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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
PERSONAL AND GENERAL

The Ladies' Aid society of the Lipscomb Baptist church was delightfully."- enter tained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mason. After a short business treatments were served. Those present were: Mrs. Eugene Smith, Mrs. Huey, Mrs Dison, Mrs. William Calhoun, Mrs. Rich, Mrs. Meharg, and others.
 Mr. and Mrs. l.. l. Long entertained a few friends last night at their home in South Bessemer. The house was deco rated in ferns and cut flowers. Music and rock were enjoyed, after which an ice, course was served to Mrs. J. Parsons, Mrs. E. E. Hawkins, Mrs. Harry Griffin. Mrs. J. G. Thomas, Miss Ivey Hoke, Miss Termeia Parsons, Miss Carrie Weeks, Miss Dora Thomas, Miss Bertha Kzer, Miss Willie Thomas, E. c. Sykes, E. J. Long, MT. Myers. J. Norton, C. E. Hawkins, o. R. Thomas, E. B. Thomas. William Rodgers and MT. and Mrs. l.. J.. Long.
 l.. Meeks has gone to Columbus, Miss, where he was called by the death of his brother, Berry Meeks.
 Miss Nell Evans of Tennessee is the guest of Mrs. Clayton at her home at Brighton.
 Arkansas are the guests of Mrs. J. H. Baxley for few days before doing to Birmingham to viist relatives.
 The Rev. Steeley and family, who have been residing in East Lake, have moved to Lipscomb where they will reside in future.
 J. w. Armstrong of Adger has returned to his home after visit to his sister, Mrs. w. D. Eastis
 Mary the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Brooks, is ill at their home on Seventh avenue
 Henry Perry and Charles Long have arrived in Bessemer. having been called home by the critical illness of their mother, Mrs. w. J. Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
Features for today:

Fedtures Tor today.
 Strand: Robert Warwick and Doris Kenyon in "A Girls Folly"
 Triangle: William Desmond and Mar gerry Wilson in "The Last of the In grams"
 Colonial: Mary Pickford in Cinderella |" Rialto: Florence Labodie in Her Life and His"
 Trianon: Ruth stonehouse in "saintly Sinners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
Louisiana Artillery Mustered Out

New Orleans, February 2S.-Members of the First Louisiana Field artillery and of Louisiana Field hospital No. 1, were mustered out of the federal service here today. letter from Secretary of War Baker. thanking the guardsmen for their service, was read to the men just before they were mustered out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
PERSONAL

Joe H. Beverly. formerly with the Yea atman- Baugh company. will SO to Jacksonville. Fla. in few days. where he will be connected with the Georgia railroad in the capacity of soliciting agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
FARMERS ORGANIZE
 LOAN ASSOCIATION
Large Crowd Attend Pres entation of Home Talent
 Phot0play

Bessemer, February 2S.-(Special.)- Farmers Loan association has been or ganized in this district by a number of interested farmers at Morgan, few miles from Bessemer. This matter has been agitated for sometime and from in dication the place will soon be put on a permanent basis.
 The organization has large member ship and has already received several ap- plications from farmers for loans, and this matter will be taken up with the federal farm loan board of New Orleans. with which body the local association will cooperate. It is believed that the amount required by the federal laws necessary for loan will soon be subscribed.
 A verdict in the amount of $400 was returned by the jury in the case of Boyd Lagle, pro ami vs the Gulf States Steel company, which was tried in the Besse- mer division of the circuit cour yesterday. The court has been engaged today with the hearing of the case of w. H. Banton vs. Sandy Tysinger.
 A gloom has been cast over the entire city by the critical illness of Mrs. w. J. Long, a pioneer citizen of Bessemer, at her home on Carolina avenue Mrs. Long has always been an active worker in the local United Charities since it's or ganization 25 years ago, and Is well known to people in every walk of life. Hundreds of inquiries are being made daily at the family residence in regard to her condition. All of her children are in attendance at her bedside and little hope is held for her recovery.
 FALL A MISTAKE''
 Much interest is being manifested in the three-act comedy, All a Mistake D which will be presented at the High school auditorium Friday night by the Footight club. The cast of characters is unusually well chosen and is as fol- lows: Capt. Obadiah Skinner, a retired sea captain, Edwin Guy; Lieut.. George Richmond, his nephew, Owen Wiliams Richard Hamilton a country gentleman J. J. Haley; Ferdinand Lighthead, in search of wife, Farris Batson; Nellie Richmond, Georges wife, Miss Blanche Bradley; Nellie Huntington, a friend in need, Miss Mamie Joe Reed; Cornelia (Nelie) Skinner Obediah's sister, in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
ROBERT WARWICK WITH
 STAR SUPPORT AT STRAND

Robert Warwick is at the Strand to- day in "A Girls Folly" He is sup ported by Doris Kenyon, Johnny Hines and June Elvidge. It is one of the most interesting picture plays shown in our midst for quite a spell.
 "A Girls Folly is a play which shows the innermost secrets of picture mak- ing. Every detail Of studio as well as outdoor camera work is presented.
 Mary Baker is a romping, carefree country girl with dash of the romantic in her makeup. She spurns the attentions of Johnny Applebloom, who would make mad love in the rural fashion. A nov ing picture company comes into the production of mine, said Tom Aber- nathy, when talking about boosting the admission price. 1 had to pay s2500 rental a week for the production that I of fered. You can imagine what our ex- pcnses are.'
 Around the room, there was 8 murmur of indubitable one-mindedness when the high expense was aired.
 But upon one thing, the commissioners and exhibitors agreed. The tone of the movies had improved remarkably dur ing the past few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Daughter of the Cods''


 In "A Daughter of the Gods" the s1,- ooo0O0 spectacle, in which William Fox has featured Annette Kellermann, the attraction at the Jefferson theatre all next week, with matinees daily, its creator and financial sponsor has eclipsed anything ever attempted in the field of motion pictures. Mir. Fox has stopped at nothing in his ambition to outdo all others in the poetic, the beautifully spec- tacular and the artistic
 Reasoning that all is possible to him who would try. he took over an entire tropical island and from an arid spot created city of thousands of residents, which he governed as supreme sovereign by cable from his offices in New York city. Never feazed by what to another would seem unsurmountable, physical ob- stacles, he diverted river from it's course and razed hills to the level of plain.
 Earthquakes, hurricanes and floods played their havoc for time, but to his credit 1t must be said that never daunted he continued on and finally accomplished what must go down in the history of the motion picture industry as the post high achievement. Miss Kellermann too, &C., complished prodigies In the water and some of the scenes, full of actual peril from high surfing seas and treacherous rock, are full of thrills as well as en- during beauty.
 At the Lyric
 Tom Linton and his jungle girls as- sisted by Grace Lindquist are the fea- turo attractions on the new bill that will be presented at today's matinee. This fea- ture is scenic singing and dancing trop- ical novelty. It is Zulu festival of songs laughter and original dances. "The Up-to-Date Missionary is the title of the attraction.
 "Cranberries' is another big act on the new bill It Is billed as "a little side dish for the epicures of vaudeville and is highly entertaining.
 The Alexander trio with Dennis O'Neill and Al Sexton in the darky act, From Virginia" is expected to prove riot
 Maurice Brierre and Grace King, "the little girl from Boston," and ''the boy from New Orleans" and Torcat and Delizas rooster novelty complete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01

search of hush and, Miss Helen Roden- berg; Nellie Mcintyre, a servant, Miss Kate Nolan; understudies. Miss Helen Drury and John Braley. The proceeds will go to the Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church.
 The home of Mrs. J. B. Pegues was the scene of a. pretty hospitality yester- day afternoon when her little daughter. Catherine, entertained a number of friends in celebration of her eleventh birthday. The house was artisicalIy ar ranged for the occasion in the national colors and music and various games were enjoyed during the afternoon. The guests were then ushered into the dining room, where the same tones were used in the decorations. The centerpiece of the table was the huge birthday cake with Il red, white and blue candles burning on same. Those present were: Mary Stewart Grace Stewart, Louise Chanblee, Elsie Porter, Ina Porter, Florence Gray, Celestine Pey- ton, Malonia Truitt, Marie Johnson, Fran cess Farley, Lucille Veasey, Mavis Eas- tis. Vera Grove, George veasy, Karl Vines, Percy Bush, Gordon Bush, Harvey Vines. Earl Clemmons. John Varnell, Glenn Varnel, Boles Pegues, Cecil Pegues, MT. and Mrs Warren and Mrs. Peyton.
 MdIy S AWdhGulnS, d nOIl6 IdlcnL photoplay, was presented at the Princess theatre today to record breaking crowds and the play is said to be one of the best amateur pictures ever shown. Miss Mary Donahue is the leading lady and is splendid in her part as the daughter of the mine foreman of the Red Gap mines, in love with the mine superintendent Alice Belton, sole owner of the mines falls in love with Ralph Snder and he falls in love with her. Then Mary awakens to the fact that Jack Morgan is wonderful yellow ssnd falls in love with him, while Alice Beaton marries the superintendent. The entire cast of char acters was well chosen and each de served much praise The scenario was written by Mrs. w. H. Lewis of Bes- semer and will be shown again Thurs Gay at the Princess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
Florence Hotel 2d Ave. and 18th St.

SSIThoroughly remodeled and newly fur H|2nished. Absolutely modern. Excellent hcafe. Rates: Rooms without bath $L00
 4per day. Rooms with private bath $1.b0
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
PRICE, sc.
A HERO
GOVERN LEADS GUARD AGAINST
A KENTUCKY MOB.
oefies Men Threatening Judge for
spriting Negro Slayer
Away.

Murray, KY, Jan. 11.-Governor A.
o. Stanley of Kentucky, who made a
hurried trip here on a special train, to
quiet mob threatening to lynch Cir
cult Judge Charles Bush for failing to
hand over a negro accused of murder,
arrived at daybreak and Immediately
took charge Of the guards surrounding
Judges Bush in a local hotel.
Commonwealth Attorney ]. P. Smith
also has been threatened by the mob.
Governor Stanley sent word to the
leaders of the mob that he was de-
termined to prevent the lynching Of
another negro in Kentucky, even at
the risk of his life.
81 intend to see to it that this negro
is given a fair trial at any cost" said
the governor
A few hours after his arrival, the
governor seemed to have the situation
well in hand. Posses of citizens were
formed at Princeton and Hopldnsville
and were about to start for Murray to
protect Judge Bush and Smith. The
governor ordered them not to come
anu Sent "OTu JO HdQuCdn IDdL IQ0
Negro should be held there indefi-
nitely.
A reign of terror existed in this city
last night, the lawless element in the
vicinity completely cowing more timid
citizens who feared even to talk Of
conditions over the telephone to other
cities.
Judge Bush was holding a special
term of court to t-y Martin, the Negro,
who was charged with killing Police
man Piuquid. Martin was kept in Jail
at Hopkinsville for several days be-
cause of the feeling against him here
and when he was brought here for
trial a mob formed to lynch him. 1t
was then Judge Bush sent the prison.
er to Paducah.
This action infuriated the mob who
demanded that the judge bring the Ne
gro back or suffer the consequences.
The judge stoutly refused.
Judge Bush is one of the leading fig
ures of Kentucky and one of the fore
most lawyers of the state. He recent
ly was elected to serve out the unex-
pired term of Judge ]. T. Hanbery,
who died.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

Mrs. Frances ]. Wilson well known
in religious and fraternal circles in
this city passed away after linger-
ing illness at the family residence, 913
Woodland Avenue, December 81, and
the funeral services were held at the
Second Baptist church of which she
had long been member, on Thurs
day, January 4, at HOO A. M, con-
Quoted by her pastor Rev. S. w. Bacote
and under the auspices of New Hope
Temple No. 1873 S. NJ. T. Mrs. Wilson
was born in Kansas City, Kansas, in
April, 1866, and at the time of her
death was fifty years and eight months
old. She was member of the follow
ing Masonic bodies: Western Queen
Court No. 5, Heroines of Jericho, M.
B. Carruthers Chapter, Order Eastern
Star, The Golden Circle. A member of
New Hope Temple No. 1873 and Hos
ana Royal House No. S. M. T., and
has held the position of Past Most An
cient Matron, Past Princess, and Past
Treasurer. She was beloved by all
who knew her for her sterling qualities
and loyal friendship and was devoted
to her husband, her church and her
societies. She will be keenly missed
by those who knew her only to love
her. Her funeral was largely attended
and the services of the fraternities as
well as the sermon by the pastor were
very impressive. The following pro-
gram was rendered under the auspices
of New Hope Temple, Miss Magnolia
Ceremonies.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
AN uP,To.0ATE SCHOOL.

The Editor had ami opportunity to
visit the Attucks School, Prof. VIM. H.
Harrison, Principal anf was more than
pleased with the excellent showing be-
ing made in all the Departments of this
really up-to-date pubAc school. Our
prime object in visiting the school was
to witness the working of the new
d ent al Clinic recently installed
through the philanthropy of one of
Kansas City's foremost citizens and
under the personal charge of Miss
Hanna a trained nurse at the City hos
pital who is constantly in attendance
during the school hours. The clinics
and dental surgery are conducted by
Drs. Chapman, Shelton and Eagleson
and are open each school day and ex-
cellent work has been done since its
establishment January Sd. Prof Har-
rison has been fortunate in surround
ing himself with capable corps of
teachers in the person of Mrs. Sallie
Rogers, Miss Maude Olden, Miss Har
riett Walton, Miss Eva Moore, Miss
Amanda Wheeler, Mis- S Josephine
Yates, Miss Dorothu,u Vandeuver
Miss Victoria Overall, Mrs. Mayme
Webster, Prof. Joe L. Herriford, Jr.,
Prof. D. G. Watson and last but not
least Miss Bessie E. Taylor the Do
nestle Science teacher, whose culi-
nary skill was amply demonstrated in
a delightful little luncheon we were
asked to join the principal in discuss
ing. This luncheon was faultlessly
served under the direction of Miss
Taylor by little Miss Frances Baldock
who was assisted by Geraldine Jones,
and the menu consisted of the most
appetizing soup, roast beef and
creamed potatoes, french peas and de-
licious apple pie, The editor belives
that the well-to-do bachelors who en-
joy good cooking and home life who
permits Miss Taylor to remain much
longer teaching Domestic Science are
crazy. Miss Olden and Miss Yates
who also partook of this luncheon
were loud in their praise of their Do
OClSllGS lioNi uNhOA' ANASHSSA
Harrison is taking hold with master
hand the management of this most
centrally located school of the race
and he is instilling in the children
under his supervision that optimism,
energy and industry that will win for
any people and at the same time is
demanding that their department and
conduct upon the streets and in public
places shall be of nature that will
win the commendation of all with
whom they come in contact.
The Parent-Teachers' meeting OF
Attucks school was held Friday at
2:30 and after music and invocation
the secretary's report was read and
approved after which remarks were
made by Rev. Father anloo of st. Au
gustines p. e. Cturc Discussion O
school extension wal fcontinued witt
Mrs. ]. S. Harris, Mrs. Josephine Jones
and Professor Harrison participating
while the general discussion was leC
by Prof. d. G. Watson. After clos
ing musical number light refreshments
were served by the social committee
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
THE SUMS soLlLoouY.
By Beni. n. Longdon.

am one of the hundreds of news
papers edited and managed by Ne
groes. During the last twelve months
many new names have been added to
my subscription list. OF course, in
that time some subscribers have been
dropped from the list, but in most
cases their delinquencies were of long
standing. Almost as many delinquent
subscribers have pledged to pay up
and take advantage of my Special Rate
Offer for 1917 as have been dropped,
so have good feeling that my pres
ent subscribers represent not only
gross, but, in large part, a net in
crease in subscriptions.
One of the reasons why have been
able to live and carry out the purposes
for which which | was established is
that l have been efficiently managed.
Indeed, the editor has maintained
strict censorship, not only over the in
creasing advertising, but over the
reading matter as well.
My readers ought to know that
have been particularly interested in
those problems that concern the citi-
zens of America. Particularly the
Negro. l have endeavored to discour-
age the wrong and support the right
and thus to become an influence for
good among the people.
Another for my success is that in
appearance l rank with the better
newspapers of the country. But in
spite of this l find so little to pride
myself on, and so much that's deficient
in my condition, it is only natural that
my feelings are changed from satisfac-
tion with myself to gratitude at find
ing myself where l am. l have, as a
matter of fact, been accorded success
in spite of my shortcomings. There
is no denying the fact that | have not
done my best. l have tried all along
to make myself the best weekly news
paper possible, and deserve the sue
cess. But other newspapers have done
all this and made themselves equally
good and oftimes better. To me, how
ever, came the patronage of the pub
lie in such volume as to send me to
SO states and Canada. So as l get
a distant note of the ringing in" of
the new year by bells tolled at mid
night, face the future with greater
strength born of experience, and bet
ter equipped because of 1916. And as
l hear the approaching chimes l must
say to myself as did the old Italian
who stopped on the street corner and
said with tear-choked voice: Data
da sweetest music in ALA da world"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

Dayton, GA letter received last
week by Mrs. Matilda Dunbar, mother
of the late Paul Lawrence Dunbar, .
Colored poet, who died a number of
years ago, tells her of honors which
have been paid her son by the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia
in naming the new high school for
Colored children for the poet. The
new school cost $55O,OOO, and, accord
ing to Principal G. C. Winkerson, au-
thor of the letter, is one of the finest
in the national capital, and the finest
and best-equipped high school for
Colored children in the United States.
The structure will be dedicated Jan
uary Is, while appropriate exercises
will be held during the entire week.
Mrs. Dunbar has been given an in
vitation to attend the dedication ex-
ercises as the guest of honor. She is
also told in the letter that the alumni
association has voted to present the
school, during dedication week, with
four-foot square bronze tablet of Mr..
Dunbar.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
THE YOUNG PEOPLES INTERDE.
NoMINATIoNAL MASS MEETING.

Will be held next Sunday, January
IA, at $3.50 P. NJ, with the Young Peo-
pies Union of Vine Street Baptist
church, 1925 Vine street, Kansas City,
Mo, Rev. T. H. Ewing Pastor. This
meeting is held in the interest of the
Young Peoples Societies of the city.
All B. Y. P. Us, Allen and Epworth
Leagues, Sunday Schools and Y. P. S.
c. Els of the city are invited to send
representative. The program among
others will include an address by Rev.
Daniel Payne Jones, D. D., of Chicago,
III. Subject Putting On a Front or
Be What You Seem To Be-. Also
Prof. ]. r. E. Lee of Lincoln High
School and others will speak. Read
ing by Mrs. ]. B. Wright and Miss
Myrtle Grant. Music by the famous
Rev. A. Moore, Jubilee Singer and
Vine Street Baptist Choir The church
membership of the city is invited to be
present.
Yours for humanity,
Committee:
H. WOODS, Chairman,
MISS c. S. FREEMORE,
MISS NJ. GRANT,
ID. w. ROSS,
MISS B. GILLIAN, Pres,
MRS. P. L. BLACKWELL, Secy.
REV. T. H. EWING, Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Our Special Rate $1.OOOn Now

Do fair days work, and do it as we'll
as you know how. And do it today
just little better than you did yes
terday, and somebody is going to rec
ognize that faithfulness and ability at
the end of six months, and if they do
not, there are other men who will.
want to thank you folks for COM
ing here and listening to the few
things l have had to say. l wanted
to tell you what is in my heart and
to assure you that there are a lot of
good men who are looking for you to
succeed, because if you succeed we are
going to succeed in proportion.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
CITY FOR CHRIST.
Go To Church and Sunday School
UNDAY-JANUARY 2S.

An organization perfected for the
Church and Sunday School Campaign
is now being launched. Are you en-
rolled for service? If not, it is not too
late. Come to the Y. NJ C. A. Wednes-
day night January II, at $500 O'Clock
and receive the district in which you
are to work. Actual campaign begins
Monday. January o. Reports received
each night, ends Friday nigh, january
zS 1871. The foilowing officers we're
elected for the campaign manage
ment; President Mrs. A. Roberts.
Ebenezer; first vice president, Mrs.
Ida birch, Allen Chapel; second vice
president, Mr.. John Williams, St.
John; secretary. Mrs. A. C. Coleman,
Allen Chapel; assistant secretary, MRS.
Olivia Moore, Ebenezer; treasurer,
Miss Nettie Moore. Ward Chapel.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Committee
REVIVAL MEETING,

An old time revival meeting is now
in progress at the Paseo C, NJ. E.
Church, 1915 The Paseo. Rev. w. l..
Brewer M. D., D. D., the Oklahoma
Cyclone, is doing the preaching and he
is preaching, too. He will preach
three times Sunday at HOO a. m,
800 p. m. and 500 p. m. If you want
to be revived go to these services and
if you want your friends converted
bring them along. DR.. Brewer will
preach next week. Everyone is in
vited. j. R. McCLAIN,
Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

Mrs. Minnie Chiles, wife of Hon.
Nick Chiles, the veteran editor of the
Topeka Plaindealer, died after a long
illness at the family residence in To
peka, Kansas, last Tuesday and was
buried Friday. She leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Arnieholas Williams.
wife of the Registrar of Wesern Uni
versity, and Miss Thelma at home;
also husband and two sisters. The
Sun extends it's sympathy to Brother
Chiles in his hour of deepest sorrow.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

The Senior B. Y. P. U. will hold its
regular weeks program Sunday even
ing, January IA, at 6:S0 p. m, to which
the public is cordially invited. The
program will be under the auspices of
the membership committee.
There will be an address by Prof.
J. r. e. Lee. Come one, come all, and
hear him.
MR.. F. G. GOODWIN,
Chairman.
MISS C. L. MOTEN,
Cor See'y.