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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs. John Little. OF Georgia, is the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. Ashton Starke,
4 a!5 West Franklin Street.
Mrs. Aigcrnon Craven. OF Albemarle.
Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Atkinson. here.
Mrs. NJ SyrinEton Dawson. OF Balti-
more, is the guest of friends in Rich
mond until February. when she will
sail for Trinidad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24

militia and other State organizations
that served ninety days or moro In the
Union army In the Civil War, and to
provide pensions for their widows.
minor children and dependent parents
was favorably reported to the House
to-day from the Pensions COMMITTEE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24
Wars Cost TO EnSlnnd.

LONDON. January 2G.--Andrew Eonar
Law. Chancellor OF the Exchcqucr, an
nounced to-day in the House of Com
mons that the daily average of national
expenditure during the seven weeks
ending January 19, was t7.5i..0oo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24
Miss SnIllc Hunt Very III.

BRISTOL. VA. Januar. 23-Mis.
Saii!e Hunt, daughter Of Ja.~.s c. Hunt.
former prominent business man o.
richmond, is critically i'll OF paralysis
AZ her home here, and is hardly expected
to live through the night. She was
formerly associate principal of Stone
wall Jackson Institute of Abingdon,
Y,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24
a matter OF interest will bo discussed.
and full attendance is urged.

The meeting OF the Lee Chapter,
United Daughter, OF tho Confederacy.
which was to have been held Tuesday
morning at the Homo for Confederate
Women. was postponed until this morn
ing at II o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24

The Philathca classes OF the CITY
Union will hold their regular mass
meeting Friday evening at O'Clock
at Leigh Street Baptist Church. The
Philathca class OF the church will
furnish d social program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24
Extend pen.ion. to Mili,ia.

S' 'NsSoSid'co
WASHINGTON, January "a bill
o extend the pension law OF 1912 TO
ulcers and enlisted men of all State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-24
WoNI:N'S MEETING.

The regular meeting OF the board OF
managers OF the Retreat for tho Sick
will be held this morning az II o'clock.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
WRITES OF SAFE
ARRIVAL In FRANCE.

Another Garrard County boy writes
Of his safe arrival lover there" and
that boy Is none other than our young
friend Louis Ball. for four years an
efficient compositor in the office. and
known by us as Luke" and son of
Mr.. John Bal, of this county.
Louis has lived in Illinois for the
past three years and went into the Ma
tional Army at Rockford, ILL.,, IN Sep
TENDER. After few weeks at this
place he was ordered to New Jersey,
and sailed for some port in France on
November 22nd., arriving safely after
a voyage Of seventeen days. He is
now in the Engineering Corps, looking
after the mail for his brother soldiers
and says his work is light and he likes
it fine. His father informs us that he
sends onehalf of his salary home every
month and since he left here three
years ago has sent home over one
thousand dollars. His safe arrival in
France will be welcome news to his
friends here at home who will follow
his military career with much interest
and concern.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
BEAUTIFUL SERVICE

The Vesper Service held as a memoir
lal to Heidel Sanford. who lost his life
at sea was tribute of love and tender
ness to his mother frem the members
of the Womans Club. Mrs. Ed c.
Gaines conducted the service. 1t con-
sisted of appropriate 1t marks by her on
this young hero's life. Scripture read
ing by Mrs. Harry Hudson and prayer
by Mrs. kinnaird.
A reading by Mrs. Stormes. There
Is No Death. and three musical num-
beers by Misses Johnson. Dunn, finder
and Mesdames Denny and Bryant. con-
GLIDING with beautiful Christmas
carol
These Vesper services are held at the
Club House al stated times in honor of
the War Mothers Of our community.
All are welcomed on these occasions.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
new PUMP AT
WATER PLANT

Basin Brothers completed yesterday,
the installation of the new pump at the
water works plant and the test made,
came up TO every expectation and the
city fathers are to be congratulated
upon having for the city of Lancaster
the most modern and up to.date pump
ing system in Central Kentucky.
The motor used at the plant is 35-
horse power, with a capacity of pump
ing 240 gallons minute, and that il
will do the work was thoroughly dem
onstrated. when $4,000 gallons were
pumped into the tank in 80 minutes.
Lancaster now boasts, with feeling
of pride. of having the most modern
equipped electric lighting system in
Central Kentucky, and the proprietors.
Messrs IA. V. and W. r. Bastin should
be encouraged in the efforts they are
making in establishing a p hour SER
vice. They 5ell US they are more than
pleased with the result so far reached,
having total at this time, of 70 horse
power motors now running during the
day in the city.
The Record office has recently sup
planted the gasoline engine with three
motors ana expect to put in another as
soon as the new Linotype arrives.
which is expected about teb'Y LIST.
The service that these motors are
giving is as good as could be asked and
we find the expense much cheaper than
the gasoline alone. to say nothing of
the worry. trouble and expense of the
gasoline engine,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
McROBERfS-.PHILLIPS.

Thomas M. Phillips and Miss Anne
Davis McRoberts. accompanied bv Mr..
and Mrs. 7. W. Jones and Postmaster
ii. j. McRoberts, motored to Danville
Monday and were married at the home
of DR.. E. NJ. Greene. pastor of the
Presbyterian church. by him. A short
while later Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips board
ed Southern train for Cincinnati.
where they will spend week at The
Gibson. Cincinnati's best hosiery. Re-
turning to Stanford they will be greet
ed by their legion of friends. who feel
to congratulate the groom and wish
for him and his a long. useful and hap
by married life. Mrs. Phillips is the
only daughter of Postmaster and Mrs.
Harvey j. McRpberts, and is one of
Stanford's most charming young wom-
ed. For some time she has assisted
her father and his predecessor in the
Stanford postofiice and in her work has
come in contact with great many
people. all of whom have learned to
love and admire her. Patient with
each and every patron of the office.
always pleasing in manner and with a
CHEEKY word for all, it was real pleas
ure to be waited on by her. she is
highly accomplished. very graceful and
stately and an exceedingly handsome
woman and that she will make help
meet in all the word means, none who
knew her as the writer does doubt for
minute. Mr. Phillips is one of Stan
ford's biggest and best business men.
He is the senior member of the firm of
Phillips & Phillips. gents furnishers,
business firm fsvorably known far
beyond the confines of Lincoln county.
He is fine fellow and there Is every
reason to believe that he will make his
excellent Young wife the best sort of
a husband. The two had been sweet
hearts for many years and that they
would some day marry, their friends
were certain. They make an unusually
popular couple and if good wishes of
their many friends count for ought.
they will be the happiest pair in all
The bride wore hand
some coat suit, with hat. gloves and
shoes to match. Mr.. Phillips suit was
of dark blue and Of the conventional
style. Interior journal.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
new PASTOR ARRIVES.

Rev J. K. Moorman. recently called
to the Christian Church in Lancaster,
arrived in the city yesterday. accom-
panied by Mrs. Norman and child. and
have for the present taken rooms at
Mr. and Mrs Davidson until permanent
arrangements for his home can be
made. DIR. Norman came to this city
about two months ago and delivered
the sermon at both the morning and
evening services, at the Christian
church, and made favorable impress
ion, resulting in his unanimous call and
his acceptance few weeks ago. DIR.
Moorman will receive a hearty welcome
from the good people of this city and
community and wish him every sucee IS
in the great work that lies before him.
That he will be equal to the occasion
no one doubts.
DR.. Moorman will preach at both the
morning and evening service at the
Christian church next Sunday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
new firm AT BRYANTSVILLE

A business change of unusual import
snce was made at Bryantsville this
week. when Dickerson and Kennedy
transferred their entire stock of goods
over to Messrs A. T. Scott and Noah
Msrsee. the transfer being made last
Monday. The retiring firm have been
in business there for the past six years
and have enjoyed a profitable trade.
The new firm members have each had
experience in the mercantile business
and start out under favorable auspices
for successful business career to-
gether,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
DELIGHTFUL DANCE.

a very delightful dance was given
last Monday evening at the rooms Of
the City Club. While the young men
out-numbered the Young ladies, about
three to one. all had good time. the
dancing being kept up until the wee
small hours.
The club room was artistically
decorated and the music was furnished
by a Saxaphone Trio, from Harrods-
burg. A delightful lunch was served
the jolly dancers at the Puritan about
midnight.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
TUDOR---BALLARD.

The marriage of MIR. James C. Ball
LARD AID Miss Fay Tudor was solemn
lied on December 18th. at Manse,
Rev. W. M. Eldridge officiating.
Miss Tudor is the attractive daugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. Woods Tudor and
very popular in the community where
she is so favorabiy known.
Mr.. Ballard is the only son of Mr. and
Mrs John Ballard of this city and is an
industrious young farmer. They have
the best wishes of their friends for a
long and happy life together.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
DIXIE FLYER CIGARS.

We are indebted to our good friend,
George b. Harris. for box Of Dixie
FLYER" cigars, which his good road the
N. c. & st. L.. are sending out to
their friends George is the Division
Passenger Agent of this road. with
he adquarters at Atlanta snd we hope
some day to see him its president.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
union SERVICES.

Union Services at the Christian
church Sunday night January 9Th. Rev.
Moormsn, the new pastor of this church
will give the address of the evening.
The pastors Of all other churches will
present a phase of War Relief work
which will be of interest TO every man.
woman and child Everybody should
attend this meeting.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
CARRIER ON THE JOB.

Chief Of Police. W. S. Carrier, is
the way Of the transgressor
hard. from the way he has been pulling
the bootIeggers and Law vioIators, in
the last few weeks. In the absence Of
Judge Arisbie, many cases have been
tried before Mayor Davidson who has
done his duty as he saw it and assessed
some fines that the guilty ones will re-
member for some months to come.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
WORK MULES FOR SALE.

We have SO good work mules for sale
three and four years old. all mares ex-
cept four. Will sell single or in pairs.
Some extra good, well-matched teams
Of mare mules ready for the pillow, all
broken. j. +. Robinson.
Lancaster. Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
SOLDIER OR
SAILOR INSURANCE

If soldier or sailor is killed. and he
has wife and children, the Govern
ment will provide compensation for the
wife, so long as she remains unmar-
ried, and support for the children until
they become Is years of age.
These payments range from 1926 for
a widow alone to S57. 50 for widow
and four children. If the man is total
ly disabled the Government will make
a fixed monthly payment to him rang
ing from $50 a month, if he is married,
to $50 q month. if he has wife and
three or more children. Should he be
so helpless rs to require nurse or at
tendant he will be given up to $50 ad-
dition. Should he lose both feet. both
hands, or both eyes. or be permanently
bedrdden, he will be paid 500 a month.
whether he is bachelor or married.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
c. E. ELECT OFFICERS.

At meeting Of the Christian En-
deavor Society last Sunday evening at
the Christian church. the following
officers were elected to serve for the
ensuing year; MISS Ruth Carrier, Pres
ident; Mr.. Val Cook, Vice President
Mr.. VIM. r. Miller. Secty a. Treas.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

On and after January 9th, 1918. the
firm of Denny and Wheeler will have
dissolved. This is done by mutual con-
sent of both parties, DIR. Wheeler re-
tanning their present office and DR..
Denny moving on Danville street. over
the office of DR.. Kinnaird. l-4-3t
NJ. X. Denny,
w. A. Wheeler.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
Banks Have LOTS
OF MONEY.

At the close of business, December
3lst. 1917, the statements of the three
banks in Lancaster, show deposits of
over one million dollars. Beside two
splendid banks in the county. Lancaster
can and does boast Of three of the most
substantial banks in airy city of this
size, and never before have they been
in more prosperous condition than
now.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
NO MORE CALLS
until FEBRUARY IS.

A dispatch from Washington, says
that Provost Marshal General Crowder,
has notified all state Governors that
there will be no more formal calls for
deferred percentages Of the present
quota Of the National Army men, be-
fore February 18th.
That is. all men who have been call
ed. but whose order numbers are so
low. that they are not actually in camp.
will get the benefit Of the new CLASH
fication.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

The thermometer was four below
zero this morning.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

How would you like to be the plum
ber3
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

LOST little white rat dog with
black ears, bob tail and answers to
the name of "Bill''. Reward if re-
turned to c. S. Ballew.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

The snow is now a month old and un-
less the weather changes. it will live
to a ripe old age.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

School took up" again last Tuesday
and the building Is well heated.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

Show your patriotism by conserving
fuel, food, fats ard sweets.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
Corn, Oats, Hay, Feed.
Hudson,:H Hughes 6 Farnau.

LOST on the street, pair of mems
new kid gloves. Reward if returned to
w. M. Mahan.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

The ice man has gone IN his hole,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

The crows are sim after the farmers
corn.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03

The weather man ought to be shot. .
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-03
les. it's cold.
The cold supply is running long.

The coal supply is running short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-26
SENDS CORNET FOR TANK CORPS
 AT GETTYSBURG

J. F. Anton of the Woodward Iron company, at Woodstock, has needed the appeal of the heavy tank corps boys at Gettysburg, Pa., for band in- struments. The Treat em rough" boys want to form band. They have the men who can play the instru- ments, but were short on the instru- mentS.
 A few days ago F. R. Stockdell of Company C, 303d battalion, heavy tank corps, Camp Catt, Gettysburg, sent letter to The Age-Herald ask ing for instruments of any kind, new or second hand. and asked that any, thing available be forwarded to him express collect.
 MT. Anton has written the following letter from Woodstock:
 .'To the Editor of The Age-Herald: ctI am sending you by express pre- paid, this day one E flat cornet for the heavy tank corps that are sta- toned at Gettysburg, Company c, 303d battalion. l noticed your ad in the paper wanting these instruments, so you are welcome to mine until the war is over, and if it is ever returned you may return it to me. and if not. am not looking for it. Here is hoping it is the first band that goes into Berlin, and good luck to the one tat receives it.
 The instrument will be forwarded as soon as it reaches The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-26
City Declines fo Make Audit
 Unless H Can Value Property
Feninnore Chosen Manager
 OF Chamber of Commerce
of the Americus, Ga, Chamber of Com merce Succeeds Blanks
 Everett

P. A. Fenimore, secretary of the has been selected as general manager of the Birmingham Chamber of Com -merce to succeed Blanks Everett, and will enter upon his duties here as soon as he can get released from his pres ent duties at Americus
 Mir. Fenimore is an experienced com mercial secretary. and has been en- gagged in this profession for several years, having served various organiza- tions from the Pacific coast to Maine, at times having been connected with the Los Angeles and Calumet, Mich. chambers, where he did very eff fective work. MT. Fenimore will move to Birmingham within the next 30 days and take up his duties.
 T have been trying to get MT. Fen iInore for several months" said Ar thur c. Crowder, president of the Chamber of Commrece, yesterday. just after closing the deal whereby he be- comes manager of the local chamber, and the only thing that stalled me was the fact that every man l wrote to said so many nice things about him that decided to see if I could not find something against him, in which it is useless for me to say that l was un- successful. I am delghted with his acceptance of the position of general manager, and l know that he will like Birmingham and that Birmingham will like him. He is hustler, and man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-26
LAST REGISTRATION VICTOR 1. SMITH AND DAY FOR GERMAN HEATHER HELD FOR ALLEN FEMALES HERE DRAFT CONSPIRACY
Seventy-five Recorded to Date-Number Will Fall Below Estimate Is
 Belief

Today is the last day allowed by law for the registration of German alien females. Seventy five had reg istered up to last night. Officers in charge of the registration stated they were of the opinion now that there would not be 100 German alien females to register in Birmingham as was ct first estimated.
 The registration office at the city hall will open this morning at o'clock and will close tonight at 6. when final count and check will be made.
 Registration cards will be closely ex- amined to see if they are accurate and anyone found guilty of replying falsely to any question therein will be subject to severe punishment, while anyone failing to register will be subject to arrest and detention for the duration of the war or to removal from this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-26
LIABILITIES
ROTARY CONVENTION
 MAY MEET HERE
Rotarians Dine With Allied Armies
 at Tutwiler Today at 1

The Rotary club will merge their lunch con today with that of, the allied armies at l o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel and all Rotarians are requested to be present on this occasion.
 According to message received in Biimin gham the local delegation attend ing the International Association of Ro- tary Clubs in Kansas City, Mo, are making splendid progress in their ef- forts to secure the 1919 convention of Rotary clubs for Birmingham. The Bir- minsham men left for the convention in two special cars attached to the Seminole Limited, with the determination to bring the next meeting of Rotary clubs to Bir- mingham. The Birmingham delegation Was composed of E. H. Andrews, Dan Dimick, Angus Taylor F. B. Shireman, Thornton Estes, Henry Dozier, J. D. Moore, J. H. Eddy, John S. Pearson, T. H. Rennie of Pell City, A. D. Terreson and Clarence Lloyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-26
StOckham to Serve
 War Work Council

W. H. Stockham, president of the Stockham Pipe and Fittsings company has been appointed a member of the war work council of the Young Mems Christian association, the telegram noti- flying him of his appointment being re- ccived Monday and forwarded to him at Buffalo, N. Y., where he has been several days on business trip. He wired R. c. Foster, manager of sales of the Stockham company, yesterday that he had accepted the appointment and would serve with the council
 Mir. Stockham has been interested in Sunday school work for a long time and was recently elected director of the National Association of Sunday School Workers. With his long association with national Sunday school workers and his participation in welfare work, he is emil nently fitted for performing the duties required of the war work council of the Young Mems Christian association
 The Stockham Pipe and Fittings com pany is now engaged on war contracts, practically the entire plant being de- voted to that character of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-26
Boy C0nfesses That His Par ents Conspired to Eyade Selective Service Act.
 Parents Independent

Victor Lanman Smith and his father, V. c. Smith, of 2S North Fifty-fourth street, Woodlawn, were taken into GUS today by special agents of the depart ment of justice yesterday, charged with conspiring to evade the selective service act. The younger Smith is charged with replying falsely to his questionnaire in addition to the above charge
 It is alleged by officers of the depart ment of justice that Victor Lanman Smith in answering his questionnaire stated that both his father and mother were dependent on him for support and that he contributed $525 year to the support of each, making total of 31050, when investigation proved that his sal ary for tEe entire year was less than $1200 year.
 Federal agents allege that all funds Of the family amounting to 5000 were taken from the bank and placed in a safety deposit vault at the American Trust bank, and that the father gave the boy the money to pay the bills of the family to make it appear that he was support, ing the family.
 Young smith in sworn statement be- fore notary public confessed that Ire and his mother and father htd con spired to evade the selective service act and that hs parents were self-sustain- ing and not dependent on him, and that prior to the time he filled out his ques- tionnaire his mother had inherited the sum of 000.
 Both men were released on bond and will be given a preliminary hearing be- fore JuIge Kenneth Charlton, United States commissioner, at an early date.
 The men are well known in Birming- ham.
 Victor Herring Smith. well known young Birmingham attorney, who recent ly was appointed to the Y. M C. A. field service overseas, is no relation of the Smiths mentioned above. Attorney Smith Is above the draft age.