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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
THE DRY Of SUICIDE.
n lot ESTABLI sHEO
BY LATER HEARING
Coroner'S Jury investigating
Death of Clay Currier Finds
No Evidence Supporting
Suicide Idea
ADMISSION BUREAU
THE AGE-HERAI.D !
Anaiafoa Ala MAJ 81

coronerss jury after q second in
vestiestionY Tuesday into the death
OF Clay cprrier. cashier of the First
National bank OF Jacksonville. re-
ported that it could find no evidence
OF Intentional suicide. Relatives and
friends OF the dead banker believe
that the bullet which ended his life
while sitting in his office was accir
dental. Coroner Lee Smith OF An
niston conducted the second investi-
cation Tuesday.
Relatives OF Mr.. Currier reported
to the coroner that the dead cashier
was just concluding a telephone con-
versation and that he had not re-
placed the receiver on the hook
when the sound of the gun rang out
In the bank. The report was heard
Normal school office, over which he
lad secured two connections to In
quire about Prof c. w. Daugette.
Practically the same verdict rem
Gered Saturday was rendered by the
same jury Tuesday morning. The
belief was expressed by the jury that
the shot was fired in an unexplain-
able manner. friends claiming that
the death of the bank cashier was
not caused by suicidal effort.
Accounts Correct
The pistol thatvekilled Mr.. Currier
was found lying on his desk and the
fact that his coat shows no sign
of powder burns Indicated that the
weapon was some distance away
when the shot was fired, according
TO the testimony at the second in
yestigation. Mr.. Curriers' relatives
and friends were loath to believe thai
he ended his life intentionally. His
accounts are known 10 have been In
perfect shape at the bank.
Coroner Smith and the members Of
the coroner's jury went thoroughly
into every phase of the accident at
Jacksonville Saturday afternoon, be 7
fore rendering q second yerdictsson
Tuesday afternoon and their beitas
that the act was unintentional has
given general satisfaction to those
who have been unable to believe that
Mr.. Currier purposely ended his own
life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
PASTOR LEAVES

DIR. George stnaley Frazer. former
pastor of the Sheffield Methodist
church. accompanied by his family
left Monday for Eatonton, Ca, to
which place he was assigned by the
North Georgia conference in it's re-
cent session in Atlanta.
DIR. Frazier is the originator of
the Methodist Mems clubs in the
Southern Methodist church of Shift
field He will devote a part of his
time to the work of this organisa-
tim
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
sAIEsMAN,s FUNERAL HELD

The funeral of T. NJ McGraw,aged
40 who died at a local hospital from
self inflicted wounds late Tuesday.
occurred from the Brandon Memorial
Methodist church this afternoon with
Rev. IL NJ. Hurst officiating. Inter-
nent was in Evergreen cemetery.
PafIbeafers were. furnished from the
local post of the Travellers PrOtec-
tive association OF which the deceased
was a member.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
TO ENTERTAIN vEwsBOys

The carrier boys. of the Times
New< foree, together with their
n.bthers and friends. will be enter
taiped With = regular turkey dinner.
ut the Gadsden theatre on the~nig,1t
Of December g. The long tables are
now being built on the large stage
and the boys are anticipating the
best feast they have enjoyed in
long time at the expense of abe man
aeement Of the Times-News
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
PAVING IMPROVEMENTS

Lasley Brothers were awarded the
contract Monday night by the city
councnl for the paving of Alabama
avenue, which is the city's part of
the highway to connect the three
cities of Gadsden, Alabama City and
Alfalfa. The bid was for s14.6e2.35.
The council also passed resolutions
ordering the laying of curbing, gut
tering and sidewalks on various
streets at cost to the property
owners of $4,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
BmLE GLASS BANaUET

The Mems Bible Glass of the First
Baptist church will hold its annual
banquet on December | in Terrace
Garden, Judge II. b. Foster John
Burchfield, Roy Durham and A. q.
Robinson are In the charge OF the
program which VIII include several
speakers and excellent music. Be
tween $50. and 200 class members
are expected to participate in this
event.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

DR. r. L. McWhorter Of Gayesvillc,
Cherokee county, shipped Tuesday
1874 bales of cotton to the Alfalfa
compress. which Is the assembling
plant for the county for the farm
bureau cotton pool. This makes 2l1
bales OF cotton shipped the bureau
by DIR. Mcwhorter and makes him
the largest shipper to date.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
INvENTs DISPLAY LIGHT

J. ;. Rider. manager of the Tri-
City Gas company. has invented and
j. \. Barrett, mechanic of the COM
pany. has built device for the adj
vertising of specialties in show
windows, So far a s known the de-
vice is entirely different from any
other kind put out. by a gas COM
pany. The new light is so con-
structed as IT. automatically cuts off
and on without the use of motor or
electric current. One is now on dis
play at the show window of the gas
company and is attracting consider
able attention
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

Thet CathoHc inhahItants OF Walk
er county have issued the follow
ing invitation: The Public is cor
daily invited to attend the laying
Of the corner stone of st. Cecilia
Catholic church of Jasper Thursday,
November 20, at o'clock. The dedi-
cation of the church will take place
at completion, the latter part CT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
sTORE BuRGLARIzED

Several hundred dollars worth Of
dry goods, shoes. women's and chill
dren's suits were stolen from the
Frankel store on Broad street, some
time sunday night. but the matter
was not reported to the police until
today. The thieves entered the store
by way of a transom over the rear
door and after selecting the goods
they wanted, took them out al the
rear door and made good their es
cape. The police are working on the
case but so far have found no clue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
NEW ALDERMAN

Lee (Pat) Murphey. former al
derman from the Third ward and
who stood second in the primary
held in this city several months ago,
was elected as the successor to AL
derman Caldwell. resigned to accept
a position with the T. c. l. company
at Fairfield
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
KILLING FROST

The killing frost which fell last
night was record-breake according
to Observer vipson. who states that 1t
was the latest killing frost in this
section known. for the past so years,
except the year 1918, when the first
killing frost appeared on November
25 when freezing temperatures pre-
vailed. In 1921 the killing frost fell
on October IA with the temperature
going down to 80 on November II.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

two weeks have brought IN tnree
copper stills and ESQ gallons of corn
whisky besides considerable mash
and booza making material. Other
raids having included two large stills
In Romulus beat, much corn whisky
and mash. The raids on Bono creek
were participated In by Feoeral Of
fieers Hcby Weaver and Bowden,
State OFFICER Curry and Deupty
Sheriff PAYNE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

Mrs. b. Friedman has as hor dis
tingushed guest her brother Robert
Lovemaa, the south's beloved poet
and author Mr.. Loveman now resides
in Dauphine. Ga, after having lived
for several years in London, England
and New York city. He was formerly
a resident of Tuscaloosa leaving here
about Is years ago, after graduating
frem the university.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
snRIN EHs CELEBRATE

Anniston and Birmingham Shriners
assembled at the Admission Iun Mon
day night in an annual meeting for
the members of tho local Shrine club,
which proved to be one of the pre-
mier events of the fall season here.
nlustrious Potentate Eli Shertridg-
OF Birmingham was a special guest
of honor.
Other Birmingham visitors in at
tendance at the fall meeting of the
local Tor wearers were Charles -.
Geohegan, Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Wells,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Il. McLendon. DR..
and Mrs. H. c. Crelly, P. S. Newhin-
ney and others.
The session was presided over by
Frank Williamson, president Of the
Admission Shrine club. Miss Martha
Street gave an appreciated piano
solo, Grand Master Spearman spoke.
Miss Ilva Tate gave a reading. Mr..
and Mrs. Shortridge were heard. Mrs.
Robert Hampson's vocal numbers
were thoroughly enjoyed. and the
evening proved to be one of thorough
enjoyment to about 100 fez wearers,
their wives, sweethearts and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
LET scnooL CONTRACT

Bids, now being advertised for, in
connection with the construction OF
Aibany's new 100000 high school
building, must guarantee that con-
struetion will be completed in time
for occupancy on September l, 1928.
This declaration was made here
Tuesday morning by two officials.
The present school structures are
over-erowded and the new building
is needed greatly.
The building. plans OF which have
been drawn, Will be erected on the
present school lot. Between the Cor
don and present high school building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
= cnowING soy BE.xs

w. S. Randolph of Manchester star
route. says large crops OF soy beans
have been raised In north Walker
county and the scuthern part %
Winston county this year. A soy bean
failure is unknown in this part of
the state. Mr.. Randolph says many
farmers are turning to the SOY beans
as substitute for cotton. Soy bean
hay is selling readily at $50 ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
AGED e.IrlzEN DEAD

T. ". MulHgan, an Old and re-
spected citizen of Calhoun county.
died at his home last night Just
across the Etowah county line after
long illness Of dropsy. He was so
years old and is survived by his wife
and three sons. Mr.. Mulligan has
lived 55 years in the house where
h~ died and Was one Of the early
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

The Sewell farm, consisting of 200
acres of the best farming land in
Cherokee county, was sold for di-
vision among the heirs and brought
s11,050.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

Sheriff Miller or Colbert county
and Deputies Hawk and King cap
tured two wild cat stills near Leigh
ton. The operators fled as the Of
ficers approached The two stills and
three barrels of beer were destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

The paid firemen OF the city have
been notified that they must wear
uniforms and as result the firemen
last night asked for an increase in
salary or t2-hour shift, No action
was taken on the request
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

At the meeting of the city council
Monday night a resolution was passed
increasing the salary of Mayor Chria-
topher to $1,000 a year. The mayor
will devote his entire time to the
office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
STATIONS ABANDONED

Oxmoor and Coosada on the Bir-
mingham- Montgomery division of
the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road will lose their station agents as
a result of decisions of the public
service commission Tuesday. The
commission granted the petition of
the railroad for permission to abaai-
don the agencies and to establish
caretakers at the two stations for
the handling of freight and pas
sengers.
Jurisdiction of the .Coosada case
was retained for 80 days so another
order may be issued II the revenue
from the station permits the re- es-
Enlistment of the agency.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
MORE SEWERS

Contractors are excavating for the
first sewerage ever to be laid on tho
north side of the Louisville and
Nashville road, where. some 5000 or
1000 people reside.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
| GADSDEN WOMAN IS
INJURED BY AUTO;
REPORTED SERIOUS
Mrs. Frank Culpepper Knocked
Down After Stepping Off
Street Car-City Has
Killing Frost
GADSDEN BUREAU
THE AGE-HERAID

Mrs. Frank Culpepper was run over
and reported seriously injured Tues
day night about 1890 o'clock as she
stepped off the Causler street car at
the corner of Forest and Twelfth
street, where Ford car, driven by
James D. Giles, an attorney, knocked
her down, breaking ono arm, cutting
her head and forehead in several
places and otherwise bruising her
body. and physicians report her in a
dangerous condition. The car had
just stopped TO let off passengers as
Mr. Giles approached from the west,
witnesses said He lost control of the
car and after injuring Mrs. Culpep-
per, he ran into the street car and an
other auto, barely escaping injury to
himself.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
KILLED DOE, FINED

$. A. FELTON, Of Akron, Hale county
is the first person this season To-
be convicted Of killing. doe in vio-
lafibn OF the state game laws. !, r.
Quinn. state commissioner OF conser 4
walton, received notice Tuesday that
Mr.. FELTON, was fined $40 and costs
by W. II, Martin; justice of the peace
OF Akron. following his arrest on a
charge Of bagging the doe. Female
deer are protected by the state game
laws and only one buck may be
killed each dsT by hunter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

receiving $500 per acre for 100 acres
gof land near Nitrate Plant No. 2. Be-
fore the great Developments in this
section farm landsAsold for as .ow as
SIS per. acre. tEn ss
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
GApsDEN EXHIBIT

The Gadsden Chamber of Commerce
will send literature and exhibits TO
show the advantages of the Gadsden
district at the industrial exhibit at
Grand Central Palace, New York, the
week of December 4, to be staged by
the Alabama Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

What promises TO be one OF the
hardest fought games of the football
season will be staged on the campus
at the University school Friday aft
ernoon when the Talladega High
school eleven journeys to Admission TO
lock horns with the blue ribbon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
ZIG LAND SALE

has closed deal with Detroit parties.
settlers OF this section. He was a
Confederate veteran and a member
OF the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

+, Is. A. Belser, inspector for the state
board of health, Is making a most
rigid inspection of hotels. restau-
rants and cafes in Gadsden. Alfalfa
and Alabama City. 1t is stated as a
result OF his visit some of the places
about which there has been complaint
will be closed temporarily until the
insanitary conditions can be RENEE
died.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
Lin A1i SSAis dhu III 6Ciy.
SEEK NEW STOVE RATES
RAIDERS ON JOB

Reports OF the capture of three
stills in Mobile county and one in
Tuscaloosa county by agents of the
law enforcement department were
received at the capital Tuesday. In
the Mobile raid the officers poured
out SO gallons of liquor and 1920
gallons OF mash.
One hundred gallons Of liquor and
100 gallons OF mash were taken in
the Tuscaloosa raid and one person
was arrested on a charge Of distil-
ling.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

sun raiding activities in the v'ein
!ty Of Bone creek during the pas,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
WANTS ROUND TABLE T.LKs

DIR. c. J.. Guice in talk before
the city council asked that body to
approve the plan for q series OF
round table sessions to discuss the
various laws prope sed at the coming
session of the legislature that would
vitality affect the people in order
that the people at home could pass
on the laws and determine whether
they were for the best interests of
a majority of the .seople.' The plan
was heartily Endorsed and the mayor
and finance committee was named
to represent the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22

District Deputy J. King Stanley,
assisted by a team from the Gsdsden
lodge reorganized the Guntersville
Lodge No. 40, Knights of Pythias.
last night. There were 65 visiting
knights from Collinsville, Alabama
City. Alfalfa, Crossyille and Hunts
Vile and they received 16 OF the old
members back into the lodge and at
the same time initiated IS new mem
bers.
r. Murray Dix. grand chancellor OF
Alabama, and Sam Rogers, special
deputy Of Montgomery, were guests
OF honor The officers elected for
the Guntersville lodge were as fol-
lows: Joe Starnes, chancellor com
mander; J. w. Ricke. vice chancellor;
NJ E. Williams. prelate; c. s. Fennell.
master of work; r. II. Williams.
keeper of records and seal; ]. T..
Armstrong, master sofsthe excheque err;
C. H. Hammill. master at arms; E. S.
Huckaby inner guard; George p.
Roberts, outer guard; w. C. Rayburn,
C. S. Fennell, B. P. Furgerson, past
chanceliors; ". G.. Rayburn. ]. D..
Holt and c. B. Seibold. trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-22
GAVE THEM THE NEWS

GAVE THEM THE NEWS
Citizens of Montgomery exhibited
great interest Tuesday in The Age
Herald dispatch from Washington
indicating that Henry #. Irwin,
for many years assistant postmaster.
would be appointed postmaster here
during the next few days. The term
OF C. T. Fitzpatrick. who was APP
pointed eight years ago, expired
about two months ago.
Mr.. Irwin has been connected
with the Montgomery office during
the greater part, of his life but was
retired during the administration Of
President Wilson. His civil service
status was restored by President
Harding and he returned to the post
office, but not in the capacity OF as
sistant postmaster. The terms of
McDuff Cain, marshal. and T. D..
Sanford, district attorney, expired
several months ago. but there has
been no indication of their success
sors.
Republicans were told Tuesday
that Douglas Smith. brother. of
Col. John d. B. Smith, republic
can nominee for governor against
Governor Kilby four years ago, Is
making q hard fight for marshal.
Several republicans have protested
against his appointment, contending
office in the soldiers rehabilitation
department and another brother has
been appointed postmaster at Ope
lika. However, the same story is
that Of o. d. Street, now the leader
of the republican party in Alabama,
has Endorsed Mr.. Smith for the APP
nointment.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-09-13
HUNT is LEADING ON
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
FOR GOVERN0RSHlP
BY the Associated Press.

Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 12.--Scat-
tered and incomplete returns from
the state outside of MaricOpa Coun-
ty tonight indicate that former
Governor George w. p. Hunt of
Globe, is leading Charles b. Ward
of Phoenix, in the race for the
democratic nomination for COVER
nor of Arizona. A heavy vote is re-
ported from all over the state, with
the race between Hunt and Ward
the feature of today's special and
primary election.
In Phoenix, "a out of "a city pre-
cincts give Ward 1883 against
Hunts 1890, while the incomplete
count from % out of Sd Maricopa
county precincts outside of Phoe-
nix give Ward 1881 to Hunts Gao.
This gives Ward a total lead in
Maricopa county, including Phoe-
nix, of 544 votes.
This lead of Ward, however, will
be wiped out by the complete re-
turns from Yavapai county, said
messages from Prescott and
Jerome, which stated that Hunt
was piling up a big lead in the
county and was running particu-
larly strong in the two cities.
Meager reports from other
points in the state, including Tue
son, Bisbee, Douglas. Nogales and
the northern counties, indicates a
slight lead for Hunt on the face
of early and incomplete returns.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-09-13
48 HOURS MORE AND.
TRAPPED MINERS WILL
BE RELEASED, IS CRY
BY the Associated Press.

Jackson, Calf, Sept. IL
"Forty-eight hours more. and the
miners will be released" was the
cry in Jackson tonight when
word came that the last barrier
to the Argonaut mine will be
broken through late Thursday
night or early Friday morning.
Although no signals have been
heard from the AZ men since the
first As minutes of their impris-
onment on August 81. veteran
miners believe that a few of the
stronger and more experienced
men are still alive. They state,
however, that the number will be
easily counted on the fingers of
one hand, while others are firmly
confident that all have been kill
ed by the deadly poison fumes
that have filled the burning mine
for the last two weeks.
The fire in the Argonaut has
just about burned itself out, ac-
cording to Fred l.. Lowell, safety
engineer of the California Indus
trial Accident commission.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-09-13

Youngstown, Ohio.-"Last fall l
began to feel mean and my back
hurt me and l could hardly do my
little bit of hausework. l was
played out when ! would justsweep
one room and would have to rest. l
would have to put cushion behind
me when / would sit down and at
night could not sleep unless had
something under my back. l had
awful cramps every month and was
just nearly all in. Finally my hus-
band said to me one day, why
don't you try Lydia E. Pinkham's
medicine? and said, lam willing
to take anything if l could get well
again. So I took one bottle and a
second one and felt better and the
neighbors asked me what was do
ing and said, Surely it must be do
ing you good all right. | have just
finished my eighth bottle and | can
not express to you how | feel, the
way | would like to. If you can use
this letter you are welcome to it and
if any woman does not believe what
have written to be true, she can
write to me and will describe my
condition to her as l have to you.
Mrs. ELMER HEAsLEY, 141 S.
jackson St., Youngstown, Ohio.
81 was very nervous and run
down." writes Mrs. L. E. Wiese of
706 Louisa St., New Orleans, La.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Privs
Peculiar to Women" will bt
Write to the Lydia Il, Pinkhs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-09-13
EARLY RETURNS SHOW
POINDEXTER SECOND

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 12.-Early
returns from local precincts put
United States Senator Miles Pom
dexter of Spokane in second place
in the republican senatorial pri-
mary; George B. Lamping of Sc
attic leading him by SIS votes. Six
precincts gave PoindeXter 230,
Lamping, 2SS; Austin E. Griffiths
of Seattle, rs; Mrs. Francis C. AK
tell of Bellingham, II; George II.
Stevenson of Seattle, 10. and Lee
Title of Yakima, 4.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-09-13
POLISH SCREEN STAR
GETS FIRST GLIMPSE
OF AN AMERICAN CITY

New York, Sept. 12.-Pola Negri,
Polish screen star, got her first
glimpse of an American city today
when she arrived on the Majestic,
bound for Los Angeles to appear
in motion pictures. She confessed
that she was nervous, but pleased
when told she was more beautiful
than her pictures have shown her
to be. When she recovered her
composure she said:
my art. That is all I live for.
I am so happy to be here"
Miss Negri is a brunette. with
gray-blue eyes that twinkle behind
lone dark lashes.
When she learned her journey to
the coast wouId begin almost at
once she gasped and asked:
How are the operas in Los An
geles, please?"