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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
JENNIE (cLAYToN) sTICKNEY.
Died Monday Morning After Long Illness
Caused by Fall.

Mrs. Jennie f. (Clayton) Stickney.
81, wife of Lewis NJ, Stickncy, died
about o'clock Monday morning in her
home at Chestnut street. She had
been i'll between two and three years
with 4 spinal trouble brought on by a
fall
She was born in Jamaica Oct. II, 1852,
one of six children of Almon and Bet
sey (Butterfcld) Clayton, About 49
years ago she married William F. Head
of Weston and they moved to Brattle'
boro AZ years ago. She had lived here
since, with the exception OF about foul
wears when they lived in the town OF
sonville. Mr.. Head died NOV. ., 1886
On June /. 1889, Mrs. Hcald married
Lewis NJ. Stickucv of this town. Mrs
S,ickney was a member OF the First
Baptist church.
Besides her husband Mrs. Stickney
leaves two sons, Franklin T.. Head OF
Amherst, Mass. and Warren W. IIcalt
Of South Londonderry, and six grand
children. She also leaves tm,o oroth
ers and one sister, John Clayton ant
Royal Clayton of Jamaica, Edwin Clay
ton of llartland, and Sarah, wife o
James Robbins of Jamaica
The funeral was held in the hom
"Wednesday afternoon at o clock, Rev
Clark IT. Brownell, pastor Of the Fira
Baptist church, officiating Mrs Ar
thur l.. Maynard sang two selections
Abide With Me, and Sleep On, Beloved
The burial took place in Prospect Hi
Cemetery beside the body OF her frs
husband. The bearers were +.
Head, w. W. Head, S. w. Edgett am
Fred s. Knight.
Those from out of town who attend
ed the service We're John Clayton, Roy
al Clayton and Gilbert Clayton of ia
maica, Elmer Clayton of Hartland. /
L. Lnndman of South Londonderry, Nj
and Mrs. +. T.. Head of Amherst an
w. w. Head of South Londonderry
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
sELEcTMEN ARE COMMENDED.
Executive Oficer of National Rifle
Practice Board Expresses Apprecia-
ton i'll Letter.

That the attitude Of the Brattleboro
sclcctmcn toward the promotion of rifle
practice is appreciated is shown by the
following letter from Gen. i. II. Phillips,
ir, OF Washington, executive officer and
recorder of the war department national
board for the promotion Of rife practice,
to member of the Brattleboro Rife
club:
1--WE are Just in receipt of Your letter
of October 3lst and assure you that the
action Of the board of selectmen of Brat.
tleboro, Vermont, in extending the use
of the town building for Il rife range
is most gratifying. We will do what we
can to assist You. 1867
"The indoor target carriers will be
furnished yonr club and inasmnch as the
range is to be open to schools OF youl
city as well as members of your civilian
club. we viii endeavor to have as many
indoor target carriers issued for youI
use as the building will accommodate.
Il wish you Success in your undertake
ing and hope that other cities will be a'
Interested in the promot ion of rifle prac
tice as the board of selectmen hay.
proven TO be. Itwish you to convey t.
them my appreciation of their Interest
in this matter" ~ Bill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
CHURCH CANVASS PLEASING.
All Congregational Homes Visited Sun
day, Followed by Church Service in
the Evening.

In common with Congregational
churches throughout the country the
Centre church conducted its every mem.
Der canvass Sunday afternoon for
raising funds for the support of church
work, including its benevolenees for
tho year 1920. Eighty OF more canvass
ers made calls IN the different homes
in the parish, securing pledges for both
financial and personal support and Wis
ting in q social way. The result was
very gratifying from all points of view
and while the returns are not all in it
was apparent from q hurried tabulation
that the goal at least was nearly APP
preached.
The canvassers returned to the chap
ell after completing their cheats" and
corps of workers, including the every
member canvass committee, the benev-
olence committee and some others, with
the aid of an adding machine kept n
record of the results, credited the re.
turns to the various teams and attend
ed to the thousand and one details in
volved.
At clock lunch was served, con
sisting of sandwiches, doughnuts,
cheese and coffee, and O'Clock SEP
vice was held in the church. Rev. DR..
Woodin speaking informally concerning
the work of the day and the splendid
interest and cooperation shown and its
significance i'll the church activities.
There was singing of hymns and selec-
tons by an orchestra which has been
playing at the Christian Endcavor So
ciety meetings. This orchestra. organ
lied and conducted by Charles r. But
Ter, did excellent work and was highly
complimented. II consisted of Charles
r. Butler, Miss. Billie Knapton, Mrs.
+. w. Hever and Norman McMann,
violins; Ralph c. Root, cornet; Mrs.
j. G. Dalton, piano; J. c. Dalton, saxo-
phone; Henry G. Titus and George II.
Clapp. flutes. Others assist in the Or
chestra in the Christian Endcavor met
ings.
The closing feature of the service was
the announcement of the standing of
the teams and the placing of the fig
ures on the blackboard. Joseph Brock
ington s team returned the largest per
ccntagc of service cards and Norman
A. Howe's team the largest per-
ccntago of pledges based on the amount
asked for. It was remarkable day $
work all around.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12

Mrs. j, c. Sears, who has announced
her candidacy for West Ottawa, has
the distinction Of being the first WON
au 10 seek seat in the Provincial par
lament Of Ontario.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
Mygtery Solved.

Mrs. A--Yoii shy you kept a cook fol
a whole month. How in the world did
you manage it!
Mrs. B--We vera cruising on house
boat and she couldn't swim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
HELP WANTED-MALE
Honorably Discharged Officers and Enlisted Men

Will be given the preference over oth- CT applicants by a large financial in stitution, progressively engaged in business for the past 60 years, which has three vacancies in it's sales or ganization; previous selling eXperl- ence is not essential; we train our men; but applicants must have had at least a high school education or its equivalent, we shall search eacH mans letter thoroughly for evidence of the qualities which mark the sue cessful executive, having in mind the future of both the man we select ano our business. If you are seeking sinecure or a low salaried clerica- position, you should not answer this advertisement. Address r. Q. BoA S34, Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

W AN IED-oalesman ana repfeSenIatlVes ill every community, city and town; the famous Texas Oil fields nave made fortunes for many. The Burkburnett oil field has paid millions in dividends within the past few months; it reads like fairy tales or boyhood stories of Arabian knights; yet these tales are true. Financiers and men of wealth have gone to see for themselves and have passed opinion that these oil fields offer an unlimited opportunity for making money. Would you represent and sell stock in a company owning leases within F a mile of big oil wells in the Burkburnett oil fields. We want a broker, salesman or representative ir every town. This is your opportunity to get into the biggest money making business of the day, and associate your self with reliable oil men and com pany that invites investigation. Call or write Fred W. Mercy, Room 5lt Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS-Men and women wanted; 80 to $50 a week actually being made now by men and women soldier and sailor agents selling our new improved self heating iron the original, the best, the lowest priced nickel plated; looks good. makes good, sells fast; guaranteed; no experience needed; exclusive territory; work all or spare time Mrs. Nixon, Vt. sold 8 first half day; Evans, N. C., sold dog. one Saturday; liberal terms; prompt service; send for free outfit of fer; write today. Monitor Sad Iron Co.,, 742 Orange St. Hickory, N. C.
 BEST PAYING, quickest selling speciality in America. "5 in 1, x I. Sprinkler Patented. One left on approval, sold
 g. $5 to s2O daily. Sells itself, endless chain. Spreads immense area even like rain, also half circle, solid stream, spray and aerial irrigation. Towns of over 2500 offer energetic man or woman sev- erald hundred dollars profits quick and easy, all or spare time. Free samples to producers. x. l.. Mfg Co.,, Dept. I, 3711 Montrose Ave, Chicago, Ill.
 AGENT wanted to handle a fast selling food; delicious, wholesome as milk, at tractive package, great repeater; the work is easy; big money because people keep right on ordering it and urging their neighbors; not for sale at stores; exclusive rights to first in the field, boys and girls out of school write for particulars. First Love Food Section, 80 E. Jackson. Chicago.
 TWO NEGRO WAR HIsTORIEs-E Elm melt Scotts, 500 pages, s290; books ready later; Kelly Millers. TOO pages, ready however 100 pictures. Negro in action. Big hit. Agents wild over suc- cess. Either outfit free. Both soc. -Be quick Mulliken Co.,, Birmingham. Ala $500 per4snonth selling a new patented fuel vaporizer, guaranteed to save UT | to 50 per cent in gasoline; 40 miles pei l gallon made with Ford car: sold or l money back guarantee; one sample free l Stransky Vaporizer Co.,. Pukwana, s l Dakota.
 l DAVIS Lucky Il selling better than eve -S3& value sells for $1.25. Mrs. Lewi | sold 2s0 in 11s days-profit $200. ''9 l Varieties of other big winners. 10 per cent to 200 per cent profit. Grea crew managers proposition. E. M Da
 wis, Dept. GIT, Chicago.
 At4klNTS-y.lt pay and free automobil | introducing wonderful new gasoln
 saver, punoiureproof, five-year sparl
 plugs and other economical auto ne cessities; outfit free. l.. Ballwey, B
 station F. ouisville, Ky.
 CAPITAL-I ilake a speciality of financ l ing meritorious business enterprises b
 the sale of stocks or first mortgag
 bonds on a strictly commission basis Mail me full particulars in first letter
 John Trier 1929 Eddy St, Chicago, II lAGrNrS-iueal steak tenaerer: tn
 greatest money maker on the market
 makes tough steak tender porter
 house housekeepers buy on sight; owe
 100000 in use; samples free. Tyler Mfs Co Dent B1 Muncie, Ind. IAGENTS-Quicker shoe shine. New 1T
 vention Retails 25c Send sl.00 fc
 trial dozen. If not sold in an hour as for your money back. Delvaux. ell | Park St., Champaign. ILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
SALESMEN WANTED

SALESMEN-There never was more op- perfume time to get established in the speciality advertising business; the hea- wy advertising requirements for recon struction are developing the biggest years business of our 32 years career We have some available territory in northern Alabama and are interested in hearing from salesmen of experience who have confidence in their ability and are not afraid to tackle a liberal straight commission proposition on a weekly remittance basis with the old est and largest institution in the busi- ness. We manufacture and control ex- clusively a complete line of art calen- dars, fans, blotters, monthly service and attractive and quick selling special ties in celluloid and leather and can as sure permanent year round employment and brilliant future to men of energy, ambition and real ability. Write us full ly, giving age, experience and references first letter please. The American Art Works, Coshocton, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

residing in Birmingham to cover the smaller towns of Georgia, Florida and Alabama to handle line of boudoir caps and rufflings for one of the largest New York manufacturers in conjunction with a line of ladies underwear laces or similar line on a commission basis; you will make big money, as this is the best selling line for the present and fall. Please state full particulars and references in firsl letter. Freydburg, s5 5th ave, New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

WANTED-Engraver and ruler, cir cular sawyer, Al bushelman, milker, farm worker, colored barber, presa- CT, stonemason, first-class salesman and collectors, 15 colored men for farm work, night cooks (colored), head men for laundry work (col- ored), truck drivers (coloredD, eX- perienced butler and chauffeur Open Sundays. Apply Birmingham Employment Co.,, opposite court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
ATTENTION FOUNDRYMEN

Dn account of vacancy caused by the death of the manager, a capable foundry manager willing to pur- chase stock in corporation and take control of same as manager, may acquire an interest in one of the best foundry propositions in the south; if interested write immediately to the Marty Foundry Co.,, Meridian, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

WANTED-Salesmen for every county in Ala. for our auto specialties; live wires can reap a harvest; Ford owners pre- ferred. Write or call Auto Specialties Sales Co.,. 424 Jefferson Co., Bank Bldg, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

HERE is the job for a good soldier. Wanted, live men to drive large teams, haul logs; S3 a day; good camp, in Pickens county, on Mo- bile and Ohio railway, 30 miles west of Tuscaloosa, at Lathrop Station. Latin TOD Lumber Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
SALESMAN WANTED

SALESMAN WANTED To sell asbestos liquid cement roofing
 for an old reliable house that has been
 established 65 years, on commission
 good opportunity for returned soldiers.
 Our men are making from $400 to 5000
 per month above expenses Territory
 open in Alabama and Georgia. Call for
 w S. Bell. state manager, at Hotel
 Hillman, from Il o'clock to S:30 p. m.
 Sunday, or phone Main 2195-J.
 SALESMEN-New Carburetor for Ford
 cars; simple, not moving part; in-
 stalled in 90 minutes guaranteed to
 double your mileage and start in zero
 weather without heating or priming; 15
 day free trial; our St. Louis man sold
 400 in months; Salt Lake City man
 made $12O0 in one week Write U. and J. Carburetor Co.,, 5O5 w. Jackson Blvd. Chicago.
 SALESMAN-Every city and county, make $20 a day with Parko Cleaner. ready for use without water: necessity in every public institution, factory, of flee and home. and among automobil- ists; repeat orders come easy and fast; small capital nets you 5000 to $5000 per I annum Write Parko Sales Co.,, 32 Ve- sey St, New York City
 WE recognize no competition because of | the unique nature and U. s. protected 1 article exclusively owned and con- | trolled by us, clearing upward of $50 l per day for statesmen; if, you cannot l sell this srecialty, you will fail selling 1 life preservers on a sinking ship. 1, Jerome Laadt, Pres, 8 s. Dearborn 1 st.. Chicago. III.
 1 WE want carable salesman, cover Alabama; also man who qualiftes as distributor, hSpdie best commission proposition going; every car owner prospect; distributor must see us personally. Write Dunwody Bros. 513 Edgewood ave. Atlanta, Ga. roI particulars.
 I STOCK sALt.s,M r,N-Potash companies
 have paid as his;n cs SC 3 per cent
 monthly dividends; only 2 per cent oi
 this country's needs produced last year
 we are financing big potash discovery in Texas; good commissions. Address Potash Industrials, 106 West Front st. Fort Worth. Tex.
 WANTED-Specialty salesmen. n,ir : or sideline; temperance drinks sole in small country towns; great de
 mand; pay big commission, $st
 weekly drawing account. Crowr Beverage Co. 706 Chestnut St, $ !, Louis Mo.
 WANTED-HighN class Specialty man O ex-merchant to represent our compan, in Alabama territory. 1ncomparable ac , count system, cash register and safe ;I Earnings $4OO to s700 per month; com missions paid weekly. Address Cham Fl pion," Box 190 Station e." Cleveland, ( SALESMFtN-wh not offer your custo
 mers advertising pencils imprinted with their name in gold; one gross an r up; yo'i'll sell every prospect Writ < 1 for our pocketcase that pays big con missions. O. k. Pencil Co., Louisville
 ".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
HELP WANTED--MALE AND
 FEMALE
SALESPEOPLE

LOVBMAN. JOSEPH x LOEB want salespeople for the following depart ments: Ladies' ready to- wear; jewelry, lace. ribbons, and mems furnishings; only those who are thoroughly compe- tent and experienced need apply. Apply superintendent, S:3o to Il a. m. BIRMINGHAM BARBER COLLEGE
 2007H Sd ave- N. Wanted, men and
 ladies to learn the barber trade tul-
 tion $25; you get half you take Tn
 college hair. cut 15c; shave 1oc. ALABAMA BARBER COLLEGE, 19l6h 4th ave. N., men anB women taught,
 tuition $25; you earn while learning;
 hair cut, 15c; shave. loc; position guar
 aEteed.
 WOMEN or man wanted, salary 24 full
 time, soc an hour spare time, selling
 guaranteed hosiery to wearer; experl- ence unnecessary. International Mlils' Norristown, Pa.
 ANY active teacher. tired Of poorly paid
 school work; can make $2N0 year clear
 in our line: good territory still open
 The Murray School Supply Co.,. Bir-
 mingham.
 WANTED-Expert stenograpner, from
 June 18th to S0th. Apply 5l7 Jefferson
 County Bank building.
 SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE 2 MIR. BUSINESS MAN High class commercial men experi- enced and qualified for responsible positions furnished to reliable busi- ness concerns. Call us and we will help you solve your employment problems All calls treated confi- dential
 INTER R-AMERICAN CO.,, "Commercia Employment 1216-17 Jefferson Co. Bank bldg. Main 4956. l SITUATION wanted by experienced man as rental agent construction | and repair superintendent or honest, honorable work of any kind; steady, | reliable and not afraid of work; l good references; small salary to | start if position has future and l given opportunity to make good; l need work; give me a chance. Ad- dress Z-37, care Age-Herald. 1 WANTED-August 1. position ifr- Besse-
 mer by expert stenographer and bill clerk; at present employed; reason for changing, desire to be at home. Ad-
 dress Secretary P. O. Box 5oS, Kin
 ston N. c.
 lDIoCHARGED SOLDIEtt wants WorK as | short order cook or meals; several years ] experience; can wait table 520 N. 21st St. Phone Main 64S9.
 YOUNG man wants clerical position; two
 years railroad experience and high
 school education; can furnish refer
 ences Address L-37, Age-Herald. PAYROLL clerk or check clerk have had several months experience. Ad-
 dress J-S7, Age Herald
 SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMAL WANTED-Position by lady; general of
 flee assistant or stenographic work
 thoroughly competent; four years ex-
 perienced, best of references; lumber preferred. Address V 34 care Age
 Herald.
 EXPERT EN ED bookkeeper and typisI desires position at once. Best of ref
 erences. Call Main 94S9, between
 and 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

A CLEVER and reliable man, who has intimate knowledge of paper enterprise. is wanted to represent one of Scan dinavia's greatest and most popular financial papers. He must be able to call on all the large banks, money in- sttutions and trading firms to obtain both rtsements and editorial arr ticles. The paper is printed in Eng fish and Danish Please apply to Di- rector Albinus Larsen, Kobmagergade s. Copenhagen. Denmark. References desired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS

OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS
 WE WILL FINANCE YOU Supply regular farm customers with Ex- tracts, Toilet Articles, Remedies Veter mary preparations, etc., 100 different ar ticles, each daily necessity; you must furnish team or auto and bondsmen; our retailers earn 5000 to $5000 annually Write Heinrich Laboratories, Desk 22 Minneapolis, Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

AFTSMEN-Template makers, layer out and filters, wanted for permanent jobs; structural job in southwest; un- usual opportunity for competent men. J. l. Byrne, Room 53l, Tutwiler hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

BUILDING TRADES HELP WANTED Dallas Builders Association. Dallas, Texas. Carpenters, S71ac per hour; painters and glazers, 8712c per hour; plumbers, s1.0O per hour; electricians, STAG per hour; iron workers, S71ac per hour; plasterers, s1.00 per hour Open shop conditions. s hours per day. Skilled mechanics.
 SAWMILL MEN Labor of all kinds wanted at our new mill at Wadley. Ala. on the A., B. & A. R. R.; also contractors wanted for log and lumber hauling; highest wages; weekly pay days; take next tain; worK guaranteed.
 THE MARBURY LUMBER CO.,.
 WADLEY. ALA. WANTED-Contracto to take charge of dry kiln and blaming mill; log cut ters, log haulers. one saver and com mon laborers; only well reccmmend- ed men need apply as contractors and savers; work near Alexander City, Ala. Right price to right men. J. M. Stevenson, 1918 Jefferson County Bank Bldg.
 l WANTED-A native son to travel state | of Alabama and sell for manufac- 1 turer of an old established line Of products; give age and reference in first letter; compensation on salary, | expenses and commission basis; won derful opportunity for good man. | Address N-37, care Age-Herald l WANTED-Contractor take charge dry l kiln and blaming mill; log cutters; log l haulers; one sawyer and common labor | ers only well recommended men need | apply as contractor and sawyer; work
 near Alex nder City. Ala. Right price to right men. J. Nj. Steveson, 12lS lief. | ferson County Bank Bldg. | WANTED - An experienced caskei
 salesman for Alabama Gate City Cof-
 fin CO, Atls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

FOR SALE-Three gallons finest grade buttermilk daily, from private stock registered jerseys. Address U-SI, Age-HeraId
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

WANTED-Ten men, white or black; mill near Alexan- der City. Apply 907 Empire building. McCulloch Hug gins Lumber Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

LADY REPRESENTATIVES In every county in Alabama. prefer ladies who have had sales experience-character must be high grade and you must be well acquainted with the best people Tn your county. Give permanent address and references. State age and sales ex . perience-all applications considered strictly confidential. Address J-36, care Age Herald.
 TRAINED NURSE-The Lingo Hospital. SS Cooper st, Atlanta, Ga., wishes to employ a trained nurse (graduate) to take charge of it's training school TOT nurses; young ladies desiring to become nurses should apply; the pay is good and it is impossible to supply the de- mand. Applications should be made i'm mediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

WEDDING INVITATIONS engraved; our engraving department is equipped for the highest class of artistic work Zac Smith Stationery Co. Main 451-452
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

| W 0M TsN o1J oI-iI-I.-- = = = ,r-o T1,fa ctIIr- ing business in your home; no special equipment or experience; begin with $l, make 80 weekly. Uthglo Mfg. Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
 WANTED-Five bright, capable ladies to travel, demonstrate and sell dealers; $20 $50 per week; railroad fare paid; write at once. Goodrich Drug Co.,, Dept lO Omaha, Neb.
 WANrED-Bright girl to work at in- formation desk and act as assistant timekeeper. Guarantee Shoe Co., 1905 Sd ave.
 WANTED-Maids for hotel work, cooks, nurses, etc. Apply Birmingham En- ployment Co.,, sos N. 21st st, oppo- site courthouse WANTED-Good cook; best wages; room on place. Phone Main 26S6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

ADvERTISE-2O words in 50 monthlies. $l: 100 weeklies. $2.50; 20 big dailies. s Cope Agency. St. Louis. Mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
HELP WANTED-FEMAL WANTFD- -Savara1 vOl1n,

HELP WANTED-FEMAL 5 WANTED-Several young women with high school training who live with par ents or relatives, to fill po- sitions as telephone opera tors and supervisors; pleas ant work, short hours and attractive pay, with ire quent and regular in- creases; must be willing to work until 10:30 p. m. a few weeks. Apply 2 p. m., Miss Dickson, third floor, Tele- phone Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

FOR SALE-A 5-barre1 gasoline filling station in perfect condition. Address Box 125, Avondale Station, Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08

SAI4tdo1a E ssN-Excelent, permanent posi- tion, capable salesmen in Alabama. va cancy June 15; staple line for general retail trade; liberal commission, $35 weekly advance. Rice Co.,. 314 Williams Bldg. Detroit.