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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
LEGION BAND BEGINS
 PRACTICE ON FRIDAY
Plans For Organization Discussed
 At Meeting Monday Night

The first regular practice of the newly organized American Legion band will be held at the Legion head quarters in Company NJ armory, old postotfice building, at o'clock Fri day night.
 Several Legionnaires were present al the first meeting Monday night ana instruments were issued and pans discussed for the organizing of the band. Prof. E. c. Jordan of the I5oNs' Industrial School band will be band instructor.
 Col T. $. Moorman of the Officers Reserve corps stated that the band men will enlist in the reserve. Ex- service men may enlist for a period Of one year and may be discharged cn application. The band men will hot be called for duty except in case of war with the exception of A l5-day period of training once a year
 Dr, J. F. Harden. chairman of the Legion band committee, has been working hard for the past several months to obtain d band and through '2e assistance of Colonel Moorman thIS has been accomplished
 The band will be composed of 2S pieces. The instruments have been furnished by the government
 There are still several vacancies and those interested in joining are requested to report at the headauar- ters Friday night.
 Arthur Greenwood. post com mander. states that all Legionnaires Who have had band experience or Who wish to receive the instruction be present at this meeting. 
 hand embroidered towel by the host ess. In the dining room, where a lovely brides cake graeed the center or the table an ice frozen in heart shape was served to a large number of guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
PARK ATTENDANCE LARGE

A gratifying attendance was pre- sent at Ensley park Monday night when the Ensley Park and Play ground association held a meeting, The music for the occasion was fur nished by members of the Shrine band, who volunteered their services in the campaign being waged here to provide $5000 for the park. Com missioner Harrison and others spoke in the interest of the movement ana it is expected that the efforts be- ing put forth to secure the pledges will prove entirely successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
THE WEATHER

Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi: Part ly cloudy in north. probably local thunder showers in south portion Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Louisiana: Tuesday and Wednesday, partly cloudy; probably local thunder showers in southeast portion
 Arkansas and east Texas: Tuesday and Wednesday, partly cloudy.
 Oklahoma: Tuesday, partly cloudy: cooler in northwest portion; Wednesday, generally fair, somewhat cooler
 West Texas: Tuesday and Wednesday, generally fair
 Virginia, North Carolina and South carolina: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday cloudy and unsettled; gentle variable winds.
 Florida and extreme northwest Florida: Partly cloudy, with local thundershowers Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Tuesday; local thundershowers Tuesday night or Wednesday; somewhat lower temperature Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
SIX NARROWLY ESCAPE

An accident which turned out to be narrow escape from serious in Jury and possible death occurred Sunday afternoon when a large tour ing car containing six young persons was overturned. The car, driven by Noah Renfroe, ran into a pile of sand on the new Waverly highway and capsized, turning completely over, straddllng an eXcavated place and spilled the occupants into tbe excavation. The car was damaged. but the occupants crawled out un- injured. Those in the car were Noah Renfroe. Jesse Cherry, Stanley Mel ton, and Misses Ruth Warren, Julia Tarver and Eugenia Smallwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
FACILITY CoNrPLErEn

The faculty for the WaverIy High school has been completed while the required library and laboratory equipment has been secured, which places it in the list of accredited high schools. The faculty is as fol lows:
 J. o. Webb, principal, English and French; J. M, Shipman, mathematics and science; Miss Elizabeth Brad- ford, history and Latin; Miss Linda
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
CALLAHAN TOURS EUROPE

Rev. George X. Callahan, formerly priest of St. Aloysius church at Bes- semer. Is touring England, Ireland and France with Father Films cho- risters, one of the best known mu- sical organizations in this country. Rev Callahan is one of the most ac- complished musicians in the state, and during his residence in Bessemer was in general demand at concerts and other entertainments. He IS ac- the organization as pianist and is assisting In the prepa- ration of musical scores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
MASnNs rn MEET

The Fairfield Masonic lodge will meet Tuesday evening in the office of William B. Blake, city clerk. This will also be the meeting place until the new building Is completed, which is expected to be within three weeks The meeting will be for business only 1t being planned to hold no further meetings for Ma sonic work until the new lodge rooms are completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

W. D. Langston. president of the Langston Real Estate company, Is In Mobile to close up an important real estate matter which will be of un- interest In Fairfield when an nounced, according to reports heard here Monday. He has been in the Gulf City for several days, during which time he has been In confer ence with several prominent men there. MT Langston will return home within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
BRIDE ELECT ENTERTAINED

One Of the IOVeliest affairs Of the summer was the party given Satur- day afternoon by Mrs. Henry Pendle- ton in honor of Miss Marion Neal, a bride elect. Quantities of asters in all the pastel shades adorned the living room, carrying out a color be a rainbow affair. Huge wedding bells about which hung sprays of Towering clematis was suspended in the living and aiming room.
 Five tables were arranged for bridge and the prize, powder, was drawn by Mrs. Killingsworth, who presented 1t to the honoree. Miss Neal was also presented with a beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. Samuel .. King, and children will return Tuesday after a vacation of six weeks in North Carolina. Mir King went north Fri day to accom- pany his family home.
 George M. Fields of Fields-Good- win Drug company will leave Satur day for an extended tour through Canada, New York. Chicago, and Colorado Springs. He will be away six weeks returning by way of New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
KIWANIS DELEGATES
 OFF FOR HUNTSVILLE
Fairfield Merchants Hear Explana-
 tiOn Of Lottery Law
FAIRFIELD BUREAU l
 THE AGE H ERALD ! EnlrfleId Aln Aur On

Greg Robina, Robert Green Ma jor. Frederick B. Dodge, William Wren and A. o. Miller of Fairfield left Monday night for Huntsville to attend the convention of Kiwanis club. The first three named are of ficial delegates from the Fairfield club and will make the formal re- ports from Fairfield to the district organization. They will return to Fairfield Thursday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
cnIrNCIL rn NIEET

The city council of Fairfield will meet Wednesday night to transact business that has been postponed for Swo weeks. The meeting, to have been held last week, was post poned and 1t is expected the council will have a heavy evenings worK before them Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
nEIEGATEs OFF

J. W. Minor, w. E. Turnipseed and Clyde Ennis of the Ensley Kiwanis club left Monday night for Hunts vile to attend the district conven- tion of the Kiwanis clubs of Alabama and Florida. They will return Thursday morning.
 The Ensley delegates will have cn interesting report to make to the district officials. the Ensley club having grown considerably since it's inception and many large problems taken up and handled during that time. It was stated Monday that the program committee would provide a space In the Thursday program for a report from the delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
HAZEL aRoMN DIES

Hazel Brown. infant daughter of Mir and Mrs. Clyde Brown, died Sun day evening at St. Vincent's hospital. Funeral sevices took place from the residence of the parents at Brown s station Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev W. P. Price officiated, burial following at Elmwood ceme- tery with Jacobs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
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COMPLAINT IS FILED AGAINST TWO SCOUTS
Civil Service oard To Try Ellis And
 Harless At Next Meeting
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Ellis and M. V. Harless, motorcycle scouts. and Warden s. w. Roberts of the Ensley jail were accepted Mon day night with the civil service com mission at it's regular bi-monthly meeting. The charges were perferred by George A. Mitchell, who alleges that he was arrested by the officers on misdemeanor charge and that he was refused permission to make his bond before first being placed In jail. The men will be tried probably September 4, as September Is a holiday.
 Several applications for positions as policemen and firemen were turned over by the board to the chiefs of these departments for further consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
Repirs T Climber Auditorium Ne
 cessitates Change

The Birmingham Retail Grocers' and Butchers association will hold their regular meeting at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the offices of the A. H. Gather Printing company, 419 Twenty street, due to repairs being made in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary B. c. Apperson announced Monday.
 Several interesting reports are scheduled, among them that of the barbecue committee to settle plans for the annual outing of the asso- citation. The advertising committee also will be heard from and a full attendance is requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
REV. HORN TO PREACH

Rev J. L., Horn Of Louisville. Miss will preach at the Church of God Wednesday evening, August 22. Rev. Horn is well known throughout this district and large congregation Is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
WOMAN NAMED DEPUTY
Mrs. Hulda NewsOme, Former Police
 woman, Named Deputy Sheriff

woman, Named Deputy SheriIt
 Mrs. Hulda Newsome, former Bir- mingham policewoman, was named a deputy sheriff by Sheriff T. J, Shir- ley Monday and assigned to work out of Judge H. B. Abernathy's county court of misdemeanors among delinquent women and girls. Mrs. Newsome is the first woman deputy sheriff ever appointed in Jefferson county. Sheriff Shirley stated that the need for woman officer to han dle the delinquent girls and women has been felt for many years. Ow- ing to the increase in the number of cases in which women figure, the ap- pointment was most opportune, in his opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

Company D, of the machine gun battalion, Opelika's creek military organization, returned home from Camp Mcclellan Monday noon atfer a two weeks absence at encampment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
ATTEND CONVENTION

Kiwanians John K. Watkins and Henry Carr left for Huntsville Mon day morning as delegates to the district convention which will con- vene in that city Tuesday for a two days session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

Infant JObns-Funera1 services for the infant of MT. and Mrs. Henry Ralph Johns, Fwho died Sunday at
 local infirmary were held at 10 o'clock morning from Johns chapel, followed by interment In Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
LOCAL DATA


 For the 24 hours ending at p. m, August 20, 1923:
 Highest temperature ........ s9 Lowest temperature ............... TO Mean temperature .................. 80 Normal temperature ................ 79| Deficiency in temperature since Jan uary ..................... 12s| Rainfall ......,.. ................. % Total rainfall since January 1 ......43.2 21 Excess in rainfall since January l.. 8.79 Relative humidity, a. m. .......,. 95
 12 noon .................... 66
 D. m. .......-............. TT Dry thermometer a. m. ...... 72| 12 noon ................... 84
 D. m. ...................... 7s Wet Thermometer, a. m. ......... Fl
 F noon ..................... 75|
 D. m. ...................... 75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

Orange peel is shipped from Curacao to Holland for making Curacao liqueur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
ROBBERY STORY DISCOUNTED

Is it robbery or embezzlement? |? This is the question puzzling police in their investigations of the rob- bery of George Harduvels restau- rant, 101 North Eighteenth street, all legged to have occurred at Il o'clock Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

Dense forests of valuable timber are found in interior Guiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
REr1-RN FROM cAMP

Sullivan, music; Robert L. Walton, athletic director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

Mrs. Fred E, Savyer-FuneraI serv- ices for Mrs. Fred F. Sawyer, for merly Miss Ruby Williams, who died at o'clock Monday morning q local infirmary after a finger ing illness, will be held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the resi- dence of her mother, Mrs. J. w Carr, 1042 Alois avenue, West End with Dr. Champlain. assisted by Rev. J. K. Benton, officiating, In terment will follow in Oakland cemetery Besides her mother, she is survived by her. .E4usband. two children. Fred Sawyer. Jr., and Merritt Sawyer; a brother, Foster Williams, and a Sister Mrs. o. D. tewart. Pallbearers are: C. F. Day, Foster Williams. Ted Page, Walter Jones, A. J. Day, Alrie Donoldson and c. H. Freeman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
DEATHS

T. T. Anrich-Remains of T. T. All rich, 73, who died Sunday al a local infirmary. will be sent to Salem, Ala, Tuesday by Brown for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m, 90th meridian time, August 20, 1923:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
Hamilton Hfnes-Funeral servces for

Hamilton Hines-FuneraI serVces for Hamilton Hines, 70, who died at 4:25 o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence. SIT Thirteenth street. south, will be held at o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the resi- dence, followed by interment in Elmwood cemetery with Johns in charge. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. D. c. Morgan of Macon, Ga, and Mrs. Clyde Whatley of Raton, New Mex leo; and a son, Gus Hines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21

Earl King-Funeral services for Carl King, 2-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. Esther King, who died Mon day at a local infirmary will be announced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-21
Mir. NTarv ExtiII-Remains of Mrs.

Mrs. Mary Estill--Remains Of Mrs. Mary Estill, 57. who died at 3 o'clock Monday morning at a local infirmary, were sent to Lynn, Ala, Monday afternoon by Vice for in torment. She is survived by her husband, S. V. Lynn and three sons.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
U. 0. (. C. ANNIVERSARY
Exercises Held in Aziz GWtto Hall by New Britain Frnternal Organiza- tion-Pleasing Program Rendered.

An anniversary meeting of United Order of Golden Cross, No, SS0, was held last evening in Aziz Grotto hall. A short business meeting preceded the observance and members and friends were entertained with a varied program of speeches and musical numbers.
 The principal speaker of the eve ming was Grand Commander Knight Otis in the absence of Past Noble Commander Knight Street. who was taken suddenly ill before the com mencement of the exercises He gave brief history of the commandery, describing its beginning and its pres- ent condition. He was followed by Past Noble Commander Bently of Hartford, Past Noble Commander Lady. Street, Past Noble Commander Lady Morton of Bristol and piano se- lections by Mir. Moffette, musical se- lections by MT. Fields of Hartford and instrumental selections by Knight Fields Sr, of Hartford.
 Following the entertainment, re- treatments were served and dancing until 12 o'clock followed, music be- ing furnished by Sullivan's orchestra. Guests were present from Hartford, Bristol and other cities.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
POLICE CHIEF CHARGED
 WITH WHIPPING WOMEN
Victims Declare Masked North Caro- lina Klansmen Beat Them in
 Negro Churchyard.

Lumberton. N. C.. April 26.-B. M' Lawson, chief of police of Fairmont. and John Hedgepeth and Jule Brog- den of Proctorville have been ordered to appear in court here for prelim- mary heariny on nine charges, rang Ing from first degree burglary to sim pie assault. as a result of the alleged whipping of two white women on the night of April 14.
 Mrs, H. r. Purvis and Mrs, Mary Watson told Recorder w. B. Ivy, ac- cording to his statement. that they were seized in Mrs, Watson's home by white-robed masked band carried to negro churchyard. forced to lie across logs and were whipped on the naked flesh with leather strap. They were told, they said, that their captors were members of the Ku Klux Klan. and the whipping was explained as being due to treatment Mrs. Purvis was charged with giving her husband while he was i'll.
 All of the men denied the charges against them.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
AUCTION SALE

By order of the Referee in Bank ruptcy, Edw VI. Yeomans, I will sell the bankrupt property of s. Malinow- ski, known as The Newington Dye Works, Thursday. May 3, 1923, at l1:0o A. M., consisting of: washing machines, one Hoffman Pressing Ma chine, motors, shafting, gasoline tank, extractors, boilers. barrels, etc; also one house, ten lots, and outer build ings. Take New Britain Hartford car to Garfield Station.
 H. M. WAKELEE,
 Auctioneer. David l.. Nair, Trustee,
 PIT Main Street,
 New Britain, Conn.
 Tel 2S3.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain within and for the District of Ser lin. In the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 24th day of April. A. D., 1929.
 Present Bernard F. Gaffney. Esq. Judge. On motion of The New Britain Trust company of said New Britain. as Executor of the last will and testament of William l.. Damon, late of New Britain, within said district deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executor and directs that public notice he given of this order by advertising in newspaper published in said New Britain, and having a circulation In said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town Of New Britain, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt and return make.
 Certified from Record
 MARY M. KIN1RY,
 Clerk
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
City items

The Kings Daughters of the Elin Baptist church will hold their annua meeting at the home of Mrs. Harold c. Hammerberg. 37o East Mair street, Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Open alleys at the Casino tonight -advt.
 Mrs. John Schenck of Winter street reported to the police yesterday aft ernoon that an attempt had been made to rob her home. The invader made good his escape.
 Piano Polish--Houseclean c. l.. Pierce & Co.--advt.
 A farewell party was held after the meeting of Andre lodge, I. o. o. F., last night at Vega hall. In the future the society will meet in odd Fellows hall.
 Open alleys at the Casino tonight. --advt.
 The Ladies' auxiliary. A. o. H., will hold meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in Judd's hall.
 Open alleys at the Casino tonight -advt.
 The cast and chorus of Don't Ask -hc, pTcocuLcu TSCeItiy dl tHc iLy ceum theater under the auspices of Eddy-Glover post, American Legion, were the guests of the post at a so- cial and dance in the Y. W. c. A. gymnasium last evening.
 St. Jean Baptiste Bazaar, 34 Church St.. Friday eve. Dancing.--advt.
 The local Lithuanians will hold a fair and bazaar in Lithuanian hall be- ginning tomorrow night and continu- ing through Monday. The proceeds will be used for educational work in Lithuania.
 A daughter was born yesterday aft ernoon to Mir and Mrs. Charles M. Bailey of 21 Richards street.
 A son has been born to MT. and Mrs. James Carty of New York city. Mrs. Carty before her marriage was Miss Martha Douglass of this city.
 The police were notified today that the ouerator's license of Paul Cianci of 235 or IF North street, has been The license of Frank Curico of 29 Locust street has been returned.
 A social evening will be observed by the Friendly club of the Stabley Memorial church this evening. There will be games and refreshments.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
Special Meetings for Two
 Commissions Friday Night

Special meetings of the health board and of the building commission are scheduled for tomorrow evening. At 5 o'clock the health board will meet to interview bidders for the garbage collection contract, of which there are seven. At 7:30 o'clock the building commission will meet to examine ap- plicants for the position of electrical inSpector,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
BACKS UP HARDING

Asheville, N. C., April 26-Attorney Gen. Daugherty, commenting on President Harding's speech on the world court, declared his arguments in favor of American participation were "unanswerable and unassail- able" Cheap prejudice and misrep- resentation" MT. Daugherty said, have been played upon the court issue, but "an intelligent American people can now consider the matter of Am- erican membership in world court from the standpoint of truth and de- pendable information"
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
HOLD MRS. PHILLIPS
Honduras Suspect Credicted With Threatening to Make Startling Ex- pose When Brought Back.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras April 26 (By Associated Press).-Clara Phil lips. the escaped California hammer murderess. with woman companion. arrested here on Saturday, are stlti held in the local jail awaiting full Identification and extradition papers, while the man who accompanied her ately held in the penitentiary.
 She declares she will tell things that will startle the California public. She had planned to start grocery business here.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26

sections of trunk line highways
 Amending an act concerning com- mittment to county homes.
 Amending tho charter of the Boys club Of Bridgeport.
 Authorizing West Haven to issue bonds.
 Providing for the cost of support of children in institutions.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
ELIHU ROOT TO SPEAK
Will Discuss Issue of Whether U. S. Has Jurisdiction Beyond the Three Mile Limit.

Washington. April 26.-Elihu Root, president of the American society of international law, will open its an nual meeting here tonight with a discussion of whether the Jurisdiction of the United States extends for any purpose beyond the three mile terri torial limit at sea. This subject with it's immediate interest arising from liquor smuggling will provide consid- erable discussion according to the program announced today.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
Mrs. Rinehart Organizes
 New Building Company

Dover Del, April 26.--A charter
 was issued yesterday to Mary Roberts Rinehart, Inc, capital S300,000. The object of the corporation as stated in the publication is producing and writing books" The incorporators are Mrs. Rinehart, Stanley M. Rine- hart and William Gordon Buchanan, all of Washington.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26

Three couples from the Israelitc House of David colony arc denied marriage licenses and one of the women barred from marrying is ar- rested when she refuses to answer question during investigation of al- legged immoral practices in colony.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
MRS. PETERSON ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. c. A. Peterson of 267 Chest nut street entertained last evening in honor of the birthday of Mrs. F. J. Woods of the same address. About 12 friends and neighbors were pres- ent. Vocal and Instrumental selec- tions were enjoyed and luncheon served. Mrs. Woods received many gifts.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26

London is crowded with visitors who join with residents in celebrating the marriage today of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon to Duke of York while principals prepare for gala event; weather man predicts rainy and windy weather.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26

Republican opinion on President Hardings New York speech advoeat- ing membership in world court Is split and as a result president Is said to be concerned over possibility of party sehiam,