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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
A THOUSAND FED
BY SALVATION ARMY
Needy Families Made Hap
ply Through Generosity of
People of Community

Approximately 1000 needy persons were
Salvation Army yesterday, according to
Salvation ARM yesterday. according 10
the statement of Staff Captain David
Main of the local station. Baskets con-
tanning Christmas provisions were dis
tributed Christmas Eve, to feed approx
imately 700 persons, and Yesterday sew
Christmas dinner provided by the Sal
vatiorists.
This was made possible, states Captain
Main, through the very generous contri-
buttons made Ky the Birmingham peo-
pie, who kept the street kettles boiling
with their money gifts for this purpose.
Captain Main further states that he has
on hand sufficient surplus fund to buy
100 Of the very poorest children OF the
city a pair of shoes.
These shoes will be distributed AT the
children's Christmas tree which will be
given the poor children of the city next
Monday night at the Y. M. C. A. audi
torium, when Santa Claus will present
them with gifts of toys, candies and
fruits.
This has been to us one of the hap
piest Christmas seasons in the history OF
our organization said Captain Main last
night, and our hearts are filled with
gratitade to the generous people of she
city who made il possible for us to pro
vide those less fortunate with Christmas
cheer. And 7 can assure the people that
we used every penny to the best possible
advantage ami placed the Christmas oas-
kets with such families as we knew py
our Investigations to be in need.
For the first time that l can recall
we have on hand a surplus after cur
Christmas dinner, and we have decided
to buy shoes Tor 100 of the very poorest
children of the city. We will use the
same care AMI Judgment in distributing
the shoes as we used with the baskets
and will endeavor to reach the most
needy cases.
I'VE are indeed happy, and most crate
full to our generous friends, and that
Gods choicest blessings may rest on the
people of this community, now and al
ways, is our earnest prayer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26

friends and the hospital arrangements.
and at the anti-tubercuiosis hospital the
patients were given a big spread.
The Volunteers of America sent apples
and oranges to the county Jail inmates.
The Knights Templar conducted a ser
vice in the morning at the Masonic tenn
pie and the Birmingham Elks with char
acteristic generosity gave Christmas
tree for children. Each boy was given
a wagon and each girl a doll. together
with bountifui supply of Christmas can
dies, nuts and fruits.
There was a general suspension of bust
ness, but the postoffice carriers made one
residential delivery and two business dis
trict deliveries. 1t is safe to say, how
ever, that they replied to hundreds of
holiday welcomes and some of them
wendell their way back to the postoffice
with pockets bulging with good cigars.
The special delivery carriers had any
thing except a quiet day They were on
the run all day. delivering packages.
Churches for the most part conducted
their special Christmas services last Sum
day.
The observance this year was more of a
home celebration and there were hundreds
of dinners and special parties sArough-
cut the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
.HORNADY TO SPEAK
At C|WTAN MEETING
Business Session of Civilian
Club Will Be Held This
Afternoon

Ciyitan members will meet this after
noon at ! o'clock at the Southern club
in one of the most important business
sessions of the year. While much bust
ness will be transacted, interesting talks
and some stunts" by the entertainment
committee will enliven the session con-
siderably.
Commissioner John r. Hornady will be
the principal speaker of the meeting He
will explain the meaning Of the election
December 20 for raising financial assist
ance to meet the great needs of AZ towns
of the state. Mr.. Hornady is one of the
foremost workers in the interest of this
movement and will explain in detail wrs
this financial assistance is needed and
how it will be distributed
Attention will be given the Civitan's
Pay Your Poll Tax campaign at to-
days session. and Commissioner Horn
ady will also explain the matter of ex-
emptiHg ex-service men from payment of
poll taxes.
OF the regular clubs business to come
up the election of about Is prospective
Civilians will take place.
DR.. Courtney w. Shropshire, president
urges full attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
yelling Wins Over
Joe Benjamin In a
Short Matinee Bout

Philadelphia. December 25.-Joe We'll
hing. Chicago lightweight. won by a
shade from Joe BENJAMIN Of California
in six rounds at one of the Christmas
day matinees here. The bout was slow
and uninteresting.
Artie Root, Cleveland. and Harold
Farese, Newark, n. j.. fought a six
round draw at another club. In the
last round Farese knocked the Cleve-
land boxer down twice and was him
self fioored once.
Other results were as follows:
Bill Brennan. Chicago, beat Sailor
Petrosky. California, in hard-fought
six -round bout Eddie Fitzsimmons,
New York. defeated Young Joe Bor-
rell, Philadelphia Young Sacco, Bos-
ton, and Joe Tiplitz fought draw
Johnny Murray, New York. defeated
Joey Fox of England in a fast bout
Hughie Hutchisop. Philadelphia and
Jimmie walker OF Illinois fought a
draw: Harry Carlson, Boston. shaded
Johnny Ray Pittsbusg. and Joe Bor-
roll won from X. O. Samson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
CAMPERS TO HAVE
REUNION MEETING

A camp reunion of all the campers OF
will be held tomorrow night, from $50
to 10 o'clock in the rooms of the Civic
association in the Jefferson County Bank
building.
The roll will be called by camps and
each camp will answer with the BEST
stunt" rendered by them on each of their
respective camps. Regular camp refresh
ments will be served. 1t is expected that
each OF the six camps will be well rep
resented and some announcements will
be made in reference to the camps next
ever.
The Birmingham Sunday School asso-
citation is preparing to make some extern
sive improvements at the camp that win
make 1t one Of the most up-to-date camps
in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
OFFICER INJURED
IN AUTO COLLISION

Sergt. w. w. Breant of the local po-
plice force was slightly injured late
yesterday afternoon when the Ford
car he was driving collided with a
Chevrolet automobile in charge of II.
Myers. 1924 Fourth avenue, north at
the intersection of First avenue and
Fiftieth street Breant was taken to
his home In a private car, where his
injuries were dressed.
According to a statement made by
the officer, he was going east on First
avenue at a moderate rate and as he
neared Fiftieth street Myers, who was
driving west. attempted to turn into
Fiftieth and crashed into the Officers
car. The officer was thrown out of
the automobile and suffered a minor
injury in his right side. Mrs. Myers.
who was in the Chevrolet. was also
slightly Injured. Both cars were badly
damaged. ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
SALE OF WORK BY
GIRLS OF C. G. G. CLUB
Young Girls Sell Fancy Articles for
Anti tuberculosis
Association

Helen Levy. Gertrude Altersohn. Lillian
Chisling. Sybil Kartus, Eva Garry, Ethel
Cohen, Beatrice Weinstein; Dorothy
Cohen, jeanette Pizitz, Florence Touro,
Ida Stein, Ruth Levine, Helen Fem and
Bertha Feldstein are the girls of the g.
G. C. club who prepared lot of fancy
articles and sold them in the interest
OF the Anti?Tuberculosis association.
Helen Fein and Bertha F'eldstein presided
at the sale at the Saks corner
You should have seen the happy pride.
said DR.. Eaves, with which these two
girls turned over to me $50.4S the pro-
ceeds wherewith to buy blankets for chill
dren on Red mountain, A large number
of unsold articles are going to the Mercy
Home"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
CAROLS AND JUBILEE
MELODIES RENDERED
BY COLORED SINGERS

The following group of singers from
the Colored club of the war camp cam
munity service visited many points on
the Highlands, the Southside and North
side singing Holy Night Swing Low
Sweet Chariot and other songs: Lillian
Stone. NJ. A. Hayes. Leroy Brown, NJ.
Burnett c. Jones and L. l.. Foster.
Among the places visited were the
Bachelors club, the homes of DIR. Shrop-
shire DR.. Chalmers and John Moore.
Louis Saks, NJ. p. Messer, Mrs. Lon
don. Mrs. Wheeler, Mr.. DeBardeleben, the
Northside infirmary and two or three
places in other sections Of the city. These
young people. through community SER
vice, gave of their services and talents to
try and bring cheer and happiness as
the Christmas morn was ushered in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
FOR AID in FIGHT
ON TUBERCULOSIS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
Will you please allow me to express
the hearty thanks of our association for
the liberal and generous treatment you
have afforded us in our campaign for
funds, which indeed is not yet closed.
but which centers around Christians Day.
without the splendid publicity afforded
by The Age-Herald, it would have been
impossible to so far instill into the minds
of Birmingham and Jefferson county the
co-operative impulse which now supports
every movement against tuberculosis
originating with us.
Feeling sure that this generous aid
will follow us through the year while we
complete our gathering of funds, and in
itiate the next phase of our hospital
work. and further especially wishing for
rroprietors editors and all employees OF
The Age Herald most prosperous
Christmas and New Year. I am very
cordially yours, GEORGE EAVES,
Secretary.
r,;,-n,ipghapo December "a 1918
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
Young Peoples Service
at Knesseth Israel
Synagogue Tonight

Services for young people will be
held. tonight at the Knesseth Israel
synagogue. with Harry Kurenty as
reader. There will be other speakers.
These services were instituted sew
eral weeks ago and have proven very
popular. The congregation now looks
upon this religious activity as regu-
lar institution. and the attendance is
steadily increasing
Everybody is welcome to attend this
service and good attendance Is ex-
pected tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
McClure's Magazine Sold
Nv Associated Fress

New York. December 25-McClure's
magazine has been bought by Herbert
Kaufman, poet. author and editorial
writer. it was announced tonight by
Frederick L. Collins. president of the
company. All the stock of McClures
publications, incorporated. went to- Mr.
Kaufman in the purchase. Mr.. Collins
said, Mr.. Kaufman will be editor of
the magazine. it was stated, and no
other change is contemplated in its
present staff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
TEMPLE EMANUEL
Or. Newfield Will Preach on "Duty
Calls" at Service Tonight

Toaigh tat 3 o'clock at the Temple
Emanuel. DR.. Morris Newfield will de-
liver tie third Of a series of sermons of
duty calls" having for his subject 1.-THE
Call of the synagogue The previous
sermons were ca 1.-THE Call of the Indi-
vidual'' and 'The Call of the Home
In connection with the service there
will be a special music programme in
harmony with the season. DR.. Newfield
extends cordial invitation to the public
to attend these services.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26

The Happy Hustlers were enter
tained at Christmas party by Mr. and
Mrs. j. A. Obenchain at their home on
Avenue G. In the contest Miss Althea
Park won the prize.
During the evening musical num-
hers were given by Miss Mildred
Hardy and Miss Mildred Albert.
Delightful refreshments were served
to the fifty guests present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
SIR WILLIAM OSLER
MAKING GOOD FIGHT

Baltimore. December 25.-Following
recent disconcerting reports regard
ing the health of Sir William Osler.
the superintendent of Johns Hopkins
hospital, received the following cable
gram. dated Deford. England. from the
eminent physician today
1.-THE empyema operation. Making
good fight. Merry Christmas greet
ings to all old friends.
WILLIAM OSI,ER
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
Kentucky County Has
Corps Police Women
D. Associated Prss.

Paducah. KY. December 25.--Mc-
Cracker county (Kentucky) citizens
awoke this morning to find themselves
Christmas gift Of the board Of COM
missioners. They are the first police
women to be appointed in this state.
Previous to their appointment the
police women were nurses employed by
the McCracken Public Health league.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
DAY UNEvENTFUL

Christmas Day was uneventful in
the EnFsey district. and family din
ners. Christmas trees and church serv-
icve filled up the day. The police de-
partment reported no accidents and
very few arrests. The merchants did
heavy business on Christmas eve
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown (Bess Lou
dom of Mobile are visiting relative
here during the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26

Mrs George Millar and brother, T. A.
Newbold, have returned from Joliet.
ILL.,. where they accompanied the re-
mains of their sister-in- law. Mrs. w.
II. Newbold, who died suddenly while
visiting here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
ALABAMA FIELD
TRIALS CLUB MEET
Fourteenth Annual Trials to
Be Held at Decatur in
February

The fourteenth annual trials OF the
Alabama Field Trial clubs will be held
at Decatur beginning February ., and
the following invitation has been is-
sued by the secretary
Alabama Field Trials club office of
secretary and treasurer.
IF you and your sportsmen friends
will honor the Alabama Field Trials
club with your presence, and your dogs.
on the occasion of their fourteenth.
annual field meeting at Decatur. Ala.
We promise the use of every availab BILE
endeavor to leave upon your minds
pleasant remembrance of your visit to
our trials. Yours very sincerely,
JACK BIDDLE,
Sec. and Treas, Birmingham. Ala
The officers of the club are: T. r.
Ashford. president; D. S. Echois, vice
president, Hugh Scales. second vice
president. Judges: Col. w II. Garth
and Col. w. b. Hamilton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mapes are visit.
ing the parents of the former in Sa.
hvannah, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26

The American Study club will meet
this afternoon with Mrs. Claude Eu-
bank. Nm interesting programme on
modern authors will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
HAPPY HUSTLERS

Eugene BLACKWELL Is spending the
holidays with relatives in Cullman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26

REPUBLICANS ISSUE
APPEAL TO VOTERS

The following notice to the republican
voters of the state has been issued BY
p. NJ. Long, chairman of the republican
state committee, and o. ID. Street. ma
tional committeeman, in reference TO the
vote for the constitutional amendment:
ITO the Republican Voters of Alabama
Remember the soldier boys and 60 to
the polls on December 20. 1919, and vote
for the constitutional amendment. rei:ev-
ing them from liability for poll taxes
while IN the service and until 1923. DO
not forget to perform this duty"
Foreign rate in Great Britain will
soon be increased by approximately so
per cent. it is stated Passenger rates
were increased by like percentages
during the war and have remained at
that level ever since.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES

The Sunday school of the First Pres
byterian church celebrated Christmas
with exercises at the church last even
ing a o'clock. Songs, Rotations and
concerted exercises formed an inter-
esting service given by the children.
assisted by the choir. Following the
programme a Christmas tree was en-
joyed. each child receiving fruits, nuts
and candies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-26
PROGRAMME

The Alabama Field Trials club. four
teenth annual trials, Decatur. Ala, be-
ginning February 2, $40. Membership
fee. $3.50; annual dues $3.50 Three
stakes: Derby, All Age and Free for All
Entries close night of drawing. Nomi-
nation fee. So, starting, 81. Open: To
dogs and amateur handlers OF any state
members of this club, Headquarters.
Hilda hotel d. S. Echols. charge daft
fairs, Decatur, Ala.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05

quality Wallets, Card Gases, Watch Fobs, Bill, and Card Gases,
 Dressing Case
 for a man Military brushes,shav- ing stick, tooth brush holder, space for safety razor, flat clothes brush, etc., all neatly packed in a beautifully lined leath- CT case of the finest quail ity,
 $20.0O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
MAYOR NAMES WEEK IN POLISH
 RELIEF WORK

Mayor Wilson yesterday issued a proclamation setting aside the week of Dec, to IA for the drive for the All arrangements for the mass meet ing next Sunday have been completed by the committee under the direction of pr. BroutsIaw L. Snlykowski.
 The mayors proclamation reads as follows;
 "Whereas, The City of Bridgeport is in the midst of an effort to secure S fund for the relief of over 2,0OG.0 .00e orphans in Poland. and
 ''Whereas, The needs ar eso great that & national fund is to be raised and Bridgeport's quota is $15.00O, and
 Whereas, Five hundred representa- tive citizens have undertaken at 8 great sacrifice of personal interest, the
 which .4as aroused public interest,
 F'@Sow, therefore, I, through the authority vested in me IS mayor of Bridgeport, do set aside the week of week of special effort in behalf of this ,ao>emenJ and dc recommend that all the people of Bridgeport assist the efforts of the committees by personal contributions and by favorable pre- sentation of the cause to their friends and neighbors to the end that the se- clring of multitude of gifts. large and small, may produce the desired result and put this drive over the top for Bridgeport"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
PARK DONATES PROCEEDS TO THE
 ACTORS FUND

At the Park theatre this afternoon the matinee will be in memory of the actor soldiers who gave their services in the recent war and the proceeds of the performance will go to their fund, according to an announcement made this morning by Manager J. F. Mcdonald. All employees connected with the theatre, with the exception of four stage hands, give their services for nothing.
 Manager Mcdonald stated today that the matinee proceeds should net the fund well up to $200. He states that every burlehque and musical ct "dv ouse $ doing the same thing today in all parts of the coun- try. The first Friday of each De- cember is to be set aside for this purpose
 The committee directing the occa- sion, headed by President Daniel F'rohman of the Actors Fund Of America, and ". Ward Smith, ex- poets the proceeds of the campai- to reach 8 sum sufficient as an en dowment from which will be support ed the Actors Home on Staten Isl and.
 This tpstitution cares for needy and disabled veterans of the stage. The campaign does not end with today s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
u)e D D Rad co
 kannkkteAes1 aRzRD
AnaAkisAs9 sRA

(Friday) performances. for in various cities special drives will be held from time to time.
 Today's tribute is the culrnination of several months preparation for an expression of national gratifica- ton. Actors National Memory Day has been approved by President Will son, the Prince of Wales, General Pershing, Secretary Daniels, Secretary Baker, the governors of 40 states. mayors of 200 cities and hundreds Of private citizens including John D., Rockefeller, Jr., William Rockefeller, George W. Perkins, Henry P. David son. Charles Evans Hughes and Will liam G. McAdoo.
 The preparations for the day have not been conducted by theatrical men but by a committee composed mainly of business leaders with the support of the Catholic and Episcopal churches and of many Rabbis. The committee has done its work without spectacular features and has adopt ed a dignided course as the best means of impressing on the public it's duty of showing thanks to the stage.
 Tickets for today's performances have been autographed by the Prince of Wales, General Pershing, Secretary Daniels and others. They have been offered for sealed bids.
 Various trades have taken over en- tire theatres for the special natinees Thousands of soldiers, sailors and school children will be guests at the performances. Tickets have been distributed to hospitals. The thea, tres have been especially decorated for the occasion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
BUSINESS MEN URGE
 TREATY BE RATIFIED

New York. Dec. 5 - An Inslstent demand that the peace treaty be i'm mediately ratified and that d-feren- ces between the President and the Senate be composed without delay by such mutual concessions regard ing reservations as may be neces- sary was voiced yesterday by the Chamber of Commerce of the State of Now York in a resolution offered jointly by the executive and finance committees and adopted with but few dissenting voices,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
A BOIsHEvIK ADVANCE

London, Dec 5-BoIshevik forces are making a general advance along the entire Denikine front and have captured the towns of KoseIetz and Boremeia, while fierce fighting is pro- ceeding for the possession of Bilegor- doGO, according to Bolshevik official statements received here.
 On the eastern front, the state nent declares, the Bolsheviki captur- ed on December 1 the city of Kainsk, 16O miles east of Omsk. Many pris- oners were taken, 1t Is said. south west of Omsk, the Bolsheviki are said to have repaired the Siberian rail- road near AkmoIInsk and are advanc- ing toward SlaygOrod.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05

Examina t1ons for census enumera- tors for the forthcoming federal cen sus will be held at the Bridgeport High school Dec. 6, starting at 10 a. n., for applicants from Bridge port, Easton, Fairfield. Huntington. Shelton, Monroe, Stratford, rum bull. Weston, Westport and Wilton.
 There are yet a large lumber of places to be filled and those who wish to get in their application should address John P. Kemple, su- perv5sor, Bridgeport
 The rates of pay have been ma teriaIIy increased and applicants who pas the test examination will be paid at the rate of four cents per capita
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss PROBATE COURT.
Decannhar E IA

OeCemDer D. 1J1S.
 Estate of LOrus Rudari, late of Bridgeport, in said District, deceased. The Administratrix having made application for an order authorizing her to sell certain real estate be- longing to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears.
 Ordered, That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Bridgeport, on the 9th day of December, 1919, at II o'clock In the forenoon, and this court directs said Administratrix to give notice to blI persons in said estate to appear, if th ay see cause, ane be heard thereon, by publishing this order once in newspaper having a circulation in said district on or before the 9th day of December. A. D. 1919, and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest: PAUL L. MILLER, Judge.
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