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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Realty Appraising

The .Technic of Apprasing Real Es- tate' will be the subject discussed by
 Frank B. Clark, vice president of the
 real estate board, at the meeting c. that organization to be held today at the Southern club.
 MT. Clark will discuss the various things to be taken into consideration lin appraising real estate, and will par ticularly describe the use of the Tuck er Walter rule. which was devised
 some years ago by the real estate board as a means of determining the lprice of lots of varying depths in Bin mingham. Several minor matters including the
 appointment of a member of the Doare tc serve on the general committee the city is raising to prepare zoning sys- tenn for Birmingham will be taken up by President Tucker at the meeting to. day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24

probably been drowned However. when no trace was found there, the party divided and a search of the woods was made
 About o'clock, the bodies were found by S. F. Murphee, father O. Lacy. Arthur Crago and Stanley Davis. They had been dead for several hours when found, it is stated. The sheriff's office was notified Immediately. and officers, together with Assistant Cor, oner George C.. Moore went to make an investigation.
 Bloodhounds were taken to the scene, but were unable to pick up the trail. After searching for several hours Tuesday night, the officers re- turned to Birmingham, but went to re- sume their search yesterday morning heavily armed.
 TO CONTINUE SEARCH
 They were instructed by Sheriff J. c. Hartsfield to make every effors possible to apprehend the person or persons guilty of committing this double murder. Several of the depu> ties had cases in court but the sheriff succeeded in getting them passed in order to allow the men to join in the search.
 Mir. Bourgouise formerly lived in Ayondale, and is survived. by his wid- ow. one daughter, Mrs. J. NJ. Ricketts. 220 Fifty-seventh street, south. and one son. w. H. Bourgoulse of Dallaa. Tex.
 Lacy Murphee is survived by his parents: one sister, Miss Helen Mur, pkee, and two brothers Fred ano James Murphee. as we'll as number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the MurpheeT residence, with in- torment in the Leeds cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
February zlst lszi

Meeting of the Woman's Republi- can league tonight at o'clock on the fifth floor of the Lyric building.
 ADJUSTMENTS
 Jeffexson--Robert Mantell and Genevieve Hamper, in liking Lear" Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures. Loew's Bijou--vaudeville and pie lures.
 Trianon--D. W. Griffith's ''The Love Flower"
 Alcaxar--"One Man in Million" strand-Matt Moore, in "straight Is Che Way,
 GaIax-"HeIiotrope."
 Riaito--Mack sennetts "Married Life.s
 Princeas-Comedy and serial drama. 0S~on-Comedy and serial drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
ROTAR|ANS MAKE
 FINAL PLANS FOR
 CONFERENCE HERE
Many Entertainments Arranged for Delegates = Civic Bodies to Assist in So-
 CiaI Programme

All arrangements have been made for the Eighth district Rotary confer ence, which will be held in Birming- ham next Sunday, Monday and Tues day. Final announcement and in structions were made yesterday aft ernoon at the luncheon by the various chairmen of committees. Hill Fergu- son reported for the entertainment committee and practically every min ute of the time of the delegates and visitors, when not attending the busi- ness session, is filled with some form of amusement.
 On Sunday evening the Community club will entertain at an Acquaintance meeting at the Southern club at 6:So o'clock. Monday evening the Civitan club will give Lyric party, having secured the entire lower floor of the theatre for the first show. At g o'clock the guests will go to the Country club where they will attend the Charity ball given by the Volunteer Relief association
 
 planned for the visitors on this day. The wives of Rotarians will compliment the visiting women with a luncheon Tues day at the Roebuck Golf and Country club and that night the Kiwanis club will give a ''Kyro circus" at the Country club honoring Rotarians, their wives, daughters and friends.
 COMMITTEES REPORT
 T. H. Rennie, chairman of the recep. tion committee, reported that all trains Sunday and Monday would be met by the committee and the guests escorted to the various hotels. Frank Stevens chairman of the automobile committee stated all cars had been secured and his committee was ready while Powell No land of the hotel committee reporte1 that all arrangements had been made with the downtown hotels and that mem bers of the committee would be at each to assist Rotarians
 The registration committee is headed by Carson Adams, who requested all members of the local club to register Sunday afternoon in order to avoid the rush. J. D. Rosenberger of the dec oration committee, stated that the streets would be decorated as would be the bail rooms of the hotels where model lunch eons will be held. John c. Henley, Jr. conference secretary, spoke on the at- "iiiS't "e SS'iu "ooiu pe iVVv' J. w. Donnelly. conference chairman, made brief talk on the duties of each member during the conference.
 LOCAL DELEGATION
 President Oscar Wells appointed the following delegates to the conference from the local club: John Sparrow, E. H Andrews, LeGrande c. Wilson, F. G. Shock, Fred Ribble, Henry w. Taylor. J. w. Sibley. Alternates: John S. Pear son. Lloyd Josselyn. Thomas Mcclellan, John Hopping, W. S. Gage and Octavus Roy Cohen.
 District Governor W. R. c. Diclx) Smith of Atlanta was a guest of the clu5 stopping over here for a few hours en route from Florence to Atlanta.
 large delegation from Cuba will be present.. according to information re- ceived and will have charge of one of the model luncheons Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
WE WILL ABIDE BY KILBY'S DECISION Bittner Here, But Has Little to Say About Coal Strike
 Settlement

We will abide by the award of the governor in the mine controversy" said Van Bittner. international repre- sentative, on his return to Alabama yesterday.
 Further than this statement. Mir, Bittner had no other to make at this time.
 The special committee named by tho international president to handle the Alabama situation will join MT. Bitt- ne- in the next few days and go over the Alabama situation. What steps are to be taken in regard to support of the former strikers and their fam flies and other such matters will be the subject of official announcement frcm time to time, according to MT. Bittner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
THREE STILLS DESTROYED
 BY FEDERAL AGENTS

Two thousand gallons of mash and three stills of 250-gallon capacity each. were destroyed by federal prohibition agents near Helena, in Shelby county. late yesterday afternoon
 No arrests were made. The ground was still warm under the stills and tt is believed by the officers that they were in operation Only a few hours before they arrived Four stills were destroyed only short distance away Tuesday night
 The prohibition officers making the raids were: H. E. Stanford A. H Allen, w. E> Enhank and T. c. Dews Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Sidewalk Sorrows

As she passed there was dis tinct roll in her walk, suggestive of great spaces, free blowing winds and rolling white caps. The lady was generously proportioned. luxu- riously upholstered.
 Dressed she was. evidently. by. . modiste who knows thing or two. There was that about her which suggested the sort of bank acc count which insures smile from the cashier when the bank h visited
 It was on, Twentieth street she walked. the west side. In her line of vision as she went northward was scale. all gilded and costing nothing for ride. Applying the brakes, the great lady-term used advisedly- tackled to port. teetered a moment, and mounted the small. quivering platform. The needle of the dial went crazy. A gray blur appeared. then frantically it lodged back and forth. finally all trem. bling, it stilled and, horror of hor- TOTS, the numeral on which it rest. ed was--this is fact-225 pounds.
 With bowed head the poor girl dismounted and departed.
 There was haunted look in his eyes. His glance was furfive. All whom he passed seemed discon- certed a moment. then startled as the truth dawned on them, thens frankly amused.
 Poor fellow, he seemed so sorry he had done it.. It was worse when he came in view of urchins; the barbarians: they called rs.cously to him, though they had not been introduced.
 Every once in a while he would square his shoulders, throw up his chin and assume a debonaire man. nef, but the twisty smile of pret- ty girl; the raised eyebrows or a matfon. or an old gentleman's f1own would melt his pride. and the hang dog air would return.
 He passed an office building. An upshooting breeze caught it and spun 1t along the curb. Mud christened Birmingham first straw hat of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
REPUBLICAN WOMEN

An open meeting of the Woman s Republican league will be held tonight on the fifth floor of the Lyric building. Mrs. Bonelli. republican of New York, will give q talk on the political inter- ests of women in her state. There will also be several local speakers. The meeting will be called to order al 8 o'clock. and everyone interested Is ir- vited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Church Entertainment

All men and boys over 15 years of age who belong to the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church are cordially invited to attend banquet in the annex of the church Friday evening at o'clock.
 A large attendance is anticipated at interesting programme will be pre- sented. No charges will be made.
 this "get together meeting" when an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
INVESTIGATING DEATH

Formal investigation into the death or George Wallace, Jr., the 2h-year-old son of George Wallace, negro, at Labuca, who was shot Monday afternoon, will De started today by Coroner J. D. Russum According to information received the baby was sitting on the front porch of hls home at Labuca when some one shouted ..Shoot!' It is alleged that Freddie Over street, negress fired the bullet hitting the baby. The woman has been placed in the county jail, and is being held pend 1nx the outcome of the investigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
UNLAWFUL HOMICIDE

Unlawful homicide was the verdict of Coroner J. D. Russum following an in vestigation into the death of George J. Houston. negro, who was killed Sunday at the Dunbar hotel on Eighteenth street. it is alleged by Frank Holland, negro.
 Warrant for the arrest of Holland was sworn out before Judge H. B. Aberneths and the man was placed in the county iail. He was released under $500 bond yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24


 Speaklng of operations of the Alabama Home Building and Loan association. O. G. Gresham, manager of the loan depart ment. said:
 This association is putting out slooo 900 10 $200,00o per month In the financing of homes. We are also financing numbers Of storehouse enterprises, but 95 per cent of our business is around the building of residences, homes for citizens of Bir- mingham,
 $3,000 AVERAGE The average home which we are fi- nancing IS one costing 5000 5000 $i 900 and 5000. The prevailing loan is for res ldence of moderate cost.
 Twenty-Five to 90 residences per month are being built under financial arrangements made with this company and financed by it.
 "The number of persons taking out tho monthly payment investment stock is twice that of the past two and half years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24

The general pace of our business is greatest of our history. The investments being made by citizens in all depart- ments is averaging new record.
 ''It is not case of building in prospect. Building is being done on large scale and the trend 10 build is most pro- nounced. We increased our capital stock from s6000,OO0 to $900O.oo0 none too soon. The increase is being rapidly absorbed
 GREAT DEMAND
 F. W. Dixon, president or the Security Savings and Loan association, bears out MT Gresham in regard to the demand for financing home building enterprises. '"1 he demand for hoans," said Mir. Dixon. far exceeds the supply of money avail able for that purpose If men and wom- en realized the value and stability of ths investment end of the building and loan associations as they should. and in time will realize the money for the people who desire to build homes would be on hand in plenty. As it is we are financing many homes and helping many to build their family altars."
 The same report was gotten from tho Jefferson County Building and Loan as sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Marriage Licenses

The following marra@e licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the pro hate judge:
 Robert I. Campbell and Miss Willie Jewell Smith. 2 Garter c. Lloyd and Miss Gertrude Will ron.
 Reuben Wilkinson and Miss velma loates. { P. D. Morgan and Miss Edith Broom all \ e. B. Chamblee and Mrs, Ruby Morris.
 Adolphus Adar and Mrs Bertha Biac.z
 James H. Parker and Miss Della Whit 1iolA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Candidates Coming

Jacksonville. March 23.-(Special)- Mai. Lamar Jeffers of Anniston al F Mcdonald of Sylacauga. running fo- Congress in the Fourth district, arc scheduled to speak here this week is the interest of their candidacies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Elderly Man and Young Companion Shot and Killed at Henry Ellen
Posse of Deputies and Enraged Citizens Make Search for Perpetrators of Crime-Boy Shot in the Back While Attempting to Escape-No Clue
 to Identity of Murderers

No clue has been found the identity of the who killed Bourgou found dead Tuesday night about o'clock the Ellen Eight deputies headed Chief McDuff enaged Leeds Ellen searching the dense wooded of HenrvE Hen esterdaV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
Easter Services

Jacksonville March 23.-tSpeciaL)- Services win be held Easter at St. Lukes Episcopal church by the Rev. J. J. n Hall of Boston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-24
BUILDING ACTIVITY
 M BIRMINGHAM NOW
 SETTING NEW RECORD
Building and Loan Companies Announce More Business Than in City's History-$2,O0O to $5,OOO Is the Cost in Most Cases-Average Nearly
 New House Every Day

Records building notd in
 The that of the and a years
 the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
PERSONAL

PERSONAL
 Judge Dan A.. Green, presiding judge of tho Jefferson county circuit coNrt has been removed from St. vincent's hospital to his home at Terrace Court.
 Louis F. Howard, prominent brick manufacturers of Starkville, Miss. is spending several days in Birming- ham the guest of relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
D0CKETS READY FOR DISTRIBUTION Criminal Division of Circuit Court to Convene
 September 19

Dockets for the criminal division of the circuit court beginning Sep- tember 19 and continuing through the month of October have just been received from the printer and are ready for distribution to attorneys and those entitled to them.
 Approximately 500 cases have hass set for trial during this period ac- >cording to officials in the office Of the clerk of the criminal court and is one of the largest dockets set in many months.
 Both divisions of the criminal court will open September l9 two of the congested condition of the dockets. Judge William E. Fort Will preside in one division and Judge II. F. Heflin in the other.
 The week beginning october has been. designated for the hearing of capital cases and all defendants whose cases have been set for that time will be arraigned in open court Saturday, September 24 at S:50 . clock. and their cases formally set for t1-sAl
 Saturday are disignated for motion and sentence days in both divisions. M0tions for the motion docket are reqlirea 10 bcA made on ths regula- tion paper which will be furnished by the cIerh on application.
 All ety;f divisions of the circuit coslff. VII sunxene October , for the fall term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
CITY ID ASK BIDS
 FOR NEW SCHOOLS
$26,000 to Be Spent Soon. WyIam School Comes
 First, S125,00Q

Bids will be asked tomorrow on the construction of the Vivian school. representing an outlay of about s125,000, according to informa- tion at the city hall yesterday. The board of education is expected to meet today at the home of w. J. Rushton. president, and authorize the asking of bids.
 The new Wylam school. which will be constructed with three wings, each running along the ridges of a hill which overlooks the Vivian playground, will vie with any of the elementary schools of Birming- ham in equipment and beauty. Plans have teen completed and approved.
 Emphatic denial was made yester- day ty Commissioner John R. Horn ady that the Minor school at Ensles would be abandoned with the com pletion of the Baxter school. plans for which are now being completed. A rumor to this effect has been going the rounds.
 Bids on the addition to the Gen. tral Park school, which will prob ably cost s4o,e00, will be asked in two or three weeks. it is expected Bids of the Avondale school, which will cost about s10o,0o0, will also be asked in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
$l,000 Contributors
 To Semi-CentenniaI

The list of those who have con tributed $1.000 to the fund for the semi centennial celebration and the entertainment of President Harding during the week October 22-37. as announced by Erskine Ramsay, chairman of the finance committee. is as follows:
 The Age Herald staff and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31

Approximately 65 foreign-born residents took the oath of American citizenship yesterday in the federal court before Judge W. I. Grubb, fol- lowing examination before John E.. Jackson, special naturalization ex- aminer in the department of labor. The case of about 25 other appli- cants for citizenship were either continued or dismissed by the court.
 EXercises welcoming the new s,t- izens into the ranks of citizenship were held in the courtroom, follovs- ing the administration of the oath, by the League of Women Voters, at which Mrs. Breton Fisk presided. Mrs. Richard F. Johnston extended upon behalf of the league an i'd dress of welcome ands greetings to the newly-made Americans
 Appreciate Privilege
 Mrs. Johnston called attention to the fact that the women of America could appreciate the privilge which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31

terized his entire life. He was 3i years of age at the time of his death As soldier, athlete and friend. Jack Allison bore the tradition of true loyalty which so marked his charac- ter and drew to him friends from all walks of life.
 Funeral Escort
 His close friends and comrades will escort the remains to the final resting place and the following men will be active and honorary pail bearers. Actove pallbearers. Nell vile Davis, Richard Bowron, Bestor Brown, Frank Morrow, Sorsby Jen,i- son, Angiin White, Roy Knight, Ed gar Bowren. Honorary pallbearers; Houston Davis. Judge W. I. Gruhb, Judge F. H. Dryer. Lee Bradley, Tom Kennamer. Ben F. Moore, Jr.. R. l.. Gregory, A B. Harris, J. H. Doughty, T. A. Hamilton, Leroy Percy, Matt Murphy, Walter Orcutt.
 Members of the Veterans of For eigr Wars and of the American Leg lon have been notified to meet Arthur Greenwood at the Green. wood cafe, at 8 o'clock this morn'nE to escort the body from Johns to the residence The firing squad will meet at the cafe at e;S0 o'clock to proceed to the residence with MT. Greepwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
STEEL JACKETS
 MAKE THEIR BOW !. ID BIRMINGHAM
Co: M, Machine Gun Outfit, Fully Equipped, Is Ready for Business--AIl Off,
 ;Cers A. E. F. Trained

The Birmingham Steel Jackets to the Fourth infantry at Camp Nc Clelian on August :, and during tie two-weeks encampment of the Ale- bama national guard they won nue D rraise for their military efficiency
 Tho company was organized here in recognition of the fact that every battalion of infantry needs nfa- chine sun companys The compeny officers are: Capt James J. J9e&- son. First Lieut. Harry h.. Ssstth, and Second Lies,, Mabry p~ weoda'l, all formerly of the ,eanerioan exps- 5iifSnarv for-sv wraree
 Though the 0e regiment lt asesi1od t5< iaea4ation of all the rffieess at e. cent encamp- rssnt tos ssuitsHon aaiy lnistraticn aaa niii!tsfs efa7i4ncv spesial com n4ndst.on W4is .lvsh Me Sergt. Paul K. Mcwilliams, First Sergt. Roy S Ellas, Corp. James R. Landers, Platoon ssrgts. Henry B. Moody and James II. walker, and Gum Corps. Robert L. Merrell, F. Carlos de srniaR. Percy L. Coleman, and Horace M. Wilson, and Sergts. John R Mccain and Walter Berry.
 The friends of the Steel Jackets, in appseciation of their devotion e-s
 onae Americans to the public good, h4ve Undertaken to fit out the ar 5Fv at the Birmingham Athletic rsab Tor them, Donations in any
 sa will be appreciated by the com fn$ttec in charge of raising funds fas this purpose. Checks should ue made payable to Paul Angell, cash fer of the First National bank o' Birming gham.
 Counting from left to right, the members of the company are:
 1. 1st Sgt Roy s. Ellas. 2. Second Sgt Walter Berry, 3. Corp. Jame: R. I.anders. 4 Charles R. Hen derson. 5. Leonard w. Bell, ] Platoon Sgt. James H. Walker . Bugler Chalmers c. Allison, s, Gunner Julius Goldman. 2, Lewis H. kirk. 10, Thomas Gentry. II. Percy L. At Isinson. 12, Gun Corp Robert l.. Mer- rell. IS, 1st Lieut.. Harry P. smith II Hyman D. DeShazo. lo, Arthur C. Hardman. l6, Wiley Timmons IT. Mech Neal r. Hodges. IS. William Morrow. 19, James $. Brooks. 2o' Gunner Wm. L. Naff. 21. Gun Corp F. Carlos deFuniak. 22, Claude Han cock. 2S, George Tut. 24, Carl w. Morton, 25, Mascott. 26. Captain James J. Jackson. 27. Little Joe (Mascot) 2S. Sig. Corp. Thomas Screven. 20. Mahlon Pitts. 50. VII liam H. Hays. 31, Rufus Caldwell 32. Clarence B. Williams. 3S, Isaac l.. Lewis. Si. James w. Chamblee. So' howard Foshee. 36, Gun Corp. Percy L Coleman. 37. 2d Lieut. Mabry w. Woodall. 3S, Section Sgt. James s' Bray! 39, George N. Cohen. 40, George W. Chapman. 41, Gunner Waiter G Russell. 42, Adolph R. Safer. 45 Frank W Davenport A, Samuel C, Hard man. 40. Gun Corp. Horace M Wi son. 46, Supply and Signal Sgt. Jofr B. Mccain. 47, Mess Sgt. Hall K. Me Williams AS, Stable Sgt. Hobson Y Davis. 4s. Platoon Sgt Henry D. Moody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
MAnRIAGE LICENSES

MARRIAGE LICENSES
 The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge;
 $. N. Shorbel and Miss Sallie C.. Dennis.
 colen R. corden and Mrs. Blanche Palmer. Stacey Vines and Miss Maggie Mae Cox.
 Burk wingard and Miss Edith Nave Dees.
 Sam weintraub and Miss Fannie Melamed,
 J. Moseley Brasher and Miss Myrtel Daviss
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neuC
 a recitation by Miss Aulda McDon- aid, Your Flag and My Flag" Mss Mcdonald entered the courtroom carrying a large American silk flag, which had been made by Mrs Henry Swope, and as she entered the crowd in the room stood while she recisci the lines of the poem. Immediately afterwards, Mrs. w. J. Adams lead in the singing of America"
 Nt2 Serve Luncheon
 Copies of the New Testament were given each of the naturalized citi- gems as they left the courtroom ny q committee of ladies from the South side Baptist church and special liz erature was presented by members of the woman's Christian Temper ance union.
 Sandwiches and soft drinks were served by the League of Women Voters in the hall by a committee headed by Mrs. Alice D. Mayo. Flow CTS from Mrs. Mayo's home wece presented each of the naturalized cit- izens.
 Among the residents of Birmirg- ham who were naturalized yesterday were Harry Halfacre. manager of the Tutwiler hotel, and Julius Jaffe, jeweler