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

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 JoseDh +. Johnston of Birming nam born in Lincoln county North Caro lima In 1S43; at the age or b eh'eie9 T the service of the Confedefae9' anu fought throughout the war ne Was wounded four times; attained the rank of cantain. after the war practiced law at Selma; moved to Birmingha1n anu became president of the Alabama Ma tional bank; was first president or the Sioss Iron and Steel company, tWies served the state as governor, ana m lso' was elected to the Senate to ser FS out the unexpired term of senator rel- tus: was later reelected 10 the 9enaee, prominently mentioned for cabinet DO sition.
 Robert N. Bell of Birmingham; born in Gaylesville. Cherokee county III 1882: was elected mayor of Guntefs- vile at an early age, this being the only public office he ever held; Was a prominent figure in the days or pop- rlism in Alabama, and rendereh yoeiiah like service in sustaining the deino- cratic party as the predominant party in the state: Is one of Birmingham leading attorneys, and is chairman or fhe Jefferson county democratic eNeco- tive committed; is an applicant Tor limited states district attorney for the Northern district of Alabama
 NJ NJ. Fountain of MonroeyllIe; born Tn Monroevu1e about 35 years ago. ap- nlicant for United States marshal Of inc southern district; was sheriff or Monroe county for nine years, and ms record gave him a reputation through out the state.
 John II. Reid of Birmingham; born in Perry county in 1849; attended HOW ard college and the University or Aia hama. from which latter institution ne entered the service of the Confederate government at the age of 15 was one of the most gallant soldiers Of that war: following the war he aided III the Construction of the old Selma and greensboro railroad, and finally be- came manager of that road; moved to Birmingham in 1883, and for To years was transfer clerk in the service or the eovernment; has held no public of- flee: Is mentioned for the position or Birmingham postmaster.
 Robert l.. Bains of Birmingham; born about 20 years ago; has been Tn the service of the postoffice department for 20 years; at present is chlet or the foreign division of the dead letter of- flee. or the DuTedub OA tiAo NNi 'i- Assistant Postmaster General; is an ap- plicant for Fourth Assistant Postmaster General.
 OsceoIn Kyle of Decatur; born 40 wears ago in Decatur; is considered one of the ablest lawyers or the state, served several terms as circuit judge or the Eighth judicial circuit ana was appointed federal judge for the Pan ana canal zone is an applicant Tor United States district attorney for the Northern district of Alabama,
 Henry A. skeggs of Decatur; born about 45 years ago; is mayor or Deca- fur and has been for the past IA years: has held no other political office or profit for 12 years has been chairman of the congressional committee or the Eighth congressional district; was Tor merly a member of the state democratic md executive committee: is mentioned as an applicant for United States mar shal for the Northern district of Ala bama.
 AIpheus NJ. Turner of CIeburne; edi- stor of the Cleburne News was born in 1879 near Hopewell. He worked on the farm until 21 years of age, taught school for six years in order to work his way through the normal school at Jacksonville, of which he is grad uate. He was principal of the Eden High school two years, held responsi- ble position on the road as travelling salesman. and was one of the stroneest factors in placing Cleburne county back in the democratic party. He has been prominent in Cleburne politics since he started the Cleburne News a little more than year ago. He is candidate Tor postmaster of Heflin
 Harry Clayton Howze of Marion' born December, 1876, in Marion, graduate or Marion institute class of 1894, Univer- sity of Alabama class of 1897. member of Ninth congressional district commit tee from Perry county. Candidate for postmaster at Marion
 John <. Inzer of Gadsden; born in Jefferson county in 1870. moved to St. Clair in 1880; graduated University of Alabama in 1S90 and from the law school of that institution in 1898; To- cated in Ashville, and was made coun- ty solicitor of St. Clair county during first year of practice came to Gads- den in 1902 and was named solicitor of Ninth circuit, composed of Etowah. St Clair and Blount counties. but the Lusk bill creating district was declared un- constitutional before he took office; mentioned for United States district at- torney for Northern District of Ala bama.
 Robert Campbell of GatisdeI; born in Scottish Highlands in 1852; come, to Gadsden in 1873: was mayor in 1904 is prominent manufacturer and orsanized Campbell manufacturing company; is applicant for postmaster of Gadsden.
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 !. Fritz Thompson of CentreviIIe; lawyer. 39 years of age. was member of constitutional convention of 1901, was member of legislature 1902. was elected circuit solicitor of the Fourth Judicial circuit in 1904 and reelected in 1910; was president of the Wilson Marshall club of Bibb county: his friends have urged him to become an applicant for the appointment of dis trict attorney for Northern district of Alabama.
 w. M. Parker of CentreyilIe; mer- chant and business man, 90 years of age; has never held office, but has always been an ardent democrat. He is an applicant for the postcffice at Cen treville.
 DF. W. J. Nicholson of Centreviile; physician who has been an active demo-