersia Myers.
No. 3 Miss Matilda Reifle.
No a MIR. Brettelle.
No 5, Not yet selected.
No 6. Richard NJ. Milburn.
The superintendent appointed
Miss Esther Wuchner, Organis'
for the year and Martha Mccall
and Levedia Stewart, Librarians
for the same period.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

Jacob Nigg vas in from he ler-
vile. Tuesday. on business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

Mr.. Benedict Dupp, Sr , a wei
known citizen of this county,
died at his home north Of Jasper
last Thursday morning. The
funeral was held Saturday in st
Joseph's church. The deceased
leaves a widow and nine children
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

George Bauer was down from
Dubois, TUESDAY, on business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-01-19

January Is, q weeks)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
NEGRO LOSES BOTH
 HIS HANDS IN GIN
Blizzard Holds Ozark in Its Grip. Bowling Files a Big
 Law Suit

Ozark January 14.-(Speclal. .)-Louis Blackman, colored. had both hands cut off at the ozark Cotton oil company's plant here last night.
 He and another young negro, Arthur Matthews, were there together. When Blackman stopped down to put in seed to be pressed Matthews showed him for ward at the same time. 1t is alleged dropping the press suddenly on his hands
 The blizzard has this section in its grasp today and the people are towering about their hearths to keep warm. It be- gan to drizzle early in the night and later sleet began to fall. This morning the roofs of houses were covered with ice and the caves fringed with icicles. The ground was also frozen and Is not yet thawed out.
 R. M. Bowling, by his attorney s. P. Cain of Cairo. Ga, filed suit in Chancellor Gardner's court this morning against the estate of the late Winiam Garner for s30.00O.
 The ground for the suit is the alleged killing of Marion Mcdonald in a store some two years ago by Carroll Garner. son of William Garner and this suit is brought by R. M. Bowling as admin istrator, for damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
Roberts & Son Salvage Sale 2O24 Third Stand of Jemson Real Estate and n Co.,
 ALL SALES CASH
kAPLAN WILL CASE
 ID SUPREME COURT

Anniston January 14.-(SpeciaD.-One of the cases which went lip to the supreme court on appeal from this district at this session of the supreme court was that Of Robert Kaplan who is contesting the will of his father. the late R. II. Kaplan, T wealthy Annlston Hebrew.
 A large part of the property of the deceased was willed to charity, the bene- ficiaries being hospitals for consump- tives of the Jewish race at Jerusalem and Denver, a proposed Anniston charity hos pitai, to be established, and the son of |, the deceased, besides other minor be- quests. Judge Thomas w. Coleman and other trustees of the estate were recent ly favored in a decision by Chancellor w. w. Whiteside and Kaplan appeals from that decision.
 As some tange has developed with reference to the hospitals at Denver ana Jerusalem, there being more than one of this kind at both places. it is possible under the will that the proposed Anniston hospital will get the money provided for them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
DEVOTION

Meridian, Miss, January 14-(SpeciaD.- - striking instance of the reward of de- voton and perseverance for the welfare of father by the daughter is that of Charles R. Smith, the celebrated Lowndes county convict and his daughter, Miss Estelle Smith, who has been bending ev- cry energy to secure for him a pardon and failing in this she succeeded in hav- ing him transferred from the state con- vict farm to the East Mississippi Insane Hospital, of Meridian. Smith was brought to this city yesterday morning by Dr. Gathings, superintendent of the Rankin state farm.
 This case had been before the public for some time, as Miss Smith had been circulating petitions over the state and they had been freely signed. Just as the success was beginning to crown her er- forts, new feature of the case was brought about when the Mississippi Travellers association, through it's mem- bers. circulated counter petitions, which were also freely signed. E. A. Laurent, the Nashville travelling man, who was shot and killed by Smith in Lowndes county, at Artesia, two years ago, was d member of the Travellers association.
 There has gone forth an erronious inn pression over the country that were MT. Smith placed in the asylum that his mind would improve. that he would become sane and them would be released. This idea has been exploded by the informa- ton that is found in the state law, which makes it compulsory that if Smith were adjudged sane by the superintendent Of the hospital after he has been an inmate of that institution, that he shall return to the prison. Inasmuch as peranoia Is given as his disease, and this disease be- ing ineurable, it is probable that he will not be returned to the state farm, but may be pardoned by governor of the state.
 representative of The Age-Herald was permitted to interview Mir Smith yester- day afternoon and he found that the patient was inclined to be nervous and excitable. His health is failing and he is growing feeble. He discussed the 1s- sues of the day and for the most part appeared to be in his right mind, until . he would forget himself, and fall into fit of meanchoia.
 Miss Estelle Smith, daughter of the pa- tient, will reside at the old home at Ar tesla. in I.owndes county, but will pay frequent visits to her father. She did not accompany him to Meridian yesterday, but will come here some time during the coming week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
SOCIETY ACTIVE
 AT GREENSBORO

Greensboro, January 14.-(SpeciaD.-The past week has been unusually gay in so- ciety, though the mercury has been as low as 1T degrees. Mrs. C. c. Seed en- tertained at series of bridge luncheons, the first being in honor of Mrs. Adolf Kind. who leaves very soon for her home at Turin, Italy. Mrs. Seed carried out a very pretty idea. having each guest write something for Mrs. Kind to read en voy- age, and placing each in a sealed en- velope dated. All of the envelopes were enclosed in a very artistic hand painted case.
 Mrs. Ernest Otis and Miss Julia Ran- dolph gave a handsome afternoon bridge for Mrs Kind on Thursday. About 4d guests were bidden. and a salad course was served, after bridge. The score prize was won by Mrs. Charles Anderson, and the consolation by Mrs. Edwin Jack. The honoree was presented with lovely water color picture. as a souvenir of the occasion.
 MT, and Mrs. Jack E. Powers of Mound yille are visiting relatives here.
 Mir. Richard Cobbs of Anniston Is q guest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. II. Cubbs at "Contentment.H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
COURT RULES ON
 THE POPE APPEAL

Arniston, January 4.-(Special)-The ruling of the supreme court fin granting a new trial of the case of Erwin Pope, charged with the murder of J. w. Me- Clurkin, a prominent miller and planter of Oxford, and four times sentenced to hang, which has just been made, Is con- siGered to intimate that John Body, one of the chief witnesses against Pope, may be implicated in the crime.
 The supreme court says in part: "The evidence against the defendant was en- tirely circumstantial, and in many re- sDects unusual and peculiar. We have re- viewed the whole evidence with a special view to it's tendencies with respect to the possible responsibilitys of Body for the crime charged against the defendant; and, in the light of this examination, we are now all of the opinion that the com posite effect of all the circumstances shown in evidence might have led the jury by deductions not strained nor rational. to impute the commission of the crime 10 Body"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
ROMANCE OF THE
 SEA IS REVEALED Young Man Presented With Medal for Saving
 Eight Lives

Paris, January i-CSpeeiaD.-Th pre- sentation by President Joubet of medal to Noel Lambezellec, q 2l year old fish erman of Brest for the saving of eight lives from the sea last night has uncover ed very pretty romance of the sea.
 Some busybody wrote that Jan lam bezellec. father of Noel, was a bachelor. that Noel was not his son. therefore not eligible for the medal.
 A man was sent to investigate this story. This is the story the old man told:
 "Yes, 1t is true 1 never married but Noel is my son and the sea is his moth- CT. Twenty-one years ago Goulveo and T were keeping the Belle Isle lighthouse, living in a building 60 feet high on a bare rock in the midst of the sea on Christmas eve we quarreled. and sat si- lently by dying fire absorbed in our own thoughts. Storms had kept the boat away three days; we had little food and no more tobacco. The sea moaned and dashed the rock and the winds whistled and swore at us. but we were used to 1t. I remember wondering whether ar IF o'clock we should hear the church bells from the shore as we sometimes did.
 Suddenly we heard crash on the rocks. Stay here and sec to the fire I said Its my watch. Be careful com rade,' said Goulvec. We were not talka- tive men and our quarrel was forgotten in the presence of danger outside.
 After much trouble I got down to the rock and found small boat pumping, and from a little bundle in 1t came q high pitched weight. l don't know how I got tile bundle out of the boat with out drowning myself, but finally I stum- bled into the lighthouse with 1t. Comrade. here's a visitor I gasped. Saint Joseph, cried Goulvec Tt is our Lord himself
 But it was only baby boy whom tht sea had washed up to us. and as Goul yec had a wife and lad of his own agreed to call the baby Noel and tha I should take him to be my son.
 "Papers? No, I have never though about papers for him. But if you say s he must have them
 Noel kept the medal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
FEUD CASE GOES TO
 HIGHEST TRIBUNAL

Anniston. January 14.-(SpeciaD.-Judg s. w. Tate has returned from Montgom- cry, where he went to submit the ap- peal in the case of Cross Pearce, who was convicted here of complicity in the murder of Shelt and Sarge Kennedy, cul- minating the notorious Pearce-Kennedy feud cases in this county.
 Young Pearce is said to have killed Sarge Kennedy, boy of about his own age. The former is the son of Dr. John F. Pearce, who was convicted of mur- dering Shelt Kennedy, father of Sarge Kennedy. and the boys appeal was sub mitted to court just about the time that his father decided not to appeal Both faher and son are now doing time in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
QUICK WIT OF LEPER
 BOY AVERTS FIRE

New Bedford, Mass, January hl-(Spe cial lowing to the quick wit of Archis Thomas, a l0-year-old Upton, Mass, High school student. condemned to living death among the leper coloney at Peni- kez island, the revenue cutter Acushnet was able to reach the island in time this afternoon to sxtinguish fire that threat ened to wipe out the entire village, leav- ing the afflicted men and women without shelter on desolate bit of sand with the thermometer, registering 20 below zero. Young Thomas who had made fad of wireless telegraphy before his disease be- came pronounced. had been placed in charge of the wireless station on the is- land and flashed the cali for help to the mainland as soon as the fire began 10 assume dangerous proportions
 Those aboard the Acushnet report that the shacks of the lepers were saved, but that the administration building is a total loss. Arrangements have been made for supplies until a new building can be erected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
GEORGIA BANKS
 SHOW PROGRESS Most Substantial Evidence Reduction Shown in Over
 drafts, Says Speer

Atlanta, January 14.--(Special )4-In giv- ing out a comparative statement regard ing Georgia's state banks. in order to show the improvement made and the bet ter condition attained in practically every direction during the last year, State Treasurer W. J. Speer calls attention to most interesting phase of the situa- tion
 "One of the most substantial evidences of progress shown by Georgia's banks and we now have approximately $50 state banks-is the large reduction shown in the amount of overdrafts. Despite the fact that we have added 91 new banks to the list during the year just closed. oyerdrafts have been reduced by approx imately 50 per cent, as compared with 1910.
 T think this is one of the most hope ful signs in connection with the bank ing situation in the state. 1t not only indicates greater care on the part of the banks in the transaction of business, but also that depositors are in better posi- ton as to cash assets. One year ago the overdrafts in Georgias state banks amounted to Si929, S6O .45, as compared with only $2 193,S6l S3 today-nearer 55 per cent less than 50 per cent.
 "I think if it were known to cashiers generally that under a decision of the supreme court of the United States they are responsible on their bonds for any losses to the banks they serve as a re- suit of overdrafts, they would be consld- erably more cautious in the matter of permitting customers to overdraw their accounts"
 Other figures regarding the state banks given out by the treasurer show that the state banking resources have increased during the year by s6,455, 12S; cash has increased g, ,17s.6 .620 80; paid in capital has increased $2,674,134.24; surplus and profits show an increase of sl. 29S .65; deposits have increased &, 3,937, ,507. .S3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 WORKER TO SPEAK

Annlston, January 14.-(Special )--Hugh Cork, general secretary of the Interna- tional Sunday School association, will be in this city to conduct Sunday school institute at the First Presbyterian church on January 22-24. He will be assisted by D. W. Sims, secretary of the Ala bama Sunday School association; Leon Palmer, MT. sims assistant, and Mrs. s. P. Mason. superintendent of teacher trafn- ing of Birmingham. MT Cork Is now touring the south and he will visit sev- era! cities of importance while i'm Ala bama He is said to be an international authority on sunday school work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
TO GIVE MINSTREL
 AT BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette. January H.-(Special)- The members of the School Improvement association os this place held very en- thusiastic meeting at the schoolhouse yes- terday afternoon at o'clock, at which time regular business matters were at- tended to and new business taken up. It was decided that the association give -ninstrel show some time in the near future for the purpose of raising funds. Several new members were taken into the organizations,
 inc Baldwin County Producers cor ppration Of Foley. in the lower end of the county, announce that it nas electt d the ioiiovIng officers for the coming year: President. L. N. Blair; secretary man ager. Charles A. Boiler; directors, c. l.. Barnes. F. W. Kuhn. J. l. Mum, J. F. smitIi, M.. s Dreitzler, E. Clearwater ard L. Lindoerfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
DR. HARRIS WILL
 REPLY ID CHARGES Bitter Attack Made on Att lantan by Westmoreland HARRIS IS SUSTAINED
Ex-President of the State Board of Health Charges Secretary With Extravaganza, Neglect, Etc.
 Atlanta Doctors Divided

Atlanta. January -(SpeciaL)-Specifie reply of Dr. H. F. Harris, secretary and executive officer of the state board of health, and of the board Itself, to the recent serious charges published by Dr. Willis F. westmoreland, former presi- dent of the board. involving Dr. Harris is awaited with no small interest.
 So far as the board is concerned 1t has, with the single exception of pr. Westmoreiand, sustained Dr. Harris throughout When Dr. Westmoreland made his charges of extravaganza. neg lect. incompetency, graft and others last September, the board fully exonerated pr. Harris and declined further to con sider the matter. Thereupon Dr. West moreland rendered his resignation as president and pr. Samuel c. Benedict of Athens was elected.
 pr. Westmoreland then took his charges to Gov. Hoke Smith, who merely referred them back to the board with precisely the same result as when they were first presented. pr. Westmoreland then wait ed until just before the annual meeting of the board a few days ago, rendered his resignation to Governor Slaton as a member of it, and in that connection made his charges public.
 At it's annual meeting the board again exonerated Dr. Harris, pronouncing the charges unfounded. It also appointed a committee to draft a specific and de- tailed reply to pr. Westmoreland, and this committee is now at work upon it's sfateinentsf 2 ssAt* @fff
 The situation is a very peculiar one Dr Westmoreland is a surgeon of rec ognized ability and standing, and his friends insist that he never makes a statement without preparing himself to back it up.
 On the other hand, Dr. Harris occupies 2 position in. the medical and scientific world as high as that of any physician in Georgia or the south. The results of his researches are far-reaching, and he Is frequently quoted on scientific medical work over the country. He is known as man of the highest integrity as we'll as unquestioned ability.
 Again 10 well known and high stand ing physicians from all sections of Geor- gia have three times declared that no blame attached to him in any of the matters cited by Dr. Westmoreland, and the strength of his backing is unques- toned.
 The aHalr mas ulVlued the pnyslclans of Atlanta, or many of them, into two camps; each side has its adherents, but this is more largely personal, it is said, than controlled by any evidence on either side. The doctors are not talking much except among themselves.
 The board has undoubtedly expanded In many directions since it's establishment some 10 years ago, and is doing a good work for the state. It Is at least con sidered unfortunate that anything should have occurred to cast d damper upon it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
WILL DRIVE CATTLE
 TICK FROM GEORGIA
Cotton Seed Crushers' As sociation Will Wage War
 fare Against Pest

Atlanta, January 1-(special.D-Th Cotton Seed crushers' association of Georgia, through it's members, will wage a vigorous warfare to eradicate the cat tie tick from the state. President E. P. McBurney and Secretary P. D. Me- Carley, working with a special committee of the association, are now outlining a campaign which will be put up to the individual members with the request that they organize their communities and coun- ties for this fight.
 Tn this work the crushers will CO., operate with Dr. F. M. Neighbert, dl- rector of the cattle tick eradication work for the United States department of agri- culture in Georgia, and the state de- pertinent of agriculture, which is all ready at work in this crusade.
 It is proposed that each member of the Cotton Seed CrIshers' association will organize his community and county into a league whose object shall be to work up sentiment looking toward the eradica- ton of the cattle tick, which, it Is esti- mated, is costing the live stock industry of the south over s5.000.000 a year.
 It is stated by those officials who are conducting the cattle tick quarantines that by, the use of the dipping vat, through which infected cattle are driven and by which they are rid of the tick, this plague to live stock in Georgia can be entirely driven out of the state in five years.
 The state department of agriculture and Dr. Neighbert are already at work in this way and in those counties which have taken hold they are meeting with splendid success.
 At the recent convention of the Crush CTS association, by unanimous vote 1t was decided that such a campaign was the most important matter to which this association could lend its aid.
 Details of the campaign which promises so much for Georgia will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
COUNTY DETERMINED
 TO GET ITS SHARE
Decision Awarding Half of Road Tax to the City Appealed to the
 Supreme Court

Annlston. January 1f.-(Special)-The case which grows out of the act of the legislature granting cities 70 per cent of the county road and bridge tax, recent ly decided in favor of the county, has been appealed from the city court to the supreme court. Judge Coleman of the city court held the city to be entitled 10 90 per cent of the tax. It is claimed, however, that the county has adopted a means of preventing further payment to the city regardless of the decision of the supreme court by increasing the levy and making it general tax for all purposes. Hence there is no special road tax" as mentioned in the legislative act, so that the cities can have no claim under the terms of the law.