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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-21

Mrs. James Dempsey Jr., died at the
hospital Friday morning, aged %
years Her maiden name was Ruth
Edwards. She was born in this city,
and with the exception of few years
at Grand Rapids, Mich, had always
made her home here. She was mar
ried July 81, last year to James Dcmp-
sey Jr and the young couple had made
their home with Mr.. Dempscy's mother.
Mrs. Robert IIcmpton, ll6 River Drive.
Mrs. Dempsey had been employed at
the Offices Of the Manilowoc Shpbuild-
ing corporation for three years, but in
January was forced to give up her posi-
ton and since that time had been con
fined to her bed,
Besides her husband she is survived
10y her mother Mrs. Robert IIcmpton,
and a sister, Alice Edwards and Mr.
lIempton, her slepfathcr
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon from the Hcmpton home, Rev.
Symons, pastor of ST. .paul's NJ. r..
church officiating. Iutcrmcut was In
Evergreen cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-21

Thomas Gleason has sold his farm in
Rockland to Nj Ranke, the man who
had it leased the past two years. The
consideration was $4,000
Ed Hubbard is regarded by most
people as a pretty good looking fellow.
But Attorney Goldberg described him
to the jury as repulsive. Schmitz in
addressing the jury ycntured that Gold
berg would pay $4,000 in consideration
Of having as good looking face as Ed.
has. This settles Eds status and he
knows now how much his face is worth.
II. G. Krcss is doing some work for
Speaker Reed which would count
big if the time for maturing was not
too short. "lIory' is a pretty good
manipulation and has passion for poll
tics.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-21

The Goodrich line have, tliis season,
abolished the sale of liquor on their
boats. This is an Improvement beyond
our expectations. All honor to Capt.
Goodrich and his officers
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-21

Those young ladies that were seated
on the church steps last Friday even
ing, should be guarded in their Ian
guage if they do not wish to he heard.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-21

Mr. /. Soulcrin, the chief engineer Of
our Western Rail Road, arrived here
last Saturday and has gone to work
in good earnest, as he has already is
sued a call for 500 laborers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-21
ITEMS FROM TAE PILOT FILES
FIFTY YEARS AGO

The lake on our shore rose eight
inches last Tuesday night. The rush
ing Of, the water through the harbor
and up the river was like the tide com
ing in at seaport
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-21

Every boy and girl in Mantowoc
should attend Sunday school. 1t is
much better than loafing around the
streets. There are seven or eight
schools in operation each Sunday, and
parents should see that their children
attend one of them. Remember that
the children form the morals of the
coming generation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
SHRINE POTENTATE
HERE WEDNESDAY
Highest Official of Order to Be
Honored by Local Members
at Reception

Ellis L. Garretson. imperial poten-
tate of the Ancient Arabic Order
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, will ar
rive in Birmingham Wednesday morn
ing at II o'clock to visit zamora
Temple.
He win be shown the city Wednes-
day afternoon and will be the guest
of honor at a reception and dance to
be given at the Country Club Wednes-
day night from to / o'clock.
An hour before the reception begins,
Zamora's band will give a concert.
The band will also play during the
reception. The chanters will render a
special programme of songs. The pa
troll will put on fancy drill.
All mobiles and their ladies have
been invited to be present Special
arrangements for extra street car SER
vice before and after the reception
have been made Cars will leave the
club at lis o'clock to accommodate
those who have not their own trans
portation.
John B. Bethea, potentate of zamora
Temple. and the official divanx' will
be in the reception line when the i'm
perial potentate and members Of his
divan meet the mobiles and ladies dur
ing the evening. The distinguished
visitor will leave for Meridian Thurs
day morning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
COUNCIL FORMED
TO CARRY ON WORK
Young Peoples Sunday School
Conference Comes to a
Successful Close

Representative members from each
of the sunday school classes In Bir-
mngham organized a council TO carry
on the work among the young people
al meeting held in the First Chris
itlan church yesterday afternoon at the
close OF the young peoples conferences
that has been in session three days.
The represea tatives to this council
were elected by each Sunday school
class in the 231districts into which the
city has been divided. Each district
will have community council CONS
posed of delegates elected from the
various Sunday school classes in i Il
The community council, in turn, elected
a president and secretary who VIII
become memb ers of the city council
. In these councils will rest The re.
sponsibility of carrying on the work
OF Christianity among the young peo-
pie. Previous to the closing meeting,
sessions were held by the three units
of the Young Peoples conference, dur
ing which the four fold side of the
IRE OF ouHoay SSNooi poS VI So " -
brought out by the leaders OF the
groups
Frank Dominick was leader of the
boys group at the First Presbyterian
church composed OF boys between 5
and IS years of age The girls of the
same age met at the Fifth Avenue
church. and were led by
Miss Rosa Strickland. The boys and
girls between the ages of 10 and "a
met at the First Christian church,
where they were addressed by Rev. J.
M Broadly
Immediately after the group sessions
were ended. the members assembled
at the First Christian church to or
ganize the council. This meeting was
presided over by Miss Freda Bose, gem
eral secretary of the Birmingham
Sunday School association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
JERSEY CATTLE
ON EXHIBITION
Officers of Jersey Cattle Club
to Be EIected-Banquet
at TutWiIer

Members of the Alabama Jersey Cattle
club will meet this afternoon at / o'clock
at the auditorium of the Chamber of
Commerce Officers for the ensuing year
will be elected The programme in
cludes an address by Frank C. Baldwin.
president of the American Jersey Cattle
club, of New York.
E. C. Shuptrine is president of the Ala
bama Jersey Cattle club and Robert M.
Dell secretary. A banquet of the mem
bers will be held tonight at o'clock at
the Tutwiler hotel. Mr.. Baldwin will
speak at the banquet.
The public in general and dairymen
of the country are invited to inspect the
herd of 50 registered Jersey cattle on eX-
hibition in the machinery building at the
State Fair grounds. Arrangements have
been made with the State Fair officials
to have electric lights tonight and the
cattle will be there for inspection until
8 o'clock. They may be seen from about
noon until late evening.
inspection of these cattle at this time
is all the more important because of the
campaign for better milk being waged
by the board of health and the dairymen
of jefferson county," said Mr.. Dell yes
terday Examination and checking up
on the value of registered cattle Will
prove the wisdom of maintaining herds
of pure-bred cows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
annual MEETING OF.
Y. N. CA. TUESDAY.


The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Christian association will be held
at the Southern club on Tuesday evening
at $50 o'clock. The board of directors
the committees of management of the
several branches and the employed staff
will be present at this gathering, and
the programme has been arranged in a
very attractive manner. The principal
address at this meeting will be by ,Dr
George LANCE of the state university, and
ia splendid musical programme will be
rendered by the West End male quartet.
Reports Of the central, two Industrial
branches and three community branches
will be presented at this meeting and
will show volume and character of
work unequaled in the southern states.
These reports will indicate that the Bfr-
mingham association has had over $40
men and boys in the night school, with
rs teachers covering % different sub
jects,
The association has been unusually ac-
tive in promoting the religious pro-
grapme among the shop and factory
men and conducting Bible classes among
men and boys. The attendance upon the
physical department shows that the
bodybuilding programme among men
and boys has been the best in the history
of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
MONUMENT TO DEAD
UNVEILED BY TYPOS
Impressive Ceremony Marks
Memorial Exercises of Local
Typographical Union

With impressive ceremonies and in the
presence of an unusually large crowd the
monument to the departed members Of
Birmingham Typographical Union No io4
was unveiled yesterday afternoon at
Forest Hill cemetery in the plat of the
union where the members to whom had
come the final call of time" are laid
to rest.
The monument is Of imposing design
with a tablet on which is inscribed The
names of those who have gone beyond.
President Robert White presided over the
ceremonies.
The principle address was made by the
Rev Roy G. Hershey. who spoke on
the three obligations of life-the unborn.
the living, and the dead In eloquent
language he brought out the points of his
address and concluded with a beautiful
tribute to the union in cherishng the
memory of those who had passed away.
Other speakers were Arthur Elliott.
Robert White and T. r. Mock.
Mr.. Nbck who is one of the pioneer
members of the local union. officiated
at the unveiling of the monument and
in his remarks outlined the movement tt,
erect the memorial to the dead and the
ready response of the members of the
union to make it possible
Proceeding the unwilling Mrs r. G.
Hershey sang. Nearer My God to Thee =,
ir a beautiful manner, and at the con-
clusion of the exercises sang "Tll We
Meet Again. The Boys Industrial
School band rendered several appropriat e
selections during the exercises
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16


Lieut.. Com. III. ]. Roth. who will pilot
the navy entry, Is already here. His aide,
Lieut. II. E. Halland, will come in some
time today
Birmingham man, Frank B. Mosby,
chief quartermaster, is making the trip
with the initiating and rigging crew.
which will arrive this afternoon. Louis
E. Alley chief gunners' mate, is another
chief petty officer who will make the
trip.
Others who are coming from the naval
Fl. L. Boswell, D. Mcclure, E. L. Kene-
fck, f. T. Stocking, II. w. Snyder W. r.
Latham, II. Little c. L. Long and ]. j.
Wilson, quartermaster, and e. F.. Fisher
w. d. Clark, j. c. Clarke and NJ c.
Taylor, machinists' mates. These are
members of the initiating and rigging
crew, which is under Chief Quartermas
ter Owens.
Ell DIRIGIBLE
Commander Roth was sent to Birming-
ham early to make report on the fitness
of the landing field prepared for the Ell
the dirigible being sent here as an added
attraction to the national balloon race
He has expressed himself as being thor
oughly satisfied with arrangements made
The field provided as a landing field for
the "blmp" is Immediately south of the
balloon field just across the spur track
After most of the balloons have left, the
dirigible will be towed around in front
of the grandstand for the spectators to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
Events of Today
In Birmingham

Citizens meeting on unemployment
situation at O'Clock. Chamber of Conn
merce.
Civic forum at 1910 o'clock at Civic
Association.
ADJUSTMENTS
MajeNtic-"Madame ",
I,yric-Keith vaudeville and pictures.
Loew,s BijOu-Vaudeville and pie
lures.
Trianon--CharIes Ray, In ''The Old
swimming Hole"
AIcazar--"What's Wife Worth ."
Strand--Mary Pickford, in Through
the Back Door"
Galax-Hugo Balm, presents EAST
Lynne"
RoyaI-Louise Huff. in "The Danger
Paradise"
Rialto-Mack Sennetts ''Love, Hon
Or and Behave"
EdEevOOd Park-Dancing.
West Lake Park-DancinE and bath
ing.
East Lake Park-Daneing. bathing,
amEseHents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
REAL ESTATE SALES
BRISK DURING WEEK

Sales of Wood Bros. real estate men,
totalled s5s.675 during last week. accord
ing to James A. Wood, who declared
business to be holding up wonderfully He
stated his firm had no complaint to make
as to conditions.
Jemison & Co. reported the sale of four
houses on the corner of Twenty-fourth
street and Sixth avenue, south, the prop
erty being transferred from Jessie A.
Boyle to the Audubon Real Estate and
Insurance company. The consideration
was $4,000.
Other Jemison sales were: Central
Park Land company to ]. l.. Hill, Sun
shine farm with six lots on corner of
Maple street and Nettie avenue, $500;
Earline NJ. Morehead to John G. Loftin,
lot on Beech street Central park, $3.50;
Central Park Land company to W. c..
Glass, an addition of two lots to property
on Syce -ore street, Central park, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
FIRE INSURANCE WILL
BE DISCUSSED AT MOBILE

Mobiles May 15.-Discussion of the
fire insurance situation in Mississippi
will feature the annual convention of
the Alabama insurance men. which
convenes here this morning. The dis
cussion will be led by l.. d. Caldwell.
secretary of the Mississippi Associa-
tion of Insurance Agents OF Meridian.
Delegates are looking forward 20 this
discussion, in which Mr.. Caldwell will
explain the withdrawal of fire insur
ance by companies operating in Mis-
sissippi.
several hundred men from every part
of the state are expected. Plans are
being made for their entertainment
while in the city. An informal dinner
will be given on the first day, and a
boat trip across the bay for luncheon
will be given on the last day. Other
features are being
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
ANNUAL MEETING OF
STATE OPTICIANS
Local 0ptometrists on Pro-
gramme-Large Delegation
to Attend Convention

Many local optometrists are preparing
to attend the sixteenth annual convention
of the Alabama State Optical society
and Thursday, May II, IS and 10 at the
Gay-Teague hotel at Montgomery, ac-
cording to DIR. j. III. finder of Birming.
ham, and secretary and treasurer of the
society, who has been sending out re-
minders to optometrists for the past sew
eral weeks
An unusually attractive programme
tas been arranged according to DR.. Tin
der. During the convention the society
will occupy the entire ninth floor of the
Gay-Teague hotel.
The official programme is as follows
Tuesday, May II, the entire morning
will DE spent in registering and visiting
exhibits; . p. M. meeting called to order
and annual address by President H. T.
Tippett. Dothan; 2:So p. M. reading Of
minutes of previous convention; 245 D.
M, report of secretary and treasurer )
D. M, report of executive committee
$50 p. M. report of Judge Thomas NJ
Rogers legal adviser .. M, IAN APP
probation NJ. D. Katz. Birmingham
40 p. M. automobile ride given by the
optometrist of Montgomery; 7:30 p. m.
inspection of exhibits and demonstrations
in model examination rooms. Every
member of our society is supposed to say
something during this convention If you
have a case in mind that is puzzling.
make mention Of it and let's discuss it.
Wednesday. $50 a M, Anatomy and
Physiology" ], w. Langley Sylacauga;
lO.l5 a. m subject selected Dr. ]. IT
Harmon, Vincennes. Ind: II 10 a. M,
demonstrations covering frame adjusting.
selection of mountings and prescription
writing, Robert p Weiss, Montgomery;
/ q. M. adjournment for lunch; 30 y.
M. Trials and Trbulations of the Jew
ler-Optometrist," w w Ellis. Ensey.
30 p. M, to be sure this speaker comes
totally unprepared he viii be named from
the chair; 80 p. M inspection of ex-1
hibits and practical demonstrations OF IN
structions of instruments in modern ex-
animation rooms: p. M. dinner given
by J. A. Weiss & Sons at the Country
club. followed by round table discussion.
Thursday, $50 a. M, "Exclusive Opto-
metric Possibilities in the Smaller
Towns" J e. Written. Cullman; 10 a.
M. what an Optometrist Owes the Pro-
fesson,' Horace Long, Ensley: 1890 a.
M, subject selected. Or. ]. Fl. Hammon.
vincennes, Ind; 1880 a. m. inspection of
exhibits and practical demonstrations n
objective optometry in fmodel examina
ton rooms ! D. m adjournment for
lunch: 2:30 p. m. "Retnoscopy. Her
man A. Uhrig Birmingham; S:15 p. M.
report Of committees 3:45 p. M, inspec-
ton Of exhibits and practical demonstra
lions in subjective optometry in mode,
examination rooms p. M, election of
officers; 6 p. M, adjournment.
linton: Tlo beOskemiuc, " ui?synbee fla
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
BALLOON PILOT TO
ADDRESS FORUM

Members of the Monday forum of the
Civic Association will be addressed at
their lunchean today at 1920 o'clock by
Lieut. Com II. J. Roth, who VIII pilot
the navy's entry in the balloon race.
Commander Roth will discuss the local
requirements in connection with the land
ing of the dirigible Ell, which will ar
rive here Saturday morning from Pensa-
cola.
The special committe of today's forum
and Of the Wednesday forum. IN charge
of ticket sales for the Ham Eggs
minstrels showing Tuesday and Wednes-
dav nights at the jefferson theatre, Will
meet this morning and distribute tickets
in prominent downtown business estab-
lishments. The proceeds of the minstrels
are to help defray the expenses of the ma
tioual balloon race.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
POSTMASTERS MUST
STAND EXAMINATION

Vacancies for postmasters in first, sec
ond or third class postoffices are to be
filled by an open civil service examina-
ton where there are no eligible appli-
cants, according to information received
from Washington by r. B. Smyer, post
master, yesterday.
The bulletin states that when a va
cancy exists or hereafter occurs in the
office Of postmaster of first, second or
third class offices, and il such vacancy
is not filled by the nomination of a per-
son qualified through civil service ex-
animation the postmaster general will
notify the civil service commission who
will have an open examination held.
The name of one of the three highest,
who are eligible, will be submitted 70
tho President, provided that If the in
cumbent be holding office through a civil
service examination such name may be
submitted for denomination without fur
Their examination.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
5000 SIGNATURES TO
PETITION FOR MOVIES

The petition asking the passage of an
ordinance authorizing operation of Sun
day movies or the calling of an initiative
election to decide the question will be
fled with the city commission on May "a,
according to j. ID. Stull of the Alabama
Federation of Labor, who is leading the
fight for Sunday shows.
Signatures obtained total nearly 5000,
Mr.. Stull stated last night with many ex-
pressions in favor of the ordinance pro-
posed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
CUBAN INTERESTS
BUY MUCH LUMBER

Mobile, May 15.-One of the biggest
deals contaminated in many months
was closed today by E. D. Flynn Ex-
port company of this city. when they
sold 100000 feet of lumber to Cuban
interests. The lumber will be shipped
from the port Of Mobile. The Flynn
company has chartered vessels from
the Whitney -Boden company to handle
the shipments
This makes the second large lumber
deal reported in the last month, the
United Fruit company having pur-
chased 100000 feet from Pascagdula
Miss, firm near here. Shipping inter-
ests and lumber people see in these
two deals and the recent increase in
shipments of lumber to,Cuba and other
dustry
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
AUTOMOBILE COLLIDES
WTHA FREIGHT TRAIN

Call officers from police Headquarters
early this morning We're investigating M
automobile accident at the corner of
First avenue and Forty-sixth street in
which an automobile said to be owned
BY J. f. Penney Of No. oo.Glen Iris PARK
collided With freight train. The froat
end OF the machine was badly damaged
but none of the occupants or the Gar
were injured, investigating officers re-
ported.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
ABANDONED BABY
FOUND ON PORCH

baby, apparently only few, days
old. was found on the front porch OF
thes residence of James GLADDEN., 1873
Avenue Fl south, early yesterday morn
ing Passing police scouts noticed the
baby lying in basket on the porch.
Officials at police headquarters ordered
it turned over to the Hillman hospital,
and throughout yesterday an effort was
made to locate it's parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
Pl KAPPA PHI

Alumni members Of Pi Kappa Phi fra
ternity are urged to attend a banquet 10
be given in the private dining room of
the Tutwiler tonight at S:15 O'Clock.
Every HI Kappa Phi in the birmingham
district is invited TO come to the din
ner. and visiting members are cordially
invited
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
DR.. KlNCANNON LEAVES

DR.. L. A. Kincannon of the Birmingham
infirmary staff was rendered a farewell
dinner at the Tutwiler hotel Saturday
night by the staff of the infirmary DR..
Kincannon leaves shortly for Boston,
Mass. where he goes to take up spe-
cial work Those present were DR. w.
c. Gewin. Dr. r. G. McGahey Dr. A. G.
jackson Or. D. c. Batson. DR.. Parker,
DR., Deavcr, DR.. Crowder, Or. p. X.
TAFT. Dr. Terrence. DR.. Pope and DR..
Wilkin-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
MOTOR SCOUT INJURED

G. 8. Taylor, police motor scout, was
slightly injured and his motorcycle was
completely demolished when he coliided
with railroad engine at Third avenue
and Twelfth street, north, about 1919
o'clock Saturday night. Officer Taylor
sustained only few slight cuts about the
head and face and was able to go on duty
tho following dAy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
Found Shot to Death
BY Associated Press

Mobile, May l5.-Otto Kinchin, %, was
found dead near Saraland a suburb OF
Mobile, with bullet hole through his
body. Delma Reed, 81 was arrested by
the county police authorities and held
for the killing. The shooting occurred
night, but the body was not
discovered until today near the roadway.
The cause Of the shooting is being in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16

Winfield was arrested by Officer
Crcnshaw In less than five min
utcs after the shooting occurred.
He made no effort to resist, and
walked calmly with the officer to
the city jail. So FAR NIL efforts of
the police to find out which one
fired the first Ohst and what
caused the shooting has failed.
In the city Jail last night VIM
field still refused to make state
ment. He spoke to the warden
only once during the day, and that
was to send some one to the hOteI
and get his razor and a clean shirt.
Nash and Rubenstein last night
were still In TOO serious coudi-
ton to be questioned by the po-
lice. Roth men are unmarried.
Nash lived mt Acipco, but often
stopped at the hotel. IT IL stated,
when he came in on late run
with his engine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
CIRCLES TO MEET

The several circles of the missionary
society of the Eleventh Avenue Method
list church will meet this afternoon at.
$3.50 o'clock with the following hostesses:
Mrs. l.. b. Self, 1908 st. Charles street;
Mrs. NJ. C. Darby, l1GS Fifteenth street,
south, and Mrs. J. 7. Miller, TIA Thir-
teenth street, south
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
MEMORIAL DAY

Committees from allied organizations
planning to take part in the observance
of Memorial Day, May 30. will meet at
the Civic Association this afternoon at 3
O'Clock to make final arrangements for
the exercises to be held