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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
LOCAL D0KEYSP
 BIG CEREMONIAL Big Class to Be Initiated by Specail Degree Team at
 Fraternal Hall

Everything is in readiness for the big .dokey' ceremonial which will be hetl at the Fraternal hall March 25, at which itiated. A special degree team has been selected for the work and at the cere- monial dokeys from every section of thu state will be in attendance.
 The following notice has been sent out by the officers of the temple:
 ITO all Loyal Arab Votaries of Alad- din Temple No. 15a, Dramatic ordef Knights of khorassan:
 Greeting
 Hail, Votaries Listen, O Arabs. Ye dusky sons of Islam. pay heed,
 Tt has come tos my attention that q vast horde of Tyra's has invaded the desert of Alabama and has made dire threats against the peace and dignity oi the followers of Mokonna.
 Therefore, l. your Royal Niblets, Graham Perdue Cat one time the maiT squeeze and high mutka muk of Damon and Pythias of the grand domain o Alabama the present XIX ruler of Sa laam, and all that roams the oasis o1 Birmingham command you rend youl garments ana CicdHSc yOuT peudl eXtTcIn ities and appear before me in fez ano sandals on the evening of the 25th day o Shaaban (March) in the Temple Wall; at Fraternal hall and assist in conduct ing these 50 or more Neaphytes over the burning sands of the desert. Herein fai not, but present yourself at the Temple gates.
 ..The Tiger has lasted for many smoons and is roaring lustily for blood and noth. ing less than the carcasses of 50 tyra: will appease his hunger and make hiir safe to caress. So, I command you nov come not alone but bring your share o tiger meat fest the royal beast rend yo, in his anger This is your official notic, as you will not receive a communication from Gene My royal decree, GRAHAM PERDUE, Royal vizier. q heard him say so. Gene Reed. mem Der of A. l.. $.
 "All applications must be in the hand; of secretary to be voted on the night o March 2A. word to the tyras: Sta, Good -natured"
 ..The Dokies will make an old man for. get his years, and turning back the scrol of time. transport him again to those blissful hours when mother used ts shingel.
 "Beware, Beware. He is after you There is only one way to avoid him. Sent your ok. for two simoleons and get ]! yellow card to our official Kaleckter. "INZER HOOD, City Hall"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
CENTENARY DRIVE
 PROGRESSES WITH '
 NEW DATES SET
Activities at Headquarters Marked - Meetings Held in North Alabama to
 Instruct Workers

Although the change of date for tho Eight Day Drive" of the Methodist Missionary centenary gives the workers several weeks additional in which to perfect the organization for the campaign there is no let up in the activities at centenary headquarters in Birmingham or throughout the north Alabama con- ference.
 As announced several days ago, tho dates fer the drive" are May 1925. in- stead of April T-May f. the dates origi- nally announced. This change of date is due to the fact that the Victory Loan campaign will be April 21 to May 10 and Methodits centenary leaders wish to give that campaign the right of way.
 An earlier date for the centenary drive could have been named, for the organi- zation of the churches Is now so near ly up to the standard that the drive for S35. .0O0, GOO could be launched April 13. ls
 was decided. however,. that to give to the Victory Loan such loyal support as American patriotism demands no finan- any measure interfere.
 In naming a date to follow after ths Victory Loan the Methodist churci, pledges for its people loyal support and liberal subscription during the campaign for the government loan.. The date for the centenary drive was fixed after con ference with Secretary of the Treasury Glass and his approval was given.
 Throughout the north Alabama confer ence meetings are now being held far the purpose of giving information to tha workers who are to lead the forces in the Flight Day Drive" meeting Is to be held in each of the 13 presiding elders districts in the conference. and at each of these district councils plans for the drive are gone over with the work CTS who come from various sections of tho district. w. Fl. Stockham of Birmingham is the campaign director for the north Alabama conference and has general oversight of this work He is assisted by Rev. Foster K. Gamble in holding these district councils. Most satisfac- tory progress is. reported in this depart ment of the centenary campaign
 The men who have been selected as district directors of the financial cam paign are: J. w. Roebuck. Oneonta; II. G. Stokes Ensley; Frank Bominck, Bir- mingham Judge J. F. koonce, Florence; R. o. Noojin. Attala; w. B Nixon. Hackleburg; w. F. Esslinger, Huntsville; J. R. Burton, Jasper; R. J Hooten. Roa- noke; George C. Douville. Dadeville: Judge NJ. N Manning, Talladega; pr. J. l.. Gunter, Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
HILL HELD GUILTY !. 0F MANSLAUGHTER IN SECOND DEGREE
Jury Return Verdict After Long Deliberation and I'm poses Sentence of IF
 Months and $500 Fine

eve. the jury. find the defendant
 guilty of manslaughter in the sec
 ond degree as charged in the indict-
 ment, and impose . penalty of IF
 months in the county Jail and fix
 fine of &5OO as an additional pun
 ishment."
 This was the verdict rendered by the jury in the case of w. M. Hill, charged with the killing of A. B. Sudduth, which has been on trial in the criminal d. vision of the circuit court for the past 10 days. An appeal was taken and the defendant was released on $500 bond which was made by R. A. Hill. William Prescott, S. J. Frauley, Louis T. Ham ilton and c. Rotholz.
 The case was given to the Jury TOT their consideration Friday afternoon al $50 o'clock and an agreement wa' not reached until 10 o'clock yesterday l morning.
 Following the reading of the verdic there was stir in the courtroom ane the defendant, who had appeared ratne' nervous while awaiting for, the fore man to read the verdict. calmed down. I The words, "as additional punish mentv were omitted from the verdic and Judge Fort, c. P. Beddow, attorney | for the prosecution, and John Altman for the defense. held, conference al the verdict was not properly drawn and the jurors were asked by Juds' Fort if they had not intended 10 i'm nose the fine as an additional punish ment and upon an affirmative answer the words "an additional punishment 1 were added to the verdict py cohseh of each juror, and counsel for boti sides.
 This case was one of the hardes fought murder trials held in Birming ham in many months and interest wal Intense. As soon as MT. Hill made bone he thanked the judge. the jury and al co,.rt officials for the many courtesie' l extended to him during the trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Officers Seize Illicit
 Still at Gate City

A 1O-gallon capacity illicit still, sev- eral gallons of whisky, and like amount of mash was seized by Deputies Long, Christian, Harris and Kemp yes terday afternoon at the store of Will Serrell, negro, at Gate City, who was arrested on charge of illicit distilling. According to the officers the still, sit uated in the rear of the store, was open to the public, and in operation when found.
 While in the same neighborhood the officers raided the home of Charlie WEite, a negro, living at Sixty-third street. and about a gallon of whisky was found. White was brought to jail on charge of violating the prohibit tion laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
RED LETTER RALLY DAY AT WOODLAWN
 METHODIST CHURCH

Harking back to olden times, the west Woodlawn Methodist church, at Fifth avenue and Forty ninth street, north. will hold 8 red letter rally day today, to which every member and the public generally is invited.
 Dr. H. A. Boaz, secretary of the church extension board, will preach at II o'clock in the morning. Lunch will be served on the ground, and at o'clock in the afternoon Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, and w. H. Stockham. presi- dent of the Birmingham Sunday School association, and other leading laymen, will make interesting talks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Maria ge Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the pr obate office yesterday
 G. T. Whaley of Warrior to Miss lsla May Wiglev-
 H. G. Bowden Of ....a-lta, Ga, to Miss Bessie E. Mitchell. a-..
 Louis A. Duffey of Elyton to Mis- Margery Pearl Jacobs.
 G. w. Lavis to Miss Mae Canoies.
 c. T. Gilbert to Miss Viola Davis.
 w. H. Chambers. Jr., to Miss Rub, Gray.
 Robert Johnson of Docena to Miss Ma ble Elliott. w. B. Smith to Miss Hazel Wilson. Don Arthur Kedely of Cardiff to Mis- Elberta Morgan. E. c. Adeis of Easonville to Mis- Lura Davis. J. T. Mason to Miss Ida May BeviI Arthur Graham of Morris to Miss Dekl Faucett.
 J. M. Ross to Miss Carrie Horn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
l.. SEWER RETURNS
 FROM NEW YORK

l.. Sevier, vice president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, re- turned yesterday from New York, where he attended the annual meeting Of the stockholders and directors of that com pany.
 The old board of directors was re elected and they in turn reelected the present officials, including J. w. Mcqueen as president.
 Mr. Mcqueen remained in New York to look after some business matters con nected with the company, and is expected home the first of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Anti Tuberculosis
 Association Meeting

pr. George Eaves. secretary, an nounces a most important meeting of the directors and members of the Anti Tuberculosis association at the Civic association cafe promptly at 3:s0 p. m. Wednesday, next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
JOHN M. BRADLEY GIVES HIS VERSION
 OF HIS ARREST AND
 SEARCH OF TRUCK
Local Attorney Feels Very Much Outraged Over the Treatment Accorded Him by Suspended
 Detectives

John Nj. Bradley secretary of the Bir- mingham Steel corporation and a prom inent young attorney who was subjected to arrest by officers Lee and Jones late Thursday evening, has given The Age Herald his version of the arrest Officers Lee and Jones were promptly suspended by the city commission following MT. Bradleys prompt acauittal by Judge Martin in recorders court
 MT Bradieys statement follows;
 "Intsmueh as the story of my untor- tunate and unhappy experience with the city's liquor hounds has already gotten into the papers. and in view of the fact that publicity has been given to what purports to be a statement made by the arresting officers giving their side of the case, I will be glad for you to pub fish a statement of my side of the af- fair
 You will recall that my late father, John c. Bradley, died few days ago at his country home near Morris, Ala back to his little farm to look after the things there. and returned to the city late in the afternoon with a small truck load of his things; the load consisting of several boxes and cases of jellies, pre- serves, canned fruits and vegetables. together with a small trunk filled with his clothing and personal effects
 q entered the city about 7:S0 D. m, having come through North Birmingham and going straight south on Twenty sixth street to First avenue, north where turned west, going over the Twenty second street viaduct; thence out Avenue R to Twenty-fourth street which was the best and most direct route to my mothers home on Cliff Road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
OUTRAGEOUS TREATMENT

.
 q must confess that l was thorough
 ly mad and indignant, and that, while
 on my way to the Jail. l made some
 very emphatic and punctuated remarks
 in the expression of my opinion of the
 outrageous and unlawful manner in
 which I was being treated. l am posi-
 tive, however. that l did not abuse the
 officers, themselves, and did not address
 abusive remarks towards them person ally
 Arriving at the jail. one of the of ficers began to search my car. put my hand on his shoulder and pulled him back, protesting that he had not pro- duced a search warrant. The officers then told me in substance and effect, that if I did not stop insisting that my constitutional rights be respected. they would lock me up Suddenly. and without any request being made that I submit to A search of my person. l was seized on all sides by Officers McGill and oth- ers and held firmly while Officer Me- Gill began to go through my pockets. l began to struggle of course. and was ierked about rather roughly and threatened with violence if I did not submit.
 "In the meantime, other officers had begun to search the car. Seemingly en- ragged because they found neither whisky nor weapon, which would warrant them in confscating my property. and because of my protest over my treatment, one Of them called out, Take him in and lock him up. l was then forced into the warden's office and reaching his desk, tried to stop. but my escort was again ordered by someone to take me into the }ail I then insisted that they would be violating another constitutional right in locking me up without giving me an op- nortunity to make bond. This they re- luctantly agreed to do.
 CAR SEARCHED
 "A few minutes later, the officers, having completed their search of the car came in and said that if I wanted to 20 they would withdraw all charges against me. I replied that I would be glad for them to let their charges stand. as was prepared to furnish bond and stand trial. The warden, whom I do not know, then said. Say. young fellow, you have got a whole lot to learn yet; do YOU want to beat it, or make bond on a charge of dsorderly conduct?' l replied that I was prepared to make bond on this or any other outrageous and fictitious charge which they could trump 1 up against me. ..I was detained in the warden's office until my friend James F. Hawkins ap- peared and signed an appearance bond .I was tried. Friday afternoon, in the recorders court on the charge of dis orderly conduct. and the court, aftel hearing the evidence. being ever mercifu
 and just. promptly discharged me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
REFUSE EXPLANATION

At Avenue E ana twenty y-lourtl street, car filled with men drew up alongside my car and they called out that they were officers and commanded me to stop. l obeyed. Officer Lee then stated that he would have to search my car. I asked him why. He replied, Well, we have been followig your car all the way from North Birmingham, and we believe that you have a load of whisky then told them courteously my name, address and occupations; also that l was the son of the late John G. Bradley. who had just recently died at Morris, Ala, and that the car was load ded with his personal effects. which I was trans ferring to his city home. He seemed to think that my story was pretty clever one but nevertheless, insisted on search
 ing the truck. | asked if he had a search warrant authorizing him to search same. He replied that he did not but could go to the city hall and get one. He insisted on searching the truck then and there. however, and offered to let me go without arrest in case he found no liquor. still calm, I replied: Now, gentlemen, I will give you an ac- tual list of of everything in this car, II well and good, but if you insist upon an unlawful search through the personal effects of my dead father on public highway. I will stand on my constitu- tional rights and demand that you pro- duce serach warrant Officer Lee then agreed 10 produce a search war rant. but said he would have to arrest me and take me to the city hall l pro tested that he was violating another constitutional right in arresting me on mere suspicion without a warrant. but agreed to go to the city hall under pro- test I then requested officers Lee and Jones to get back into their car and follow me to city hall stating that would drive slowly and would make nc attempt to escape. They replied that ] would either have to ride with them or else they would stand on the running board and ride with me. One stood or each side and l was then compelled U drive under guard, through the hear of the city at o'clock in the evening to the entrance to the city jail.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
Farm For Sale Or Rent.

80 Acres clay loan Land; 20 acres
cleared 10 acres to clear; 10 acres
under good hog and cattle proof wire
fence. 3 acres swamp land which
can be cultivated in a few years.
Good new 4 room frame house and
barn and out buildings. shed etc
Finest well ia the state in connection
with kitchen; 200 bearing peach
trees. Maytiower, Carmen, Elbertas
etc. 100 paper she'll pecan trees, all
bore nuts this year. Located 3
miles West of Fruitdale, Ala, six
miles south of State Line. Miss.
Will sell at a bargain il sold quickly
or will rent to good tenant. Reason
for change is other business propo-
sition. Call or address,
lila j. A. SMITH,
Box "a Fruitdale, Ala.
ADVERTISEMENT
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
M~ss:S - - ~ ~
RDeAIHS /
MRS. BEN HAIGHT.
[ nee MINNIE MILLS HAIeHT. ]

DIED, at Chronicle, Ala. on Mon
day, November 3, 1919, near the
noon hour, Mrs. Ben Haight, nee
Minnie Mills Haight. She had . had
fever for several days and gradually
grew worse, SO much so as to not
recognize her brothers, Lang and
Coley Mills who hurried to her bed
side Sunday night. She spent most
of her life IN Fruitdale. but since her
marriage had moved with her hus-
band to the neighboring town where
she died. When girl she boarded
with the Green family and went to
school some in Leakesvllle. She was
a daughter of the late Lang Mills,
Sr.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
COURTNEY BEARRY.

MARRIED, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID M.
Bearry, near Burbank, Alabama and
IN the Epworth community, Mr.John
Henry Courtney to Miss Eta Bear
ry, on Sunday November 2, 1919.
The ceremony took place at 2:30 p.
m. and was performed by Rev. Mr..
Williamson the Methodist pastor
there. The bride is a sister to
Messrs John and Will Bearry and
Mrs. Y D. Westerield OF this CITY,,
and spent part of her girlhood days
in Leakesville when the family was
living here.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
fHt GENERAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY

The returns were 60 late coming in
that it was not possible to get a
complete tabulation of the General
Election held Tuesday, in time for
this issue. There was ONLY eight
boxes that were returned out of the
fourteen sent out. The total vote
cast In the county was l49. The
highest number for different offices
ran along to about 100. The vote
for the comfy on the Amendment
was rs For. 10 Against. Leakesyile
polled SO votes. and on the Amend
ment voted "a For, IL Against.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS.

State OF Mississippi.
County of Greene.
Edmund @. Roberts
VS.
unknown heirs of VIM Crawley. Deceased ct a
To the unknown heirs OF VIM. Crawley. De-
ceased. and all unknown persons or parties
who have or claim any legal or equitable right
title or interest in and to the South half Of
Lot Five. Section Twenty-one, Township me
North. Range w Greene county Mississippi
You are commanded to be and appear before
the Chancery Court OF Greene County Missis.
sippi on the
End Monday 18th day of January 1926
at the court house in the town of Leakesville
Greene County. Mississippi, to defend the suit
of Edmund q. Roberts Complainant, the
nature of which Is suit by the said Edmund
G. Roberts to quiet and confirm his title to
the above described lands wherein you are de-
fendants
Given under my hand and seal of court on
this the 25th day October 1919.
Chm CT SeaD r. D. COCHRAN. ohancery elk.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
HOMESTEAD PUBLICATION NOTICE.

Department OF the Interior,
u s. Land Once at jackson. Mississippi. ;
October 3. 1919 }
Notice is hereby given that John III.
Massey, of Edith. Mississippi who on June
3. 1915. made Homestead Entry No O7336 for
EM of Sc IA of Sec. land w 1-2 OF SW Ia
Section Township. North Range West.
ST. stephens Meridian hasiied notice OF In
tention TO make final Three year Proof to es-
tablish claim To the laud above described.
before the Circuit clerk OF Greene County,
at Leakesville. Mississippi.
on the 10Th day of November, 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses: ,. Massey
D. e. Brown.W A. Masseyof Edith. Mississp-
pi. and j A. Denmark OF Leakesville. Miss.
w II. CUMMINS, Register
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
MILLINERY AT COST.

Owing to the fact that we are go
ing to leave Leakesville in short and
to save cost of transportation in
moving my stock, | am gong to Of
fer my entire line OF Millinery, La
dies skirts, underwear and furnish
ing goods at Cost. Everybody re-
spectfully invited TO attend this sale
which will last fifteen or twenty
days.
Mrs. ]. p. CARTER,
lila Leakesville, Miss.
ADVERTISEMENT
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
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THE FIRST ROUND
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makes Sloan's the
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This famous reliever OF rheumatic
aches, soreness, stiffness, painful
sprains, neuralgia pains, and most
other external twinges that humanity
suffers from, enjoys its great sales be-
cause it practically never fails to bring
speedy, comforting relief.
Always ready for use, it takes little
to Penetrate zpithoaa rubbing and pro-
duce results. Clean, refreshing. At
all drug stores Csc, zoe, 81 40.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
Legal Advertisements.
HOMESTEAD PUBLICATION NOTICE.
Department OF the Interior,
u. s. Land Office AZ Iackann Miaa !

Department OF the Interior,
u. S. Land Office az Jackson Miss.
Oct. 20. 1919.
Notice is hereby given that Bryant VALLEY,
for heirs OF Alexander Valley Jr.. Decea sed OF
Rchton. RS Miss. who, on June a. 1918. mads
Homestead Entry No. 079ss for SEI-4 of
e IA Section "a. Township North Range
West. St Stephens Meridian has filed notice
OF intention 10 make Final Three year
Proof. to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before circuit Clerk ~ Greene
County, at Leakesville. Mississippi on the
10Th. day of Novem Der, 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses w. NJ. Free
man OF Richton Ri. Miss. George Manning,
Arthur Brewer. and Joe Pitts of Richton. RS
Miss.
w. 2. CUMMrNs. Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
HOMESTEAD PUBLICATION NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land ONCE at jackson. Miss
September 20. 1919 J

Notice is hereby given that Clarence NJ. We'll
dy, whose postoffice address Is McLain. Mis-
sissippi. did on the 2Sth day of April 1919. file
in this office Sworn statement and Applica-
tion No. 0siIJ. to purchase the NWA OF NE1-4
Section Township North Ranges West st.
Stephens Meridian. and the timber thereon.
under the provisions of the act of June 3. 1873.
and acts amendatorv. known the Timber
and Stone Law" at such value as might be
fixed by appraisement. and that pursuant to
such application. the land and timber thereon
have been appraised, at 1882 80 the timber esti-
mated 5000 board feet at $500 per M. and the
land S77. 50 that said applicant will offer final
proof In support OF his application and sworn
statement on the
the 10th day of December 1919
before the Circuit Clerk of Greene County, at
Lcakesyille. Mississippi
Any person is Ct liberty TO protest this pur-
chase before entry. or initiate a contest at any
time before patent issues, by filing corrobo
rated affidavit in this office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
w. F. CUMMINS. Register
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-07
BIRTHS

Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs. 4. @.
Mcleod, of Mobile, Ala,, on Satur-
day November l, 1919, GIRL TWINS.
The mother is a daughter of Mr.. j.
P. Edwards, OF this city, while Curt
is brother of A. M. Mcleod, and
Mesdames Sam Pool and A. F. Am
Il.