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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
Montevallo Notes

Montevallo, July 2T.-- Special )-Mss Virginia Hendricks, stenographer for the college, has accepted position with Wilson & Co., Fl Paso, Tex.
 Miss Olive Mays. for several years librarian of the Technical institute, has been, granted years leave of ab- sence to sere as librarian in an army cantonment. She will serve first at Camp Hancock.
 Y Capt T. w. Palmer, IT,, son of Pres ident Palmer, has completed a special course of study at the school of fire Fort Sill, Okla, and has been appointed an instructor in that army school
 Paul Rogan, after spending few days with his parents in Montevallo, has returned to Camp Wheeler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Thursday evening was well received by an enthusiastic and patriotic audience. The church was decorated in flags and red, white and blue bunting, making a pretty effect for the performers "Co- Iumbia," represented oy Mrs. G. l.. Nader. received the guests and members of the Philathea class in white costumes. with ribbons in the national colors. served as ushers. The programme was repre- scented by good talent and the address of the evening by Judge Hugh Locke was warmly received.
 It has been suggested that this excel lent programme be repeated so that oth- CTS might have an opportunity to hear it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
OFFICERS INSTALLED

The recently elected officers of Dixie circle No. 622, Protective Home Circle of Ensleyf were installed at a recent meet ing, Grand President Thomas J. kenna- mar being in charge assisted by Frank Grain. The new officers are: Hugh Roberts, president; Harry Dewitt past president; Alonzo D. Speigler, vice presi- dent; Mrs Hugh Roberts, guardian; Mrs. Katie Chanall chaplain, Miss Violet Palmer, guide: Miss Agnes Gillett, companion; Mrs. Edward J. Butler, sec retary and accountant; Mrs. Etta liar din, treasurer; Lon Stewart, sentinel; Mrs Bettie Hill, watchman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

relaxation from the. awful strain of death on Labor Day. They are fight ing and giving their lives that the army behind the army may labor and enjoy the fruits of their labor. There should be no rest until this great ar is won and the world made safe for democracy, so it is hoped that every wheel, hammer and cog, as we'll as every plant sin the entire country, will assist in making Labor Day. a real Vic tory Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
LOYALTY LEAGUE

Complying with request rom Cha ries A. Moffett. chairman or me Jefferson County Self-PreserVation Loyalty league, that he appoint com : m.ttee in this precinct to aid Tn til, W ork Mayor B. C. Jones has completed The list of men that will serve on thls committed: J. W. Leggett, chairman : F. B. Marcum. Henry C. OzleY W. A. varne~, R. B Ragsdale. John " Don aldson. John McEniry, l.. F. Hood. Ben Cason. & N. Rfchburg, Joe Whitmore' V. o. Bishop, F. B. Buck, T. L. Parsons s' W. B. Fulton, John w. McConnelI, l. $. Moorer and w.. NJ. Bennett, ais committee will work under the super vision and by instruction Of the he- partment of labor The intent ana purpose of the committee is to see that every able bodied man between the ages of 16 and 60 is at work There will be meeting of the committee IS a whole in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce, BirmlnghaE, Sunday afternoon at o'clock ana Il is earnestly requested that the men se- lected from this precinct attend.
 ! COMMUNITY SING
 In addition to other music arranged for the community sing Sunday alter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the Americans Red Cross has grown to such proporr tons in it's efforts. to relieve sul. fering humanity that The .ASe-Her- aid will publish a. Red Cross buIe- tin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the distri>t will be welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE

MAIL SALF,SMAN-T1xpe in sales let ter and follow-up work. All round of flee man; experienced salesman; clean record. Address Mail Salesman, care Age Herald.
 WANTED-At once, position as collector or boolSkeeper by man above draft age, who knows the city thoroughly. Phone WoodtaWn 754-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
wORKERS. ATTENTION,

All captains of companies in gauge workroonns must provide themselves with a very narrow band of red ribbon around their head covering. ,s
 All regular workers tnsIsoveman, Joseph & Loebs balcony workroom will please bring their own uniforms when the allot- ment arrives and they return to work. Would advise getting long sleeyed. thin cross arred; muslin aprons.
 sfs MRS. JOHN LONDON.
 ,s~sf Ciiatrman of Womans Work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Bessemer, July 27-(Special.)-Th West Bessemer Land and Development company have purchased 200 acres of timber land near McCalla, on which they will immediately place a saw mill. It is estimated that the timber will cut 2,000,oo0 feet of lumber. This lumber will be brought to Bessemer and it is the intention of the stock holders of the company to erect l2o houses on their subdivision, Oakwooa' in addition to the 36 houses that have already been built there.
 The school census of Bessemer mas about been completed, and, while the exact figures are not yet aValiable' Prof. L. |. Yam reports that con servative estimate of the school popu- lation is 5000. This is an increase of 400 over the census of last year
 The physical examination of the men of Class 1,of 1a1S draft was completed Friday afternoon. One hundred anu seventy men were examined and m@oe a remarkable showing. only Is were rejected; 150 stood a splendid exam ination and seven were accepted TOT limited service. At the local exemp- tion board today, call was registered for 105 negroes to be sent to camp Nic- Clellan between August l ana D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Quite an interesting little play was given by the children of the neighborhood on last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. l.. Norrell, 1514 Allen street, north The programme was prepared by Lillian Chambers. Ercle Martin and little Myra Norrell The exercises were thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended, and quite nice little sum was realized, which will be given to the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Mrs. Morris Marx will spend the months of August and September in New York. During her absence Mrs C. M Tsrdy will serve as chairman of publicity. for the Birminghani chapter American Red Cross. All items os in- terest to this department should be mailed to Mrs. C. NJ Tardy at Red Cross headGuarters, or phoned her at Main 16O2-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Alfs chairmen of workrooms making garments are urged to return all com pleted garments to the central workroom on the balcony of L.oveman. Joseph Loeb's on tomorrow or Tuesday.
 MRS. FRANK CLARK,
 Chairman Supply Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

TEAM of gray draft horses ages : and 9; also wagon and harness; outfit complete, $500; for detail information, communicate with L. T. Shiflett, Ad- amsville. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Plans have been completed by Rev. T. A. Lennox of the First Christian church to have the Nunges Evangelis- tic company to hold a series of evan, gelistic services at the Ensley church during the month of October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
REPORT OF CHAPTER

The following is the report of Pir- mingham chapter of the Red Cross for the week ending July 20. iy1S: .
 Number Of cases packed and, shipped, g.: total articles for soldiers, 1S2 hos- pital garments, 2l5: hospital supplies, 1oa4; surgical dressings, -l2S5t5, refu gee garments, 134z; total for the week, 15,11s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

The members of the Mother Goose club ea,st &hoses s1usasins. tho iayetsi sforrs thet Red Cross arc Asked by Mrs. Gibson td
 send in the garments at once, as the
 iAyets are to be packed next Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
LUTHERAN INIT

The monthly report of the Zion Luth- eran Red Cross unit is as follows, Ab- dominal bandages, 210; head bandages. l45; canvalescent robes, B boys refugee shirts, 20. Meetings are held :. every Thursday at the Sunday school rooms. Avenue B and Nineteenth street. aver age attendance 10 members. New mem bers are invited.
 MRS. FRED E. HERBST. Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
AMERICAN NAVY IS NOW ABOVE 5O0,000
Many Thousands, of Elm ployes in Service in Addi-
 tion to the Fighters

Washington, July 7.-(Special)- The Secretary of the Navy today announced that in personnel the navy had passed the 500,0o0 mark. In the four branches, the regular navy, the naval reserve, the marine corps and coast guard, there are 503, 192 officers ahd men. If the employees of the navy department and the navy yards are included the aggregate num- Der will reach 5940C0.
 The strength of the various branches is shown in the following table:
 Enlisted
 Men. Officers. Totals. Regular navy o9,S3l 9,527 219,15s Naval reserve
 force ......... 20S, ,73l 15,S46 219,5si Marine corps ...... 56,5t5 1918 5S.463 Coast guard 6,37l 22s 6,60' Totals ......... 476,47 21319 503,7s2 In accordance with the provisions of the naval appropriation act recently passed bv Congress the national naval volun- teers, comprising 7s5 officers and l4,o2S men. are now combined with the naval reserve force.
 In addition to the military branches of the service more than S0o60 mechanics and laborers are employed at navy yards and stations and there are in addition about 10000 employees of the navy de- partment and it's various bureaus ana stations This makes a total or apoukl 594, 900 persons in the naval establlshmene~8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Your first installment to the se'- ond Red Cross unit was due July l. Won't you show your patriotism oy being prompt, and pay same at the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE--One special built Mercer racer; guaranteed go miles an hour: new racing tires; just overhauled and painted; price, $35O. One Saxon -Four first-class mechanical con- dition, s1S5. One 1913 Cadillac, Al condition, $450. J. J. McMann, 213 $. goth St. Phone 6505
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

FORD "cut down in first-class condj- ton and bargain. Can be seen at asO \. 18th st. Sunday or after D. m during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES The Rev. F. F. Monk will conduct 1 the regular services at the Church of God; at II d. m. his subject will be Five Borrowed Things" and at S p. m. "Satans Palace" There will pc special music at both services s @a-
 At the Presbyterian church there will be regular services morning ahd eve , ming, the Rev. I. r. Swallow, the pas tor, preaching both sermons. At the morning service his subject will be The Way" in the evening "A Good Name" The Rev swallow will preach at the Wenonah Stub house Sunday aft, ernoon at o'clock.
 The Rev. J. C. Hill will preach his last sermon as pastor of the Jones' boro Baptist church Sunday morning at II o'clock At this time a service flaA will be presented to the church with, suitable exercises.
 The revival services in progress at the Methodist church will he continued next week. Lieutenant Williams will preach at Il a. m and also at S:30 D. m. Sunday afternoon at o'clock there will be a love feast
 The Rev NJ. K. Thornton, pastor of. the First Baptist church. will occupy the pulpit at the morning service, but there vii be no services in the eve ming On account of the revival at the Methodist church.
 PERSONALS
 Mrs N. E. Knox of Okalona, Miss, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. M K Thornton.
 Miss Amt OBrien. who has been teaching at Ely, New. is making a visit to her friends, Mrs. J $. Winters,
 Mrs. W. c. Terry and family have re- turned from St. Clair Springs.
 Mir and Mrs. oscar Handle and their children left Friday for an automobile trip They will stop at Montgomery and other points, returning in about two weeks.
 Berney Crook has returned from a visit to his sister, Mrs. Lacey Edmund son, who is spending the summer at Biloxi. Miss. He will leaxe next Tues day for Camp Sevier, where he will enter training for military service.
 Mrs. T. F. Furman left Friday to visit relatives in San Antonio.
 Mrs. Ike Marks left Friday for Pen. sacola. Fla. to visit relatives.
 Mrs Dave Boxer will visit relative in Gadsder next week, leaving Monl day.
 Misses Sadie and Katie Ling are wis. ting friends in Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
"Hell of a War, But
 Only One We Have


 London, July 27.-Activity at points oc- cupied by the American troops eslackened considerably Friday, says the correspon- dent of the Daily Mail with the Amer ican troops in France. Time for a breath ing space has arrived, he adds, and both sides are, recovering from the exhaustion of their first efforts. In the Fere and Ris forests, north of 1. the Marne, the Germans seem to be blowing lip consid- erable. quantities of munitions and sup plies. Ss .f<-. ,s,s....t
 The correspondent records a remark he overheard among American troops sit ting smoking peacefully amid the ruins
 Well, it's hell of a war, but-it s the only one we've got"
 Card of Thanks
 Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Hall desire to ex I press their heartfelt thanks for t!.e| tender sympathy and many kindnesses s of their 'friends-'S thes.rccent be ! |reavsment in the loss of fliefr dauea \ ter, Laura Hope ffallss tn. tiffes of sor- row friends are biessfng @2s
 f.-Nst<-S .sz. -r<9sY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5s1

byteFian church will hold a special meet ing in the parlors of thee hureh Monday afternoon at o'clock, and a large at tendance is expected The girls band will have charge of the programme for the afternoon o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Dr. A. j. Dickinson will have charge of the evening service a t the First Methodist church tonight At the morning service the pastor. Rev.
 Claude Orear. will use for his topic. Some Experiences of Mankind that Demand a Religious Interpretation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

PIANO BARGAINS.
 At E. E. Forbes New Store. One second hand Vose & Sons. 5000 New England .....'.... loVoo Player Piano .... 3l5.O0 One new Piano .......... 25o.00 Organs from s25 up, CoIur bia Graphophones and records. Prices of records will advance Aug. l. You can save money if you will come to see us before you buy.
 E. E. FORBES & SONS,
 1922 Sd Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
HELP WANTED-MALE
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE

WANTED-Help, all kinds; makes no difference what your profession is, we can place you; call to see us it will cost you nothing to talk it over. Bir- mingham Improvement and Employ ment Go, 20S1a Fist st. Rooms 206-210 Phone Main 29l0.
 WANTEp-Young lady of refinement to assist in Jewelry store; experience not necessary; state salary expected and experience. Address X-36, Age-HeraIc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
PATRIOTIC MUSICALE
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS

The patriotic musicale given by the Philathea class at the Methodist church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Rev. W. W. Powell of Dyersburg will fill the pulpit at the First Pres byterian church this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

pr. T. J. Springfield will preach at the morning service of the Hunter Street Baptist church The B. Y. F. U. will be in charge of the evening se1v- ice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

Rev. Judson R. Martin, associate pastor. will have charge of the morn- ing services of the First Baptist church. The evening service will be in charge of the young people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

In addition to other music arranged for the community sing Sunday after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

REGISTERED Duroc hogs, poars. gilts and bred sows or pigs of best blood lines at reasonable price. Marbury Lumber company, Wadley, Ala.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-17
CONSTANT ITCHING AL
MOST UNBEATABLE.

Only those afflicted With &c
zena. with is terrifying rrlta
tlon and ceaseless itching. know
what constant torture this disease
can cause. The dlseasa appears
III different way, sometimes with
a reddening and irritation Of the
skin. sometime, in the form Of
bisters. Other cases of Eczema
take the form OF a dry, scaIy con
Iltion Of the SKIN that cracks and
pecI<. But no matter IN what
form the dl@ea>c appear. II /, a
4ource of constant fiery irritation
that /, we'll nigh ufbearablc
Eczema is very often consld-
cred a SKIN disease. Thls IS a
natural mistake. As It attacks
the llu and It IS through the KIN
that II 5au~e, - much discomfort
and suffering. But thc real ecaf of
the discase IS the blood Ihe germs
of Eczema are ~ tue blood. and thr'
irritated and diseased condition of
tine sEin le the result II tine germ.
trying f. break out of the y7tem.
Beyond tho ueo 81 dnflecp'lc. to
promote oIeanIiuc.-. there Is ~
local treatment that Hlll accomplish
= permanent cure Of tins disease.
And those who have been relying
altogether upon alive. soap. ont
nert and other local applications
T. tie ~fln will hnd that no per
faanent good Will come from such
treatment by lt-cIf
Read now Basil NJ. Ianneau
who reside, on Confederate avenue
III Atlanta. Ga. found relief from
this terrifying dl>ea~e. after all
local treatment had failed. tie
Wrttpe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-17
DEATHS.

ApplERY IN \cw York rity. on April
Is iqlS Rohc-t & husband e Maud
rsnrral '1nIS 'p,,r Services AMI lntc-mcn, at Wi
mington Brandy Nvfnc cemetery. frlHaN
aftCruOou. = 80 oclA'k
BEADr\ t>OPF In his CITY on Aprh III
iaIS Isabella. widow of Charles Beadcn-
EriafIvr> and friends arc invited t0 al
,rnd thc funeral services at her late resi-
dcnrc SOS North Franklin street. on Thurs
day afternoon al I 81 t'"'h' 'e''"'"'
private Please oml flowers
L. 1al< .Iohu Lauder Bristol son of Mr..
and Mrs George T. BriSto-. aged
months
DICkI\So< suddenly. in this city. on
~ tnrli ~ H. iqIS IL William NJ Dickinson
Erl.ti,c> friends members Of Fratcrnal
nrdC- ~ Eaglc> hCrIc No -. and 4. g
" Lodge \o j. arr invited 70 attend
.hc f4ucral services a. hie late residence
tlt north Er"omc street on SATURDAY
Afternoon q. : O'Clock ln;crmcnt al silver
BROOK ccmctcr'
l,a<~ II M c,t> on April 10. 1918.
Ia,e " Evans
-- ,9e iun,.raI srrs ls,.S ~ thc residence of
f ,rtc- Mr. sarah = Caeho IW&
.tar II -cef on Thursday morning April
j. a. fo eioth in'ermthi private. Merry
GIBEo>~ suddenly IN thi~ cry. on Apsu
> taI~ iliam t,tohon>
tta'at#,r> frsend, and members o' santa
Nfa-4a oun,ll \o 10. ut ar, invited
attend III, funeral from his late resi-
.ttff trltpU SNtitAt on IuF>uaS
.suruuue II ocioce solemn rrquitm mass
Nnn church ln'erment cathedral
N GHF~ I'm ms c.'1 on April IL. l9lS
Ma, tryatu.tn daughter Of Theresa nee
i>f,,.h. and Ntbcr' Hughes. aged one year
9:",a,s1.., and friend, OF ne family arc
-,l:a~-,ftlIly invited 10 attend the funeral
rom IN r'>idence q hes e,n@, na1@nrs. 90 :
orlock lntermcnt al Cathedral cemetery
i na.icnt sufferer a rest
IN 1t,HE> tins city. on April u, 1915
Matilda Hughes aged = years
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
of her dauchter. MIR Margaret Woodmansey y
IG3 Dclamorc Place. on Thursday afternoon
al 3 O'Clock Intrrmen' private
kETJFN In this Cify. April l6. Io1S
lame \ Kelley husband Of Mary 4
l;riati,e, friends and members Of the
,o attend the funeral from his late resi-
acuc, l.ll Walnut s;reet on Saturday
a. Patrick Church. lnterment Cathc-
tIizshtth. wifi, Of Peter \cunan.
i;elstAe~. friend, and Holy Rosary
>odality are invited ie attend The funeral
com hcr late residence. No. Ho7 West
I,4.-tb :, rect on Thursday morning April
- ~ q clock SoIemn requiem mass al
- Pau Chuicn Intermeni a. Cathedral
%I@HoI.S Suddenly IN thI~ ci,y on April
H. 1918 Martha FLORENCE. infant daughter
,f Fiorrnc, and Marx Nichols. aged :,
,,,r- - months
Relatives and friends ot tbc family are
respectfully invited 10 attend q be funeral
from her parents residence, No. 92O du
Pom ~trefI on Friday morning, al $50
oriuch Mas of he Acngl~. 81 Thomas
Il 4 church. at $50 o clock Intcrmcnt
ntp cathedral cemetery Asleep N the
arms 0f icSu~
SfNNfONS In This clty on April I6 1915
tfary I wifc of Wellington g. Simmons
Relatives and friends arc invited to at
tend the funeral services at her tate resi-
dpncc 81 North Jackson street. on Thurs
da1 evening. prH Is a. Q clock Further
services and intcrmcut at Camden Del on
arrival OF train leaving Wilmington : 10
F~ldaH morning without fuFt her notice
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-17
CECIL COZ MY NOTES.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special CORES Spondence of Every Evening
Elkton. Md, April II Miss Gertrude
Erickson. Home Economic specialist from
the State Experimental Station is visiting
the lower section Of Cecil county, giving
lectures and demonstrations on milk and
cheese.
An auto truck is being run from Ok
ford, Pa, to Baltimore, VIA Rising Sun,
North East. Perryvillc Aberdeen and
Bclair. making round trip daily
George A. Carey a former newspaper
man OF North East, who enlisted IN the
nayy among the first 500 from Maryland.
has been made petty officer
The ladies Of Fix Neck section viii hold
a social and parcel post sale this evening
al Johnson school house for the benefit
d the Red Cross and Navy League Of
Cecil county
Patriotic services VIII be held in Cecil
ton NJ + Church Sunday next when
the ladies If the church viii present Il
service flag In honor Of he BOYS from hat
town who are in the country : service
". W Abrahame, fol several Years
connected with the Tome Institute PORT
Deposit. has resigned to take a position
with tho ATLAS Powder Co at Pcrryvillc
Miss Rcbccca Scottcn Of Wilmington
and Arthur Ilcrdman Of Camp Green
Charlotte, y c. have been spending Tic
past few days with relatives in North Fast
Rudolph y Taggert Of the Engineer
Corps at Camp Mcclellan, Ala who had
been on furlough for the past ten days,
visiting his parents in tlkton, left this
morning for his southern headquarters.
The Town Council of Elkton has filed
request with the Pennsylvania Rail
road 10 have the 6.32 p. n. bound
train stop at ilkton This train was
taken of several months ago but was re-
placed Oh the schedule, eliminating ITS
formcr stops.