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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
CONT RACT To PAVE
10Th STREET LET
IN LIVELY SESSION
Protests Heard, But Vote OF
Commissioners Is Three to
Threats of Court
Contest Made :

After a lively meeting the city
commission awarded the contract for
the paving of Twenty eighth street,
south, at the Tuesday morning ses-
sion by three to one vote. The
Dunn Construction companys bid of
1926 for the work was lowest re-
celved by the commission. it was
stated, and calls for the laying of a
IlVe-lnch concrete base with a Two
and one-half inch surface Of asphalt.
The commission took action after
much argument for and against the
paving by residents of the street and
when the vote was taken on the mo-
ton of Commissioner w. h. Dickson
to award the contract to the lowest
bidder. Mrs. Mary Echols. president
protein, Commissioners Dickson and
Cloe voting in favor of the paving
and Commissioner Harrison IN the
negative. Vigorous protests were
heard from the delegations of resi-
dents present, while many of the
others were in favor of awarding
the contract
Commissioner Dickson had in hand
many of the letters sent out from the
engineers office asking for an opin-
ion regarding the paving of the
street and giving estimates of the
cost. Fourteen had expressed in their
replies opposition to the action while
nine answered they were in favor Of
the street being paved. Twenty re-
cipients of the letters had failed to
answer. On the basis of the frontage
owned the report figured that las
per cent favored the paving, 2S per
cent were against. and 57.2 had not
replied.
Those participating in the argu-
ments before the commission were
Douglass Mcqueen. A. W. Brazelton,
C. l.. Parker, Mrs. r. J. Pittman, F.
d. Macarthur, r. j. Pittman. Tom
Pounds. a. j. Hawkins. city attorney,
and others In the tilt between Mr..
Pounds and Commissioner Dickson it
was intimated that if the paving was
done over the protest of the people 1t
would in all probability be contested
in court.
Work on the paving will be started
within the next few days, lit was
stated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
ARGENTINE ANT WAR
DELAYED BY DIR. HINDSI
BECAUSE OF ILLNESS

Owing to the sudden illness of DR..
W. e. Kinds of Auburn, the cam
paign which was to have been staged
against the Argentine ant will be de-
layed until his condition will warrant
his coming to the city. DIR. Kinds was
operated on for appendicitis in Mont
gomery this week and is reported to
be recovering.
More than one dozen places were
found in the Birmingham district
where the ants had colonies, which
extended from East Lake to Ensley,
following a survey made by him in
November DR.. Kinds stated that con-
troll methods should be taken prompt
ly, as the colonies will quickly spread
and cover much of the residential
section of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
COAL PRODUCTION OF
ALABAMA KEEPS PACE
WITH JANUARY OUTPUT

Coal production of Alabama is re-
ported as continuing at the high
mark of early January when $4,000
tons was the weekly output. This is
far in excess either of 1921 or 1922
at the same time. Increase is largely
due to the enormous mill and fur-
mace consumption, commercial coal
being also active.
The bad weather or Monday served
to, reduce mining operations largely
through failure of miners to report
for work. The mines themselves
were not affected by the weather
Coke production is almost at max
imum since the firing of the only 80
idle ovens by the Semet- Solve" COM
pany and the firing of $50 additional
beehive ovens by the Alabama COM
pany. Spot coke is selling at $3.50
to newcomers in the market. There
is quick demand for every ton of pro-
duction.
The Alabama By-Products corpora
ton expects to begin laying it's H.
inch gas main into East Birmingham
in the Immediate future. 1t will re-
quire about 40 days to complete 1t.
Ii is understood that the company
will find market for its entire sur
plus by-product gas production. 1t
is operating the new 25 as we'll as the
old so Koppers ovens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
TO OBSERVE SCOUT WEEK

National Boy Scout Week" viii De
observed by members of the Elk
change clW> Wednesday afternoon
when a me.tber of one of the local
scout troops will address the club at
it's regular weekly luncheon held in
the private dining room of the Tut
wiler hotel.
w. A. Tharp. paint manufactures,
will be the four minute speaker for
this meeting and will explain paints
and the uses of paints to the club.
The Ragland school committee will
make it's report, while other matters
of interest will come before the club,
A large number of mmebers are ex-
pected to be in attendance at this
time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
ALLEN L0EHR NAMED
FRENCH ALLIANCE HEAD

At called meeting of Il Alliance
Franchise held at Birmingham
Southern college, Tuesday afternoon,
the following officers were elected:
A. G. Loehr president, Mrs. j. w.
Donnelly vice president, Miss Mary
Harsh secretary and Mrs. J. w.
Youngblood treasurer.
Featured on the program. at the
meeting was DR.. Andre Morse, ex-
change professor at Harvard, who
spoke on, France as She is Today"
After explaining the geographical
situation of France with her open
door" facing Germany, DR.. Morse
stated that the three problems fac
ing France today were, first. safety;
second. reconstruction. and third.
reparation.
The lecture was well attended. and
was heard by the advanced French
classes of tho Birmingham Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
AUDITORIUM BIDS
NOT To BE INVITED
UNTIL PLANS READY
Meeting Between Commits
sioners and C. of c. Com
mittee Defers Action Until
Return of McLendon

Following a meeting held in the
city hall between the members OF
the city commission and the com
mittee appointed by the Chamber
of Commerce for the re-checking
of the auditorium bids. Commission
er Dickson stated that action in the
matter would be deferred until the
latter part of the week, when Presi-
dent d. z. McLendon of the commits
sion Is expected to return. 1t was
believed that the committee had
several matters of Importance which
would be of interest to the commits
sioners regarding the plans ana de-
tails of the proposed buildins.
Commissioner w. e. Dickson, an
nounced at the commission. meeting
Tuesday morning that e. Van Keu-
rem, city consulting engineer, would
give the specifications for the exca-
walton and foundation work read.
for bids at the next meeting of the
body. This was expected at the
meeting Tuesday, but owing to the
details of the work, 1t was fmpos-
sible for the engineer to be ready.
The Chamber of Commerce has Of
fered it's services to the city and ex-
pressed its Willingness to be OF any
assistance whatsoever in helping
them with the plans, details and
other questions which might arise
in reference to the erection of the
auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07

rior rivers. The saving on the part
of Birmingham coffee houses is $40
per car and Atlanta saves 1913 per
car by using the Warrior. The
statement is made in the circular
that coffee rCasters receiving their
green coffee from New Orleans
throu Il the barge lines were saTed
a freight I'LL last year of more than
$4,000. Corresponding savings were
made in shipments of salt and sugar.
which are also heavy movements.
1t is stated at the general agents
office in Birmingham that the War
rior would be doing much more bus
mess if it had adequate equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene F. Enslen,
2737 Highland avenue, at 1 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon. Burial will
be in Elmwood, Vice in charge. Flu
neral services will be Cfficiated
over by Rev. A. j. Dickerson, as
sisted by DIR. j. E. billiard. PAIL
bearers will be as follows: John B.
Cox, Roscoe L. Harris, Ben c.
Morgan, William Sadler, Nelson
Snow, Anglin White. Henry Hiden
and P. E. Davidson.
Mrs. Kate A. WoodaII-Remains of
Mrs. Kate A. Woodall, age S. who
died at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. e. Z. Bennett, 1884 Elm
street, West End, were sent to Cur
ley, Ala, for funeral services and
burial by Ridout Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Sadie Goodman-Funeral serv-
ices for Mrs. Sadie Goodman, age
80, wno died at her residence.
Eleventh street and Nolan avenue,
Tuesday morning. were conducted
at the residence at o'clock Tues
day afternoon. Burial was in Knes-
seth Israel cemetery. Ridout in
charge.
5. w. IsOx. Jr.-Infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. $. w. Box, 625 Huntsville ave-
nue., ,Boyles, died at the residence
Monday night Funeral services
will be announced later by Ridout
Infant Hough-FuneraI services for
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bak-
er Hough, who died at the residence
in Fairfield, Monday morning
were conducted from the residence
n 81 dro
Mrs. T. Fl. Day. Ill Arcadia, Ter
race. Fairfield. at 10 o'clock Tues
day morning. Burial was In Elm
wood.
Mrs. Margaret Parker-Funeral serv-
ices FOR Mrs. Margaret Parker.
age 80. who died at her residence
in Edgewood, were conducted at
Shelby Springs cemetery Tuesday
morning. Burial was in Shelby
Springs, Johns in charge.
Mrs. Reppie Guin-Funeral services
for Mrs. Reppie Guin, age 4S, who
died at her residence, 437 Berry
street, West End. were sent to
Faye;te, Ala, for funeral services
and burial Tuesday by Johns.
FRS. Charles w. Page-Word was re-
ceived in Birmingham Tuesday of
the death of Mrs. Charles w. Page,
formerly Miss Lille Wall of Biz
mingham, which occurred at her
residence in Los Angeles Monday.
Funeral services and burial will be
conducted at Los Angeles. Mrs
Page is survived by her father and
two brothers, VIII Wall and Rob-
ert Wall of Birmingham, and one
sister of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
INCOME TAX RETURNS
ARE DUE BY MARCH Is

Que TO a typographical error The
Age Herald stated yesterday morning
that the income tax returns must be
filed by March 1, instead of March
15. which, according toe local officials
is the correct date. These returns
must be filed in the office of w. ID.
Snead, collector of internal revenue.
on or before March 10, in order to
avoid paying the penalty prescribed
bv the federal law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
no LICENSE COTTON DEALERS

An ordinance requiring each cot
ton buyer, broker or branch office
maintaining and executing future
contracts for the general public,
which sale includes the right to buy
and sell spot cotton to pay license
of $3.50 Per year. was passed at the
Tuesday meeting of the commission
ers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
NAME CANNON INSPECTOR

w. r. Cannon was appointed to the
position of assistant plumbing inspec-
tor of the city at the Tuesday meet
ing of the city commission. Commits
sioner Dickson stated that the APP
pointment was made to fill the va
cancy caused by the former assistant
resigning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued
Tuesday to j. A. Williamson, "a. and
Nancie White, Al; Harry Oscar KAN
ter, IS, and Sylvia Kiln, 20; b. G..
Hodge, 20, and Mary Brown Buck
shaw. "a; James V. Redie, "a, and
Myrtis X. Wright, 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07

Charles Enslen Lutz-Funeral serv-
ices tGr Charles Enslen Lutz s.
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ
Lutz, who died at the residence OF
has parents in Forest Park Monday
Will be conducted from the resi-
dence of the ~child's grandparents,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07

Frank Grove, Jr,-Remains of Frank
Grove. Jr., who died at local in
Urinary Tuesday afternoon will be
forwarded to Montevallo for fun
eral services and burial Wednesday
by Lige 10y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
DEATHS

Michael Carney-FuneraI
services for William Michael Car
ney. age So, who died at his resi-
dence. s2S Firty-first street. Tues
day morning, will be conducted
from the residence at . o'clock
Thursday morning. Following the
services at the residence the btdy
will be removed to st. Pauls Cath
oiic church where services Will
also be conducted. Burial will be In
Forest Hill cemetery. Lige 10y in
charge. Mr.. Carney is survived by
his-widow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07
The First National Bank
of Birmingham, Ala.

Statement December 20, 1922.
RESOURCES
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07

Mrs. Margaret Parker-Funeral serv-
ices FOR Mrs. Margaret Parker
age 30. who died at her residence
in E1gewGod, were conducted al
Shelby Springs cemetery Tuesday
morning. Burial was in Shelby
Springs, Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-07

Mrs. Reppie Guin--Funeral services
for Mrs. Reppie Guin, age 4S, who
died at her residence, 437 Berry
street, West End. were sent to
Fayette, Ala, for funeral services
and burial Tuesday by Johns.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
MEET OCTOBER 9th.

The National directors OF the
American Wheat Growers Associat-
ed will hold a special meeting in
Denver beginning October sth ac'
cording to announcement by Joe
Plummer, Akron, President OF the
association. The American AS
sociated is the marketing organl'
zation for the Colorado association
as well as eight other state co,
operative wheot marketing organ
izatiOns.
Plans for nationwide campaign
to control 65 per cent OF America
wheat before next horvest will be
discussed at the meeting, the re
port states. Denver was decided up
on for the conference following an
invitation by Gov w E. Sweet. who
asked the directors to meet in Colo
RADIO so that our farmers can learn
more about the cooperative plan
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
LEANS VS. FATS

Yes there was a ball game, the
Leans demonstrated to all their
friends, as well as the few fats. that
they were game any way, the fats
not having recovered from the aw-
full trimming administrated to them
by the leans week ago, failed to
show in numbers sufficient to form
u nine, so they filled In with enough
of the regulars from the Holly team
and the Leans, well they just leaned
the best they could.
Though realizing they were up
against a losing game the Leans
went ahead and put up good bat
tie against odds they had little
chance to overcome, but rather
than disappoint the fans the game
was played to finish and the re
suit is now history.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
ODE TO A NoNADvERr1sER

(Apologies to the author of the
Originally
Breathes there mon with soul so
dead,
Who never to himself has said;
My trade of late is getting bad,
I'll try a new display, by gad."
If such there be go mork him well,
For him no bank account shall
swell;
No angles watch the golden stair
To welcome home millionaire.
The man who never asks for trade
BY local ad or goods displayed
Cares more for rest than worldly
gain.
And patronage but gives him pain.
Tread lightly, friends, let no rude
sound
Disturb his solitude profound
Here let him live in calm Gepose
Unsought except by those he owes.
Fowler Tribune
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
ELECTED OFFICERS

The Women's foreign Missionary
Society held the regular monthly
meeting at the home of Mrs, r. W..
Afford Sept 2Sth Eight members
and four visitors being present.
After business session delicious
refreshments were served by the
hostess.
The following officers were elect
ed for the coming year:
President-Mrs. Bert Lewis, Vice
Pres.-Mrs. Walter Wright, Rec.
Sec-Mrs Harry OKane, Gov Sec.
Mrs. Fred Saunders, Treasure-Mrs.
Geo. Smeltzer Supt Kings Herald
Mrs. N. D.Hill, Sapt. Little Light
Bearers, Mrs. Albert MOrich.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
D. A. R. LUNCHEON

Mrs. G. w. Bean and Mrs F. II.
Allen entertained the Lamar Chap
ter. Daughters of the American
Revolution, Tuesday at l o'clock
luncheon at the home of Mrs. Allen
The tables were decorated in
patriotic color scheme was carried
out in the menu.
The following ladies from Lamar
were present. Mesdames Sayler,
Mclean, Wooden. Mayiield, Movies,
Brownlee, f. NJ /. Wilson, w. J.
Johnston, Diltz, Koonsman, Strain,
Applegate, Hover, Butler and Den.
ming.
Mrs. Bean and Mrs. Allen are
members of the Lamar Chapter OF
the d. A. r.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
FRED w1LKEN KILLED

A telegram was received by re-
latives in this city today convey
ing the sad news that Fred .Wilken
was struck by Tightening and in
tanstly killed at Boulder, Colorado,
this afternoon. The body is being
shipped here. where Fred was
born and grew to manhood, for
burial. The funeral will probably
be held Sunday afternoon. Tile
Scott Republican.
1t will be remebred that Fred
Wilken came here from Scott City
about year ago and was associat-
ed with Greene & Macy in the
Rhodes Garage for about months
He went from here to Boulder.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
SUGAR BEET PROSPECTS

Official Washington has come out
with proposition to divert con
siderable portion of wheat acreage
to the raising of sugar beets.
Now the acreage yield of wheat
per acre Is less than IA bushels and
the average return to the farmer Is
less than $l3. Sugar beet farms are
getting ten tons to the acre with a
price of $500 Or more per ton, max.
ing return of $50 per acre or six
times what the wheat is yielding.
Secretary Wallase favors the idea
and the President is considering 1t
eanestly. With wheat acreage of
5S million acres and Sugar beet
acreage of only 100000 acres we need
not fear this diversion of land would
rob us of bread.
Colorado. the leading Sugar beet
State of the Union with an estimat-
ed crop of 100000 bags, ought to
turn more and more to this lucra.
tive crop.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
EvAseE11sr1c MEETING

A great Group Evangelism Con-
gress will be l-eld at the Broad
way Christian Church, Pueblo, by
the churches of Southern Colorado
October 4-5. An intensive program
of unique character will be put on.
= A moving picture will be shown
at each night session. One of these
pictures will be that of the largest
Mems Bible Glass in the world, the
Taubman class of 300 men at Long
Beach, California. Those who see
this great sight will never forget
it.
Harry K. Shields of Glendora,
California, who as enroptured
thousands with his wonderful tenor
voice. will have charge of the music
and will sing solos at all sessions
of the convention The Columbia
Company makes records of Mr..
Shields voice in song. Recently at
the great International Convention
of the Disciples of Christ at Colo
rado Springs, Mr.. Shields was quite
favorite among the many singers
there.
Every minister of the Christian
church in Southern Colorado will
appear on the program. In addi-
tion to this there will be addresses
from DR. Jos. f. Davis and Rev,
A. E. Van Slyke of Denver. c. ]
Sharp of Hammond. Ind. National
Supt. of Group Evangelism, man
of most remarkable power, will
speak several times as will r.
Porter of Cincinnati, Ohio Field
Secretary of the Worldwide Loyal
Movement
All addresses will be of an in
spirational nature. Experts will
speak on the why and How of
Group Evangelism. A detailed
survey of the district will be con
sidered in. which some startling
facts will be revealed. An enthu-
siastic wave of Evangelism will
spread through these meetings
Volunteers for Christian service
will be called for and hundreds will
respond. The meetings are for both
Young and old, men and women,
bows and girls.
The local Christian church Is ex.4
pecting to have large delegation
present. Those who cannot attend
but one session. especially the
young people, will attend on the
last night of the meeting as that
will be the greatest session.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
SANITY TEST


Can you answer the following ten
Questions? Or has the world gone
mad
1. Answer yes" or "no'-who was
the first president OF the U S A?
2. In a Partisan duel, does the chal-
leneer stand near his opponent,
or vice versa?
3. Who put the twist In Oliver?
a. If you had a week to live, would
you spend it in jazz palace?
5. Why Is " Has the World Gone
Mad!' the most talked about
motion picture?
6. If your wife came home late
would you hit her with your
right hand or your left?
l. Do bearded men wear treir boards
under or over the blankets?
8. Why does everybody crowd in to
see HAS the World Gone Mad!'
the motion picture supreme?
9. Why do all brunetts have dark
hair?
10 VIII you see Has the World
Gone Madw the wonder picture
at the Isis Friday Oct. 5th. Yes
or yes?
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
AUTO THEFT CLAIMED
%


Last Monday afternoon message
came from Lakin to the marshal to
look out for two couples who had
stolen car. Almost Immediately
Mr.. Cores apprehended the young
people riding about town.
The men gave the names of How
ard Baven and Lloyd Craven. al
though one of them registered at
the Grand Hotel as Joe Miller.
Craven claimed one of the women
as his wife and the other as his
wife's sister and this claim appear
ed to be substantiated. His claim
that the automible belonged to his
father did not appear SO certain.
The ear is claimed by the authori-
tives to have been taken flom the
garage of Mr.. Miller in Wichita,
from which place the two couples
rode to Lakin and then on to Holly.
The Lakin sheriff was notified to
trace the parties. Sheriff Beavers
came down Monday evening to take
the accused in charge but in the
meanwhile the Lakin sheriff came
to Holly and the four young people
were taken away to Lakin in two
cars in the driving rain of last Mon,
day evening.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
MAD SUMMER OF 1899 REPRO.
DUCED IN NEW JANE NOvAK
PICTURE

An authentic reproduction of
that mad summer of 1899. when a
sensational rush for the Alaskan
gold fields caused farmer and
mechanic. business man and labor
er to drop their activities to par
ticipate in headlong rush for
wealth and success in the wilds of
the Yukon, is visualiZed in Jane
NOvak's greatest screen triumph
Belle of Alaska" distributed by
the American Releasing Corpora
tion, and opening at the Isis on
Saturday Oct. 9Th.
Miss Novak, in the role of the
young and beautiful wife of Wade
Harkin, Kansas farmer, one OF
the many participants in the hunt
for gold, is stranded in Seattle. She
obtains work in a cheap restaurant
where she meets Lucky" Vail, a
gambler, who becomes the self-ap-
pointed protector of the deserted
wife. Planning to win the girl for
himself, Vail devises a fake attack
upon her by a degenerate named
Dugan. When attacked the girl
shoots Dugan. Fearing she will be
prosecuted for murder she loses her
identity by assuming the name OF a
notorious dance hall character
whom she meets aboard ship which
is sunk in mid-ocean, Ruth remain
ing the sole survivor. Her adven-
lures that follow form the basis for
this great heart and action drama
of the roaring Yukon.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
LOOK OUT FOR HENRY!

With the recent big reduction in
the price of Ford ears and the rumor
that Ford Is going to buy his own
oil wells and put gasoline down to
l6 cents, perhaps it would pay the
makers of other kinds of cars to
help put Henry into the Presidency
so as to keep him out of mischief
and give the poor people of America
a chance to spend their surplus
money on more expensive cars.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-10-04
CIVIC CLUB PUTS ON VANITY
FAIR"

The local Civic Club puts on two
shows next week at the Isis Theatre
Under their aspiees there will be a
showing on Monday and Tuesday
evenings of the film Vanity Fair"
from the famous novel of Thackery.
John Bunyan was so impressed with
the attractive conception of the
great author that he wove the idea
into his famous story of "Pilgram's
Progress" The story has been
and fitted for the
screen. You will want to see this
show with all its romance, and help
the Civic Club at the same time.