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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11

Merrivcather Anderson Ogg.
Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
GORDoNSFiLLE, VA, Dec To-
The body of Merriweather Anderson
Ogg, who died in Utah on Tuesday
last, was brought to Gordonsville on
the 1880 train Sunday morning and
taken TO the home OF his mother,
Mrs. NJ C. Ogg. near Meltons. in
Louisa county. and laid to rest in
the old family hurying ground Sun
day afternoon at $50 o'clock. in the
presence of a large number OF his
friends and acquaintance. by all of
whom he was held in the highest es-
TEEN. Rev. J. II. Clarke, pastor Of
the Gordonsville Methodist church,
conducted the burial service Mr..
OGg was thirty nine years of age,
and had been railroadtng in Utah for
number of years.
Beside his mother, deceased Is sur
vfyed by two sisters, Mrs. Jack Cook,
of Danville, and Mrs. j. ID. Sewell.
Of Olive Hill. Ky, and five brothers,
j. J. 0gg, of Meltons: Frank Ogg,
of Denver. Col. Pollard Ogg. of Salt
Lake City, Utah, Oscar Ogg. of
Salida, Col. and Wade Ogg. popu-
lar engineer on the Chesa peake and
ohio railway. with headquarters in
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11

George Richard Merryman died in
his residence, sol China street. short
ly before noon Monday. He was six
ty-three years old and had been in
the employ of the Tredegar Iron
Works for fortytive years. He Is
survived hy his widow. one son,
Clarence A Merr1man, and one
daughter, Mrs Conrasd Fleming. OF
st Edward Neb.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11

NEWBURGH, \. Z. Dec, 10.--An-
thony William Grace was this after
noon sentenced by Justice Tompkins
to die in the electric chair at Sing
Sing during the week commencing
January 27th The prisoner, was con-
victed of having slain, his brother,
John Jack Grace. the wrestler, In
the rooms or the twentieth Century
club, at walken. n " on the night
OF September 7th-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
Commons cheer Canada.

LONDON, Dec. 1o.--The house Of
commons today decided that formal
expression of Great Britain's apprecia-
ton of the patriotism displayed by
Canada. in promising q gift OF three
battleships to the British navy. shall
be made after the proposal Of Robert
r.. Borden. the Canadian premier. has
been dealt with In the Canadian par
lament There were cheers when this
action was proposed by Premier As
quith today. following Opposition
Leader Bonar Laws expressed desire
for an opportunity to thank Canada.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
Miss Hannah Blum.

Miss Hannah Blum died at St.
Iuke's hospital Monday morning. She
leaves two sisters. Mrs. Isaac Thai
miner and Miss Ina Blum, and num-
erous relatives and friends to mourn
her loss.
Funeral services over her body
We're held in the mortuary chapel at
the Hebrew cemetery yesterday az
ternoon at O'clock,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
suffraqettes Rino False Alarms

LONDON, Dec. I0.-The latest pop
ular suffragctte method Of compelling
attention iS sending in false tire
alarms. Ten calls were sounded in
different parts Of London within nine
~ minutes today, bringing out fire en-
gines uselessly. one young woman
was arrested in the West End Not
seeing a policeman standing in shad-
ow, she nearly broke the glass trying
60 send in q still alarm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
Is II. Il. James.

r. F. James, a former resident of
Goochland county, died Friday night
at Tampa, Fla where he had made
his home for the past two years, The
body arrived IN Richmond yesterday
morning and was taken TO Goochland
for burial in the family cemetery
there Mr.. James was sixty eight years
old. and was brother of Colonel
benjamin o james. secretary OF the
Commonwealth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
Mrs. Cornefia B. Someryille.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.)
GORDONSNILLE, VA, Dec. 10
Mrs. Cornelia B. Somerville died at
the home Of her brother. Captain p.
=. Barbour. on North Main street,
Sunday afternoon, after an Illness of
several weeks. Deceased is survived
by ore son and one daughter. Thomas
p. Somerville, of this place. and Mrs.
Arthur shannon. of near town; two
sisters. Mrs. Fannie Ewing. of Alexan-
dria, and Miss Jennie Barbour, Of this
place, and one brother, Captain P. p.
Barbour, of this place.
Tho funeral services of Mrs. Somer-
Vile We're held at her late home this
morning at IL O'Clock, after which
her body was taken to Maplewood
cemetery for burial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11

NEW YORK. Dec. l0--Alfrea Pam
coast Boiler, president Of the Amori-
can Institute OF Consulting Engineers.
}ice-p president nf the American Society
Ok civil Engineers. and one OF the
eQuntry'S best known bridge build
yrs died today at his home IN East
Orange. NJ j.. at tbs axe Of seventy
three yearn~
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Especial to The Richmond yirginian. J
WINCHESTER, VA. Dec. Miss
Margaret A. Williams, the oldest resi-
dent OF Winchester, died last night,
aged ninety-nine years. She was we'll
and vigorous until last week. when
she sustained fall. which FASTENED
her death. Miss Williams was a ma
tive of this section, and had outlived
a large family of brothers and sisters.
ALI of whom died at an advanced
age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
SIX ARE LOST IN
CINCINNATI FIRE
CONTINUED from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page)
abandoned building formerly occu-
pied by the f. c. Kuhn Umbrella COM
pany; several floors Of the Union
Trust building, at Fourth avenue and
Walnut street; part OF the Honig no.
tel, and part of the Johnston build
ing
Hotel Guests Are Warned.
A still alarm was first turned IN,
but before the firemen could reach
the scene the flames, famed by the
strong wind, had swept into the Glib
son house. and were licking out OF
every window and crevlce in the
building. A general alarm was then
turned in. but the flames had gotten
such start that the entire fire de-
partment of the city could not pre-
vent them from spreading to the sur
rounding buildings. and in course OF
an hour the entire block was seeth-
ing mass Of flames.
The firemen gave up the hotel and
buildings on either side of 1t In a
combined effort to save the Union
Trust building and keep the flames
from spreading To the Mercantile Ii
brary building. on the other side Of
Walnut street, and from leapine
across the alley in the rear ana
spreading to the buildings fronting
Vine street
At the first alarm OF IRE and be
fore the blaze had spread into "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
Mrs. c. G. Matthews.

The funeral of Mrs. G.. c. Mat
thews Will take place this afternoon
at 2 o'clock, the burial /. being In
Maury cemetery, Mrs, Matthews died
MondSy. after brief Illness, and
was tWentyit years of age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
stndents-yTaIkc Noticc,

Best and quickest service to your
homes for holidays, leaves Richmond
s 100 p. M. daily, via Southern Rail-
way, with through sleeping car for
Atlanta and Birmingham. and direct
connections beyond. Also two other
Limited rains daily. Call or write
GOT East Main street Telephone
Madison 27z.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
Misc Kntn Ria1,Iou.

Mics Kate Bigelow, fifty-six years
old, died suddenly at 5 o'clock yes
terday morning in the home of her
sister. Mrs. W., W. Tiller. 2507 Park
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
Merriwcathcr Anderson Ogw.

avenue. She is survived by one sis
ter, Mrs. Tiller.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
KIDNEY AND
BLADDER TROUBLES
Conquered By Kings
Royal Germatuer
A New Principle-stops Aching Back,
rheumatism, Bone Pains

Just because you start the day wor-
ried and tired, sore, stiff legs and
arms and muscles. an aching head,
burning and bearing down pains in the
back--worn out before the day begins,
do not think you have to stay in that
condition.
Thanks to Kings Royal Germatuer;
by taking this remedy before and after
meals and on going 20 bed, you can
be strong. well and vigorous with no
sore muscles, rheumatic suffering, ach-
ing back or kidney disease.
For any form OF bladder trouble or
weakness the action of Kings Royal
Germatuer is really worderful. Those
sufferers who are in and out of bed half
dozen times a night VIII appreciate
the rest comfort and strength this
treatment gives.
There is no impossible thing required
of you, no need of staying away from
your work, no drastic diet necessary.
All you have to do is to take Royal
Germatuer, then you see yourself grow
strong and we'll.
This new treatment absolutely con-
'quers all uric acid troubles by destroy
that always comes to those who have
perfect, health. Kings Royal Germa-
tuer overcomes the effect OF uric acid
poison. drives it from the system and
prevents its cause so as to give perfect
health and strength
Kings Royal Germatuer sold by all
druggists 81 per large bottle, or sent
BY express prepaid. Circular and medi-
cal advice free. Ellis Lillybeck Drug
Company. Memphis, Tenn Sold IN
Dirr,inghnm by Collier Drug Company,
Twentieth street. North.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

FLORENCE NOTES

Florence. November -(SpeciaL)- On
Monday the police court held a busy
session. Twenty-three cases were called.
An unknown painter was found in an
insersible condition on Morrison avenue
last Saturday night or early Sunday
morning and was taken to the city pris
on. Two doctors have been in constant
attendance, but it is feared he will never
regain consciousness.
A. II. Eek of st. F'lorian was married
TO Miss Henrietta Beclman of Florence
this morning at o'clock, Rev Father
Morris of the Catholic church performed
the ceremony.
S. F. Johnson of North Wood avenue
died this morning after a long and pain
full Illness. He is son-in-law of the
county treasurer, Fl. P. Davis
Frank Priemer, the oldest man in the
county, died this morning at the -esi-
dence of lis son, Edward He was 80
years old and born in Germany
rhe mo fence law is growing In pop
ulaiity all the time. ut the recent meet
ing OF the county commissioners. eight
elections were ordered in eight beats,
five heats already have this law and four
more fall into line in December
Miss Mabel Odom and Albert Darby
will be married tonight at the Methodist
Episcopal church, Immediately after the
ceremony the friends of the bride and
groom will be entertained at the home
Iof Miss Odom.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
Every Home Needs
This Fine Remedy
A Mild, reliable Iaxative-tonic is some
thing No Family Should BE
without.

No well-regulated home should be
without a laxative for there is scarce
lly a day in a family of several persons
that someone doesn't complain of a
headache, of sleeplessnesss or show the
first signs of a cold.
A laxative then becomes a necessity
or what was a trifiing congestion at
the beginning may run into a serious
cold or fever. No harsh remedy is
needed, but simply mild laxative-t ton
ic that Will make the liver active and
stir up the bowels People who have
tried a great many things, and are
themselves heads of families who have
seen the little ills run to big ones, will
tell you that there is nothing better
than DIR. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin, which
you can obtain at any drug store for
fifty cents or one dollar bottle, the
latter being the family size.
Among the great believers in Syrup
Persin for constipation in old or young,
and as a general household emergency
remedy, are Mr.. J. M. Arlington, Mar
shall, n. c., and Mrs. Nancy Ainsworth.
Brookhaven, Miss. and they always
have bottle of It in the home. 1t is
scientifically compounded and It's pm
rity is vouched for. Mothers give it to
tiny babies, and grown people, taking
a little larger amount, find it equally
defective. 1t is mild and gentle. pleas
ant-tasting and free from gripping.
1t does not hide behind the name of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

heen, not OF ordinary birth, but ex-
traordinary. born from above, because
If born in the ordinary course of ma
ture, He would be like others of Adj
ans sons, subject to the sentence of
Himself or others. But if He was the
biory of the Father and was made
flesh that He might taste death for ev-
cry man." then we behold Him as the
great Redeemer of the world, whose
death was necessary as a ransom, or
corresponding price. to secure the re-
lease of mankind from the death sem
tence and to make possible the resur-
rection of Adam and his race
More than this, the word Christ sig
nifies the anointed The Bible declares
that the anointed Lord shall be the
Great King, Prophet and Priest, whose
Kingdom shall last for thousand
Years and shall destroy sin and all who
love sin; and shall lift UP all humanity
willing to return. into harmony with
God This is who Jesus Is, according
To the Scriptures-the Messiah. And
His present work Is the gathering of a
bride class, to be His joint heir in His
glorious kingdom which Will be set up
soon after the elect church shall have
been completed by the glorious change
of the first resurrection.
What think We of Messiah? What
think We of His invitation TO become
Ills associate in His glory and king
dom? What think We of the cost of
self denial, self sacrifice? What think
ye of the great reward
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
TALLADEGA BUYS
GROUNDS FOR PARK
Former Joiner Homestead
Purchased by City
OFFICIAL RETURNS IN
Chamber of Commerce Holds First
Meeting of New Term-COlOred
Fair Next Week-The State
Highway Graded
OFFICIAL RETURNS IN

gTalladega, November Especial. THE
city of Talladega has purchased six acres
for a park, Fairgrounds and a wagon
yard The property is the former Joiner
homestead on West street. The city barns
will be established there, also a wagon
yard, free to all farmers marketing prod
1icts in Talladega Two houses already on
the place will be used in the plans
Official Returns
The official returns of the recent cleo
ton in TaIladega county show that in the
presidential election Wilson received 1sl2
votes, Roosevelt 1856. Taft Ill, aggregating
as the total presidential vote Of the coun-
ty 1909.
The highest vote received by any Of
ficer on the county ticket was that of J.
L. McLane, who received 1868 votes for
tax assessor-this vote being 9i1 less than
the total presidential vote There was no
opposition to the county nominees, and
this may be the reason why all of them
ran behind the presidential ticket $50 votes
or more The county scheol tax was
voted upon by 100 voters, only 1873 voting
against it.
The jefferson amendment was voted
upon by 1896 voters only and of these sl6S
voted against the amendment.
Chambers Initial Meeting
Quite a large attendance marked the
first meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce at the beginning of its new annual
term Monday evening. j. X. Dixon, the
new president, announced the standing
committees for the ensuing year. Large
plans for the upbuilding of Talladega
were discussed.
C0lored Fair
The colored people of Talladega county
will hold a fair devoted to exhibits of
and for colored people. on the grounds
of the Talladega college next week.
Many thrifty and industrious colored
farmers live in this county who seem
to be taking great interest in the APP
preaching fair.
State Highway Graded
The state highway has been graded
southwestward three miles to the bridge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
DR.. ". P. HADDOCK IS.
SHOT FROM AMBUS !
Prominent Wilcox Physician
Seriously Wounded Re-
turning from Call

Montgomery. November IA dis
patch from Pine Hill to the Journal
today says
DR.. W. P. Haddock, one of the best
known physicians in Wilcox county
was shot from ambush at dusk Mon
day. He was returning to his home a
mile from Pine Hill, when some person
fired from the side of the road. Mont
gomery countys sheriff was requested
to send dogs to trail the culprit, but
the official was unable to comply win
1.-THE request DR.. Haddock is rs years
old. He has been physician IN this
county many years. No clue has been
found and 1t was not known that there
was any enemy of the physician. his
condition is said to be precarious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

Grams of the city at the Confederate me-
mortal home.
Saturday the Mississippi division v Ill
hold a reception at memorial hall Sat
urday afternoon the daughters will visit
the home of George Washington at Mount
Vernon and go to Alexander to attend
reception by the Virginia daughters of
the confederacy.
Sunday the daughters Will again go to
Alexandria to attend special service
at Christ church, at one time the wor-
shipping place of George Washington.
Prior to the civil war, Robert E. Lee, the
confederate commander, attended serv-
ices there.
During the business sessions of the
convention the daughters will take up
the educational work in the south which
has become a large part of the organiza-
tions activities. The work of caring for
the aging Confederate veterans for which
the society was originally formed, has
been largely accomplished through the
establishment of Confederate veterans
homes throughout the south. At present
the daughters are educating the children
and grandchildren of southern veterans
through scholarships maintained in va
rious colleges north and south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

a popular fruit or vegetable. and Is
absolutely free from any prohibited in
gredient. Families who once use Syrup
Pepsin forever after avoid catharties.
salts, pills and other harsh medicines.
for these only do temporary good, are
nauseous and a shock to any delicate
system. Such things should never be
given TO children.
II no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin and you would
like to make a personal trial of 1t be-
fore buying it in the regular way of a
druggist, send your address-a postal
will do--to DIR. w. b. Caldwell, All
Washington St. Monticello, ILL.,. and u
free sample bottle win be mailed you.
Results are always guaranteed or mon
ey will be refunded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

"GETS-IT," the new corn cure on a
new principle, works like the touch of a
fairy's wand. No more knives. razors
files or other instruments of torture for
corn sufferers. No more salyes, plas-
ters and bandages that hurt the rest of
the toe more than they relieve the corn
the true flesh raw. 1t is safe as water
But my, how it does get after corns
bunions, calouses and warts. It works
painlessly, but 1t shrivels EN- right up
till they drop off, leaving the firm
healthy flesh underneath.
"GETS-IT" is guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, or your money is refunded.
All druggists sell "GETS-IT'' at 25
cents a bottle, or 1t will be sent on re
ceipt of price by II. Lawrence Co.
Chicago. Sold in Birmingham by
Eugene Jacobs Drug, Store, Gale Drug
Co, z stores. 307 First Ave, and Pratt
Station, Pratt City, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
CAPTAIN TURTLE
ORDERED TO MOVE

Montgomery, November 12.-(Special)-
Captain j. C. Turtle of Pensacola assist
ant to Earle L Brown, commander of this
division OF the war department, has been
ordered to move his headquarters to
Montgomery and the transfer will be
made next week. The change means only
Capitalization of officials of the war
department and is no addition to the staff
in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
OF WOMAN'S
CLUBS AT NEW DECATUR

reeatur, November 12.--(Special) The
State Federation of Womans Clubs con.
vened at the Central Methodist church
New Decatur tonight at $50 o'clock for
three days session. Many prominent
club women from all sections of the state
are present and most enjoyable and
prosperous session is anticipated
The session opened tonight by the
Choral club singing God Of Abraham
Praise" The Rev. DR.. E. B. Norton,
pastor of the church in which the ses-
sions are being held. offered the inYoea-
ton.
The Rev. Dr. w. \. sholl, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, Decatur, de-
Iivered the address of welcome. II WAS
masterly effort and convinced the visit
ing ladies that they were indeed vel
core to the Decaturs, and to the homes
Of the two cities
Mrs. William Harvey of New Decatur
delivered The address of welcome on be-
half of tie hostess clubs Her remarks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
SOME DECISIONS RENDERED BY
COURT OF APPEALS TUESDAY

G. W. Pitcher VS.. Dothan Mule COM
pany, from Houston circuit court; re-
versed and remanded.
Blaine Burnett VS.. Southern Railway
company, from Shelby county court; re-
yersed and reinanded
N. L. Lathram VS.. w. A. Elrod. from
Marshall circuit court; reversed and re-
manded.
Pelham, J.-Georgia Pine company vs..
Central Lumber and Timber company,
from Mobile law and equity court; af-
firmed.
John 7. Coehrane VS.. McDermott Adver-
Using agency. from Mobile law and equity
court; reversed and remanded.
City of Mobile VS.. Mobile Electrical Sup
ply company, from Mobile law and equity
court: affirmed.
Sidney Willoughby vs. j. B. Jernigan ct
al, from Houston Circuit court; affirmed.
j. A Mason VS.. j. b. Bullock, from
Andalusia city court; reversed and re-
handed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
CHATTANOOGA HIGH
DEFEATS M'CALLIE

Chattanooga. Tenn, November 12.-(spe
cial I'm the biggest game of the season
locally, the Chattanooga high school de-
feated the Mccanie school Of this city
here this afternoon TO 5. Will Mccall
lester the Montgomery receiver, is coach
of the winning eleven.f
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
YEGGMEN GET $500
FROM OKLAHOMA BANK

Bartlesville, Okla, November "a
Five yeggmen today dynamited the
Bank of Ochelata al Ochelata, Okla,
secured $250O and escaped with the
loot The robbers cut all wires lead
ing into the town. They left the town
on handcar, going south two miles,
where an automobile awaited them. A
posse is in pursuit of the robbers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
Steamer Floated

Panamay November 12.-The Pacific
Mail steamer Newport, which was sunk
at the Balboa wharf August 1e, last. has
been successfully floated She has been
damaged to the extent of 100000