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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
INTERESTED IN BILL

The paSSaBe m the senate or Sen- ator Inzer's bill seeking to permit Alabama City and other towns to vote on raising their tax rates, has caused much interest here, cspe- cially among the business men of Alabama City. Mayor Burns said Saturday that, while it Is town of 5000 people and has school en- rollment of HOO, it does not own 8 single school building. One splen- fdid building is owned by big cot ton mill and two now being erected will be under the same ownership and will call for s2,500 yearly out of the city treasury as rent. Mayor Burns states the one-half of 1 per cent now levied Is not sufficient to provide the people of the town with adeuuate protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE- HERALD Decatur. Ala. Sept, 6 ]

The whir-r-r of the cotton gins again this week brought a forceful remainder of local residents that the fall season is at hand. The cotton crop this year is about two weeks late in north Alabama, but with the initial bales already here, ginned and sold, the staple is expected to be seen on local streets in increasing quantities next week.
 Merchants have prepared for 8 big fall business and stocks here are said to be as large, if not longer, than at the opening of any previous fall season.
 The farmer. while somewhat disap- pointed over the prospects for a big yield of cotton, probably is in better condition, financially, this year than he has ever been, except during the height of the boom days of the war.
 All during the summer there has been a ready cash market here for all varieties of farm produce, toma- toes particularly bringing premium. Wise farmers have taken advantage of this opportunity to keep them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
FARM BUREAU MEETS

Tuscaloosa farm bureau met Satur- day morning and disposed of a large amount of business. The president, J. Collier Foster presided and read the prize list for the county fair and explained to the new members how and where to deliver their cotton. Winter cover crops were discussed and 100 signs were ordered from the state farm bureau to be placed in front of the farmers homes, show ing they are members of the organi- zation. Arrangements were made for the cooperative shipment of 8 car load of hogs and cattle to be sent to market within the next 10 days. Tit was announced that 30 new mem bers had joined the bureau this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

EAvIE k. LEE Of FaIco, Ala,
 who enlisted in the navy Ut Bir- AA mingham, was sent to the naval training stat!on at Great Lakes, H., where he was chosen henor man of his company after completing the training period. He was in competi- tion with men from all over the United States. Lee will. be going to sea very soon now, and will probably be cruising around in the Caribbean sea this winter, where swimming in clear, blue water is a daily event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
HOTEL DESTROYED IN FIRE AT GEORGIANA
Grocery, Cafe And Blacksmith Shop
 Are Also Destroyed

CEORGIANA, Ala, Sept. S.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire)-A disastrous fire which swent the business section at an early hour Saturday morning destroyed four buildings, among them the Magnolia hotel. Cooks gro- cery, Taylor's cafe and a black smith shop. When discovered the blaze had gained such headway as to be irresistible in it's advance. Noth- ing was saved in the four buildings and owners have been unable to esti- mate the loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
COTTON CROP SORRY

Reports from travellers in Morgan and surrounding counties are not en- courging for the cotton crop. Wet weather, the continual returns of the leaf worm, despite the poison used against him and the ever present boil weevil are blighting hopes for a good cotton yield. The rains are causing the cotton about to open to mold and decay. The leaf worm is still eating the new leaves almost as fast as they appear, and where the boil squares have formed the weevil is on the spot ready to destroy them. Many able judges of cotton condi- tions say that not more than a third of a crop will be made in many north Alabama counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
SEEKS OPENING DAY

Official announcement was made here Saturday by superintendent W. w. Benson of the Decatur city school that all schools will be opened on September IT, the day set for the opening of the Albany schools. Super intendent Ralph w. Cowart form erly of the Alabany schools. will take a post graduate course this year at Columbia university. which will lead to a P. H. degree. Mir. Cowart has sent out a strong letter to the 42 teachers of the schools formerly in Albany, who were under his direction for the past six years. asking their full CO., operation with Superintendent Benson. Mir. Cowart is expected to retain his residence here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
STUDY YEAST BREADS

plate luncheon was served at the Ashland Pharmacy tea room last night by the ladies who have been working in yeast breads for the past month there under the auspices of the county home demonstration agent, Miss Sarah E. King. The af- fair was purely social, with the hus- bands, young men, friends and house guests. Miss King, Mir. White, the farm agent. and Dr. Hinds of Auburn were introduced and made appro- priate talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
POWER COMPANY WILL
 SOON REACH BREWT0N
President Martin Promises To Ex-
 tend Power Lines

-BREWTON, Ala, Sept. 8.-Special Leased Wlre)-Accepting a specal invitation of the Rotary club, Presi- dent John W. Martin and Thomas Bragg. district supervisor of the Alabama Power company. promised the organization that the company would enter Brewton with it's pow CT lines.
 The power line will reach to the Gulf, the officials assured the Ro- tarians Cooperation in cheap cleo trie power was assured the Brew ton club. Following the luncheon, special films showing the develop ment of Alabama were shown by power company representatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
SCHOOLS RENOVATED

UNION SPRINGS. Ala. Sept. IT. Especial Leased Wire. .)-The public schoola buildings of Union Springs have undergone a course of repair and general renovation. A new heat ing apparatus has been installed and other needed improvements and con- veniences have been added. Both buildings are now in splendid condi- ton and present a neat and attractive appearance. The prospects are bright for a successful school year with an unusually large enrolment. The 1923-24 term will open Monday, September 10. with a general assem- bly, of the schools. board of education aud patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

sTORK PAYS VISIT Mir. and Mrs. w. Dexter Jackson announce the birth of a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
SCHOUOLS BEGIN TERM
Many Attending Opening Exercises
 Of HnIeyviiIe High

HALEYVILLE, Ala, Sept. S.-- Special )--An event of great inter est to the citizens of this city and surrounding territory was the open ing on Monday of the Haleyville high and public schools. The open ing exercises were held In the audi torium of the school building and were largely attended by patrons and frineds of the school.
 Superintendent L. c. Fitts, in an interesting speech, made 1t clear that the entire faculty was going to try to measure up to the responsibili- ties it had undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
NAME IS SHORTENED
WOmen's College Exercises a Wom
 ans PrerOgatives

MONTEvALLO, Ala, Sept. S.<tSpe- cial. )-Presiden Palmer has received notice that the bill introduced by Representative Luck to change the name of the Alabama Technical In- stitute and College for Women tC Alabama college" has passed the senate, and by this time has no doubt received the approval of the gover- nor. Thus the longest name for any college in this state has been changed to the shortest possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
PLAN SPEAKING PROGRAM

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will have a speaking program at it's meeting next Wednesday night Prof Lee Bidgood of the university win discuss the Greco-Italian con troversy. Judge Fleetwood Rice will talk on the value of the vote and Con gressman W. B. Oliver will speak on a subject selected by himself. The university jazz band will render sew eral selections and vocal solo by Mrs. J. A. Anderson will be the mu- sical features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
REyIyAL UNDER WAY

First Baptist church in this city Rev. V. c. Kincaid, the pastor. preached the first three sermons, as the evangelist, Dr. Raleigh Wright, was unavoidably detained and did not reach the city until Monday aft ernoon. preaching his initial sermon that evening. The singer, MT. w. c. Grindel, was painfully injured in an automobile accident and was unable to come to fill his engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
 HERSHEY TO PREACH

CITRONELLE. Ala, Sept. B. Special Leased Wire.)-A special meething which will be conducted here by Rev R. G. Hershey of Bir- mingham will begin at the Chau- tauqua Monday night. All churches will unite in the services. Arrange ments have been made to bring in people from all parts of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
HAVE NEW FIRE TRICK

The new fire truck for which an order was placed early in the spring was delivered to the city last week, and, in several demonstrations. has met all requirements and proved it's worth as a flre-fighting apparatus of the latest type. The new truck was purchased at cost of $3,5o0, and is the gift of citizens of Fort Payne and w. B. Davis. president of w. B. Davis & Son, local hosiery manu- facturers. In accepting the new truck, the city council passed reso- lutions extending thanks to the Civi- tan club fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
TUSCALOOSA GOES TOP IN DRIVE FOR JAPANESE RELIEF
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU TIE AGE-HERALD

While some of the cities are pre- pairing to make the drive to raise their quota of the Japanese relief fund, Tuscaloosa went over the top in her quota of one thousand dol lars. It was announced Saturday night by Clifton H. Penicl~ chair man of the committee in charge of the campaign. The committee is greatly pleased with the results as most of the money was secured by personal appeal through the press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
REV. RENFROE FOUND
Whereabouts Of Missing Minister
 KIapsman Not Revealed

hIaukuan NOt tteNeuleu
 AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. S.-Rev. John T. Renfro, missing minister and member of the Ku Klux Klan, has been located by rangers it was an- nounced at ranger headquarters. The minister's whereabouts were not made known.
 Ther Rev. Renfro, whose home Is at Sinton, Texas, has been bissing since August 22. He was last seen in San Antonio. according to infor- nation here. Announcement that he had been located was made by Ma jor Charles M. Crawford, assistant adjutant general. Appeal had been made to the state authorities to as- sist in locating the missing lecturer, 1t was learned today.
 Renfro's whereabouts will be kept secret to prevent development oe any difficulties, Crawford said, mad in- terference with his return to his home A brother of the missing minister has been sent to get him, 1t was stated. No further action In the case is probable by the state, it 1as said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
l SIOO,OOO HOSIERY MILL ANNOUNCED
 FOR TUSCALOOSA
Teacher Training School To Be Held At Fort Payne.
 Have New Truck

FORT PAYNE, Ala. Sept. S.-(Spe- cial )-Erection of the branch hos tery mill which w. B. Davis & Son of Fort Payne will build in Tuscaloosa will begin in that city within a few weeks, it Is understood. The new plant will cost with equipment over s1OO 900 and will be valuable ad- dition to the Tuscaloosa industries. al the Davis firm is one of the larg- est hosiery manufacturers n this section, operating branch mills at Gadsden and Attalla, Ala. and Kingsport, Tenn, in addition to the main plant in Fort Payne.
 TO HOLD CLASS FOR TEACHERS
 A full week of teacher training work for all who will take part will be given at the Baptist church, be- ginning tomorrow, according to an nouncement. of the pastor, Rev. s. A. Taylor. Miss Alice Stockton of the Alabama State Sunday School asso- citation will be in charge of the work, and on Sunday afternoon will speak to a mass meeting at the church. On Monday night Mrs. II. D. Huffaker or Chattanooga will speak on Chris tian Citizenship and the Sunday School" while Dr. w. R.. Rlgell of Gadsden will speak on "The Work and the Worth of the Organized Bi- ble Class" on Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
TO ERECT GARAGE

The property purchased Thursday by Velo Lary, James Austin and J. C. Persons from Mrs. Annie King Harris will be converted into ga rage, it was announced today by the new owners. The building will cost $20.000 and when completed will be occupied by the Austin Motor com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
COLONEL HOWARD TO SPEAK

Col. M. W. Howard, founder of the newly opened Master school on Look out mountain, will be the guest Of the Kiwanis club of Rome, Ga. next week, at which time the moving pie ture, "The Bishop of the Ozarks, from the book of the same name by Mir. Howard, will be shown at prominent theatre of that city. MT. Howard was born in Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MANAGES POWER PLANT

Donald Parker of this city has been selected by the Alabama Power com pany to take charge of the light and water plant which the company took Mir. Parker is an experienced elec- trician and has been in the employ of the company at other places for sev- eral months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
ROAD OFFICIALS ENTERTAINED

A party of 90 representatives of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad ar rived in Troy Friday morning in spe-
 ciol cars from Florida. The assistant fraeight traffic manager was with the party which was met at the de- got by the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and Pike County Chamber of Com merce and given a ride over the city. Later the party motored to Brun- dldge. They left for the east later,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
NEW OWNERS PLAN ENLARGEMENT OF TWO ICE PLANTS
AttaIIa And GadSden Plants To Be Modernized, Says
 Announcement
GADSDEN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD { Gadsdeu. Ala Sent Q

Announcement was made Saturday that the new owners of tho lee plants at Attalla and Gadsden will enlarge and modernize them. New tank capacity, new cans and a new engine will be added at Gadsden, in creasing the capacity from 70 to 110 tons daily. The Attalla plant will be electrified and the capacity will be slightly increased. The improve ments will be completed within a short time, 1t Is stated.
 The Davis-Alcott hosiery mill, which has been partly Idle for two weeks, will resume operations Mon day, September IT. The plant has been running on short time and with only a skeleton crew in order to make some repairs and to get out some special orders. When 1t starts again it will be at full tilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
DROWNS IN RIVER
Fulton Mans Body Recovered From
 Tombfgbee River

FULTON Ala, Sept. S.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Jumping from & barge into the Tombigbee river while on swimming party, Bert William son, a former resident of this place was drowned at Demopolis, according to information received here. The body was recovered four miles from the spot where the drowning occurred.
 Young Williamson had been in Demopolis only a few days. The burial was held in Demopolis We'd nesday. Besides his mother he leaves three sisters and two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
ERECTINC NEW SCHOOL

The new school building under con struction in Mitchells beat will be ready for occupancy about January l. The building is being erected at cost of $5,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
TUSCUMBIA GROWING
TUSCUMBIA BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Il l.. o

Much improvement of property IS being done in Tuscumbia and houses being built to accommodate the in Aux of people. Several new busi- ness houses are being constructed. o. B. Clark has just completed three modern store buildings on Main street with offices above. Lots are being graded and contractors en- gagged to erect the new National Bank building on Main street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
JESUIT PRIEST DIES
Was In Charge Of Mission Work In
 Mobile Diocese

MOBILE, Ala, Seept.i S.-Rev. Fa- ther Ambrose Fontane, s. J., 70 years old. veteran Jesuit priest, of Spring Hill college. and in charge of mis- sion work in this diocese, formerly of New Orleans, died here today, Fa- ther Fontane was a native of France and would have celebrated his golden jubilee as a Jesuit next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
WOMAN PAINFULLY HURT

Mrs Victoria Rainey, 61 years old, was painfully injured Friday near her home, four miles from Cotton dale, when 8 mule she was driving became frightened and threw her from the buggy. Mrs. Rainey was brought to Tuscaloosa Saturday for treatment and while she Is consider ably bruised no bones are broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
HOME FROM VACATION

Rev. William Duncan. pastor of the Presbyterian church, and his wife and daughter have returned from their vacation trip through Georgia and the Carolinas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
BOIL WEEVlL POISONED
Clay County Farmer Shows What Can
 He Done To Protect Crop

ASHLAND, Ala, Sept. S.-(Spe- cial.)--L. J. Trammel. a farmer resid- ing near Lineville, has so success fully poisoned the boil weevil. his cotton field Is attracting considera- ble attention. He has applied calcium arsenate every five days more or less and won the battle over the pest to such an extent the contrast between his field and those adjoining is so great 1t affords a wonderful demon stration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
nIRnCrnRs ro MEEr

The directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday night. The most important matter to come Central college, which occupied the old state capitol, recently destroyed by fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
HuI,n wITHOUT BAIL

Dewey Hardin. IS years old, charged with highway robbery, was rcmanded to jail without bond by Judge Williams at Guntersville Fri dpy. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and serve six months at hard labor on the charge of car rying concealed weapons. It Is al leged that he robbed man on a highway near Guntersville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
DIES OF HEART TRoUBLn

James Carter Burnett, prominent citizen of East Gadsden, died Friday night of heart trouble. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 o'clock. Burial will fol- low at Forrest cemetery. Mir. Bur nett was 65 years old and is sur vived by his widow and seven chill dTen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
rRECyrs RUNGALOW

W. " Haley is having erected on the Word property, which he re- gently purchased, a pretty bungalow, which is soon to be completed and ready for occupancy. He and his son. Wallace, expect to build three or four more residences In that sec ton of the city at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCREASE
 YOUR VIG0R IN "A HOURS?

If you are only half a man, suffering from lost vitality. will send you a liberal sample of the famous Potene Compound under plain wrapper. and prepaid. to prove that you can feel 20 years younger Don't send any money-just your name and address to H. c. Haist. 92s4 Coca Cola Building. Kansas City. Mo. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
NEGRO ADULTS TAUGHT

Ten adult schools for negroes which have been conducted in Bullock coun- ty for the past month. closed on Au gust S1. A meeting was held at the First Baptist church at which were gathered all students and teachers from the four schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
HELD BY COUNTY
Willinghim To Be Given Hearing
 First Monday In October

TROY. Ala, Sept. S.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Willlam Willingham, alleged to have attempted to rob Pike county officer, was turned over to county authorities today for a hearing te first Monday in De- tober. He was transferred from the city prison to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
BODY sEEN IN CREEK

Reports were receiVed here Iate Saturday afternoon that the body of a man, fully dressed. had been seen floating in Big Wills creek near Attaila. It was said the body was rapidly moving down stream. A searching party was sent out from the city just before night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
oPp MAN HONORED

OPP, Ala, Sept. S.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Gus> J. Bryan, commander of the Gold Star post, American Legion, of this city. was elected state vice commander at the Alabama conven- ton at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
IOvELACE-wEBBER

The marriage of Andrew Lovelace of this city and Miss Frances Web Der of Cullman. Ala, was an inter- esting event of Sunday. The mar riage occurred at the Methodist par sonage in Addison. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
uO,IE REMOnEIED

Among the many pretty homes in Haleyville is that of M. Feldman, on Ninth avenue. which has recently been remodeled. additions made and neatly repainted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

Miss Ada Drake left today for Sip sey, Ala, where she has accepted a position as teacher in the public school. Cecil Crow left Tuesday for Maryville, Tenn, where he will re- enter college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
WEDDING ANNOUNCED
Carnley-Kendrick Wedding To Take
 PIace Al EIba

ELIZA, Ala, Sept. S.-(Special.)- Judge and Mrs. J. A. Carnley of El- ba, Ala, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Josephine" to Terry D. Kendrck. The marriage will be sol -s emnized on October IT at their home. Ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
nTEs oF DIPHTHERIA

Margie, 16month- old daughter Of U. s. Jester died Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock as the result Of an att tack of dlphtheria and meningitis. She was sick for only four hours. It is said. The funeral was conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev J. E. Lowery and Rev. W. NJ. Harris, burial following at Forrest cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
TAKEN TO MEMPHIS

Harold Rogers, son of J. M Rogers, who has been very i'll, has been re- moved from Tuscaloosa to Memphis where he will undergo treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
CITy scHoOI.s opEN

The Tuscumbia city schools opened yesterday with the largest enrolment in the history of the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
RACK EROM GROTrO MEET

J. D. Hudson, T. G. Grower and L. F. Adams returned Saturday from Birmingham, where they attended the Kamram Grotto initiation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
FRUITHURST PLANS FAIR
Exhibition Will Re Made Count!

HEFLIN, Ala. Sept. 9.-(SpeciaD Fruithurst fair will be county wide this year, and not merely commu- nifty fair. Attractive premiums for best exhibits will be offered and poultry and hogs will be made a speciality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
Iohn c. Coleman. chief deputy ot

John c. Coleman, chief deputy of the state law enforcement squad, and Sheriff Camp and deputies cap tured two SO-gallon stills in Dekalb county Friday. They arrested Boss Jones as the alleged operator of one of them and Bob Jones, who at tempted to shoot Mir. Coleman, ac-' cording to the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

Alaska's bounty law has caused the death of more than 12,000 eagles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
w. ID. EoIMAR BURIED

W. D Folmar, a brother of w. B. Folmar, banker of Troy, was buried Saturday morning at Elam cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
BOND Us GRANTED

Judge Woodson J. Martin Saturday granted Albert Williams bond in the sum of $6500. although the latter Is serving a six to eight year sen tence in the penitentiary for for gery. When Williams was convicted last spring he elected to go to Kill by prison rather than lie in jail awaiting the result of an appeal to was that a person under sentence of five years or more, could not be al- lowed bond. Three weeks ago the legislature made the limit 10 years and Williams lawyer immediately filed petition for bond. The state resisted the petition on the ground that the constitution forbids a retro active law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

United States has five times many kinds of fishes as Europe.