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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
By CAROLYN B. ELLIOTT

Mir. Erickson, Ladies and Gentlemen Not the historic one who discovered America long before Columbus day,
 but noted musician of today in the person of MT. o. Gordon Erickson, who has quite recently discovered Birming- ham as a city of musical possibilities. MT. Erickson arrived last week from Chicago to take charge of the commit nifty music here and also to assume di- rectorship of the choir at the First Baptist Church.
 BEST TALENT
 In view of the fact that the wonder full $25, 900 organ is soon to be installed in the auditorium of this church, the music committee were willing to ac- cept none but the best musical leader ship. They consider themselves for tunate that this was assured when Mir. Erickson accepted the position. In sympathy with every effort for the promotion of musical standards of the community. MT. Erickson has had wide experience in the management of church music. His Sunday evening choir in Chicago was one of the most popular weekly attractions of that city During the time of his residence there he was also soloist at the First Presby- terian Church and director of music for the Jewish temple, Sholun.
 At San Francisco last year, MT. Erickson was heard in solo every Sun day at the First Congregational Church, Oakland.
 HEARTY WELCOME Although I have just arrived Tn Bir- mingham. have been here long enough 1 to appreciate the very cordial welcome that is extended to the stranger who comes to make his home in the city . said MT. Erickson.
 "I also appreciate the things that have already been accomplished here. the work of my predecessor and the enthusiasm I have found on all sides, encouraging the development of mu- sical standards of the community. ''The First Baptist Church Is alive
 I to the community interest" Mir Brick
 1 son stated. land when our choir is or l ganixed and we have the use of the
 :, great organ it is our plan to have reg
 ular organ recitals for the benefit of
 i the public. Next will be the develop l ing of a choral society in the church to ' give the best anthems and on special
 occasions to present oratorios. Proba- >bly to present the finer choral mum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
PASTOR IS GUEST
 0F CONGREGATION
Dr.. and Mrs. Stevenson Are Greeted by 76th Street Pres
 byterians at Reception

Rev. J. F. Stevenson, pastor of the Seventy-sixth Street Presbyterian Church, with Mrs. Stevenson, were the guests of honor at a reception rendered them by the ladies' auxiliary last Wednesday evening.
 In celebration of the anniversary Of the first year of Dr. Stevensons pas torate, many friends gathered to enjoy the social hour.
 A musical programme was rendered that had been especially arranged for the occasion, appreciation for pr. Stew enson's ministry and the accomplish ments of the year were expressed, and delicious refreshments were served dur ing the evening Dr. and Mrs. Stevenson are universal ly beloved by the congregation of the Seventy-sixth street church. Coming to the pastorate just year ago, Dr. Stevenson has built the organization up from a mission to a church, which will begin the new year entirely self-sup- porting.
 During the year manse has been add ed to other property owned by the church, and the church building has un- dergone complete repairs.
 That the ministry of the pastor has been blessed Is evidenced by the number of new members who have affiliated, sev-
 enty-fve names having been added dur ing the last twelve months. The progressive spirit of the Sunday
 school under direction of the superin- tendent M. E. Feenker, and the or
 ganizer, R. A. Booth. has resulted in
 complete reorganization with the best
 modern methods in use The adult class of which E. M Thomas is president and
 John H. Frye is teacher has also shown
 unprecedented growth during the past
 year, while the Christian Endeavor socie-
 ties, with Mrs. Crawford as leader, have
 increased in membership and interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10

largest per cent of matriculations for the school of methods. The schools of diff ferent denominations that have chal- lenged each other whose reports will be published later, are as follows:
 Third Presbyterian vs. Woodlawn Fres- byterian.
 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian vs. First Methodist.
 Fairfield Methodist vs. Plunkett Me- morial Presbyterian.
 Avondale Baptist vs. Avondale Meth odist.
 WoodIawn Methodist vs. woodlawn Baptist.
 South Highlands Presbyterian vs. First Presbyterian. East Lake Methodist vs. Ruhama Bap- |tist. East Lake Presbyterian vs. Hardie Chapel. East End Baptist vs West End Meth odist.
 Handley Memorial Presbyterian vs. Norwood Methodist. Hunter Street Baptist vs Fairview Methodist.
 Ensley Methodist vs. Ensley Baptist Methodist Division A vs. Methodist Di- vision B.
 The East Lake Cumberland Presbyte- rian, with Miss Nell Bennett matricu- lar has already reported all tickets sold for the first Sunday and has called at the Sunday school headquarters for more tickets.
 Indications are that the 1920 School of Methods will be one of the largest and best of its kind ever held in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10

themselves of the privileges of our read- ing rooms.
 Second Church of Christ, Scientist, 1sly Sevond avenue. North, Cable Hall-Sun- day services at Il a. m.< <and D. m. sun day school at 9'30 a. m. Subject: Are Sin. Disease and Death Rea1?'' Reading room and free library open from 10 to 4, except Sunday, 1701 Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10

Highlands Give Points)-Rev. P. B. Wells pastor. Preaching by the pastor at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. A welcome to all.
 Trinity-Rev. A. P. McFerrin, pastor superintendent. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor.
 Fairview-211S Brown boulevard. Rev. Melville E. Wilson, pastor. Sunday school 9:4S a. m. J. T. Means, superin- tendent. Sermon by the pastor at Il a. m. Topic. Three in One" Junior at D. m. Topic. Remember Absoiem. ' Missionary Society. Monday at ! p. m. Stewards meeting. Monday at p. m. Senior League, Tuesday at 2 p. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at p. m. Orchestra and choir practice, Thursday at p. m. Come thou with us and we will do thee good"
 North Highlands-Rev. J. E. Morris, pastor. Sunday school 9:l5 a. m- E. N. Hamill. superintendent. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7.3o D. m. by the pastor. Morn. ing subject, "The Secret of Success"
 Evening. Individual Responsibility ' Good music and cordial welcome. PRESBYTERIAN
 First-Corner of Fourth avenue and |Twentyfirst street; Rev. John A. lMacSporran. minister. Morning serv- ice at II o'clock; sermon topic. Sen lsational Religion;" evening service at I7:30 o'clock; sermon topic, "The Coming Man as Consumer" Sunday school at I9:30 a. m.; A. K. Akers. superin.en- Ident: mems class at s:s0 a. m.; Dr. J. HI. Phillips, teacher; Class of strangers lat s:3o a. m.; Mrs. J. H. Montgomery, teacher.
 Second-Rev. J. B. Meacham, pastor: Morning worship at II o'clock; subject. Religion Done by Hand" Evening worship at 7:30 o'clock; subject, The Unavoidable Christ" Sunday school at 9:30 a. m; J. R. Williams. superinten- dent. Junior Christian Endeavor, 5 D. m; Senior Christian Endeavor. p. m. i;
 prayer meeting Wednesday. 7:30 p. m.; subject, What Jesus Preached About" Matthew 4:12-25. Special music at both
 morning and evening services Under the efficient leadership of Mrs. Wallace Shelby.
 Independent-Rev. Henry M. Ed |r,'nds, DID,, pastor. Morning service, Temple Emanu-El. 2100 Highland ave nue: sermon. '-rhe Voice of Silence" by pr. Edmonds. Church school at s:S0
 o'cio ok. with classes for all. Evening
 service. Lyric theatre, 2 o'clock: ser
 mon, "A Love Idyll." by the pastor. Everybody welcome. Seats free. Edgewood Community-Rev. T. g. Hickman. pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m.; H. T. Brownell. superintendent
 Ch'ldren's sermon at Il 1. m. Christian
 Endeavor at p. m. Evening service
 at 8 o'clock; subject, Christ and the
 Hungry Crowd" You are welcome. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN First-North Twenty-seventh street
 near Twelfth avenue; Rev. H. c. Val ton pastor. Phone, Hemlock 571SW Preaching at II a. m. and p. m. by l the pastor. Morning subject The Op-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10

The Woman's Industrial League of Great Britain asked 5000 firms for a statement of their experience with women as industrial workers. Nearly 1.500 replies were received from com ranies whose experience had been en- couraging enough for them to retain
 women in their employ and in many
 concerns to increase the number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
OFF T6 SCHOOL

From the congregation of the First Presbyterian church a number of young people have gone to college. Among those whose presence will be missed every Sunday during the winter are: William and Franklin Rushton, at Wash ington and Lee. Richmond. Va: Phillip Hardie at Auburn: Newton Hardie. at Lowell Textile School, Boston. Mass Charles Mills. at the University of Ala ban,a; Paul Porter, at the Presbyterian College in Anniston; Allen Rushton. at McCauley's School in Chattanooga Tenn. and Dorothy King. at Boucher College in Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
At fife Churches Today

portunity and Need of the Church To- day" evening subject, Preparation" Sunday school, s:30 a. m.; Christian En- deavor p. m; prayer meeting 7:30 ?. m. A cordial welcome to all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
EPISCOPAL

EPISCOPAL
 Church of the Advent-Sixth avenue. Twentieth street. north, Rev. M. s. Barn. well. rector. Services, nineteenth Sunday after Trinity: Holy communion, 7:3o a. m; Sunday school 9:30 a. m.; morning prayer-sermon. Il o'clock. Choral even song; organ recital 4:0 D. m. Woman 8 guild meets Monday, three o'clock. in the parish house. All Saints guild, for girls. meets Saturday 12:30 in the parish house. Vestry meets first Monday of each month, p. m.. in the parish house. Choir rehearsals Tuesday and Friday, 5:3 p. m-, parish house. Free kindergar- ten daily in the parish house, to F. Ferdinand Dunkley, organist.
 St. Mary 's-on-the- -Highlands-First ave- nue and Nineteenth street, south Oscar de W. Randolph. rector. Holy commun- ion. 7:0 a. m., Sunday school, 9:30 a. m Bible class. S:45 a. m.; morning prayer sermon, Il o'clock. St. Mary's guild will meet on Monday afternoon at 330 A full attendance is desired.
 nue and Twelfth street, south Rev. Joseph T. Ware, rector. Sunday ser vices: 7:30 a m., Holy communion; s:30 a. m.. Church school: s:X a. m; the rector's class for adults: II a. m: morn- ing prayer and sermon: 7:30 D. m; eve ming prayer and sermon. The rector will preach at both services. Saint An- drew's attempts to create congenial circles of acquaintances for new parish- toner's.
 The Church service league of Saint Andrews church, which includes both the guild and the woman's auxiliary of the parish, will meet Monday promptly at p. m., at the home of Mrs T. O. Melton. Harli Court. Department four), Highland avenue and Cliff road
 BAPTIST
 Olive Branch. East Lake. Rev. w. L. Earle pastor-Sunday services: Sunday school, 10 a. m., O. o. Smith, superin- tendent. Preaching, Ii a. m. and 7:1 p. m. B. Y. P. U.. 6:30 D. m., c. C. Jones. president Midweek prayer meet ing. 7:S0 p. m.
 LUTHERAN
 Zion, corner Avenue and Nineteenth street, Rev. H. Reuter-, pastor-The con- gregation vii observe It's annual dedica- tion day anniversary. Divine services with holy communion at 10:3o a. m. Preparatory address at 10 a. m. Preach ing and holy communion at p. m. Prera- ratory address at 7:30 p. m. The eve ming services will be conducted by che Rev. O. Graebner of ChattAnooea. Tenn. Sunday school opens at s:3o a. m. S
 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist. Twenty-frst street and Eleventh avenue. South. Leicester LeMont Jackson. first reader-Service Sunday at II .. m. and 8 p. m. Subject: Are Sin. Disease and Death Realr' Sunday school, $50 Testimonial meeting. Wednesday evening 8 o'clock. Reading rooms lill American | Trust building, open week days from s .. m. to D. m. All are cordially in- vited to attend our services and to aval
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10

held simply for discussions of doctrine" reminded pr. Simpson. But now," he
 rejoiced, we are so busy planning big pr ogramme for the kingdom we haven't
 time even for a memory of those things so long past."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

|n@ar Twelfth avenue: Rev. H. c. Wall ton, pastor. Phone, Hemlock w.
 Preaching at II a. m. and D. m. by
 the pastor. Morning subject, The Op-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
BAPTIST

Olive Branch. East Lake. Rev. w. '. Earle pastor-Sunday services: Sunday school. 10 a. m.. O. o. Smith, superin- tendent. Preaching. Ii a. m. and 7:U p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 D. m., c. [. Jones. president. Midweek prayer meet ing. 7:s0 p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-10
METHODIST

Highlands (Five Points)-Rev. P. B Wells, pastor. Preaching by the pastol at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. A welcom, to all.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12

FOR SALE-A No. / fox hound.
Is all right; a good one. Four
foxes shot ahead of him this
winter. Frank Wilcox. Yale.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
THE HOME PAPER.

Ex-Governor French once said
the following of newspapers =
Each year the local paper gives
from $500 to $1,000 in free lines
to the community in which it is
located. No other agency can OR
will do this. The editor in propor-
ton to his means, does more for
his own town than any other ten
men, and in all fairness he ought
to be supported-not because YOU
like him or admire his writings.
but because the local newspaper
is the best investment the comnu-
nifty can make. 1t may not be
brilliantly edited or crowded with
thought, but financially it is of
more benefit to the community
than the preacher or teacher. I'm
derstand me, l don't mean men
tally, and yet on moral questions
you will find most of the papers
on the right side. Today the edi-
tors of the local papers do the
most for the least money an any
people on earth"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
BRICKER SELLS
HIS DRUG STORE
Price For Store and Real Estate
Said to Be An Even 100000

c. f. Bricker has sold his drug
store, including the real estate at
the corner of Huron and Grand Ri
yer avenues to the Mercer Drug
Store Company, of Flint, Michigan
for consideration said to be an
even 100000.
According to Mr.. Bricker, the
initial payment has been made and
the new owners expect to take pos
session on February 10th.
The Mercer Drug Store Company
is engaged extensively in the drug
business in Flint and other Michi-
gan cities, having seven stores in
Flint at the present time and two
in Pontiac.
Mr.. Bricker, who retires from
the drug business, has been engage
ed in that business in Port Huron
for the past twenty years, begin
ming business originally on the
present site of the First National
Exchange bank and about ten
years ago removing to the corner
of Huron and Grand River avenu-
es, where he built this present bus
mess block.
Mr.. Bricker does not announce
his own plans for the future.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
EPIDEMIC NOT SEVERE IN
NORTHERN PENINSULA
Said to Be Due to Low Tempera-
ture and No Mild Weather

Lansing, Micn., Feb. 5-Michi-
gan's second severe influenza epi-
demic, now definitely waning was
not particularly felt in the north
.ern peninsula according to reports
from that section. This is said to
have been due to the Iact that con-
tinued low temperatures, almost
unrelieved by periods of mild wea-
Their has prevented the develop
ment of the germ.
In some portions industry was
hard hit by the epidemic, partic-
ularly Detroit, where some plants
temporarily lost so many of their
employees that they were forced to
suspend. Public utilities and the
service they gave also suffered in
southern Michigan. Telephone and
street railway companies at many
points reported scores of employees
i'll, the Michigan State Telephone
Company reporting as high as Gil
of its Detroit operators absent
from duty one day. An appeal was
made to the public to make only
important telephone calls, the re-
suit being that the available force
was enabled to handle essential
business fairly we'll while spirit
of forbearance on the part of tele-
phone users was noted.
Electric car service suffered be-
cause of the epidemic, in Detroit
and several other towns. Public
authorities ordered the cars venti-
lated at all times, despite the cold
In several towns the police forces
were considerably reduced be-
cause of the influenza. The cpl
demic was not nearly so severe as
that of a year ago, available re-
ports indicate.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
RURAL MAIL CARRIERS
RESIGNING, so A DAY

Rural carriers are resigning at
the rate of so day, w. D. Brown,
representing the National Mail
carriers association, told the SEN
ate postal committee, adding that
the service faced serious difficult
ties, unless financial relief was ac-
corded the employees soon. He ask
ed a permanent increase of APP
proximately sixty per cent over the
present base pay of $1,000 per an
mum, with a minimum base of
1920. The increased annual ex-
pense would be about $78,000,000
he said.
The carriers do not earn as
much as farm laborers # the pres
ent time, Mr.. Brown declared.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
MILLER EVANS

Announcements have been re-
ceived by Yale friends of the mar
riage at the home of Misses Ethel
and Edna Miller in Grand Rapids,
Saturday, Jan. 31st, 1920, of Miss
Edna M. Miller and Mr.. George A..
Evans.
The bride will be remembered
as teacher in Yale schools and
during her stay here made many
friends, all of whom join with the
Expositor in extending hearty
congratulations, wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Evans long and happy we'd
ded life. They will continue to
make their home in Grand Rapids.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
SCHOOL NOTES
Grade Notes

TRADE NOTES
Frances Andreae has returned
to school.
Miss Peacock, the sixth grade
teacher is i'll. Miss Knox is TAX
ing charge of the sixth grade.
The fifth grade is remembering
st. Valentines birthday by the en-
joyment of a well-filled, prettily
decorated valentine box.
Bobby Andreae is back in school
again.
Joyce Ryan is absent from school
this week.
Harvey Hydorn has returned to
school.
Many of the first and second
grade pupils are absent on &C
count of the measles.
Nina London has re-entered
school after a three weeks alb
sence.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
HIGH School Notes.

nigh OCHOOI NOIeS.
The Juniors reported a fine
time on their sleighride party to
Nellie Regan's.
Mildred P. Gin Modern History
Miss Num-, can't find the
place"
Miss Nunn-"Tm right down
at the bottom Of the page"
Is Homer affectionate? Ask Miss
Num-.
Violet gave the American Lit.
class quite an Grafton on the Con
gressional" church.
Faye quite agrees with Mr..
Drouyor that "only the wicked
laugh at others DOWNFALL"
Monday morning the American
Lit: class responded to the role
call with one of Benjamin Frank
Inns maxims. Lydia gave this
one:-"Many a little makes a
mickle."
Wholesale murders are going on
in the 10th and 18th English clas-
ses where the two Shakespearian
dramas, Julius Caesar" and
king Lear" respectively are be-
ing studied.
Miss Marshall, in Community
Civics Really, / think it very
confusing to tell the difference
between a goose and a duck"
The new song books have arriv-
ed, and the students are ENJOYING
them on Tuesday and Friday NOR
nings.
Last Thursday the Juniors or
gained their class with Helen
Palmer as president and Thelma
Ingram as secretary and treasurer.
Helen King is back in school
after an absence of several
weeks.
Several students have been sent
home on suspicion of the measles.
Miss Marshall's rhetorical div
ision have their program this
Friday.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12

On February Is and 10, Wednes-
day and Thursday, our represen-
tative from the Chicago Tailoring
House will be in Yale to display
the spring line of woolens for
made-to-measure suits. Be here
early and get your measures
taken. j. /. Rosenthal
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
FOR SALE

We have decided to use a truck
for our ice business and am offer
ing for sale bay team and 5 yrs.
old, we'll matched; new double har-
ness; new wagon and box. Must.
be sold complete. Apply
Dan Ferguson, Yale.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
ATTENTION ! FARMERS /!

Anyone contemplating buying
fence wire and posts for spring
should call and place order at
once, as we have just unloaded a
car. Goods are going fast.
F. J. Wilt. Yale
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12
Notice to the Electors of the City

According to the nomination PEE
tition papers filed in the City
Clerks office it appears that there
is no opposition to any candidate
of any political party for the sew
eral city officers to. be elected at
the regular March Primary Flee
ton for the year 1920;
Therefore, Notice is Hereby
Given that the said Primary Elec-
ton is declared off for the reason
stated above.
Dated February 18th, 1920.
Signed, BERT MCDONALD,
City Clerk.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1920-02-12

NANTED-A Small, comfortable
house for light housekeeping, to
rent or will purchase. Apply to
Mrs. Dennis Shanahan, Yale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-13
STATE PLUMBERS HOLD MEETING
 IN WATERBURY

Waterbury, May 13 - The Master Plumbers association of the state, in session in this city yesterday, had the largest attendance of any annual meeting yet held by the organization. About 200 are present. Samuel J. Wilson of the national association ad- dressed the forenoon session. Elec- tion of officers was held yesterday af- ternoon. followed by banquet at which Warden John F. McDonough of Naugatuck and Judge Robert L. Munger of Ansonia spoke.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President Harry B. Kennedy of New London first vice president. Joseph J. Mullins of Bridgeport; second vice president O. A. Peterson of New Britain; treas urer, Charles Neuman of West Ha- ven; financial secretary, George S. Bull of Hartford.
 Edward Maloney of Waterbury and O. A. Peterson of New Britain were elected delegates to the national con- vention at Pittsburgh in June.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-13
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS

On today, May 13, in 1868, having lost the battle of Langside, Mary Queen of Scots defeated by the re- gent Murray, fled to England. The poor, royal unfortunate! With all her misfortunes and mistakes, she made the greatest at Langside Field i;
 to flee to the arms of Great Elizabeth, a royal cousin! Could she hope for mercy there? Did Mary Queen of Scots not know that Elizabeth her self saw perpetuaIly looming before her the spectre of her probable il- legitimacy, that she was conceived out of wedlock (Froude), hence, the rightfu1 heir to the throne of Eng land was Mary Queen of Scots, legi- innate granddaughter of Henry VII. first monarch of the House of Tudor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-13
MANY ATTEND CELEBRATION
 OF CENTENARY

The pupil nurses of Bridgeport and St. Vincents hospitals occupied the seats of honor last night when the hundredth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer nurse, was given a fitting celebration in the High school last evening.
 Mayor Wilson presided introducing the speakers of the evening. Rev. A. F. Campbell, pastor of the Washing ton M. B. church, Dr. LeRoy Wilkes, Dr. George B. Cowen and Dr. Chas. c. Godfrey.
 A special program was arranged by Mrs. Susan HawIey Davis, includ- ing cello numbers by Miss Ruth Williams, accompanied by Miss Edna Northrop, soprano numbers by Miss Mary Hill Hincheliffe of Boston and contralto numbers by Miss Lillian Brandt of this city. Miss Brandt sang from Samson and Delilah'' and 'fThe Bells of Youth.''