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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Broadway Success of Bright Lights
or Broadway" which proved to be an
instantaneous hit from beginning to
end, and the general verdict was,
better than ever" -
The present offering is just filled
with refined entertainment, and nov
city skits, that keep you in continued
laughter, the whole comedy being ex-
tremely funny. Jimmie Evans and
iom carroll are whole show by
themselves. Miss Pippin's violin
selections went over with heavy an
plause. Mr.. Mack is a clever ner-
former and puts over his line of work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS
"St. Elmo" History Rivals Story in
It's Romance

est. Elmo" History Rivals Story IN
It's Romance
The new William Fox Offering, "St.
Elmo starring John Gilbert, now
showing at the Colonial theatre for
the last times today, has a history
that in romance and thrills even RI
walls the story of the impassioned
novel.
Notwithstanding the wide populari-
ty of the novel. Augusta Evans re-
fused all offers from stage producers
until a few years before her death.
On December 10. 1909. the stage
version of "St. Elmo" adapted by
Willard Holcomb opened in New
York at the Academy CT Music. In
teresting enough, William Fox, who
has made the screen version Of "St.
Elmo" now owns the Academy of
Music. where EST. Elmo" ran SO long
and SO successfully as q play.
After its Broadway run, EST. Elmo"
toured the country and was accepted
enthusiastically by the theatre going
public.
In the screen version Of the famous
novel, William Fox offers striking
perturbation Of the dynamic, the i'm
pRssioned st. Elmo. John Gilbert in
the title role gives a performance
that will make new friends for him
He fairly electrifies with the intens-
fty Of his work. Barbara La Mari
az the girl who nearly ruins his life
the dangerous, soft spoken feminine
Janus-has role that gives her am
PIE opportunity to demonstrate her
histrionic powers. Bessie Love, the
wtnsome one, completes the triangle.
Others in the cast include Warner
Baxter, Nigel De Brullier, and Lydia
Knott. Jerome Storm directed the
picture, which was adapted by Jules
Furthman.-Adv.
Variety Of Entertainment in Evans
Musical Revue
Another large audience witnessed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

victim of her charms, and in order
to become better acquainted, gives a
party to which he invites all the sales
ladies of the De We're shop, Nellie
among them. The party is in full
swing when De We're. who Is present.
scents the tragedy of his situation If
he loses Nellie. He telephones for
Nellie's father and paints a narrowing
picture Of the lovely daughter having
been kidnapped. Before the police
captain arrives, Nelfies ardent suit
or, Jerry Conroy, appears on the
scene, followed by Nellies father, but
the presence of all tile other store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Manchester r. 3. Women Meet

The womens division of the Man.
chester Farm Bureau held an inter-
esting "in- between" meeting Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lu-
cile Blossom in Manchester. There
were ten women present. The sub
iect of the meeting was Christmas.
Victrola records of Christmas
nature were enjoyed and Christmas
suggestions were discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

The Salvation Army kettles, in
which the shopper may drop coins to
buy the needy poor Christmas din
ners, have made their appearance on
Water street They add a further
Christmas air to the busy street.
The appeals for this most worthy
cause are stationed one in front of
the Federal building and one in front
of the electric waiting room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

with plenty of excitement. SON
happens every minute. Not only N d
she establish new capacity recoroIs y.
Boston and New York recently M
Little Nellie Kelly" is now n
reigningA success of London wneiI IN
bids fair to break all records ZOE "a 81
runs at the oxford theatre. u m
have not already secured seals a..
this international triumph, do not ,ssa
lay, or you'll be disappointed. ~
orders are being accepted now ,aer
companied by check or money .,cres
and self enclosed stamped enveiOEV
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. f. II. Mosley, who has charge
of the Kippewa camps at lower Cob
bossee, was a business caller. We'd
nesday, in the city. Mrs. Mosley is
making plans to to leave soon for
Miami, Fla. where she will pass the
remainder of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

The barge Cacoosing arrived Tues
day afternoon at Purinton Bros.
Co. wharf with cargo of S4S tons of
anthracite. 1t looks as if the mild
weather will permit the making of a
record of coal deliveries by water
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Martin of 20
Myrtle street and Mr.. and Mrs. Ev-
erett A. McCone and little daughter
Ethelyn of Riverside Drive motored
TO Nashua. n. H., over Sunday to Wis
it relati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

The Augusta AUGMENTATION as
sociation will meet Thursday. Jan. 3
at the Chamber OF Commerce rooms.
The report of the program committee
will be made by Arthur S. Merrill,
chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

William Kirwin and MIR. Hassam
of Portland We're here. Wednesday.
calling on friends. They were en-
route to Waterville on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Evangelist l.. B. Greenwood will
lecture tonight at Chamber of Com
merce hall at 80 o'clock. The sub
ject is "BelshaZZar's Feast" Ad-
mission is free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Miss Lena Slosberg of Court street
has returned home from a few days
visit in Portland and Old Orchard
with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Charles w. Morse Of Bath was
business caller Wednesday In the
CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. Louise Roy and daughter
Lorinc were in Lewiston Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday. where they Wis.,
tied friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. Bryant e. Jones is confined
to her home on South Chestnut street
by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. Fannie Butterfield Of Water
Vile is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. e. G.
Hendee, Al Eastern avenue. {
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Capt. and Mrs. Russell Potts have
taken up their residence in the new
Clough house on South Chestnut
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Miss Esther Cyr of Limestone is
visiting in the city for few days
with her brother. DR.. Paul Cyr, at
his home on the west river road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Howard Harmon Of Thorndike
was a business caller. this week, in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Albert Ridley has returned to his
home in this city after visiting In
New Hampshire for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Ernest Miltmore. Of Portland was
among the business callers, Wedpes-
day, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. Olive Pope of Vassalboro is
the guest Of friends in the city for a
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

and the Rose" completes a solid three
hour program of the highest type.
The above program will he repeated
both this afternoon and evening with
a complete change Of pictures and
play for tomorrow and Saturday.
Adv.
Only Five Cities in Maine to See
Little Nellie Kelly" Augusta
Theatre Goers Will Have the
Pleasure Of Seeing It Thursday
Eve, Dec. 20, at 8.15
The long anticipated and much
heralded American song and dance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
.AUGUSTALOCALS

William Lunt Of Portland was q
business caller Wednesday In the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

variety OF Entertainment in Evans
Musical Revue
=. Another large audience witnessed
me popular Jimmie Evans Revue at
the Opera House last night in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
AUDITORIUM WORK
 TO START MONDAY
Contract Signed Friday By City And Day & Sachs,
 Builders


 President D. E. McLendon of the city commission and J. H. Sachs of Day & Sachs signed the contract Fri day morning that was thes only sof- ficial barrier left before actual con struction on the auditorium could start.
 Members of the city commission, representatives of the associated architects and a number of city of fcials and others were present.
 Day & Sachs are under s205. .o00 bond for the protection of the city in regard to the work
 Nearly year, S20 days. is given the contractors for building opera tions, but the contractors expect to be ready in less time. Preliminary ork is scheduled to be started Mon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
HOWARD TO OFFER
 COMMERCIAL WORK

Commercial courses will be offered al Howard college for the second term of the summer school, Charles A. Brown, dean of the summer sea- son, announced Friday, in view of the increased demands by the stu dents for such courses.
 Instruction will be given In short fand, typewriting, commercial arith- metic, commercial law, elementary economies and in the use of adding calculating and other bookkeeping machines. Only two of the named courses can be taken during the ses- sion. Only 30 students will be per mitted to enroll for commercial training, unless the enrolment suf- fees the addition of a second teach CT. The courses are open to third year high school students, college students, teachers, and others inter- ested.
 Q. R. Henry. graduate of Cente- nary college, will have charge of the work He will be head of the com mercial department at Ensley High school this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES

J. A. Taught. 2s. Fairfield, to Josephine Ed Ellis. s2. Ensley, to Willie Ash J. NJ. Franklin. 30. Cliff Road, to Car rie Lee White, 2s.
 Walter E. Shoemaker, 22, to Minnie Pearl Godfrey, 20.
 Harry Cedar, 27 to Nathalie Molloy. IT.. Alton Fred Floyd, 22, to Maud Par rish, 23. leen R. Roche.
 John Kleiber, 4e, to Debba Labora Altman Eugene Brooks. 2l, to Lucille Mary Wright, 19.
 August Meller, 2s, to Bertie Malona L. C. Jordan. 4s Fort Payne. to Lucille TaNlnr. 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
;ABANISS REPORTS ON CIVITAN CONVENTION
June Civitales Urges Support Of
 Children's Hospital Campaign

A report on the recent interna- tional convention of Civitan clubs in Washington, D. C., was made at the Civitan club luncheon in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon by Jelks Cabaniss, one of the members of the Birmingham delegation.
 Mir. Cabaniss. who was elected sec ond vice president of the interna- tional organization at the Washing ton convention, gave brief outline of the program.
 The next convention will be held in Miami, Fla. in 1924. Mir. Cabaniss stated.
 Lou Trice rendered two vocal se lections. followed by the Dixie liar mony Four, a quartet of Birming ham singers, who sang several popu lar numbers and were forced to reply to several encores.
 A short executive session was held by club members following the re- port by MT. Cabaniss.
 The June number of Civitales, the official publication of the club, was distributed Friday. This edition is devoted to the campaign for the Children's hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
MINsTRELs SUCCESSFUL

The second performance of the ladies minstrels at the high school Friday evening was largely attended and created an even more favorable impression than did the first Thurs day evening. The minstrel was given for the benefit of the Y. M. c. A. building fund and those taking part were: Mrs. Julian Brick, Mrs. Eu- gene Honeycutt, Mrs. l.. l. McGriff, Mrs. Miriam Dalton, Mrs. Bruce Sni-
 Mrs. Joe Little, Mrs. Henry
 dleton, Miss Mary Reynolds, Miss
 ira Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Pig Wilson
 ss Katherine Maddox, Miss. Eliza D5 h Lewis, Miss Sadie Ling, Miss FIoy Boyd, Miss Frances Jones, Miss willie Pitts, Miss Cecil Pitts. Miss Vary Beason, Miss Pauline Terrell. M ss Florence Waller, Miss Rachel wilson. Others 10 taKe part in the last half of the show are: Judge H. Abernathy, Mrs. Lucille Ingram, M IS Ruby Hanby, Miss Ruth Wilson, Nl IS Dultie Terrell, Miss Susie Horn, MSS Ollie Hathaway, Miss Katherine fi fant, Miss Bessie Moorer. Miss I4 iise Kemp and Willard Beason. W. r. Rush, Walter Head, Cecil Beason. sii mn Long and w. S. Baumgardner. D ring the intermission specialties were given by Miss Beebe Joy Hol- lin gsworth. Miss Carolyn Stover and a group of boys and girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
SUES BECAUSE WATER FAILS

C. J. Strickland entered suit against the Birmingham Water Works com pany in circuit court Friday after noon seeking s3,o00 damages because the water connection near his home in Tarrant City last February was faulty He charges that while his house was afire. the fire department could get no water from the fire plug near his home and that his house suffered a damage of $3,000.
 Lion and tiger skins pass through eight to ten different hands before they are converted into a rug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
PENSIONS READY MONDAY
Rolls Get Smaller Each Month, Ac-
 cOrding To Birmingham Records

Monday morning at TO O'CLOCK the regular quarterly pensions for Con- federate veterans or their widows will be ready for distribution. The number of Confederate pensioners in Jefferson county is now 7S1, and of this number there are only 234 who followed the Stars and Bars in '61- '64. The quarterly pensions by the state to veterans is $37.50 and S16 for their widows over 50 years of age.
 Since October there has been a de- crease of 20 in the ranks of the "Old Vets" securing the pensions and a reduction of 21 in the lists of widows receiving the pension. The entire amount to be paid this quarter through the probate office is $19,465. Every quarter, officials say, the sum hecnmeS annreciahlY smaller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
MRS, DUKE BURIED

Mrs. NJ. A. Duke, 29, died at the amily residence at o'clock Thurs ny evening, following short illness. le is survived by her husband, two aughters, Alberta and Willie May Duke; her mother, Mrs. J. R. Davis; ,vo brothers, W. A. and Howard avis; four sisters, Mrs. T. J. Finley Id Misses Meta, Sallie and Ruth avis.
 Funeral services were held from the ,sidence, 1902 Fairfax avenue, Fri 9y afternoon at o'clock, Rev. W. . Harris officiating, burial follow lg at Union cemetery with Jacobs in large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
SHERIFF CAPTURES 1s STILLS

The deputy sheriff's office at Bes- mer is continuing to bring in a 4mber of stills each week, and the cord for the past three weeks is 19 ills destroyed. On June 26 the of .cers found a 150-sallon copper still d 10 barrels of mash near Short eek. and a 400-gallon copper still as captured the following day near iud creek. A quantity of beer was so found at the last still. No ar sts were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
oMMITTEEs CARRY ON WORK

Although it's meetings have been continued until September l, the ultry division of the Chamber of mmerce is continuing its work ,ough standing committees appoint
 to serve during the summer ,nths. One of these committees Il act for the organization in ar aging for poultry markets, freight, tchery and other practical sub ,ts Another committee will ar nge for entertainments at the va pus rural schools, providing music furnishing speakers who will k on plans for the poultry show lich is to be given in the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
JOY EXONERATED
Charge Of PurposeIy Running Into
 Negro Women NOlIe PrOssed

W. NJ Loy, manager of Lige Loy undertaking establishment, was eX- onerated of the charge of purposely hitting two negro women, Lucy Will son and Pearl White, on the viaduct on May r. in Recorder Henry J. Mar tins court Friday. Recorder Martin nolle pressed the case because the evidence was insufficient. Loy was arrested upon complaint of the ne- groes shortly after the accident oc- cured. but because of postponements, the case was not tried before the city recorder until this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
WILL HOLD COMBINED SING

The Warrior River and Jefferson County Christian Harmony Musical associations will combine for an all day sing Sunday, July s. at the GordendaIe Baptist church when program of Christian harmony mu sic will be carried out. Dinner will be served at noon by the people of Gordendale. President A. A. Vines extends an invitation to all inter- ested persons to be present with their song books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
ALLECED SINNER ARRESTED

F.. B. Lawrence is In the county jail on d charge of violating the pro- hibition law and having a 50-gallon still in his possession. Two gallons of liquor were captured with Law renee. Officers Hamilton, Cole and Cochran made the arrest. His bond is placed at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
MRS BOSTON HOSTESS

Mrs. ROSCOE Coston entertained lesday evening in honor of MT. and rs, l.. Crump of Atlanta, who were ,cently married. Games and con- sts were enjoyed and the hostess erved a tempting ice course late in ae evening. There were six couples resent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30

day. Offices will be erected and soon excavation is to start. It is under stood that at least four months will be required to deliver the steel skeleton of the building.
 Wherever practicable, orders for supplies will be placed in Birming ham and the city will be drawn or for the necessary labor.
 As is customary in such alters the parties at interest. the ity, con- tractors and archl ects Vill maintain inspection during the period build ing. II. B. Wheelock will supervise for the architects. One of the staff of the office of the city building in- spector will be assigned to inspec- ton for the city.
 The city has approximately s440,- 000 cash on hand for the auditorium. A supplementary sum in the neigh borhood of $100.000 will be needed.
 No action was taken Monday on the subsidiary contracts, but a meet ing is to be held soon, at which it Will be decided neither to a ward this work or call for new plans for elec- tric wiring, heating and ventilating. It will be several months before the installation of this work can be- gin, but modified planss may call for an earlier start.
 The Smith company, lowest bidder on the contract, will not protest the award, officials announced Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
1LS' CAMP PA|CN l, OPEN SUMMER
 IjS|ON MONDAY
fseationaI Program Being l Arranged For Girls Of
 BeSsenier
BESSEMER BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Bessemer, Ala, June 29

le girls summer recreational r ipaign will start Monday morning :. o'clock when a meeting of those ' crested has been called at the high , ehool lunch room. Mrs. William .. affee, who has charge of the work, has requested that all girls who wish to take part in the summer cam ragn meet with her at that time.
 Plans will be made at this meet ing to organize the girls into groups according to ages, and survey made to see how the campaign is to be supported, and to approximate the number of girls who will be in each group.
 The first step in the campaign will be a weeks encampment at Camp Chippewa, beginning July 5. Mrs. Caffee will be assisted during the outing by number of interested club women, and the expenses for the week will be s5.50 which will cover the cost of meals.
 The girls work will be carried out during July and August. and is un der the auspices of the federation of auxiliaries. Mrs. Caffee has been employed by this organization and will devote all of her time to the work,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
PROTECTED HOME PICNIC

Alabama circle, No. so, Protective fSpme Circle, will hold a picnic at piMeview Beach Tuesday evening. The ii embers will meet at Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street, where automo- l lies will be provided to carry them TO the resort. Members of other cir cies have been invited and it is ex- Acted that there will be large nber of visitors
 Miss Lois Faull entertained a pup of friends at the home of her rents, MT. and Mrs. Richard Faull
 Minnesota avenue Wednesday ening. The porch was the scene
 the party and was profusely deco ed with flowers and lanterns. Miss try Ruth Cross served punch as guests arrived after which is mber of contests were enjoyed, the
 zes being awarded to Miss Ethel . ger and Willard Hodges. Miss
 ul was assisted by Miss Hattie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30

position with Long-Lewis Hardware company After short wedding trip the couple will make their home in a bungalow they have recently built on Dartmouth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30

made possible the building of this property Every employee of the L. & N Railroad, from the presi. dent to the humblest clerk, looks on his or her individual job as a vitally important one in the general operation of the Road and feels that in the performance of his or her duty, distinct service to the community and the country as a whole. as well as to the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company-is being rendered.
 In order that these employees and the public in general may know, in detail, more of this great in- dustry of Transportation; in order that they may be informed as to the progress made by this and other railroads; and in order that they may gain an in- sight into the future of the Country by knowledge of it's past progress the Louisville & Nashville Railroad has just issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
WHITE-GWIN

Miss 1vey Gwin and l.. B. White ere married Thursday evening at 8 clock at the First Baptist church, the presence of large assemblage
 relatives and friends. The altar IS arranged with cut flowers ana 'hted candleabara. Before the we'd ' hg party entered Miss Myrtle ompson sang The Heart of Her" adman), and 'The Star" (Rogers), flowing these selections Mrs. G. E. ollingsworth gave an organ pro- am. later playing the wedding arch.
 Those taking part in the ceremony Ire: Miss Hattie Cowen, Miss Ethel ,rk, Felton Collier, w. A. Shepard, F. Byars. Billy Gwin, Gwendolyn win, Minnie Frances Owen. Rev. o.
 Bentley of Centerville. performed ceremony
 The bride, who was a member of high school staff, is popular with e young people of the district lile the groom holds responsible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30

Of foreign born men in a test of the United States army during the last war, those from Canada showed a comparatively average intelligence of 1929 years those from Russia 1l.2S, and dra fted negro adults 10.31 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30

From the boy who carries water for the construc- ton gang, to the chief engineer from the track walker to the general manager; from the call-boy to the mechanical superintendent; from the ticket seller to the traffic manager from the freight clerk to the general freight agent; from the youngest clerk in the auditing, purchasing and legal depart ments to the comptroller the chief counsel and the executive head--- this big family of L. & N. en- ployees appreciates, individually and collectively the work in which they are engaged and they work out the problems of their duties not simply to the end of earning livelihood but for the satisfaction that comes with having had part in the building of this great Nation.
 Loyalty, courtesy, on-thejob efficiency and team work are the four sterling qualities which have