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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the office of the probate clerk, showing the following transfers of real estate. the consideration being slD0 or more:
 S15O0--O. F.. Kenimer and wife Talley N Kenimer, to Robert M. Rankin, lot Il. in block Il. according to the plans and survyes of Bendale.
 s1350--A D. Depter to George P. Depter. part of lots 15 16 and F. in city of Bir- mingham, according to the plans and sur yeys of the Bessemer Land and Improve mept company.
 s45oO-M. C. Merritt ct al. to J. B. Me- Cluskey, 12 acres in section 34, township r, range west, according to the plans and surveys of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
THINKS EVIDENCE AGAINST MEN WEAK Three Youths Charged With
 BOyles HOld-Up THEIR ALIBI IS STRONG Chief Deputy Ford Inclined to Think That the Three Young
 Men Were Not
 Involved

Despite the fact that three youths are in the county jail held in connection with the alleged hold up of a Louisville and Nashville train some time ago near Royles, the mystery of the mail car is far from being solved.
 Yesterday William B. Ford. chief deputy United States marshall was free in his ex- pression of opinion that the young men so held were guiltless of any wrong In that connection. The clue of the postof- fee sleuths engaged on that case is not being followed by Louisville and Nash vile special agents, it is said, or by E.. W. starling. chief of special agents for the Southern Express company.
 The three youths are separated at the county jail and are not allowed 10 com municate with. one another. It was as- serted yesterday by Mir. Ford, who exc cuted the papers on the young men, that a time book had been shown at his office indicating that on the day preceding, the day of and the day following the alleged hold up the men seld here were working at a mill above Blount Springs. MT Ford said he did not believe the government had the slightest chance to hold the ar- rested persons, although the postoffice in- spectors have some further invest igations.
 Mr. Ford said yesterday that he under stood the clue which led to the arrest of the young men was given by prisoner at Gadsden in jail charged with se- rious offense.
 h. w. Startling of the Southern Express company, who is not directly interested in the Boyles hold up but who is in terested in the unsolved Hattiesburg, case, said he did not know anything about the men held here.
 It is understood that the Louisville and Nashville win not become identified with the arrests and the prisoners held here, although deeply interested and anxious to get the robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
INVESTIGATION 0F
 POLICE THIS WEEK Hearings Will Be Public and All Three Commission
 CTS Will Sit on Case

The inquiry proposed for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not any member of the police department con- spired to deceive any other agent of the municipal government in respect to the identity of a man arrested would have occurred yesterday afternoon, but for the illness of Chief Bodeker's mother, which necessitated the absence of the chief from the city.
 Yesterday morning, Judge Lane an nounced that the investigation would occur this week. the exact day to be determined before or at the meeting of the commission Tuesday morning.
 ''The hearing will be public" stated the commissioner of public justice, and I have invited the other commissioners to sit with me on the case. Any one having evidence to present will be in- yited to appear for that purpose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
AT THE HOTELS

C. IT. Scott of Montgomery, J. N. Cal 1oway of Clanton and S E. Hein of War rior are registered ct the Metropolitan.
 W. w. KendriclS Of Montgomery, F. o. Batson of Sylacauga and N. W. Wood of Montgomery are stopping at the Morris.
 l.. s. Mckee of Tuscaloosa G. c. Brown of Mobile and J. F. Bright Of Mobile are among those registered at the Florence.
 J. w. McAdams of A1illport, W. T. Jones of Carrollton and H. O. Earnest of Anniston are stopping at the Bir- mingham
 w. H. Johnson of Ragland, J. J. Pey- ton of Louisville and w. L. Brikham of Dallas are among the arrivals at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
INJURED F[AGMAN
 DIED YESTERDAY

O. M. vancleave. ragman for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, who was struck by a passenger train near Calera late Friday night, died yester- day at local infirmary. Mr. Van cleave was fiagman on a freight train and was struck by the passenger in some manner when the two trains passed near Calera. The funeral ser vices will be held this afternoon at 80 o'clock from the family residence, 1621 Avenue c, interment to be held in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
.FLONZALEYS WILL COME JANUARY 19 Famous String Quartet Will Be Heard in Concert
 Here

The Flozaley quartette. famous the world over. has been engaged for con- cert at the Jefferson theatre Sunday. January 19.
 lists here last season, but without avail. and the only date for which they could be secured this season was the date named. In order to close the contract a full guarantee had to be obtained and this guarantee has been made up by a few prominent citizens who are known for their love of music and their readi- ness to promote high class musical enter prises. Oliver Chalifoux, as secretary treasurer for the guarantors. will look after the details.
 The F'lozaley quartet was brought into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 Columbus Cox of Bessemer and Miss Bessie Goodyear.
 Clay Roberson of Cardiff and Miss Dol lie Phillip.
 Walter owen of Leeds and Miss Jessie Jones.
 J. H. Belcher of Birmingham and Miss Maude Muncher.-
 J. w. Vanderford Of Adrea and Miss Jessie Acton.
 R: c. skelton of Bessie Mines and Miss Selota Tringle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
PIZITZ WITHDRAWS REWARD
 HE OFFERED FOR EHRLICH

Piztz. last night made the following statement: "The reward which was of fered hy MT, Piztz has been withdrawn. and the financial differences between Mr Pizitz and MT. Ehrlich Will be adjusted amicably."
 MT. Pizitz is at the present time in New York. Mir. Ehrlich, who Mir. Pizitz re- ported to tho chief of police had disap- peared, leaving behind obligations of Si0,- 900 or more, is, 1t is generally believed, in Birmingham. The opinion Is now ex- 1 pressed by those who were intimate with Mr. Ehrlich that he has not been out of | the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Oxmo0r Furnace
 In Blast At Once
After Being Out of Commission Five Years 1t Will De waking Iron Within Thirty Days-Every Available Plant o Ten
 nessee Co., Will Then Be in Operation

The resumption of the Oxmoor furnace is regarded as a most encouraging de- velopment in local industrial circles That the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company had all it's first-class fur- naces in blast was regarded as goou sign and was a matter of unusual m terest in industrial circles. But for that company to place the oxmoor plant in blast at a heavy expense is taken to mean only that the most perfect faith is held in the general business .itua- tion and the outlook for the future during at least 1913.
 The company has at this time every available plant making iron, and with the oxmoor furnace in blast the highest tonnage will be made.
 The repairs will be completed and the furnace in blast in about 90 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

-a After being inactive since 1907 the Oxmoor furnace of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will be placed into blast at once.
 From official sources it was yesterday learned that as soon as necessary repairs can be made the furnace will be re sumed. It is said that the commissary at Oxmoor will be opened Tuesday, while a force of workmen are even now en- gagged on the repairs to the plant at OK moor. It will be expensive to place the furnace in operating condition and only 15O tons per day will be made. Howev- CT, the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rall- road company finding the iron market so fattering has determined upon this move.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
DR. DENNY TO ATTEND
Will Be Guest of Honor at Banquet of
 SchOolmasters' Club

The Schoolmasters' club of Birmingham will enjoy a banquet at the Morris hotel on Saturday, January f. at 7:3o p. m.
 pr. George H. Denny, president of the University of Alabama, will be the guest of honor. John c. Blackwell, secretary of the club, can be found at the Christian association building, North Twentieth street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, from to D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
WELL KNOWN MERCHANT IS NOW IN NEW YORK-OPINION ADVANCED THAT EHRLICH IS IN CITY

The reward of $500 which Louis Pizitz offered for the capture Of Herman Ehr- lich, who was formerly employed by NIT. Pizitz in confidential capacity, has been withdrawn.
 Joseph Smolian, brother-in-law of Mir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Coroner's Jury Will Try to Find Whether Case Was
 Suicide or Murder
REPORT TO
 BE MADE BY DIR. ROSS
Cole Recently Was Taken Fatally III in Jail-Was Under Ten Years Sentence and Indictment
 for Murder

That Henry Cole, former deputy sheriff who died recently in the jail Iof Jefferson, came 10 his death by poison, and that that poison was nor phine is the result of the findings of Dr. E. B. Ross of Auburn, state chem ist, to whom was sent the stomach of Henry Cole for analysis
 While the information is not official. it is understood that Dr. Ross has dis covered morphine in making his an- alysis, and that he will so report the result of his findings to Coroner Brasher.
 Under Sentence of Ten Years
 It will be recalled that Henry Cole was confined in the county jail pend- ing an appeal from conviction fer murder and a sentence of 10 years in the penitentiary. which was suspended when the appeal was filed.
 He was also indicted for the murder of Felix J. Ellard at Lewisburg, but was on bond in this case. On Thursday morning, December 19 Cole was found unconscious in his room near the en- trance of the jail, and was later re- moved to the Hillman hospital by order of Judge w. E. Fort of the criminal court, where he died that night with out regaining consciousness.
 Was It Suicide or Murder?
 As there was some mystery attached to his death Coroner Brasher empaneled a jury to investigate the case as there was strong evidence that Cole had died from poison, and the investigation was ordered to determine whether the poison was self administered or Tot His stomach was sent to Dr. Ross at Auburn for anaysis and it is understood traces of morphine were found. As soon as the report from pr. Ross reaches the coroner the jury will be reconvened and the investigation as to the death of Cole commenced.
 The coroner's jury consists of w. D. Broyles. furniture dealer; D. L. Peter son, barber; W. & Conner, Ben Cooley. clerk; H. H. Smith. clerk, and c. G. Goss, street car conductor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Y. M- C. A. Services

Rev. Curtis Shugart will lecture at of the Birmingham district, will deliver a special New Years address in the auditorium of the Young Mems Chris tion association this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. An excellent musical concert by the association's orchestra will pre- cede the lecture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
WiII Lecture at Princess

Rev Custis Shugart will lecture at the Princess theatre this afternoon at o'clock on the Insanity of Sin" There will be special music by the ladies of the Y. w. c. A.. and a solo by Miss Edna. Sandlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Will Lecture at Amuse-U

Alexander H. McMillan of New York city, Bible lecturer, will deliver lec- ture this afternoon at o'clock in the Amuse-U theatre. His topic will be, How Shall the Heather Be Saved-' There will be special music and all are invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
PRESBYTERIANS WILL
 HOLD COMMUNION
Two Services at First Presbyterian Church Today Begin at II
 and at 3 O'Clock

The First Presbyterian church, Fourth avenue and Twenty-nrst street, will hold a Union Communion service this after noon at o'clock at which the various Presbyterian congregations of the city are asked to attend.
 As the union services will be lengthy 1t was announced by the pastor, the Rev. John s. Foster that there would be no evening services. The programme for the days services follows:
 MORNING-11 O'CLOCK.
 Organ prelude. DoXology. Invocation. Anthem. Hymn, standing, SIP. scribtrre lesson. Prayer. Hymn, $50. Offertory. Sermon, 'The Philosophy of the Year, " Dr. John s. Foster Prayer. Hymn, standing, 45. Organ postlude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
AFTERNOONS O'CLOCK.

Union Communion service, Rev. Thom- as P. Hay, D. D.. to preside. Rev. John S. Foster. D. D., to administer the bread. Rev U. D. Mooney, D. D., to administer the wine.
 the bread: r. c. Mcconnell Dr. F. H. Sholl, O. D. King, J. R. Hornady, B. F. Stuart, E. A. Mohns, U. A. Craughran, W. E. Patterson, J. ". Freeman, J. A. Scholl.
 The following to distribute the wine: J. H. Frye, w. NJ. Cosby, R. S. Hickman, A. l.. Miller, J. N. Carmichael R. c. Booth, H. c. Kellar, J. F. McPherson, J. H. Abercrombie and H. M. Stle
 Opportunity for testimonies.
 Closing address by Dr. Broadly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

tContinued on Page Ninc.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13

That is a first-elass band. They
play we'll
That booklet is a credit to your
city.
You have a beautiful little city
here
It takes the outsider, the person
from a larger city. to see the beauty
OF our city. 1t takes the man una
customed to the sights that are e
very day matters to US to see the ad-
Tantages Of our city. Why not wake
up and see ourselves as others see
Us and take advantage of the forces
that nature has so bountifully pro-
vlded US with? There are a few men
bers Of the Commercial Club that are
doing all the work. There are more
members who are poking fun at the
Club and knocking it. One of the
speakers Thursday night said he
had no use for the man who knocked
his own town. Are you a knocker?
Stop it, and get into the band wagon
of Boosters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13
IND0RSE WHITE
SLAVE PICTURES
Committee of W0men'S Fedora
ton Approves Educational
Movement.

The Charities and Corrections Com.
mittee of the Fourth District of the
Federation of Women's Clubs yester-
day indorsed the lecture and films
shown in local theatres by J. D. CALI
colt as part of an educational cam
paign against the white slave traffic.
The engagement at the Alhambra
Theatre closed last night, but it is
expected they will be shown in Min
neapolis and in some of the outlying
theatres of st. Paul soon.
Mrs. D. Hessian Us Chairman of tn,
Charities and Corrections Committee
and associated with her are Mesdame
l. L. Rypins, Jacob Worth, Laura
Gloeser, S. Dittenhoefer and Max
Frankel. "All Club Women in the
city should see the films and hear the
lecture" said Mrs. Hessian yesterday
The lecture is highly educational,
contains nothing Objectionable and
teaches needed truths in a way much
more subtle and telling than could be
taught by parents"
From the st. Paul Pioneer Press,
May 2, 1912.
This attraction will appear in Grand
Rapids next week with The Capitol
City Amusement Co. 1t comes highly
recommended by press and people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13
COMPANY "A" COM
ING FOR The FOURTH

The following letter explains it
self:
Mr.. Chas. A Dixon, Grand Rap
ids, Wis.
Dear Sir: I have your letter of
June 4th, and want to thank you for
the invitations extended to us.
In behalf of Company A, I want to
accept your kind invitation 10 come
to Grand Rapids on July 4th, and
We will try to do our part to make
your Celebration a success. We will
be down on the morning train,
think, which reaches there about 9
o'clock, on the 500 Line. There will
be about so of US in our Militia Com
pany.
Regarding your invitation to the
Marshfteld Automobile Club I took
this up with them and they also said
they would accept the invitation and
Mr. W H Ramps, who is President
of the Automobile Club, said that
he would write you a little later and
would advise you how many cars
would be down and about when they
would arrive at Grand Rapids. l
would suggest that you drop Mr.
Ramps a line also, regarding this
matter.
Thanking you again, am
Yours very truly,
R. Conner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13
new OFFICERS
ELECTED

Monday morning the Ministerial
Association of Grand Rapids held its
regular monthly session at the home
of Rev. Fliedner, pastor Of St. Johns
Church those in attendance were Rev.
Milne, Meilicke, Johnson, Fliedner
and Pease. Rev. Staff being out of
the City. After the routine business
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year.
President T. a. Pease
Vice President A. G. Fliedner
Secretary @. A. Meilicke
A very interesting and helpful ad-
dress was given by Rev. Fliedner on
"Con entration", followed by gen.
eral discussion. At high noon the
ministers were entertained by Rev.
Fliedner at four course luncheon.
The meetings of the year have been
exceedingly fraternal and helpful to
the members. this meeting being a
fitting climax. The program com
mittee consisting of the officers, will
outline the work for the ensuing year,
the first meeting Of which will beChe
first Monday of October.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13

Celia Emmons-First Grade.
Belle kindergarten
Faye WarneT-Assistan Kindergar.
ten.
Mabel Lynn-Clefk to superinten-
dent
Howe School.
Ellen Doherty-Principal, Z A and
B Grades.
Frances Salisbury-7A and GA Grades
Beatrice Thrun-6B Grade
Fern LoYe-5A and B Grades.
Laura Fordice- "A and B Grades.
Margaret Dorney- ga an d B
Grades.
Agnes McCormick-2A and B Grade
Elsie Cooper-1A and B Grades.
Irving School.
Harriet E. Dietz-PrincipaI "A
and B Grades.
Anna Muehlstein- 2B and 81
Grades.
Leola Jacques-1A and B. Grades.
Lowell School.
Ida Hayward Principal IA and
B Grades.
Maude Bingham-6A and B. Grades
Rachel NicoE5A and Grades.
Martha Johnson-3A and Alb Grade
Florence Nolan-2A and BIB Grades
Lulu Campion-1A and 2B Grades.
Ada Shaffer-1B and kindergarten.
Emerson School.
Stella Emmons-Principal, 5B and
"A Grades.
Minnie Amundson- "a and Al
Grades
Maude Griffith-2A and 3B Grades
JEANNE Peck-1A and 2B Grades.
Harriet Strawder-1B Grade and
Kindergarten.
Lulu Hayes Kindergarten AS
sistant.
Garrison School.
Ella Merriam-Grades 1 to f.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13
SIDE LIGHTS
On THE NER.
CHANTS VISIT

Many complimentary remarks to
the city were made by the members
Of the Merchants and Manufactur-
ers Association of Milwaukee who
were our guests Thursday. Below are
some Of these remarks:
THE drive from Nekoosa to Grand
Rapids was the most enjoyable we
have yet experienced"
THE booklet presented to the
members of the association by your
Commercial Club is the finest piece
of literature We have yet received
on this trip"
'The scenery on the drive from
Nekoosa is the grandest we have
seen on the trip"
with your railroad facilities and
cheap power, you ought to have a
big city here in a few years"
That's a pretty good band for
city of this size.
What's the matter with that fell
low who boarded up his store front ?''
With your waterpower and rail
roads you ought to have a big city
here"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13

into the city Any commercial travel
er will state that he can make more
towns on the Green Bay Inc than
any other in the state. When one
considers the size Of the pay roll
that the road has in this city and
the advantages that are given to the
public the line deserves better of
the business men of Grand RAPIDS
than knocks Of that nature.
There seems to be an idea in the
minds Of some people that the road
is not money maker and on the brinl
of failure. To such persons we sug-
gest that they endeavor to buy some
of its stock or preferred securities;
thev are not to be bought.
One thing further, the connections
over the line are just as good as any
other roads and in some cases bet
ter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13
REBUKE Of SENAT.
ORSSTATEMENT
WELL TAKEN
(Contributed)

In the Daily Reporter of June 7th,
We note that Mr.. Brazeau is credited
with the statement in his remarks be
fore the visiting Milwaukee business
men that Grand Rapids has three
railroads and the Green Bay & Wes-
tern" since the days OF Geo. w.
Peck's famous remark that road has
been the target for large amount
Of cheap wit, principally on the part
of those who don OF know what they
are talking about. When the occas-
ion is considered, that remark was out
of place and not in accordance with
the facts
There are better railroads than, the
Green Bay line but not that part Of
them running through this city. That
road runs the fastest and best equip
ped train through the city, and what
is to the point, makes its time ex-
cept when compelled to wait for
trains on other lines Their equip
ment is in first class shape and not
that discarded from some other di-
vision. During the storms Of winter
when other roads are not able to
run their passenger trains the Hghtest
engines are moving freight trains
that would stafgger the engines of
other roads in decent weather It
is not fact that their track is in
ferior; thatbetween here and Green
Bay is not excelled by any coming
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-13
RS AWARD
ED At RIPON
COLLEGE
Grand Rapids Boy in List.

President Silas Evans of Ripon
College presented the official RS"
to the members Of the base ball,
track and basket ball teams to
whom they were awarded. The pre-
sentation took place on the college
campus Tuesday at the annual class
day exercises, There were five Rs
given for basket ball. ten in base
ball and four for track work.
The students to receive the honors
were: Basket ball-Harry Schwartz
Oshkosh; Louis Graf, Ripon; Arthur
Beaucham, Jacksonville, III; Ray
Sorenson, Rhinelander and Walter
Wood, Captain. Grand Rapids
Base ball-E6gar RosenthaI, Ply
mouth; Jack Williams, Milwaukee;
Ben Howey, Black Earth; George
Krebs, Fort Atkinson; Louis Graf
Ripon; Bernard Thompson, Fond du
Lac; Clarence Otto. Seymour; Harry
Schwartz, Oshkosh; Ray Searle. Ri
pom: Donald Densmore, Markesan.
Track-WaIter Wood, Grand Rap,
ids; Lowell Goodrich, Ripon; George
Young, Jacksonville and Byron Rock
Plymouth.