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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-05
MISS CLARK TO LEAD
MUSICAL. PROGRAM

Miss Melva Clark, who recently re-
ceived her graduation diploma in
voice at the Conservatory of Music in
Cincinnati, will have charge of the
musical programs each evening at the
service each evening, and will assist
the court house by Rev George IL.
Ramsey, pastor Of the Christian con-
eregation. Miss Clark will give AFT
teen minute song service before the
service eac hevening, and will assist
throughout the congregational sing-
ing Beautiful selections will be Civ
en- each evening, and will assist
throughout the congregational sing
ing. Beautiful selections will be Civ
en- each evening, and program Of
old-time religious songs will follow.
The series of services began with
the IL o'clock service Sunday morn
ing, and will continue for Two weeks.
The services will be held each
evening at 8 O'clock, n order. that
the business men may be enabled to
attend.
Mr.. Ramsey is one of the strongest
preachers in the state, having acquir-
ed wide experience in his evange-
Estic work. His subject for this eve-
nng will be Immortality" Mr. Ram
sey has given this last subject
great deal of study, and his
message Tuesday evening will be fill
ed with important truths.
Everybody in Americas is cordial.
~ invited to attend the services each
evening and participate in the song
services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-05
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MISS MERRITT TO HAVE
CHARGE OF STORY, HOUR

Miss Mary Merritt. recently return
ed from the Boston schools of ex-
preston, will have charge Of the chill
dren's hour Wednesday afternoon at
the Carnegie library, at which time
she viii tell delightful stories to the
young folks.
The story hour is from TO 6
o'clock, and all the children Of the
city are cordially invited to Be pres
ent.
A great number of children were
present last Wednesday afternoon,
and the hour was thoroughly enjoy
ed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-05
CHlLDREN'S HOUR AT
CARNEGIE LIBRARY

The children of the city are cor
daily invited to be present Wednes-
day afternoon at the Carnegie. Ii
brary from 5 to 6 o'clock to hear
Miss Mary Merritt tell them inter-
esting stories during the hour.
Miss Merritt has just finished in
expression at the Boston schools, and
has a charming way of telling stories
that particularly appeal to children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
INVESTIGATORS FIND TWO PERSONS SHORT
 ON TAX PAYMENTS

Since the IS special agents of the internal revenue department started their whirlwind campaign of check ing up the various business firms, corporations and individuals to ascer- tain whether or not they had paid all luxury and miscellaneous taxes due the government, sl,600 has been paid into the office of John ?. McNeel, collector of internal revenue.
 As result of the investigation. one citizen was found to owe s1,200 and another s4o0. The first it was stated was caused by misintrepa- tion of the law, and the other was by error. These amounts were. paid here.
 While it Is not known how long these men will be in Birmingham. it Is believed that at least two weeks will be required to complete the checking of these taxes, which in- clude everything except income tax. They are under the direct supervis- ion of H. L. Gather of the depart ment with. headquarters in Jackson yille Florida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
$108, ,000 ROAD BOND SOLD BY COUNTY FOR
 BESSEMER HIGHWAY

Sealed bids for per cent county road bonds to be used in paving tue South Bessemer highway beginning at the city limits of Bessemer and going out Nineteenth street to the north side of the city, were opened at the board of revenue meeting yesterday. and it was found that the Alabama Hart-Par company had bid for, S6,000 worth of the bonds and the city of Bessemer for $102,0oo worth. Both bids were accepted.
 The bonds will be dated April 1. 1920, and will fall due in 1881. The bid for the city of Bessemer Was made by B. c. Jones, mayor, and was made with the proviso that the fund derived from the bonds be used for paving this particular highway. The city of Bessemer will have charge of the building of the high way, and will ask for bids for the construction work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30

The Junior Chamber of Commerce has scored again.
 It has agreed to purchase $10,000 of Jefferson county per cent bonds at par for the resurfacing and per- manent repair of South Twentieth Of the north and south highway through the city
 The board of revenue has accepted the proposal of the junior chamber and issued instructions for the ad- vertising of per cent bonds to the amount of s40,0oo. The junior cham Der assures the taking of S10,000 worth. If the remainder are taken, the entire work on South Twentieth will be undertaken.
 At any rate, the s10000 worth of bonds are cared for, and that will as- sure a portion of the permanent re- pair. The junior chamber worked it cut in this way;
 The per cent bonds of the county will bring $S,75o in the market. This leaves a balance of s1,250 for the bonds to go at par. The junior cham Der has arranged for this balance to be assumed by merchants, tenants and property owners on South Twen- tieth those desirous of having the work done. That is how the proviso in the county's proposal to do the work was met by the junior chamber.
 The proposition was presented by Joseph P. Mudd, president of the junior chamber; Paoli Smith, secre- tary, and Harris Saunders, chairman Of the South Twentieth street paving committee. The committe has been on this job for several months and stuck to it until it had gained it's point.
 Intention of the board of revenue is to repair from First avenue to the city limits on Red mountain. It's ob- ligatioas is to maintain the north and south highway through the city to a width of 30 feet.
 The paving between tracks of the street car company is being handled as separate proposition, that being an obligation of the car company.
 The South Twentieth schedule in- cludes resurfacing the Belgian block with asphalt and filling in and smoothing out the holes and uneven places In the asphalt and brick DOT tions of the thoroughfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
WEEKLY CROP REPORT

The prospect of a bumper yield of corn is still held forth by the re- ports of the American Steel and Wire company, while boil weevils arc busy with cotton.
 Wheat yields are spotted and va- rable in quality. UndeS date of July 30 the report of the American Steel and Wire company says:
 There has been some improve- ment in the crop conditions of the south Atlantic states. Corn in these states is in good to extra good shape. but boil weevils are abundant in cot ton; not much change from last week in the lower ssissppi basin states.
 Rice in Louisiana is promising. Sweet potatoes good but late. Cot ton improved in Texas. Corn in Texas is one of the best crops this state has ever raised. Middle Att lantic states have also improved some since last week. Corn generally good. New England states still dry.
 Corn in the upper Mississippi basin states needs rain badly, bur generally speaking is still in good condition.
 "Wheat yields exceedingly varia- ble. ranging from to 35 bushels per acre, quality not the best.
 Pacific coast states promise good yields of hay and winter wheat. Po- tatoes all over the country have de- teriorated to some extent.
 Live stock all over the country in good physical condition but souc- what reduced in numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham

Community club luncheon at IF o'clock at the Southern club. Baseball. Birmingham vs. Atlanta. Game called ad 3;3O o'clock.
 ADJUSTMENTS
 Loew's Bijou-V feature picture and news.
 Alcazar-Constance TaImadge in up the Road With SalIie."
 Strand-Senna owen in "The Wom- an God Changed.
 Trianon--Jaci,ie Coosan in "Peck's Bad Boy"
 RiaitO--katherine Macdonald In "Stranger Than Fiction,,'
 Galax-CIara kimbaIi Young In "Charge It."
 RoyaI-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odcon-SeriaI dramn and comedy. Princess-SeriaI drama and com edy.
 West Lake Park--Dancing, skat- ing and bathing.
 EdgewOod Park-DancinG and bathing.
 East Lake Park-3athing and amusements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
WARRIOR STEAMER EVERY FIVE DAYS,
 IS NEW SCHEDULE.
Self-PropeIIer Mobile on Way to Join Fleet From Ship yard In St. Louis-IS
 Due Shortly

An average of a cargo ship every five days from Mobile and New Or leans loaded with goods for the mer- chants of five states is the schedule of the Warrior river transportation service, effective August l5.
 Official notice to this effect has by Newton A. Guice. commercial agent
 The more complete service is en- abled by the entrance into the War rior fleet of the Mobile" the new propeller now sailing from St. Louis yards, where built, to New Or leans for initial cargo. The new boat is of the same style and ca pacity as the Tuscaloosa and Bir- mihgham. They have a capacity of 2,0oo tons each, of which there is covered cargo space for 500 tons.
 Mir, Guice's circular notice to pa irons of the Warrior reads. in part as follows:
 The addition of the barge Mo bile" to the present fleet will make marked improvement in the sched- ' ule of sailings from New Orleans and Mobile to the southeast, assuring an average departure every five days.
 The rates are based on a 20 per cent differential under the rail fig ures and include the absorption by us of transfer and switching charges The rates also include fire and ma rine insurance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
BOARD OF REVENUE DROPS COURT CLERK
 IN EIGHTH DIVISION

Only S25 month will be allowed hereafter for the services of clerx in the Eighth division of the circuit court, instead of s150 as is now a!- lowed. according to a resolution adopted at the meeting of the board of revenue yesterday. This means the elimination of the clerk in this division, and his duties will be per- formed by one of the bailiffs.
 Objection was made early in the week to the Eighth division having two <bailiffs and clerk, whereas the other divisions nave only two bailiffs and one of these is given ss5 a month additional salary to act as clerk. w. B. Copeland was appointed to investigate the matter, and he recommended at the meeting yester- day that one of the clerks be elim- mated. The board adopted his rec ommendat
 The board included in it's resolu- tion a clause instructing William Tarrant. who now holds the office of clerk of that division, to report to the board for other employment should he desire it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
COUNTY SCHOOL
 SYSTEM OUTLINED
pr. Baker Tells Alumni of De- veIopment of SchooIs-Star
 Athletes Promised

Dr. N. R. Baker. county superln- tendent of education. briefly outlined the development of the public school system in Jefferson county at the monthly luncheon of the University of Alabama alumni chapter yester- day at the Hillman hotel.
 Dr. Baker. said there had been more than s1,0OO,Oo0 spent upon pub lie school buildings in Jefferson county in the past few years, and that in the county was now about s2.000,- GOO. He said the tendency now is to buildN one room scructures as they are cheaper and considered better adapted for school purposes.
 He said the number of children at tending high schools in the county, excluding the Birmingham district had increased about l,200 per cent in the past five years. The need of higher education is being felt all over the county, pr. Baker said, and even in the most rural districts the de- mand is coming for high schools, and the children are planning to go to college after graduation.
 He promised the alumni of the uni versity that they may expect star athletes coming from the rural high schools. of the county.
 Tram Sessions, former University of Alabama football star, spoke of the prospects of the football team for next year. He said he knew the quality of material which Ken Scott, football coach, will have to work with, and was sure that a winning team can be put on the field
 Dr. s. J. Lloyd head of the depart ment of chemistry at the university was present at the luncheon and spoke of the new medical building which is to be erected soon on the college campus, and the enlarging of the chemical department by the addition of a new instructor in met allurgy
 Dr. B. l.. Wyman and Dr. Guy Snaveley, president of Birmingham Southern college each spoke briefly, Walter Brower presided at the lunch con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
WOMAN DIES FROM
 PISTOL WOUNDS
Shooting Accidental, Claims Bruce Wells, Who Sur
 rendered to Police

Miss Lillian Stinson, 1401 Eighth accidentally shot in the spine while with an automobile party several miles from Birmingham on the Montgomery highway about 4:30 o'clock yesterday morning, died at the St. Vincents hospital shortly after 1 o'clock this morning.
 Bruce A. Wells, taxi driver, who gave his address as 241s Eighth avenue, north, is being held in the city jail in connection with the shooting and Is said to have ad- mitted firing the shot which killed the woman, claiming that 1t was an accident.
 Wells was first placed under ar rest by Ives and Wlseman, emer- gency call officers, who also ques- toned the rest of the members of the party in connection with the shooting. The police have only one side of it, however, as the injured woman never regalned consciousness from the time she was admitted to the hospital until her death.
 The man charged with the shoot ing surrendered to the police and brought the pistol to police head quarters with him with which he had shot the woman Officer Ives stated it had been fired three times When questioned about this Wells said he could make no explanation of it as the gun had probably been fired before he had his hands on 1t.
 Miss Stinson was 2S years old and was unemployed at the pres. mt [, She is survived by a sister and her parents, who live at Centre, Ala The members of the party are said to have been returning to Birmingham at the early hour from visit to a roadhouse on the side of the moun- tain near the highway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
VAN b|TTNER FAILS
 ID MAKE SPEECH
Large Crowd Gathered at Pratt City to Hear Labor
 Leader

Van Bittner was the attraction at Pratt City city hall last night, a crowd of more than TOO white per sons and negroes gathering to hear the representative of the United Mine Workers, who played such prominent and important part in the ccal strike which ended February'22.
 Through some mishap, Bittner failed to, arrive at the city hall and the crowd was dispersed after some two hours of waiting. Many express sicns of disappointment were heard as the workers walked away.
 According to union officials, Bitt- ner had been making talks all over the district yesterday. Their opin- ion was that he had met with an automobile accident or had been de- layed in some other, manner. He was scheduled to speak at o'clock last night. The general union situa tion was to have been discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
TRAFFIC BUREAU
 AFTER LOW RATES
ReneWs Activities for Change In Southbound
 From East

The Birmingham Traffic bureau has taken up the matter of having water rates declared on traffic to the eastern seaboard and interior points via the Warrior and Mallory lines with the Southern railroad dl- rect.
 This course was suggested by M. P. Leavis, of the Mallory line, some time ago, but it was thought Frederic l. Thompson, Alabama member of the shipping board, might again direct- ly exercise his good offices In hay ing eastbound rates declared the same as he had done in having the rates declared from the east to BIrming- ham,
 MT. Thompson was written to and his answer also suggested taking up the matter in the beginning with the initial lines. Acting on this sugges- tion O.. l.. Bum, manager of the trat- fife bureau, has written the follow ing letter to R. L. Simpson, assis- tant traffic manager of the Southern railroad, Birmingham:
 "A number of our manufacturers have asked that l take up with the Southern railroad and obtain the publication of the same basis of rates from Birmingham to eastern cities and interior eastern points via the Warrior River and Mallory Line, as are now effective southbound vla the same carrier and between the same points.
 We handled this with M. P. Leavis of the Mallory Steamship company, but he advised that northbound rates should be handled with the initial carriers.0
 Will You kindly give this matter attention and let us have something definite at the earliest possible mo- ment.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
TRUCKS COLLIDE
 IN RACE ID FIRE
Bremen Escape Injury When Trucks Crash and Run
 to Fire

Two crews of city firemen, from Central and No. stations, had mar grow escapes from serious injury when two fire trucks collided at the corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty fourth street, north, at 3:S0 o'clock yesterday morning.
 Trucks loaded with men from No lire station on Twenty fourth street near Second avenue. two trucks and pump from the Central station at the city hall were racing In answer to an alarm at Seventh avenue and Twenty sixth street, north.
 One of the trucks from the Cen- tral station swung the curve turn . ing north on Twenty-fourth street out of Fourth avenue. The truck from No. station was racing north on Twenty fourth street. In spite of the efforts of their drivers they smashed together.
 Men from both trucks were thrown in every direction. Ambulance calls were turned in by excited residents who had been awakened from their slumber. Four ambulances were on the scene in few seconds. They began looking for the injured but none could be found Only one man. w. B. West. fireman from the Gen. tral station, had been badly injured and the chief had made the driver of his machine take him to the hospital
 Captain Roddy of No. l. and sev- eral members of his crew were slightly injured. They refused treat ment, however, and as their trucks were out of commission they ran the rest of the way to the fire which by this time had gained considerable headway.
 The fire was confined to a small negro restaurant which was com pletely destroyed. The origin of the fire Is unknown. Hundreds of people rushed from their beds in their night clothes when the trucks crashed to- Rether
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
75 APPLYING FOR FIVE NEW STORES
 ON F|F HI AVENUE
Henley Sturgeon Realty Co. Beset By Shopkeepers and SpeCuIatorS Before the
 Roofs Are Put On

There are 75 applicants for the Tive stores which the Henley Sturgeon Realty company is building on Fifth avenue. imme- dinteIy enst of the Motion hotel and opposite the Tutwiler.
 There nre half dozen sppli- cnnts for the entire batch of StOres-parties who wish to rent all five and subIet them.
 Sam Sturgeon of the Henley Spurgeon company was asked as to the truth of these reports. He said:
 "They are correct. We have x bona fide applicants for the five stores mentioned. That many parties capable of paying the rent want the locations. This is nm average of I5 to the store.
 "Not only that, but at least half dozen parties who are fully abfe to swing that kind of deal, wish to rent the five stores and sublet them nt profit on their lease.
 Ut is, of course. known that we are going to make these stores unusually attractive, with pretty fronts, on which we are spending good deal of money. Hut what pleases us. and should please all Birmingham over and above all other things. Is the splendid confidence In Birming- ham which the demand for these stores shows.
 "ft also shows that there are not near enough store houses for the demand, and that they who build in good locations will most assured1y have their choice of good tenants at rentals satis- factory to the builder and owner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
DOZENS AIDS IN ARREST OF
 TWO ALLEGED THIEVES

Through the efforts of J. P. Dob bins. secretary of the Birmingham Automobile club, Robert Mccain and Otto Henderson were arrested on charge of grand larceny. These men are alleged to have stolen the au- tom obile Sof L. B. Thompson TAO Eff teenth street, south, from it's park ing place on Second avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets and to have taken 1t about four miles beyond the pumphouse and to have stripped 1t of its tires and other equipment.
 According to MT. Dobbins the day before the boys approached him and wanted to sell him some tires cheap and he made an appointment with them. He paid them a small amount and told them to come back at 6 o'clock and get the remainder of the money. When they returned Detec- tives Hollums and DeGroat just hap pened to be present and both boys and MT. Dobbins were given a free ride to the jail.
 However, no charge was placed against the secretary.
 Warrants for the men have been sworn out and they have been trans ferred to the county jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
INSPECTOR GIVES OK TO COUNTY JAIL
 AND CONVICT CAMPS

The condition of Jefferson county jails and convict camps is on the whole good, according to the report of Glenn Andrews, state prison ln- spector. which was read at the board of revenue meeting yesterday.
 The only criticisms made by the in- spector were that at few of the camps the rooms and beds of the convicts were not as clean as they should be, and that the meals served the prisoners were not varied enough. According to the report too much fat meat is served and not enough va riety of other foods.
 The report and recommendations of the inspector were referred to E. NJ Wheeler, county road superinten- dnt. Mir. Wheeler said yesterday that most of the suggestions mads in the report have already been car ried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30
VICE PRESIDENT ADAMS|
 TO TENDER LUNCHEON TO CHAMBER MEMBERS

First of the luncheons to be ten- deredf the membership of the Cham Der of Commerce by the directors of the chamber seriatim will take place August 8, at 1 o'clock in the after noon on the second floor of the South ern club.
 w. J. Adams. vice president of the chamber, will tender the luncheon and will have l20 guests. whom he will personally invite. The guests will be real guests inasmuch as their luncheon will be paid for. Their on- ly obligation is to attend and enjoy the spread.
 There are IT directors. so that by the time each has given his luncheon the entire membership will have been brought together in this pleasant fashion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-30

The fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Birmingham will be eel ebrated w&h week of festival, be- ginning october A. if plans decided by the committee are carried out. Among the features tentatively ar4 ranged will be fashion show, in which 1t is stated New York models from Broadway shows will appear. Other features planned include an automobile show, an industrial ex- hibit, baby parade, floral parade ard the selection of queen of the cen tennial.
 County Queens
 Each county in the state will be asked to conduct a contest of some kind electing queen of that county and sending them to Birmingham as guests of the semi-centennial asso- citation.
 From the 67 queens selected,
 one will he chosen ss the queen
 of the celebration, and will he
 given n place next to President
 Harding. special invitation Is
 being extended to Mrs. Harding
 to come with the President. and
 dinner md dance Is being
 planned In her honor.
 The fashion show, automobile and industrial exhibit will be placed on the streets adjacent to Woodrow Wilson park. the city commission be- ing asked toi close these streets for that purpose. Musical Features will be rendered during the afternoon and evening at the exhibit.
 Probably the most elaborate fea- ture of the week will be the monster pageant which will be staged at the Country club, where the various stages in the growth of Birmingham will be portrayed by hundreds of school children and adults.
 Monster Pageant
 It will be presented at night in or der that the electrical effects might