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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TUSCALOOSA IS SAD| OVER PASSING AWAY OF MRS. E. s. OLIVER
Mother Of Congressman From Tuscaloosa Had Wide
 Circle Of Friends
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Tuscaloosa, Ala. June 27

The news of the death at Colum- Elizabeth S. Oliver, mother of Con gressman William B. Oliver of this city. was received here with pro- found sorrow.
 Mrs. Oliver, who was in her eighty seventh year, was on a visit to her niece, Mrs. Willis c. Banks of Colum- bus, a t the time of her death. While she had been in feeble health for the past year, her condition was con sidered improved this week. and Congressman Oliver, who has been with her almost constantly during her illness, left just yesterday for a brief business trip to Tuscaloosa. Death came suddenly and unexpect- edly.
 Mrs. Oliver. who was known and loved throughout the state, belonged to the old school. She was of the picturesque type of the women of the old south, of rugged strength of char acter, firm in her faith and courage, of the nobility, and yet modest and simple in her life and manner.
 She was born in Mississippi March 9, 1897, and moved to Eutaw. Ala, in the fifties. She was the widow of the late Judge William C. Oliver of Greene county. Mrs. Oliver made her home in Tuscaloosa for number of years until her removal to Washing ton on her sons election to Congress in 1915. Friends have known of the beautiful devotion and constant com panionship of Congressman Oliver and his mother and her death will bring grief to multitude of their friends in Alabama. Mississippi and in Washington.
 Mrs Oliver Is survived by her only son, Congressman Oliver; her sisters, Mrs. M. L. Robinson and Mrs. John Kennedy of Kosciusko. Miss; her granddaughters. Mrs. W. H. Brown of Mobile. Mrs. s. F. Clabaugh of Tus- caloosa, Mrs. E. c. Bealle of Pine hurst, N. C., Mrs. Lee McCann of Washington. D. C.; other relatives include. Mrs. J. V. Jones' Mrs. John Werner and Miss Clara and Miss Mary Werner of this city. and many other descendants. including her great grandchildren. nieces and nephews.
 Funeral arrangements had not been made tonight. pending the arrival of relatives from a distance, but in- terment will be at Eutaw, Ala, prob- ably Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
WALKER TO VOTE ON EXTENSION IF TAXATION PERIOD
Education Board Says 0per- alton Of Schools Demands
 Adoption
JASPER BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD .TasDer Ala ,June 9.

The people of Walker county are to be asked Tuesday, July IT, to give their consent at the polls to continue for another period of 10 years the present county 1 mill school tax. The successful conduct of the schools of Walker county demands that this tax be extended. according to mem bers of the county board of educa- ton. It is not supposed that this election will increase the present school taxes, but merely extend for period of 10 years the present 1 mill county tax. It is proposed to extend this tax on the condition that the pro- gram of public educationin Walk CT county meet the approval of a large majority of the people in all parts of the county. Any break In the pro- gram in the way of shortening the term of school or lowering the stand ard for the teaching force is not to be considered, members of the board say.
 In very recent years Walker coun- ty has risen from the very lowest place to a comma anding position in public education. In 1914 the people Of the county voted this tax for period of 10 years by a large major ity. This 10 year period Is expiring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
DIVIDEND IS DECLARED
10 Per Cent Sinking Fund Set Aside
 By Decatur Bank Officials

DECATUR, Ala. June 27.-(Spe- cial)--The following directors of the City National bank or Decatur at 10 o'clock Tue sday declared a per cent semi-annual dividend for their bank: Col. C. c. Harris, J. D. Wyter, J. T. Jones. J. H. Calvin, s. w. Irwin J. II. Peebles, A. D. Jervis, D. D. McGehee, T. NJ. Dix and W. F. Roper. The only other director of the bank, J. l.. Hutton. was not present. The offi- cials also set aside a 10 per cene sinking fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
BLAMEs "POLITICIANs.S

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June 27.- Representative Ernest w. Clancy member of the legislative committee which investigated the state hospital for nervous diseases. In 8 minority report filed today took issue with the findings of the majority mem- hers of the committee which criticised the administration of the hospital. and charged that criticism of the hospital administration was inspired by "disgrunted Little Rock politi- clans and discharged employees"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
CONFERENCE ENDED
School Superintendent To Discuss
 Problems Pertaining To Work

TROY, Ala, June 27-(SpeciaI Leased Wire. .)-The conference Of superintendents, which has been held at the State Normal school, adjourned Wednesday. The sessions were pre- sided over by Superintendent Grover C. Bowden of Coffee county. pr. C. M. Folmar, head of the extension de- partment of the State Normal school, was secretary. Problems pertaining to the work of county superintend- ents were discussed and resolutions were adopted indorsing the aid given by the state in erecting and equip ping school buildings of more than five class rooms. A motion was made by Superintendent Pepper of Greenville for the state insuring the school buildings. This was unani- mously adopted
 Officers elected for next year were :: H. B, Hammer, Scale, president; r. A. Mcdaniel. Barbour county, vice president; Joel l.. Sanders, Troy sec retarY. The conference was for the superintendents of the twenty-one counties of the Troy State Normal territory. Sixteen counties were represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
HEALTH OFFICER SPEAKS
Head Of Memphis Departmcn Ad-
 dreasea Sanitation CIaaaea

UNIVERSITY, Ala. June 27.-(Spe- cial.)-Dr. J. J. Durret, head of the Memphis health department and an Alabama graduate. visited the Uni versity of Alabama Tuesday. While here he spoke to the various classes in health sanitation. He emphasized the fact that teachers more often know the ills of their school children than the mothers. Dr. Durret. has won fame over the south for the re- markable manner in which he com pletely eliminated malaria and ty phoid from Memphis. Chiefly through his efforts Memphis now has one of the best regulated milk supply sta tions in this section of the country. Dr. Durret Is interested in child sanitat tion and for that reason his lec- lures have been attended by students not taking the course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
PLAN CONSOLIDATION
Morgan County Community Seeks Tc
 Combine Number Of SchOoIs


 HARTSELLE. Ala, June IT, Special.)-Following the general tendency to consolidate schools where the roads are sufficient to all low the students to cover greater distances between school buildings. the communities surrounding Me Kendree chapel. prominent country church in the southwestern part of Morgan county. will join in a mass meeting next Saturday night at the Mckendree chapel, according to school authorities. for the purpose of devising ways and means for uniting some of the smaller schools of that neighborhood into one large school to be housed in suitable building. Prof. E.. L. Hayes. Morgan county superintendent of education, is talk ing leading part in the new scho ol move, and is expected to attend the meeting at McKendree chapel Satur- day night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
nIRI.E CLASS ELECTS

The following oT;icers Will serve the Lend-a- Hand Bible class of the First Methodist church for the next six months: J. R. Danniell, presi- dent; w. A. Thompson, vice presi dent; Sam Frank, secretary; J. F Brock, assistant secretary; w. E. Roper, treasurer. The teachers are Prof w w. Benson. teacher, and w. w Callahan. assistant teacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TO OBSERVE rovrRTH

The Federation of Women's clubs of Tuscaloosa, assisted by the wom en of the University summer school, will celebrate the Fourth of July on the campus. The celebration will take place the afternoon of July 3 and will take the form of a citizens patriotic meeting. An adress will be made by Clifton Penick to the new voters of the city, both men and women. The celebration will last for one hour, from to o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TWELVE HATCHERIES.
 FOR FISH SELECTED
Health Expert Surveys Area To Be
 Flooded By Dam

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, June 25- CSpecial.)-Col. l.. D. Wrightson of the United States public health serv- ice. has returned from a trip of in spection of the area that will be flooded when Wilson dam is com pleted. He made q survey of the propagating places of the top swim ming minnow, which IS one of the most active allies of the health serv- ice in it's fight against malaria be- cause of it's enormous consumption of mosquito larvae. Twelve places were selected for hatcheries, Colonel Wrightson said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
NEGRO SHOT ACCIDENTALLY

B. Brent. negro, was accidentally shot at McCollom mines near Jasper Wednesday afternoon and was brought here for treatment. The bull let took effect in his groin. He will probably recover. Brent stated that he and another negro were fooling with an old pistol when 1t was dis charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TEXANS ON VISIT

An Interesting visitor to Greens boro this summer is Jim Whittlesly of Dallas, Tex, who. with his wife, Is the guest of his mother. Mrs. Anne Whittlesly. MT. Whittlesly saw &C., tive service overseas during the World war. and was twice wounded. once in tho Argonne and again at Chateau Thierry. He bears tho scar of one bullet on his face today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
CELEBRATION IS PLANNED

The Hartselle concert band will be one of the chief attractions at the July { celebration to be held this year at the old fair grounds just north of the city. Considerable in- terest is being taken in plans for the celebration and a handsome sum of money has already been pledged by business men to pay the expense of the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
LOTS GO UNDER HAMMER

Approximately s60,00o worth of lots were sold at auction here Wednesday by Cole & Moore in the Miss Perina MusgroVe addition. The Flask Lake Boys Inustrial school band was here to entertain the crowd, which was not as large as expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
RATS DESTROY CHICKENS

Bart Aaron, World war veteran, who has embarked In the poultry business several miles north of Jas per, says gopher rats are destroying some of his most valuable young chickens. Mir. Aaron says he has killed a number of rats by putting out poison. but big gophers come to his place at night, burrow in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
PAsroR HAs RECoyERED

Members of his congregation and
 all the church people of Hartselle are gratified to know that Rev. R. W. Anderson, pastor of the Hartselle
 Methodist church, expects to occupy his pulpit next Sunday morning,
 after an illness of many weeks. Rev. Anderson's pulpit last Sunday morn
 ing was filled by Dr. George T. Har
 ris, pastor of the Central Methodist church of Albany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
NEGRO DIES OF WOUND

Authorities of the Cottage Home Infirmary for Negroes here an nounced Tuesday that Roy Steven son, the negro who was shot through the abdomen Sunday, died at the hospital late Monday night from the effects of his wounds. Officers are seeking Will (Scofer) kimble in con nection with the fatal shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
KIwANIANs ENJOY PROGRAM

The hIWdnIS CIub enjoyed an eX- cellent program at it's luncheon meeting Wednesday. Dr. James $. Thomas of the Rotary club, who was a guest of the occasion. gave a talk on the recent Rotary convention and Dr. James A. Duncan, former pastor of the First Methodist church, who Is on visit to the city, also gave an interesting talk. Adrian Vande- graff caused much amusement by the impersonation of Congressman w. B. Oliver, which was followed by musical numbers. A challenge from the Cullman Kiwanis club for 8 ball game to be played in Tusca- loosa was read and was referred to the athletic committee. The program was in charge of Carl Elebash, Will bur Ward and Cecil Grimes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TO OPPOSE LEASE

W. C. Davis of Jasper will go to Gladden. Saturday to address a meet ing to be held there In opposition to the convict lease system. He will ad- dress similar meetings at Sheffield and Florence Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TRAINING IS URGED

D. B. Robertson, chairman of the Tuscaloosa board of commissioners, today asked that every parent of a boy in Tuscaloosa give the most se- rious and earnest thought toward giving their sons experience and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
BROSIUs-PARR NUPTIALs

The marriage of Miss Curtis Parr 10 J. Bruce Brosius, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, took place Wednesday afternoon at o'clock in the presence of relatives and friends at the First Methodist church. After the ceremony Mir and Mrs. Brosius left for Atlantic City and New York, where they will spend months s hOneYmoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Friends and relatives have re- ceived announcements of the en- gaEement and approaching marriage of Miss Evelyn Lockard of Hunts vile to Mir. Ferris Counts of Jack sGnviIe, Fla. The wedding will be sc1emntzcd in the Catholic Church of tie Visitation Tuesday morning, July 2. at S:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
BODY IS FORWARDED

The body of Jesse Wallace Atkin- soun, 18-year-old boy who was drowned in Stallworth lake late Tuesday was forwarded to his home near Thomasville, Ala, this morning for burial. He was attending sum- mer school at the university and was liked by all who knew him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
SCHOOLS ARE INSPECTED

State Deputy Fire Marshal J. C.. Blount has been here the past few days inspecting the local school buildings. He stated Wednesday that with few minor exceptions the build ings are in gooc shape as regards safety
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
SCOUTS WILL BENEFIT

The Alabama Great Southern rail- way has announced that Olmstead station will become a flag station during the summer months for the benefit of the Boy Scout camp at Herrin's lake. This will greatly aid the Boy Scouts and visitors to the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TO TOUR ALABAMA

Miss Martha Young. who has Just returned from a trip to Peoria and Chicago, where she gave delightful readings. leaves Friday for tour Of tho Alabama towns. to give . series of readings. Miss Young was show cred with delightful attentions dur ing her visit to Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
"NATIoNAL VICE" IS SUBJECT

Most of the luncheon meeting of the Exchange club Friday will be given over to discussion of the national vice" of excessive law making. The topic has been adopt ed for special study of the club and speakers are being selected to pre- sent the problems locally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Canen Pledge FuU Cooperation M Selling Aabamd 70 Nation

in several northern Alabama coun- ties. MT, High declares the condi- tion of cotton is now fair in spite of the late start and continued wet weather following the planting Of the crop. Great progress has been made in rIdding the cotton fields of grass since the rainy spell ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
LECTURE SERIES BEGUN

AUBURN, Ala, June 2T.-tSpeclal.) ) Dr. Daniel Snedden, one of the out standing figures in education in the United States, has inaugurated here a series of popular lectures on edqca- tion before the entire summer school student body in addition to intensive lectures daily in the classroom. A large number of superintendents and principals In addition to teachers from all parts of the state are here to head pr. Snedden's lectures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
GAMMA WALSKA NERVOUS
Wife Of 1fsCesmiek Receives Ovation
 At Paris Debut

At Paris Debut
 PARIS. Juno 27. Ganna Waiska (Mrs. Harold r. McCormick). made her debut in Paris opera last evs- ming At . charity performance of Rigetto. A crowded house applauded tho singer warmly.
 Madame Walsta was nsryous at the outset. This was attributed in part to tho last-minute change in cast. by which M. Ivantsoff was sub stttutsd for Jean Mauran in the title role owing to the latter's indispo- sition. but sine succeeded in oysroom- ing the nervous attack before the performance had proceeded far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
PRoFEssOK HIgrLEH ILL

Prof. s. R. Butler. Madison county superintendent of education. is re ported seriously i'll at his home on Eustis street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

training at the citizens military training camp. He expressed the opinion tha, Alabama has not sup piled her quota for attendance at Camp Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
COMPLETES COTTON SURVEY

J. T. High, district agricultural agent of Auburn, is here. after mak- ing a survey of the cotton situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

First college in this seuHtry was Harvard college. fsuRdsA ia 1888.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
NEW ROAD URGED
Chambers Count. Delegation Appears Before Stntc Highway Commission

LAFAYETTE, Ala, June 4I-tSpe- cial )-A number of citizens of Cham bers county appeared before the state highway commission in Montgomery this week in the interest of a pro- posed new road from Lafayette to the Georgia line at Lanett, in Cham bers county. Those who appeared be- fore the commission were Judge Charles F. Fuller, James A. Hines. Mayor s. H. Oliver of Lafayette, Will o. Walton. J. F. Jones, N. l.. Sims and J. J. Jordan, mayor of Lanett.
 w. NJ. Pearson of Milltown. Cham bers county. narrowly escaped seri- ous accident Sunday night. He was driving toward Milltown and while going down a hill lost control of his automobile, which turned over The occupants were pinned underneath the car. but none was very seriously hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

ground and take a number of young chickens, frying size, and eat their heads off. Other poultry raisers also complain of rats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
MRS WHARTON DEAD

Mrs. LIllie May NhartOn, WIfe Of Paul Wharton, is dead. after q long illness at the family home in Dallas village. She was 25 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

vuiiy 37s kinds of grass are rrov. ing in this country,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

and you have used skin ap- D Ii C a ti ons without num- Der, make a test yourself, on yo UT elf with q bottle of & 6 S ono
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Porter's Smart Shirtings

are expertly chosen for their durability as we'll as their good looks. Repeated trips to the tub can't budge the colors nor wash out the perfect fit. An ample stock of sleeve lengths to give long and short arms what they should have. Quality considered, Porter's Manhattan shirts are the most inexpensive to buy. Specially
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-28

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-28

for the best, and that out Of evil com
eth good, or some sickening thing like
that. That was the sort Of man Sam
uel Marlowe was.
His face was very close to Billie's
who had cheered up wonderfully by
this time, and he was whispering his
degraded words Of endearment into her
ear, when there was sort of explo
sion in the doorway.
Great Godfrey" exclaimed Mr.. Ru-
fus Bennett. gazing on the scene from
this point of vantage and hopping
with large handkerchief scarlet
face, which, as the result of climbing
three flights of stairs, had become
slightly soluble. Great Heavens
above!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-28

way back to the inner Office. Billie
was sitting Imply on the chair which
John Peters had occupied. She sprang
to her feet.
'.Has he really gomez"
Yes. he's gone this time"
''Was he-was he vi0lent?"
"a little,' said Sam, "a little. But
Gained him down." He looked at
her gravely. "Thank God l was In
time y
"Oh, you are the bravest man in the
worldl" cried Billie, and. burving her
face in her hands, burst into tears.
There. therel" said Sam. There.
there! Come, come! It's all right
nowl There, there, there!"
( He knelt down beside her. He
slipped one arm round her waist. He
patted her hands. +.
/ have tried 10 draw Samuel Mar
lowe so that he. will live on the printed
page. have endeavored to delineate
his character so that 1t will be as an
Optu UOOk. Anu, IL nave 4Succceueu
in my task, the reader will by now
have become aware that he was a
young man with the gall of an army
mule. His conscience. If. he ever had
one. had become atrophled through
long disuse. He had given this sensi-
tive girl the worst fright she had had
since mouse had got into her he'd
room at school. He had caused John
Peters to totter off to the Rupert
street range making low, bleating
noises. And did he care? No. All
he cared about was the fact that he
had erased forever from Billie's mind
that undignified picture of himself as
he had appeared on the boat. and SUBJ
stituted another which showed him
brave, resoprceful, gallant. All he
cared about was the fact that Billie.
so cold ten minutes before. had al
lowed him to kiss her for the forty
second time. II you had asked him.
he would have said that he had acted
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-28
Men Of Few words

Fishing develops reticence. y
friends had fished the same stream.
many years, yet their colnmdp int
est had not developed garruldusn&
They met one morning and res
each other thus
"Going?"
Been"
"Any?"
"Some!'