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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
COURT AT JASPER. ADJOURNED ] UNT| Il. NE VI JUDGES G0 IN.
Mayor Cranford Entertains Taxi Drivers-SchooIs to Adjourn for the
 Holidays
JASPER BUREAU | THE hGE-iiERA | .Jnsper. Ala. Dec. II i

After being in session for frye con- secutive weeks circuit court has ad- journed at Jasper until after the holi- days. Solicitor J. NJ. Pennington stated Thursday that many cases have been disposed of during this term of court and that nine persons had been sent to the penitentiary since the last grand jury was organized. It is not believed that there will be any more court here until the new cir- cult judges assumeA charge of their offices on January 16.
 Ernest Lacy and Judge R. L. Blan- ton succeed Circuit Judges P. l.. Fow- ell and ]. ]. Curtis of the Fourteenth judicial circuit.
 It Is rumored however, that the Townley City Electric contest case may be tried early In January. It is estimated that 1t will take three days to try this ase and others,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
nANK ENTERTAINs noTARIANs

Following Tuesday entertainment of the Rotary club the Kiwanis club was also guest of the City National bank on Wednesday when their reg ular weekly luncheon was held. Handsome souvenirs were given the guests and a four-course dinner was served The program was in charge of Devane Jones, Fred Nelson and Lee Black.
 The Boy Scout movement was the principal subject of discussion. Scouts Executive Sap7, J. P. Horne. Neely Townsend and Fatty Copeland told of the scout work ond the club pledged s1,000 for the work next year. A committee composed of A. Vandegraff. George Johnston and Sam wIesel was appointed to rep resent the club in holding the com munity Christmas tree. The Clty National bank has invited the Pilot club to hold its next meeting in this delightful lunch room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
ALBANY DECAT I UR BURY RATCHET AND
 JOIN CIVIC FORCES
J. w. CIopton Is President of United Chamber of Com merCe-Hosiery Mill
 Planned
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-H H ERAiD Albany Decatur. Ala, Dec. II

Plans of the CooperWells company for erection of large hosiery plant here probably will be revealed Fri day following the appearance Thurs day night before the Albany city council of J. ogden Wells, head of the company, who arrived Thursday morning to inspect the local proper ties of the company.
 The city council was called into session Thursday night to give MT. Wells an opportunity to address IL. IL is thought likely he will inquire of the council regarding licenses. site and other conditions. The Cooper Wells company recently increased their capital stock s5oo,O0o and plan to use part of the proceeds in erec- ton of southern mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
UNION SPRINGS H0L DS COOPERATIVE HOG SALE

AUBURN, Ala, Dec. 14.-tSpecialD Information has reached Auburn that one of the best cooperative hog sales of the season was held at Union Springs this week. at which time 167 hogs were sold. tops bringing $7.10 per hundred. The total money re- ceived by the farmers was s1,S38.62. A. B. Boutwell, of Greenville. Ala. was the buyer
 In reporting the sale. J. A. Mcleod. county agent adds that the farmers of Bullock county are now taking much more interest in hogs than they did a few months ago. and that the indications are that hogs will have very definite and important place in their farming program for 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
as Nu State Nes Page SeuedBy Copsof Correspondents And Oue 600 Miles of Special Leased Wires From Alabama Cners
500 Mobile CattLemen Call For Repeal Of Tick LaWs'

ing opposed to any form of stock law.
 Dr. W E. Ward. the third federal cattle tick eradication officer to have been named in charge of the work for Mobile county since the dipping of cattle started, charges that the ticks have not been eliminated in this county because all of the cattle owners refuse to dip. The federal officer declares that if cattle owners obey the law to the letter. every ticN infected COW will he free of the vermin in seven months.
 While the cattle owners were hold ing their conference. County Solicit tor Bart B. Chamberlain is making an inxesdsation of the dynamitins of eleven cattle dipping vats in the inorthern part of Mobile county, in the Celeste and Citronelle sections,
 The first notice my department had of thls law violation was what l read in the daily press said the solicitor. "l am going to find out why his matter was not reported to the county authorities at 1t should have been. The attention of the grand jury will be called to this out rage in Mobile county and a thorough investigation made and indictments follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
BIRMINGHAM MEN JET B|G SHEFFIELD
 PAVING CONTRACT
$27,455 Contract Goes to Mitchell Bros. and S13,66O Job to Southern Roads
 Company
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl THE AGE-HERALD
 Sheffield. Ala.t Dec. l4


 The city commissioners of Shelf field, Mayor Sam C. Cooke presiding, av arded the contracts for street paw ing on Second street, the construc- tlon of sanitary sewers and the con- struction of sidewalks In various sec tlons of the city, Monday.
 The sanitary sewerage contract was awarded to ]. K, Johnson of Sheffield for Sl.22S10. The sldewa contract was awarded to Mitchell Bros of Birmingham for S27,455. The Southern Roads company of Birming ram was awarded the contract fo- the paving Of Second street for siS,- eco
 The work will begin just as soon as improvement bonds to the amount of about S50000 can be sold, Bids are being received for the bonds now and the bids will be opened next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. l4.-Cattle owners of Mobile county to the number of 800 or more gathered here today t5 urge members of the county legislative delegation to seek the re2t al or the cattle tick eradica- tion laws, or at least make some changes in the present law. The cat tie oHners claim the law resulted in no good, although the cost of the tax payers has been close to S200009. Ths cattlemen charge that the law has not been carried out in the man ner prescribed by the law and that the appropriations for the work will continue for years without complete eradication unless some action is taken.
 R. E. Cunningham, John I. Rus sell and Edward ]. Grove, members of the lower house of the legislature attended the mass meeting, which was attended by crowd of stock raisers estimated at 800 people. A resolution was then passed calling on the legislature to repeal the cattle dipping law and if this was found impossible to secure an amendment permitting dipping of cattle two or three times a year instead of every 14 days as at present. The mass meeting also went on record as be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
MOBILE AND OHIO MAY. EXTEND ITS RAILROAD INTO MINERAL FIELD.

FAYETTEVILLE. Ala. December lF tspecial.)-1t is more than probable that the Mobile and Ohio railroad wall build a branch line from point on the west side of the cahaba river near Centerville. running in a north erly direction parallel with the Ca haba river to the marble, coal and limestone fields of Bibb county, about l2 miles north of Centerville. Tie general industrial agent of the Mo bile and Ohio railroad company, whose headquarters are St. Louis, was in Centerville this week in com ference with persons interested In the development of the territory which will be tapped by this branch roa l.
 In company with Col. & D. Logan, who owns extensive tracts of marble and limestone lands Mir. Robinson tn- spo ctcd the proposed route and spoke faVorably of the project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
pRYcE HOSPITAL APPEAL

Dr. ". D. Partlow, M. D.. superir- tendent of the Aryce hospital. Thurs day issued Christmas appeal in behalf of the patients of the insti- tuition, we desire to make the oc- casion one of enjoyment and pleasure to the patients and therefore ask you to remember them by sending some thing for anyone whom you feel in- terested in or to the patients gener- ally" He announces that anything in the way of clothing, money. books fruits, nuts, magazines, etc. may be sent in care of the Bryce hospital, Tuscaloosa. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
FARM BUREAU HEAD
 RAPED FOR URGING. AUBURN'S REMOVAL.

oPELIKA. Ala. Dec 14.-(Special.) At meeting Tuesday of the Lee County Farm Bureau association, T. J. Whatley. presiding, resolutions were unanimously adopted as fol- lows:
 Resolved, by the Lee County Farm Bureau association, in special ses- sion in opelika, that this association sorely regrets that Roy Bishop, sec- retary- y-manager of the Farm Bureau Federation of Alabama. saw proper to take part in a meeting held recent ly in Montgomery the object of which was to seek the removal of the Alabama Polytechnic institute from Auburn to Montgomery; and we do most heartily condemn said action on the part of the said secretary manager. believing as we do that the federation should scrupulously avoid taking part in any movement likely to stir up bad feelings and in the end lead to the involvement of the association in political or other con tests or disputes"
 January 1. MT. Knox's resignation will become effective Friday and he will spend the remainder of the month with relatives. Paul Cagalas, who has been special agent of the railroad, will become sheriff of Mo- bile county January 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
SHERIFF CONTEST COMES
 UP IN H EFLIN co U R T

HEFLIN Ala. Dec. 14.-fSpecial) The contest proceedings of Sheriff Benton Adams against H. A. Jack son. republican. who was elected sheriff at the November election. will come up before Judge A. F. Agee of Anniston here Monday, December IS. at the non-jury term of the circuit court This contest has attracted wide attention and it is expected that a large crowd of people from diff ferent parts of the state and county will be here Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
STRENGTH IN UNION

J. W. Clopton, prominent Decatur business man, is the first president Of the Albany ny-Decatur Chamber Of Commerce, with W. w. Kahn. well known Albany merchant, as the first vice president.
 These officers were elected at the general meeting of citizens Wednes- day evening when the organization was launched amid enthusiasm. Di- rectors were elected as follows: w.. ". Russell. J. H. Johnson, J. II. Calvin, T. A. Bowles, Henry Davis and B. w. Mathews
 The organization plans to erect a modern home on the dividing line be- tween Albany and Decatur within the next 12 months and member ship campaign will be launched at once in an effort to interest every citizen in the new chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
JANIrdR USES HEAD

For rare presence of mind dis played when the Albany High school was threatened for moment by fire Thursday morning, Will Brown, negro janitor, is receiving congratu- lations of school authorities. When Brown discovered a fire as result of an overloaded flue, he calmly re- quested Principal Dowdy to turn in fire drill. After the students were on their way out the janitor request ed the principal to turn in an alarm to the city fire department. Most of the students were out of the Jufld- ing before they knew the structure really was aflre. The damage was very slight, the fire department us- ing chemicals to extinguish the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
COLLINSVILLE PLANS TO REBUILD HER CHURCH

coLLINsvILLE. Ala, Dec. IT, Especial. 1.-The building committee that was elected to erect a building to take the place of the Methodist church that burned at Collinsville on Thanksgiving Day has organized. Walter T. Weaver was elected chair man; E. M. Box, treasurer. and Rus sell NJ. Crump. secretary. The com mittee voted unanimously to con struct brick building and the sec retary was instructed to write the church extension board for plans, the cost of the building to be from sl5,- GOO to s1S.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
I FORMER CASHIERS. RUSSELLv|LLE BANK
 RELEASE ] ON BOND
Reid Held on S3,O0O and Stucky on S2,500 Bonds. Trials Will Be Held
 at Florence
RUssEfLvuLE. Aia. Dec 14-

RUsSELLVII.LE. Ala, Dec, It. Cspeeial.) .)-Emmitt L. Reid and Al t~rt StgcNN former cashiers of the First National Bank of RussellvHle nsid unaer charges of embezz.ement made bond Thursday and were re- leased from custody. Reid was held under SS,oOO bond and Stucky under $2,50u bond, Their cases will come up for trial at the, next term of fed eral court at Florence in May
 Both men, according to authorities, appeared several days agv before Jim C. Smith. assistant district attorneys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
FARM BITREAU MEETS

James Collier Foster, president or the Tuscaloosa farm bureau, has called meeting of the board or d. rectors for Saturday morning at f0:30 o'clock in the Chamber Of Commerce auditorium. Plans recent ly formulated by the Alabama Farm Bureau federation and other impor- tant matters requiring immediate att tention are the reasons for calling this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
MAY CALL. DIR. wLKs

pr. W. T. Wigs of Albany proba- bly will be called to the passionate of the Highland Avenue Baptist church.. by the members Sunday.
 This information became public fol lowing a meeting of the pulpit com mittee Thursday. Dr. Wilks preached to the congregation last Sunday and many members are urging that a call be extended without delay. Rev. w. R. Seymore. pastor of the church for many years, resigned recently to accept call to a church in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
TO SURV-v RC AID

HEFLIN. Ala, Dec. 14.-(Special) According to information from s. P. Mcdonald of 'ylacauga, the engi- neering crew of the engineer depart ment is scheduled to make survey from Heslin to the Georgia line as soon as they complete sheir work in Calhoun count. which will be some time during the latter p. t of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
AGENTS WIN DECISION

Three agents of the state law en- forcement department who killed Lee Taunton in Fillmore county while at tempting to capture alleged moon sinners won decision in the Elmore circuit court Thursday in the suit in which Taunton's widow was suing for $5000 damages.
 The circuit court held that suit against the officers, w. H. Knox, A. w. Grove and John R. Shores should not be maintained. On the ad- verse ruling, attorneys for Mrs. Taunton took nonsuit for the pur- pose of appealing to the supreme court. The officers were acquitted of the murder O. Taunton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
MORE COTTON GINNEp

Morgan county ginned considerably ore cotton in 1922 than it did m 1921, according to figures announced today by the department of com merce, through WY. Davidson. local representative. Figures show cotton ginned in this county up to December l, 1921 amounted to 15.S6. bales, compared with 17.sS2 bales ginned u: tc the same date this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
BIRMINGHAM DAMAGE SUIT
MORGAN MAN LOSES

J. V. May, former sheriff of Nor gan county. and the National Surety company which carried Lees official bond must pay Walter L. Calhoun SIP as the value of an automobile truck, which the sheriff sold in satis- faction of a Judgment obtained against the Home Steam Laundry. The court held the judgment to- be invalid because in law there did not exist such a thing IS the Home Steam Laundry and no Judgment could be obtained against something which didn't exist.
 Decisions announced by the su- preme court Thursday follow:
 ANDERSON, c. J.-Wilson Broth CTS, vs. Mobile and Ohio railroad com pany, Chiffon circuit court, affirmed. MCLELLAN--J. Buster Phillips, vs. state, Mobile circuit court, af- firmed.
 for certiorari to court of appeals, writ denied.
 Lee c. Bradley, receiver, vs. Mrs. Hattie Lee Deaton, Jefferson circuit court, reversed and remanded.
 SAYRE, J.-J. V. May, ct al, vs. w. l.. Clanton, Morgan circuit court; af- firmed
 THOMAS, J.-Alabama Power com
  cult court; reversed and remanded.
 MILLER. J.-DCssy Rivers vs. the state, Mobile circuit court; affirmed.
 Ex-parte Cromp Shoults (Shoults vs. the stateD, petition for certiorari to court of appeals. writ granted.
 Julia C. Reynolds vs. Walker Rey- holds, ct al and cross appeal, Taila- dega circuit court, reversed. rendered as to direct appeal; affirmed as tc cross appeal.
 Per Curian ex-parte state, ex-rel attorney general tRe Whatley vs. state). petition for certiorari to court of appeals; writ granted.
 RehearinG Applications
 Ruling on applications for rehear- ing follows:
 Minnie Rhodes vs. s. T. Fclmar. ct al, Pike circuit court; overruled.
 Adelne Phillips. administratrix, vs. First National Bank, Jefferson circuit. Bessemer division; overruled
 Thomas Warrington vs. James G. Davis, director general, Jefferson cir nt,it colrt. OVerrulpd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
GERMAN POTASH WILL
 COME THROUGH MOBILE

MOBILE. Ala. Dec. 14-(speciai.) According to announcement made to- day over 5o.o0o tons of German potash will be shipped through the port of Mobile during 1923 by the French government Two steamers carrying 15,000 tons of the product arc now on their way to this port,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
MAYOR DIMES CnAuFFEURs

Mayor J. H. cranford rendered his annual banquet to the taxi drivers of Jasper at the Christian church Thurs day. Several courses were served including chicken and turkey as has been his custom heretofore Mir. .Cranford delivered short address to the jitney drivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
FARM IN THE TENNESSEE
 VALLEY BRINGS $20,00O|
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAI.D AIhanr-Decatur. Ala. Dec. 14

The McEntire & Heron farm, five miles down the Tennessee river from here, has been purchaosed by S w. Irwin and l.. O. Stout of Decatur. The consideration involved was not made public. but is said to have been in the neighborhood of s20.000. The farm is located in an area likely to be affected by the Muscle Shoals inn prcvements. is considered one of the most valuable in this section of the state. It comprises approximately 250 acres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
SHOW FOR AKRON

The Tuscaloosa High school trio, composed of Miss Wilma Arnold, Emmett Lewis and Israel Hood, will 20 to Akron tomorrow where they will appear in home talent en- tertainment to be given In that lit tie city Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
GAlILARp,s COUSIN DEAD

S. P. Gaillard, associate member of the public service commission, was called to Mobile Thursday by tele- gram announcing the death of John Gaillard a cousin of Mir. Gaillard.l MT. John Gaillard died in Mobile Wednesday night and Commissioner Gaillard left on the noon train Thurs day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
BOx FOR CONFEDERATEs

The Roads chapter of U. D. c. are today packing Christmas box or eatables and wearing apparel to De sent to the Alabama Confederate home Saturday. This Is an annual custom of the organization. Mrs. Charles N. Maxwell Sr. is president of the local organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15

Work of remOde1ing the rooms n the Malone garage to be used by the Tennessee valley unit of the state laboratory. is going forward rapidly. It will probably be completed before the first of the new year and health authorities declare equipment will be shipped in immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
UNIVERSITY TO sUspEND

The state university will close next Wednesday for the holidays, resum- ing work on January 3. A number of the faculty and majority of the students are expecting to spend the vuletide with home folks and friends in various parts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
HOLD UNUSUAL PAGEANT

A musical and Christmas pageant took place at Central college this aft ernoon which was participated in by a large number of students under the direction of the art and music department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
TEACHERy FERMENTATION

HEFIIN, Ala, Dec. 14.-(SpeciaL) ) According to G. B. Boman, co aty superintendent of education, .egular December examinations for -sachers who desire ce-.' 'cates to teach in Alabama will be held at the county ce urt house beginning Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
CorroNDALE TO CELEBRATE

The citizens of Cottondale are preparing to celebrate Cnristmas with two community trees during the holidays. one to be held At the school building on Friday evening and the other at the church Sat rrday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
TOURIST CAMP ASSURED

Everything Is in readiness to be- gin the construction of an up-to-date tourists camp on the Clements prop erty between Stallworth lake and the Warrior river. except a part of the funds needed for it's completion, This will be raised through public sub scription, according to the trustees of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Boy Scouts have agreed to build camp shacks sn the camp site simi- lar to the ones they built at their camp. The only expense will be for the material. Advertising the camp is the principal object before the committee, and to this end they ex- pect to Issue al an early date an at tractive pamphlet with views of the camp scenes of Tuscaloosa and the university, which will be sent broad cast over the country. Behind the movement to have a tourists camp here are the Junior Chamber of Com merce. the Rotary, Kiwanis and Ex- change clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
MORE EQU|PMEN TO MEET NEEDS IF
 WARRIOR TRAF |C.
Several Steel Barges Will Be Added at 0nce-Work to Begin on New Tour
 ist Camp
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Tuscaloosa. Ala. Dec. I4

Several additional steel barges are to be added to the present fleet of the Mississippi- Warrior service at an early date for the purpose of handling the rapidly increasing river commercial tonnage It has not been announced definitely when the barges will arrive here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
KNox RESIGNS PLACE

W. H. Knox, member of the state law enforcement department since it was organized in 1919, has rendered his resignation, and will become spe- cial agent of the Mobile and Ohio rail road, with headquarters at Mobile. on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
TO AnNERTIsE ROAD

J. P. Trotter, assistant to bridge engineer of the state highway de- rartment of Montgomery spent day this week inspecting the Cahaba river fridge at Ccnterville and Pratt Creek bridge. 12 miles from Centerville, on the proposed highway leading from Centervllle to the Jefferson county line, near Woodstock. Information has been received here that the con tract for the completion of 22 miles of road under the supervision of the state highway department, will be advertised during the next few days. The completion of this project will give the shortest possible route from Ccntcrville to the Jefferson county line, and will enable the trip time to be reduced to two hours from Cen- terville to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15

men who have taken vocational agri- culture on farms and furnish each or them with $500 worth of farming equipment. Mir. Calvert has super vision over the work of the veterans bureau in % north Alabama counties and says he wants to arrange to buy the necessary agriculture equipment from local dealers nearest the veter- ans of each county in his district.