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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-12

April 18th is the last day for dis
counting telephone bills. 9-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-12

April 18th Is the last day for dis
counting telephone bills. 9-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-12

April 18th is the last day for dis
counting telephone bills get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
 NEW TRIAL DENIED L0NNIE ANDERSON

Motion for new trial by Lonn.e Anderson. negro, convicted some time ago of murder in the second degree for the alleged shooting of John Daw- son, negro, last March. in an alleged ambush growing out of the \coal miners strike in the Birmingham district, was overruled in the crim- inal division of the circuit court yes- terday by Judge William E. Fort, and the negro was sentenced to serve I2 years in the penitentiary, in accord ance with the verdict of the jury
 Notice of appeal to the supreme court was given. and execution of the sentence was ordered suspended pending outcome of the appeal An derson was charged by the state with shooting Dawson from ambush last March during the strike of coal ml- ners in the Birmingham district, while the deceased and other non- union employees of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company were returning from work in the Pratt mines of the company.
 Sentence of from six to ten years in the penitentiary was also imposed by Judge Fort on John Baity, ne- gro, convicted some time ago of at- tempted criminal assault on the wife of dairyman. No notice of appeal was given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
BIRTHS EXCEED
 DEATHS IN COUNTY
 SHOWN BY REPORT


 Births in Jefferson county during the month of November exceeded deaths by 223, according 10 the monthly report of Dr. J. D. Bowling, county health officer. which has just been compiled. There were 524 births during this period. of which 329 were white and 195 were negroes, :. hile the deaths reported totaled 501. Of this number 161 were white and 40 negroes.
 There were 12 homicides during the month. the report cites; suicides and 33 accidents. Of the accidents 6 were caused from burns, by rail- roads. 3 in the mines. l by street car, II by automobiles. l by horse drawn vehicles, 1 by crushing and 1 from injuries received from animal.
 Of communicable diseases reported there were 14 cases of typhoid fever with l death. 37 cases of scaclet fs- yer with death. 7S cases of diph- theria with 3 deaths, 33 cases of tu- berculosis with 25 deaths. and 235 cases of venereal disease with 5 deaths.
 This county report includes the city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
SHERIFF HARTSFIELD
 IS GIVEN PRESENT


 Sheriff J. c. Hartsfield was pre- sented with fur laprobe yesterday by the members of his force. in ap- preciation of his kindness and courte- sy to them since he went into office, as q remembrance of the season.
 The speech of presentation was made by Chief Deputy l. b. MeRey- holds in behalf of the deputies, moGt of whom were present in the sheriff's office, where the presentation was made The chief deputy reviewed the rise of the sheriff to his present office through many years of work and plishment, and expressed the affection which his men have for him and their appreciation of his many acts of kindness towards them and his spirit of fellowship. which he stated had been displayed through the years.
 In his response Sheriff Hartsfield referred to the feeling of comrade- ship which he said he has always sought to maintain towards his men. He said that he felt like one of them, cause of his knowledge from past ex perience of the trials an officer is required to undergo, many of which he had undergone with some of the men now working under him, when he and they were deputies together. He expressed what he termed his hartfelt appreciation for the eXpres sion of esteem and affection towards him as manifested by their presen- tation of the gift
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

pioned by Senator John A. Rogers chairman of tho state highway com. mission. who pointed out that tht building of this bridge Is not local project but Is n connection link be- tween Georgia, Alabama and Missis. sippi. MT. Rogers also called atten. ton to the fact that when such substantial amount is gotten up from private citizens and given to the state the state should and would show it's appreciation by acctping the proposi- ton.
 Tho protect was unanimously ap~ proved by tho commission, and Capt. L. c. Smith, bridge engineer, was in structed to complete the plans as soon as possible. The cost of the bridge is estimated at S221,s06.76. One half of this amount will be put up by the government, s50,Oo0 by the citizens of Demopolis and the balance by the state. In discussing the matter Cap tain Smith said:
 'I can have the plans ready in six weeks and feel sure that the federal government will approve them i'm mediately. I believe that work will be started in the early spring and completed in a year.
 The citizens of Sumter and Morengo counties are highly elated over the prospect and are eulogizing both MT. Rogers and MT. Derby for the work they have done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
COUNTRY CHILDREN
 GIVE FOOD ID POOR
Fine Spirit of Generosity Is Shown by Children of
 Corner School

Way out near Warrior, Ala, a bunch of little boys and girls have been thinking about the poor in Bir- that so many needed something to eat they have given at least $50 worth of Santa Claus food.
 The children are those who go to the Corner school house, and they have made their offerings through Joe Hickman of Ensley, who is teach Ing there this year.
 MT. Hickman arrived in town late Friday night. came directly to The Age-Herald office. and in few min utes was in consultation over the telephone with Mrs. Richard Bowron, whose husband has promised to see that the stuff gets to Birmingham and to those who are suffering.
 Fine Spirit of Citizens
 ''I never saw a better quality of generosity than that displayed by our patrons" Mir. Hickman related. "One of our men, a MT Thomas, de- clared he didn't have a million dol lars worth of stuff, but he was glad to divide. And he went home and brought back a bushel of potatoes, a bushel of peanuts, three gallons of syrup and other things in proportion. A MT. Kyle gave a bushel of potatoes and gallon of black-eyed peas.
 'The contributions consisted of more of such eatables. dried fruit and canned fruit and meal. The Bir- mingham people certainly ought to enjoy it. because it's all country pro- duce. There are 200 pupils in our school, and I believe every one Of them helped"
 The contributions, he said. struck 8 new note of sympathy between the country and the scity, and each con- tributor was enthusiastic over being of aid in his own state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
ORATORICAL TO BE HELD
 ON NEXT THURSDAY

The second annual oratorical of the Southern Interstate Young Ju daea association vii be held at the Elks' Hall under the auspices of the local foung Judaea club on Thursday evening, December 29.
 The following speakers will repre- sent their respective clubs at the oratorical: Sam Feinberg, Memphis; Morris Jacobs, Chattanooga Ike Katz. Montgomery, and Nathan Kahn. Birmingham. The committees in charge have been fortunate in secur ing the following to act aJ judges: Arthur H. Herman. Judge A. B. La tady and Chester Sandman.
 Having planned and worked on this affair for about two months, the com- mittees promise that this will be the best affair ever held by the local Young Judaea, The speaking will begin promptly at 7:30, and will oe followed by dancing. Miss Fannie Newman will be chairman for the evening.
 Quite a number of out-of-town vis- itors are expected for the affair from Memphis, Chattanooga, Montgomery. Atlanta and other places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
JEWISH WAR RELIEF
 CAMPAIGN WEEK TO
 OCCUR IN JANUARY

During the week of January 22- February 1 Birmingham will join with other cities throughout Alabama in the Jewish war relief campaign for funds for the stricken Jews of Europe.
 In addition to its participation in securing funds locally, Birmingham will also be represented in the state work Several leading business men of this city. M. V. Joseph, Morris Adler and Louis Pizitz, are among the six vice chairmen announced.
 Isadore Wall, leading citizen of Montgomery is the state chairman for the campaign. and simon Gassen- heimer of Montgomery, state treas urer. Headquarters for Alabama havs been established at the Exchange ho- tel in Montgomery. News of the cam paign is being brought before va rious communities and organization is being carried forward throughout the state.
 The Jewish people of Alabama have been keenly interested in the relief work when it's necessity has been presented to them on previous occa- sions, and the state chairman has ex- pressed his firm belief that they will give to the fullest extent to meet this strong appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Street Loses First Round
 in Fight 10 Oust City
 Commissioner ". B. Cloe

Motion by the city to quash the pe- tition of Thomas E. Street, defeated candidate in the recent municipal election, in which he sought to con test the election of W. B. Cloe. Mrs. Mary Echols, W. E. Dickson and w L. Harrison, as associate commis- sioners, and to have himself declared elected ss commissioner of public safety, was sustained by Judge Dan A. Greene in circuit court yesterday, and the petition dismissed.
 Following entry of the courts order dismissing the petition, Erie Pettus, attorney for Street, gave notice of appeal to the supreme court.
 Three reasons were given by Judge Greene for sustaining of the motion to dismiss: First. that the office of commissioner of public safety IS not a separate office in so far as separate voting therefor is required; second,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Famous Rooster Bridge
 GiUen Formal ApproUal
Highway Commission Instructs Engineer to Proceed With Plans for Big Bridge Over Tombigbee Which Will Cost $221, ,806. .76-Will
 Open Vast Trade Territory
By JULIAN ENNIS

The famous rooster bridge over the Tombigee river at Moscow Ferry be- tween Demopolls and Livingston has at last been approved by the state highway commission and construction will start on the bridge in the early spring.
 It will be remembered that Frank I. Derby of Sumter was the originator of the scheme to sell roosters enough at auction to pay for this bridge. The rooster sale in Demopolis In 1919 at tracted attention all over the country and netted around $45.000, which has been in the hands of a committee of citizens in Demopolis.
 At the last meeting of the state highway commission, Percy Coleman, representing Morengo county and Julian Ennis, representing Sumter county appeared before the commits sion and proposed to donate $50, using the S45,000 realized by the rooster sale and raising an additional S5.00o from private individuals.
 The proposition was warmly cham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
SCOUT COUNCIL WILL
 MEET JANUARY FIFTH

The annual meeting of the local council of Boy Scouts of America will be held at the Chamber of Com merce auditorium at D. m. Thurs day, January 5, according to an nouncement of Dan B. Dimick. presi- dent of the Birmingham council.
 The council is composed of repre- sentatives of religious, educational and business interests of the city, and the chairman of each troop com mittee of the duly registered troops of the city.
 The duty of the local council Is to promote the general welfare of the Boy Scout movement within the city of Birmingham and the election of an executive board who shall become responsible for the development of the scout work for the coming year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
SOUTH MAY LEAD
 WORLD DEMOCRACY
 SAYS COL. HANNAH
Tennessee Statesman May Oppose Uncle if Nominated as Democratic Candidate
 for Governor

In the event of the nomination of Col. Harvey II. Hannah. of the state railway commission of Tennessee as democratic candidate for governor in the neighbor state, there is likely to be revived contest similar to the Tennessee war of roses" of over 80 years ago when the brothers, Bob Taylor, democrat, and Ali Taylor, re- publican, opposed each other in cleo ton.
 Col. H. Hannah, who is visiting in Birmingham, is a nephew of Ar Taylor, republican, present governor of Tennessee. He is a democratic gub- ernatorial prospect. Taylor will probably stand for reelection and if Hannah is nominated it will be uncle against nephew in the 1922 cam pafgn instead of brother versus bro ther as in the 90s
 MT. Hannah is optimistic for future democratic victories.
 south Will Take Lead
 Led by such men as Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama and Judge Cordell Hull of Tennessee the dem ocracy of United States will be re- written by southerners and brought back to the heights on which Wood row Wilson was erucified," says MT. Hannah.
 "The democracy of the world looks to the democracy of the United States to lead them The south will lead the revived democracy.
 Tennessee is deeply gratified to think that Cordell Hull from state which went in the back-wash at the general election by going into the republican column, and who was defeated for Congress, has been se- lected as chairman of the National Democratic committee"
 Were Close in War
 Cordell Hull was captain in the Fourth Tennessee Volunteer reg lment of which Colonel Hannah was In command in the Spanish American war.
 Hanah was for IT years secretary To his uncle, Bob" Taylor when he was governor. He was adjutant gen eral for four years and has been on the railway commission for | 3 years Just recently the duties of public utility commission have been added to the duties of the commissions
 Hugh Stokely, Birmingham attor7 ney. was adjutant and c. B. Smith circuit fudge, a lieutenant of the Fourth Tennessee under command of Colonel Hannah in the Spanish Amer lean war.
 Colonel Hanah is guest here of his brother law, J. F. Powell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25


 letter purjorting to have come from the local Ku Klux Klan, in which he Is offered as many mem bers of that organization as he may desire to use for police duty, was found by Sheriff Hartsfield on hls desk yesterday morning. The letter which was typewritten throughout, with the name 'Ku Klux Klan," also typewriter, at the end, recited that "as one of the principles and foun- dations of our organization is law enforcement, we offer to you 5o0 1000. or more men if necessary to operate at your disposal"
 Delivery of the letter followed a statement by the sheriff in The Age Herald yesterday morning. in which he declared that violations of the prohibition and other laws in the rural sections of the county are on the increase, with resulting appeals from many section of the county for assignment of men to properly police them during the holidays, and that he intended to give the country people protection as far as possible with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

that Street seeks in his petition to oust all four of the associate com missioners, whereas it is admitted that three of them had right to be declared elected and that he did not specify in the petition which one of the four against whom the proceed ings were brought he was seeking to oust, and third, that if he was elected at all. as maintained in his petition, he was elected at the first electioni held October 10, and he did not file his notice of contest wleain 20 days after the date ol lS,iat elec- tion, as required by the statutes.
 In his petition Street had main tained that he was the only candidate who legally qualified to run for the commissioner of public safety by designating himself as a candidate for that office. He maintained that under the law that position was separate office, exercising judicial functions, and that candidates for that position should so designate in order to comply with the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

How ever, between 1000 and 1,2G0 packages were distributed to chil. dren who had gathered despite the rain and the line reached from the entrance to Woodrow Wilson park ta Twentieth street, east. Children from every walk of life composed the line which passed by the tree and were given package by F. X. Culley. the genial Santa Claus, who talked to each yeungster
 Many touching sights were wit messed at the tree by the spectators aEd members of the committee who stood out in the rain duIing the eere- monies. An aged man who appeared to be nearing his eightieth year stood in line with four small children wht. were anxious to see santa Claus and receive from him one of the packaces Of fruits. nuts and candy. Near them stood woman with her little brood Of five small children and several other women who had passed the three score mark bringing their
 This sight was one to make the heart glad seeing the happiness of many little children in receiving their gifts from the Christmas tree when they would have otherwise have had no Christmas at all.
 After the gifts were distributed 10 the children in line, and it was still raining. the committee decided to nold the tree this afternoon in order to give those who were unable to come yesterday an opportunity to do so today, but 1t was hard to stop dis tributing. as just when everyone had been served another little group would arrive.
 All members of the women's ex. ecutive committee, of which Mrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
COMMUNITY CLUB
 SPONSORS HOSPITAL
Plans Made for Costume Dance at Country Club
 Tomorrow Night

Work of the Jefferson County Anti Tuberculosis association, which IS planning to erect hospital, will be sponsored by the Community club.
 A motion to this effect was adopted at the meeting of that organization yesterday afternoon in the ballroom of the Southern club, following the report of Edmund c. Armes, chair man of the committee, on what in- stitution nn Birmingham should be sponsored by the club. A committee will be appointed to investigate this work
 The Christian spirit prevailed at the meeting and no other business was disposed of. the club members presenting gifts to each other all Of which brought forth much laughter from the others.
 Fucker tAgee. chairman of the com mittee on arrangements for the Christmas costume dance. which will be given at the Country club tomor- row night. stated that everything was in readiness. The costumes, which were ordered for members of the Community club. have been re- cefved and will be distributed from the office of Paul Hughes tomorrow, and members are urged to get them there.
 It was particularly requested that all persons attending the dance come in costume as marks will be worn until 1 o'clock. The grand march will begin promptly at 10 o'clock and several features will be introduced that will be of interest. MT. Agee stated.
 Melville tBuddy) Davis was intro- duced as new member, and the visitors present were: J. H. Ellis. Capt. John Moore and Allen Drennen. The ballroom was elaborately dec- orated for the occasion and a minia- ture Santa Claus was presented to each nersnn attending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
PINT OF LIQUOR LANDS
 TWO MEN IN JAIL

Charged with violation of the pro- hibition laws. Fred Hale and M. z. Bailey were lodged in the county jail yesterday afternoon by Deputies R. E. Smith and J. A. Hilliard of the sher- ifs forces.
 According to the officers the two men had pint of corn liquor which tkey were drinking and passing around in the lavatory at the court house-within a short distance from the wardens office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Pauw, Raymond Neff, Howard Allen, Hanover. James F, NanAntwerp, Iu- diana. Walter w. Lynch; Purdue, J, E. Bixler Jr.; Wabash, W. Yost Ful ton: Chicago. Lennox D. Grey. Rus sell Ward, Karl F. Zener; Illinois, E. D. Funk. V. w. Henry; Illinois Wesleyan, Clytus Scott. Claire Wes terfelt; Knox, Francis Marsh, How ard Alhertsen; Michigan, George Per rim; Wisconsin Morton C. Frost. Thomas H. Pond; Iowa. George D. Thompson, Dwight c. Rider; Iowa State, T. A. Shipley. Jr, Bleakly, Kansas, Jack K. Middlekauff Mis- souri. Clarence D. Lockwood. Victor Keen; Nebraska Bruce Mccullough, Jr.; William Jewell, Everett Gill, Jr.. H. E. Dawson; Idaho, Paul T. Rowell, i, oregon, Harrison D. Hugglns. and Washington, w. l.. Campbell, Paul D.. Coles.
 The chapters of Phi Gamma Delta al Sewanee, University of Tennessee and University of Alabama will at tend the sessions in a body.
 Ekk1esIn Committees
 The ekklesia committees arc as follows:
 Harry J. White. general chairman. and Eugene H. Hawkins, general sec retary.
 < Executive committee; Guy E. Snavely, chairman; Sterling A. Wood. John M. Bradley. R. II. Cunningha m and H. M. Fulenwider.
 Finance committee: R. H, Cunning ham, chairman; Leslie Fulenwider Gordon D. Palmer and Webb w.. Crawford, Jr.
 Hotels committee: Il. M. Fulen- wider chairman. Henry S. Fowlkes, Sidney Orr and l. J. Osburn.
 Entertainment committee: Atwell J. Brown, chairman; William T. Kennon, Basil M. Clarke, Henry M Edmonds and Walter W. Kennedy.
 Womens committee: Mrs. Harry J. Mccormack, chairman; Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider and Mrs. John M. Brad ley
 Registration and information: F. P. Mallam, chairman, Frank N. Saw age, Frank II. Waterhouse and R.. II. Helvenston.
 Transportation and mileage: Harry J. Mccormack. chairman.
 Publicity committee: Thad c. Holt, chairman; w. W, Sowell and Eugene H. Hawkins.
 Reception committees: Gordon D Palmer, chairman; James R. Abbott, Milo $. Long, Charles F. Rice, Henry M. Edmonds. H. J. Mccormack. l. J. Osburn, Warren l.. Kluttz, r. R. Nc Cormack, Allen D. Stafford w. w. Scwell. William T. Kennon, II. P. Hnlhouse and active men of Theta Kappa Tau and Gamma Sigma chap ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

limited number of men allowed him, if he had to withdraw every man from any duties inside the city limits and station them in the country dis tricts.
 Letter Follows
 Following is the letter received by the sheriff
 Birmingham, Ala Dec. 24, 1921. Hon. J. c, Hartsfield, Sheriff of Jeff ferson County:
 Dear Sir: | has been called to our attention your shortage of off cers necessary for the proper law en- forcement in this county during the holidays So. therefore. as one of the principles and foundations of our or- ganization is law enforcement, we offer to you 300. 1000 or more men if necessary, to operate at your dis posal, as you deem best as we are ready at all times to answer your command.
 should you desire our services we may be reached at the telephone num- Der attached. Yours very truly,
 KU KIUX KHAN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
DIR. BOWLING ON
 CHRISTMAS LEAVE

pr. J. D. Bowling, city and county health officer, accompanied by Mrs. Bowling and children, left yesterday for Ozark, where they will spend the Christmas holidays with Dr. Dowl- ing's mother. They expect to be ab sent several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
MRS. GLADYS PICKETT
 IS SEEKING DIVORCE

Suit for divorce has been filed in the chancery division of the circuit court by Mrs. Gladys Pickett against her husband, William Pickett, alleg- ing actual violence attended with danger to her life and health as ground for the proceedings. Accord ing to the allegations they were mar ried in August, 1915. and separated in October, 1920. after the defendant is alleged to have choked and beaten the plaintiff. She also alleges that he sought to force her to prostitute herself for his profit.
 Pickett recently filed suit in circuit court against another man for s5o,- 900. alleging alienation of his wife's affections.