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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-29
STATE OF VERMONT
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
No. COS.

ORDER or NOTICE


Whereas +. y. Sheldon, Charlotte NJ.
G. Ferguson and T. +. Hays, have filed
with the Public Service Commission of
the State of Vermont. a petition repre-
senting that they are the incorporators
of q proposed public service corpora
ton under the laws of the State of
Vermont to be known by the name of
Rupert Electric Company. with the
principal office to be located at Rupert
in the County of Bennington and that
said petition is as follows:
ITO the Public Service Commission of
the State of Vermont:
The Rupert Electric Company, a pro-
posed public service corporation. under
the laws of the State of Vermont by
its incorporators. in accordance with
Chapter 211 of the Public Service Laws
of the State of Vermont. hereby petit
lions and requests the Public Service
Commission to hold a public hearing in
the County of Bennington, where the
principal office of the proposed copora-
tion is to be located, to determine
whether the establishment and main
tenance of such corporation will pro-
mote the general good of the State. and
that such public hearing be held at
such time and place as the Public Ser
vice Commission shall designate.
F. A. Sheldon
Charlotte NJ G. Ferguson
+. F. HAYS"
Notice Is Hereby given that the Pub
lie Service Commission will hold pub
lie hearing upon said petition at the
Putnam House, Bennington. Vermont,
on the Goth day of April, 1920, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, and
1t Is Ordered that the petitioner
shall cause this Order of Notice to be
published in the Bennington Banner,
q newspaper published at Bennington
In said County of Bennington for three
weeks successfully, the last publication
70 be at least twelve days before the
goth day of April, 1920 and that the
petitioner shall, five days prior to the
goth day of April 1920, file with this
Commission copies of the newspaper in
which this Order of Notice shall have
been published
Dated this 9th day of March, 1920.
Walter A. Dutton
VIM. r. Warner
Eli H. Porter
Public Service Commission
of Vermont.
OFFICE OF CLERK.
Filed: March ., 1920.
Attest:Neil d. Clawson.
State of Vermont
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
I, Neil D. Clawson, Clerk of the Pub
lie Service Commission of the State of
Vermont. having by law the custody
of the seal and all the records, books
documents and papers Of and apper-
tanning to said Commission, hereby
certify that the pages hereto attached
is true copy of order of Notice In
Re Petition of Rupert Electric Com
pany In re Establishment. as fully and
completely as the same appear by the
original files of said Commission.
Given under my hand, and the Seal
of sTid Commission at Brattleboro,
Vermont, in the County of Windham on
this 9th day Of March A. D., 1920.
II Neil D. Ciawson Clerk
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-29

Now it appears there is alcohol in
coke. Perhaps that is why coke acts
30 strangely in the furnace.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-29

So pigs started the war between
Austria and Serbia" However. Serbia
didn't squeal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-29
They Are Putting
New Life in Me"

Mr.. w. II. Pennington,
Wharton, Ark, writes: a am
taking CaGomene Tablets and
they are putting new life in me.
| had q bad case of the grip the
last winter, and my physiciaA's
prescription did me no good |
saw that Cadomene was recon
mended for a case like mine and
sent twenty miles to get them.
Now. after using only enc week
am gaining strength, eating
with relish. aud sleeping like
a baby" etc. Any nervous.
weak. impoverished man or
woman can take Cadomeue
with certainty Of helping them
back to strength and vigor,
Every purchase guaranteed
satisfactory to the purchaser.
Sold by druggists everywhere
ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
BUSINESS CHANCES

several business changes have taken place within the past week in inc citv that effect the personnel of firms in the city Baker, Mitchell and his brother, Joe Mitchell, have purchased tne gents furnishing business of Bur- sln Bros, in Ensley, and will conduct a business under the name of Mitchell Bros. Baker Mitchell will remain in Bessemer, where he is a member of the firm of Patton Clothing Company, and the business will be operated by Joe Mitchell.
 Eugene Honeycutt has sold his in- Cerest in the Rarden Clothing Com Epany to E. B. Mayes, who will be as- sociated with MT. Rarden in future. MT Honeycutt has bought an interest Tn the Bell-Rogers Produce Company's business and will be connected with this firm.
 Frank Laird has bought the barber shop of A. J. Davis under the Grand hotel, and MT. Davis will leave soon for Oklahoma, where he will make his home.
 The Modern Woodmen of America will hold special meeting at the hall on Nineteenth street and Second ave- nue Monday evening at o'clock.
 Mrs. J. T. Galloway will organize an auxiliary at that time, which will be one Of the features of the gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
REFORM

Reform, May Special. )-A very interesting discussion took place here yesterday between Judge E. c. Crow of Birmingham and Ex-Justice J. J. Mayfield. Judge Crow spoke in the interest of Frank s. White, while Judge Mayfield represented Ray Rush ton.
 Judge Crow was billed to speak at 3 o'clock and when Judge ayfield ap- peared on the scene he was asked to represent his candidate, which he did most ably The crowd which quickly gathered around the front of Vim berly's drug store, listened with much enjoyment to the informal discussion, and the repartee indulged in. by both speakers.
 "A terrific electrical storm visited Reform yesterday. The light plant was put partially out of comission, telephone wires torn down, several places struck in town and one or more persons slightly shocked.
 Rain has fallen each day since the first of the month and it seems as if 1t will be impossible for farmers to get crops planted. The outlook is most gloomy.
 Quite a number of delegates from various sections of Pickens county are in a0ndance on the district Epworth League conference at Holt. just out from Tuscaloosa. Two delegates have gone from Reform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
PERSONAL

Misses Lenore. Mabel and Ollie Pearl Larkford entertained at their homo Friday evening, the guests being the members of the Friday Evening So- cial Club. Pink and white formed the color motif of the decorations and re- treatments and games music and con- tests were the form If entertainment. Charles Walker won the prize offered in the contest Ices and cakes were served during the evening.
 !. H. Grove of Long-Lewis Hard ware Company left Saturday for At laEtic City to attend the Southern Hardware Jobbers' convention. Mrs Grove accompa nied MT. Crowe to New York, where she will take a special course in music
 Mrs. F. l.. Huey. Mrs w " Hol- lingsworth and Miss Mollie Woodruff returned Saturday from Albany, where they attended the convention of the Daughters of the Confectionery Mrs. HerriclS Johnson. who has been the guest of Mrs. l. F. Swallow, has returned to her home in Louisville. Ky
 Mrs. F. c. Pippin and children of Courtland left Saturday for their hcme after a visit to MT. and Mrs Schuyler Harris.
 MT. and Mrs. j. C. Wilson and lit tie daughter. Minnie Jackson Wilson, are the guests of Mrs. Walter Rush on Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
SOCIETIES ELECT

At the regular meetings of the liter ary societies of the Bessemer High School Friday afternoon officers were elected in four societies for the next term of school. Ths Beta Cana and the Pershing societies had the dis tinction of being the winners of the girls and boys societies respectively, for the past year and have made an effort to interest the pupils from the grammar schools who will enter the high school next term Miss Alberta Davidson was electea president of the Beta Cana Society at their meeting on Friday afternoon: Miss Bernice Gray, vice president. and Miss Lirnie Mae Lipscomb retary-treasurer.
 George Rains was chosen to head the Pershings next term. with Mere dith Waller vice president. and Sid- ney Kartus. secretary treasurer. The Tutwilers selected Miss Ivie Pearl Ray as their president for the second term, Miss Mabel Adams as vice president, ana Miss Katie Ling, secretary-treas- urer.
 as follows: Clarence Johnson, presi- 2ent; Morris Meigs, vice president, and J. D. Boyd secretary treasurer.
 The Bullard Society erected their of ficers the preceding Friday afternoon, as follows Hoyt sherman. president; Howard Bailey. vice president, and Max Faulkner secretary.
 The Shaws will elect their officers at their next meeting
 The members of the Hatikwah Club have planned for a humorous mock trial to be given at the clubrooms next Thursday. The entertainment is being arranged by committee and all members and thelr friends are in- vited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
FOR RRIDE-TO-BE

The marriage of Miss Corinna Trot- ter to MT. Fred Coop of Tuscaloosa, Ala, was announced Saturday after noon, when Mrs. Kittrell Trotter en- tertained the members of the Junior Matrons Club and friends of the bride to-be.
 The wedding will occur at the home of the brides mother Mrs. Annie Trot- ter, early in June. and Mir. and Mrs. Cobb will make their home in Tusca- loosa. The home of Mrs. NJ. C.. Sweat man., the grandmother of the bride, was the scene of the afternoons en- tertainment and was most attractively adorned with quantities of pink roses and pink and lavender sweet peas.
 The announcement of the wedding was in the form of cards. ornamented with a picture of Miss Trotter, which were drawn from the center of the dining room table which was banked with sweet peas. The bride elect was reared in this city, where she is great y admired for personal attraction, quality of mind and beauty of char acter and where she has been a favor ito in social. school and church cir cles.
 The regular club game. forty-two, was enjoyed during the afternoon and the prizes were a ses of embroidered tea napkins and an embroidered towel. Miss Trotter was also presented with a set of tea napkins by the hostess. After the games a salad and ice course was served. Mrs. Trotten was as- sisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. $. E. Bailey and Mrs. Annie Trotter, wl,i1e Miss Ida Ragsdale kept the score on cards ornamented with pink roses. Besides the club members, the guests were Mrs. Annie K. Trotter, Mrs. s. E. Bailey, Mrs. M, c. Rags dale, Mrs. Oscar Moore. Mrs. w. E. Olden, Miss Jessie Pringle. Miss Der tka Mann Miss Mary Gray Mrs. M c. Sweatman. Miss Rachel Ragsdale and Miss Alice Ragsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
COMMUNITY SING
 AT WILSON PARK

Birmingham's community sing will be held at Woodrow Wilson park this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 This is the first time the community sing has held an outdoor meeting this season, and q large crowd is expected 10 attend.
 One of the special features on the programme will be a baritone solo by Edwara Powell Lee. Music lovers of the city are quite familiar with his pleasing voice. as he is well known in the city having had charge of the music at the Southside Baptist Church for some time.
 A soprano solo by Miss Mae Vallely is another promising feature on the programme.
 Printed programmes will not be is- sued at the sing this afternoon. Only the song sheets will be used. where the audience is supposed to sing the chorus, and through the community songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
BESSEMER E: -: ;;::: : l2L c.

Bessemer, May S.-(Specia1 )-The organization for the Salvation Army drive has been completed and has out lined plans for the drive. Bessemer has been given that part of Jefferson county that is known as the Besse- mer cutoff as the territory to be cov- cred by this organization and the quota Is S6,000.
 The executive committee is as fol- lows: George Bumgardner, chairman; H. P. Lipscomb, assistant chairman; Howe Price secretary; Dr. J. S Win ters, treasurer; Mrs. w. H. Glasgow, Mrs. w. c. Baty, Mrs. c. D. Waller, Mrs. Rose Huey. E, L. Read, w. Leg gett, Robert Mingea, John Mcconnell Lee Moody, Jap Bryant, Rev. E. G.. Mackey, Dr. C. J. Donald, L. Patrick w. H. Davidson, L. D. Hood James Alfred Gran Barron C. w. Rocket pr. H. C.. Edmundson, J. c. Mariani.
 Publicity committee: J. A. Snfder, chairman; Mrs H. l.. Rains, Howe Price and Jap Bryant.
 Teams have been appointed for the solicitation of every plant and mine in the district. The captains of these teams are; Mrs. w. H. Glasgow, Wood ward furnice; c. l.. Dean, Woodward mines and Lipscomb; C. E. Abbott, Muscoda; Jim Ross Sloss mines; Tol <AudInS, OSSlls OTdn baTIOI, nay Ben Houston, rolling mill; Henry Adams, Bessemer Soil Pipe Company; George McFall, Central foundry; Cor don Jones, U. s. c. I. P. and F. Com pany; Dr. Harry Edmundson, Brighton.
 The city proper will be under the di- rection of Mrs. w. c. Baty Mrs. George Waller, Mrs. Rose Huey, Lee Moody, E. l.. Read and Robert Mingea of the Rotary Club and J. w. Leggett, John Mcconnell and Jap Bryant of the Xii wanis Club. The campaign will be made between May 10 and 20 and m2 h interest is being manifested in thN campaign, especially by the ex- selSce men. O. L. Pearson, Worth Les$s Post commander, states that the salvation Army is worthy of the sup port of every man, and I know that each ex-service man will contribute in every way possible to the success of the campaign" Mir. Pearson served with the Wildcat division and heads the American Leigon forces in the city.
 Capt. Lacey Edmundson, who served in the Rainbow division, says: This campaign for the Salvation Army home service fund for 1920 will be an op- portunity for every man to show his appreciation toward the organization for it's good work in France"
 H. P. Lipscomb, who is assistant campaign manager of Jefferson county in this appeal. and who formerly served overseas in an engineering unit, says Not only do the eX-service men appreciate the work that the Salva- ton Army did during the war, but the people as a whole express their appre- citation for the work they are doing now. Reprost all over the state show numerous fraternal organizations, civic and labor bodies have indorsed this appeal"
 Posters have been placed over the city advertising the campaign and four-minute speeches will be made in the interest of the drive.
 
 MOTHERS DAY
 The First Methodist Church will celebrate Mothers Day at their morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
NATIONS CLUB

Mrs. George Rutledge entertained the members of the Matrons Club at he~ home on Clarendon avenue Fri day afternoon and in addition invited a number of guests .o enjoy the hos
 piIa1ities of the afternoon. The bright ness and attractiveness of Mrs. Rut- ledges home, which had been artis- tically decorated with spring blossoms for the occasion. contrasted pleasar tly with the gloom without. and ten tables had been arranged for games of forty-two. in which the guests par ticipated. Miss Rachel Ragsdale and Miss Kate Rutledge served puncn in the hall to the guests as they arrived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
PLAYGROUND BENEFIT

The playground benefit concert given in the grandstand at the state fairgrounds Friday evening proved to be one of the most successful affairs ever undertaken in the district. In spite of the indictment weather nearly 1000 people gathered to hear the con cert, which was featured by the Gen. tral- -Ensley High School band and Messrs. Stewart and Campbell the well known scotch entertainers. Mrs. Shook Keith and Miss Stacy Roberts gave delightful reading numbers and Miss Edna Chapman sang a group of songs.
 The band under the direction of Professor Amos, was composed of sev- enty boys from the two high schools, and showed remarkable training. J Ellis Brown gave talk on the Aims of the Playground" and pr. J. H. Phil lips talked on The Value of the Play ground"
 Mrs. Bonnie Leonard was general chairman of the entertainment an( was ably assisted by the chairmen and members of the association. Mrs. Conrad Boterweg is president of the association
 Cant n Davis 1on1ua ndino off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09

and attractive little baskets of bon boDs were placed on every table for the enjoyment of the guests during the games.
 The club prize. a hand embroidered towel, was won by Mrs. Tom Benton, and the guest prize. which was sim liar was awarded to Mrs. D. B. De- Shazo. Tte consolation prize, a plant n miniature basket, was drawn from a tray of clusters of pansles, which were presented each guest the lucky guest being Mrs E. l.. Read
 Miss Rachel Ragsdale and Mrs. G. D. Waller kept score. After the games salad plate with icej tea and straw berry shortcake were served in two courses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09

 Opening debate on his resolution to declare the state of war with Germany and Austria at an end, Senator Knox, Republican, Penn svdyania, declared in the Senate that President Wilson was .arbi- trarily maintaining that the na- tion technically was at war in order to coerce the Senate into ratification of the treaty of Yer sailles. "There is no excuse what ever for greatly prolonging the war beyond the signing of the ar mistice," Senator Knox said, "and the only explanation for so doing was the deliberate aim to retain all thoss autoc-atic compulsory powers with which the Executive had been endowed for the prose cution of the war in order that they might be used for other pur- poses. The President is mad for power" Senator Knox continued "It is time to end Wilson one-man rule"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
LADY ELKS

ized recently at the Elks club. at which the following officers were elcted: President, Mrs. Max Choinowsl1i: vice president, Mrs. William Launnert; sec retary and treasurer, Mrs. J. McDon- aid.
 On Wednesday evening this club will entertain at a dance for the E.lks, their families and a few friends.
 Plans are under way for a card party to be given at the club on May 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09

ing service and an effort will be made to have the mothers of the congrega- ton present. The following pro gramme will be carried out at the morning service; Organ voluntary
 Romance" (vitterbart); hymn, ouar- tet, Mother" Carrie B. Adams): of. fertory, "Berceuse" Delbruck): solo
 Tn Memory of Mother" hymn; ser mon, Rev. l.. F. Stansell, subject, Tn tluence of Mother doxology; post. lude' Tanhouser March" (Wagner) quartet Mrs. White Hornsby. Mrs. Seeli Cowan, Glenn Lawyer and D. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
BOYS, CLUB

The Ensley Boys Club recently elect eG the following officers: President
 Arvel Logan; vice president, Fred kel- ley: secretary, Frank Lawrence; treas- urer, August Fayette; business mana.
 ger, George Peck press reporter, Sam Bell. Under the supervision of Ralph Cox and Earl MacBee, who compose the play committee "A Man from Bor- neo" will soon be presented. Douglas MacLaren was appointed referee for the wrestling matches and John Candy referee for the boxing matches. The club is blaming a banquet to which the business men of Ensley will be invited to discuss the Young Mems Christian Association campaign. The different ladies clubs and all organizations will be called upon to aid in this drive. The boys have selected their camp site on the Warrior river near Birmingport. This club is composed entirely of Ens- ley High School boys and has been a big boost for athletics in Ensley. Through the leadership of MT. O. K. Weldon, one of the instructors of Ems ley High, the club expects to accom- piish much in the next few weeks. So far the wrestling champions of the club are; One hundred pound class
 Wallace Huck; 100 to 150-pound class,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
WHEAT OUTLOOK

Washington, May S.-Winter wheat pro- duction this year was forecast at 4S4.- 647 ,000 bushels, or 75.6 per cent less than last years crop. by the department of ag- riculture today.
 The condition of the crop May 1 was 9 per cent of a normal, compared with 756 on April ], this year; l00.O5 on May last year. and s71 the ten-year May l average
 The area remaining to be harvested is about 3lle5.000 acres. or 11.9 per csat isss than planted last fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
AT THE CHURCHES

Extensive preparations have been made for the celebration of Family Day. with Mothers Day at the First Christian church Sunday when an all-day sery1ce Will be held. In the morning, Rev E. II. Hutchison will preach from the subject,
 The Solidarity of the Family" In the afternoon service, which will begin at ? o'clock, following lunch at the church, reports from the various departments of the church will be given, and Rev Robert N. Simpson, pastor of the First Chris. tian church in Birmingham, will deliver the sermon. At this service Mrs White Hornsby will sing soprano solo.
 Rev. W. P. Price announces that he Will leave Monday morning for Washing ton. where he will attend the conven- tion of the Southern Baptist cl,/rches. Qr Price was chairman of the Birming- ham district during this campaign, and will give the report at the convention. Dr. Price will preach at the First Bap- tist church Sunday morning from the subject, Mothers and Men, In the evening his text will be, q Pray Thee Have Me Excused"
 Rev. Ernest Dunlap will fill the pulpit at the South Highlands Baptist church Sunday morning, and will preach on the subject "The Place That Christ and 4e Church Should Occupy in the World" In the evening his subject will be Some Difficult Questions
 Services will be held at the Christian Science reading room in the Realty build ing Sunday morning at Il o'clock, and the subject will be Adam and Fallen Man '' Services Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
|RUSHTON CONFIDENT .OF HIS NOMINATION
Short Term Candidate Thanks His Friends for
 Their Support

Confident of his nomination in Tues- days primary, Ray Rushton, candidate for the senatorial short term, issued a statement through his local campaign committee Saturday thanking his sup porters for fheir activities in his be- half.
 MT Rushton's statement Is as fol- lows: "The success which has attend cd my canvass of the state mas been due entirely to the untiring effort of tc succeed Senator Bankhead would campaign ends, l feel confident of my election, notwithstanding the short campaign, which prevented me making a thorough canvass of the state.
 T hdve delivered addresses in thirty two counties. however and thousands of good citizens in the state have told nc they approved my stand for consti- tr rtional government reduced taxation and return to first principles.
 The attempt to inject the liquor question into this campaign as an issue will be frowned upon by the thinking people of the state, who know that, this matter has been settled forever by the enactment of the federal constitutional amendment for 1at1ona1 prohibition.
 ''To my friends who have been active in my behalf, ] can only say thank you. and in the event of my election. which seems certain, | will try to deserve the hcnor you have paid me by taking an interest in my candidacy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
COSMOS CLUB

Mrs. R. H. Reed was hostess to the meeting of the Cosmos Club Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Weston, on Avenue 1.
 In response to roll call. names of fa nous invalids were given. Acts 1 and of Justice" was read, with Mrs. D. F. Sugg as leader. Mrs. Neal Dugger gave an interesting talk on ''Vegeta- bies," and read an original poem. The hostess served salad course. Mrs Weston and Mrs. D. l.. Freeman were guests