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South Bend news-times., 1915-06-09

way on Dayton ST, between Lecr and
Marine sts., was let 70 H. y Barnes,
who also received the contract for
the paving Of Tecumseh av. pavement.
Hearings on the construction OF a
pipe sewer on Division st from
Meade 81. 70 Olive 81. and on the va
cation Of four feet OF the first allev
south OF Washington av between
Main 81 and the first alley east.
known as lot S5 OF the original plot
OF South Bend were deferred for one
week.
South Bend news-times., 1915-06-09
TO OBSERVE FLAG DAY
Elks Prepare Program Tor Cclebra-
tiOn June II.

The seventh annual Flag day exer-
cises of the south Bend lodge. No.
235. Benevolent and Protective order
az Elks. VIII be held June Il at the
Elks' temple in commemoration OF the
birth OF the American flag.
Rev. Charles a Lippincott. pastor
OF the F1rst Presbyterian church. VIII
deliver the patriotic address of the
dav The Elks' tribute TO the has
South Bend news-times., 1915-06-09
LET PAVING CONTRACTS
Hoban and Roach Get Hamden and
Fulton Cts. Work.

Contracts for the paving OF Ham
den CT. and Fulton CT. were awarded
TO Hoban and Roache at the meeting
or the board Of public works held
Tuesday night The same firm was
also allowed a partial estimate Of
S513.s5 for the brick pavement on
Division 81.
The contract for the construction -
a grade curb. walk and gravel road
South Bend news-times., 1915-06-09
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
HAVE SPECIAL NURSE
8Iembcr of Visiting Association TO Be
Put on school City Pay Roll To-
Look After Health.

South Bend public school children
Will have special care taken of their
health during the coming YEAR by a
member % the Visiting Nurses assoc
eiafi0n. according 10 arrangements
made with the association by the
toard OF education AT its regular
South Bend news-times., 1915-06-09
ChiLdren's S Shoes

Special Sale tomorrow of Children's Gun Metal and
Patent Colt ankle strap Oxford Shoes at S1OO 81 So
Natures shapes-Szes to Si.oo; sizes to > si.5o
South Bend news-times., 1915-06-09
Our Tea Room

Special attention is given to out of town patrons Pop
ular prices prevail for first class service New seasons
fruits and vegetables are served Luncheon so to 5
Rest Room same floor
South Bend news-times., 1915-06-09

A Colorado professor has filled a
long felt void by originating a red
sunfiower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
BURGER MADE PRESIDENT
 BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE
WELL KNOWN MERCHANT WILL SUCCEED BROWN AS HEAD OF LEAGUE AND FAIR ASSO- CLAYTON

Jacob Burger was elected president Of the Business Mems league, succeed Ing K. A. Brown at the annual meer- ing and luncheon held yesterday by the board of directors. M. " Joseph was reelected first vice president and George McCleery elected second vice president. Sam II. Fowlkes and w. J.. Adams were reelected secretary and treasurer, respectively. me entire board Of directors was reelected, the va cancy caused by the death of the ate John L. Parker to be filled at a later date.
 MT. Burger will appoint committees at the meeting to be held next Mon cay night when the annual report of the secretary will be. submitted. It is stated that report will show great progress under the administration of Hr. Brown, a number of conventions having been scheduled, among ihem the Southern Cattlemen's assocition, one of the largest organizations in the south
 Following the election number of short talks were made and a vote of thanks extended to the retiring presi- dent Mir. Brown, for his services Luncheon was served at the headquar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
DREW IRE OF
 GROWN PRINCE

D. D. Curran of New Orleans and James Mitchell of London met in the lobby of the Tutwiler hotel yesterday for the first time since in London they almost came in for the ire of the German crown prince It appears from what Mr. Cur ran said that he and Mr. Mitchell were lunching in cafe in London. The Ger man crown prince sat at the next table
 "He' (meaning the crown prince), said MT. Mitchell, was rather annoyed that we talked during our meal. I did not take especial notice of the German prince and cared less about him than our golf game. An aid nearby scowled openly when we started talking.
 And when we went out" broke in MT. Curran, "he almost exploded that we Americans doned our golf caps in the roy al gentleman's presence. He almost fell over"
 'Yes, he certainly scowled,'' continued Mir Mitchell. "If looks and eyes had been German daggers we would have teen instantly killed"
 Mr. Curran is president of the New Orleans Street Railways, of which Mir. Mitchell is a director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
BAUGHMAN TALKS
 TO REAL ESTATE MEN

w. R. Baughman, director of the Ala bama crop diversification campaign, was the main speaker at the weekly meeting of the Birmingham Real Estate exchange yesterday and enthusiastic Endorsement was given to the proposed campaign by the exchange members.
 A feature of the meeting was a short talk by Mark o. Prentlss of the United States Chamber of Commerce. in which he recommended that board of censor ship be established by the exchange to handle all publicity of its members. Mir. Prentiss stated that this would include both advertising and news articles regard ing real estate transactions. Assuming, he said, that the real estate men of Bir- mingham were like the real estate men of all cities, sometimes prone to exag- geration in publicity statements, he advo- cated the board of censors to pass upon all publicity and give to it an even tone and degree of utmost stability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
CONTINENTAL GIN
 DIRECTORS MEET
Re-EIect Officers and Pro- ceed With Plans for Big
 Business

Determining not to make any curtail- ment of forces or operations and electing all of its old officers and directors, the annual meeting of the Continental Gin company was held yesterday. The direc- tors from as far west as Dallas and as far east as Bridgewater, Mass, were in every case optimistic. They sell immense quantities of goods to agricultural sec- tions of Europe. These sales have been to curtail the forces or cut salaries or abandon any plans made prior to the meeting of yesterday. The company is erecting a large addition to it's plants in Dallas.
 The officers elected were S. l. Munger of Dallas, president; A. w. Smith, treas urer, and the following directors: s. I. Munger, R. s. Munger, George Winship, and his brother, Charles R. Winship of Atlanta F. c. Cannon of Bridgewater, Mass; Daniel Pratt of Prattvile, A. w. Smith, D. T. Smith and R. c. Munger of Birmingham, Joseph Bell of Prattville, l.. R. Munger of Birmingham and Mer- Till Northington of Birmingham. MT Northington succeeded his father, the late w. T. Northington, while L. R. Mun- ger of this city fills the place of the late Samuel P. Gates of Bridgewater, Mass.
 The officers and directors were enter tained by Mr. and Mrs. R. s. Munger at their home on Montevallo road as is a custom at the annual meetings. The di- rectors looked over the local properties and some of them will return home to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
MILLPORT FARMER
 COMMITS SUICIDE

Columbus. Miss, January H-(Special.) ) Francis Varnon, farmer living at Mill port, about 20 miles east of Columbus, on the Southern railway. committed suicide this morning by shooting himself through the heait. He retired to room at his home and placing the muzzle of re- vo.ver close to his heart, pulled the trigger. death having followed instantly. Financial trouble is given as the cause of the suicide.
 Varnor was about s7 years cld, and is survived by q widow and several chill dren. He formerly operated livery ssable at Mil'port, but sold out several months ago, and had since devoted his attention to farming.
 This is the second suicide that has oc- cured in the same neighborhood in less than 10 days, Morton Smith, who re- sided at Steens. only short distance from Millport, having killed himself on January 6. Both suicides resulted from financial troubles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
B.R.L.&P. DIRECTORS HOLD BRIEF MEETING President Pevear and Old
 Directors Reelected
 BULLOCK IS ABSENT
Pevear Denies Any Knowledge of Ru- nor That He Will Replace Bull lock-Some of Party In-
 spect Property

A luncheon, board meeting lasting 12 minutes and an inspection of the proper ties of the Birmingham Railway. Light the visit here yesterday of the American Cities company directors.
 The directors of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company at the very brief meeting held yesterday after- noon elected s. J. Dill of New York a director to succeed the late D. M. Dren- nen, and immediately adjourned. Ac- cording to an official announcement, nothing else was done. The local drec- tors met and lunched with the visiting directors. few friends of the officials that are not directors of either company also were in the luncheon party at the Tutwiler
 The board meeting followed shortly thereafter, and few of the directors re- turned east yesterday afternoon. The others of the party were taken over the properties here It was stated that the meeting of the New Orleans directors has already been held. George Bullock was not with the party.
 The visiting officials were unwilling to talk about the reported changes in the operations of the company The absence of MT Bullock was commented upon with the statement that MT. Bullock was ex- ceedingy busy, and after looking over the New Orleans and Knoxville proper ties, as we'll as the street railways in Memphis, he was compelled against his wishes to return to New York.
 President J. S. Pevear, in charge of the party, said that he would remove his of fees from New Orleans to New York, but that he had no information that he was to succeed MT. Bullock as president of the United Gas and Electric company However, it is reported that change is more than eminent and will take place at the annual meeting of the United Gas, which is scheduled for sometime in March. It was explained that MT. Pevear would continue his relations here as pres- ident of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. It was added that fnasmuch as D. D. Curran, who was a member of the party yesterday, was to ee'f>c ON tiiC Pi CSidSnCy u tilt l>cW UT leans company this month, that MT. Pe- wear would not be compelled to spend as much of his time as in the past in the south. Hence his removal to New York city.
 The members of the party visiting here yesterday included c. E. Allgeyer. Lee Benaist, Marshall Dodge, Frank B. Haynes, the famous cotton king; c. G WeSterfaldt. TT R Wi1liayt,e n n Cur- ran, s. J. Dill Hugh McClosl<y, and B McClosky. The local directors lunching with the American Cities directors in- cluded Henry l.. Badham, M. V. Joseph Robert Jemison, ST. Lee c. Bradley, Sid W. Lee, B. F. Moore, w. H. Kettig Harry w. Coffin, Lee Moody. In addition, w w. Crawford, a director of the Alabama Great Southern was also a guest at the luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
LEROY HOLT TO TEACH
 MIDDAY CLASSES

The extension course of junior methods being presented by LeRoy Holt, general superintendent of junior work for the Birmingham Sunday School association on Wednesday mornings at the First Metho- dist church, are of such value that it has been determined to arrange for a class in the.same course. to meet at such an hour that business men and women and day schoo1' teachers can attend. The work of this class will begin Sat urday at 1:15 o'clock in the study of the First Presbyterian church. All who want to do so can come a little earlier and )bring their lunch. The period will last but 30 minutes, closing at 1:45 sharp. This will permit those who wish to use their lunch hour in this way to get back to their place of business promptly. On Saturday many business concerns close at i o'clock for the day. This time lends itself especially to school teachers.
 The Wednesday morning group numbers about 40, and 1t is believed that this group will be as large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
OFFICERS FOR DISPLAY MEN Election Held Yesterday and Installa.
 ton Will Be January 26

Election of officers of the local branch of the International Association of Display Men was held yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce with the fol lowing result:
 Samuel Friedman of J. Blach & Sons, president; Charles E. Derrick of the Ideal Millinery store, vice president: J. D. Wendel of Drennen Co.,. secretary. s. Stuart Riddle was reelected treasurer.
 Following his election President Friedman made highly interesting and instructive talk and expressed his ap- preciation of the honor that had been conferred. He also complimented the re- tiring president for the splendid prog ress made by the association in the past year and outlined a bright progress for the future. At the next meeting Janu. ary 2s. the installation of officers will take place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
ID REPLACE OLD
 SCHEDULES SOON
Wm. A. Russell of l.. X N. States No More Trains
 Will Be Taken Off

The people of this city may feel as- made in the Louisville and Nashville service and that just as soon as possible the trains taken off a short time ago will be replaced. This was given out yesterday by William A. Russell, passen- ger traffic manager, who Is here on a tour of the lines with William r. Her man, general passenger agent for the with offices in Cleveland.
 Mr. Russell said yesterday that pas senger traffic went down to such a low ebb that it was absolutely imperative that retrenchment be made in the pas senger operations. However, we are nat urally of an optimistic mind" said MT Russell. We believe in the greatness of our territory and it's progress We have no hesitancy in saying that at the very moment business gets better our service will be resumed on the old basis and maybe other trains will be added. We had big plans until the war scare came along and business went to the low tide. I assure the patrons of our line here that the Montgomery accommodation and other trains will be resumed at the very first moment that such change is con- sistent with the proper management of our properties. I feel that this will not be for long. I cannot imagine this coun- try going backward and it cannot stand still"
 Mir. Russell and MT. Herman were shown over the district yesterday by T. F. Brooks, superintendent of this divi- sion, and other local officials. They will leave for New Orleans this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
GARDEN ASSOCIATION
 HOLDS FIRST MEETING

The first general meeting of tho Bir- mingham Home and School Garden as- sociation was held yesterday afternoon in the council chamber at the city hall. Ad- dresses were made by George Weathers- bee, superintendent of school gardening, Mauary Nicholson, assistant city engi- neer, and Mrs. Truitt Bishop. There was large attendance.
 Prof. E. E. Smith, chairman of the ex- ectuive committee of the association, will represent the association at meeting to be held in Cincinnti Febraury 26 of simi- lar organizations from all over the coun- try The local association has already become affiliated with the School Garden association of America. The next gen. eral meeting will be March 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
LONDON PARTYTO VISIT BIRMINGHAM Mitchell Says Some of Former Visitors Now
 at the War

James Mitchell of London will leave to- day for New York, where he will meet a party of London directors and stock holders of his company and bring them to Birmingham on an inspection trip. They will be here within few weeks MT. Mitchell in speaking of the coming visit of the directors said that among the party will be missed some of the men who came here last time. including Sir George Prescott and Lord Cheston, both of whom are remembered very cordially in Birmingham. Sir George Prescott, Mr Mitchell said yesterday. had succeeded to the command of the Second Life Guards, of which he was lieutenant at the beginning of the war, all of his su- perior officers having been killed. He said that others of the former party are at the front.
 Mr. Mitchell said yesterday the party coming here included Mr. Edgar, head of Sperling & Co.,, the international bank CTS. MT. Mitchell was in London when war was declared. He is a native of Boston and although he has lived abroa some years, he is an American citizen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
PORTER COMPANY ADVERT|SES 10 MEN Ads Are Brief and Are Used Daily-Prefers Age
 Herald

An example of advertising exclusively to men was given yesterday by F. ]. Barrett advertising manager of the Porter Clothing Go. Over half of the Porter advertising is done in The Age Herald. MT. Barrett stated, because that paper was considered the best medium through which to reach the men of Bir- mingham.
 White space is always very con spicuous part of our advertising" stated
 MT. Barrett. We believe that white space is much better than a black. heavy border for an advertisement
 Our ads are just as brief as 1t is possible to make them and get in all
 of the facts. We do this on the belief
 that the public don't care particularly
 about the many little details of busi .
 ness of this kind which some people put
 into their advertising. We believe that
 a man wants to know what we've got
 for him in the clothing line and he
 wants to know it in just as few words
 as possible, so that's the way we give it to him.
 "To catch the eye of the reader we use the white space and the high class cut service. Our cuts are very valuable advertising pictures as much for the reason of what Is left out of them as for what is put into them. They contain no landscapes and pictures of every thing in general. They show nothing but figure in suit of clothes, with sometimes some object dimly outlined | in the distant backgr ound. That kind | of a cut advertises clothing and that's what we want 1t to do. The instant | the vision grasps 1t the mind is struck with the idea that here is clothing advertisement and of course if that particular man Is interested right then | in getting a new suit, we make pros pective customer.
 Our advertising is scheduled and we
 maintain that schedule except when something special develops. Every day we have an ad in The Age-Herald. We do not believe that our ads get us a customer except when read by a man who needs suit of clothes. All men
 do not need a suit at the same time and somebody needs one all the time so we
 have an advertisement in the paper every day in order that it shall be there whenever any given man gets into the
 mood to buy some new clothes. This Is the difference in writing an ad for women and one for men. Women will hunt through a newspaper for ad- vertised bargains. As general rule a some specific thing. Therefore we plan to have an ad there waiting for him when he wants to buy clothes.
 We quote comparative values and be- lieve 1t pays When we are selling a ss0 suit for $20 I don't see why we shouldn't say so, and I believe that tho saving so brings us many customers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
JAN. q DATE SET FOR COLLECT|ONOF
 DONATIONS MADE
Relief Committee Headquar- ters Presented Busy Scene Yesterday in Chamber
 of Commerce Building

Date for collection of donations to the Birmingham relief committee was set for Thursday, January 31. at a meeting of the executive committee held yesterday at the headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building.
 That there Is much distress in the city Is evidenced by the fact that many ap- plications for assistance have been al- ready made to the committee. They de- sire to say that at the present time they have nothing to- give but are straining every effort to secure the donations and the distribution will be made as speedily as possible
 The presidents and chalrmen of all so- quested to give the names of such per sons needing assistance as may come to their knowledge in order to facilitate the work of distribution.
 As the committee has decided to use white streamers to designate the houses where donations are to be called for Mrs. T. B. Reid, president of the conn. mittee, requests that donations of sheets and other cotton goods be sent at once to the headquarters from which the streamers will be made. Two corps of young girls have been organized to aid the committee in the work, one of % girls to work the tele- phones and 10 to address letters and other correspondence work. number of special meetings have been called for Saturday morning to meet at the Chamber of Commerce, which have already been announced. The headquar- ters are located on the fifth floor e the Chamber of Commerce building tel ephone No. 482, and they presented n busy scene yesterday with the ladies planning the details of the movement and a dozen or more young girls assist ing in the work.
 A committee from the Chamber of Commerce and one from the Furniture Dealers association has volunteered to cooperate with the committee in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-15
PUT SIGN POSTS
 ON COUNTY ROADS
E Board of Revenue Finds Them Neces-
 sary Because of Constantly Increas- ing Travel on Public Highways

Sign posts giving directions as to dis ltance to- Birmingham and other given points are to be erected by the board lof revenue at the intersections of all the
 main public roads of the county and where a branch road occurs. I The action on the part of the board of drevenue Is at the request of numbers
 of the travelling public and 1t is stated will prove of great convenience to those slwho travel the public roads of the coun-
 ty. Many of the main trunk lines join the roads of adjoining counties and the travel to Birmingham from these points
 |is increasing rapidly.
 1 The sign posts will be of iron and the board has several designs under consid-
 Ieration As soon as the design is deter mined upon the board will let the con- Htract and the posts will be erected at khe earliest opportunity.