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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
SHERIFFS' CONTEST POSTPONED DUE TO
 SWOLLEN STREAMS
Republican Sheriff-eIect Un- able to Reach Heflin Be- cause of Washout-Dial
 Case Set For Trial
ANNISToN BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERALD 4 Annislnn Ala Dec. IH

Bad roads and swollen streams prevented the contest hearing of Sheriff Benton Adams against H. J.. Jackson in the circuit court of Cle- burne county on Monday. Sheriff Adams was the only party to the suit able to reach the court house at Heflfn. Judge A. P. Agee. Judge Hugh D. Merrill. Q. V. Fitzgerald went from Anniston to Heflin Mon day morning. James B. Sanford and Ben H. Harrison, both of Talladega. joined the party here in going to the Cleburne town for the contest.
 They returned to the city Monday afternoon and reported that the roads and streams In Cleburne were in such bad shape following the heavy rain of Saturday night and Sunday that travel was almost impossible, and that MT. Jackson and his witnesses, who live within short distance of the Georgia line, were unable to reach the court house because of a washed out bridge. Sheriff Adams i'm stituted a. contest against MT. Jack son just after the general election in November, allegations being made that the republican sheriff-elect had qualified as a citizen of Georgia a few years ago and that he was not eligible to hold office in Alabama,
 The contest was postponed until December 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
First Party Skirn1ish Today h Clonton Judgeship Fight

CLANTON, Ala, Dec. 1S.-(Special.) Opposing sides in the contest brought by Rev. c. D. Messer. democrat. against Judge L. H. Reynolds, repub- lican, for the probate judgeship of Chiffon county. will lock horns Tues day when mandamus proceedings brought against NJ. D. Foshee. circuit clerk, by Rev. Messer, come up for hearing.
 Rev. Messer is attempting to force Circuit Clerk Foshee to approve a bond submitted by him as security for whatever cost arises out of the contest brought by him against Judge Reynolds
 Jar Well Represented
 At the hearing Tuesday, Rev. Mes ser will be represented by J. Fritz TT ompson of Birmingham, l.. F.. Gerald, Thomas A. Curry, G. C. ton. Mir. Foshee will have an array of legal talent to represent him, in- cluding Hill, Hill. Whiting Ss Thomas of Montgomery; o. D. Street of Gum tersville, Reynolds X Reynolds, and Percy M. Pitts of Clanton.
 Judge Reynolds is the present pro- bate judge and in the recent election the official count gave him ma- jority of S3 votes. However. Rev. Messer claims irregularity and is con- testing the election.
 Says Bond Not Dated
 Reasons given by the circuit clerk for not approving the bond Is that 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
MILLPORT POSTOFFICE THREATENED BY FIRE WHEN LAMP EXPL0DES

MILLPORT, Ala, Dec. 1s.-(Spe- cial.)-Explosion of an oil lamp early Sunday morning threatened to burn the Millport post office The fire was discovered by s. N. Adams. pro- prietor of the Millport hotel. who rushed to the office. forced an en- trance to the back door and ex- tinguished the flames.
 The cancellation stamps and sev- eral pieces of mail were destroyed. A few minutes more would have meant the burning of the whole post office. w. K. Black, postmaster. had just left the light burning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
RECOVER BODY IF MAN DROWNED IN CREEK AT JASPE
Gus Garner DroWns in Stream Only Waist Deep-Man Sick in Bed When
 Home Burns
JASP ER BUREAU l THE AGE HERALD f .Iua,ar A1n na, I2

The body of Gus Garner who was drowned in Tanyard creek in the southern part of town Saturday night was recovered Monday morning. The remains were found about 30 yards below the ford under the Frisco trestle where Garner was drowned Just how the man was drowned In stream not more than waist deep at the ford is a mystery.
 The tragedy occurred in the dark and Gamers friends on the bank could not see how it happened. Sat urday night about o'clock Mir. Garner, John Sanford and two other men were coming into Jasper from some point in the southern part of county in Mir. Sanfords car. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
TRIAL AT TALLADEGA

preliminary trial of Charlie Dial and Eb Woodsin, arrested below OK ford Friday night, following the death of John ". Dial, has been ar ranged for Wednesday morning in Judge Castleberrys court in Talla- dega. Coroner Heine of Talladega visited the scene of DiaFs death on Sunday and conferred with the wit nesses. Officers and relatives of Dial will endeavor, it is said, to show that his sole injury was caused by the passage of a heavy motor car over his body. His chest was crushed and signs of wheels are on his cloth ing, witnesses say.
 Eb Woodsin stated to officers who investigated the case that the three men had become involved in a diffi- culty before Dial met his death and that Charlie Dial had chased John Dial away from their car. Coroner Heine permitted the funeral of John w. Dial to proceed Sunday afternoon after talking with the Oxford wit nesSeS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
CEMENT PLANT MAY BE ERECTED AT FLORENCE
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE HERALD F. EYorepea Ilar 1Ri


 Sam w. Kendall. who claims to be field secretary for a group of east ern and southern capitalists, has been In the Muscle Shoals district for the past week making investi- gations of limestone rock and other raw materials for the manufacture of cement and reports that he will recommend Florence as the location for cement plant which will cost between million and a million and half dollars.
 Mir. Kendall says that the plant will employ about one thousand men and that three grades of cement will be manufactured. Portland cement. lime cement and a low grade of ce- ment which will be made from fur mace slag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
JUVENILE COURT FOR MERIDIAN IS URGED

MERIDIAN. Miss. Dec. 1s.--(S (Spe- cial.-Meridian took It's first step for the creation here of juvenile court Sunday afternoon with mass meeting of citizens and representa- tiyes of the municipality and all civic clubs. Mayor John ". Parker presiding Following an address by the Rev. Crawford Jackson, secretary of the Juvenile Protective association of Atlanta. committee composed of Thomas L. Bailey. Ben F. Cam cron and Mrs. George NJ. Hodges was appointed to take the matter m hand and memoriali2e the state leg islature to enact laws necessary for tke creation of such court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
eraLds erv Correspondents Miles Aabana Ceners

started to ford Tanyard creek under the Frisco trestle only about four blocks from the business section of Jasper. The engine went dead in the creek and the men came up town and employed some boys to pull the car out with truck.
 Garner slipped off all of his cloth ing except his shirt and wadiag into the water attached the rope to the car which was pulled out imme dtately. In the meantime Hubert Charles from Jasper drove into the creek ana his car went dead also, Charles wadded to the bank and ask Garner to go into the water and at tach the rope to his car.
 Garner waded in and a moment later waved his flashlight. Think Ing that he was signaling to the driver of the truck to pull Charles ear out. the truck was started but the rope was not attached to the car. The flashlisht waved q second time but no word was spoken, then Garner disappeared. MT. Garner is survived by a wife and several children who reside between Jasper and Cordova.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
HOME FOR DELINQUENTS URGED BY CHAMBERLAIN

MOBILE. Ala, Dec. 1S.-(specia13 Alabama will in the near future boast of a reformatory home for minor delinquents between the ages of 16 and 21 years of age, if the ef- forts of County Solicitor Bart E. Chamberlain will be realized. MT. Chamberlain is advocating the in- troduetion of bill in the next state legislature providing for an institu- tion in Alabama preferably in Mobile or Baldwin county, for the detention of minor delinquents of both sexes between these ages. MT. Chamber lain has been conferring with local members of the legislature regarding such ieglslation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
WILL GO OVER TOP

MOBILE. Ala. Dec. 1s-(speciai) With only ss,0oO to be raised to com plete Mobiles quota of sS5,0oo in the university expansion campaign, Thomas NJ. Stevens. trustee of the university and general chairman of the local drive, expects this amount to be secured within few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
MANY HEAR cANTATA
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU THE E-UESAI.D ! Shcffleld Aln. Dee. IS

The First Baptist church was crowded last night to hear Ira B. Will sons cantata. "Yuletide Memories, !" sung by choir of 30 voices. The so- loists were X. l.. Glaister of Florence, J. Fred Johnson of Florence, Miss Elizabeth Ealden. Mrs. Thomas D. Smith, Miss Adelaide smith and Fred II. Standifer Of Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
sHERIFF IN NEW JOB

Sheriff w. E. Parker, whose term will expire on January Is, will take up his new job as superintendent of streets for the city of Anniston on January l. and the affairs of the shcriff's office in this county will be administered fer two weeks by Chief Deputy N. B. Pollard with the help of Mr Parker. Sheriff-elect w. F. Knighton, who will take charge of the office in the middle of January. expects to announce his office and field staff appointments during the present week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
SEEK NEW COTTON RATE

Submitting proposal to the West ern Freight Rate association, the Louisiana and Arkansas has asked that the New Orleans rate on cotton goods from oklahoma points be es- tablished to Mobile. This notice has been received by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
THoMAsoN CHILD DEAD

lsadore Thomson, stepsCn of J. F. l.ittie, of Ohatchie, died at the home there Sunday following an illness of only 4S hours, leaving four brothers, his mother and stepfather. Relatives at Baltimore have been notified of his death and will pro bably reach the city in time for the funeral to be held at Middleton Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
MISS .HEwELL DIES AT se

The funeral of Miss Mary Newell, who died Sunday night, will be held from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Poca Whit, tomorrow at Il o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. Don aldson Ellis of Christ Episcopal church. Miss Newell was in her ninety-sixth year, had been declining health for sometime. She came to Tuscaloosa in 1S41 and entered the Alabama Female Institute with sev- eral sisters. Miss Hewells oldest sister was the wife of former J. J. Pettus of Mississippi and her other sisters were Mrs. Amanda Street, Mrs. Jessie Garnett, and she is survived by only one sister. Mrs. Whit of this city. She was far re- moved from active life for several years. But few women in Alabama were better Uniformed on current events and political movements than she. Her personal charm. wit and humor were great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
FIFTY YEARS OF WEDLOCK

TITUS. Ala. Dec. IS.-6special.)- Mr. and Mrs. William Tarpley Well den celebrated their golden annt- versary near here recently at their farm home. Among the many guests was Mrs Lucy Norrell, who was q guest at the wedding in 1872. Three daughters and six sons attended the celebration, among them being one son, o. K. Weldon, county superin- tendent of education for Elmore county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
WILL ENTERTAIN TEAM

The Tusealoosa High school foot- ball team will be entertained at an elaborate banquet in the school base ment Tuesday night. The domestic science department of the school will prepare the luncheon, which is being donated by various football fans. The athletic committee and advisory council, composed of Bright Fits. John Mcqueen, Prof. ]. M. Burnett, Coach Charles Bernier and H. Van degraff, will be the special guests of hnnnr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
JUDGE BRANDON,s FAREWELL

Judge W. WI Brandon will deliver his farewell address before the mem bers of the mems bible class of the First Methodist church here Sunday morning. The governor -elect has been an active member of this class following his services as superinten- dent of the Sunday school and teacher of other classes. This class has a membership of 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
RAILROAD OFFICIAL SEES GREAT PORT AT MOBILE

MOBILE. Ala. Dec. S.-tspecial) Unlimited possibilities are predicted for Mobile by A N. umshler, termi- nal superintendent of the Illinois Central railroad, with headquarters at Chicago, who is in Mobile on n visit. He says that with the recent adoption of the seaport amendmeht that there is no reason why Mobile should not rank with the greatest ports of the south. Mir. and Mrs. umsler will be in Mobile for sew eral days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
GREENSBORO PAYS FINAL TRIBUTE TO MISS AVERY

GREENSBORO. Ala. Dec. 1s.- Special al.l-Funerai services for Miss Mary Avery, aged 90, who died Sat urday, were held Sunday in the old St Pauls Episcopal church here con ducted by Rev. Thomas F. Opie of North Carolina Rev. Opie paid a glowing tribute to Miss Avery as one of the states most noble and re- markable women. She was a sister of Mrs. Cobbs, widow of the late Rev. R. II. Cobhs, D.D.. for 50 years rector of St. Pauls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
S50O,OOO CEMENT PLANT PLANNED AT TUSCUMBIA
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERAI.D Tuscumbia Ala Dec IA i

cement and lime plant will be erected here soon. it was ainounced here this week. Much of the output of the plant. which is due largely to w. T. Archer and Thnrmond Harris, will be used in the construction Of Wilson dam. A half million dollars will be spent in it's erection and em- ployment win be given to 600 men. The new industry will be located at Keller's quarry. just south of nitrate. plant No. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
ro SING cHRIsTMAs cARoLs

F. T. AppIeby, superintendent of city school, has announced that the school children will conduct muni- cipal Christmas tree celebration n the city park on Sunday afternoon, December 24 The exercises will consist of singing of Christmas carols, and will teach something of the old English customs of celebrat- ing Christmas. No gifts will be dis tributed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19

is not dated and Is not witnessed or acknowledged.
 The contest has created intense in terest in this county and citizens are all lined up on one side or the other. Judge Reynolds has served as pro bate judge of this county for l2 wears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
TAKE OUT RAIN INSURANCE

HuntSNIIIe merchantS are ant1cfpat- ing the greatest business of the whole season this week and many of them have taken out rain insurance to pro- tect themselves against losses that might be caused by the weather. This is an innovation here and it has be- come quite popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
MADISON COUNTY MAN KILLED IN COLLISION
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU !,
 THE AGE-HERALD

Diemer R. Neely. formerly of Char ity. Ala. a few miles north of Hunts vile. was killed Saturday in an au- tomobile accident near Clarksville, Tenn. Nicely and his family were rid ing in small ear which was run down by a big car occupied by two men and a woman, and Neely was pinned between the steering wheel and the seat. The body was brought here today for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
srovALL RECovERs

Henry w. Stovall, recording clerk in the office of Judge Thomas w. Coleman, was able to resume his work Monday after a sudden attack that kept.him away from the office for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
sEAIs sEII, wEI,I,

The sale of Christmas seals is go- ing forward here at rapid rate and the general response has been most satisfactory. Dr. T. w. Patton is chairman of the sale..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
awErss-sMITH WEDDING

Clarence Weiss, dispatcher for the Southern railway here, and Miss Au- gusta smith, eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. King Smith, were married at the home of the bride Sunday af- ternoon by Rev. James T. McGloth- lin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
RAIN pAMaGns ROAD

Farmers and others who came to Anniston on Monday morning re- ported that damage had been done to the roads and bridges by the heavy rain which fell in this section on Sat- urday night and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
CHRISTMAS TREE SERVICE

The Philathea class of the Parker Memorial church will hold it's annual Christmas tree services at the church auditorium on Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
spARKs IS IMPROvING

J. M. Sparks. who has been serious- ly i'll with pneumonia at his home near Golden Springs fer several weeks. is improving slowly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
TO RETIRE FERRY BONDS

The entire issue Of the Fosters Ferry bridge bonds of Tuscaloosa county totalling $3sO0o which were issued number of years ago to con struct a bridge at this ferry, will be retired on January 1, one year ahead of time, it was announced by the board of revenue today. This shows prosperous conditions of county affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
ATTORNEYS HOME BURNS

The home of l.. D. Gray, prom inent Jasper lawyer, was destroyed by fire between 4 and 3 o'clock Sun day morning. MT. Gray was the only occupant of the house when the fire occurred. His family was in Bir- mingham and he had gone home Ill with the flu" and was asleep when aroused by his neighbors. The loss Is estimated at $6,0O0. which Is partially covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
sENT TO LINEyILLE

Remains of Mamie Louise Seats, G. year-oId daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Seats, whose death occurred here Sunday, were sent Monday to the former home of the family at Lineville for interment in the family let at that place. 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
100000 FEET IF LUMBER SWEPT IN WARRIOR RAMPAGE
River Reached Crest at 51.10 Feet-Effort Made to Sal wage Lumber From Tur-
 bulent Stream
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD j

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 The Henderson Land and Lumber company at FoS, Ala, few miles from Tuscaloosa lost more than 800 900 feet of lumber by the recent rapid rise of the warror river and numerous crafts are securing the river for miles and saving as much of it as possible today.
 The river late today stood at 51.10 feet and government engineers an nounced 1t has reached its crest. The rapid rise of the river has caused considerable damage and the low lands are inundated. The pontoon bridge. which crosses the Warrior at Northport is out of commission and passengers are using ferries across.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
Tn LAsPEn

MOVES TO JASPER J. N. Clements of Modesto. Cal. has moved to Jasper with his family. Mr. Clements has gone into grocery business here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19

Patterns and colors should be selected thoughtfully, of course, but those things you can see. What you can't see-fine shirtmak- ing, fast colors, correct designing, perfect fit those things we watch for you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19

The Label will of quality thorough
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19

There are many men you can think of who can use some more underwear. Here's the best of Ameri- can makes to choose from, 'Vassar, Mansco, Amho, in knee length or heavier knit goods. Any size? Yes!
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19
Loungiing Robes

Beautiful brocaded silks, knee length, with regular or kimono sleeves; warm, soft woolen materials. Both in all kinds of pat terms. Extra variety and extra values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-19

In our Christmas assort- ments are all kinds, from the finest, sheerest silks to fancy English wools and Scotch golf hose. You can make no mistake in such a practical gift.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-08-31
BRISTOL.

Miss Marion Woodbury. of Kenosha,
has been visiting with her uncle. L.
Woodbury..
Bristol graded school, District III,
starts September II.
The Miss Belle Stonebraker and
doc" Evers surprised their many
friends by announcing their marriage
last Saturday.
Little Helen La Nicer, daughter of
L. La Nicer, is suffering from a severe
attack of pneumonia.
A telegram was handed to Mrs. Ward
Bryant last Sunday, stating Mrs. Ida
Stevens had arrived safely in Cali
fornia.
Mrs. F. Fox, Mrs. Aeurs and Mrs.
Hearted enjoyed the picture at the
Rhode, The Storm, last Monday p. m.
Last Saturday evening a number of
other Bristolites went to see it.
Mrs. Wayne Miller of Madison, form
erly Miss Bernice Lewis, is spending
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Lewis.
Miss Gladys Shumway of Racine,
spent the weekend with her father,
George Shumway.
Mrs. Minnie Dixon and daughters
spent Saturday in Milwaukee.
Some of the Bristolites listened to
the grand speech at the Library Park
given by Mr.. Garfield
There will be social on w. B.
Bacons lawn next Tuesday night. The
proceeds are for the church budget
to help raise the minister's salary.
Everyone come and help.
Quite number of the Bristol folks
attended the state fair at Milwaukee
last Tuesday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-08-31
SHADES CORNERS.

Seno Bros. have purchased a new
large feed grinder. 1t has arrived and
they are busy installing the same 1t
is one of the latest machines and the
best they could buy. It will be driven
by two electric motors. They will be
able to grind feed as the farmer wants
it. Is is expected that the mill will
be running in g few weeks.
Wallace Karviw had his first ride on
a motorcycle the other day. Wallace
took a-spin down the road as fast as it
could so and ran into the ditch. The
result is a badly sprained ankle and a
few cuts on his elbow.
Rev. Robert R. F. Wolff preached at
the mission festival of the ST. Mat
thews' Ev. Lutheran church at Chicago.
Albert Ganswind was at Madison
last Saturday.
VIM. G. Neumann made trip to
Kenosha on Monday.
Sd. Sarbarker of Kenosha, called on
friends here Saturday
Miss Louise Mcclure, a former
teacher at this place, visited here
last week.
English service at our Lutheran
church next Sunday.
VIM. Cteffen and August Schulz, had
business in Waukesha on Tuesday
Rev. Robert F. F. Wolff attended
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-08-31

PARIS

Mr.. and Mrs. Danny Sheen and Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Sheen and families
attended the Dixon family reunion held
at the John Dixon cottage at Eagle
Lake last Saturday.
Mr., and Mrs. Jake Fonk and family
visited relatives in Racine last Sun
day.
Miss Thelma Sheen of Union Grove
visited a few days the past week at the
home of John Stoltenwerck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Gunter and
Mrs. Herbert Gunter were Kenosha
visitors last Tuesday.
Mrs. Emily Gunter is visiting at the
home of Ed. Shepard at Kenosha this
week.
George Price Jr., is attending the
state fair this week, as are the other
members of the Boys and Girls club
Judson Williams county agricultural
agent, is in attendance at the state fail
this week, in charge of all the club
work of the county
Mrs. Martha Streuli and children Wis
tied at Henry Klug's last Sunday.
Henry Ericsson was on the sick list the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bowers and fam
lily of Sylvania, spent Sunday at the
John Neu home.
Herb Gunter and family and Harvey
Gunter and family spent Sunday after
noon at the home of Harvey Nelson.
Miss Susie Prott returned to Racine
Sunday after spending couple of
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Fonk.