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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
HAIR JERkED OUT
As GIRL WORKS IN
MILL At GADSDEN
Seriously Injured When Hair
Strands Catch in Machine.
Use Injunction Against
Liquor VioIators
GADsDEN BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD

0adSnen, AIR. Dec.
Miss Audrey Talent II years old.
an employe OF the Davis Alleet Ho-
siery mill On Locust street. WAS Sc
riously injured early today when she
reached across a pack and laid her
head against the guard over the pull
ley on the shaft which drives tho ma
chine. Several strands of her hair
caught In the pulley causing her head
to be drawn violently against the
guard.
She suffered SO many scalp wounds
that II was necessary for a surgeon to
take 40 stitches to close the scalp. A
large quantity of her hair was pulled
out by the roots. hut for tho guard
she probably would have been killed.
The little girl never became uncon-
scious, but nearly collapsed from loss
of blood as she entered the hospital.
Physicians say that while Miss Tai
lent was badly injured there is no
likelihood that the accident will be
fatal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
ALFALFA SHORT HOMES

A house famine faces Alfalfa, the
hustling neighbor of Gadsden. which
Is short five miles away. More
than 100 dwellings have been erect
ed the past year. yet the demand
has more than kept pace with the
builders and the city now faces a
famine in the way of dwellings as
every day people come to the city to
locate. many being brought there by
the superior school facilities of the
town. as the Etowah County High
school, rated as the best one in the
state, is located here, besides an ex-
ceedingly fine city school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
CLARK MAKES BOND IN
AUTAUGA MURDER CASE

Prattville, Ala. December 6.-(Spe
cial)--Eollowing a preliminary trial
here today before Judge NJ. A. era
ham, w. A. Clark, held on charge
of murder, was released under a
$4,000 bond. Clark Is charged with
the killing. of W. II. Bingham at
Autaugaville on November "a.
Alleged domestic uoubles In which
the daughter OF Clark was involved
are said to have been back of the
shooting. The court house was crowd
ed with several hundred people from
the Autaugaville nelghborhood where
the killing occurred. A number of
witnesses testified In the case. Bling
ham was shot twice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
ME RCHANTS READY.
FOR HUGE HOLIDAY
TRADE At JASPER.
Stores Are Being Decorated.
Highway Nears Completion.
Automobile Dealer
Moves
JASPER BUREAU |
THE AGE-HERALD
,Jeaner. Ala Dec. 9

The Christmas spirit is beginning
to be felt in Jasper. Local merchants
are decorating their windows. They
are more optimistic than they have
been at any time during the past
three years and expect the biggest
holiday trade since December 1918.
Business In walker county con-
tinues to establish new records and
the optimism that prevails among the
the merchants here is based upon
the fact that work is plentiful at the
mines and saw mills In this county.
Farmers are getting higher prices for
the products of their farms and the
first days of the holiday shopping
season are already beginning to fill
the stores.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
DIckIE FUNERAL ruuRsp.y

The body OF James A. G Dickle, 65,
who was killed at the Tenth street
crossing of the Southern near the
Kilby Car and Foundry company
plant late Tuesday afternoon, was
removed Wednesday to his late home
near sulphur Springs The funeral
services will be held at the Diekie
home at II o'clock Thursday morn
ing by the Rev. John Doss, and the
members of the Ohatehie Masonic
lodge. of which Mr.. Diekie had been
an active member for many years,
viii conduct the burial ceremony
at the Vlnson cemetery He Is sur
vived by his wife and two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Hop Francis. Jr., OF
Ohatchie and Mrs. Irene Hackney
OF near Lincoln.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
TO USE INJUNCTION

The federal authorities have de-
cided to use the powerful weapon of
the court injunction in order to more
effectively enforce the national pro-
hibltion laws In Gadsden, Alfalfa and
Alabama City and other places in
Etowah county and will make the
start early In the new year. accord
ing to A. j. Roberts. United States
deputy marshal, who has just re-
turned from a conference with Fed
eral Prohibition Commissioner Hayes
at Montgomery. He has instructions
to enJoin every whisky dealer and
maker in this district and he says he
will follow his instructions to the
letter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
ad N State N SeruedB By Copsof Correspondent
600 Miles Special Leased Wires From Alabama Center
1000 RAISED FOR
UNIVERSITY AT MOBILE

Mobile, Ala, December A.
Especial Subscriptions to the
University OF Alabama million dol
lar campaign. reported at
luncheon OF workers today,
amounted to $4,000. This brings the
total subscribed IN the two days
that the campaign has been IN
progress In Mobile 70 5000. Ten
teams headed by 7 NJ. stevens, Mo-
bile chairman, nave been Mt work
since Tuesday morning. Officials
expressed qualification at the pro-
gress of the campaign in Mobile
and confidence that It would be
successful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
FARMERS TURNING.
IN TUSCALOOSA To.
ORCHARD CULTURE
Birmingham Man to Set Ten
Acres in PecanS-Co- oper-
alive Order of Fruit
Trees Made
TUSCALOOSA REAU |
THE AGE HERALD

NJ II. Mcneil OF Birmingham. who
owns the Moon Lake Cattle Farm,
acre tract I'm pecan trees at once.
Tho recent orchard schools held un-
der the auspices OF the farm bureau
here have given great impetus to or
chard culture in this section A con-
Segment OF trees will arrive to-
morrow. consisting of 4ss trees of
various varieties for local residents
This is the first cooperative ship
rnent of fruit trees in tho history Of
the county and are shipped from
huntsville and Montevallo, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
YOUTH SENTENCED

Howard 1Vey was sentenced to-
cay by Judge Foster in the circuit
court To serve a term Of from three
to four years in tho penitentlary,
charged with the theft of an auto
mobile from Sam Glabaugh. cashier
of the educational bank 1vey was
arrested in Birmingham and the car
vas recovered by the police of that
city. He Is Il youth OF l. years and
there was some discussion in court
before the sentence was passed. He
stated he would not appeal the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
CoNDENsEs RECORD

Not to be outdone by other pro-
gressive county officials in the state.
James L. Draperfi circuit court clerk
of Morgan county, Is installing a con-
denstd record system in his office.
The installation of the new system
will permit a smaller number of
books to be kept and will facilitate
the handling OF the immense amount
of detail work in connection with
the office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
PAVE STREETS AND LAY
WATER MAINS AT SHOALS
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD
aI..faI..Il La. q !

A telegram has been received by
the Tri-CitIes Daily from the board
of director OF the Muscle Shoals Land
company in Detroit, in which Il is
stated that the directors have author
ICED the laying OF sidewalks in High
land park. the companys subdivision
adjacent to nitrate plant No. 2, and
theextensio of the water system to
tho subdivision. Twenty-Five tsars
arc engaged in grading the streets
The sidewalks will be five feet wide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
ALBANY MAN PATENTS
NEW OFFICE BL0TTER
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD

Otto Moebes. well known Albany
business, man, has received letters of
patent on a small device invented by
him for the. convenience OF bookkeep-
ers. The invention is called The
Handy Boy Blotter and Straight
edge" 1t consists of nickeled piece
of steel about four inches by three
inches in dimension, and is so ar
ranged that 1t Is held to the left hand
by elastic adjustable bands. On one
side is held blotter and the sther
side has straight edge ruler.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
START SEAL SALE

The Tuscaloosa County Tuber-
culosis League will start at once on
the Christmas Seal sale and to fol-
low the plans. which last year proved
successful. This was to mail 81
worth of seals to every substantial
citizen who they believed will pur-
chase this number, also stamped
envelope. Last year many envelopes
were returned with larger contribu-
lions than the seals eaIIed Tor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
HOMES nURGLARIzED

Two homes were visited by bur-
glars some time last night and they
were ransacked of several hundred
dollars worth of wearing apparel and
jewelry. The home of A. G.. Edwards
on South First street was entered by
way of window and the thief Sc
cured $40 raincoat, $40 watch. hat
and two fountain pens, valued at
$50 and 81 each. Burglars also en-
tered the home of w. f.. Mcdonald
on South Fourth street for the sec
ond time In the past few months and
secured clothing valued at almost
$780, Dogs were put on the trail
early this morning when discovered,
but so far no arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
MRS. YARBRoUGH DIES

Mrs. Lula Fits Yarbrough. aged
So years and whose home was at
Ashville, st. Clair county, died at a
local hospital here Wednesday. She
Is survived by her husband, John
Yarbrough, two sisters, Mrs. J. r..
Anderson of Turkeytown and Mrs,
w. G. Christopher of Gadsden, be-
sides several sons and daughters.
The remains were shipped to Ash
Vile for interment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

HOTEL CHANGES HANDS

The Admission hotel, located at the
corner % Tenth street and Wilmer
avenue. has changed hands this week.
M. Clifford. who has been operating
1t for eight years, having surrendered
his lease to the Calhoun Hotel com
pany. w. III. Jackson, owner and
operator Of the Piedmont Springs
hotel. has been placed In charge as
manager. and the announcement was
made "Wednesday that the greater
Part OF the ground floor of the big
building would be transformed into
five modern store rooms. three to face
on Wilmer avenue and two to face
Tenth street
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
ATTEND SCHOOL MEET

Tuscaloosa will be well represented
at the annual Parent Teacher con-
ference in Birmingham this week
Among those who left today to at
tend the meeting We're Mrs. Oar
ringer. Mrs. Henry Baker. Mrs. Will
eanty. Mrs. Wesley Powers. Mrs
Jessie Maxwell Mrs. l.. Resented
and Mrs. A. l.. McDuff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
AID COMMUNITY CHEST

The first days work of the various
committees who have the community
chest drive in charge reported SPLEEN
did results and several thousand dol
lars subscribed and they state that
it will be an easy matter to secure
the necessary $4,000 which is the
amount necessary to run the vari-
Gus charitable institutions of the
city next year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
l<IWANIANs Fleet

The annual election Of officers #
the Kiwanls club was held today and
resulted as follows: Owen Merieith.
president. Parker Persons, vice pres
ident; Lee Biggood, second vice pres
ident; James A. Anderson. secretary:
Charles Finn. treasurer. The new
directors are: Tom Hill. Hayes
Tucker. T. b. Werner. James Free,
Henry Summerville.
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HOLD CONFERENCE

Pastors and representatives of
practically every Methodist church in
the Decatur district attended an an
nual conference Of the church leaders
or the district here Wednesday,. Plans
for activity of the church were dis
cussed and the annual budget from
the conference was accepted. The
budget this year is for s16.977 an In
crease of about $1,000 over last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
LEASES FARM

G. d. Kellar, who has been operat
Ing farm beyond Alfalfa. has leased
it to two young men of Gadsden,
Thomas and Midgely, who have
sowed so acres in crops and will put
in a large acreage in potatoes next
year. Kellar leaves this week for
Orlando, Fla. where he owns an
other farm and will enter the mar
ket gardening business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
MEruoDIsTs no MrEr

The first quarterly conference for
this conference year will be neld
with the Methodist church next sun
day Rev. w l., Morris. the new pas
tor. being host. Rev. $. t. Slaton,
presiding elder of Gadsden, viii be
in charge and preach at the morning
service, after which an old-fashioned
quarterly conference dinner viii be
spread.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
UNUSUAL BRAND CLAY
is FOUND NEAR JASPER
JASPER BUREAU |
THE AGE-HERALD Y

John T. Grace OF Oakman
brought to Jasper Wednesday a
specimen of peculiar looking
clay or soft stone which he has
recently found in large quantities
on one OF his farms. The spesi
men that Mr.. Grace had with him
looked somewhat like chalk, but
is chocolate in color. 1t was soft
enough to be cut with knife,
Mr.. Grace says this peculiar
found substance is as black as
tar when first taken out OF the
ground. 1t is found in great
quantities beneath a thin bed Of
chalk.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
HITS asILENTv poLIcEMoy

Deputy Sheriff Clyde Sharpe Of
Hartselle is recovering from minor
injuries about the face when his au-
tomobile collided with traffic sign
in Albany. The deputy was tempo1
rarily blinded by downpour of rain
and drove his machine into the silent
policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
PRAISES PoULTRY SHOW

The second annual chicken Show
of the Marshall County Poultry as
ISOLATION opened its doors today with
over 500 chickens on display and
Mrs. Florence Forbes, who is judg
ing the show, states that it is far
superior to the show held last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
RAILROAD INJUNCTION

Contendlng That the public Service
commission exceeded it's authority
when 1t ordered the Nashville, Chat
tanooga and St Louis railroad to
provide cars for the transportation
Of cotton from Albertvil1e. the rail-
road Wednesday afternoon obtained a
temporary restraining order from the
federal court which will prevent the
commission from enforcing its order
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
GRAN DLODGE OPENS

Members of the grand lodge, An
cient Free and Accepted Masons of
Alabama, began the annual session
of the grand lodge in the Masonic
temple Wednesday afternoon with
an attendance so great the audito-
rum was OVERLOOKING. A great ma
jority of the subordinate lodges of
the stateSwere represented and lead
ing Masons pronounced this meet
ing was the greatest in the history
of the lodge with the attendance
lrpassing anything of the past
The first session was devoted to
reports OF the officers and commit
tees. Julian F. Spearman of Annis-
ton, grand master. presided at the
session, and delivered his annual
address at the first meeting. Paul
II. Murphy, grand master of Missis-
sippi. was visitor during the day.
and delivered an address.
No session was held during the
afternoon and a great majority of
the visitors took a special train
which carried them to Dingley, near
Montgomery. where the afternoon
was spent in an inspection of the
state home for widows and orphans
of Masons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
MOSQUITOES ACTIVE

Mosquitoes in considerable num-
bers are causing much comment and
annoyance here this week. Jasper
people had hopes that the recent cold
spell had eliminated all the mos
quitoes. but the pests became active
again with the return of warm
weather. Fighting mosquitoes in
December is an unusual experience
for the people here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
BRANNoN MADE PRESIDENT

Or. w. H. Brannon, secretary Of the
Calhoun County Medical society, was
elected as president OF that body at
the regular meeting held on Tuesday
afternoon at the Alabama hotel while
DR.. Gerald Woodruff was elected as
secretary at the mass meeting. Dr.
G. c. Hamilton of Jacksonville was
CHOSEN as vice president DR. c. Hal
Cleveland being elected to a position
as a member of the board Of censors
for the county organization.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

Chief Ross Bates and several as
slstants will pour out 80 gallons of
corn whisky into the gutter in the
presence of the public. Chief Bates
states that all whisky captured dur
ing his term of office will be de-
stroyed just as soon as the arrested
party has been tried.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
LOADED BARGE ARRIVES

The barge Gulfport discharged Il
large cargo of merchandise here last
night. The barge left this morning
for Blrmlngport with u big con-
signment OF manganese orc from
South America.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
INSPECT NEW PRoPERTH

Fullenwider Bros. OF Birmingham.
who recently purchased the Burk
Auto company, effective January /.
wers here today looking over their
property TheSnew purchasers also
will inspect tht plants in Athens and
in other north Alabama cities in
which the firm operates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

DIR. Carlton, NJ. D., returned mis-
sionary from India. has been a guest
here of DR.. and Mrs. W. NJ Blair for
the past week. and on Sunday eve.
ming gave a talk at the Presbyterian
church on India, which was heard
by large number of attentive hear
ers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

Lewis Odom, Jasper automobile
dealer. has moved to Dora where he
will go into the automobile business.
He win be agent for the Ford Motor
company at Dora.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
COMPLETING HIGHWAY

The new highway In course of con-
struction between Dora and Summit
is nearly completed. The contractor
expects to be ready to commence
putting gravel on it within the next
few DAYS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
"TRUsTYs sTRAYs AWAY

Arthur Snyder, who was serving a
sentence of six months on the
changing on a sentence from the
mayors court for operating a whisky
joint. strayed from the camp some
time Tuesday. but the fact was kept
secret by the Officers until Wednes-
day morning. Snyder was .trusty"
and drove wagon to town Tuesday
to have some work done, and while
waiting went over TO Alabama City to
visit his wife and he has not been
seen since
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
yJNrwAx ELEcTR0CUTED

Robert Byrd, lineman for the
Montgomery Street Railway company
and former resident of Mobile, was
electrocuted while seeking to olsen
tangle two live wires at Moulton and
Ripley streets late Wednesday after
noon Byrd and a negro helper re-
ceived about 1900 volts and Byrd
was killed instantly but the negro
probably will recover.
A high voltage wire had dropped
on a low voltage wire and Byrd was
seeking to remove the high voltage
wire when 1t fell to the ground and
struck him and the negro. Byrd's
mother, Mrs. Mary J. Byrd. still re-
sides in Mobile and the body will be
shipped to Mobile for burial Thurs
day. Byrd was 81 years old and had
resided in Montgomery five years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
FARM BRINGS s1s,44o

The G. w Meeks farm IN East
Gadsden on the Hokes bluff pike and
consisting of 2S6 acres. improved.
with fine dwelling. silo. barns and
several acres in Strawberries, was
sold at public auction by the ]. P.
King Auction company to J. w. NJ
Sims for s1S,440
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
AHMED rnnlnI-nGLAns

The Ashvllle Savings bank has re-
Gently Installed the Analin system Of
burglar proof locks. together With
gas. which has saved nearly 100
banks up to this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
TAX COLLECTOR NAMED

w c. Campbell of Geneva Wed
nesday was appointed tax adjuster of
Geneva county by the state tax COM
mission. He will succeed r. ]. Pur-
Wis, who was killed accidentally
when he fell from a window of
two-story buildin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

board OF revenue and L. NJ Duncan.
state director of the federal extern
tion work in Alabama. l.. A. Ed
mondson, county demonstration
agent. will remain in Montgomery
county and will be given the assist
ance of another agent. The farm
extension department has realized for
several months that the work in
Montgomery county was too heavy
for one man and Mr.. Duncan stated
that the new plan eontemplates much
better activity in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

Miss Lydia Eustis of ngham,
field representative OF the Alabama
Chiidren's Aid society. who Is in
Gadsden assisting in the community
chest drive for funds here. address,
ed the RotarIans at their luncheon
TODAY
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
BURTON FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for Edward R.
Burton, we'll known business man Of
Montgomery, were held Mt st. John
Episcopal church Wednesday after
noon and the body was buried at
lakewood cemetery. Mr.. Buttons
death occurred suddenly at his home
here Tuesday night and came as a
shock % Montgomery as he had
never been i'll.
He was the fourth member OF the
vestry of st. John'se church to die
during the year. He was a member
of the Rotary club and the club. after
adopting memorial resolutions at its
weekly meeting Wednesday. ad-
journed out OF respect to Mr.. Burton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
MOVE TO BIRMINGHAM

Capt. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Hurt
are to REMOVE to Birmingham, where
Captain Hurt has been assigned to
national guard duty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

until the federal court has reviewed
the case. The temporary restraining
order was granted by Judge Henry
B. Clayton.
The railroad alleged IN Its petition
that It's failure to move the cotton is
due to the car shortage. that cars
cannot be obtained to transport the
normal business of the railroad and
that the public service commission
has no authority to order the rail-
road to provide cars during the short
age. The public service commission
IN Its order, issued two weeks ago,
directed the railroad, beginning at
once. to accept cotton when rendered
for transportation and to issue bills
of lading to the shipper, which will
protect the shippers from loss while
the cotton is in the hands of the rail-
road
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
SELMA Man FREED

Grover L. Mccall. young man OF
Selma. was acquitted OF the murder
or Ben Wright at Pine Level by an
other jury in the circuit court
Wednesday, The acquittal followed a
trial which began Tuesday morning,
The state charged that Mccall shot
and killed Wright because Wright
made a report reflecting on him in
the village, while Mccall insisted that
he was forced to fire to save his
own life as Wright advanced upon
him with a knife. Mccall, although
a citizen of Selma, had been en-
rloyed temporarily at Pine Level by
a lumber company.