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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
AID HIS RUMSEY
 TAX BUT ONCE IN | Ty'SEARLY DAYS
r. Middleton Recites Some Facts About City's His tOric Fire Engine
 of the 70's

R. E. Middleton, one of Birmingham pneer citizens thinks Frank V. Evans
 mistaken in saying that the famous lmsey tax of early days was assessed several years without objection on P part of the people. MT. Middleton
 sterday exhibited a receipt for the Emsey tax made out to himself. It is ted January 23, 1S82 and the serial hnber is 8S. It is a regular printed form Il is signed by John l.. Davis as tax lector. MT. Middleton's receipt is for DO in full of amount of city special or |msey tax collected by order of the cir It court
 The now historic old Rumsey fire en- he-it was an ordinary hand pump Is bought by the city before I came to Fmingham, and I came in 1S74,' said |. Middleton. ''The clty bought it on Fdit and gave notes for the amount. r recollection is that the total amount
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Montevallo Summer School Closes

Montevallo, July 5-(Special )-With the sunset hour programme last evening the first session of the Alabama Girls Technical institute summer school came to a successful termination. The pro- gramme was a highly interesting one, consisting in songs and talks by mem
 bers of the student body and faculty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
French Sayant Dies

Paris July 15.-Prof Ellie Mitchllen- off, the famous bacteriologist, is dead. The death of the famous savant was not unexpected. as he had suffered from heart disease. Professor Metch- kenoff died at the Pasteur Institute. with which he had long been connected and of which he was one of the direct ors. Madame Mitchkenoff, who had been constantly at the bedside of her husband during his illness. was with him al the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

the morning will be: 'Is Christianity Ob- solete?" and that for the evening: Con ditions of Citizenship in the Kingdom of Christ" Sunday school begins at s:So. Senior and Junior Epworth league meets at p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock
 pr. Preston Blake. pastor, will occupy the pulpit of the Southside Baptist church this morning at Il o'clock and this evening at o'clock. His topic for the morning sermon will be: Making a Man." and that for the evening: Amer ica for Christ or for What?" Sunday school starts this morning at 9:30. B. Y. P. U. meets at p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock; work CTS meeting Friday at 7:45
 The Rev. Wilmer s. Poyner rector, will conduct an early celebration of the holy communion at St. Andrews Episcopal church this morning at 7:30 o'clock. Sun day school starts at 9:3O. Adult Bible class begins at 9:45; morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon at o'clock; the men of the parish are expected to receive commun- ion in a body at the early service. Prayer and informal Bible reading in the parish house Wednesday night at s o'clock.
 The Rev. Marvin R. Heflin, pastor, will occupy the pulpit of the North Highlands Methodist church this morning at II o clock and this evening at o'clock His subject in the morning will be: Wheels of Providence and that for the evening: ''The Unpardonable Sim Special music will be rendered by the choir under the directorship of Harry Lyon.
 Rabbi L. Feinberg of New York grad uate of the Jewish Theological seminary of America, better known as "Schech- ters,'' will deliver a lecture in English this evening at 8 o'clock at Knesseth Israel synagogue Rabbi Feinberg deliv- cred a lecture in Yiddsh yesterday morn ing at g o'clock at Knesseth Israel sym agogue M. Goldstein, president of the congregation. urges that all members at tend this evenings service.
 Seven meetings are scheduled for the joint revival of the churches of East Birmingham being conducted by Evan gelist J. O. Hanes in a tent at Forty sixth street and Tenth avenue. The first of these meetings will be joint Sunday school service at the tent at 10 o'clock. This will be followed by the regular preaching service at II o'clock. Tn the afternoon at 3:30 o'clock a mass meeting for men will be held at the tent. Simul- taneously the ladies will meet at the Methodist church. the meeting to be in the hands of Mrs. W. B. Evans. and the children will meet at the Baptist church. this meeting to be presided over by Miss Lulu Huckaby. The young people will meet at 7 o'clock at the Baptist church. and the regular evening services will he held at the tent at 7:45
 Services will be held this morning at the First Church of Christ. Scientist. a. II o'clock. John Sparrow is first reader and the suhiect for the day is 'Jife." Sunday school meets at s:30 a. m Testi- -7cn'aI meetirss Wednesday evening at 8 rclock. Reading rooms. Ill American Trust building. open daily 10 a. m. to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
PERSONAL

Isaac Story, Jr.. former embalmer For the Lige Loy Undertaking company, will leave Birmingham today for Mo-
 bile, where he has accepted posi- tion as embalmer with the Roache & Burke Undertaking Co. of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Giant Submarine Liner

will work wonders for Germany's com merce. Liv-O-Lax will also work won- ders in ridding you of bile indigestion, headaches and other symptoms of dis ordered bowels and kidneys. Try free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Card of Thanks

MT. and Mrs, c. l.. Passmore, 150S Cot ton avenue, West End. wish to thank friends and relatives for flowers and kindnesses extended during the illness and death of their infant daughter, Vir- ginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
D. m. except Thursday. when they are | 4

The Sacred Harp singers of the Br- mingham district will meet today at the Hunter Street Baptist church on the South Ensley car line, and conduct a service. which will begin at 80 o'clock, continuing until o'clock The singers will perfect arrangements for the hold ing of the state singing convention, which meets in Birmingham July 21 for three days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
FRANK s. BARNES,
 Commander,
MINERAL. CITY CHAPTER

The members of Mineral City chap ter are reuuested to attend the fu- neral of James IIillhOnse. ST.. sunday, p. m.. ut the residence of his son. w. D. Hillh0uxe. HnnOver Circle.
 E. E. MATTHEWS,
 HLwh Priest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
CyRENE CoMMANDERY,

The members of Cyrene cOmmanslcry are requested to meet at the temple Sunday, July 16. mt 2:15 p. m., for the purpose of attending and conducting the Templar funeral service of our deceased frater. James Hillhouse. ST. Full uniform required. The funeral will be held at the residence of his son. W. B. HilIhouse. Hanover Circle, at~3 p. m. Burial at Forest Hill cemetery, WOOdlawn.
 FRANK s. BARNES,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

the morning will be: 'Is Christianity Ob- solete?' and that for the evening: Con ditions of Citizenship in the Kingdom of Christ" Sunday school begins at 9:S0. Senior and Junior Epworth league meets at p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

Services will be held this morning at the First Church of Christ Scientist. a.
 II o'clock. John Sparrow is first reader and the subject for the day is 'Jife."
 Sunday school meets at s:30 a. m. Testi-
 ~7cnial meAtires Wednesday evening at s
 N'clock. Reading rooms. Ill American
 Trust building. open daily 10 a. m. 10
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

kennesaW, Ga. Mar. ist, 1916.
To the Voters of Cobb County.
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Tax Collector
Of said County, subject to Democratic
primary to be held on May 5th, 1916,
and | promise the people of Cobb
County if they see proper to elect
me to the office l seek, will serve
you all with the very best Of my
ability.
l thank all my good friends for
their past fayOrs given me, as there
being nearly u, 900 miles of public
roads in Cobb County to travel TO
see you all the voters. 1t will be
hard for me to do, so | will try to
see as many OF you as | can.
l thank you in advance for your
support and Influence to the office
| seek. My good wishes go out to
you all. / am,
Your friend.
r. b. MOON.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TREASURER.
[oters of Cohh County.

10 the voters Oh COOD county.
l hereby announce myself 4 can
didare for the office of Treasurer
subject TO the white primary OF May
9TH, 1915.
am in favor Of economy ia any
of OUT county affairs and offices
where the duties and responsible
ties DO not measure up to salaries or
commissions that the office pays.
And if elected to the office Of Treas
urer ! will advocate and submit to
any changes that the voters of our
county or Representatives see proper
to make in eQualizing the salary
or commission of the Treasures Of
fee in accordance to the duties
pertaining 10 the office. and if elect
ed | will promise strict performance
of the duties that are required of
me in way that | hope no man
could have a cause to regret his vote.
Your vote and influence will be
appreciated
Respectfully,
ROBERT W. MANER
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
MRS. O'CONNOR
GAINS 8 POUNDS
SUFFERED FROM STOMACH
TROUBLE AND CATARRH FOR
FIVE OR SIX YEARS.
MHlh

"IsXI m &
Mrs. Jno. OConnor, who lives al
1888 East Oldham Street, Knoxville,
Tenn, called up the Huffman Cham
bliss Drug Co. recently and said she
wanted to speak to the "TanIac"
man. When Mr. Willis answered
the telephone, Mrs. O'Conpor made
the following remarkable statement:
Il just wanted you to know, and
everybody else to know, what that
Tanlac medicine has done for me.
Why, | have gained eight pounds
already, and have only been taking
il for ten days | have just finishe /
taking the first bottle and have sent
Mr.. O'COnnor back to the store this
morning for another bottle This
Tanlac certainly does just what you
say it will do. began to eat better,
sleep better, and feel better from the
very first dose, and the change in my
condition has just been wonderful |
had a good doctor before | began us
ing TanIac, but he didn't seem to
understand my case, and his medi-
cine did not seem to do me any good,
50 | just set it aside and quit using
it,
For the past five or six years
have been in II rundown condition
nervous, weak and at times very dir
~. | had nervous headache and in
digestion perfectly awful My
stomach was SO weak | couldn't di-
4est the lightest kind of food. | was
nervous and depressed and slept very
little | had become so respondent
over my condition l thought nothing
could help me 1t certainly was
lucky for me when | heard Of Tan
lac 1t is not like any other medi-
cine | have tried it seems to SOoth
my stomach, and is a fine tonic, too
because my appetite is good now,
and | digest what | eat. If any one
had told me there was a medicine on
eight pounds in ten days, l would
have thought them crazy.
II dent believe there is another
medicine on earth like Tanlac. My
'atarrh is also great deal better
IN fact, | hardly notice it any more. p"
Tanlac, the wonderful medicine
that accomplished such remarkable
results in Mrs. OConner's case, is
-old by
Tanlac is sold exclusively in Mari
eta by Hodges Drug Co; i'll Austell,
Ga, by Strickland Pharmacy; in
Acworth, Ca. by Durham Bros; in
Roswell, Ga, by G. 7. Lyon Drug Co;
in Smyrna, Ga. by the City Phar-
macy; in Powder Springs, Ga, by
Vaughan and Baggett; Kennesaw
Pharmacy, Kennesaw. Ga. 7. J..
Lowe, Middleton, Ga. adv.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
To the Voters of Cobb County.

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Tax Collector Of
Cobb County, subject to the rules and
regulations to be prescribed by the
Cobb County Democratic Executive
Committee
In making my announcement for
this important office / wish to say
that will endeayor to see each voter
in person and present to you ms re-
quest for your vote; but being a
farmer it is entirely probable that
this viii be impossible and there
fore | respectfully solicit your yo.e
and influence even though | should
fail to see you in person.
Ii you should see proper to in
vest me with this office | solcmnIy
promise you that l VIII strictly ad-
here to the practice heretofore adopt
ed in respect to the tenure OF the
same, in that | shall only ask for a
scrm TO cover four years
If elected. | promise you a faithful
and honest administration of the af-
fairs Of the office and polite and
courteous treatment in my dealiag
with the people to whom this Office
belongs.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21

tor, OF Cobb County, subject to the
Democratic Primary to be held May
5, 1916.
earnestly solicit the support and
Influence OF every voter in the coun-
ty. l will canvass the county and
see as many voters as l possibly can,
but it Will be impossible for me to
have the pleasure of meeting all the
voters OF the County. / only ask for
this office, for one term, to cover
four years
If | should be elected, promise M
very best service to every Tax pay
cr Cf the County.
Yours very respectfully,
CHARLES NJ. WILKIE.
kennesaw, Ga, Route No. ..
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERIN-
TENDENT.

Believing the citizens of Cobb
County feel that the highest interest
of the schools for our boys and girls
demands the best efforts and undiyid-
ed time of a capable man, announ-
ce my candidacy for the office of
County School Superintendent.
The law provides ample compensa
ton for this most important work.
was born, reared and educated in
this county, and have taught here
several years. My entire lie has
been spent in school work.
If elected, pledge my loyalty and
untiring zeal and energies to the up
building Of our County schools.
Respectfully,
HUGH MOORE.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TREASURER.
To the White Voters Of Cohh County

To the White Voters of Cobb County:
| beg to announce my candidacy
for the office of County Treasurer,
subject to the White Democratic Pri-
mary of May 9Th, 1916.
If elected | will devote all my time
and effort to the office and VIII
name and publish my office hours to
be maintained during each business
day of the year, in order that the
people, especially those citizens who
live away from Marietta may know
at what time they can transact their
business with the County Treasurer.
At the next general election the vot-
ers of this county by a recent act of
the general assembly Of Georgia will
vote on the issue of placing this Of
flee on salary Believing it to be
TO the best interest of the tax payers
to place this office on a salary !
pledge my support to the change and
will ask my friends to favor it.
was born in Cobb County, have
lived here all my life. and my father
was born in Cobb County and spent
his life here.
Your vote and influence will be
appreciated.
HOHTT L. BARFIELD.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

TO the White Voters Of Cobb Coun-
ty:
hereby announce to my friends
and fellow citizens that l am a can
didate for the office of Tax Receiver
of Cobb County, subject to the white
Democratic primary of May ., 1916.
have been citizen of Cobb Coun-
ty for forty-three years, | have never
asked for political prcferment of any
KIND whatever, | earnestly solicit
the support ana influence of every
voter in the county, and, if elected
| promise to fill the duties faithfully
and efficiently This February s,
1916.
Very Respectfully,
HOMER +. PAIR.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
Respectfully yours,
j. HORACE HANDY
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

T. Ike Voters of Cobb Couny:
hereby announce myself eau
didate for Tax Collector, subject to
the Democratic Primary to be held
May 9Th
II elected promise a faithful and
efficient performance of all the du-
ties of the office. | am an old Con-
federate Veteran and this will pro
badly be the last office | will ever
ask for and therefore will appreciate
your influence and votes.
Your humble servant,
GEO. S. OWEN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
Respectfully,
w. +. SWANSON.

To the people of Cobb County:
Gentleman: | announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office
Of Tax Collector of Cobb County, SUD
jott to the Democratic Primary to
be held May +, Gentlemen, / realize
that there are some people who favor
a two-term system. | do not fall out
with any for his views in this mat
ter, but | am just going to say that
thank every one from the depths OF
my heart who has given me his sup
port in the past, and Will thank my
friends for their support in the con-
ing primary. have strivcd harq
to give you good service in the past
and | think | will be able to give
better service in the future than !
have IN TIE past | also want to
thank the people at large for the
treatment they have extended lie
since have been serving you as Tax
Collector. Thanking you for any fay-
Ors YOU may extend to me,
| am, very truly &c.
T. II. LEROY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

| hereby announce myself a can
didatc for the office of County Com
missioner from the First, or Mariet-
ia, road district, for the unexpired
term of two years, subject to the
primary of May ;. If elected | prom
Use to help manage the affairs of the
county to the best of my ability. |
will appreciate the vote and support
of every voter at the primary.
Truly &etc
JOE J. THOMAS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

Thanking the voters of the county
fer their support and votes two years
ago, | wish to ask the influence and
support of all III the coming primary
Of May !. have striven hard to per-
form the duties Of the office faithful
ly and we'll, and feel that l am bet
ter prepared now to serve you than |
was two years ago. will appreciate
the help and support of every citizen
in the present race.
Your Servant.
JAMES w. GAINES.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
ITUIV yours,
ROBERT WILEY McAFEE.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
To the Voters of Cobb Connto.

To the Voters of Cobb Counts:
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Tax CCllcc-
tor of Cobb County, subject to the
Democratic primary. Being ? farmer
it will push me to see every voter
personally but | Will try ny best
to see you. There is not a candidate
in the race that will appreciate your
vote and support any more thar /
Will And if | am elected, l pledge
my lest service to this high oriE,c.
Yours very truly,
ALONZO TERRY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR ORDINARY.

l hereby announce that l am a
candidate for the office of Ordinary,
of Cobb County, subject to the pri-
mary election, called by the Demo
cratic Executive Committee
| expect to canvass the County and
see each voter personally, but should
l fail to see you, cast your vote for
me on the day of election and l will
appreciate your support.
Yours truly,
JESSE n. CAN'T
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
NOTICE.

The republicans Of the 7th con-
gressional district of Georgia, met in
Calhoun on the Sth of April and
nominated B. H. Fuller for Congress.
Every man present endorsed the
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt for the next
President of the United States and
passed a resolution inviting the CO.
operation OF all Republicans and
good citizens.
The main issue of Mr.. Fuller's
speech was protection on labor, every
bodys rights and low taxes.
J. ". FISHER, Chairman.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Voters of Cobb County:
hereby announce myself Il can
didato for the office of Tax Collector
OF said County subject to the Demo
cratic Primary to be held in and fo~
said County on May 18th, 1916, and
I promise, if elected, to perform the
duties of said office in a faithful and
efficient manner. and | therefore re
spectfully solicit the votes of all the
people in the county.
Respectfully,
POSEN \. &EED,
Roswell. Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commissions
er from the 9TH Commissioners ward,
composed of the Militia District OF
Gritter District, OF Post Oak District,
Roswell District, Merritts District
and Fullers District
will appreciate the support and
Influence OF every voter in the ward,
and if elected, l shall give my best
efforts for the benefit of the ward
and the county at large to carrying
tory manner.
Respectfully
" II OHM
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21

the fact that last year | sustained i
fall that seriously injured me, from
which am just recovering. By rea-
son OF this injury | lost a crop, and
having heavy responsibilities upon
me, l need the office, and solicit
your votes and support.
Respectfully
JOB c. DUNTON.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

To the Voters of the Seventh Dis
trict of Georgia:
| announce myself as candidate
for Congress from the Seventh Con-
gressional District, of Georgia. sub
ject to the Democratic Primary. If
| should De elected, l promise my
very best service to every interest Of
my country and District.
T. W. HARDIN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
To the Voters of Cobb County /:

To the Voters of Cobb County;
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Tax Collector,
subject 10 the Democratic Primary,
May 5 l will appreciate your vote,
and if elected, will serve you 10 the
best OF my ability.
Very respectfully,
TOM L. COLLINS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR TAX COLLECTOR,

To the Voters of Cobb County:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Tax Collector OF
Cobb County subject to the coming
Democratic Primary
If elected | promise a business
like administration OF the office
viii appreciate your vote and in
tlueuce.
G. CLEVELAND GREEN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
Fer CLERK OF SUPERIOR
COURT, COBB COUNTY
10 the Voters of Said County.

To the Voters of Said County.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Clerk Superior
Court, Cobb County. subject to the
Democratic primary, called for May
9TH, 1916.
| will have Mr.. D. II. Collins. of
AcWorth, Georgia, as my Deputy. We
will appreciate your support.
Very truly yours.
J. +. DCBBS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR SHERIFF.
To tie Voters of Cobb County .

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff, of COBB
County subject to the Democratic
primary to be held May 9TH, 1915.
Mr.. G. NJ. Hicks to be associated with
me as Deputy Sheriff
| will appreciate the support and
influence of every voter in the Coun.
ty, aAd if elected, will discharge the
duties Of the office to the vC~y besi
OF ny ability.
Respectfully,
w r. SWANSON.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
FOR SHERIFF.
To The Voters of Cobb County

To the Voters OF CoDb county:
hereby annuonce my candidacy
for the office of sheriff Of Cobb couu-
ty. subject to the coming democratic
primary Of May 5. l will have az
my deputies Mr.. ]. j. Hill, Of Smyr-
ma, and Mr.. Lawrence NJ. Haney, Of
Marietta
If elected to this office, we prom
Use to serve the people to the best
OF our ability Your vote and in
fluence will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
COOPER NJ. BISHOP.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21

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