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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The grovery store of w. c. Muir, First avenue, Pratt City, was entered early Wednesday morning, and lot of eata- bes and canned goods were taken. Two young men were caught at the Frisco depot, trying to catch a freight train. The young men resided in Pratt City.
 P. r. Hafford of Twenty sixth avenue and Twentieth street, had large quan- tity of corn stolen from his barn Tues day night. A horse and wagon were used to carry the stolen corn away.
 The Twentieth Century Mothers club met with Mrs. Walter McAfee at South Park station yesterday afternoon The
 members answered to roll call with
 their favorite study in school after
 which the following programme was
 given: Training Boys and Girls for
 Good Citizenship" Mrs. Morrow Black
 burn; Vocational Training" Mrs. T. c.
 Mitchell; The Barefoot Boy,'' (Whit-
 tier) Mrs. J. H. Wurtle. After the pro-
 gramme, the hostess served light refresh
 ments. About 20 members were present.
 At an enthusiastic meeting of Ensley
 INSu 1IOSS dIill 4NO. ,o1, dL titC i1iiNo '@'
 yesterday, the members decided to have
 a musicale tea in the ladies parlors of
 the Elks' club Monday afternoon, De- cember 31 from 2:30 to ,, for the bene- fit of that unit The best talent available will contribute to the pleasure of the afternoon.
 Mrs. w S. Adams was hostess to the meeting of the Delphian club yes terday afternoon. Egypt" was the fnr ct1 n roll call being. Interesting Things About Egypt Miss Frances Cutter told of "The Great Pyramids" Mrs. Laurence Pennington described "Egyp tian Houses, Family Life, Dress Sports
 and Pastimes;" Mrs. Maurice John son told of '"The Occupation and Edu- cation:" Business of War and Re l ligion" was interestingly told by Mrs l J. J. Walker. and "The Reign of Am
 menhet I: the Description of Thebes the Labyrinth" was given by Mrs. w l w. Garrett Jr. As a concluding mum Der Mrs. William French gave an in- l teresting talk about her recent visit
 to the Chicago museum. The guests I of the club were Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell
 and Mrs. Adams.
 | The Ensley community school, in progress at the Ensley. Methodist church. heard Miss Rosa Strickland at ! their weekly meeting last evening. | Miss Strickland, who is prominent in | Sunday school work, spoke of exten- sio nwork in the Sunday school. H. W. Culpepper of Avenue F re- ported COW stolen to the police Wednesday morning. A policeman was sent to search for the stolen animal l and found her in the feedhouse behind a pile of hay. The COW was restored | to her owner.
 1 The Swedish Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. John Johnson, 1857 Pike | avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
SMALL, LOCALS

The Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church, announces that sol diers' prayer meeting will be held Thurs Gay afternoon at o'clock at the Baptist church. The public is cordially invited to attend tine service will be conducted by Dr. Thornton.
 The members of Mrs. G. C.. Neal's Sun day school class are requested to meet at her home on Berkley avenue Friday night, December ', at o'clock. All mem bers are especially urged to attend, as matters of importance will come before the class.
 The following invitation has been re- ceived in Bessemer: MT. and Mrs. Will liam H. H. Judson request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Grace, to Mr. Daniel c. Davis, on Wednesday evening. December F, at 9 o'clock, 2129 Clarendon avenue, Besse- mer, Ala Both of the contracting par ties are well known in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
c. J. Hubbard Is Made
 Major in National Army

Montgomery. December 5.-(special) G. J Hubbard, adjutant general of the old Alabama national guard and head of the state military department, was appointed major in the national army and assigned to duty in connection with the enforcement of the selective draft law in Alabama by the war de- partment Wednesday. Major Hubbard will take up his new duties at once.
 Governor Henderson several days ago recommended Hubbard when re- quested by the war department to name a man who could look after the interests of the government. Major Hubbard's new duties will be in line with the work he has done since war was declared and he will continue to have supervision over the state mili- tary department. His being mustered into the federal service merely places the enforcement of the selective serv- ice law completely in the hands of tie federal government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
sIsTERHoOD ENTERTAINs

The Beth-El sisterhood entertained number of their friends last evening at tke Hatkwah club rooms on Second ave- nue. The club rooms were tastefully ar ranged for the occasion in ferns ond chrysanthemums while seven tables were used for a series of whist which was enjoyed until a late hour. The ladies prize, g box of crepe de chine handker- chiefs, was won by Mrs Alex Gus on cur with Mrs. Philip Erlick, while the gentleman's prize, tie, was won by Sam Erlick. During the evening the cake and ooffe was served by the members Of the sisterhood. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Miss Ida Kartus, Miss Rosalie Goldberg, Miss Ida Weinstein Miss Dora Barr, Dave Weinstein, Joe Weinsten, Norman Lefkovits, Dave Brockman, Isy Green, Dave Jaspin, MT. and Mrs. Monroe G. Lesser, MT. and Mrs. Sol Kartus, MT. and Mrs Sam Brick, MT. and Mrs. Philip Erlick, MT. and Mrs. Phil Ripko, MT. and Mrs. I. J. White, Mir. and Mrs. M. Barr, MT and Mrs. Alex Gus, MT. and Mrs. Morris Green. MT. and Mrs. Jacob Strauss, MT. and Mrs. Max King, and MT. and Mrs. Sam kartus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
PERSONALS

Miss Annie D. Haley left today for Leeds, where she will be the guest of rel atives and friends for several days
 w. c. Baty and R. s. Moorer returned today from south Alabama, where they have been for the past week. Both par ties report successful hunting trip.
 Private Marshall Lambert of Camp Wheeler Miss Annie Floyd and Frank Lambert of Helena are the gusts of MT. and Mrs. Pat Moore.
 pr. T. F. Robinson of Mobile is the guest of his daughter, MT. and Mrs. How ard McEniry, on Berkley avenue. Floyd Spencer of Camp Wheeler, who has been the guest of his parents has re turned to Macon. Morris Nail of this city expects to leave Monday for Fort Oglethorpe, where he will enlist in the aviation corps of the army.
 Mrs. H. l.. Parchman of Memphis is the guest of her sister, Mrs. M K. Thornton on Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
James A. Walker Promoted

Montgomery, December 5.--(Speciai.) ) James A. Walker, state bank examiner, and son of Alex F. Walker. state su- perintendent of banks, has been ap- pointed auditor of the federal reserve bank of Atlanta and will take up his new duties at once. The appointment was made by M. B. Wellborn former ly of Anniston, who is head of the reserve bank. Walkers rise iG the banking world has been unusual He became connected with a Montgomery bank when he finished school Alter one year he was made chief clerk of the state banking department and within six months afterward he was elevated to the position of bank ex- anfiner.
 Superintendent Walker has not ap- pointed Walkers successor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
Charles w. Morse Given
 Big Ship Contract

Washington, December 5--Contracts for the construction of F Ss00-ton steel cargo ships were let by the shipping board today to Charles w. Morse to be built at plant recently purchased by him.
 Two more vessels communicated by the board while under construction have been completed, it was announced today. One of 10000 tons was finished at an Atlantic coast yard and the other, of 35oG tons, on the great lakes.
 series of hearings on the shpyard wage question will be started next week by the shipbuilding adjustment board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
SUPERVISION OF 1. COAL CONTRACTS l
 BE ASSUMED SO(
Fuel Administrator Garfi Will Issue Additional Re ulations to Govern
 the Trade

Washington, December .5-Direct pervision of coal contracts will be stunned soon by the fuel administrat Regulations about to be issued vide that that operators and whole CTS contracts must be submitted approval and that none may be dr to run for period longer than a
 Deliveries on all contracts will required to start not later than months after the contracts are drs Contracts will be subject to cancella at any time by the fuel administra and must call for delivery of coa government fixed prices in force at time of delivery.
 Except that they do not have tc submitted to the fuel administration approval retailers contracts are su to the same regulations as thost. operators and wholesalers
 Complaints of high coal prices in I parts of the country drew from Dr. field today the statement that gov ment control of fuel has gone fan 1 ward preventing runaway markets that in many instances prices on mestic coal actually have been redl Bituminous prices have been cut d he said, almost everywhere.
 Dr. Garfield said he was not consi ing licensing either eoal operators dealers for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06

Although Central followers are aware of the terrible strength of the farmers, they are expecting a comparatively easy win. Fayette is stronger than the ma jorty of the Central followers imagine and should Fayette tally victory, over confidence will be chiefly the cause. But the Central players are aware of the strength of their opponents and will enter the struggle expecting a gruellins contest.
 k Open play is expected to predominate. Central's dashing bacl1ield has not been stopped this season. Coach Thomas has six light but excellent pony stars in his offense, and should Fayette tumble these youngsters without gains one of the greatest surprises of the season will be uncovered.
 Fayette, it Is understood, has a strong backfield They rely on straight foot ball for most of their gains, but mix
 in large number of forward passes. One of Centrars weak points is break ing up the aerial attack. Coach Thomas is drilling his men well in this line however, and Saturday will probably find them skilled.
 Interest in the contest is greater than over any game staged here this season, and 1t would not be surprising to see the largest crowd of the year in attend ance. Central students, almost 100t strong, Will WllneS5 the game, occupy ing the right-hapd bleachers, while re- ports from Fayetle say a special train has been chartered to bring over 5C0 fol lowers of the farmers to Birmingham With the proceeds going for the bene- fit of the Red Cross society, an undis- puted worthy organization, football fans from all parts of the district will un- doubtedly flock to see the clash. There is no doubt but it will be the bloodiest scraD of tIA sea son ba rrino none. Great ! rivalry has existed between the two schools since the start of the present season, and the topic of state cham.
 pion of the high schools for 1917 will be settled once and for all times when the ibg fireworks are over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
UNIVERSITY ANXIOUS ID MEET
 FAMOUS JACKETS May Substitute Georgia Tech on Schedule for
 Michigan in 1918

Philadelphia, December 5.-Football of fieials of the University of Pennsylvania are anxious to include Georgia Tech in their schedule for next fall and it was said today that if arrangements can be made the southerners probably would take the place of Michigan in the Quak- CTS schedule.
 should q game be arranged with Geor- gfa Tech, it probably would be played at Franklin Field on the third Saturday in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
Cotton Seed Meal Price
 Is Fixed in Memphis

Memphis, Tenn, December 5.-With the discontinuance of future trading in cot ton seed meal on the floor of the Mem phis Merchants Exchange, announce ment was made today that s46.50 ton had been tentatively agreed upon as a basic price for cash transactions in this market and for the present the posting of spot quotations also would be discon-
 tinued. Directors of the exchange stated that their action yesterday in ordering the elimination of future trading was taken at the request of the federal food administration to restrict speculation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
Central F0yette Contest 10
 Attract Record Attendance
Seasons Bloodest Conflict Expected When Two Teams Clash at Redwood Saturday for State High School Cham
 pionship-Proceeds Go to the Red Cross
By FRED BODEK ER

The ticket sale for the benefit game at Redwood field Saturday afternoon between Central High school and Fay cite High school for the state high school championship, the entire proceeds going to the American Red Cross fund, was started yesterday Admission of 25 cents will be charged for students of each school, while the public will be re- quested to pay 50 cents.
 Meanwhile, both teams are straining every effort to be in the best condition possible for the big fray. Centrars ac- certance of Fayette's bold challenge cane as distinct but pleasing sur prise to their numerous followers and now all are determined that the in- vaders be dealt smashing defeat
 Out at Munger field. Coach Thomas is driving his men strenuously in prepa- ration for the contest. He is deter mined that when the two aggresations line up for the start of the fracas, his boys will be in perfect trim. Darkness alone stops the practice, which is filled with more enthusiasm than pre- viously this year.
 Word from Fayette indicates that Coach Bush is also spending all of his time in getting his youngsters ready for the titular battle The Fayette boys come to Birmingham for the fray with stories of their great strength in free circulation, and a husky group ot warriors is expected to be seen combat ing against the local wonders.
 Coach Thomas has one of the best drilled teams in the state, barring none and the Fayette organization will cer- tainly have to show some mighty good form to send the locals down in the de- feat. The offense of the local combi- nation is about the best seen here this season for high school or prep eleven and the fact that the team has moi been scored upon indicates their defen l sive ability
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
Germany Plans to Force
 16-Year-Old Boys Into th
 Army in Very Near Futl

Amsterdam, December 5.-Intimati that Germany is planning to force b of 16 and r years into the army contained in an appeal appearing in Essen General Anzeiger that they nediately join the juvenile corps.
 This great struggle between the tions," says the newspaper. will ne sitate those who are now Is and Y be called up at no very remote date army service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
WENZ!.E::L NOT BLAMED
 FOR WILSON DEATH
Coroner Recommends Cork
 Padding for Floor in Ring Encounters

Cleveland, December 5.-Coroner P. J Byrne's inquest into the death of "El Paso" Jimmy Wilson who died from a fractured skull following a knockout in match with Whitey Wenzel of Pitts burg last week. developed that all pre- cautions against accident had been taken and that Wenzel was in no way tc blame. Coroner Byrne declared that ir his opinion Wilson's death was an un- avoidable accident, but suggested that 2 cork padding for the floor of the ring instead of the present canvas covered felt padding would reduce the number O ring accidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
MISS DUDLEY HOSTESS

Miss Thelma Dudley delightfully."- enter tained the members of the I. N. T. club at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. A. Dudley, in Jonesboro. The house was decorated in ferns and cut flowers while Forty-two WIS played during the evening, after which 30 minutes were given to knitting. Later in the afternoon deicicus salad course was served to the following: Miss Elizabeth F'itzpat- rick, Miss Susie White, Miss Ezelle Davidson, Miss Effie Williams Miss Pearl Jackson, Miss Elizabeth Barron, Miss Mary Word, Miss $. E. Hayes, Miss Alma Scott, Miss Merriam Stein, Miss Sallie Perkins, Miss Lucille Vickers and the hostess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
PETE NICK ANDREWS

Funeral services over the remains of Pete Nick Andrews, Jr., the I-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Andrews, who died Monday afternoon at 10 o'clock at local infirmary, were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Greek church in Bir- mingham. Interment followed at Elm wood cemetery. The deceased was well known in Bessemer, where he spent most of his life, his father bsing proprietor of the Bon-Ton cafe of this city. The child was taken suddenly i'll about two weeks ago with pneumonia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
WEEGHMAN FAVORS
 A REDUCED LIMIT
Says Campaign Can Be Weathered With Limit of Eighteen Players

Chicago, December 5.-Charles Weegh- man, president Of the Chicago Nationals, today joined forces with August Herr mann, president of the Cincinnati club, in the movement to reduce the National league player limit to IS next season
 Remnants have been won in the past with only IS men," Weeghman said, and it can be done again. That roster would give us six pitchers three catchers, five infielders and four outfielders We got better work out of six pitchers last sea son than we did when we carried eight. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
Piersol Must Stand Trial
 on Charge of Murder

Marshfeld. Mo, December 5-Claude Piersol, convicted kidnaper of Lloyd Keet was served with warrant here this afternoon charging him with the death of the Kidnapped baby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
FILLMER FUNERAL

Funeral services over the remains of Henry r. Filmer who died at the local frmary Monday night, were held this afternoon at o'clock from the late residence, 2002 St. Louis avenue. The services were conducted by the Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Pres byterian church, assisted by Dr. M. K. Thornton of the First Baptist clsurch. Interment followed at Brighton cemetery, with Huey & Mcconnell in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
Baker Reviews TrOons

Richmond, Va, December 5.-Secre- tary Baker reviewed national army troops at Camp Lee this afternoon and will speak at mass meeting in Rich mond tonight following a great mil : itsry and civic parade in his honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06

A. Hosey. Ben Hosey and T. L. Pinner. These stewards were installed Sunday morning following the Il o'clock service.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-01
First Step Taken to Form
RedCrossCh Chapter;Direc
Named; OffiCerSEleCtedS0On

A most enthusiastic gathering was
held in the club rooms of the library
yesterday afternoon, Immediately af-
ter the adjournment of the Woman's
Study club, for the purpose Of organ
izing a Red Cross chapter. Members
of the Study club and many other
women of the city who are interested
in the patriotic work, were present.
The preliminary blanks, authorizing
the women of this city to start Red
Cross chapter, have been received
from Washington. AS soon as the
officers have been elected the neces-
sary papers will be forwarded to
Washington and the final papers re-
ceived.
The chapter organized will be
known as the Beltrami County Red
Cross Chapter. Mrs. c. E. Battles
acted as chairman yesterday after
noon. Mrs. A. P. White was appoint
ed to take charge until the officers
have been duly elected. Fifteen di-
rectors were appointed who will
meet and elect officers.
The directors for one year are as
follows: Mesdames G. M. Torrance,
E. H. Smith, F. s. Arnold; Rev. Les
ter P. Warford and T. J. Burke.
For two years-Miss Donna Lycan,
Mrs. H. L. Huffman, DR.. G. M. Pal
mer. DR.. E. w. johnson and F. s.
Lycan.
Three years-Dr. E. n. Smith, DR..
E. H. Marcum, Mrs. W. p. Dyer,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-01

Mrs. A. P. White and Mrs. C. E. Bat
ties.
Those who Joined the chapter yes
terday were Mesdames C. E. Battles,
J. F. Essler, L. M. Bowers, L. F..
Johnson, G. M. Torrance, A. P.
White, F. s. Lycan, E. H. Smith, E..
H. Marcum, w. N. Bowser, Lillian
French, F. s. Arnold, William Chi
chester, L. A. LaBaw, w. L. Brooks,
X. Mc1ver, Harry Koors, A. M. Hayes,
E. N. Ebert, l. w. French, E. J. Let
ford, R. Gilmore, P. J. O'Leary, Dee
Brown, A. E. Whiting, C. w. Jewett,
H. l.. Huffman, C. A. Huffman, A. B.
Palmer, Eli Arnold, w. P. Dyer, Ma
bel Palmer, B. w. Lakin, E. H. Denu,
M. A. Spooner, E. w. Johnson, NJ. j..
Brown, J. C. Parker and Miss Donna
Lycan.
A fee of one dollar is charged for
joining the Organization. The Off
GERS to be elected are the chairman,
vice chairman, secretary and treas
urer.
Miss Antoinette Olson, domestic
science teacher in the Bemidji
schools, who was to have been pres
ent at the meeting yesterday to ex-
plain the home canning campaign,
as we'll as the campaign against flies,
was unable to be present on account
of the bread contest which took
place at the same time. Miss Olson
will be present A. the next meeting,
May IA, at which time these two top
les will be discussed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-01
Good Laugh is
When
SmartSays0.k.

Members of the city council
and spectators as we'll enjoyed
a good laugh last evening at the
expense of Alderman Smart
when the application of Swanson
& Erickson for license to sell
cigarets was presented.
The application was about to
be granted, when it was discov-
cred the license committee had
not approved the application.
1t so happens Alderman
Smart is chairman of that COM
mittee and the application was
referred to him. There was no
objection to granting the Ii
cense as it is provided for and
was in correct form, but Alder
man Smart loves a cigaret like
the Kaiser does King George of
England, and the expression on
his face when he affixed his sig
nature Of approval caused a
hearty laugh on all sides.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-01
BOOSTERS OUT TODAY
ON JEFFERSON ROAD

Attired in old clothes, warm wear,
armed with shovels, hoes, rakes, axes
and implements such as come handy
in road improvement work, about 100
boosters this morning embarked in
about rs autos and set sail for the
Jefferson Highway to improve the
stretch between Bemidji and Solway.
The contingent met al the city
building and lost no time in getting
on the job. Each of the workers
carried lunch and coffee kas served
them at noon.
The task of putting the stretch of
road in question will require more
than one days work, according to
those in position to know but the
work done today will go a long way
toward putting the highway in a sat
isfactory condition and more work
will be done later.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-01
SCHOOL NURSE GIVES
SECOND OF SERIES

Another of the series of demon
stration lectures which are being
given at the high school on first
aid to the injured" and "some care
of the SICK" was given by Miss Bes-
sic Burns. school nurse, yesterday
afternoon.
The lecture treated with the cor
rect handling of the patient and the
use of bedside appliances. Many
visitors attended the lecture.
The next Of the series will be given
at $3.50 o'clock Thursday afternoon
in the high school auditorium.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-01

theReStRoOnl;
Benefit Of All

The question of the mainten-
ance of the Bemidji rest room
was settled by the council last
evening, when Alderman Hazen
moved that the city pay the rent
of the rest room for the next six
months period and thus do
away with the burden on a few
progressive business men, and
Alderman Smart supported Ha-
zen.
It was voted to appropriate
the sum of $35 monthly during
the summer for the support of
the rest room. Heretofore the
city has paid $40 per month and
the Commercial club has paid
the rest, the rent of the room
and the services of Mrs. Thomp-
son being $35 in summer and
$40 in winter.
The room is for the conven-
ience of all comers to Bemidji
to shop, trade or on a visit and
is for ALL Bemidji and a few
have been digging into their
pockets to support it.
Alderman Hazen asserted the
room was for the benefit of ev-
erybody in the city ana be-
lieved the city should support it.