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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
SCHOOL DEDICATED
 DR. GLENN SPEAKS
Magnificent Structure Open To Students At Decatur.
 Many Attend
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU THE AGE HERALD
 nocof,,r Ala Nov Ia


 Dr. c. B. Glenn, superintendent of the public schools of Birmingham, de- livered what school people here be- lieved was an epoch making address Friday on the occasion of the dedica- tion of the new Central High school building, located on Gordon Drive. Members of the present board of edu- cation, members of the board of edu- cation of the past Superintendent w.. w. Benson, Principal T. D. Scrivner who presided at the meeting, nun Der of the ministers of local churces, the faculty and students of the high school, some grade students, repre- sentatives of the Parent Teacher as- sociation and many citizens were seated in the gym of the new high school when the dedicatory exercises were opened with prayer by pr. L. F. Goodwin, followed by s.'America," as sung by the entire company.
 Addresses were made by B. l.. Ma lone, for years chairman of the board of education, by Mrs. l.. P. Troup, president of the Parent-Teacher as sociation: Gus Bassett, a prominent citizen; Miss Amelia Troy, libriarian. and by Dr. George T. Harris, who presented the school with the valu- able furnishings as donated by the American Legion.
 In addition to the address of Dr. 1lenH, lHe luuslcdl HuIlperS were Dy Mrs. A. A. Hardage, Miss Alice Hat ton, Mrs. H. o. Troupe. and Mrs. D. B. Pickins. Superintendent Benson in troduced pr. Glenn, referring to the expressed opinion of leading educa- tors to the effect that pr. Glenn's schools at Birmingham were as eff cient and progressive as any in the world.
 The Birmingham educator said, school buildings wera made now tO fit the physical makeup of children. just as much as were studies, suited to their mental requirements. The speakers subject was Changed Conception of Education" The im- portance of personal touch, of aroused interest on the part of the students, of self expression on the part of the students and an absolute honesty were impressed by the speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
ARKANSAS PARTY COMING

A party of Arkansas boosters will arrive in the Muscle Shoals district Sunday morning aboard the Arkansas exposition train. The train of 15 cars will contain different products of Arkansas, mineral. agricultural and industrial, and will be used to advertise the resources of that state. The party will inspect the nitrate plants and Wilson dam and Governor Brough will preach at one of the local churches. The train will leave for other points on their route at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
MARKS IN sTAMPs

A postcard was received In Flor ence Tuesday morning by c. H. Brown from Cologne, bearing stamps to the value of 216,000.O00 marks These stamps, the equivalent of 2 200, 1000, 0,000-mark stamp, three 5,000,- 900 stamps and one 1000, ,000-mark stamp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
LATEST MOVE ALSO' INCLUDES G|RARD.
Federal Court Asked To Grand Writs Prohibiting
 Violation Of VoIstead Act
STATE CAPITAL BURLAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Montgomery Ala Nov 16 |


 Injunctions preventing the use of 3 houses in Montgomery and two in Girard for the violation of, the Vol stead act were asked by petition filed in the United States district court in Montgomery Friday afternoon. Af fidavits were made by Walter K. Nc Adory, chief supervisor of the state law enforcement department, who swore that raids were made by agents and that liquor was found in the houses following: John and Rebecca Armstrong, 316 South Jackson street; MT, and Mrs. Claude King, and Reese Martin, 2041s Lee street; Henry Krut- ner. o. o. Penton and Lamar Ruppen- thai, POP North Court street; R. M. Speir, 601 Pollard street; George w Fuller. Give O'Rear and Wash Adams, 523-525 North Decatur street; Isham c. Fuller and Frank Willis SOP North Bainbridges street; George w., W. L. and c. G. Berry. $50 North McDonough street; ". Guy smith l34 Chandler street; Nave Newberry l01a North Lawrence street; Gerald Bailey, 125 Lee street; George Davis l01k Commerce street; Joe Hyatt, PAT Houston. of Montgomery, and Mir and Mrs. c. H. Glass. Judkins Ferry bridge on the Wetumpka road.
 " November 19, in Montgomery before Judge Henry D. Clayton.
 Those of Girard were James E. and Manuel S. Harris and Jack Green and their cases are called for Opelika November 26, before Judge Henry D. Clayton.
 The statement was made that some of the places involved are among the largest blind tigers in Montgomer cry.
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 A still of 1000 gallons capacity was captured in Shelby county late Friday afternoon, according to 8 report to Chief Walter K. McAdory and 800 gallons of beer poured out together with ten gallons of whisky. Two men were arrested charged with distilling BUSINESS SUSPENDs FOR GAME
 Business was practically suspended in Montgomery Friday afternoon while officials, business men and em- ployes of business establishments went to Cramton Bowl and saw the University of Alabama team defeat Louisiana State 30 to 3 in the annual football game.
 The holiday was & sort of welcome for Mike Donahue, coach of Louisiana state, who was head coach of Auburn for many years and resigned at the end of the last football season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
RTSH FOR TAGS

At the close of business Wednes- day night. the last day of grace on purchasing of automobile licenses, without the penalty attached, 2,O12 automobile owners had procured the necessary piece of numbered tin to operate their motor-driven vehicles, whether for pleasure or business. The total number of tags issued was 616 in excess of the number issued last year, and on Thursday morning car owners were still struggling in, but the penalty of $2 plus 15 per cent was added
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
CEDAR PRISE ERvE ]
 AT 1OO YEARS 0LD.
Used In First Water Mains Ever Laid In City Of
 Huntsville
. TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

'
 Cedar logs in a perfect state of preservation that were buried in the ground more than 100 years ago with large holes bored through their cen ter making pipe of them, are being dug up in Washington street by ex cavators of the Southern Bell Tele- phone company. The logs were water mains in the first waterworks sys- tenn in the south. so far IS known, and they were laid many years be- fore iron, steel or soil pipe had ever been thought of. One end of each pipe was sharpened to fit into the widened end of the next pipe and around the joints were iron bands which have long ago rusted away although the wood Is not decayed and retains it's original cedar aroma. Some of the very old citizens here remember when all the water mains were logs of this kind but none of them remember when any new cedar mains were laid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
HEALTH NURSE VISITS

Miss Jessie Mariner of the state health department at Montgomery, Is spending this week with the Madison county health unit and, with local in spectors, is visiting rural schools and examining the children for possibly contagious diseases and physical de- fleets. Miss Mariner expressed her self as delighted with the system being carried out here. She Will ad- dress meeting of industrial nurses Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
TO ORGANIZE GIRLS CLUE

Miss Esther Garfield, home demon- stration agent of Lauderdale county, will organize new Girls club Friday afternoon at the Kilburn school, about 12 miles from Florence on the Jackson highway. The meeting will also be in the nature of a get-to- gether gathering for the community. Miss Garfield has also completed plans for the organization of a Ladies club at Burcham Bailey,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
COPPER STILL CAPTURED

A 40-gallon, solid copper stlII WAS captured by Sheriff Cobb and Depu- ties Hollingsworth and Eastman near Crooked Oaks. this county. It was in operation and Sebastian Harris, the operator, was placed under arrest. Two hundred and fifty gallons oi beer were poured out by the officers and the still was brought to Tus- cumbia Harris gave bond for his at federal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
BUSINESS WOMEN MEET

The Business Women's club met on November IS for their first busi- ness meeting since the election of. new officers. Miss Mildred Heacock." the new president, presided, and ap- pointed new committees to assist her during the coming year. The year 1924 will be a very important one Tn the history of the Talladega club, as the State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs will meet here in April of next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
MRs. UpTON DIES

GREENVlLLE, AIa., NOV. Ib.-- Special )-The funeral services of Mrs. Isabelle Upton. widow of the late Rector c. R. Upton. were held Wednesday afternoon at St. Thomas, a church that her late and distin- guished husband was rector of for over 20 years. The services were conducted by her pastor, pr. Rich ard Wilkinson of Montgomery. and interment was made in Magnolia cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
FoREsAW RTssIA,s FALL

and abroad before long, on some fine morning. Russia will go to destruc- ton. Sic transit gloria mundi. To- day she is a vast and powerful state, tomorrow she will suddenly fly to pieces. ."-Ricardo Baenza in Fl Sol (Madrid).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
HERBERT BRUCKNER DIEs

Herbert Bruckner, for many years a citizen of Huntsville, died yester- day in Memphis. according to infor- nation received by relatives here last night. The body will be brought to Huntsville for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
Dry Chief Seeks Injunction Against 13 Alleged Blind Tigers M

Madison county, brought in two more prisoners yesterday, both being charged with hunting out of season and without license. They pleaded guilty and paid -nominal fines. The law has been a dead letter for more than 8 year, it is claimed. no arrests having been made in that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
FLORENCE SEEKS NEXT ALABAMA PRESS MEET
Invitation Will Be Extended At Ex- ecutiye Meeting In Birmingham
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAID
Florence. Ala Nov

The Chamber of Commerce at it's last meeting voted to extend an in- vftatton to the Alabama Press asso- citation to hold it's next annual con vention in Florence. The executive committee of the association will meet in Birmingham next Saturday and the invitation will be extended at that time and the hospitality of Florence offeredeto the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
INSPECT INCINERATOR

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Nov. 16.- Special. )-Mayor F. l.. Adams and Sanitary Inspector H. J. Trasher left this morning for Florence to inspect the incinerator plant there. Upon their report perhaps. depends the ac- ton of the city council on pro- posal to buy an incinerator to dis pose of the garbage of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
norARIANs Dn GOOD TURN

The Sheffield Rotary club has ac- conplished great good since it's or ganization. A number of the mem bers contributed liberally and made it possible for a clrb-footed child to be made normal. The child and lts mother were before the executive committee of the club yesterday morning. Tho joy of the mother ana the happiness of the child made glau the hearts of the Rotarians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
MADISON MAN PARoLED

Brandon to Jim Eudy, convicted in the circuit court of Madison county of perjury November 2, 1921, and sentenced to imprisonment for three years to three years and three months. The governor granted a ful! pardon with restoration of civil and political rights to Percy L. Mea- dows of Jefferson county, who ahad d served two-year sentence oreem- bezzlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
MAKES INsPECT1oN Tprp

General Superintendent Stanfil of the Southern railway passed through the Muscle Shoals district this week on an inspection trip. On the route over the northern Alabama line two local men were also in the party. They were J. H. Waters roadmaster, and Harry DeButts. trainmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
CouRT ADJoURNED

The circuit court grand jury ad- journed Thursday morning, re turning 13 indictments. The only capital case up for consideration was that of Ben W. Butler. a white man, who is charged with the murder of a negro boy and wounding negro woman at Talladega Springs, about four months ago. An indictment of murder in the first degree was re- turned against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
CIyEN "a DAYS

E. D. Conner, white, was tried in county court here Thursday charged with vagrancy. He was sentenced to 43 days on the county roads. Solici- tor J. c. Nichols prosecuted the case Conner gave his home address as ..Snmewhera In the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
,,1,s crruy nONORED

The many friends of Mrs. Beulah Curry of Tuscumbia were very much pleased to learn that she had been elected worthy grand matron Of tne Order of the Eastern Star at the convention held in Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
RAINEY FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services will be held at his late residence here and at Athens Saturday morning for E. R. Rainey. for many years prominent citizen
 of Decatur. pr. George T. Harris will conduct both services with in- torment at Athens. He is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
SHOW WEEK PROCI AIMED

According to Q. l.. Dewberry, man ager of Heflin Motor company, the week beginning November 19 has been designated as Ford Show Week" MT. Dewberry invites the general public to visit the local com pany during next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
RAILROAD CONDUCTOR DEAD

The funeral of James A. Hall vet eran conductor of the Memphis di- vision of the Southern railway, was conducted in Huntsville from the home of his brother Walter F. Hall, Thursday and interment was in Ma pie Hill MT Hall died in Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
FAIL TO PAY LICENSES

More than 1000 owners of auto mobiles who have failed to pay their licenses now past due have been listed by ". l.. Starr, license inspec- tor for Madison county. The records show that more than 1000 persons have paid up to this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
READY FOR ROLL. CALL

The executive board of the Mad ison County Red Cross has set No vember 25 to 29. inclusive, as the period for the annual roll call and drive and workers rep resenting the civic and dinner clubs will help put the campaign through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
TERRACING SCHOOL

A terracing school was conducted at Cloverdale Tuesday and Wednes- day by the county farm bureau, E. L. Deal, county agent, and his as- sistant, R. o. Shaver, being in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
RUSH TO BUY TAGS
Number Of DeIinquents In Cleburne
 Number 200

HEFLIN, Ala. Nov. 16,--( -(Special) ) The automobile tag buying rush con- tinued at the probate office through Thursday, and. according to W. T.
 Prestidge, county license inspector, there are about 200 delinquents in Cleburne county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
DIsTnLING IS CHARGED

T. T. Storey of Sulphur Springs was bound over under bond of $1,000 at a trial held Friday before Judge J. B. Holman, Jr., under 8 charge of ils lict distilling. The defendant expects to be released under bond imme diately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
TO RESTORE BUILDING

Tearing out of the debris from the second floor and assembling material on the ground. the Henderson Drug company is at once getting under way the restoration of it's building, which was damaged in the fire Tues Gay night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
CAR HITs P0LJCEMAN

Clyde Bounds. traffic policeman, is on duty again after an absence of several days following a collision with a Ford car last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
TO PRESENT MINSTREL

means of which the club each year raise a large sum for charity work will be given December IT at the Princess theatre, according to plans announced by Marvin Rankin, secre- tary. The performance this year will be under the direction of Barton Isbell of Sheffield, assisted by c. B. Pickins of Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17

stapleton, Horace Wilson, Thomas Wilson and l.. A. Birglin, with Grover L. Terrell convicted of violat- ing a conservation statute in Mobile county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
RETURNs HOME

Mrs. c. D. Bruce, who has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. D. w. Gray. for several days, has re- turned to her home at Pittsburg, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
WHITE SLAVERY CHARGED

George Meadows, a textile opera tive in a Huntsville cotton mill, has been arrested and committed to jail on charge of violating the federal white slavery law following an in vestigation conducted by an agent of the department of justice. Meadows left here several months ago with a young woman of one of the mill towns. the agent of the department of justice claims, taking her to a town in North Carolina. where they remained several months. Meadows was held to the federal grand jury after a hearing before United States Commissioner s. A Richardson and bond fixed at $1,000, which he was unable to provide
 GAME LAW VIOLAT0RS
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
PUSHES rALLADEGA MARBLE

Dr. and Mrs Arthur A. Hammer stein of Pittsburg are in the city for a visit with Mrs. Robert T. Hicks. Dr. Hammerstein is interested in Ala bama marble development with G. Moretti, who was first to bring Ala bama marble into prominence on a large scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
D. J. Hays, superintendent of edu.

E. L. Hays, superintendent of edu- cation of Morgan county. holds the unique decision of being the only male official of the Parent Teacher association of Alabama. The Nor gan county educator was elected secretary of the state organization at the Huntsville convention this week Mrs. D. L. Hays was elected presi- dent of the AlabaIlu unit. MT. and Mrs. Hays have been very active in educational progress in the county and today were receiving congratula- tions from their host of friends over the country on their election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
NEEDY HAVE FEAST

The Salvation Army director, AdJt. Van Sweden, distributed among the needy people of Anniston Friday morning 200 pounds of barbecued meat and about 100 loaves of sliced bread which had been left over at the K. K K barbecue on Thursday evening and which had been given in connection with the big open air naturalization ceremony at Oxford Lake and which was witnessed by a crowd estimated at 10000 people. One of the chief features of the evening was an address by Dr. Lloyd Blood worth, imperial lecturer. Another fea- ture was the naturalization ceremony on the old drill field and directed by Bert E. Thomas of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17

Envelopes began to be used in England and in the United States in The decade from 1S40 to 1850.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
pArr woRKER DIES

J. A. Hall, aged 75 years, an em- ploye of the Southern railroad TOT 45 years, former resident of Tus- cunbia, died at his home in Mem phis. He was a member of the Methodist church, a thirty second degree Mason and a Shriner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17

Approximately two billion pounds of soap and soap products are now being consumed annually in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
w. o. w. HAVE FISH FRY

L. D. Holloway, state manager for the W. O. w, and c. A. English of Atlanta were the principal speakers at the annual fish fry of the Wood man of the World lodge here on Thursday evening. The event was at tended by about 100 members of the fraternity. A special committee re- turned to the city Thursday afternoon after a trip to the Coosa river and brought about 100 pounds of freak fish for the feast and program ot socitl features were arranged
 At the Thursday night meeting 24 new applications for membership were turned in and a prize of q $5 gold piece for having brought in the largest number during the membership campaign started several weeks ago. Three new members were electd and two initiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
HOLDS GAME LAW YET INEFFECTIVE
As Result Hunters Of Calhoun And TaIladega Busy
 On Scene
ANNISTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! AIo Nn- IA

Bird hunters In Calhoun and Tal- ladega counties are afield in large numbers this week following de- cision rendered this week by Judge Castleberry of the inferior court of Talladega to the effect that hunting of birds is not a violation of law, according to information in Anniston on Friday. A Greek restaurant opera tor in Talladega had been hailed be- fore-Judge Castleberry on charge Of violating the state game law, by hav- ing a string of birds in his posses sion. The Greek secured the service of an attorney and the attorney made the claim In open court that the new law of the state legislature does not become effective until November 20, and until that time is lawful to hunt quail and possess as many as 25 birds as the result of one day afield.
 In acquitting the Greek on charge of violating the game laws of the state, the judge is said to have ruled that it was not unlawfvI to hunt and posses birds until November 20.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-04-20
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. PEACH VALLEY
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Mrs. Charles Bruner was shopping
in Delta Tuesday
Miss Alta Ollie and brother, Jesse
Thompson, were dinner guests at the
Painter home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thompson spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Blivens of Escalante Canon.
Mr.. and Mrs F.. E Willis were cal.
ling on Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Hallock
of Read Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Storment and
Mrs. Geo. Williamson and son Gay,
of Austin, were callers Sunday after
noon at the R. D. Storment home.
A letter to home folks from Don
and Lyle McClurg, VINO left here last
TALL for California, but who were laid
up in Arizona on account of bad roads
stated that they were seeing Califor-
mia now
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Scott gave a
turkey dinner Sunday in honor of
their relatives from Grand Junction
VIM. Cox and Miss Helen Scott
Others present at the function were
L. W, NJ. D., and Miss Helen Scott.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-04-20
Thanks

! wish to express my appreciation
for the many kind considerations
shown my wife and me during our
residence in Delta, and also the very
liberal patronage 1 have enjoyed. Let
me assure you that you have our sin
cere gratitude and that the time that
we have spent here has been the most
pleasant of our lives and will always
be remembered and appreciated by
us.
I wish to commend to you as my
successor. Drs. Cook & Cook, who are
enthusiastic Chiropractors coming
well recommended and will look after
your Chiropractic needs.
Ice Sincerely,
W. w. Gresham, D. C. Phi. C.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-04-20
Gard Of Thanks

We wish through the columns of
the Independent to express our sin
cere thanks to all those lodges, clubs
and each individual friend who mani.
tested sympathy and sent beautiful
flowers during our great bereave-
ment in the loss of our dear husband
and father, c. ]. Adams; also for the
autos and music. These deeds will
never be forgotten by us.-Mrs. C. J.
Adams; Mr.. and Mrs Carey B.
Adams; Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Adams:
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-04-20
Buys chiropraetie Business.

E. B. Cook and wife arrived last
week from Davenport, Iowa, and soon
after purchased the chiropractic BUSH
ness and good will of DR.. w. w.
Gresham and wife. The Cooks will
take possession of the office May l..
DR.. and Mrs. Gresham have been here
for about two years and have formed
many pleasant friendships. They ex-
pect to return to their home in Miss
issippi for the present.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-04-20
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to express our apprecia-
ton for the kindness shown and the
flowers sent during the illness and
death of our little son and brother
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Stanford and
family. Ice