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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
Country's GreatestFire Loss Results From Carelessness
 Expert Tells Junior Chamber
Eighty-seven Per Cent of Damage by Fire in United States Could Be Avoided T. A. Fleming Says in '
 Address Delivered at Fire Prevention Luncheon

without insurance, should be carried by himself as a result of his thought- lessness. The fact is that the citi- zens of this nation pay every cent of the loss.
 "An analysis of the causes of losses and conflagrations shows that over S7 per cent can be avoided. What an opportunity for real constructive business sense! What leakage in the United States has ever gone unchal- ienged all these years until 1t has become a national crime and dis- grace? Why Is the per capita tax of all other nations across the seas less than one-eighth of that of the United States? Why should not this nation enact personal liability Legislation requiring that an owner be held for the loss to his neighbours property if the loss occurred through his negli- zence? This statute Is in our conn mon law. and it's effect in the coun- tries of Europe where 1t operates. has reduced tho losses of life and proper ty to the minimum. What saving in life and commercial value would result from national personal liability act in requiring the nation to exercise proper care for safety and how very much financially we could save In the payment of our fire tax"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
SEMI-CENTENNIAL
 COMMITTEE WILL BE
 GIVEN LUNCHEON

The forum luncheon of the Civic Association. which will be held at the Hillman hotel ballroom Monday at 12:3o. will be complimentary to the Birmingham semi mi-centennial com mittee.
 Thirty members of this committee will be guests of the associat ton, when officers of the Civic Association will offer formal expressions of ap- preciation for all Birmingham for the effective work of the committee in conducting the recent celebrations
 There will be an open discussion in which means will be discussed for a perpetuation of the musical and artis- tic standards set up centennial week by the pageant and other features.
 The possibility of the retention Of the grandstand and improvements at Avondale park for a recreation center or athletic field will also be dis cussed.
 City Commissioner W. L. Harrison has been invited to attend. Judge Hugh A. Locke will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
DR. CARPENTER TO SPEAK
 AT STRAND TOMORROW

Dr. Homer Carpenter of Richmond Ky. will speak to men at the Strand theatre tomorrow afternoon at 3;30 o'clock on "The Creative Hour In His- tory" Dr. Carpenter. who is rated as one of the most eloquent men in the south, will discuss the conference in Washington and its significance. Dr, Carpenter was for number of years the chancellor of Pennsylvania uni versity at Lexington. and has given much of his time and thought to the gi eat problems of the nation and the world
 The music at this service will be one of the attractive features. These meetings for men have been attended by large audiences and are proving Helpful to q large number of men. They are, during the month of No- vember, under the joint auspices of the mems class at the First Chris tian church and the Y. NJ. c. A. and are free to the men Of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19

squad was able to determine the number of men at the still
 Another still of 69- gallon capacity was captured near Farley's Store near Cahaha and was brought to headquarters In the federal build ing.
 Agents b B. verden, j. w. Heaney. w. E. Eubanks and R. w. Buckner ac- companied Chief Pierce. They re- turned yesterday evening with the 60- gallon still in their possession.
 An Idea of the location of the still and the parties operating 1t was given the prohibition officers in ad- vance and 1t was planned to attempt to arrest the violators. It Is thought that there was an intimation of a pending raid, as the operators were fully armed and opened fire before the officers had opportunity to make arrests.
 Raids in which the officers are fired upon with such determination as was done yesterday are infrequent, they say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
1@s::::z:9::: s::::::: z: ~~Z Dyers LAMP SHADES Cleaned
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham,

Foctball--Howard ys. Birmingham Southern nt 2i30 o'clock, Redwood Held.
 Community club luncheon at 12n5 o'clock, Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson Theatre--Lasses White Minstrels, matinee and night. Lyric Theatre-Keith vaudeville and pictures.
 Loew's Bijou--vaudeville and pie lures.
 Majestic Theatre--"rhe Ku Kluz KIan.-
 AIcazar-EIaine Hammerstein ir "Handcuffs or Kisses, and Harold Lloyd comedy.
 strand--Bebe Daniels in 1Ths Speed Gir1."
 Trianon-"Au For Woman. Fine Points Theatre--ssIf Women Only Knew" Rialto-Rupert Hughes "The old Nest"
 Galax--Mary Miles Minter fin "AI Souls Eve..
 RoyaI-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odeon--Serial drama and comedy. Princess--Seria1 drama and com. edy.
 EdSewood PnrI-Opening dance al Mountain View Inn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS MAY BE TRIED OUT
 ON STREETS HERE

It is probable that several Milwau- kee mushroom traffic lights Will De tried out in Birmingham, according to W. B. Cloe. commissioner Of pubic safety These lights were demon strated yesterday at police headauar- ters by Don c. Mitchell. representing the Chicago Electrical Speciality com pany, which manufactures them.
 The light, which is red traffic warning is set in the center of the street intersection and presents dome shaped marker around which traffic is supposed to turn in passing the intersection. It has diameter of 21 inches and stands inches above the pavement. A cast steel grating protects this light. It is stated that these traffic lights are being used in 75 cities in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
SHEFFIELD PLANT
 ID BE GOING BY
 DECEMBER FIRST
On Henry Ford's Theory This Means Jobs for Ninety Thousand Men-Work
 for Miners

The 90.000 horsepower steam
 plant at Sheffield will he fired
 and in operation not later than December 1, according to offi-
 cials of the Alabama Power com
 pany.
 This statement was made fol-
 lowing notice that the contract
 between the government and the
 company had been signed in
 Washington. The lease is for R
 year with right of government to
 terminate same on 30 days notice
 so as not to interfere with per-
 manent disposal of the Muscle
 Shoals properties.
 The coal to operat the plant vii come from the Walker county field The plant will consume several hun dred tons per diem. Many idl miners will be employed and prob ably 200 men will be put to work i and about the plant.
 It Is understood that the powe companies of Georgia and the Caro linas will take as much as three quarters of the production if tha much can be spared from the Ala bama demands.
 Many to Be Employed
 On the Henry Ford theory tha each horsepower developed at Shef field means job for man, the s0, 900 horsepower about to be placed ol the market will give employment t 90,000 men In the states of Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas.
 Many cotton mills in the Carolina were on the ragged edge a few week ago until the, Alabama Power com pany's transmission lines were con nected with those of Georgia and tn Carolinas and the Alabama concerl was able to shoot a daily quota 0 10000 kilowatts 400 miles away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
BrRMINGHAM REPRESENTED

The message of Birmingham' new industry of automobile manufactur- ing is being told graphically to Flor ida citizens at the Florida State Fair at Jacksonville this week.
 Tt took one freight car and two special baggage cars to ship the eight Premocars to Florida" states Presi- dent R. A. Skinner of the Preston Motors corporation.
 This includes the Presidents white car, all types of our stock cars and the Premocars and 10 of our rac- ing team"
 Vice President James T. Driver Is in charge of the exhibit, which was placed in large tent at the state fair grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
NEW DIVISION OF
 CHAMBER IS FAST ENROLLING MEMBERS

The Wholesale Merchants and Manufacturers association of the Chamber of Commerce is taking in new members almost daily. The ros- ter now includes more than 100 of the leading merchants and manufac- turers.
 The booklet Birmingham the Job ping Center,p is almost ready for the printer.
 Following new members havs joined: Birmingham Basket and Ve- neer company. F. F. Norton Sons Produce company, Unit Stove and Furnace company and Roberts Sup ply company, incorporated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
REV. CARLIsLE DIES

News of the death of the Rev. R. W. Carlisle in Oklahoma. former pas tor of the Jonesboro Baptist church, was received here yesterday morning. pr. Carlisle was pastor of the local church a few years ago and has many friends in Birmingham. Death came as a result of an attack of pneu- monia contracted during trip to Ok lahoma.
 The body will be brought here for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
ALABAMA IS GIVEN 545 MOTOR VEHICLES
 FOR ROAD WORK

Circular letter issued by the fed eral department of agriculture shows that Alabama has received 10o auto mobiles and 40 trucks in the distri- button of motor vehicles by the de- partment for use in the building of roads.
 Altogether more than 2l,OO0 motor vehicles have been distributed by the department in the 4S states. They are a part of the war materials in tended for war purposes and left on hand when the war ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
TIRE COMPANY INCoRPoRATEs

insthc probate court yesterday by tn Peace Tire company with an au- thorized capital stock of s6.000. Ths new firm will begin business with all of the capital stock paid in. Of ficers are w. H. Pearce. president; W L. Rosamond. vice president. and R H. Webb, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
wILL CABLE MONEY

: Effective November 25. the Vest ern Union, Telegraph company an- ncunces that arrangements have been completed whereby cabled money transfers to Germany will be paid in American funds, according to w. w. Acuff. city superintendent of the company. The particular value of the arrangement, according to the company. is that it eliminates all question of exchange and places the payee in position to take full ad- vantage of the premium on American currency. It also involves refund of the full amount deposited in case of nonpayment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
MARRIACE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge:
 William Everette McClain and Miss Christine Louise Wood.
 William Papas and Miss Angelike Halzopf ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
VETERANS TO ELECT OFFICER.

Birmingham camp, No. l. United Spanish War Veterans. will elect of- ficers for the year tomorrow after no->n at o'clock in the city hall. Qu le a number of men will be mus
 tered Into the camp and important business transacted. 1t is announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
DOCTOR HENDRIX
 BEGINS SECOND YEAR TOMORROW

Dr. w. R. Hendrix, pastor of High lands Methodist church, who was re- turned by Bishop James Cannon, Jr, to his old charge where he served SO efficiently and so satisfactorily last year, will begin his second years work at that church tomorrow hy filling his pulpit at both the morning and evening service.
 Dr. Hendrix will be warmly well comed back for his second year at Highlands Methodist church. having made many warm friends in the ton- gregation and accomplishing a great work for the church during his pas torate.
 The public, is cordially invited to attend the. services tomorrow at II o'clock a. m. and 7:3o D. m. and hear pr. Hendrix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
uNLAwTuL moMICIDE vERDIcI

Unlawful homicide at the hands Of unknown parties was the verdict of Coroner J. D. Russum following ar investigation into the death of Geor- gia Griffin, negress who was found dead Thursday night by party of searchers about five miles above Mount Pinson. The woman had been missing since Tuesday night anI when. found by the searchers had a bullet hole in the middle of her forA- head.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
STATE NEWS

South Carolina farmers in general,
and especially those in certain Pied
most counties are taking greater in
terest than ever before in bees, as
may be illustrated by an account of
progress in Oconee and Anderson
counties where the bee specialist of
the extension servicehas many calls
in prompting the work.
After cooperative marketing COM
mitteemen had met last week con-
tracts for 40 bales and $4,000
pounds of tobacco were signed by
growers in Marion county. The cam
paign for members is now we'll under
way and interest in the cooperative
marketing plan is growing by leaps
and bounds.
Representatives of thirteen sec
tions of the counties of Allendale,
Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell and Edge
field met at Blackville lasc week for
purpose of perfecting temporary or
ganization of growers of asparagus.
cantaloupes, cucumbers and water
melons on the California plan.
Marion Crook, seven years old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Crook of
near st. Matthews, died at the Bap-
tist hospital ct z o'clock Monday
morning as the result of injuries sus-
tained at the home of his parents.
The boy, with another of his own
age, was watching the wheel of an
automobile which had been lacked
up. The engine was running and the
wheel was turning at q rapid rate.
Marion Crook thrust stick between
the spokes of the wheel, the stick
was hurled out striking him in the
stomach causing internal injuries,
from which he died.
81 am delighted to know that Camp
Jackson iwll be abandoned" said for.
mcr Governor Cole L. Blease, while
in Yorkville last Thursday en- route
to the Filbert picnic. That camp, es-
pecially since the armistice, has GER
tainly been stumbling block for Co
lumbia and there is no way in the
world to estimate it's cost to the capi-
tai because of incresed immortality
and all that sort of thing"
After contracting for the purchase
of well known low priced automo-
bile, negro farmer near Easley took
the salesman to his farm where he
took shovel, went into the pasture
and dug up a glass jar which was
found to contain $500 in bills. The
negro said the money lad been burj-
ed there several years, awaiting the
time when that amoun- would buy an
automobile Of this make.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
PATRICK

On the Patrick charge next Sun
day, August 7, DIR. Chandler, one OF
the World War Commissioners of
religion will preach at Prospect
church at II A. M, Wilkes Chapel
at $3.50 P. NJ; Patrick 5 P. W.; Bethel
8 P. M. Large congregations will be
expected as it is big treat to hear
divines of this class.
Miss Vida LaGrone, of Johnston
is visiting Mrs. w. S. Myers.
Miss Clara Ingram of Cheraw is a
visitor to relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Buie and Miss
Vera Buie wer visitors in Columbia
this week.
Mrs. I. S. Parks of Cheraw after
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Stran-
ton has returned.
Miss Elsie Penn of Florence is Wis
iting her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
Preston Campbell.
The Rev. Mr.. Myers who had Sc
rious operation few weeks ago in
Columbia hopes to soon return home.
Mrs. Wooton and Mrs. Roy Smith
spent part of last week in Columbia
shopping.
DR.. R. E. Stackhouse of Columbia
preached some fine sermons in this
section last Sunday. Everybody was
well delighted to hear him.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
STEVENSON FAVoRs BONUS

York, July 31.-"There's another
reason why I am in favor of bonus
for soldiers that did not mention in
my speech at the Filbert picnic" said
Congressman w. F.. Stevenson in an
interview with the reporter. That's
this: The administration is getting
ready to pay contractors over the
country the sum of about $4,000, ,0O0,-
600 because of contracts which they
had for war munitions and armament
when the armistice came and which
they did not therefore fill.
"That program is going to be push
ed through by the Republicans in ad-
dition to the millions that they have
already given the railroads and the
other millions of indebtedness that
they are going to cancel them and
still other millions that they are go
ing to give them.
"Now here they are going to pay
tnese millions and billions to the rail-
roads and contractors and yet they
say that the country is right now too
poor to pay the fellows who did the
fighting and many Of whom were
manned and disabled. It is not fair
and it is only simple justice that the
World War men get something. re-
peat as said at Filbert that while
it may cost us all something to pay
the bonus, am going to do all in
my power to keep up the fight and
am quite confident that l can main
tain my position on the matter any
where.
There is no chance for the soldier
bonus to be passed by this Congress" !"
Mr.. Stevenson concluded, "becaue the
President has already had it pigen-
holed. But another day is coming"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
NOTICE

Pursuant to an Ordinance of the
Town of Chesterfield, S. c., adopted
June 9th, 1921, and directions
therein contained, l will open TIE
Books of Registration of the Town
of Chesterfield, S. c. at the Clerk Of
Court Office for Chesterfield county,
in the town of Chesterfield, S. c.,
twenty days prior to the special cleo
tions ordered in the Town of Chester
field, S. c., for August 9th, 1921 and
keep same open for period of ten
days. Said books will be open each
day from eight o'clock in the fore
noon until four o'clock in the after
noon.
July 9th, 1921. F. M. Cannon,
Supervisor of Registration for the
Town of Chesterfield. S. C.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEMS

Rev; B. p, Lucas Of. Alta, Va, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. T. E. Lu.
cas-. Sea- :
Mrs. j. E. Bramsr and children OF
Savannah, Ga, are the guests of Mrs.
r. L. Gardner. ~.
Mr.. T. T Lucas of Charlotte is Wis
ting his mother, Mrs. T, 4. Lucas.
Mrs Felix Cannon and children, of
Hamlet, are visiting Mrs. T. E. Lu-
cas-. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Yates of Charlotte,
are. guests of Mr.. D. M. Earentine.
!: Misses Margaret Griggs and Will
mer Swinnie spent Monday andTues-
day in Wadesboro.
l1r. and Mrs. Townley Redfearn
have rented the home Of Mr.. P. NJ.
Therrel and have set up housekeep-
ing.
Mr.. Ross Burr, son Of Mr.. J. w.
Burr, who Joined the navy about
two years ago, is home with an hon
orcble discharge. Early in his enlist
mcnt Mr.. Burr contracted pneumonia
and had since spent much zine in the
U. S. Hospital at Brooklyn. His
friends are glad to see him at home
once more.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
SAVED BY SHRILL VOICE

Spray Falls, Alberta, July aO.-Mrs.
w. E. Stone, resting in an improvised
camp on Mount canon, described to-
day how the shrill sound of her vonce,
caught up by the multitude of peaks
and crags and re-echoing, saved her
life after her husband, president of
Purdue University, of Lafayette, Ind,
had perished in climbing the noun
tain and after she had lain eight days
on perilous ledge. A searching par
ty had figured out the probable
course that DR.. and Mrs. Stone would
take in the attempt to ascend Mount
canon. From point of vantage the
searchers had secured every side with
their glasses without sight of any
thing. Then, as they decided to 20 on,
one member of the party thought he
heard the cry of a woman from afar.
Listening intently, the searchers
heard it again. A more minute in
spection with their glasses revealed
lar below and across the canyon the
from it from cliff to cliff and on dow,
Mrs. Stone was rescued. At different
periods she had raised her voice with
all the vigor she had, expecting that
some time it might be heard and she
would be rescued.
DR.. Stone was within live minutes
climb of the top of the hitherto un-
scaled mountain, the goal which he
and his wife had set, when his own
death occurred.
The accident happened on July 16.
MIR. and Mrs. Stone expected to make
the climb, rest at the top, and then
get back to the food cache chat night.
DIR. Stone was climbing above,
hopefully, cheerfully and unhesitant-
ingly, when, without q word Of warn
ing, a farewell of any kind, not even
a sign, he plunged over her head to
the sbyss below. He fell fully 5000
feet in the opinion Of his wife. She
saw the body strike a rock, bound
frmo it from cliff to cliff and on down
the side Of the mountain. She began
hasty descent in an eifo~t to get u
her husband. She fought her way
down the side Of the mountain and
when found was 5000 feet below the
point where DR.. Stone had fallen.
How Mrs. Stone became marooned
on ledge Of rock she does not know
herself.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
TEAL'S MILL

eW are having some nice weather
and the farmers are nearly through
plowing. Harvesting tim, is drawing
near.
Mr.. James Poison and Mr.. ]. B. C.
Hunt spent Sunday with friends near
Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Some of the farmers have ordered
q carload Of frost from the North to
kill the grass.
Mrs. John Jones spent a few days
with her brother Mr.. Pete Rayfield
near Friendship.
Mr.. ]. E. Johnson went fishing
again last week. Something broke his
hne and two hooks. 1t must have been
another one Of those large jack fish.
Mr.. Osborne Rivers spent Sunday
with his uncle, Mr.. Charlie Rivers of
Kimberly.
Mr.. J. P. Wallace and family spent
Sunday afternoon with her mother
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. T.. II. Stat
ord.
Mr.. Howard johnson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckinney johnson from near
Hartsville spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mrs. McKiney's mother,
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. John
son. Mrs Johnson went home with her
daughter.
So many watcrmelons visited Che
raw last week that they seemd to
have worn their welcome out
Mr.. Mosell Coward spent Sunday
with Mr.. Sam P. Jones.
Mr.. Lacy Futrell killed a large rat
tlesnake Monday near Mr.. E. H.
.Stafford's that had ten rattles, but
someone had gotten the buttons all
off.
Kimberly dairy is building large
silo. They also have some nice corn.
They are getting between one hun
dred and fifty to two hundred quarts
of milk day.
Mr.. Lewis Hunt caught a trout
Friday morning that weighed six and
~AAA>S HoohSSA PouHuS SOmSOue SUD
that he ran all the way from the
creek home.
Mrs. Tom Roscoe was buried at Be-
thesda Monday.
Mrs. Lewis Hunt and children are
spending their vacation with her
mother and father, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Belt near Monroe, N. C.
!. Mrs. Doc Roscoe spent few days
with her father, Mr., Archie Boan,sh
also attended the meeting at Bethes-
Mr.. Tilten Lilies of Cheraw spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. zack
Grant.
Mr.. Walker Poison is helping Mr..
Mack Jordan build fence around his
plantation.
Mr.. Carl Rivers of Kimberly has
had case of bilious fever, is about
to get well again.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-08-04
FINE ATTENDANCE AT
COUNTY SHORT COURSE

The County Home Demonstration
Short Course for 1921 opened at the
court house Wednesday with fine at
endance of girl club members.
The program as published last
week in The Advertiser was carried
out with the exception of the pres
ence of Mrs. Dora Dee Walker. Mrs.
Walker had telegraphed that sh. was
sick and would not be able to attend.
The cooking and canning by steam
pressure demonstrated By Miss Katl,-
arine Chapel proved extremely in
teresting.
The address by Miss Laura w Ba:
ley and Mrs. j. Alex. Staunton, j.,
were also of great value.
On the first day there were about
seventy-fve club members in at
tendance.
The program for Friday is as fol-
lows:
900 to $3.50, Devotional exercises,
Revs. B. S. Funderburg and C. P.
Chewing.
$3.50 to 1000, Talk, Hon. L. C.
Wannamaker.
1000 to 100, Yeast bread max
ing, Miss Lola M. Snider
100 to 1900, Prevention of dis
aeses, Miss Chauncey Blackburn.
1900 to 100, Care of the teeth,
DR.. L. H. Trotti and DR.. R. L. Nc
Manus.
LOO to 200, Dinner.
200 to $50, Home nursing. Miss
Helen B. Fenton.
$3.50 to 4:15, Invalid cookery, Miss
Lola M. Snider.
AIS to $3.50, Proper care of babies,
Miss Helen B. Fenton.