text: ■ SS t; MMH i . . >! ItHSiltmi*. . 'HllJUiSH il£»» M <• MlllllllHilflH' HWUU. UHWt■StiHtUti: ■! i •*>«»» IMI: OF ENSLEY STORES Reception-Banquet for Ex Service Men of Minor School—Club Meetings A number of formal openings mill make the coming week an eventful one in the Ensley district. For weeks past different merchants have vied with each other in making their stores larger and more attrac ttive and it is with much pride and a great deal of satisfaction that they will invite the public to come and in spect the results of their work and rejoice with them in their improved surroundings. The opening of the T. C. I. base hos pital which is located on Flint Ridge, overlooking Fairfield will occur Wed nesday afternoon for white people and Thursday afternoon for negroes. With nine-tenth of the people of the greater Ensley district belonging to families whose heads are employed in various branches of this great company, there will be hundreds on hand to inspect the great institution. Thursday afternoon the Goldstein and Cohen department store will be open to visitors. Music will be fur nished by an orchestra and dainty souvenirs given. This store was en larged into a department store to meet the growing demands of the district. McClure's is now- occupying an at tractive store. The original store was enlarged, taking in the store occupied by the Remnant store. This company will open this week in one of the new Ramsey and McCormack building be ing completed on Nineteenth street. The store recently completed for the Ellis Jewelry company on the corner of Nineteenth and Avenue E is now being occupied by that company but on account of some delays, shipping the store will not have a formal opening as early as expected but will take place sometime during the next two days. Building of all kinds is being pushed throughout the district. JUNIORS’ RECORD The pupils and faculty of Fairview school are very proud of the record they have made in the recently inaugurated campaign for members for the Junior Red Cross. Beginning last Wednesday and running on Friday, 565 pupils of the 600 enrolled had become members. The second day of this campaign, the sixth grade taught by Miss Bachman and the seventh taught by Miss Caldwell, had gone over the top. The remaining 35 pupils of the school have pledged to join Monday, which will go to the Goodyear Raincoat Co., 213 N. 20th St. The only exclusive raincoat house in Birmingham. FOR RAIN OR SHINE—Combination Goodyear Raincoat. They are Overcoats as well as Raincoats. Special prices this season... Colds At once! Relief with “Pape’s Cold Compound” The first dose eases your cold! Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing and snuffling! A dose of “Pape’s Cold Compound” taken every two hours until three doses are taken usually breaks up a severe cold and ends all grippe misery. Relief awaits you! Open your clogged-up nostrils and the air passages of your head; stop nose and throat. Running relieve the headache, dullness, feverishness, sneezing, soreness and stiffness. “Pape’s Cold Compound” is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance. Tastes nice. Contains no quinine. Insist on Pape’s! Make the whole school go over the top in a four-day campaign. Prof. Harold Johnson, school principal, has deposited the amount of $141.25, the sum collected for membership fees. SESAME CLUB Mrs. F. W. McDonald was hostess to the meeting of the Sesame Literary club Friday afternoon. Mrs. J. C. Byrant was leader and Mrs. W. W. Garrett gave a talk on "The Ideas Bequeathed by the French Revolution to the Nineteenth Century.” Current events were given in response to roll call. During the social hour the hostess served a salad course. BANQUET FOR SOLDIERS On Thursday evening, November 6, the Minor School Improvement association, Principal Bowman and the faculty will give a reception banquet to the returned soldiers whose names are on the school service flag. Formal invitations have not been sent out as some addresses of the boys are unknown. Prof. Bowman should like to get in touch with them during the coming week. Souvenir pictures of the service flag will be given to the guests. Aster chapter O. E. S. will give a penny social at the Masonic temple Wednesday evening, beginning at 8 o’clock. All Masons, Eastern Stars and I, the public in general, are invited. The proceeds will go to the Masonic Home. A program is being prepared. The first meeting of the Fairfield Five Hundred club will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, with Mrs. Reuben Hood, 612 Forty-fourth street. BOOK LOVERS’ CLUB Mrs. LeRoy Beckley was recent hostess to the Book Lovers’ club. Mrs. C. J. Donald gave “The Life and Works of Molière;” Mrs. T. A. Newbold discussed "The Drama of the Seventeenth Century;” Mrs. J. M. Reynolds talked on “The Designs of Catherine De Medici;” Mrs. M. W. Glasgow gave a paper on “Henry of Navarre” and Mrs. Sam King gave a reading of “Gil Bias.” French queens and their characteristics were given in response to roll call. The guests of the club were Mrs. Meyers, Miss Meyers, Mrs. Watson and Mrs. A. D. Cochran. PERSONALS Miss Frances Youngblood, who is divisional recreation director for the Red Cross, is spending the weekend with her parents. Rev. C. W. O’Hara is visiting his son in Talladega and before returning will visit relatives in Columbiana. The Missionary society of the Fairfield Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. R. Reynolds, 610 Forty-fourth street, at 2:30 o’clock. PASTOR TO ARRIVE Rev. and Mrs. Ellis B. Gatlin will arrive in Fairfield Saturday from Earlington, Ky., to take over the charge of The First Baptist church recently organized there. Services are now being held regularly in the Gary theatre, but plans will soon be made for the erection of a splendid church and pastorium. A lot facing the park has been selected and is most desirable. The outlook for the Baptist work in Fairfield is very bright and much enthusiasm is being shown and bright prospects are in store for this very newly organized church. At the Churches—First Presbyterian Church—Corner of Nineteenth Street and Avenue Y. Pastor, Rev. C. B. Tomlinson. Services at 11 o'clock, subject, “Stumbling Block;” evening services at 7:30. Sabbath school at 9:45. First Christian Church—Rev. Thomas Lennox, pastor. Morning services at 11 o'clock; evening services at 7:30. St. John Episcopal Church—Holy communion 7:30 a.m., Morning prayer and sermon, 11 o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45. Evening service, 7:30 o'clock. Pike Avenue Baptist Church—Rev. Theo. Harris, pastor. Subject for morning service, “Closing Life's work.” Evening services at 7:30 o'clock. First Methodist Church—Morning and evening services by the pastor, Rev. J. C. Persinger. Fairview Methodist Church—Services at 11 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. Robert Echols, presiding elder. Sunday school at the usual hour. The Senior Epworth League will have charge of the evening service at 7 o'clock. Disque High School Losses to Cedartown Gadsden, October 25.—(Special.) Disque high school went down to defeat Friday afternoon before the heavier Cedartown, Ga., high school, 13 to 6. Rapport, star fullback. For Disque, suffered an injury in his nose early in the game. "California Syrup of Figs" For a Child’s Liver and Bowels Mother! Say "California," then you will get genuine "California Syrup of Figs." Full directions for babies and children of all ages who are constipated, bilious, feverish, tongue coated, or full of cold, are plainly printed on the bottle. Children love this delicious laxative. BEFORE YOU SAY GOODNIGHT Prepare for a Clear, Bright Day Tomorrow by Taking “Cascarets” for Liver and Bowels Drive away those persistent enemies, the splendid tomorrow by taking “Cascarets” are so splendid tomorrow by taking “Cascarets” are so pleasant, never gripe. You like Cal tongue coated, sallow and miserable, Salts, Oil or nasty, harsh Pills. Get rid of colds, indigestion, upset the stomach, upset the stomach, upset the bowels, and upset the stomach. Maintain your health and enjoy the benefits of “Cascarets” tonight, Cascarets are a sure and safe way to keep your stomach and bowels in good condition. NEWS OF BESSEMER Phone nowwemer 612-J_MRS. F. I. BAINS, Correspondent Bessemer, October 25.—(Special.)—More than 20 members have been listed in the drive being conducted by the Worth Lewis post of the American Legion, according to the reports turned in at the meeting of the committee Friday evening. A resolution was introduced at the meeting and adopted making parents of the Bessemer men killed in the war honorary members of the legion. This will include quite a number in the Bessemer district, who will be notified of the action of the post. A committee composed of Felton Collier, Dan Dean, H. P. Lipscomb and Owen Williams was appointed to arrange for an entertainment to be given by the members of the legion. staged at an early date at the high school auditorium to provide funds for sending a delegate to the national convention at Minneapolis, Minn. The committee will likely stage a performance dealing with army life, including a mock court martial. A report will be made at the next meeting of the post on the decision of the committee. J. E. Haffner addressed the members of the membership committee who were present Friday evening. Enthusiasm has been aroused during the campaign over the post and an intensive drive, which will be advertised by posters being placed in conspicuous places in the district, will be conducted next week. Quite a large membership committee is at work in all sections of the district, and at all of the plants in the surrounding territory seeking new members. TEMPLE BETH EL Services were conducted at Temple, Beth-El Friday evening at 8:30 o’clock, Mr. J. K. Sams being in charge. This is the first time in several weeks that services have been held in the Temple, but a decision was reached by the congregation Friday evening to hold services every Friday evening at 8 o'clock, the members of the congregation to be in charge. Sunday school will also be held every Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, J. K. Sams acting as superintendent. A prominent member of the congregation stated that they were in communication with several rabbis in view to securing the services, but on account of the small congregation it is difficult to arrange for a rabbi. Efforts will continue to be made to secure a rabbi for the charge, which will probably be in connection with that of some neighboring city. CITY BUDGET The city budget for the year 1919-20 is being prepared by the committees of the city council, and will be submitted at the next meeting of the council. The fiscal year begins on the first of October, and the committees will be one month late in making up the budget on account of the difficulty in apportionment to be made out of the revenue. Every department has asked for an increase, and the city revenue has increased very slightly, less than in previous years, according to Mayor D. Jones. It is estimated that the increase from all sources will amount to $2000 during the next twelve months, which is accounted for by the final amount of improvements during the past year. The budget system, which was adopted at the beginning of Mayor Jones administration, has proved a safe and wise plan of regulating the finances of the city, and has been the means of keeping every department operating on an allotment amount. FOOTBALL GAME Football game between Bessemer school team and that of Etowah high school will be played next Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock on the mill field. This is the first high game that has been arranged by local team, and will be the third greatly of interest is being made in the record of the local team season and the business men of the city are starting a movement to give their support. Sweaters and rings will be presented the members of the team by a number of assistants who are interested in them, in effort will be made to increase the patronage of the games played in Bessemer team is thought to be bad in the team on account of this year than ever. For the few games and the games of interest that have been played this season, the game Friday will prove of more than usual interest on account of the caliber of the "quad, who are recommended for fighters. RKT1 CROSS DRIVE Arrangements are being made for the conducted last Cf'in November. The campaign will be conducted by a committee of men under the direction of J. S. Eldridge, locations to have men their respective make the canvass in their respective sections in the business district. Most of the memberships are expected to be voluntary, as there are already a large number of members, who will take the annual drive as the period of paying the expenses. Dues. At the churches, Rev. J. F. Stansell will preach at the First Methodist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock on the subject, "The Value of the Boy." Services will be held at 7:30 in the evening, and Rev. J. U. McDonald will occupy the pulpit. Dr. K. B. Robinson of Talladega will occupy the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church at both services Sunday. Dr. Robinson has filled the pulpit on many occasions and has many admirers among the congregation. Rev. M. F. Harmon will preach at the First Christian church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, continuing the revival which was started last Sunday. His subject will be “Unnecessary Burdens.” In the evening at 7 o'clock, his subject will be “The Greatest Question.” The record attendance of the revival was registered Friday evening when the church was entirely filled. The revival will continue next week. Bible school at 9:45. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Services will be held at the Christian Science reading room Sunday, morning at 11 o'clock, the subject of the reading, “Probation After Death.” Mrs. W. H. Lewis, first reader. Dr. Leon M. Latimer, pastor of the Parker Memorial church, Anniston, will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday morning, exchanging pulpits with the pastor, Rev. W. P. Price, who will preach at Anniston at the same hour. Ex-Chaplain Dunlap, of the Kighty-third division, who spent some time in France, will preach at the Evening service. CLUB MEETINGS The Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold a meeting at the residence of Mrs. Alonz Smith Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A missionary program will be carried out, and a large attendance is expected. A general meeting of the Pastor's Helpers will be held at the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Much interest is being taken in the meeting, as it is the first meeting of all circles held in several months. Circle No. 2 will act as hostess, and will have an entertaining program. All four bands of the Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist church will hold a general meeting at the church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. George Ross, the president, will be the leader, and a program on "The Foreign Missionary Outlook" will be given. Following the program, a business session will be held. Mrs. B. P. Harris will be the hostess to the Matron's club next Friday afternoon, and a pleasant entertainment is anticipated. Mrs. F. U. Harris will entertain the members of the Junior Matron's club at her apartment next Tuesday afternoon. The Civic Improvement league will hold a meeting at the library Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The president urges a full attendance of members, as business of importance to the club will be discussed. Among other business, a delegate to the State Federation of Women's clubs will be appointed. The Girl's auxiliary of the Jonesboro Baptist church will be entertained by Miss Dora Belle Assam Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Mattie Naylor entertained in a delightful manner Friday afternoon in honor of her little daughter, Kathleen, the occasion being her seventh birthday. Decorations of Halloween fancies made the house attractive to the children invited to the party, and games, music and a humorous animal contest amused the little folk. The prize, which was a box of candy, with Halloween embellishments, was won by Sadie Kennedy. The children were invited into the dining room for refreshments, where the central decoration of the table was a handsome birthday cake. Ice cream, cake and mints were served, while they were seated around the table. Those who were the guests were Beryl Hosey, Clara Eugenia Donald, Mary Deason, Florence Geislin, Russell Stevenson, William Waldo, Hode Smith, Francis Mingea, Florrie Mingea, Sara Baty, Laura Johnson, Helen Johnson, Rosa Perry, Sadie Kennedy, Evelyn Moreland, Francis Houston, Ben Houston, Margaret Baty, and Ora Parish. MISS WILKINSON HOSTESS Miss Louise Wilkinson was a charming hostess to a number of her friends at her home on Huntsville avenue, Brighton, this week. Autumn flowers and vines made the house attractive where the evening was spent playing games and in contests. Ice cream and cake were served at a late hour, the hostess being assisted by her mother, Mrs. M. L. Wilkinson, and Miss Velma Mottes. Among those present were the following: Misses Lida Mae Wedd. Washington, Grace Cummings, Annie Mae Cartwright, Grace Stewart, Telia Williams, Zlah Hall, Kathryn Pegues, Ruby Fowler, Velma Mottes, Aurey Green, Inez Wilkinson, Elsie Cartwright and Messrs. Bud Wright, J. Z. Cartwright, Golan Buck, Otto Tanner, Cecil Pegues, Marbutt Kidd, Richard Gillis, George Edwards, Frank Clayton, Houston Edwards, Homer Speed, Percy Bush, Farl Lawley, Lee Smith, Wilbur Buck, B. C. Wilkinson, and Bert Wilkinson. JUNIOR MATRONS’ CLUB Mrs. Margaret Kutchins was hostess to the Junior Matrons’ club at her home on Second avenue Friday afternoon. Simple decorations of vases of autumn flowers added to the already beautiful reception room, where four tables were placed for the progressive games of forty-two. The entertainment was attended only by club members, and the first prize, a "Kewpie," was won by Mrs. T. A. Little, while the consolation a box of handkerchiefs, was drawn by Mrs. Raymond Allen. A delicious salad course with coffee was served after the games. Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Barnett entertained a few friends most charmingly at their home Friday evening with a musicale. The musical selections were enjoyed, and during the evening a salad course followed by ices and cakes were served. The congenial party of friends were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Waller, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Halbrook, Judge and Mrs. J. C. B. Gwin, Hugh McEniry, Dr. E. C. Hally, Mrs. D. R. Barnett. SIXTH BIRTHDAY Master Joseph Bernard Imbler was the honoree at a party given by his mother at her home on Woodland Heights Friday afternoon, the occasion being his sixth birthday. The children played games on the lawn and spent a merry afternoon. Punch was served on their arrival by Mrs. W. G. Hawley, and later ice cream and cake were served. Those attending the party were Ruth Gibson, Esther Gibson, Virginia Perkins, Sarah Imbiey, Mildred Hawley, Mary Ellen Wilkinson, Margaret Walker, Geneva Garris, Clyde Imbler, William Lawrence Hawley, Francis Gregory Imbiey, and Joseph Imbler. Mrs. J. M. Bond entertained her Sunday school class at her home on Eighth avenue Friday afternoon. The members of the class enjoyed games, music, and stories told by the teacher, and were served ice cream and cake during the afternoon. The members of the class present were Mary Elizabeth Rutledge, Elizabeth Ward, Edna Douglas, Carroll Mitchell, Iris Lehman, and Grace Bennett. PARSONS-NOLAN A marriage that came as a great surprise to the friends of the young couple in the city was that of Miss Katie Nolan and Mr. Joe H. Parsons, which was solemnized at the residence of Rev. Stevens in Birmingham last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Parsons is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nolan on Sixth avenue and she has many friends among the young set in the city. Mr. Parsons is a railroad employee, who has lived for years in the district. They will make their home at Brown’s Station. Where the groom has a most attractive residence. The Sunday school class of George Bumgardner enjoyed a possum hunt Saturday evening. The boys met at the First Methodist church about 8 o'clock and hiked to the woods where they enjoyed the hunt. Those in the party were Tom Pejarnette, Fred Wunderlich, William Dennis, Jeff Falkner, Louis McTyeire, Hoyt Sherman, and Wilbur Bush. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The commencement exercises of the Elizabeth Duncan hospital will take place at the library Thursday, October 30, at 8:30 p.m., Dr. E. P. Lacey presiding. The program follows: Music, high school orchestra; prayer, Rev. W. E. Monk; address, Dr. T. C. Donald; selection, High School orchestra; presentation of diplomas, Dr. S. E. Grout; music, High School orchestra; presentation of class pins, Miss Beatrice Stuart; benediction, Rev. W. E. Monk. PERSONALS Miss Kathryn Cline of Macon, Miss., is the guest of Mrs. A. Cline on Dartmouth avenue for the White-Bullock wedding. Robert Berry, who has been visiting relatives in the city, left Saturday morning for Auburn, where he is attending school. Rev. T. F. Swallow will leave Monday night for his new duties as synodical evangelist for the state of Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Duncan left Friday for their home in Greenville, Ky., after a visit to Rev. and Mrs. I. L. Swallow. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McEniry left Friday for a visit to Louisville and Cincinnati. WORKMAN'S CIRCLE SERIES OF LECTURES The Workman's circle of Birmingham announces that it will open its lecture season by presenting David Seigal of New York, who will give a lecture interesting to all on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 28 and 29. The lectures will be rendered in Jewish and will be held at the Ben Hur hall. A genuinely interesting lecture is promised all who attend and a cordial invitation is extended to all. No admission will be charged. Third Roll Call Chairman Selected The Rev. J. F. Hamaker of Greensboro will be chairman for Hale county of the Third Red Cross roll call, November 2-11, and N. K. Mason will be chairman for Perry county. This announcement is made by Mrs. Mary Hard Willis of Birmingham, who is field representative for the American Red Cross in this section of the state. Mrs. Willis returns to Birmingham Sunday after organizing for the roll call drive in Greensboro, Jasper, Marion, and Blanton during the past week. CATARRHAL DEAFNESS MAY BE OVERCOME If you have Catarrhal Deafness or head and ear noises or are growing hard of hearing go to your druggist and get 1 ounce of Parmint (double strength), and add to it pint of hot water and a little granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times a day. This will often bring quick relief from the distressing head noises. Clogged nostrils should open, breathing become easy and the mucus stop dropping into the throat. It is easy to prepare, costs little and is pleasant to take. Anyone who has Catarrhal Deafness or head noises should give this prescription a trial. FAREWELL DINNER FOR HENRY VANCE Honored by Friends Before Departure to Accept Atlanta Position The members of the Ugly brothers minstrels gave a farewell dinner to Henry Vance last night at the Southern club. Mr. Vance has joined the editorial staff of the Atlanta Georgian as a feature writer and left to assume his duties there last night. The affair last evening was a delightful one and many humorous speeches were made, although there was a tone of seriousness when the members vilified their admiration of the high qualities possessed by Mr. Vance, and their regret at his departure from the city, each one presented the honor guest with a gift, explaining in humorous manner the use each gift should be put to by the recipient. Mr. Vance was then presented with a handsome stick pin and cuff buttons as a token of esteem and love from the Walker Memorial Brotherhood class and the Ugly Brothers minstrels, to both of which Mr. Vance belonged. James B. Drake made the presentation speech and Mr. Vance replied in a touching manner and spoke, with tears in his eyes, of his regret at leaving his friends and classmate brothers, and of his fondness for them. Among those present were James U. Drake, John B. Farrell, Frank E. Butler, Dave Williams, Forney Gay, Alex Montgomery, Will Norton, Percy Rosen. "Rat Rid" kills and exterminates rats, mice, and other rodents. Rats or mice die or dry up leaving no odor. Host rat or mice exterminator made. A great blessing to humanity. Rats or mice carry disease and Death. "Rat Rid" at grocery and drug stores. 25c and 50c per package. Am. Sanitary Corp. Memphis, Term. Kills the Rar Harper. Rev. Arthur M. Freeman, H. X. Mullikin, Hugh Hill, Ed Norton and Huntington Howell. FOR First Stage Lassitude; a forlorn feeling of weakness and depression, as if a serious illness was pending, a dose of “Seventy-seven” at this time is worth two at the— Second Stage Shivering, chilliness, sneezing, cough and sore throat— It takes perseverance to break up Colds, that hang on, but “Seventy seven” will do it. Doctor Book sent free. At all Drug and Country Stores. Humphrey’s Homeo. Medicine Co., 156 William Street. New York. Sloan's Liniment should be kept handy for aches and pains. WHY wait for a severe pain, an ache, a twinge following exposure, a sore muscle, sciatica, or lumbago to Have naturally when you should keep Sloan’s Liniment handy to help curb it and keep you active and fit? Without rubbing, for it penetrates, apply a bit today to the afflicted part. Note the gratifying, clean, prompt relief that follows. Sloan’s Liniment couldn’t keep its many thousands of friends the world over if it didn’t make good. That's worth remembering. All druggists—three sizes—the largest for utmost economy. 35c, 70c, $1.40. We Are Now Splendidly Equipped To Serve Our Many Friends and Patrons GOLDSTEIN & COHEN “Ensley’s Newest Department Store” Our Store Is New But Our Policy Remains Unchanged Watch for Our Opening Announcement Overstocked Shoe Sale Owing to the warm days, which have delayed Fall shoe sales, we are forced to make drastic reductions and clear away a tremendous stock of Fall Shoes. Sale Starts Monday and Lasts One Week Ladies’ Beautiful Boots Sturdy Children’s Shoes Madam, have you ever visited our shoe department? Did you ever stop to think if there was a shoe department that sold good, snappy shoes at very reasonable prices? We absolutely guarantee every pair of shoes we sell. Our shoes are bought of some of the best shoe manufacturers in the U. S. A. and our prices are extremely reasonable. These special Boots come in the popular colors with light welt soles, leather Louis or covered heels, kid facings, smooth linings and fit as perfect as though they were made exactly for your foot. Very special in the overstocked sale. Brown kid, black kid, brown mouse top, patent with gray tops. $6.85 to $9.85 You know that your children must have good, sturdy leather shoes for winter wear. The kind that will stand the knocks and the kicks. Here are some of those kinds in tan and black English and wide-toe shoes. If these shoes do not prove satisfactory we will give you a new pair free. Very special in the overstocked sale. $1.95 to $3.85 Women’s House Shoes Women’s good, comfortable House Shoes. Made of felt with leather soles. You should get three pairs of these in the Overstocked Sale. A real $2.50 value. Very specially offered at every store 1915-1917 THIRD AVENUE. 