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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
THANK JOHNSON FOR
 WORK FOR REUNION
Resolutions Are Adopted at Meeting of Board of Trade Yesterday
 Afternoon

Formal resolutions were adopted by the Board of Trade yesterday thanking Craw- ford Johnson, president of the Chamber of Commerce, for his work fin winning the Confederate veterans meeting for Bir- mingham next year. The members of the Board of Trade pointed out that the meet ing was one of great importance and that Mr. Johnson was entitled to and deserved the thanks of the city. The formal reso- lutions follow:
 Be it resolved. That the Board of Trade tender to Crawford Johnson, president of the Chamber of Commerce, their sincere thanks for his successful efforts in se- curing for Birmingham the next reunion of the Confederate veterans This con vention is well known as a very impor- tant one, both from an advertising and a business standpoint, and President John son deserves our united praise and SUD- port in this splendid effort.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08

At a meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce held yesterday morning it was decided to petition President Woodrow Wilson to acquicese in the Steel corporation decision and not 10 appeal the case. Resolutions are be- irg drafted by Crawford Johnson, H U. Sims. S. J. Bowie, F. P. Glass, c. F. Rice and l.. Sevier.
 The resolutions will be couched in the strongest language possible consist ent with the policy of the Chamber of Commerce. The directors yesterday morning discussed the propriety of sending the President the resolutions. The question was fully discussed and 1t was finally decided that the President was entitled to know exactly how the people of Birmingham felt about the case. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to appoint the above committee with authority to prepare the communi- cation to the President
 The directors felt that the proposed mass meeting would not achieve any good result. It was suggested that the people of Birmingham were unanimous in their opinion that the case should hot be appealed and that mass meet ing was useless for the reason that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
FINE SUCCESS AT
 REVIVAL SERVICES
Dr. Martin Breaches Strong Sermon.
 Many Professions of Faith-Three Meetings to Be Held Today

The revival at the big tent at Fourth avenue and Twenty-second street, con- tinues to attract fine congregations each evening. Sunday was great and fruitful day in spite of the rainstorm in the aft ernoon and the rain at night.
 Dr. Martin preached a great sermon last night. It was a tremendously impress sive discourse and held the crowd spell bound to the close. There were several professions of faith. The influence of the meeting is extending and deepening and those who knew best say it has made wonderful progress for so short time. pr. Martin will preach this morning at 10 and again this evening at s o'clock.
 MT. Reborn will hold his meeting for women and girls this afternoon at 4 o clock. Mir. Reborn requests those who are willing to help him In the music to come to the platform at once on entering the tent. It is expected that the music will be feature of growing interest and power in the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08

At the meeting of the city commission this afternoon, a resolution will be adopt ed giving the Birmingham Waterworks company formal notice of the intention on the part of the municipal government to exercise its right under an agreement reached some months ago. to purchase the property of the company
 Under the terms of the agreement, within four months after the city has given formal notice to the company of it's intention, the company shall state to the city through its accredited agent, the amount of money in exchange for which it will turn over it's property to ths city.
 In the event that the city considers the amount exorbitant, 1t will have the right to call for the appointment of a board of appraisers of five which, after it's in- vestigation, shall name the figure at which the trade must be consummated in the event that the bargain is struck. the city will call an election for the issu- ance of bonds with which to make the purchase.
 The resolution which will be adopted this afternoon. follows:
 Whereas in and by section g of the
 agreement between the Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
IN MEMORY OF MRS. M'COY
Athens College Alumnae Will Name
 Scholarship in Her Honor

The Birmingham chapter of the Alumnae Association of Athens col ege at a special meeting adopted the fol- lowing resolutions
 "When God Called the pure white soul of Annie Bradley Mccoy into Ills presence He plucked one of the sweet est flowers In earth's, garden.
 "Even while we bow our heads In deepest grief and sympathy for the be- reavcd Bishop Mccoy and other rela- tives and while We mourn our own loss we offer up to the Most-High a prayer of gratitude for having known her. and loved her this little while.
 "None of the many organizations in the city to which she gave her time and energy will feel her loss more keen- ly than this band of Birmingham wom- en, struggling to cherish and uphold their alma mater and to establish a scholarship there for worthy girls
 Mrs Mccoy stood ever ready to off, fer us her aid, wlsest advice, tenderest sympathy, and most loyal friendship. Therefore, be 1t
 Resolved first That we keep ever in mind her beautiful life, full of high ideals, noble purposes and worthy deeds
 Second, that this chapter, as soon as possible, establish Q memorial fund to Mrs. McCey to be used on the sohol- arship for which we are working and that it be known as the Annie Brad ley Mccoy Scholarship.
 Third, that copies of these resoiu- tions be sent to the family of our de- parted friend, to Athens college, to the Advocate, and be placed upon the min- utes of our association.
 ''VIVIAN ELLI0TT,
 MRS. !, ": MQuEHN, ! l<. lx Ese t1 Aafs1,.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08

Waterworks company and the city of Birmingham as evidenced by ordi- nance No. 2S9-C. duly adopted on the 2sd day of February. 1915. it is pro vided. among other things, that the city shall have the right, if it so desires, at any time after the accept ance of this offer to purchase in It's entirety, but not in part, the water works, water supplies. right and prop erty of the water company of every particular and description Gall of which is hereinafter referred to as the prop
 erty of the water company, at the value thereof to be fixed, If the par ties cannot themselves agree, by d board of five appraisers" Also that -four months notice in writing to be served at any time following the ae- ceptance of this offer shall be given to the water company by the city of it's desire to exercise the right herein provided to purchase" and that the water company shall thereafter. as soon as same can be prepared. fur nish to the city an inventory as ae- curate as Is possible of all said prop erty, and shall appoint an agent who shall be fully authorized to agree with the city upon the value of the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08

a splendid family of people--people who for generations have been doing .hlngs for other people.
 Peeping way back wonder. to is6S-we
 remember to have seen dozens of picnic crowds throughout the summer on horse- back, led by Judge Phelan and his wife.
 on their way to a playground, carrying
 the young folks to the woods and caves of Blount county. To the writer IL seems very apropos that there should always be
 a playground bearing the name. The grandparents of the donors left an inher- tance to this generation in their thought of others of pleasure giving.
 Today Phelan park Is a joy to passers- by and pride to the neighborhood. As is always the case, 1t is tEe work of few. though I feel free to say lots
 of us told you so." Few of Us really put
 shsoulder to the work and pushed for the park in it's present condition.
 Mrs. Nj. s. Blank Is chairman of the
 committee She has been more: in base-
 ball parlance. she Is captain of tho team. l The beautiful park speaks for the success of her work and the neighborhood wishes to extend her vote of thanks. Every neighborhood should have a small spot
 of the kind whether a square circle, or | triangle. whether it is below the earth or on level--there are great possibilities. | Nobody can doubt this hereafter It is something owned in common by the neighborhood. There they meet and plan
 for further growth. They have civic | pride. 1t may have been born in that park It will spread to other neighbor- | hoods-everything has germ today and
 the germ of the city beautiful should be perpetuated. These committees have
 demonstrated in many parts of the city
 that,
 Many things difficult to design, l Prove easy to performance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08


 In response to an Age-Herald editoria appeal, Dupont Thompson has offered s tract of land near Hale's springs as 2 site for the proposed school of manua training for the blind, which the legisla ture has been called upon to construct and endow.
 John S. Baverty, who represents Tal ladega county in the legislature, whil, visiting Birmingham yesterday. made z statement to the above effect.
 The land in question is about eigh miles from Birmingham and would mak, an ideal site for the school, but for tn, fact that it has at present no railroa, or street car facilities. It is considere, probable, however, that other sites vii be offered.
 'It was out of the goodness of his heart" said Mir. Laverty yesterday. that MT. Thompson answered the appeal of The Age-Herald. The prop erty is valuable and in time will be more valuable. It is regrettable, how ever, that 1t is not nearer the city, or touched by street car line.
 Considerable enthusiasm has been aroused, chiefly as a result of The Age-Herald's interest in my bill be- fore the legislature asking for an ap- propriation in the interest of a school for the blind I believe that the ap- propriations committee, which has au- thorized appropriations of s25,000 for tick eradication and $25, ,oo0 for a hog serum plant. will authorize s25,000 for school as result of the instruc- tion of which blind men will be en- abled to earn a livelihood.
 "I intend to devote the remaining days of life in work of that charac- ter There is in the south just one state school for blind and that is To- cated in Maryland. There should be a school in every state, and I believe that after Alabama sets the pace, all other state will follow.
 "I am very grateful to The Age Herald, MT. Thompson, and other in- stitutions and public spirited gentle men who have rendered or expressed willingness to render service In this worthy cause"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
BUY SUMMER NEEDS
 IN BIRMINGHAM NOW
Appeal Issued to Vacation ists by Board of Trade
 Committee

The Trade in Birmingham" committee of the Board of Trade yesterday issued
 statement calling attention to the neces-
 sty of those who leave the city on vaca-
 tions this summer buying what they need in Birmingham.
 The statement of the committee follows: As the time is now here when the sum mer outings and summer touring trips of our people will begin. we respectfully call the attention of all loyal Birming- hamtes to the importance and value to our community of Buying in Birmingham now what will be needed for the sum mer.
 Our men and boys should buy here their travelling bags grips. trunks. their summer clothes, underwear, neckwear. l shoes and all personal items from green
 automobile goggles to tennis rackets and golf sticks.
 Our ladies should buy here their sum-
 mer hats. dresses, shoes, wearing apparel of all kinds and many personal items.
 and thus go off equipped complete to en- l joy their summer outing or trip without | further thought of buying, but simply to l enjoy.
 Don't be one of those who go off with | empty trunks to fill them with mer- I chandise from abroad and from other l cities Spend your money for supplies | here at home where it will be appreciated and save yourself the trouble later and l thus add to the real pleasure of your 1 trip.
 | I've feel that it is not necessary to argue the importance of this subject and | so simply call your attention thereto and l ask that you personally act upon the suggestion, Buy in Birmingham now and 1 sec to it that other members of your family do the same and talk it to your 1 friends as well.
 1 Let us all practice as well as preach | this doctrine, and it will go long way l towards making times materially better | in our community right now. "R w. Ewing. chairman; Sam Blach. E. Wilkinson, Ed B. Crawford. Sol Ca heen. C. w. Green, F. A. Ribble, W. T. Cox, W. c. Phillips. Sidney Lazarus, P. | H. Linnehan."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
Royal Typewriter Man Here

C. M Burlingame of the New York office of the Royal Typewriter com pany. was the guest of the local agency yesterday. MT. Burlingame left yes terday afternoon for Atlanta He sx- pressed himself as being greatly pleased with Birmingham The Tut wiler hotel. he said, was the finest he had seen in the south. D. H. Brown, local manager for the Royal company, escorted Mir. Burlingame on a tour of the city. It was the first time MT. Rurlingame had been in Birmin gham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
FIFTY ENROLL IN
 SPANISH CLASS
Dr. c. E. Conant Delivers First Lecture on South
 American Commerce

A class to study Spanish was organized yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce by Dr. c. E. Conant The class is com posed of 50 persons interested in that language and was organized following the lecture of Dr. Conant at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon.
 The greatest enthusiasm was indicated in the proposed work as outlined by Dr. Conant, who spoke yesterday afternoon on South American Commerce" to mem bers of the chamber. The lecture was filled with interesting information about South America, and interested those who heard it very much.
 The movement to learn the Spanish language for commercial reasons, if no other, was started here by the Southern railway export department officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
FELLOWSHIP CLUB
 FORMED AT Y. M. c. A.

Looking to the betterment of the social life at the Young Mons Chris- tian association, a number of men re- cently met and organized thsmsslves into "The Fellowship Club." The fol- lowing officers were elected, President, Robert R. Darden; vice president, P, P. Waldrop: secretary, Reeves Hov'eil' press agent. D, s. Townsend; chair man of entertainment committee, O, 3 Pricei chairman of reception commit- tee. w. F, Frye. The club meets every Tuesday noon for luncheon and good time at the Y, N, g. A. The meeting today will be addreesed by 4, Latady -QlsfHneH gha1Dk- oetQGttep<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
THE COMMISSION ID RECEIVE BIDS ONNEW BONDS UP ID JULY b
City Serves Notice of Inten- tion to Dispose of Issue Voted Recently to Wipe
 Out Deficit

The city of Birmingham is prepar bonds, the issuance of whic was authorized sometime ago by forma vote of the people.
 Tn the following notice the city set out it's intention of opening sealed pro posals for the purchase of the entir issue:
 Sealed proposals for the pur- chase of $T50,00O funding bonds and s500,0O0 municipal bonds of the city of Birmingham will be re- ceived by the board of commission CTS of said city at the city hall in said city until July 15, 1915. at 12 o'clock, noon, when said commis- sioners will open the bids.
 Said bonds are all to be dated July 1, 1915, payable July 1, 1945, interest per cent per annum. pay able semi-annually, principal and interest payable in gold coin at the Hanover National bank, New York city.
 'grhe legality of the bonds has been approved by Messrs Dillon, Thomson & Clay of New York, copy of whose opinion will be delivered to the successful bidders. The bonds will be engraved under the supervision of and certified as to genuineness by the United States Mortgage and Trust company of New York.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check on a national bank or on a banking institution of the state of Alabama, payable to the city of Birmingham for 1 per cent of the par value of the bonds bid for as security tor the performance of such bid and as liquidated damages in the event of failure of the successful bidder to accept and pay for the bonds No interest will be allowed on certi- fled checks accompanying the bids. Said bonds will be delivered to the successful bidder or bidders on the Ed day of August, 1915. No bids at less than par will be consid- cred. The right is reserved to re- ject any and all bids.
 GEORGE B. WARD, "President Board of Commissioners
 'H. S. RYALL City Clerk"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
WATSON HERE IN
 BEHALF OF HOTEL

George S. Watson of Atlantic Beach. Fla, assistant manager of the Atlantic Beach hotel, was here yesterday on business for his company. He is a guost at the Tutwiler. Mir. Watson said that he was here to interest the people of this city in tho great many attrac- tions of Florida and that he had been Birmingham. He Is well known here by many Birmingham people who often step at the Atlantic Beach hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
Reich Here Yesterday

Adoiph Reich of Gadsden was here yesterday as a witness in the crim- final court, MT, Reich was excused yes- terday until Thursday when the case will be taken up. He said that the forthcoming hotel mems meeting would be of great interest to the hotel men of the state and that plans were be- ing made to give the visitors a most enjoyable time in Gadsden when trey meet there in July. Mir. Reich was a guest of several local friends at the press club yesterday, He said business was much better In Gadsuen ssBd that the pHtissk Was YeFE good, sAeRetuFaed shemeaYssterdeyk-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
FINANCIAL AGENTS OF
 LOCAL COLLEGE MEET

An enthusiastic meeting of the finan- cial agents of Birmingham college in the 12 districts comprising the north Alabama conference was held yester- day afternoon at 6:30 o'clock at ths Motion hotel. All of those present were very optimistic and expressed the determination to push to completion the raising of the S250.O00 endowment and building fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers of real es- tate were yesterday recorded in the office of the. probate judge:
 s2250--J. r. Sims and wife to John Pearce. lots 1 and ?, block IS, lron- dale.
 $l000--Mrs. Fanny R. Coles to Nil ss M F. Rlxey lot 20 fronting 50 feet un Station street, extending back ii4 feet to Gray street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge: lie Charmortz
 Russell |. Jones. Birmingham. to Miss Bessie Warner
 w. l.. Chew, Birmingham to Miss May Elizabeth Booth.
 Daniel Miller Zimmerman, BirminE- ham. to Miss Harriett Browneil Nose ley.
 J. A Weaver. Jackson. to Miss Hilda Augusta Dabert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
DIRECTORS NAMED
 BY LOCAL AID CLUB
] Board Decides to Resume Weekly Luncheons and First Will Be Held
 Next Tuesday Afternoon

The board of directors of the Birming- ham Ad club met at an informal luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at noon yesterday and elected four directors to fill vacan- cies on the board, as follows: Frank Hammond, J. w. Beasley. R. A. Mullins and R. T. Daniel.
 It was decided to begin holding the weekly luncheon of the Ad club again, and this feature of the clubs activities will be resumed Tuesday of next week. It is planned to make the luncheon next week in the nature of big "send-off for the local delegation to the annual con- vention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in Chicago.
 It is considered likely that the weekly luncheons of the club will be held at the T.twiler. although this has not yet been decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
Land Is About Eight Miles From Birmingham, Near
 Hale's Springs
ANSWERS AGE-HERALD
 EDITORIAL APPEAL
Representative Laverty, Who Is Push. ing Bill for Appropriation, Asks People to Help Him Find Out the
 Number of Blind in State
CENSUS OF THE BLIND.

John s. Laverty of Talladega. thc blind representative in the legisla- ture, who is working for an aprro- priation of school for blind in Bir- mingham, urges all people of the state, doctors, preachers, teachers. and newspapers especially. TO aid him in ascertainlng the number Of blind men in Alabama, their ages, occupation, if any, addresses, and conditions.
 Such information, he says. will materially aid him in carrying out his plans to a successful conclu- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08
Killed in Collision

Trenton, June 7.-One man was killed. three children probably fatally injured and four persons slightly hurt today in 2 collision between . trolley car end an
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08

Birming ham Council of Kadosh will hold It's regular annual meeting Wednesday, June 9, at p. m.. i'm the Masonic temple. Election and fnstnlla- aiOn of officers. J. U. RAY,
 PreceptOr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-08

"President Board of Commissioners I'll, s. RYALL, City Clerk"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-11-25
OAK GROVE.

Cool and frosty mornings-nice
weather for killing hogs.
Miss Eliza Ward and Miss Eva
Vaughn from Naylor visited the
Misses Vaughn Saturday night.
CIaud Bennett and J. w. Griffin
visited friends and relatives at Ham,
monsville last week.
Mrs. T. Bryant fell Friday and got
very badly hurt.
F. E. Bailey made trip to Rose
bud Sunday.
Jim Mason of Rosebud passed
through here last week en- route to
Little Rock.
Wedding bells have begun to ring
at last. Lewis Carmichael and Miss
Laura Mcdaniel were married Fri
day.
Mrs. R. E. Bailey is on the sick list
at this time.
j. A. Jones and Wallace Bostic re-
turned from their fishing trip on
White river last week. They report 6
good time and brought back lots OF
fish.
Prof. j. M. C. Vaughter breaches
at this place Saturday night anf
Sunday. Everybody come out ant
hear him.
November %.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-11-25
GREENBRIER.

F. P. Henderson, John Glover,
Lynn Mobbs and j. N. Benefited were
in Conway Monday.
C. H. Mason of Morrilton was here
Tuesday.
G. S. Smith, who has been working
in the repair shop of c. V. Douglass
at Conway, is spending a few days
with homefolks.
Tom Edwards and family left Tues
day for Little Rock, where he Will
make his home for while.
w. c. McRae is having his resi-
dence painted, in the north part OF
Greenbrier.
T. E. Wofford is moving in his new
residence in the east part of Green
brier
H. L. Tyler is building new resi-
dence for j. w. Dillaha in the north
part of town.
Mrs. S. E McRae is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Ola Thompson, in Lit
tie Roc kthis week.
Sam Dickens and John McRae were
in Little Rock the past week.
w. H. Parks and wife visited rela-
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-11-25
SUNNY GAP.

Getting wood is the order of the
day.
Cotton picking is thing of the
lpast.
Rev. E. A. Atchley attended the
Baptist convention at Conway Satur-
day.
Miss Bertha Bryant is on the sick
list this week.
Miss Clara Bowen is slowly i'm
proving.
j. E. Wilson and Tommie Souther-
land made business trip to Conway
Monday.
Miss Bertha Wilson, who won first
prize in the county chicken club, LETT
this morning for Little Rock to spend
the week. She is now reaping the
fruits of her labor in producing the
best chickens of the county. This
ought to be encouraging to the boys
and girls to take part in the next
contest.
A. A. Woodwork and Prof Glenn
Kennedy attended church and Sunday
school at Jeffries schoolhouse Sunday.
They report an excellent sermon and
a nice time.
A crowd of young folks from Jeff
ries schoolhouse visited our Sunday
school Sunday morning.
Mart Metzger returned home last