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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
FORM
 STATE ORGANIZATION FOR BABY BOND SALE
Resolutions Indorsing the Thrift Campaign Passed. Other Activities of
 Campaign Noted

The lumber men of Alabama met at the Tutwiler hotel yesterday to perfect a state organization among the lumber trade for the sale of the thrift stamps and baby bonds John l.. Kaul, chairman of the state Inducements committee, pre- sided, and after the luncheon made talk in interest of the movement, stating that no more loyal body of men would be found than the lumbermen and that the principal purpose of the assembly was to formulate plans and devise means whereby great asset could be claimed in having them as workers in the cam paign.
 Several other short talks were made during the meeting, and the plans of or ganization drafted. During the meeting the following resolution was adopted:
 RESOLUTION ADOPTED
 'Resolved, That it Is the sense of this meeting that we go on record as favoring the sale of thrift stamps and baby bonds by all of the lumbermen of the state, whether manufacturers, retailers or wholesalers, and that whenever possible
 
 cent thrift stamp attached to a card as a start, thereafter making it as easy as possible for the employees to purchase ad- ditional stamps, and, further, we recom- mend that lumbermen so far as possible purchase themselves the maximum amount of these stamps for their own account"
 % A 4t.. rxF Itfr~ ber trade present at the meeting were: E. F. Allison, Bellamy; J. A. Reid, Selma; Albert Russell, Jasper; E. c. Payne, Albany; M. c. Rumley, Hull; F. D. Miller, Athens; J. T. Horn. Tusca- loosa; A. F. Bell, Carrollton; W. M. Rich ardson, Florence s. c. Carkhuff. Tusca- loosa; w. T. Estes, J. w. Oden. F. H. Lathrop Crawford Johnson, John l.. Raul and J. H. Eddy of Birmingham. State Director Crawford Johnson will go to Selma Thursday to make talk on thrift stamps. Reports arriving at headquarters from that city indicate a large attendance at the speaking. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Kiwanls' big membership drive foi sales agents comes off today. They claim that they will go over the tor with all colors flying high
 The negroes Methodist conference meets here Thursday for a three-day ses- sion, and it was stated at headquarters that advantage would be taken of the large attendance expected to get more l oe the negroes interested in this move ment toward thrift. It is expected that there will be 2500 in attendance. Dr. U. G. Mason will preside at the conference 1 The following treasury agents were ap- pointed yesterday: White Star market
 Keller the Tailor, Electrical Construction company, E. P. Murphy. J. Mailer, all of Gadsden J. T. Hancock, Ethelville
 M. l. Harper. Reform; pr. w. S. Bell Gordo; A. B. Garrison, Carrollton; J. M
 Summerville, Aliceville; w. M. Richard son, Florence; F. E. Miller, Athens; E. c Payne, Albany: American Printing com pany and Estes Lumber company. Bir. mignham; Allison Lumber company, Bell amy; Cleveland Lumber company. Jas per- Big Sandy Lumber company Hull Allison Lumber company. Hairstvn; s. C. Carkhuff, Tuscaloosa; J. A. Reid, Talia' sec Reid Lumber company. Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06

A class of about 50 candidates. includ- ing a number of soldiers from Camp Mcclellan, are taking the degrees at the winter reunion of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry now in session at the Masonic temple. Yesterday the degrees from the fourth to the eighteenth, in- elusive. were conferred. The meetings were all we'll attended, many prominent Masons being present.
 This morning at 3 o'clock Birmingham Council of Kodash wn be convened and at the morning session the degrees from the nineteenth to the twenty-fifth will be conferred. At the afternoon ses- sion the work will be in the nineteenth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 $So,ooo-Lewis Fiemings pro ami Jerry Stanford vs. the Alabama Great South ern and the Southern Railroad companies for alleged personal injuries. W. A. Der son is representing the plaintiff.
 S5o.0OO- sam Key vs the Republic $ron and Steel company for alleged personal injuries received on November IT, 1917 w. A. Denson Is representing the plaintiff.
 1o.000-Mrs. A. L. Blankenship vs Mrs. Lena Fitzgerald for alleged tresspass on five acres of land near Sunnyside and injury to property.
 5000 Charlie Blankenship TO ami Mrs A. l.. Blankenship vs. Mrs. Lena Fitz- gerald for alleged tresspass on i've acres 1of property near Sunnyside and Injury to property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
A. c. CrOwder States
 River Prospects Good
Government Engineer Is to Investi- gate Warrior River Conditions
 and Make Report

President A. c. Crowder of the Bir- minghaln Chamber of Commerce writes General Manager Blanks Everett that definite promises of very roseate na- ture have been made to the Chamber of Comrnerce committee now in Wash ington boosting the development of the Warrior river.
 The letter from MT. Crowder to MT. Everett is as follows:
 T haven't time to detail results of our visit, but to say that the Warrior river project is very live one and something is going to be done and done soon would best express my opinion.
 We've seen all committees and boards, Engineer Bontecau, from the shipping board will come down and after his re- port we are promised government barges on the Warrior and connection with the railroads"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06

to the thirtieth degrees and at the night meeting Alabama Consistory will be convened and the thirty first degree con- ferred. The reunion will come to close tomorrow morning with the conferring of the thirty-second degree.
 The Council of Kadosh will be opened this morning with the following officers in attendance: J. T. Carle, thirty-second degree. K. |C. c. H., commander. First lieutenant commander, N R.. Baker, thirty-second degree.
 Second lieutenant commander, w. Fl. Woolverton, thirty-second degree
 Chancellor, H. c. crelly, thirty-sec-
 Orator. w. A. Currie. thirty y-second de- gree.
 Alnoner, W. J. Rushton, thirty third degree, honorary.
 Treasurer, Simon Klotz, thirty-second degree.
 Recorder, Albert L. Reese. thirty -sec- ond degree.
 Trustee, J. D. Matlock, thirty-third de- gree, honorary.
 Member of standing committee. w. F. McAdory. thirty-third degree, honorary. Master of ceremonies, w. F, Wrye. thir- ty-second degree. Turcopilier, c. S. Wright, thirty-second degree.
 Draper. George Chinery. thirty-second degree. First Deacon. N. W. Proctor. Jr., thir- 1 ty-second degree. Second deacon. L. l.. Levy, thirty-sec- ond degree Bearer of beauseant. M A. Mason, thir- | ty second degree. l Bearer of second standard, c. R. Gull yerhouse. thirty-second degree. ] Bearer of third standard, R. E.. Tidwell. lthirty-second degree. 1 Lieutenant of the guard. A. M. Reeves, ! thirty second degree. Sentinel. Lew Lazarus, thirty-third de. gree, honorary. Tomorrow night zamora Temple. Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine. will hold big ceremonial and banquet and many -o1 1 the candidates for the Scottish Rite de grees will "cross the hot sands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
Suburban Banks Will
 Receive City Funds

The commission passed an ordinance yesterday to pass to the suburan banks of the city of Birmingham portion of the city's funds upon the motion of commis- sioner of Public Utilities J. Ellis Brown, who presented ably the case of the small Ter financial institutions of the city.
 The North Birmingham Trust and Savings bank will receive $5,00o of the city's money on deposit at once Ensiey and Woodlawn institutions will also be made city Repositories.
 The Traders National bank of Birming- ham will also be given a deposit of s25.- coo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06

for Christmas dinner, which few of the folks back home could only enjoy. You can plainly see that Uncle Sam is feeding his nephews we'll We have an ample amount of clothes to keep us warm. We were remembered by the Red Cross very liberally with socks, sweaters, etc.
 I am learning to speak French slowly. We find our French brothers very courteous and appreciative race of peo- pie. I expect to be in Paris on Washing tons birthday on furlough. l would like to tell you of my experiences and the things I have seen since leaving the States, but dare not as it Is strictly against the rules of censorship to do SO. But let the people rest assured that their sons are being taken care of by Uncle Sam and the lads are going to show what they are made of and make the Huns cry for mercy.
 Before closing l once again want to thank the people and The Age Herald for the tobacco that was sent to us. Goodnight. JEROME DURAND, Thirteenth Engineers (Ry.), Go. c, A. F.
 F., via New York. U. s. A.
 American Expeditionary Force, Jan
 uary 5, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
Farming Conditions Good

County Agent of Franklin County J. D. Wood was in Birmingham yesterday on business. In speaking of stock and farming conditions in his home county he stated that representative farmer in every community had been supplied with antihog cholera serum to be adminis- tered in his locality. He stated that farming conditions were good and that the farmers were receiving cooperation from the banks in purchasing the govern ment nitrates by easy payment loans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
MRS. w. ". BUSSEY
 INJURED BY AUTO
We'll Known Lady Struck by Car Driven by Unidentified Person
 Yesterday Afternoon

Mrs. W. W. Bussey of ly20 Sixteenth avenue, south. wife of the district man ager of the Union Central Life Insur- ance company. was struck and knocked down by an automobile at the corner of Second avenue and Twenty-first street yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock.
 It was found that no bones were brok- en. but that Mrs. Bussey had been pain fully injured about the head and body.
 It is understood that the carl which struck her was driven by woman. but last night the family had nc, informa- ton regarding the drivers identity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
HOOVER KITCHEN
Committee Will Canvass City for
 Fund to Carry on Work

committee, composed of Spier Whit taker, president; T. F. Hay, Jr., secre- tary-treasurer; w. F. Tyler, r. J. Knecht, c. H. Ohme and H. M. Dozier have been appointed to make canvass in behalf of the Hoover kitchen. The purpose of the committee is to raise $500 by public subscription in order to carry on the work of the Hoover kitchen. The kitchen was for a time able to operate without funds, but with the enlargement of the scope of it's activities it has be- come necessary to have some money, which will be expended in the buying of materials and payment of rent
 The kitchen will not only operate on wider lines, but will send out commit tees of volunteers to establish branch kitchens in all suburban communities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
New Incornoration

The Bradley Matthews Spring and Motor company filed papers of incor- poration in the probate court yester- day. The capital stock of the new company Is to be $bo0o, of which S2100 has already been paid In.
 T. M Bradley of Birmingham has been selected as president and treas urer, P F. Hellerstedt. vice president and secretary, and J. R. Matthews as general manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Porter's feature Knox hats for men at $5 and $6.
 M. Well & Bro. advise purchase of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes now for next seasons wear.
 Caheen's annual February white sale is replete with big values.
 Loveman. Joseph & Loeb print full page of store news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
Liggctt Drug Stores

Louis K. Liggett proprietor of the Liggett chain of drug stores in New York and other cities, has communicated with Blanks Everett, general manager of the Chamber of Commerce. seeking informa- tion about Birmingham wit ha view to locating here. MT. Everett is also com municating with officials of the Childs' restaurants. who may locate here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
MANY CANDIDATES FOR SCOTTISH RTE DEGREESAT REUNION
Sessions Are We'll Attended and Many Prominent Ma sons Here-COuncil of
 Kadosh Opens Today

ga. m.-Council of Kadosh convenes. Degrees from nineteenth to twenty fifth conferred
 F D. m.-Lunch.
 1 D. m.-Councl reconvenes; de- grees from twenty-sixth to twenty ninth conferred
 p. m.-Thirtieth degree-Knight Kadosh conferred.
 p. m.-Dinner.
 7:30 D. m.-Alabama Consistory opens; thirty-first degree conferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
|ClJTICURA
 HEALS ! PIMPL LES

That itchcd very much. Could not go in sun as 1t seemed as if itwcre drawing my face. Could not rest. Even pained to open mouth. Lated 6 months. Sent for sample Cusicura Soap and Ointment. Gave relief so bought more and in weeks com- pletely healed. From signed state Inent of E. M. Smyre. Newton. N. C.
 Having obtained a clear, healkhy akin by the use of Cuticura, keep itjclear by using the Soap for all toilet purposes assisted by touches of Oittment as needed. Cuticura Soap is ideal for the compilation because so cre4my.
 Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post card: ssCnsi euFas Dept. Fl, Bbston.'s Sold everywhere SO z5c. ointm}nt E and soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
ATTENTION, MOBILES PANDORA TEMPLE

We will have our ceremonial scs- .fon at the Central Hixh scklooI on Thursday, February z. Get yout can didntes ready and help make khis a great meeting. The soldiers froml Camp Mcclellan will take Shrine degrt-s a; this time. So get a hump on you.
 F. c. SHEPPARD, JR.
 POtentnte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
WE CAN BE DEFEATED

.sOh, Americans, when will you come out of your dreams?" pr. Russell pleaded. "When will you come out of the trance. You sit back, fat and com mplacent, and think that America car never be defeated.
 s.We have never considered or thought of the fact that we can be easily defeated in this war and never fire a shot on American soil. The only safe way is to look facing the immi- nent possibility of defeat on those grounds
 "If Germany carries out its present plans of disintegrating Russia and dominating the separate fragments. it will mean that Germany will dom- mate with supreme power in Russia
 fcontinued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
Marriage Licenses

Marriage license was issued by the pro- bate clerk yesterday to Earl Wright of Pratt City and Miss Nettie Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Birmingham Statement. December 31. 1017
December s1. 1o17

RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ....Sl4'ss 'aS7'Ss 9s 1T Pands fnar1 1.500,O00.00 State of Alabama Bonds. i]t'VVo'VV Stock in Federal Reserve on ooo oo ;haani hDaih i.o.o,,,ds 91S900.00 Other stocI1s ncS and Bonds .. 1.372.seJ.42 War Savings Stamps .... oon am oo Banking House ......-... "ssyy'SSss 90 Other Real Estate .-...... CASH:
 In Vault ,.S1 ,0s5, ,197.01 With Banks 4.346.309.99 With U. S.
 With Federal
 Reserve ,,e7 asa OK
 s2s.5os.sss.s7
 LIABILITIES oo ono no Capital Stock ...........$ 1,2v00'SSSSo' 4 Surplus and Profits ...... l'o!g'Soo0 eo Dividend Unpaid ......... .aaoo'0o0 o9 Circulation .............. L4Vv'VV0'ss DEPOSITS: Individual .sIs,o12.007.26 ..'. U. s. ...... - i25,000.oo-- s2.o54.3cg.2s
 s2s, sos. .sSs.s7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-06

tContinued on Page Nine)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
LEICESTER

Darwin Johnson who has been i'll
does not improve.
Audas Person was elected Town Rep
resentative Tuesday.
Thomas Swinington is improving
from an attack of influenza.
Mrs. Austin Johnson and three chill
dren were recent guests in Ripton.
Work has been resumed at the Red
Cross rooms, and more help is request
ed.
Miss Exile Morse has returned to
Burlington where she is student in
U. V. M.
Mrs. Charles CARRIER was the week
end guest of her mother, Mrs. Alice
Thomas, and sister Miss Eugenia in
Brandon.
Mrs. Georgianna Bachelor is in Rut-
land caring for her aunt, Miss Julia
Capron.
The "Inasmuch Circle'' met with
Mrs. Roy Cole Thursday, A Hoover
lunch was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fletcher were
Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Wallace Johnson in Forestdale.
Harold Rickert has moved to Audas
Persons house, and not to his mothers
Mrs. Moses Person, as first intended.
Mrs. Florence Delong and child of
Bridport have returned after visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Doner
E. c. Dickerson observed his list
birthday at Woodland" Tuesday Sew
eral relatives were present to dinner
and to extend congratulations. He was
also the guest of his sister, Mrs. Oliver
Laporte in Forestdale during the day,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
Patrick II. Shea

Patrick H. Shea of Port Henry, N. Y,
former resident of Addison county,
died at his home in Port Henry Friday,
Oct %, after an illness of ten days
with influenza. He was born in Mine
vile Feb, %, 1887, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Shea The family lived for time
at West Addison, later going to Mine
vile. Mr. Shea was a graduate of the
Mineville High School and of Albany
Business college. Although trained for
a business career, he decided to take up
the study of law and was for some time
a student in the Office of Judge Charles
l. Button of Middlebury. While in Mid
dlebury he was also employed by the
late Joseph Battell. For two years he
had been a member of the Port Hen
ry police force, but was intending to
take up the practice of law soon.
Mr.. Shea is survived by mother,
four sisters and two brothers. Funeral
services were held at St. Patrick S
church in Port Henry, the Rev. Father
Pierce officiating. The bearers were the
two brothers, Martin and George; Pat
rick Shea of Mineville and Thomas
Shea of Fort Edward, cousins and Henry
Broughton of Bridport, brotherin-
law. Burial was at Mineville
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
SALISBURY

Paul Field is suffering from nervous
break,
John Barch of Proctor was at c. A
Bumps for a few days last week.
Charles Hunt Of Rutland was in town
the first Of the week delivering hi
brush orders,
Frank Howard and mother, Mrs, K
X Howard Of Rutland spent Sunday al
Frank Severy's,
Hilton Newton has rented Pau
Fields farm and will take possession
on December LIST.
G. c, Cutler Of Burlington was in
town Friday in the interests Of the tel.
ephone Company
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stone of Corn
wall were weekend guests Of her aunt
Mrs, c. J. Kingsley.
Mr., and Mrs. f. K, Preston returned
Tuesday from a visit to their son, Ken
meth at Newport, r. l,
Miss Cecile Thomas and Miss Jennie
King spent a few days during last week
with Mrs Allen Beach and family in
Brandon.
Lyndon Thomas and William Peter
son went to Boston Saturday Thomas
entered as an Avator's machinist and
Peterson as truck driver,
The Ladies Aid was entertained by
Mrs. William Dyer Wednesday
Mrs. E. ] Williams hes returned from
a visit to Plumbrook, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs Wright of Colchester
visited their daughter, Mrs. Mark New
ton from Saturday until Tuesday, Mrs
Newton returned with them,
The tickets for the entertainment
course are on sale. A fine series of en-
tertainments are expected the first
one being a musical Nov 29th
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
w. 6 G. MEETS

A meeting of the War Service Com
mittee was held Saturday afternoon at
four o'clock. The purpose of it was to
organize the committee and the follow
ing officers were elected to fill the va
cancies occasioned by the absence OF
James Burckes 20 and Corinne Weber
20; secretary, Leon McFee 20; treas
urer, Laura Fales 10. The following
student members were also chosen;
Pauline Locklin 20, Nadine Rogers 20
Ruth Johnson 81, Stuart Douglas 'l9,
William Huggard 90 Arnold Swift '2l
and Leroy Bigelow 81.
expo. Herbert Darrow has accepted
government position at Washington,
d. c.
IL Helen Linnell, who teaches at
Willimantic, Conn, has been seriously
i'll with influenza.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
Inhuenza--La Grippe

The present influenza is now known
to be our old familiar la grippe. Foley's
Honey and Tar is just what every suf-
ferer from influenza or la grippe needs
now 1t covers the rough infamed throat
with a soothing healing coating, clears
away the mucus, stops the tickling
and coughing, eases the tightness and
heavy breathing. Day and night, keep
Foley's Honey and Tar handy. 1t gives
ease, warmth and comfort from the very
first dose. Buy it now.
Frost's Pharmacy, IS Main ST.,
Middlebury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08

day of November and 2sth day of April next.
from 10 o'clock a. m until IL O'Clock M, on
9Th dav of November A. D. 1918, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to pre-
sent their claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Salisbury, VT. this 5th day of Novem-
Der, A. d. 1918.
FRANK B. NelsSn. Commissioners.
Cassus c. Seeley, Administrator
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
Estate of
Moses H. Sawyer
late nj Salisbury

The Undersigned, having been appointed by
Addison. Commissioners to receive, examine. and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against The estate of Moses H. Sawyer. late Of
Salisbury. in said District. deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the residence Of Herbert Morgan. in the
town Of Salisbury. In said District, on the 25th
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
GRANVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hutchins were
in Mortified over Sunday
Schools in town reopened Monday
after being closed five weeks on account
of the state quarantine.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Lamb return.
ed to their home in Boston Monday.
Eugene Campbell and Herman Ford
were in Waterbury last week taking
Pearl Morse to the State hospital,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
CHARTER DAY

Friday November l, marked the one
hundred and eighteenth anniversary
of the founding of Middlebury Col
lege. Owing to the unusual circum-
stances in which the college finds Itself
this fall, the observance OF the day was
limited to a short speech in Chapel by
Professor Wright and the singing Of
an appropriate hymn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
Notice

| have put in a stock of
flour and grain in basement
of Benedict's store and will
make prices as low as any
one. Come and see me. E. E.
Ross. 43tf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08

Always behind the clouds is the sun
that never fails-always beyond the
labor which irks us is the joy of at
tainment.
George A. Thayer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08
Estate of
Theodore A. Sessions
late of Goshen

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Addison, Commissioners to receive examine, and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of Theodore A. Sessions late
of Goshen. in said District deceased. and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said at the residence of Herman Jones In the
town of Goshen in said District on the 18th day
of November and 22d day of April next, from 10
o'clock a. m, until 2 o'clock p. M, on each of
said days and that six months from the 2Sth day
of October A. d. 1913. lie the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance
Dated at Goshen. VT. this goth day of October,
A. d. 1918.
". B. Avery. commissioners.
Henry W. Sessions Executor. Florence, VT,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-08

If you live good character you won't
have to exhaust any energy fighting
for a good reputation.
Uncle Philander