The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
CITY ITEMS
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 smith, formerly>one of the best known young men of this city, was here yes terday. He has been in Chicago and other cities interesting prominent men in the Julian safety signal, which has attracted so much attention in railroad circles. MT. Smith returned here on account of death in Mrs. Smiths family. He said yesterday that sat- isfactory progress was being made on the patent and that he was certain that within a very short time it's full value would be recognized. He stated that the private cars of Fairfas, Har- rison of the Southern railway and w. s. Andrews of the Queen and Cres- cent route had been equipped with the signals and were being used Mi. smith will return to Chicago within few days.
 F., NJ, Durham Here-E NJ Dur ham, Sr.. of Vicxsburg, is in Birming har, attending the meeting of the Cot ton Seed Crushers' executive commit tee. He is the father of E. N. Dur lam, the widely known engineer, who is making the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic valuation. MT. Durham and his son dined at the Tutwilsr yes- terday. The cotton seed operator sald
 
 meeting of the convention and while he had not been advised as to where it was to be held he was using all his influence in favor of this city. He re- turned to Vicksburg last night
 A Striking WindowAIn commemora- tion of the Made in America move- ment, John B. Stovall for the yeat- man-Baugh company in the Brown- Marx building has trimmed most pa triotic window. The background is of Stars and Stripes. while patriotic em- liens are placed at vantage points ever the window. There is very large drawing of an Indian labeled the first American. Mr. Stovall has been men, toned several times in trade journals for his ability in window decoration.
 Tom Brngg Visits Press Club-Thom- ss Bragg of Auburn, widely known in college athletic circles, was here yes terday. He was visitor at the News paper club, of which he is a non-resi- dent member. MT. Bragg conferred with W. K Terry of this city, trustee for Auburn, about the new gymnasium to be erected at Auburn by the alumni. He met many friends at the club and told them that Auburn was in fine shape this year.
 Watch Given Oscar Turner-Oscar Turner returned yesterday from a meeting of the Electrical Dealers as- sociation in Chicago. He was she of- ficial host to the delegation here a short time ago and in appreciation the dealers presented him with mag Eificent watch while he was in Chi cago. MT. Turner is very popular With the electrical dealers and he made their trip here a great pleasure to all of them.
 Pettus Here From Selma--E. W. Pet tus, Jr., of Selma, one of the best known lawyers in south Alabama, was here yesterday. He is counsel for the South ern railway in that section and was here to confer with J. T. Stokely, divis- ion counsel for the Southern. MT. Pet tus said conditions were getting better and that the business men of Selma seemed to believe that the outlook IS greatly improved.
 pr. Bass Buys CadiIIac--As against a Packard owned by R. D. Burnett Dr. Bass of Gadsden gave an order to Win burn B. Smith for Cadillac. Dr. Bass came to Birmingham and looked at every car offered fox sale here by local dealers He was the center of attrac- ton at the Tutwiler. for over 12 auto mobile salesmen, and his final decision was in favor of the Cadillac.
 Underwood Expected Home SOOn-lt was reported yesterday that Oscar w. Underwood, junior United States sena- tor from Alabama, was expected home in few days to spend his vacation. He is now at Orlando, Fla, visitirfE J. H. Woodward with Mrs. Underwood. MT Underwood will, it is stated, visit sev- eral cities in the state while upon his vacation.
 Dan Hogan to Enter Race-Dan Hogan, former alderman and widely known citizen. confirmed a report yes- terday that he would enter the rsce for commissioner to succeed Judge A. O.. Lane He said yesterday that under the present conditions he expected to make tie race.