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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
GEDDES IS H0N0RED
British Ambassador Initiated Into Phi
 Beta Kappa
By Associated Press

Williamsburg, Va, December 4.-Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador to the United States, was honored to- night with initiation in the mother chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa, largest and oldest of all Greek letter fraterni- ties, and was the principal orator of the celebration of the Hath anniversary of the founding of the society at the College of William and Mary here. Prominent men and women from vari- ous parts of the country were present for the occasion, and the gathering, considered the literary event of the year in Virginia, was the largest ever held.
 William and Mary college, home of the mother chapter of the society, en- tertained the guests today and the Brit ish ambassador, under the guidance of Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, Presi- dent Wilson's physician, who is an alumnus and chairman of the endow = ment fund committee of the college, to morrow will visit Jamestown, the site of the first permanent English settle ment in America, Yorktown and other historic Virginia places nearby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
AUTO RUNS DOWN
 AND KILLS YOUTH First Fatal Auto Accident Hap pens In Alexander City When
 Car Strikes Boy

Alexander City, December 4.-(Speclal) While driving through the streets here in an automobile about Il o'clock this morning, Dr. R. A. Foshee, physician of Alexander City, struck Tommy Meadows, eight-year-old boy. The boy died almost instantly.
 It is reliably reported that the little boy unexpectedly came from behind a moving wagon that the doctor was meet ing and not moments time elapsed be- fore the boy was struck. The child was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Meadows.
 pr. Foshee went to Dadeville Satur- day night and gave himself over to the state offiicals in order that he would be allowed to render his statement con- corning the tragedy He also wanted release bond for his appearance when called on by the authorities.
 This is the first fatal automobile ac- cident in Alexander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
GERMAN OFFICIAL
 TOWS|T ALABAMA
Chief of Foreign Exchange In Berlin Wants to Organize
 Cotton Corporation

Sheffield. December 4.-fSpecia) = pr. Ludwig Bendix, chief of the bu- reau of foreign exchange of Germany. will visit the Tri-Cities next week. He will be the guest of c. w. Ashcraft in Florence.
 pr. Bendix is visiting the principal cities in the United States in an eff fort to organize corporation with a capital of $100.000.000. to finance the handling of cotton. which would be bought by the mills in Germany. It Is understood that his visit to this coun- try and his mission have the approval of the German government. It is ex- pected that he will meet with the CO., operation of the cotton growing south.
 The visitor will be given a dinner while in Florence and otherwise en- tertained in the Muscle Shoals district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
GARRETT ACQUITTED
Case Against Tennessee Represents
 tive Nolle Pressed By Government
By Associated Press

Washington, December 4.-On the ground of insufficient evidence. the go- ernment today nolle pressed the charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated, which was placed against Representative Ennis J. Garrett of Ten nessee, after Mir. Garrett's car had struck and knocked down young woman here several weeks ago. The charge of colliding, which also was en- tered against MT. Garrett. stands, and he will be given a hearing on it prob ably next week.
 Several representatives who were with Mr. Garrett just before the colli- sion told counsel for the government that not only was MT. Garrett not in- toxicated, but that there was no evil dence that he had been drinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
PREPARES FOR CONCLAvE
Sheffield Sunday Schools to Entertain
 1921 State Association

Sheffield, December 4.-(Specia1.)- General committees have been named and are at work making preparations for the convention of the Alabama Sunday School association. which will be held here early next year. From 1000 to 1900 delegates are expected to attend. J. B. Green. general secr9tary of the association. and Miss Freda Bose, a member of the Sunday school board, addressed a meeting of citizens here Thursday night, and told of the preliminary work necessary. and of the benefit that would accrue to the city by the association holding it's 1921 con- vention in Sheffield. t,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
KlWANlS TO PLAY SANTA
Huntsville Club Raises $200 for Xmas
 Presents

The Huntsville Kiwanis club has raised more than $2O0 among members for the purchase of Christmas presents for the needy children of the city. In addition there are numerous contributions of clothing. At the clubs annual election w. l.. Denham was elected president, pr. Carl Grote. vice president; Sam Thompson second vice president; Thomas N. McAllister. treasurer. and D. P. Kingsberry. secretary. All of ficers were elected by unanimous vote. Charles H. Pululey. c. L. Hackworth, c. E. Baxter. F.. D. Burwell and Wells Stanley were elected irectors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
TO VISIT WASHINGTON
Hero of V%dun to Receive Distin-
 guished Service Medal
By Associated Press

Washington, December 4.-General Robert Georges Nivelle, the hero of Verdun," will come to Washington to- morrow to receive distinguished serv- ice medal which has been awarded him by direction of President Wilson. The presentation will be at Fort Myer Mon day, and the garrison will be paraded for the ceremony.
 Tomorrow afternoon General Nivelle will be entertained at luncheon at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
Two Are Arrested

Carrollton, December 4.-(Special)- W. E. Garner United States deputy marshal, has been in Pickens county this week. serving warrants on parties who had been indicted in the United States court for distilling. Two arrests were made. The prisoners were taken to Birmingham, where they were ar raigned before a commi ssioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
Delegates Report

Tuscaloosa, December 4.-(Special.)- During the chapel period this morning at the high school the boys who were delegates from the high school to the boys conference in Birming gham last week made talks about that meeting Their talks evidenced the great enthu- siasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
THIRTEEN

French embassy and later the Secretary of War and Mrs. Baker will receive at their home in his honor. After the ceremony at Fort Myer Monday, Gen eral Nivelle will entertain Secretary Baker, General March. chief of staff, and other high officials of the war de- partment, at luncheon at the Army and Navy club. Monday night the general will leave for Richmond. Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
HUNDRED PER CENT XMAS
Old Santa Will Visit Every Child In
 Meridian This Year

Meridian, Miss, December 4.-(Spe- cia1.) )-Meridian Pythians are prepar- ing to give Christmas tree for he benefit of the poor children of the city Christmas eve. The tree will be placed on the courthouse lawn and there will be baskets containing fruits, can lies and toys for every child in the city -yho might be overlooked by Santa Claus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
MILLS RESUME WORK
Five Hundred Employees Will Go Back
 on Pay Roll

Fort Payne, December 4.-(Spscia1) Announcement was made today that the hosiery mills of w. B. Davis and Sons. employing 800 workers. will re- sume full operation next Monday. run ming five and one-half days a week. as before the curtailment schedule became effective several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
FELL CITY ORGANIZES TO
 DO BATTLE WITH H. C. OF L.

Pell City. December 4.-(Special.) A food club has been OrGanised here by the employees of the Avon dale mills in m effort to bring down the high cost of living. The local merchants offering the low est prices will get the order. The .Kluln&hanl- REes.- have submitted the lowest prices 70 fs-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
SEAL SALES HEAVY
Morgan County Red Cross Campaign
 Getting Big Results

Decatur, December 4.-(SpeciaL)- 1.-The Christmas health seal sales campaign is making rapid progress in Morgan county, reports received by E. F. Austin, county health officer, showed today. Citizens of Trinity, six miles from here, gave a box supper Friday night for the ben fit of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL. STUDENTS DISPLAY. SPLENDID PROGRESS.
Scores of Pupils Register Above 85 Per Cent In Quar- terIy Examinations-Many
 From Birmingham

St. Bernard, December 4.-(Special:) The first quarter of the present scho- lastic year came to a close Friday evening, when the reports were publicly read in the college auditorium at a formal session of the faculty, at which the entire student body was present
 A large number of students gained general average of S5 per cent, or more, and have their names enscribed on the college roll of honor. This num- Der includes many boys from the Bir- mingham district. The complete list of tinction is as follows:
 Collegiate Department = Sophomore class: J. w. Cunningham, Nashville; j.. L. White. Nashville; J. K. Hoffman, Gadsden; J. Lyng, Hannibal, Mo: L. J.. Donauer, Cullman.
 Canal Zone; c. N. Quest. Nashville; P J.. Buckley, Jackson, Miss; L. D. Spore. Birmingham; J. M Hagerty, Bessemer; W. F. Mckenzie, Selma.
 ACADEMIC CLASSES
 I. Nashville; G. P. Trudeau. New Orleans; E. E Crawford, Birmingham; R. E. Ching, Jr.. Mobile; F. A. schlaff, HanceviIle: w. A. Dyson. Gulfport, Miss; D. J. Donnelly. Corbin, Ky.
 Third academic class: W. P. Mo- Grath, Birmingham; E. r. Priest, Shelf field; c. c. Sorrel1 Birmingham; w & Thomas H. E. Trudeau, New Orleans J. D. OGara. Bessemer; c. s. Levey, Pensacola Fla
 Second academic class: D. J. Rein schmidt, Pensacola. Fla: J. c. Frank lin, Mutton. Miss; J. W. Dillon, Bir- mingham; D. B. Moore. Birmingham; " J. Osborn. Nashville Tenn.
 First academic class: E. P. Hackett Montgomery; F. J. Wright, Birming- ham; c. B. McAdam. Pensacola, Fla; J. c. Req. Nashville. Tenn.: J. F. Nal Joy, Champaign, Ill.,; L. J. Thornton, Birmingham; M. o. Sprague. Birming ham; D. F. Flynn, Birmingham; J. M. Schurr, Louisville. Ky; P. R. Reb- man, Sheffield; w. E. Lemm, Memphis. Tenn.
 COMMERCIAL GLASSES
 Fourth class: P P Dauser. Tusca- loosa; F. J. Kline. Wedona, Ky; H. A. Bowers. Jackson. Miss.
 Third class: F. c. Hoene; Montgom- cry; J. w. Sandschulte, Loretta, Tenn; P. J. Laderach, Birmingham.
 Second class: c. P. ODonnell, Bir- 1ningham; J. L. Wright, Birmingham ". E. McLane. Huntsville; J. T. Hall, Columbus, Ga; I. J. Scanlon, McEwen, Tenn.
 First class: c. F. Cnaszar. Bristol, Tenn. R. J. Brosnan, Albany, Ga.
 Special class: J. F.. Gill, Birmingham; w. l.. Harrington, Purvis, Miss.
 Preparatory class: B. H. Hoene Montgomery; w. J. Murray, Nashville Tenn. S. R. Russell. Jasper; J. F. Mur- ray. Nashville, Tenn; E. J. Kane, Nash ville, Tenn; W. E. Weidner, Chatta- nooga, Tenn; l.. J. Carau, Birmingham F. A. Brosemer, Huntsville; R. s. Mog- ridge, Memphis, Tenn; J. M. varley !. Birmingham F. E. Booth, Selma; J. r. stahmer. Birmingham; F. w. Katz Birmingham; H. J. Kribs, Jr., Birming- ham; M. J. Devine, Nashville, Tenn; A F. Morgan, Birmingham; J. J. Clark Berwind, Va.; J. F. Justin, Tuscaloosa P. J. Barry, Birmingham; A. J. Trudeau New Orleans, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
S2.50O Barn Burns

Huntsville, December Special )- A big barn on the place of William Willis on Pulaski pike was burned yes- terday morning and one mule and sew eral heaod of cattle cremated. The property loss was about S2.500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
Wedding Announced

Huntsville. December 4.-(Special.)- Mrs. Emma F. Putnam of Huntsville and Oscar Thompson. prominent far- mer of Meridianville, were married in Fayetteville. Tenn. Thursday after noon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

? children. Dolletta while here last
year made great many friends who
viii be pleased oSvisit with her again.
Also there is Happy Hooligan and his
fun house and Sic, the man with the
Buffalo Bill hair and his little horse
and COW. The new owner of the wa
ter show has made a wonderful look
ing palace of entertainment this year
and is presenting q good show. A few
years ago she startled Portland folks
by making a dive from the Burnside
bridge
Harry Waugh, the genial manager,
is still with the company directing the
affairs and Peter Gala, who has Wis
tied Pendleton each year for the past
10 years is manager of the Thrill
show" the Autokome, where the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS
WRESTLER WITH CARNIVAL

Among the Old acauaintafnces that
will be back here next week with the
Greater Alamo shows is Tony Bern
ardi. the wrestler. Tony has been
making regular annual visit TO Pen
dleton for several years. Each time
he liz welcomed by a crowd of men
folks who like TO see a good wrestl-
ing match and il seems Tony is al
was1 Eeady 70 stage one
AnS&Aher favorite is Dolletta and her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

protection OF higher education in Ore
gon. in the referendum recently taken
by the state chamber OF commerce.
Clubs in 10 counties voted favorably
on the higher educational tax act. The
good roads amendment was also act
ed upon favorably in 10 counties.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

pretty little dare devil, Mile. Lorraine,
drives her automobile around and
across big cup shaped track.
The Greater Alamo shows will ex-
hibit here under auspices of the PEN
dleton Round Up band, showing every
afternoon and evening until and in
Guiding Saturday night. May Is.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
NO COMMERCIAL CLUB
VOTES UNFAv0RABLY Y ON
EDUCATIONAL RELIEF

Not commercial club in Oregon
voted unfavorably on the bill for the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
So many commercial clubs, oranges

and other organizations of farmers
and business men have passed resoiu-
tions for the measure that the num-
ber of formal endorsements is now
more than $50.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
COMMENCING 1 O'CLOCK

Administrators auction. The follow ing property will be sold at auction on above date.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
FIVE ACRES

FIVE ACRES
 Two miles south Of Phoenix. 1 block west of Central avenue. $500 cash. balance easy terms. Four-rOom house. lots of shade. worth the money In- auire $. R. Andrus. first store south of Central Ave. bridge. bl
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11

HAVE Groom house in Tucson that is worth $70o0 but will take s6000 for it and trade for Phoenix or valley property. This house is located close in. restricted district, has five large rooms With glassed-in sleeping porch:
 has brick garage on lot, and fruit and shade all set: lot 65 1t. front. Is now paying good dividend. Address P. O. box 1044. Phoenix bk
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
c. o. McMurtry &
 Hummer
 AuctiOneerS
Administrators Sale
 WEDNESDAY, FEB. II

MILES EAST OF ROOSEVELT SCHOOL ON SOUTHERN AVE. ON THE TERRY RANCH.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11

TERMS OF SALE: ALL SUMS OF s10O AND UNDER, CASH; OVER THIS AMOUNT SIX MONTHS TIME WILL BE GIVEN. PURCHASER GIV- ING APPROVED 10 PER GENT NOTE, OR PER CENT OFF FOR CASH.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11

5-PAss. REQ AUTOMOBILE
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
For Sale-Real Estate


 CASA GRANDE VALLEY
 DEED LAND 16o acres, with house, good we'll and windmill; miles from town. $65 per acre; half cash. 30 acres or two 40's, best location, fine land on main road and near school. $50 per acre; $1,500 cash. 16o acres. miles from town, under project and good land. Only $30 per acre; half cash. s,0 acres of the best land, near Mari copa- $50 per acre.
 s. c. MILLER COMPANY g N. First Ave, Phoenix. Ariz. Casa Grande Hotel, Casa Grande-
 If
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
Auctions
AUCTION SALE 80 Horses and Mules SATURDAY, FEB. IT, 1920. ARIZONA EASTERN STOCK YDS,
 MESA. ARIZ.,
 COMMENCING AT

ARIZONA EASTERN STOCK YDS,
 MESA. ARIZ.,
 COMMENCING AT
 12:3O P. M. SHARP.
 STOCK RANGE AS FOLLOWS 50 head of mules, 4 to years old weighing from 1000 to 1,500 lbs, all mated in pairs.
 20 head of horses and mares, ages to years, weighing from 1900 to 1,700 lbs; :--so are mated in pairs. 10 head of medium mules, ranging in age around to 10 years; weighing from HOO to 1,400 lbs.
 This stock is all right out of work, grain fed, and are ready to go right to hardest kind of work. If you are in the market for good work stock, you should not fail to attend this sale. You will find them here as good as money will buy. Call and look them over and be convinced that we have what you need and want. Will guarantee all stock to be as represented.
 Terms, 10 months, at a rate of 10eo on approved note, or 20 off for cash.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
50 ACRES

s350 per acre; all in alfalfa; nicely located: the land is good. If you are in the market for something good, see this; $4000 will handle.
 SEE SHAW.
 KEYSTONE REALTY co.
 15 N. First Ave. bb
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
For Sale-Real, Estate


 TWO beautiful lots on Mcdowell road, a few hundred feet west from Central Ave. Cash only. Mrs. J. T. Hines, Dixie hotel. bb
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
For Sale-Real Estate


 20 ACRES 20 acres fine soil, good Groom house and garage; lots of grapes and fruit; improvements worth S4,000. This will produce a bale of cotton to the acre; !; good sandy loani. s4.00O will handle. Look it over. Possession at once. For buy, it can't be beat.
 CAPITOL CITY REALTY co.
 23 w. Monroe. bb
 WATCH PHOENIX GROW 160 acres of good cotton land for sale. Price s4G0 per acre. , acres all in citrus and mixed fruits. Price sS,50o.
 40 acres of good cotton land for sale Price s12,500. No Johnson grass. SC acres of good cotton land for sale. Price $525 per acre.
 SEE ROY ROGERS
 WITH N. IT. SHELTON
 2t5 V Washington If
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
Franklin D. Lane Phone 1234 6W. Adams :

Use Republican Classified Pages for Results-Read for Profit.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11

40 HEAD R. l. RED CHICKENS
 9 or 30 shocks of second cut Hegari
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
Farming Implements

AUTOMOBILE, HORSES, ETC Mccormick hay rake, 1 blow, 1 harrow, i grindstone, ? work horses, 1 sepa rator, l cart, cotton plan ter. l 600 1t. poultry wire. 1 12x12 tent house, Mccormick mower, 1 buggy, l Overland touring car, l lot of lumber, 1 16x24 tent house. 400 to 800 mesquite fence posts, 10 tons of hay in stack 1-3 and A Bertendorf steel wagon with rack, 1 50 gallon oil tank, 15gallon oil tank.
 1900 MONEY MAKER CHICKENS
 1900
 100 White I.eghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Brown Leghorns, Anconas, some Rhode Island Reds. Bring your GOODS.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11
WEDNESDAY, FEB. Il

AT 1:sO P. \.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-11

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
 FURNITURE good sideboard, 1 extra good refrig- orator, 1 large folding bed, bed springs. mattresses, tables, chairs, stoves. In fact everything to furnish a 4-room house. All cooking utensils and dishes. Tents.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-29
e. BLISS
&NA1Tv
MokZoo. OlUg
' ; {: :::|; !; HERBS

When coNSr1PATED, or il you suad
from RHEUMATISM, take each night
BLISS NATIVE HERBS TABLET, they
BARKS that act on the STOMACH.
BOWELS, LIVER and KIDNEYS. They
strengthen the bowels, and .remRve. und..
gested refuse food. the ferme'nsti3n o.
Herdy. Ark, writes: ~ was for long
time a great sufferer from constipation, but
BLISS NATIVE HERBS TABLETS
cured me. never since have had the
ANTEE in each box. At all Drug Stores,
900 doses $I.oo, small size soc.
ALONZO o. BLISS CO., WASH, D. G. 9
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-29

Mr.. .Lantz has been a member OF
the association for several years and
has served there in an official ca
pacity during the last twelve months.
His many friends as we'll as the sec
retaries with whom he worked have
expressed their regret at Mr.. Lantz's
departure, his service here having
been entirely satisfactory.
In all probability he will become
connected with the Minneapolis asso-
citation for the summer and until nc
enters Minnesota university in the
fall.
De Wayne Lancaster, the young
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-29
Mrs. Mary Conroy Dies at Her Home
Where She Has Lived for the
Last Fifty-one
.. Years.
WAS BORN IN IRELAND
Short Time After She Arrived In This
Country She Was Married and
Came West to
Live.

The death Of Mrs. Mary Conroy oc-
Cured Friday afternoon at her resi-
dence, 722 South Seventh street, at
4:30 o'clock. Mrs. Conroy died in
the same house in which she came
to live fifty-one years ago as bride.
She was seventy-three years old last
December.
A native of Sligo, Ireland. Mary
Mccoy came to this county fifty-six
years ago, settling in the east. five
years after her arrival in the United
States, she was married to Thomas
Conroy in New Jersey and she ana
her husband came directly to keo-
kuk where they lived the rest or
their married life, Mr.. Conroy having
preceded his wife in death twenty
| five years ago.
During the many years IN which
Mrs. Conroy made Keokuk her home,
she made for herself many friends.
who with the surviving relatives will
mourn her death. Mrs. Conroy was
t deyout member OF st. Peters
church and a member Of the Rosary
society.
The surviving relatives are four
children, Mrs. H c. Nasser Of Belle
CITY. Mo, John Conroy, Miss Wfni-
fred Conroy and Mrs. Robert Ewers,
all of Keokuk; one sister, Miss Wini-
fred Mccoy. of this city, and a
brother, John Mccoy, Of Wichita,
Kan. There are also five grandsons.
Funeral services will be held from
st. Peters church Monday morning
at 9 o'clock and friends are invited
to the services at the church and
also to the burial.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Workman Shows.

Few people realize the vast amount
of work required to load or unload
the paraphernalia carried by the &.
A Workman show while it is on the
road.
The Workman show carries its own
cnecial train of ten sIeepers and
twenty-five fat cars. Each spring
the cars used for Transporting the
show have to be overhauled, assur-
iance gained of their reliable solidity
in every part, repairs made when
necessary, the sleeping cars refur-
nished. and the entire train repainte1
and redecorated. They are given a
final inspection by the train master,
and if everything is found o. K, are
ready for the road.
Each fat car is sixty feet in
length. braced with heavy timbers
and steel beams, and oak boards, tWD
inches in thickness, are placed over
the regular flooring, on which the
wagons run when being pulled on or
off the train. Once in its place the
wagon is held securely by four heavy
blocks. placed at each wheel, and
then to avoid the possibility or an
accident, is tied on with heavy rope
When unloading the horses are on
the ground, the same as when load
ing, and by. means of a long iron
cable the wagons are pulled from on
end of the train to the other. Great
care must be used in taking tbs
wagons from the train. A heavy
rope is attached to the rear axle
twisted several times around an iroI
post, and the wagon gradually lie
down the runs" to the groun''
. horses hitched on and 1t is pulled t
The show lot.