The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Bessemer, March 9.-(Special )--News has been received in this city stating the death of Thomas Virbile Radcliffe, which occurred the last of February, somewhere in France. The deceased was born in Bessemer in 1893, and had re- sided in this city up until about eight years ago. when he moved to Louisiana His parents were MT. and Mrs Thomas Radcliffe, who made their home in south Bessemer for about D years. Mr. Rat cliffe enlisted in the army in Indiana, Pershing's army. He is survived by Ole brother, of Russellville. Tex. Particulars of his death could not be learned, but 1t is understood that he was killed on the firing line. MT. Radcliffe has many friends in this city who regret very much to hear of his death
 The subject for the Bessemer four minute men this week will be Income Tax" This subject is very important in view of the fact that all who do not pay these taxes before April will be subject to a fine. All single men and women who earn 5000 and over year are subject to this tax. while all married men and women who earn over 5000 a year will be taxed The four-minute men will explai nthis matter in detail to the public Monday, Wednesday and Fri day nights, when they will appear at the following places: Monday. Grand, George Ross; Princess, John T. McEniry: Dixie. Pinkney Scott; Wednesday. Grand. l.. l.. Lockwood; Dixie. J. P. Drum; Friday Grand, M. J. Brooks; Princess, P. M. Mathews; Dixie, J. E. Haffner.
 The local exemption board has listed the names of about 1900 registrants and turned them over to the local police au- thorities to locate if possible. These names are of registrants who failed to file their questionnaires. If located they will be prosecuted. Dr. E. P. Lacey of the local exemption board made phys ical examination of two transfer men, one reporting from Virginia, while the other came from Bibb county. One was rejected while the other passed the exam iration.
 Louis Dodd. negro, was arrested by Patrolman J. E. Braswell on charge of violating the prohibition law It is understood that the negro had 15 pints of bottled in bond whisky. He was given a hearing at 10 clock this morning be- fore Mayor Jones and was fined $10o and 1s0 days. The case of Tom. Long, negro who was charged with carrying a con cealed weapon, was also heard and he was fined $5N and costs. A number of other cases appeared before Judge Jones at this time.
 yrL Mrar issued today at the office of Herbert Ethridge, clerk of the probate court in this city,: Windom Goodwin and Miss Mae Wesley, both bof Yolande: E. H. Chesser and Miss Irene Turner of Bes- semer; James T.. Kinsey of Montgomery and Miss Retta Blondal; Edward Lewis of DolomiteAand Miss Mayis Jones.
 Claude Burgin. who for a number of years has been connected with the Republic Iron and Steel company at their general office in Strminsnam, has resigned his position and will leave March Is for Riverside, Cal. where he will engage in business.
 Andrew C. Mitchell, Jr, Is in re- ceipt of a letter from Lucian A. Spen- cer, formerly of this city but now with the Rainbow division somewhere in France, in which he states that the local boys were in good condition and enjoying themselves in spite of the hard training. Private Spencer de- scribes in very vivid way how the Alabama boys made their 20o- mile, hike and speaks with pride cf hcw the "Alabama boys went down the road and were highly compliment ec by the general" He also told of their longing to smoke and expressed a wish for some cigarettes. Mr. Spen- cer is a member of the machine gun company and is the youngest son of pr. l.. A. Spencer of this city.
 Willie Hollingsworth. 13-year-old negro boy, was arrested tonight by Officer J. c. Moorcr on charge of burglary. It is alleged the boy gained an entrance into the office of the Standard oil company of. this city last night and succeeded in escaping with s7.70 In money five pounds of cup grease and five gallons of cylinder oi. His case was referred to the ju- venile court
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