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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
NEWS OF ENSLEY

J w. Berry was elected eXalter ruler of the Ensley lodge of Elks at their regular meeting last night. He suc- ceeds Hugh Hill, who resigned to take up his duties as state deputy. Secre- tary wormch reported that all ar engagements to put on the Ugly Broth CTS minstrels had been completed and a committee consisting of Lee McClel- Ian and Tom Motley were appointed to take charge of the programme. Hugh Hill, Tom Motley, Ed Warnick and other well known local performers will have prominent places on the pro- gramme.
 The lodge decided to purchases an- other car of coal for distribution among the poor and needy of the city. The entertainment committee reported that everything was in readiness for the Elks' dance on next Wednesday evening and that those desiring ad- mission cards are requested to com municate with the committee or sec retary of the lodge.
 The members of the local garden SOiiihiAtNCG dtlSHQSd tIlS SCCViiQ UCliOh7 stration given by II. S. Mobley at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday morning. Acting under the direction of the general city committee, the Ensley committee will in most in stances act independently but will keep a standing committee of one to stay in constant touch with the gen. I-,,S1 it- tee is composed of a number of en- ergetic and progressive business men with D. M. Lewis as chairman. Two representatives from the Housewives league will cooperate with them. Va cant lots and uncultivated land will be taken over by this committee to be used for those desiring to cultivate gardens. Those wishing to apply for lots should see the chairman or one of the committee.
 All schools in the Ensley district began the mid-year examinations yes- terday morning. Promotions will take place the latter part of the week and it is predicted that Ensley High school will have the largest enrolment in it's history
 Mildred DeLoach, the Swear old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. DeLoach of 1?29 Davis street, died at the family residence yesterday after noon at o'clock. The remains were shipped to Childersburg. this morning
 The Sesame Literary club will meet with Mrs. Conrad Boterweg, 300 Forty second street, Fairfield, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. A. K. Wright has been appoint ed representative from the Ensley dis trict on the publicity committee of the Woman's National Council of Defense league. Mrs. Wright is president of the Thread of the Story club and active in womens club work.
 The "Womanless Wedding" to have been given sometime ago under the auspices of the Hunter Street Baptist church and postponed on account Of the indictment weather, will be given at Blakemore hall Wednesday evening, January 23, beginning at o'clock. The public is invited.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Christian church will meet with Mrs Earl c. McLin in an all-day session Wednesday at her home, 1701 Pike avenue.
 Fonville Grove No. 75, Ladies of the Woodman Circle, will meet at the w. o. W. hall Wednesday afternoons~at t ? o'clock.
 Ensley Highland Red Cross unit No 40 will meet with Mrs. J. r. Kent, 2510 Ensiey avenue. Wednesday morning and the meeting will continue through the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
NEW AMERICAN
 PASSPORT ISSUED

Washington, January 21.-The time- honored old American passport, with it's vast expanse of parchment paper headed by an American spread eagle, with talons full of javelins has at last given way to a modern and convenient document. Ex- cept in the cast of persons travelling in the western continents the old pass ports will not be issued. Travellers bound to Europe and Asia must in every case take out new passports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Twelve Quarts of
 Liquor Still at Large

No clue leading to the recovery of the F quarts of whisky, which were stolen from the detective department some time Friday morning, has been ob- tained. Officers are not inclined to ex- press their opinion of the theft. Accord ing to officials no investigation into the robbery will be held.
 The whisky was part of lot con- fiscated at the Terminal station when if was unloaded from the Seminole limited Thursday. A total of SIS quarts, in seven trunks and three suitcases. were cap- tured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
ROOSEVELT OFF
 FOR WASHINGTON

oyster Bay, N. Y, January 21. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt left here tonight for Washington where he will remain several weeks. He declined to comment on Senator Stones speech in the Sem ate today.
 Colonel Roosevelt intimated that while in Washington he would not make any public speeches or state- ments or attend any public func- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
SHERIDAN MEN
 TAKE INSURANCE

Montgomery, January 21.-(Special.) Camp Sheridan's war insurance campaign is rapidly drawing to a successful close. with the 146th infantry still in the lead. with s20,077.5oo. The 145th is second, with S1sS, ,244,500; 147th third, with $l7,930, eco Three batteries of the 18th field artillery have perfect scores, Battery B, s2,025, ,0c0; D. s202o.000. and F. ssai sf.~ The reg ment has a total of $14,S47. GOO
 Several hundred pairs of pajamas sent by the Cincinnati Red Cross will reach Sheridan Tuesday and will be distrib- uted among the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Unsishtly. and Disfiguring Sig
 nals of Bad Blood

Don't close your eyes to the warn ing which nature gives. when un- slightly pimples appear on your face and other parts of the body
 Not only are these pimples and splotches disfiguring. but they lead to serious skin diseases that spread and cause the most discomforting IT, ritation and pain. Sometimes they foretell Eczema, boils, blisters. scaly eruptions and other annoyances that burn like flames of fire, and make you feel that your skin is ablaze.
 When these symptoms appear on any part of the body, take prompt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
CITY JAIL RENOVATED

The work of remodeling the interior of the Bessemer city jail has been com pleted. New fixtures have been put in and new wards for women have been made on the ground floor. The jail is now clean and sanitary and many fa- vorable comments have been made by wis., itors. The condition of the Bessemer jail was the subject of a letter from the state prison inspector several months ago in which the removal of Warden Barnett was asked on account of al legged insanitary conditions It was stat ed by MT. Barnett at the time that fix lures had been ordered that were neces- sary for the proper maintenance of the place. With these improvements the city jail now is in a good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Deaths at Oglethorpe

Chattanooga. January 21.-Private Ben jamin F. Lehman, dead at Fort Ogie- thorpe of pneumonia, gave q salute and called the number of his regiment as he passed away. Young Lehman was from Burbank, s. D. Other deaths announced at the camp are: Private Forrest B. Lewis. Wayland, Mich, pneumonia Pr- vate Harry F. DeVed. next of kin, un- known, scarlet fever; Private Richard A. Young, Triton, Ga, measles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
AMERICAN GUNb0AT IS FIRED UPON BY
 CHINESE REBELS

Peking, January 21.--The Ameri- can gunboat Monacacy was fired upon by the Chinese 30 miles above Yo Chow on the Tang kiang yesterday. A sailor named O'Brien was killed and two other sailors were wounded.
 The firing lasted for half an hour. It is presumed that the assailants were detachment of the southern revolu- tionary forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5s1

placed it's pledge at $50. The pledge Q, last year was oversubscribed by good sum. An interesting paper on Mission ary Liberty Bonds was read by the president, Mrs. Dave Owen, while Mrs G. G. Neal gave an interesting talk on "Tithing" Eight new honorary mem bers were added to the society this a.t- ernoon. They were Mrs. George W.. Woodrow, Mrs G. c. Terry, Mrs. 0. D. Lewis, Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Charlie Baty, Milton Brown and J. E. Edwards. The members present at this time were Mrs. Dave Owen, Mrs. G. G. Neal, Mrs. G. A. Gillet, Mrs. R. V. Lee, Mrs. George w. Patton, Mrs. McDon- aid, Mrs. J. E. Edwards and Mrs Sheri- dian.
 J. w. Sandifer and Miss Hattie Reeves were married this afternoon at 4:SO o'clock by Judge Sam Huey of the ln- ferior court The ceremony was per formed in the presence of a few wit nesses.
 Bessemer chapter, Royal Arch Masons, will meet Tuesday night at the hall on Twentieth street, at o'clock. All mem- bers are urged to be present, as special work will be taken up.
 A. A. Ross of this city is in receipt of letter from his son, Sergt Mai. Fred Ross, who is now in France. Ser gent Ross states, that he has. just le- turned from England and is now sta toned with the Bessemer boys, and that they were all in good health and en- toying the training.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Discuss Oil Differences

Washington. January 21.-Discussicn of differences between oil well owners and employees of the southwest began today at the department of labor The men are continuing at work pending settlement of their grievances. The discussions may last week or more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
To Charter Dutch Steamers

Washington. January 21.-Charter to the United States government of all Dutch steamers now being held in Ameri- can ports has been decided upon by the Dutch government in provisional agree ment just signed in London,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

Bessemer January Especial .)-The Bessemer circuit court convened this morning. at which time a jury civil docket was taken up. The first case to be heard was that of Ed Huffman vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleging personal in- 5uries. This court was convened by Judge J. C.. B. Gwin, after a recess of three weeks during which time the local at torneys assisted the registrants in filling out their questionnaries.
 Phil Neal, son of MT. and Mrs. G. G. Neal of this city, received an appoint ment as army field clerk from Washing ton several days ago and left last night for the capitol. For the past few years Dir. Neal has been an employe of the American Trust bank in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
PROGRESSIVE PARTY

Arrangements have been completed for the progressive tacky party which will be given Tuesday night by the members of Circle of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church. The affair will start at the home of Mir and Mrs. John Birdwell, on Eighteenth street, and will conclude at the home of MT and Mrs. M B. Purdy. on Eighth avenue. Those participating are urged to come in cos tune. The affair promises to be most interesting, as unique programme has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Despite the indictment weather the Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church held a most interest ing meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sheridan on Berkley avenue. The day being pledge day the society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

A general meeting of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. M. B. Purdy on Eighth avenue. Circle will be host at this time to Circles No. l and 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

The whist party, which was to have been given Thursday evening and was postponed. will be given Tuesday even- ing at the Hatikwah clubrooms on Sec ond avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

The Beth-El Sisterhood announces a concert to be given February 12 at the High school auditorium. The affair will be given under the direction of B. L. Michaelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
PERSONALS

Lieut.. c. A. Harris of Fort Ogletho-pe. who has been spending the weekend as the guest of his family, left last night for Chattanooga. He was accompanied by Mrs. Harris and little daughter, Kathryn.
 Mrs H. A. Mckinley, who has been quite i'll for the past several weeks at the home of her sister. Mrs. J. A. Ma bers, is much improved and left last night for Memphis, where she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Roy Wagner.
 B. NJ. Mathews of Camden arrived to- night to be the guest of Dr. R. P. Me- 1yeire and family on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs. R. l.. Hogan of Sheffield is the attractive house guest of Mrs. Dave w. Owen at her home at Fossil.
 Mrs. John D. Reed and little son, John Jr., arrived today from Prospect Sta- ton, Tenn, to be the guests of Mr and Mrs. c. w. Denman at the Grand ho.el
Williams news., 1918-07-19
National Forest Timber for Sale


 Sealed bids will be received by the Forest Supervisor, Will Hams, Arizona, up to and in- cluding August 5, 1918, for all the merchantable dead timber standing or down, and all the live timber marked or designat- ed for cutting on an area em- bracing about $40 acres within Sec. IS, T. 20 N., R. 1 w., G. 6 s. R. M. Tusayan National For est, Arizona, estimated to be 15, ,OOO seven foot fence posts and 5000 cords of cordwood, more or less, of cedar timber. No bid of less than Sc per seven foot post and soc per cord for tcordwood, will be considered. Deposit with bid, $500. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Before bids are sub- mitted, full information con corning the timber, the condi- tions of sale, and the submission of bids should be obtained from the Forest Supervisor, Williams Arizona.
Williams news., 1918-07-19
National Forest Timber for Sale

Sealed bids will be rec ceived
 by the Forest Supervisor, Will
 Hams, Arizona, up to and in
 c1uding August 6, 1918, for all the merch anta ble dead timber, standing or down, and all the live, timber marked or designat-. ed for cutting on an area ern-} bracing 144O acres within Secs. 2, II, IA, and 15, T. IS N., R. 1 E., G. G. s. R. M., Tusayan Ma tional Forest, Arizona, estinat- ed to be 10, 600 seven, foot fence posts and {, 1000 cords of cord wood, more or less, of cedar. timber. No bids of less than Sc per seven foot post and 40c per cord for cordwood, will be con sidered. Deposit with bid, $500! The right to reject any and all bids reserved: Before bids are submitted, full inf ormation con corning the timber. the condi- tions of sale, and the submis- sion of bids should be obtained from the Forest Supervisor, Williams, Arizona.
Williams news., 1918-07-19
ffaEy81alIAA4s NEWS

T, >213s.. R. s-E., WhsW A., SEASWA, Sec. 3, NEASE1 14,
 r. 1s-s., R. 1e-E., Lots l. 2, 3, W,1aEA, NWA, N1aSW 14, See I; .,
 T. 1s-s., R. 17-E., An of Sec: Any and all persons claiming adversely the lands described, or desiring to object because of the mineral character of the land, or for any other reason. to the disposal to a applicant, should file their affidavitss of protest in this office on or. be- fore the twenty-seventh day of July, 1913 s,-.f.. J. IL. IRWIN
 q e, . Register First pub, 6-2s-'1s
Williams news., 1918-07-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Elma l.. Bengston, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned M. l.. .Bengston, Administrator of the estate of Elma L. Bengston, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the neces- sary vouchers, within four
 months after the first publica- ton of this, notice to the said M. L.. Bengston, at Williams, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Coconino. M. L.. KINGSTON, Administrator of Elma L. Beng ston, deceased. s 9,s
 Dated this 22nd day of June, A. D. 1918. @ att ; First pub. 6-28'18 4
Williams news., 1918-07-19
ao Serial No. O32721 NOTICE FOR POSTING AND
 PUBLISHING

DEPARTMENT OF THE IN
 TERROR, U. $. LAND OF
 FICE, PHOENIX, AR E FIONA, J une 15, 1918. NOTICE is hereby given that the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company, by Howel Jones, it's Land Commissioner, has filed in this office it's application to amend its selection, Serial No. i032721, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved April 21, 1904, (33 Stats, 211) ], by the elimination of certain described lands therefrom and the selection in lieu thereof of the following described lands: CHA AND SALT RIVER
 MERIDIAN ARIZONA : IF. 25-N.. R. 3-E., Lots 1, 2, 8, SEANW14, Sec. 19;
Williams news., 1918-07-19
Serial No. O39575 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 1T US. LAND OFFICE, s< Phoenix, Arizona


 June 21, 1918. NOTICE is hereby given that Robert B. Daggs, of Phoenix, Maricopa county, State of Ari- zona, has filed in this office his applications to enter under the provisions of Sections 23O6-7 of the Revised Statutes of the Un- tied States, the following des- cribed lands:
 NWASEA, Section 4, Town ship 23 North, Range 2 East. :. Any and all persons claiming adversely the land described, or desiring to object because of the mineral character of the land or for any other reason, to it's disposal to applicant, should file their ,affidavits of protests on or before the 10th day of August, 1918.
 J. l.. IRWIN Register Date of First pub. 6-28-'18
Williams news., 1918-07-19
FREE

The 10. O. F. wishes to an- nounce that anyone giving a dance for the purpose of help ing to win the war-to aid the Red Cross, the K. of c. the Y . M. c. A. etc.-may have the use of the Odd Fellow Hall free ef charge. All other dances $10.Oo.
Williams news., 1918-07-19

clean and fix up mems and ladies clothes and finish them just as dressy person would have them. 1 make the old clothes do double service, and save the price of new ones, all for a couple of dollars or so.
 Mike---The Tailor, Phone 33.
Williams news., 1918-07-19

If a stitch in time saves nine, a tip in time saves a garment. The average man or woman knows little of the cleaners ability to make a discarded gar ment look like new. Any per- son is willing to experiment once. A trial is more convin- cing than all the arguments that can be advanced.
 Mike---The Tailor, Phone 33.
Williams news., 1918-07-19
Going to Oregon

Mrs. c. c. Miller and two children, former residents of Williams, passed thru here on No. 1, Wednesday, enroute to Oregon, where MT. Miller is now located. l9
Williams news., 1918-07-19

For Weekend
 Miss Agnes Hunt, of Phoenix is the house guest of Mrs. Lock- wood, for a few days.
Williams news., 1918-07-19
Out of Town

Out of Town
 Michea1 Duffy is out of town this week. It is hoped that more news in this connection will be available next week.
Williams news., 1918-07-19

From Flagstaff =
 Messrs. Raudebaugh and Walker~1notored over from; Flagstaff Thursday, spending few hours here that afternoon.
Williams news., 1918-07-19
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
At Flagstaff

Miss Doris Drennen is visiting at Flagstaff this week.
Williams news., 1918-07-19
Market ! ]! i:ll'l Department

Another Carload Rattlesnake Watermelons sr 4c lb Cantaloupes, best Salt River variety, } for 25c Roasting ears, head lettuce, green and wax beans, cucumbers, peaches, apricots, pums grapes berries egg plants and all fruits in season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10
FOOD IN AUSTRIA
SCARCER THAN EVER
Heavy Ra,us and Lack Of Labor Have
Ruined Crops Farmer From Lc1nherg
rnforns World COrreSpoRdent.

ZURICH Sept. s.-"August brought I"
the Austrian ngricultursta directly ANA
20 all AustrianS Indirectly. An imn"nS-
urable catastrophe because climatic con-
ditons arc at tho helm Of government
there"
So said TO the World correspondent to-
dav an Austrian just arrived rr"m Lem
bHrg.
To-day IN Austria you would "airly
sock winter sowings which hay" no;
been ruined by rain ami neglect" h"
continued. will" there is not enough
barley or oats for tho farmers :" snw.
let alone to feed the people. Besides.
tho foods of the lost six weeks and the
lack OF labor have contributed ~ TN"
catastrophe.
Tho Erret-Lltovsk 0cac" deprived n"
Austrian farmers Of IN" labor of Rus
sian prisoners. although carly nT7iir2
,io., vas made 70 tn" military authorities
Cor soldiers to work IN the Ac:ds and
nlso as car7cntcrs. hlacksTr!ths ard sn6
dlere IN the provinces raraE2d by Rus
sian invaders. The Vienna waters md
clerk. arc utterly .ncapnhl" 90 <arIn
work.
"W-herc peasants own -Ennt or Tho land
7 saw cntirn districts In which tho !io:t-
ere harvest !ios -nttinE tho fields be-
cause tho unhappy owners GG"o no horn
cs or carts 20 carry Il hwcy. Bat tho
1a7Ee landed proprieto-r arc worr1 cff
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10

,b,s vc,r vyas forecast to-day from Sep
,o,,,t.cr :, ambitions. That would l."
,,I,nost half a billion bushels less than
last wears. crop and slightly smaller
Than ,hc. average crop Of the i've years
from 1872 TO 1916.
The spring wheat crop ShoWcu !Ia-
nrnveucnt and there was an increase "t
Il oOO. 900 bushels in the forecast "l
nroductiun. bringing the prospective
rrop To- 34S.D0O.U0o bushels. With IN"
.vrir,,r wheat crop Of SJ6.h00.hhh bush
els previously announced. th's -
tntal wheat crop vii! l." S'"''n"'"on
bushels. That Is almost "Io0eo'ooo
bushels more than the i?lc-l9l6 aver
:I-e-
Estimates Of production Of other
crons coupared with ;hnS" made Il
month ago showed various changes.
'Oats had q 4a.0nO. 900 hushel increase.
rohnrco Il 2n,0oo.O00 pound loss hay
"a ouO 200 tons loss and white potatoes
a 100000 bushel loss.
Other changes wore: Rari"y i""9hV
bushels Increase; sweet potatoes -"
SEQ. 600 bushels decrease: flax l.l""."or
>hpshcls increase: and rice 100000 bush
tels decrease
/, HcavicS, reduction in the corn pro-
dnc.ion forecast came from Kansas.
with n loss Of s2.nuh. 700 bushels: Mis-
hraska- with 6O0Oo.O00 bushels: Mis-
souri,, 100000: Illinois, %7.Un".oUN
bushels. and Iowa with 32.Oou.pGO
bushels
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10
CAPITAL news

CHARLESTON. Sept. 2. - Charters
were issued today by the secretary Of
state to the following corporations:
Kermit State Rank. Of Kermit ". Va.
to operate bank at same place. capital
stock. 100000. incorporators D. f.
Hewitt. c. NJ. Cohen. ~ NJ Hewitt. or
Huntington. r. A Morris. Of Kcnova,
". Va, and Floyd Brewer. Of Warfield.
Ky.
Majestic Coal Mining company. Of
Pittsburgh. Penna- to operate lines in
Buckhannon district. Upshur county.
capital stock, 100000. incorporators. r.
NJ Carpenter. S. a. Morris. J. S. Swartz.
W. H Ochutree, X \. Kane. all Of
Pittsburgh
The Peoples Furniture Store. Inc,
Of Clarksburg. ". Va. to conduct store
at same place. capital stock. $4,000. in
corporators. Louis Oliker. Harry Fried
berg, Rosa Oliker. Maurice Friedbcrs
aud Albert Goldman. all Of Clarksburs.
= Cornweu to Speak.
Governor John J. Cornwen will be
one Of tho speakers at 4 meeting Of coaf
operators Of the new River Winding
Gulf districts to be held at White Sui
phur Springs next Sunday, it was an
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10

90. NJ. 3"lS: Inf. y. \.
August -. Ills.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10

for they can get labor only In return for
gram n" laborrrs refusing money.
''HcSidcs this. the r"itinE crops nave
hnrugh, IN UNPRECEDENTED pIrgu" "f mic"
winch the farmers Ar" brav"ly trying I"
stamp ont.
"Nlu"Iy percent az N" farmers even
lack c1-an;LrirS for tho government has
not yet sent wood and w"rkm"n !" r"'
build those destroyed in The l;isSiar IN
vnsinn. Last spring came too carly and
the winter aud spring servings with the
clover. all lowered together. Thou FOL
lowed lorr"ntial rains. r"nhii" TINS
with tho lack nf labor. cranari"S ana
naciin"r,. ard E"u h:,N' Il fair p'rtur" al
he diStstrr AuSiria IL utterly inchl'-
nllr &c f,rd.nc her ro.,Jla!;"n even II
IN" rxier. uf last r":.r. whllN lIunEArV
refuses to- help. S;.%jnG ~" has "n!I
enough grain Cor her "wu army ana
ntuSi import = for her civilians. Even
y",taturS. although they locked w"ji ar'
beginning TO rot.
''Th" coming ""ac promises !" h
fraurh, with horrors f"T ih' Austrian
pcoplc unless 81" Government finds
means to ay"-' 'hr di%asiCr--hui ~" Iona;
sin,." lost l!"I", "t a.tinn hy IN" ScH"ru-
nIrni