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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
FORMER ARMY OFFICER DIES IN MONTGOMERY

MONTGOMERY, Dec. 16.-Colonel Alfred F. Bradley of Highland Park, H., 5S years old, former chief sur geon of the American expeditionary forces in France and organizer of the medical services of the American army abroad during the World war. died at a local infirmary at noon to- day. Colonel and Mrs. Bradley were on their way to Arizona for the week and stopped in Monday to spend the Thanksgiving holidays at the home of Colonel Bradley's brother, ". F. Bradley. Colonel Bradley had been in impaired health for some time and was forced to go to the hos pital early in the week.
 Maj. Toilet Bradley, son of Colonel Bradley, an aviator in the army air service. stationed at Chanute field, Rantoul, Ill.,. arrived in Montgomery early tonight, following an airplane accident near Rockford, Ala, in which his plane was disabled. He was forced to make landing when his machine became impaired at a height of 500 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
FALLS FROM INK

Herman Hughes, one of the prsonA CTS in the county jail is reported IS suffering considerably from the fall he had one night early in the week from his bunk. The man is alleged to have killed a young woman a few weeks ago and was being held for trial, but due to the accident in his cell the ease had to be post poned. It Is thought that he was ll and possibly delirious when he fell to the floor. He has had medical attention for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
SCHOOL COMPLETED

The new handsome school building at Danville has just been completed. This school advanced to a junior high this year. and has large at tendance. Danville is one of the old est school places in the county. Be- fore and during the war fine schools were taught at that place, and a splendid type ef educated citizens abounded there. The present school is but the reflection of the school interest years ago Many of the older inhabitants of the county re member well Professor Freeman. who for lcng time conducted q success : ful school there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
WETUMPkA CITIZENS WILL IMPROVE CITY

WETUMPKA, Ala, Dec. 17.-An important mass meeting of the citi- zens of Wetumpka was held in the county court house Thursday after noon. the meeting having been called by Mayor J. Bruce Airy for the pur- pose of outlining various improvement in the affairs of the city. and to get expressions from the leading citi- zens and business men as to their dispositions toward the proposed changes and improvements.
 To see that the principal streets Of the town were properly worked a committee for each street was ap- pointed to supervise the work and to see that nothing is left undone to fix up the streets to stand the hard winter rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
TEACHERS LEAVING

Florence Normal faculty, is at home due to the close of the Normal pend- ing development of flu" in the school. She will remain until after the Christmas holidays. The teachers of the local schools who live out of town have either gone home or are leaving now until after the new year. Miss Petus to Athens, John F. Stephenson to Jacksonville, Miss Rice to Gadsden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
JASPER BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD kT n,A r.

Gus Garner of the northern part or the county was drowned late last night in Tanyard Creek while on his way to Jasper in an automobile with three other men.
 According to Gamers companions, they were fording the creek under the Frisco Trestle about half way be- tween Cordova and Jasper when the engine became flooded and stalled. They were picked up by passing automobile and brought to Jasper where they secured rope with which to pull the car out.
 Upon returning to the scene Hubert Charles. one of the men, waded into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
Ne State Nes Page Serued By Corps Of Correspondents DO Miles Of Special Leased Wires From Alabama Centers
Walker County Man Drowns While Helping Companion

the creek and was attaching the rope to the car when he cried out for help. Garner is said to have gone to his rescue, carrying a flashlight, His companions on the bank sud- denly saw ,ae light go out and Garner disappeared. Charles made his way to the bank.
 Jasper officers who investigated the case, stated that several bullets were found in the car, some of them having been exploded. They stated that they did not suspect foul play, however
 Gamers body had not been found at a late hour tonight.
 Garner is survived by his wife and several children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
WOMAN BURNED

Mrs. Chatles Turner. living south west of Moulton a few miles. was severely burned Wednesday by q gasoline explosion. It appears that she was kindling fire that was slow to burn, when she attempted q to pour some gasoline on the wood, The flame burst into the can, caus- ing an eXplosition that burned her severely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
"FLu. STILL RACES

The epidemic of "flu" in and around Moulton continues to claim it's vic tims by the family Both the County High school and the public school were closed in the week ending to- day by the request of the local doe tors As yet the west portion of the county south of 1atton seems to be free. as does the southwest part, Many of the schools in tho rural dis triets are having to close with the general understanding that they will be opened January i. In Moulton. the families suffering the most severe type of the disease seem to be those Of W. R. Jackson. Fred Smith, Arthur Aldridge, Going Windham and Dr. X. $. Byars, where practically each member is confined to his room Tn other homes one or two only are sick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
.lI.MEI.RY STOLEN

!. J. 1.anIer. l633 Highland aVonue. reported te the police and sheriff to- day that burglars entered his home some time Friday night and took diamonds and other jewelry valued at several hundred dollars. Officers are making an investigation X pair of pliers were found near window. Int ie rooms were ransacked but the burglars removed only jewelry and wearing apparel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
rr,x,r urrI RMS HOME

Rudolph Frinke. T former Anniston man, has returned to tue city after an extended European tour, visiting his old home in Austria while away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
RANDOLPH COUNTY TAX COLLECTIONS SH | W INCREASE
Christmas Trade in Roanoke Good, Merchants Report. Wife of Prominent Far-
 mer Dies

ROANOKE. Ala, Dec. 1.-The tax collector and assessor for Randolph county report better collection in taxes this year over last by far. Not only does it cover last year but k better than any year since the de- precision set in. Nearly twice as much in taxes has been paid in this fall as was to this date last fall. This is certainly good sign that the farmers and others are much more prosperous this year. as the tax col- lecttons are sure barometer as to the financial condition of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
YOUTHS ARRESTED

Two youths, who gave their names as D. w. Hendricks and l.. k. Dean, and who said their homes were in Birmingham. were taken into custody Ivy United States authorities today and charged with conspiracy when { became known that they were offer ing uncancelled stamps at q cut rate. It was asserted that they offered $56 worth of stamps for comparatively small sum They claim they paid s10 for the lot to colored man in Birmingham. They are being held for investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
BANKS PROSPEROUS

The three banks here have given
 notice of their annual stockholders meeting. The banks have had pros Rsrous year, judging by the state
 inents made recently. 1t has been an annual custom among the banks at this place to hold dinner each year, | to which their friends are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
STILLS CAPTIREn

Clay county furnished flYe stills and Pike county one stisl to the raid CTS of the state law enforcement de- partment today. Three persons were arrested in Clay on charges of op- erating stills and i260 gallons of mash was poured out. Seven hun dred gallons of mash was destroyed in the Pike raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
INSTALL FURNACE

The congregation of the First Methodist church has just installed large furnace in the basement Of the church. It was necessary to get larger one than the one previously used trere in order 10 make suffi- cient heat for all the space and Sun day school roc ms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
 MRS. ToMLINsoN DEAD

Mrs K. R. Tomllnson, wife of one of the most prominent farmers and citizens of Randolph county, died at her home in the northern part of the county Friday Both Mir. and Mrs Tomlnson are old and have been county for q number of years. She was buried Saturday near Wedowee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
EMPLoYEs STRIKE

Notice was served on the county highway engineer yesterday by 2S free laborers employed at work re- shaping the Union Church road from the Three Notch road to Dawes. that they would not work any longer and accept the county warrant for their pay. The laborers claim that they have to pay a 50 per cent discount in order to obtain their money. The warrants have been cashed at dis count ranging from 10 to 30 per cent, but the recent edlct of the banks in the shape of an ultimatum to the revenue board to get on cash basis, said that 50 per cent would be charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18

three weeks, was brought to An niston Sunday and inferred in the family lot at Edgemont cemetery.
 Mr. LeGrand was a brother of the late Dr. J. C. LeGrand and of ez- Sheriff W. c. LeGrand of this city. and was for many years leading citizen of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
CHIEF pyTTEDGE BETTER

Chief of Police George ". Rut- ledge. who has been suffering se- verals from an attack of influenza for about two weeks. was consider ably better Saturday and was able to spend most of the day at his of flee at the city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
INFLUENZA CAUSES CLOSING OF SCHOOLS

TALLADEGA, Ala. Dec. 17-(Spe- cial)-So prevalent is illness from influenza and colds at Lincoln. Ala. that Friday Dr. J. Fl. Hill, county health officer, closed the schools. Out of an enrolment of 150 in the public schools, only s5 were present Fri day, while in Talladega County health school with an enrollement of 112, 72 were present. The move was make after consultation with the school trustees and local physicians. It was advised that church and Sun day school services be abandoned for the present and that all Christmas festivities that would assemble large crowds be postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
|. NJ. LEGRAND DEAD

The body of ]. NJ. LeGrand, for merly of this city. but who has made his home in Birmingham for several years, and who died in that city Sat urday morning after an illness of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
AGED pnueGIsr ARRESTED

NJ w. MeAvoy. aged druggist of this city, fined several weeks ago in the federal court on charge of violating the narcotic act. was ar rested on an indictment today charged with another violation of the same law. He made bond after being bound over to the next grand jury and was released. McAvoy is said to be 72 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
RANDALL DIES sUDDf.NLY

Saturday morning Frl-k NJ. Rand all. wei known citizen of Talladega. died quite suddenly. He was at work at the premises of NJ T. Haynes three miles east of the city. His companions discovered that he was sick and started to the city in an automobile He. died before reach ing medical attention in TaIladega. MT Randall is survived y two sons, five brothers, and two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
cnnR ESCAPES

W. 0. Cobb, serving IS months for passing worthless checks by imper- sonating w. S. Keller, state highway engineer, escaped from the county convict camp Saturday. He hired a taxi cab and drove to various parts of the county and forged the name Of Superintendent J. l.. Shelton to several checks After borrowing the coat from the tax driver he escaped into the woods and left unpaid a taxi cab bill amounting to S24. Cobb said when arrested that his home was at Tuscumbia. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
MERCHANTS pnosrERING

Christmas trade in Roanoke and throughout this section is on the boom this year compared to the last two seasons. Merchants arc report ing increased business all along and the people seem to be more in- terested in trading this year than for several years past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
JUNIOR CHAMBER DISPLAYS NAMES OF |TS MEMBE ERS
Two Hundred Young Business Men of City Banded To- getther to Promote
 Civic Work
ANNISToN BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD 7 Annfston, Ala. Dec. r.

Enterprise of an unusual kind was exhibited here on Saturday when tLs names of the 20 members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, per- manent organization of which was perfected at a meeting at the -innis- ton Inn Friday evening, were exhibit ed to the public on a big sign oc- eupyiag the entire front of the old Savoy theatre building on Noble street
 Citizens who thronged the streets Of the city on Saturday night paused in their shopping tours to read the names of the younger business nen Of the city. and many favorable eX- pressions were heard by pedestrians over the action of the junior builders in giving the names of the members to the public.
 The board of directors elected at the organization meeting on Friday evening will select a permanent sec rotary during the present week, ac- cording to their plans, and will also recommend a number of important matters of business and civic inter est to the next meeting of the junior body of local business men.
 
 WALL. FUNERAL SUNDAY
 Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Wall. G. whose death occurred Sat ,urdar at Gadsden after an Illness Of four weeks were held here Saturday afternoon, the hody of the former Nnniston woman being inferred at Ildgemont cemetery. The serYices were conducted at the home on Four teenth street by Rev. l.. N. ClaX- ton.
 Mrs. Wall is survived bv her hus- band, ]. H. Wall. one son, M. F. tNall' and one daughter, Miss Lucy Wall, all of this city.
 DIAL FUNERAL HELD
 The funeral services over the re- mains of John W. Dial, whose body was found in the middle of the road below oxford at midnight Friday, and which was followed by the ar rest of Charlie Dial. his brother, and zeb Woodfin of Avondale, were held from the late residence in Oxford Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
 Tailadega county officers were continuing their investigation into the death of Dial throughout Sunday, the statement having been made by the Avondale man that the two brothers engaged in a fight at roint near where the body was found and that he and Charlie Dial left the scene alone after the difficulty.
 Sheriff Cornett and Chief Deputy aPerr1 Campbell accompanied Coroner IIeislA from Talladega sunday to con- dur tlle investigation.
 ifaaaND FUNERAL SUNDAY
 AHr'vine in Anniston at l2:3c from R.rmine ham Sunday. the body of the late ]. 8I LeGrand was carried from the station to the. home of Dr. q. c, Williams at 105 Sixth street, east, the funeral services being hold at , o. o.elock by Rev L. C. Branscomb.
 LOCAL GIRLS HEARD
 Voices of Miss Elizabeth Roberts and Miss Augusta Vann, both of this city. were heard by Anniston radio fans on Saturday night from the radio station of the Louisville Courier Journal. Miss Roberts sing ing three songs and Miss Yam giv- fure tWO readings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
\ N N | J N CE RA|[ RATE REDUCTION IN IR0N PRODUCT
Special Arrangement Made to Ship Cotton Via War rior to New York-Con-
 viCt Escapes

MOBILE, .has Dec Special A reduction on the rail rates on cast iron pipe for coastwise and export movement from Birmingham to Mo- bile has been ordered by the rah- roads. according to notice received Saturday at the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. The re- duction will mean a great saving ;o shippers of iron pipe through Mobile for the Pacific coast and for export to foreign countries.
 Rates between eastern points and Bemopolis in conjunction with the Warrior barge line, according to in- formation received at the bureau from New York has been authorized by the Mallory steamship line. The rates from eastern ports and points near the coast will be so per cent on all rail rates. Under the rate cotton would be moved down the river to Mobile and transferred to Mallory steamers in port here for shipment to the east It is believed that considerable cotton bound for mills in the east will be moved from Demopolis under this rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
BOAT RACE HELD

\ hard fought struggle, which ex- tended over course of one and a half miles. the boat crew of the coast guard cutter Tallapoosa de fcatcd the boat crew from the coast cutter Commanche, in row boat race here Saturday. The Tallapoosa crew raced neck and neck with their opponents until the half WAY was reached when they took the lead and were never headed. The Commanche mess boys crew easily disposed of the mess boys from the Tallapoosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
LOCAL GIRLS HEARD

Voices of Miss Elizabeth Roberts and Miss Augusta Vann, both of this city. were heard by Anniston radio fans on Saturday night from the radio station of the Louisville Courier Journal Miss Roberts sing ing three songs and Miss Vann giv- ing two readings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
PECK ELECTED

F, Taylor Peck was named com mander of Lamar Y Mcleod post, American Legion, at their annual meeting Saturday, succeeding Com mander James J. Alvarez Dr. John O. Rush and Douglas Harris were named vice commanders; II. Casey Bird, post finance officer; Dr. J.. Leslie Taylor, post historian, and Rev. Father John Stritch, s. J., of Spring Hill college, chaplain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18

and bears luscious fruit but because
 it will be an indication to a1I vis-
 itors Of the appreciation which the citizens of Mobile have for this great
 enterprise,' the resolution stated In addition the Mobile commissions CTS orderedtthat a Satsuma tree pre- scented to the city by Mr. McDermots
 be planted in a public park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
i.fanAND FUNERAL SUNDAY

Arriving in Anniston at 12:3c from Rtrmine ham Sunday the body of the late ]. NJ. LeGrand was carried from the station to the. home of pr. q. c, Williams at 1O5 Sixth street, east, the funeral services being held at o'clock by Rev l.. C. Branscomb.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

For Sale:-16O acres of fine farm
land within one mile of thriv
inH little town on the K l.
road in Kit Carson county.
Price and terms reasonable
For particulars address own
er. r. v. GRAY. 2256 Warren
Ave. Chicago. III. 45,f
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

For Sale:-FOrd Roadster. In
quire of C. +. Bogert. Chey.
enne Wells, Colo. As Ct
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

And speaking about the b. C.
o. !. getting back to pre-war basis
we have been authorized TO an
nounce that from this date on
that the price Of a good hair cut
will now set you hack Only forty
cents instead of fiftv and that a
nice shampoo has been reduced
t" the sum of forty cents.
These prices are now in effect at
the Pioneer Tonsorial Parlors.
Best rendered lard 15cts per
pound at the Liberty Market
The many Cheyenne Wells
friends of R. Lee Ross and Miss
hadnline Gregg. will be surprised
a. we'll AZ pleased. to learn that
they were married on Monday.
Jan. l6. at Sharon Springs, Kan.
1t the N. E. parsonage. These
Joung people very quietly slipped
GU. vi towaaud weEem married not
sven telling their closest friends
Of what was aboat - happen.
Ihry'are aow making their home
on y farsr near Arapahoe. The
X ''-' 'v'ss t',,:- ~,ar" friends.
"'s' '"r T. -rn II long hini i'sppy
h'-..nd life.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

J. W. Hagin. who was badly jolt
ed I'D with fliver a few weeks
ago and to 20 to the Kaufman
sanitarium for repairs, is able to
be I'D and around. and is making
himself useful as we'll as oanamen-
tai. Pat had no more than got
out of he'd when he was put on
the trail of short check artist
who has been passing worthless
notes around town.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

Best rendered lard 15cts pei
pound at the Liberty Market
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26
Treasurer's Notice On Re
quest For Tax Deed

To every person in actual possession or oe-
espancy Of the hereinafter described land. lot or
psmises. and to the person in whose name the
sane was taxed or specially assessed. ana to all
psons haying interest or title Of record In OF to
he same.
Notice is hereby given that on the 1ah day Of
pseember. 4. D. 1918. the following described
property situate In the County Of Cheyenne. and
Slate Of Colorado. to-wt:
Lots thirteen u3) to seventeen 40 both inclusive
In The town Of Cheyenne Wells. Block No. Thirty
four t34) First Addition was sold for the taxes for
Re year 1917. and purchased and purchased By
]. L. forker. who hath made request upon the
Treasurer Of said County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed for said year
lsi7 in the name Of Fred Sehrin. That the time
oi redemption Of said real estate from such tax
sale vii! expire on The twentieth day Of June
4 D. 1922. and unless redeemed on Or before
sa'd day deed will b issued therefore.
Dated this 2sth day Of Jan. A. D. 1922.
r. 4. PFoS1.
Treasurer Of the said County u Chsyenns.
Fin, pub Jan ae-Last pub Feb is. 1919 ~
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26
SALT IS REQUIRED BY cows
Best Plan - Place u In Sexes In Ward
Where Animal Can Lick u
at Will,

Salt IL required by all animals. The
dairy COW requires an ounce OF norr
day und while she should NJ gives
all she needs. she should not be forced
u tuke more than she wnns2 II IA
best. therefore, to give only small
quantity on the feed. mud to place roc'
suit In boxes In the yurd where sht
can lick It at will.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26
Public Sale

Having rented my farm. ! will
ii st public auction to the high
:, bidder, the following describ-
j property at my place located
Section 4 13 45. eight miles
nth and six west OF cheyenne
r.lls and seven miles northeast
\ Fist View. On
nouday, January 30th, 1922
ale to begin at ten o'clock sharp
Twenty-seven head of horses.
one registered Perchon stallion;
noe registered Jack, fifteen and
.ne.half hands high; about twen-
tv.fiye head OF horses ranging
from ten years old to yearlings.
Tbirty-six head of cattle. IL
head of good milk cows, three
fresh, the rest to freshen soon.
Seven head of coming yearlings;
ten head three year old heifers.
Eleven head of hogs. Four
head Of full-blood Duroc sows,
will furrow about May 1st; one
registered Duroc boar; one Chest
e White SOW and two pig four
fat hogs.
Farming machinery of all kinds
some household goods. chickens,
feed and other articles too num-
erous to mention.
The usual terms of a sale are
Riven. nine months time on ap-
proved security. Lunch will be
,erved on the grounds.
LJ. CROFT, Owner
Ben Brown, Auctioneer
J. E. Hayes, Clerk
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

Lost: Black enameled diamond
pin, set with two small diamonds
name Frances RinGler engraved
on back. Reward. Return to
Carroll Brown, Bank of Chey-
en- e Wells. "a ct
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

Big Community dance tomor-
row night.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-26

For Sale:-First grade third cut.
ting alfalfa hay. Inquire of
Don COrliss. Aft