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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
TWIN CITIES FIRE DEPA PARTMENT KEPT. ON CONTINUAL RUN
Furniture Store Suffers Sev- eral Thousand Dollar Loss. Baseball League Is Be-
 ing Proposed
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD AIbany-Decatur, Ala, Feb. 20 l

Fire which for a time threatened the entire establishment was discov- cred Tuesday morning in the Morgan Furniture company's store In the heart of retail business district of Albany. An overloaded stove pipe was believed to have been the cause The flames got headway on a bal cony. but the Albany department re- sponded quickly and emptied the con- tents of the 40-gallon chemical tank on the blaze. She damage from fire, smoke an chemicals, however, may run into the thousands. partially cov- cred by insurance.
 The home of M. c. Camody, Ferry street, Decatur, was slightly damaged this afternoon. the flames originat- ing, 1t was believed, from sparks on the roof.
 The Twin Cities during the past few days and since the beginning of the recent cold snap have kept the departments of both Albany and De- catur busily engaged. February seems destined to break all recent records for numbers of fires. The ex- cvellent work of the two depart ments, however, has prevented very serious losses. The most costly blaze so far probably was the destruction of five residences. in the negro quar- ters several days ago. The fine work of the firemen has been the cause of congratulatory messages from many citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
BLACK SPEAKS AT. PYTH|AN JUBILEE. HELD AT ANN|STON
Fraternal Order Celebrates Its Sixtieth Anniversary in Grand Style Judge Carr
 in Charge of Meeting
ANNIsToN BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERALD ] Annlston, Ala, Feb. 20

Hugo L. Black of Birmingham. past grand master of the Knights of Pythias grand lodge, Monday night at the Alabama hotel dealt In an interesting way with the trinity of subjects contained In the original pronouncement of the Order Of the Knights of Pythias.
 The sixtieth anniversary celebra- ton of the Fourth district of the Knights of Pythias were opened at the Alabama hotel at 7:30 o'clock with Judge H. B. Carr, serving as master of ceremonies. The singing of the open oaths followed by the delivery of the invocation by Rev I. S. Saegent. Grand Outer Guard ". T. Parker of Birmingham opened the speech by giving 30 minutes time to the order now raising a fund to erect a Pythian orphans home. He was followed by E. D. Banks. who described the fraternal work now being done by the Pythian sisters,
 A presentation ceremony occurred at this stage of the celebration when President G. E. Brummel of the Fourth Pythian district was giv en a handsome glass water set in recognition of the splendid work he has done during his term as presi- dent of the district.
 MT. Black was introduced at the meeting of the knights by J. A. Robinson of this city. the address of the grand chancellor being declared to have been one of the most inter- esting fraternal talks ever heard here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
Contracts AuUarded For Half Million Dollars Worth Roads

Houston county line to point near Midland City for S52.7O0.
 J. H. Scruggs of Birmingham who succeeds s. R. Batson as member of the commission was sworn in this afternoon and served for the first time. A delegation from Baldwin county appeared before the commis- sion to inquire about the plans for that county and was told that plans and other requirements will be ready for bids about May 1.
 O O O
 Discuss Up<eep.
 Plans for maintenance of Alabama roads already constructed were sub- mitted by W. S, Keller, state high way engineer, and approved by the commssio as submitted. These plans call for an assistant engineer for maintenance, making two for this purpose. One of them Is ex- pected to inspect each state road every 30 days.
 To pass on routine matters of minor importance the commission will meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and adjourn for the regional board meeting which will begin at 11:30. The vanguard for this meet ing arrived today, but most of the visitors are not expected until to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

dingy coats. Tartar is based on film.
 Film also holds food substance which ferments and forms acids. It holds the acids in contact with the teeth to cause decay. Germs breed by millions in it. They, with tartar, are the chief cause of pyor- rhea. Thus most tooth troubles are now traced to that unsightly film.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

AUBURN, Ala, Feb. 2o.-(Special) Contracts for the construction of little more than IT miles of road and two bridges at total cost of nearly one-half million dollars were let by the Alabama highway commission in session here this afternoon. The projects are in Dale, Blob and Cren- shaw counties, the largest being in Bibb county. It is for the construc- tion of 20.6 miles of gravel and chert road from Woodstock to Centreville and went to G. c. Goodrich of An niston for $1S3,709. A bridge to be constructed in connection with this road went to E. L. Batson of Bir- mingham for s41,690. as
 La Fayette Concern Gets Job.
 To Stanley and Singer Construction company of La Fayette was awarded the contract for 204 miles of sand clay road in Crenshaw county from Fuller's cross roads to Brentley, at a cost of s14,420. The same com pany got the contract for a bridge on this road at a cost of s41,395.
 The Dale county project was awarded to Dale county. It is for the construction of nearly seven miles of sand clay road from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
What Women Lose
 By Dingy Teeth
Why do it?

Dingy teeth rob women of a major charm. Not beauty only, but that added grace which lies in the open smile.
 Millions of women have found a way to winter teeth, also to bet ter protection. You meet them everywhere today-with teeth you envy, maybe.
 Will you not learn how they get them-by this delightful test?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
Watch it act

Use Pepsodent for ten days. See for yourself what it does. Note how clean the teeth feel after using. Mark the absence of the viscous film. See how teeth whiten as the film-coats disappear.
 Then decide by what you see and feel. Judge what is best for you and yours. Cut out the coupon so you won't forget.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

to remove 1t, and without any harmful securing.
 Able authorities proved those methods. Then a new-type tooth paste was created, based on mod ern research. Those two great film combatants were embodied in it.
 The name of that tooth paste is Pepsodent. Careful people of some 50 nations now employ it daily, largely by dental advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

L. L. splvy who has been serving as county jailer here since January 15. when Sheriff w. E. Knighton went into office, has resigned and left Tuesday for Beauxite, Ark, where he has secured a position as steam shovel engineer for the Brooks Galloway company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
POSTPONE BOND SALE

Becaase of a technicality in the ad- vertisement of the sale of bonds of the city of Albany, sale of the issue proceeds of which will be used for street improvement, has been post poned from March l to s, city off cials announced Tuesday.
 High praise for the work being done by the farm bureau and hope that the organization will occupy in future years an even larger sphere of usefulness in the life of Alabama farmers was expressed here today by Clyde Hendrix. farm bureau execu- tive committeeman. on his return from a meeting of the bureau In Montg onery and New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
TALK BASEBALL LEAGUE

Talk of revivals of baseball league composed of Alabama's cities was general here today, following receipt Of a telegram from Selma asking if Albany and Decatur would be interested in berth in the proposed circuit. The Selma message suggest ed that the loop might be composed of Selma, the Twin Cities, Huntsville. Anniston, Gadsden and possibly three other cities. It was suggested here that Montgomery might be obtained, giving break in some of the longer jumps as well as giving the league one of the largest cities of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
CHARTERS NEW BANK

A. B. Jackson, new superintendent of state banks, issued his first char ter today when he granted permis- sion to the Hazel Green Banking company to operate with a capital of s10,000. The charter was issued after MT. Jackson had visited Hazel Green and had convinced himself that the town was in need of . new bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
rOLICE HAVE NEW UNIFORMs

Talladega's entire police force blos- somed out in new uniforms Sunday morning, but 1t was not singing: Tt Is spring, tra, la!" For only the hard creased lower end of their trousers and their pretty gold braided caps could be seen while the rest of the uniforms were covered up with great ocats to brave the coldest day of the year, day in which the thermometer never rose above freezing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
FIRE DEsTROYs HOME

The fire department was called to South East street Saturday night on Southwood Hill. where a residence belonging to J. F. Allison. and occu- pied by Callic Wesley and family was total fire loss. Mir. Allison had $500 insurance on his dwelling. while Mir. Wesley lost practically all his house. hold goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
SUES FOR SONS DEATH

Asking damages to the amount of s3O.OO0 of L. NJ Burns and alleging that he knew his wife to be incom- potent driver of the car and is there fore liable for her act and asking the same amount of Mrs. L. M. Burns whose car ran over and fatally in- jured his little son, Chester McCul- ley, two months ago at Thirteenth street and Gurnee avenue, D. D. Mc- Culley Tuesday afternoon filed suit in the circuit court of Calhoun coun- ty for that amount. The little Mc- Culley was struck at dark one eye- ming several weeks ago and fingered at St. Lukes hospital for a week, his death occurring as the result of the injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
INSPECTOR LIKES GUARD UNITS AT ANDALUSIA

ANDALUsIA, Ala. Fob. 2o-(spe cial of tho local na- .tional guard units, consisting of headquarters troop and headquarters detachment and Troop of the Eff ty-fifth Machine Gun squadron. by Major Morrow. drew high praise from the official, who stated that he had not found any units In better stand ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
nOrAnIANs HAVE vIsIToRs

Thursdays weekly luncheon of the Rotary club was noted for the num- ber of distinguished visitors present including Retarians Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell of Labrador, Thomas M, Mo Cleiland of Birmingham, J, T Sharpe of Fiossnes, 5, J, Bowie of Birming- ham, Dr. J. II, Hill. county neattn of- fioer, and Rev. Id. B, Robinson, super- iHtsHdsHt of the Synodical Orphans home,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

in the saliva. That is there to di- gest starch deposits which may otherwise ferment and form acids.
 Old-time tooth pastes, it was found. seriously diminished those great tooth-protecting agents in the mouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette. Cigar. or Chewing habit

VI sss.ss"s..e s-s-s.'s.e.s.s.s e.s .-.-.s
 No To, Bac has helped thousands 10 break the costly. nerve shattering to bacco habit. Whenever you have longing for . smoke or chew. just place harmless No-To Bac tablet in your mouth instead. All desire stops. Shortly the habit Is completely broken, and you arc better of mentally. physically, Ansr- "ally. lts 80 easy, 90 simple Get | bos of No-To.Bdc and lf it doesn't re. lease you from all craving for tobacco in any form. your druggist will refund , our rn"ncy without question Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
CHOSE SCOUT LEADERS

At their regular meeting last Fri day night. which was the farewell meeting with their retiring scout master, Robert s. Woodson, the local troop of Boy Scouts selected R. B. tist church, as their new leader, and Dr. E. L. Gatlin and Oscar Dugger. Jr., as assistant scout masters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
SAWMILL BELT HURLS RANDOLPH MAN TO DEATH

wADLEY, Ala, Feb. 2O-(special.) A serious accident occurred a few miles from Wadley when Hardy Car ter was caught In the belt at Cotney's sawmill and badly crushed. He was rushed to Roanoke at once for medi- cal attention. He died at Roanoke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

them. It clings to teeth, gets be- tween the teeth and stays.
 Food stains. etc, discolor 1t, then 1t forms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

multiplies the alkalinity of the saliva. That Is there to neutral ize mouth acids, the cause of tooth decay. It multiplies the .A---1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
Ways to end it

Tooth troubles were increasing until very few escaped. So dental science sought for ways to fight that film. Tn time two ways were found. One acts to curdle film, one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

Harrison TroxweH Of Cherokee county, sentenced to one year and one day for manslaughter, who has served since August 1, was granted a parole by Governor Brandon today. The trial judge. state board of par dons and every county official of Cherokee county recommended the release of Troxwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
PART OF GRADE WORK OE, LEE HIGHWAY COMPLETED
TEAk EssEK VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD RogessyilIc, Ala, Feb. 10

J: F. simpson shipped his stock aad retuFnsd to Knoxville last Saturday, having eaE'Pieted his part of the grade work eR Lee highway, l.. Eys- ter and T. B. Chambers, road engi- roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
ATTEND POSTAL CONFERENCE

Postmaster C. B. Wells, Assistant Postmaster Thomas Lane Smith, Clerks C. E. Reed James Box. Samuel R, Johnson, James Glass and
 Radio" Baker, and City Carrier Lee Moore left early Tuesday morning for Birmingham to attend the Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
EIRENEN kEpT nISY

During the past three days the fire patrol has been kept on the alert with several threatening blazes, all of which were exterminated before seri- ous damage was done, according to reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
sFaRE REMoDELEp

The store Of McMeans Bros.i & Go. has been remodeIed. and material for two br;c1s stores Is now on the grounds. which will be started as soon as the weather is permissible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
BUs DAMAGED BY FIRE

At an carly hour Friday morning the big passenger bus which oper- ates between Talladega and Anniston was badly damaged by fire, the top and seats being burned. Indications were that the fire started about the front seat,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
TYLER HOY HURT

Charles Taylor, 10-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. G. Tyler of this city. was painfully hurt Monday after noon. when he fell from a high tree on the east side of the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
BANQUET IS POSTPONED

The anuaI meeting and banquet of the Merchants Credit association, scheduled for Tuesday night. at the Business Woman's club, has been postponed until next Tuesday night the announcement to that effect hav- ing been made Tuesday by w. F. Carter, secretary of the organiza tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
WANTS VETERANS AIDED

Commander J. s. Shields of Camp Hutto, United Daughters of the Con federacy, is appealing to the people of Walker county to contribute to fund to be used in paying the ex- penses to the Confederate reunion at New Orleans of all Confederate Vet erans in Walker county who are not financially able to make the trip. There are about 80 veterans in the county, the majority of whom draw pensions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

tendance upon Sunday night and Wednesday night services will be counted. Rev. John R. Turner, for mer presiding elder of the Talladega district Is the pastor at Roanoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
SAYS COLD SNAP SAVED FRUIT

The cold snap or the past week was worth thousands of dollars to Walker county fruit growers, accord ing to pr. G. B. Stewart, who owns a large apple orchard near Fall City. In fact. Dr. Stewart says the cold spell was worth several thousand dol lars to him alone, as it delayed peach and apple blossoms till some time in March. If the warm weather had continued week or two longer many fruit trees would have blos- somed out before the end of Febru ary and the embryo fruit killed per- haps by later freezes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
Due to film

That viscous film you feel on teeth Is what clouds them. And 1t 0ffen urerLs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
What must be done

Research also proved two other things essential. So Pepsodent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
NEW POWER MANAGER

O. K. Seyforth, former manager of the western division of the Alabama Power company in Birmingham Tuesday took full charge of the An niston operations for the company as the successor to L. T. Sweatt who has been transferred to the southern di
 vision management in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
WAR VETERAN KILLS HIMSELF

Report of the death of Arthur H. DeSparks of this city reached the city from Memphis Tuesday morning, it being indicated in a telegram from Memphis paper that he had com mitted suicide by jumping in front of a train. Sparks had often been in trouble with the city and county authorities, having been sent for time to the state hospital at Tus- caloosa, before going to the army to serve thro Ugh the world war, it is said. He is reported by army of ficers to have deserted after en- listing in Nashville in November offers of $50 reward having been in the hands of local officers for the past few days. The unfortunate youth was heard from last week at Earle, Ark. his mother. Mrs. R. A.. DeSparks, having received letter from him at that place in which he said that he was coming directly to Anniston for visit to his parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
Avoid Harmful Grit

Pepeodent curdles the film and removes 1t without harmful securing. Its polishing agent is far softer than enamel. Never use a Aim combatsnt which con- tains harsh grit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
4eraLds New Serued By Correspondents And OUer 600 Miles Of Leased Wires From Alabama Cene

Saturday night and was brought back home for burial. He leaves a wife and several children.
 EaUIPPING NEW HIGH SCHOOL
 The Parent Teacher association of Wadley Is doing a great work in helping to arrange for the equipment of the new high school building Mrs. T. H. Denny wife of pr. T. H. Denny, is president of this organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
INDIAN RELIC FOUND

William Haywood, Who res1des about five or six miles east of Jas per has found a large Indian pot in a good state of preservation. John Hay of Jasper, who is an authority on Indian relics, says Mir. Haywood's find is a valuable one. The pot is made of combination of clay and crushed mussle shells. It has four handles. the capacity of the pot is about a peck; there Is a hole in the bottom of the pot, which MT. Hay says is proof that the vessel was buried with its owners. When the Indian owners died. MT. Hay says a hole was knocked in the bottom of his or her pot in order that the soul of the pot could accompany it's owner to the happy hunting ground. The pot was then buried with the owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
CHURCH CONTEsT ON

A genuine contest began Sunday night between the First Methodist church of Roanoke and the First Methodist church of Talladega. At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
CAPITAL STOCK IF. BANK AT JASPER
 WILL BE DOUBLED
Fourth Bank Will Be Erected. Indian Pot Unearthed in Walker-Fruit Crop
 Saved
JASPER BUREAU I THE hGE-HERALD ! ,TasDer. Ala Feb. 20

The First National bank of Jasper will on July l increase it's capital stock from s5o,ooo to s1Oo,OOO. The increase is to be made at the request the bank, it is said, that the capital stock of that institution was entire ly too small for a bank that has s1,O00,000 in deposits. Jasper has three banks and so prosperous are they that preparations are being made 60 locate a fourth one here, which will open for business by Oc
 tober l, according to the promoters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
STILLS DESTROYED

Special Sheriff George Burk, Depu- ty Perry Campbell, and Enforcement Officer T. H. Draper and l.. L. Phillips destroyed parts of two stills and l, 200 gallons of beer Friday in the Ken tuck mountains. No arrests were made. The first and largest still was on Salit creek and northeast of Hope full church. It was big one of 75 gallons capacity, with pure spring water flowing to the site in troughs from the mountain side. One thou sand gallons of beer were found at this place and all the outfit except the copper still, which had been re- moved, was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
Brandon's first absence from Mont.
CHEROKEE MAN PAROLED

somery since he took the oath of office January 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
COUNTY JAILER ouITs

bama convention of postmasters and postoffice employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
.DR. GRAVES DIES AFTER
 40 YEARS OF SERVICE ITO ALABAMA'S BLIND
DR. HAMILTON HOLT

TALLADEGA, Ala, Feb. 20.-(Spe- cial.)-After spending 40 years in the education of blind children in the state, Or. Josiah S. Graves died at his residence at the Alabama School for the Negro Deaf and Blind Saturday morning at an early hour
 Dr. Graves was native of Georgia. He was educated at the University of Pennsylvania and only a few years services in the education of the blind, the university bestowed upon him the L.L. D. degree.
 From 1877 to 1882 pr. Graves taught in the Philadelphia School For the Blind. In 1882 he came to Talladega as principal teacher in the Alabama School For the Deaf and Blind, and in 1892 when the School For the Negro Deaf and Blind was es- tablished he was made principal of that school. Dr. Graves entire life has been spent in the education of the blind. Of his immediate family he Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Graves; two daughters, Mrs. J. S. Daniels of Texas and Mrs. Morris Striplin of this city, and five sons, John S., Frank, Joe, Dr. Alex Graves of Gadsden and Harry.
 The funeral services were held at St. Peters Episcopal church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. M. Stoney. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery
Seward daily gateway., 1923-10-20
TRIO ARRESTED ON ALAMEDA;
 LAWYERS GET THE MONEY

c. E. Moore, G. Hill and Anton Kvas were taken off the Alameda on the last trip for gambling and viola tion of the Volstead Act, it being al legged that the two former had enticed Kvas into card game and relieved him of $500, while on the way to Se- attle. Kvas squealed and U. s. Mar shal Beaumont, U. S. Attorney Shoup and Prohibition Officer Harding who were on the boat, took the men in
 custody, and they were fined $500 each and the fine suspended if they got out of the territory. Kvas then claimed the $500, but the attorneys for Moore and Hill claimed it as a fee for their services. Judge Wick ersham made a demand of Marshal Beaumont for the money and he re- fused to give it up. Judge Reed then took a hand and ordered the money turned over to Clerk of Court John H. Dunne until litigation was settled.
 As matters now stand Kvas is out his money, and if he gets any of it, it will be because the Federal officials of the First division forget them selves.