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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
COTTON IS OPENING

Cotton is beginning to open on all sides, but none coming into town so far. The prospects are not as good as they were short time ago. as the boil weevil has done considerable damage during the rainy spells. Practically no new fruit is being put on and blooms or young squares are not seen generally on any field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
SCHOOLS OPEN

The schools here opened Thursday to a good attendance. The opening date was advanced a few days to let the children get advantage of the last few days before the increase in price of books. For this reason 1t IS stated that the attendance was small the first day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
REyIyAL CLOSES

A meeting has been in progress at the Methodist church in Gold Hill during the week, coming to close Thursday night. The preaching was done by Rev D. w. Haskew of Tuske- gee. Dr. Patillo is the pastor of the local church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MERRILL AT HOME

Judge Hugh D. MerriII. speaker ot the house of representatives, arrived in Anniston Saturday from the state capital for the weekend, number of important legal matters requiring his attention at home. Judge Mer- Till will probably return to the cap ital Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
pAsDpAII. LARoR DAY

Baseball fans will have an op- portunity to see some good games at Sipsey Monday Labor Day. There will be 2 games, the first between Calumet and Empire ana the second between Sipsey and the winner or the first game. This meeting VIII bring together 3 of the best ball teams in Walker county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
corrnN DAMAGED

w. T. Coker, demonstration agent of Talladega county. reports that cotton is badly damaged by the boil Jveeyil. He said production on the 20 per cent acreage increase will hardly yield as much as the cotton acreage produced a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
GOES IN FOR ATHLETICS

The Joe Bradley school of Merri- mack Is going in for athletics strong CT than ever this season and the trustees have announced the appoint ment of w. T. Jones of the Troy Normal college as athletic director for the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
AIrTnIsTs RETuRN

E, H. Pagan, Mrs. E. D. Avery and Miss Elizabeth Avery have returned to their homes in Anniston, after an automobile trip to Greensboro and other places in Hale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
7 TERRY LEADING SHOOTER

Jeff Fl. Terry again attained the highest score by breaking 46 out of 30 birds at the Huntsville Gun club shoot yesterday. B. B. Hopper was second with 43 and Lawrence Gold smith third with AZ. e r 5-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
ELAN nIG MEETING

Evervthing is in readiness for a nrotracted meeting which will be held at the First Methodist church for two weeks beginning sunday. Rsv D. l.. Cole of Los Angeles, a nationally famous evangelist, Will ao ,9 the preaching. G. B. Nonnle Will have charge of the singing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MUscRoyE BUYS PROPERTY

A half block of land belonging to the Stovall estate located on west 19 street and 9th avenue was sold at auction Saturday, for division among the several heirs to l.. B. Musgrove, highest bider, for sl4,ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
Corrov pEsTs ACTIVE

The second crop of cotton IeaI worms have started to work on the cotton crop of Walker county, ac- cording to J. W. Sartain, county demonstration agent. Much damage is also being done by grass worms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
Ex-PosrMAsTER ILL

J,B. Smith, ex-postmaster at Meri- dianville and prominent farmer of that locality, sustained stroke of paralysis yesterday and is not ex- pected to survive. He Is 80 years nId.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
RIG ENROLLMENT ExPECrED

GROVE HILL, Ala. Sept. 1.-(Spe- cial.) )-Grove Hill is ready for the opening of its grammar school here Monday. It is indicated that the en- rollment will tax the buildings capa- city. The faculty Is composed of Miss King Dacy, principal; Miss Clara Mcqueen and Miss Louise Owens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
SYLACAUGA GE TS POPULATION BOOST. OF t,O00 PERSONS
Corner Stone For New Agri'
 cultural School Is Laid

SYLACAUGA, Ala, Sept. 1.-(Spe- c.aL)--Since the legislature passed the Sylacauga extension bill few days ago the people here are seem ingly proud of the sudden increase il, population of about 1000 people. Tho city administration is busily en- gagged in getting these people con rected up with the public utilities. The water and sewer mains are be- ing extended, with electric service about completed. The streets also are being cherted. bringing these people into town with all the city convenIences that any other citizen enjoys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
LITTLE COTTON GINNED
Rains Interfere With Ripening Ano
 Gathering Of Cotton

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Sept. 1.-tSpe- cial.)-Very little cotton has been einned in Covington county, accord inp to reports received from the mn rnstant centers of the county last week, and with the consistent rams every. day during the past two weeks while the cotton has been rlpenlhs ot aho,,t to rinen. indications are that sinost as great shortage will result from decay as a result of these rains az was sustained from the poll weeyil infestation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
.ToILEsoN HOUND OVER

City Street Tax Collector Georgo W. Tolleson was bound over under bond of $500 at his trial before Judge Thomas w. Coleman Saturday under a charge of assault with intent 70 murder S. F. Street. a local telegraph operator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
SACRED HARP CONCERT

NEW ZION, Ala, Sept. LA sacred harp singing will be held at the New Zion church on Sunday afternoon. Visitors are expected from all parts of Geneva county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
2 SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO MEET

EUTAW, Ala, Sept. l.-ISpeciaI.) ) The Greene County Sunday School convention will meet at Boligee, Sept. and G. Gen. Sec'y Tom " Ellsey will have charge of the exercises, Speakers will include Miss Mary Woodruff. w. c. Blassingame and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
CROPS HARD HIT
Rain And Boil Weevil Do Damage In
 RuIIocl< County

UNION SPRINGS, Ala, Sept. l. Especial Leased Wire.) 1.-The Bullock county cotton crop has suffered seri- ous reverses from rain and boil wee vii during the past two weeks. Au- gust 1 saw prospect of the finest crop in years, but too much moisture since that time has made chances ex- tremely slight for a good crop,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
sTART MAM TRuCK

A difference of 30 minutes in mail delivery is expected to, result in fhe installation of new truck in place
 of the old mail wagon used in bring ing mail from the train to the post office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

Miss Adele Bewley, Red Cross secre- tary, has resigned, much to the re- gret of friends in Greensboro and Hale county. She returned to her home in Morristown, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

A representative from the Exten- sion Service and the Farm Burea. Cotton association is expected to ad- dress the meeting of the Elmore county farm bureau to be held in Wetumpka September 8. Effort is be- ing made to have full attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

Greensboro's half holidays every Thursday during the summer period. closed last Thursday. Business men here are well pleased with the re- suits attained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MARION INSTITUTE OPENS DOORS 'FOR .ITS 82ND YEAR
Historic School Has Long And Useful Career Of
 Service

MARION, Ala, September 1.-(Spe- cial )-Marion institute. the famous military school, located at Marion, opened it's doors for It's eighty second year Thursday. This school was orig inally opened at Marion In 1S42 as Howard college by the Baptist de- nomination as Q school\for men. In 1887 the college was moved to Bir- mingham, where 1t has prGspered. The buildings at Marion reverted to the original owners, J. B. Lovelace and W. W. Wf1kerson. They, in turn, deeded the property to Col. James Thomas Murfee, who had been pres ident of Howard college until 1t was removed. Colonel Murfee transferred the property to a f-perpetuating board of trustees to be used for the maintenance of an institution of high rank for the education of men. The new school was named Marion institute. Colonel Murfee continued at the head of the school practically all of his life. He was succeeded in the presidency by his eldest son. Col. HopsCn O. Murfee, who was forced to retire from the presidency in 1915 by falling health; he, in turn, was
 
 Lee Murfee, who still remains at the head of the school Tho school is located on a campus of S5 acres In tho heart of the beautiful little city of Marion.
 The school has three separate de- partments, a standard high school, the junior college giving two years of standard college work with sew eral departments and the army and navy training school, which has been more sucee ssful in training candi- dates for admission to Annapolis and West Point than any school In the country.
 J. NJ. Bassett will be in charge of the military instruction this year and will be assisted by Sergts. Charles Fl. Bell and Neil McInnis of the regu- lar army.
 The athletics this year will be in charge of Capt. Edward Esp Wilkie, a graduate of the United States Naval academy, who played four years on the Navy football, team. He will be assisted by Prof. J. P. Creel, an Au- burn athlete, who coached the Bibh County High at Centerville last year.
 Maj. Thomas A. Wood will continue as superintendent Cf the school and professor of physics and biology. The department of history will be headed
 
 seas veteran, who was decorated by the French, Italian and American governments for bravery in action with the 327th infantry of the Eighty second division, in which he served as captain and afterward as major. He will be assisted by Capt H. ?. Costello. a star athlete, and graduate of Virginia Military insti- ute. Capt. Linton H. Baer will oc- cupy the chair of English. Mathe- matics will be taught by Capt Charles H. Sheffield and Capt Holmes Rolston, Jr. Capt. Lawrence S. Cannon will teach chemistry again this year and Capt. Paul Benrimo re turns as the head of the department of ancient languages. Capt. J. A Mitchell will teach modern Ian guages. The commandant of cadets will again be filled by Capt. Wilbur | Adar Argo.
 Students come from all ever tht l United States and even from foreigr 1 countries to Marion institute. Las1 l year the enrolment represented 7! states and three foreign countries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
coIIECT INDIAN RELICS

Walter F. Lockhart of Marion has on display at his home in Marion a very interesting collection of Indian relics, consisting of many different patterns of arrow heads, spear points. axes. hammer stones, paint contain CTS. broken pottery and other articles of stone manufactured by the native inhabitants of Alabama Loekhart is connected with the Federal Land bank and has picked up the relics in Perry and adjoining counties while inspecting farm lands for the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
AUTO VICTIM PARALYZED

Camden Man Taken To Hospital In
 selma In Serious Condition
 CAMDEN, Ala, Sept. 1.-(S ecial Leasea@@ Wire.)--George, Afford. Sr., run down by an automobile, has suf- fered paralysis from the effects of the accident and has been taken to hos pital in Selma. His condition is seri- ous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
RAIN DAMAGES CROP
Two Inches Of Rain Fall In Two Days
 In Greensboro Section

GREENSBORO, AIa, Sept. l.--ISpe- cial. 1.-TWO inches of rain fell In this section of Hale county Tuesday and Wednesday. The cotton crop was damaged by the precipitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
ERECTS STORE

Two new business houses are now under way here. Tom Hagan Is hav- ing the lot cleaned off and will be- gin the erection of a two story store building on the old Stark lot at once. The first floor will be arranged for a store with a glass and marble front, while the upstairs will be cut up into office rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
1,x,rgcu ro NAMu OFFICERS

Church and Sunday school officers and teachers will be elected at conference of the Leighton Avenue Baptist church following the morn- ing service at that church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
INSTITUTE SET
Teachers Of Fillmore County To As-
 semble September c6

sembIe Septembcr ~6 - WETUMPKA Ala, Sept. 1.-(Spe- cial.)-The institute for teachers of white schools in Elmore county will assemble here for annual session September 26 to 27. c. R. Welden, county superintendent, stated that the gathering will give teachers an opportunity to prepare for the com ing session of schools. which will open about October l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
|Sk0 vvHEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, ::,s., -. 81;
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Annie Barney went to Lewis
ton Wednesday morning
Mrs. 0. Couture and son Clement
went to Waterville Wednesday morn
ing to visit with relatives.
Miss Ida M. Town was the guest
of friends in Waterville Memorial
Day.
Mrs. Addie Crone of Bangor was in
town Wednesday morning and left
on the eight o'clock train for Port
land.
Mrs. Elmer Pomroy and daughter,
Lillian, went to Waterville Wednes-
day to visit>h mother, Mrs Annie
Carey.
Miss Lucille Bolduc went to Au-
gusta "Wednesday morning where
she is the guest of her uncle and
aunt Mr. and Mrs. Edward Godbout.
G. c. Wardwell, who is employed
by Joseph Roderick making cement
blocks went to his home in Wood
land. Aroostook county, Wednesday
morning for a few days vacation.
Mr.. A. s. MacDougal and son went
to WatervilIe Wednesday morning
to join Mrs. MacDougal who was at
Waterville and spent Memorial day
with friends.
Mrs. Frank Williams, who has
been the guests of her nephews, Roy
and Leon Syoms and their families
also Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Symons of
Water street returned to her home
in Portsmouth. n. H.. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Woman's Christian
Temperance Union
County Convention

The S3rd annual convention Of the
Womans Christian Temperance Un-
ion Of Somerset county was held in
Skowhegan in the Federated church,
Tuesday. May 20. The forenoon SEES
sion opened a little before IL o'clock
with the president. Mrs. Jennie
Randlett of Pittsfield presiding. The
Crusade Psalm was read and prayer
was offered by Mrs. Susie Savage of
Fairfield. Mrs. Randlett in a most
interesting manner told the story of
the 146th Psalm being called the
Crusade Psalm.
In response to the call Of the roll by
unions the following unions respond
ed: Fairfield, Pittsfield Madison
Shawmut, Scion, st. Adams, and
Skowhesan. The ro,.tins reports were
presented and accepted. Recon-
mendations by the county president
were presented. The following COM
mittees were appointed: Courtesies
Mrs. Flora Sinclair, Pittsf1eld, chair
men: credential. Mrs. Maud Sabin
Madison; resolutions, Mrs. Susie
Savage. Fairfield: nominating, Mrs
Alice Stithman, Pittsf1eld. The noon
time prayer was offered by Mrs. Saw
age, Fairfield.
4 delicious dinner was served by
the ladies Of the Clementine Weston
Union, who were hOstesses for the
day. The tables We're prettily dec
GRATED with tulips and looked very
attractive. The decorations both In
the parlors where the dinner and
supper were served and in the audi
forum were arranged by Miss Cert
rude s. Weston, the treasurer of the
local union.
The afternoon session was opened
at 2 o'clock and the convention was
called to order by the president. A
letter of greeting from the State
president, Mrs. Althea G. Quimby
was read. An address Of welcome
was given by Mrs Annie S. Nichols
and the response was given by Mrs
Nellie M. Hunnewell Of Pittsfield
An offering for love gift to be given
to Miss Anne Gordon, the National
president, was taken.
DR.. George Coombs Of the State
Health Department Of Augusta was
the first speaker Of the afternoon
DR.. Coombs gave a straight from the
shoulder and heart to heart talk or
immoral diseases and the training OF
children along health lines. He paid
glowing tributes to motherhood and
also emphasized the great and won
derful task Of being parents and
training the boys and girls for the
future citizens who are to protect
the great country in which we are
living. His address was given In a
quiet and simple manner, devoid OF
technical terms which would not be
understood by the layman.
Mrs. Jennie Flood Kreger Of Fair
field in a practical manner conducted
Round Table on Citizenship in
which she gave some excellent advice
to the women and urged them to
read at least one book per week OF
non fiction. Mrs. Kreger read clip
pings from the Boston Herald of re-
sent date and told Of her file Of clip
pings for future use. She urged the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
se Careful What You W,,I|
Your Childs Hair VIII

If you want to keep chlldren's h,,
in good condition, be careful via.
you wash it with.
Many soaps and prepared shan.
poos contains too much free alk,p
This dries the scalp, makes the hal,
brittle, and is very harmful. MUS.
fed cocoanut oil shampoo (Which /.
pure and entirely greaselessl. i,
much better than anything else van
can use for shampooing, az this eas.
not possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten the hair vi,s
water and rub it in. Two or thrs,
teaspoonfuls of Mulsified will mat,,
an abundance of rich, creamy lathe,
and cleanse the hair and scalp thor.
oughly. The lather rinses out easjly
and removes every particle Of dust
dirt, dandruff and excess oil. H.
hair dries quickly and evenly, and Il
leaves it fine and silky. bright
fluffy, wavy and easy to manage.
You can get Mulsified cocoanut Oil
shampoo at any drug store. his
inexpensive. and few ounces will
last for months. Be sure and III
for "Mulsified."-A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Delegates Attend
wv. c.. Z. i. Convention

The following delegates were in at
tendance at the County w. c. T. U.
convention, Madison: Mrs. Lena Ward,
Mrs. Della Grey. Mrs. Ebcn Zealand,
Mrs. Will Stctson, Mrs Carrie Yves
colt. Mrs. Winnie Sylvester, Mrs. AL
media Pennell, Mrs. Ella Merrill. Mrs
Abbe Bcnner, Mrs. Vina Hapworth,
Mrs. Laura Brooks and Mrs. Maud Sa-
bin; Fairfield: Mrs. Anna l.. Twist.
Mrs. Addie NJ. Glidden, Mrs Hannah
Barney, Mrs. Jennie L. Kreger, Mrs
Susan Savage; Pittsfeld: Mrs. Lizzie
J. Gilman. Mrs. Flora Z. Sinclair Mrs.
Sarah h. Young. Mrs. Lila Tarbell,
Mrs. Alice r. Stitham. Mrs Nellie NJ.
1Iunnewell. Mrs. Jennie Randlett, Cora
Written. Ruth P3lmer, Mrs c. H. Rus
sell, Mrs. A. +. Crawford, Mrs. +. C,
Chester; Skowhesan: Miss Gertrude S.
Weston. Mrs. Eta p. Lacase. Mrs.
Paul Roullard, Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson,
Mrs. Della Bartlett. Mrs. May n.
Haines, Mrs. Maria Cooley. Mrs. Lucy
Plummer. Mrs. Philo Steward, Mrs.
Herbert l.. Nichols. Mrs Laura II.
Dinsmore, Mrs. Emma 4. Folsom. Mrs.
Rena Archer Taylor and Mrs. Mabel
L. Judkins.
Mrs. Mary Taylo- of Fairfield was
in town Memorial day on their way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31

cas- well being that we keep the
18th Amendment. but it is also fcf
that OF the whole world. who are
looking to America for. help to ~
their countries of the curse OF VI
coholism.
Mrs. Gleason stated that many n
the breweries and liquor agencia
in America were largely owned D.
Germans who are rolling In wealth
and who cared not for the poor from
whom they had taken the money
and from whom their wealth has
been accumulated. Mrs. Gleason
told many true stories in most
vivid manner to illustrate her state
ments and add to the force Of her
address. In closing Mrs. Gleason
stated that Miss Willard and othd
temperance leaders had held N
light high and that it is nov y
time to let the light grow dim an
urged courage.
The benediction was pronodned
by the Rev. Nichols and the &a
annual convention of the Somene
County w. c. T. L. closed after
day filled with wonderful addressa
excellent music and beautlla
spirit expressed of love for GOD, ~
Home and Every Land. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Fred o. Eaton was the guest
of her sister Mrs. Charles Kelley in
Fairfield for the day Wednesday.
James Seavey who is building a
cottage at Lake Embden for Guy
and James Lambert was at home
over Memorial Day.
Mrs. Harry Hilton of Waterville
was in town Wednesday visiting
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
G.. Jewett of Winter street.
Mrs. Rose Strickland of Hinckley
was the guest Memorial Day of her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
To Speak This Evening

John Daniels, colored man VINO y
the head of the School of CommGc
On Danfuskie Island. S. c.. is in tow
and will speak this Thursday evenlI
at the Federated church telling Of W
needs of his work where he is tran
ing boys in navigation so that ue
may be fitted to fill positions on ~
American ships on the high -
This school is undenominational ~
this service will take the place Oh 'n
Thursday night mid-weeS prNa
meeting in the churches and M
members Of the parish Of the Ceu'
te,nary Methodist and Bethany bar
fist churches are cordially inyl'ea y
attend this service as is also the pup
liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
D. A. r. Chapter Present Maine 9.
The following ladies OF the Eunn

Farnsworth chapter Of the D: a. A. >
recently motored to Good win fywr
and presented to Rev. Georee :"
Hinckley, founder of the ialss 4.
beautiful Maine Flag in behaI 2. .
chapter in appreciation OF Mr.. his 4.
ley's kindness in speaking .. -
planting of the Chapter tree ~
weeks ago. The ladies go'r~ 70 ~
VIII were the past regent -
Elizabeth A. Marble. who Eia .a.,.ss
presentation, Mrs. Georgia Wa Ms..
the treasurer: Miss Gertrude ); y"
ton. the registrar: Mrs. Vina u'y 81
wood the past secretary ana
Edith S. Philbrick past reSens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31

Evelyn Winsbury. aged II ye'aI
daughter of Mrs. Ethel Moous n,
Shirley street. was committed - M,ss
State Reformatory for Women -; ~. i
day, after a hearing on compia n;s, 4
her mother, who claimed the gu ai
be unruly and idle and form'ns
habits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
EVENING Service, Discontinue

Evening Services Uiscon. ",.scse
Beginning with next Sunday ess~, 49,
the first Sunday in June. the e IN
services of the Federated cnuIc 80
be discontinued until fall. Tne rar
Peoples Society of Christfa Eno n h
will hold it's service at 6.So =. Inf
the church parlors during the SUM
instead of at 6 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31

Mrs. Mary Taylo- of Fairfield was
in town Memorial day on their way
to Madison where she was to visit
her daughter Mrs. Annie Brown.