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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
DECISION AWAITED. IN TWO PETITIONS
Special Christmas Music To Feature Church Services
 Today
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !

beSkPmer, J.
 Two petitions from the city CT Bessemer are to be decided by the Alabama public service com mission within the next few weeks, proposed reductions in water rates and the re-zoning of the North and South Bessemer car lines so as to reduce fares to this city over wide territory. A meeting for the car fare reduction is to be held early next week at the Chamber of Com merce, when re-zonlnG plan, pro posed by the commission, will be discussed and opinions gathered as to it's desirability. The water rate reduction will be heard at Montgom cry on December IT, when city ottl- cials will present Bessemer's case.
 Secretary A E. Ausman is in re- celpt of q suggested change in car fares on both the North and south 3essemer lines, which has been drawn up by the engineer of the commission Briefly the changing of the fare zones will result in extend- ing the onc-fare limit on the south Flire to Browns station, distance Of t5.33 miles, this to include the popu- flous Riley station community. How Q ,eVer the new fare zones of the Nortu Bessemef line is not regarded as sO Favorable to this city, as IL shortens the one face zone from Wal
  ing as proposed is adopted by people living beyond Brighton station will have to pay two fares to reach Bes semer, whereas they now pay only zone fare.
 The proposed changing of the farc zones was first submitted to th1 4GEambCr of Commerce in order to iearn what the business men here think of it. It is expected that the meeting early this week will attract Ia large attendance, as the changing sof the zones will materially affect traffic toward Bessemer for years to come.
 City<officiaIs believe they have a strong case in support of their claim for reduced water rates, and had ihoped that the reduction could he ssecured without formal recourse to sthe commission. They are still ne- aotiatine with the Alabama Water scompany. with view to settling the case before the formal hearing takes place. Ii is, understood that mem bers Ct the commission are also eX- ferting their good offices to aid in a settle ment
 PLAN FOR INSTITUTE
 Much interest is being shown among the rural schools for the series of institutes to be held at AL liauce High school beginning De- ccmber 21. Three gatherngs will be held in which several nearby com munities are to take part to study community life. An entertainment program is to be carried out at each institute.
 On December 21 the meeting will begin at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, lasting all day, with the women of the community serving dinner at moon. Professor Spivey of Birming- ham Southern will speak on "The Contribution of American Pioneers, {" Prof. E. W. Irwin will talk on "ISdu- cation for the Country" while A. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
BATTERY MEN ORGANIZE

arranging for entry spaces. A down. town location will be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MRS. BANS HOSTESS

Mrs. II. l.. Bains was hostess Fri day afternoon to the members of Worth Lewis Post auxiliary. There was an interesting discussion of plans for a joint banquet to be held with the post members at the Grand hotel on January 8. Committees were also appointed to look after baskets fer disabled veterans in hos pitals and also those who are in this district as convalescents.
 There will be a joint installation of officers of the post and its auxil- iary at the banquet, for which elabo- rate plans are to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TO IMPROVE CLUB HOUSE

Improvements being made at the Woodward club house will be com pleted in time for the regular annual Christmas dance, Wednesday eve ming, December 26.
 A broad fireplace has been placed in the ball room, in full view Of guests entering the club house, and this adds warmth and cheerfulness to the room with it's glowing fire at this season The interior of the room is being beautifully decorated, ac- cording to Frank Curtis. secretary, and after the permanent improve ments have been completed, it will have the usual Christmas decorations for the entertainments to be given during the holiday season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
NOT THERM OMETERS
Different Temperatures Registered Due To Slight Changes In Localities

On cold winter mornings there is usually a great disparity in the min imum temperatures reported within a small region. This is particularly the case after a quiet night. We are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

the home of Rev. B. T. Waites Friday afternoon. The ceremony was per- formed by Dr. Waites in the presence of a few, friends. MT. and Mrs. Cnambiee will make their home in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
RECITAL AT HuEYTOWN

Pupils of Mrs. W. B. McWilliams, Jr., were presented in recital at the Hueytown High school Friday eve- ming, before a large and enthusiastic audience. A number of prominent young musicians assisted, and each number drew approving applause.
 The following program was rem dered:
 "Mazurka Pomposo" (Rolfe); "The Country Band (Johnson), Alma Huey and Mrs. McWiiliams.
 "Curley-Locks Waltz" Nynes), Vida Dabbs.
 "The Song of the Robin" (war- ren). Nell Riley.
 "Valse Bl" (Martin), Vannie Dabbs. Joyous Farmer" (Schumann), Inez Salter.
 March Victoria" Greenwald). Frona Reeves.
 Primrose Polka" (spindler); "Hyacinths" (stoughton). Florice Hardy.
 Violin solo (selected). Leonard Huey.
 Dancing Spirits" (Bohm), Lur- lene Dabbs.
 "Duryea valse" Genzberg). Kath- leen Huey.
 "Barcarolle" (offenbach), Ruby Huev.
 "Fruhlingoregon op. 174" (Fink), Hazel Hyche.
 Shower of Stars" (Wachs); Mar cissus" (Nevin) Fay Salter.
 Polish Dance Op 3" (Scharwenka). Adelaide Owen.
 Christmas Bells" (Wyman), Ade- laide owen and Mrs. McWilliams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Miss Evelyn Riley of Blocton and Joseph s. Chamblee were married al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-07
Temperance Legion to Meet

The Sunshine Loyal Temperance
Legion, auxiliary to the w. c. 7. u,
will meet this afternoon at ESQ at
the Parish house on Dresden avenue
for their regular session and it is
hoped all members will be present as
we'll as that they will bring their
friends in order that the superlnten
dent may know the number of chill
dren who are interested in joining
hands and putting on public play
in the interests of Prohibition.
After the business is disposed or,
a "blind" program will be given and
every boy and girl present VIII ny a,,
mart and are sure to enjoy. The
new officers will be installed at this
meeting, which will be a pleasing pleas; sua bit
of Legion work, wholly aside from
the rest of the afternoons activities.
Special musical numbers have been
arranged and everything points to a
gala day for all interested tea, IN re ,me
nerance Legion both young and old,
as all are invited to be present.
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Sundays Concert PROGRAM
Laymen's Association
Methodist Conference
to Meet in Springfield

Holyoke, Mass. April 6.-The Lay
mems Association of the New Eng land
Methodist Conference in its annual
meeting today voted to accept the re-
port of the commission on securing the
general conference of 1924 for Spring
field and to indorse The proposal Of
Howard w. Selby of Springfield, chair
man of the commission. that the lay
men of New England Conference ap-
prove the plan to have the sum of S13.-
900 necessary to help finance the gem
cral conference underwritten by the
laymen Of the six New England confer
enceS.
One-half of the 100000 which must
be guaranteed the book committee of
tho Methodist church has already been
guaranteed by Springfield laymen. Mr..
Sclby said. The commission already
has secured the use of IS buildings
that would be necessary for commit
tees.
A resolution was passed that dele
gates to the lay electoral conference in
connection with the general conference
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No New Development
in Disappearance of
Belfast Treasurer

especial to kennebec JournaN
Belfast. April CATER more than
~ hours diligent searching. at first
very quietly and later through the
press and officials in Maine and
Massachusetts cities. the disappear
ahce OF Charles S. Bickford, for five
Years city clerk and treasurer Of Bel
last missing since early Thursday
morning, is as much Il mystery as
ever. Always methodical in his habits
ana very prompt to be at his bust
ness on time, his absence was noted
Immediately yesterday morning when
ms office in the city building was
found locked. Others entering with
their keys found a parcel of books on
one of the desks, which he had been
known to take home with him the
night before to finish some clerical
work upon. Inquiry at his home dis
closed thc fact that he had left
sometime before o'clock and later
a patrolman gave the information
that he had seen him at o'clock
going towards the city building car
rylnG an armful of books.
Since that time he has not been
seen by anyone who knew him and
many believe that. becoming tenn
porarily unbalanced he may have
taken his life. Every available place
IL the city was searched without re-
suit and inquiries made in all direc-
items throughout the county and
nearby cities. While here is a clue
IN the fact that man answering his
description was seen TO board i i. 4
\. tram IN SearSpOit. leaving it at
Northern Maine junction. many of
his friends scout the idea. while
others believe that it was him and
that he took another train from
there.
For man SO well known to drop
completely out of sight is unusual.
for as a graduate of University of
Maine in the famous class of 1882, he
has kept in touch with the college as
4 trustee, never missing a COM
mencement since his college days
thus knowing hundreds of the alumni
who would know him Immediately
should they see him. lie was also in
business for many years in Belfast.
with the firm of Swan e Sibley and
later Swan Whitten- Bickford COM
pany and was well known to the
travelling statesmen of the state.
The fact that he wore his best
clothes, instead of his business suit
and took with him from his office Il
rain coat, is an indication which
leads many to believe that he is
alive.
Serving the city for five years with
eX-Mayor c. w. Wescott, he was ac-
tive in the latter's campaign. Wcs-
colt was defeated by Orlando L.
Frost and the present board on last
Monday, one month after the new
mayor was inaugurated, elected Mr..
Bickford clerk and treasurer. In the
meantime an audit of his accounts
was made by n. II. Small, an expert
accountant and the fact that Mr..
Bickford was reelected by the new
board proves that there is no possible
suspicion as to his integrity and ve-
racity.
Not in years has anything shaken
Belfast as this mysterious disappear
ance of one of its most worthy citi-
zens and his friends and follow off,
Gals are leaving no stone unturned
to locate him. For some time his
friends have noticed he appeared
nervous and he was known to be I'M
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YOUNG PEOPLE PASS
ENJOYABLE EVENING

A party Of young people en]oyed
a very pleasant evening at ~, .ie :
Parish House, Wednesday. In s
time was spent playing games any
dancing. Refreshments were selNsu .
and a general good time enJoyeu ny
all. Those present were; 11;,,o S
Libby, Mana Marson, iiachg1 .,;ason
Jessie Milton, Dorotny pnIi;s
Virginia Williams, MaoeIne ,st;n
Ieona Cormier, Elizabeth Canavan;
Iohn Daley. Egbert Lynds. Harold
Jones Adelbert Danforth. James e;s
Rooker Richard stone. Kenneth
FISH. Philip Stuber. George MAJ
thews Albert Henderson. Robert
Gray, John lark, Theodore An Ksten
Samuel schlosberg, John Leish'on'
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w, C.. T. U.

The Maine w. c. T. L., will hold
a State wide conference in the High
street NJ. +. Church, Auburn. Tues
day, April 10. DR.. Ella \. Boole of
New York. vice president at large,
Of the National w. c. T. L. and
Mrs. Laura Parks Miller of New
York, director of Department of
Women in Industry. are to be the
guests of honor Mrs. Althea G.
Quimby. State president, will pre-
side. The local arrangements are IN
the hands of committee from the
Auburn w. c. T. U. Mrs. Mary X:
president of the local
union, Mrs. Emma Patterson, secre-
tary and Mrs. Boies, president OF
the Androscosgin County Union.
Visiting members from all over the
State are expected. DR.. Boole is
favorite speaker in Maine.
1t is hoped that large number
of Gardiner Il dies VIII attend. Cars
go both ways every two hours. Dele-
gates from Gardiner leave Depot
Square on the $50 car.
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Sober Leadership"

Congressman Upshaw. who is to
speak at te hhigh school building
Sunday afternoon at the high school
auditorium is very generally conSid-
cred to be an orator of unusual abil-
ity. His address is sure to contain
much that will be useful and bcne-
fetal to us all. The lecture is free
to all and it is especially desired that
there be a large attendance of the
young.
Secretary Emery of the Civic
League was n caller 1T the office FIJI
DAY and desired us to say that Con-
gresham Upshaw would present TO
the boy and girl writing the best
report of the lecture. copy OF ms
book entitled "Thc Clarion Call From
Capitol Hill" Those who attend the
meeting will be told just how to
proceed when entering the contest
No admission charge.
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Believe Same Gang
Staged Two H0ldups
of Boston Paymasters

Boston. April GA reward or $oOOV
for the capture and conviction of two
automobile bandits who today held up
and robbed Peter A. Gaddis. a paymas-
ter for the New England Telephone &
Telegraph Co., Of $4,000, was offered
by the company tonight.
HALF an hour before the bandits rob-
bed Gaddis. an armed man entered the
office of George S. Beers. paymaster
for the American Optical Co.. Cam
bridge. robbed him of $500. fled to
the street and escaped in a waiting au-
tomobile driven by a companion.
Police Of Boston and Cambridge are
convinced that the same men robbed
both paymastcrs. The first two num-
hers of the license plate Of the automo-
bile used by the holdup men in each
case correspondent. according to persons
who noted the numbers as the pair
| speeded away. The systematic plan of
attack in both cases led police to be-
lieve that the robbers were aware of
the movements of the two paymasters.
Gaddis was held up by r1To men who
sprang to the running board of his au-
tomobile after he had halted the ma
chine in the RoXbury district. The tele-
phone company paymaster, taken by
surprise and covered by pistol, could
make no resistance. One of the holdup
men seized the bag containing the pay
roll money and the pair fled to their
machine nearby and escaped.
According to a statement issued by
the telephone company tonight. Cad
dis, accompanied by Stillman A.
Hardy, a cable foreman, who was
driving the paymaster's automobile.
were caught in a traffic tie up and
momcntarily halted their automobile.
Tho tu- ~ nlitS hntl Drn1a1
on the running board, one of them
Selling Gaddis by the wrist as the
paymaster drew pistol. The
weapon was wrenched from Gaddis'
hand and the bag containing the
money seized.
Gaddis shouted to passing motor
list who was clear of the traffic jam,
to give him q lift and aid in the pur-
suit. The motorist refused, saying
he was out Of gasoline.
Officials Of the company exonerat-
Cd both Gaddis and Hardy of suspi
ciOn of failing to perform their
duty in the prevention of the rob-
berry.
"The robbers are described as be-
ing from - to 80 years old, of medium
height and weight" the statement
said. "One was light complcXioncd
and the other dark compleXioned.
with a two days growth of beard
and one wore leather jerkin with
out sleeves.
The payroll was made up into
about 500 manila envelopes 3-4
inches by inches in size, each en-
velope carrying an addressoGraph
imprint Of the name of the employe
for whom it was intended. OF the
total sum involved. $4,000 was in
so bills. $4,000 in $40 bills and $1,000
| i'm s. bills. the balance being in ones
and twos with some silver.
1.-THE company has offered reward
Of $1,000 for information which VIII
result in the arrest and conviction of
the robbers.
| "While the nature Of the robbery
would seem to indicate that 1t was
committed by some one familiar with
! the movements of the paymaster,
both GaddiS and Hardy are trusted
employees of long service. and the in
veStiSation relieves them of any pos
/ sble reflection upon their integrity
or conduct"
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peared to be distress signals. AS
they watched, the craft suddenly
sank. A search of the waters in the
vicinity revealed no trace of the crew,
but it was thought they had left in
their own boats before the craft was
sighted.
The craft was in Vineyard Sound,
southeast of the Cuttyhunk coast
guard station and half way across to
Menemsha Light. The coastguard
lookout said that the davits were
swung cupboard. indicating that the
vessels boats had been launched.
Steam was escaping and the craft
appeared to have been in collision.
The coast guardsmen found no
floating wrecking. No word of the
crew landing anywhere on Martha's
Vineyard was received, and 1t was
thought they might have been picked
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Arthur Seegars teacher OF the Mid
die road school, and Margaret
Pushard. the River road school.
Mrs. Henry johnson is reported
on the sick list.
Mrs. Charles Pushard is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Remington,
in Richmond.
Mrs. Frank Robbins and her
daughters. Mrs. Nellie Roberts. and
Mrs, Eta Lilly. were guests of Mrs.
Vesta Seegars and Mrs. Leland See
gars. Wednesday.
Mrs. Mable Halves and son, Ar
mold. have returned to their homes
at Riverside after passing the win
ter at the home Of A. J. Tibbetts.
The Aid met with Mrs. Vesta See
CARS, Wednesday.
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Telephone Operators
Head Calls Conference
Discuss Wage Question

Boston. April 6.-Julia s. O'Connor,
president of the Telephone Opera
tors Department of the Nnterna-
tional Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers. sent a call to all local un-
ions Of the department today for
conference in this city April Sth, to
discuss demands for a seven hour
work day and an increase in pay.
The call was sent out as a result.
or a vote of delegates attending the
last meeting of the New England
council of the telephone operators
unions, which placed the organizations
on record as favoring an increase In.
wages.
What increase will be. asked for.
Miss O'Connof did not say. but ono
local union seeks minimum wage
OF SIS for operators, while another
local seeks SGT. according to reports.
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Dr.. Bullock to Lecture Thursday

Residents of Gardiner are to have
an opportunity to hear on next
Thursday DR.. Bullock, who is to give
a talk on First Aid and What to Do
In Emergencies. This lecture is to be
given at 4.15 O'Clock at G.. \. Il. hall
and is under the auspices OF the Cen
trail. Maine Power Co. This is a
part of a campaign for protection OF
human life that this company is car
rying on throughout the State. 1t
will surely be worth while. even in
the life of a busy business man. Plan
to attend No admission charged.
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Apparently trappers for muskrat
skins are soon to have better hunt
Ing IN Cobbossee stream, for they are
seeking to protect the rats for a
time. A hearing will be held at the
Office of the Inland Fisheries and
Game department at the State
House. Wednesday afternoon, April
IL, at Z. NJ, on the question of the
PRONUNCIATION of regulation pro-
hlbitinS the trapping of muskrats in
Cobbossee stream and tributaries
from the Outlet dam to the New
Mills bridge.
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River Ice Neakeninu

The ice in the river is rapidly
wearing away and Weakening The
river is open for about a mile below
the bridge. Reports come from the
Lodges that it is open nearly across at
that point. The ice from the field
where Talbot harvested his crop has
parted from the rest and tloatcd
down against the ice breaker by the
bridge.
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John MacVarish

The death Of John MacNarish. one
of the we'll known residents of this
city. occurred Friday at his home. 100
West street. aged IS years He was
born IN Prince. Edward Island in
lhoo. lie leaves no near relatives
The funeral will be held Monday
morning at 8 o'clock at St. Joscphs
church.
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be elected not later than February ]
of the general conference year

be elected not later than February I
of the general conference year
The conference held a long executive
session FIR consideration of the case
of Rev. Harold Rotzell of West Med
way. who. though member Of the con-
ference. has not held charge for five
years. Mr.. RctZell is said to have held
pacitist views during the World War
and because OF open criticisms of the
war was forced to give up his church
in 1918. He is said also to hold strong
socialistic views which he expressed
openly at Lawrence during the textile
strike. He is attending the confer
cncc and. without renouncing his views,
has asked to be assigned to Christian
work. The conference decided to re-
Ger the case back to the committee that
has been considering it, with request
for further report before the close
of the conference sessions.
Frank D. Howard OF Chicopee was
elected pre- of the Laymen's As
ISOLATION.
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Funeral Of Mrs. Susie HouIehan

The funeral of the late Mrs. Susie
Houlehan was held Friday forenoon
at $50 o'clock from her late home,
ISL Main avenue, Rev. F. II. Reardon
officiating. There was a large at
tendance of friends and many beau
tful floral tributes. The bearers
were Fred Morgan, Arthur Cunning
ham. j. II. Williams. Ray Fuller The
entombmCnt was at Oak Grove cemc-
terry
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DRESDEN

SOUTH-Mrs. Elmer Tozier re-
turned to her home in Winsow after
passing Monday with her daughter,
Mrs. Leland Seegars.
Schools commenced Monday,' Mrs.
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RICHMOND
Stinsou

IN loving memory Of orr dear
lhothcr' May E. Stinson, who passed
away from this world Apr. Z, 1922.
One year ago you left us
;, Row we miss your dear sweet face:
but we know that up in Heaven
You have found a better place.
Gone but not forgotten by her hus-
band and children.
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Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Burns, Hes
eiton street, are receiving congratu-
iat'ons on the birth Of a daughter.
porn April 5. The young lady will
pear the name of Kathleen Joan,
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Unidentified Steam
Trawler Sinks in
VINEYARD Haven

Vineyard Haven, Mass, April g.
When the heavy fog which had pre-
vailed for hours lifted today. the
Cuttyhunk coast guards sighted a
vessel about $50 feet long. apparent
ly a steam ira wler, flying what ap-
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The regular meeting Of Gardiner
orange, No. 459, P. Of p. will be held
monday evening at eight O'clock.
Members are asked to be PROMPT.
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Duncan Of
wasnpurn are visiting their daurh-
ter' MRS. II. a. Clark. Neal street.
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up by some vessel, possibly the one
with which the trawler was believed
to have collided.