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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
 BISHOP MAY MAKE HOME IN THIS CITY

With view to making Birmingham his future home. Bishop James G. Can non of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South. spent yesterday In the city as the guest of Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist Church.
 Members of the board of stewards of the church called on the bishop yesterday morning and discussed with him the question of taking up his resi- dence in this city. No definite de- cision was reached but 1t Is expected that the change will be made and the announcement made within the next few weeks.
 Bishop Cannon left last night for Blackstone Va. where he will spend two days. He was for a number of years president of the Blackstone Fe- male College. which was recently de- stroyed by fire. and on this visit will look over the situation and see what can be done to rebuild the school as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
CAPITAL CASES TO
 BE HEARD IN JUNE

Prisoners charged with capital cases were arraigned in the criminal divi- sion of the circuit court yesterday morning and their cases set for hear ing during the week of June ', when all capital cases will be tried.
 There are twelve cases set on this docket, the defendants in eight of which are charged with murder. The other four defendants are charged with robbery and other capital offenses
 special venire of sixty names was drawn for jury service for the trial of capital cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
News Al Mississippi Capital
By E. F.. FRANTZ

Jackson, Miss, May 29.-(Special.) )-The night after Christmas, 1918, Will Sorsby the most prominent convict in the Mississippi penitentiary, took French leave of the authorities on the big farm in Sunflower county, and was not seen until last Saturday night, when John Rowan, an employe of the penitentiary office, walked into the jail at Wichita, Kan, armed with a requisition for his return to Mississippi to serve out the balance of his life term. After that the federal authorities have claim on him for the embezzlement of postoffice funds.
 September 29 1908, Sorsby shot and killed Charles Fitzgerald, postoffce in- spector, who had checked him up short several hundred dollars in his accounts as assistant postmaster at Clinton-be- cause Fitzgerald declined to promise not to report the shortage to Washington. Sorsby made his escape immediately after the shooting, and was hidden by rela- tives for months, when he was located in Nn attic in Clinton, arrested, tried and
 nyicted of murder April 13, 109. The
 preme court affirmed his sentence to
 penitentiary for life February II,
 Q, and he arrived at the penitentary
 rm February p, escaped December 26
 lS and on January 12 went to work
 the Santa Fe Railroad Company in
 ansas, giving his name as "Trevolian."
 ere he made good as telegraph opera
 T. and in two months was promted to ( epot agent at Vanora, being well liked a Id popular with the officers of the conl- pany because of his efficiency.
 But the state of Mississippi and the postal authorities were always after him. The postoffice department had turned the case over to Inspector w. c. Wat son of Chattanooga, and partly because of his great friendship for Fitzgerald. ne inspector killed by Sorsby, he never slept on the job. A few months ago the special agent of the Santa Fe received circular letter giving description of the fugitive murderer and emoezzler. He knew "Trevilain," and was at once struck by the similarity. His suspicious were reported to the postal authorities and to Mississippi, and after confer once with MT. Watson an agent of the state was sent to Kansas to look over he situation. Before his arrival Sorsby, pr Trevilian, had been arrested and taken to Wichita, where he was promptly identified. and admitted he was the man wanted. The railroad company hated to give up their station agent, so useful had he become. He was returned to the Sun flower county farm last Monday, and will be given no more liberties. Instead, he has been put under the gum and must do his bit in the cotton field, as do other convicts
 Several years before his escape Sorsoy had been a trusty on the convict farm, having been placed in charge of the banks at the commissary. He came ana went as he pleased and nothing was said about 1t, just so he was in his cot at night. But the night after Christ mas he failed to show up, and the alarm was sounded. He had no trouble dodging the officers, having changed his stripes for citizens clothes, and in two weeks had worked his way to Kansas, where he sought and procured employment with the railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
KNOCKED GOVERNOR WINDING

At their sitting this week the supreme court knocked Governor Russell clear out of the box on his contention that he had the constitutional right and author ity to veto a portion of appropriation bill and approve the balance of the measure The legislature had voted latge sum for the support and mainte- nance of the State Charity Hospital at Jackson. but it also tackled on a rider requiring the superintendent to devote his entire time to the management of the institution. Dr. Willis Valley, the superintendent, stated that he would re- sign If required to close his private office in town and devote himself exclusively to the hospital, and Governor Russell. not caring to see the state lose his valuable services. vetoed that rider. The state auditor and treasurer then asked a ruling of the attorney general and that official stated the governor was wrong. The trustees of the hospital then manda- mnssed the auditor to compel him to issue his warrant for the expenses of the insti- tution and the circuit court granted the mandamus. The case was appealed and the supreme court promptly reversed and dismissed the case. This leaves the hos pital without means of support, and un- less the individual members of the iegis- lature agree for the governor to borrow the money and to vote to repay it in Jan uary, 1922 the hospital will have to close. This row is unfortunate and uncalled for. No such rider was tackled on to the appropriation bill for any other state in stitution and, as matter of course, the superintendent of the hospital feels re- sentful. His resignation would be un- fortunate, for he has personally per formed every operation during his term of two years. more than 1000. and shows a remarkably small death rate. It is also true that his immediate predecessor did not perform any operations. SO that the present superintendent. devoting only part of his time to the office. has been worth a great deal to the state, and has earned his salary many times over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
Monument to Peace

Quito. Ecuador. May l.-ln the presence of the chief executives of Ecuador and Colombia. the cornerstone of manu- ment commemorative of the happy ter minatoin of the boundary dispute between the two countries has just been laid at the bridge of Rumichaca on the frontier. President Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno of Ecuador and President Marco Fidel -Sua- reg met half way on the bridge and greeted each other amid salute of ar tiliery and cheers of spectators of both pationalities. The presidents delivered addresses referring to the monument as
 asymbol of peace and friendship between their respective countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
GAUDEN'S STATUE
 TO BE UNVEILED
By Associated Press

London. May l4.-St. Gaudens monu- ment of Abraham Lincoln. which has been presented by the American people to the British people, probably will be unveiled in June. on the site given by the government in the Canning Enclosure Westminster, facing the Houses of Par liament.
 The Anglo-American Society, through which the gift has been made and which is responsible for the arrangements of the unveiling. has invited Elihu Root to maks the presentation of the statue during his forthcoming visit to Europe.
 The statue Is a replica of the bronze manument of Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln Park, Chicago. and represents President Lincoln in a standing position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
SMITH SPRUNG A SURPRISE

When the general board of trustees of the several state colleges met at the A.
 and M College at Starkville. a few days since, Prof. w. H. Smith. president of the big institution, gave them the surprise of his life by handing in his resignation. The trustees declined to accept the resig- nation at that time asking for another meeting at Jackson next week, when 1t Is understood that an effort will be made to have President Smith withdraw the res- ignation. In the event he does not, his successor will probably be selected. It is stated, and is known, that Professor Smith has received several very f1attering offers at largely increased salaries-one of them from the Department of Agricul- ture at Washington--but 1t is understood that he does not want to leave the state. The height of his ambition is to serve Mississippi as governor, and there are thousands of friends and admirers who feel confident he would have been elected to that high position last summer if he had continued in the race. Coming into prominence dozen years ago as the father of the Boys Corn Clubs. he soon became known as Corn Club" Smith-a name for any politician to conjure with in purely agricultural state. His ef- forts in this direction soon brought the farmers of Mississippi face to face with the proposition that they could make three ears of corn grow where but one nubbin has grown heretofore; that in- stead of making 10 or 12 bushels per acre. their lands could and would, under proper cultivation, produce 100 bushels or more, as number of corn club boys made more than 2S0o bushels on one measured acre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
SACRED HARPERS
 GO TO ONEONTA

The sacred harp singers of the Bir- mingham district will attend the annual all-day singing next Sunday at Oneonta. Preparations are being made by the c1t- izens, to care for some 1900 people ex- pected to attend.
 Prof. A. A. Jackson. president of the Jefferson county sacred harp branch, says that the class will meet Sunday morning at the Louisville and Nashville railroad station and go in a body. ieav- ing on the o'clock train this morn ing All members of the convention are requested to accompany the class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
FIGHTING THE WEEVIL

The Mississippi plant board has ac- cepted the invitation of the Texas plant board and has sent H. H. Kimball. chief inspector, to join in conference to study the pink boil worm situation, understood to have become rather serious in that state. For three or four months Dr. Kim ball and his assistants have been guard ing the Mississippi river to prevent the introduction of cotton, sottonseed, hulls etc., that might hide these most danger ous and destructive of all cotton pests into Mississippi, and have held up and quarantined many carloads at Vicksburg and other crossing plants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
Russians Pay in Gold

Copenhagen, May 13.-krassin, the bol- shevists' trade envoy visiting here, says payment will be made in gold of the first orders filled for locomotives and railway material for Russia. For subse- quent deliveries the payment will be made materials from stores at Petrograd Archangel and Murmansk. Russia is also willing. he says, to pay in raw materials for the gradual delivery of agricultural
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30

says the. Daily Sketch. She once had a big establishment of her own. Lincoln. the papers say, has written to his wife asking her to go to Germany. but she ad- heres to her decision to remain in this country and bring up her children as British subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
Spy's Wife a Domestic

London, May 11.-Mrs. Lincoln, wife of Igratius Tribitsch Lincoln, the former German spy deported from England and press censor during the recent Kapp re- volt. is now employed in domestic service in quiet hotel not far from London,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
JACKsON,s FIRST WAR HERO

for his country in the war for world democracy and for the suppression or the Hun, was Earl Cotton. He was killed by timbers that fell from the pilot house when the mast of the Sioux, transport ship went down in a storm. He was the wireless operator and stuck to his Key board sending out calls for help unt'i the end. and was found dead with the key in his hand. The body of the brave bay arrived here this week from France, the great oaken coffin being wrapped in the flag he had died to defend, and was given military burial by the men at- taohed to the recruiting stations, army and navy men as we'll as marines ana former service men acting as escort and firing a volley over the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
Duke of Oporto's Estate

London. May l3.-The late Duke of Oporto, uncle of the former King Manuel of Portugal. left an estate In Englan,: worth. it is said.N si.sSo.0oo. He left all his property to his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30

of ordinary clay land The consequence was that the corn crop of the state jumped ir five or six years from 31 .oo0,0)0 bushels to more than 70.O00,000, and Corn Club Smith was given the credit. He was made president of the A. and M. Col lege on the strength of the reputation thus won, and has made the most pro- gressive president that great institution has ever mad during the forty years of It's existence. In the event he remains in Mississippi he will easily be the most formidable candidate for governor three years hence. The mighty Smith family has never had a representative In the governors chair, and this is their golden opportunity.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15

One OF the gayest social functions
ever held In Ottawa took place at the
Ottawa Boat club last night, when Mr..
and Mrs Lorenzo Leland, Mr.. ana
Charles f. Hook and Mrs. George
Trimble entertained 275 guests at a
formal party. The Boat club was dec
Grated with autumn leaves and brass
vases Of asters, turning il into Il
bower Of beauty such as was never
seen in Ottawa before. The guests
were received in the ball room on the
second floor by the hosts and most
esses and a short reception was heli.
The music for the dancing was fur
nisheei by Hentrich's orchestra, and
was excellent during the entire even
Ing, The dining room downstairs was
decorated with the same scheme OF
asters and oak leaves, and brass can
dlesticks were used on the beautiful
tables. The supper was served by
the Flick Catering company aud was
one of the most delicious suppers over
served at the club, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph BaWden had charge of the sup
per, which was served beautifully.
The party did not break up until an
early hour this morning, and the
guests we're then unwilling to leave,
80 delightful had the evening proven
to be-
The out of town guests We're Or,
and Mrs. H. NJ. Bascomb, Mr.. and Mrs
George Lusk and Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Of Peoria. Madame Trimble. Mrs. Cot
ton and Miss Clara Chamberlin Of Chi
Cago, Mr. and Mrs. Baughman of Mar
settles, Miss Helen Crumpton or Cali
fornia. Mrs. Stephens Of Delant, Fla,
Mrs Hugh LELAND OF Chicago, and
Mrs Irving Vincent and daughter
Betty of Lake Forest.
j
Mr.. and Mrs. p. e. McGillvra and
Mrs. Mary Deis were guests of honor
at a farewell party given last night
at the First Baptist church by the
members of W. II. Fosters Sunday
school class The McGillvras will
leave in few days for Texas to make
their future home, and Mrs. Deis will
60 to Indiana to reside. Thirty-iive
gWsts were in attendance. Sapper
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15
TO MAKE REPLICA
OF MANDAN VILLAGE

bismarck. y. n-A model of an old
time Mandau Indian village in the
park surrounding the capital grounds
at Bismarck is planned by D.. Gil
more. secretary Of the North Dakota
Historical society The village of loa
houses, moated and palisaded, will be
used as a museum vr aborieinal rel
les.
The Mandans. whose Ori2jnal home
WHS in the western part of the state,
have been called the white Indians.
Lighter in color tina mother tribes
they have been thought by some anti
quarans to be descendants of UNI
known Norsemen who landed in Amer
lea on an expedition of which his Org
preserves no record. They were not
nomads, but dWelt in log houses in
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15

which was much enjoyed by all pres
ent Refreshments were served by
me hostess.
was recent shopper i'll the county
seat.
Several from in and around here
are attending the La Sale County
Fair today.
Mrs. Arthur ElaCk entertained Ladies'
OF the Farm Bureau one day recently.
This proved very enjoyable affair.
G.. +. Duder mOtured to Strcator
Saturday morning
Friends here Will perhaps be inter
csted to learn Miss Edna Simpson of
Esthorvillc, Iowa, is in Dcs Moines,
Iowa, whore she is completing Il spec.
ial course in a college. When Edna
was a little girl she was Il resident of
this parish, SO consequently We are
all interested To hear of her
Mrs +. Hodgson motorcd 10 ottawa
one day the first of the week
Mrs. Erkcrt of Ottawa, former res
ident of this parish passed away at
her home in Ottawa Monday, Sept l..
Mrs, j. c. Gretteneord Miss Kate
Eckert and two brothers who reside
on the home place are lett to mourn
the lossI besides other children who
reside away. Mr. Erkert departed this
earthly life many wears ago The
deepest sympathy is extended all
those left 10 mourn the loss of the
dear one, gene but not FORGOTTEN" by
all friends in and around this locality.
William Bacoin Jr. and son motorcd
To- Streator Monday afternoon,
Misses Gleims mutorod to Strcut0r
one evening the first OF the week.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15
FARM RIDGE.

Mrs. Langley ana son who reside
east OF the Ridge, motorcd to differ
emit places in Iowa last week where
they spent few days with relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hampson. also
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hampson and
children have returned home from an
auto trip TO Iowa and southern Hi.
nois
Miss Belle Locke was a week end
viaitor to Cornell
Miss Schaeyer, former Grand
Ridge school teacher, visited friends
in the Ridge last week. She is now
connected with school work in Ark
ansas. Miss Schaever while in this
community made many friends who
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15


was served AT $50 O'Clock, followed
fy a delightful informal social even
ing.
+ + =
The ottawa Macabees are planning
one of the biggest times in history
on Thursday, September l6, when they
celebrate the twenty-frst anniversary
OF their formation OF an organization
Il. +. Marley ana an OF 'le stare Oh
tcerS VIII ne III ottawa 'or tue o''
casloh. mere WIN ~ an ihi,i "'H'
or large class on Eh" 'neihpe' ~
Inc AFTERNOON lollo"'' ~ oahd''
ar o:oo cloch III me eEehiis' ar
Cf"er ihl'la'loh VIII 'aN' P'hce. II l.
tApeN'eh 'ha' why La 81 "'''""""~9
will be present.
'ohStltutiofdi day VIII Nc ops'I We"
ny 'le bauEhters ol the Any, ivan ,,'i
heN"iltloi al meeting 10 ne uto ~
Gay alterhouu a tn' noun " Ni'' w.
Wen fe,tl' III ii'%IiaH4 PIaVt. -,
faut hidtCHlo'u ol '"A an, ''"',','
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15

are always glad to hear Of her and
welcome her back in this part any
time she chooses to come.
John Harris was a Grand Ridge bus
mess translator Monday afternoon.
George Duder called on friends in
the Ridge Saturday.
Mrs Chaplin of Chicago is the guest
of Mrs. VI. J, Baldwin
Mr.. Fleetwood was a village caller
tho first OF the week.
We are sorry TO note Mrs John
Harris is not SO well as we would like
to hear. Hope for better news at an
early date.
Mrs. Baldwin was an over night
guest OF Miss Sarah Crawford Sunday
night Miss Crwaford is on the sick
list at this writing
Mr. George Clum sawed wood the
first of the week
Mrs. Ralph sutton and children
were guests few days the past
week at the John Sutton home
Mrs. Taylor. former resident of
this parish but late years of Iowa. ar
rived in lowell last week and will
stay during her sisters, Miss Ida
keiths stay in the hospital
Misses Gertrude and Mildred Locke
had as their guest Miss Mers Lowell
last week
Mrs. Worgen is enjoying visit
from her daughter, Mrs Turngit of
Pocahontas, Iowa
Mrs. 0ryille Woodward has return.
cd home from Tampico where she Wis
tied her parents. Mr.. and Mrs John B.
Miller
Miss Lillian Smith, who is employ
ed by Mrs Alvin Doty spent the week
end with Streator relatives and
friends
Mrs. Lou Deckard and children Of
this community and Mrs. Terrell and
children of Deer Park township, de.
parted Saturday morning for Indiana
where they will visit week or ten
days.
Mrs, Nora and Gertrude Poundstone
were passengers via intcrurban to
the county seat Saturday Afternoon
Herman poundstone and L. Hodg-
'''' N'if u tIlSt'iDlN vi UuSlltSS Ill
Ottawa Saturday
Otto Wollenhaupt motored to Otta.
wa one day the latter part of the week
I, Luccy was a passenger to Ottawa
Saturday.
Lowie Hess who resides north of
Ottawa, was an Ottawa caller one day
recentlq.
Frank Moore called on Strcatot
relatives Saturday afternoon
Lon DeCkard transacted business in
Ottawa Saturday morning.
Word reaches us Miss Lucille Dudcr
of Eagle Grove has been quite III
Her many friends here hope she is
much improved in health ere this.
Miss Irene Porter of the Ridge
shopped in Strcator recently.
Mrs. Emma Calkins of South Ottawa
Grand Ridge on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Lewis Antram called on Strca.
tor relatives one day the past week
Miss Ruth Mullen of Grand Ridge
was StreatOr shopper Saturday
evening.
Frank Stone and wife, also son
made trip to Ohio recently. This
trip WAS business and pleasure one
combined
Mrs. Fred Gebbhardt was one among
the many who We're county seat shop
pers on Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas are
spending their summer vacation in
the East
The Rev. Gwyn of Chicago filed
the pulpit at st. Andrews. A good at
tendance was present and ncioyed the
services. Since Rcv. James Foster
left Rev. Gwyn has offciated in both
parishes, Streator and Farm Ridge.
IL Is understood that they expect a
permanent minister ere long.
Mrs. Roy Atwood and son were re.
cent visitors at her parents in Otta.
lwa
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford of Sandy
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15

sailors, and nr. Carlton VIII assume
charge of It's direction He also viii
handle the affairs of the association
library maintained in Cohlen2 for the
soldiers who remain there.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15

towns walled for defense against their
enemies. The tribe today is almost
extinct.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-09-15

MO LtiLIt > IlRL
= Pattern 1929 Is portrayed In this
style. 1t is cut In Sizes: G. s, 10
and 2 years. A 10 year size will
require Az yards OF 81 inch mate
rial
Challie, wolfe, dotted Swiss, dimity,
bordered and embroidered materials.
also Bingham, chambrey. linen, dawn
and calico are good for this design.