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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
Delegates ArriUe Today
 for ". C. 7. U. Meeting
Victory Praise Service Be Feature of Opening Session Tonight-Mrs. Beacham Arrives This Morning
 to Attend the Meeting

Every incoming train will be met today by the reception committee of the thirty fourth annual convention of the Ala bama Woman's Christian &emperance union. and the delegates wilfsbe assigned to the homes where they will be enter tained during the convention today. to- morrow and Thursday. Mrs. Frances E. Beacham will arrive this morning from Lexington, Ky, to be the leading figure of the victory praise service to- night at the First Methodist church.
 The public is cordially invited to att tend the victory praise service, when great jubilee is planned, celebrating the adoption of the national prohibition amendment. The service will be con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
By T. M. SHAHID

Ed Broadnax of North Birming ghaln. 45. but still hale. healthy and hearty. rode into the city on the North Bir- mngham car. with an amount of money estimated at $10.S0. That is he rode as far as Second avenue and Nine- teenth street-well this is where our story begins.
 As the car neared Second avenue and Nineteenth street. Broadnax stood up, as did several other negroes, and walked towards-the door of the car preparatory to getting out. While the negroes stood there waiting for the gate to open the one behind Broadnax reached his hand into BroadnaXs pocket and extracted therefrom a wal let. Said wallet contained the total
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
Gadsden Merchant Files
 Petition in Bankruptcy

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court yesterday by J. S. Harris, a partner in the firm of Friedman and Harris of Gadsden dealers in general merchandise. Ninety-two creditors are named in the petition and the liabilities are given at $z,924.os. The creditors represent firms in cities in various sections of the south. east and middle west The assets given as personal property of the partnership, including merchandise and fixtures. is given in the petition at $17.497l5. with $537.S5 due the firm as debts on open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14

The Birmingham Automobile club has employed detectives to work on the case md they expect to push the matter until the guilty party is brought to justice. "Thc are continuously working for bet- ter traffic and speed Iaws,' said Clarence Lloyd, secretary of the club, "and we expect to go to the bottom of this case. It is terrible to think that man went overseas to fight for his country and then had to come home and get run over by n reckless automobile driver. If we succeed in finding the guilty marty we will also prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14

ducted by the ministers of the city with Dr. L. c. Branscomb presiding. Dr. John McNeill and Dr. J. k. billiard will both make short addresses. The vested choir from the Highlands Presbyterian church, with F. D. Carr directing will furnish an elaborate musical programme, one of the numbers being Victory" sung by the soloist.
 The convention will continue with three sessions tomorrow and closing Thursday afternoon, all sessions being held at the First Methodist church. Mrs. Mary T. Jeffries, state president, will preside.
 < Mrs Chappell Cory, as general chair man, has been ably assisted in prepar- ing for the entertainment of the conven- ton by the state officials and by the va rious committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued by the probate court yesterday: P. Randman and Miss Edith Briggs. J. M. Winchester and Miss Bessie Mad dox.
 M. Schwartz and Miss Sarah Goldstein. c. M. Mann and Miss E. Rothenberg. W. McConley and Miss s. Russell l.. J. w. Powell and Miss H. Rosen- berg.
 w. G. Evans and Miss L. Dance. c. J. Ogden and Miss M. Banks. A. Bumpano and Miss A. Thomas NJ Jordan and Miss L. McClendon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
SUITS FILED
 IN CIRCUIT COURT

The following damage suits were filed with the circuit court yesterday:
 William Miller Bookout, as administra- tor of the estate of J. R. Bookout. vs. The Alabama company for $25.0oO, alleg- ing that deceased was killed in a colli- sion between defendants truck and his automobile.
 William Harrison vs. Joubert and Cos lin Machine Foundry company for $10 900. alleging personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
MRS. ObEAR TELLS STORY OF MARRIED LIFE AND DEALS
 IN REAL ESTATE
Fealy Takes Witness Stand and Gives History of So- ciety-Many Witnesses Testify as to Cures"
 Effected

Mrs. Legare H. Obeax took the stand yesterday afternoon to testify in the action in which her husband, William G. Obear is asking that she be restrained from "squandering" her pri- vate fortune on the "Altrurian Society,"" of which she is a member of the board, and in the cross-action in which she is seeking divorce on the grounds of cruelty and non- support.
 Mrs. Obear took, the stand late in the afternoon. and in A low voice told the story of her financial dealings, and of her husbands alleged business incom- petence and impecuniosity.
 She testified that she was born at Madison, Ga, and was married to W. G. Obear in Washington, D. c. She has three children. Grey. age 12; Julia Hill. age 10, and Legare, age 6. All live with her at her home on Cliff road. This home was bought from the Jemison Real Estate agency for about $10,000, without the consent of her husband, and on William Fealy's advice, she stated It was now worth about $20.000, according to expert estimation. The sale was recommended by Architect w. l.. Welton, and considered a very good and profitable investment.
 Mrs. Obear said she was much embar- rassed after-she had given her check for the house to have it returned from her bank, owing to the fact that her hus- band had without her Knowledge, taken 5000 out of her account and placed it to his own credit. She required him to re- turn this money, she stated, and paid for the home. Witness said that before completing the purchase, however. she was advised by her husbands brother and nephew that it would be uesless to consult MT. Obear. as he knew nothing of business, having been in political work all his life. As the nephew put it, he would be glad to have someone put him in a s10ooo house."
 MUCH EMBARRASSED
 Testifying as to supporting the family. she stated that she had paid all family expenses for the last five years, buying all clothes and paying all grocer and butcher bills. Her husband paid abso-
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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
In MEMOtRIAM.

The Society mourns the death of
one of its most faithful and devoted
members, Eugene Blass, of Atlantic
Ave, who was buried last Sunday.
He is mourned by beloved wife and
a devoted daughter. AS a member
of the Holy Name Society, he will
be ever remembered as a man of
deep religious convictions, and sim
cere piety. He was of that quiet
kind of men, who are always respect
ed by their associates. Nothing
pleased him more than to be present
at the meetings and especially to be
with the members on communion
Sundays, of the Society he loved.
The Society extends to his be-
reaved family their deepest condo,
lence, and sympathy. Special pray
ers will be offered up for his soul,
and mass will be said for him next
Sunday. He was attended in his
last moments, by Rev. Father Nc
Grath, who was edited at his SUI
preme resignation to the will of
his God. and his pious attitude to-
wrads his approaching end.
Unavoidable circumstances pre-
vented Father Petit, the spiritual di.
rector from performing the funeral.
BAPTISM5.
Nicholas Anthony, son of Anthony
Beninate and Josephine Bernier.
Sponsors, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank BENZ
nate.
Arnofo, son Of Anthony Molie and
Marion Lachrote. Sponsors, An
thony and Frances Lachute.
Thomas Henry, son of Thos. Hy.
Leatham and Nora Powers. Spon-
sors, Mr.. and Mrs. P. Lawless
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
AI|s|szz@S|s IN
He<ElNzS8:sSaS9Ezz1iN

Sunday morning the catechumens
will be confirmed.
The members are:
Nicholas Bengert, Charles Clasen,
Felix Borne. Floyd Hoffstetter, Andrew
Meyer, Joseph Susslin, Irma Brau-
minger, Elizabeth Gait, Dora Hansen,
Elma Jordan, Viola Luft, Anna Kicker,
Ruth Rhiner, Julia Susslin, and
Blanche Vanderlinden.
After the Confirmation they will re-
ceive their First Communion.
All others who wish to take Com.
munion are requested to announce
themselves in person.
Sunday is Pentecost Sunday but
since the Confirmation will take up
considerable time the Pentecostal
sermon will be delivered this Thurs.
day night.
Let us all be present on Sunday
morning to see the catechumens con-
firmed
Friday night June 18th the voting
members meet at the parsonage.
There will be no Sunday School
session this Sunday but the children
are invited to attend services.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05

Spirit of Missions" and six of our
members will have the Church Calen-
dar in Their homes during the year
1919.
We have great cause for thankful
ness that the year of 1918 closed with
no break in the ranks of our men,
bership, though our town was so Sc
verely scourged by the dreadful cpl
demic and so many homes were
visited by the Grim Reaper. l feel
this alone should be an impetus to
stimulate us to greater effort in the
coming years, remembering
There's no place for the idle; the
harvest
In the heat of the day must be
won.
For the Lord of the vineyard will
only
To the faithful ones whisper, Well
done"
MRS. H. L. HOYT, President
NOTICES.
Sunday, June CWhitsunday)-
Holy Communion and sermon at Z
a m, Sunday School at $50 a. m,
evening prayer and sermon at
o'clock. Rev. c. w. Bispham will
preach.
Musical program at a. m as fol-
lows:
Professional Hymn, Come Holy
Spirit" Dykes.
Pre-Sermon Hymn, >"Our Blest Re
deemer" Dykes.
Offertory Anthem. Spirit of Mercy"
(Barnby).
Recessional Hymn, ooh, for a Closer
Walk With God" Dykes.
Communion Service, Adlaw in Cd
June 20, at 1880 p. m, an enter
tainment will be given in the Parish
House by Miss Alice Clark of Trinity
Church. Admission free. Everybody
is invited.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
THE BANK ROBBERY

robbery ge branch the Inter
state Bank and
it also
What happened
business
time If will stop and think you VIII
of in
TO wait on
perhaps money the register you have
an
tell the bandrs
Remember that second of delay
Time
defeat him
funds they
geta nd theys should guarded
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05

will be the appointing of a commit
tee for the reception of the officers
of the State Board, who will meet
at the H. N. G. C. in July. 1t is the
first time in many years that this
part of the organization has honored
Algiers with its presence. The AL
giers society will as usual give these
officers royal reception. The
highest state officials of the Society
in the State will be present. Many
spiritual directors, as well as other
members of hiarchy will also be
present.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05

The Holy Name Society will hold
its regular meeting today at 1880
p. m. A large meeting is expected
because there are sevral matters of
Importance to be decided.
The meeting will also be interest
ing especially to the new members
for the ritual will be carried in its
entirety.
The church services will be re-
sumed and the members are particu.
larly invited to participate In these,
for they are very devotional and
soul Inspiring. After the church
services the members will assemble
at the H. N. G. C. to transact the
business of the society.
All the members who have not yet
received their badges, will receive
them at this meeting.
One matter Of great importance
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05

Warren, ]. B. Miller and Luella Lilly
and Miss Luella Dunn.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. O'Pry, of Alix-
andria, after a short visit at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. R. l.. Riley,
returned home last Saturday. e
Mrs. C. C. Wier went to Bunkie
last Saturday to visit her sister
Mrs. P. E. Heard.
May 29, 1919, Roy Angelo, infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. T: w. Angelo
was baptized, Rev. c. c. Wier Off
ciating.
Last Saturday, Mr.. Edmund He
bert left for Oakland, California
All hands wish our friend Wallace
and his bride the very best there
is in life and pray God to bless their
union.
Mrs. Frank Braai, after spending
two weeks in Touro Infirmary, is
now convalescing at her home on
Newton st.
Mr.. J. F. Hawkins, 42S Pacific
Ave-, is sick in Hotel Dieu.
Miss Bertha Ryan, after an i'll
ness of few days, is out again.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Prayer-meeting tonight. Come
and bring your guests.
Boy Scouts want sixteen in at
tendance tomorrow night. Last
Friday they had twelve.
Sunday school programme begins
at 10 A. M, next Sunday.
Services at night at O'Clock.
Satechism Glass meets Friday at
$3.50 O'Clock at parsonage.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
WHY? AND WHY NOT?

musache carrying yellow grip and an
robber will be
headed the Canal street
of pledged them
supplies equipment made sup
plied for the Of the
the babaries OF German war
BOOKS
competition
British Artillery be
without an Allied victory
GERMANY
terrible conflict history because
was the Germany possessed OF cruelty
time been master or science war
TODAY $3.50 military
abolish money
products
this think nen
Socialsic regime
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05

On last Thursday the vestry met
at the Rectory at s p. m
A memorial service for the late
Mary Mcmahon was held at Mount
Olivet on Sunday at s p. m. The
rector preached the memorial sermon.
Inc musical program was as follows:
professional Hymn, Ten Thousand
Times Ten Thousand" (Dykes).
Nunc Dimittis (Gregorian).
Pre-Sermon Hymn, Abide With
Me" (Monts).
Offertory, Lead Kindly Light"
(Lloyd).
Solo. Mss Zelda Huckins.
occasional Hymn, There Is a
Blessed Home (Henry).
The altar flowers were sent out tn
Mrs; McMahon's tomb in Greenwood
on Monday morning.
We were glad to welcome Francis
Zwlcke home again to Algiers and to
Mount Olivet.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WO.
MANS AUXILIARY.
To the President and Members of the
Louisiana Branch of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary to the Board of
Missions:
AS the members of Mount Olivet
Branch look back over the past year.
We feel, as does many another or.
ganization,t that we have not passed
this way heretofore. But despite abb
normal conditions and the many calls
to patriotic service to which our
woemn so willingly responded, the
call to help the service in the Lords
vineyard, at home and abroad, was
not unheeded; for, with loyalty to
that work, our pledges for General
and Diocesan Missions were promptIv
met and our promises for special
work all fulfilled. Our united offer.
ing amounted to nearly seven dollars
more than that of the previous year.
which, we hope, represents many
more prayers offered for work among
women, as the pennies, nickels and
dimes were dropped into the little
blue box.
Nine meetings were held during the
year, the meetings for the three sum-
mer months having been omitted. I
regret to say that the attendance has
not been large-perhaps not more
than seven or eight out of a mem.
bership of twenty-eight, but we al.
ways felt we could claim the promise
given by our Lord, where two or three
are gathered together in His name.
Our treasurer's report for the year
ending December 81. 1918, is as fol-
lows:
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
CUTTING OUR WEEDS

ordinance
regarding the cutting of weeds front OF
of
pride side of the river to the extent that
violating the ordinance We also
be compelled
the charge BILL which will
~ of
all interested in Civic pride Is
the
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
THE BOMB THROWERS

Dispatches heraded
directed against prominent
another enemies in own lines 1t may De
be found
call the entire
wonderful during
with OF professional
kind of service they would be In good
unnaturald who bringing
anarch
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
When a Man Blurx

HIiggins complains he Is co,..
being misunderstood" 'uS'aatt
He isn't. He tries to assur,
qualities that he doesn't non'e tas
troubles arise from the fact tbss d
too easily understood" aes
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
His Business

$50 Hack gave up his part. Wasn't
1t a good one"
mo; he expected to be quite prom.
inent in the cast, but they gave him
the role of cook, and he found he
was to be only q feeder"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Its Use.

did you read where some Ameri-
can firms in China are encouraging
their younger employees to study
ChineSe?"
well, it must be one advantage
to be able to read your laundry ticket"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Valuable Tannino Material

United States governments em~,
have listed II woods, 1O2 barks nla.
leaves, three roots and II fruits an
seeds that grow in Latin Amer,c, .
yielding tanning materials Of indn
trial value.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
A MisdeaI.

Weary Traveler-Say. my friend,
there's no meat in this sandwich.
Waitress-No?
Weary Traveler-Don't you think
you'd better give that pack another
shuttle and let me draw again?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Week Ending Saturday, June 18th.

SUNDAY, June Sth-'Home Town Girl.
Vivian Martin. Money Talks" Foa
Comedy. "Pathe News
MONDAY, June gth.-"IIeart Of Wetoua.'
Constance Talmadge. Lightning Raid
err" Pearl White. Ford Weekly
June l0th-"Eyes Of the S7ul. %
Elsie Ferguson. STRAND Comedy Iii
nor Field Burton Holmes Travcloguc
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
The Nasal Clue

Il see where a whole case q, NH.
KY has disappeared the au,ho,,s
were very anxious to trace"
Il should think the detectives o,.,,
easily Tue!l ont a case like ,bo,s '
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Very Uncertain.

ut Is hard to tell whether Jim
prefers blondes or brunettes, he Is Sc
Illogical
"How is THAR"
IF he likes brunettes he keeps 1t q
dark secret, and If he prefers blondes
he makes light of it."
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Their Wav.

ut wouldn't do for farmers to get
control Of the national finances"
"Why not?"
Because from force of habit they
would always be watering the stock"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
H. N. C. C..
FRIDAY.

That's Good a Saturday Evening
Post story, is to be shown at the H.
n. g. c.. Friday. The star of this
picture is Hale Hamilton. one of the
international favOrites of the stage
who has been making a fine record in
Metro pictures. That's Good" is a
cOmedy-drama which has met with
success wherever played.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
he WAY of 10

~ was held up by woman oD..,
Did she hold you up as a v tas
robbery" NUN d
No; she held me up 40 :,
ample" an q
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05

"Mr. Smith has a great d.,, :.
acerbity In his conversation "
Indeed sir, | never heard him :.
anything but what was no.. ny
proper" P'''sclll
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Additional Data.

Young Hopefully teacher told III
today that the tongue Is the organ o.
speech.
Henpecked Father-But did she tel
you that In women 1t Is an organ
without any stops7
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
An OBJECTION.

Pop, pugilist fights In rounds,
doesn't hep"
"Sure, son."
"Then how can he ever put up a
square fight"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
A Vow.

This VOW I here rehearsssa' ' or lsa
take you, dearest Marga,,.
For butter OF for worss af'ne.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Must Have Been Bad.

Must Have Been Bad.
"Did the editor accept your manu-
script?"
mo, returned it."
Declined with thanks, presumer
Worse than that. He didn't even
include the thanks"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
Moon Superstition.

Among the Hindus and Egyptians
the mouse was carried to the moon
De Gubernatis says: 1.-The pagan sun
god brushes under his foot the mouse
of the night. When the cats away the
mice will play. The shadows of night
dance when the moon is absent"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
The Retort Courteous

He-I was going to offer a penny for
your thoughts. but perhaps they're not
worth 1t.
She-They're not. was thinking of
you.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
SUNDAY.

e A picture. both entertaining and
refreshing will be Sundays feature.
Embarrassment of Riches starring
Lillian Walker. The story is vivid
and wholesome, and, while exposing
the fOllies and caprices of high society
life, it reveals the true source of hap
piness.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-06-05
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Rev. C. C. Wier, Pastor, Residence
236 Olivier, Phone Alg. 1873.

Rev C. C. Wier, Pastor, Residence
236 Olivier, Phone Alg. 1873.
Last Sunday was marked by good
music. at both services. At the
morning service, Miss Onie Sum-
mers sang a solo, depths of Mercy
Can There Be-" duet, Some One
is Praying for YOU" Misses Thelma
Kennedy and Heloise Hebert. The
choir sang, perfect Peace
The pastors text was, Rev. 22:9
"Then saith he unto me, see thou do
1t not; for / am thy fellow servant,
and of thy brethren the prophets,
and of them which keep the sayings
of this work; worship God
AT night Mizpah Choir sang two
pretty anthems, praise Ye Jehov-
ah," and 'Zion City," The pastors
subject was, "The Mystery of Godli-
ness" with text from Colossians i:
1921, even the mystery which
hath been hid from ages and from
generations, but now is made mani
fest to his saints: To whom God
would make known what is the
riches of glory. of this mystery
| among the gentiles; which Is Christ
lin you, the hope of glory.
Z The Boy Scouts week is June S-14.
Our local church will give the pro-
gramme a place in our services Sun
day morning and will allow an OPP
portunity to have this great work
presented Troop No. Is received
three new members at their last
meeting as follows: Chas. Harris,
Dick Coe. and Thomas Little. Sat-
urday afternoon, Assistant Scout
Master, The Rev. s. L. Vail, accom-
panied the INTO Spanish Fort for a
swim. Next Saturday, June z, AS
sistant Scout Master, E. l.. Bordelon
Commander of the Potomac, will &C
company them to the Tulane Stadium
to enjoy the Boy Scout Meet. Tues
day the boys went to Greenwood
Cemetery to join the Confederate
Veterans In decorating the graves oil
old soldiers, who wore the gray.
PERSONALS.
Monday at the meeting of Board
OF Stewards. the following were
nominated as members OF the Board
of City Missions: ]. NJ. Meloncon,
C. J. Zatarain, Doctors A. C. King
and T. p. Bell. Tuesday night the
Woman's Missionary Society nomi-
mated the following as their quota to
the same Board: Mesdames w. 3.