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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
INTERPRETATIONS

A quiet home wedding, which was sol emnized this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs Trussell on Fifth ave- nue. was that of Miss Gladys Alexander and MT. Carl Hammonds, only relatives and a few intimate friends being present. The reception rooms were beautifully dec orated for the occasion in ferns, palms and roses, an improvised altar being built in an arch of the parlor. Miss Alex ander was becomingly attired in navy blue taffeta coat suit, with accessories to match. She wore corsage of pink roses and valley lilies, and entered with the groom. marching to the altar, where the ceremony was pronounced by the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Bap- tist church. Miss Alexander is the daugh- ter of Mrs. M M. Alexander of McCalla and was reared in this district where she has many friends She is graduate of the Bessemer High school and is a young woman of much personal charm while the groom is promising young man of Sheffield, being in the tailoring business in that city. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Hammonds left for Sheffield, where they will reside in future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Peters Recalled From
 the Texas League

Chattanooga April 24.-(Special.) )-Man- ager Elberfeld today recalled Catcher Peters from the Waco, Tex, club. It is understood that Andreen will be returned to Memphis, and that Powers and Payne will be released, leaving the Chattanooga catching staff the same as last year. Many defeats to date have been attribut- able to poor catching, since Kitchens, the first catcher, has been out with a smashed finger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
GENERAL NEWS

The remains of Mrs Julia M. Chastain age 6l years, who died Sunday afternoon about l o'clock at the late residence in South Park, were carried this morning to Vance, Ala, where funeral services were conducted this afternoon The deceased IS survived by three sons and three daughters. She was well liked by a large number of friends in this district. who will regret to learn of her death.
 The Ensley High school baseball team will play the team of the First National bank of Birmingham on Wednesday aft ernoon at o'clock on the T. C. l. dia- mond. The local boys are showing much improvement since their recent defeat by the Central boys which required Il innings to conquer them and are expected to make fine showing against the bank CTS. Sherlock and Blaylock will probably do the heavy work for the high school boys and both are considered of first class calibre. large crowd is expected to be on hand to witness the affair
 H. D. Baugh of Townley reported to the Ensley police department late Sun- day night that an unknown person tried to hold him up about 10:45 o'clock on the corner of Avenue I and Twenty-fourth street. According to the statement of Mir Baugh he grabbed his assailant and struggled with him for several minutes During the struggle he got out his knife and succeeded in stabbing the man in the side whether seriously or not he could not tell. He stated the man broke away and escaped. He was unable to give a description of the would-be robber other than he was a medium size negro.
 All six of the prohibition cases which were to appear before Judge J. T. Lowry in the Ensley police court yesterday morning were postponed until next Thurs day morning. The heaviest fine imposed yesterday morning was that of Harry Smith who was fined $50 on charge of larceny. The negro was arrested for stealing bicycle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
WAS IT POLITICS?

Did Commissioner Arlie Barber take up the proposition of Capt. M. J. Don lan's increase in salary with the oth- CT commissioners? is the question which is being asked in Ensley. While Mir. Barber is at the head of the po- lice department the local citizens feel that this matter should be taken up with the entire body, as they consider Captain Donlan one of the most loyal and efficient officers in the Birming- ham police department That Captain Don1an did not receive any recom- mendation as to salary from the so- cialistic commissioner prior to his res ignation lead some of the leading cit izens to believe that politics played a part as Captain Donlan cid not sup port him in his recent race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yester- day:
 Chester Lynn and Miss Gladys An drews.
 Sam Bill, Edgewater,-snd Miss LiIlie Pierce
 Charles Warrington, Dora, and Miss Edna Buchanan
 Clarence E. Graves and Miss Cecilia NJ Burke.
 Cary Henson, odenville. and Miss Helor Spruiell
 Tony Salvagio, Ensley. and Miss Mary Rofino
 ". R. Bradford, Acmar, and Miss Annie Flora Fulmer
 W. F. Jordan and Miss Inza Mae Snowden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
MRS. EUGENIA MOOG

The many friends in the district of Mrs. Eugenia Moog will regret to learn of her sudden death last Sunday at Mo bile, where she had gone for special treatment She was well known and much beloved in Ensey. having spent much time here with her children, Mrs Alex Poss and J. Moog, and much sympathy is extended to the family in thelr great bereavement. The inter- ment will take place at Montgomery this afternoon. Mrs. Moog, who was T years of age, is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Alex Poss of Ensley and Mrs. D. s. Oppenheimer of Pensa. cola. Fla. and three sons, J. Moog, lsadore Moog ard Henry Moog
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
SIX ATING LESSONS

The first lessons in skating for ladies only. will begin Tuesday morning from il to 1 o'clock at West Lake, according to the announcement made by Manager J. A. Keith. Will s. Brown formerly of the Hippodrome in Birmingham, is instructor at the rink and will give the lessons free of charge and skates will be free also. These free instructions will be given on Tuesday and Friday mornings from Il to o'clock, to ladies only, while or Friday afternoons a special session will be held for children, who will be taught fancy skating by Mr. Brown. The rink is open every afternoon and evening and large crowds are attending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Wallace Makes Appointments

Montgomery, April A.-(Special.)-An- nouncement was made today by John H. Wallace, Jr., commander of the Fourth brigade, United Sons of Confederate Vet erans, of the appointment of the follow ing official ladies to represent his brigade at the Birmingham reunion May 16 Mrs. D. c. Almon, chaperon, New Decatur; Mrs. R. c. Cortner, matron of honor, Decatur; Miss Kathleen Almon
 sponsor, New Decatur Miss Helen Wal lace, maid of honor Decatur; Miss All lene Adams, maid of honor, New Deca- fnr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Costa Rican Coffee to America

New York, April 24.-The coffee output of Costa Rica, which formerly found it's markets in England and Germany, will this season be shipped to the United States, according to Walter J. Field. pres ident of the Internal Bank of Costa Rica, who arrived here today on the steamer Calamares. MT. Field said the war would cause a tremendous growth of trade be- tween Central American countries and the United States. The estimated coffee crop of Costa Rica this season, he said, was $50 GOO bags
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
PERSONALS

The play, "A Close Call which was to nave been presented tonight at the high school auditorium, has been post ponei until Tuesday evening, May 1, at which time a splendid musical pro- gramme will be rendered. Mrs. Oliver ChalifouX will render several selections on the harp. William Glass will give a few numbers on the cello and Oliver ChalifouX will play the violin J. D, McGill, tenor; Erin Farley, baritone, and Mrs. Guy Echols, soprano, will sing several numbers.
 The play is full of humor and funny situations, and is under the direction Of Miss Irene Jenkins. Those taking part arc: Miss Sadie Stprdivant, Miss Grace McDaniels. Miss fBeryl Pinner, Miss Kathleen Megs, Miss Nellie karr and MT. owen Williams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
A DANCEn 'rO uEALTu

It is just as necessary to clear out the body as it is to clean house. Un- digested waste matter remaining in the stomach and intestines is danger to health, leading to standardization or self-poisoning of the system. Foley Cathartic Tablets thoroughly cleanse the bowels, remove, the undigested waste matter, sweetens the stomach and enHven the liver. They act without gripping or nausea. Stout persons praise Foley Cathartic Tablets because of the free, relaxed. buoyaht feeling they give. Sold verywhere.--Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Waldrop Answers Howard

Political contests in Jeffer- son county have produced many melodramas, some trag- edies and few farces, but no incident of a campaign has ever raised the risibles of the voters of this county as the re- gently announced change of heart CD of Mir. Walter How ard. candidate for circuit clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
To Aid in Probe

Berlin. April 24.-(By Wireless.)-A rep resentative of the Dutch admiralty came to Berlin today to determine by investi- gation whether the portions of torpedo found after the sinking of the Dutch steamship Tubantia are fragments of a torpedo of German make. German of- fcials will assist in the investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Commissioner Wade Speaks

Montgomery April 24.-(Specialo James A. Wade, commissioner of agri- culture and industries. delivered an ad- dress at Oxford today on Agricultural Dew iopment in Alabama" Commissioner Wade tomorrow will address the gradu- ating class of the District Agricultural school at Hamilton He will return to Montgomery about the middle of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Jefferson Convict Escapes

Montgomery April 24.- (SpeciaD state convict department today an- nouneed the escape from the Shreve con vlct camp of William Jones, a negro convict from Jefferson county. A re- ward of $50 has been offered for the re- capture of Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
*Pugh hit by batted ball.

ouIIIIHdry. IHFet-UdSe nIt GTIIIdfn, Sac- rifice hit, Pugh. Stolen bases, Neil, H Norton, Norton, Quarles. Double play Turnipseed to Jones. Left on bases, Bir. mingharh S. Southern 9. Passed ball Quarles. Struck out Nation g, Zachary Q Bases on balls, Nation 2, Zachary 8. Time :45. Empires, Pritchard and Robinson Scorer, K. G. Faulkner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25

Roper Miss Leila Cardwell, Miss Pearl Smith Ed Williams L. D. Foster and the host and hostess, MT. and Mrs J. NJ. Foster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
DELEGATES GATHER
 FOR MEETING TODAY
Alabama Sunday School As sOciation COnvenes in
 Gadsden Today

Gadsden, April 4.-(Special.) .)-Delegates to the Alabama Sunday School conven- tion are arriving in Gadsden tonight by the hundreds, and when President s. A. Russell drops the gavel at the convention hall at 9:20 tomorrow morning, seats will be at a premium. During the day, the streets in the business section were trans formed by amount of American flags, national bunting, Christian flags and the red, blue and green on the white field, which represents the Sunday school worK. Secretary Leon Palmer declared that the preliminary work done and the appoint ments made for convenience of the dele gates never has been excelled by any city. Nearly a hundred automobiles, used in meeting the delegates, also are gaily decorated. The principal features of to- morrow's opening session will be the ad- dress on Service by pr. George H. Denny of the University of Alabama. Tn the afternoon four departmental meetings will be held at as many points. Consid- erable surprise was created today upon receipt of news that Mobile is coming with strong delegation preparing to en- ter the fight with Birmingham and Mont gomery for the 1917 convention.
 In making his report for February, Dr. E. T. Camp publishes the names OF sev- eral prominent physicians whom he charges with being late in giving re- ports of births and death. He reports for the month 104 births and AS deaths.
 At the meeting of Post "I," Travellers Protective association, I. Zemurray was named chairman of the entertainment committee to plan for the state conven- tion, May 5 and 6. Instead of the trip on the Coosa river, ball game between Anniston and Talladega has been planned.
 In fight, said to have been over money matters, Sam Harvey and Bob Brown, both former convict guards, were badly bruised, and Browns right ear torn off, The fight occurred at Broad and Court streets
 Federal court will be in session at the federal building tomorrow, with Judge W. I. Grubb presiding. Only minor civil cases are on the docket At the same time, the preliminary hearing of Ben F. Mckee for train robbing will be held before United States Commissioner Pick ard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
N. w. SCOTT
 The Next
 Treasurer

My friends During the next few days reports and rumors no doubt of the most AMAZING character will be circulated as to the race for treasurer. Don't be deceived. Two score (40) in terested WORKERS are said tc be en- gagged in manufacturing sentiment in the last DESPERATE EFFORT TO PERPETUATE THE RING AND THE BANK IN THE TREASURER'S OFFICE. shall be elected. The ring candidate of the bank is DOOMED. So again I suggest that you be unswayed by man. ufactured sentiment and stand firm in your expressed determination to elect SCOTT, the fearless, the independent and the PEOPLES CANDIDATE treas urer of this county THERE IS A REASON.
 Purity at the courthouse FIRST Paid political advertisement by N w. Scott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25

In fight, said to have been over money matters, Sam Harvey and Bob Brown, both former convict guards, were badly bruised, and Browns right ear torn off. The fight occurred at Broad and Court streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25

In making his report for February. Dr. E. T. Camp publishes the names or sev- eral prominent physicians whom he charges with being late in giving re- ports of births and death He reports for the month 104 births and AS deaths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25

either country has overridden our rights
 With the intention of wronging or insult ing us, or that we have suffered such injury or such affront to our national honor as to justify us in going to war.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06

Up in he time His machine wa-
brought Out. tn" >li;!'lrs! tractor.
We're generally about rnllr-pln%
units ami sold in ll'r m"i"llInr-
hood nf $ 800 lu $1,000.
T." most farmers wIln already
had IL rra -ulIablc number of lIur-
es an Investment in one of tn.
larger machines meant rllmmin.
ICONS ih"rahIr risk.
The smaller tractor, at Il low
price. placed power farming rX-
prrirmrc in reach uf great many
people who could not otherwise.
have taken it.
Since he advent of luw-pricrd
tractor his bust has inrrcas-
ed 'rrnlrrn' ,s,,'y. Almost umr-haIt
Is many t:"jnrS W"r" pruduc-
cd i'm 1911 as had been built since.
HE start of IL" gas tractor in
du>try.
During 1913 II" output was al
most doubted and Indications are
that next year the demand will
greatly exceed the supply. altIl,
her" is Il planned production for
1916 of nearly twice ;tS many
nIarliinr> is were made last year.
Altin il is not 10 II" expected
that they will replace horses en-
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06
TO HANDLE FLOOD WATERS

At Il mass meeting held a
Grar"\ill" q few days ago by re-
representatives. along Lake Ira.
verse for tn" purpose Of furmll-
laling plans {" remedy he over
flow along the lake, as we'll as a
tn" outlet as far as Wallprtu',
n. d., senator RuInd was rIrrl",
secretary of The meeting.
A resolution WAS passed a>kin.
commercial "r2at,lZaIiom and hl,
mess and farming interests "I
Browns Valley. Wheaton. White
Rock. F'airmI"uni and Wallprtom
TO each appoint II committee nI
two for the purpose of forming ;
permanent organization in form
ulatr plans To- connect Big stone
and TraN"rS" Lakes, with a virA
of handling he Hood walters uI
Lake Traverse.
At the Wheat Commercial CIu!
meeting last Friday evening. Ia.
Club appointed Senator Ru>lad
and T.. f.. .J"uheli as heir com.
mite" {" represent Wheaton anI
the vicinity in this subject. A.
soon as the committees are APP
pointed in The other towns ill".,
representatives will meet and or
gamiZ" for united ACTION Whea
ton Footprints.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06
ROAD pRacs VS.. BUSTER

W Ilrn dry Wtalllrr comes tli'
dust from the road becomes {;
great nuiSamr" to- the housewife,
who lives near tn" road. In mans
cases windows IlaN" Ia be kept
closed tight to lessen tn" amount
of duSI> that slips in. TN" most
"If"rtiv" way of reducing The dust
nuisance is tn" us" of Il split log
drag on the road after every rain
The road dust comes largely from
IN" grinding up of The turned up
edges Of ruts made by wheels and
horses hnnfS. These can NOT form
unless wafer can stand on the
road bed and water cannot stand
on til" road bed if it is kept we'll
crowned and we'll packed as il will
he if I'D" road drag is used r""u-
larly. DRAGGING The roads will
mean Il good deal tn tn" house
wife. as we'll as /" travellers and
tl'"s" who hay" t" haul TO and
from The market.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06

tir"ly. il has been proven tractors
can h" used in cnilnrrt ION with
| horses. To better advantages than
either The tractor alone or the
horses alone
Statistics show There are g.
Io".nDO farms il, the United
. States ON which tractors ran be
used successfully. There are
30 tractors ON he market, 10
tw" OF them alike.
Farmers turnout tn" country
are thinking about and discussing
TRACTORS and many of them are
familiar With the subject. Two
or three years ago he majority OF
them had only very indefinite
idea as to what tractors or power
farming meant.
Agricultural colleges have Civ
ZEN valuable support by including
i'm their courses instruction in
Ii" han,iIim" and manufacturing
of gas tractors. The aI-around
tractor. for which there will be
to- biggest demand i'm tn" future
* an" which ga, be based ciic,-
r':!!y al blowing. chanting. harvest
inc, iiri' work, =" +. work and road
hlIii,iinH.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06
GREAT NORTHERN
TO SPEND S125, 900

: Contracts will shortly be let for
the erection of a new rOundhouSe
for the Great Northern al Brrck :
"nri'lge and also for a new station
AIRY boiler room.
Tli" plans call for a 1"llndllnuse
OF forty stalls. one of HE largest
ON The system. ana on" capable Of
accommodating the largest loco
motives now i'm service ON he road
The boiler holls" will also be
modern in every respect and am
ong The best on the system.
The total expense Of The two
improvements will be i'm the
n"i9Ilbnr'."nd Of Sl25.O0O.
Work ON I l' new buildings will
be started lust aS soon as wealth
or conditions will permit. and
will b" rushed With all possible
speed until completed.
such improvements as these
max" II certain that Brcckenrde.
will inrr"a>" in SiZ" and import
anre as a division point of the
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06
BASE BALL MEETING FRIDAY

We're oft. Put her second!
Throw her home! Come on put her
over III" plate. watts II" matter
with va! If you are IL base ball
fam and wan! to hear. all tn" base.
ball stun again this season ON
h" bias" bail diamond. rnlanat-
ing from the home team. Just
tro' up to the gymnasium this
Friday evening. March 81. and at
tend he has" ball meeting. None
too young. nome too old. and no
ia sword necessary. Preparedness
is positively necessary in order
that Wyndln"rr may hang up i
few SralpS this -Wymd-
mere Pioneer.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06

will be two stories i'm height, oi
stone and brick construction. Tn,
cost is n be about $50. 900.
Ih" laundry. boiler room. etc.
will take up the basement. Oh
The first floor will be tn" sheriff :
office. six cells With bath. also /,
padded cell. The dining room
kitchen. reception room and Iiy-
ing room will he ON This floor. Up
Stairs ih"r" are six more regular
cells with bath. and woman :
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06

and a juvenile cell. Four bed
rooms and all all for the use of
he shelf are on the opposite side
of the building ON this floor.
The commissioners have sold
bonds t" cover the cost of the
new building, which will make
possible some changes i'm he
court house that are necessary IT,
put the county records in a safe
condition.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06
HIGH COST OF "Llvlncn

1lI" expense OF the primary is
Indicated i'm an instance in Nor.
ton county. Their" was IL precinct
in which but ihr"" votes were
cast. u is about 10 miles from
the county seat. TN" expense 81
I he election officials. the cost of
advertising liz" election. he bal
lots for he precinct and II" trans
mission Of IN" votes to u" county
auditor to'aIcl Si6l. ui. more than
$50 for every vote p"llr'l.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06
CALL BIDS FOR SHERIFF HOME

The much needed county sher-
IFS rrsidenc" and Jail will soon
be a reality in Wilkin County. The
county board of that county has
accepted the plans drawn by Bue-
elmer 4 Ortiz of ST. Paul and bids
for the building are being adver-
tiscd and to he opened April Goth.
Tie structure will stand at the
corner of Fifth st. So. and Dakota
avenue. facing south and east. u
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06
TRACTOR COON IS DUE THIS
WEAR, 1919 OUTPUT TO BE
DOUBLE OF 1915

EIcr" IS q mess: Q" Of cheer fnI'
the farmer. tn" lowrrir"d farm
tr"r!or has arrived.
The first tractor designed 70
pull two plows appeared Two years
ago and sold in large quantities.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-06

Great Northern and will eventual
ly b" one of he largest and most
important ON the whole line
breckenridge Gazette.