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New Britain herald., 1922-01-17
Frederick Lehman.

Frederick Lchmann.' Of East Der lin, died at his home this morning, aged 70 years, He was born in Ger many A widow and four children survive, The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at o'clock. services will be private and will be at the B, C. Porter and Sons under taking parlors. Rev. Dr. George w, c. Hill officiating. Interment will be In Ffairview cemetery
 Six years ago MT. Lehman was in- jured In an elevator accident.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-17

Earth moves around the sun at a speed of nearly 19 miles second.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-17
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Exchanges ........... 1,01l, 600, 900 Balances ............ $500, 900
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-01
WATERBURY,
Snpt. M. H. Willis Gave Fine Address
Before Pierian Club.

Friday night was u big time Tor
the Pierian club, chicken pie dinner
being served by the officers and pro-
gram committee. The meeting was
opened by the president, Mrs. J. i.
Kimball, and the roll call was given.
The program was then called by Mrs.
Charles Abbott. who had the matter
in charge. And q very pleasing and
interesting one it was, including so-
cal solo by Mrs. Wrisley; recitation,
Miss STYLES: recitation, Mrs. LeBars
on. and vocal duets by Mrs Lock ana
Mrs. Claire. Mrs. Claire and Mrs.
Wrisley were accompanies
The speaker of the evening, Supt.
M. H. Willis, was presented with we'll
chosen words by MIRA Abbott. He had
for his subject, Education, Its His
torq, Its Value and Present Day Prob
lems.v Superintendent Willis gave a
history OF education from twilight
ages down through the different PEG
ples to to-day. when America stands
in the front rank for the promotion Of
educational interests. He said Our
schools aim to look after the physi-
cal, moral and intellectual welfare Of
tho pupils. Our teacher training classes
and normal schools are supported by
public taxation. while admission is
free, which is. developing a strong
teaching profession, highly skilled IN
the teaching Of our boys and girls"
OF the value Of an education, Supt
Willis continued, THE value Of an ed
ucation cannot be oyerestimated. The
avenues Of appreciation Of art, music
as well as literature, are opened by
| education to an unlimited degree
while education also fits one for ex-
treme service and usefulness to his
community and fellowmen. Education
il common companion which no mis-
| fortune can depress, no crime destroy
no enemy ALLEVIATE. no despotism en-
slave. At home, friend; abroad, an
introduction, in solitude, solace; N
society. an ornament.
He told how education opens The
ewes OF the soul to the great purpose
OF life. Education makes the think
en-. the scholar, the gentleman, the
great liver, the great doer." Ednca
! ton pays well from money stand
point. II enables person to increase
bis earning power many fold and i
leads one to the better performance
| az all the duties OF citizen
Of the problems, he spoke Of thu
| program OF the state department d
| education looking toward the stand
| ardization of all the rural schools il
the state. Under this plan, all th'
rural schools OF the state have beer
scored on q basis Of 100 points, frs
| on the building and grounds; second
/ equipment, which includes apparatus
for organized play; third, teachers
| scoring her training and experience
| efficiency, efficiency and professional
/ spirit; fourth, pupils, their attendance
personal appearance and conduct, q
well az sense OF responsibility AM
care OF school property; fifth, commu
nifty, the salary paid the teacher, liz
] ing conditions furnished the teacher
| retaining same teacher for a longe
period than three terms, and commit
/ nifty support and corporation.
/ 10 become standard school, Their
must be at least Is credits. Not on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-01
TALK OF THE TOWN


Mrs. Joseph lance OF Mortified was
visitor in Barre yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Petrie OF s..
Adams. formerly Of Barre, are IN the
city, having been called here to at
tend the funeral Of the late James K
Mckenzie, relative OF Mrs. Petrie.
Maccsbees, attention! Regular meet
ing OF Harmon review, No. !, VIII Dc
held Wednesday evening at I;3O
promptly. Entertainment by the
amusement committee. Refreshments
Collector will be at hall at $3.50 for
dues.
DIR. Leonhardt, western physician
found the cause OF piles to be internal
His prescription, Hem Rod, has an al
most unbelievable record for quick
safe and lasting relief. =. A. Drown
sells it with money -bsck guarantee
adv.
Alumni and former students OF the
University Of Vermont residing in
Barre and vicinity are planning to 90
to Montpelier this evening for the pur-
pose OF attending banquet Of gradu'
ates Of the institution in Washington
county, at which time county organ
ization Of graduates will be formed
Among those expected to be present
is Pres. Guy W. Bailey Of the UNI
versity.
w. w. Russell Of Montpelier to-day
A. - t1nt
the board Of directors of the Wash
inqton county tuberculosis hospital on
Beckley hill, succeeding Mrs. y. B. rs
tee Of Montpelier, who recently re-
signed. Mr.. Russell takes the position
Of secretary and treasurer OF the hos,
pital board and he comes to the board
with considerable business experience
The board met at Montpelier and or
ganzed for the years work under shf
changed personnel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-01

OF the schools near here Is standard
school. The scores Of the schools are
az follows: Blush bill, 40 points
Kneeland Flats, As; LOOMS hill, iai
Little River, 40; Center primary, RI;
Center grammar, d2; Durkeeyllle, vi;
North Duxbury, 81; Crossett hi, ~;
red schoolhouse, Al; South Dnxbnry'
"A, and the Corner school, on account
OF really superior building, 50. the
plan is to standardizn at least one
school in each town each year until
the matter is arranged
In closing, Supt. Willis spoke OF the
organizing Of a Parent Teacher asso.
citation and took the opportunity q
asking the club women toj DIN. Ihs
appreciation Of Supt Willis address
was very genuine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-01
Schools Closed for Eight Days, Prof
Meecham Has Scarlet Fever

Because Of the illness Of Prof,
Meecham with scarlet fever and the
fact that he had been in school Mon
day, 1t was thought best TO close the
schools for eight days and it was so
ordered by District Health Officer Man
ey. During this time II students are
supposed to stay on their own
grounds.
MI. and Mrs. Frank Callahan are
the parents Of son, Timothy Ed
ward, this making them six girls and
four boys.
Frank Lewis Is quite III at his home
at North Duxbury and his little grand
son, Lyle Lewis, is also I'LL
Howard Allen i back at his duties
for tae Duxbury Lumber company,
after being IN at his home in Bur
lington.
Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Cummings OF
81. Adams. who were married in Rut-
land last week, were at the inn over
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Gillette of Morrisyille,
Que, are guests at the inn and all are
glad to again have Miss Childs in
town. She will remain for some time
at the inn.
"The Stowe Winter Carnival il
prominent in the windows and places
OF business. Waterbury congratulates
her neighboring town on the pep and
interest ii takes TO put over the prop
osition ahead Of her. The dates are
Feb. to III.
James Perley Boyee Of Fayston was
in town yesterday TO meet his wife
who had returned from Enosburt
Falls, where she had been with hel
mother, who is ILL., All their friend'
here are glad to know she Is muet
improved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-01
Better still.

Il want to tell girl that ! love her,
but / don't know how to begin" q
young man writes to newspaper.
you must get firm grip on your
self and 20 ahead he Is advised, Why
not get d firm hold Of the girl - os-
ton Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-01
VEST TOPSHAM

Are YOU coming TO the masquerade
dance Friday, Feb. ,, village hall, West
Topsham f-adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
FRAT DELEGATES
 SPEAK AT LUNCHEON

Glenn Miller, Sr., of Salt Lake City and George Snyder. secretary of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity conven- tion, which was in session here last week, were guests of the Community club at Its meeting yesterday. Brief talks were made by them in which they paid tribute to the people of this city who had given them such a rousing welcome and thanked mem bers of the club for their assistance In making this convention a grand success.
 w. V. M Robertson, Jr., presidsnt of the club, made a short talk in which he gave a resume of the things the club had done during the past year and urged every member to come next Saturday with suggestions regarding plans for next years work
 A report of the costume ball given by the club last week was made by Fucker Agee, chairman of the com mittee and short talks praising the splendid work of the committee were made by Edmund Armes, President Robertson, William Moore, William Brantley, Jack Frazer and others. On motion of Reid Lawson a rising vote of thanks was given the committee in making this dance the success that 1t was. William Brantley presented a baby spoon to- Arthur Major for his little son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
DRENNEN DISCUSSES
 CHANGES PLANNED IN
 STORE MANAGEMENT

Certain changes in the manage ment of the Drennen company are being made as the result of the re- cent resignation of. the store man sger, formal announcement of which next 10 days. F. M. Drennen, vice president and treasurer of the com rany yesterday made the following statement:
 Our plans contemplate no change whatever in the personnel of the of ficers or directors of the company. Changes we contemplate will be the result of the recent resignation of our manager who for so many years served us faithfully and whose loy- alty to Drennen company has been tireless and unremitting. Announce ment will shortly be made of the name of his successor.
 "The Drennen company next summer will begin its fifty-t third year of exist ence. A firm with a record of ser vice covering so long a period must frequently make changes, infuse new blood and promote those who have given loyal and faithful service. Our directors plan to place several of the younger members of the organi- zation in positions where they can better serve the public.
 Some rearrangements are also to be made in the store itself in order to handle new goods more expcdi- tiously and to give the maximum of service to the shopping public."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
GOODALL-BROWN
 REACH MATURITY
Big Wholesale Firm, Founded 21 Years Ago, Now Does
 Business in Five States

The Goodall- Brown Dry Goods company observed its twenty first anniversary of doing business in Bir- mingham with banquet given in the Southern club Friday evening.
 This business was founded 21 years ago by Robert Goodall and Murray Brown, two experienced wholesale dry goods men. having been reared in that business in Nashville, and had travelled for years In Alabama, and George B, Mccormack and Frs Kline Ramsay, coal operators, and holders of other extensive interests in the district. This association has maintained without Interruption ex- cept in the case of MT. Goodall, who died several years ago.
 Another uninterrupted association has been that of L. c. Wilson, vice president and secretary, and W. l.. Wilson, treasurer. The two Wilson's and Murray Brown played on the same corner lots. were educated in the same school at Nashville, served their apprentice In the same whole sale dry goods house in Nashville and 21 years ago became associated in their present relations.
 The Goodall-Br company be- gan business at First avenue and Twenty y-first street, present location of the Birmingham Railway, Light & Power company. Fifteen years ago their present large establishment was built and they have been there since.
 The hn ho x,rtf years and now covers the states of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Geor- gia and Tennessee. No firm in Bir- mingham has contributed more time and intelligence to the working out of freight rate adjustments and doing other effective work for the city commercially. industrially and from civic standpoint President Brown has been at the forefront of commu- nifty work.
 An honor guest at the anniversary dinner was S. M. Bond, president of the Root McBride company of Cleve- land, O., one of the leading jobbing concerns of the east. He made an address, which, based on his long and wide experience in the field, was very Instructive and much enjoyed.
 In addition to President Murray Brown and Messrs. Wilson, the fol- lowing from the travelling and house sales force of the firm were at the banquet table: Henry Witte, Q. P. Witte, Clyde Wilder, Harry R. Todd, Horace s. Stevenson, L. M. Shouse, Marvin Scott, George Rutherford, J. B. Roberts. John Rice, J. N. Pitts, L. I. Morgan. M. W. Low, George Let son. R. D. Kennedy, Jr.. Wyatt, Jones, Jr.. T. F. Johnson, J. V. Johnson, J. R. Johnston, W. A. Jay, A. D. Hoclx- aday, F, Raymond Hester, Yancey Goodall, Kenneth Gilmer, George Freeman, K. D. Davis. James Box, E A Bond Ganrnra RaIlsnvdar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
POLICE THINK MAN
 ID BE MURDERED
Car Is Found in Swamp After Mysterious Letter to
 Police

Sexton was president of the Sex ton Plant company and had offices in Valdosta, Thomasville and Royston. Ga, Edgefield, S. C.. Falcyon, N. C.. and Tallahassee, Fla. It is said to be the biggest concern of it's kind in the handling of vegetable plants and cotton seed in the country.
 The police believe that Sexton gave a stranger a ride and that the stranger probably killed him. The car was driven as far as the Spring street bridge, where the gas gave out.
 While detectives are following up the anonymous information. with the belief that Sexton has been killed, they also are making thorough in- vestigation to ascertain If he Is still alive.
 Tonight the police department is sued the following to newspapers: "If the person who sent the post card to Chief of Police Thompson telling him where he could find the automo- bile in the Sexton mystery case will send us another one telling where the body can be found, 1t would be great help to us.''
 The post card was written with nervous hand and apparently by one whose conscience was troubling him.
 No trace has been found of Sexton up to late hour tonight, although a big force of men was at work on the case.
 Relatives of Sexton, including his wife, 1t was stated at police head quarters, are hurrying here from Royston, Ga., and points in Alabama, to help work on the mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
ADJUSTMENT BOARD
 TO MAKE REPORT

Report of the adjustment board will be made to the city commission at Its meeting Tuesday morning. ac- cording to D. l.. McLendon, pre- si- dent of the city commission. This board, which was created about two weeks ago. has completed its inves,i- gation into more than 100 street im- provement assessments, which have been contested.
 A campaign to settle these unpaid assessments and collect them will te made by the commission as soon as the report is made by the board, which is composed of the city attor- ney or one of his assistants, the city engineer or one of his assistants, lri B. A. Thompson, appointed by the Real Estate board.
 Members of the commission have stated that the report and recommen- dations of the board would be ac- cepted and the assessments declared final.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
SHAY RECOVERS|N
 JAIL BASEMENT

F. W. Seay, convicted slayer of his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Seay. near Flor ence last summer, who is being held In the county jail pending outcome of his appeal to the supreme court from the sentence of death Imposed upon him by the jury which sat on his tr,al, and who apparently became violently insane several days ago and had t. he removed to a strong cell in the basement of the jail, has been returned to his old quarters.
 Jail officials stated yesterday that SeaY had improved to such an extent that he could be removed to the up- per portion of the jail where he was confined before he attempted to set fire to his bedding.
 Solicitor Fritz Thompson of Lau- derdale county stopped in Birming ham yesterday and visited the pris- oner in response to letter received from Jail officials here acquainting him with the facts of Seay's alleged insanity. Following some time spent with Seay he left. Jail officials stat ed he did not say whether or not a commission to examine into the mem tai condition of the prisoner would be asked for.
 Such action, 1t is stated, must come from the officials of the county from which the prisoner was sent, Seay is being held in jail here for safe- keeping pending outcome of his ap- peal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
TOD|SCUSS YEARS
 WORK TOMORROW.
Civic Association Will Take Up Several 0bjectives.
 CommitteS to Report

Completion of the municipal mar ket, the city auditorium. an independ- ent fulI-time convention bureau, adoption of the s25,000,OoO good roads state bond issue and an industrial survey of the factory needs of Bir- of the Civic Association for the year 1922.
 These and other projects will be the subject of a round table discussion at Mondays forum of the association which will, as usual. be featured by a luncheon and music.
 It is expected by Chairman Frank $. White of the municipal market committee to call a meeting of this committee during the current week to hear reports from members inves- tigating several phases of this ques- tion which have already been settled so far as the finances are concerned.
 At the October election the people voted for s300,000 Of city bonds for the purchase of a site and construc- tion of building or buildings. The committee has been In touch with LCuSldt G4peILS dHQ Oth0A WAbA ANA erence to steps necessary to be taken in expenditure of the funds. An early report of recommendations will be made to the city commission.
 Asks Cooperation
 The federal trade commission, which in response to the application of the Civic Association and others, issued a complaint in the Pittsburg plus case during 1921 will have com pleted its preparation of evidence in January, according to Secretary Man ager c. l.. Harold, and the final hear ings in the case will probably be- gin this month in Chicago.
 There may be hearings in Duluth Milwaukee and Pittsburg and then the commission will move south to the principal steel-consuming cen ters. The purpose of the proceedings Is to secure an order abolishing the differential in prices for steel in fa- vor of Pittsburg manufacturers and consumers and put western and southern manufacturers on s- fair basis of competition. The issuA zee of a complaint is hailed by the Civic As- sociation as a preliminary victory.
 We appeal to all Birmingham to strike hands with us In our big va ried program for 1922, said President Hugh A. Locke yesterday, ito the end that another big year shall be scored by the Civic Association and, Of course, for all Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
I61 FFOn1IcTdes, 3U. SulcIdss and 45 Killed by Autos Is Record for Year 1927 Deaths From Accidents and Murder Exceed Year 1920 During Past Year 224 Persons Were Killed Out
 right or Died From Accidents

Homicides in Birmingham and Jeff ferson county claimed a total of ls1 lives during the 12 months of 1921, according to records on file at the ooroner's office yesterday, Similar records for 1920 show that there were 159 homicides, or 22 less than in the year just past.
 According to the same records 30 persons took their own lives by vari- ous methods of suicide during 1921. as compared to 13 in 1920.
 Automobiles killed 45 persona dur ing the 12 months just past. while railroad trains killed a total of B. During 1921 8 total of PA persons were killed outright or died as a re- suit of injuries sustained In various kinds of accidents, as against 23S for the previous year.
 Deaths from natural causes, which wore investigated by the coroner's office during 1921 numbered S75 dur ing the year, as against 331 in 1920.
 Taken month by month, the 1921 record shows that the high water mark for the year in murders was reached In March. registering 21 kill inEF, while deaths from so-called ao- ctdentai causes reached the peak In September with 26 deaths from such causes.
 Automobiles took their greatest toll in November. when they killed 1s per sons and railroads in the same month claimed Total of g victims Sep- tember, October and November hold the records for suicides during the year. with each. Only ono month, that of June, passed without sui oide. Murders were fewer in January and September, these two months reg istering only 8 each.
 November Record Month
 Natural deaths investigated by the coroner were largest in November,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 RESUME STUDY
After Weeks Vacation Books Will Be in Order Tomorrow.
 Examination This Month

After weeks vacation for Christ mas all city schools will resume to- morrow morning and the s5,0Oo pu- pils who have been free to enjoy themselves during the past 10 days will again turn their thoughts to their studies.
 The first semester of the term vii, close January 25, when exam1natjors will be held in all schools. Tho sas~ ond semester will begin January 3O : and between 600 and 1000 pupils will be promoted from the elemen- tary schools to the high schools. ac- cording to pr. c. B. Glenn, superin- tendent of the city schools. On ac- count of the crowded condition of Central and Ensley High schools, the work on the new Woodlawn High school is being pushed in order 10 have this building completed by the opening of the new term. Equipment has been purchased and Is ready for installation. while the corps of teach CTS has been employed and everything with the exception of the building is ready. Dr. Glenn stated last night that he had been assured the build ing would be completed by Jan uary 80.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
One Reason for Success
 Of EZks' Christmas Tree
nv CnARLEs H. MANDY

For many years past it has been the custom of Birmingham lodge, No. 79. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, to give & Christmas tree for the children of the poor and needy of the city. and on these occasions sub stantfal gifts of toys, fruits and can dies have been presented to the little guests of the club.
 While, of course, every member of the club contributes to the happiness or the boys and girls on each Christ mas day, it is largely up to the com mlttee In charge. particularly the chairman, to see that the wishes of the members of the lodge are fully carried out, that the money contrib uted Is wisely expended and that the details of ths Christmas tree distri- button are properly planned and put into effect. That this Is quite a task those who have participated in simi- lar occasions can testify.
 For the past five years Harry Moore, the treasurer of the lodge, and incidentally known as "the watch dog of the treasury" has been chairman of the Christmas tree com mittee, and has made a success of the job. In fact. 1t is declared that eash celebration has exceeded that of the preceding year. Be that as 1t may, certain it Is that on Christmas day just past more money was expended, more children cared for and the Christmas day program carried ou; more smoothly than that of any for mer occasion. It was a grand suc- cess from beginning to end, and for this much desired result large amount of credit Is due Harry Moore and the members of his committee
 It is no idle boast or empty flat tery to say that Harry Moore Is one of the most valued members of the local lodge of Elks. Successful in his own business. that of contractor -ani dealer in house builders accessories, he has applied strict business meth ods and with marked success in all his transactions for and with the lodge. Careful in his own financial affairs. but by no means parsimo- nious, he has exercised the same care and caution in dealing with the finances of the lodge. That his meth ods have been successful is evil denced by the fact that he has suc- ceedtd In clearing the lodge entirely