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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25
FIVE TEAMS DEADL0CKeD
Situation in City College Basketball
Leauue a Most Unusual One

One Of the most peculiar situations
ever confronting a basketball league has
developed in the City College circuit as
the result OF last nights game at the
Central Y. N. c. A. when Hahnenann
surprised Osteopathy and won by the
score Of "a to Il. A victory for osteor
athy would have meant the pennant of
the second hslf. but now the entire
Ave teams IN the circuit are tied for
first place.
Each has n percentage OF 800, with
two games won and two lost. Hshne-
mann copied first half honors. As yet
no arrangements hive been made as TO
how the winner will be decided. The
teams in the City College League are
Osteopathy. Textile, Pharmacy,
Hahncmsnn aud Philadelphia Dental
School.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25

There Is n bill before IN. Ininoh T.Eis.
iaturo proposing to legaiise horse racing o.
the creation OF q state racing commission
under the pari-mutuel system. Chicago was
once great racing point. when the Amer!-
can Derby run at that placa was one OF the
highest class fixtures on .hs continent. The
booktnakers, however. put racing on the bum
IN that state--another h.nt to- certain
conducting q propaganda drive for book
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25

Fopso sixth-Cspt. Burns, Sunduria,
Corydon.
In the Colon Handicap at Havana
today Helen Atkin will be pitted against
Attaboy II, Mumbo Jumbo. aud Pene
lope.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-08

This Is to notify the public that tht
City Ordinance requires every male
person between the ages OF Sixteen
and Fifty years old in the City OF
Brunswick to pay Street Tax.
All persons between this age that
have not paid their Street Tax by the
18th day OF October, 1921. will be.
come a defaulter and win be subiec,
to arrest and trial IN the Recorders
Court for violating the Street Tax or
dinance.
All policemen IN the City. after that
date. viii be instructed TO arrest an
persons IN the City that have failed
to pay street tax after 'hat tste.
J. z. R--Ts~
Marshall City OF Brunswick. Ga.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-08
SOLVED THE PROBLEM.

i was almost distracted with stom.
ach trouble, gas and collie, attacks
and didn't know what; to do. 1 had
tried everything heard of, and the
doctors medicine did not help me.
"A friend told me about Mayr's Won
derful Remedy, and it has solved the
problem. as | can now eat anything
and have no distress" It is a sim
pie, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the in
hammation which causes practically
all stomch, liver and intestinal all
'ments, including ppendicitis. One
dose win convince or money refund.
cd. lra al
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-08

dy to all ailing with stomach and liver
troubleY 1t is' a simple, harmless
preparation thta removes the catarrh-
al rnucus frura the Intestinal tract and
ailays the inflammation which causes
practically II stomach, liver emf in.
festival ailments, including appendi-
citis. One dose will convince or mon.
ey refunded.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-08
OLD FOLKS MADE NEW.

1T is now five months since !. took
course of your medicine for gas ana
stomach trouble and / am feeling en-
tirely well. Ny friends eli tell me |
am looking twenty years younger and
| certainly feel as they say l am rec
ommending Mayr's Wonderful Rene
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-08
MISCELLANEOUS

Start one OF our Candy factories at
home, or small room anywhere. We
furnish everything. Experience un-
necessary. Big pay. Men-wcmen.
Frederick Kdrn, 514 Walnut St. phil.
adelphia, Pa. 1912
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-08
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-All furniture in four
room bungalow, same is practically
new. Close in and purchaser can
rent the house for $4,000 Address
Box 271, City. If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
COMMITS SUICIDE
Lookout Mountain Farmer Hangs
 Himself In Barn

Fort Payne, May 10.-(Special.)- )-Ed- ward Spillman. farmer, residing on Lookout mountain about 10 miles south of Fort Payne, committed suicide at dawn this morning by hanging him self in the barn on his farm. Accord ing to the statements of members Of his family he arose early and went out to the barn. presumably to feed the stock. When he did not return. they became anxious and went to investi- gate, finding his body ssupendei through trap door in the loft of the tarn.
 Spillman was an Eng1ishman and about 70 years of age. He had been twice married, his present wife being much younger than himself.
 Family trouble is attributed as the cause of the suicide, although the old mans mind is said to have been de- ranged at times.
 Several years ago he disappeared from his home and his whereabouts were unknown to his family for all most a year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
PROMINENT MERCHANT
 IS DEAD AT SELMA

Selma, May 10. Especial )-Last tributes of respect were paid today to the memory of Morris Meyer. we'll known Selmian and member of the wholesale firm of Benish & Meyer, whose death occurred at o'clock sun day morning, following three weeks illness. Sorrow Is felt in maLy hearts over the untimely doatt of one whose active and useful life was cut off in it's prime. and as evidence of the re- spect and esteem in which he was held by many fellow townsmen. a number of business houses were closed today, during the hour of the funeral service The Harmony club, of which MT. Meyer had been a member many years, was closed all Sunday and Mon- day.
 Special memorial services were held at the Meyer residenc 424 Lauder dale street. at 6:15 p. m. Monday by Rabbi Isidore Isaacson. a hfe- long friend of the deceased, and rabbi of Temple Mishkan Israel, of which Mir. Meyer was treasurer for several years and up to the time of his death.
 Pallbearers at the funeral were E. C.. Melvin, w.. S. Monk. H. B. Elkan, William Tipton, L. Erlenbach, A. D. Pitts, Isidore kayser Albert Thal- heimer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Selma Man of 84
 JuLilant as Bride
 of 72 Taken Home

Selma. May 1o.-(Special) )-Life held high promise for Robert Jackson, S4.- and his bride of 72 years, who was Mrs. Annie Ollie, as the happy couple drove out to their home on the Burns vile road, after their marriage In Selma today.
 MT. Jackson, an employe of the Selma Cooperage company, occupies little house near Selma, where thriving garden and chickens ana flowers have been carefully tended, m of the glad day whei Mrs. Ollie would say yes
 She said it yesterday, and imme- diately the groom -to-be hastened 10 Selma and procured the marriage H. cense. No camouflage was resorteo to in filling out the register, the appfi- cant appearing rather proud to state his age of S4 while that of his prldc was written as 72 years
 Bride and groom were formerly m mates of the old Folks home, where the romance had it's beginning
 We were both too young Tor tne Old Folks home, and it seemed only natural to set up home of our own stated the groom, as he stroked his whiskers, shortened some few inches, to add more youthful look 10 nis face.
 There is always future for every body, and Mrs. Ollie and l lnten0 10 make ours happy one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
0CHS IS SPEAKER
Veteran Tennessee Editor Celebrates
 His sgd Birthday
By Associated Prcss

Knoxville, May, 10.-Adolph S. Ochs. publisher, was the principal speaker to- day at a celebration of the eighty-second birthday of Capt. William Rule, veteran editor of the Journal and Tribune and Eestor of Tennessee journalism.
 The celebration was arranged joint ly by the Rotarian club and the board of commerce. representing the citizen ship of Knoxville as an expression of their personal esteem and love for Captain Rule and also for what he has done for the upbuiiding and ad- vancement of the city.
 Mir. Ochs recounted graphically his early days as printers devil for Captain Rule. then editor and owner of the Knoxville Chronicle, saying that under his tutelage and guidance he had obtained keen insight into what constituted integrity, manliness, gen. tleness and gentlemanly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
H-,-- ,..- RETURNED MISSIONARY
 SPEAKS ON AFRICA

Selma, May 10. - Special )-Chil- dren of the grammar grades of the city schools attended the stereopticon lecture, given by J. A. Stockwell, re- turned missionary, who spoke before a crowded audience at the Methodist church Sunday evening, telling of mission work in Africa, where he had accompanied Bishop Lambruth. A Selmian, J. T. Mangum, was also of Bishop Lambruth's party.
 Pictures showing the native life of many African tribes, and their re- sponse to civilizing influences were viewed by the schcool children this morning at 10:S0 o'clock at the church, virtually tfe same lecture as that given Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
WORST HAS PASSED, JEWELLERS TOLD BY STATE PRESIDENT.
Seventy-five Delegates Are At- tending Annual Convention of Alabama Jewellers As
 sociation at Gadsden

Gadsden May 1o.- Cspecial)-- Charles F. Cross of Gadsden, president of the Alabama Retail Jewellers asso- citation, in a keynote speech to the 9s delegates assembled at the Hotel Printup this morning, said;
 'The worst in business discourage ment is over and business men should face 1921 with confidence. steady improvement has already set in, and is marked throughout the country
 MT. Cross, in rendering his annual report, devoted considerable space to the business conditions of the present time and what the future holds for the retailer in the jewelry field, as well as other pursuits.
 The association assembled at the Printup at o'clock and the delegates were registered. The first of two- day convention programme being in progress an hour later, when the pres ident called the assembly to order
 Rev. A. H. Freeman, pastor of the First Methodist church, rendered the Invocation, and Mayor Clyde Stevenson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
METHODISTS ADVERTISING
Greenville and Butler County Inter-
 ested In Educational Drive

Greenville, May 1o.-(SpeciaL)-The Methodists of Greenville and Butler county are waging an etensive ad- vertising and publicity campaign for the educational drive that will occupy the attention of Southern Methodists in short while.
 Speakers are visiting all of the churches in the county telling of the great need of Christian education. Many novel advertising methods win be followed before the close of the campaign.
 An illustrated lecture will be given at the local Methodist church on Thursday night and this will be fol- lowed by reception to all adult members of the church on Frirday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
YOUNG BOY CAUGHT {
Has Been Relieving Bank of Surplus
 Cash for Sometime

Gadsden, May 10.-( Special )-Nor- man Paggett a 12-year-old newsboy, is in the city jail, accused of being the dupe in a daring bank robbery that rivals anything that the local police have ever had to contend with as to boldness.
 For two weeks the police claim, Norman has been going to the Etowah Trust and Savings bank each morn- ing and when he was unobserved, has slipped his hand through the bars Of the teller's window and taken from $l0 to s20 in silver half dollars.
 The total amount that the police and bank officials believe the boy has taken is about $110. It Is said he averaged at least $1O a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
HOME SERVICE DIRECTOR
Renders Great Aid to Many Tusca-
 loosa Ex-service Men

Tuscaloosa, May Especial )--The home service section of Tuscaloosa chapter of Red Cross report that dur ing the month of April services wore rendered to 175 ex-service men; 76 affidavits were executed and 50 mag azines were sent to the insane hospi- tai: l2 applications for compensation and vocational training were filed, and six disabled soldiers were approved for vocational training. Other activi- ties of this section. besides numerous letters written and personal inter- views, includes collecting tinfoil and supplementing salary for county clinic nurse and considerable service rem dered to the Ralph storm sufferers which report will be rendered later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
FORTNIGHTLY CLuR

The Fortnightly club of Woodward held deilghtful meeting Tuesday afternoon at the parish house, with Mrs. w. Fl. Glasgow as hostess. The short story which the club has been studying was the topic for the afternoon programme Mark Twain's Jumping Frog was given by Mrs, Kelly and An Unfinished story by O. Henry was given by Mrs. J. H. Leonard.
 report of the recent federation meet ing was made by Mrs. Robert Knowles, the delegate to that convention from the club, after which tea and sand wiches were served. The members pres ent were Mrs. Leonard De Ramus, Mrs. J. c. keigley, Mrs. T. J. Cunniff Mrs. A J. Boynton, Mrs. J. M. Bonds Mrs Mckinney, Mrs. Kelley, Mrs Robert Knowles, Mrs. Garrett Mrs. Robert Hitchcock and Mrs. Leonard.
 A beautiful affair of Tuesday morning was the party given for the Tuesday Morning Bridge club by Mrs. Mac Bat son, who entertained at the home of Mrs. Bruce Snider. Quantities of sweet peas and lilies with ferns. formed the at- tractive decorations for the party.
 The club prize, hand-painted mail box, was award Miss Berney Gillen; the consolation, hand-painted tape meas- ure, fell to Mrs Sterling Floyd Follow ing the games delightful two-course luncheon was served.
 The guests who shared this charming hospitality were Mrs. J. c. Wilson, Mrs. Francis Patton, Mrs. Charles Kutchin5. Mrs Lacey Edmundson, Mrs. Charles Long, Mrs. Raymond Allen, Mrs. Louis DeSablo, Mrs Guy Wilson, Mrs. Joe Lit tie, Mrs. A. H. Rickept. Mrs. F. U. Har- ris, Mrs. Bruce Snder, Miss Ethel Gillen, Miss Berney Gillen and Miss Katherine Cahill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Find Stiu TInder Barn

Dothan, May 10. - Especial. )--Sher- iffs deputies, Watford and Adams. aided by Oscar Clark and O. D. Moates captured whisky still on the Wood < ham place near the Dale county line Sunday afternoon shortly after noon. The still was genuine, pre-war beauty with copper stem and every thing and had capacity of 20 gall Ions It was found underneath the barn in pit. Twenty gallons of beer and three gallons of rum were confiscated with the still J. E. and Alto Woodham were arrested and made a bond of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Phi Betta Kappa Day

Tuscaloosa. May. 10.-( Special. .)-Phl Eetta Kappa Day was observed at the university with the usual in itiation of new members. pr. Mitch- ell of the University of Richmond was the speaker of the day. while ex-Go9. Emmet O'Ncal who was taken into Phi Betta Kappa as an honorary member, spoke at the banquet. which was given at the McLester hotel. Among those present at the banquet were Dr. George Lang toastmaster; Dr. George H. Den- ny, Emmet ONeal, pr. Samuel M. Peck, R. E. Tidwell Miss Vivian Monk and Claude b Pepper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
ROTARY CLUBS WILL
 HOLD JOINT PICNIC

Troy May 10. Special )-S. H. Elan, s. E. Mary anad J. Lane Enzor have been named as committee by the Rotary club to confer with the committee from the Andalusia Rotary club in regard to joint picnic to be given at the Elba dam site of the Pea River Power company by both clubs some time during the month of May. The Andalusia committee is headed by Dr. H. c. Threadgill. formerly of Troy. The committees will arrange for the picnic and joint programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
LECKIE WILL ATTEND MEET
Annual Gathering of Southeastern
 Retail Hardware Dealers

Greenville, May 0.-(Special.) l.)--A. E. Leckie, president of the Alabama di : vision of the Southeastern Retail Hardware Deaelers association will attend the annual meeting of the or ganzation to be held at Atlanta in the near future. MT. Leckie is one of the most active officials of the or Ganization and is very popular in the territory where he has attended many district meetings.
 Mr. Leckie said T am going to get my hair cut before I go." Probably no one understands this statement ex- cept hardware men and those close to MT. Leckie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
TWO OFFICERS IN TROUBLE

Dothan. May 0.-(Special,) ,)- Wash Whitehead deputy sheriff at Madrid, 10 miles from Dothan, was shot one time in the head by Lawson Kelly constable of Madrid, Saturday night about o'clock. He Is expected to live. It is said that Alex Whitehead brother to Wash. was arrested Saturday night by Constable Kelly. Wash Whitehead interfered and pulled pistol. Lawson fired first, the bullet striking him in the face He is not as seriously injured as first rumored. Kelly was arrested and made bond of S50O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Oppose Cutting Representation

New York, May 10-Charles D. Hilies, republican national committeeman iron, New York, and former national cominit- tee chairman. tonight voiced his opposi- tion to any effort to revise downward the south's representation at the national convention in 1924-a subject which will be up for consideration when the coni- mittee meets in Washineton Juno a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Enjoying the Air

Dothan, May 10. - Especial. Max Fortner, local aviator. made trip to Marianna, Fla, yesterday in his plane. He flew down in 30aminutes and re- turned in 35 minutes. vHe has converted the seat in front into a double seat thus flying two passengers at time. He will fly to Montgomery in a few days to have his ship overhauled and the wings recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
IMPROVEMENT NOTICEABLE

"A steady improvement is business has already set in,' continued MT. Gross, "and we need now confidence, economy and patience to bring us back to good tines
 He stressed the fact that this is the best country in the world, that with per cent of the population and area of the world it furnishes 10 and 50 per cent of the principal food and other staple world articles and he concluded, "has an AA1-plus credit"
 Speaking of the association, he called attention 10 the fact that it is but in it's infancy. It has 40 per cent of the jewellers of the state enrolled as members, and intends to go after the other 50 per cent during the com ing year.
 Following, this report, the president was greeted by prolonged applause in appreciation of one of the finest sum maries the retail jewellers ever .is- tened to-
 The reports of other officials were heard later in the morning session, and committees were appointed and other business transacted. Aaron Ashe of Birmingham rendered an, interesting report of his trip to the national con- vention, and at 12:30, after busy morning session, the group adjourned flor lunch.
 In the afternoon they reassembled at the hotel at o'clock, and had the dis cussion period followed by the address on The Value of the Retail Jewellers Association" which was rendered by Reid Lawson of Birmingham. Follow ing further discussion, they adjourned lat 4.30 and at o'clock sailed on the Loyal J. for picnic on the Coosa river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

ming and Mrs. J. B. Horton that of the business side of the convention, all O. which were very interesting
 The annual election of officers fol- lowed with these elected; Mrs. w. W.. i1ollingsworth, president; Mrs. Charles Bently, Vice president; Mrs. Lucian Huey secretary; Mrs Horace Vande- voort corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. D. Morton, treasurer Mrs. J. o. Sturdl- want registrar, and Mrs. k. M owens, chaplain.
 At the close of the business, the hostesses served salad plate, fol- lowed by ices and cake to the guests Who numbered over so members of the' chapter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

rainbow crown bearer, Mary Jean White; flower girl, Sara Elizabeth Daniel; May Queen. Jennie Chalmers; grand march, school; closing march, American Steel and Wire band.
 A small admission will be charged to and decorations. The public is invited.
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
 The Ensley Fairfield Choral society will meet at the First Methodist church Thursday evening at o'clock All singers in the district interested in taking part in the cantata to abe given by the joint concert of the Bir- mingham choral societies are requested to attend this meeting.
 Hospital Day will be observed by the Ensley infirmary Thursday afternoon from to o'clock at which time the doors will be opened to the public and friends of the infirmary.
 The wives of the officers and di- rectors of the infirmary will assist them in receiving and will serve punch throughout the hours.
 The laymans club of the Fairview Presbyterian church will present "A Womanless Wedding at the church Friday evening.
 The Matrons' Bible class of the Ems ley Highlands Methodist church will hold their monthly business and social meeting at the home of Mrs. w N. Saver, 2S09 Sixteenth avenue, Thurs day afternoon with Mrs. J. T. Keener aas joint hostess.
 The Moore School Improvement as- sociation will meet Thursday afternoon at 2;l5 o'clock at which time the an nual election of officers will take place.
 Mrs. George L. Mccoy, who is the guest of her son, T. L. Mccoy, of Hill side Drive, Fairfield. was compli- mented with theatre party Monday
 Mrs. Mccoy Is leaving Saturday for her home in Pittsburx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs Harry Hart have named their young daughter Elaine Barr Hurt.
 Dr. w. P. Price left Tuesday for Chat tanooga, where he will attend the South ern Baptist convention
 Mrs. w. T. Bell and son. who have been the guests of relatives in the city. have returned to their home in Carters- yille Ga,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Harding Appoints Brown

Washington, May 1o.-walter F. Brown of Toledo, O.. has been appointed by President Harding as his personal repre- sentative of the commission which is re- organizing the executive branch of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

Bessemer, May 1O-t tSpecial-The relief work which was begun in Besse- mer last week through a relief organ ization is being carried into sections where there is immediate need and want In the Blue Creek section near Eessemer, where a number of cases were reported, the distributing com7 mittee of the Bessemer organization is serving with a local committee In relieving the conditions of want la that section. w, A. Jones, Mr Meeks, Mr. Cargile and MT. Watson, who live in the Blue Creek district, constitute the local committee.
 The soliciting committee has mum Ger of barrels of flour, meal, meat and rice which are being used for present relief, having been donated through the wholesale houses of Bessemer for this purpose