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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

April 20.-The recent rains have put
the farmers back in their work.
Some OF the farmers planted their
cotton seeds before the rain. while
other didn't. If the ground gets dry
enough cotton seeds will go in the
ground this week in a hurry.
We are glad to report the health
of our community so much better at
present than II was sometime back In
the past.
Onr, Sunday school at Welcome Is
in a fourisEiing condition. Every
body is invited to attend and bring
their songs books.
Mr.. ]. W.. Palmer made a business
trip to Anderson Saturday.
Mr. NJ r. Jones of Wet minister,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

Mrs. Lem Reid and daughter Misses
Mabel and Minnie We're shopping in
Anderson Wednesday afternoon.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

rents IN the human stomach was de-
apsst, before she International snrgi-
cal socIetx IN New York;.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24
PROSPERITY JOINfO
HERE WITH PR0GRESS
CITY IS MAKING GREAT
STRIDES
PEACE AND PLENTY
In An Interview To Georgia
Newspaper Anderson Man Has
An Optimistic Outlook
tFrom Thurgdav,s pnilyl

There may be oven few people
right here in Anderson unacquainted
with the real strides that the city is
making. 1t may he that man of them
do not know what the city is accom-
Dhshing and what is yet 10 be accom-
plished in the work of progress for
every industry in the city. A rep
resentatiye of an Augusta newspaper
was In the city yesterday and asked a
well Known business man OF Anderson
10 tell him j;ist what the city is do
Ing. Because there are some people
here afflicted with the knocking"
haDit rather than the booster spirit,
the Interview given out by the Ander-
son man to the Augusta newspaper is
reproduced verbatim:
Anderson Is going through the
greatest development period in her
history. Already a handsome and
prosperous city OF nearly 10000 peo-
pie. the homie Of many factories, Job
bring housese and commercial enter
prises. new concerns continue to come
10 the city as a headquarters point
for Western South Carolina and
Northeast Georgia. The city is the
second largest textile center Of the
couth and leads South Carolina In the
production of metal products. Its
textile plants employ more than 4506
people and its other manufacturing
plants 1000 more. One liunderd and
nine travelling men make Anderson
their headnuarfers. Fourteen ichh!.S =
firms are located here.
AT present something over 81 AGO.
600 is being spent in Anderson or con-
tracted for on various public and pri-
yate improvements. including $780,
600 hotel; s5S.0O0 theatre, 100000
passenger and freight terminals,
100000 telephone improvements;
| $4,000 power line improvements;
S250.00O in new residences excluding
development at North Anderson,
where over $4,000 is being spent. It
is stated here that as much money is
now being spent or contracted for In
Anderson as in Greenville an Spartan
| burg combined. The city Is alive and
optimistic and ready for various pub
lie improvements such as additional
! street paving, etc, to be consumated
when new city council Is elected.
There is some agitation here, however
! for commissien government.
s3rThe Intcriirban betweefly Anderson
lahd Gfaens%ood and betkeen Anderson
and Spurtanbnrg via Greenvtlee Is
having great effect on the growth Of
the city. The railroads are also vnat-
Fly improving their services, and 1t Is
Ehinted that shortly much better SER
"!ee between Anderson aaa Augusta.
via the C. G. w. G. will be secured, the
efforts of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers Association OF Augusta and the
local Chamber OF Commerce both be-
ing actively behind the matter"
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

We are glad DR.. w. S. Hn!ch!nso.i
has him n new Auto for we need him
in our community very often, he is
one OF the best Drs. we know of.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

II the. cold weather is over tber
VIII be plenty of aples this year, an
perhaps some peaches.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

A good milk COW is worth $50 O
eng farmers naamay.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

Hurry up boys and get out your old
bats and gloves and have some base
ball games this summer.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

You will be doing yourself
a good turn by installing a
GAS RANGE. We sell
them under the strongest
guarantee.
Easy terms $2 s2 down and
SO per month.
Anderson Gas Co.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

There will be picnic on the las
day or our school and an entertain
ment at night, April "a.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. 8. lr. i4everett spent
the day in Anderson tuesday.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24
LOST
+. q. Smith of New York city,

EXPERT PIANAFNRE TUNER AgEs
BUILDER. -
oil kinds OF musical Instruments re- I
paired without going to the FactoRy.
Fifteen years of factory work.
Headquarters at WILLIS q EPRARsS
MAN MUSIC HOUSE, BlecsIey ME-
Anderson, s. C. ~
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

spent a few days last; week wibh Nj.
and Mrs Us "a, fFowlet.s 81 -
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

If summer hats get any higher than
Easter hats. we'll the country girls
Will wear their EaA .er hats all the
year.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

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spent a few days last week wiSh M
and Mrs. Us Il. Fowler ~ f7 f7l
Hurry up boys and get out your old
bats and gloves and have some base
ball games this summer.
We are glad Or. w. s. Hutchinson
has him n new Auto for we need him
IN our community very often, he is
one OF the best Drs. we know of.
If the cold weather is over there
VIII be plenty Of aples this year, and
perhaps some peaches.
A good milk COW is worth $50 Of
any farmers naemay.
There will be picnic on the last
day OF our school and an entertain
ment at night, April "a.
If summer hats get any higher than
Easter hats. we'll the. country girls
VIII wear their EaA !er hats all the
year.
We don't think straw berries will be
much this year, but we hope black
berries will be plentiful.
We viii agree with Six and Twenty
writer's that Church is no place for tho
men and boys TO take their liquor, for
1t twill teach the Sunday School boys
to think IL would be all right for
them to do the same. II you have
to drink, please don't take 1t to the
1t will teach the Sunday School boys
your steps.
MIR. w. NJ. williamson made a bus
mess trip to Anderson last Saturday.
Most of the young girls and boys
in our community viii go to the sing
In convention at Double Springs the
first Sunday in May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bolt spent
Sunday with Nj Nj anu Mrs. J. "
Palmer.
II. W. C.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

We don't think straw berries will be
much this year, but we hope black
berries will be plentiful.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

Z Rev. and Mrs, s. j. Hood spenr
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

April 20.-The recent rains have pu
the farmers back in their work.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-04-24

Mes. w Al. Ytiies, spent Tuesday
in Anderson shoppihs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
DOCKET COMPLETED
 IN FEDERAL COURT
Spring Term Is Over-AdjOurnment Until Fall Unless Specially Called
 Together by Judge

H. w. Brown, James Judge and Leonard Metcalf, negroes, were tried yesterday in the federal court, Judge w. I. Grubb pre- siding, one charge of violating the inter- state commerce law The specific charge was the breaking into and burglarizing of freight car containing interstate shipments and stealing part of it's con tents. Brown was found guilty by the jury and given asfive-year sentence in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta the others were acquitted.
 This case concluded the docket set in the federal court for the spring term The docket has been heavier than usual owing to the fact that car robberies have been numerous of recent months and all most all these cases come before Judge Grubb Unless called together for a special purpose the court stands adjourn ed until the fall term. Judge Grubb will hold court in six towns within the con- fines of the northern district of Ala bama.
 This morning about 20 Irisoners con vieted of car breaking during the present term of court. will be taken to the fed eral penitentiary at Atlanta. A special coach has been provided for the prison- CTS and the deputy marshals that will accompany them to Atlanta, which will be attached to the Birmingham special of the Southern railway With. the exc ep- ton of NJ. F. Harrell and J. T. Phillips all the prisoners are negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
FOREMAN TELLS OF
 COMPTON KILLING
Accused Takes Stand in Ash vile Case-Lawyers To
 Argue Today

Ashville, March 26.-tSpecial )-Berry fcrman was placed on the stand to testify in his own behalf this afternoon in his trial for killing Connie Comption here on November p.
 Berry Forman followed his brother Brady who will later be tried. and his testimony for the most part corroborated that of his brother. He testified that he never threatened 10 kill Compton and that he did not know that his brother had gone out of Galbraiths store on the day of the killing to talk with Compton until he heard a shot and rushed out into the street and saw Compton and his brother scuffling. He stated that as he rushed to the scene he saw Compton jerk ing pistol from his pocket
 Compton turned toward me and fired, ." declared the witness, T fired as fast as could but l did not strike him" 1t had been charged that Forman struck Comp ton with his revolver before shooting. him.
 Continuing the witness testified that Compton fired at him after he fell and that one bullet went through his trousers While another pierced his coat. He stated on cross-examination that he had a pistol Tn his pocket on the day of the shooting and that Raymond Smith told him that Compton was going to kill him, but that he dld not remember smith saying to him. Come on and We will kill Compton. '
 After Formans testimony the afternoon was taken up with the examination of character witnesses Attorneys will argue the case today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
NOT RESPONSIBLE . FOR LEWIS ACTIONS.
Birmingham Man Arrested In Chattanooga on Charge
 of Throwing Chemicals

Denias flew thick and fast at the Iron- workers hall. 4o3 North Twentieth street, last night when an Associated Press dis patch was read which stated that w. J. Lewis of Birmingham had been arrested in Chattanooga, Tenn, for placing ob- noxious chemicals in nonunion moving picture theatres. The dispatch stated that Lewis had said that he was an iron worker and that Birmingham Ironwork- CTS union had sent him to Chattanooga
 phe first man to deny the charge against the local union of ironworkers was c. B. Mann, the business agent. In most vigorous terms. MT. Mann denounced the whole story as fabrication and stated that he did not know Lewis. How ever, others on the scene stated they knew Lewis, and that they did not believe that he had made the statement credited to him. It was stated that Lewis was known as Red Lewis and that he had been a member of local 92 of the Iron workers for the past several months. It was denied that he had ever been mixed up in other labor troubles
 Fred Dunn. president of the Birming- ham Trades Council and also president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27

University of Alabama will meet the Bes- semer high school team on the local court tomorrow night in what promises to be a very interesting game. This will be the last game of the season and the his school girls are anxious to close it with a victory. The co-eds defeated the Bes- semer quintet about two weeks ago, at Tuscaloosa. X dance will be given at the conclusion of the game compliment tary to the visitors.
 The Christian workers of the First Christian church were delightfully."- enter tained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. kearley on Third avenue. Plans were discussed for the repapering and repant- ing of the church and bids will be asked for in few days Miss Lilly Crook was enrolled as member. At the conclusion of the meeting the hostess assisted by Miss Ruby Crook served a delicious salad course.
 Those present were: Mrs G. A. Gillett Mrs. w. H. Ham, Mrs. Patty Ware, Mrs. Mclaughlin. Mrs. W. w. Hudson, Mrs Fountain, Mrs. Wilkes. Miss Liiie Crook and Miss Virgie Hathaway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27

Cuticura Soap and Ointment and tried . sample and it began to heal so we got some from the druggist. We would wash tho child's face with Cuticura Soap and water and then put on the Cuticura Ointment. After we had used one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment the eczema was cured" (Signed) Mrs. Sue Woods. Aug. :, 1913.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment have proved most valuable for the treatment of pimples, blackheads, redness pnd roughness of the face and hands. dandruff, itching. irritated scaips with dry, thin and falling hair. as well as for irritations and chalngs of in- fancy and for all purposes of the toilet. bath, and nursery. Cuticura Soap 25c. and Cuti- cnra Ointment soc. arc sold everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuti- cura, Dept T, Boston"
 k5-Men who shave and shampoo with Gu ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 S17S--J. Winston Hale to Miss Fannie Platowski, lot G, in block 27. of the fourth addition of the Birmingham Realty com pany.
 s1200-W. R. Hancock to Mrs. Ethel May Hawle. 10 acres. more or less. in the south half of the southeast quarter, sec tion ?, township r, range 7
 $10o0-James Dodge and wife to E. H. West, lot l, in block aD. on the northeast corner of Fourth avenue and Seventy seventh street.
 SS000-J. F. Daniel and Jessie Stewart Daniel to !. A. Williams, a lot S0x132 of survey of Inez B. Jones'
 $10o0-W. D. Bush to M. " Freeman, lots 1 and }. situated in w. D. Bush's sub division of block l, survey of w. D. Smith estate.
 s25o0-W. l.. Sibley to Lillian Adell Jen- kins. parts of lots 3 and 1, in block 66A survey of Elyton Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Bessener News

Bessemer. March 26.-(Special. )-Num- Der three furnace of the Woodward Iron company at Woodward was blown out yesterday for the purpose of making a number of needed repairs and altera- tions. It is reporter that it will require several months of work to perfect the present plans of the owners and when put in operation again the furnace will be in thorough condition fer an indefenite operation. The furnace will be refined and overhauled This morning a large force of men were placed at work and it will be rushed to completion
 This morning about s o'clock an automo- bile driven by pr. E. P. Lacey collided with trolley car at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street, the left front wheel of the automobile being de- molished, the fender bent and one head light broken. It was stated by pr. Lacey that 1t was no fault of the trolley motor man. as he was not accustomed to driv- ing his car, which was new. and while turning the corner lost control of it.
 The electric car was standing on the corner and as Dr. Lacey turned the auto skidded. pr. Lacey sustained bruised knee. No one was in the car with him.
 The Civics Improvement association held an interesting meeting this after noon at the home of Mrs w. w. Hollings- worth on Third avenue. Plans were per fected for the clean up week, which will be the week beginning April 6, and the following were appointed on the publicity committee. Mrs. T. T. Huey Mrs w. L.. Rush. Mrs. Lee Moody and Mrs J. S. Winters. N. O. Nelson of the Bessemer Soil Pipe company has offered eight prizes to the wage-earning men of Bessemer for the best kept premises around their homes
 Miss Ethel Armes of Birmingham was present and made a talk on Equal Sui rage Mrs l.. J. Haley of Birmingham expected to come to Bessemer. but was unavoidably detained. At the conclusion of the meeting a tempting ice course was served.
 Mrs. T. T. Huey, Mrs w. l.. Rush. Mrs J. L. Winters, Mrs. John Neal, Mrs J. A. Snider, Mrs. E. M. Owen Mrs A Haff- ner, Mrs. l.. D. McCullom. Mrs E. L. Huey, Mrs. Gwylym Herbert Mrs. John NJ. Martin, Mrs. R. A. Mickle. Mrs Lee Moody, Miss Ethel Armes and others.
 iiit lotSStiiitI tuituft CluD met at the public library this afternoon at 3 o'clock. the meeting being presided over by the president, Mrs. John M. Martin. The ladies responded to roll call with quota- tions from Longfellow. An interesting paper on the Expulsion of the Arcad- ians' was read by Mrs. Cecil Cowan. fol- lowed by discussion. Next was a reading from 'Evangeline. by Mrs. R. A. Mcl<le. and 'Eiiawatha." by Mrs. F. F. Lacey.
 Plans were discussed for the holding of an open meeting early in May at which time each member will invite several guests
 Those present were: Mrs. Cecil Cowan. Mrs. l.. D. McCullom, Mrs F. P. Lacey. Mrs. W. l.. Rush. Mrs. J. F. Snider. Mrs J. M. Martin, Mrs. J. F. Sturdivant, Mrs R. A. Micllle, Mrs. W. B. Rue Mrs Katie Stubbs, Mrs. F. l.. Huey, Mrs. Alice John- son and Mrs. Gwylym Herbert.
 The girls basketball quintet from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
HAS A
 NARROW ESCAPE

Selma, March 26.-(Special. .)-Aviator William A Hetlich had narrow escape from being injured while making flight in a Curtis biplane here this afternoon. The motor and the elevator plane of the machine did not work good when the aviator had reached an altitude of about 5oo feet and began sinking towards the earth rapidly. Hetlich then turned inc nose of the machine to the earth. The machine was badly damaged and Hetlicb was caught beneath. both of his legs being slightly injured. Hetlich claimed he would have been killed if he had been strapped to his seat. when the ma chine landed and as he fell out the motor mashed his seat all to pieces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
KELLER TOILET ROAD CONTRACTIN CULLMAN

Montgomery, March 6.-(Special )-W. s. Keller, state highway engineer, left this afternoon for Cullman, where he will confer with the board of county commits sioners of that county relative to the con struction Of state-aid road.
 The county has appropriated large sum of money for the construction of a new road in Cullman, and it is understood that the contract for this road will be let within a few days. The amount of state appropriation available is about $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
TICKET PUT OUT
 BY BUSINESS MEN Frank w. Smith Will Man age County Fight For Lo-
 cal Option Adherents

huslness men have announced ticket Tor the legislature as >ppposed to the ticket announced some days ago by the pichibitionsts.
 The local option ticket follows: For the senate. Thomas ]. Judge: for the lower house, Dr. T. P. Hogan, Matt H. Murphy. Isadore Shapiro, Henry r. Sims. r. R. Matthews of Bessemer, Fred c Moore of Ensley and John w. O'NeiIl.
 The ticket is considered a strong one anu its supporters believe that it will be successful at the polls. Frank W. Smith. enc of the best known of the younger Iaen or the city, will manage the fight fIr local option
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
COBB ADDRESSES MISSISSIPPI SOLONS Famous Player Makes Talk When Rain Prevents <'
 Game

: Jackson. Miss..| March 2s.,-When rain prevented the baseball game between the Detroit Americans and the New Orleans Southern league team here today the house of representatives passed resolu- tions of regret and extended privileges of the floor to the two teams. Upon invita- ton Tyrus Cobb, the Detroit out1efder, addressed members of the house. thank ing them for the honor extended, explain- ins that he was not an orator. His re- marks were greeted with liberal applause. Manager Hugh Jennings addressed stu- cents of the. boys. high school Mem bers of both teams were guests tonight of Governor and Mrs. Brewer at the gov ernors mansion. baseball game will be played here tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
local s2 of the Ironworkers. made tine

of local 92 of the Ironworkers, made tine following statement.
 William Lewis. or Will Lewis. or Red Lewis as he is Variousy known is mem Der of our local organization However. we know nothing of his dongs in other cities. We know absolutely nothing of any local union or local union men send ing Lewis to Chattanooga We know of no labor troubles in Ehattanooga in the theatres and are not interested in any strife in that city. We deny most em- phatically charges of this man Lewis and are astounded that they were made. can hardly believe that Lewis made such statement.
 Lewis is said to reside at 50s Third aye nue, Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Fred A. Schrier, Birmingham, to Mrs. Hu,ekia Outz
 Johnnie Collins, Birmingham, to Miss Louella Culpepper.
 J. F. Weisel. Birmingham. to Miss Lil- Han Ethel Bush.
 George Cooper, Birmingham to Miss I.eola Cox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Smashing the Vice Trust"

That there is appreciation of the work done by District Attorney Whit man of New York in breaking up the white slave traffic in the big city is evident by the applause that is given by the audience at the moving picture being shown daily. matinee and night at the Jefferson theatre. The picture Is known as Smashing the Vice Trust" and there are several hundred scenes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
EXPERTS DISCUSS
 ROTATION OF CROPS Farm Demonstrators Hold Lengthy Conference in
 Gadsden Tuesday

Gadsden, March 26.-(Special) )-Until midnight last night, the F farm demon- stration agents and the government ag- ricultural experts met at the Chamber of Commerce and discussed the value of lime to the soil, the construction of silos, the building of terraces to prevent wash ing, crop rotation and methods for raising hogs. Yesterday they inspected the farms of W. T. Christopher in East Gadsden and of B. B. A. Case of Curtiston.
 Dr. w. T. Gillespie and daughter of Boaz narrowly escaped death near Boaz last night when an Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis train struck the automobile they were driving. Fortunately, they had time to jump and were unhurt. The lights went out and the engine stalled on the railroad crossing Efforts to push the machine off the track failed. and it was demolished.
 The Louisville and Nashville will start work on driving piles at the west ap- proach of the bridge over the Coosa river. This work will require 10 days. The work of strengthening the bridge will re- quire two months.
 Bob Hodge, an infielder of Dayton. Tenn. has just mailed his contract to Manager Bruce Hayes of the Steelmakers.
 Prosecution of those violating the traf- fife laws has had a beneficial effect and there have been few offenses of this char acter. The driver of a horse and vehicle was fined yesterday.
 Prof. H. P. Burrus of Birmingham will speak in the interest of Hobson at AL toona Friday night.
 So far county candidates are con- cerned, never was there so little interest displayed throughout the county, accord ing to men who are making the race for county offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Lees Friends to Meet

A meeting ofAGiis Lees friends will be held tonight in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce building. comz mencing at 7;30 o'clock. The meeting is for the purpose of promoting his can didacy for sheriff and large crowd is expected to attend