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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
Amended Articles of incorporation

This is to certify that the stock
holders of the Lee g. Gingery Com
pany did on the 26th day of February,
A. d. 1912, at a special meeting called
for that purpose, adopt the follow
ing resolutions:
Be it resolved that Article three (3)
of the Articles of Incorporation of
the Lee g. Gingery Company, be
amended to read as follows:
The amount of capital stock Of said
Company shall be 100000, to be di-
vided into 1000 shares of Sl00 each.
Such capital stock shall be paid at
such times and in such amounts and
i'm such manner, in money or property
as the Board of Directors may deter
mine and direct.
M. w. LEE,
President
l. w. GINGERY,
Secretary
Witnessed by:
A. j. KIRGHIS.
A. j. POWKRS
State of Minnesota, County of
Stearns:
On this 22nd. day of April, A. d.,
1912, before me notary public in and
for said county, personally appeared
M. w. Lee, president and L. w. Gin
gerry, secretary of the Lee & Gingery
Company, to me well known to be
ing certificate, and acknowledged that
they executed the same on behalf OF
| the stockholders of the Lee & Gin
gerry Company.
| A. ]. POWERS
! Notary Public,
Stearns County
My commission expires Nov. Z, 1918.
SEAL SIT
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

For summer fuel, use jack pine
wood, sold by Jas. Ingram Lum-
Der Co. Phone IS. SOFT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
BROzO BOUNDOVER
 ON BRIBERY CHARGE
Brennan Principal Witness Against the Detroit
 Alderman

Detroit, August 2s.--Alderman Louis Brozo was this afternoon bound over to stand trial on the charge of having accepted bribe of $10O, in return for alleged municipal fa.vors granted the Wabash railroad. His bond was reduced from s5ooO to 5000, which he fur nished
 Detective Walter J. Brennan, who claims to have bribed Brozo and F other aldermen, was the principal wit ness again today. He said that Former Committee Clerk Edward R. Schreiter. who confessed to having been impli- cated in number of 'boodle deals, and who in his cofession accused mem bers of the common council of grating, told him he would be able to influence the council to close street at the request of the Wabash but the in fiuence" would cost s6S00 and he would have tn handle the money himself.
 'This didn't fit in with my plans, testifieN Brennan, and l insisted that I handle the coin myself"
 The defense made a strenuous but unsuccessful effort to force the prose- cution to introduce telephonic records of alleged conversations between Bren- nan and the accused aldermen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
ARE NAMED FOR THE
 REFERENDUM ELECTION SEPT. 9

Ninth ward B. A. Pepperman, Joe Weiferich, Max Karpales C. w. James. George Eustis, B. H. Mooney.
 Tenth ward H. J. Martin, w. R. Star buck, R. V. Allgood, Joe McDonough. D. c. Ball. D. J. Overs.
 Eleventh ward: J. w. Lacey, Joe I.unsford, A. P. Stephens. G. l.. Ander- son, William Spencer, J. E. Ellis.
 Twelfth ward H. Wilkinson, P. J. Dnffin, J. B. Gibson, R. A. posey. O. Helm, R. D. Thompson.
 Thirteenth ward: F. D. McArthur, J, L. Cole. I. A. Lewis, J. H. Berry. George Stone.
 Fourteenth ward: J. c. Carter, Charles rassler, J. E. Lacey, J. C. Almon, Thomas Mclaughlin, J. Bonfel.
 Fifteenth ward: Dr. w. c. Gewin. Fran W. Smith, D. |. Williams. W. R. Guide lcck. J. B. Drake, B. B. Jorden, Jr.
 Sixteenth ward; Dr. E. T. Fields. J. H. Perkins, R. |. Daniels, w. R. Stew art, J. S. Harris, Alex Cochrane.
 Seventeenth ward: N. B. Stack, T. R. Walker. w. L. Metts, A. T. Spencer, B. s. Sloan.
 Eighteenth ward: S. l.. Hanley, T. E. Euey, William Bass. L. J. Cox, William Hillard, Martin Morrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
A DEACON IN TROUBLE
By CHARLES H. MANDY

Some folks say that a nigger won't steal" are among the lines of song that Is very popular with the street corner quartetes, and of course is sung in an ironical vein. As a matter of fact. however, to the casual observer at the daily sessions of the police court there are few negroes who steal; that is, according to their own testimony, for even when caught with the goods" they insist that they merely borrowed the articles in question and were just about to return them when interfered with by the officer.
 Yesterday morning an undersized, brown six inned negro, was arraigned of petit larceny He gave his name as Charles Reader, and also informed Judge Douglas that he was a member of the Baptist church and a deason at that. The specific charge against the diminutive Etheopian was the theft of half a dozen watch fobs from Kress' store.
 The store detective stated that he ob served the defendant lingering around the counter wkereon is displayed an assort- ment of jeweiry that fairly dazzles the eye-that IS when the electric lights were all ablaze-ard that he further observed the negro shove watch fob on the floor and cover it with his foot He watched the operation repeated until no less than half dozen fobs, resplendant with jewels that rlvalled the colors of the rainbow. were on the floor and covered by the ample feet of the little deacon.
 Then the deacon commenced to maneuver. He glanced around, and imagining that he had a clear coast, dropped his hat and in picking it up swiftly caught up the shining items of personal adornment. As he rose to the full Tenth of his four feet nine inches he found himself safe in the arms of a policeman" and was locked up.
 Are you guilty of attempting to steal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

the articles referred to?' asked Judge Douglas
 "Jede. ah ain't nevar had no chanct ter plain how hit happened"
 You will get an opportunity to explain later, what I want to know do you plead guilty or not guilty?"
 '1n course ah war der with ma fut on dat ere fob.'
 Hold up you hands and be sworn" The witnesses were sworn and the case proceeded. Now you can explain" said the judge.
 Al, doesn't deny dat ma fut war on dat jewellry. but hit slipped offen de coun- ter an ah jest couldn't 'sist lsiverin' hit wid ma shoe"
 Did the other article slip off the coun- ter also?''
 ''Jedge, hit war cur'os how dem odders got ter de flo dat must CT bin dar all ready an jedge while ah stood dar some trim came ter ma mind dat ah had bettah put dem back on de counter an jest as ah war pickin' dem up ah war rested 2
 How long did you mediate on the situation?"
 JtSt loHB tTnOuBH TUT sOiitlulH ter tell me dat ah had no use fur de fobs nohow.''
 Are you a member of the church?"
 ''Yassah, ah Is CT deacon in eff de fust Baptis' church..
 "Is this your first offence"
 Hit are, jedge, so fur as ah dsre- members
 Deacon 1t Is evident that you are giv- en to meditation and for one of your pe ouliar talents your opportunity for such should be increased. In order to give you plenty of time to reflect l will assess you $25 and 25 days extra. You will re- port to MT. Gafford who will initiate you into the useful If not ornamental order of street sweepers, and in the periods of leisure, in order to improve your mind be sure you mediate on the pre- cepts laid down in the eighth command ment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

At a meeting of the city commission held yesterday the officers for the refer endum election to be held September g., were named The first three names on the following list are managers, the fol- lowing two are clerks and the last name is the returning officer.
 First ward: c. S. Simmons, Max Abromson, Charles Baxter, J. D. Lank- ford, B. Randman and J. T. May.
 Second ward: z. T. Rudolph, F. J.. Marks Simon Klotz, Joe Alper, Sam Stern and Lee Bivins.
 Third ward: William cutcliff, Jr., V. Torene, James Odom. J. B. Bethea, E. E. Henry. A. H. Mullin.
 Fourth ward: c. B. Smith, B. A. Thompson, c. W. Austin. Walter Moore, l.. B. Strange, J. P. Hodges.
 Fifth ward A. Barton, Graham Per due, A. B. Morgan, J. N. Brophy, o. s. Finch.
 Sixth ward: E. J. McCrossin, w. l.. Session F. M. Jackson J. F. Williams, w. G. Oliver, H. E. Shropshire, Jr. Seventh ward: c. B. Ward. E. Fies, Solon Jacobs. T. C. Mcdonald, J. l.. Parker, Dr. A. c. Cameron.
 Eighth ward: Harry Jones, c. K. Hall, Haskins Williams, Dan Hogan, M. Well, w. H. Jeffries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
b|G CROWD SEES SWIMMING CONTEST Held Last Night at Athletic Club Under Nespor's
 Direction

The Birmingham Athletic club Eeld the first Of a series of Aquatic Nights last evening before large audience of mem bers and friends. Physical Director Nes- DOT officiated as master of ceremonies and he was largely responsible for the success of the swimming meet The swimmers were of all sizes. Eleven events were contested to sensational finishes. Tie fancy diving contest was declared a lie hy the judges between Harry Satter- field or John D. McIin. Tho winners ol the other events follows:
 5o foot dash, for juniors. won by F. Blackburn; time. 2-5 seconds.
 30 foot dash. for seniors. won by Harry satterf.eld; time, T 1-5 seconds.
 Candle; race, for seniors, won by William Cobbs.
 Blindfold race. for juniors, won by Gus Shackleford.
 100 foot dash. for juniors, woh oy feilA Blackburn; no time given.
 l5o foot dash. for seniors, won by Gilbert Richie; time, 22 seconds.
 Ladies race, won by F. Blackburn.
 uoop race, won by R. Agee.
 Plunge for distance. open 70 all, won by Robert Richie.
 Relay race, for 600 feet against Tom Martin. the southern champion swimmer won by the relay team composed Of Ii sstterfield, R. Richie, H. Cobbs and G Richie
 Ire meet close with Tom Martin, th' champion swimmer, giving fancy exnipi tons of the art of doing the least worf and getting the most results m the water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

With about $50 in cash and over sl5o worth of jewelry within his reach, a burglar got away with only cents when he entered the residence of D. B. Bird on Avenue Thursday morning between midnight and 5 o'clock. pr. E. Wallace Gray lost the cents.
 The thief entered through q window on the first floor and made his way upstairs to the room of pr. Gray. On the dresser were several valuable articles and some cash and on the chiffonier was some 1noney and in the two adjoining rooms oc- cnpied by John and Rome Byrum and Walter Davenport and MT. Sommerville was considerable other cash and jewelry. In pr. Gray's coat was about SEQ in cash. The burglar secured Dr. Gray's trousers and took them downstairs for ransacking and was scared away. No one knew of his visit until this morning wien pr. Gray reached for his trousers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Local Data
Weather G tditions

Birmingham. August 23-(7 p. m.).- The area of low pressure that extend- ed over the lake region and the great CT portion of the Mississippi valley on Thursday nights map has moved north eastward and Is now confined to the North Atlantic section. As a result the rain belt has shrunken to narrow strip extending from the gulf state along the Alleghenies to New Eng land. over the middle Atlantic sec tion and almost the entire country west of the Alleghenies fair weather pre- vailed.
 Temperatures have risen slightly west of the Mississippi, except in the northern Rockies and also over the cotton belt except along the Atlantic ocean. It is somewhat cooler from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
DARING RESCUE OF DROWNING
 COUPLE BY YOUNG GIRL

Ludington, Mich. August 2S.-Margaret Baker. the 17-year-od daughter of H. Baker general manager of the Queen and Crescent route. took her life in her hands yesterday late at Epworth to save MT. and Mrs. Patrick Crawford of Little Rock. The two were about to drown. The Craw
 fords, bathing in the surf, were caught in the strong undertow. They called for help. Miss Baker, a sturdy swimmer, plunged in and tried to direct the man and woman to safety. They were so ex- hausted that they were unable to swim. and in their excitement they threatened to grasp Miss Baker and take her down with them. Eluding their frantic thrusts Miss Baker caught the Crawfords at arms length and began treading water. hoping that other swimmers would come to their aid. The beach was deserted, so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
ROOSEVELT WILL
 CARRY PENNSYLVANIA


 Prof. Fred l.. Grambs, choir master of the Church of the Advent, returned last night from a short vacation trip. He visited New York. Philadelphia and other eastern cities. He was at Wnkes-Barre and heard Roosevelt speak there.
 T met many friends in Pennsylvania, and it seems to be the belief in well-in- formed political circles that Roosevelt will carry the Keystone state said Pro- lessor Grambs. ''I, my self. believe that 1t is a safe guess that the bull moose will get Pennsylvania's electoral vote
 Professor Grambs said that the best music he heard while he was away was ali Willow Grove. near Philadelphia. The Russian symphony orchestra, M. Altschu- lcr conductor. was giving daily concerts there, and was drawing large crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
MOTORCYCLE RACE PROGRAMME
 FOR STATE FAIR COMPLETED

october 11--No. 15. mile amateur trophy valued first prize. s25; second prize. $l5.
 October 12-No. IS, 10 mile match race, winner takes all $100.
 The conditions for entry in the races are simple. They follow;
 All riders entering open races must have & record of a mile in one minute or bet ter; all amateur races are for stripped stock machines, and all races are for ma chimes of not over s1 cubic inches. The fair association reserves the right to de- clare off any event of less than three en- tries The Fair association reserves the right to run races in short heats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
CHURCH IS
 BURNED TO GROUND

During the storm last night about S o'clock. the negro Baptist church at Sherman Heights. Ensley, was struck by lightning and in the fire that followed was totally destroyed. The lightning set the building on fire in several places and despite the heavy rain that was falling and the efforts of the fire de- partment of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company. the fire made rapid headway and in short time the church was burned to the ground.
 The building was a large frame struc- ture and was valued at $5O0o. Insurance to the amount of s25oo was carried The church and its furnishings was entirely destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

The motorcycle race programme of the Alabama State Fair was completed last night by Secretary Frank r. Chaffee and Referee W. B. Gresham of the local chapter of the Federation of American Motorcyclists.
 The programme consists of 16 events, three of which are for amateurs, the remaining 13 being for professionals or iacse vho ride for cash prizes. The prizes for the amateur riders are to be in the shape of trophies, the aggregate value heing $500
 This is a new feature in motorcycle rac- ing at the Alabama State Fair, the races heretofore having been all professional. Many local riders who have not yet reached the stages of professionalism have signified their intentions of enter ing in these events.
 The following events are scheduled:
 October 3-No. 1, 10 mile open. first prize s75; second prize, $25.
 October s-No. ?. mile amateur. prizes trophy valued. first. s25: second. $15.
 October 4-No. 8. 10 mile open, first prize s15; second prize. $25
 October 4-No. 4. 25 mile open. first prize sltc: second prize sco; third prize, go.
 October 5-No. 5. 10 mile open first prize S.s; second prize, $25.
 October 5-No. 6. mile open, first prize s25; second prize. s15.
 October 7-No. z. 10 mile open, first prize s75: second prize. $25.
 October 7-No. 8. 10 mile open, first prize sso; second prize. s26; third prize, sl5.
 october s-No. 9. 10 mile open, first prize s75: second prize. S26
 October s--No 10, 5 mile amatsur trophy valued, first prize, s26; second prize. sl5
 October s-No. Il, 10 mile open, frs prize. $50; second prize, sto.
 October 10--No. F. 10 mile open. frs prize, 05: second prize. s20. October 1O-No. 13, mile open, frs prize. s25; second prize. s15. october l1-No 14, 25 mile opsn. frs plizs. sloo; second prize. sso: third prize 60.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Jesse Brown, who 1t is alleged some time ago shot and killed Mollie White side, negro woman. has been captured by Detectives Wiggins and Granger. The victim was shot in the back dying sew eral days after being wounded. Brown was suspected but escaped at the time. His trial will be had Monday morning before Recorder Lowry.
 R. S. Hickman has returned from the session Of the Presbytery of Alabama at Gastonburg, Ala.
 Karl Gregory is visiting his parents at Oakland.
 Mrs. Will Inman and son will leave to- day for Cowan, Tenn, for a two weeks visit
 Df. T. J. Springfield has as his guest his mother.
 Will Dial, a negro, was fined Sl00 and 9G days by Recorder Lowry, yesterday morning. upon the charge of larceny of suit of clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
ALICEVILLE WINS

Aliceville, August 22.-(Specsal.)-fne GeiCer baseball team met defeat here yesterday in double header by score of 1e to and to o. Hairston allowed but four hits and Aust in the first game Harriston allowed by in the second while Aust was pounded Tor O. new nitcher was ordered for the last or the series. This is the last game of the series and the closing games of the season. The team leaves Monday foi weeks trip to Holt. Tuscaloosa and Biocton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
CLAYTON DEMOCRATS
 MEET AND ADJOURN

Clarion, August 23.--(Special)-After q well advertised call for a meeting of the democrats in Clanton to organize Wilson and Marshall club, there met at the courthouse tonight 16 gentlemen. six of whom were not residents of the town. They assembled in response to the call, and of the number in attendance not one county or town elective officer was pres ent. After waiting a reasonable length of time they adjourned without taking any action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum

A matinee which will contain hundreds Of children is the featyre of this after noon at the Orpheum- The Four Masons in the school days act with the bfsi poy and the funny teacher will be big fea- ture fer the kiddies. and there are other acts which will please the little folks equally as much. The Orphcum Is the safe place for children, for 1t has plenty of exits. the air is fresh and pure, and extra precautions are taken to see that all children are cared for. There are ma.inees daily at 2:So and two perform ances nightly, at 7:30 and g o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Great Lakes eastward and over the Al.

Great Lakes eastward and over the At lantic coast from Maine to Florida. In the cotton belt rain has fallen quite generally east of the Missis- slppi except from Montgomery north eastward to Raleigh, where fair wealth CT prevailed. It has been fair west of the Mississippi. The rain in the belt has been local in nature, caused by the inflow of moist gulf air from the high" over Florida to the low pressure areas oyer the northwest and New England. while these conditions continue rather unsettled weather with occasional thundershowers will con- tinue and temperatures will continue moderate.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, August 25, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Weather Forecast

Washington. August 23-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair except showers near coast Saturday and Sunday
 For Georgia: Fair north. probably showers south portion Saturday and Sum day.
 For Tennessee: Fair and somewhat warmer Saturday and Sunday; fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
SPLENDID MULES
 RAISED IN SUMTER
Bennett Gives Barbecue at Wards-Stock Raising
 Is Discussed

| Cuba August 2.-(SpeciaL) )-Clearly demonstrating that as good mules can be raised fin Sumter county as anywhere Free. Bennett, the enterprising stock raiser of Wards, entertained a large crowd at his annual barbecue and picnic given on his stock farm yesterday
 His affair was on the order of ones given by r. I. Derby both of whom are trying to show to the people that cat tie, horses and mules can be grown right at home and that it is not necessary 10 leave the county to find the mules to draw the blows of Sumter farmers. On account of the serious illness of his wife. Dan T. Gray of the Auburn bureau of animal industry could not attend, so Professor Pepper of the Sumter county high school took charge of the meeting and made a pronounced success of it. MT. Pepper takes a deep interest in agricul- ture and the need for educating the boys to become producers and made a fine impression with a 3O-minute speech along that line.
 He was followed by L. Poole, who stated tI.at his host had given him the subjecl of "Bol! Weevils" and he opened his remarks by declaring that the weevll covered everything from ticks to taxes, and that he might keep the audience for half an hour or more.
 MT. Poole spoke of the wonderful growth of the cattle industry in this county and praised the county commis- sioners for keeping up the work of tick eradication which has done so much to increase the value of cattle.
 After dinner was served. the host had bunch of mules and colts driven by SO that all his guests could see just what he was doing in making mules. He had some fine class colts that would bring iound sum on any market In addi- ton to mules he showed some young horses that were we'll built and in a few years with his present breeding im- provemepts going on will prove blue rib bon winners.
 Nearly every day now somebody from the east drops off here to look into realty values with a view of locating. A good live realty man who knew how to ad- vertise could make some money handling lands. new firm, one of the members of which is from Indiana, has gone into tEG game to see what he can do Two parties from Pennsylvania spent one day here this week and seemed greatly sur priseG that barbed wire was handled here in car lots. They declared that this was one point where the newspaper and agents lad not exaggerated things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Boyd Inspects Road Work

Montgomery, August c3.-(spectal )-As- sistant Highway Engineer Platt Boyd iias just returned from an inspection trip in north Alabama. where he visited the coun- ties of Blount, Etowah and Calhoun. MT. Boyd inspected the road work In these three counties, in which the. state is eu- gagged in constructing highways and de- clared that the work is progressing nicely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
White Assistant Principal

Montgomery, August 23.-ISpevIaI.I-S' O. White of Jackson Gap, Tallapoosa county, has been appointed assistant prln- oipal of the Lee County High school at Opelika The appointment was made Fri day by the state high school commits sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Majestic

The Majestic bill Is d great feature for the iiddies. Hickey Brothers will make them roar with laughter. especially the comedian in his grotesque makeup. HI IIoller and the Summer Girls is all attrac- tion which will make them scream with delight. This funny old New England farmer is really very interesting old character. Sherman and Galgano will please the little ones with their beau tjsul voices and pretty selections on their Italian harp. Kamplain sand Bell. the Eir,nin eham boy and the Dixie girl are clover and the Enos trio will prove an other feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

ALL FRIENDS OF THE PROGREs- slvE PARTY ARE INVITED TO MEET AT O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON AT THE CITY HALL TO FORM A ROOSE- WELT AND JOHNSON CLUB.