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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Miss Grace Hassler was a luncheon hostess Friday, complmenting Misses Sallie May and Neva Minor. who are at home for the holidays from Gen. tenary college
 Red carnations formed an attractive central decoration for the dining table and the rooms were decorated in the Christmas color scheme. Those enjoy ing the occasion were Miss Lillie Tom Thomasson, Miss Merle Swann, Miss Bernice Mccullough. Miss Ruth Baker Miss Aileen Gullihorn, the honorees and hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Held on Larceny Charge

Willie Mazey. formerly with the United States revenue cutter Talla- poosa, was placed in the city jail last night by Detectives Dobyns and Wal ton. on the charge of grand larceny. Mazey is charged with stealing suit case belonging to B. NJ. White of Ad- dison yesterday afternoon at the Louisville and Nashville station. The case, which was valued at $75, to- gether with its contents, was recov- cred by the officers. Mazey was ap- prehended at a local hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
pEPSONAJS

Mrs. M M Hughes has returned from Gadsden, where she was called by the death of an aunt.
 Mrs H A. Millstead and daughters. Eliose and Mary Nell. are the guestf of relatives in Columbiana
 MT and Mrs S F. Tepper have named their young son David Edward for Mrs. Tipper's brother, who was killed in France.
 The annual election of officers of the Bereau class of the Pratt City Bap- tist church will be held this morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
TARIFF ADJUSTERs

Adiusters of the Southeastern Tariff association visited the city during the past week and will return next week 10 complete their inspections of property m the business and resident sections in view to fixing the insurance rates for the city of Bessemer The adjusters will spend several days next wek in the city, and thorough inspection of property Wlli be made by them.
 An effort has been made by local civic bodies during the past year for the adoption of adequate fire laws In oroer to lower the insurance rates Tor t'9 city. but the efforts have not proved successful, and city officials are ap- prehensive of the rates being raised, ln- stead. upon the recommendation of the adjusters.
 Three ordinances that were prepared with a view to providing adequate lire laws were introduced at the clty councli recently, but were reported untaVoraoiS by the committee to which they were re- ferred and the office of building m spector was abolished by majority vote of the councilmen at a recent meeting the abolishment of the office to take eI- feet January l, which will have ten dency to prevent towering of the lnsur- ance rates.
 The county registrar will be in Besse- 1ner three days next week, December ~, 30 and 3l and attention is called to the fact so that all voters who have not reg istered may do so at this time The reg istrars will be in the circuit court room and voters may qualify by registering at ,bis time The registrars have visited other sections of the district and the voters of the city of Bessemer will be given the opportunity to register at ehlS time
 With the Christmas holidays over and tLe Bessemer merchants having enjoyed the best trade in the history of the city, business men in all lines of industry are
 looking forward to the prospects of the c;ty's growth and industrial activity for the year 1920.
 The close of the year 1919 is marked by the most active period in the real estate market of Bessemer since the old boom days, according to C. H. Stevenson, real estate dealer, who has watched the growth of the city for more than 30 ears, and MT. Stevenson is of the opin- ion that the market will continue to be acting during the coming year. l. The building activity at the close of the year 1919 is most promising for the new year, and many plans for improve ments and building in the business dis trict have been made that will be put into execution early in the year. With the return of normal condition at all of the industries of the Bessenler district, that is confidently expected with the new year, Bessemer is looking for ward to an unprecedented year of pros perity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
CHRISTMAS PARTY

One of the prettiest of the Christ mas parties was that of Miss Maggie Johnson on Friday evening, when she entertained number of her young friends of the high school set. The attractive home of Mr and Mrs. J. G. Johnson was profusely decorated for the occasion with holly, mistletoe and red carnations Punch was served by Mrs. J. T. Nichols The evening was spent in playing games and in danc- ing. An interesting Santa Claus con test was enjoyed and resulted in Stan ton McCollufn winning the prize of- fered. which was box of candy The consolation, a miniature Santa Claus, was won by Miss Bernice Hagler
 Headings by Miss Maurne Hanby of Attalla were much enjoyed Ambrosia and cake were served. Those enjoying the entertainment were as follows: Misses Bernice Hagler, Kathryn Huey, Elizabeth Lewis, Bob Pennington,
 Eileen Smith, Ernestine Bennett, Al berta Davidson, Neil Johnson, Ora Stansell, Maurine Hanby. Mary Mil dred Woodrow and Katherine William son, Messrs. Fred Wunderlich, How ard Bailey Wilbur Buck, Lewis More land, Lewis McTyeire Eugene Honey cutt Ceoil Deacon. Max Faulkner Walter c. Rush. Stanton McColium Morris Meigs. Frank White, Herbert Barron and John Williamson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
PERSONAL

Major w D. Fonville who is sta- tioned at the base hospital. Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio. Texas, is in the city for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
SPEEnERS FINED


 That automobilists were intemper- ate in their driving on Christmas Day was demonstrated yesterday morning. when 20 offenders pleaded guilty be- fore Judge Lowry of the Ensley po- lice court Taking the time of year into consideration, the fines ranged from $3 to $5.
 The Christian Endeavor society of the Ensley Presbyterian church will conduct the services this evening at 7:30 at the church, The programme follows: Song, congregations prayer, Rev. c. B. Tomb; song; talk, How To Make Next Year Better Than the Last" Marvin Cross; What We May Do Next Year in the Church That We Have Not Done This" MT. Mckay; sentence prayers, How To Achieve Success and Christian Opportunity c. P. Bowman: vocal selection, Mrs. Walker; offertory; prayer, pastor; song; benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
KisseI Car Stolen

A six-cylinder Kissel car owned by B. F. Wilkinson of Hanover circle was stolen last night about ' o'clock while standing in front of the residence. No clue to the car or thieves has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Ley IcerS dlled
orders of the Ensley

orders of the Ensley
 been very active during
 4s. and are making great
 growth and work during the
 z year. As is their usual GUS W the Ensley Elks remembered the needy of the district with bounteous baskets and money on Christmas Eve This lodge has had a prosperous year and will usher in the new year with the initiation of large class of candi- dates, numbering 20 or 25
 The Masonic bodies of the district met Friday evening to consider the erection of a three e-story annex to the present temple. The plans were en- thusiastically approved by the large number present and the building will be started at an early date.
 Steel City camp No. 156, Woodmen of the World, will hold public in stallation of officers on Monday eve ming, January 5, at 7:S0 o'clock at the woodmen hall. The following off cers will be installed: c. F. Webb, consul commander; T. B. Rogers, ad- wiser lieutenant; r. (. Peat' pahhel' z. T. Walker, clerk; Henderson Reeves escort; Oscar Hedgeahl' watchman; w. E. Mullins, sentry; C' T. Canterbury, manager. The install ing officer for the occasion will be Charles Piester. Jr., of Birminhgam.
 The public is invited.
 That you may "come clean" out Of Fnsley has been made possible by the generosity of Commissioner Burruss Tn sending the street flusher to Ensley twice each week to clean the streets in inc business section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

Epsley Chapter No. 12o, Royal Arch Masons, will meet in special session Monday afternoon at 2:30, at which tint the Royal Arch degree will be con ferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
PERSONALS

Announcement is made of the mar riage or Miss Fannie Vines and MT. Lee McFee, which took place at the parsonage of the First Methods church, Birmingham, Monday evening. Both of the young people are popular in the district, where they have been reared. Mir. McFee is the son of MT. and Mrs. George McF'ee. and he served for some time in the service of the army. After wedding trip to Cleve- land. Ohio Mir, and Mrs. McFee will be at home at 1705 Arlington avenue.
 David Fulton left Friday for Balti- more after a pleasant. visit to his sis ters. Mrs. Robert Stevenson and Mrs. Homer Hurd.
 Mrs. Donald Young and children of Waycross, Ga. and Miss David Pat ridge of Birmingham were the guests of Mrs. George Ross this week.
 Miss Lois Sleeves and Miss Inez Me, harg are members of house party at Dora at the home of Mrs. James Milan.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Drennen were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. c. D. Hollings- worth for the Pan-Hellenic dance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

An Installation of officers will De held at the Fairview Presbyterian church this evening. J. F. McConetlp and C. R. Clayton are the elders anS W. w. Hughes, Garland Leslie, Harvey Mccain and Gilbert Smith are the deacons
 Rev. J. E. Hixson will use for his sermon topic, 'The Significance of the New Year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
FAREWELL. SERMON

Rev T. E. Steeley will preach his fare
 well sermon at the Union Baptist church
 sunday morning at Il o'clock, thus sev-
 erings his connection as pastor or the
 church. A special music programme and
 arpropriate exercises will be rendered at
 the service, and the popularity of the re-
 tiring pastor will undoubtedly bring out
 a large congregation. Rev. Steeley has
 been pastor of the church for five years, and is liked in the community by mem
 bers of every denomination. He is leav- ing the pastorate of the church for evan gelistic work Congregational meeting win be held at the church Sunday even ing at .:30 o'clock.
 The subject of the reading at the Chris tan Science service in the reading room in the Realty building at Il o'clock will be Christian Science" Mrs. w. II, Lewis first reader.
 Circle No 2. Pastors Helpers, will entertain in the basement of the First Methodist church Wednesday evening from 30 to Il o'clock. The entertain ment will be in the nature of tea, and all adult members of the church are invited to be present. A pro- gramme has been arranged by mem- bers of the circle, and refreshments will be served. Old- fashioned games will be played. the grown-ups entering | into the childish games. and it is ex- pected that it will be a merry gath ering.
 | The Sunday school class of Howard McEniry will enjoy a banquet at the Bright star cafe Friday evening. Jan- uary g. The class is composed of about 50 young men between the ages of r and 20 years. and the banquet is given at the close of a membership | contest.
 WEDNESDAY MUSIC CLUB Mrs B. l.. Michealson will entertain the members of the Wednesday Music
 club and their husbands "Wednesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

Nine states now have in force health insurance which must be paid to wage workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

The Sesame Literary club will mee Friday afternoon with Mrs. M. H. Me Dowell on Ensley avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

Mrs. M. $. Lively will be hostess to the meeting of the Thread of the Story club Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
sT. JOHN'S CHURCH

Services at St. Johns Episcopa' church today will be as follows: Holy communion at 80; Sunday school at s:s0; morning prayer at II o'clock. Ser mon subject, ''No Room in the Inn" of fering for Alabama missions; evening prayer at'7:30 Rev. Edmonds Bennett rector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

The Ensley Highland chapter of the Delphian club will meet Tuesday aft ernoon with Mrs. w. w. Garrett, Jro on Twentieth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

The subject of the reading at the Chris tan Science service in the reading room in the Realty building at Il o'clock Will be Christian Science" Mrs. w. II, Lewis, first reader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
WEDNESDAY MUSIC CLUB

Mrs B. L Michealson Will entertain the members of the Wednesday Music club and their husbands Wednesday
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
BODY OF LISTER
 H LAID AT REST

TACOMA, June l6.-The body of the late Governor Ernest Lister, whose death occurred at Seattle on Saturday. was laid at rest in this city this afternoon, the final services being very largely attended by friends and admirers of the popular executive, who was buried with military honors. The salute was fired by Washington troops.
 The body, during the time it lay in state in this city, was guarded by a detachment of troops. The funeral services were held at two o'clock this afternoon.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
NEW PRESIDENT OF URUGUAY KEEPS PROMISE
 MADE TO SMALL BOY

MONTEVIDEO.-One of the first acts of pr. Baltasar Brum on as suming the presidency of Uruguay was to substitute a little street urehin for the brightly uniformed military guard that has been sent to his residence, in keeping with a custom of long standing. The boy used to sell lottery tickets and newspapers to Dr. Brum at the cen tral railway station. Three years ago he told Dr. Brum, When you get to be president, l want to be your doorkeeper."
 Dr. Brum smiled at the prophe- cy and said if such a thing ever happened to him he would not for get the request Just after his in- Dr. Brum sent for the boy and kept his promise.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
LEAD IN COMMERCIAL
 AfRPLANE DEVELOPMENT :.
 CLAIMED BY BRrToNs

LONDON.-The British press gen. orally asserts that the commercial development of the airplane is much farther advanced in Great Britain than in any other country. Accord ing to the American Chamber of Commerce in London, a mail service from Cairo to India is to be in- augurated. The air route already has been surveyed and route from Cairo to the Cape of Good Hope is being laid out.
 Aerodromes are to be established at suitable spots in the British Isles and British possessions and equip ped with sound and light signals. ballons, aerial buoys and wireless telegraph and telephone outfits.
 Already cargo airplanes are in sight" the Chamber of Commerce announces. "A huge British sea- plane of novel type equipped with five motors has been flown, carry ing six tons at 100 miles an hour Experiments are being made with another having a carrying capacity of nine tons
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
FLIGHT TO IRELAND
 MADE WITHOUT STOP

LONDON, June 16.-The Vickers Vimy biplane, which left St. Johns, Newfoundland, at four o'clock on Saturday afternoon, reached Ire land at eight yesterday morning, being just sixteen hours enroute. The flight was successful in every respect, despite the fact that heavy fogs were encountered on the way over.
 Upon arrival at Ireland, Pilot Alcock reported that the fog was so thick at times that he and his companion could not tell whether they were flying right or wrong side up and once they found them selves within thirty feet of the water Later they rose to an all titude of thirteen thousand feet and it became so cold that Navi- gator Brown was compelled to climb from his seat several times to clear the ice from the petrol
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
OUTFIT |S LOST
 IN CHINA RIVER

A prospecting party consisting of Ed New, Jack Smith and Chas. Lag Ter reached Fairbanks late Satur- day from the upper Cinema river, where they were engaged in search for hard rock They report that their entire outfit, consisting of camp equipment, blankets and guns, and quantity of ore samples which they had gathered, were lost as the result of an encounter with sweeper on the South Fork, the mishap almost costing them their lives as well as their outfit. They recovered their boat some distance down stream and completed their voyage in it, but they were unable to recover any of the lost outfit
 The men will get a new outfit together and return to the upper Cinema within a short time to gather more samples. They did their pros .peeting about l3O miles from Fair banks.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
NO MISUNDERSTANDING

WASHINGTON, D. c. June 16. Secretary Baker has issued a statement in which he declares there can be no misunderstanding be- tween the American and Mexican governments as the result of the American invasion of Mexico. The American troops. he says, crossed the border solely to protect the American side of the border, in ac- cordance with a distinct under standing regarding such action in case of emergency.
 The statement further says that the Yankee soldiers already have withdrawn from Juarez and that the rest of the troops will return to American soil as soon as they chase the rebels into the mountains.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
PRESIDENT HAS DETERMINED ID
 TOUR COUNTRY

WASHINGTON, U. c, June l6 Immediately following his arrival in this country from France, Presi- dent Wilson will starr on a speak ing tour of the States, with the ob- jtct of arousing public interest n and support for the proposed League of Nations, which the Re publican members oi the senate ap- pear reluctant to ratity.
 Secretary Tumulty is authority for the statement that the President has decided upon such course. and states further that ne has ar ranged a tentative itinerary, sub ject to the approval of the President Upon his return to the capital
 Democratic leaders declare that the American publir already is favorable to the League of Nations proposition, and it is believed by them that it will Le possible for the President to crcate an over whelming sentiment in favor of the plan, sufficient to force the sen- ators to fali into line.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
MtO|COS COME
 ID RESCUE OF
 BIER BREWERS

NEW YORK, June l6.-The American and Allied Medical asso- ciation, comprising all the various schools of medicine, has come to the support of the beer makers of the United States with resolution declaring that properly brewed lager IS absolutely essential in the treat ment of certain cases. The asso- ciation favors the manufacture of beer containing not in excess of two and three-quarters per cent alcohol.
 The association also maintains, in the resolution, that light wines are beneficial in certan cases and shoulj not be made to come under the prohibition ban.
 The resolution was adopted today at a genral convention of associa- tien members and will be presented to Congress with a view to securing the repeal of the beer and light wine clause of the wartime pro- hibition proclamation
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
NEW TREATY READY
 FOR HUNS TONIGHT

VERSAILLES, June 16.-The re- vised treaty which has been pre- pared by the Allied conference for the Germans, has been completed and will be ready for transmission to the German delegates early this evening, after which they will have five days in which to decide whether or not to accept the terms Tn ne new form in which they will be presented.
 It is understood that the treaty represents the final decision of the Allies and that no further discussion will be tolerated or further ex-
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
COMMITTEE CUTS /. S~sSSsbsbg ee - - . - "s~
 OUT FLU RELIEF

WASHINGTON, D. C.. June 16. The conference committee to which was referred the general de- ficieney bill carrying, among other items, the Alaska railroad appro- priation, has stricken from the bill an item of one hundred thousand dollars for the relief of influenza sufferers in Alaska This item was attached to the bill by the senate and is one of the points upon which the house members of the committee refuse to assent
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16

tensions of time granted. At the end of the five days permitted for considerations, the German re- ply must be in the hands of the Allies or the armistice will be su;- pended.
 Among the many treaty provisions there is one granting permission to the Germans to maintain an army of 100000 for a period of three years.
 Within a month the Allies are to submit to the Germans list of persons whom the Allies intend to place on trial for responsibility for she war.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
WILSON. EXPLAINS
 SIAND ID SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 16. In reply to the request of the senate for copy of the full text of the German treaty, President Wilson has informed the members of the upper house of Congress tha, he did not consider it to be in the public interest to transmit the treaty, at the time of the adoption of the resolution requesting him to do so At that time, he said, the treaty terms were incomplete and many delicate terms were still under negotiation.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16

been fired by a Villista sniper, caused the death of woman resi- dent of this city.
 Then the order was issued for American troops to cross to the Mexican side,. and with a rush the Yankees crossed the bridge and cleared the streets of Juarez of fighting greasers. Shrapnel was used to dislodge the rebels from their camp in the racetrack and cavalrymen were sent in pursuit of the renegades when they took flight toward the south.
 The battle between the opposing Mexican forces resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, it being estimated that fully two hundred of the rebels were killed. Many of the deaths. however, were caused by American shots, after the Americans had crossed to the Mexican side to prevent the Villistas from firing into Fl Paso.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
HEAI INTERRUPTS
 BOUTS AT TOLEDO

TOLEDO, June l6.-Terrific heat has compelled a slowing down at the training camps of Champion Jess Willard. and Challenger Demr- sey. The heavyweights continue to take 6 certain amount of light exercise, but heavy work is out of the question.
 The heat of the past two days has helped Willard to lose four pounds, his present weight being 24s pounds.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
OVERTAKE REBELS

JUAREZ, June l6.-The Second battalion of the Eighty-second field artillery, which was dispatched to the south of Juarez to reinforce the colored cavalry troops, is re- ported to have engaged the Villistas six miles southeast of this place. Artillery fire soon put the rebels to flight again, and it is believed that no attempt will be mad. to return to the border in this locality.
 American cavalrymen are also re- ported to have engaged the rebels near Yselta, twelve miles east of Fl Paso.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
LARGE SUM TO, BE SPENT BY CANADIANS
 FOR ADVERTISING
WINNIPEG, Man.-Federal imm

WINNIPEG, Man.-Federal immi- grafton officials, working with pro- vincial leaders, are trying to at tract an American delegation to the prairie provinces this summer. The plans anticipate a delegation including representatives from ev- cry state in the Union, members of Congress and state officials. The delegation would be provided with a special train, which would tour the West over one railway line and return over another.
 Recent reports from Ottawa stat
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
BOIL THE WATER IS -.
 ADVICE OF DR. MORE

Dr. David H. More has issued general warning to the people of Nenana to boil all the water used for drinking purposes. This pre- caution should be taken, the doctor says, until the Tanana river level has dropped to normal, the present high water being source of danger to wells.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16
AMERICANS KILLED

FL PASO, June 16.-The Sev- enth and Fifth cavalry regiments were still in hot pursuit of the villista troops at noon today, the chase taking them to the southwest of Juarez. The rebels, it is be- lieved, are trying to reach covef
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-16

ed that the Dominion expected to spend at least s1,000,000 this year in attracting attention to the West ern provinces.