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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-07
comedy and a Kinogram.

Miss Marjorie Burgess Of Hoosick
was a recent guest Of friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oatman, who
have been spending two weeks va
cation with his grandfather, Charles
Oatman, have returned to their home
in Schenectady.
James Campbell spent Labor Day
at his home in Rutland.
Miss Irene Murphy is spending a
two weeks vacation in Boston.
Miss Helen Monta, who has been
visiting in Middlebury returned home
Monday.
Miss Hazel Partch of Fair Haven,
VT. was a guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson Payne for the week
end
Mrs, P. II. Mccarthy, who has been
spending week in Hoosick Falls,
has returned
George Daniels and party of
friends motored, from New York and
spent the week end with DR.. and Mrs.
f. A. Tobin.
Miss Florence HUMPHREYS, who has
been spending the summer vacation
at her home, has returned to her
school in Lawrence, Mass.
Miss Mary Church. who has been
spending two months at her home In
Canada, has returned to Hall farm.
Miss Mary Meagher has returned
from visit in Middlebury, Vt
A special meeting of Tucker Lodge,
No. As. f. and a. NJ will be held in
Masonic Hall Wednesday evening
September s, at eight O'Clock. The
NJ. NJ. degree will be conferred.
Clifford Shepard of Birmingham
Alabama, spent the week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Shepard.
MIR. and Mrs S. Center have moved
to their bungalow on Houghtcn street
Miss Elizabeth Horton Of Saratoga
spent Labor Day with her sister Mrs
]. Ed. Mosher.
Fss Lillian Buchanan OF Benning
ton spent the week end with hei
sister Mrs. Herbert Walbridge.
Mrs. Eliza J. Wyman. widow of th'
late James S Yelling passed away
Sunday morning, September at he
home in North Bennington. Mrs
yelling was born in Tryingham
Mass, in 1929 and July 26 observed
her ninty+irst birthday. Ncyembe
26, 1851 she was MARI ed to Roya
! l.. Houghton and in 1888 was marrie'
for the second time to James S. Well
! ing. Mr.. yelling died in 1901. b,
her first marriage three children
were born, Carrie e. Phillips 0
Washington, y. c.. Charles +. Hough
ton. who died in 1911 and Georg'
| +. Houghton Of North Bennington
She also has four grandchildren liy
ing; Edward S, Phillips, Florenc
Phillips Haas, Louise Phillips am
Dorothy Houghton Scott and fou
great grandchildren. One brother su
wives her, Charles Wyman Of Hoosic
Falls. N. Y. Mrs. yelling has live
in North Bennington siXty-five year
and has spent sixty years in her HON
on Houghton street where she passe
away She has always been remark
ably bright and active and her fna
sickness was only CT a few days dul
alton. She was woman whom ever
body liked and one was always sur
of pleasant smile and CHEEKY gree
ing, The funeral will be held at he
late home Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock The pastor Rev w. r. Han
lin of the Congregational church wi
ofhciate. Interment will be private.
Miss Grace Newton spent Sunda
with Mrs Davis in White Creek, \
Y.
Miss Marion Elmer Of Mddlebur,
VT, High school teacher of matht
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-07
Room With an Echo.

A wonderful echo can be heard in
room in the castle Of Simonetta, near
Milan. A loud noise, sucn as a pistol
shot, is repeated 60 Zines.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-07
RABBITS and FERRITS
Rabbits Of all kinds.

Both white and brown ferrets
All In EeOd condition. Prices reasonable
NEWMAN HARRINGTON
Tel. 53S-M. bennington, VT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
.ROUNTREE IS MADE ]. THE FIELD DIRECTOR Will Supervise Route of Motor Transport
 Corps

J. A. Rountree was called to. Wash ington yesterday to become field di- rector of the motor transport corps convoy on it's tour of the continent over the Bankhead National highway, beginning next Monday.
 MT. Rountree will leave for Wash ington today to complete details for the tour He will have charge of ar ranging for the entertainment of the troops at points where they spend the night, and looking after their comfort generally. Local entertainments will
 be left in the hands of the citizens of the towns and cities to be visited. he announced.
 MT. Rountree announced that head quarters for the convoy would be maintained in Birmingham, and any information relative to road conditions and planned entertainments will be re-
 ceiyed at the headquarters of the Bankhead National highway here. and forwarded to him daily. He will keep in daily touch with the Birmingham office on the trip from Washington to Los Angeles.
 Gen. Charles B. Drake. chief of the morton transport corps, in a letter to MT. Rountree yesterday, declared that details of the tour in soS far as they relate to roads to be travelled and the supply of the convoy would be left to the field director.
 The Birmingham Automobile Club al- ready is busy arranging for an escort to meet the convoy at the St. Clair county line and accompany it to Bir- mingham. The city authorities will be invited to cooperate in making the stay of the convoy here as pleasant as possible. The caravan will reach Bir- mingham shortly after noon July 6. and will spend the night here.
 Thornton Estes. president of the Bfr mingham Automobile Club, has ar ranged with the Southern Club to ex- tend to the officers and guests in the convoy the privileges of the club dur ing their stay here.' The members of the Automobile Club will be invited to join the escort of honor for the convoy at the St. Clair line. and automobile dealers also will be asked to send cars to meet the troops.
 Various forms of entertainment are being considered and will be an- nounced as soon as plans have reached a definite stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
LOOK FOR RAISE ID COVER COSTS
Trolley Freight In Birming. ham District Too Neces-
 sary to Be Discontinued

Charles Jones, assistant general manager of the Chamber of Commerce, has returned from Montgomery. where he assisted in presenting the protest of merchants against the abandonment of the less than carload freight service of the B. R.. L. & P. Company between Birmingham and Bessemer.
 MT. Jones said the company filed fig ures that showed loss in this service of over s3,000 during the first fonr months of the year.
 But numbers of merchants protested that the abandonment of the service would inflict a hardship op them be- cause they were not able to maintain motor trucks
 The traffic bureau contended that the company was not entitled to relief because one part of it's service did not pay. The service, it was argued, should be regarded as whole. The trunk lines were made an illustration. The railroads do not claim to be mak- ing money in the passenger service. yet they do not ask for increases in passenger rates. The increase in freight rates is scheduled to make up for all deficiencies. it was represented.
 The traffic bureau officials incline to the belief that the public service commission will decide that the less than carload service shall be main tained. even though there is some re- vampment of charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
REALTORS RETURN
 FROM CONVENTION Disappointed In Not Getting
 Next Meeting &
 kSla Here .f5

Returning from Kansas City, where the convention of real estate men of the country was held, members of the local delegation say strong opposition de- veloped to Birmlngham's claim for the convention in 1922
 Only three members of the delegation of nine have returned so far, the others remaining for few days in St. Louis and other points on the return trip. Ina returning members are Fred M. Cumbas. secretary of the exchange; I. c. Beatty and A. A. Gamble.
 The convention was very large, said Mr. Cumbas, there being 100 per cent increase In the number of delegates over the previous one held in Atlantic Qty.
 Several side lights on the convfntion were given by the returned deldgates. The amusements included in the elabora ate plan a broncho busting contest at the Kansas City stock yards
 Another interesting feature of the con- vention was that the smallest bureau in the national association won the prize for the largest attendance. This cup went to Winston-Salem. N. C.. town with twenty-one members, twenty of whom were at the convention.
 Birmingham took a leading part in the business sessions. members of the local delegations taking seats in many >se committees. Robert Jemson of tha Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Com pany was made a member of several committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
WOULD TAKE OVER
 JEFFERSON BANK Stockholders Desire Posses sion of Office Building.
 Raising Funds

Making plans for the operation of the Jefferson County Bank building on their own account. the former stockholders and depositors of the bank have raised half the capital necessary to secure pos session of the building, it is stated by several of them.
 Active efforts have been made by the depositors. stockholders and creditors to form corporation with enough capt. tai to obtain the building and bank from the trusteeship of D. F. Green, state superintendent of banks. and oper- ate. it. They plan to declare dividenda on their earnings and in this way reim- burse the .depositors and pay the credi- tors and stockholders.
 The Jefferscn County Savings Bank closed it's doors and went into tho process of liquidation in 1916, when it went into the hands of a receiver. It has since been under the supervision of the state superintendent of banks-
 A meeting of those interested in the proposition was held recently and 1t was found that half the necessary capital for floating the proposition had been sub- scribed and that prospects for obtaining the remainder were bright. A commit tee was appointed to interest the Civic Association and other civic bodies and to secure their aid. &
 Fhe Jefferson County Bank building in it's present condition has created great deal of interest and several offers have been made by individuals and corpora tions to secure control of it. One of the offers made to D. r. Green. superinten- dent of banks. was considerably more than 2. .0oo.0oo. but he refused to sell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
PROPOSE BRAGG AS ALUMNI SECRETARY Many Telegrams Received Yesterday By Auburn Men
 of Birmingham

Auburn alumni in many parts of the state are suggesting Prof. Thomas Bragg, formerly of the Auburn faculty as the man for secretary of the genera alumni association.
 Telegrams have been received in the last day or two from Auburn men now scattered throughout the country, all ad- vocating Professor Bragg for the new work.
 Tomorrow the executive committee of the general alumni association will | gather at 1 o'clock in the afternoon in the rooms of the Civic Association to formulate plans for creating the office of general secretary and otherwise get ting the general association in working order.
 "Bill' Streit, president of the Jeffer- son County Association of Auburn Alum nj, says that the need for a more cohe- sive general association is evident and the work will be carried forward to this end. He was among those who received communications advocation Professor Bragg for the new post. At present Professor Bragg is in Wash ington, where he has been since the con clusion of the A. P. I. commencement kas the guest of William l.. Williams, Limited States collector of internal rev. enue, who is endeavoring to secure Pro-
 lessor Bragg's services for the govern ment. S Auburn men here say they have their doubts of securing Tom Bragg for the proposed secretaryship, but if he can be persuaded to take over the work it will be a great thing for the association and the college.
 There will be meeting this evening of the Jefferson County Alumni Associ- ation in the Civic Association rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
FOLMARS OF TROY
 OPEN OFFICE HERE
Max Folmar Establishing Birmingham Branch of
 Franklins Insurance Co.

Another new enterprise is coming to Birmingham.
 Max C. Folmar of Troy is here to se- cure quarters for it..
 The Franklin Life Insurance Company is to be represented by big branch of flee in Birmingham. w. B. Folmar x Sons of Troy are representatives in Ala bama for the big institution.
 Max c. Folmar is one of the younger sons of the central Alabama capitalist He will spend a week so here meet ing business men and arranging for quar- ters for the Birmingham branch or the Franklin life He will make an effort to get suite of rooms in one of the downtown office buildings. The Birming- ham branch is expected to make it's start with from six to eight insurance solicit ors and a number of office workers, much of the company's business is expected to be handled through the office to be es- tablshed here.
 Owing to w. B. Folmar and other progressive business men of the state, stock raising in Alabama got it's greater impetus.
 MT Folmar is perhaps one of the best known men of southern Alabama. He was born and raised on a farm in Pike county. His Knowledge of farming and stock raising is second to few
 
 from an insurance policy, w. B. Folmar started the Bank of Troy and for the past quarter of a century he has loaned money to the farmers and cattle raisers, and in hundreds of different ways has helped to promote the farming interests of his own state.
 The Folmar cattle farm and orchards at Troy cover several hundred acres. There are hundreds of head of the famous Hampshire hogs. besides many kinds of cattle; there are over 1000 trees in the big pecan orchard, and the entire farm reflects the care and the time the own- CTS have taken with it to make it one of the best. (
 w. B. Folmar obtained the state rights for the Franklin Life Insurance Com pany. Since then he and his sons, in ad- dition to the banking business and the cattle farm, have sold thousands of dol- lars worth of policies to people in south ern Alabama.
 In the course of few short weeks, or just as soon as the proper office space can be found here the Birmingham branch of the Franklin Life, in charge of Max and Emory Folmar. will be opened in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
WELCOME ADDRESS OPENS THE B.Y.P.U.
 CONVENTION HERE
Dr. billiard Talks About Service-Young Baptists to Be Shown About
 City Today

Between 450 and 600 young people att tended the annual convention Of the Ala bama State Baptist Young Peoples here, beginning last night at 7:45 o'clock at the Southside Baptist Church.
 More than hundred young people came from all parts of the state to at tend the meeting, and the balcony and every available inch of standing room was taken up in the church.
 John c. Carter, president of the Bap- tist Young Peoples Union of the South side Baptist Church, delivered the wei coming address, and bade the visitors to Birmingham welcome.
 Special songs were sung by a selected choir of more than half hundred voices. Edward Powell Lee, director of music, led the choir and the audience which joined the choruses through all the songs.
 Dr. J. R. Hobbs, who was to make the annual address, is out of the city. Dr. J. E. billiard made the opening address in his place.
 Dr. billiard talked during the best part of an hour, and his interesting address was made to the young people on the subject of making good" He sald:
 Nowadays the man must make up his mind to do just one thing. Then he must put his mind, his thoughts and ms ambitions to do just that one thing and nothing else" said Dr. billiard. The day of the jack of all trades has passed. bl. even today, if one applies himself, It IS easier to get on in the world, so to speak. than it was twenty-five or fifty years ago.
 The same thing applies to the Baptis' Young Peoples Union There are many of such unions under the name that are no more than just a social organization
 The B. Y. P. U. has an object to gain a goal to reach, the same as the Sunoay school in it's relations with the church. We are all working for the same oo1ect- the directing and the training or young people into useful citizens.
 No matter how many chapters Of the Bible are read no matter if hundfSi songs are sung at each meeting, unless the B. Y. P. U. organization has the get ting-ft-across' spirit, nothing will be Won
 "A few years ago the salesman who could sell you something that you did not want was considered a good salesman. But today the salesman that can seii you what you want is the one who sells YOU a piece of good merchandise and makes a friend and a steady customer out of you.
 "It is the same with the church, the Sunday school and the B. Y. P. U. we have something to offer. We believe III it with all of our faith. Yet we some times wonder why we do not win others to our cause.
 Tt is because we are not trained as we
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
CAPITAL DOCKET IS
 NOW BEING HEARD

Henry Walker. Jr., a negro, is being tried on charge of murder before Judge IT P. Hefln in the criminal divi- sion of the circuit court. Walker is al- legged to have killed w. F. Granger, mar shal at Tarrant City, several months ago when the officer attempted to arrest the negro, who had had an altercation with a white boy. It Is expected that several days will be required with the hearing of this case. Minnie King, charged with murder in the second degree, will be tried today before Judge William D. Fort. The case of Jim Crawford, charged with murder, was passed until tomorrow. The case of Lucille Walton, charged with murder, is set for today, but 1t is ex- pected that it will be tried later in the week. Y
 This week is set aside for the hearing of capital cases in the criminal divissms of the circuit court and a large number of witnesses have been summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
FEW COMPLAINTS ARE
 MADE BY TAX PAYERS
Hundreds Appear Before Adjusters
 Daily to Investigate

Although more than 100 property own CTS appeared before the Jefferson county board of tax adjusters yesterday. very few complaints were made and practical ly everybody seemed satisfied with their assessments.
 Numerous persons have come before the board with the idea of appealing the cases to the board of revenue, and on to the circuit court if necessary according to members of the board of tax adjusters. but after discussing the matter have gone away satisfied.
 During the first two days of the hear ings only about 100 cases have been set for each day, but this number will be gradually increased daily from now until the latter part of July. when the board will conclude it's hearing of protests.
 The list of taxpayers have been set on the docket alphabetically. and only the cases specifically set for each day will be heard on that date. Everyone receiv- ing citation is urged to note carefully the date on which they are cited to ap- pear. and thus avoid confusion.
 All day long there has been constant stream of taxpayers appearing before the board. and 1t is expected that few if any appeals will be taken as result of the first two days work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
CONCERT TONIGHT
 IN CAPITAL PARK

After having shown in several con certs at Fairfield that they have one of the best bands in the district. the band composed of the employees of the Ameri- can Steel and Wire Company will give concert in Capital park tonight. The organization is composed entirely of the employees of the American Steel and Wire Company and was begun as a part of the welfare department of the company. It has given several concerts at Fairfield, where the plant of the company is located, and has won the reputation of being good organiza- tion
 At the concert tonight very attrac- tive programme of selections has been arranged including several solos and a duet There will be vocal number by one of the members.
 The concert is free and everyone is invited to be present. It was at the request of a number of people who heard the band that it was brought to Bir- mingham for tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09
AUTO CLUB INVERSE
 ID COCOLO PARDON
Writes Governor Kilby Ask. ing That Clemency Be
 Refused Prisoner

The Birmingham Automobile Club has entered strong protest to Governor Kilby against the pardon of Louis J. Cocolo, convicted in seven cases of stealing au- tomobiles, and sentenced to undeterminate terms of from one to three years in each case.
 Club members wish to know If these men against whom clear-cut cases are es- tablished are to be pardoned at the ex- piration of one year, then what are the thieves of lesser significance to fear?'
 The letter of protest follows:
 "Hon Thomas E. kilby, Governor of Ala
 bama:
 Dear Slr-It has been called to the at tention of the officials of the Birmng- ham Automobile Club that an application for the pardon of Louis J. Cocolo, con- yicted and sentenced in seven cases by the circuit court of Alabama. Tenth ju- dicial district on June 26 and 21 and De- cember B. 1919, for the offense of grand larceny, to serve an indeterminate sen tence of one to ten years in each case in the penitentiary, will be made to you as governor of Alabama.
 "The Birmingham Automobile Club pro- tests against this pardon being granted. The only way automobile thefts can be prevented is by punishment of the guilty parties, and it was proven at the trial or Cocolo that he was conducting a sys- tematic programme of stealing cars and disposing of them in this and other states. If these men against whom ciear-cut cases are established are to be pardoneo at the expiration of one year, then what are the thieves of lesser significance to fear? The time has come in Alabama vixen cold, definite steps must be taken against automobile thieves. and to pardon Cocolo will be to encourage others of his caliber.
 We know nothing of the merits or the evidence to be presented when the par don of CocoIo is asked. We do know, however, that the people of Alabama are looking to you to protect their interests. and we feel this is the sole ambition of your office.
 BIRMINGHAM AUTOMOBILE CLUB"