The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13

Florence, June 12.-(Special)-A much coveted honor was conferred on Dr. J. B. Game of the State Normal college recent ly. He was placed on one of the most important committees of the Classical as- sociation of the middle west and south. This is an honor to be desired by any edu- cator as this is the largest classical asso- citation in America.
 The revival at the Presbyterian church is attracting much attention. The pastor, c. A. Bell, is conducting the services, with Rev. Burks of Anniston the leader of the song services.
 The office of dean was created by the state board of education for the State Normal college of Florence and Dr. Game was elected to the office. He is eminently fitted for this distinguished honor.
 A lady in Florence has made most liberal contribution to the Superannuated Home, to be located in Florence. She gave a clear deed to a five acre lot in a desirable resident portion of Florence and $500 to commence work at once.
 On June 20 the Free Kindergarten as sociation will hold its annual public meeting at the United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter room.
 The Womans Christian Temperance Union of Florence solicited the Lauder dale county commissioners to place a cooling tank under the drinking foun- tain on the courthouse lawn. The con- tract has been let for the work.
 Tuscumbia June 12.-(Special.)-J. A. Tillman, a prominent furniture dealer of this place. died suddenly yesterday while working in his garden. He was seeming ly in the best of health when he called suddenly to his wife. The tone of his voice caused her to rush to his side in stantly, but he was dead before she reached him. He was retired merchant a consistent member of the Methodist church, aged about 60 years, and leaves a wife and two children.
 A boy not over 20 years old. who gave his Rame as G. W. warhurst. was arrest ed in this place on yesterday morning for selling goods, supposed to have been obtained fraudulently.
 He sold six pairs of trousers and two sets of harness for the small sum of S2.5o. This small valuation caused the merchant to be suspicious and Warhurst's arrest followed
 O. B. Clark, Dr. E. S. Gregory, Harry Halsey and Lawrence Ennis have gone to Geiger to attend the sale of choice lots, to be disposed of at that point.
 Sheffield. June 12-(Special. 1.-The Civic Improvement club of Sheffield is attract ing attention. Several magazines have ndorsed the ideas advanced by this club and advised other clubs to follow the same line of procedure. The National Survey" one of the leading magazines of Chicago. recently compared the work done by this club with the work of other clubs in North Alabama, which was very com plimentary to the condition of Sheffield, at the beginning of this hot weather. for sanitary measures are first considered.
 A class in dramatic art has been formed in Sheffield. which will be taught dur ing the summer months by R. c. John of the National School of Oratory in Philadelphia.
 The police force needed another po- liceman and George Chambers was elect ed to the position. He commenced work at once and Is making good with his superior officers.
 The first cotton square was put on exhibition last Saturday. 1t was grown