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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09
CHRISTMAS PARCELS

Mail them early and avoid disap-
pointment. The coal strike has caused
a reduction of train service on some
railroads, and further curtailment will
doubtless be necessary as the strike
continues. This condition makes the
early mailing of Christmas parcels
this year more than usually impor-
tant. r. F. Rogers, Postmaster.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

The Metropolis down at Miami is
putting up a strong fight for good
city water. We can't help patting
Sister Met. ON the head-figuratively,
of course. The drinking water of a
community should be above suspicion.
Ocala people who have been to Mi
ami tell US they can't drink the city
water of that town without making
faces.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

We learn with sorrow that our
young friend E. P. Martin finds not
al! smooth sailing in Hillsborough
county. The Tampa Times says:
"Those three commissioners who
turned down Probation Officer Mar
tins salary may now learn a few
things about themselves from Sidney
To
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Arthur Brisbane writes about
"Rockefeller's Good Work for HUI
manity." Great Scott. What medi-
cine has Brisbane taken to get some
of the froth out of his brain?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

We would get along better with
this Mexican muddle if it wasn't for
the eternally lost fools who say that
every American who wants his coun-
trymen protected is a lingo.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

And now some of these half and
half Americans, born with a bad
smelling upper lip, and unable to
ever get rid of it. and in consequence
constantly turning up their noses at
their own country, pretend to take
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Joe Earman is surely shaking
things up with his Christmas drive in
Palm Beach. It's the most fun of any
drive yet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

The reason the Tribune did not
print the names of contributors in the
recent Red Cross roll call drive is, we
haven't room to print the city direc-
tory.-Tampa Tribune.
Bully for Tampa.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Orlando's Sub-Tropical Fair, open
ing Feb. 10, will be participated in by
five counties-O Orange, Seminole, Vo-
lusia, Lake and Osceola. These five
counties cover more ground and have
more resources that some entire
northern states.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

eve are bowling down again to the
golden calf" says the Tampa Tribune
in the course of an editorial McWhor-
ter worships any kind of calf.-St.
Augustine Record.
No; only those that are symmet-
rical.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Somebody sends US map Of the
Irish republic. We will believe in the
Irish republic when it's minister is re-
ceived at Washington. We see on
said map some cities where American
sailors were i'll treated because they
fought the Germans.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Our good friend, Adrian P. Jordan,
who has been appointed census taker
for Florida. has sold his paper, the
Punta Gorda Herald. to Mr.. Paul K.
Garrett, formerly of Leesburg. We
are sorry to lose Brother Jordan from
the profession he has ornamented so
long. He has been one of the inter-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

We bet the party who wrote, "Man
wants but little here below" is sorry
he spoke.-St. Augustine Record.
If he is. he doesn't know it. He
has been dead quite a spell.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Jacobs candy, "the good kind" in
fancy Christmas packages, 25c. to $50
the box. Autobiography Drugstore. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

So much time is given to teaching
that there is too little time for work.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Up north just now coal scuttle is
about as useless as a loving cup in
Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

Domestic
One year, in advance .......... $500
Six months, in advance. ...... 800
Three months, in advance. $50
me month, in advance. ......... so
FOREIGN
One year, In advance. .......... SO. 90
Six months, in advance. ...... 4.25
Three months, in advance. ....... 2.25
One month, In advance. 80
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09

Rye, rape and oats. Get our prices
before buying. The Ocala Seed
Store. 17-tfw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-09
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Officers Tyler and Gallups captured
a Buick Six automobile and so gallons
OF corn whisky Wednesday evening.
The capture was made at East Thomas
ana Earnest williams and Arnett Hud-
son were arrested. They made bond.
Thanksgiving was celebrated
throughout the Ensley district yester-
day with family dinners and half
holiday.
Union services of the Ensley
churches were held at the First Bap-
list church. with Rev. ]. c. Persinger
of the Ensley Methodist church preach
ing the Thanksgiving sermon. Appro
pirate music was rendered by the
choir
The Fairview churches had services
at the Fairview Methodist church, with
Rev Melville Wilson preaching. The
children of the Sunday school gave an
evening Thanksgiving programme at
the church.
The schools were in session until 10
o'clock. during which time exercises
were given by the pupils of all the
grades, to which the parents and
friends were invited.
A record attendance of visitors was
made at Fairview school, when 175
parents and friends were in attend
ance at the various programmes which
were unusually well rendered. A play
given by the pupils In Miss Ffndley's
room was artistically given.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
WITH THE MOVIES AT
ENSLEY THEATRES

D. W. Griffith's masterful produc-
ton, ""rhe Girl Who Stayed At Home
will be shown at the Franklin theatre
today This is one of Griffith's mas
terpieces and the big film will be
shown today to the patrons of the
Franklin theatre with no advance in
the regular price.
William Russell will be the drawing
card at the Belle theatre today in
Sacred Silence" william Russell is
one of the gest known screen actors.
His smile is almost as we'll loved as
the smile Of dear old Doug Fairbanks.
Sacred Sifeence" is tense dramatic
picture with wonderful settings.
Two big serials will be shown to-
day at the Gary theatre. Helen Holmes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
Ordinance No. 667-C

Ordinance No. 667-C
An ordinance to amend Section 1249
of the city code of Birmin CHAM of
1917.
Be IT ordained by the commission of
the city of Birmingham as follows:
Section 1. That Section 1249 of the
city code of 1917 be amended so as
to read as follows:
When a quarantine is established in
or about any house, apartment OF
premises within the city of Birming-
ham or police jurisdiction thereof by
the health officer or his authorized rep
resentative. it shall apply to and in
clude any person or persons present OF
living in or about such house. apart
ment or premises and such other per-
sons as are or may become source OF
means of spreading disease, or a danger
to the public health.
After such quarantine has been es-
tablished it shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to enter or leave such
house. apartment or premises without
permi ssion from the health officer OF
his authorized representative.
Approved November &c, 1919
N A. BARRETT,
President of the Commission.
true copy
H. s. RYALL, City Clerk.
Age-Herald, Nov. %, 1919. s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

statement OF TIE Bank of England shows
the following changes:
Total reserve, decreased 81. os1.ooo; CIR
oulaton, increased Ell 600 buiion. de-
creased e6S, 1B.
Other securities. decreased E78 ,no0:
public deposits decreased e3, 960. 900; other
deposits, increased e5, COS 600.
Notes reserve, decreased E1, 0to-00 gov
eminent securities, increased E3ys&S, 900.
The proportion of the banks reserve
to liabilities this week is 1884 per cent;
last week was 1919 per cent. Rate of dis
count, per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
Ordinance No. $3.50
To regulate traffie on Morris ave-
nue. between Twentieth and Tween
ty-second streets.

Be it ordained by the commission of
the city of Birmingham as follows:
Section l. That Morris avenue, be-
tween Twentieth and Twenty first
streets, and between Twenty-first and
Twenty second streets, is hereby des-
ignated and declared to be one-way
street, and no vehicular traffic shall
be allowed on said street between said
terminal points, except that moving In
an easterly direction. And it shall
be unlawful for any person driving,
or in charge or control of any auto
mobile, dray, truck or other vehicle. to
drive, or to cause or permit the same
to be driven, on said street between said
terminal points, except in an easterly
direction.
Sec 2. Any violation of this ordi-
nance shall be punished as provided by
Section 1916 of the Code of Alabama OF
1907.
Approved November 26. 1919
N A. BARRETT,
President of the Commission
A true copy.
H. S. RYAII.. City Clerk.
Age Herald, Nov. 49, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
NewsOme's Body Sent
to Home I'm Georgia

Taiiadega. November 27-tSpecial9
Tho remains a II. F. Newsome. Amer
lean Tobacco salesman. of Birmingham,
who was killed on wednesday when
his car seidded off of Talladega creek
bridge, were shipped to Sandersville,
Ca. his home. for interment today by
the Taliadega Furniture company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
MARINE NEWS

New Orleans, November 27.-Cleared;
Steamers Kewanee, Puerto Padre,
Cuba; Orion (British), Antwerp wa
Norfolk.
Port Eads, November N.-Arrived:
Seamers. none today
Sailed: steamers Chalmette, Havana
Frederick r. Kellogg, Tampico; Lake
Callicoon: Cuban ports via Galveston,
Parismina, Cristobal vfa Bocas Del
Toro.
Mobile, November 81. -- Arrived;
Steamers Lake Wilcox, Tampa; Lake
Conaton, New York; schooner Template
New York.
Sailed: Steamers Alloway, Buenos
Aires; Aeta, Biuefields.s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
RECEPTION OF PASTOR

The official board of the Ensley
Methodist church gave reception for
the pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. ].
c. Persinger, and presiding elder and
wife. Rev. and Mrs. George f. Boyd, in
the church parlors, Tuesday evening,
from to 10 o'clock.
The affair was informal. The pro-
gramme was opened by the singing of
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds after
which greetings were extended from
the board OF stewards, from the teen
age department by w w. Garrett, Jr.,
and from the juniors by Kitty Byrum.
Rev. Persinger and Rev. Boyd re-
sponded with short talks. A feature of
the programme, was a reading by Mrs
Bell OF WOODLAND
During the social hour coffee and
sandwiches were served by members
of the missionary society.
Baskets and bowls of yellow chrys-
anthemums decorated the parlors in
which the guests were received. Mrs
A. X. Cook presided.
The prisoners OF the Ensley Jail en-
ioyed a Thanksgiving dinner yester
day at noon. The menu consisted of
barbecue. pies and all Of the Thanks
giving trimmings.
Mrs. S. Fl. wynne will entertain at a
bridge luncheon at her home on Ensley
avenue today. Her sisters, Mrs. Earl
Morrison and Miss Abel Jones, will be
honor guests.
Miss Pinerta Elliott has as her week
| end guests Miss Ruby Warren of Ma
| rion and Miss Pearl Arnold
d. %. Cox has returned from Raleigh,
N. c., where he was called by the ILL
| ness of his father
Pratt city Review No. II, Maccabees.
will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock az
Eagle Hall. All members are urged to
be present, as important business will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

Ordinance No. 666C
To amend Section l of Ordinance No,
665-C.
Be it ordained by the commission OF
the city of Birmingham as follows:
That Section l of Ordinance No. 665-C-
entitled IAN ordinance to protect and
conserve the public health, and for
such purposes~to provide for the regu-
lation of the production of and traffic
in milk and its products; provide for
The inspection of milk and its products
and for the inspection of all places and
methods of production and handling OF
milk and it's products sold or intended
for sale or other disposition for human
consumption in the city of Birmingham
or its police Jurisdiction" be amended
so as to read as follows:
Section l. The board of health of JET
ferson COUNTY, Alabama, is hereby au
thorized and directed to regulate the
traffic in milk and its products, and te
provide for the inspection of milk an6
its products and for the inspection o.
all places and methods of production
handling, sale and distribution of It's
products intended for human consump.
ton in the city of Birmingham or its
police jurisdiction.
Approved November 26, 1919
N A. BARRETT.
President of the Commission
A true copy.
H. S. RYALL. City Clerk
,Age-Herald, Nov. IS, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

the bravest woman OF the screen, in
Her Fatal Fortune" and The Great
Gamble" In addition to these two in
teresting and thrilling serials, farce
comedy will be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

NUMBER 5l2-440 acres, miles from sta
ton on the Central of Georgia railway,
about Is miles east of Dothan; this
place has about 225 acres in cultivation
partly fenced, and is watered by two
!, small, clear creeks, and two or three
flowing springs located in different
parts of the farm; there is lot of good
timber, both pine and hardwoods, and a
lot of fine canebrake hammocks; ideal
for stock raising; there is a Groom
house tenant houses and barns;
can sell this farm for s15 per acre and
allow terms of one-third cash and the
balance in l, 2, 8. 4 and years; this is
an unusually fine hog farm, and good
agricultural farm and at price which
I consider a bargain. f. w. Green,
Box $50 Ri. 4. Athens. Ala,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

WANTED--List your prop
erty promptly in city and suburbs.
have buyers for homes of different
kinds and for investment property,
your property may suit these clients;
we can sell your property if it can be
Sold then why not place yourself in
line to sesure satisfactory results? If
you think you can sell it yourself, or
that someone else can serve you better,
we do not care for the listing; we must
know where we stand when we spend
money and time~to sell your property.
and must know that we can deliver the
property when we sell it. B. F. Eborn.
BIS Empire bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
Perry County Convicts for Hire

The Court of County Commissioners OF
Perry county will receive and open bids
forthe hire of county convicts on De
cember %, 1919, reserving the right to re-
iect all bids If unsatisfactory.
w. T. HARRIS,
Chairman of Court of County Commits
sionerS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

Pratt city Review No. IT, Maccabees
will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock al
Eagle Hall. All members are urged tc
be present, as important business will
come before the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
LOCAL SECURITIES
BANK STOCKS

Blu AShGA
Amer. Trust & Savings Bank. I'D las
Bham Trust & Savings Co. ......A5 $50
First National Bank..............2So 80
Traders National Bank.........125 1S5
INSURANCE STOCKS.
Great Southern Life Ins. Co.. 10 II
Interstate Casualty Co. 1000.
southern States Fire Ins. Co.. IN
Protective Life Insurance Co.. IL 10
LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY
STOCKS.
Birmingham Realty Co. ........i50 lis
Chamber of Commerce pfd. 80. % %
Elmwood Cemetery Corp. 1850 30
empire improvement Co. pfd.. loo no
Empire Improvement co. COM. 75 20
Ensley Land Co. ..............10 lbs
Fairfield Land Co. ................ 30 Ito
North Birmingham Land Co... " 30
INDUSTRIAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
STOCKS.
Alahama Co. common .......... 81 sS
Alabama Co. LIST pfd. ........... Is IS
Alabama Co. I'd pfd. II Is
Alabama +. & /. Co............. 50 50
American Bakeries co. .......-.100 no
Avondale Mills common ........sa0 $50
Avondale Mills, pfd. .....-.105 ITO
Bessemer c., L & l.. Co... 90
Bham Macaroni Co. .............10o ITO
b. r., L. & p. common. .-----.. 10
b. R, l. & p. pfd. ........-..... 10 20
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE
LEGAL NOTICES
Noffre to Contractors

Notice to COntractOrs
Sealed proposals will be received by
the undersigned until 3 o'clock p. M,
December ., 1919, for certain asphaltic
concrete paving under Improvement
ordinance No 1S-D; also for certain
sidewalk and brick alley paving under
Improvement ordinance No, I'D. Speci-
fications may be obtained and plans
examined at this office, The right is
reserved to reject any or all proposals.
JII.IAN KENDRICK, City Engineer.
Age Herald, Nov. 27-2s-29 and Dec
1919
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

d. %. Cox has returned from Raleigh
n. c.. where he was called by the ILL
ness of his father.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

FAIRVIEW-7-room dwelling, gas
lights, hath, 2 blocks car line, near
Fairview school and churches: good
neighborhood; nothing else left down
there for the price like this for s2750
$3.50 cash, SIS month; parties looking
for $4,000 homes for s2T50 please don;
answer this ad. B. F. Eborn, 315
Empire Bldg M 1897.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

NSTOWN--Adjoining Deans lake.
exceptional bargain for quick SAFE,
being to raise quick cash; lot I'M
mediate sale, only $500 cash. b.
F. Eborn, as Empire Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

TO PROPERTY OWNERSHIP have
buyers for property in Norwood, Fair
view, Woodawn, West End North Biz
mingham and for suburban acreage and
farms. aud for large and small, we'll
improved farms; what have you 70 OF
fer? List it properly and we will sell
it: il you really want to sell, it will be
worth YOUR time instead of calling over
the phone to call at the office and list
it in way that we can with safety
give you the service and effort neces-
sary to sell it; We have liberal in
CURRY for income investment property
and for desirable homes on the North
and South Highlands, and especially for
choice homes east of 10Th street on
South Highlands some of these parties
will buy within the rext few days: list
at once and we may sell them yours.
B. F. Eborn. 315 Empire bldg. Main
1871
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28
THE COST IS sMAII-THE RESULTS LARGE-CALI MAIN 1900
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K

VEST END-Today, tomorrow you may
be too late; Groom. modern bunga-
low; gas, lights, comparatively new :
excellent condition; bedrooms, re-
ception room. dining room, kitchen.
metal roof; Vine St. $4,000, 500 cash,
balance S25 month. B. f. Eborn, Sl5
Empire Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

Miss Pinerta Elliott has as her week
end guests Miss Ruby Warren of Ma
rion and Miss Pearl Arnold
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-28

WEST END-5-room dwelling, Cotton
ave, near Pearl St; lot 50x19o; rich
garden, gas, lights. bath; immediate
possession; 5000 cash, $40 month. B
F. Eborn, s15 Empire Bldg. NJ 1897.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18

ing to certain Italians, by refusing TO
accept a treaty inconsistent Win
their aspirations, and at the same
time holding the allies to their agree
ment not to sign a separate peace.
Despite the seeming seriousness OF
the situation, the delegates appeared
optimistic of an amicable adjustment
before the ssbig four" adjourned.
Even If the italian crisis is safeiy
passed today, the "big four is e1
pected TO be confronted with the
Japanese situation" tomorro" OF
SUNDAY. At that time the Japanese
are scheduled to present their claims
affecting certain concessions IN
China, particularly those in the Snan-
tuug peninsula. The general sentl-
ment appeared to favor China In TINS
controversy, but again it was predict
ed the matter would be safely COM
promised. -
indications today were that the
peace treaty would be finally ratinea
by the plenary conference on April
"a. Just one day before the Germans
arrived in Versailles to receive IT, IL
the program is followed.
Two plenary sessions apparently
win be necessary, the first on Aprii
% to receive the revised covenant OF
the league of nations and final re.
norts of the various commissions ana
the second on the following day
when the whole treaty Will De taKsn
up.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
HERE IS ONE THING THAT
IS ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE

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will convince you that it will
promptly. reach your case. You can
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drug store.
A valuable book on Rheumatism and
its treatment, together with expert
medical advice about your own ndi-
vidual case, will be sent absolutely
free. Write today to Medical Depart
ment, Swift Specific Co., $50 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
ID is Fine Field for Baseball. School
boys Say Who Used It Yester-
day Afternoon in Good
Game.
JEFFERSON VS.. LINCOLN
Score Was is to 10 In First Contest
Between These Two Teams in
Grade School
League.

In the Grade school baseball league
the jefferson school team beat the
Lincoln boys in the first contest OF
the season in which these two teams
met, yesterday afternoon
Hits were numerous on both sides.
The victors only had a lead OF three
hits. but followed them up with a little
netter brand Of team work, and turned
the advantage into 4 FIVE run lead at
the end OF the seventh inning when
the game was called.
This was the first game played on
the new public playground diamond.
The boys are very much pleased with
their new field.
The gnme in detail:
ALB r H e A Pc BIB 50
Jefferson. Al Is 81 II 10 is Q
Lincoln 40 10 "a 9 6 10
Umpires-Brugman and Landman.
Scorer-Danielson.