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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
WIRELESS PHONE READY

Selma. January 14.-(Special)-- Finishing touches are today being put on the wireless telephone outfit being installed on top of the Y. NJ. c. A. building. and Selmians expect to be able by night to listen in'' on news. concerts. etc. being sent out by a centrally located Westinghouse broadcasting station. Two large ann plifiers are today being placed in the auditorium of the "Y" and seats be- Ing placed SO that all will be in readi- ness for the initial try-out of the ap- paratus probably tonight. Daily re- ports. such as weather. cotton mar ket. etc. will be received over the outfit, and 1t Is the intention of the men interested to shortly purchase a sending device to be added to the present equipment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
TO HOLD QUARTERLY MEET

Gadsden. January l4.-(Special.)-- A quarterly meeting of the Baptist Woman's Missionary union of Etowah county will be held st the First Bap- tist church in this city on January 2 and the keynote for the meeting that day will be Service" Miss board at Atlanta will be present and speak at both the morning and after noon session. Every church In the county will have delegates on hand and a big meeting is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
DlcKERSON BURIED
 AT ELMW00D T0DA'

The body of W. B. Dickerson, for mar Birmingham lumberman, Wa died at his home in New York city few days ago at the age of 67, wi' reach Birmingham early this morn ing, Private funeral services VIII held at Elmwood at noon- The po'' will be inferred at ElmWood Wit Ridout in charge.
 The body of MT. Dickerson VIII accompanied by his widow and tW daughters, Miss Ellen Dickersoh a'' Mrs. Wileie Jones of New Nork. be sides his widow and two daughter MT Dickerson is also survived b his sister-in-law, Mrs. J. D. Collin If Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCEp

Selma. January 14.--(Special.)- Speakers for the meeting of citizens. to be held Friday night, January 20. at the High school auditorium, have been arranged for by the Dallas county League of Women Voters and include w. S. Keller, head of tho state highway department; Dr. W. B Hall. mayor of Selma; Leo Leva. city attorney; Col. w. R. Nelson. presi- dent Of the school board Omer Car michael. superintendent of city schools. and Mrs. T. H. Miller, chair man of the league membership com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
TO STUDY IN VIENNA

Gadsden, January 14.-(Special.)- pr. l.. B. Nicholson, who has been a citizen of this city for the past two years, will sail on February 1 for Vienna. where he will take a six months course in the treatment of the eye. ear, nose and throat to bet ter equip himself for his lifework. While he Is absent his wife will make her home with her mother at Lynch burg Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
COMMITTEE MEETS

Tuscaloosa, January 14-(Special) The educational committee of the chamber of commerce held It's first meeting of the year last night. The two most important problems brought up Tor solution were: How to dis pose or the school bond issue and the necessary step to be taken to assure the passage of the school constitutional amendment at the election fin November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION

Selma, January l4.-(Special.)- Ralph Victor Foster. 2S, died late Fri- day afternoon in a Selma hospital. where he was carried recently for an operation for Appendicitis, which was performed in the hope of saving his life. The young man had resided here only short while with his sis- ter, Mrs. w. H. Bronson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15

The ARe-BeralA naintaiYs special rep resentAtivsa In Bensemsf for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptions. Mrs. l.. D. AcGolluo, cor respondent. receives news itoms. phone Bessemer IeT3. F. B. Walker, Realty bvildinE. Bessemsr. manager of eiroS- lation-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Social Events

Mir. and Mrs. Nose B. Burgln, who expect to leave within a few days for Tuscaloosa, where they will make their future home, were beautifully complimented recently when Mir. and Mrs, E. A. Sparks entertained at cards at their home on Avenue E. The living rooms were tastefully decorat- cd for the occasion in narcissus. calla lalies and ferns. Several tables were arranged for the players and, follow ing a series of games, d delicious ice course with cake was served.
 Those who enjoyed this hospitality ty were MT. and Mrs. Muse Burgin, MT. and Mrs. l.. M. Grain, MT. and Mrs. William Morris. Mir. and Mrs. c. K. Reeves, MT. and Mrs. l.. P. Grain. Miss Edna Lois Sparks, Miss Ellen Morris. Clarence Jayne, Albert Bur gin. Edward Grain, V. l., Meets, Owen Burgin and MT. and Mrs. Sparks.
 Mrs. J. c. Bryant delightfully."- en- tertained the members of the Sesame club at her home, 2124 Avenue G. The living rooms were most attractive in their decorations of narcissus 1nd ferns. making a lovely setting for the club women. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. D. S. Gilbert and the following program was rem dered: Paper on Sketches and Col lections of Eugene Field,' Mrs. Gill bert; paper on The Forester Mrs Palmer; piano selections by Mrs. Miles Following the program a de- licious salad course with coffee was served by the hostess to large mum Der of club members.
 Quite a large number of business men and women attended the pastry sale which was given yesterday at noon at the Zeigler Real Estate off, flee by the members of the Highland circle of the Woman's Missionary so- ciety of the First Methodist church. Delicious sandwiches, pies, cakes and candies, with coffee, were served. neat sum was realized which will Ro to the church improvement fund.
 Special Services
 The Rev. David M. Gardner, pastor of the First Baptist church, will fill his pulpit this morning at II o'clock, at which time he will take for his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
s14.ooO REALTY DEAL

Selma, January 14.-(Special.)- Bowie Smith. real estate agent, has Just closed a deal of s14,000 whereby W. w. Berrey & Son of Orrvine pur- chased the land of Texas heirs known as the Smyley and Nunnallv places. He also closed a sale today for Joseph w. John and others to Mrs. M. B. Portis and Mrs. J. w. Jackson for the large house at the corner of Dallas and Mabry streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
At the Churches

The Rev. L. E. Brubaker, pastor of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church will take for his morning theme: Taking Stock" Evening sub Ject: Two Songs the World Needs"
 The Rev. J. L. Alderson. pastor of the First Christian church will take for his morning subject: Place" Tn the evening he will talk on: The Christian Science of Christ"
 Dr. Edmonds Bennett rector of the St. Johns Episcopal church, will celebrate Holy Communion at 7:3U o'clock this morning and at the II o'clock hour he will take for his ser mon topic: Do It." Evening services will be held at 7;3o o'clock.
 The Rev. John F. Logeman will fill the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church at both the morning and evening services.
 The Rev. Theo. Harris, pastor of the Pike Avenue Baptist church, will take for his morning subject: Arc We Loyal To the Teachings of Jesus?" and in the evening his subject will be: "Why Our Good Intentions Fail.
 The Rev. M. E. Barns, pastor of the Shadyside Methodist church, will take for his morning subject: "Alone With God" while In the evening he will talk on: The Reception of the Prod igal."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

SeIma, January 14.-(Special)- )- Celebration of the first year of its successful organization will be staged by the Exchange club of Selma Wednesday evening, January lS, at the X-Ki-Ro rooms, guests os honor to be the feminine friends and the wives and daughters of the mem- oers. Exchange has the distinction of being the youngest of Seimas three luncheon clubs, its seniors be- ing Rotary and Kiwanis, and the anniversary night" entertainment is the first big affair of the kind at tempted by the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
WANT POSTMASTER TO REMAIN

Gadsden, January 14.-(Special.)-
 The citizens of Ashville have signed
 petition and sent 1t to the Post master General. requesting that B. B. Gather, the present encumbent, be re- appointed postmaster at Ashville to
 succeed himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Mrs c. 10. Cnnrsr

Funeral services for Mrs. C. E. Con ger, aged GA years. who died Thurs day after a short Illness, at her home 2606 Avenue D. will be held this aft ernoon at 2 o'clock from the resi- dence of her son at 321S Avenue C.. Interment will be made at Oakland cemetery, with Echols & Angwin in charge. The deceased is survived by two sons, Charles Conger and James Conger, and daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
TOY PISTOL BANNED

Selma, January 14-(Special.)- Local novelty and toy stores will be warned by city officials in the form of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of toy pistols to small boys, If the pistols have barrels fitted to fire other than the blank cap ordinarily used. Police officials say that there have been numerous complaints from different sources stating that the regular .22 cartridge was taking the place of the blank cap supposed to be used with the toy pistols, and that loaded with the regular cartridge they form a very dangerous weapon. especially in the hands of small boys Several arrests have been made in connection with the firing of these pistols on the streets of Selma, and Recorder Craig warns all offenders that the law will hereafter punish any person found with one in his or her possession
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
A Announcements

Ensley commandery, No. 36. will hold it's regular business meeting Monday night at 7:30 o'clock at the Masonic temple.
 The members of the Junior Mis- sionary society of the First Method ist church are requested to meet at the church this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Kellar will celebrate their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary tonight in the form ot a family reunion at their home, 221o Avenue F.
 The Busch School Improvement as sociation will have charge of tho Belle moving picture theatre Wednes- day, January IS, during the after noon. The proceeds from this affair will go toward the purchase of books for the school library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Personals

Miss Adele Jones of Dayton arrived last night to be the guest of her sis ter, Mrs. Earl Morrison.
 Miss Bessie Diggitt of Chicago is the guest of her uncle, Mir. J. H. Per kins, at his home, 211S Avenue r.
 Mrs. J. E. Lewis has been removed from the Ensley infirmary to her home at Vinesville.
 W. F. Jackson of S121 South park, Ensley, is at the Ensley infirmary. where he underwent an operation.
 Miss Marion Miller of Brenau col lege, 1t Gainesville. Ga, is spending the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Miller, of the Ensley Highlands having been called home by the death of her aunt, Mrs Charles R. Tayman. in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Floyd McLemore continues i'll at her home on Avenue J.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Jones have re- turned from their wedding trip and will make their home in Wylam.
 Mrs. J. F. Jordan of 300 Forty-sec- ond street. Fairfield, is Ill at the Ensley infirmary.
 Miss Eva Daring has been re- moved to her home, 3471 Highland avenue, Birmingham. following an illness at the Ensiey infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Bound to Grand Jury

The preliminary trial of Sam Smith negro, who is alleged to have shot W. D. Petit, game warden, early in December, near Yolande, was held Saturday by Judge Herbert EtheridSe e in the inferior court of the Bessemer division of circuit court. He was pound over to the grand jury by a S2,000 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Beautiful Party

A charming coterie of young boys and girls who live in the neighbor- hood of Dartmouth avenue were de- lightfully entertained last evening by Mrs. T. T. Huey at her beautifully remodeled new home. Quantities of brilliant carnations and graceful as paragus ferns were used throughout the reception rooms in an attractive arrangement.
 The young honorees were Misses Frances Rush. Rosa Perry, Fannie Morton, Clara Eugenia Donald Ca millus Odell, Yeatman King. William Herbert and William Cunningham. Games and other forms of entertain ment were enjoyed during the eve ming and at the close delicious fruit salad. molded cream and cakes were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15

Alfon H. Hudson, whose prelimi- nary trial was held Saturday In the Bessemer division of circuit court was bound over by Judge Etheridgel to await the action of the grand jury by $200 bond. Hudson is alleged to have assaulted and attempted to murder George Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15

The first of a series of evangelistie sermons which will be given at the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will be delivered this morning at il o'clock when Rev. l.. G. Sturdivant pastor of the church, will take for his subject, Not Far From the King dom of God" The evening sermon will be delivered by the Rev. W. J. Mosteller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Mass Meeting

There will be a mass meeting at the High school auditorium on Tues day evening at o'clock under the auspices of the American Jewish Re- lief committee of which Sam Erlick is local chairman, to which the public is cordially invited to attend.
 The object of the meeting is to set forth the reasons the American Relief committee has issued its ap- peal for the $14.0o0.o0O0 for the r. lief of the suffering people of Eu rope. Hs
 A number of prominent speakers will make addresses at the meeting who are Leopold Strauss of Montgom- cry, Major M. M. Ullman and Irving M. Engel of Birmingham, Prof l.. L. Vann and M. J. Brooks of this city, who will outline the real conditions now prevailing in Europe. They viii also discuss the plans of the relic; committee to relieve the distress and sufferings of these people. An ap- peal Is made to every sympathetic person of this community to attend this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
PERSONAL

Hugh Scales and Frank Rletta iei today for a weeks hunting trIp II south Alabama near MoDlie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
a12 LICENSES ISSUED

Selma, January 14.-(Special.)- Commercial licenses issued from tho office of City Clerk H. H. stewart to date total SIP. These figures are from the first of the present month to date, and are considered an excel lent showing for IS days. This IS considerably in excess of last years figssres for the same length of time. Applications for building permits from the clerks office also show healthy increase so far this month over the same period last year. named their young son Joe William, Baker.
 Mrs. E. l.. Huey will leave Tuesday for Anniston, where she will be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. T. F. Huey.
 J. J. Swenson of San Francisco, who has been the guest of his rela- tiyes, MT. and Mrs. George Steven son, left Friday for Atlanta.
 Mrs. E. c. Williams of Coldmeus Ga. who has been visiting Mir. anu Mrs. J. T. Pearson, has returned to her home.
 Mrs. Nj. A. Ponder of Wadley is the guest of her son, J. T. Pearson. and Mrs. Pearson.
 Margaret, Harry and Jack Bates children of Mir. and Mrs. Tom Bates are improving after a serious illness
 Mrs. D. c. Simmons and daughter Sarah Simmons. of Utica. Miss. are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. w. w Hollingsworth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
MISS BERNEY GILLEN SM TAI & A " Correspondent EAX WJEAMA Messages be phoned ts
 EIis Jswery Co., Enscy 367.

subject: Why Does Not God Inter vene?' This subject has been in- spired by the numerous questions propounded concerning the recent Crawford tragedy. This evening pr. Gardner will take for his text. "The Alibi Business"
 The Rev. William II. Mansfield, pastor of the First Methodist church, has announced for his morning theme: The Perils of Liberty" This sermon will be a continuance of the sermon delivered last Sunday even ing on: "The Jazz Road to Ruin" The above subjects have been inspired by the much discussed question before the public today on public dance halls. As a follow up sermon he will take for his evening subject: Seeing the Bright Side of Things" handling from a different viewpoint the same subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Saturday at Woodward Club

The Saturday afternoon brldee party and dance at the Woodward Golf and Country club was one of the delightful events of the week, With Mesdames J. s. Winters, Fred Stover and Lacey Edmundson hostesses Tor the afternoon.
 Games of bridge were enjoyed un- iii o'clock, and lovely prizes, cut glass set and deck of cards. were awarded to Mrs. A. S. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Paul Ragsdale. Cakes and coffee were served later and dancing was enjoyed until o'clock. The music for the afternoon, by Nixon s orchestra, was one of the enjoyable features of the party There were eight tables of bridge and numbers of others came later for the dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15

The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of Probate Judge Sam Huey, Saturady: Louis Brand to Miss Mabel Byrd, both of Birmingham; James A. William to Miss Galdys Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
BESSEMER

Bessemer, January 14.-(SpecialO- Mrs. Jack York, of Feeders. was painfully injured Saturday morning about 1t:3O o'clock when she was struck by a piece of iron and sus- tained a badly bruisfd and injured limb She was removed to the hos pital at Feeders and received first aid treatment and this afternoon was removed to the Fairfield hospital.
 The accident occurred at Feeders where some blasting was being done and a small piece of iron from the blast first hit the ground and with such force that 1t rebounded and fell in the neighborhood of the woman who was struck in the limb. accord ing to information received. While very painful, her injuries are not considered serious as the limb was not broken.
 Ross Chairman of Drive
 George Ross has been appointed chairman of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation drive in Bessemer by Sid ney J. Bowie, in charge of the Ala bama committee for the fund.
 Mir Ross has asked Mrs E. L. Huey Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin. Mrs. A. l. Bains and Mrs. L. D. McCollum to serve as woman's committe and he will appoint a number of men from the mems clubs to serve and he will call & meeting of this com mittee within the next few days when plans for the wor-- in the Bessemer district will be made
 On Monday the schools will observe Woodrow Wilson hour" in special ways. TatNs will be made at the morning exercises by the principals and the pupils and students ano teachers will have brought before their mental vision the world s greatest wounded soldier" whose ideals of righteousness will live as golden rules of history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Dinnrr for Bonrd of Eanc.tlnn

The board of education of Bessemer was entertained at an elaborate din ner last night by the senior class of the High school in the domestic science room. The guests included M. J. Brooks, president of the board N B. Parker, Dr. R. P. McTyeire. E. A Dudley. Dr. L. L. Yam and Prof. c. c. Mosely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15

The fire department answered call to 2S22 Eighth avenue Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock when it was iound that negro house was burn ihs. The house was the property or A. l. Dexter and damages to the amount or about $50 was incurred. cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Recreation Club

Mrs. J, c. Means proved a charm ing hostess yesterday afternoon, when she entertained the members of the Recreation club at her home. 23oo Oakland avenue. This meeting was the first to be held since the hol- days, and proved most enthusia stic one. During the afternoon a short business session was held, with Mrs. V. o. Furman presiding.
 Immediately after the business meeting the following program was rendered: Roll call response, quota tions from Longfellow; paper on The Life of Longfellow," by Mrs. V. O Furman; paper on "The Children's s Hour" by Miss Jessie Ruter; read ing. by Miss Audrey Ruter; piano solo, Mrs. Howard Lacey: piano solo, Miss Jessie Ruter. unique feature of the program were several piano selections rendered by little Misses Mary Anna Lee and Eileen Collette.
 Later in the afternoon a salad course with coffee was served by the hostess. The guests of the club were Mrs. Collette and Miss Eileen Col lette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Silver Tea For Lee Memorial

The Bessemer chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. has planned a silver tea at the home of Mrs. T. T. Huey, on Dartmouth avenue, the proceeds of which will be used for the Lee memorial. a cause sponsored by the general di : vision of the United Daughters of the Confectionery, in celebration of the birthday anniversary of the great Confederate hero.
 A tribute to Stonewall Jackson slso will be included In the program given during the afternoon. The public
 is invited to attend the tea and the Confederate Veterans of Bessemer will be guests of honor. The pro- gram arranged by the historical com mittee, Mrs. ". A. Cochran, J. K. 0. SturdIvant. will include: Reading, Miss Llnnie Mae Lipscomb; songs by male quartet of old southern melo- dies; reading by Mrs. Esau Harris; violin numbers by Edward Saunders and David Nixon; Lees Letter to His Son." Mrs. L, D. McCollum; read ings from annals of the Confederacy by members of the Children of the Confederacy's chapter. who will in- clude Sarah Huey, Francis Rush, Car olyn Bradley and Clara Mae Love less; paper, "Stonewall Jackson, Miss Mable Adams. The social fea- lures of the celebration will be most delightful. the officers of the chap ter forming the reception committee, and other members assisting with the entertainment of the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
Mrs. Lacey Hostess

Mrs. Joe Lacey was charming hostess of Friday afternoon, enter taininr the members of the Junior Matrons, club at her attractive home in Woodward. Lovely bowls of fra grant narcissi and ferns and chrys- arthemums adorned the living room. where the tables for the games Of bridge were placed.
 The prizes, embroidered guest towel and apron, were awarded to Mrs. Herbert Batts and to Mrs. sam Huey, After the games delicious refresh mentS were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15
General Lees Birthday


 With elaborate exercises and with program of music, songs and ad- dresses embodying his life, character and ideals. the birthday anniversary of Gen. Robert r. Lee, idol of the Confectionery. will be celebrated in Bessemer by the Bessemer chapter. Daughters of the Confederacy, and by the Children of the Confederacy. beautiful program has been ar ranged for the Children of the Com federacy by Mrs. J. o. Sturdivant, di- rector, for their meeting celebrating his birth, which will be held at the home of Carolyn Bradley, which ir- cludes the following: Piano solo, Fan nie Morton; paper, Lee as a Man" Elizabeth Grigsby; Lee as a Gen eral," Francis Rush: reading, Sword of Lee Francis Jones; Arlington" Beryl Hosey; General Lees Farewell Address, Carolyn Bradley; Lees Pets" Rebecca Williamson; poem. Nineteenth of January" Clara Mae Loveless; piano solo. Ethel Jager,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-15

The board of revenue will hold their regular quarterly meeting Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the court house, in Bessemer.