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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
HUNTSVILLE CITY
 OFFICIALS NAMED
Patton and BIakemore Were Reelected City Clerk and
 Chief of Police

Huntsville. October 4.-(October.)- Thomas L. Patton was elected clerk of the olty of Huntsville. H. C. Blakemore was reelected chief of police. and other officials elective by the city council were selected last night at the first meeting of the newly elected city council. The meet ing was harmonious in the main.
 Fraser L. Adams was sworn in as mayor, succeeding William T. Hutch ems, James M. Gill was sworn in as president of the council, succeeding pr. Adams. and eighr new oouncilmen were sworn in, the oath being ad- ministered by the retiring Mayor Hutchens.
 Russell Milan was reelected fire chief and all of his firemen were again elected at their same salaries. George Halsey was reelected patrol man and John Allison traffic officer, but all other members of the police force besides the chief failed of re- election. Walter H. Price Is the new chief of the night police force. Oscar Hummel was reelected street super intendent. E. M Strong cemetery superintendent Ed Tomlinson as waterworkers engineer. Ed Newby as night engineer and Mrs. Matte Dar- win librarian.
 There was a division on the ques- ton of electfng an assistant city clerk, President Gill maintaining that the office was to be filled by ap- pointment and the incumbent should hold until disqualified All other positions not already filled at the evenings election were appointive, 1t was claimed. The matter was left open until a later meeting.
 President Gill declared he had been working for harmony with reason able degree of success but that some pledges had been broken and that he would therefore withhold for the time being his appointment of coun- Gil committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
JEWS OBSERVE HOLIDAY

Tuscaloosa, October 4.-(special.)- The Jewish Day of Atonement was observed by the Jewish population of Tuscaloosa with appropriate services which began Sunday night and con tinued through Monday. Chester Sandman of Birmingham had charge of the services Sunday evening at Temple Emanu-El and "Kol Nidre" was rendered by Alex Wiesel. A program of music was rendered by Miss Lena Holczstein, organlst; Maurice Caheen and Jack Solomon, violinists, and Mrs. Sam Weisel and Mrs. J. C. Jackson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
SCHOOL SITE BOUGHT
No Building Planned Soon, Chairman
 Weatherford Announces

Tuscaloosa. October 4.-(Special.)- The Mamie B. Wilkerson block op- posite the new children's playground in this city was recently purchased by the board of trustees of the Tus- caloosa city schools. The price of this property was not given out. The block, which contains two residences, is located between Eleventh and Twelfth streets and faces Twenty second avenue.
 In announcing the purchase, Charles W. Weatherford, chairman of the board, stated that nothing definite has been planned for the devels pment of this property at this time. 1t being planned for the board to hold 1t until such time as large school building can be erected thereon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
MAN REPORTED SHOT
 IN FIGHT OVER BANJO

Talladega, October 4-(Special )-- J. W. Riley Is in the hospital here with a wound in his shoulder and the muscle of his arm as the result of gunshot said to have been fired by Turner Ford in a controversy be- tween them near Wards sawmill in this county
 According to information here the two men quarrelled over a banjo. Ford claimed that he shot In self de- fense, IL Is stated. when Riley drew a gun. Riley denies having a gun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
COTTON SHIPMENTS ON
 WARRIOR RIVER HEAVY

Tuscaloosa, October 4.-(Special.) ) = Activities on the Warrior river Sat urday included another shipment of 1000 bales of cotton from Mound vile. This staple was grown in the Moundville district. The cotton Is shipped to Mobile and New Orleans, where it Is classified, then sent to eastern mills. while a large part of 1t is exported.
 There are now more than 500 bales from the local district awaiting ship ment from the municipal wharf at Riverview. This will be loaded as soon as a barge is available,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
NEW HOSIERY MILL
 FOR TUSCALOOSA
Chamber of Commerce Nego- tiates DeaI-MiII WilI.Em-
 pIoy 200 Persons

Tuscaloosa, October 4-(SpeciaL)- The industrial committe of the Cham Der of Commerce has signed con- tract with R. E. Davis of ". B. Davis & Son, for the location of hosiery mill in this city This committee Is composed of D. L. Rosenau. chair man; F. G. Blair. M c. Rumley, J. T. Horne. J. L. Brierton. S. F. Clabaugh. J. c. Persons, A. Laycock, Charles Morris and Frank Fitts
 The contract agrees that the Chamber of Commerce is to donate site and advance S15,000 to the company as loan for the purpose of erecting a modern brick factory building. The site has been selected and purchased and construction wtll begin within the next few days.
 According to agreement, the new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
FORGED TO HAUL WATER

Greensboro. october 4.-(special. - Residents of the prairies are hauling water In barrels to water their stock. as n result of the protracted drouth. The artesian we'll at Cedarville, usually such bold stream, has dwindled until 1t Is scarcely as large as a pencil. Great suffering will follow any further prolongation of this dry spell. This section of the country has ben largely given over to cattle raising, and the burden of hauling water for so much stock works quite hardship on the owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
SHRINE DAY PLANNED
Covington County Fair Sets Aside
 Day For Shriners

Andalusia, October 4.-(Specfal., = Plans are now being drafted for am other special feature of the Coving- ton county fair. 1t was announced today in the form of Shriner's Day. All the other days have been set aside except Wednesday for some time and in 8 letter from David W. Crossland, potentate of ,Alcazar tenn pie, Montgomery, it was learned that this date would be most suitable.
 In this letter addressed to Aubrey W. Brown. local shriner. such a program was authorized. Potentate Crossland stated that he would also authorize the use of the fez on this day and would extend to all Alabama shriners a cordial invitation to take part in the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
TOWN CREEK FAIR
S30 Library Will Be Given School
 Having Best Exhibit

Moulton. October 4.-(SpeciaL)-- Under the direction of Glenn E. Rid- dell. vocational agriculture teacher at Town Creek school. a community fair is to be held at that place Fri day and Saturday. October and T. Mir. Riddeil has the corporation and assistance of w. l.. Morrow, county agent.
 Exhibits will be made from Mount Hope. Hatton. courtland and Shackle- ford, and also from other smaller communities. The community having the best exhibit will be awarded a $50 library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
PAYNE UNIVERSITY
 OPENS AT SELMA

Selma, October 4.-(Special.) Payne university opened its thirty-third ses- sion Tuesday morning with very im- pressive services. The opening ser mon was delivered by pr. W. H. Mix on. Able addresses were made by Drs- J. W. Sextion, F. S. Kingston. H. S. Sullivan and MT. J. H Fornnis. The music and singing by the student body was excellent The president, Dr. H. E. Archer. reports larger en- rollment than in previous years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
RELEASED ON BOND
Butler Man Charged With Shooting
 Two Borthers

Greenville. October 4.-(special.,-- Ollie Hill. a young white man of western Butler. was released on a $500 bond by Sheriff Murphy today. Hill was lodged In the county jail here on a charge of shooting two other young white mon named Stew art. brothers. It Is reported that the shooting was in self defense after the young men had become angered over & game of some kind. The two men are not badly hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
BUSY COURT DAY

Moulton, October 4.-(Special.)- Monday forenoon was a busy day in the county court before Judge J. E.. Kumpe. An unusually heavy docket with charges of violation of the road law as to working, public drunken ness and disorderly conduct was pre- sented. Most of the cases were con- tinued from lack of evidence for con- viction or postponement to jury term of the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
Water Famine Worst
 In SeueraI Years

Moulton, October 6.--(Special.) Water. usually more plentiful than most anything else in Law renee county, is a scarce com modity at present. Stock water can scarcely be obtained in many instances and a few gins and sawmills have had to close down temporarily. One farmer re- ports that he is hauling water four miles for his cattle and an other says that his pasture well has gone dry for the first time in 15 yeSrs. A mudhole in the road would be hard to find now.
 Rain now would not do crops much good but it would probably quench the thirst of a few cattle and wet the rusty bottoms of few boilers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
VETS GET PENSIONS

Moulton, October 4.-(Special.)- Many old soldiers presented them selves for their pension claims Mon day before the judge of probate. The old veterans came early in the morn ing and by the time of the opening of the banks they stood about the doors with their warrants to be cashed. Lawrence county still has good mum Der of these men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
FARM AND FISHING
 LAKE BRINGS $33,01O.98

Huntsville, October 4.-(Special.)-. A deed has been filed in the probate court transferring ownership of the Mastin Lake property of 313 acres from T. Lacy Mastin to the ". R. Rison Banking company. for con- sideration of s33,010.9S. The farm is regarded as one of the finest in Madison county, has a large fishing lake and Is ornamented with a fine old ante-bellum residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
CAR RUNS WILD

Mouiton, October .)-An almost serious accident occurred Sum- day afternoon as Arthur L. Long, member of the county board of edu- cation, was returning from Albany Decatur with his sisters. As they were coming down the hill at Mud Tavern creek. something went wrong with the brake on the car and al- though full control was not lost over the steering gear, the car gained mo- mentum rapidly, frightening one of the sisters, Miss Hattie Long, who jumped out of the car, spraining her ankle and wrist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
WOMAN DIES AT 87
She Leaves 20 Grandchildren and 19
 Great Grandchildren

Tuscaloosa, October 4.-6special.)- The funeral of Mrs. E. R. Townsend occurred at sylvan Saturday after noon, Dr. John Bealle officiating. She was S7 years of age and q member of one of the best known families in this county.
 Surviving her are son, W. J. Townsend; one daughter. Mrs. r. R. Harris. 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Among tho grandchildren residing in this city are Mrs. S. c. Swain, Earl Townsend and Earnest Townsend. postmaster; Mrs. W. W. Deal and Mrs. k, J, Bonner of Buhl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
INSTALL RADIO SET

Andalusia. October 4.-(Special.)- A. W. Brown Drug company has in- stalled a high-powered radio receiv- ing set with large amplifier and high voltage batteries In their home in the McArtiin building. and regular concerts will be given each night, it was learned today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
COURT IN SESSION

Wetumpka, October 4.-(Special)- Circuit court convened in Wetumpka Monday and there was large num- Der of people In towns, numbers of sections of the county being repre- scented. Civil cases are being tried by jury during this week with Judge B. K. McMorris presiding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
COMPANY M NOW IN
 PERMANENT QUARTERS
Comnanv M of the Alabama

Company M of the Alabama Ma tional Guard has moved into perma- nent quarters in the old post office building. Very soon there Is to be a swimming pool constructed in tho building which will be for the men of 0he entire Birmingham battalion, comprising five companies. There, will also be placed in the building billiard and pool parlor. Lieutenant Harry F. Smith, in command of the company, expressed satisfaction con- corning the location that his company was given. They were formerly in the Birmingham Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
JUDGE SHOOT BETTER

wetumpka. October 4.-(Special.)- The friends of Judge George F. Shoot are delighted to learn that his condi- ton now Is very encouraging. Re- ports immediately after his second operation caused grave alarm over the town and county, but 1t Is now seen that these reports were unwar- ranted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
ALUMNI ORGANIZE

Meridian, Mss. October 4.-(Spe- cial.)-An alumni organization of the Catholic High school has been per- fected here with the election of the following officers; Donovan Ready. president; Edward Holt. vice presi- dent; Lawrence Swann. secretary treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
LEMON GETS AUDIT Joa

Huntsville, October 4.-(Special.)- The city council has ordered an audit of the books of the city of Huntsville and the contract has been awarded to George L. Lemon of Bir- mingham, candidate for representa- tive in Congress in the Ninth con- gressional district on the republican n ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
ENpEAVORs ELECr

Meridian, Miss, October 4.-(Spe- cia.)l-A Junior Christian Endeavor organization has been perfected at tho Second Presbyterian church. with the election of officers as follows Mrs. W. I. McInnis. superintendent; J. c. McArthur, president; Miss Daisy May Alexander, vice president; Miss Dorothy Parr, secretary; Miss Erleen Danner, treasurer; Miss Minnie Brook, pianist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
MRS. BARTEE DEAD

Huntsville. October t.-(Special. )- Mrs. Annie Bartee, aged 61. died yesterday at her home near Lacy Springs after g long illness. She Is survived by her husband, Rev. w. T. Bartee, and three sons, J. T. Bartee of Huntsville. Rev. W. G. Bartee of Empire, and W. H. Bartes of Lacy Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
NEGRO FARMER KILLED

Huntsville. October 4.-(Special. )-- Llewellyn Lanier. negro farmer. was killed In & fight with Thomas Patton Monday in tho northwestern part of Madison county, according 10 information reaching the sherifrs off, flee. Patton is at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
MUSIC TEACHERs MEDT

Tuscaloosa, October )-- Miss Eudora Yerby was hostess to the Music Teachers associa- tion when the first meeting of the season was held on Saturday in the Harris studio. There was a full at- tendance and Miss Vernon Merritt and Mrs. Addie Donoho Kennedy were welcomed as new members. Plans were perfected to observe the last week in November as music week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
ROAD BIDS ASKED

Tuscaloosa, October 4.-(Special.)--- Approximately nine miles of public roadway between Tuscaloosa and Bir- mingham Is to be surfaced with clay and gravel, according to W. s. Keller of the state highway department. Sealed bids will be received in tho office at Montgomery for this im- provement until October IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
FARM RALLY DAY

Fayette, October 4.-(Special.)-- Rally day was observed here Tues day by the United Farmers of Amer ica" M. W. Lamb, founder and gen. eral agent of the organization, was the principal speaker at the exercises held at the City Spring. A large crowd attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
H. M. COLRERT DJEs

Huntsville, October 4.-(SpeciaL)- News has been received here of the death at Savannah, Ga. of H. NJ Colbert. who was deputy United States marshal in charge of the Huntsville office under Marshal Henry Skeggs. MT. Colbert has a daughter here. Mrs. Norris Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
WILL MANAGE GROCERY

Huntsville. October 4.-(Speoial.)- Hugh H. Embry of Chattanooga will be manager of the new branch of the Trigg- Dobbs Grocery company, it was leaned here today. The company has built a large three-story building in Huntsville and will open for business during this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
MRS. HARVEY WARE BURIED

Huntsville. October 4.-(Special.)- The body of Mrs. Harvey Ware, who died in Tullahoma yesterday, was brought to Huntsville today for in- torment. She was formerly Miss Hattie McDavid of Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05
T AN LAC

-Is purely vegetable. It is 8 splendid tonic medicine, de- signed especially for the cor rection of disorders of the Stomach and is composed of many of the most beneficial roots, herbs and barks known to science.
 If you are suffering from indigestion, dyspepsia, consti- patton, sluggish liver; if your appetite is poor and nothing tastes right; if you are off in weight and have that tired, rundown feeling, then go to your druggist and get a bottle of TANLAC. It will help you back to your normal health and strength.
 " A IN l. A C Over 30 Million Bottles Sold.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17

TEACHERS CONTRACTS and
pay were scheduled 10 be threshed
out by the school board At a closed
meeting Wednesday night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
Seattle Lamp
Posts May Be
Flower Pots!
Decorations for Season Of
Conventions Is
Proposed

proposal that tho entertainment
committees OF the organizations that
expect 20 have convention. In Seat.
tie this summer asslEn q portion Of
their funds 20 q general fund for the
purpose of providing decorations In
tho downtown section that viii be
permanent, thruout the convention
season. will be discussed a, a meeting
In the Chamber % Commerce Assem-.
bly, rooms. Friday. al y. m.
Representative OF the organira.
tons and societies win bs present at
the call Of tho flower display commit.
tee ~ the chamber. n the plan pro
posed II adopted. I, win be posslbie.
the committee believes. 20 provide
flower boxes on lamp poles. q dccora.
tive feature that caused much enthu.
siaHtic comment when II was success.
fully undertaken during the shrin.
ers' convention. eight years ago.
With this fundamental decoration
accomplished. a minimum OF banner
and other color display would give
Seattle . truly festive appearance.
certain 70 create q most favor1bls
impression the chamber COMMITTEES
wrote in its call to the orgs Mira tons
Tho plan also would result in a sub.
stRntial saving OF tho total money
required by the various conventions
acting Independently. II was said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17

Lucille Love Of the Lore Sisters appearing trih Harry
CAROLS big act at the Moore this wsek The Lore Sisters
the cko took The edge off the act Of the Dolly Sisters
chen they the bin in kew York recently. They
like the Dolys sing and dance and smart frocks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
ONE SEATTLE THIEF 4, we,

outfitted for summer Mt the
beaches. He stole five suits OF fancy.
striped bathing toys from Piper a
Taft's display at the Crystal Pool
Tuesday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
KUKLUX KHAN
BEING PROBED

Los ANGELES. May i7.-Every
scrip Of evidence regarding Ku
kiux Khan activities in Los Angeles
county will be sounded and scrut'
inlzed by the present grand jury
session. Deputy District Attorney
poun. conducting the examination
OF witnesses. announced today.
Dorun sald tina; II was not pro
posed TO overlook the slightest bit
Of testimony which could be uncoy-
cred by questioning OF witnesses.
mot II II became necessary 70 sum
mon the entire county census roll
before the Jury"
The investigation. he stated. Will
continue until II IL Eel, that the
grand jury has ben fully Informed
"a 20 the nature. organization and
purposes 81 the Ku kiux Khan as
well a. tho facts OF the Inglcwood
rrsred raid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17

ripsnst by are. Ills tstes the re-
ysrs ofder--whers youth and pep
furnish this Kick. In Varieties Of
iss-," the new dance revue this
young genius IL prssen'irg this
week At tho Moore.
The kicks ar~ furnished ~ tho d.-
iectabie Love Sisters. Tom Dingis.
Patsy Delaney and cafrolrs ''six
Slick Chicks" There IL . riot Of
msloay and rhythm In thi. orferinw.
when one isn't al u. another !. and
then th~y are all taking y up. Car
roll pressdes nt the piano. where he
belongs and whence cAms hls fame
and popularity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
MAN SOUGHT
AS HICHER-UP

with two former employees Of the
city harhor patrol hsld en- $500 ball
each for tho federal Grand jury. GOV.
eminent operative. ver. searching
"Wednesday for a man named Edward
Johnson. whom they aiiegs 70 be the
-mas'vr mind" In a smuggling or.
xanlEation.
Capt y. q. Krosn~r. IN ehsrr. Of
the niEht patrol boat. and Victor
Bergman. deckhand. WIRE sismisnei
BY Port Warden Fred ~. Lathe. fol
loving their srrea, T.es.sy on
charges Of smuggling eh,nswsr~ and
silk from the Oriental stsainer SHEER.
ian Prince on May Z.
Three others arr.sssi were 70
Leased.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17

vols,sad. or no volrtnaf. and 18Th
amendment 60 boot. Harry Carroll.
song writer. pianist and siiAround
handy man 20 thing thestfIcai. 10
touring the country with something
with 10, OF kick in u. lie crosses
Canadian borders and ack ssain and
fears not. Tn. kick i there just the
sams. and II inspectors .on't lind u.
Il IL because they don't look for u.
and n they do md ~ VIII. sro they
going 20 do about itf
CAROLS commodity r. not bottled.
however. but n iabeisi BY the most
sxaciinx eonnoisseura % .hlngs Ecnu
inc. and It's quality has not been
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
Lois Wilson's Home
Robbed of Jewelry

LOS ANGELES. May f7.-Iois
Wilson. screen beauty. returned to
her home here last night to find
that II had been rnnsacked and loot.
cd Of jewelry worth $500.
The thieves In their haste had
overlooked $4,000 worth Of Jewels.
which caused police to believe that
the robbers had been interrupted In
their work and taken flight upon
hearing the actress enter the house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
Negotiations in
Ireland Failure

DUBLIN. May IA mailed
fist campaign against the republi.
can insurgents TO stamp out terror.
ism and murder In southern Ire
land. was forecast today when =,
became known that peace negc,ia-
tons had failed.
The Collins government was be-
lieved 10 be prepared TO adopt q
strong policy Of repression ,hruout
troubled areas In the South.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
Witzke Promoted to
Police Lieutenant

eergt William a. witrk. ha. been
promoted to IN. rank OF lieutenant OF
police by Chief w. II. Soaring. sue.
esedinr Lieut. J. c. wickmsn. who
retired recently after 20 years serv.
leo. Lieut. wi;xks IL head Of the
pawnship detail.
Patroiman w. J. strscker was pro
NOTED 10 sergeant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
Missing Ten Years,
Located in Asylum

sALEM. Ore. May H. MrA
Sarah Rast. missing from her homo
In Cincinnati for the last 10 years.
has been located ~ q patient In the
Eastern Oregon hospital for insane
at Pcndle,on thru efforts Of Mayor
Haivorsen and Martin Pouison. depu-
ty city recorder.
Mayor Haivorsen was appealed 10
by Misc Anna Rast OF Cincinnati.
daughter Of the missing woman. 10
assist in the search for her mother.
whom she believed 20 be In Salem.
Haivorsen turned the request over 70
the city recorders office and the
woman was traced thru records OF
the hospital here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-17
Administration Will
Probe Coal Strike

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE ad-
ulinistration In 20 act shortly IN an
attempt to end the coal strike. now
more than six weeks old. II II be-
iieved In scmi.officlai circles here TO.
day. Secretary Hoover announced
last night that he has called a con.
ference IN Washington OF representa-
tive mine operators.