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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-01-13
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS
CONTROL OF RESORT AS.
ISOLATION
Two Members From Each County on
Board Which VIII Have Con.
troll of Expenditures.

Rhinelander-Th campaign move
ment of the Northern Wisconsin Re-
sort Association has reached the
stage where it is being seriously dis
cussed in many communities and the
question is being asked as to who il
going to control its destinies and who
will have the expenditures of its
funds.
These questions were decided in
October at the time that two humid
red men from nine counties ASSEMBLE
ed at Rhinelander and after an
afternoon of discussion of the pro-
blems of Northern Wisconsin, APP
pointed a committee on organization
and bylaws.
This committee wisely put the con-
troll of the association in the hands of
an executive committee to be COM
posed of two members from each
county, these to be chosen by the
members of the association who re-
side in the county. In other words
each of the thirty counties in
Northern Wisconsin will have equal
representation on the controlling
board. Under this plan no COM
munity or section of upper Wiscon-
sin could use the association for its
own advancement.
Ii will be this committee that will
direct the expenditures of the funds
OF the a ISOLATION. Nine counties
chose members of the executive com
mittee and the election for other
counties will be held Immediately
after the campaign this month. The
nine counties now represented equal
ly on the executive board are Bay
field, Burnett, Forest, Iron, Lang
lade, Oneida, Villas, Price and
Sawyer.
The plan Of the executive com
mittee in the expenditure of funds IS
to carry on a great advertising
campaign in the great papers Of the
Middle West and South and in the
recreational magazines to acquaint
the people of the lower Mississippi
Valley with Wisconsin's wonderful
vacation lands and the opportunities
in industry and agriculture.
Attractive literature by the humid
reds of thousands copies will be
printed and not only sent out direct
by the association but will be sent to
all communities of upper Wisconsin
so that their own citizens can CO.
operate in distributing this literature
where it will do the most good.
At campaign headquarters there
is great satisfaction over the re-
markaSle interest that all sections of
the upper part of the state are TAX
ing in this movement Campaign
leaders realize. however, that they
have colossal program on their
hands to expect general cooperation
all over the district but they are
confident that there will be sufficient
public spirited leaders in every com
munity to put the campaign over the
top.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-01-13
MRS. VERBOS
NOT GUILTY
Woman Who Shot Her Husband Il
Freed by Jury in Circuit Court
Tuesday Forenoon.
TWO WOMEN ON JURY
Testimony Showed That Marital Re.
lations of Couple was One
Storm After Another.

Mrs. Isabel Verbos, charged with
assault with intent to murder as a re-
suit OF shooting her husband in a
local saloon several weeks ago, was
found not guilty by a jury in circuit
court Tuesday forenoon. The jury,
which included two women, Tillie
Hannula and Mary Obert, was out
but short time before verdict was
reach.
The others on the jury were E. A.
Hariu, John Kallas, A. f. Sackett,
Paul Barron, Lloyd LaPorte,
Chester Norman, James Calvi,
Leonard Melander, James Coach and
William Plunkett.
Mrs. Verbos fired several shots at
her husband John Verbos, following
a quarrel in the Miners Home on the
evening of last Dec. 5. Three of
the shots took effect but the wounds
inflicted were not serious. Verbos
was confined to an Ironwood hospital
for several weeks, but few weeks
ago was able to leave the hospital. He
appeared in court and testified
against his mate.
Attorney Marion F. Reid was APP
pointed by the court as counsel for
defendant.
That the marital relations of the
couple was not free from disturb
ances was brought out in court. Mrs.
Verbos complained of continued i'll
treatment at the hands of her hus.
band, often being kicked and beaten.
She also claimed that her husband
threatened her with knife on
number of occasions. She claimed
that when she encountered her hus-
band in a room on the lower floor of
the Miners Home on the night of the
shooting he approached her with
knife in his hand and that fearing
for her life she opened fire with the
revolver she had under her apron.
The couple CT one time lived at
Bessemer, later at the Anvil location
and before coming to Hurley lived
at Jessieville. Mention of moonshine
and illicit traffic in liquor was often
made in bringing out facts concern
ing the activities Of the couple by the
attorneys.
James Maher Acquitted.
Bat one other criminal case came
to trial at this term of court, that of
James Maher, charged with assault
with intent to kill. Maher, who was
telegraph operator at Kimball, is
alleged to have shot an Italian named
Cornetti last summer during a
quarrel. The case was taken up
Wednesday forenoon and early in
the afternoon went to the jury. A
verdict Of not guilty was returned by
the jury, after but short delibera-
ton. The failure of the complain
ing witness to appear weakened the
states side Of the case.
The court nolled the case of
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-01-13
Wolf Killed by Auto.

Racing with full-grown wolf on
the road between Ashland and Mellen
at midnight last Friday, d. Levitts,
Mellen dry goods merchant, return
ing by auto 18th two friends, struck
the animal with the front of the
machine with such force that il
could be killed with an axe before it
recovered sufficiently to get away.
The wolf was evidently bewildered
by the automobiles headlights and
raced ahead Of the car for a consider
able distance. The auto finally over
took the animal, struck il and knock
ed il senseless and the wolf was then
dispatched with an axe. Levitts
threw the carcass in the car and took
it TO Mellen and the following day
appeared with it at the county clerks
.63unoq sql 4o5 pus puvIgsy VI s0lJIo
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-01-13

August Perlberg. the case of Knute
Wick was continued and that of
William Rufus was dismissed.
The divorce case of Henrietta
Trezona VS.. William Trezona occupi-
ed the attention of the court all day
Thursday. Late in the afternoon
the court rendered a verdict of
divorce granted.
Separation was granted in the
divorce cases of Mary Quigley VS..
James Quigley and Gust Luoma VS..
Sauna Luoma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ANN|STON LEADS IN
 GIFTS T0 CHARITY
Check Shows Many Christ mas Baskets Distributed
 And Children Made Happy
ANNISTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Annistnn. Ala. Dec. 21

With the cooperation of the Xii wanis, Rotary, Exchange and Civitan clubs, Ku Kluz Klan and private citizens and Botwelrs department store and through the candle collec- tion which amounted to s1So.01, Ad- jutant Van Sweden of. the Salvation Army, announced Thursday that he had been able to provide Christmas baskets for 59 of the less fortunate families in Anniston at Christmas time. In addition to the funds from the above forces the welfare workers distributed toys, nuts and candies to more than 200 children of the armys Sunday school, provided the needy garWents for 1O9 people and distributedf16 pairs of shoes. Adju- tant Van Sweden announced that bread furnished for the Christmas baskets was furnished free by Held and Antonio and the Electric Maid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MRS. w. w. QUINN DEAD


 Rev. l.. c. Branscomb, pastor of the First Methodist church, went to Bir- min9ham Thursday to arrange for the funeral and burial of Mrs. w. w Quinn, formerly of that city, who died suddenly at her home in Colds boro, N. C., Wednesday evening" Mrs Quinn was the youngest sister of Mrs. Branscomb, and the wife of the Anniston pastor will join the funeral party here Friday. and accompany them to the former home of Mrs. Quinn. Mrs. Quinn lived in Birming- ham until about five years ago, nov ing to Goldsboro when her husband went into business at that place. The survivors are the husband and two small children, four sisters, Mrs Branscomb, Mrs. A. M. Doughit Mrs. l.. M. Brooks and Mrs. J. l.. Coleman of Mobile and two brothers, A M. Nc Gehee of Livingston. and J. l.. Me gehee of Taroharo, N. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
Oneonta Killing OF 25 Years Ago
 Charged To Tuscaloosa Merchant
HOLIDAY FATALITIES

PHENIX CITY, Ala. Dec 27.-(Spe- cial. )-Several were injured in auto mobile accidents on the streets Christmas Day, though none of the accidents were considered serious. Fewer crashes were reported this year than last Christmas, according to authorities. Albert Williams, ne- gro, was struck by a speeding auto mobile. J. D. Proctor received a deep gash in his left cheek as a result of being slashed by an unidentified man, while Ellen Hirsch and w. B. Allen suffered slight injuries when cars in which they were riding col = lided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
SCHOOL OF TRADES SOUGHT

Gadsden is "a strong contender in securing a big school of trades and commerce and has offered 100 acres of land for the site. Tuscaloosa will also offer a desirable site and other inducements if the school Is located here. The special committee of the Chamber of Commerce, having the matter in hand, will meet Frfdy pre- paratory to the visit of the trustees of the institution here on January 10. The trustees will visit Gadsden January g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
BROTHERLY LOVE

K. R. KingsDury. president of the Standard Oif company, on a recent trip to New York, was presented with a bag of onions at every important stop-thef thoughtful gift of Herbert Fleishacker, the millionaire banker
 Kingspury took the onions, and kept quiet until Fleishacker had a birthday.
 On afriving at his office Fleish- acker iound several large cases of birds awaiting him, gifts from KingsVury. In the morning mes sengers arrived with cages of white rats, mice and parrots, while at luncheon the waiter brought another cage of birds. In the afternoon rab- bits srrived by the dozen.
 The climax came at night when truck drove up to his home and left two water buffalo. brought from Indit. All gifts bore Kingsbury' s card-Los Angeles Times.
 A fool and his money keeps the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ANTE-BELLUM HOME IS
 DESTROYED BY FLAMES
Mansion Erected In 1S48 Burns Near Tuscumbia At Big Loss
 MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU I
 TIE AGE-HERALD
Tuscumbia, Ala, Dec,

An anti-bellum home, erected in 1S4S outside the city limits of Tus- cumbia and owned by George Hem derson, was destroyed by fire last night. The residence was occupied by MT. and Mrs. w. O. King, Mrs. Kate Rogers and MT. and Mrs. D. M. Houseman. The origin of the fire Is not known but is supposed to have been caused by storage in the attic. There was no insurance on the building nor the household goods. The entire loss is estimated at $20,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
LUNCHEON IS HELD

The luncheon meeting of the Ex- change club Thursday afternoon was taken up mostly in business matters. The annual financial report was read by the secretary, showing the club to be in fine shape. Dr. Evans of the Washington, D. C., American league team, was the guest of Joe Sewell at the meeting. George J. Alston, Jr., of Wilksboro. eastern representative of the Steel Saw Mill company, was also a guest of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MOTHER AND CHILD HURT

Mrs. George Kelly and her little daughter, Wanza, were sent to a hos pital suffering from severe cuts about their heads as a result of an automobile accident late Wednesday nj ght. It is said that their car col- dided with one driven by Max Rapo- port at Ninth street and Forest ave- nue when a passing street car caused traffic confusion. They were able to go to their home Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MRS. BATES EXPIRES

Mrs. Fannie Bates, 65, died at her home on Marston avenue, Alabama City, late Wednesday night after q prolonged illness. The funeral will be held at the residence at 9 o'clock Friday morning and burial will foi- low at Fairview cemetery. The de- ceased was the widow of Tom Bates, a well known citizen of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
RAILROAD HEAD |S |RON PROSPECTOR
President Of T., A. G. Testing Georgia Ore Field And
 Blast Furnace May Result
GADSDEN BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD }

Proving his faith in the territory served by his railroad, President c. E. James of the Tennessee, Ala bama and Georgia, has started the work of drilling and testing the iron ore field about Hillsdale Ga, and it is reported a blast furnace will be erected there if the test proves sat isfactory. Much surface mining has been done in the vicinity and it is said MT. James and his experts be- lieved large veins of red ore will be found at lower debths,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
DIR. DUNCAN PRAISED

At the weekly luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club wednesday, tribute was paid to the late Dr. J. A. Dun can former pastor of the First Methodist church here, by pr. Henry Hurst. pr. Duncan was secretary of the club at one time. Frank Moody discussed banking and banking methods and S. F. Clabaugh discussed the relations of the bank to the bor- rover. c. B. Werner spoke on the proposed school of trades and in- d1IStria1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
VETERANS ARE GUESTS

Thirty or more Confederate yeter- ans of Calhoun and adjoining coun- ties were special guests of honor at the anual dinner of the Daughters of the Confederacy at the Alabama hotel on Thursday, a. program in keeping with the occasion being pro- vided for the entertainment of the old soldiers. For many years the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy have followed the custom of entertaining the vet erans each Christmas season and their efforts this year was filled with enjoyable features of everybody con cerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Dec. 27.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)--F. E. Boyd, head of the fertilizer resarch laboratory at Auburn, which has been in ex- istence for the past 12 years and which has been considered an au- thority on the subject of fertilizers and soils, will open a conference in Covington county beginning Monday December 31, and will afford the farmers of the county an opportuni- ty to present their fertilizer and soil problems to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
TUCKER TO HEAD
 JUNIOR CHAMBER.
Tuscaloosa Civic Club Elects. Child Killed By Car
 Is Buried
THE AGE-HERALD Tuscai0osa. Ala. Dec. 21

The final ballot In the election of officers of the Junior Chamber of Commerce has been counted and the results was announced Thursday morning. Hayes Tucker was elected president, Hargrave Vandegraff, first vice president, and DeVane Jones, second vice president. Four new directors, Henry Hail, E. Grimes, F. II. Austin and C.. c. Jamison were chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
WIFE NOT TO PROSECUTE

Mrs. Dave Erwain, whose eye was shot out and who has bullet in her chest and another in her back, will rot prosecute her husband, who is alleged to have fired the shots while drunk last Monday afternoon. Off, ficers say that from her bed in the hospital she has sent word she has no intention of giving Erwala any trouble in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
DIR. JENKINS SPEAKS

Before a large audience Christmas morning at the Palace theatre pr. Charlie R. Jenkins, of the St. Luke Methodist church delivered a forceful address at the Phenix City Civic Im- provement league service. His sub Ject was, Making Every Day Christi mas A delightful musical program was rendered by the members of the P. K. o. band, under the leadership of Moss Harrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
POSTAL RECEIPTS MOUNT

December receipts of the Gadsden post office up to Christmas Day were B per cent greater than any similar period since the office was estab- lshed. according to official figures. It is claimed the clerks handled more mail and that the cash receipts Were much larger than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
AUTOMOBILE WRECKED

Tom Hardy narrowly missed se- rious injury late Wednesday when Ewing avenue street car struck his autom obile when on North Fourth street. The automobile was wreck sd, but Hardy did not receive a scratch. He is said to have told a motorman that he mistook the street car for an automobile and expected it to turn out of his way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
Faces Homicide Charge In Connection With Death Of Ed Burgess In 1898

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 27.= Charging him with a homicide said to have been committed at Oneonta Ala, in Blount county, more than 25 years ago, Deputy Sheriff J. P. Moore of that county this morning left Tuscaloosa with T. s. Gay local merchant, who has been a successful business man here for a number of years
 Gay was first recognized accord ing to the story told here, by a travelling man who visited Tusca- loosa several months ago. The trav- ing man reported to Blount county au- loosa several months ago. The travel man reported to Blount county au- thorities, and little later they sent a special representative here who visited the store and declared the Identification correct. Christmas Eve the deputy sheriff came. to Tus- caloosa with yet another resident of Oneonta who declared Gay to be James Die, ~wanted there for the killing of long ago.
 Gay is said to have admitted be- ing in Blount county at about the time of the murder there, but de- nies that he is James Die, or that he Is in any way connected with the case. He sold his stock of mer- chandise here a few weeks ago, ac- cording to the local police, but still OWuS tue pullulUS at GiSntSeiltil street and Twenty-seventh avenue, where the store is located and ap proximately a block of property there. He has wife and family. Details Of the homicide were not told local officers, and the visiting officer left Tuscaloosa at g o'clock this morning with the prisoner for Oneonta. Gay was, at the time he is alleged to have been a resident of Oneonta, ventriloquist, accord ing to the officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
HURT IN WRECK

Joseph D. Hurston and H. L. Hal sey of Tuscumbia were injured last night when hurrying to a fire in their automobile. They were blind
 ed by the light of the burning build ing and struck an embankment which thew MT. Hurston through the wind shield and he was severely cut. MT. Halsey was rendered unconscious. Both men were resting we'll today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
DRY yIoLATIoN CHARCED

Gus Martin was found asleep in an
 automobile containing whisky near
 morning, according to officers, and
 was locked up in the county jail by
 Sheriff Leath. Martin said he was trying to get through the city to
 Cleburne county. Seven gallons of whisky was taken from the car, of ficerS say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
JOHN ROBERT WILKINS DIES

JOHH Robert W11kins, 2I-months- old baby of MT. and Mrs Robert L. Wilkins, 1915 Wilma avenue. died at the home Thursday morning after an illness of only SS hours. Funeral services will be held from the resi- dence Friday morning by Rev. J. E. Coker of the Central Presbyterian church, with burial at Edgemont cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28

James Nicol superintendent of the Galloway Coal company's mines at Carbon Hill, stated here today that Carbon Hill is constructing more buildings this winter than it has ever done in any previous winter. Among the buildings being erected there just now is the Galloway company s new brick store and office building which is almost completed. Several more business houses is in the course of construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
GORGAS ADDITION
 TO HELP WALKER
Work On Addition Will Mean More Business For
 County
JASPER BUREAU I THE AGE-HERALD ! .Iasner. Ala. Dec. 21

Petition of the Alabama Power com pany for a certificate of convenience and necessity for the construction and installation of an additional gen erating unit and other facilities at the Warrior reserve steam plant of the company in Walker county which was in granted a formal order issued by the Alabama public service com mission, is of much interest to Walker county. The addition to the present plant facilities to be installed under the authority granted by the order will include an additional 10000 kilo- watt steam turbine electric general ing units together with necessary boilers, machinery and appliances.
 Acting upon the authority granted by the commission, the company it is understood, will begin preparations soon for installing a third unit of 10000 kilowatts at the Gorgas steam plant, to cost approximately $700,000. Delivery of a new generator Is looked for by May, and the power companys S engineers expect to have 1t in opera tion by August. 1924. Installation of this unit. it is stated will mark the completion of the Gorgas plant which was originally designed for three units. Addition to be made as the demand requires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MAInK ENTERTAINs

. Mai c. II. Moore Of Opelila, com. mander of the medical detachment or the fourth regiment, entertained the members at a supper at Notasl lga Thursday night. There are ao0ut fitfv men in this organization. The officers are: Maj. G. H. Moore, capt. J. II. stewart, both of Opelika, ana R F. Thomas of Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MAsONs TO MEET

Arch, Master and Royal Arch Ma sons of Calhoun Chapter. No. 153, will hold double session Friday after noon and evening for the purpose of initiating several candidates to the higher degrees. High Priest W. F.. Lloyd and Secretary Aldrich called meeting of the chapter to be opened at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
CAR VICTIM BURIED

The funeral of Margaret Elizabeth
 Glass, Swear -old daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. c. Glass, who was killed in
 an automobile accident late Wednes-
 day afternoon, took place Thursday afternoon at o'clock from Monnish
 Memorial Baptist church. Interment followed at Evergreen cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
JUDGE MERRuL BETTER

Judge Hugh D. Merrill speaker of the house of representatives, who has been i'll at his home on Leighton ave- nue with a severe attack of ton silitis, was reported Thursday to be considerably improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
DEPUTY RESIGNS

J. r. Tibbett, wfio was appointed a deputy sheriff about six months ago, Thursday afternoon returned his com mission and rendered his resignation to Sheriff w. P. knighton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
TO HOLD INSTITUTE

Rev. A. S. Roberts announces that Sunday school institute will be held at the Hokes Bluff Methodist church next Sunday beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning. Rev w. M. McDon- ,ald, conference superintendent of Sunday school work. will assist in it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
EuNERAL IS HELD

The funeral of Mrs Rosa White took place from the residence of her
 dauEhter, Mrs. S. E. Smith, 2O19 Tal- bot avenue, Wednesday afternoon.
 Rev Jackson of the Methodist church officiated and Mrs. J. H. Stephenson
 and MT. J. l.. Parks sang, Sometime We'll Understand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
NEW sCHOOL OPENS

The new seven room school build ing at Aldrich was completed in De- cember and Prof. Gus Burgess, prin- cipal of the public schools at that place, has recently moved his school into the new building. The Aldrich school house Is one of the most up- to-date in Walker county. It was built at a cost of approxlmately S1hnnn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
GIVES HIM PLENTY

Wife (the recipient of peace offer ing gift)-It's so nice of you to bring me this. You're always giv- ing nfe things and l never give you anything.
 Husband-Don't say that, dear; why only last night you gave me the dickens.-New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ROTARIANS TO FEAST
About 100 Persons To Attend Ladies'
 Might GeIehra1iOn

OPELIIIA, Ala, Dec. 27.--The Ope-- lika Rotary club will hold its annual ladies night at the luncheon room or the Clement hotel Friday night, large attendance is expected. About a hundred people will be present.