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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
WALKER COUNTY
 REMAINS CALM
 AFTER KILLINGS.
State Guard Search for Young Son-In-LaW of Slain Miner. Soldier Shot From Am
 bush Buried Today

Jasper. December Especial. )-Appar- ently the killing of John Northcutt q striking miner. by Private James Nor. ria, Jr., of Company, Nj, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Guards. at Nauvoo, near here, Wednesday, and subsequent assassina- ton of the soldier rrorl ambush is re- gar1ed as a mere incident of the strike situation in Walker county The entire zone had returned 10 entire calm today, and with the exception of an increase in the force of troops no other develop maents occurred.
 Soldires, under direct command of Col. Dallas B. Smith of Company M, are searching for William Beard, a young miner and son-in-law of the slain North eutt. Beard, according to Mrs. North cutt, rushed into the home, short dis tance from the scene of the tragedies, of Northcutt. He stayed but short time and disappeared. Mrs. Northcutt, according to officers who examined her was unable to state whether he came for a gun or was armed when he left She did not see him depart.
 Sheriff Claude Cutlery and officers are inclined to believe that Beard, seeking to avenge the killing of his father-in- law, went to the house and obtained a gun and returned and fired three shots into Private Morris.
 Troops formed a cordon around the striking zone early last night and a thorough search is being made for the suspect. Although he has evaded arrest ljn to late tonight it is believed he has but a scant chance to escape.
 Additional features of the twin killings of yesterday were developed today. Pri- yate Purdue, on guard duty with Morris it is stated, left Morris to guard the Lody of Northcutt while he went to the store of the Shakleford- Monroe Coal company to secure an automobile to re- move the body to Nauvoo. As he left the store to return with the car he heara three shots. He hurried to the polnt where Northcutt's body lay, but Morris eould not be found Later the soldier s body was located about 30 yards away The two tragedies occurred within short distance of the miners home.
 Gen Robert E. Steiner, in charge of the troops in the district, arrived from BIT ,oinphatn today, It was announced shortly after his arrival that additional troops would be sent into the affected area to reinforce the present troops. ms is a. precautionary measure In antici- patton of a possible outbreak as a result of Northcutt's death. -
 The body of Morris will be buried m Jasper with military honors at 2:3o FIT aav afternoon. Arrangements for the fu- naraI are in charge of Colonel smith. The young mans mother, Mrs James Morris of Holt, Tuscaloosa county, was in Jasper when he boy was Killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
WOMAN MISSING

Efforts are being made to locate Mrs N. F. Laury, believed to be working in some Birmingham department store. by the Young Womens Christian association and the city detective department. There are several communication for Mrs. Laury at the Young Women's Christian associat ton from friends and relatives These communications are believed to be very important.
 The last word written by the missing woman to her brother, Innis F. Rayborn of Caney, Okla, indicated trouble and her family is worried. Any person hav- ing any information as to her where a bouts is requested to telephone to Miss Eula Chandler at the Young Women's S Christian association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
WHITE CHRISTMAS

The Sunday school of the Jonesboro Methodist church met Thursday evening at the church in celebration of their an nual white Christmas The exercises were beautiful and impressive. The Of fering for the occasion was given to the Methodist orphanage fund.- Miss Thelma Dudley, a talented reader of the city, ar ranged an interesting programme for the evening, which follows: Song, Joy to the World" prayer Rev. J. J. Sandlan; piano duet "I9aicalle, Miss Elizabeth Christie and Miss Thehna Dudley; Christmas story, Jessie May Sandln; violin solo, Edwin Saunders; reading, Just Before Christmas" Edwin Saun- ders; reading. Clara May Loveless pan tomime, Angels From the Realms of Glory, Madonna, Shepherds and Wise Men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
TO CLOSE CHRISTMAS

Christmas will be observed by Bir- mingham grocers and butchers and ev- cry member of the association will re main closed throughout the day. ac- oordng to announcement of officials of the Retail Grocers and Butchers associa ton of Birmingham. An agree ment has been reached by members whereby all will close for the day. and residents of Birmingham are advised to crder their groceries today in sui iicient amounts to carry them over through the next two days.
 It was also announced that the final meeting of December. scheduled to take place next Tuesday, has been post poned. The next meeting date of the association will be January 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
PERSONALS

Miss Lilou Burns of Selma, Miss Pearl Thomas of Tuscaloosa and MT. and Mrs. w. T. OGara of Talladega are the holi- day guests of MT. and Mrs. E. EA Wilson at their new home on Clarendon avenue.
 Mrs. Will Cochran and Mrs. c. Kirk are visiting relatives in Attalla.
 MT and Mrs. J. O. Sturdivant of Jones' boro left Thursday for Selma, where they will spend the holiday season.
 Dr. and Mrs. s. E. Grout left Thurs day for Dyersburg, Tenn, where they will be Christmas guests of MT. and Mrs. G. T. Wells.
 Miss Ethel Hagsdale of Washington, D. C.. is in the city, the guest of her father. Dr. M. c. Ragsdale, and Mrs Ragsdale.
 Richard McAdory is visiting relatives in Pulaski. Tenn
 Sergt. John T. Goodson of Washing ton, D. C., is the guest of MT. and Mrs J. H. Meharg for the holidays.
 Mrs. Rachel Ragland is visiting friends and relatives in Meridian. Miss.
 William Hellier who is a student at Washington and Lee university, Virginia, arrived home Thursday for the holidays
 Mrs. Mary Pengylly of Chicago is i'll the city, having been called here on ac- count of the death of her sister, Mrs. w. Sloggett
 John Sloggett of Milan, Mich, is the guest of his brother, William Sloggett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24

Tt may sound unreasonable, but
 when I began taking Tanlac I only
 weighed IA pounds and had not been
 able to work for over three months.
 Today I have as much strength and
 energy as. ever had and have actually
 gained 30 pounds in weight. In face,
 I have never felt better in my life, and
 I owe the remarkable change in my
 condition to Tanlac and Tanlac alone
 ITO tell you the truth, I don't know
 what would have become of me if it | hadn't been for this medicine. for had
 just about lost my health completely
 ing me no good. In fact. hardly had
 strength enough at times to walk across the room.
 My principal trouble was indiges- tion, and also suffered from catarrh
 and nervousness. My stomach was in
 such weakened condition that rarely ate any breakfast and had to live on a very restricted diet.
 After reading about Tanlac, I de- cided one day to give it trial. and it seemed to suit my case perfectly, for in only a short time was able to go back to work. just want to be eating all the time now, and everything-even onions and pork--agrees with me per fectly. I shall always praise Tanlac." The above statement was made re- gently by G. H. Hill, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Brattle-A1 boro, Vt. " Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exciu- sively by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope Drug Co.,, in Ensley by Ezen Drug Co.,, in Bessemer by
 Pegram- Patton Drug Co, and in Avon
 dale by Robert w. Murray.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
MISS GARDNER WINS
Entitled to Goodwin Apartment, Says
 Surrogate's Ruling
By Associated Press

New York, December 23-Miss 4eor- gia L. Gardner, who was engaged to ne- come the sixth bride of Nat Good win. actor, is the rightful owner of the ton- tents of the apartment which belonged to Goodwin at the time of his death. This decision was handed down today by Surrogate Cohalan. who at the same time ruled that Nathaniel C. Goodwin of Boston, the actors father, as admin- istrator of the mans estate, must file an accounting for judgment of s15,- STA collected by the actor and tur led oyer to the father before his death
 The decisions were made over 1bjvc- tions filed by klaw and Erlanger, th=a- trical producers, who sought to collect a claim of $11,000 against the estate. Testimony was introduced to show that the actor gave Miss Gardner his per sonal belongings in appreciation of her kindness to him during his last illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
ZIONIST MEETING
Development of Palestine and Work of
 Administration Will Be Discussed

A membership meeting Of the DIT mingham district. Zionist organization of America, is called for next Sunoay' December 26, to be held at the Hebrew school, corner Seventh avenue ana Seventeenth street, north, at 3:3O p. m'
 The question of reoKganlzatloI'' which was adopted at the national con- vention recently held in the city of Buffalo, will be the primary subject of explanation. News of recent de- velopments in Palestine and the work Of the Palestine administration under Sir Herbert Samuels will be briefly told al the meeting.
 Local officers of the Zionist district are anxious to have a large gathering at next Sundays meeting. as it is inn portaDt for everyone interested in the development of Palestine to become ac- quainted with the new system of or- ganization work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
INSURANCE TANGLE . REMAINS UNS0LvED
New York Officers Send Rep- resentatives to Confer With
 Mississippi State Agents
By Associated Press

: Jackson, MISS, December 23.--A Representative from the New York headquarters of the 139 fire insurance companies involved in the litigation started by State Revenue Agent Stokes " Robinson will meet with state agents here Tuesday when decision in regard to the withdrawal from the state is expected to be made. . Practically all of the companies in- volved in the antitrust suits have now instructed their eagents to cease writing news business or accepting re- newals, and the final decision of the companies is awaited with interest throughout the state.
 There were no new developments to- day in regard to, the attempt of the revenue agent to secure an injunction to prevent the withdrawal of the com panies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
H. ;; :: ;;;: bESSEMER :::::: j ;::: As- Herald in
 orespo

Bessemer, December 23.-(Special. - January Il is the day which the cam paign will be opened for the collection Of funds pledged to the Young Mems Chris tan association. The campaign will be waged by the board of directors, whc will have the support of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and other civic organiza- tions of the city.
 The foundation of the building is prac- tically completed, including the swim ming pools and lockers and the con tract for the superstructure will be let soon. The building, when finished, wilt be one of the handsomest in the state and will be credit to this part of the comfy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24

i4ans;'' Christmas Acrostic," reaanis, Huey Sadler; ''The Christmas Bible Story" from St. Luke: song. "Once in a Manager" "Manger Scene' ''HoY Night song The Christmas Story song. Tt Came Up From the Midnight Clear" story, 'Why the Chimes Rang; pantomime, Bad Pete. Second scene; Elves Workshop, ''Anitas Bedroom . Third scene: Midnight in Anita s Room" reading, "Santa's Cake,' Lille Mae Mcintyre; song, Santa. You Are All Right" reading, The Songs My Mother Sang" Derry Sad)er; song, Soft Music Is Stealne;' readings, "The Old Story" Annie Mae Harrison; Two Little Stockings" Mignon Sadler; Good night" by the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
PO0RE MAY RECOVER
His Associate on Night of Tragedy Is
 Given Preliminary

Anniston, December 8.--(Special )--Ira Brown, the Anniston man charged with violating the prohibition laws at the time George Poore of Oxford was shot in a liquor raid on the Talladega- Cal houn county line a week ago, was given a preliminary trial before Commissioner R. R, Carr Thursday afternoon. The de- fendant was bound over to await action of the federal grand jury George Poore the Oxford man shot during the raid, is improving slightly at Sellers hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
HOLIDAY HOURS AT LOCAL POST0FFlCE

Holiday hours will be observed al the local postoffice tomorrow, accord ing to Postmaster R. B. Smyer, and the stamp, parcel post and general de- livery windows will be open from to 10 o'clock Despite the fact that the cffice will be closed the employees will be working in an effort to have all mail leave Birmingham at the earliest time possible. Parcel post package, :, will be delivered as usual, but there will be only one delivery of mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
Soldiers Body En Route
 Tuscaloosa From France

Tuscaloosa. December 23.-(Spe- cin1)-James F. Turner of TuscaIosa has a message that the body of his son, Private George William Turner, Company K, Thirty-ninth infantry, Fourth division, who died In France in October, 1918, has arrived In New York. The body will reach this city the latter part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
NEGROES TO CELEBRATE
Emancipation Proclamation Ceremo-
 nials Will Be Held at Empire

Empire, December --(Special.i- Negro miners of Empire and it's vicinity will celebrate the fifty eighth anniver- sary of Emancipation Proclamation Saturday, January l. The occasion "; Il lar; sterling 6O-day bills, BATE; com other festive features. Various com mittees have been named, and the "f- fair will be properly regulated Hun dreds are expected to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
ATTACK MAY BE FATAL
Anniston Business Man Is Stricken
 With Paralysis

Anniston, December 23.-(SpecialD- ] Maddox, a former Montgomery man, who recently came to Annston and pur- chased the White Star market on Tenth street. suffered a stroke of paraiysis at his boarding house on Winner avenue Wednesday night and his condition Thursday was pronounced to be extreme iy critical. The unexpected stroke came a short time after he had eaten his s1lf,rnnr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
West Virginia Town Has Third Dl
 aster In Three Years
ny Associated Press

Mullens, W. Va. December 2s.-Muit \ lens today suffered it's third disastrous fire in as many years, when an entils city block was reduced to ashes. entai IF ing a loss estimated at Sl.OOo'VVe.
 The fire. the cause of which was un- determined, originated in tailoring shop and spread rapidly to adJaeen1 buildings Numerous retail establish ments were destroyed.
 So far as could be learned tonight, there was no loss of life. Many persons who occupied apartments above ths stores were left homeless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
MISS CALDWELL DIES
Woman Had Been III Several
 Months

Annston, December 3.-(Special.)-M Maggie Chadwell died Thursday morning at the home of her sister Mrs. T. R. Johnson, after a lingering illness The funeral services will be held at 10:}0 o'clock Friday from the home of Mrs Johnson. Rev. Leon M. L.atimer and Rev L, N Claxton will conduct the services, and the interment will be at Hillside cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
TWO TRAINS ADDED
Seaboard Air Line Announces New
 Time Card for January l

Jacksonville, December 23.-(Special)- Beginning January 2, the Seaboard Air Line will add two trains to the local schedule. The Pell City train, it is an7 nounced, will be made Up here. Incl dentally, this brings five families into Jacksonville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
MAN WIPES OUT FAMILY
Nebraskan Kills Wife and Four Chil'
 dren-ShOOts Self
Rx Associated Press

Bradshaw, Neb,, December s. Worry over depreciation of the value of large tract of land he purchased some time ago is said by neighbors of Carl Nickelson to have prompted him to kill his wife, three children and himself here early today. He used hammer to slay his wife and razor to kill his children, Irene. 12; Made line, 4; Neil, aged three weeks. as they slept. Then he shot himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
Pershing May Serve

Washington, December 23.-Gen .ral Pershing may act as grand marshal of the inaugural parade March 4. it was stated today in connection with plans of the committee in charge of the ee. e. monies. The officer has been selected as chairman of the military committee, which wilkdirect the parade. Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, then chief of staff, acted as grand marshal of the 1917 inaugural parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
Fingers Amputated

Tuscaloosa, December 23.--(Special.) )--T. l.. Springer, son of R. M. Springer, prom iHent lumberman. had several of his fing- CTS amputated at the Druid City hos pital this morning. His hand was crushed in a sawmill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
Dinner-Dance Planned

Huntsville. December 23-(Special.)- The Huntsville Rotary club is arranging for big dinner-dance on December 2S, which they will hold in the new Commu- nity House auditorium in Merrimack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
WOODWARD CLUB

At meeting of the board of governors of the Woodward Golf and Country club it was decided, owing to the holiday sea- son and to the recent opening of the new clubhouse, to extend to the members the privilege of entertaining their friends for a period ending December 90.
 The first club dance will be held Fri day evening, December 31, and will be for members only. This dance will in- augurate the weekly dances which will be a feature of the winter season.
 Dr. and Mrs. F. o. Heller were the re cipients of q delightful Christmas sur prise Wednesday evening, which had been planned by the members of the Presbyterian church. The affair was i'll the nature of an old-faShioned pound party" and was arranged in the par lors of the church.
 After prayer service on Wednesday evening, the doors of the parlors were opened and Dr. and Mrs. Heller were led into the room, where long tapie was spread with most bountiful shower of Christmas edfbles, including turkeys hams fresh meats, lovely homemade cakes. candies, fruit of all kinds, canned vegetables and homemade 1ellies ana preserves, and nuts, cranberries, celery and every good thing to eat,
 Dr. Hellier, who has been pastor of the church about a year, was deeply touchea by this evidence of good will and thoughtfulness on the part of the mem bers
 Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Slog- gett were held Thursday afternoon at her home in Feeders, with Dr. F. 0. Heiiier officiating. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery. The large number or sorrowing friends present and the beau tiful floral offerings were testimony or the love and esteem in which the de- ceased was held in this community ,bora cba h q lived 10 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24
SCHOOL CLOSED

The county school at Hopewell closed Wednesday for the holidays. On We'd nesday evening at 7:SO their annual Christmas entertainment, which was un- usually delightful, was given with the following programme: Piano selections Mrs. Brngham and Myra Bringham;
 song. Merry Christmast, Deck tht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-24

Most of the worlds supply of cider down comes from Iceland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
IPAIGE ANNOUNCES
 PRICE REDUCTION
Cuts Ranging From $155 to S250 Made on Various
 Models

Announcement is made by Harry M. Jewett, president of the Detroit Paige Motor Car Company, of immediate price reductions on all Paige models, the cuts ranging from s155 to $250 a car. The new list prices went into effect at mid- night, September 27, and all Paige dis tributors were so notified by wire.
 "TRere are no economic grounds to justify these reductions in price," said MT. Jewett "The price of Paige cars las always been based on the cost of first class materials, expert workman ship and a fair profit. Materials from which cars are now being made were, of course, purchased months ago. There has been no reduction in cost since then. Tn fact, basic factors, like steel, trans porttaion and coal, have gone up.
 However, to support what seems at this time a worthy movement and to contribute d telling blow to the high cost of living, the Paige is willing to make it's own sacrifices; and at the new prices we are announcing, will cheer - fully accept a loss"
 The Paige line consists of eight models, five built on the smaller or ''6-42" .chas- sis and three built on the larger "6-66'' chassis. All these models are new from stem to, stern and had just been an- nounced. The new price will be as follows:
 Glerbrook, five-passenger touring car, si,770; Ardmore four passenger. sport model, s1,99O: five-passenger, four-door sedan, s2,645; our-passenger coupe, s2,525; I1enox roadster s1,7T9; Lakewood seven passenger touring car, s2795; Larchmont II, sport model, $2.S95; seven-passenger sedan & 750
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
He Invents to Order

''. w. Greenherg. in Lesles.
 T want yor to design machine for cleaning rubber by air. and can you let me have it by Friday?"
 This was the Sastounding request I heard the president of big rubber com pany make recently to his experimental chief. as l sat in he latter's office. The governmental chief was John Gammeter. , The answer was, "Certainly.'
 1f-yoC lived .- that amazing. dynamic little city of, Akron. Ohio. you would known John Gsmmeter. sand this sor. nf thing wouldn't surprise you at all. For ever yore in Akron knows the ..Ruh- Der Wizard" and what's more they al, eail hin John"
 Twenty-five years ago John Gammete- vas hobo riding the brakes throucs, 'he southwest Today he is million tire. and millions of dollars worth of machinery of his own erection is in use 'n America. Fnsland. Sp-1r and Russia. His inventions on file in the patent of flee in Washington stand second in mum Der to those of Thomas Edison.
 After Dunlop and Michelin conceived he notion of making tires out ot cruda -rhher, t was John Camrnete- who ir- vented. the machinery that rraNr the idea practicable {, This he followed with scores of ~,echanica' devices which wade foasihle the rnantit-- productior of the 's'-h- -@raaa automobile ana h,cy,cie ti~As '- use todav--to say rnfhsr~ of nu-,e~- -,.~s oth~~ ~-ater'a'e If ~stbNe- such as ''e ~~'f haH bott,e -ssor~er~ s-d so ~
 r',. the r>ee@ inte~es,inc feature of hss inventions is tho manner Tn which they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
By Associated Press

Honolulu, September 7.--Twenty five years a leper, but now discharged by the physician of the United States public health service in charge of the Kahn Leprosy Investigation station here with out an apparent trace of the disease in her body is the record of Mrs Rosalie Blaidsell of Honolulu given to the Asso- ciated Press in what is believed to be the first interview of it's kind ever published.
 Refined chaulmoogra oil, prepared by Dr. A. l.. Dean and his conferes or the University of Hawaii and administered by Dr. J. T. Mcdonald director ofathe investigation station, Dr. F. E. Trotter, president of the territorial board Of health and their associates is credited by the public health officials with having arrested the disease in three years, five mcnths and seven days treatment.
 Today Mrs B1aidsell is living at her home here. going in and out among her friends and taking up the threads Of a busy life which were cut when the mala- dy forced her without the camp
 Her manner is cheerful, almost viva cious her mental energy unusually keen' her movements quick and decisive as those Of person in perfect health, and the skin of her hand as the Associated Press representative took it in parting is soft and smooth as a baby's.
 Only one apparent ill effect of the dis ease remains in the occasional twitching of one eye. There the leprosy bacilli de- stroyed a nerve before the tratment took effect.
 Mrs. Bladsell is full -blooded Ha- waiian, fast of long line of "priestesses of the flame of the old Hawaiian tenn pie worship. Before she entered the Kalihi institution for treatment she or ganized the Daughters and Sons of Ha- waiian Warriors. one of the strongest