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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
POSTOFFICE PLANS
 PARTIAL HOLIDAY
CurtaiIed Service To Be Ken.
 dered Thursday

Birmingham's post office will observe partial hours Thursday, New Years day, according to Postmaster Bass Tues day. Windows in the central building will be open from 9 until 10 o'clock in the morning and enc delivery only will be made in the business section. No service will be rendered at the several sub-station and no R. F. D. service will be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
WATCH SERVICE ANNOUNCED

The First Presbyterian, First Meth odist and First Christian churches of Ensley will join in a union watch serv- ice to be held at the former church Wednesday night, New Years eve. The ministers of the three churches will participate in the program which will be concluded at midnight when the new year dawns. The First Baptist church will have watch services also with a special program. The services will be featured with special music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
PERSONALS

Mrs. Jesse Hoyt Aldridge (nee Gladys Moon) of Detroit who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. B. K. Milan, on Ensley Highlands, is now the guest of her sisters, Mrs. M. o. Berram and Miss Vera Moon, in Parrish, Ala.
 Jeffie D. Boiling, after a delightful visit to relatives in Lenox, Ala, during the holidays, has returned to his home in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
STUDY CLUB re ELECT

Mrs. Gilbert Hudley, Mrs. c. c, Hew- it, Mrs. J. s. Hamilton and Mrs. H. A. Lockhart will be joint hostesses to the Thursday Study club at the home of Mrs. Hundley on Bessemer boulevard at 80 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The annual observance of Bible day will be held at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
SERVICES POSTPONED

Funeral services for R. c. Perry, Al, who died at the Bessemer General hos pital Monday morning and was to have o'clock, have been postponed until until funeral services and interment will be held at Pleasant Ridge church and cemetery.
 Rev. A. c. Swindall will conduct the services, after which burial with Jacobs in charge will take place at Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
MUSICALE PLANNED

Miss Nelle Adams, Organist, of the first Methodist church, will present, Mr. Harry Schmidt, noted violinist, in a sacred recital, and musical program, which is being arranged for the eve ming of January 4. MT. Schmidt is a native of Berlin, having received his musical education in Europe, and is said to be one of the most accomplished violinist in the state.
 In connection with numbers which will be rendered by MT. Schmidt will be several members given by Miss Nellie Adams at the Organ, and vocal num- bers will be contributed by Mrs. Paul Ragsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
LIONS CLUB

The Lions club held the usual meet ing at the Grand hotel Tuesday. The president was authorized to send tele- gram of congratulat tions to the secretary, George Mnrrah, who was married Sat urday and is spending his honeymoon in Florida. Rev. Mathews, minister of the West Side Baptist church, was the principal speaker. W. c. Baty and Rev. Mathews were the only guests4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
Nh HEARING SET

MERIDIAN, Miss, Dec. 3O-No date has been fixed for preliminary hearing of murder charges against B. J. Ford, 19, and W. A. Farrer, 16, of Kemper county, 40 miles northwest of Meri- dian, near the Neshoba county line, in connection with the killing near this city Sunday night of Thomas Chapman, IT, of Neshoba, who was shot to death in his automobile while in company with the two youths, who stated to the authorities that the deed had been done by two strangers whom they had given a lift from the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
JEvELRY STORE LOOTED

Getting away with over $500 Tn watches, Hattiesburg police, so far nave been unable to locate any clue as to the thieves who gained entrance hto the Harper jewelry store, negro Dusl- ness firm here, early Monday morning I'll, and made away with the loot. 1hey rained entrance over door transom fin the rear of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
PLAN NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

The dawn of the new year will be observed by several private parties in Ensley. The banks will be closed and most of the retail stores will observe the holiday. The operations at various mills will not be affected, there being no plans announced to interrupt opera tions. All the schools will dismiss Wednesday at 8 o'clock until Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
THEATER PARTY

Miss Elnor Kuhn entertained group of her friends at theater party during the holidays. After the matinee was enjoyed, an ice course was served at a downtown tea room. Miss Kuhn had as her guests Miss Mary Margaret Kribs,, Miss Mary Cutler, Miss Thelma Neilan, Miss Annette Lamberson and Misses Katherine and Lolla Wurtele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
STORES m CIOSE

All stores will be closed New Years day, it has been determined by the retail merchants division of the Cham Der of Commerce. The holiday is rec ognized on the same basis as the Fourth of July, Christmas and Thanksgiving by the merchants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
.MCLENDON DIES

Luther McClendon, 39, died Tuesday morning at o'clock. He is survived by his wife, three sons, one daughter, one brother, and one sister.
 Funeral services will be held Thurs day morning at II o'clock at Harrington cemetery with Rev. J. s. Glasgow off ciating. Jacobs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
GLASSES BANQUETED
WOodlawn Presbyterians Guests At A
 Affair Tuesday

Three classes of the Woodlawn Pres bytArian church were banqueted Tues day evening in the basement dining room of the church, Dr. R. c. Hershey, pastor of the church, acting as toast master.
 The dinner was served by members of the Sunday school class of Mrs. R. G.. Hershey. Among those who made ad- dresses were Dr. Hershey and Stanley P. Sutton, secretary of the Woodlawn Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
MRS. RODDY HOSTESS

afternoon at her home on Hawthorne avenue to the woman's auxiliary of the Fairview Presbyterian church with Christmas tree. Many gifts were re- ceived by the members from the attrac- lively decorated tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
MERCHANT DIES

r Ross Wedgeworth, 77 years. old, a merchant of Harvey community; two miles north of this city, died shortly after midnight. MT. Wedgeworth IS survived by his widow and one son Of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
w. M. S. MEETING

The Woman's Missionary society of the Hunter Street Baptist church held a meeting at the church Monday, which lasted all day. During the day the women quilted and dish shower for the church dining hall was held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
2 BADLY BURNED

Lighting cigarette while filling the tank of his Automobile with gasoline, A. H. Patton of Lacy's Chapel was Texas Gulf filling station on Carolina avenue and Nineteenth street. The car damages are about $75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
: ENSLEY SOCIAL
HOLD SOCIAL MEETING

The Woman's Missionary society of the Fairfield Baptist church held it's quarterly social meeting at the church Monday afternoon. A delightful pro gram was rendered, the Northside circle being in charge. Refreshments were served by the Brides circle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
NEW yEAR,S WATCH

Watch services will be held at several of the churches Wednesday night to welcome the New Year. Refreshments
 will be served and a continuous pro gram has been planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SERVICE

A special service will be held at the Sunday school auditorium of the First Presbyterian church Wednesday evening beginning at 7:3O o'clock and to con tinue one hour only. The service will be led by Dr. Trevor Mordecai, the pas tor. and six laymen of the church are to make five-minute addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
BESSEMER SOCIAL
LOHNsON.DuGGER WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Mamie Lou Johnston of the city and MT. Hugh NJ. Dugger of West End was solemn ized in the study of Rev. J. o. Williams, at the First Baptist church Monday aft ernoon at o'clock, in the presence Of close friends and relatives. Rev. J. O. Williams officiated.
 The bride was becomingly attired in a blue crepe ensemble suit with har- monizing accessories. She is well known here where she has made her home for the past few years, being an employe of the Erlick and Lefkovitz Department stores. The groom is the son of Mir. and Mrs. c. M. Dugger of West End, and is a promising young business man of that city.
 Immediately following the ceremony, the bridal party motored to West End, where they were entertained with an informal dinner at the home of the groom's parents at 1908 McMillan ave nue. Covers were laid for 15 guests. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Hugh Dugger, Mir. and Mrs. c. O. Caldwell, MT. and Mrs. R. A. Houston, Mrs. Tyler Robertson, Mrs. Ruby Lightcap, Miss Lorene Frederick, Dr. F. PoOer, S. N. Langston, MT. and Mrs. Joe Houston, and the bride and groom.
 Following the dinner and reception, the guests were entertained with a Lyric party, Mir. and Mrs. Joe Hous- ton, being the host and hostess. At midnight, MT. and Mrs. Dugger left for a bridal tour of the south, after which they will make their home with the grooms parents at West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
HURsT.CRUTCHER WEDDING

The marriage Of Miss Julla Hurst, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Hurst, and William Crutcher of Athens, Ala, was solemnized at the home of the brides parents in Jonesboro, Sunday evening at 5 o'clock. The father of the bride, who is pastor of the JOnesbOro Methodist church performed the we'd ding ceremony, in the presence of only immediate relatives of the couple.
 The bride was lovely in rust brown ensemble suit, with matching access sories. She was until recently, stu dent of Athens college, where she met Mir. Crutcher. The groom is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Baker Cruteher, and is in the automobile business in Athens.
 After a short wedding trip the couple will make their home in Athens. Out of town guests at the wedding were !: Miss Peggy Read of Athens and Dr. and Mrs. Wilson of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31

Chorus Choir of 500 voices is being organized sing under the leadership of Loren C. Jones' First rehearsal and instructions choir will be Friday January 2 at 73O D. 1n, at the First Methodist Church.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
SOUTHINGTON NEWS

Tho board of selectmen has drawn up the following usolutions on the death Of former ySelectman Rudolph II. weclSworth. The town of South ington is profoundly conscious of the great loss sustained through tho death of Mir. Weclworth, who during his public career served the town, state, and nation faithfully and we'll
 "He was responsible for many pub- lie Improvements and every Southing- ton activity had his energetic support and interest.
 Tn his activities as q member of the board of selctcmen the interest Of southington was always uppermost in his mind. The town is heavily irl> debted to him and pleasant memories Of him will always remain"
 The resolution is signed by William T. Foley, Albert E. Wells and CharlI W. Camp, members of the board,
 The amateur boxing tournament to be held in the town hall tomorrow evening is expected to produce a Of interesting fights. The feature bout will be the one between William Cunningham of Hartford. for merly Of this town, and Jack Pilking- ton of- Mcriden, brother of Charlie noted boxer.
 Patrick Mcclure, aged S4, died at his home on Chestnut street yesterday He was veteran of the Civil War and was the last surviving Of his company. He was a of TrumtHll post. c. A. B. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James kelly of Waterbury and Mrs. John Coughlin Of Hartford. The fu- neral was held this morning at 9I o'clock from St Thomas church. Burial was in st. Joseph's cemetery n Waterbury.
 The southington Country club will rive an entertainment and a public lance in the town hall this evening. Two one-act plays will be presented y the house and greens committee of he club.
 The Ladies Aid society of the 1 Congregational church ! leld a meeting in the parish house | o'clock this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Rev. H. A. Jump Has
 Movie Vesper Service

A motion picture yesper service is Icing conducted by the Congregations al Student Fellowship of the Uniyer- sity of Michigan for the people of Ann Arbor and the university population. Rev Herbert A. Jump. pastor of the church where the service is held, has arranged ritual of visible worship'' whereby the prayers, meditations and all incidental directions for the pro- gram are flashed upon the screen. The university pastor, Rev. E. Knox Mitchell, breaches a' short movie sermon" Then a carefully chosen film parable" of five reels is dis played. The church was packed to the doors and many turned away the first night the venture was tried. All details of planning, financing, adver- Using and handling the service are worked out by the students them- selves. Each year there are more than q thousand Congregational stu dents in attendance at the university in Ann Arbor
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
JOINT-EASEFor Stiff, Swollen Joints
RHEUMATIC OR OTHERWISE
Says: "When Joint-Ease Gets
 in-Joint Agony Gets Out"

IL was a high-cass pharmacist who saw prescription after prescription fail to help hundreds Of his customers to get rid of rheumatic swellings and stiff inflamed joints.
 And il was this same man who as- serted that a remedy could and would be compounded that would make creaky, swollen, tormented joints work with just as much smoothness as they ever did.
 Now this prescription. rightly named Joint Ease. after being tested successfully on many obstinate cases is offered through progressive phar- macists to the millions Of people who suffer from ailing joints that need limbering up.
 Swollen. twingy. infamed, stiff. pain-tormented joints are usually caused by rheumatism, but whatever the cause Joint Ease soaks right in. skin and flesh and gets right to and corrects the trouble at it's source.
 Remember Jolnt- Ease is for ail- ments of the joints. whether in ankle. knee. hip. elbow. shoulder, spine or finger and when you rub it on. you may expect speedy and gratifying re- suits.
 II is now on sale at all druggists everywhere for 50 cents n tube.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION
Get pr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands sInce pr; Edwards produced Olive Tablets. the substitute for calomel.
 pr. Edwards, practicinp physician for l7 years and calomel's old-time enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic constipation and torpid liyers.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but healing, soothing vegetable laxative.
 No Ciping is the keynote of these little sugar-coated, oIive-colored tab lets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action.
 Ifyou have dark brown mouth"- bed bresth-a dull. tired feeIinf-sick headsche-torpid liver-constipation, you'll find quick. sure and pleasant re- suits from one or two of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
 Thousands take them every night just to keep right. Try them. l5c and 30c.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
ZiOnists Prepare for
 S10,000 Palestine Drive

Extensive preparations are being made by the local Zionist district for the Keren Hayesod Palestine founda- tion fund) campaign which will be opened Sunday. The local district has set it's goal at sl0,000 which must be raised in two weeks. The Keren Hayesod is the financial instrument by which the Jewish people are rebuild- ing Palestine,
 It is a nonpartisan arrangement and is so constituted that even those who are not actual members of the Zionist organization can take an ac- tive part in the work. It is expected that various local Jewish fraternities will join with the district in the work and the B'nai Brith will announce this week the committee representing that lodge.
 The feature event of the campaign will be mass meeting in the Central Junior high school March g. The world famous scholar, educator, statesman and member of the Polish parliament, Dr. Joshua Thon, will be the speaker It is expected that Rabbi Margolis of Mt. Vernon will al- so be here. Cantor Paul Discount Of Hartford will sing Jewish folk songs.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
5000 Verdict Against
 Conn. Co. Is Set Aside

Waterbury, Feb. 2T--Judge John w. Banks in the superior court today or- dered that the verdict in the case of Vincent Simenauslas against the Connecticut Co. be set aside. A jury recently awarded damages of s5,00O for injury to the five year old son of the plaintiff also named Vincent whose foot was run over by one of the de- fendant company's cars. Judge Banks says in his memorandum of decision: "l cannot but feel that the sympathy which the jury unuuestionably felt for this small boy influenced them in reaching n verdict for which there is no reasonable or logical basis in the evidence" Notice Of appeal from the decision to set aside was given by counsel for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
WOMEN MADE STRONG, HAPPY
Beeeham's Pills Free Them From Constipation-the Cause of
 Most of Their Troubles
Every Drug Store in New
 Britain Knows and Sells Them

Agrezt many women gre now md .ng out that Beschans Pills bfiHg real felseL
 Beecham's Pals are surs felisf for con. stipation-the direct or indirect cause of more than haH the sickness in the world, especially of women.
 Don't neglect constipation. Ii soon becomes cbronic-and dangerous. Buy box of Beechams Pills today and free yourseH of constipation. U yua Nolild try them first. Scud to our Sasts Agents. B. |. ALLEN CO, Dept. z6, AT Canal s., New York, for FREE Paokst of Beech ans Pills Sold in boxes: n pills, roc; % pills, asc; % pills, scc. bY all Druggists.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27

ident Frederick G. Hughes of the chamber will be the toastmaster. Executive Secretary E. J. Arnold an- nonnced today that practically all of the 200 reservations had been taken up.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Pile Sufferers

Don't become despondent-try Hemroid. No greasy salves-no cut ting. A harmless remedy that is guaranteed to quickly banish all mis- cry or cost nothing. Ask Clark & Brainerd Co or any good druggist for pr. Be0nhardt's Hemroid.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
l5OTH ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH COMING Kensinston Congregational to
 Celebrate Building of Edifce
 TAX DODGERS IN COURT
Legion Favors American Legion Bill Minstrel Program Announced--. Mrs. Molumphy Hl--State Forester Will Give Jecture---Other Items.

The members of the Kensington Congregational church will observe the 15oth anniversary of the dedica. ton of the present church building on December 4 of this year, accord ing to action taken at a meeting of the committee in charge of the event last evening at the home of Paul G. Baker.
 No definite action other than this was taken Up, but there was a great deal of discussion regarding the pro- ject. The present building was con- structed in 1774 and was dedicated in December of that year.
 The members of the committee are Sidney M. Cowles, Mrs. c. Fred John son, Mrs. Paul C.. Baker, Mrs. Frank D. Clark and Claude W. Stevens. The committee will hold meetings from time to time and arrangements will be gradually completed for this event, which promises to be one Of the biggest in the recent history of the church.
 Haled Into Court
 John and Sophie Bayziliwicz of Berlin appeared in the Berlin town court last night on a charge of hay ing failed to pay theft personal tax, which was due last May. They final ly paid up, but the costs of court fees and officers fees were also tackled on. The fees amounted to about SIP.
 John gave a story of being in Buff Talo at the time the tax was due, but he left his wife in New Britain and his stories got mixed up.
 Judge Griswold stated today that there are several more cases being prepared. He said that 1t is hope ful that the other delinquents will take the hint and pay ub.
 The judge asserted that the people l brought to court not only have to l stand additional expense, but they run 1
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Whlsts Arc Scheduled.

The St. Paul's T. A. E. society Of Kensington will hold its weekly whist tonight at o'clock at T. A. E. hall. The usual prizes will be awarded md there will be several attractive spe- cial prizes.
 The ladies of St. panl's church will hold a whist tofnorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for the benefit Of the T. A. B. society. This will be the second of a series. The first was held last Thursday afternoon and proved io he such big success that it was decided 10 continue the events.
 Motherhood Club.
 Mrs. r. C.. Platt Of New Britain nd- dressed an open meeting of the Moth erhood club of Berlin this afternoon at the community house, on the sub icct, "Confidenees Mothers-D -Daugh- ters." A large attendance was pres- ent.
 Food Sale.
 The Woman's Aid society or the Berlin Congregational church will hold a food sale Saturday afternoon from 3 until : o'clock in the Com munity house. Home made food will be on sale.
 Last Berlin Items.
 The "Social Five" club will meet at the home of Mrs. George Pollard on Cottage street Thursday afternoon. They will enjoy a theater party in Thursday evening.
 The local members of tho Order of Eastern Star will attend meeting at Cromwell this evening.
 The Modern Woodmcn will hold their next meeting at the Athletic building Thursday evening, March 6.
 A number from this place will at- tend the entertainment and dance to be given by the Newington Grange at Thursday evening.
 The weekly meeting Of the Com munity club will be held this even- Ing at the Knights Of Pythias hall. A will be held al o'clock and will be followed by an entertainment. l A short business meeting will be held | previous 10 the banquet The condition of Mrs. John McIn- | yre, who is ul at the Midd1esex hos | Dital, remains unchanged. A large number of friends of the | Sacred Heart minstrel troupe accom- panied them 10 westfield Tuesday ! light, where they gave their enter- .ainment to q large and appreciatlve | audience. All the parts were well aken and the local jokes made quite ] hit. There is talk Of giving the enc ertainment again in East Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
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Christian Endeayor social

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church will hold d social in the church parlors Thurs day evening al 7:45 o'clock. Members of the B. Y. F. [. of the Baptist church are invited to attend. The so- cial will be in charge of Wendell Far rar. the games will be supervised by Miss Amy .&ephson, refreshments will be served by Miss Mildred Fisher and Albert White will furnish the musical program. This will be the biggest social held by the society in some time.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Tr1Imbull Cheer Issue

The February issue of the Trumbull Cheer, published for the trade by the Trumbull Electric Mfg. Co.,, of Plain vile contains number of interesting articles this month. among which, apart from those pertaining to busi- ness itself. are two. one written around the Mellon tax bill and the solderis' bonus. and another on Woodrow Will son. The first article revolves about the business side of the Mellon tax bill and the bonus question and argues that the Mellon bill cannot be put through if the bonus bill is passed. The editor emphasizes the fact that his views are taken from a business only. He declines to pass on the merits of the soldiers claims.
 The second article gives a brief eulogy of ex-President Wilson with praise for his conduct in office through the trying times when this country was at war. The article is one that is well worth reading.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Called to Mothers Side

Mrs. stephen Leonard of Pierce street and Mrs. Edward Phelan Of Canal street, sisters, received word yesterday that their mother had been stricken with shock and both left as soon as possible for their maternal home in Poultncy Vt. The telegram stated that the mother was in sori- ous condition.