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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09
PLAYED 1ST GAME
Of SERIES BY
TWILIGHT
Northampton Won Easily BY
5 to 8 Score
VISITORS ARRIVED LATE
Game Did Not Start Until O'clock
Home Team Lest Through
Errors in One Inning.

The first game OF the series with
Northampton was won Sunday even
ing at Fowler park by the visitors,
score to 3.
Owing to delayed train the North
ampton team did not reach the
grounds until 4.45 and the game
started just before o'clock. No
body expected that nine innings
would be played, but the home team
rooters insisted ana iull game was
played though in the last two innings
the ball could hardly be seen from
the grandstand.
The home team lost the game
through errors by Finnegan and Ken
ney in the fourth inning. They
weren't the only ones that made err
rors, but theirs happened to come at
the critical time followed by three
hits which netted the visitors four
runs. The score.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09

rut on his head was evidently made
~ glancing instead of direct
blow as a large portion of the scalp
was torn away. His face was hlist-
cred from the escaping steam- but
he most unsightly injuries were on
his hands and arms. These were so
severely scalded that the skin and
flesh peeled away and a number OF
the finger nails are missing. Accord
ii 2 to some Of the persons who as
sisted in removing the injured. Shu-
iclt was the only one who did not
leave the wreck without assistance
He must have been near the front
Of the passenger car at the time the
trains came together. The forward
end Of the car was crushed and the
bottom ripped out for its entire
length. Shufeit when found was
partly in and partly out Of the wreck.
He was released and sat down on the
hank where he was found and placed
in the trolley car. After his injuries
had been attended to as vel as pos
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09

Charles Wardwell, the regular en-
gineer of the milk train, who was in
jured in the collision near the Yer
mont soldiers home crossing Satur
day evening, died Sunday noon in the
Troy city hospital. 1t was evident
after the first examination of Ward
wells injuries, that he could
not possibly recover.
The accident which was the worst
of its kind in the recent history OF
railroading in this locality happened
at about $50 in the evening just
north of the iron bridge over the
Roaring Branch and a short distance
north of the grounds of the Vermont
soldiers home.
Phe trains involved were the local
passenger running between this vii
lage and North Bennington and the
milk train running between Alburg
and New York city by the way of
Chatham.
The Dead
ARCHIE S. GOKAY of Rutland,
engineer of the passenger train; in
stantly killed, body horribly mangled.
DEAN DENSMORE of Troy, fire
man of the passenger train; both
legs cut off and body mangled.
CHARLES S. WARDWELL of Rut-
land, ENGINEER of the milk train frac-
ture of the skull, both jaws broken,
died of injuries.
The Injured.
JAMES H. SHUFELT, of Benning-
nf no ana \
train; head cut, face and hands bad
ly scalded, is in serious condition,
but physicians have hopes of his re-
covery.
THOMAS SLATTERY, of Benning
ton, baggageman on the passenger
train badly bruised and cut, should
er sprained, one ear cut almost in
two
b. ]. WHITAKER, of Rutland,
fireman on the milk train; has slight
cuts on the chest and leg injuries
slight.
HARRY ROBUCK of Wiliamstown,
passenger on the local; bruised and
cut, has bad cash on head.
MICHAEL PURCELL, of Troy pas
senger on the local; cut on one side
of head.
ANTONIO GIOVANNI. of Benning-
ton, passenger on the local. head
and hands cut
LOUIS HORTON of Albany, N. Y.
passenger on the local; badly
bruised.
NORRIS LEVIN of Bennington pas
senger on the local; hand cut and
back hurt.
EDWARD COLLINS, of South
SALISBURY, passenger on the local;
bruised about head and may have in
ternal injuries.
GEORGE II WARREN, of Rutland,
passenger on the local; has severe
cut on the right side of the head.
WILLIAM |, LOVE, of New York,
passenger on the local, severely
bruised.
WILLIAM LANDER, of Pittsfield.
passenger in rear coach of milk
train; cut on top of head, nose in
jured.
c. ]. SCOVELL of New York. pas
senger in rear coach of milk train;
slight cut on head.
When the trains came together the
big locomotive and the heavier cars
of the milk train naturally drove
back the lighter engine and cars of
the local. The passenger engine was
turned almost completely around and
tipped over the bank facing the SOL
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09
CARD OF THANKS

we desire to express our siposra
.nanks 10 the neighbors and fr;ends
VINO so kindly assisted us thronss
me long illness and at the death 80
OuIlai OF our dear wife and n,o,h.-
also Tor the beautiful floral ,-ss,..s..'
Lucius Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bisbon
Albert Bishop and FanSlr
MIS-. Arthur J. ElveIl ana rs.u-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09

Bennington l 0 0 0 0 0 3 l ks
Two base hit, Peloquin: three base
hit, Prindle. Harrington; bases on
balls by Harrington 2; struck out by
Harrington 4: left on bases, Benning.
ton 6, Cambridge 2; double plays
Finnegan to Connors to Carolan. Con
nors (unassisted) hit by pitched ball,
Prindle. Connors; umpire. Hodge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09
SHUT OUT CAMBRIDGE
Baseball Team Easily Defeated New
Workers at Morgan Park.

The Cambridge baseball team was
shut out at Morgan park Saturday
afternoon by score of to 0. The
New Workers were able to make but
one hit off Harrington and only one
of them reached second base.
Bennington played perfect game
and batted for total of Is bases.
The score:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09
Bennington.

lWO pdst MT rihhc5aht sac
rifice hits, Burns, Peoiquin;
stolen base, Prindle; bases on balls
by Saeger. Kenny, by PeloQuin,
Parle; struck out by Saeger, Pelo-
quin. Carolan; double plays. Burns,
Conroy, Mcclure. Peloquin, Connors,
Carolan; left on bases, Northampton,
5; Bennington 6; time, III. 35m.; UNI
pire Glenn Jones.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont. fair tonight and probably
Tuesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09

The injury. he believes. was received
when he was thrown against one OF
the small swing tables in the bag
gaee car.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-09

When the trains came together the
big locomotive and the heavier cars
of the milk train naturally drove
back the lighter engine and cars of
the local The passenger engine was
turned almost completely around and
tipped over the bank facing the SOL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
NO SETTLEMENT AT
 COMPROMISE FIGURES
Tuscaloosa Attorney Believes State Board Violates Constitution in
 Settling Certain Claims

Montgomery, October 22-tSpecial1 That the state board of compromise violates the constitution In settling claims in favor of the state at com- promise figures Is the opinion of c. R. Werner, an attorney of Tuscaloosa. who appeared before the compromise board today and protested against the set tlement which the Worden Allen com rdny. Il foreign corporation, attemptel 10 make with the board.
 Mr. Werner at the request of Gov ornor o'Neal brought suit against tlis concern for s60o0 for violating tho state laws in failing to register to do business In Alabama. The company to- day appeared before the board and asked to settle al compromise figures.
 A strenuous protest was registered by MT. Werner and final action of the board was held up pending the ar ,ivaI Of Governor c Neal, when the matter will be again considered.
 MT Werner is of the opinion th the board of compromise has no risht to settle with foreign corporations dt compromise figures. declaring that such action is violating the constita-' ton. According to Mir. Werner. the board has been acting contrary to the spirit Of the constitution in settling a mum Der of claims with foreign cor uorations during the past few months at compromise figures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
PARTIAL REPORT BY
 THE GRAND JURY 12S True Bills Found at
 Huntsville BUILDING NEW HOMES Believed Developments Will Be of Sensational Order in Investiga- tion-Money Was Used in
 the Recent Elections
BUILDING NEW HOMES

Huntsville, October 22.-(Special)- After being in session for two weeks the grand jury has made partial show ing that 12s true bills have been found. The final report will be made on Fri day of the present week.
 Judge James Ballentine In the law and equity court yesterday disposed of 12 cases and set the dates for number of trials for tile last of this month and the first of November. The jurymen were charged by the judge at the be- ginning of court to get all the facts concerning the use of money and Illegal voting in the recent city and county elections. It is believed the develop iments will be of a sensational order.
 Killed by "The NewsbOy" The body of Joe Pychon, the negro, who is believed to have met death by being run over by the Newsboy' as she pulled out from Huntsville on Sun day, was shipped to his former home near Deposit yesterday. The negro S skull was crushed.
 Mrs. J. N. Troupe Dead Mrs. Eugenia Troupe wife of J. N Troupe of Abingdo village, died yester- day afternoon at the city hospital after a short illness with a complication of diseases. Her husband and four small children survive her. Burial was made in Maple Hill cemetery.
 The contractors here have begun work on the erection of number of new homes for Huntsville. They have as much work as they can finish by spring, and the addition of these handsome homes will add materially to the at tractiveness of the residence portion. The old Ira K. Collins site, one of the landmarks, has been sold to Mrs. Lula Harris, and she will erect a home there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
FOREIGNERS SETTLE
 IN BALDWIN COUNTY
Nearly Fifty Families Will Come Over This Winter - County
 Aids Democratic Cause

Bay Mlnette October 22.--(special.)-K. J. Hanak who has been in the old coun- try for the past six months securing get tiers for Baldwin county, returned Sun day afternoon with seven who are look ing over the country at the present time
 with the view of selecting lands for about 25 or 40 families that will come over about
 Christmas or soon after The seven who are here now will remain here some time
 to become thoroughly acquainted with the
 conditions that they may report to their
 friends when they return to the old coun- try.
 Secretary-Treasurer J. M. Voltz of the Wilson and Marshall club of this county states that 1t is his opinion thatthe presi- dent of the club would call final meet ing for Saturday evening of this week
 at which time final report would be made of the work of the club and the amount which has been forwarded to the national committee since the club was or gan.zed A review of the donations from the county to date show that s221.6 has been the countys part in the campaign. This amount included the club of the local newspaper, the club and all indi- vidual contributions that have been re- ported as having been sent in. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
A YOUTHFUL CORN
 GROWER IN LOWNDES

Fort Deposit, October 2.-tSpecial)-It is conceded that Dayton Cassady. youth whom Lowndes county is proud to own. Is not only one of the bright stu dents of the Lowndes County High schools but one of the most successful corn growers in the county. Young Cas- sady is an active member of the Boys Corn club of this place and raised on one acre 93ia bushels of corn at a cost of less than 30 cents a bushel.
 Messrs. J. B. Farrior and Posey Bishop, two prominent citizens of Fort Deposit. have just returned from the State Fair at Montgomery, displaying many blue rib- bons won with their fine herd of regis tered Poland-China hogs, besides win ming a nice sum in cash.
 The many friends of ]. Frank Hatte- mer, who is classed among the breeders of fine birds, will be pleased to know that with his exhibit of White orpingtons at the State Fair at Montgomery he cap tured first. second and third prizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
A Lady'S Comment
 On Medicine and Religion

ligion coming back together again. With your immense facilities for spreading useful information I am sure you will greatly assist the prog ress of the times In sending out broad cast such articles. I want you to know that your efforts are appreciated. i-
 AS to Peruna. have nothing to say. 1 very seldom make use of any medicine. But assure you that your article has so enthused me with the good advice 1t contains that if I have any need for medicine I shall certainly buy a bottle of Peruna. l shall not neglect to recommend it to others also"
 Pe-ru-na. Man-a-lin and La-cu-pia manufactured by the Pe-ru-na Com pany. Columbus, Ohio. Sold by Eugene Jacobs drug store, Gum Drug Co.,, and Collier Drug Co.
 SPECIAL NOTICE -M Many persons inquire for The Old-time Peruna. They want the Peruna that their Fathers and Mothers used to take. The old Peruna Is now called Katarno. If your dealer does not keep it for sale. write the Katarno Company. Columbus. Ohio. and they will tell you all about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
News of Ensley

For the purpose of raising funds for the church the members of the Epworth league of the Ensley Methodist church teams will compete. Miss Ziegler and Miss Simpson are captains of the op- posing teams
 The funeral of Mildred. the little daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs Granger, was held from the residence in Pratt City yes terday afternoon.
 St. Margarets Guild will be entertained this afternoon at the residence of Mrs Edith Edwards, TIP Avenue II. The members are urged to attend the meet ing which will be held at 3 o'clock.
 The "story Hour for children. which in the past has proven so popular with the little folks, will be resumed next Thursday afternoon at the Ensley public library Miss Freisleben will have charge of the reading. which will begin at 3 o'clock.
 The resumption of the popular Amphion club dances Friday evening. october 25, event of the week. The initial dance of to F.
 Much disappointment was expressed by citizens of Ensley over the announcement that Avondale park had been selected for the location of the zoo. Those inter- ested in the campaign to locate the 'aD- finals in Ensley have been aware fer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
NEGRO SAVES LIFE OF
 SHERIFF AT HEFLIN

Henin, October 22.-( -(special.) " A. Cook of Cleburne came near losing his life last night while placing a ne- gro by the name of Davis in jail. After jailing the negro he stepped inside the cell where Tom Jacks was incarcerated and was knocked down by Jacks with a stove wrench. Jacks made a rush for the cell door, but the negro who has just been placed in jail came to the sheriffs s rescue and gave furious battle to the sheriff's assaiant holding Jacks at bay until MT. Cooks wife came to the door and dragged the sheriff out and slamming the door of the cell
 The negro sustained several bruises and cuts. but is not seriously wounded. The negro deserves great deal of praise for the heroic efforts in saving the sherff's life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

The following letter is from lady whose name I am, not at liberty to use. If I should mention her name she would be Known by almost every reader. She writes in part
 pr. s. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio: ss"Your article entitled Medicine and Religion has been read and re-read by me many times. It seems to me that the article contains the substance of all that has been said about Christ ian Science, new thought, suggestive therapeutics and other forms of mental healing.
 T am very much pleased to observe that you are putting out into the world such useful literature. It will do un- told good, without doubt; not only for those who take medicine, but for those who try to get along without taking medicine. Your article is terse, to the point and will be read by thousands.
 Medicine and religion have always been very closely associated. Only in very recent years have the two been regarded as separate professions. l am glad you brought this, out so clear ly. The tendency of today Is strongly In the direction of medicine and re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

The concordia Beneficial society will give an entertainment and ball at it's hall, 10i4 Avenue F, at o'clock to- night A two act war drama Along the Potomac by Mrs. Frank Harms, will be the feature Of the evening Dan cng will begin at o'clock. Harms or chestra will furnish the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
.EUF FAULA SCHOOLSUP ID A HIGH STANDARD City Health Officer Gives 1i Clean Bill of Health ADVERTISING THE FAIR Bishop Beckwith Will Confirm Class at St. James Episcopal Church
 Early in December-Eufaula
 Wants Roundhouse
ADVERTISING THE FAIR

Hufauia, October 2.-(Special l)-Dr Fenn. the city health officer. has Just completed an inspection of the sanitary conditions of the public schools of the city which shows everything to be in superb order and up to high stan dard of cleanliness in every way. The health condition of the pupils while as a whole is gratifying, disclosed 163 attendants who had not compiled with tre requirements of undergoing vac cination and this work is now being done daily.
 Bishop Beckwith Coming
 Formal announcement was made at St James church Sunday morning that Rev. Bertram E. Brown, former rector of the parish, would spend week here about the middle of November when he would deliver several sermons and lectures during the time. It was also announced that Bishop Beckwith would pay the parish a visit early in Decem Der for the purpose of administerlns the rite of confirmation to class that it Ia hoped will be in readiness by that time.
 Eufaula After Roundhouse
 c. c. Mercer, mayor of the city, mas just returned from Macon, where ne was in consultation with the Central railroad officials relative to the pro posed establishment of rouhuhouse in this city and the putting on or an eytra passenger train between this cl,y anof Smithville, Ga, Mayor Mercer gives out some very encouraging in- formation.
 Goes East for Treatment
 NJ. M Beringer. prominent citizen who has been confined to his home TOT several weeks from illness has gone to Baltimore for treatment where ms friends hope to hear of his speed! restoration to his usual health ana vigor.
 Cotton Arrives Slowly
 Owing to the continued rains col.o', is coming in slowly and the general continent is that trade conditions are away off as compared with last season. sspecially in retail way.
 Advertising Street Fair
 The committee in charge of the street fair are leaving no stones unturned to- ward advertising the occasion ana the merchants are embellishing thelr sta tionery in extending invitations 10 ther out -of-town customers to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS ID MEET Convention Convenes at Ft.
 Payne Saturday NO MAIL ON SUNDAY Rev. l. K. Waller Undergoing Treat
NO MAIL ON SUNDAY
Rev. I. K. Waller Undergoing Treat ment in Birmingham Infirmary. Price of Cotton Seed Is
 Steadily Advancing

Fort Payne October 22.-fSpecial.)- The Third District Sunday School con vention will meet at this place satur- quarterly meeting of this district and will be held at the Presbyterian church at this place.
 Miss Myra Batchelder field secretary of the state association, will be present and deliver the principal address. and there will be other interesting features at this convention, although there has been no formal programme issued.
 It Is expected that every Sunday and Prof N. ]. Callan, superintendent of the Third district. expects to arouse enthusiasm and get things started off right before holding other conventions later on.
 No Sunday Mail
 The postoffice was closed last Sun day and hereafter there will be no mail delivered on Sunday at this place.
 A few weeks ago number of citizens signed a petition asking that the off oiais would close the office at this place and give the postmaster and clerks Sun day for rest with the result above.
 The morning mail will be received and placed in the postoffice boxes. but will not be given out in general deliv cry, neither will there be any mail made up at this place Sunday night.
 Recital Monday Night
 The Zwingle quartet, which furnished the music for the revival services held at the Presbyterian church at this place a few weeks ago, will give musical recital at the courthouse Monday night for the benefit of the Presbyterian church at this place.
 Minister Under Treatment
 The Rev. Isaac K. Waller pastor of the Methodist church al Fort Payne, Is in Birmingham infirmary for treat ment. The Rev. Waller underwent a serious operation last spring and has never entirely recovered from the ef- fects.
 Cotton Seed Advances
 The price of cotton seed keeps ris- ing and there Is a steady demand for all that Is brought to town. Several car loads have been shipped from this place and there will be others to fol- low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
SYLACAUGA NOTES

sylacauga, October 22.-(special)--Co stable John Persons fired several shots at hobo" whom he found tampering with a Central of Georgia freight car q few evenings since.
 Since the decline in the price of cot ton the farmers have quit bringing 1t to town and selling as freely as they did.
 Work on the new $20,0o0 Methodist church is nearing completion and the congregation expects 10 hold services in the building early In November
 Contractors and hands are busy on tho new grade from the main line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad to the new Scott marble quarry, a few miles above town, and the work, will soon be completed: 3fsR# PftRkf
 Night Marshall F. C.. Heath has re- signed his position on the police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
What Is a HOokworm?

Lexington, Ky, october 22-An etrort 4o determine whether there is any reia- tionship between hookworm and pellagra was begun here today, when state board os health experts began an examination of the 1o50 patients of the state nos pital. The examinations will require "a houf two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
CHEROKEE HOLDS |TS| FIRST FAIR THIS FALL
J. H. Wood Dies at Centre After Long Illness-Ar-
 ticles of Incorporation

Centre, october 22.-(special)-Th first county fair ever held in Cherokee will be opened here October 20 and continue four days. The management mas made elab- crate arrangements to insure it's success and the people of the county are giving 1t hearty support.
 After a long illness J. H. Wood, one of the best citizens of the county, died this afternoon at the age of 5s. He was one of the leading candidates for tax col lector in the primary last April, though he failed of renomination
 The Cherokee County Gin company, capitalized at 5000 in 200 shares at s10 each, has filed incorporation papers in the probate office. Their residence is Pol lands Bend. postoffice, Leesburg, R. r. D. They will gin. run saw mills and do a general milling business. The incorpora- tors are J. M, W. E. and J. F. Hannah, John w. Livingston. w. A. and c. C. Knighton. J. l.. Dakc. E. Sewel, J. F. Matthews. Asa Hicks. Joe Clark, w. H. Lumpkin and John smith.
 The Stinson Milling company with a cal pita1 stock of s10OO0, in 900 shares of $50 each. has incorporated under the gen eral laws of Alabama and will erect a fine plant at the old McElvath mill site OF Terrapin creek south of Centre, three miles. This is one of the finest water power sites in this section of the state and the company proposes to do all kinds of milling. including oil mills, saw, blaming and shingle mills and establish and oper- ate light and power plant. The incor- porators are w. A. Stinson. s. G. Stinson, John A. Lee and Emory Jordan: post office, centre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
Pisgah Prayer Circle

The Pisgah Prayer circle Will meet at 8 D. m. today in the oHlces ot the Pisgah Home assoclalioh' ,, Chomher of Commerce building. A full ottendauce of all ladies interested IT the Pisgah work is desired. Commenc- ing today the ladies will meet every Wednesday at 3 p. m. in the offices of the association.