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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-04-21

There was no insurance-the pol
icy had ~lapsed-and the fire swep,
away all Of my fathers means and put
a burdensome mortgage on his farm,
two and a half miles in the country"
If there had been a navy of a re-
spectacle size In 1881 John Wingate
Weeks would now be a captain ILL
stead of a senator. Nor would he
ever have become a banker and thus
have set at naught all the traditions of
the Weeks family for s~elf-respecting.
capable and wholesome poverty.
And yet a psychological analysis OF
inherited traits might show that the
senator comes naturally by his talents
for public affairs and finance. Any
inquiry into his personality must in
clude the Wingates, the chief of whom,
John, an Englishman, emigrated to
New Hampshire in 1860.
The Weekses and the Wingates In
termarried during the second Ameri-
can generation-the Weekses to con-
tinue as farmers, with an excursion
into potato starch, as has been re-
corded, but the Wingates to become
soldiers, preachers and statesmen.
Paine Wingate, for example, the great
grandson of John, was a member of
the Continental congress and later a
senator from New Hampshire.
A Big Man Physically.
John Wingate Weeks of Massachu-
sets, in his name, therefore, goes back
to the middle of the seventeenth cen
fury. Perhaps his gifts are equally as
ancient. Wherever they originated,
he has made good use of them. He is
well-to-do-but has less money, per-
haps, than is often represented-and
Republicans in Massachusetts have no.
titled the country that he is their can
didate for president. II he Is nomi-
mated at Chicago in June, the main
reason will have been that he Is a
business man. His candidacy, then,
will be something entirely new in ma
tional politics.
In his measurements, Captain Weeks
is a large man. A reasonable guess
at his weight would be $50 pounds.
His stature, perhaps, is five feet and
eleven inches. His eyes are gray and
his manner is frank and hearty. While
at the naval academy he could slowly
raise a 112-pound dumbbell above his
head with his right hand. Then, kneel-
ing with one leg, he could slowly raise
an 87-pound dumbbell with his left
hand. More than that he could lower
his hands to his shoulders and slowly
and simultaneously put both dumb
bells above his head the second time.
A muscular youth, he was recon-
mended by his principal to the 'pru-
dental committee" that called at the
academy in Lancaster on a hunt of a
teacher for their district school. The
school was then closed-a group of
the large boys having carried the
teacher into the road, slammed him
down in the dirt and warned him
never to return
Lick 'em and lick 'em good" the
prudential committee said. We'll
back you up IL you do"
1.-THE third day, Captain Weeks
told me, "a big, red-faced boy took
his pen In hand and laboriously be-
gan to write a letter that is, he was
seemingly engaged in writing a let
ter; as a matter of fact, he was show
ing off before the school and expert
menting with the new teacher. When
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-04-21

WILDWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner Maple and Pacific
Rev. Irwin I'll. Fisher, pastor.
Morning, 1920 a. m., Sunday school
$50 p. m.; Evening, 7.30 p. M. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening, 7.3O. A
hearty welcome extended to visitors
supported by voluntary contributors
HOLLY BEACH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Corner Pacific and Burke avenue
Holly Beach.
Services every Sunday as usual while
the pastorate is vacant.
ST. stMEoN's-BY-THE-sEA PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. A. @. Bailey, BID, Rector
Corner Pacific and Maple aveL ues
Wildwood, N. j.
You will find a cordial welcome and
a thoroughly churchly service.
SERVICE LIsT-sUNDAYs
7.3O a. NJ, Holy Communion.
S.60 a. m., in summer children's
church.
1851 a. m., morning prayer or holy
communion as announced, with ser
mon.
100 p. M, in winter, church school.
7.oo P. M, evening prayer with SER
mon.
WORK DAYS-DAILY
7.3O a. M, holy communion, except
Thursday. Thursday 8 30 ann
SAINTS DAYS
Holy communion 7.30 and $50 a. M
Church open all day for private
prayer. The Rector stands ready to re-
spond to any call for his services, no
matter from whom the requests may
come; and no charge of any kind is ever
made for any service he may render.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY
TRINITY
Holy Trinity Chapel, cor Atlantic
and Poplar avenues.
Sunday-sehool lie a. %.
Morning Service, 1915.
Evening service 7.80 p. M.
Visitors Welcome
ST. AIMS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHI RCH
5t. AIMS Roman Catholic Church
corner Of Magnolia and Pacific ayes
lass on Sundays at 8 and 10 a. No.
Sunday school p. M. Evening ser
vice 7.30. Rev. Father Maroney, Rector
www
EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH (coIored)
Spencer avenue, West OF Railroad
Services Sunday morning at 10 80,
Sunday school 2.30, evening 7.8O.
Rev. A. R. Satterfield, DID. Pastor.
ANGEL VISIT BAPTIST CHURCH
(colored)
West end of Garfield avenue
Rev. M. D. Stamford, Pastor
PASTORS residence, Whitesboro, Cape
May County.
Preaching every Sunday morning at
II o'clock.
Sunday-school at 2.30Ip. M.
Evening service at s o'clock.
ASBURY A.M.E. CHURCH (cOlOred)
Holly Beach ave., corner Young
Sunday services (:
Preaching 1890 I'm. and 500 p "a.
Children's Service, 2.30 pm.
Christian endeavor, 7.30 p. M.
All welcome. Rev. CHM, Pastor
NORTH WILDWOOD SERVICES
A union Sunday-school held in the
North Wildwood fire house every Sun
day afternoon at 2.30. Everybody
welcome.
All interested in the study of the
Bible are invited to attend the Bible
Glass held every Sunday afternoon at
2.30 in the firehouse at North Wild
wood.
q q y
ANGLESEA M. E. CHURCH
Rev. ]. G. Edwards, D. D., pastor
Preaching every Sunday afternoon
three o'clock
Sunday school at two o'clock.
Epworth League Sunday evening
las o'clock.
All are welcome.
y
ANGLESEA BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Charles E. Thomas, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday morning at
11.O0, evening at s 90.
= a on
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-04-21
The FACTS!
Weeks Talks About Our Navy
and National Defense.

insists on Military, Commercial, Fin
ancIaI and Industrial Preparedness
Let Us Be Ready for Peace Al
Well az War.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-04-21
AMONG THE CHURCHES

SUNDAYS SERVICES AT THE
CHURCHES ALL OF WHICH
EXTEND A HEARTY VEL
COME TO VISITORS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
At the Lyric

Every act on the new bill which played
tt capacity houses Thanksgiving matinee
and night is one of the best of the season.
Kelly and Calvin carry away the honors.
These two men. one in an Italian charac-
ter part and the other working Straight
proved the brightest spot of the bill; they
were compelled to respond to several
encores at every performance. Both are
exceptionally clever. They sing a little,
but their comedy and the way they put
ii over made the hit with the big audi
ences.
Last night was a big football night
at the theatre and the theatre was packed
at both performances. The Alabama and
Georgia football elevens were there as
well as Governor Henderson and party.
The theatre was gaily decorated in col
lege colors.
The programme has many good fea-
lures. Herman Lieb and company in a
one-act playlet, Dope" were very good.
The act is novel as well as pointing a
truth The members of the company are
all capable, and the number is one OF
the bills features,
Bee Ho Gray and Ada Somerville in "A
Surprise from Oklahoma, scored a big
success in their work and their trained
horse was feature of the number. Gray
does some clever lassoing work and in
termingles pleasing comedy.
The bill opens with Valmont and
Reynen in a grand opera number and
both possess rich melodious voices. They
present the Angelus This act proved a
very pleasing feature of the entertain
ment Donnelly and Dorothy are clever
singers and dancers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Open Evenings Till 8:3O-2O17 1st Ave.

Our first announcement explained as
clearly as limited space would permit.
that we would celebrate our Thirty
Fourth Anniversary in the music BUSH
ness in Birmingham by inaugurating a
Special Cut Price Sale to close out our
large stock of 237 fine pianos during
the next two weeks
Having been established for thirty
four years is certainly the best evidence
of good and faithful service.
No other house in this broad land
carries such large stock of high-class
pianos. Some of the instruments we
are selling today are coming from the
same makers that we purchased from
thirty four years ago, which is ample
proof that the pianos we sell are not
only good pianos but the very best
that money and brains can produce.
The fact that we started out to sell
this large stock in 10 days, means there
line in Birmingham and surrounding
country during the next two weeks
Don't forget that this is probably the
largest stock OF me pianos pan nr ever f 1lr
many of them, and on easy terms OF
payment.
Highest Quality
We have uprights, baby grands and
player- pianos, either new or signify
used, in fancy woods, such as Mahog,
to sell at the lowest prices ever known
for pianos of highest well-known char-
acter--not an instrument resefVeu-all
must go at some price and on some
kind of terms.
Hest Upright Pianos.
Regular $3.50, $500. $3.50 to $500 ,pi-
amos of the very best styles an M makes ses
to close out now for $243, $267. S2SS
to s3l7 to 1857, cash, or SIS to $25 cash
and IS to $12 month. or other terms ,
to suit. Plenty of good, servlceable
pianos, either shopworn, been rented
short time or taken in trade for new
player pianos that were made TO sell
now for $137, $167 to $22S, cash, or
other terms to suit. Good, relia pie
people anywhere can buy one OF these
pianos at the low prices and easy terms
of paymentwithout any advance in
price. What we want to do is, sell the
stock. sell it now.
Many pianos and baby grand
pianos sold the world over for $500 to
$1,100 that can be bought now at the
greatest saving ever known, some of
them selling at 1917 to $3.50 on reason
able payments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
BATTERY c VERY
INSISTENT TO Be
GIVEN DISCHARGE
War Department Is Bonn
barded With Requests
From Friends of Bir-
mingham Boys

Washington, November 30.-(Special)
iof all military organizations on the Dor
der Battery c Of Birmingham is most
insistent that it be disbanded, accord
ing to information gathered at the war
department.
Alabama members of Congress have
burdened the department with the COM
plant of Battery c, but from indications
no discrimination in favor of the Bir-
mingham boys will be permitted Recent
letters submitted to the department in
behalf of the plea of Battery were
written by Walker Percy, Lee c. Bradley
| and Phares Coleman, all of Birmingham.
1t is said at the department that Cap
tain holland of the battery has represent
ed that it is the unanimous desire of
officers and men that they be permitted
to return home and resume their profess
sional duties 1t is said that the boys
have been greatly distressed as a result
Of financial stringency, that some of them
have been compelled to borrow money
with which to support their families, and
others, unable to meet payments. have
lost their homes.
! Nevertheless, the department will make
no exception in their cases. it is pointed
out that patriotism and love of country
! furnish the greater portion of the enter
| tainment. The voices of the entire cast
are good. The main feature of step
| Lively is the bright, dashing costumes
and the quick action of the show. There
| isn't a moment of drag throughout the
performance. Matinee tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Low Prices and Eeasy Terms

Never in the history of piano selling
have such low prices and easy terms
been made on reliable pianos. but we
have decided to clean house" from
top to bottom, therefore, if you need a
good iano now or expect to get one in
the next year or two, be YOU man or
woman. boy girl. put your hat on
and come straightway to our store and
tarry not on the way
That Talented Girl
We want out of-town people to in
vestigate these bargains. Such a
money saving opportunity has never
been offered to the public before, and
probably never will be again If you
do not feel able just now to get one
of the highest class pianos, we would
suggest that you get good used up-
right at $57, SOS, SIC to s137 for that
talented girl or boy, who needs it and
wants it, and let them have entertain
ment at home; then they will not stray
away and get into bad company Moth
musical homes are the happy homes.
See Us Right Away
If you will see us right away, you
can get good used organ from SO, 81,
III, VS. up to $27. for some of the very
We have a large stock of good sec
ond-hand upright pianos in good condi-
tlon, plenty good enough for beginners
IN music, that we will sell for $67, SIS
and W.. These are wonderful bargains
shrewd buyers who know piano values.
EVERY instrument warranted to be
!sst as represented. Your money back
II we can not please YOU Out Of town
people should come or write for our
bargain list" Ask your neighbor or
your banker about our reliability and
Ialr dealing. If you will leave selec-
ton to US, we will guarantee satisfac-
tion or the instrument may be returned.
and We'll pay the freight This is the
strongest proof that our goods are
good and the prices the lowest ever
e nave determined to make our
Ihlrty fourth anniversary piano sale an
soent worth remembering; hence the
reason Tor this great slaughter sale.
The good people of Birmingham and
Aia DANA never had an opportunity like
thls and 1T will probably never occur
again; Store open evenings until $3.50
O'Clock for those who can not come
during the day
SEALS PIANO co.
(Alabama's Oldest Music Home)
2O17 First Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Prominent Huntsville Men
Are Indicted On Charge
of Betting On Elections
Investigation Was Brought About Through Suit
Entered to Collect Wager Made on OvertOn
and Lawler Contest Last Spring Grand
Jury Scores Alleged Frauds Per-
petrated

Huntsville, November 30.-(SpecialD
The fact has become known that the
grand jury returned indictments against
IA persons on charges of betting on cleo
lions, which is a msdemeanor under the
law of Alabama. Among the indicted
ones are ex-Sherif Frank Hereford,
William Bingham and James Terrell, all
prominent citizens and their arrest on
these charges has put a damper on the
sportily inclined The Indictment of
Bingham and Hereford came about
through suit which Bingham brought
against Hereford for the collection of a
bet on the Lawler and Overton primary.
In it's report the grand jury scores
election frauds and says members of the
jury were astonished at the condition of
affairs that was revealed by their investi-
cations. Hope is expressed that the IN
qulry will result in immediate improve
ment of conditions and that in the flu
ture those who have the power to ap-
point inspectors for the elections will
select men in every box whose standing
in the community is so high that their
names will be a guarantee of the fairness
and honesty of the election. The report
says it is probable that had this course
! been followed in the recent past the
things which have given Madison county
| such an unpleasant publicity would never
have occurred.
Thomas w. Jones has received from
Secretary of State Purifoy his commits
sion as probate judge of Madison county
to take office a t the expiration of the
present term. Judge Archie Mcdonnell
will serve until January, when the terms
of the probate judge and several other
county officers will expire. Mr.. Jones,
who had been probate clerk IA years and
| holds that position now, was unopposed
in the special primary after the death of
Judge LAWYER, who had been renomi-
mated and had no republican opposition
in the general election. 1t is believed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Body, However, Has Not
Yet Taken Vote on Cues
ton Being Discussed
BISHOP DENNY is IN
CHAIR AT SESSIONS
Much Business Is Transacted at An
nuaI Methodist Convention at
Selma-Many Delegates Are
in Attendance

Selma, November .-(Spocial)-T
Alabama Christian Advocate, published
at Birmingham in behalf of the Alabama
conference of the NJ. E. chuch undoubt-
eddy has been saved to the state, in the
opinion of the leading members of the
eighty-fourth annual Alabama conference
in session here
The crucial moment in the question of
whether or not to continue publication of
the church paper or to abandon it and
combine in the publication of the Wes-
leyan Advocate, published in Atlanta,
came at the business session of the con-
ference this morning, following formal
announcement by Bishop Collins Denny
of the appointment several weeks ago
of the Rev. l.. c. Branscomb of Bir-
mngham to the editorship of the Advo-
cate.
That a warm discussion was expected,
and some doubt felt as to the result, was
evidenced by the resolution introduced by
the Rev E. l.. Crawford of DeF'unialS
Springs, Fla, in which he asked unlim-
tied time for discussion of the matter,
and three-fourths majority of the vote
to decide.
He requested that Secretary A. j, La
mar, secretary of the conference, and
publishing agent of the general confer
ence, sign the resolution with him, and
Mr. Lamar agreed to this, with the ex-
ception of asserting to the three-fourths
vote. 1t was passed. but later amended
20 as to delay consideration of the ques-
ton until Friday morning, when the
conference will have plenty of time at its
disposal
TO CONTINUE PUBLICATION
That the conference will then decide to
continue publication of it's own church
organ at Birmingham was indicated by
Secretary Lamar, who said:
Last winter the Alabama conference
came to the conclusion that the Alabama
Advocate would have to be abandoned,
after its 81 years adjudication. 1t was
thought that the best interests of the
church demanded that the Alabama con-
ferences should unite in the publication
of the Wesleyan Advocate of Atlanta,
thus absolutely assuring the publication
of at least one big and successful organ.
The North Alabama conference, how
ever is DESTROYS of continuing the Ala
bama Christian Advocate, published in
Birmingham, and rather than have a
split in the state, which is repugnant
TO all members of the conference, there
is no doubt but that following the dis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
"Tokio"

The possibilities for various forms of
entertainment at the new and delightful
Toxic" are wonderful if one would
judge by the many interesting events
that have been held at that popular
place. Dancing is the order on Tues
days, Wednesday and Thursdays, while
on Friday and Saturday the attraction
is skating. The floor is especially treated
for the two different forms of amuse-
ment and is ideal for both. Yesterday
afternoon at 4 O'clock delightful tea
dansant was held and was well attended
In addition to the many delights to
be found at Toxic, one may also have
the opportunity of receiving Instructions
in dancing, as Ada Seidel- Breinig and
John Corwin Smith are now forming
dancing classes in the newest of the
modern dances
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
No Thanksgiving Turkey
for Chicago Diet Squad

Chicago, November SO.-There was no
turkey. pumpkin nor mince pie. or
plumb pudding on the Thanksgiving
dinner menu Of the Dieting Dozen" OF
the Chicago health department. Instead
they were given roast chicken with
dressing and giblet gravy Other holi-
day extras were declared too expen-
sive for a meal in the attempt to prove
that IL is possible to live well at the
rate Of 40 cents a day
However. crsnberries. which have
not materially increased in price since
last year were served IN a sauce. Tur-
nips. mashed potatoes, celery, apple
pie and coffee also were served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

must come first. "DuIce ct decorum est
pro patria morl." in effect. is the reply
Of the department
The delegation IS assured that the ba.-
terry viii have been made proficient M
the service by December 10. Proceeding
on the tentative agreement that citizen
soldiers would not be kept on the border
longer than that period necessary 70
make them proficient. the delegation rs
asking Battery C's discharge early ln
December.
The chances are. however. that on the
Rio Grande. the battery viii eat its
Christmas dinner
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Relgians Must Pay More

Paris. November 3O-The German au-
thorities have issued a decree Imposing
a further payment OF 100000 francs a
month on Belgium, according to a Havas
dispatch from Havre. This is additional
TO the existing levy Of 100000 francs
The dispatch says that the provisional
councils have been convoked for Decem-
Der in order to approve the new impo-
sition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

company is the same one with several adj
ditions which last year sang Robin
Hood" on tour. So successful were they
with the production of the de Koven
opera that it is still retained in the
repertoire to be given on special occasion,
hut 1.-THE Serenade" will be the chief Of
fering and the one to be seen here. The
organization is practically unchanged
from last year and includes among its
men bers, James Stevens, Ivry Scott, Cora
Tracy, Herbert Waterous Phil Branson,
Ralph Bdainard, David Andrada. Edward
Andrews and Tillie Salinger There will
be a large chorus and an augmented
orchestra
Robin Hood will be presented at
special Saturday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
"The Old Homestead"

For the 80 consecutive years The Old
Homestead by far the most wonderful
drama of rural life, pathos. songs and
droll wit, that has ever been produced,
has been entertaining the public. Begin
ming Monday night, with matinee daily
commencing Tuesday, this drama will be
shown at the Bijou, for the first time at
popular prices
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Official Count in Connecticut

Hartford. Conn. November $).-The Of
fetal canvass OF the vote OF Connecticut
for President. just completed, shows that
Charles b. Hughes mad a plurality Of
6128 over President Wilson.
The vote for President was: Hughes,
l06.514; Wilson. 30. 7SG: Benson. socialist.
SIG; Hanly, prohibitionist, 1889: Heimer.
socialist-labor, COS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

that he can have the position as long as
he wants it and the office is now re-
garded as being out of politics, for in
stance, like the superintendency of edu-
cation. The new probate Judge elect is a
relative of probate judges of this county,
being the grandson of Judge Thomas j.
Taylor and a nephew of Judge S Nor
gan Stewart.
Formal dedication of the new Hunts
Vile High school on West Clinton street
took place last night and the exercises
were conducted by w. T. Hutchens,
member of the city board of education.
Superintendent r. C. Johnston and DR..
j. s. Thomas delivered addresses and a
reception was held at the conclusion of
the programme.
Miss Lucy Haden, daughter of Dr. and
Mrs w. w. Haden, and Mr.. Robert
Gum were married Wednesday afternoon
at the parsonage of the Holmes Street
Methodist church, Rev II. w. Hickey
performing the ceremony.
Miss Mary Frances Coyle, a popular
young lady of this city, and Clarence M.
Grace, superintendent of the Huntsville
foundry, were married Wednesday at the
Church of the Visitation in the presence
of a small number of friends. Rev.
Father Cannon performed the ceremony
and Mr. Grace and bride left Immediately
on a honeymoon trip.
A country club is being organized in
Huntsville and it will have it's headquar-
ters in an annex of the Hotel Monte
Sano which will soon be opened as a
resort for the whole year round The
club will have a golf course on top of
!, toir tho nil IN, oo11r1
tain will be rebuilt.
Miss Ella Crunk and Ben Hughes, both
of this city drove to New Market yes
terday and were married by Rev. H. E.
Rice.