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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
Russo-Japanese War

From An American Tn Asia, from the
 diary of Willard Straight, in Asia.
 Toward the end of the Russo-Jap- anese war Willard Straight was back in the whirl of Tokio. Battles had been fought. We'll as the war had r,eans certain. Everybody was ex- cited and anxious. Frederick Pal ner and others were back from the battlefields. They told of the bloody struggles in which Kuroki's armies had been engaged. Palmer was one Of the most interesting of the returned heroes" Straight wrote. "The Jap ar ese Artillery, he says, is not as good as the Russian. The latter can shoot that the Japanese. in his artillery work as in everything else, Is a textbook man. Rule and rote he can appreciate and work out-originality he has none. In organization the army doubtless has no superior in the world. but the Japanese soldier hasn't the dash and verve Of the white man.
 "After three days of fighting at Heiyingtai. Kuroki seemed to realize that he was up against it. Palmer SEW him on the hillside (previous to a great Japanese victory), so the story goes, squa.ting on his launches, hts head in his hands, looking over the dust-shrouded valley into the red sun set-his bronzed face hard. his eyes steel. The old man tried every trick and had always been driven back by 1eaden bell-fire. These people whom he had defeated stoutly for six months were holding him fast. He looked across at the Russian positions, the white smoke-puffs, the yellow brown dust. golden red with the last rays of the closing day. Then the old man arose, as one with the rheumatism, and walked toward his village head quarters. The chill of evening was ir the kaoliang, the evening breeze bore the stench Of his nations dead. the foul battle-dust, the sound of dis tanf firinxn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
SHERIFF CAPTURES BIG
 STILL IN FULL SWING.
 WOMAN TO FACE TRIAL

Tuscaloosa, November S.-(SpeciaL)- Sheriff Hughes and Deputy Sheriff J. c. Holman captured a large still in opera tie Thanksgiving Day.
 As the officers approached the house they heard a great commotion, which, upon investigation, proved to be the att tempted destruction of the still by Mrs. Lillie Gentry and her brother, Elvia Eaton. The officers caught Eaton bring ing a part of the pope out of the win dow, while Mrs. Gentry was knocking the still to pieces. The stuff in it was still boiling.
 Mrs. Gentry was not brought to jail with her brother, but will be brought down in a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
SC H 0 00L BOARD WILL
 ENFORCE COMPULSORY
 LAW-PARENTS WARNED.

Anniston, November &.-(Special. )-S. P. Ingram has just been elected as president of the Calhoun county board of education, succeeding S. w. Pace, who served the last two terms in that ca- pacity, and J. H. Martin was chosen as vice president of the board
 The board of education adopted a res- olution at it's annual meeting providing for the strict enforcement of the com pulsory attendance law. and announced that prosecutions would be started against all parents who refused to com ply with the law. s. B. Gibson, county superintendent of education, announced Saturday that he was making satisfac- tory progress in the school survey of the county. and that his report would con tain many interesting items.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
PLANS FOR $l00,000
 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
 ARE ABOUT COMPLETE

Anniston. November 2.-(Speciai.)- Plans for the Susie Stringfellow Me- morial hospital, money for the building and equipment of which was provided for in the will of the late Mrs. w. w.. Stringfellow, are being completed by the architects and work on the building will be started early in the new year.
 The memorial hospital is to be located on the eminence east of Leighton ave nue, on which the Stringfellow home is located, and will cost when completed S1O0,0Ga. The plans call for modern in- st!tution oE two stories and basement with two operating rooms and 50 rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
POWER CHIEF EXPECTED
James Mitchell Will Confer With An
 niston City Authorities

Anniston, November 8.-(Special.)- James Mitchell, president of the Alabama Power company, is expected in Anniston Monday for conference with city off, ficials and others in the mandamus pro- ceedings instituted two weeks ago by the city to compel the power company to conform it's tracks on Noble street to the grades established by the street im- provement ordinance. The arguments in the mandamus case were scheduled to be heard before Julge A. F. Agee Saturday, but second continuance was ordered pending possible settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
LEGION ELECTS OFFICERS
J. w. Coleman Becomes Post Con-
 mander at Florence

Florence, November 2S.-(SpeciaL)- At the regular meeting of the Wilson Dam post of the American Legion this week, victory medals were distributed and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J w. Coleman, post commander; J. W. Savage. vice commander; R. B. Dominck, adjutant; w. O. Gloster, finance officer; H. H. Roberts, service officer, and Henry Fox, chaplain. On December 23 a smoker will be given by the post in honor of the new officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
UNCLE SAM IS READY FOR BIG AUCTION SALE
 AT MCCLELLAN TUESDAY

Anniston, November S.-(Special) )-The government auction sale of heaters and army ranges to be conducted at Camp Mcclellan Tuesday will be attended by buyers from many cities in the south. Eleven hundred heaters and more than 800 ranges are to be sold to the highest bidder.
 Capt. NJ. M. Goodwin. the camp com mander, has received many inquiries con- corning the stove sale, and a spirited event is expjected when the auctioneer begins his work at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
PASTOR GIVEN WELCOME
All Anniston Churches Join In Big
 Sunday Services

Anniston, November S.-(SpeciaL )-The special welcome service for the Rev. Hoyt M Dobbs, new pastor of the First Methodist church, held at that church Sunday evening and participated in by several of the leading ministers of the city, was an insprational gathering of church workers. Every feature of the service was enjoyed by the large audi cree. Several of the leading churches of the city cancelled their evening services in order to permit their members to at tend the welcome service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
ODD FELLOWS BANQUET
Jacksonville Event Is Given In Honor
 of Grand Master

Jacksonville, November 28.-(Spe- cial.)-The Tredegar lodge, l. o. o. F.. gave a banquet at the Masonic recep-. tion room last night complimentary to Grand Master L. M. Buell. of Gull man, the Ohatchie lodge and Mayor c. A. Stevenson, c. T. Green and E. A. Hill of Gadsden. Grand Noble James M Wood. mayor of, this city, pre- sided at the meeting before the ban quet. There were 125 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
WEDDING IS ANNOUNCED
Former Anniston Resident Becomes
 Bride of Fl Paso Man

Anniston, November &.--(Special)-An- nouncement of the marriage of Roy How ard and Mrs. Minnie L. Carroll formerly of this city has just been received in Anniston, where it created great deal or interest among the friends of the bride. Mrs. Howard met Mir Howard while visit ing her mother in California last sum n,er. and their wedding followed last week in Fl Paso, Tex, where the groom is conducting one of the leading jewelry stores in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
Remodeling Building

Greenville. November r28.-(Special)- The first story of the Greene building on Commerce street occupied by the Singer Sewing Machine company is be- ing remodeled. The building will be repainted and decorated and a tile floor laid. It is owned by Dr. T. E. Greene. G. F. Bedford local contrac- tor is doing the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
Shower for Bride Elect

Jacksonville, November 2S.-(Spe- cial l)-A pretty miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Pearl Treadaway a bride-eleet, by Miss Willie Maude Battle yesterday afternoon. Miss Treadaway will be married to George c. Jacobus on December S. 1920, at her home in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
TAKES VACATION-WEDS
Farm Agent at Florence Marries Car
 bon Hill Girl

Florence November 28.-(Special.)- J. F. Shotts, farm agent for the Ala bama Trust and Savings bank, has returned from a weeks leave of ab- sence to Carbon Hill and surprised his many friends here by making Miss LilIie Steadman of that city his bride. Mr and Mrs. Shotts are making their home with MT. and Mrs. R. c. Redd on Prospect street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
Church Is Growing

Jacksonville, November 2S-(Spe- cial. )--Rev H. L. Aldrich of the Meth odist church, who is finishing his fourth year here will have services every Sunday instead of twice a month as previously. The church is showing rapid growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
COTTON MILL CLOSES
Scarcity of Coal Causes Jacksonville
 Industry to Suspend

Jacksonville. November 2S.-(Spe cia1. 1.-The Profile cotton mill of this city closed down last week because of a scarcity of coal. The fuel famine has been threatening for some time and this week became serious. The shut down, it is understood, is only tenn Dor1rV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
ANCIENT GIN BURNS
Origin Is Unknown, But Incendiarism
 Is Suspected

Fort Payne, November 2S.-(Special) IA cotton gin belonging to Will and Luke Smith at Collinsvile, and said to be one of the oldest gins in the county, was completely destroyed by fire early yes terday morning. While the origin Of the fire is unknown, it is not thought that it was incendiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
CONFIRMATION SERVICES
Episcopal Bishop of Alabama to Visit
 Jacksonville January 30

Jacksonville. November 2S-(Spe- cial )-The bishop of Alabama, Right Rev. Charles R. BeclSwith of Montgom- cry, will hold confirmation services here January 80 at St. Lukes Episcopal church. It is probable special pro- grammes will be given at the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
LAWYER IN PULPIT
Montgomery Attorney Makes Address
 at Jacksonville Episcopal Church

Jacksonville, November 2S.-GSpeciaL)-- Judge Lee Clayton, prominent layman of Montgomery, addressed the members of St. Lukes Episcopal church Sunday morning. There was a large attendance and the address was one of the most able ever delivered in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
NEGRESS WIELDS KNIFE

Pell City, November 2S.-(SpeciaL)-- Douglas Wills, whose throat was cut few days ago here by Annie Brookens, a negro girl, is recovering at the Ger trude Conner hospital The cause of the near fatar affair is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
HOME FOLKS NOW
 PRA|S|NG REMEDY WII-Known Birmingham Citi- zen Gives Glowing Testimo-
 niaI for Plant Juice

Considerable talk has been stirred up locally by the wonderful relief that MT. Theodore Meyer, who resides at 24oo Fifth avenue, Birmingham, has experienced from the use of Plant Juice. MT. Meyer ss a ,xelI-known plumber. and has re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29

slooo III tnls clty TOT the past % years. He stated:
 T have suffered from stomach trouble, which took the form of indigestion and dyspepsia. for long time. My kidneys were affected and I had bad pains in my back; all of my food fermented and formed gas which caused me great pain. was nervous and restless and at night could scarcely sleep. was barely able to work for weeks at time and had become badly discouraged, as no medicine that l had ever used seemed to give me relief. Finally I decided to try Plant Juice, as had heard wonderful reports of what it was doing for Birmingham people. It gave me almost instant re- lief and can truthfully state that it has helped me from the very first dose as nothing else ever did. I am feeling bet ter than have for years and give Plant Juice entire credit for my present good health. I am recommending it to all of my friends Plant Juicer Is sold in Birmingham at 'lgorton'g drug store, Fourth avenue and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
Kiwanians Start Drive

Anniston, November 8.-(Special.)-Th Anniston Kiwanis club will start it's orive in the interest of the Alabama Chil- drens society this week. An intensive campaign will be waged throughout the county during the next two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-29
Fire Ends This Mill

Jacksonville November 2S.-(Spe- cial.)-The heading mill. recently burned, which was owned by F. S. Treadaway, will not be rebuilt. It is stated that business does not justify the investment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
WAR
ON MOONSH|N|NG
I PLAN Of LAW

Memphis police and Sheriff o. H.
Perrys office are cooperating with
Bert Bates, federal prohibition en-
forcement agent, to make this city
and territory for miles around un-
healthy for moonshiners and boot
leggers.
According to Bates the swamp
lands on the Tennessee side between
Brandywine island and Island 40
contain probably a dozen distilleries.
Raids will continue until these are
cleaned UP.
One still was being dismantled Fri
day when the officers arrived. A
running gun fight with one man re-
suited in his escape. He will be ar
rested later. Bates says.
Officers with Bates yesterday were
Detective Sergeant Joe Hewitt, J. A.
Deming, prohibition officer from
Jackson, Tenn, and Deputy Sheriff
GosWiCk
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
HIGHEST COURT WILL
PASS ON CIGARET LAW

! TOPEKA, Kas., Nov. 27.-The Kan
sas anticigaret law will be tested be-
fore the supreme court of the United
States, attorneys announced when
the state supreme court allowed q
writ of error. which permits an APP
peal to the federal court.
Immediately following the state
supreme courts decision. several
weeks ago, unfolding the, law, Miss
Lucy Page CASTOR, OF Chicago, rep
.resentative Of the National Anti
lCigaret league. began a campaign in
the state to have the law enforced.
confiscating cigarets and prosecuting
vendors in various parts of the state,
according to reports received by
Richard J. Hopkins, attorney general.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
SEEK DEAD AFTER
TORNADO RACES

j PORT ARTHUR, Tex. Nov. 81
'Workmen today were searching the
ruins Of the Port Arthur Canal and
Dock company's sheds, three miles
from Port Arthur, for possible VIC
Tins of yesterdays brief tornado,
which demolished a portion Of the
sheds and killed Edward Erickson a
i16-year old bog A young woman
seen near the rheds when the
storm broke was reported missing.
Several persons were slightly in
jured by flying timbers. The lorna
do. which was Of only about two
minutes duration, did property dam
age estimated al about 500 600.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
Total employees ]. Goldsmith

sons CO. .................... 1876
l. K, .................. 100
Il, b L, ............... LOO
Dr.. Frank Jones ....,........... 500
Donated by audience Al G. Field
Ministries, matinee and night
THANKSGIVING day ....,....,... 243.66
The KiWanis Club Of Memphis. 1860
Total to date ..................$66 4.l1
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
HEIFER BREAKS RECORD
FOR BUTTER PRODUCTION

FARGO, N. d. Nov. PA North
Dakota heifer. Carnation Pioneer
Segis, No. 451S7O, has broken the
seven days world record for butter
fat production in the junior two
year-old class, producing In seven
consecutive days 24.S77 pounds of
butter fat, the Equivalent Of S1.09
pounds of 80 per cent commercial
butter, it was announced by officials
Of the North Dakota Agricultural co.,
lege.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
Former Salt Lake
Mayor Goes To Pen

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Nov. 81.
Pleading guilty to 90 charges of
misappropriation of public funds,
Edmond A. Book, former mayor Of
Salt Lake City, was sentenced to an
indeterminate term in the state pris-
on of not to exceed five years on
each charge.
Book was elected city auditor Nov.
2, 1915, and served in that position
until he became mayor Jan. /, 1920,
except the time that he was ON leave
as an auditor for the Red Cross In
Europe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
DAIRY PRODUCTS DOWN.

3 OMAHA. Neb., Nov 27.--Prediction
of what he referred to as n serious
drop in milk and butter prices was
made in an address at the chamber Of
commerce before Omaha business men
by George NJ. Wilbur, Of Maryville, o..
head Of the executive committee of the
Ohio Wool GroMers. association.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
JAP OFFICIALS QUIT.

TOXIC, Nov q --Viscount Taiira,
mayor Of Toxic, and other officials
have resigned in consequence of the
investigation started into graft scan
dals, as a result Of which there have
been 10 arrests.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
SHOT IN COLD BLOOD.

LONDON, Nov. ga dispatch to
the Central News from Nenagh, Tip
perary, Ireland. says Denis CaSey was
taken by uniformed men from his lodg
ings into the street yesterday, where
several bullets were fired into his
body He Is reported to be in a hos
pltal in dying condition.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27

TOXIC, Nov. 27.-Four thousand
miners employed in five mines have
gone on strike at Ishikawa. The men
are demanding a raise in wages. Two
labor leaders have left Toxic to or
Ganize the men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11


State of Illinois. Rock Island county as:
Probate court. Rock Island county, March
term. 1920
In the matter of the probate Of the Las,
viii and testament of John P6wers, dc
ceased.
To All Persons Whom This Nay Concern
Greeting:
Notice is hereby given that Of the 5th
was fled in the probate court Of Rock
Island county H.. asking that the last
i will and testament of John Powers, de-
ceased. be admitted to probate. The same
petition further states that the following
lesatees:
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
| Of Rock Island, H., Mrs. Kate Roach
unknown. James Powers. brother, Roc,
Island. H.. William Powers, brother. Ccun.
! ~ Waterford. Ireland, Mrs. Mary MuiIany
| sister, County Waterford. Ireland Mrs
Bridget Wheelan. sister. County Waterford
F! Ireland.
You are further notified that the hear
| ing of the proof OF said will has been Sc!
| by said court for the 3rd day of March
A. D. 1920. at the hour Of 10 O'Clock
| in the forenoon, at the court house in
Rock Island in said county, when ant
where you can appear. II you see fit. and
show cause. if any you have. why sale
| will should not be admitted to probate.
N. E. MUNSoN,
Clerk of Probate Court
| Dated at Rock Island, H.. Feb %. 1890
+. 3. Reidy. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11

and will greatly increase his floor
space.
Modern construction will feature
the new addition. There will be
no posts. steel girders being used
for supports. When the new ad-
dition is completed, the interior of
the present store will also be re-
modelled.
Work on THE new building will
| begin as soon jas the frost is out of
the ground. Nh. Scharf said today.
Schools Establish Banks.-Estab-
lishment Of savings banks in the
public schools as a step to encour-
age thrift among the pupils was
approved by the board of education
late Monday. j. e. Maxield, rep
resenting the National School Saw
lngs Service. Boston. outlined the
plan to the board and obtained its
sanction, providing the plan is ap-
proved by THE Clearing House asso-
citation. A Davenport bank. select
ed by the boston concern, will ham
die the &C oElts. dcfray all expens-
es, and n ,ke the collections. Pass
books WI be issued the pupils.
and one in the week. probably
Tuesday. will be designated as
banking DAY. Deposits will be made
through le teachers in the class
rooms. bank messengers will col
lect the deposits. The plan is in
operation in 100 cities in the east,
Mr.. Ma field told the board, and is
meeting; with success. In various
cities between Is and 80 per cent
of the pu ellis open accounts.
Surety Co. Official Here-W. L.
Taylor v, 70 president and general
manage X ot the Federal Surety COM
pany, announces the appointment
Of Grady Challes of the Continental
Casualty company as superintend-
ent OF ithe accident and health de-
partment of the Federal company
Mr.. Cha,les will enter on his new
duties Immediately.
| In addition to being an expert
enced insurance man Mr.. Challes
has All enviable military record
He saw action in the Meuse-Ar'
gon4e battles and was later attach
ed ~ Tie American military com
misSihG in Berlin with duties il
conAstfjon with the exchange o
priS0naks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11
The Day in Davenport
1eNI,r Dies Of pneumonia-

1ellier Dies Of Pneumonia A
bdff siege of pneumonia resulted
iitally to Emil Paustian, son. of Mr..
|s& Mrs. Timm Paustian, 1928 Di-
vsicn street. who passed away
Monday evening at 10 O'Clock ut his
hNe. He was taken i'll last We'd
ueiay.
Ar. Paustian was an ex-soldier,
Aeing served in the world war as
4 member of the 35th division, COM
Pay L, 18th regiment. He was on
lighting line at Commercy dur
\ the last days of the war when
Yanks were crowding toward
din and although never having
yen wounded he brought home with
m his dented and SCARED tin he'll
Ft which showed where shrapnel
. hit it and glanced Off.
Inc young man was born in Mus
etlne county, near Durant, May %
sh He was educated in the coun-
schools of Cedar and Muscatine
Eanues, coming to Davenport with
parents when young man.
ne IS survived by his parents
and Mrs. Tlmm Paustian, his
andfather, Hans Watcke. Daven-
II. and the following brothers and
lef' Herman Paustian of Wal
~ Louis Paustian and Huge
ustlan of Sunbury, Iowa, Victor
as'ian, deputy treasurer at the
TH house, Davenport. and Mrs
Peterson of Long Grove.
Ambrose to Give Play-Mem.
OF the dramatic club of St.
aorose college will stage "Phe
On the Box Harold McGraths
alaf novel, at the college audi.
sam, Monday evening, Feb. 16
earsals have been under way
some time. and the week will
vesoted to putting the finishing
eaes on the production.
Enlarge Retail St0re.-Bil
ess means much to H. E
LA, proprietor of Newman.
On West Second street. L
as ne must have more room il
ss to care for his rapidly in
asiag trade.
ordef to properly do so, h,
wmpieted plans for the cree
l a big addition to the real
present store. This addition
e % by 50 feet in dimension
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11
TO EXCHANGE.

SALE OR EXCHANGE-FIvE ACRE
home in small town. Two hours ride
from Chicago. Four room house. best
man. 7l42 St. Lawrence avenue. Chicaeo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11
GIRLS AND WOMEN


We ere charging our factory;
splendid opportunity to learn a
dignified and we'll ying trade to
enter our Overall School of In
struction. You can learn many
branche- of machine sewi-. Of ov-
erals.
Congenial surroundings, working
conditions the best, with the yerv
latest style sewing machines. A
hours per week, s to p. nj. daily, s
to II noon Saturday. Union wages.
Rapid advancement. Come in and
let US explain to you.
FEDERATION OVERALL
FACTORY
Second and Harrison Streets,
Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11
MONEY TO LOAN.

CAN ARRANGE A LOAN FOR YOU
On chattels. real property or by con-
tracts at 7To annually. AZ Best build
ing. Phone I, n,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11
BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES.

TIRES GALL NAKIsl. AccEssoRIEs
for bicycles. motorcycles. antcs: &45
bicycles, conpiete. 334.6et tall colofsD
ave stores, Us East Third stfees: 500.
ass East Socond street. D4keapert
Iowa. Fred Barr Supply Houst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS or TITLE Prepared Oh
continued 70 dste covering any real -
tate in the county. Prompt and accurate
service u Reasonable rates. Rock n
land Title D Abstract company: ": J;
0Veenay, socsetsxy: s00-212 Central
Trus. & SAVINGS Bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-11
LICENSED C-UEOPRACTOR.

HEALTH MEANS A FULL QUOTA OF
nervous energy every hour Of the day
Health means peace from aches ane
pains. Call today. nr. Liess, Chiro.
practor. o16ia Fifteenth street. Moline
Phone Moline 3S13