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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
BAPTIST CENTENNIAL.

ALBERTVILLE, Ala, March 27.- (Special.) .)-Praeticall all of the Baptist churches in the Marshall county association were represented at the centennial celebration which was held Sunday at Solitude church three miles from here. Dr. J. c. Dawson, president of Howard col- lege of Birmingham, who was the principal speaker, lectured to the mems class of the Albertville church 3 the Sunday school hour and also spoke at the new church at Boaz Sunday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
MUCH FERTILIZER SOLD

Much cotton seed and fertilizers are being sold here which indicates big cotton acreage. Much blowing has been done. The early gardens were killed by the frost and will have to be replanted. Fruit trees are opening nm in full bloom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
QUIT TOBACCO
-------- = So easyt to drop Cigarette. Cigar, or Chewing habit

"s"s"s' s.s"s' 's-.sA
 No To-Bac has helped thouaand te break the costly, nerve .shattering to. bacco habit. Whenever you have . longing for a smoke or chew. just place harmless No-To Bac tablet in yout mouth instead All desire stops. Shortly the habit is completely broken, and you are better of mentally. physically, finss- sially lts so easy, so simple. Get . hov of NoTo. Bac and If it doesn't re- lease you from all craving for tobacco in any form. your druggist will .seluad kour money without question
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
HOSPITAL TO OPEN

The Druid City infirmary will be opened tomorrow in formal exercises which will take place in the lobby on the first floor of the hospital tomor- row night. The dedicatory prayer will be said by Dr. l.. O. Dawson, after which brief address will be made by Sam F. Glabaugh, president of the Hospital association. The re- ception hours will be from D. m. to 10 D. m., and it is expected 10000 people will visit the hospital during the day. Five hundred invitations have been sent to Birmingham people and to other outside cities. The Tus- caloosa band will furnish the music and Boy Scouts will look after the parking of the hundreds of cars that are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
TUSCALOOSA H \ { FINE CHANGE FUR |. BIG COTTON MILL
Druid City lnfirmary Will Be Formally Opened
 Today
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Tuscaloosa. Ala March os |

It was announced by the industrial committee of the senior Chamber of Commerce at its meeting last night that Tusploosa has a good chance of getting a textile mill employing 1000 persons to start with, 5000 more to be added later If this mill is se- cured it will be one of the largest manufacturing concerns in the south
 Other matters discussed were pro. aibiting professional beggars from operating on the streets of this city. \ resolution was passed that each of the luncheon clubs of the city put on q program each month for the Senior Chamber of Commerce. A resolution was passed thanking the county board of revenue for putting the Eos ter's Ferry road in good condition for operation of the bus line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
MORE STILLS SEIZED
Liquor And Beer Destroyed
 COvingtOn County Raid

ANDALUSIA, Ala. March 27.-(Spe- cial)-J. w. Barnes, local federal prohibition officer, has recently re- covered from an operation for ap- pendicitis and first work done since his recovery was this week when he and Deputy Sheriff James Straughn, Robert Listings and T. T. Hughes made a two days roundup of illicit stills. They found one -0-gallon still with 70 gallons of beer, one 5o-gal- lon still with 100 gallons of beer, one 2OO-gallo still with HOO gallons of beer and gallons of whisky and 50 gallons of syrup for furture opera tions. The last named still was in operation. The operators escaped into the swamp when the officers rushed the camp,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
TO ERECT NEW SCHOOL

Work of cleaning up and asserting the bricks that are of value has started on the lot where the school building burned few weeks ago. Plans are going forward to erect a new school at once which will be available by September. The chill dren for the remainder of this term are quartered in the Overall building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ASSAULT CASE ON TRIAL
Wife Of Wounded Man k Witness
 For Defense

CHATOM. Ala, March 27.-(By Special Leased Wire.)-A peculiar situation developed in circuit court here late today when, during the trial of Jeff Moss, under indictment for shooting and wounding George Hen derson. assistant postmaster at Sea bird in this county, Henderson's wife appeared as witness for the de- fense. Moss claims he fired in self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
TO PURIFY WATER

H. G. Menke. assistant sanitary engineer of the state board of health, was in Jasper this week inspecting the Alabama Water company's fil- tering plant here. Mir. Menke has given out the cheering information that the water company will furnish absolutely clear water to it's patrons here within the next 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
We make short work
 of long lists

The completeness of Porters furnishing stocks is not brought to light emphatically when there's pecaly long and varied list of needfus to be filled. It's genuine pleasure, aside from the dollars and cents involved to produce everything man can call for right on the dot. "Abis'' are unknown here. Here's little list of own that may be helpful to you:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
Public NOlu Prefers
 Vegetable Laxatiues
ANY FAMILY MAY TRY IT FREE

n.es.. TseI.s"a; 3 esss"f sc. .s s.s . es1.g ,corthy isratiss thct anyone in Ms .. tamily can use ,Chen constipated?"
 s .iRf ,sSy ss Q ,,a:a. a.y ss'1H s7ei pip;s ;s: sample 6ot!!s. satieient }or on adeguats .s:s 1d.,. ~,s ps " W ss's S cais,. aS strd ss5 Washinston s.. Monticello. Illinois. Do. t nosp!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
BANK CHANGES TITLE

Tho Cordova bank has changed the style of that institution from the Bank of Cordova to the Cordova State bank. The change in name was made because the original name has caused some confusion heretofore among the patrons as to what was the correct name of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ENTERTAIN CLASS.

The faculty of the Leighton pub. lie school will entertain the grad. uating class of the Colbert county high school in the public schoo building Wednesday evening at $ o'clock. The party is one of a series of social affairs that will be tend cred the graduating class before the close of the present session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
SUES TRACTION COMPANY

A $15,000 damage suit was filed Monday in the circuit court by B. T. Clanton against the Columbus Electric and Power company. The suit is to recover damages for a broken arm and other injuries re- ceived by Clanton who while was driving his automobile was injured in collision with a street car op- erated by the defendant company in Columbus, Ga, last November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
DAYLIGHT RURCLARIEs

Daylight burglaries of dwellings are quite frequent of late in Opelika. Another one reported shrdlu etao ni Ida Hamiltons home in Eighth street, north, which was entered during the afternoon while the family were away. Only a small amount of money was stolen. There Is no clue as to tho identity of the introder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ROBBERY AT SELMA

SELMA. Ala, March 27.-Jewels valued at approximately $3.000 were today reported stolen from the 1. Bloch residence here. According to
 members of the family. the robbery
 took place while the residents were visiting neighbors last night. No
 clue has been found. it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
WINS FIRST PRIZE

J. F. Jackson, manager of the Pos tai Telegraph office here, won first prize over other offices of this com pany in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee of Class B in the large increase of business shown for the six months ending February 2S, 1923, The figures were rated on a percent age basis in comparison with the same tune last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
GORGAs TO SPREAD ON,

Arrangements are being made by the Parent-Teacher association at Gorgas to entertain at a three course luncheon members of the Senior Chamber of Commerce and number of farmers on April 12. Each Cham Der of Commerce member is to invite farmer as his guest and it is eX pected that 200 men vii be present"at this get-together affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
BUILDING IN CULLMAN,

HANCEVILLE, Ala. March 27.- Cullman is going to be, filled with cost several thousand dollars. Gull man has built in the last two years about 50 new brick buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
BODY COMING HOME.

ROCHESTER,, Minn., March 27.- The body of John R. Tyson, repre- sentative in Congress from Mont gomery, Ala, who died here today following an operation for tumor of the bowels. left here tonight on it's way to Montgomery where funeral services will be arranged. The body Is scheduled to reach Montgomery Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
NEW sCHOOL PLANNED

CAMDEN, Ala. March 27.-(By Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-The Wilcox county education board Is in session here to consider the question of erect ing another consolidated school in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ENDORSE HOSPITAL ROOM

The outstanding feature of the luncheon meeting of the Rotary club this afternoon was the appropriation of $1, 900 to endow room at .he Druid City hospital, to be designated as Rotary memorial. Miss Amy Loveman, associate editor of The New York Evening Post, gave an interest ing talk to the Rotarians on Organ ization of Newspapers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

them for days afterwards. As over 10 million bottles of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin are sold a year. a large proportion of the people of this country must be iieve that this mid vegetable compound is tho proper remedy for them, and. so it is. No need to take salt waters and powders that dry up the blood; coal-tar drugs in candy form that produce skin cruptions, or calomel that salivates. These drugs arc heroic measures, over-efective, weak ening and gripping.
 The best constipation remedy is the one that moves the bowels without shock to your system. and such a one is Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It is . vegetable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
FERTILIZER RECEIVED '

First car of the 25 car order of fertilizer placed by the farm bureau arrived in the city today. Total orders placed by the local organiza- tion are approximately 500 tons and further orders will be placed by the bureau through the state organiza- tion during the coming two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

pated, and then avoid 1t. If con- :tipation persists in spite of all their efforts they take tho laldest.
 most easily tol- erated laxative obtainable, and not a drastic nh~yesctho% ,,vsn%a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

Revival services began at the Bap- tist church today. although Rev. J. o. duct the services, was unable to come here until next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
Dr.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsia afisrls prsnpt relief in natural way

THE public is constantly be-
 | coming moro discriminating in its choice of things. Those subject to constipation try to learn what makes them consti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
WILL HOLD SALES DAYS

An innovation started last year by tho Chamber of Commerce, that of having sales day, will be taken up again for the spring and summer sea son next Saturday, when the first auction day will be held. Previous sales have proved very satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
PLAN EASTER MUsIC

The members of the Meth odist choir under the direction of Prof. Steven Allsop of Birmingham will furnish special Easter music at the
 II o'clock hour next Sunday morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
A. HI. CRAXE0Rn

TALLADEGA. Ala. March 27.- (Special.)-A. 1T. Crawford of Lincoln died at Orlando. Fla. at the age of i6 years. The body will be brought to Lincoln Tuesday for burial He is survived by many friends and rela- tives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
TAKE CHILDREN'S CENSUS
Plan TO Boost Church Attendance
 Cattle Dipping Begins

JACKSON. Ala, March 27.-(By Special Leased Wire)-A canvass of every family in Jackson was made today to complete>a a children's census for the purpose of increasing Sunday school attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
TO DISPLAY PASTEL

"The Spirit of Furnaces pastel just finished by Roderick Mckenzie, will be displayed at Smith hall at the university art department from Thursday to April 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
SHIRT FACTORY PLANNED
Threc-Story Brick. Building Being
 Erected In ScOttsbOrO

SCOTTSBORo, Ala. March 27.- Special l)-F. D. Webb is erecting three story brick building on Mar ket street on the east side of the court house square. The upper stories will be used for a shirt factory, while the lower floor is being constructed so as to be used as a general business house. It is said that number of brick buildings have been planned for erection in Scottsboro in the near fu- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
TO HONOR WAR DEAD

Decoration day in honor of the memory of the fallen heroes of the world war will be observed in Opc lika, April 6. All patriotic organiza- tions of city as well as the citizens generally will take part In the cere- mony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
CLEANUP PLANNED
Argus Club Backs Cooperative
 Movement At TalIadeEa

TALLADEGA, Ala, March 27.- Special )-Talladeg Is interested in Q cleanup campaign. An effort Is now being made to get all clubs and forces behind the movement. A meet ing will be held at the residence of Mrs. John c. Williams on Coffee street Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The Argus club is actively backing the cleanup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
RACK BAPTIST DRIVE

GROE HILL. Ala, March 27.- Especial Leased wire.)-The Baptists of Grove Hill will have special program in interest of the $75.000,- 900 campaign at the Baptist church next Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
DR. CLAYTON TO SPEAK

pr. P. P. Claxton of the University of Alabama will speak on educational matters at the Methodist Episcopal church at Parrish on Wednesday, March 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
OVERLAND CIRCUS

The Rose KiIIian circus passed through Talladega Sunday overland. It is the first overland circus passing here in many years. It is bound for Ironaton and thence to Munford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
MURDER TRIAL SET

The trial of Joe Stone, slayer of
 United States Deputy Marshall Ed Moody, which was set for March 26 in circuit court in Scottsboro, has been deferred until March 27 on account of absence of witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

cannot see our way to agreeing upon a turther valuation without sacrifice ing the whole value of any valuation at all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
FARMING RETARDED
Colbert County Feels Effects or Re.
 cent Severe Weather.

LEIGHTON. Ala, March 27.-The farmers of Colbert county have been greatly. retarded in their early farm ing activities by the torrential rains and severe cold which have visited this section during the past two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
REVIVAL ON

Cattle dipping will begin here on April l, it has been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
FINED $25

Sam Taylor was found guilty of having stolen goods in his possession by a jury in circuit court Tuesday and assessed a fine of $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

FIRM NAME CHANGED The firm formerly known as w. J.. Webb Auto company is now Benson &s Padgett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ALLOWED BOND

Harry Gallion, who has been con- fined in the county Jail for the past week awaiting the outcome of wounds, alleged to have been in flicted by him on Tom Talley was allowed bond Tuesday in the sum of $500. Talley has been confined in a local hospital since the shooting and for time his condition was thought to be very grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
HUNDREDS AT STATE CAPITAL VIEW BODY OF JUDGE H. P. MERRITT
Remains of Jurist Will Be Sent to Midway Today
 for Burial
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD M0ut1omery. Ala. March 21

Scores of personal and political friends of Judge Henry P. Merritt of the court of appeals of Alabama. viewed his body as it lay in state at a local undertaking establishment Tuesday afternoon and evening. The body was brought from Birmingham at noon and was met at the termi- nal station by large delegation headed by Gov. W. W. Brandon and members of the supreme court and court of appeals.
 The body was escorted to local undertaking establishment where it lay throughout the remainder of the day and evening. From Montgomery it will be taken to Judge Meritts old home at Midway. Bullock coun- ty where it will be buried Wednes- day morning.
 Judge Merritt died at hospital at Ersiey early Monday after an had been known for several weeks that he was growing gradually weaker and the report of his death caused no surprise. Judge Merritt was ill many days before he left his office and insisted that his illness was not serious and he would soon be well again. He declined to quit his desk until other members of the court insisted that he should go to a hospital for a rest.
 Physicians for many days were unable to diagnose his trouble. He was carried to a private hospital for observation and finally was taken to the hospita1..at Ensley where he died.
 A large number of friends of Judge Merritt who reside at Tuske- geo. his home, prior to his appoint ment on the court of appeals, came to Montgomery Tuesday afternoon to accompany the remains, to- Mid way.
 Active pallbearers who accompan jed the body from Johns in Bir- mingham to the Louisville & Nash vile station were: Former Governor Thomas E. Kilby, Fred M. Jackson. Joseph E. Johnson. Senator B. B. Conner. Donald Conner Borden Burr, J. Frank Rushton, R. $. Munger, Murray Brown, R. A. Porter, w. l.. Martin. Augustus Bennsrs and Hugh
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-28
MEETING
ON WATER RATE
HELD BY BOARD
Valuation of S15,000l and
Meterization Order Is
Expected,

Discussion Of the forthcoming rate
order on the Indianapolis Water
Company came before a special meet
ing OF the public service commission
this afternoon. All five members OF
the commission were present when
tentative order calling for a valuation
of about $1,000, 900 on the company's
property and proposing the installing
Of meters for householders was pre-
scented, 1t Is understood.
Just when the commission was to
doubt. The order was drafted by
Oscar Rats, commissioner, who pre-
sided at hearings on the case some
weeks ago. Persons familiar with the
contents of the proposed order were
Of the opinion it would result in no
increase in rates. but would effect an
annual increase of about $4,000 in
the company's revenues.
1t is known the tentative order has
the required sanction of three mem
bers Of the commission. John w. Nc
Cardle, chairman; Rats. who is vice
chairman. and Maurice Douglas.
Frank Wampler and Samuel r. Art
man, the other two members, are OPP
posed to the tentative order and have
professed favor to a valuation of about
$50 900 900 on the company's property,
which would mean a large reduction
in rates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-28
SMOKE JOB QUIZ
MAY Be REPEATED
Fairness of Question Asked Is
Doubted.

REORGANIZATION OF applicants for
the position of city smoke inspector
may be held at an early date as re-
suit of a conference between Francis
F. Hamilton. building commissioner
and Mayor Shank today.
Question as the fairness of the ques
tons in the examination given to thir
teen men last week was given as the
reason for the suggested quiz That
some of the questions might have been
directed at two or three men who took
the examination was inferred by Ham
ilton, Mayor Shank said.
It was further stated that several
appl cants DID not take the first ex-
am nation because they believed the
job would last only during the Shank
adm nistrat on and they did not I'M
derstand that since the position is un-
der the supervision Of the board of
safety they could not be removed
without proper procedure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-28
Births


Jacob and Mary Kre-h 81 Schiller.
James and Ethel Flanery, 223 E. Nc
Carly.
John and Lola Green. TOO Beecher.
Andrew and Margaret Gaddie, 757 Elder.
Howard and Mary Hynes 1925 Barth
James and Fern Overmln. 40c Terrace.
Don and Mary Fausset. S2S Christian Fl.
Harrison and Katie Teal 235 W. Nc
Carly.
Sherman and Nellie watkins. city hospital.
Clifford and Adelaide Miller. st. Vincent
Hospital.
George end Mary Duncan. 943 Somerset.
Ora and Jean Hancock. 53S n. Good ct,
Arthur nd Nancy Willoughby. 900 y W.
Washington.
Nineteenth
Louis and Ivy Terauue 2742 N Adams.
william and Lille Tower. COS Higb'and.
raleigh and Mary Grimsley. 81. Vincent
Hospital.
George and Helen Tisler, 1888 E. Wash
ineton.
shcrley and Ruth York, 1884 N Holmes.
Carl and Janet Padgett 500 Uden.
Maurice and Ida schwab 2141 Webb.
Lewis and Cora Lloyd city hospital.
Edward and Anna Moskawitz, 1850 s.
East
Harry and syrilda Hubert 22s7 Bloyd
Irl and Mabel Taylor, 1929 Fountain.
Abraham and Hinde Joseph. st. Vincent
Hospital.
and Margaret McNutt. St. Vincent
Hospital
che ter and Marion Cones. St. Vincent
Hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-28
Other Livestock

CHICAGO, Nov. Housekeeping.
S 60 600 m "a 10 RSs RiSasF top
PIG PIG SD .d dR "a go 80 100 az 55 light $3.50
@ S5 light lights. S5.75 q 8 60; heavy pack
ing. smooth, Sd.40 -: packing so"s,
rough, S51b g $40; o killing pigs 50 g g.;
higher killing classes. l3@25c higher :
lpots more on desirable beef helfers light
mand. relatively short fed sold at 50 20 B
10 so; most Ions yeariings $500; some
higher: part prime load angus steers LOU
pounds strong, Sl3: killing quality fairly
good run includes number highly finished
steers; many beef heifers So so Il . 90 loot
7jc higher than week ago. lat cows 94.oO
a so. Gamers higher. bulls strong, vealere
loss desirable kind soc inghsr stockers and
feeders active goa SOC higher for week ;
bulk s. 80 - shesp5nnec sbn,; d D:o90
steady. bulk fat lambs, Sl3@ 1880; Gull
natives mostly S10.21 q 1875; medium to
good fat ewes. $3.50; practically no sales
feeding lambs.
KANSAS CITY, Nov. 2s.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts 4 goo: calves 500, beef steers active
strong TO 15c higher killing oualty plain :;
best native steers. $40; mixed yearlngs 9IV
bulk of short fed 81 80 W9: she-stock steady
to 15c higher; bulk beef cows. $500 e !
odd heads up to SO 20: Gamers mostly 81 q
225; bulls steady: calves steady; stockers
early Gales HoRs-Receipts. 10000; very
slow; packers and shippers bidding S6.50M
$50; on desirable medium weight butchers
higher; 120-150-pound averages 50. 30 u
3 70: packing sows. mostly So q go. Sheep
Receipts 5000; lambs uneven; mostly
steady; stops 25c lower top fed lots ,$l2.65 A;
others. S12 20 6112.40 small punches ma
tives S12 so; sheep steady: fall shorn
wethers, $40.
EAST ST. LOUIS. Nov. 2s.--Cattle-Re-
ceipts 1000: market beef steers steady TO
a shade higher; native beef steers, 1878 %
& SO; yearlings and heifers, IS q .50 cows,
$4l5: gamers and cutters, 81 a $50 {;
calves 50 80; stoc6ers and feeders SIS q 8 80.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000 market 15c TO 25c
higher; heavy, S075@7; medium, 1915 a
7; lights. S615 q 600 light lights. 1915 a
6.25; packing sows. $5.75@6,1O; pigs.
s5.5O@625. bulk, $6.506l6.90 Sheep
Receipts. 500; market lambs 25e to 35c
higher: ewes. So 90 Ql6.50; Gamers and cut
ters, 81 a so; wool lambs, 81 a 1885.
CINCINNATI Nov. 2S.-Cattle-Receipt
800; market, active strong. higher shippers
$3.50 @9;50. CaIves-7-Market. steady; ex.
tras. 50 so a 1880. Hogs-Receipts, $500;
market steady to 5@ 15c higher; good or
choice packers, 81, Sheep--Receipts, 100
market steady: extras 81 a $50. Lambs
Market, strong; fair to good. $12 1880.