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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
NEW COURSESAT
 I'M. [. A. SCHOOL
Salesmanship, Higher Ac- counting and Public Speak
 ing Classes to Open

Three new courses are to be added to the Young Mems Christian Asso- station this week.
 More than 100 young men have en- .olled for the classes being taught and are meeting regularly each week. New classes are being added fre- quently, and the students are taking much interest in the work.
 The three new courses to be added this week are: Salesmanship, higher accounting and public speaking. w. l. Putnam, district manager of the Volunteer State Life Insurance com pany, and who has just completed a course in New York, will organize the class at 7:30 Tuesday evening. meeting each week at that time.
 Higher accounting will be taught by R. E. Alverson, head instructor in accounting at Massey Business col lege the class being organized Thursday night, and meeting at the same time each week. George Lewis Bailes, assistant city attorney, will organize the class in public speaking Friday evening with class meetings 1t the same time each week.
 There is quite demand for these courses, and it is expected many will enroll for the work, according 10 announcements made by H. F. Howell, director of the school, and classes are open not only to members but to nonmembers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31

For more than half century the Methodist congregation at Walnut Grove has been worshiping in an old time one-room church building. This is one of the oldest churches in Jef- ferson county, having been built be- fore the days of the founding of the city of Birmingham. But about a year ago it was decided to erect a new edfices more modern in it's ap- pearance and equipment and the above is a picture of the new brick structure as it now stands at Wilkes station. about mile from the old building.
 The church was opened for the first time yesterday morning at 9:4o o'clock with the regular Sunday school services. The classes of the school were assigned to the various parts of the church building. which they will occupy in the future. A large crowd was present for the Il o'clock service. The opening ser mon was delivered by pr. w. M. Mc- Donald, conference Sunday school field Isecretary. During the present week revival services will be held by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31

The 1S5th observation squadron now being organized in Birmingham by the Birmingham Flying club Is the third of its ,kind in the United States, the other two being located in the states of Maryland and Mlnne- sota. When 1t was first announced that one of those squadrons was to be allotted to the southern states, cam paigns were started In the principal southern cities, such as New Orleans, Atlanta, Nashville and Jacksonville, Birmingham, etc. to secure this or ganizatiou.
 Although the other cities fought hard for the squadron Birmingham was decided upon as the logical loca- tiou, and this could be regarded as @ tribute to the industrial importance of the city as well as the reputation it has gained as a "Go Getter," in view oe the fact that even larger cities were considered.
 During the war flying fields were adjacent 10 several cities, such as Memphis, Montgomery, etc. However,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
SHOULD sHuN LEAGUE.

Berlin. October 30.-Germany would make grave mistake" if she should enter the League of Nations while the United States and Russia stand outside that organization. declared pr. Walter Simons, former minister Of foreign affairs, in an interview with the Gazette, of Gelsenkirchen, Westphafia, yesterday. He added he expected the United States would help Germany. but declared he did not know the form this assistance would take He suggested the pos sibility, however. that America might use Germany as a middleman in an effort to secure Russian trade. Dr. Simons asserted that the expectation that anti French propaganda wouf.i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
DAY
 EVENTS PLANNED
City Fairgrounds to Stage Contests at WoodIaWn.
 Band Concert

A big event so far as Birmingham playgrounds is concerned, is a Thanksgiving meet.
 This was planned yesterday at tho meeting of the supervisors who were present at the awarding of the semi centennial pennants to the winning teams in the festival tournaments.
 The meet will be given Thanksgiv- ing at the Woodlawn playground, and the children will play for the love of playing, and for the fun of con- testing.
 However, they will also exert every effort to have everybody in Birming- ham who can be persuaded to at tend the meet. because they are very anxious to make s200.
 Their trips to Atlanta after the citys field day left them in debt. and they wish to pay off the debt.
 They will sell tickets to the affair, and will serve good eats and fine drinks. There will also be a band concert worth while and games in voiieyball dodgeball, basketball which is a great fayorite with every body at this season-and football.
 The affair will go on the afternoon of Thanksgiving and the night. The playground games will be staged all the afternoon at the different courts, and stunts of special kinds will be put on at night
 We are determined to make every body have a good time" said T. D. Moor. superintendent of the city's playgrounds, and we know we will succeed"
 MT. Moor has worked extremely hard for the playgrounds of Birming- ham, his activities having been ai- most unceasing throughout the year He never once has lost his enthu- siasm and makes leader that the children like because" according to one, The plays square"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
HALLOWEEN SPIRIT
 l. PREVA|LSAT PARTY
Young People of WoodIaWn Enjoy Unique Entertain
 ment and Games

There certainly were a lot of spooks and hobgoblins and halloween sprites that wandered through the domains of Woodlawn proper Friday night
 The streets were full of them, and their headquarters were established for several happy hours at the home of Rev E. c. Hodges.
 They were the 70 or more young people who belong to the Young Peo- ples branch of the w. c. T. U. of Woodlawn. and as they entered the domains of mystery. they were ush cred into & dark cellar where they were compelled to grope their way in pitch darkness until they reached "Dead Mans Hole.' After that they refreshments were served and where numerous halloween games were played.
 The costumes were extremely at- tractive, and some of them showed spooks and black cats, and myste- rious signs to make the blood grow cold. The guests arrived masked, and 1t was great fun trying to figure out who was who.
 A large black kettle over red fire was a feature. and punch was served. real fortune teiiel hcp' the young people all a-thrill with what is to happen in their future lives.
 The official chaperon for the young people was Mrs. E. c. Brooks, who is superintendent of the organization The officers of the club are;
 President. Sidney Malloy; vice president, Miss Evelyn Hagoodi treasurer, Miss Minnie Roberts; cor responding secretary. Miss Gertrude Clapp; recording secretary, Miss Mamie Willoughby.
 Among the guests and members present were:
 Misses Rosalie Koenig, Emily Nes- bitt, Louise Collins. Mary Donahoo Josephine Patillo, Katherine Gran ford, Marie Newsome, Kathleen Sniff lett, Eva McAlpine, Myrtice McLen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
CHILDREN'S AID DAY

Yesterday was observed in the Sun day schools throughout the state as "children's Aid Day. and in most places special programmes were ren- dered according to statement made last night by the Childrens Aid so- ciety.
 A special offering was taken rp also. This money is to go toward aid ing orphans and other unfortunate little children and also will so to- wards a Christmas fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham,
sso.44l,4ss.o7

Axis club luncheon at 1 o'clock at the TutwIlcr hotel.
 ADJUSTMENTS. Jefferson Thcatre-'The Storm.v Lyric--keith vaudeville and pie iBres.
 Loew's Bijou--yaudeville and pic- lures.
 Mniesfic--~Lffe's shop Window Maddocks-ParIS Players. AIcaxar-Pauline Frederick in 0The Sting of the Lash.' r'Tr.anon--"Thc Girl from Gods Country"
 Strand--Mary Pickford in "Little Lord Fauntleroy."
 Galax--Constancc Bfnncy in serhe Case of Becky."
 RiaIto-'Thc Mysterious Hider." Five Points Theatre. Royal--Featurc drama, comedy and news.
 Princcss-SeriaI dyama and comedy. Odcon--Scrial drama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
GOES TO ST; LOUIS E. w. Barrett to Attend Meeting of Democratic Committee

F. W. Barrett. democratic national committeeman from Alabama, left last night for St. Louis, where he will attend the meeting of the na- tionaI committee at the Jefferson hotel in that city tomorrow.
 MT. Barrett is also a member of tho executive committee of the na- tional body and will attend a meet ing of this group. which will be held tonight preliminary to the general meeting tomorrow.
 Mrs. John D. nIcNcel the Alabama woman member of the committee, Will not attend the St. Louis meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
SOUTH AMERICA TO BE
 SUBJECT OF LECTURE

Dr. Victor Audre Belaunde, profes- sor of international law and science at the University of Lima, Peru. will lecture under the auspices of Bir- mingham- Southern college and the Spanish American club on the evening of November IS. The subject of his lecture will be, "Economic Condi- ticns in South America.''
 Dr. Delaunde is one of the best known leaders of Spanish American thought at present. The public is cor dially invited to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31

the pastor, Rev. J. S. Glasgow, assist ed by Dr. Mcdonald.
 Sunday November 6 will be home coming day, at which time it Is ex- pected that many of the old pastors and old members will assemble from all over Jefferson county This will really be a red letter day in the his- tory of this church. pr. L. c. Brans- comb. editor of the Alabama Chris tian Advocate, will preach at II q. m. Walnut Grove was one of the churches on the old Wheeling circuit, which was the first pastoral charge that pr. Branscomb served. There will be dinner on tho ground and a service at 2:S0 D. m., when the old pastors present and others will make very brief talks and the Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be admin istered.
 The building committee, consisting of Marvin Mcdonald, Davis Farr, Joe Nail, Jim Wilkes. and MT. Meadows have labored persistently to erect this new building. and they feel just pride in having built such church for the Walnut Grove community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
s------------- NORTHINGTON HOST TO CHAMBER MEMBERS

The Monday luncheon of the Cham Der Of Commerce at the Southern club will have as host Nj. F. North ington. former president and a mem her of the board. The luncheon will commence at o'clock sharp and come to close promptly st the next hour.
 These uncheoMs are serving to elicit a lot of thought on part O. the members as to the best interests of the chamber and at each affair more and more of the members get on their feet ana say what they think abSut the l-anagesnent and what .ilght' be done ts adN ance the interest of the chamb~,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
SPARROW TO SPEAK AT
 MONDAY FORUM MEETING

John Sparrow, publicity director of the semi-centennial celebration, will he the principal speaker on the pro grarnme for the Monday forum meet ug Of the Civic association. to be held today at 12:30 o'clock. MT. Spar row will speak upon The Vast Pub sicNy Secured for Birmingham by the Semi Centennial Celebration
 Mir. Sparrow has been in the ad- vertising game" in Birmingham for several years, and is well known as both a writer and a speaker.
 The meeting will be held in the new quarters of the Civic association at tho Hillman hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31

these places were passed up in favor of Birmingham. Since the field Is to be located here. a flve-year lease on flying field site having been se- cured from the Republic Iron and Steel company, on the Tidewater line between Birmingham and. Ensley, there is possibility that this will be a stopping point on the dirigible air line from New York to Havana which journey will probably be made in schedule time of IS hours.
 This station will also serve to break the long journey of cross country flyers coming from Texas and Flor ida, when flying north and east. How ever, these two features will only be subordinate to the main one of hav- ing q completel yequipped air squadron in the community. After this unit is completed there is also a possibility that balloon observa- ton squadron will be also be equipped here, and In addition, the field made training station for the many re- serve flyers living in this part of the country,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
VISIT RoosEyELrs GRAVE.

New York, october 30.--vice Ad- miral Hanroku Saito. commanding the Japanese training squadron visiting this port on trip around the world. today visited the grave of former President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. He was accompanied by II under of- ficers and two cadet princes, who placed wreaths on the mound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
The First National Bank
 of Birmingham, Ala. Statement September 9th, 1921

Resources
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03

Collins and Butch" Goldsworthy pro-
prietors.
The new amphitheatre on the fair
grounds in this city was wrecked by
wind on Friday night The building
cost about $3.50, and after allowing for
material that can be saved. it is
thought that it Will cost 81, 200 to re-
build it. The company is considering
what course is best.
Willie Riedel, formerly Of this city,
died at Texarkana, Ark, Oct. 22nd,
aged II years.
Mrs. Jennifer Pollard, pioneer settler
of Mineral Point, aged SO years, died at
the home of her cousin, Mr. John Mar
tin, in Diamond Grove, Oct. 30th. She
was the last of three sisters of Hon,
John Gray.
Iowa county kept pace with the great
forward movement of Republicans last
Tuesday, and contributed its full quota
of the 100, 900 by which Mckinley car
ried Wisconsin. Latest reports state
there are 26l electoral votes sure for
Mckinley,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03

News was received here last week of
the death Of Mrs. Edwin Andrews, for
merly Miss Susan Gray of this city, at
Denver, Colo, Oct. 18th, aged 63 years.
The remains were brought to Mineral
Point for interment.
October 25th, Mr.. w. b. Bennett,
recently of this city. was united in mar
riage to Miss Florence Moffet at the
brides home in Davenport, Iowa.
Died, in this city, Oct. Goth, Edward
Bray, aged 43 years.
DR.. II. d. Ludden has decided to To-
cate in Mineral Point.
Mrs. Ann Mediation died at her home
in this city, Oct. 26th, aged SO years.
The spirit of M. H. Kieffer took it's
fight Oct. 3lst. Deceased was 81 years
of age.
Mrs. Patrick Kane, over 90 years old
and one of the oldest citizens of the
state, died in this city Tuesday. She
came to Mineral Point in 1912 and has
been a resident ever since.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Sixty Years Ago, 1861.

The need of more room for our public
schools has become SO apparent that
the city council mas thought advisable
the submission to vote of the people
the question of levying tax of 81. 900
year for four successive years for the
purpose of building a school house in
the second ward of sufficient size for
the accommodation of the children en-
titled to the benefits of public schools.
There are now over eleven hundred
children within the limits of the city
entitled to the benefits of public schools.
We hope the voters of the city, will
on Tuesday next, decide to have a good
school house in the second ward.
We are gratified to say that Levi
Sterling of the town of Mineral Point
has secured Captains commission for
raising company of cavalry for the
I'd cavalry regiment. He has already
raised company in this place and vi
cinity.
Married at Dodgeville, Oct. 22nd, by
Rev. P. S. Mather, Mr. Joseph Davey
of Mineral Point to Miss Eliza A. Mar
tin of Dodgeville
Also in this city, on the same date,
by James Hutchinson, Mr.. George Hitler
to Miss Nancy Parish, both of Mont
fort.
Also. on the 29th. at the residence of
t. S. Ansley, by Rev. f. Williams,
John Stansmore, Esq, of Mineral Point
to Miss Jennie Ansley of Bridgetown,
Province of Novia Scotia.
Died, in this city, Oct. Both, Marcus,
son of Henry Hamilton, aged eleven
months.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Ten Years Ago. 1911.

George II. Legate Post Of this city
has been presented beautiful new flag
by the Woman's Relief Corps.
Bertha. the l6 months old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Uriah Gardner, died last
Friday morning.
Last Thursday. Mr.. Murle Boase and
Miss Anna Roarig of this city journeyed
to Rockford, where they secured the
services of Rev. Banner to unite them
in marriage
Mr.. Christian Kessler died suddenly
at his home at Dodgeville, Oct. 26th,
aged 70 years In 1860, he joined at it's
inception the Miners Guards Of Mineral
Point, military organization. When
Lincoln called for defenders of the I'M
ion, these same valiant Guards were
the first as body of men from Wiscon-
sin to offer their services and they were
enrolled as Co. | of the I'd Wis. Reg. In
the battle of Bull Run a rebel bullet
pierced Mr.. Kessler's left shoulder.
The Variety Store is now controlled
by S. C.. Nauman of Freeport and the
new proprietor has assumed active
management.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
NUTRITION SERVICE BIG FAC
TOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WORK.

Red Cross Chapters in Wisconsin
are demonstrating the value Of Nu-
triton service in raising the health
standards Of entire communities.
During the past year this nutrition
work has been carried Oh successfully
in both Waupaca and Winnebago
counties. Children more than per
cent under weight were enrolled In
the classes after a physical inspection
bed disclosed their need for special
work along nutrition lines. Every as
sistance possible was given the in
structors by the parents, who appre-
ciated the importance Of these dem
onstrations.
The classes In Food Selection. which
form an important part OF the NJ
triton Service work, have been held
In number of cities and country
communities. Dodseville, Maysville
and Darlington are especially en-
thuslastlc over the results Of this
work.
During the year 22,ooo undernSur-
tshed children we're enrolled In the
I1l4 Nutrition classes taught by the
Rcd Cross. At present there are
available throughout the country 2,of4
trained Home Economics teachers
qualified to carry on this work.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03

Mrs. Raymond Moreland of Blue
Mounds visited at the Joseph Moreland
home last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Beckerleg
visited with Mrs. r. Fitzsimons at
Dodgeville last week.
Atty. j. j. Fielder left Monday on
weeks business trip to Perry, Okla
homa.
Miss Mary Gundry returned Satur-
day from visit with relatives in New
York and Cleveland, Ohio.
Father Vissers, who has been
spending few days with Rev. N.
Weyer and assisting with the services
in St. Mary's church, returned to the
ONEIDA Indian Reservation on Wednes-
day
Mrs. F. C. Ludden and sister, Miss
Amy Vivian, who have been spending
the past two months with Mrs. M. j..
Ludden and other relatives, left Mon
day to visit in Madison and Chicago en-
route to their home in Dona, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson of
Madison spent Sunday with the Staber
and Jackson families in this city.
Wanted "A position in a private
family to do homework. Inquire at
this office.
Misses Jane Burke, Genevieve De-
muth, Veronica Ketter and Anna Eecht
left Wednesday to attend the teachers
institute in Milwaukee
j. w. Anderson spent last week in
Warren and other places on business.
DIR. G. E. Weatherby and wife of
Decatua, H.. were the guests of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Weather
by Sunday.
/ Miss Eunice Paynter returned Mon
day from a two weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. w. H. Schubert, in Prairie
du CHEN.
Charles Gribble has returned to
Chicago after brief visit at the home
of his parents.
Get Fitzgibbons Bros, Monroe,
Wis, reduced prices on Buggies, Spring
Wagons, and harness before buying.
Deliver us from the Mineral Point
chap who imagines everyone will think
he is clever if he knocks everything.
Still another good way to boost
yourself is to boost the person for whom
you are working.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
JUNIOR RED CROSS AIDS CITIZEN
SHIP IN WISCONSIN.

The boys and girls of today who
are to be the men and women Of to-
morrow are learning the value Of good
citizenship, not only in their own
communities but throughout the
world, Is shown by the ,448 mem
bers enrolled in the LAB Junior aux
iliaries of the American led Cross in
this state.
A well rounded program of various
activities has been used in connec-
ton with school work IN various cities
throughout Wisconsin. First Aid in
Ktruction has been given TO classes In
a number Of schools. In Crandon
these lessons have been given as well
as instruction In Home Hygiene and
Care of the Sick. First Aid Kits were
Installed in 1872 school rooms In and
around Shawano, Wis, and In 13 rooms
In Chippewa Falls.
Lessons in Civics have been intro
duced in the schools in Neenah by
Juniors. In Appleton, in addition to
these lessons, tonsll and adenold op-
tEhllbDS anu luuGiNuiht Slduu It-
movals have been provided for In
needy cases from Junior funds. In
a number of cities clothing and shoes
have been collected for and distributed
to needy children as Junior project.
Activities for this year In Wisconsin
are we'll under way. Schools are en-
rolling as auxiliaries to carry on the
various projects. To carry on this
work and increase its scope as well
as the many other vital community
services which the Red Cross chap
ters are rendering In their commu-
mites Is one OF the detectives OF the
annual Roll Call, which opens on
Armistice Day, November IL, and con-
tinues until Thanksgiving
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
FROM THE TRIBUNE FILES
Seventy Years Ago, 1851.

Election takes place on Tuesday next,
which is to tell who shall hold the state
officer in Wisconsin for the next two
years. The qualities of the different
candidates have been the subject of
newspaper discussion for several weeks
and readers generally have been much
interested
We are sorry to see that lead has
still a downward tendency. The late
large importations of the article from
the Spanish and British mines is the
cause of the decline. This is but one
of the results of free trade.
Pursuant to public notice, a number
of the citizens of Iowa county convened
at the court house in Mineral Point,
Saturday, Oct. 25th, to consider the i'm
portance of the construction of rail
road from the Mississippi to the Lakes