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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Christine Thacker ================================================================================ March 2004 GLEANINGS FROM THE SOUTHERN STAR January 25, 1888 - November 25, 1913 The above papers are from Ronnie Danner of Ariton, was told that Mr. Joseph Adams of the Southern Star had put the Ariton info together. His papers were 85 pages, only did 79 of them here, the others has been posted from the Southern Star issue of June 23, 1976, IE History of Ariton, and What Is Ariton. There may be some typo's with a file of this size, the papers some were hard to read. Good luck to all, CGT. I wish to Thank the Troy Bank & Trust in Ariton for coping all the papers that they copied for me so that I can post this info online for others to read. CGT. (Jan. 1888 -June 9, 1914. CGT) January 25, 1888 Stations of E & 0 from Clayton to Ozark: Flag Station - W. L. Pratt's ; Full Station - Louisville; Flag Station - Murphey McRae's; Full Station - Elamville; Full Station - Dean's (not yet established); Flag Station Barnes Cross Roads; Full Station - Ozark. November 14, 1888 Sunday rates from Dean's to Eufaula and return- $1.00.E. E. Charlton, G. P. A. December 12, 1888 "Dean's Station is one of the booming little towns in northern Dale. Three months ago there was not a stick cut, as to the location of a town, but now they have one or two stores in successful operation, several more in course of erection, and everything bids fair for Dean to become a town of some prominence. Mr. James J. Dean, the father of the town, owns some very desirable property there, and invites people to come and locate with them." "We learn that whiskey will be sold after the first of January at Dean's Station on the E & 0 RR. "Why cannot the Post Office Department establish a post office at Deanville? It is one of the most booming and growing stations on the E & 0 and the people are loud in their call for it.(Post Office Department records indicate a P. O.- Weed near present residence of Rufus Ziglar, March 1886; Dean Station, November 1888; Ariosto, September, 1890; Charlton, March, 1891; Ariton, August, 1905~CR) February 27, 1889 "We spent last Sunday in the booming and growing little station at Dean 's. Although the people of that place have not as yet built a church, but will soon begin the erection of a neat and substantial one. The people of Dean's feel the need of a church and an academy and we are glad to say that will be built in a short time. We spent the day very pleasantly and Messrs Frank Passmore and James J. Dean placed us under many obligations to them for the many courtesies extended us while there." Editor "Messrs Weed, Williams &: Weed at Dean's are doing a very successful business." May 15, 1889 "There will be a depot built at Dean's during the next few months" June 5, 1889 "The citizens in the vicinity of Dean's Station will meet on Saturday the 15th of this month for the purpose of establishing and locating a school." July 3, 1889 "Work is progressing fairly on the depot at Dean's Station." July 17, 1889 "J.C. Barnes of Rocky Head has the best field of corn in Dale County. He will harvest 1000 bushels on fifty acres." August 21, 1889 "The depot at Dean's Station is about completed." September 4, 1889 Messrs Dean & Barnes have erected a large and commodious warehouse at Dean's Station, and are ready for weighing cotton." September 18, 1889 "The Primitive Baptist Association will meet with the Church at Prigrims Rest near Dean's Station next Saturday and Sunday. Excursion rates will be allowed from Ozark." November 13, 1889 "Plans were announced that Alabama Midland would build a depot one mile from Dean's. Several lots had been sold with enough capital to make "Hill City boom." November 27, 1889 "J.H. Wood to Star-"Hill City is booming and lots selling above par." January 8, 1890 "Ara" "In honor of the A.M. Railroad's gifted attorney- Ariosta A. Wiley, I am allowed to name the depot and Town, at the crossing of the Clayton and Elba road, Ara- a contract of Aritosta. He was a noble boy. He is now a bright star of promise in the galaxy of Alabama's distinguished men. The name in full, or in contract, is significant both of the man and nature's everlasting Hills of the place. The place for the town is now surveyed and mapped. The Road is nearing completion. The gates of the Hills are opened never to be shut, to let the King of Commerce in. The territory of farming lands is amply sufficient. The advantages of Montgomery and Savannah markets, by a "Through line is secured. The facts alone are enough to warrant he conclusion, that Ara, in the near future, will be a city of life and business. The Old Ridge Road for years, in the long ago, proved a stream of wealth in the lap of the Bluff City (Eufaula), until Troy, by its short distance, diverted its course. Ara will bring back the greater wealth of enriched farms and more energetic people of the "Old" road, and verify the declaration "that a city on a hill cannot be hid." Signed, S. J. Doster "A bar room has opened at Hill City, a point on the Midland, a few miles above here." (Although mapped and surveyed - Ariosta was never incorporated) June 11, 1890 Mrs. John H. (Phoebe) Weed died of Typhoid fever on Thursday afternoon, June 5, 1890. She was buried at Mt. Paron. The couple had been married 46 years. July 9, 1890 From Dean's-- "Prof. Keaton of Coffee County is teaching a flourishing school in the building formerly used by Dean and Barnes as a warehouse. Three miles above here Miss Cullie Searcy has a splendid school. "W. F. Sammons is a "good farmer and merchant as well as a fine gardener". Pea River affords fine fun for the merry angler." Dean's handled 2000 bales of cotton the previous Year. "George Dean, the clever depot agent, wears that same ole broad friendly. grin." Signed, Fax August. 13, 1890 J. C. Barnes had been appointed the pot agent at Ariosta. Weed, Williams & Weed, who had been in business at Dean's for two years, had moved all of their merchandise to their new store in Ariosta. April 8, 1891 The citizens of Charlton were making plans tO incorporate the Town of Charlton. June 10, 1891 James T. Hollan reported an "all day" sing at Charlton on May 31. Brother Marion Cooper presiding. A large gathering from Dale, Barbour, Pike, and Coffee were in attendance. The benediction was by Rev. D. C. Allen. July 15, 1891 "There was an election at Charlton Monday to ascertain whether or not the town should incorporate. The incorporation side won by a majority of twenty-five." Incorporation papers: "We the inspectors after being duly sworn to conduct the Election fairly for Corporation, or no Corporation hereby certify that on the 13th day of July, 1891, there was twenty-three votes cast "for Corporation" and no votes cast "against Corporation". Given under our hands - James J. Dean, J. H. Wall, J.K. Laney, Inspectors." Corporate limits of Charlton "To extend from the school house now known as the public school house in said town of, Charlton three-fourths (3/4) of one (l) mile from the center thereof in every direction. August 5, 1891 "Rev. T. H. Stout, of Midway, organized a Baptist Church at Charlton, formerly Dean's Station, on the E & O last week and held a protracted meeting afterwards. Fifteen joined by letter and four by baptism. The following elected deacons: M. A. Smith, W. F. Sammons, T. R. Searcy. Clerk, E.R. Phillips, 'Assistant, H. R. Jernigan. A building committee of fifteen was appointed to lOQk after building a church, the greater part of the money for which has alread.y been secured." August 19, 1891 - (letter from "Blind Bartemus" of Hawridge relating to Charlton) Dear Joe: "Mr. M. A. Smith is the leading merchant there (Charlton). Now Mitch is in no way related to Baron' Munchausen, Eli Pepper of Tom Pepper, the most noted liars of different periods. So what he tells me I know to be true. He has sold up to the first of August, fifteen thousand dollars worth of goods. During the last season Charlton sold 1600 tons of guano and received 2300 bales of cotton. The city is now incorporated. A city election was held one day last week. James Dean Mayor, J. H. Barnes, marshal, and Messrs Smith, Sammons, Searcy, Phillips, and Jernigan chosen for aldermen. Mr. Jernigan is the boss contractor and builder. He now has a host of carpenters at work. He has some five or six first class building in course of erection. Prof. Searcy has charge of the Charlton Academy and does credit to himself and honor to this excellent institution. The principal business firms are M. A. Smith, J.K. Sams(?Sammons cgt.), Phillips and Dean, J. H. Wall, L. E. Jay and others. Surely Charlton is a flourishing city, and Ozark had better look well to her laurels for this infant city is sapping her financial life blood and don't You forget it. Please remember Joe, this puff is gratis. I will strike some of those fellows for a cigar if they respond I will divide." March 16, 1892 Charlton "has been quite lively for the past few days, musicals, pinder parties, strolls, drives, politics, etc., have put new life in it and almost everyone has a quicker step and a brighter eye than for sometime." ALABAMA LEGISLATIVE ACTION 1899 "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, That from and after the passage of this act, it shall not be lawful for any person to buy or sell any spirituous, vinous or malt liquors within one mile of the Universalist Church, located near the Town of Ariosta, in Dale County, Alabama. Be it further enacted, that any person violating the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than twenty five nor more than one hundred dollars, or may be sentenced to hard labor for the county for not less one nor more than six months. " Approved February 21st, 1899. Southern Star- August 3, 1904 THE GREAT BEAR CHASE "Editor Star: --If you will allow space in your columns, I will attempt to give you a sketch of the black bear chase we had in upper Dale on last Friday and Saturday. The bear was chased up Pea River from below Johnson's bridge on Friday evening up to near the widow Lester's place where the dogs lost the trail. Someone phoned ahead that the bear was making his way up the river. On Saturday morning Jack Bledsoe found his track where he had crossed the road going up the country. The news spread and the crowd began to gather and by 7 o'clock the chase was on in earnest. The first time he was seen was at Mr. Parker's above Newtopia. He was chased from there down Black creek for some distance and then he made his way for Claybank swamp. The dogs were in close pursuit and he was finally headed off and he turned back to Black Creek swamp. Finally, about 5:30 in the evening, he was located in a cane brake in the field of C.F. Barnes by two negroes, Martin Tucker and Jake Lightner, who killed him by shooting nine times. The crowd kept gathering to where the bear was killed until more than fifty people witnesses the scene. Pe weighed 125 pounds. He was skinned, cut up and divided among all who wished to try a bear steak. The chasers were from Big Judah Creek to Pea River, and from Elamville, Barbour county, to Barnes X Roads. R. S. Wolfol lost his hat during the chase, but I think he will get it, as I understand that he has offered a reward of twenty-five dollars for it. ' I will close, wishing the Star and its many readers much success." E. P. Whitehead The Ozark Tribune -January 25, 1906 "ARiTON, ALA" "When only eight months ago there was nothing but woods and vacant fields, now stands a thriving little town - Ariton. Something over a year ago it was decided to unite the towns of Charlton and Ariosto, and a site half way between the two towns was selected for Union City, by which name it was known until the post office authorities changed its name-,taking "Ari" from Ariesto and "ton" from "Charlton. George W. Bray, of Ariosto and S. S. Jones of Charlton were the first to move to the new town, each erecting a nice brick store. Others soon followed, and today there are three brick and ten frame stores, post office, a nice school building, gin, warehouse, seed houses and a livestock company. Mrs. Sammons is at present, keeping the hotel but another and larger building is being erected for that purpose. There are at present five or six residences being erected, and the livestock company will soon erect a building on the south side of the street. Hacks meet trains both at Ariosto and Charlton, and indeed they are already quite "citified" up there. Town of Ariton: May 1, 1906. Incorporation proceedings - April 13, 30, & May 1, 1906. Notice of an Election to determine whether the town of Ariiton shall be incorporated, Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of April, 1906, the probate Court of Dale County and Hon. W. P. Windham, Judge of probate, rendered a decree and order calling and directing an election to be held in the corporate limits of the town of Ariton as it is proposed that the same shall be incorporated, to extend a mile and a half from the center of the Public well, where the same is now located in the town of Ariton in every direction, said election to be held in the vacant room under the Masonic Lodge building, in said town of Ariton, within the hours prescribed by law for hold1ng elections, on Monday the 30th day of April, 1906, said election to be held to determine whether or not said town shall be incorporated as a town, J. C. Barnes, E. R. Phillips, G. T. Weed, and others. For Incorporation: - 45 J. W. Richardson S. S. Jones Against Incorporation - 5 C. A" Sammons Clerk G. T.. Weed Managers W. L. Dean Filed in the office of Probate Judge for record May 1, 1906 at 11 o'clock a.m." Ozark Tribune - November 27, 1906 "We, the undersigned merchants and business men of Ariton, Ala., agree to close our places of business on Thanksgiving Day, from 9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m." T. G. Pritchett - J. C. Thagard - Briley & Hartzog - Ariton Mercantile Co. - A. G. Strain - G.F. Roland - Fain & Sons-I. L. Johnson, M.D.- S. S. Jones - J.W. Richardson & Bro. R.B. Norris & Bro.- R.H. Norris, M.D. - Ariton Dispensary Seglar & Powell - G. W. Bray. Southern Star - October 10, 1906 LAST WEEK'S STORM There is no denying the fact that the storm which begun in this section last Wednesday a week ago and Thursday terminated in a hurricane, did this country such a vast amount of damage that at least a year of favorable conditions will be required to overcome the effects. The entire country visited by this great disaster is in a deplorable condition, and the swiftness of the great destruction makes it all the more awful and appalling. Only a week before the fields were ripe with the promise of a glorious harvest, and now the greater part is swept to destruction. Trees and fences were blown down, corn and sugar cane were laid low, the cotton which was open was blown out and and that, as well as that which remained in the boll, is rendered worthless by the seed sprouting in the lint of such an extent that the ground looks as if a new crop of cotton was up and the stalks are green with new leaves from the sprouted seeds. The amount of damage done in Dale County is beyond calculation, but the courage of our people will overcome these difficulties, and their prosperity and happiness will he restored. With all these terrible trials our country and its people have much to be thankful for; true the property loss will foot up to a large amount, but no life has been lost, while in less fortunate places the loss of property has been much greater and many lives have been sacrificed to the destroying storm. We still have our loved ones to cheer and comfort us. With health strength to make up our property loss and good old mother earth will smile on us in time with pleriteous harvest to repay the toil, but in the coast cities and towns there is sorrow and wailing for those who will never smile again or be seen on earth any more. Truly in the midst of this great trouble we are much better off than many other sections and it is the part of true manhood to be thankful to the great Creator that conditions are no worse; to take up the burden and bear it without murmur and to set work at once to save all that is possible. The conditions are bad but not as bad as they could be, and not as bad as they are in other sections. So, let us be thankful that things are no worse and with stout hearts and willing hands set to work to retrieve our losses. Ozark Tribune - December 8, 1906 TEACHERS INSTITUTE HELD AT ARITON, ALA. NOV. 23-24. Institute was called to order by Superintendent W. M. Head at 7:30 o'clock Friday evening. Song by institute after which devotional exercise by Bro. S. S. Jones. Welcome address by T. G. Pritchett. Response by W. E. Wagner, both. of which were interesting and to the place, followed by a very interesting address by Prof. C. L. McCartha of Troy, Ala. How to teach Geography was thoroughly explained by Miss Lidie Gachett and C. R. Athey. How to teach Language and Grammar, was fully explained in the most interesting way by W. E. Wagner and C. L. McCartha. An exceedingly excellent talk on music in the public schools by Miss Ruby Michell. Public Schools, Libraries, and what the teacher should read, was very ably presented by C. L. McCartha. Enrollment of Teachers, Misses Ruby Michell, Lena B. Berry, Jennie Blair, Sue Mae Faulk, Lidie Gachett, Mattie Bledsoe, Sue Bledsoe, Monie Cherrie, Bessie- McKnight, Edner Trawick. Profs. C.L. McCartha, C. R. Athey, H. E. Wagner, W. E. Belle, P. w. Weed, B. L. Hutto, W. F. Preston, W. H. Briley, J. W. Hutto, D. C. Halstead, J. F. Richardson, W. J. Dominey, G. L. Brannon. The value of Historical Studies was well explained by G.L. Brannon and H.W. Weed. The following resolution of thanks was read and adopted. We the teachers of this Institute of Dale County, extend our hearty thanks to the people of Ariton for the kind hospitality which they have extended us while in their midst, and especially the interest they have shown in the cause of education by attending of institute work. May god bless you and your school, and may your sons and daughters in your school be a success; and speak out nobly for you as a people. D. C. Halstead, W. F. Preston, G. L. Brannon, Committee. The Institute was dismissed by singing God be with you till we meet again. John N. Phillips, Sec. THE TOWN OF ARITON Council Chamber of the Town of Arlton, Alabama The first meeting of the mayor and Board of Councilmen of the Town of Ariton now meet upon the call of the Mayor, and upon the call of the Mayor there are present J.E. Barnes, Mayor J.C. Barnes E.R. Phillips Councilmen R.F. Norris W.W. Weed W.L. Dean The Mayor makes known to the councilmen that the object of this meeting is to organize the board and begin the business to come before the Board. On motion of E. R. Phillips seconded by J. C. Barnes the Council unanimously adopted the School Room in the Town of Ariton as a Council Chamber in which The Mayor and Council shall hold their Sessions and transact the business to come before them in the Town of Ariton Till another Council Chamber is Secured and Provided. J. C. Barnes made a motion which was Seconded by W. L. Dean That the Council do now proceed to election end appointing of a person to the office of Clerk and Treasurer of the Town of Ariton which motion being adopted is unanimously carried and the name of J. W. Richardson being placed in nomination he is unanimously elected and appointed and on motion it is decided and resolved unanimously that the Clerk and Treasurer shall make bond to be approved by the Mayor of the Town of Ariton in the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars to be conditioned that he will faithfully discharge all the duties of the office of Clerk and Treasurer of said Town So long as he holds Said office or discharge any of the duties thereof. On motion the Council next proceeded to the appointment and election of a person as marshal of the Town of Ariton and the name of Porter Whitehead being placed in nomination he is unanimously elected and appointed and he is declared to be the marshal of Said Town for the present term of said office. On motion the bond of Said Marshall is fixed at the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars, which he is to give before entering upon the discharge of the duties, & his bond is to be conditioned that he will faithfully discharge the duties of his office So long as he holds the Same or discharges any of the duties thereof. J. C. Barnes makes a motion which is seconded by W. L. Dean that the Council employ M. Sollie to draw up a code of ordinances, rules and regulations and by laws for the Town of Ariton and Said motion being put is unanimously carried and M. Sollie is employed for Said purpose. His compensation is fixed at the price of $25.00. J. W. Richardson Approved May 23, 1906 Clerk J. E. Barnes, Mayor THE TOWN OF ARITON July 5, 1906 The Council called together by the Mayor for the transaction of business. An ordinance was passed to have a Dispensary in the Town of Ariton. Then a committee of three was appointed to Secure a house for the Dispensary. A motion was carried to adjourn. J. W. Richardson J. E. Barnes ClerK Mayor THE TOWN OF ARITON July 11, 1906 Council called to order by the Mayor. The following business was transacted: Elected a Salesman for the Dispensary in the person of J. B. Dean at Twenty Five Dollars per month ($25.o0). There being no other business the Council adjourned. J. W. Richardson J. E. Barnes Clerk Mayor THE TOWN OF A RITON December 12,1906 Council called together by Mayor. An ordinance No. was passed against false swearing, etc. A motion was carried to adjourn, also ordinance against shooting fireworks. J. W. Richardson J. E. Barnes Clerk Mayor THE TOWN OF ARITON August 8, 1907 Counci1 called to order by Mayor. An ordinance was passed forbidding'Hackmen & Hotell parters from crossing outside rail of Side track while passenger trains are stopped at Depot, ete The Council adjourned by a motion. J. W. Richardson, Secretary & Treasurer J. E. Barnes, Mayor THE TOWN OF ARITON July 3, 1908 Council called to order by Mayor to consider buying a gasoline engine and erecting a Tank. They decided not to buy an engine nor to erect a tank. The Council adjourned without any further business. J. W. Richardson, Clerk J. E. Barnes, Mayor THE TOWN OF ARITON August 10, 1908 Council called to order by Mayor, J. E. Barnes. Motion by J. C. Barnes to affirm election of Present Trustees, J. S.; Dr. Norris, and G. B. Dean. Seconded by W. W. Weed, motion was carried, their term of election 4 years. Council and Mayor agree for Town of Ariton, Ala. to pay 360.00 into Public School fund of this District. Council adjourned. J.W. Richardson, Clerk J. E. Barnes, Mayor THE Town OF ARITON September 9, 1908 Council called to order by Mayor for purpose of calling an election. An election was ordered. Council and Mayor also agree for Town to pay balance on Schoolhouse Seats. Council adjourned. J. W. Richardson, Clerk J. E. Barnes, Mayor THE TOWN OF ARITON SECTION 1. THE CORPORATE LIMITS. The corporate limits of the town of Ariton shall extend one and one-half miles in all directions from ,the public wells as a center. (Approved~ Monday, April 30, 1906) (Limits reduced to one mile in 1911) SECTION 37. 40. Schedule of Licenses. SECTION 40. 2. For each public race track, twenty-five dollars. 10. For each fortune teller, or phrenologist, five dollars. 17. For each peddler of medicines with vocal or instrumental music, or both, ten dollars. 33. For each doctor, dentist, druggist, or apothecary, ten dollars. 37. For each livery and feed stable, five dollars. 43. For each undertaker, ten dollars. 45. For each dray, cart, hack, coach, omnibus, or other vehicle drawn by one-horse or other animal for public hire, five dollars. 60. For each dancing master, ten dollars. 67. For each steam ginnery, ten dollars. 79. For each photographer, or daguerrian artist, two dollars and a half. . 92. For each buggy, wagon, or carriage manufactory, twenty-five dollars. 100. For each mule, or horse drover, ten dollars. 103. For each organ grinder, ten dollars. 107. For each cigar factory, five dollars. 129. For each bell game, fifth dollars. 130. For each flying jenny, fifty dollars. 135. Each automobile let for hire, ten dollars. 140. Each theatorium or moving picture galley, ten dollars. SECTION 90. WORK ON STREETS. All male persons residing within the corporate limits between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, not exempt by law, shall be, required to work on any street, avenue or alley not more than ten days in each year. SECTION 125. Any person who unlawfully, willfully, or maliciously injures, destroys, or carries away any bridge or portion thereof, must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. SECTION 133. Any person who keeps a bawdy house, or house of ill fame, or house of assignation, must On conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. SECTION 164. Any person who fights, or causes to be fought, any chicken, dog or other fowl or animal, or bets any money or other thing of value on the result of such fight, must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. SECTION 176. Any person who sells, barters, exchanges, or gives to any minor, any cigarettes, or cigarette tobacco or cigarette paper, or any substitute for either of them, must on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. SECTION 179. Any person who engages in any sport, game, public exercise, or exhibition on Sunday, Must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than fifty dollars. SECTION 197. Any person who rolls or pushes or runs any wheelbarrow or hand- car on any paved sidewalk, must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. SECTION 198. Any person who rides or drives through or upon the streets at any gait faster than six miles an hour, (except in cases of urgent necessity, to be judged by the Mayor), must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more, than one hundred dollars. SECTION 203. Any person who sleeps upon any street or sidewalk, must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. SECTION 227. Any person who, owning or having in his possession or under his control, any dog or hog known to worry, or kill sheep, domestic fowls, or goats, Who suffers such dog or hog to run at large, must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. SECTION 230. Any person who sells, barters, delivers, or gives any spirituous, vinous, malt, or intoxicating liquors of any kind, to another, shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. Adopted - 1909 Ariton Advertiser August 19, 1913 Dr. R. J. Bateman will lecture here on the 12th of September, for the benefit of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church. He is an orator among orators, do not fail to hear him. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Laney, of Ozark,. spent Sunday in the city. Seamore Beasley, who lives on Ozark Rt. 4, has recently had his home repainted. W. E. Blocker is making preparations to erect a nice home on his place on Ariton, Rt.1. Mrs. M. Pruitt, of Montgomery, after a visit to her son, Dr. E.L.M. Pruitt, has returned home. Misses Lula and Mary Dean and Lois Dillard are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dillard in Clio. E. E. Paulk, who lives on Main St., has recently had a nice brick fence built on the front of his premises. Mrs. J.A. Richardson, of Rutherford, Ala., after spending several days in the city, has returned home. P. M. McLure, Henry Windham, Abe Garner, Ed Williams, Fate Weed, and J.N. Renfroe spent Sunday at Blue Springs. Mr. and Mrs. J.Y. Richards, of Troy, are the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Powell, near here, on Ozark, Rt. 4. CUSHING-DEAN To the surprise of their many friends, news was received here last Friday morning announcing the marriage of Miss Jewel Dean, of this city, to Mr. E.C. Cushing, of Gainesville, Fla. The ceremony took place in Waycross, Ga. Mr. Cushing, having spent last night in the city visiting, was returning home, while Miss Dean also left for a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Robinson, at Newville. They continued on their journey to Waycross, where they plighted their vows in matrimony, which was indeed quite a surprise to their many friends. Miss Dean is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dean, of this city. She possesses a great personality, and is accomplished. Mr. Cushing is a young man, who is well known in the business circles of Gainesville, Fla., where he is interested in the gents furnishing business. Mr. and Mrs. Cushing will be at home to their friends in Gainesville, Fla. Their many friends wish for them much happiness and success. The Commissioners Court, in session in Ozark, for several days recently, had as a main topic the road question. Many were the complaints presented to this body of the unthoughtedness of the farmers that so often try to utilize too much of the county's property in cultivating crops. At places the roads are plowed to, such an extent that it looks more like new ground than a public highway. It is earnestly hoped that none of our farmers will be accused qf this act. Let's try to help build the roads instead of tearing them down. On last Wednesday about seventy-five people enjoyed a fish fry at Munn's Mill. The day was delightfully spent in fishing and bathing. Mesdames George W. Bray, Myra Roland, J.F. Jackson and Misses Viola Byrd and Mattie Dickert, and T. W. Marsh and George Wynn spent one day last week at Blue Springs. E.R. Phillips, G.W. Bray, Henry Jackson, Frank Richardson and a number of others spent last Thursday in Troy, attending the barbeque and opening address of Chas. Henderson. Rev. E.G. Finn filled his regular appointment here at the Baptist Church on yesterday morning and evening. The services were well attended and his sermons as usual of a very high type, and highly appreciated. September 2, 1913 Did you see that crowd here Saturday, some cotton for a town of this size to secure. All roads lead to Ariton. We want your cotton. Ask your neighbor why he brings his staple to this place--because we always pay the top price of the market. Uncle Sam is making it hot for the white slavers, the country over. It is not necessary to carry a Woman to an immoral place and dispose of her for Uncle Sam to get busy, but if a man takes a woman for an immoral purpose, then he must face the white slave law penalties. A small but enthusiastic Troy youth wbo heard Hon. Chas. Henderson speak here, could not hear him very well at times, for the applause and other noise. But he caught a good many snatches of the speech. Hurrying home afterward, he said to his mother, "I hope Mr. Henderson is elected Governor!" The mother being proud of her son's evident enthusiasm and his early interest in politics, asked why, desiring to hear the reasons. "Because," said the youth "I understood him to say in his speech that if he was elected Governor, he would give every little boy in the State a dime" Jack Folsom, of Farmers Academy, was in the city Sunday. J. C. Barnes is weighing at the Farmers Union Warehouse this season. CITY SCFOOL HAS FINE OPENING Monday morning marked the most auspicious event in the life of this city school, being the opening for the Fall term, with the largest attendance ever recorded. Rev. A.G. Strain, pastor of the Universalist Church here, delivered the opening address, which was a masterpiece. His talk was a most impressive one. The exercises were well attended by the parents. There were about eighty pupils enrolled at the opening of the school; a much larger attendance is expected a little later. The school will be under the management of Prof. H. W. Weed, who comes to this place highly recommended, with Miss Lois McFadden as teacher of the Intermediate Department and Miss Ola Weed, teacher of the Primary Department. With this corps of teachers there is all the evidence that this will mark one of the greatest records in the life of the school. MISS DICKINSON RETURNS Miss Selma Dickinson, who had charge of the millinery department of the Ariton Mercantile Company last season, of Atlanta, Ga., has arrived, and will again have charge of the same department for the Fall season. Miss Dlckinson made quite a number of friends here last season who will be pleased to note that she is again among us. Jim Fussell, of Florida, was the guest of his brother, W. W. Fussell, here last Monday. Lamar Stephens, O.K. Weed and Randall Phillips, of Ozark, were in the city yesterday. September 12th--lecture by Dr. Bateman, of Troy, for the benefit of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church. George and Bee Trawick went to Madrid last week, where they participated in a ball game between Madrid and Graceville. The many friends of L. M. Grimmer and E.K. Windham will be glad that they are recuperating after a very narrow escape in goat riding on last Tuesday night. Last Tuesday afternoon, about dark J.A. Edmonds, who lives on College street, killed a rattlesnake with twenty rattles and a button. The reptile was killed in the road just below his residence. NOTICE---I wish to announce that I have charge of the Peoples Warehouse at Ariton, Ala., for the coming season and would appreciate very much your patronage. Huey Armstrong. K. OF P. CONVENTION The Ninth District Convention of the Knights of Pythias was held in Midland City last Friday and Saturday. The convention was largely attended, having excellent addresses by some of the most brilliant Pythians in the State. Friday night they were honored by a banquet tbat was in4eed a credit to the lodge. Prof. R.L. Hutto, A.N. Fain, and W.H. Briley, of Ari ton Lodge No. 280, attended the convention as the representatives of our local lodge. They reported a grand time. Dothan was selected as the next place to hold the convention, which will be held sometime in February. September 9, 1913 Four cotton buyers at Ariton--some hot competition. Get in line and bring your cotton here--it will pay you. Some good work has been put on some of the main streets of the city recently, using the new road scrape. We hope to see all the streets in better shape soon. Make your preparations to attend the lecture to be given at the school house Friday night by Dr. Bateman, of Troy. For the benefit of the Ladies Aid Society of the M.E. Church. Topic "The Man Behind the Gun." Last week's Herald had a glowing headline: "Cotton is 12 1-2 cents in Ozark today," the same day we paid as high as 12.75 cent. This is one of the "reasons why" we have such a good cotton market. S. C. Folsom, of Farmers Academy, was in the, city last week with cotton. Mr. Folsom long since has found Ariton head and shoulders above its neighboring towns in the cotton business, and therefore sells most of his crop here. Last Friday and Saturday we received exactly 240 bales of cotton, some of the cotton bringing as high as 12.80 and the seed selling as high as $22 per ton. Ask your neighbor why he brings his cotton to Ariton--there is a good reason. It has been rumored at Ozark that they were contemplating building a brick wall between Ariton and that point in order that they might keep, their customers from bringing their cotton to Ariton. We advise that they give a better price for the staple and cut the storage out. We believe this will remedy the complaint to a great extent. Judging from an editorial in last week's Ozark Herald is seems that the editor thinks that their town should wear the colors for the season in paying for more for the first bale of cotton than Ariton. If he will kindly make an investigation of the hundreds of bales that have been received since the initial bale we feel certain that he will not be so loud in his praise. STORE ROBBED IN OPEN DAYLIGHT On Friday afternoon about two O'clock to the great astonishment of the owners, J.W. Richardson & Bro., it was discovered that their safe had been rifled of the cash which it contained. The local firm, conducts a mercantile business, on main street. On last Friday, when their store was crowded, someone availed themselves of the opportunity and slipped into the office, which occupies a space in the rear of the building, and secured the cash box out of the safe, which contained $130 in currency. Upon discovering their loss several attempts were made to locate the party who did the deed; however, up to the present nothing definite has been found that would point to a conviction. It is supposed that the thief made his escape through a window. The tracks were followed to a nearby swamp. Every effort is being made to apprehend the culprit. There will be a public working at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon, in order that the campus may be rid of weeds, rubbish, etc. If you can possibly spare the time to lend your assistance it will br greatly appreciated. FOUR COTTON BUYERS HERE This is just exactly twice as many buyers as we have ever had and from this point alone you can see why we have such enthusiastic cotton market. Ariton has long since established her reputation as the best cotton market in Southeast Alabama from which we are enjoying a cotton trade for beyond our boundaries. When a farmer has a chance to get a better price for his cotton and also save the storage it is money matter entirely, it will pay him to carry his cotton a few miles further. We receive cotton daily that has much nearer marketing places; however, they see it to their interest to bring it to Ariton. WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICES Last Wednesday night at the new Methodist church on College Street, the second service of the weekly prayer meeting that was recently organized convened. The service was conducted by W.R. Myers. The meeting are well attended, and no doubt there is a great deal of good accomplished. S.S. Jones will conduct the service on Wednesday evening. You have a cordial invitation to attend. McGHEE- GAMBLE on last Sunday morning, at the home of the bride's parents, on Ozark Route 2, occurred the marriage of Miss Jessie Gamble to Mr. Walter McGhee. The impressive ceremony was conducted by Rev. Pope, of Cole's Bridge, and witnessed by a number of their friends. Miss Gamble is a young lady of many admirable traits and has many friends who wish her much happiness. Mr. McGhee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McGhee, of Ariton Route 1, and is a young man held in the highest esteem by all who know him. School Opens This Week Come to us for school supplies, We will give one resurrection plant to the first 25 that buys 10c. worth of supplies. We carry a full line of tablets, examination tablets, composition books, pocket dictionaries, erasers, crayons, pen holders, ink, pencils, etc. Your trade will be appreciated. POWELL & DEAN Jim J. Barnes, of Ozark, was in the city last Friday. Miss Mary Dean left yesterday for a visit to Newton. Mrs. J. O. King and son, Maxwell, went to Ozark last Tuesday. Wyatt Dillard left last week for Troy, where he goes to enter the State Norma College. Wyatt Dillard, who is attending the State Normal School in Troy was visiting here Sunday. Miss Ora Hutto left Monday afternoon for Troy, where she goes to enter the State Normal School. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Searcy, ,of Spring Hill, are the guests of their daughters, Mrs. E.R. Philllps, here. The following party chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Barnes recently spent a most enjoyable day at Blue Springs: Misses Selma Dickinson, Lilla Mae Sammons, Viola Byrd. Miss Lillie Dominey, of Enterprise, after a visit to Mrs. H. W. Weed, has returned home. While here Miss Dominey received notice that she had accomplished in securing a life certificate to teach. She is probably the youngest teacher in the State holding a life certificate. Miss Dominey has accepted a position in the Fairview school at Birmingham and will have charge of the Primary Department there for the ensuing year. Her many friends here wish to congratulate her on the most excellent record she has made. September 10, 1913 Last Thursday we received 157 bales of cotton. And it keeps on coming. What? Cotton, cotton, cotton. The farmers a good distance from here are just beginning to learn of this place as a cotton market. This is shown by the steady increase every week. If you have never tried us, bring just a bale--you will be surprised. Much interest is being manifested in the Wednesday evening services. At the last service there was a Very nice congregation, however, as many are just learning of the new services it is expected that there will be much larger attendance in the future. The services will be conducted by Prof. H. W. Weed on Wednesday evening. You have a cordial invitation to attend. DR. BATEMAN'S FINE ADDRESS On last Friday evening at the School, Dr. R.J. Bateman, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Troy, and one of the most noted orators in the State, made an address in the behalf of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church. The topic of his address was "The Power Behind the Throne." Speaking for about an hour and fifteen minutes, Dr. Bateman held, his audience spell-bound. Woman was never more beautifully portrayed, painted in her gown of silver, with her sunbeam kissed bair, with her eye of sky blue, just as God gave her to us, a goddess, a perfect specimen of love and purity. His theme could not have been made more impressive than with the power in which he presented this beautiful picture. Many beautiful illustrations were brought in showing the power of woman and the great accomplishments made by some of these individuals. His address gave many beautiful thoughts for the advancements of this great people to higher and nobler ideals; some we feel sure will find lingering places in the minds of many of his hearers. Dr. Batsman was introduced by Rev. A.G. Strain, pastor of the Universalist Church here. Music was furnished during the evening by Miss Snellgrove and Miss Pritchett. CARD OF THANKS In behalf of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church we wish to extend to Dr. R. J. Bateman, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Troy, our most hearty appreciation for the address he so willingly gave us last Friday evening here. We trust that the good seed which he sowed will give an abundant yield. OPPORTUNITY FOR LYCEUM COURSE Last Thursday, Mr. Pound, of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city in the interest of the Alkahest Lyceum Co., of that city, with the view of closing a contract with parties of this place for a lyceum course for the coming season. A course comprised of three numbers was selected and an effort will be made to see if the town is anxious enough for these high-class entertainments, by selling season tickets enough to defray the expense of the contract price. All the entertainments will be of a very high-class kind and will prove beneficial as well as entertaining, and we sincerely hope that our people will show their appreciation for the efforts to secure these great artists by purchasing tickets, which will be sold at $1.00 for single tickets and $2.00 for double tickets. These tickets will entitle the bearer to admission to all of the attractions for the season, otherwise by attending, each attraction will be 50 cents admission. Do not let this good movement fail on account of you. Have something to say that will help the promoters ; show that you are glad of the good movement on foot: buy a good season ticket, prevail on your friend to do the same. If we get this co-operation we will have a Lyceum course here this fall; should you fail to lend cooperation, we will not have one. UNVEILING OF MONUMENT On the 21st of September, the W. O. W. Camp lodge 327, at Ariton, will have a memorial service for the purpose of unveiling their monument erected in honor of the late Lewis J. Bledsoe, who was a member of the local lodge. The services will be held at three 0'clock in the afternoon, and all visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. The local members are requested to meet in their lodge room promptly at 1 0'clock. BOY BREAKS HIS ARM Falling from the rear of a wagon, Shelly Richardson, the twelve-year-old son of J. W. Richardson, had the misfortune, of breaking his arm, last week. His many little friends hope that he will soon be able to be Out. September 23, 1913 A very delightful entertainment was given last Friday night at the home of Mr. And Mrs. T. G. Pritchett, for the benefit of of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church. Several games were indulged in, music was furnished by Miss Pritchett. Ice Cream was served. UNVEILING OF A MONUMENT HERE On last Sunday afternoon the local camp of Woodmen of the World held a most impressive ceremony at the Cemetery of the Baptist Church for the unveiling of the monument recently erected in honor to their deceased brother, L. J. Bledsoe. Meeting in the lodge room, the local camp and a number of visitors from. the various camps in this section, marched to the cemetery where the exercises were held. The address for the occasion was delivered by Professor N. A. Jones, of Ozark, which was indeed a masterpiece, bringing out the fraternal brotherhood as only an orator of his ability could so beautifully do. Miss Lois Dillard was the reader of the day, delivering a poem that was highly praised. She is a reader of rare note and possesses a personal magnetism that adds greatly to her selections. The unveiling was one of the largest in attendance that has ever been held here. The lodge is a very strong fraternity and grows with an unceasing energy. SCHOOL NOTES Friday afternoon an Arithmetic contest was given, to ascertain who could do the quickest work. This was quite interesting. Audrey Byrd and Effie Pritchett did the, choosing of sides. Erffie's side Won. All of the pupils have been practicing since, and another contest will be given soon. The literary society met Friday afternoon, being called to order by its president and the following program carried out: Reading, Eva Roland Question box, Debate. Subject, Resolved: That the Indians suffered greater wrongs from the U. S. Government than the negro. Affirmative side was championed by Mattie Sammons and Dewey Sammons, and the negative side by Effie Pritchett and James Thornton. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative side. Society paper. The program for next Friday afternoon is: Debate Resolved, that a sailor has more hardships than a soldier. Affirmative --Audrey Byrd, Robort Dean; Negative- Bunyan D., Bama Paramore. Question box. Story by Prof. Weed. Society paper. Election of officers. The parents and patrons are cordially invited to visit the school on Friday afternoon. MILLINERY OPENING Regardless of the inclemency of the weather on last Friday and Saturday the millinery opening at The Arlton Mercantile Co.'s store proved a grand success. The parlors were decorated with cut and pot flowers with added fragrance as well as beauty to the handsome display. The hats this season are much smaller in size and carry out the designs of the late dresses in every respect. Flowers, plumes and furs are being used to a great advantage this season. Miss Selma Dickinson, of Atlanta, is again in charge of the Millinery department for the season, having filled the same place last season. ARITON "RUNS" AHEAD Or OZARK Many brags haVe been made recently in regard to Ariton surpassing Ozark in most of their undertakings. Now we have succeeded, in making another record. Last week the high sheriff and others affiliated with the law, Were badly beaten in a hard-down foot-race directly to the swamp, receiving a tip that there was a party near this place that had been connected with traffic in a business that was not in accordance with the fish and game laws, they came here to make further investigations. After trying to locate the party they at length found him in Ariton, and upon approaching him, he realized their mission and immediately joined the bird gang, with officers on the trail, some on foot and others in buggies; he succeeded in winning the race by several laps. Later word was sent to his home of their mission and what ne would have to do to avoid these races daily. The case was immediate1y settled. TO GEORGIA COMMITTEE GOES IN JUDGE SPEER CASE Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, Proceedings looking to the impeachment of two Federal Judges are now before the House Committee on the Judiciary. The Committee will soon dispatch a sub-committee to Georgia to take testimony in the case of Judge Emery Speer, who is under fire. Charges against Judge Rufus Thayer, of the U. S. Court at Shanghai, will be probed in the near future The charges against Speer are not considered, to be very strongly backed up. October October 7, 1913 A NEW COTTON RECORD MADE Again we have broken all cotton records for Ariton. On Last Saturday he received two hundred and thirty-three bales of cotton, breaking all past records. The cotton market ranging around 13.75 and the seed market around $22.00. If we do not lead in the cotton business why do we continue to grow? Ask your neighbor and he will tell you why we pay better prices. Remember the cotton buyer pays your storage; this alone is a saving of 40 cents on the bale. Get in the crowds, and bring Your cotton to Ariton. GOOD CORN RAISER Paul Hutto, the 9-year-old son of Prof. and Mrs. R.L. Hutto, in Ariton, has just finished gathering 98 and 5-14ths bushels of corn from one acre of land at a cost of 27 cents per bushel. This is quite a record for Dale County land. PLAY AT SCHOOL HOUSE To a very appreciative audience, the ladies of the Baptist Church presented last Friday night, a play entitles "A Virginian Heroine," in the auditorium of the City School. Each character was well represented. "Miss Dickinson, as "Topsy," was an ideal negro and could not have improved upon it even by an old timer. "How The Story Grew," another short play, was presented, causing much laughter. The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church deserves quite a great deal of credit for the work they so freely donated in the production of these plays. The proceeds will go to the building funds of the Baptist Church. LIGHTNER- -BAGGETT The many friends of the contracting parties will be agreeably surprised to learn that on last Wednesday in New Brockton, P.G. Lightner and Miss Ora Baggett were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Best wishes are extended them by their many friends. PRAYER SERVICE The prayer services were conducted on last Wednesday evening by Prof. T.G. Pritchett. Much interest is being manifested in the meetings and it is predicted than much good will be accomplished. The lesson for tomorrow night will be taken from the firstt ten verses of Galatians, sixth chapter. The services will be conducted by W.C. Barr. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Miss Mary Dean has returned from visit to Newton. M.L. Cahey and Misses Cahey, of Argooda, were visitors in the city last week. W.w. Fussell attended the Windham-Brantley nuptials at 0zark Sunday night. Mrs. T.R. Searcy, of Spring Hill, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E.R. Phillips, here last week. Miss Mary Dean left Monday morning for Ozark, where she goes to take charge of a school near that place. Miss Lula Dean left Monday morning for the Burks School house where she will be employed for the coming season. Misses Annie and Laura Faust, of Clio, were in the city last week shopping. Miss Annie has accepted the Paulk school and Miss Laura has accepted the Post Oak school for the coming year. L.M. Grimmer, who has charge of the school at Rocky Head, opened his school a week ago, with a banner enrollment. Every indication is that they will have one of the best rural schools in the county this year. News from Montgomery is that Mrs. E.R. Phillips, who is there for an operation on her optic nerve, is some improved. An operation was performed last Sunday and she is resting as well as could be expected under the conditions. She will be away for about two weeks, provided she continues to improves. Mrs. T.R. Searcy, her mother, is with her. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. October 21, 1913 J.J. Barnes, of Ozark, was here last Friday on business. Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Weed and children have returned from a visit to Camp Hill. Miss Mollie Cherry left Sunday for Pine Union, where she goes to take charge of the school for the' present scholastic year. D.S. Todd has recently sold his home on Main Street to Frank Richardson, who will move there on the first of November. Mr. Todd will occupy the home vacated, by Mr. Richardson in old Charlton, which he took in the consideration. SCHOOL NOTES The school is about ready to begin manual training in earnest. Great good will be derived from this feature of work. The basket ball team has, been organized with Effie Pritchett as referee and much pleasure is expected from the games. The pupils Will know how to appreciate the well when it is finished. The boys of the school have their baseball club and enjoy the games. The following were absent from their grades during the past week: Mattie Sue Dean, Louis Weed, Sally and Dawson Richardson and Ruth Bryan. The following program was rendered at the meeting of the Literary Society: Debate: Resolved, that Robt. E. Lee was a better general than U.S. Grant. Affirmative --Maxwell King, Lois Dillard; Negative--James Thornton, Edwin Dean. Judges-Audrey Byrd, James Barnes, and Robert Dean. A decision was rendered in favor of the negative side. The points, which go to show that both men were great generals were, well brought out. "To Ask and to Have," James Thornton. Quite, a deal of interest has been manifested in the School in the ball games here recently. Dividing into two factions, naming one the Athletics and the other the Giants, the latter has succeeded in winning four games. Max King, who is manager of the Giants announces that they will continue the same dose this week. September 30, 1913 BOLL WEEVILS IN BOTTLE Rev. J. J. Byrd returned last week from a trip to Atmore, where he had been attending the Primitive Baptist Association. He brought with him several boll weevils confined in a glass bottle, having gone into the field and picked them off himself. Having kept the weevils in the air tight bottle four days, they were thought to be dead, however, upon close examination they were found to be alive, which goes to prove that the eradication of the boll weevil is to be more than mere play. This is a proposition that all of our farmers should study on and be ready to combat the pest when it puts in an appearance. TACKY PARTY Arrayed in styles from the "Landing of the Dutch," to the present, there never was a more enjoyable evening spent than on last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. McKnight, in which a number of the young people participated in a tacky party. The costumes were sights to behold. Persimmons, pomegranates and also stick candy were served at intervals during the evening. Games in keeping, with the occasion were indulged in. Misses Dickert, Cora Pritchett and Annie Lee Jones were the hostesses of the evening. IMPROVEMENTS The home of Dr. J.H. Patton has been completed on Main Street and is indeed a credit to the town. Work is progressing rapidly on the new brick church of the Universalists. The home of Geo. B. Dean looks very pretty in its new colors, being painted red, with white trimming. The city officials are to be complimented upon the road work that has recently been done in our city. RECORD DAYS ON COTTON Ariton received 161 bales of cotton on last Thursday. Cotton brought I3.45; seed brought $22 per ton. No storage is charged on cotton. On last Friday we received an hundred and seventy-one bales of cotton. The cotton market was 13. 70, and the seed market was $22. Many new ones are coming daily; they, too, are beginning to realize that Ariton is the best cotton market in South east Alabama. Remember that the first saving on your cotton is the storage--farmers do not have to pay storage on their cotton in Ariton, we do that for you. See how anxious we are for you to come to see us. Last Saturday we succeeded in breaking Friday's record by twenty bales weighing one hundred and ninety-one bales. This is the largest number of bales that Ariton has ever received. The cotton market went as high as fourteen cents, and paying as much as $22.50 for seed. This is some evidence that it pays to bring your cotton to Ariton. The Senate won out on 427 of its amendments; receded from 151, and compromised on 97, and the conferees disagreed on one subject only, cotton futures taxation. The report was ordered printed. It will be considered in the House tomorrow. SCHOOL NOTES An Arithmetic contest was given at the school on Friday. The boys contested the girls. There was great excitement as to which side would win. The girls proved successful. Friday afternoon the Literary Society met, and elected, the following officers : Pres ., Mattie Sammons; Vice-President, Lois Dillard; secretary, James Barnes; critic, Audrey Byrd; program committee: Mary Dillard, Vera Griffith, and Robert Dean. The following program was carried out: Debate: Resolved that sailors endure greater hardships than soldiers. Affirmative side Audrey Byrd and James Thornton; Negative, side, Banna Paramore and Marvin Waller. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative Story, by Prof. Weed. Reading, Mary E. Powell. Society Paper. All af the patrons of the school are invited to the school Friday afternoon, next when the following program will be followed: Debate: Resolved that whiskey is a greater destroyer than war. Affirmative, B. Trawick, Mary Dillard; negative, James Thornton, Emma Dickert. Question box. Past life of Lois Dillard, by James Barnes. Future Life of Lois Dillard, by Edwin Dean. Reading, Lois Dillard. Society paper. BAPTIST AID SOCIETY The Baptist Ladies Aid Society met last Wednesday afternoon with Miss Lois McFadden. Had a most interesting meeting there being twelve members present. After devotional exercises the business program was taken up. The society voted to have a bazaar during the week before Christmas. They will give a play "A Virginian Heroine," on Friday night, October 3rd. After the program a two-course luncheon was served. The society then adjourned to meet two weeks hence with Mrs. William Weed. UNVEILING OF MONUMENT On last Sunday at Center Ridge occurred the unveiling of the monument erected by the Woodmen of the World in remembrance of Geo. V. Forman, deceased. LYCEUM COURSE SECURED After some zealous work on the part of some of the citizens we are assured of the fact that we will have the pleasure of witnessing one of the courses snt out by the Alkahest Lyceum System, of Atlanta ,Ga. Although enough tickets were not sold to defray the expense of the course, six of our citizens signed a contract to stand good for the amount should we receive a deficiency in the sale of tickets. This act is to be commended for the anxiety of these parties in putting this place on higher planes of educational and social standing. By securing one of these courses we have the pleasure of having some people with us who have already reached a very high standard in their various lines, and entertainers who will be most interesting. The course will consist of three attractions as follows, the Alkahest Artists, composed of three young ladies, an elocutionist, a vocalist and a violinist, each an artist in their special work. Second, we will have Walden, the magician, one who has entertained thousands upon thousands of people, and carries the reputation of being one 0f the best on the road. The course will close with a number by the Boston lyricist, composed Of two ladies and a gentlemen. Features of their program are vocal selections, cornet selections, trombone solos, marimba phone solos and duos, cartoons, pastel, readings and songs, monologues and humorous sketches. This attraction was on the course in Troy last year, and from a number who witnessed the performance they claim this attraction is worth the price of the season ticket. Season tickets, for the three attractions, are on sale here, single, $1.00, and double tickets, $2.00. Jesse Hutto left Saturday for Tennessee, where he goes to accept a position with the Wrought Iron Stove Company. W.T. Fletcher, of Birmingham, representing the Birmingham Seating Company, was in the city Saturday in the interest of the firm. He will return this week to make a bid on seating the new Methodist Church. October 14, 1913 O.U. Metcalf has on display at his store a stalk of velvet beans, which was raised on his farm near town. This is another evidence of what can be done in farming. The brick work on the new Universalist church which is being built here has been completed. The wood work will be pushed to completion, and when finished will be one of the best churches in the State of that denomination. FREE MINDS, FREE ANKLES The London Opinion, gives the following opinion: The truth is that the free mind has made inevitable the free ankle. Our girls are no longer content to be tied up like bales of cotton. They have learned the use of their legs on the bicycle, on horse-back, and in the hockey field. The masculine leg is not a valid mystery. Why should the feminine leg be regared as a dreadful secret dedicated to the allurements of the ballet? After all, our girls may not be quite so bold and quite so bold and quite so bad as we, in our flaming innocence, imagine. Perhaps they are right in assaulting the stupid tyranny of sex. BAPTIST AID SOCIETY The Baptist Ladies Aid Society met on last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. William Weed. After the usual devotional service, a business session was held. A most interesting meeting was had, and refreshments were enjoyed by all. The Society adjourned to meet with Mrs. W.W. Fussell on Wednesday, Oct. 22nd. A BIG COTTON DEAL One of the largest cotton transactions ever made in this country was made last Thursday night when the Ariton Mercantile Co., sold to the Malone Cotton Company, of Dothan, 1,200 bales of cotton. Ariton is receiving more cotton this season than ever before. The present receipts are far in advance of previous years. J.E. Barnes spent Sunday in Headland. J. Matt Williams made a business trip to Troy Thursday. Jack Folsom, of Farmers Academy, spent Sunday in the cIty. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Weed and family are, visiting friends and relatives. Misses Lucy and Mary Emma Key, of Ozark, were the guests of, Miss Lois Dillard here last week. Mrs. Eliza Scott, of Ariton Route 1, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Dilliard , in the city. She has attained the age of eighty-four years and still enjoys excellent health. October 28, 1913 On last Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal Church here one of the most interesting Sunday School Convention ever held in this county was rendered by most efficient workers. The convention was called to order by District Sunday School association President T. G. Pritchett, who made a very interesting talk in regard to the work. "Why Attend Sunday School" was the subject discussed by Prof. H. W. Weed. His subject was well analyzed and some very good points were brought out. E.T. Riley, who is principal of the Skipperville School, made a very appreciative talk on "Teaching temperance in the Sunday School." Mr. Riley is president of the Dale County Association and has made a creditable showing in his work. The convention was well attended, not a vacant seat being left in the auditorium. The audience should receive special mention for their attentiveness, which goes to prove their appreciation of the efforts of these untiring workers. Miss Ora Hutto', who is attending the State Normal at Troy, spent Sunday with her parents here. Dr R.O. Cotter, of Longstreet, and Dr. R.O. Norton, of Louisville, were in the city last Wednesday. W.R. Baker, of Ariton, Route 1, opened his school at Prestwood last Monday morning. Although the attendance was rather small at the beginning much interest is being manifested in the school and the prospects are indeed bright for a most prosperous scholastic year. November 4, 1913 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Dr. J.H. Patton and Mrs. Joe J. Dean have purchased lots from W.C. Barr, on Main Street adjoining the property of Dr. Patton. Wm. Paul, of Ariton Route 2, has purchased the home of Mrs. J.J. Dean in Old Charlton. Mr. Fussell has purchased the new home of Chas. Dickert, which is in course of construction on Bowden Avenue. Ed Laney and son, Jay of Ozark, spent Sunday in the city. Last Saturday was another record breaker for the merchants here. Ariton is being well represented at the Pike County __ this week. Jesse Hutto has returned from an extended trip through northern Alabama. Prof. H.W. Weed attended the Teachers Association in Ozark last Saturday. Rev. A.G. Strain has returned from an extended trip to Arkansas and Texas. Porter Whitehead has moved into his new home on College Avenue, which was recently completed. E.R. Phillips spent Sunday in Montgomery, being accomplished by his wife on Sunday night. Mrs. Phillips has been in Montgomery several weeks under treatment of speciaists for ? eyr trouble. Her many friends will be glad to learn that she has sufficiently recovered to return home. November 11, 1913 Services were held at the Baptist Church yesterday, being conducted by the regular pastor, Rev. E. G. Finn. The services were well attended regardless of the inclement weather. E.R. Phillips, Jr., of Troy, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of his parents. Ed Barnes, of Greenville, was here last week the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Barnes. Mrs. E.R. Phillips left Monday morning for Montgomery, where she goes to have another operation performed for an abscess of the optic nevers, from which she has suffered greatly for several months. She has had a number of operations before, and her many friends extend sympathy and wish her a speedy recovery. Born-- To Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Fralish, a boy. GIN DAYS On account of the greater portion of the cotton being ginned the gins have agreed on special days for their work, which are as follows: Dillard gin, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Zigler gin, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Weed gin Monday Wednesday and Friday. Look over your stock of winter underwear and see if you short of anything; if so we have the goods.--Ariton Mercantile Co. November 18, 1913 WOULD MEAN MUCH FOR THE TOWN People of Ariton, if you were asked to help establish something that will be both pleasant and profitable to the town, would you do it? I believe you would. Do you blame the men and boys for lounging on the streets and telling smutty yarns? where else can they go? Many of them have no books or magazines at home to read, so they naturally wander off and gather on the streets. Now, why cannot Ariton have a public library and reading room,. Not a large library, but a collection of a few good books, good magazines, and papers, etc. It would not cost much. If every person would help just a little a nice place could be fitted up very attractively and have the best magazines and papers. It could be kept open two or three hours in the afternoon for the ladies and others who could use it at that time; then two or three hours at night for the men. I know nothing just now that Ariton is more in need of than something of this kind. What do you think of it? Can we do it? Won't you think about it? We can do it if we will; and there we will be better off than sitting on the streets. 5,863 BALES ARE WEIGHED Regardless of the small crop of cotton this year the warehouse here has weighed up to Monday at noon 5,862 bales. For the whole season of 1912the total bales weighed was a little over 5,400 with some over 7,000 bales for the season. Ariton has secured for itself the name of being one of the best cotton markets in Southeast Alabama and it is no unusual thing for cotton to be brought here through our competitive points. Besides always giving the limit of the market for the staple, the farmers are not charged storage, which within itself is a nice saving on the season's crop. DANA WALDEN, MAGICIAN We have just received a letter from the Alkahest Lyceum System announcing that Dana Walden, the famous magician, has been booked for this place, which will be the first attraction of our course, on Thursday, Dec. 11th. GIVES WELL TO SCHOOL R.P. Zigler, who has had the contract for boring the well at the city school completed the contract last week. After boring 162 feet they succeeded in reaching a stream that supplies about four gallons of water per minute. The City Council is to be congratulated upon their liberality in donating the well to the school. W.C. Windham, J.O. King, W.W. Fussell and E.K. Windham made a trip to the scene of a wreck on last Thursday, near Clayton. John Nathan Renfroe, who resides here, was one among the first to arrive at the scene of the disastrous wreck on the Central near Clayton last Thursday. Mr. Renfroe was enroute home on the freight from Eufaula, where he had been attending the fair. He rendered very valuable assistance in helping to extricate those who were pinned beneath the wreckage. Dr. Stephens, of Louisville, was in the city last Thursday enroute to Dothan. Dr. Stephens, in speaking of the wreck which occurred near Clayton, said it was one of the most pitiful sights that he had ever seen. There were nearly two hundred, more or less hurt in the wreck and owing to the delay in physicians arriving from other towns the suffering was awful. "I have administered medical attention to at least twenty-five today," said Dr. Stephens. A SCHOOL YARD FENCE NEEDED Why can't the school ground be fenced, so it can be beautiful? We have a fine school building, of which everyone is proud, and noe[sic] let's turn the wheel just a little more and enclose the grounds and have a nice flower yard on the front which will add very much to the looks of the place. Remember that it is a home for your children the greater part of the day for several months, in the year, and why not make everything just as pleasant and attractive for them as possible? your teachers are willing to, and are going to do every thing they can do to make the school profitable, the house and surrounding as pleasant and attractive as possible. But they cannot accomplished half the work that is needed to be done alone. They must have the Co-operation of the patrons in words, works and money. If you are called upon for help(do not get uneasy, for you will not be called upon for more than you have!) consider well in what direction your help is to go before you refuse. Have you realized that there is no other one thing in your town in which so many people are interested or so closely connected with the school? Help your teacher make the school the center of attraction for the town. The ladies of the Baptist Aid Society will sell oysters at the Peoples Bank building on next Saturday. Your patronage will be highly appreciated. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church realized something over fifteen dollars from their Oyster dinner and supper last Saturday. The proceeds will be placed on the carpet fund for the new church. November 25, 1913 A NEW FIRM IN ARITON E.R. Phillips, Jr., and J.B. Dean have closed a trade to open an up-to-date drug store here about the first of January. New fixtures will be purchased throughout and when completed will doubtless be one of the nicest drug stores in this county. Mr. Dean, who has been conducting a drug store here for several years, is one held in the highest esteem by all who know him. Mr. Phillips, a son of the well-known cotton buyer, E.R. Phillips, of the Ariton Mercantile Company, is a pharmaceutical graduate of Auburn and has been holding a very responsible position with the drug firm of Herbert McLeod in Troy, for sometime. R.W. FOUNTAIN SELLS STABLES R.W. Fountain has sold his livery stables here to his brother, J.E. Fountain. Mr. Fountain was recently connected with the Barr Mercantile Company here, but prior to this time was connected with the livery business. R.W. Fountain has not announced yet his future intentions. MILLING CO. MAKES LEASE A lease was recently made from Reynold Smart, of Brundidge, in which the Dickert Milling Co., of this place, comes in possession of 200 acres of land two miles from Tennille, near the A.C.L. Railroad. The lease was for five years. About 180 acres of the land is covered with fine timber which will be hewn and prepared for the market. At present the mill is situated on the Elisha Payne place, four miles east of Ariton. Mr. Dickert says he hopes to get his machinery moved and ready for business about the middle of January. Drs. Patton & Matthews Physicians Ariton, Ala. Office phone 37. Dr. Patton, residence phone 14. Dr. Matthews, residence phone 29. __________ J.w. Barr, of Troy, was the guest of his brother, W.C. Barr, here Monday. Superintendent of Education Marchman was in the city last Monday in the interest of his work. Miss Minnie Vinson, of near Clayton, is the guest of her brother, Dillion Vinson, who has charge of the Rocky Hill School, on Ariton Rt. 1. E.C. Shirley, a well known farmer, living near town, has been elected marshal to fill the vacancy caused recently by the resignation of Marshal Clowers. A.M. Keachey and daughter, Miss Keachy, of Argooda, were in the city last Thursday. Mr. Keachy was en route home from Montgomery, where he, with others, had been; in consultation with railroad officials in regard to the ones who were killed, and injured in the recent wreck near Clayton on the Ozark and Eufaula line. Mr. Keachey had a daughter to lose her life in the disastrous occurrence. Mr. and Mrs. Q.V. Lee have returned from an extended trip to Chicago and many other points in the North. Mrs. Lee, nee Miss Jimmie Dean, and Mr. Lee were married on Oct. 21st,in Birmingham. Mrs. Lee is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Dean of this city and a lady possessing many personal charms, which have endeared her in the hearts of many. Mr., Lee is well known here, having recently had charge of the construction of the new Universalist Church here. The Advertiser joins in extending congratulations. BORN.-~To Mr. and Mrs. Tom Batchelor, a girl. The Baptist Ladies Aid Society will serve an open-air turkey, ham and chicken dinner Saturday, December the 6th. Your patronage will be highly appreciated. On last Friday night a burglar entered the home 0f Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Laney, went up to the bed where the occupants 'were sleeping, and robbed Mrs. Laney of a purse containing $132.00 It is stated that the purse was carried in a sack by Mrs. Laney, this sack swinging from the end of a string which was tied around her neck. She did not discover the robbery until early this morning, when she discovered that the sack had been split open and the purse was gone. A smaller sack, containing a ten- dollar gold piece and some small change, was left by the robber, doubtless being unnoticed by him. It is said that Mr. and Mrs. Laney went out to see some neighbors where there was sickness last night, and returning home they retired and soon went to sleep. Their son, who came home later, noticed that the front door stood ajar When told of this his parents stated that they had closed the door firmly upon entering the house. Efforts were made to secure bloodhounds to put on the track of the burglar, but they were unable to get any.