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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
LUMBER DONATED FOR CAMP OF BOY SCOUTS
Kiwanis Club Fostering Boys Work
 At Andalusia

ANDALUSIA, Ala, June 2.-(Spe- cial)-Information has been re- ceived from the Horseshoe Lum- Der company of River Falls that the lumber has been cut for the shack which is soon to be erected for the Boy Scouts of Andalusia by. the local Kiwanis> club, and that 1t is now ready to be hauled to the scene of the camp site, near the Prestwood Mill creek and the river on the property of the Andalusia Brick company, a part of which tract was given for this purpose by o. l.. Ben son and H. Stanley of River Falls.
 The Kiwanis club committee, which is composed of c. A. O'Neal. T. G. Conner and J. T. Brown, has en- gineered the club in an achievement which will mean much to the young boys of Andalusia and to the com- munity at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
WHEELS IF NANNY ANN|STON PLANTS.
 GOING FULL TILT.
Deposits In Four Banks Indi-
 cate Prosperity Of Masses
ANNISTON BUREAU ] THE AGE-lIERALD .AnnistOn. Ala, June 2

] Three national and one state bank in Anniston report conditions good and are experiencing an increase in both savings deposits and checking accounts, the tctal showing a gen- sral increase of about s5o0,00o for the three national institutions and up- ward of slo0,00o for the state bank.
 Financiers of the city are optimis- tic over the present situation and heads of banking institutions look forward to an increasing business during the balance of the present year.
 directly traceable to the steady op- eration of all the manufacturing plants in the city at fair wages for the workmen of the city, according to B. w. Pruett of the Anniston Ma elonal bank, whose institution re- ported during the month of May an Increase in time deposits for every day in that month.
 5 At the City Bank and Trust con- bany, the only state bank in the Ity and to the presidency of which II. H. Montgomery. former head of elle state banking department, was elected several months ago, an in- crease of approximately s100, 900 in deposits and about $25.000 in time deposits, has been reported since last September.
 Big Deposit Increase
 < The First National bank, the pio- lteer institution of the city, is show ing probably the best increase in de- wosits and time accounts of any bank fin the state, the Anniston National the Commercial National and the City Bank and Trust company being Tn an equally prosperous condition. The last report issued by the First National showed approximately an increase in deposits of $500,OOO over last year, the Commercial National, the youngest of the three national hanks in the city. is making strides of the satisfactory kind and the An 1liston National is gaining at rate that is entirely satisfactory to the Officials of the institution.
 Z Steady growth of the time depos- its at all Cf the Anniston banks, the majority of which come from the ranks of day laborers and men of moderate means, not only reflects the General prosperous condition in this Story of a thrift that is sooner or later to transform Anniston into city of home owning citizens who are not now spending their earnings with the same recklessness that pre- Vailed during and immediately after the war.
 Figures Tell Tale
 ' When the last quarterly statement of the First National bank was pub lr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CROPS BELOW NORMAL
Cotton SicI<ly And Little Chopping
 Done. Oats Ripe

FAYETTE. Ala. June 2.-(Special.) Crop conditions in this section are below normal. The late spring and the continuous rains has retarded all farm work. but little cotton has been chopped. and is needing sunshine. Stands are reasonably good but the plant Is not vigorous. Much of the bottom lands are still implanted. The early oat crop Is about ready for harvest but with continued rains will be damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
BOY RAISES GINSENG

JACKSON, Ala, June 2.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Lewis Swell, a young man living near Jackson is using the knowledge and training he gained in the agricultural high school here in three years ago he set out a large orchard of peach trees and this year expects to harvest a large crop. He is also raising ginseng on the hills on his place. His crop of this, which sells for from s5 to $6 per pound will prove very profitable this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
WRIGHT-SHIVERS

MONTEVALLO, Ala. June D. Especial. )-The citizens of Monte- vallo and adjoining communities were much interested in the an nouncement of the marrige of Miss Marion Beverly Shivers to Lawrence E. Wright in Montgomery on Wednesday. May 30.
 Mrs. Wright is a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. David Woodfin Shivers of Monteyallo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
PLAN COUNTy FAIR

A mass meeting of the farmers of Sumter will probably be called with in the next few weeks to make plans for a county fair. No plans have been made for the fair so far, as the rains have put the farmers so far behind with the work that they have been unable to devote any attention to the matter. R. c. Arnold, the coun- ty agent. is enthusiastic over the benefits to be derived from a live stock and agricultural experiment of the county and has announced that he will make every effort to repeat the fair this fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MANY TAXES DELINQUENT

Beginning with Monday the hear ing of tax raises will commence Twenty-two hundred tax payers in Bibb county have been cited to show cause why their tax valuations should not be increased The citations were made under the direction of the coun- ty back tax commissioner. Many of the raises will be vigorously contested by tax payers. who claim that they are already giving in their property according to law, and further contend that with crop failures staring them In the face, they will have to borrow money to pay taxes at present as- SeSSments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
BROTHERS MARRY SISTERS

Marr1age licenses were Issued this afternoon to two brothers, who will marry two sisters. Elmer Casey, At lanta, travelling salesman, will marry Miss Christine Turner of Altoona, and Frank Casey. school teacher of Snead, will marry Miss Perah Turner of At lanta The double wedding will take place Sunday morning. Rev. c. F. Cannon of Oneonta will perform the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
JUDGE GIVES ADVICE

DecIarlnS that Blrmlngh nam greatest present noel Is cooper ative campaign for law observance Judge O. A. Steele who conducted the trial of Ernest G. Jacks for the Dow ling flogging last week came home this morning and prepared to return to Birmingham Monday. He said he did not know what cases would be assigned to him on his return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
POLICE CHIEF UP AGAIN

The many friends of Chief of Po- lice J. N. Jernigan here are greeting him on every hand. Just this week the police chief was dismissed from local hospital where, for several weeks, he has been in a serious con- dition as a result of pistol wounds inflicted by Burle Fitzpatrick, as was reported by witnesses. Fitzpatrick is still reported in serious condition mentally at the county jail where he has been confined for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FARM DEMONSTRATION
Jackson County Has Matter Up Flo,
 Discussion

SCOTTSBORO, Ala, June 2.-(Spe- cial l)-Employment of farm dem onstrator for Jackson county is brought before commissioners court at the last meeting. The court will take definite action on this propo- sition at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ALUMNI HOLD RANQUET
SOME ONIONS, THESE
Sandy Soil Of South Alabama Pro
 ducing Stuff

FLORALA, Ala, June 2.-(SpeciaI Leased Wire.)-W. D. Caton. a far- mer living near Florala on the Opp highway this week. brought couple of monster onions to town. One of the onions, of the common garden variety weighed a pound and another 14h ounces. I. S. Lurie living near Florala also brought in six full sized onions which had grown from one root Each weighed about five ounces and all were separate. J. c. Spears, another farmer, brought in a head of cabbage 13 pounds, which had been raised on sandy ground. well fer. tiliZed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
At Annston Shouu $6OO n Their Business
INFER SPEAKS BEFORE GRADUATES OF NORMAL
pr. Daugette Delivers Diplomas Ts
 FOrtv-One Students

JACKSONVILLE, Ala, June D. Especial. 1.-The State Normal school exercises came to an end Tuesday evening with a brilliant and inspir- ing address by Senator Clarence In- ger of Gadsden, when Al received their diplomas. 80 having graduated during the scholastic year. according to statement of Dr. c. W. Dau- gette. president. During the past year a total of 2,150 have received normal school instruction and about 1000 are expected for the summer school. Forty-thre counties were represented during the year; 500 were represented in this congress sional district.
 ALUMNI HOLD BANQUET
 There were 160 plates laid for the alumni banquet of the State Normal school Tuesday. J. F. Glayner was reelected president and A. P. Johns son secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
TWO ARRESTED

GROVEHILL, Ala, June 2.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. .)-Fred Thompson and Allen Turner. giving their ad- dress at Chuncula. were placed un- der arrest here by Sheriff Finch on charge of violating the state pro- hibition laws. According to state ment issued from the sheriffs office, the two men were carrying 36 quarts of liquor in their car when arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MEASLES sUBsIDE

HANCEVILLE, Ala, June 2.-(Spe- ctal.)-Cullman is free of the epi- demic of measles, which has been raging there for the last few months This is not so over the county, as number of cases have been reported in and around White City. So far Hanveville has escaped, save for a half-doZen cases in West Town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
78 PUPILS GRADUATED
Five Accredited High Schools I,
 Pickena Turn Out Biu Cla.sa.

Pickens Turn Out Big Classes
 REFORM, Ala. June 2-(SpecialD The five accredited high schools of Pickens county graduated IS pupils at their recent commencement exer- cises, this being by far the largest number receiving diplomas in any one year. The county high at Reform heads the list with class of "A. Carrollton High comes next with a list of IS, Aliceville High finished 15, Gordo High II. and Liberty Voca- tional school nine. There were over five hundred high school students en- roiled In the county this year. Under the supervision of Superintendent w n. Storey and Mrs. Margaret Brodus as supervisor the schools through out the county enjoyed a successful year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISS KENNEDY VISITS

MISS Mimic D. Kennedy. elemen- tary superintendent of the Sunday school department of the Methodist Church, South. with headquarters In Nashville, is on a brief visit to her home city, as the guest of Mrs. B. E. Rrownfield. Miss Kennedy began her career in the First Methodist Sunday school of this city, and is now one of the most talented and influential Sunday school workers in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

W. c. Polk was arrested in Ala bama City last night on the charge of violating the prohibition law after he had picked up bottle of whisky which federal and city officers had tied to stump with a long cord sev- eral hours earlier. Two officers had been stationed behind a nearby bill-i board and when Pal picked up the bottle and started off with it they nabbed him. it is said. Polk is al legged to have held onto the bottle after the string broke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
AGED WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Daniel, one of the oldest resi- dents of Choctaw county, died this week at the nome of her daughter Mrs. F. A. Miller. She was 92 years old. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. R. L. Evans of the Bap- tist church, assisted by the Rev. R. K Jones of the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
SEEKS Sa .OOO DAMaCE

W. c. SatterfieId Is de"endant In a 5000 damage suit filed today by ". C. Polk, who claims that his arm, leg and shoulder were broken when Satterfield ran over him with an automobile In Alabama City last fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
QUARTET WINS HoNons

News from Atlanta is to the effect that the local Kiwanis quartet. To- cally known as the million dollar quartet" made an enviable record during the convention in competing for the cup offered the best four" Though they did not win the cup, they did receive honorable mention, coming fourth on the list. Tuesday night of the convention the local four sang for radio along with the Daven- port, Ia., quartet. that won the prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
BACK FROM CONVENTION

Rev. and MS. T. Bafon GlDson re- turned home Wedne sday afternoon. coming by way of Mrs. Gibsons home in Troy. from Atlanta, where they spent Monday at the Kiwanis International convention en route from Kansis City, Mo. While in Kansas City they attended the Southern Baptist convention which was in session throughout the greater part of last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
SCHOOL FOR FARMERS

The twenty-first annual farmers summer school will be held in Au- burn July 21 to 2S. Every phase of the farmers life and interest will be covered. There will also be special programs for boys. A large attend ance is anticipated, as these meet ings have grown in interest and at- tendance from year to year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
GRAHAM SPEAKS

BAY MINETTE, Ala, June 2.- Special Wire.)-James NJ. Graham, field director of the Alabama Tu- berculosis association, will make a .our of Baldwin county next week, delivering health lectures at Rob- ertdale, Foley, Fairhope and at Bay Minette,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
BUREAU FUNCTIONS

Sumter county farmers have de- livered almost 100 bales of cotton to the farm bureau pool and have al- ready received P cents pound for their crop with another payment due them. All are well satisfied with the result of the experiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

At the meeting of the Book club this week public library for Scottsboro was discussed. In all probability in the near future a H. brary will be formed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
REV. WALKER ELECTED

of the Presbyterian church of Anda- lusia. and a former kiwanian at Franklin. Tenn, his former home, was elected to membership in the local club at the regular meeting Thursday afternoon. which was prin- cipally a business meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ERECTING 75-ROOM
 HOTEL AT LIVINGSTON
Meeting Called To Discuss County
 Fair

LIVINGSTON, Ala, June 2.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire .)-The directors of the new hotel company. which has under erection 75-room hotel build ing here, have called a meeting of all the stockholders for the purpose of securing additional capital to com plete and equip the hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CROP WILL RE SHORT

Many of the best farmers In Bibb county estimate that not more than 25 per cent of a normal crop will be produced In Bibb county this year, as the continued rains have practically ruined all crops planted and have prevented at least 20 per cent of the normal acreage from being planted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
BUTLER SCHOOL ENDS
Dean 0. C. Carmichael Delivers Ad-
 dress

BUTLER, Ala. June 2.-(Special Leased Wire. 1.-The school term at Butler was ended with the com exercises at which Dean o. C. Carmichael made the address to the eleven graduates to whom di- plomas were given. Miss Annie Mae Webb was salutatorian and Miss Pauline Means the valedictorian of the class which was the largest in the history of the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FALKvILLE TO VOTE ON BONDS

HARTSELLE. Ala. June 2.-(Spe- ciai.)-On June 12 the people of Falkville will vote on the proposed school bond issue of close to s9,000 to proceeds, If it carries in the cleo tion, to be used in the erection of a modern school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

While general health conditions in the county are greatly improved this year, malaria, hookworm and typhoid fever are still the greatest enemies to the health of Houston county. according to pr. Tucker. health officer. The department Is paving special attention to the county outside of Dothan, where 1t is said health conditions are worse than in the city. Houses are being screened and sanitary toilets in- stalled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FORM LEGION POST

The Marshall county post of the, American Legion, 40 strong, was or ganized at Albertville this morning by Maj. W. M. Thompson, district vice chairman of the national organi- zation, and J. C. Locke, prominent members of the Etowah county post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MUSIC sCH0OL To 0pEx

With Dwight Anderson as the able director and Mrs. T. F. Hummer as business manager. the Andalusia summer school of music will have an suspicious opening Monday, June 1, there being four states aside from Alabama represented in the enroll ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CREAMERY PLANNED

Considerable interest Is being manifested by farmers in the estab- lishment of creamery in Fayette. MT. Madden. shipping agent for the farmers, says just few more ship
 pers and the creamery is a surety,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
TO GIVE MINSTREL

The minstrel to have been given by the home boys this week was postponed on account of revival serv- ices in town. The play to be given Is to raise funds to purchase new in- struments for the orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
roorvAsHING CEREMONY

of here will be the annual footwash ing to be held at Oldramer church at Cottonwood June 27. This gathering is looked forward to not only as d religious service but also as day of good dinners and old friends re- union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
The contest

The contest for the extermination of rats in Scottsboro has come to a close with Vernon Sloan of the sev- enth grade winning the gold piece offered to the school child killing the most rats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
R0AZ MAN .yAIr.ED

Jim Stanfield of near Boaz was jailed last night on the charge of not appearing when his trial for alleged forfeited and his new bond fixed at S2000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
DIR. DOYLE nrTrEp

News has been received that pr. w. Bruce Doyle has recovered his health and will soon return 70 take up his work here. Dr. Doyle was granted three-months' leave of ab- sence, and has been in Hot Springs, N. C., for some two months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
SEEING THE LIGHT

Rev. J. H. Carnley of Route A, was in Florala this week and subscribed to the local paper. He announced that this was the first paper to- which he had given a subscription in his 40 or more years of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FARMERS FAR BEHIND

LISMAN, Ala, June 2.-Much land in this part of the county is still unbroken on account of the almost continuous rains which have made 1t impossible for the farmers to work. Roads are almost impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
THREE sTHLs CAPTURED

State Law Enforcement Offfcer John c. Coleman today reported the capture of three 60-gallon stills at Hendrix, Blount county, Friday. Dan Strickland and Shorty" Tells were arrested as operators, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

R. A. Padgett is making extensive improvements to his home. recently purchased by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ROADS IN BAD FIX

The recent heavy rains have made the highway between Butler and hiderWood almost impossible. A fill mas been washed out and long de- tour has to be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
TO OPEN ELECTRIC SHOP

trician at the Norfolk navy yard during the war has returned 10 Livingston and on June 10 will open an electrical supply and repair shop here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
POSTAL RECEIPTS MOUNT

Receipts of the Gadsden post office last month amounted to $4,136.25. as compared to s3,617.9S for May. 1922. The receipts for the first five months of the year totaled s19,645.07 against S17,234.76 for the same period last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
EJ,ECTED POsTMAsTER
HEAJTH OFFICER BUSY

Angus Granger was recently ap- pointed postmaster at Cottonwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CIVIC CLUBS TO PLAY

The Kiwanis and Rotary baseball teams are preparing to meet on the diamond at the fair grounds on Thursday afternoon, June IA. Both sides boast of fine players, and the game promises to be an interesting and spirited one. The proceeds will be equally divided between the high school and band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
PERRY GETS LIFE TERM
Presbyterfans Will Convene A
 ShOccO Springs

TALLADEGA, Ala, June 2.-(Spe- cial.)-The jury in the case of Robert Perry, who killed Tom Curry several months ago. fixed his punish ment at life Imprisonment. Notice of an appeal was given.
 The Presbyterian Young Peoples conference will conven e at Shocco Springs Sunday at 8 o'clock Dr. W. R. Dobyns of Birmingham will make the opening address. Rev. R. w. Miles of Auburn, irector of the con- ference, has been in the city several days assisting in making the final preparations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
OPELIKA DAILY NEWSI PASSES 18TH YEAR AS| A DAILY NEWSPAPER
KiWanis And Rotary Clubs To Meet On Baseball
 Diamond

OPELIKA, Ala. June 2.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The Opelika Daily News on Wednesday passed its nine- teenth milestone as a daily paper. and is receiving many birthday fe- licitations. Its first issue as a daily was published May 30. 1904. Though, by it's own confession it has passed through many struggles 1t has con- stantly grown and developed until 1t ranks with contemporaries twice Opelika's size. It's aim has ever been to be the best newspaper in east Ala bama to boost Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
REDUCED RATES ON' STEEL AND IRON BOON TO GADSOEN'
Judge Steele Says Law 0b- servance Campaign Need-
 ed In Jefferson
GADSDEN Ey-RE.AU
 THE AGE-HERALD ]

New car load rates on steel and iron products which are to go into ef- feet about July 1 will bring about great saving to the entire Gadsden district, according to Secretary Butler of the Chamber of Commerce, who gave out a statement today showing the reductions from various points. From Ohio river crossings the reduc- ton on a 30,o00 pound car will be s14.40, from St. Louis $42.50. from Chicago s41.40, from Youngstown s55So, and from Pittsburg $4S.50.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
WANTED--MoNEY.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ExTRAoR-
binary First trust note of $500; payable
monthly; will return 10 per cent per year.
Address Box TOM. Star Office. %
REAL ESTATE MAN AND ATTORNEY-AT-
law would like to get in touch with reliable
private parties who have second trust money
to place on new ID. @. construction and prop
critics; aIl communicat strictly couhden tia
references exchanged. Address Boz ie1-@,
Skanao aoGiea.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
TABLE BOARD.

I715 EYE ST.-Ars. Brown, formerly OF 1f05
Conn. ave-. whose meals are declared most
living in this vicinity. es
2Ie EAST CAPITOL ST-Excellent meals:
Evening star., 1923-10-02

BEDR0oMLIyING, DINING ROOM. KITCH-
en-, bath, porch completely furnished; walking
distance; s6S monti. a2aS Decatur place
Nortb A2of
Evening star., 1923-10-02
RENT RooMs-sUBURBAN.

FOUR LARGE unufurnished rooms. daubl,
closets. X, G. Woodall, ldylwood, Va. Phone
Fails Church S20-F-5 4s
Evening star., 1923-10-02
FOR SALE-STORES

GROCERY AND MEAT STORE WITH PRAC-
tically new furniture complete for two rooms.
IRA 7th st Sc 2s
Evening star., 1923-10-02
WANTED-ROOMs AND BOARD

ROOM AND BOARD desired by brother and
sister with refined family; NV. section pre-
ferred; references exchanged. Address Box
1O6-M. Star office.
YOUNG MAN wishes room and board in
private family; children objection; state
size of family. Address Box 146-M, Star Office
Evening star., 1923-10-02

ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW, } ROOMS AND
bath; Ami; furnished; heated; hrepluee;
screened porch; Glen Echo. Phone Bethesda
D1-F-4. Bs