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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
EXERCISES AT MARION
Institute Closes Session With Interest
 ing Debates and Declarations

Marion. December 22.---(Speclal.) 1.-The first half session of the Marion insti- ute has just been closed with the inter- osting and excellent exercises of the Burke Debating club and the Pitt Debat- ing club The programme of the Burke Debating club, with the award of honors, was as follows:
 Debate: Resolved, That in Secondary Schools Fixed Curriculum Is Preferable to an Elective System" Affirmative. H. r. Dean, I. NJ. Ross, J. D. McMahon; negative. J. c; Locke. F. l.. Brizendine, w. II. Stewart
 The debate was won by the negative. J. C. Locke was awarded the decision for the best individual debater: J. b. Me- Mahon received honorable mention.
 The contestants in the Reclamation con test were C. Gibson. c. N. Russell, Roy Beall and W. C.. Bennett First place was won by W. C. Bennett and honorable uention was made of Roy BealI
 The Pitt Debating club presented the following programme: Debate: Re solved That the Country offers Better Training for the Boy Than the Cify.' Affirmative. Carl Vnson. II. C. Reynolds. J. P. Hall: negative, T. NJ. owen, Jr.. V. Jansen, Odell King.
 The debate was won by the affirmative. The award for the best individual debater was won by MT. Jansen, and honorable mention was made of MT. Hall.
 The disclaimers were George W. Gun ningham, K. Baggette. J. Nixon, and w. Walker, The winners of first and second place were Kirven Baggette and Nixon.
 The interscholastic declamation contests after the holidays between the Montgom- cry High school, the Selma High school and the Marion institute is being looked angular league has just been organized, ana the first contest will be held at the Msrion institute fin February. The Marion institute is ambitious to win the state championship in intellectual contests as well as in athletics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Held for Highway Robbery

After an all night search Plain Clothesmen Brannon and Kicks arrest ed Julius Hall and Charlie Gray, two negroes, charging them with highway robbery The two negroes are said to have held up and robbed J. T. Cooper several nights ago at the corner of Avenue G and Twenty-dfth street. Cooper was badly beaten by the hold mp men, receiving an ugly wound on the head. The officers say that both negroes have been identified as hav- Ing held up several other men on the Southside during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
~---------7---ss'- ADJUSTMENTS
Adelaide ThurstOn

The seat sale starts today for The Love Affair."" which deals with love and money, two of the greatest motive forces in the world, and concerns a young woman who, thwarted in love by money, endeavors as exeoutrix of large estate to arrange the love affairs of the beneficiaries under the will Adelaide Thurston, the charming young actress who has many friends throughout the south, will be in the lead ing role. The Love Affair" will be the attraction Christmas Day, matinee and night, at the Jefferson theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
ROUSE ARRESTED ON
 INCENDIARY CHARGE

smlthheld. Va, December 22.-George Rouse, a business man of this place, was arrested at an early hour this morn- ing by private detective for bankers association, who charged that he saw Rouse pouring quantity of gasoline on building property of business rival.
 The detective was employed by the as- sociation to investigate the conilagration which last Sunday destroyed the smith, field bank and 13 other. business houses of the town The authorities believe that the big fire was the result of incendiarism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
POSSIBLE LIST OF SPEAK FRS :
 FOR THE COMING BANQUET

Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce has received several anony- nous letters containing suggestions for list of speakers at the travellers ban quet next Rriday night. From these communications the following names and topics were culled:
 C M. Tardy, Funeral Orstion of Mark Anthony"
 W. F. Blackford "Why Is Cold Storage Eges?H
 Robert Ewing. 'lnteryiewing Myself"
 4. Jax Davis. Increasing the Member ship of the L. C. T.
 Frank Means, 'sartorial Arts"
 Jesse Wright. How It Feels To Be an Ex- Domino Champion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
REG GULAR MEETING
 OF |. C. T. IS HELD

Saturday night in Maeeabees hall the local council of United Commercial Tray elers met in regular meeting and initiated three lambs into the fold. According to A sJax Davis, the secretary, the lambs were shorn sure enough
 The next regular meeting of the |. c. T. will be on the night of January 1, when some important business pertinent to the organization will come up. All members are requested to be present.
 The next meeting after that will be on Saturday night, February 1, which will be a class meeting. This means a high old time to tine local council. for there will be class of 25 to be initiated into the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
PROSPEROUS CHRISTMAS
 WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

chief. There always has been more or less noise on Christmas night down town and the result has always been trouble"
 The chief added that no iirex osks would be allowed to be discharged with in the fire limits of the city. Several weeks ago Chief Bodeker made an ef- fort to prevent the sale of fireworks. for this Christmas, but 1t was decided. to allow their sale, a provision being added that they could not be discharged in the fire limits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
LET HAGUE TRIBUNAL
 SETTLE WAR POINTS

Paris, December 22.-Speal<ing at the United Friendly societies banquet to- nisht. the Prince of Monoco eulogized in ternatonal arbitration and offered the suggestion that the great powers make 0 joint declaralion that the Balkan aues- tiOn should not be allowed to develop a European war and that The Hague :ri5- ulnal should pronounce finally on all points which tie conference was unable r. settle.
 This, hc declared, would effectively re- move the anxiety which at present weighs down the whole of Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23

hoistrous Christmas celebration on the streets of Birmingham will not be tolerated this year as 1t has been here tofore, according to a statement made by Chief of Police George Il. Bodel1er.
 Extra men will be put on the force for Christmas day and the large crowds and parades that have featured past Christmas nights on the down town streets will not be allowed" said the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
"EyeryWOnan'

Though the form of the dramatic spec tacle, "Everywoman,' which Henry w. Savage will offer at the Jefferson three nights beginning Monday December @' with special matinee New Years Day, is based on the old morality play Every man." only in immediately labelling the characters does the work resemble the ancient tome, One discovers upon the entrance of every parsonage of the play exactly his intention. Abstract qualities take concrete form, but there is no preaching. Everywoman herself is young and beautiful. Seat sale Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Some Shots

W. J. Ashton, local travelling man, laid off last week and went bird hunting in Shelby county. Mr Ashton traversed the lowlands, the midlands and the high lands in his efforts to locate some birds that would pause long enough to be shot a-. After few days of this sort of tire- some meandering Mir. Ashton finally sighted a bird coming his way. Great pr reparations immediately followed by MT. Ashton to feloniously assassinate said bird If he came within range. The creature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
At the Majestic

i'll of five good, clever, original ovel vaudeville acts, all of about
 merit, is offered at the Majestic FeelS, commencing with matinee
 There will be two matinees esday, Christmas Day, the first at oclx and the second at 3:30 o'clock. pill contains the big novelty act, Is rats and cats. wonderfully d troupe of felines and rodents. 5 is a matinee daily at 2:30 and erformances nightly. at 7;30 and ,cl<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
That Fatal Nap
From Judge.

T iohi udAt-
 Your ancestors did not come over in the Mayfower?' snapped the tall, spare. thin-lipped Miss Hester Plym- rock.
 "No." and Alias Ananias rubbed hls chubby hands together. while an oily smirk spread over his full-moon phiz. You see, 1t was this away: The old man forgot to wind up the alarm clock and so missed the boat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Ministers Protest

Chicago. December 22.-Protest from aI- most every pulpit in this city was made today as result of Chief of Police Mo- Weeny's order that on New Years Eve cafes might sell liquor until ! q. m. Owo hours after the usual closing time). A weekly ball introduced by a hotel in the theatre district also came In for minis terial attacks Champagne is the only drink sold at the ball. evening dress is required and the gaiety is said to be hi- larious. Mayor Harrison has announced he would investigate the dances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
BRMNy1HAr1S 7RANEZNC, SALES1EN
Everyone Looking Forward Banquet for Travelling Men to Be Given Friday Ngh-Comment and General Items
 Interest for Salesmen Travelling Out of Birmingham

John ". sibley, various Bricks and Bats
 Oscar c. Turner "Pot-Latch.'' W, H. Maxim, My Approaching Debut in Grand Opera"
 W. NJ. Cosby, "rhe Flour Sale" Harry Jones, "The Impurities of Aqua de Cahaba"
 zack Tally, 'E Pluribus Unum'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Brian Kelly in "The Siren

The story of ''The Siren is pretty one and far above the ordinary plot of such offerings in the nature of a logic and coherency of the theme. Donald Brian is seen in the role of gay young marquis, whose fancy runs to the writing of hu- morous verses. He goes a little too fast when he writes things considered highly seditious and derogatory to the throne. The Siren" will be at the Jefferson the- atre Thursday night, December 26. Seat sale Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Reports He Was Robbed

Clay Blanehie. connected with a Iocas wholesale house. reported to the police last night that he had been doped and robbed in a room at 2330E First ave- hue. He was robbed of SEQ and could not say who gave him the dope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Suffragettes Raid Mail Boxes

London. December 22.--Milltant suf- Tragedies made an extensive raid to- night on the pillar letter boxes in London. They employed black and red fluids in an endeavor to obliterate the addresses on the heavy Christmas mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
FUNERAL NOTICE

Laura Jackson. wife of Alexander Jack son, died Sunday morning at their home In Woodlawn. She Is survived by her hus- band, son, daughter, three grandchildren. two sisters and one brother. Her friends and those of her family are invited fo ate tend her funeral from Jackson Street church at Woodlawn Monday afternoon at o'clock. The Revs. w. T. walker, A. C. Jackson and C. l.. Fisher will of- fiCiate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
BIue Coats Get Christmas Money

The blue coated "cops" around the police station were made happy by the receipt of half months pay the lat ter part of the week. The chief. along with other city officials. decided to give the men the extra pay day in Crder to tide them over the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Senator Overman Holding Own

Wellington. December 22.--The condi- ton of Senator Lee oyerman. of North Carolina, who was operated upon here yesterday for appendicitis was reported tonight 10 be satisfactory. The senator spent a good night, and was much re- freshed today. He is said to be making good progress toward recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Business Is Good

". D. Holmes, just in from a hazardous trip through several of the nearby coun- ties, said: Business conditions were never better. Collections are extraord- narily good for this period of the year. I certainly look for q banner year in 1913."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
ATTENTION, ELKs

MEMBERS OF BIRMINGHAM VI LODGE NO. 79. II. F. 0. F.. ARE RE- QUESTED TO ASSEMBLE AT THE HOME AT ::3O O'CLOCK TODAY TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF BROTH FIR HARRY RENsFORD. INTERMENT OAK HILL.
 JOHN W. PERKINS. F.. R. n. E. SHROPSHIRE, JR., sEC'Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23

swooped about a dozen yards from Mir. Ashton, who bazed away with both bar rels
 He hit the brd mortally wounding it.
 But there was still strength enough ia the bird to fly away, and it flew a dis tance estimated by experts as eight miles, when in complete exhaustion and in the throes of death 1t dropped into a passing buggy in which was Turkey Johnson of the Alabama Grocery company.
 Mir. Johnson seized the bird and merci- fully ended its troubles and started to look for the miscreant who was out shoot ing buzzards on that fair day He is still looking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
At the BiiOu

HAs western melodrama and story o 8ag plains, detailing the life of a abfes lesperado, Billy the Kid" will lM 4afa weeks attraction at the Bijou 4he4trs commencing tonight and run s.flss very night this week, with regu- iaa n tinees Tuesday, Thursday and Safufday, and a special matinee We'd nesoaY afternoon, Christmas day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
At the Orpheum

Livingstons, one of the greatest
 comedy bar acrobatic teams, is eek's headliner at the Orpheum !, with four other good acts. er Semon succeeded in securing Murry and Grace Lane, a very
 comedy and singing act to fill , bill at the Orpheum this week. are matinees daily at 2.30 and nightly at 7:30 and 9ck. On Wednesday. Christmas aere will be two matinees, at 2 R0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23

Murray Brown of Goodall-Brown is in Nashville for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23

Practically all work of travelling men is over now until January l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-23
Insurance Agents

Like to give business to this company, knowing their clients interests will be given every con- sideration. We are right here at home-at your disposal
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
Gov. Shafroth Appoints County
Com mmissisner

George Hodgson of Plattevile one of
the best known farmers in southern
Weld county. was yesterday appointed
county commissioner to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of r. W.
DeVinney. Mr.. Hodgson will assume
his new duties at once.
He is one Of the pioneer residents of
the southern part af the county and is
the owner of a fine farm. Of late he
has been devoting large part of his
time to experimental work, and the
specimens from his lands have formed
an important part of the exhibits at
the Weld county fair for the past two
years.
John Birkie and Tom James were
among those who were mentioned as
being possible appointees of the COVER
nor, who acted with extraordinary
qnickness in making the appointment.
Mr.. Hodgson is popular at Platteville
and has many friends who will be glad
to know that he has been honored by
the states chief executive. Weld Coun-
ty Republican.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
GREATEST OCEAN DISASTER

Through the splendid news service
which is a prominent feature of The
Enterprise, we are able to give our
readers today the story Of the sinking
of the giant ocean liner, Titanic, than
which no bigger or better vessel was
ever built or better equipped with mod
ern devices for the safeguarding of the
lives of passengers and crew.
While the story is the biggest there
has been to tell for some time and
brings attention to our papef today, a
checking of The Enterprise from week
to week will disclose the fact that moth
ing of Importance is overlooked.
The story on the last page of this pa.
per gives the important facts of the
big tragedy and puts il in jnst the con-
densed style that appeals to the aver
age reader
II your ncighbor does not take the
paper. tell him what he is missing.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
GOLD MINES CLAIMED
NEAR new RkYKER
] Four Men Post Notice Of Claim
Close to Raymer

Visions Of big mining camps, BOOM
ing towns, and vast fortunes found in
night and spent in day are all float
ing before the eyes of homesteaders in
this vicinity owing to notice of min
ing claim dated April 4th, 1912, being
found on a stake not far from Raymer.
The notice states the claim will be
known as the "Black Eagle Mining
Claim" and has four names signed to
it. ..
Gold, precious gold. is the metal that
is supposed to be waiting for mans ac-
tivity to take and use.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
Wanted-Man to disk 40 acres. Give
me offer Of best cash price. See Lis
comb r. Brown, Jr. New Raymer.
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION.

+. AS. tPublishcr.) Sasisl-Ol5Jo0
Department Of the interior.
United States Land Office at Sterling. Colorado.
March 9TH. 1912.
NoTicE Is hereby given that Andrew C. Christi
sen Of Stoneham. Colorado. who on March 2sth.
1911 made Homestead application. No. 0i55OO. for
Ei-2 NWi-i. Swi-t NWi-a. Section 10. Township
sN., Range 60 W.. 9Th Principal Meridian. has
filed notice Of intention to make communication
Proof. to establish claim to the land above do.
scribed. before Register or Receiver at Sterling,
Colorado. on the 18th day Of June. 1912.
Claimant names as witncsscs
Thomas II. Leslie. Of stoncham. Colorado.
Niles NJ. Mitchell. Of e
Edwin T.. Wheeler. Of 1921
Newton J. Strader. OF As
W. H. POUND. Register.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
Rooster Spoil, ng For a Fight

Clarence Dodder, the 10 months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Dodder,
came near losing an eye Monday morn
ing when he was attacked by NAM
moth Plymouth Rock rooster that was
looking for scrap. The game birds
fighting propensities resulted in making
him an appropriate ingredient for a
pot-pie, which was part Of the elegant
refreshments served to a number of
guests on the evening of Mr.. Dodder's
birthday. The little boy is all rigon,
and will probably be able to defend
himself when next he is tackled for a
fight by game rooster. : The Keota
News.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18

Mr.. Bakke and daughter, May were
up from Stoneham yeserday, the form
er coming on business connected with
selling car of potatoes which he ship.
ped in from North Dakota for seed.
He sold some to |. N. Vik, and
went to Buckingham to see if some
could be disposed Of there. He only
had few remaining, but wanted to
dispose of all his surplus as soon as
possible.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
Help Yourself.

II you want 10 become intelligent
you must take your own little pitcher
TO the well Of knowledge and dip II
In yourself.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18

After hearing from Illinois, we ap-
prehend that President Taft was will
ing to admit that republicans US well
as republics are ungratcful.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
Do You Want a
WA I Oh?

Did any boy ever hear that question without answering at
once, yes! YES!"?
We are asking You that question now.
easy that just like getting watch for nothing
Here is the way to geit Get two Of your neighbors
who are not now taking The Enterprise to subscribe /
the regular price Of ST 50 per year, bring the money to U.s.
and the watch is yours.
You will find the work Easy because all Of these new com
ers viii want The Enterprise. 1t the one paper that
every family should have Our readers who get papers from
eastern towns and even one hundred times larger than Ray
mer, tell us The Enterprise beats chem all.
The Kind of a Watch is a genuine watch and good
time keeper We have limited number Of the Igesols on
hand but when those gone get more Of that
brand the company making the Ingeso will not sell them
to be used premiums However, the Defiance watch can
be secured any quantity and they practically the same
watch.
We will help you all we can We would like to give
away 100 watches. DO 1T NOW.
| | HE ENTERPRISE !
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
Fine prospects.
Business is booming.

Business is booming.
| Now for farming operations.
All the news in The Enterprise. 81. so
We print letter heads and envelopes.
Mrs. Henry returned from Sterling
yesterday.
Buy your goods at Raymer and build
up your home town.
Henry Ficken came back Monday
from Minnesota where he spent the
winter.
The wind storm Saturday scattered
the old abandoned shack located on the
Kruger claim.
Joe Hurtgen was unden the weather
the first of the week, entertaining an
attack of the grippe, but he is better
at present.
Monday kept the Rlymer merchants
hustling, selling the farmers goods.
At night their tills were well filled and
they were tired, but happy
Henry Barnau who has spent the
winter in Eustis, Nebr., arrived iu
Raymer yesterday and will be looking
after his claim east of Raymer.
Eugene Majors and Mr.. Noble both
of Lincoln, Neb., arrived in Raymer
Tuesday and will take up claims, pro-
viding they find something to suit.
At present they are guests at the S.
p. Majors home.
+. /. Seavy and Mr.. Dykeman came
home last Friday from Sterling where
they had been working on the ditch for
some time. The work will not be re-
sumed for some time at least, so they
will spend time on their claims.
Chas. z. Beans arrived from Cozad,
Nebr., the first Of the week and is 10.
Gated on his claim southeast Of town.
He is a man Of some experience with
broom corn and broom making, and may
try a small acreage Of that crop
Albert Blank of Trenton, Ed Potter
of Lincoln, and Geo. Duetor Of Cul-
bertson, all of Nebraska, drove thro
Raymer Saturday on their way to their
claims near Buckingham. They found
It rather windy driving that day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Knapp and
daughter arrived Monday morning from
their home in Omaha, Ncbr.. and will
now take up their abode on their home.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18

That wind Of last Saturday was cer-
tainly a fierce one. 1t is possible that
it might blow harder, bnt We fervent-
ly hope it wont. The way it whistled
around made Q mans hair stand up un-
less he kept his hat on. and that was
next to impossible. We do not hear Of
much local damage being done, beyond
the over turning of few out build
ings, but in several places throughout
the state they were not so fortunate.
Denver, Greeley. Cheyenne, Sterling
and several other places the damage
was considerable. Bert Whittier lost
new hat which started for Missouri,
and his hen house followed suit, but
the latter was stopped before II went
far, but the ka. made Il clean get away
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Knapp and
daughter arrived Monday morning from
their home in Omaha, Ncbr., and will
now take up their abode on their home
stead north of town. We are glad 10
see so many people coming back again,
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18

Invitations were sent out last week
by Mr.. and Mrs. Pischel for a surprise
on the Addington family on Sunday af-
ternoon but owing to the inclemency of
the weather very few were able to be
present. We believe this makes the
second time surprise has been planned
for them, but maybe the third time
will be more successful.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
FOR SALE-A Waterloo boy gasoline
engine on trucks, pump jack and belt.
Enquire at Enterprise Office.
FOR SALE-A good double driving
harness. L. D. Murphy.

FOR SALE-An almost new Sharplcss
cream separator, No 4. See e. d.
Murphv
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18

County Commissioner DeVinny is re-
ported to be willing to return $1,000 to
Weld county as his share Of the graft
secured from the contractor C. G.
Sheeles. We should think he would be
willing to return the money if he can
thereby escape term at Canon City,
the people will feel that justice is not
done if the recreant commissioner does
not wear stripes.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18
w a N r S

Rates-ic per word each inser-
tion. No insertion for less than l0c.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-18

This week brings showers and smiles.
Tuesday evening a light shower fell
just as we would have order it, had we
had the power, not any wind with it,
and falling gently so that every drop
was absorbed aud softening the crust
which had commenced to form. Yes
terday was cloudy and temperature was
moderate and toward evening the same
gentle sort of a shower was repeated,
only little longer continued and de-
veloped into light snow this morning
early which melted as fast as it struck
the ground. Indications are good for
still more moisture and ideal growing
weather.