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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-10-30
GEN. TYSON HAS 4 WORD TO SAY

Knoxville. Tenn. Oct {, 1919.
Mr. c. J. Jackson, I. n. C, A.. Nash
vile. Tenn.
Ny Dear Mr.. Jackson:
II gives me very great pleasure to be
able TO say that the Y. NJ c. A. was
Of inestimable value to the soldiers in
France.
They did splendid work at all times.
In fact I do not know how We could
have gotten along without them.
II was a tremendous undertaking.
They had TO go across the seas, 3 O0e
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
D. C. RIFLE TEAM
PICKED AT RANCE
u High Men viii Repre-
sent City at National Meet
In New Jersey.

The men to comprise the team that
VII represent the District Of Columbia
tt the National rife matches were
picked last night. following a seven
aay tryout for place at the Congress
Heights rife range.
AT the conclusion OF the tryout, X
" Reynolds was elected secretary OF
the team. and vote Of thanks was
rendered members OF the National
Guard. who acted as markers and
scorers during the tryout
The high men and their scores are
as follows:
w. R. Stokes. $50; A. NJ. Morgan,
M; R. c. Stokes, 376: @. B. Corn
yell. 374: y. Chisholm. 373; r. N.
Morris, $40: E NJ. Newcomb, 36g;
John A Markle. 367; George r.
Campbell. 3s7: Albert C. weimar.
ss2; John ]. Cavanash. 361; H. Clay
Espey. 361; R. V. Reynolds, 35s:
Carleton w. Meyer. 35s; Frank
Chestnut, S56; Ralph H. Mccarthy.
s5S; Edward P. Hands. 352; N. H.
stow, 349; J. c. Jensen. 34s; ]. c.
Nix. 347; stephen a. Mcclellan. 346:
William White. $40; Richard c.
Fl eteher. 81; II. I. Sohner. s3o and
J. ]. Gordan. 332.
The hrst II men comprise the
team, but in the event that some
members drop out, the next man
m order nils his place.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
S2,0O0,O0O FUND
TO FIGHT "REDS"
Senate Grants Huge Appro-
priation to Suppress
Bomb Throwers.

Without debate the Senate yes
terday unanimously agreed to ap-
propriate S2.000.000 to enable the
Department of Justice to trace
bomb plots and other anarchist
activities.
The Senate increased the House
allowance for this work in the
Sundry Civil bill by s600,000.
The Senate also added $500. 900
to permit the Department of Labor
to deport alien anarchists.
The Senate also adopted an amend
ment to the sundry civil bill provid-
ing for budget commission to con-
sist OF the Secretary OF the Treas
ury. five Senators. five Representa-
tives and two others, to report to
Congress a plan for introducing
budget system Of appropriations.
Senators protested against the
amendment to strike out appropria-
tions for the Tariff Commission car
NED in the bill.
This was stricken out without CIV
ing anybody a hearing" Senator Nor
ris, Nebraska, declared. 1T is an
effort to abolish the commission by
refusing money to pay salaries of
its employees"
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
PARADE In PETWORTH
ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

Independence Day in Petworth. IL
the plans OF the Petworth Citizens
Association meet with success, will
be marked by a celebration far sur
passing any ever given in that vi
cinity.
A monster parade. representative
OF the community. will start the
celebration, led by the Soldiers
Home Band. The parade will swing
into New Hampshire avenue and
thence to Liberty Park where the
celebration proper will begin.
Athletic events for the younger
members of the community will
start promptly at 2:30 p. M. follow
ing which a cafeteria luncheon will
be served by the women members
of the Baptist Church of Petworth.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
LEMON JUICE
FOR FRECKLES
Girls! Make beauty lotion
for a few cents-Try it!

Squeeze the Juice Of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces of
orchard white, shake well. and you
have quarter pint Of the best freckle
and tan lotion. and complexion beau
tifier. at very, very small cost.
, Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of orchard white for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face. neck. arms
and hands each day and see how
clear. soft and rosy white the skin
becomes. Yes! 1t Is harm less and
never irritates.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
NEW YORK RECEIVES
PEACE NEWS CALMLY

New York, June 2s.-New York re-
ceived news of the signing Of peace
with unusual calmness today.
A few bells were rung, whistles
blown, flags broken out and some
paper thrown from office buildings,
but people on the streets hurried
about their business, too occupied in
their affairs to give any particular
attention to celebrating.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29

A registration booth will await
guests from various States.
In the early evening Representa-
tive E. c. Little. of Kansas. will ad-
dress the gathering briefly. Fire
works will end the celebration.
Citizens OF Petworth are request
ed by the association to decorate
their homes with flags. especially
those homes which are on the line
of parade
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
BATHING
APPAREL
Annette KeIlermann"


In their aIluring eolors.
daring beauty of fit. exqui-
site workmanship, the latest
Annette Kellermsun Suits
are more than ever The
Smartest Togs on the
Beach~ Developed of supe-
rior wool Jerseys and SHIN
mering FSilcolnit." they pro-
vide fascinating styles foe
the beach as well as for
practical athletic wear.
In selling this fsurous
bathing apparel, we are
guided by the expert advice
Of the celebrated Annette
Kellern1ann herself. Every
genuine Annette KellerInznn
Suit bears a label with her
lame woven IN RED.
Priced at
$3.98 to S17.50
Palais RoyaI-Third Floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
GRIFFITH REDUCED
PERMIT NECESSARY

Montg March 29.-(SpeciaL) When Alabama fishermen read the new order of the president of the convict bureau they may be of the opinion someone is always taking the joy out of living"
 After April each fisherman must get a permit the cost of which will be $1, before fishing at Speigner lake. The order was issued Saturday by Cleon B. Rogers, president of the board, in order to teach democratic ideas" to those persons who are said to have spent their leisure hours at the lake. There havo been complaints of discrimination; re- ports have shown that a "certain few" took up all the space at the lake. In the future each and every fisherman or herwoman-must pay to the presi- dent of the board for the convict de- partment the sum of $1 for this priv ilege.
 The order of Mir Rogers follows:
 After careful consideration the board of convict inspectors have decided to discontinue all annual fishing permits at Speigner lake, also to discontinue all complimentary passes or permits and issue daily permits for $1 each with out discrimination for or against any, one.
 These permits will limit the num- Der of fish that may be taken from the lake to 10 bass and 25 bream by any one person in any one day of 24 hours.
 All permits will be issued by the president of the board of convict in- spectors at his office in the capitol building at Montgomery This order Will be effective on and after April 1.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
HOWARD DEFEATED
 BY ALABAMA TEAM

Tuscaloosa, March 29-(Special )-The University of Alabama baseball team de- feated Howard college Saturday after noon by score of to l. The game was full of pep and form was displayed by both team, but Alabama outclassed the visitors in hitting ability Eight hits were secured by Alabama as compared with five for the visitors. Big Boone pitched the entire game for Alabama
 The game remained scoreless for two and one-half innings During the last half of the third inning luck changed and the Crimson team batted King to all parts of the lot Singles were frequent Several doubles were made and in the fifth inning Capt. Lena Stiles and Riggs Stevenson each made three base hits
 Towards lone score was recorded when Duke, Towards first baseman, roasted on first on a fielder's choice. Captain Carr attempted to steal second but was put out and during this time Duke made it to third. o. B. Newman slugged nice single and Duke slid for home and was announced safe by the umpire.
 Box score fOllOwS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
AUBURN IS SHUT
 OUT BY GE0RG|ANS

Auburn. March 29.-(Special.) )-In one of the fastest games ever played here Georgia established her suprem- acy over the Plainesmen by the tune of to o. Moore for Georgia and Ol- finger for Auburn pitched steady game throughout Aub urn succeeded in getting four hits, while the Crackers poled nine against Ollinger, three of which came in the ninth inning, net ting four runs
 Davis, third baseman, was the out standing feature for Georgia, obtaining three hits out of five times. at bat. His field work was also air-tight The Geor- gians began their offensive early, with one run in the first This started when Davis singled to right, stole second and gained third on passed ball. Sat terfield singled to left. scoring Davis.
 Auburn's defense broke in the ninth when Motts singled to third, and was sacrificed to second by Hancock. Moore then singled to right, scoring Motts. Cranford was safe on fielder's choice. Mize and Mangum then reached first on infield errors. Auburn then blew up and a single to right by Davis scored Cranford and Mize. Mangum then scored on an error.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
SOCIAL REUNION OF
 CHEMISTS CLUB AT
 CIVIC ASSOCIATION

The Birmingham Chemists club held a spring social reunion last night. W. L. Caldwell, president, spoke on Municipal Chemical Problems" The discussion fol- lowing was on the application of these problems to Birmingham. Mir. Burn sug- gested the enforcement of milk sanitation and the legislation now pending.
 Professor Kugelmass said the "Scien- tific body of Alabama should investigate the adequacq of scientific municipal service to the community. We need bet ter sanitation, smoke abatement, more food Inspection"
 Conmttees will be appointed to CO., operate with the city authorities on mat ters of municipal import
 R. T. Pittman spoke on .Standardiz- ing Chemists Salaries Active work is being done by the Alabama associations in getting minimum salary standards for chemical service.
 The social meeting was concluded by informal lunch after welcoming the phar- maceutical chemists of the city into the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
PUBLIC INVITED TO OPENING OF
 THE FAUST CAFE

The public is invited to the opening of 'cThe Faust" Birmingham latest and most modern cafe, which will take place tomorrow morning at il o'clock. Every modern facility for the con- venience of the patrons and the proper preparation of food has been incor- porated in the outfitting of this estab- lishment.
 Special attention has been given to the kitchen equipment and every sani- tary convience has been installed. In the cafe proper there will be rapid counter service for those whose time Is limited and well appointed tables for those who can dine at leisure.
 The best on the market will be the rule at Faust's and yet the menu will
 be notable for the moderateness (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
MAN DOPED AND
 ROBBED OF S7OO

". NJ. Jones, local lumber dealer was doped, knocked in the head and robbed of s7oO at the home of Aline Price, a woman residing at 2S2l Fifth avenue. north. last night according to a report made by him at the police sta tion this morning.
 Jones claims that he just "dozed off at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and when he awoke up this morning he was Immediately knocked in the head with a poker by a man. He had S700 on his person, according to his statement, and his money was taken. When he was knocked down, he told the officers, he lay on the floor a short time, but finally crawled to the door and made his escape. He has an ugly scar on his head officers are at work on the case. and arrests are expected to fol- low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Sam Erckert Leader of
 Up-tO-Date Barber Shop

Elsewhere in The Age-Herald today IS the advertisement of Erckerts Barber shop and in the center of it is the like ness of Sam Erckert, Daddy of ths establishment. MT Erckert has been in the barber business for about 2 years and during the whole of that time has been proprietor of a shop. He has the distinction of having started out many of the present proprietors of the Blr- mingham barber shops. MT. Erckert is well known throughout the city and state and is always active in civic affairs. He IS an active member of the Civic asso- citation and other local organizations that are for the good of Birmingham. MT Erckert's brother, Gene Erckert, is as- sociated with him now as owner of the shop which is one of Birmingham's s largest and most progressive barber es' tablishments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Euents Of the Day
 At the State Capital
Nv WILLIAM l.. GORMLEy

Montgomery, March 9O.-(Special) Charged with the duty of determining whether or not the legislature should or der the publication of a code of laws during this year. whether or not changes should be made in any judicial circuits, and whether or not changes should be made in the system of procedure, the re- cess judiciary and code committee of the 1919 Legislature viii begin it's session at the capitol Monday and will be in session greater part of the time between Mon day and July S. when the adjourned ses- sion of the law makers will begin'
 A section of the offices used by the clerk of the house during the recent ses- sion has been set apart for the commit tee in order that it may be near the rec ords of the legislature One of the most important duties of the committee will be to read code prepared by Samuel Will John of Dallas county, who has of- fered it to the state. The resolution creating the committee provides that it shall report whether or not the code is satisfactory and whether or not an ap- propriation should be made for the pur- chase of the code Any other person who has prepared code has the right to offer it to the comflittee.
 Another important duty is to determine whether or not the chancery courts abol- ished in 1915 should be re-established. Many persons in the legal profession are urging that the courts be re-established, contending that there is field of useful ness for them and that the work cannot be done by another court. Since 1915 the work of these courts has been done by the circuit courts.
 Section of the resolution outlining the duties of the committee provides: This joint committee shall consider the ques- tion of re-estabnshing the chancery courts and the proper recircuiting the cir cult courts, and shall report their conclu- sions thereon by bill or otherwise; shall make full survey of the entire judicial system of the state and shall report after the recess recommendations, bills and laws for the improvement of the judicial system with a particular view to the sim plification of procedure in af1 the courts of the state and the economical printing and binding of the reports of the decisions of the supreme court.
 S. A. Lynne of Decatur is chairman of the committee. Other members are: A. NJ. Tunstall ofN Greensboro, Chauncey Sparks of Eufaula, o. l.. Tompkins of Dothan, D. B. Cobbs of Mobile, represen- tatives, and A. A. Griffith of Cullman, Marion H. Sims of Ta1ladega, and J. Morgan Prestwood of Andalusia, sena- tors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids will be received until the 10th day of April, 1919 for the construc- ton of approximately five miles of four feet cement sidewalk, in the town of Albertville, Ala. The cost of said work of construction to be assessed against the abutting property. All preliminaries and legal requirements have been com piled with. Plans, profiles, specifications and surveys of said work are now on file in the office of the town clerk and may be examined on application at any time. All those interested are requested to investigate at once. Blank proposals for the submission of bids may be had at the mayors office.
 JAMES w. BAKER, Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Soldier Charged With
 RObbing His COmrade

Clifford Jarvis, young discharged sol dier, said to reside at Anniston, was ar rested yesterday by Detectives Propst and Richardson on charge of granf larceny and committed to the city Jail It is alleged that Jarvis stole $45 from Granville M. Green, another dicharged soldier, at the Southern hotel several nights ago, after he had broken into Greens room at the hotel
 G. c. Glover, white man. was ar rested yesterday by Officers Propst and Richardson on charge of grand lar ceny, it being alleged that he stole q bicycle from L. F. Rowan, 1910 Fourth avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
ROllings Charged
 With R0bbing Store

Herman Rollings, young white man residing at Bessemer, was arrested yes terday morning by Chief Deputy Me Duff and Deputies Pope and Kemp on a charge of burglary and grand larceny, and committed to the county jail.
 According to the officers the young man burglarized a grocery store operated by T. J. Vincent at Cottage Hill Friday night and stole a quantity of groceries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Brown for Graham in eighth inning. Summary: Struck out, by Boone 10, by King 4. Hit by Pitcher: Boone, Carr, Duke, Crew. Double plays: Sewell, un- assisted; Stevenson to SeweI to Cochrane; King to McLane to Duke. Three base hits: Stiles and Stevenson. Two base hits: Griffin. Sacrafice hits: Cochrane and Carr. First base an balls: by King 5; by Boone O. Umpire "Froggy' Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
MANY APPLICANTS EXPECTED

Montgomery, March 29.-(SpeciaL)-Re- ports at the department of education indi- cate there will be a larger number of applicants for teachers license at the April examination than for the same time year ago, when there were 265O appl1- cants. Examinations will be held at each county site in Alabama on April 2l, 22 and 23.
 SnAe the armstice was signed in No- vember many men have been released from the army and other wartime oc- equations This will cause an increase, it is believed, in the number of men ap- plicants. Several women also have been released from war work.
 GRIFFITH REDUCED
 Montgomery, March 29.-(Special) After serving 34 years with the Mont gomery fire department, F. J. Griffith, for several years chief of the depart ment, was reduced to the rank of as- sistant by the board of public safety Saturday. The board gave no statement as to the cause resulting in this ac- tion. Chief Griffith was known in Montgomery as "The Fighting Fire Chief" His successor is R. E. Nixon, assistant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Origin of Fire Is
 Still Undetermined
By Associated Press

Sumter, s. C., March 29-An investlsa- tion continued throughout the day had failed up to tonight to reveal the origin of a fire in a group of warehouses here today, which destroyed 400 bales or cot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Officers Assigned to
 Polytechnic Institute
By -Asscetnted Press

Montgomery, March 29.-Army orders issued Saturday assign Capts. Louis J. Fortier, Robert P. Crosby and Vincent L., O'Conner and Second Lieut.. Henry c. Floyd, all of the artillery service, to Alabama Polytechnic Institute as instruc- tors of military science and tactics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

a while in Mobile, where he became associated with business men, previous to the failure of Mobile bank. Palmer. it is alleged, borrowed large sums of money, giving New York and European securities. The war came on and Bel gian securities were worthless. The bank held a large amount of these se- curities and there was a run on the bank funds. Finally, the bank was taken over by another institution. the stockholders losing heavily, 1t is al- legged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

on and 10 freight cars, many loaded with fertilizer. The loss was estimated at more than $500, GOO Insurance policies, it was said, totalled $551i, 500, The loss was divided among a dozen persons, including warehouse owners, cotton buyers and merchants. The fire still smouldered to- night and the fire department was con- tinuing to play streams of water on the ruins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Bonds for Sale

Bonds for Sale The undersigned will, on April F. 1919, offer for sale fifty thousand dollars worth of Walker county 30-year, per cent road bonds. Said bonds were au- thorized at an election held on July 13. 1914. The right to reject any and all bids is hereby expressly reserved. Address.
 E. w. LONG, Chairman.
 Jasper, Ala. mission. Walker County, Alabama. Jasper, Ala. March g. 191a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
+Bowas for Anderson. *+Creel for Ollinger.

Summary: Two-base hits, Davis 3. Base hit, Cranford. Stolen bases, Davis 2, Mangum, Satterfield. Wild pitches, Ollinger 2, Moore. Struck out, Ollinger 6, Moore 3. Hit by pitcher, Cody. by Ollinger; Davis, by Ollinger. Umpire, Boozer Pitts. Time of game, 140
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL

Montgomery, March 29-(Special) William A. Gunter and c. P. Gunter of Montgomery Saturday sold to the Wizard Investment company of Mobile the Scheuller plantation for a consid- eration said to be $50,00o. As part pay ment the Mobile concern transferred the three-story brick building on Coosa street, occupied by G. W. Cook, com mission merchant. This is one of the largest real estate deals in Montgomery county this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Mfllicent Conradi-The infant daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Conradi died at the residence, 623 Twentieth street. south. yesterday morning Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, with interment in Elm wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Musical Programme
By BRIGGS

The Gussen musical programme for this afternoon at the Cable hall will be espe- ciaIly attractive, and will include both classic and popular numbers.
 The programme will commence at 4 o'clock and the public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Mrs. Hannah F. BentIey-Aged 4S, died at the residence. 313 Forty ninth street, Fairfield. yesterday morning. Funeral services from the residence this afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, with interment in Elmwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

prices. The management cordially in vites the public to call and inspect thls modern eating establishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
LIVED AT MOBILE

Montgomery. March 29.-(Special) George Russell Palmer, who is report ed in dispatches from Los Angeles, Cal, to be suing his wife for divorce, spent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
DEATHS

Mrs. Hannah Buxh-Aged 7S, died at the residence S15 Forty third street, Wylam, yesterday afternoon. Fun eral services from the Methodist church at Wylam this afternoon at o'clock, with the Lodge of Re bekahs in charge. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Serepty Duncan-Aged 51, died at the residence, 15 Pine street, yestef- day afternoon. The remains will be sent to Cullman this morning by Johns.
 Mrs. Catherine Finley-Aged 70, died at the residence, 1107 Second avenue, West End, yesterday morning. Fun eral services from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with inter- ment in Elmwood. The pallbearers will be L. A. Dulion, L. E. Hefferman, P. M Steen, George R. Foreman, E. L. Hort and w. E. Richardson.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-27
Mrs Elizaheth rhomnsnn

uiiS- lttZdOGNlt iilOUiRSOH
 Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Thompson, for the past IS years a resident of Phoenix and one of the best known nurses in the city, died at her home at 911 East Fillmore street yesterday.
 She is survived by a daughter, Mrs F. O. Carlisle of Phoenix; a son, C. B. Thompson of Enid Oklahoma, and another son, L. E. Thompson, now in the service at Camp Pike. Both sons recently visited Mrs. Thompson here as did daughter from the east.
 No funeral arrangements have been made.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-27
TOWN TOPICS
BACK FROM ovERsEAs-Fra1

BACK FROM oVERsEAs-Frank J. Berger. son of Mrs. William Brophy arrived in Phoenix April 9 after 19 months service in France.
 NEW LIVE SOCK INSPECTOR - Ed Foster of Ajo has been appointed livestock inspector for the Ajo district by the livestock sanitary board, the appointment taking effect May l.
 GO TO COAST-Mrs- C. H. DeMarce, oe this city, and her three children left Saturday evening for Los Angeles where they will spend the summer months, returning in the early fall
 RAMONA CLUB TO MEET-The