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The Washington times., 1922-12-01

IT'S terrible when a man has to
i get married in order to stay
single.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

nNE bachelor was being hound
" ed to death by ten spinsters.
He had to marry one Of them to
protect himself from the rest.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

60 far this old maids training
~ school has been more than q
success. Several Of the spinsters
took three lessons and then went
out and committed bigamy.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

nNE old dame went to q day
" college to learn how to get q
husband and now she's going to
night school to find out how to
ret rid Of him.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

TIIS training school figures
L that every old maid should
have a home and it might as well
be yours.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

DUT II all the spinsters find
- q home what are the cats and
parrots going to do?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
S6O,OOOEQUIPMENT. BOUGHT BY CIT '
Street and Fire Departments to Get NewApparatus-Sav-
 ing Made by Exchange

Contracts were yesterday awarded by the city commission in special session for street and fire depart ment Equipment aggregating more than $60.000. Authority for the pur- chase of this equipment was granted at the regular weekly commission meeting Tuesday.
 The equipment purchased consists of five dump trucks, one 5-ton, and one 1-ton White motor truck, two tractors and one road roller, the total cost being estimated at s37.000 All of this equipment is to be used in the street department.
 Other contracts executed at the special meeting were for the purchase for the police department of a new patrol and five chassis for the fire department. By an arrangement for exchange of equipment and repairs through new chassis purchased, a saving is noted by the city of about s20,000 in the transaction, the total expenditure for this department to- tailed s2s.o0o
 The White Motor Car company and the International Harvester com pany were the successful bidders for the new equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
HARRISON SUED;
 S1O,OOO CLAIMED
Action Grew From Political Advertising in CommiS-
 SionerS' Race

City Commissioner William l.. Har- rison was yesterday made defendant in a s1O.OOO suit filed in circuit court by Victor H. Smith for alleged false arrest.
 Smith states in suit that he was arrested October 15, 1921, during the city commission race at the instance of MT. Harrison on charge of libel and defamation. Warrant was sworn out before Judge II. B. Abernethy and was based on an advertisement by Smith in the papers attacking MT. Harrisons legislative record on the workmen's compensation law
 Smith was tried in the court of misdemeanors on November il, 1921. The case was nolle pressed.
 In the suit Smith says that Com missioner Harrison had been a leg isiator and that he had the right to inform the voters of Harrison s record. He charges that MT. liar rison was then a candidate for the city commission and that the arrest was brought about for the purpose of furthering his candidacy for the com mission
 The advertisements which appear ed in the papers were marked: Paid political advertisement, published by V. H. Smith, He is now connected with the NJ. A. Hines Realty com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
Vital Statistics

The Are-HeraId has arranged
 with Dr. J. D. Bowling, county
 health officer, for the publication
 daily of the vital statistics re-
 norted to his office. If there fs
 delay in recording some of the
 births and deaths from day to
 day it will be because the reports
 have not been turned in to the
 health office.
 White births filed at health office on February 24. 1922;
 MT. and Mrs. Winwright K. Rus sell. 214 Thomas station, female date of birth, February 13.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Powell Black. t327 Peters street, male; date of birth, February B.
 Mr' and Mrs. Willis Prince Brown. 2a9 Thomas station. female; date of birth, February g.
 MT. and Mrs Joe Lafayette Law rance. 2313 Thirtieth avenue, north, male; date of birth, February 23.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence o. Barnes, EuIa street, East Thomas. male; date of birth, February II.
 Deaths
 White deaths filed at health office on February 24;
 Charles Henry Brown, Srp 25ls avenue, north. age 57; date of death. February 24.
 Evelyn Swan, South Highlands. in firmary, age 1; date of death, Feb ruary 24. Robert Green Hayden, 2oS Broad street, Eiyton. age 76; date of death February 2s.
 Mrs. Jane Lafayette Lawhon. s751 First avenue. age 5s; date of birth. February 1e.
 street. age 37: date of death. Feb T. D. Thompson, Jr.. Children's hos pital, age 2; date of death, Febru- Marvin Leo Pitts, Trotwood Park. age months; date of death, Febru- ary 19. Elizabeth Dickey. T. c. l. employees hospital. age 23; date of death, Feb ruary 19.
 David Wilson Brown. Dolomite, age TO. date of death, February Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
CLASS BANQUET IS
 ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
Many Pleasant Features of Bible Class Banquet at
 First Church

The second annual banquet of the Mems Bible class of the First Meth odist church was held last night in the auditorium of the new Sunday school building, with J. E. Ramsay. teacher, acting as toastmaster. proved a most delightful affair. Approxi- mately 400 members ana their guests were in attendance
 The features of the program were the "Bnby Mine" cartoons drawn by Paul Pim and the selections of tho male quartet. The speeches delivered by several members of the class were also greatly enjoyed.
 The following spoke during the evening: Cecil Self. Leon Gibbs, W. A. Cook F.. A. Lancaster and pr. George R. Stuart The duet. VIII You Marry Me-" sung by Miss Mary Blackburn and Jack Stuart, was also q very enjoyable feature on the pro- gram, The attendance contest be- tween the three sections Of tho class, the Reds the Whites and the Blues, was won by the Blue sec tion.
 The sponsor of the Blue section, Miss Thelma Conway. was highly complimented for her part in tho winning of the prize by r. A. Maddox. the president of the section. Miss Mary Blackburn was the sponsor for the White section. and Miss Mildred Self sponsor for the Red section.
 Miss Annabel Stith was chosen as sponsor for the whole class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
PYTH|AN VETERAN
 D|ESSUDDENLY
While Returning From Visit to Wife in Hospital, J. w.
 Vance Expires

J. W. Vance of Thomas died sud denly Friday afternoon about o'clock on the South Bessemer car as it was leaving Dartmouth avenue and Twenty street for Bir mingham.
 The body was removed to Huey & McConnell's undertaking establish ment pending funeral arrangements which will be made upon arrival of relatives from Tennessee and other points.
 The deceased was 69 years of age and had been to Bessemer to see his wife who has been i'll with influenza at the Muscoda hospital, and was re- turning to his home at Thomas when he died
 He was member of Steel City lodge No. 190, Knights of Pythias of Ensley and had in his possession a 25-year veterans jewel.
 He was also a member of Florida lodge No. 450, A. F. & A. M. of Pratt City.
 He is survived by his wife and one son, Edmund Vance of Dayton, Tenn, and by an adopted daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
PASTORS GUESTS
 OF C|WTAN CLUB
Dr. BarnweII States Civic Clubs Will Be Factors in So-
 lution of World Problems

Civitans yesterday heard one of the most iIFspirational and construc- tive addresses yet heard before their councils when pr. Middleton s. Barn well, pastor of the Church of the Ad vent, addressed the Civic club on the occasion Of Pastors week, at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Dr. Barnwell, with a score or more other pastors. as guests of tho club. spoke on luncheon clubs as fac tors in the city's advancement giving his testimony to the aims and ac- of the civic organiza- tions which have in the past few years been so instrumental in spread ing the gospel of fellowship around the world.
 Among other things the pastor de- clared his belief that the clubs. with the high standard which they have set for the advancement Of not alone civic matters, but world matters will do more for the solution of world problems than any other known agency. He paid tribute to the lofty ideals embodied in the princi- ples of the various organizations and likened the aims of it's members through fellowship to the clergy, saving that it was perhaps as i'm portant to prepare the proper en- vironment for saving souls as in the task or duty of preaching the truth of soul salvation.
 He was preceded in a few intro- ductory remarks by Dr. W. +. Hendricks. pastor of the South High lands Presbyterian church who paid his respects as an admirer of the principles of civic organizations and the Civitan club in particular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
Board Adopts County
 Tax Levy for 1922

Jefferson county's tax levy for 1922 was adopted by the board of revenue yesterday. A slight reduc- ton in the sanitary fund in favor of the general fund involving about $12.000 is the only change. The san itary fund is reduced by two mills on each dollar.
 ! The total levy per sl00 remains the same. It is apportioned as follows:
 General fund, 32 cents; sewer and sanitary fund, thre cents; road fund. 10 cents; bridge and building fund. 10 cents; general school fund, 10 cents; special school fund, 30 cents; sinking fund for liquidation of debts and meeting of bonds and interest bearing warrants, 15 eants-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
Acton Community Busy
 With Memorial Work
Big Bell Is Go Up in Church. and March the Neigh borhood Is to Meet to Plant Trees and Improve
 General Appearance of Cemetery

cient funds are obtained for the bell. A beautiful insection will be chis- eled upon the bronze memorial.
 Two Parties Ahead
 On February IS, S5.70 was collected when Mrs. W. NJ Duke entertained for her. little daughter. Thelma. Games were enjoyed and refreshments served to 35 guests. One of the in teresting things was the cutting of the birthday cake. On February IS a second party was given when Mrs. J. D. Acton entertained for her son, Mark. In contests enjoyed, the prizes were awarded to Roy Acton and Thel- ma Duke. Refreshments were served.
 Besides these community activities for obtaining the much desired bell, the members and friends of the church will assemble to put out trees in the driveway of the cemetery, and also to plant shrubbery and do other improving that will enhance the ap pearance of the graveyard Saturday. March 4. Basket lunch is to be served. The church members are in viting all those interested in the work to attend. no matter where they now are living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
By MIGNoN HALL

Out at Acton Memorial church, which is near the Cahaba river, a big bell is going to be put up in honor of Grandfather Acton
 It won't be long now before the church will have enough money to buy it.
 Grandfather Acton. whose initials were G. w. H., died not very long ago but 1t had always been his desire to have a bell which would summon Gods people of the neighborhood to- gether. But somehow the church had never been able to accomplish it.
 Now however, plan has been hik upon.
 The Plan
 The mothers of the community who each year give parties to their chil- dren, where the guests bring GUS temary gifts now will continue the parties, but instead of gifts for the birthday children, those invited will bring 10 cents, or as much money as they wish to give, toward buying the bell.
 This birthday party money win 70 into a general treasury e4-~ suffi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
RETAIL MERCHANTS
 HAVE ORGANIZED
Each Line of Business Repre- Sented on the Board of
 Directors

Retail merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce is fuhctioning.
 At meeting of retail merchants held yesterday in the chamber audi torium the bylaws and constitution of the division were adopted and the practical operation of the division provided for
 It was decided that each branch of retail mercantile business should be represented on the board of directors. Those lines of business having as many as five firms will be entitled to two directors and those having less than five firms to one director.
 Each of the lines of business is to select the directors to represent it from their own members and certify their selection to the parent body The druggists have already chosen their two members of the board.
 So soon as the different lines of business have met and selected their members of the boar d. which will consist of IT to 20, there will be a meeting of the board thus chosen and officers of the retail merchants as- sociation will be chosen.
 The retail merchants division will then be on it's feet and a working division of the chamber the same as the wholesale merchants and manu- lecturers division
 Leading retailers of the city have been at work on this association for some time and each step taken has been planned with a view to embrac- ing all lines of retail business in the organization on equal basis. The new board will have been chosen and the officers of the division named and performing their duties in the very near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
I. P. AS ID HEAR
 ALA. CO.' s OFFER
Representative of Power Com pany to Address Post at
 Luncheon Today

Knights of the grip will hear today a detailed account of why the Ala bama Power company proposed leas- ing the Muscle Shoals properties of the government and Just what the company contemplates doing, should they be successful in their bid.
 This announcement follows an in vitation extended by the Travellers Protective association to the power company to address the post at their luncheon at the Hillman today
 Announcement of who the speaker would be has not been made. although the association has been notified of the acceptance by the power company of the invitation
 The local post has previously in dorsed every phase of the Ford pro posal dealing with the acquisition by the wizard of finance of the great project, but always willing to hear both sides of any question, and espe cially one engaging the attention of the whole country. the association asked that the power company's in- terest In the shoals be explained.
 It is expected a large attendance will be on hand al l o'clock and all members are urged to notify the sec retary by noon of any visitors who will be present, that reservations may be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
FAMILY INJURED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Wagon, Loaded With Family and Wood, Demolished
 by Automobile

l. r Mullin, 592s Second avenue. south. was arrested last night pend- ing an investigation Of an accident, in which a ear driven by Mullin struck and totally demolished a wagon, loaded with wood and occu- pied by Al Bertram. his wife and three children. The Bertrams live at the Raimonde mines near Bessemer. The accident. according to police re- ports, occurred at First avenue and Thirty seventh street. north, last night about 9;30 o'clock.
 Investigation at the Hiilman hos pital. where the Bertrams were taken. developed that only one was injured, a boy about 2 years old. Ac- cording to the hospital authorities, his injuries consist of sprained back and are not serious.
 According to reports, both vehicles were going east on First avenue and the driver of the car was attempting to pass the wagon when the accident occurred
 The driver of the automobile was also charged with reckless driving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
FOUR CAPTURED AND
 SPIRITED BATTLE IS
 REPORT OF OFFICERS

Shelby county proved good hunt ing ground for federal prohibition enforcement agents yesterday and the day before and made it necessary for a return engagement to cope with the alleged wholesale distillers operating in that vicinity.
 Capture of four moonshine outfits near Pelham and spirited battle which ensued directed the agents at tention for the entire evening. and it was necessary to devote another day to the unfinished work before the still infested area was cleaned up.
 Two days activities on the part of the agents resulted in addition to four stills. more than 5000 gallons of beer. which were also confiscated No arrests were made. \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
County to Erect New
 School Buildings

Construction of $4.1S0 school building at New Hope was authorized by the county board of education at a meeting yesterday. The new build- ing will be a two-room frame struc- ture. The board will go to Irordale next week to inspect a site selected for a school there. The people of Irondale have selected whole block on which they hope to erect mod ern school building.
 It was announced at the meeting that the high schools at Hueytown. Johns and Warrior have been admit ted to the list of accrdeited schools. This entities the graduates of these schools to be admitted to college without examination. Other routine business was transacted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
MANY FREE PRIZES FOR VISITORS ID
 HOUSEWIVES FAIR
Mrs. w. D. NeSbit Calls Alt tention to Features of Home Product
 Exhibit

One of the features of the house. wives exhibit of Birmingham made goods to open at o'clock Tuesday morning in the furniture house of Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. on Third avenue will be the distribution of prizes every half hour during the four days of the exhibition.
 There are I25 of these prizes of fered by the exhibitors and they range from a cedar chest and ham to a pound of sausage
 Admission is free and the entire citizenship of the city and county is invited to attend and participate in the chances of drawing the prizes.
 Speaking of the coming exhibit Mrs. w D. Nesbitt, vice president of the League of Women Voters, who are staging the exposition, said;
 "The hostcsses will consist of mem bers of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters. who invite every woman in the county to come in and witness demonstrations of Birming- ham-made goods and learn their name, their brand, their firm name, etc; in other words, their name and address,"
 There will be interesting talks made on Birmingham and What We Manufacture, by some of the best speakers in the city
 4 Spring Garden
 The entire store will be decorated as a spring garden. The promenade will be from door to door through q circle all around, so 1t will be impos- sible to miss anything. There will not be a prize for everyone, but every woman visitor will have chance at a prize. Only one prize will be given to one person The list contains 125 and more being offered when Mrs, Doughty's committee was last heard from.
 There will be a taste, of good things to eat and, above everything else the Birmingham people will get a certain knowledge of Birmingham brands, the manufacturers will, by this exhibit, secure the acquaintance and cooperation of the women of Jefferson county and Birmingham and. after it Tis over the housewife will be familiar with the brands made in her own city.
 Chiidren's Posters
 '~rhe posters made by the Birming- ham school children are revelation in the splendid work of the art and drawing departments of the schools and not only reveal ealent and train ing but they also serve to develop a spirit of patriotism and citizenship among the children. A number of them are on exhibition at the public library, and it is hoped that the league and Mrs. Eldred. superinten- dent of this department in the schools may exhibit all of them to- gether at some later date. perhaps in a vacant store downtown.
 Prizes being offered for stories about Birmingham made goods are also a feature of the exhibition. and Birmingham writers are interesting themselves in this. The judges in this contest are three well known newspaper men. MT. Richard F. John ston, Mir. Garrard Harris and MT Jack Bethea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
WILL REPAIR ROAD

Assurance was given committee which appeared before the board of revenue yesterday that the road be- tween West Sayde and Palos, Jeffer- son county. would be repaired at once. County highway engineer II. C. Wheeler. was ordered to begin grading and chertine the road which is about seven miles long.
 spokesmcn for the committee said that the road was in a bad shape and that it was almost impossible in the winter time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
CHILDREN'S MATINEE
 AT STRAND THEATRE

Announcement Is made at the office Of the city amusement inspector for the childrens matinee for today, which will be held at the Strand theatre.
 Two feature films, Rent Free with Wallace Reid in the leading role and Tony Sarge's Marionettes in "The First Circus" Admission as uaral will be 10 cents for children and Aor adults. 20 cents.
 These films have been approved by the city amusement inspector and the program announced as high clasa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
LOCAL EDUCATORS TO
 ATTEND CONVENTION

The Birmingham delegates to the National Education association, which holds it's annual convention in Chi cago the week of February 7-March 3. left last night. With the delegates went Commissioners Harrison and Dickson, and local architect, D. O. Whildin, who after making a brief stop in Chicago, will visit several of the large cities in the north and mid de west for an inspection of market and auditorium buildings.
 Among the local educators who left last night were:
 pr. N. A. Baker, county superintend- ent of education: pr. c. B. Glenn. city superintendent of schools; Prof. J. c. Blackwell, assistant county superin- tendent of education; Mrs E. B Err win, county primary Superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
POSTMASTER HELD FOREMBEZzLEMENT
Shortage of Funds Is Charge Made-AIleged Contes-
 sion Is Made

John ". Talbort, postmaster of Alton. in Jefferson county, was yesterday bound over to the action os tho federal grand jury by Commis- soner Kenneth Charlton on warrants charging embezzlement of govern mont funds aggregating s7o7. His bond was set at s1.00O
 The warrant followed a visit of T. C. Gibbs, postal inspector, who yesterday made an audit of the postal records at the Alton office, and after finding a shortage of government funds. immediately swore out a war rant for the postmaster's arrest.
 Upon examination in the office of Charles B. Kennamer, district attor- ney, it is said by officials that Tal- bort made complete confession of the shortage. He was summariiy re- moved from office and his larraign- ment followed.
 Talbort is described as a man about B years of age, and has for the past three years held office as postmaster at Alton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
Board of Revenue Urges Acceptance of
 the Ford Proposal

The county board of revenue yes terday voted to send the Alabama delegation in Congress a telegram urging the acceptance of the Ford of fer for Muscle Shoals in preference to the bid of the Alabama Power com pany. Motion to back the Ford of fer was made by Jere Gwin and sec onded by Capt. Lacey Edmundson.
 The board also urged that all who can do so attend the statewide mass meeting to be held in Montgom- cry Wednesday.
 Another telegram to be sent to Alabama members of Congress was circulated through the courthouse and signed by nearly all county officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
Business Show Attracts
 Big CrolUds--Closes Tonight

Today will mark the closing day of the Business Show of 1922, which has been staged at the store of the Dew berry & Montgomery Stationary com pany. 2014 First avenue, TOT the last three days of the week. The inter est manifested by tho public in the snow has surpassed the expectations 0. the exhibitors and it is an assured fact that another show will be held next year, according to R H. Pogue of the Dewberry & Montgomery sta tionery company
 Exceptionally large crowds have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-25
NEVILLE RELEASED
 ONAS3,OOO BOND

". B. Neville. mine union official, charged with the murder of John Bivins, near Quintown, Jefferson county. was out on ss,ooo bond yes- terday, after being in jail since April 3, 1921.
 Neville with two others, Charles Milligan and Dave Lattimer, was charged with the murder of Bivins It was alleged that the men had killed Bivins because he returned to work during "a strike. The case against Latimer was mol pressed. Mil ligan was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary. He took appeal and is awaiting the outcome of it.