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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-10-08
CONSERVE HUMANITY.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
Sergeant of Famous sgd Division Will
 Appear At Loew's

To book the entire Eighty second di- vision on the Loew circuit would be an impossibility, but the best part of the Eighty seconds own musical and enter taining talent will appear at Loews this week. He is Fred Bowman, who won much recognition and popularity as the president of the Army Entertainers
 league at Camp Gordon.
 Since leaving camp, where he was in
 training with the 320th field artillery for six months, he has seen some exciting
 times in France with the Eighty-second
 for over year. but he has never stopped
 his entertainment work. No sooner was
 the armistice signed than he was made stage manager of the .Toot Sweet
 Show" of the old Gordon division. and
 with this attraction he staged over 150 diers. He hit his high water mark in entertaining when he led his well-known and husky all-American entertainers into the Theatre des Champs Elysees in Paris and proceeded to put over one of the most successful overseas performances on record.
 In addition to entertaining his fellow soldier. the old Gordon artist was under fire in the St. Mihile drive, the Argonne yerdun and Chateau Thierry. He landed l in the states on May ,, and was dis charged at Camp Upton, signing con 1 tract with Marcus Loew's circuit almost l as soon as he set foot in America. l With Sergt Jimmy Shea of the tank corps. as a partner, Fred is appearing | in a live military turn at Loew's thi: week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
WARNING SCREAMS |. FAIL ID STOP CHILD Three Year-Old Daughter of Fritz Jordan Killed By
 Car in Fourth Ave.

Bertha Jordan, the 3-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs Fritz Jordan, 412 Twenty fifth street, was run over and almost in- stantly killed by Gate City street car, in charge of Motorman J. M. Shelton and Conductor J. A. Patterson at 7:45 o'clock last night.
 The accident happened at Fourth ave nue between Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth streets. According to eye witnesses,
 the little girl had started across the street and was watching an approaching automobile which was going east when
 struck by the street car which was pro
 ceeding in the opposite direction. Several people who were on the side walks sent up screams of warning but t was too late and the next move made was that of taking the mangled body ol the little girl from under the wheels of
 the car. She was dragged some distance according to witnesses. Loy's ambulance rushed her to St. Vim cents hospital but she died before reach ing there.
 Fritz Jordan, her father, is proprietor of a bakery on Fourth avenue. Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later The little girl is survived l by her parents two sisters and three | brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09

Aunt Liza raised Cain" and the police deemed themselves other than able to interfere.s
 Yesterday afternoon the detectives were called upon to settle a little af- fray which took place in Alley D., in the "culled' section of the city. The message over the phone was some thing similar to this: "Dey's trouble over here at Aunt Liza Browns house at Alley D. Some of desc niggers over here is ftin' and ah wants yo all to come oyer here.'
 Detectives Lee and Jones who. with Snug" Malone and others, were stretched out on bench in the detee- tves' office, enjoying a Sunday after noon's nap, were awakened and promptly answered the call to duty.
 Upon reaching the scene, they were met at the door by Aunt Liza herself who informed them that Init didn't amount to nothin','' adding that it wuz jus some of de chilun havin' a fuss,"i and that she had done settled it."
 Had it not been for several yells and walls which arose from somewhere in the rear of the house, the officers would probably have turned back at the door, but owing to these, they were urged to investigate despite Aunt Liza $ protests.
 Pushing their way to little closet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
AIRMEN JOYRIDE FROM MONTGOMERY
 TO BIRMINGHAM

A flying trip from Montgomery to Birmingham no longer depends on a train schedule. Neither does a joy ride in the present day depend upon an automobile. Bad roads and a scarcity of time brook no delay or hindrance to a trip of only 100 miles, the modernists say.
 And just to prove it, maybe, Is one of the reasons Captain Lord and Lieu tenant Shoemaker of the aviation re- pair depot, Montgomery, breezed up to Birmingham for several hours yes- terday in a Curtiss JN-4. Inquiries led to the information that they mere ly were "joy-riding," had just gone out to catch a little air" or to "cool their brains," and as they had nothing to do in particular for the afternoon de- cided to make a flying trip" up to Birmingham and back on a "bee line"
 Anyway, they aviated up to the city, arriving about 2000 feet above Bir- mingham at noon. After a couple of loops and tail spins they landed on the fair grounds, tied their plane se- curely to stakes, wrapped the engine and propeller up in canvas and left it while they came into town.
 At o'clock they took off, ard soon were in Montgomery again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
His Name Was Cain and He
 NotAbe[ Should HaUeHis Gal

in the kitchen, from which the walls seemed to be coming. the officers opened the door. Standing in the closet with butcher knife as big as an or dinary canoe paddle in his hand was a little ''burhead" apparently 12 years old, swearing by the great horn spoon that he would kill anyone that at- tempted to enter.
 The officers started into the closet. The negro struck at one of them with the knife. The amusing side of the in- cident then overcame the officers and they turned to Aunt Liza, who was standing close by taking in the situa- ton, and asked as to the cause of the trouble,
 Wal. I dunno, 'cept what de chilun say" answered Aunt Liza. "Dey say dat dis here gal and a little boy what lives cross de alley wuz CT gofn' to meetin' together, and my boy went up wid dis here knife and tried to kill de | other boy. I dunno whether he eber hit him or no. De fus I seen ob de racket my little boy had dis gal by de hand and run into de closet wid her" What's your boys name, Auntie?" l said the officers.
 His name am Cain, and I raised dat boy" answered the old negro.
 "The other boys name must have been Tble" said one of the officers. But I am not able at least not to go in l there, he said with a twinkle of the
 eye, "so I guess you can just settle it. l Aunt Liza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Article T. Executive Committee:
 There shall be an executive committee
 cons isi ting Of not fewer than seven,
 nor more than IS members, who shall be elected annually by the permanent international committee.
 Article S. The league shall be sup ported by voluntary assessments laid upon it's members. The assessment in each case to be fixed by mutual agree ment between the permanent interna- tioual committee and each member of the league assessed. In addition to the asssessment thus levied the permanent | international committee shall devise ways and means of securing additional | financial support to meet special de- mands
 l Article g. Convention of this league shall be held once in every three years. :! the time and place to be fixed by the | permannt international committee by 1 a two-thirds vote. Special conventions may be called at such time and place
 as may be determined by the commit l tee.
 1 Article TO- oNAmendments to this con stitution may be made at any regular | meeting of the general council by a | two thirds vote of the members pres ent and voting. provided the amend ment has been recommended by two thirds vote of the permanent interna' II tional committee. In the absence ol
 such recommendation by a three.
 fourths vote of the number presen N and voting. The final vote upon an, proposed amendment shall not be takei |i within 24 hours after the amendmen shall have been presented to the coun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
AY PRODUCTION OF ALABAMA IRON
 SHOWS DECREASE

fig iron production in Alabama in May E 137,169 tons and in the entire country F F,056 tons, the smallest output in any
 nth since May, 1915. h Alabama 15 furnaces were in oper- bn on June 1 and in the entire country Compared with IA in Alabama and in the United States on May l. Eonthly production in Alabama since
 pruary 1, was: February, 2S days, 1S5,- tons; March, S1 days, 1S2, ,s45 tons: April,
 days, 14s,7OS tons; May, 31 days, 1S7, ,169 Is.
 puring the month of May two Wood |rd furnaces and Bessemer No. ?, of the hnessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com hy, were blown in. Alice furnace of the |C. l., was blown out. he estimated capacity of the 195 active |naces on June 1 was 6S,100 gross tons
 hpared with 75.S6O gross tons at the 212 tnaces in blast on May l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
BIG CROWD AT COMMUNITY SING
 DESPITE WEATHER

The feature of the community sing, di- rected by Ed. F. Shumway. and held at o'clock yesterday afternoon at Capi- tol park, consisted of a soprano solo, Angels Serenade,'' by Mrs, Mary Cook Cowherd, and a violin obligato by c. R. Klenk. About 1200 people were present throughout the programme Many more were forced to leave by the rain which started about the time the sing began.
 In spite of the rain. however, MT. Shum- way carried out the entire programme. He was especially energetic yesterday af- ternoon and everybody was made to en- joy the sing to the utmost degree.
 The following programme, including the, solo by Mrs. Cowherd and violin obligato by c. R. Klenk. was carried out: Songs, "America," lover There,'' "Oh, How 1 Hate To Get Up in the Morning. "Tili We Meet Again." MT Zipp.' and several other popular songs by the audience; The Southerner,'' "Macbeth.' "A Fancy Tale" and Popular Melodies" by the band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
MFR KILLED BY | YOUNG NE|GHbOR arrel Leads to Brutal Tragedy At Mineral
 Springs.

W. Teer, aged 55, of Watson, al l eye of the mines at Mineral Springs, tiles distant from Birmingham, was and killed yesterday afternoon by Rochester, aged about 25, who was |eighbor of Teer's.
 |cording to Acting Coroner Askew Deputies Long, Pope and Smith, who |stigated the killing, Rochester shot in the back as he walked along highway, shooting at distance of Yards. He used 22 long calibre |. Rochester escaped and late last It had not been apprehended. 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, ac- ling to reports, the two men met neal home of Teer. Rochester, it is said, |lsed Teer of having said that he lated whisky still. Teer denied the |rge. A fight ensued, after which F proceeded along the highway. Pchester went to his home, which only a short distance away, and bite the protests of his wife and the of the deceased, who happened te
 Fisiting at the Rochester home at the F, obtained rifle and the killing fol. bd.
 Der died at 3 o'clock, having lived an hour after the shooting. He is |narried man and is survived by z
 |ow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
RAILWAY TRA|NMEN
 PLEDGE SUPPORT ID
 STRIKING OPERATORS TAT A JOINT MEETING
Conflicting Statements Civ en Out by Western Union Co. and Employees With
 Situation Unchanged

Every member of the Commercial Tel egraphers' union of America not on duty and about 50 members of the Order of Railway Trainmen, bringing with them the support of S4,0oo operators through out Canada and the United States, at tended the meeting held by striking Western Union operators at 2:30 o'clock county courthouse Representatives from the Order of Railway Clerks and several of the operators still working at the Western Union were present. It is ex- pected that several more of these will strike when they report for duty this morning.
 Information given by the officials of the Western Union Telegraph company was to the same effect as that given out Saturday, that they were having no appreciable delays and were not handi- capped in any manner.
 l.. K Bowen, president of the Order of Railway Trainmen, read to the as- sembled operators the following resolu, tion which had been drawn up at meet ing of the members of the Order of Rail- way Trainmen, held at 1 o'clock at the city hill;
 o. R. T. PLEDGES SUPPORT
 Being informed of-the trouble now ex-
 sting between your craft and the West
 ern Union Telegraph company, be it. Resolved, That we, the union of tho o. R. T. club of Birmingham, do hereby extend our sympathy and hearty cooper ation to your craft, that it may b' known all over the United States and Canada that we hereby extend to then our full support until victory is won anC that, further, a copy of this resolution sent to the Order of Railway Trainmen'. Journal"
 Mir Bowen further stated, in behalf o the union which he represented, tha they had in their union S4,000 operator: l in both Canada and the United State. who would, in case the strike is called Wednesday, refuse to carry any West ern Union traffic over their wires. Tha | they had both the financial and econom | c support of his union
 Plans were laid for the further devel opment of the strike situation in Bir | mingham and the following message wa | drawn up and sent to s. J. Konenkamr president of the Commercial Teleg- | raphers Union of America | Big mass meeting attended by ever! operator in the city, not on duty; unan
 mously pledged their loyal and heart.
 support to you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF MRS. A. A. SMITH

Y Mrs. Anthony A. Smith, wife of A. A Smith, of the Birmingham Ledger, died at the home of Mrs. G. M Cruikshank 2721 Linden avenue, last night at 1( O clock. Funeral services from the resi- dence this afternoon at 4 o'clock, anG from St. Paurs church at 4:30 o'clock with interment in Oak Hill
 Mrs. Smith is survived by her bus band, two sons, Private Anthony Smith Jr., with the American forces in France and James Smith of Birmingham; five daughters, Mrs. Leonive of Birmingham and Misses Katherine, Margaret, Care and Augusta Smith of this city. She i: also survived by one sister, Mrs George Cousin of Louisiana, and two brothers Lewis Lellande and Joseph Lellande Mrs. Smith was well known in Birming- ham and has many friends who will re- gret to hear of her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
UNUSUAL ACCIDENT
 AT EAST LAKE PARK

c. R. Bice, 1520 Alias avenue, was painfully injured yesterday afternoon while in bathing at East Lake MT. Bice was sliding down the incline into the lake and fell, striking his head against the side He fell into the lake uncon- scious, and was rescued by people who were bathing Johns ambulance was su,nmoned and carried him to St. Vim cents hospital, where it was ascertained that he sustained an ugly gash in his bpa1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
MARCHED DOWN THE AISLE

And then the weddings. Woulu iihe v
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 comedy maidens that marched down the aisle of the Advent to the strains of Men delssohn or Lohengrins immortal march but again time and space forbids. A few I recall, and ! will take the liberty of an old friend and call them by their flrst names, were Felix Drennen and Rosa Runyon, Ed Wilson and Edith Bueii, Y. N. Nix and Mamie Pearson. John Coe and Margaret Smith, Bob Jemison and Vir- ginia Walker, John Morgan and Margaret Benners, Robert Ewing and Mary Arm strong. Sam Hobbs and Sarah Greene, Joseph Walker and Margaret Latady Bob McDavid and Minnie Jones, Giles Me Oueen and Mary Kate Randall. There were many others.
 As I recall these happy couples, it occurs to me that the first wedding l | played for that of Charles Cothran and Amy Jordan. They had almost passed my memory, but well l re- member how handsome was the groom and how beautiful the fair young bride.
 The last wedding in which it was my privilege to play a humble part, took place last Saturday night, when Mary | Lee Skeggs. the charming daughter oi MT and Mrs. H. A. skeggs, became the bride of Mir. c. M. Kortrecht, of Mem- phis. and while the ceremony was be | ing performed I breathed prayer thai theirs might be long and happy life with just enough clouds to make glo- rious sunset.
 And now must come to close, for IT l a few short hours my mission will pf ended for my last refrain has peeled forth, my last note has been played ant died away. It was kindly thought O l my dear old colleague and friend. Fret Grambs to bring a few friends here to l night to bid me last farewell It touched
 me so deeply and I am not able to giv' Il an account of the affair so will leav'
 it to the kind friend who has patientl'
 listened to my story. to relate. So nov
 farewell, my dear old friends. last rare
 well. : May God keep you ever, and ma
 his richest blessings come to you an
 yours, now and always. Amen. FAREWELL TO ORGAN Last night just as the twilight deepene into dusk, Prof Fred Grambs and feS friends met at the Church of the Ad went to render a farewell service on tn church organ which will be dismantie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

At last completed, and certainly a grand instrument"
 These were the first words that came fully to my understanding. and they were spoken by the expert organist at the workshop of Henry Pitcher at Louisville. where I came into being.
 For several weeks I had existed in a hazy sort of a way with but little idea of my purpose or mission, but with gathered from the conversation of the men and musicians, who examined my makeup and tested my quality of tone and power, that L was destined for a prominent place in the Temple of Music at the Cotton States exposition a At lanta. held in the good year of our Lord 1893.
 And to the exposition I was sent, where. if you will pardon the personal allusion, 1 was much praised and ad- mired, for in those days I took high rank in pipe organ circles. Full of youth and vigor, my tones clear and sweet, my outward appearance in keep ing with the beauty of the temple in which I was installed, mine was in- deed a triumphant existence, and I was daily the recipient of the plaudits and praises of the thousands who vis- ited that great exposition.
 While this appealed greatly to my personal vanity, yet, it was not a cir constance to the thrill of pleasure that came over me when~I learned that at the close of the exposition I was to be transferred to the beautiful Church of the Advent at Birmingham, which had just been completed, for I felt that in such hallowed surroundings my sphere of usefulness would be greatly enlarged and my existence really worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
PERSONAL

Friends of Mrs. Virgil V. Evans will regret to learn that she is i'll at South Highlands infirmary. Mrs Evans was taken to the hospital Friday. Author ities at the hospital stated last night that her condition has improved greatly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
WEDDINGS AND BAPNSMS

When one gets in reminiscent mood, it is surprising how many mel dents crowd into ones memory after a career of 25 years of more or less public service. There are the weddings and the baptisms and the sad rites over the departed. There are the happy Christmas tides and the solemn Good Fridays, followed by the joyous East CTS Then there are the various feat5 and festivals of the church, and the reverent Sunday services. These have made up my life, and to them l look backward with a glow of pride in hav- ing been permitted to'-be part and parcel of them.
 Then again there comes to my mind the many eloquent and forceful sermons IL has been my privilege and pleasure to hear in these 25 years. There were those of the saintly Dr. Beard, peace to his soul, of the eloquent MT. Murray, now honored with "a bishopric of the scholarly and Rev Quincy Ewing, of the lovable Dr. Evans. of revered memory. and of the brilliant Mir Barnwell, our present pride Intellectual giants and God fearing men were these whose impress was not only felt by the church but by the community at large.
 Then again I recall to mind the many vocalists who from time to time nave lent their voices to the worship ana praise of God in the choir of the Advent many of them were trained by or were associated with my colleague freu Gramhs. Some have gained national rep utations. among them Miss Carrie Bride well, of Metropolitan Opera fame, heeu Miller. oratorio tenor, and Miss Harriett O'Neill opera star There are many oth- CTS but space and time prevents their opupnera ti0n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-09
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT

And so I came to the Church of the Advent, where for over a quarter of a century, have shared the joys and sorrows the sunshine and shadows of its people, although it seems to me that there has been much more of joy than of sorrow, and much more sunshine than shadow.
 An me, how fond1y some of us old fellows look back to our youth, to the time of our health and vigor, and not always without regret, for I am frank to say that the knowledge that l am soon to be cast into the discard fills me with sadness, but at the sarne time, I have known for sometime past that it was the evitable.
 Organs like men, are subject to thousand ills, and who am I that l should escape the common lot of all? During the past year or so have been subject to an asthmatic contraction of my pipes a rheumatic tendency in my joints. my wind short and broken, my pedals gouty, and my--but enough of this I started to speaksin reminis- cent vein and here I am parading my present troubles; excuse me, it shall not occur again.
 But let me say. however, word about my friend, companion and col league for the past 25 years, Fred Grambs, organist and choir master, to whom I owe debt of deep gratitude, for he brought out the best there was in me in my palmy days, and of late years when many times l have 1elt like the proverbial "30 cents" he has coaxed and wheedled and worked with me. until I responded with semblence of my former self and, if say it my | self got by fairly well for an old fel- | low