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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

First Christian Church-Rev. T. N Lennox pastor. Morning sermon. Our Mothers" Evening sermon. "The Fatal Mistake"
 First Baptist Church-Rev. A. K. Wright, pastor Morning service by pr c. N. Hammond, secretary of the Anti-Saloon Leagu of Tennessee, "In- dictment of the Worlds Greatest Crime Evening sermon by the pas tor "The Faith of Our Mothers"
 Epsley Highland Presbyterian Chufch---Rev. l.. E. Brubaker, pastor. Service at II a m. s D. m. service, spe- cial music. Thirty minutes singing, followed by short talk by the pastor.
 Fairview Methodist Church-Rev. M F. Wilson, pastor. Morning topic, The Value of Motherhood D. m. service~~by Rev. Robert Echols, presid ing elder.
 First Presbyterian Church-Rev. c. B. Tomb, pastor. Morning. sermon, "Obey Thy Parents" s D. m. sermon Casting Shadows on Conscious h. 1 fluence."
 Pike Avenue Baptist Church-Rev Theo Harris, pastor. Morning topic "A Tribute to Our Parents" s D. m. "Warriors Belief Greer. pastor Morning sermon Sleep
 ing Disciples" 8 p. m, The Price oi Life"
 A special song service will be helt this afternoon at o'clock at the F'irs; Methodist church and an elaborate programme has been arranged. Arthur Thomas will direct the service. Men, delssohn's Hymn of Praise" will be d l feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
PRONE BEssEMER s12-J

Bessenler, May 0.-(SpeciaL)-The in< terest of the women of Bessemer is cen tered in the meeting of the second dis trict fedora tion of women's clubs here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. May IA, b and 16 The first session will be an open meeting held in the auditorium of the First Methodist church Wednes- day evening. Business sessions will be held Thursday morning and afternoon and Friday morning, the convention ad- journing after lunch is served Friday.
 reception will be rendered the visit ing delegates Thursday evening at the by the members of the three federated clubs in the city. The following com mittees have the arrangement of the meeting in charge: Mrs. E. L. Huey, general chairman; hospitality committee, Mrs. B. P Harris. chairman, Mrs James T. Slaughter and Mrs. C. w. McDon- aid; reception committee, Mrs. Kittrell Trotter, chairman, Mrs. John Neal Mrs. Joe Read, Mrs. W. E. Cunningham, Mrs. T. c. Mcdonald and Miss May McCord printing committee, Mrs. L. D. McCollum, chairman, Mrs. Lee Moody, Mrs. Cora Handy and Mrs. George Davies; finance committee, Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin. chairman, Miss Lillie Mae Christlieb and Mrs. J. G. Armstrong; lunch committee, Mrs. T. T. Huey, chairman, Mrs. H. l.. F'inkley and Mrs. L. l.. Vann refresh ment committed, Mrs. w. w. Hollings- worth. chairman, Mrs. B. L. Michaelson, Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. J. $. Winters and Mrs. George Stevenson; decoration committee, Mrs. R. w. Waldrop, chair man, Mrs. Cecil Cowan and Mrs Bryan Waller; music committee, Mrs. Hugh Mo Eniry. chairman, Miss Nellie Adams and Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant
 There will be several state officers pres- ent- and about 5 delegates are, expected Mrs. Jack Cranford of Jasper will be the presiding officer. In addition to the reg ular business to be transacted at the convention, including reports from off cers and the various federated clubs il, the second district, there will be several interesting addresses. Mrs. Hagan, the state president will deliver her messa ge to the clubs; Mrs. Mary G. Tilney will address the gathering on Devastated France" Rev. Robert N. Simpson of Bir- mingham will talk to the women on Town Pride;" Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch will speak in the interest of the state child welfare campaign. The welcome addr<ss will be delivered by Mrs. E. L. Huey Special interest is being taken in the mu- sic for the convention, and the Talledega Music club will be represented in severa numbers on the programme as well as the members of the local music club Lunches will be served Thursday ane Friday at the church where the meet ings will be held,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
BOY SCOUT CELEBRATION

Troop No. 6, Bessemer Boy Scouts, eel ebrated the first anniversary of their organization Friday evening at their hall on Twentieth street. J. E. Haffner, J. B.. Morton and Andrew C.. Mitchell have served as directors of the troop since the formation by Scoutmaster George Bumgardner, and at the Friday meeting when the troop was one year old Mc< Haffner and Mir Morton were with the boys and both addressed the scouts MT. Haffners talk was inspiring and instruc- tive to the boys and was greatly appre- ciated MT. Morton took as his subject My Idea of a Scout" and gave the boya an ideal to which to live up to. Scout master Bumgardner also made an inter- esting talk, and the remainder of the evening was spent in athletic games. Re- treatments of ice cream and cake we-s served and a general good time was en' loved by the boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
NEWS OF BESSEMER puoN MRsH ndent

of the city council. The paving will be laid of asphaltic concrete on hve-inen concrete base at cost of s2.2o per square yard or at a total cost of $l2,S9S.50 A number of bids for the paving was sub mitted to the council and the final deci- sion of the aldermen was made following a canvass of the property owners by the city engineer and the street and light committee and upon recommendations by them of the bid made by H. M. Bowdry. Work will begin immediately upon the paving of the street, and if the plans of Mayor B. C. Jones are carried out this will be the beginning of a large amount of paving within the city limits. It is the plan of the mayor for all streets connecting with the county thorough fares to be paved in line with the im- proyements to be done by the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

The play, Professor Pepp." which was presented by the members of the senior class of the high school in the audi torium Friday evening. was well attend ed, and a nice sum was realized from the proceeds to be devoted to the pur- chase of books for the high school li- brary. The play was a three-act com edy with college flavor written by Wal ter Ben Hare. The cast was made up Of members of the senior class. The title role was played by Fred Harrison, and other characters were portrayed by the following Young Vann. Harry Sapp, W. c. Baty, Charles Lacey, Clyde flag Ter, Henry Sweet. Harold Sapp. Mary Hodges, Erma Lois Waldrop, Emily Kit to, Otis Randall, Jessie Laird, Mabel
 Baird, Geraldine Odell and Bernice Waites.
 The scene of the play was laid in a small college town, and, represented com c episodes in the life of the students fiji the college. The high school orchestra under the direction of Miss Mary Jack son furnished, the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
BANK OF ENSLEY
 CELEBRATESITS 2OTHANN|VERSARY
Ensley Citizens Subscribe $1, 100000 to Victory Loan. Movement Started for
 Branch Library

Gorgeous flowers, palms and music accentuated by the beautiful interior Of the new Bank of Ensley building, made a fitting background for the reception at which the officials of the Bank of Ensley entertained in observance of the twentieth anniversary of the institution yesterday from to o'clock.
 No formal receiving line marked the occasion, but the officials, Erskine Ram sey, president; G. B. Mccormack, vice president; R. E. Chadwick, vice pres- dent; Sam c. King, cashier, assisted by Mrs. Chadwick and Mrs. King, received the congratulations of the many friends and bankers of the Birmingham district who called during the hours.
 Many telegrams and letters were re- ceived during the day from banking in- stitutions in all parts of the United States, conveying best wishes for the occasion. Local banks and business con- cerns sent floral offerings, among which was design from the Bank of Fairfield, representing a wheel in white carnations with 20 spokes of pink rosebuds.
 Punch was served by Miss Muschoga Wildsmith, Miss Lucille Wildsmith, Miss Clarkie Zegler, Miss Ruth Surtis and Miss Lonnie smith, and dainty ivory mirrors and watch fobs were given as favors to the women and men. who were callers during the hours. Music was fur nished by Wiegand's orchestra
 The safety deposit department attract ed much attention during the afternoon. This is the only department of it's kind in the district and the demand has equaled the supply. Miss Lucille Wild smith is in charge of this department
 The interior of the new bank building in beauty and convenience equals any banking institution in the state, and the exterior is the beauty spot of Ensley S downtown section.
 Located in one of the strongest finan- cial centers of the district and amidst thrifty and substantial people, the Bank of Ensey has grown from a mere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Brewers Will Continue
 to Make Beer Despite 1,
 Prohibition Legislation
Rx Assnciafed Prssa

Chicago, May 10.-Chicago brewers will continue to make beer containing 2% per cent alcohol despite governmental prohi- btion legislation. Attorney Levy Mayer announced today after conference with District Attorney Clyne
 Mayer conferred with the district at torney with view to instituting test case, involving the right of the brewers to make beer having more than one-half of per cent alcohol.
 MT. Clyne said he would take up the matter with the revenue department and Attorney General Palmer. He said such procedure by the brewers would bt deemed a criminal action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
PERSONAL

Mrs E. z. Bradley announces the en- gagement of her daughter, Mildred Celeste, to MT. Arthur Richmond Pear son, the marriage to take place at the residence of the bride, 201S Clarendon avenue, early in June.
 w. w. Hollingsw orth is the guest Of his father in Georgia.
 Mrs. S. o. Bejack of Memphis is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. M. Spencer
 Commander and Mrs. William Rich ardson and two sons, of Norfolk, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Schuyler Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice to Contractors
 Bids will be received until 10 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, June 10 1919. by the board of revenue of Jefferson county, for the erection and completion of Bessemer court house and jail. Separate bids will be received on gen. eral work, jail work, heating. plumbing and electrical wiring. Plans and specifioatio and instruc- tfons to bidders may be seen al the office of H. B. Wheelock, architect, Birming- ham, Ala.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals presented. By order of Board of Revenue J. w. GWIN, President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
YORK RITE REUNION

Arrangements are being made for the
 eighth annual York Rite reunion of the Masonic bodies in Bessemer, May 27, A and 29. The invitations and programmes are in the hands of the printers, and the reunion is an event of much interest in
 Masonic circles in the city. The lodges
 that will participate in the reunion are Bessemer Lodge No. 45s, A. F. and A. NJ. Jefferson Valley Lodge No. 795, A. F. and A. M, Bessemer Chapter No. 110, Royal Arch Masons, and Samuel Stein Council No. 73 of Royal and Select Masters. The first day will be given over to the blue | lodge, the second day to the chapter the business of the council will be taken ur the third day of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
VICTORY LOAN DRIVE

At the close of the time limit set for the Victory Liberty loan yesterday even- ing, Ensley had a million dollars in sight for the bond issue. The quota for Ensley was a million and half and in spite of the excellent work done by the various committees, the district did not go over the top. Complete returns will not be made before sometime during the week. and it is probable that the quota will be reached before the work has closed.
 The Bank of Ensley reported $400, 900 of bonds through that bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
BRANCH LIBRARY

In the campaign inaugurated by the Parent-Teachers' Improvement associa- tion to secure branch library for the Ensley High school, the alumni of the school was called on to swell the fund, and they have responded generously.
 Final reports on the fund have not been made, but the subscriptions are encour- aging. The High school has long needed a library so that the pupils might dc reference. work during the school hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
MOTHERS, DAY

Mothers Day will be observed by the churches of Bessemer Sunday. and a special programme will be given at the morning service at each of the churches. The several ministers of the city urge z everybody to attend mothers church Sunday, and large congregations are expected. At the First Methodist church, in connection with Mothers Day, the home depart ment of the Sunday school will also be emphasized in the service. Rev. l.. F.. Stansell will preach in the morning, but no services will be held in the evening.
 At the Baptist church Rev. w. P. Price will preach from the subject, Mary, the Mother of Jesus," and the following musical programme will be rendered: .Tell Mother I'll Be There" male quartet; anthem, Jerusalem Is Bui1ded,' (Heyser); Memories of Mother" male quartet. In the evening Dr. Price will use as his topic 'The First Temptation and Sin," and the special musical numbers will be rem dered: Anthem, Praise Ye the Lord,' (BelD, MT. Gordon Vail.
 Mothers Day and Cradle Roll Day will be observed at the Presbyterian church, and the following programme has been arranged: Doxology, prayer, song. "Open the Door for the Children;" responsive reading, prayer, welcome song, beginners department Just a Little Catechism," the cradle roll class; greetings to our cradle roll babies. Bebe Joy Hollingsworth, Katherine e Casua; song by primary depart tment; "Only One Mother" Margaret swallow; son "AlWays Tell Mother" junior de- partment; pantomine, Rock of Ages, Mrs. Will Cochran's class; solo, Miss Blanch Bradley; offertory, song, inter- mediate and senior departments; 'The Bravest Battle," Lucille Lythe; song, choir Backward, Turn Backward;' ad- dress Rev. l. F. Swallow; song, every body: benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
ALTRURIAN CLUB

The Altrurian club, which is composed largely of the younger club women of the district, will observe reciprocity day next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. B. Allen MT. Frank Glass will be the speaker of the occasion.
 The Minor School Improvement asso- citation will meet TuesGay afternoon al 2l5 clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
PAVING CONTRACT

The contract for the paving of Nine
 teenth street from the east side of Fifth
 avenue to the west side of Twelfth ave- nue, and from First avenue to the Ala bama Great Southern railroad, was awarded to the firm of H. M. Bowdry Friday evening at an adjourned me&ilA,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
HORSON TO SPEAK

The lecture of Richmond Pearson Hobson at the High school aditorium Sunday evening at S;30 o'clock is an event of interest, as MT. Hobson is well known here as most eloquent speaker. His subject will be ''Democ- racy Victorious, It's Task Supreme,
 and he will speak in interest of world wide prohibition. MT. Hobson's appear ance here will be under the auspices of the Anti-Saloon league. There will be no services at several of the churches in the evening. so that the congregations may attend the lecture.
 The new fire truck ordered by the city several months ago will be shipped May 20, according to information re- ceived by Chief J. I. Reeder. The new engine will be the largest and most powerful fire fighting machine owned by the city and will cost s10,000. It will be installed at the central station in the city hall building. and one of the old engines will be placed at the Southside station at Berkley avenue and Twenty-second street. The new Southside station will De occupied on June 15.
 ODD FELLOWS MEETING
 Bessemer Odd Fellows No. 109 will hn1 J Tn Y,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

hall on Third avenue, when several candidates will be initiated An inter- esting feature in connection with the meeting will be the new regalis that has been received and will be worn the first time by the members.
 The Shrine club will hold a meeting Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Masonic hall. This will be the first meeting held since the formal organi zation of the club. The entertainment committee is composed of E. R. Smith, chairman; B. L. Michaelson and W. C. Baty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
K. OF P. BUY BONDS

Steel City Lodge No. 190, Knights of Pythias, purchased $500 worth of Lio- erty Bonds as a memorial to the men- bers who were in the service of their country.
 This lodge is planning to have re- turned soldier member to speak at each of their weekly meetings and re- late different stories of the war to the members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

Sergeant J. P. Davis. a former resi- dent of Ensley, but now member of Company K of the 167th regiment, was with friends in Ensley yesterday. Ser geant Davis will retur nto Ensley after receiving his discharge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

beginning since it's establishment on May 10, 1899, by Erskine Ramsey and G. B. Mccormack, to a depository for over s 00O, 600 in 1919.
 The officials of the company will main tain in the future the same policy of per scnal service to the public that it has in the past.
 The citizens of Ensley on yesterday wished many happy returns of the occa- sion for the officers and Bank of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
b|G ATTRACTIONS BOOKED THIS WEEK
 AT THE FRANKLIN
Bill" Hart and Tom Mix in Thrilling Western Picture Dramas Other Stars
 on the Programme

The programme for the week at the Franklin, Ensleys popular picture house, includes some of the biggest stars in filmdom. Included in the pfo- gramme for the coming week are Will liam s. Hart, Tom Mix, Constance Tal- madge and Tom Moore. Monday Con stance Talmadge appears at the Franklin in Romance and Arabella. a delightful comedy that is full of vi- vacitg life, love and spirit.
 Tuesday popular Tom Moore comes to the Franklin in "Go West, Young Man." a play~that is different We'd nesday the finished player, William FarLum comes to the Franklin Tn Rough and Ready" one of Farnum most interesting and powerful plays The story depicts in bold strokes a mans sturdy fight in the far north lands to right deep wrong.
 |. Thursday William S Hart is seen at the Franklin in one of the best plays of the year, "rhe Lion of the Hills. :. It is play with plenty of thrills and clever acting and a wonderful love story. Friday and Saturday Tom Mix. Ensley's favorite movie star, appears in Fighting for Gold"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Plans nnd specifications for the Shades Cahaba high school can be had at the office of ID. 0. Whilldin, archi- tect. 5O1-: Title Guarantee buildins COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION,
 JEFFERSON COUNTY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

FOR SALE--Three registered Duroc
 sows, one registered Duroc boar and
 10 Duroc pigs; must move them to-
 day; make me a price. Call Main
 6765-W, or Main 1922.
 MILCH cows for sale, several extra
 fine Jersey cows with young calves
 at Southern Stock Yards 1st ave. and
 27th st. Will exchange for dry cows
 Prices greatly reduced. Main 95S9. c.
 w. Walden & Sons,
 FOR SALE-30 head grade Hereford
 heifers averaging between 400 and
 500 pounds price 12c pound. J. D.
 Steele. Jr. Eutaw, Ala. Fl FIFTEEN mules and horses, all sizes, single and pairs. Also F wagons and bdggies. Can fit you with complete out~ fit; cheap terms. Apply Empire Lumber, Yard, 1st ave and 65th st. REGISTERED o. I. c. male pigs, 50
 pounds. s25 Well bred pointer pups;
 males $10, females, S5. J. 1. Windham,
 Panola, Ala.
 TWO young Jersey cows, fresh in milk; heifer calves. Prices reasonable. Apply Empire Lumber Yard, 1st ave. and 65th st / SIX fine Duroc-Poland China pigs, six
 weeks old. from registered sire and
 dam; s10 each, 3 for $25. Phone Wood
 lawn 704W
 DUROCS for sale; bred sows and quilts and pigs. Write your vans. Durocs- Jersey Stock Farm, Beech Grove.
 Tenn.
 DOGS. POULTRY AND PET STOCK BGBBfTS, large thoroughbred F1em-
 cfr hHr nadtOrPa6
 istered and prize winning stock,
 raised in large sanitary hatches, our
 prices are right. Highland Rabbitry
 Fort Thomas, Ky.
 BOSTON TERRIER-At service. Little Dookey Dan, prize winner and thorough bred Must be seen to be appreciated. Perfect markings. Fec BIO, guaranteed service. Phone Main 9429. P. D. Ellis, 1519 12th ave, &
 INVINCIBLE strain White Wyandotte
 cockerels, matching eggs and baby chickens. Catalog free. Peter Jers1ld,
 Roscoe. Ala.
 EGGs-Few selected from Parks by Ply mouth Rock yearling hens and pedi- greed males; s1.50 for 15. Phone Main 340s.
 HIGH-GRADE Fex Terriers; males, 6 months, $10 each. Mrs. McCastln,
 Grenada, Miss, Route A. WANTED-Scotch Collie pup; registered or eligible to registeration. Address D 31, Age Herald
 FINANCIAL 40 LIBERTY BONDS-Bought for cash. w. H. Smith, 4O3 Jeff Co. Big. Main 94s- CONTRACTING AND BUILDING |. s. ENG1NEER7 OFFICE, Florence, Ala. Sealed proposals will be received here until Il o'clock a. m., May 9, 19l9 l and then opened for furnishing rock crushers; further information on appli- cation.
 1 CONTRACTING and building; brick, | stone cement work wanted. either by 1 day or contract; reasonable prices; by 1 skilled mechanic. R-5. Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS B 174-Acre Florida Farm, $3000 Borders Beautiful River

Only miles depot town; land suita- bly, divided into chocolate loam fields, clay subsoil, pasture and wood; 250 bearing orange trees, 700 seed ling oranges, also grapefruit, tan gerines grapes, etc; fine view from shaded S0-foot veranda of the 5-roon house; large barn, fruit packing house. smoke, poultry, potato houses' aged owner for quick sale includes gasoline launch, wagons, long list farming tools, all for 5000; easy terms; details page 69 CataloS Bar gains IS States, copy free. Strout Farm Agency. 1210-T, Heard Bldg. Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS B
LIVE STOCK

FOR SITfSESriy speckled velvet beans; $4.25; Osceolas $5; plant as late as June 15. H. NJ Franklin, Tennille, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
"READY''

BUNCH YAM and Porto Rico potato plants. ready for shipping now. Our prices $2.5O per 1000. prepaid. guaran- teed. Insure all packages: cash with order. Towns Syrup and Canning Co Alexander City. Ala, R. 4.
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FOR SALE-Bunch Dooley yam potato plants. now ready for shipment; very sweet prolific easily cultivated and good keepers Address Jonce L. Gard ner Randolph. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
REAL ESTATE WANTED

buy from owner, home lT cated either in Ensley highlands, shady side, or Ensley, same to have six or seven rooms, price to range from sSooo to s400o; must be a bargain. Address Box PIT, Fairfield, Ala.
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TWO young Jersey cows, fresh in milk;
 hefer calves Prices reasonable. Apply Empire Lumber Yard, 1st ave. and 65th
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
HOLD MANY EXAMS
FOR FEDERAL JOBS

Examinations for firemen and
laborers will be held at the Mo-
line postofice, Tuesday, April 6.
Other examinations to be held next
month are: Passenger rate clerk,
freight rate clerk, assistant en-
gineer of tests, male and female,
law clerk and typist, male and fe-
male, bacteriologist, male and fe-
male, photographic and typo
graphic craftsmen, senior zoolo-
gist, assistant in pharmacology,
Junior electrical engineer, assist
ant fuel engineer, specialist in
home economics, assistant in
plant fumigation, chronological
laboratory assistant, Investigator
qualified in economics, storekeeper
with knowledge of automobile
parts and accessories and assist
ant chief. office of extension work,
norht and south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
At the Burfis.

Two Of the delightful features of
Fisk OHara's new play Marry in
Haste" which he will present at the
Burtis, Davenport, March 20 and 80,
are his singing of the four songs
written especially for this play
''The Kind of a Girl Mean"
Peggy McVey," I'm Falling in
Love With You Dear" and There's
Charm of Dear Old Ireland in