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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
WOMEN OF
 MIDDLE AGE
Relieved of Nervousness and Other Distressing Ailments by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Brooklyn, N. Y. II first took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
Tmee-Piece Mohair
 Suites, $375

The pride of your living room-davenport
 extra large wing chair. covered in real high grade mohair; each piece finished with tas- ses; spring seats and spring-filled cushions. all hand-tied throughout; one of the best Grand Rapids makes; fairly priced at $375.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
BLANKETS

At $1.95-66x80 woolnap plaid blankets; a heavy wool finished pure cotton blanket. cut and bound separately. in pretty plaid styles, in all colors.
 At $3.5O-Baby blankets of plaid wool in pairs; blue only, with pretty bindings to match plaids; full size for crib beds.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
COMFORTS

At $5.OO-72xo0 wool filled comforts cov- cred in figured silkoline in broad range of patterns At $3.5O-New cotton filled comforts in silkoline covers; pretty designs; filled with soft carded cotton.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
Three-P Piece Velour Suites, $225

You pay as you use the furniture under the easy terms of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's Club Plan-no extras, interest to pay.
 THIRD FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
For Driving

In l2-button length. with embroidered back. in all colors; a glove admirable for driving.
 Chamoisette gloves, lo- button length, with Paris point backs in brown, tan, mode, beaver and gray; all sizes at $1.25.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
Room Suites

You can judge of the completeness of our stock of furniture and the good taste of the pieces any time you like to come in and look.
 But it's impossible to look at the real quality of furniture-especially of up- holstered furniture-without literally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MAIL PACKAGES EARLY

That all packages destined for for eign countries for delivery before or during Christmas season should De sent at once, was the announcement of Postmaster Hickman Saturday. Acting upon instruction secured from Washington, it was stated that the mails are becoming more congested daily and the peak will be reached during the holiday season. In order to insure delivery of Christmas pres ents it is recommended that the packages be started towards their destination immediately. It was also suggested that packages should be wrapped with unusual care and tied strongly In order to withstand the rough handling that many complain about during the holiday season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CRISIS IN RUMANIA

BUCHAREST, Rumania, Nov. 10.- (By Associated Press s.)--Despite its natural resources of wealth, Rumania today Is in the midst of an acute economic crisis. A local newspaper Universal, says the internal situa- ton is f5rave, especially in relation to economic and financial affairs
 Large industrial enterprises, even including the oil interests, are reduc- ing their working forces at the ap- proach of winter. Factories are clos ing down because they find difficulty in collection the payments due them and the export of wheat has been reduced to negligible proportions, in spite of recent efforts of the govern ment to stimulate eXportation.
 One reason for the existing situa- ton is the low purchasing value oi the lei, which has fallen lower than the currency of any of the Balkan states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
nEy. IT. Q. WYATT HoNoRED

A reception was given at the Bap- tist church Wednesday evening, the occasion being the second anniver- sary of Rev. Wyatt's pastorage here.
 J. F. Wood, chairman of the board of deacons. presided and made the
 opening address reviewing the past years work.
 Talks were made by Mrs. w. H.
 Hall fer the Women's Missionary
 union, Miss Haxer Rutledse for the Young Women's auxiliary, Mrs. Will liam Custred for the Sunbeams, W. c. Steel for the choir, w. T. Poole rep resenting the Sunday school and T. F.
 Williams, T. W. Landlord, c. $. Lacren, B. H. Houlditch for the church, each telling of the untirlng efforts of inc pastor and his wife and
 what they had meant to the various departments. Mrs. William Custried presented them with lovely gift from the Sunbeam band as token
 of Appreciation from the little chil- dren of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PLAN SONG SERVICE

A large audience is expected to at tend the song recital at the First Methodist church Sunday evening. The recital has been prepared with the assistance of number of the best known singers and instrumentsl- fists in the district and promises to be of unusual interest.
 The program will be as follows:
 organ prelude selected. Miss Vir Einia Williamson.
 "America" congregation. Prayer.
 .oh Come Let Us Sing" (Deceeve), choir.
 "The Silent Voice." (Roma). Miss Edith Taylor.
 Beyond the Dim Horizon,' s(L-yon). pr. Price, Price. Bumgardner. Bum gardner.
 .Sanctus," (Gounod), Miss Phyllis Waites and choir.
 Violin. (selected), Miss Ethel Will liamson. sOffertory.
 ssThere Is No Death, (O'Hara), Mrs. George Wilson
 "Tenting Tonight" (Kittridge), pr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MRS. TERRY,s TEA

Mrs Ellis Terry entertained a number of friends Friday afternoon with q patriotic tea. The reception hall was beautifully decorated in flags and bunting of red, white and blue. The cards were taken up at the door by Joe and Ja%1l Terry
 Miss Mary Reynolds and Mrs. Fran ees met the guests at the door and showed them into tho living room. This room was d bower of white chrysanthemums with white tulle draped most effectinE and white candles, giving a soft glow to the room. In the receiving line were Mrs. Terry and brides of tho season, Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. k. C. Nc Qyeire, IT,, and Mrs. Reese At the door leading into the library was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ROys HAVE PRACTICE

Coach Bryan. of the Ensley High school football team escorted his men up near the open hearth furnaces Saturday morning on the Tennessee company athletic field and proceeded to put them through the stiffest prac- tice they have engaged in for some time. This will be the dish served the Yellow Jackets for the remainder of the week In prepartion for the game with Woodlawn next Saturday. Following that game Ensley will en- certain the Tech High of Atlanta and they will close the season with a game at Little Rock, playing the high school team of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
TO PARTICIPATE IN PARADE

The Ensley Business and Profess sional Women will participate in the Armistice Day parade being arranged in Birmingham Monday afternoon, 1t was announced Saturday. Cars will be provided those who will take part in the celebration and everyone that plans to go is requested to get in communicat ton with Mrs. Bonner, president of the club. The local club wishes to have as many mem bers in the parade as possible and will take care of all who desire to occupy cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
sPEND-THE-DAY PARTY

The Woman's Missionary society of the Jonesboro Methodist church met Friday for a spend the day party for the annual week of prayer program at the home of Mrs. E. H. McCorkel Mrs. R. $. Moon had charge cf the morning program and Mrs. J. o. Sturdivant has charge of the afternoon program. Rev. Harris gave talk in the afternoon. Spe- eial music was in charge of Mrs. E. P. Ingram, and Mrs. J. c. Me grew. A special offering was taken up for the missions, at 1 o'clock a tMo-course luncheon was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. Joe Little motored to Tuscaloosa Saturday for the Ala lama K ertiicky game.
 Miss Lizzie Mae Maritime spent the weekend with friends in Gadsden.
 Willie Kitto of Philadelphia Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. W. M. Kitto in Jonesboco.
 Edith Mitchell, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Gabe Mitchell, continues quite i'll at the Fairfield hospital.
 Mrs. E. R. Taylor is improving at her home at West Lake, following an illness of pneumonia
 w. R. Parker, Mrs. w. S. Jones and Mrs K. S Nolen will go to Mont gomery next week to attend tho Bap- tist state centenary convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MRS. BAInD HOSTESS

Mrs. J. A. Baird entertained with a Forty two party at her home Friday afternoon. The house was attrac- lively decorated in chrysanthemums and other fall flowers and at the con clusion of the games Mrs. c. B. Cross won the high score trophy, nut bowl. Mrs. E. c. Anderson drew the consolation, a salad set. A delicious salad and ice course was served to the following: Mrs. Raymond Allen, A. C. Haygood. E. c. Anderson, c. 5. Cross, J. R. Chandler. Charles Jager, o. B. Terrell, Ted Waiben, Milton Baird. w, w. Screws, F. c. Smith, All fred Ball, Harper, Miss Elsie Fergu- son and Miss Eliza Sloggett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
w M s MEErs

Highland, Circle No. 1, of the W. M. S.F of the First Baptist church, met with Mrs. B. D. Borden on Ems ley2 avenue. Plans were made to as- sist the Senior B. Y. P. U. of the church in entertaining the district union at the Ensley church Friday evening. A report was made that the two boxes sent to the girl at the o4 nhanage which the circle has adopted, have been received, and that the girl will be allowed to visit members of the circle during the Christmas holidays, in response te an invitation from the circle. The de votional services were led by Mrs, II J. Wurtelle. During the social houi refreshments were served.
 The next meeting will be with Mrs F. A. Eubank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
Ms E. B Mayes and Mrs. Eugene

Mrs. E. B. Mayes and Mrs. Eugene Honeycutt. Autumn leaves and flowers were the decorations for this room. A refreshing cranberry phrappe was served from punch bcwl banked with autumn leaves, by Miss Evelyn Mooreland, Miss Gertrude Craig and Miss Evelyn Porter.
 The centerpiece for the dining room table was a miniature battle the chandelier, was white dove, "The Bird of Peace," also a shower of blue ribbons with tiny silver stars on the end of each. Miss Margaret Waller, dressed in red, white and blue, distributed favors, bon bons, in the shape of pistols, wrapped in red, . white and blue. Mrs. Bryan Waller and Mrs. R. T. Smith poured coffee and tea. Sandwiches, cakes, nuts and hints were served. The cakes were embossed with Uncle Sam. Those assisting Mrs. Terry were Mesdames w. II. Porter, Clay Rags dale, Ed Van Cline, Roy Chandler, R. H. Slurer, Jim Sanford, N. B.. Parker, Mrs. Castleberry of Bir- ham. A. c. Crotwell, Milton Brooks, J. c. B. Gwin, Messrs. Adam, Jack son, Hish Childs, Sara Mae Walters, Susie Crotwell and Byrda Crotwell-- about 150 guests called during the afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
OFFICERS SEEK ESCAPES

Deputy sheriffs Saturday were on the lookout for two negroes. Mix e Barnes, alias Will Tanner and Will Sevain. who escaped Friday from We tumpka. Barnes Is described as 5S years old and five feet six inches tall. His home is in Waycross, Ga. Sevain is described as 42 years old and five feet seven inches tall. His home is in Talladega. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MERCHANTS BANQUET

Tickets were being dlstrlbuted Saturday for the banquet of the Ensley Associated Merchants, sched- uled for Tuesday night in the Masonic temple. The dinner is for employees, members, their wives and all ofh- cials. It was stated that the affair would be largely attended and it is hoped to break all records for service at. the Masonic hall. The. feature of the meeting will be the question of the Howard High school, which will be explained by speaker from that college and at the gathering, it is believed, a committee will be ap- pointed to act with composite com- mittee from other organizations to whom will be referred the entire proposition by the organizations of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CARDS RECEIy-n

Handsomely engraved invitations has been received by friends of this popular couple. as follows:
 Mrs. Louie c. Meyer request the honor of your presence at the mar riage of her daughter, Edna Lor- raine, to Joseph Robert Stammer, Wednesday morning, November 21. at II o'clock, First Baptist church, Ems ley, Ala.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ATTEND FOOTBALL GAME

Samuel c. King, Albert Smith, Clem Burke, H. E. Keith, M H. Mcdowell Robert Daniels, Mrs. Sam King and others were among the Ensley citi- zens leaving Saturday morning for Tuscaloosa to witness the Alabama Kentucky football game. Some went in automobiles while others left on the special train operated over the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PRATT CITY

By request, R. B. T. Cantrell will preach at the Ensley Highlands Methodist church Sunday evening, and Rev. K N Matthews, presiding elder of this district will preach at his church.
 Stewards of the Methodist church held a meeting at the church Friday evening at o'clock and made plans for the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ENSLEY SOCIETY
GLASSES MEET JoINTaY

The Matrons Bible class of Ems
 ley Highlands Methodist church have Dupuy Bible class of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church to meet with them Sunday morning at 9;45 o'clock, in their class room, at the church. Mrs. James A. Dupuy, teacher, which has honored her in the name, will teach the lesson at this time. Every member of both classes is expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
pR,yDR SERyIcE HELD

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church met Fri day al the home of Mrs. II. l.. Bains The women gathered at 1O;S9 In the morning, when a devotional service was carried out under the direction of Miss Maud Buck. Others taking part in the program were Mrs. J. D Cummings, Mrs. George Insto@e. Mrs Homer Hurd, Mrs. George Neal, Mrs c. W. Patton, Mrs Rains, Mrs Pur- ser and Mrs Charles Jagcr. A two course lunaheon was served at l o'clock. there being about 9 mem bers present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
REALTORS TO MEET

The Ensley Realty board meeting Wednesday wil be held at the Elks hall instead of the Baptist pastorium as in the past It was announced that St. Anthonys Alter society would serve the luncheon. President J. J. Walker said announcement would be made later as to the place for hold ing subsequent dinners. The board will have before it important ques- tions at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
Circulation Classified Ads Phone Ensley [
 Society Phone Ems. 1121-J
EN SLEY

consideration and attention, put It was finally decided that 1t would be impracticabIe to close the office. The employees wanted to close and the officials were hoping that some means could be found to justify the neeessation of business, but with ouf SucCess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
RRIDE-ro-BE HoNoRED

Miss Lattie Adams, whose mar riage to Bert Moore will be an event of next week, was the honCree 1t a shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs, Sam Lowery on Highland avenue. Sam Inman, Harry Marsden John George Howes, James Moore Misses Rose and Lattie Page assisted the hostess in entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PERSONALS

Miss Alice Ansley is spending the weekend in Tuscaloosa to attend the Alabama Kentucky game.
 Friends of Mrs. J. If. Eubanks will be glad to learn that she has been re- moved from the Baptist infirmary to her home on Avenue G.
 Miss Lillian V. Powell of Chicago formerly Mrs. w. l.. Crunk), who has been visiting Mrs V. A. Powell at her home on Twenty-first street, for the past few weeks, returned to Chicago Saturday to resume her position with the Western Union Telegraph com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PLAN CLASS BANQUET

The Mems class of the Ensley Highland Methodist church will have the regular monthly banquet Mon day night in the dining room of the church. The wives of members will attend as will the Matrons' class and their husbands. It is hoped to have a large attendance. It was an nounced Saturday that the committee in charge would appreciate being notified as to whether one plans to attend for it is necessary to provide for an indefinite number unless ad- vices are received. Albert W. Smith of Dupuy-Burke is the proper person to notify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CnoTTO CIUR MEETs

Thcro VIII Le a special meeting or tine. Eessener Grotto club Sunday aft crnoon at ? o'clock at the Masonic temple, when business of importance will come up. The officers and mem pershlp committee of the Birming- ham club will be on hand
 The visit from this delegation will be to give the BessemeI club advice as to how to ; est Iltteed to secure nlsmbers. ana as q membership drive is being planned it is urged that a large stttendaLce be O1 hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
POST OFFICE ROBBED
Large Quantity Of Stamps Included
 In North Carolina Haul

LEXINGTON, N. C., Nov. 19.-The postoffice here was robbed last night and a quantity of postage stamps suf- ficient to require an automobile for their removal was stolen, it was stated. The haul included an unde- termined amount of funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PERSONALS

Mrs. Matthews Walker is i'll at the T. c. I. hospital.
 Miss Fannie Roberson has returned to her home in LaGrange, Ga, after a visit to relatives here.
 Miss Alice Greenhill Is sick at her home on Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
spECIAI sERVICEs uEID

Special services will ne held Sun- day morning at II o'clock for Boy Scouts at the South Highlands Bap- tist church Tho pastor. Rev. Roy Chandler, will have for his topic "The Bible Doctrine of Citizenship" and will combine this service with pro- gran. on Armistice Day. The church will be especially decorated for this occasion ana the Boy Scouts of Mus coda and other troops will appear in unifrm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
POST OFFICE NOT TO CLOSE

It was announced Saturday aft ernoon by Postmaster R. s. Hickman, that the post office would not be closed Monday to celebrate Armistice Day. The announcement was delayed until the question was given every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
NEW FIRE LAWS PASSED

The passage of new fire laws by the Bessemer city council this week has occasioned considerable discus sion, particularly among business men, as the new laws will mean a re- duction in premiums on business property, and at the same tine pre- vent a threatened increase. The or dinances adopted are based on the standard rules 2 of the Southeastern Underwriters association, and place considerably more restrictions on building in the fire limits, or that section contained in the business sec ton, and at the same time apply in a more moderate form to the residen tial sections.
 The law increases the area in the downtown fire limits, creating an outer limit that now extends to Fifth avenue, thence to Twenty first street, thence to Caroline avenue, thence to Seventeenth street. and back to Fifth avenue. In this area the wooden shingle is barred. and on roofs of this material to be repaired only minor reDacements will be allowed. Where 20 per cent of wooden roof is to be replaced the whole must be torn away and replaced with incom bustible material. The law also specifics that after 12 years all wooden roofs in this section must be replaced with non-inflammable ma terials.
 Strict building specifications in re- gard to fire walls the placing of furnaces and chimneys and the use of partitions are embodied in the new law. The storage of gasoline, and the running of electric wiring is also dealt with, as is the regular disposal of trash and inflanmable materials
 The law for the residential section relates mostly to placing of stoves construction of chimneys, and wir- ! ing of houses. It is understood that as soon as the new laws are placed into effect the Underwriters asso- citation will send experts to the city I to re-survey insurance ratings. This is expected o result in reduction in premiums on business property to not exceed per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

at the meeting. Following the serv-i ice the congregation will be asked to vote on the proposition of establish ing the Howard High school in Ensley sse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
rUBIIC REcEpTIoN PLANNED

The recently completed parsonage Of the First Methodist church will be ihrown> open to the public Monday, when the pastor. Rev. F. T. Waitcs and his wife Will be at home from to 10 D. m. An informal reception las been planned, with the women of the Missionary union assisting in the .,ltertainment
 Che parsonage is one of the hand 8mest residences in the city. The crst is over sf5 900. exclusive of the value Of the lot, or .ne framework of the olI house. which was used.
 People Of all denominations have been invited to attend the reception. and it is expected that there will be q large number of callers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
SERMON TO RAILROAD MEN

Rev. David NJ. Gardner, pastor of the Baptist church of Ensley, will deliver a special sermon to railroad men Sunday morning at II o'clock. The subject is The Last Run" There
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
BESSEMER SOCIETY
CoNyoCATIoN TUESDAY

There will be a regular convoca- tion of Bessemcr chapter. s10. R. A, M. Tuesday evening at 7;30 o'clock
 The past master and most eXcellen; master degrees will be conferred on a class of L. The following will con fer the degrees: J. W. Leggett, T. O.
 Lathem, II. B. Ozley, George Whitley, James E. Childs. John l.. Golden, Henry Sharpe, Milton Baird, Hiram Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
Age Herald
 Ensley Bureau General Eventa Phone Ensley 626
BANKS TO REMAIN UP 0N ARMISTICE
No Provision Made For Legal Holiday On Next
 Monday
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD Ir..fD.- AI,a Nor in

The announcement made during the past week that the banks of this section would be closed Monday Tn celebration of Armistice Day was made Saturday by the Bank of Ems ley, the Bank of Alabama and the First National Bank of Fairfield that Monday was not legal holiday and that all three of the above named banks would be open as usual The error came about through the pre- sumption that Armstiee Day, al though falling on Sunday would be observed Monday as is the custom with all other legal holidays in this state. However the explanation was made Saturday that of all the bills passed regarding holidays the one setting out November Il, as Armis- tice Day and a legal holiday failed to provide that the subsequent day would be observed, provided 1t fell on Sunday. This oversight in the adoption of the measure was lost sons who presumed that Monday would be a day of general rest as other holidays.
 In connection with the celebra- tion of Armistice Day 1t wa. an nounced Saturday that the day informally, There will be special services at thes First Methodist church, the Pike Avenue Baptist church and the Christian church. All the services will be participated in by Boy Scouts of Ensley and there will be special attention given the flag by the scouts. At the First Methodist church Rev. William T. Mansfield will deliver a sermon based upon Real Loyalty" and Mrs. c. B. Saunders will recite Your Flag and My Flag"
 MRS. HAM SUICIDE
 Mrs. Elizabeth Hiam, 4606 Fifth avenue, Wylam, committed suicide Friday afternoon in her home by shooting herself through the temple. She was rushed to Fairfield hos pital and died two hours later. She was 35 years old. and bad health is said to have brought on despond- Hiam, and three children, Anna Belle, Weston and John.
 The following note was found ad- dressed to her husband:
 Relieve me or not, but all of our children have lost their minds. Have them put in an institution where they can have proper care. am unfit to care for them"
 Coroner J. D. Russum held an in- quest Saturday morning and pro- nounced a verdict of suicide. He said the children were quite normal and attributed her statement re- garding them to hallucinations brought on by i'll health.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Hiam will be in Oakland cemetery with afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment vii be in Oakland cemetery with Echols X AngWin in charge.