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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28

on which month of 1918 he makes the purchase, will, in January, 1923, be able to redeem his certificate for the sum of s. During the months of December l9l7 and January, 1918, certificates can be purchased for Sf12. For each month thereafter until the end of 1913 an addi- tional 1 cent will be added to the cost of each successive month.
 Purchasers of war savings certificates receive their certificates as soon as pur- chased. whereas the purchasers of lib- erty bonds on the instalment plan, do not receive interest until final payments are made on the bonds.
 By the purchase of thrift stamps. which can be exchanged for war savings certificates, opportunity is given to ac qure savings certificates on the install- ment plan. Thrift stamps can be pur- chased for 25 cents each and when IS of these stamps are obtained they can be exchanged for a war savings certif- icate Thrift cards will be furnished free of charge to the purchasers of thrift stamps. Stamps can be attached to the card as they are accumulated.
 All government employees will aid iu the sale of war savings certificates. Mail carriers, both city and rural, will be supplied with war savings certificate stamps and will sell direct to the public
 Another attractive feature of the war savings certificate is that they can be cashed by the holder at any time by giv- ing 10 days notice. If the certificate is registered, it is payable at the office where it is registered, but if not regis tered, it can be cashed at any money order postoffice. In the case of the loss of 8 war savings certificate, the finder, other than the owner, cannot cash the certificate without committing a for gerry. The name and the address of the owner are written on the certificate and it can be returned to the owner by the finder placing the certificate in mail box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
APPOINTMENTS FOR
 A. M. B. ZION CHURCH

The following appointments were made at the North Alabama confer ence, colored, of the A. M. E. Zion church, held at the Metropolitan church.:
 Tuscaloosa district. Rev. T. R. Gaines, presiding elder, Tuscaloosa station, Rev. J. s. Jackson; Beautiful Zion circuit, A. Cook; Zion Hill cir cult A. L. Green; Jerusalem circuit, J. D. Bunkley; Castle Hill circuit, C.. s. Hill; Center circuit, E. L. Hudson; Banks Chapel circuit, w. J. Coleman; McCalla circuit, to be supplied; Al berta mission, W. M. May; vice pres- ident of W. H. and F. M society, Mrs. Ada L. M. Hall; secretary of the Young Women, Mrs. Lela Jackson; su- perintendent Buds of Promise," Mrs. Rhoda Woods; district superintend- ent of Sunday schools. John Yancy; district president of Varick Christian Endeavor. Miss Lizzie Wood.
 Pratt City district, Rev. J. C. Thomp- son. presiding elder; Pratt City sta- ton z. H. Booker; Fayette circuit, w. H. Mckay; Oak Ridge mission, E. D. Chambliss; Sumpter circuit, A. Ham, ner; Pleasant View circuit, s. G. Gip- son; kellerman circuit, w H. Taylor; Bookwood circuit, John Banks; dis trict missionary. s. M Knox; vice pres ident w. H. and F. M. society, Mrs. Gay M. Moore; secretary "Y's" Bells Harris: of Buds of Promise" Mrs. Ada Gilven; district superintendent of Sunday schools s. II. Brown; district president of V c. E.. Mrs. Queen Chambliss.
 Birmingham district, Rev. J. F. Fitzpatrick presiding elder: Fourth Avenue station. r. w Riley; Besso- mer station, D. G. Howie; East Bir- mingham station, w. D. stanton, Kingston mission. John L. Denkins; Parker's circuit, P. A. Ullman; Pow derly station, l.. R. Moseley; Wood lawn station, J. H. c. Saunders; Thomas Chapel station, J. F. Kennedy; Ensley station, R. Brunette: Browns mission, L. R. Taylor; district mis- slonary, R. McAlpin; vice president " H. and F. M. society, Mrs. Daisy Johnson; secretary 'Y's,' Mrs Bellver Moseley; superintendent Buds of Promise" Mrs. Pinkie Martin: district superintendent Sunday schools, J. W. Walters; district president V. c. E., Mrs Victoria Jones.
 North Birmingham district, Rev c. J. stevenson. presiding elder. Johnson Chapel station, F. w. Matthews: Mt Zion Republic ]. P. Thweatt: St. Mary. Acipco, J IT. Saunders: Mt. Olive Ac- ton P. c. Benson; Mt Moriah. Thomas, w. M Banks St. John. McD. Sharpe: Mt Hermon. T. B. Edge; Stevenson Chapel, to be supplied; Grace station, II Cooley Bethel. Decatur. s. L. Lail q; Duncan Chapel J. C. Matthew's: New Castle circuit, F. D. Gaines. Gadsden circuit, to be supplied; Coalmont. L. M. Johnson: Tuscumbia circuit. to be supplied Florence, to be supplied; ; Coalbure, to be supplied: vice presi- dent W. H. and F. NJ. society. Mrs. M T.. A. Stevenson: secretary "Y's" Mrs M. A. Sharpe; of Buds of Promise" Rcsina Moore: district, superintendent of Sunday schools, A. B. Stevenson; district president of " c. D.. Mrs. Sarah Reese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
MEANS JURY IS NOW
 COMPLETE AND CASE. READY FOR TRIAL.
Court Announces Taking of Evidence Will Start To- day-No Statement by
 the Prosecution

Concord, N. C., November 27.-The
 jury to try Gaston B. Means, charged with the murder of his employer, Mrs
 Maude A. King. was completed early | tonight and the state announced that
 on converting of court tomorrow the | first evidence in the case will be pre- sented
 Either L. w. Wellington, local undertaken who accompanied the body to Chicago for burial, or Capt w. ;. Bingham, Means friend, who was death near here last August, will be the first witness called. This announce ment was made tonight by Solicitor Clement. There will be no opening statement by the prosecution. as North Carolina law does not provide for an outline of the case in advance of the evidence.
 : The jury which will try Means IS composed of nine farmers and three cotton mill workers, and all are mar
 ried with the exception of one, j.
 Frank Goodman, farmer and member
 of county commissioners, who IS a widower. Nearly every man on the Jury is in his early thirties. The jury which
 was selected in one days session after 134 veniremen had been examined, is as follows:
 c. E. Culp, farmer; R. B. Buchanan,
 mill worker; M. M. Lipe, farmer; R. N.
 Honeycutt. farmer James E. Wright, mill worker; J. c. Williams, farmer; J.
 Frank Goodman, farmer; J. G. White, farmer; o. T. Walker, farmer; William J. Irwin, farmer; R. P. Hill, mill work CT; J. H. Reade, farmer.
 The jury does not select a foreman
 until after all evidence is presented
 and they retire to deliberate. The trial started yesterday at spe- cial term of court and after it was agreed to summon a special venire of 150, adjournment was taken until to- day. Once the selection of jury got
 under way it went forward more rap idly than had been anticipated. Mrs. King. widow of the late James c. King of Chicago, from whom she in herited more than $1,000,00, had come from her New York home last August to visit relatives of Means, her business agent, and with Means and a party of friends had taken an automobile ride late on the afternoon of her death. The party was going target shooting, it was testified at the coroners inquest,
 and Means and Mrs King were alone for short time at lonely spring in the woods when she was shot through the back of the head. Accidental death
 was the verdict of the coroners jury
 here and not until after the body
 reached Chicago was the investiga ton
 begun which resulted in Means indict-
 ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
St. Clair Deputy Sheriff
 Is Seriously Wounded

Pel City, November 2T.-(Speeial)--C. w Peppers well known deputy sheriff of St. Clair county, was shot early yes- terGay morning and very little hope for his recovery is held out by the doctor It is reported that Cube Gambrell fired the shot and the trouble arose over Peppers making an effort to make peace between Gambrel and his family The shooting took place at London, nine miles south of Pell City. Both families are well known and highly respected. Gambrell has not been apprehended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
KILBY WILL START
 CAMPAIGN IN 1918
People Not Interested in Political Affairs Now" Says Candidate
 for Governor

Montgomery, November 27.-(Spe- cial. )-Thomas E. Kilby candidate for governor, passed through Montgomery tonight en route to Birmingham from Opelika, and announced that he has TO intention of beginning his cam paign until after the new year and probably not until spring, regardless of the activities of his opponents.
 He said he did not believe the peo- pie are interested in political affairs now and may not be until the govern ment has completed the second call to colors next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
THANKSGIVING FOWL.
 COMES HIGHER IN IT

Washington, November 27-The nations Manufacturing turkey this year will cost more than it did a year ago. Reports to the department of agriculture, made public today, show that poultry raisers were receiving an average of IA cents per pound more for turkeys and 3.1 cents more for chickens on November 15 than on the same date last year.
 Turkey prices averaged 2l cents, 5.4 cents higher than the November 15 av- craze for the last four years, and chick ems averaged F cents. an advance of 5.s cents over the four year average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
SMYER SEEKING
 BIDS ON TURKEYS

"The war department has asked me to secure bids for 30,875 pounds of fresh, young, fat, plump turkeys, dry picked, undrawn, feet, head and wings not removed, weighing from 10 to 20 pounds each, packed in cases or bar rels as required and iced if necessary. to be furnished Camp Wheeler" said Postmaster R. B. Smyer.
 Blank bids may be had at my of- flee to be forwarded to the quarter master Camp Wheeler. Ga. in time for opening, December 5, next"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
DEATHS

Mrs. Edward T. Legare-News has reached the city of the death in Charleston, S. C., of Mrs. Edward T. Legare, mother of Mrs. Fred G. Patton, formerly of Birmingham. Mrs. Legare had visited her daugh- ter here several times. She had been in failing health for quite a while and it was mainly for that reason that MT. and Mrs. Patton removed to Charleston several months ago. Benjamin II. RlchardsOn-Age 70, died at his home near Irondale yesterday morning. Funeral services will bc held from the residence this morn ing at 10 o'clock and interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by widow and two sons E. T. and A. c. Richard son. Woodin's Undertaking company is in charge of the arrangements. Jack w. Durney-Age 40 died at the residence, 40 St Charles street, West End, yesterday. Funeral will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon and inter- ment will follow in Elmwood cem- etery with Johns in charge.
 Patrick H. Chisolm--Age so, died at the residence 1101 Tenth avenue, south. early yesterday morning. MT. Chisolm is survived by widow. two daughters and three sons, H. H. Chisolm and F. S. Chisolm of Bir- mingham and F. J. Chisholm of Plattsburg, N. Y. The funeral will be held this morning from the resi- k dence at 10 o'clock with the follow ing acting as pallbearers: J. H. Hos kinson. E. F. Forbes, J. H. Harri- mnghan and E. J. Chisolm of and J. s. Thorin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
Guarding Water Fronts
 By Police and Troops
 Begun in New York

Washington, November 27.-Guard : ing of waterfronts by the police and troops. as begun in New York, Will be extended to all ports in the Uni ted States under the terms of the Presidents alien enemy proclamation. The extension will be made as fast as arrangements can be perfected.
 It was said today that there is no intention of declaring martial law i'll such zones in the generally accepted sense of the term. Aliens in such ter ritory however, who resist capture will be shot on sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
Three Boys Innocently
 Wreck Passenger Train
Lads Placed Follow Plate" or Rail Which Caused the Derail-
 ment

Fort Smith, Ark. November 27 Three boys. the oldest IS years old admitted today that they innocently caused the derailment of St Louis and San Francisco passenger train near Weieetka, Okla. Sunday in which three trainmen were killed. according to a dispatch from Weleetka
 The boys. it Is said confessed that while playing on the tracks they placed a follow plate" on the rail which caused the derailment of the train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28

The Jonesboro Woodmen of the World, camp No. 376, will give an en- tertainment and box supper Thursday night at their hall at Jonesboro. Fol lowing the box supper play will be given. The following members will take part: M. Willis, Ellis Houston, Rev. J. C. Hill. Joe Brittian, Fred Best, Bert Trayorson, A. R. High, l.. V. Far ley, R. R. Parsons, Fred Ward and A.. l.. Hall. Music for the occasion will be furnished by an orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The home of J. II. Waters, 2620 Avenue [, was completely destroyed by fire yes terday. The house was ablaze before it was discovered, and the family barely escaped in their night clothes. The ori- gin of the fire is unknown.
 Lottie Jones, the little 7-year-old girl who was badly burned three days ago, succumbed to her injuries yesterday. Funeral services will be held at the home lin Furnace Quarters this afternoon with Echols & Angwin in charge.
 The Helpers band of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church met with Mrs. J. B. Larbert on Avenue F., with Mrs. A. K. Wright presiding. Plans were made for the pastry sale to be held this afternoon at the pastorium, on Ave nue c. Other business matters were discussed, and during the social hour refreshments were served to F members present.
 Funeral services over the remains of Willard, the years-and-6-months- old child of Mr. and Mrs Charles Wade, were held yesterday afternoon at the home. Burial followed at Oak Hill, with Echols & Angwn, undertakers, in charge.
 The members of the Shadyside Meth odist church will serve turkey dinners from Il to 2 o'clock today at Kent Bros. furniture store. Supper will be served from 6 to 8 o'clock.
 EnsIey High school football eleven will tackle Jefferson County High school eleven Thursday morning at 1o:90 on the T. C. l. diamond.
 " O. Phillips was removed from his home on Avenue H yesterday to the Nor wood hospital, where he will undergo an operation for appendicitis.
 Mrs. William Avery, who recently un- derwent an operation at her home on Twenty-seventh street, is improving.
 Ray Hassler is convalescent from a severe attack of tonsilitis.
 Ensley Lodge No. 560 A. F. and A. M. will meet this evening instead of tomor- row evening. owing to tomorrow being Thanksgiving.
 Fonville Circle will meet this afternoon at o'clock. Work in the initiatory de- grees will be taken.
 The Ensey Highlands Forty-two club will meet this afternoon with Mrs Joe Sessions on Sixteenth court.
 The Midweek Social club will meet with Mrs A. F. Elliott, 2932 Ensley ave- nue. this afternoon.
 The Shadyside Workers club will meet this afternoon with Mrs C. M. Sharpe, on Seventeenth street.
 Wiley & Russell, son of MT. and Mrs. R. w. Russell, is a visitor in the city while on his furlough before assuming his duties as lieutenant of the field artil- lery at Camp Pike. Ark MT. Russell was accompanied home by his mother, and sister, Miss Roberta Russell, who spent the weekend at the fort and were present at the delivery of the commis- sions by General Duyall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
Drs. Dozier & Dozier Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of Men and Women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28

Much excitement was created last night when the plant of the American. Tar Products company was slightly damaged by fire The fire is thought to have been caused by the tar in the still boiling. oYer.. The blaze was promptly extinguished, but large part of the insulation was burned off, while much of the apparatus was damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28
RESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. November 27.-(Special) Much interest is being manifested in Bessemer by the announcement of the new S25,OOO steel products plant to be erected In this city by the National Steel Products company. incorporated, of Enslev.
 This company has selected site on Eighth avenue between Twenty sixth and Twenty-seventh streets and the plant is expected to be completed and ready for operation by March l. The company will manufacture the Bo- hannah patents, consisting of switch joints, rail guards and other railroad appliances. which have been manufac- tured in Pennsylvania. It has been stated that the company would be composed of small stockholders. R. II. Bohannan, chief engineer of mainten ance of highway for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, has been made president of the corpora ton. while z A. Millar of the con struction department of the $11,00o,0 900 works at Fairfield, is vice president. J. V. Calvin, superintendent of employ ment of labor for the T. C. l., will be secretary and treasurer W. T. Pal mer, superintendent of the rolling mills of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and W. J. Long of Bessemer, with the officers, will con stitute the board of directors.
 The company has been incorporated for s150, 900. This concern has attract ed much attention among eastern cap italists and three of them are in Bcs- semer now. They are: J. B. Fellheimer, W. D. Foley and James T. Hill, all of whom will be connected with the sales department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28

While the Bessemer public is donat- ing so generously to the soldiers the poor at our own doors will not be forgotten. The usual collections will be made at the various churches and the contributions will be given by the school children The high school stu dents will bring their donations Wednesday,, while it is thought that the grammar school will observe Thursday
 Last year a number of the high school girls in the domestic science class prepared Thanksgiving dinners at school and later delivered them to the various homes of the poor. It has not yet been announced whether the girls will do so this year or not The contributions are turned over to the United Charities and are deliv- cred by that organization. Mrs. E. N Owen, president of the charities stateN that a good amount of food and cloth- ing, as well as $50 in money, was re- ceived last year, and hopes that they will be as fortunate this year. Ail who have old clothes are requested to send them in to the charities, where good use will be made of them It was also stated by Mrs. owen that car- load of coal had been received from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail road company, for which the organiza- tion Is most thankful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28

The Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church met this afternoon in the basement of the church in a business and social meeting, at which time Circle No. 2 was hostess, with Mrs w. c. Raty presiding. A business session was held and $52 was turned in by all four bands for the month of November Plans were completed for the bazar, which will be given December IA and 15. An inter esting talk was made by the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor of the church, after which the following programme was rendered: Piano solo, Miss Grace More land: instrumental duet, Miss Phillips and Mrs. J. E. Farris reading, little Cluster McTyiere; duet, Cluster and Zeta McTyiere; reading, Donald Buck and James Lathem piano solo, Miss Alice Ragsdale. About 50 members were pres ent and much interest was manifested.
 Bessemer football fans are displaying much interest in the game to be staged at Redwood Field between the Central High school and the Bessemer High at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning. This is considered the greatest game of the sea- son. and every effort is being made by Coach Harris to keep his men in trim for the occasion.
 The boys are being put through some vigorous training daily and will not be an easy victim for the Crimson and White Instead, they expect to show Central some real football. This team is the only one that stands between Central and the championship. Coach Harris expects to use the following lineup: Me Tyiere and Thomas, guards; (captain) Harrison and English. tackles; Lewis and Lowry, ends; w. c. Baty fullback; Louis Oddo, right halfback; Merritt, left halfback; and Marvin Baty, quarter back. Substitutes will probably be Noble, Smithson and Batson. The officials for the game have not yet been announced
 One of the prettiest social affairs of the season was given this afternoon, when Mrs. w. N. Cosper entertained at a linen shower. complimentary to Miss Bertha Baxley bride-to-be, at her home at East Brighton. The reception rooms were tastefully decorated for the occasion in chrysanthemums and ferns. line which was suspended through the reception rooms and covered with linens was cut just as Miss Baxley entered. showering her with various pieces of lingerie. During the afternoon a salad and ice course was served by Miss Sallie Wilkes, Miss Ellen Cosper and Mrs, J. w. McCorkle, a sister of the bride About 50 cards were left between the hours of and 1.
 IHe HOine Ol AIS V. w. StOdQard was the scene of q pretty affair yes terday afternoon, when she entertained in honor of her little niece. Evelyn Mathews, who celebrated her fourth birthday. The house was attractively arranged for the occasion and the color scheme of pink and white was carried out in detail. During the afternoon plays and games were engaged in by the little people, when later they were ushered into the dining room. where a beautifully appointed table awaited them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28

The members of the Shadyside Meth odst church will serve turkey dinners from Il to 2 o'clock today at Kent Bros. furniture store. Supper will be served from to oclock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-28

Funeral services over the remains of Willard, the 3-years-and- -6-months- old child of MT. and Mrs. Charles Wade, were held yesterday afternoon at the home. Burial followed at Oak Hill, with Echols & Angwin, undertakers, in charge.