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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
RACES, MUSIC AND
 SPORTS FEATURES bESSEMER ER FOURTH
Merchants Cooperate With Civic Clubs For Best
 Fourth In History
BESsEMER BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD n A l.. A 1

Plans for the celebration of the Fourth of July at Bessemer are go- ing steadily forward, with the clubs and merchants cooperating for q big day. Races, contests and music will make up the program, all of which is to be staged in the down town section. The celebration is ex- pected to draw large crowd and q number of prizes are to be offered for the various events.
 A large part of the celebration will be carried out by the Bessemer Bicycle club and the Marvel City band. The latter organization has just been formed. and this will be their first public appearance.
 A committee from the Bicycle club Is arranging for several races, which will be held on Second avenue be- tween Eighteenth and Fourteenth streets. An interesting race being planned is one for men weighing more than 200 pounds. This race will be only for one black. and seV- eral contestants have already signi fled their willingness to enter. Other races will be an open race, boys race, girls race, negro race. Prizes will be offered for each event.
 Another feature being worked up is the staging of watermelon bat tie between the fire department and negro spectators. A pile of melons will be placed in the center of the street, over which the fire hose will be played, and any spectator is wei come to all the melons he can carry off. The melons are to be donated by several firms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
LIBRARY CANVASS STARTS

The campaign for funds for the Carnegie library which has been car ried out through the mail up to this time, will be conducted this week by a house to house canvass in all the wards of the city Chairmen, have been appointed for the wards as fol- lows: First ward, Mrs. l.. NJ Ward Second ward, Mrs. Charles M. Ray Third ward, Mrs. F. s, Fitzgerald Fourth ward, Miss Maude Ruck; Fiftf ward. Mrs. J. O.. Sturdivant. Mrs Julian Erlick will be chairman of the downtown section. while Mrs. G. H Stevenson will have charge Of the plants.
 The committeeman will appoint their assistants, it being planned to have one clubwoman to work eacf street in the various wards Several women have volunteered for this work. The goal is s1.O00. The money raised will be used for the purchase of new books. while the city will takf care of improvements to the library buildinC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
BERLIN HAS DOG MARKET
Enterprising Soldiers Find Tourists
 Ready To Buy Cnnines

BERLIN. June 30.--(By Associated Press.)-Unter den Linden has be- come one of the worlds greatest dog markets. Enterprising eX-soldiers and other Germans who have police dogs to offer, go to the heart of the tourist section of the city and pa rade their wares before the hotels and other centers thronged by for eigners, whose money stands high in relation to the declining marks.
 While all the great police dogs of the wolf strain are muzzled and held on leash according to the municipal regulations, it does not prevent them from trying to fight. A police dog can fight more with a muzzle on than most other dogs can without one.
 Several blind soldiers who patrol Unter den Linden seeking aims are led by giant police dogs, which are frequently attacked by strange dogs that are no respecters of disability and policemen have difficulty Tn pro- tecting the blind men when they are drawn into such scrambles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
INVESTED IN /, FIRMS HERE IN 1923
 BREAKS ALL RECORDS
Six Months Total Is S2391 900 In Excess Of Highest Years Figures For Jefferson County; Alabama Home
 Action In Increasing Stock S15,000000 SWells Sum

Capital invested in new and going concerns in Jefferson county in the first half of the year amounts to S23,- 5000, which is $S,000,0O0 in excess of the highest years record and is 437 per cent increase over the same period last year.
 New capital was invested in Jeff ferson county in June to the amount of s273,00 which is low compared with the unusual investments in the month of May, when S1S,676,000 was the figure, but which compares fla vorably with other June figures, June of last year totaling S35S,000
 The Phenomenal increase in May was due to increase of capital stock of the Alabama Home Building and Loan association from S10,000,000 to $25,000,000 The company exercised the privilege conferred by the new law which took off the $10.000,000 limit of building and loan associations so that they might be free to exercise any amount of capital in the financ- ing of homes, which is their business. Birmingham building and loan as sociations have made q new high rec ord in that respect this year.
 Q O O
 Records By Months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
ANNOINCENIENTS

Circle meetings of the Woman's Missionary union of the First Bap- t:st church. will be held Monday aft ernoon at 3:30 o'clock with the fol- lowing hostesses: Circle No. 1 and 9 with Mrs. A. s. Cleere; circle No. 3, Mrs Rose Huey; circle No. 4, Mrs. II. H. Fowler; circle No ,, Mrs. Grady Dabbs.
 The United charities and Hospital board will meet Monday, July 9, in stead of the first Monday, as an nounced, the meeting to take place at the Elizabeth Duncan Memorial hospital.
 The Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will meet Mon day afternoon al the church. The hour will be S;30 o'clock. and Circle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
GUY-JONES

The wedding of Miss Marie Jones and Edwin Guy, solemnized at the home of the brides parents at Ope- lika, Ala. Wednesday, has occasioned much interest at Bessemer, where the contracting parties are well-kno~n. The bride has taught in the Besse- mer schools for the past two years, where she made q host of friends. Mir. Guy is connected with the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company at Bcssemer, and the cou- ple will make their home in this city. Ralph Price of Bessemer acted as best man, while the ceremony was performed by Rev. w. T. Smith. pas tor of the First Baptist church at OpeIika. The couple will spend a short honeymoon in North Carolnas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
CELEBRATE CENTENARY
Baptist Churches Have Big Celebration
 TUSCALOOSA BUREAU TIE AGE-HERAID
CHARLES SCHILLECI
Tuscaloosa, Ala. June 80


 Tuscaloosa County Baptist churches celebrated the centenary of the Ala bama Baptist state convention this afternoon with monster parade nearly a mile long and closed with exercises at the first Baptist church. There were 115 automobiles in line, most of them being decorated.
 Every phase of the work of the church was depicted and the so churches in this county were rep resented. Floats representing the or Ihans hospital mission boards col lege, Howard college. Central college and all benevolence fostrd by tn convention here features in the pro- cession.
 Dr. J. W, Phillips of Mobile, and Dr. J. O. Williams of Athens, Ala, made principal addresses at the church and they spoke of the past present and future accomplishments of the denomination and they were listened to with close attention. The church was crowded and Baptists were here from all over this section to take part in the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
CHURCH SERVICES

Rev. Roy Chandler will occupy the pulpit at the South Highlands Bap- tist church Sunday. Sunday school will be held at 9;45 a. m., while the junior, senior and intermediate B. Y. P U, will hold a joint meeting at D. m.
 Rev. ]. F. Speigel. state evangelist will fill the pulpit at the First Chris tian church Sunday morning. The pastor will preach at the evening hour.
 Rev. w. r. Price will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday, on "Tht Saints in Glory His topic for the evening service will be "SalvatioI Made Easy" Sunday school will con- vene at 9:30 a. m., while the R. I. r U. will hold it's meeting at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Porter Coal company increased from S10,00O to S100,OO0; Consolidated Coal and Mining company, incorpor- ated, s50,000; Darby Motor company s30,0 ,000; Todd Witte Dry Goods COT pany, Incorporated, increase fN $6O, 900 to $75,000; Southern BeariIg company, incorporated, Sl5,CI < Wells-Talmadse Furniture compas $10,000; Doris Manufacturing cUI pany, $10,000; Highways Advertis company, incorporated, S10,000; Fl CTS Candy company, increase frj $1O,O00 to S20,0O0; McDavid Rel Estate and Insurance company, $S 900; Auto Calliope Advertising con8 pany, 5000; Buck Coal company of Helena increase from S10,000 to $15,000; Olivers Garage, S3,000; Com munity Stores, incorporated. increase from $2,000 to $5,O00; Higgins Invest ment company, $2,000; Realty and Securities corporation, $2,000; S. M. Bernheim Electric company, $2,000; Clean-All Compound and Manufac- turing company, s2,000; McDavid h. vestment company, $2,000.
 Railroad rails laid in winter cannot be put exactly end to end, but space is left to allow for expansion by heat in summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
PICNIC IS HELD

The members of the Bethlehem sun day school held an enjoyable picnic at West Lake Thursday evening" Those preset were: Miss Bertha Mae Stamps, Miss Flora Carter, Miss Mar vince Newton, Miss Gertrude Ander- son. Miss Kate Owen. Miss Mary Grimes, Miss Mamie Sue Hawkins, Miss Lucille Tines, Miss Roberts of Blocton, and Aubrey Wilson, Bruce Brown, Howard stamps, Wesley Stamps, Ellis Rogers. The chaperones were Mir. and Mrs. Ray Nile Byrd, MT. and Mrs. D. R. Ray, Mir. and Mrs. Lowell Naff and Mrs. Clyde Crane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Records Ny Months.
 Monthly records for the two y
Vital Statistics

Mir. and Mrs Charlie Keith, 1oO5 First avenue. June 24, girl.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Littleton, Route 1, Birmingham, June % boy.
 Mir. and Mrs Jessie E. Abercrombe, 22S Fifty first street, Wylam, May S1.
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar II. Hamilton. Route ?, Pratt City, April 25 girl Seventh street, Pratt City, June s, girl. MT. and Mrs. John G. White, Fairfield, Mir. and Mrs Junius Lee O'Dell, 2615 Avenue I, Ensley. April 26 boy.
 MT and Mrs. Dean C. Merrell, 1908 Thirty fourth street, Ensiey. March 16. Mir. and Mrs Edwin E. Carnahan. s12 Mims St, West End, April s, girl.
 Mir. and Mrs. odis Whorton Bennett. 221 Earl avenue, April 6, girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert J. Richards, Pratt City, April IS, girl
 Mir and Mrs Grover C. Horton. S1O7 South Park June 1S girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter F. Mcclure, 240i Fourteenth avenue, June 27, boy.
 Mir. and Mrs w. H. sheldon, Route T. Mir. and Mrs. Henry Bettis, 1918 Hill man avenue, June 20, boy
 Mir. and Mrs. Charley w. Vineyard, Woodlawn infirmary, June 22, girl.
 DEATHS
 Jape Hogg, Bessemer, June 2S, age 1S. Charles Patterson, Baptist hospital, June 29, age 3S.
 One Chicago taXicab company has 2,000 machines and 3,600 drivers. Bacteria are of first importance in crop production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Aroused by the great possibility of insuring final victory in The Age IIcrald's 5000 Club" campaign by making full use of the 300,OO0 Extra Credit Offer now current not only by the members already enrolled in .Ile race for the eight automobiles, but many throughout the "50, ,000 Club" territory are preparing to make a strong and vigorous drive for credits between now and the close of the 300,00O Extra Credit Of- fer July [.
 The number of new entries in the campaign this week is expected to break all records. So vast is the opportunity contained in the &00.000 Extra Credit Offer that alert men and women al! over this city and suburbs are bound to realize that this is theIr golden chance to enter the campaign and put forth their best efforts and to wind up on Au- gust Is winners of superfine motor cars.
 Although until now the surface has been barely scratched in the matter of securing subscription or ders, Club" members will put new drive and energy in adding to their credit totals now that a broadcast announcement of the Extra Credit Offer has been made. The publica- ton of the names of members so far enrolled. too. will undoubtedly stim- ulate the campaign for subscription CrderS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
AHTuIH C. MELTON

Arthur C. Melton, r, died Satur- near Potters. He is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. w. NJ. Melton, and one brother, George Melton. Flu neral services are to be held at Union cemetery Sunday afternoon at 80 o'clock. Rev. T. E. Steeley offi- ciating, burial following there, with Jacobs In charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
NEGRO HOY DROWNs

Grady Williams, 10-year-old negro, was drowned in a pond near Thirty second street and Clarendon avenue Friday evening late. The little boy was wading with party of friends in pond. created by culvert un- der the Louisville and Nashville tracks, when he suddenly stepped into water considerably over his head and drowned before his companions could give him assistance.
 Several witnesses were examined by Deputy Coroner J. J. Grove, who held an inquest Saturday and gave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
MRS. yICI<Ens uoNoREE

A delightful affair of Friday was the spend d-the e-day party given by Mrs. George Otto for Mrs. M, Y, Wick CTS at her home on Nineteenth street. The honoree will leave soon for Flori- da, where she will make her nome and there were a number of close friends included in this hospitality. The day was spent in music sewing and kodaking and tempting lunch con was served at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

An all-d celebration by employees of the Woodward Iron company will be held at Brightwood park July 4. when it is expected there will be hundreds in attendance. The cele- brAUon is to be under the auspices of the welfare department and all the employees and officials of the company are to take part.
 Games and contests of many kinds have been arranged, while luncheon will be served on the ground. A special committee has been arEang- ing for the serving cr luncheon, which will be in the form of bas- ket barbecue. The outing will begin at 10 o'clock in the morning and last the entire day. A considerable DOT ton of the program will be carried out under the direction of the wei fare department, with the following committee in charge: Miss Mary Weber, Mrs w. II. Hulsey and Mrs. Herbert Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Mrs. K. D. Chestang, the house guest of Mrs. R. l.. Bramlett was the honoree at a delightful attalr Friday evening, when her hostess en- tertained a number of friends at Forty-Two. The house was taste fully arranged in cut flowers and ferns, and the ~ Is were served punch on arrival -Oy Miss Miriam UIl- mer. Following the games q tempt ing salad course was served the following guests: Mrs, Mac Batson, Mrs. Ray Tiilman, Mrs. T. R. Mitch ell, Mrs Cliff Bradley, Mrs. Matte Naylor Mrs. P. D. Coleman, Mrs; H. w. Massey, Mrs. Ben Hoscy, Mrs. R. ]. Slogett. Mrs. C. w. Freeman, Mrs. Hawkins. Mrs. l.. c. Fink, Mrs. C. J. Lehman, Mrs. George Bumgard- ner. Mrs. Read Thomason, Mrs, Charles Jager, Mrs. A. c. HaGood' Mrs. J. T. DeJarnet, Mrs. B. C. Jones, Mrs. o. B. Terrell Mrs. Homer Hurd, Mrs G. H. Stevenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
SHERIFF MAKES RECORD

June will prove the banner month for the sherff's office at Bessemer in the capture of stills, twenty-four having been brought in up to Satur- day. The twenty fourth still was brought in Friday evening, having been found near Hardwood late Fri day evening. This was a 300-gallon outfit. made of cast iron. and with it was confiscated six barrels of mash.
 The Bessemer office has been par ticularly active in running down stills during the past several months. In fact Chief Deputy Readers rec ord since assuming office will com pare favorably with any in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
PER SONAIS

Mrs. A. II. Rickart has returned from q visit to friends in Atlanta.
 Horace VandeVoort is the guest of relatives and friends at Selma.
 J. C. McGrew will leave Monday for points in south Georgia and Florida, where he will spend several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Calvin of Al bany, Ala, announce the birth of daughter whom they have named Virginia Prince. Calvin. Mrs. Cal win will be remembered as Miss Vir- ginia Robinson.
 MT. and Mrs. B. II. Pursor arrived Friday to be the guests of MT. and Mrs. Ben Purser.
 Miss Flora Parkes Wheeler of Warren. Ark, is the guest of Miss Ruth Price.
 Mrs. Harry Christlieb, Mrs J, c. Pope and children, Joe and Peggy Pope, and Mrs. J. H. Blue motored to Camp Walton, Fla, to spend several weeks.
 Miss Hettie Faull left Saturday for New York, where she will em- ,bark soon for London, to be the guest of her brother and other relatives In England.
 MT. and Mrs, Grander Williams will return to their home at Nashville Sunday, following a visit with rela- tives in BeSsemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

The Baraca-PhlIethea class or the Brighton Baptist church installed oi . ficers this week. The new officers are: Hugh Carlin, president; Mrs. George Scott, teacher; Mrs. Robert Ford, assistant teacher; Miss May McMurtry, secretary: Miss Katie Moore. treasurer; Miss Florence Grey. repOrter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
WOODWARD BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

Mrs. J. H. Leonard Was NOStes CU the members of the Woodward Bridge club at her home Thursday afternoon. The home was attractive in cut flowers and ferns and there were three tables of bridge. The high score prize was awarded Mrs. Her bert Smith, while the consolation was drawn by Mrs. Herschal Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
HuEyTowN CELEBRATES 4rH

An interesting program will be carried out at the Hueytown High school in celebration of the Fourth of July. A number of contests, with prizes for each event, and two ball games will take place, one in the morning and the other in the after noon. A basket dinner will be served at noon, and the public has been in- NiteQ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
EXTRA CREDITS OFFER
 GREAT POSSIBILITIES
Opportunity To Win Offered New Entrants Premium Or Quick Action-Important Announcement Made In The Age-Herad's Big Automobile Campaign, Eight Autos Given Free

them in as rapidly as possible to insure prompt starting of the paper.
 "SwitchiDG" Is Prohibited.
 Some doubts have arisen as to just what constitutes new" and an "old" subscription-an important point because of the difference in credit value. If a man or woman is taking the paper through a regular agent or carrier of The Age-Herald he or she is coEsidered an old" or renewal subscriber; even though paying by the week or month. If a subscriber is paid in advance until some future date. an "old" or renewal subscrip- tion order may be taken and the re newal period will be automatically started at the date of expiration O the present term of subscription.
 switching" of the subscription from one member of the household to another by no means makes the subscription new-as a new subscrip- tion must represent a bona -fide in crease in circulation since the cam Daign was announced June 10. If an additional copy of The Age-Herald IS subscribed for by some one already taking the paper the additional copy represents a new subscription. All subscriptions are carefully verified by The Herald. All subagents and carriers handle the papers for wnich subscription orders are given to mem bers of the "50,o0O Club" and the regular commissions are paid these agents and carriers.
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 How Winning Is Made Easy.
 The Extra Credit offer makes the road to winning a big car of the many offered in this campaign an easy one. By entering at this time and putting forth diligent effort be- fore the close of this offer any am bilious person can pile up such q vast total of credits that leadership on August IS, when the campaign closes. will be an easy matter. Sub scription orders are worth more in credits now than later, therefore eff fort now is bound to be more prof itable than any time later. Then too there are more prospective new and renewal subscribers from which to obtain subscriptions now than there will be after the ground is more thoroughly canvassed.
 The campaign has resolved itself into a simple mathematical problem. Immediate decision plus energy null tiplied by the Extra Credit offer equals Final success which equals a beautiful automobile and the shortest way to work out the proper answer will be given to any one applying by personal call, mail or telephone to the campaign department, Main 1900, or on the fifth floor of The Age-Herald building. The department is open from S:30 a. m. to S:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
MERCURY TOUCHES 54
Birmingham ..>s. ,.ith. west Fol
 Coolest Weather Of Season

Birmingham. s.uh. west Hor
 Coolest Weather Of Season
 Birmingham's lowest temperature for the 24 hours ending at'7 o'clock Saturday night was 54 degrees, ac- cordine to observations of Observer F c. Horton. Highest point reached for the same period was IS degrees. The low mark of 54 degrees was cooler than has been experienced in this city for years at this time of the year. Norman temperature is 70 degrees
 Pittsburg. Pa, and Winnemucca. Nev., experienced the lowest temper ature recorded for that priod whn th mercury touched AS degrees at those points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
MINSTREL IS sUCCEss

Mrs. e. B. HollingsWOrth and Mrs. B. l.. Michaelson. directors of the . ladies minstrel given at the high school Thursday and Friday evening, sNvish to thank the public and mem bers of the cast. They particularly wish to thank the men who aided them in managing the affair. John II. McVay, T. R. Mitchell and A. R. OK ford, Jr. The proceeds of the two shows will be applied to the Y, M c. A. building fund, several hundred dollars having been realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
GIRLS, CAMPAIGN STARTS

Mrs. William Caffee, head of the girls work in Bessemer for the summer, has called a meeting of all girls who wish to take part, at the high school auditorium Monday morning at s o'clock A number of parents will meet with them with q committee from the Federation of Auxiliaries sponsoring the work.
 Plans will be made for the holding of the weeks encampment at Camp Chippewa, beginning July ,. Only 50 girls can be accommodated at the camp and it is important that those wishing to attend report Monday.
 Varied activities for the girls dur ing the months of July and August are being planned. Mrs. Caffee will organize classes in scouting, physical training and outdoor sports. This is the second season that the girls have had an instructor, the various church organizations cooperating through the Federation of AuXlliarics to fi- nance the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
REALTORS TO CLOSE THURSDAY

Real estate agents Of Bessemer will observe Thursday afternoon closing throughout the summer months. This agreement was reached this week, and the offices of the agents were closed last Thursday afternoon. All real estate agents of the city signed the closing agree ment to allow their employees a half holiday during the summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
BALL RECEIVES WATCH

W. Frank Ball, retiring Worshlp- full master of Jefferson Vallege Lodge No. 735, A. F. & A. NJ, was presented with a handsome gold watch at the Thursday evening session of that or ranization. The presentation speech was made by George Ross of behalf