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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
ADJUSTMENTS
Thurston at the Jefferson

Following the holiday of Tuesday de- creed by Fuel Administrator Garfield, Howard Thurston, the worlds sreates. magician, will give two performances at the Jefferson theatre today. the mat inee beginning at 2:15 and at night at S:15. Indications are that Thurston will pack the house both afternoon ana night. The fact that the great magician for the first time in the history of the Jefrerson will play an entire week seemingly has made no difference Tn the rush to secure advantageous seats, and although there will be ample op- portunity for all who wish to do so to witness his remarkable performance hundreds of people are taking no chances and have ordered their seats early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
ACTIVE IN
 RED CROSS WORK

The Booker T. Washington Red Cross unit has opened headquarters on the first floor of the Pythian building and the members of the auxiliary are ask ing for January and February maga- zines as well as daily papers not more than one week old to be sent to the coiored soldiers at Camp Dodge, Ia Any ons having any magazines to donate will please send them to headquarters.
 Instructions in knitting are given daily from 10 a. m. to p. m. to those who are anxious to learn and will bring their needles and yarn with them.
 All organizations as well as individ- uals are urged to take advantage of this ov vpcrtunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30

that they were all well and in good con dition.
 Joseph Pickens, clerk of the board of revenue at Bessemer, is in receipt of notice stating that he has been ap- pointed to handle the nitrate of soda which is to be distributed from this point by the government for the farmers The distribution of fertilizer to the farm CTS will also be under the supervision of MT. Pickens, and it is expected that large quantity will be distributed to farmers in this end of Jefferson county.
 SPELLING BEE
 A large crowd attended the spelling bee and musical programme which was given tonight at the Masonic hall at worth league of the Brighton Methodist church. The following programme was much enjoyed: Opening song, America" by the audience; reading, "Reveries in Church." by Miss Christine Johnson; piano duet, by Miss Helen White and Miss Jewel Fowler; reading, Mrs. Rosco; vocal duet, Miss Jewel Fowler and Miss Ruby Fowler; reading, Miss Helen John son; piano solo, Mrs. Harold Purser; reading. Miss Monnie Vines; piano solo, Mrs. Rosco; address, by the Rev w. NJ Mcdonald. Spelling classes were chosen by Mrs. Davis Farr and Mrs P. w. Eastes.
 The Bessemer Trades Council held it's monthly meeting last night at it's hall on Nineteenth street and the following hSicers were elected for the coming term: B. H. Tiliman, president; J. M OMaro vice president; A. M. Foster secretary and treasurer, W. Merritt, cor responding secretary; trustees. J. A. Lips comb, Daniel Agier and c. l.. Brown.
 The Bessemer Culture club will not have it's regular meeting on Thursday as annornced The meeting will be held at hte public library on Thursday, Feb ruary z.
 Beth Fl Sisterhood will hold it's regular monthlv meeting Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs Martin Barr on Berkley avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30

school; pr. U. G. Mason. chairman of the committee on negro work for Ala bama; and E. A. Brown, negro attor- ney The speakers were introduced by Rev. G. L. Thornton, pastor of the church.
 A. H. Parker, chairman of the com mittee on the negro campaign in Bir- mingham, stated that by the organi- zation of savings societies in the schools, churches. fraternal orders, women's clubs and other organizations much good work was anticipated during the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
Smallpox in Opelika

Opelika, January 29-(Special.) )-Con- siderable apprehension is being felt here over the smallpox situation. Several cases have recently developed in the cot ton mill village, and Monday a case was discovered in the heart of the city, the victim being a cotton mill operative. The patient was promptly isolated as soon as detected and every precaution will be taken to prevent the spread of the cnni A fsinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30

Bessemer, January 29.-(Special.)-T. E. day that a large number of Bessemer voters stand in danger of being dis qualified for the next election unless they pay their poll tax within the next three days. Yesterday and today have been quite busy at the tax collectors office on account of a number of voters putting of paying their tax unel this week, but 1t was stated that there are still a large number who have not yet come in The city primaries are to take place this year and the elections are sched- uled to be the most interesting staged here in sometime.
 A consent judgment was reached in the case of Ella P. Bell vs. the Alabama Great Southern railroad and also in the case of F. w. Bell against the same company, compromise of 5000 was reached in the Ella Bell case, while $500 was reached in the case of F. w. Bell The plaintiffs were suing for alleged per- sonal injuries
 Funeral services over the remains of |T. H. Tomlin, who died Saturday morn ing, were held this morning at Il o'clock from the St Aloysius Catholic church, the Rev M E. Kittrick officiating. In- torment was made at Cedar Hill ceme- tery
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
DEATHS

 Mrs. William Mackfnaw--Aged 32, died yesterday at a local infirmary. She is survived by her husband and six children. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at o'clock from the residence of James O'Hara, 2006 Hibernian avenue, Pratt City. Rev. Father Malone will offi- ciate. Interment will follow at Fra ternal cemetery.
 Albert J. Mengent-Aged GA. died yes- terday at local infirmary. Remains will be sent to Berkeda, O., for burial.
 William F. Furley-Aged AZ, died yes- terday at local infirmary. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock from Johns private chapel Interment at Oak Hill cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
Drs. Dozier X Dozler Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. BowelA Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENT

I wish to announce that the Ala bama state agency for the Weila- phone has been placed with Messrs. Ben and Henry Speilber ger, the former one of Birming- hams most popular merchants, the latter the gentleman who placed the Dim unet" on the southern market with such phe- nomenal success.
 Either of these gentlemen may be reached by mail addressed to Bir- mingham, Ala., or by phoning Main 1902.
 Thanking the people of this city for the many courtesies shown me while here, beg to remain,
 Very truly yours,
 A. SCHLESSING.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE QUOTA FOR COUNTY
 IS NOT SUBSCRIBED

The women of Jefferson county council oi defense will continue their campaign several days longer, according to an an nouncement made by Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley, chairman of the finance com mittee.
 Despite the many calls made on the public by condition of the war Bir- mingham has responded literally but the quota for this county has not yet been contributed and the women of Birming- ham are unwilling to close the campaign ur.tir they are assured the Jefferson county boys at home and abroad will be cared for.
 7 The Muskoda Red Cross unit. of which Mrs. c. B. Cross is chairman, contributed $& to this work, while S25 was contributed by the negroes at that camp, 10 negro men giving $1 each to this cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
SOCIAL EVENTS

Miss Minnie Jackson proved de- liahtful hostess this afternoon when she entertained the members of the Tuesday Bridge club at the attractive home of her parents, MT and Mrs. Joe Wiles on Second avenue. The recep- ton rooms were tastefully arranged in red and white cut flowers with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
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ferns, the valentine idea being carried out. Two tables were used by the players upon which were placed dainty nappies of red and white hints, while score was kept on valentines. At tho conclusion of series of bridge the first prize for the highest score, silk hose. was won by Mrs. J. A. Little, while tbe consolation. sewing bag, fell to Miss Zelna Lefkovits Later in the evening the hostess served a salad course with French pastry and hot coffee The plates were decorated in tiny red hearts and Cupids. The mem bers who enjoyed this pretty hospi- tality were Miss Zelna Lefkovits, Miss Lena Hatcher, Mrs. Charles ris, Mrs ]. A. Little, Miss Berney Gill; len and the hostess Miss Jackson.
 The members of the Junior Matrons' club were charmingly entertained this aftcrnpon by Mrs. E. S. DeShazo at her home on Twentieth street. The house was artistically arranged in ferns and cut flowers. Three tables were used for the players of forty two" Following the games the prize for the highest score, a dainty lace Jabot was presented to Mrs. J. H. Blue. During the afternoon the hostess served salad course with coffee. She was assisted in her duties by her sister, Mrs. L. W Allen. and Mrs J. I. Whitmore. Those who shared m this pretty hospitality were: Mrs. Kit trel Trotter, Mrs J. H. Blue, Mrs. M. Clay Ragsdale, Jr., Mrs. Walter Mc- Dowell, Mrs. John Eagan, Mrs. Frank Diffley, Mrs. Mac Batson, Mrs. Earl Burgin, Mrs. Conrad Pope, Mrs. Guy Wilson, Mrs. A. E. Patton, Mrs L. W. Allen, Mrs. J. L. Whitmore and the hostess. Mrs DeShazo.
 PERSONALS
 Sergt Norman Lefkovits left last night for Camp Pike, Ark, after 10 days visit to his parents, MT. and Mrs. Sam Lefkovits, on Clarendon. avenue.
 The many friends of James Donald son will regret to learn that he Is quite i'll at his home on Arlington avenue.
 Miss Rosalie Goldberg has returned from a weeks visit to friends at An- niston.
 Miss Martha Young of Greensboro arrived Monday to be the guest of Mrs. Mary Gillen Boshwitz at the home of her mother on Seventh ave- nue
 Mrs. L. w. Allen and little daugh- ter, Mary Elizabeth, expect to leave Thursday for Anniston, where they will join MT. Allen, and will make tfeir future home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
Robert B. Mantell

A Shakespearean festival, such as Birmingham has not witnessed in many, a season, will be -inaugurated at, the Jefferson theatre Monday night. when Robert B. Mantell, foremost classic tragedian on the English speaking stage. opens a weeks engagement in the most extensive and formidable re- pertoire presented by tragedian since the days, of Edwin Booth. MT. Mantell comes to Birmingham fresh from 8 two weeks triumph in New Orleans where he broke all records Tor Q classic star at the Tulane theatre. He carries with him supporting company ol .o players, selected from the best talent available on two continents. and com plete and elaborate scenic productions for all his plays.
 The engagement will open With Ine Merchant of venice, perhaps the most popular of all Shakespeare's plays, ana this light Italian comedy will be re- heated Saturday afternoon. On Wednes- day afternoon there will be special performance of Romeo and Juliet" featuring the young and lovely Gen. evieve Hamper as the most picturesque of all Shakespeare's heroines. A Thurs day matinee performance of Bulwer's s romantic drama, "Richelieu," will take the place of Tuesday night perfornf- ance, Tuesday having been designated as 'heatless day" in the theatres by the United, States fuel administration. The other plays of the week are Ham let" Wednesday night, King Lear Thursday night, "Macbeth' Friday night, and "Richard TIT Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30

Piles Cured in to IA Days
 Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind. bleeding or Protruding Piles. First application gives relief. 50c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
Loew's Biiou

LOew's BlJOu
 Again Loew's BiJou packed the thea Ire at both performances yesterday afternoon and. night. The comedy of the entire bill. augmented by the fea- lures and unusual acts, is great drawing card for the first half of the week and the theatre is drawing the crowds regardless of the weather.
 Marion Cleveland and her hubby. Claude the Tivoll girls, as we'll as Jimmy Reynolds. are being greeted with vociferous applause at the con clusion of their acts. The pictures are great
 The entire bill viii change tomor- row for the last half of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
RED CROSS LIMIT

The Bessemer Red Cross unit held most interesting meeting today at It's headquarters. A large supply of knitted garments which have been out for some time were returned and also number of hospital supplies. Hospital supplies are the thing most needed at present by the Red Cross, and the committees are at work preparing these articles. on Friday the new half year of the work will be commenced, all books having been balanced for the first half.
 Corporal Joe Romano, who is now sta- toned somewhere in France. writes that the Alabama boys are faring well, ac- cording to a brief extract taken from his letter to relatives. He stated that he was still in the game but that it was a very rough life he was facing and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-30
Lyric

"Rubeville,' melange of mirth ana melody, is ore of the merriest acts ever presented at the Lyric and 1t Is keeping capacity audiences laughing at every performance. The act aboundH in music. song and comedy and rapid fire action.
 Lena Caryll and Thornton Flynn are other favorites of the programme. William Morrow and Esther Joy are also good entertainers. Neal Abel tells some funny stories and he tells them In such a way as to make him an immediate favorite. Lohse and Ster- ling are sensational acrobats and the Mutual news pictures are interesting and entertaining
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-15

luxuriant growth near the seashore
and its interesting people and GUS
toms.
Accompanied by $50 cowsboys and
80 "harem' girls picked from a crowd
of over 400 applicants, Doug hied
himself into the desert near Oxnard,
Cal, to take the outdoor scenes of
his play.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-15

He had hardly gotten there, when
the crowds began to collect and as
time went on there were more than
5000 people gathered to watch the
screen idol at work. Doug conceived
the idea of charging them admission
and made the price of the show one
smileage stamp for the boys "over
there" y
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-15
Smileage Stamps Charue

to See Fairbanks Perform
One of the distinguished marks of
he plays OF Douglas Fairbanks
the colorful backgrounds that he
lses. In his newest play, Bound in
Morocco" he has the picturesque
country of A1giers, its deserts, its
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18
NATIONAL WAR
WORK BEGUN
IN EBERT
COUNTY

On the morning of October of l2th
Mr.. Ross II. House. of Denver, q repre-
sentative of the State Headquarters for
the National War Work campaign. met
with small gathering of Kfowa citi-
zens to make start upon the county
organization for that work.
This drive is to be undertaken at the
request of the president. 1t is intended
to unite the efforts of the seven great
organizations for soldiers welfare
work. viz the y NJ c. A.. " w C. A..
National Catholic War Council. Jewish
Welfare Board. the War Camp Com
munity Service. the American Library
Association. and the Salvation Army.
The object of this amalgamation is to
save the expense of separate cam
paigns.
Altho the actual house, to house soli-
citing. work is not to be begun until
the week of November 11th to 18th,
much preliminary work should be ac-
complished before that date. 1t is to
be noted that this drive is not conflict
ing in any way with the date of the
Fourth Liberty Loan.
At the meeting of Saturday morning
the following officers were chosen for
Elbert County:
County Chairman, Fred Albin; Vice
chairman. Archer NJ. Rex; County
Publicity Agent. Earl Fry: County
Speakers Bureau. Ralph Ffnnicum;
County Executive Committee. Fred Al
bin. w. ID. Reilly and c. b. Corkett-
The early efforts of these officers
and the committee will be directed
towards securing a full representation
of all the voting precincts of the county
at a County Meeting to be held In XII
owa. the date of which will be an
nounced later. This meeting which
may perhaps be held on the court
house lawn. Will have for its purpose
the perfecting OF the machinery for
doing the work in every school district
of the county. There Will also be an
inspirational address by some speaker
of special ability who Will be sent
from headquarters In Denver
The hope is that meetings can be ar
ranged at every school house in the
county where the people will have a
chance to hear more fully about the
work of the various welfare societies.
before the active campaign begins.
Mr.. House remarked that he was es-
peciaily gratified to note the cheerful
ness with which each member of the
county committee accepted tho work
thus placed upon his shoulders. Pro-
dictions are hopeful as to tho probable
success of Elbert County in securing
it's quota for this extremely important
division of the great war work of the
county.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18

necessary. She loves children. and
children are fond of her. and sho Of
ten remarked that 1t gave her the
greatest pleasure to watch the devel-
opment of the minds of the child. and
to train that mind in the way 1t should
go. In all the State requirements
Miss Foster is entirely UP to date.
and in hearty cooperation with all
superior educational officers Her
ability to FIJI the position, her level
head, her energy and good business
ability. her tact. her strong personal
ity. and her charming manner which
all who know her will readily admit.
and above all her christian character
and her belief that the moral training
of the child in the school is not less
important than the intellectual and
demands a corresponding high sense of
morality in the teacher. all seem to
me to make her the ideal candidate
for the office to which she aspires
c. C, Towle. Derby. Colo.
Sec'y School Dist. No. IA. Adams
County Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

l am declaring myself a candidate
for the office of County Superinten-
dent of Schools of Elbert County. and
arm respectfully soliciting the support
OF my friends at the coming election.
Since my early childhood my home
has been in Elbert County. My gram
mar school education was completed
here. In the year 1908 / graduated
from the Manual Training High School
of Denver. and since that time I have
done normal institute and teachers
association work. For the past eight
years my time has been spent in edu-
cational work. In addition to the
teaching I have done in Elbert County.
have taught the fifth and sixth
grades In the Berthoud schools, under
Prof T. e. Burns. and the same grades
in the Wheatridge schools under DIR.
J. w. Ellison. of Denver fame. Dur
ing the past four years l have held
principalships of schools adjoining
Denver; one year at Washington
| Heights. west of Denver. and three
years at Adams City north of town.
| II was at the last mentioned place
that l feel / have gained experience
which will be most valuable In super
vising the Elbert County work In case
| am called upon to do SO. for during
this time ] worked under Miss Helen
| Lamb. OF Adams County. Those who
| know Of the big things that are being
| done In school lines know of the
| quality of Miss Lambs work. and how
much she requires of her principals
and teachers. II l am elected to Of
flee l shall put my entire energy into
| the work of bettering the schools of
| Elbert County. and in keeping them
| up tc date In every possible respect.
| am soliciting your supDort
| Annie Foster.
| The following is from Mr.. Towle.
| of Derby. Colo. recommending Miss
\ Annie Foster. who Is candidate for the
! office of County Superintendent:
It was my good fortune to be on
the School Board In Adams County
where Miss Annie Foster was Prin-
| cipal for three years. the last six
months of which she boarded with us.
| thus giving me unusual opportun-
ity of becoming acquainted with her
| and her methods of teaching and all
| that pertains thereto. When l heard
| that she was a candidate for County
| Superintendent on the Democratic
| ticket. / thought to myself. the people
| of Elbert County. Irrespective OF party
/ have the opportunity to take the office
j of County Superintendent out of poll
| tics. ard elect candidate of whom
they can all be proud. Her exper-
fence as a teacher In the rural schools.
both as subordinate teacher and n
| principal makes her eminently fitted
| for the office of County Superintend-
ent. She knows the needs of the chill
| dren. and the qualities teacher
| should have to fill those needs II
| will not take her long to find out II
| a teacher is making good In the posi-
tion she holds. nor viii she be Mt
a loss to know how to help her II
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18
-
STATE SENATOR

Senator VIM. d. Reilly. present State
Senator of this District. has proven
his worth In the Legislative halls of
our State and stands recognized as
one of the leaders of thought and ac-
tion in the Colorado State Senate. His
ability and craftsmanship were at
once recognized by party leaders and
he was assigned to the most impor-
tant committees inthe upper branch of
our legislature. where his work on
behalf of his constituents stands in
bold relief in comparison with former
representatives of this Senatorial Dis
trict
These. of all times. are times when
men of known ability and experience
are needed at the council tables of
our Government In the momentous af-
fairs that are daily coming before our
State and Nation in the promulgation
and winning of the war. 1t 10 time
to swap horses. and least of all is 1t
time. to discard a useful steed. as II
were. for one that has grown old both
in years and in office holding. without
having any actual experience in mat
ters of State.
The question is-Do the people of
this District want tried and true
representative. one who is young and
virile, one whose every endeavor has
been in the interests of his consti-
tuents, or will they choose an untried
man whose age Is at once against
him and whose ambition. 1t seems. is
to round out an entire life in public
service without having rendered any
distinct service to the people.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

Having received the nomination on
the democrat ticket for county
Treasurer, ] earnestly solicit your
vote at the general election on Nov
ember 5th 1918.
II elected promise to give to the
tax payers the same efficient service
in the future as in the past
Yours For Th Fourth Liberty Loan
Tom Burnside
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18
ANNOUNCEMENT

Having received the nomination for
County Treasurer on the Republican
ticket. will appreciate the support
of the people of Ebert County at the
coming election. and assure them that.
II elected. Will devote my time and
best efforts to the discharge of the du-
ties OF the office. l believe that inter-
est should be paid on the County funds
and am firmly pledged to that effect.
Yours very truly.
Fred r. McIlhenney.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18
Cast Your Vote For
w. l.. FOSTER
Independent Candidate
For Representative
'AHOE and ELBERT COUNT
TO THE PEOPLE OF ELBERT
COUNTY

1t was my good fortune at the re-
cent primary election TO be chosen
by the Republican party as candidate
for County Clerk. This honor to come
from hearts OF /the people among
whom I was raised fills me with a
sense of qualification that / am un-
able to express In words. But of this
much I can truly assure you. I an.
going to make a clean campaign and
II my efforts meet with success ]
will make It a cardinal point to rem
der efficient service.
Yours sincerely,
Frank D. Hart.