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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
FORMAL OPENING OF
 w. c. T. U. QUARTERS
Cordial Invitation to All Persons In terested to Attend Is Extended
 by Officials

Many notable women will be in the receiving line today at the formal open ing of the state and local headquarters of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, to be held from Il to 4 o'clock The headquarters are located next to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power ccmpanys building, on Twenty-first street, and occupy the entire second floor of the Jefferson County Building and Loan association building. The rooms include an auditorium, secretarys office, rest room dining room, kitchen and lavatory all elegantly fitted up and equipped.
 The reception today will be entirely informal and all persons interested are cordially invited to attend and view the new quarters.
 Tomorrow the tea rooms at the head quarters will be opened for the use of the business women east of Twentieth street. Every convenience is provided for them during the lunch hour and all are most cordially invited to make use of these elegant rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
ROUTINE MEETING
 OF COMMISSIONERS
In Attitude of "Watchful Waiting Pending Hearing Friday on Liquor
 Inspection Ordinance

Matters of only routine importance are slated for the commission meeting this afternoon.
 The commissioners, pending the outcome of the test case on the liquor inspection law, which comes up Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the city court before Judge Sharpe, are in the attitude of 'watchful waiting" and will not transact any busi- ness other than street improvement ordi- nanees and matters pertaining to the rou- tine duties of the municipal government.
 In regard to the Roden hotel steel frame, which was suggested for possi ble city hall and civic auditorium, the city ommissioners have now completely changed their attitude. Upon receiving the news that one of the heirs of the eoden estate was under the impression that the city authorities could not get along without the site and steel frame at Seventeenth street and Fifth avenue, north, they smiled grimly and averred that the present city hall was still a fairly comfortable place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
BOOKS ON SCHOOLS
Publications of Cleveland Education
 Survey at Public Library

The Birmingham public library is re- eeiving all the publications of the Cleve- land Education Survey as issued. They are said to be splendid little books for anyone interested in the administration of schools.
 The volumes already received are: "Ei- tional Extension, What the Schools Teach and Might Teach,% Child Ac- counting in the Public Schools" Schools and Classes for Exceptional Children. " "Education Through Recreation.' "Oyer- crowded Schools and the Platoon Plan, Department Store Occupations" Meas uring the Work of the Public Schools, 2 Health Work in the Public Schools. '' and School Buildings and Equipment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
REV. FATHER DUS
 DIES AT HOSPITAL
Bishop Allen and Local Clergy Will Officiate at the Funeral
 Obsequies

The Rev. Otto J, Dus, pastor of St Catherines church, Pratt City, died yes terday morning at St. Vincent's hospital following an illness of several months duration.
 In the death of Father Dus, not only his congregation but the diocese of Mo- bile, has suffered a distinct loss. Dur ing his pastorate of St. Catherine's church he had endeared himself both tc his people and to the community at large
 His kindly administrations will be sorely missed, as well as his tender sym pathy with the poor and distressed of all classes and ereeds.
 Father Dus was ready all times to re- spond to the call of the needy and his many acts of kindness will long be re- membered by the people with whom he lived and labored.
 The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at St Catherine's church at 9:90 o'clock. The Rt. Rev. Ed ward F. Allen, bishop of Mobile, vii celebrate a solemn pontifical requiem mass, assisted by the local clergy.
 Father Dus was born in St. Gall, Swift E6fldHQ. I1O I1due HIS pIGPdIdlOIy SluQ' ies at the famous Abbey of St Mary's of Einsedeln, and while still in his teens he came to America and finished his classical studies at the St. Meinrad' abbey. He then entered the Sulpiciar seminary at Baltimore, Md. where he made his philosophical and theological studies.
 In 1889 he was adopted by the late Bishop O'Sullivan for the diocese of Mo- bile.
 He was ordained in the cathedral oi Baltimore by his eminence, Cardinal Gib- bons, January 29, 1892.
 His first appointment was as assistant at the cathedral, Mobile, where he re- mained until January, 1894, with the ex- ception of three months, which he spent at St Mary's as acting pastor
 In January, 1894, he was appointed pas tor of St. Patrick church, Apalachicola Fla, in succession to the late Matthew Gardiner. He continued in this distant mission until June. 1914, when he was forced by i'll health to resign.
 He then went to Elmhurst, Brooklyn and remained several months with Very Rev. Dr. William O'Hara, who also ded last week in Brooklyn.
 In November, 1914, he was appointed successor to the Rev. Henry O'Grady as pastor of Pratt City. who resigned or account of his health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
DRAPER LECTURES ON
 SUCCESS IN COOKING
Domestic Science Expert Gives Daily Demonstrations at B. R., L. &
 ?. Co.'S Building

That the ladies of Birmingham intend to take full advantage of the opportunity offered them in the lectures of Charles Edward Draper, domestic science expert is indicated by the attendance of a large crowd at the opening lecture Monday afternoon.
 MT. Draper has devoted a greater por- tion of his life to the study of domestic science, and what he says about cooking and hcw to do it economically is well worth hearing.
 MT. Draper will lecture daily at the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company building from to D. m, and every morning this week he will give in- dividual instruction to all those inter- ested.
 On the subject of "The Secret of Sue cess in Cooking," MT. Draper had the fol- lowing to say:
 Although we have been living in the twentieth century now for about 15 years there seem to be a good many people who haven't awakened to that fact. At any rate, I still meet a good many peo- pie who are using last century methods in their kitchens
 "All standards have been changing and cooking is no exception to the general trend Like mother used to make is no longer an especially good recommends tion for pie or cake Modern tools en- able the bride of today to be a better cook than her grandmother from the very start.
 What I want to impress upon you good people is the fact that the right range is just as important as the right recipe-that more food is spoiled in the baking than in the making
 And that is the secret, and it isn't secret after all-just plain common sense. Cook with gas-the cleanly con- venient, economical way-and you'l be a good cook, and a happy one too."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29

| The first man in Jefferson county to qualify as candidate was Edward Pa l tillo. who is asking the people of the county to make him coroner, and MT. Patillo says he is sure of getting that 1 for which he asks. He is depending upon the vote of the young men of the
 county, and upon their influence. and says that he has received assurances from hundreds, of young men that are sufficient to make him believe that he will lead the ticket against r other can didates for coroner.
 Mir. Patillo also is known as the first citizen of the county to question the con- stitutionality of the law passed by the recent legislature restricting the coroner's s office to a practicing physician. He had been grooming himself for the office of coroner for two years and the action of the legislature threatened to prevent his making the race, until a suit de- clared the law invalid.
 MT, Patillo has been more or less in the political life of Jefferson county for some years, and he has never before asked the people for an office. He has been an ardent party worker, and has spent much time in the interest of party candidates in the past
 T believe that now Is the time to ask for. a reward, said MT. Patillo. T am conversant with the duties of the coroner, and am capable of performing them The people of Jefferson county, am sure, will support me in my candi- dacy. I am counting upon the young men of the county for my main support. am known to hundreds of them, and have been assured of their support.
 The law restricting the office of cor oner to physicians only has been declared unconstitutional, and I am in the race to win. There are physicians in the race and they will have the support of the physicians of the county. Older men than myself will get a portion of the vote of the older men of the county. Among the laymen who are candidates, I believe am the youngest, and I am counting upon the young men of the county to give me the office.
 Tt is the young voters of Jefferson county who are the powers today, and their vote will decide the winner I be- lieye will get it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29

The reunion committees are now ac- lively at work and Chairman F. M. Jackson and his co-workers will open headquarters within the next few days. The offices of the reunion committees will be located on the second floor of the Chamber Of Commerce, so as to be in elcse touch with the general offices of the chamber.
 Several committee meetings are now be- ing held daily and the work is progress ing rapidly The automobile and horse committee, of which Hubert Drennen is chairman, meets this morning at the chamber at 10 o'clock. The housing com mittee will meet at the chamber at 8 o'clock this afternoon. F. w. Dixon is chairman of this committee. The decor ating committee, of which George Me Cleery is chairman, meets at the cham Der at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
 meeting of the hotel committee was held yesterday morning and the matter of providing hotel accommodations and looking into the restaurant and cafe facil-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
WHOLESALE ARRESTS FOR VIOLA LATION OF
 SUNDAY BLUE LAWS
Sheriff Batson's Forces Spread Dragnet and Cap ture 137 Alleged
 Violat0rs

For violating the Sunday law 137 arrests were made by deputy sheriffs Sunday. Deputies were busy most all day Sunday making arrests of the violators of the Sunday law in Birmingham, most of the arrests being made in the downtown dis trict. According to officers, many of the arrests were made of persons who were arrested Sunday before last, including cigar and tobacco, soda water and fruit stands.
 The warrants were sworn out before Judge H. B. Abernethy in the municipal court. The arrests for the last two Sun days are said to be the result of a complaint of the Retail Merchants asso- citation that places. of business were be- ing kept open on Sundays in violation of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
.Juries Organized

Monday morning was spent m the or ganization of the juries in. the criminal court, and only two cases came up dur ing the day. Jesse F. Shipman was on trial before Judge w. E. Fort in the sec ond division of the criminal court on 8 charge of embedding funds from the Strickland-Greene Furniture company.
 Louis Mexrano is on trial before Judge A. H. Aston in the first division of the criminal court. charged with buying and receiving stolen property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
ESTES MAY GET IN
 RACE FOR CONGRESS
COnfers With Friends Who Are Said to Have Urged Him to Get
 Into Contest

It became known yesterday that George H. Estes may enter the race for Con- gress from the Ninth district.
 While MT. Estes has not vet reached decision he conferred during the day with number of his friends, all of whom are said to have urged him to enter. For several days past friends of MT, Estes have insisted that he was the proper man to represent the district in Congress.
 MT. Estes has been prominent in city and county politics for a number of years. For several terms he was a mem Der of the board of aldermen and later served as a member of the county jury commission. He has been aligned with the prohibition forces and has been ac- tive in his opposition to Senator Under wood, being one of the 15 signers of the attack made on the Alabama senator last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
New Incorporations

Papers for the incorporation of the Northside Tire company were filed in the probate office yesterday, the stock holders being John F. Abbott, 101 shares; John C. Rowlett, 49 shares, and Allen D. Abbott, 50 shares. Capital stock, $2000
 The officers are: John F. Abbott, pres ident; Allen D. Abbot, vice president and John c. Rowlett, secretary and treasurer.
 The Citizens Loan and Savings com pany filed papers in the probate court Monday showing an increase of $24S.000 in stock, same to be divided into 3307 shares
 and sold at $25 per share The Increase was voted at a meeting of the stock holders in the company's office Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
FINDER WILL BE
 ELECTED TONIGHT
Will Succeed J. D. Rosenberger as President of Board of Trade at
 Annual Meeting

James H. Finder will be elected presi. dent of the Board of Trade at the annual meeting and smoker tonight which will be held at o'clock at the Chamber oi Commerce.
 Mir Finder was named for the presi- dency of the board sometime ago wher the report of the nominating committed was made, and his election will take place without opposition. J. D. Rosen- berger is the retiring president
 The past year has beeen one of the most successful in the history of the or ganization, and the outlook for the flu ture of the board is extremely encour- aging to the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
QUOTING DIR. VIM. S. SADLER ON aCOUGHS THAT FOLLOW LAGRIPPE'

"Coughing frequently follows attacks of the grippe and if it is long per- sistent, it becomes $ serious symtom indicating general debility" Foley's Honey and Tar is the standard family medicine for lagrippe and bronchial coughs, spasmodic croup, tickling throat. hoarseness, nervous hacking, and other results of inflamed mucous lining of the throat. It is a perfect demulcent. allaying Inflammation, soothing and healing. It is the ideal expectorant rais- ing phlegm freely and without racking, exhausting coughing. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinees at 2:3O p, m.; evenings at 7:so and 3.
 strand-"The Blacklist with Miss Blanche Sweet
 A!cazar-'The Pool of Flame, with Miss Lois Wilson.
 Princess-"The Strange Case of Mary Page" with Henry B. Walthan.
 Trianon-" Kennedy Square," with An tonic Moreno.
 odeon Two-"A Modern Paul" with Melvin Mayo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
Dr. Seay Retires

pr. s. C. seay of Pratt nounced yesterday that he hs from the race for coroner. that the job at s1O0 a mont. appeal to him. and that his I from the race was due to the he believes the new law prl salary of $3000 a year will good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
MASONIC NOTICE

Special communication of Omon lodge No. 46O, 4. r. aSA A at o'clock Tuesday, FebruarS ture by Dr. B. c. Ehrenieich of Mont gOmery. All Entered Apprentices, Fei- low Crafts and Master Masoms are cordially invited.
 T. A. LAPPAGE, w. M. J. $. White. Sec'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
THANKSGIVING.

The cornfields are ripe and the APP
pies are red,
Full are the barn and the bin;
The herds on the prairies number
less head,
The harvest is now gathered in.
The forest paid tribute, the shop and
Have gladdened the grateful heart;
The looms have been clacking, the
weaving is fine,
And voices are loud in the mart.
The children are laughing and run
ming to school,
Everywhere is the Spirit call,
Fair Science is straining to widen
her rule,
The earth, sea, and air to en-
thrall.
A moment of silence-a rapturous
Let's give our thanksgiving 20
God,
For all these good gifts of his boun-
teous will
Are poured on Americas sod.
The people in answer responsive
arise,
Each heart is now turned to a
shrine;
The old hymns would sing them
selves out to the skies
And lips to the old prayers incline.
But the old songs fall short; tongues
falter and halt,
The music is just off the key.
The harvest is wondrous, so where is
the fault
What lacks in our jubilee?
Then the soul breaks forth of that
worshiping host
In TIE Deum that shall not cease,
I'VE thank thee, Lord, for the har-
vests rich, but most
For our harvest of peace"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
Death of Mrs. VIM. Griffin.

The remains of Mrs. VIM. Griffin,
who passed away Friday at Ayrshire,
Iowa, were brought to DEBORAH Sat
urday night and taken out to Dor
chester, her former home, by Willis
& Ness in their auto ambulance. The
deceased located in Allamakee coun-
ty 60 years ago last April with her
husband. He passed away Is years
ago. For the past six years the de-
ceased made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Dan O'Brien at Ayr
shire. She was in her S7th year. She
is survived by her daughter and two
sons, John of Dorchester and William
of New Albin. The funeral was held
Tuesday from the Catholic church in
Dorchester, Rev. Father Quirrien, Of
floating and interment was in st.
Mary's cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
1.-THE Bohemian Girl"

'The Bohemian Girl appeared at
I've Grand last Saturday in a matinee
and evening performance. The COM
.pany appearing here this time was
not as strong as on the previous visit
of this opera here about four years
ago. The part of Airline, the Bohe-
milan Girl, was very highly taken By
Miss Jeanette Wells She is an excel
lent singer, and has a fine appear
ance. Four years ago the company
carried two horses with them. This
year the horses were absent, but a
pig, goose and a CHICKEN We're in the
cast, appearing IN the gypsy camp
scene. AT present prices" it must
cost something TO carry them. The
Grand was packed for the evening
performance and the matinee drew q
fair sized crowd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29

Public School Children Made a Great
Hit With Operetta.

Last evening at the Star Theatre
the operetta ION Plymouth Rock"
was presented by about eighty-fye
Toys and girls of the seventh AMI
eighth grades of the DEBORAH Public
Schools. 1t is a Thanksgiving piece
and brought the fact home to the
large audience that turkey day is near
at hand. All Of the chorus and prin .
cipals were costumed as Indians or
Puritans, making very attractive
stage appearance. Every member
took his or her part perfectly and the
performance from start to finish NOV
ed along smoothly and without a
hitch. Much credit is due Supt.
Fleming, Miss Treat and others who
were instrumental in the producing
of the operetta.
The second part of the program
consisted of a six part Feature Pic
ture, THE Beloved Vagabond'' and
in as much as every scene was hand
colored it made beautiful as we'll as
interesting presentation of we'll
known story.
Taken all in all it was certainly a
very fine evenings entertainment
and it was the wonder of all present
how it could be done for the very
small price of admission charged.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
BIG TIME AT BLUFFTON.
St. Bridget's Church Festival Cleared
Nearly $500.

A big crowd was in attendance yes
terday afternoon and evening at the
festival given by the ladies of St.
Bridget's Catholic church in Bluffton.
A big supper, which was as fine as
any one would wish to sit down to,
was served from $3.50 on, and a big
crowd partook of the good things to
eat. A dance was held in the evening,
which was much enjoyed. Between
.$275 and $500 was taken in which
certainly speaks we'll for those who
had charge of the festival. The fol-
lowing donations were given by De-
corah merchants, and the articles
were disposed of:
/, DEBORAH Furniture Store, daven-
port; Mott & Co.. bed set; F. A. Ger
mann, suit case; Ben Bear, merchan-
disc; Jno. G. ,Sehimming, box cigars !;
NJ. j.. Soukup, berry dish; l.. r. Nor
rison, mirror; Emil Rosenthal, 10
pounds coffee; Graham's, cash $1.O0;
II. Fl. B. Portman, cash $780,: ]. L.
} smre, shoes; N. r.. Croft G Son,
plush robe; c. J. Weiser, cash $40;
Hutchinson G. Co., water set and
plate. re-" f'- @--@ /" 'S'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
Col. Sellman Had Hard Trip.

Col. Sellman, Decorah's well
known auctioneer, started out yester-
day, shortly before dinner to get to
the Chas Amundson auction sale
which he was to cry at one o'clock
He made good start, but had hard
time getting through, and never
reached the farm until three o'clock
He jumped out Of the car and started
the sale Immediately, and despite the
late hour, it was succea,. The
Colonel didn't have anything to eat
either from early in the morning un-
til he arrived home about eight o.
clock in the evening. But at that, he
is out today, crying sale at the Mrs.
Edwin Hover farm near Locust. The
Colonel never neglects sale, for any
reason, and he is a cracker jack auc-
toneer. -.,- %
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
Court Adjourns Today.

Judge Hobson win adjourn the
Novemberterm Of court today. It has
Fbeen a busy term and a large amount
business, has been taken care Of.
The Hovden VS.. Sheggrude case was
decided last week in favor of the de-
PENDANT
In the case Of Hannah Reicks VS..
Mary Kruse, the jury returned yer
dict in favor of the plaintiff in the
sum of $1,000.
The case of VIM. Seegmiller vs.
John j. Seegmiller, being a suit over
a note, has been on this week, and
will go to the jury today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
DecOrahians Married at New

Last Saturday Mr.. Dana Brother
and Miss Grace Anderson went to
New Hampton and were united in
marriage there that evening, at the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. Cook.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Anderson, who reside on a
farm just west of the city, and is
a fine young lady, who has host of
friends. The husband of her choice
is the eldest son of Mrs. VIM. Tobia-
son, of this city. For several years
PAST he has been employed at the De-
corah Poster. He is an excellent
young man in every respect. We I'M
derstand Mr.. and Mrs. Brother will
live at Waterloo. Their DEBORAH
friends extend congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
Many Friends Attended Funeral.

The funeral of Erick Anderson
held last Thursday afternoon at the
Congregational church was very
large one, many friends coming from
a distance to attend. The church was
packed and Rev. Willett preached a
very eloquent sermon over the de-
ceased. u
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
Thanksgiving Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and Of
course if you feel that you have
something to give thanks for, don't
fail to do so. At any rate most of us
are thankful to be alive, but with
turkey, the festive day dish, and
few other delicacies so sky high in
price, most cooks have been wonder
ing lust what to get," to make all
the diners happy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
Passed Away i'm Des MOines.

Mrs. S. p. Barr, a sister of Mrs 3.
II. Adams of DEBORAH, passed away
Sunday at her home in Des Moines,
after an illness extending over eight
weeks. The deceased was well known
here, and had many friends, and all
extend most sincere sympathy to the
bereaved relatives. We will have a
more extended obituary notice for
our next issue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-11-29
Shot Through Hand.

Carl Ringdahl, SON of Mr. and Mrs.
Ed. Ringdahl, accidentally shot him
self in the left hand with a 80 revolt
yer yesterday, out on the Opdahl
farm north of DEBORAH. The revolver
didn't work and Carl was trying to
fix the trigger when 1t snapped, with
the above result. DR.. Dahl attended
him.