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The Holly chieftain., 1916-12-01
Certificate OF Authority No. g.
Report OF the Condition
HOLLY STATE BANK
u, Holly in the State Of Colorado. the close
of business November II, 1916.

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts Unsecured S32.340 40
Loans and Discounts Secured by Collateral 2S.l59 03
! Loans on Real Estate .. 5.546 90
Bonds and Securities .... . 2.556 rs
Furniture and Fixtures 5000 90
Banking House .....s. ... S.023 30
Other Real Estate ASIA 30
Due from Banks mot Reserve Banks 5,l5e 40
Cash Items mo, including checks other
banks. 30 80
Due from Reserve Banks s3s0S9 4S
Checks IN Other Banks 81 10
Cash Hand .,... 5.T9 81 $3.50 25
Total ....... sl27.s2e Al
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock $4,000 90
Surplus iund ...., .... 1900 90
Undivided Profits dess expenses and
paid ,....... loo II
Individual Deposits as,57s SO
Time Certificates Of Depos, l4.322 63
Certified checks 43 Is
Cashiers Check, ...... $40 10 1893 SIS
Other Liabilities ..... ......... 232 is
Total ............ sl27.s2e Al
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COUNTY OF PROWERS. 3 iSS'
We. c. W. Stevens President. and E, D. Shirley.
Cashier of the above-named bask. do solemnly
tha, the above the hes, OF our
G. W. STEVENS President.
E. D. SHIRLEY. Cashier.
JOHN DUNCAN.
J. A. PIERCE.
W. S. PARTRIDGE.
Directors.
Ny commission expires February 20. 1918
JAMES W.WlLKlN.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
CONTRACT AWARDED
 TO REMODEL STORE
 OF OSTER BROTHERS
Entire Store to Be Renovated and Made Unusually Attractive and
 Thoroughly, Equipped

Oster Bros Furniture Co. will make ex- tensive improvements in their store, the contract for the work having been award ed to the Smallman-Brice Construction company few days ago.
 The entire store will be remodeled and made more attractive. The passenger and freight elevators will be placed in the rear of the store and will be made mod ern in every respect. A new lighting system will be inaugurated throughout the store. New offices of the most at tractive type will be made on the first floor, The carpet and rug department, on the second floor. will be made larger and more space will be used for the dis play of these goods. The work will cost approximately S500O William Leslie Well ton is the architect.
 We are making ready for a more pros porous and busy year." said Philip Oster. pf esident of the firm, last night. Our success has been all that we had antici- pated thus far. Our faith in Birmingham is reflected through our willingness to provide modern store for our patrons. The year 1917 will be a banner year, in my opinion. With peace in our midst and all the large industries running full time, Birmingham should experience a great era of prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
PLAN NEW CHURCH
 FOR WEST WOODLAWN
Methodists Plan New Edifice and Have Started an Active
 Campaign

West Woodlawn Methodists are to have a new house of worship before the new year expires.
 Already plans are being drawn for a splendid building at Forty ninth street and Fifth avenue to cost about S17,000, and the membership of this thriving congregation is celebrating the Christi mas season by starting active work in securing subscriptions to the building fund.
 The pastor, the Rev. Foster K Gam ble, by his own enthusiasm has put new life into the membership, and the prospects of being able to to worship in their new building before next Christmas has been an incentive to greater effort on their part
 The auditorium of the new church will have seating capacity of 450, and the plans are to be so drawn thai the building can be used before all the ideas are carried out, the work of com pletion to continue gradually as the building committee is able to secure funds.
 MT. Gamble is the third pastor of this congregation. He Is a young man of wide travel. having been for some years a missionary to Korea, and great strides are being made in the church work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
At the Theatres Majestic: Charles Chaplin.
INCOMING PASSENGER
 TRAINS RUN LATE
Traffic Heavy and Many Trains Were Tardy-Express Companies
 Swamped

Trains. bearing homebound passen- gers, arrived in Birmingham afte. many delays yesterday. The local trains, that brought swarms of Ala bamians from the neighboring towns, were run for the most part on time, or late a fraction of an hour. The limited trains, with several hundred miles intervening between each ter minal, were late.
 "Six hours late" was chalked up by the Birmingham Special, No. 29, of the Southern railway. The No. 3 maiI from Cincinnati, operated by the Louisville and Nashville, arrived last night over five hours late. From these delays of many hours the time of tardiness dwindled down to a few minutes.
 The traffic yesterday was extreme ly heavy; heavier, in fact, than it has been in the past two years, according to some railroad men. The inbound traffic, constituted largely of the shop pers from out of town, was likewise heavy.
 The express companies were swamped with parcels, while the postoffice had a tremendous business Friday and Sat urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
HOLIDAY SEASON
 AT THE CITY HALL
City Commissioners Lay Aside Business Cares for
 Christmas Pleasure

Yesterday at noon the five commission CTS at the city hall closed their desks and departed to forget municipal trou- bles and enjoy the yuletide season.
 No more business will be transacted at the city hall until next Tuesday morning, when the commissioners meet in weekly session to work out the pressing prob lems of the future.
 T am ready to enjoy the holiday sea- son" said MT. Ward. q wish everyone health and prosperity with a generous portion of happiness thrown in" He said the agitation in favor of aldermanic or city manager plan of government did not worry him, and that the efficiency of the city in all it's branches was all right.
 Commissioner Weatherly expActs Santa Claus to put viaduct in his sock" He will enjoy the holidays all the more for the successful working out of the plans for new Twenty-first street viaduct.
 Commissioner Hornady wants Santa Claus to give him straight tip that the tax amendment will carry on the 9th. Commissioner Truss wants more money for his department, and more con- sideration of it by his colleagues.
 Commissioner Barber will probably re- ceive nice, large volume on the art of speechmaking. Nobody knows what he wants Santa Claus to bring him, but it may be lot of votes.
 Clarence Lloyd will have his hands full playing Santa Claus to his own, as well as the official city family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
The Spirit of Christ stlaas
By NELL FIREMAN

I know it's nearly Christmas
 feel it in the air Everybodys smiling. and the spirits everywhere l know it's nearly Christmas, for though the snow aint falling, nearly all of sisters beaux have quit their Sunday calling. Last night pop nearly fainte1 when sis called him daddy, dear" while a dotted line ran from her eye 60 mothers diamond lavallier. I know it's nearly Christmas, without a calendar; for this morning Cumrock's chauffeur brought me down. town in their car Last night while sis was tidying the parlor for her beau, Willie's scooter, skates and scout truck were scattered round the floor. Ss yelled at him. Hey, Willie. get this rubbish out of sights" an1 Willie looked up sweetly and he smiled, and said: All right" This morning We had pancakes, and when I'd eaten four, and still looked weak, Aunt Liza went and cooked mo seven more. l know it's nearly Christ mas: this a. m when l arose, found that Wilie'd blacked my boots, and sis had darned my hose The elevator boys are getting most accommodating; they'll come back two floors to get you; they can't stand to keep you waiting. Oh, know it's nearly Christmas; l can feel it in the air; everybodys smiling and is the only thing that all our hearts can soften: let's call a referendum, and let it come more often.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
SALE OF SEALS FINDS. A READY RESPONSE.
More Than 5000 Netted From Sales Downtown,
 According to Report

Sale of Red Cross seals on the down. the Birmingham Anti-Tuberculosis as- sociation more than S10o0, according to Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley, general chair man.
 While Saturday was not a record breaking day, results were very satis- factory in view of the fact that the bulk of Christmas packages had been sent away Mrs. Hundley said. Saturday was Union Day, and all church denominations worked together for the good of the cause, and ready response was met.
 The sale of seals this year has been one of the most satisfactory that the Anti-Tuberculosis association has eyer known, according to reports. Since the sale of seals opened downtown 10 days ago several hundred dollars have been added to the fund daily from this source.
 The sale of seals from the Brming- ham district is expected to exceed any previous year. While the sale of seals in the downtown districts does not show a great increase over previous years, more seals were sent out through the mail and according to Dr. George Eaves, secretary of the association, practically all of the seals mailed out were bought.
 Dr. Eaves is highly gratified with the result of the sale.
 'I wish to thank Mrs. Hundley and the other ladies for the excellent way in which they handled the sale,' he said, They have been untiring in their eff forts to promote the sale, and l feel that the Anti-Tuberculosis association is due them many thanks and much apprecia- tion for devoting so much of their time and energy to the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
BIRMINGHAM'S POPULATION
 PASSES THE 100000 MARK
Despite Exodus of Laborers to Northern Chimes Figures Show Substantial Increase According New City Di-
 rectory-An Greater Birmingham Included

Birmingh gham's population has passed the 100000 mark.
 The present population is 202,9 ,933, ac- cording to the city directory, which has just gone to the bindery, and will be ready for sale about January 10. The figures this year show an increase of 4002 over last year, when the esti- mated population was 19S,990
 In view of the great exodus of ne- groes from Birmingham to northern cities, the increase in popula tion is especially gratifying, according to R. A. Mullins, resident manager for the southern district of R. L. Polk & Co.,, who compile the directory.
 There are 73,452 names in the direc- tory this year, as compared with 72,360 last year, an increase of 1902. The book is 104 pages thicker, this additional space being necessary in view of the great increase in population.
 The figures showing the estimated population are reached by multiplying the number of names in the directory by 2% this being the rule followed by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
Address at Y. M. c. A. on
 ''20th Century Christmas

"A Twentieth Century Christmas is the subject of the address that will be given at the Young Mems Christian as- sociation this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock by Rev. Tipton L. Wood.
 This will be the annual Christmas service that the Y. NJ. C. A. conducts every year for men, IL is planned espe- cially for travelling men and those who are away from home living in boarding houses, and who may feel lonesome with out the home folks.
 MT. Wood is the new pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Nor wood, and one of the most promising of the younger preachers of the city. He is a very exceptional speaker
 There will be special music. and an un- usually attractive service is anticipated. All men are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
YOLANDE COMPANY TO
 DEVELOP NEW MINE
Initial Outlay for Big Mine Will Be $10OOOONew Mine Will Produce About $500 Tons Daily-WiI Begin
 Operation Next Summer

The Yolande Coal and Coke company of Birmingham is preparing to open mine of large capacity at Yolande.
 Diamond drills are boring into the depths of the earth, testing out a third seam of coal Indications are that the test will be satisfactory An initial out lay of over $10O000 will be necessary be- fore work on the opening is begun The new mine will be operating about next July 1, and will be modern in every re- spect.
 The Yolande company now operates four mines in Tuscaloosa county, hav- Ing two other seams of coal to produce It's output from Yolande is 31 miles from Birmingham, and is on the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the Birmingham Mineral railroad
 The initial expense will be accustomed by the purchase of engines. boilers. tipples, washers and other appurten- ances. It will be approximately $1OO,- OOO. However, in working the mine,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES 'White" Christmas Will Be Observed at Many of
 the Churches

Special Christmas services will be held in Birmingham churches this morning. In many of the churches the white Christmas will be observed This afternoon the Independent Presbyterian church will stage pantomime at Temple Emanu-El. The children of the Sunday school will take part in the programme.
 This evening the Independent church will hold special services at the Lyric theatre A special musical programme will be given by local musical organi- zations, and following the services the musicians will visit the county and city jails, and the Hillman hospital and Mercy Home, and sing carols.
 A special musical programme will be given at the Southsde Baptist church, under the direction of Mrs. Laura Jack son Davids, this morning.
 At the Handley Memorial church white Christmas services will be ob- served at 4:3O o'clock, and at the First Methodist church at 4:30. Services at the First Baptist will take place at 80 o'clock
 The following programme will be given at the Southside Baptist church this morning:
 Organ prelude, Jerusalem, the Golden Opening anthem, 'Sing, oh Heavens" Offertory anthem, "Glory to God" Christmas postlude. This after noon at o'clock the following pro- gramme will be given. Organ prelude, "Christmas arch" Anthem. "Adeste Fidelis" "A Medley of Carols" Anthem, While Shepherds Watched.' The num- bers will be rendered by the regular choir. composed of Miss Elizabeth Gun ningham. Mrs. F. G. Turrentlne, BaX-
 -,Ia vt, wi I be assisted by Mrs. A. J. Grefencamp and Dr. R. E, Kettles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24

the YOIande company will expend more than twice that sum.
 The mine will have a large tonnage. as it is the intention of the company to develop a big mine, working several hun dred men. 1t will attain probably a daily yield of $500 tons. Before coal can be produced from the new opening, it will be six or eight months.
 The lands of the Yolande Coal and Coke company are situated on two rail- roads, but it will be necessary to con struct about mile of track to afford transportation facilities for the new ton mage.
 The Yolande company has about 15,- 900 acres of coal lands in Tuscaloosa county. The mines are operated on the Blue Creek and Jagger coal seams.
 The new mine will be on the Black creek seam. J. B. McClary, president of the company, said, when asked about the proposed development Saturday morning, that it was fact that new mine would be opened at once involving a large outlay, but was reticent about particulars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
SANTA CLAUS BUYS
 10 CHRISTMAS FORDS

The Crawford Motor Co. sold 10 Fords for Christmas delivery.
 Five of the models were of the en- closed type. The cars were bought for Christmas gifts and will be great sur prises for the lucky ones. We did an unusually good Christmas business said E. B. Crawford last night. could have gotten more Fords would have undoubtedly sold uih..y' more. Nothing is more practical or useful than an automobile for Christ mas present"
 The Crawford Motor Co. will hc orsh today and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
TRAFFIC BUREAU
Meeting Called for Wednesday Morn.
 ing to Discuss Plans

The board of directors of the Birming- ham Traffic bureau will meet Wednesday morning with local railroad men to dis cuss the policies of the new organization
 The bureau Is expected to be in opera ton the early part of January Several cases have already been scheduled to come up for consideration and the board Is simply waiting to begin operations until satisfactory man be signed for the managership.
 The organization of the bureau has been completed, officers having been elected at a recent meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24

the company in all previous years, and supposed to give very accurate esti- mate.
 All of Greater Birmingham is in cluded in the directory.
 There are fewer houses in Birming- ham vacant than were vacant when the census was taken last year, ac- cording to MT. Mullins.
 This in spite of the fact that so many people are said to have left Birmingham during the past few months said Mir. Mullins in a letter written from Florida, where he is spending several months. "The direc- tcry this year shows a very encour- aging condition in Birmingham. For every man that has left Birmingham another one has come ip."
 The directory will be Ready for sale 10 days late this year, due to the fact that the company waited until after the moving season the first of October in order that the most accurate in formation might be contained in the book. In spite of the fact that the book contains 104 pages more, it is no heavier, according to MT. Mullins, as it is printed on lighter weight paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREE FOR
 EAST LAKE ORPHANS
Annual Treat for Dependent Children Will Be Held at Hibernian
 Hall

The distribution of the East Lake or phans' Christmas tree and annual concert will take place tomorrow, December 25, at the Hibernian hall on Twenty-first street and Third avenue. A suitable and appropriate programme has been ar ranged. and all friends are invited. The Christmas tree for the orphans is looked forward to by them with all the antici- pated pleasure of childhood and each year thoughtful hearts provide treat for the dependent little ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
Automobile Stolen

The five passenger Overland automobile of Oscar Truell, 72S North Twentieth street, was stolen yesterday afternoon while being parked on Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. north. The police department was notified of the theft. but no trace of the machine had been found at late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
Bonus for Employees

The Standard Oil company will give it's employees in Alabama a substantial bonus of one-half months salary. This bonFs will be paid on December 50. according to E. l.. Pauley. Birmingham representative of the Standard Oil. p About l50 men in Birmingham will profit by the bonus. and 1900 in the. state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
For All Complexion Ills

If the skin be colorless. sallow, mud dy, over-red, blotchy, chapped or freckled nothing will so surely over come the condition IS ordinary mercol- ized wax. It literally takes. off bad plexion-absorbs the dead and near dead particles of surface skin.. gently, gradually. causing no inconvenience at all A new complexion Is then in evi- dence, clear, spotless. delicately soft and beautiful One ounce of this wax, pro- curable at any drug store, will reJuven- ate even the worst complexion. It Is used like cold cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
OKLAHOMA EXPERT THROWS DAMPER ON THE NEW OIL FIELDS Visitor Dubs Trip to New Industry as Rainbow
 Chaser" LOCAL MEN STILL
 SURE OF SUCCESS Local Standard Oil Representative Says Million Dollar Refinery Is Possible if Developments at
 COrdova Warrant

The Oklahoma oil operators spent Sat urday at the we'll near Cordova and re- turned to Birmingham somewhat disap- pointed. The drillers sent the bore three feet further into the depths of the earth, but without moment. After viewing for the first time the scene of the strike that thrilled Birmingham, James H. Gardner, geologst, and one of the four Oklahoma men interested in the venture, stated that nothing could be told about the situation until Tuesday. At that time the drill will be sent further into the hole and the well shot" with nitrogly- cerin.
 As the drillers desired to come into Birmingham for a round of gaiety for Christmas operations were fsalted and will not be resumed until Tuesday morn- ing
 While Mir. Gardner did not express himself as being disappointed, it was evil dent that he was not enthused over pros poets. II. G. Skelly, who has viewed many oil strikes. stated that it was waterhaul in his opinion. 'It was re- ported" he said, that the oil was of high grade. It is a low gravity oil The well is not a gusner Oil does not stand in it more than 160 feet. And when a fresh well is bored and the gas pres sure is not enough to cause the oil 10 rise to a greater height than lSO feet, it is no oil we'll
 "Even if MT. Gardner and MT. Head are friends of mine, must admit that it was a great disappointment to me. l never went on such foolish rainbow chase" Mir. Skelly is one of the Tulsa party, which consists of six. He has been interested in oil for several years, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
KNESSETH ISRAEL
Special Service for Sunday School at
 s O'clock

A Hlannkah service will be held by the children of the Knesseth Israel Sunday school tonight at o'clock at Knesseth Israel synagog. Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street. The public is wei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the PhotoplaY Houses

@AS .sONOPAN-J Strand: Richard Travers, in The Phan- tom Buccaneer.'
 Colonial: Marguerite Clark, in Miss George Washington" Triangle: William s. Hart, in The Return of DFaw Egan'' Trianon: Olga Petrova, in "Extrava- gance."
 Rialto: Mabel Taliaferro, in "The Sun beam"