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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12
CARD PARTY AT ELKs' HOME
CLASS PARTY PosTPONED

NBASS FANIf FVbTFUNEU
 Mrs. J. V. Newton, chairman or Group of the Philathea class of the Southslde Baptist church, announces that tho party to have been given this afternoon at Edgewood has been postponed indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

A representative crowd of Auburn men, from here, will attend the Gen. tre-Auburn game in Birmingham Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

Rev. H. L. Aldrich of this city is attending the state Methodist confer ence in Birmingham. His friends here are hoping that he will return here for his fourth year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

A large number of citizens arc planning to see the Auburn-Tech football game in Atlanta, Thanks giving. Among them are the entire football eleven of the state normal school If they have no game sched- uled for that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

'OI MT. dNu NIIs' 1IuUpIl NVI ubb1'
 Mir and Mrs. Sam Hobbs of Selma will motor to Birmingham to spend this weekend with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

The many friends of Mrs. C. NJ. Stanley will regret to learn that she Is i'll at the. South Highland inirm- ary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

Tuscaloosa, who are attending the Methodist conference, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Hubert Scruggs'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

Miss Annie Tartt Perry and Miss Florence Young. accompanied by Mrs c. J. Perry, left yesterday for Tus- caloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

MIGHT HEI,p A LITTLE Anyway, perhaps the big powers assembled in Washington will agree to disarm the small nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10

That boy today is known as Capt. T. c. Mcdonald, former chief of po- lice and successful business man. His father, the late W. !. Mcdonald, was the purchaser of the second lot sold when Birmingham was put on the map. It was located on the corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street, the site now occupied by the First National Bank building. The pur-
 chase price was s200, and was solt several years ago by the heirs of he McDonald estate for s1o0,00o.
 Young Mcdonald and his father left the family homestead at Greens boro, Ala, on August 1, 1871, en route
 for Birmingham. On the way, the bov was taken sick and left with friends in Tuscaloosa. On the 10th instant he left for Birmingham, arr
 irving as stated above.
 At the time Tom Mcdonald reached Birmingham, there was only one iail- road running through sfe city to be. It did not stop there. for at that tune there was no depot, Elyton being the nearest stopping point.
 The day following his arrival young Mcdonald assisted his father in clearing the lot he had bought preparatory to the erection of 'ne- story building, for which Tom aug the foundation. He also assisted m hauling the bricks for the building from Oxmoor, his father having pur- chased the materials of an old lime kiln at that point. His vehicle vas crude wagon drawn by team CT bull yearlings.
 At this stage of Birminghams de- velopment. according to the state ment of Captain Mcdonald, the only business house in the city was that of a confectionery store. although there were several other stores and residences under construction. With the exception of few years spent in Tuscaloosa, Captain McDon- aid has resided in Birmingham 1 through the past half century. and has seen the city grow from it's in 1 fancy to it's present magnificent pro portions. Tn his early manhood die clerk4d in several of the early pusi- ness houses of the city. later joining the police force, on which he served | for 16 years as sergeant, lieutenant, captain and chief. holding the latter position for eight years with dis | tinction
 On leaving the force he became the
 proprietor of the White Swan iaun- dry, and continued in business for
 quite number of years. He is
 largely interested In Birmingham
 real estate, and for the past few
 years has devoted his time to the in
 terest of his holdings.
 l Captain Mcdonald has taken an .tc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
ID HAVE WE|GHER FOR WAGON COAL Commission Decides to Gre. ate Office-BroWn to
 Choose Man

Following protests against alleged short weights in coal made by mem bers of the Birmingham Retail Coal Dealers association, at the meeting of the commission last Tuesday rhe city board yesterday adopted reso- lution offered by Commissioner J Ellis Brown, authorizing employment of an assistant inspector of weights and measures.
 Duties of this inspector will be to check up weights of coal delivered by wagon mines of the district. He will be paid $125 per month, and will furnish his own automobile. The ap- pointment will be made by MT Brown, who, with pr. N. A. Barrett president of the city commission comprised Ia committee making an investigation of charges made that the public is being swindled by he wagon miners.
 Report of findings of this commit tee will be made later. Mir. Brown stated yesterday. Appointment of the assistant inspector is expected to aid materially in the fnyestigatiol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
B|G TIME PLANNED
 FOR REALT0R ROMF
City Commissioners Accept Invitation to Outing at
 Divers Lake

Members of the city commission yesterday accepted the invitation of the Birmingham Real Estate board to attend the realtors romp" at Oliver's rake Friday, an all l-day af- fair. Plans are being made to make the romp one of tho most enjoyable entertainments recorded in Brming- ham.
 o. H. Horton, secretary of the board, declared many strange and wondrous sights will be seen by the visitors to the romp of the realtors He said yesterday that Eddie" and his gang would be on hand with bells on. Ed S. Allen, chairman of the stag committee, is styled Eddie" by Mir Horton, for no particular req son.
 Pausing from his task of buying pickles, charcoal ice, okra, vinegar, watermelons. tomatoes, lambs and the other things which go to make up a successful realtor romp, with big barbecue dinner, MT Horton advised everyone to get out in time to sec the battle royal and to enjoy the fishing and swimming
 Women guests are urged to bring their bathing suits. A special com mittee will see that they are taken care of Mir. Horton said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
REARREST FOSTER
 ON MURDER CHARGE
Was Released By Coroner, Mrs NeWsome SWearS
 Out Warrant

Released from the city jail, on or ders of Coroner J. D. Russum only to be rearrested. was the fate of Mi nor c. Foster charged with the kill ing of Ed Newsome, Saturday night.
 Following an investigation by the coroner verdict of justifiable homi- eide was returned and Mir. Foster was discharged.
 However, he was immediately re- arrested on warrant sworn out be- fore Judge H. B. Abernethy in the Jefferson county court of misde- meanors by Mrs. Hattie Newsome charging him with murder. He was released yesterday afternoon under s1,00O bond.
 Mir Foster Is alleged to have shot and killed Ed Newsome when he came To Fosters home to talk to him regarding a petition which had been circulated to have Mrs. Newsome. who claims to be a sister-in-law of Newsome. moved from the neighbor- hood. Witnesses testified that New some had threatened the life of Eos ter and pulled his gun and snapped 1t before Foster fired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
FORMER ENGINEER
 COMMITS SUICIDE
Despondent From Ill Health and Unemployment, Sturgis
 Shoots Himself

Despondent because of i'll health and unemployment, Jim r. sturgis, former engineer, eneded his lifs with revolver yesterday afternoon about o'clock at his room, 1S16t. First avenue.
 Sturgis had taken a room at that place only yesterday morning. He had been in a local hospital for several months as the result Of burns sustained when a bed in which he was sleeping was set on fire about six months ago, and it was said that he had not recovered from the ac- cident.
 The report of the revolver came as shock to the people living a { the rooming house, of which Charles Hayes is proprietor. Eturgis had stated that he was going in to take 8 nap, and had not appeared specially Respondent at the time. The pistol shot was heard soon after, and per sons in the house hurried to his room. The door was bolted, and he was dead when they succeeded in enter ing the room through the window.
 Apparently he had thrown himself across the bed and shot himself while lying down. The bullet entered his head just between the eyes, and death seemed to have followed immediately The pistol ball is said to have passed through his head and into the next room, where it barely missed Mack McCloud who was shaving.
 George Moore, assistant coroner who investigated the case. found several newspaper clippings of sui cides in the pocket of the dead man and it is believed he had been con templating suicide for several days
 He is survived by one sister, who lives in woodlawn. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later by Ridout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham,
ItEmEHK JuHe oUus
 Resources

Rotary club luncheon at 1 o'clock nt the Southern club.
 "Big Sisters Day. at Edgewood park. All-day outing.
 ADJUSTMENTS
 Loew's Bijou-YaudeviIle, feature picture, news.
 Majcstic--"Arizona" by Maddocks- Park players.
 Alcazar--"The Good Bad Wife" Strand--"The Lost Bomance." TrianOn--"The Spcnders." Rialto--''A Tale of Two Worlds" Galax--"Thc Wild Goose" Royal--Fcaturc drama, comedy and news.
 OdcOn--scria1 drama and comedy. Princess-SeriaI drama and comedy. EdgcwOod Park Bathing and dancing.
 West Lake Park-Dancing, skat- ing and bathing.
 East Lake Park--Bathing and amUsemenfs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
PETITION HAS NOT
 BEEN PRESENTED
Compiled to Block the En. forcement of City Food
 Ordinance

No action was taken yesterday on the petition of 26 merchants for an injunction to restrain the city commission and the health officer from enforcing. the ..sec- tions of the municipal code re- quiring them to have their places screened.
 Although the petition was filsd Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock, 1t has not been presented to any of the judges of the circuit court.
 The compliments allege that the ordinance Is unreasonable, unconstitutional and void, and it would be impossible for them 10 guarantee protection of their stocks against files and dust when the wholesalers and pro ducers are allowed to bring these products within the city without taking any measures to protect them.
 Complainants aver that the en- forcement of this ordinance will force them out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
WOMEN GRADUATES OF HOWARD COLLEGE
 FORM ASSOCIATION

The women graduates of Howard college formed an alumnae branch of the alumni of Howard college at q meeting held Tuesday afternoon in the college chapel This Alumnae association has not been entirely con- fined to the graduates. but encom- passes all those girls who have at tended the college at any time in the past
 It has membership of 75 girls and women, and has elected as officers Mrs. J. D. Reed. Jr., as president; Miss Frances Martin. secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Eugene Casey as vice president.
 General meetings of the organiza- tion will be held quarterly. Its pur- pose will be to cooperate with the alumni association in developing the college. The first task of the alumnae branch will be devoted to furnishing the coed room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
Murray Brown Will
 Be Host at Luncheon
 for Chamber Members

Invitations are being issued to 100 members of the Chamber of Com merce to be the guests at luncheon of Murray Brown, member of the board of directors, next Monday after noon at l o'clock in the Southern club, second floor.
 The luncheon is second in the series of r that are to be rendered the membership by the directors. They are complimentary to the guests and consuming only an hours time. will be the same as one going to his usual luncheon.
 The first one rendered by director and vice president. w. J. Adams, or last Monday assembled about 6t guests, and was featured by music and other entertaining features ir addition to fine lunch and shori talks on good of the chamber anc the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
FURNITURE SALES
 SURPRISE DEALERS
Lumber Market Shows Signs of Increased Buying as
 Business Improves

Increase in buying in the lumber
 market is indicated. Hardwood mar ket is toned up by large furniture sales and the railroads are making bigger purchases. Speaking of current conditions in the lumber market the
 American Lumberman says: Furniture sales were heavier than
 at first anticipated or even hoped for at the summer expositions and there is evidence of very optimis-
 tic feeling in the furniture field which
 means that considerable quantities of hardwood will be purchased shortly. Improvement in the financial condi- ton of railroads continues in evil dence and this situation is reflected in orders for repair and replacement
 of equipment and supplies. The result is that railroad purchases of lumber show an increase and there are a large number of inquiries out for ad- ditional quantities.
 "So far this year, production has been exceeded by orders booked ana
 also by shipments so that stocks on hand have shown slight decrease since the first of the year. However, they are much more poorly assorted
 now than at the beginning of the year and it is difficult to place badly mix
 ed orders either in the south or on the Pacific coast.
 Prices have not shown any parti- cular change in tendency. They | lfluctuate a good deal. but the market seems Fundamentally firm. From the week ended January s. to the week ended July II, the National Lumber
 Manufacturers association reported ] the following vital statistics in broad feet:
 "Production, 4,146.067,552; ship
 ments. 4,222,606,2sO; Orders, 4.2es,-
 425,7O6"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
PLANS MADE FOR
 ANNUAL BARBECUE
Retail Grocers and Butchers Protest Against Sunday
 Closing Ruling

The regular meeting of the Bir- mingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association, was held at the Civic As sociation last night with a large at tendance.
 Final plans for their second annual barbecue was made, committees, ap- pointed, instructed, and the time and place decided,
 The time was set for September 14. at Edgewood Park. More than 800 merchants with their families. also wholesalers and manufacturers will be invited to attend. The committees appointed are as follows; Carl S. hoadley, general chairman; President Paul II. Shropshire, active toast master. Committee on ways and means, J. r.. Colvin, chairman; M. l.. Tubb, Robert A. Emond, l.. A. Jordan. and J. l.. Thornton. Social commit tee; Mrs, Paul II. Shropshire, chair man; Mrs. Robert A. Emond. F. F. Hooper, and c. C. Bennett Serving committee: C. M Cannon chairman, s. NJ. Binder, O. J. Moore, and T. J. Grimes Ladies and children's swim ming committee r. r. Hooper, chairman; ]. M. Sparks, Charles 0. Johnson and oscar Kyle,
 Motion was carried to call especial attention to the department of public safety of the city to the wording of the petition presented last Wednesday y regarding the closing on Sunday all places Of business in the city who handle groceries and fresh meats
 Announcement was made that stores would be allowed to have wooden partitions with locks on them and remain open on Sunday. The asso D citation assumed that this would be only ruse for evading the law and that many stores who now sell on Sunday have such partitions which they very easily go back and get such articles that they nigh have calls for.
 It was also stated that many mem bers Of the association carried & much larger stock of the same kind of perishable goods, and stand to loose considerably more than many of the stores that claim to have fruits and goods that are perishable and that they have to stay open seven days in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
ELEVEN DAMAGE SUITS AGGREGATING $ll0,OO0 FILED IN U. s. COURT

Eleven suits for damages aggre- sating total of s110,000 were filed in the United States court yesterday against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. All of the plain tiffs were minors and the suits were brought by their next friend, Bea- trice Eldridge.
 The plaintiffs were Vernon Erwin, John Shambury, John Fished, Jessie Tunstell, B. L. weddlow. Lula Blunt and Blanche Smith. Each suit was for s10000 damages, it being alleged that the plaintiffs were unlawfully eject ed from the train of thes defendant company on which they were pas sengers.
 They alleged that they purchased tickets from Montgomery to Mobile and were put off the train by an agent or servant of the defendant company before they reached their destination. It is further alleged that they were arrested and impris- oned from 10:30 o'clock D. ns. until 80 o'clock a. m, without probable cause by agents of defendant com many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10

ways ready to give freely of both his time and money for the public good. we feared that due to the fact that he had headed so many. important movements within the past few years, and had spent so much of his time in work of this kind, he might feel he could not make the sacrifice
 The splendid spirit shown by MT. Ramsay in accepting this most i'm portant work, indicates his apprecia- tion of the importance of this cele- bration and of having the proper kind of entertainment for President Harding. Witii Mir. Ramsay in charge of the finances, the general commit tee can now devote it's attention to other matters connected with the celebration and visit. which with the cooperation of the people, we intend to make the greatest occasion in the history of Birmingham's 50 years"
 The selection of Mir. Ramsay Is expected to add impetus to the plans for the semi-centennial and the vist of the President. Mir. Ramsay Is recognized as one of the leading busi- ness men and financiers of Alabama and enjoys reputation as an organ izer and executive of unusual ability. His success in civic movements has been phenomenal.
 Mir. Ramsay has made no statement for publication regarding his plans but the mere acceptance by him of the financing of the celebration is excepted to mean that upon the adop- ton of the budget all other com mittees will now proceed with their plans for the affair without further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
DO YOU REMEMBER?
streets used to wear a ball and chain while at work?

When convicts on Birmingham's streets used to wear a ball and chain while at work?
 OFFICER. When Buzzard Roost and Scratch Ankle were the names given to two of the widest aud most unruly sections of the city?
 T. P. R. When the First avenue desth trap was regarded as the most dangerous place in the state be- cause all East Lake street cars had to pass over so many grade crossings? SUBURBAN. Tlen the Gate City rolling ,n:ii was one of the city's important industries? CORPORATION. When a walk to the "artesian wells" over Red mountain, was a popular Sunday afternoon pas time? c. J. T. When T. c. Mcdonald was chief of police? H. T. Q. When Ross c. Smith ran for mayor of Birmingham in mem orabie race against ". Melville of police? c. T.R. When a brother of Dr. c. w. Shropshire was city clerk and everybody called him "shrop'?
 H. T B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
JUNIOR CHAMBER HAS BOND MONEY Offers Par for S1O,000 to Improve South TWen-
 tieth Street

The board of revenue has been of- fered par for ;10,Ooo worth of per cent South Twentieth street bonds.
 The offer has been made in writ ing and formally by the Junior Cham Der of Commerce. The board of rev. enue is under promise to accept the proffer and with the proceeds to put Twentieth street, south, into repair, so far as the money goes.
 The proposition of the Junior Chamber contains these paragrapas:
 For $1o,000 road bonds of Jeffer- son county, due April l, 1881, we will pay par and accrued interest.
 Tt is understood that the proceeds are to be used in the repair of Twentieth street, south. from Avenue B to Avenue H.
 Tt is further understood that you will furnish opinion of bond attor- neys certifying to the legality of the issuance of said bonds without ex- pense to us"
 The Junior chamber expects the bonds to bring $S,750 in the open market, but is making up the diff ference through the merchants and property owners of Twentieth street, south. whose business is more or less affected by the state of the street and It's use or nonuse accord ingly
 The repairs contemplated under bonds taken by the Junior chamber Is to be on the asphalt section, in which there are many holes and ugly breaks of long standing. Tine coun- ty is to dig through the foundation Of these breaks and lay new founda- tlon before putting on the top sur- race, so that when the work is com pleted the pavement will be even ond the same as new.
 The Junior chamber has been at work on this jub several months. and stuck to it until it now appears on the eve of being an accomplished feat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
ACTION DEFERRED ON
 CAR LINE FRANCHISE

Action on the petition asking Toy a franchise for construction of an eyr tension to the Norwood street car line was again deferred at yestee- days session of the city commission. The matter was discussed at lengthy conference held at noon yes terday by the commission.
 The proposed route of the car line is along Pinson street to Norwood boulevard. and around the boulevar to the playground at Thirty -secor street and Fifteenth avenue, north.
 The franchise is being asked D, the Norwood Street Car company subsidiary of the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company. Tho Birmingham Railway. Light anc Power company receiver will con struct the property, which will even tually be turned over to the railwa, | compauy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
NEW INCORPORATION

Pagers of incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday by two new firms, with a total capital stock of s4.60o. The Norris Con struction company has an authorized capital stock of s2.500. and the of ficers are l.. J. Morris. president N. H. Morris. vice president and 5. F. Morrow, secretary.
 The Leveille, Grief and Levefiie Furniture company was incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $2,100. Officers are G. F. Leveille president NJ. H. Leveille. vice pres ident and P. J. Grief, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10
jURiES DRAWN FOR
 THE FEDERAL COURT

Sixty three names have been drawn. from the jury box for jury service in the United States court, which will convene September l. Of this num- Der 23 were summoned for grand jury and 40 for the petit juries.
 Only criminal cases have been set for trial at this time. and court will be in session for 10 days after which Judge W. l. Grubb will go to New York, returning in October to hear a docket of civil cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-10

The announcement is made ths John Mccormack, the greatest COT cert singer of the day, will ope the seasons attractions for the "Al Star Concerts" in this city.
 here this season will be his first in Birming ham, md the Au-Star Concerts, in presenting him is carrying out it's policy of giving tho people of Birmingham rhe best attractions which can he had.
 John McCormack, has perhaps the greatest following of any living singer. and he is more in singer of the day, his cngagem ents being booked years ahead.
 The Ali-star Concerts arranged with Charles l.. wagner more than two years ago to present the famous tenor here, awaiting  an auditorium for that purpose, but failing in that, they will present him this season any way, and he will give one of lis choicest and most beautiful pro- gramnes.
 At the benefit which John McCormack gave in the Hippo drome in New York last season. the receipts were S7J.0O0, and the next week mt benefit in Cbica- so the receipts were $50sOOO.
 Birmingham music lovers will be more than pleased to have the opportunity of hearing MT. McCOrmack, of whom they've read md heard so much for years past. md his appearance here presagcs the most brilliant mu- sica1 event which this city kas enjoyed for years.