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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

, were sent to the treasury department to cease transmitting details of the arma- ment and armed guards on merchantmen entering American harbors on the ground that henceforth no restrictions will be
 placed on such vessels. Announcement will be made shortly that allied war ves- sels have been given free admission to American harbors. It is probable, how ever, that with the seizure of German shipping here and the enlistment of the American navy in the patrol forces. the entente will withdraw virtually all war craft from this side of the Atlantic. | Negotiations are now practically com pleted for the admittance of American armed ships into neutral European har- | bors. All European neutrals are expected | to receive them, except possibly Hol- | land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
YOUNG WOMAN IS
 INJURED BY AUTO

Miss Pearl Pappas, 101 Grace street, East Lake, was painfully injured at 8 o'clock last night when a Ford automo- bile driven by Officer R. F. Wyatt ran upon the sidewalk at Sixty-eighth street and First avenue, Woodawn, and knocked Miss Pappas to the ground. MT. Wyatt stated that he lost control of his machine Miss Pappas was removed to her home, where she was attended by Dr. H. A. Elkourie. No arrest was made last night in connection with the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
CONDUCT REVIVAL AT
 WOODLAWN CHURCH

most successful revival is being con- ducted at the Woodlawn Methodist church, the Rev. J. o. Hanes, state evan gelist, doing the preaching. Services are being held each morning at 10:30 o'clock and at 7:30 o'clock in the evening. Forty additions have already been made to the church membership and the services are to be continued throughout the coming week. Large crowds are attending each service. The Rev Robert Echols is pas tor of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
TWO SUSPICIOUS MEN ARE SHOT BY GUARD
 AT RAILROAD TUNNEL

Trenton, \. J.. April 1.-Two men. who were said to be acting suspicious- 1y, were shot and wounded here carly today by national guardsmcn on duty at the Pennsylvania railway tunnel on the Delaware and Raritan canal and approach to the Delaware river bridge of the railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor

Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor aged 76 years. died at her late residence in Ketona early yesterday morning. The remains were sent to Plevna at o'clock last night by the Shaw Undertaking com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
Mrs. Mattie A. Holmes

Mrs Hattie A. Holmes, aged 40, died in a local infirmary at 4:10 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of several weeks. The body was sent to Social Circle at 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

The seizure of German ships laid
 up in American harbors was the sub-
 ject of interested comment, and legal
 officers of the government began con- sideration of the question of whether
 the United States can confiscate the ships outright or must pay for them after the war.
 In any event. as soon as they can be
 made seaworthy, the fine merchant fleet thus acquired will give America a mer-
 chant marine that could not be dupli-
 cated in several years and add more than
 6O0,000 to the tonnage available for the to the allies.
 Both houses of Congress have ad- journed over until Monday so that their committees may be free tomorrow for preliminary work on war legislation. TO RECEIVE CONGRATULATIONS OF ENGLAND AND FRANCE Word that King George and President Poncare had dispatched messages of coh-
 graduation to President Wilson was re- ceived unofficially Only unofficial infor- nation, also, came concerning the ac- ton of President Menocal of Cuba, in
 recommending a declaration of war
 against Germany by Cuba, and the grow ing sentiment for war in Brazil. Foreign relationships of the United
 States today underwent the greatest change in the country's history, sweeping
 away practically all the questions of the past two years and substituting entirely
 new problems, As a result the state
 department is being entirely reorganized
 and the great mass of routine which has
 overwhelmed even the highest officials
 is to be redistributed along new lines.
 An enormous amount of work is expect
 ed in the near future. with various com
 missloners military, economic and dip-
 lomatic, going back and forth between
 this country and its allies. There will be endless communications on matters of common interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
Edith Johnson

Funeral services over the remains Of Edith Johnson, the 18-month-ol daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. w. John son. who died at the family residence in East Lake Thursday night, were held from the residence at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Eastes cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
Deaths and Funerals
Samuel Betts

The funeral of Samuel Betts, aged S7 years, who died in a local infirm ary early yesterday morning, will be conducted from the private chapel rof the Johns Undertaking company at ? o'clock tomorrow afternoon, with in terment in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
Annie May Davis

]'HR
 The remains of Annie May Davis, the 3-week-old daughter of Robert H. Davis, who died in local infirmary late Thursday night, were sent to Margaret at o'clock yesterday aft ernoon by the Johns Undertaking com pany.
The Press., 1917-01-11
HOLLAND,

Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Simpson are spending few days in New York.
 Sumner Simpson has returned to the Hotohkiss school after spending his vacation with his parents.
 Most of the farmers have harvested their ice from Edward Orandall's pond The ice was nice and clear and IS inches thick.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Hall and daugh ters and MT. and Mrs. John H Steele were the guests Sunday of MT and Mrs. M Raymonl Steele of West Hart- ford.
 The Ladies Aid of the Lee Metho. dist church will meet in the town hall Wednesday afternoon and evening. Supper will be served from to 8 o'clock.
 The Ladies society of the Congre- gational church will hold their annual business meeting and election of officers Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. F. Case.
 A. F. Ludwig is the first dealer to commence cutting ice He has been building a big addition to his already large ice plant, expecting to harvest the greatest crop in this section.
 Mrs Frank A. Luhrsen, who is ill with diphtheria, is somewhat better. She is attended by Dr. Shepard of Ellington who is taking care of Dr. Bran's practice while he is in New York.
 The White school holds the town banner at present, the attendance for December being 99.18. Miss Lynch has been encouraging the children to have perfect spelling lessons and one day of this new term only one word was missed in the whole school.
 The funeral of Adino E. Brooks, who died at the Soldiers Home in Noroton. was held yesterday morning at the Grand Army rooms in Rockville. MT. Brooks was born in Holland in 1884, and, with the exception of a few years in Noroton had always lived here He was a member of Burpee Post, No. Fl, c. A. R., of Rockville. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Charles Blinn of Vernon, and three sons, 0. W. and George M. Brooks of Holland and Olin L. Brooks of Nye street, Rockville. Burial was in the Skunkamaug cemetery.
The Press., 1917-01-11
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NnrIrns .

Matter under this head 10 cents per line. Ladies and Children's Coats and Sweaters one-third less this week al WaSserman's.
 Hart Sehaffner & Marx Clothes, Mod srn Clothing Co.
 -Dutchess Trousers lOc bt.tton, $l a rip. ModerE Clothing Co., opp. post office. At a regular eonyocation of Orient Chapter, No. 42, R A. M., it was ordered that the following be entered upon the records of the chapter and copy pub lished In The Press
 The shadOws of afllction are over our chapter. a vacant chair, broken circle, the sad message of the death of Compan- lon Adelbert Needham reminds us that Orient Chapter has lost a worthy member and enc who has long been loyal, true and faithful companion
 Time will demonstrate the loss of this life to our chapter, our community and the world
 We know his devotion and his ever gen. erous response to every interest of our chapter.
 We mourn the loss of a worthy com panion and a valuable cltiE. n.
 c. B TsCHUMNI,)
 Fl. K JONES, Committee.
 c. R. NEWTON,
The Press., 1917-01-11
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Regular meeting of the L. A A. O, Fl. Thursday evening.
 The Knights of Columbus will give a social next Tuesday to the members and their families in Society hall
 Miss Ruby Bowler has resigned her position as teacher in the Crow Hill district school Miss Alice Ward is substituting there this week until an other teacher can be engaged.
 There will be a meeting at the Current Events olub.rooms on Friday afternoon at o'clock for work on surgical dressings. All who are interested in this work, whether mem- bers of the club or not, are cordially invited to help.
 e It is rumored among the trolley men that the iuterurban line between Burnside and Rockville is to be dis continued and the surface line will be used instead. It has been necessary to change cars at East Hartford be- cause the wheels on the interurhan trollsys required Trails which could not be laid into the center of Hart ford, and the line has been expensive to the company, as an extra man, a pilot, has to be placed on each car running on the steam road tracks. This report is noE verified by trolley offi ioials.
 At the annual meeting and supper of the Congregational church last Thursday evening the following officers were elected: Deacon for three years, c. W. Amidon, (descuns holding over, ]. Fl. Valentine and J O. Conyerse); clerk and treasurer, c. E. Brown The above officers with the pastor, Rev. l. Rees, Sunday school super intendent, J. P Wagner, president of the Y. P. c. F.. Miss Ethel Moore and the following make up the church committee: (Emeritns, Mrs. James McLaughlin) Mrs M F. Harris, Mrs. O. E Butterfeld, Mrs. Lewis Mo. Laughlin, Mrs F. Fl Spslman. Enos E, Penny, Mrs. George Rumbelow, Miss Elinor Valentine and O. F. i Chandler, secretary, were elected 1 8 committee on benevolences. The officers of the Sunday school were ratified at the meeting Superintendent. J. P. Wagner; assistant J. O. Converse; secretary and treasurer, Miss Mabel | Meyers; executive committee. Miss Hattie MCCullooh, Mrs. O. R New ton, O. Fl. Moore.
The Press., 1917-01-11

Willis Gowdy of Thompsonville Rev. Earl H. Thayer of Somers performed the ceremony, the double-ring service being used. The couple was uu- attended. The bride was gowned in a dress of taupe -georgette crepe over pale blue charmeuse, with gold trim. mings Several checks came to them from relatives. MT. and Mrs. Gowdy's s wedding trip will include a stay in New York, from which they sailed Saturday for Cuba, where a month will be spent. They will make their home at 23S Pearl street, Thompson vile. The bride is a graduate from Enfield high school, and the bride. groom in last years class of Swarth. more college.
The Press., 1917-01-11

who died 3 few years later. She ii survived by her son, Harrison, 8 years old, her parents, MT. and Mrs. Russell Oolburn, of this place and two brothers, George and Clifford, of Burlington, Vt The funeral took place this afternoon at Springfield, the former home of her husband and where his mother still lives. The interment was in that city.
 Staf6ordville.
 GARD OF THANKS. members of the M. E. church wish to thank the Rock Meadow circle for their gift.
 O. F. Williams is confined to his home by illness
 Mrs. H. A. Bosworth is confined to her home by illness,
 Miss Mary Carrig, the Rock Meadow tea 3her, was a week .end guest ot Miss Ifabelle Bowden
 Miss Marjorie Lyon was taken to the Johnson hospital on Monday. for treatment of the eyes.
 T. N. Lyon is having the house occupied by MT. and Mrs. John Rish . ton wired for electric lights. l. Miss Bertha Belcher and Berton BelchHr visited relatives in South Coventry few days last week.
 Methodist Church Notes: The fourth quarterly conference will be held in the vestry Saturday at 30 o'clock All members are urged to be present Sunday morning subj sct: 'The Thoughts of God " ......
 The men of the M. E. church will serve an oyster supper in the vestry Thursday evening There will also be au entertainment consisting of speaking by the young men, and sing ing by the male quartet of Stafford. Adults, 25 cents; children under 12 years, 5 cents.
 West Stafford.
 Abner Chaffee of Hartford visite his sister, Mrs. Cora Gold, on Sunday.
 A very pleasant birthday party was given for Louis Demars at his home last Saturday evening. a.
 N. P. Harding has resigned his position as night watohman at the Central mill. He is succeeded by Charles Lawrence.
 A daughter, Harriet Emily, was born on Jan. 4th GO MT. and Mrs. Clifton Ellis of Somers, and grand. daughter to Mir and Mrs E. D. Ellis of this place.
 Mrs. H A. Glazier attended the funeral of the seven-months- son of MT. and Mrs Allison Ravens in last Sunday. Mrs. Havens will be remembered as Miss Grace Smith, who formerly livel here
 An exhibit of the work of last quarter for the Junior Sunday school class, Mrs. LaVergne Dimock, teacher, was given last Sunday. The prize of a pin that has been offered was re- warded to Eva Atuhinson. Claude Barlow also received honorable men. ton.
 The following officers have been elected by the 0. E. society to serve for the ensuing six months: President, Miss Mary Ballantine; vice -presidentb s. H. Bradway: recording secretary. Mrs. J H. Greaves; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. L. Bradway l treasurer, Mrs. Hattie Pomeroy pianist, Miss Mary Ballantine; chair man of committee, prayer meetinFt Mrs. M. L Bradway; lookout, s +. l Bradway; social. Miss Margaret Ballantine; flower, Mrs G. M. Bar low; missionary and calling, o. P. Bradway; music, Mrs. l. Dimock.
The Press., 1917-01-11

The regular meeting of Myriad
 Rebekah Lodge will he held at 2. .8G Ip. n.
 The public schools opened on Mon. day for the winter term of twelve weeks.
 John E. White has sold his block and store on Center street to Angelo Cassagrande.
 Miss Mildred Hanley has gone to Lisbon, N. H., where she is substitut- ing as a teacher
 There will be an important meet ing of the Ladies' Aid society of the NJ. E. church at the home of Mrs. ". H. Reed, Friday, at $40 p m.
 The adjourned annual meeting of the Stafford Springs agricultural society will be held at the Springs house next Monday afternoon at ? o'clock.
 A s5 prize in gold has been voted by William Horton camp, Sons of Veterans to be given to the pupil of the Stafford high school writing the best essay on "Grant as a soldier. ''
 Rev. c. G. Scrivener of Norwich, district superintendent of Norwich district, will preach at the Methodist church on Sunday morning The pas- tor will preach at the evening service.
 The play, Red Acre Farm, " which has been played twice at Memorial hall in the Hollow, will be given at St. Edwards hall by the grange on Jan. S1, for the benefit of the hospital
 Reserved seats for the high school play, "The Arrival of Kitty" will go on sale at the store of James Warren. Friday morning at 8 o'clock. Reserved seats will go on safe at Stafford Hollow at the Cady store, Saturday morning at s o'clock.
 There will be a meeting of the Choral Union at the Business Mems club. Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. MT. Waite will meet with the chorus and work for the coming season will be discussed. Former members and all singers wishing to join the chorus are urged to be present at this meeting.
 All of the machinery is set up at the new mill of the Stafford WorSted Co.,, and the plant is now heated by the boiler which has been installed. The windows are so arranged that there is excellent light for the workers. The water wheel is nearly ready for use. There are now about 50 hands at work and they need near ly 90 more to run all of the machinery.
 Rev. J E Clark of Suffield oele- hrated his 25th anniversary last Sun day. A large congregation attended the services Sunday morning and the program was elaborate as were the decorations. The sanctuary was nicely trimmed with flowers aud palms. After the services a S5u0 purse was presented to hrm The Rev. J E Clark is the brother of Mrs. Margaret Rafftery of this town
 Stafford high beat Southl ridge high last night by a score of 43 to 20 The lineup:
 Stafford. Snuthbridge. zuslansky If Lindell 3eruarda, ". Sullivan If Morse Murray Trainer 5riffith rg MoCrea l. Sullivan lg Lucier
 Score Stafford high 43, South ridge high 20; goals from floor, 8, Kuslansky B, Murray II, !. Sullivan, Morse ,, Lindell ?, T. Trainer; goals from fouls. Kuslansky [, Trainer 3; referee, Buckley; SCOT IT, Johnson; timer, Letturey; time If h dives, 20 minutes.
The Press., 1917-01-11

Miss Angeline Sena has accepted permanent position as commercia teacher at the Somersworth, N. H. high school.
 Miss Helen Mowry has returned tt school at "The Gateway" New Ha ven. after visit with her aunt, Mrs c. P Bard A party of twelve young ladies were en'er aimed in her honor ar the Bard nome. last Saturday after noon.
 Tte aunusl Sunday school board meeting of The Merho list church wa. held at. the home nf F F. Patten last even ug Annual reports of all off oers were read aud the following off oers were elected fir 1917: Superin. teu'lrnt, F. F Patten; assistant su. periutendent, R W Ellis; superin. tenieut of primary department, Edith G. Cushman; superintendent of home department, Mrs. O. P. HodRson assistant of home Depart, Miss F. B Washhurn; superintendent of cradle roll, Mrs G. W. Eaton; assistant su. perintendent of cradle roll, Ethel Whitaker; secretary and treasurer, W. H Parkhurst; assistant secretary and treasurer, E. L. Reynolds; mrsi cal director, Marjorie Eaton; librari an, Gladys Cummings; pianist, Vera Kaddy.
 Stafford.
 Parties are getting the town hon C ready for moving pictures.
 Illness prevented Geo. Fl. Bray at. tepding to his duties as dyer for the Wm. Park mill last week.
 Miss Harriet Wier, sufferer from asthma, was taken to the Johnson hospital last week Wednesday.
 Hon. Joseph G. Camp is the speaker for the second lecture in the free course at Memorial hall Jan. B.
 Mrs. Jane Lavery, who has been i'll for several weeks with heart trouble, was taken to the Johnson hospital last Saturday.
 Dr. I. P. Booth is attending the state grange meeting at Norw ioh Tues day, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, being appointed by Master Brown as his proxy.
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold their annual business meeting for eleoting officers next Thursday. A good attendance is desired Supper serv ed from to o'clock. Hostesses :: Mrs Monroe Wright and Mrs. J. A. Beloher.
 At the regular meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening the officers will be installed for the ensuing year: M, J. P. Brown; O., Geo. H. Lord; secretary, Mrs r. A. Lasbury; treasurer, Miss Mabel Booth; lecturer, Mrs. Alice Dimiok, steward, R. A Booth; A. S, G. D. Ide; chaplain, Mrs Julia Ensminger; L A. S., Mrs. J. P. Brown; G. R., Paul Booth; O., Millred Webster; F., Alice Webster; F., Edna Ensminger; pianist, Mrs. Inez Lasbury; janitor, Paul Booth; Postmaster, J M. Larned Rill act as installing officer. The installation supper will be served at o'clock.
 News was received last Monday of he death that afternoon of Mrs. May dosley, S9, at Burnside. She had ,een seriously i'll with a complication if diseases the past three weeks. Her mother, Mrs Russell Colburn, being with her all the time. She was esident of this village many years and las many friends and acquaintances who will be shocked to learn of her leath. She married Frank Mosley of Springfield some twelve years ago,
The Press., 1917-01-11
SOMERS.

EKibbe Pierce of Springfield spent Sunday in the home of his mother, Mrs Belle Pierce.
 Misses Margaretta and Ella Grover have as a guest their cousin, Miss Marion Ellis of New Britain.
 Mrs. Charles M Gager has been a recent guest in the home of her cousin, Mrs. Donald Spencer, in Hartford.
 EMr. and Mrs. Clifton M Ellis are receiving congratulations on the birth of daughter, Harriet Emily, Thurs day morning.
 Mrs. Fred A. Pease returned last week Monday to her home in the ninth distI jet after being in the John- son hospital, Stafford Springs, for two weeks following an X operation for appendicitis.
The Press., 1917-01-11
ExcluRiNn.

'I was surprised to hear that you were NewcOme's guest at his week end party. How can you associate with such vulgar upstart?"
 q didn't. There were so many nice people among the guests that we didn't have to associate with the host at all.' New York World.
The Press., 1917-01-11
Bio Difference,

"Do you know the biggest difference between an egg and a man?" asked the fool.
 'What is the biggest differencp?" de manded the sage.
 "An egg never gets too fresh" re- piled tSe fOol.-Cinrinnati Fnquircr.
The Press., 1917-01-11
MANSFIELD.

Daniel Flaherty. 78. died at his home, No 198 Jackson street, Willi. mantic, early Sunday morning of apoplexy. He was a native of Ireland, but came to this country when young. He served in the Civil War. For many years he lived in Mansfield where he had a farm and went to Willimantio to live ten years ago. He leaves three daugl ters. Mrs. Charles Baker and the Misses Margaret and Annie of Willimantic, two sons, Dennis of Wilmington, Della, and Daniel of Stnrrs The funeral was held from his home at 45 o'clock Tuesday morning. Requiem high mass was sung in St Joseph's church at 10 o'clock by Rev. T F. Bannou. The3 funeral was attended by dele gation from Francis s. Long post. G. A. R., of which the deceased was a member. Captain Charles Fenton, Commander Jerome B Baldwin, ex- Commanders Thomas Ashton and James Haggerty acted as honorary bearers. Joseph Flaherty of Whining ton, William, James and Frank Flaherty of Rockville acted as active bearers. Burial was in St Joseph s cemetery.
 GurleYville.
 Paul Langer is again at work for E L. Smith.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society will hold clam ohowder social at the con ference room Friday night at 6 80 p. ID.
 The Sunday school board met last Saturday evening at the home of H. E. Simonds for the purpose of re- organizing. Reports were given by the teachers and officers. The very complete report read by the secretary showetl the Sunday school to be in ex- cellent condition. After the reports were given the following officers and teachers were chosen for 1917: Super intendent. Rev. J. B. Ackley; secretary and treasurer, Arthur Wood librarian, Mrs. Edith Wood; assistants respective ly, O. H. Conanr, Miss Arelene Dun. ham and M ss Ethel Simonds. Hiss Smith was chosen organisr. The following teachers were voted in Miss O. N. Turner, Rev.J. B. Ackley. Mrs. Mariette Walker, Miss Ida Smith and Mrs. Mary Simonds; reserve teachers, Mrs. Luey Smith, Mrs, Agnes Dimock, Mrs. Mary Chapman and Ed ward Bates.
The Press., 1917-01-11
UNION.

Fred A. Moore and his mother, Mrs. Lyman Moore, visited friends in Charlston .this1 1week.
 supervisorIt kN. J. Bond held a teachers meeting at the Mashapaug school l-house last week. - -
The Press., 1917-01-11

Any skin itching is temper tester. The more you scratch the worse 1t itches. Doan's Ointment is for piles, eczema-any skin itching. Soc at all drug stores.
The Press., 1917-01-11
VELVETTN A T

aXThe eclipse of the moon was observed
 by someglastE Sunday night. Possibly
The Press., 1917-01-11
WestfOrd

Nicholas 0 Davis, aged 6 years, son of Charles and Matilda (Botts ] Davis, died at the home of his parents in Westford Tuesday morning Buri. al was in the Westford cemetery.
 Paul Rehak, aged 72 years, farm. CT by occupation, died at his home ill Ashford Mon lay afternoon. The de. ceased was born in Austro- Hungary. The funeral was held at the house Wednesday, afternoon at l o'clock, Rev. B. O. Bugbee of Warrenville officiating Burial was in the Ash ford cemetery.