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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
COURT SUSTA|NS OWN APPOINTMENT Batson Loses First Fall in Ef- fort to Hold Court Job.
 Appeals Case

Rockford, February 23.-(Special. .)-W. J. Longshore, judge of the Eighteenth judicial circuit, today rendered decision against John w. Batson In his effort to hold the job of court clerk over appoint ment of H. w. Pond.
 In a few minutes after the decision had been rendered the lawyers representing Batson filed an appeal to the supreme court. Objections were Tiled by Feel, enc of the lawyers for Batson. in the beginning, stating that the case, could not be tried by Judge Longshore inas- much as he is an interested party in that he had appointed Pond to succeed Batson.
 Judge Longshore in letter January
 5 stated he was not appointing Po-. because Batson was an incompetent of fical but because of the doctrine enun- ciated by Andrew Jackson, ITO the. vic-
 or belong the spoils." Batson refuses.
 U vacate the office, claiming that ii-. term had not expired and would not un- ti. 1923 A few days after Pond filed quo warranto proceedings for which this special circuit court was called. The ob- jection made by Feel was not sustained by Judge Longshore, who stated that no reason had been stated for him not pre- siding over the case.
 This case has attracted much atten- tion among the citizens of Coosa county inasmuch as both men are prominent and Batson is a democrat while Judge Longshore and Pond are republicans. The decisicn by the supreme court will be looked forward to with great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
TENNESSEE VALLEY
 SHOWS PROSPERITY

Decatur. February 2S.-(special)- Financial conditions are good in the Tennessee valley and will continue to improve in the next few months, is the opinion of the branch managers of the Tennessee Valley chain. who were re- turning to their homes today after their annual meeting in Decatur Tues day.
 Attending the conference were: E.. K. Mann, stevenson; O. D. Kannamer Scottsboro; A. B. Staten, Paint Rock; C. o. Reid, Gurley: V. o. Clark. Fall<- vile; J. F. Kelley, Courtland; W. T. Woodall, Hillsboro; Thomas Lille. Leigh ton; H. G. Almon, Town Creek; K. J. Henninger. Tuscumbia W. H. Rich ardson, Sheffield: Fred Hughston Cherokee; J. c. Carter. Russellville; c. E. Barclay, Halyville O. c. Hack worth, Florence.
 Tuesday night the visitors were en- tertained at their annual banquet at the Lyons hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
Distinguished Singer Conductor

lE1 VERY city has some individual in IT, each of it's activities to which
 with pride it points. and Bir ningham is peculiarly happy in having MT. Gordon Erickson. distinguished sing CT and conductor, as ''one of us"
 MT. Erickson came to Birmingham less than six months ago, and although he was known then only by reputation" he has lived here long enough and he has lived here strong enough, for us to know for ourselves that he is an accomplished musician and tremendous factor in Bir- mingham's musical progress.
 Directly from Chicago MT. Erickson came to Birmingham, where he had been one of the leading lights in musical cir cles and as a singer and as a conductor, he wore his laurels gracefully, for his name spelled efficiency in that biz, progressive western city, where music is one of the most important activities both from community viewpoint as well as an individual asset.
 MT. Erickson came to Birmingham with big" ideas of community service," and he has met with big cooperation in his work. his Choral society plans being based upon the North Shore festival plans at Evanstown. near Chicago, where for three seasons Mir. Erickson was a con spicuous worker in this big organiza- ton.
 Last April when the "festvaP' season was under headwav from Maine to Cali fornia. MT. Erickson was invited to be one of the soloists at the Greek theatre in San Francisco. the beautiful amphi- theatre where Margaret Anglin has pre- sented so many of her classic dramas, where MT. Walter Damrosch and his New York Symphony orchestra appeared with Miss Anglin, as well as on separate pro- grammes where many of the most lavish productions of music and drama have beer given. and of the occasion when MT. Erickson sang last spring, Alfred Metz ger. the well-known music critic, said:
 The Greek theatre contained very large audience on Friday afternoon, April 2. when the tenth annual Good Fri day concert was given under the direc- ton of Paul Steindorff. The soloists were Mabel Riegelman, soprano; Eva Grunin- ger Atkinson. contralto; Clinton R. Morse, tenor: O. Gordon Erickson bass, and Mill dred Wright, violinist. There was a chorus of 200 well trained voices, con- sisting of the San Francisco Choral so- ciety. the Wednesday Morning Choral of Oakland. the Berkeley Oratorio society and an orchestra of 60. The Stabat Mater by Rossini was given as usual on this oc- casion.
 MT. Gordon Erickson sang the bass solo. Pro Peccatis with exceptional skill and musicianship. Indeed, Mir Erickson made the impression upon us that he is an oratorio singer of the first rank. His voice. which is really more of a baritone than bass. is unusually smooth, easily handled and evenly placed in all positions. It is resonant and ringing in the low as well as the high tones, and never strained at any time. MT. Erickson furthermore sings with intelligence and knowledge of his art z We are not exaggerating when we say that we never heard the Pro Pec- cats sung as musically and as intelli- gently as on this occasion. This beautiful bass aria was followed by the Eia mater, in which the chorus joined and which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
HIGHWAY EXTENDED;
 WILL AID MERIDIAN

Meridian. Miss, February 23.-(Spe- cial. l.)-Through the efforts of J. M. Me- Beath, chairman of the Mississippi highway commission. the Fifth street road leading out of Meridian to the west, is being extended from it's pres ent terminus to the crossing of the Ala bama and Vicksburg road. a distance of about five miles from Meridian The automobile tax Is being used for this purpose and the building of this road eliminates one of the worst stretches of road leading into this city. Gradual ly the uncompleted links of the Dixie Overland highway, between Meridian and Nicksburg, are being hard sur faced, information having been received that the board of supervisors of Scott county, at their last meeting, took steps to complete this highway between Forest and Morton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
MADISON GRAND JURY
 FINDS 83 INDICTMENTS

Huntsville, February 23.-(special) The Madison county grand jury, which has been in session during the last eight days, has made it's final report to Judge R. c. Brickell in the circuit court. The grand jury examined nearly 200 witnesses, docketed 1S7 cases and returned S3 true bills. Three cases were passed over to the next grand jury. The jail was found to be in ex- cellent condition and the books of the county officers arc correctly kept, but only few justices of the peace have submitted their dockets. Lee Ford was foreman of the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
CLERKS TO ENTERTAIN
Meridian Local Completes Plans for
 Big Event

Meridian. Miss, February 2S.-tspe- cial. )-The Meridian Retail Clerks union has completed arrangements for an entertainment to be given March f. when the special guests of the occa- sion will be their employers. A splen- did programme, has been arranged which includes addresses, two of which will be specially interesting, one. Re of the Employe to the Elm ployer;" the other, "The Employees s Duty Toward the Employer" Follow ing the speaking and banquet dance is to be enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
LEAGUE OFFICERS MEET
Young Folk Map Out Their
 Programme

Rockford February @.-(special.) A council meeting of the officers of the Epworth league was held last night ae the home of Mrs T. O. Kimborough to map out a programme. It was decided that the organization should re called the Rockford chapei or the Ep- worth league. The duties of each officer were read by Rev. J. A. Gam, pastor, after which programmes were prepared for two meetings ahead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
BANK HOLDS MEETING
Rockford Institution Declares Usual
 Dividend

Rockford, February ,-CSpecialO-A meeting of the directors of the Bank of Rockford was held today. Those present were: W. B. Mccain, J. W. Brown, J. C. Jacobs. R. NJ. Murchisons and S. M Adams. The following officers were elected for the current year; W. B. Me Cain. president; E. l.. Boyett, cashier; Mrs w. B. Mccain. assistant cashier. The directors declared a surplus of s4,0o0 and a dividend of per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
TAXI DRIvERT TAKEN
Officers Also Find 31 Gallons of
 Liquor in Car

Huntsville, February es-( Especially Bob Turner, Huntsville taxicab driver. was arrested OF New Mark ct pike yesterday after a long chase by special officers. and when his car was searched it was found that he had 31
 gallons of white corn liquor. Turner
 drove into New Market for gasoline
 caused watchful officers ito run him down and search his car. Turner is in Jail and his car has been confisca ted by the state. sas.:s < <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
Receiver Named

Huntsville, February 2S.-(S (Special) Acting on petition of creditors of G. w. Perkins, general merchandise dealer of Tuscumbia, the referee in baak- ruptcy. Jere Murphy. late yesterday ap- pointed John W. Johnson receiver for Perkins business. The involuntary pe- tition was filed by Phillip Olim & Co.,,
 wholesale merchants, of Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
STORK MAKES FIRST TRIP
 TO ALBANY'S CITY HALL

Albany February 2s.--tspeciai.)- )-- Little Miss Katherine Rice Longcrier,I less than one week old, holds the dis Ttinction of being the first baby born in the Albany city hall. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Long crier, the latter the driver of the big fire truck, and was born in the apart ments reserved for the fire fighters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
Aged Woman Dies

Decatur, February 23.-tSpecial.)- The body of MBs. D. l.. Downs, aged so. one of the Twin Cities oldest residents, was laid to rest at the family burial grounds near Austinville. Mrs. Downs died at her home here.
The daily times., 1921-08-17
FARM HANDS DIE IN SILO.

Aurora, ILL.,, Aug. I5.-George
Berg, SO years old, and William
Kruger, %, farm hands employed by
John r. Kirk near Geneva, were as
phyxiated in a newly built silo yes
terday. The silo, which was 1l1ty
feet high, had been half, filled with
cut corn. Berg climbed into the
structure and, when he did not come
back, Kruger Awent down to see
what had happened. He also did not
return. Then Kirk, the owner, en-
tered the silo and became uncon-
scious shortly afterward. Neighbors
with ropes rescued Kirk alive. The
other two were dead.
The daily times., 1921-08-17
with the increase of teachers sal

with the increase of teachers sal
aries
The Peoples Credit Company is
the firm name of a new business
chartered by the secretary of state
yesterday, with offices at Rocky
Mount j. A. Posenbloom and jamie
Breen of Rocky Noun: are the main
stockholders of the $4,000 corpor-
wear
The daily times., 1921-08-17
PROPOSE Creation,
COMMISSIONER OF
COMMERCE IN STATE
COMES FROM GOVERNOR
Petition Coming From Rail-
roads and Tobacco Corpora
tions is in Reality an Appeal
From the Local Boards of
Appraisers of the Counties in
the State.
(By Max Abernethy)

Raleigh, Aug. 17.-Creation of a
commissioner of commerce for
North Carolina as suggested by Gov
ernor Morrison is taken here as
meaning that the banking depart
ment would be divorced from the
State Corporation Commission, leaV-
ing the commission free to regulate
public utilities and to carry OF the
fight for better freight rates.
Such an arrangement would be
valuable, it is pointed out, and 1t IS
reported here today that friends of
the governor. members of the Legis-
lature, intend to bring the PROPOSE
tion before the body when it meets
in special session this year. This act
ion, of course, would not be taken
unless it appeared that Governor
Morrison wanted the new depart
ment brought into existence, but
should he desire it his friends are
represented as saying that they will
back the executive.
81 Joining the railroads in their ap-
peal for reduction in property val
uations for taxation the Durham to-
bacco companies, gigantic corpora
tions, have laid their petition before
the State Board of Equalization here.
The petition of the railroads and
the tobacco corporations is in reality
an appeal from the local boards of
appraisers of the counties. Final
word is with the State board unless
the petitioners care to carry their
complaint into the courts.
By bringing their meeting to the
capital last week the officers of the
North Carolina Farmers Alliance are
said to have received more attention
at the hands of the press than was
wanted
Some of the newspapers cores
pondents spoke of the "reorganized'
Farmers Alliance, which constitutes
misapprehension. The officials of
the alliance send word down that the
organization has never been in the
position where reorganization was
necessary. Heretofore the meetings OF
the alliance have been held at Hills
boro where the organization held the
deed for the late Horner military
school.
There is no denial of the report
however, that it is a war to death
between the alliance and the Farmer
Union
Wake county, commissioners hav,
allowed a special levy of 5 cents ol
the hundred dollars valuation TO
Raleigh township schools as a mean
of the six months school term re
quired by the constitution.
The increase is to take care of
reduction of revaluation togethe
The daily times., 1921-08-17
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The undersigned having qualified
as the Administrator of F. B. Hern-
don, deceased, notice is hereby Civ
en- to all persons having claims
against said estate opresent them
to me within one year from the date
hereof, or this notice will be plead
in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said es-
tate will please come forward and
settle.
This July 20, 1921.
! J. C. HERNDON,
Administrator of F. B. Herndon
Connor & Hill Attorneys.
The daily times., 1921-08-17

Week end round trip tickets on
sale each Saturday and Sunday untiI
September 5th. limited for return to
midnight of Tuesday following date
OF sale.
Round Trip Excursion. Fares
(War Tax Not Included)
FROM WILSON, n. c.
The daily times., 1921-08-17

United States Tires
are Good Tires
u. S. USCO TREAD
u. S. CHAIN TREAD
U. $. NoBBY TREAD
u. s. ROYAL CORD
U.S.RED GREY TUBES
The daily times., 1921-08-17

To Morehead City, n. c.. Week end
Fares s4S3.
Special train will be operated ev-
cry Sunday from Beaufort and
To Beaufort, NJ c., Week emo
fares s4s5.
10 Virginia Beach. Va. Week end
fares $7.57.
The daily times., 1921-08-17
TEXTILE
WORKERS MEET IN \.

New York, Aug. 16.-Offcia's of
the Amalgamated textile workers OF
America today issued a call for a
convention to begin here Oct. IS.
This will be the first general meeting
of the organization since that of
1918 at Paterson, N. j.
The daily times., 1921-08-17
SUNDAY
and
WEEK END EXCURSIONS
Via
NORFOLK SOUTHERN r. r.
THE SEASHORE

Sunday round trip tickets on sale
every Sunday until September 5th,
limited for return until midnight
date of sale.
These tickets not honored in Par
lor or Sleeping Cars, nor will bag
gage be checked.
Morehead City leaving Beaufort
GAS P. NJ, Morehead City 700 P,
M, arriving Goldsboro 11.05 P. M.
The daily times., 1921-08-17

To Norfolk. Va. sweek end fares
$3.50.
Corresponding reduced fares from
intermediate points
schedules, etc. apply 10 your nearest
tlszh ags At.
: J. H. cwiliiams. General Agent.
The daily times., 1921-08-17

TN all of modern merchandising
i the biggest conundrum is the
fabric tire situation.
Around 1920 of all car owners
use fabric tires.
Their instinct for quality is as
strong and insistent as any one
else's.
Why, then, are they offered
such hodge-podge stocks OF dis
count tires, ""odd lots, seconds,
"retreads" and other so-called
bargains of uncertain origin3
y
Sooner or later the public al
ways seeks out quality. AS a
matterof seE-protection- tor
no other reason. The out-and-out
opinion in favor of y. 5. Fabric
Tires has spread more this year
than it ever did.
The daily times., 1921-08-17

People have gotten very closeto
the u. S. policy. Felt it. Benefited
byit. And passed the word along.
It'sapolicysettled to onestand-
ard for all u. S. Tires. Whether
fabrics or cords. Small sizes or
large.
Giving to the fabric tire user
fresh, live tires. Being made
now. Being shipped now.
Ali the original U. S. vitality
and ndservicecomesthr throughWhen
you buy a U. S. Fabric Tire.
"Usco," "Chain, "Nobby."
Three different treads.
Built by the same brains, the
same policy, the same quality
ideals that have made U. s.
Royal Cords the standard meas
ure of tire worth.
The daily times., 1921-08-17
THEU.S.UsCOTREAD

THEU,S.USCOIREAD
Here is the U. S. Usco Tread,
with a long-established standard
of service among motorists who
have an eye to value, as well as
toprice. While selling for less than
the other tires in the U. S. Fabric
line, the Usco has earned repu-
tation for quality and dependable
economy which is not exceeded
by any tire in its class,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-24
CHURCH WORSHIPPERS
ARE ROBBED YESTERDAY

The meanest thief was I'm Hammond
sunday. He slipped into St. Paul's
Episcopal church on Rimbach ave. dur
ing the morning service. While tho
congregation paid close attention to the
sermon. this meanest man was deftly
going through some of the coats which
had been left in the church parlors.
After services the nrst person to learn
# +he visit was George ". Clark. Al
Highland II. His oTercoat worth $50
was gone. Along with it Went Il bunch
of keys. a pair of gloves. seventy cents
and a package of cigarettes.
Others soon began to report losses
Miss Pfrie who lives on South Holman
ST. was short q pair of gloves. Mrs.
owen of Williams st. lost her glove
and silver handbag which contained
thirty-fve cents; Miss Nasel. "a webb
St. and Mrs. Blocks each lost a pocket
bool, and a pair of gloves.
Later it was recalled that two rather
pale looking young men had been seer
hanging around the front of the church
during the services and they arc believed
to have done the job. They were both
about nineteen years old and police now
have descriptions which may load to
their apprehension. Fortunately
none of the pocket-book contained more
than small amounts In change.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-24
GARY MAN LOOKS
FOR MISSING S1.74O

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, January "a
Charles Ferris. 1926 Broadway, Gary.
was here today trying to get trace o.,
one 81 Hubbard. hoping thereby to re-
cover S1.74o. Aided by a police Off
Ger. he found TWO names registered at
hotel and suspected that ono or the
othor signaturs was Hubbard g. but
neither of the men who had registered
was the one he sought
Ferris owned hotel in Gary and
sold it for 1,74o He took the money
and put it in a drawer OF a dresser.
Next day. according to Ferris story.
to the police Hubbard called and he
wanted to negotiate for the purchase
Of the hotel. Ferris explained that he
had already sold the hostclry but he
invited Hubbard in and placed his
guests oyercoat on bed in room
containing the dresser When Hub
band departed he entered the room
himself and picked UP the overcoat.
Next morning Ferris missed the $1.740
and he believes that Hubband got the
money Since that time Ferris has
been playing detective
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-24
A NEW EATING PLACE

As Hammond grows. she also pre-
oares 70 feed her people. one of the
latest achievements that go toward
making a city proud Of itself is the
Blue Bird bakery and lunch. one Of the
most metropolitan like and most in
viting n the entire region. The con-
tributors 70 this unique place Of eats
are the Dickson boys. who also operate
confectionery stores on State and sib-
Icy street. Besides handling a COM
plete line Of high grade bakery goods
they viii also operate in connection a
restaurant first class in every respect.
The Blue Bird opened for business Sat
urdav noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-24

rsTAFF CORRESPONDENT ~ SERVICE
INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. @4.--l ne till'u
week Of the ventY-second session OF
the Indiana general assembly opened
today with the legislators planning to
dispose during the next five days 81
aumber Of measures BY postponoment
or enactment.
The senate calendar discloses that
number Of measures have Travelled the
preliminary legislative route and arc
now ready to be Ilaced before the
solons for passage or rejection. Among
these are Senator English's sixteen
proposed amendments to the state con
stitution, and a group of measures
concerning revjsious in the criminal
code, school administration. city and
township business and various other
minor matters, some Of a restricted
local interest only.
Although very few house bills arc
ready to be finally acted upon by the
lower branch o. the assembly, the rep
resentativcs have established record
through the Introduction last week by
tho ways and rlcaL1s- Committee Of the
general appropriation bill TO provide
funds for the maintenance Of state in
stitutions and the lpkcep of state de-
partments.
The bill is now il the hands of the
printers and tomorrow the house VIII
sit as a committee Of the whole TO
consider in detail the provisions Of
The measure. 1t is predicted that the
bill will be DISPOSED Of by the house
by Thursday, going to the senate be-
fore the end of the week. In the regu-
ar session of 1919 the appropriation
Bin was not introduced in the house
until February 81 and was not dis
posed of until two hours Before the
final adjournment OF the assembly.
The Beardsiey primary bill ~ the
only administration measure which has
been introduced IN either branch Of
the assembly and no announcement
has been made OF the probable time e
Introduction Of other bills for statua-
tory changes desired by the governor.
Conferences with tho state tax board
md the Indiana Federation of Farm
ers' ssociations are expected to result
within the next week in the framing
Of the administration bill for tax law
revision. One Of Governor McCray's
recommendations, the removal of the
nquisitorial list as a part Of the as-
sessment sheet, has already been head
ed by a change in the regulations OF
the state tax board
Members Of the assembly arc dis
cussing the proposal to centralize the
control of all state benevolent. correc-
tional and penal institutions under
one board Of trustees OF four Of hve
members. at salary OF $4,000 per
year 1t has also been suggested that
a sinoIe hoard ~ trustees m i.-l,+ no
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-24
THEY KNOW LAKE
COUNTY WELL NOW

Thos. A. Hendricks. stan CORE spond-
cnt of tho Indianapolis News, sent the
following dispatch TO his paper last
Saturday:
Scared and trembling the defendant
stood before the great Judge
Where do you live" asked the
court.
In the United States answered the
trembling one.
NO no, mean where IS your
homer
Lake county"
"Oh, I thought y GU said you lived in
the United States" said the judge.
Most OF Us take the same dark view
as the great judge when we think OF
Lake county with its Gary. East Chi
cago. Hammond and all those other in
dustrial cities that have almost over
tapped one another IN their CONNER
ciaI rush way up here in the topmost
northern tio Of Hoosierland. But to-
day in the minds Of the party Of 175
or more made UP or Indiana senator's.
representatives, and their wives who
are making the fast flying Sightseeing
trip on the invitation Of the cities Of
Lake county, there remains not the
slightest misconcoptton as 70 the geo
graphical location of the county and
the great part it is playing in the i'm
dustrial life Of America and the Hoos-
fer state