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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

Bessemer, February 1s.--(speciaL)- The legality of paying interest on boRds issued by the city of Bessemer since 1902 from the bond interest and sink ing fund, under the amendment to the state constitution, which was ratified December 29, was the subject of dis eussion at the meeting of the city ooun- cil Tuesday evening.
 The matter was referred to the city attorney and the finance committee to be reported back at an adjourned meet ing to be held on next Tuesday evening, February 24. The discussion was brought about by the reading of a cor respondence between the city treasurer and the city attorney, City Treasurer J M. Scott having asked the advice of G H. Bumgardner city attorney, in regard to paying the interest on city bonds is- sued since 1902, whicta become due on March l. MT. Bumgardner requested that he be allowed time for further in vestigation as to the legality of using the bond interest and sinking fund for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
FOR THREE MONTHS,
 HE COULDN'T WORK
Back on the Job Making More Money Than Ever
 in His Life, He Says

For the first time in fifteen years can sit down and eat big beefsteaK supper and go to bed afterwards and sleep like a log all night long" said George Sanderson, well-known miner living at 1916 Smith street. Peoria, III.
 This Tanlac has overcome mighty bad case of stomach trouble and rheu- matism for me" he continued. My legs ached and pained me so bad I couldn't sleep at night and my hands were so drawn I couldn't use my pick half the time Everything 1 ate bloated me up with gas for hours afterwards and l would have the worst cramps in my stomach you ever heard of. Sometimes a cramping spell would hit me when l was in the mine at work and I would have to run out and lie down until it passed off I finally got in such bad shape l had to quit my job and for thre months was not able to hit lick of work.
 q saw in the paper where Tanlac had relieved our state mine inspector of trou-
 bles just like mine, so I decided to try
 it. too, and sir it was simply amazing the way Tanlac put me on my feet. haven't a trace of rheumatism or ston- ach trouble now and actually believe am stronger than I ever was in my life. You would think so, too, if you could see the tons of coal pile up every day-and am making more money than I ever did. Tanac is certainly real medicine
 and I boost it every chance I have" Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton-Pope Drug Co.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

bounded enthusiasm of the contributors in the work the association is plan ming to undertake. and especially was interest shown when the camp for the boys and girls was mentioned. Tt was stated that the general wish of the public is for the continued welfare of the organization.
 The generals of each team made a short talk, all touching upon the fact that the campaign is educating the public- to what the Sunday school as sociation really is and to the work that has been done in the past and that which is to be done in the future. James Arthur Smith praised and en- eeuraged the canvassers. saying that since so much interest was being dis played throughout the city it would rot be such difficult task to make the campaign 8. success. w. H. Stock ham, president of the association, also addressed the gathering, telling a number of little stories which caused much laughter. F. J. Rowe. who pre- sided, closed the meeting by saying: ''The Sunday School Association is making Christians and making Chris tions is bettering the place in which we live"
 Each day until the campaign is over or until $50. .000 is subscribed the work CTS will come together at the Hillman to compare results. as there is great rivalry among the teams and the gen. erals. in a spirit of fun, have chal- lenged each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
PROGRESS IS MADE
 TN s. s. CAMPAIGN
One Canvasser Alone Se- cures $1,5OO From h.
 dustrial Concerns

With reports indicating substantial progress in the first days canvassing Tor the s30.o0O fund being solicited by he Birmingham Sunday School Asso- Viation, workers will go out today with renewed enthusiasm.
 While figures had not been totaled lp yesterday afternoon following the first day of campaigning, 1t was indi- nated that several thousand dollars had been subscribed. The intensive in the business district will De continued through today and to- morrow. and on Sunday a special con- tributfon will be taken in the churches and Sunday schools of the city.
 tThe canvassers gathered at lunch- soR yesterday at l o'clock at the. Hill- rn$n hotel to report the results of the first mornings work. Only two hours bf real effort had been consumed and Ehe results pointed most gratifyingly Fo the attainment of the s30,000 needed Io carry on the work of the associa- |ion for the next two years. One can Easser alone received pledges from the Industrial plants of East Birmingham amounting to $1500. while all the team generals and workers reported un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
BANQUET POSTPONED

The Father and Son" banquet, which was scheduled to take place at the First Methodist Church Friday evening, has been postponed on account of the influenza situation in Bessemer. The large number of people who have ill., ness i'll the family, makes it impracti- cal to try to get representative num- Der of men and boys to attend the ban- auet at this time. The banquet will be held at later date.
 The lecture to be given by Prof. Bias. ingame of the state health department on Thursday evening will not be post poned, and a large number of boys and men are expected to hear him. Tickets are free, and may be obtained from the Young Mems Christian Association of flee at the library. The lecture will be illustrated, and is said to be both en- tertaining and instructive. Music will also be feature of the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Fur Sales Reach ss,65O,OOO
Rv Assoriatnd press

New York. February 1S.--Total sales for the first three days of the annual fur auction of the New York Fur Auc- ton Corporation have reached S3,650, 900. it was announced tonight. Today was fox day and it was featured by active buying of white Ioxes for Eng fish, French and German export trade Blue fox, which was sought by the Dutch buyers, brought the highest prices, selling at $27o each. Southern and black muskrats sold up to s4.50 each, an advance of 50 per. cent over October sale prices. Southern "rat' went up 50 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

at the high school Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. George Waller, presiding The chairman of the several committees to work in the association were named with
 the privilege of appointing others to assist them. Mrs. L. D. McCollum will serve as chairman of the programme committee; Mrs. H. l.. Rains, chairman of the lunch room equipment committees Prof. c. c. Moseley. chairman of the finance committee. Plans for the lunch room to be erected by Professor Edmonds and the manual training class were eX- hibited, and the equipment was dis- cussede A resolution indorsing the Fess bill, providing for federal aid in voca-
 tional education in home economies wa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

the purpose mentioned, and upon mo- tion of Alderman l.. E. Ling, the ad journed meeting was decided upon, when the finance committee and MT. Bumgardner will make their report.
 An ordinance was passed calling for atorm sewer to be built on Exeter ave- nua between Nineteenth and Sixteenth streets.
 An ordinance calling for the paving of nineteen city blocks in Bessemer was introduced, and referred to the street and lighting committed The city will enter upon a large programme of paw ing as soon IS the ordinance passes and the contracts let
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
HATIKWAH CLUB

The members of the Bessemer Hatik- wah Club enjoyed whist party at the club rooms Tuesday evening. The rooms preesnts most attractive appearance since the recent improvements, and there were players from seven tables of pro- grssive auction bridge present. After spirited game, it was found that Mrs j, K. Sams had the highest score among the ladies, and she was presented with box of handkerchiefs, while the gentle mans prize was captured by Alex Gus. Sandwiches and coffee were served after the games, and later dancing was en- ioyed. Preceding the whist party busi- hess session of the members was held, and it was decided that the club dues would be raised to meet the increased expenses of the maintaining of the club.
 SCHOOL MEETING
 The Parent Teachers Association of the Bessemer High School held meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Through Service to Mazattan
 

Tucson, Ariz., February 1S.-After con ference with representatives of the gov- ernors of Sonora and Sinaloa, Mexico, here yesterday, Col. Epes Randolph, gen. eral manager of the Southern Pacific lines in Mexico, announced that when railroads of the United States revert to their owners through passenger service will be inaugurated from Fl Paso and Arizona points to Mazatlan, Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Crude Oil Advances
By Associated Press

BY ASs0EFaIoO
 Houston. Tex, February 1S.-An ad- vance of z5 cents barrel, carrying gulf coast crude to S2. was announced by the Humble oil and Refining Company Wednesday. The advance affects the Goose Creek, West Columbia and Hull fields. it was statedzzAt the time of the announeeuent other companies, operating in the gulf coast field had not followed the Humble company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
OBITI1ARY~

Margaret, the little 20 months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. I. Read Thoma-
 son, died Wednesday at the residence of her parents at Greeley. Funeral services at the First Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. l.. F. Stan sell, officiating. Interment at Cedar Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

The Age Herald maintains spe- cial representative in Bessemer. Mrs. H. l.. Rains is correspond ent, to whom news items should be given. Phone Bessemer 6l2-J.
 Phone Bessemer' 697.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

adopted, and the signed resolution be sent to Alabama representatives. next meeting will be held Wednesc March g. and an interesting program will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

cemetery. The pallbearers will be J. NJ. McEniry, c. E. Hawkins, J. w. Leggett, Henry Ozley and J. l. R -eder
 Dorothy Childress, the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H. c. Ch.ldress, died Wednesday at the family residence. The remains were shipped by Jacobs Wednes- day afternoon to Talbot, Ga.
 Mrs. James Newman, aged 54 years, died at her residence at Browns Station Wednesday afternoon. following a short illness of pneumonia. Funeral services from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2;SO o'clock, with interment at Brighton cemetery.
 Leon Lathem. aged 7S, died at the resi- dence of his son, c. E. Lathem, Tuesday afternoon. The remains were shipped to Maplesville Wednesday by Jacobs.
 Hicks Costner, aged & years, died at a local intiTmary Tuesday night. Funeral services from the residence, S72S Edwards street, Brighton, at 2:S0 o'clock, and in- torment at Bethlehem cemetery. l Charles Davis, aged SS years, died al his residence at Powderly Wednesday
 afternoon. The remains will be shipped
 to Fayette, Ala, Thursday morning by
 Huey & Mcconnell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
MONUMENT TO sERGT NILES

favorable report was given Tuesday evening by the park committee of the city council and the city park commits sioner to the request of Mrs. Gilbert, sis. ter of Sergeant Wilfred Niles, in regard to the erection of monument to his memory in the park. a fund having been left for this purpose by the mother of Sergeant Niles, Mrs. Maggie Davis. Ser geant Niles is buried in France, where he was killed while serving with Company D, 167th infantry. He was the first Besse- mer man with Company D to lose his life, and his mothers death followed a few months later. She left the request that a monument be erected to the mem ory of her son, and left an appropriation for this purpose.
 The Knights of Pythias lodge of Besse- mer will celebrate the fifty-sixth anniver- sary of the organization at their lodge rooms on Fourth avenue Thursday eve ming. An appropriate programme will be rendered and work in the rank of Knight will be conducted The members will aft erwards enjoy a social session, when a dinner and smokes will be served. A large attendance of members are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
BESSEMER

The B.s..mer manager of circulation i. C. E. Moore FA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

cemetery. The pallbearers will be J. M. McEniry, c. E. Hawkins, J. w. Leggett Henry Ozley and J. l. -eder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

The Preachers Association of the Bessemer High School held a meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
WHEAT AGAIN TARGET
IN DRIVE ON HIGH COST
Chicago Market Prices Show Net
Loss at Close-Other Grains.
Provisions.

CHICAGO. September 25.-Wheat to-
day continued to be the target in the
drive against high prices. with the re-
suit that the market renewed it's down.
ward trend. but not on as large a scale
as yesterday. At the finish the market
showed a net loss of 3 to ~ cents with
December 2.1SAa219A and March 2.111s
aZ.l2 Corn was off * to IL cents:
oats were down % to ~ and provisions
lower
,a Wheat continued under pressure from
nedgers, tired longs and an increasing
amount of bears. The economic situa-
tion was said to be the reason for the
increased short selling. There was a big
demand for the cereal on the break
from export houses. but even this failed
to halt the decline. Houses with sea-
board and foreign connections were good
buyers Of December. which showed less
weakness than the March delivery.
New low figures on the crop were
reached again today for the deferred
futures of corn. liquidation was on.
and while there was fair support early
1t was withdrawn later, when whea,
broke sharply. Weather favorable for
maturing the crop also was a factor in
lowering prices.
Oats showed stubborn resistance to
selling pressure. but weakened with
other grains, and also sold down to new
low figures on the crop.
Provisions were weak and lower the
decline in grains and commodity prices
being the main influence.
New York Quotations.
NEW YORK, September 25-Flour-
Easier; spring patents. 11.75a12.50; spring
clears, 9.50a10.50: winter straights, IL. 65a
100; Kansas straights, 11.30a1225.
Wheat-Spot easy; No. red and NO.
= hard. 2.52 spot, elf. track, New York,
and No. 2 mixed durum, 2.4S, elf to
arrive.
Corn-Spot weak; No. 2 yellow. 1877;
No mixed, 1.35, elf. New York ten
day shipment
Oats-Spot barely steady; No. white.
II.
Lart-Easy; middle western, 2o.35a
2c.45.
Evaporated apples dull and weak;
prunes steady; apricots and peaches
quiet: raisins steady
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
BALTIMORE LIVE sTock

BALTIMORE. Md, September 25
Especially is little cbanee in
the live cattle market this week. fair
demand for top grades, but ordinary
stock slow sales. Price today at Light
street wharf:
Beef cattle: first quality. per h.,
Bulls, as to quality, DER H.. & tn &.
COW eows; st as to quality: per h.. to s:
to quality, per h., to 8; mich cows.
5000: common to fair. per head. 5000
to 5000; calves. veal, choice. per ID.
IN 70 10; ordinary to medium. per
H.. - to is; heavy. smooth. fat. per
head, $500 to 5000: rough, per head,
1900 to 1000: common. thin. per head,
1000 to 1900.
Sheep. No. /. per lb, 8 to Z; old
bucks. as to quality. per h.. s to 8;
common. 3 to 4; lambs, spring, choice,
10 to "a; fair to good, per ID, ii to Il;
common, thin. per h., 9 to 10.
.d Hogs straight TT as a,; per ID; Is to -:
stays and boars. per h., to 9; live
pigs. per h.. IL to Il: shoatA. perslb.,
10 tn IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
LIBERTY BONDS ACTIVE
AND STRONGER IN TONE
Vigorous Rebound of Quotations
Surprise-Reassuring Feature of
the Investment Market.

NEW YORK, September Is (by
the Associated Press).-The ac-
tivity and strength of liberty bonds
constituted the most conspicuous and
reassuring feature of the week in the
investment market. those issues and
victory notes in several instances re-
covering more than half of the severe
losses sustained in the early months
of the year.
The vigorous rebound of quotations
Tor these issues occasioned surprise in
many quarters, where it was thought
that the latest price cutting wave
might enforce further liquidation. 1t
was this condition which caused heavy
selling and consequent price deprecia-
ton last spring.
Much of the recent accumulation of
these war flotations is credited to the
larger banks, industrial corporations
and insurance companies, some of
which found it necessary or expedient
to liquldate their holdings in part
during the more stringent credit con-
ditions several months ago.
Liberty I'd. Sd and 4th AIS have
shown the greatest activity and re-
Operative power, although all these
issues still remain from about 9 to IL
per cent below par. while the second
As are lowest of the group at $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
FRESH EGGS IN DEMAND
AT 81 CENTS PER DOZEN
Fair Market for Fat Young and
Old Live Chickens in
Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Md, September 25
Especially Market receipts continue
to run very light of desirable fresh
gathered eggs from nearby points.
The demand for this character of
stock is strong, keeping the daily Of
fer1ngs closely cleaned up at 81 cents
a dozen. On the other hand. there
are plenty Of "so-caIled" fresh eggs.
which are combination of held and
otherwise doubtful stock. which are
hard to move and have to be sharply
discounted There is a fair demand
the former at 35 cents to 40 cents a
pound. while the latter sells from
SO to 40 cents. Small hens, young and
old. and White Leghorns are slow
sale at a discount. Demand good for
young ducks at 80 to 35 cents a
pound. Young turkeys made their
first appearance on the market this
and over met with ready sale at SIS
cents a pound.
The potato market rules shade
lower under liberal receipts, No. l
stock selling at $1.75 to 81 per 100
pounds. while Nos. 2 and are quoted
are also lower, selling anywhere from
$3.50 to $3.50 per barrel for No. l
stock, with Nos. and 3 quoted at
S1.50 to $3.50. Seasonable native and
nearby vegetables continue to come
in freely, but the general tone of the
market is steady under a. fair de-
mand. Packed apples are selling
more briskly.
Demand good for soft eating varie-
ties, standard brands of this stock
selling at 81 to 81 a barrel; No. 2
stock, all varieties. bringing So to
$3.50; loose stock plentiful and selling
as low as 81 barrel and SO cents
to 81 per hundred pounds. Grapes
steady, demand good under light re-
ceipts at rs cents to $1.25 for four
eighths baskets and rs cents to Is
cents for small baskets. Nearby
pears are playing out and are quoted
as low as 81 a barrel for common
varieties Native and nearby dam
sons in good demand at $1.25 to $3.50
per four-eighths basket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
DROP IN FLOUR PRICE.
Wheat Declines on Baltimore Elk
change 10 Cents a BusheL

BALTIMORE, Nd, September %
(SpeciaD.-The declining prices of
wheat have brought about a correspond
ing drop in the price of -four, which
shortly will be reflected in the cost
to the consumer. Wheat on the Balti
more exchange dropped 10 cents a
bushel yesterday and the largest mill
ing company in this vicinity today an
nounced a cut of so cents a barrel
in the price of flour to bakers and
stores, making the price 1925.
Every drop of 10 cents a bushe1 in
the price of wheat, an official Of the
company explained. would mean a
drop of so cents a barrel in flour, as
1t takes five bushels of wheat to pro-
duce a barrel of -four. and the public
would be given the benefit immedi-
ately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
Money to Loan

Prevailing interest and commission.
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WASHINGTON BANK STATISTICS


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RANGE OF MARKET AVERAGES.


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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-02-12


Keeney township
F. B. Walker, deputy assessor Wa
Keeney township
Geo. H. Kunkle, deputy assessor
Wilcox township
J. E. Miller, deputy assessor Coll
yer township
E. A. Wilds, deputy assessor Coli
yer township
H. H Caw1ey, deputy assessor
Franklin township.
Reports of township treasurers and
trustees of Ogallah, Glencoe, River
side, Wa-Keeney and Franklin town
ships, also trustees report of Collyer
township were approved
Received from Collyer township
500. 43 for bridge material furnished
Collyer township
Received from Oga1lah township
5000 for Ogal1ah townships appor-
! tionment for Kulp bridge.
| Received of H. F. Kline $133-34 for
expense of returning Joe Hobl to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-02-12
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
February End, 1920

eDTudIy ZIl0, 10&O-
The Board of County Commission
ers met today in regular session at
the office of the county clerk Mem.
berss present A. H. Hamm, chairman,
S. S. Harvey and the county clerk
S. A Newcomer being absent on ac-
count of sickness. The board remain
ed in session the second. Minutes of
the last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
Bond of E. F. Oliver, treasurer of
Collyer township was approved
The following bonds were APPROX
ed
W. A. Mcconnell, deputy assessor
Ogallahatownship.
Earl Furbeck, deputy assessor
Glencoe township.
Edwad Defines, deputy assessor Riv-
erside township
H. E. Tripp,. deputy assessor Wa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-02-12

Trego County Jail
The following bills were allowed
W A Mcconnell, poisoning
prairie dogs ------ Ii 90
Hudson. Harlan, salary county
engineer for January 100 90
L S Myerly, coyote bounty PA 90
Kansas State Agricultural
college, L sack poison for
prairie dogs ----- 40
Fritz Staatz, auto hire quar-
antine case (C1evenger) SO
W Phares, janitor service
January --------- 65 90
Hudson Harlan, mileage and
expense account ------- % so
John r Parsons, expense ae-
count for January Is 80
L S Myerly, expense account
December and January 80 so
H E Trip, overseer poor 3 90
Mrs. Mary Defines, care of
Mrs. Cornellsen --- IL 25
John R. Parsons, salary for
January .------------- 50 IS
Burroughs Adding Machine
i Co., repairing machine 6 so
w Spena, juror September
| term ---------------- 81 SO
H F Osterkamp, merchandise
for Joe Reddig --- 25 25
Peter DeBoer, sheriff, mile
age -------- Z S.
Edith Shaw, clerk hire county
treasurer ---------- 100 90
Jos. E. Evans, salary January 100 90
W A Mcconnell, poisoning
prairie dogs | 50
Albert Richards, poisoning
prairie dogs - SO
H Trip, truant officer 90
F w Staatz, mileage deputy
sheriff ------- II SO
Bell Memorial Hospital, care
of John Stratton so 90
4 A L Fox, expense Foust and
Hobl case ------- e5 oc
Wa-Keeney City, light ser
| vice --------------- 100 sc
L S Myerly, juror certificates 4S &c
c. H Riggs, brooms OC
r Wilson, rent Cornellsen
house 10 o(
Chas- Cornellsen, appropria-
! ton 80 OF
c H Benson, Ex-officio county
assessor -------- SO OF
A L Fox, mileage OF
G H Benson, express freight,
postage -------=- % Al
Mccormick Mathers Com
pany, supplies ------ 81
Collyer Advance, county
printing ------ 10 9,