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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
l. C. Orr

J. C. Orr, aged 66, a well-known pio- neer citizen of Birmingham, died yester- day morning at 5S0 clock at the fami- ly residence, 1920 Thirteenth avenue, north. MT. Orr had been i'll for some time, and his. death was not unexpected. The deceased Is survived by his widow and son, Raymond P. Orr. Funeral services will be conducted at o'clock to- morrow afternoon from the residence. The Rev. J. A. Bryan will officate. In- torment will follow in Elmwood ceme- tery.
 MT Orr had been a resident of this city for 30 years, and was the founder of the old Tennessee Packing company, the first packing company in the south. For a number of years he was connected with the Maxwell Couch Mule company. The following will act as pallbearers: Judge c. c. Nesmth, James Muhlholland, w. P. Copeland, Walter l.. Metcalfe, R. T.. Middleton and c. M. Dyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
Federal Estimate Only 100,- 900 Under That in Age
 Herald a Week Ago
ESTIMATE
 PROVED ACCURATE
Prices Expected to Soar-Heflin Says Price Is Certain to Go to 20 Cents
 by Next Spring-The Small
 est Crop in Years

< Washington, December 10.-(Special) tcotton crop, announced today by the de- spartment of agriculture is Ii ,f61 GOO bales W. P G, Harding, member of the fed Seral reserve board, estimated the crop one week ago for The Age-Herald as ID ,375,o0O bales.
 MT Harding stated at that time that If his estimate was approximately cor sl ect, the price of the southern staple would soar after Christmas. His predic- stion is regarded of. especial significance lin view of the fact that it's figures over Tapped the government figures by 100,- loco bales, the indications being that the Iprice more than was expected will soar. HEFLIN'S PREDICTION Congressman Heflin stated this aft lernoon that the price of cotton next spring will cerainly be 20 cents per pound.
 Since December I have communi- lcated with the commissioners of agricul- lture in the cotton growing states and with members of Congress from these
  and amount of the cotton crop picked and sinned, by Decemebr l, with the result that 94 per cent of the crop had been gathered and ginned and that the scrop would be O,3S3,0O0 bales.''
 This will be the smallest crop in iyears. The cotton area was reduced 5 l0l0,0e0 acres and the fertilizer supply was lcut in half, and the yield per plant is 1.-the smallest that it has been in years. So you cannot compare this crop with any degree of accuracy with that of any iother year because it has been produced under entirely different circumstances. ] rThe high price of cotton seed was 1.-the inducement to the farmer to pick and lgin his cotton as rapidly as possible, land this accounts for the cotton crop be- ing mcee nearly ginned than ever be- fore this time of year.
 The ginners' report the last of Decem- Der will tell the tale of the 1915 cotton lcrop We had ginned up to December 1 I9,71l,0 600 bales. There will not be, all told,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
To Prevent Citrus Canker

Washington, December lO.-Repre- sentative Harrison of Mississippi today introduced bill to appropriate $2,- C0o,000 to be ushed by the department of agriculture in preventing and eradi- eating the citrus canker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
D. s. Merriweather

News were received in Birmingham last night of the death of D. & Merriweather, aged 70, at his late residence in Colum- bia, S. C., yesterday afternoon at 5So o'clock. The deceased is survived by his widow, three sons, w. D. Merriweather of this city; Waller and Traynham Mer- riweather; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, and sister, Mrs. William Smith, all of Columbia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
Alfred A. Coffey

Chattanooga, December 10-(Specal) Alfred A. Coffey. aged Se years, a promi- nent Confederate veteran, died here to- day Surviving him are four daughters Mrs. Judson Buchanan, Mrs. w. N. Tag gart and Mrs. Edward Roberts of Chat tanooga, and Mrs. w. H. Waldron of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
Deaths and Funerals
Arthur Morgan

The remains of Arthur Morgan aged Sf, who died Thursday night at o'clock in local intirmary, were sent to Dora Thursday night at II 30 o'clock by Shaw X Son for interment The deceased is sur vived by his widow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
ATTENDING THE BANQUET

Among those present were: T. J. Duly of New York; w. H. Bell of Montgom- cry; George s. Templeton of Auburn; A. P. Smith of Eutaw: R. E. Meade of Flu taw; J. F. Dunaway Orrville; Elmer l.. Sly, Creola; R. J. Evans, Chicago w. H. King, Luverne; G. T. Brazelton, Birming- ham: B. B. Burton. Birmingham; D. 4. Piatt. Birmingham: s. H. Edmondson, Birmingham; J c. Farley, Birmingham: A. A. Lecliew, Adamsville Oscar Turner, Birmingham: J. H. McCary. Jr., Birming- ham: J. H. McCary, Sr., Birmingham; ]. S. Kernachan, Sheffield; Frank P. Glass, Birmingham; l.. B. Musgrove Jasper S. A. Clark, St. Louis; w. B. Henslet, St. Louis; Buell. Henslet. St. Louis; B. B. Shirley. Fayette G. T. Thompson Fay cite J. w. Marshall, Tuscaloosa o. F. Cobb. Sumterville; Bruce Kennedy, Mont gomery; F. A. Jones, Montgomery; Don Farnsworth, New York; K. M. Jackson, Birmingham: Colman Blach, Birmingham; F. B. Shireman, Birmingham; J. C. Bur ton. Jasper; R. D. Burnett, Birmingham; Herman Saks. Birmingham; Tom l.. Long, Jasper: Tom Scale. Livingston: Alvin Douglass, Birmingham; R. l.. Scale. Livingston W. T. Parker, Bir- mingham; J. R. Kilgore, Jasper; F. R. Sil'iman. Chicago; J. H. Walker. Bir- mingham; T. R. Tartt, Livingston; Fred Fl. Jones, Livingston George McCleery, Blrmlngham, w. k. FlttS, Tuscaloosa. James N. McLeon. Montgomery: Robert Jemison. Birmingham; J. A. Wade, Mont somery; R.. G. Ennis. Livingston; w B. Veal, Birmingham J. T. Stokely, Bir- mingham; w. A. Williams, Livingston: w. G. Little, Livingston F. B. Hengst Lou isville; w. R. Tucker, Atlanta; w. M Franks. Talladega; w. F. Bust, Besse- mer: c. F. Rice, Birmingham; w A. Wadsworth, Prattvi'le: w D. Wood, Bir- lningham; W. L. Smith, Memphis; J. H. Doughty. Birmingham: F. c. Crow, Bir- mingham; J. l.. Horn. Livingston; C. I. Stoner, Gallion: A. J. Maynor, Evans; V. w. Lewis, Chattanooga: c. M. Mauldin, Birmingham: l.. r. Sessions, Ozark: T. F. Watt, Auburn; P. B. Jarman, Living ston; w. R. Wallace, Livingston; T. L.. Smith. Epps; Evans F. Allison, Bellany; J. D. Rosenberger, Birmingham: Ralph D. Quisenberry Montgomery; w. G. Hen derson Montgomery; J. A. Martin, Br- n1ingham: Bert Jacobs, Birminghan: Will liam M. Lindsey, Birmingham; William c. Radcliffe, Birmingham: R. A. Brown, Birmingham; Sam H. Fewlkes, Birming- ham; Ben F. Ray. Birmingham; w. Blanks Everett. Birmingham Julian Wright, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11

remaining of this crop 1000 bales. The cotton crop of 1915 in my judgment, will be less than 10500000 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
STATE CATTLEMEN
 ENTHUSIASTIC OVER
 PROPOSED BIG SHOW
Continued from Page Fivc)

of esoney for prizes to Joe given hog and cattle raisers. He gave a short talk on the wisdom of the meeting of the cattle men of the state and expressed his ap- preciaton of having been able to at- tend The representatives of other asso- citations also offered money for prizes. Chairman Brown replica that the offers were greatly appreciated but that the pur- pose of the meeting was not to raise money so much as to promote a genuine feeling among the breeders for the pur- pose of having real cattle show at the next fair. His explanation as to the money was the cause of some merriment on the part of his auditors. MT. Brown laus he'd, and said the time for the money would be later.
 Short talks were also made by the fol- lowing: R. G. Ennis of Livingston, J. A. Wade, commissioner of agriculture at Montgomery; B. B. Burton, former presi- dent of the State Fair association; George $. Templeton of Auburn; E. F. Allison of Bellamy; Fred IT. Jones of Livingston; c. E. Rives of Birmingham; Bruce Ken nedy of Montgomery; Robert Jemison and others.
 A sale of thoroughbred hogs will be held the the fairgrounds this morning at 10 o'clock. A sale of thoroughbred cattle will be conducted at o'clock. A barbe- cue of turkey and pork will be served on the grounds at 1 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-11
GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE

The estimated production, exclusive of linters, by states, with comparisons, fol-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

sun. aIoen and TldeH.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
OBSERVED SILVER
 E., WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mir. and Mrs. George Benson Complete
 25 Years of Married Life.

The silver wedding anniversary of Mir. and Mrs George Benson was fit tingly observed Saturday afternoon and evening at their home, g Fifth street. Friends and relatives were in attendance making the affair a very pleasant one.
 Mr.apd Mrs. Benson were married in Montyille 25 years ago, and moved to Norwich shortly after their mar riage. They had two children, one of whom died in childhood and the other, Frank Benson 8 well known violin ist, resides here with his parents Mir Benson is foreman of the box depart ment Of the United States Finishing company, which position he has filled in a capable manner for many years. He also was formerly city sheriff,
 The couple received many gifts and a buffet lunch was served. Excellent music was rendered during the festiv- ities. Tt1e many friends and rsia- tives who called during the day gave MT and Mrs. Benson their hearty com gratulations and wished that they might be fortunate enough to celebrate thgir golden anniversary
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
CHARITY BALL PATRoNessEs
Named for This Annual Event by the
 Catholic WoNaan's Club.

The patronesscs for the annual ball Of the Catholic Weman's club, for which already over so boxes have been sold, have been named as follows:
 Mrs. T. c. Murphy, Mrs James r. Diggins. Mrs. J. R. AlcNamara, Mrs. James H. canty, Mrs. Maurice F. Kelley, Mrs R. M. Powers, Mrs. G, A. Comeau, Mrs. A. J. Wholey, Mrs. G, ". Mansfield, Mrs. F. T. Sylvia, Mrs. c. Mcknight. Mrs. N. E. Sullivan, Mrs. D. F. Mccormick, Mrs Thomas H. Beck ley, Mrs, J. E. Bowman, Mrs. J. W. Burke, Mrs. William T, Browne, Mrs. William Butler, Mrs. Thomas F. Burns, Mrs Mrs, P. P Battersoy; fee Miss Miss K Bowler Bowler Mrs. Louis T. Cassidy, Mrs James Crawford, Mrs. T. A. Crowley.
 r. Mrs. Joseph Connor, Sr. Miss M. J. Conroy, Mrs. J. J. Corkery, Mrs. James T. Carey, Mrs John Carroll, Mrs. lanes m coHnbar Gns9y M5I Mrs Jamfs csp5g apd Mrs Mrs Joseph P. Connor, Jr., Mrs. D. Drew, Mrs. D. H. Driscoll, Mrs J. J. Des- mond, Mrs. Thomas Dodd. Mrs. D. Dowlin" Mrs. \. c. Disco, Miss E. A :. Tanning, Mrs D. Fleming, Miss M. Fitzgerald, Mrs. E. Fitzgerald, Mrs. gins, Mrs. P. H. Hartman. Mrs. J. P. Murphy, Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs. K. Murphy. Miss x. McCloud, Miss E. B. McCabe, Mrs. W. McGarry, Mrs. James McGrory, Mrs. E. Magner. Mrs. G. W. Madden. Mrs. J. H. Maloney. Mrs. John Mara Mrs. Joseph Marchiel, Miss Mary O'Neil. Mrs. James O'NeiI Mrs. Thom- Mrs. L. E. Riley, Miss NJ Rogers, Mrs. Philip Henault. Mrs. Ab- ner Hill. Mrs. R. Holmes, Mrs. A. Jor- dan. Mrs. John M. King, Miss Nellie Kirby, Mrs. James Kearney. Mrs Charles Kampf, Mrs. F. Kirby, Mrs. F La, Fontaine. Miss Annie Lyons, Miss Ellen LealaY. Mrs. Thomas E. Leahy Mrs. John LaValle. Mrs. John N. Lee Mrs. Gelase F. Lord, Mrs. Charles c. McNamara, Mrs. W. H. Murphy. Mrs M V. Murphy, Miss Margaret Rohan Mrs. John Royston Mrs. J. R. Tarrant
 BIrs. W J. aSlattery. Mrs. D. T. Shea Mrs. John Steiner Mrs. Philip Spell man. Mrs. w. H. Shields. Mrs Danie, Shields, Mrs D. J. Shahan, Miss Nellie Sheridan, Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, Mrs William A. Soners. Mrs. James Stan- ley, Mrs. R. F. Sullivan. Mrs Sophronie Sabourin Mrs. Charles Smith. Miss A M. Skelly, Mrs. ". K. Tingley. Mrs James T. Woods. Mrs. Daniel Young Mrs M. Fl. Donahue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Having given faithful and peculiarly efficient service for 15 years as super intendent of the Central Baptist Sun day school, Superintendent Shepard B. Palmer declined to be considered for another reelection this year, and when the school held it's annual election on Sunday the chairman of the nominat- ing committee, William G. Tarbox, made this announcement.
 For superintendent for the coming year, the nominating committee pro nased the name of James L. Case. W!o was elected with these other officers:
 Assistant superintendents, Chadles $. Storms, and Edward Y. Messinger; secretary, J, Palmer Post; assistant secretary, Harry CoVey; treasurer, Moves; librarians, H. H. Pettis, J. D. Cranston and N. Eugene Smith.
 The library committee was nominat- ed and elected as follows: Fred l.. Newton, chairman; Mrs. c. W. Gale, Mrs. Lucius Brown, Mrs. s. $. Thresh- CT, Miss Jennie L, Spencer, Mrs. G. Fred Moves, and Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell
 All these officers elected will be pre- scented for ratification before the an nual meeting of the church on Thurs day evening.
 Superintendent Palmer who had 93.l- ducted the brief business meeting cx- pressed his confidence that the sciiooI had made a wise choice in the new superintendent elected, who he felt sure possessed the qualities call ed for the filling the place and he said that 1t was pleasure to him to give up the place to his friend, Mir. Case.
 In a few earnest words, the newly chosen superintendent expressed his own regret that Mir. Palmer found 1t advisable to give up the place which
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
CONTROL BOARD GAVE
 STATE HOSPITAL ss,72s.5o
For the Period Ending in septsmber
 NeSt

The board of control has issued it's biennial report, covering the years 1913-1914, showing the increases made by it from Jan. '. 1913. Those for the fiscal term ended Sept 30 1913, amounted to $52, 136s7, and those for the period ended Sent. 30, 1914, of the present year, amounted to So6,424.50.
 Several of the items anoeaT, it is explained, because the general assem- hly increased salaries without pfevid- ing the increased appropriation made necessary by the change.
 The largest items appear in connec- tiol with the commission on domestic animals and are on account of the ap- pearance of the hoof and mouth dis ease last fall. An item of s14,000 ap- pears for office. travel and assist anoe," and $s.000 for cattle condemned. The Norwich state hospital gets. for the period ending next September, $9,i2S.5o, and the automobile depart ment, in the same period has an al- loTanee of $12,297.94. These matters, 1t will be seen, received the greater part of the allowance made for the second period covered by the report.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
HlsERNLAN INSTALLATIONS
Performed Jointly for Two Norwich Divisions-Gold Medal to Past Presi- dent Frank J, Murtha.

The recently elected officers of Di- visions, No. and No. ?, A. 0. H., were installed at a joint meeting held Sun day evening in FoFesters' hall by County President Cornelius Donahue of Mystic who was assisted by J. J. Finnegan, past county president. and Dennis c. Murphy. president of Di- vision No. l, of Taftvilie.
 The wet weather did not seem to kee~ the attendance down in the least, for there was a large sized gathering of members of both divisions and also delegations from New London and Taftville divisions.
 Just before the installation of the of- flcers, James J. FiRnegan. in behalf of his brother members of Division No. 2, presented Frank J. Murtha. a hand some gold medal in recognition Of his faithful services as president of the division for seven years past: The medal is suitably inscribed with MT. Murtha's name and the words: ''Pre- sented by Division No. 2," with the date. MT. Murtha, in well chosen and appropriate remarks thanked the mem bers for the honor conferred.
 The officers installed follow:
 Division No. President, Michael J. Malone; vice president, Michael J. Dwyer; financial secretary. Daniel J. O'Neil; recording secretary, Michael O'Connor; treasurer. Dennis J. Moran: sergeant at arms, Patrick Barry; sen
 
 standing committee, Peter O'Neil.
 Division No. 2--President, Francis Brennan vice president. John W. Burke; financial secretary, John F.. McVeigh; recording secretary, Joan F. Reddy; treasurer, James J. Dutton; sergeant at arms. Thomas Houlihan; sentinel, Patrick Carberry; chairman of standing committee, James J. Fin neean.
 The reports Of all officers were very encouraging and were accepted The treasurer Of Division No. 1 reported that there IS in the treasury something over S4,000, while the sum reported in the treasury of Division No. 2 by their treasurer is about $S,5o0, both being substantial sums to start the coming year on.
 Among the speakers of tde evening were Mayor Timothy c. Murphy. Rev ". H. Kennedy, chaplain of Division No. ?, M. J. Malone, president oR Di- vision No. 1. Francis Brennan, Toresi- dent Of Division Ne. ?. County Presi- dent Cornelius Donahue, John P. Mur- pfy. Frank J. Murtfa, Edward J. Burke, F, J. oConnor Dennis C. Mur- phy, president Of Division No. 1 of Taftville, Patrick Barry M. J. iDwyer and H. A. Pratt. retiring president of Division No. 1. Roger Tighe and John o'ConneH were heard in vocal selec- tions.
 Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served during the evening and cigars were passed. The conr1it- tee in charge of the arrangements com pF1sed members Of both divisions as follows: Frank J. Murtha of No. 2 and E. A. Pratt Of No. 1. cf1airT1en; Mi chael O'Connor. Thomas Conneilv. Daniel O'Nefl, John McVeigh and John B. Reddy
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
CATARRH GERMS
 EASILY KILLED
ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS DISEASE FOREVER IS TO DESTROY THE GERMS THAT
 CAUSE IT.
By A specaalisf.

rid Of 1t you must xiii the germs which cause catarrh. Stomach dosing. oint- fail because they overlook this fact. They all help by giving temporary re- lief, but they do not reach the germ fife that has found lodgenent in your head, nose, tfrrpat and could not destroy it if they did
 The best known way of destroying
 the dangerous germs Of catarrh and consequently ending the disease itself your nose and throat the pleasant. pen. etrstlng air of Hyomei fpronourced High -o-nel. RYonei is made from purest oil Of Elcalyptus combined with gernicidaI ingredients. You breathe iz through a little hard rubber pocket in- baIer which comes with every complete sweet fragrant air of Hyo7nei through tEris little device you are drawing into your swollen. unframed, germ laden
 m enzI6ranes a vapor which will not only ped I'D air passages but will absolutely and positively destroy every trace of Catarrh germ life it reaches. Lee & druggists in this vicinity are so sure of the blessed lasting relief that Hyoraei brings to ca6arrh sufferers that they sell it invariably on a positive guzran- cessful results are not secured from it's use. Right now while you have the matter in mind, tear out this notice and tS5s it in to Si2 EouE druggist the next ciudes the free "inhaier.' This makes it easy to breathe the HEonei way up into the air passages and, you can be- disgusting disease from your system forever.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
ELECTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Central Baptist Sunday School Chooses James L. Case Shepard B. Palmer Declines Another Term After Is Years in ORice-Resolutions of Appreciation of His Long Service Were Passed

he had held with so much credit for fifteen years, a. period which the school had made a splendid record. MT Case expressed his appreciation of the honor he felt it to be to be chosen for q place that could show the na1:les of such men as John Denison, Charles Setchell, Judge Lucius Browns c. Ed ward Smith and MT. Palmer, and he asked from the school the same prayer ful cooperation which 1t had given his predecessor.
 When the election was over, Judge Lucius Brown offered the following resolutions which were unaninlo Isly passed:
 Whereas, our brother, Shepard B. Palmer, who has served this Bible school so devotedly for 15 years, now declines another reelection as superin- tendent;
 Resolved, that we do accept the same with deep regret, feeling his faithful ness to the school together with his undoubted Christian character t1As meant more for the uplift of the school than can be told today; that his ;eati- ed with thankfulness; and our pray - CT is that the presence of the Blessed Master may continue with him
 There were not a few fearful eyes among the Sunday school members as the resolutions were presented and passed.
 The school had an attendance of Ss9. The Live Wires, who are one of the classes of boys, made the school q present of a, record board which will show school attendance for the com ing year
 The presentation speech was nicely delivered by William Storms, wlio wEls accompanied to the front of the room by Arnold Smith and Charles Will jams who carried the board. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
JEWEFT CITY PASTOR
 AT MEMS MEETING.
Rev. Samuel Thatcheris Subject Was
 The Withered Hand.

1n spite of the wet weather there was very good attendance at the mems meeting in the Y. NJ. C. A. par lors on Sunday afternoon at S.30 O o'clock when there was special music and an earnest address by Rev. Samuel Thatcher of Jewett City.
 General Secretary Edwin Hill led the service, which was opened with the singing of Onward, Christian Sol diers. and Jesus is Calling. Edward Breed then favored with an excellent flute solo, after which Mir. Hill read the familiar story of The ProdigaI Son. Herbert w. Gallup offered prayer and then MT Hill announced that the be Rev. c. C. Chap1ell of MontNille and that there will be a special musical programme. While the freewilI offer lns was being taken up, Frank Benson rendered a violin solo.
 Rev MT. Thatcher, whose topic wa The Withered Hand, took his text from the first five verses of the third chap ter of Mark, in which is related the story of. the healing of the withered hand In attending. the meeting in the synagogue Jesus had come to public service. There are many people who profess ot be Christians, said the speaker, but who seem to think they can get along without public worship This is a mistake, as there is nothing so stimulating or helpful as public W O4 o14Ip
 In speaking Of the congregation in the synagogue, Rev. MT. Thatcher re- ferred to the presence of Jesus Christ. People in these days do not seem to fully realize the fact that Jesus is with them in their worship. A part of the congregation gathered in the syna- >gogue were enemies of Jesus. Although they came to that service, it did them no good.
 There was one man whom Jesus par ticularly noticed and that man had a cause for a withered hand, said Rev. Mir. Thatcher. There is the withered hand of the drunkard. There is the hand withered for want of training. How many of the young men of today are growing up with Withered hands due to this cause. There are many withered hands because their owners have not been taught to train them in the right spirit.
 Jesus said: Stretch forth thy hand He stretched forth his hand and be- hold it was made whole. The man exercised faith in Jesus and faith in himself and he was healed.
 Rev. Mfr. Thatcher closed by saying that Jesus Christ can cure Vithered hands now. just as He did 19 centuries ago, if the people will only exercise faith in Him and faith in themselves.
 Mir. Breed was again heard in a flute solo and after the singing of a hymn, benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mir Thatcher