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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
FUNERAL SERVICE IS
 HELD FOR PINKERT0N
Former Offenders Sit Beside Opera
 tives Of Detectives Agency

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-William Allan Pinkerton never brought an offender to justice without a sense of regard for the culprit, Rev. John Timothy Stone said today in the funeral al dress for the deceased detective.
 There are those today said Rev Mir Stone, whom he brought to jus tice, but whose friendship he won and whom he inspired to better lives
 Ut is one of the attributes of God that he hates sin and loves tho sinner"
 Beside the former offenders flo whom Rev. Mir. Stone referred sal veteran opera tives of Mir. Pinkcrton agency, square jowled and grizzled.
 In recognition of MT Pinkeitpn' Scottish parentage, 'Loch- Lomond was sung as part of the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MUCH MAIL HANDLED

The annual Christmas rush at the Fairfield post office has fairly be- gun. Mrs. Ada Burks, postmaster, was Saturday engaged in directing the rapid deliveries of mails and it is believed the local force will be able to so expedite the mails as to make a record for deliverances this year. The package mail and perishable matter is being handled so that Santa Claus will be at every home at this time if possible. It was stated Sat urday that the indications were that this year all records in volume of mail handled would be broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CHRISTMAS FOR NURSES

Student nurses at the Employees hospital will be given Christmas party by the hospital authorities, it was announced Saturday. The party, including a Christmas tree, is an an- nual custom at the hospital. The tree this year will be erected is the enclosed porch on the roof and many friends will be asked to partake of the entertainment of the evening. The affair will be arranged by pr. Glasgow, superintendent of the hos pital, and his assistants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CENSUS UNDER WAY

The fact that the federal govern ment will take census of Fairfield has no special signifiance, it was stated here Saturday. Congressman Huddleston introduced the measure at the request of local officials, and it is to be done to reassure the city as to the legality of some bonds to be issued later. The law regulates the issue according to population, and the city believes it has a sufficient number of inhabitants to warrant the iSena
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Total subscriptions to the Commu- nity Chest were gathered together here Saturday and sent to the Blr- mingham Headquarters. The exact amount subscribed in Ensley was not given out but 1t is stated that it measured up to the expectation of those in charge of the drive. It is understood that the employees of the Ensley industries subscribed liberal- ly and that the total sum secured from EnsleY was large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MAsONs RETURN

Gregg Robins and Frank Burton, officers of the local lodge of Masons, returned Friday from Montgomery, where they attended the Grand lodge meeting All of the visitors were taken to the Masc nic Home at Mont gomery and entertained by the resi- dents of that institution. It is stated that few, if any, Masonic institutions is quite as dear to the heart of Ma mons in this state as the home in the capital.
 The business me etings of the Grand lodge were enjoyed, according to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
OFFICERS MAKE HAUL .
Two Cars And Liquor Captured In
 Raids

L. Ellzey and c. 0. Flames. cal officers seized a Studebaker car and B gallons of homemade rye whisk at d garage on Second avenue near Fifteenth street Friday evening. The arrested w. H. Cannon, w. D. Cross C. NJ Smith and a negro, George Smith. The men were standing on the running board of the car at the time of the arrest.
 At their trial before Judge Burn Cannon claimed ownership of thr whisky. He was fined s100 and costs The car is being held by the police. Smith, Cross and the negro were re leased.
 Saturday morning. deputy sheriffs captured Ernest Maddox, a Ford car and 55 gallons of whisky at the same place. Maddox was placed in the coun ty jail and the car confiscated. Bond for Maddox was set at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
.W00DMEN ELECT
C. E. Suttles sIs Chosen Consul Com
 mander At Marion

MARION, Ala, Dec l5.- (Spcrial1 Marion Camp No. B. Woodmen of the World, held their annual election ,ef officers this week. with the follow ing result: Consul commander. C. L. Suttles; adviser lieutenant. John A Howell; banker J. Emmett Pope: clerk. J. NJ. Rogers: escort. Lanaf Scott; watchman. Jeff Blackburn sentinel Max Harris; camp physl clans. Dr. (. B. Robinson and l}r Edward Swann; trustee, ]. Emmets Pope After the election a bana1et was held at the Collas cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
AUTO INJURIES TWO
J. W. Byerse And Son In Collision
 Sntmrdny Night

J. W. Byers, 719 Twenty fifth street, north, driver for the Ideal Laundry company. and his 12-year- old son, John, were slightly injured at S:30 o'clock Saturday night at Seventh avenue and Eighteenth street when their wagon was struck by an automobile.
 According to hospital authorities, Byers said the driver of the auto mobile, after wrecking the wagon, cut out his lights and sped ahead without stopping to find out the damage he had done. Mr. Byers and his son walked to the Birmingh m General hospital, where they had their injuries dressed, and returned home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CONTRACT FOR MAIL RoUTs.

The postoffice department has an nounced that an examination for Waf ft carrier for the star route from Ma rion to Heiberger will be held ef January 15. Sealed proposals will h. received al that time. The length uf the route is ten and a half miles and the salary S912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MAS0NS PLEASED BY. WORK THE OF DEMOLAY
Boys Confer Degrees Without Re
 ferring To Rituals

Seventy-five boys Friday were initiated in the Birmingham order of DeMolay at a huge ceremonial at the Masonic temple. Approximately 900 members of the order, thirty third degree Scottish Rite Masons and number of Master Masons wit messed the comforting of the degree and declared it one of the most beau tiful and perfect ceremonials they had witnessed.
 Preceding the conferring of the degrees on the candidates they were served banquet by the ladies of the Eastern Star, under the direction or DICK Venable and Harry Lesher.
 When the banquet had ended the party adjourned to the Scottish Rite rooms where the work of conferring the degrees began The team under the direction of Richmond Beaty as master councillor, went through the long ceremonies without single hitch. AS departure from estab- lished habit. the ceremonies were carried through without a single reference to the book of ritual. Much credit for this perfect work IS given to J. c. Blackwell, who is in charge of instructing the boys.
 During intermissions several mem- bers of the thirty third degree spok e. commenting the work of the boys and the principles of the organiza- ton. They told w. A. Currie. deputy councillor of the state of Alabama that before witnessing the cere- monies Friday night they had no idea of the nature of the work that the boys were doing. Praises were lavished on the boys for the way the work was put on. and the living principles they adopted when they joined the character building or saniztion, were highly commended. the sale of the present site a large portion of the necessary funds can be provided without invading that margin between the present county indebtedness and the constitutional limit. On account of the fact that the court house site has grown to be valuable real estate, but totally in- adequate for it's requirements, I re- iterate that it is very fortunate tna. a site has ben secured at reason able price that is much more desir- able as a court house site and the funds from the sale of the old prop erty can be used to supplement the amount necessary to construct the new building.
 Received Final Deed.
 Just few days ago. Mir. Huey said, i've received the final deed con- veying Block 22 to the county. The majority of the board of revenue deemed it the better part of busI- ness wisdom to proceed at once to formulate plans to Utilize the prop erty. A large investment should not remain idle any longer than neces- sary. Some months will naturally pass before plans can be perfected; and if any wrong has been done the people will have an opportunity to redress it if, in their wisdom, the plan is not good one. The people believe in progress. I believe they want representatives to use tAeir own personal judgment, and after all, 1 firmly believe they prefer an official who will make decision even if some of the people think it a wrong decision"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ALABANA.s BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Donald's pupils celebrated Alabama's 104th. birthday on Friday with the following program:
 "Alabama Creed" Pupils. Roll call, Famous Alabamians. Song, Amer ica the Beautiful" Reading, "The Conquered Banner" Lorene Jackson. Song, "Alabama. "Short History of Alabama" Julia Yenni Violin solo, Rose Mae Wilhite. Jokes, scouts, pupils. Alabama Products" Bill McEVers. Piano solo, southern Folk Songs" Macie Thompson.
 An attractive feature of the occa- sion was, the cake given to the class by Mrs. Schaffner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MRS. sEARsON ENTERrAINs

Mrs. Robert G. Searson was a gracious hostess Monday evening to the members of the Altar society of St. Katherine's church. The meeting was opened with a brief business session, Mrs. w. A. McArdle, the president, presiding.
 During a pleasant social hour mu- sic and progressive conversation was enjoyed. At the close of the ap- pointed hour the hostess served a tempting ice course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MRS. DEAToN ENTERTAINED

Mrs, Deaton entertained the South side circle Tuesday afternoon at her home on Fiftieth avenue. Mrs. Mo Glawn, chairman, presided over the meeting, The mission study was con ducted by Mrs. NJ. Rhoda. During the social hour, the hostess served refreshments to 15 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
BACHELoRs TO MEET

President J. Thomas Endsley has issued a call for a meeting of the Bachelors club in William Jones store Monday evening. The nature of the business to be handled was not dis closed, although it was rumored that the bachelors plan a Christmas party and want to make the arrange ments Monday night if possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CHEST DRIVE CONCLUDED

The drive for the Community Chest was concluded here Saturday and the report forwarded to the Birmingham offices. A gratifying sum was raised in Fairfield in which all business men and residents shared. The com mitteemen express their appreciation for the cooperation given them dur ing the drive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
the returned delegates, and many pleasant sessions held.
MEETING POSTPONED

The meeting of the Fairfield Par ent-Teacher association will be held next Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock in- stead of Friday. which is the cus- tom. The change was made on ac- count of the fact that the schools dis miss Friday and many of the teach CTS want to be away from the city during the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
FAIRFIELD SOCIETY
BOOKLOyER CLIIB

The BooiSlover club met at the home of Mrs. c. J. Donald Tuesday. After the business session, presided over by Mrs. T. A. Newbold. president of the club, the following program was enjoyed: Paper. "Why Shakes peare Endures," by Mrs. E. W. Bliss, and the reading of the late play, will Shakespeare" by Mrs. C. L.. Foster.
 During the social hour, the hostess served a delicious salad course to members and her guest, Mrs. s. S. Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CHURCH ADDITION READY

The first unit of the First Presby- terian church being erected here is being rushed to completion and it was stated Saturday that the room would be completed during the early part of the week. The brick work, which is among the most attractive here, was practically completed Saturday all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CONDUCT DRIVE

The Brotherhood class of the Christian church, taught by Samuel C. King, are conducting a contest for new members and it is stated large attendance is expected at the Sunday school Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CREEL IN HOSPITAL

Shivers Greet, one of Marion young business men, was stricken with appendicitis yesterday and rushed to Selma for treatment. la. underwent an operation and is dpins we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TO HONOR TEACHERS

Mrs. W. L. George will be hostess at reception Thursday afternoon at her home on Highland avenue, honor ing the teachers of the Pratt City school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
PRATT CITY
ADULT DEPARTMENT MEETS

The Cosmopolitan, Berean, T. E. L., and the Brides class, comprising the adult department of the Sunday school, held an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday evening at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. T c. Wyatt. Splendid reports were made from each of the classes. Plans were made for a Christmas party, to be given in the church parlors during the holidays with Mrs. c. H. Gillian as chairman. A splendid representation of the classes was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The w. M. S. of the Ensley Baptist church will hold their general meet ing Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. L. l.. Gwaltney will tell about hls trip to Stockholm.
 Members of the Girls auxiliary or the Ensley Baptist church invite all the ladies of the w. M. s. and others who are interested to meet with them next Wednesday afternoon at 5'3o o'clock in tn old pastorium.
 Sunbeam Band of the Ensley Bap- tist church will meet Monday after- noon at o'clock.
 Those taking part in the Christmas pagent,. to be held at the Ensley Baptist church, are asked to remem- Der the rehearsals Wednesday night at S:15 and Friday night at 7;S0 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
PERSONALs

Mrs. J. G. Washington will be the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. w. ]. Syx, while her husband is on on extended cruise with his ship.
 Mrs. W. NJ. Hicks is recuperating from severe illness.
 Mrs. T. D. Moore, mother of. Dr T F Moore, Jr, and family, are moving into their new home at 401 Forty ninth street
 The little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Holiday on Thirty-n ninth street is very sick with measles.
 Miss Adelina Jacobs, who is en- gagged in public health work for the city of Nashville, Tenna has returned home after short visit with Miss Jessie P. Baine, instructress at the Employees hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
PERSONALS

Dr. M. W. Glasgow has returned from Selma. where he has geen in the interest of, the hospital.
 Mrs. James Lower, who has been quite i'll. is improving at her home
 Mrs. R. H. Marcus, who has been quite i'll, is improving steadily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Parent Teacher association of Gate Lodge school will meet at 8 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with it's new president, Mrs. Gale, in charge. An interesting program has been ar ranged and all mothers are urged to be present.
 Members of the Bachelors club are requested to meet at the William Jones grocery store at 6:30 o'clock Monday evening.
 Mrs. Bliss will be hostess to the Woman's auxiliary of the Plunkett Memorial Presbyterian church at her hone on Parway at 2 o'clock Mon day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
SLASHED WIFE, CHARGE
Put Into Jail At Samson Hut Makes
 Hfa EaCanN

His Escape
 SAMSON, Ala, Dec. 15.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Jim Hammonds, who was arrested charges of cutting his wife, Jeanne Hammonds. last Sunday morning, broke jail last night after hearing of her serious illness. His wife is not expected to recover and will probably die tonight, according to reports from physicians. It Is thought he had help from the out side in making his escape. He was not missed until today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Cuba purchased annually from the United States. on the average, mer- chandise to the value of about $260, 900, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CHEST DRIVE CONCLUDED

though the bad weather interfered considerably with the final touches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TO PRESENT VIEWS

Members of the North Highlands Epworth League are especially anx- ious for residents of that section to attend the league services at 6:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon to witness the stereopticon lecture of the Pas sion Play. An unusually interesting program is said to be in store for those who attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

The London Joint City and Mid land bank is the largest banking organization of It's kind in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ENSLEY SOCIETY
TO PRESENT PLAY

Members of the graduating class of Ensley High school will present a four act play in the school audi torium Tuesday evening at S:15. The play is entitled, The Dust of the Earth" and has been successfully given by many high schools and col leges in the south
 Between acts music will be fur nished by the High school orches- tra.
 The cast of characters are Paul Green, Claude Mcdonald, George Walters, Mary Payne, Harold Marty, Oliver Branch, Eliza beth Henderson, Grace Vaughn, Doris Peterson and Bryan Faircloth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
|. D. C. MEETING

The regular meeting of Stone wall chapter U. D. c. was held at the home of Mrs. E. l.. Bachham, Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. M. NJ. Johnson and Mrs. A. R. Mays as joint hostesses, Plans were made for the annual bazar December 19, at the Fields-Goodwin drug store and the annual turkey dinner to be given by Camp Pat Cleburn, at the home of Mrs, Joe Smith on Avenue F, Decem- Der 21.
 Mrs. D. P. Mims gave an interest ing report on the national conven- tion held in Washington, D. c. Deco rations were flags, conspicious among them was the large new flag of Stonewall chapter. A salad plate with coffee was served by the hostess to the members and their guests.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-05
BRIDGEPORT Is WINNER
IN STATE A. A. u. MEET
Demensky Successfully Defends, 100
Yard Title-Bristol Girl
Takes Sprint

Stamford, July with large en-
try for the Connecticut division A. A.
u. track and field senior champion
ships were decided at meet here yes
terday under the auspices of the city
of Stamford.
The sprint events were all closely
contested. e. J. Demensky of Water
bury successfully defended his 100
yard title in 10 lis seconds, but lost
his 220.yard title to A. Alison of
Bridgeport, who won in 70 s-5 in one
of the prettiest races of the day. ALI
son also won the 440-yard dash. J.
Cavanaugh of Boston college, Wa
terbury boy, romped home a winner in
the half mile, in minutes seconds.
Joseph E. Staiger of Stamford won
with plenty to spare in the mile in
4:4S.
In the field events William Krape-
wez of Stamford won the hammer
throw with heave of 1853 feet 5
inches. The discus throw went to
]. +. Tryon of Colgate, a Bridgeport
boy, with a distance of 112 feet in.
Miss Blanche Merrill of Bristol won
the 100-yard dash championship for
girls in thirteen seconds.
Bridgeport A. A. C. won the point
trophy with 81 points. Stamford A.
A. was second with 81, Waterbury K.
of C, third with IS, New Haven Har-
riers fourth with 8, Cygnet A. c., East
Port Chester, fourth with 2.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-05
THE GREAT YOL0 TR0TS
IN WINNER In 2:02 10
Beats Fast Field in Sweepstakes AT
Cleveland After Losing
First Heat

Cleveland, July 5.-After finishing
fourth in the first heat the Great
volo. driven by Walter Cox of Goshen
N. Y. won the trotting sweepstakes
from four of the fastest trotters in
training on the Grand Circuit here
yesterday In stepping the second
heat in 2:02 1-5 the Great Volo trot-
ted the fastest heat here since Peter
Volo, another son of Nervolo Belle
and Peter the Great beat Lee AK
worthy in heat in 1916, Peter Volo
setting the track record of 2:02 in
that mile.
Great Britton. which won the first
heat, end Peter the Brewer SCI the
pace in the second mile, the Great
Voio making a great stretch drive to
win. The first quarter of that mile
was made in 80 seconds, which was
1t seconds slower than the last
quarter in the third mile.
Peter the Brewer was the fourth
favorite to meet defeat. The largest
crowd that ever attended the races at
this track saw the program.
Ed ("Pop") Geers made his inau-
gural appearance on the Grand Cir
cult of the season, driving My Rose :
bud to victory in the 2:14 class trot.
1t was the mares third consecutive
victory of the season, having won
twice on half mile tracks in the last
three weeks.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-05
DEMPSEY Wins BUT
GIBBONS IS game
Challenger Loses Fight on Points
still Never Knocked Down

Shelby, Mont, July 5.--Jack Demp-
sey, the title holder, got the decision
at the end OF the fifteenth round OF
the worlds heavyweight champion
ship bout here yesterday afternoon,
but Tom Gibbons of st. Paul got all
the prestige.
Montana was unanimously right
about the flstic part Of this show,
though decidedly in error In regard to
its finances. The fight went the full
fifteen rounds and at no time did Jack
Dempsey seem close to knocking the
challenger out.
There was nothing spectacular
about the bout. For the most part
Gibbons was holding convulsively to
Dempsey's left arm. The champion,
with the record of being one of the
surest hitters who ever fought, was
missing badly. He did score fire.
Quently and heavily to the body just
on the belt line. Gibbons must have
been hurt but he did not show 1t by
any change of expression.
OF the fifteen rounds fought under
a sun that blazed down as hot as the
title, your correspondent would give
three to Gibbons. The rest were
Dempsey's, but not by the margin that
one might have expected of the most
formidable of the champions.
The inference now must be that
Dempsey is going back. 1t was ap-
parent that he was trying. The dark
scowl was heavier than it was when
Dempsey faced Carpenter and, in the
first round. it looked as though the
bout would end in shorter time.
Dempsey spun Gibbons around as he
had spun Carpenter and he dashed
him cruelty about the body. But Glib
bons did not wilt nor did he lose that
serene look of confidence that he
wore when he told the skeptics he had
a chance.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-05
IESZERYEARS
IN SPORT

1s20-Virgil RICHARDS of New Hav-
en-, Conn, 10 years old, shot a per-
feet score of 100 on national range of
American Small Bore League. He was
the first man to do this in competi-
tion and he later duplicated the feat
at Camp Perry, o.
1913--Maurice E. Mclaughlin lost
the All English title to Anthony F.
Wilding, Australia. at Wimbledon,
England.
1909-Stanley Ketchell successfully
defended his middleweight title in
bout with Billy Papke at Colma, Cal.
1886. G. Posta, amateur single
scull champion of America, was beat
en- in final heat for the Diamond
SOULS at Henley, England by Guy
Nickalls, who later became rowing
coach at Yale.
1s69-Highest score recorded at
Harvard baseball stores came on
this day, Crimson winning from the
Blue, Al to "a.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-05

In Pittsburgh the St. Louis Cards
spent the day chasing the Pirates hits
and dropped two games to 5 and 6
to l. In four times at bat, Grimm
the Pittsburgh first baseman made
four hits, one two Dagger. The
Pirates now have made eight in a
row.
Others who yesterday celebrated
twin victories were the Brooklyn
Robins who took two from the Bos-
ton Braves 4 to / and to 5, playing
In Brooklyn and the Chicago White
Sox who won double over the st.
Louis Browns at st. Louis to and
to 1. In this set Williams, the st.
Louis left fielder pounded out his 18th
home run of the season. This is the
White Six third straight over the
Browns.
In Boston no change was made in
the American league standing, Phila-
delphia splitting a double header and
winning the first game to 1, while
1t dropped the second to /.
Splits were also served in Cleveland
in the American, Detroit losing the
first game 10 to and winning the
second Is to 3, and in Chicago in the
National the Reds winning the first
to 3 and the Cubs taking the sec
ond to 8.