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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-31
January Poor Matrimonial MONTH

January has been one of the slow
est matrimonial months, in Morgan
coun J for long time. Up to this
morning but one license had been
issued this month.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-31
III. ]. Harmer Breaks Lee

While putting in a gas meter
Tuesday, Mr.. III. J. Hammer of
Pennsville, slipped and fell down
the stairs, breaking his leg, between
the knee and thigh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-31

Substitutions: Gray for White.
Wagon Co. made good out of II
fouls; M. M. fouls out of 12.
Referee-Pollock of New Con-
cord.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
PAY TRIBUTES
 TO BALANCERS
Prominent People Ap- prove Of Willys Knight
 Cars

To verify its own tests of improve merts and refinements which it has recently added to it's cars, Willys- Overland placed Willys Knight Sedans, equipped with the remarkable Lan- chester balancers in the hands of such engineering authorities as Glenn Curtiss, of the Curtiss Airplane com pany, Hiram. F. Maxim, of the Maxim Silencer company, Maurice Olley, Pro duction Engineer of the Rolls Royce company, and w. E. Best, of the Remington Cash Register company.
 This device to which Willys-Over- land, has been granted the American rights, by its inventor, Dr. F. w.. Lanchester, eminent British engineer, has been one of the outstanding sen sations of the past year in European motoring circles, having been> success fully used by such makers as Daimler and Vauxhall, completely eliminating vibration from the motor at all engine speeds.
 After rigorous test trip Glenn Curtiss, the famous aeroplane authority stated: Tt is surprinsing. 1 drove the car at all speeds, up to fifty miles an hour and found absolutely no vibra- tion."
 W. E. Best, of the Remington com pany, asserted that the smoothness Of the motor was a revelation to him, giving six-cylinder operation as far as smoothness is concerned to four cylinder engine.
 '"The Lanchester Balancer certainly takes out vibration" stated Hiram Maxim after a trial trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
SPECIAL NIGHTS
 NAMED FOR ORDERS
Public Invited To All Perform
 ances Of Pandora

While special nights have been desig- mated for fraternal organizat tions dur= ing the showing of "The Masque of Pandora during the week of Septem- Der p, at the Masonic field, every night will be the public's night throughout the week.
 Monday, September %, will be "Shriners' Night" Zamora Temple band, patrol, drum corps, and other uniformed bodies will be in attendance. All Shriners are expected to wear their fez.
 Tuesday. September g, will be Knights Templar Night" and the communicates of the Birmingham dis trict will attend in goodly numbers.
 Wednesday; September 24, has been designated "Grotto Night" Kamram Grotto band, patrol. drum corps and uniformed bodies will attend and all prophets are expected to year their fez.
 Thursday, September %, will be 'Elks Night" A large number of Hello Bills" will attend this perform ance.
 Friday. September 26, is set aside for all the civic bodies and clubs of Birmingham and large crowd is ex- pected to attend.
 'The Masque of Pandora a beauti- full dramatic opera will be presented by the uniformed bodies of Zamora Tenn pie Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for five nights beginning September 9, on the Masonic field located on Seventh avenue and between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. It will be an open air production with cast of over BOO people. Some of the best talent in Bir- mingham has been enlisted in the cast, of over 300 people. Some of the best talent in Birmingham has been engaged in the cast, while Mrs. Ruby Evans Parrett, a grand opera singer of note, will sing the leading part. The public is cordially invited to all performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
CARDS PRESENTED. BY WILLIAM LODGE.
Pioneers Of Lodge And Community Honored
 By Lodge

In appreciation of faithful service and continuous membership for twenty five years, eighteen members of Wylam lodge No. 92, A. F. and A. NJ, were presented with life membership cards at a special meeting of the lodge, held on Thursday evening at the Waylam Mo sonic hall. The hall was crowded to it's capacity and included members of the order from all parts of the Birming- ham district.
 Proceeding the presentation cere- monies, Gen., Fred Tschudy, promi- nent member of the fraternity, made a most interesting talk on the Masonic apron, which was very instructive and enlightening The Rev. James Brown, Presbyterian minister of Atlanta, Ga, brother of Angus and John Brown of Wylam, made a splendid address on the good of the order and paid fine com pliment to the recipients of the life membership cards for their faithful service and devotion to Masonry.
 Among the other speakers were Com missioner D. E. McLendon, Commis- sioner w. B. Cloe, Ira Randall, Rev. l.. l.. Herne and others.
 Dr. W. s. Rountree, who has been active in Masonic and civic circles of Wylam for many years, and a past master of this lodge, presented the life cards to the members of 25 years stand- ing. In his talk he called attention to the fact that the recipients were the pioneers, not only of the Masonic lodge, but of the community, many of them having been among the first residents of the now thriving community. He spoke of their loyalty to lodge and com munity-many times under the most discouraging circumstances-in the early days, and stated that they had "builded we'll"
 Those receiving the life membership cards were John w. Stacey, Joseph Martin, Peter Neill, Robert Neill, Harry Neill, James Brodie, Sam Brodie, John Brodie, w. w. Clark, Dave McCrorie, James Liddell, Ben iamin Williams, Adam Pow, Archie Sterling, William Gilmore, Davie John Mills, Henry Bousack and Alex Mar shall.
 Appreciation of the sentiment behind the presentation of the life cards and of the cards themselves, was expressed by the recipients.
 At the conclusion of the program re- treatments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
REBEKAH TEAM
 ENTERS CONTEST.
Sovereign Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows To
 Meet Monday

Much interest is being taken in Odd Fellows circles in the meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge which convened in Jacksonville, Fla, Monday, Septem- Der 15, for a weeks session. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Alabama will be represented by Past Grand Masters c. o. Jacobs and J. R. Matthews, while the Rebekah assembly of Alabama will be represented by Past President Mrs. Lila Jacobs, all of Birmingham.
 In addition to the representatives, Myrtle Rebekah lodge will send its degree team in charge of Capt. K. E. Woods to enter the competive contest for degree work that will be participated in by the degree teams of Rebekah lodges from all sections of the United States. The Myrtle team has been re- hearsing for some time for this big event and they confidentally believe they will capture one of the prizes, all though it is unusual for team on it's first appearance in these annual con tests to win out.
 The officers and some of the members of Myrtle lodge will accompany the team to Jacksonville and will leave Sunday afternoon on a special car for the con yention city. There will be about 50 persons in the party.
 Among the matters of local interest that will come before the soyerign Grand Lodge will be proposition to es- tablish junior branch of the Order of Odd Fellows, for youths between the ages of 14 and q. This matter has been favorably received by the sov- erign body and will probably be incor- porated in the constitution of the order at this meeting.
 The Sovereign Grand Lodge em- braces all the branches of Odd Fellow ship, including the subordinate lodges, the encampment, the Patriarch Mill tant and the Rebekas. Separate meet ings of these bodies are held, but all are under the Jurisdiction of the Sov- ereign Grand Lodge.
 In addition to being representative of the grand lodge, J. R. Matthews will represent the Patriarch Militants of the Birmingham district, as proxy for John Paridiso, captain of the Birmingham canton. Other prominent members of the order from other sections of the state will attend the Jacksonville con vention, which will be in session the entire week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
 WILL FORM CROSS
Travelling Beauseant To Be
 Present At Conclave
j. K. MATTHEWS;

SEATTLE, Wash.,-Bethlehem Con- mandery, Knights Templar, of this city, are busily engaged in the preliminary arrangements for an impressive cere- mony to be held during the triennial conclave of the Knights Templar sf the United States which will be held here in July, 1925. At that time the Inter- national Travelling Becauseant of the order will be formally presented to the commandery in the University of Wash ington stadium by the Western Gate Preceptory of Victoria, B. c. At the cross arms of a living passion cross formed by more than 2,500 Knights Templar, the becauseant, a reproduction of the battle guidon carried by the ancient templars, will be presented as 100 charters sing age-old songs of the order. The beauseant was started on world journey by the Grand Prior of Canada in March, 1921, to carry message of universal peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
LODGE TO STAGE
 4 BENEFIT EVENT
Five Candidates Receive First
 Degree From Star Lodge

For the benefit of the Odd Fellows Orphan home at Cullman, Star lodge No. 2SS, Independent Order of Odd Eel lows, will give a grand ball at the Peek Inn" in October, and at the meeting of the lodge held Thursday night plans ,=z-c made and committees appointed to taIf,f nu. the event.
 At taIs aueeting the lodge conferred the first degree on five candidates this being Class No. of the series of de gree work. Lodge Deputy George Will iams vas in charge of the degree and his cam demonstrated some excellent .fark. This team has received many compliments for the excellence of their work and have been invited many times to confer the degrees for other lodges, but have had to decline onlaccount of work in their own lodge.
 After conferring the degree, commit tees were appointed for the benefit dance, headed by the following chair men, A. J. Hummer, dance hall; c. l.. Phillips, finance and music; Peter G. Gilreath, publicity and refreshments. It was stated that the dance would be open to the public and reasonable ad- mission charged.
 The tlckeJS ana advertising mdlleI are being printed which will be turned over to C. L. Phillips and F. G. Gill reath for disposition. Each member of the lodge will be requested to sell at least five tickets. The advertising mat ter will be distributed to the members and the several other lodges. A large attendance at the affair is anticipated
 The dance hall will be elaborately decorated for the occasion, check room for both ladies and gentlemen will be provided and light refreshments, con- sisting of cold drinks, ice cream and sandwiches will be served
 The music will be furnished by the Barney Google" orchestra, one of the most noted jazz organizations of the south, who will have new line of the latest dance music for the occasion. All members of Star lodge are requested to call for their pro ratio of tickets and get busy" Further information can be had from Noble Grand John Paridiso or c. l.. Phillips, secretary.
 A letter from Past Grand Master Jacob Burger. who is spending a vaca- tion at Atlantic City was read, stating that he was in the best of health and enjoying himself, and is looking forward to his return to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
PYTHIANS HAVE
 MADE. PROGRESS
Supreme Lodge Bulletin Of Unusual Interest
 To Knights

Pythians of the Birmingham district and throughout the state will be inter ested in the bulletins of the proceedings of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythians which met recently in Toronto, Canada and which have been received in Birmingham. These bulletins are of unusual interest to the members of the order here and elsewhere and come as advance information on the activities of the order for the past two years, as it will be some time before the regular issue of the journal of proceed ings will be isseud.
 At the supreme meeting all of the states in this country and provinces of Canada were represented, while reports came from far off dependencies including Alaska, Canal Zone, Philip pines, Australia, and Hawaii. The ritual being only in the English lang uage, the order is built on American ideals and operates under two flags, the United States and the British pro- vinces.
 The report of Harry NJ. Love, Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, contains a very interesting statement of the won derful work going on in behalf of establishing homes for widows, and orphans, and indigent and aged Pyth- ians. There are homes already estab- lished in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hamp- shire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon-W ashington, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Tennessee. Alabama Pythians have purchased site near Montgomery, of S5 acres, and will build the first unit of it's Home during the present year.
 Alabama had at this session as its representatives, Robert H. Mangum, of Selma, W. H. Weakley, of Huntsville, and Allen Crenshaw, of Andalusia. Birmingham, in particular came to the centre of the stage on the fourth days session when one of it's prominent citizens was given genuine ovation. As the titular head of the Democratic Order, Knights of Khorassan, MT. De- witt c. Marlborough was invited to ad- dress the Supreme Lodge, and which was ordered in the journal of regular proceedings, containing as it does so much in the way of practical sugges- tion, and information concerning the "Dokey's' as sympathetic branch of the Knights of Pythians.
 MT. 1arDrough stated Tn hlS address that the outstanding question of "wel- fare work" was an appealing cry in the order today and that the Knights of Khorassan were not satisfied with the mere pursuit of good time" but were joining hands with the parent order in great works like that of the Red Cross, and to justify before the world its existence, and its determinata- .tion to be better known as an institu- tion for the betterment of mankind, and to civic obligations everywhere.
 There was much done at the meeting in Toronto, that will point the way for greater attainments in the work that has it's basis in the subordinate lodges throughout the land. Important steps were taken for the simplification and methods in regard to the conserva-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
MOOSE TO LAUNCH
 WINTER CAMPAIGN
James J. Davis Writes Of Plans
 For Southern Drive

Birmingham lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, held a regular meeting Wednes- day night which was attended by the largest crowd of the summer months and much business was transacted. Discus sion of the plans for Defense Day oc- cupied much of the time of the meet ings. A vote of thanks was rendered the committee in charge of the Defense Day parade for the appointment of Dr. H.. A. Elkourie, dictator, as one of the marshalls of the day.
 A letter from James J. Davis, su- preme head of the Moose, was read, stating that new plans were being com pleted to launch a campaign for new, members in the south, and that details for the field work would be. forwarded at an early date.
 Several applications for membership was received and plans for the fall ac- tivities were discussed. Dr. Elkourie states that the Birmingham lodge of Moose has established itself as one of the most progressive lodges in the south and that the fall plans will be in keep ing with the progress of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
HISTORIC APRON
 OWNED BY LODGE
Worn By Master Of First Ma
 sonic Lodge In Illinois


 CHICAGO, nl.--Shadrach Bond Masonic Lodge No. 1044 has in it's pos session a Masonic apron of great his- torical value to the Masonry of Illinois The apron is of lambskin designed with third degree emblems in water colors and was worn by Shadrach Bond when installed as master of Western Star Lodge in the First State house of kaskaskia. "A This was the first lodge instituted v Illinois Territory by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He later became the first grand master of Illi- nois and when the state was admitted into the union was the first governor of the state. There are four grandsons and four great grandsons of Shadrach Bond now living, all of whom are mem- bers of the fraternity. The apron was presented to the lodge by the oldest grandson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
TO "JUNK' KAISER'S "ART"

With all his other faults it appears that Kaiser Wilhelm that was had absolutely no feeling for art and Ger many is about to obliterate many of the sculptured and pictured traces of his reign.
 Critics and artists agree that the additions to New Palace and Sans Souci, in Potsdam made by the former emperor belong to the pampas grass and antimacassar age, So the ugly things are to be removed. Professor Foerster, leading art authority, has been commissioned to direct the pro cess of elimination.
 It is agreed that one of tn chief eyesores is an immense marble group placed in the bedroom occupied by Fred erick the Great and depicting the dy- ing struggles of that revered monarch.
 And the work of removing all the artistic horrors is not to be limited to the palaces. Berlin is to be freed of its worst marble monStroSities and other assorted mementoes of an unhallowed past. Gilded eagles, giant Germanias and ferocious margraves are to be auc- tioned or destroyed. Thus pass the symbols of a spurious greatness.-Argo- nant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
DEGREE CONFERRED BY PYTHIAN- LODGE
Nine Past Chancellors Present
 At Meeting Of Lodge

At the regular convention of Jeffer- son Valley Lodge, Knights of Pythias, the rank of page was conferred under the direction of Master of Work, Henry Levy, and the Chancellor Commander H. S. Savage. Guy Murphree, of Bir- mingham Lodge No. 85, acted in the position of prelate.
 Besides a very good number of the rank and file, there was in attefdance at this meeting nine past chancellors who had served as former chancellor commanders. These were Judge David J. Davis, Ben K. Ray, A. s. Elliott, H. s. Savage, J. M, Farris, F. q. Alex ander, Dr. E. W. Murphree, Donald Mcdonald, and Henry Levy.
 At the next convention the rank of esquire will be conferred, and good attendance is expected, this being con sidered by many Pythians as the best of the ranks conceived and provided in the ritual. New applications are' com ing in regularly, and initiation of can didates will be seen at most of the meetings during the fall and winter months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU All Master Masons And Eastern Stars
 Invited To Meet

All Master Masons and members of the Order of Eastern Star are in- vited to attend the regular monthly meeting of the board of governors and members of the Masonic bureau of em- ployment and service, which will be held Tuesday evening, September Is, at the Masonic Temple. President J. c. Puckett will preside and Superintend- ent Sim k. Hawly will make the re- port for the month, which it is un- derstood will show good progress in the way of securing positions for appli- cants to the bureau, and in other ac- tivities.
 President Puckett is particularly de sirous of having good attendance at this meeting, which is open to every member of the Masonic order and of the Eastern Star. The meeting will open promptly at z 80 o'clock and will be of short duration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
LIQUOR BARRED.

LONDON, Eng.,-Four Masonic lodges under the English Constitution are directly connected with the Meth oGist church. They are the Epworth Lodge, consecrated in 1916; the Aretas, consecrated in 1921, connected with the great Wesleyan training college in Horseferry Lodge; the Kingswood School Lodge, and the Manchester Ep- worth Lodge, consecrated in 1919, and founded on the same lines as the Ep- worth Lodge In none of these lodges may intoxicating liquor be served at dinners to either members or visitors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
FLORAL PARADE

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. H. The Shrine committee in charge of plans for the convention to be held here in 1925, expects to secure the co-opera- tion of the board of education for a floral parade of school children during the session. There are nearly two hun dred and fifty schools in this city and in the districts where the children can not obtain an adequate supply of flow CTS for the decorations the committee expects to furnish seeds and plants in ample time so that flowers will be in bloom at the time the floats are re- quired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

tion of finances, in local work, as well as in the higher branches. A great. impetus was given to methods for the permanancy and growth of the order in many of its details, the handling of the business in the subordinate lodge, and upon which the whole structure is dependent.
 The next biennial session of the Supreme Lodge will occur, in August 1926, and Chicago, Illinois was the sue cessfuI bidder for entertaining the body. There was favorable considera- tion of a proposition, to establish per City, and to- erect building there, making the meeting place a fixture, as being the place where the order was originally organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
LUCKIE TENT
Maccabees Hold Busy Meeting And
 Vacancy Filled

The meeting of Luckie Tent, No. 2, The Maccabees, on Monday evening was we'll attended, all officers present with Commander R. H. Manly presiding. Twenty applications for membership received and referred. Nine candi- dates were given the full degree work under the dirction of Captain Manly and Manager J. J. Cantey. A motion prevailed that, owing to the training of additional team workers, the team captain appoint an assistant captain.
 Supervising Deputy F. o. Croy was present and made one of his characteris- tic addresses on the work of the order, which was well received, after which he left on official business for Missis- sippi and other points. A vacancy oc- curing in the office of lieutenant com mander, J. G. Ramsey was elected to fill that station for the unexpired term.
 The monthly auditors report was read and adopted. This report shows the finances of the tent to be in excellent shape. Knight Gibson of Virginia was present and made a good talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
PYTHIANS MEET
Reports On New Membership Campaign
 Encouraging

Birmingham Lodge No. S5. Knights of Pythias had good attendance at their meeting on Thursday evening, Chancellor Commander Robert S. Smith in the chair. Several applications were received and referred. The lodge. act ing as committee of the whole, re- ceived most encouraging reports of the membership campaign now on for the class to be given the entire three ranks on October 9.
 Master of Work Guy Murphree an- nounced that the rank of knight will be put on Thursday evening. September IS. and a full. attendance of tue mem bership and especially the team workers is urgently requested. Interesting talks were made by Louis Dunlap and Sydney Wnchtel of Phoenix Lodge No. 25. and Roy H.. Manly. H. s. Stevens, F. F. Huey. Jake Grass. J. R. S Barr, Guy Murphree and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
RELIGIOUS UNION
 TO HOLD MEETING
Services Announced For 2:3O O'Clock At Fraternal Hall

A meeting of the Religious Union will be held Sunday, September 21 2 80 o'clock at Fraternal hall and on every third Sunday thereafter, leaders of the organization announced
 The meeting will be held for joint worship of all faiths who care to at tend. The idea is to get together in general brotherhood and religious help fulness.
 Doctrinal studies and talks will take up the greater part of the exercise There will also be a sermon, and any one who desires to speak may do SO
 Literature and speakers of all re- ligious faith will be on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
POPLAR CAMP

Poplar Camp No. 11S. Woodmen of World, East Lake, met in regular ses sion on Tuesday night. with Consul Commander Barney c. Phillips in the chair. The attendance was large and an interesting meeting was held. Messrs. Goodwin, Wilson and Moore were visitors and made interesting talks for the good of the order.