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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
1. & N. TO IMP ROVE
 ANN!STON STATION
Shed To Be Extended At Cost Of $6,000, Superintend-
 ent Announces
ANNISTON BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD Annistnn Ala 0ot 21

An extension of the shed at the union station here to cost approxi- mately $6,00O has been authorized by the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road company announcement to that effect having been telegraphed to An niston Wednesday by Superintendent w. E. Smith of Birmingham. The message was given to Secretary L. c. Watson of the Anniston Chamber of Commerce. Local people are inter- ested in the visit of the Alabama pub lie service commission to Anniston on Thursday expected to present an ap- plication for the extension of the shed at the union depot, but the ac- tion of the railroad company in authorizing the work done at once will obviate that course Jhen the commission is here. Superintendent Smith announced in his message to MT. Watson Wednesday that the work on the shed cXtention would be commenced in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
BE WARE THE
 C0NGH 0R C0LD
 THAT HANGS! 0N

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion. an emulsifed cerosote that is piea sa mt to take. Creomulsion is a new medi- cal discovery with twofold action: IT soothes and heals the inflamed mem. branes and kills the germ.
 Of all known drugs. creosote is recognized by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for tho treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles Creomulsion contains. tn addition to creosote. other heal Ag elements which soothe and heal tnflamed membranes and stop the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

sued and out of an enrolment of over 300 students only 2S have attained this honor. To be placed on the first honor roll a pupil is required to get in every subject and depormtent and can be neither tardy nor absent. The first honor roll for the first month is as follows: Lavonne Bouldin, Elizabeth Margon, Dana Pricket, Mary Sue Walsh, Margaret Hunt, Jane Tatum, Frances Lilies Gay, Opal McAnelly, William White, Julien Campbell, John Will Thompson, Hugh Otis Bynum, Bruce Young, Annie Belle Thompson, Rebecca Brandon, Albert Holland, Elizabeth Jacobs, W. B. Sumner, Ora B. Corneilson, Evelyn McCarley, Margaret Rainey, Lee Mat thews, Joe Brewer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
spORTsMEN TO ORCANIzE

hunters and fishermen of Calhoun county has been called for Thursday evening at the county court house and it is expected that a county branch of the state organization will be formed in this city. Such sports men as John Carter, Jr., Ben F. Spear man, Leo Fruit. John F. Boozer. pr Frank Weaver, Henry Edmundson. John B. Fitzgerald and others are expected to attend the meeting. Chief Game Warden Ted Cotrell of Bir- minGham, has been invited to Annis- ton and will probably make the prin- cipal speech at the meeting of ThurSday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
KIwANIs ENTERTAINE- HEARD

Jules Brazil, official entertainer for tn International Kfwanis club left Anniston Wedr esday afternoon by way of Birmingham to return to his home in Toronto after a stay in An niston. Mir. Brazil held the attention of the Anniston Kiwanians and their guests for more than two hours on Tuosday evening in their annual ladies' night program at the Business Womens club rooms, presided over by President Harry Shepherd. The annual event by the Kiwanians on Tuesday proved to be one of the most interesting programs in the history of the organizations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
HONOR ROLL Is SHORT

The first month honor roll for the scottsboro City school has been is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

IaXatIVe, ana Dy gOOu
 they mean one that is effective and yet harm less. They know that there are physics that never should be given to children calomel, which is mercury and loosens the teeth; phe- nolphthalein, a coal-tar drug that causes skin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
RETURNING DIR. HOLT TO MARION IS ASKED
Taxi Operators In Marion Reduce Fare From Town To Station

MARION Ala, Oct. 91.-(SpeciaL)- The board of stewards of the Metho- dist church who were recently elected held their first meeting this week. The board consists of A. F. Armstrong J. A. Hendrix, A. J. Marshall, w. H. Mason, E. E. Howell T. J. Davis L. P. Howze Irby Pope and J. c. Mickleboro. A. F. Armstrong is chairman and J.. A. Hendrix secretary treasurer. As one of their first duties they passed a unanimous resolution requesting the presiding elder of the Greensboro dis trict ot return Dr. Mark H. Holt to this charge for another year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
HARTFORD WINS CASE
Will Not Be Required To Furnish
 Current For Gin

HARTFORD, Ala, Oct. 31.-(Speclal Leased Wire.)-Judge H. A. Pearce, judge of the twentieth judicial cir cult. recently rendered a decision in favor of the town of Hartford in the nlandamus suit pending before him. in which Mrs. Enoona Lammon, as realtor, prayed that a writ of manda- mus be issued to the mayor and coun- cil of the town of Hartford, as re- spondents, compelling them to furnish electric current for the purpose of operating her ginnery here.
 The judge ruled that it was not an unreasonable regulation of the town of Hartford to require realtor to bear | le cost of construction of line rom iae power plant to her ginnery as a ] serequisite to furnishing current. z he petition of realtor was therefore dismissed at her cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
SCOTTSBORO CLUB IN FAVOR OF FORD'S BID
Teachers Institute Will Be Held In
 ScottsbOrO Friday and Saturday

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. Oct, 31.-tspe- cial)-A resolution has been unan- imously adopted by the scottsboro Commercial club in favor of leasing Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford. It is understood that all the Commercial clubs in this district are adopting the same resolution, and courier and representative will be selected to bear these recommendations in person to the President of the United States. This courier will be selected by joint committee from the different commercial clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
BOSTON|ANS BACK NE W CORPORATION
Big Textile Concern Will Have Its Home Office At
 Langsdale, Ala.
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD MOntgOmerY. Ala Oct. 3I

The West Manufacturing company of West Point Ga, and Lanett Cot ton Mills of Chambers county, Ala bama, have been merged into one corporation under the name of the West Point Manufacturing company and lave a capital of S7,200,0O0 The home office will be established at Langsdale, Chambers county. Notice of the merger was filed with the sec- retary e state today, and it was ac- companied by a check for s7,200, which covered the merger fee for s1 for each $1,000 represented by the merger capital which was imposed by the legislature in 1919 Under the certificate of merger the con solidated company will have author lty to manufacture goods from cot ton and yarn and tc engage in other enterprises.
 The statement was made at the capitol that this company will be- come the largest in it's line in Ala bama. The annual franchise tax which will be paid will be s7,20e' un- der the new law placing the tax at s1 per S1,0o0 of capital stock.
 Joshua B. Richmond of Boston will be the first president of the new corporation, George H. Lanier of West Point. Ga. the first vice pres ident, and Joseph M. Jackson of Bos- ton, the first secretary trea surer. while tho board of directors will be composed of the following:
 Harry l.. Bailey, Walter II. Hol- brook, Joseph M. Jackson. Joshua B. Richmond Charles F. Riley, Albert Stone, IT.. and William H. Yelling ton of -ostCn, George H. Lanier of West Point, Lafayette Lanier of Langdale.
 Under the terms of the merger the West Point Manufacturing company submitted capital stock totaling s 000,000. while the Lanette Cotton mi" subnitted capital stock total ling $2Oo0, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
METH0DISfS CONFER
More Good Roads Being Built In
 Chambers Couufy

' LAFAYETTE, Ala, Oct 32-(Spe- cial)-The fourth quarterly confer ence of the Methodist church was held Sunday at Lafayette. The report of all activities showed a very success ful year in every field Under the pastorate of Rev w. B. Hope, the church at this place has had a most successful year, and the Methodists of Lafayette are hopeful that he may be returned by the conference, which meets this week in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
FINED ON ASSAULT CH.RGE

In the circuit court here Wednes- day Mute Lindsay, a former deputy sheriff. was given a fine of $50 and cost under an assault charge, it be- ing alleged that the former officer shot and wounded Eugene Brymer, a young white man, near Iron City several months ago. At the same session of the court a verdict of not guilty was returned by a jury in the case of John and Fred Pagan of Piedmont, who were charged with assault end intent to murder. E. Y. Hurst of Iron City was found guilty Wednesday under a charge of violat- ing the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
ATTEND ENsLEY CONFERENCE

Delegates from the Huntsville dis trict to the Methodist conference in Ensley passed through here today. They included Rev. w. D. Barnes of Richard City, Tenn; J. F. Dunn of Madison, W. A. Hambric of Meridian vile, E. D. Totherow of Princeton district, R. T. Blackwell of New Mar ket, l. T. Carlton of Huntsville, T. E. Weaver of New Market, J. w. Driscoll of New Market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
REWARD Is OFFERED

Governor Brandon issued a procla- nation today offering a reward of Sf00 for the arrest and conviction of the persons who killed George Gull verhouse. respected negro of Dallas county. The killing occurred Octt Der 20 and the request for the reward came from the sheriff who said much excitement had been created by the killing. and that he had been unable to obtain evidence against any person but believed the reward, twill cause an arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
LIONS ARE CHESTS

The Lions club was the guest of the kiwanis club Wednesday and lunch was served at the cafeteria of the Stafford school. Bruce Shelton made the address of welcome on be- half of the Kiwanis club and was responded to by President P. B. Ward of the Lions club. J. T. Horne gave a talk on conditions in Europe. having recently returned from trip abroad. The same kind of lunch was served that is prepared for the school children at 15 cents and the guests were surprised that such a sub price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
ENDEAyoR CONTEsT CLOSES

The senior Christian EndeaVor so- ciety of the Marion Presbyterian chursh has been conducting a contest for attendance. visitors and partici- patton in programs for the last two months brought it to a close last Sunday. The team of which Charles Dennis was leader won the contest with a total score of SS4 points over the losing team led by Sarah Caroth- CTS which made a total of S29 points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
MESSENGER BOY HURT

Grady Brynat, a messenger boy, is being treated at the Druid city hos pital for a severe scalp wound and bruises as the result of Leing knocked down by an automobile. He was found unconscious Monday night on Greensboro avenue, but can give no account of the accident or whose car hit him. It is not believed he is seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
RED CROSs RuSY

County workers in the Red Cross roll call were announced today by Judge Thomas w West. chairman, as follows: Earnest Giers, Valhermosa Springs; Wiley Stewart, Eva; B. W. Lille, Trinity; Dual Sivley, Somer- vile; Claude Johnson. Dr. Bush, Somerville; Grover c. Graves. Hart selle; T. c. Almon and Clyde Hendrix. Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
RANk cLEARINGs IItMp

MOntgOmery bank clearIngs during october showed an increase of s8.03S.161,SS over September, accord ing, to the monthly statement of the clearing house association today. Clearings for October were s10,530,- 42.0S. October clearings showed an increase of nearly S2,000, 900 over Oc- tober, 1922. clearings for that month being SS,S04, ,544.SS.
 Montgomery banks believe the clearings for November will show a large increase over the clearings for the same month of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
zON|NG QUESTION BEING C0Ns|DE RED
Tuscaloosa Civic Clubs To Be Asked To Name Committee
 To Take Up Plan
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

The city commission is giving the question of zoning Tuscaloosa much consideration and at it's meeting Tuesday the matter was brought up and discussed. A zoning committee will probably be selected later and each of the civic clubs will be asked to name members of the body. The commission does not feel certain that the act of the legislature settled de- finitely the rights of cities to estab- fish zones and believe that the law may have to be decided by court rul- ing to test it's constitutionality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
MEAT WAR REPORTED

Springs, according to reports re- ceived here. Just at present there are no ''meatless days" in sight, and the slaughter of the jnnocents goes on apace, to the consternation of the butchers and the satisfaction of the citizens.
 The meat war was caused by a farmer, who had 150 head of cattle for which he could secure only two or three cents pound on the hoof This dissatisfaction spread until he bought a meat market and started killing his cattle at home, bringing them to town and selling tn n at a lower price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
NEGRO IS ARRESTED

Bloodhounds sent to the scene of the burning of a small school house near Talucah. in the southeastern part of this county. picked up a trail to sthe home Of negro, who was ar rested and brought to jail here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TACkY PARTY HELD

At the Anniston Country club on Tuesday evening the tacky party and ladies night program by members of the Anniston Rotary club was fea- tured by splendid banquet and a trial, in which Jack Goodwin and Joe Wheeler were arraigned on charges of being absent from the barbecue and school teacher party at Boiling Springs a few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION LIVE

The Chambers County Sunday school association is a live organiza- tion as evidenced by the enthusiastic meeting held at the court bouse- on saturday The officers of the asso- citation. together with the executive committee. held a banquet at which plans were laid for the coming year. A. Scott of Five Points is presi- ueht CT the county work, and J. O. Webb of Waverly, is chairman of the executive committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
SCHOOLS UNDER GUARD

Police Chief McDuff Wednesday night put on five extra policemen to guard the city schools from Hal loween celebrators. and police in au- tomobiles are patrolling the streets. warning was issued for all citi- zens to remove everything of value from their porches to prevent thieves taking advantage of the occasion and stealing the articles. Many articles were stolen last Halloween from porches and never recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
LIQUOR VIOLATION CHARGED

John Cole was arrested near the Fourteenth street bridge on charge of violating the prohibition law on Tuesday afternoon. He received a fine of $100 or 90 days, when he ap- peared before Mayor Floyd yesterday, but the case was appealed to the Russell county court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
SPEAKS FOR RAILROADS

The future of railroads rests upon their ability to render service and to do this they must at all times seek greater equipment. in the opinion of J. H. Settle, district passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, with headquarters in Birmingham. He was here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TO KEEP wINDsHIELDs CIE.p

IHg foIIoWIng formula has been round useful in keeping the wind shield clear in wet weather: One dram of sodium chloride (commor salD. enc ounce of water and two ounces of glycerine. Place little of. this solution on piece of gauge and wipe over the glass in thin. layer using downward stroke.- Scientific American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
NOBILIAN PAROLED

Ovsrseas service in the World war and .thfulness as a penal servant brought a parole today tC John H. Shaw of Mobile county, who has serve. one year of sentence of two wears and two days to two years and ten days for grand larceny Cover nor Brandon said Shaw suffered from shell shock during the war. His part le was recommended by the board of pardons.
 Governor Brandon granted full civil and political rights to W. M. Miller of Montgomery, who was re- leased in 1921 after serving a year of an indeterminate sentence for grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
SALVATION ARMY QUOTA sET

The same quota as last year, $3,500, will be the goal of the Salvation Army in this years drive for funds, according to a decision of the eXecu- tive board. s. A. Bloodworth was named as chairman of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
NEw SCHOOI, IS READy

The penalty of $25 day which has been paid On Central High school by the contractors since the date the building was to have been ready will cease at onces it was stated to- day. The building now is ready and will be occupied in part within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
MRS. BoDRY DIES

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday for Mrs. A. J. Bodry, who died Wednesday following a long ill., ness. Mrs. Bodry is survived by her husband and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
ROADS ARE BETTER

The roads of Chambers county are daily becoming better and better and in few years Chamebrs county can boast of as good roads as any coun- " Tn the state. The court of com missioners on yesterday let a con- tract for the construction of a -oad from Marcoot to AbanSa. the contract being secured " local contractors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
HEADS STUDENT COUNCIL
';arIey Chapman Of Troy Normal
 SucceedS James III. kiIgOre

TROY, Ala, Oct. Special .eased Wire. )-Corley Chapman has cen elected president of the student ouncl of the Troy Normal school. .ae vote he received was almost unanimous. James H. Kilgore, who has been president, will graduate next month and it was necessary to hold an election at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
RUSSELL II ERECT. IRST SCAF OLD.
Two Negroes Sentenced To Hang November 23
 At Scale

PHENIX CITY, Ala, Oct. S1.-(spe- cial.)-Preparato to the execution of the two Myhand negroes at Scale on November 23, for the murder in August of an aged negro, Henry In gram, and his wife, the Russell coun- ty officials have arranged for the construction of the scaffold, the first that will have been necessitated in the county for many years.
 The death contrivance will be con- structed after a small model, which was prepared for the Russell county officers by Warden Harris of Kilby penitentiary, former warden of the Jefferson county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TO ELECT OFFICERS

The federated Bible mems classes of the city will meet in annual ses sion Thursday night In the First Methodist church, when the election of officers will take place. c. B.. Werner of the state legislature will make the address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
ACCEPTS RANK POST

BiIIy Freeman has returned to Trey from Birmingham to make his home and has accepted a position with the Farmers and Merchants bank, MT. Freeman resigned po- sition, with the First National bank of Birmingham to return here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
NpDUFFTE FUNERAL uEJn

Funeral for Hillard Quinton Nc Duffie were conducted Tuesday morning at the residence, 662 Fourth street Phenix City, Rev. M. D. Fay Tor officiating. The body will be carried this morning to Geneva, Ala, where interment will occur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
PLAN HALLOWEEN PARTY

The management of the local Y. NJ. c. A. will give a Halloween party at the institution Thursday evening. The party was postponed from Wednesday night because of the church meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
CONFUSED EXPRESSIONS

Things aren't like they were in the good old days" said Senator Sorghum.
 ''Why not?"
 ''If a man invites me to have a bottle of champagne I don't know whether he's a lobbyist or a boot legger. ."ABoston Transcript
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TAXI oPERAToRs REDUCE FARE

Marion have agreed to reduce the fare for the trip between the business sec tion and the station from S5 cents to 25 cents. The county has reduced it's charge for license almost 50 per cent and it enables the taxi drivers to reduce also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
YOUNGBLOOD ILL

T. F. YoungbIood, bridge super visor of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road. is reported to be seriously ill at the Druid city hospital, where he was taken Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
FORGE IS IsINCREasED

The Big Sandy Iron and Steel com pany. which has been operating only part time in Coaling, has increased it's force to 1l0 men, also increasing the output 40 per cent. The com pany has large interests at Coaling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
INSTITUTE ANNOUNCED

Thursday and Friday teachers in- stitute will be held in the Jackson county high school building. This meeting is for the white teachers only. Requests have been sent out by County Superintendent Mir Wheeler for full attendance at this institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
JACK COLLINS VISITING

Jack Collins, one of the proprietors of the Collas Cafe. is visiting in Ma rion. Mir. Collas also operates a large cafe business in Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
MRS. MCARTY DEAD

Mrs. John M Stillwell was called to Birmingham Wednesday morning by message. telling her of the death of Mrs. Sarah McCarty, widow of the late Henry D. McCarty of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

pairs. Workmen for the past few days have been engaged in repairing the flooring, changing the doors and building supply closet. It is thought the work will have been completed within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
but not at Porter's

Perhaps some stores have to use harsh measures or resort to some sort of a way-laying scheme but we're very thankful to say that our values do all the heavy work" for us. If there's any stunts handed out, it's the amazing amount of quality and style that goes with everything that wears the Porter Label We hope the sessions of the Advertising Clubs have taught all advertisers the folly of promising more than they can deliver. We deliver more than we promise in our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
The Meaning of Good"

All doctors agree that a thor ough cleaning out of the bowels is of first importance for it re- moves dangerous intestinal poi sons. They will also advise a a"good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
SCHOOL DISMISSED

School was dismissed for two days the past week on account of the cool weather as the furnace for the new building has not arrived. The rooms have been equipped, however, with oil heaters, and school work has been resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
HIT BY CAR

Russell Mosley. well known local resident, is recovering from bruises down by an unidentified automobile driver.