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The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07
Everybody's Candy Shop
 High Class Goods at Low Prices. Webb Variety Store.
HOLLY SPRINGS

Health is very.tgood and we hope will be better.
 Thanksgiving was enjoyed by most everybody of this commu- nity We think as most of them at- tended the foot ball game at BOdcaW.
 Mr. Burton Rollins who Is at. ,ending school at Emmet, and Nr. Ralph Bailey who is teaching at Lackland came home Thurs, day but returned to their work Sunday and we noticed two glad faces while they were here.
 There was preaching at Whites Chapel Sunday and Miss Alpha White and Mir. Roy Bailey were married. Shady Grove is not the only place that has weddings.
 
 Mir. Leon Martin and sons vis- ited Mir. Martins brothers, near Hope, Saturday and Sunday.
 Holly Sgrin9s pupils rendered a program Friday'.tnight which was we'll attended.
 Some of the people of this pace attended singing at Wi!li4- vile Sunday
 Next Sunday is singing even- ing at Holly Springs. Every body come.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07
IN LOVING MEMORY

w. J. Raiford was born Aug. 26, 1887. died Oct. 23. 1916. He was raised in Texas and moved to Prescott, Arkansas Dec. 1913.
 On July 21, 1910 he was mar ried to Gertrude Moreland. To this union was born one son, lit- tie Douglas. OnIOct. IS, he took very sick and rapidly grew worse till 2 a. m. of the 23rd. He was conscious till the end.
 His embalmed body lay in state in his home. two days and nights then was taken to his old home. in layton, Texas.
 The w. O. w. Lodge accom- panied his remains to the de- pot with honors.
 Rev. J. D. Dunn held service in his home.
 Jeff" as he was called, was a man of many good traits. he was very industrious and believed in doing things thoroughly. He never left one penny unpaid. In Aug. 1914, he was saved and IL nited with the M. E. church at Midway and began church and Sunday School work at once and erected a family alter. He made a fine steward and seemed poss- essed of unusual zeal. He was the only farmer around who had gathered all his crop at the time of his death. It seemed as though he was making final windup.
 How much he will be missed .n our community. especially in sickness, but God knows best.
 May Gods richest blessings rest upon Gertrude and little Douglas in their far away Texas home.
 When the battle is ended forever. And the sword and the shield laid aside.
 In that kingdom where friends never sever.
 Won't you meet him, with Christ to abide?
 When the dear ones together are clinglng,
 And are waiting and looking this way,
 Where the saints and the an- gels are singing,
 Won't you meet him some beautiful day?
 Minnie Honea.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07
SMASHUP
Good afternoon to you all.

| 1OOu dlIeTHOoI to you dii.
 Health still good at this wri- ting for which we are very thank ful.
 T. J. Terrell and f. G. Barks- dale made a flying trip to Bluff City Saturday night,
 Miss Pearl Barksdale was shop ping in Bluff City Wednesday.
 We are informed that Gus Am- aens will make his departure pr R0sston Tn q few days.
 Hello The9, in regard to me be- ag physician, we'll yes am quite doctor and am bound to| ay was very much surprised to near of your so called chicken poX being cured so soon as 1 nev- CT heard of a case being cured under ' years and should you be bothered again 1 would prescribe sulphur and "sho huff" hog greese not rabbit fat.
 J. B. Barksdale took a load of cotton seed to Prescott Friday which he disposed of at S55 per ton.
 R. H. Delaney is adding saw mill to his machinery and will be ready to cut lumber soon.
 Sayi Bodcaw, where art thou? Your trip to Gooseland must have made you sick, you should have known better than to have eaten so much SOW bosom but perhaps 1t will cure that case of possumi- tis you have
 H. H. Mccain was a visitor in our burg Sunday and informed us that he would take trip to N. Carolina in the near future.
 Say! Theo, I'm sure you didn't expect to get the chance my wife took on me as it is very sel dom you hear of an old maid marrying a man under 45 years of age and usually an old widow CT with a house full of children, and 1 would be wonderfully sur prised to hear of you getting a chance of that kind.
 Ali King is talking of moving up near Prescott, soon.
 J. M. Bevill has sold his saw mill and will put up larger out fit in the near future.
 Theo. come down and get a bait of good old SOW bosom and lets make friends, what cha" say?
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07

Mrs. Geo. Cress. President; MrJ. C. L. Green. 2nd Vice Pres, MS. J. 0. A. Bush. 3rd Vice Pres; Mrs. C. B. Andrews, Supt. of social service; Mrs. Ed Cantley, Sec'y: Mrs. Sam White, Treas; Mrs. ". ". White, Correspond ing Sec'y; Mrs. Henry Crow, Voice agent; Mrs. Levi Moore, Local Treas Mrs. Burdine was elected to assist Mrs. Green with her department which is the young peoples organization of the church. After which Mrs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07
WOMAN S,MISSIOhARY SOCIETY

The woman's missionary soci- ety met in regular business Mon day, Dec. 1, 1916 with the Pres ident. Mrs Geo. Cress presiding.
 After the regular businessswas finished the officers for he ensu- ing year were elected. They are:
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07

Deans Meat Smoker-The Mo- dern way of smoking meat, large size bottle 75c at Hesteriy Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07

Cress closed the meeting with a prayer for more efficient service from each member and especial ly the officers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-12-07
BASKET BALL

The Bluff Springs High School played the Rosston High School last Friday on the Bluff Springs field with scare of p to 10 in favor of the Bluff Springs team.
 Read the ads LII lhe PicaYune.
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Read the ads ln he Picayune.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
DELEGATES CHOSEN
FOR HIGHWAY MEET
Many Representatives From
Poil...s Along New High
way to Be Present

From reports that have been received at
headquarters of the United States Good
Roads association, it follows that every
point along the Memphis Birmingham and
Atlanta highway will have it's representa-
tives at the meeting on October 6-7
From Memphis, Atlanta, Amory, Miss,
and other cities has come the news that
support in those sections would not be
lacking. At a meeting of the executive
committee set for Saturday at the Tut
wiler additional reports will be reviewed.
Mayor James Woodward and Clerk
Howell will head the delegation from At
lanta which will include many prominent
business men of that city.
Col. Thomas l.. Plowman was elected
head of the Talladega branch yesterday.
L. p Mcdonald, first vice president; Fl.
L. McEldery, second vice PRESIDENT; j. c.
Williams, secretary, and G. H. Sheldon,
treasurer, are the other officers.
In ST. Clair county officers have been
elected and delegates chosen for the APP
preaching meeting The officers are: l..
Cooke, president; C. J. Fowler, first vice
president; r. A. Carreker, second vice
president; j. H. Willingham, secretary; H.
B. Guy, treasurer.
J. M. luther, secretary of the Memphis
Business Mems club and Chamber of
Commerce. has written stating that Mem
phis will have representation.
C. M. Harrison of Amory, Miss, states
Amory will have at least two delegates
at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
ADJUSTMENTS
AL Field Minstrels

1t is seldom that such a range of en-
tertainment is compressed into one num-
Der as is contained in the fantasy.
christmas Eve At Home" which is one
of the big spectacles on the programme
of the AL G. Field greater Ministries.
The plot concerns Uncle Amos" who
leaves his cabin home, his wife and
pickaninnies on Christmas Eve to visit
the nearest town for the purchase of
Christmas presents for them, and jug
OF flicker" for himself.
Uncle Amos gets too much of the
flicker" and before he reaches home.
he is cavorting with red devil, who
entices him to a mountain gorge. and fl
rally brings him into the company OF
COLLINS, witches and horrible amphibious
monsters, such as alligators, frogs, tur-
ties, reptiles and other things which only
a superstitious negro can picture.
When the result of the Ticker passes
away, however. there is a surprise-a big
Christmas scene. with Christmas tree,
a Santa Claus, visit from the neigh
bors, and a gladstone celebration.
The AL G. Field greater Ministries are
at the Jefferson theatre tonight and matt
nee and night Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
BIRMINGHAM TYPOS
|NDORSE SCHOOL TAX
Local Union Heartily in
Favor of Educational
Movement

Birmingham Type graphical union, at its
regular monthly meeting yesterday, by
resolution unequivocally Endorsed the pro-
posed school tax amendment, to be voted
on in the November election, and pledged
the cooperation of its executive officers
and membership with the Chamber of
Commerce committee, which is endeavor-
ing to get out record vote favorable
to this educational forward movement.
The meeting was addressed briefly by
Commissioner John r. Hornady and Mr..
McCutchen, asking the cooperation of
the organization in the fight for the
amendment.
The resolutions adopted by the union
follow:
Whereas, there is to be voted on in
the November election an amendment to
the state constitution vitality affecting the
school system of Alabama, and known as
the school tax amendment, which amend
ment gives the people the right, which
they do not now possess, to levy, if they
deem advisable, a tax of not more than
3 mills, to be devoted to educational pur-
poses, and
Whereas, the spirit of the amendment
is the spirit of democracy, or self-govern-
ment, and aims at benefitting by educa-
ton those least able to benefit themselves
the children-and particularly the chill
dren of the worl1ingmen, it should appeal
to the higher sense of patriotism, of love
of childhood and pride of state of every
citizen Of Alabama, of whatsoever degree
or station in life; therefore, be it
Resolved, That Birmingham Typo
graphical union No. 104 herewith unre-
servedly indorses the aforesaid school tax
amendment, and urges upon it's member
ship and the membership of organized
labor in general to vote and work for
its adoption on the 18th day of November
next. And, be it further
Resolved, That the union pledges it's
cooperation to it's executive officers with
the school tax campaign committee OF
the Chamber of Commerce, and that these
resolutions be rendered to the local press
for publication"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
REPORT OF
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
SHOWS INCREASE
Recovery of Country From
Business Depression Re-
spOnsible for the Big
Increase i'm Traffic

The tremendous volume of traffic that
the railroads are handling is reflected lit
the annual report of the Illinois Central
Railroad company. Reports for the year
ending June 80, 1916, show that there
was an increase of Sc, 965, 790.31 in the rail-
road operating revenues over that of 1915
The recovery of the country from the
business depression that existed last year
is held to be partly responsible for the
big increase However, the total income
is even greater than that in 1914, which
was a normal year, and during which
year the companys operating revenue
was the greatest in it's history up to that
time. During the past year, the opeTat-
ing expenses increased So, 1856, 530.99.
Despite the greater volume in traffic the
expenditures for road and equipment were
not as large as in the preceding year
Notwithstanding the large increase in
railway operating revenue transportation
expenses decreased 1916, $780, This is
attributed to improvements made in the
roadbed and in the equipment in 1915.
The following is summary of the in
come for the year ended June 80, 1916, as
compared with the previous year:
Average miles operated during year 1876
4767 IL; 1915. 4T70.0S; decrease, 2.91.
hallway operating revenues 1916, SoJp-
727.74; 1915, sf7,975. 1865; increase, $3.19S,-
1856, 790. 81
Railway operating expenses 1916. s51, 49,
727.74; 1915, s47,5, 1865; increase. $685.
$50. 80.
Net revenue from railway operations
1916, ST., 1903, CLASP; 1915, $14.136, 50; in
crease, 3,767. 259.32.
Railway tax accruals 1916, So 020. &c;
1915, SO, 233, 1888. IS; increase, $3.50, 1925.
Uncollectible railway revenues 1916. $24,
507 co; 1916, $24.044.24; increase, $462. IS.
Railway operating income 1916. $14,155,
0S7; 1915, $10S7S, 472.SS; increase. s3,276.-
614.12.
Incorporating income 1916, $3.50, TAB. 80
1915, S95S,S27.25; increase, $l,661, 1861.
97S, 13S. Az; increase, $9,S72.2S.
Gross income 1916, $685. TIE, 1896. 92s 1915, SIS,
$S37, 300. 13; increase 4,938, 530.79.
Deductions from gross income 1916, s11,-
$685. 26s 10; 1915, s11.s7s, 1sS Al; decrease, So
S72 .2S.
Net income 1916. si1 1907, 564. 10; 1915, s6,-
$50, 1916; increase. s4,94S, 4o3-07.
Disposition of net income:
Applied to sinking and other reserve
funds 1916, Sill, 725; 1915. s107,s75; increase
s., $50.
Appropriated for investment in physical
property 1916, $4, 206.50; 1915, s46027.77; de-
crease, $4S21. 27.
Balance transferred to credit of profit
and loss 1916 Sill 654 633 q; 1915, So 705 25S
increase, $4949, 374.34.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
JUDGE A. HI. ASTON
TO PRESIDE IN THE
CRIMINAL COURT
Chief Justice Anderson Sends Super
numerary Judge to Aid in Reliev-
ing Congested Docket

Judge A. H. Aston has been direct
ed by Chief Justice John C. Ander-
son of the supreme court to preside
over the third division of the GRIM
inal court of Jefferson county begin
ming next Monday. Judge Aston was
to have arrived in Birmingham today,
but was prevented by more trials in
Russell county on the Girard liquor
cases.
Supernumerary Judge Aston is we'll
known in Birmingham, having presided
over the third. division of the GRIM
inal court throughout last fall and
winter. His assignment to try criminal
cases again in Jefferson county meets
with the general approval Of the at
taches at the courthouse and the So
liictor's office.
Both Judge Fort and Judge Heflin
and Clerk Copeland of the criminal
court had petitioned Chief Justice An
derson for the services of an extra
Judge on the criminal bench several
weeks ago owing to the congested
docket.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02

The slogan of the Alabama State Fair
is "On Time" And, When the gates
leading to the grand exhipt are thrown
open Thursday morning at 3 o'clock
President r. A. Brown and his CO.
workers will have all in readiness. Judg-
ing from the entries, the free acts, the
exhibits and the displays that have oeen
received, it will be the greatest Fair in
the states history.
During the past week, the "On Time
idea was evidenced by the diligence with
which the decorators worked. And, to-
day, within the exhibit hall there is
proof of this labor. The exhibit hall
has been decorated with streaming ban
ners, festoons of color and other aids
that lend to a gala effect. Mrs. John
B. Reid, superintendent of the woman S
department, reported yesterday that near
ly every booth has been made ready for
the occasion by the artful touches of the
exhibitors. Should the Fair open this
morning there would be little left undone
ir this building. Mrs. Reid states there
are but few booths not taken.
In order to be ready for the first influx
of visitors Thursday, six train loads of
concessions and exhibits will arrive IN
Birmingham Tuesday from Memphis. Iii
pursuance to the policy of President
Brown, the concessions will be ;lnnlcd1-
ately located and made ready for the
opening.
FREE ACTS FEATURE
There is no gainsaying the fact that
the free acts will be one of che most APP
pealing features. Twice daily in front of
the grapdstand a horde of entertainers
Will perform. Aquatic features will pro-
vide thrills to the audiences. For there
are two diving acts. The diving nymphs
will give an unusual exhibition of div
ing and water tricks, while the five div
ing girls will vie with them for popular
favor. The Australian whip crackers,
troops of acrobats, comedy jugglers, high
school ponies, dog and pony shows, and
other teams will be numbered among
the free acts.
Memoirs band of 40 pieces will be the
leading provider of music although mis-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02

corps of musicians will be assisted by
several other smaller bands.
Down the Midway there will be many
new attractions to interest the thcongs
that are looking for features and dis
plays
Agricultural. exhibitions have been re-
oeived in surprisingly large numbers s. The
flood conditions in the state evidently
have had no great effect upon the corps,
if one is to judge from the displays that
have been forwarded from the various
counties of Alabama.
LIVE STOCK EXHIBIT
The live stock exhibit will afford a
fair in itself. The Fair officials frankly
admit that there was never sucn an in
flux of fine cattle and other live stock.
On account of the eradication of the tick
in jefferson county there will be more
than 100000 represented in the thor
oughbred cattle and live stock To meet
with the demand for more space to ac-
commodate the entries the Fair officials
have been forced TO augment the quar-
tiers assigned to this department.
Mrs. John b. Reid reports that there
has never been more beautiful displays
offered for exhibition by the women of
the city and state than have been en-
tered in the wo1nan's department this
year. The exhibits have been classified
and arranded in their proper order and
are conceded to be one of the most prom
inent features of the Fair.
The officials are endeavoring to pro-
vide for the comfort of the visiting thou
sards. Special officers, with inrorma-
ton on the tip of their tongues, will be
stationed at every point to aid the WIS.,
ftors. The Boy Scouts will serve as aids
to any one needing assistance. The
manly khaki-clad scouts will have wide
patrols about the grounds. day nurs-
cry will be located on the grounds, with
sympathetic caretakers in charge. Drink
ing fountains at various points will prove
a boon to the thirsty.
In the whole maze no little feature will
he overlooked.
The most interesting attraction at night
will be doubtless the displays of fire-
works. The programme will be varied
nightly. and over $1,000 night will vanish
with the glaring spirals and sparkling
floods of light.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02

would you present your wife with
n handsome six-cylinder' 65-horse-
posver limousine automobiief 1t has had
ifttle usage and splendid care. Engine
tboroughly overhauled last week and
every detail of car In perfect condi-
tton, Aluminium seven-passenger body.
seating five inside; upholstered in light
gray English whipcOrd. BODY alone cost
F14OO. Can be seen and demonstrated
Wednesday, giving any test or tryout
purchaser desires. Owner must sell by
Thursday. VIII take $500 cash. Unless
you can pay cash please do not ask
for demonstration. Address, "Limousine
Owner" care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
FALL SESSION OF
Y. M. C. A. SCHOOL
TO OPEN TONIGHT
Professor Fullan of Auburn Will Give
Free Lecture on the "Story OF the
ecomotive'-Ladies Invited

The Y. NJ. C. A. night school Will
on ;ts fall session tonight. The
feature of the opening will be the lee
ture tonight by Prof. NJ Thomas Full
Ian of the Alabama Polytechnic in
stitute on "The story of the Locomo-
tive" The lecture will be illustrated
with splendid stereopticon views. NO
admission will be charged and the pub
lie both men and women, is cordially
invited to attend.
n,ring the week classes will be-
g,n in engineering subjects, CONNER
cial studies, in the employed boys de-
nartment, in public speaking, law.
English and Spanish for foreigners.
Numerous students have enrolled and
the prospects are bright for success
full year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Citrus Growers Meet

Bay Minette. October Especial -Ths
officers and members of the Gulf Coast
Citrus Growers association were in this
place Saturday holding their regular
quarterly meeting. which proved to be
of much interest, and to have much
valuable instruction for the growers Of
the Satsuma orange and other citrus
fruits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
PERSONAL

NJ H. Sterne, who has been assistant
cashier of the Traders National bank,
has severed his connection with that in
stitution and organized the M. H. Sterne
company. dealers in mortgages and in
vestment securities.
Col. James J. Simpson of Florence, one
of the Oldest and most highly respected
citizens of the state is in the city, visit
ing his daughter Mrs c. ]. Mcdonald
of Bessemer. and Mrs ]. E. Thomas OF
Norwood.
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At the Photopiay Houses
RAILROAD NOTES

The cold snap that Birmingham enc.
rierced Friday and Saturday and a
decided movement to the SOUTH according
to the railroad offices. Many tickets
We're sold at the local railroad offices
to residents of Birmingham, who are
going to depart for Florida and other
southern points. The winter tourist rates
go into effect this morning on all rail-
roads operating into the city.
The little touch of winter resulted in
a slight furry of tourists to the south
said David T. Blake, city ticket agent
for the Illinois Central and the Central
of Georgia. 1--WE have sold large num-
Der of tickets to Birmingham people who
are moving southwark to escape the
preaching colds of winter. A general
movement will start tomorrow in all
points of the north
The Birmingham Special of the South
! err. railroad will be taxed to capacity
this morning and tomorrow in transport
ing Birmingham students to the north
ern schools and universities, according
to City Ticket Agent Thomas of the
Southern. On account of the late OPEN
ing of the northern schools for girls
there will be an unusually large num-
Der of Birmingham girls to leave today.
More than so students are numbered
among the passengers who have made
reservations. The majority of them are
girls, who will attend school near Phil
sdelphia and New York.
Saturday was a busy day for the office
, forces in the various ticket offices of
the railroads AS Saturday is the last
day in September, the passenger offices
were in furry of activity getting up
the monthly reports The last day of the
n cnth is the busiest of all.
otherwise the railroads enjoyed y
rather quiet day.
George w. I1ley, travelling passenger
agent for the Southern, Pacific, returned
to Birmingham yesterday after a vaca-
ton in New York City. Captain Ely is
one of the oldest officials in this district,
as he has been in the employ of the
Southern Pacific for the past 46 years
Lee Clary, general agent for the Louis
Vile and Nashville, was in Memphis yes
!. terday on business.
]. H. Settle. district passenger agent
for the Louisville and Nashville, has
gone to Philadelphia to attend the meet
ing of the travelling passenger agents.
There will be five railroad men from
Birmingham in attendance at the meet
Ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
At the Lyric

Two headliners feature the new bill
that opens today matinee, and first class
entertainment is in store for local thea
TRIGGERS. Jasper marvellous dog actor,
will be the all-week feature On the bill
for the first half of the week will be
Violet Mcmillan, former moving picture
star, whose act has received the highest
praise wherever she has appeared.
There will be three other high class
Keith acts on the bill with these two
teadliners Gertrude VanDyke and
brother will present music and song and
impersonations, while Nolan and Nolan
will be seen in comedy juggling Sui
eide Garden is the name of sketch
W hich will be presented by Mccarthy and
Fave. Pathe pictures will be feature
Jasper. the headliner. is regarded as the
most marvellous dog alive and the feats
performed by him are almost human.