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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18
NEED NEW FLAG

Attention has been called to the need of new United States flag in the park The flag presented several years ago by the Bessemer Soil Pipe Company IS faded and worn, and should~be re- ed by a new flag, as has been pointed out by public spirited woman of the city. It is believed that subscription for new flag would meet with ready re- sponse if it should be presented to the public. A handsome flag pole was do- hated at the time the flag was raised in the park, and the only thing needed is a handsome flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

of Wilkes station, and one hail. broth err John Townsend of Anniston.
 c. W. Renfro. aged 23 years, died at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital Satur- day from the effects of burns received while at work at Woodward. He was employed by the Woodward Iron Com pany as an acetyline weldag and was severely burned Friday while at work. The remains will be sent by Haey & Mcconnell to Carbon Hill Sunday at noon. where interment will take place. Renfro's home was in Birmingham, and he is survived by his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18
TROOPS ENTRAIN FOR
 SERVICE AT MEMPHIS
 By Associated Press

Knoxville, Tenn. July 17.-Infantry Company H, 100 men of Nashville, unit of the national guard of Tennes- see, and the Knoxville machine gun company of fifty men left tonight on special train for Memphis or- ders from Adjutant General Sweeney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18
CHARTER nEIIuEprn

The Bessemer Kiwanis Club is planning Tor the most pretentious entertainment gwen since the club was organized next
 Tuesday evening at the Grand hotel. A
 dinner will be served at S:30 o'clock. when the charter for the club will be de- | iivered with appropriate exercises. The
 Wpes ana sweethearts of the memD CTS will be invited as their guests for inc evening, and several prominent Kiwan- ians from Birmingham will be present The principal address of the evening
 will be delivered by Rev Middleton Barnwell, president of the Birmingham
 kiwanis Club. Following the dinner, a
 reception will be held at the Elks hall
 by the local club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18
AT THE CHURCHES

Rev. P. Price, pastor of the First Baptist Church, has returned from holding a great revival at Lincoln, Ala, and will occupy the pulpit at both services Sunday morning and evening The morning topic will be "The Best Thing in the World.'' and in the evening The Great Comforter. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., N. B. Parker, superintendent. Teacher of Baraca class. M. J. Brooks. Young men of the city ares invited to attend the Baraca class exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

tertainment has been provided to las until closing time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

The Moose Lodge will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening at their lodge rooms on Second avenue, and after their regular work a watermelon feast will be eEJoyed. All of the members are urged 10 be present, as the social features will be very pleasant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

The Age-Herald maintains spe- eisl representative in Bessemer. Mrs. Fl. L. Bains is corresponds ent, to whom rews items should De given Phone Bessemer 6I2-J. Phone Bessemer 697.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

Services will be held at the Chris tian Science reading room in the Realty building Sunday at II o'clock. The subject will be Life" Mrs. w. H. Lewis first reader. Mid-week ser vices on Wednesday evening at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

Bessemer Lodge No 45S, A. F. & A. M, will hold their regular convocation Monday evening, when there will be 8 number of candidates for the master de- gree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

Rev. F. NJ Barnes, pastor of the
 Brighton Methodist Church, will
 preach at the First Methodist Church
 Sunday morning at II o'clock. In the
 evening there will be no services at the church. Sunday school at 9;30 a. m. w. S Welch, superintendent. Senior and Junior Epworth League at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

Rev. w. F. Monk announces that he will preach at both services at the Church of God Sunday. At both ser vices special music will be rendered by Riley quartet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

nard. Elsie Murphy, Libby Mims, Fran cis Davis. Howard Isacky, Fila Rae
 Murphy, Jessie Murphy. Inda Whit
 mire, Annie Mae Puckett, Agnes Net tleman Helen Edmundson, F. G.
 Pegues. Robbie Crook, Billie Dawson, J. c. Johnson. Eugene ,Mims, Herman Kennedy, Nolen Kennedy, Gerald Da- wis, Edna Huffman, Agnes Huffman, Dolly Pegues, Eunice Brewer.
 Mrs Bruce Snider entertained at her home on South Twentieth street Friday
 morning the guests being the mem bers of the Junior Matrons' Club and number of invited guests. The house was very attractive with ferns and cut
 flowers, and nine tables were placed for progressive forty-two, which was ! the form of entertainment. Miss Fran
 cis McCampbell was the guest of honor 1 and was presented with a cut glass sugar and cream set. The guest prize and club prize were embroidered lin- gerie. and were awarded to Mrs Kit 1 treH Trotter and Mrs. J. S Winters 1 After the games a delicious ice course
 was served. There were about forty guests present.
 The Ladies of the Altar Society of St. Aloysious Church will conduct a pastry sale in the lobby of the Realty building Wednesday. Orders for cakes to be delivered Wednesday may be given to Mrs. R. l.. Zeigler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-18

At the First Presbyterian Church pr. r. O. Hellier will preach from the subject The Voice of Mighty Deep" In the evening the congregation will worship at the park where there will be a union service.
 Rev. F. H. Hutchison will use as his subject at the First Christian Church Sunday morning at il o'clock "The Palm Tree Christians" In the evening he will preach at the park when his subject will be "One Thing Thou Lackest"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10
B0LSHEVIK FORCES
MAKE BIG ADVANCE
Premier Grabski Seeks Allied
Aid IN Bringing War
10 End.
b. United Press

LONDON. July -Bolshevik
1orees are moving forward on a
b0o-mile srGnt and have advanced
more than 200 miles since the cap
lure OF Kieff from the Poles. accord
ing % dispatches from Moscow to-
day.
The red troops have passed sew
eral cities beyond ROvnO.
One wireless dispatch from the
soviet capital said "The most deci-
BiYe moment has arrived.
Goes 10 Spa.
Premier Grabski has gone TO sra
20 seek allied Intervention. This was
taken TO indicate the Poles consider
Che situation desperate
Warsaw advices said volunteers
were rushing 70 the colors. Practical
~ all Polish universities and techni-
cal schools have closed. the students
doiniug the army
Continue Advance.
The bOlsh six advance was con
tinulng on the north front A gain Of
240 miles on the part Of the red
troops will bring them 90 the Ger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10
BIG DEMOCRATIC
POW WOW JULY 20
National Committee to Meet
With Party's Presidential
Candidate.

DAYTON. Ohio. July s.-The FIRST
big political pow WOW" Of the dem
ocratic convention will be held here
July 20. when the democratic ma
tiOnal committee meets with the
party nominee, James NJ. Cox.
This was agreed today by Cox and
Homer s. Cummings. chairman OF
the democratic national committee.
after an exchange OF kilograms and
long distance telephone CONVERSE
tions. Cummings wired from San
Francisco that the full committee
Will meet here instead OF a sub-com-
mittee as originally planned. At the
conference definite decision IS eX-
pected as 20 whether Cox shall carry
out his wishes and stump the coun-
try.
To Plan Ceremony.
The notification ceremony will be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10
Hike to Sunday
School Bigger
Job Than Race

DAYTON, O., July 9.-Winning a
presidential nomination after Il
ballots would be a real big day IN
the lives OF most men, but Gov Cox
claims there was a bigger one in
his career
When I was a boy of Il years
drove from my home at Jackson
burg 70 Dayton 70 attend a Sunday
school picnic" Cox related. ut was
my first trip 20 the city and II
seemed 10 million times a bigger
day than when 1 received the demo
cratic nomination"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10
Farmers Trust Co.

At South Bend, in the State of Indiana
At the close of its business on June 80, 1920.
RESOURCES
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10

Tlanned. This function probably will
be held Aug. Z. Cox Is believed 10
favor his home. Trails End" as
the place.
For the next few weeks. Columbus
will be his main headquarters. Cox
said. He plans 70 go 10 the state cap
itol early next week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10

man border. cutting Poland of from
the Baltic states. This would create
"a corridor enabling the soviet forces
90 DC Joined by the German eX-
tremists. who were believed ready to
AID the reds.
British war Office officials attrib-
uted the crushing nature OF the red
advance 20 the cavalry OF Gen.
Budenny.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10
Condensed Statement of the Condition of
The St. Joseph Loan & Trust Co.
South Bend Indiana,
At the close Of business June 80, 1920.
pEcOTRCFS
RESOURCES

capital Stock ........ .........'..
Surplus .......'. ..............
Dividends Unpaid ................
Interest, Discount and Other Earnings. 9.
Demand Deposits, Except Banks .....
Savings Deposits, Except Banks ......
Trust Deposits, Except Banks .....,..
Certified Checks ...............
Due to Banks and Trust Companies
Trust Investments Observation-Disclosures.
Reserve for Taxes ,.........
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10
Plans Underway For
Inter Church Campaign
By United Press

By United Press.
NEW YORK. July s.-Plans were
under way today for the reorganiza-
ton Of the Interchurch World
Movement The committee Of 10 70
effect the reorganization. appointed
at last nights session Of the general
committee here. planned 10 confer
shortly with representative of de-
nominations In the movement The
sum Of $4,000 was appropriated for
reorganization expenses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10

Ota Liabilities ,OZO, ~
STATE OF INDIANA. COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH. SIS:
l. c. J. JACKSON, of the Farmers Trust Co., of South
Bend Ind, do soenly that the above
true c. J. JACKSON
Subscribed and before me- this 9th day of July
1920. il. LOVELAND. Notary Public.
My commission expires Dec. a. 1923.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10

ATHENS. July Greek troops
have taken the city OF Brussa. in
Asia Minor. defeating Turkish ma
tionists who had been holding the
city. il was officially announced to-
day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10

State OF Indiana County of ST. Joseph.
l. Stanley J. Chelminak Cashier of the Peoples State
Bank do soernny that the above
STANLEY J. CHELMINIAK
Subscribed and before this 9th day of July
1920 BERT E. KLYSZ. Notary Public
My commission expires Dec. 3. 1923.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-10

Bargain Prices on Quality Shoes
read about them in Beitner's an
nouncement next week.
6762-tf-Advt.
The evening world., 1920-05-28

Mr.. Stedman remarked that IL Prenl-
dent Wilson knew the facts In conneo-
Ton with Debs's conviction he might
release him before the notification
ceremonies on Saturday.
'lt might not be a good example to
have a prisoner IN penitentiary &c,
cept the Nomination for the Presl-
dency of the United States" he said.
II might havea tendehot to take away
the sting OF imprisonment In the eyes
OF the public"
stedman assumed bebs would be
allowed to receive the Notifcai ion
Committee In the outer office OF the
prison and that he would be permitted
TO make a speech accepting the
"honoY." '' iA'F
The evening world., 1920-05-28

would follow" declares walter T.
Arndt. Secretary to the Union, IN. an
appeal addressed TO Gov. Smith last
night. Il
Opportunities for trading anN log
rolling will be very largely eliminat-
ed There will be no autocratic Rules
Committee TO determine behind closed
doors the fate of any measure" re-
marks the appeal
The evening world., 1920-05-28
ASKS AN EXTRA SESSION.
CitiseRS talon Appeals 70 Gov.
l,s.e. smith for LeEisIntIon.

the Citizens Union. wants Gov
smith to call tho Legislature in ex-
fa6rdlnsry session to consider hous-
Ihk legislation. provide better port
ana terminal facilities for New York.
pass the women's welfare bifis and
act on Municipal Home Rule and tho
Governors recommendation for re-
construction. The cost Of the extra
session would be "offsct many times
by the advantages 20 the State which
The evening world., 1920-05-28

SIX ExperimentinE students Dead.
LONDON. May sss-An explosion dur
ing experiments in the chemical lsbora-
tory Of Muenster University resulted In
the death OF six students, says wire
less message from Berlin, Several
others were seriously Injured.
The evening world., 1920-05-28
OFF TO "NoTlFYr DEss.
peieEatlOn Goes 70 Inform Hin An
Atlanta Prison. +

Seymour stedmnn, heading a dele
sauon OF Socialists who left last night
ior the Federal Prison at Atlanta 20
notify Eugene V. Debs Of his nomina-
tton for the Presidency. smilinsly re-
marked;
I'VE will assure Mr.. Debs q, nj.
e'eetion In November and may take
up % tne matter OF Cabinet appolnt-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
"The Minstrel show"

It's the good show that's different
because it's a good minstrel show.
Just compare the appearance of ev-
erything with the Virginia Minstrel
show with others and you viii see
the difference and form your own
conclusion. You will know before
you so that this show is worth while
and you are getting the best in min
strelsy and don't Judge from other
minstrel shows you have seen. This
show is c.ean and dignifed, OF high
order, proudly sustaining a good
reputation received by years of eff
fort. The best OF them all. This
promise you can absolutely depend
on, and here is your real joy oppcr-
tunity. Now be wise and be there.
Remember the date, at Snyder Sat
urday, Aug. Z.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
A Refrigcrating Pit.

A refrigerating pit is often need
ed. Dig hole close to the north
side OF the house ten feet deep and
five feet wide. Wall II with brick
or rock and cover with a platform.
Over hole in this platform place
a bottomless box with stout hooks,
as many as you need. arranged on
the inside of the box with stout
rope for each hook. Then cover II
all with a broad hinged lid. II
does not cost more than a cistern of
the same size. In winter ill this
hole with snow and ice. In sum
mer hang therein the milk and
other food and drinks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
sherin-s Sale.

The State OF Texas, County OF
Scurry.
Notice is hereby given that by
virtue OF a certain Order OF Sale is
sued out OF the Honorable District
Court OF Scurry County, on the 9TH
day OF July, A. ID. 1920, by Nellie
Weems, Clerk OF said District Court,
for the sum OF Ave hundred. three
and 90-100 dollars and interest and
costs OF suit, under a judgment in
favor of j. X. Scoggin In a certain
cause in said Court, No. 2151, and
styled J. X. Scoggin VS.. j. s. Pogue,
placed in my hands for service, l.,
j. H. Byrd, as Sheriff OF Scurry
County, Texas, did on the 7th day Of
July, A.D.1920, levy on certain Real
Estate, situated in Scurry County.
Texas, described as follows, to-wit:
All OF Lot No. One % in Block
No. Thirty-five, in the town OF Sny-
der. Scurry County, Texas, and levied
upon as the property OF the said ].
s. Pogue, and that on the first Tues
day in August, A. ID. 1920, the same
being the 3rd day OF said month, at
the Court House door Of Scurry
County, in the town OF Snyder, Tex
as, between tn ehours OF 10 A. NJ.
and 4 p. M.by virtue said levy and
said Order OF Sale. will sell said
above described Real Estate at pub
lie vendue, for cash, TO the highest
bidder, az the property Of said ]. S.
Pogue, 49, 49,
And in compliance with law, !
give this notice b. publication, In the
En- slsh language, once a week for
three consecutive weeks Immediately
preceding said day OF sale, in the
Snyder Signal, a newspaper pub
witness my hand this 9TH day OF
July. A. d. 1920.
]. H. BYRD, Sheriff
OF Scurry County. Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Wheat Embargo On Galveston.

Dallas. Texas An embargo on
shipments of grain to Galveston be
cause of the accumulation OF from
forty to fifty cars day at the port
will become effective Monday. AUG
2. according to notice received al
the Katy railway offices here from
F.. f. Bolte. commissioner OF car
service for the Interstate Commerce
commission at Galveston. Re-
stricted shipments, however, will be
possible through issuance OF per-
mits to those who are able 10
promptly unload the grainA the or
der said.
Nine hundred and twenty cars OF
grain were said to be on Galveston
tracks today.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
A Great Remedy.

The merits of Chamberlain Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy are we'll
known and appreciated, but there is
occasionally a man who had no ac-
quaintance with them and should
read the following by F. II. Dear, a
hotel man at Dupuyer, Mont. -Four
years ago ] used Chamberlain Collie
and diarrhoea Remedy with such
wonderful results that | have since
recommended it TO my friends"
Grayum Drug Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

| appreciate more than words can
express the support given me in the
campaign just closed. shall en-
deavor to be faithful to the trust
and confidence expressed, and again
] assure every one that your support
Ia greatly appreciated. and will not
be forgotten. Cordially yours.
s Ida Kelley.
political advertisement
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
- An Old Fault Finder.

An irritable and fault finding dis
position il often caused by indiges-
ton. A man with good digestion
and bowels that act regularly Is
usually good natured. When troub-
led with indigestion or constipation
take Chamberlain Tablets. They
strengthen the stomach and cause II
to perform its functions naturally
They also cause gentle movement
OF the bowels. Grayum Drug Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Good Minstrel Show Coming.


The old and reliable Virginia Min
strel show will appear under canvas
one night only This Is now with
out doubt the largest and best OF all
real negro minstrels. Best OF sing
ing, dancing, comedy of a refined
kind. High class vaudeville such
as wire-walker. hoopro,ler. juggling,
contortionist, freater and many fea-
ture acts. making this the show that
is different because it's better than
the rest. and will surely please all
who attend. Band parade at noon
and one at night. One night only.
Snyder, Aug. Z.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Big Raise in Freight Rates.

Washington. July 31.-Authority
FOR the railroads OF the country to
increase their revenues by approxi-
mately 81. 100000. 900 was granted
'oday by the Interstate Commerce
commission. Freight rates will be
advanced about one-third. passenger
'ares one-ffth and Pullman charges
one half.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

Authorizin One and one-Half Pc,
Cent Ad Valorem Tax by Cities
and Towns OF Five Thousand or
Less Population.
Senate Joint Resolution No. -.
Proposing an amendment to Section
4 OF Article XII OF the Constitu-
tion increasing the total tax rate
that may be levied by cities and
towns having population OF FIVE
thousand or less from one-fourth of
one per cent to not exceeding one
and one-half per cent, and making
appropriation therefor
Be 1t resolved by the Legislature Of
the State OF Texas:
Section /. That Section 4. Arti-
Gle Xl OF the Constitution be so
amended as hereafter to read as
follows;
Section 4. Cities and towns hav-
ing a population OF FIVE thousand or
less may be chartered alone by gen.
eral law. They may levy, assess
and collect such taxes as may be au-
thorized by law, but no tax for any
purpose shall ever be lawful for any
one year which shall exceed one and
one-half per cent Of the taxable
property OF such city; and all taxes
shall be collectible only in current
money, and all licenses and occupa-
ton taxes levied. and all fines. for
FIXTURES and penalties accruing TO
said cities and towns shall be collec-
tible only in current money.
Section 2. The foregoing con-
stitutional amendment shall be sub
mitted to a vote OF the qualified
electors OF the State at an election
10 be held throughout the State on
the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in November 1920. at which
election all voters favoring said pro-
posed amendment shall write or
have printed on their ballots the
words. For the amendment Of Sec
ton 4. Article XT OF the Constitu-
ton increasing the total tax rate
that may he levied by towns and
cities having a population OF five
thousand or less from one-fourth OF
one per cent to not exceeding one
and one-half per cent OF any one
year" and all voters opposed to said
amendment shall write or have
printed on their ballots the words,
Against the amendment of Section
4. Article N OF the Constitution in
creasing the total tax rate that may
be Levied by towns and cities having
a population Of five thousand or less
from one-fourth Of one per cent TO
not exceeding one and one-half per
cent of any one year"
Sec. 3. The governor Of the state
is hereby directed to issue the neces-
sary proclamation for said election
and 10 have the same published as
required by the Constitution and
existing laws of the State.
Sec. 4. That the sum OF hve
Thousand dollars. or so much there
of as may be necessary, is hereby
appropriated out of any funds In the
Treasury of the State of Texas not
otherwise appropriated to pay the
expenses of such publication and
election. e H. MIME
Secretary OF State.
(Attest--A True Copy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" 10 gen.
uinc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for
over twenty years. Accept only an
pnbroken "Bayer package" which
contains proper directions 10 relieve
Headache, Toothache. Earache, Neu-
ralgia, Rheumatism, Colds and Pain.
Handy tin boxes Of IL tablets cos;
fem cents. Druggists also sell larger
"Bayer packages" ASPIRIN lie trode
mark Bayer manufacture Monoaceti-
cacidester OF Salicylicacid.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Why People buy Rat-Snap in Pref
ercnce TO Rat Poison.

% Rat-Snap absolutely kills
rats and miceI 90 What IL
doesn't Kill II scares away. go
Rats killed with RAT-SNAP leave
no smell. they dry up inside. (D
Made in cakes, no mixing with other
food. CD Cats or dogs won't
touch il. Three sizes. csc, soc.
s1.O0. Sold and guaranteed by w.
G. Ralston.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

Rev. w. L. Henderson closed a
successful. revival meeting Sunday at
Turner. There were several add
tions to the Baptist church and four
persons were baptized there Sunday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
The Best Physic.

when YOU want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain Tablets They
are easy to take and mild and gentle
in effect They are highly priced by
people who have become acquainted
with their good qualities. They
only cost quarter Grayum Drug
Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Mr.. Vaughan. Farmer, Tells How He
Lost All His Prize Seed Corn.

Some time ago sent away for
some pedigreed seed corn. Put 1t
in a gunny sack and hung it on a
rope suspended from the roof Rats
got It all.-how beats me, but they
did because ! got dead whoppers
in the morning after trying RAT
SNAP" Three sizes, csc. soc.
500. Sold and guaranteed by w.
G. Ralston
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
be- voters OF scurrr County.

lsh to express my sincere
land appreciation for the loyal
4 which ! received in the re-
'imary. Although not elected
that ! made a good race, and
feated by one OF Scurry coun-
81 ladies.
= ,ybody is my friend. and |
othing but good will toward
-yho voted against me.
Jm thanking everybody. am
lend,
b T. j. Manning.
.rPolitical ADVERTISEMENT