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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

Stuart's Calcium Waters will clear the most obstinate complexion, because they go right into the blood and remove the cause of the trouble. The blood is cleansed of all impurities and foreign substances and these are quickly eliminated from the system. You'll notice wonderful change in q few davs--you Will hardly K.ow yourself in week.
 <and Stvar;'s Calcium Wafefs are ab- soiate,v harmless to any one. Their ingredients are just what a physician prcscribes in most cases of skin ernptors and poor blood. These waters arc put up in conc entrated form, which makes them act quickly and thoroughly.
 You can set .Stuart's Calcium Waters at any drug store Ut 70 cents . box ,Bcgin talip= them today and then look at yourself ir the mirror in few days and find all those awful pimples. black heads. acne. polls, liver spots. rash cc- zen,a and thit muddy complexion rapidly disappearine and your face cleared like the petal of a flower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
ORMOND DECLINES
 n DISCUSS RACE But Indications Are That He and Bankhead Will Be
 Rival Candidates

NJ. T. Ormond of Tuscaloosa, solicitor of the Sixth district, while in Birmingham yesterday, declined to discuss his candi- dacy for Congress from the Sixth As IS known, it is generally understood that MT. Ormond will make the race to sue ceed Congressman Hobson when that gem tleman endeavors to secure the senatorial seat now occupied by Senator Johnston
 MT. Ormond. whose name, probably against his will, was used several times in the stories relating to the proposal which Congressman Hobson made to ex- Gov B. B. Conner, declined on this sub ject. also, to commit himself.
 From present indications, the race for the honor of succeeding Hobson will be made between MT. Ormond and William B. Bankhead of Jasper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

mailing or on a. rural route starting the The system to be inausurated on Jan uary next, known as the parcel post sys- tenn to the public, is really an extension of the fourth class postal business now in operation with changes necessary to cover the increased weights which will be ai- lowed. The new law states that fourth class matter shall embrace "all matter, in- now embraced by law in either the first. second, or third class, not exceeding II pounds in weight, nor greater in size than 72 inches in length and girth combined, nor in form or kind likely to injure the ,person of any postal employe or damage the mail equipment or other mail matter and not of a character perishable within period reasonably required for transpor- tation and delivery
 Divided Into Zones
 The country is to be divided into a series of zones-eight in number. Maps are now being prepared to show these zones and these maps will be furnished to rural carriers and postoffice employees generally.
 The rates of postage for local delivery for one pound will be cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each succeeding pound up to II pounds. For district within 50 miles of Birmingham, the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

probably attack him on the ground that his father was not only for many years congressman of the Sixth. but that he is at the present time United States senator from Alabama. MT. Bankhead last night referred to that probability, but gave in dication that he~,was prepared to make answer.
 men of the state. He was recently in the lmelight of the nation when he responded to the call for presidential nominations from Alabama. and in one of the most eloquent speeches delivered during the 1912 convention at Baltimore. presented the name of oscar W. Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
Rid Your Face
 of All PiTnples
Skin Cleared In q Few Days by Stuarts Calcium Waters, the Famous
 Blood Purifier

Pimples, blotches, skin eruptions of all kinds. are simply the impurities in inc blood coming to the surface. All the external treatment in tue world won't do a particle of good unless you purity the blood And there's nothing So au- initiating as face that's all broken out and spotted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
Illicit Distiller Captured

Anniston. November so.-tSpeciaD-J. G Biggers. who was arrested in Cleburne county. near Edwardsville. has been brought to this city and lodged In the county jail by Deputy Marshal Oscar -s..dli. vn a charge of having violated the internal revenue laws by illicit dis tilling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

You can depend upon getting the very lowest prices on your mail orders. We fill mail orders on honor, giving you the benefit of any price re- duction just as though you were making your purchase in the house in person. We want your business and are willing to earn 1t by giving you better service than you can get in any other market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01


 pound will be 5 cents. the next cents, with cent increase on each pound up to Il pounds Eleven pounds will cost 55 cents. All other zones are as given m the accompanying table
 It will be observed that these parcels can be registered can be accorded spe- cial delivery:N can be insured for actual value, and in all probability the depart ment will allow them sent C. O. D.
 However there is an exception that it is we'll to note, and that is where a. parcel weighs not more than four ounces it will cost 1 cent per ounce, and in this case the zone system does not apply. Another exception is that this act does not in any way affect the postal rates on seeds. bulbs, roots. scions and plants, the rate on these articles being l cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof.
 The return card of the sender must be placed upon all parcels In cities where free delivery Is in operation packages must be brought to the main or a branch office.
 It will also be observed tiat the Philip pine Islands are provided for in the eighth zone, and that the charge will be 12 cents per pound
 Adopt It to Peoples Wants
 The parcel post service Is absolutely rev to the postoffice department. and the
 
 extent the public will avail itself of the service or what facilities 1t will be neces- sary to provide. In other words. tsle start ing of this work win be largely experi- mental and will be adopted to the wants of The people as fast as it can possibly be done. Fortunately for the postal clerks and the poor postmasters, this act does not go into effect until after the Christmas holidays. so that Christmas presents will not come by parcel post this year.
 I have no doubt that sooner or later we s..al be carrying eggs. fresh meat, vcge- tables and everything by parcel post the same as in other countries. Even live tur- keys may be sent in some foreign coun tries. and there is no reason why it can not be done here. E May Have Still Lower Rates
 The sprobablItsess nrel that if the sei'-l vice starts off successfully the govern ment will lower the rates and increase the weights so that all the people lmay be ac-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
HOME REMEDIES

Furnished at following prices:
 Whiskey, Wine or Beer. $12.5e Tobacco. Cigarettes or Snuff 500 Nervousness and Insomnia .-.. 5.00
 For further inform 1 ifVn'E'at containing testimonis ss
 R. James Saratorium. a2 Memphis. Tenn, Con- Ns ef ch1- ddential af.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

We strive to fill each order exactly as written and if the goods ordered are not in stock we will procure them if they are to be found in the city. On holiday goods it may be we'll to indicate a second choice should the article required be ex
 hausted by previous orders. Keep your stock fresh by daily orders by mail. Itpays. -sxs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
1G Our Mail Order Facilities Assure
 You of Both Promptness and Accuracy

ud g t@pod h M d year Every ~ id
 ~ ~ h e h n nh d as nd @ Id m Hing cord delivered to filing A dom e eg m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

Compare this prompt service with that which can possibly be afforded by the more distant markets Your order to this house will be filled and the goods be on your shelves before mail orders will be opened in Northern or Eastern centres Take advantage of this prompt service so as to keep your stock fresh constantly. ..~sg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
By TRUMAN H. ALDRICH
 Postmaster of Birmingham Table of Rates Under New Parcel Post Law

rnaiiue rnn a-ruralr ina thaef
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
FOR AGED PEOPLE
Old Folks Should Be Careful in Their
Selection of Regulative Medicine.

We have a safe, dependable and
altogether ideal remedy that is par
ticularly adapted to the requirements
of aged people and persons of weak
constitutions who suffer from consti-
patton or other bowel disorders. We
are so certain that it viii relieve these
complaints ana give absolute salts
faction in every particular that we Of
fer il with our personal guarantee
that ii shall cost the user nothing If
it fails to substantiate our claims.
This remedy is called Rexall Or
derlies
Rexal Orderles are eaten just like
candy, are particularly prompt and
agreeable IN action may be taken at
any time day or night; do not cause
diarrhoea, nausea, gripping, excessive
looseness, or other undesirable effects.
They have a very mild but positive
action upon the organs with which
they come in contact, apparently act
ing as regulatiye tonic upon the
relaxed muscular coat OF the bowel
thus overcoming weakness, and aid
ing To restore the bowels to more Wig
orous and healthy activity Three
sizes. 10c, o5c, and soc. Sold only at
our store-The Rexall Store. John
Coughlin, III Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
Certificates of Incorporation.

Organized at Fairfield for the pur-
poses of making, generating, selling
ard distributing gas and electricity
for lighting. manufacturing and me-
chapical activities in the towns of
Benton. Clinton, Winslow, Vassalboro.
Oakland, Fairfield, Canaan and Skow-
hogan. and the cities of Waterville
and Augusta, The Pettee's Pond
Power Co. filed certificate of incor-
poratlon. Wednesday, at the depart
ment of State.
The organization was effected at the
Office of George G.. Weeks of Fairfield,
the amount of capital stock being re-
corded as $4,000. and the incorpora-
tors ds john p. Clark of Skowhegan,
president; Clyde II. Smith of SkoWhe-
gan. treasurer; these two and Amos
+. Gerald OF Fairfield being directors.
This certificate, filed on April %,
shows the company To have been or
ganized on Dec. 10, 1911, and that the
original certificate was filed at the
Somerset registry of deeds Dec. p, of
last year.
The new certificates on file, Wednes-
day. were as follows:
The Pettee's Pond Power Co, or
ganized at Fairfield, for the purpose
of generating and selling light, heat
and power, with $4,000 capital stock,
of which $4,000 is paid in. Officers.
President. John p. Smith, of Skow-
hogan; treasurer, clyde H. Smith, OF
Skowhegan. Certificate filed April
%, 1912.
New Utah Bingham Mining Co.
organized at Kittery, for the purpose
of general mining and quarrying bus,
mess. and construction, with S11.375.-
900 capital stock, of which nothing
is paid in. Officers: President, Geo
H. Wing oe Springfield. Mass; treas
urer. Geo. II. Wing of Springfield
Mass Certificate filed April %. 1912
A. n. Ames Knitting Machine Co.
organized at Augusta, for the pur-
pose of dealing in knitting machines
with $l5O,00o capital stock, of which
nothing is paid in. Officers: Presi-
dent, f.. NJ Leavitt of Winthrop;
treasurer. +. M Leayitt of Winthrop.
Certificate filed April "a. 1912.
Maine Printing & Advertising Co,
organized at Brunswick, for the pur-
pose of printing, publishing, adver-
Using and mail order business with
sl0000 capital stock, of which moth
ing is paid in. officers: President.
Leon Forteri of Brunswick; treasur-
err. Adelaid Cloutier of Brunswick.
Certificate filed April 20. 1912.
Massachusetts Tale Co, organized
at Portland, for the purpose of gem
erai mining business, with $25 ,0oC
capital stock, of which nothing is
paid in. Officers: President. George
F. Gould of Portland; treasurer,
George f. Gould of Portland. Certifi-
cate filed April %. 1912
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
HOW GIRLS
MAY AVOID
PERIODIC PAINS
The Experience of Two Girls
Here Related For The
Benefit of Others.

Rochester, N. y" have a daugh-
ter 13 years old who has always been
very healthy until recently when she
complained of dizziness and cramps every
month, so bad that | would have to keep
her home from school and put her to bed
to get relief.
After giving her only two bottles Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound she is now enjoying the best of
health. / cannot praise your Compound
too highly. want every good mother
to read what your medicine has done for
my child - Mrs. RICHARD N. DUNThAM,
81 Exchange ST., Rochester, NY
Stoutsville, Ohio. 81 suffered from
headaches, backache and was very irreg-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
Railroad Petluon HEARINGS.

The board of railroad commissioners
has announced hearings upon the petit
ton of the Maine Central Railroad Co.
for approval of two proposed changes OF
location to eliminate heavy grades.
One will be held in New Gloucester al
the railroad station, Thursday. May Is,
at $50 a. NJ, to answer the petition for
improved alignment and double tracking
in the towns of Gloucester and Gray.
The other hearing will be held at the
same place at $40 A. VI. on petition
for changed location in town of New
Gloucester and the city of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The arrival of Socialist petitions
from Somerset was the feature of the
days list. Nearly every county office
is sought by members of this party.
with petitions averaging about Is
lanes each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
The Petitions.

The nominating petitions filed.
Wednesday, were as follows:
Fred {. Paine. Arson; candidate for
the Socialist nomination for represen-
tative to the Legislature from the Nor
ridgewock, Arson, Starks and New
POI land class. Petition signed by r.
a. Manter and - others of Arson.
George w. #. Merrill. Madison: cam
did4te for the Socialist nomination for
county treasurer. Somerset county. Pc
titson signed by Charles A. Burner of
Skowhegan and Is others of Skowhe-
gan, Cornviiie, Arson, Madison and
Starks.
Charles S. Weseott. Madison. eand-
date for the Socialist nomination for
judge of Probate. Somerset county. Pc
tition signed by Fred A. Manter of An
son and IS others of Arson, Skowhe-
gan, Cornville. Madison and Starks.
Ephraim Corvette, Skowhegan; can
didate for the Socialist nomination for
sheriff of Somerset county. Petition
signed by Charles a. Burnor of Skow-
heean and Is others of Skowhegan,
CornVille, Arson, Madison and Starks.
Alison c. Walton, Madison; candidate
for the Socialist nomination for sena-
tor from Somerset county. Petition
signed by Fred A. Manter of Arson
and &c others Of Arson. Skowhegan,
Madison, Cornville and Starks.
Hollis W. Stitham. Skowhegan. can
djddte for the Socialist nomination for
senator from Somerset county. Petition
signed by Charles A. Burnor of Show
hegan and 10 others of Skowhegan
Madison, Arson, Cornville and Starks.
J. w. Deiana, Skowhegan. candi-
date for the Socialist nomination for
county commissioner. Somerset coun-
ty- Petition signed by Charles A. Bur-
ner of Skowhegan and "A others of
Skowhegan. Madison. Arson. Cornville
and Starks.
Frank f. Guernsey, Dover. eandi-
date for the Republican nomination
for member of Congress; supplement-
airy petitions. signed by Rene A. Saigle
of Madawaska and 90 others of NADIA
waska, st. David. Grand Isle and
Frenchville: p. II. Longfellow and "a
others of Machias; Seth T. Campbell
and 10 others of Island Falls.
Charles E. Valley, Sanford, candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for representative to the Legislature
from SANFORD. Petltlo1 SlSHeu by w ILL.,
NJ. Greenough and 19 others of San
ford.
Albert F. Donigan, Bingham. eandi-
date fer the Democratic nomination
for senator from Somerset county. Pc
titicn signed by kingsbury b. Piper
of Fairfield and SO others of Fairfield,
Pittsfield, Skowhegan. Norridgewock,
Bingham, Hartland. Scion. Cornville,
North Arson, Athens. Moscow. Cana
an, Jackman. Embden, West Forks,
Madison. Pleasant Ridge and Con-
cord
Fred S. Morgan, Farmingdale, cam
didate for the Democratic nomination
for representative to the Legislature
FROM Chelsea and Farmingdale class.
Petition signed by G. A. Dondero Of
Chelsea and others of Chelsea and
Farmingdale.
Asa A. Bishop. Pressure Isle. candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for State senator from Aroostook
county. Petition signed by Herbert w.
Trafton of Fort Fairfield and Sc 9TH
ers of Fort Fairfield. Pressure Isle,
Van Bnren, New Sweden. Caribou
Stockholm. Ashland, Fort Kent. Eas-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
STATE OF MAINE.

Kennebec SIS. Superior Court, in Term.
Augusta, April 18th, 1912.
Alice May Mclaughlin Iibt, VS.. John
Upon the annexed Writ and Libel it is
ordered by me. the undersigned, Justice
given TO the Libelee by publishing an at
tested copy of the same, or an abstract
thereof. together with this order thereon,
three weeks successfully in the Daily
Kennebec Journal, a newspaper printed
in Augusta in said County of Kennebee,
the last publication to be thirty days at
least before the next term of said Court.
10 be holden at Waterville within and
for said County of Kennebec, on the sec
ond Tuesday of June next. that he may
then and there appear in said Court and
answer thereto II, he see fit.
Attest FRED EMERY BEANIE.
Justice Superior Court.
COPY OF LIBEL.
The Libelant alleges that she was mar
ried 10 the said libelee at South jefferson
in the State OF, Maine on the 25th day of
March, 1906. that the said libelant and
said marriage; that the libelant resided
in this State when the cause of divorce
accrued as hereinafter set forth, and had
resided here in good faith one year prior
to the date hereof; that the libelant has
ever been faithful to her marriage obli-
cations. but that the said libeiee has
been unmindfnl of the same; that on the
first day of April 1909 he utterly deserted
the libelant without reasonable cause
and has continued said desertion ever
since; that since their intermarriage the
said libelee has been addicted to gross
aud confirmed habits of intoxication,
that being of sufficient ability he has
grossly. wantonly and cruelty neglected
and refused to provide suitable mainte-
nance for your libelant; that he has been
guilty Of cruel and abusive treatment
and extreme cruelty towards her. as fol-
lows. to wit:
That one child has been born to them
during their said marriage. now living,
viz; Phyllis Louise, five years old.
Wherefore, she prays that a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libelee may be decreed,
and that the care and custody of their
minor child Phyllis Louise may be given
TO her; also that reasonable alimony be
decreed to her out of his estate: or in
lieu thereof that a specific sum be paid to
her by him.
And the libelant further alleges that
she has used reasonable diligence to as
certain the present residence of said
libelee, but Is unable to do so, and does
not know where 1t is,
MRS. ALICE MAE iMcLAUGHLIN.
Libelant
Kennebec. IS. April 18th. 19l2.-The said
I.iheIant made oath that the above allie
cation as TO the residence of the Iibeiee
is true.
Before me,
CHARLES L. ANDREWS.
Justice OF the Peace.
A true copy of the order Of notice and
libel.
Attest: G. w. JONES, Clerk.
aprlS thurs,3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
Woman,s Petition Rejected.

With the Socialist petitions was re-
ceiyed that of Ethel G.. Brown of
Skowlegan, who seeks a place on the
primary ballot as a candidate for a.
nomination of register of probate in
Somerset county. The petition was
not accepted by the clerk, William
p Toulouse, and cannot be filed. 1t
was signed by Charles A Rurnor of
Skowhegan and 76 others of Skowhe-
gan, Cornville, Arson. Madison and
Starks
The reason for rejecting the NOM
nation is supported by the opinion
Of majority of the justices of our
Supreme judicial court in the 62nd
Maine Report, page 500, wherein it
was held that women cannot be elect
ed to any legislative, judicial or ex-
ecutive office, or to an office created,
by the constitution. but that the Leg
islature may create new ministerial
offices, not enumerated in the consti-
tuition, and, if they deem expedient
may authorize the performance of
the duties of the offices so created
by persons of either sex The office
of register of probate is a constitu-
tional office constitution of Maine,
Article 6, Section - and under the
foregoing distinction a woman is not
eligible thereto. Pursuing the dis
tinction a little further it is inter
esting to note that in several in
stances statutes have been passed
making women eligible TO certain
unconstitutional offices. For in
stance, they may be admitted to prac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

thanks for what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for me.
| had taken other medicines but did not
find relief. - Miss CORA 3. FosNAUGH,
Stoutsvile, Ohio, RID, No. l.
Hundreds of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for their daugh-
tiers have been received by the Lydia f.
Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
Augusta RheumaticS
Now Get Relief at Home

What chance does any sufferer take
when "Nurito" is guaranteed TO relieve
rheumatism Sciatica and Neuritis. or
money refunded? The worst symptoms
in the most severe cases are relieved by
''NuFto. a preScription-not a patent
medieine-free from opiates and Mar
eotics.
"Nurito" is specific positive in it's
action, quickly removing all aches and
mnseles and limberinn them nm IN in n
manner that will surprise YOU.
Go to Bowditch, Webster K Co., Au-
gusta, Me-, W. c. 1Iawker x Co., Water
vile, Me, druggists, today, get a 81 box
of "Nurito, and feel il work Nothing
has ever done what this prescription will
do.
Compounded by the Magistral Chemical
Co.. Flatron Bldg New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

tiee as attorneys at law, may be
commissioned to administer oaths,
take acknowledgment of deeds, and
solemnize marriages. may act to
certain prescribed extent as deputy
town clerks, may be appointed MEM
bers Of the Board of Trustees of the
Insane hospital, and may he MEM
bers of school committees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
Embalmine Examiners to Meet.

A meeting of the State board of em-
balming examiners will be held AT the
State House, May H. for the purpose of
examining persons who wish to become
licensed undertakers and embalmers
The. meeting probably will be in the
Senate chamber. The examiners have
announced their plans for semi-annual
meetings. the second Tuesday in May
and the second Tuesday in November
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

ular. A friend adj
vised me to tax e
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e t a bic Com
pound, and before |
had taken the whole
of two BIO It'll s /
found relief. ! am
only sixteen years
old, but / have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
cannot aynreSS nv