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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

Mr. J. +. Gasthoff of the Gasthoff
decorating Company came mp from
Tampa today and closed contract
with the local X. of p. Lodge Tor The
street decorations to be used durins
the meeting cf the Grand Lodge OF
knights of Pythias, which is 10 be
held in our city on March 18th, l4th
and 10Th TheGasthoff Decorating
Company, who have decorated the
city of Tampa for Gasparilla the past
three years, promises to give Lake
land an elaborate banner and elee-
trical display for this occasion.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

This morning a large wild cat,
beautifully marked, weighing about
10 pounds, was killed on Lake Park
the city line, by ]. Oscar Springer,
l5-year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. j .
G Springer, of Cape May, \. j,
who are spending the winter III
Lakeland with his grandparents. Mr.
and Mrs. j. S. Stanton.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

mrs. James Hughes Anderson, of
Knoxville, Tenn reached Lakeian!
yesterday afternoon and is the gucs,
o. i5r friends, Mr. and Mrs. c. Ruck-
er adams, at the Tremontllotei Mrs.
Anderson spent some time here i've
years ago, being located at the kib-
Ter at that time. Her friends are
delighted to welcome her back &c
Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

of Mrs O. r. Cason. Mrs. W G. Nor
veil. Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. Tenny. Mrs.
Carswell and Miss higgins. Mrs ID.
y. Williams being the accompanist
of the occasion. This was the first
time in Lakeland that a public cele.
hration of this kind has been held in
which only ladies participated. and
they acquitted themselves in most
admirable manner.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

Last night marked a very pleasah'
cpach in the history of Lakeland
Camp No rs woodmen of the
World, as It had for its guest seha-
tor Bitch. Head Council of the OF
Dc. of Florida. Quite large CROW =
attended and listened to good tam
b the Senator. who is a pleasing
sreaker. and in whose honor reiresh-
nents were served to all present
Two new members were added to the
roll. and everyone enjoyed the even
iny On account of a slight indispo-
sition. Col. Dame did not make an
address. but was there and eraceu
The assemblage with his hanosoihs
nhysiognomy.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

Mr and Mrs. David Alexander
AtUell, of Salisbury, y. O. who
have been the guests of their friends
Dr and Mrs. Webster at their home
on Ingram avenue. for a few days
left this morning for their home
stopping enroute at Jacksonville. and
81. Augustine, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

The case OF Rev. } Z Nra> 0aS
tv nave been up for trial before tau
Federal court in Tampa yesterday
lat the attorney for the detendans
reported his client i'll, and a ctntA-
uaace OF the case was granted unti
the next term OF Federal court,
IL hleh will be held in jacksonville
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

special road and bridge district
embracing the southern half of La
fdyette county has been voted by
majority of four to one s250.000 in
bonds to make needed improvements.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

capt. e. +. Fleming remembered
tAe editor this morning with Z ine
las. Weighing several pounds.
,Esrn he hooked before breakfast In
I'M waters of Lake Morton. Capt
fleming is a champion fisherman
and he never forgets his friends
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

sir *. }. Patterson, member I'll
state lax 4 ommIssion, uI iala-
H.sste, IS prominent visit tu
i,Aeland today.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

Allard tutoh, son ot M. anu MIS-.
+ 4. rutch, was operated ON llut-
a.s Tor appendicitis. The operation
Ma success, but he spent rest
.ess night last night, and was l-
i led not 50 well today, which Il.
ftieAds will regret.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

8n pa=e : of this issue wi.l ae
iUaaa an Interesting paper read a.
l.- y. A. Fleming al I4vsaas
ng II the ". T. It.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22
ODD FELLOWS SOCIAL

Lake Lodge No. >, Independent
Order of odd Fellows. will hold "A
social at their hall Friday, Feb. 20,
at 7:30 p. m. Members are urged
TO be present All visiting Odd Eel
lows are most cordially invited to
meet with MS and enjoy the evening
kefrC shments will be served.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

LOST Pink cameo brooch encircled
with pearls Reward if returned
TO Mrs Farrow. 300 East Oak 81
627T
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

ROOMS wanted for
small family At least two rcams
with gallery necessary, furnished
complete for light housekeeping
To be occupied March / Must be
located near heart of tewn 6275
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22
o "

= any place on earth today,
Il this or any land.
$ half so areat as Iowa
I surely must be grand.
= all that's nood. we have the best,
ur every wish is here
n every hillside God has blessed
ur harvests year by year.
HEN boundtess miles Of verdant fields
itn golden grain o'erflow.
no seeks afar for greater yields
ia never find il so.
S one grand voice we rise to say,
nd wish It understood.
lmiehty God made Iowa,
nd surely made II good.
Nal Rose
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22

FOR RENT Ro ms for light hGuse-
keeping or bedrooms, nicely fur
rishcd 3ll South Virginia ave
nue. Phone lil Red
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22
JACKSON STIFF STAY FENCING

IA you contemplate fencing sub
stantial areas. secure my PROPOSE
ton. p. l.. CARTER. care Kibler
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-22
LAKELAND
LACONICS

r. and Mrs. II G.. Snook ar
~ parents OF fine son. born v..-
;s. morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
NELSON TO LECTURE
 ON PRESIDENT WILSON AND THE WORLD PEACE
Opening Number of Lyecum Course at Central High School One of the Most Interesting
 of Course

Francis Nelson will be the first lee turer in the Lyceum course at the Gen. tral High school, Thursday evening, No- vember S. His subject will be President Wilson and World Power.''
 MT. Nelson is very prominent man just at present. He Is an author and playwright of note. having written Prince Ananias,'' Madame Bohemia, '' "The Crucible'' and ''The Butterfly on the Wheel" He was member of the British Parliament for five years, and was a leader among tne advanced llb- erals for l5 years.
 After four seasons in opera MT. Nei,- son began his political career. Soon he became one of the greatest platform speakers in England. When Charles Frohman took over a theatre in London, Nelson was there and became stage di- rector He produced many plays. and sometimes rehearsed three plays in the same period.
 He has written numbers of pamphlets and essays on political subjects, and has become one of the most popular lectur. rrs now before the American public, Lowell, of the Indiana Forum, says of h.,f,: "Hesis the biggest and most vivid personality that has come to us for a long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
CLUB
 ID AID DESTITUTE
 PEOPLE OF SYRIA
Young Ladies to Assist the Local Club Saturday, When Tag Day for Relief Fund
 Will Be Held

The Phoenecian club, and other or ganizations of Syrians of the city, has secured the permission of the city mission of the city commission to have commission to have the tag day next Saturday as previously an- nounced for the benefit of the thou country
 The representatives of the organization appeared before the city commission yes terday and J. R. Hornady acted as spokesman in the matter.
 The club has asked several or the young ladies' organizations of the cily to assist them in selling tags, and the girls are responding heartily to the re- quest Among those asked to assist are members of the Girls Protective Home association, the Syrian Girls club and number of others. The club announces that any young lady who is willing to assist them in selling the tags Saturday to please communicate with A. MikWee at Drennen's.
 On next Sunday the pastors of the diff ferent churches in thee ity will be asked to take collection at one of their serv-
 ices to be contributed to the relief work, Letters asking this of the pastors were sent out yesterday.
 While small amounts are being re- ceived daily by Col. T. o. Smith. local treasurer of the American Armenian and Syrian relief committees, greater amount is needed. An extract from cablegram shows that recently there ex- isted in the countries of Asia Minor 500,- AnI1 roI, An1.r dactif ItA cludng Palestine), 1200,000; Caucasus, 350,0 600; Persia 5000, making total Of 2,140,0o0 destitute people, many of whom are now starving.
 After the campaign of raising funds for the Syrian and other destitute people is over, the Phoenician club will under- take to secure number of persons, 1n- cludng themselves, who will pay monthly amount to this work, thereby assuring a regular fund for relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
CIVITANS HEAR TALK ON GERMAN PEOPLE
 AT WEEKLY LUNCH
New Organization Active in Civic Affairs-Barnett Tells of the Militarist Propaganda
 in Germany

Tha civitans are fast becoming one of the live clubs in Birmingham. The weekly luncheon at the Hillman IS proving most popular.
 President Arthur Crowder is infusing new life into the body. While they are not as actively before the public as some other organizations. still they are active in every civic undertaking. Each week some speaker of note is asked to address the Civilians.
 At the lunch yesterday Frank Willis Barnett gave an intimate talk on the German people as he learned to know them during his student days at Ber- lin. He brought out the fact that Prus- sia had dominated the rest of the na- ton and was the fountain head of the militarist propaganda that was in stilled into the race from the cradle to the grave He found it in the public schools or gymnasium just as he dis covered it~at the university. The mani fest destiny of German kultur to lead the world was an obsession which was shared in by. the citizens of all ranks. His talk was interesting as we'll as in- forming.
 The Civitans accepted. an invitation from Dr. w. c. Gewin to visit his ranch at Sterrett and enjoy a possum hunt The party will leave on the Cen tral of Georgia on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
DRAMA LEAGUE NOW
 HAS THREE CENTERS
 IN ALABAMA CITIES

Alabama has to her credit today three Drama league centers, Birmingham, Gadsden and Montgomery, the one at the capital being the newest of the three, having recently been formed with Mrs. Leon Wiel as president
 Montgomery and Gadsden as Drama league centers are the direct outcome of Birminghams activities in Drama league work, and it is most gratifying to the members of the Birmingham center to know that little leaven has found it's way to other spheres, and that seed have been sown in good ground and the fruits are now to be reaped.
 Mainly due to every organization ir the country today taking an active part in war work" the Drama league of American will confine its special work during the coming year to military camp life; entertainments will be arranged at various times for the soldiers and every line of work will be iriaugurated along these lines for the pleasure and the up- lift of the army men.
 Already word comes rom Montgomery through the president, Mrs. Wiel, that the Drama league center there is busy with the cantonment and that they are actively engaged in a splendid and en- tusiastic work which promises to be of treat value both to the Drama league and the soldier boys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
YOUTH ACQUITTED
 OF MUREDR CHARGE

Dave McCleney, the youth who was charged with the killing of Jake White, negro, on March l, 1915, was found not guilty by the jury yesterday The case was heard before Judge c. w. Ferguson of the criminal division of the circuit court.
 The case, on account of several un- usual features, attracted much atten tion. Dave McCleney at the time of the trouble was only IS years of age According to the evidence the negro attacked McCleney's cousin. Willie Nc Cheney, and knocked him down. When the boy started to get up the negro Jake White, threw his left arm about his neck and had a long bladed knife in his right hand extended as if to deal death blow. Dave McCleney sec ing the predicament of his cousin, picked up stone and threw at the a result of the blow the negro died.
 John Mccoy of the solicitors office. assisted by special counsel James Bar ton, prosecuted the case. The court ap pointed Albert A. Stern and Ellis Ep- stein to defend McCleney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
PAYS TRIBUTE TO
 PULLING POWER OF
 ROTOGRAVUEE ADS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As you know, I have, for the past three months, been carrying an eight inch advertisement in the Rotogravure section of The Age-Herald and I feel that it is but matter of justice that l express to you my thanks and appre- ciation for the splendid services you have rendered and the magnificent re- turns that have resulted therefrom- not alone from the wide circle of readers in and about the Birmingham district and all parts of the state, but from more distant points all over the country. as we'll
 Only last week there came splendid order from Arkansas and this Is but one instance indicative of many that could name at moments notice
 For this reason I am prompted to ad- dress this communication to you with my assurance that you are at liberty to use it as you may see fit, for there is not too much I can say in praise of the pulling power of the ads I have been carrying with you.
 And I may add with pardonable pride that my business has grown through these ads so much that I am now en- toying the widest patronage I have known during the entire scope of ny business experience in Birmingham. Again thanking you. I beg to remain, most cordially yours,
 c. MARINo, Birmingham, November 1. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07


 Game to the last trench can be said of Clarence B. Lloyd, city clerk of Birmingham for two years, who yester- accordance with a resolution adopted by the city commission.
 The first man r. ever saw who stood up and read his own death warrant" said Assistant City Attorney Jenkins
 MT. Lloyd presided al the clerks desk throughout the meeting on Tuesday, knowing. that before the day was over he would have to read for the approval of the city commission the resolution that would .amputate' him from his meal ticket" He stuck to the task and smiled as he recorded the unanimous vote of the commission in favor of his suc- cessor. He played the game to the linn it, signing the minutes in conclusion, wished his successor well and went home to his wife and baby jobless, but we'll liked by everyone who came in contact with him while he was in the city hall He was a stenographer in the office of the city clerk before he was named clerk two years ago. A coincidence is that he succeeded Scudder Ryall, who re- signed to run for commissioner, and that he was yesterday succeeded by MT. Ryall. feature of Clarence Iloyds tenure of office was the installation of a filing system that made it possible for him to put his fingers on any papers in the city hall within very few minutes.
 Mir. Lloyd will spend sometime at his fathers farm near Fort Payne, taking a needed vacation, before he makes any announcement as to his future plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
A Commissioners Duties
President Barrett Addition to Presiding Over Meetings Has General Supervision in Handling Citys Income and Expenditures and Is Also Charged With
 Numerous Minor Obligations

pr. \. A. Barrett. president oi the city commission, welded tho gavel for the first time in his ot- ficial position yesterday when he presided over the city commission in session at the city hall. Aside from this function, which he pre- forms as head of the city govern ment, pr. Barrett will have many other duties to perform.
 To itemize his duties, it might not be amiss to begin with minor obligation-supervi over the city pound department. In oth- CT words. if old "Blossom" gets in 'jail' it's pr. Barrett you will have to appeal to for bail.
 pr. Barrett is also charged in the five commission bill with the task of raising sufficient amount of money to run the city business.
 Department of general admin Dr. Barrett performs his duties and this department, according to the five-commissioner bill, says that he must look after the city'S finances and accounts. handle the administration of all legal affairs, purchasing of all supplies, collec. tion of taxes, licenses and other sources of income to the city, look after the expenditures of the city, manage it's sinking fund, super wise generally the public affairs of the city and see to the pay ment of the interest of the public debt.
 The above are the duties of the new president of the city commis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
SWEET POTATOES
 SERVED ID CLUB kawanis Club Members En- joy Meatless Luncheon.
 Mason Speaks

klwanis club members. evidently tired of the insistence of T. P. Hay. Jr.. sec- retary or the food preparedness bureau, Tor sweet potatoes. had one served to him yesterday that weighed about six pounds, and two American flags were stuck into the hide of the huge yam to make the patriotic spirit stronger.
 The club also had sweet potatoes served on it's menu, which was meatless, but they wanted to give Mir. Hay bait of potatoes, and they did.
 The sum of $25 was realized from the sale of chances on the merchandise given to the club by members who won the various articles as prizes. The draw ing was concluded yesterday.
 c. E. Mason of tho Empire laundry made a talk on the laundry business, going into the details of the process and the amount of business done in Bir- mingham, the decrease in the annual business and the raise in costs of ma- terials.
 J. Frank Rushton made an appeal to the club to assist him as chairman of a committee named to raise $750O0 for the army Y. M. c. A. war work council He called upon all fiwanis members to cooperate with him and make the move- ment success, as he stated that it was plain duty as he saw it, and that he hoped that the Kiwanis members would see it the same way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
WARM GARMENTS SENT SOLDIERS BY
 LOCAL RED CROSS
Urgent Need of Volunteer Knitters, States Chairman of Committee. Many Garments Needed to
 Fill ApDOrtiOnment


 The Red Cross women who are knit ting articles for the soldiers, with head quarters at Loveman. Joseph & Loeb's, are quite busy these days, and the sol diers will soon receive the garments made by them.
 Five large boxes filled with N-arnn things for the soldier boys were sent to New Orleans in care of the Red Cross supply service station at that place yes- terday. These boxes included 2SS sweat CTS, 236 mufflers, 57 pairs pajamas. three dozen bed shirts. four dozen nightin- gales, one dozen bed sox, 10 dozen handkerchiets and 5c0 pairs of sox. Birmingham's apportisnment of gar ments to be knitted by the Red Cross women is 120oo. Only about 4oOO have been knitted up to the present time and the ladies in charge of this line of the Red Cross work urge all women who possibly can to come to Loveman, Joseph & Loebs and secure wool and begin work for the soldiers.
 Mrs T. o. Smith and Mrs J. II. Hart with others of the rgsnization are striving hard to get the required mum Der of garments by the given time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07

II. s. Ryall, newly named city clerk of Birmingham. is known to almost everybody in Birmingham-espe than once-as "Scudder" Ryall is very popular with all classes
 In his appointment Dr. Barrett feels that he has secured a man who has a knowledge of the scity's affairs that is very valuable, in view of his former service in the city hall, he having spent eight years there as secretary to the mayor, and clerk of the city commits sion.
 MT. Ryall was offered the position only about a week ago, and was more surprised than anyone else. as he was not an applicant for the position. pr. Barrett made the, appointment which was approved by the commission,
 MT. Ryan has had some political ex- perience in Birmingham. having run for commissioner in 1915. He was clerk of the city commission at that time and resigned to make the race. During re : cent months he has been temporarily with The Age-Herald as secretary to the editor position he held many years ago prior to taking up his work at the city hall.
 Yesterday he was welcomed DIV nun dreds of his old friends who called at the city hall. and 1t really seemed na- tural to those who have seen him in the office of the late Mayor o'Brien and the city commission to see him installed in the municipal building once more.
 Mir. Ryall has entered upon his new duties with ease and grace. seeming ly being perfectly at home. His ap- pointment dates from November 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
FOUR-MINUTE MEN
 TO HOLD MEETING

There will be a meeting of the "four-minute men" of Birmingham in the rooms of the Civic association this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The future plans for the work to be done in Bir- mingham will be outlined at this meet ing and all members are urged to be present.
 The "fourminute men have already proven their usefulness in the work done for the liberty loan campaign prd the food conservation work. At the meeting today they will decide upon other subjects to be talked upon by them at the local theatres and oth erwise kept before the public. The subjects that will probably be dis cussed by the men are those brought about by the exigencies of the present war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
MEMBERS GIVEN
 VETERAN JEWELS Anniversary of Odd Fellow Lodge Enjoyable Affair.
 Huddleston a Vet

The celebration of the forty-hfth anni- versary of Mineral City lodge No. "A, In dependent Order of odd Fellows, was held last night in the local lodge rooms at Fraternal hall. Veteran jewels were awarded to eight members, whose mem bership had been continuous for 20 years.
 The evenings entertainment began with dinner served at ' o'clock, about oO members being present, but before ad- journment every lodge in this district was represented. Nesbitt Hahbaugh act ed as the chairman and with the assist ance of N. T. Overall, and the enter tainment committee, every part of the programme was carried out, and every one spent pleasant evening.
 John W. Altman presented the veterans with jewels, or medals for their 1aitn- full service in the lodge for % years or more. and in each individual case made an appropriate presentation speech, in which he outlined the work done by that member during his utilization with the lodge and voiced the appreciation Of the members, individually and collectively for the service. The awards were made to Congressman George Huddleston, z. T. Rudolph. J. J. Mitchell, N. $. Hodges, J. H Davis, G. F. F'il1e, F. M. Lowe and l.. J. Miles.
 Prominent among the visitors of the occasion was Grand Master of the State P. P. Daugette, who made an address in which he dealt with the experience he had had in dealings with the lodge. of the benefits morally, democratically and same room, at that time, associating in brotherhood stood a congressman and ing in brotherhood stood a congressman, blacksmith, both at home, both min gling in the plain democratic way upon which the government is founded. Among other speakers were J. J. Mitchell, J. H. Davis, L. J. Miles, Hon. George Hud- dleston and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-07
Who Wants to Adopt
 a Pretty Baby Girl

What married couple of Birmingham would like to adopt one of the sweet est little girls ever seen? This Is the question asked by the Alabama Chil- dren's Aid society.
 It will be remembered that little baby girl was turned over to the city welfare department on October S1 and was later given to the juvenile court for the Alabama Childrens Aid so- ciety, who are seeking home for the child
 Attaches of the welfare department say that 1t Is one of the prettiest and brightest babies that the department has had charge of in long time, and say that anyone seeking bright. en- ergetic. smiling baby girl will do well to call at the juvenile court.
 The juvenile court has been very successful in placing children in good homes in Birmingham four having been placed in the last 10 days.