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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05

The opening of the fall term of the circuit court of Jefferson county has been postponed from Monday, Septem- ber 8 to Monday October 6. The bill introduced in the legislature some time Iago by representative Benners, which has passed both the house and senate. became law yesterday when 1t was signed by Governor Kilby.
 As the jurors for the law division of the court have already been sum- moned for next Monday. they will s-be used in the criminal division which is not affected by the Benners bin. It is stated however, that all witnesses summoned for Monday in the law divi- sion of the circuit court will be ex- |cused and VIII be summoned again be- fore the opening of the law division the first Monday in October
 William J. Waldrop, clerk of the cir |cuit court received telegram from Judge Horace c. Wilkinson yesterday afternoon announcing that the bill had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
EIGHTEEN ACCEPTED
 FOR DUTY IN NAVY

Noble R. Beal chief carpenters mate of the United States navy has returned to the local recruiting station after several months duty at the substation at Florence. and will resume his duties as enlistment clerk.
 Eighteen men were accepted for duty this week and have been sent to train ing stations. Those going were:
 c. A. Bauer, Point Clear; W. D. Jacobs Birmingham; J. A. Wagner. Point Clear John Keith, Caryville; Andrew Love- less, Lipscomb; Mack Dodd, Leonia, Tenn; G. S. Hughes, Boaz; J. W. Ban croft, Opp; E. O. Clark. Juniper, Fla; L. L. Washington, Boyles; Frank Far neti Blockton; G. s. Kennamer, Bir- mingham; D. c. McLennan. Montgom- cry. Hobart Baldwin, Carbon Hill; D. L. Dodd, Carbon Hill; R. F. Warren. No. Birmingham; c. c. Walpole, Birming- ham; J. M Maynor Eclectic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
I2OOO MEN NEEDED
 FOR SERVICE WITH
 ARMY IN SIBERIA

Orders were received at the local army recruiting station yesterday to enlist men for service in Siberia. Men with previous service may enlist for one year. ana every effort is bein gamde to enlist 2oo men during September. The need for band musicians in the army has become acute according to an announcement made py officials of the local station, and spen- did opportunities are offered to men tai ented in music for steady promotions Men who give promise of becoming music 'ians will be given individual instruction durng a period of six months, the course being thorough and complete.
 The following men were accepted TOT service yesterday: Charlie A. Parker, De- catur, Alfred Watterson Birmingham I'll James T. Hudson, Decatur; Earnest L' Jacobs. Birmingham: Ezra M. Bottom Decatur: Leon B. Bradway, Montgomery; Herrel G. Lacey, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
HUGHES WILL CASE IN HANDS OF JURY
Judge Stiles Fines Joseph Hughes for Contempt of Court

Joseph Hughes. one of the contestants of the will of Marion Hughes. was fined $10 and given a sentence of six hours in jail yesterday morning on charge of contempt of court by Judge J. P. Stiles.
 Hughes interrupted N. l.. Steele, who was arguing the case to the jury for the probate of the will. The jail sentence, however, was remitted by Judge Stiles when Hughes apologized to the court.
 The hearing for the second time is pro- crossing in chancery court. the contest ants obtaining verdict in former trial which was reversed by the supreme court. The testimony was concluded yesterday afternoon and the case went to the jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, September 4-(Special.) IT. w. Pratt and associates are build ing new plant for the manufacture of cattle feed in west Huntsville. The new plant will represent an invest ment of about $10,000.
 More than one hundred teachers from all parts of Madison county have come to Huntsville to spend the remain der of this week at the state teachers institute which was convened here Wednesday afternoon. Professor J. c. Boggs and Miss Alberta Taylor are con- ducting the institute.
 The Huntsville Red Cross chapter has decided to employ a resident visi- ting nurse to help look after persons and families that need assistance in time of sickness. The sum of $150 a month has been set aside for that pur- pose and the nurse to be employed will work under the direction of Dr. Crote, county health officer.
 W. D. Curry. aged 65 years, died yesterday at his home at Hazel Green. His widow, four sons and five daughters survive him.
 Members af the American State Geologist's Association. headed by pr. Eugene A Smith of the University of Alabama. spent about two hours in Huntsville today. They arrived from Gadsden enroute to Sheffield on their hurried tour of Northern Alabama and were entertained at luncheon. after which they were taken to the spring which furnishes this city with water. Fire that started in the kitchen of the Cozy tea room yesterday morning did damage amounting to about $2,0oO. Peter Lombardo's meat market ad- joining was also slightly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
Police Gymnasium Opened Yesterday

Announcement was made yesterday Of the opening of the new Police Gymnasium on the fourth floor of the city hall in what was formerly the old armory. Capt. D. c. Simmons of the local force made the announcement and said that fee of twenty-five cents per month would be charged members of the force for the use of the gymnasium to defray running ex- penses.
 The gymnasil m will he equipped with shower baths. bowling alley and all the equipment of a first class gymnasium. Captain Simmons announced
 The expense of fitting out the gymnas- ium is being paid by the members of the local force themselves from funds they raised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
FURNITURE DEALERS
 STATE ASSOCIATION

The Birmingham Furniture Dealers association will hold its regular meet ing this evening at 6:t5 o'clock in the rooms of the organization in the Clark building. Plans will be discussed for the organization of a state association it is stated and reports of committees will be heard Several other matters of importance to the dealers will be discussed. President Ira Randall re- quests all members to be on hand es- pecially those from Bessemer, Ensley, Vivian and Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
INFANTRY COMPANY
 ID BE MUSTERED IN
Capt. Davis Heads Military Organization-Election
 of Officers

The annual election of officers wal held at the meeting of the Ensley chap ter of the Knights and Ladies of Se- curity Wednesday evening. J. H. Jack son was made president, Mrs. J. l. Bates, first vice president; Mrs. w. F. Curtiss, second vice president; J. l. Falkner, prelate; Mrs. Lillian E. Butler secretary; T. D. McGaughy, financier
 J. l.. Bates, conductor; A. H. McNally guard; J. H. Hamm, sentinel. After tho business session four candidates were initiated and nine applications received The members reported no sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
20 QUARTS OF LIQUOR
 SEIZED BY OFFICERS

P. A. Edwards, 591s Third avenue Woodlawn, was arrested last night by Officers Patton, McGill, Hubbard and Walls on a charge of violating the pro- hibition laws and placed in the city jail.
 According to the officers they found 20 quarts of rye whisky in Edwards home The liquor was contained in pint and one half pint bottles.
 Sallie Lawler, negro, was arrested by the same officers at 413 Twenty-fifth street, South, on charge of violating the prohibition laws. The officers stated that they found 15 half pints of whisky in her possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
To Head Delegation
 of Alabama Veterans

Maior David NJ. Scott postmaster at Selma was the guest of postmaster IT. E. Smyer yesterday. Mir. Scott has been spending his vacation at Mentone and was enroute to his home. He adjutant general of the Confederate veterans fer Alabama and will head this delegaton to the reunion in Atlanta in October on ac- count of the ilness of General Hooper. During his short stay in Birmingham he received cordial welcome from his many friends here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
|DENATURED ALCOHOL
 MAY CAUSE DEATH OF DISCHARGED SOLDIER
Albert H. Roden. Second Soldier ir Two Days to Drink Poisonous
 Article

Albert H. Roden. a discharged soldier in uniform, drank wood alcohol at the Terminal station about o'clock last night and is in serious condition at the Hillrnan hospital, where he was taken in taxicab
 Roden is the second soldier to drink denatured alcohol in Birmingham within the past two days. A discharged sol- dier, Lawrence G. Johnston of Company K, 167th infantry, Rainbow division, drank denatured alcohol at Il rooming house on Twenty fourth street and Sec ond avenue several nights ago and died yesterday at a local hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
Defendants Discharged

F. Jaffe, c. l.. Wolf. J. L. Bennefield and F. Pillar were discharged yester- day following a preliminary hearing before Kenneth Charlton, United States commissioner. They were arrested in December. 1918, and were charged with interfering with the operation of the railroads and receiving and conspiring to receive property stolen from the United States government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
Sues for Broken Leg

Marcus F. Crowell entered suit against the city and the Birmingham Water Works yesterday claiming $,2.- 500 damages. The plaintiff alleges that he was walking along the street at Second avenue and Nineteenth streets and owing to the walk being inferior near water plub, he fell breaking his leg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in probate court yesterday:
 E. L. Stagg, Ensley; to Miss Rosa Judge.
 o. L. Coleman, Birmingham, to Miss Flora Henson
 Fred G. Trammell. Adamsville. to Miss Ruby Isreal
 w. J. Fucker, Birmingham to Miss Beatrice Beavers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
Work for Better Markets

r. P. Hay, Jr.. secretary of the com mittee of agriculture and marketing and Paoli Smith of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, left yesterday for Haleyville and Russellville, where they will demonstrate the charts pre- pared by the committee in an effort to better marketing facilities in Ala nbama.--s They expect to return this Afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
Sacred Harp Singing

The Birmingham Sacred Harp sing ing class will hold song service at Central Park Baptist church, on the North Bessemer car line, at 30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. splendid pro- gramme has been arranged for the oc- casion and the public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
Bum Returns

o. L. Bum. manager of the Birming- ham Traffic association. has returned
 from Tuscumbia and other points, and is busily engaged in having his new of- fices on the First avenue side of the Chamber of Commerce building remodeled and repainted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
ORDER OF MOOSE

Ensley lodge No. 1050, Loyal Order of Moose. will meet this evening at their temporary headquarters. 20Of1s Avenue E. All members are requested to be present as plans for the new home will be outlined and a class of candidates initiated.
 This lodge is the youngest Of the numerous Ensley lodges. having been organized in March with 50 members. It has grown steadily since organiza- ton and now numbers PIP members
 The members are being congratu- lated on being able to begin their new home Visitors of the order are ln- vited tonight.
 Globe Lodge No. 7S1, A. F. and A. M., will meet in regular session this even- ing at the Masonic temple on Aye nue E.
 Much interest is being manifested in the revival which is in progress at the Shadyside Methodist church. The pastor, Rev. J. H. Harris. is ably con- ducting the services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-05
PERSONALS

Miss Pauline Echols has returned from a trip to Camp Walton and kPensacola. She was accompanied home by her young cousin, Ray Lu fWitherill.
 Miss Rebecca Craig of Dallas county was the recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. 1T. DeWalt Craig en route to Marvel, where she will be principal of the high school at that place.
 J. s. Harp, father of Mrs. John Angwin and Mrs. George Preston, con- tinues seriously i'll at St. Vincent's hospital.
 Miss Iris Gadsby of Hammond, Ind, will arrive Sunday 70 be the house guest of Mrs. D. A. Echols.
 Mrs. Ethel Stamper has been called to Pittsburg by the death of her sis ter, Mrs. George A. Winton.
 Miss Dorothy Youngblood has re- turned from a visit to Cullman.
 Edwin King of Pensacola, Fla, ha $ been the guest of T. DeWalt Craig.
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THE MORALE 1890 -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11
SCHOOL BOARD.
Continued from page 81

Continued from page 81
The following resolution was in
troduceG by Mr.. Dutsch, who mhved
its adoption. 1t was seconded by
Mr.. Talley:
Whereas, in the opinion of this
board, it is necessary that a special
election be ordered to be held in
School District No. l of the parish
of st. Tammany, Louisiana, at which
time there shall be submitted the
following proposition, to-Wit:
To levy a 3 IL mill special tax on
all property subject to taxation in
District No. l of the parish of St
Tammany, La, for a period of six
years n lieu of the five mill tax now
assessed. Said special tax to be used
for the purpoes of giving additional
aid to the public schools of said Dis
trict No. /.
Therefore be it resolved by the st.
Tammany Parish School Board OF
the Parish of st. Tammany, La, in
regular session convened, as follows:
Section l. That a special cleo
ton be and the same is hereby or
dered to be held in School District
No. in the Parish of st. Tammany,
La, on the 18th day of November,
1919, at which there shall be sub
mitted the following proposition, to-
wit
To levy a 8 IL mill special tax on
all property subject to taxation In
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11

purposes and objects, and under the
stipulations, articles and conditions
following, to-Wit:
ARTICLE /.
The rame and title of said cor
poration shall be
National Trading Company, In
cOrpOrated,,
and it's domicile is hereby established
at Coyington, State of Louisiana;
and under it's corporate name, the
said corporation shall have power
and authority to contract, sue and
be sued; to make and use a corporate
seal, and the same to break and alter
at pleasure.
ARTICLE II.
The objects and purposes for
which this corporation is organized,
and the nature of the business to be
carried on by it, are declared to be
he following, to-wit:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11
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To purchase and sell lands and
timber, and to engage in any enter
prise in any wise connected with, or
relating to the land and timber bust
ness, including the milling and trans
portation of timber; to sell and ex-
port timber, lumber and all forest
products; to build, repair and dock
vessels, to acquire, own and operate
and to charter or lease, and to sell
vessels of every description; to con-
struct, own, operate docks, wharves
and warehouses; to buy, have, own,
and sell steel, iron and ore; to hold,
receive, hire, purchase, lease, SUBJ
lease, sell, convey or exchange prop
erty, both real and personal, and to
mortgage and hypothecate the same;
to borrow or lend money; to appoint
managers, officers, agents and en-
ployees in the State of Louisiana and
other States, as its interests may re-
quire; to do and perform all other
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11

ton of this corporation, either by
limitation of it's charter of from any
othe rcause, the liquidation of it's af-
fairs shall be conducted by three CD
liquida.ors selected from the stock
holders Of the company by MAORI
ty Of the votes cast at a meeting
called fer that purpose after notice
shall have been given, as provided in
Article " hereof for the election of
directors. Said liquidators shall re-
main in office until the affairs of the
said corporation have been fully
liquidated. In case of the death of
one or more of said liquidators, the
survivor or survivors shall continue
to act.
Thus done and passed at my
notarial office in the town of CovinS
ton, Louisiana, on the 18th day of
September, 1919, in the presence of
Bonnie Moses and C. S. Frederick,
two competent witnesses, who here
unto sign their names, together with
said parties, and me, Notary, after
reading of the whole.
John 2. Rausch, ...... 100 shares
Abita Springs, Louisiana.
Harry A. Black, ...... so shares
New Orleans, Louisiana.
E. J. Domergue, ..... SO shares
Covington, Louisiana.
Witnesses:
BONNIE MOSES.
c. S. FREDERICK.
LEWIS L. MORGAN,
Notary Public.
l hereby certify the above and
foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of the original
LEWIS L. MORGAN.
Notary Public.
State of Louisiana, ]
Parish of St. Tammany. {
l certify that this instrument was
filed for record September %, 1919,
at 1890 a. M, and recorded in
Charter Book 1, page 1874, of the
official records.
HOLGER G. KOHNKE,
sG7-6t by. Clerk of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11

submitting to the property taxpayers
| qualified to vote under teh constitu-
| ton and laws of the state Of Louisi-
ana, to vote at said election, the fol-
lowing proposition, to-wit:
| To levy IL mill special tax
on all property subject to taxation In
School District No. l of the Parish
of st. Tammany, La, for period OF
six years, in lieu of the five mill tax
now assessed. Said tax to be used
for the purpose of giving additional
aid to the public schools of the said
School District No. /.
For the purpose of said special
election, the polling place to be the
usual polling place in the Town Ut
Madison Vile, La, and the following
commissioners and clerk of elct...o on
have been appointed to serve at this
election, all of whom SHAH serve
without compensation: A C. Lyons,
clerk, and Geo. Koepp, Mike Eckel
and o. J. Oulliber, commissioners.
At said special election the polls
will open at o'clock A. M, and
close at o'clock p. m, and the cleo
ton VIII be conducted in accordance
with the laws of Louisiana appll-
cable thereto.
Notice is also given that at II
O'Clock a. M, on the 18th day OF
November, 1919, the said st. Tam
many Parish School Board of the
Parish OF st. Tammany, La, Will
meet in the courthouse a. CoVinston,
La, and in open session proceed to
open the ballot box, examine and
count the ballots, in nuaD,r ana
amount, examine and canvas the
returns, and declare the result of the
So special election.
This Sd cay of October 1919.
N. H. FITZSIMONS,
President of School, Board.
Section 7. Be it further ordain-
ed, etc., That the especial election
herein and hereby provided for shall
be helI and conducted and the re-
turns thereof shall be made unde~
the provisions of Act 256 Of 1910,
and the amendments thereof, and
such other laws as may be applicable
Upon roll call the following mem
bers voted in the affirmative: Levy,
Dutsrh, Bancks, Talley, Oswald.
Those voting in the negative: None.
On motion, duly seconded. it was
voted to adjourn, subject to call.
N. H. FITZSIMONS,
President.
ELMER E. LYON,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11
Signature of Voter

Section 8. Be it further ordain-
ed, etc, That the secretary of the
st. Tammany Parish School Board
be and he is hereby ordered to cause
to be prepared for use at the said
election the tally sheets, list of quail
fed voters, assessed valuation of the
vote, N number and amount, and
other election blanks that may be re-
CURED for the purpose of holding the
said election, to cause the same to
be placed in the ballot box for use
at the voting precinct and to make
provision for the transmission of said
ballot box to the voting precinct of
the School District in which the cleo
tion is to be held.
Section 4. Be it further ordain
ed, etc, That the polling place for
the said election shall be the regular
polling booth located at the Town
Hall of jacksonville, La, and the
following three commissioners and
clerk OF election be appointed: A. G.
Lyons, clerk, and Geo. Koepp, Mike
Eckel and 0. J. Oulliber, commits
sioners, all of whom shall serve
without compensation.
Section 5. Be it further ordain
ed, ETC., That the St. Tammany Par
ish School Board shall meet at II
O'Clock a. NJ. on the 14th day of No
vember, 1919, in open session, for
the purpose of examining and count
ing the ballots, canvassing the re-
turns and declaring the result of the
said election.
Section 6. Be it further ordain-
ed, etc., That the President of the
St. Tammany Parish School Board
be and he is hereby instructed to give
public notice of the said election by
proclamation to be duly published
according to law in the following
form:
Proclamation.
Pursuant to resolution passed by
st. Tammany Parish School Board
for the Parish of st. Tammany, La,
at it's regular meeting held on the
Sd day of October, 1919, |, N. II.
FitZSimons, president of said Parish
School Board, hereby give notice that
in compliance with asid resolution, a
special election will be held in School
District No. /, Parish of st. Tam
many, La, On the 18th day of No
vember, 1919, for the purpose of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11
CHARTER
of the
NATIONAL TRADING COMPANY,
INCORPORATED.
united State of America, State of
Louisiana, Parish of St.
Tammany.

Personally came and appeared the
parties whose names are hereto sub
scrlDed, all Of full age, who declare
that, availing themselves of the pro-
visions of the laws of the State Of
louisiana, relative to corporations,
they have coyenanted and agreed.
and by these presents, covenant and
agree, end bind themselves, as well
as such other persons as may here
AFTER become associated with them,
70 perform and constitute a corpora
tlon, and body polite in law, for the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11
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Taxable valuation $.........
NOTICE TO VOTERS-To vote in
favor OF the proposition submitted
upon this ballot place a cross (X)
Yes; to vote against it place a
similar mark after the word mo"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11

To levy a 3 IL mill tax on
all property subject to taxa
ton in School District No. /
Of the Parish of st. Tam
many, La, for a period of
six years in lieu of the 5
mill tax now assessed; said
special tax to be used for
the purpose of giving addi-
tional~ aid to the public
schools of District No.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-10-11
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School District No. 1 of the Parish
of st. Tammany, La, for period of
6 years in lieu of the five mill tax
now assessed. Said special tax to
be used for the purpose of giving
additional aid to the public schools
of said School District.
Section 2. Be it further ordain-
ed, ETC., That the ballots to be used
at the said election shall be prepar-
ed by the secretary of the St. Tam
many Parish School Board and shall
be in the following form: