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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Business Man Ill

Marion, December 24.-(Special)--N J. Davis, Jr., prominent young business man, who has been seriously ill the past week, was taken 10 the Seima infirmaN yesterday. His friends are hopeful of an early recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
ms valne of Farms.
PACKERS COMBINE
Amalgamated A Concern Will Operate
 as Acme Packing Company

Chicago, December 24-(Special)- "A combination has just been effected be- tween the Acme Packing company of Chicago and the Indian Packing corpor- ation, a Delaware corporation, under which the new company will be operated under the name of the Acme Packing company.
 This combination makes the Acme Packing company leader in the produc- ton and distribution of canned meats in the United States. The management of the combination is in the hands of c. E.. Martin, who is responsible for the sue cess of the Acme Packing company, which has grown from a very small m vestment in 1909 to it's present strong fi- nancial position.
 The Acme Packing company has sold to strong syndicate of New York and Chicago $1,S500OO issue of to 10year s per cent convertible first mortgase bonds and also a large block of capital stock of the company.
 This combination is in a very strong financial position, and has the most mod ern and up-to-date plants in the country, the one at Green Bay, Wisconsin, having just been completed
 The management estimates a saVng of over $100O,000 per annum in the jolnS operation of the two combined compa- nies, as against the former separate re- quirements
 In addition to Mir Martin, president. the management will consist of the fol- lowing: Meyer Kaz, vice president; John NJ Clair, vice president; A. (. Tolde, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
POSTOFF|CE SHOWS
 FORT PAYNE GROWS
Quarters and Equipment Are Doubled to Take Care of
 Increased Business

Fort Payne, December 24-(Special.J- New quarters have been leased for the local postoffice, beginning January l, on account of the increased business. The new quarters will be in the Wilson build ing, and will have twice as much floor space as the present location in the Nix building. Arrangements are being made by the lessor to provide new equipment throughout of the latest approved type, and it is said that the local office will be one of the best equipped in the state not located in a government building
 Simultaneously with the announcement of the new location, Postmaster w V Jacoway announced that the postal re- ceipts indicated that the office would be advanced to the second class July l. The receipts have doubled in the past five years. The local office has had free de- livery for almost two years, and is equipped with government owned can ceiling machine and typewriter. which is unusual for a third-class office Inei- dentallN. the postmaster also stated thnt the report from Gadsden to the effect that the department will inaugurate d new mail service from Birmingham over the early morning express train was somewhat in error, in that this service was inaugurated eight months ago at his request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
SELMA ASKING FOR
 THROUGH SHIPMENT
Big Business In Dairy Products Requires Quicker Movement
 to Points of Distribution

Selma, December 24-(Special)- Through refrigerator cars to handle creamery products from Selma to Allan ta, Jacksonville and New Orleans have been applied for by the Selma creamery, and the railroads have signified an in tention to supply the cars and cooperate with the service just as soon as sched- ules and other details can be arranged.
 These cars would allow the shipment of dairy products from here in carload lots direct to points of distribution and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25

ing line of credit whereby Germany might secure American farm products was introduced in the Senate today by Senate Dial.
 Mir. Stevenson. it is known conferred with officials of the treasury department prior to the introduction of the bill. and ascertained that if it be enacted, it will be feasible to follow it's authorization There is a good chance, it is said, that the bill will pass.
 There is about S400 0OO,0oO in the hands of the custodian of alien property se- cured from the sale of German property in the United States during the World WAT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
THREE

expeditions movement of these commodi- ties and the quick return of the contain CTS. The present system of trying to' catch car when needed, it is said. has been unsatisfactory to the creameries here, which do a large export business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25

but would assure the delivery of the prod ucts in better condition. The plans are to have three or four refrigerator cars assigned to Selma to take care of the condensed cream. sweet cream. whole milk and butter. which finds it's markets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
USE ALIEN MONEY
 ID HELP FARMERS
 IS DIAL SUGGESTION
By HUGH w. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age-Herald,

Washington. December 24-(SpeciaI.)- The bill introduced in the House Monday by Representatives stevenson of South Carolina, providing for the use of the war finance corporation of money ob- tained from the sale of German prop erty in the United States for establish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Wedding Announced

Selma, December 24-(Special. )-John L. Staples, general secretary of the Young Mems Christian association, and Miss Florence Hopkins, business secrc- tary of the Lynchburg Young women 5 Christian association and a daughter of Rev E. J. Hopkins of Lynchburg, were married in that city Wednesday evening, it was learned here today. MT. Staples is popular Rotarian, and has scores of friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Father Xmas Visitor

Marion, December 24-(Special)- )-J ohm l. Marshall of Perdue Hill is spending the holidays here with his son, G. F. Mar shall, and other relatives. The Marshails are among Marion's leading merchants, and have been strong factors in the up- building of the city. G. F. Marshall IS n member of the city council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Close for Xmas

C,arrollton, December 24.-(Special.)- J. Garrolton public school closed yes,er- day for the holidays and the teachers left for their homes for Christmas visits. feature of the closing was a Christmas tree given the primary department by their teachers Each pupil received a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
BILL FOR BRIDE
 ACROSS ALABAMA

Washington, December 24.-(Speeial)- The Senate has passed a bill introduced by Senator Underwood of Alabama, au- thorizng the Louisville and Nashville railroad to construct and operate a bridge across the Alabama river, one end ot which to be in Montgomery and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25

, OIntT m LImOre county at or near ] point approNm tely four mes rom Montgomery The right to alter or re. peal the act was expressly reserved. An identical bn has been introduced in
 the House by Representative Dent ofthe. Second district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Students Return

Marion, December 24-(Special) )-Messrs Stakely Hatchette and Frank Gordon i who are attending the University of Vir- gInia. are home for the holidays. They arrived vesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
ACCOUNTS VALUES
 OF ALABAMA FARMS

The census bureau reports today of the number and value of farms in the fol- lowing Alabama counties for the years 1910 and 1920:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
New Elixir, Called Aspironal, M e dicated With Latest Scientific Remedies, Used
 and Endorsed by European and American Army Sur geons to Cut Short a Cold
 and Prevent Complications.
Every Druggist in U. s. In structed to Refund Price While You Wait at Counter if Relief Does Not Come Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immediate
 Relief, Quick Warm-up.

The sensation of the year in the drug trade is Aspironal. the two min- Jte cold and cough reliever authorita- iively guaranteed by laboratories 1; tested, approved and most enthusiastic cally endorsed by the highest authori- ties, and proclaimed by the common people as ten times as quick and ef- fective as whiskey, rock and rye, or any other cold and cough remedy they have ever tried.
 All drug stores are now supplied with the wonderful new elixir, so all you have to do to get rid of that cold IS to step into the nearest drug store, hand the clerk half a dollar for a bottle of. Aspironal and tell him to serve you two teaspoonfuls in a glass. With yoar watch in your hand, take the drink at one swallow and call for your money back in two minutes if you cannot feel your cold fading away like a dream within the time limit Don't be bashfll, for all druggists invite you and expect you to try 1t. Everybody's doing 1t.
 When your cold or cough is relieved take the remainder of the bottle home to your wife and babies, for Aspironal Is by far the safest and most effective, the easiest to take and the most agree able cold and cough remedy for in fants and children.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
CLAIM UNIDENTIFIED |. MEN KILLED PIERCE
Man and Woman Say They Were Forced to Accompany
 Strangers in Victims Auto
By Associated Press

Wheeling, w. Va, November 4.-Peter D. Treadway and Marie Williams. giving their home address as Philadelphia. ar murder late last Saturday night or early Sunday morning of Henry T. Pierce of Philadelphia, told the police, according to statement given out at headquarters, that Pierce was killed by two unidentl- fled strangers who escaped in tne ;lc- tim's automobile after forcing Treadway and the Williams woman to accompany them at the point of a revolver. The twd were examined by the police separately Treadway, the police say, admitted wit messing Pierces murder, adding that his woman companion also was in the room at the time. The woman, however, tho police say, denied that she was present when Pierce was slain.
 The prisoners are said to have express ed "a willingness to waive extradition to Philadelphia and will be taken there to- morrow.
 After the arrest of Treadway and the woman today the police say Ley recover ed from a local pawnshop q suit of clothes soiled with bioodstaiHs which tuey say ndu peei pleuStu Dy tIS pIlSOii- CT. In a valise in Treadway's possession, the police declare, they also found a bloodstained sweater.
 Accorirg to TreadwaEs version of the killing of Pierce, as related by the two detectives and other police officials who took part in the examination of the pris- oners, he met Pierce on the street some time Saturday evening and the latter ask ed him to find two girls for the party He went about among his acquaintances, he said, and met the Williams woman and "a girl friend the three went to Pierce's apartment. he added, where the police, quoting Treadway. consumed a great quantity of liquor and as the night wore on the party developed into a
 drunken revel.''
 About midnight, according to Tread way, two strangers entered the apart ment and 'ordered the members of tha party to hand over their money. Pierce he added was the only person to resist the intruders and was struck down. In the excitement "the other girr' escaped and nothing more was seen of her. The intruders, after accomplishing the slay- ing of Pierce said Treadway, then turn ed on the gas and drove him and the Williams woman from the place and forced them into the automobile which stood at the curb
 The statement of the Williams woman say the police, disagrees ill some import ant details with that made by Treadway. the most notable departure being. her de- nial that she was in the room with Pierc- at the time he was slain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
THINK CHURCH FIRE. WORK OF |NCEND|ARy.
Priceless Relics of Henry Ward Beecher Lost in Plymouth
 Church Blaze
By Associated Press

New York, November 24.-Investigation was begun today by city fire officials into reports that the fire which last night destroyed the historic old structure of Plymouth church. Brooklyn, where Henry Ward Beecher was pastor for many years, was of inceudiary origin.
 Suspicion that the blaze was not the result of an accident was first aroused by Samuel Flattis, negro night watch man, who told of hearing the sound of footsteps overhead while working in the church basement about eleven o'clock last night. Flattis said he armed him self with a knife and ascended the stairs. He found the entire lecture room ablaze.
 Priceless relics and manuscripts writ ten and collected by Dr. Beecher, includ- ing many sermons in his own handwrit- ing, were consumed by the fire, which destroyed the old building. The new church edifiee adjoining, one of the fin est in the city, was seriously damaged.
 The old church, built in 1Si9, which had been used as a Sunday schooI in recent years, housed the church's library which included origina, drafts of the fiery ser mons delivered there by pr. Beecher be- tween 1SI7 and 1865, as well as his collec- ton of Civil war relics All apparently had been destroyed by the flames before the fire was discovered.
 In their efforts to save the new church edifice, firemen were afraid to break ten memorial windows of stained glass Wa ter also damaged the costly pipe organ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

a recent hostess in entertaining for Mrs. Ernest Herlong. recent bride. The house was attractive in autumn colors and made pretty background for the setting of the card tables. At the conclusion of the game, the host ess served a salad course.
 Those playing were: Mrs. R. A. Hood, Mrs. LeRoy Beckley, Mrs. c. J. Donald, Mrs. c. s. Foster Mrs. Louis Bush, Mrs. Joe Carmichael. Mrs. Clay ton. Mrs. R. A. Ellis, Mrs. Houston Warner. Mrs. Will Davis. Mrs. F. D. Reynolds, Miss Thompson. Miss Car michael and the hostess.
 The Altar society of the St An- thonys Catholic church met with Mrs. Andy Smith on Avenue Tuesday aft ernoon. The day was spent in an all- day sewing for the orphans. and at 2:30 a business session was held A committee was appointed to take charge of the Ensley Red Cross booths on Saturday in the business section of Ensley.
 luncheon was served at noon, and following the business session the hostess served punch and cakes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
NEGRESS GOES TO COURT AND FORCES IDLE SPOUSE TO DIVIDE FAMILY FUND

Anniston, November 24--(SpeciaD-In dismissing a case against local negro Wednesday morning in the police court which had been preferred by his wife charging non-support, Recorder John p. Bibb adjusted the difficulty by orderng the negro to divide his $50 with his wife
 The negro woman testified that she had worked flor de white folks, Ted herself and her husband. paid the rent, and bought an $s4 coat recently and that her husband wouldn't even buy the matches which lighted the fires Tn tne'r room. The divicion was made accordhs to the recorders order, and the pair or negroes went separate ways from the city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

Ensley High students went wild with enthusiasm over the coming game be- tween Central and Ensley yesterday afternoon as they paraded down the streets with the high school band, fol- lowed by the entire school
 Gathering at the corner of Avenue E and Nineteenth street yells in the full spirit of the occasion were given un- der an enthusiastic leader The stores and offices were vacated by the em- ployes for the time being. who formed an audience for the students.
 The state championship game will be decided this morning when these two teams meet for final battle on Redwood field at 10i30 o'clock
 The high school student body and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
OFFICERS ARREST SIX
Alleged Moonshiners Operated in Cave
 Near Lagarde

Anniston, November 24.-(Special.)-- Federal Prohibition Officer Bob Fergu- son Wednesday destroyed an illicit dis tilling outfit located in a cave, near Lagarde. in Etowah county. which the officer believed to have been in opera tion at that point for several years.
 The operators of the still had placed a hickory tree ladder In the opening to the cave on which they climbed in and out of their hiding place. Officer Fer guson arrested smith Cheeks, J. P Payne, Herschel Sims Oscar McBurnett Henry Hollingsoead and Asa Sims in the raid, destroyed the copper outfit and poured out all the whisky and beer stored in the resort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
ENTERTAINS CLASS

Mrs. T. R. Ponder was hostess to the members of the first year junior class of the Ensley Highlands Presby- terian church, of which she is teacher, at her home on Eighteenth Court. Tuesday afternoon. In the contest en- joyed by the children. Thelma Wright won first prize and Elizabeth Tiller, second prize. Those enjoying the oc- casion were: Willie Gray, Anna Stew art Dupuy. Katherine Mcclure, Rita Me- Neal, Thelma Wright. Rose Elizabeth Flautt. Martha Tiiler, Eliza beth Tiller and Catherine Ransom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
SERVICES TO AID CHARITY
Union Thanksgiving Devotionals Will
 Be Held at Anniston Today

Anniston, November 24.--(SpeciaL)- A union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Parker Memorial Baptist church in this city at II o'clock Thurs day A feature will be the delivery of the special sermon by Rev. Hoyt NJ. Dobbs, new pastor of the First Method ist church The announcement was made Wednesday by Rev Peon M. Lati- mer that the offering made at the union service would be devoted to the Asso- ciated charities fund in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
RECEPTION FOR PASTOR
New Methodist Ministers Parishioners
 Arrange Glad-hand Programme

Admission. November 24.-- (SpecialD-- Rev. l. E. Sargent, who was assigned to the pastorate of the Mccoy Methodist church in this city by the last north Alabama conference, will arrive from Leeds Thursday evening. He will be given a reception by the members of the church on Thanksgiving evening. The reception will be held in the auditorium of the church, and suitable pro- gramme of greetings and music has been arranged for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
Reception Is Success

Annistou, November 2f.-tSpecial.)-- Tom Bragg, president of the Auburn Alumni association, who came to An niston Tuesday to attend the meeting of that organization, remained over in the city until Wednesday. The recep- ton held by the alumni members was largely attended and was classed as one of the most interesting sessions of the body ever held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

At the regular meeting of the Shady side Improvement club, much business relative to the progress of the club was taken up- MT. Ellis chairman of the street committee. reported several interviews with the city engineer and commissioners and stated that work on the streets was promised for an early date. The park committee re- ported that the new park was ready to be equipped with playground equipment, and all who had pledged money to this should send in at once. Other pledges are solicited.
 A plan of the club is to have a com munity Christmas tree and invite Santa Claus to be present on that oc- casion Each child shall receive not more than one present the value no. to exceed 50 cents.
 The men and women Of the com munity are urged to get together and boost better things for the conmu- nifty.
 MRS. HERLONG SUPPLEMENTED
 Mrs. John Reynolds. of Fairfield. was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
OPOSSUM AND MUSIC

The Pike Avenue Baptists will ob- serve Thanksgiving in the form of an opossufn supper banquet for the ben eft of the interests of the Mems Be- rean class. All who are interested in this department are requested to be present. There will also be special programme presented by the Pike Avenue Baptist church orchestra with Glen Gibbs at the piano; Cliff and Miss Ruby Arnold. violins; pr. c. W. Leslie and Blair Faircloth, comets and Fred White Summers, saxophone. There will be no charges nor a col lection taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
Warden Resumes Duties

Anniston. November. 24.--( (Speciai.) City Warden J. W. Wakeiey. who has been suffering severely for the last week with iumbago attack. has re- surned his official duties at the city hall, relieving Officer G. w. Tolleson who acted as warden during Wakeley' g illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
County Nurse Arrives

Albany, November ss.-t S.,ecial.) )--- Miss Margaret Ferguson q New York has arrived here to become punic health narse for Morgan county Her duties will be coasine. pfincipaIiy ic following up the z4c concentrations o' the health board re-ardim- lfiiror physical defects tou't n scn3oi cnll- dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
HOW ID GET RID
 Of CATARRH
A Simple, Safe, Inexpensive Method that Clears Out the Head, Nose and Throat.

There is no disease more offensive or dis agreeable no disease that will lead to as much serious trouble catarrh You can now get rid of it by simple, safe, pleasant home remedy discovered by Dr. Blosser. ratarrh specialist
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
Negresses Are Held

Anniston, November 24.--{ -{Spec.aLj-- Sarah Bradford and Donis Morris. negro women, were tried in the police court here Tuesday morning under burglary and larceny charges. Recorder Bibb bound them over to await grand jury action under bonds of $309.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
To Hear GalIi-Curci

Jacksonville, November 24.- (Special) Among those going over to Atlanta Thanksgiving to hear Galli-Curci. are Misses Avery Caldwell, Fanny Warlick, Mary Knox Fitz. Susie Sargent and Eloise Stevenson, and Dr. and Mrs. James Williams. They will return home Friday or Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

Simply chew them. no hot water nor any other filters for stomach perhaps al- ready too much overcrowded.
 These tablets supply to the stomach the alkaline effect which Is what relieves the sour acid condition. They also con- tain pancreatin to help digest the starchy foods such as potatoes, rice. oatmeal, white flour, etc.
 Get 0O-cent box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, have them on hand at all times and thus have no fear of indigestion or dyspepsia.
 The fact that these tablets are on sale everywhere in tho U. s. and Canada shows how generally recognized they are as an efficient aid when the dyspeptc stomach needs little help.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

medicinal herbs flowers and berries, ,
 which you smoke in q dainty pipe or C 1 z are tte- The smoke-vapor is in-
 haied into all the air passages of the head. nose, throat and lungs. It con- tains no cubebs or tobacco and may be used. by women and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

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 catarrhal deafness. or subject to ire quent colds. you should try this Remedy without de- lay.
 Any weIl-stocked drug store can sup ply Dr. Biossers Remedy in cigar cites or powder for smoking in a pipe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
No Fear Now
 of Indigestion
A Host of People Seem to Thrive on What Used to Provoke Indiges- ton Before They Learned of
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.

When the stomach becomes sour, with gassiness and heartburn due to indiges- ton or dyspepsia, relief may be had by one or two Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

or will order 1t for ye~- satisfactory results guaranteed by genuine. money back offer
 A trial packag. Will be mailed postpaid to any sufferer for ten cents tcoin or stam,s3 by The 3,ossss Co. DE 2s. Atias.t. Ga. to prove ltx d.Lsn.41i ~..d .~AaasaAD.s siiectis enr~s --Ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Groves LAXATIVE PROMO QUI- NINE tablets. The genuine bears the signature of F. w. Grove. 30c-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25

children as well as men.
 This medcated smoke carries medicine where sprays, douches and ontments can not possibly reach. Its effect is soothinc and healing and is entirely harmless. If you are sufferer from catarrh. asthma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-25
SHADYsIDE IMPROVEMENT CLUB

numbers of Ensley people will be pres ent to urge the home team to victory.