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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02

s1o,000 Mrs. A. c. Montgom rose and signified her desire to make an an from her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. R. s. Munger.
 The announcement was wired from Atlanta. where MT. and Mrs. Munger are at the time. and read:
 My wife and I regret our ina
 biiity to be present at your opening
 services. We wish, with the per
 mission of the congregation of the
 church. however, to present to Wal
 ker Memorial an organ"
 It was befitting climax. The mem- bers of the church were deeply stirred and at once voted a telegram of thanks to their beloved benefactors, and Dr. Waites. in tones that bespoke deep ap- preciation. concluded what he chris tened a great day in constructive Meth odist with these words Always at the right time, In the right way, MT. and Mrs. Munger do the right thing"
 In addition to the gift of the organ, Mir and Mrs. Munger doinated S10,000 site for the present building, and gave $1 :. 1000 to the building fund, besides many other donations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
IUDGE FOSTER TO HEAR
 MRS. TORGERSON'S CASE

Charges against Mrs. Edward Tor gerson of taking a child by her for mer husband, W. A. Vaughan, Jr., out of the state, and keeping it away for q lcnger period of time than the court ruled will be heard this rNorning be- fore Judge A. B. Foster of Troy, re- gently assigned to the Jefferson county circuit court to preside during the flrst two weeks in May and all the month of June.
 Mrs Torgerson formerly Mrs. Leila Vaughan Birmingham newspaper woman. married Edward Torgerson, & local newspaper man, several months ago in New York. Since then they have made their home in New York. ana Mrs. Torgerson, it is alleged by her former husband, has kept the child there with her. when the courts ruling was that he was to see it at certain periods The case will be the first one to come up before Judge Foster when he takes his seat this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
TESTIMONY FOR THE
 DEFENSE TO BEGIN IN
 BIVENS MURDER CASE

When court convenes this morning at 9:30 o'clock. the testimony for the defense in the case of John Milligan, miner. who is being tried for the murder of John Bivens, will be taken up before Judge William F. Fort and a jury in the criminal division of the circuit court.
 When the states witnesses had com pleted their testimony Saturday after noon, C. r. Beddow, speciol assistant solicitor, conducting the prosecution, stated that the state would rest. Court adjourned immediately afterward.
 This morning will mark the fourth day of the trial and the usual crowd is expected. It is expected that th9 case will not go to the jury before the latter part of the week. John w. Alt man is attorney for the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02

The robbery and attempted assault oc- cured about il o'clock yesterday morn ing. Dr. Allan Greggs, a physician who lives ion the other side of Red mountain, but who was hunting in the woods at the time, heard the screams of the wom- an as she fought the negro, and came to he rescue.
 The negro seeing that aid was at hand opened fire upon Dr. Greggs and at the same time made his escape in the woods. Dr. Greggs was not injured but he later stated that i'll returning the fire he be- lieves that he wounded the negro.
 William Burge 8 deputy sheriff from the local office, was on the scene soon afterward and, together with party or citizens of the community, searched the woods throughout the balance of yester day for some trace of the negro,
 Mrs. Johnston. other than few slight cuts and bruises, was not injured but her clothing was badly torn as the result of the fight with the negro.
 Her fight with the negro was all the more perilous because she was sitting upon a high rock and had she fallen off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
TRIBUTE
 PAID ID HONORED
 CONFEDERATE DEAD
Memorial Exercises at Capi- tol Park Attended By Im- menSe Crowd - Judge
 Locke and Dozier Talk

Figures now bent and feeble, once sturdy and straight, quivered and stiff fened yesterday afternoon as the brave deeds of the Confederate heroes were recounted in memorial tribute to the wearers of the gray. Three thousand persons paid homage to the thinning line of veterans and their comrades who have gone on before, exercises being held at Woodrow Will son park, under the auspices of the Sons and Daughters of the Confeder- acy.
 Judge J. Y. Garretson, who served with General Forrest during the Civil war, presided over the meeting. The veteran. S6 years old, made a fine fig ure in his regimentals of gray. He is commander of Camp Hardee United Confederate Veterans.
 ..The armies Of the Confectionery
 were never beaten, hut worn out"
 declared Judge Hugh \. Locke.
 who euiOgized the Veterans here
 and in. the great beyond in his nd-
 dress on "Tbe sons of the south"
 SPIRIT OF CONFEDERACY
 None were more gallant and cour- ageous than the men of Lee, Long, street and Forrest" asserted the judge. He dwelt generally on the heroic ac- tions and the spirit of the Confederacy His address was voted very appropri- ate.
 The meeting at the park was opened with music by the Municipal band. Tho audience then saIg America" Rev J. A Bryan prayed for continued good health and longevity for the Veterans.
 Miss Martha Young of Greensboro a talented Alabama poet, rendered an appropriate reading on an sold Dar- keys Conception of His Mission in Life"
 Tribute was paid to the generals
 of the Confectionery in poem by
 D. 1T. DOzier, which was rcnd by
 his son. Thomas Dozier, state com
 mander of the Sons of Veterans.
 The poem was followed by a spir-
 tied and eloquent address which
 euIogized the men who served in
 the Confederate army md thON.
 who participated in the late World
 war.
 Music by the orchestra followed. To the strains of God Be With You Till We Meet Again" the exercises at the park closed.
 Led by the band of the Boys Indus- trial school. the small group of Vet erans marched to oak Hill cemetery with members of the American Legion Spanish War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars in line
 Bravely attempting to march in mill itary formation, with heads erect, the line slowly swung into the cemetery. Here, with bowed heads. they stood while prayer was said and the Daughters of the Confederacy placed flowers on the graves of their dead comrades.
 The auditorium in Woodrow Wilson park was garfanded in a profusion of flowers, while flags of The Lost Cause were intermnigled with the flag of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
As Climax 10 SerUice At Walker Memorial
 Organ Is Presented
Congregation of West End Church Raise $1OOOO In Eff teen Minutes to Pay Debt Mir. and Mrs R. S. Munger
 Again Show Their Beneficience By Gift of Pipe
 Organ-Comes As a Surprise to Congregation.
By H. c. FULTON

Opening services at the Walker Memorial church, mother of Method ism" in Birmingham, with some 500 members and visitors in attendance, celebrated the termination of the con struction of one of the most imposing works of church architecture in the city of Birmin gham, Quoting pr. Robert Waites the pastor in his sermon yes terday: Now stands erected in brick and mortar an edifice that will ever be a memorial that shall stand symbolic of the spirit of this faithful, servient and God inspired congregation that has sacrificed nobly and willingly for it's construction"
 Befitting to the occasion, Dr. Waites in three chapters recounted the history of the church. He recalled it's infancy, when mere handful of pioneer Meth odists in the antebellum days. realizing the need for place of worship, gath cred together for the purpose of build ing one. He recounted it's later history, when it crossed the canal of Elyton and located on the present site.
 And then he spoke of the third and last chapter, the present appealing to the members of the new house of wor- ship that they not, in the accomplish ment of their dreams, cease their ac- ivities, but continue in the footsteps of that determined few who yeras ago began the work now brought to such splendid achievement.
 Among those whom he praised for their signal work> he lauded in Ian guage expressive of deep appreciation, MT and Mrs. R. s. Munger for their spiritual and financial aid in making possible the continuation of the build ing plans at times when a crisis threat ened.
 At the conclusion of the sermon, A. c. Montgomery made known the imme- diate need of $10,000 to take care of some outstanding bills. To this ap- peal the congregation answered with the contribution of the above sum in less than 1o minutes.
 There is nothing lacking in the beau tiful auditorium save a pipe organ. In view of the great expense of the build ing of the church, it had been decided to await a later date to make this ad- dition. But there was Q surprise in store for the congregation, the an- nouncement of which completely took the breath of all present.
 In the midst of the collection of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02

Plans for the relief of the un- employed in the Birmingham dis trict will be discussed it meet ing of members of civic bodies or the city to he held nt the southern club at 1 o'clock today. Col. TT. 0. smith will net as chairman of the meeting.
 The object of the meeting Is 10 ascertain the real situation and to formulate plans which will nilevi- ate conditions.
 Call for the meeting was issued Saturday by the various civic or ganfzations, members of the inter club council.
 Conditions in the vicinity of Coalburg and Upper Coaiburg are pictured as being desperate. Several families in those cOmmu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
NEGRO CONVICT KILLS FELLOW PRISONER BY
 STRIKING WITH PICK

Will Williams, a negro convict, was struck in the back of the lead ana almost instantly killed by Maxie smith, also a negro convict. at the Banner mines Saturday afternocA.
 Coroner J. D. Russun, was notified yes terday morning and went to the scene to conduct an investigation. Smith did not deny the charges that he had killed Williams. and his only statement was that they had been quarreling.
 Smith killed Williams by sticking pick in the back of his head, after which he stuck it through his body, the coroner stated. There were guaros around but they were not close enoush to stop him before it was too late. rms is the second negro that Smith is said to have killed since he has been a con- Vict in the mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02

she would have been seriously injured. She lives close to the place where the at tempted assault was made and she told Officer Burge yesterday afternoon that she had climbed upon the rock to read read.
 She stated that the negro passed by her once and that in about 10 nlli- utes he came back and asked her to loan him a quarter as he had had nothing to eat since Saturday. While she was handing the negro the quarter he jumped upon the rock and threw a pistol in her face and snatched the pocketbook from her hand.
 The negro then is said to have taken the money from the pocl1etbook, threw it to the ground and then to have at tackled Mrs. Johnston, telling her that it she screamed he would kill her.
 She screamed several times, however and Dr. Greggs, hearing Der cries, came up and the negro made his escape. At a late hour last night a close watch was still being kept upon all strange negroes in the community but no trace Of him has been found as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
SEEK ID REGULATE uTNEY OPERATION Provisions of New Ordinance to Be Presented to City
 Commission

Adoption of an ordinance regulating jit- .neys is matter of but a. few weeks, action by the city commission being fore cast for the meeting tomorrow. Passage of the measure will be postponed week only because the board may be of the opinion that further provisions are need ed to perfect the ordinance.
 Insurance or a liability bond will be required of jitney operators under the new law, it is practically certain Prac- tical features of jitney ordinances of other cities have been incorporated Tn the measure which will be brought before the commission meeting tomorrow by Fred Moore, city attorney.
 All members of the city board are agreed that some regulation of jitneys is necessary. Measures which might be called discriminatory will be avoided, all though rules governing the operation of jitneys are expected to meet with some objections.
 Civic bodies of the city, with scarce an exception, have gone on record as favoring regulation of the jitneys in some manner
 Members of the Junior Chamber of Con- rnerce have appeared before the commits sion, asking that the jitneys be made to obtain insurance or liability bond. Other provisions of a suggested ordi- nance proposed that the cars run on reg ular, schedule, and that they be assigned to regular routes.
 Members of the Birmingham Real Es- tate board, at their luncheon last Thurs day, adopted a report of their commit tee on jitneys. This report declared the iitneys to be menace to public safety as they are now operated, and suggest ed requirement of liability bond from operators. The status of jitney should be that of a common carrier, it stated.
 Jitney drivers and owners are expected to make any fight on any ordinance intro- duced to revise regulations for operation of the cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
DEATH OF w. R. HICKS

w. R. Hicks. brother of c. H. Hicks, foreman of The ge-Herald's stereotyp- ing department, died yesterday mornin Z in Knoxville, Tenn. MT. Hicks was sup erintendent of the Knoxville Gas com pany. He had been employed by the company ever since he was small boy and had worked his way up to q re- sponsible position. He was 54 years old. Death was caused by a stroke of paraly. sis the third which Mr. Hicks had suf- fered recently. He is survived by his wife. The funeral will be held today in Knoxville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
SANFORD KILLED BY
 DEPUTY SHERIFF WHO
 CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE


 w. A. Pierce, deputy sheriff at Brad ford, shot and almost instantly killed J. J. Sanford, said to be employed in the mines there, about S:30 0 clock Satur- day night
 Pierce claimed that he shot Sanford in self-defense when he stabbed at him while resisting arrest. Coroner J. D. Rus sum yesterday went to the scene, and after conducting an investigation he. pronounced it a case of justifable hom- eide.
 According to Coroner Russum there were several witnesses to the affair, and each of them testified he said, that San ford had been disorderly for some time before Pierce attempted to arrest him. It was also stated in the investigation that Pierce tried to get Sanford to go home several times, but that each time he refused, and that when Pierce did try to arrest him he drew a knife and stabbed at him several times. Sanford was shot twice through the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
"MOTHER'S DAY" AT
 COMMUNITY CLUB

Mothers Day. will be observed by the Community club next Saturday, ac- cording to an announcement made yester- day by members of the programme com mittee. Every member will be expected to bring his mother to the meeting 1T she lives in this vicinity
 Mrs G. H. Estes, who has four sons in the club and at whose home the or ganization was first formed, will be the guest of honor. A splendid programme is being arranged and members are iooK- inc forward with interest to the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
INSPIRING TALKS
 AT PRESBYTERIAN
 LAYMAN'S MEETING

Except for an intermission for supper, the Presbyterian laymen's mass meeting at the First Presbyterian church yester- day was continuously in session from 5 O clock in the afternoon until far into the evening It was the opportunity pre- sented to the men of all the Presbyterian churches of the greater city to hear the same speakers who were heard at the re- cent regional conference of laymen at Chattanooga
 A more definite working organization is one of the results of Sundays meet ing. and a number of plans were dis cussed and adopted for increasing the effectiveness of the work of the church locally.
 Exceptionally strong talks were made by s. J. Cassels of Montgomery, Capt. F. l., Saymaker of Athens, Ga. F. T.. Shanks of Selma. Sam B. Tally of At lanta and J. P Metallic, head master of the Metallic school at Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
Ciuic Leaders to Plan
 Relief Of Unemployed

mites were assisted Saturday by members of the trades union com mittees working to Obtnin mid Tor families whose workers are tdlc.
 One man walked into the wei fare department of the city haII asking for food. who said he had u wife and nine children at Coal burg without sustenance save for a small quantity of meal. He had walked the entire distance between Coaiburg and Birmingham.
 He was given $5 which had been donated few minutes before by J. H. Barrow. Birmingham man.
 Four hundred pounds of barbe- cued meat has been sent to the colony west of Pratt City by the employees of the city health de- pertinent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
BRINGS JOY TO
 ALL ITS READERS"

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 As a reader of The Age Herald I will say it brings joy to all it's read CTS. especially to those in the country and since the story written by May Christie, At Cupid's Call" makes it all the more interesting and which every member finds much enjoyment in reading. We seldom miss copy and we assure you we appreciate the good service we are getting. Yours very truly. MRS. RALPH BURGIN.
 Akron, April Il, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS. New Majestic Theatre-"Fair And Warmer"
 Lyrfc--k eith vaudeville and pictures. Loews Understandable and pic- lures.
 Trianon--NOr Orma Talmadge, in "The Passion Flower"
 AIcazar--"Seyen Years Bad Luck" Strand--ThOmas Meighan, in "The City of Silent Men," GaIax-.The BIackbirds." RiaitO--Char1es Ray, in 'FOrty-five Minutes From Broadway" Princess--SerfaI drama and comedy. Cd deOn-SeriaI drama and comedy. EdgewoOd Park-Dancing. West Lake Park-Dancing and skat- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
KEROSENE OIL
 REDUCED ONE CENT

Effective this morning the price of kerosene oil will be reduced cent per gallon throughout the state of Alabama.
 This announcement was made Saturday by P. H. Schler. local dis trict manager of the Standard oil company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
Negro Attempts Assault On White Woman Near The
 Red Mountain Sanatoriur1

taking pocketbook of unidentified attempted H. of woods overlooking the water works oad the Red sanatorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
! February 21st, 1921.

Luncheon at Southern club at l o'clock to plan relief of unemployed.
 Civic forum at Civic ssociation at 12:10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-02
PERSONAL.

pr. T. K Lewis. who was operated On Or appendicitis, is resting we'll at the Birmingham infirmary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-09-23
CANEY-

School az this place Is progressing
nicely.
Uncle Isaac Ratciifrs funeral was
preached at the Caney school house
sunday and was largely attended.
Andy Ratcllff OF Holden. w. Va. was
visiting home folks Sunday.
Lindsey Webb was calling on HE
best girl on Bruin recently.
Mrs. A. Il Ison and Minnie d. Webb
were business callers Webbville Sat-
utday.
Miss Hester Bogss spent Tuesday
night with her sister. Mrs. Ernest
Thompson.
Uncle Elem Kitchen. who has been
very low IL Improving.
Leonard Kitchen came very near
losing an eye by being struck with
base han while playinK Saturday.
Estil Hylton was making his usual
call Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ern Thompson were
calling on Mr. and Mrs. willie Ison
recently
winle Ison is expecting his brother
from Cincinnati to pay him an ex-
tended visit soon.
John Black OF Ashland IL visiting
relatives Mt this place.
Enoch Cordle OF Blaine was visiting
az Webbviile recently. = =
We win organize sabbath school at
the Cauey Fork school house next
Sunday erening a. 2 o'clock. Every
body come. ROSE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-09-23
CHERRYvILLE

Bro. SamnionF preached an interest
ing sermon at this place last Sunday
and there Is prayer meeting every sat
urday night here. Mrs. James Hun
ley Is very sick at this writing
Herbert Lemasters is moving back to
Donithon. We are sorry to see them
go. Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Lemasters
were over from Donithon Sunday at
tending church and visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanche Priest were din
ner guests Of Mrs. J. w. Harris sun
day. Mrs. Cordie childers Of Louisa
was the guest OF her daughter. Mrs.
Sam McfIenry over Sunday Sam
McHenry is making sorghum at this
place. 4. Mr.. and Mrs. y. w. Harris
made business trip to Cincinnati last
week. Z. y. w. Harris will soon move
his saw mill to A. H. Perry's place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclellan Sammons were
calling on our creek Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-09-23
DONITHON

Mr.. and Mrs. L c. Chapman have
returned home after Few days visit
Win home f0iirs nj this place. :
c. n. Meredith was a caller In Lou
lisa Tuesday.
Several frem this place are attend
Ing the revival meeting at Summit.
Several attended church at the Bap-
list Sunday. An all day meeting was
announced for the first Sunday IN oc-
the mouth OF vinaon branch when the
funerals Of Mrs, rennie Moore Jordan
and Mrs. cuzxie Hardy win be preach-
cd.
Mr.. and Airs. Rufus Fitzpatrick OF
Kenova were on our creek Monday.
Dol Hughes was caller in our COM
munity Monday. THE FIDpLER.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-09-23
GEORGES CREEK

The bali game between Fugitt and
Tadpo1e was very interesting Satur-
day evening. Score . to 0 In favor Of
Fugitt. Curt Preston Is an excellent
pitcher. VIII. the little son Of j. d.
Burchett, was badly hurt while attend
ing the ban gdme Saturday The
bean stringing at Bill Scarberry's was
largely attended, . The birthday par
ty given by WILL the little son Of ]. ID.
Burchett. was attended by many little
folks. All had very good time. !.
school at this place every Sum
day evening Frank Gose was bus
mess caller III Louisa Monday. .Bill
Bin Preston has left Tor Tomahawk
where he Is employed. /. I. Edgar Gose
made business trip to Richardson
Tuesday John Stewart and Rebec-
"a Wells attended the ball game at Flu
gift Sunday \. y. Tom Miller was the
dinner 6ueat Of John Preston Sunday
= Jessie Childers and Mason Preston
VIII leave soon for Ethel, w. Va. where
hey are employed. BUB.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-09-23

The poets lines comes 10 mind a.
ve look out over the fields and eoe the
corn in shocks. Heap high me farrn-
err wintry hoard. heap high his gold
On corn
II has been said that "A guilty con-
science needs no accuser"
when we see people running or dodg-
ing an officer we are forced 10 believe
that he IL guilty Of some offense or be
knows the other fellow IL.
We hear preachers preach aeainst
Elm and crime yet wink at Il II the fell
low win only chip In his mite when
tho hat Il passed.
AZ long a. crime encouraged Il will
flourish. The only way TO stop crime
~ for every law abiding citizen to re-
port every ofrense against the statute
they see committed. q =
When boys think that crimes VIII
be reported before the grand jury and
the court will prosecute them they VIM
stop committing them.
A large number Of people has passed
fhropgh enroute 70 Louisa to attend
Wfbb Cunningham was brought
home Sunday somewhat improved In
health.
Rev Flynt OF 0lenwood preached a
very able and interesting sermon ut
'olioville Sunday evening 70 large
congregation. He will preach there
gsain the FIRST Saturday night in oc-I
fober.
Come TO oliovile Saturday night the,
Path 10 the pie mite and Ice cream fes-
tival and spend a PLEASANT evening.
Messrs. w. s. Queen and Luther
Webb OF Glenwood were here Sunday.
Some OF our dealers IN live stock
have been shipping some fine cattle.
II the number OF hucksters on the
road 10 any criterion OF prices and the
demand for produce there in wonder
full demand just now,
Hobart Brainard. wife and children
nre waiting his parents here and have.
been for some time !.
There was no school at Baker FRI
~ lnilt~ Al.a taank.r -. -
- - -.ff r-----r - = =
Louisa
II we have been correctly taught
Old Sol 10 now sending his rays Of light
from the north pole 10 the south pole.
OLD LEM JUcKLENs.