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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Who Will Write to Prisoner?
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT By MRS. SIDNEY NJ. ULLMAN

Who will be an agent of mercy and write to some unfortunate and friendless one in prison?
 Perhaps it has never occurred to you to write to a prisoner, maybe you dHnt know that hundreds of men and women in the jails throughout the United States are hungry for a written line from the outside world and a very little effort on your part may be the means of carrying a message of interest and encouragement to those shut in.
 There Is in Washington, D. C., an as- sociation for providing useful literature by mail and for cooperation in moral, social and philanthropic movements and mutual help,'' says the Mutual Welfare League Bulletin. Letters from it's mem bers have brought cheer and sunshine into many sad and lonely lives in this and in scores of other prisons throughout the land.''
 This is highly commendable work, and surely one of the greatest means of showing kindness to a prisoner. The O.. E. league, 12O7 Q street, N. w., Washn.g ton, D. C., permits the enrolment of any prisoner confined in state or in federal prisons to become a member without fee. From this source any persons desiring may obtain the name of one or more prisoners and correspond with them
 The league has no other object than to extend a friendly hand to those less for tunately situated than the members. Sev- eral persons in Birmingham have under taken this means of sending cheer to some prisoner and are keenly interested. The letters received are not only source of real pleasure, but the feeling of good fellowship and understanding is marked
 It is supposed that any person writing to a prisoner would regard him or her with consideration and in no way attempt to pry into the past What difference can 1t make what the unfortunate Is there for? The fact remains that they are confined behind the big iron doors and so- ciety has closed on them, and they are shut off from contact with the world; and knowledge of things in general will un- doubtedly bring pleasure to your corre- spondent
 Be sure to tell them any and everything of yourself, this makes the prisoner bet ter acquainted with your environment and it will always be easier for you to write
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN
 TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Louis Pizitz offers Women's sample suits at $9.s5 and s1s.5o
 Loveman, Joseph and Loeb advertises ostrich fans for the Fashion Ball al $1.39 and s1.s5.
 Wells says they can fit any figure with the Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes advertised today.
 Steel-Smith Co. asserts that the cus- toner is never a match for the crafty two-price merchant.
 Searight-Reese Furniture Co. calls fur ther attention to that rug they are us. ing for a pavement.
 Blach's says six big windows tell their story about Kaynee boys apparel.
 W. o. Broyles tells a tale about the tramp and the train crew.
 Birmingham Ice and Coal Storage com pany coal and coke, satisfactory in qual- ity, quantity and price.
 Cable-Shelby-Burton Piano Co-Spe- cial reductions in prices of new and used pianos.
 Porter Clothing Co. announces the ar- rival of new shipment English Gaberdine Coats.
 Parker's Drug Store talks about Melba Isov-Me toilet preparations.
 Caheen Bros. present the Spring Yer sion in Hats at s and $7.50.
 Jacobs Drug Store has Burbank's flower seed and combination package for $1.
 Walk-Over Shoe Store has washable kid boots, ivory. white, champagne and gray, S5.
 Roberts & Son advertise Fashion Week. engraving.
 D. & A. Rich picture three attractive spring pumps, 8 to $6.
 Office Outfitters Co. wants to supply the office requirements.
 Empire Fuel and Iron company adver- tises Empire. that good coal''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
JUDGE CONFIDENT
 OF VICTORY IN THE
 FOURTH DISTRICT
Candidate Pays Respects to Opponents and Says He Has United Backing of
 Home County People

T have been conducting active campaign for Congress from the Fourth district for the past four months and am confident now that I will win in the primary" said H. M. Judge of Co., lumbiana, member of the legislature from Shelby county. "Of course, my two op- ponents, Congressman Blackmon, now representing the district, and Dr. John W. Abercrombie now representing the state at large in Congress, will have SUD- port in certain quarters, but neither will be able to muster enough strength to defeat me
 other officeholders are very active for Blackmon and the 'schoolhouse ring and the potato fed teachers are trying to line up the people for Dr. Abercrombie, but I find that the great majority of the voters are favorable to my can- didacy. I have the support of the rail- way conductors, the engineers and fire men and the members of the city fire department. Furthermore, I have the believe that no man who ever ran for any office had such united backing as have from my home county.
 q believe I have met personally more people in the Fourth district since have been running for Congress than all the other Alabama congressman combined during the last 10 years. I have been out with the people themselves. Con- gressmen and candidates for Congress ,Is1lalIv hang arolIud the courthO and county seats and try to line up the politicians and officeholders. I go out to the people.
 Tt has been charged against me and used to some advantage in certain quar- ters that I was a member of the last legislature This legislature, like all oth- ers did some things for which it ought to be 'cussed,' but 1t did many things that were right, and without any undue modesty say that I put through most of the constructive legislation that was passed by the house, or took leading part in putting 1t through"
 MT. Judge was severe in his criticisms of what he characterized the efforts of Calhoun county to gobble up all the of- fices. He enumerated all the positions in the state, district and circuit held by men from Anniston and incidentally took fling at Dr. Abercrombie on this ground, the latter being related to one of the circuit officials. The fact that the members of the law firm with which Congressman Blackmon formerly was as- socated had been in Congress for many years also came in for criticism.
 Mr. Judge who was registered at the Motion, stated that he was in the city on personal business, but would leave today for Talladega county to continue his canvass of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
UNITARIAN CHURCH l. SCREAMED HERE Services Will Be Held at the Chamber of Commerce
 Every Sunday

l The First Unitarian church of Birming- ham. the permanent organization of which was completed two weeks ago, is the lat
 est addition to Birmingham's spiritual forces. The first, meeting of the new church was held last Sunday night at 8 o'clock in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce. and meetings will be held there each Sunday night at 8 o'clock in the future
 J.. F. Lemke is president of the organ lzatlcn; J. D. Truss, vice president; F II. Treadway, secretary, and Mrs. Eva M. Caldwell, treasurer.
 The organization of the First Unitarian church is the outcome of visit to Bir- Mingham by the Rev. Thomas Byrnes of Erie Pa, who delivered a series of ser mons at the Chamber of Commerce in the interest of the Unitarian faith. The secretary of the Unitarian Association of the United States is expected to visit Birmingham before the end of March and steps will be taken to secure a pastor for the local church.
 The purposes of the church are ex-
 plained in a statement issued yesterday as follows:
 The Unitarian church stands for the full and complete acceptance of the doc Urine of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. It stands for the ab- solute and literal living out of the golden rule. unitarians have no creed.
 ! .Unltarlans meet together for the wor- ship of God and for the fellowship of
 man. unitarians believe in one God, who IS the loving Father of all mankind They believe in Jesus as the Son of God the consummate flower of the human race
 They stand for a world uncursed. and uncursed from the very beginning of it's history and creation. Unitarians believe that the Bible is the greatest, most ir,- lluential and noblest book that has come doWn to us from the past, and regard it as the most precious and sacred of books, tnoush not the only sacred book. They 1 believe that Jesus is the Son of God They ceneve Him to have been divine, but not Deity They worship God. They do not worship Jesus, because they believe that Jesus, both by word and example, taught us to worship only God-His Father and ours Unitarians believe in salvation by character. They stand for the redeeming power or human virtue; for the spiritual healing power of love; for health and nope and charity for the sinners They stand for honesty and fair dealing among
 men. They stand for the dignity of labor; TOT morality and religion, culture and re- Ilnement for education and civilization; for everything that uplifts the race and ! iurtners the progress of humanity They stand for life here and now in It's fullest and deepest possibilities. ruled py reason, sWayed by conscience, sweet ened by charity, transtigured by self sac rl1lce, elevated by the faith and hope of immortality and filled from end to end with God
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
MISS LIZZIE FOX CHOSEN
 QUEEN OF FASHION WEEK

Miss Lizzie Fox was chosen Queen of Fashion Week in the contest which closed last night, winning out over her two closest competitors by a narrow margin. MISS Fox will be presented today by the Business Mems league with diamond r,ns valued at $200. which was the prize offered to the winner
 The final count of the ballots. which vas scheduled to take place at the car raVal court was held in the offices of tne Business Mems league, on account ol the cold weather. A large number Of the contestants were present and others were represented by friends and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
SHE GROWS NERVOUS AT
 NIGHTFALI

More dreaded than an alarm of fire by night is the hoarse, brassy cough of croup to the nervous mother who fears this terror of childhood. Why worry. why look on the approach ot night with dread, when few timely doses of Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound will ward off the approach o1 croup and clear the throat of the chok. ing phlegm. Do not think this too good to be true. get bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar and 1t will give you confidence to face nightfall without fear of croup. Mrs. Ben Meyerink, Cly mer, N. T., says: Our little girl would surely have had croup but Foley's Honey and Tar stopped 1t at once Sold everywhere,-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Residence Damaged

The roof on the residence of Mrs. F. Richards 2213 Seventh avenue north, was damaged by fire last night at about ' o'clock. It is estimated that the dam ages will amount to about $10O. The origin of the fire is unknown. Fire sta tions Nos. 1 and answered the alarm, and had it under control in few min- utes after arriving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Motor Truck Squads Organized

Chicago, March 1.-Two motor truck companies, the first in the United States army, were being organized today by Col A. D. Kniskern, chief quartermaster of the central department of the army, and will be sent to Texas tomorrow. Each company will operate 2S trucks purchased by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Embroidery Strike Ended

New York. March l5.-A strike inyoly- ing about 5000 workers in the embroidery industry, which has lasted nearly six weeks, was ended late today when an agreement was signed between the union ana the manufacturers. The contract calls for shorter hours and a wage in crease of about 10 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
VOLS START PRACTICE.

Nashville, March 15.-(Special.) zero weather, accompanied by a steady snowfall greeted the bat tery candidates who reported to Manager Roy Ellam today. Those m camp are Pitchers Taylor, Wells. Herbert, Ellis and Rogers; Catch CTS Gooch and Marshall and Out fielder Gus Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
St. Louis Fire

St. Louis, March 15.-Fire of undeter- mined origin tonight destroyed the plant of the St. Louis Plate Glass company at Valley park, St. Louis county. The loss is estimated at $500, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16

relatives. The lzeenest interest was man ifested as the count proceeded, and due to the heavy vote cast last night more tran one hour was required to finish the work.
 Miss Fox defeated Miss Gertie Burke. who was second in the race, by only 79 votes. Miss Annie Mae Gift was a close third. The vote or the three highest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16

Berlin, March 15.--(By wireless. 1.-The Overseas agency says the Saxon govern ment has ordered 70 locomotives, 46 ten- ders and 1918 cars for the Saxon railroads at cost aggregating "A, ,0O0, 900 marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Vote for DAVID J. DAVIS CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
 No 2

To succeed H. P. Heflin, who now holds the position by appointment and who has DRAWN a salary from the county for EIGHTEEN YEARS.
 Davis Will Earn His Salary Paid political advertising by David J. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Huge Order From Saxony

Empire Fuel and Iron company adve tises Empire. that good coal'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16

Office Outfitters Co. wants to supp the office requirements.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

Miss Anna Jones of Racine is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Jones
and other relatives in Ixonia.
Mrs. William Bentzin has been
called to Sheldon, Iowa, on account of
the serious illness of her father.
There are a great many men in Hea-
ven; and there are great many men
who will imagine they are in Heaven
if they trade with The Central Trading
CO-Adv
Among those who went to Milwau-
kee yesterday to shake hands with the
president and his bride was Paul A.
Schoechert.
Among those who went to Milwau-
kee yesterday to hear President Will
sons address were Postmaster Moore,
ex-Mayor Wertheimer, Senator Null
berger and Max Kusel.
w. H. S. Rhoda returned from a
trip to st. Paul, Mimi, Sunday morn
ing, where he went with shipment
of valuable Holstein cattle, purchased
by w. S. Moscript. Mr.. Rhoda re-
ports three feet of snow in Mime
sofa and zero weather. The winter
carnival was being held in st. Paul
and it was great sight.
Pure delight" The bargains have
been getting at The Central Trading
Co.-Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
this community would be presump-

this community would be presump-
tion
Mr.. Prentiss is a lifelong resident
OF this city, whose illustrious father
was no small factor in Watertown's
early history, and the occupant of
room No. z has proven himself a bust
ness man of the highest integrity.
Messrs. Reuteler and Neumann, who
represent the Insurance company
with a heart" are energetic young
business men, fast forging to the front
and the company for whom they sell
life insurance rightfully employ the
slogan, Protect Your Income
Ben F. Zillisch, ''the home boy"
who occupies room 2, has represented
the John Hoffman, & Sons Co., whole
sale grocers, for thirty years, and to
think OF either their pure food pro-
ducts or Of their popular representa-
tive is to call to mind thoughts most
pleasant Mr.. Zillisch will be pleased
to meet all his friends in room No. 2
next Friday, when he will give a pub
lie display of the goods he has so long
and faithfully praised and so success
fully sold
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

George Bentzin is visiting friends in
Oshkosh
Mayor Kading is in Milwaukee to-
day
Julius Kruger of Columbus was a
Watertown visitor, Thursday.
Col. P. H. Swift leaves tomorrow for
visit of two months with relatives
in Southern Wisconsin.
Mrs. j. H. Youman and son of
Reeseville, were in the city Thurs
day.
Miss Mayme Carpenter was the
guest several days last week of Mr.
and Mrs. George Bicllel of Reese
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Bates enter
tanned Mrs. N. Ruckstein of Hubble
ton, Saturday and Sunday.
Would you know a bargain if you
saw it. You will see bargain if you
go to The Central Trading Co.-Adv.
Mrs. Walter W. Robinson of Wau-
kesha, is a guest of Mrs. Ella Rhoda
and family, Clio Third street.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Robichaud, who
went to Chicago before the holidays,
returned to their home in this city,
Saturday.
Patrick Mcmahon, one of the old
est and best known locomotive engi-
neers on the c., M. & st. P, died
at his home in Portage on Friday.
January 81, aged Ga years. Mr.. Nc
Mahon was particularly well known to
the Milwaukee road employees in
WATERFOWL
One of the events of the present sea-
son will be the dance and concert to
be given by the band dogs of Hustis-
ford on the evening of the 18th of this
month. Those in charge are promis-
ing an enjoyable time to all who are
fortunate enough to avail themselves
Of the opportunity to attend.
John Reilly of Madison was the
guest over Sunday of Watertown rela-
tives and friends
Max w. Henning of Mitchell, S. D.,
is the guest of relatives and friends in
this city. He expects to remain about
three weeks.
The Mems Bible class of First M. e.
church will serve an oyster supper in
the church parlors this evening, from
6 to 8 o'clock. A pleasant time is as
sured those who attend.
Mrs. Marie Petro has gone to Mil
waukee, and expects to remain in that
city for the remainder of the winter,
the guest of her daughter, Mrs Will
liam Van Emeren
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
DON'T SCOLD FRETFUL CHILDREN

That nervousness, fretting and rest
Iessness is no doubt caused by worms
or constipation. Instead Of whipping
or scolding. give your child a treat
ment of Kickapoo Worm Killer Nice
candy corrections that kill the worms
and are laxative enough to move the
bowels and expel not only the worms
out accumulated poisons. These
poisons and worms bring on fever,
makes children nervous and irritable,
reduce their vitality and make them
victims of sickness Get a box of
Kickapoo Worm Killer to-day at your
Druggist, only 25c-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Enterprise Enterprising.

The Palmyra Enterprise came to the
Leader office last week with a two
page supplement, and a total Of six
teen columns of new ads announcing
January sales of local merchants, be-
sides 3 few write-ups. The ads were
set in tasty and artistic manner and
should attract trade to the purchasers
of space in that paper.
The Enterprise is always a newsy
paper, emitting nothing of local char
acter worthy of mention, and Miss
Dow, the editor, is to be congratulated.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Important Ruling.

The fourth assistant postmaster gen
eral has made new ruling provid-
ing that every person on rural route
shall have his name printed in a leg
ible manner on his mail box and shall
also have the number of the box which
will be given him by the rural carrier
on the mail box If the instructions
are not followed a second request will
be made; if this is not needed the car
riers will be instructed to discontinue
delivery of mail and the patron will
have to get mail at the postoffice.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
SPEND THE WINTER IN CALIFOR.
MA OR FLORIDA.

Florida and California offer wonder
full attractions for winter tourists !:
surf bathing, golfing, yachting, deep
sea fishing, motoring, tennis and other
outdoor sports can be enjoyed amid
ideal surroundings. Escape the long
winter months.
Secure 'The Best Of Everything
enroute by having your ticket read
via the Chicago & North Western Ry.
Round trip Winter Tourist tickets
on sale daily
Full particulars on application to
G. P. Booth, ticket agent Chicago &
North Western Railway Telephone
Blk 23-2t
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
SCIATICA'S PIERCING PAIN.

To kill the nerve pains of Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan's
Liniment. 1t penetrates to the seat
of pain and brings ease as soon as it
is applied. A great comfort too with
Sloan's is that no rubbing is required.
Sloan's Liniment is invaluable for
stopping muscular or nerve pain OF
any kind. Try it at once if you suffer
with Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore
Throat, Pain in Chest, Sprains,
Bruises, etc. 1t is excellent for Neu-
ralgia and Headache. Csc at all Drug
gists. ADV
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
New Grand Stand.

At the annual meeting of the Dodge
County Fair association held at Bea-
yer Dam last week, it was decided to
enlarge the grand stand by the adj
dition Of 100 feet at the west end
Suitable aisles in the entire grand
stand will be provided so as to OBJ
viate the necessity of disturbing spec
tators who are seated in the lower
rows by those who desire to go higher
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
Tomorrow

Tomorrow Mr. G. Hog, according to
tradition, will come out in search of
or not see the shadow rests the fate
of weather conditions some weeks to
come.
What, may we ask, can be hoped for
in countries where there are no
ground hogs?
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
LIVEN UP YOUR TORPID LIVER.

To keep your liver active use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good digestion, relieve constipation,
and tone up the whole system-keep
your eye clear and your skin fresh
and healthy looking. Only 25c at your
druggist.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
30 Day Sale On Fancy Goods.

Mercerized Crochet Cotton, White
and Ecru, at SC a ball. Stamped Pill
low Tops and Table Scarfs at 35c.
Linen Drawn Work, Scarfs and
Squares, at Csc, SOC and up to $3.50.
Embroidered Laundry Bags and Table
ScarfS, at Csc All Embroidered Sofa
Pillows at half price. Also a great re-
ductlOn on millinery.
23-2t MISS M ROLLER.