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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

1t is with pleasure that we announce
that we have with us Mr.. l.. b. Ray,
who is considered an expert in fitting
shoes.
Mr. Ray has been connected with va
rious stores in Birmingham, and due to
his long years of experience in handling
shoes, is capable of giving expert advice
in regard to shoes. Mr. Ray has made
several tours through the leading shoe
manufactures and is familiar with all
parts of the shoe, and not only can he
fit shoes accurately, but can also advise
what should be done to remedy tender
and hard to fit feet.
Mr.. }z9q ~qr' consider it favor 10
have hfx Eriel5 call on him in our shoe
shop c8 sfsa ms5n floor when in need of
shoes IT. adviSe He will be in position
to shcm Y0u ssaae of the latest novelties
and t. FnNiaA Inc of staples.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
ANOTHER TOWN TAKEN

Petrograd, November 30.-(Via London.)
The Rumanian town of Tzomana, 16 miles
south of Bucharest has been captured by
Teutonic forces, the war office announces
The announcement follows:
Having attacked the Rumanians along
the road from the Danube toward Blu
charest, near Giumanzi, Tzalugareni and
Tzomana, the enemy occupied the latter
positions toward evening.
THE situation in Dobrudja is I'M
changed"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
BESSEMER MINERS
ASK WAGE INCREASE
500 Employees at Virginia
Mines Out on Strike
M ASONIC ACTIVITIES
Thanksgiving Offering Was Large
and Many Needy People Were
Given Well Filled Baskets
MASONIC ACTIVITIES

Bessemer, November 9O-(Special) THE
miners employed by the Gulf States Steel
company at Virginia mines with the ex-
ception of about 80 men, refused to go to
work this morning, stating that they had
not received an increase in wages as had
the other miners in the district, and on
account of the increased cost of living
they would work no longer unless an
fn crease was given them. About 500 men,
miners, coke oven men and various kinds
OF work about the mines employing labor
win be affected by the strike.
Henry johnson, negro, was given a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
PERSONALS

Miss Mabel Herbert has returned from
a visit of nine weeks with relatives in
Lady Lake. Fla.
Miss Agnes Roberts of Columbus, Ga,
is the guest of Miss Irene Rob bins.
Mrs c. Massey is doing nicely follow
ing an operation at the Elizabeth Dun
can hospital.
Mrs Annie Glenn Grove has as her
guests for the weekend Miss Helen Drum,
Miss Marjorie Woods and Miss Matte
Lacey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis are the
guests of Mrs. ]. Fl. Roberts on Owen
avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Vessels Encounter Storms

Quebec, Que, November S0,-Vessels ar
irving here today reported encountering
the worst storm of many years in the
st. Lawrence gulf and Lower ST. Law
renee river Gales slashing rains and
SHOWS have delayed eoasting
ships so that some of them have arrived
at their ports days overdue, with crews
nearly exhausted from hardship and cold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
COMING EVENTS

Much interest is being taken in the linen
shower that will be given Friday after
noon at the Elks' hall for the Elizabeth
Duncan hospital by the friends of the in
stitution and number of committees
have been hard at work for the past two
weeks making arrangements. The public
is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Earthquake Does Damage

age has been caused by an earthquake in
middle Japan. Many houses have been
destroyed in Kobe, Osaka and Kyoto.
The railway station at Kyoto was dam
aged and several pedestrians were hurt
by falling walls and roofs in that town
ano in Kobe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

Weather Forecast

Washington, November 30.-Forecast for
Alabama, mississippi: Fair Friday and
Saturday; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Georgia, Florida: Fair Friday and Sat-
urday; moderate temperature.
Tennessee: Faird Friday and Saturday;
moderate temperature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
GERMAN WEST REPORT

Berlin. November 30-(Via Sayvil1e.)
The German official statement dealing
with operations on the western front
today reads:
of Field Marshall Duke Albrecht of
Wurttemburg. In the Ypres bend hos
tile detachment after strong artillery
preparation attacked our positions
along a front about 8 kilometres GNs
miles,. They were repulsed and in
some places after hand to hand fight
ing.
Due to the foggy weather the ar
tillery continued only between Serre
and Ancre rivers"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Nine Petrova in "Extravagan

trial in recorders court this morning on
a charge of violating the prohibition law
and was fined S100 and costs and $50 days
extra on the streets of Bessemer. This
is the second time this week that Johnson
has appeared before Judge Jones on a
similar charge and in the other case the
same fine and additional days was as
sessed. Both cases were appealed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
THANKSGIVING DAY
IS SPENT QUIETLY
BY THE PRESIDENT
Takes No Part in Several
Celebrations to Which
He Was Invited.
Attends Ball

Washington, November 30-President
Wilson spent Thanksgiving Day quietly
with members of his family and took n,
part in several special celebrations here
to which he was invited. With Mrs. Will
son, he attended his regular Presbyterian
church, having declined invitations to the
Pan-American mass at st. Patrick s
church, and to a joint celebration OF
Methodist churches.
The turkey for the White House
Thanksgiving dinner was chosen from
among many sent to the President from
different parts of the country
Tonight the President and Mrs. Wilson
attended ball given for the benefit Of
the Navy Relief society at the Wash
ington navy yard
Washington, November 30.-Thanksgiv-
ing was observed quietly in Washington,
with the annual Pan-American mass at
st. Patricks church, attended by many
diplomats and government officials, the
principal feature of the day.
Most of the cabinet members spent the
day here with their families. Closing Of
all departments gave thousands of gov
eminent employees a chance to hold fam
lily reunions, or attend the Georgetown
George Washington football game. Char
table organizations distributed Thanks
giving baskets, or served free dinners
to nearly 10000 persons
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

Everything is in readiness for the BAN
quet which will be given for the men of
the First Baptist church Friday evening,
in the Sunday school rooms and every
man and boy of the church is urged to
be present. The affair is a get-together
meeting and promises to be most enjoy
able. A large crowd is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
John Hayes Hammond Ill

Baltimore, November 30.-John Hayes
Hammond, mining engineer. was reported
to be in a serious condition today from
intestinal trouble 1t was said an oper-
alton probably would be necessary.
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Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observation made at
United States weather bureau stations
during the "a hours ending at s p. M 18th
meridian time, November 80, 1916:
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ITALIAN STATEMENT

Rome, November 30.-(Via London)
I'm the Trentno movements OF the
enemy are reported in the Sarca valley
on the northern slopes of Mont Pasubio
and in the upper Astico valley" says to-
days official report. lowing to the fine
weather there were artillery actIons
along the whole front The enemy bat
teries were particularly active on the
Asiago plateau, in the area east OF Co
rizia and on the Carso.
I'VE shelled enemy positions in the
Adige and Astico valleys and on the
Asiago plateau Enemy billets at Cana
zel in the upper Aviazo and at Britof,
on the middle Isonzo. were set on fire
and escaping troops were caught by our
batteries
Hostile aircraft attempted several
raids, causing no casualties or damage.
Numerous aerial fights ended N the
driving off of enemy airplanes. Two or
them We're shot down, one in The ASno
valley and one near Castelnuovo, il the
Sugana valley"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

a five-act Metro wonderfully, written
for the screen by Wallace C. Clifton
from Aaron iHoffmans play, The sup
porting cast includes II. Cooper Cliff
and Arthur Hoops.
Bessie Barriscale and Charles Ray, in
a Corner in Colleens," confines to draw
large houses at the Triangle. This is
about the best play that Miss Barriscale
has been seen in for sometime.
"a Corner in Colleens" finishes a
four days run at the Triangle today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
NEW LODGE MEETS

The first regular meeting of jefferson
Valley lodge No. 795. Ancient, Free and
Accepted Masons, was held last night at
the Masonic hall on Twentieth street,
at which time there was good attend
snce. Willard Drake. worshipful master,
outlined the part that the new organza-
ton, was to play in Masonry here and
dwelt particularly on practical fraternal-
ism. He has had much experience in
lodge work and under his guidance the
new lodge expects to be a factor in fra
tcrnal circles. A quartet was organized
and Immediately after the meeting sew
eral impromptu songs were rendered
A large crowd of Bessemer citizens went
to Redwood park this morning to wit
ness the contest between Bessemer and
Central High school, which resulted in
tie. The local fans were very enthusiasts
tic over the result of the game and to-
night the pupils paraded the streets sing
ing and giving the high school yells. This
stills leaves the high school champion
ship a tie between the Bessemer and the
Birmingham team.
A large crowd gathered at the First
Baptist church this morning to attend
the joint Thanksgiving services. The Rev
Ira Hawkins. pastor of the First Meth
odist church, preached forceful sermon.
The usual Thanksgiving offering was
taken, neat sum being realized, which
was turned over to the United Charities
The Thanksgiving offering at the city
schools was among the largest ever re-
ceived and all afternoon the women of
the United Charities were busy prepar-
ing baskets which were given to the
needy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

Musical comedy continues to hold
the boards at the Majestic and this
popular playhouse is becoming noted
for the eXcellency of its entertainments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

Plans have been completed for the oys-
ter supper and county fair which will
be given by the ladies at Soss Friday
night at the playground and number of
interesting as we'll as unique features
will be introduced. The public is invited
to be present. The proceeds will go to
the Sunday school fund
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
ALONG MOVIE ROW
By H. s. RYALL

THE Common Law" with Clara Kim
ball Young was shown to large and
appreciative audiences at the Trianon
yesterday.
The picture will continue today and
SATURDAY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

The Loyal Daughters society of the
First Christian church will hold a bust
ness meeting Friday night at the home
of Miss Wilma Mclaughlin, 1869 Caro-
lima avenue. A full attendance is urged
as matters of Importance will come be-
fore that body.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
Golden Wedding Celebrated.

Idaho friends Of Mr. and Mrs 4 r.
Ha9alcsgn. formerly residents If cam
bridge And quite we'll known IN Boise.
VIII be nteased 10 learn that the ven.
erable couple celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary AL salem. ore
feb NJ The notable occa Sion NIX
made more =pleHsant bXtho return -
The old hoo3f plaee of sfx=of tho seven
children. with the house nrafIseI{=
decorated with yellow daffodlls ana
tulips. Whirh gave it a beautiful SET.
ting, the anniversary celebration was
delightfully."- carried on as MANNED
During the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
Uuddlesan received over ION SaIe,n
friends. Who called t. congratulate the
couple nnon their half century Of mar
Rcd life and to wish them continued
health aud happiness as thoe imir-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
Y. VIC. A. N otes.

rive DELEGATES from the high school
club TO tho Southeastern Idaho Student
Conference meeting at the college Of
Idaho II caldwell, Myrtle Mason. Lolita
Breefe. Mildred Wells katherine Nil
son and La Pearl Moore.
Miss Fits left Friday evening for
the same place to take part in the con-
ference ana Rev. Willsic Martin md
Senator w. Z, Graham also went down
10 speak
r.. L. Wells Of the weather bureau
win speak a the Current Events class
ON his work Al 5 O'Clock TUESDAY even
ing.
At the y. " G, 4 rooms the regular
Yesper services AT 80 O'Clock viii be
led by Mrs l. NJ ofmsbS The mt
sic will be furnished by Pearl Short
ridge and Miss Bartlett and Miss Par
ker are the hostesses
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
Y. W. ca. Inhilee
10 {. N. 9. a. iahIlee. eelehratlng

The I. w. z. a. jubilee, celebrating
the fiftieth anniversary Of the or
panizatIon ii America was apnro-
priately recognized bt the local assa-
cation Friday evening Among the
speakers Was Mrs " IA Gibson who
same IN from Mountain Home to be
present. As the FIRST president of tie
association and also serving in that
capacity nor Two more terms, making
three Years in the chair OF the presi-
dcncN, Mrs Gibson WAS exceedingly
we'll qualified e. talk of the beginning
IF the work Mrs Gibson related en-
tertainingly the early history of the or
ganization In Boise and paid partien-
lar attention 90 the beginners in the
movement
The first persons who talked OF such
an organization We're the Delta Alpha
sirts Of the Methodist church They
began BY talking, then they worked
and later thet planned largely and
somehow all their talks and their work
and their plans We're realized and from
chat small beginning grow the SPLEEN
did institution now in Boise. Mrs
Gibson spoke along all the lines Of
Improvement and expansion in the
work and recalled the days when the
girls prepared their luncheon ON a
fehuflns Assn, from which humble be-
ginning grow The finely equipped and
veil arranged and patronized cafeteria
- today, whieb " such an important
feature Of The work today
Those who had The pleasure oil
| listening to her. declare that there
Irould he m more dignihed, beaatifu
tribute from ono woman TO anothe,
| than that paid by Mrs. Willsie Martin
] 10 MIS- Craze Dodge in her review o.
that noted workers life.
a thoii Of Il beautiful girls singing
= professional hymn opened tho oxer.
riscs aud during he program inter
spersed vocal music. To the pleasar,
Of everyone.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
Interesting Local History.

some Interesting loeai history vas
CLEANED from the able and interesting
address given by Charles payntan, the
faithful secretary of the association at
the recent Reunion of the Volunteer
Fire Department., which organization,
according to Mr.. PaYntan. first came
into existence 40 years ago With but a
few members and WAS known as the
..Boise Fire Company
-Four members have passed over the
great divide since the last annual 500
cial l., r. Walter, Victor Richert, t. r.
Leroy and +. ~ Powell. Thomas T.
Woodcocll, the first chief engineer of
the company. is now its president
Among the oldest members present was
James Hart, ST.. the first mayor of
Boise. The best of the old time Gus
toms prevail ut these reunions. which
accounts for the steady attendance and
strong support the organization COM
mands.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
kniqhts Of Pythias Social.

Pythas, will entertain members of tile
order and invited guests al the regular
monthly social Thursday evening Of
this week Il is hoped that Grand
Chancellor Harris of Blaekfoot Who
Will be in this section Of the state on
that date, VIII be able to attend. Which
will give the members ana their friends
an opportunity to meet this distih-
guishcd officer of the order Cards.
dancing and a general social time Will
he the order Of tile evening Ton H.
k.us orchestra win furnish miisie for
the ot.zaston
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
leap Year Party.

In honor Of the "NidoWer and bach
elor" honorary members of the Ladies
Of the g. \. r., Mrs. L. T. Fisher en-
tertained the members Of this organi-
cation on Feb. % with leap year
party.
Entering the Fisher home the guests
became entangled in cob web, that
seemed to spread all over the house.
This omen of leap year, spider and
fly, Was very suggestive Of capture
Of the fly honorary guests. by the
widow and bachelor girl spiders" 1t
proved. however to be a false alarm,
as ii Vas one Of the many We'll ar
ranged devices the hostess had for en-
tCrtaning her guests and wneu the
web Was finally "unspun" Mrs Kicks
and Mrs Nixon were the recipients OF
attractive favors as successful wind
efs.
However, real danger appeared when
the hostess distributed leap year cards
With allHring drawings depicted, and
| the names Of the UidoWers and bdeh-
| elors thereon, to tile widows and
| bachelor maidens and the amount of
| skirmishing INDUCED in to get the
right card was most amusing to the
ehaperonos, the married members.
Ladies' choice for the Virginia Reel
proved 70 be most ENJOYABLE and MANY
Of the guests took part in this fay.
orite old-time dance
| Gard games and music supplied the
/ entertainment for the rest of the
evening
Mrs. Anna Armstrong, WIN has the
distinction of having a birthday once
III four years, having been born on
/ Feb. -. received a shower Of birthday
cards and many well wishes. Light
| refreshments We're served.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05

which they helped mako history Mar
ried at West Baden, Ind, Feb. y, 1866,
they journeyed westward in 1874. To-
eating at Jefferson, ore. For six years
Mr.. Huddleson was the postmaster at
that town. All but nine years of their
western life has been spant in Marion
county. Oregon, and that time was
spent a Cambridge. Idaho. where Mr..
Huddleson was engaged in business.
He represented Washington county in
the Ninth session Of the state legisla-
tufe and during that time made his
home in Boise, where both he and his
cstimable wife have many friends.
Pretty Home Wedding.
The wedding of Miss Alice Rhoda
Whitehead, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
w 5. Whitehead. and Ernest Fred
orick Lang OF Detroit, MAS solemnizcd
ut 4 o'clock Saturday evening at the
home Of the brides parents and Was ii
very pretty wedding. The officiating
minister was the Rev. Arthur Sullens.
Of the congregational church, the dou-
BILE ring service being used Mrs. Sui
lens PLAYED the wedding march The
happy couple left on the o'clock train
for Detroit.
The bride was attended by her friend,
Miss Helen Armstrong. and the bride
groom by the brother Of the bride,
donald Whitehead. The pretty bride
wore q going-aNaN suit OF gray With
pink blouse and gray hat With pink
roses ANA shower bouquet Of bridal
roses.
Miss Armstrong, the maid of honor,
Wore pink chiffon and carried bou-
quot OF pink roses. Mrs, Whitehead
was in silk of shade of old blue.
The ceremony took place in the liv-
ing room under 4 canopy Of vines
frightened With pink carnations.
wedding dinner WAS served TO the
is guests, All relatives, al a table ar
ranged III the form Of the letter IT
decorated with two large baskets OF
| yellow daffodils.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
Get.AeauaintedI Tea"

Mrs. #. H. Roberts, ~ North Thir-
teenth street with Mrs SchWeitzer,
Mrs. Rattmann and Mrs. 81 Z Ron
erts were hostesses during the week
at Il Get Acquainted Tea, for the
Pythian Sisters on Friday. There We're
cut flowers for decoration. The Al
ladies spent their time agrceablN in
fancy work. music and conversation.
Refreshments were served at tho close
of the afternoon
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05

Unity Graves, now of Portland;
Miss Helen Unity Graves ana John
Galbraith Hunter were married Friday
afternoon at l O'Clock at the Unitarian
chapel. Rev. w. 6. Eliot officiating
The couple were unattended, and the
wedding march was played by Ralph
Hoyt, who also accompanied John
Claire Montcith, soloist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter left FOR a we'd
ding trip to British Columbia, and up
on their return viii visit here for Il
month before going to make their home
in san Francisco.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter II. Graves and is popular
in Portland society and sorority circles.
Mr.. Hunter is the son of Mrs. j. Fl,
Hunter, of Edinburgh Scotland, and
the late John II. Hunter who was
prominent in Edinburgh civic affairs.
He is connected with the Canadian
Banl. Of commerce. in san t'rancisc o
land is Il graduate of the University Of
| Edinburgh.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
70 Read Before Athenian Society,

Miss Barnes. teacher of expression II
the high school will give three groups
Of readings on Wednesday evening be
fore the Athenian E.iterarN society.
These will be a group from I<iplins.
one from Tennyson and ttt s. Scene !
from shakespeare Macbeth
Miss Barnes will be assisted by Ma
dine Rarada. who viii sing two con-
fralfn snlns
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
Mrs. Huebener Visits Mrs.
Walter Stole.

Mrs. Walter Hneboner Of Portland
Gormerly Miss Ruth Lewis III Boise
accompanied by her little son, cutler
Lewis, is the guest Of Mrs. Walter
Stole. 1912 Franklin Mrs Hueht ner,
Who Is on her way to Kansas city to
join her husband in that city. where
they will make their future homo, will
remain in Boise a month.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05

Wedding at Weiser.

Walter + Gaekel of Mccall. and
Miss Leila SWalley of Teriton. Okla,
We're married at the Methodist par
sonage at Wcfser Monday afternoon.
Feb IS, by Rev. William j. Luscombe.
The beautiful ring service was used
The newly married couple proceeded
to Boise After visiting in the capt.
tal city they will return to Mccall,
where they will reside. Mr. Gaekel is
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05

The girls of the choir Of Christ
church will give a benefit at the CO.
lumbar club hall Monday evening.
Mrs. Rosene will sing Two groups Of
songs aceempa MED BY Miss Marie cain.
l4ara Roup will play violin solo.
Marlin Antisel viii Give 4n inferpre
t5tlXe dance IN costume ana indbet
Ha4Nli Wit rnad--
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
Miss ormsby's AT Home"
Idaho Day Celebrated.

The anniversary of the "Organiza-
tion Actt passed hy congress March 8,
1865, defining the boundary and Gre
ating the territory of Idaho upon res
olution presented hy Representative
Wallace, VINO also served MS a gov
ernur III The territory. was celebrated
By the little folk of Mrs Mann's school
at tho ehildron's home as Idaho Day"
on Friday, March 3, 1916, just 80 years
later
The more important events occur
rng durne that period Werc dis
pusscd by teacher ana pupils and many
interesting facts cleaned. The rooms
we're decorated with Idaho scenes, pic
lures of Idaho birds ana Idaho ever
greens. The children sang America. :"
Idaho and columbia" and wrote
little letters containing vote Of
thanks and shield decorated With
the national colers and the forty third
Star (Which is Idaho.s own particular
starr To each ono who helped to make
The day a success.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-05
H ONE Industry Week.

Home INDUSTRY Week will open The
first week in April and viii be partici-
pated in by the Columbian club, Good
Citizenship club and the Golden Rod
club. The same plans will carry as
on last year. Among other features
there viii Nc 4 prize for best cake made
" Idaho flour and beet sugar.