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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
GOOD CHRISTMAS BILL
 IS SHOWN AT LOEXY,S.

vaudeville playlet with a real kick" presented by Pearl Abbott and company, features the bill for the last half of the, week at Loew's Bi : jou theatre. In securing a bill for the last three days before Christina $ Manager Thomas James certainly outdid all previous efforts, because a better balanced bill has never been presented at this theatre. Of course there are weak spots. but these serve merely to accentuate the good acts on the bill.
 A novelty acrobatic offering that cannot compare with any of its kind seen recently Is presented on the opening spot of the bill by Les Silvas This troupe of two men and a woman present an act worthy of real com mendation.
 Norton and Wilson come next with an act that gets slow start and really Is not appreciated until the Chinese dream" song Is sung. This, added to the dancing of the female member of the act, put them lover" In first-class style.
 A playlet, which is neither tiring or boresome, Is enacted by Pearl Ab- bolt and company, next on the pro- gram. Miss Abbott has chosen vaudeville vehicle that will serve her and her and company" as gem erous applause winner. However, 1t is worthy act.
 Arthur Deagon. one of the best known entertainers on the stage, and one who is always awarded a warm reception by Birmingham audiences. occupies the next spot on the bill. Mir. Deagon's round figure does not prohibit his comedy dancing antics. His chatter Is real amusing also.
 One oddity iY the last act on the program, presented by the Jack Mar tin Trio. Is Jack Martin himself The loss of leg does not hinder his dancing. and he does some remark able dancing with one of the female members of the act. He uses his crutch almost a well as his leg. This act was well received.
 Sessue Hayakawa. In an absorb ing drama, Black Roses" Is the fea- tured moving picture offering for the last half of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Rotary CIuh

The Rotary club at it's regular luncheon Thursday donated five bush els of potatoes to the children of the city who wished to attend the Grand theatre free with the proyis- ion made by the management of the theatre that they bring five potatoes to be contributed to the community Christmas tree, and In response to the donation numbers of children en- joyed the picture Thursday afternoon.
 The principal speaker at the lunch con Thursday was w. H. Dennis, who spoke to the Rotarians on Business Methods" The entertainment for the hour consisted of a delightful read Ing by Miss Lucille Lytle, which afforded unusual pleasure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
BESSEMER

Besssmer, December 22.-(special.) ) Mrs. Armanda Jones. age IT, died yes- terday morning at 1l:2o o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Whitten at Lipscomb Funeral ser vices will be held Friday afternoon at z o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Wnitten with the Rev. Hughes of- . iiclAtlns. The deceased was one Of the pioneer residents of this sec ,lon or the county. her parents. the late MT. and Mrs. Vincent Love1ess. being among the first settlers.
 She Is survived by q large number of relatives among them, Judge B. c. Jones. and ". L. Jones, and by four brothers, Gene Jones, Belson Jones,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

gal tender notes. silver. stc.. t5.Sss.- Sos; total reserve. s71,S4Tss5.5s. Bills discounted; Secured by government
 obligations. S25,284 .46s.5s. all other. $}O,S9S,1S9.95i bills bought in open market, $3.522 ,326.9s total bills on hand, t99,704, ,9S2.S4, United States bonds and notes. st0.965, ,S5s90: ons- year certificates of indebtedness (Pittman act). $S.564 ,Ooo; all other certificates of indebtedness, $2.894; total earning assets. s1f9.23B, ,235.74. Bank premises. s1,065 ,035.3s; 5 per cent fund against federal reserve bank notes, S507,650 uucollected items. s24.5s2,972.o5: all other re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
THE END OF THE WORLD" AT
 STRAND FOR ENTIRE WEEK

This column expressed the opinion In tho first review of "The End Of the World" with Betty Compson, thai the picture should be an ail-week at traction at the Strand. where 1t fea- tured. The Strand has since an nounced that the wonderful picture story of drama in the underworld and on a far-away lighthouse island would be held over for the remainder of the week. This announcement gives a longer opportunity to see one of the best photoplays the screen has produced short of a regularly advcr- tised super special.
 Just for fine screen entertainment: of the kind that should be an aver age, The End of the Worid'' is hard to surpass. It tells story that has the quality of growing in interest every moment that 1t is on the screen and winds un with a perfect success sion of scenes remarkable for hold ing an unusual amount of solid TO- mance and thrills. These scenes are on the lonely lighthouse island, where three men. are thrown by a strange fate with a girl whom all three love The situation, combined with tho nervousness of solitude, the chance to brood and give way to instinct, makes very dramatic one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

The court decision was rendered in the case of the State ex rel J. NJ Marsh vs. the Town of Boyles. Mir. Marsh is a resident and the suit was instituted as a friendly litigation to determine the status of Boyles.
 Southern Boundary Impossible
 The southern boundary of the town, which borders Birmingham, was declared by the supreme court as Impossible" Inglenook Is to the east and Tarrant City to the north of Boyles.
 In addition to Mayor Barton, Boyies has a board of aldermen, q clerk of the town. who is secretary, and town treasurer. Until the iiti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

cazar this week. Gloria Swanson Is the star and as in countless other ap- pearances she has won the sympathy and admiration of audiences for tn" character she has portrayed, so In this she makes the pretty girl at the sum- mer house party interesting and at tractive.
 Someone has aptly said that good actor or actress is someone who can make the spectator feel that it nat ters what happens to the character they enact" That is the best thing about Gloria--it does matter. and es- pecially does the experiences of the girl in You Cant Believe Every thing" with the summer hotel gos- sips. stir the spectator as we'll as entertain and often amuse
 A summer picture Is naturally pretty in a pictorial way. This one is set at seaside resort, which adds to the beauty of the production. There Is a remarkable party given in the middle of small lake. pretty bath ing suits and summer dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
"sNOwBLIND" AT FIVE POINTS
 THEATRE FOR TO-DAY ONLY

The writer of "snowblind," Kath- erine Newlinn Burt, succeeds in pre- . senting one of the strangest situa- tions in her story imaginable--the situation of a girl blind for a time deluded into loving d hideous man who awakcs to find her true feel ings ana the man she can really Sove.
 From this story Reginald Barker has made a powerful photorIay at the Goldwyn studios. With a pick cd cast that includes such sterling ac- tors as Russell Simpson. Pauline Starke, Mary Alden and Cullen Ian. dis, "Snowbind" is one of the best acted photoplays that Goldwyn has yet made.
 "Snowblind" is the attraction st the Five Points theater through to- day only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

gation started the town collected regular taxes. according to Mayor Barton, when the corporations and industrial concerns detected defect In the plat of the city in referencs to the description, and were instru- mental in the ensuing litigation.
 Until recently Boyles has had 8 town marshal. It's recent protection comes with a constable and the pc lice of Inglenook. Fires there Would be responded to by the Birmingham Ncrwood station, the mayor said.
 Boyles' aldermen are T. L. Play. ]. A. Duncan, F. R. Daily, E. Barton anu H Nj. Palford. Raymond c. Thom- ason is town clerk and Albert E, Bowen, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Chriatmas Tree Celebration

The Greeley school ChrIstmas tree celebration was held Thursday evs- hing in the new auditorium of tho Greeiy scohol and was a delightful occasion. The details of the tfeS were plaI eG by Miss Bonnie Ca.o7. piin- cipa, ot the school. and her assistants. ra@ affair was enjoyed by a lasge gasheiing of scnoo. pupils ard pat roDs of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

sources. s7fs.82o.so; total resources, $2t7655.s4s23.
 Liabilities Capital paid fin, s4,17s,- 800; surplus. sS.70S,2 ,2s2.sz; reserve for government franchise tax, s4.39s.- 94S.20 Deposits: Government, ss,t97.- 9211s, member banks resvrVs aer- count. S41.352051.49 all other, S413,- S0340; total deposits, S49,s63276.O Os. Federal reserve notes In actual cir culation, s12t,794,505; federal reserve bank notes In actual circulation, Ss.- 10S.450: deferred availability items, S19.219.s77.4t; all other liabilities, S1,290.s1922 Total liabilities. S217,- 655, ,249.23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Children at Grand Theatre

Numbers of Bessemer children en- Joyed the picture show at the Grand theatre Thursday afternoon through the generosity of Fl. W. Massey Real estate and Insurance company who gave the potatoes necessary to ad- mt each one free according to the oner Of the manag ement, that five potatoes would admit each free which would be contributed to the commun- ity Christmas tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

The Age-HsraId msintsipB special rep. resentAtiyea In Bseeemes for hAnaling acTlptions, Mrs. L. D. NcColiun, coP- FespoDdent. receives newe items; phoae Beasemer ie73. H. S. Walker. Realty building, Bsassmer. nsnaGsr of eir9v- latioR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

Jim Jones, and Stuart Jones, and by three sisters. Mrs. J. A. Kackelhoffer, Mrs. Saliie Jones and Mrs. John Whit ten. Interment will be made at Un- ion cemetery at Lipscomb with Jae- obs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Mrs. Maude Alexander

Funeral services for Mrs. Maud AL exander who died at the home Of Mrs. M. J. Brooks, were held Thurs day afternoon from the residence amidst large gathering of friends and relatives with pr. W. P. Price. pastor of the Baptist church officiat- ing. Beautiful floral offerings bore testimony of the esteem in which the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
NAZIMOvA AT TRIANON IN THE FAMOUS DRAMA "CAMILLEo

Camille" the production featuring Nazimova at the Trianon all this week, Is a modernized version of the famous story of Alexander Dumas. The story has been brought up to the modern idea by June Mathis, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Woodward Golf Club Dance

The following invitations have been received by members and friends; The Woodward Golf club invites you to their Christmas dance Tuesday evening December 27. to L, Formal. Present this card"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
BoyLes Legally Wiped Out
 But Will Re Incorporate

Boyes that little which ness between Birmingham lngnook and Taant City declared by decision of the supreme court in Montgomery yesterday But BOyes will not be wiped from the of municipalities future
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
MIRTH PERFORMERS AT LYRIC IN FINE COMEDY ACTS

From the standpoint of good comedy the Lyric bill for this naf heads the list. There are three ex- ceptionally good comedy acts occupy ing the middle spots of the bill and making the show predominate with fun.
 A musical act opens the show. pre- senting Carmen Ercelle, with her yio- lin solos, classical and jazz. Miss Ercelle is a very good singer and sings some attractive selections As a clever Introductory note says. this act is one of syncopation and abbre- viation Gin dressl well appreciated.
 One of the favorite black face vaudeville couples come on next. Mason and Gwynne are well known in amusement circle. having been seen here in their little black face skits before. This year they have a very entertaining act of gay colored rep- artee. Songs. dance and jazzy banj selection are thrown in at the end of the act. This act was awarded a storm of applause.
 Go Into the Kitchen" one act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Clock Fixed

Bessemer citizens who have missed the stroke of the city clock for several weeks. it having been out of repair for that time will hear 1t again Friday as the work on 1t has been completed and it is in good shape again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Pay Day

Thursday was pay day at the county courthouse in Bessemer. All employees of the courthouse were paid their months salary which amounted to about $6,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

deceased was held In the community where she had a wide circle of friends. Interment was made in hrlghton cemetery with Huey and Mcconnell in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
GLORIA SWANSON. ALCAZAR, "Yot
 CAN'T RELIEVE EVERYTHING

The effect of well directed gossip at beautiful girl are dramatically brought out to the spectator in You Can't Believe Everything" at the AL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Personals


 Miss Amy Bryant, a student at the university. is at home for the holi- days.
 MT. and Mrs. J. o. Humphreys of Reno will have for their guests through the holidays their daughter, Miss Louise Humphreys. who at- tends Margaret Allen school in Bir- ingham, and Master Allen Norris and Milton Norris of Birmingham.
 Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Miller of Gree ley will have as holiday guests Mir. and Mrs. John Norris of Birmingham. William Hellier, son of Dr. and Mrs. F. O. Heller, is at home for the holidays from Washington and Lee university.
 Miss Virginia Shaw will spend the Christmas season in Virginia.
 Lawrence Gardner of Columbus, Miss. arrived in the city Thursday to spend the holidays with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Christmas Program Hoperem School

On Friday afternoon at the Hope well school beautiful Christmas program will be given by the pupils of the school under the direction of the teachers. Misses Elizabeth and Lillie Mae Chrlstlieb and Elizabeth Barron. The program follows: Song, Deck the Hills with Boughs"; Story of the Christ Child from Luke" dramatized story of The Elves and Shoemaker" second grade; Christ mas in Mother Gooseland." school dialogue, fourth grade; song. Silent Night" school; play. Trimming the Tree," Myra Bringham. Huey Sadler. Ella Mason, Andrew Sadler. Maisie Curran. Ruby Graham. Oren Kill ough, Floyd Goodwin, Elizabeth Ed wards, Leon Curran, Helen Smith, Lillie Mac Mcintyre. Mignon Sadler. Ethel Allinder. Willie Mae Stanley, Lloyd Jones, Joe Rosser. Lida Wilder, and J. T. Killough; song, Fairy Snow Flakes" sixth and seventh grades; Christmas tree and giving of gifts; song, "Christmas Chimes" third. fourth and fifth, grades; Christmas Seal Song" and readings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS ny EsTEII.E nnTHEA HALE
HAMPDEN AT JEFFERSON IN
 SHAKESPEARIAN PLAYS

With the exception of one play, The Servant in the House" which Walter Hampden will present as a special Christmas matinee on Mon. day afternoon, will present repe- toire of Shakespearean plays at the Jefferson. "The Servant in the House" will be followed Monday night by The Mtrchant of Venice"
 Walter Hampden's Shyiock ise "a ma gnificent characterization of the histrionic Jew. Those who had seen this brilliant character a bit prior to it's debut during Mir. Hampden's enormously successful New York season last spring, while realizing it's artistic stature, perhaps failed to realize to what great heights he had risen in his role as protagonist of The Merchant of Venice" His indorsement in New York placed him permanently at the top of all Shake- spearean actors.
 Charles Darnton. for example, ob- served in the New York Evening World: "Hampden made stage his tory last night at the Broadhurst. His Shylock the greatest of his day. The veteran MT. Towes, on the Even ing Post pronounced him to be the best Shylock since Edwin Booth. And so on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

wrote the continuity for the Rex In- gram productions for Metro of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ana The Conquering Power" In playing the Dumas heroine, Nazi- nova follows the tradition that has led nearly all of the great actresses to give 1t place in their repertoire; i; the tradition of Bernhardt. Bleanora Duse, Clara Norris, Rejane, Mod Jeska, Laura Keene. Olga Nethersole and Ethel Barrymore.
 In Rudolph Valentino, the dashing young actor who plays the role of Armand Duval, Nazimova has a lead ing man of brilliant gifts who has won much praise for his remarkable performances in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. as Julio Des- noyers, and In The Conquering Power" as Charles Grandet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

play, is one of the most original and clever comedies of the complica ed type. It begins quiet enough with the happy little couple. but mistakes soon pile up and things quickly get in a turmoil. The chief cause of compli- cations is comical mistake in the conversation where hubby Is talking about gay lady from the orient and wife about a poodle dog. This act was really hilarious as announcei.
 Not every man can impersonate the joYial travelling salesman. A man who can Is Ben Smith, headline attraction on the bill. He comes on in stage settings that represent Pullman sleeper and thereafter proceeds to poke fun good naturedly at the sup posed sleepers behind the curtains The fun is increased by the fact that 1t is all quite confidential and Ros- sipy and pointed, in fact several jokes have more than one point. Of course Ben Smith got the laughs and a stren- uous applause.
 A cat and rat act closed the bill. Comedy and topics of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Big Cotton Shipment Is
 Going Do,Un the Warrior

unsigned to Mobile agents. The rate an the all-rail rate would have been. the Warrior barge line for trans portation down river by way of De mopolis. but that the railroad agent declined to quote through rates. Et- fort is being made to have this mat teF straightened out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
ArLANrA nrsrRvr nANK

Atlanta. December 22.-Statement of resources and liabilities of the federal reserve bank of Atlanta, at the close of business December 2f, 1921:
 Resources: Gold coin and oertifl- cates In vault, S5,104,11S; gold settle ment fund, s1O,54S.527.5e total gold held by bank, s15.652, 645. .5s; gold with federal reserve agent, S46.2S9,555: gold redemption fund. $4.73713lg7; total gold reserve. 865.67Q 292 a7. -le-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

have been moved down the river this season both to New Orleans and to Mobile.
 It Is stated that several hundred bales of Selma cotton were offered
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-06-30
TO THE DEMOCRATIC LADIES
AND DEMOCRATIC MEN OF
Upton COUNTY

Greetings
While woman suffrage has Keen
practiced in numerous states during
previous years. for the first time in
1920, under the dispensation OF a
iustice-loving God, man-made laws
gave women the right to vote and
to hold office in dear old Tennessee.
And when in the state and national
election last November they were
called upon to 60 to the polls and
vote to help save the Democratic party
from disaster and defeat, nobly and
cheerfully, and with the enthusiasm
and heroism characteristic OF South
ern womanhood, did they respond to
the task. The party viii need us
again to uphold the principles Of
morality, civic righteousness and
justice,
Women in politics will stand as
a bulWark against oppression, for
purity and for all that is best in
church and in society.
They have followed men across
trackless deserts, untried seas, over
mountains, through forests, shared
with him the hardships and depriva-
tons Of war, and in their modest
way, helped him to establish in this
western hemisphere the most refined
and enlightened civilization in all the
annals of the worlds history.
The newspapers bring the informa-
OF hof
men have been elected and appointed
to public office and are now candi-
dates for the clerkships Of courts,
for sheriff, for register, state sena-
tors and representatives, members
of congress, and one for the United
States senate, to fill the place held
by the great Jefferson Davis and the
brilliant L. @. G. Lamar in the proud
State of Mississippi.
In no instance have / read where a
woman in office has failed to make
good. Therefore, | appeal to all the
good mothers, sisters and daughters
Of Democratic teachings and tradi-
tions, and to all the chivalrous old
men, bachelors, widowers and soldier
boys of Upton county, who, with two
Of my brothers, risked the dangers
Of the Argonne forests and Flanders
fields of France, to vote for me, a
struggling country girl, born and
reared in Upton county, to be the
next Register of Deeds in Upton
county at the primary election to be
held on the 10th day Of next Septem-
Der
And if elected I promise one and
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-06-30
LOCALS FROM GARLAND

DR.. E. A. Boswell and wife. Of
Troy, returned to their home Tues
day, after few days visit to rela-
tives and friends here.
Mr.. Roland Cooper, Of Memphis,
spent Sunday with his parents, DR..
and Mrs. B. Ill Cooper. Mr.. Childers
came out with him.
The Garland Athletic Club gave
an ice cream supper last Saturday.
They cleared neat little sum, with
which they will fit up a ball team.
Rev B. B. Baldridge, Of TT. Worth
Texas is conducting a Sunday school
course at the Baptist church. He has
4 nice class, and much interest is
being manifested. We think the
Sunday school will be greatly revived
by this course.
Mrs. J. Nv Smith, Of Covington, is
on a visit to relatives and friends
here.
Mrs. A. H. Overall win give an
exercise with her Sunday school class
at the Baptist church the third Sun
day night in July. It will be worth
your coming to see and hear.
Preaching at the Methodist church
Sunday by the pastor,
Quite number of Garland people
attended a singing at Mt Lebanon
led by Mr.. Finley, Of Elm Grove last
Sunday afternoon. Thew reported as
having heard some good singing.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-06-30
THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

The action of the county Demo-
cratic executive committee last Sat
urday in calling the primary election
on Saturday, September 10, enfused
a warm political campaign from the
beginning, which promises to in
crease in fervor and enthusiasm
until the day of election. The nomi-
nation of Democratic candidate for
office in Upton county is equivalent
70 election, and that accounts for the
reason Of a spirited campaign in all
Democratic primaries.
Candidates are to be nominated
for the offices Of sheriff, trustee,
county court clerk, register and cir
cult court clerk. These offices are
the most important in the conduct Of
the county's business, and we need
hardly say that proficient men should
be chosen to fill the places.
In examining the long list Of per-
sons who have already announced
as candidates, the voter viii in
stantly recognize many capable men
and women. It will not be difficult
task to choose from them an eligible
official for every office involved in
the race. Some of them are promi-
nent farmers of exceptional qualifi-
cations and others are business men
Of experience and efficiency. The
voter viii have to exercise much care
in selecting favorite from this
splendid body Of representative candi-
dates.
For the first time in the history
Of Upton county the women win have
the privilege Of voting in county
primary Most Of the candidates are
Of the opinion that the women will
exercise their privileges freely and
without hesitancy. In the race Tor
register it is reported that several
well known ladies have announced
their candidacy, though only three
have announced their candidacy
n the columns Of the Leader, and
are canvassing the voters for their
support and influence. Their par
ticipation in the primary will compli-
cate the forecasting Of election re-
suits, as it is reasonable to be be-
Iieve that they will vote independent
fly Of any influence other than their
own good judgment.