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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
FORMER BIRMINGHAM
 MAN VISITING HERE
Charles w. Tway Says Auto Business Is Booming In Atlanta-TO Es-
 tablish an Agency Here

Charles W. Tway. general southern representative for the Haynes Motor company. with headquarters in Atlanta, is at the Tutwiler. Mr. Tway was for merly in the automobile business in Birmingham and has a number of friends. in this city He is optimistic over the future of the automobile business and says he believes this will be one of the banner years for the automobile indus stry. In speaking of business, he said:
 Conditions in Atlanta are very good. have noticed that things in Birming- ham are going at lively rate also and I am glad to see everyone prospering. The Haynes company has done the largest business in the south this year that it has ever experienced. The Atlanta branch alone has sold and delivered more than 200 cars and they have numerous orders on file. I hope to establish an agency while over here at this time. As yet have not appointed anyone, al- though I have several who are after our agency in Birmingham.
 "I firmly believe this is one of the most opportune times for one to engage in the automobile business. In fact, one cannot go very far wrong in going into any sound business with the present era of prosperity. It has been several months since have been in this city. but I am glad to be back and meet my old friends and acquaintances."
 Mir. Tway will be in the city for sev- eral days before returning to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
NAVAL OFFICERS ARE VISITING HERE Lieutenants Young and Spencer at Present With Army Aviators at
 Pensacola

Lieut.. E. w. Young and Lieut.. Robert Spencer at present detailed with the United States aviation corps at Pensa- cola are at the Tu;weler Lieutenant Young and Lieutenant Spencer are both Annapolis, and have served as midship- men and ensigns respectively.
 In speaking of Birmingham, Lieuten- ant Young said:
 q am delighted to have been able to visit this city. I was agreeably sur prised to find such thriving, hustling town here. I had often heard of the many advantages of Birmingham, but l hardly realized it was such a progressive city. The broad streets and excellent pavements in the downtown district ap- peal to me greatly. If all the cities upon their beginning would lay out broad streets they would profit a great deal in the future. One of the most attrac- tive things about Washington is it's broad streets and fine pavements.''
 Lieutenant Young would not discuss the present European war 1t being against the wishes of the President for any officer in the service of the United States to converse regarding the struggle. The business of the officers is purely per- sonal in Birmingham, they having come here for the purpose of attending the wedding of Miss Margaret Jemison.
 Lieutenant Spencer and Lieutenant Young have to make three flights daily in Pensacola. The United States govern ment has large staff of aviators located there at present, and indications are that more attention will be paid to the avia- tion corps in the future than ever be- fore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
HEFLIN AND OLIVER TO BE
 IN AID WRITER'S CONVENTION

prospective candidates to the two popu-
 lar congressman, asking for their sup
 port on the floor of the convention Con
 gressman Hefiin has an established rep
 utation as an orator and Congressman Oliver is reputed to be as good The can
 didate that can secure the indorseme ent
 of these notables will have more than
 fighting chance of getting the neces- sary two thirds vote.
 Throughout the state, the interest in
 The Age-Herald Advertisers conven- ton is increasing daily. The question
 now confronting those officials who will see to it that everything is properly handled is, where can it be held? Is there a hall in Birmingham large enough to care for a real political con vention of the kind The Herald advertisers propose to have?
 Begin marking your calendar this morning. Only seven days remain in which to write the most attractive ad- vertisement The Age-Herald has printed. Everyone is reading these advertisements, for practically every one will be a delegate and all want to
 vote intelligently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
VISITORS TAKEN 0N
 AUTOMOBILE TOUR
Doty and Wilkinson Enter tained Here - Former
 Speaks to Realty Men

Charles Es Doty of Cleveland, presi; dent of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers, and c. F. Wilkinson of Atlanta, treasurer of the same organization, were the guests yes- terday of the Birmingham Real Estate exchange at luncheon at the Hotel Hill man at o'clock and later for an automo- bile tour of Birmingham. At the Southern club last night an informal dinner was given in honor of MT. Doty. MT. Wilkin- son returned to Atlanta at 1 o'clock yes- terday afternoon. MT Doty returned to Cleveland last night.
 MT. Doty was the principal speaker at the luncheon of the Real Estate exchange yesterday, and his address concerned technicle phases of the management of office buildings, with reference to the of- fee buildings of Birmingham. He said the buildings of this city appeared to be very efficiently managed.
 MT. Doty was enthusiastic in his praise of residential Birmingham, comparing it with that of Los Angeles, in some in- stances declaring that the landscape ef- fleets in Birmingham even surpassed those of the California city. At times as the automobile swung along Altamont road and the beautiful Glen Iris park section, MT. Doty had to be held in the automo- bile, so enthusiastic was he in leaning forward to view the wonders of Birming- ham,
 At the dinner given in his honor last night at the Southern club were W. G. Brown, c. M. McCrum. Hudson Barker, H. P. Lesher, John Lewis, H. R. Ramp en. T. P. Hay, Jr, and James F. Aston of Tuscaloosa, building manager, who came up to Birmingham yesterday to get the views of President Doty on build- ing management. as set forth in his ad- dress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
BELL TELEPHONE C0. OFFERS AID ID CITY IN THE INVESTIGATION
Gentry Writes From At lanta That Company Will Help Secure Data on
 Rates in Other Cities

Everything will be done by tn, Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph to cooperate with the cit. of Birmingham in gathering facts a to telephone rates in other citie the United States. Thi Snowledge was brought to the atten ton of the city commissioners yester lay when letter was received iron W. T. Gentry. president of the South ern Bell company.
 The letter follows:
 "Board of Commissioners, Br-
 mingham, Ala:
 "Gentlemen-We note that at a recent meeting of your board resolution was adopted to the ef feet that the city engineer, with the cooperation of the city attor ney, be instructed to collect data as to telephone rates In other cities and other available and proper data throwing light on the reasonableness or unreasonable ness of the rates charged by the Southern Bell Telephone and Tele- graph company in Birmingham. and to make report to your board of such data and information when collected.
 We have given this action of your board consideration, having called into our conference District Manager George R. Knox, our representative in Birmingham.
 "We desire to assure you that this company will cheerfully and sincerely cooperate with your board in securing full and com prehensive data as to the rates, service and practices of telephone companies operating in other cities, asked for in your resolu- tion.
 District Manager Knox will be available for any service which you may desire of hime, and we will undertake to furnish any in- formation which you may desire, as outlined in your resolution.
 After you have completed your investigation with reference to the operation of telephone companies in other cities. we will be glad to appear before your honorable board and lay before you all of the facts, figures and circumstances relating to the operation of the Southern Bell Telephone and Tel egraph company's property in the city of Birmingham.
 'fWe indulge in the hope and be- lief that the present cordial re- lations which exist between this company and it's patrons and city officials of Birmingham will con- tinue. Yours very truly,
 SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE
 & TELEGRAPH co.
 "By w. T. Gentry, President"
 President George B. Ward of the cit stated last night that tn letter would be presented for the con sideration of the board of commission CTS at next Tuesdays meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
SUITS FILED

Lonnie Segers, filed suit in the city court yesterday for $5O00 against J. D. Trucks, alleging that on September plaintiff to be arrested and imprisoned and consequence thereof plaintiff was greatly humiliated, vexed, harassed and annoyed. his reputation was great ly impaired, and plaintiff was put to great trouble, inconvenience and ex- pense on and about procuring his dis. charge from said arrest and imprison- ment.
 w. F. Bower filed suit in the city court yesterday for $2OOO against the Western Union Telegraph company, all ant failed to deliver message sent by the plaintiff.
 Leroy Sneed, pro ami Temple Sneed. filed suit in the circuit court yesterday for $3000 against the Southern Express company, alleging that while plaintiff was riding a bicycle, a wagon of the defendant ran against the bicycle upon which the plaintiff was riding, causing him to be thrown to the ground. bruis- ing and wounding his body.
 A. Kiminsky and Max Mngeser filed Su1t III the clreult court ycSterudy TOT $2000 each against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, all leging that on April while plaintiffs were riding in wagon on Eleventh avenue, north. near Nineteenth street, a car of the defedant ran violently against the wagon in which plaintiffs were riding, and plaintiffs were thrown from the wagon and was badly bruised and wounded.
 M r. Harris filed suit in the city court yesterday for $3000 against the Maryland Coal and Coke company, al leging that on March IS a railway car operated by the defendant ran upon or against the plaintiff and as con sequence thereof plaintiff was mashed through the breast and body, and plain tiff's breast, knees, legs. arms. face,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

Congressmen Tom Heflin and w. B. Oliver will be delegates to The Age Herald Advertisers convention on the night of December 23, and both of them will make addresses in support of some one of the candidates for the $750 player piano, which The Age-Herald is donating to it's thousands of adver- tisers.
 Senator J. H. Bankhead has stated that if he returns to Alabama for the holiday period, he certainly will be among those present at The Age-Herald Advertisers convention, and it Is con- sidered likely that he will also deliver an address if present.
 This announcement on the part of the congressman that they positively will be here is expected to bring renewed in- trest to the candidates, and Postmas- ter T. H. Aldrich's augmented crew will have to be increased further to care for the mail that will go out from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

head and various parts of his body were cut bruised~and otherwise injured.
 w. R. Carroll filed suit in the city court yesterday for 5000 against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleging that on December while passenger on one of the defend- ants cars, an agent of the defendant failed to give plaintiff transfer which he was entitled to. and as a conse- quence thereof plaintiff was caused to walk long distance in the cold and in- element weather
 J. R. Gray filed suit in the circuit court yesterday for 5000 against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, alleging that on September l, while a passenger on one of the de- fandants trains he was carried a great distance beyond his destination and thereby he was caused to suffer incon- venience and delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

 months, starting with the rank of pri- vate, already he has been promoted to quartermaster sergeant of his company in the Sixty-ninth battalion, which is composed of Englishmen and Irishmen only. In a letter to his mother, MT. Eaves says he expects his command will be ordered to the front sometime within a month, possibly by Christmas.
 MT. Eaves left Birmingham last Au- gust in company with Harcourt E. Bran don, vice president of the Dominion Coal company, one of the largest going con cerns in Canada, to whom he had become private secretary. He wrote to his mother some months ago asking for permission to join the territorial forces, but the mother replied that he had best save himself for America. as the United States might need him in a short while even more than England did.
 JOINED THE ARMY
 Thefboy finally joined the army and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the clerks office of the pro- bate court yesterday:
 J. A. Bell. Ensley, and Miss Geneva Gregory.
 s. w. Bamberg. Galveston, and Mrs M D. Perkins.
 Houston Foster and Miss Thelma Jerningan.
 Ernest Neal Spence and Miss Lula Bell Davis.
 William Charles Garrison and Miss Myrtle Avis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
Accompanied by MT. Wealth erly and Frank Gafford. Recognizes Merit of Ken drick-Hornady to Be Cautious

Commissioner James D. Truss went on an inspection tour of the city streets yesterday afternoon with Commissioner James Weatherly and Frank Gafford, the retiring head of the street depart ment.
 According to Commissioner Truss he is going to devote about one-ha,f of his time to office work and the remainder to out side tours of the streets
 We are going to try to keep the streets said Commissioner Truss, 'in excellent condition, even with our limited resources. A false impression has gotten out about my relations towards City En- gineer Julian kendrick. I desire to cor rect this as recognize that in Mir. Ken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
Wills Are Probated

The will of the late Charles s. Sim mons was probated in the probate court yesterday morning by Judge J. P. Stiles. He left valuable estate. Mrs. Kate Simmons, was named as executrix. The last will and testament of the late A. N Hawkins was probated by Judge J. P. Stiles in the probate court yesterday. Two sons of the deceased were named as administrators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
DR. AND MRS. EAVES'
 SON VOL UNTEERS FOR EUROPEAN WAR
Is Quartermaster Sergeant of Canadian Battalion and Expects to Leave for the
 Front Within a Month

Alfred G. Eaves, son of Dr. and Mrs. George Eaves, has joined the British ter ritorial forces in Canada, and is at pres ent with his company at St. Johns, New Brunswick, awaiting orders to join the boys in the trenches. MT. Eaves has a large number of friends in Birmingham who will be interested in his conduct in the war.
 Although he has been member of the Kings army but little more than two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
At the Photoplay Houses

Colonial-"The Lily and the Rose, , with Lillian Gish.
 strand-"rhe Unknown with Lou Tellegen.
 Trianon-"The Better Woman" with Lenore Ulrich.
 odeon Two-"The Vile Dust" with True Boardman
 Princess-"The Golden Spurs with Bessie Eyton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
At the Theatres

Jefferson - "The Garden of Allah. Evenings at o'clock sharp
 Lyric-Vaudevil1e. Matinee at 2:S0 p. m.; evening at z:50 and D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
Incorporation

J. F. Baldwin Building Supplies com pany filed articles of incorporation in the probate court yesterday. with capi- tai stock at $10,O00. Officers: J. F. Baldwin. president and general man ager, and Crundall B. Baldwin. secre- tary-treasures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
NECESSARY STEPS TAKEN

ties addressed the meeting, stating in variably almost that the county com missioners had already taken the neces- sary steps toward building the roads, and that they were in the race to a finish. Many of the delegates spoke of the bene- fit the highway would be to the farmer as well as to the tourist, and all were enthused with the project.
 The question of bridging the Tonnbig- bee river came up and the imperative ne cessity for the structure to be built was laid before the meeting. It was stated that should the bridge not be built or started before the tour of inspection next fall the chances for Alabama to secure the Jackson highway would be slim, After considerable discussion l.. c. Irvine made a motion that a stock company be formed with a capital of S50c0 to float bonds to build the bridge. The idea was eagerly taken up and in very short time s2600 was subscribed. It was stated the entire amount could have been se- cured in Birmingham. but it was thought best to float some of the stock in Clarke and Washington counties, where the bridge is to be located Those subscribing were B. M. Allen $2o0; Senator Frank S. White $100: A. T. Newell, S100: w. D. Harrigan. $500; L. C. Irvine, $100; A. B. Tucker (for friends). s4O0; J. S Pinckard, $100: Montgomery Automobile club, $100. Below is a list of names by counties of those who will aid in placing bonds of the Jackson highway bridge, to be con structed over the Tombigbee river
 It is estimated that the cost of the bridge will be about $100,000. The inter- est of the bonds has been secured by Washington counties for a period of five yearc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
TO0AY'S EVFNTS

Birmingham Motor and Country club lunch-at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler.
 Annual meeting of Bar association at 1 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
AID IN PLACING BONDS

The list follows: Rlount county. W. A. Oneonta; Chiffon county, H. B. Oliver, Verbena; Cullman county, F. F. St John. Cullman; Dallas county, Julian Smith, Selma; Htowah county, R. A.
 (Continued on Page Eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
Idea Eagerly Taken Up and Many Subscriptions Made
 at Meeting Yesterday
STATE DIVIDED IN
 THREE DISTRICTS
Associations and Subassociations to Be rganized-Indorse Idea of Do ing Work on Good Roads Days.
 The Attendance Is Large

With the organization of all the coun- ties interested and the forming of a stock company to build the Tombigbee bridge the construction of the proposed Alabama route of the Jackson high way is practically assured. This action was taken at the meeting of the high way "boosters' held yesterday morning at the auditorium of the Chamber Of Commerce. at which representatives from every county along the proposed route end others interested in the historic high way were present. It was stated by the promoters of the movement that the meeting was the best most enthusiastic and far-reaching in it's effects than any that has been held since the movement was started.
 Probably the most significant feature of the meeting yesterday was the fact that whether the 'pathfinders" declare for the Alabama route for the Jackson highway or not, national highway will be built through Alabama extending from the Tennessee line to the Gulf of Mexico. Declarations were made from the several counties along the route that work on the highway had been commenced or that steps to commence the building had been taken, and that the highway would be entirely completed before the time for inspection b the pathfinders in September, 1916
 Among the other features of the meet ing was the division of the state into three districts in which Jackson High way association and subassociations will be formed and the forming of stock company to issue bonds to build the bridge across the Tombigbee river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
JOHNSON OPENS MEETING

Crawford Johnson, president Of the Chamber of Commerce, opened the meet ing and presented w. T. Sanders of Athens, who presided w. c. Radcliffe was named as secretary. The delegates were welcomed by B. M. Allen. MT. Sanders, who is executive committeeman from Alabama of the Jackson Highway association, in his opening remarks stated that the time had come for concerted action on the part of the citizens of Ala bama if the Jackson Highway was to be secured. He declared that Alabama had an advantage over Mississippi in the actual miles of roads already con structed, and that the work of com- pieting the highway should be started at once. He stated that Limestone county had taken a lead in this respect, and had built roads that they were proud of. He also stated it would be a reflec- tion on the entire state if Mississippi took away the highway by reasons of having the route through that state com pleted, especially when the movement to build the highway was launched in Ala bama.
 l.. c. Irvine of Mobile, also a mem Der of the Jackson highway executive committee, made a ringing speech in fa- vor of immediate action in the matter of constructing the unbuilt portions of the highway, and stated the time had passed for mere talk, and that 1t was time for action. He declared that good roads were valuable asset to the state, and that whether they were beaten in the race for the Jackson highway they had covered the state with a network of good roads that would prove of incal- culable to the people generally.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-09-24
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ST. e. f O., &
Anton Smith of Minneapolis ar
rived Wednesday for visit with M.
Walters -.-.~ g., @.a.a rig.
Mrs. j.. H. Laney entertained
friends Tuesday,. +: H.
Miss Inez Butler, who has been
visiting the past week with her
brother, George, and family of Red
by, returned home Sunday. L.
DR.. J. H. Laney received a. tele-
gram Wednesday announcing the
death of his mother He left imme-
diately for Missouri to be present at
the funeral. His many friends extend
their sympathy to Dr. .Laney. Il .--
A. Schimmel and sons, Floyd and
Frank, called on C. G. Wilsey Sun
day.
J. H. Locke transacted business in
Bemidji Tuesday.
K. Irish, who has been working in
the dakota harvest neldS, mas re-
turned home.
Harvey Laney, who has been So
journing in Dakota, returned home
Friday.
Erick Stried of Nebish visited Sat-
urday and Sunday with his aunt,
Mrs. Clara Carlson.
Miss Marion Laney, who is teach
ing in Funkley, visited Saturday and
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. J. H.
Laney.
A. H. Swedberg of Redby, Mimi,
few days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-09-24
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Mrs. M. Ellington spent few days
last week visiting relatives at Be-
midi.
Mrs. George Watkins entertained
a number of friends and relatives
Saturday in honor of her niece, Miss
Violet Timms, the occasion being
Miss Timms birthday. Seventeen
guests were present.
Earl Grinols of Bemidji transacted
business here Tuesday.
Stone Peterson of Solway called
on friends in Wilton Friday.
Pete Welter of Fowlds spent Tues
day transacting business at Bemidji
and Wilton.
Miss Mary Johnson visited with
Miss Retta Rogers a couple of days
recently. :.
Ole Stortroen and family visited
at the NJ A. Ronglien home Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Heminger spent Fri
day at the home of her brother, G.
F. Rogers. .
George Baker and Gerry Waldron
loaded a car of wood at Scribner Mon
day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-09-24

FOR SALE-No. 517-The Fox
Lake Farmstead; choice 8O-acre
hardwood timber tract, forty rods
from daily mail route; about four
miles west of Turtle. Only
SIS per acre if taken at once.
Terms: Cordwood payments, must
agree to cut and deliver 120 cords
wood per year from the land, cut
ting the timber, burning the brush
and seeding the land to clover for
pasture. turning in one-half on
land payments in cash and re-
ceiving the other one-half for liv-
ing expenses. A splendid chance
for hustler that acts quick. J.
J. Opsahl, Home Maker, Bemidji,
MINI.