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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
JUDGE AB OFFICIATES
 AT NEGRO WEDDING

Judge H. B. Abernethy of tie mu- nicipal court boasts of having as many forms of marriage ceremonies crammed up his sleeves as any judge, minister or justice of the peace anywhere. Regard less of what the occasion may be. Judge "Ab." boasts that he has the proper goods and can always be de- pended upon to fit in any corner.
 Yesterday afternoon, while in other sections of the temple of justice" law yers argued for their clients, others sought to condemn them and send them t. the walls, judges sustained and over- ruled objections and the various busi- ness of the county and state was car ried on with the usual precision ard dispatch, Judge "Ab." said the words Gin the language of Caesar and other eloquent Romans) that made one "Snowball Whiteye" and another 'Tootsie Highbrown" man and wife. It is not often that Judge "Ab." performs a ceremony like this in which he unites persons who trace their descendants back into the jungles of distant Africa, but as stated above the famous cere- monial judge has a line for all occa- SiOnS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
HEAVY JUDGMENT AWARDED BY JURY
 IN CIRCUIT COURT

An unusual verdict was rendered yes- terday afternoon in the circuit court before Judge c. B. Smith when s judg- ment for $5000 was awarded as danl- ages for an alleged assault and bat tery. The case was that of Manuel So- foul, who sued the estate of Nick Gu las for $10.0O0 damages for an alleged assault committed August 16, 19j4. Aft CT the suit was filed and pending trial the defenda1., Nick Gulas. was killed near his store at Ensley The suit was amended to include as plaintiff Will Gulas, administrator to the estate. At torney John w. Altman represented the plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15

Members of the city commission were placed against the problem of whether they should or should not enforce the fire prevention laws of the state and municipality yesterday afternoon, at a special meeting held to hear the protest of owners and agents of the various skyscrapers of Birmingham against the rigid enforcement of the state statute, which makes it mandatory that fire es capes are installed upon all buildings.
 City Engineer Julian Kendrick reported to the commission that he considered va rious skyscrapers in Birmingham, which were not provided with fire escape or inclosed stairways were a source of dan ger to human life is case of a serious conflagation and that the state law was clearly being violated. He asked for defi- mite instructions on whether to proceed and enforce the law or have the respon- sibility of the violations taken off his shoulders
 Various property owners who were pres- ent at the hearing at once registered a vigorous protest. The meeting was dwin- ding down into a debate between City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
UT s prin g House Cleaning

should not be confined to beating rugs and scrubbing floors. Clean out the ac- cumulated toxins" that come from heavy Winter foods that clog the liver and lower the muscular tone and vitality of the body. Eat Shredded w heat Biscuit with fresh berries or other fruits and green vegetables. Get back to Nature. Shred ded Wheat will bring the bounding buoyancy of new life and vigor. Contains all the goodness of the whole wheat grain. Nothing so strengthening, health-giving and satisfying. Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
Suits Filed

The following suits were filed in the city and circuit courts yesterday:
 Mrs. Alice Pebbly, Charles Conner, J. w. Conner and H. G. Canoles filed suit in the circuit court yesterday for $100O O00 against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway company, for the recovery of a tract of land and damages for detention thereof.
 A Cohn filed suit in the city court yesterday against the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company for $5OO0. The plaintiff alleged that he was se- riously injured on May 20, when one of the defendant company's street cars struck an automobile. in which plaintiff was a passenger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
BIG CROWDS ATTEND
 AVONDALE pFNIVAL

Great interest is being manifested in the revival at the Avondale Baptist tabernacle and large crowds are at tending the services. Dr. John F. Pur- ser of Atlanta is preaching at the tah- ernacle twice daily. Dr. Purser for years has been one of the most success ful pastors in the southern Baptist convention. and has also done noted work as an evangelist. He has come te be with Pastor Inzer and his church for 10 days, and q great meeting is looked for The services are held in the large open tabernacle at the cor ner of Avenue D and Spring street, easily reached by the Avenue '. Avon dale and Tidewater cars Morning serv- ices at 10 and evening at 7:45. Good singing and special music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the clerks office of the probate court yesterday
 Milton Silverfield and Miss Sara Belle Lipsitz,
 R. L. Byron, New Orleans, and Miss Gda Janette.
 $. T. Thompson, Sayreton, and Mrs Ola shannon.
 Schmidt A. Moore, Tuscaloosa, and Miss Hattie J. Mays.
 J. s. Nicholson and Miss Christina Kel- ley.
 George E. Wheeldon and Miss Fletcher L. Penney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
After Farm Loan Banks

Columbus, Miss, June 14.-(Speclal) Columbus is anxious to secure one of the farm loan banks which the federal gov ernment proposes to establish in various towns and cities throughout Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and other agricultur- al states in the south, and with that end in view Secrttary x G Weather'y of the local chamber of commerce has launched a campaign which is ba cked by the finan- cial, mercantile, manufacturing and farm- ing interests of this section and which will be prosecuted with the utmost vigor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
Motor Scout Injured

Motorcycle Scout Robert l.. Drake narrowly escaped death late Tuesday night when an Owenton- -Ensley street car struck and demolished the motor cycle he was riding at Third alley and Nineteenth street. north. MT, Drake was only painfully injured.
 q was going out of Third alley a. very low speed and blowing my horn. Several people were crossing the alley and after passing them I had to avoid an automobile by eros ing the car track. When almost across tlie track my machine was hit by an Owen ton Ensley car. The motorcycle was dragged about 50 feet" said Officer Drake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
Verdict for Defendant

The jury in the case or l.. c. Mont gomery against the Union Cotton O:i company for $100Go returned a ver- dicet in favor of the defendant. The case was tried before Judge c. B. Smith in the circuit court.
 The plaitniff alleged that noxious odors coming from the cotton oil plant, hich is located in Woodlawn. de- creased the value of the property in that vicinity. Five other cases were dependent on the verdict rendered in this case. The trial lasted rearly q week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
Officers Reelected

J. R. kennamer was reelected presi- dent and J. l.. Clemo was again chosen secretary of District 20, United Mine Workers of America, at a meeting held here yesterday. Mr. Kennamer has been head of the organization for some years and MT. Clemo has held the position of secretary for quite long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
Will PrObated

The will of the late T. $. l.. Basore, formerly connected with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway company, was probated in the probate court yesterday morning by Judge J. P. Stiles. The es- tate was bequeathed to his widow. Mrs. Minnie A. Basore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
Notice of $2OO,0OO Bond Issue

The Birmingham Ledger company has issued second mortgage per cent gold bonds. with the Title Guarantee Loan and Trust company, for s2O0,000. The bonds are payable in June, 1926, and the papers filed in the probate court set out the property on which the mortgage is given, including the Ledger building and ma chinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15

Majestc--"Where Are My Children?" with Tyrone Power
 Trianon-"The Primal Lure," with w. S. Hart
 Rialto-"The Redemption of Dave Darcy" with James Morrison.
 Strand-"The Perils of Divorce" with Miss Edna Wallace Hopper.
 Odeon One-"The Fireman" with Charlie Chaplin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
At the Photoplay Houses

Lyric-Musical comedy. Matinee at 3 F p. m. Evening at 7:3O and 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
LEVY ON THE ALERT

The above resolution came to the at tention of the city commissions through the alertness of City Comptroller Louis Levy, who, happening to be in the court house when the resolution was passed, secured a copy and gave it to Commis- sioner Barber.
 It was on the statements based on the resolution that President Lovelady of the board of revenue called up Commissioner Barber on the telephone yesterday and severely arraigned MT. Barber for his tendency to make incorporate statements or matters he knew nothing about
 But the resolution is very clear on the point that there exists a surplus in the county funds,' answered Commission CT Barber. it
 That is merely matter of bookkeep- ing" said Dr. Lovelady, for as a mat ter of fact, we borrowed that money to place it in the road fund.-
 How could I know whether you bor- rowed the money or appropriated 1t from the general fund?' answered MT. Barber. "All I had to go by was a resolution adopted by your board and approved with your signature that $125,000 had been transferred from the surplus to the road fund. It says plainly in the resolution that it has been ascertaned there ex- ists surplus. How could I know that this was merely a newfangled method of bookkeeping? All that I could go by was the official record of the pro- ceedngs before your board.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
COULD HAVE INQUIRED

You could have done me the courtesy of inquiring before making the matter pub lic," answered pr. Lovelady, "and the matter could have been explained to you. These intemperate statements are harm- ful'
 In referring to the telephone con versation Commissioner Barber stated that he could not see how he nad been discourteous in his statements about the board of revenue as what he had said was based upon an official reso- lution passed by the board of revenue.
 "Now, how can Dr. Lovelady accuse me of making incorporate statements and of being discourteous." said Con- missioner Barber. when I base my re- marks on the official records?
 q have served notice on the city commission that at every meeting in the future until the next state elec- tion I intend to speak on the subject Of the unification of the county and city governments.
 At Tuesdays meeting of the con- mission I spoke on this subject and without having any idea of crsticiZing or embarrassing any member of the board of revenue I commented on trc resolution appropriating $I25,000 out of the surplus to the road fund. J made this comment simply to contrast the conditions of Jefferson county with the impoverished civic treasury If this city and Birmingham contributes near ly 75 per cent of the revenues of the county. My point was that with one government there would be great economy of administration and much moneys for public works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
First 42-Centimeter Shell Brings Response from
 President LOvelady
BARBER CONTENDS
 HE IS SIMPLY GOING
 BY COUNTY RECORDS
LOvelady Maintains S125,000 Was Sim ply Borrowed From the General Fund for Use of the Road
 Fund
By RICHARD F. LESSER

Is there a surplus in the general fund of Jefferson county?
 President R. F. Lovelady of the board of revenue informed Commissioner Arlie Barber yesterday that there was no sur plus-and that in point of fact the $125, ,00o transferred to the road and bridge fund had been borrowed for that purpose"
 Commissioner Arlie Barber stated yes terday that he had no means of knowing whether there existed a surplus in the general fund of Jefferson county and his statements before the city commis sion were based on a resolution adopted signed by R. F. Lovelady president ol the board.
 The resolution in question follows:
 At a regular session of the board of revenue they passed the following reso- ution
 ''Whereas, It has been ascertained by this board that there exists a surplus ir the general fund of the county, and ir the judgment of this court it will pro- fer said general fund to the public road fund of the county a portion of such surplus, therefore, be it
 Resolved That the treasurer of the county be and is hereby authorized and directed to transfer from the general fund of the county to the special road fund of the county one hundred and twenty-five thousand ($125,00W dollars oi said surplus existing in said general fund, to be used for the working of the public roads or the building of bridges or other wise improving the public roads as the board may determine.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Special meeting of Newspaper club at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
MUST BE CAREFUL

But it appears that I must te care ful in the future and have a 6onfer- ence with members of the board of revenue before I quote figures in their official proceedings. I haven't the least desire to offend any of the good broth
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28
Teachers Institute.

A joint teachers institute composed
OF the teachers from Charles and st.
Mary's Counties began at the AcDon-
ough Institute on monday last and will
Conclude today.
Two sessions day are being held at
which educational topics have been dis
o., ,4 b weil known educators. The
weather has been Indictment most Of
the week, but practically full attend
ace of the teachers Of the two counties
have been. made.
The teachers are TO be commended
for their prompt attendance and int r
est manifested in the exercises. From
practical standpoint this Institute has
BEEN productive Of more real good than
any previously held, as the programme
was formulated aud instructors employ.
ed te meet the demands OF the elemen.
cary rural school.
Owing to lack of space we are unable
to publish the programme.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28
10 THE CoL0RED
VOTERS.


In voting the organization ticket for
delegates to the State Convention, the
colored voters OF the County will have
the opportunity TO vote for two Of their
own race, both of whom are substan.
tiai citizens Of the County, one a sue
cessful farmer, John F. Dorsey and the
other a successful merchant, J. Weeley
Roy The organization, Mr.. Colored
V i~r. did not FOO you about the col
o.s. .aa-,d.ts you bad last fall for
County Commissioner. but told you
frankly ITS attitude. The anti organ
zation forces promised to support him
but did not live up to their promises.
and dropped him entirely on the day Of
the Primaries and that this is true
every colored man in the County knows.
This being true. and non that you have
the opportunity Sir. ooIored Voter, to
send two Of your own people TO the
State Convention you should not AL
TO grasp the opportunity.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28

One of our highly honored citizeus,
Mr.. j. W. Montgomery, who for the
past five months has filled the position
as sampler in the State Tobacco Ware
house, returned to the county with a
cleal record that one may be proud of.
Dunug his administration as sampler
he d. voted his unt'rirg energy to the
wel.Ie Of all concerned, setting an ex-
am le to all his associates. Being a
ma, Of integrity as well as business
ability, he attended strictly to bus F..
ness, gaining the confidence and esteem
of all. His departure being mnch re-
GREETED by the business communit,
Mr.. Montgomery IS one Of .ur best
citizens, his principles are admired by
all and the county people should feel
proud Of the fact that he was consid-
cred one of the best men the ware
house has bad for years. Citizens of
such type should be at the helm to
look after the county's interest, they
deserve recognition.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28
Entertainment At St Mary's Hall
Newport

The large and representative audience
that filed St. Mary's Hall GU Easter
Monday night will not soon forget
the interesting performance they wit
messed. Complete success marked the
proceedings from start TO finish; and
amply rewarded the Pastor, F. Brad
ley, and his co-operators for all their
efforts. The beautiful balmy evening
uuabled visitors to travel long dis
tances in comparative comfort. The
hall was testefuily decorated, and The
design and adorment of the stage were
greatly admired by all present.
The play entitled "A Rank Decep-
ton" was decided success. 1t Was
light, breezy. piquant, full of wit and
humOr, and without dull moment
from beginning to end. Too much ear-
not be said in praise of the caste which
included Mr.. aud Mrs. Lyon, Miss
Kathleen Mattingly, Miss Maude
Clements, Mr.. Denis Mattingly and Mr..
Carl Clements. Their Interpretation
Of the various characters gave abund-
ant proof of talent and originality, and
the audience gave unmistakab'e indi-
cation of their candid appreciation =
The different parts were played with a
naturalness, grace and ease that would
do credit to many who daily appear be
fore the footlights. What impressed
the writer most was the excellence of
the b. play. To be natural and at
ease on the stage, when one has moth
ing to do, or say is most difficult, and,
demands good deal of originality and
talent. This difficult feat was accom-
plished by the players on Monday
night with remarkable success. They
certainly deserved the warm and hearty
congratulations they received from
every member of the audience.
When the play was over Fr. Bradley
expressed in few words his deep ap
probation of the kindness of the visi-
tors In coming to the entertainment,
aud gave special thanks to those who
had come long distances.
The dance that followed the play was
thoroughly enjoyed. Crowders Band
a. usual gave tine utmost satisfaction
VISITOR.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28
gARNUM & BAILEY
CIRCUS COMING.
Greatest Show or Earth Will
Positively Exhibit in This
Vicinity.

At last the welcome news has been
announced that the Youngsters and
olds.ers OF this vicinity will have an
opportunity to visit the Bsrnum T.
Bailey Greatest Show or Earth
This great show will he within easy
travelling distance when it exhibits in
Washington, ID. C., May S-9.
Thit year Barnum Il Bailey al :
nounce an all new novelty circus,
composed OF m IRE foreign acts than
ever before. An important feature
is the new, Oriental a,ectacal4r pay
cant, "Persis, or the Pags4nts Of The
Thonstrd an One Nights,n 10 this
gorgeous display IN re- than 1850
persons participate. TIE Oriental
musir incidental to the production 10
rendered by $50 musicians, ard $500
costumes are worn in the n us
actions of the pa cant.
The circus program will he one of
unusual novelty and variety. MOfs
than 4S0 srsnic artists will appear n
the various acrobatic, aerial and rid
ing numbers, and an army Of fifty Of
the funniest clio gns on earth will
keep the audience convulssd with
laughter. Among the new acts to l. 9
offe' ed for the first time tn 9 senson
re four great troupes of Chinese ar
lists, presenting complete Chinese
circus, rsplete wi h thrilling aerial
and acrobatic feats. The famous
Hlnneford Family, champion riders
OF Europe, are another impor. atior,
as is also Signor b. ohghi. ltaly's
famous dwarf equestrian. More than
twent, trai led animal acts will be in
Guided in the program, headed by
Palienberg's two marvellous troupes
Of trained bears.
The Barnvn e. Bailey Circns Is
larger this season than ever before
and require SO cirs to transport it.
Il carrI,s 400 pers ms, 1855 horses
and greatly enlarged menagerIe Of
los cages and Al elephants. adv'.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28


by local applications, as they cannot
reach the disease portion of the ear =
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is used by an inhamed con
ditiou Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and tn tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be DESTROYED
forever; nine cases out Of ten are caus-
ed by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
infiammed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness [caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
Senp for circular. free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, Toe.
Take Halls family pills for constipa-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28
In Memoir lam.

In memory of our dear father, who
departed this life Apr. 8, 1915, after
suffering months with paralysis OIL
how sad and lonely since death came to
our home and summoned our dear
father, John A Gray, who is silent for
ever. oh II we could only hear him
speak once more. Sleep on dear father
take YOUR rest for God kroweth best
We sure do miss you. He is gone but
not forgotten. He leaves to mourn his
loss widow and seven children as fol-
lows: Mrs. Magia Gray. Misses Virginia
Gray, of Baltimore, Md Josephine
Bette and Lucy, Of Ripley, Mrs. James
Adams, White Plains; Messrs Bernard
and George Gray, Of Ripley. He was
"a years of age. His funeral look
place Apr. 0, at McCouehie C.u ~.
Lomax & Penn had charge I the
funeral. By His Loving Daughter,
advt Mrs. Matilda Adams.
In sad but loving remembrance OF our
dear sister, Ella E. Briscoe, the seventh
daughter Of the late, Lewis and Harriet
Ann Briscoe. Born April the Sth, 1872,
at White Plains. Nd, and died April II,
1916, il the City of New York.
We miss you dear sister,
More than words can tell.
We miss thy sunshining face,
And the voice we loved so we'll.
Dear One, Thou weren't conscious Of
the tears we shed, and the mortal an
guish we felt when the hearse bore thee
slowly away on thy burial day. Ye,
God, eliminate space and time and make
ns all ha INV with Thea for All etarnity
BY her Beloved Sisters and Brothers
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28

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