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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
ATTEMPTED suIciDE
BY DRINKING POISON
Mrs. Rose Chavis. Proprietor of /;
second Hand Store in Meriden.

bferiden, Conn.,. Jan. 12.--Mrs. Rose
Cravis, proprietor Of a second hand
furniture store on Veteran street. at
tempted suicide this afternoon by
drinking poison. She was visiting at
the home OF a friend and stated she
wastired. They allowed her to lie
down and shortly after found her in
a dying condition. She was removed
to q hospital and little, hope is held
out for her recovery. Insanity is given
as the reason for her act.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
Rsun;en Of Yale ,ee.

John i. CoF1sery has received the
house party OF the Yale class 81 1856,
OF which he was one OF the $50 Nom.
bera. The invitation sets the date
from June II to June 70, with the rA-
union dinner at the Hotel Taft on the
evening ef June 20th,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

HAFtFeFa+-A eeiieetieR of % Haiala=
TIRES 81 Miss Margaret Foetes Hawley
Of BeHtsa is On eFilihitiaa at the 6Haii
ERijeF# OF the aeheel of the Hartford
Art seeietF on Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

eullferde There will be service In
Christ eiaNfeh Sunday at 1915, Rev
Reginald r. Parker viii preach, SUB
iae#, IehH Baptist His Message and
Its MeA1alHg,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
Ner.h Main strsse Llesn.s.

The license granted on Wednesday
by the county commissioners to Henry
&iiard was tor q saloon 1T 30 North
Main utteet not West Main street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

JanuaTyss Large Mortality heeoFa.
In the thirteen days oE January 30
fa7 there have been SO deaths In the
town ef NeFWseh OF which Is were
from grip and pneumonia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

SayhFeeks-Adcnday, Jan. 8, william
r. Bushnell commenced him R1gt year
as town clerk Of Old SaypFeok,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
Is Going Far.

Even so peaceful a man as Mr.. Ford
might be tempted to feel lighting
mad about the jump in the price Of
asoline.-Washingto Star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

New Britain. Commander r. v.
Streeter of Stanley post, G. A. R., be-
gan his fourth term Wednesday night
as the head of the local G. A r. body.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

Mrs. B. p. Bishop entertains infor-
mally this afternoon for her daughter,
Mrs. Edward Rose, of Elmira, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
Incidents In Society

The Sewing club met Monday after
noon with Miss Edith Young Of Hunt
ington place.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

Mrs. Leonard o. Smith gave a de-
lightful card party at Oldelms We'd
nesday afternoon. There were eight
tables. The beautiful prizes were won
by Miss Caruthers, Mrs William A.
Norton. Miss Louise B. Mech and
Miss Alice Dyer. About thirty others
came in for tea, which was served in
the dining room, where Mrs. w. Tyler
Oleott and Miss Jane Bill poured.
Mrs, Ralph Melcer, Miss Richards. Miss
Aiken and Miss Louise c. Howe as
sisted in serving refreshments.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

Mrs. Charles D. Greenman has Is
sued Invitations for a tea for Saturday
afternoon, Jan. 18th, at her home or
Laurel Hill avenue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

WHEN you WANT TO put your bus
mess before the public. there IL No
N edium better tnan through the a.
vertisins columns OK The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

Because the 1915 legislature decided
not to make any appropriations for the
next two fiscal years for the con-
struction of new state highways, there
will be no new roads this year, but
the automobile receipts. ETC., are de-
voted to keeping Connecticut's trunk
line highways splendidly maintained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
.SUDCOMM|TTEES
 FOR VETS REUNION |. 10 PERFECT DETAILS
Conference. to Be Held This Week to Arrange Plans for Big Confederate
 Veterans Reunion

During the coming week the last of the subcommittees which will have charge of the Confederate Veterans reunion of arranging for the big meeting will be pushed with the greatest vigor. F. M. Jackson of the finance committee, who has been absent from the city for the past week, announced last night that he had arranged a conference with President Bush of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss preliminary plans, after which his committee would be called together and the work of raising the necessary funds begun.
 Crawford Johnston, who is chairman of the executive committee, has already named a number of subcommittee which are already at work on their part of the arrangements, and he announced yester- day that he had practically completed the lists of. all the other committees. He is merely waiting to ascertain from the
 chairman of the various committees whether they will be able to accept be- fore giving out the complete lists. Presi- dent Bush General Secretary Radcliffe and the other officers of the chamber are giving a considerable part of their time
 to the preliminary arrangements for the reunion, and they are planning to de-
 vote an even greater part of their time to this work as the reunion draws
 nearer
 President Bush yesterday announced the appointment of a committee of wom-
 en, officers and members of the United
 Daughters of the Confectionery, who will be in, charge of the entertainment for the Daughters and the Confederate Me morial association. Mrs. R. H. Pearson Is chairman of the committee, which con sists of a representative of each of the eight chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Birmingham, tht three state officers who reside here ant former state president The members of the committee ar: w. L. Yancey chapter, Mrs. R. H. Pearson; Pelham chapter Mrs. s. H. Gardner; Pettus Roden chapter, Mrs. c. H. Smith; Wilcox chapter, Mrs. J. E. Hewlett; R. D Jackson chapter, Woodlawn, Mrs H. B McLaurine; Avondale chapter, Mrs. H l.. Martin; Alexander Stephens chapter East Lake Mrs, T. F. Bondurant; Stone. wall chapter Ensley, Mrs. D. NJ. Lewis The state officers named on the com mittee are Mrs. J. Asa Rountree Mrs Charles Sharpe and Mrs. l.. S. Fandley
 and the former state president, Mrs Chappell Cory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Work to Commence

Work on the new building for Col- lins & Co., wholesale grocers, will be- gin the latter part of this week. The contract has been let to the Carroll Blake Construction company. and tho structure will cost $40,000 It will be located on the corner of First avenue and Twenty first street. fronting 5d feet on the avenue and running back 156 feet on the street
 It will be built of concrete. will be four stories high, and will have two elevators. It will be thoroughly modern and will be one of the best appointed wholesale buildings in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

The construction of the Birmingham Free Dispensary building is to begin within the next two or three days, possibly tomorrow. An announcement to this effect was made yesterday by Harry B. Wheelock, architect of the building. The structure is to be To- cated on Avenue F between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, and adjoins the Graduate School of Medicine of the Uni- versity of Alabama and the Hillman hospital. 1t will have frontage of 50 feet on Avenue and will be 100 feet deep.
 The building is to be constructed of red pressed brick with stone trimmings, and will conform in general design with the medical school and the hos pital. It will cost $35, ,O00, will be three stories high and will be built by Evans Brothers Construction company. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
BUSINESS COUNCIL
 MEETS THURSDAY
New Branch of Chamber of Commerce Will Perfect Formal Organiza-
 ton at That Time

The organization of the business coun- ell of the Chamber of Commerce will be perfected at smoker to be held at the chamber Thursday evening at o'clock. There are about 140 members of the gem eral council representing 10 divisions, which have been in process of organiza- ton for the past several weeks. Presi- dent Bush will preside at the meeting.
 The business council is provided for under the new constitution and bylaws of the chamber adopted at the annual meeting in January. It is expected that the perfection of this organization will result in bringing the chamber into close touch with its members, and in making the organization valuable to every differ ent line of business or profession repre- sented in it's membership.
 At the smoker Thursday night the work which is proposed for the council will be outlined and plans for its future useful ness formulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
SEWANEE. ALUMNI ID ATTEND MEETING
 AT CHATTANOOGA
Local Chapter to Be Well Represented at Meeting. Bishop Knight Will
 Preach at the Advent

: A strong delegation of Birming gham men will attend the meeting in Chat tanooga Tuesday, called for the pur- pose of paying off the deficit of Se-
 vance university, amounting to $3O0,-
 900. The meeting will be attended by practically all the bishops of the Epis- copal church, by representatives from
 each of the 21 southern dioceses of the
 church, and by leading Sewanee alumni
 from over the country.
 Among the Birmingham men who will
 go to the meeting are H. G. Seibels,
 Robert Jemison, Jr., Edmund c. Armes.
 Herbert E. Smith, Carl D. Coker. Alvin
 Brown, Rev. w. s. Poyner. Rev. M. s.
 ert Jemison, Sr., V. J. Nesbit, Sorsby
 Jemison, Rev. w. N. Claybrook. The
 Birmingham party will leave here Tues
 day morning at 6:30 o'clock over the
 Alabama Great Soutern and will re-
 turn the same night at 1925 o'clock.
 It is expected that in addition to these
 who have already agreed to make the trip there will be a number of other prominent Sewanee alumni as well as Episopalians. All who can make the trip are requested to notify Edmund C. Armes a once so that arrange ments can be made
 Local Sewanee men say that the work of the institution is being hampered by the deficit of s300,000 and it is pro posed to wipe it out without any de- | lay The meeting will be attended Tues day by representatives of several of te large educational foundations and it is understood tat if ste deficit Is paid Sewanee Is to receive some very large donations from these sources.
 Bishop A. w. Knight, vice chancellor | of Sewanee university, formerly of Cuba, will deliver an address at the 1 Church of the Advent Sunday morning
 February 27, at Il o'clock. Sewanee 1 university and it's work will be the principal theme upon which the bishop
 will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Booth Still at Large


 Rayfield Booth, the negro who wa arrested Wednesday morning by De- tectives Goldstein and Brown on 8 charge of burglary and grand larceny and later sneaked out of the detective department, used an elevator, bicycle Ford automobile, motorcycle and his fast feet to make his escape into some thick woods in North Birmingham, has not been captured yet.
 Detective Macke said last night: "The last time Booth was seen he was hunt inS for an aeroplane, as an aeroplane is not so easy to get mixed up between 8 funeral and the curb as Ford auto mobile is. When the negro has found the aeroplane the next thing he will try will be submarine. But after all of his motor riding we expect to give him one more motor ride in the police patrol in the next few days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

to be owned by the University of Ala bama and will be operated in connec- ton with the graduate school of med icine of the university. Citizens of Bir- rningham, in a campaign some months ago, subscribed $5O000 for the build ing, of which nearly $30,000 has all ready been paid in.
 The first floor of the building will be occupied in the front by the ad- ministration offices and waiting rooms for men, women and colored people. In the rear of this floor will be the genito- urinary and the paediatrics de- partments
 The departments of medicine, eye, ear, nose and throat dermitology, ob- stetrics and surgery will take up the second floor. For the present, the third floor will remain unfurnished, being held in reserve to meet the needs un- der future conditions of growth of the work.
 pr. George H. Denny, president of the University of Alabama, who in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

augurated the movement which result eG in the construction of the free dis pensary here, has agreed on all the details and specifications of the plans for the building with Architect Wheel ock and the contractors. The contract is in his hands now and will probably be returned with his signature tomor- row. Work will then be started at once.
 The Birmingham Free Dispensary will be under the general charge of President Denny and the trustees of the university Dr. H. s. Ward is chair man of the local committee of physi- clans and surgeons which will conduct the dispensary. It is to be operated in connection with the Graduate School of Medicine of the University of Ala bama, of which pr. L. c. Morris is dean. This institution is affiliated with the Hillman hospital and has cer- tain privileges which are guaranteed to the university by the hospital au- thorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Clark Is Promoted

The appointment of Norris G. Clark as superintendent of service at the Tut wiler has been announced by the manage already assumed shis duties, is being congratulated by his friends here in Bir- mingham as we'll as by the travelling public. to wl.om he is well known. He made his d,,put in the hotel world less than two years ago, when the Tutwiler was opened. beginning in the position of elevator boy In recognition. Of hls ser vices, and his attention to his duties, he has been rapidly promoted through the various positions leading up to that of su- perntendent of service.
 
 and is a member of the Alabama Bank ers' association and the American Bank CTS association. Otto Mooney. cashier of the Traders. National bank, was a moving spirit of the organization and became its first president. His term of office was not altogether bed of roses. as it is a hard thing at first to interest man who works all day to apply himself to task at night. Nevertheless, the chapter grew until today we have 90 members which includes MT. Guy and MT. Shaw of the First National bank of Jasper, Ala, who come all the way to Birmingham to at tend class sessions.
 ''The present officers of the chapter are w. D. Robertson, president; c. P. Hilty. vice president; J. A. Holcomb, secretary; w. w. Crawford, Jr., treasurer. MT M Fl. Sterne conducts the study class. This years work consisted of study in econ only, wealth. banking and the federal re- serve act Our aim in this thing is edu- cation by the use of which we hope to help Birmingham in it's upbuilding.
 'The fruits. of education are becoming apparent. Four of our active members are officials of our banks and one has gone to Kansas City to accept the cashier ship of the federal reserve bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
pr. shelburne at Y. M. c. A.

It is expected that a large crowd will be on hand at the Y. M c. A. this afternoon to hear Dr. James M. shelburne. pr. shelburne is the well known and able president of Howard college and a speaker of ability. His subject today will be. "The Example Method" The programme will include tenor solo by MT. Otis Taylor. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p. m.. and will be free to all men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Contract Let

The contract for the construction of a flour and feed store to be occupied by the PIosser- -Knecht Grocery com pany was let yesterday by Charles R. Plosser to the Inglenook Construction company. The building Is to be To- cated on Avenue A between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. Work is to be- gin tomorrow and the structure will cost $5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

Lawrence H. Pennington Is present exalted ruler of the Ensley lodge of Ell1s and a more popular officer never held down the chair, here or elsewhere. His sterling worth as citizen and his devotion to the principles of the order account for his popularity
 Larry, as he is familiarity known, is billed for a prominent part in the E1ks aninstrel entertainment, that will be Agiven this week at the Jefferson thea tre. He will present the latest dance craze, known as the Mobile fish -fIop,'' which is said to be scream Notwith- standing the fact that Larry's left foot is lazy and his right foot is crazy. he performs the difficult dance with elephantine grace and cow-like agility.
 He will also give his famous lecture, .'Why is a Lobster" in the original Yiddish at the Elks minstrel entertain ment that will be presented Wednes- day and Thursday at the Jefferson theatre for the benefit of the Confed- crate reunion fund and the charity fund of the lodge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
T0DAy'S EVENTS
atatement Decenaber s1. I01s
At the Photnnlav Honses

AI IHt I IIOLOpIdy LUustS strand-"New York" with Florence Reed.
 Trianon-"The Heart of the Blue Ridge" with Clara Kimbal Young. Odeon Two-"A Night at the Show" with Charlie Chaplin.
 Princess-General Film programme. Odeon One-"The Girl and the Game" Alcazar-"The sphinx with Herbert Kelcey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
v " Humphreys Seventy-seven For Colds, Influenza, (7 RIP

If your bones ache, chills run down your back, your eyes and nose water, if you are feverish. restless and irrit- able-you've got the Grip
 To get the best results, take "Sev- enty-seven" at the first chill or shiver.
 If you wait until you begin to cough and sneeze, have sore throat and in fluenza, it may take longer.
 25c and s1.oo. at all druggists or mailed.
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. 15d William Street. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Especially Impressed by the
 Short Route, Because of Fine Terminal Facilities Offered by River
STATEMENT URGES
 BOARD TO DO WORK
 ON RIVER ROUTES
The Chamber of Commerce Party Officials Inspect Both Terminals and Re port Their Findings

That the Warrior river at Locust Fork, better known as Nichols fshtrap. is suf- f1eiently wide to handle any amount of tonnage Birmingham could ship in the near future is the opinion of Maj. G. K. Little, government engineer, given news paper men yesterday afternoon at Tay- lor's Ferry as the inspection party from Birmingham was making preparations for the return trip
 Major Little spoke from the standpoint of river man, saying he knew nothing about the two proposed routes from Bir- mingham to the Warrior, and would not make statement in reference to them. He stated that the river at the Locust Fork point was almost as wide as Chi cago river, and that it was entirely pos sible for the large river craft to turn there. Vessels as long as 200 feet, he said, would find turning easy.
 Major Little said that the proposed ter minus of the Locust Fork route was 16O0 yards from the proposed site of a gov ernment lock, to be known as Lock IS, and that the government required clear ance of 1000 yards for its locks. The pro- POSou leIHlllluS dI LSOCuSl T olh WOulu give the clearance with 600 yards to spare. The government engineer stated that in his opinion, it would be far better for the county to make temporary arrangements at Locust Fork for hand ling the tonnage until the proposed Lock IS was constructed, and then build per- mancnt wharfing and docking facilities, just above the lock, as it would cost little to extend the road from the Locust Fork terminus to point some 2OO0 yards up the river, running the road along the bluff at this place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
COMMITTEE STATEMENT

Lie Olllcidl statement CT the conference of the committed, issued by Chairman Sibley, follows:
 Owing to the inability of J. w. Me- Queen and M P Worthington, memb CTS of the committee, and President Morris Bush of the Chamber of Commerce to accompany the party on the tour of in vestigation of the routes to the Warrior river, and the trip down the river in the government launch. it was not prac- tical to have a full meeting of the com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce on the Warrior highway but at an infor- nal conference, there being present Chair man John w. Sibley and Murray Brown Conrad H. Ohme and Erskine Ramsay all of whom were profoundly impressed with the wisdom and importance of hay ing made the tour of investigation, it was unanimously agreed:
 '1. That irrespective of the ultimate conclusion as to a route for the perma nent paved highway, and its most indis- pensable and important associate means of transportation, the municipally owned electric railway. the present splendid roads to Taylor's Ferry and the Short Creek extension should be cherted or macadamized to the river wherever, in the judgment of the board of revenue, 1t was necessary to make them satisfactory, as they would afford the quickest and least expensive Improvements to permit of an early and steady use of the river over both routes. until such time as the final plan can be worked out for the perma- nent construction before mentioned.
 That the board of revenue be request ed and urged. as soon as practicable, to put a construction crew on the work Of
 (Continued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER

"The Birmingham chapter had it's being Ave years ago. It is now incorporated under the iaws of the state of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
PROVES CAPITAL HOST

Other than this definite statement to the effect that the Locust Fork terminal had the advantage over that at Taylor's Ferry, Major Little would make no com ment. He proved capital host to the Birmingham party and words of praise for his courtesy were expressed by every member of it.
 Capt. H. c. Whiteman of New Orleans, who was with the Birmingham inspection party, was enthusiastic over the Locust Fork terminal, stating that the natural shelf at this point was an ideal loca- ton for docking facilities, and, as such, had a decided advantage over the Tay- ior's Ferry terminus. Captain Whiteman is a river man of many years experience. having been engaged in river transporta- tion for the greater part of his business life.
 The Chamber of Commerce party of in- spection was more than pleased with the trip, and Chairman John w. Sibley of the Chamber of Commerce committee issued statement last night, after a confer ence of the committee, held in an in formal manner. This statement points to the many advantages of both routes. and suggests to the board of revenue that it immediately begin active work on both the proposed routes, it being pointed out that cherting will suffice for the pres a0t
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-31

Teddy is the joy of a North Hill
neighborhood, not on account of his
ancestry, because Teddy is q dog OF
varied antecedents, but because he is
n of the best-natured and most high.
ly accomplished "purps' imaginable.
To be plain and frank, Teddy is q
mongrel, and this fact was conveyed
to n little boy who urged his father
to get him a dog just like him.
The little boy knew Teddy was a
mongrel, but his idea of what "mon.
grel' meant was surprising when re.
vealed to his father.
"What kind of a dog would you
like" the father questioned when he
finally consented to make the pur.
chase.
"Just like Teddy"
"But Teddy is a mongrel."
"Yes; that's what I want, too" said
the youngster, "a full-blooded mon,
grel."-Youngstown Telegram.