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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
DR. CRUMPTON SPEAKS
Georgiana Pastor Called To LOuis-
 ville, Ala, Church

GEORGIANA, Ala. Oct. 1S,-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-The Butler County Association of Missionary Baptists closed a three-day session at Brushey Creek church Friday after transacting a volume of bust ness in the interest of the church. pr. w. B. Crumpton of Birmingham IS present at the meeting represent ing the Alabama Baptist, official cr- gan of the state church membership. Rev c. w. Stitt, pastor or the Ms sionary Baptist church at Georgiana, is in Louisville, Ala, where he ac- cepted call. A pastor for the Georgiana church will be selected Sunday.
 Rev. J. A. Whitsett, pastor of the Georgiana Methodist church, is con ducting a revival at Avant three miles east of this city. He is as- sisted by Rev. c. A. McGlann of south Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
VETERANS ENTERTAINED

The Pilot club was host to Camp Rodes Confederate veterans at it's luncheon meeting at Terrace Garden Saturday afternoon. There were guests and a usual program was rem dered. There were about twenty-five soldiers in attendance. Each mem Der of the club invited one of the old veterans and introduced him to the audience. Brig. Gen. John R. Ken nedy made his first appointment since his promotion to his present branch,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
DICE GAME FATAL
One Negress Dead, Two Men Arc
 Wounded

FORT DEPOSIT, Ala Oct. 2o.- Especial. )-Late yesterday afternoon a shooting affray occurred at a ne- gro house occupied by Maggie Rob- inson, in north Fort Deposit. which resulted in the death of Lillie Rob- inson. q negress, the serious wound ing of two negro men named John He ward and Dave Brazzel. It seems that one Lee Brazzel rolled the dice the wrong way" which incurred the displeasure of John Howard, and without warning, both negroes drew and emptied their "left-hand wheel ers' in a crowded house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
pREpAREs FOR RoLL CALL

Red Cross supplies are .being re- ceived by Judge Thomas W. Vert, who is to lead the Red Cross roll call in Morgan county this year, in the shape of large red crosses for the windows of members, small but tonhole crosses, numerous posters and many membership blanks. It is expected the official call for mem berships In the Red Cross will be made early In November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
HEALTH OFFICIALS VISIT

SyIacauga was one of the points visited by the representatives of the League of Nations while touring America. They spent day here this week. In the party were Dr. Carn- worth of England, pr. Ensh of Bel gium, Dr. Legovia of San Salvador, Dr. Vaseoniellos of Brazil, Dr. Bu- renievi of France, Dr. Prigos of Greece. Dr. Voiskoff of Russia. Some of the best rural sanitation of the state is in this section and this was what was shown the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
HUNTSVILLE MAY GET DEP APARTMENT STORE
Vocational School To Be Open In Cotton Mill Centers
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HFRAlD !

HuntsviIIe, Ala. Oct. 20 Representative ot Badham and Company of Baltimore, Md, operators of chain of department stores, have been looking sover the situation in Huntsville with a view of establish ing a department store in this city and are said to have secured an op- tion for the lease of a large double store on Jefferson street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
GEORGIANA GROWING
Many Modern Residences Going Up
 In City

GEORGIANA. Ala. Oct. 2o.-(Spe- cial Leased ire.)-Another building boom has struck Georgiana, accord ing to information at the Chamber of Commerce, which is tabulating building in the city. Many modern residences are being erected in all parts of the city and building lots are in demand.
 Numerous families are seeking mands a good price. Each week the Chamber of Commerce is receiving orders for new and better homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
rxcIns1oN SEASON CLOSED

President A. M. Eaton Of the Sher- field Muscle Shoals Chamber of Com merce has received letter from J. B. Burnam. who was in Florence re gently with plans to operate ex- cursions from nearby towns to the Tri-Cities. MT. Burnam stated that mon submitting his proposal to the Southern railway he was told that the excursion season closed with the last day of September and that no more could be run before the sum mer of 1924,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

OPP, Ala, oct. 20.-tSpeclaI Leaseu Wire. )-'"The Willing workers Sunday school class, conducteo py Miss Foye Donald, was entertained by Miss Lallee Page at her home in College street. Punch was served by Miss Page and Miss Anita King. Games and progressive conversations were enjoyed until a late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
RIFLE RANGE COMPLETED

The rifle shooting gallery range of the reserve officers training corps students at the university is now completed, Fifty men largely from the freshmen are reporting daily for the rifle practice. The range is open every afternoon with the exception of Wednesday and Saturdays Exami- nation will be held either end of the course of at some encampment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
ERECT wAREHOUsE

Construction work was started this week on the joint warehouse to be occupied by the Lane Grocery com pany and the Sylacauga Motor Car company. It is located in the rear of the present business houses of these concerns, and is adjacent to the l.. & N sidetrack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CHOIR ORGANIZED

Preparatory to giVing a sacred concert at a local theatre Sunday afternoon, a choir organized here dhring the Ham, Ramsey revival is scheduled to hold a rehearsal at the Central Baptist church here Thurs day night. The choir practice will be led by B. B. Pickens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
TOURIST MOVING SOUTH

The annual migration of automo- bile tourist from the north to points In. Florida has begun and the daily average of cars passing through Huntsville Is estimated at 30, with from two to four persons in each car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CONLEY FACES TRIAL

Fred Conley, son of MT. and Mrs. w. H. Conley of this county charged with the murder Of his wife in Norfolk, Va, will be placed on trial the latter part of November. A continuation of the trial was secured, awaiting testimony and witnesses from this section. A plea of insanity will be made by the defense. Young Conley was a sailor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
sURPRIsE WEDDING

Dan Cody of Montgomery and Miss Annie Richard Preer of Tuskegee, surprised their many friends by slipping away to Prattville Monday, and marrying at the home of the To- cal Baptist minister. Mrs. Cody was a member of the senior class at the Woman's college, and Cody was a student in Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
KHAN AIDS MAN

A few members of the Ku Klux Klan visited the home of A. M. Cole in East Haleyville, whose son is crit ically i'll, Sunday night and presented the father with $50 in cash to help defray the expenses incurred by car rying the boy to Birmingham hos pital,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
cARSJy COLLISION

The car of Mrs. John D. Weeden was damaged yesterday morning when she and her daughter, the lat ter driving, were backing out Of parking space and were struck py ear coming from the rear. The car driven by T. D. Burns of Tuscumbla collided with the Weed car and knocked off the left rear wheel. None of the occupants of either car were hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
RADIOs FURNISH FUN

The radios of Tuskegee have been furnishing quite bit of amusement for the community for several nights. The static condition has been better than during the summer months, and with the coming of win ter the radio owners will listen in CTS will listen in on splendid con on splendid concerts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
RURAL ROUTE CHANGED

Postmaster F. M. Johnson announces that an important change has been made on Haleyville R. F. D. No. ?. An extension of almost two miles In length has been made to the route, and this will enable a number of families living on this route to be served with mail every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MITCH LIJMBER MOVED

Up to the present time this has been a most favorable time for the movement of lumber. The Bell Lum- ber company reports that it moved one million feet in September. This company is shipping good deal of lumber in spite of the low price. A large force of hands both at the mill and at the blaming and dry Kim nlant at Rome. are kept busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CLUR GROWING

The Business Womans club which was recently organized, Is growing rapidly and taking on form of real organization. The meetings are held weekly and well attended. The wom- en promise to make their organiza- tion just as effective and beneficial as the organizations of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
NxrENsIoN couRsEs PLANNED

G. III. YueIl Of the State NormaI has returned to Florence from Hart selle, where he arranged for the ex- tension center which will be held under the direction of Miss Jessie Garrison J. T. Mckee completed ar engagements at Double Springs for center at Haleyville directed by Miss Hermine Menzi. Both Miss Garrison and Miss Menzi are members of the State Normal faculty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
STREETS IMPROVED

Huntsville's streets are being greatly improved and a complete equipment has been received for spreading a preparation of tar up on them after they are rebuilt and this, it is claimed will make them almost as good as paved streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
PLANS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Preparations for the annual mem bership drive for the Central Y. NJ. c. A. are under way and the actual field work will begin early in No vember. John T. Jones and Earl Ford have been appointed to head two rival bands of solicitors and 50 in all have been chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
vo,1TH Is SENTENCED

Maurice Raymond NICHOLS, a young hoy of East Florence. who killed Lura Keaton on the night of June 29, was convicted yesterday in federal court and sentenced to three years Tn the federal reform school. It is reported he will be sent to Washington. where These two boys got into an argu- ment on the night of the killing. the Nichols boy telling the other that ne ne would hit him with pick 1T ne threw ice water on him. The keaton boy threw glassful in his race ana Nichols swung the pick across ms head. The Keaton boy lived only short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
BUS LINE STARTED
Connects GoOdwater To Ashland To
 IIncyille

ASHLAND, Ala. Oct. 20.-(Spe- cial)-A motor bus with scheduie running from Goodwater to Ashland to Lineville, two trips each way, con nects with Montgomery ana DIT mingham trains, giving carrier anu tS' earlier return. Ashland and Lineville are also attracting more attentioh from local county people oy ln- creased trade, from nearby sections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
RAIN APPRECIATED

A two months drouth was broken here by a rain which began falling Tuesday and continued until Thurs day morning. The rain was much ap- preciated by the citizens Of Haley ville. as the dust which had accumu- lated in the streets had become menacing to the health of the resi- dents of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CONFEDERATE VET DIES

Wednesday morning early, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Roberts of Wilson Dam. MT. Hooks was S1 years old and was an old Con: federate veteran. He had been III for some time. He is survived by three daughters and four sons. In terment was in the Florence ceme- tcry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CONVENTION BEING HELD

The First District Christian En- deavor convention Is being held in Haleyville at the Presbyterian church this week. the first session beginning at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
HOSPITAL DEDICATED

The Speir hospital of this city, owned by pr. Phillip V. Speir, was formerly dedicated Wednesday after noon. Prior to the services Dr. Speir had announced that he would dedi- cate 1t to suffering humanity and to the Lords service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
BLOWERS TO BE SHOWN

The floral department at the Lauderdale county fair next week has aroused much interest on the part of many lovers of flowers. Florence abounds in beautiful flowers and ferns, and not only plants but cut flowers also are to be entered. With such enthusiasm as has been shown, the floral display will be indeed a thing of beauty This is the first attempt of the asso- ciation to provide a display of this kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
PRODUCE FIRM MOyEs

The new building of the Sylacauga Produce company has been completed and the firm moved into it this week. It Is about twice as large as their former location and is on the l.. & N. tracks, which assures good shipping facilities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
rAR P0sTPoNED

The community fair at Green HI has been postponed until Octopei tu and 27 The Green Hill community is progressive and has splendlo display at its annual fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CIRCUIT COURT ENDS
Twenty-three True Bills Returned
 By Macon County Circuit Court

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Oct. 20.-(Spe- ial.)-The first week of the circuit court of Macon county came to a close Wednesday with the work of the grand jury complete. They were in session only for three days, and found only 23 true bills. They found the Jail to be in excellent condition. The court will resume It's work Mon- day morning. and the criminal docket will be cleared by the middle of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CAR IS RECOyTRED

The car belonging to w. L. Dous lass of Center Star which was stoien Wednesday afternoon. was locateu and returned to him yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
VALLEY TO WELCOME
 OLIVER AS VISITOR
Sheffield And Tuscumbia May Join With Florence
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
THE AGE-HERALD ] Ala Oct 20 l

T. NJ. Rogers of Florence has noti- fled the Sheffield Chamber of Gem merce that Congressman William B. Oliver is to be a guest of that city on October 25 and suggesting that Sheffield and Tuscumbia join "a well come to Congressman Oliver, who has manifested so much interest in Muscle Shoals. He will no doubt be given most hearty welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
HISTORY RECALLED
Baldwin Citizens Celebrate For old
 Town Of Blakely

! TOWn UT DIuRcfy
 BAY MINETTD. Ala, Oct. 20--(Spe- cial Leased Wire )--Attended by numbers of Bay Minette residents, ths picnic given by the Baldwin County Historical society at Blakely was a success. A number of speakers told of the development of the settlement that at one time threatened the su- premacy of Mobile. Judge Hall and Captain Bryan gave "reminiscences of Civil war days and Attorney Jenkins told of the early history of the place. Peter Brannan of Montgomery told of the first settlers at Blakely and pr. Marlett told of the yellow fever epidemic of 1920 that devastated the town and caused it's abandonment. President Cummings of the historical society also made an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CUTWoRTH ADDRESS

J. R. Cutworth will address the mining and metallurgical society Monday night in the bureau of mines of the University of Alabama. Mem bers of the society and those inter- ested in the work of the bureau are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
GARDENERs BUsY

day has brought new life into the gardening business throughout Ma cen county. Turnips are being planted and large number of the farmers are now preparing to turn over the soil. and bury the cotton weevil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
COTTON YIELD OFF
Crop In Tuscaloosa County Not Half
 Of Last Years Total

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Oct. 20-Tus- caloosa county has gained approxi mately $500 or 3,6o0 bales of cotton and has about 1000 bales to be brought to the gins, according to the estimate today of Tuscaloosa gin op- orators. Last year the county pro- duced 11.500 bales, Not more than per cent of the county's total cot ton crop yet remains to be picked, according to local estimates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
NEW FACTORY READY

Work is practically complete on the new factory building of the Ma tional Marble and Granite company and they expect to begin installation of machinery at once and will begin operation before the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
TO INSTALL PUMP

A new 100 horse power engine with 75-km. generator. capable of pump ing 200 gallons minute from the re- gently completed deep weel, will be installed by the city. Total horse power available will amount to 100. hOrs epoMer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
Mosr CoTroN PICKED

A delayed September gaIe mas been blowing for two or three days, Accompanied by a slow rain. Little cotton was left in the fields to be damaged however. The crop has been gathered very rapidly this fall and the good price has helped won derfully. Business is probably as good as any one expected The farmers have pretty generally had their cotton ginned as fast as it was picked. Already the gins are not getting enough cotton to keep them busy all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SURVEYORS FOR DAM
 BUSY NEAR WED0WEE
Little Cotton Left In Field To Be
 Damaged By Gale

WEDOWEE, Ala, Oct 19.-tSpe- cial "A party of surveyors work ing for the Alabama Power com pany are camped at Blake's Ferry. A member of the party said that they were putting the finishing touches on the survey. Recently there have been numerous airplane flights over the area above the dam site. It is quite probable that the actual work of construction will not begin for several years yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MOTOR DEALERS MEET

About 50 of the automobile and garage men of the Tri-Cities met Tuesday evening in the office of the Campbell Motor company in Florence George Brush land MT. Gray made short talks A moving picture, How to Make Money" was shown with ac- companying talks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
HICH sCOOOL VICTORY

The Mt Pleasant (Tenn) High school football team was defeated here Friday afternoon by the Shef- field High school team, the score being 29 to 0. Every player on the local team was a star in this, the first game of the season. Coach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

The American Red Cross roll call will begin Armistice Day. This was decided at a meeting of executives of the Clarke county chapter. The man. ager has not yet been named. Twen- tynine Christmas packages have just been shipped to Hampton Roads, Va. for distribution among the marines in Haiti.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
UNDERPASS WILL SOON BE READY
Will Complete Boulevard Con- meeting Tuscumbia, Shef-
 field And Florence
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Florence, Ala, Oct. 20 J

An annpuncement just given out here is of much interest to the. Tri- Cities and states that the contract has been let for the steel work to complete the underpass of the South ern railway. This is the only un- finished stretch of the boulevard con meeting the cities. The contract for the completion of the paving has been let for some time and work has been held up until the steel sup ports could be placed The South- ern railway intends to complete their work in short time and as soon as finished the paving will be started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
EoLEY EAIR posTpoNEn

FOLEY, Ala, Oct. 20.-(Specinl Leased Wire.)-The Foley fair has been postponed until December and will then be given over a three day period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
FARM CONDITIONS BETTER

In speaking of farm and industrial conditions in the south now, as com pared to 25 years ago during a short stop here Wednesday, H, H. Vance, railway, declared that while he had net given the question special study, that he could not help but notice what a mighty revolution had taken place south of the Mason-Dixon line. Vance declared that whereas farm ing and mostly cotton farming used to be the rule in the south, that now this section of the country was a great industrial region, and that farmers were giving up the one crcp system for diversified farming. MT. Vance stated that despite the rav- ages of the/boll weevil the south was making great progress and that some day the weevil would be de- stroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CANNON ON SQUARE
Roll Call To Begin Arnstice Day h
 .Ia s.ls

JACKSON. Ala. Oct. 2o.-(Special Leased Wire)-A Confederate can non, used during the Civil war on the Tombigbee river for defense, has been brought to Jackson and has been placed in the municipally owned square where the city hall will be built. Four yoke of oxen and two trucks were required to transport the ponderous weapon from the Jackson landing, where it was brought by United States engineer snagboat, The Civic club began agitation to have the cannon brought to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
opENs Dny GooDs sToRU

J. w. Lawson of Birmingham has opened a dry goods house on Main street in Tuskegee, Just in front of the post officel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
rAC DAY ANNOUNCED

Saturday is tag day Tor FIorence' The funds contributed cy the ever generous public of Florence are to oe used for the little golks at the day nurSery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SAYS LAND R|CH IN
 TENNESSEE VALLEY
Railroad Superintendent Sees Mighty Revelation South Of
 Mason And Dixon Line
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !

Tennessee valley farm lands were praised here Wednesday by w. c. Swallow of Montgomery, who Is here representing a farm land bank. MT. Swallow said his bank had about $500,000 on farm lands in this section and that he considered that any land in this valley was good and depend able if treated with fairness. Swal- low farmed first in Illinois and later in Mississippi. In 1917, in the Delta region he made 475 bales of cotton on 800 acres of land. He declared that one blow ought to take care of about 10 acres of cotton, but no more He advocates rotation of crops and diversified efforts on the farm,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
FINE PECAN CROP.

This seasons pecan crop will be fully matured within IS days, and judging from the samples being brought to town, promises to be ex- ceptionally fine. and will bring sat- isfactory prices when placed on the market. The crop, however, Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
RECORD SHORT CROP
Fine Pecan Yield Reported In Fort
 Deposit Section x

Deposit section FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, Oct. 2O.-- Special. )-The 1928 cotton crop will go down in history as one of the shortest crops grown in this section since the advent of the boil weevil. Up to-, date, there has been about 700 bales ginned at this point. against 5000 of corresponding date last wear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
FURNITURE FACTORY FOR TUSCALOOSA IS ALMOST ASSU2EL
Baptss Looking Fo1uard 70 State Centennial CeLebrut

FAYETTE NIETioDIsTs TO HAVE NEW CEURcHIh edh Then ncompleed wiLrep esent n expenditure of about $65,Oo0 Its history dates o
Evening star., 1923-11-26

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The materials include Twill Boom Poiret Twill Velour and
Flannel Checks Canton Crepe Satin Georgee and Chiffon
Styles for street, afternoon and party
Evening star., 1923-11-26
Sale
Novelty Underwear
81 :3s

of underwear price that low
this gowns in flesh and white with
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in soft pale shades Also white lingerie cloth cheme lace
trimmed that will surely please the whom
they given.