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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
BEssEMER. Ala bed 27-fsne.

BESSEMER, Ala, Dec. 27.-(Spe- cial.)-Dr. P. E. Gwin was elected district trustee and D. H. Johnston secretary and treasurer of the Xii wanis club Wednesday by the direc- tors of the club at its regular week ly meeting held at the Grand hotel.
 The meeting was closed with the newly elected officers in charge who were Gordon F. Vail, president; c. S. Bently, first vice president; J. w. Brooks, second vice president; John Perry. chairman of board of directors. Members of board of directors are: John Perry, D. II. Johnston, E. l.. Huey. F. G. Terry, Julian Brick. pr. l.. P. Lacey, pr. ]. H. Blue, J. w. Leggett. These officers will be in- stalled at the next meeting.
 This being the last meeting of the year the work of the club was re- viewed and reports made of the finan- cial activities engaged in during the year. The Boys camp at Chip pewa and Boys work in the com munity received the largest share of the clubs resources. and a number of other causes received aid of the c. X. building. in which the club put the lights.
 A number of boys were sent to the international track meet in Chicas 0 by the club and others were sent to conventions. Under the leadership of Dr. l.. R. Smith. president for this year. the club has had a most sue. cessful history.
 A jubilee meeting will be held at an early date. according to plans made Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
OSTROM EvANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN IS A RARE PRIVILEGE-DR. STUART

pr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, in speaking "Wednesday of the Ostrom evangelis- tic campaign to be held in his church under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association and the ming next Sunday. December 31, said: For more than quarter of cen tury l have known and been asso- ciated with pr. Henry Ostrom in his great revival meetings throughout the United States. I have been en- tertained in his hospitable home in Green Castle, Ind, and am thor oughly acquainted with his life and his work. both of which I most heart fly indorse. He has been one of the outstanding evangelists of America for many years. He will be in Bir- mingham for one week, December 31 to January '. This is rare privi- lege for the churches of Birmingham, who have been asked to cooperate in the campaign. As pastor of the First Methodist church, l wish to say to the people of Birmingham that the doors of ths church are wide open for this meeting and everybody is cordially invited"
 The opening meeting of the cam paign will be at o'clock Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church and will be for men only. Sunday night and every night dur ing the week at 7:30 o'clock Dr. Os- trom will speak to both men and women at the First Methodist church. Every day at noon beginning Monday, January 1, there will be a meeting from 12 to 12:50 o'clock for men only addressed by Dr. Ostrom. at Moose hall, 2061a Twentieth street. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
JAIL SENTENCE GIVEN ON
 EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE

Tobie Law, negro, 413 Fourteenth street. north, was fined $25 and sem fenced to 15 days at hard labor by Judge Martin Wednesday in police court for tho alleged embezzlement of two pairs of skates entrusted to his care by hls employer. Ben Davis of the Centennial Ice company, last Saturday. Law pleaded not guilty. claiming that he knew noth- ing of the disappearance of the skates. The arrest was made by De- tectives R. J. Walton and c. M. Bra gan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
MEMPHIS GIRL FOUND IN DESERTED MINE PIT ON RED MOUNTAIN TOP

Miss Helen Morrow. IS years old, daughter of Mrs. Maud Morrow Of Memphis, who has been missing since Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the home of Mrs. D. L. Thompson, 2116 Tenth avenue, south. when she left to mail letter at the Five Points branch post office, was found in a deserted mine pit of Valley View mine on Fed mountain Wednesday afternoon at o'clock She was brought to the Hillman hospital and later removed to the South High lands infirmary. where she was re- ported as suffering from bruises and exposure. Her condition is not se- rious, 1t was stated,
 Mrs. Thompson told an Age Herald representative that Miss Morrow came to her home Sunday to visit during the holidays Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock she left the house. announc- ing she was going to mail letter When she failed to reappear Tuesday night, Mrs. Thompcon said she no- tified the police department
 The girl refused to talk at the hos pltal. Mrs Thompson. however, said the explanation given her was that she had fallen from bluff While walking along slope of Red noun tain near Valley. View mine. She was alone at the time, according to her statement to Mrs. Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY THWARTED BY WOMAN

A woman's pluck in throwing her shoe at the burglars head. although her action entaifed breaking down the foot of her bed and upturning a nearby table, prevented the robbery of the residence of W. H. McManus, 723 Princeton avenue, West End, about 3:30 o'clock, Wednesday morn ing. Nothing was obtained by the burglar, the residents announced after taking an inventory of their be- longings.
 Officers E. P. Sones and r. J. Smith learned that the burglar was discov- cred while in the act of fishing the trousers of McManus from the room, with a long pole by Mrs. McManus' who grabbed up Ter bed room slipper and threw 1t at the burglar As she set her arm in motion to throw the shoe, Mrs. McManus upturned the table which fell on the foot of her bed, breaking one corner of it down.
 The officers found the pole, equip ped with a hook, manufactured cut of a nail driven through the end of it. just outside the window. Their search of the entire block brought no trace of the burglar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
MOBILE DELEGATION TO ATTEND MEETING OFT HARBOR COMMISSION

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. 7.-(SpecIal) The entire Mobile county legislative delegation will attend the meeting of the state harbor commission In Bir- mingham Friday, leaving Mobile Thursday night, according to R. F.. Cunningham, one of the representa- tives in the lower house of the gem eral assembly.
 MT. Cunningham stated that in order to get first hand information from the harbor commission as to the needs of the port, and the legis- laton of the seaport amendment, every member of the delegation will be present at the meeting. They are Senator John Craft, Represents tives E. J. Grove, John J. Russell and MT. Cunningham. The Mobile members of the harbor board, City Commissioner Harry T. Hartwel, AL fred l.. Staples and R. A. Christian, will attend the Birmingham con- ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
PUBLIC INSTALLATION
 SPANISH WAR VETS

Birmingham Camp No. l United Spanish War Veterans will have a public installation of officers at United Temple, 1soslk Fourth ave- nue, Tuesday night, January ?. Of- ficers will be installed by Charles Becker, department aide de camp.
 Governor r-elect w. ". Brandon, de- partment patriotic instructor, and Berto Johnson, Monts somery. depart- present.
 A special musical program has been arranged according to E. E. Spapgenberg. department commander. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
EMPL0YE IS CHARGED WITH THEFT OF IRON

Johnnie Miles, negro, r210 Alley E. was placed in the city jail We'd nesday afternoon, charged with hay ing stolen approximately s100 worth of iron from the Lehman machine shop, Avenue A and Twenty third street. Officials of the firm allege that the negro obtained the iron at various intervals, being detected in his operations Wednesday at noon. Miles denied his guilt. Officers B. H. Eiland and II. c. Propst, who arrest ed the negro, claim to have recovered a portion of the alleged stolen prop ertY at his residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
CORONER GIVES VERDICT OF UNLAWFUL HOMICIDE

Following the investigation into the death of James Flowers. negro, who was shot and instantly killed by Isam Purifoy, negro, on the after noon of December 25, 8 verdict of unlawful homicide was returned by Coroner J. D. Russum Wednesday morning.
 The shooting was the result of quarrel between the two negroes, which occurred at 232S1a Alley c. Purifoy made his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ARE INJURED IN LOUISVILLE BLAZE

LOUISVILLE, ky Dec 27.-rwo firemen were seriously injured and more than a score overcome by smoke and gas when four-story office building was gutted by fire early tonight. Investigation when the fire had been brought under con trol failed to verify an early report that five men had been trapped on the roof.
 Explosions of acids in the plant of an engraving company generated gas which added to the difficulty of fighting the flames.
 One of the two men seriously in jured was hurt in a fall. The other was injured by gas and smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
COAL USES SURVEYED BY NEW YORK CHEMIST

H. w. Beatley of New York, vice president of the Industrial By Products company, incorporated, is ih Birmingham for a few days making a survey of the manner in which coal is used in Birmingham district industries. Mir. Beatley is especially interested in artificial anthracite, fuel product which it is claimed burns without smoke or odor and produces more heat than anthracite coal. MT. Beatley is an eminent chemist,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
AUTHORITIES WATCH FOR NOTED STACKER

PENSACOLA. Fla. Dee. 27.-with the telegraphic announcement that Grover Cleveland Bergdou of Phlla idelphia. Pa. the noted stacker. had left Germany on merchant vessel and was en route to gulf port every ship and it's crew was ques- tioned here today.
 It was later learned that the Ger man steamship Jupiter was about to arrive and that Bergdoll is said to be a member Of that crew. That he sailed is definitely announced by German authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
BLACKMAILING VETERAN
 OF CIVIL WAR CHARGED

LOTHIAN. Ala. Dec. 27.-(special.) Accused of fleecing Gordon Roland, a Confederate veteran, near here. out of S250, R. I. Holland Is in jail here on a charge of blackmailing. It Is said that he took the money in $25 instalIments, telling the veteran that he would assist him in getting pension.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
secretary Receixe. cift

The board of stewards of the Jonesboro Methodist church were en. tertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ernest Moore with Mrs. Moore and Mrs. N. o. Jones, associate hostesses. J. F. Moore, for the past four years secretary of the board, was presented with 8 handsome fountain pen. the presentation being made by Rev. !. H. Harris. pastor of the church.
 The following guests and members of the board were present: Rev. J. H. Harris, h. NJ. Letson. J. R. High, R. s. Moon, O. c. Walls, J. E. Bearden, w. E. Christlieb, Horace Kirk, Fred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
IIish School Debate

Much interest is being taken in the coming semi-annual debate whicn will be held at the Ensley High school between the fo.r literary societies of the school at an early date. Miss Lucille Cannon will represent the Thalian society, while Miss Myrtle Benton will represent the Argonian
 society Albert Blaylock for the Shakespearean and Herbert Osborne
 for the Delphian: The Thalian and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
WRECKAGE SIGHED BELIEVED TO BE TUG
By Associated Press

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 27.-sight- ing of wreckage of 8 boat today by two aviators of the air mail planes which were sent out from the gov ernment air field here to assist in the search for some trace of the tug Cornell and seven members of its crew, missing since last Thursday, marine men declared tonight. clear up the mystery surrounding the dis- aDuearance of the vessel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
To Supreme Court

Appeal was made to the supreme court from the chance V court today by W. E. Kirk to pro ,ibit the city of Bessemer from building a garbage incinerator near his home. A peti- tion for an injunction was filed by MT. Kirk before Judge Hugh Locke several days ago, but the petition was denied by Judge Locke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
KILBY AND BRANDON TO. MAKE INSPECTION TRIP
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

J =
 Governor -elect w. W. Brandon will come to Montgomery Thursday or Friday and will start a trip of in- spection of various state institutions with Governor Kilby. Tho first days will be spent in visiting institutions near Montgomery, including Kilby prison. Wetumpka, Speigner and the convict farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
Haffner Permanent Chairman

]. D. Haffner was made permanent chairman of the Kiwanis Past Pres. idents' club Wednesday at the Ki. wanis luncheon, and the members inc elude Dr. E. R. Smith, retiring pres- ident; George Bumgardner. and pr. F. b. Gwin.
 The purpose of the club Is to assist the president in an advisory capacity and to lend their strongest support to movements sponsored by the club.
 J. D. Haffner was the first presi. dent of the Kiwanis club and was signally honored today in being mado permanent chairman of the Past Presidents club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
VIII Give Exhibition

R. c. Downs. pocket billiard ex- pert from Detroit and Atlanta will give an exhibition Of trick and fancy shots at the Stag Billiard parlors on Nineteenth street Thursday night at S:30 o'clock.
 MT. Downs has attained a record trip starting at Detroit Mich, June 20. 1920, by auto and so far has traveled 14,0o0 miles. terminating his trip at New Orleans, February 15. 1928.
 He has received most flattering notices wherever he has appeared. Admission free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Fair Thursday and Fri day: cooler Thursday
 Mississippi: Fair Thursday and Fri. day; cooler in southeast portion Thursday: rising temperature Friday.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Thurs- day; colder in east and central por- tons; Friday fair; warmer in west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28

The beginners department of the Sunday school of the First Baptist church will have Christmas party Thursday afternoon at the church. The mothers of the children are in- yited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
GRADED
From Life.

From Life.
 Mir. Sodwrecker: "Is Brown a good player?"
 Caddie: Nav. he can't play at all" Well. I'll beat him" .I'll bet you won't.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
LOCAL DATA

LOCAL DATA
 For the a4 hours ending at p. m.. December 27. 1922; Highest temperature .........s... 6t Lowest temperature .......s,...... 5S Mean temperature .....,......,.... 6l Normal temperature ...s......,... 46 Excess in temperature since Jan. 6.5T Rainfall .................... l. 39 Total rainfall since Jan. l .........52. 5S Excess in rainfall since Jan. ... 8 .66 Relative humidity, a. m. ........ al
 lZ noon ..s.,......+.. .,....st.. 3o
 ?. m. .'..+s '....... ps Dry thermometer a. m. ..s....... b9
 noon .t.+.s- t....s..s''s |.
 D. m. ............t...-. l Wet thermometer, n. m. .......... bS
 12 noon b6
 ' D. m .................... 45
 E. C. HORTON. Observer. Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United states Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at ?. m. 90th meridian time, December 26 1922:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28

Miss Etoyle Heitlinger is Ill at her home on Paisley Highlands.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Hoskin and daughter, Miss Hazel Hoskins, are i'll at their home at Terrace Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
BESSEMER

The Age Herald maintains special rsp- resentativos in Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub spondent, receives news items; phone Bessepier 1o72. Circulation depart- nnent 323M N. 18th St., Room No. 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28

Delphian will be for the affirmative while the Argonians and Shake spearean will uphold the negative.
 The subject for the debate this year will be as follows: Resolved, That the federal government of the United States should appoint com mission with power to adjust the present difficulties between the rail- road owners and the railroad work ers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
ChrIstmas Dance

The regular meeting of Ensley lodge No. 56o, A. F. & A. M, will be held Thursday evening at the Masonic temple on Avenue E..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
PREDICT SHOWS FOR
 NEW ENGLAND STATES
Rv Assoc,ated Pre.s

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Heavy snows in northern New England and in eastern New York with strong shifting winds and gales along the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras northward. are forecast for tomor- row by the weather bureau. The gales are expected to become dan gerous over the northern part of the affected coast and warnings are out from Cape Hatteras to Passport, Me, due to storm central tonight over Kentucky and moving east north eastward. This disturbance also has brought prospects of general pre- cipitatlon tomorrow in the lower lake region. the upper Ohio valley and the middle and north Atlantic states. Temperatures are expected to fall generally in the Washington fore cast district, but no unusually cold weather is indicated except possibly in northern New England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
Entertain Football Team

Ollie D. McGraw, age 2s. died Wednesday night at a Birmingham hospital and funeral services will be held at o'clock Thursday afternoon at Sulphur Springs and interment will follow at Sulphur Springs ceme- tery with Jacobs in charge. The deceased is survived by his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Robert McGraw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28

The members of the Woman's Mis- sionary society of the Ensley Hish- lands Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs R. s. Hickman at her home at Shadyside this afternoon at 2;9o O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28

The heavy rains yesterday morning flooded the lower section of Ensley around Tuxedo junction and Pratt City junction On the Tidewater ana also along Village creek. The water spread over large territory, ana in some places was two and three feet deep. While no serious damages were reported a number of negroes living in that part of town were forced to stay in their houses until the water receded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-28
IT. A. BrasdIey

Funeral services over the remains of F. A. Bradley, age 76 years, who died Monday afternoon at the family residence, S002 Trilby avenue, Pratt City, were conducted from the resi- dence Wednesday afternoon. Inter- ment followed at the Fraternal ceme- tery. The deceased is survived py two sons, William Bradley and Jack Bradley. of Pratt City. and two daughters, Mrs. Jack Williamson of Pratt City and Mrs. F. II. scroggins of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-01
Wagner Is New Athletic
Head at Franklin College

A new athletic era, It Is thought, has
dawned at Franklin College with the
announcement that Griz Wagner Frank
lin High School basket ball coach has
been appointed basketball coach and
athletic director OF the college and Edie
Duggan has been scured As football
coach.
Wagner, by virtue of his team winning
the high school championship Of Indiana
for the past three years, Is one Of the
most widely known high school mentors
in the Middle West and the securing OF
his services by the college Is expected
TO work wonders for Baptist athletics.
Duggan, who for four years played full
back for Notre Dame, and held down
position on the Irish baseball team, Is
expected TO put these branches OF
athletics on a higher plane than they
have ever before been at Franklin.
On the heels of the announcement that
Wagner has accepted this new position
comes the word that Vandivier. Cant,
Ballard and Friddle, four members Of the
Franklin High School team, will enter
Franklin College next fall and play
under the tutelage of their old mentor.
Wagner, as head coach at Franklin,
will succeed VIII Nelp. who al his own
request has been released to attend to his
business interests in Pittsburgh. Nelp,
who served but one year for the Frank
lin institution has accomplished results
with limited material and almost single
handed built up strong athletic teams
in all branches of sports.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-01
Busy Day at Butler for
Baseball and Tennis Men

With the baseball team meeting Nun
Gle Normal at Muncie and the tennis
team playing Wabash at Irwin field to-
day was a busy session for the Butler
College athletic retainers.
Little is known of the strength OF the
Muncie ball outfit, but the general con-
sensUs of opinion was that the locals
would annex a victory. Station pitched
Friday against De Paw and 1t was I'M
likely that he would be used against
Griggs, Slaughter or Glasscock were
available for duty and 1t was probable
that one Of them would be selected for
duy.
The wabash tennis meet got under
way at 10 o'clock this morning on the
Butler courts. This meet, one of the
most important and most strenuous on
the Christian schedule, contained four
singles matches and two doubles. Wylie,
Graham, Thomas and Gloin were ex-
pected to uphold the Butler colors, but
In case the program proved toooo strenu-
Gus Manifold and Gaddis would be- 49,
able for a match.
Next Saturday afternoon the base.
team will cross bats with Ohio State
on Irwin field. The Buckeyes handed
Purdue q sound drubbing in the Con-
ference opener. and since Purdue came
out ahead in the Butler Series the locals
will be all the more anxious to take
the measure of the Ohio invaders. This
game, which Will be the last Conference
contest of the season for the Pagemen,
Is one OF the biggest on the Butler
home schedule.