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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
PASTOR GIVEN AUTOMOBILE

pr. U. F. GoOdW1n, paStOr or the Westminster Presbyterian church. feels that Santa Claus already has been very good to him. Dr. Goodwin today received an automobile, pre- sented by R. G. Cortner, member of the congregation, as Christmas present. In order that the pastor night have the car to use in making his Christmas calls, the machine was given him today instead of a little later, 1t was explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
SEEK SCHOOL OF TRADES

The industrial committee of the Chamber of Commerce was Friday instructed to list proposed sites for the Alabama School of Trades and In- dustry to show the members of the board of trustees when they come here Janary 9, also to provide enter tainment for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
COURT PROCEEDS SHOWN

According to a report made by Probate Judge J. I. Mcclure the net proceeds from the county court of Lauderdale county between February and December, inclusive, exceeded SS3,0o0, and that this large amount was derived mostly from individuals fined for violation of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
PROMINENT MERCHANT OF TOWN CREEK DIES
J. M. Houston Expires In Birming-
 ham Following Operation

TOWN CREEK. Ala, Dec. 21.- (Special)-J. M. Houston. 65, promi- nent marchant and planter of Town Creek, died in Birmingham infirm- ary December 19. Houston had been in failing health for some time, and went to Birmingham a month ago to try to rebuild his health so he could stand the severe operation through which he went.
 MT Houston was born near Town Creek December ,. 1858. He has been in business in Town Creek for the past 30 years, or longer. He was a steward in the Methodist church and royal Arch Mason. He was for many years a member of the board of education of Lawrence county, hay ing been elected at each succeeding quadrennial election, and was a member of the board at the time of his death. He was also chairman of the local board of trustees. whose duty it is to administer the funds known as the Sixteenth section school fund.
 MT. Houston is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella L. Houston; four sons, w. Lyndon, Henry B., Paul H. aid Leon w. Houston and three daughters. Mrs. B. B. Malone of Liv- ingston, Ala, Misses Elizabeth and Josephine Houston of Town Creek and by two sisters. Mrs. Maggie Starr and Mrs. G. F. Craig of Town Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
MORE ROADS

Three new road projects will be launched shortly after Christmas. Bids will be opened at the state high way department for new construc. tions as follows: December 2S, miles of road in Perry county from Browns station to Uniontown Via Belleview and Layloe. January 4. TOT inc construction of three gaps in the Bee Line highway in Blount county between Garden City and Warrior. az eregating five miles. January ', Coosa county, paving about quar- ter of a mile of road in the town of Goodwater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
CHENAuLT IN RACE

Declaration of the candidacy of William L. Chenault of Russellville, for republican nomination for Presi- dent of the United States was filed Friday with the secretary of state. This is for the primary the second Tuesday in March, 1924. Senator J. Thomas Heflin and John McDuffie, congressman from the First district, also filed their announcements of candidacy to succeed themselves in the democratic Urinary of the second Tuesday in May, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
SEEK ROUTE CARRIER

Bids are sought for carrying the mails from Hillsboro to Moulton, distance of IA miles, for which a contract is to be let soon. The con- tract will call for motor conveyance with two mails daily from April 1 to November 30 of the year and one mail daily for the winter season with horse conveyance. This is con- sidered one of the hardest mail con- tracts in north Alabama to fill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
DIsQUE HIGH WON

ball game of the season by /imn.ing the Piedmont quintet S3 to 23 at the steel plant Y. M. c. A. Thursday night. The visitors looked like a new team and played like champions, but they could not overcome the lead es- tablished by Disque at the start.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
LONG HOLIDAY PERIOD

State officials and employees will have a holiday lasting from Satur- day noon to Wednesday morning. In- structions were issued Friday by Gov ernor Brandon to the effect that the offices of the various departments would be allowed to close Monday and Tuesday for the Christmas holi- day. It is customary for offices at the capitol to close for the day around noon Saturday, which will give them the halliday Saturday and whole days on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as a rest period
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
ELECTED GRID CAPTAIN

Crumpton Gallant Friday was elected captain of the 1924 football team of the Disque High school. He is one of the most popular students and athletes of the school, and his election is said to meet with univer- sal approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
HARTLEY CHOSEN

p. A. Tarpley, well known young business man, formerly of Attalla, Friday assumed his duties as man. ager of the Merchants Credit associa- tion, succeeding Graham Harrison, who died several days ago. MT. Tar pley has been manager of the Annis- ton association, which he organized there six months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
MISS BETHARD DIES

Mss Mamie ! Bethard. well-known local woman, died at her home here shortly after 1 o'clock Friday after noon. Miss Bethard was taken i'll Thursday. suffering an attack of acute indigestion. For tune she seemed to improve, but death came unexpectedly during the afternoon An uncle is the only surviving rela- tive here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEET

annual meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Alabama Reform school for negro juvenile law-breakers was held Friday morning in the office of the governor with Governor Brandon and pr. J. w.. Abercrombie, state sup erintendent of education, present ex- officio members. Other members present were Judge W. H. Thomas of the supreme court, F. J. Cramton, s. Gassett, and M. B. Houghton, busi- ness men of Montgomery and the two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
GETS TWO YEARS

Will Whorton, prominent farmer, was sentenced to two years and two months in the penitentiary Friday afternoon following his conviction of manufacturing whisky. He will take an appeal. The evidence against him was said to be circumstantial. The case was fought with bitterness and it took the jury a full day to reach a verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
OBSERVE NIGHT HOURS

Post offices In both Albany and De- catur are being kept open at night in order to take care of the Christmas rush. The Albany office has been open at night since December IT, while the Decatur post office has fit ted up a special room. on the second floor of the building to take care of the holiday parcel post business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
HuRT IN WRECK

Ernest Jones, 21, Is in a hospital suffering from numerous cuts and bruises as the result of being caught under his car as it turned over on Rainbow drive. It is said he tried to pass around wagon at rapid speed and the car ran into an old field. His inquiries are not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
JOHNSON HEADS LEGION

At the annual election of Mont gomery Camp Mo-. 8, Spanish Ameri- can War Veterans, held Thursday night at the court house, Berto H. Johnson was elected commander. The other officers elected were John l.. Scogin. vice commander; H. A. Me Conville,. junior vice commander; owen Slngletary, officer of the guard ; George Miller, officer of the day, and o. w.. Anderson, trustee. for five years. Plans were discussed con- cernlng the activities of the camp Tor the ensuing year and a prelimin- ary program formulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
RED BAY SENDS DOG

The state pasteur institute received Friday morning a telegram from J. w. Berry of Red Bay which stated that he was sending for examination the head of dog that had bitten one child and several other canineS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
MORE ARRESTS IN
 KILLING FLANNEL ]
Two Men And Two Jugs Are Captured By Colbert
 Authorities
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU 1
 THE AGE HERALD } Sheffield, Ala, Dec. 21

It ls rumored LHaL mOTG aIIesls will be made at an early date in con nection with the killing of Harry s. White, guard at Nitrate Plant No. 1, which occurred about two weeks ago. Two negroes who, officials say, con fessed to killing White, are now in jail in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
SOUTHERN NOT TO SELL

T. S. Kyle, local capitalist, has re- turned from Washington with the re- port that the Southern railway will not put price on the old car works site here, and that the high officials of the road informed him that they intend to put a big manufacturing plant on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

bluff on the south side of the river. This work Is a continuation of the work started some time ago, but dis continued because of work in the pit. A large force of rock men are at work cutting off the face of the south bluff and preparing the key ways, etc, that will constitute the tie of the powerhouse to the rock. This piece of work has right of way over the rest of the job and Is being rushed as speedily as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Mason Campbell escaped from Flat Top mines two weeks ago and en- tered the liquor business at once. He was captured near Montgomery yes- terday and was started at once for the convict mines. Campbell was in possession of small. automobile which contained 40 gallons of corn liquor M. Davis, arrested with Campbell, was held under bond for trial. When Campbell has completed his sentence he will be brought here to stand trial on a charge of vio- lating the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
ORDER. IS AMENDED

Order was Issued Fridav by the Alabama public service commission amending the order. in Docket 4136 prescribing rates on clay, concrete and shale products, so as to make these rates applicable on the -Atlan- tic Coast Line railroad. This was done to correct a clerical error in the previous order whereby tho A. c. l.. had been overlooked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
CHRISTMAS TRAVEL HEAVY

Every incoming train is bringing it's contingent of local young people from the various institutions of learning over the south. Railway of ficials here expressed the belief that the Christmas passenger travel this season Is as heavy if not heavier than 1t has been for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TREE DELIGHTS CHILDREN

A Christmas tree delighted tha children attending the school at Will son Dam this morning. A short pro- hutfon of gifts among the children and their teachers were also fea- lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
PLAN SPECIAL PROGRAM

A special musical program has been arranged for the Sunday morn ing service at the First Methodist church in Sheffield. Mrs. North Dun can of Birmingham is one of the so- loists for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
WOMAN ON CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR DIES
Stroke Of Apoplexy Is Fatal To Mrs. Joe Glover Of Hall County

Special. )-Mrs. Joe Glover, resi- dent of the Mt Hermon neighbor- hood, died at o'clock Friday after noon as the result of a stroke of apoplexy, which she suffered while on her way to Greensboro to do her Christmas shopping.
 Mrs. Glover was accompanied by her husband and only daugh- ter whose marriage was to oc- cur in weeks time. and 1t was to make some final purchases for this daughters wedding that caused the trip to town Friday. Mrs. Glover was in the best of health when she left home Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
STATE FUNDS LATE, 1 BUT TEACHERS PAID
Moulton Banks Aid County Tn Talk ing Care Of Payroll
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAs ID

Although word came late last week from the state that pay for the teachers for December could not be met with state funds earlier than January 10, county funds, supple mented by aid from local bank, al lowed the making of the pay rolls Monday and Tuesday for the. scholas- tic month, ending December IA. Checks totaling $12,3O0 have been mailed out to the teachers of the
 county, with the hope that each teacher will receive the amount due before Christmas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

negro members of the board, Rev. A. F. Owen of Lillian Dungee of Montgomery.
 The total value of farm and truck products raised at the school during the year ending September 30, 1923, was S14,545.50, according to the re- port submitted by J. R. Wingfield. superintendent of the institution. It was also stated in the report that the institution had bought no bread and meat since October and that the boys had learned to live at home. The inmates earned during the year $1,075.60 by helping the farmers in the neighborhood, thus aiding in re- lieving the farm labor shortage.
 Superintendent WiHgfield and his staff were reelected for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
PAROLE GRANTED

Gov. w. w. Brandon .Friday pa rolled Will Holland, sentenced to lS years Imprisonment for second-de- gree murder from DeKalb county Juna 15 1920,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TO RENDER PROGRAM

The annual musical program of the Decatur Baptist choir will be given Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the church auditorium. The Christmas programs of the choir always are q feature of the holiday season here, and it is expected that a large crowd will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Aa Selects Site And Raises Funds For State Agricultural School

the nationwide campaign, which is entering it's fourth year of success ful operation by the Episcopal church in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
PLAY IS PRESENTED

Flight House Man" was the title of a play presented to large crowd at the Masonic theatre Thursday evening by the Ladies Aid society of the West Minister Presbyterian church. The play was directed by Mrs. o. J. Thomas, Mrs. Floyd Knight and Miss Ewell Mae Renegar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
WORDS ARE COSTLY

In the city court this morning Clarence Miller, who had been ar rested charged with disorderly con- duet, pleaded guilty and was fined s20 and costs. Immediately after the mayor fined him he Is alleged to have made threats against the per son responsible for his arrest and the mayor promptly fined him an- other $20 and costs for contempt of court, making his few words costing him $1 each. Unable to make bond he was taken to jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
speakers for the Montgomery meet

speakers for the Montgomery meet ing will include Dr. John W. Aber- crombie, state superintendent of edu- cation, Assistant Superintendent R. E. Tidwell, w. L. Spencer, super visor of secondary education; J. B. Hobdy, director of vocational educa- tion; E. A. O'Neal, president of the Alabama Farm bureau; F. w. Gist, agricultural statistician, and l.. N. Duncan and M. J. Funchess Of the Alabama Polytechnic institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
.opr pRIsoNERs RECEIVED

Seventy nine new prisoners have been received at the state peniten- tiary for December to date, against SO for the entire month of last year. The number of convicts in state DTS ons at present approximates 2'seo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
HOLD SPECIAL SERVICE

Rev. C. Seaman, dean of the Bir- ninrham convocation of the Episco- pal Church and rector of the Episco- pal church at Gadsden. and Rev. V. G. Lowery. dean of the Montgom- cry convocation, conducted a special service at Grace Episcopal church in Sheffield tonight in the interest of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TELEPHONE REPAIR WEEK

The week of January ' to 12 will be observed throughout Lauderdale county as Telephone Repair Week." An effort will be made to put every rural telephone line in good condi- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TEACHER MEETING ANNOUNCED

What IS eXpected 10 De an IIter esting and worthwhile school of in- struction for teachers and of voca- tional agricultural employees tr south Alabama will be held at the state capitol December 31 and January l, while a similar school will be held at Birmingham January 4-5. R. E. Cam mack, state supervisor of agricul- tural education, will direct tho meet ings.
 The meetings are to be held at the beginning of the crop year to ln- struct teachers in plans for the sea- son's work which will be discussed in detail, and a working program arrived at Among those who will assis. in the instruction will be s. l. Chestnut, E. D. Stivers and A. Carnes of the Auburn faculty, While
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
GUARDSMEN FITTED
Oyster Supper Given In Honor Of Tn
 Fort Deposit Rifles

FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, Dec 29.-Last evening Lieut.. John Frank Bates, commander of the Lowndes rifles Alabama national guard, assisted by Lieut.. Carl Golson, complimented the 45 privates of his company. including the town officials of Fort Deposit, by entertaining them at an oyster sup per. given at Crenshaw's cafe, where about sixty covers were laid. The in teior of the cafe was specially decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being red, white and blue.
 Mayor s. II. Reid was the principle speaker of the evening, although sev- eral short talks were made by mem bers of the town council. The fea- ture of the occasion was the drill of these soldiers. Lieutenant Bates was complimented for the behavior, efficiency and appearance of his men, which was unanimously conceded 100 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
MrTsT SERVE SENTENCE

Ernest Wright, 16-yearold high school boy, must serve 80 days at hard labor and pay fine of $100 on | charge of manslaughter following his trial in recorders court. Wright was charged with causing the death of Mrs. Florina Loeb. who was struck by his automobile several days ago and died after several days surfer in Wright gave notice of appeal to t.e circuit court. He contended that the accident was unavoidable and that he was blinded by rain and did not see Mrs. Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
STEAM sHovELs AT WORK

One of the large steam shovels at Wilson dam has been put to work re- moving the earth from the top of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
AUTOMOBILE WRECKED
 BY SPEEDING TAXICAB
Negro Driver Fails To Slow Down Before Or After Accident
 MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
A66 -AAAbAafAASD Florence, Ala, Dec. q

Last night as William Nolen was returning to his home on the Chis- holm road, his car was knocked into ditch by a speeding taxi driven by negro. MT. Nolen, seeing the speeding car approaching, slowed down and pulled to the side of the road. The other car failed. to slow down, either before or after striking the car of MT. Nolen, which was badly wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
HIGH SCHOOL, WINS

Last evening on the campus of the Lowndes County High school, which was brilliantly lighted with numer- ous electric lights, the high school quintet of basketball players. put up hard fight for the championship against splendid selected team com- posed of the town boys. At the close of the contest it was found that the towns team went down in defeat to the tune of 12 to IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
PLAN WELFARE CONFERENCE

The executive committee of the Alabama conference of social work will meet at the office of Mrs. L. B. Bush, president of the conference, and director of the state child well fare department, on December 2S. Plans will be considered for the an nual meeting of the conference to be held at Tuscaloosa March 9-11. It is hoped to make this the biggest thing of its kind ever held in Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
ACH0OLs CLosEn

Both the Lowndes County High and
 the Fort Deposit grammar schools closed Thursday for ten days in- termission during the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
STOCK PERMIT ISSUED

The Alabama public service com mission today issued an order au- thorizing the Birmingham Water Works company to issue and sell s500,000 worth of per cent pre- ferred stock. Funds so derived are to be used for various extensions and improvements in 1924, according to the petition presented by the com pany Thursday requesting permission to sell the stock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

A Cincinnati man who expected a
street car to detour around his auto
will recover, doctors think.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06
THE REAL YOU

Some of us have our music In our souls instead OF In our
voices, says David Gibson, dean of business writers. So, in
the last analysis, we're all great singers. All we lack is the
power of expression-a certain mechanical arrangement Of
flesh in the throat.
The real you is revealed in what you like and appreciate,
rather than what you can do.
We're all singers, were all dancers, we're all artists.
Maybe we cannot paint a picture. But our souls have the
artistic sense-the desire to paint, also appreciation of art
when we view it at the museum. Flattering to the vanity,
but true.
All of us are inwardly clever, artistic, shrewd, wise and
good. But only a few OF us can express what we feel. The
rest "can't get it out It's like a cork in a bottle.
You are reminded of this when a friend, with a voice like
fling a saw, tries to convey to you a melody he has heard and
which he is carrying in his soul. He has the message, all
right, but he can't get it across.
Wisdom resides in every soul. Socalled knowledge and
education merely are spades with which we uncover our
hidden wisdom. The uncovering, we call developing" But
the real power is there all the time, latent, dormant, other
wise there wouldn't be anything to develop.
We all have evil streaks in our makeup. The people we
call good are the ones with the ability to keep their evil
natures unprecedented up. Others haven't yet found
the key, so the evil runs at large
Good lies buried, dormant, in our makeup, same as evil.
1t also has to be uncovered (developed). A more diff
cult job in some cases than others.
Often it takes a heavy blow-sorrow or misfortune-to
bring out our better selves. our finer emotions. And some
times the same sorrow or misfortune sets loose the evil nature
instead of the good. The qualities, good or bad. were there
all the time waiting to be brought forth.
Theoretically you may disagree with some of this reason
ing. But you cannot disagree with the great truth lurking
in the background. That truth is this: In the makeup Of
marvellous abilities. To bring these out is the problem of
life, Of success, of happiness, of destiny.
The Real You is a vast storehouse of treasures, waiting
to be opened.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06
TACKLING THE BOY PROBLEM

1 The Perth Amboy Rotary Club has picked out an excellent line
bf work to be carried on during the coming year. While the club
will play it's part in all civic movements, it will concentrate on the
matter Of delinquent boys-youngsters who have got in bad' and
who need some friendly advice and some encouragement to set
them straight once more.
The talk given by Recorder Pickersgil on the subject of
bows before the club last Wednesday was a great inspiration. The
study Of the situation already made by the committee that has di-
rect charge Of the work has brought out some startling facts as to
as they exist here. That it is time something was done
to rescue these boys is apparent and the Rotary Club has taken up
the task.
1t would be hard to find an organization better fitted to do
this woEAhan the Rotary Club, made up, as it ID, OF mango the
Heading industrial, business and professional men Of this vicinity.
zIf these men enter into the spirit Of the movement as true Rotar-
ans. and there is every reason to believe that they will, the bad
y problem in Perth A4Rax i going 70 BE- largely aolzsd II