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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

Baker and Morris, of this city, deal
ers in Hickory timber, are doing a
large business this year. They are
buying in Metcalfe and Green Count
les, where their mills are located and
are manufacturing and shipping large
quantities of finished stock to the
markets
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08
Farm for Sale.
n. r. Roach,
]. NJ. Shive.

L have farm of Az acres, 40 acres
in cultivation and q in timber. II
miles from Columbia. L wish to sell
at bargain.
J. W. Walker.
49-2t. Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

LosT:-Fair week, blue serge nor
fork coat. Return to office. Reward
no questions asked.
49-1t Ad
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

The work of raising and re-mod-
ding Mr.. John d. loves residence is
now in progress.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

For SALE-BoardS, Locust posts,
and all kinds of Feed, second hand
Buggies and Buggy Wheels.
AZ 2C COFF Bros
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08
Brick for Sale.

If you need brick call or phone Up
ton Order, near Craycraft, Ky. Hard
brick 81 per hundred, Soft brick 60
and so cents per hundred.
49-4t Ad.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

The wife of Mr.. Sam Aaron, Russell
county, died last Saturday night.
She was lady highly respected.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

How cheaply can you heat your
home with Coles Original Wood Heat
ers? Better ask-it will surprise you
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

Mrs. Nora Ellis, about seventy years
old, died in the Montpelier country
last Sunday night.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

Mrs. Mary Parson and Mr.. John w.
of Adair County, have been
9 ranted Confederate pension.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

Solomon Mckinley is at his old place
with plenty of fertilizer, cheap for
cash. 37-3t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08
A little fiye-year-old-son of Mr.. ant

Mrs. Jack Reynolds, Holmes, this
county, died Monday. the 28th, ult
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08
Some Advocates.

Protection for H n institutions.
Justice to all.
Gen Aaron
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

49-2t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-10-08

Asst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
The Quickest, Simplest
Cough Cure
Easily and Cheaply Made Mt
Home. Saves You ~.

This recipe makes pint of cough
syrup-enough to last family long
time. You couldn't buy as much or as
good cough syrup for $3.50.
Simple as it is, it gives almost instant
relief and usually stops the most obsti-
nate cough in. "A hours. This is partly
due to the fact that it is slightly laxa-
tive, stimulates the appetite and has an
excellent tonic effect. 1t is pleasant to
take-children like it. An excellent REM
edy, too, for whooping cough, Group, sore
lungs, asthma, throat troubles, etc.
Mix one pint of granulated sugar with
u pint of warm water, and stir for 2
minutes. Put 21a ounces of Pinex fifty
cents worth) in a pint bottle, and add
the Sugar Syrup. 1t keeps perfectly.
Take a teaspoonful every one, two or
three hours.
Pine is one Of the Oldest and best
known remedial agents for the throat
membranes Pinex is the most valuable
concentrated compound of Norway white
pine extract, and is rich in guaiacol and
all the other natural healing elements.
Other preparations will not work in this
formula.
The prompt results from this recipe
have endeared it to thousands of house-
wives in the United States and Canada,
which explains why the plan has been
initiated often, but never successfully.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or
money promptly refunded, goes with this
recipe. Your druggist has Pinex, or will
get it for you. If not, send to The
Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
NEWS OF ENSLEY

1t is intimated that some "smoke"
VIII be raised at the meeting of the
Ensley club tonight in regard to the
smoke ordinance which is now so promi-
nently in the public eye. as we'll as
the public ear and nose. Just what If
any action may be taken at the meeting
is problematieal, though it is known that
considerable opposition to Commissioner
Weatherly's proposition has developed in
Ensley. 1t Is claimed by many citizens
that while the elimination of smoke may
be good thing for consideration some
time in the future, many more pressing
demands for the city authorities need at
tention just now.
A large number of applications for
membership are expected to be received
at the meeting tonight in view of the
many hundreds of letters and application
blanks sent out by the membership COM
mittee since the last meeting.
Prof Roy L. Dimmitt was formally in
Quoted into the principalship of the Ems
ley high school yesterday morning as
successor to Professor r. e. Tidwell.
A farewell talk was made by Professor
Tidwell, who has been made superinten-
dent of the Tennessee company's schools
in this district. DR.. Phillips. superin-
tendent of schools, presided at the ex-
ercises and a number of short talks were
made by others.
In emulation of the parable of the
talents in holy writ, members of the
First Presbyterian church of Ensley will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
MANY MARD| GRAS
VISITORS AT MOBILE
Felix Greeted by Thousands
on Arrival at Wharf.
Queen Crowned

Mobile, February 3.--(Speeial. with
thousands His Imperial Majesty Felix
the Third disembarked from his royal
yacht at noon yesterday to reign for
three days over his favorite city-Mo-
bile. the Mother of Mystics. A salvo of
A guns heralded the arrival, while a
surging crowd jammed the Government
street wharf.
The Mardi Gras ushered in so aus
piciously is conceded to be the most
elaborate and the largest attended cele-
bration in the memory of the Oldest
resident
After the triumphant entry of Felix
the Third the moving throng of his
majesty was drawn up Government
street, preceded by a platoon of police,
by the Fort Morgan military band,
troops from the fort. another band, the
Knights of Khorassan, the Auburn
band, an escort of sailors from the
revenue cutter Winona, knight of the
royal household on prancing steeds,
and long procession OF carriages oc-
cupied by committeeman and city Of
ficials. Surrounded by her maids OF
honor the Queen of the Carnival gazed
into the royal countenance of her liege
for the first time while seated on the
balcony of the Manassas club. inspect
ing his domains and expressing graft
ncation at the sight, the emperor re-
turned to Bienville square, where the
mayor. Lax Schwarz, presented him
with the keys of the city.
~ A..
In the steel sheds of the municipality,
converted into the carnival auditorium.
The coronation ceremonies were fol-
lowed by the ball of the Infant Mystics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
UNIONTOWN MAY
GET SYRUP MILL
Georgia Mills Inspected With Object
of Locating One at Expert
ment Station

uniontown, February 3.-(SpeeiaI)- J.
Haywood Moore has returned from caro-.
Ga, where he went to make an investiea-
ton of the syrlp mills of that place, with
the intention of installing mill at the ex-
pertinent station. The directors of the
station intend installing a mill for the
experimental purposes, but they desire
TO make 1t large enough to serve the peo-
pie of the community IL necessary. Mr..
Moore will make his report before the
board OF directors at their first regular
meeting February, when the final action
will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
MANY TESTIFY BEFORE
EXTRA GRAND JURY

New York. February 3.--Deputy As
sistant District Attorney Groehl left
New York for Boston tonight TO in
terview William J. keliher, concerning
his alleged statement that he had paid
protection money to a police lieuten-
ant In this city for permitting Keliher
and Martin J. Welsh to conduct a
gambling resort ht re in which indi-
viduals known to be possessed of funds
were neeced.
II his statements warrant it, Keliher
may be brought to New York to tes-
tify before the extraordinary grand
jury, which is probing alleged graft
ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
STORE AT CULLMAN
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Cullman, February Especial )-The
grocery and fruit store of r. Hale on
Third street, between Third and Fourth
avenues east, was destroyed by fire
about $3.50 Sunday morning. When the
fire was first discovered the whole roof
was in a bad blaze. It Is supposed that
the building caught on fire from the
stove flue. The building was small
frame building and was soon consumed.
The house and stock was partially COW
cred by insurance
The jury term of the county court OF
.Culman county has been dismissed.
Judge r. l. Burke presided over the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
Hamilton Back From East

w. c. Hamilton, assistant cashier OF
the American Trust and Savings bank.
managing the trust department, re-
turned yesterday from an extensive
trip east. He visited Cincinnati, Cleve-
land. Pittsburg. Baltimore, Washing
ton. Philadelphia and New York, while
away from Birmingham. Mr.. Hamilton
was engaged on business for the local
institution. He said commercial busi-
ness looked rather encouraging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
YOUTHS CONFESS TO
JEWELRY ROBBERIES

Los Angeles, February 3.-Complying
with the request of anxious parents Of
Houston, Tex, who believed them to be
lost, the police today looked up III. K.
Ward and his younger brother, William,
finding them in a rooming house. The Of
suitcases filled with jewelry worth thou
sands of dollars, which they say the
youths confessed having stolen. The jew
elry is reported to be the fruit of more
than so robberies committed in the west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
A Modest Musician

From the Washngton Star.
Jean de Reszke was a guest Of large
party given to. musicians. In the course
of the evening one -of the company asked
the question: who is the most popular
artist on the musical stage?"
"Pas de Reszke,' flashed back the
famous singer, thus punningly denying
his own claim and in its stead asserting
the great Paderewski.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
FOUNDRY COMPANY
ENLARG|NG PLANT
White Way Business Grows
at Admission
CAPITALISTS ARRIVE
Pitts, Alleged Assailant of Mrs. Nc
Curry, Makes Bond-Feud Cases
Set-$15O0 Realized From
the kirmess
CAPITALISTS ARRIVE

Admission. February Especial. .)-Ow-
ing to the marked increase in the manu-
facture of white way posts, the Union
Foundry company of this city, now lead
ing the world in the manufacture of this
output, is now making the fourth addition
to the plant since it was established here
a few years ago. The addition will
amount to 10000 feet square, making the
entire plant about 1000 feet in length.
The Union Foundry company manufac-
tured the first white way posts for An
niston out of Alabama material about
two years ago Shortly thereafter similar
posts were made for Birmingham and
then Dothan gave a large lorder for posts.
Since then they have been placed all over
the south. and a contract recently closed
with Washington city has just been dupn-
Gated.
Eunice Pitts, the white man who is
said TO have been choking Mrs Annie
McCurry when she was shot accidentally
by the discharge of a gun which had been
drawn on Pitts by her young son Satur-
dav night, has succeeded In making bond
Accompanied by M. WeDD Oflutt ASSIST
ant TO President Freeman of the Ala
bama Interstate Power company, a party
of English capitalists, headed by G. Mac
key Edger and Sir George Puscott of.
Spearing q Co., the great English banking
house. visited Admission Sunday after
noon.
John Fowler, who is charged with com
plcity in the murder of Shelf and Sarge
Kennedy about three years ago near the
Calhoun Etowah border line in this coun-
ty, will be arraigned in the city court of
Admission next Monday, his case having
been set for trial Monday morning by
Judge Thomas w. Coleman, Jr., who
will preside again at the hearing OF the
notorious Pearce- Kennedy feud cases.
Ada Kennedy, the sister of Shelf Ken
nedy and aunt of Sarge Kennedy, will be
tried on February IA.
Rev. s. L. Dobbs. the new presiding ell
der of the Talladega district, preached
for the first time since his election at
the First Methodist church Sunday even
ing His discourse was heard by con-
siderable number of people, despite the
very unfavorabe weather
Heavy fines were assessed by Recorder
Green Monday morning in cases for al
legged violations of the prohibition law.
About $500 was taken in here as re-
suit of the Kirmess entertainments at
the New Noble theatre Friday and Sat
urday closing with the ball at the Ala
bama Monday evening. Messrs Lynn
wood and Agostini who promoted the
carnival, have left for Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
Discover Anarchist Plot

Cerbere, France, February 3-An an
arcslist plot has been discovered at Hue
ieva, Spain. Prof Francisco Sanchez OF
the Barcelona Modern school, Emiliano
Parral and Antonio Oliveria, the latter
well known anarchists, have been arrest
ed on the charge of being implicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
CHILD KILLED BY
EATING MATCHES

Huntsville, February 3.--(Special)-
The three-year-o1d son of Preston Young
of Scottsboro is dead after suffering
several days from eating the heads off
of half dozen parlor matches The child
was in a serious condition before it
was learned what he had done and then
there was no chance to save him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
Cuts Throat When Convicted

Cambridge, Mass, February 3.-Charlcs
l.. Briggs cut his throat In court today
while the jury was sentencing him to four
months in Jail for larceny. With a pocket
Knife he inflicted three serious wounds
before he could be overpowered, and he
win probably die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
HELPLESS Steamer in Port

Manila, February 3.-The British
steamer Ying-Chow which has been
lying helpless on the Island of Luzon,
was towed into this port today The
cruiser Cincinnati was ordered out
Sunday to search for her. The Ying-
Chow carried passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
Dock Lahorers Strike

Willemstad. Curacao, February a.
The strike of dock laborers at this port
is rapidly extending. The men demand
20 cents an hour instead of the GUS
tomary payment Of s cents an hour
The steamship companies are firmly op-
posing the increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

endeavor to raise money for the foreign
missionary fund. Each member who was
willing to undertake the task was given
81 to invest in any way to make moro
dollars. The time set for an accounting
of the talents" is March 10, when the
birthday of Livingstone the great Pres
byterian explorer of Africa, will be eele-
brated. At this meeting those who have
increased their talents will tell how 1t
was done. Several of the members have
applied modern methods to the under
taking and have formed a stock company
which will invest in various enterprises.
An Afternoon and Night in India
will be given at the residence of Mrs.
j. S. Kent. 2510 Ensley avenue Friday
afternoon and evening. The entertain
ment will be given under the auspices
of the Highland band of the Ensley
Baptist church. Some interesting char
acter sketches and descriptive talks of
life in India will be given by Mrs G.
Herbert The hours will be from to 5
in the afternoon and to 10 in the even
ing.
The Rev Mr.. Bradley, pastor of the
Hunter street Baptist church at Fairview
will give a housewarming to the members
of his congregation at the new parson-
age, 1870 Hayes avenue, Tuesday even
ing.
The meeting of the Baker school i'm
provement association will be held Wed
nesday afternoon at the usual hour.
Wednesday afternoon the Merchant s
Protective association will hold its reg,-
lar meeting at the headquarters on Ave
nue. e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Junius Hill, Horace B. Usry and AL
fred GLADDEN., champion corn raisers
of Etowah. returned from the corn ex-
position at Columbia, s. c., this morn
ing. J. p. Leach and Lee Higgins of
Boaz arrived at Alfalfa last night and
were so anxious TO get home they
walked the distance of 15 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

signed By ten principal business men. as
a cooperative association to receive by
telegraph market quotations of stocks,
grain, cotton, etc. from inland and for
eign markets, and to do all acts not un-
lawful under Alabama laws for the nlu-
tual benefit of the association. No capi-
tai stock is asked for or subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

The rains have been SO fierce that tho
county engineers gave up the work on the
pike road until a better season. The con-
tractors have moved all their equipments
into Dallas county until more favorable
weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Alfalfa council No. 50. J. o. U. A..
NJ, will be installed at Alfalfa Wednes-
day night by d. D. Rich, state coun-
cillor of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Although about 1000 poll taxes have
been paid, Tax Collector n. M. Gal
liant believes that about 1900 are de-
linquent. State and county licenses TO
the number of 4S01 were issued, leav-
ing 214 delinquent,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
FRUIT SITUATION IN
MADISON IMPROVED
Recent Cold Snap Sets Blooming
Back-Contract Let for Manse
in Huntsville

Huntsville. February S.-(Special)--
The cold weather of Saturday and Sun
day has improved the fruit prospects of
this section to a material extent and the
fruit men are feeling a great deal bet
ter Peaches and pears We're almost
in bloom and the cold weather has set
them back so that they may escape
freezes that are sure to come later In the
season.
The Central Presbyterian church has
let a contract for the erection of a
handsome manse for the pastor, Rev.
r. l., Weir. and his family, on the site
of the present parsonage which was
badly damaged by fire several weeks
ago The new manse will be of concrete
and brick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Miss Annie Pequese Irby and Mr.. Rob
ert Lee Coleman will be married On
Tuesday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock in Tn
iontown at the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

court and s. J. Griffin, county solicitor.
represented the state. During the two
weeks OF court 54 criminal cases were
tried and disposed Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

W. s. Standifer, who spent four years
on the Panama canal, will deliver
series of lectures or the canal this
week at Guntersville, Albertville and
Boaz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Work was started today on the new
Hammond ByrdS company's pipe plant
on the site of its burned structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

After one of the most successful years
in its history che Farmers Cotton Oil mill
Uniontotwn Cotton Oil company still has
some work to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

The Chautauqua for Gadsden has
been assured and 1t will be held early
in June, at the head of Broad street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

The poll tax payers came with rush
Saturday evening, and as a consequence
there were considerably over 100 who
paid the tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Over 500 in fines were collected in tn,
mayors court during the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

j. M. Langhorne has had the interior
of his drug store covered with metal
wall finishing and ceiling and painted
throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

The new bank at Alfalfa, with $4,000
capital, is being organized. it is claimed,
by Lamar Smith, formerly connected
with the B. B. 5. Grocery company
of Gadsden and Frederick w. Cox, for
merly cashier of the Alfalfa bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Mr.. Charles Johnston and family moved
last week into their handsome new home
out ON the highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

The trees surrounding the courthouse
park have been taken down with the ex-
ception of an immense oak on the south
side. Among these trees were a number
of English wa1nuts, which were due to
bear this season. The public square for
the first time since 1916 is now entirely
without trees, except as to the lone oak
on the Battle street side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

A street sweeper to be drawn by two
horses has arrived in the city, and is be-
ing tried out on the wet streets. The ma
chine was sold under a guarantee, but
from the limited trials made of it by the
street superintendent and the commission
there is some doubt as to its doing the
work as effectively as other patents.
An application for a charter was filed
in the probate office Monday morning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Mayor ID. p. Coleman was carried to
Selma this week and placed in DR.. Kings
sanatorium. che latest news from his
bedside is that he is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

The city court. was in session Monday
morning. setting cases for trial, and re-
ceiving submissions on the equity dock
ct Quite a number of appeals from the
municipal courts of the county were
called, and the cases set for trial on sub
sequent days. The non-jury criminal
docket comes up February A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
SUNDAY PAVING
CAUSES TROUBLE
Warrant Sworn Out for
Contractor at Talladega
OVER 100 PAY TAXES
City Court in Session Monday Morn
ing-Trees Surrounding Court
house Park Are Taken Down.
Testing Street Sweeper

ralIadega, February 3.-(Speciai. )-Some
interesting points of law have been raised
and discussed oniaccount of the fact that
the paving contractors worked here on
Sunday. Some citizens complained about
the desecration of the day, while others
approved it. Eventually, during the day
a warrant was sworn out by ID. w. Can
non. The affidavit was made before Es-
onire w. T. Thornton and charged vio-
Iation of the Sunday law on the part Of
Jack Crawford, the head of the local
company of contractors, in that he COM
spelled his employees to perform unneces-
sary work on Sunday"
Mr.. Crawford was arrested Sunday and
made bond in the sum of $500. The Incl
dent aroused much interest, and is being
freely discussed over the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Hugh White. prominent attorney,
and r. d. Stanfield, a hackman, mar
rowly escaped death early this morn
ing when horse driven by Stanfield
stepped into a pool of water charged
by live wire and the horse was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

J. T. Howle has not yet abandoned
all hope of receiving a pardon from
Governor O'Neal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04
STEEL RECORDS ARE.
BROKEN AT GADSDEN.
Southern Iron and Steel Co.
Has Heavy Month Dur
ing January

Gadsden, February s.-(Sp ecial. .)-An
records for the operating department
OF the Southern Iron and Steel company
were broken in January. The output
tonnage of the entire plant was in
creased. while the finished product of
wires and nails show an increase of
more than 1000 tons. The increase in
the number of steel billets manufact-
ured was 1900 tons. The rod mill also
shows an advance. Shipments for the
amounted to 555 cars. 1t Is pos
sible that when rhe new company is
organized, tin plate mill will be in
stalled at a cost of about s1,00000o
Not more than one-third of the steel
produced is consumed in the finishing
plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

The party of English capitalists who
are inspecting the properties OF the
Interstate Power company in Ala
bama, spent several hours in Gads-
den yesterday. They inspected the
plant of the Southern Iron and Steel
company, the Dwight cotton mills and
the big power plant in East Gads-
den.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

About $500 was taken in here as a re-
suit of the Krmess entertainments at
the New Noble theatre Friday and sat
urday, closing with the ball at the Ala
bama Monday evening. Messrs. Lynn
wood and Agostini, who promoted the
carnival, have left for Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-04

Eunice Pitts. the white man who is
said to have been choking Mrs. Annie
McCurry when she was shot accidentally
by the discharge of gun which had been
drawn on Pitts by her young son Satur-
day night. has succeeded In making bond