The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
COLBERT CIRCUIT COURT MEETS OCT. ] Criminal Docket Will Be Un-
 usually Heavy CIVIL DOCKET LIGHT
Friday "Anna Pybas Day" at Colbert Fair-Bishop Hendrix to Preach October 14-City Schools
 Crowded

Tuscumbia, September 29.-(Special.)- J. The circuit court of Colbert county will convent at this place on October r The criminal docket will be heavier than il has been for years. while the civil docket will be comparatively light. Among the most important cases will be that oi Luster Ragland, charged with killing his father. This will be the second hear ing of this case as the decision of this court was reversed by the supreme court. and this young man will face the jury again on this serious charge.
 The case of Will Watts, charged with 2 killing his wife, will be tried at this term : also.
 Three big damage suits against. the Southern railway. tho sum asked for amounting to s60oo. The famous case against ". D. Rorex, charged with de- frauding the Tuscumbia Bank and Trust company, will be tried on October s24 if this gentleman puts in appearance, which is considered extremely doubtful. The clerk has issued summons for 800 witnesses, while there are IT prisoners in jail.
 "Anna Pybas Day"
 On Friday, October 1, Miss Anna Pyhas will be the hostess of the fair. This IS a compliment to one of the erstwhile educators of great renown. She began her career in Tuscumbia as an educator in 1858, nearly 54 years ago. On that day is hoped to have Helen Keller, who was born within calling distance of the fair grounds.
 Bishop Hendrix Coming
 On Sunday night, October IA Bishop Hendrix of Kansas City will preach In the Methodist church of this place.
 City Schools Crowded
 The increased patronage of the schools renders new building an absolute ne- cessity. The high school department alone has already registered almost as many as the county high school at Leigh ton Professor Collins called a meeting of the trustees and school officials to consider this condition and suggest some plan of bond issuance or some method to raise funds to meet this contingency
 Father Pulaski Appointed
 The Rt. Rev. Father Pulaski, who has been doing the work of Father Clarence, deceased, for several weeks, has been ap- pointed pastor of St. Mary's.
 Colbert County Fair
 Several ladies who are prominently con- .nected with the work of the fair are spending the week in Memphis in attend lance upon the Tri-State Fair in order Ito get the newest ideas for the Colbert County Fair, which will be held at this point October 2, 3, 4 and 5. Much inter est is being manifested by all the com mittees. A meeting was held of the diff ferent committees at the womans build ing last Thursday, and the enthusiasm was very pronounced. On Wednesday a street parade will be one of the opening features of the occasion. The baby show Friday afternoon will attract attention. inasmuch as there are prizes offered for the most artistically decorated baby buggy or goeart as well as for the pret- tiest baby in Colbert county. The Con federate veterans will occupy a promi- nent place in the street parade.
 Election of City Clerk
 One of the principal and most impor- tant acts of the newly elected city board will be the election of clerk. The pres ent incumbent, John Sherrod, is can didate for reelection. and his familiarity with the work makes him strong candi- date for the opposition to tackle.