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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31
AGED WIDOW OF LINN
SHERIFF IN 1872 Is
VISITOR FROM COAST

Mrs Allen A. Parker and Mrs. Mary
Z. Parker have arrived in Albany from
Toledo. to spend few days visiting
z, the home Of Mrs. Franeyl Howard.
Mrs Allen Parker is Ms. Mary Pa
kers mother and will be 80 years old
in January. Her home is at Toledo.
Allen Parker was Sheriff OF Linn
county in 1872 and mayor OF Albany
in 1876. In 1880 Mr.. Parker was cleo
ted to the state legislation from Ben
ton county and was reelected in 1852.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parsker crossed the
plains by OK team in 1852 and settled
about three miles from Albany. AT
that time Mrs. Parker says that there
were only two or three small cabins
on the Albany prairie. A few years
later Mr.. Parker built a large grain
warehouse on the bank Of the william
ette river where the Red Crown flour
mills now stands. Mrs. Parker and
daughter Mrs. Mary Parker will leave
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31
NEW ESSEX CAR
CAUGHT IN SURF

]. z. Backenstoe Of Portland had
the misfortune to lose his fine Essex
car in the surf early last Monday
morning. Br. Backentoes and wife
and two children came in Sunday
evening and tried to go down the
beach just before high tide. They
found they could not get through and
camped on the beach. About four
o'clock the next morning they started
on toward Yachats but in the dark
ran out on a sand spit and in trying
to get back ran into soft sand and wat
er and were caught by the surf. The
family made their escape and left the
car to the mercy of the surf. The
surf showed very little mercy, how
ever, and the car was badly damaged.
Perry Mitchell succeeded in sa.vag-
ing 1t Tuesday evening. Mr.. Backen-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31
MAIL STAGE TURNS OVER

The Newport Waldport mail stage
car driven by John Coffield upset on
the beach this side OF Seal Rocks
this morning and several passengers
were injured. Mrs Walker of Wald.
port received the most painful injuries
having her nose broken. The accident
was caused by tire blowing out and
hitting a soft spot in the sand at the
same time.-Pacific Herald.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31
quina visited Mrs. zeb Blower Mon

uuina visited Mrs. Zeb Blower Non
cay.
Mrs. Ralston o, Albany is visiting
her daughter. Mrs. Cecil Flower
NJ. Carl Tangen and brother Alfred
spent Sunday at the beach
Mrs. Hans Olson and daughter. Miss
Bertha of Toledo visited Sunday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Carrie Tangen-
Mr.. w B. Sperling and family are
moving on the Stocker place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Blower and
Mrs. Aalston of Albany called on Mrs.
Emma Day Sunday.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31
ONA

MARRIED-Hsttie Hazel Edwards
and Clifford r. Phelps were married
Sunday August 27, 1922. at Waldport
Ore, Rev. Newton, missionary from
India officiating. The ceremony took
place in the parlor of the Hotel Wake
field Mrs. ] R. Coovert. siste--in-law
of the bride acted as matron Of hon
or and Dr. Robbins as best man. I'm
mediately after the ceremony Mr. and
Mrs. Phelps accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. CooTert motored to the latters
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31
MOODY

Miss Elsie Ralston of Albany call
ed at the Tangen home last Monday
Mr.. Yep and Cecil Blower were call,
ed to Newport Wednesday evening on
account OF their fathers illness but
he has since been reported as resting
well.
Mr.. Charlie BTch was a caller at
the Tangen ranch Wednesday.
Mrs. Sha-ps and friend from va
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gatens return
ed to Waldport after taking care Of
the ]. ]. Gatens ranch for several
weeks.
Mrs. and Mrs. J. r. Coovert, Ken.
meth Edwards and Miss Evelyn Hub
bic accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred Lundi drove to Newport Thurs
day.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31

next week for . few days visit with
Mrs. Elma Anderson Of Portland
Albany Democrat.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31
THE WORLD TURNS ROUND TOLooK
ATT
We'll Dressed Man

Debate has ceased to the value of Clothes in a
mans Success. Clothes portray part of mans
character and people judge accordingly, whether
they admit it to you or not.
We are showing wonderful values in
high grade Mems and Young Mems DRESS SUITS.
They are marked at values that defy competition
in value and price giving. They are absolutely the
latest IN style and will give durable service
MADE-TO-MEASURE CLOTHES
we especially recommend our lNTERNA-
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ing-and to men of business judgment on account
OF their value and economy.
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5000 and $40 90. Come in and let US take your
measure.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-08-31

tos was on his way to Ten Nile on
a deer hunt.-Pacific Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
MANY HONORSA AND
 DEGREES AWARDED
Students From Birmingham and Vicinity Graduate With
 HonorS at Bernard

St. Bernard, Juno 14.--(Special.)-- On Tusday morning at 9 o'clock the closing exercises proper took place. They commenced with musical se- lection by the college orchestra. en- titled, "Pique Dame." by F. V. Suppe. Walter T. English of Ensley, gradu- ate in the academic department, well eomed the assembled guests In the salutatory address. After another musical selection by the orchestra, the class honors were awarded and the diplomas were conferred.
 Tn efollowing were the graduates in the high school departments: Charles Sullivan Levey, Pensacola. Fla. Edmond Florimont Priest, Shelf field; William Sibley Thomas, Selma Carl Chester Sorrell. Birmingham; i; Edward Haygood McAeam. Pensacola. Fla, William Patrick McGrath. Jack son. Tenn; Joseph Denis O'Gara, Bes- semer: Walter Thomas English. Fair field; William Clifford Brown, Bir- mingham.
 Commercial diplomas were confer red on the following: Francis Chris- tian Hoene, Birmingham; Robert Burns Maclte, Birmingham; Peter Kratohvill, Cullman.
 The following were the recipients of gold medals:
 For department: Preparatory sem mary, Albert William Schwallie, Sar- dinia, Ohio.
 St. Johns hall. Robert Burns Macke, Birmingham.
 St. Aloysius hall, Stephen Joseph Colpack. -Bessemer.
 St. Marys hall, Paul Joseph Barry. Birmingham.
 Gold medals for the highest aver ages in their respective classes were awarded to the following:
 Graduating class, academic depart ment, Charles Sullivan Levey, Pensa- cola, Fla.
 Third academic class, John Edward Capesius. St. Bernard.
 Second academic class, Earl Pat rick Hackett, Columbus, Ga.
 First academic class, Marion S. Borros, Jr., Latonia. ky.
 Graduating class, commercial de- partment, Francis Christian Hoene, Birmingham
 Third commercial class, Thomas Joseph Hall, Columbus Ga.
 Second commercial class, Edward Charles Chaszar, Bondtown, Va.
 First commercial class, Isaac Fee Johnson, Pelham.
 At the conclusion of the distribu- ton of premiums Charles Nugent quest or Nashville, a member of the sophomore class, delivered the vale dictory. He chose as his theme the motto adopted by tho graduating class: Age Quod Agis." After the main body of the address, he took a touching leave of the president, the director, the instructors, the gradu- ates and his fellow students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
News From Ring

Los Angeles, June 14.--Jesse
 Willard is willing to meet Jack
 Dempsey fin return match for
 the worlds heavyweight cham
 pionship. So the big Kanxas
 rancher, oil magnnte and ex-
 champion informed n newspaper
 man when cornered in his home
 in the Hollywood district here.
 Chicago. June 14.-Paul Moore of Memphis and Sammy Mandell of Rockford. Ill.,. bantamweights, to- night were matched to box eight rounds in the baseball park at Mem phis on the afternoon of July 4. They will weigh In at 120 pounds at 10 o'clock in the morning.
 New York, June kilkenny
 Leonard and Lew Tender will
 battle for the worlds Lightweight
 championship in Jersey City on
 the night of July 27. This was
 settled today when they signed
 articles.
 Chicago, H.. June 14.-Pal Moore. the Memphi sbantamweight. and Bud Taylor of Terre Haute, Ind, today were matched to box 10 rounds at Aurora H.. June 23
 New York. June 14.-Mike Motigue. boxer. was a passenger for Paris to- day on the President Adams. He hopes to arrange a bout that he says he has been promised with Georges Carpenter. ightheavyweight cham pion of the world.
 Michigan City, Ind, June 14.-- Floyd Fitzsimmons. boxing promoter, left here today for New York. where, he announced, he would open neso- tiations for a bout between Harry Greb and Tommy Gibbons. to be held here August 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15

whereas present prospects, are for yield of only about 1O.sb0, 900 bales. Since May 25 the crop has not made the progress expected, due to 100 much rain in eastern belt, and weevil being early, numerous and wide- spread for this time of the year.
 While 1t is possible for the market to work lower in event of good weather continuing inland, If for no other than sentimental reasons, sta tistics are likely to become more bullish in the future. and it is just as possible for unfavorable weather to make its appearance again when least expected.-H. 6 B. Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
JUVENILE SCREEN
 STAR ID RECEIVE
 KEY TOC|TY TODAY
Patrons of LoeW's Bijou As- sured by Manager Harry Portman of Exceptional
 
 Program

With the arrival of little eight year-old Miriam Battista, noted ju- venlle screen star. this morning. pat rons of Loew's Bijou are assured of an extraordinary treat during the last three days Of this weel. when little Miriam will make her personal ap- pearance at each performance.
 Little Miriam will have busy day today, beginning with the welcome to be extended to her by D. E. McLen- don. president of the city commis- sion, in front of the city hall at 9:s0 o'clock this morning. and with trips and receptions extending throughout the day.
 As another extra attraction for the second half of the week Manager Harry Portman also announces special reel of motion pictures show ing Fl screen stars, who appeared in person at the opening of Loew's War field theatre at San Francisco. Among the stars who attended were Viola Dana. Clara Kimball Young, Ruth Roland, Bebe Daniels, Mary Miles Minter. Billie Dove. Mary MacAvoy, Lila Lee, Claire Windsor, Shirley Mason, Lois Wilson, Theodore Rob- erts, Thomas Meighan, Fred Niblo, Conrad Nagle, Lupino Lane, Jack Mullhail, Walter Hiers, George O'Brien. Malcolm MacGregor and Matt Moore.
 The vaudeville offering ss an "aT star" program, with comedy singing and talking skit entitled, "A Couple of Wise Crackers" by Jimmy Shea and Claire Carroll, followed by Browning and Davis. known as real artists, in a comedy Hack face offer ing. while an elaborate comedy now city entitled, The Demon and the Clown" will be presented by Les Arados. well Known vaudeville tean.
 Betty and Flo Elroy promise "a sunburst of fashion frolic," supple mented by harmony songs, dances and steel guitars. and last. but by no means least, there Is a unique anil nal offering. including educated dogs. presented by DeNyle. Don and Ever ett, in an act entitled, Up For Air"
 Alice Brady's role in Little Italy" which Is the screen feature film of this bill, is that of an intense young Italian girl living in an Italian col ony in America, and trying loyalty to keep up the family feud, although she loves man of the vival faction. Nor man Kerry Is her leading man,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15

tinuance of good weather in the in- terior.
 Including linters American. mills consumed 54S,000 bales in May against 4S9 900 last year, making q total for 10 months of the season. 5,l31 .000 bales against 4,437,000 one year ago. indicating that domestic mills will likely use about 6.627 QUO tales this seasons. compared with 5.402. .000 last season. and that the world will propably consume l2,500,- coo bales of American against l0.- 500,0 last season and 12,670,000 sea- son before last, inasmuch as the worlds consumption of American cotton will likely be about 12.500 00e bales this season, and since con- sumption In America and in England of late Is running ahead of one year ago, prospects are that the trade will need at least 13.000, 900 bales for next seasons requirements exclusive of the necessity to replenish mill stocks throughout the world.
 That being the case, it is obvious that the trade will require at least 13. .000, ,oo0 bales for next season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Reception for Delegates

A beautiful reception was given for the delegates and visitors in atten- dance upon the Children of the Com federacy convention Wednesday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. T. T.. Huey on Dartmouth avenue.
 The spacious and attractive living rooms were adorned with baskets of shasta daisies and ferns furnishing pretty decorations for the reception. Punch was served the guests as they arrived by Miss Francis Rush and Mrs. T. T. Huey. Mrs. E. l.. Huey, Mrs. w. w. Hoi1ingsworth, Miss Beulah White and Mrs. J. o. Sturdi- want received them.
 Ices and cakes were served and the young people enjoying this occasion were Miss Josie Key. Miss Elizabeth Crewe. Miss Leta Martin. Miss Eliza beth McAdory, Miss Rosa Perry, Miss Francis Jones, Miss Edith Morrison, Miss Sarah Huey, Miss Rebecca Will liamson, Mrs. Crewe, Miss c. M. Love- less, Miss Edith High. Miss Carolyn Bradley, Miss Marguerite and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
ADJUSTMENTS
BIG DANCE EVENT AT
 LOCKWOOD TONIGHT

One of the biggest dances of the week is booked for Edkewood park tonight. with the famous Columbia Happy Six furnishing the music and syncopation The Happy Six have played dance numbers never before heard in Birmingham, and have made d decided hit at every appearance.
 They are booked to play for the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night dances with a special souvenir stunt planned for Friday night when Bromb bergs will present. each dance patron with a souvenir photograph of the orchestra.
 Neptune Beach is playing to the biggest patronage in it's career now. The water. furnished by two artesian wells. is so clear and sparkling, and Is just the right temperature. So say the swimming fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
.ESSEMER

Bessemer, June 14.-(Special) )-- Rarely could one find so many pretty bAeieg together as those at the city park in Bessemer Wednesday after noon, the occasion being the baby show given under the auspices of the Circle No. { of the woman's auxiliary of the. First Presbyterian church.
 There were babies of all kinds, boys and girls. fat babies. and little babies. some wide awake and play ing, and others sleeping soundly ab- solutely refusing to wakeup so that their eyes could be seen, biissfully unconscious of the noise around thsm- All were dressed up in their prettiest little garments.
 The winners of the first >and secohd. prizes for the group includ- ing those under six months were Helen .McClary and Louis James; for those six months to one year, Sarah E.. Perkins, and Walter M. Houston; from7one year to two years, Sidney Stuckey and G. B. Hollingsworth, Jr.; from two to three years, Richard Hurd and Lucy Francis Randle.
 Prizes were awarded to each of these babies which had been do- mated by merchants of the city. The prizes for the most perfect baby will De announced Thursday, the babies having been weighed and measured and the results will be compared, these sprizes have been donated also.
 The judges for the show were: Mrs. George Stevenson, Mrs. ". P. Price, Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwyn, Mrs H. L. Rains and Mrs. l.. D. McCollum. IT 1f
 -oz vi Negro Killed
 Ealas Smith, negro, was instantly killed ,4V ednesday afternoon when he was struck by a bullet alleged to have been fired by his wife, Viola smith, about o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
 sAccording to statements of officers there was q family quarrel, and the woman alleged that her husband had an icen pick and had started toward her. when she secured a pistol and shot him. There were no witnesses to the tragedy, It is claimed. The woman was arrested and placed in the county jail.
 Funeral Services
 The funeral services for Miss Thelma Dudley were held Wednesday afternoon from the residence in Jnnesboro, with Rev. J. H. Harris off, ficiating. Interment followed in Ceder Hill cemetery with Hpey & McConnell in charge.
 The large number present and the many Beautiful floral offerings and designs sent were testimonials of the regard and esteem in which the de- ceased was held in the community where. her passing away has oc- castoned profound regret.
 
 G7w Chilredn of Confederacy
 The convention of the Children of the EOnfederacy, which convened in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Priuate Wire News

s. R. STEWART & CO.'S LETTER
 Birmingham. June 14.-Liverpool came over disappointing this morn ing and our opening was easier on the cables and continued favorable weather over the belt. Prices rallied 20 points on buying of good charac- ter. most of which was credited to the Japanese interests. The rally. however, was taken advantage of by professional traders to liquidate ac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Thomas Wins

San Francisco. June 14.-Joe Thomas won the Shrine automobile speedway classic at San Francisco speedway, San Carlos. this afternoon. driving the 150 miles in hour. 23 min utes and 34 i-5 seconds. Roscoe Sarles was second. Art Klein third. Pietro De Paolo fourth and Ralph De Palma fifth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
 "STRANGLER" LEWIS RETAINS HIS TITLE

Minneapolis, June 14.-Ed "Strang- ler' Lewis retained his worlds heavy weight wrestling championship here tonight by defeating John Freberg, Swedish champion, in two out of three falls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
His Friend Recommended Them

"Six years ago." writes w. H. Shadwell. Stanley. Va: q had kidney trouble, and, at times was unable to raise myself in bed. Foley Kidney Pills were recommended to me by the chief of the fire department. After using 3 bottles I was completely re- lieved and have never had return of the symptoms" Why suffer when you can get relief from rheu- matic pains. backache, swollen, sore and stiff joints, sleep disturbing blad- der weakness and other symptoms of disordered kidneys!-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15

cumulations of yesterday which de- pressed the market again. The day proved to be a scalping affair. the finals were about s1 per bale under last night The spot situation com tinues favorable good demand and large sales being made at quotations 25 down to 5 up. The May consump- ton was given by the government ns being 4s5.674 bales against 447- 900 last April and Al 900 year ago. These figures were bullish as 491,000 had been generally expected. The weekly crop summary given also by the government was a standoff, the most bullish feature in this report was the numerous reports having been received from boil wecvil dam age where the pest had never ap- peared before. Sentiment is mixed, many think the weather will remain ideal for cotton while on the other hand buying of high class come Into the market on all good reactions. We continue to predict much higher prices eventually and would take ad- vantage on recessions to purchase cotton.--S. R. Stewart & Co.
 HUBBARD BROS. LETTER
 New York, June 14.-(Special.)-
 
 Liverpool market was easier and in consequence of much better weather over the belt. our opening was be- low last nights closing figures. The clear weather Is making itself felt as our market has turned somewhat easier on long liquidation some of the buyers of yesterday sold out their cotton probably in anticipation of picking It up again on some fur ther reaction. The spot basis con- tinues strong but mills are rather reluctant to buy as they feel the good weather will bring prices some what lower. We think the market will follow the weather map tenn porarily.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.
 F. J. LINNELL 4 CO.'S LETTER
 New Orleans. June 14.-tSpecial.)- )-- Although government consumpticn and government crop report was buliish market sold off today as a result of traders selling on the con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15

The AGe-HeraId maintains special rep resentatlves In Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptions, Mrs. L. D. McCollum, corre- spondent, receives news items; phone Bessemer 1072. H. E. Walker, Realty building, manager of circulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Baldwin Judge Told To Leave Town, Charged
 With Improper Act
Rv Assoctated pr..,

Bay Minette, June 14.-Probate Judge Voltz of Baldwin county was waited upon by crowd of citizens Including two officials, here Sunday an ordered to leave town, 1t was learned today. He left Monday and his whereabouts are unknown.
 According to county authorities voltz was charged by the crowd with improper relations with a married woman of the community.
 Voltz is a married man. about AS years old and has lived here many years. HeNwas serving his first term as probate judge.
 Montgomery, June 14.-No report of any attempt to force Probate Judge James M. voitz of Baldwin county, to leave that county had been made to the office of Governor Kilby at noon.
 The governor was out of the city. being at Nit. Vernon where he was inspecting the state insane asylum for negroes, but secretaries said no re- port of the incident had been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15

Bessemer Tuesday evening closed Wednesday with the election of of- ficers as follows: Miss Josie Key of ficers as follows: President Miss Josne Key of Montgomery; first vice president; Miss Elizabeth Me Adory of Mirmingham. second vice president, Miss Elizabeth Crewe, of Goodwater; recording secretary, Miss Francis Rush of Bessemer; corre- spending secretary, Miss Leta Martin. of Clayton; and historian. Miss Sarah Huey, of Bessemer; and treas urer. Miss Edith Morrison, of Bloc ton. Miss Rebecca Williamson, of the convention.
 The following program was car ried out at Wednesdays session: Meeting was called to order by Miss Beulah White, state director; piano solo, ritual. Mrs. E. M Owen; roll call reports of credential commit tee, Miss Lociel Lytle, chairman; re- port, of state director, Miss White; chapter reports: explanation of me- morials; Forrest Memorial. Mrs. J. B. Morton; University Window, Mrs E. L. Huey; Selma Arsenal place. Mrs J. L. Sturdlvant; Electra Semmes Colston, scholarship; announcements of prizes, election of officers; new business invitations for 1923 conven- tion; reading of minutes; report of resolution committee; installation Of officers; song.
 The invitation for 1928 convention was extended by the Winnie Davis chapter of Blocton, and was accepted and the convention will be held in that city next June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Kfwanfs Club

The Kiwanis club held their regu- lar weekly meeting Wednesday at luncheon and despite the excessively warm weather there was a large at- tendance. Short talks were made by several members on topics of particu- lar interest to the club, among these were pr. E. P. Lacey, C. s. Bently and pr. E. K. Smith, president of the club.