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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
.$75,OOO ICE PLANT WILL BE
 ERECTED SOON AT ANNISTON
ioint manaeement of the

under the joint management of the two promoters.
 Dr. Scarborough is g. retired dental surgeon, while his partner, MT. Ham ilton, is extensively interested in the Alabama Pipe and Foundry company, the Standard Foundry company, the Lynchburg and Ornamental plants of the city. They are the principal stock holders in the company
 The new Ice plant and coal yard will be erected on the lot just north east of the city wagon yard.
 Contract for the excavations and foundations will be let within the next 10 days and within short time the work of construction will be under way. The owner of the plant expect 10 have the buildings ready by the first of the new year and their contract for the new machinery calls for the delivery of the equipment in time to begin the manufacture of ice early next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
SINGERS OF THREE COUNTIES HOLD MEET
Northwest Alabama Fair Is Great
 Event At Haleyville

HALEYVILLE, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Spe- cial. l.)-The Winston county singing convention, which recently met at Maxwelrs Chapel, a few miles from Haleyville, for an all-day service, had one of the largest attendances on record. There were singers from all over Winston present, besides delegates from Marion, Walker and other nearby counties. A splendid program of songs had been arranged by a committee, consisting of Prof. George Knoght, E. M. Martin and B. T. Benford. Some of the best sing CTS in this section of the country were present.
 At the noon hour basket dinner was spread on the ground. After the dinner the program of songs was resumed and continued until late In the afternoon, when the chairman, G. A. Barr, sang the closing song. The next meeting of the singers will be held at Concord church, near Natural Bridge, on the second Sunday in April, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
UNIVERSITY RIFLE TEAM GETS BUSY
Eugene Sykes Chosen Man ager With Capt. Hodnette
 In Charge

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Spe- cial.) )-Eugene Sykes was chosen manager of the Alabama Rifle team, and with Captain Hodnette in actual charge of practice of 50 odd candi dates seeking a berth on the team, the work is fast progressing to such an extent that the members will be chosen shortly.
 There has been lot of talk a put having a coed rifle team at the Cap stone this year and Captain Hodnette has agreed to coach the co-eds If at least 25 candidates would go out for the team. Captai.. Hodnette is will ing to coach the girls two afternoons week If they can so arrange their
 schedule so as to be able to do so. The only thing holding back the CO., eds at the present moment is that an attempt is being made to have the university construct an indoor range, prefer.sbl at the gymnasium, so that cold weather would not interfere with the practice of the CO., ds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ANNISTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !

By next spring Anniston will have a new $75.000 manufacturing plant located at the corner of Eighth street and Atlanta avenue, articles of incor- poration showing Dr. A, L. Scar brough to be president of the com pany and c. A. Hamilton to be the vice president. Anniston has had only one ice plant for the past 17 years.
 The new concern has been desig- mated as the Anniston Ice and Coal company and in addition to the manu- facture of ice will have coal sales department, a 200-ton storage depart ment and one of the best equipped plants of the kind.
 Contract has already been awarded for the machinery of the new plant, and the ice plant will be equipped with modern, electrically equipped machinery, and will be- model in every sense of the word. It will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MEDICAL CLASS ELECTS
Roy R. Broke Elected President And
 Persons .Vice President

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Spe cial)-Electioni in the sophomore medical class was held this past week and Roy R. Broke was elected presi- dent. Joe l.. Persons was chosen vice president and A. Neal Owens, secretary treasurer.
 More than 75 students are enrolled in the medical school at Alabama this year, approximately 35 of them being in the second year class and the rest in the freshman class. It was found necessary this year to make four additions to the faculty pr. Pack, formerly of Yale univer- sity being obtained as d regular in- structor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MISSIONARY LADIES MEET

PETERMAN, Ala, Oct. Ni-Nope cial Leased Wire.)-The annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union of Bethlehem association was held at Monroeville av the First Baptist church during the later part of the week. Because of the recent death of the leader and superin- tendent. Mrs. B. B. Finklea, pail of gloom was cast over the assem- bly,. Mrs. James Riser, acting su- perintendent, presided at the meet ing. Talks on stewardship were delivered by w. B. McCreary and Mrs. J. R. Kettles. Mrs. Mason of Excel gave an excellent talk on Our Young People," which subject was also handled by Mrs. McCreary and Miss Bernie Carter. Mrs. Dora Kettles and Mrs. Earl Kettles of Tunnel Springs laid stress on the approaching state meeting at Bes- semer. Representatives from the Peterman church were Mrs. J. R. Kettles, Mrs. w. c. and Mrs. H. s. Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
INSTITUTE IS HELD

BUTLER, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special Leased Wire)-All but three of the 101 teachers of ChoctaW county were present when the annual teachers institute was held at Bdtler during the early part of the week. Superin- tendent zack Rogers was in charge with Mrs. Conrad H. Ohme. of the state department of education as the leader. Prof. R. H. Southerland of Livingston was also present. A meet ing of the board of education was held the day after the teachers in- stitute was adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NEW FORD HOTEL
 NEAR COMPLETION
Merchant To Build TWo-Story Structure Adjoining
 Property

AKRON, Ala. Oct. J. The new Ford hotel, which is at forward at a rapid rate and 1t is very probable it will be ready for oc- cupancy by the first of the year. This hotel will be one of the most modern of it's kind in the state and will af- ford every convenience to the travel Ing public Steam heat, sewerage. electric lights and running water will be installed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ANIMALS BANNED

It is now unlawful for any person to keep a dog, goat, sheep or any other noisy animal or fowl within 40 rods of any recognized hospital or infirmary in Huntsville, Mayor Fraser l.. Adams having signed an ordinance to this effect which was passed by the city council earlier in the week. The council adopted the ordinance because of complaint that the noise made by animals and fowls in the neighborhood of the city hospital was detrimental to the health of the patients
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ABANDON AUTOMOBILE
Boys Break For Woods When Pur-
 sued By Posse

JACKSON, Ala, oct. 27.-(Special Leased Fire)-Pursued by a posse in automobiles, two young men, who are said to have stolen an automobile belonging to pr. F. D. Ctbern, broke for the woods and escaped when found just beyond Grove Hill. The car was parked in front of the church here. It is said that the young men from New Bedford, Mass, were stranded and had sold their roadster the evening before. The car was returned to CCbern none the worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NOMINATIONS REPORTED

The following nominations have been made by the executive com mittee of the Westminster Presby- terian church and will be acted on Sunday evening: Miss Thelma Nor row, president; Joseph Gallagher, vice president; Mrs. l.. F. Goodwin, treasurer; Miss Mae Tisdale. secre- tary; Evelyn Davidson, chairman prayer meeting committee; Thomas Bedding, chairman lookout commit tee; Jean Buchanan, chairman social committee Mrs. George Jackson, chairman music committee; Ruth Jackson, chairman missionary com mittee; Burton Davidson. chairman good literature committees; Mrs. l.. F. Goodwin, chairman publicity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
OPELIKA WANTS MAN ARRESTED IN MOBILE
Accused Of Offering Bogus Check
 On IT. q. Government

OPELlKA, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Joseph Mascrelli. who has been arrested In Mobile on a charge of passing bogus government checks, is wanted in Opelika for a similar offense. On September 22 he drove into N. D. Jones' garage, driv- ing a car, dressed in soldiers uni- form. He purchased a set of shock absorbers for $50 and produced a government check for s5s, and on the showing of proper credentials and a leave of absence, Mrs. Jones, who was In charge at the time, cashed the check and paid the difference of $2S to the soldier. Shortly thereafter, 1t is alleged, the check was returned unpaid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MEETING TO CLOSE
Rev. J. O. Hanes In Revival At

SAMSON. Ala. Oct. 27.-(Special Leased Wire.)-A meeting in prtg- ress at the Samson Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. o. Hanes, will be brought to close Sunday night. All churches in Samson have joined in the services and are attending the evangelistic services. The revival has been in progress for week.
 Large congregations are attending both morning and evening services and hear MT. Watermeir, who has been with Rev. Hanes. as singer for 10 years. Stores are closed for an hour each day while services are gCing on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
THIRTY-CENT COTTON
 CAUSES MANY SALES
Only About 40 Per Cent Crop Re-
 ported In Fayette

FAYETTE, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Spe- cial )-Thirty cents for middling cot ton has caused the farmers to rush their cotton to market and realize Non their short crop any advantage that is attractive. They say that the bulk of the crop is about gathered and there will be less than a 40 per cent normal crop. The attractive price of 30 cents for cotton mas caused the merchant to be more cherful as business improves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
lLABAMA TO HAVE TWO PRIMARY ELECTIONS NEXT YEAR
ake AdUeisng Takng Millions Out or Country Huntsville Club Is Told
SAYS BEAN VINES
 KILLED 5 COWS

GREENvILLE, Ala, Oct. 27- Special )-According to news re- ceived here, eating green butter bean vines was responsible for the death of five fine milch cows be- longing to Jim Ashcraft of Man ningham, Butler county. Ashcraft turned his cows In the garden and one of the animals died within less than an hour, he said.
 Believing that they had been poisoned on the vines, he went to work in an effort to save the oth- CTS, but they died the same after noon or by the next morning. Ac- cording to Ashcraft, butterbean vines are poisonous to cows be- fore the frost falls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NEW "Yv sECRETARY

Thomas c L.ackey. lately chosen associate secretary of the local Y. M. c. A., has entered upon his duties and expects to move his family from his former home in Nashville. in a week or two. MT. Lackey comes highly recommended and the Decatur Y. M. c. A. is regarded as fortunate in se- curing his services. MT. Lackey is Vanderbilt student and has served Young Mems Christian associations In Nashville and other cities for num- Der of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
BAPTIsTs CLOSE MEETING

The Morgan County Baptist asso- ciation closed a two days session at Nebo, in the southern part of the county Friday afternoon. Dr. c. C.. Davison. pastor of the First Baptist church of Decatur, was moderator of the sessions, succeeding Rev. R. F. Stuckey, resigned. Out of the county speakers at the Nebo gathering were: D. F. Green of Montgomery, Mrs. Stallworth, state secretary of the Baptist Womans Missionary union, and John w. Stewart of the Baptist Orphanage at Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NEW JUDGE ON BENCH

Judge Denson of Opelika. who re- ceived his appointment as associate circuit judge from Governor Bran don ten days ago, Is this week hold ing his first session of court during the criminal week of court in Macon county. He is assisting Judge s. l.. Brewer. Judge Denson is no stranger in Tuskegee, he having been the cir cult judge years ago, and he is no stranger to the workings of the court room, he having served a mum Der of years on the supreme bench in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
FACULTY ENLARGED

Miss Eunice Armstrong of Meltons- vile has been elected to the faculty of DeKall1 County High school as the sixth teacher. This additional teacher was made possible by the liberal donations of the citizens of Fort Payne to match the additional funds donated by the state department of education. The state granted an ad- ditional appropriation of SLIGO, con tingent on a local donation of the same amount which was easily raised in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
N.wrn puysIcAI DIRECTOR

Miss Elizabeth Cogswell, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Sumter Cogswell. has accepted position as assistant physical director at the Alabama col lege, and left for Montevallo recently to take up her duties. Miss Cogswell is a graduate of the Chicago School of Physical Education and Is well equipped for the position she has &C., cepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
PASTOR ACCEpTs CALL

Dr. Harry Baehme of Black Noun tain. N. C., has accepted a call to the local Presbyterian church and will visit the entire group recently va cated by Dr. F. E. Bagby, who has moved his family to Meridian, Miss. Dr. Baehme spent the summer tour ing the east and visiting the Holy Land and comes to his new charge with the best of recommendations and with wide scope of knowledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
RIG COTTON MARKET

Fort Payne has gained the reputa tion of being the largest cotton mar ket In this section of Alabama, oyer 800 bales being sold here one day re- gently Fort Payne buyers are pay ing prices above the market and as a result the sales here have been large ly increased and trade has enjoyed a corresponding increase, people com ing for many miles to sell their cot ton in Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ASK FOR RETURN OF REV. L. G. STURDlVANT
All Obligations Of Sheffield Church Paid And Two Pianos Bought s5 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 AGE-HE,RALD
THE AGE-HEKALD Sheffield, Ala, Oct. 21 J

At the coming session of the north Alabama conference of the Southern Methodist church to pc hold in the First Methodist church, Ensley. Rev. L. G. Sturdivant, pastor of the First Methodist church, Shef- field, will be able to report all the obligations of the church paid in full During the conference year S1.3 300 has been paid on the Sunday school annex. Two pianos have been purchased for the Sunday school. making six pianos now in use in the different departments of the school.
 Although MT. Sturdivant Is not 8 member of the Rotary club, being Q member of the Kiwanis club, the Ro- tarians passed resolutions com mencing his service, not only to the church, but to the, entire city and requesting his return next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NEW COTTAGES COMPLETED

Three new cottages have been com pleted here and there are a number of others under construction. The bungalow being erected by Lee Whatley will be ready for occupancy within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
LIGHT PLANTS FUNCTIONS

The new oil-burning engine re- gently purchased by the city for the light and water plant, has been placed in commission and is now running day and night. The engine gives perfect satisfaction and pumps the water and furnishes the power for the electric current as we'll as the old one did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
HURT AT SAW MILL

Douglas Holston happened to a very painful accident yesterday afternoon while working on saw at the plant of the Brownlee- Lowry Lumber com pany. In some manner ris right hand became entangled in the saw and two of his fingers were so badly lacerated pr. Waites, the attending phy- sician, found that amputation of both fingers was necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
POSTAL CHANGES MADE

Several changes have been made in the clerical force of the Huntsville post office following the appoint- ment of Drury M. Davis as assist ant postmaster. Gilbert England has succeeded MT. Davis as money order clerk; J. T. Upton has succeeded MT. England as parcel post clerk and Poe Hill has succeeded Mir. Upton as gem eral delivery clerk. Two new clerks have been added to the working force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
WOMEN oN METHonIsr BOARD

Trinity Methodist church has eS- tablished an innovation on the board of stewards at the last quarterly con- ference by electing three women as members of the board. They are Mrs N. P. Renfro, Mrs. J. o. War ren and Mrs. A. c. Harrison, promi- nent members of this church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
HOME FOR TEACHERS

THEODORE. Ala. Oct. 27.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-N. l.. Hasty has added haf-acre of land adjoining the school building as the site for a teachers house. At present there are no facilities for housing the teachers and eight in number, they are forced to seek accommodations in neighboring towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
CLEAR AWAY v-,RECKAGE

The charred ruins of the buildings of the Decatur Cornice and Roofing company, destroyed by fire early this week, are being cleared away by a large number of working men. The site on which the destroyed buildings stood is near the heart of the city on First avenue and Lee street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
RENTERS IN MACON COUNTY FARE HARD
Judge Denson Holds Court At
 Tuskegee-New Pastor Coming

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Spe- cial.)-A large number of the land renters in Macon county have taken stock, and have found that they will have to pay at least half of the cot ton made for rent. By the time the guanno bill is paid, they will have but little for their years toll. The land owners are sharing their mis- fortune with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
TO DOUBLE SILK MILL

A telegram made public here Fri day by Superintendent Ernest Wright of the Albany Silk Mill, asks MT. Wright to get building estimates on building just the size of tho present silk mill. the intention of his com pany being to duplicate the present structure,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
JUNIOR FACULTY ORGANIZE

T. B. Hill, Jr., was chosen presi
 dent of the junior faculty at a re- ce meeting. Miss Lela Leslie Bailey was chosen vice president and J. A. Zobel, secretary treasurer. It is planned that the junior faculty hold regular meetings this year, the 50 students holding fellow3hips having all affiliate. with the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
REVIVAL CONTINUES

The revival being conducted here by Rev. Haskew will be continued through this week. A feature of the revival is the series of cottage prayer meetings held each afternoon in different sections of the city. Leaders are assigned a different street each afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NEW RuILDING GOES UP

The new Drewry brothers build ing on the corner of Twentieth street and Ninth avenue. Is rapidly nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy. Doss & Dozier will have one of the rooms on the lower floor as a store, the other room will be occupied by Reece's Cafe, while the upper story will be htted out TOT offices for professional men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
SORORITY ORGANIZED

Six co-eds at the Capstone have or ganized a local sorority known as Alpha Omega and have been admitted into Pan Hellenic. Alpha Omega is petitioning Alpha Chi Omega, na- tional that has chapters located mainly in the north and west. Pa irons of the local sorority have been announced. The following girls are charter members of Alpha Omega: Hattie Lee Whatley, Juanita Came ron, Irene Campbell, Dora and Edith Cole and Mary Hunter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ENDEAyoRERs HOLD MEET

The First District Christian En- deavor convention was held with the Presbyterian church in this city last Saturday and Sunday. Quite num- Der of delegates from out were present at the meeting. The program was taken up Saturday aft ernoon and closed with an address by the state president, MT. Bernard of Birmingham, Sunday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
CnNTRACTOR HIRr

R. F. Taylor. a prominent contractor of this place, while at work on a scaffold this morning at the plant of George N. Walden, fell to the ground and had his right arm broken. MT. Taylor also suffered other painful bruises and decorations and will be confined to his bed for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
TO ERECT BUILDING

D. R. Ramey, one of the most prom inent merchants and successful busi- ness man of this section, has about completed arrangements for the erec- tion of a two-story brick building inn mediately next to the new Ford hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
PLAN HALLOMEEN PARTY

The Morgan Kiwanis club members are to have a Halloween party Fri day night at the San .Souci Cave, & few miles west of the city on the Danville pike. The members are to dress in Halloween style and those wearing the most spooky costumes are to win the pri 5es.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
oLIyER Is GUEST

Congressman W. B. Oliver of the Sixth congressional district was the guest of the Tuscumbia Kiwanians at luncheon yesterday and delivered a splendid address confining his re- marks to the duties devolving upon all citizens to support the laws of the land and the constitution of the cOuntry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
FAIR IN PROGRESS

The Northwest Alabama fair open ed it's gates Monday for an entire weeks exhibition at the fair grounds near Haleyville. The agricultural displays are attracting considerable attention. There are also some good poultry and live stock exhibits. Mrs. J. R. Doxier and Mrs. O. P. Drake are in charge of the women's depart ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MINERS BEING TAUGHT
Class In Vocational Education Con
 ducted At Parrish

PARRISH, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special) Prof. Ira l.. Helms of the Parrish High school is instructing class of miners of this place in vocational education classes being held two nights each week. The course covers every aspect Cf the modern mining industry.
 MT. Helms holds a certificate for the teaching of vocational educa- ton, having completed course in this work at the University of Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
FINGERS MAsHED OFF

William Moseley, the 5-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Moseley, had the misfortune to lose two of his fingers yesterday afternoon. While at play in the yard of his home swinging on the gate his right hand became caught. mashing two of his fin gers off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS

Guilty of manslaughter in the first degree and sentenced to term of five years in the penitentiary was the outcome of the trial of Ralph Roddy, farmer, charged with the murder of Posey Whitaker, in the circuit court yesterday. Roddy was accused of conspiring with Will La Toilette to kill Whitaker in fight. LaFollette was tried at previous term. convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a term of year and a day. There was a bloody shooting affray in a store at New Hope, Whit taker being killed and Roddy being bauly founded. He claimed to have acted in self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
BAR AssOCIATION FORMED

EVERGREEN. Ala, Oct. 27.--(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-A number of Evergreen lawyers attended the meeting of the legal talent of the Twenty first Judicial district at Brewton this week tt' form a bar as- sociaton. The lawyers travelled through the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
PARENT-rEAGHERs TO MEET

Huntsville Parent-Teachers have begun preparations for the entertain ment of the state convention or Parent Teacher associations which will be held in Huntsville Novem- her 13 to 15, inclusive. Between 150 and 200 visitors are expected, 1t IS stated, and among them will be several prominent speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
WORK PROGRESSES ON FELL CITY BRICK PLANT
Named Assistant Physical Direc-
 tor At Alabama College

FELL CITY, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Spe- cial.)-Work on Pell City's new fire brick plant Is progressing rapidly and H. s. Teal, manager, states that they will be making brick within two weeks.