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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
NJ FAIL LURES IN NORTH ALABAMA,
 COURT REPORTS
Good Business Conditions Re. fIected in Lack of Bank ruptCieS Prominent
 Madison Planter Dies
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD s HunfGvitIe Ala Dee

In the last three months there haw been no mercantile failures in nortE Alabama, no petitions having been filed Tn Inc bankruptcy court hers within that time. The protraeted railroad shopmens strike and the ae- tivity of furnishing merchants in col lecting up back accounts and fore- closing mortgages accounts for the greater than usual run of labor and farmer petitions in the bankruptcy court. according to Referee Jere Mur- phy
 Clarence Beasley, prominent citizen, and one of the most extensive plan tation operators in Madison county, died Saturday afternoon at the family home on Pulaski pike from the ef- fleets of q bursted blood vessel in the brain. He was stricken just two weeks before his death and during last week had been reported much improved, but there was a sudden change for tho worse and death en- sued. He was 63 years old and is survived by his wife. two daughters, Mrs. k. r. Weeden and Mrs. M. u. Griffin, and a son, Clarence Beasley. all of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
Amusenents
SHOOTING NOVELTY ACT
 FEATURE AT LOEW,S

At the Gun Club" is the title of one of the feature acts of the vaude- vile bill at Loews Bijou for the first half of this week, and in this act General Pisano and Company of- fer what is declared to be the best shooting novelty of it's kind, includ ing such feats as the lighting of matches with bullets shot from the balcony and snuffing them, and others equally startling.
 Other acts include Silvers and Ber- ger in "Electrology," comedy black face skit; Helen Evan and George Hoey in the comedy skit eTypes-S- Writers" Berrie and Bonnie will of fer some brilliant moments from musical shows and Blum Brothers, described as Modern Exponents of Extraordinary Equilibrium"
 A story ofAthe west, "Moonshine Valley" William Fox production, with William Farnum as the star, is the screen feature for the first half of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
.EUFAULA YOUTH DIES
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Eufaula, Ala, December 3.-(Spe- cialt)-Roy Smith. aged r. son of James Smith of Georgetown, Ga, was killed Saturday night at 9 o'clock, when the meat market truck he was driving to Eufaula coiiided with a Buick car driven by Jim Foster, a negro. who was also hurt. Foster IS in jail charged with violating traffic laws and causing the death of young Smith.
 The accident occurred half way between Georgetown and Eufaula. Both cars were demolished. Young Smith was popular student of the Eufaula High school until the family recently moved to Georg He died one hour after the collision. Funeral services will be held Monday at Georgetown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
Agras Ne News Page Serud Correspondent And Oue 600 Miles Of Special Leased Wires From Alabama Center
LIGHT PLANT SELLS
 TO POWER COMPANY

Dadevl1le, Ala. December g. Special. )-The Dadeville munic- ipal electric light plant was sold by the council at a special meet ing last night to the Alabama Power company for $50, The authority to sell was granted them in a recent election.
 A second bid was before the body from the Alabama Water company. but the council decided to retain the water works plant, the latter bid including the water plant. The power company will begin immediate reconstruction of the electric lines; also the erec- ton of sub-station to cut in on the heavy voltage wires which pass just outside the city limits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
ROTAR|ANs WILL
 GIVE PROGRAM AT OHATCHIE SCHOOL
Man Wounded in TaIIadegS County Reported Better. AnniSton Legion Play
 Is PoStptoned
ANNIST0N BUREAU l
 THE AGE HERALD Auniaton. Ala. Dec. & 4

ohataehie school will get the next entertainment to be staged by the minstrel artists of the Anniston Rot ary club for having made the highest score in perfect attendance of pupils during the month of October, the school program having been started by the giving of an entertainment at the Sulphur Springs school last month.
 School authorities of the county re port that marked improvement has been shown during october in the scores made by the different schools in the county, the offer of the Rotar ians to give a free entertainment each month for the schools making the highest average in attendance having created wide interest among the students of the county.
 The date for the Rotary show at Ohatchie has not been given out but Prof. Reuben Self and the other teachers in the progressive commu= nity will stage fitting welcome for the Anniston players when they stage their performance there some time in December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
WOMAN OFF|CIA IF ETOWAH COUNTY. COURT SUCCUMbS'
Miss Crocheron Had Been Prominent in Child Well fare Work-Gazias
 Bound Over
GADSDEN BUREAU 1 THE AGE-HERALD ! Gatisden. Ala. Dec. 5

Miss Mabel Crocheron, probation officer of the Etowah county juvenile court. who was operated upon for appendicitis. died Saturday night. Miss Crocheron was in a critical con- dition when it was determined that an operation was necessary and there was grave doubt as to the outcome. She never rallied from the operation.
 Miss Crocheron was member of one of the old and influential fam files of this city and several years ago she prepared herself for juvenile probation work and was largely in strumental in having the probation court organized for this county. She was a hard and consistent worker and did splendid work in this county. She was the daughter of H. P. Cro- cheron and a sister-in-law of Lee Whorton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
MILLPORT PEOPLE, ARE INTERESTED1N
 DRAINAGE PROJECT

Millport, Ala, December 3.-(Spe- cial.)-The people of Millport and this entire section are very much interested in the government project of straightening the small creek north of Millport by digging a ditch 70 feet wide and about nine or ten feet deep as the new bed of the creek, thus draining all the lands parallel with the creek.
 A great amount of good land has been rendered unfit for use because of the lack of drainage and the agri- cultural possibility of many acres in the river bottom has been looked upon as nothing. The new project undertaken by the government Is now planned in detail. and 1t is un- derstood that the machinery is now at Fayette, about 20 miles east of Millport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
NOW UNLAWFUL TO
 DAM UNNAVGABLE
 STREAMS OF STATE
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU i
 THE AGE- HERALD Montgomery, Ala. Dec. 3

In order to prevent the spread of malaria in Alabama, the state board of health will claim supervision of all work of impoundlng waters In Ala bama except navigable streams, in the future, and no person will be per mitted to impouud any waters within one mile of human habitation with out a written permit of the board of health. Announcement was made by the board of health today that rules and regulations have been adopted for the impounding of waters except navigable streams, authority for such supervision being given to the board of health by the health laws enacted in 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
EDWARD DOTY BUYS
 LAFAYETTE PAPER

LaFayette, Ala. December B. Special )-The Lafayette Sun, the official disseminator of news to the citizens of Chambers county has been sold by it's owner and editor. Sam H. Oliver. The plant was sold to Edward Doty of Tus- caloosa. and he will assume charge at once. it is understood.
 Mir. Doty was formerly editor of the Tuscaloosa News and was Judge Brnndon's campaign man. ager in his successful race for governor last August. The con sideration for the deal is not known. The LaFayette Sun is a weekly newspaper published at LaFayette. Ala, and is one of the best weeklies in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
WOULD POSTPONE HEARING

The Gadsden Chamber of Com merce is preparing a request which it will lay before the Alabama public service commission asking post ponement of the hearing of the re- quest of the railroads for an increase in the minimum carload weight of stoves for shipment, which comes up next Monday. The chamber claims that it has not had time to prepare it's case. It is proposed to raise the minimum rate from 1S,000 to 24,000 pounds, which, in effect, would mean an increase in rates, and would force a great many of the stove makers of the state out of business. Gadsden has a large stove foundry which, it is said, would He greatly handicapped by the increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
GADSDEN CONCE RN RAISES 1,5OO MEN
 BY 1O PER GENT
Wage Advance Welcomed by EmpIoyes of Dwight Com pany-HardWare Man
 Uses No Outside Aerial
GADSDEN BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD Gadsden- Ala nec- X

When the Dwight Manufacturing company at Alabama City paid off its 1,5o0 employees yesterday afternoon the workmen were agreeably sur prised to find an increase of 10 per cent in their wages included in the pay envelopes. The increase had been posted but the employees were not aware that 1t would date back two weeks. It was a most accept able gift to every one and many smiling faces was the result. The Dwight company is at present having a remarkable run of business.
 USES NO OUTSIDE AERIAL
 Manager J. c. Sproul of the Gads- den Hardware company. has stretched his aerials in the attic at his home and he is getting splendid results and can hear all that is going on from the large broadcasting stations. MT. Sproul has four parallel wires g feet long strung from gable to gable to the other under the roof which gives good service and at the samc time are hidden from view and do- ing away with the unsightly poles and cross arms that are necessary with the outside aerial.
 MT. Sproul has gone further than this and has perfected small port able aerial which can be carried un- der the arm or packed with other luggage when one goes on a camp ing trip. It Is in the shape of a square frame about three feet square and carries 200 feet of antenna. The frame is made of an inch and a quarter material with diagonals of the same demensions nailed in from opposite corners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
STILL MAKING 15O
 GALL LONS EACH DAY
 FOUND IN MADISON
Small Brewery of 500- Gallon Capacity Unearthed, 5000 Gallons Beer Destroyed.
 Operators Flee
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Huntsville Ala Dec 3

What is believed to be one of the largest illicit stills ever scooped up in Alabama was destroyed in a raid up Rock Creek valley late last night by revenue agents and state officers. The plant consisted of a wooden tank of 500 gallons capacity heated by a series of steam pipes from large boiler 1t is estimated that the out put was about t50 gallons of liquor a day. More than 5000 gallons of beer was destroyed The still was warm. and it is. believed the operators were warned Sf the coming of the raiders by q sentinel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
DIR. RANDOLPH SPEAKS

Rev Jacob David, recently from de- vastated smyrna. and Rev. oscar De- Wolf Randolph of Birmingham spoke at the Lyric theatre Sunday afternoon at mass meeting which was called by the Near East relief committed Dr. David escaped from Smyrna when 1t was burned by the Turks and will tell his personal experiences there and the great need of the peo- pie for help from America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
"TOILERs OF THE sEAn

From the Scientific American.
 v Victor Hugo's story of man being attacked by a devil-fish (so-calied) has thrilled the spines of several gem erations. We now have eonfirma- ton of the gruesome incident, for a fishing boat was attacked by a giant octopus, near the Island of Jersey. or near the exact location in the story. The fight was heroic one. for one man was dragged over board. and only escaped by chance. The boat was almost capsized by the terrible inhabitant of the sea. Finally, with the aid of knives and boathooks. the monster released its
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
MODERNIZED VERSION OF
 FRAMING OF THE sHREW,

In his production of Flaming of the Shrew." Fritz Leiber, who comes with his company to the Jefferson theatre next week in repertory. has a modernized version of this mirthfuI farce. This piece, which is tastefully staged and played with speed. in- cludes the infrequently offered in auction scene, a Imaginable prologue play itself.
 The central role of the rich lords romantic young son, Petruchia, is played by the star Miss Olive Oliver plays Katherine; Virginia Bronson, Blanca, and the low comedy part of Grumio falls to the amusing jany, Robert Strauss, the others be- ing cast in amiable roles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
RAIN NEEDED

Rain came to this valley Friday, though not in sufficient quantity to meet the needs. 1t has been the dry est fall season for years, and much inconvenience on account of scarcity of water has been the result. Many wells which have heretofore afforded plenty of water are dry. and in many instances the resort to hauling water in many localities has been necessi- tated. Parties who have large numbers of cattle have had to drive them to the creeks nearby in order to satisfy their thirst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
DR. DROWN TO ATTEND
 COLLEGE CONVENTION

Dr. C. A. Brown. assistant su- perintendent of public schools, will leave Monday for New Orleans to att tend convention of the Southern Association of Colleges and second- ary Schools.
 He is member of the commission on accredited schools, whose function it is to pass on applications from in stitutions of learning for admission to the association.
 At present, only one Alabama col lege. the University of Alabama, is accredited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
 ANDAL USlA KlWANIS CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

Andalusla. Ala, December 3.-tSpe- cial)--T. Baron Gibson was elected president of the Andalusia Kiwans club for the ensuing year at the reg ular meeting; R. N Mcleod was elected first vice president: J. T. Brown. second vice president and Rivers wiggins was reelected secre- tary- treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
LOCAL WOMAN CHOSEN
 ON EXECUTIVE BOARD

Chattanooga. December 3.--W. W. Merriman of Atlanta was reelected president of the Southern Commercial Teachers association at the conclud- ing session of the first annual con- vention here today.
 Other officers are: First vice presi- man, Atlanta, Ga.; first vice presi- dent: M. H. Bowen, Columbia, S c.; second vice president, C. w. Edmond son, Chattanooga, Tenn; secretary, Alice V. Wylie, Memphis; treasurer, Clarke E. Harrison, Atlanta, Ga.; executive committee: R. H. Lindsey. Ky; Mrs. Gertrude DeAr- mond, Birmingham. Ala; Mrs. s. F. Avatte, Greenville. 8. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
 MONROE COUNTY FARMER INDICTED FOR PEONAGE

Mobile, Ala, December a.-(spe- cia1)-Four indictments charging violation of the national peonags laws were returned against J. B. Me Emerson, prominent planter of Nada- was, Monroe county, by the federal grand jupy, sitting for the November term, which adjourned late Saturday night, after being in session since Monday. It is alleged that McPher- son forced negroes to work on his plantation. some of which he never paid. He was given a preliminary hearing before United States Commis. sicner J. Irwin Burgett here a few days ago and. released on bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
B R DS PLENT|FU UL IN NORTH ALABAMA;
 HUNTERS ACT I'VE.
HartselIe Masonic Lodge Se- leCts Delegates For State Meeting--Dry Weather
 Causes Forest Fires

.Hartselle. Ala, December S.-(Spe- cial.)-Birds were never more plenti- full than at this time in the county, and sportsmen here who annually shoulder the gun and go in quest of them are meeting fine results. There are two reasons, the strict enforce ment of the game laws and the fact that the weather has been very pretty during the breeding season. Hunters report extra large covies this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
WOODS BURNING

There has been decidedly more wood fires over the country during the last eight weeks than perhaps in any similar period of time. Great damage has been done to the young timber thereby, as great areas of wooded lands have been swept by flames. Much of this has resulted along the railroad line caused by sparks presumably from the passing engines.
 There has been no concerted effort to suppress them, in most instances the land burning over and ceasing because of broken connection with fields
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
WOUNDED MAN nErrER

Herman Gauntt. who was shot three times by Unice Bannister near Silver Run in Talleadega county Thursday night, and who was at first thought to be fatally wounded, was reported Sunday to be resting comfortably, neither Of the wounds having indications of being fatal, according to physicians attending nm.
 Bannister used 45-caliber auto matte pistol in shooting Gauntt, two of the bullets taking effect in the body and the third one grazing one of his arms No arrests have been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
LEGION HAS HOME

The Etowah county post American Legion today realized a part of their three year old dream when the papers were signed and the first pay ment made for a home. The old Kittrell home on Coosa river. located in one of the most beautiful spots in the city, with a large park on one side and the Coosa river on the other. and within a block of the Rainbow Drive and three blocks of the city, it is an ideal place. There is a large two story frame building situated on the seven acre lot and 1t was all secured for $6,000 The post will at once make plans for the improvement of the property and the post will nave splendid home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Eddie Strong to James M. Gill, hardware merchant and president of the city council of Huntsville. was announced yesterday by MT. and Mrs, Mastin Strong. pa rents of the bride. MT. CHI, Miss Strong and Mir. and Mrs. Albert Wat ldns motored to Murfreesboro, Tenn, on Thanksgiving Day and the we'd ding ceremony was performed there. MT. Gill and bride will make a short honeymoon tour before coming to HuntsVille Co reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
PLAN JOINT CLUB

The committees recently named to represent both Albany and Decatur in the negotiations looking to the creation of civic organization to work for the growth of the Twin Cities, will hold their initial meeting Tuesday night, it was announced to- day by W. W. Rahm. The meeting will be held at 7:90 o'clock at the J. H. Calvin Grocery company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
EASTMAN BuYs INTEREST

J NJ. Eastman. leading business man and manufacturer. has pur- chased an interest in the big depart ment store of the Malone Woodruff company with the reorganization of the concern, and will have an active part in ths management of the local store in future.
 ". ". Woodruff of Rome, will con tinue 10 serve in the capacity of president of the concern. while J. w. Malone will continue in the capacity of general manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
SELECT DELEGATES

Hartselle lodge, A. F. x A. NJ, at recent meeting. designated certain of their members 10 attend the ses
 sion of the grand lodge which meets In Montgomery next week. Among the number who will go from here is Grand Tiler Charles Walker. Mir Walker is one of the most enthusias- tic Masons in the county, and has not missed attending a session of the grand lodge In the past 30 years. He is called in frequently to officiate 1t the initiation in many of the lodges of the county, and performs the duty in a most impressive man ner. The local lodge at this point is one of the largest here, and is constantly receiving new members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
DeARMAN FUNERAL SUNDAY

A large number of friends gathered at the home of the late Mrs. w. J. De- Arman, about a mile from DeArman- vile Sunday afternoon for the fu- neral services over her remains. the services being performed in an inn pressive manner by Rev. II. F.. Whittle.
 Mrs. DeArman died at her home Saturday after long and useful life in the DeArmanville section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
HORSESHOE PITCHER WINS

c. c. Davis. national horseshoe pitching champion. left today forsst. Petersburg, Fla, where he expects to spend the winter and desend his title against all ehallengers Mir Davis defeated c. A. Giant, champion of Alabama and Pennsylvania in a match here by scoring 94 ringers and 2t doubles to Giants 52 ringers and 4 doubles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
PLAN NEW CHURCH

At meeting of the congregation of the First Baptist church Sunday morning the deacons, who have had under consideration the negotiations for the purchase of a suitable lot for the location of new church eoifice, recommended the purchase of two lots on South Sixth street from Mrs. J. T. Cathey for the new build ing and 8 home for the minister. :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
 SHEFFIELD NEWS CLUB
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD | ShaffiaId Ala naa Y 1

The Methodist Mems club. with membership of TO, held its monthly banquet Friday night at which the new minister, Rev. L. G. Sturdivant, was enthusiastically. welcomed. The following officers were elected for this conference year: P. S. Milner, president; Eli Haggard, vice pres ident; T. T. Sterling, secretary treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
LIEUTENANTs LEAVE

Lieuts. c. M. Anderson and o. P. Brown, who have been in the city since last Monday. left Saturday night to return to their permanent stations at Scott Field, Belleville, Ill, their dirigible and car having been shipped back to that point from Camp Mcclellan during the past week.
 The two army airmen were blown 800 miles out of their course last Monday by a strong north wind while making a trial flight In a small diri- gible at Scott Field and landed at a point in the mountains ten miles west of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
LEGION SHOW POSTPONED

The musical comedy show. MT. and Mrs. Polly Tick" scheduled to have been given here on December 5 under the auspices of the American legion has been postponed for one week and will be presented under more favor able conditions on the later date.
 Rehearsals are being held with the entire cast of characters taking part each night and when the show Is ready an evening of real fun Is promised to Anniston by the former service men who are handling the event for December 12. ~f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
ANpALusIA WEDDING

A wedding of much interest throughout Andalusia and it's vicinity was solemnized Sunday morning at Pensacola when Miss Mamie Laura Prestwood. formerly of this city, bs- came the bride of MT Willard R. Warfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-04
 MAJOR JEFFREY HoNoRED

Major W. A Jeffrey. commander of the Fifty-fifth machine gun squad TOT of the Alabama national guard and one of the five national guard officers of the United States to be chosen for special instruction at Washington, D. Cl. beginning Decem- Der {. left Andahsia Sunday to at tend the school next week.