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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
CALHOUN COUNTY
TO OBSERVE FOURTH
Festivities Arranged By Jacksonville.
Piedmont and ChOsea Springs.
Large Crowds Expected

Admission, June 25.-(Special. .)-Celebra-
tions of Independence Day will be held in
Calhoun county on d large SCALE festivi-
ties having been arranged by Jackson
vile, Piedmont and Chosea Springs. At
Jacksonville it is hoped by the competi-
tive contests held to stimulate an interest
in stock raising.
Judge S. w. Tate and c. D. Kline viii,
be the speakers at the celebration to
be held at Chosea Springs, the addresses
to be delivered at the Howell Memorial
tabernacle, and about 1000 persons are
expected to attend.
AT Jacksonville the Profile Cotto Mill
company is financing the celebration.
Prizes will be offered for the best Cal
houn county colt the best two-horse
team the best two-mule team, the best
oiie-horse team and the best one-m,lle
team Prizes for the prettiest baby and
the prettest boy will also be offered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
CORPORAL MONTROSS
WINS KILBY MEDAL
Competitive Drill Held Tuesday Night
at Admission by Pelham Guards
For Kilby Trophy

Admission, June 25.-(Special) )--Corporal
Montross won the second gold medal Of
tered the Pelham Guards by Col. Thomas
E. Kilby in the first competitive drill
down Tuesday evening, the contest being
pronounced by Captain Jeffers the keenest
that has ever been held by the company.
Captain Jeffers gave the commands and
was assisted as judge by Lieutenant Pow
ell and Sergeant Coleman, the latter hav-
ing won the first medal offered by Colonel
Kilby. The medal will be worn by Cor
poral Montross. but will remain the prop
erty of the company until it has been won
again, it being necessary to win the medal
twice in succession before it is awarded.
The next drill down will be held in No
vember.
Sergeant Bowie. Sergeant Earnest and
rivate House gave Corporal Montross A
close race for the medal, the last named
being the last to be retired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
SUMNER SCHOOL
OPENS WITH BIG ATTENDANCE
by A. +. OWENS

Tuskegee, June 25.-fSpecial. with SO1
colored teachers from Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Missl''-
.sippi, Texas, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky and
Kansas the Tuskegee summer school
opened at the academic building Tuskegec
Institute, Monday. with Prof j. r. E
Lee director and Prof. e. c. Roberts as
sistant to the director.
This is the fourth annual session of the
sc hool; the first in 1910 opened with 1885,
Willie The. enrolment on the first day last
year was 2i9. closing with 3o7. fs.
The largest enrolment Monday was
rom Alabama; Georgia followed, while
Louisiana came third The outlook Is
.Lright for an attendance exceeding 400
every train bringing new arrivals.
Ample arrangements have been made
to furnish instruction for teachers IN all
the branches taught in the public schools
OF the SOUTH with the addition of agricul-
tlre, dairying, truck farming, poultry
raising, carpentry. printing. housekeep-
ing, cooking, sewing, dressmaking, MIL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26

linery, mattress making and the various
other industries taught at Tuskegee in
stitute.
Special attention will be given the up
TO date theories of teaching, the purpose
being to spread modern methods of teach
ing throughout the south.
Abuot SO of the most experienced and
efficient teachers have been secured, be-
sizes daily lectures by such prominent
educators as Charles II. Albert principal
State Normal school, Bloomsbury, Pa;
James l.. Sibley, state superintendent ne
gro rural schools; n. r. Baker. state su-
perintendent of rural schools for white;
Il. e. Tidweil. superintendent of schools
for the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
cunipany; Dr. James H. billiard, president
Anna T. Jeanes foundation; Prof. w. 7.
B. Williams and DR.. b. c. Caldwell, as
sistants to DR.. billiard and field agents.
Dr. Booker T. Washington and Professor
Tidwell aupegintenden mt of education for
Morgan county.
DR.. j. H. Dillard held a meeting Mon
day of the Jeanes Fund Workers and SUI
pervisorss and heard reports from them.
The reports showed gratifying results.
Inspiring addresses were delivered by
Dr.. billiard, DR.. Caldwell, Professor Wiz
liams superintendent Tidwell and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
IN RUSSELLVILLE
Miss Susie Sargent Becomes Bride of
Mr.. ID. P. Wyatt of Tennessee
Last Night

Russellville, June 25.-(Special. "A beau
tiful wedding was solemnized at the First
Baptist church at this place tonight at
5 o'clock when the Rev. Reeves, pastor
of the church at Tuscumbia. married Miss
Susie Ragsdale Sargent to Mr.. Dennis
Perry Wyatt.
Miss Marion Harris of Tuscumbia, a
cousin, sang 1.-The Message of the Violet, -
and Mrs. w. w. White and Mr. Harrison
Underwood sang Il Love and Live for
Thee" Miss Mary Key as pianist and
Mrs. White accompanied on the violin.
Preceding the wedding party Misses la
Irwin, Matte and Louise Key, Mary Ellen
Porter, Louise Pride, Lucy Orman Kate
Orman and Edith Stanley came in singing
the bridal chorus from Lohengrin
The bridesmaids. Misses Marion and
Margaret Harris, Bessie Wilson and
Mabel Forbes, wore white lace dresses
over pink satin and carried pink carna-
ticns. The groomsmen We're Messrs. Ed
Gray, George Norris, Ralph Bowen and
w. IL. Nance. Then came Mrs. r. c..
Bibb of Leighton who as matron of honor
wore point lace over pink satin and car
rled pink LaFrance roses. Little Miss
Virginia Sargent followed carrying the
ring in large pink roses. Several young
ladies showered the isle with smeet peas
before the bride, who entered on the arm
of her sister, Miss Mary Francis.
The brides gown was beautiful crea-
ton of white brocaded satin draped with
white crepe chiffon and lace. caught on
the shoulder with pearls. The veil 0
lace was caught with orange blossoms.
Entering opposite the bride and her at
tendent were Mr.. Wyatt and the brother
of the bride, Mr.. Harold Sargent, who met
the bride in front of the fern banked
altar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt left on the 8 o'clock
train tonight for trip through the east
ern states. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt will be
at home in Middleton, Tenn, the latter
part of July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
GOOD ROADS MEET IN
HAMILTON JULY Is
Citizens Will Discuss Means
for Building and Improv-.
ing Highways

ing at Hamilton July 10 for the purpose
of discussing means for the building and
Improvement of the highways of the
county 1t is the intention of the COM
missioners' court to build good pixies
across the county some time next year.
w. b. Oliver, candidate for Congress
from the Sixth district, was in Hamilton
this week meeting his many friends He
has a great many warm supporters in
Marion county who believe that he will
carry the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
BLACKBERRIES IN
DEMAND IN MORGAN

Decatur, June 25.-( Especially w.
Williams of West Decatur has demon
strated that there is money to be made
in raising black berries here. He has
a small patch at his home in West Dee
catur that will bring him 200 gallons
this sason. These berries sell for 40
cents a gallon readily.
Mr. Williams says that next year he
expects to put out 20 acres in black
berries and he figures that he can net
at least $4,000 on 20 acres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
Walters Allowed Bond

Decatur, June 25.-(Special.)-On a writ
of habeas corpus before circuit Judge -.
w. Speak, held in Decatur yesterday, Al
lie Walters of Cullman was allowed bond
In the sum of $500, which, it is understood,
he will make. Walters is accused of the
killing of an Italian, who was employed
as a section hand on the Louisville ard
Nashville railroad The bond was fixes
bv an agreement OF council for the state
and for the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
MORGAN RESIDENT is
PARDONED BY O'NEAL

Decatur, June Special )-Jere
Tarpey, who was convicted here in
the law and equity court of violating
the prohibition laws and whose case
was affirmed by the supreme court,
giving him sentence of six months at
hard labor on the county roads, has
been pardoned by Gov Emmet ONeal.
Sam II. Blackwell, who was convict
ed of violating the prohibition laws and
given a sentence of six months on the
county roads, was given reduction of
time to 80 days by Governor ONeal. He
served some time in the county Jail
and will, therefore, have to serve less
than three weeks on the county roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
Caldwell Assumes Offices

Admission. June Especial. )-Col.
e. G. Caldwell, who was appointed
postmaster at Jack sonville through the
efforts of Congressman Blackmon and
Jacksonville friends, has received his
and assumed the duties Of
his Office succeeding w. w. Battle.
Colonel caldwell is assisted in the Of
flee by his niece, Miss Avery Cald-
we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
Kilby Returns Home

Senator Thomas e. Kiby, candidate for
lieutenant governor, has returned from
his trip to Montgomery in the interest of
his candidacy. He will spend a few days
at home attending to his business inter-
ests at the bank and the Kilby plant and
will then leave on another tour of the
state. visiting on his next trip the city
of Mobile and other places in south Ala
ha ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
Williamson Made Director

Admission, Jun 25.-tSpecial.)-S. A.
Russell and G. G. Britton of this city
have returned home from Atlanta.
where they attended the stockholders
meeting of the Empire Life Insuran nee
company, at which III. E. Williamson.
ranagcr of the American Net and
Twinc company of this CITY, was made a
director. Annistonians control consid-
cradle stock in the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
Iewisburg Masons Elect Officers

I.eWisburg, juno 25.-tSpeoiaI. )-1eW1tL
lodge. No. 519, A. f. and A. NJ, has elect
ed the following officers: r. o. Buckelm.
w. NJ; j. G. Burgin, S. w; L. d. Carter,
r W.: T. b. McAnally, T.; J. r. Hawks,
s. w. A. Cowgirl, S. D.; W. A. Camp
he'll ]. D.: S. l.. Hogan, It. These Of
ficers will be installed at a ,,-sket picnic
IuIy f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
Col. ], G., Farley Ill

Anniston, June 25.-(Special)-Col.
John G. Farley, who Is regarded as
Annistons wealthiest citizen, is said
to b resting very comfortably at his
home, he having suffered an attack of
acute Indigestion Monday night. on ac-
count Of his advanced age, considerable
alarm was felt over Colonel Farley's
condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
OLIVER PROVESAN
AL|b| IN HUNTSVILLE.
Linotype Operator Was Not
Guilty of Firing Newspa-
per Plant-Still Held

Huntsville. June 25.-(Special CLARK
Oliver a linotype operator who was ar
rested few days ago on charge of
setting fire to the building occupied by
the Daily Times, was given q hearing in
the inferior criminal court before Judge
Hawkins Tuesday, after which he was
discharged. Oliver is held in Jail for the
present on another charge. that of lar
ccny. The gas cash meter was robbed Of
several dollars before the fire presumably
by the same man who set the building
afire ard this case against the defendant
will be held as soon as possible.
divers defense against the arson
Charge consisted of a complete alibi. Oil
yer did not deny going TO the Times
building, but he proved that he went
away an hour and half before the blaze
was discovered.
State Fire Marshall Rice has been in
yestigating the Times fire and is con-
vinced that it was the work of an in
cendiary.
Profits from the city dispensary that
have been paid over to Madison county
for the pension fund are being distributed
among the Confederate pensions this
week. The fund amounts to $40 for each
Of the Confederate pensioners of the
county.
Tie Little-Cleckley Construction COM
pany of Anniston which has taken the
contract to reconstruct the Madison coun-
ty courthouse, has filed bond for S23,-
GOO to guarantee the faithful carrying
out of the contract. The work of con-
struction will begin during the first week
of July.
Frank Massey, who escaped from jail
at Dalton, Ca, after receiving a five
year sentence, was captured by the police
here last night along with two other
hoboes who were beating their way to-
ward the west on a Southern railway
freight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
TWENTY-ONE YEARS
AS TAX COLLECTOR

Montgomery. June 25.-(Special)- )-Serv-
ing 81 years and setting ready to start
in the fifth term as tax collector of Tus-
oaloosa county is the service record of
S. d. MCGEE, who came to Montgomery
Tuesday to make "A settlement with the
state auditor. Mr. McGee was reelected
last November and will begin another
term October |.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26
Escapes From Road Camp

Decatur, June 25.-(Special. John
Hutson who was serving a term on
the county roads, escaped from the road
convict camp few miles out from
Decatur today. His term did not expire
until November II, next.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
ESCAPES DEATH
BY SMALL MARGIN

While about to cross ths railroad
tracks in front of moving train,
Monday, DR.. Farnsworth was struck
by the pilot of the engine and drag
ged nearly two blocks and that he
is still alive is miracle.
Mr.. Farnsworth saw the train
but thought he had time to get over
before it could reach him bu. his
foot snubbed and he fell by the
track, the engine catching his cloth
ing in such a manner as to drag
him from the east crossing, past the
depot, as far as the water tank.
He was picked up unconscious and
taken to the Kelsey hospital; his
wounds which were no worse than
several bruises and a bad scalp
wound, were dressed after which he
left. for his home. No
bones were broken and his immedi-
ate recovery is assured.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
CLUB
TO OPEN OLD TRAIL

Pendleton, Oregon, hundred
automobiles will come from Portland
over the old Barlow Toll Gate trail
Tor the Round Up, September IL,
IL and IL, according to Frank Rob-
ertson, chairman Of the Portland Au-
tomobile Touring club. This old
Grail has now been made into one
OF the most beautiful scenic high
ways in the world and to celebrate
its opening this run will be made
ior the Round UP. The first day Is
run will be made from Portland to
Shaniko and the second day from
ohaniko to Pendleton. A special re-
pair car will travel with the party and
Cake care OF all cars. The automo-
oilists Of Portland are quite enthusi-
astic over the run as it opens up
one OF the finest roadways in the
world and the government has spent
money putting it in
and building four new steel
bridges. Special arrangements are
being made by the Round Up man
agement to take proper care of the
people and the cars when they ar
i've.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
Birthday Surprise.

In honor of Mrs. Mary Harris
whose birthday occurred Friday, wa.
the surprise given by her daughter
Miss Stella, WHO, while her mother
was visiting with neighbor on the
lawn, arranged their cozy home fol
the reception OF a few friends by
arranging the porch with comfortable
chairs, rugs, cushions and numerous
lights where delicious refreshments
were served.
The surprise was genuine and a
pleasant afternoon end evening was
enjoyed by the. following:
Mesdames II. w. Tanner, J. w.
Wilkins, r. Bennett, SEN, w. D. Rey-
nolds, Eleanor Glenn, M. e. Hen
bricks, A. Kunnecke, Joe Sulloway,
J. d. Whitson, 4. T. Latimore,
Plummer, Simpson, w. s. Harley,
L. B. Green, the guest of honor, Mrs.
Mary Harris, Miss Jane Tucker, Miss
Stella Harris and little Miss Ella
Crowley.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
SANITARY LAWS
AT U. S. CAPITAL
French Would Have Washington
Brought Up To Idaho
Food Standard

representative French has intro
duced the following bill to govern
the sale OF foods in the District q
Columbia and is pressing the matter
FOR early consideration.
BE it enacted by the Senate and
House OF Representatives III The
United States OF America in Con.
sress assembled, That 1t shall be
unlawful for any person, firn., or cor.
poration to sell or offer for sale or
lave in his possession or under his
control for sale or delivery any can
dy, cakes, contections, dried figs. or
lates, or preserved, candied, or crys-
talized fruits of any kind; cakes.
Dread, pies, and pastries of all kinds;
meats, fruits. vegetables, and all fooo
stuffs OF any kind, unless the same
oe then and there effectually wrap
ped, covered. or enclosed in a man.
Ter suitable to and approved by the
department OF Health of the Dis.
erict OF Columbia, SO as to protect
It from dust. flies, or other insects
and from all other contaminatins
influences.
Sec. 2. That any person violating
any provisions Of this Act shall. Oh
conviction, be punished by a fine
Of not less than $25 nor more than
pl0O, or in default Of such fine b,
Imprisonment for not more than
thirty days, or both, at the discre-
lion OF the court having jurisdic. |
ion.
Mr.. French says that conditions In |
stores and markets that are regard. |
'mong the best in the city of Wash
ngton would not be tolerated by
he Health Department in Idaho in
my community in the State.
Foods OF all kinds are exposed to
lust and flies aad other insects and
ne delivery boys can be seen every
ay handling unwr, ,pped loves ot
read, unwrapped pies and other
oods to be placed upon the tAble--a
that would not be tolerated
Dr. one day in Idaho.
Mr.. French has the support IN this
'ork OF many OF the most thought
IL citizens of the District and ex-
ects his bill to become a law.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DEATH
Funeral Train Wrecked Running at
Rate Of Spesd-No One
Killed

i Senator Brady was appointed |
member Of the Senate Committee t,
attend the funeral Of the late SEN
ator Joseph +. Johnson, held at Bir
mingham, Alabama, Sunday, JulJ
10, 1918.
Senator Brady and the other mem.
oers OF the party had miraculous
" narrow escape from death IN q
wreck just as the funeral train was
rounding q curve at Norris, North
Carolina. The train was running at
a rate OF about forty miles an hour
When the rails spread. The engine
and four coaches went over the bank.
ne baggage car turning completely
over and two OF the other cara
tnrown at least fifty feet from the
rack. The car carrying the Com
-nittee, family and casket did not
ieave the rails, but everybody wa
,adly shaken up. The fireman, who
vas seriously injured was buried be-
Ieath the engine but later dragged
.ut, the mail clerk also received
slight injuries. Parties who saw the
wreck said 1t was almost impossible
% conceive OF train being SO badly
smashed up without anybody being
Ailled. The Committee returned to
washington by special train Monday.
In speaking OF the matter, Sena-
or Brady said 1--WE had Just fin
shed our lunch and returned to our
car when the wreck came. We
were all very badly shaken up. and
knew as soon as the crash came
hat 1t was p railroad accident and
grabbed the sides OF the seat to
Grace myself until the cars had stop
ped humping over the rails. While
our car did not leave the track, Or
'ather the ties. 1t ran about the
ength OF the car on the ties ana
'ou can Imagine the shaking up We
,ot. 1t was fortunate that we had
inished our meal tor the dining car
vas thrown entirely off the track. all
llshes were broken ana several "
ne walters slightly bruised. i no
iced one OF the boys with his hand
ut quite severely. 1t was narrow
scape and we all feel thankful that
70 are alive"
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
TOURS OF SUNDAY
SCHOOL SPEAKERS
meetings to be Held In All Parts
OF Southern Idaho Noxt
Month

beginning the first week in Sep
= temper a series Of Sunday schoo
conventions will be held throughou
oouthern Idaho under the auspices
" the Idaho State Sunday schoo
association. Two tours are to be
conducted, one extended as far east
as shoshone and one to points west
which will be addressed by e. G.
hnapp, OF Spokane and Rev. r. B.
Wright. The other takes In all the
cities In the far southeastern part
Or the state. The conventions are
to be addressed by W. A. Brown Of
Chlcago and Mrs. E. C. Knapp of
SPOKANE. The sessions at all the
churches, except Council and Boise,
Will be held during the afternoon.
Following are the dates of the meet
lngs and the towns and churches
where they will be held.
Tour No. 1.
Speakers-E. c. Knapp, Spokane,
and DR.. r. B. Wright, Boise.
Sept. 3, Council, Congregational
church.
Sept. 4. Weiser, United Presbyterian
Sept. 5, Payette, Presbyterian
Church.
Sept. s, Emmett, Methodist church. |
Sept. Z, Boise, Christian church. |
Sept. 8, Nampa, Brethren church
Sept. 8, Mountain Home, Methodist
church.
Sept. 10, Gooding, Presbyterian
church.
Sept. II. Shoshone, Method st church
Sept. IL, HALEY.
Sept. IA, Caldwell, Methodist church
Sept. Is, Caldwell, Christian church.
Tour No. 2.
Speakers-W. A.. Brown, Chicago
md Mrs. E. G. Knapp, Spokane. I,
.
Sept 8, Ashton, Methodist church.
Sept 9, st. Anthony Presbyterian ,
hurch.
Sept. 10, Idaho Falls, Presbyterian ,
hurch.
Sept. IL, Blackfoot Baptist church.
Sept. IL, American Falls, Methodist
hurch.
Sept 13, Pocatello, Presbyterian
hurch. S
Sept. IA, Pocatello, Presbyterian Il
lurch. v
Sept. Is, Rupert, Christian church. v
Sept. 16, Twin Falls, Methodist r
lurch. a
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
GiBSoN.NoYEs

Geniva Gibson Of Mountain Home
and George Noyes of Glenns Ferry
were quietly married Saturday even
ing In Glenns Ferry by Col. Allen
Miller, justice Of the peace. The
wedding came as a surprise to their
many friends both here and at Noun.
tain Home. The bride worked in the
store during the day and In the even
ing and the groom was also occupied
with his duties as fireman. After
the store closed they quietly entered
the colonels office and said the sol
emn words which made them man
and wife.
The bride is well known both In
Mountain Home and Glenns Ferry
and for the past year has been man.
ager Of the Golden Rule store here.
The groom has been employed as
fireman on the Oregon Short Line
for q number Of years and now holds
a very lucrative position.
The bride and groom are both we'll
known and are honored and respect.
ed by all who know them. The Ga
zette joins with their hosts Of friends
In wishing the happy couple the best
-
things Of life during the coming
years -Glenns Ferry Gazette.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-08-23
POPULAR TEACHER
GUEST OF HONOR

The many friends OF Miss Sara
keener will be interested In hearing
OF her and the good time she is hav.
ing during the vacation at Milford
Utah where she has spent the greater
part OF her vacation, In the follow
lag extracts taken from the Med
lord paper:
Mrs. Henry Jefferson was hostess
at an afternoon party given Wednes-
day. August 9th, complimentary to
Miss Beatta Duddleston, Of New
York, and Miss Sarah Keener. Mrs.
Jefferson was assisted by Mrs. Fred
Jefferson and Mrs. James F. Glenn.
The idea Of an ice carnival was
carried out both in the decorations
and in the entertainment. A profu-
sion Of evergreens and artificial
snow throughout the house resembled
a northern forest covered with snow.
The streamers Of white ribbons blown
by large electric fans, giving the i'm
preston OF gusts Of snow which
added to the idea Of GOODNESS. In
the Ice Carnival" guessing contest
Mrs. Bert Nichols was the prize W.
ner, the prize being handsome
leather bound book. Another contest
called Cool Suggestions" in which
each person devised her own list Of
words suggestive of coolness, caused
a great deal of merriment; but since
there was great divergence Of opin-
ions as to what constituted words
suggestive of coolness," no prize
was awarded.
Dinner was then announced. In
The dining room the idea of coolness
was so carefully carried out that no
'ne present remembered that 1t was
! sultry day in August. The decora-
i've scheme was unique. In the GEN.
er Of each table was an immense
Of ice, 80 cut and shaped