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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
SCHOOLS ARE GROWING
Sheffield Teachers Will Spend Vaca-
 tions at Work

Sheffield, April 10.-(Special.)-A number of the teachers of the Sheffield schools will spend their vacation at Peabody normal, Florence normal and Columbia university, taking the special teachers courses at these institutions. At the close of school the past week the attendance in Sheffield schools shows a higher mark than at any time within the history of the city. This indicates that there is no decrease in the pcpula- tion of the city, and another significant fact shows that the increase is in the grades above first and second years, which is another indication of the pop ulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
WORKING WOMEN CALL
 CONGRESS FOR GENEVA
Bx Assoclsted Presl

Washington, April 10.-Officers of the International Congress of Working Women issued call tonight for its sec ond gathering, to be held in Geneva gyyitaerland, next fall .one week p-ior ta the convention of the International 5.abnr Congress. Mrs. Raymond Robina of Chicago was elected president of the ttrst working women's congress, which was held in Washington. Each country participating Is entitled to 10 women delewates from accredited labor organi- xats6rs The call suggests that arrange n,Ans~ be made to have all delegates III esenevs by october 1, although the date for the general labor congress has mol haan fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
 WOMAN IS HELD FOR $lO,OOO BOND THEFT
nr Assooiated press

New York, April 10-A woman, Who said sheis Harriet Pendleton Hunt writer and member of prominent fam ily in Cincinnati Ohio. was arrested here today on a charge of grand larceny
 She police say complaint was made oy a New York brokerage firm that she op- tained s1o0Oo in Victory bonds on check drawn on a bank in Cincinnati which was returned marked mo funds. Bonds valued at 5000 and s752 in cash have been recovered, it was stated. Ins woman admitted the transaction, the po- lice said, explaining that she desired funds for a hurried trip to France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
FIREMEN BEAUTIFY
Selma Fire Fighters Have Artistic
 Inclinations

Selma, April 1o.-(speciaL)-Gard ing operations are now in progress at Fire Station No. 1. Lit.ie matter if these operations are confined to small plot of ground and flower boxes and pots. the results to be obtained. when the vines and flowers bloom this sunr mer will justify all the effort now being expended on beautifying the sta- ton house. Captain Berry is head gar dener and his men are taking to the idea right along, their only handicap being lack of proper. slips and cuttings for planting. When the difficulty is once stated. there is sure to be a rush of general gardeners to the station house to offer cuttings and plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
SELMA SWIMMING POOL
 FORMALLY OPENS. FRIDAY

Selma April o.-tSpeciaL)--Op ing of the municipal swimming pool has been set for Friday, April IS, when souveniors will be given, and a special invitation given the public to attend.
 The pool will again be under the management of Charlie Seay, and the same courtesy and consideration will be showed the public, as was given last year. Improvements and repairs have been made at the pool. additional benches provided. and arrangements made for giving the kiddies good time in well roped off section of the pool, where the water Is shallow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

say that I did not suffer much more when my baby was born than used to suffer with my periods before I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound years ago. give all the credit to your medicine and shall always recom- mend it very highly. '' = Mrs. H. H. JANssEN, Millston, Wisconsin.
 How can women who are weak and sickly expect or hope to become mothers of healthy children? Their first duty is to themselves. They should overcome the derangement or debility that is dragging them down, and strengthen the entire system, as did Mrs. Jansen. by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's vege- table Compound and then they will bo in position to give their children the blessing of good constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
ABERCROMBIE TO SPEAK School Superintendent at Selma
 Monday Night

Selma, April )-Dr. J, W. Abercrombie. superintendent of ed- ucation for Alabama, and president emeritus of the University of Alabama, and former ongressman-at-large from this state, will speak here Monday evening at the courthouse, under the auspices of the League of Women Voters. Dr. Abercrombie has real message at this time. and he will draw a large audience, it is predicted, as his ability as speaker is as widely known as his political and educational record. He will speak on Education and Citi- zenship."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
KlWANIS TO PENSACOLA
Selma Business Men to Attend Con-
 vention

Selma, April 0.-(Special) l)-Leaving Sunday afternoon for Pensacola over the Western railroad to Montgomery were a party of Kiwanians who will at tend the district convention of Kiwanis clubs to be held there Monday and Tuesday. They will return over the Louisville and Nashville Tuesday night. Those in the party were B. J. Schus- ter, president of the Kiwanis club of Selma, and Mrs. Schuster. J. A. Reid, Henry Plant, LeGrande Elebash, E. B. Kayser, Frank Cothran, B. M. Strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
CIVIL WAR SHELL FOUND
Workmen at Decatur Dig Up Ancient
 Relic

Decatur. April 0.-(Special )-An inter esting relic of the Civil war, but one which might have proved dangerous, was dug up by worlSmen doing the excava- tion for the handsome new home of C. T. Happen, Wells street, yesterday. Dig ging for the foundation, the workmen discovered four-inch shell unexploded It has a brass cap The relic was at- tractng much attention here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
HOSPITAL CHIEF ARRIVES New Orleans Woman Takes Charge
 of Masonic Institution

Troy. April 1o.-(SpeciaL)-Mrs Bloch of New Orleans. who is a grad uate of the Touro infirmary at New Orleaps, has been elected as superin- tendent of the Masonic hospital here. The hospital will be opened in about six weeks, and Mrs. Bloch already has as- stunned her duties experimenting the arrangement of the equipment She will have three trained nurses with her and a number taking training. Mrs Bloch is highly recommended by hos pital authorities for her executive abil- ity. and experimenting nurses and professional skill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
PIONEER WOMAN DIES
She Had Lived In Roanoke Eighty.
 One Years

Roanoke, April 10.-( Especial. --Th c remains of Mrs. Andrew J. Longshore were inferred in this place Saturday ' afternoon. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church, of which the deceased had been most loyal member for over 65 years. She was in her eighty-first year, and had spent her entire life in this vicinity. She is survived by her husband and four sons--W. O.. E. R. and E. l.. Long shore of this city and J. A. Longshore of LaGrange. Thus passed to her~rest one of Roanoke's oldest and best be- loved pioneer citizens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
TO EXTEND GLAD HAND
Tri- Cities Will Give Cordial Welcome
 to Shriners

Sheffield. April 10.-(Speciak -s'ri- Cities Shrine club Is preparing for q big celebration May II. when potenta te and divan of Zamora temple visit this city. banquet will be given at the Sheffield hotel and other entertainment features are under consideration. J. A. Grimes of the shrine club announce that the occasion will be one of the most enjoyable of the affairs yet planned by the local Shriners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Toronto Paper Expands
By Associated Press

Toronto. April l0.--The Toronto Mail and Empire today announced the purchase of the Toronto Daily World and the Toronto Sunday World. The daily which has been published since 1880 by w. F. MacLean M. F., will be discontinued. 1t was stated, but the Sunday edition will be continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Farmers Are Busy

Troy, April 1o.-(Special)- )-The Pike county farmers are now busy about their farm work. General reports are that less fertilizer has been used this year than heretofore. Not having heavy raiiis to wash the fertilizer off the fields dur ing the winter argues we'll for good crops this year and the farmers are more hopeful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
nD Gorman Speaks

lla.noke, April 10.-(Special.)-O. D. t,crnan, chairman of the railroad tel eeraphers of this division, spoke to large crowd in Woods hall. this city, las,t evening. He was given an atten- tive hearing as he presented the side of the striking former Atlanta, Birming ban and Atlantic employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Tn Address Shonmen

Albany, April o.-(Special) )The Rev. J. NJ. Walker, who Is conducting a series Of revival services at the Southside Bap- tist church, will speak at the Louisville and Nashville shop gates at noon Mon- day. The services are under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian associa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
TRl-ClTIES WILL BAR
 CLARA RAMON PICTURES

Sheffield. April 1o.--tSpeeial.)- Manaxers of motion picture theatre. in this city and Tuscunbin announce thaj ro Clara Smith Hamon pictures wUf bs shown in the Tri-Cities. TAj&y agree that that variety of sasacioas notoriety fails to appeal tS ttyem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

u1oOlClIl0. we are very fond of children and for a consider able time after we married I feared 1 would not have any owing to my weak condition. I began taking Ly dia E.
 Pink h am's Vege-
 table Compound and
 now l have a nice
 strong healthy baby
 rvs~l r nan hNnocf1vy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Banker Dies

By AssOcINted Pyess Cumberland. Md. April 1o.-Daniei Annan, aged 76 president of the Eec- ond National bank and former presi- dent of Maryland Bankers associi- tion, died today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
AFdsh~!on3 G orecdSf
 T y T1s84ssssae Tss8sse."
Ass-Heraid Patterns

The Age-Herald has arranged with leading fashion designers of New York to furnish it's readers a daily fashion and pattern service. All patterns will be seam-allowing and guaranteed to fit perfectly. Safe delivery of every pattern ordered is also guaranteed. You should order patterns little in ad- vance of the time you will need them as a stock is not kept in Birmingham. but ali orders will be forwarded to the pattern department in New York for attention
 No. ee51-Ladys and Miss Coat. The long-waisted fitted effect of No. 9s61 ex- presses the new spring mode. The three piece poplum is cut circular to produce the decided flare.
 The ladys and miss coat, No. 996l is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Shows In Maryland

By As0Ociafed FFosp
 Cumberland, Md, April 10.-Five inches of snow is reported at Rowles- burg w. Va, five miles west Of Oakland, with temperature of 2s. Snow has been flying in this section ali day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Spain Names Envoy

Mexico City, April I0.-Fernandez Tovia Y. Martinez has been named Spanish minister to Mexico, according to the newspapers here. He will suc- ceed Marquis de Gonzales. who died | recently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
GET THE GENUINE

Substitutes and limitations for WHISTLE are being sold in Bir- mingham. Watch particularly for he WHISTLE BOTTLE, the WHISTLE crown and the WHISTLE label.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Death Sentences

Mexico City. April 10.--Maj. Pablo
 Ramirez and Lieut.. Jacobo Gonzales martial or the charge of having s.art-
 ed a rebellion in the state of Puebla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

The Woman's Missionary union of the First Baptist church will hold meet ing Monday afternoon at the church when the annual financial reports wlii be prepared as this will be the last busi- ness meeting of the conventional year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

The Womans Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Mon day afternoon at the church in a mission study programme on the The Church and the Community"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

Circle No. 2 of the Pastors Helpers will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3:D o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. P. Part ridge, 1SO Clarendon avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

The Protective Home circle will give dance Monday evening at the Moose hall for which attractive features have been planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Miss Edith Ross and Miss Helen SuiIi' van shared the hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

The Parent-Teacher association of the Clarendon avenue school will meet Tues day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

The Parent-Teacher association of the Roberts-Vance school will hold their regular monthly meeting at the school at 2:30 Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

Bessemer lodge, No. 45s, A. F. A. M, will hold a meeting Monday evening at the Masonic hall There will be work in one degree
 Bessemer camp No. s1, ". O. w., will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at their hall on Fourth avenue. All mem bers are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
THIS YOUNG
 MOTHER
Tells Childless Women What Lydia E .Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound Did for Her

Mllston, Wis., I want to give you a word of praise for your wonderful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

The Young Matrons' band of the First Baptist church will meet Monday after noon at the residence of Mrs. Virgil liar well at Gordon Heights. All members who expect to attend are requested to take the South Bessemer car, which leaves the city at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
COMMITNITY CONCERT

The community concert at the First Methodist church Sunday afternoon was the first of series of concerts which will be given in the city and was large ly attended. The programme for the afternoon was beautiful, number of Bessemer's s artists appeared in vocal, vio- lin and organ solos.
 These musical affairs are being planned by the committee chairman of the Second district music committee of the state federation, Mrs. A. D. Sturdi- want, who states that it is the purpose of the committee to have one each Sun day afternoon until the very warm weather period, when the community sir gs will be given in the park.
 The young orators of the losing side or the debate at the High school Friday evening were guests of honor at dinner party at the Bright Star cafe following the exercises, the hosts being the win ners. Carey Hollingsworth and Sidney Kartus were the generous victors" and Stanton McCollum and Hoyt sherman were the good losers"
 Each young man invited guest from the High school set, and Miss Ethel Williamson, Miss Bernice Hagler and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11
Mrx. D B. RslUl u mM H. v Bessemr,l
 elves news N Manager of

Aseerd maintains for handling
 correspondence, advertising and subscriptions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-11

Bessemer, April 10.-(Special. )--Dr George Lang, one of the foremost edu- eaters and ministers of the state, was the speaker at the "Y' meeting at the Grand theatre Sunday Afternoon. Dr. Lang's address was on the subject Paying More Attention To Life" and tention of the men assembled to hear him.
 A special feature of the service was the splendid musical programme given under the direction of J. D. Patton. Songs by the Riley brothers and by a quartet were very much enjoyed by the large audience.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
Mr.. GALVIN'S ELECTION NOW
PRACTICALLY ASSURED
Continued from page ~

sixty referred votes. Not taking in
to consideration the referred votes,
the figures show that Calvin mas
made a gain of thirty votes over the
original figures for these four wards.
Allowing the counting of each re-
ferred vote. and it is generally be-
lieved that most of them VIII count
Calvin has gained twenty-three votes
in the first four wards counted.
The first poll of the fifth ward
was recounted this morning, the
work being completed about ]
o'clock. at which time the second
poll was started. The original fig
ures in the first poll of the fifth
ward gave Calvin 274 and Wester
90 while the recount figures show
Calvin making another gain with
26s and eleven referred, while
Wester secured 90 and three re-
ferred.
The original figures in the second
poll of the fifth ward were: Calvin
eco and Wester 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

The Junior Club will be served
with refreshments by the Junior
Club Auxiliary following their regu-
lar meeting of tonight in Junior
Hall.
From fifteen to twenty members
of Perth Amboy Review No,27 the
Woman's Benefit Association of the
Maccabees. will attend the state
rally to be held in AchteI-Stetter's in
Newark Saturday. 1t was decided
at the meeting of last night TO meet
at the corner of Smith and State
streets for the 1888 fast line car.
Miss Bina NJ. West. the supreme
commander. is to be the guest of
honor. The local commander. Miss
Clara Nelson. is to occupy an official
position during the day. The bust
ness session of the meeting last
night was brief in order that h
larger part OF the evening might be
given over to the card party and
peanut lab with which the members
entertained. Mrs. T.. r. Eike won
the peanut jab prize. a DO of hand
kerchiefs. and refreshments were
served in conclusion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

Marriage licenses were recently
ISSUED to the following: John NAL
nesky and Winifred Hothersall,
John Sokolinski and Jennie Chris
Hansen, BERTHE Slice and Anna Luc-
witch. John Bilanski and Annie
TAlep
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

The regular meeting OF the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary will not be
held in the library auditorium to-
hight but the members are urged to
attend the joint meeting of the Lee
gion and auxiliary at that place on
Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

The Ukranian American Citizens
Club has been organized and head
quarters are located at 1872 State
street. Meetings will be held the
first Monday of each month at S
o'clock. The purpose of this club
is to group the pkranian American
Citizens together and help their
fellow countrymen to become natu-
rallied citizens of this country.
The following officers were elected
at the organization meeting to serve
for one year: John Waverczak.
president; Charles Fedenycz, secre-
tary, and Michael Gunner, treas
urer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

The Hi-Y Club is far in advance
in the Help the Other Fellow Cam
paign which is being held in the Y.
NJ. C. A. for the benefit of the state,
national and foreign youth whose
opportunities are limited. The four
organizations competing are the
Hi-Y Club, Wawayanda Club, Com
rades and the Junior Employed
Boys Brotherhood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Holmes.

Mrs. Mary Holmes, eighty-three
years old, wife of Thomas 5. Holmes
Of Jersey City, died last night at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Saywell. 1856 Madison avenue She
with her husband came here six
weeks ago. Besides her husband,
Mrs. Holmes is survived by four
sons and two daughters, Mrs. Wal
ter Saywell. Mrs. William Meshrow,
of this city, Daniel p Holmes, OF
Jersey City. Lionel Holmes. of Bar
reville. John ID. Holmes. of Caldwell
and w. J. Holmes. of Wyoming.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow night at 1880 o'clock from
Inc home of her daughter, 156 Mad
ison avenue. Rev. Henry Cronin. of
the Second Presbyterian church,
Jersey City. assisted by the Rev.
Frederick Neidermeyer, of the First
PRESBYTERIAN church this city Will
oficiate. The interment which will
be private will take place Thurs
day in the New York Bay cemetery,
Jersey City.
Akariah u. Martin
Azariah ID. Martin. a lifelong resi-
dent of this city. died at ) o'clock
this morning at his home, 2S3
E1ODdIL EkiGtAg aANNA a ~
Although he had been ailing for
some time with heart trouble, which
is given as the cause of death, ne
was able 10 be about. Mr.. Martin
was born in this city and was a son
Of the late Jacob W. and Catherine
G. Martin. He was sixty years old.
| Mr.. Martin vas a painter and col-
tractor. Besides his widow he is
survived by a daughter. Mrs. +. /.
FeeIer, of Union; two sisters, Mrs.
Orlando Wood and Mrs. Philip
| Wood. of P~lainfeld, and a brother,
Walter c. Martin. of this city.
Mr.. Martin was a charter member
of Lincoln Engine Company. The
funeral services will be held Friday
| afternoon az > o'clock from ris late
residence. Rev. Wilbert Westcott,
| pastor of Simpson Methodist church,
will oficiate. The interment will be
in Alpine cemetery.
Mrs. Christina Chiocchi
Mrs. Christina Chiocchi, thirty.
-four a old wife of Lorenzc
| Chiocchi of 2s9 Washington street,
died this morning at her home after
a lingering illness. She is survived
bv her husband and two children,
The Funeral win be held at 10
! o'clock Thursday morning at The
Church Of Our Lady of the Most
Holy Rosary. The interment vii
be in the Most Holy Rosary
cemetery.
Funeral For Professor Dietz
Funeral services for Professor
| Charles Dietz. principal of the Mau.
rer school will be held tonight al
1880 o'clock at his late residence in
Maurer. Rev. Frederick Neider
meyer, pastor Of the First Presby'
terrain church. win oficiate. TIT
interment which will be held to
morrow in Alpine cemetery will b'
private.
Professor Dietz died early satur'
day morning at his home after &
brief illness. He had been a teach
err for fifty years, thirty-two o.
which were at the Maurer school
established by the late Henry Mau
rer a number of years ago He wa
in the seventy-seventh year OF hi
age and had resided in Perth Am
] boy many year,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

A last opportunity is given the ex'
service men of the city TO make ap-
plication for the { bonus py tht
American Legion. New blanks nave
been received at the Legion once w
the Raritan Building and VIII oe
6T,ed ont no later than tomorrow
night after which no applications
will be received by the bonus depart
ment- All eligible are urged to TAKE
advantage OF this chance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

Eight delegates and two leaders
from the local Y. NJ. {. a. Will at
tend the thirtieth annual older boys
state conference which will be held
in Plainfield, December =, 10 ana II.
The theme of the conference TINS
wear will be Life Investment
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

Almost $500 was added to the Red
Cross roll call fund here yesterday,
meaning 500 memberships more to-
ward the local quota. The Perth
Amboy Dry Docks sent in $500
from its employees through Axel OIL
sen: American Smelling e Refining
Company, through ID. V. Connors,
$500. The following district canvass
reports from Mrs. Joseph Bujnofsky
show a total of s1S1.54. $685. COM
ing from the Holy Trinity Slovak
parish. IS from the Martha WASH
ington Club and So from the st.
Elizabeth Assembly Zivena. Mrs.
Maria Bacha turned in $34.50. Mrs.
Axel Olsen an additional SO, and
Mrs. Dlabik S35. Bnei Zion Camp
20 contributed IS and the same
amount came to headquarters from
Mohawk Council No. IS, Daughters
of Pocahontas. with School No. $ re-
ports of $12.17.