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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Seek Emergencv Rates
By Associntcd Pres.

Iampa, Flau January 6.-Steps to start a national movement to put into effect emergency freight rates on an the raH- roads of the country for the movement to market of foodstuffs and farm prod- ucts were taken today by the Florida Citrus exchange
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Mrs. McCree Loses Suit ky AEsooiufoI D.

Ioiedo, Ohio. January 6.-Mrs Hettie MeCree' a nationally known equestriennc today lost he' suit for $50, f5o in United states district court on a point of layv Mrs. McCree spine was fractured when Michigan Central train colided with q circus traln on which she was riding at iNainoe, ~ ind' m June, 1918. according to testimony heard during the trial of tba case More than score of other per- formers were killed and many injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Women Unite on Bill

Oklahoma City, Okla, January G. " omen members of the Oklahoma legis- lature today united in introducing a hii providing for state hospital for all for mer service men. The bill was presented
 in the name of the heroic mothers of all who served the United Nates during tue war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Suicide, Says Sheriff

Greenville, $. C., January 6.-Altho1eh Sheriff Reid of Laurens county is satis- fled that the death of Dr. H. K. Aiken. prominept banker, was the reseul of self inflicted wounds, the coroner's jury at an inquest this afternoon returned ver- dlct that pr Aiken came to his death rom pistol wound at the hands of parties unknown according to snecial dispatches received here tonight from LaurenS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Engineer Shoots Negro

Tuscaloosa, January 6.-(Special. )--Last night in the store of Martin D. Prewitt, near the Mobile and Ohio depot, Engi- neer Bill Hall of that railroad shot Nose Hubbard, a negro. Hall surrendered to the sheriff this morning and was re- leased on $500 bond. The negro. who was shot three times, is said to be in se- rious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
New Rotary Club

Troy January 6.-(Special.)-The Troy and Dothan Rotary clubs will soon go to Andalusia to aid in initiatory work on the new Rotary club there. An enthusi- astic luncheon was held by the Rota- rians Tuesday night when the member ship entire was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Dr. Beauchamp Speaks

HuntSVlIIe, January 6.-(Specfal.)- Dr. W. B. Beauchamp, secretary of the Iaymen's Missionary movement of the Methodist church, recently back from Europe, spoke here at the First Meth odist church tonight He told of con- ditions in Europe and what the church is undertaking to do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Buys Drug Store

Troy, January 6.-(Special.) )-N. J. Ga ney has purchased a drug store at Brant- ley and has moved there. MT. Ganey has spent sometime in Troy. He was a mem Der of the firm of Ganey-Joh ohnson Drug company, and sold his interest to the Johnson brothers. Afterwards he was with s. A. Williams, as prescription clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Would Fed 'Em on Rice

ny AbBUC1HteU Tf6BB
 Pine Bluff, Ark, January 6.-An "end- less chain" of tele:yrams has been start ed Herbert Hoover from the rice distric. of Arkansas asking that Mir. Hoover buy American rice in his purchase for starv- ing Europeans out of the relief funds 'and thus avert suffering at home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
S6OO,OOO Frisco Fire

By AssOciated Press san Francisco. January 6.-The plant of the Otis Elevator company here was de- stroyed by fire today with a loss esti- mated by officials of the company at $600 0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
Court Goes to Athens

Huntsville January Special J. Judge Robert c. Brickell is in Athens presiding over the January term of circuit court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07

The annual Fathers Meeting of the Twentieth Century Mothers club was given in the clubrooms of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church Wednes- day evening and proved one of the most enjoyable affairs of the new year.
 Palms. ferns and baskets of flowers wers attractively arranged about the rooms and made a pretty background for the receiving party which was composed of Mrs. R. F. Cloud. Mrs w. w. Bry- ant Mrs. Charles Culpepper and Mrs. George Hamilton. Punch was served during the hours by Mrs. C. D. Gaines and Mrs M P. Dominck.
 X delightful feature of the evening was songs given by Mrs. G. M Gardner and little Sara Ray Gardner, accom- panied by Miss Laura Bryant. Several dUet numbers were rendered by Jack Thomas and Arthur Thomas
 Tie guests enjoyed progressive conveY- sation and an automobile contest and the prizes were awarded to D. r. Fair cloth j, A. Smith and Roy. Gardner. Interesting talks on childhood" and ''1he Resourcefulness of the Child were made by Rev. Garner Sturdvant and Rev. D, NJ. Gardner.
 A plate lunch was served al a late hour to the following guests: Dr. and Mrs R. E. Cloud, Mir. and Mrs. n. F.. Faircloth Mir, and Mrs, w. w. Bryant. MT and Mrs. Charles Culnepper. Nr. and Mrs. NJ. r. Dominick, Mir. and Mrs. G. w. Hamilton. Mir and Mrs Frank Lemont Mir. and Mrs. J. N. tOnver, Mr- and Mrs J. F. Saver Mir. and Mrs, J. A. Smith. Rev and Mrs Garner Stur- divant. Dr. and Mrs. C. D.. Gaines, Mir. and Mrs, IT, J. Wurtele, Mir and Mrs. T. DeWaft Craig Mrs. W. C. MeAfee, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs, X. l.. Gaston Mrs. Bartz, Rev and Mrs. D, M Gardner Mir and Mrs. Arthur Thomas. Mss Laura Bry- ant, C. A. Faireloth and Jack Thomas.
 The Berean and Phiathea classes will give q joint entertainment at the Pike Avenue Baptist church Friday night in honor of their victorious tie in the race for New Years attendance. There will also be special musical programme presented by r. w. Cliffe and Glenn Gibbs. with the church orchestra.
 The Epworth League of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will give Fl social al the home of Mrs. C. F, Cooper this evening at o'clock. A cabinet meeting of the officers will be held at o'clock. A small admission will be charged to the social.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Phinthea cAss of tae First Methodist Sunday school will meet Sat urday afternoon with Mrs. D A. Tchols, who is teacher of the class. The meet ing will be at 2:3o o'clock and following the programme 8 social hour will be en- joyed All members are requested to meet at the church on Avenue c and Twentieth street at 2:l5 o'clock from which place they will go to Mrs. cch- ols home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07

The meetings at the Twenty Seventh Street Mission are being well attended and Evangelisy oNeal will continue the subject of "The Second Coming of Christ during the remainder of the week.
 Rev. R. A. Forrest will be at i.he mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
MEDCALFE-S SMITH

nette, Mrs. Herriek Misses Mary C. holds and Bessie Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
ENSLEY

The ASeerald in
 correspondence, and ubserlpt ptons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07
MEMORIAL BUILDING


 The women of the various churches Of the city will assist in the Y. M. c. A. drive for the collection of pledges due for the Memorial building, which be- gins in tn city on next Tuesday.
 Mrs. W. c. Baty. general chairman of the womans committee, has appointed the following representatives from the churches to assist in the drive: Mrs. George Stevenson and Mrs George Wal Ter, from the Presbyterian; Mrs. George Ross and Miss Lizzie Herbert, from the Baptist; Mrs. w. l.. Rush and Mrs. Ben G. Perry, from the Episcopal; Mrs. B. c. Jones and Mrs. Cecil Cowan, from wyn and Mrs. F. P. Lacey. from the Christian and Mrs. Eslick and Mrs Sam I,efkovitz from the Jewish church.
 The women will have charge of the dinners which they will serve each evening during the drive in the base ment of the First Methodist church.
 The week of prayer service which was observed today by the Woman's Missionary union of the Baptist church at the home of Mrs. Rush Ran dle included a splendid programme in which all bands of the union took part as follows: Prayer and praise service, band No. 4, with Mrs. J. T. Crofford, leader; Brazil" band No. l, Miss Liz zie Herbert leader; China" band No 2 Mrs. Gordon Vail, leader; interms- sion for lunch and social hour. "Eu- rope,' band No. ,. Mrs. Arthur Key holds. leader; Mexico" band No. 3. Mrs. J. M Woods, leader. Japan" Girls auxiliary; Hospitals in Foreign Fields Young Womea's auxiliary; Mrs NJ L. Morrill,, leader
 FORTY-TWO CLUB
 Mrs. A. l.. Cooley entertained the Thursday Forty-two club and num- Der of guests Thursday afternoon at her home on Sixth avenue. Ferns ana cut flowers in bright colors were used in the decoration of the recep ion rooms, where the games of forty-two were enjoyed.
 The club prize, a lovely painting, was won by A. D. Bell; the guest .,rize. a hand made handkerchief, was awari- ed to Mrs. Tom Benton, while the con- solation which was an oil paint s, fell to Mrs. Clyde Galloway. The hostess served after the games a de> lightful salad course with tea to her guests. who were Mrs. Clyde Galloway. Mrs. A. D. Bell, Mrs. Lester Sides, Mrs Denson Bentley, Mrs. Charles Bentley, Mrs. J. c. Farris, Mrs. Macon Williams, Mrs. Percy Cowan, Mrs. Penry Evans, Mrs. Tom Cook, Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant. Mrs. w. A. Cochran, Mrs. Walter Gwin, Mrs. George Waller, Mrs.'J. M. DeJar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07

Mrs L. D. MeCuilum,
 correspondent. re- eeives news iteuss. Phone Eesseser io72
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-07

For subscriptions, D. L. MeClinton, repre- sentative. Phone Ems ley 8ss.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07
Clue IN
clever FORGERY
Meade Hughes Makes In
vestigations in Regard
to Negro who Cashed
his $500 Check.
DETECTIVES ON CASE
Postal Authorities Held
Check Until Three
Weeks Ago.

Meade Hughes has returned from a
trip to Cedar Falls and Waterloo where
he has been making Investigations in
regard to the $500 check sent by him
to F. NJ. Healy of Marshall, Mimi.
aug. .. which was evidently stolen
from the mails and cashed at the Cedar
Falls National bank last summer by
p. Morrison. a negro. The post office
authorities held the check until three
weeks ago in the hope Of receiving adj
ditional information about the forgery.
Mr.. Hughes has not vet received his
money but will undoubtedly receive it
in a short time.
The negro came to Cedar Falls a
year ago and obtained work With an
ice company. Through persistent in
dustry he became a respected resident
of the town and when he made appli-
CT ton at the bank to borrow $50. he
with little difficulty obtained his en-
plOyer and Cedar Falls grocer to sign
his note. Later on he presented him
self at the bank with check for $500,
$75 of which he paid down on the note
and the remaining 1925 of which he
cashed. Shortly afterwards he left
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07
THREATENS TO
KILL family
Tim Williams of Near
harrisburg Threatens to
Kill his Wife and
Children.
MAKE A COMPLAINT
Trouble Arose Over Certain
Legal Papers Which he
Destroyed.

Mrs. Tim Williams, who resides near
Blairsburs, Saturday made complaint
to local police and to county attorney,
Z. 2. Prince. against her husband,
charging that he had made threats to
kill her and their children. However.
unless a warrant is sworn out for his
arrest, the police can do nothing be-
yond exercising surveillance over him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams reside on the
Stark farm short distance from
harrisburg. Trouble arose in the
family. so Mrs. Williams says. over
several legal papers, the property OF
the latter, which Mr.. Williams des-
troyed few days ago. According to
her story to the police son in the
family had demonstrated with his
father, which so Infatuated the latter
that he started to pursue his son with
{. stove poker. The lad found refuge
in room upstairs after his mother
Lad barred the door to the stairway.
This act on the part of the mother
further infiamed Mr.. Williams. who
wildly threatened every member Of the
family.
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Williams.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

taking her two small daughters with
l,er, came to this city where she re-
NAMED in hiding with friends until
this morning. The husband followed
her to this city and made every at
tempt to meet her. but to no avail
Early this morning Mr.. Williams
was searched for weapons by Police
man Riley. but no firearms were found
on his person. At that time he eX-
pressed his willingness to leave town,
if necessary. to avoid any further
trouble.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

the town and was never heard from
again.
1t Is thought the negro had some
confederate or accomplice who aided
him in securing the check from the
mails. AT present representatives of
the Burns detective agency are at
work ON the case and have traced the
negro up into Canada. His definite
Whereabouts have not been discovered
as yet, however.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Miss Anna Westwick, saleslady in
the Penney store, and brother. Arthur
NestWick, and sister, Miss Jessie West
wick. of Williams, attended the young
peoples convention in jewell Sunday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Mrs. Ella NJ. Jennings. of the Free
man-Journal force, spent yesterday in
Williams at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl +. johnson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Ben Breitenkamp. of Fort Dodge,
spent Sunday in this city with his
brother, G. f. Breitenkamp, of the
Freeman-J ournal force.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Among the Duncombe visitors in the
city Saturday were Mrs. Rudolph
Moenck. Mrs. Fred Moenck and Miss
Bertha Moenck.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

NJ c. Jordan of Des MoineS. former
salesman in the shoe department of the
Mercantile store, is in the city for a
short visit with friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

c. a. Anderson of Kewanee, ILL.,, has
accepted position in the Mercantile
store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Mrs. H. II. Keesee of Ellsworth and
visiting daughter, Mrs. J. f. Wright,
of Ames were shopping in the city Sat
urday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Segar went to
Des Moines Saturday afternoon to
spend several days with relatives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Miss Martha Staley of the Freeman
journal news force spent Sunday with
relatives in Jefferson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Hull of Nevada
are visiting in the city at the home of
Mr.. HIS brother. G. +. Hull
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Jack Whitney of Eagle Grove visited
Dick Whiteman in this city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hassebrock ana
daughter Margaret of kamrar were
visitors in the city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Miss lone Gardiner visited her
brother, A. p. Gardiner, in jefferson
over the week end.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Mrs. Henry VanLangen of Kamrar
vas shopping in the city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Mrs. O. S. Olsen of Williams was
shopping in the city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

Thomas cambridge of Williams was
business visitor in the city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-07

MR.. BURNS pronounced the
AV1 test most interesting. He
enjoyed it and was glad to help
Mr.. Edison.
You'll enjoy filling out Mood
Change Chart also-and we know
you will eagerly help the great in
ventor in his latest research into
the effects of music on the minds
and moods of mankind.
Read MIR. Burns Chart. Then
come to our store. Make the test.
Learn how music affects your
moods. Your Chart will be sent
to Mr.. Edison.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
NEWS OF A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Grand Lodge Of Masons Will
Lay Cornerstone Of Laurel's
Public School August II.
CANTALOUPE CROP Is LATE

From Every Evenings Correspondents.
Scaford. July s7.-william T. Iank
one OF the largest growers of canta-
toupes In lower Delaware. said yester-
day. II would be a month before the
bulk OF the cantaloupe crop comes on
in this section. This is due. he said.
TO the excessive heat i'm June and early
July. which caused the blossoms TO
drop OF. New buds formed after the
falling OF Of the first ones. consequent
~ the forming and ripening of canta-
loupcs will be delayed.
As a rule csntaloupes are being
picked in great quantities in lower
Delaware by the 10th of August. This
year will be the latest one in many
years that the bulk OF the cantaIoupe
crop was not on long before the last
ot August.
Growers say the indications are ex-
.eilent for "A bumper crop, notwith-
standing the falling of of the first
blossoms. A few early cantaloupes are
now coming in for which the growers
are receiving around s3 per carrier.
The lateness Of the crop will bring
II into competition with the water
meson crop. which will be on about
the time cantaloupes are being shipped
IN carload lots. Indications point 20 a
tremendous crop of watermeions also.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
NEWS OF NEWPORT.

Newport. July 27.--Newport NJ. f.
Sunday school pupils will take their
annual excursion to Augustine Beach
on Thursday. August 4. The trip will
be made by automobiles. Stanton M.
f. sunday school and White Clay
Greek and Red Clay Creek Presby-
terian churches will also enjoy their
pienics at Augustine Beach on August
4.
Miss Nellie Seeds is a guest of Misses
Elma and Elizabeth Wilson of Ridgely,
Md.
Misses Madeline Johnson of Mill
town and Florence Maciary of stanton
were weekend guests of Miss Rebecca
Maclary.
Mrs. George Frederick is at Reho-
both Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Keen and child
hoboth Beach. Saturday. and We're
week-end guests of Mrs, Joseph Slack,
who is spending this month there.
Mrs. Sarah Finn and Mrs. Mary
McAllister are spending this week
with Mrs. Pusey Pennock Of Milltown.
Arthur Craig who ran a nail in his
foot about three months ago, and who
was in the hospital for several weeks,
is much improved. and is now at his
home here
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gregg spent
the weekend at Cordova. Md. as
guests of. Rev. and Mrs. ]. II. Whed-
bee.
MIR. and Mrs. George Clayton Of
Bellefont spent the weekend here as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs, George w,
Seeds. Mr., and Mrs. Charles Beck of
Wilmington were guests yesterday.
The festival which was TO be held
by the Sunday school class Of Mrs.
Charles Long. on August and 6 has
been postponed for a short time on
account of a number of the girls who
We're to help being away on a camp
ing party
Miss Margaret Burke is enjoying a
camping trip in Pennsylvania, with
the Girl Reserves.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
NEWS OF SEAFoRD.

Seaford. July 27.-Rev. William II
Darbie. rector OF st. Luke's p T.
Church. this town. has been granted
leave of absence during August. and
he and his family will spend the time
a. Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs Martha DuFranoi has as guests
over the weekend her sNter, Mrs
Eelle Cordrey and daughter. Bessie
OF Dclmsr.
Miss Lillian Anthony is entertain
ing Miss Nellie Cashell OF Washing
ton. u. c.
George X. Larumore and wife OF
Springfield. H., arrived here Saturday
for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Geo
1arrirnore. Mr.. and Mrs. Larrimore
mototed here from Flint. Mich, where
he stopped and purchased a car.
Norris Davis HAS entered his strip
ped Ford in the automobile races a;
the Harrington Fair. which is TO be
run on Saturday.
Miss Eta Ellis - Delmar is here
with her sister. Mrs. Isaac Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Feist are at Ocean
CITY. Md. for visit of several days.
Roy Morgan OF Salisbury, Md. is
visiting his father. Joseph Morgan al
Blades.
Cucumhers jumped slightly in price.
yesterday. selling at the station here
for 40 and so cents per carrier.
Mr. and Mrs. o. ID. Rhea and daught-
ers. Irene and Rosena. accompanied
by Miss Florence Frazier of Whining
ton. motored TO Princes Anne, Nd.
yesterday. and visited friends.
DIR. and Mrs. A. r. Donoho OF Merch-
sntville, ~. j. are here visiting his
mother Mrs. Louisa Donoho-