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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-10

Mrs. John Henderson and Miss Maye
Gaines of Berwyn, were Ardmore Wis
itors Friday on a shopping tour.
The Rev. F. Golden-Howse and wife
have returned from trip Of six
weeks, of which some time was spent
in Arizona. En- route home they yis-
tied in Chicago and Kansas City.
Mrs. A. J. Wolverton, accompanied
by Misses Faye and Mabel Williams
and Mr.. S. Williams, left yesterday
noon for Gainesville in respone to
a message notifying them of the death
of their cousin and aunt, Mrs. Wither-
spoon, which occurred Friday. They
will remain there to attend the fun
eral which will be held Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Felix King, his guest, Mr.. Stone
VI tlllltSSttt lllt NlSo'o Wal 6tAl Nt
and Florence Redfeld, Minnie Stong,
Mabel Kate and Ruth Warren, Marie,
Clemye and Christine King spent
Thursday on Mr.. Kings Plainyiew
farm, where fishing, swimming and
boating were enjoyed on Mr.. Kings
private lake. At the noon hour a
big fish dinner was prepared camp
style and in the late afternoon iced
watermelons and other refreshments
were served.
Miss Lucille Butler returned yester-
day from Marietta, where she and
Miss Mamie Mae Pace were guests
of Miss Helen Keller They were ex-
tended number of interesting cour-
tesies during their stay in The city
Among them were the Misses Hula
Mae Davis and Helen Keller's II
o'clock luncheon Wednesday. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Renfro's swimming party at
the Rod and Gun Club Lake Thurs
day night, and a dance last night was
in their honor, for which Miss Pace
remained. She will return this noon.
The Elks gave an INFORMAL dance
Friday evening at their home on
Broadway and North Washington
streets. Among those who attended
were the Misses Jinks Ikard, Georgia
Simpson, Marie West, Gladys Scivally,
Charlotte Wall, Hal Fraley, Helen
Walcott, Mary Boone, Jeanette Moore,
Louise Love, Mary Jarrett, Lotie
Bond, Eugenia Nivouche, Bunk Fra
ley, Italy Carter, Annie Anderson,
Mrs. Pruitt Messrs. Waggoner, Gene
Cruce, McClain, Egan, Stone, Suggs,
Porter, Drew, Hendon, Chadwick,
Lane, Harreld, Mahoney, Griffith, Eel
ker and Whitehurst.
Announcing the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of her daughter,
Miss Bertha Forbes, to Mr.. w. Fain
Freeman of Tulsa, Mrs. B. c. Forbes
entertained Thursday with an after
noon party at her home on F street
southeast. The home was decorated
with small sunflowers and ferns and
at luncheon, which followed an after
noon spent informally, a yellow and
white color scheme was carried out
in the table decorations and appoint |
ments. Miss Forbes wore beautiful
dress of pink taffeta. Covers were
laid for the hostess, honor guest. and
the Misses Bessie Nichols, Ruth Parks,
Jeanette Barringer Grace Jones, Lucy |
Jones, Effie Pritchard of Duncan, Eula |
Roland Grace Gillian, Carrie Roland,
Pearl Stearns, May Lebo and Willis |
Forbes. The marriage will be sol
emnized the afternoon of September
20 at the First Christian church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-10
Christian Science.

Christian Science.
Sunday service II a. IN. Subject
Substance" Golden text, proverbs
22:4 Sunday school, 10 a. m. Wed
nesday evening testimonials, p. m.
Our church is on d and Broadway, n.
w. All are invited to attend the
services.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-10
East Ardmore Presbyterian.

East Ardmore Presbyterian.
Preaching at II a. NJ. and sis p.
m. At that time | will deliver my
farewell address. Young peoples
meeting at 7:15 p. m We expect
everyone in vicinity to come for a
greet meeting. Sunday school at 10
a. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-10
CHURCH SOCIETIES.

Circle No. of the Broadway Meth
odist Church will meet Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Dean
at the residence of Mrs. A. J. Wolyer-
ton, S13 Wolverton Street Northwest.
All members are urgently requested to
be present
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-10
Announcement.

Miss Anne d. Thompson announces
her fall term Of piano teaching. Phone
3f4.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-10

cussed Every member is urged TO
be present.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-10
St PhIIip,s Episcopal Church.

T. A. HAMPTON, Pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
WARD IS GETTING
 RECORD STRAIGHT Gradually Running Down Source of Damaging
 Stories of Birmingham

George Ward, president of the city commission, made public letter yes terday from the New York World which stated that the source of its informa- tion regarding the stories derogatory to Birmingham in regard to the effects of prohibition came from the Hussey News bureau of Cincinnati. MT. Ward is now busy hunting the local corre- spondent of the Hussey News bureau.
 The letter of the New York World follows
 New York, N T., March 20, 1916. MT. C. B. Lloyd, City Clerk, Birming-
 ham, Ala.
 Dear Sir: Referring to your letter of March 16, we are making an inquiry prior to publishing the correction re- auested by you. The article you com plain of, with the picture was sent us by the Hussey News bureau of Cincin- natl, O., and we have asked them for a report. I have also discussed the mat ter with Mr. Paul Kellogg. editor of The Survey. and I understand that he proposes to publish something to straighten out Birmingham in the near future.
 I've are much indebted to you for calling this matter to our attention and will communicate with you after our inquiry has been completed. Very truly yours, ISAAC D. WHITE. Chief Bureau of Fair Play and Accu-
 racy of the New York World"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
ROANOKE ASKS ID
 AID BIRMINGHAM Mayor Points to Decrease in Drinking Since Inspec-
 ton Fee Began

In the fight in the supreme court for the validity of the city liquor inspection law the town of Roanoke, which was the first to enact this form of taxation in the state. offered by letter yesterday to cooperate with the city of Birmingham in it's appeal to the highest tribunal of the state. The letter follows:
 Roanoke, Ala, March 27, 1916. Commissioner George B. Ward, Bir- mingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir: We passed the liquor in- spection tax here February l. At that time package receipts amounted to 30 or 40 daily. since then from four to six will cover 1t on an average.
 "Our docket shows good many more liquor cases before February 1 than dur ing the two months of the enforcement of the liquor ordinance.
 Our policemen say that there has been great reduction in drinking and crime during these two months.
 If you think wise, we will send rep resentative to Montgomery the day your trial comes up before the supreme court Yours truly, CITY OF ROANOKE,
 By w. Y. CHEWING. Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Will Unite Efforts

President George B. Ward of the city commission will invite the directors of the Chamber of Commerce for a Joint conference in which matters pertain ing to the welfare of Birmingham will be thoroughly thrashed out. MT. Ward will write at the suggestion of Com missioner Arlie Barber, who it is un- of operations.
 In discussing the suggestion Presi- dent Ward was emphatic and unstinted in his praise of the Chamber of Com merce. He stated that in every in- stance where the city had called upon the civic chamber its members had pitched in and put things over for the municipality. He stated that the bond issue which freed the city had gone over only with the active cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce.
 '"The secret of better things in Bir mingham," said Commissioner Ward, flies in greater cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and the city commission. We can get smaller in- dustries to come here and we can se- cure lower railroad rates and better housing conditions by constant confer ences with the gentlemen of the civic chamber, who are men of ability and with the interest of the city at heart" Commissioner Hornady then stated that in his campaign for the commits sion form of government in the va rious cities of the south he had visited he had found that the greatest prog ress was made where the city govern ment and the chamber of commerce were closely aligned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
CONGRESS OF MOTHERS TO MEET AT TUTWILER
Delegates From All Sections of the
 State Will Be in Attendance

Visitors from all parts of the state are arriving for the meeting of the Ala,.-la Congress of Mothers and Parent .cc her association, which convenes at the Tut wiler this afternoon for a two days session. The first meeting is to be heNl at 2;3O o'clock and the convention will come to a close tomorrow afternoon.
 The officers are: President, Mrs. B. F. Hardeman of Montgomery; first vice pres ident Mrs. N. l.. Bagley of Birmingham; second vice president. Mrs. J. L. Bryan, Greerville; third vice president, Mrs. J.. A. Carnley. Elba; recording secretary, Mrs. E. E. Smith, Birmingham: corre- spending secretary. Mrs. P. w. Hodges, Montgomery; treasurer Mrs. B. A. Par ker. Montgomery; auditor, Mrs. George Mum, Ozark Several of the officers of the national organization will be present and will make adresses.
 The committees in charge of the con- vention are: Mrs. T. A. Burbridge of Ens- ley, general chairman; Mrs. N. l.. BaR- ley, Birmingham. credentials; Mrs. Nc Afee, Birmingham. homes; Mrs. A. F. H;llike, Ensley. reception; Mrs. J. F.. Ma son, Wylam, music; Mrs. Clifford Brewer. Birmingham, decoration and literature, Mrs. P. w. Hodges. Montgomery. maga- zine: Mrs. R. A. Clayton. woodlaw press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Suits Filed

The following suits were filed In tho city and circuit courts Tuesday:
 Jesse Lee vs. J. w. Lusk. w. c. Nixon and W. 3. Riddle, as receivers for the St Louis and San Franciscco Railroad company. s1oo0 claimed for personal in juries.
 Laura Belle Lee vs. ]. w Lusk, ". .. Nixon and w. E. Riddle as receivers TOT the St. Louis and San Francisco Rail- road company, $2000 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Emma Bush vs J. E. Penny. 5000 claimed for alleged damage 10 house hold goods.
 Elias Johnson vs American Tar Product company, $1e00 claimed for al legged personal injuries.
 Mrs. Mandy O'Flinn vs. D. r. and Mrs. D. F. Sugg. S30o claimed as dam- age for alleged personal injuries to plaintiffs minor son.
 Moss O'Flinn vs. D. F. and Mrs. D. F. Sugg, $50o0 claimed for personal in- juries alleged to have been caused from defendants car running againat plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Plumbing Ordinance

The plumbing ordinance remains on the calendar of unfinished business of the city commission and will not be enacted as a law until Friday-if then.
 The. plumbing ordinance came up for a vote yesterday morning at the con- ference and Commissioner Arlie Bar Der at once stated that he did not un derstand it's provisions. As the plumb ing ordinance had only been before the commissioners for the past three months the commission postponed ac- ton on the ordinance until next Friday
 Commissioner Barber stated that he had no objection to voting on the or dinance "on suspicion" as President Ward suggested, and he did vote that way. With the ordinance accepted by the unanimous vote Of the commission City Attorney M. M. Ullman then called attention to a certain defect and Mir. Barber followed with few more ob- jections until finally it was deemed ad- visable to lay the entire matter over until next Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29

take a. great forward step for municipal ownership. There is no doubt but that this sentiment is the trend of the times. I don't think it is coming right away, but it will sooner or later. And this is our first opportunity to take a great forward step in this direction.
 This is also our last opportunity. A look at map will show that the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany has systematically acquired all the streets so that competition is almost i'm possible. I haven't a doubt but that it was done with this purpose, but it is easy to see that another company can't get in and out without going more than three blocks over the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power companys tracks. So this is our last opportunity.
 Another thing that interests me Is that the Tidewater is the controlling link In an electric road to the Warrior. With the city in possession of this line, when the time comes, we will be able to nourish and assist and foster the connecting link between Birmingham and the War rior river.
 But this is a matter that all the com missioners are interested in, and I think the entire board should go into this mat ter''
 Commissioner Hornady also sided with MT. Ward in the matter of having the entire commission go into the inquiry of the affairs of the Tidewater company, and said:
 we ought to get aii the information we can get. The main difficulty in the way of the city's acquiring the property is the doubt as to whether we could carry it if 1t did not pay operating expenses It might develop in the inquiry that at some time the company was paying and this would be encoura ging. But MT. Weatherly is vitally interested in this, and I move that it go over until next Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
GODernment Engineer Inspects Proposed Routes
 For Warrior Highway

United States Government Engineer w.. w. Crossland and State Highway Engi- neer W. s. Keller were shown over the two proposed routes for the highway to the Warrior river by County Engineer George H. Clark Tuesday. The trio of road experts left Birmingham early Tues day morning in an automobile returning about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Every part of the proposed routes was carefully looked over by the two engi- neers who are to cooperate with the board of revenue in locating and build ing the highway from Birmingham to the Warrior Neither MT. Keller nor MT. Crossland had ever been in this part of the county, and it was their wish to be shown over the routes before going further into the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29

County Engineer George H. Clark stated last night that MT. Crossland would go over the plans, and that each detail would be taken up and thrashed out thoroughly before a report would be made. We want to go slowly and do our work per fectly," said MT. Clark. we will work all the difficulties out as near as possible and Mir. Keller will return to Birming ham as early as this is done and confer with us more at length, after which re- port will be made to the board of reve- nue." M
 From all indications the work on the proposed highway will begin immediately, as the county engineer with the able as- sistance of MT. Crossland will start their work of perfecting the plans today. It is the intention of the board of revenue to leave nothing undone in getting every thing in first class condition before ac- tually beginning the project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
HOUSING COMMITTEE
 FOR VETS REUNION
 TO ESTABLISH CAMP

The housing committee of the re- union yesterday tentatively outlined plans for the establishment of camp for veterans at the fairgrounds. F. w. Dixon, chairman. and M. P. Messer, B. R. Pegram and R. A. Brown, pres, dent of the fair association, made an inspection of the fair buildings and grounds yesterday. Gen. Nathan Bed- ford Forrest met with the housing com. mittee and gave them some important information as to the number of vet erans to be entertained and the plans adopted by other cities in caring for the old soldiers.
 Another meeting of the housing com mittee will be held this morning at 10 o'clock for the further considera- tion of plans.
 President Bush has called a meeting of the executive committee for o'clock this afternoon. A nuSNDer of matters will come before the committee. and it is announced that in the future meetings of this body will be held very frequently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Larceny Charged

Beecher McKenny. charged with larceny of g. motorcycle and an auto mobile. was brought back from Cincin- natti and lodged in the county jail yes terday McKenny was brought back to Birmingham on warrants sworn out in Bessemer.
 Willie Terry, a negro woman, was lodged in the county jail yesterday by Sheriff Batson, charged with the mur- der of her husband. She was brought in from Bessemer and is alleged to have poisoned her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
BOWIE DEFENDS
 DIR. GEORGE EAVES
Writes of His Effective Work in Fighting Tuberculosis in
 Alabama

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 l I have just read the letter of Rev. L..
 F. Whitten in The Age-Herald of the
 18th. It is just what men of MT. Whit Items type have been advocating in an-
 other form for the last five or six cen
 tlries. His proposition is that because
 Dr. Eaves does not hold to the peculiar
 Sabbatarian views to which Dr. Whitten
 holds. that, therefore, Dr. Eaves shall be
 turned out of his position with the Anti I Tuberculosis association and forced to find new employment or be compelled to starve.
 ! Originally, when men differed from one another on religious matters. the stronger put the weaker to the sword. Then when that was not cruel or effective enough, E they burnt them at the stake, and for minor offenses they put them in the stocks. Now, since these things are ille- gal, pr. Whitten would substitute starva- ! tion as punishment for error in regard { to the best method of keeping the Sab bath. But Dr. Whitten is far behind his time. He belongs to lost age.
 Without referenceto whether men agree < with pr. Eaves or with Dr. Whitten on < the method of keeping the Sabbath, i. e., whether moving pictures should operate < or not on Sunday, the world at large is < determined that there shall be no penalty
 imposed upon a man because of his belief 1 on religious topics.
 pr. Eaves. while not quite the father of the Anti-Tuberculosis movement in this city, is the savior of it. He has kept it alive under the most adverse circum-
 stances. He has brought health and com-
 fort and solace to scores and hundreds.
 His salary is not large. It is just the
 same as his salary was when he was a H minister of the gospel, which he gave up | in order that he might have, as he be- II lieved, wider field of usefulness in the | very work which the savior himself hon. ! ored. He has put the campaign against \ tuberculosis on the map throughout the whole state of Alabama He has worked { unceasingly and untiringly for mini mum wage. He was first connected with the institution while was president, and know whereof I speak.
 The people responsible for the continu- ance of the anti-tuberculosis work in this 1 community are not going to dispense with l the services of the most efficient leader l the work has ever had in this state merely because he does not agree with | Dr. Whitten on the question of the mov- | ing picture shows on Sunday, or any l other question as to the observance of Sunday. These are matters for individual conscience and they will not be allowed to interfere with the greatest and most constructive work in this community. < Dr. Whitten's example of bigotry and | tolerance belong not to this but to the | middle ages. SYDNEY J. BOWIE.
 Birmingham, March B, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
LASSETER JOINS
 BURNETT FORCES
Announcement Made of Change by We'll Known and Popular To-
 baccO Salesman

Announcement was made last night that w. J. Lasseter, known to hundreds of friends as Billy" Lasseter, has Joined the sales force of the R. D. Bur nett Cigar company, effective at once.
 MT. Lasseter for the past IS years has been associated with the c. c. Snider Tobacco company. and is regarded as one of the most widely known men in the tobacco trade. He will be glad to welcome his old friends at his new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
BIBLICAL PLAY
Knesseth Israel Sunday School Will
 Present Esther

Judging from the dress rehearsal o1 Esther, Queen of Persia" by tho pu- pills of the Knesseth israel Sunday school, the actual performance tonight promises to be one fthe best anna teur presentations given in months. The stage effects are splendid and all the characters are portrayed in an ex- cellent manner.
 The performance will be given to- night at s:15 o'clock at Clark & Jones hall, 1874 Third avenue. A large num- Der of tickets have been sold, and a neat sum will be realized for the Euro- pean war sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
FULL INVESTIGATION OF
 TIDEWATER SITUATION IS
 FAVORED BY COMMISSION
Wards Amendment Would Have Entire Commission Investi Planning Much Really Constructive
 Work-Sidelights on Yesterdays Commission Meeting

Opposition to the absorption of the Tide water lines by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was mani fested yesterday morning by Commis- sioner Barber, who proposed, with the as- sistance of Commissioner Weatherly, to thoroughly investigate the affairs of both corporations.
 Commissioner Barber explained that he included Commissioner Weatherly in his resolution through the fact that Mr. Weatherly was head of the department erly is still out of town.
 However, some opposition to the reso- lution developed in a measure when President George B. Ward offered to amend and provide that the entire com mission investigate the Tidewater. The amendment of MT. Ward and the feso- lution will come up for vote at next Fridays meeting. It is expected that both will pass.
 We are just as much in favor of municipal ownership as you are," said President Ward, addressing himself to MT. Barber "and though our methods may be little slower we will get there just as quick as you will. Now, I want the whole board to sit on this hearing if it is conducted.
 MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
 'aThere Is no doubt but that the com mission is committed to the policy of municipal ownership, and that 1t Is also opposed to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company acquiring the Tidewater.
 This looks like a beautiful chance to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
FIVE SALTING STATIONS


 Sating stations at Oneonta, Talladega, Randolph and Tuscaloosa have been pro- vided, and a new station will be opened at Cu!lman for the present seasons busi- ness. So far, contracts for planting have been made in Talladega, Bibb, Blount and Cullman counties, and with more equitable rates of freight. it is the purpose of the company to lengthen it's radius of produc- tion very materially.
 Cucumber seed should be planted about the middle of April in the locality of Bir- mingham, or little earlier-just in time to avoid the last killing frost. It is stated that barnyard manure, cOmposted with ground limestone, is admirably adapted to the culture of cucumbers, though com mercial fertilizer with a good percen- tage of acid phosphate is also recom- mended.
 Farmers bulletin No 2o4 of the agri- cultural department at Washington, giv- ing full directions on raising cucumbers, can be had by writing the department. or the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn.
 Officers of the Southern Pickle and Vim egar company, the three being the sole owners of the business, are W. A. Weaver. the banker of Oneonta. president Albert Spencer of Birmingham, vice pres ident and treasurer and M. S. Seal, sec. retary.
 After looking the field over, it was de- cided to place the manufacturing end of the business in charge of Fritz Henning. who has had 90 years experience in the pickle business in Germany, England and the United States.
 In addition to pickling cucumbers, the plant will handle the small white queen onions, cauiflower, green tomatoes and cabbage. making large proportion of the latter into kraut. Already 10000 cauliflow- CT plants have been purchased and will be used in this seasons output.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
REACHES LONG WAY
 WITH AGE-HERALD

'T don't believe the average advertis- CT fully realizes how far-reaching an advertisement in The Age Herald is.' said Dr. Eugene Jacobs yesterday.
 "A few days ago we printed Tam lac ad in The Age-Herald, incorporat- ing a testimonial from lady who resides in West End. A woman down in Juarez, Mexico read the ad and or dered the remedy. This morning we received a mail order for two bottles of Tanlac from Gardner. Montana, a town near Yellowstone Park. as di. rect result of our advertisement"