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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
HANGOVER FARM
 SO[DFOR S75,OOO
R. A. Cromer Purchases 1S00-Acre Perry Planta-
 tiOn Near GalliOn

uniontown, May 22.--(Special.)-R. A, Cromer has purchased the yanhooer plantation. about five miles from Gallon. This tract of land, containing 1900 acres, was bought for ss5,oo0. including the com plete equipment, and contracts now in force for this year. with the present crop progressed as 1t has for the year. The deal transfers to MT. Cromer all the stock, cattle and everything. He will take charge at once. Mir. Cromer re- gently sold q plantation of 1000 acres near Gallion.
 The contract for the erection of a new residence for E. R. White has been let to MT. Austin. who is building the Presby terian church. This work will be started at once and rushed to completion. 1t will be located on the lot in the rear of the Whitfield home.
 Val Taylor has demonstrated the value of the canbrake soil as an oat producing asset this year on his farm in Ella white. There are 200 acres of well ma tured oats ready for harvesting. Many other farmers in this section have good oat crops and a number of binders have been brought in this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

Albert c. Mitchell and Miss Gladys NJ. Price of Atlanta were married here Fri day at the First Presbyterian manse in the presence of small party of friends. the Rev. Francis Tappey performed the ceremony. The couple met only few hours before their marriage and they made new speed record in courtship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

THROUGH SLEEPING CAR sERy- ICE DAILY BETWEEN BIRMINGHAM AND SAVANNAH, GA, EFFECTIVE MAY 25. LEAVE BIRMINGHAM 3.5O F. M., ARRIVE SAVANNAH 7ssO A. M. VIA CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAIL- WAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

The naval stores business in this sec ton Is at present on a boom. Three cars of rosin and turpentine are shipped weekly from Greenville. This industry is putting quite large sum of money in circulation, and it is rumored that an- other distiller will soon begin the build ing of still
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

A chautauqua rally was held last night at Forest Home, near here. Dr. Orr of the state health department made an ad- dress and number of musical numbers were rendered The purpose of the rally was to create interest in the chautauqua which begins in Greenville on June 12 and will last one week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

William A. Anderson, Jr., principal of the Huntsville High school, has been elected president of the Virginia Agricul- tural school at Lebanon, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Many Visitors Present
WEEVILS BROUGHT
 TO GREENVILLE
Specimens of Cotton Pest Brought to Town by Prominent Planter
 of County

Greenville. May 22.-tSpecial)-R. P. Atkins, a prominent planter of Mon- terey, about 20 miles west of Greenvile, in this county. brought to town today specimens of boil weevils. These are the first to be reported in this section this season. From appearances the cotton is infected to a large extent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

Herbert A. Pettus of this city, for the last year principal of the New Decatur High school, has been elected president of the State High school in Covington county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

Greenville is very enthusiastic over the approaching chautauqua work. All of the clubs and their committees are working in the interest of the chautauqua. Reduced railroad rates to Greenville during the week have been granted. and people from nearby towns will have an opportunity of enjoying the refined entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
LOCATE MODEL ROAD IN MADISON IN JUNE.
Highway Will Be Contested For by Three Pikes Out
 of Huntsville

Huntsville, May 22.-(Special)-The To- cation of the. 1914 model state highway will be contested for by at least three bikes leading out of Huntsville. and selection will be made by the county commission residents along three bikes have made substantial offers of supplementary sub scriptions, the amounts of which will have distinct bearing on the selection Of route for the highway. The state and county will spend 5000 each on the model road this year and more than this amount Will probably be raised by subscriptions among the property owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

given by Capt. J. T. Brooks, who Is as- sisting veterans and their widows to prove their claims before the state pen sion board He would not divulge the woman's name, but says he will assist her to secure pension from the federal government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

Henry H. Balch for Il years teacher in the government service in the Philip pine islands. lectured to the students of the city school today on Customs in the Philippines and My Tour Through the Orient Professor Balch has recently en- tered the consular service of the United States and is here at his home in Madi- son county awaiting assignment to some Spanish-A post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

Local progressives are enthusiastic over the political situation in the Seventh dis trict, as well as in the nation. They ex- pect to make a fight in November for this district, and among possible candi- dates for Congress are A, F. Goodhue, Sumter Cogswel of St. Clair county. Thomas II. Stephens and NJ, w. Howard.
 The police today began making arrests of those delinquent in the payment of the privilege license. Several cases were heard in police court today and light fines were assessed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-06-17
If You Love Money Read These Prices:
Remember, this sale lasts
only ten days.

that are the greatest values ever offered IN the
State of South Carolina. Goods you need al
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
TONOPAH AND GOLDFiELD PIC
TURES TO BE SHOWN HERE

The much talked about Tonopah
pictures will be shown at the
Orpheum, Friday, Feb. 6, These are
the pictures which were taken some
time ago in which Governor Oddie
and many prominent mining men of
Nevada appear. Owing to change
of management in the producing CON-
pany the picture was not finished I'M
til quite recently. The production is
called the Tonopah Stampede For
Gold and Silver, and is a powerful
drama interviewer with comedy and
educational features. 1t is in six
parts and is endorsed by the min
ing association, by the board of trade
and Governor Oddie, and said to be
the most successful underground pic
ture ever taken. 1t shows the early
days of Tonopah, the rush for gold,
the strikes, the many scenes both
interior and exterior of the greatest
gold and silver mines in the world
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05

business trip to Pocatello and back
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mackay, of
Wapello, were business visitors in
this city Wednesday.
Miss J. lla Wright, of Riverton, spent
Saturday and Sunday in this city as
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Clara
Harmon.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
BIG ENTERTAINMENT

FLOYD, the magician, who is to
give the next entertainment in the
High School Lecture course, is with
out doubt the most skillful exponent
Of pure sleight-of-hand that has ever
appeared upon the Lyceum platform.
He has followed this line of work
for over twenty years. He was the
pioneer and still maintains the lead.
He has Invented, designed and pre-
sented more brilliant magical expert.
ments than any magician now living.
He is constantly at work upon some
new and wonderful mystery, and so
startling are some of the effects and
SO nearly perfect his art that he has
but to command the most unheard- of
things to happen and they transpire.
He will be ably assisted by Mohala,
the mind-reader, and a really tai
ented musician. Feb. 10 at 8:15.
Popular prices. adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05

Money to loan on improved real
estate. Idaho Irrigated Lands Co. adv
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
SURPRISES MANY
IN BLACKFOOT

The QUICK action of simple buck
thorn bark, glycerinc, etc., as mixed
in Adler-i-ka, the remedy which be-
came famous by curing appendicitis.
is surprising Blackfoot people. Many
have found that this simple remedy
drains 30 much foul matter from the
system that A SINGLE DOSE re-
lieves constipation. sour stomach and
gas on the stomach almost IMME-
DIATELY. Adler-i-ka Is the most
thorough bowel cleanser ever sold.
The Palace Drug Store. adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

The Blackfoot High School basket
ball teams goes to Pocatello on Fri.
days motor to meet the strong Poca-
| tello team for the championship Of
Southeastern Idaho. The winner Of
this game will meet Twin Falls for
Southern Idaho honors and the win
ner of this game viii meet Star or
Meridian for the State Championship
on the last Friday in this month.
Blackfoot has good chance to win
out in the struggle, IL no accidents
befall her star players.
AS last number of the high school
lecture course the Floyds will ap-
pear on Tuesday evening of next
week. This attraction is one of the
strongest on the road. They furnish
an entertainment Of variety and great
interest. Some wonderful feats in
magic, in mind reading and music,
make up a program of unusual inter-
est. Each performer is a high class
artist as may be imagined, when one
knows that this company has not only
been before the largest ChautauQua
assemblies but on the largest lyceum
courses for the past ten years. They
always make good.
The cafeteria lunch served by the
Domestic Science girls is attracting
nearly all of the pupils who have a
long trip to make for dinner. Tho
lunch is served at cost. For ten
cents one can secure a fine warm
dinner. The girls who serve the lunch
each day receive their dinner free
as do the boys who wash and wipe
the dishes. The experiment is work
ing out beautifully and all are we'll
pleased with the venture
The Senior Glass is preparing
their play and hope to put it on
late in this month. The play this
year is light comedy designed for
laughing purposes only. The cast is
strong one and from the noises in
practice uses all it's strength in tho
production. Announcements will be
made soon of the exact date.
The Turner Art Company of Bos-
ton is sending one of their famous
exhibits to the high school for tho
week of Feb. 25th to 28th. In con-
nection with this exhibit will be an
exhibit of original paintings which
is being sent by the Federation Of
Women's Clubs. The two exhibits
at one time in the same room will
give lovers of art an unusual oppor-
tunity to enjoy themselvesA Programs
will be given each evening and after
noon.
The special class in penmanship
which Miss Taylor is conducting each
evening after four O'Clock in the
high school building is attracting much
attention these days. Many of tho
teachers are working for Palmer di-
plomas and more than a hundred of
tue pupils are taking this work. The
class is open to anyone who wishes
to improve his penmanship. Several
Of the towns people have already en-
rolled. There is no charge for the
lessons. You may come as many or
as fcw evenings as you wish. Tho
work that is being accomplished in
penmanship in the schools is worthy
of great praise and ccmmcndGtion.. Pa
irons should step into tho halls Of
either Irving or Central and take a !
look at tho exhibit work which is
posted there.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
AN EFFICIENCY CONFERENCE

An efficiency conference commence &
at the Baptist church next Saturday
and continues until Sunday Services
at 1870 Saturday and Sunday evening.
The speakers will be w. E. Henry
and w. B. Austin, Of Twin Falls, and
w. H. Bowler, of Boise. A II members
Of the church are requested to be
present, and the public is cordially
invited to participate.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
HoNoRED OFFICERS

The M. l. A. of the L. D. S. First
Ward gave a party Tuesday evening
in homo of the retiring officers, Mrs.
Ada Clayton and Mrs. F. C. Parkin-
son. A dainty present was given
to each of the retiring ladies' as a
token of respect. Tho evening was
spent in playing games, and several
instrumental numbers were bcauti-
fully rendered. About II o'clock a
dainty luncheon was served.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
JOINT INSTALLATION

The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors held joint installation
last Wednesday night, when the
band played and literary program
was rendered. Will Kinney gave a
violin solo which was accompanied on
Frank DeKay gave a reading, and
the ladies' of the Royal Neighbors
served a delicious banquet
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05

Miss Irene Ward, an expert stem
ographer, after an absence Of about
two years, has returned to Blackfoot
and accepted a position with the
law firm of Thomas & Andersen. She
has taken up her abode with Alice
Beach's mother.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

l desire to inform the ladies Of
BlackfOot that have opened a dress
making parlOr in the Carson roOming
house on West Idaho street, where
am prepared to do all kinds OF
sewing neatly and promptly. Salts,
faction guaranteed.
adv. St Miss Florence Handwork.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-05

Miss Ula Palmer spent the week
end visiting home folks at Shelley.
The Denison review., 1914-12-16
SURPRISE FOR
GERMAN COUPLE
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Lohse Remember
cd Monday Evening by Gather.
ing of Friends and Relatives
MARRIED FOR FORTY YEARS
Have Eight Children and Seven Grand
Child:cn-Presented With Beau.
tituI Glass Bowl by Friends

Schleswig, Ia, Dec. 15-(Special to
the Review)-Mr. and Mrs. Hans
Lohsc were very agreeably surprized
en- last Monday evening by a large
party of children. grand children
neighbors and members OF the German
Ladies' club and their husbands who
gathered at the home Of Fritz Witt
at six-thirty and from there went to
the Lohse home to give them an old
fashioned charivari to remind them
of the 10th anniversary of their we'd
ding. Cards and other games were in
dulged in. d sumptuous lunch was ar
ranged by the ladies and every one
present declared the evening entirely
too short. MI John IIhlers in behalf
of those present congratulated Mr.. and
Mrs. Lohse and presented them With
q beautiful cut glass bowl.
They have lived in and around the
vicinity of Schleswig for years and
as IL result of careful management,
industry and thrift, they have accumu-
lated neat fortune, Mr.. Lohse hav-
ing acres of Crawford county soil.
This happy couple We're married in
1874 at Davenport, la. and moved to
the farm near here a few years later.
Ten years ago they retired from farm
life and moved to Schleswig where
thye have since resided. They have
eight children and seven grandchil-
dren. Mr.. and Mrs. Lohse have a
host of friends who wish them many
more prosperous and happy years Of
welded life.
The Denison review., 1914-12-16
SUDDEN DEATH
AT SCHLESWIG
Cornelius Schroeder Young Farmer
Living South Of SchIeswig, Ex-
pires While Doing Chores
LEAVES A WIFE AND A SON
Had Been Subject to Painting Spells
and Was Suddenly Attacked
Found by Brother

Schleswig, la, Dec. 15--(Specia Il
the Review. THE sudden death OF
Cornelius Schroeder, Il young farmer
living south. of Scheswig. shocked
the entire community on last Saturday
morning when the news of his death
was spread among his many relatives
friends and neighbors.
Mr.. Schroeder has for some
time been subject to spells of fainting
and while caring for his live stock
in the barn at his home at five thirty
on last Friday evening he was at
tackled by one of the spells and was
found by his brother within Il few mo-
ments after he had passed away He
and his brother have spent the past
three years improving part of the
large farm on which they have lived
since childhood and they had just
completed a fine set of buildings with
all the modern equipment.
Mr.. Schroeder was born on June g.
1880 in Clinton county, la. About
twenty-five years ago he came to this
county with his parents. On the End
OF March, 1910 he was united on mar
riage to Miss Dora LaFrenZ. This un-
ion was blessed with two children, one
OF whom preceded the father to eter-
nifty. He died on December 18th at
the age of "a years, months and
twenty-siH days.
The, deceased leaves to mourn his
loss besides his widow and little son,
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Schroed-
er. OF Scheswig, and brothers, Roy. of
Aspinwall, Thomas, of Goodrich, Will
lie, Henry and Joe, of Bloomfield, Neb.,
August and Herman, of Lake Park
Fred, of Goodrich and sister Mrs
Herman Schuett, OF Bloomfield. Neb.
The funeral services were conducted
on Tuesday afternoon at the home
Rev. Fresc, of Denison, officiating al.
ter which the remains were laid to
rest in the Nilsson cemetery The
sympathy of the entire community is
extended to the bereaved family.
The Denison review., 1914-12-16
M3ocial Circles
NIaIAdl9|ElT
SfSS

The Priscilla club was elegantly en-
tertained Tuesday by Mrs. Aebischer.
The meeting was the annual Christ
mas meeting and pretty Christmas
tree was decorated for the occasion
Each member made a present tor some
other member of the society, so each
received pretty gift. A very nice
luncheon was served by the hostess
assisted by her daughters.
Miss Kate Hassett was hostess at
the H. II. club Thurday evening and
the members are all talking about the
elegant supper she served.
On Saturday afternoon the F. Fl
club held its Christmas party at the
home of Mrs. b. Brodersen. A large
plum pudding served as receptacle
| for the pretty gifts and all were de
| lighted with the novel arrangement
An elegant supper closed the session
The killkare Klub met with Miss
Hilda Rohwer Friday evening and re
port a delightful time of rare music
after which dainty lunch WAS EN-
joyed.
A Christmas party will be given a
the St. Rose OF Lima school on Friday
afternoon of this week for the stu
dents OF the parochial school. The
Christmas party is an annual even
with this school which is looked for
ward to by every student with consid
cradle interest Presents will be dis
tributed and general good time hat
for the little folks.
The Denison review., 1914-12-16

These have already arrived, assuring late
holiday shoppers at this store Of fresh, COM
plete selections of choice holiday merchan-
disc, and the widest possible range Of choice
instead Of the picked lover" broken assort-
ments to be found around town.
The Denison review., 1914-12-16

and outbuildings. The Denison Bott-
ling works occupy a space at the en-
trance Of the court house, where they
are displaying full line of their soft
1rinkc
The Denison review., 1914-12-16

Herman Koenekamp has sent a sec
ond fund to the German Red Cross
society which was raised by the Land
wer Verin among the German citi-
zens in this locality. Altogether $500
has been sent to the fatherland by the
Germans of Denison and immediate
vicinity for use in the Red Cross
work.
The Denison review., 1914-12-16
Sale Dates Claimed
Continued from page two.)

cry this sale and c. l.. Viss will be
the clerk Be sure and read the an
IuOIIncement
The Denison review., 1914-12-16
Willie Jansen.

Willie Jansen.
William Jansen is advertising pub
lie sale to be held on the Jane Duff
OF Buck Grove on Tuesday, December
22nd. This is one of those good sub
stantial sales that are always vel
worth attending. He has listed heat
of horses: &c head of cattle: "a heaC
,Duroc Jersey sows and nice line o.
farm machinery His ad appears OF
page seven of the second section. f
r. Malone will cry this sale and Dar
Hemphill will be the clerk. BE sure
and read the announcement and be o.:
hand sac date.
Council Bluffs, will give short talk
on physical culture.
On Saturday afternoon at ] O'Clock
the prize grain and corn will be
auctioned off at the court house, the
sale taking place in the court room
Farmers who wish to purchase good
seed corn should be on hand and buy
corn that has been scored by the Ames
officials and is known to be A No /.
Management of the short course are
under obligation to Elmer Mill who
kindly loaned the use of his fine black
draft horse for demonstration. The
horse is very fine one. and the juds
es praised him very much. The horse
was taken right out of the harness
and had no special grooming, but was
awarded many complimentary re-
marks.
The Denison review., 1914-12-16

The last week for Christmas Shop
ping finds us with stocks and sale
forces fully reinforced for the on
slaught of the last minute shopper.
IT'S human nature to put off doing things I'M
true Of Christmas gift buying We realize
that Christmas Week would naturally bring
out the biggest crowds Of the holiday season
and so hurry orders were sent all last week to
all our manufacturers and importers Tor fresh
supplies of Christmas gift goods OF every des-
cription to fill the gaps in the ranks made by
the past few weeks unusually heavy selling.
These have already arrived assuring late
holiday shoppers at this store Of tresh
pete selections of choice holiday merchan-
disc, and the widest possible range OF choice
instead Of the picked-over, broken assort-
mens to be found around town.
In spite Of the fact that the holiday season is
looked upon by good many merchants as
sort of license enabling them to exact exorb-
liant prices tor holiday goods, you will fnd
that we have uniformly priced all our gift
goods at matchlessl sly low figures that accurate
ly reflect the small profit policy Of this store
The large well selected stocks, the unusually
favorable prices and the superior store ser
vice. all speak strongly Of unequalled
readiness and ability to you promptly,
satisfactorily economically ---best.
Open Til Nine O'Clock
Evenings.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-21

at the coming primaries. should
know how I stand on some Of the
questions Of greatest interest to Be
midi and Northern Minnesota, ii
promise if elected;
1. To work to the best Of my
ability to secure the largest appro-
priation possible for the erection and
maintenance of the Normal School
which has been located in Bemidji.
q. Il am in favor of the initia-
tive and referendum, which il en-
acted into law will give the people
the power to directly control and
regulate the liquor business as well
as all public utilities. I am also in
favor of the recall, so far as it re-
lates to the recall of elective officers.
3. I am in favor of amending
the constitution so that a state home
stead law could be enacted, patterned
after the Wisconsin law, whereby
an actual settler may acquire not to
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-21
FOILS VIADUCT DYNAMITlNG

Minot IN. d. Policeman Sees Man
Plant NitrogIycerin. .-
Minot. N. d.. May 21.--His curiosity
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-21
media TORS PLAN
Line ! OF CONDUCT
Hold Formal Session at
Niagara Falls, Ont.
WELCOME FROM CANADA

Representative Of Governor General
Extends Greetings to All Connected
With Peace Negotiations-Presid
In Close Touch With American
Delegates.
Niagara Falls, Ont, May 21.-With
formal introductions, exchanges of
courtesies and adoption of plans for
the conduct of the proceedings, such
as are customary to the opening of an
international gathering Of this char
acter, the mediation conference,
which, under the guidance of Ambas-
sador Da CANA of Brazil, and Minis
ters Naon of Argentina and Suarez
of Chilli, is to attempt to compose
the differences between the United
States and Mexico, began here
To welcome the visitors to Cana
dian territory the Duke of Connaught,
governor general of Canada, delegat-
ed Martin Burrell minister OF agri-
culture, and Senator Lougheed, Con-
sentative leader from Ottawa. Their
duties included visits of greeting to
the mediators and to the American
and Mexican delegates.