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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Moore. Virginia Guess, Virginia Elan.

ary. Gala Throlkc'd, My tie Gh,
1.-The Belle Damn. Miriam Pierce.
Me srs; Gleatord Rankin. Oral Flana-
~. Newton Moore, Homer Mcconnell.
Neville Moore. Neil Guess. Charl,y
Stewart. Orvile Lamb. OrviAe Thrcl.
keld Creed Threlkeld. Raymond Moss.
Frank Newcom. Lawson Parl'. Clyde
Ramage, Robert Hamilton, Hobert
Travis end John Flsnsry
Miss Hardy proved herself a pleas
inG entertainer. Everyone enjoyed
the evening and seemed To partake of
the manner Of the fair hostess who
seemed to delight in making each one
enjoy the occasion. feel perfectly at
home and be as pleasant 40 herself.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
S0S-~-
MARRIAGES
SaaBSSs5saDl'99
strong.Terry

Mr.. CALI, Strong and Mss
Ruth Terry were united in mar
rage at the home OF the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Terry. at high noon Thursday,
Dec. 20 1917. The wedding
march was played by MIS-. Lest
er Terry as the bridal party en-
tered the parlor. A cousin of
the bride Mr.. L. w. Terry walk.
ed in with the groom and acted
as best man while the brides
best friend. a neighbor girl Miss
Minnie Corley was the maid Of
honor. The Rev. w. T. Oakley
ofiiciated in his usual happy
style, uniting these fine young
people for better or for worse
for life. The bride is the only
daughter OF squire W. 7. Terry
and wife and is a fine christian
character and endowed by nature
with those good and womanly
teaits necessary to make a | ONE
happy. She was educated in
Marion High school and has
many friends here and is relat-
ed to many of the most promi.
nent families in this sectioc, the
Witnerspoons. Wilson's, Condit's
Terys. Grifiths and others.
The groom came to this sec.
ton from Tennessee sever al
years ago and ha, by bis indus.
try. thrift. honesty, and integ.
kitty, won q high place in the
esteem Of all who know him.
q He had no rich relatives to
! back him and what he has &C.
c)mplished has been by his own
Efforts unaided.
The bridal party and a few
relatives and neighbors were en-.
tertained with a banquet i'm.
medlately after the ceremony
which consisted of all the good
things the climate and market
affords, prepared in her own
superior and dainty way.
The happy couple left for
Evansville on the 3 o'clock train
and from there on to Chicago to
visit her brother Rufus Terry.
On their return they will re.
side with the brides parents on
the home place where the groom
has been employed for several
years and where he is appreciat.
ed for his kindness, reliability
and honesty.
The Record-P Press extends
best wishes and congratulations.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be- Cured

BY local applications 70 tuey cannot reach
the diseased portion VI tuc ear There 10
only one way 70 cute catarrhal aeaansps
and that 10 by constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness 10 caused by an IN.
Named condition Of the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube. when this tube 10
Unnamed you have n rumhlins sound or I'm.
perfect hearing, and when II 10 entirely
closed Deafness 10 the result tnless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this aibe
Restored TO lie normal condition, hearing
will he destroyed forever Many cases Of
deafsess are caused by cataffh. which 10
en- 6nar,ed condition Of the mucous sur.
faees Hslis Catsrrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaees Of the
system
We will siys one Hundred pslisrs Tor
any case o. cetatthal pcsfnsss that caAast
euisrs free. All prpgrtsis. fte.
j CHENEY . CO. Tsl.ds, 2
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
many a younger man to have

many a younger man to have
turned out the amount ri wo k
that e accomplish d vi h illh
help ana many hlndrances. 81
! ny IS Uncle Charlie was on
the job we were sure that the
Y. N. c. A. was icing put up
right and would ne.y, collapse,
however heavy tie storm or
great the or wd
"Ulcle Charlie WAS a true
and faithful soldi r il that vast
army at tn rear, made up of
workers in every trade and in
dustry an army that tie Presi-
dent and all the couotry have
come 70 cDgIiZe as uf equal
importanc with the army at
front 10" the winning of the
present great war in beaa of
hunan rights and freedom.
His arms We're the tools that he
had learn d to WELD so skillfully.
Bat ,ov he ha, fallen in the
heat o! iife's daily battle and
some one else will have 10
c mplete the work so well be
quo by him. 1t is vastly better
to wear out ,hin to rust cut and
U.s. Ga " passed aw.y
happy in the III ugh that he had
stayed in lh? harness 20 the end.
Nothing great and worth while
is accomplished without the ex-
penditure of much wealth and Ia
Dor and sometimes at great cost
of health and life. The Y. M.
c. A. building will be a memoir
ial to all who have taken part in
its construction and those who
have been the most closely as
ISOLATED with the undertaking
will never forget the credit that
is due Uncle Charlie for his part
o. the work. Every one regrets
that he could not have lived to
complete the building and see i,
in use. but;
There is q reaper whose name
= death
And with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at
a breath,
And the flowers that grow be.
tween"
The promoters of the Y. NJ.
C. A. and the corps of workers
engaged in building it, join with
the many others in Rosiclare
who had become acquainted
with Uncle Charlie and cher
ished his friendship, in express.
ing their profound sympathy for
the bereaved ones who mourn
his passing.
He does well who does his best
Is he weary? Let him rest,
Brothers. | have done my
best,
| am weary-lst me rest"
Rosiclare Sentinan
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Morgan.Crider

Mr.. Ohio Morgan, son Of Laws
Morgan and Miss Ambie Order
daughter Of Roe Crider, both Of
the Gladstone section came to
The city Thursday morning Dec.
20, 1917 and after procuring
the necessary p,pers went u the
residence OF Rev. W. I. Oakley,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03

On New Years light NJ. and
Mrs. Creed Taylor gave a dance
which was one of the most en-.
JOY able OF the social functions
during the holidays,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03

where he united them in marriage
in his best style, after which
they proceeded to Louisville
where the groom who is a sol
der is now stationed with his
regiment and they will reside
there until he is transferred or
is ordered "a Francs.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03

Robert Calvin Morley an aged
citizen died a, the home OF Mrs.
Josie Morley near the northern
city limits, SUNDAY nigh, Dec. a.,
1917 a, Q o'clock. He was not III
but lew DAYS with the disease
incident TO old age. He was born
in 1896, Sept. 10Th in Smith
County tennessee. and came to
this section over so years ago, and
was generally and iavorably
known. He followed gun smith
ing for several years. He was a
charter member OF Crooked Creek
Baptist church and lived up to the
tene,s OF the church at all times.
His sickness dated back only a
week prior to his death. He was
never married and is survived BY
two brothers, J. u. Morley OF this
city and NJ. 7. Morley OF the
Forest Grove section. His Re.
mains were interved Monday after
noon at Crooked Creek. Rev
Rufus K. Robinson ofhciatcd.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03

Miss Linda Jenkins wa, host.
ess to an informal dance on Mon
Jay Eve of last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
EARTHQUAKES IN GUATEMALA CITY
 STILL CONTINUING

Guatemala City, December 31.-Earth shocks that began here at il o'clock on Christmas night and are still, continuing caused millions of dollars damage to this city. the death of few persons and the injury of about 100 others.
 Washington. December 31. ' Relief workers at Guatemala City tonight ap- pealed to the American Red Cross for 8 supply of anti-typhoid and smallpox vaccines to supplement the stores of foodstuffs, disinfectants and shelter ma terials now being prepared at New Or leans for shipment to the stricken re- public. The message said there was no immediate danger of disease epidemics, but vaccines were needed because of the necessary crowding of thousands made homeless by the successive earthquakes.
 Besides the supplies being assembled at New Orleans, naval vessels ordered to Guatemala will carry stores and medi- cnes. Red Cross officials will authorize the purchase Of additional supplies as soon as the relief workers wire further statements of their needs.
 So far there haz come no request for doctors or nlrseI but the Red Cross is prepared to furnish them if needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
FIRE IN PULLMAN BUSINESS SECTION
 CAUSES BIG LOSS
Several Large and Small Mercantile Establishments Destroyed in
 Early Morning Blaze

Cullman, December 31-(Special)- fire alarm was turned in just before G O clock this morning, when the old Han lin building, located In the heart of the business district of Cullman, was dis covered to be burning.
 The flames started i'll the rear of the building and quickly spread over the en- tire structure. Several men rooming on the second floor narrowly escaped with their lives.
 The stores of Fred Schneider, Will and Otto Richter, w. P. Ward and Mrs. Whitaker were a total loss. All of them were partially covered by insurance ex- cept that of Mir. Ward. who had recently put in stock of groceries and had not yet taken out insurance.
 The fire spread rapidly to the adjacent brick building occupied by the Peoples Drug company. The physicians offices and dentists office on the second floor of this building were completely ruined as was the drug store. A number of valu- able instruments in the offices upstairs xsfs Thss assr, Explode ,eE.tvs,zl drums or oil came near seriousy inpjuring several Of the firemen, who were Knocked from oil.
 Tn ruins are still burning, but all dan ger of the fire spreading is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
WATCH PARTY AT
 TUTWILER PROVES A GREAT SUCCESS
Over Five Hundred Guests Crowd the Lobby, Dining Rooms and Ball. ROom-Solos Applauded

With a flashing array of colors. riv-
 alling those of the rainbow. with the
 ringing of bells. the footing of horns, the incessant bur-r-r-r of the clappers, the chatter and general atmosphere of pleas- ure that accompanies crowd of good fellows toGether on pleasure bent, the annual watch party at the Tutwiler to usher in the new year was held last evening.
 All Of the more than 900 guests were in the highest good humor, and it was con sidered one of the most successful parties
 ever held in this popular holstery. Many of the costumes suggested marked orig inality and the decorations could not hays been more appropriately chosen. One of the features of the evening was the vocal selections rendered at request by Miss Bessie Cunningham of this city and Archibal6 Ruggles of the Baltimore
 sioth light artillery These numbers were heartily applauded by the many
 diners. Favors were given by the Tut. wiler and after giving the New Year
 A .rousins reception tho merrymakers
 concluded their reception late this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
DEATHS IN CAMPS

Macon Ga, December 3l.-Three sol diers died at Camp Wheeler base hos pital yesterday of pneumonia. it was an- nounced today. They included Private Luther Johnson, g, of Dadeville.
 Alexandria, La, December 31.-Two deaths were reported at Camp Beau regard during the 24 hours ending at noon today making a total of 125 since November IT. Private Oscar D. Ber- NwiclS of Franklin, La, died of menin- gitis. The other death was that of George H. Hamberg. His residence and cause of death were not given in the report.
 Because of the development of a number of cases of spinal meningitis among members of the 156th regiment. former Louisiana unit, sanitary off cers announced today that a strict quarantine had been placed on that regiment. The quarantine on the re- mainder of the camp on account of measles has been raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
I'M. |. A. WILL MEET UNIVERSITY QUINTET Y. M. c. A. Team of Grim son Clashes With Local
 Aggregation Tonight

The Y. NJ. c. A. will clash with the University Y. M C. A. tonight in what promises to be a fast and furious af- fair at S.30 O clock
 The university boys are planning to spring surprise on Captain Henley and his teammates but the locals are pre- pairing the same dose that they admin istered to Auburn.
 Homer Norton may be seen in the game if he is in condition. Norton has unusual ability, but has been unable to get in condition so far this year. The lineup for the teams will be: Central "Y," forwards, Henley and Stapleton; center Bryan; guards. Wadron, Green- wood, Norton, Chisholm. Alabama, for wards, Anderson and Moore: center Me- Cullough; guards, Agee and Sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
New York's ShiUering
 Millions Must Undergo
 Another Day Of the Cold

New York, December 31-New York citys shivering millions must fact at least a A hours continuation of zero weather with less than half the citys norma supply of coal coming into it's bins
 Harry T. Peters. chairman of the fue conservation committee announced to- night that the city is getting less than 2c,000 tons of coal a day, while it's ap- proximate daily need is 45.o09 tons.
 A request that the railroads having their terminals in this district pool theii coal stocks for the good Of the entire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Chattanooga Woman,
 Aged IF Years, Dies

Chattanooga. December 31.-Mrs. Sarah Scalf, who, according to relatives, was 117 years old, died here tonight after an illness of two weeks Born in Pulaski county, Virginia. in 1900. Mrs. Scalf was the mother of F children, all of whom are dead. When years old, it is said that Mrs. Scalf was lost in the noun tains of Virginia during storm and roamed the forests for six months be- fore being captured, having developed 8 fear of human beings and hiding at their approach. Following her capture she had to be confined for six months before regaining her normal faculties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Alabama Mississippi
 Lumbermen Get Big
 Government Contract

Washington, December 31.-(Special) The government today closed a contract with the Alabama Mississippi emergency bureau for 350O,0OO feet of lumber to be used in constructing of nitrate projects in the environ of Sheffield and for 100000 feet to be used at Camp Mcclellan, An- nston.
 The bureau represented in Washington by M L. Wooten of Birmingham, is composed of umb CT firms of Alabama and Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01

community" has been made to William G. McAdoo, director general of railroads, MT. Peters said.
 Several deaths due to the cold were reported today, as well as hundreds of cases of exposure
 At o'clock tonight the mercury stood at above zero, having dropped from above since 4 o'clock. The wea ther bureau did not hold out hope for any appreciable break within the next 2i hours. A stiff wind throughout the day whipped the biting air into knife-like blasts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Judge James l.. Pugh of District of Columbia
 Court Leaves Bench

Washington, December S1.-(Special) After a 27-year connection with the District police court in cspscity of coun- sel and judge, James l.. Pugh, Ala bamian retires to private life tomorrow.
 He is {, brother of Judge John c. Pugh of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
PRESIDENT vAI.DES
LLOYD GEORGE

London, December s1.-Messaaes from htc British prime minister, David Lloyd George, have been sent to all the allies except Russia, but including Greece. All express the good wishes Of the British war cabinet to the gov ernments and peoples addressed. To s4ys:'
 At this season I wish in behalf of the British war cabinet to send to your government and people a message of good will. Every day that passes must make us realize more clearly that the hopes of the human race center upon the triumph of our cause.
 Every day proves to us that our friendship for one another Is becoming more and more the cement of that league of free nations which nov stands as the guardian of justice and liberty throughout the world.
 We wish in particular to send a message of thanks to the United States navy for the great services it has rem dered in the past year and of greeting to the young American army now training to take it's place in the battle for human freedom. We are relying upon the great addition this army will make to strengthen the allies in their joint struggle for free civiliza- tion, and we are confident that when the time of battle comes they will sus- tain the great traditions set by thei.. own forbears by helping to win com plete triumph for the cause to which they have dedicated themselves"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
BANK CLEAR|NGS |. IN CITIES SHOW
 DECIDED INCREASE
Reports From All Commer. cial Centers Indicate Good Business, Throughout
 Country in 1917

New York, December s1.-Exchanges during the year 1917 of $177, ,4O4, ,ss5,5s9 and balances of s14,01s. .735 ,O25, new high rec ords, were reported late today by the New York Clearing House association.
 These figures compare with exchanges of $159, ,5so.s4S,59o and balances of ss,s45,- S07, ,543 in 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, December 31.-New Or leans bank clearings for the present month totalled s23s,Ss3,673 an increase of $e4, TOO over December 1916, the Clear ing House association announced today. Local clearance for 1917 aggregated $1,- 963, 923,s11, an increase of s5s2, ,S50,716 over last year. The clearings for the present year and month established new high records for the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Padua Cathedral Was
 Damaged in Air Raid

Rome December 3f.-The facade of the Padua cathedral has been torn down by bombs dropped by enemy airmen, the war office announces. The basilica of the Santo and the municipal mu- scum have been damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Bush Terminals Taken Over

Washington, December 3l.-The Bush terminals at New York were requisitioned for the use of the army today by Major General Goethals, acting quartermaster general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
ATLANTA

Atlanta, December H.-zGanta bank clearngs for 1917 show al increase of 67 per cent over 1916 accGuQing to fig ures given out by the Atls ,ta Clearing House association tonight. Clearings of 1917 totalled s1, ,695, 493, ,79O compared with 8, ,013, 996, 794, an increase of $681, ,496,996.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Official Count in New York Shows Woman Suffrage Was Carried by 102,3A

Albany. N. Y.. December s1.-Ths official plurality in favor of the suf- fraee amendment at the November election was 1o2,s%4. according to tk* repoftsefRths state board of ca4vass$is todsx T0kl totals of the vote} inclusf*
 Ing t<fs tk ( soldier and sailof ballFf$
 was 2a d20; against. 609.77e-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
LOUISVILLE

Louisville, Ky, December 31.--Louisville bank clearings during 1917 were s1,0l9,- 771, ,225, the largest in the history of the city. This sum compares with $952,, ,133, : 137 for 1916, the previous high mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, December G.-Chatta- nooga bank clearings for the past year totalled $205, 456, ,856.07, an increase of $54 osl, 40.s1 over 1916, This br4ks all rec ords for local banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
MEMPHIS

Memphis, December 31.-Memphis bank clearings for 1917 totalled $621, ,Os3,519, a new high record and an increase of $751; GO6,7 720 over 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
FRENCH PRESIDENT SENDS THRILLING NEW YEAR GREETING Voice of Washington Still Res0unds and Shows
 Path of Triumph MESSAGES COME FROM ALL ALLIED NATIONS King Alexander of Greece Joins With Others in Asking Vic
 tory of Freedom
 in 1918

Washington, December 31-The voice of Washington still resounds and he ahows the path to triumph through sacrifice, says President POincare of France in . New Years greeting to the American people which appears In the New Year edition of the official bulletin.
 M. Poincare's message is one of num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 31.-Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday; not quite so cold; Wednesday fair and warmer.
 Georgia and Tennessee: Fair; not quite so cold Tuesday; Wednesday fair; warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
MILITARY MASS AT
 ST. PAUL s CHURCH
Soldiers From Camp McClel- Ian Will Take Part in
 Religious Exercises

Solemn high military mass will DC observed at St.. Pauls Catholic church. today at noon, at which a detachment of troops from Camp Mcclellan will be in attendance. The music will be fur nished by the band of the 111th field artillery and the choir of the Knights of Columbus organization at the camp.
 The soldier delegation to attend the mass will number about 100; the band has 25 members, the choir 25. and there will be about 50 men in the accompany ing detachment.
 Today is the feast of the circumcis- ' ion in the Catholic church calendar, and there will be masses at 6, ', s and'9 o'clock in the morning, and the mili- tary mass a noon, to which the pub lie is cordially invited. The pro- gramme follows
 March prelude, 111th field artillery choir; Kyrie, Mandl Gloria, Mandl Credo Mandl; offertory, "Adeste Fidelis," choir; selection, The Palms. 111th field artillery band: Sanctus, Mandl, choir; consecration call "rapps." Sergeant Null, assistant band leader; sacred selection, 111th field artillery band: Angus Dei, Mandl, choir; Holy Night, choir; recessional march, 111th field artillery band.
 SOLDIER ARTISTS While in the city the soldiers will ne the guests of the congregation of St. Pauls. and preparations have been made for their entertainment. Tonight at the Knights of Columbus hall, the soldier visitors will give concert and vaudeville entertainment. The follow ing progremme will be rendered under direction of Corporal George Barry. 112th H. F. A:
 Camp McClellans favorite songs, William Milligan. 112th H. F. A.; char acter songs Sergeant A. Cigar, Hath H. F. A.; the musical quintet, 18th infantry dncluding violin. mandolin, trombone, ukulele and cornet) reel tative, Corporal Barry; old favprite songs, Sergeant Cooley, 113th infaAtry: one-act sketch, The, Recruit William Kane and Rith Kirschbaum, 112th -H F. A; and one-man opera William Wright, Twentieth hospital; Swiss yod- Ter, Gus Oschner, 112th H. F. A., form erly yodler on the Chautauqua circuit, with William Jennings Bryan; the camps greatest comedian, Sergeant Alex Porter; ensemble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01

Der received from the heads of the na- tions associated with the United states in the war against Germany. others came from King Alexander of Greece President Menocal of Cuba, President valdes of Panama, King Peter Of ser via, President Buerra of Bolivia and President viera of Uruguay.
 As the year, 1917 closes" cabled the French President, q look back with emo ton to the months just elapsed and to the successive phases of the world strug- gle and in particular to the entrance or the United States into the war.