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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
ORDNANCE NO. 635-C.
An ordinance to create an art commis-

An ordinance to create an art commits sion of the city of Birmingham Be it ordained by the commission Of the city of Birmingham as follows; Section l. That there is hereby ere ated and established for the city or Birmingham a. commission to be known as "The Birmingham Art Commis- | sion," whose duty it shall be to con sider and recommend to the city com mission for approval or rejection all ap- plications, petitions or requests TOT the privilege or right of erecting in the parks or other public places of the city | (except cemeterifs) monuments, stat ues, memorials, tablets and other sim | liar structures or devices; and said
 commission shall act in an advisatory capacity to the city commission in re- gard to such matters.
 Sec. 2. The art commission shall con- 1 sist of seven members, one Of whom
 shall be designated by the city commits sion as chairman, and all of whom snail be elected by the city commission as soon after this ordinance as practicable
 The terms of office of the members or
 said art commission shall be two years | from the date of their election and until their successors are elected and oualified Four members of the art commission shall constitute quorum for the transaction of business and the commission shall prescribe it's own rules of procedure. The members or said commission shall serve without lcompensation and shall enter upon their duties as provided herein immediately after their election. In the event of vacancy in said commission from any cause the city commission shall within two weeks thereafter elect another per son who shall fill the unexpired term
 caused by such vacancy.
 Sec 8. All applications, petitions or requests for the right or privilege or
 erecting monuments, statues, memorl- als. tablets, etc., in the parks or other
 public places of the city (except ceme- |, teries), and all plans, designs and specl-
 fications for same shall be referred and
 submitted by the city commission to
 the art commission hereby created, ana
 no monument, statue, tablet memorial
 or other similar structure or devlce { shall be erected or constructed in any
 park or other public place (except cem' :. eteries) without the consent or the com
 | mission of the city of Birmingham which consent shall not be given untl
 after it has received in writing th'
 report of the findings of the art com 5 mission with reference to such plan a design, specification and location there s If which report the city commission 4 may adopt or reject in whole or III par as it may see fit, and any person snai " have reasonable opportunity to b. a heard upon such application, petition V or request, and shall have the right t k produce any data or evidence he ma, l. desire The report of the art com l. mission shall in every case be made t n the city commission within reasonapl
 time after the submission Of any ap lx plication, petition or request
 al Approved June 25, 1919.
 2, N A. BARRETT, 's President of the Commission. T., A true copy
 :. H. S. RYALL, City Clerk. T. Age-Herald, June 26. 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
Legal Notice


 The State of Alabama, County oh Jef-
 ferson.
 J. Frank Rushton, W. J. Rushton and R. T. Daniel the holders of all the capital stock of the National Coal ana Coke company "a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Alabama, desiring to dissolve the said corpora ton, as provided by section S510 of the code of Alabama of 1907, it Is hereby agreed by and among the said J. Frank Rushton W. J. Rushton and R. T. Dan tel that the said corporation be dis solved. and that all necessary acts to effect said dissolution be performed. | In witness whereof, the said J. Frank Rushton, W. J. Rushton and R. T. Daniel have hereunto set their hands and seals on the 18th day of August. 1oS. and the said National Coal and Coke com pany has caused its name and corporate seal to be hereunto affixed by its presi- dent on the 18th day of August, 1s1S, who is thereunto duly authorized.
 J. FRANK RUSHTON. L. s.) il W. J. RUSHTON. h. S.) R. T. DANIEL. G. S) l NATIONAL COAL AND COKE CO By J. FRANK RUSHTON,
 | Its President.
 l R. T. DANIEL Secretary.
 The State of Alabama, County of Jef-
 ferson.
 I. c. M Price, a notary public in and for said state and countys hereby cer- tify that J. Frank Rushton, w. J. Rush. ton and R. T. Daniel, whose names are signed to the foregoing agreement and
 who are known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being in- formed of the contents of the agree ment, they executed the same volun- , tarily on the day the same bears date ' Given under my hand. this the 23d ) day of August, 1918.
 c. M PRICE, Notary Public, Jefferson County. Ala The state of Alabama, County of Jef- II ferson. L c. M Price, a notary public in and
 for said county in said state, hereby Il certify that J. Frank Rushton, whose name as president of the National Coal
 and Coke company. corporation. IS Il signed to the foregoing agreement, anc H who is known to me, acknowledged pe' II fore me on this day that, being in II formed of the contents of the agree Il ment. he, as such officer. and with full II authority, executed the same volunta H rily for and as the act of said corpo' II ration.
 Il Given under my hand. this the 2St Il day of August, 1918.
 Il Notary Public, Jefferson County, Ala. II The State of Alabama, County of Jef II ferson.
 III I hereby certify that the within in III strument was filed in my office 10 HI record October 12, 1918, and duly re HI corded in volume of interpretations MI page PAP, on this 2Sth day of Octo HI ber. 1918. J. P. STILES. HI Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

health department, and the report that was turned in from the laboratory, Mayor Jones states that two analysis have been made of the water, one by pr. Bean or the county board on June 21, and another by Dr. k. M. Duncan. made June 2S, ana received by the mayor this afternoon pr Duncan in his report states that the water is in excellent condition, the for mer report containing a clause stating 'presumptive B. Coli, 10 to c-c." Neither report showed typhoid baeilli in water and the mayor is sure there is no foun- dation for the reports that are being cir culated in regard to the spread of ty- phoid in the city. Only six cases of ty- phoid fever has been reported from the whole district to the health officer, V. o' Bishop.
 Invitations have been issued by Fan nie Grace Bailey and Xavier Kean to a party at the residence of Mrs. E. E. kean, honoring Treva Love of Nashville, Tor Thursday afternoon. The hours are from to o'clock. and number of little tolks have been invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, June 25.-(SpeciaD.-The Red Cross will be specially honored at the community sing Sunday afternoon, June 29 and a number of special features will be on the programme. J. K Brockman' chairman of the home service work or Jefferson county, will explain the work of the department in a talk which he will make during the sing. Miss Lucy Knox. a returned Red Cross nurse, wilt also make short talk, while Mrs. Mary Gillen and Miss Berney Gillen, of the recreation department of the Red Cross, will appear on the programme. Besides the orchestra and special song features, Mrs. Ike Marks will render a violin solo which is always enjoyed by Bessemer audience.
 Director B. L. Michaelson being inter ested in the amount of good accomplish ed by the home service section Of the Red Cross here, believes the public will be interesting in the information that will be contained in some of the talks to be made.
 The local work of the home service de- partment has recently been reorganized' and with C. H. Stevenson as chairman, the office will be kept open three after moons each week, Mondays, Wednesody ; and Fridays, with patriotic women Of the city in charge. The work is being oone largely by members of the Civic league, to whom Miss Corinne Chisolm, field secretary, appealed at a recent meeting for visiting committee.
 An ideal tennis court has been fitted up on Third avenue near Twentieth street in the business section, and VIII be used by the boys in the Y. M. C. A. recreation department. The ground IS being we'll prepared under the direction of R. L. Coons, and an inclousure of wire was made on the street entrance Wednes- day. On the other three sides are the brick walls of buildings on adjacent lots making a shaded, secluded court in which to play games. Besides tennis. MT Coons plans to have games of volley ball, hand ball and other games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
OFFICERS ELECTED

At a meeting of the Bessemer chapter No. 110, Royal Arch Masons, Tuesday evening, the following officers were elect ed for the year: H. M. Sharp, high priest; H. c. Ozley, king; T. 0. Lathem, scribe; John Golden, treasurer; T. J. Jones, sec retary; Frank Ball, captain of the host; S. c. Hurd, principal sojourner; D. . Worthy, royal arch captain; T. M. Par sons, H. E. Guy, R. B. Donald, masters of the veils; W. R. Battle, chaplain George Whitley. trustee. The officers will be installed at the next meeting Tuesday evening, July S.
 Following the meeting at the Masonic hall, a banquet was enjoyed at the Bright Star cafe, where covers were laid for 10, G. E. Whitley acted as toastmaster, ana several interesting talks were made. Hlgn Priest H. M. Sharpe was presented wltn a handsome watch charm by members of the lodge, the presentation being made by pr. R. P McTyeire during the ban ouet. The charm is a thirty-second de' gree emblem with which was presented a gold chain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
BIRMINGHAM MAN REGA|NS HEALTH Relieved of Cough Eleven Months Ago and Is Still We'll.
 TOOK LUNG-VITA MT. Hammett Says Its 2
 Wonderful Medicine

"Eleven months after taking Lung-Vita am well and in excellent health," says MT. Harry A. Hammett, 222 N. 18th St. Birmingham. Ala.
 'I took Lung Vita for severe cough I had had for several months, and IL gave me relief quickly. am very glad to recommend this wonderful medicine to anyone suffering with cough" l Lung-vita is a preparation made from l barks, tops, leaves and medicinal oils of known value. It gives relief from stuo- , born coughs, colds, asthma, whoopins cough, and bronchial troubles by remov-
 ing the cause. It is perfectly safe TOT
 young or old, as it contains no morphine heron, opium or other narcotfs.
 Get bottle from your druggist today
 If he won't supply you write Nashville
 Medicine Co.,, for free booklet.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
MEMORIAL FUND

The memorial fund drive which has Mrs. Joe Smith as chairman for the Birmingham district will be started this morning. The Eastern Star chapters will have their members to do house to house canvassing during the early hours of the morning each day until the drive closes on July 4. be placed in the business section during the closing days of the drive.
 The following chapters will nave the work in charge in this district, Fairview, Mary Echols chapter; Ensley, Cunning ham and Aster chapters; Pratt City, Alena Seay chapter; Vivian, Brundlge chapter, Fairfield, Beele Ash chapter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The marriage of Miss Annie Sue Pitts, daughter of Mir. and Mrs E. B. Pitts, to MT. James Harvey Ardis was quitely solemnized at the home of the brides parents on Avenue G last evening at o'clock. On account of a recent be- reavement in the groom's family only the near relatives of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. J. c. Persinger.
 The bride was becomingly attired in a blue travelling suit and carried brides noses.
 Following the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Ardis left for Chattanooga and enroute from there they will visit relatives in Huntsville, the former home of MT. Ardis.
 On their return they will make their home at the Plaza noted in Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
434 LEAVE OGLETHORPE
 RX Assaoiated Press

Chattanooga, June 25.-Four hun dred and thirty-four Germans interned ar Fort Oglethorpe left here today for Charleston, where they will embark on the steamser Martha Washington for their native land.
 They were under guard of squad of soldiers commanded by Capt Ranwich Bissell, who will accompany the aliens until their arrival at some German port Another contingent of about 400 are to Tears ir flaw days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
EASTERN STAR ELECTION

At a meeting of the Cunningham chapter No. ! 24 Order of the Eastern Star Tuesday evening the annual cleo ton of officers was held with the follow ing results: worthy matron, Mrs. Maude White; seeFetary, Mrs. Etta Smith; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Chajnowski; con- ductress, Mrs. Ida Falkner; associate conductress, Mrs. Mary Dunlap; marshal, Mrs. Anna Frink; organist, Miss Agnes Howard; Ruth, Mrs Rena Hair; Esther, Mrs Lidia Swann; Martha, Mrs Winnie Townsend; Electa, Mrs. Edna Gilbert; warder, Mrs. Rosa Crossett; sentinel, F. M. Casey.
 The installment of these officers will take place at the next regular meet mi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

State of Alabama, Jefferson county
 Carrie Laivley, deceased-Estate Of.
 Letters of administration upon the es- tate of said decedent, having been grant, ed to the undersigned, on the llth day of June, 1919, by the Hon. J. F. suies, judge of the probate court of Jefferson county. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said es- tate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred.
 M U MADDOX, Administrator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
Notice of Sale

Under and by virtue of an order or sale made on the 18th day of May, 1919 by the probate court of Jefferson county, Ala, I. B. M Miller, as administrator of the estate of John H. Miller. decsaled will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at entrance on Third avenue to the courthouse in Birmingham, Ala. at ii o'clock a. m., on Thursday, the Sd day of July, 1919, the following per sonaI property belonging to the estate of said decedent, to-wit:
 Four Liberty Bonds, three for $5o each and one for $500. $500 stock in Roberts & Sons $50 stock in Protective Life Insurance company.
 ssoo stock in Advance Publishing com pany.
 $500 stock in Valley Springs Land com
 $500 stock in Alabama Presbyterian company. s100 stock in Southern Indemnity asso- 1 cia tion- s5 stock in National Compress Air Pow l CT company | s2oo stock In American Coal and Min | ing company. l and Fishing company.
 s5oo stock in Commercial Bank ane Trust company. d.
 $50 stock in Woodlawn Fraternity Lodg' | No. 525.
 Three notes of $500 each of Mrs. Kat Stockman and Wm- H. Stockman, secur ed by mortgage.
 s4oOo stock in Traders National bank
 $500 stock in Federal Farm Loan bonds 5000 stock in Realty Trust company Witness my hand this 10th day o
 June, 1919 B. M. MlLALSh' r, | As Administrator of Estate of John H l Miller deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
Unlawful Homicide Is
 Verdict in TrOncalli Case

Unlawful homicide at the hands or unknown and unidentified persons was the verdict rendered by Assistant Coro- ner John R. T. Rives Wednesday atter Investigating several witnesses con corning the death of Frank Troncalll, a well known Italian merchant killed Sunday night about 11:3o o'clock al the time he was closing his store
 The witnesses testified that about 80 Sunday night while Troncalh was closing his store, 2501 Avenue D, south three shots were fired and two white men were seen running from the neigh borhood.
 Members of the deceased mans family testified that they did not believe he met his death at the hands of any Black Hand society or as a result Of ven detta, as he was not member or any Italian society and they did not know of him having any enemies. Little additional information con corning the assassination of Troncall was given at the inquest held by the assistant coroner yesterday
 LEGAL NOTICES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
WATER SUPPLY

Alarming rumors have been spread Tn the city within the past two days III regard to the water supply or the cily' which is causing Mayor B. '. Jones no little concern. The rumors grew out or an analysis that is being made of the water through the. Jefferson county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

Samuel Stein Council No. 73, Royal ana Select Masters, will hold a meeting Frl- day evining, June 27, when the annual election of officers of the lodge will take place. There will also be work and other matters in closing the years work ol the Masonic body will be disposed or a' the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
Don't Be Cheated

Cheap limitations are on the market. Watch for Whistle bottle and Whistle" label.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
FIRE TRUCK RECEIVED

The fire truck ordered by the city sew
 eral months ago has been rece1ved anu
 is at the Alabama Great southern oepot The truck will be unloaded fr1day la, anu in stalled the city hall where it VII he out into immediate use The trucs was ordered from the Anerican-LaFranc company, Elmira. N. r., and cost aoou | $11 ,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
MRS. ALLEN ETELOW

Funeral services of Mrs. Allen Tetlow who died suddenly Tuesday afternoon will be held at 2:3O o'clock at St John Episcopal church. Interment at Elm wood. The following pallbearers have been named: James A. Little, Will Hur- lev. J. R. Humphries, W. T. Palmer, Wli- liam Crunk, and T. R. Moxley,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

The girls auxiliary of the First Bap- fist church will hold a meeting Thurs day afternoon at 4:So o'clock, The meet ing will be social gathering, and VII be held at the church. A programme will be rendered by the entertainment committee and refreshments will of served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
STILL CAPTURED

Officers W. R. Vines, w. C. Steele, '.
 N. Smithson and J. l.. Skates captured 75 gallon still about six miles southeast of the city Tuesday afternoon. The still was located between Parkwood and MOT gan and was almost completely buried in the ground in a densely shaded wooo-
 The officers were on tour of lnspec- ton, not expecting to locate a still at that point, when they saw two wnite men running very rapidly in an opposite direction from which they were approach ing. This led to a close search or the territory with the result that the larse styl was found. The stil showed evi- dences of recent operation. The mer escaped and no arrests were made II connection with the finding of the sull
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

The Jonesboro Methodist Sunday school will give a picnic at the Avondale park Friday, June Z. Arrangements nave been made for a through car ana those desiring to attend are requested to be at the church Friday morning promptly at o'clock, bringing lunch and car fare'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
RINNING-BROWN

of Miss Annie Brown, daughter of MT. and Mrs John R. Brown to James Bin ming, the wedding taking place at the Vivian Methodist church at S:9o o'clock with John R. Winner officiating. The personel of the bridal party included MISS Harry McCrorie, matron, Miss Janet Ben Harry McCrarie, matron, Miss Janet sen nine Miss Susan Lusk and Miss Annie Kirkwood. maids; and MT. Lawrence Johnston. best man. The groomsmen were, Harry McCrorie, Robert Brown, Robert Frederick and Ernest Brown ana the ushers were James Kirkwood, Albert Brown. John Johnston and John Brown
 Sadie Johnston and Ruth Brown were dainty flower girls and little frahceS May Spence was ring bearer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

ana deeper III O0DC
 From Pittsview: 3'The last hog sale of the season has recently been held by the Pittsview Live Stock association, L. IL Boykin sales manager. Two car loads, consisting of 131 head, were sold to the Eufala Products company, 17M cents being naid for the tops. Approximately $31, ,OO0 was distributed among the farmers adJa- cent to Pittsview."
 From Geneva: "A farmers and boys rally, with one of the largest auction sales of pure bred pigs in the state, takes place today. County Demonstration Agent k. L. King reports that 200 pure bred pigs are listed, ranging in size from small to full grown and representing the best lines of registered Duroc-Jerseys Hampshires and Poland-C -Chinas."
 On July 8, a sale of registered cattle will take place on Judge J. T. Stokeley's farm at ,Marbury.
 August 22, at Demopolis, a rooster sale will he held at Demopolis and it is stated that several hundred 'birds" of all kinds and degrees will be 'knocked" down to the highest bidder.
 Public scales committees are being or. ganized in large number of cities m the state to aid the farmers in marketing their . crops
 An average of 150 car loads of straw berries are shipped annually from Sumter, Greene and Marengo counties to northern
 
 cars from Cullman. 4
 Recently several farms of from 300 to 25OO acres each, in different parts of the state have been sold to parties who declare their intention of engaging in the live stock and poultry business. < Packing houses in Birmingham and Andalusia are said to be doing good busl- ness.
 A larger acreage than usualin corn and wheat and other grains has been planted, and the latest reports of crop conditions are very favorable More farmers are said to own automo- piles than ever before and tractors and farm machinery are being employed to greater extent than in past years
 The scarcity and recent unreliabll1ty of farm labor have made it necessary for the farmers to use farm machinery wherever possible. and the few experiments made II with it in the last year or two have been H very satisfactory H Alabama farmers were long time get ting their stride, but when once made to Il realize the vast difference between all Il cotton, at low prices, and diversified crops Il and live stock, at good prices and in great Il demand, they will not soon return to the Il old conditions. Il Yours for upbuilding, |. 11-0Z2x xl 1[
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

Mrs. M. V. Hood and children of Ten nessee are the guests of Mrs. H. D. Folmar. .
 Mrs Sam wynne has returned from visit to Union Springs. She was accom- panied by her sister. Miss Martha Jones.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-01-03
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas, it is provided b. law that
Justices of the Peace and Consta,les
shall be elected on the second Non
day in January of every other year.
and
Whereas, the elections for such pur-
pose are held in January of each odd
numbered year.
Now, therefore, it is proclaimed
and ordered by the Board of County
Commissioners of Bernalillo county
New Mexico, that an election VIII hc
held in said county on Monday the
18th day of January, 1919, and that
the object of said election Is to elect
one Justice of the Peace and one Con-
stable in each and every precinct Of
said county.
And it is further proclaimed and
ordered that said election will he held
in the various precincts of said Rer-
nalillo county at the following named
places, to-wit:
Precinct No. /. San Jose. at justice
of the peace office.
Precinct No. ,, Del Rio. at the
house of Teodocio Saavedra.
Precinct No. 3, Alameda, at the
house of Tomas G. Gonzales.
PrPcint No. 4, Ranches Ge Albu-
querque, at the house of Pedro Ro-
Nero.
Precinct No. ;. Barelas. at justice
of the peace office.
Precinct No. g. Los Padillas. at the
house Of Nestor Saavedra.
Precinct No. I. San Antonio. at the
house of Nenceslao Griego.
Precinct No. s, dos Griegos, at the
house of Gregorio Garcia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-01-03
PRISONERS FREED BY
B0LSHEVIKI RIOTERS

Nladiyostok, Dec. 30 tMonday. by
the Associated Press. --Bolshevik
sympathizers carried out a Jail deliv-
cry on the night of December II at
OmSk ami released EOS prisoners, in
GLIDING members of the Bolshevik con-
stituent assembly, according to de-
laycd advices reaching here from
Omsk. The Bolsheviki succeeded with
the Connivance of commissioned
OFFICERS of the guard in gaining en-
trance into the provincial prison. In
Guiding those released were 134 polti-
cal prisoners,