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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02

be figured on straight 60 per cont. assessed valuation, taken directly from the county tax books. Hereto fore. tho figures as shown by the loo per cent and then cut in half. thus making licenses payable on 50 per cent of assessed value.
 A change in the "bracketins" of tho different classifications of gross business was also abandoned by the city. It had been proposed that these brackets would be made smaller. causing many businesses to come under a higher license rate. Merchants protested against this.
 Tho license SO far as merchandise stocks are concerned will remain the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD SATURDAY., DECEMBER 2. 1922
Guests Steal Lamps and Custodian Turner Says He
 Will Close Winter Haven

Tramps and other members of the "idle class" will not find a haven of rest in the Hobbies of the eity hall this coming winter, ac- cording to l. C. Turner, custodian If the city hall building. He said hat during the past cold spells, men of leisure" were wont to spend the evening In the warm iobbies of the building and often times the whole night. However, of late these men have been rsking electric light globes, radiator ac- sessories and other things of value that could be easily carried away and disposed of for break last money" and as a result Mir. Turner said that hereafter all un- iesirables found in the Hobbies of the building will be arrested for gagrancy. 'Tis cruel, cruel world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
SURFACING IS STARTED ON VANDERBILT ROAD

Laying of asphalt surface on the two-mile section of the Vanderbilt city, county highway started Friday. according to street department off cials at the city hall. Brick founda- tion on this road has been completed. and the laying of the asphalt top will require about GO days. This work is being done by the. DeShazo Construc- tion company.
 Asphalt work on the Fairfield Fairview road another int city and county highway. has been in progress about a week. It will be retarded, however, because all of the founda- ton has not been completed
 This work Is being done by Mitch ell Brothers Construction company and embraces 21a mile stretch. The completion of the project will con sume more than 60 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
HAPPENINGS at COLLEGES
HOWARD

HOWARD
 Col. T. O. Smith, president of the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank, spoke at Howard during chapel pe- riod Friday. His subject was Char acter.' He made the assertion that during the war 1t was only in the south that true American spirit was found to any extent.
 Mrs. Caroline P. Engstfeld, of the city library, and library advisor for Howard. has consented to give a special course in library work for those students who intend working in that field after leaving college. According to Mrs. Engstfeld, the de- mand for librarians is constantly growing. She said that high schools all over the country were rapidly be- ing standardized, at that they each had to have at least 500 volumes in their library. The course will begin immediately.
 The Ensley- Howard club and the Central l-Howard club met Friday. Shortly the Ensley-Howard club will bring outfits edition of the Crimson, the Howard student paper.
 BLRMINGHAM-SOUT
 Six delegates are representing Bir- mingham- Southern at tho students volunteer conference now in session at the University of Alabama. Those representing Birmingham-So Southern are Hugh Hughes, Eigin Mellonn, Oscar Muchado of Brazil, Miss Lois Caldwell. Taylor Kirby and William Felkins. The conference will con tinue through Sunday.
 Dean Ludd M. Spivey is in charge of the college department of the Owenton Methodist church, it was announced Friday from the office of the president More than 100 college students are enrolled In the Owenton Sunday school
 W. W. Hale, business manager of the Gold and Black and manager of the Glee club at Birmingham-South- ern college. has been confined to the college infirmary for a few days with the dengue fever but was re- ported better yesterday. MT. Hale Is expected to be out again within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02

JefrerSon-"The Circle"
 Lyric-f<eith vaudeville and pie turc.
 Bijou-Loew vaudeville and picture.
 Travellers club luncheon.
 Camp Hardee nt |. M. (. A. at 2 o'clock.
 Credit Men Meet-The associated retail credit men held their regular meeting on Wednesday of this week on account of the regular date falling on Thanksgiving Day. The discus sien of post-dated checks was con tinued from the previous week. The usual routine of exchanging informa- tion on delinquent debtors took place
 Marriage and Diyorce-County off cials issued ITO marriage licenses during the month of November, but the net result was offset somewhat by the granting of g divorces. Fig ures were not available for compar- ing the November license with those issued in october. There was slight increase in divorces, October reports showing 69.
 Held for Jasper-Wil1 Bray, alias Johnson, Irene Bray and Louise John son are being held in the city jail pending the arrival of authorities
 
 for alleged forfeiture of bond. The Jasper authorities are expected to ar rive in Birmingham Saturday.
 Car Derniled-Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company's Eff teenth street car No. 475 was derailed at the corner Of Third avenue and Nineteenth street Friday afternoon Traffic was congested for several minutes.
 Police Lights Out--The lights in the police court and a number of of- fices in the city hall building were extinguished for an hour late Friday afternoon by the removal of a fuse in the fuse box at the bottom of the side stairway leading from the doors of the court room.
 Negro Woman Cut-Lottie Tilley, negro, 1401 Fourth avenue, north, was cut about the body by an unknown negro at s21 Fourth avenue, north, Friday afternoon. She was taken to the Hillman hospital. Officers EIected--Jay Smith, pres ident of the Jay Smith Lumber com pany, was elected president of the Wholesale Lumbermens club of Bir- mingham at the regular meeting of the club Tuesday. The following off, ficers were also elected for the com ing year: Bert w. Morgan, first vice president; J. McMurray Griffith. second vice president; Arthur J. Ribe, secretary and treasurer. Veterans to Meet-Camp Hardee will meet in the Y. M. C. A. building at 2 o'clock Saturday. Singers to Redistribution Sa- cred Harp singing class will hold sacred song service at the court house at l o'clock Sunday. A. A. Jackson, chairman, will direct the program A number of well known singers will be present. Dr. Hendrix Returns-Dr. w. R. Hendrix, pastor of Highlands Meth odist church, who, with Judge Dan A. Greene. has spent the past two weeks at Magnolia, on the coast, has returned. pr. Hendrix had been III with severe attack of laryngitis and went away on a vacation to recu perate. He will fill his pulpit at both the morning and the evening services at Highlands Methodist church Sun day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
School For Negro Veterans

A vocational school for negro ex- service men is being conducted through the Knights of Columbus at Avenue F and Seventeenth street P. J. Walsh. The subjects being taught include motor mechanics, tailoring. band music, typewriting, stenography and all the branches of elementary school work. A special course of training for civil service examinations has been inaugurated for applicants for postal carriers and railway mail clerks under the per- sonal instruction of Prof. David w. Parker. dean of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
---------s------------------- NEW CAPITAL INVESTED

New capital invested during No vember in Birmingham went above the half-million mark, the exact fig ures being s514,000. In addition to the new firms that were established. these figures include the increase in capitalization of firms already in business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
Confusion in Names

In . previous issue of the Age Herald an article appeared in which 1t was stated that Mrs. Emma Calame had applied fora permanent divorce from her husband. Joseph Armond Calame. This was an error. Mrs. Sarah Calsme Is the wife of Joseph Cslame, and Miss Emma Calame is his guardian. Calame Is in . United States hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
Police Head Is Too Busy To Know Any News, But Says He Had Hard Day

Day after the holiday before was reported by w. B. Cloe, com missioner of public safety Fri day, when he emerged from his office after strenuous days work.
 Today has been almost like A Monday" said Commissioner Cloe. There was a crowded docket in the police court. and there were numerous requests at my C1flce for clemency.
 T have been too busy today to know any news" he said to news papermen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
DEATHS

Andrew Anderson Pratt--Funera1 services for Andrew Anderson Pratt, 60, who died at a local in firmary Friday afternoon, will be held at the residence, 7s11 Hillman avenue. at o'clock Sunday after noon with burial in the East Lake cemetery, Vice in charge. He is sur yived by his widow, five sons, James R.. Robert, John Irving, Ed ward and Capers Pratt. and two daughters, Miss Jessie Pratt and Miss Margaret Pratt, all of Bir- mingham.
 Lauria GilIiant-The body of Miss Lauria Gilliant, 55, who died Thurs day at her residence, was sent to Elrod, Ala..7- Friday morning by Johns for burial.
 N. J. Wedgeworth-Funer services for ". J. Wedgeworth. so. who died at local infirmary Friday morn ing, will be announced later by Lige Loy.
 Mary PaIila-Ten-months daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Joe Palila. died at the residence, S19 Twenty fourth street, north, Thursday night. Flu neral services were held Friday afternoon. with burial in Elmwood. Lige Loy in charge.
 Mrs. W. l.. Davis-The body of Mrs. w. l.. Davis, AZ, who died at the residence Thursday morning, was sent to Jonesboro, Ga., Friday morning by Lige Loy for burial. Alice Kuthrine Bodeker-Funeral services for Alice Katherine Bode- ker infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Bodeker, who died Thurs day, were held at the residence Fri day morning. Burial at Elmwood, Loy in charge.
 Joseph woodman--Age 62. died at residence, 1906 Forty-first street Vivian, Friday night. Survived by wife. three daughters, Mrs. Frank lin of Arkansas, Mrs. Robert Gard ner and Miss Catherine Woodman of Birmingham; three sons, Joseph James and Fred Woodman and two brothers, George Woodman of Oklahoma and W. E. Woodman of Pratt City. He has 1iyed/in the Birmingham vicinity for 25 years. Funeral will be held at the resi- dence at o'clock Sunday after noon. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery, Ensley. Womack in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
The First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala. Statement September 18th, 1922
 EC0TTnTEC

 Loans and discounts ..... .S2o. .ss0. 0.5oe.s1 0verdrsfts .............. 5,0o7.73 U. s. bonds tparl ...... 150O.00o % U. s. Treasury certificates. s07, 10000 Liberty Loan bonds ...... A9S,sT4.be State of Alabama bonds. I9l, ,00o.00 Stock in Federal Reserve bank ............... so,ooo.oo Other stocks and bonds... 1.46S,1 ,15S.s7 Banking house ........... 250, ,0o0.o0 Other resi- estate ...... 5,956.59 interest earned not collected ss,656.16 Cash IT. vault. ...s 5sT.565.57 With banks. S.e2A.422.s2 With U. s.
 IT .. 7o,ooo.oo With Federal Reserve
 Bank =. 2.52s.65s.s2- 7.oos.e4T.Ol
 ss2.s7s.206.o4
 LIABILITIES Capital stock .............s 1,5oo,eooo % Surplus and profits ...... 2,4S1, ,538.66 Reserved for taxes ...... 166.S79.75 Reserved orf interest. 64,000.00 Circulation .............. 1.S75.20o. % Redlscounts ...-......... 7oo.o0o.o0 Interest collected not earned ...............s Zl1,461.97 Deposits individual .s2s.o8s,s7o.o3 Bank ...., 2.7os,2i4.iS United
 States .. 1os.s45.45 Federal Re serve Blk.
 Atlanta, Fiscal
 Ast. .... 2s.sso.oo-- 25.ss0,11s.ss
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 S32,37g,206.04
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02

N. J. wedgeworth-Fune services for ". J. Wedgeworth. so. who died at local infirmary Friday morn ing, will be announced later by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02

Mrs. W. l.. Davis-The body of Mrs w. l.. Davis, AZ. who died at the residence Thursday morning. was sent to Jonesboro, Ga, Friday morning by Lige Loy for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02
BIRMINGHAM and SUBURBS

Jefferson-"The CircIc,- Lyric-kcith vaudeville and pic turc.
 Bijou-Loew vaudeville md picture. Travellers club luncheon. Camp Hardee nt '. M. C. A. at 2 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02

Lauria Gilliant-The body of Miss Lauria Gilliant, 55, who died Thurs day at her residence, was sent to Elrod. Ala..' Friday morning by Johns for burial.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14
Champaign, Ill.
By Z. L. Breedlove

The Emancipation celebration given
by the Minister'S Alliance was a grand
success. About 500 people were pres
ent. A splendid program was rem
dered. All ha Phi Alpha Fraternity
602 T. Clark. rendered a program
January 6, 1922 Mr. B. Franklin
Gordon was Master of Ceremonies. He
introduced Mr.. Arthur Woodruff,
delegate to the National Convention,
which was held in Baltimore, Md, and
who spoke creditably of the success of
the fraternity here. Mr.. Harold West
rendered a vocal solo. Mr.. William
Powell presented the MCGEE Cup, The
cup is given annually to the club
which renders the most valuable serv-
ice. Mr.. Mundy made a good talk.
Also did Reverend Edward King, pas
tor of Bethel Church. About 100
were present. Among the honored
guests were DR.. A. L. Frazier OF Dan
vile and Doctors Lee and Binga Des-
mond of Chicago. Miss Florence
Earnest and Mrs. Henry Harris spent
a few days visiting friends in Paris,
ILL., Mr.. E. Phillips, cousin OF I. L.
Breedlove, passed through Champaign,
Sunday, en- route to Danville. He was
to meet the Knights OF World. Mr..
F. D. Gray was in Danville Sunday for
same purpose. Mrs. Lula Tate of
Evanston spent the holidays visiting
same purpose. Mrs. Lula Tate OF Ev-
anston spent the holidays visiting her
son Alphonse here. She made her son a
present of 500 truck Open Tor bust
ness. Friday evening Miss Henrietta
Johnson entertained a party at her
home, December 80. Refreshments were
served. Games and music were fea-
lures OF the evening. See Z. L. Breed
love, William Kinner or H. Johnson
for accident insurance. Breedlove has
staples, coffee, etc; also leading papers
of the race, So Columbia Avenue next
Weekl
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14
Texarkana Man
"FooLed'' With
White Woman

TEKARKANA, Jan. l4.-Clarence
Weatherby, 80, who conducts a clean
ing and pressing shop near the post
office, was kidnapped by masked men
as he was leaving picture show on
State Street at 1890 last week, placed
in an automobile, blindfoldcd, and
carried to a point north of town and
given a severe whipping.
After returning to town he went to
the office OF a morning paper as, he
sad, the men had instructed him, and
reported that the men had said they
whipped him for footing about a white
woman Weatherby has an ugly cash
on the head where he says he was
dubbed with a revolver, and also sew
eral cuts and bruises on his back He
said he could not say how many men
were IN the crowd which kidnapped
HIM.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14
Captures Bandits

Beverly Motley, proprietor of the
confectionery store, $50 f. goth Street,
was waiting on a customer on Thurs
day night last, about 8:45, when two
men entered and asked to use the te1e-
phone. At first glance Motley noticed
the nervousness of the new arrivals
as both entered the telephone booth,
and at once got his old reliable as, and
took a position behind the telephone
booth, but hidden from the two men
in the booth Motley soon saw that
the intention of the two men was to
rob the telephone box
With revolver in hand he covered
the two would-be bandits and put in
a call for the police who arrived shortly
and found Motley with the men still
covered The police congratulated
Motley for his quick thinking and
courage and no doubt the telephone
company will reward him for his ac-
ton.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14
PERRY HOWARD
BREAKS RECORDS
IN JUSTICE DEPT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l4-Perry
w. Howard, Asst U. S. Atty. General,
has recently set up a record in his de-
partment He has more cases on his
docket than any other assistant attor-
ney general and has succeeded IN hav-
ing four demurrers of total OF six
sustained in the Supreme Court. This
is considered record in suits against
the government.
Atty. Howard has been placed in
charge of the railway cases against the
government, and has deefnded suits
brought by the Northern Pacihc,
Southern Pacific, Rock Island, and IL
linois Central railroads.
Mr.. Howard has provided employ
ment in his Office for several students
at Howard Law School. Among
those he has chosen to assist him are
Capt. Louis R. Mehlinger, of the How
ard Law School, and as his clerk,
John R. Wright, of Howard. Louis
R. Lautier. of Morris Brown Univer-
sity, is his private secretary.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14

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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14
Morgan City, La.

Mr.. ]. Armms, representative of the
Standard Life Insurance Co.. of At
lanta, Ga, was a business visitor to
Morgan City, Tuesday.
Mr.. Herbert Drew and Miss Ara
Escott were married last week at
Pilgrim Church, Rev. F. Ham officiat-
ing.
Messrs. John Lewis and Oliver
Brown were business visitors to Amo-
liza last week.
DR.. F. NJ. Nelson attended the meet
ing of the stockholders OF the Louisi-
ana Insurance Co. in New Orleans
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Lewis have
moved into their new home
Mrs. Christina Mingo has returned
home from the Charity Hospital. where
she recently underwent an operation.
Her friends are glad to see her out on
the streets again.
Rev. s. Jackson. of Lee Chapel A.
NJ. Z. Church. and Rev. Jesse David
OF Union NJ +. Church. are preparing
to attend their respective annual con-
ferences week after next
Misses Louise Robinson. and Ruth
Williams have returned to New Or
leans to school, after spending the
Christmas holidays with their rela-
tives.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14
Milwaukee News
By Miss Marian Steffens.

Miss Marjorie Stills and Miss Thel-
ma Monroe were entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. Showers on Saturday eve
ming.
Miss banana Brown entertained a
few of the younger set at her home on
Sunday afternoon Among those pres
mana Brown, Cecilia Phillips, and
Mcdonald, Chas. Alexander, Everett
Robbins, and Carl Bloom. A pleasant
afternoon was spent by all.
Mr.. John Wickliffe and his Ginger
Band entertained at the University
Club on New Years Day This is the
first colored band to play at this place
and the boys made a tremendous hit
Mrs. Georgia Goodman OF this city
is visiting her mother. and daughter
in Nashville, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. w. Brown OF Viii
liams Bay, Wis. Mr. Vim. E. Dewey
OF Cleveland, o., and Mr.. James Man
gault of Evanston. Ill, are guests at
the Johnson Hotel, 200 Fourth Street.
Miss Mildred Simmons left Satur-
day for her home Yin Chicago after
spending the holidays visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Reeves, OF Eighth Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Revells had
las their dinner guest Sunday alter
noon, Mr.. Chas Alexander of Gin
cinnati. O.
DR.. Alden Mcdonald had charac
ter analysis on Saturday evening at
the Auditorium by Mr.. Hardgrave.
Americas greatest. psycho-analyst.
The result of which gained for him a
number of friends in his line of en-
deavor. DR. Mcdonald is one of Mil
waukee's young dentists.
Miss Thelma Monroe left for Min
neapolis, Mimi, Saturday evening al
ter spending the holidays with her
parents.
Mr. James Levy was paid sur
prise visit last Friday evening by
several OF his friends from Chicago,i
who motored to our city. The party
consisted of Messrs Robert Miller,
Otis Rennee, Billy Allen, Henry Viii
+ son. Mr. Louric, and Mr.. Delaney.
The La Circle Girls Club held their
regular meeting last "Wednesday eve
ming in their club rooms. 1t being the
| first of the year, the following officers
were elected: Marjorie Stills, Presi-
dent; Mildred Cammack, Vice Presi-
dent; Mable Ramey, Secretary, and
! Consuella Wilson, Treasurer The
girls are planning many big things for
! the coming year.
1 The City Federation of Clubs met
Monday evening at St Marks A. NJ.
Z. Church.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-14
FRANKFORT, KY.

Mrs. Annie Johnson spent the week
end with her son. Mr.. John Johnson,
and family in Lexington, Ky.
Miss Ella Reid spent the holidays
with friends at Hazard, Ky.
Mrs. T. L. Brooks received her many
lady friends at her home on Wednes-
day last from TO S p. m. Delight
full refreshments were served. The
same evening the Misses Banks enter
tanned the younger set with party.
Games and refreshments completed a
pleasant evening
Mrs. Emma Blanton was hostess to
the Church Club Friday afternoon. A
delicious luncheon was served. Every
one voted Mrs. Blanton the most
charming addition to our church and
social life e4a
DR.. E. E. Underwoodsspent the week
in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending to some
very important business. =.
Mrs, Anna Booker Ellison has re-
turned to Simmons University after
spending the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Robert Irwin. a.s,
Mrs. f. b Davis OF Georgetown
slss-sss.tiis:ss- IE.-C5le Of Lexington, KY,
were the guests OF. Mrs. James Brown.