Marion County AlArchives News.....GAZETTE APPEAL October 29, 1897 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 June 4, 2010, 7:52 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History October 29, 1897 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE GAZETTE-APPEAL Vol. II GUIN, ALA. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1897 NO. 32 PAGE 1 Ohio is to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary with an exposition in 1903. “Providence permitting, and unless the bottom drops out of the peace of Europe, there will be a world’s fair in Paris in the year 1900” observes Harper’s Weekly. A citizen of Pogue Bluffs, Mo. has such faith in the educational and moral influence of the press that he has ordered a good newspaper sent at his expenses to each family in town. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat observes: It is a curious fact that a club of women formed in New York to go to the Klondyke has engaged a man to do the cooking and dish washing. Unless he is fastened matrimonially he will be apt to “give notice” when he reaches the diggings. Moonshiners have made things so uncomfortable, not to say dangerous, for J. P. Wooten, a constable in Breathett Count, Kentucky, that he has recently equipped himself with an absolutely bullet-proof steel shirt. The accounts do not explain the apparent immunity of the rest of his body from the guns of the illicit distillers. There is a lonely island in the South Atlantic known as Tristan d’ Achunga, and on it lives as head of its population one Peter Green, who, during sixty years’ residence, has saved many lives from shipwreck. In recognition of his services to humanity and particularly British subjects, the Queen has sent him a framed portrait of herself, with a suitable inscription. “The Grand Army men have done wisely in rejecting the proposition to change the time of the observance of Memorial Day from May 30 to the last Sunday in May:” believes the New York Observer. “There are many incidental occurrences connect with Decoration Day exercises which would introduce an incongruous element into our Sabbaths if the change were made.” Owing to the fact that it is one of the German servant girl’s duties to shine shoes, and that the porters attend to it at the hotels, there are few bootblacks in Berlin. In fact, there are but six – one at each of the leading depots. Their trade, of course, comes from arriving travelers. It is curious to see among the patrons of these bootblacks who ply their vocation in the open more women than men. The Florida Citizen rhapsodies thus: When winter comes in other lands ‘tis Florida’s jubilee, and joy breaks forth on every hand and laughs from sea to sea. And when our groves shall bloom again not even the frogs shall croak, we’ll teach the birds the sons of men in “English as she’s spoke,” no richer land on all the earth recalls the days of old than this whose dews kiss maiden sands and love them into gold. In calling to order the Farmer’s Congress at St. Paul, Minn. President B. F. Clayton made the statement that the agricultural interests of the country were sorely in need of vigorous legislation, and that more of our national lawmakers should come from the rural districts….. NEWS SUMMARY – Current Events of the Day The state board of health of Mississippi has quarantined that state against Alabama. Tobacco experts will meet in New York November 1 to arrange a uniform method of classification. The president appointed Matthew B. McFarlane, collector of customers for the district of Tampa, Fla. A boiler of a steam launch belonging to the battleship Texas exploded at Boston Friday Several were hurt, none fatally. J. M. Hamilton & C one of the oldest hardware houses of Nashville, assigned Thursday. Liabilities $12,353; assets not given. The president has appointed Medical Director W. K. Van Reypen to be surgeon general of the navy to succeed Gen. Bates, deceased. Several points in southwest Virginia report having experienced an earthquake shock Friday night. --------- The outhouses of the West Tennessee asylum for the insane at Bolivar, Tenn. were destroyed by fire. Damages $25,000. The main buildings escaped the flames. “Mac” Cannon, the leading merchant of Dalton, Ga., was pronounced guilty by the jury for buying stolen goods from Walter Bohannon, chief of the notorious robber gang Deer Lick, Ky reports a wedding in which the bride and groom represent extremes of age, greater perhaps than any wedding on record. The groom, Joel Davis, is 70 and the bride, Miss Belle Whitaker, is 12. Miss Jessie Loomis and Lena Brushwood and Mrs. Charles Beamguard, all of Chattanooga, who have consecrated themselves to the cause of missions, will leave Monday for New York, where they will join the Christian alliance institute. They will sail next month for Africa, where they will engage in missionary work. At Tallahassee, Fla. A. McMahon, a prominent young member of the state militia was shot and killed by Dr. Lightfoot, a Cherokee Indian and a professional gambler, in a quarrel over dice in a saloon. The assailant was recently released from jail at Paris, Texas. At Springfield, Mo, Raymond Allen, 12 years old, went to school carrying a portion of a stick of dynamite. The explosive, which the boy had found, was in his pocket with a knife, top ad n marbles. In getting to his seat the boy banged this dangerous collection against the desk, causing an explosion which will probably cost him his life and which was heard for two blocks. The teacher, Miss Mack, was close by and had her skirts torn into shreds, but she was not hurt. MILLIONS WILL BE SPENT – Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers the Army Gen. Wilson, chief of the engineers of the army, has made his annual report to the secretary of war. It is devoted to the fortifications and river and harbor improvements of the country. Estimates for coast defenses for the years 1898 - 99 are as follows:………………… SPAIN’S REPLY – To Minister Woodford Summed up in a Few Words WANTS FABULOUS PRICES On the steamship George W. Elder, which leaves next Friday night for Dyen, Alaska, Charles E. vest, of Portland, Oregon, will ship 4,000 dozens of eggs and about a tone and a half of poultry, fresh meats, and oysters……………………….. ARMY REPORT – General Miles Submits Estimates to the Secretary of War – More Soldiers are Needed Gen. Miles, major-general commanding the army, has made his report to the secretary of war. In it he makes reference to the reports of the general and other officers subordinate to him in rank…………. FEVER GIVES WAY TO TRAGEDY Interest in the progress of the fever in Biloxi was swallowed up in the contemplation and excitement of a most horrible murder and arson committed upon as most estimable couple of elderly people living out on Back Bay, about three or four miles from the city…………….. NO MORE APPOINTMENTS AT PRESENT THOUSANDS OF LIVES LOST IN A CYCLONE Advices from Manila says a cyclone occurred October 12 and the Carigars and Suruyo, on the eastern coast of Leyte, one of the Philippine Islands…………….. STILL INCREASING – The Yellow Fever Situation Shows Marked Progress In Many Places RETURNED FROM HAWAII – Senator Morgan Talks Enthusiastically about Annexation Senator Morgan and his daughters and F. M. Hatch, the new minister from Hawaii, were among the passengers who arrived at San Francisco from Honolulu upon the steamship Bolgic the past week. Senator Morgan expressed himself most pleased with what he saw and the manner in which he was entertained while on the islands. He is more than ever enthusiastic on the subject of annexation, and intimated that Hawaii may become a part of this country before the close of the coming year. He said: Hawaii is certainly going to be a state, but whether it will be at the time of its annexation or later remains to be seen. Should it be annexed as a territory the Hawaiian commissioners will recommend that the island should be admitted to statehood and a special act of Congress would undoubtedly follow. I have favored annexation from the beginning, but I was surprised upon investigating the matter to find that the arguments in favor of the movement had been underestimated. In my opinion, Hawaii is absolutely indispensable to the United States, and we must have these islands. The only opposition found was that of a few of the Lilioukalani royalists who have no weight over there and are for the most part royalists for revenue only. Senator and the Misses Morgans will leave here for their home at Selma, Ala in a few days. SECRETLY ARMING It has just leaked out at Fort Smith, Ark. that the full-blood Cherokees have been secretly arming themselves and securing large quantities of ammunition for several weeks, but it has been especially brisk since the return of the attorney sent to Washington to enjoin the Dawes commission from proceeding to make the citizenship rolls. The majority of the Cherokees re opposed to the treaty, but the most bitter feeling is among the ignorant full-bloods. They are preparing to resist any attempt to change their tribal government. Several leading advocates of allotment and of treating with the Dawes commission have been warned to cease the negotiations or their lives will be taken. SCORE OF WOMEN PREACHED In twenty Baltimore churches women occupied the pulpits the past Sunday, in accordance with arrangements announced at the meeting of the national board of managers of the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. IRREGULAR – Bradstreet’s Reports a Further Falling Off in Demand AGAINST ANNEXATION It was definitely decided at Honolulu among Hawaiians opposed to annexation that a commission composted of five men should be sent to Washington to make a determined fight against the ratification of the annexation treaty. At least three Hawaiians societies will give their support to the movement. It is generally understood that J. O. Canter, a white man, will head the commission. COUNTERFIETING SCHEME UNEARTHED In a musty and darkened cellar of No. 131 Sangamon Street, Chico lawyers, detectives and constables unearthed what thy claim to be one of the largest liquor counterfeiting schemes ever operated in this country. The liquor dealers of the world have been working to learn the location of the plant for over a year. About four hours work $25,000 in counterfeit labels, representing all the leading brands of liquor, bottles, and cases were found. The loss to the liquor dealers and manufactures though counterfeit has been nearly $500,000 and it may even reach a higher figure. PAGE 2 THE GAZETTE-APPEAL E. L. JONES, Editor and Publisher Entered at post office at Guin, Ala – A second-class matter Subscription rates One year $1 Six months 50 c Three months 25 c Guin, Ala. Oct 29, 1897 SALUATORY In taking charge and assuming publication of this paper, it is our --- to try as best we can to answer the wishes and demands of the entire populace in every measure that pertains to public interests. Hoping to have the undivided support of the people, realizing as we do the importance of their co-operation, knowing that no paper can exist without the liberal support of all, we earnestly hope to meet this encouragement from all classes. It shall be our aim further to maintain all right, condemn all --- and faithfully sustain all ---- political and elevating -----the best of our ability --- to pledge ourselves to give --- people of Guin and surrounds ---- antry the very best paper possible for the money. We desire to say to our advertising friends that we are going to put forth ever effort possible to enlarge our circulation, and thus make it to their interests to advertise in our columns. We propose to publish the paper that will meet the demands of all classes, as above state, but it will be our chief object and aim to meet, more especially the demands of the farmers that element being in the majority. As to our politics, we are strongly tainted with democracy, and will be ready at all times to defend the principles of that party from as honest standpoint, and without prejudice to those who may be of a different persuasion. We read of a dryer place than this, a place where it never rains. Stimulate the editor by giving him one $ dose of silver ---- for his paper. Now is the accepted time. If we would do anything for the advancement of prosperity, we should begin now, to profit by our past mistakes. Birmingham is soon to be the metropolis of the South. The cotton mills there will soon be completed and will add much to her wealth. We should give more attention to stock raising. There is always a demand for stock and cattle and the better the quantity the better the price. The candidates are invited to place their announcements in our columns. A deduction will be made if over 15 announcement for same office 3 ce Every town of nay consequence must have a newspaper. Your town and its enterprises are just what you make them. Put this in your pipe and smoke it, while it is fresh. It is quite fortunate for a large number of farmers in this and adjoining counties that they have surplus cattle for which they are now realizing fair prices. Don’t you think this is much more profitable than raising cotton? Certainly it is, when you consider the mount of capital and labor invested. On subscription, The Gazette-Appeal takes “free silver” “standard gold” and crop, “Klondyke nuggets.” We are glad to see our farmers sowing more wheat than usual. What if we had all the money that has been sent out of Marion for flour the past ten years? We’d be rich. Now that kind providence has smiled on us with beautiful frost, not only will the spread of yellow fever be prevented, but the malarial sickness so common in this section will subside. Be thankful. How fortunate for our people that our quiet little city is so beautifully situated on the trunk line of the great K. C. M. & B railroad. No road has nicer or cleverer employees. We met a man the other day that is living within one hundred yards of where he was born fifty years ago. He’s lived there all this time, yet his home has been in four counties. How’s that for progressiveness? Our heart melts like wax within us when we think of our unfortunately fellow sufferers in the yellow fever districts. We don’t want “yellow jack.” We are not much scared. It is repulsive to us to e called “kickers’ however, we are disposed to believe that the quarantine is several degrees worse than the fever. We solicit the assistance of our subscribers in helping us swell our subscription list. We feel that it is the duty of every citizen to take his home paper and keep informed on local issues that he may be better qualified to assist in public enterprises. All the help you render in his way will be highly appreciated. Alabama is one of the greatest states in the Union, noted for its unbounded coal and mineral resources. Birmingham and the mineral districts are fast becoming known to the entire world. We are persuaded that the present administration, or any other administration is not responsible for the low price of cotton. The quantity produced certainly has something to do with regulating the price. New mines are being opened up new railroads built, and new manufactories established in this section of the state. What’s all this mean? A one-eyed man is unable to discern the signs of the times. The question of better public schools is one of vital importance. When we think of our great state ranking among the lowest in the Union intellectually it is indeed alarming, and highly essential that something be done. “Men who have though seriously about the matter, know that advertising, be it great or small, pays a premium on the money invested. It may not bring direct results, but is more often like casting bread upon the water”……….. The generous hearted public spirited people of Guin have opened their doors wide to those who may want to attend our High school. Proof: Board $5 to $7 a month, would you have “cheek” enough to ask it for less?” Broomcorn will grow a half a ton to the acre and sells according to quality, $50 to $100 per ton. It doesn’t require us much cultivation as cotton, and no more care or trouble to harvest – [Sheffield Reaper] Fact. If our farmers could see the inconsistency of raising so much 5-cent cotton and grow more of other products, such as above mentioned, there would b more prosperity in the land. Attorney E. L. JONES and family will leave tomorrow for Guin, Ala to make it their future home. Mr. JONES will take charge of the Guin Gazette and will also continue the practice of law. During his residence at this place, which was about one year, he made many friends who regret to see him leave, but wish him well wherever he may go. He is an all-round newspaper man as well as a lawyer and will doubtless give the people of Marion County a good paper. We wish him much success.- [Falkville Chronicle] FINAL PROOF NOTICE Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, October the 13th, 1897 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge at Hamilton, ala., on November the 27th, 1897, vz: LEE G. AKERS, H. E. No. 20567 for the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Sec 31 T 12 R 13 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: MACK STANFORD, WILLIAM G. AKERS, ROBERT NESMITH, JAMES F. STANFORD, all of Guin, Ala JOHN A. STEELE, Register FINAL PROOF NOTICE Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, October the 26th, 1897 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge at Hamilton, ala., on November the 27th, 1897, vz: JOHN T. GANN, H.E. NO. 20290 for the South half SW ¼ NW ¼ of SW ¼ and SW ¼ NW ¼ Sec 34 T 11 R 13 West He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: ROBERT A. MARTIN, Ur, Ala, RUFUS FRANKS, ANDERSON H. BURLESON, JAMES P. POLLARD, of Guin, Ala JOHN A. STEELE, Register LOOK HERE Ladies Hose warranted 7 and 10 c Men’s Hose warranted stainless 10 c Men’s Mixed Hose best made 7 and 10 c Improved Brass shoetacks 1 – 4 lbs 5 c Carpet tacks, per paper 1 c Padlocks 5 c Good Shoe Blacking, 3 boxes for 5 c David’s Black Ink, 2 bottles for 5 c Best lead pencils, per Doz, 10 and 20 c Com. Note paper, 120 sheets for 10c Large size Com note, 120 sheets 20 c Fancy Box paper, 5 per box, 8, 9, and 10 c Nice pen holders, each 1 c Hook and Eyes, 2 doz for 1c Ladies and men’s silk ties 15 c Ladies and men’s handkerchiefs 5 c Large bath towels, per pair 3 c Spool thread 200 yards, on spool 2 for 5 c Toilet soap, 3 c a cake, or 2 cakes for 5 c Ladies leather belts 10c Corsets, good quality 37 to 65 c Turkey Red embroidery 3 spools for 5 c Nice pillow shams, per pair 25 and 30c Kid hair curlers, per doz. 5 c Suspenders per pair 5 to 35c Sewing machine oil 6 oz bottle for 5c All the above goods are first class, no shoddy articles among them. W. T. SLOAN, Guin, Ala. P. B. PETERMAN, Guin, Ala. Dealer in watches, clocks, jewelry, spectacles and silverware, watches and jewelry repaired on short notice. FRANK MEIER announces himself a teacher of German, French, and Latin. All parties wanting to study either language can see him at the Gazette-Appeal office. Will give lessons at residence if preferred. Terms reasonable. E. L. JONES, Attorney-at-Law, Guin, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Marion and adjoining counties. Collections a specialty W. C. DAVIS Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. will practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi T. J. SPRINGFIELD, MD., Physician and Surgeon, Guin, Ala. Offers his professional services to the citizens of Guin and surrounding country. Special attention given to diseases of women. All calls promptly attended day or night. Men of Good Judgment are taking advantage of our good goods at the low prices we offer them. We don’t claim to sell the cheapest in the city, but I do sell as cheap. Quality of goods considered. E. W. BROCK New model Crandall typewriter (picture of typewriter) – only 28 key characters. Writing in plain sight alignment can’t change. Most simple, durable and perfect Typewriter extant. Lowest Factory price $50. STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, Florence, Ala. A training school for teachers. Enrollment last year over 300. Tuition Free, Board, $8.00 to $12.00 per month. Necessary expenses from $35.00 to $125.00. Graduate secure good position. Fall Term begins Tuesday September 14, 1897. Send for catalogue to A. C. Wilson, President J. M. SPRINGFIELD & Co. Livery Feed and Sale Stable. Good Teams, Good Buggies, and Hacks. Careful Drivers. Guin, Ala. (picture of Livery Stable- (wood cut) THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, JAS. K. POWERS, L. L. D. President. New courses of Study, Classical, Scientific, Engineering. Professional Departments: law, Medicine. For announcement with details information, address the President at University P. O., Tuscaloosa County Ad for Birmingham Business College Ad for Parry Mfg Co – (picture of buggy) Ad for McElree’s Wine of Cardui PAGE 3 TIME TABLE. Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham R. R. No. 1 East 12:38 p.m. No. 2 West 8:20 p.m. No. 3 East 2:44 a.m. No. 4 West 1:48 a.m. DIRECTORY MASONIC LODGE No. 478 – WATSON BROWN, W. M., JOHN W. INGLE, S. W.; M. T. AKERS, Treas.; J. B. RILEY, Secy. Mayor – J. T. CARPENTER Marshal – J. T. WHITE Aldermen – S. J. BAIRD, J. W. WILDES, J. J. POPE, E. W. BROCK, J. D. WESTBROOK. CHURCHES METHODIST – Services every third Sunday at night, fourth Sunday at 11 am Rev. D. W. WARD, Pastor. Sunday School every Sunday at 3 ½ p.m. Prof. J. T. HUFFATUTTLER, Superintendent BAPTIST – Services first and third Sundays. Sunday School every Sunday morning. CHRISTIAN – Services every second Sunday 11 a.m. LOCAL AND PERSONAL G. H. HOWELL of Howell was in the city this week. Mrs. GUIN, who was recently appointed Post-mistress at Sulligent, died on the 24th inst. She leaves several children to mourn her departure. JAS. BOWLAN, a very prominent farmer of Guin vicinity was seen on our streets today. WYATT BURLESON and son, of near Pearce’s Mills, spent Sunday night in Guin, the guests of Mr. INGLE. Mr. SILAS LUCUS, of Galilee, was in town today. We are most profoundly impressed with the good morals of Guin. No drinking, no swearing and in fact no display of vice. Is not this a good place to educate your boys? Messrs RUFUS SHIREY, H. W. WARD, JESSE COUCH, of Winfield and THOS. LUCUS, of Galilee, passed through town yesterday, on their way from Hamilton. Mr. MATTIE WESLEY of Ur, entered school Monday. This manly youth has already become quite popular among teacher sand pupils. Mr. G. M. ALEXANDER of Twin was in town yesterday and rented a house. He is interested in school. “Whosoever will, let him come.” Our doctors say that the people around Guin are “distressingly healthy.” Mr. J. R. REECE of Bluff (Fayette County) was in town today, making arrangements to enter school. Mr. REECE is a worthy young man who is preparing to teach. Who has a better Post-Master than Guin? Stand up Times will not always be dull. Possess your soul in patience. The extemporaneous entertainment at the Academy last Friday evening, did credit to both teachers and pupils. In some respects we have the best town on the K. C. Why not Guin have the best newspaper in West Alabama? Le us all arrive to that end. The Gazette-Appeal has great things planned for the future. Trade edition, Immigration editor, “Church” edition, and well, no telling how many special editions. Watch us. This is no joke, we need your support, we expect it and must have it. How do you like the Gazette-Appeal this week? We are not quite pleased with it, but did the best we could under the circumstances. From week to week, we shall make additional improvements. Prof. JAS. STANFORD, of Crews, was in the city this week. Let everybody speak a good word for the town and its enterprises. All trains on this line are running now except the mail trains. The watermelon season has continued almost four months this year, there being some fresh melons on the market at present. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. BROCK and daughter, Miss LILLIE went to Crews Wednesday is response to a message calling them to the bedside of Mrs. BROCK’S brother, Mr. JAMES CREWS, who is quite sick. Mrs. D. JONES of Amory, Miss is visiting in the city. “Trade Day” Had you thought about it? Nothing would instill more life into the business of our town. Organize, set apart one such day in each month, advertise it well, and such crowds will we have. Prof. ROBERT JONES and Mr. J. F. SHAW attended church at Antioch last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. THOS. HAYGOOD, of Crews, was in the city last week. Judge MATTHEWS of this place was admitted to the practice of law in Chancellor Simpson’s court at Hamilton last week, and will open an office here soon. Guin is quite a noted point for its large cattle shipments, several hundred head having been shipped recently, and others to follow. Cotton is coming in slow, on account of continued low price. S. J. BAIRD asks you, after reading his new “ad” to call, and he will convince you as to price and quality of goods. Business has been quite dull here for the past en days, on account of the mail trains being off which has demoralized business in general. Rev. E. W. MAY of Crews visited his son, Dr. W. L. MAY Wednesday. See W. T. SLOAN’S “ad” in this issue. We call attention to change in W. R. BRADLEY “ad” in this issue. Dr. EARNEST of Winfield was in town Wednesday. The mail trains on this road have been discontinued by state health office, Sanders, on account of yellow fever west of here on this line. We hope, however, that the present condition of affairs will not exist long, and that we will have the return of the daily mail soon. An interesting three day’s meeting closed at the Methodist church Tuesday night. Pastor WARD did the preaching in his usual eloquent style. His farewell sermon to the church deserves special mention. In the language of Sam Jones, he produced logic that “puts us in a barrel and drives the bung-stopper in on top. “Remember Jerusalem:: “:Vote as you pray.’ Dr. W. T. WILLIAMS of twin was in town yesterday. Ref. J. W. ROGERS of Eldredge spent last night in the city the gust of our Mayor. Miss TUILIA TATE, of the State Normal, Florence, is the efficient principal of the primary department in the Guin School. Miss TATE has already proven herself worthy of the commendation of our people. Mr. CLIFF FRAZIER of Sulligent visited the folks at home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. BRADLEY visited in Lamar County last Sunday. The first mail received over the K. C. since the 22nd inst arrived at 1:35 today. We voice the sentiments of all in saying, it was most gladly welcome. Mr. MILLER, our Painter is, we are glad to say, recovering from the injuries received from a fall sometime since. BRADLEY’S is the place for what? Bargains in everything we handle. Please call and get our prices and be convinced that we will sell you honest goods for less money than any other house in town. Come on, come all, we mean business. W. R. BRADLEY, Guin, Ala. “Small profits” is our motto. We are Headquarters for Dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, & Groceries. We carry a complete line of men’s and boy’s secondhand clothing. See. No cutting below best on one or two articles and doubling up on a dozen others to make up. Our stock is complete. Country produce taken in exchange. Call and get our prices before buying elsewhere. S. J. BAIRD, Guin, Ala. Ad for a Piano sent on trial Ad for Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad for Ariel Cycle Ad for Arlington Sewing Machine – A $65.00 machine for $18.50 Ad for buggies Ad for Maywood Bicycle - $27.00 PAGE 4 A poor miner in Pennsylvania is said to have fallen heir to $75000 by the death of an uncle who came to him in the disguise of a tramp and was kindly received. This story read as though it had been written by some William Whiskers with a fancy for tales of imagination and a desire to have his kind treated well by those whom they would in the future solicit for “handouts” The first thing the women will do when they get into power will be to enact a law compelling a man to love only one woman at a time. ANT PIE Savages, we know, indulge in such luxuries as grubs and locusts, but for a civilized white man to finish up his dinner with a dish of raw ants seems too nasty to be credible. Yet in Mexico it is the custom – and a custom adopted by plenty of colonists and visitors. The ant eaten is called the honey ant, and is perhaps as curious an insect as lives. With a tiny head and legs, it has a huge body as big as a large pea and this is yellow and swollen with excellent honey. In each nest there are 300 or 400 of these honey ants, which are attended by thousands of others. The honey ants nest while the others feed them. They are, in fact, living storehouses of winter food. An observer says that if one of the honey ants falls from his perch a worker will go and pick him up and replace him. This is as if a man were to walk up the face of a cliff carrying a large buffalo or cart horse on his back Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for bicycle ALABAMA NEWS ITEMS GANG OF BOX CAR THIEVES ARRESTED West Jones, Will Jordan, Josh Lee, Russell Banks, Lawrence Thompson and Reuben Jones, six alleged clever colored car thieves have been landed in the Jefferson County jail. YELLOW FAVER AT SELMA Selma is in the throes of the yellow fever scourge. The outcome of Dr. Guiteras’ visit to that city is a report that seven cases were under treatment and that the fever has existed in a mild form for three or four weeks. GROUND IN THE MACHINERY Bone Bagley was caught in the machinery at Hagin’s cotton gin, near Markton, twelve miles north of Gadsden, and was literally ground to pieces. When the fragments of flesh and bones were withdrawn from the ginnery they presented a ghastly and sickening sight, the largest member of his body being not larger than an ordinary sized gourd. A RECORD BREAKER – The Howard-Harrison Iron Company at Bessemer cast its first 72-inch pipe…………. GOVERNOR CANOT REMOVED HIM At Rockford Judge Carmichael rendered his decision in the Moore vs. Nolen case Wednesday…… MINERS ORGANIZING The miners of Alabama will officiate with the United Mine Workers of America, and will at once begin to perfect the organization……………… NEW ROAD IS COMMENCED The first dirt on the Atlanta and Selma Air-Line was broken Thursday in the eastern suburbs of Selma with imposing ceremonies…… PROGRESS ON THE M & O EXTENSION A well-known contractor has made the following statement regarding the state of affairs on the construction of the Montgomery & Columbus extension of the Mobile & Ohio ………….. DR. D. I. PURSER DEAD Dr. D. L. PURSER died of yellow fever at New Orleans Friday morning. The diseased was in Alabama when the scourge broke out, and was advised by Dr. L. T. Tichenor, president of the home missions board of the Southern Baptist Convention, not to return, the epidemic making it useless and dangerous for him to try the experiment. Dr. Tichenor also called attention to Dr. Purser’s usefulness in the missionary field, and suggested that he should not endanger a life so valuable to the church. Just before returning to New Orleans Dr. Purser passed through Birmingham and delivered a sermon at the First Baptist Church. He said that he would return to New Orleans if it appeared to him to be his duty to do so. He said he had been a solider in the war, and he intended to act as a soldier, a man and a Christian, with God’s help, in this matter. He went back to New Orleans, took sick last Saturday, and the rest has been told. He died like the veteran he way – in the midst of the fight. Dr. David Ingram Purser was born in Copiah County, Miss., December 24 1843. He went to the front on the Confederate side when the war broke out with the “Seven stars artillery” and participated in seventeen engagements. His war record was a brilliant one. He began to preach the gospel actively in 1870 and served as missionary between Port Gibson and Natchez, and after at Crystal Springs and Wesson, Miss. Subsequently he did evangelic work all the way from New Orleans to St. Louis. BREIFLY NOTED --------------- The state quarantine officers were instructed Saturday night not to let any passengers from Selma stop in Alabama. Since the quarantine against Selma the trains over the Southern have been discontinued. There are no trains to Montgomery or Memphis. A rigid quarantine is maintained by Selma against Mobile and Montgomery by reason of which the Mobile and Birmingham and Western of Alabama railroads have abandoned their train service. CAR ROBBERS SENTENCED – The Dalton Gang, Merchants, and All must pay the Penalty The most remarkable car robbery case on record in the south came to an end at Dalton Ga. Saturday in the superior court, Judge Alonzo Fite presiding. During the past three weeks eighteen robbers charged with systematically looting cars on the Southern railway, extending over a period of five years have been tried and found guilty. The ringleader, Walter Bohannon, was convicted in five cases and was sentenced by the court to ten years in the penitentiary. His gang, Tom Kineman, Ben Pearce, Sam Painter, Lute White, Bill Long and Ed Morris, the latter colored, receive sentences from three years to one year. The merchants convicted of receiving stolen goods from the robbers are as follows, all prominent in business and social circles in Dalton and North Georgia. C. M. CANNON, T. P. J. PEOPLES, J. H. BENDER, ANDERSON GIDDENS, CLEE COMBE, G. W. HARON, W. B. MCCARSON, J. KIRKEFARRAR, ED ROBERTS and JESSE LANGSTON. The court sentenced all these merchants to pay fines ranging according to their ability to pay from $1000 down to $25 and one year on the chain gang, the latter sentence to be suspended on payment of the fines and costs. NO SILVER – Great Britain Refuses to Enter into a Monetary Conference THE JOKER’S BUDGET – (jokes) Ad for Hall’s Hair Renewer Ad for J. Blach & Sons Ad for Expert Repairing Loosley Cycle Company Ad for O. C. Washing Machine – ([picture of washing machine) Ad for cotton seed mill Ad for Walter Baker & Co’ S breakfast Cocoa File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/marion/newspapers/gazettea1716gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 35.5 Kb