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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
VIEWPOINT

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur F. Dow of HawleyviIle are the happy parents of a young daughter born Monday
 MT. and Mrs Robert Cannon spent Monday In Bridgeport.
 A party of Newtown young folks enjoyed a sleigh drive to Woodbury Saturday evening. with supper at the Curtis house and a dance. Patrick Cannon had the reins in hand and brought them safely home in early season. Those making up the party were Misses Jessie M. Taylor, Grace Doan. Roberta Neville, Ida Lovegrove. Florence Beecher. Laura Curtis, AIessrs. Gustave ". Carlson. s. Cur Lis Glover, John c. Beers. Leonard M. 1uhnsoT1. IT. Carlton HubbeIl, l.. Phil lips Morris.
 Questions from the High school, by the way: Do you like to hear good singing of the latest songs? Do you like to laugh over the best jokes out? DO you like a vaudeville act of the finest type. given in the finest man. ner possible? Say, is there anything you like that you won't find at the Minstrel show to be given Feb. Is. by the boys of the Newtown High school. Tie up the dog, choke the rooater. 70 you won't hear him crow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
EASTON

Mir. and Mrs. Wilson Ferris enter tained at their home on Sunday Miss Emma Ferris and a friend from out
 MT Iivermore of New York spent Sunday at his summer home.
 MT Charles Gilbert, visited Dr. Seth Hill who is at the Bridgeport hos pitaI on Sunday. and reported he was very comfortable.
 Mrs. Amanda Wheeler is confined to her bed with illness and has nurse from Bridgeport helping to
 Miss Ruth MaIette spent the week end as guest of friends in New York
 Mrs. Samuel silliman has closed her house for the winter and will spend few months in Bridgeport WI MT. and Mrs. Clifford Jennings were recent guests of MT and Mrs Ellis Nichols in Southport MT. Mich ols a few days ago met with a ser ioIIs accident falling from Q house he was building and securing a brok- en arm.
 Mrs. Charles Mills of Aspetuck is ents. MT and Mrs. Newbury Merritt in South Norwalk.
 Harold Merwin, who has been con fined to his home with a sore hand, is now improving
 his duties in New York. having spent week as guest guest , of m ms s,,iIn mother Mrs
 Mrs. John Treadweu, Miss Kath- crime Treadweu and Mrs. George MalIette attended "The Princess" given by the Seniors of the Bridge nort High school at Warner hall on last Thursday and Friday evenings. Miss Dorothy MaIlette took part in the "Princess.
 The Patrons of Easton grange has a car load of feed on the track and are busy unloading it.
 Miss Nettie Ward of the Centre .-ro -as been in poor health, iz nS- improving.
 MT. Chester Hull has returned to his duties in Bridgeport, having spent the week end with his family on Sport Hill.
 Miss Bessie Davis has spent a few days with MT. and Mrs. Randall in Long Hill.
 Mrs. George Gillette who has been confined to her home for several weeks, is now able to take short rides.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
THE SOUTHPORT
 SAVINGS BANK
One Hundred and Fifteenth
 Semi Annual Dividend

This Bank has declared a dividend of Two per cent, payable January 1<t. 1912, on all deposits made prior to July 9th, 1911, and of One per cent. on all deposits made after July 5th and prior to October 6tn. 1911.
 Hereafter deposits made with The Southport Savings Bank, on or before the first of any month will draw fn- crest from the first of that month, except that deposits made bc.-@een the first and fifth of January July will draw interest from the first.
 HENRY IT. PERRY, Treasurer. Southport, Conn.
 December goth. 1911. T21 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

All that is needed Is d little improve ment here and there until we have de- termined the way to go about 1t. The agitation for better things must, how ever, be persistent and aggressive. The charms of Bedding have been discover ed Its isolation is thing of the past.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
OBITUARY.

The funeral of Mrs. Grace Haynes Lowe was held privately yesterday E A. Burnes officia ted. Interment was in Lakeview.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Capitalist Goes to Texas
Hotel Changes
FRAT" RECEPTION
 HAD IN GREENSBORO

Greensboro. June 7.-tSpeeial.-Th s. A. E. fraternity gave a reception last night at the residence of Mir. and Mrs II. T. Waller. The beautiful grounds were brilliantly Illuminated with Japanese lan- terms and rustic benches in the grove in- vted the guests to enjoy the soft lights and picturesque scenery.
 In a pavilion made of smilax. Japanese umbrellas and lanterns, refreshments were served salad, sandwiches and ice cream. Frappe was served in the hall and in the uining room and parlor the colors of the fraternity, purple and gold, were in evidence m the elaborate decor ations.
 On the dining table badge was done in violets. the fraternity flower, and bunchea of violets ted with geld ribbon served as fayors. kttE Est
 Sixty-five guests attended the reception, which as a finale to the commencement social functions was a brilliant success.
 Many out of town fraternity men were present and all had royal tune. Robert E. Carr as master of ceremonies and the entire local chapter did themselves proud as hosts. The s. A. E. fraternity is espe- cially influential in Greensboro. They have a handsome chaptef house, which though small is tastefully appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
CATHOLIC NOTES

The Holy Name society of St Paurs parish will attend the 7:30 o'clock mass tomorrow morning in body and receive communion. The members will assemble at the parish hall at 7:l5 o'clock. In the afternoon the Holy Name society will take part in the celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West End. There will be a public procession in the grounds of the church. President E. E. Dupray urges a full turnout from Sa. Paul's.
 The Holy Name society of the Blessed Sacrament parish is said to be one Of the strongest Catholic organizations in Great CT Birmingham.
 Birmingham council No. 635. Knights of Columbus. will meet at its hall on Third avenue this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and will proceed in a body to the Blessed Sac rament church, West End, for the pur- pose of taking part in the Corpus Christi procession.
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians has also been invited to the West End church. The procession will start at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
ST. BERNARD BOYS
 HAVE FIELD DAY

St. Bernard, June 7.-(Special) )--The annual field day meet of the St. Der nard Athletic association took place last Thursday afternoon and was a decided success The weather was ideal and the track and campus in excellent condition There were 33 events in all for the various departments, the events int the brand junior depart ments were very interesting Thomas 1serberovich, Jesse Corey, Clayton Hos lxins and Magnus Grossjohann acted as field judges. while the Rev. Jerome, O.. s. B., was referee.
 The following were the winners in the principal events:
 MINIM DEPARTMENT.
 Running broad jump: j.: Mulrooney first, 14-5; M Rafferty, second.
 standing broad jump: J. Mulrooney first 7-s; w. Hagerty, second.
 Running high jump: M. Rafferty first; J. Mulrooney,1 second.
 100-yard dash: NJ. Rafferty first 12 5 seconds; w. Rasch second.
 Pole vault; J. Mulrooney first, 7-3i C.. Thomas, second.
 Putting the 10-pound shot: W. Rasch first, 31-S: w. Hagerty, second.
 One-half mile race: F. Agrimi first minutes. 45 seconds.
 One-mile race: J. Murooney first, 6 minutes. 23 seconds
 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT.
 Running broad jump A. Jaffe first 17-2: c. Diaz second.
 standing broad jump: A. Jaffe first, s-3 F. Obering second.
 100-yard dash; E. Cowart first, 12 seconds. A. Jaffe second. 1O0-yard hurdles: A. Jaffe first, 16 seconds; E. Cowart second.
 Pole Vault: c. Diaz first, 7-5; w. Pless second.
 Putting the 12-pound shot: w. Webb, s-2.
 One-half mile race: c. Cammerford ? minutes, 25 seconds.
 One-mile race; c. Cammerford, 4 min utes, 52 seconds.
 SENIOR DEPARTMENT. Running broad jump: F. Garland first, 16-7; H. White second.
 Standing broad jump: il. White first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
MISS CLARK TO WED
 AT RUSSELLVILLE

Russellville June 7-(Special.) )--Cards are out announcing the approaching we'd ding at the Christian church here on June 19 of Miss Inez Clark to pr. Phillip Hart ing of Cullman. The bride Is the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. k. M. Clark of Rus sellville.
 Russellville has this week been enjoying commencement.
 Dr. Frank Brandon of Bessemer preached the commencement sermon for the Franklin County High school Sunday. Wednesday pr. A. C. Montague of East Lake delivered splendid baccalaureate address to the graduating class of 12-- seven young ladies and five young men. The school has steadily grown each year since it's organization three years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
REPAIR TRACKS
 IN FLOOD DISTRICT

It was announced last night that the Queen and Crescent line between Vicks- burg and Shreveport, which has been closed on account of high water since Arril 15 will be open for passenger and freight traffic Monday. The officials here have been handling traffic the best way possible. but after Monday will be en- abled to handle passenger and freight traffic over the original line. The line has been out of commission during the rush season, and the repairs. coupled with the loss sustained. has cost the company a tremendous sum of money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Selma Gets Nelson

Selma, June 7-tSpecial)-"S Smiling Sam Nelson, a former member of the Anniston club of the Southeastern league, has been signed with Selma. Nelson Is ex- pected to reach Selma Friday. and if he comes will play a regular position in the outfield with the Selma club. He has large number of friends in Selma and will receive cordial welcome from all Of them. Manager Stickney has also signed a new pitcher who Is expected to report Friday also. Until the arrival of the new mound artist his name will not be divulged by the management of the Selma club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
TO ADDRESS
 SUFFRAGE LEAGUE

Dr. Robert Nelson, city health of fcer will address the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association this after noon at the regular meeting al the parish house, Church of the Advent The hour has been changed to 1 o'clock The meeting was postponed last week be- cause of the celebration of play day under the auspices of the Free Kin dergarten association. which the league proposed 10 foster by withdrawing it's programme The usual routine will be followed this afternoon and the feature Is to be pr. Nelsons address. The sub ject is, "Womans Position in the So-. cial Organism; Local Laws on Sanita- ton, Pure Food and the Schools"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
THE HEAD-SMITH
 SUIT DISMISSED

The sl0o0OO damage sui instituted by Ben T. Head against Col Tom o. smith in the city court of Birmingham was dis missed yesterday by consent of both par- ties by Judge Ferguson. be.ore whom the case was set for a hearing.
 The case was called Thursday after noon and both sides announced ready. Yesterday, however, the itigants came to an understanding and the case was dismissed, each party paying the costs that had accrued to his interest The basis of the suit was certain statements alleged to be slanderous made by Colonel which MT. Head was a stoekholder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Mcfarland Beats Brennan

Muskegon. Mich. June 7.-Packey Me Portland practically knocked out Frank Brennan, who claims the welterweight championship of Canada. in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 round bout here tonight
 Mcfarland took matters easy in the first three rounds but went after Brennan in the fourth, knocking him down twice, the second time for the count of nine Before Mcfarland could get in the finishing blow the police stopped the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
BUSINESS CHANGES
 MADE IN OPELIKA

opelika. June 7.-(Special) Effective today is change in the management of the Opelika oil and Fertilizer company. Messrs. T. R. Morgan of this city and F. M. Douglas of Luverne have leased this plant for three years.
 G. N. Hodge president of the Farmers National bank, who has been i'll with typhoid fever several weeks. is holding his own.
 Mrs. w. I. Powers of Gastonhurg, mother of Mrs N. P. Hurt and Ira Pow CTS of this city, who has been in at her home, has ben sent to hospital in Selma.
 The Daughters of the American Revo- lution have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Regent, Mrs J. IL. Thomason: vice president. Mrs. j. B. Cowan; secretary, Miss Lois Fletcher, treasur Mrs. Walter Guitars; historian, Mrs. John c. Farley Sr.; registrar. Mrs. John J. Ingram. chaplain, Mrs. C. G. Greene; librarian, Miss Rena Thomason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08

Chattanooga, June 7.-Nelson NJ. Whit ney ana ". P. stewart of New Orleans were vietors today in the seml-finals of the championship flight of the Southern Golf association tournament and will con test tomorrow for championship. Whit hey defeated J. E. England, Jr., of Lit tie Rock, s-2, and Stewart put out F. c, Byrd of Atlanta. 1 up. Whitney has twice before won the championship and Stewart won the trophy last year.
 Two other New Orleans players A. F. Schwartz and Whitney Bouden, won in the first flight semi-hnals, Schwartz from D. S. Weaver of Memphis. 2-1. and Bou- den from Robert Davidson of Chatta- nooga, 3-e. In the second flight F. C. sahlman of Nashville defeated w. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Mirska Wins the Oaks

Epson Downs, England, June 7.-The Oaks stake of 5000 sovereigns, for 3-year- old Allies. was won here today by Mirska Equitable. ridden by the American jockey, Frank O'Neill. was second. and Bill and Coo finished third. Fourteen horses start ed. Tagalie was the favorite in the spec uiation, but after leading most of the way was beaten close at home. Mirska waE 8 to in the odds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Approaching Wedding
PLANNED TO HAVE
 FOODS SCREENED
Huntsville Civic Club Appeals to City Commissioners for Co-Operation.
 Domestic Science Club Formed

Huntsville. June 7--CSpecial )-The City Beautiful club has addressed a communication to the city commissions CTS requesting the strict enforcement of all sanitary laws relative to gar bags. sewage. street sweeping disin- lection of pools of water. screening articles of food in stores and other measures calculated 10 preserve the public health. The club has shown il determination to not only look after affairs pertaining 10 the physical beau ty of the city but to look after com munity health as well.
 The domestic science association has been organized by several prominent women of this city for the purpose of looking after the installation of a de- partment of domestic science in the public schools. Miss Grace Walker was elected president of the organization. Mrs. David A. Grayson was appointed chairman of the ways and means com mttee. The association has employed Miss Annie Davis of the Athens col lege to head the new department
 James R. Stevens, formerly cashier of the Henderson National bank of this city, now a national bank examiner, has been appointed clearing house in- spector for New orleans. He will prob ably accept and make his home in New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
First Cotton Bloor,

Bay Minette, June Especial )--The first cotton blossom of the season was brought into town yesterday by Stuart Brothers, the largest cotton growers in the county The blossom was found on Tuesday and surprised the owners of the cotton field at it's early appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08

9-2: w. w. Stickney second
 Running high jump: J. Warrington first; F. Garland second.
 100-yard hurdles: F. Garland first, 16A seconds; R. McWhorter second.
 Pole vault: H. White first, S-6; R. McWhorter second.
 Putting the shot: F. Garland first, 27-11 R. Philips second.
 Discus throw: R. McWhorter first, 824 M. Grossjohann second.
 400-yard relay race: White, Robb, Garland, Worthington, 47 seconds.
 One-haff mile race: P. Russell first. minutes, 2i seconds: ". Parker sec ond.
 One-miIe race: w Worthington first, 1 minutes, 2S seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
WHITNEY AND STEWART ARE
 VICTORS IN SEMI-FINALS

Knight of Asheville. l up, and Lawson Watts of Nashville won from A. NJ. Post of New Orleans. 3-1.
 s. l.. Probasco of Chattanooga defeated J. w. Stokes of Nashville and W A. Dewees, Jr., of Chattanooga won from E. Martin of Chattanooga in the third flight The winners in the sem-finals of the fourth flight were J. E. Morgan of Memphis. who won from R. G. Watkins of Chattanooga, 4-3. In the fifth R. E. Richards of Atlanta defeated P. A. Wright of Atlanta S-1 and w W. Simmons of Memphis won from C. E. Foust of Bir- mingham SIG. The finals will be played tomorrow.
 c. V. Rainwater of Atlanta won the cup for the lowest net score in a handi- cap medal play of IS holes, his gross be- ing S7 and his net 72.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Negress Bound Over

Leoia Griffin, a negro woman. was bound over without bail yesterday by Judge Benners of the court of common pleas on a charge of murder. The wom- an was charged with the murder of Tom Hollis. negro man, at Pratt City few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Meets Horrible Death

Curt Jones. an 11-year- old boy, met a horrible death at an ore washer at lronton on Thursday afternoon. When he met his death the boy was standing near a pulley. He had picked up a piece of belting, one end of which he wrapped around his body with the oth- CT end he was striking the revolving pulley. The pulley caught hold of the belting and before the engine could be stopped tho boy had been literally beaten to death. his head being horrl- bly, mashed and many other bones of his body broken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Totally Blind

Spencer Higgins, one of the unfortunate young men who was shot by Doyle Hooten fin a drunken brawi at Holly Pond several weeks ago during an all day singing, has been carried to Birmingham, where he was placed in St. Vincents hospital for treatment. Young Higgins is now totally blind, 1t is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Sunday School Convention

The Cullman county Sunday school con- vention will be held at Fsbenezer church. I've miles vest of Culinan. in the near future. The executive board will meet within. the next few days to arrange a programme and make necessary prepara- tions for the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
ALBERTV|LLE WILL CELEBRATE THE 4TH Corner Stone of AgricuI- tural School to Be Laid VARIED PROGRAMME Underwood Popular in Oklahoma, De- clares Visitor From That State.
 Underwood Sentiment Grows
 in New Orleans
VARIED PROGRAMME

Albertville. June 7-(Specal)-The bus mess men of Albertville met at the court house on Thursday afternoon and steps were taken to have big celebration in Alhertville on the Fourth of July. It was decided to have celebration here on that day and also the laying of the cornerstone of the new Seventh District Agricultural school building
 The corner stone laying will be in charge of the local Masons. and the grandmaster of Alabama will be present The pro- eramme will consist of music by a good brass hand. street parade, each local mer- chant having float, laying of the cor ner stone of the agricultural school build- ing, and a basket dinner on the college campus At 2.s0 there will be free at fractions at the fair grounds
 Underwood Popular in West
 pr. J. O. Hudson of Copan. Okla, is in Abertville on a visit to his parents. Dr. and Mrs. F. N. Hudson When asked how Oscar Underwood stood out west Dr. Hud- son stated that there were a large num- her of Underwood supporters in Okla homa and many believed he would be the democratic nominee Dr. Hudson con- tinuing, said: In my section of the state there are large number of republicans, but they all talked Underworld
 Underwood Sentiment Grows
 W. c. Sims, president of the Marshall County Underwood club continues to send in good news about Underwood from New Orleans in which city he is still in on business trip. In writing to Al bertville friends Mir. Sims stated he vs- ited the Spanish fort recently, and pie lures of all the presidential possibilities were shown. He stated as each candi- date appeared there was more or less aprlauding and when MT. Underwood's $ picture was shown the crowd went wild and the applause lasted for several min utes
 Summer Normal Begins
 The summer normal scbool of the Sev- enth District Agricultural college opened this week with very large attendance, pupils coming from all over North Ala bama.
 Approaching Wedding
 The following invitations have been is- sued: MT. Allen D. Bradley requests the pleasure of your presence at the mar riage of his daughter, Alma Kimball, to Mir. William D. Baker on the evening of Wednesday, the l2th of June, at ( o'clock, First Methodist church, Albert vile, Ala.
 Quite a number of social functions have been planned for the bride-to-be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
NO APPOINTMENTS
 MADE BY GOVERNOR Cullman Excise Commis-
 sioners to Be Named I'M CIIII MAN
GODFREY IN CULLMAN
Commencement Exercises of St. Ber- nard Begin Wednesday-Young Higgins Totally Blind-Sun-
 day School Convention

Cellman, June (special)-1t has been expected for the past several days that Governor OiNeal would make the appoint ment of the exise commissioners for this city but so far nothing has been said or done along that line and no information has been given out There are number of applicants for the three places on the board who have been expecting that the appointment would be made this week, but for some reason the matter has been delayed.
 For some reason there Is some delay in the appointment of a sheriff to fill the vh- cancy caused by the removal of (. (. seheuing by a recent decision of the su- nrerne cnmrt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Abel Meets Thomas

New Orleans June 7.-Jake Abel, Ten nessee lightweight, has been matched to fight 10 rounds with Joe Thomas of this city Monday night before the Orleans Ath- letic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
St. Bernard Commencement

The commencement exercises of st. Ber- hard college will be held in the dramatic hall of that institution June 12-l3, inciu- sve. Invitations have already been sent out The awarding of diplomas will take place on the morning of June 13. The col- lege will turn out large class of graG- uates this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Alleged Murderer Caught

Walter Cole. charged with the kill Ing an accomplice in the killing, has been arrested and placed in the Cle- burne county jail at Hehin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08

cial edition of his paper which wnl com tain many photographs of farm scenes as well as good lot of reading matter set- ting forth the advantages of the soils of this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
yyRIGHTsyILLE BEAcu

Queen of Atlantic coast resorts, s15.o0 10-day tickets on sale Thursdays. Sea- board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
ANN|STON PRIMARY
 IS SET FOR JULY 8.
Date Decided Yesterday by
 Democratic Committee
CANDIDATES ARE BUSY
Rev. o. P. Stahl of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Goes to Gads- den-Small Boy Beaten to
 Death by Betting

Anniston. dune Special. l--The city primary of Anniston win be held on July s. this date having been set by the city democratic committee at a meeting held yesterday.
 The majority plan was adopted and If no nominations are made for any of the offices in the first primary, Il sec ond primary will be held two weeks from the date of the first, when the two highest will fight 1t out at the Lpolls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
GUN CLUB SHOOT

The following scores were made at the weekly shoot of the Birmingham Gun cIflh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Catholic Priest Leaves

Rev. o. P. stahl. who has been pas tor of, the Sacred Heart Roman Cath ollie church of this city for the past seven years, left Friday morning for that parish, He will be succeeded by Rev. James Coen. who come to An niston from Birmingham, where he has lately been connected with St. Paurs church.
 The reason given for Father stahls transference is that Gadsden offers a larger field foreenort.