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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Thomas J. Marshall

Funeral services over the remains oi Tromas J. Marshall, aged 55 years, who died at local infirmary yesterday morning at E o'clock, will be held from the family residence, 3S09 Avenue F. this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery The Rev. R. T. Taylor will officiate The Seceased is survived by his widow one son, Lloyd; one daughter. Mrs. A. l.. Andrews, and two brothers. A. F, of Birmingham and J. l.. of Abilene Tex The following will act as pail bearers: o. B. Hayes, J. c. Colvin. R. E McGrady c. R. McGrady. F. o. Wha1ey R. F. Whaley, J. r. Andrews and w r. Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04

day is altogether unlike the army we fought two years ago.
 Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg. Schwerin, former regent of Brunswick, who recently was in Constantnople on a diplomatic mission, is in Sofia accompa. nied by a Berlin foreign office expert in Balkan affairs.
 From a reliable source it is learned that no change in the present situation is likely for the next eight days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04

for shipment to the United States Cuba having shown no disposition to erect the memorial beyond selecting the site.
 In December. l9i3, a Havana dis ; patch said a movement was on foot to erect provisional monument in the yard Of Iunta castle, at the entrance to the harbor, in eomme emoration of the Maine disaster and that on it the turrot and guns Of the Maine were to be placed. Later. when the condition of the public treasury warranted it Was statsG, a splendid permanent mon umunt would be raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Electricians Organize

PittsburR, September 3.-Four hun dred employees of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company, Westinghouse Air Brake company and the Pittsburg Meter company met to- night and decided to affiliate them- selves with the American Federation of Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
On the Servian Front

Nish, September 3.-tvia London. Sep tember 4. 4:19 a. m.)-A Servian war of flee statement today reads
 "On the Danube front the enemy's work of fortifying was interrupted at the vil- laee of Startchevo. On the Save front similar work was interrupted at the vil- lage of Trogar, opposite ulinska.
 "Wednesday on the Save front the en- emys work of fortifying opposite Joblt- china, Bara and Skelnskaada was stopped by the fire of our infantry. On the same front toward Fenek there has been brief artillery fighting, one of our batteries discovering the enemy's guns and im- mediately reducing them to silence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Dental Relief Urged

san HFAncihco, September 3.--Estab- iishment of dental consultation rooms in schools to care for the teeth of poor children. the compulsory instruction Of every prospective mother in the meas uree she should take to give her child Eood teeth and good health and uni form dental laws were urged by speak ers today before the Panama Pnciftc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Deaths and Funerals
John B. Starr

John B. Starr, aged 45, long time res. ident of Birmingham, died yesterda' morning at 1:30 o'clock in Mobile. Th$ remains will be brought to Birmingham this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the resi-. dence of H. w. Tinker, 16l0 Thirteenth avenue. south, Bishop J. H. Mccoy off ciating. Interment will be in Oak Hil cemetery. Mir Starr Is survived by his widow. formerly Miss Ethel Woods ane one sister, in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Call. for Prayer

Chicago. September a.-A call to irayer addressed to every individual in tine country and carrying the words. pray. pray without ceasing." was sent out today by the laymen's missionary movement of the United States and Canada in preparation for a series of conventions. The movement is de- signed to spread the gospel. Seventy i've conventions will be held in Various cities. culminating in a national mis- sionary congress i'll Washington April PC to 30, 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Mexican Bandits Engaged

Brownsville. Tex. September S.-A detachment of the Twelfth United States cavalry tonight engaged with four Mex ican bandits. one of whom was killed and the other three cap tured. about Q miles north of here. None of the cavalrymen was injured. The prisoners were taken to San Benito. The infol- nation was brought here in an unofficial report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Roy Fisch

Roy Fisch, the 7-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. William Fisch. died at the family residence, 1915 Milner street at midnight. Funeral services over the remains of the deceased will be held fl om the residence this afternoon at o'clock. Dr. l.. c. Branscomb, as- sisted by pr. J. w. Johnson, will off ciate. The pallbearers will be the play mates of the deceased. Roy was an un- usually bright and attractive child and was loved by all who knew him. He mad an unusually large number of child friends who will grieve to learn ol his untimely end The many friends of MT. and Mrs Fisch will be grieved to learn of their bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
John B. Coughlan

John B. Coughlan. aged 1S oldest son of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Coughlan. die l yesterday morning about II 80 o'clock at a local intirmary after an extended ill ness with typhoid fever.
 His funeral will be held at the Cough. Ian home. 1901 South Twenty-first street this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock and the fol- lowing boy friends of the deceased will act as pallbearers: Robert Bowron, Wal ter Murdoch. Clifford Frazier. Samuel Gil- leath. James Moore, Robert McAdory Ir~ win McCrossin and Basil Gilmore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD COMES TO
 AID OF SOUTHERN
 COTTON GROWERS
tcestsnued From Page One,

t'This year the south Is the only sec tion of the country where government deposits would appear to be helpful, but If it should develop that crop deposits are needed in any other section of the coun- try the treasury department will be just as ready to extend assistance within the limits of Its available resources to other sections of the country as it has been to the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Governor of Poland Appointed

G0vernOr of Poland Appointed
 London, September 3.-(9:45 p. m.) Reuters Amsterdam correspondent says 8 dispatch from Vienna state that Bar on Von Diiler has been appointed gov einor general of the occupied region of Russian Poland, under Austrian admir- jstration.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
Get Contest Votes When Money Is Paid None Later
Shearman-Horton.

At 300 o'clock yesterday after
noon. at the home of the bride.
Miss Laona Wee Shearman and
Daniel Boone Horton were united
in marriage. Promptly at the ap-
pointed hour the bridal couple, at
tended by Miss Manona Shearman
twin sister of the bride, and Nelson
Terrill, entered the room to the
strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march, played by Miss Willie Mary
Shearman. Rev. c. l. Hoy, pastor
of the Methodist church, perform
ed the ceremony in a very impress
i've manner. After the ceremony
delicious refreshments were served.
The bride and her attendant both
wore blue suits and carried roses
and the former wore orange bios
SONS and butterfly sweet peas sent
from California by her aunt, Mrs.
Sue Clark
The bride is the popular daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs W. E. Shearman.
She is quite talented and will be
missed by a large circle of friends
especially in the church where she
has been an active, earnest worker
She has just closed a very success
full school at Strother. and while
she liked her work, decided to give
home making the preference. The
groom is the son of Rev and Mrs
M. B. Horton of Paris and is an in
dustrious young farmer. Theyoune
people will reside on the Horton
farm, five miles north of Pari:
where the groom has a beautiful
new bungalow furnished. They will
take a short trip tssore going tt
their home but did not announce
just where they would 90.
The out of town guests were Rev
and Mrs. M. B. Horton and son
Harry of Paris, Mrs. W. D. Long Of
Hallsville, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM: Davis
Nelson Terrill. Mr. and Mrs. Fletch
er Eads of Goss, Mr. and Mrs Harry
Painter, Mr.. and Mrs. Heaton Paint
er, Mr.. and Chester Painter o.
Stoutsville, Rev. and Mrs. j. M. Hor'
ton of LAGRANGE, Mr.. and Mrs. j. J.
Mcdonald, Mr.. and Mrs. V. c. Hell
ton and daughter, Miss Gladys, Mr.
and Mrs. V. C. Shearman and Miss
Carrie Cable of Hannibal, Roy Styles
and wife, Miss Ruth Styles, Strother
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
School Notes.

The play Merchant of Venice Up
to-date" which was given by the
high school last Thursday evenings
was one of the best ever presented
by the Monroe High School The
players in their representation of
the different characters displayed
great ability which goes to prove
that our school contains no small
amount of talent If you failed to
attend. you missed one of the best
plays of the season.
The base ball game last Friday,
Monroe VS. Paris, resulted in a score
of 4 to 8 in favor of Paris.
Miss Amy Priest, of Paris, a guest
of Bertha Yager. visited our high
school Monday morning.
The boys expect to play base ball
at Moberly Friday afternoon. Go
with them and see the game
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
Adams Williams.

Yesterday morning at 900 o'clock
Miss Rose Adams and Martin Will
liams were united in marriage at
St. Stephens Church, Rev. Father
Fox officiating. They were attend
ed by Miss Margaret Spalding and
Sidney Williams. a brother of
the groom. The bride is the charm
ing daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Adams near Indian Creek. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. Williams who reside two miles
west of town. He is a splendid
young man and is now in the mer-
camille business in Indian Greek
The young couple will commence
house keeping in that place. Imme-
diately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Adams gave a reception
at their home and that evening a
ball was given at the Indian Greek
hall in their honor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

The silver knives and forks that
were awarded last week were won
by Miss Katie Knecht and Mr..
Clifton Clark. AS you can see by our
count of votes below, there was very
little difference in the various re-
ports, and any one of several can
didates could have won by turning
in one or two more subscriptions.
The count of votes on this prize
was exceptionally close, andit shows
that the way to win is to get every
possible subscription.
There has not been a great deal
accomplished by any one candidate
and so new candidates starting out
will not have a very great lead to
overcome Everyone is interested in
the contest. and you will find it
a very easy mat er to get votes
When you say they are interested.
you are expressing it mildly. 1t
looked like a rather big proposition
at first, to think that there is really
a car to be given away, but people
now see that we are in earnest about
the proposition, and are simply wild
over it. !
There is room for more candidates
There are still fields in the county
that are not represented by any
working candidate. Your field may
be one of them Candidates in these
fields can enter with a very good
chance of winning out. If you
would like to trade your spare time
for a Ford car, the thing to do is to
find out about your field. Call the
contest manager, and he will tell
you just exactly what he thinks
your chances are, in your particular
field.
This week we have an exception
ally liberal special prize offer We
are going to give beautiful leather
pillow top to every candidate who
turns in the small amount of twelve
dollars on subscriptions. between
Monday. April 26th. and Tuesday,
May 4th, inclusive. These pillow
tops are of a very attractive design.
and are a real ornament to any
home. Our offer makes it possible
for every candidate on the lis. to
win one of them. 1t doesn't make
any difference how many candidates
there are to turn in the twelve
dollars, each one shall have one, but
there will only be one for each
candidate.
We are only able to put on this
offer because of the fact that
Burgess johnson and Company use
these pillow tops in very large
quantities, and so are able to get
them at greatly reduced prices. A
pillow top will well repay candidate
for the effort that they use in getting
it, and the votes count towards the
winning of the car, just the same.
If you want one, start now. This!
offer is one that you can't afford to
pass up. 1t will pay you to try just
for this week, because winning a
pillow top won't put you under
any obligations to continue with
rthe contest.
Besides this we are making it to
1.-The interest of candidates who have
one point in view-the automobile -
to greatly increase their standings
Whether you have or have no
started, this offer gives you a yer!
good chance to forge right to tn,
front and take the lead. We vii
give a prize ballot Of 25,OO0 extrf
votes to the candidate who turns il
the largest amount of money Oh
subscriptions between Monday
April 26th, and Tuesday, May 4tt
inclusive. That means that you q
250O0 votes in addition to Il 4
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
WatSon-Mud

Saturday Miss Daisy Watson and
Everett Mudd surprised their friends
by slipping off and getting married.
They left on No. 4 and went to Pal
myra where they were made one
by Rev. Bloom, pastor of the Chris
tan Church. They returned home
that evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
GRACE BAPTIST.
Judge W. W. Rucker who so faith

Judge W. w. Rucker who so faith
fully and ably represents the Second
Missouri District in Congress spent
Tuesday in this city. Judge Rucker
is not one of those spectacular fell
lows who manages to keep his name
in the newspapers. He is a man
who works for and does things quiet
ly for the good of his constituents.
No man has accomplished more in
Congress than has Judge Rucker
and he will continue to faithfully
represent the interests OF all classes
The farmer has no more able cham
pion than Rucker. The business
man. labOrer, and in fact all the peo-
pie have an able, fearless, working
champion in Judge Rucker and his
work has done much good for the
country.
Dr.. Hornback 0culist aud Aurist
Hannibal. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
Two Good Entertainments.

Monroe City had two good home
talent entertainments las week.
The Merchant of Venice Up-to-
Date put on by the High School in
the school auditorium Thursday
evening was very much enjoyed by
all present.
Miss Cheney had charge of the
play and the performance showed
that they had had excellent training.
The costumes were ordered for the
occasion. They were both appro-
pirate and handsome.
1t is said by some to be the best
home talent play given in Monroe
for several years. We do know
that it was good and we'll deserved
a better patronage than it re-
ceived.
The "Singin' Skule Beginment"
given under the auspices of the Pi
E Os., Friday evening at the opera
house was a success in every way.
The audience was a large and ap-
preciative one.
The parts were we'll taken by
local talent, under the direction of
Miss DeBruler, who makes this play
a speciality. 1t was one continuous
laugh from beginning to end and
well deserved the liberal patronage.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

Word has been received that
Harold Hagan, a son of Syp Hagan
had his leg broken about four inches
above the ankle. Mr.. Hagan jump
ed from his horse to the ground in
his barn lot and in this way broke
his leg. He resides on a farm near
Wadsworth Texas. He was taken
to a hospital.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
A Rare Treat.

There will be an Operatta The
Dress Rehearsal" given at the Opera
House, Friday, May 7 at Sis p. m
by the Young Ladies Mission Circl e
of the Christian Church. Proceeds
to be used for Missions. Admission
Csc.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

Mrs. Harry Harrison of Brookfields
came Thursday. to visit her daught-
er Mrs. j. NJ Crooks, near town.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

The Democrat joins the friends
of the young people in extending
best wishes for a bright and happy
future.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

Miss Leona Simms visited rel
atives at Hannibal. the last of the
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

Mrs. Minnie UmstatId and Mrs.
Mark SN anson. were at Hannibal,
Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

D. r. Davenport makes Farm
Loans on best terms tt
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly al
8 a. N. Each Wednesday.
DDFCDN/TEDTA

PKESB1 IEklAN.
Regular services next Sunday at
II a. m. and 730 p. m.
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
Christian Endeavor $50 p. m.
Cordial invitation to be present
at all services.
Synodical.
The Sixth Annual Meeting of the
Synodical is now in session in this
city. A very interesting program
is being carried out and those at
tending are enjoying a treat. Ser
vices during the day are held in the
Presbyterian church and the even
ing sessions in the First Baptist
Church.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
Double Headed Offer In Force This Week.
Beautiful Leather Pillow Tops Will Be Given
Every Candidate who turns in $12. $4,000
Extra Votes for Best Worker.

most this week. That ballot is worth
working for Go right after it, and
get every subscription you possibly
can. You know the special prize
was won by very small margin.
That may be exactly the case here
and so you want to get that one
more subscription that it is going to
take.
1t is not too late to start in the
contest, and it will not be for some
time to come. have had candidates
win out, who started just three
weeks before the contest closed.
That of course means lots more
work during that time, but in this
case it is early and you still have a
very good chance. BY taking ad-
vantage of our offer of this week.
you can quickly forge to the front
Once there it won't be a hard matter
to stay there.
How They Stand.
Below is the first count of votes.
Not all that have votes to their
credit are actually working, as many
subscriptions have been paid at the
Office for different candidates. If you
have votes to your credit and
haven't worked for them, better get
busy. If they will give you votes
without trying you can surely get
them by working in your own be-
half. Watch this list decrease.
Those Nominated
Monroe City.
Name Votes
Emma Bell Jackson 5000
Verna Yowell 5000
Sallie Wales 5000
Bessie Henderson $500
Clifton Clark 14,700
Monica Lee 5000
Ina Mcnamara 5000
Ray Sorrell 5000
Tony Wilson 5000
Mrs. M. l. Aye 5000
Rural
Rachael Quick 5000
Susie Corcoran 14,15C
Ruth Tuley 1929
Marvil Delashmutt 5000
Beulah Jackson 5000
Oracle Fahy $50
Cora White 8,02t
Anna Utterback 9,15(
Edith Potter 5,00(
Ruby Branch 5.O0I
Blanche Mckee $50
George Hampton 5,00(
Rural Route No. S
Geraldine Elliott $3.50
Ely
Nellie Barnes $50
Josephine Hancock 500
Rensselaer,
Margaret Metcalf 9,00I
Woodland
Hazel Jones 500
Warren
Fairy Branch 500
Palmyra
Lillian Courtney 500
Pearl Geer 500
Stoutsville
Margaret Kelly $50
Gus Pascal 5,72
| Albert Smetzer 500
: Hunnewell
! Sula Leake tn
al Lakenan
O Mrs. Ora Humphrey soc
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
FIRST SPECIAL PRIZES WON
By Miss Katie Knpht and Mr.. Clifton Clark

Count was very close and Any of Several Other
Contestants Could have Won Not Great Deal
Accomplished by any Candidate.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29


is being carried out and those at
tending are enjoying a treat. Ser
vices during the day are held in the
Presbyterian church and the even
ing sessions in the First Baptist
Church.
FIRST BAPTIST
We had 134 in Sunday School last
Sunday and several who know they
should have been there were out.
We could easily have $50 if we
could take it seriously and really
make an honest effort to come. Let
US all try. On Sunday May 9th
we shall observe Mothers Day in
our Sunday School and we want to
make it great day. The congre-
cations at the preaching services
were larger last Sunday than COM
mon. 1t is very encouraging to see
the interest our people are taking.
The Sunday School is at 9:45 a. m.
and the preaching services are at II
a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The B. Y. P. u
meets at $50 p. m. The public is
most cordially invited to attend all
of our services. On Sept. 14th, we
shall begin a revival meeting. DR..
j. H. Dew will do the preaching.
Many will remember DR.. Dew as
having helped in a meeting here
nearly three years ago We shall look
forward to his coming with great joy.
SAM P. GOTT. Pastor.
The people of the Stone School
House neighborhood have organized
a Sunday School. They elected W.
A. Morthland, Superintendent, j. C.
Schmidt, assistant Supt. and Miss
Hazel Mckee. Secretary and Treas
urer. 1t has started off very encour-
agingly. and will do great good no
doubt. They hope to have the diff
ferent pastors from town to come
out and preach occasionally.
METHODIST
Announcements of M. E. Church
at 1O:45. Same thing again about
Practical Christianity. At 7:3O
The Marks of a Christian" We
had great day Sunday, 1853 in S
Is. A great crowd at League and
preaching services, especially at the
evening services. My sermon Sun
day evening will be a revival ser
mon full of spice and ginger.
C.L HOY.
GRACE BAPTIST.
The Congregations last Sunda,
were larger than for some time
The S. S. the largest for months
This is encouraging and the paste
certainly hopes that every depart
ment of the Church work may grow
continually.
Sunday School 945 a. m. Preaching
II and 7:45 p. m Everyone VIII,
can come and worship with us ant
we will try to do thee good.
w. D. CAVE, Pastor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29

DR.. Hornback 0culist aud Aurist
Hannibal. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
ITEMS FROM FARMERS
OF Farmers, For Farmers ana
Pertaining to Farmers.

Market Report.
For Wednesday before date Of
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-29
FIRST BAPTIST

We had 134 in Sunday School last
Sunday and several who know they
should have been there were out.
We could easily have $50 if we
could take it seriously and really
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-22
ST. MARY'S YOUNG
 MEN TO HELP BUILD
 ST. PAUL's CHURCH

Under the auspices of the young men of St Mary's parish a social and dance will take place at St. Mary's hall, Pembroke street. next Monday evening. for the benefit of St. Paul's church. The proposed new church for the east end is a branch of the present congregation of St. Mary,s parish, and members throughout St. Mary's are interested in the progress of the plans to build the new place of worship of convenience to Catho- lies living in the extreme east end of the city.
 The committees in charge yof the undertaking include: Reception Committee
 William Redden, James l.. McGoy- ern. John H. Tague, John B. Lyddy, John J. Mccarthy, James j.. Ken nedy, John Hughes, Thomas Brosnan, Christopher Hope, James Feeley, ter. emiah Harrington, John w Dral. Joseph C1abby, Albert Jeff. Floor Committee
 pr. Jas. L. Sullivan, John J. Hope, Charles Reynolds. Owen Toolen, Francis J. Brennan, F. w. Neuport. Charles Hickey, John Saul. Edward Rowe.
 Order Committee
 Capt. J. H. Began, J. J. Flynn. John McGovern. Thomas Kearney, Daniel J. Ryan, Michael Hourigan. Door Committee-
 John Coates, Jr., Frank Goodrich, Daniel Dillon, James Harding, John Hamnil. James Hennighan. Cheek Room Committee- N
 James H. Condon, John F'eeley, Jos eph Weber, Thomas Reilly, James Duggan, Louis Petriel.
 RefreshInent Committee
 Edward Boyle. Garret Monaghan Paul Baldwin, Thomas Tague, Jos eph Brady. Edward Casey, John Gro min.