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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-12-21
Salesman Failed to Get Post
age and Lost Heart at
Same Time - Honey
incoming in Atlanta
BY ERNEST ROGERS
And he married her because she

And he married her because she
wouldn't sell him 2-cent stamp.
That is the unusual angle in the
rapid marital adventure of Benja
min J. Harper, Palm Olive soap
salesman, and Miss Dorothy Cham.
bers, pretty young lady of Savan-
nah. who were registered here
at a downtown hotel following their
maria ge Monday in Savannah, after
a courtship of only few hours.
The groom, handsome young
man Of twenty-four, and the bride,
an attractive and charming girl OF
nineteen. were happy in their new
found relations Tuesday and evi-
IDENTIFY had not quite mastered their
first nervousness, as both appeared
excited over the great adventure.
"She might never have married
me if she had had that stamp" Mr..
Harper said, holding his young
brides hand. but I'm mighty glad
she didn't have it," he added.
Cupid Works Fast
1t all happened, Mr.. Harper said,
when he sought a stamp to mail
letter to the young lady who at that
time was his sweetheart.
dorothy appeared indignant
when [ asked her for the stamp, and
flashed a look which Immediately
caught my attention. 1 am sales
man. you know, and in a few min
utes L found myself engaged in the
biggest selling campaign 1 have ever
launched. 1 was trying to sell my
self.
THAT was shortly before noon.
We talked for quite a while there
in the Savannah hotel-where my
wife was employed temporarily in
haberdashery shop in the lobby dur
ing the Christmas husband then
ordered dinner. Neither of us could
eat so we decided to get mar
ried."
Il procured the license and a ring
and we went to the municipal court
where Judge Douglas performed the
ceremony shortly before 2 o'clock.
Here the bride took up the story.
didn't k.ow what my mother
would say, but 1 was happy and
wanted. her to know it. She seemed
pleased with Ben and gave US her
blessing.
I'VE then mt to the Savannah
hotel, where we told cnr friends
what had happened. At the hotel
every che was perfectly l. ecious
and Immediately arranged a wedding
dinner for us. 1t. was a delightful
affair Everybody seemed happy. 1
know I was.
-;arking Many Events
But it did seem rather funny
whan the orchestra played the Ma
trimon.al Blues" and the "WeGding
March, After dinner we took a
train for Atlanta-and here we
are"
But. let the groom have the floor
again.
Things are sure happening fast
for me" lie said. 81 was married
Observation-Disclosures, day after
tomorrow is my birthday, Christmas
will be here next Monday and next
comes New Year. My vacation be-
n Monday and it is going to be
- greatest one I ever had"
Mr.. Harper is a popular young
Continued on Page 6, Column ~
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-12-21
Operation Successful
On English Prince

LONDON, Dec. c0.-Prince George,
the kings youngest son, was sue
cessfulIy operated upon for apDendl-
citis today. The operation was per
formed at the King Edward VII
hospital for officers.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-12-21
Vice President Coolidge
Guest Of Charleston

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. 90
Vice President Calvin Coolidge adj
dressed the annual banquet of the
New England society. He also will
make a short address at the Charles
tor college,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-12-21
Pigeon Brings Drugs
To Chinese Store
As Sleuths Raid It

VANCOUVER, 8. c., Dec. 90
While the police searched house in
Chinatown yesterday for hidden
drugs a carrier pgeon flew in bear.
ing a tube of narcotics. Two men
0,,roctn1
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-12-21

MISUNDERSTANDING that pro
bib.tiC agents Violate the fourth
amendment Of the constitution in
making raids without proper search
warrants. Judge Thompson, in
United States district court, dis
misses liquor cases involving more
than 100000.
LondOn.-A dispatch to The Times
from Oppeln says a formal settle
ment had been reached regarding
the German-Polish- Silesian frontier
under which much of the Rottberg
district and the city of Dombroda be-
come German and Poland gets terri
tory near koenigshuette and else
where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
FOR GOOD OF
 THE COMMUNITY
Districts Increased Wages to Bring Maximum Returns on Maximum of Employment.
 Negro Labor Question

THE per wage affecting 5ooOo coal mine
 workers employees of blast like paper They employed maximum production of iron steel and coal products
 pay pictured by wage materiale the fatness of the envelopes The industries of curaed they piled product August they yard holdings The August accumulatOns will be flash of transportation conditions
 Alabama today than there July This the districts her Critics they Either they soufuy ham, they rejoice that there States able to hold up its industrial head when others ky and embarrassed.
 company Bessemer Fairfield and nsey the July Its coal production has The twenty repaired shops diem have served furnaces.
 Mobile for and Pacific and it coal bunkage past week. there being dearth at other the
 The Warrior has also brought materials sulphur and naes The self propene average HOO to o0 tons their norhbound trips 400 time ago.
 While rejoice money in circulation which that good black of this district Vain effort suppress labor turing away man will go long as he finds real or imaginary
 The rests on the shoulders of the southern white He him away then whistle for the working which represents Amecani which is negro country and less America He belongs in the south He will remain here if certain things for him. go away in increasing numbers
 The negro of today prefers the separation standpoint They have their shows their own churches their lodge their kno what justice and if they souh they will seek it elsewhere.
 The awaken to the which the southern They need take practical southern
 er and furnace helper not haased whites.
 Preaching certain is of no avail There r be organized protective agency about the negro in his in dustrial life.
 Yours for upbuilding,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
ROAD WORK SOUGHT
Highway Commission Promises Marengo 20-Mile Road and Bridge

Demopolis, August 31.-About 40 citizens of Demopolis and other sec tions of Marengo county, including the county commissioners went to Montgomery Monday in the interest of road work. The highway commission promised that the project known as No. l would be advertised and bids accepted for construction along this route. This work will start at once at Linden and continue in both directions until 20 miles of road have been com pleted.
 The commission also promised to send one of their engineers to De- mopolis to survey for a bridge which the local people contemplate building across the Warrior river north of the city, thus connecting Marengo and Greene counties. MT. J. M. Ewing. secretary of the Doullut Will Hams Construction company which has charge of the Moscow ferry bridge, will be here in a few days to look over the project with a view to selecting the best site for the proposed bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
SUPERVISORS CONFER
Tidwell Addresses Conference 0
 Supervisors in Montgomery

Montgomery, August 31.--(Special) An address by R. E. Tidwell assis- tant state superintendent of educa- ton. opened the semi annual con- ference of Alabama county rural school supervisors. which convened at the state capitol Wednesday morning, at g o'clock Among the 26 county supervisors of rural schools present, was Mrs. Della P. Erwin of Jefferson county.
 Thursday evening at o'clock. the -eonferees were entertained at a ban Qnetya at the Mont gomery r.. ", c. A. d feature of Wednesdays ression which will he repeated each day of the conference, was an address by Miss Edith Mclaughlin. of the Chi cago Normal school, who presented new manuals which are being pro- posed for primary readers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
PLAN JERSEY TOUR
Demopolis Club to Visit Number of
 Leading Dairies

Demopolls. August 31.--A meeting of the Demopolis Jersey Cattle club has been called for Saturday, at the Commercial Club rooms to make final and definite plans for Jer- sey tour about the middle of the month. The club members expect to visit few of the local herds on the way to Uniontown, and the King Pharr farm near Catherine, Ala.
 The president of the club has re- eeived letter from Mir. Pharr, in- viting the tourists to visit his Jer- sey farm. Mir. Pharr is the president of the Alabama Jersey Cattle club. and has some of the best Jerseys in the state. The club members plan to return by way of Selma and visit some of the herds in that neighpor- hood.
 The plans for local Jersey fair some time in October are meeting with the approval of breeders. bank CTS. business men and others. The club expects to have q display booth from the American Jersey Cattle club, with information regarding the general ability of the Jersey COW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
Insane Asylum to
 Get 2 New Wards .. Costing $15O,OOO

Tuscaloosa. August 31.-The ex- hditure of between s15o,OOO and |p0.0o0 for two now reception wards | the Alabama Insane hospital To- lied here, will be made in the near lure, according to pr. w. D. Part |Fe, superintendent, following a Inference yesterday with Governor |hby in Montgomery. resulting in |F release of an appropriation made |e this purpose by the legislature II 1919.
 fl meeting of the local hospital |inmittee has been called to confer |th architects and prepare bids for |ftraets which will be let as soon |s possible.
 Work is expected to begin within days, according to hospital au- |erities. who state that the new .rds, which will contain from 75 to l. beds each, are absolutely neces- |fy at once, due to the rapid growth |Nhe population of the asylum. he new wards will be used as re- |ition wards for receiving new pa |tts until classified and assigned Hpermanent wsas. At the present ze, it was stated, no new patients
 be admitted until an old patient |sliseharged. on account of the pres II overcrowded conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
C0LORED BLIND TO HOLD
 FIRST ANNUAL SESSION

The Birmingham Association for the colored Blind will hold it's first annual session Friday from to Il q. m, on the Slater school campus, the exercises to consist of music, singing and addresses, as well as ex hibits of the handiworS of the blind students. Several prizes will be awarded. Addresses will be delivered by Mrs. Mary F. Willis, executive secretary of the Birmingham As- soclation for the Blind, Mrs. c. F. Orr and others. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
STATE RESTS CASE
Antitrust Case Against Railroads
 on Trial in Meridian

Meridian, Miss, August S1.-The state of Mississippi has rested it's case In the trial of the suit against the Mobile and Ohio and other rail- roads for alleged violation of the states antitrust laws. which has been in progress here at special term of the chancery court of Lau- derdale county before Chancellor George c. Tam for the past two weeks. The railroads are now offer ing testimony, which it is thought will be concluded by Saturday after noon. The arguments of the attor- neys on both sides will be made the first days of next week when the famous case which has been in he courts since 1913 will be submitted to the chancellor for a decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
 PLAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

Demopolis, August 31.--The hour of the regular Sunday evening sery- ice at the local Methodist church will be given over next Sunday night, September 3. to "a memorial service in honor of those Demopolis Methodlsts who died during the past year. There are six whose memories 4gill be honored on this occasion: Uncle Billy Baltzell, Rouhlac Ge- win, Jr., Eschal Hixon, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. T. II. DeLoach, and Austin L. Ars.
 Dr. DeLoach and MT. ATS were two of the oldest and most active and faithful members which the local church possessed Talks will be made at the service by l.. L. Shert- ger, chairman of the beard of stew ards, F. R. Berry, W. c. Mcclure, and R. L. Harper. all of whom are mem bers of the boards of stewards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
STEPHENS TO BE WINNER
Senator Harrison Predicts Stephens
 Nomination by 5000 Votes

Meridian, Miss. August 31.-United States Senator Pat Harrison, who left Meridian last night after day spent here with friends. made the prediction that Hubert D. Stephens will defeat James K. Vardaman for the Senate in Tuesdays second pri- mary election by a majority rangirg s anywhere from 5000 to 10000 votes, one of his close friends stated. Sen ator Harrison said that he has been watching the situation very close since the first primary and has con suited many of those in closest touch with the campaign and that he is satisfied that MT. Vardaman will be defeated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
FIND COLD AND SILVER ORE

Col. T. II. Alrich. consulting en- gineer of the Buffalo Sulphur Re- fining company of Colorado. has re- turned from trip of inspection of the company's properties in that state. He brings back the informa- tion that the company has struck a new vein Of gold and silver ore in one of their mines that is capable of producing s100 In gold and $500 In silver to the ton, making a net profit of $500. This is considered by min ing men to be a very rich deposit. Many local men are interested in the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01

band which added much to the day.
 After the band concert all gathered in the court room where County Su- perintendent Viek introduced the speakers of the day, who were Dr. Frank Willis Barnett of Birming ham and r. W. Hodges of the state department of education, Montgom- cry. Both speakers praised the pu pills for the work they had ae- complished and urged the entire cit izenship to cooperate in this great work,
 The first thing on the program after the noon recess was spelling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
MANY TO ENTER CoLLEcE.

Greenville, August 3O--(Special). Scores of Greenville's young men and women will begin to leave Green vile next week to enter college or to resume their work at college. Prac- tically every institution of learning in the south will have one or more Greenville boys or girls enrolled as students and many of the colleges of the north and east will also have Greenville representatives. Two of Butler county's young men will en- ter Oxford. These two young men are Floyd and Earl McGowin of Chapman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01

match between the pupils of the schools followed by reading con- tests, then came the awarding of the diplomas to those who had learned to read, write and spell in the six weeks term.
 Among those who received d. plomas was a mother holding aer baby In her arms, q grandmother and q great grandmother, S4 years of age, fathers and grandfathers 51 years of age. Races were the amuse- ment of the afternoon. A grand mother, S4 years old was awarded the prize as winner of the foot race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
----------------e-- e--------------------- FARM MEETING HELD

Wetumpka. August 31.-( (Speclal) Public meetings arranged for Elmore county by the county agent, Fl NJ. Lewis all of last week in the inter- est of dairying, were most success full. An aggregate of 800 people heard MT. W. M Hardie, dairy spe- cialist at Auburn, at the combined appointments, the largest crowd be- ing present at Titus. A good draw ing card for these meetings was J. D. Harris with his portable Delco light plant and moving picture ma chine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01

Fayette, August 30.-(Special. )-- The adult school day which was held in Fayette proved quite success, interest being manifested by all the citizens of the county The long procession which was led by the pupils of the adult schools, carrying banners with the names of their schools, marched down Temple ave- nue and ended at the court house, where pictures of the group We're made out on the lawn. Must was furnished by the Fayette concert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
MARINES ENLIST FIVE.

Five men have been enlisted by the nom commissioned officer of the Marine Recruiting station, fourth floor. City hall building, during the month of August. They are: Dave Mcdaniel, Village Springs Robert A. Bridwell Muscadine; Walter c. Sanders, Caledonia, Miss; Ralph l.. Hardy, Red Level. and Tommie L.. Smith, Vivian. Some of the best men in tho country are now seeking enlistment in the marines. and it is hoped the present standard will be kept up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
THREE STILLS DESTROYED.

Montgomery, August s1.-(Special) Two huge stills. one of 800. and the other of 400 gallons capacity. were captured in Pike county Wednesday by state law enforcement officers. also 1,000 gallons of mash and 30 gallons of liquor. The raiders found fires burning under both stills. but the operators had fled. A 65 gallon capacity still was captured and de- stroved by state officers in Cleburne county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
NEGROES TO CELEBRATE

Committees have arranged for a large celebration of Labor Day at the colored playground. Dozier's park, for the pleasure of the children. laborers and friends attending. Re- treatments will be served by a num- her of churches. lodges and social clubs. For amusements. greasy pig race, sack race and swimming con test will be events of the evening. Special cars will run to accommo- date the crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
W0 HURT ASCARS RASH IN ALBANY

3lbany, August 31.-Alice Hatton, Rely known local girl. who was sously hurt this morning when an iomobile in which she was riding
 ided with another machine. will 9bver. Miss Mary Penick suffered sere cuts by flying glass, while 3t. John Cooper Adams and F. M. Her, the latter of Louisville Kys &e unhurt.
 Ahe accident occurred at the inter lion of Moulton street and Sixth lnue. when an automobile in : oh the Injured girls were riding. iided with a machine driven by Iris Freeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01

No mall deliveries will be made in the residential section Labor Day. Monday, and only one delivery will be made in the business section, ac- cording to Postmaster smyer.
 Due to the fact that Monday is a very busy day the main windows in the lobby of the postoffice, such as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
BAILEY PAYS CALL

Barlow Fla, August 31.--(Special.) Jeff Bailey of Birmingham. field rep- resentative of International Kiwanis clubs, whose headquarters are in that city. was the guest of honor at the regular weekly luncheon of the Bar tow club today. He is visiting all Kiwanis clubs of this state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
---e-------------------------- 800 BALES GINNED.

Boligee. August 31.-(Special) - The Boligee Ginning and Cotton company has ginned up to this date nearly 500 bales cotton. at this time last year there had only been ginned l50. The cotton crop Is considered to be three weeks earlier this sea- son. the yield will be practically the same. Much optimism prevails be- cause of the good price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
REVIVAL PROGREssEs

kockford, August 31.-Rev. l.. D. &erson, evangelist of the North zoama conference, who has spent 5ral years as a missionary in
 la, is engaged in revival service f is to last two weeks at Hanover, 1 miles north of Rockford. Rev. terson is to have charge of a two 5ks' revival at tho Methodist tch here, which is to begin Sep &ber H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
----------------------es-- - .oNE- MILL TAX PASSES

pckford, August 31. = Coosa 1lty voted in a one-mill school tax l a term of 15 years yesterday by
 nall margin. This county was &of the first counties of the state Take advantage of the .one-mill &ol tax which expired in this hty one year ago and until O. K. 4don became superintendent of iation no attempt has Been made 'Enew 1t. .ee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01

the general delivery. stamp, registry, etc. will be open from o'clock until 10 o'clock for the convenience of the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-01
U KNOW Al TONIC IS GOOD

5kU KNOW A VUNTC IS GUUD
 A makes you eat like q hunr- y
 ,j and brinss back tn color to I cheeks. You can soon feel the 'hgtheni g, Ingigorating Effect of ,IVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-29
FOUND DEAD
IN i. s. ARMY
UNIFORM; SHOT
Police Believe Man Committed
Suicide From Financial
Worries.
WIFE IDENTIFIES BODY

The body of II. c. Bohannon, 33 1881
Deloss street, was found by the police
today sitting upright in an automobile on
Emerson avenue, just south of Bethel
avenue, with a bullet through the heart.
The body was still warm when the po-
lice arrived.
The police believe Bohannon drove the
ear to the side Of the street and shot
himself. On the seat beside the body
and very near the right hand was an
automatic revolver Clothing penetrated
by the bullet was powder burned.
Bohannon's body. which was taken to
the city morgue was identified by Mrs.
Madonna Bohannon, his wife.
Mrs. Bchannon told the police her hus-
band had gone 10 work last night at the
International Polish Company and had
taken his automatic with him because he
said he feared attack by some negroes
near the factory
She said he returned nj ( o'clock this
morning. slept a short time and got up.
saying he was going after his money.
Mrs. Bohannon said her husband bor-
rowed her fathers automobile and left
the house
Worry over money matters Is believed
to have been the cause Of the suicide
Bohannon is survived by three chill
dren, Edwin, s Mary, II, and Martha, 8.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-29
MEN PUNISHED
FOR ANNOYING
SCHOOL GIRLS
Negro Gets Fine and Heavy
State Farm Sentence
Others Fined.

One negro was fined and given heavy
State Farm sentences and two other men
were fined and given suspended sentences
by Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth In city
court today as a result Of the annoyance
Of girls attending Shortridge High
School.
Jesse Powell, IS, negro. SIS West North
street was fined $40 and costs and sen
fenced 70 sixty days at the State farm
for assault and battery and fined $50 and
costs and sentenced to thirty days at
the State farm for offending persons on
the street He was identified by Short
ridge girls.
Jesse Glover. 412 North Delaware
street. white man, was fined 81 and
costs and a thirty-day sentence suspended
on a charge of offending persons on the
street He was discharged on charge
of assault and battery.
Glover was identified by school girls
as was Robert Howard, negro, $50 North
Delaware street, who was fined $40 and
costs aud given thirty day suspended
sentence on charge OF offending per
sons on the street.
William Price. 121 Emmett street, and
Orvilie Reed, 112 East North street, were
discharged when girls failed to identify
them.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-29

on manly chins. Sacramento is going
to give a forty nine" celebration the
last Of May. 1t hopes to revive for
time the days when it was the place
where countless miners lost their last
ounce of dust at the faro bank or traded
1t in for "one more drink" before head
in back to the "diggins'."
beginning a sundown last night, city
ordinance became effective where any
man is subject TO a fine of % cents for
each day he goes smooth shaven from
now until June l.
a prize for the finest beard grown in
thirty days is offered. There is also a
consolation prize to reward the honest
lut unavailing effort.
Bankers, city officials. school teachers
and the every day men on the street"
bIossomed in the approved garb, SOM
breros. flannel shirts, blue overalls. set
off by red bandanas.
An appeal to the "fappers" to length
en- their skirts was made.
Women by agreement were ceasing the
use of paint and powder.
Sacramento professed a belief thaS
with n months training romance like
prize fighters, can come back.