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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
County Transfer Agent Has NarroW Escape From Death
Bert Bns Captures Escaped Negro Convict Who Made At tempt on His Life-Automobile Ran Into Ditch During
 the Attack-Negro Landed in Jail

and immediately took him into custody
 When asked what weapons he had with him, Sam replied by turning over a pocket knife, and saying mats all.
 When the car had gone about mile farther on Jones desired to smoke and asked Mir. Bivins for match. When handed the match he began fumbling i'l his side pocket and like flash drew samll Colt automatic pistol, which ne thrust in front of his captor Blyins re- leased control of the car in order to save his life. and knocked the pistol from Jones hand. Released from the guiding hand the car ran off the road and turned completely over. Bivins was injured about the limbs and feet al- though none of the other occupants Of the car were hurt. With the aid of the two prisoners with whom he first started he was able to retain the custody Of Jones and later turned him over to tfe county authorities. passing automo- bile took the parties to their destination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
Scott Chesnutt to Call
 Game at the Colonial

Scott Chesnutt will call the fourth game of the worlds series between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox at the Colonial today. The game will be called promptly at 1 o'clock. as that hour represents the difference between the time here and in New York. Scotty keeps the crowds we'll entertained while calling the games and record crowd is expected today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
PRESIDENT MARKHAM
 INSPECTS PROPERTY

Charles H. Markham, president of the Illinois Central railroad and chairman of the board of directors of the central of Georgia, will spend today in Birming- ham. President Markham likes this city very much and on each trip here spends at least day in looking over the rail roads property. He will leave tonight for Memphis over the Frisco line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
At Loew's Bijou

Fair visitors and regular patrons of Loew's Bijou will be attracted by the splendid programme of igh-grade en
 tertainment provided in the new bill for today, tomorrow and Saturday Heading the vaudeville attractions Is "The Electrical Venus.' pretty girl experiments in electricity. June El- vidge will star in an appealing photo drama, Shall We Forgive" Loew's News Weekly will show the latest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
VIVIAN MARTIN AT
 COLONIAL THEATRE

Beautiful, talented Vivian Martin will be seen at the Colonial today in won derful Lasky production, '"The Trouble Buster" She is supported by an able cast which includes many well known screen performers. "The Trouble Bus ter Is delightful comedy and is one of the best vehicles for the talent of the popular star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Marc Link features suits and overcoats at SIP to s3O
 M. Well & Bro. have the new sport suits, tailored by Hart schaffnes < Marx.
 Loveman. Joseph & Loeb print full page of store news.
 Porters features Boyden shoes for men-$l0 to S13,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
CUT THIS OUT-TT IS WORTH
 MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS, Cut out this slip,
 enclose with Dc and mail it to Foley & Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago,
 H., writing your name and address clearly You will receive in return a trial package containing Foleys Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds. and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back. rheumatism, back ache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for constipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
At the Lyric

of vaudeville's best known entertainers, and Brenda Fowler and company. in The Spirit of '76,'' are the headline at traction on the new bill of high-class Keith vaudeville to be presented this aft ernoon matinee.
 Hunting and Francis will entertain in a vehicle they call Love Blossoms and it is said to be vaudeville treat. Tn "The Spirit of '76'' Brenda Fowler and have an act that appeals 10 and is a clarion call of 1917.
 Alexander Brothers and Evelyn, the worlds greatest ball bouncers, Pistel and Cushing in "The Stranded Minstrels" and The Three Chums" are on the pro- cramme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11

news in pictures. and there will be some comedy reels. Other acts are Ben Smith, the Black Caruso." MT. and Mrs Sidney Payne in comedy sketch, Will and Kemp in acrobatic stunts and Hooper and Burkhart Ill musical comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
Red Cross Auxiliary of
 Highland Methodists

The Red Cross auxiliary of the High land Methodist church will hold an all- day meeting at the church, beginning this morning at 10 o'clock. All members are requested to attend and bring any knit ting they have completed In order that the articles may be turned in at the headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
War Pictures at Lyric

The management of the Lyric theatre announces that beginning next Mon- day, in addition to its regular programme of five acts of Keith vaudeville, he wonder picture of the day, 'The Retreat of the Germans at the Battle of the Ar ras." will be presented
 This picture will be shown in five epi- sodes, the first episode to be shown all next week and two episodes each week following. It will be an added attraction with no advance in prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
Local Data ,ol1rs ending at ' p. m., Oc-
A Thousand Members
 in Line of Parade

Chairman F. E. Butler of the veterans parade committee, re- ruasts all members of the Civic as- sociation to report at the associa- tion headquarters at 0'30 o'clock this morning for the purpose or joining in the big parade. At this time badges, flags and hatbands will be distributed, md 1t is ex- pected that fully 1000 members will be in line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
DEATHS

Dial. Mrs. Laurn-Ager "A, died at the family residence. 828 Huntsville avenue, yesterday morning at 1:15 o'clock. Funeral services over the remains will be held from the resi- dence this morning at 10 o'clock. with interment at East Lake ceme- tery. Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11

For Nursing Mothers and Pale, Sickly
 Children
 The Old Standard general strengthen- ing tonic. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. arouses the liver, drives out Malaria and builds up the system. A sure Appetizer and aid to digestion. con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
PERSONAL

Mrs. w. T. Newman of Huntsville Is visiting her brother, Dr. J. w. Barcaly. during the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, october 10.-Forecast Tor Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday and Friday.
 Georgia: Fair Thursday and Friday. not much change in temperature. Tennessee: Fair and warmer Thursday; Thursday partly cloudy; warmer east portion.
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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
LANKFoRD HIGH SCHOOL

LaEkford High School term open
ed with a good number Of students.
The opening was quite success, q
great many of the patrons being pres
ent to encourage Prof. Goodman and
his assistant teachers in their work,
hoping to make this the most sue
cessful year of the school work.
Prof. Barnhill and others includ-
ing representative from Washing
ton, D. c., in the interest of the
school work have visited the school,
and we're very much pleased with the
situation.
On Tuesday evening, November ID
Hon. David Burkhalter of Mckenzie,
delivered fine address ON the army
Y. NJ. c. A. They contributed to the
cause very literally.
Rev. Mccoy preached very in
teresting sermon Sunday, November
10, in the afternoon to a large aud
fence, and it was very much appre-
ciated.
The community is planning to OBJ
serve Thanksgiving here and every
one is invited to come and bring
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
BIG COMMUNITY FAIR
Big Dolngs Planned for Trszevans
for Saturday

Extensive preparations have been
made for the annual community fair
that is to be held at the Irrelevant
high school building on tomorrow.
Farmers win place on exhibit the
choicest of the farm products, in
GLIDING corn, beans, peas, potatoes,
poultry, live stock, and the women
of the community will place ON ex-
hibit the best of their canned goods,
domestic arts and other things.
Many prominent educators are on
the programme for the day, includ-
ing ex-Supt. Il. L. Jones Of public
instruction, and who is now president
Of the Middle Tennessee State Nor
NAL at Murfreesboro; State High
School Inspector Albert Williams,
Prof. Smith, of Nashville, Prof.
Harry Clark of the University Of
Tennessee, Prof. Brown Of Chatta-
nooga. Also representative Of the
West Tennessee State Normal at
Memphis and other teachers. All
county teachers are expected to at
tend and dinner viii be served free
on the campus at noon.
This promises to be one Of the
very best community fairs that has
been given in the county. Irrelevant
is the center Of fine farming and
truck growing section and the peo-
pie are expected to be liberal in plac-
ing exhibits and in assisting in max
ing the day big success.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
SITE PURCHASED

One hundred and three acres of
ground, lying just beyond the West
Tennessee experiment station, one
mile west Of Jackson, has been pur-
chased as a site for the big M. C. r.
Institute which is to be built at a
cost Of 100000. DR.. Cleanth Brooks
DR.. A. E. Clements, G. T Fitzhugh
and other prominent men are in
charge Of the campaign to raise funds
and make plans, The institution is
under the direction Of the Memphis
conference Of the Methodist church.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
cnuNrY AssIsTANT

Fuel Administrator Myer has been
appointing assistant administrators
for the various counties Of the state.
James A. Robins Of Mckenzie is the
fuel administrator for Carroll county.
We hope the department will give US
some aid in the way of securing
coal. The railroads and mines have
practically cut Huntingdon out Of the
count and spell Of severe cold
weather would mean much suffering
to our people on account Of a lack
of fuel.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
TEACHERS EXAMINATION
important Letter TO Teachers Of
Carroll County

Superintendent S. w. Sheriff. has
addressed the following letter to the
various school superintendent in the
state regarding the approaching ex-
aminations to be held for teachers
on December 2O-21.
my Dear Superintendent - The
next examination will be held Dec.
20 and 81. There will be no exami-
nation on the reading circle books,
but there will be a professional exami-
nation as prescribed by law, While
this examination will not be techni-
cally based upon these books yet the
subjects treated by them are so essen
tial / shall confne the questions large
" to these subjects. Any one with pro-
fesiOnal Judgment to teach school
should be able to answer the ques-
tons whether he has read the books
or not.
"The last Legislature placed music
and drawing upon the list of re-
quired subjects to be taught in our
public schools. |, therefore, must in
clude these in the next examination.
I4can promise your teachers the ex-
animation will be very easy this time,
but will gradually grow more diff
ficult as the teachers have time to
prepare themselves on these subjects.
Il hope you are seeing to it that
your teachers are teaching both the
subjects. Very truly yours,
rs. W. SHERIFF."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
HINDENBURd LINE
Smashed by British---Oermans
Taken by Surprise

The great Hiindenberg defense
line upon which the Germans had
builded hopes of holding the British
back into the open territory has been
smashed, and the Germans were
taken by surprise.
The official report issued Wednes-
day shows that the attack, the most
gigantic yet attempted by the British
forces in France, was launched Tues
day morning at dawn, a large num-
Der Of tanks moving out ahead of the
infantry. No artillery preparation
was made before the attack, and the
sudden assault took the enemy COM
pletely by surprise. Thousands Of
prisoners and number Of guns were
captured, but the I totals have not
been announced.
The advance Of the British was
continued Wednesday afternoon.
Many thousand prisoners were taken
as q result Of the first days raid.
The Germans we've reported to be
fighting Wednesday with stifrened ne
sistance and more determination.
but it is claimed that they are on
their last lines Of defense in the sec
ton attacked.
The territory extended over 80
mile front and several miles deep and
many towns fall to British as the ling
is advanced.
The situation in Russia does not
improve any, but the Italians are
making better stand and things look
more hopeful there.
The officials at Washington regard
the Hindenburg drive as the greatest
blow dealt the Germans since Che
war started.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
cREEN-PAFFoRD

Mr.. Ollie Green and Miss Lila PAT
ford, of the Hico community, were
married last Friday night and the
marriage was followed by some rather
sensational happenings. 1t is a
young couple and there were objec-
tons to the marriage and they had to
evade the vigilance Of the irate par
ents of the bride. This they sue
ceeded to do and at about 2;S0
o'clock at night the ceremony was
said by some one at Paris.
They returned home Saturday
morning and the groom and his father
Perry Green, were placed under ar
rest by Sheriff Kirk, charged with
kidnapping the Pafford girl. They
gave bond and the trial viii be held
in Huntingdon, Saturday.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
LOSES rs LIE

The following special from Milan
will be interesting TO Mr.. Lanes
friends here, where he attended
school and also assisted in packing
vegetables here once:
r. H. Lane has received tele-
gram from Shreveport, La, announc-
ing the death of his brother, Neal
Lane, which occurred when hotel
in which he was sleeping burned. He
was caught in the fire with no means
Of csepe. His body was taken to
his home in Gibson, five miles west
of here, for interment. He was prom
inently connected, and is survived by
his wife, is parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Lane; a brother, r. II. Lane,
and four sisters.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
+ T. S. RECITAL.

There will be recital at the j. I
s. tonight friday beginning at
8 o'clock, The recital will be given
by the departments of music and eX-
preston. Quite an elaborate pro-
gram has been prepared consisting of
music and readings in which num-
Der of the students will take part.
There are twenty-seven items on the
program and those who attend may
expect something good. The patrons
and friends of the school are invited
to attend
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
Y. N. {. A. FUND
Jackson Mistrict Overreaches the
Minimum Quota

The State of Tennessee has large
ly over subscribed its quota in rails
ing the Army Y. M. C. A. fund, The
minimum quota of the Jackson dis
trict has been over reached several
thousand dollars.
Carroll county belongs to the Jack
son district, and while those having
the campaign in charge in Carroll
have not given out any figures it is
believed Carroll will be one Of the
banner counties when the full re-
turns are in. In this county subscrip-
tions will be taken on up to the last
of the week and those who have not
subscribed should not fail to do SO.
The Jackson district was asked to
give $4,000 the sum will reach near
ly double that amount. Practically
every one of the twelve counties in
this district viii over subscribe its
quota. Tennessee, it looks now like,
will be the banner state in the south.
An effort is being made to make
the total subscription for the United
States $50,O00,0O0 instead Of $S5,-
100000
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
REGISTERED AUTOS

There have been registered in Ten
nessee for 1917, 48,O14 automobiles
and trucks compared with 81, 800 for
1916. The number for Carroll county
is 287. This means that there is a
car or truck for every forty-fve per-
sons in the state and one for every
eight-tenths of square mile of terri
tory in the state. The estimated total
value of these machines is fully
$4,000, 900. The state tax received
from these registrations total $685.
246.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
TO TEACH PATRIOTISM
Sheriff. Writes TO County Super
intendents on Subject

Supt. s. w. Sheriff. is anxious to
impress upon the pupils of the var
ious state and county schools in Ten
nessee the fact that the United
States is now engaged in most ser
ious conflict for democracy and
humanity and also to show to young
Tennesseans the path Of patriotism
Accordingly he has addressed the fol-
lowing self-explanatory letter to the
respective superintendent:
my Dear Superintendent: 1t is
needless to remind you that we are in
war. We are, believe, at most
critical period, time when am sure,
our teachers cna do, much to in
fiuence the people of our state to do
their patriotic duty. Our good peo-
pie will do this if correctly informed
and there is no better way to inform
them than through our schools.
MAY l ask that you request your
teachers to talk at least once a week
to their schools, giving such informa-
ton as the pupils can carry home,
thus causing their parents to do their
duty intelligently. The public must
be prepared to make any sacrifice to
win the war and much Of this prepare
ton can be given through our schools.
Il hope your teachers viii give a
patriotic response to your request.
Very sincerely
IS. w. SHERRILL."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
SURVEYORS MOVE

The Memphis to Bristol surveying
party who have been stopping at the
Johnson Hotel for the last six weeks
left last Tuesday for Porter's store.
They viii make that headquarters
until they complete the survey to the
Madison county line. It will likely
take them month more TO complete
their work in this county.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
ARM BROKEN

Houston Johnson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. W. Johnson, happened to a
very painful accident last Monday.
He was assisting his brother gather
corn. Stepping on a wheel to get out
of the wagon his foot slipped throw
ing him to the ground with consider
able force. He fell on his left arm
breaking it just above the wrist A
physician was called and the wound
dressed. He is getting along niiely
but it will be sometime before he can
assist in gathering in his crop.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
MADE MORE SECURE
Man With Dependent Cannot Be
Taken Out Of Order

Men of draft age with dependent
relatives are placed in a more secure
position under the new regulations
to govern future operation Of the Sc
lective draft law made public today
by Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder.
While deferred classification under
the new plan, which replaces all dis
charge or exemption certificates, may
be revoked when granted for any
other cause, there is no way in which
men with dependents can be called
Rp for service out of their turn. Adj
ded protection for dependents is Sc
sured by the requirements in cases
where the registrant seeks to waive
his deferred classification status that
waivers also must be obtained from
those dependent upon him before he
can be taken into the military service.
The effect Of the regulations is to
close the ranks Of the army and navy
or marines corp absolutely to men be-
tween q and 81 years where they
have dependents upon them who
would suffer if they went to the
front. Local boards are constituted
judges Of all such cases.
For the first time, also way is
provided in which men physically un-
fitted for front line duty in the army
and yet able to do some part Of the
work Of 2 soldier, ray he called fer
limited military service behind the
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
THE OPEN SEASON

There seems to be some contro-
versy in Carroll county as to the
open season for shooting quail. IN
der the general law the open season
is from November 10 to January /,
but Carroll county is under a special
law making the open season from
December / to February /. When
the season opens don't try to kill
them all but conserve them as much
as possible for the benefit Of others.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
DOCTORS MEET

The Carroll County Medical Asso-
citation was held at Mckenzie last
Tuesday. DR.. J. d. Todd and DR..
J. Fl. Williams had the meeting in
charge and made it quite pleasant
for the visiting physicians. The pro-
gram consisted of review and gen.
eral discussion Of important features
brought out in the Southern Medical
Association at Memphis.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
lines. Physical exemptions may be
granted by local boards to create this
new classification.
DOCTORS AT MEMPHIS

Drs. J. W. Mccall, B. C. Dodds
and J. B, Cox attended the annual
meeting Of the Southern Medical As
ISOLATION at Memphis last week. 1t
is said to have been one Of the best
meetings in the history of the orga-
nization. A number Of states were
represented and subjects of interest
were ably discussed. Our local ply
sicians returned feeling amply paid
for the trip.