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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

As compared with the minimum of 3,0Oo, 900 marks needed for the sub sistence of family of four in Ger many, the latest figures for average weekly wages are only 2,400. 900 marks. including bonuses. The spread between wages and the cost of liv- ing is constantly increasing. in spite of continued advances in wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
LEG SORES

ARE CURABLE-If you suffer from Leg Sores or Varcose Ulcers, I will send you book that tells how to be rid of these troubles for all time by using my remark from anything you ever heard of, and the result of over 36 years specializing. Simply send your name and address to DIR. H. J. WHITTIER, Suite 346 Al East Eleventh Street, Kansas City, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
BUILDING NEW CHURCHES

WCeS on the new Methodist and Baptist churches is progressing nice ly, although the bad weather the last two weeks has caused some delay. The brick work is about completed and laying the tile roof has begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NEW SORORITY FORMED

Due to the number Of co-eds reg istered at the university, five more girls have established a local soror- ity. What national sorority they in- tend petitioning Is not known. The girls who organized the new sorority are Frances McNair, Evie Johns, Elm mic Segrest, Louise Rutledge, of Sigma Pi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
METHODIST BAZAAR

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Methodist church will open bazar on December IS, with a splendid dis play of hand made articles, sales to aid the building fund of new church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
COUNTY BOARD MEETS

The county board of education held a two-day session last week. The business transacted was the changing of district lines of the Mt. Vernon school, which will be made final by a referendum in January, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
6 NEW CORPORATIONS
 QUALIFY IN MISSISSIPPI.
6,133 Miles Of Roads Built In Ole
 Miss In Year

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. S.-(Special.) ) Charter activity in the state of Mis- sissippi picked up during the past week. Papers of six concerns were approved for charters, three amend ments to charters were passed upon and approved. The total amount of new capital represented by the con- cerns is $115,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ECZEMA X CAN BE CURED

Write me today and I will send you free trial of my mild, soothing, guar anteed treatment that will prove it. Stops the itching and heals perma- nently. Send no money-just write me that is all you have to do. Address Dr. Cannaday, 2z52 Park Square,
 Sedalia, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
INTER-sOCIETY DEBATE

The first inter-society debate of the year will be held December Il, when the Euphians and the Philo- mathics will debate on Resolved That the Monroe Doctrine should be abandoned as the United States for eign policy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR

The business district of Sylacauga is taking on Christmas appearance. The stores are all decorated in Christmas colors, and are displaying the largest display of Christmas goods shown here in g number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Plans are under consideration on the part of the Buffalo Joint board of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America for the institution of an educational program for the benefit of garment workers employed in Buffalo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
PLAN WHITE CHRISTMAS

The First Baptist church of Troy will celebrate White Christmas, De- cember 21. They ask everybody to attend and bring a gift wrapped in white. These gifts will be given to the poor in the city. Much inter- est Is being shown in this White Christmas movement and the chill dren are practicing songs for this occasion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

The proportion of the total child labor population 10 to 15 years of age, inclusive, employed in gainful occupations" ranges from per cent in three Pacific coast states to IF per cent in the east central states, com prising Kentucky, Tennessee, Ala bama and Mississippi, according to the latest information available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
TO DISCUSS PASSION PLAY

Mrs. L. M. Bashinsky will lecture for the Philathea class next Friday evening at the elementary school on Cherry street. She will use as her subject "The Passion Play" as she saw it when she visited Oberam- maugau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
TWO STILLS CAPTURED
Rum And Beer Destroyed In Pike
 County Raid

Leased wire)-The Pike county deputies have captured two more stills. One still was of a 40o-gallon capacity and the other was of a 150- gallon capacity. They also found 1900 gallons barrels of beer and threw away 20 gallons of rum. The stills were found in the cross roads. Sheriff Carroll and his deputies are very busy in their line of work and they say they will soon rid Pike county of all the stills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
U. IF \. TO DEBATE [ OTHER COLLIE
Girls Debating Team. To Be Feature This Year-NeW
 Sorority Planned

UNIVERSITY, Ala. Dec. S.-(Spe- ial.)-The University of Alabama has entered the pentangular debating league composed of the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Alabama, according to announcement of the Forensic Council. The schedule of debates be- tween the four schools will be an- nounced within the next few days, and some exceptionally interesting debates are promised the students in- terested in forensic activities.
 Forensic activities are rapidly talk ing shape at the Capstone and sev- eral debates have been scheduled for immediately after the Christmas hol- idays. A tentative agreement has been reached with the Louisiana State university debating team for debates both here and at Baton Rouge. The affirmative side will be debated at the Capstone, while the negative side will be debated at l.. s. U.
 A unique debate is being arranged for the pre- Easter season. The Fo- rensic Council, in charge of such matters at Alabama, announced that a co-ed debating team will be chosen and this team will debate with other girl teams in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Methods of coal dumping and the loading of the. commodity aboard ships for bunkers and export are to be revolutionized in Norfolk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
LITERARY SOCIETY ELECTS

At a recent meeting of the Excel sior Literary society. H. c. TraylorI was elected president of the organi- zation. T. J. Campbell was chosen vice president, and other officers secretary; s. F. Commander treas urer; Ben A. Green, reporter. and T. B. Hill, parliamentarian, and R. B. Brindley, sergeant at-arms. F. S. Gachet delivered an interesting talk on the recent dissolution of the Brit ish Parliament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FARMERS TO MEET
United Farmers Of America I'
 Convene Aa Fayette

FAYETTE, Ala, Dec. s.-<Special) The United Farmers of America will hold a county meeting in the court house on December IF. with their business agents and president, to dis cuss business of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

In Japan copper Is regarded as a sacred metal, being used over and over again to prevent it's dissertation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
PHENIX-GIRARD BANK
 DEPOSITS SHOW GAIN
Half Million Dollar Mark Set As
 Goal Is Exceeded

PHENIX CITY, Ala, Dec. S.-(Spe- cial. .)-Announcement was made to- day that the deposits of the Phenix City Girard bank had exceeded the half million mark. The aim the first of this year, when the deposits were about S400,000, was to reach the s500,00 mark, 1t was stated by c. l.. Mullin, president of the institution, who announced that the total had reached s501,949.S0.
 MT Mullin further announced that checks had been mailed to more than 1 200 Christmas club members for a total of about $50.000. The 1924 club of the bank opens next Monday.
 SANTA TO VISIT POOR
 At Fridays regular monthly meet ing of the Phenix City Welfare bu- reau, plans ere formulated for the organization of that body into a clearing house" for the handling of all charitable work during the Christmas holidays of every church, club and fraternal organization of the community. Mrs. G. l. Gilbert, general secretary, expressed herself as being very optimistic over the move and stated that indications are that every family in needy circum- stances in Phenix City will be pro- vided for this Christmas. It was pointed out that on previous occa- sions some families received more than their allotted share, while oth- CTS were sighted. By the merger, 1t is hoped this will be eliminated, Mrs. Gilbert states,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
BANKER DIES AT ANNISTON HOME
Charles C. HouSer, Veteran Of Civil War, Passes
 Away
ANNIsToN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALp | Annfsfon Ala nae q

Charles c. Houser. until a year ago president of the City Bank and Trust Co.,, and one of the leading business men of Anniston, died at his home here late Saturday. Com pletion of funeral arrangements are being held up pending the receipt of advices from relatives living in dis tant cities.
 Major Houser had been active as Confederate veterans, for many years He served with distinction through the Civil war in an Alabama regi- ment, losing a limb in battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CASE SET WEDNESDAY

Trial of Dewey Copeland, former policeman, charged with criminal as- sault upon a young woman, has been set for Wednesday, December 12, be- fore Judge H. B. Abernethy. He was arrested and taken to the county jail, but was released on $500 bond. Suit filed in the civil division of circuit court Saturday by Miss Katherine Barnwell against Copeland for $1O,- 900 damages for the alleged assault. which, according to the affidavit took place October 25. Another suit against Copeland was also filed Sat urday by Mrs. R. O. Jemison for $1000, charging him with forcibly entering her home while he was not on duty as policeman. She charges that he broke down the door and cursed her. Both plaintiffs are rep resented by M. B. Grace, attorney. complying with the state laws in con- nection with the selling of bonds of that corporation.
 The state securities commission has been Investigating the case for some time.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
FEM NEWS ITEMS.

(By Special Correspondent
Miss Clara Cowgirl of the
State University Extension clos
ed a very successful demonst1a-
ton and instruction in dress
making to a class of IL of the
Fem ladies', with large at
tendance of observers or post
graduates attending the three
day session the ladies of the
community as usual serving
table de hote dinners in their
usual excellent manner, the fol-
lowing ladies attended, Mes
DANES, Morris McHugh, James
McHugh. Ed Nelson, Chester
Thompson, France Meyers, VIM.
Hardesty, Chas. Selfor. Carl
Reuter-, L. Stewart, Marion
Weber, Rose Bussard, Yves and
Grover Zehner, F. McQuillam, j.
Witherow, Melva Mock, Charles
Gill, Archie Smith, Will Spencer,
John Bentley, Goldie Irwin, Mrs.
Richardson, VIM. Sells, D. Nc
Grath, Misses Won Berg and
Cunningham.
Ed Wren has returned from a
six weeks visit in Portland.
Henry Meyer of Grangeville
was a visitor to the ranch to
kinder look around also informs
us to arrange for putting in a
roller at the elevator.
VIM. Osborne, district high
way commissioner, accompanied
by Walter McAdams, F. w. Cole
and John Eimers were Fem visi-
tors recently to talk over road
matters and incidently gave us
some useful information.
The recent petition circulated
for the retention of the county
agent seemed to be going strong
in this vicinity.
The mask ball given by the M.
w. A. was largely attended, all
report an excellent time. Tony
Zehner and wife, Archie Smith
and Lloyd Zehner were the prize
winners.
The M. w. A. lodge met We'd
nesday evening with a large at
tendance Notwithstanding a
heavy fall of snow, and good
time reported. The captain of the
basket ball team wishes to an
nounce they will be ready for a
game with the winners of the
K. P. and K. c. game at Cotton
wood any old time, and will make
a side bet of 100 german marks
that they win.
The Rebekah's held their reg.
ular meeting Tuesday night, anc
after meeting spent a very
social time playing cards.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
Gold Seal
(0NGoLEUM
~ -4RT-RUGs
Beautiful rugs at astonishingly lozy prices

DERHAps you have postponed buying rug
L because you thought all rugs were neces-
sarily high" True, most rugs are expensive.
But fortunately Colossal Congoleum Art
Rugs are comfortably within reach of the most
modest purse.
Gold-Seal Congoleum Art-Rugs possess all the
beautiful rich tones of fabric rugs-softly
blended colors that lend elegance to any room.
Besides being beautiful and economical these
rugs are exceedingly easy to take care of-just
light hopping leaves them spotlessly clean.
There are no untidy ''curled up" edges, either
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
SELLS BEEF CATTLE.

7. Clark this week sold 20
head of fine beef cattle to John
Baer, the price varying accord
ing to the quality Of stock. Some
tell us there is no money in rails
ing and feeding cattle but this
did not prove to be the case with
Clark who tells us that he made
a handsome margin of profit.
But he says you have got to do
the work yourself and not have
it all hired.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
Defendants.

Defendants.
The State of Idaho Sends Greet
ings:
To the above named defendants.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI-
FLED, That a complaint has
been filed against you in the
District Court of the Tenth Judi
cial District of the State of
Idaho in and for the County of
Idaho, by the above named
plaintiff, and you are hereby
directed to appear and answer
the said complaint within TWEEN
ty days of the service of this
summons if served within said
Judicial District, and within
forty days if served elsewhere !;
and you are further notified
that unless you so appear and
answer said complaint within
the time herein specified, the
plaintiff will take judgment
against you as prayed in said
complaint.
This action is brought by the
plaintiff against the above nam
ed defendants, to quiet title by
decree of the court, of the plain
tiff, in and to the land situated
in Idaho County, State of Idaho,
and described as follows: The
Southwest quarter of Section
Twenty-three, Township Thirty
two, N. R. l w. B. M.
Witness my hand and the seal
of said District Court, this 7th
day of February, 1928.
Henry Telcher, Clerk
By H. Rothwell, Deputy.
(Seal)
Wilbur l.. Campbell, Attorney
for Plaintiff. Residence and
Postoffice Address Grangeville,
Idaho. 7-6
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

Gordon Sasse, son of H. G..
Sasse, editor of the Ferdinand
Enterprise, arrived in Grange
vile Sunday night, and is now
in the employ of the Free Press.
P. S. Griner, who was taken to
Lewiston two weeks ago by
Sheriff Eller, on information
charging him with embezzle-
ment of an automobile, has been
released from custody, the state
having no case against him.
Henry Telcher, county audi
tor, recently declined an invita-
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

ton to attend a meeting of -coun-
ty auditors of the state, in
Boise. Pressure of office work
prevented Mr.. Telcher from
making the trip.
w. H. Dye, for years a county
charge, who has been maintain
ed at the Nez Perez county home
at the expense of Idaho county,
was brought to Grangeville We'd
nesday night by Deputy Sheriff
Ben Robertson on order of the
county commissioners. and WIN
be required to stay at the Idaho
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

county home, if the county pays
the cost of his sustenance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hilboulne
and daughter departed Monday
for Los Angeles. The expect to
make their home in Los Angeles.
They came to Grangeville more
than a year ago from Nezperce,
and during their residence here
the Hilbournes made many
friends. A farewell party was
given in their honor few days
before their departure for Cali
fnrnia.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
In the District Court of the Ten
tn Judicial District of the
State of Idaho, in and for the
County of Idaho.
Ferdinand Nuxoll, Plaintiff,
vs.
The Unknown Heirs and the I'm
known Devisees of James G..
Chamberlin, deceased, and the
unknown owners of the real
property situated in Idaho
County, State of Idaho, de-
scribed as follows: The South
west quarter of Section Twen-
ty-three, Township Thirty
two, N. R. l w. B. M.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
COUNTY SEAT NEWS ITEMS.

Lawrence Robinson, 1U-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Robinson, died Sunday noon in
the family home, twelve miles
south and west of Whitebird.
Death was due to complications
following scarlet fever.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

Congoleum lies perfectly fat on the floor WI,
out fastening of any kind
But we would rather show you these rugs Il
talk about them. Do come in soon and SCI
the patterns that will make your rooms 10
their prettiest Our collection includes all
latest designs
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

ESTAYED - Came to my
place Tuesday one dark brown
gelding, weight about 1900
pounds. No brands visible. Own.
Ell can have same by paying
for this ad and feed bill. Jacob
Reidhaar. Stiff
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
CHICKS FOR SALE.

The time is now on hand to
order baby chicks as we have a
limited hatchery right at home
it would be well to order your
chicks now, in order to get them
at the time you wish them.
White Leghorn baby chicks, $15
per hunderd, Rhode Island Red,
$25 per hundred. 20 per cent
with order. Also have agency for
Queen incubators and brooder
stoves. S. E. Trautman, Cot
tOnwOOd, Idaho. Ga
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

FOR SALE-The well known
Bruner place, 31a miles from
Cottonwood, of 240 acres, Lloyd
Spencer now living on place.
Price $15,000-$5,000 cash;
terms for remainder. Address
l.. A. Bruner, Asotin, Wash. "a
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
WANTS, FOUND AND FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Hay, Melted
Gem potatoes and home grown
seed corn. Bert Schroeder. 7-tf
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

FOR SALE = Good No. 2
cream separator. Bunker c.
Eller. 5-tf
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

FOR SALE-Silver Loaf flour
it makes excellent bread. Cotton
wood Elevator Company. 7-tf
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

FOR SALE-Home grown
seed corn. Two varieties. c. T.
Hodgson, Cottonwood. 4-8*
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

FOR SALE-Howard piano,
in first class condition. John
Knopp ST., Cottonwood, Ida. 6-3
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

FOR SALE - Melted Gem
potatoes. Have been assorted;
all uniform in size. Free delivery
R. ]. Carlson. 51-tf
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

FOR SALE@Jersey COW COM
ing fresh in February. Bunker
c. Eller. 3-tf
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09
HIDES.

HIDES.
We are in the market for all
kinds green, sailed and dry
hides.
48-tf SIMON BROS.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-02-09

The Chronicle office has a
very attractive line of tally cards
ranging in price from 20 to 35
cents per dozen. eff
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-05-31
Senior Play

The Senior play on Monday evening
was well given. Everyone played his
part in a way that experienced actors
would be proud Of. Thomas Gassock
played the leading part In the role of
young novelist who proves that he
can work out mysteries in real life as
well as in fiction. Bjorne Johnson as
Judge Kelsy and Alice Nordquist as
his daughter Ethel, played difficult
parts well. RENO Keto as owner Of
the camp, Anna Soha, his daughter,
Eleanor Peters, his wife, Ben Mccoy
as DR.. Wainwright and Gunhilde
Skadsen as Helen, his wife, also did
well. Howard Graham as govern
ment empioye played the part as if it
were his natural work. Laurena
Schoonover as Flora, the camp cook.
furnished the necessary amount of
humor Amy McCafferty as Flora's
neice, Lawrence Butts, guide, and
Mabel Woods as Marie lie Bon played
their parts in professional manner.
Misses Iverson and Campbell are to
be congratulated for their part as di-
rectors Of the play.
The audience was well pleased and
that is what makes a play success.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-05-31

The Boy Scouts will leave for Camp
Rotary on Saturday afternoon of this
week. They will return on Tuesday.
The time will be spent in fishing,
studying scout lore and in hiking. NJ.
T. Messelt and wife viii accompany
them and will remain in camp until
the outing is over. Scout Master
Graybill will accompany the boys to
the camp and will continue on over
Kings Hill, through White Sulphur
Springs and Ringling to Wilsall where
Mrs. Graybill is visiting her parents
and will bring her back early in the
week. The Rotary club of Great Falls
has donated the use Of their camp
about six miles above Monarch for the
occasion. The boys who expect to go
are Mike Becker, Charles Boboth- Guy
Haney, Henry Kessler. Ralph Millard,
Frank Samuelson, Harold Johnson,
Charles Remington, irwin Blais. Har-
ry Coster, Florian FIorek. Jay Le-
land, Gus Probst, George Wood, My
ron Johnson Joe voytoski, Rami
BIais, Tom Dolin, Don Gulden, Ray
Kennedy, Vernon May, James Rowe,
Myron Robinson. Cisrenee Jewell,
Foster Irwin
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-05-31
Mrs. SzabO Laid
to Rest Friday

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Szabo
was held Friday from the M. E.
church, Rev. Mecklenburg officiating
in the absence of Rev. A. P. Alton.
The choir of the church rendered the
music. A large crowd Of friends and
neighbors were present, the Miners
union and the Knights of Pythias
marched in a body to the church and
led the funeral procession on its way
to the cemetery. Abundance Of flow
ers and floral designs covered the
casket, the tribute Of the societies and
friends.
About 80 cars accompanied the re-
mains to their last resting place in
Pleasant View cemetery where they
were laid away while sorrowing rela-
tives and sympathetic friends paid
their silent tribute Of respect TO the
departed.
The family, who have been resi-
dents Of our city for many years, have
the sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-05-31
Guild Entertained
Royalty Saturday

Mrs. Jas. H. Gillette was hostess
for the Guild at her beautiful home
on Willow Greek on Saturday after
noon. The afternoon was spent hav-
ing a good time rather than in work.
The Gillettes are famous for their
hospitality and the gathering enjoyed
this to the utmost. The day was fine,
the drive was delightful and the re-
ception given them by their hostess
made the day perfect
The luncheon contained so many
good things to eat that neither the
guests nor their chauffeurs felt the
return of hunger until many hours
later. For the especial benefit of the
drivers, pot of baked beans, baked
in the good old New England style,
and some Boston brown bread were
brought forth stirring up fond recol-
lections of other days. The ladies,
however, were served only such