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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Pelky Wins Bout

Chicopee, Mass, November 29.-Arthur Pelky, the Chicopee, Okla, white hope, p won the popular decision over Sailor White, of New York, in a. ten-round bout here this afternoon. PellSy had the better of the fight from the start and White was weak in the final round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Phillips Regains Sight

Anniston, November 29--(Speeial) - l.. F. Phillips, manager of the Savoy and the Savoy Annex, two of the lead ing Anniston picture shows who was recently stricken blind, has returned from Atlanta, where he went for treat men and is, regaining his cyesisht.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
DOLLAR BILL GOES ON
 OUTSIDE OF LETTER

Denison, Tex. November 29.--A let ter with a s1 note attached to the out side was received by patron of the postoffice from r. T. Frank of Whites boro. Tex. Prank said he sent the money in that way because he was sure that Uncle Sam was above hon. estys reproach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30

STANDING OF S.I. A. 4. FOOTBALL TEAMS IN A COMPLETE MUDDLE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-10

DR.. H. A. Hume was In Beulah on
business part Of the week.
DR.. A. M. Hume attended the funer-
al OF Hon. A. w. Wright at Alma,
Tuesday.
Attorney 8. n. Kelley of Lansing.
was in the city Wednesday on business
for the Michigan Central railroad.
Mrs. Mary Ford returned to Toledo,
Monday after spending the winter
with her daughter. Mrs. H B. Sturte-
want.
}. Watson Hurst is in Harrisburg,
Pa, attending the international con,
vention of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers.
Victor Hollis has returned to this
city from Wenatchee, Wash, having
decided not to accept the position
offered him there.
Mrs. Thurston Hackleman left for
home in Albany, Ore, Saturday, after
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G..
r Lyon.
Married, Saturday by Justice Pea.
cock, in the county clerks Office, Fred
A. Elliott, an employee of the Hotel
Wildermuth, Owosso. and Alice Walt
of Flushing.
The First M. E. church rendered a
farewell reception to Messrs. B. s.
Stratton, F. A. Griswold and Frank
Baker and their families at the church
Wednesday evening.
Lititia June, year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lawrence of
Corunna avenue. died Sunday of
pneumonia. The funeral was held
Tuesday. R-y. Stevenson officiating.
Edward s. Kay aged n years, died
Monday at the home of his son Fred M.
Kay in Corunna. The funeral services
were held Wednesday. Rev. A. J. Hol-
land officiating. Mr.. Kay was civil
war veteran and for forty years resi-
dent of Detroit coming to live with his
son two years ago.
Neil r. Walsh was allowed $l3 by
the city council, Monday, in settle
ment of claim made in 1906 when he
was acting as justice and municipal
Judge. His salary allowance Of $83
was vetoed by Mayor Parkill and also
the bill for fees $l3 received during the
time. He claimed the fees as justice
of the peace and City Attorney Pulver
recommended the payment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-10
Dea'h Of Mrs Hannah Cook.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah
Cook. who died Sunday morning at her
home on Mason street east, were con-
Quoted by Rev G. II. Hanks from the
house Tuesday afternoon. The deceas-
ed had been in poor health for long
time and during the winter months was
not able to get out often, Saturday
morning she was taken seriously sick
and passed away within "a hours.
. Mrss Cook was born in Wayne coun-
ty, N. Y, May 10, 1882. and was thus
but few days lees than 80 years of
age, She came with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Ackley, TO this county
in 1889, the family settling on the
Grand River road in Shiawassee town
ship at time when there were but few
settlers in that neighborkood and no
roads open through the woods, blszed
trails marking the way. This county
was the home of Mrs. Cook from that
time on until her death, 30 that she
was In reality one of the oldest inhsbi-
tants On the date of her fifteenth
birthday she was married to Ora Cook,
an uncle of E J. and 8. X. Cook of
Shiawassee township, who died in 1887
Two daughters born to them died in
1864; afterward four boys were taken
into their home and educated, two now
being ministers, one a business man
and one farmer. For number of
years Mr. and Mrs. Cook resided on
what is now the Josenhans farm in the
Maple River neighborhood, coming to
the city when they sold 1t about Az
years ago. Surviving Mrs. Cook, is her
sister, Mrs. Sarah Snyder of William
ston, and half sister, Mrs. George
Mcclellan of Owosso. Besides the sis
ter and the relatives from the Maple
River neighborhood, relatives who at
tended the funeral were Albert See, M i.
and F. Frederick of Williamson, and
Omar Ackley Of Laingsburg. Mrs.
Cook was q member of the Congreg a.
tional church.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-10

John Milemon died Tuesday at the
county farm after long illness Of
Bright's disease. He was 70 years old
and is survived by four daughters and
two sons. the residence of thu" sons
being unknown. The funeral was
held yesterday.
You auto drivers, do You know you
are taking big financial risk without
Auto Liability lnsurancei The big
company, Travellers ms. Co.. for a
small premium, will protect you. j.
M. BENTLEY, Genl Agent, Owosso,
Mich. Phone $50, red.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-10
Sunday Excursion to Detroit

Sunday May 18th the Ann Arbor
railroad will give an excursion to De
troit by special train which will leave
Owosso at 9:25 a. m and arrive Detroit
1900 o'clock noon. 1t will leave De.
troit on return trip at 600 p. m. giving
six hours in city. Fare round trip
81. 30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
Prevented
Lincoln Was Shot
Narrowly Escaped Death
From Dagger Welded by
Booth as He Escaped
Across Stage

ment had no significance for me at the
tine. but remembered II later.
AFTER the overture and before the
curtain went up on the frat act
noticed Booth In the rear, leaning
against the last row Of orchestra chairs.
The frst act had not progressed very
far when I heard cheering. knew
what that meant and gave the sign to
the members of my orchestra to play
Hail to the Chief OF course. there
was iors or excitement, and men and
women stood up and cheered for the
president.
las Lincoln climbed the stairs to the
first balcony the enthusiasm increased,
and he bowed twice TO the audience
he disappeared in the curtained en-
trance and took a seat a moment later
in the left hand corner Of the box.
AT the end Of the first act, when my
song was to be sung, / was called to
the speaking tube by the stage man
ager. Mr.. J. B. Wright, and was re-
quested to play my entT acte music,
as Miss Keene was not ready to assist
IN my song, but probably would be at
the end Of the second act Toward the
end Of the second act 1 saw Booth IN
the balcony, apparently deeply inter
ested in the play.
when the second act was over ]
was informed again through the
speaking tube that Miss Keene was
not ready TO do her part in the song
Feeling vexed at this, went behind
the scenes TO find out why the extra
feature had been sighted. To reach
the stage | had to take an under
ground passage to a stairway in the
rear Of the building ! found Mr.
Wright in one Of the wings with sew
eral members of the company about
him. When l approached a scene
shifter named Spangler got in my way
and as / asked him to move he turned
on me suddenly and snarled, What
do you want herer
~ was taken aback at this suddeI
display Of temper, as l had Away:
| found him a quiet and altogether in
offensive sort Of man. l told him
was not there on any business thai
concerned him and again asked hin
| TO move. He stepped to one side re
| luctantly as l advanced TO the man
ayers side. and before l said any
thing regarding the song 1 pulled thu
/ cover over n box on the brick wal
called the governor, which contained
a lever controlling all the gaslights il
the house. | rested my arm agains
the cover and made inquiries about m!
song.
"Mr. Wright said that Miss Keen,
was so nervous and was trying s,
hard to give a good performance tina
her promise TO assist in the extr;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
SAID SHE
WOULD FAINT
hrs. Della Long Unable to Stand
On Her Feet More Than a Few
Minutes at a Time.

Pendergrass. Ga.-Mrs. Della Long,
OF this place, in a recent letter. says:
For five or six years. l suffered agon'
les with womanly troubles.
Often, | couldn't sit up more than
few minutes at a time, and IL / stood
on my feet long, would faint.
took Cardui, and it helped me i'm.
mediately. Now, can do my work All
the time, and don't suffer like ! did.
Take Cardui when you feel Ill In any
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building tonic medicine for women
It has been found to relieve pain ana
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Cardui acts on the womanly consti-
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n Writ b.: La1ies' Advisory Dept. Chafta.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
7:3O the next morning.

100 the next morning.
wv hen 1 reached the street with the
detective there was a great mob in
front of the theater. and as they caught
sight of us there were cries of Kill
him! Lynch him! Hang him. and the
threats were nearly carried out before
1t was made known that L was not the
man who had killed the president
When we arrived at police headquar-
tiers i was taken before Mayor Wallack
of Washington, who questioned me
closely and to whom l told my story.
MY wound was examined and at
tended to, and after 1 had given all
the informa ton l could Mayor Wal
lack told me would be detained over
night, but to go home In the morning
ana stay there, because If Booth had
friends in Washington they would en-
deavor to put me out of the way if
they thought ! had any valuable in
formation.
There were a great number of con-
spirators arrested. and | was summon
ed to appear at the trial. which was
held in the arsenal in the navy yard.
Spangler. the scene shifter, was SEN
fenced to serve a term at Dry Tortu-
gas. After serving his time he re-
turned to his home in Brooklyn, where
he became III. Before he died he was
interviewed by reporter on the staff
of the Brooklyn Eagle. He stated
then that | probably saved the lives
of many people in the audience by ap-
pearing when l did and asking him to
move away from the governor, as his
part in the plot was to turn off all the
lights in front of the stage when he
heard the pistol shot. When / pulled
the cover over the governor Spangier
did not have time to get back and turn
the lights off before Booths pistol was
fred Booth in his wild dash to escape,
seeing that the lights were sill on in
the auditorium, must have tried TO
turn the gas of himself and in his ex-
element wrenched the lever from its
place, and it struck the wall in falling
to the floor"
Mr.. Withers carries a scar on his
neck a5out four inches long as a re.
minder Of his encounter with Booth
The coat that he wore on that night
has been promised to the government
I on his death There is not much of the
1 garment left now, as it has been much
| hacked by relic seekers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
An Unsung Song
Panic When
William Withers, Leader of
the Orchestra In ford's
Theater, Tells Ex.
periences
BY JOHN w. LAWRENCE.

Dy SOTN W. GNWhENSG-
tcopyright. 1914 BY American Press Asso-
ciation.l
" n RILLIAM wrTHERs. who
NV was the leader Of the or
wv chestra IN Ford's thester In
Washington at the time
Abraham lincoln was assassinated and
who met Booth a few seconds after he
had given the president his death
wound, is living at Rye Beach, n. Y.
He In an accomplished musician and is
a master Of several instruments and
for q number Of years was leader of
the orchestra in Days theater, New
York.
Some time before that fatal 14th Of
April. 1906" said the musician, II had
composed music to the words OF poem
entitled Honor TO Our Soldiers and II
had been sung in public on one or two
occasions with remarkable success.
This song was directly responsible for
my meeting with John Wilkes Booth a
moment after his attack on the presi-
dent, and might say It almost cost me
my life. When It was announced in
the newspapers OF Washington that
Lincoln intended to witness a perform,
nee OF Our American Cousin / decid-
ed that IL would be particularly fitting
TO have my song rendered between the
acts, and n. Clay Ford approved this.
II hired u male quartet, and when
Miss Keene, who was appearing in the
lending part in the play, heard d re
hearsal OF the song she volunteered 10
assist in the chorus with her entire
company. 1t was finally decided that
the song be given between the first and
second acts.
ION the night OF the performance the
presidential box. which under ordinary
conditions was used as two separate
stalls. was thrown open into one com
partment and smothered IN the ma
tional colors. Before going TO the mu
sic room ] stepped next door to a sa
loon frequented by actors and EN-
ployees OF the theater.
when ! entered. the very first per
son | met was John wilkes Booth. II,
was standing at the bar in his shir
sleeves. his coat thrown over one arm
and his hat in his hand. There wert
several men with him. and they wer,
laughing and Joking. When Booth saw
me he cried. Hello. Billy: come have ;
drilk with me
I'VE drank together. and during tn,
conversation one OF the party laugh
iugly remarked that Booth would neve
be rs great rs his father. remembe
seeing an inscrutable smile fit acros
his face az he replied. When | leav,
the stage for good | will be the mos
famous man In America The state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

feature had slipped her memory.
fair and started back to the orches-
ira. l had reached the stairway lead
ing to the underground passage and
had taken two steps downward when
| heard the report of a pistol.
81 knew there were no firearms used
in the play and started to retrace my
steps to the manager to find out what
the trouble was. When I approached
the narrow entrance where Mr..
Wright had been standing only a few
seconds before l heard a dull thud as
though some one had fallen on the
stage. Just as l was about to step
INTO the wing l heard an iron bar
strike the brick wall and fall to the
floor. Somebody cursed hercely-there
was a stumbling rush-and I faced
Booth. the assassin!
should I live a thousand years l
shall never forget that ten seconds
Of my life that was spent between
Booth and his liberty. His eyes seem
ed starting from their sockets. In
bis left hand was a long dagger, while
with his right he seemed to be balanc-
ing himself against the brick wall.
Behind the murderer I saw the iron
bar used to control the lights lying on
the floor. He glared at me like wild
beast for a second or two and then
with lowered head and with arms
flying he made rush at me.
"Let me passv be shouted. Let me
pass! and with the dagger made des-
perate lunge at me, the sharp blade
ripping through the collar Of my coat,
penetrating my undergarments and in
nicting a flesh wound in my neck
about six inches long. This blow sent
me sprawling on the floor, and he made
a dash for the stage door, through
which caught a glimpse Of horses
head and a young fellow known as
Peanut John holding it by the bride.
The next thing 1 knew a detective
named Stewart ran over me and dis
appeared out the stage door only a
few seconds after Booth had closed It
Harry Hawk and several members of
the company went stumbling over me
in a rush to get to their dressing rooms.
Finally q detective picked me up. and
l asked him what had happened. He
didn't answer, but led me to the stage
which was now crowded with people
and pointing to the presidents box
said, Look there, look therer
looked and saw Lincoln, with his head
resting on the back of his chair, ap
parently dead. His wife was bathing
his face with her handkerchief and
Miss Laura Keene stood near with q
pitcher in her hand.
1.-The detective Kissed In my ear, The
president is dying-shot by an as
sassinr The horror and the pity of II
| all rushed upon me like a great blacl
| cloud, and 1 wept. / recovered myseli
and told the detective to take me Il
| police headquarters, as / had impor
tant information.
1.-THE most sorrowful sight I eve
beheld was when the president was
| carried up the aisle that only a shor
| time before he had walked down smil
/ ing and bowling. The audience tina
had cheered was now crying; the hand
kerchiefs that had waved enthusiast
cally were now wet with tears.
'"The president was taken to Mr.
Petersen's house, opposite the theateI
and put TO bed in room occupied b,
John Matthews, a member of Mis-
Keene's company, where he died a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
Falls Victim to Thieves.

S. w. Bends of Coal City. Ala.
has a justifiable grievance. Two
thieves stole his health for IL years.
They were a liver and kidney trou-
BILE. Then DR.. Kings New Life Pills
throttled them. He's well now. I'M
rivaiIed for constipation, malaria,
headache, dyspepsia, % cents ut all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

nent. He possessed the two things
that are absolutely essential to effec-
tive speaking-namely information and
earnestness. If one can be called eIo-
quent who knows what he is talking
about and means what he says-and l
know Of no better ehnition-Lincoln's
speeches were eloquent
He was thoroughly informed upon
the subject; he was prepared to meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

his opponent upon the general prog
Osition discussed or upon any deduc
lions which could be drawn from It
There was no unexp!ored fed into
which his adversary could lead hin
He had carefully examined every foot
Of the ground and was not afraid O.
pitfall or ambush, and. what was
equally important. he spoke from his
own heart 10 the hearts o. those Tho
Iistened--W. j. Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
Mr.. BRYAN'S ESTIMATE
OF LIhc0LN'S oRAT0RY.

In analyzing Lincoln's characters
tics as a speaker one is impressed
Nth the comnleteless Of his nan2R-
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.

l will not pay that certain note
made by nae, fer the principal sum OF
$125.00, dated February 10, 1912, and
payable to S. Marks, 80 days after
date, same having been given in a
horse trade and fraudulently procured.
This February IL, 1912.
$40. G. S. HOLMES.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10

I hereby announce myself candi
date for the Office of ordinary, sub
ject TO the white primary, to be held
for the nomination of county officer
for Glynn county. and soiicite the sup
port of the voters at said election.
Respectfully,
]. T. LAMBRIGHT.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10
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EoR couNrY SURVIVOR.

l hereby announce that l shall be
candidate to succeed myself as
county surveyor, subject to the DEM
ocra-ic primary. l win appreciate the
support of my friends and the voters
generally. Respectfully,
f. A. PENNIMAN.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10
FOR ORDINARY.

I hereby announce myself candi
date for reelection to the office of
ordinary of Glynn county, Georgia
subject to the white primary to be
called, and l will appreciate the sup
port of my friends and the voter
generally. Respectfully,
EDWIN w DART.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10

l announce myself as a candidate
for he office of ordinary, subject to
the white primary, and will thank the
voters of the county for their support
Respectfully,
]. j. SPEARS.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10

the democratic primary. The support
of my friends and of the public will
have my deep appreciation.
Very truly,
JOHN e. DUBBERLY.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10
Announcements.
EoR The LEGISLATURE.

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the legislature from Glynn
county, subject to the democratic
primary, and will appreciate the sup
port of my friends and the voters of
the county generally.
Respectfully,
l.. r. AKINS.
l hereby announce myself candi-
date fer reelection to the legislature
from Glynn county, subject to the
democratic primary, and will appre-
ciate the support CT my friends and
voters generally
Respectfully,
j. A. BUTTS.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10
7oR RECEIVER OF TAX RETURNS

FOR RECEIVER OF TAX RETURNS
reg to announce that l am a can
1.@d,e for the office of receiver of
AK returns of Glynn county, subject
to The action of the democratic pri-
mary. l need this position. am COM
petent to fill the office and l will
appreciate the votes of my friends and
the public generally.
Respectfully.
B. A. FAHM.
I Jeg to state that I will be can
didate for reelection to the office of
receiver of tax returns, subject to
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-10
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