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The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
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kt vestry meeting of the Market
 yiAre church Gail Sargent tells Rev. Hith Boyd that Market Square church Apparently a lucrative business enter lee. Allison takes Cali riding in his 2for car. She finds cold disapproval in 9 eyes of Rev. Smith Boyd. Allison axts a campaign for consolidation and ntrol of the entire transportation sys-
 mF of the world. Gail becomes popular. 11son gains control of transcontinental kfhc and arranges to absorb the Ved- t*court tenement property of Market
 uare church. Gail tells Boyd that the thedral Market Square church proposes 5build will be out of profits wrung from qRlor. At a meeting of the seven finan- Il magnates of the country, Allison or
 nizes the International Transportation mpany. Rev. Smith Boyd undertakes HIS spiritual instruction and Gail un- nsciously gives Allison hint that solves q .Vedder court problem for him. On Ninspection trip in Allison's new sub ly the tunnel caves in and imprisons g party, who are rescued by the exer- 'ns of Allison and Boyd The newspaper counts of the subway accident place ni in the spotlight and drive her to her
 me in the West. Her friends plot to ax her back
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28

the back of his head was pushed a bright blue cap, with Sanitary Po- lice" on it, in tarnished braid. MT. Rogers stood up.
 What do you want?' he quite natu- rally inquired.
 Clean up,' replied the sanitary po- ducking his head at the rector, then mopping his brow with bent fore finger, while he picked out place to begin.
 "Nothin' doing!" announced MT. Rogers, af1ame with the dignity of an outraged householder. "Good-night!' and he advanced a warning step.
 (TO BE CONTINUEDJ
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
CHAPTER XV.
The Rector Knows,


 Rev. Smith Boyd came down to breakfast with a more or less hollow look in his face, and his mother, in- specting him keenly, poured his coffee immediately. There was the trace of a twinkle in her eyes, which were nevertheless extremely solicitous.
 How is your head?" she inquired. Rev. Smith Boyd dutifully withdrew his mind from elsewhere, to consider that proposition justly. "All right, thank you," he decided, and he fell into exactly such a state of melan- choly, trifing with his grapefruit, as Mrs. Boyd wished to test. She fo- cused her keen eyes on him micro scopically.
 Miss Sargent is coming back to- night; on the six-ten train"
 There was chatter in Rev. Smith Boyds service plate. He had been
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
Suaqested a Settlement.

MT. Golden had new office boy. A few days after his arrival some money was missed from the cash drawer.
 Calling the new boy into the private office, MT. Golden said severely:
 "There is ten dollars gone from my cash drawer, Albert. Now you and I are the only people who have keys to that drawer"
 Well" replied the boy cheerfully, "s'pose we each pay five dollars and say no more about t."-Settlement.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
Paris for Politeness,

Translated rather crudely and liter ally, this is the notice in Paris tyol. ley car: "Messieurs the passengers descending from the carriage are urged Literally ''prayed"). before re- nouncing the shelter which the car. riage they are about to quit offers them. to assure themselves. as a pre- liminary, that no carriage coming in the opposite direction is in prox, imity.'
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
No Rebate.

A beautiful young lady approached the ticket window at the railroad sta- tion and in voice like the ripping of a brook asked the agent:
 What is the fare to the fair?'
 To which the agent replied: Same as to the homely, madam"
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28

hIm.
 Say, Josh," he exclaimed in a pal pitating voice, have ye heard the news?"
 No, don't kalkerlate I have" re- sponded Uncle Josh, socially stopping his team. What kind O news is it?"
 Jim Smith committed suicfde," answered the other. Hung himself from beam in the barn."
 ''Is that so?" thoughtfully rejoined Uncle Josh. Wonder if he got all of his corn husked d?"-Philadelphia Tele- graph.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
Alas! Too True.

Art is long," quoted the moralizer. "Yes," rejoined the demoralizer, but most artists are short"
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28

Cotton imports into China last year showed an increase of $8,750,000 in value.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
UNCLE JOSH'S FIRST THOUGHT
What Might Have Been Expected From Man of Intensely Practical
 Turn of Mind.

They were speaking about looking on the practical side of things, and this incident was recalled:
 One afternoon late in the fall Uncle Josh was slowly driving toward the town when an acquaintance excitedly s;.s.sss.sssssss be road and hailed
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28

The proper regional address for letter to Honolulu is "T. H." Terri, tory of Hawaii
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28

It is curious fact that water may be boiled and frozen at the same time. The temperature at which water boils depends simply upon the air pressure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Pike County Officials
 Will Reduce Expenses

Troy, December 9.-(Special) )-The commissioners court of Pike county has taken active steps to reduce the expenses of the county, which at present amount to about $65,000 with a revenue of about $55, ,000. By new ruling all of the county officers must submit acquisitions for stationery, books. etc. instead of buying and hav- ing them charged as formerly.
 It is believed by the court that one purchasing agent, by buying a large amount at one time. can save much money. It Is also done to save in- vestigations and explanations which were necessary in the old plan. The court also ruled that bills for road work unseen and unauthorized by the court would not be paid.
 The Pike County Teachers associa- tion, which met at the Carnegie library Saturday morning to perfect it's or ganization and plan for the years work, elected the following officers for the present year: President, M. M Spencer, Goshen; vice president, A. B. Sellers, Banks; secretary. Miss Nolie Clayton, Troy; president rural school improvement association, Miss Nolie Clayton. Troy; secretary. Miss vesta Garfield. Messy Grove; secretary read ing circle, Miss Mary Enzor, Troy.
 F County Superintendent Mrs. J. M Saunders presided over the meeting and much enthusiasm and interest was shown in the work. A good collection was taken to help liquidate the edu- cational amendment campaign debt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

pletely furnished and stocked drug stores in the state within the next few days, when s. M. Thompson will open in his new home on the corner of Second avenue and Grant street The place has been com pletely transformed into modern drug store with all the latest equipments, fur nishings and devices.
 FREIGHT RECEIPTS LARGEST
 Some marks of the prosperity of the town are shown in the freight receipts of the Louisville and Nashville freight depot. During the month of November the net receipts amounted to $l4O,0VO in round figures, larger, possibly, than ever before known On account of the cheap river freight rates the city enjoys cheap freight rate that puts the town on the map. It is located on the trunk line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and in close proximity with the Southern rail- way, while the Lewisburg and Northern railroad is an asset. It also has wharf on the Tennessee river, which has two steamboat lines and is considered Valua- hle to the city on account of the rates.
 The town has population of about sSOOO and is continually growing. There are according to the school estimate, 2OO0 school children. The school facilities of the town are good, with five modern school buildings. including one high school. It also has a number of hand some churches, all denominations being represented.
 The town is lighted by the Alabama Power company through the local. plant. The water supply comes from the Ten nessee river, after being filtered and purified Albany has more miles, of paved streets and sidewalks than any" town the same size in the state. Splendid white ways light the business sectiope
 Albany, in addition to the many other assets, has a live business man for a mayor. E. c. Payne, president of the E. c. Payne Lumber company, is on the job every minute and is making the town one of the best mayors 1t ever had. He was recently elected in a city election. Many in provements are being planned by the city proper.
 TO OPEN NEW STREET
 The question of allowing the business section of the town more expansion has been up and a movement is on foot for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
CENTERVILLE

Centerville, December 9.-(Special)-The United States weather bureau has estab- lished special river and weather obser- vation station at Centerville, and s. c. Baker, who is connected with the Center vile Press, has been appointed to take charge of the station and to make all necessary reports. Those persons residing on or near the Cahaba river are very much gatified at this forward step taken by the government and much benefit will be derived from reports made from this station. MT. Baker will begin making reports on the 18th of December.
 It is reported that Contractor O'Brien, whose bid was accepted for the construc- tion of four miles of pike between Ran dolph and Centerville. under state aid supervision, has declined to carry out his contract and same will be declared for faited by the commissioners court and the certified check for $400 given at the time the contract was awarded will be collected by Bibb county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

the opening of a new street between Sec I ond and Fourth avenues to run from Moulton to Grant streets. At present there is no Third avenue, and the space between these avenues is sufficient for the additional street. It is understood that the mayor and board of aldermen are in favor of this new street, but just when it will be opened has not been stat ed. The new building of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company would be on this street.
 During the administration of former Mayor A. A. Hardage a new street was opened up between Second avenue and the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks. It was set with trees and prop erty changed hands for business estab- lishments.
 Albany possibly is the only town of it's size in the south where three modern up-to-dats 5. 10 and 25-cent stores are located. The Mcclellan stores operate a large store here. F. w. Woolworth Co. also has a nice store located here and there is one owned and operated by I. Kuhn, local man. There are also two wholesale grocery houses and one whole sale produce house; two banks with a total capital stock of $200,000 one daily newspaper, the Albany-Decatur Daily one of the best small dailies of the state, and one weekly paper, the Albany Adver- tiser, whose editor, Col. c. J. Hildreth, is dean of Alabama newspaper men and former president of the Alabama Press association. Colonel and Mrs. Hildreth celebrated their golden wedding anniver- sary last year.
 Three good pike roads lead in and out of Albany, extending from 10 to 15 miles out into the great agricultural section of the Tennessee river valley. A new ferry boat has just been put on the Albany ferry and will run day and night. A night way of crossing this river is something new and this is the first time boat has been run at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

the Decatur Cotton Compress company of Decatur The plant is operated by the Gulf Compress company, and does the largest compress business of any plant in the state Their receipts have run as high as 175,000 bales annually. This IS an asset to both towns and employs men from each city.
 The Decatur Cornice and Roofing com pany operates a large and modern plant in this city. In addition to giving em- ployment to a large number of persons they have a large pay roll, and manufac- ture all kinds of sheet metal roofing and cornicing. The growth of this business has been remarkable. Starting 20 years ago with only $10O capital this firm is now rated at more than S250,000 l.. w. Borton is president of thee ompany.
 OTHER INDUSTRIES
 In the way of other industries Albany boasts of the Tennessee Valley Broom Works, makers of high-grade brooms; Buchett BottIing Works, Home Steam Laundry and two cotton oil mills. The lures the by-products of cotton seed and fertilizer. The Home Oil Mill is owned by local capital, and is doing splendid business. Two big lumber establishments are located here and give employment to a large number of persons They gre the E. c. Payne Lumber company, manufac- turers of doors, windows frames and cornicngs, and the lumber firm of B. Crawford & Sons. Stone and marble works owned by McCord & Mann, makers of tomhstones, dressed and finished mar ble for building purposes. The North Alabama Traction company operates a good street car system between the two towns and outlying sections.
 Marks of the progress the city is show ir,cr tI1aYa tasc cf1 11friI ly noticeable. Many improvements are being made in the already constructed business houses, and several new build ings are being built. The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company will soon begin work on the handsome four story brick building which is to be their headquarters for North Alabama. This building will be one of the most modern the company has ever built, and will be erected at an approximate cost of $3O,- GOO.
 Albany will have one of the most com-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Pay cash and pay less at DT.AG.|;H x :. Il!I ; HIS ii:jii:
 CASH STORE UnlalilNSsAss,; watch your dollars

when you are out for Christmas gifts. That liberal holiday feeling is apt to destroy your usual sense of saving and leave your purse empty with still other presents to buy.
 Confine your shopping to a cash store and the value of your every dollar will be wonderfully enhanced. At Christmas time, as well as all other times, Blach's prices are based on the same fair & square method of doing business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
ALBANY IS ALERT ID OPPORTUNITIES AND SEEKS FARM TRADE New Board of Commerce Is Very Live and Progress
 sive Organization INDUSTRIES MAKE
 FINE PAY ROLLS City Has Its River Wharf and Has Recently Inaugurated Day
 and Night Ferry Service
 Across River
By CLARENCE G. THOMSON

Albany, December s.-(special) )-what once was New Decatur, but recently re- ceived it's new name by popular vote of the people, is now one of the Iivest towns in north Alabama. Albany is wide awake and is improving and ex- banding in big city fashion. Led by a band of the most progressive men in this state this town is growing. It is fast coming to the front and Is destined to make many improvements in the near flu ture.
 With the complete organization of the Albany Board of Commerce, which re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
COMMERCE BODY
 OF FLORENCE ID
 HAVE NEW WGOR
In Short Campaign 351 New Members Are Added and $5561 Raised to Prose-
 cute Work

Florence, December 9.-(speciaL) )-The campaign started this week by the Cham Der of Commerce of Florence for new members and funds, resulted in the ac- quisition of 351 new members and the raising of $5561 to be paid annualyl for three years. The campaign was led by Mayor M. M. Striplin and Dr. IT | Willingham. Bruce Kennedy. secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Mont gomery, delivered strong speech In con- nection with the campaign, which met with such quick success. On Tuesday night, December F, organization will be perfected by the election of officers and the adoption of constitution and by- laws. The amount required to be raised was S4OO0 and this amount was exceeded by $1561.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

gently has been perfected, the city is now taking on new spirit and is show ing advancements in every way The Board of Commerce came when the busl- ness men awoke to the fact that to keep abreast with times and to properly de- velop this section of the state, they must be up and about
 LIVE BOARD OF COMMERCE
 Looking to this end the business men were organized into firm and substantial Board of Commerce, which now has more than 300 members and has already started working in the interest of the town. This organization is headed by W. R. Hall, one of north Alabama's most active and public spirited men. Mr. Hall has been prominently connected with business af- fairs in this section of the state and has been conspicuous in his efforts in be- half of the Muscle Shoals movement and improvements, as well as in assisting to secure the location of the S20,JO0O00 gov ernment nitrate plant for the Tennessee river.
 In MT. Hall the citizens and business men of this city feel that they have man who will lead them on to a greater Board of Commerce and a greater AL bany. Assisted by two able and public spirited men as vice presidents of the organization, the president is planning some constructive work through the con- certed effort of this organization. R. H. Wolcott is first vice president ot the or ganization and A. G. Patterson is second vice president. The organization was perfected after the plans of the most up- to-date commercial organizations in the country.
 The writer has not been in a city or town in the state where there is a greater spirit of cooperation among the business people They are in one body with one pull, and are beginning to wake this sec- tion up to the fact that they are de- terfnined 10 make a big city in a big NAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Two Convicted of Murder

Clanton, December 9.-(Special.) ) Two convictions for murder were se- cured in the circuit court here this week. Walker Sparrow, a negro, was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a woman of his own race and J. M Bice. convicted of the murder of Mott Davis, was given a S0-year sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

trade, or endeavor to fill their needs and purchase their produce. Now 1t is differ ent, and the farmer and his business are being given more attention than ever be- fore. In two years the streets of this city have been transformed into a cot ton market, with dozen active cotton buyers
 The business men have adopted a slogan, we buy all the farmer has to put on the market" 1t has proven a good one, and the farmer who used to drive from the edge of this city to Hartselle or some other market now comes to Albany A number of farmers supply houses have been put up and several business men have gone into the farm supply business Best of all the farmer finds a market for all his marketable produce and is paid a good price for it. The Board of Com merce purpose to further increase this mutual relation between the farmers of the great Tennessee river valley and the business men of thee ity. A secretary is being sought who will be able to carry on the work in a thorough way. Several men are being considered.
 BIG INDUSTRIAL PAY ROLL
 An industry with a pay roll of $100- GOO a monthl That is what this city has in the railroad shops of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. These shops give employment to more than 250O men, all of whom are residents of the two cities, which are divided only by a line. While much of this trade goes to Decatur, Albany claims the largest per cent and the location.
 With every wheel turning these shops are running full swing now, leaving no one unemployed. With such conditions the city cannot help but prosper, and the business men are showing the signs through the improvements and expan- sions
 Second in importance to the city in an industrial way is the American Oak Tan nery company, which, when running full, is one of the largest tanneries of oak sole leather in the United States, They are now confning themselves largely to the manufacture of acids. This firm em- ploys about 250 men, and has monthly pay roll of approximately $50O0.
 Albany also lays claim to the largest cotton compress, which is located in the city limits of Albany, although owned by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

large concourse of friends gathered at the family residence on Wood avenue in Florence, at o'clock Thursday after noon to pay the last tribute of respect and love to the late George P. Jones. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. c. L. Price and Rev. J. F. Sturdi- want. The floral offerings were from many friends. Interment followed in the city cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Speeds up to 50 miles an hour over the Sahara desert sands have been made by a French automobile that is driven by an aerial propeller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
DO BUSINESS WITH FARMERS

More than ever before the business men of this city are alive to the benefits of doing business with the farmer. Until two years ago New Decatur, now Albany had few relations with the farmers of this section. They did not cater to their
The Cordova daily times., 1916-08-12

As the long winter nights will be here the fraernal orders look for increase their attendance Daylight ngs not conducive large indoor meetings
The Cordova daily times., 1916-08-12
THE PRICE OF PAPER.

The price of paper to be initiating that of gasoline Canadian manufacturers both Ontario and Quebec have put export tax it. though the United States permits its i'm pOrtation without any duty.
 We still have few extra left in Oregon and Washing on and might be good idea for the government to tee few paper making firms price for their product for ten years to which would justify their putting up mills There is in permitting paper to advance to unbearable price than to permit doughnuts to.
 The daily newspaper indispensable They not all worth reading but the people must have them The public idea of the daily newspaper like that of the Mssouan idea of whskey No, no he said some brands better than others but bad And the price of the paper large item There things the price of which often baffes ordinary foresight but the price of the different qualities of paper should be permitted to advance beyond able figure In the last few months ordinary printing paper has advanced from p to POO per cent.
 We have reference to the difficulty and sometimes the mpossbily of getting colored paper but to just plain paper There has been complaint for the past twenty years that paper makers have been losing money and this last nearly doubling of the price looks very much like the last advance in the price of sugar. just cold booded graft-G Goodwin s Weekly
The Cordova daily times., 1916-08-12
TO TAX COPPER PRODUCTION.

The Democratic senate finance committed in it's wisdom, yesterday fit to impose tax copper and just what eff feet such law If 1t becomes effective will have the pro ductOn of that metal remains be The consttuOnay of the act being distinctly class legislation will likely be tackled Of that objection might be met by extending the tax to all metals but then what howl there would be from the zinc and lead producing districts That alone would be sufficient to defeat the whole measure.
 American copper efners have during the last ten years built immense import business drawing copper their works from all of the word-sOuth America Australia Japan Africa and Euopen competition with the refners situated elsewhere The diversion of crude copper from Britain and Germany to New York has been of business. The taxation of their production will
 handicap to them in their competition with the of the world.