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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
Some Conference Notes Among the Methodists
 At Dothan Gathering
By FRANK WILLIS BARNETT

LIS BARNETT
 home at Dothan is open to bishop or humblest preacher on the circuit. He has Bishop Denny as his guest.
 Rev G. S. Frazer is present. He is the son of Dr. J. s. Frazer, commis- sioner of Emory university, and a for mer member of the Alabama confer ence, who is now located at Washington, Ga, is also an author whose work is on sale by the Methodist book concern.
 pr. W. M Cox, the popular pastor at Selma, is one of the men whose opin- ions are always sought by his brethren. He is one of the progressive leaders who numbers his friends by the score He has @ great church and is carrying
 it on to higher levels of usefulness He is one of the choicest spirits in the body.
 Rev J. F. Brice of Gastonburg was raised in Hayesville, N. C., and was a schoolmate of Dr. George Truett of Dal- las. Tex, the great Baptist preacher, who is now in a meeting at Troy with Dr. R. A. Bateman. He says that he was present when Dr. Stuart made the announcement that he was going to give up the idea of being a lawyer and pre- pare for the ministry. His father was a farmer, greatly beloved I find that quite number of the delegates are arriving to go up to Troy to hear pr. Truett. Dr. Truett taught school to make the money to educate himself for the ministry. He is one of the south's greatest preachers.
 Rev. and Mrs. H. Whitehead are here and quite busy. MT. Whitehead is the publisher of the Alabama Christian Edu- cation. He and his wife are looking after the interests of the paper. The laymen met on Thursday after noon to devise ways and means to inter- est the indifferent in the cause of mis- sions. Judge c. E. Thomas of Pratt vile presided and there was quite a crowd of leading men present to take part in the discussion. There is con stantly growing sense of duty to serve beginning to manifest itself among the | lay brothers.
 | much sought out man was Dr. Ju- | lius Magrath of the north Georgia con- l ference, who for 16 years was professor l of modern languages at Emory univer- 1 sity. He was born at Wilma, Russia, and l came to America about 30 years ago, and 1 is very proud of his citizenship. He seems very confident that in some way
 
 1 a stable republic. His memory of the ! prosecutions and restrictions of his race | is buried deep in his memory and the possibility of the Jews finding freedom l is very dear to him. He is a scholarly modest gentleman. His address Thurs day afternoon was greatly enjoyed. l A great number of automobiles are 1 daily docked around the church. They come from all parts of the country about Some from as far as Florida, Eufaula, Clanton, Louisville. Ozark 1 Troy and many other towns and cities l I had temptation Thanksgiving day l I saw a man with pair of pointers and a gun starting on a hunt. It took all 1 the grace and the grit I had to keer l from playing "hookey'' at the confer ence I'm sure he would have let me go along with him. The weather was ideal. The rain making-it possible foI l the dogs to find the birds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
SELECTMEN CHARGED
 WITH KNOWING LAW
 AND MUST COMPLY
Local Boards Must Do All in Their Power to Aid the
 Registrants

2 Washington, Novefnbe CT 30-All per- sons subject to the selective service law, Provost Marshal Growder an nounced today are charged with knowing the law and accompanying regulations, and failure to comply will be considered misdemeanor punish able by a years imprisonment. Failure also may cause immediate induction into military service and will operate as a waiver of any right or privilege which might otherwise have been claimed General Crowder pointed out that all previous exemptions are re- voked under section of the regula- tions, which reads:
 "All exemptions and discharges made prior to noon on December IS and all certificates in evidence thereof are hereby revoked from and after noon on December IS, and all such certifi-' cates theretofore issued shall have no further validity.
 ! "In any case of deferred classifica- tion made under these rules and reg ulations, the Secretary of War may or der sdch deferred classification and any certificates issued in evidence thereof to be revoked and rescinded and the registrant to be transferred to any less deferred class designated by Lhe SecTetaEy except olly dS u AsuSH registrants as have been placed in clsss , on account of legal exemption."
 On it's part the local hoard is to do ever. thing possible to. acquaint reg istrants with their order of liability. 1t is absolutely necessary that each resistrant shall know his order num- her. The board is to mail to regis trants notices of it's actions concern ing them of any duties that they are fn nor n r,N rn n disposition of the claims of other per- sons regarding registrants shall, De mailed to the registrants and the oth- CT persons as. well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
OPELIKA

Opelika, November So.-(Special.) Dr. w. D. Burkhead, pastor of First Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr.. w. F., Hines, pastor of First Baptist church, conducted union Thanksgiv- ing services at the Presbyterian church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
|. ]. ?. SEEMS
 ASHOT ID PIECES"
 IN NEXT CAMPAIGN
By HUGH w. ROBERTS


 Washington, November 30.-tSpe- cinI-)-rhe republican national cof- gressionnI committee, charged with the tasIz of wrestling control of the House of Representatives from the democrats, is all shot to pieces.
 There is to be a reorganization from head to foot. So acute has become the situation that Chairman Frank P. Woods of Iowa and Secretary John Eversman have abandoned the custom of lowing to each othher in passing. In addition, there is loud complaint, not because Rep resentative Austin of Tennessee, as chairman of the finance committee, au- thorizes campaign collections on the per centage basis. butt hat his basis of per centage payment is too large This complaint caused the resignation of Rep .resentative Mckinley as chairman of the executive committee.
 The distress of the republican commit teemen has not been referred to by former Senator Thomas Bourne, now a resident of Alabama, in his carefully prepared campaign literature. The facts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
Flipht Lieutenant Makes
 Escape; Reaches London

London November 3o-Lieutenant Pat rick O'Brien. a native of Seattle, who had been making flights with the Brit
 sh for year, and who was taken pris- oner on the western front by the Ger mans two months ago, arrived in London today after escaping from German prison camp.
 capes from death. On one occasion he was nearly electrocuted on the wires on the Dutch frontier. On his. arrival in London, the lieutenant went Immediately to the American embassy to arrange for his transfer from the British to tha American flying corps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
AdamsOn Will Not
 Resign Seat Until His
 Successor Is Named

Washington, November 3o.-Representa- tive William c. Adamson, chairman or the House interstate and foreign com merce committee, appointed on Septem- Der 20 general appraiser of merchandise for the port of New York, announced after a conference with President Wilson today that he would not resign his seat until his successor had been selected. A convention held in the Fourth Georgia district to name his successor adjourned yesterday until December II, after ses- sion lasting five days and during which 256 ballots were taken without selec- ton. Representative Adamson had planned to take his oath of office late today, but finally decided to postpone it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

Here are a few of the great names in the Alabama conference. All of them have gone to their reward. Jefferson Hamilton, Greenberry Garrett, Edward Wadsworth Thomas o. Summers, Simon Peter Richardson Gone of the most unique characters in Methodism), Allen s. and Mark Andrews. These men had a reputation throughout the bounds of southern Methodism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

Dr. C. c. Daniel made great speech on education on Thursday night it was one of the truly worth while addresses of the conference. He lived up to the best traditions of the, conference in thought and delivery. Rev. R. c. Wil- Hams of Hurtsboro is both editor and preacher. He serves at Warrior Stand and edits the Tribune. He is a live member in east Alabama
 J. D. Flowers is a Methodist layman upon whom the church leans heavily. His
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
GUT THIS QUILT IS WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Out out this Slip, enclose with Sc and mail it to Foley & Co.,. 2S35 Sheffield ave, Chicago, H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial pack age containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compand, for coughs, colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back. rheumatism, backache, kid ney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con- stipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

Sheriff John l.. Moon made Thanks. giving Day as happy as possible for the inmates of the county bastile by serving them a barbecued dinner, in. cluding fruits and nuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

To Drive Out Malaria and Build Cp
 the System
 Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELES chill TONIC. You know what you are taking as the formula is printed on every label. showing it Is Quinine and Iron in Tastelcss form. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

Inmates of the county home for in- digents were served an extra good dinner Thursday. Probate Judge G.. F. Butler and the superintendent of the infirmary had charge of the arrange ments for the dinner, which was very much enjoyed by the unfortunates.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

district has taken up his residence in
Aurora.
Mr.. Hall, one of the parties who
recently took over the Los Angeles
companvS mining property in Auro-
ra. is here on buNiness connected
with the future development of their
valuable mining claims.
Mrs, James Dolan, the popular
school marin, rendered the school
children picnic at Fallon's Nine.
Mile ranch. Autos from Aurora and
Wing6eld conveyed some sixty peo-
pile to the scene of pleasure. The
grown-ups had as much fun as the
children.
The case of Nick Pizunovich VS.
Gro. Rodman for borrowed money
was decided in the Justice Court in
favor of Pizunovich, who was repre-
sented by ] H. White. Rodman's
attorney was Mr.. Pilinger of Yer
lngton. Mono.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

the Hawthorne team, who accident
ally hit the ball and tried to start for
first base. A return game will soon
be PLAYED on the Hawthorne diamond
near the waters of enticing Walker
lake. The street sports were one
continuous round of fun and pleas
ure. The auto race was won by ]. /.
Cain in his Overland, with ]. H. Mil
Ter in his Cadallac some seconds slow
and Harry Lewis with his Ford third.
The evening brought the confetti,
fireworks, free picture show and free
dance, which revelry was continued
until Old Sol peeped over the hills on
the fifth. 1t was some celebration,
but the broncs" for the busting
contest" must have been coaxed from
band OF sheep.
]. H. Miller, wife and two daugh-
ters motored from Los Angeles and
arrived in time to enjoy the pleasures
of the day and shake hands with their
mapy friends.
Sheriff Balzar and County Clerk
Kelso were among those who enjoyed
the celebration.
Mrs. ]. S. Cain and Mrs. Bilib,
Holland Harrington aud family and
all of Bode were down to old Auro-
ia and livened up the crowds by their
genial presence.
Mr.. Armstrong and auto party Of
friends speeded here from Luning to
indulge in the natal day revelries and
incidentally look over the old camp.
A skyrocket skidded to the ground
and Kenneth McKeough was unfor-
tunate enough to be hit on the foot
by it. He was not seriously hurt.
Harry Lewis of the Walker river
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

license was ordered issued.
The Nevada Champion Copper Co.
asked that the Board assist them IN
maintaining road to their property
The matter was referred to Com
missioner Baker.
Several bids were received for the
purchase of the Mineral County High
School bonds and the Nina School
Bonds. The bid of the Reno Nation
al Bank of $5057. Al for the High
School, and of the Farmers & Mer.
chants Bank of $4040 for the Nina
School bonds, we're accepted.
On the request of G. B. Burkham,
who informed the board that he is
now the owner of the Hawthorne
water works, it was decided to request
the Public Service Commission to
postpone any action against the
Hawthorne water works Mr.. Burk-
ham stated that he would take steps
toward the improvement of the SER
vice, but that such course was i'm.
possible now, owing TO the prohibit
i've prices of pipe and other material.
AS a result of recent suggestion
in The BULLETIN the board will en-
deavor to have the State Highway
Commission begin the construc-
tion of the road west of Walker lake
at the earliest possible time. Other
counties which will benefit sby the
road have been urged by the board
to assist in obtaining the immediate
action of the commission.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07
PROCEEDINGS OFTHE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commission
ers met in regular session on July 5tl
with the full Board in attendance,
Otis Weeks, a division engineer o
the Southern Pacific Company, ap
peared before the Board and dis
cussed the controversy regarding
the county road on the east side, o
Walker Lake, which was recently
blocked by the railroad company
The road is on the company right oI
way. Mr.. Weeks stated that be be-
lelved the company would remove
the obstructions if the matter was
fully explained to the proper officials.
A petition was received asking
that new school district be estab
lished at Charebois ranch. The pc.
tition was signed by Mrs, Charlebois,
Mrs. Ricardi, b. Galantuomina,
Santo Ricardo, p. Dazalino, NJ. Gal.
anIutHlna. Inc clerk was requested
to write to A. Rosachi and ask for
further information.
On application, A. Thompson OF
Luning was granted stationary
engineers license.
Twenty-Five saloon licenses were
issued for the ensueing quarter.
F. Fl. Duval, who conc ucts saloon
at Goldsmith, appeared before the
Board to explain why his license
should not be revoked, as was re-
quested by f. J. Siebert Mr. Duval
stated that he at all times conducted
a respectable and orderly house. The
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07
"NONO" Tells About
Aurora Happenings

Tom Cain of Bodie was in Aurora
during the week, in quest of mill ma
chnery.
AL camps like to boast of shipping
ore. Abe Hansen is preparing q
shipment of high grade from the
MARTINEZ Extension. Lots more pret-
>ty soon. So we are not excited.
On July 1st, as the last rays of the
Orb of Day were kissing the eastern
hills of treasure (potry), the dreadful
alarm was given that little Charles
Chambers, two years of age, was
lost. Men and women Immediately
began a search of the bills for the
missing child. When the glad tidings
we're sounded that he had been found
and the little tot had been placed in
his grand MOI hers arms, the linger-
ing shadows of twilight were SOFTLY
merged in the vague of night, but
there was sunshine in the hearts of
all (more potry).
The Fourth Of July has passed, SO
have our dreams OF headacheless
natal day. The dav was opened with
the impressive ceremonies of iude-
pendence days, followed by an auto
mobile parade and 9th II spvrts. The
bill game between Hawthorne and
w ngdeld was won by the latter
team. There was only one bad play
made during the series of innings,
and that was by Jack Mccarthy OF
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07
Aurora Celebrates

Numbers of people from all parts
OF Mineral County and Bodie motor
ed to Aurora in order to participate
in the big celebration staged by the
residents of that place on July 4th.
successful one. all arrangements be
ing well made and the program car
ried out on time without hitch.
There was not dull moment during
the day
Sheriff Balzar acted as master of
ceremonies and Walter McKeough
delivered a patriotic Grafton. The
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07
Mineral County
People IN Reno

The Bulletin man was in Rene
this week and bumped into q mum
Der of folks from home.
Alley Green, formerly of the Nine
Mile ranch, is in Reno, and will prob
ably become fixture. On June 26tt
Mrs. Green presented him with q
bouncing baby boy-No. 8 Mr.
Green has purchased a home in Rene
aud is now negotiating for ranch
property in Washoe County.
p. w. Minton formerly deputy
sheriff at Aurora, Is now resident
of Reno. If you want to know where
anybody in Reno lives, or which is
the best place to eat, drink or sleep,
which of the stores is the best, which
garage has the best mechanics, what
the police and traffic regulations are
and what the different colored light is
on the city hall mean, just ask Pat
Mutton and he will tell you right.
He is negotiating for the purchase of
a 30 room lodging house-close in.
Raymond (Tybo) Mitchell is run
ming jitney and is doing well. He
was recently married and appears as
happy as clam at high tide.
Chas. Pike, formerly of the Big
Injun mine, is in Reno and can al.
ways be found in hotel lobbies talk
ing mines.
B. B. Shepherd is in Reno perfect
ing the organization and incorpora
tion of d mining company. II e
claims are situated in Hawthorne
district, near the old Lapanta. Mr..
Shepperd recently returned from a
pleasure trip to San Diego at d Los
Angeles.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07
Luning Mourns Death
of Mrs. Frank Everett

The sad death of Mrs Frank Ev
erett has cast IL gloom over the little
town of Luning. She was sick but
a few days and passed away last
Thursday evening at the Adams
house. She leaves to mourn her loss
a husband and dear little daughter.
The sympathy of the entire commun-
ity goes out TO the bereaved ones in
their sorrow. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. L. SEQ and family
who have resided here for the past
2 years, departed for Nevada City,
Cal, last Thursday. The best wish
es of their many friends 90 with
them to their new home.
]. McRenolds of the Luning Sup.
plv Co. Store returned from Reno
Tuesday, where he was on business.
Mr.. l.. Bannister and G. W Brown
left for Tonopah Tuesday in Mr..
Rannisters' Super-six to spend the
Fourth.
Mr.. L. Succetti and family have
moved here from Tonopah to make
their home.
Miss Gregory of Reno is the house
guest of Dr. aud Mrs. F, Plymire.
Miss A. Clark of Denver, Colo, is
visiting her mother and brother of
the Luning Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Norris of
New York Canyon left by auto for
Winnemucca the first of last week on
a camping trip.
Anumber of Luningites motored
to Lake Tahoe to spend the glorious
Fourth.
Oliver Compton and Paul Stakes
motored to Fallon Wednesday and
spent the day.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

A nlne pound baby girl was born
to the wife Of Benz. ] Henley in Gold
field on the 29th instant. All we'll
More power to you, Ben.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

L. II. Rouse, having completed
the annual work on his claims in
Alum creek, departed for Colorado
Springs last Saturday.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

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% NJ Shopinsky 80 A Tasson
81 d Tasson 80 A P Usher
80 L A Waliin 81 c F Whitney
IS & Candy 80 ] l Cain
81 + Canizo 3S II Coli
80 ] Doratelli 40 ] F Doughert,
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AS F Haro 46 J Harrington
AZ + r Hayes 4S ] Hutali
4e M Kovich so ] Kromptich
81 J Krznovich So ] LaCass
So B Landaburn 81 WR Laughlin
SIS 7 Madurgo SO B Mancassola
81 S Mario So F Marahiora
50 L A Murphy 90 A A Murphy
81 ] Nickolut 81 ] Niemi
90 S Paoini "a M Pacini
65 J Pardini GO P Pozzi
81 N Prognovich6S L Rakich
% G Rodman 70 ] Ramon
II c c Sharpe 72 V Snrtori
70 J Jocvisso "a A Sternberger
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II J Yputcha 7s F Yrure
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79 + w AtchesonSO S Anderson
SlW d Andrews 50 S Artega
S3 + Bergm IN "a G w BEETLES
IS G. Nj Beetles SO G A Betty
81 ] Bilbas SO D c Brooks
80 J G Busik 90 Ap Chong
81 F Chong 90 DIV Cochrane
90 L f Corneliuso4 ] Culbertson
95 FPDangerheld96 N D AMIGO
81 A Delmoto 90 J Diaz
90 H S Eide 100 F w Fall
101 B Farano 102 H d Fletcher
1o3 A c Flowers 104 w Frickinger
los Gallo Givia 100 F Gomez
107 ] Gomez 10S N Creenman
100 H r Greer 10 ] Hernandez
Ill M Hirano 1l2 J E Isom
113 o d Jepson ia I Joe
145 T L Jones 116 M Kamimiya
III D Keremes 11S G X Keremes
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121 Fl A Leon 122 ] Lee
123 c P Letzringl24 G H Lewis
125 A Lueck 126 H Lueck
127 J T Maloney128 K D Markas
12o E D Markas 13O G Mantez
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1873 M Murakami134 M Murillo
135 J McDermott l36 R McGee
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139 J A McIntire lao c Naletilich
141 L Narvaez 14l P K Nichols
143 8 Okimura 144 p Orosco
145 P Queniehes 146 5 L Ramer
147 J Riddell 143 A v Robson
149 J Rochios $50 B S Sallos
Isl G d Smith 152 F Sumerfeld
153 B B Suttle l54 F ] Taylor
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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

The Nevada State Fair will be held
at Fallon beginning September 18th
and closing September 22d.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07

Declaration of Independence, read
by Miss Mabel Miller, was interrupt
ed by frequent bursts of applause.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-07-07
Mineral County
Ready for Draft

The draft exemption board of this
county, which is composed of Sheriff
F. B. Balzar (Chairman), DR.. +. G.
Pache and County Clerk S. II. Kelso
The names of all the persons regis
tered have been numbered and the
numbers forwarded to Washington
According to plans recently made
public each district will be called on
to furnish two,thirds of one per cent
OF its estimated population. This
means that Nevada will be called on
to furnish l,05l men, and Mineral
county about 80 men. Following is
list of those registered in this coun-
ty together with their serial number:
Bisbee daily review., 1917-06-03

mainly. of building lands and ground rents in Birmingham and the Barford Hills estate. Miss Ryland. who had been munificent benefactor to. Birm- ingham, died in 1889, and one of her solicitors read her will directly after her burial
 She left property in Birmingham ro Frederick Ryland, a kinsman. and S1, 100000 to other relations and friends and to charities. She settled on Charles Aston Smith for life. and then to his heirs, her extensive proper ties in Birmingham, Warwickshire and elsewhere, and her residuary personal estate, estimated to be worth another s1,500,0O0. He was directed to take the name and arms of Ryland in addi- tion to his own.
 At her death the total value of Miss Ryland's property was estimated at upward of $1O,O00,O0O. But the in,
Bisbee daily review., 1917-06-03
ROMANCE IN FORTUNE
 LOST BY VICTIM OF
 EUROPEAN STRUGGLE
Death of Captain Smith-Ry- land Recalls How Woman Left Estate In England To His Father.

LONDON, June 2-The late of Capt. Dennis Smith-Ryland. of the Yeoman- ", who, after displaying the greatest bravery, died of his wounds last month. is doubly pathetic. Only 26 years old. he was engaged to marry the charming Miss Enid Petre, and death snatched from him, too. a for tune of many millions and a splendid estate which came into his family un- der romantic circumstances. This es- tate. passes to his brother. Charles Ivor Smith-Ryland, an Etonian, now serv- ing in the Coldstream Guards.
 Capt. Smith-Ryland was the younger son of Charles Aston Smith-Ryland. of Barford Hills, Warwick. There were great reJoicings when the son was of age, by his fathers death ne came in Co the vast property in 1914. The es- tate was left to Charles Aston Smith by the late Miss Ryland, who had been greatly attached to his fatlier and had taken a deep interest in himself as Q boy. The landed property consisted,