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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ANNISTON LODGES OFF
 ODD FELLOWS WILL INSTALL NEW OFFICERS.
ANNIsToN BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD Anniafnn. Ala. Dec. 2l

A reunion of Odd Fellows and a public installation of the officers to direct tho affairs of Royal Oak lodge of this city. Is being planned for next Tuesday evening, at which all of the former members of the four Anniston and Blue Mountain lodges are to be special guests of honor. One of the officiating members will be Past Grand Master John Ellis. The officers for the ensuing term of six months have been elected as follows: C. II. Wood, noble grand c. c. Thompson, vico grand; G. O. Morley. secretary; John Ellis. treas urer; J. W. Sims and W. L. Jones. trustees, and E. c. Shields, represen- tative to grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
djsbursements of s21e,322.es greater

disbursements of $2le,32263 greater than receipts during the past year. while all other years of the ouadren- rium would show excess receipts over disbursements. For instance had the expense of permanent investment not been distributed over the four years 1921 would show profit or sfs2,- 574.34, while the next year, l9az, would show a deficit of s212,S22.63.
 After explaining how he reached the conclusion that the permanent in- vestment should be distributed over the quadrennium Judge Mayfield con cluded his opinion as follows: Tn my opinion there is neither law nor reason that the net income as used in the statute is confined to the inn movements to be made within the same fiscal year wherein said net income accrues, but the improve monts may be made and paid for out of the convict fund at any time when the income of the department IS Ill excess of the disbursements and cer- tainly from the next income received within the quadrenn!.m period h V hlch the Improvements are to he made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
rads New State Ne Page SuedBy Corps And Oue 600 Miles Of Special Leased Wires From Alabama Ceners
Christmas Feast Giuen PIP Ex- -Slaues By Troy Banker

except John Larkin. an old-time ne gro who was engaged to arrange the dinner
 The "darkeys" did not know who was giving the banquet until after they were seated and in walked MT Henderson and Walter C. Black, for mer mayor of Troy and ex-probate judge of Pike county. Judge Black made a few remarks to the old ne- groes and pointed out some of the have made.
 The gray headed darkeys were so happy that they almost felt like throwing away their walking sticks and their brass rimmed eyeglasses and become servants again of their old-t time masters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
CUPID BUSY AT ROANOKE DURING HOLIDAY PERIOD

ROANOKE. Ala. Dec. :7-(Special) The Christmas season has been the time of many marriages here. Miss Mary Turbeville of this city was mar ried on Sunday to Mir. Charles Willis of LaGrange Miss Mildred McClen- don was married on Monday to Ran dolph Crawley of Atlanta. Miss Hat tie Jackson was married to B. Wilder of LaGrange today. Jack Jeffers. whose family resides here. brought his bride, Miss Morie t'rizzelle, to this city from Birmingham for the holi- days. J. C. Sharman, also working in Birmingham, after having married Miss Mary Cohen of LaGrange. about two weeks ago, Is also at home here for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
JUST LOOK THIS FACT FACE TO FACE

25 or 30 doctors for this trouble with no result in any instance other than temporary relief, and he swore still further: "After l began the use of Sul-Ferro-Sol, I began to feel very much improved, the first day. After taking five bottles l did not suffer any more at all and was apparently well"
 Sul-Ferro-Sol is now offered as a digestive remedy whose merits have been proven to Government experts.
 Liberal bottle SIPS, at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
rwo AnnEsTED IN RAID

Adam Laminack and Grady owens. two white men of the Oak Level sec ton of Cleburne county, were ar rested at a still near that point Tues day afternoon by Federal Officer B. Ii crumpton. Sheriff Benton Adams and State Officer John Draper. The prisoners were carried to Heflin to await trial in the state courts under charges of making whisky. The raid CTS cut up big copper still, poured out several gallons of whisky and de- stroyed about 400 gallons of beer and ma sh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
Government Probes Merits of
 Indigestion Remedy

As result of the Governments investigation of the merits of Sul- Ferro-Sol, a remedy now being sold everywhere for indigestion, the fol- lowing fact was revealed:
 Being duly sworn, W. T. Cochran, aged 38, Ensley, Ala, testified as follows:
 "I had very bad case of indi- gestion from which 1 had suffered since I was 15 years old" He swore further that he had been treated by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
HALEYVILLE PLANS FOR TWO BIG TRADE DAYS

HALEYvIL Ala, Dec 27.--- Special. )--Friday and Saturday arc sales days in Haleyville and all the merchants are united to make them q success. All the stores will have bargain sales on. A half dozen puineas will be turned loose each day. Each fowl will have cards tied to it's legs which will entitle the catcher to prize at one of the stores as well as the guinea also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
VISITORS IN MOBILE

Birmingham Is well represented in Mobile. The following residents of the Magie City arc registered at the Battle House: J. E. Donelson, II. NJ Warren, F. J. Smith, Henry F. De- Bardeleben, F. B. Vaughan and wife, George s. Mitchell. Charles H. New son, ]. II. Landman. At the cawthoa hotel the following registered: r. W. Rosche and wife. James Fl McMahon. R. A Ieake and <. Probst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
DEPUTY sHERrFF SHOT

Henry Cannon. a deputy sheriff at Mount Vernon, Ala, was shot late to- day by George Foster. q negro, through the left leg. Cannon returned the fire and shot Foster twice through the breast. Foster may die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ufNIoR CHAMnER orFICEns

Tn tho final count of baIIots for officers for the Junior Chamber of Commerce the results was as fol- lows Fred Nelson. president; Rich ard c. Foster, first vice president. and Bruce shelton, second vice presi- dent Directors, l.. D. Black, Maxwell Moody, John Donoho, c. otis Hays lett, Hunter E. Burnett, ". r. Cobb, Frank S. Daniels, Edward DeGraffen- ried, Jr., J. K. Hughes. M, T. Jemi- son. Dovane Jones. k. c. Lett, Owen Meredith. $. R. Maxwell, Jr., Hays Tucker. C. IT, Vandegraff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
CORN IJorOn FOUND

John Barger was arrested yester- day charged with violating the proht bition law and was placed under a S200 bond for his appearance in court. 1t is alleged by the county officers that they found 51 gallons of corn liquor near the home of Barger, about IS miles north Of this city, on the Watermelon road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
RESTS GUN ON FOOT AND IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE A9E-HERALD

The balmy atmosphere on Christ mas Day called hunters into the field but did not protect them from acci- dents. Roscoe Black was among the hunters and while permitting his gun to rest on one foot the weapon was suited. He was taken to Albany for medical attention and it is possible amputatiGn of the foot may be necessary. He is 15 years of age and the son of Mir. and Mrs s. T. Black of Moulton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
sHnINnRs PLAN CRUISE

Members of Abba Temple Of SLriners of Mobile have been invited to participate in trip arranged by Islem Temple of san Francisco to the Orient. The itinerary of the trip In cludes visits to the Hawaiian Is lands, China. Japan and the Philip pines and will be made on the steamer President Cleveland. The trip will start on January Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
MOBILE BUYS S69, $50
 WORTH OF FIRE TRUCKS

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. especial0 The city of Mobile today awarded a contract to the American LaFrance Fire Engine company of Elmira, N. Y, for seven pieces Of motorized fire apparatus. including five pump OTIS of 750 gallons per minute each. one of 1000 gallons and a turret wagon. at cost of se9.950. The city also decided to build two centra. fire stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
CHIEF OF POLICE ILL

Chief of Police George W. Rutledge, who suffered an attack of ''flu' about two weeks ago but had resumed his work at the city hall, suffered re- lapse on Wednesday and was reported seriously i'll. Officer Morgan Wade, one of the oldest members of the police force, has been designated as temporary chief and is directing the affairs of the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
REBUILDING P0NT00N BRIDGE OVER WARRIOR
 RIVER AT TUSCALOOSA
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGfs-H ERALD ! TuseaIoosa. Ala. Dec. 27 <

Two crews are at work restoring the pontoon bridge across the War rior between Northport and Tusca- loosa. Before traffic aan be re- sumed large amount of debris, which has collected at the approach es on account Of the recent high water. will have to be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
STAB MOUND FAT TAL TOLEADING GREENE. COUNTY PHYSICIAN
EutaW Doctor SuGcumbs After Week. Result of Ju- nior Chamber Election
 Announced
TUSCALOOSA BUREAUl
 THE. At.E-HERALD ! InscnInnsn- Ala Dec. 21

pr. NJ L. Malloy dide late thia afternoon at local hospital as a result of stab wounds inflicted by another man on the street at Eutaw last week. He was about 5o years old and leaves 6 family. The body was shipped tonight to his home at Eutaw for funeral and interment. When he was brought here several hours after nc was Injured it was thought his recovery was doubtful. pr. Malloy was one of the most prominent physicians in Greene eoun- ty and was well known here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
IyspEcTs NEW LAKE

J. B. Johnson of the Alabama state board of health is in the city inspect ing the new lake under construction by W. L. Pounds. about one mile east of the city, near the Alabama Great Southern railroad. He Is here 50 see that the construction Is being done according to requirements Of tho state board of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
T
 WO0DMEN AND FAMILY MADE HOMELESS BY FIRE
ANNIsToN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERAI.D ! AnnjstOn. .tIa.. Dec. 25

The family of Albert Sims, made homeless Tuesday by . fire which de- stroyed their home and the entire furnishings. none of which were in- sured. was being cared for at tho homes of Mir. and Mrs. B. r. Presley and MT. and Mrs. II. A. Gray. The members of the Woodmen Circle were making plans Wednesday for d series of quilting parties to provide cover ing for the members of the family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
yERNER PUsHEs CLAIM

c. E. Werner of Tuscaloosa, candi- date for speaker of tho house, left the Twin Cities Wednesday afternoon for Sheffield, after having spent the day here in the interest of his can didacy While in Albany Decatur MT. Werner was in conference with mem bers of the Morgan county delegation In the legislature and other political leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
MRS. PRuITr DEAD

Mrs Henry Pruitt, age Ss, died at the family home at Blue Mountain Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness of pneumonia. She leaves an aged mother, husband and two sons and one daughter to grieNe over her death. Funeral services will be held from the residence Thursday after noon. Rev. l.. NJ. Claxton will of ficiate and interment will be in Four Mile cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS

A. Polytinskey of Hsrtselle, owner of the Hilda hotel here, will assume lease of the building on January l succeeding the present Manager, Wii- liam Afford, who will go to Syla- cauga, Ala, to operate the new Hotel Knight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
TO BuILD HOSPITAL WARD

Carrying out his determination to do everything possible during his administration for the protection of the unfortunate wards of the state, Governor Kilby has permitted the starting of construction work on an other dormitory at the Bryce Hos pital for the Insane at Tuscaloosa and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
uExIyAL sERlICE nEGINs

Evangelist l.. B. Jones of Murfrees- boro, Tenn, began a series of revival meetings at the Fifteenth Street Church of Christ Tuesday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ATToRNEY CEyERAL I'LL

Harwell c. Davis, attorney general. Wednesday was still confined to his home on Clanton avenue with dengue fever His wife and child arc also i'll. Their condition Is not regarded Is serious and the attorney general Ixpects to return to his office later A the week.
 Hugh White of the public service Commission also was held at his home ky the serious illness of his young jon. Information was that the child vas improving and Mir. White will be able to resume his duties during tass next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
 CONGRESSMAN ED ALM0N RETURNS TO WASHINGTON
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE .AGE-HERALD ! Sheffield Ala, Dec, Z1

Congressman E. E. Almon, who spent the holidays with his family at Tuscumbia, left this morning for Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
noNoLuIu BY RADIO

Dr. F. Marion Inge of this city re- ports that he picked up" Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, very plainly on his radio set here. Honolulu is roughly estimated to be 4,50O miles from Mo- bfla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
CITY FIXES SALARIES

Salaries for city employes of Ar bany were fixed by the city council in regular session Tuesday evening. Under the agreement of the counch the city clerk will receive s2oo per month; police officers will be paid s125 per month; tine fire chief will De paid s115; assistant fire chief ana truck driver will be paid sloo' sec ond assistant, sso; city attorney, $1o and fees for special work; city treas urer, SJ5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
RECORD MAIL BUSINESS

The Sheffield post office made a new record for holiday business, acr cording to a statement made by Postma aster Fontaine Little. The in crease, both in packages and letter mail handled, was double that ham dled during the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
HAND GnouND OFF

Leroy Kennedy. employed at a butcher shop of the St. Louis street market, lost the greater part of his left hand today when the member was caught in sausase grinder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
NEGRO IS CHARGED WITH ATTACKING WHITE WOMAN

SELMA Ala, Dec .27.--To avert threatened trouble, officers today re- moved Will Lewis. negro, to Mont gomery for safekeeping. He was charged with entering the room of n young woman about 5:30 o'clock this morning. The womans screams alarmed tho family and the intruder escaped through window.
 Lewis. who is employed at cotton mill, was arrested some time later and authorities stated that the young woman identified him as the man who entered her room. He was hur- ried out of town in an automobile.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec H. Will Lewis. negro, was lodged in the Montgomery county jail today for safell coping, having been brought here from Selma. where it Is alleged he attacked young woman early this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ELECT oFrICERs THURSDAY

Election of officers to serve for the rext six months will be the main item of business transacted at the regular meeting of the Anniston lodge. Knights of Pythias, on Thurs Gay evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28

Helium. the non-explosive gas used in the new United States air. ships, exists in tine air you breathe in the proportion of one part by vol ume in 1S5, ,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
REV. CLAYTON ILL

Rev. l.. IN. Claxton, pastor of the
 First Baptist church. was kept at his home "Wednesday by slight ill., ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
40 MARRY IN TuREn DAYS

Three more marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yester- day. which makes 40 licenses issued since last Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28

Dayton Plaster, 62 years old, and for IS years citizen of Montgomery. died Wednesday at a local infirmary following an illness of many months He is survived by two sons, F. C. Placter of Atlanta, and Otis Plaster of Montgomery, and three daughters, who resided with him here. The lody will be sent to the old home at Fort Deposit for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
CAPITOL HILL WILL GREET NE w FACES AF TER JANUARY 15
Hugh White Certain For Sec retary of Utility Board. Much Gossip Heard as
 to Other Offices
econtinued From Page one)

expired term of Judge J. c. Smith, will take the oath of office for 8 full term, to which he was elected , without opposition in the democratic primary.
 Dr. John w. Abercrombie, state su- perintendent of education, who like wise Is completing an unexpired term, will take the cath for a full term. Therefore, no changes are expected in the department of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ALEXANDER CITY HEARS JAPANESE GIRL SPEAK

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. Dec. 27.- Special )--The White Christmas ex- ercises at the Methodist church was attended by an audience that com pletely filled the large auditorium, when a Christmas cantata in song and story was given. Another fea- ture of the evenings program was . talk by Miss Toshia Sheba of Tokio. Japan. who is attending school at Athens college. She is now in her sophomore year, but after June she will return to Japan and spend a year, after which she will -eturn to this country and finish her edu- cation at Columbia university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
KIwANIs CLUB BANQUET

The Alexander City Kiwanis cluo held it's annual banquet last night at the Russco hotel, the occasion being Ladies night. President E. A. Jackson of the club presided, while Mack Johnson, vice president. had arranged the program.
Evening star., 1922-10-10
Hggin Retcent Plotting Yanks Again Ruth to Go on ia
ON THE SIDE LINES
BY DENMAlN THOMPSON.

71TH asserted
wv the Yankees were vanquised
not only proved beyond lingering of doubt
Giants champions in all the implies, concuvey
strated the utter fuly of
SKILL speed versatility
ed 100 and incidentally Kelly
m e haoy the
cage Menni Collins Barry and baker of PhIadepha
with r.asa~sx s s Gss a; % s Giants
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opening as TIGERS ''"
the entire receipts about sooo of the second
Wv 33 tie called at the end of the tenth inning
legged darkness because of the stupidity OF
to charity the of the clubs left with
mey $4,000 each for their share of the poi Considering
incurred incident staging of the including
printing of special tickets the hire speedily
high cost Of he snb at sir 4
on he Fight % side the d b e had w m m m
%os xda @ a1 M S a5s hare M the the the
fSe Ts5 I'd 'of 9r 9 the
day. make total of passed by the inability the Yankees
base bali could be offered p''' ' TIC
s. Il: ss an ..::s ;:;
FINDING fault with practice
but followers of the Yankees justification feeling
aggregation of such possibilities and the American League
titleholders
Since their final series the yhsn they hammered
slump with their kngpn Ruth the severely handicapped OF all
proved contests were
'a" 100 the
Although m 5 S to him him at at all Ruth sew
both clubs The Bambino today
ns1 h m to
shun his boon companions and mend his ways
Evening star., 1922-10-10
.$4,451 TO EACH GIANT;
yANKS' PORTION, $2,853

NEW YORK, October 10.-The New
York Giants and Yankees today had
received their share of the worlds
series money. The Giants split s111,-
2S9 into twenty-five shares of s4.45l
each, while the Yankees divided their
total. S74,192. into twenty-siX shares
of S2.S53 each, the difference between
the winning and losing shares being
S159S.
The Giants apportioned the money
among themselves and no announce
ment was made as to which players
received full shares. Regulars with
the team throughout the season. OF
course. received full shares, but if the
team followed last years precedent.
such players as Hugh McQuillan and
John Scott, who Joined the club in
midseason. would get only half por-
tions. Others, including Blume, Nc
Phee, MacGuire, SINNERS, King and
Hill, figured to get smaller shares.
Twenty-Five players on the Yankee
roster received full shares. it was
announced, while a tWenty-siXth por-
tion was divided as follows: Trainer
Doc Woods. a half share. $l.426: Coach
Frank Roth, $500; Groundkeeper Phil
Schenk. $500; Mascot Eddie Bennett,
$500; Manley Llewellyn. pitcher $127.
Evening star., 1922-10-10
FIVE BOXING CONTESTS
At SPORTLAND TONIGHT

Unless rain interferes. a five-hout
boxing show will be held tonight at
Sportland Arena, near Berwyn
Heights. Md. Thirty rounds have
been scheduled. with ten of them as
signed to the main go between Joe
Dundee of Baltimore and Johnny
Reno of this city, junior lightweights.
A special six-rounder has been ar
ranged for Tim DAILY of Baltimore
and Billy Glazier of the Seaman Gun
ners' School. They are lightweights.
In another six-round affair. John l..
Smith of Georgetown will clash with
Dick OBrien of the Seaman Gunners'
School. These boys also are 133-
Founders.
The two preIiminaries will be of
four rounds each. In the first. start
ing, Mt $50 o'clock, Battling Johnson
and Pepper Nakle. 135-pounders. will
meet. Ad Stone of Gaithersburg and
Jack Kaufman of this city. another
pair of 135-pounders, will face in the
second mill.
Evening star., 1922-10-10
FATHER WATCHED SON
IN WORLD SERIES FEAT

NEW YORK, October 10.-Among
those who saw Jack Scott twirl him
self into the world series hall of
fame by banking the Yankees. with
four hits, in the third contest. at
the Polo Grounds. was the pitchers
aged father, His presence at the
game. after trip from his home. in
RidEeWay. y. G.. was revealed today
by John J. McGraw. manager of the
Giants.
Sitting unnoticed in the grand
stand, the elder Scott watched with
tense interest as his boy" moved
down the Yankees and pulled him
self out of a hole in the seventh
inning, when the Hugmen got run
ners on second and third with but
one out.
My boy won that game and
knew he'd do it," he declared proud
ly. as he stood erect after the last
Yankee had been retired
His presence there gave me
real thrill said McGraw. Il could
see in the father the will and de-
termination OF the son to fight his
way back when it looked as if his
major league days were over. That
spirit wins many a ball game"