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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
PYTH|AN PICNIC AT EAST LAKE PARK

Plans are rapidly being completed for the mammoth Pythian picnic which will be given at East Lake next Thurs day, when all of the Pythian lodges in the district combine for the days out ing and amusements
 Water contests, athletic features, games and various kinds of amusements will be sanwiched in throughout the day and every step taken to make the day one of complete pleasure. There will be a band concert, with dancing in the evening at Tokio. The "Dokeys' will have charge of the dance, and it goes without saying that they will have "a great time.
 There will be more than 5000 Pyth- ians in the district to attend the picnic, and great country dinner will be served on the ground. Every family will bring their basket well filled. T. P. Patterson is chairman of the general committee, and H. F. Beaumont is sec retary. This committee has several sub- committees at work throughout the dis trict and they are getting results
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Submarine Captain
 Opened Vine for His
 Captives From America

An Atlantic Port, August T.-Capt. Cyrus w. Crooks, master of the bark Christiane, which was sunk by German submarine August ', near the Azores, was entertained as a guest on board the U-boat and over a glass of wine was told by the German commander that he hated to sink American ships" Captain Crooks related the incident on arrival here today on board an Italian liner.
 The American captain said he was bound home from London when his shir was sunk. Not being armed. he sur rendered to the U-boat
 We left the Chrstiane in two life boats," said Captain Crooks, "and was invited by the U-boat captain, in ex- cellent English, to bring three of my men and come aboard. We were taken into the officers cabin and after giving me receipt stating my ship had been sunk, the commander ordered luncheon served, including wine.
 ''He kept up an interesting conversa- ton while we were eating and more than once declared he hated to sink American vessels ana only did so because we were at war with his country.
 Another thing that appeared to worry him were stories he had heard of sinking of lifeboats by sumarines. I really can't believe these stories,' he said, and so far as 1 am concerned, no lifeboat will ever meet such a fate from my ship
 we spent two hours on the submarine while the Germans removed from the Christiane all her supplies and sunk her with bombs The captain then escorted us to our lifeboats, gave us the direction of nearest land and bid us courteous good-by. The submarine was about 400 feet long and carried two 6-inch guns. The name signed to the receipt I have is Capt. J. Erlinger, German navy. We landed safely at Ponta Delgada."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
At L,oew's Biiou

A bill of unusual quality is the of fering at Loew's Bijou for the first half of the week. The performance is one of the most entertaining seen at the popular playhouse in several weeks, as three of the acts are big time numbers.
 Charles Hoey and Harry Lee carried off the premier honors as entertainers last night. Both are excellent char acter impersonators and their paro dies of popular songs are clever. Their vehicle. "The Nomiee,' is very anus ing and some clever comedy is pre- sented.
 A special feature. which proved very entertaining as well as instructive, was a strong dramatic sketch, 'The Evil Hour" The company of three, headed by Harry English, is talented and a good moral lesson is presented The act is out of the ordinary and holds the interest from the start.
 Homer and Dubard are pleasing sing CTS with a catchy line of comedy. Bill Pruitt, a genuine Oklahoma cowboy, offers treat with it's song numbers, exceedingly well rendered.
 Mable Naynon and her educated birds show rare training and the act holds a real treat for youngsters. Ii is one of the best of its kind.
 The feature play with Ellr Hall in The Charlner," is immeDsely enter taining. Loew's weekly news pictures and Mutt and Jeff comedy reels are also shown.
 The bill on the whole is a stellar at traction and well worthy of most lib- eral patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued yester- day in the probate court as follows:
 Forest L. Kent of Montgomery to Miss Carrie Rainey.
 Charles R. Vaughn of Montgomery to Miss Alice Rainey \ G. R. Gershart of New York to Miss Laura Olin.
 Therefore Bailey of Ensley to Miss Vera Miles.
 stewart Harr of Bessemer to Miss Thelma Scoggins
 c. R. Wright of Jasper to Miss sallie Nelson Norrell.
 J. c. Brown of Birmingham to Miss Lyda Hallman.
 Gordon w. Smith of Birmingham to Miss Bessie Womach.
 August H. Nordwick of Alexander to Miss Edith Hendrixson.
 James J. Robinson of Birmingham to Miss Mary Robinson.
 J. w. Neally of Birmingham to Miss Minnie Hyde.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Seeks Not Money
 But Chance to Earn

To the Editor of The Age-Herald < In answer to the appeal made in your paper, asking for chance to go straight by being given suspended sentence, l am receiving many replies. Some are sending in money Where know the ad- dress, I am returning same. but in to- days mail came a letter Qnciosed) con- taining $1.
 While I appreciate the spirit in which this money is sent, won't you tell your readers just how impossible it is for me to accept same and ask them please not to send any more.
 What I am asking for is that those who are willing, I should be given sus- pended sentence, as explained in my letter in your paper of Thursday, August 23, express their willingness by a few lines to me.
 What I am asking for Is fighting chance to make good by going out into the world and earning the money to make my living and pay back the money spent in the case.
 Accepting money without earning 1t would be the worst thing I could do, as it would have a tendency to make me not realize the importance of being self , dependent, and no matter how kindly meant, would do me more harm than good.
 But if instead of sending funds those who read will help me to get my chance and then see that I do as say, they will be a great help to me, and hope will be a help to others.
 You can see why I cannot keep any money sent me, and as I do not know l. -l.> riyac same to you and be used for the penny war fund, or any good cause you see fit. Sincerely yours
 G. ROY SALISBURY,
 Care County Jail, Birmingham Ala, August 27, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
REVIVAL AT
 AVONDALE CHURCH

Large crowds continue to attend the revival services at the Avondale Baptist church and although it was planned to bring the meeting to a close on Wednes- day it may be continued until the end of the week, according to the statement of the pastor, the Rev. John w. Inzer. The congregation last night was large and enthusiastic and the Rev J. O. Will Hams of Sylacauga, who is conducting the revival preached an inspiring sermon. This morning at 10 o'clock there will be "Children's Service" and tomorrow a special "Flower Service' The public is-eordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
400 MEN NOTIFIED
 BY GREEN CARD OF
 FORMAL SELECTION
Must Hold Themselves in Readiness to Report on Twenty-Four Hours
 Notice

Four hundred Birmingham men are
 today receiving their green cards''-
 and that means that they have been
 selected for military duty and must lhold themselves ready for duty with in "A hours after a call from their To- cal board
 These cards are only notification of the recipients selection for military duty, and a statement of the limita- tions that must be thrown around him 1 until the pink card' Is received, this latter card being the one that calls
 upon the man to report to the local
 board ready to go where assigned. There will be a special class held by the local boards on the twenty-second floor of the Jefferson County Bank
 building today for those men who have not as yet reported in answer to their call for examination.
 The district board has passed upon 1 the 400 men who have been notified to hold themselves in readiness for ser vice, and certified them back to the local boards, from which they were ap- tpealed.
 The following is the form card sent
 out:
 You are hereby notified that you have been selected for military service as part of the quota from local board for (Insert designation by stamp. You will therefore hold yourself in readi- ness to report for military duty at the office of this local board at time to be specified by notice posted at the of- flee of this board in the near future Notice will also be mailed you, but the posting of notice at the office of the board will charge you with the obli-
 gation to report. From the date so spe- ciied for you to report you will be in
 the military service of the United States and subject to military law. While as much time as possible will be allowed you, you are hereby eau toned that the necessities of the ser- vice may require you to be called on very short notice. You should therefore put your affairs in order to report upon 1 "A hours notice."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28

Dr. N. A. Barretts neighbors and friends at East Lake showed their inter est in his campaign for president of the city commission at a mass meeting last night, at which the first Barrett club in the city was formally launched.
 At the meeting it was also announced that a great Barrett mass meeting is to be held at the Jefferson theatre Friday night to be attended by the friends and supporters of Dr. Barrett from all parts of the city
 The East Lake Barrett club will meet at the courthouse prior to Friday nights meeting and will march to the theatre be- tween 800 and 600 strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
POLICE NOTES

The automobile of pr. L. c. Noble of Pensacola, Fla, was stolen from Third avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets at about 10 o'clock last night, according to report made to police headquarters last night. Off, ficers are searching for the missing car
 Detective Lyons arrested Viola Pot ter of I'll North Nineteenth street yesterday It is alleged that she passed two checks which were worth less Following the arrest she was taken to the city jail.
 Gabe Jones. wanted for muracr in Mississippi, was arrested by Special Officers J. J. Nelly and J. D. Jones yesterday Jones is being held in the city jail. It is expected that authori- ties will arrive to carry him back to Mississippi in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Barrett Mass Meeting
 for Next Friday Night
First Barrett Club Formed East Lake Mass Meeting Helt Last Niglt-Will Attend Friday Nights Meet
 ing in Body

It Is understood that the meeting next Friday has been planned on a scale which will show the vigor of the support pr. Barrett is to receive from all parts of the greater city. Some of the best known speakers in town will be on hand and 1t will also give opportunity to introduce Dr. Barrett formally to Birmingham audience. Dr. Barrett served as East Lakes first and last mayor, but the present campaign is his first experience in a campaign covering the entire city.
 At last nights meeting in East Lake the following officers were elected: F. E. Feltus, president; l.. C. Browning, vice president, and Robert Morris, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Board of Directors to Elect Delegates
 to War Council

The board of directors of the Cham Der of Commerce will meet in the direc- tors room this afternoon at S:30 o'clock At this meeting five delegates will be named to attend the War Congress of American Business Men with the Cham Der of Commerce of the United States.
 This congress is to be held at Att lantic City, N. J., on September IS, 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
PRESS COUNCIL TO
 GIVE LUNCHEON
Suffrage Affair Friday Will Be ir Honor of Mrs. J. T. Slater and
 Mrs. H. O. Moore

The press and publicity council of the local equal suffrage association will give a luncheon at the Southern club at l
 o'clock Friday, to which all members of the local association are invited. The luncheon will be in honor of Mrs. J. T. Slater of Columbus, Miss, former chair man of the local council, and Mrs. II. O. Moore, also a former chairman ot the council, who is about to remove from the city.
 Reservations for the luncheon must be made with Mrs Roy Sterne by Thursday noon, telephone Main 5755.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
BOARD OF TRADE TO
 AID MOVEMENT

w. J. Adams, president of the Board of Trade, has named E. B. Irwin chair man and J. D. Rosenburger and J. N.
 Rose as associates on committee to
 cooperate with other civic organiza- tions in a movement paying tribute to
 Birmingham soldier boys when they leave for the front. The committee will immediately take
 steps to get in line with the other qpm-
 lmittees named by other organizations, and some tentative plans will soon be formulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
YOUNG BOY MISSING

Thomas Resha. years old, son of Sam Resha, 200S Morris avenue, was lost yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock, he having disappeared from the Sixteenth street.
 Anyone who can I've the worried father any information about his boy should call him at his address. The boy had only been in theS city for a few days, and it is believed that he became bewildered by his new sur roundings and strayed away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Belgians at West Point

West Point N. Y, August 27-The members of the Belgian war mission wis., ited the Military academy today. They witnessed a special parade of the corps of cadets and were escorted to the princi- pal points of interest at the post. The party had luncheon in the officers mess and returned to New York at the con clusion of the review.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
To Attend Meeting

w. Blanks Everett. general manager of the Chamber of Commerce. will at tend the annual meeting of the National Association of Commercial Organiza- tions' Secretaries, which meets in Chi ,cago.
 The meeting will be held in Septem- Der, on the 24th and 25th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 8 o'clock. Night performances 7:S0 and g o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and fea- ture pictures. Continuous perform ances, 2 to II D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
PERSONAL

Charles B. Ryan of New York, gen. eral passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line, is registered at the Tutwiler. He is accompanied by his charming daughter, Miss Mildred Ryan.
 Capt Charles Hunt Brown, officers reserve corps. arrived in Birmingham Monday morning to spend two days with his cousins. Fulton B. Clark and Lucien c. Brown. He is ordered to Camp Gordon at Atlanta for duty oI: the 29th. Captain Brown will be re membered as Coach" Brown, who had charge of athletics at Birmingham college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28

Ed w. Lind. son of Mir and Mrs. c. E. Lind. left Sunday for Fort Ogle- thorpe. where he will enter the sec ond officers training camp.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Rebekah Dance
Was Well Attended

The dance given here Saturday
night by the Odd Fellows and Re-
bekash was largely attended, over 80
tickets having been sold. Besides the
attendance from this Valley, many
Carson people were present.
In the circle dances Miss Frances
Brockilss and Miss Amy Wyatt each
one box of Geo Haas & Sons candy
given as prizes by r. & NJ. S. Demp-
ster
The lodges realized neat profit
above all expenses, which went for
dishes and furnishings for the Odd
Fellows dining hall.
The music by the Baker orchestra
was excellent and was greately ap-
preciated by those in attendance. The
supper served by the Rebekahs was
splendid and all in all the dance was
a great success.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
CURTz MINE HAS
BEEN SOLD

Alpine county is TO experience un-
usual mining activity this summer,
and according to information received
by this paper from Capt. Peter Curtz,
who is at present in Oakland, Cal,
the Curtz Consolidated Mines COM
pany have sold their holdings in that
county to an eastern syndicate under
bond and extensive developmets will
be prosecuted this coming summer by
the purchasing parties, represented
by their engineers at the mines.
The large ore bodies developed to
the 400-foot level will be opened to
a perpendicular depth of / 900 feet
by shafts and extensive developments
made on and between those levels be-
fore equipment with reduction works
will be installed.
This is good news for Alpine county
and this entire section and the fact
that Mr.. Curtz has been successful In
inducing capital to take hold of his
property. is hailed with delight
Mr.. Curtz. who is at present at Oak
land, expects to return to Alpine
county within the next several weeks
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Honor Roll Of
GdrdnervilIe School

Following is the roll of honor of
thes Gardnerville school for the cur
rent month:
Grammar Grades-Harold lmelli,
Raymond Elges, Newman Jensen, AL
bert Christensen. Stanley Spring
meyer. George Fosdyke, Mabel Jep-
sen, Mabel Hansen, Mabel Mann,
Audrey Springmeyer, Mabel lmelli,
Fred Frevert Smithie Harris.
intermediate Grades-Viola Ruben
stroth, Leona Currie, Jennie Fay,
George lIellwinkel Jennie Kane.
Lester Meder, Lawrence Settelmeyer,
Clyde Dettling, Frieda Sarman, JEFF
fiery Springmeyer, Freddie Berning,
Francis Brown, Gerald Christensen.
Irene Currie, Edna Sarman Arthur
Springmeyer.
Primary Grades-George Menzel
Ida Crorkin.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
c. 0. D. GARAGE
TO UNDERGO
IMPROVEMENT

Dangerb & Larson, owners of the
c. 0. D. garage are planning some
extensive improvements to their prop
erty at Minden and are having plans
drawn for brick building 70x100
feet to adjoin the present stucture.
The new building will face on the
street next to the Minden Dry Goods
store and opposite the new hotel.
When the new addition is completed
1t will give the owners one of the big
gest garages in this part of Nevada.
The additional building has been
made necessary by the constant in
crease in business. The present
garage, while of large size, is not
of sufficient floor capacity for pres
ent business. The building is more
than filled with cars and when new
cars are received, the establishment
is over-crowded.
At the present time Dangberg &
Larson have two carloads of Bucks
and two carloads of Fords on the
road for the factories and are booking
additional orders every day. 1t re-
requires some floor space to care for
25 automobiles, during the time they
are being assembled and made ready
for the road The new building will
give the needed additional room to
care for this part of the business as
we'll as furnish more room for the
storage of cars.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Heavy Percent Of
Lambs Reported

Local sheepmen report that the
lambing season has been very sue
cessful in Carson Valley. despite the
fact that cold weather has been ex-
perienced. Through the aid of good
sheds and lambing pens, the lambs
have been protected from the cold and
the losses have been particularly light.
While the general average will run
100 per cent, some of the sheepmen,
who have better facilities for the
work. report that their percentage
will run as high as 120 per cent
When sheep demanded but a small
price, little or no care was given dur
ing lambing season. but since the
price has reached a record price, the
lambs are given extremely good care.
and every effort is made to save twins.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
MINING OUTLOOK
IS BRIGHT

From all indications mining In this
section is TO be carried on with much
yigor during the coming summer.
The Ruby Hill copper company Is
working big crew of men and plan
TO do extensive work during the sum
mer AT the Longfellow property of
which h. W. Carman Is manager. "A
splendid body of milling ore was en-
countered last fall and crew OF
men abs been kept at work through
out the winter. II is quite probable
that the company's quartz mill will be
put in operation this summer.
The owners of the Winters mine is
said to be planning to get the prop
erty In shape and hope to make a
sale before long.
In the Mountain House district, IA
property opened up by j. +. kearns,
is being worked and ore is being sack
ed for shipment. Other proerties in
that district are expected to become
shippers during the summer.
Ten claims were recently located
near the Lone Pine in Pine Nut where
some excellent copper prospects were
recently found.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
MAN CRUSHED
AT POWER DAM

The breaking of a guy wire on a
derrick being used in construction
work on the Douglas Power COM
pany's dam Tuesday, allowed the
derrick to fall Tuesday afternoon, SER
iously injuring Bob Fountain, one of
the men employed on the works.
Both legs were badly crushed,
three ribs broked and other injuries.
]. l.. Hoffman, under whose charge
the work is being done. came near
meeting like fate, the heavy timber
grazing his head, knocking has cap
off.
DR.. Howell was called to the dam,
and after administering temporarily
relief, had the injured man moved to
the Carson Valley Hospital, where he
lies mangled and crushed with but
slinght chance of recovery. He Is 80
years of age and has no relatives In
this section of the country.
Besides this accident but one other
happened at the dam during its con-
struction, when an employe fell and
broke his leg.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Sheep Sells For
$500 Per Head

Last Friday NJ Jacobsen and his
son, Halyor Jacobsen, Purchased from
r. c. Jensen 700 head of sheep for a
price said to have been $500 per
head. This seems to be an exceed
ingly high price, but when the price
of lambs are considered, the wool
that will shortly be sheared, the
price is really quite reasonable.
The sheep industry is growing with
remarkable rapidity in this section,
and new people are getting into the
business as fast as possible, realiz-
ing the great profits that are to be
made. II is predicted that the sheep
business will remain good for many
years to come and Nevada sheepmen
are fast making fortunes.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Three Feet Of
Snow on. Summit

Chas. Young. wao conducts a re-
sort at Bijou, was down from Lake
Tahoe Friday afternoon and reports
that there is threef eet of snow on the
summit and about two feet on the
road from that point to the Lake. He
advised those who aIe working TO
open the lake road, to postpone act
ion for a week or two, when better
results may be obt: ned.
Mr.. Young is hearty in favor of
an early opening of the road to his
town and stated that the people on
this end of the lake would turn out
and help clear the road of snow.
II is probable that an attempt will
be made to open the road on Sunday,
April eth.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Proceedings Of the
District Court

Judge Langan held session OF the
District Court at AIinden Monday and
the following business was transact
ed
In the matter of the determination
by the State Engineer OF the relative
rights in and to the waters of Barber
Creek and its tributaries, exceptions
to the decision OF the State Engineer
came up for hearing and argument
and was finally submitted to the court.
Alfred Chartz represented Eugene
Scossa, contestant. and George
Springmeyer represented Palmer,
Barber ct AL contestees.
In the matter of the estate of II. ID.
Alderman, deceased, court ordered de-.
cree entered showing that due and
legal notice to the creditors of the
estate of deceased has been given.
7 In the matter of the estate of
Bicente Cordova. deceased on petit
tion of the administrator, court ord
cred that lots and house in Gardner
vile, now occupied by Martina Cor
dova, widow of said deceased, be set
apart as a homestead for the benefit
of the widow of said deceased.
In the case of G. F. W. Danberg vs.
Sattler and Badenwitz, ct ais, judg-
ment and decree was ordered and
entered foreclosing mortgage in
property known as Douglas Hotel
and property ordered sold at sheriffs
sale to jay judgment and costs of
suit