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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
BAPTIST

First Baptist-Sunday school s:30 a.. m., B. c. Cox, superintendent At the Il o'clock service there will be the sermon by the pastor on "The New Covenant" At the evening services, 7:30, the hour will be devoted to a musical programme by the orchestra (Appolo SexteD and an ad- dress by the Rev. pr. Barnett of New York.
 The following is the programme to be rendered by the orchestra (Appolo Sex tet):
 "Narcssus' tR. schlepegrelD, sextet.
 Hymn.
 Prayer, Dr. Dickinson.
 Alteration George D. BarnarO, Sextet.
 Scripture reading.
 Hymn
 offertory, "Serenade' (Gounod), violin and flute.
 Address by Rev. pr. Barnett of New York. @
 "Forest whiskers" (F. H. Losey), Sex tet.
 Benediction.
 The Avondale Baptist Church-Avenue D, just off Spring street-Sunday school at 9:3O a. m., w. E. Barnes, superntend ent. Morning service at Il and evening service at 7:30. Dr. w. M. Anderson, for merly of the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church of Woodlawn, but now connected with the Home Mission board of the Southern Baptist convention, in the ca pacity of an evangelist, will preach at both services. His morning subject will be: "The Happy Man." His evening sub ject: Three Letters in Black"
 Dr. Anderson has been with us before and needs no introduction. He is consid- cred one of the best evangelsts connected with the Home board Baptist Young Peoples union at 6:30. w. M. U. will meet Monday at 2:9o Midweek prayer meet ing Wednesday evening at7:30 Strangers and visitors are always welcome.
 Southside Baptist Church, Rev. Pres ton Blake, D. D., pastor. Preaching services at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m. The pastor will preach at both services, his subject for the morning sermon being Love for One Another the Badge of True Discipleship," and that for the evening, Keeping Healthy, Cheerful View of Life" Bible school, 9:30 a. m; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m; Wednesday, 7:45 D. m., prayer meeting; Friday, p. m., Workers meeting.
 Calvary Baptist Church-Services Sunday school, s:3o a. m.; preaching, Il a. m, by Ira D. Harris. The evening services hour has been changed to o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Second Church of Christ, Scientist-Au- ditorium Chamber of Commerce. Will liam T. Giles, first reader. Services Sum day at Il a. m. and D. m. Subject: "1s the Universe Including Man Evolved By Atomic Force" Sunday school at 9:3O a. m. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at o'clock. Reading room and free loan library 206-7 Chamber of Com merce building. Open daily except Sun day from 10 to I.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist-South Twenty-first street and Eleventh avenue. John Sparrow, first reader. Services Sunday at Il a. m. and p. m. Subject, 'Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?" Sunday school at s:30 Testimonial meeting Wednesday at p. m. Reading rooms, Ill American Trust building. Open week days from 10 a. m. to p. m., except Thursdays from 10 a. m. to p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

pinch severely were 1t not for the fact that the women are all at work. And well fare workers insist that the work which the East End women are doing has in many cases been a great boon to them physically as well as financially. One fragile woman, for instance, Is liftine heavy sacks in flour mill. others are screening coal and handling eight tons to every five tons formerly handled by the men they have replaced. In addition. taese women are doing their own house. work and caring for their children at hours when a man would be done for the day. The reasons given for their fit-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
SIMPSON HEADS
 FLORENCE BODY
 ID BOOST TOWN Chamber of Commerce Is Formally Launched and Officers Elected-CO-
 Operative Spirit

Florence, December 16-(Special) )--The new Chamber of Commerce of Florence, with membership of s31 and $5s92. 50 sub scribed as an annual fund for three years, was formally launched at spe- cial meeting held at the county court house this week.
 The following officers were elected, whose duties it will be to serve Florence for the first year: Col R. T. Simpson. president; w. L. Reeder, vice president; U. Fred Johnson, treasurer; w. M. Rich ardson. director of organization; W. H.. Mitchell, director of business affairs; Rev. c. l.. Price, director of civic affairs: w.. F. Mcfarland, director of agricultural affairs.
 An excellent spirit of cooperation has been shown by the people of Florence and the county of Lauderdale, 5 farm CTS. representing every beat in the coun- ty. being enrolled as members of the new Chamber of Commerce. With ample funds provided, the chamber will secure comfortable quarters and will employ an expert secretary to give his entire time to the work of the club.
 The general merchandise store of R. E. Sharp, at North Florence, was destroyed Dy lire early tnlS week. Inc lOSS WAS approximately $2500 and was only partially covered by insurance. The origin of the fire, which occurred shortly after mid night, has not been determined.
 Resignation of Capt. E. C.. Lindsey, medical corps, Alabama National Guard, has been accepted by the president. Cap tain Lindsey is from Florence, and is at present with the troops of this state serving on the border. It is expected that he will return here at an early date. where he will resume his medical prac- tica
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
 Eyesight 50 per cent ln One
 Weeks Time Ln Many Instances

getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descrlptions may be wonderfully benv- fitted by following the simple rules Here is, the prescription: Go to any active drug store and get bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in fourth of a glass of water and allow to dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eyes two to four times daily vnn shonld notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start and in flammation will quickly disappear. If your eyes are bothering you, even a little: take steps to save them now be- fore 1t is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time
 Note Another prominent Physician to whom the above article was submitted said Bon Opto very remarkable remedy It's constituent Ingredients are well know to eminent specialists and widely prescribed by them The manufacturers guarantee it to strength en eyesight 50 cent in one weeks time in many instances or refund the money. It be obtained from any good druggist and is of the very few preparations feel should be kept hand for regular use in almost every family It is sold in Birming- ham by Collier Drug Co. and other druggistA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Suffered For Seven Years
 "Peruna Cured Me"

what your medicine has done for me. suffered with catarrh for seven years; catarrh of the head. nose and throat, and stomach. Peruna cured me. followed your advice and l used three bottles of Peruna in three weeks, and now my trouble is all over. I will never be without Peruna in my house. I can heartily recommend Pc- runa as a catarrh remedy. I am pleased to make public the good that Peruna has done me-
 In letter MT. Rossi writes "l will never be without Peruna in my house. We use 1t whenever any of the family hnve slight cold. and find it of con stant service. Peruna has many times saved one of my little boys from serious sickness"
 Those who object to liquid medicines can now procure Peruna Tablets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
PRESRYTERIAN

First Cumberland-Servic at the First Cumberland Presbyterian church, Nor wood, Twelfth avenue and Twenty y-sev- enth street. The pastor, Rev. Tipton L.. Wood, will preach at Il a. m. and 7:SO D. m. Morning subject: "A Soldier s Faith" evening subject: "Singleness of Service" Christian endeavor 6:90
 Independent Presbyterian Church-Sun- day, December IT, preaching by the pas tor, Rev. Henry M. Edmonds; Il o'clock at Temple Emanu-El, Highland avenue and Twenty-first street, "The Fore gleams;" o'clock at the Lyric theatre, 'Discouragement"
 South Highlands Presbyterian Church Sunday. December r, 1916, A. S. Johnson, DID,, pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:3o p. m. Sabbath school and Bible classes, 9:30 a. m. Prayer services Wednesday 7:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

CTS in the great East End report that families in this district have suffered much less than might have been ex- pected from the high cost of food.
 The "six penny meal" which dsed to include pence worth of meat, pen ny's worth of green vegetables, a penny worth of potatoes and a penny's worth of bread, is however, a thing of the past. Fish and eggs are now unat- tairable luxuries. But the housekeepers buy more beans and cereals than they used to do. and as always they buy great quantities of bread.
 Most of these families would feel th'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Had Catarrh OfHead Nose Throat And
 Stomach
A Free Prescription You Can Hay
 Filled and Use mt Home

Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses? ? Are YOU a victim of eye strain or other eye Weaknesses? If so, you will be glad to know that according to pr. Lewis eyes were falling say they had their eyes restored through the princ'n'e nf this wonderful free prescription. One man says. after trying it: q was almost blind: could not see to read at all. Now I can read everything without any glasses and my eyes do not water any fully; now they feel fine all the time. It was like miracle to me- A lady who used 1t says: ''The atmosphere seemed using this prescription for fifteen days everything seems clear. l can even read fine print without glasses" It is be- lieved that thousands who wear glasses can now discard them in a reasonable. time and multitudes more will be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be spared the trouble and expense of ever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
CHRISTIAN

First Christian Church-Dr. z. T. Swee- ney acting pastor of the First Christian church, has been visiting his family in Columbus, Ind, this week, but will return in time to fill the pulpit of this church Sunday His subject will be How to Read the Bible so as to Understand It. This will be his subject for both morning and evening. The organist has arranged a special programme of music for the day. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., with D. B. Pennington as superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

ness are significant. As one report phrases it, they are now earning enough 10 feed themselves properly, and they are freed for the first time from the weekly worry of providing food for Fri- day and saturday from all empty purse.'
 Vice Consul Guy Hitch at Belfast. Ire- land. calls attention to the market exist ing there for American manufacturers of glassware. particularly bottles. Belfast Is the worlds center of the ginger ale in dustry. and also puts up quantities Of aerated waters. whisky and other drinks. England supplies most of the bottles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Gifts with integrity to back up their
 usefulness

Mems Kerchiefs 10c to S1.00 Mems Belts ..... soc to S3.50 Knox Hats i..,...c.,. .S3, S4, s Silk Shirts .S3.50 to S6.00 Cross Gloves ..$1.50 to $2.50 Silk SOx :.l.s.z.,.,. soc to S1.00 Pajamas I.... S1.00 to $500 Bath Robes ..S3.50 to S12.00 Cross Novelties soc to S12.50 Suit Cases :. $500 to S20.00 Hand Bags $500 to S20.00 Scarf Pins .. soc to S1.50 Cuff Links .. soc to $500 Gold Knives .S2.O0 to S4.00 Arrow Collars 15c s" S1.75 box Dress Vests .S3.50 to S10.00 Gauntlets :. .$2.OO to $500 Watch Guards S1.00 to S1.50 Dress Reefers S1.00 to $500 Knox Silk Hats 5000 Cross Gloves for women
 Silk Hosiery for women
 Boudoir Slippers for women Evening Slippers for women Walking Boots for women
 Dress Footwear for women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
UNITARIAN

The First Unitarian Church-Dr Thomas P. Byrnes, minister. Sunday services at Il and 7:45 o'clock. Sermon subjects as follows: Morning: "Salva- tion By Character" Evening: "The Hu- man Reason and Concience As the Final Authority in Religion Open forum every Wednesday night at o'clock. The services are held in the Pilgrim Congre- gational church. No. 725 Nineteenth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

Tn normal winters the animals could maintain themselves with little feed, 1t Is declared. For the development of a satisfactory beef animal it Is recom- mended that yaks be imported from Asia for crossing with hardy cattle Horse breeding also is recommended Tor Alaska.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

A letter addressed to 'The Man Who Is Taking Pictures Around Detroit. stumped the postoffice authorities or that city. They appealed to newspaper to help out and inside of two hours the newspaper men had delivered the letter, to the right man--Burr Mcintosh who was getting films of scenes along Lake Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The tailor bird of India. tiny yellow creature. makes a most curious nest To escape snakes and monkeys this bird takes a dead leaf, flies up into tree, and. with fiber for thread and it's bill for a needle, sews the leaf to a green one handing from the tree, an opening 4o the nest thus formed being left at the top. The leaf apparently hanging from a twig, would never be taken for nest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

ing at 10:S0 Subject: John the Bap tist, the Forerunner of Christ" English services will be held in the evening at 7;30. Subject: "Elijahs Final Mission" Sunday school opens at a. m. Strangers are welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

First Methodist Church-Dr. George Stuart and MT. W. S. Stallings will speak at the Sixth Avenue Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The combined choirs of the Sixth Avenue and Payne chapel will furnish the music.
 West Woodlawn Methodist Church. The pastor, Rev. F. K. Gamble, will preach both morning and evening. Sub jects: Gods Fellow workers and "The Golden Rule in Society,"
 Prof. J. V. Pogue is superintendent of the Sunday school, which meets at 9:45. Junior league at 3 D. m, and Sem for league at 6:3o. Preaching at Il 9. m. and 7:3O p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
LUTHERAN

Zion Lutheran Church--Corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street. Rev. H. Reu- ter, pastor. Divine services in the Ger man language will be held Sunday morn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
ALTRITRIAN

Altruian Church-Dr. l.. A. Fealy, pas tor. The following services will be held at the church, 11-12-13 Farley building. Sunday school 10 a. m. Service, Il a. m., subject, "The Comforter. :" Service 7:45 p. m, subject, Tongues"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
METHODIST

NorWood misunderstanding at the morning and evening service by the pas tor, Dr. James A. Duncan. Sunday school at 9:90, w. D. Britt, superintendent; H. H. Ellis and McLin J. Carter, assistant su- perintendents. Prayer meeting Wednes day evening at 7:45.
 Fountain Heights Methodist Church Sunday school at 9:3O o'clock, Forney w. Brandon, superintendent Brotherhood class at the same hour, and full at tendance is earnestly desired. The pas tor, J. G. Sturdivant, will preach at both morning and evening services Subject of morning sermon: "Companonship With God" The evening service is held at 80 o'clock.
 Simpson Methodist Church-Corner Sev- enth Avenue and Twenty-fifth street. James B. Crippen. pastor. Subject of the morning hour, Together For the even- ing, "As the Serpent" Address of pastor
 Mount Vernon Methodist-240O Thirty fourth avenue Sunday school, 9:45 a, m., w. F. Dickson, superintendent. Preach ing Il a. m., by Dr. J. w. Johnson, pre- siding elder; 7:30 p. m. by F. M. Glenn, pastor. Epworth league, 6:45 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7:30.
 First Methodist Church-The pastor, Dr. George R. Stuart. will preach at Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m. Subject of morning ser mon, How Shall I Observe Christmas?" Subject of evening sermon. "In an Age of Professional Tramps, Hoboes and Impos- ters; How Shall We Take Care of Our Deserving Poor?" Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Frank Dominick, superintendent. Senior league, 6:30 to 7:15 p. m. Interme- date league, 6:45 D. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:45 p. m. Sunday school workers lunch and conference, Wednes- day., 6:3o At 7:15 D. m. MT. c. R. Hart zelle will give brief organ recital pre- liminary to the usual evening service
 Woodlawn Methodist-Sunday school 9:45 a. m., L. A. Christian, superintendent. Preaching Il a. m. by the pastor Rev. Robert Echols, subject, "The Seed Is the Word" Rev. T. c. Jones will occupy the pulpit at the evening service at 7:30 D. m.
 Walker Memorial Methodist-Sunday school 9:90 Large and attractive classes for both men and women. w. D. Steed, superintendent. The pastor will preach at Il and 7:3O o'clock. Morning, Home Religion" Evening, "The Gospel" You ra fnIyit ed to 1Unrchin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
GEO. H. NEWTON. MANAGER

Heary Tribune, "A a O he "A one 
  Birmingham,
  favor swh patronage today We satisfied satisfied with article  be to al but in he row wit The next Advisor villa appear Thursday November
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
East End LOndoners Are
 Better Off in War Time

London. November sO-weifare work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
EPISCOPAL

St. Andrew 's-Corner Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. Early celebration of holy communion at 7:30 a. m. Sunday school at 9:3O a. m. Adult Bible class in the church at 9:45 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 All are cordially in- vited to attend these services. Rev, Will mer S. Poyner, rector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

Since Thursday morning a spell of real .shog killing" weather has held 4his section in it's chilling grip and some low marks for the seasons tenn perature have been made Many peo- ple have taken advantage of the cold snap and have slaughtered their eporkerS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

William I Thompson of Franklin county and Mrs. Fife J. Parker of this city were married at the resi- dence of Mr. T. J. Counts in this city last Friday evening, Rev. J. R. Grif- fifth of the First Baptist church of Heating The age of the groom is 76 and that of his bride 50 making their combined age 126 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The remains of Edgar Tony, former ly of this city, who died in Helena Ark. this week, arrived in Sheffield Friday morning, accompanied by rel atives and were conveyed to the fam fly burial grounds near Brick, where interment took place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

NOTE:--A package of ten cigarettes made of all Turkish tobacco costs the smoker 10 or lsc. A package of ten Picdmonts made of highest grade Virginia Carolina tobacco costs the smoker only 5c Why the differences , Because Pied monts pay TO daty, TO ocean treieht, TO marirs insaranes, no sxpsaJiUs imporfing caargss.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-06-24
ORDINANCE NO. II.

An ordinance authorizing and en-
covering the Chairman and Mem
kRs of the Board Of Health of the
#lity 0f 0pelousas, La and their
9alcers to enter, examine and in
pect all premises, grounds, erec-
tons structures, public buildings
|lad places; and providing penal
des against any one who binders or
mterferes with the Chairman or
Aembers Of the Board of Health
any Of their officers in the dis
barge of their duties.
Section 4. Be it ordained by the
Hartman and Members of the
H9ard OF Health Of the City Of Ope-
fnsas, La, that the Chairman and
AeHbers Of the Board Of Health of
apalOusas, La, and their officers be
sna are hereby authorized and EN-
Mwered TO enter, inspect and ex-
sallne all premises, grounds, erec-
1Ras, structures, public buildings
ild places within the City of ope-
Aasas, La.
Seefion 2. Be it further ordain-
~ etes that whoever binders or
lalefferes or causes interference
Y the way of the Chairman or
*emDers Of the Board of Health
y Vpelousas, La, or their officers
y lae discharge of their duties
saall, On conviction, suffer the pen
s'sles as prescribed in Section z OF
Ae' i73 of 1912 Of the General AS
s'iaaly Of the State of Louisiana.
secfon 3. Be it further ordain-
Setes that for good and sufficient
sa'lse this ordinance shall take ef-
1st from the date of its adoption.
Adopted May 80, 1916.
B. A. LITTELL, M. D.,
saalrman City Board Of Health.
GIG %HoILIER, Secretary.
llaa io-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-06-24
LIQUIDATION NoTIcE-Notice is

hereby given, in accordance with
law, that Dejean-Burleigh Co., Ltd,
a corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Louisiana, was,
at a meeting of the stockholders Of
said company held on April i9, 1916,
convened for said purpose in ac-
csrdance with the charter of said
company, dissolved and its affairs
ordered liquidated; and it is furth-
er notified to all creditors and other
persons in interest that Charles @.
Dejean has purchased the entire as
sets Of said corporation and as
sumed the payment Of all out
standing notes and accounts due by
said corporation, and will conduct
the business heretofore carried on
by the company for his Individual
account. It is further notified that
stockholders will be paid the sum of
One Hundred Dollars per share for
the stock held by them in said COM
pany after twenty days from the
first publication of this notice.
CHAS. O. DEJEAN,
JOHN A. BURLEIGH,
Commissioners.
Port Barre, La, June s, 1916.
june f0-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-06-24

AOS
H. u. CALLAHAN, Clerk.
That the Mayor and Clerk be and
they are hereby authorized and di-
reeted to make and execute said
Certificate. to affix the seal of the
City thereto, and to deliver same to
the vendor of the above described
engine. parts and appurtenances to
represent the purchase price
price thereof.
Section Four: That all the rev.
enues to be earned by the electric
light and power plant of this City
from and after the passage of this
ordinance, be and they are hereby
pledged for the payment of said
Certificate in principal and inter
est, and all funds received there
from be and they are hereby des-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-06-24

jury Wafu.
Section 2. Be it further ordained.
etc, that the ballot boxes, neces-
sary blanks and other necessary
paraphernalia for the holding of
said election shall be provided by
the Clerk of the Police Jury, and
shall cause to be printed ballots for
use in said election in the follow
ing form, to wit:
list: FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-06-24
Noliee Of Administration
,srATE OF NOISE LAFLEUR
probate Docket, 10th Ju-
~ nal District Court, Parish
Of st. Landry, La.

n,horaas. DR.. Ertemon Lafleur,
4 Landry parish, La, applies to
Z y appointed administrator Of the
4 s., III numbered and entitled es-
w. therefore, notice is
/. ..shy given to all parties inter-
ps u i show cause, if any they
~ y have, within ten days from
y ~ Irst publication hereof, why
y = nrayer of the said petitioner
SmlId not be granted.
n order Of said Court.
sFSRY LAsTRAPEs JRy
hps iO-2t CLERK OF court.