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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
EARLY MORNING MARRIAGE

Anniston. February 17.-(SpeciaI)-A marriage around which there centers in- terest in many states was solemnized at the Sacred Heart Catholich Church at 7;a9 o'clock. when Cornelius Michael Leahey became the husband of Miss Marie Lucille MundIe the beautiful nup- tial mass celebration being witnessed by a large number of the admiring friends of the popular young couple who are be- girring their marital life under such fav- orable circumstances.
 Attended only by little Miss Katherine NGndie on the left as flower girl and Master Paul Mundie as ringbearer on the right, MT Leahey and Miss Mundie stood before the officiating priest, F Father Thomas J. Early, and while skilled choir rendered soft and impressive music the interesting mass nuptial event was consummated in time for the bridal pair to board the eastbound Southern for Atlanta, where their honeymoon will be spent.
 The bright morning sunlight illuminated
 the church edifice as the bridal party |entered the church promptly at the hour of 7:30, and with the beautiful array ot lighted candles used in the Catholic cere- lnony presented a scene of beauty amid which the admiring friends of the bride and groom sat and followed the various phases of the ceremony to it's conclusion shortly after o'clock.
 Mir. Leahey is the foreman of the me- chanical department of the Anniston Star and has grown to young manhood among the people of Anniston. He is the only son of Mir and Mrs Michael Leahey, and is young man Of superior aoiilty and exceptional reputation.
 The bride of the Anniston printer IS one of the most attractive of the younger girls of the city, whose charm of manner
 and exceeding grace have made her a favorite among the people of the city. She is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Mundie She wore going-away sult of dark tailored material with hat, gloves and shoes to match.
 Among the out-of-town attendants al the ceremony were Mrs. Thomas R. Jar rell of Gadsden, Miss Myrtle Hayes oi Bessemer, sister and cousin of the groom and many others.
 After a short stay in Atlanta and other places Mir and Mrs. I.eahey will return to the city and take up housekeeping al their pretty apartment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
MERIDIAN. MISS.

Meridian. Miss, February 17-tSpecla)
 While two legal hangings are scheduled
 to fake place here next month, Beaman
 Boatwright. March 19. for the murder of Constable Ben Culpepper. and Juiius Jackson, March 8, for the murder or his sister-in-law, it is doubtful, accord ing to report if either will pay the ex- treme penalty for their crimes on those dates. It is stated that in all fkiihood Governor Russell will commute the sem tence of the negro Jackson to life fm- .prlsonment. while an appeal to the United States supreme court by Boatwright. the negro slayer of Constable CuIpepper, in all probability will stay nfs execution. He was to have been hanged on March 3. but an application for an advance in the date that an appeal might be prepared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

tinue the work of the local Y M. C. A. started in November and discontinued be- fore completed, has been resumed. It has been pointed out by the ooaro or directors that the organization doubtless serves more people in one way or another than any other one organization in the city, and it's place in the life of the city could not well be duplicated by any other. The board further feels that it has jus tlfied it's existence in Meridian, and that every citizen should rally to it's support and make possible the accomplishment of A greater programme of activities dur ing the present year. Financial assist ance is asked for these reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
Over Private Wires
$. R. stewart A Co..Ietter

Liverpool came 9 to 90 points higher Ithan due this morning, with spot sales of Is S,O0e at an advance of points. A Liverpool cable stated that trade Iconditons were healthy; rapid reduction | of adverse trade balance, and the fact Ithat the national debt had reached it's maximum, are factors of most encourag- ling importance for the future.
 Il The New York market opened at a | slight advance over last nights close. and lafter few points decline rallied to a |llevel 40 to 50 points above Mondays | close.
 Southern markets were closed on ac-
 count of Mardi Gras restricting trade in Throughout the session, but maintained a
 strong tone on further covering of the shorts.
 Ir6ica lions a re for more rain in the west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
LEGAL NOTICES
Legal Notice.

" Legal Notice. Notice is hereby given by the Com mission of the City of Birmingham as provided in Section 1410 Of the code of Alabama, that it is their intention to re- |deem City Public Improvement Bonds Numbers 1 to I. inclusive, of Series SIP; Bond No of Series SsS; Bond No. of Series ss4; Bond No. of Series Ss4; Bond No. of Series S95; Bond No l of Series |ao2 and Bond No. 1 of Series 915 at |the March, 1s3o. Interest Period by pay linz off the same at the Hanover National Bank in New York and by paying as a |bonus to the holders thereof sum equal |to one-half of the annual interest thereon 'for one year.
 Bv order of the Commission of the City |ot Birmingham at it's meeting of Feb |ruary 10, 1920.
 H. S. RYALL, City Clerk Birmingham Age-Herald, Feb. Il. IS. 25, Qo0
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NEWS OF ANlVTSTON

nounced, but it is known that they will
 arrive at the camp within less than ten days.
 The only troops now on duty at the camp are the members of the headquar- ters detachment on duty at the utility | headquarters. The two companies now
 due will probably be followed by other troops from Camp Gordon and other can comments in due order.
 1 The continued reports concerning the salvaging of Camp Gordon and the trans fer of the troops now stationed there to
 other points is generally believed in An niston to mean that bulk of the soldiers will be assigned to duty at Camp Me Clellan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
West Point Bill Passed
By Associated Press

Washington, February 17- The House today passed the West Point Military Academy appropriation bill carrying $2,t41,713. Under the bin those serving in the army for more than a year may be admitted for tho academy for the full course if between the ages of IT and 24 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

The death or Joseph Maenza occurred yesterday morning at g o'clock at the family residence, 15g5 Avenue I. following a lengthy illness.
 Funeral services will take place from the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with interment at the family lot at Oak land. The deceased was 56 years of age and is survived by his widow and eight childDen, Mrs. Rosa Buttero, Josi, Annie, Sam, Mike, Louis, Peter and Frank; his mother, Mrs Samuel Maenza one brother, Louis Naenza, and three sisters. Mrs. Charlie Reuss, Mrs. Charles Capri of Ensley and Mrs. Tony Vitrano of Killona- La
 MT. Maenza was one of the best-knewp of the Italian citizens of Ensley, having been one of the organizers of the Ronss- Maenza wholesale concern, and was sec retarc and treasurer of the company at the time of his death. He was char ter member of the Ensley Italian Club and member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. The pallbearers will be Peter rRouss, Peter Petrano, Sam Capri, Mike Morris. Sam Rouss and Tony Artle.
 Tho Junior Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet this afternoon at 0 clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

who have a sense for what is of abiding worth and of vital import should take every opportunity to reassert it, and to restore it to that place in the public mind which rightfuly belongs to it. For noth- ing is more certain than that the welfare of both countries, and of all the world, is inseparably bound up with the main tenance of genuine friendship and good will hetMeen England and America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
Card of Thnnks.

MT. Vincent Shiel and Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Thomas and family wish to thank their many friends for the kind ex- pressions of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings shown them during the sickness and death of their daughter and wife.
 MIR. VINCENT SHIEI, MIR. AND MRS. I. T. THOMAS AND
 FAMILY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
Would Bar Pre-Dated Papers
 pv Assncfated Press

Jackson. Miss, February t7.-Repre- sentative A A. Chaney of Vicksburg to- day introduced bill in the house mak- ing it a misdemeanor to offer for sale in the state predated newspaper un- less it bears on the front page in large type the hour the newspaper went to nreSS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
Estrny Notice.

Irhe State of Alabama, Jefferson County "a Probate Court.
 Taken up by o. E. Bowling on the I1eth day of February, 1920. and es- Itrayed before s. ". Spruleil, notary public and ex-officio justice or the Ipeace for Precinct No. 12, certain Mark hay horse mule about years old, weighing about $50 pounds. with very Il weak eyes and without any marks or | brands. and valued at s75. Witness my hand, this lith day oi February. 1920.
 J. P. STILES, Judge of Probate for Jefferson County.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
George H. Bower Resigns
By BRIGGS
By Associated Press

Jackson Miss, February 15.--George II. Bower, general passenger agent of the Illinois Central railroads southern lines. today rendered his resignation to the company. His successor has not named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
DISTRICT MEETING POSTPONED

Anniston, February 7.-(SpeciaL )- The regular meeting of the Jonathan district convention of Odd Fellows has been postponed from the third Thurs day in February until March 3, and the three-link wearers will assemble with Royal Oak Lodge of this city on that date instead of next Thursday. as had been announced.
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was granted the negro's attorney, Charles
 B. Cameron, by the state supreme court,
 the date being changed to March 19.
 Julius Locxley and Cecifa Davenport, two young white boys sentenced to serve terms in the state reformatory at Colum bia by Judge Heidelberg at the recent term of the circuit court, were caught last night by Jailer A. E. McGee in the
 act of digging their way to liberty from the county jail, where they are confined. The boys had been furnished with knife by negro trusty, and they were making good headway with the weapon digging mortar from between the bricks when they were surprised by the jailer. accord ing to his statement this morning. The body of Dr. $. B. Flynt, up until a short time ago one of the most promi- nent physicians in Meridian. having moved his residence to New Mexico. and who was killed in an automobile accident Saturday at El Paso. Tex. will be brought to Meridian for burial, the body arriving here the latter part of the week. De- ceased is survived by his widow and oth,sr relatives, three nieces living here. Mrs. Joe Stoud. Mrs. J. B. Whitaker and Mrs. R. A Emmons. An automobile in which Dr. F1ynt was riding is said to have turned over. inflicting such injuries that the physician died shortly after the acc- dent. Dr. F1ynt, before his removal aboJt five months ago to New Mexico, had been a resident of this city for about fifteen years, coming here from West Point. Miss.
 H. NJ. Quin, secretary of the local Ro- tary Club, is arranging that delegation from here shall join like delegation of the Rotarians of Jackson to attend the district conference at Pine Bluff, Ark.
 March 24 and B. It is proposed for the two delegations to go in special coach from this city
 The Mississippi Conference, Church of
 LGtter-Dsy Saints. has concluded It's work in this city. \ number of delegates from various parts of the state were in
 attendance. The conference was presided over by Elder Cecil L. Wash. president.
 Matters of special interest to the church were transacted in addition to a spe- cially arranged programme of music and addresses. / Automobile speeders. those who drive l tl.eir cars through the streets at terrific rate regardless sof the rights of pedes- | trians, are going to get taste Of the { hot end of the law. according to infor- nation received today at the two justice of the peace offices of the city. It was
 announced that in the future speeders convicted of violating the traffic laws, | city and state. will not only have a money fine assessed against them. but will have to undergo the humiliation of ] jail sentence The county authorities will join with the police department in ar effort to break up what is considered a- practice that is growing greater every day.
 A campaign for funds necessary to con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
PIKE SOLDIERS COMING

Anniston, February 17.-(SpeciaD.-Two wo companies of motor transport troops from Camp Pike, Arkansas, will arrive at Camp Mcclellan within short time to take over the operation of the motor transport company at the local camp, the regular troops from the Arkansas enrichment to be among the first regu- lars to be assigned to duty on the Mo Clellan reservation.
 The assignment of the two companies to duty at the reservation will mean the release of between 50 and 100 skilled mechanics and truck drivers who have been assembled under the direction of Lieutenant w. c. Hurst. the motor trans port officer, who has handled the trans portation activities at the camp for the past two years.
 f The exact date for the arrival of the troops from Arkansas has not been an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, February 11.-CaDles
 were again sharply higher than due,
 but overnight selling orders. together
 with continued weakness in stocks,
 prevented our market from meeting the
 improvement abroad. After the open ing. prices gradually improved under buying attributed to a prominent spo. house together with some more short covering. Sentiment in the trade is again becoming more bullish on the idea that so long as the market does not go down in face of the weakness lin stocks and the admittedly strained financial situation it will advance when more favorable news appears. In short. as is so often the case, after 300-point advance many who were quite bearish now look for higher prices. The dry goods market con times quiet with a decidedly slacken- | ing in demand. but generally speak | ing can be described as waiting further developmen Bros X Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WILL the two young ladies who took pair opera glasses from the Martha Washington by mistake return same there at once. No questions asked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

Guatemalas s first plant for the manu- facture of Portland cement has been started by American interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

The giving of Cider or beer as part pay ment of wages to agricultural workers is now legal in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

err half of the belt which the next 4s hours, which will probably move east ward over the remainder of the belt.
 Spot advices are not encouraged, while there is some demand for the better gr ades, the mills being very indifferent
 The heavy covering of the past few days has weakened the technical position of the market and pending further devel- cIm ments we expect scalping market. and would advise sales on strong spots Cor quick turns.-S. R. stewart & CO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

I chorus, under the direction of ProS Steve Alisop. rendered several numbers. Mrs Bumgartner sang, "Ail For You tfiardelo9 and Gray Days tJohnson). Mrs. Huck gave 'Cayitins- CRafD as a violin selection, and the orchestra played Ian opening overture and other selections. Mrs. Burt Henshsw, who is al artist ot more local reputation, was the accom- | psnist for the occasion.
 The church was filled with an enthusias- tic audience Of music lovers.
 The Ensley Circle of the Missionary societies of the Bessemer district met with the Ensley Highland Methodist Church yesterday from 10 to o'clock
 Mrs. R. A. Thompson. the district sec- retary. was the presiding officer and ! talks were made by Mrs. Parker. Mrs A. K. Cook. Mrs. G. M. Truss and others.
 The Rev. Garner Sturdivant led the devotional exercises. The theme of the meeting was, What To DO and How To 1 Do It"
 At the noon hour a box luncheon with coffee was served
 l The American Study Club will meet Thursday afternoon at O clock with Miss Christine Robbinson, Avenue l.
 There will be special practice of st. Jchn's Episcopal choir "Wednesday even | ing at 7.90 o'clock, after which will follow 8 social hour. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
|. w. Jay X Co.'s Letter

New York. February 17.-iSpecial.)-Ou Our opening response to the Liverpool cables was disappointing due to some realizing for both local and southern account The contracts were taken by the trade, ana with covering later in the day prices advanced quickly about 30 points, the in- dlcations point to higher market for the time being, and we believe prices are now reaching a point where longs should take profits so as to be in position to take advantage of any sharp setback to repla ce.-J. w. Jay & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

The Age-Herald maintains special Ems advertising and subscriptions. It is lo- ley bureau for handling correspondence sated at 1913 Avenue k, Russell Bros
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
ARMY MATERIAL ARRIVES

Anniston. February 17.-(Speeial )-- The section of artillery matesial to be exhibited in Anniston during the re- mainder of the week in the general recruiting drive under direction of Capt. R. A. Gordon of the Twentieth artillery reached Anniston at o'clock Monday afternoon, and has already at tracted considerable attention.
 Captain Gordan and his party of en- listed men will remain in the city until Friday. during which time they will give daily exhibitions of the work done by the artillery branch of the service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

PLUNKET MEMORIAL MUSICAL
 The musical at the Plunket Memorial Church in Fairfield last evening proved a most enjoyable occasion. The T. c. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

Churches, in cooperation with the Interchurch World Movement, as Stewardship Month. Sunday February 18th will be National Life Service Enlistment Sunday On that day the call will go forth to tens of thousands of young people to enlist for special Christian Service.
 Next Sunday, February 22nd, has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

The American Study Club will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock with MISS Christine Robbinson, Avenue I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

\ campaign for funds necessary to con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

was granted the negro's attorney, Charles B. Cameron, by the state supreme court, the date being changed to March 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

WcLL Hgse Nr~N he MEptukA RNotA-v tSRE IrA IoAporJ -oA DEAR HE s Cor ,A SUATG READY AND tVe GOV To GtvE HtrA ALI Ttte Dope FROM Tt4e REST OF TH6 SPIRITS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-18

Tho Junior Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet this afternoon at 0 clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-29

easterly (northerly) side of said Will
liam Brown, land and continued in the
same course Herewith to the east side
of said fractional lot five 81 thence
to the southeast corner of said lot
five 60 thence to the point of begin
ing, except from the foregoing descrip
tor that tract known as the William
Brown lands above mentioned, describ-
ed in that deed from Mrs. E. B. Brown
dated Dec. 3rd, 1883, and recorded in
the office of the Register of Deeds of
Wood County in Vol. Sc of deeds on
page 313. Also excepting the lands
conveyed by George Ward to the fol-
lowing named parties; to John La Hal
by deed recorded in Vol. 106 of deeds
on page 275 and to A. ]. Landon by
deed recorded in Vol15 of deeds on
page IA and to August Steiner by deed
recorded in Vol. '16 of deeds on page
It's, and to w. A. Krescheski by deed
recorded in Vol. % of deeds on page
"a and to John Ray by deed recorded
in Vol. 55 of deeds on page 263 to Ed
win Morrill, and wife by deed recorded
in Vol 15 of deeds on page 298 to
Jane and Thomas Naylon by deed re
corded in Vol. IS of deeds on page
524 and to William Kaye by deed re-
corded in Vol. IS of deeds on page 523
and to Nicholas White and Adella
White his wife by deed recorded in Vol.
SO of deeds on page 122 all of said
volumes being records in the office of
the Register of Deeds of Wood County
Wisconsin.
B. M. Vaughan,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-29

cult Court at Stevens Point who SEN
fenced them to l year and six months
each in the Green Bay Reformatory
Miss Helen Arpin, who has been
visiting with relatives here, left Sun
day night for her home at Bruce She
was accompanied by Miss Cecjle Ar
pin, who will visit at the home of her
brother, Dan Arpin.
Mrs. Ina White of Stevens Point
spent the week end at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Lynn on
" Washington Ave.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-29

automobile trip through this part Of
the state. While here they called
upon many of their old-time friends
during the day. In the evening they
went on to Stevens Point.
Vernon Sanders, aged Is, Menomo-
ME, Wis, and Charles Rowland, age
19, New Lisbon, the boys who were ac-
cused Of stealing the Ford belonging
to- Fred Laemmerhirt on July IS, and
who were charged with attempting to
dispose of it in Chicago, were taken
before Judge B. B. Parks of the Cir
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-29

Rapids Lodge No. 12S, F. &
A. M, dept. earnings ... 800
June 10. received of W. j.
RAIN, hauling rubbish -. 1.50
June 10, received of G. A. r.
Hall, rent ...... ESQ |
June 10, received of Mr..
Smith, dept. earnings -. 800 |
June II, received of Drake
& Bolard Co., Bridge Bonds
Ac. -. ......... 10000
June %, received of Bank of
Grand Rapids, loan ...... 100000
June %, received of Wood CO.
National Bank, loan ..... 100000 |
June %, received of First Ma
tional Bank, loan $3.50. 10000
June %, received of Citizens
National Bank, loan $3.50. 100000 |
June "a, received of Geo. R.
Houston, hauling rubbish 1.50
June "a, received of John
Konessky, dept. earnings. 500
June "a, received of w. Wyse,
hauling rubbish :. ..... 4.50
June "a, received of C. R.
Matthews, dept. earnings $50
June %, received of l.. Hor-
ton, dept. earnings ...... 800
June "a, received of J. Lee
vine, flushing sewer ...... 500
June "a, received OF J. NJ.
Sharwiski, hauling rubbish 1.50
June "a, received of J. A.
Cohen, hauling rubbish ..... 4.5O
1OCal $685.. Po,Oo0.Ao
Overdraft> June l ST ,672.51
Cancelled vouchers in June 6,981.83
S14,65434
Money deposited in June IS 6,669.25
Overdraft July 1, 1920 ....$5 ,985.09
Checks outstanding July L.. 977.8O
Total overdraft July 1..... Sc ,962.S9
Respectfully submitted,
Louis Schall, Treasurer.
On motion council adjourned.
F. G. Gilkey, Chas. E. Briere,
City Clerk. Mayor.