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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

by the Young Mems Christian association. stating that the men went up on the fir Ing ilne with packs on tne4r uacNs, and proved the greatest friend the soldier had The lieutenant told of the famous
 hike as he termed H. which was mate by the 167th infantry last December. They started on the 26th and in the face
 T eae most severe snoWstufm that the French people could recall, they hikeG 5f miles, and received special common dation by the general. as they had beaten all records on hiking and did not lose d man.
 He was present when five of Captain Edmundsons men were decorated with the Croix de Guerfe for taxing the first German prisoners unaided by the French.
 In the lieutenants estimation, it will. probably be the summer of 1919 before. the famous Rainbow division will arr rive in the United States. They are with the army of occupation, as part of the rnird army corps, and are now on Ger man soil. said the lieutenant Lieuten-l ant Smith has just been mustered out of the service after having served 5i consecutive months in the army, and will. return to clvlian life in Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

on Financial conditions and the future business outlook. He stated that this country was facing an era of prosperity and in his opinion the outlook for the south was especially bright as the agri- cultural center will prosper more thfn any other. He also spoke of Birnine- ham as an incustrial center and prophk sled great prosperity for this district.
 Gen. Ed J. Rowe made short talk tt the French army regarding the Red Cros Christmas roll call drive which will ope next Monday and gave instruction to hi ! men about their work. R. c. Thompson manager of the American Bakeries conl pany, was unable to be present, Out wa represented by a number of fruit cakd which were greatly enjoyed by all Ed tarians J. D. Rosenberger and Georg McCleery having quite a stormy argu nent about one piece, but the sergean at arms restored order.
 The meeting was closed with prayer b Dr. Henry M Edmonds, pastor of th Independent Presbyterian church, for tn members of the club who are ill and e pecially for Ed B. Crawford, who critically i'll. Out of respect for Rotaria Crawford the meeting adjourned in si lence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Negroes Name Delegates
 to Peace Conference

Nashville, December 11-At a peace conference here today representatives, ot the Co-ored Nationa. Baptist convention named Edward P. Jones of Evanston, Ills; Henry 4. Boyd of Nashvi file, Tenn John H. Frank of Louisville, Ky. E R. Carter of Atlanta, Ga; B. w Hurse of Kansas City and C. P. Madison of Nor folk, Va, as representatives to go to France representing their denomination at the peace conference
 Among instructions given to this dele gation by this convention was that at the conference the colonies of Africa for meriy held by Germany and Belgium be either controlled by the United States or Great Britain and that religious train ing be further established among the sol diers left over there.
 A quarter of million dollars was appropriated for religious education and for the furtherance of the theological and training seminary. buildings and grounds which have already been ,pur- chased in this city a cost of S25,00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
WITH RAINBOW DIVISION

Lieut.. and Mrs. R. w, Smith of Mont goIneiy, are the guests of Mrs. Lacey Edmundson at the Orlean apartment. Lieutenant Smith went over with the famous Rainbow division and was 8 lieutenant of Company A. l67th infantry, and is very proud of the name that the Alabama men have made in France. lie was selected as an instructor and re- turned toIthe states. reaching New York June 25, land his first da,.es were at Camp Grant, ILL, where he acted as in- structor of automatic rifle for the seth division until they were assigned overseas duties He was then sent to Camp Sher- months
 Lieutenant Smith praised the work done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
"The Greatest Thing in
 Life" at Strand Theatre

Every person in Birmingham is talk ing about the tremendous D. w. Griffith production, s'rhe Greatest Thing In Life, being presented at the Strand theatre. Griffith personally directed it and 1t is the fifth he has made in five years
 'The Greatest Thing In Life" has many features The creeping barrager i1 shown for the first time in pictures. Many of the scenes were taken on the battlefield of the Marne and Chateau ThierrY. Photographic effects that are absolutely new to motion pictures are introduced in this spectacular release. They are the inventions of crippled French soldier While deep human in terest is the dominating and absorbent note, the picture is declared the most spectacular ever screened. Much com edy is supplied by 3 character of new scrt--Monsieur Bebc-a role that ranks a. classic of the screen.
 .'The Greatest Thing In Life is being shown for this week only and 1t means your only chance to see this wonderful production and find "the greatest thing in life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
NEWS OF E:NSLEY

Funeral services over the remains of Willard Keenon Sergeant, who was killed Tuesday at the new plant at Fairfield. by falling from the building on which he was working, were held Methodist church The Rev J. K. Wal Ter, pastor of the church, was assisted in the services by pr. George E. Boyd, Dr |. C fsranseomb, Rev. E. M Glenn and pr Daniels, president of the Bir- min gham Southern college. Interment took place at oakland The deceased was 26 years of age, and is survived by his widow and three small chil dren. his parents, Rev and Mrs. l. " Sergeant of Dora, and several sisters and brothers.
 At meeting of Steel City lodge No. 190, Knights of Pythias. resolution was passed deploring the ravages of the present influenza epidemic and the constantly increasing numbers of deaths of which the families repre- sented in this lodge has had three deaths from the disease in the past week The city commissioners were also sentta communication by the mem 3ers of the lodge to take some drast ( steps to prevent the spreading of the epidemic.
 Mrs Fred H. Carpenter died at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning from pneu- monia at the family residence, 2304 Sixteenth street. Funeral services have af Ia arriu of her sister from New York
 Funeral services for Miss Grace Martin, daughter of Mrs. w. H. Thorn ton, who died at the family residence, a92S Twentyfirst avenue, Tuesday evehing, will be held from the First Baptist church this afternoon at o'clock. Rev A. K Wright officiating She is survived by her mother and brother, Bradley Thornton.
 Funeral services for Henry Zuber, Jr., will be conducted from the First Methodist church Pratt City this after noon at o'clock. He was 29 years old and prominently connected.
 A large audience greeted the his-
 
 at the Elks' club last evening under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Mothers club. The performance will be repeated tonight
 Mrs. Charles T. Owens is iii at her home on Ensley Highlands
 Miss Nina Pharo was hostess to a coterie of friends d her home in Fair field Tuesday evening complimenting Miss Bessie Pharr of Catharine, Ala Cards and music made the evening an enjoyable affair. at the close of which a salad course was served
 William Jacobs entertained at a Lyric box party yesterday afternoon for Miss Pharr and her guest. This evening at Plunkett Memorial church Miss Bessie Pharr and Miss Nina Pharr. pianist and singer, assist ed by Mrs. Shook Keith, reader, will give a delightful recital for the benefit of the Plunkett Memorial church. The public Is invited.
 The bazar and bakery sale to be given at Harrell's drug store by the l 2hilatheas of the First eMthoflist l church will be held Friday and Satur- day of this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
CRIMIN AL COURT

Dodson Jones plead guilty before Judge William p. Fort yesterday to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. It is alleged that he received and concealed S130 which had been stolen from Alex Brice. He will be sentenced Saturday.
 George Jones, who was convicted in the criminal court Of assault trwith In tent to murder. was given a sentence of 12 years in the penitentiary by Judge H. F. Hefiin yesterday morning He took an appeal to the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Judge Emery Speer
 UndergOes Operation

Macon, Ga. December 11.--Judge Emery Speer. of the United States dis trict court for the southern district of Georgia, iunderw eCt what his surgeons termed serious operation" at a local hospital this, afternoon.
 Tonight members of the family were hastily summoned to the judges bed- side He rallied, however, following sinking spell.
 Judge Speer is 70 years of age, and is one of the most widely known fed- eral jufists in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
PELHAM CHAPTER
Luncheon at Hillman for Relief Fund
 for Needy Confederates

percentage of the receipts from the Hillman hotel cafe today will go to the Pelham chapter. United Daughters of the Confectionery. who have made an urgent request that as many people as possible take lunch there and aid them Tn raising funds for the relief of needy Confederate veterans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
COURT. ADJOURNED

Bessemer division of the circuit court adjourned Tuesday for the remainder of the week on account of the illness of several jurors, and will convene again Monday, December Is, with a mixed docket of civil and criminal cases without a jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
FOOTBALL TEAM

The football team of Bessemer High school will go to Montgomery Satur- day to play the Sidney Lanier High school team. The local boys are a lit- tie puffed tip over their record this season and expect to win from the south Alab bamians d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
News Of Bessenaer
MRS. H. L. RAINS, Correspondent

ResseG1er, December Il. -- 6Speciail Some improvement is reported in the in fluenza situation that has been preva- lent in Bessemer during the present month. The death rate for the past IS hours shows a decided decrease, there having been only one burial permit is sued for pneumonia within the city limits Tuesday and none Wednesday, according to " o. Bishop, health officer
 At the Hoover kitchen where the re- lief work is being carried on, it is re ported that few new cases are being listed, and those who have been receiving attention are improving. There seems 10 be great deal of suffering among the negro population and that is being re- lieved by the relief workers so far as food is concerned, and in several in stances negro nurses have been secured oy the committee to aetend on the sick members of their race
 great deal of street improvement is beng done on the city streets and Street larger amount of improvements dur ing the year. The appropriation for the street department was increased $500 in the city budget for the coming year, $12, 300 being the amount to be used by this department. A most noted improvement has already been made along Owen ave- nae in Jonesboro and on Second avenue and Ninth street The recent purchase of large truck by the city is quite an addition to the equipment of the street departmenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
ERA OF PROSPERITY
 iS PREDICTED BY PRESIDENT WELLS
Financial Conditions and Business Outlook of Dis trict Discussed at RO-
 tary Luncheon

Oscar Wells. president of the First Ma tional bank, addressed local Rotarians at their luncheon yesterday at 1 o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

sam Stein council No. 7S, Royal and 1 Select Masters, will hold a convocation Friday evening at the Masonic hall. The state grand master and other high of ] ficials will make short talks and assist lin the work of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
PERSONAL

pr. s. c. Carson of Greensboro is in the city on business. and is stopping at the Morris hotel
 c. M. Mauldin, agricultural agent fo. the northern district of Alabama, is il, 1t St. Vincent's hospital with hfiuenza
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

The British board of agriculture is inviting the co-operation of the edu-- cational authorities in tie establishment of women's institutel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

nearly twice as much growth to the vines. The productive soils Of the Midi, 1t is pointed out, are mostly reddish, and those of the vineyards of the Charentes are black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
BESSENER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 612-J

strong; duet, Mrs Hugh McEniry and Mrs l.. L. Vann; vocal solo, Mrs. Fink ley; piano solo, Mrs. Hugh NIcEnry; solo, Mrs. J. c. Johnston. Besides those appearing on the programme there were present Mrs A. K Trotter Mrs ktttrell Trotter Mrs; E. L. Huey Mrs. Cecil Cowan. Mrs. Allen Sturdivant and the hostess. Miss Lena Hatcher
 Carl Stagner, the little Swear old son of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Stagner. died at the residence of his parents Tuesday afternoon Funeral services were conducted from the residence "Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. In cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

Dr. c. W. Patton, who is in the em- ploy of the government in the depart ment of the bureau of animal industry spent few days in the city to meet Mrs. Patton who has been in the north with relatives for several months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

A cablegram was received by Mrs IF. J. Gillen Tuesday evening from the American Red Cross stating that Mrs Mary Gillen and Miss Berney Gillen had arrived safely overseas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

The Wednesday Music club held an meeting this afternoon at 3
 o'clock at the residence of Miss Lena Hatcher There was good attendance and an interesting programme of music by Gounod. the Frenca composer, was given. The following numbers were rendered Vocal solo, Mrs Lucy Arm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

The following officers were elected lat meeting of the Woodmen of the World, lodge No. S7e. at Jonesboro. H. A. Glosson, councillor commander; James Kent, lieutenant; w. T. Loveless, clerk; George Bryant, banker; J. B, Britain, escort; Erskine Franklin, watehman; R. M Mcdaniel, sentinel The officers will be installeds at the first meeting in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

The bazar and bakery sale to be given at Harrells drug store by the Phllatheas of the First eMthoois. church will be held Friday and Satur- day of this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

| MT, and Mrs. Andrew c. Mitchell are spending few days in Atlanta | Mrs. Clark Mccormack and children ! are the guests of Mrs. A. S. Fitzpat- rick
 i Mrs. M. K. Thornton will leave Thurs
 day morning to join her husband in
 'Hattiesburg. Miss. ! Lieut., and Mrs. Bruce Snider are the guests of relatives in the city. ! Lewis Milton has returned from Camp Sever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

After spending few days in wait ing for orders to close the local ex- emption board, the office force were surprised with an order stating final government instructions in regard to the listing of Qnestionnaires and the sealing of the cases that materially diff Tered from the process that had been heretofore followed The recent order will probably keep the members of the office force busy until Christmas, according to Ray Ttlhrans statement All lists of the local board had been prepared alpha betically, and the later orders were for a numerical listing, which makes quite change to be made in@the catalouging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

William A Jacobs entertained at q Lyric box party yesterday afternoon for Miss Pharr and her guest.
 This evening at Plunixett Memorial church Miss Bessie Pharr and Miss Nina Pharr. pianist and singer, assist ed by Mrs. Shook Keith. reader, will give delightful recital for the benefit of the Plunkett Memorial church. The public Is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

Miss Nina Pharo was hostess to a eoterie of friends at her home in Fair field Tuesday evening complimentine Miss Bessie Pharr of Catharine Ala. Cards and music made the evening an enjoyable affair. at the close of which salad course was served.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES
BIRTHS AND DEATHS

Hirths--Joseph and Edith Noah. ESQ
Sherman avenue. girl; Harry and Ida DOL
aott, 1904 Hamilton street. boy: william
ana Florence Randall, 1901 Dewey avenue,
6irl; w. j. and Feckla Brown, 270S North
Twentieth street. boy; Luciano and Saliva
trice Nusso, It's Pacific street, boy; Lima
and Vito caliva, HOS South Twenty second
street, girl; William and Bessie Jefferson,
Sixtieth and Harrison, boy; John and
Mary Lynch, 1917 Park avenue, girl; Louis
and Mary Dvorak, hospital, girl; Arthur
and May Kerns, 3527 Charles street, girl;
Eygmant and Cecilia Dropinski, $3.50
South Twenty-sixth street, girl: Oscar
md Edna johnson, COS North Twentieth
street, boy; Scarf and Leila Davis. hospi-
tai, boy; Leonard and Florence Kohn, ia
South Thirty-fifth avenue, GIRL George
and Augusta Mollner, 472s North Four
teenth street, boy; Mile and Anna Karas,
1l2l Kavan street. girl; Henry and Min
uie Kochler, 1921 South Fourteenth street,
boy
Deaths--Anna e. Blxler, 80, hospital;
Mile Sidet, 40, Ford hospital; Joe Pecher,
.Cl. Fortieth and Poppleton avenue; Viola
Fisher. IS, hospital; Michael H. Richard
ry6n, r. fospitai,,- .sfaiie Dorathsa Epplen,
81. Wellington, Apt. b; Gerald Cortland.
~ months. hospita}s Ase94s5
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
WANTED TO RENT.

WANTED-To rent a five or six room
modern house by Oct. list, will take
yearly lease. Call Walnut S49S
WANTED-Young lady wants furnished
room in West Farnam district, near SD
September /. Box 80. Omaha Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19

TEACHERS-We are still flooded with
calls for teachers OF all grades at salaries
higher than ever before. Enroll now.
Stewart School Service, Lincoln, .Neb
dress goods and silks Apply at once
to the department. Thompson Belden
Co.
NEAT women wanted for office cleaning,
night work. Apply $40 First Natl Blk.
Bldg.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19

RUPTURE successfully treated without
surgical operation. Call or write ID
Frank H. Wray. 306 Bee Bldg.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
FOR SALE-Miscellaneous
Furniture and Household Goods.

HOUSE FURNISHINGS AND FURNITURE
IN BIG SEPTEMBER SALE.
The fall months suggest 'cosifying"
your home. \ new rug. n new dresser.
a new stove or range bespeaks more
pleasant surroundings. For less money
than anywhere else, the State Furniture
Co., 14th and Dodge streets will supply
your needs. Our September bargains
should attract you. We make special
ty of complete home outfits, also hotels
and rooming houses. Railroad fares re-
funded to out-of-town buyers within so
miles OF Omaha on purchases of $50 or
more.
STATE FURNITURE CO,
14th & Dodge SITS, Opp. Y. p. Bldg.
NEW household furniture, extra good BIZ
cycle, oil stove, bargains, leaving city.
2422 Spauldng. Cofax 1853
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
FOR SALE-Miscellaneous.


y. HoSPE q Co, ISL Douglas have pianos
e rent At ss,se per month, or VIII sen
& ~ sas4 terms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
Miscellaneous.

BARGAINS In homes, Investments, prop
critics and acreage near oma ha. HART
son s. Morton, GIG Omaha Nat En-. Bldg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19

BARN BASEMENT--Just the thing for
winter; holds 20 horses 1901 Yates.
FOR RENT-Prfyate garage; $500 per
month 400l No 26th St ColfaX 37Ec.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DENTISTRY.

The infirmary Of Creighton university
college Of dentistry will reopen on Sep
tember 2. All kinds of dental work done
under careful supervision Of the profess
sors. Extractions free. Children's teeth
a..4-.irA4a.aa ON cnnfh 18th 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
REAL ESTATE-SUBURBAN.
Benson.
MIR. RENTER.

MIR. RENTER.
Why continue to rent when you can
buy n nice 4-room modern home In Ben
son for $3.50. Only $3.50 cash is needed
and the balance is payable s9l MONTH
~. Furnace, equipped BATH water,
electricity, etc. Fine neighborhood.
COLFAX S02 or DOUGLAS 1914.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-19
South.

GROOM modern house; hardwood finish.
at 1117 S. 27th st. Only $500 cash and
balance monthly; for rent II not sold
soon. Price $500.
w II. GATES,
CAT Omaha Nat. Blk Bldg u. 1894.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
MANY ENTRIES FOR.
BETTERTON SHOOT

The annual registered trapshootlns
AZ Betterton, Md. win be held on July
"a and August 4.
The event this year promises to
eclipse all previous records. Shooters
from New York. Pittsburgh, Philadel-
phia and several from Chicago and the
west have signined their intention OF
competing.
The program Is unusually attractive,
there being more than $500 in cash,
Liberty bonds, War Stamps and otner
trophies. 81.
The first day. July 81. there are 40
and IS target events. on which 80
trophies viii be given by the Lewis
Glass System.
on the second day, August 1, at 10
a. m. the Bettert0n championship, an
event Of 100 targets, i6 yards rise. will
be contested. The winner to receive
the BettertOn Championship trophy.
Eight other trophies will be awarded
in this race by the class system.
In the afternoon, the Betterton Handi-
cap, the main event OF the shoot, VIII
be staged. This event is at handicap
rise, i6 to % yards. Winner to receive
s25 trophy and a $50 Liberty bond.
Five other cash prizes will be awarded
and also seven War Stamps yardagc
trophies, in this race.
An average purse Of 81 for each entry
on the first day. TO which the Betterton
Gun Club has added $50 in cash, will be
divided among those who shoot the en-
tire program Of &c yard targets l250).
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
Cincinnati Reds Take Record Slump

bench. The tactics Christy Mathewson
used n. fighting tenaciously TO the Bit
ter end last summer have been thrown
into the discard and Mathewson is
working hit-and-run combination with
a base-stealing signal 70 death. The re-
suit is that when his men do get TO
first base they are soon victims at sec
ond base or they are cut down as they
attempt to stretch their efforts to ex-
ira bases.
Il must be sad and discouraglng TO
the Cincinnati fans, who have waited
long and faithfully for some one to
come along aud give them a pennant, to
see the puny efforts OF a mighty base
ball club which might be lifted to fame
by proper methods.
However, the season has not ended
and it is well to remember that the Bos-
ton Braves were not so powerful a
team when they made their famous
drive TO the-top OF the National league
in 1914.