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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
MISS MARY AVERY OF GREENSBORO IS DEAD

GREENSBORO Ala, Dec. 1s.- Special )-Miss Mary Avery died at 1 o'clock this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Richard Hooker Cobbs. Funeral services will he held Sunday a5 3 o'clock in St. Pauls Epls- copal church. The dath of Miss Avery removes one of the oldest and one of the most beloved women in Greensboro. Born in Edenton. N C.. 90 years ago. She would have reached her 9tst year in January when mere girl she came with her father and other to Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
BE[G|UM GIVES HOOVER STATUE
 T0 UNIVERSITY
Nation Honors American Ben- efactor During War-Rep- resentative Makes Pres
 entation at Stanford

Stanford University. Cal. Decemb CT j.-Belgium, through an official reps resentative recently, dedicated a bronze statue set up on the Stanford university campus fin recognition of the humanitarian services rendered to the Belgian nation during the World war by Secretary Herbert Hoover, a Stanford graduate. The gift was pur- chased through small contributions from the Belgian people. including children.
 aaThe statue. the work of Belgian sculptor. represents the Egyptian Goddess. Isis, who typified the spirit or motherhood, the growing grain and the benignant forces of humanity eternally in conflict with evil. The goddess, of more than life size,( Is pictured seated on throne, with her features partly concealed by a veil.
 Formal presentation was made by Senator Albert Leheune of Belgium. who was designated by his govern ment and came from his native land for this purpose. Frank Doering. San Francisco, member of the uni- versity board of trustees. formally ac- cepted the gift Dr. Ray Lyman Will bur, president of Stanford. and others, made addresses.
 The dedication ceremonies were held in the Stanford chapel. famous for its gorgeous mosaics, Back of the chancel hung a Belgian flag car- ried by Stanford men who saw serv- ice in Belgium during the war The college glee club sang the Belgian national anthem and America.
 The statue has been placed tempo rarily in the Stanford Art gallery pending the erection of the war me- morial building. where 1t will be per manently located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
Negro Killed

Walter Gibbons, negro, was all most instantly killed yesterday after noon about l o'clock at the blooming mill of the Westfield works of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company when he was caught be- tween the shield and the side guard rack of one of the rolls.
 It is stated that the negro was busy helping change roll and an other negro employe slipped and fell and struck the controller which caused the shield to be lowered and caught Gibbons in the waist and practically cut him in two. His body was turned over to local under taker for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
EDITOR AIRES BUYS ROCKFORD CHRONICLE
 FROM w. P. SHURETT

GOODWATER, Ala, Dec. 18.-(Spe- cial.)-With this weeks issue, A. Ayres, editor and owner of the Good water Enterprise, assumes the own ership and publication of the Rock ford Chronicle, which he purchased this week from w. P. Shurett and associates. The Enterprise will be managed by Murdock Ayres, son of A. Ayres. while the Chronicle will be published by the direct supervision of A. Ayres.
 Mir. Ayres purchased the Goodwater Enterprise about one year ago from John A. Darden, and he has been getting out an up-to-date weekly paper since then. Both papers are equipped with modern jobbing out fits. MT. Ayres Is an experienced newspaper man and his friends are congratulating him on his success in the county. Both papers arc democratic in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17

day The court withhold sentence
 Dr. Kowertz was arrested in Hep- tember, 1921. after q counterfelting set was found In his office. Between s5,000 and se,000 counterfeit money was passed in Kansas City, accord ing to the testimony in the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
DoCToRs H0I-D MEETINc

cial.)-The Coosa County Medical as- sociation met here this week and elected officers for another year and transacted other business that came before the associationi The follow ing physicians were in attendance: Dr. A. K. Whetstone, Hanover; Dr. J. A. R. Chapman. Kellyton Dr. J. J.. Jones. Rockford; pr. ". B. Dunlap
 Rollins and Drs. E. Argo. ". H.
 Moon and P. P. Salter of Goodwater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
noCTnR SENTENCEn

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 16-Dr. George Kowertz. practicng physician of Kansas City, was found guilt of pass ing counterfeit federal reserve bank notes by jury in federal court to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
ThaIian Girls Literary Society

iTheeregular meeting of the Thalian Girls Literary society of the Ensley High school was held Thursday af- ternoon and several humorous talks were enjoyed. A paper, How to Keep Thin" was given by Miss May Willie Harris and another on Which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
War Saving stamp.

All persons having war saving cer- tiflcates living In this district and who wish to cash them in are noti- fled that they must give the local
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
TEACHERS, EXAMINATION

GOODWATER, Ala. Dec. 16.-(Spe- cfal)-O. K. Weldon, county superin- tendent of education for Coosa county. has announced that an ex- animation for teachers license will be held at Rockford beginning next Monday and lasting through Wednes- day. At present. Prof H. H. King. former superintendent of education of this county. is teaching in one of the public schools of Jefferson county, while Prof. Meadows. for merly of Coosa is principal of the Gate City public schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
Bank of EnsIey

The banquet held by the officers and employees of the Bank of Ensley at the Southern club in Birmingham Friday evening proved to be very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
Hooks for Christina.

A large list of books suitable for Christmas gifts have been prepared by Mrs. Edith Edwards, librarian of the Ensley library and a number of these new books are on display. any one wishing to look over these books and getting the names may do so by calling at the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17

The poor and needy of the EnSley district will be remembered on Christmas, as three organizations have committees busy Investigating the worthy cases, and they are con- ducting a systematic search over the whole district
 The members of the Fnsley lodge. No. 9Sf, Benevolent and Protective Order of E1ks, will deliver a large number of Christmas baskets this year and the Ensiey Shrine club will also look after the poor. The mem bers of Pratt City Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles, raised over $500 from their minstrel, which was given recently and this money, together with other donations will enable them to take care of a large number of families.
 While there is not as many families In distressed circumstances as there Were last year. there is still a very large number to be looked after and the members of these charitable or ganizations are trying not to over look any family this year.
 Five Pay-Dnys
 With five pay-days this coming week the Ensley merchants are look ing forward to a very brisk Christ mas trade and are anticipating very busy week. The by-product will be paid off Tuesday, westfield on Wednesday. the steel plant Thurs day, Birmingham Southern and transportation department, together with the Semet-Solvay company, on Friday and the mines on Saturday.
 The local merchants are reporting a very large increase In sales this month and are expecting the banner week, starting with tomorrow.
 Two more real estate deals have been closed on Nineteenth street this week. The southwest corner of Avenue H and Nineteenth street has been sold to Sam Spina for s12.500 through Pegram X Meade. MT. Spina bought 100 feet facing Nineteenth street as an investment R. A C. Smith bought the lot and building at Sf4 Nineteenth street and also the adjoining lot. which he will later im- prove from the Southern Bell Tele phone and Telegraph company. The consideration was not stated.
 Ens1ey Shrine Club
 The annual election of officers of the Ensley Shrine club was held at the last meeting of the club and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: T. Schudy. pres tdent; William Brodie. first vice president; Charlie Burke, second vice president F. E. Bartz, secretary, and w. q. Fitzhugh, secretary. A. R. Clark. A. B. Haswell and F. E. Bartz compose the finance committee.
 The members of the Ens1ed Shrine club are going to take care of few of the needy families in this district on Christmas and those wishing to contribute are requested to leave their donations with D. A. Echols or call Ensley 106 and they will be sent for.
 The members of the committee re- quest that those knowing of families in need to send in the names as soon as possible in order that they may be properly checked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
At fho Churche.


 First Methodist church, Rev. Will liam H. Mansfield. pastor. Sunday morning sermon topic: One Hundred Per Cent Christian Evening sub ject: Gods Wall Around Hell to Keep Folks Out" Epworth league at 6:30 ?. m.
 First Christian church, Rev. J. L.. Alderson, pastor. Sunday morning sermon topic, "Visions Realized" {" less" Junior Christian Endeavor so- ciety at 3 D. III. Senior society at 6:S0 o'clock.
 First Baptist church., Rev. David M. Gardner, pastor. Sunday morning sermon topic, Seeking the Old Paths" Evening subject, "The Love of Money is the Root Of -? B. r.. P. Us at 6:30 D. m.
 First Presbyterian church. Sunday morning sermon by Rev. J. H. Axford of Birmingham. No evening services. Christian Endeavor society at s:45 D. m.
 St. Johns Episcopal church. Dr. Ed mond Bennett, rector. Holy co mmun- ion at 7:3O a. m. Sunday morning ser mon topic. The Forerunner." No eve- ming service.
 Ensley Highland Presbyterian church. Rev. l. l.. Brubaker. pastor. sunday morning sermon tCpic, Tho Book We Forget" Evening subject Happiness, the Secret of Power" Christian Endeavor societies 6:so o'clock.
 Ensley Highland Methodist church, Rev. [. A. Holmes, pastor Sunday morning sermon topic, The Vine and the Branches" Evening subject "The Parable of the sower." Ep- worth league at 6:50 D. m.
 Pike Avenue Baptist church, Rev. Theo Harris, pastor. Sunday morn- ing sermon topic. What Kind of Savior is Man Seeking Fora" Even ing subject, aThe Light Bearer" Junior and Senior B. '. P. U. at 6:50 D m.
 Shadyside Methodist church, Rev F. NJ. Barnes, paster. Sunday morn ing sermon topic. aThe Journey of Life" Evening subject, "The Fading of the Leaves" Epworth league 6:30 D. m.
 St. Anthony.s Catholic church, Rev Father M. F. Kittrick. pastor. Holy communion and low mass at 7:30 A. m. High mass and sermon at 10 a.. m. Evening devotional. litany. serme n and hanedfctfon nt 7:30 n m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17

post office a To-day notice before they can be redeemed.
 The certificates will be redeemable on January 1 and those wishing can exchange them for treasury certtfi- cates which have just recently been issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
Arab Club Dance

At the dance given by the Arab club of Ensley in honor of the Ems ley High school football team which was held at the. Elks hall Friday evening Captain Zack Walker of the football team was presented a belt and sterling silver buckle from the members of the Arab club.
 The buckle was engraved, Walker. Captain. 1922" and was presented by Donald Billings, president of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
Mrs. Harold Mandy

enjoyable affair. Dr. c. B. Glenn. SUI perintendent of the Birmingham public schools; Erskine Ramsay and J. E. Chappell were the guests, and each gave very enjoyable talk dur ing the evening. Sam c. King, vice president of the bank. acted as toast master for the occasion.
 In the contest for the best essay on What Reasons Would You Give a Prospective Customer for Becoming a Deposltor of the Bank of Ensley." which was started several weeks ago, was won by W. c. Maxwell, who won the prize. g s10 gold piece. while B. W. Waldrop was honorably mem toned. Qg. Glenn. Erskine Ramsay and J. G Chappell were the judges. Music was furni shed during the eve ming by Yeoss orchestra and the af- fair was much enjoyed.
 Post Office Rush
 The usual holiday rush hss lsia the Ensley post office and the employees are unusually busy. Postmaster R. S. Hickman asked that the public be as patient as possible, and ask them to observe the notices posted at the post office which will greatly help the employees and also speed up the service.
 With limited force the local post office will be unable to deliver c. O. D. packages except by personal re- quest as an average of eight out Of every 10 packages that leave the post office is returned on account of no one being home to receive them or are not ready for them to be deliv- cred and anyone sending in a notice their packages will be gladly sent out.
 Postmaster Hickman also stated that to be sure and put a return ad- dress on all packages, to wrap and tie packages securely and to mail early as this will eliminate a great deal of delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17

 Is the Most Valuable to Society, the Flapper or the Jelly Bean?" was given by Miss Adelaide Byrum. Miss Katherin Allen gave paper on Why the Hole in the Deughnut ?" and Miss Mary English gave on on Why Like English"
 At the next meeting of the society trial will be held for the member to represent the Thalian society in tho semi-annual debate which will be held next month. The subject for the debate will be- Resolved, That the Federal Government Of the United States Should Appoint commissit II With Power to Adjust the Present Difficulty Between the Railroad Workers and the Railroad Owners" In connection with the meeting next Thursday the society will hold their annual bazar.
 Miss Eva Kate Carter wishes to invite the public to attend the Christ mas kindergarten exercises which will be held Thursday evening, De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17

Announcements
 The regular meeting of EnSley commandry No .36, Knights Templar. will be held at the Ensley Masonic temple on Avenue E, Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. A full attendance Is requested.
 Will Franklin, a negro. was fined $103 before Judge H. A. Burns In the Ensley police court yesterday morn ing on a charge of violating the pro- hibition law. and Prince Ellis, ne- gro, was fined S100 and 1s0 days extra for violating section "A of the city code. An appeal was taken by Ellis.
 The annual election of officers of the Christopher Columbus Italian se- their hall on Avenue K, at 7:s0 o'clock All members are requested to be present.
 Father Joseph schenoni of New York city is conducting mission at the St. Joseph Italian Catholic church every evening at 7;30 o'clock. The services will continue until after Christmas.
 The regular meeting of Ensley lodge No, 9S7, Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, will be held Monday at their home on Avenue D. Several ms tiers of importance will be taken up. including the report from the committee appointed to make ar engagements for the Christmas bas- kets.
Evening star., 1922-05-23

40994 Shares
Capital Stock of the
National Bank of Commerce
in New York
Orenized
FromF Normal Income Tar
to the euhrj"
Evening star., 1922-05-23
3s SHIPS IN QUARTER.

NEW YORK. May 23.-Increased ac-
tivity in shipbuilding in German
Yards is snown by American bureau
Of shipping's report for the first quar-
ter of 1922 List of vessels, given by
rames and companies. contains
thirty-eigh of approximately 10000
gross tons In addition six ships OF
- 902 tons were bought by German
lines The Moth German Lloyd ac-
quil ed two ships of $4,000 tons. Huge
SHINES added two ships of 10000 tons
to his fleets. The Hamburg American
line obtained five vessels of .32'0oo
tons.
Evening star., 1922-05-23

referring to your advice that you have pur-
chased block of stock of this Bank and to your
request for information respecting its history,
growth and condition, beg to advise you as
follows:
The Bank of Commerce in New York was organ
lied in 1889 and entered the National Banking
System in 1865. From the outset it has been
essentially commercial bank and its develop
ment and growth have conceded with the de-
velopment and growth of the business and COM
merce of the United States. It's present busi-
ness is national and international in scope.
The Bank in the last ten years has, in round
figures, inofeased its net deposits from
S1O4,259 900 to 1902, 10000. The capital dur
ing these years has remained unchanged at
$25,O0O,0O0. It's surplus and undivided profits,
Evening star., 1922-05-23

which stood at SIG, ,257 900 ten years ago, now
amount to $36, ,2O6, 900. The assets of the Bank
are conservatively valued and the figures of its
capital, surplus and undivided profits are, there
fore, not subject to reduction.
The Bank has had an unbroken dividend record.
For thirty-eight years prior to 1916, the divi-
dend rate was 80 per annun. Its capital during
that period was several times increased. In each
of the years 1916 and 1917, extra dividends of
2eo were paid. In 1918 the regular dividend
rate was increased to 10fo. In 1919, in addition
to the regular dividend of 10qe, an extra div-
dend of 2Gc was paid During 1920 the regular
dividend rate was increased to 1870 and an
extra dividend of go was paid. In 1921, in
addition to the regular dividend of 1870, an
extra dividend of 4fo paid"
Evening star., 1922-05-23

Motherlode Coalition directors are
expected to take favorable action on
proposal to put stock of company on
dividend basis this week.
Evening star., 1922-05-23
CALLS FOR CERTIFICATES.

Federal reserve banks have been
authorized hy Secretary Mellon. II is
announced. to redeem in cash before
June 35. 1922. the date of maturity.
two series of Treasury certificates Oh
indebteduess They are Series T. j..
1922, dated June Is. 1921. and series
T J. .. 1922. dated December 10, l9Zl,
and Will be redeemed: the Secretary
said, "at par and accrued interest," 10
date of such optional redemption.
Evening star., 1922-05-23

PROPERTY OWNERS
GARAGES ARE EXCELLENT INVESTMENTS
WE ARE PREPARED TO ESTIMATE -ON
AND BUILD ALL TYPES, PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE.
GENERAL GARAGE CO..
1419 G ST. NV. CASH OR TERMS.
MAIN 448I.
Evening journal., 1922-06-20
BARN DESTROYED,
HIT BY LIGHTNING

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
REHOBOTH. June 20.-During
one OF the most severe storms in re-
cent years lightning struck a barn
on a farm near here owned by J. A.
Lingo, A Rehoboth business man.
Although the Lewes fire department
answered an alarm they arrived too
late TO be OF any use because OF the
poor condition Of the roads. The
barn was totally destroyed. The loss
was about s2.5OO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cranston have
opened their cottage on Maryland
avenue for the remainder Of the
simmer; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L.
Cannon OF Bridgeville have taken a
cottage here for the remainder Of
the summer; DR.. r. X. Stevenson Of
Wilmington arrived last week and
will remain for the greatest part OF
the season; Miss Ella Turner and
mother of Wilmington have opened
their cottage here for the summer;
Mrs. Alfred Gawthrop of wilmington
has opened her cottage for the re-
mainder Of the season; Bishop John
j. Monaghan is at the bishops
house for the summer; Mr.. and Mrs
John Dick and family have taken a
cottage here for the summer: Will
liam 3. Foster OF Wilmington has
taken a cottage for the summer;
John G. Townsend, 3rd, son Of ex-
Governor Townsend spent the week
end here.
Many people are making use of
the bus line which runs between Will
mington and Rehoboth, making
stops at many towns during the trip.
Evening journal., 1922-06-20
YESTERDAY'SLATE
NEWS AT GLANCE
FOREIGN

Il 0AN AaAAAsN
Lloyd George ana Polncare at
London luncheon agree TO call inter
national conference late in July 10
include many countries.
Taft at Pilgrims dinner insists
America is making progress toward
realization of world responsibility.
New effort to be made 10 draw
United States into Russian gather
ing at The Hague.
DOMESTIC
Senator Hale leading on early re-
turns in Maine primary hght for re-
nomination.
Two double murders in Georgia
mystify authorities.
Rail Brotherhood chiefs asked 10
join coal miners in today's confer
ence on helping other rail unions in
their proposed strike.
Hughes at Michigan commence
ment pleads for new sense Of inter-
national responsibility.
= Mccormick nearly ready TO leave
hospital redoubles secrecy regarding
gland transportation.
WASHINGTON
Senate passes naval appropriation
bill. definitely fixing personnel at
So 900 men.
Republican Senators vote to pass
tariff first, then bonus.
President and Mrs. Harding review
$500 marines.
MARKETS AND SHIPS
Stock prices irregular; Mexican
Evening journal., 1922-06-20
AT THE ARCADIA.

school Days" with plenty of
memories. merrIment and mischief.
came to the Arcadia Theatre yes
terday to fulfil an engagement that
has been promised for some time.
A crowd waited the opening Of the
theatre at noon and the house was
more than filled throughout the
day.
The picture reveals all the pranks
the disappointments and the glory
Of an untamable. irresponsible boy.
speck Brown, played by Freckle-
faced Wesley Barry. than whom
there is no one better when It
comes to being the natural boy and
looking il. Speck fairly revels in
his portrayal He is first seen
among the rural surroundings, and
later he gets a taste of private tu-
toring that is accorded children Of
wealthy parents in the big cities.
1t is no reflection on the ability Of
Wesley Barrys past performances
to say that in school Days" he is
seen in a part that will undoubtedly
endear him TO countless admirers.
Evening journal., 1922-06-20
FAIR AND WARMER.

It took but one performance and
that on Saturday evening. to show
that wilmingtonians were pleased
with the Wilmington Players who
are this week inaugurating their
stock season by the presentation Of
that hilarious farce, Fair and
Warmer" at the Garrick theatre.
The added feature Of Paul Car
penter's violin solos between the
acts has been favorably comment
ed upon throughout the city. Mr.
Carpenter. who is an artist of splen-
did technique and color. has select
tions that have been made famous
by the leading violiDists in the
world. Mrs. Beatrice Kuschan, his
accompanist. is also well-known
locally as a musician.
Evening journal., 1922-06-20
DELAY OF 10DAYS In
MONTGOMERY CASE

Special to The Evening Journal.
ELKToN. Nd. June 2O.-The suit
OF John W. Montgomery for the
annulment OF his marriage to Peggy
U'Nertle. Of Milwaukee. Wis. an
actress. was not resumed in the Cir
cult Court for Cecil county, yester-
day. when the June term convened.
1t will probably be ten days or more
before the case Is again called. The
delay has been caused by the taking
OF testimony OF three witnesses for
the defense. one OF whom Is In New
York and two others in philade,-
phia. Their testimony Is 10 be
taken before reference and submit
ted to the court here.
Evening journal., 1922-06-20
Ar THE QUEEN.

Something of a holiday crowd was
in attendance at the performances
of Across the Continent" at the
Queen Theatre yesterday. Wallace
Reid proves his mettle as a popular
star more convincingly with each
new picture he makes.
Across the Continent is classed
with Wally's list of automobile pic
lures. Its adventures are more col
orful and more exciting, however
than any of the other racing pic
lures. Besides having a good action
plot. the picture also has a proml-
|nent love theme running through it.
The highlight in the film is the
great cross country automobile race.
|Cars of all makes and descriptions
Ienter for the trip from New YORK
to Los Angeles including, of course
the Dent and the Tyler cars which
are in direct opposition to each
|other. The Dent" wins the race
after many, many thrills and every
body is happy at the finish.