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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-29
ANTREVILLE
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Mrs. A. M. Erwin visited in Able
vile Monday.
Mr.. S. J. Wakefield went to Cal
houn Falls on Tuesday. Master En-
win Wakefield returned with him for
several days visit.
At noon on the 21st, Mrs. L. P.
Hardness quietly passed away. Her
illness was lingering. By her humili-
ty and faithfulness she gave an illus
tration of life ruled by her Mas
ter's teachings. While we miss her
in the home, in the church, and in
the community, we rejoice that she
is at rest, and we thank God that
such as she has lived among us.
DR.. and Mrs. Anderson and daugh-
ter, Miss Mary, were shopping in Alb
beville Thursday.
Many friends and relatives attend
ed the funeral and increment of Mr..
Jimmie Hampton, Jr., at Rocky River
church Thursday, from this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Wakefield and
Mrs. A. M Erwin visited at Latimer
Friday afternoon. They attended an
Embroidery Club, which was enter
tanned by Miss Pet Hawthorne. All
enjoyed the afternoon. A delightful
salad course was served.
Miss Annie Hill of Union School,
Level Land, spent the weekend at
DR.. Anderson's.
Misses Pet Hawthorne and Ella
Nickles of Latimer, spent the week
end at Mrs. S. J. Wakefield's.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Wakefield Wis
tied here last Friday.
The S. R. A. o. A. of Iva, Starr.
Lowndesville and Antreville, had
their Fields Day. the 25th. A very
pleasant day and time. Antreville
won in Oratory, Mr.. Albert Erwin
and Miss Beatrice Belvin.
DR.. Anderson, Misses Aileen Her
ron and Mary Anderson visited An
derson Friday afternoon.
Hurrah, for Antreville! at Fields
Day in Iva. We made the greatest
number of points, Starr second.
Mr.. A. M. Erwin and son, Albert,
visited Mrs. w. G. Williams Sabbath,
returning Monday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-29
AUTOMOBILE NEWS.

The extraordinary winter demand
for automobiles when considered with
the wide spread freight car shortage,
has brought about condition with
out precedent in the automobile in.
dustry. It is no novel thing for
dealers, located near an automobile
factory, to have cars delivered to
them at the factory in good weather
and to drive them home over the
roads.
It is decidedly novel however to
see more than a hundred dealers and
their employees, some coming from
points 200 miles distant-in the
midst of terrible snowstorm, driv-
ing home over roads well nigh i'm
passable in places to get cars to de-
liver to waiting customers who are
unwilling to take chances on demor-
allied freight deliveries.
This was the condition at the big
Willys-Overland plant last Monday
when 1872 cars were delivered to
dealers coming from all parts of
Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
The demand. for cars, particularly
the new light popular-priced Model
rs has opened up an unusual volume
of early buying. This, combined with
a freight car shortage, the most ser
ious ever experienced by the indus
try, has created condition that has
required every ingenuity to meet.
Many carloads have been shipped
in gondola and flat cars protected by
tarpaulins. A train load of more than
one hundred Overlands were shipped
to Boston last week, requiring spe-
cial guard of three men in addition to
the regular crew to see that they
were undisturbed during the jour
ney.
Overland dealers at distant points
while envious of those located close
enough to take factory deliveries, are
quite alive to the fact that the fac
tory is doing everything possible to
supply them adequately.
More than 800 cars a day are now
being produced by the Willys-Over-
land Company and even this huge
quantity seems inadequate for the
demand.-Wytheville, (Va.) Enter
prise.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-29
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MCCORMICK

DR.. J. L. Fennel and Mr.. Joe A.
Pearce were visitors here last week.
Capt. R. T. Smith and family of
Augusta, Ca, spent several days with
relatives here last week while en-
route to Greenville, where they will
be located in the future, Capt. Smith
having a run on the Greenville
branch of the C. & w. c. road.
Miss Nora Stone, of Atlanta, is
spending some time here with rela-
tives.
Mr.F C. Mccain of Calhoun Falls,
visited his parents here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Cooper and
daughter, Miss Earle, and Miss Fan
ME Kate Marsh motored over from
Norwood, Ca, and spent last week
end here at the home of Mrs. Bessie
Marsh.
Misses Dell and Jessie Hawley of
Parksville, S. c., and Mrs. j. D.
Youngblood of Jacksonville, Fla,
were weekend guests here of Mrs.
Bessie Marsh.
Miss Carrie McCelvey of Mt. Car
mel, spent several days here last
week at the home of Mrs. j. 0. Nc
Celvey.
Friends of Mr.. C. w. Lee, of Col
umbia, gladly welcome him back to
our town. He is stopping at Hotel
Nc Cormick.
Mr.. H. NJ. Kearsey, of Augusta,
spent several days here last week.
Miss Ellen Smith returned to her
home here Friday from Dornville,
where she has been teaching school.
Miss Wessie Sturkey is spending a
few days in Augusta, Ga, with her
aunt, Mrs. Branch.
The Civic League entertained her
members and number of friends.
During the evening punch and sal
ad course WAS served.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-29
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There ls
only one way to cure deafness. and that IL
by constitutional remedies. Deafness ID
caused by an infamed condition OF the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube Is inflamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing. and when 1t is
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to Its normal condi-
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out Of ten are caused oy CatarIn,
which Is nothing but an inhamed condition
Of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 76c.
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WILL COST $3,ooo,0o0.

Greenville, March 9Th rec mil
lion dollars is the stated amount
which the Southern Railway will ex-
pend in the double-tracking of its
main line between Spartanburg and
Central, and this appropriation is to
include the cost of the erection Of a
thousand-foot steel trestle over Sa-
luda River, which will be second in
size to the largest Southern trestle
in Kentucky. Three million pounds
of steel will be used in its construc-
ton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-29
MEXIcANS FIRE TOWN.

Columbus, N. M, March 24.-Ja-
nos, about forty miles northwest of
Casas Grandes, and on the route TAX
en- by the American expeditionary
force, was set on fire early today,
presumably by q band of Mexican
bandits. Four large fires were re-
ported by Americans passing near the
town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-29
ZEMERINE STOPS ITCHING

If you suffer from eczema, itch,
pimples, etc., give Zemerine a trial.
1t stops the itching, allays the irrita-
ton and soon your skin is restored to
healthy condition. SOC and $1.00
at C. A. Milford & Co., or from Zem-
crime Chemical Co., Orangeburg, 8 C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-29
LEGAL. NOTICE.

Bids will be received on March 80,
for repairs at the Jail as recommend
ed by Grand Jury, overhead plaster
ing, leak in roof, repairs to stove
room. Also for a bath tub and the
installation of same.
w. A. STEVENSON,
Supervisor Abbevile County.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15

Chas. Dumon has been numbered
among the sick ones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Nash came up
from Lowell Saturday evening to at
tend the vaudeville. Mr.. Nash went
back Sunday evening, but Mrs. Nash
viii remain until after st. Patrick's
Day.
The vaudeville Saturday hight WIS
given to a full house, $23.45 being
the door receipts. Everyone enjoyed
every minute Of the vaudeville.
The Mesdames VIM. and Fay Will
liams came Saturday evening from
Lansing for an over Sunday visit with
their mother, Mrs. Mary Tebbell and
other relatives.
Nearly everyone around here took
dinner at Willard hall in Bedding last
Saturday.
Mrs. Lizzie Hoppough's mother,
Mrs. Campbell died last Saturday
noon. Burial Monday at Oakfeld, be-
side the remains of her husband.
There will be half night dance at
Maccabee hall, Friday night, March
II, 1916.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Kohn were the
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Insley; other guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward Hoppough of Cooks Cor
ners, Mrs. John Tebbell and Mrs. Jno.
Purdy.
Mrs. Lottie Burke returned to her
home in Lansing Tuesday.
All who are intending to attend the
st. Patrick's Day exercises at Smyr-
ma and are not solicited, please re-
member to bring something for a
picnic dinner.
Clare Gardner is on the sick list
and Edgar Stanton of Belding is re-
lieving him at the Spencer plant.
Mrs. AL. Barry and Mrs. Marvin
Nash were the supper guests of Mrs.
Vest Osborne Monday evening.
Edgar Joslin is the guest of his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Con-
don for few days.
Miss Mildred Soules of Bedding waa
the over Sunday guest of Miss Ines
Sandy at the home of Mrs. Ellen
Beebe.
The Hoppough school held shadow
social at the home of Bert Norton
last Friday evening and it was a
grand success. Eight dollars were
made.
Miss Beryl Mason Of Bedding was
the over Sunday guest of her father,
John Mason at the home Of Alfred
Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15

| Mr.. and Mrs. George Crane OF
GreenviIIe returned home Monday, af.
ter few days visit at Cooks Corners
with their daughter, Mrs. John L
Morse.
Henry Myers returned to Big Rap,
ids, Tuesday, after few days. visit
in this city.
Mrs. Hilance ]. Spencer was called
to Gowan, Tuesday, by the death OF
Mrs. Julia Spencer, mother Of the late
III. j. Spencer. Her funeral was held
Wednesday. She was sc years ole
and one Of the pioneers of that part OF
Michigan. Her husband died about
ten years ago. He was one Of the
founders Of the place called Spencer's
Mills.
Len Weeks made business trip to
Greenville, Tuesday.
Mrs. II. A. Washburn is in Chicago
visiting her son, Carleton and family
Lewis Steele of Crystal was in the
Mrs. Mary &. H. Coville has had
placed in the Otisco cemetery, fine
monument on the Coville lot in mem
ory of the late Palmer Coville with
markers for other members of the
family.
Charles Chapman was here from
Hart visiting his father and mother
over Sunday, arriving last Friday. He
came up from Grand Rapids where
he had been on business trip. This
is his first visit home since going to
Hart, nearly a year and a half ago.
Mr.. Chapman is very well satisfied
with his business there and has no re-
grets of his decision to locate in that
place. :.
]. II. Dennis of the Dennis Studio
went to Grand Rapids on business.
Mrs. Edgar Stanton and Miss Al
lie Sabine went to Grand Rapids,
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Cornell were in
Grand Rapids, Tuesday.
Chas. S. Foster was in Grand Rap
ids Tuesday on business.
Mrs. John Carten came up from
Ionia and went out to her daughters
Mrs. Chas. Krupp's, Monday.
Leander Berry is the guest of his
son, Luther Berry, this week.
Art Brown made business trip to
Grand Rapids, Tuesday. He says the
paper hanging trade and business in
that line with him is good with pros
poets of a busy season ahead.
Mrs. Vern LaDow was called to
Sheridan Friday by a message an
nouncing that her mother, Mrs
Henry Stoddard had broken her hip
AS Mrs. Stoddard is seventy-three
years old and had been in very fee.
BILE condition for some time, her recov.
cry is very doubtful.
Mrs. Frank LaDow is here from
Grand Rapids taking care of Mrs
Vern LaDow's household duties, while
the latter is at the bedside of hel
mother, Mrs. Henry Stoddard. Mrs
Stoddard recently broke her hip and i.
in a critical condition.
st. Mary's Guild will meet at the
home of Mrs. Will Chase Wednesday
afternoon, March % at 2 o'clock
sharp. A large attendance is desired
c. w. Lyons went to Lakeview Il
remain over Sunday at his home will
his wife.
Eli Lowden returned from his farm
near Leroy, Friday, where he hat
been few days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
Local Items


Mrs. G. Jensen returned to Kali
kaska Friday. She was called here
by the death of her father, Clarence
Johnston.
In the obituary of II. Clay Tallman
lastweek mistake was made by the
printers. It should have said the fun
eral was held at Byron F. Browns
instead of b. F. Tallman's.
Miss Elsie French was called to
Morley Monday on account of the
sickness of her sister, Sarah.
John Donovan returned to Big Rap
ids Monday, after spending few
DAYS here with his father and other
friends.
Forrest Fish went to Trufant Mon
day to look after the loading of stock.
Harry Fuller returned to Greenville
Monday.
Miss Della Honson went to Green
vile for a few days visit, Monday.
Sarah L. Courier, who had been
visiting relatives and friends here a
few DAYS, left for her home in Wood
vile, Monday.
Mrs. w. L. Hoover, Mrs. Fred
Gahan and Mrs. Frank Amidon of
Greenville were in the city Friday.
Barney c. Curtis made business
trip to Stanton Monday.
Seymour F. Gates is circulating a
petition and expects to be a candidate
at the summer primaries for county
treasurer on the republican ticket.
Mr.. Gates is a well-known Berlin re-
publican and his many friends who
would like to see him win out. He has
about a hundred signers so far and
went 10 Portland this afternoon
Ionia Sentinel.
F. F.. Slingerland. who has been
confined to his home by serious illness
for several weeks, was able to get
out and down town this week.
Mrs. A. l.. Corey died March 3 at
her home in Stanton. She was the
wife of DR.. A. l.. Corey, at one time a
well-known resident and practicing
physician of Ionia. They were mar
ried in Ionia. DR.. Corey and his wife
were quite well-known to the older
generation here.
returned home Monday, having been
the guest for few days of her sister,
Mrs. w. c. Spicer. Her daughter,
Rial v. Macarthur was a guest last
week.
Edgar Ashby of Ionia was up from
that city to see his father, Charles
Ashby, Monday. Mr.. Ashby, who
has been quite sick for sometime, is
reported improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Wallace OF
Grand Rapids returned home, Mon
day, having been the weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Simmons.
Before going to bed, always rub
a little Partisan Sage into my scalp
says a woman whose luxurious hair is
greatly admired. This cures dandruff
stops itching scalp and keeps the hail
from falling out. Guaranteed BY
Wortley & French.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

The democratic caucus was held
Wednesday night in the city hall
after the ward caucuses.
Ed. d. Engemann was elected
chairman and A. V. Fleck, secretary
/. L. Hubbell and A. M. Hall were
appointed tellers. Harmony pre-
vailed throughout the proceedings
and with very little discussion over
the question of who should be placed
on the ticket. The nominations
were quickly made. 1t was decided
not to name a candidate for city
clerk and that office was left vacant
on the ticket. /. l.. Hubbell was
elected chairman of the city commit
tee. The following nominations were
made:
Mayor-Adelber M. Hall.
Treasurer-C. A. Rowley.
School Inspector-Geo. K. Wagner,
Ward Nominations
First Ward-Supervisor, Fred l..
Spencer.
Alderman-W. II. Price.
Inspectors of Election = Homer
Eckert and Eli Kendall.
Constable-Wm. j. Barton.
Ward Committeeman. L. Hub
bell, w. H. Price and Geo. Barton.
Second Ward-Supervisor, Charles
Moore.
Alderman-Will j. Clarke.
Inspectors of Election-Patrick
Costello and James Caverley.
Constable-Jason Plat.
Ward Communicable election.
Third Ward-Supervisor, Spencer
| Cowles.
Alderman-Henry Friedly.
Inspectors of Election-W. l.. Gov
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15

ficers were elected: President. Mrs. T
S. Barber; first vice-president, Mrs.
William Chatterson; second vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. S. A. Watt; secretary, Mrs,
Leo HUM and treasurer, Miss Clara
Billinger. Mrs. William Densmore
was elected to membership.
Mrs. l.. P. Ettinger is i'll with ton
silitis at the present writing.
At the village election Monday the
following officers were nominated:
President, David Gates; clerk, Glenn
Adgate; treasurer, Hugh Holmes; as
SCISSOR, Franklin Gamsby; trustees,
Heman Dawson, Edison yepson and Al
bert Reed, with Thos. o. Hartwell to
fill a vacanacy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

| The republican city and ward eau
cuses were held Thursday night and IN
contrast with those of past years they
were exceedingly quiet, no contests
for places on the ticket developing
and the nominations were all made
by reclamation.
The city caucus was called to order
by K. K. Fales, chairman Of the city
committee, who read the call and or
motion Mr.. Fales was elected chair
man. VIM. A. Wilder and Byron F.
Brown were appointed tellers and w
B. Reed was elected clerk. The follow
ing ticket was placed in the field, the
nominations were all made by accla-
nation. On motion of Brinton +. Hal
it was decided by vote of the meet
ing to make no nomination for the Of
flee of treasurer and that place on the
ticket was left blank:
When the chairman called IN
nominations for the Office of mayor
the name of Willard r. Odds was plac-
ed before the convention by Fred l.
Warner and supported by Brinton +.
Hall. The nomination of r. Howard
Hall was also made, but not receiving
second and there being no other
nominations, on motion by z. B. Lap
ham the choice of Mr.. Olds was made
by reclamation.
Mr.. Olds, however, has since de-
clined the nomination and has filed his
resignation from the ticket with the
board of election commissioners. This
action made it necessary for the board
to fill the vacancy and they have done
so by placing the name of Clyde A.
Knapp on the ticket for mayor. Mr..
Knapp is one of the progressive young
business men of the city, clean-cut in
every way and has had experience in
our city affairs by his membership on
the council as alderman for two terms
from his ward as an evidence of what
the voters of his party thought of his
work and good judgment. Mr.. Knapp
was rendered the nomination for
mayor a year ago, but on account of
business activities he declined the
honor. Mr.. Knapp says he is now in
the race to win if possible.
Mayor-Clyde A. Knapp.
Clerk-Frank +. Conant.
School Inspector = Lloyd Under
wood.
On motion Elmer E. Fales was
elected chairman of the city commit
tee.
Ward Nominations
First Ward-Supervisor, John w
Moore.
Alderman-Frank II. Totten.
| Inspectors of Election-Josepf
Upper and Art Brown.
onstable-Thomas Dawes.
Ward Committee-O. j. Barker.
Second Ward-Supervisor. William
B. Travis.
Alderman-Vern Brown.
Inspectors of Election. B. Essex
Art Mccoy.
Constable-Jason Platt.
Ward Committee-Vern Brown.
Third Ward-Supervisor, Barney
c. Curtis.
Alderman-George G. Crawford.
| Inspectors of Election-Ernes
Chase, w. r. Menkee.
Constable-Harry B. Curtis.
Ward Committee-George Gotta.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
SARANAC

Mrs. M. B. Wilkinson spent Satur-
day with her sister, Mrs. j. C. Smith
Of Lowell and Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Monks; also
her brother, James Monks, who leaves
with his uncle, Dan Monks for citing
ton, Saskatchewan, Canada, where he
owns a quarter section of land.
Miss Margaret McDermott, teacher
Of the Goodwin school in Easton
spent Sunday with friends in Fowler
Norman Ogilvie and family and j.
Clyde Watt and family motored to
Grand Rapids Sunday to visit Verne
Watt, who is seriously i'll in the u
B. A. hospital.
Mrs. M. B. Wilkinson went to Hub
bardston Monday TO attend the we'd
ding of Miss Loretta Myers of that
place and James Eagan Of Carson
City.
Henry Haskins has just returned
from an extended visit with his uncle,
Mr.. Demery of Lake Odessa, who is
seriously ill.
Mrs. Lee Otis entertained the Nee
dlecraft club last Friday afternoon.
Rex Talcott was married IT Detroit
last Thursday afternoon to Miss Edna
Lewis oil that city and they came TO
Saranac Friday night to visit rcla-
tives, returning to Detroit Monday,
where they expect to make their home.
Mrs. B. N. Talcott burned one hand
quite badly with hot lard last Friday
and has employed surgeons services
several times in consequence, but is
improving nicely at present.
Benson Kimball started for the
state of Washington Saturday with
the expectation of being gone at least
year.
Fred Condor and wife of Lowell
spent Friday night with Henry Pinck-
ney, who is seriously i'll.
At the last meeting of the Saranac
Ladies' Literary club the following Of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15

ert and George Engemann.
Constable-Matt Laffler.
Ward Committeemen-George f.
Wagner. c. A. Rowley and A. ".
Fleck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
Attention Masons

A smoker will be held in the Ma
sonic club roms this week Thursday
evening. Every Mason is urged to
come and bring friend. A good
lunch will be served.
A special communication of the
lodge is dated for next Monday even
ing, March 20, for work in the MN de-
gree. All brothers requested to at
tend both smoker and the special COM
munication. j. b. Cook, w. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
Fort Deposit Ladies Stage Country Fair"
 With Splendid Success

Fort Deposit, October 14.-(Special.) ) One of the most interesting events here in a long time was the Country fair, :" which was held this week under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Beptist church. It was conceded by all that the number of pretty booths presided over by the untiring workers of the fair sex was second to none ever seen at the big state fairs, and the Fort Deposit ladies are to be commended for this splendid work.
 Upon entering the big building the first booth to attract attention was one to represent a grape arbor. made and presided over by Mrs. M. B. Goldsmith il. her usual charming manner. This booth was the center of attraction, as it riyaled nature at hep very best.
 Many other pretty booths and tables handsomely decorated were presided over by pretty girls, and laden with the very best delicacies. One of the features of tho occasion was that of beautiful cake voted to the prettiest and most popular girl in this vicinity. With many smiles of gratitude and appreciation, Miss Lucille Black, one or Fort Deposit falr daE1SelS, carried away the meautiful oriZe The fair was well patronized and a handsome sum realized, which will be expended in improving the Baptist church at this place.
 Insofar as this neck of the woods is concerned the school amendment fight Is virtually won A very few dissenting voices can be heard and 1t is safe to say that old Lowndes will give it an over whelming majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ORDERED TO RESTORE TAX
 VALUATIONS ON PROPERTY

A peremptory writ of mandamus, or dering the board of equalization, the tax assessor and the tax collector of Jeffer- son county to restore valuation of s52,- 56O on the property of the Empire Min ing company was handed down yesterday afternoon by Judge E. c. Crow of the circuit court.
 The demurrers of Assistant Attorney General Perry, who appeared for the Jeff ferson county board of equalization, were overruled and the writ of peremptory mandamus was ordered. It is now being prepared by E. J. Smyer, attorney for the complainant.
 Assistant Attorney General Perry Tur- ner announced that the decision of Judge Crow would be appealed to the supreme court, and an early setting would be sought in order to hurry the final deci- sion, as there are many cases of sim liar nature coming up for trial in Biz mingham.
 The contention of the Empire Mining company was that it's agreed property val uation of $52560 was raised to $71, ,133 by