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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10

property lines at the intersection of 9th avenue shall be macadamized That the entrances to lots along all of said streets where the sidewalks are to be paved shall be paved the full width of the sidewalk for width of four feet with portland cement concrete sidewalk paving; and the driveways into lots and alleywayseshall be paved with vitrified brick on a cinder foun- ! dation the full width of the sidewalk and gutter.
 That vitrified clay drainage pipes, inlets and manholes of brick with cast | iron covers shall be constructed along | said street between said points. Section 2:-That said improvements ts | shall be made in accordance with the established grades on file in the office of the City Engineer for said portions | of said highways, and according 10 full details, drawings. plans, specifications and surveys of said work and estis | mates, which shall be prepared by the | City Engineer. as early as practicable | and placed by him on file in his office | in the City Hall not later than one | week prior to the date named in sec- | ton of this ordinance, where prop erty owners who may be affected by
 said improvements may see and exam en the same.
 Section s:-That the cost of con
 
 lassessed against the property abutting ; on the portions of the highways so 1 improved; provided:
 | (a) That the cost of improvem ent & at or upon street, avenue. alley or other highway intersections shall he assessed against the lots or parcels of land abutting on said highways so intersecting for one-half block in each direction.
 ~(b) That the cost of sidewalk inn provements on street and avenue cor ners shall be assessed against the lots abutting on or nearest to said inn provements: and the cost of sidewalk impro-emen at the intersection of any alley with a street, avenue or oth- CT highway shall be assessed in fair proportion against the respective lots or parcels of land abutting on or cor nering on the alley at such ntersec- ttion. tc) That no assessment shall exceed the cost of such improvements, or the increased value of such property by reason of the special benefits derived from such improvements. Section 4:--That the estimated cost of said improvements is $12.500. %. and that the Commission of the City of Birmingham will meet on the 23rd day of December. 1919, at the Council Chamber of the City Hall at three o'clock. p. m. to hear any objections remonstrances or protests that may be made against said improvements the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used Approved December 2. 1919 ~ N A. BARRETT. President of the Commission. true Copy. fsaasf H. s. RYAII4 City Clerk Age-Herald Dec. g. TO- 1919
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
improvement Ordinance
 No. 24-D

An ordinance to provide for eer-
 lain improvsments on Forty-third
 Street from Eighth Avenue to
 Tenth Avenue.
 Re if ordained by the Commission of the City of Birmingham, as follows; Section 1:-That 4srd Street from the north property line of Sth Avenue to the south property line or lVth ave nue shall be graded.
 That a 30 foot roadway along the center line of 43rd Street from the north line of 9th avenue to the south nroperty line of 10th avenue except across the roadway of 9th avenue shall be curbed with portland cement concrete combined curb and gutter. the curb and gutter to be six inches thick ana the gutter three feet wide.
 of 43Yd street shall be connected with the north and south curb lines of . 14 foot roadway on 9th avenue with inch by 20 inch circular granite curb ing of 10 foot radius.
 That the Eutters adjoining the gran ite curbing at the northeast. northwest, southeast and southwest corners of sth avenue knd 43rd street shall be paved for a width of three-feet with vitri- foundation.
 That the sidewalks on both sides of 43rd street from the north prop erty line of Sth avenue to the south property line of 10th avenue, shall be paved for a width of four 4) feet with portland cement concrete sidewalk paving, located one foot from and par aliel Ito the east and west property lines of 43rd street. respectively.
 That the roadway between the gut ter line on 43rd street from the north property line of sth avenue to the south property line of 10th avenue and extending to the east and west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until o'clock ?. m- Tuesday, December Is, 1919. for certain bttuiithic and sheet asphalt paving and other work in connection herewith under Improvement Ordinance No. 20- D. Specifications may be obtained ana plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals.
 JULIAN KENDRICK. City Engineer.
 Age- Herald, December 10. If, 1z and l5' fa11
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
GiIIett Bequeathed s1oo, 900

Worcester. Mass, December 9.-Speaker Frederick H. Gillett of the national House of Representatives is given sfo00OO in the will of his father law. Wilia$n E. Rice of Worcester. filed for probate today. Mrs. Gillett is given $1o0,000; her two daughters, Miss Frances Helen Hoar and Miss Louisa Ruth Hoar, are given $100.ooO each and an annual income of 5000 from a trust fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
HOUSES FOR SALE

SOUTH HIGHL.ANDS-Choic modern, Groom bungalow; built about 3 years ago; hardwood floors, grates, bath. gas, 1ights:, churches and schools convenient: good Eeighborhood; fronts car line;- con- venient to jitney service; s525e. $150O cash,s go Fer month. B. F. Eborn, s15 Empire Bldg. Main 1lS7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
LOTS FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE WANTED
FARM WANTED

If you have farm and will sell it cheaply. write me. giving size, loca- tion. price and terms; about pos session, etc. Address Box Ss, Springville, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K HoUsEs ron sHLE iOs

SOUTH HTGHLANDs-io-ro modern hom.; large deep lot: bitulithic street; block of car line: churches and schools convenient; 1cth Ave; $575o, 5000 cash. s5o month. B, F. Eborn, S15 Empire Bldg. Main f1N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

For Sale, in a good location on South Highlands, an attractive home, facing south; has large double living room, , dining room, large buffers pantry. kitchen, beam ceilings'4 large bedrooms hardwood floors throughout; mirrored doors in bedrooms, tile bath; double garage, servants room; house and grounds in perfect condition; possession of property; see this now and get set ted price sS5Na. Call T.. W. Quinn, Main 52S0. Jemison Real Estate & Ins. Co. PROPERTY WANTED-We have buy CTS for your property in the city and suburbs; we have many applications for homes along the Ensley car lines, also at Central Park, West End and Woodlawn; also for nice cot
 tages at North Birmingham; if you really wish to sell, list it properly
 so that we will be safe in giving you $ service, and we will sell it; if you @ can sell it yourself or you think z someone else can do the job better, we are not asking you to pay any attention to this ad. B. F. Eborn, 315 Empire Bldg. Main 1197
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10

SOUTH HIGHLANDS-Eas of 20th St. on Poplar St block of Highland Ave. :; 7-room, 2-story dwelling; furnace, grates; immediate possession: $500, sl500 cash, s60 month. B. F. Eborn, 3l5 Elm pire Bldg Main 1197
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10
210 ACRES
$40 ACRES

For sale, $40 acres of alfaka land, on black lime land, located in Sum- ter county, Ala, s E miles from De- mopolis. 14 miles from Livingston, the county seat, on graded county road; 300 acres open for cultivation; this is partly black land, balance heavy red land; balance in timber, which has been sold, purchaser having years to cut; the land on which this timber is. is lime land and black loam, very rich, is a fine pasture; this land lies level and slightly rolling; every acre can be cultivated with machinery; entire tract we'll watered with springs; this land will bring x to bale of cotton per acre and 50 bushels of corn; fine for other grain, or any clover or hay grasses; the entire place is fenced; there are no buildings but splendid building site on the gravel road; owing to the fact the timber has been sold, the owner is offering this land at only t15 per acre; it cannot be dupli- oAted for the money; the owner Yves on adjoining land; when the timber is, cut and cleared this will be the best and prettiest farm in Alabama. Will take some Bir- mingham income property in part pay. Remember. only s25 per acre. See me for further information
 J. w. BRAZEAL
 Smith -Throckmorton-
 Schultz Realty Go.
 POPS 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10

SOUTH HIGHI.ANDS-$5 -$5750; Broom resi- dence, 11th Ave. near Five Points; rent ing s75 month; fine apartment and resi- dence property, 5000 cash, $50 montt.; .. possession 50 days. B. F. Eborn, 315 Elm pire Bldg Main 11g7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-10

SOUTH HIGHLAND DS-Elegant home, S-room, south Of Highland Ave, east of Five Points; the best value in high grade home on the market. s10.000 cash; can arrange loan if wanted. B. F. Eborn. 3l5 Empire Bldg. Main 1197.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
COAL STRIKE is
ORDERED RESCINDED

After much of the matter for this
issue Of the Progress had been put in
metal the coal strike order was re-
scinded, in compliance with the Fed
eral Court order made by United
States District Judge A. B. Anderson,
at Indianapolis, Indiana. After an all
night SESSION in which the matter was
thoroughly threshed out the general
committee of the United Mine Work
ers decided to send the hundreds of
thousands of miners back to work
back to digging out the bowels Of the
Earth, the fuel to furnish warmth for
the coming winter. True the action
sas taken under protest but John L.
Lewis, acting president Of the Mine
Workers, said: "We are Americans.
We can not fight our government
All honor t othe miners--and now
may they get without delay, all they
need.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
MEN YOU HAD BETTER
PAY THAT DOG TAX

Notwithstanding the dogs of Hen
derson county have not been assessed
for taxation, if you have or have
charge of a canine you had better, for
your own safety, hunt up the trustee
and pay the dog tax. 1t can be said
that many have paid, many are still
paying from day to day and the pay
ment will continue, but under the cir
cumstances some are going to fail to
pay and at the February term of the
Circuit court it will be the sworn duty
of the Attorney General to push the
indictment of all who fail to pay the
tax.
In Chester and Decatur counties, we
are informed the dogs were regular
ly assessed, as should have been done
in this county-but that does not al
ter the fact that those who fail to
pay the tax are liable to indictment.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
FEEK WEBB DIES IN TEXAS.

Felix D. Webb, son Of the late John
Webb and Mrs. Catherine Webb, 1.-THE
latter surviving) was born, reared and
married in Henderson county, Tenn,
and departed this life at his home in
Deport, Texas, on last Saturday, Nov,
9Th, after having been IN declining
health for two years or more.
He was married to Miss Alice,
daughter of the late Elijah Cunning
ham and moved from this county to
Texas in 1901, where he has been en-
gagged in farming until forced by fail
ing health to cease work.
Surviving Mr.. Webb beside his
mother, as stated, are his wife and
four sons, F. D., Gragan, Clifford and
John, and seven brothers, Joe, Newt,
Sam, Will, John, Clyde and Claude,
and two sisters Mary MRS. ]. D.
Howard, Of Jackson, Tenn.,) and Miss
Ella, unmarried, who makes her home
with her married sister in Tennessee.
When the news came back that
Feek was at the point Of death, his
brothers Sam and Will left for Texas,
but did not reach Deport until four
hours after their brother had died.
Deceased was not q member Of any
church but was believer in the Prim-
tive Baptist faith.
The Webb boys are al likable and
have many friends, but none Of them
had the knack of making and holdinq
friends more than Feek. The Prog.
ress has mad many good friends In the
family and sympathizes with all Of
them In their loss.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
ARMIsTICEE DAY.

This, the greatest day, in many res
poets, our nation and the world has
ever known, was duly observed by the
people at Poplar Springs. About 20
soldier boys in uniform were present.
They presented a fine appearance
as they went through the different
drills and exercises and the people
sure did enjoy it. The exercises in the
church, consisted of music, prayers,
and short address by Rev. Louis
Jackson, j. l.. Holmes and the writer,
on the part of the citizens. Mr.. 0s-
car Douglass and Mr.. Walter Priiitt
made good interesting speeches in be-
half of the soldiers. They thanked
the people for the interest they had
shown toward the soldier in time of
war and also in peace. The good wo-
men served dinner and even after all
had been served they took up quite a
lot of fragments. 1t was decided to
commemorate this day by an annual
gathering at Poplar Springs. We hope
it will become great occasion and
help to keep alive the great princir
pies the boys helped to preserve.
7. J. STRIGKLIN.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
DEATH OF MRS COUNCIL.

Emma Elizabeth, daughter of David
and Mrs. Mary Below, was born July
10th, 1877 and as the beloved wife Of
c. F. Council, departed this life in
Lexington, Tenn, Nov. 9th, 1919.
Sept. 9th, 1904, she was happily
married to Mr.. Council who, with two
children, her father, mother, and
three brothers, survive her.
She was a member Of the Baptist
church and Rev. Fleetwood Ball, pas
tor Of the Lexington church, officiat-
ed at the funeral, after which the re-
mains were inferred in Lexington
cemetery.
Deceased was model wife, an af-
fectionate mother, a dutiful daughter
Ia good woman, and her good name
is priced as an invaluable heritage by
those who loved her and survive her.
The Progress feels for the bereft
husband deep and abiding sympathy
in the greatest loss that could posi-
bly, befall him.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
LYCEUM COURSE.

The teachers and pupils Of the High
school are united in their efforts to
bring to Lexington high class enter
tainment. A series of entertainments
by Redpath Lyceum will begin Now
20 and run through February. II we
meet with support in selling season
tickets, perhaps there will be fifth
number on the program. The High
School boys and girls will sell the
season tickets and you must not re-
fuse them when they come to you--v
help a good cause along. Each attrac-
ton comes highly recommended. The
talent the best available and conse-
quently the highest-priced. All low
ers of good music can i'll afford to
miss the Great Lakes Quartet. See
posters on the square. Help your
school along.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
LAW AND ORDER MEET
ING HELD IN JACKSON

The Law and Order meeting called
for West Tennessee, held in Jackson
Wednesday, was attended by the Cir
cult Court room well filled with peo-
pie, but we could not tell how many
were non-residents Of Jackson.
1t was our pleasure to take the ride
down on the midday train in compa-
ny with Governor Roberts and State
Fire Commissioner Walter B. Bell.
We had only the time to hear one
speech and but part of that--Gov.
Roberts-and we can say that His Ex-
cellency talked along line that would
behoove every law-abiding man to fol-
low in these days Of danger and un-
rest. Governor Roberts takes the po-
sition Of incorporating enforcement
of the law and pleads with the people
to hold up his hands in that all-impor-
tant work. He showed that law
breaking and general disregard for
law is rampant throughout the land
and that in East Tennessee there is in
circulation much of socialistic and an
archistic literature-in fact, in the
city of Knoxville there is published
paper filled with incendiary matter.
AT this late hour we have so little
space that this notice must be short
but we can say that every man in
Henderson county and elsewhere wor-
thy to be called an American citizen
ought to consider the conditions
which now confront us and do all in
his power to help restore the coun-
try to its normal condition-with inn
provemen on that.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
CYTHEREANs.

The Cytherean Literary Society
met Tuesday, Nov. 18th, and carried
out the following program:
At roll call each member answered
with a quotation from Longfellow.
The Japanese Of the United States"
Elizabeth Beasley.
Our Dead in France"-Ida Mae
Moss.
Current Events-Bert Youngerman.
Important Facts in the Life Of
Woodrow Wilson"-Alberta Holmes.
Reading of paper-Mary Thread
gill.
After the report o fthe critic, the
society adjourned.
Genevra Waller, Reporter.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
FOR SALE

For cash or Reasonable payments
"a good six-room house on N. Man
Street or old Jackson Stree. Just =
ished-2 good CRATES, con, tie be-
ment. Lot 20 feet front 30 4 - e
back, 200 feet deep. Butt - he n
myself but have work thai cans me
away from Lexington. AlAo nave FIR
sale 80 acres Of land with god house,
barn and other out ho1ses. .sJOd -
ton. Near city limit See ne q-.ek.
c. E. A.-4LL al
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14
REUNION MEETING OF
CONSTANTINE LODGE.

On Friday afternoon at two o'clock,
this week, there viii be reunion Of
the older members of Constantine
Lodge No. ga, F. & A. NJ, in the lodge
room and all the members are urged
to be present. Also work in the M. M.
Degree. Refreshments.
H. E. RILEY, w. M.
w. r. HOLLAND, Secy.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-11-14

/ am agent for Fairbanks, Morse
q Co.'s. Lighting Plants. There 10
none better. Price $325.00.
sold the first one received to DIR.
Mi.4m before 4 removed it from the
de-. 1.-THE day following its arrival
:. me if you want light.
Z. JONES.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-31

laughter a. he hurried TO the side door
ana escaped ~ the back stairs.
The elderly chapsron was en- hand
to introduce him. After several days
association the little party dropped
easily Into the habit Of s~fter-dinner
discussions. One evening the talk was
Of books.
Miss B, the same young lady
who weeks before had Intercepted
D, seemed to be the most active
In discussing books.
In vain the author racked his mem
Org for q suggestion as to why her
yoies reminded him of another voice.
"Mr. l.. tell as what you think
Of The Web Of Cold"
"I have reason to think highly Of the
book, and I know IL has proved O
small gold nine to the writer"
Really Then you know himr
chorussd the others.
"Hs 10 my best friend. I spend more
time With him than with any other
man."
HAS he red hair and does he wear
red tissf
mo; nor rings on his toes" said
D dryiy. "whyf
Because I asked him tfor the In
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-31

suranee people, to tell US when he was
born. BE syaded me with the silliest
answer. I'm On q spoon said he, but
I cant ind II jsst now"
II think he affects oddly" said the
elderly lady. drop The Web Of
Gold and come In for a game Of
bridge. everybody"
Our author returned from a tramp
one afternoon and discovered Miss
B alone. reading "The Web Of
Gold"
"The same book, Miss By You
must discover q fresh charm. May I
ask what 1t ISL"
"This is one. Shall I read tit"
please"
"A truly lovely sentiment" said the
girl, colorlng under the mans steady
eaxe. "But I'll wage the author ley
or fell In love with a pink-and-whlte
beauty"
"Contrariwise, he has" replied
D. "But he has never felt sure
until now that he might tell her so."
"You mean" stammered Miss
B. dropping the book and half
rising.
'"That you are the girl I love, and !
am the man without red hair) who
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-31
Quaint PACKING OF Eo0A

In many Korean towns one sees
piles Of eggs outside the shopa. done
up In straw rolls This n the Korean
method Of packing eggs Their are.
II q rule. ten eggs I n q roll. and the
straw casing Is 30 eieveriy twisted
and 20 strongly woven that It can %
moved without fear Of the eggs fali-
Ing out A native viii lift up Q roll,
place it across his shoulders and
march away. and though the roll may
sway dangerously to and fro is con-
tents always remain intact.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-31

wrote that book"
A little later. a. they strolled In to
Join the others. D said: Lett
tia, I'm going to make q search for
that spoon I: and al for the book. II has
brought me you, q treasure greater
than the net profits Of The Web OF
Gold"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-31
"WEB OF GOLD"

'GTry this man on the phone. for his
full name, will your
The young woman took the receiver
and Informed the man at the other end
of the line that the business firm OF
s. & Co. requested his full name,
She explained that the information was
necessary, as the firm woufd soon pub
iish q list of beneflciaries, etc.
~ B D; get lit"
"Please spell the middle name"
"B--
THANKS; please give me the date Of
your BIRTH"
A ghost Of a satirical laugh ema-
mated from the receiver.
"Why, I'll have to look 1t up, madam.
It's on the spoon given by q fond
aunt, and I've misplaced them both.
Sorry. Goodby."
Rapidly turning the pages Of "WhO's
Who in America" she found D.
A. B.; b. III; author Of THE
Web of Gold"
Annoyances encompassed D
that day. The Office boy went to q
game. His stenogrspher went home
early. Ill. The ice man forgot to fill
the Ice box. So the author of the best
seller closed his Office early and sought
diversion at a cafe.
Some days later he decided to re-
visit M. 1t was FIVE years since
his last visit to the rambling old
house embowered In trees. 1t was I'M
der new management, and an impulse
seized D to assume the name OF
Adam b. T.. His name was quite
fresh in the minds OF novel readers,
50, as he had gone there to recupsr.
ate, he felt quite justified In prsetic-
ing the small deception. The village
was so far inland that the chances OF
detection were slight.
He abandoned himself the next week
to outdoor life, fishing, trsmping
through woods Allied with pines where
he laid himself IN the fragrant earh
and dreamed Of plots and beroines Tor
his next good seller.
At table he met al elderly lady. en-
gagged to chaperon q group OF young
ladies. She had come In advance TO
arrange for their stay. On the day OF
their expected arrival Mr.. A. Is.
l. purposely absented himself.
trampIng six miles to . nearby noun
tain, where, at the only house. he ate
gladly the food offered him. Pushing
on to the mountains top. he found HIM
self In the direct path of q terrible
storm.
He resumed the descent, slipping
and stumbling. BY the time he had
covered the six miles to the village he
was aware that It was long past mid
Gay. l. saw to his dismay that
q group Of girls blocked his entrance
at the front porch. Before he could
decide whether to march boldly past
them, a vibrant voice called: Go
round the back way. man the land.
lord will give you something to eat"
He knew he must look b~edraggled, but
he az not IKE q thin, he resemoled
W. venus trann. He heard their
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-31
Hunting.

In Ceylon elephants are hunted
chiefly for sport. as they do not bear
so much ivory as the elephants Of
Africa and elsewhere.