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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice to Contractors
 The Board of Revenue will receive bids on the following work to be let August at II a. m.:
 Three miles of grading and macao- amizing on McCalla and Bucksvillc road
 Four miles of grading on Taylors Ferry road.
 Four miles of crushed rock on Tay- 1or's Ferry road.
 Seven miles grading on Lock IT road. Two miles of grading from T2ylorc Ferry road to Alliance. Four miles of cinders on road from Marine to Alliance.
 Four miles of crushed rock on Oak Grove and Lock 17 road.
 Six miles of cinders on Flat Top Bessie road.
 Resurfacing Third avenue from Twenty third to Twenty-sixth street. And Twenty-sixth street from First avenue to Eighth avenue.
 Paving on First avenue from Forty first street to Forty-seventh street and from Seventy fifth street to Roe- buck Springs.
 Bridge on Third avenue at A., B. & A. railroad crossing.
 One mile of grading from Edgewater to Macks Chapel
 Six miles of grading on Mt. Olive to Partridge Cross Road.
 The Board of Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 For profile and specification see S. R. Ratson. county highway engineer, room AT Jefferson County Bank building. Phone Main 74s1.
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R. D. Burgers Letter

New Orleans July 3.--After ruling easier in early morning. due to better ca bles than expected, and no rain of con- sequence in the interior. the market ad- vanced sharply as a result of~p the is suance of a storm warning from the east gulf coast, indications for large exports and because of press advices to the eff feet that Germany will probably ratify the peace treaty the first of next week. which if done will likely lift the block ade against Germany immediately.
 Only high winds and probably some rain will come of the storm warning for the east gulf section. The action of the market, however, denotes its sensitive ness to unfavorable climatic develop ments, and what would probably follow in event of bad weather making its ap- pearance in the interior again in the near future.
 Advices from Galveston are to the eff feet that there is preponderance of tonnage now in that port and due at an early date to carry cotton to Europe, especially for Liverpool which Is de- handing the undivided attention of steamship agents.-H & B. Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04
GADSDEN

Gadsden, July 2.-CSpeciaL)-C. B. Kennamer, attorney of Guntersville, yes- terday was nominated for Congress from the Seventh district by the district con- gressional convention at the courthouse in Gadsden. There were more than 100 delegates present A. E. Goodhue of Gadsden has been nominated by Mir. Kennamer, but declined to accept be- cause he favors a league of nations. which MT. Kennamer and fellow repub- licans had been denouncing. Upon MT. Goodhue's withdrawal, MT Kennamer was nominated.
 The First National bank. through T. S. Kyle, its president. today announced the purchase of the adjoining building, occupied by the Whorton Drug company. from Col. R. B. Kyle. The bank will be enlarged to accommodate it's business which has increased greatly. Deposits now exceed s2000,o00, with capital cur- plus and undivided profits of $275,Ooo. It also is planned, within, the year. to add two stories to the building, making it a five-story structure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04
Chris Cannon Back

Anniston, July 3.-(Special.)- after a year in the navy of his Uncle Sam and is being cordially welcomed on every hand. MT. Cannon has been in the transport service for the past few months and now that the war is over he is willing to resume his status as a civilian.
 MT Cannon made a splendid record during his year in the uniform of ( naval soldier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04
Espionage Under Bolshevism

From "The Way of the Bolshevik." by
 Langdon Warner, in the Scribner
 If Russia under the Tsars suffered from espionage and threw off the hateful yoke of the secret police, it is not to he wondered hat did surprise the investi- gator was that the bolsheviks should have restored the system of espionage with twice it's terror. when I say twice it's terror I ask to be taken literally In the old days the suspect was visited his house searched, a document (possibly planted there by the police) found, and the poor wretch dragged off never to be seen again by his wife and children. That was sometimes the fate of the rich men or even occasionally of the bourgeois; almost any public servant of the upper classes was liable to it. But it never hap pened in the house of the peasant
 Under bolshevik rule the peasant is as likely to suffer as any one else. He too but he is more often shot than impris- is dragged off without much ceremony, ored-not that it makes much difference Not only does he suffer, but his wife and his eldest daughter are outraged by the officers of justice, who lead off the COW and drive the pigs down the lane, and fill with bullet holes the objects which are not worth stealing. Next day the neighbor who has lodged the complaints 1eelS JuStineu Tn taxing charge of what is left and in tilling the abandoned fields if indeed he belongs to the class which tills.
 Thus it came about that the peasants could not be called sincere bolshevikA once they had tasted the bitterness. I saw many who dared not protest and who would not say a word against the soviets. but even the Russian peasant does not always succeed in hiding his terror. Back the 6icfrirfc that was white, and sometimes good honey in place of sugar. But money could not buy that wheat or that honey because the shops of the towns had no cloth to make Ivan's coat and no rceales and no thread and no nails and TO farm tools for the money which was plenty or the love that was scarce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04
Naval Stores

Savannah, Ga, July s.-Turpentine firm, 92@s3A; sales 217,- receipts 4o5; equipments 3,4S1; stock 5132
 Rosin firm; sales s25, receipts 1887; shipments 1.4S0; stock 56,322.
 Quote: 14.75; D 15.00; F 151O; F 15.15; G 15.20@15.25 H 15.30@15.50: l5.60@15.75; K 16.75@17.OO; M 17.25: N 17.5o; Wg. 17.75h @1S.00; Wv. 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04
REALTY-FOR SALE--14A
  Houses D OR SALE AT BESSEMER

ge have for sale a great number of the IBessemer Coal, Iron and Land com tpanys lots in all parts of the city. which we can sell at reasonable prices, payable monthly without interest and taxes Will be glad to have you ln- vestigate before they are too much picked over. We can also arrange to furnish money to build homes We have also two 5-room cottages on 9th avenue, for sale; close in, all mod ern, which we can sell for S22S0 eacn. We have three 4-room cottages on 7th avenue for 5000 each.
 We have several other modern cottages which we consider we can sell for less ,nan the cottages can be built for. We also have some close in business prop erty, which, by making lease, we will construct building to suit purchaser. We also have property for exchange for farms.
 See c. H. Stevenson & Go.
 SO8 18th Street. Phone 16S
 BeSSemer, Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04

Vermont's army of female workers in industrial establishments increased 3a3 per cent during the last six months of 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04

Mrs. w. R. Crocker died today after a lingering illness and was buried this af- ternoon. She leaves a husband and six children, brother, J. B. Jones of Tampa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04

WE HAVE A CLIENT FOR A MOD- ERN NORWOOD DWELLING; WILL PAY FROM sS50o TO $45oo; HAS 5000 CASH TO PAY DOWN. WHAT HAVE YOU THAT WE CAN SELL HIM? w.. J. DANIEL, WuTH
 PRODUCERS REALTY CO,
 S121h N. Fist St. Main l194.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04

Indications are that the meeting called for Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the courthouse by the Tuscaloosa county delegation in the legislature will be largely attended The Tuscaloosa senator and representatives want the people to turn out and consult with them upon the eve of the session of the legislature and the move appears to have met with very general appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-04
,OUNT | BONDS
 Rata Rid . A SE a A

BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES
 Rate. Bid. Asked. Amer. T. & Sav. Bank 8 125 140 B'ham Trust & Say. 10 250 265 Traders National Bank 130 130 First National Bank. 235 PAS
 STREET RAILWAYS.
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tMARX & co.)

Rate, Bid. Asked. .ia. Renew 70" .... S1s S3 s5 Ala. Refund (1956) =. 4 55 97 Ala. Renewal As (1920) 97 99 S0M GOIYNrrY nnNnC
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LOCAL SECURITIES

e Trioune Assoelation (New York 1ribune)
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

At the banquet given Tuesday
n light, Nov. 11th. by the citizens of
Lakenan to returned soldiers, Rev.
C. l. Hoy, former pastor of the Meth,
odist Church IN this city was one of
the speakers. The Shelbina Demo
crat gives him the following men.
ton: The second speaker was Rev
C. l. Hoy, of Bevier, Mo, Methodist
m mister for Lakenan circuit. Rev.
Hoy was especially equipped for
the delivery of his address by the
fact that he himself had seen ser.
vice in the World War and was
able to present many facts from
his own actual experience and OBJ
servation. His address was instruc-
tive and entertaining and was
much appreciated by his audience.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21
How About You?

1t would be interesting to know
how much of the annual sum spent
by the people of Monroe City for
holiday and winter purchases, is
sent out of town. Considering the
thoroughness with which the great
mail order houses advertise their Of
ferings. and that there is always an
element that likes to 90 to some
bigger place to trade, this sum may
be rather large.
Now if all that money could be
kept at home, it would give a
tremendous start on a new boom
for Monroe City for the year 1920.
The merchants would start the new
ear with a great confidence and a
willingness to lake hold of projects
of expansion. Ii would mean more
taxable property, bigger stocks in
the stores, more support for all pub
lie enterprises.
There are some people who do
not realize what a complete outfit
of all kinds of holiday and winter
stuff is carried right here in this
place. These home merchants have
been preparing for this trade for
months past. They have seen re-
presentatives and samples from the
best wholesale houses in America,
and have had a chance to buy
every possible line of fine aud sub
stantial stuff that the people could
want.
And they have stocked up heavily
on those lines. Realizing that the
amount of money in circulation is
very large, they have had faith in
the future of local trade. They have
probably laid in much larger stocks
than ever tefore
When these public spirited bnsi-
ness men of this community have
thus made the effort to create here
at home completely stocked trad
ing center, it seems disloyal not to
back them up in their effort, The
people who send or 90 away to trade
are likely to pay more and get less
substantial and attractive stuff.
They can do better in their home
town without bother or effort or ex-
penSe
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21
Real Estate Changes

S. A. Miller bought. at the Satur-
day auction, the Scheetz property
in the north part of town paying a.
bout $2500.
C. NJ. Sullivan bought some lots
in the same part of town for $40.
W. H. Elliott bought the Frank
Westhoff property, on S. Main ST.,
paying $500.
The old laundry building going to
w. S. Woodson for $3.50.
The W. H. Quinn property was
bought, recently by c. |. Dorrell con-
sideration private
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

The Chrysanthemun show last
Friday and Saturday proved to be
the best ever held in this city. Over
200 plants being on exhibition and
the blossoms unusually fine 21
awards were given, Mr.. Scott Meyer.
of Hannibal, being the judge. The
musical Friday evening was much
enjoyed by those present, while the
childrens contest on Saturday re-
suited in the awarding of 8 prizes
and several surprises.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21
Commercial Club Spirit

Many different names are found
for the multifarious community or
ganizations of these progressive
times. There are Boards of Trade
and Chambers of Commerce and
Business Mems Associations and
Commercial Clubs and a lot of others.
Ordinarily their purposes are about
the same by whatever name they
are called. Still certain names
signify certain purpose that should
be carried out in all communities.
The idea suggested by the name
Go numerical Club" is very vital
one. The word club" indicates a
friendly tie. This sentiment should
exist between all the business men
in any community.
This does not mean that a town
that has no organization called a
commercial club necessarily needs
to form a new society having that
particular title. The commercial
club spirit can be pre:sbyed in any
kind of organization formed to pro,
mote town and local business in
terests.
This spirit is the feeling that all
the business people of town should
be closely drawn together in social
life and friendly intercourse. They
should be intimately acquainted
with each other, cultivate ties of
friendship, and learn that their in
terests are identical.
Competition and rivalry are all
right, and should be promoted. A
town where the merchants don't
compete, and don't emulate each
other in the effort to give the best
service. is dead town. But they
will accomplish far more if while
carrying on this competition. they
unite in friendly association to pro-
mote all community causes, tC
spread the reputation of the town
to draw in new trade. and to make
the place a good residence town.
Monroe City has had much o
that spirit in the past, and it shoulC
have still more from now on.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21
The Coal Situation

The coal situation in Monroe City
has been temporarily relieved by
the arrival of a car fer the light
plant Wednesday afternoon. The
timely arrival Of this coal made it
possible to continue the service,
which otherwise would have been
discontinued Wednesday evening at
6 o'clock. The warning had gone
out and people were preparing for
the worst by hunting up oil lamps,
lanterns. flashlights, and anything
that would produce a small amount
of illumination. It is thought by
jud icious use the plant will be able
to run for ten days with the fuel
now on hand. The street lights
have been cut off and all residents
are asked and urged not to use any
m ore current than is absolutely
necessary. The city council deems
it unwise to discontinue any part
of the 24.hour service, a census of
the town showing that almost with,
out exception every business where
| q over is used have electric motors
installed and are dependent on the
light plant for power Electric sig
nal lights are used by both railroads
here and also at Hunnewell and
are supplied from the Monroe City
plant.
A. L. Nash has relieved business
no uses and residences to some ex
t eDt during the past two weeks by
succeeding in procuring two cars
of coke and one of hard coal Coke
d oes not give tie best of satisfaction
in soft coal stoves, but it is better
than no fire at all and the people
were glad to get it.
Mayor Wade and the city coun-
iiCii have p61ts fofsis evefy effort to
ecure coal for the city. and it was
through their untirine efforts that
the coal was secured" Wednesday.
Later-We have just learned that
the city council has decided to 60
into the market for all the wood
they can buy, as the situation in
general does not seem to improve
and it is therefore very doubtful
when any more coal can be secur-
ed. This wood will be unloaded on
the lot at the light plant where it
will be sawed into different lengths
AS much of it as can be spared
will be sold to residences and bust,
ness houses, the light plant being
taken care of first
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21
Thanksgiving Day

In the traditional observance of
Thanksgiving, the old timers used
to 60 to church 1t was fitting aud
appropriate, The normal minded
person must feel that in spite of all
the sorrow in the world, the worst
of which is due to human sin and
ignorance, there is a heart of love
in the universe that offers its guild
ance and protection and help. To
offer direct thanks to God for this
care and for the many blessings of
daily life, seems the natural thing
which no one should neglect
In the rush and hurry of modern
life, the church service is not 50
much in fashion as formerly, though
it is likely to become so again some
time. But in spite of all unlovely
aspects, and neglect of the deepest
meanings, there is still much fine
sentiment left in the old holiday.
1t brings together many widely
separated families People will
travel long distances and 90 to much
expense to be together just few
hours again. They hate to be absent
at a feast that traditionally has as
sembled all the family group.
Innumerable fathers and mothers
are made glad as the boys and girls
come troopine back. bringing new
life and enthusiasm. The home
corners find inspiration in the pill
grimage, and remember once more
what they owe to parental care,
and are moved to be true to the
ideals learned in childhood.
Thanksgiving Day promotes many
acts of kindly charity. These have
a value far beyond the food provid
ed by any holiday dinner. They
give struggling people Bew sense
of hope and promote courage among
the downcast.
So let everyone make Thanks.
giving Day a real feast of remem.
brance of all that is fine in ones
past life, and of charity for all who
find life's struggle difficult.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

j. w. McPike died at his home
in this city Monday, Nov. II. 1919.
at the age of 81 years. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev, W.
A. Mckee at the residence Tuesday
at 1:30 p. m. The body was laid to
rest in Bethlehem cemetery. He is
survived by his wife and two sons.
Roy. of Moberly and John, of Mil
Waukee, Wis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21
LUMBER OFFICE ROBBED
Rcbey-Robinson Place Enter
ed Monday Night

Monday morning of this week
when the office of Robey- Robinson
Lumber Company, of this city, was
opened for business it was discover
ed that the vault had been entered
sometime during the night. a lot of
burned matches on the floor first
attracting attention. An investiga-
ton disclosed that the building had
been entered from a side window,
the party gaining access by cutting
the wire 81 reeD and then breaking
a glass which allowed the window
catch to be lOosed and the sash
raised No safe is used in the Office
there being only a vault for fire
protection. The outer door of this
vault is equipped with combina,
ton while the inner door is provided
with lock and key. The combi-
nationon on the outer door is never
used and it was only necessary to
turn the bolt to gain admission Mr.
Robey says he is not sure whether
or not the inner door was locked.
but if so a key must have been used
as the lock showed no evidence of
having been tampered with. About
$500 in money was taken from
the vault Mr.. Robey at once re-
ported the matter to Hunter Ander-
son and asked that his bloodhOunds
be put on the case as soon as posi-
BILE. Mr.. Anderson's dogs were at
Springfield, Illinois. and telegram
brought them to Hannibal on the
B:i6train Monday evening They
were met there and brought to
Monroe by auto. At II o'clock p.
m. they were taken to the lumber
yard Office and at once picked up a
trail which led through the lumber
yard, across the Burlington track,
down an alley and up to the back
door of the residenc of r. O. Ballard
At this point the dogs did not seem
inclined to enter the house but
seemed to want to mix with the
crowd that had collected and fol.
lowed them. At this point Mr.
Strumpser, of Springfield. who came
here with the dogs. requested the
crowd to form in line. This being
done the dogs were allowed to pro-
coed and they went directly to Har
old Ballard, a son of R o. Ballard
Again the dogs were taken to tht
lumber yard and placed on the trai
with the same results.
Harold Ballard was then taken t
the scene of burglary where, Mr.
RObey informs us. it was found tha
measurements of his shoes fit ex
actly footprints found in the build
ing just below the window wher,
access was gained. In converse
ton with Mr. Robey yesterday b,
told the Democrat man that he WaI
convinced they had the right man
Asked what he intended to do
MIR. Robey said he had talked t
Ballard. and on account of hi
youth, his wife and family. hat
promised not to prosecute the cas-
if he would confess and promise t
do better. This young Ballart
promptly refused, for the reason, b,
said. that he was not guilty anC
therefore could not Just what lega
steps will be taken in the matte
remains to be seen.
The Post Office will he omen M
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Mrs. Lucy Redman celebrated her
IS birthday Monday by entertaining
at her home aAarge number of her
relatives. Mrs. Redman is a very
active woman for her age and we
hope will enjoy many more birthday
celebrations.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

The Thanksgiving service will be
conducted in the Christian Church
Thursday, Nov. 9th at 1890 a. nj.
The sermon will be delivered by
Rev. j. C. Cook. pastor of the First
Baptist Church.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Mrs. j. A. Clawson and little son.
Clinton went to Stoutsvllle Tues
day to attend a Rebekah pie and
pound social given by the Stouts-
vile lodge that evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

D. M. Proctor had a serious
relapse Wednesday which rendered
his condition so much worse that
his sons have again been called to
his bedside.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Miss Anna Ensor is in Kansas
City representing Monroe County
Sunday School Association at the
annual convention of the Missouri
Sunday School Association held in
that city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Rev. and Mrs. H. c. Bolen went
through this city Wednesday en-
route to their home at Shelbina.
Mrs. Bolen who was operated on at
St. Elizabeth's hospital at Hannibal
some time ago is recovering slowly.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Evans, Of
Washington. D. C. who has been
visiting Mrs. Vesper Buell., went to
Chicago Tuesday morning to visit
their son C. A. Evans and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Mrs. Vesper Buell. entertained a.
bout eighteen ladies at a sewing
party Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Geo,
Evans, of Washington. D. c. being
the guest of honor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

S. j. Maddox returned to his home
at DeepWater. Mo-. Saturday having
been called here on account of the
death of his mother Mrs. 7 Martha
Maddox.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Mrs. W. R. P. Jackson and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Edwin Walker, were in
Hannibal Tuesday. Altho Mrs.
Jackson's eyes are improving slowly
she still makes daily trips to Han
nibal for treatment.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

The Post Office will be open on
Thanksgiving Day frcm 9:15 to 1000
a. m. only. There will be no rural
delivery, and the city carriers will
make only one trip.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Mrs. l. N. Suter. of Bowen, ILL.,,
who has been visiting her friends
and former neiehbors. Mms. Minnie
Bottorf and T. E. Willard returned
to her home Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Several ladies from this city at.
tended the Mum show at Hannibal
Friday of last week. Among them
were Mms. Ollie Wilson. Thos. VIII
son, Lamar Wood. R. E. Redman,
Chas. Elzea and Miss Alpha Elzea.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-11-21

Little Miss Margaret Arnold Hen
derson went to Macon Saturday to
be the guest, for a few days. of her
grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jasper
Henderson.