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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
'MENDENHALL FOUND
 GUILTY OF MURDER
Florida Mill Operator Given First Degree Verdict by Jury for Murder of
 Miss Susie Eliot

Clearwater, Fla. September 2s-J. J. Mendenhall, well known orange grower
 and mill operator of Clearwater, was found guilty here today of the murder of
 Miss Susie Eliot. The jury which began hearing testimony last Thursday, retired at o'clock this morning and returned the verdict at PAT this afternoon. Susie Eliot and her mother, Mrs. Bessie Eliot, met death while in an automobile with MendenhalL, and which Guy Stem pie was driving. Stemple, the state chief witness, testified that while on a lonesome road near here on the night of July he heard blow struck in the req r of the machine and soon after a shot was fired. He stopped the machine and fled. he said, and returned later with officers. They found the machine almost consumed by fire and in and under it were the partially charred bodies of the two women.
 Mendenhall testified that Susie was shot while he was trying to take a revolver from her and that Stemple poured gaso- line over her body and that of her mother who had tainted, and set fire to them. The jury recommended mercy for Men, l denhall, who also has been indicted on | the charge of killing Mrs. Eliot. Counsel for J. J. Mendenhall, convicted today of first degree murder for the death of Miss Susie Eliot, late today gave formal notice in court that a motion for a new trial and a motion for a stay of sentence would be filed. It was moi announced today when the motions would | be filed, nor when Mendenhall would be sentenced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
VOLGA CONTINUES TO
 WIN AT COLUMBUS

Columbus. O., September 23.-volga, champion two-year-old trotter of the grand circuit season. stepped the last halves of two one-mile heats in 1:03 and 1:o4 in winning the Chicago Horseman and Spirit of the Times futurity here today.
 Over a cuppy track, volga finish each heat alone, Bingensilk in turn placing by rushes past Suldine and Walnut Tree. The winner is owned by, the Pastine stable of Cleveland and last week won the Horse Review race for trotters of her age.
 Lizzie Brown. counted on to have the Chamber of Commerce trotting stake al her mercy, did win but five heats were required
 Bessie B.. beaten last week by Camelia in a f1ve-heat race, was first cho.ee. ir- che 2:15 pace, but raced seccsri to Mary Coastman. Onward Forbes won the 2:ls trot in straigfS heats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
BOSTON LIGHTSHIP
 RAMMED BY STEAMER

Boston, September 2--The Boston light ship was rammed by the coastwise steam CT Quantico tonight and a hole was smashed in her side two feet above the water line. The Quantico, outward bound for Philadelphia. with few pas sengers aind a general cargo. sustained only slight damage. according to radio messages.
 After stending by for time 10 learn the extent of the lightship's damage. tho steamer proceeded. As precautionary measure the lightship asked for assist ance and the lighthouse tender hEASdcwer and naval tug were sent
 The weather was clear with a modeHA(, sea and it was believed the vessel, whic5 protects the outer entrance of the harbor, would be able to remain on her station.
 The cause of the accident was not given in the radio messages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
t. W. ZERKLE SPENT S25OO, BUT COULD
 NOT GET RELIEF
Suffered for 25 Years and Tried All Kinds of Medi-
 cines-Praises Tanlac

'I have suffered for 25 years with bad form of stomach trouble and during that time spent an average of s1oo a year for medicine. and treatment or s25O0, enough to buy a home, without getting any relief at all,'' said G. w. Zerkle, residing at 7l6 Twenty-ffth avenue, East Thomas, near Ensley, Ala, in taking to the Tanlac representative few days ago. MT. Ger kle is special agent and watchman for lne Illinois Central railroad, and is one of the best known and highly respected clti- zens of his community.
 Every time I would eat meat solid feed of any kind" continued MT. Zerkie, it would sour on my stomach, producing gas from the effects of which l had heart flurries and dizzy spells that al- most caused me to topple over. l was so constipated all the time that l Just had to take a purgative to get even temporary relief. My blood was all out of shape. because my arms and limbs would get cold and numb.
 T am CT years years old, and before this trouble came on me ! was always strong. l formerly weighed 190 pounds, but several years ago 1 began to lose flesh and energy and fell off until only weighe d 165 pounds. I ate only the lightest kinds of foods and got so bad l had to give up my coffee.
 T took everything I could hear of a nd gave every man chance to cure me who thought he could, but it was the same old story-to pay out my money, get no re- lief, if anything get worse and throw away the balance of the medicine
 My wife and l kept reading about Tanlac and one day when l was about to go to Birmingham she said. MT. Ger kle. you have tried everything else, why don't you get a bottle of that Tanlac and try it?'
 you don't know what relief I had. l am now on my second bottle and Just feel and step around like a two-year-old. When I had taken the third dose some thing told me I had got just what my system had been wanting for 25 years Why, I just braced right up and was real hungry. l can now eat meat U, anything else and my food digests and don't sour.
 Those dizzy spells have left me and those awful pains in my sides and back are about gone. The numbness In my limbs and arms has disappeared and yes terday I plowed my garden and felt me- sleep we'll and those nervous attacks have about left me. l am not conSti- pated like I was and I can truthfully say I feel like had been made over again and years added to my life. Just on the strength of what Tanlac has done fer me three of my neighbors have com menced taking Tanlac, MT Cooper's new medicine, and it won't be long before our community will have no use for drugs of any kind.
 sYou may publish what have told you if you wish, and I would be glad to tell anyone how grateful I am for the relief I have obtained.
 Tanlac is sold exclusively in Birming- hamh by Patton-Pope Drug Store under the personal direction of the Tanlac rep resentatiye. 1t Is also on sale in Besse- mer by Pegram- Patton. Drug company and at Ensley by D. W. Morris Drug company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
NEWS0F ENS[EY

Sam Hood, a negro, was shot in the left shoulder last night by Officer Rush of the Ensley police department in a raid on an alleged crap game. The affair occurred about 11:30 o'clock Officers Rush, Hughes and Walker went to raid crap game near Avenue K and Twen- tfeth street at the home of the negro. Just as Officer Rush stepped into the room, 1t Is stated, the negro reached for his hip pocket and began drawing his gun when the officer fired, the bullet taking effect in the left shoulder. The wounded negro was carried to the Hill man hospital in Birmingham, where an operation was performed and 1t is said. he will recover. Five other negroes were arrested on a charge of gaming and were tried this morning in the Ensley police court. They plead guilty and were fined S10 each
 Prospects are bright for . very suc- cessful football sea- son at the Ensley High school this season, according to Coach Craig who has been putting the team through stiff scrimmages through out the entire week. getting them in shape for the game with the Central High school which will take place in Birmins- ham on next Saturday. He states that with seven of the old men back from last year and with plenty of new material the team which will represent the local school looks better than any team since the school started. A great deal of weight has been added to the line and back field. which has been greatly needed by the local squad. The Ensley team is go- ing into the battle Saturday with the de- termination to defeat the Birmingham boys, and if they are successful 1t will be the first time that Ensley has ever defeated the Birmingham team.
 
 The regular rehearsal of the Tennessee company's male chorus was held last night at the office of the steel plant under the directions of Prof. Stephen All sopp. A large number of members were present and rehearsal for the Elks min strel was held. The chorus Is composed of about 50 voices and Is considered one of the best in the south.
 The regular meeting of the Anglican Young Peoples Association of St. Johns church will be held tonight instead of Thusrday as previously announced. fine programme including musical num- bers has been arranged and refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
AMERICAN CONSUL
 ASKED TO RESIGN

Washington, September 28.-Thomas St. John Gafrney, American consul general at Munich. Germany, has been asked to resign because of partisan utterances on the European war. it was learned today.
 The consul general is understood to have made statements refiectipg on the Presidents policy in the European war He once before was subject of contro- versy over expressions concerning the war and as a consequence was transferred from one post to another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
Echo of EastIand Tragedy

Chicago, September 2.-Bench warrant for the arrest of the eight men blamd In federal indictments for the capsizi1| of the excursion steamer Eastland vii NS loss of s12 lives. were issued here lal today. The warrants were placed in t| hands of the United States marshal. I'll grand 1ufy is expected to return furthl indictments tomorrow. United States Dil trict Attorney Cline announced that Nal tin. F1atow excltision agent of the Ch
 cago- St. Joseph SteRmshfp company, ai] Charles Lasser, watchman for the stean
 ship company, were qu49xioned by hi] today He refused to discAsse the info] nation gained. An inveSGkaIon md charges that the Tastland vas sunk d dangerous projections on thlAbottom the river has been in progress Ter eom} time -ss.... z-..z..s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
Confers With Tobacco Mea

Winston-sa Salem. N. C.. September &. Representative Charles M. Stedman of the Fifth North Carolina district spent the greater part of today here conferring with repres3ntativ of tobacco manufac- turers regarding the effect on their busi-
 ness of the action of the Britiph and French governments In no;cing up ship ments to the United States Of licorice root The root Is usef in prepering cer- tain tobaccos for the market. Mir. Sted- man stated he would talke the matter up personally w,thl eecrstary q sssts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

American Indians live longer and en- Joy good health because they use only Natures therapeutical agents-vege- able remedies roots. barks and herbs Webster's Wonder Worker is a ration treatment for constipation. indiges- bility; torpid liver livener. removes bile, does not gripe. nauseate or make you sick Is a quick, relief for 1fomach trouble. headache, dizziness and FEM '.roS TONIC AND APPETIzER: builds fimes called ''Vegetable Calomel" Can bo safely taken regardless of diet or habits; eat anything you 1ike-3 w. as- 0iets nature. cleanses the system and blood. all without disagreeable. effects No need to take nasty calomel. which ln a form of mercury.
 Websters 3 w. is compounded in such form to be acceptable to the stOm- och, iB easily taken by young and old tT AS cents and this coupon adv. gets you 6t the leading drug<stores.
 Adams Drug Store, 2nd avenue and Patton Pope Drug Co. 2oth street and Eugene Jacobs Drug Store. 1904 snd dorrnan -Gammill Drug Co.,. 2330 2nd k kavenue. corner 24th street. N rIIo xan Dunlap Drug Co.,, corner 3rd Av0nue and goth street.
 xveryt Chain of Drug Stores
 (exali Store, Eneley. Ala.
 yeryt's. Pratt City Ala
 sof town orders filled by parce
 r express Address. 8 W. care ol
 kDrur Store, jBi tmtnRham.
 vptnr MEDsCINE CO.,,
 n, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
TO ENTER FOREIGN
 MAILS CONTRAC

New York, September B-P A. Franklin. as receiver of the Internation
 Mercantile Marine company, was autho
 ized by the federal court today to ent into five-year contract, beginning O.
 tober IF. with the postoffice departmel for carrying foreign mails. The ord
 provides that if such contract is mad
 even if the steamships New York. Phil, delphia. St. Louis and St. Paul of the con
 pany are sold. the purchaser shall fluff the contract,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
Languid Larry's Luck

From the Boston Transcript
 Gentleman-What would you do with nickel If I gave you one?
 Tramp-(S (Sarcastically.) )-Git a new rig, mister. an some supper an a nights lodgin' an breakfast an din- ner termorrow
 Gent1eman-My good fellow take this quarter and support yourself for the rest of your life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

of charming personality and is quite
 accomplished. and her many friends pre- dict that she will be successful in the
 movies" as she Is trying for a perma-
 nent position with the Essanay company,
 which will produce the photoplay writ ten especially for The Age-Herald in which the five young ladies will take part with Miss Finder in the leading role.
 The successful contestants were Miss
 Elizabeth Finder, Mrs. Alma Wood Per kins. Miss Joanna Bodeker, Miss Mary Allison and Miss Jean Lemert They will leave tomorrow at noon for Chicago, where they will be coached for the play at the famous Essanay studio. where the
 picture will be produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
Armenian Property Confiscated

Washington. September 2s.-The state department announced today that 1t had been informed by the American consul at Trebizond, Turkey, that commission had been formed there to sell property of Armenians banished from that province
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY !

FOR ALE-3Grocery store and milk depot; goof location. doing nice cash business. Address, S-s6. care Age Herald s-2s-st MILCH COWS FOR sALE-For sale, car load fxtra fine, high grade Jer- sey cowV with young calves at Southern| Stock Yards. corner 1st ave and!27th st.; will swap for dry cows. Pttne Main lO3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
Cornell Wins

Ithaca. N. T., September 2S.-Cornell de- feated Gettysbury. 13 to O. in the opening game of the season here today. The Pennsylvanans held the Red and White scoreless until the second period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

citizens rifle club will be organ ized under the direction of Maj. W. F, Bare. according to instructions pre- scribed by the war department. An ef- fort will be made to secure suitable rifle range rear Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

Of the quintet of young women who were successful in The Age-Herald and Essanay movie contest. Mrs. Alma Wood Perkins, who was in District No. 8, led her nearest opponent by a big majority, and was second to Miss Elizabeth Finder, who won first honors. Mrs. Perkins made an active campaign, not only in this dis trict, but in several of the nearby towns, and was very successful in all places
 Mrs. Perkins has already made her debut in the motion picture world and took part in the famous Essanay pie ture, "The House of Ten Thousand Can dles," which will be shown at the Trianon during the coming week. She is possessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

Upon his return from a trip through St. Clair county last night, Capt. l.. B. Rainey stated that the situation is fa- vorable, although he has not fully de- termined to enter the race against Congressman John L. Burnett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

Campaign against tramps is being made along the Alabama Great South ern lines in this section and nine of them were arrested last night in the Attalla yards by deputy sheriffs and special officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

Another bonded warehouse has been secured in the Gadsden district the Etowah warehouse having complied with regulations prescribed by the fed eral reserve board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

Two brick store buildings will be erected on lots purchased at Alabama City by Charles J. Gargal of that place. The property adjoins the Pastime thea tire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

The Ashville road, one of the first to be constructed with the s2OO.00O road bonds, is nearing completion. By those who have seen it, it is pro- nounced a model. An effort will be made to have 1t surfaced with chert this fall in preparation for the heavy winter rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

w s. Vance will be named tonight, it is understood to succeed Loui Love man as president of the Chamber of Commerce, when the annual election of officers is held at the Printup ho- tel. Earl Lay will be retained as sec retary. Other business of importance will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29
GADSDEN
POstOffice at Walnut Grove Robbed Citixens' Rifle Club To Be Organized Campaign Against Tramps

Gadsden September 28.-(Special) Burglars last night robbed the post office at Walnut Grove and the South ern Express office at Altoona. At the former they secured about $100 in cash but supp.ies were untouched. Only a few packages of whisky were miss- ing, following the raid on the express office. Sheriff Kirby and deputies searching for the robbers failed to make any arrests to late hour this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

!. Ordering Geods Please Mention THE AGr-HnR AUD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-29

A treatment for diseases arising from disordered conditions of the liver. stom- och and bowels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-26

All the news all the ume-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-26

Dated this 23rd day Of February. A.
D. 1915.
J. r. WITTER
Conservator Of the estate of Neis
Swanson, insane. -tAdVl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-26
COLLECIANS HELP
IN DRY MOVEMENT
TWO WORKERS SECURE PLEDGES
OF ss75 FOR CAUSE AMONG
STUDENTS.

Elon c. Borton. national secretary
Of the intercollegiate Prohibition asso-
citation. and John /. Warner, travel
ing secretary, succeeded in raising
S115 during two days spent at Au-
gustana this week. The money has
been pledged among the students in
amounts OF So TO be paid each year for
FIVE years. This means a total of
$4,000 pledged. The money will be
used TO carry on the work of the as
ISOLATION during the next five years.
\ total OF $125.OOO.OO Will be pledged
among the various colleges in the
country. and will be used to extend
the work among all the colleges in the
United States. One-third have already
been enlisted and il is expected before
another five years have passed that
all will be represented in the National
association.
Work in the local league Is being
carried on effectively. ana the local
contest is soon TO be staged
with six entries. There are some 20
members at present. but II is hoped
that this number will be increased be
fore the year is over. 20 nearly one
hundred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-26
Legal.
Masters sale.

State of Illinois. Rock Island County,
SIS In the Circuit Court; in Chancery.
Otto r. Schultz. complainant. vs.
Carrie Schultz, Elmer Schultz, JUNE
Boyd Schultz, William Schultz Louis
Schultz. Martha J. Schultz, Oscar T.
Schultz, Paul Schultz, Nora Hahn,
Louise Schultz and William Schultz,
defendants. Partition. General No.
1891.
Notice Is hereby given that by vir-
tue OF a decree OF said court entered
in the above entitled cause. on the 4th
day of February, A. d. 1915, I snail on
Saturday, the 27th day of February. =.
d 1915, at the hour of 1915 o'clock in
thu forenoon. at the east door of the
court house in the city OF Rock Island.
in said county CO Rock Island. 70 com
ply With said decree, sell at public
vendue to the highest bidder for cash
in hand the certain parcel of land
situated in tho county of Rock Island
and state OF Illinois, known and de-
scribed as follows. to-wit:
Commencing thirJy-six 1850 rods
along the street south OF the north
west corner of the southwest quarter
ca of section seven 10. township
sixteen (l6) north, range four "a,
west of the fourth C4th) principal
meridian at the southwest corner Of
a lot formerly owned md occupied by
Theophile Huber; thence running
south forty-eight (4S) rods; thence
east ten C1O) rods; thence north forty
eight (4S) rods; thence west ten (1O)
rods to the place Of beginning, con-
tanning three 90 acres. situated il the
township of Buffalo Prairie.
Provided the bid upon said above
described premises shall be equal to
at least two-thirds of the valuation
put upon the same, as shown by the
report OF the commissioners hereto
fore appointed b. the court &c make
partition thereof.
Terms Of sale-Cash in hand at time
of sale.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this
9TH day of February, \. D. 1915.
JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in Chancery. Rock Island Coun-
ty. Illinois.
MARION Z. SWEENEY,
Compartments Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-26
THANKS FOR GIFT
SENT CHRISTMAS
MRS. c. ). RAIN RECEIVES CRATE
Full LETTER FROM WOMAN
IN IRELAND.
Wearing Apparel Donated by Rock Is
lander Comes In Eiandy-Wrlter
wife % Soldier.

Prom the soon green heather OF Ire
land and its primrose biossOmed lanes
comes 70 The Argus a bit OF word OF
the Christmas ship-ihe ship Of Joy as
one named % In verse.
Al the tine The Argus vas assist
Ing the public Ia the work OF gather
ing clothing and toys 10 make possible
a Christian Christmas for the child vic
tins OF uar-stricken Europe. IL was
suggested In It's columns through sight
OF a card sent by a little boy with love
% some child IN Europe" that messages
attached 20 gifts would make more per
sonai the feeling Of thOughtfulness and
love. Many did this and arranged
their packages containing gifts with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-26

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ThozB@aE. s@f Sineteeuth
street. alteration aad Tegzirss 90
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-26
BUILDING BOOM
ON IN EARNEST
INDICATIONS SRE FoR UNUSUAL
~ sUsV sSsfso sESSos.
SAYS INSPECTOR
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ttoG1s. Issued.

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creass "a Rock Island. according 90
ths weekly report % Inspector y. H.
GEa1p. watch Shows tlat gsrus-ts ~
sreEafiae ar expenditure q St4-t-
have bsen lssssd a1riaE rle past aesafs
e.aFs
TELa = he best sk9ulaF taat has
been made in ths weekly reports ta1t
Far thls year. aitaolEn thc total isl -a-
der thaf f1r 1ae sane period ia ffif
% A. expected taat from nov on tLs
er.stouarY activity .n building VIII
start ia earnest and ths iaGicarI11s
are pr ar urgs1a1y Baay tprrF-
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