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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
KILLING RESULT
 OF GAME OF CARDS

Will H. Johnson, negro, was shot and instantly killed last night about sSo o'clock. by George Mock, negro The shooting took place at 1920 Ave nue A, Avondaie, where Johnson is said to have lived.
 Johnson was shot once through the neck, dying within a few minutes. Mock escaped and up to a late hour last night had not been captured
 An investigation was made imms- diately by Coroner J. D. Russum, who ordered the dead negro's body prepared for burial. The coroner will continue his investigation to- morrow.
 According to Officers Burkett and Wilson who investigated the shoot ing, Mock has just served term on the county roads, and Is well known character to the police. The affair Is said to be the result of a card game between the two negroes. ISSUE COTTON REGION BULLETIN.
 The daily issue of the cotton re- zion bulletin by the weather bureau was resumed on April 1 to continue until the end of October. This bull ietiu consists of summary of the temperature and rainfall conditions in the cotton belt during the preced- inE 24 hours, with special mention of unusual phenomena, such as late frosts, hall, windstorms, etc. The bulletin will be sent to those who make request for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
NEW INC0RPoRATIoNS

The Arnold Masbers Drug corpor- ation was incorporated yesterday in probate court by Arnold MasberR Madie Masberg and T. C. Peace. The capital stock Is s5.ooo. all paid up
 The Leeds Ice company was incor- porated by J. F. Rushton and R. IT. Woodrow of Birmingham. and F. R Hurst and c. W. Hurst of Leeds. The authorised capital stock Is $12,ooo, of which 5000, Is paid up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Religious Nurture of Child

The Parent-Teaehers association of the high school will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday aft ernoon in the auditorium when the subject of discussion will be, The Religious Nurture of the Child in the Home"
 Mrs. J. T. Crofford, chairman of the program committee, has prepared a splendid outline of study for the. meeting which includes the follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
SARGE PLuNkETT DEAD

Atlanta, April 1.-A. M. Wier. wIdc- ly known throughout the south for
 his newspaper articles under the pen name of Sarge Plunkett.' is
 dead at his home in Decatur. it was
 learned here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02

The Age-HeraId maintains special rep resentatiVes in Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub- spondent, receives news items; phone Bessemer tO12. H. B. Walker, Realty building manager of circulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Personals.

. Mir. and Mrs. Leo Hill have named their young son William Everitt, for his maternal grandfather.
 Mrs. R. l.. King. Mrs. George Wall CT Mrs. F. o. Heller and Mrs. Rich ard Douglas returned last night from Gadsden where they represented the woman's auxiliary of the Presbyte- rian church at the presbyterial.
 Mrs. s. E. Grout will leave Sunday for Dyersberg. Tenn, where she will visit friends and relatives.
 Friends of D. E. Wilson will regret to learn that he is i'll at his home in Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
High Track Meet

Much interest is aroused in the an- nual inter-society track meet of the Bessemer High school which will oc- cur Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock on the rolling mill field. The events will be low hurdle; 100 yard dash 220 yard dash and 40 yard dash; one mile race, one-half mile race; run ming broad jump; running high jump D pole vault, discus throw, and shot put.
 There will be 25 prizes offered by the local merchants for the winners first and second, and there will be a general prize to the society team making the greatest number of points. The students who will take part in the intercollegiate track meets in Auburn, at Alabama Uni versity. and at Birmingham South ern. will be determined by the win ners in the meet Monday afternoon.
 Prof. Felton Collier and Professor Chester of the Bessemer High school. will direct the meet and a number of prominent merchants and business men will serve as judges of the events. it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Surprise Party.

MT, and Mrs. A. B. Jones, who have recently taken possession of their new home in Lipscomb. were the re- cipients of a delightful courtesy this week when they were given a sur prise party by Mrs. J. s. Jones, of wenonah and Miss Annie Lee Dun ham.
 Various entertaining features of music and contests were provided during the evening and In an anus ing Automobile contest" Dr. J. s. Herman was awarded the prize.
 At the close of the evening an ice course with cake was served to the guests who were Mir. and Mrs. Will liam Lacey, MT. and Mrs. c. E. Chase. Mir. and Mrs. R. l.. Basemore. Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Herman, MT. and Mrs. c. E. Harkins and Miss Eva Calhoun, Miss Katherine Jones, Miss Hazel Harkins, Miss Carrie Moore and Messrs. Fred Calhoun. Edward De- Ramus and Durham Harkins and J. A. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
U. s. Pipe Makes Record

The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company, in Bessemcr, made record Saturday when it un- loaded and made 450 tons of pig iron into pipe. This was the largest pro- duction ever made at this plant, it is stated.
 This plant is running full capacity now and the outlook for the future is brighter than has been in many months. President Lemoyne of Phil adelphia, and D. P. Hopkins, general manager of works for the company, were visitors to the plant this week and will return on Monday for an- other inspection.
 Bessemers industrial situation continues to improve daily and the effects of this improvement was very marked Saturday when merchants made greater sales than on many previous Saturdays. One merchant stated that his firm sold $1,200 more goods in March than in February and their sales were increasing every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Mrs. smith Hostrs.

Mrs. Herberk Smith has entertained at series of bridge parties this week at hep home in Woodward two tables constituting the party for each afternoon. These parties have been delightful gatherings of congenfal friends who enjoyed the games of bridge and later delicious refreshments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Spring Recital.

The spring recitals of the Grove School of Music in Bessemer are an- ticipated as delightful events of the season and the first of these has been announced to occur on Friday evening, April 14, at the high school auditorium. The program will begin at 8 o'clock and will last one hour.
 The pupils who will appear in the recital are Virginia Nash, Claudia
 Mae Smith, Pattie Haney. Margaret Waller, Mildred Hawley, Helen Roll. Francis Keith, Lillian Boykin. Eve lyn Porter, Eleanor McNeil, Eva Neal
 Porter, Florence Waller, Iva Leader, Marguerite Copeland. Lillian White. Kathleen Naylor, Mae Baer. Nettie Ross. Olive Pathway. Bessie Davis Lehman, Angelo Bonds and Lee Rains, Jack Porter. Marcus Hitch cock and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds. Mrs. W. c. Meacham and Mrs. Sam Nash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Spades Club.

Miss Katherine Maddox was host ess to the Spades club at her home on Fifth avenue on Friday after noon. A variety of spring blossoms in artistic arrangement afforded charming decorations for the living rooms. Games of progressive bridge were played and the fist prize, an at tractive collar and cuff set. was awarded to Mrs. w. O. Hodgkins and the consolation, lingerie clasps. were drawn by Miss Rachel Ragsdale
 A delightful salad, coffee, char lotte russe and cake were served the guests who included Miss Grace Moreland, Miss Willie Lee Smith. Miss, Rachel Ragsdale, Miss Imogene Maxwell. Miss verna Laird, Miss Helen Drum, Miss Sadie Phelps and Mrs. W. O. Hodgkins, Mrs. Paul Ragsdale, Mrs. Golan Buck, Mrs. Gardner Stephenson, Mrs. A. D. Mad dox assisted her daughter, Miss Katherine, in entertaining her guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
BESSEMER

Bessemer, April 1.-(Special.)-- Everything is in readiness for the Bessemer city primary election which will be held Monday. Interest in the outcome of the votes cast Is sur passing that of many years previous owing to the number of candidates in the field and owing to the fact that the vote of the women is expected to play an important part this being the first time that the women have voted in the city primary.
 The polls win open at 8 o'clock and close at 6 o'clock and the following candidates vii make up the ticket;
 For mayor; T. J. Batson, Jap Bry- ant. pr. R. P. McTyeire, Banagh H. Tillman and E. A. Veitch.
 For president of city council. John W, Brooks, W. R. Parker.
 For alderman of First ward: Moss K. Crotwell, John K. Harless, Lnnie Y. Lipscomb, J. C. Rockett and J. NJ. Wood.
 Alderman of Second ward: Fred ". Bass. Archie Davidson, Emma O. Fountain, Kelly Nj. Johnson. Louis F. Ling, w. L. MoLaukhlin, Charles M. Ray and J. Hezzie Vines.
 Alderman Third ward; Eugene Honeycutt, R. M. Mingea. Eugene Mckinney, George A. Stoves, and w. H. Ward.
 Alderman of Fourth ward: J. A. Cost. Charles H. Dabbs, W. H. Harri- son, c. E. Mitchell, Charles McLaugh- lin, and Alonzo Smith.
 Alderman of Fifth ward: Grover C. Hancock. Ellis Houston, W. Fletcher Jones. W. T. Loveless, Josie Nolan, and c. W. Riley.
 E. For chief of police: c. ". Lang ford, Rush Randall and D. N Wright.
 For city clerk and treasurer: Henry c. Ozley and J. M Scott.
 For city attorney: George Bumgard- ner and Fred Ross.
 For city physician: Dr. J. Walter Gwin. pr. s. W. Horn, Dr. John L. Kincaid Dr. NJ. c. Ragsdale, Jr.
 For street superintendent: Arthur c. Goodwin, and R. S. Moon.
 For chairman of city democratic executive committee: T. J. (Tom Jones, W. F. Nolan, and J. S. RandIe.
 For member of city democratic exc cutive committee: First ward, E. c. Hines. J. W. Leggett; Second ward, James DeJarnette, A, D. Maddox; Third ward. W. c. Baty. P. L. Read Fourth ward. c. W. Bobo and W. II. Williamson; Fifth ward. G. K. Brown and A. c. Parsons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Bridge At Woodward Club

With beautiful doEwood blossoms and ferns sdorning the pretty sun psrlor and living rooms. the bridge party Saturday afternoon at the Woodward Golf and Country club with Mrs. W. NJ Lacey and Mrs. ] c. Keigley, hostesses. was one of the lovely events of the week.
 There were a large number of guests and the prizes for the scores. leatherbound book of rules on bridge, was awarded to Mrs. Gilmore. and hand-painted score pad was given as a consolation.
 Following the bridge games de- lightful refreshments. salad. ices and coffee were served the guests who included large number of mem hers. After the bridge the dance was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
ReAding Party

E. C. Cooper was guest of tn. club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
sA Pnir of sixre,,

"A Pair of Sizes" delightful comedy, will be presented at the high school auditorium on the evening of April II under the direction of afiss Jessie Pringle. expression teacher for the benefit of the Business and Pro- fessional Womens club
 The personnel of the cast of this charming play includes a number of the most talented students of the school and a number of young people of the city as follows: Howard Bai- ley and NJ. o. Crane who take the part of two business partners, George B. Nettieton" and or. Boggs Johns"; Meridith Waller, who is their bookkeeper, Krone" Miss Katherine Maddox will be their ste nographer, Sally Parker: George Murrah, their lawyer, Thomas ]. Vanderholt"; Roy Ross, their sales man, Irony Toler": V. G. Sullivan, a business man. "Mr Applegate"; i; Lewis McTyeire, Jimmy" office boy; Miss Myrtle Hayes. Mrs. George Nettieton," and Miss Bernice Hagler, Florence Cloe" a friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Election officers

The election officers named by the city democratic executive committee and the voting places are as follows:
 First ward: E. J. Paden's store, 216 Nineteenth street, south, mana gers, H. P. Mpscomb, J. B. Morton and A. W. Deason; Paul Ragsdale and J. A. Lipscomb, clerks; D. L. Milton returning officer.
 Second ward: Avery store, 0. L. Pearson Mrs Emma Paschal and John Douglas. managers; Albert Moore and W. D. Taylor, IT,, clerks; c. M Avery returning officer. City hall box, K R. Fountain, N. B. Parker and J. O. Williams. managers; J. A. Neal and Howe Price, clerks; s. J. Williams returning officer.
 Third ward; Fulton's store, Jim Ross. Sam Johnson, and Mrs. c. A Baty. managers; H. H. Fowler and " F. Turner, E. A. Tubbs, clerks; D. L. Fulton, returning officer,
 Fourth ward: Fifth Avenue Phar- macy, R. E. Atchison, John Flora, and M Vines, managers; L. Meeks and l. M. Caldwell, clerks; H. S. Baston, re- turning officer.
 Fifth ward: Houston'S store, J. W Rarden, Mrs. J. W. McCorkle and J A. Cosper, managers; Beckham Saun- ders and J. E. Moore, clerks; Nj. c Crawford, returning officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02

ing; Song, America" talk, Pun ishment. Kind and Valua," Mrs. Rich ard Faull quartet, Sweet and Low Messrs. c. c. Mosely, Jackson, and Mrs. Charles Browning and Mrs. J, F. Wright; Thoughts on Child Nur- ture," members of association; talk Sunday in the Home" Mrs. George Waller.
 Judge Herbert Etheridge filed his candidacy for judge of the inferior court of Bessemer division Saturday in the probate office.
 De Molay Chapter
 The organization of the De Molay order will be discussed and plans formed for the body at a meeting to be held Friday evening at the Ma sonic temple. BesSemer chapter. 110 R. A. NJ. Is sponsoring the movement and great deal of interest Is being manifested In the proposed chapter, thirty petitions having been pre- sented for membership so far.
 Rev. W- S. Best. pastor Of the Church of God, will hold services at both morning and evening hour Sun day at the church. these being his last sermons as pastor. Rev. Best has resigned his charge in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
HnI-smith

A wedding occurred Saturday morn. ing in the probate office in Besseme CT bridegroom's age was given as 69 and Miss Lillian Smith. of Goethet Judge Sam Huey performed the cere- mony.
 A marriage license was issued in Bessemer probate office SaAarday to T. M. Higginbotham and Mrs. Sarah Jane Williams. The prospective bridegrooms age was given as 69 years and that of the bride-elect as 64 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02

Lucy Hicks, a negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon by local detec- tives on A charge of violating the prohibition law. The Hicks woman resides at 5o2s Johnston street, Pratt Citys and upon investigation, five gallons of corn whisky was captured. The woman was placed in the Enslcy jail and will be given hearing Monday morning before Judge H. A. Burns of the recorders court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-02
Obituary

William John Shook, the infant son of Mir. and Mrs William C. Shook oied yesterday morning at their home at Wyiam. Funeral services will he keld this afternoon at 2.50 o'clock at the late residence. Interment will be made at Mcdonald cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-31
FLowERs son NEcEssARY.

Nj o flowers are to be worn upon Mothers Day
this year according to statement issued by
Mrs Max A. H. Hostetler. President Of the Neb-
raska Auxiliary OF the international Association
for Mothers Day Mrs. Hostetler claims that exor-
btant prices asked by florists for single flowers
to be worn upon that especial day. brings the asso-
citation to ask that the wearing of flowers be dis
continued.
The alleged profteering by florists may have
more than one side II the whole story be told, for
1t is surely strenuous business to try to outfit
the entire American population with one single
kind Of flower. No wonder the market was drain
ed and that single carnations were sold for out
rageous prices by INSCRIPTIONS dealers
Unless memory fails to record correctly, the first
flower prescribed was the white carnation In
order to try to meet the demand florists offered
two colors, red for the living mother, and white
for the memory Of the mother who had passed away.
Apparently this did not solve the problem ard
other flowers were substituted and urged upon
the people. To ask all the people in this nation
WHO desired to honor their mothers to wear one
single variety Of flower, and one color OF that
flower alone, was demanding an impossibility, but
apparently, the substitution of other colors and
other flowers is not pleasing to the association,
this, together with the prices demanded by the
florists brought about the decision to discontinue
the wearing of flowers altogether
The decision is wise one. 1t will undoubtedly
Put knk in those florists who did profiteer. but
1t will do more than that, 1t will enable all the
people who wish to pay tribute to mothers memory
TO observe alike the occasion by attendance upon
special services which are held in nearly every
church in the country Many persons are too poor
to buy even the most modest flower and many
stayed away from such a service because of the
lack of this outward sign of remembrance. Now
all con attend without feeling this embarrassment.
Mothers Day is safely enshrned in the hearts of
the people. 1t takes flower to plant 1t any
more firmly
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-31

81 the special programs whatever kind 81 dem-
onstration Is worked out.
The indifference Of Americans to their foreign
born naturalized brothers and sisters Is heart
breaking in most instances Any American who
went to Italy and liked lit well enough to give up
his native Land to become Italian subject would
certainly expect some gracious welcome, some
kindly spirit shown at such mark Of admiration
and devotion. 1t is pittful to observe the pride
with which the naturalized citizen declares his
citizenship in spite of the cold shoulder offered
him.
Americanization Day will be good day to
warm up and smile little upon these people who
have come here to live, and whose children and
childrens children are to remain here generation
after generation to intermarry and mingle with
the American stock OF hundred years standing
and Let the city get back of the veterans and
make AmericanIzation Day truly fine demonstra-
ton. Turn out for any special programs which
may be planned and take keep look at the sensI-
tive expressive faces Of the newcomers 1t is easy
to read therein the fertile ground upon which
American influence SOW good or evil
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-31
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 81 1879.
REGARDING "IlooNsH1NE",

HE Student Council, an organization com
posed Of students attending the University
~ West Virginia, is registering protest about a
humorous magazine. "Moonshine" which is be.
ing published, according to news article in the
Atosgantown Post, as private venture by group
pf young people who are not a school organization
nndSonlyt q part Of them students.
Three numbers Of the magazine have been pub
hsheds and have created an immense amount OF
comment throughout the state most OF the pub-
lc taking IT for granted that it is publication is
saed by students alone and the criticism falling
upon$th University in consequence.
Acopy Of the magazine in this office is dis
rnctly an example of good, live magazine that
unfortunately doubtless because OF the immature
Judgment. OF the youthful staff, oversteps boun.
aaftss There is plenty of good stuff in the publi-
and plenty OF talent back of It, hut the tend
enny 70 introduce rawness has decidedly bad ef-
3ssts upon the whole There is too much promise,
tpp much actual Wit and sparkle to this publca-
ron 20 permit its light to be hidden under this
ktndsot "a bushel, 1t is purely case of mistaken
Judgment upon the part of the editor, and II
aaiciopsly rectited will in time, give to the stud
s9sts ALLEGATION that will be credit to any uni
gefsity. one that the University will be proud to
own
Humor does not have to be raw to win out It
4kes e past master either by illustration or ex-
pfession 70 put across anything bordering upon
Bea- color without giving offense. and there must
lhe some other excuse beside the rsque climax upon
Which to build. Rawness for the sake OF rawness
misses the mark. "Moonshfne" is TOO good in the
nainsto be spoiled. 1t has too much pep, too much
grip upon student life and interest too much
promise for an entertaining. credItable student
pqblication to be permitted to kill itself in the
tsshton 1t ventures upon.
Let the young staff of the magazine consider
ts seriously and not allow spirit of bravado and
nockery to spoil the good things which they have
their hands 1t is an almost irresistible impulse
g shock and consternate Miss Nancyism, but it is
zoe PAD TO allow this impulse such play that it will
Tsaet; az boomerang upon publication of such
promise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-31
Siideliights
OPENING NIGHT.

Did you attend the opening night
of Btngling Brothers circus at the
y. NJ. c. a. last evening?
II so. what was the most inter.
esting feature TO you?
Was 1t the dancing girl? Was
It the Indian club exhibition by
Jake Bintz? Was 1t the minstrel
show?
All these were good, but what in.
terested us most was the bunch
OF young boys. ranging in age from
IS years old to 12 years old. who
eagerly watched the events in the
main ring and then got orchestra
seats for the minstrel show.
Such peppery chaps! Full Of life
and getting real hoyish pleasure out
of the circus. They couldn't keep
still. but who should expect hoy
Of that age TO sit around like a
bump on log at circus?
They "jabbered" together like so
many magpies and occasionally
kicked each other on the shins as
something particularly STRIKING to
their fancy was put on.
After the show they romped and
fairly buzzed around the booths at
the entrance to the "Y." To those
who have not permitted the flight
OF years to harden their hearts nor
dull their spirits. 1t was living over
again the days OF their own boy.
hood just to watch these active
youngsters enjoying themselves to
the limit.
Every boy in town should get a
chance 20 see the circus tonight or
tomorrow night. Many OF them
cannot afford the price Of admig.
sion. Here's a chance for some Of
YOU fortunate grownups to make a
boy heart glad and to furnish an
evening of real pleasure for some
youngster.
How abouttakIng a couple Of boys
to he show tonight, Mr.. Goodfc'
| low?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-31

steadily, the stars we're visible IN
the sky. We have often heard
stories Of 1t raining on one side
of the street and not on the other.
so that when we saw stars in the
sky along the horizon and YET heard
the rain pattering on our umbrella,
we thought little Of the incident;
hut when we momentarily lowered
the umbrella and looked directly
above at the twinkllng stars. We adj.
NIT we were baHfled as to Just
where the rain was coming from
but it was raining, no doubt Of that.
and 1t continued to do so for three
or four minutes.
: Fatrmonters, one night last sum
mer, through u peculiar break in 4
storm cloud. were able for few
minutes to see crescent moon
shining brightly, while the light.
ming flashed. thunder roared aEG
rain came down in torrents.
Perhaps the strange event OF last
night IS a good omen OF some sort
tending to show that the coal strike
called for tomorrow may be settled
before It has reached a serious
stage.
Let us hope so.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-31
CHRIST ERASED ALL
GRIMES OF TONGUE

Christ made amends for all the
sins that are committed with the
tongue, for all lies, curses. false
oaths and ISLANDERS by which men
defile their lips" said the Rev. Roy
]. Meyer at Grace Lutheran Church
Wednesday evening when he spoke
on tho subject, How the Scriptures
We're Fulfilled In the scorn and
Abuse Of the crucified Christ"
The text was written from Mat.
thew 27:39.44. In the text three
classes Of men are mentioned that
aliuaed Christ with vile language
as He hung on the cross, namely.
the teople that passed by; the chief
rrieEts, scribes and elders; a thief
uu cross.
The topic for the sermon neyt
Sunday morning is did Jesus
Sim and in the evening the topic
will be Speeches Sinners"