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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10

The appointment of Edward J. Mc- Crossin. as district deputy, grand ex- alted ruler, of the Benevolent Protec- tive order of Elks, for the northern district of Alabama, has proved a popular selection, as he has been identified with the activities of Elk dom in this district for the past 34 years.
 In season and out, Captain Me Crossn has been one of the stand bys of the local organization and has probably assisted at the actual in- itiat tion of more Elks than any other member of the order in the United States. This, of course, excludes the big class ceremonia1s.
 As one of the few surviving charter members of Birmingham Lodge No. 70, Captain McCrossin has an enviable record in that his enthusiasm for the order has never waned and he has been q constant attendant at the regular meetings of the lodge and has served on the majority of com mistecs and otherwise, since It's or ganization
 The lodge has honored him with every gift within it's province. He filled every station in the lodge from esquire to exalted ruler and it Is Il matter of record that he filled them well. He also served as local rep resentative to the grand lodge. As a mark of special distinction, a life membership, was conferred upon him by his appreciative brethren.
 Captain McCrossin's latest distinc- tion is that of receving the Appoint ment from Grand Exalted Ruler J.. Edgar Masters, as district deputy. and 1t goes without saying that he will fill the position with the same energy and enthusiasm that marked each and every official position to which the members of the local lodge has elected him. He made good in every capacity and that he will make good in his new appointment is a foregone conclusion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10

Think of being able to go l2 more times and see all the wonders of the 0-year-old South Sea island story. One installment will be shown each Monday till the series is complete.
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 This is what you are to do, you youngsters. if you want to win free pass:
 Sit down now. without any help, and write The Age-Herald how the picture impressed you; what you thought about it. Use your own lan- guage, and send it to the Robinson Crusoe editor of The Age Herald. The stories are not to be longer than 300 words, and must be in The Age Herald office by Friday night of this week at p. m. Contestants-thinlS how finel-can know whether they won or not by next Sunday, the names of the winners being an nounced in Sundays paper.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTcY

w. I. Bullard, 2514 Thirtieth ave- nue. north, September ?, 1922. Liabii- ities. s63s.2S; assets. wages due by Drennen Motor Car company, s13.bo. stallings & Drennen, attorneys.
 Parker Honeycutt, 2sl7 Twelfth avenue. Bessemer, September F. ls2a. liabilities, s131.39; assets, mono.
 E F. I.oder, 715 Twenty first street. south. Liabilities, s344; assets, wearing apparel. ss5; wages earned from Louisville and Nashville Rail road company, $75. T. A. Murphree.
 Percy Fowler, Oneonta. September R. 1929. Liabilities, s271; assets, farming tools and cattle, amounting to ss5, mortgaged. Russell Johnson. attorney.
 Bob Sanders, 716 Twentieth street. north, Bessemer. September 5. 1922. Liabilities. $134.60; assets, wages due by Central Foundry company, s15. Benton & Benton. attorneys.
 W. F. Williams, 55l1 Third avenue, north, September 5, 1922. Liabilities. s3sa. assets, household goods, wear ing apparel, books and tools. amount ing to s154.
 W. T. Barksdale, Route 1. Birming- ham. September 5, 1922. Liabilities. s336.36; assets. homestead. $40o, claimed exempt; personal household goods. S200, wages due by Southern Coal and Coke company, 1895. Good wyn & Ross, attorneys.
 E. W. Cheney. Birmingham, Sap tember 5, 1929. Liabilities, s3s5.aS; assetA wearing apparel, SIS, claimed as exempt. James E. Robinson, at- ttcrney.
 tember 6, 1922. Liabilities. s261; as-
 sets wages due by Hotel Supply company, $15. c. D. Comstock, at torney.
 J. K. veitch. Birmingham, Septem her s, 1922. Liabilities s3To; assets wages due by Hanna Motor com pany, s20. T. J. Roe and s. Henderson attorneys.
 J. c. Craig. 2o6 Fourth street. Prar, City, September s. 1922. Liabilities s6o4.37 assets. wages due by T. C !. & R. R. Co, $60. T. D. McGaughey attorney.
 Jim Brown, Route 3. box S6, Sep tember 8, 1922. Liabilities, s55; assets none.
 Ruff Richardson. Sloss Box. Bss- semer, September 8. 1922. Liabilities s10sbo. assets. wages, $21. claimed as exempt.
 | Winters Taylor. Route 2. box 11B Bessemer. September 8. 1922. LiAbil- ities, $ss.a0; assets. none. Goodwin & Ross, attorneys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
DlVORCES AVERAGE
 50A MONTH HERE

During the past eight months 419 divorces have been issued in the chancery court. making an average of 50 divorces month granted, while an average of TO month are filed in this office, according to Hunter Armstrong. clerk of chancery.
 The records show that the number of diyorces filed and granted during the same period of 1921 were on q par with this years record up to the present date. Approximately 560 petitions have been filed during the past eight months. Fifteen divorces which have had been on file for some time were granted Friday, while 10 petitions for divorce decrees were filed yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
NUTRITION EXPERT ]. ID LECTURE HERE ON MILK CONTROL
Br. McCoIIum Comes For Series of Lectures on Sub ieCt of Nutrition and
 School Hygiene

sDr F. V. McCollum. professor Of chemical hygiene at the School of Hygiene and Public Health of John Hopkins university, will arrive in Birmingham Monday morning pr. McCollum comes to Birmingham In response to request from pr. s. w. Welch, state health officer, for the purpose of delivering a series of lec- lures under the auspices of the post graduate medical school of the Uni versitY of Alabama. on the subject of nutrition and school hygiene be- fore the conference of health officers and nurses which has been called to meet here on next Monday and Tues day.
 l The general purpose of this con Z ference is the discussion of health Teaching and physical examination of school children to be conducted in the public schools throughout the state by the health workers in conjunction with the educational authorities.
 While in Birmingham Dr. McCol- lum has consented to deliver a public address on the nutritional aspect of milk and milk control. This lecture will be given under the auspices of the Axis club at 3 o'clock, Thursday afternoon in the auditorium of the Tutwiler hotel and the meeting will be presided over by Mrs./Angus Fay Tor. president of the club. Dr. Mo Collum will be introduced by pr. ;. w. Welch.
 Much interest will attach to whS Dr. McGollum may say with reference to milk as food and also the prac- tfcal side of milk control from the Standpoint Of safeguarding the sup ply due to the fact that strenuous efforts are being made by the local health department toward developing and safeguarding the milk supply oi this city. and the agitation of this i'm 2 srortant subject which has occurred here for some time in connection with its work.
 < Dr. McCollum has been quoted in literature circulated throughout Bir- mingham from time to time as being opposed to the pasteurizatlon of milk because of the supposed harmful ef- feet of heat on certain vital proper ties having to do with it's nutritional value. It is expected that pr. Me Collum will tell the people off Bir- mingham in the course of his ad- dress what his views really are with Preference to nasteurizatlon and whether or not in his judgment pub lie milk supplies should be so treated fin order to instill confidence and to prevent it's being the means of spreading diseases
 On Monday Dt McCollum will be guest of the Birmingham Civic as- sociation at it's weekly luncheon and will speak on diet and health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10

states-and Scout executives of prac- tically every chartered council of the states.
 Foreign Representatives
 An especially interesting side 10 the meeting will be the presence of representatives from the British council, and 1t is expected that some one from France will also bear greetings from that country's boys"
 Dan B. Dimick president of the local council, had also planned to attend the meeting but was called out of town on business. E. H. An drews, scout commissioner, also is unable to make the journey, being at the South Highlands infirmary with pneumonia, from which he is just now q little better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
Births--Deaths
Reports of births and deaths filed yesterday follow:

yesterday follow:
 To MT .anf Mrs. D. B. Martin. Bir- mingham. Seftember B, girl.
 MT. and Mfrs. Curtis DeArn an. S02 Thir- teenth street, south, August 23. boy. teenth avenue, 3outh August 2. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph R. Shelton. Baptist hospital, September 5. boy hospital September 3, boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. M. Cook, .1s21 Terrei boslevard Ms Ensley August s sirl; 1os cs., avenue, August IS. girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Edgar Strong. 11o Louse avenue, August I2, girl.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lee Ross. s45 Sixteenth avenue. west, August s. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. David NJ. Gardner, 2s13 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Noble, S4s7 Eleventh MT. and Mrs. l. L. swann. Tarrant. Au- susf Mir. 1g and S0fi Mrs. S E. King. rarr.nt. Au- gust 19. boy.
 Mir, MT. and }, Mir, Mrs. J. H. Hubbard. Tarrant. MT. and Mrs; E. Mccombs. Morris. Route Morris, August ?, boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert J. Lowell. Route 2, Morris. July 2s, girl.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Wall, Route ?, Nor ris. July 27. girl. MT. and Mrs. Nose Lee. Morris. August August 2s. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. Ancill wooiford, Haig, August Is. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Townsend, Route 1. Warrior. August 2. girl. - MT. and Mrs. Jack Holman. Trafford, August 3, girl. V Mir. and Mrs ollie Mahon. Trafford, Au- gust II, boy.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Vines. Route 2, Bes- semer August 6. boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. N. owen. R. F. D. s. Birrmingham, August 22, girl. - Mir. and Mrs. T. c. Johnson, Route i. Adamsville. August {. girl. ~ Mir. and Mrs. R. T. Cruce, Route q Adamsville. August 21, girl. -
 DEATHS
 Hillia Dutton. Trafford. August $, 1 year.
 D. A.. Cate. Trafford. August 1, 4s yeara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
CORONER MAKES REPORT
Total of 63 Deaths Investigated Dur
 ing August

The report of Coroner J. D. Rus sum for the month ending, Au- gust 31 showed II homicides, 20 ac- cidental deaths; suicides and so natural deaths. Out of the total of 63 deaths. 2s were white and 40 col ored.
 The 6S deaths investigated during the past month showed a decrease oyer the report of August of last year, when 72 deaths were investi- gated with 26 accidental deaths. 15 homicides and four suicides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
AL Star Concerts to Bring
 World Famous Artists Here
Six Programs Announced, Including Singers, Dancers
 Violinists and Pianists for the Season of 1922-23

The All Star concerts (Mrs. Rich Shipman). have completed their con- cert program for the season of 1922 23 and announce one of the most ann bilious and altogether beautiful se- ries of concerts ever heard in any city. Six artists, world renowned, and far famed, will be presented by the All Star concerts, including Reinald Werrenrath America s greatest baritone; Irene Castle, the most popular of terpsichorean ar lists and her dances and fashion re- vue; Jaseha Neifetz, the most sensa. tional violinist of the day; the spec- tacular Paderewsli. ex-premier of Poland, member of the League of Nations. beloved patriot. and the greatest pianist of all times; Glow ami Martinelli. "Caruso's successor" filling all of the roles sung at the Metropolitan Opera by that late be- loved artist, and Geraldine Farrar, The queen of song"
 Unique and Discriminating
 No other city in America outside of New York, Chicago and -eoston has ever had presented such a ga- laxy of artists for one season as those who will be presented by the All Star concerts in Birmingham this year They stand pre-eminent in their art, acknowledged to be the worlds greatest singers. dancers, violinists. pianists.
 All concert organizations this sea- son are featuring high class danc- ing as one of the kindred arts and the All Star concerts always abreast of the times and up to date, will in- clude Irene Castle and her dances and fashion revue, whose art is in-
 In presenting this innovation, the All Star concerts counts itself as very fortunate, since the manage ment of Irene Castle has had such tremendous demands made for the appearance of this world famous arr tist, that 1t has been absolutely inn possible to acquiesce to them all-- and Birmingham Is one among the few southern cities to be included in the Castle itinerary.
 Irene Castles popularity Is only exceeded by that of the greatest pianist of all times. Paderewski, whose management has had to re- fuse hundreds of requests for con- certs by the Polish artist simply be- cause 1t is d physical impossibiilty to fill them.
 Opening Concert in November
 The All Star concerts will open its season this year with Reinald Wer- renrath (first time) America's most popular baritone. his records" on the talking machine being second only in popularity to John McCor- mack, in November, the evening he-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
RALLY DAY SERVICES

There will be rally day service at the Mount Vernon Methodist church today All the members are requested to be present at these services to hear reports from the diff feren departments of the church, i1 the last two years new Sunday school annex. worth $25000 has been built and furnished During this time. 329 new members have been added to the church. The interior of the main auditorium has recently been overhauled with a new system of lighting through the building. Rev. George r. Boyd for 3 years a member of the North Alabama con ference, but now a member of the North Texas conference. will be pres ent and preach at the evening ser vice. The public Is cordially in- yited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
PRODUCE COMPANY FORMED

Incorporation papers have been taken out In the probate office for the c. F. Bell Produce company, with a capital stock of s10,000, $3,200 of which has been paid in. The company will engage in the general produce business with it's principal location in Birmingham. Officers for this com pany are: c. F. Bell, president; R. H. Lee, vice president; l.. M. Huff, secretary, and ]. G. Adams, treas urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10

your essay. Just use your own simple way of telling your ideas
 The contributions will be judged by a competent group of newspaper folks, and only merit will count. Stories which show they have been written by grown-ups will no be considered. This is for you children Your original way of expressing things is wanted.
 Lots of Pleasure Ahead
 The pass you will receive will give you oodless of pleasure for weeks. So don't fail to hunt your pencil right now and get busy. Don't feel like you haven't got chance. You might be the very one who would get the first pass
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
PROGRAM OF w S Y

(Radiophone Broadcasting Station of the Alabama Power Company, Lo- cated at 1921 Powell Avenue, Bir- mingham, Ala.)
 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Chapel services, conducted by Rev. J. T. Ware, rector of St. Andrews Episcopal church. Begins-at s p. m, standard central time.
 1. Opening announcement and tun- ing in.
 2. Vocal solo = selected = Mrs. Esther Miller.
 3. Scripture reading-Rev. J. T. Ware.
 4. Vocal solo--selected-Mr. Dan Walker.
 5. Sermon--Rev. J. T Ware.
 6. Solo-selected--Mr. Hugh Dun- can.
 '. Prayer-Rev. J. T. Ware
 8. Vocal solo selected Miss Ethyln Hayes.
 9. Benediction.
 (All accompaniments are played by John T. Cathey, director of choir.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
DRY VIOLATION CHARGED

As the result of a raid made yes terday by Deputies Dowis and How ard at the home of E. M. Lynn, 2216 Avenue F, 135 bottles of beer were captured and 110 empty bottles found, according to the officers. b. M. Lynn was arrested charged with violating the prohibition law. He was later released on a $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
VALUABLE PIN STOLEN

A horse-shoe shaped pin, containing 20 diamonds. and valued at $500 was obtained yesterday from the resi- dence of A. M. Throckmorton. $500 Glenwood avenue. by a sneak thief
 H. 0. Pevsler and c. E. McCombs. The owner of the pin stated that 1t was about the sise, in width, of q silver dollar. and was the only one of It's kind in the city. The detectives havc clue to the identity of the thief although no arrests have been mads-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
MERCHANTS SPECIAL GUESTS

The merchahys and associated busi- ness men of Ensley will be the spo- cial guests at the evening service of the First Methodist church of Ehslcy today. The pastor will use for his subject. "Ths Greatsst Neec of Ems ley" A large audience is expected at this service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-10

A large Eastern corporation has established wireless stations at it's plants in Pittsburg and Cleveland.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-24
AID FOR SHIPPING
Lasker Would Have Government Pay Back Part of Custom Collected, Is Report.

Washington, Jan. 24.-ProposaIs
 for government aid for American lshipping as worked out by the Ship ping Board were presented to Presi- dent Harding today by Chairman Lasker and Commissioner Lisner. While the text was not made public 1t was understood to propose aid through payment to American ship operators of a certain percentage of the customs receipts from goods im- ported by them, through provision for membership of crews of American vessels in the naval reserve force with resulting additional pay, and through provisions that a certain proportion of immigrants coming to the United States should come on American ships.
 The plan which is expected to form the basis of a message to be sent to congress early next month by the president would put limit by law on the profits of American operators and bring into play the indirect assistance only when a reasonable profit is not realized without such aid
 The government aid plan, it was stated authoritatively was so designed as to make unnecessary, if adopted the abrogation of commercial treaties with other nations, which operate to prevent preferential treatment for American shipping. Such abrogation is directed by the Jones act but the
New Britain herald., 1922-01-24
PELLETIER CASE
 TO CLOSE TODAY
Decision in Accused Attorneys
 Charges Will B6 Reserved

Boston, Jan. 24,-Attorney Gen. J. Weston Allen, concluding arguments before the full bench of the supreme court today in connection with his petition for the removal of Dist. At torney Joseph c. Pelletier for alleged misconduct, declared that William J. Corcoran, former district attorney Of Middlesex county who was named at co-conspirator with Pelletier had been ready to take the stand for the prose- oution. The attorney general was given no opportunity to present rebuttal evi- dence as Pelctier's counsel rested It's ease without evidence in defense.
 Arguments by counsel for Pelletier occupied all of yesterday. Attorney General Allen was expected to speak all of today. When he concludes the court will take the case for considera- ton. Its decision may not be given for several weeks.
 There are live cases upon the record in which according to the evi- dence Pelletier has received pecuniary returns either as party to con- spiracy or as result of extortion the attorney general said. Most bitter has been the denunciation or witnesses. Bitter indeed was one man assailed- William J. Corcoran, himself an un- worthy officer but man who became anathema to the respondent because he was ready to tell the whole truth l to the court.'
 Allen argued that the bank records | of Daniel Coakley, Boston attorney | who also was named as a co-conspira- tor and those of PelIetier constituted a record of division of profits of partnership in crime. He urged the court to deny the motion of counsel for Pelletier to exclude them declaring that the state had connected them conclusivly with the charges.
 Allen cited numerous decisions to refute the claim of Peletier's counsel that the district attorney was author ized by law to dispose of cases at his discretion.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-24
MUSCLE SHOALS CONTRACT
Contract From War Department Has Been Mailed To Henry Ford For His Approval.

Washington, Jan. 24. - Henry Ford's proposal for purchase and lease of the Muscle Shoals, Ala, nj trate and power properties embodied in contract form was placed in the mail today by Secretary Weeks, ad- dressed to Mir. Ford at Detroit.
 The secretary announced that as soon as it was signed by Mir. Ford and returned here, he would submit the contract immediately to congress for final decision. It was not thought probable by war department officials that Mir. Ford would be able to com plete his study of the contract and re- turn here before the end of tlle month. Mr. Weeks said, however that he was prepared to deliver the papers to congress as soon as they vera received from Detroit.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-24

hihition, This ls the first visit of either Of these two to this city,
 One of the events of the seagon will take place this evening when series of racos by men and women will be 20 yard dtsh for men and one for women, One partners race by q man and woman, One obstacle race I50 yafds) by men and one relay race t4oh yasda) by women.
 some of the swlftest skaters in the city have been entered for the con tcals, Traccsii, the youngstor who has won every race m which he has com peted this seGson. will be on the mark when the gun is fired, as will Edward Delnny T coming track champion.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-24
TO MARRY IN SPRING.
Miss Esther Bailey Is Rendered show CT at Home of Mir. and Mrs. Brondeall.

Miss Esther Bailey of Monroe street was rendered miscellaneous shower at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Brondeau on Linwood street last evening at which over 20 people were in attendance. Miss Bailey will be married in the spring to John Daly of High street.
 Miss Elsie Bailey rendered several vocal solos while a dancing number was done by Miss Bertha Kysek. Miss Bailey received many beautiful gifts. Games were played and refreshments served. Miss Bailey is employed at the office of the Corbin Cabinet Lock company.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-24
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
Registrars Preparing Lists of Those Who May Vote at Coming Pri- maries of Caucuscs.

Matters are rapidly shaping them seiNes for the spring campaigns and the major political parties are con- ductlng an energetic drive to register Independent voters within their fold and to ommodate those who have expressed a desire to shift from one party to another.
 The registrars of voters have an nounccd that they will be in session February 3 and 10 to register those who wish to affiliate with one party or another and to transfer those who wish to change.
 No registration or transfers will be made after February 10. This last rule does not apply to those who will be made voters during the month of March.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-24
EXTEND COINCIDENCE
Armenians Cable Message Of Sorrow
 To Lady Bryce

Boston, Jan. 24. The Armenian national union, through G. H. Papaz- ian, secretary. today cabled to Lady Bryce, widow of the late Lord Bryce of England the following message:
 ''The Armenian national union of America expresses its profound sense of loss in the passing of Lord Bryce distinguished and true friend of Ar menians, scholar, statesman and lover of mankind. Please accept our con- dolences."