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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
IDEAL WEATHER IS BRINGING CROWDS ID THE AUTO SHOW Attendance Yesterday Was Larger Than on First Three Days Combined DEALERS OF STATE
 MEET HERE TODAY Record Being Made for Sales of Cars, Declare Exhibitors-To
 night Is to Be Society
 Night

A record for actual business and the exchange of cold hard cash is being set Pat the Birmingham automobile show. Yes terday the first five persons who paid admission into the building bought cars, and during the day more than 20 machines were sold.
 Out-of-town dealers and various factory representatives are marveling at the con crete interest being demonstrated by Br- mingham motor enthusiasts, and they say that never at any southern show have they seen as many sales made in one day.
 And the prospects,. Well, it would be difficult proposition to enumerate the prospects They equal in round figures almost the total number of tickets pur- chased. Because the exhibitors say that there are few persons visiting the show who are not actually interested in the purchase of car the exchanging of one oS the upkeep of the one they already own
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
FAVOR
 TENNESSEE MARBLE
Alabama Product Selected for Interior of Birming-
 ham P0stOffice

Alabama marble has been accepted by the government for the interior of the new Birmingham postoffice, and warm fight is on between Tennessee and Geor- gia for the contract for the exterior mar ble.
 For interior work, the Alabama marble is without an equal, according to Sidney Hitler of the Alabama Marble company, but it was not considered for the exterior of the Birmingham federal building. However, the government will use more than s50,00o worth in the interior.
 GEORGIA MARBLE CHEAPER
 The fight to land the exterior contract is hot. John J. Craig of Knoxville, rep resenting the Tennessee marble interests has won the support of the Birmingham architects. The facts are that Georgia marble is cheaper than that of Tennes- see, but is not of as fine quality. The Tennessee marble is a pinl1ish gray, while the Georgia marble is gray
 But, despite the disparity in cost. the Birmingham architects understand that the bids of the Tennessee interests will come within the appropriation and are urging that it be given preference, be- cause it has a uniformity in color and will not absorb any of the smoke that Birmingham must contend with.
 NONABSORBENT QUALITY
 A telegram to Senator Oscar W. Un- derwood was sent by the architects yes- terday.. It follows:
 "The Hon. o. w. Underwood Washing
 ton, D. c.
 We the Birmingham members of the Alabama chapter of the American Insti- tute of Architects understand that the government has received bids on Tennes- see marble for the exterior of the Bir- mingham postoffice low enough to come within the appropriation. If this is the case, we sincerely trust you will use your best effort to have this material accepted on account of uniformity of color and it's nonabsorbent qualities for our smoky at mosphere.
 JOHN A. MILLER, "H. B. WHEELOCK, "W. T. WARREN, ID. o. WHILDIN,
 EUGENE KNIGHT, HUGH MARTIN, "H. E. GALLUP, "E. B. LAROCHE." Sidney Hitler declares that Alabama quarries supply one-seventh of the total marble used in the United States for in- terior purposes. Although it is very ex- pensive for exterior work, the Alabama marble has been given the preference on many of the largest buildings in the coun- l try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
At the PhotopIay Houses

Rialto: Mrs Vernon Castle in "Patria. ' Trianon: Norma Talmadge in "Capti- vating Mary Carstairs.
 Strand: Twilight Sleep" Big features. Colonial: Kathlyn Williams in Out of the Wreck
 Triangle: Dorothy Dalton in Back of the Man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09

Mothers know it stops croup because it cuts the thick chok- ing mucus, clears the throat of phlegm, stops the hoarse me- tallic cough, eases the difficult breathing, then quiet sleep.
 Mrs. T. Neureuer, Eau Claire. Wis.,, writes: "Foleys Honey and Tar com pletely cured my boy of very severe attack of croup. We know from exper. ience that 1t is a wonderful remedy for ooughA colds, croup, whooping cough"
 Sold Everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
At the Theatres

Jefferson: The picture beautiful "A Daughter of the Gods" featuring An nette Kellermann. Matinee at 2:l5; night performance S:15.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville Matinee at 8 o'clock Night performances at 7;3O and g o'clock.
 Majestic: Gardner and Lawson in Hello Southland Revue,' and feature pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
TODAY'S EVENTS

Automobile show, corner Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, opens at p. m. Dealers Day and Society night. Special musical programme all day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
THE WEATHER IDEAL


 tomobie men put in special order for sunshine and spring weather for the re- mainder of the week, and if yesterday was any fair sample Of what is to follow. the order is going to be filed-and then some.
 With the sun shining brightly, and just enough crispness in the air to make person want to get into one of those 60 horse power cars and go till the gaso- line gives out, the Birmingham automo- bile show entered into the second half yesterday, and was off for a whirlwind finish
 And if the weather continues good to- day, as predicted, the automobile men are going to mop up.'' At least, that's what they say, and there's nothing to do but take their word for it. But you don't have to take their word for the fact that there were hundreds and hundreds of peo- pie who visited the show yesterday If you were there, you know that to be fact, and if you weren't there, you can take it from one who watched the crowds payingS admission into the show that it's a well founded fact.
 Manager Henry B. Marks and the au- tomobile men are delighted. While they wouldn't admit it, maybe they were just a little disappointed during the early part of the week that the weather wasn't quite as desirable as might have been. Not that they didn't have the crowds, but they just couldn't help thinking of the crowds they might have had if it hadn't rained.
 CROWDS THRONG SHOW
 But yesterday it didn't rain and all the dreams MT. Marks and Ted Brownell and the rest of them had had were realized,
 The visitors streamed through the gates from the time the show opened in the morning until it closed at night. And it was a little late closing, because there were some hundreds of visitors there who couldn't see their way clear to leave without viewing all the exhibits. and who couldn't possibly make the rounds before 10:30 o'clock, closing time.
 Today is going to be Dealers Day at the show and out-of- town dealers from all parts of the state will be in attend ance The dealers will hold their business meeting this morning at the Tutwiler, and this afternoon they will visit the auto mobile show This evening an informal entertainment will be arranged for them by the local dealers.
 STATE DEALERS MEET
 Ralph R. Barr of Troy, president of the association, arrived in Birmingham yesterday dIlu spent IilOst u tHo ddy Sil the show. meeting local friends, and get ting things lined up for the meeting to- day.
 The attendance yesterday, according to Manager Henry B. Marks, was bigger than for the entire three days preceding it, and today and tomorrow are expect ed to be record breakers.
 A number of the exhibitors are dis tributing souvenirs. There's a band playing all the time and there are plenty of statesmen and dealers ready at all times to tell you what kind of car you want just what kind you need and just what kind will give you the most service
 Last night was Shriners and Elks night and tonight will be society night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OF BIigiAsNGHAM
 Statement December 27, 1916
 RESOURCES Loans and discounts .. $I2.2I4.792.94 oYerdrafts ... 43U.-o U. $. bonds Cparj .. I,5OO,Doo.s,V state Of AIaDana bondS-.. lO', ,OOO'OU Bonds loaned ........... JS,oO-,"" Stock i'll Federal Reserve pdnh DO'OVO.VO Other stocks and bonds l,lo0,Aoo.oO Banking house ........... SOo,OOu.OO other real estate ......... Avo-OtJ.AV
 CASH Tn Nault ... $I,oVJsoAV.s0 With banks. 3,IAo,UOS.Oo With IL $.
 Treasurer. S4,SOO.OV WILL r ederal Reserve DdHK SIl.s4o.SI- o,"4o,' ~-'uo
 S.U.O64. .:soU...v
 LIABILITIES Capital stock ..$ I,JUO,OOU.0U Surplus ana profits. ....... l,O--'ooo.tl Reserved tor taxes -V,S-i'"v Circulation iss"~.~""'"~
 DEPOSITS Individual. .$1o.4oS,SAt.S4 Bank ...... 2,oxo,-oS.oO D. 5. ....... A@".VvV-"'-- io'4oi ''"S''7
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
FIUMOR OF THE DAY

They tell me Jones has a run about"
 ''Yes; he's just got married, and she belongs to five clubs -Ftlch- mOnd TimeS-Dispatch-
 What do you mean by skipping your little brother"
 Well pa just spanked me, and ma. says l must always share everything get with my brother"
 Weary AIil1e-I see dey is providin' free baths in some of de cities
 Truss-rod Pete-Gee! De next ting deyH be maxim it compulsOry.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
 There's nothing in a name!"
 Why the melancholy reflection" 2" - The ultimate consumer never gets a chance to issue an ultimatum.' Washington Star.
 She-The man who marries me will be in luck, for have but one expen- sive habit.
 He-And what is that?
 -Extravagance
 she-Why do you refer to that dancer we saw tonight as the modern
 HeEwel, you see, my dear. it's just a matter of form. Cartoons Magazine.
 Are you trying to economize?''
 "Yes, I've actually got on so far that I've quit telling other people what to do without and am going without a few things myself = Washington Star.
 Where's your new of1ice?"
 I'm on the thirty-seventh floor of the Cottonworth Building
 Do you like it?''
 q haven't got acclimated yet" - Boston Transcript.
 q never could undertand why he was so caIIous as not to get aroused over German frightfulness-
 But now?"
 'T just learned that he's a veteran firstnighter." Buffalo Express.
 "Girlie, you are neglecting- your appearance. Why is this?"
 ''Algernon doesn't care for me"
 Well, don't bite off your nose to spite your face. Powder it up and so after some other young man." = Louisville Courier Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
The Knell of Fate
BY LOUIS M. GRICE

EC ERMANLA, Freedoms ruthless NJ foe
 Subservient to the tyrant's reign Upon your brow the mark of Cain Your blood-stained flag is trailing
 low.
 For meath the Briton's stroke that
 shakes With thunderous might the riven : West
 You stagger back with cloven crest, Till your embattled spirit quakeS. While unto you the knell of Fate Sounds in the roar of countless guns,
 Assembled to o'erwhelm your sons, And silence their mad songs of hate Intoned by princes who enhance ' o1n- woes-displaying warlike zeal, Not for their nations common veal. But vain ambitions to advance. Their patriotism but a name A bauble Haunted to the mob, Whose scanty coffers still they rob Bold thieves impervious to shame. And he, chief who rules today, Plunging the earth in tides of tears, A modern Sc0urge of God appears To piIIage, desecrate and slay. Not from such sources can men
 hope
 That powers fashioned for reform, Will rise to quell the blighting storm Of wickedness in which you grope.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
AUDITORIUM.
chanspIin Comedy Company.

Theatregoers of the present day are guaranteed better performances at rsopular prices than were generally given a few years ago at $1-5O- This Is due to the untiring work of the combination stock managers, who have persistently endeavored to make trav- cling stock companies one of the most highly prized of the various branches of amusement. Remarkable success has followed in the footsteps of the Champhn Comedy company, who ap- pear at the Auditorium all of next week, for the first time at popular plices. in the finest line of plays ever given by a popular priced organization. Commencing Monday matinee and night with Which One Shall Marry? follow in rapid succession. Tuesday Some Baby will be presented Each of these plays will be mounted as when originally produced Matinees will be given daily commencing Monday.
 Other plays to be presented are Damaged Goods. Regeneration. The Tidal Wave
 Special added vaudeville attraction with the Champlin Comedy company, engaged at enormous expense, Madame Wanda and her company, presenting transmission Wanda will answer any question Will I be rich? When will I get married2 Will I have children? Is my sweetheart true? etc.
 William Farnum in When a Man Sees Red. the big super feature pie +ure at this theatre, filled every seat last evening and in the afternoon at all performances It is a wonderful. picture. Chester Conklin, the Key stone comedy star, kept the big audi win continue for the rest of the week. Be sure to see it
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30

But through an altruistic land, That holds the scales of justice high, You may be saved-see! lest you die, Columbia stretches forth her hand. While her concordant armies move, Their valiant services to give, That earth's democracy may live, And it's potential power prove. And though she must her blood ex-
 pend,
 Her heroes ready, wait to spring Into the battle line to bring Your reign of terror to an end. Yet would she have you see the
 light
 And like new Russia overthrow Loved Liberty'ss imperial fOe, And issue forth redeemed, cOntrlte. Prepared to stand with nations The sword of conquest cast aside, With Freedom seeking to abide Inspiring faith, renewing trust. Resolved to lift and recreate Poor, prostrate Belgium-tO upbuild The wreck your royal master Willed. And yield to France each stolen
 state.
 Then will the white-winged doves
 descend
 From Heaven to still forevermore The wild Cyclopean clang of war, That man his way to peace may
 Wend.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
GENERALLY FAIR TODAY:
 AND TOMORROW
BOLTON
Obituary Mrs. Brewster Bishop, Mrs. AngeIine Brown - Holiday Week Visitors and Travellers.

Mrs. Sarah l.. Bishop, who was born in Bolton, July 8, 1928, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Asa White, died at the MiddIetown retreat and was buried in Bolton cemetery Tuesday afternoon Rev. MT. Davis of Belk- nap off1ciated.
 Mrs. Bishops husband. Brewster Bishop, died many years ago. Mrs. Bishop spent her life in Bolton until November, 1904 when she moved to indianapolis to live with brother. After his death she returned to Con- necticut in 1910. She is survived by sister. Mrs. Charlotte Pond of New Haven and a large number of nephews and nices.
 Preacher From Hartford.
 Rev. Frank Abbott of Hartford preached in the local church Sunday.
 Funeral of Mrs. Brown.
 Mrs. Charles F. Summers grand mother, Mrs. Angeiine Brown. died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John A. Conlxlin, of Hartford, with whom she lived. The funeral was held last Friday
 Waiter A. Dewey will spend Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. John Kneeland and family.
 There is to be war rally at the Bolton hall, Tuesday evening. pecem- Der 4th.
 On Brief Holiday.
 Miss Grace McLane, teacher in the Center school is spending her vaca- ton at her home in Worcester, Mass.
 Bolton schools closed Wednesday night for the balance of the week.
 Miss Margaret Daly, who teaches in Columbia is home for Thanksgiving, also Miss Josephins Mathein, who teaches in Preston
 William K. Sumner of Rockville and MT. and Mrs. Clair S. Hutchinson of Hartford, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Jane B. Sumner.
 Mrs. Henry Fryer of Willimantic is spending few days with her mother, Mrs. Jane Finley. Henry Fryer and MT. and Mrs. Minot S. Fryer and fam fly are to join her there for Thanks giving.
 Mrs. Charles N.Loomfs has been in Cromwell visiting her daughter, Mrs. William B. Stetson.
 Ernest Strong has new runabout automobile.
 Mrs. F. E. Ruggies has closed her Bolton home and gone to Springfield to spend the winter with her son, Car los Ruggles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
GOSHEN
Two. Hundred Pound Deer shot-ser. mon on ThanEduIness-Bees ane Honey Secured from Bee Tree.

The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. E. L. Waterman Saturday after noon.
 Shoots a Deer.
 Andrew Lauranda shot a 200. pound deer one day. recently. Of all wild game, none is quite so savory as veni- son meat. A man said years ago he used to eat venison because it was deer" but now he eats mutton be be wholesale price of mutton at 30 cents | pound at present, times are some hat different.
 Sermon on Gratitude.
 The Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Thomas A. Williams inspired thoughts of deep thankfulness h. The gratitude of the Samaritan leper who returned and gave thanks for his wonderful restoration to health was Rev. MT. Williams theme.
 Offering for Starving Armenians.
 The collections by the Sunday schools for two Sundays is to be for the starving in Armenia
 A. B. Kenyon butchered four hand some spring pigs Monday, one weigh ing nearly PTS pounds, at the prevail ing market price bringing between
 There win be the usual Thanksgit- ing day service at Il o'clock at the church.
 Nine degrees above zero Tuesday morning, which is the coldest of the season.
 A good sum was contributed from this place for the food fund for France, which amount has been duly acknowledged.
 Found Bee Tree.
 B. H. Mccall at Mount View farm found a bee tree from which quite a large amount of first class honey was secured. The bees were also saved
 The wintry temperature that has prevailed of late has necessitated the bringing in of all cattle to the barns for food and shelter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
NEIL o'HRIEN's MINISTRIES
Coming to the Davis Tuesday Even-
 ing, Dec. 4th.

The Neil O%Brien Great American minstrels will come to the Davis thea Ire Tuesday evening, Dec. 4fh. The promise is given that this the sixth season of this organization. started by Mir O'B-ien and his manager, Oscar F. Hodge. in humble manner such a short time ago, and now grown into a mammoth concern. will be entirely new this season and bigger than ever. This will be found to be true not only in point of numbers but in talent as we'll. A galaxy of stars, both comedians and singers, has been secured, and there will not be old joke or an old song on the entire program Among those who are to assist MT. O'Brien in tke laugh provoking are Eddie Ross, Joe Coffman, Dan Futch, Joe Willard Ray Walker. Ed Walker, Major Nowak, Steve Werner and William Doran. The singing has not been neglected, as the following list of vocalists have been secured: J. Lester Haberkorn, Earl Holmes. James Baradi, Leslie Berry, Lea Laird. Howard Vail. Fred D. Mills. Allen Kar1e, Barton Isbel, William C. Carr. Waldo Roberts and Charles R. Wright
 There will be a parade of the min strel boys, and it is said to be well worth seeing. as they are clad in st.n- hing white suits and are silk hated a combination which will make a striking display.
 Seats on sale Saturday Get your tickets early.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
FOR SALE 300 Acre Farm $65OO With 75 Tons Hay, Crops, 4 Horses, 20 Cows and

heifers, bulls colts. calves, 16 sheep, 8 hogs, 150 poultry, turkeys, mowers, horse rake, blows, harrows, cultivators new manure spreader, corn planter, horse hoe, wagons cart, car riage, sleighs, sets harness, 100 bu. potatoes, 100 bu. apples, oats, corn, beans. vegetables. dry wood and cream separator; nearby creamery buys cords wood, 50O,000 fit. spruce and pine, 5000 sugar naples. 800 naples trees; good 10-room residence, tenant house, barns, 75 tons silo; aged owner in cludes all if taken now for $6,500; easy terms Details page g, Strout's Cata- logue, 321 bargains dozen states; copy free. E. A. Strout Farm Agency, Dept. 36, 15O Nassau St., New York, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
ATTAWAUGAN

Mrs. Henry Pechie is i'll.
 Louis Mongue of Camp Devens was home over the week end
 Mrs. Charles Miller with her chil- dred of Worcester visited this week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. B. | Taft.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Hill of Paw tucket and MT. and Mrs. Charles An derson and infant of Providence. spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs Charles Anderson.
 Miss Blanche Dangeneis and John Mathieu were married by Rev. Kost at DayvfI1e. Monday morning
 MT. and Mrs. Turtelotte of North Grosvenordale spent Thanksgiyfne with MT. and Mrs. B. T. Taft
 Walter Robinson of Fort Terry was home Sunday for two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
CL.ASGC
Dance in Honor of William Chenard- Weddins-Meeting of Ladies' Aic Society.

The dance in Social hall Tuesday evening in honor of William Chenard, who is soon to leave the employ of the American Thread company, was well attended
 Mrs w. F. Green of Norwich was an oyer Sunday guest of Mrs. w. G. Burdick-
 Miss Mabel Blanchard spent Thanks giving with relatives in North Stoning- ton
 Wedding at St. Ahne's Church.
 The wedding ceremony of a. young couple married in St Anne's church Monday morning was performed by the Polish priest
 Cegus Dayon- was a recent guest of his brother, Edmund Dayon, also of his aged mother who lives in the viI- lage-
 MT. and Mrs Sterry Kinney at tended the funeral services of their rncle. Russell Brown. in Jewett City
 School closed Wednesday unrn Monday morning. the teachers going to their homes in Pfainfield and Pachaus for the Thanksgiving holiday
 Preparing for Sale. The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs w. G. Burdick next We'd nesday afternoon, the last meeting be- lore the sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30


 Puzzles and Games to Camp Reerea- ton Room.
 l.. B. Chase Is able to be out after a short illness.
 MT. and Mrs. George H. Lord re- gently spent few days in Boston Mrs. Rose Nickerson of Worcester was a recent guest Of MT. and Mrs. George H. Lord.
 Mrs J. P. Brown and MT. and Mrs T. W. Brown spent a few days with relatives in Springfield
 Mrs. A. A. West of Sprfng has been the guest of local friends.
 Burglars About.
 Entrance was made to the postofdice and store of F. A. Lasbury last Tues day evening, when some four dozen cotton gloves, .evaporated and con- densed milk. candy and shredded wheat were taken. Entrance was gain ed through a rear window.
 w. C. T. U. Meeting. w. c. T. U. meeting at the Universalist Scriptures talk on noted women of the organization, for whom red letter days are observed, was very interest ing. The local union gave contrfbu- tons to the W, c. T. U. home for soldiers at Aver. Mass, and to the Y. M- c. A. fund. They are planning to send puzzles and games to the home for the recreation room
 Frank Fenton, who has sold his farm, will move to the Russell pIncA on Stafford street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30
STERLING

MT. and Mrs H. B. Morry have been entertaining relatives from Bos- sor-
 Mrs. Allison Kenyon was a Provi- fence visitor on Saturday
 Miss Mabel Moore spent the week snd with Mir. and Mrs w. N Vaughn. returning to New London Monday Mrs Isaac BeIknap Is visiting friends n Providence ad vicinity.
 Afhur Evans, who has been i'll with grip for three weeks. is recover ng-
 Clarence Babcock returned to Hart Drd Wednesday morning.
 Lucy Evans who has been i'll with grip, is able to be at work
 Mss Ada Greennnan is improved in ~Ith-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30

Today and Saturday the Breed thea ire will present Marguerite Clark, one of the screens fairest daughters, in roaring farce entitled The AmaZons. This production was originally written hv Sir Arthur w. Pinero and Is the play in which Billie Burke starred for a long time on Broadway. A typical Clark picture, The AInazors presents the winSome little star at her pest Tn d subject of rapid fire theme and hun GreSss of laughs. Never before has Marguerite Clark been given such an opportunity to display her own mimi table humor and various surprises are in store for those who will visit the Breed theatre today or Saturday to see heir fayorite-
 Billie West, the funniest man on the continent, will also be seen in The Candy Kid a roaring two reel com edv and the latest war news in the Hearst-Pathe weekly completes the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-30

Nauqatuek =, Trolley conditions, which Waterbury people are complain ing about as exceedingly bad, are claimed by local people to be no worse than they are here and patrons say that the conditions are becoming worse daily The Connecticut Co claims a shortage of men, and for that req son is unable to provide good service.