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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
DRUID CITY PLANS
 TRADE CAMPAIGN
Credit Bureau To Prosecute Customers Who Refuse To
 Pay Bills
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD ! TuscaIoOsa. Ala. Nov, II

The Tuscaloosa Merchants Bureau and Cedit association met Tuesday night and passed on a number of matters of interest to merchants here. A resolution was passed to take legal action against 67 persons who have not paid their accounts and place the bills in the hands of attorneys for collection. It as decided to hold trade campaign here from December to January ?, when special sales will be put on. Four hundred dollars in money and $500 in merchandise will be given away. The merchants, by resolution. agreed to close their places all day on Thanksgiving and the day will be 'nerally observed in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PROGRESSIVE RURAL SCHOOL

The TutW1Ier SchOOI III BeaI IU, .s located in one of the remote sections of Walker county. The school is 12 miles from the nearest railroad sta tion, yet Tutwiler is one of the most progressive rural schools in Walker county The school building is com paratively new and up-to date, with an enrollment of 136 pupils. Tutwiler has recently established a shop in connection with the school at which manual training is given pupils or others who may want to take the courses. The shop is equipped with blacksmith and carpenter tools. Farming implements of the centre neighborhood are repaired in this shop, which makes the shop of great value to the farmers of the Tutwiler community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
ID URGE FARMERS
 ID BACK FORD BID.
Morgan County Woman To Take Up Question At Ma
 tionaI Meeting In Omaha
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD


 An effort to enlist further aid and encouragement from the Farmers union in behalf of the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals will be put forth by Mrs. W. E. Edmundson of Morgan county, who wilt leave Friday to at tend the national convention IT Omaha. Neb.
 George T McElderry, president of the Alabama organization, was here Wednesday in conference with Mrs. r Edmundson regarding the things the Alabama delegation will request of the convention.t Mrs. Edmundson de- clared there are 1.000,000 persons af- filiated with the organization, and if the convention decides to take up vigorously the natter of obtaining congressional assent to the Ford pro- posals it is expected to bear consd- erable weight. An effort will be made to have representatives of tho union visit the shoals for first-hand information and then visit Washing ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
MRS. ALICE sANDLIN DIES

The death of Mrs. Alice Sandlin oc- cured unexpectedly Thursday after noon and interment took place Sat urday at Wren, two miles south of Moulton, after funeral services at the Baptist church in Moulton. Serv- ices were conducted by her pastor, U E. Reid. assisted by w. l.. Hold ridge pastor of the Methodist church For many years Mrs. Sand lin had charge of the local tele- phone central. She leaves three sons, Walter and John Sandlin, who live north, and William, now stu dent at the University of Alabama; one daughter, Mrs. R. l.. Almon of Moulton and two brothers. Clark and and Clarence Bragg, business men of Moulton and Wren, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Contention 70 PoUe Church. Facilities At Auburn And UnUesy

the vocational agricultural classes Stt dents have taken advantage ot the beautiful weather to plant the laboratory area. Some 40 varieties of winter field crops and vegetables have been planted The remainder ol the school farm is being planted tt a cover crop of abIuzzi rye apping oats and hairy vetch Ii is the plan of the authorities to turn this cover crop late in the spring and then plant the land to corn.
 In addition to his many duties In connection with the school work. W. G. Johnston, teacher of vocational agriculture, is conducting m evening school in the Olive Branch commu- nifty, about three miles from Line vile. He has 15 prominent farmers enrolled in this school who have pledged themselves to carry a project in cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
THORNTON ACQUITTED

R. TT. Thornton, former tax collector of Winston county, was acquitted by a jury at Double Springs Tuesday eve ming on a charge of embezzlement of county funds. The trial started Mon- day morning. The jury was out only short time. John $. Curtis. former probate judge of Winston county. who was placed on similar charge We'd nesday morning, was discharged un- der a verdict in f's favor directed by the court Wednesday afternoon. J. Fritz Thompson, special assistant at torney general, who investigated these cases before the grand jury that brought the indictments, rep resented the state in both cases. Judge John Denson of Birmingham presided at the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Shoots Himself On Eue Of His Wedding

EVERGREEN, Ala, Nov. 14.- (SpeciaI)-R. c. Ohrt, prominent and popular young lumberman of the firm of R. J. McCreary Lum- Der company, was found dead in his office this morning in the First National bank building. Death was caused by a pistol Ashot through the head, apparently self-inflicted.
 MT. Ohrt was to have been mar ried tomorrow to Miss Mary Gun ningham, attrictive daughter of Mir. John Cunningham, and one of Evergreen's most popular young women.
 No reason for the act has been advanced. A note to his flancee, found at his side, said he believes that it would be to "her happiness that it should be done"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
DISCUSSES CONCRETE ROADS

Probate Judge Woolsey F1nneII was the principal speaker at the Xii wanis club meeting Wednesday aft ernoon, talking on the subject of the concrete roads for Tuscaloosa coun- ty, giving facts and figures. In con- clusion of his talk a resolution was passed that his speech be put in printed form and that 5000 copies be printed and distributed by the club. Virgil Jones made an interesting talk and the musical numbers were furn- ished by the University quartet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
HUNTSVILLE Y, M, C. A. CAMPAIGN UNDER WAY
Business And Professional Men Head Teams In Drive
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Huntsville. Ala, Nov. IT

The annual campaign for the up building of the Central Y. M. c. A. membership was started Wednesday with a smore or more of prominent business and professional men work ing in teams in competition with each other to sign up the most mem bers. A banquet was held last night to get the work started and William
 Y. Dilworth was placed in charge of the campaign, which is expected to be brought to a close in three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
M0ULT0N BANK ELECTS BRACKEN PRESIDENT
Earl M. HOdson Chosen Director. Mrs. Alice Sandlin Dies
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
} MoultOn. Ala. Nov

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Citizens bank in Moulton occurred Wednesday after noon at which the usual routine business was transacted. D. H. Bracken was reelected president; W. A. Moles, vice president. Our mem bers of the board of directors were reelected. w. I. Heflin, Walter Alexander, William R. Coffee and J. D. l.. Byers, while, to take the place of Cleve Preuit resigned. Earl M. Hudson was reelected. The cashier. w. c. Bragg, gave an interesting re- port of the standing of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
pox sUpPERs AID sCHooLs

The entertainment and box supper spirit has manifested itself within the past ten days. On Friday night last the patrons, pupils and teachers of the c. c. Smith school gave a box supper that netted over $60, while the one given at Bera, between Moul7 ton and Landersville, brought in $75.S1 The one at Mount Hope re- gently brought in s180. The county high school gave the play. When a Fellow Needs a Friend,' at Court land to a good house., netting above S3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
SCHOOL PROGRESS SEEN
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE .AGE-HERALD

Alabamt has made rapid progress in an educational way during the last few years, according to speakers last night at the convention of the Parent Teacher association and Mothers club congress Much of this progress is due to the fact that educational mat ters have been taken out of politics. it was declared. Some of the states that were far ahead Of Alabama edu- cationally have been passed, the speakers claimed. and a continuation of efforts along the same lines that have been followed was urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
HEALTH CONDITIONS GOOD

A report on the progress of health work in Morgan county was made today by Dr. H. c. Mckee, county health officer, who said health con ditions over the county are good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
.FATHER AND SON. WEEK

"Father and son" week is being ob served by the civic clubs and churches of Huntsville. The Rota- rians last night entertained at din- ner in compliment to the young men and boys, 27 special guests being in attendance. The fathers duty to the son as seen from the standpoint of the son was told in a brief address by Frances Esslinger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
. TO REPAIR CHURCH

The board of stewards of the Bran don Memorial Methodist church Tues day night appointed committee of five to have repaired the church, which was damaged by fire Sunday afternoon. One thousand dollars of insurance was carried and the bal ance of the money covering the cost of the work will be paid the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
ROTARY CLUB ACTIVE

The Rotary club, at it's luncheon Tuesday recommended that a survey of Tuscaloosa be made to find out what material is eligible for mem bership in the organization. J. T.. Horne made short talk in which he stated luncheon clubs are to be called service clubs because of the service they are rendering. Each member was requested to take upon himself the obligation to see that some boy paid his way through school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
TRADE DAYS PLANNED

The newly organized Commercial club of Moulton held it's regular monthly meeting Tuesday night and for a Trade Day, to be held last Monday for the next several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PRAIsEs DR. BURNUM

TRUSSVlLLE, Ala, NOV. I4.-Ihe Parent-Teachers' association of Trussvill6 has passed resolutions of regret on the death of pr. Henry Clay Burnum. who was a trustee of the Trussville school. Dr. Burnum was born in Remlap, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
RUSH TAX OFFICE

day Wednesday with beiated auto owners after their tags at the last minute in order to save the penalty required by law if the tags were not secured by November 15. However. there are a great many who have neglected to register tteir cards and will have to pay the penalty for not obeying the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
MISS FTNNELL MATRON

Miss Lillian Finnell will be matron of Tuscaloosa chapter, order of East ern Star, representing the chapter at the annual meeting of the grand chapter of the order in Alabama held in Montgomery November 12 and 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
nuILnINGs GnING Ip

Brick. buildings on tMoulton street east, being erected by Charles T. Rountree and l. r, McPeake. are nearing completion. Bradley & Brad ley have leased one of the structures and will open an automobile shop,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
NE VI HOSPITAL TO
 BE OPENED DEC. ]
5000 Persons Expected To Visit Jasper Institution On
 Opening Day
JASPER BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD ! Inannr An Nnr III

The Walker county hospital in Jas per is now rapidly approaching com pletion. The formal opening will take place December 5, when the public will be invited to come and inspect the hospital and It's furnishings. 1t is expected that at least 5000 peo- ple will go through the hospital dur ing the day. The board of directors have left nothing undope to make of this hospital one of the best and most up-to date in Alabama. The very best equipment that could be found has been secured. The Xray, steril- izer, operfating tables, instruments, ward and room furnishings, and in fact everything in the hospital is of the highest type to be found. The board of directors has provided the hospital with a competent staff.
 PLAYERS ARE GUESTS
 The regular weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis club was held in the dining hall of the Hotel Cranford Wednes- day afternoon. The president, A. s. Site, presided and introduced the members of the Walker county high school football team and their guests. Coach Jackson, director of athletics of the local high school, and Miss Lil- Han Sharpley, leader of the rooters club, each made five e-minute speeches which weee enjoyed by all. A fea- ture of the luncheon was the presence of the Walker county high school orchestra, which gave few selections of school songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
ENTERTAINED BY RADIO

A novelty in the way of community entertainment was furnished the peo- pie of the Danville district when I radio concert was enjoyed by the neighborhood through the courtesy of local automobile company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PLAyERs ARE GUESTS
COAL BUSINESS GROWING

W. B. Jones of Cordova was in Jas per today and stated that the coal business is gradually improving at Cordova. Work is better at the mines of the Borden Coal company. The mine is now being operated about four days a week. The outlook is bright for large output, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Cards have been received by friends here announcing the marriage of Miss Emile Jaekel. daughter of Gustave Jaekel, for several years manager of the Hotel Twickenham of this city, to A. Turner Clarke of san dersville, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
sEIZE TX CALLONs

Morgan county officers Wednesday made a raid two miles down the river from here, capturing 75 gallons Of whisky when a house was searched they report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
LOGS BEING SHIPPED
Timbcr Business Is Active In Berry
 Section

BERRY, Ala, Nov. 14.-(Special) ) There are many logs being shipped from here now. The logs are most ly poplar and hickory. The farmers and regular log haulers are very busy hauling this valuable timber from the forests.
 These logs are shipped to Fayette and to the north for the purpose of making farming implements and other neces~'''@~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
DIES IN MEMPHIS

Relatives in Huntsville were noti- fled last night of the death in Mem- phis of J. A Hall, formerly of this city. and for 30 years conductor on the Memphis division of the Southern railway. Mir. Hall had many relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PLAN EILLING STATION

Papers were filed yesterday trans- ferring ownership of the Ed l.. Love residence site on Meridian and Greene streets to the Standard oil company, which2will use the lot for modern filling station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
DR. GLENN no sPEAK

Central High schools new building will be formally opened Friday morn- ing when the principal address will be delivered by Dr. Charles B. Glenn, Birmingham. educator. Dr. Glenn first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

requested that he be relieved of the local assignment because of the press of other matters. but Superintendent W. w. Benson insisted upon him com ing here and Wednesday a telegram was received expressing his willing ness to speak here Friday.
 E. L. Malone, who was a member of the school board of the city ofs AL bany, will speak on How We Built the High School" Mrs. l.. P. Troup will speak on behalf of the Parent Teacher asso cia ton. and Prof. T. D. Scrivner. principal of the school, will make a short address. Several other local people probably will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
FARM SCHOOL STUDIES WINTER FIELD CROPS
School Farm Is Being Planted In
 Cover CrOp Of Rye

LINEVILLE. Ala. Nov. 14.-(Spe- cial. )-These days are busy ones V the state secondary agricultura school particularly on sthe part oI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
BETTER THAN WHISKEY FOR
 COLDS AND FLU

Delightful Elixir, Called As pironal, Medicated With Latest Scientific Remedies That Are Endorsed by Medical Authorities to Cut Short a Cold or Cough Due to Cold and Prevent Com plications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

it was possible for him to wear Something besides Black and Get Away with it. He began to have Clothes Ideas of his own and would think rshhing at all of appearing In Public Tn Gray Suit that really Looked Comfortable on Him. The Village Tailor gradually got Lost in the Shuffle and Today's Substantial Citizens blithely stroll into Porters and find More Stout Suits, in more different Cloths than his Grand father ever Thought Possible. In- cidentally, he discovered that he Did Not Have to Dig So Deep when the Question of Price was discussed. Moral: It's all bosh that Nobody Loves Fat Man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
THIRD TRIAL SET
Macon Dentist To Face Jury For The
 Fourth Time

MACON, Ga, Nov. 14.-Dr. c. A. Yar- brough, prominent dentist, will go on trial again December 3, on charge of leading a band of floggers in a reign of terror in Bibb county, city officials announced. The thial of J. F. Alexander, merchant, alleged to have been a member of the hooded band, was set for the same day. Dr. Yarbrough has previously tried three times in connection with the series of whippings. The first case resulted in an acquittal and trial on one of the other six charges resulted in d disagreement of the jury in two in- stances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
SIR JAMES M. BARRIE ILL
Author Of ssPeter Pano Suffers Nerv-
 Ous Breakdown

LONDON, Nov. 14,-James Matthew Barrie is in a London nursing home, suffering from what is characterized as "a slight indisposition." It is said that the condition of the eminent writer was by no means serious and that he was just having rest" :" Widely circulated reports this morn ing said he was suffering from a serious breakdown, brought on by overwork.
 seventy five million campaign would permit of an average 50 new mission aries yearly. Alabama has furnished 51 missionaries for the foreign serv- ice.
 The annual banquet of the Bap- tist Young Peoples Union and an address on the seventy-five million campaign by Doctor billiard con- sumed the night session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

Tennis balls are successfully cleaned in a recently patented ma chine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

take It, and It IS much better for them than castor oil. calomel or coal-tar drugs like phenolphthalein even if covered with sugar or chocolate. Syrup
 Pepsin is mild and gentle in action and your child will have an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

Back in the Rare Old, Fair Old Golden Days when 1t was consid- cred Real Swell to have Gas Lights in the House, and Joy-Riding was done on Tandem Bicycle, the Real Substantial Citizens of the Town were known by their Black Broad cloth, which the Village Tailor draped about their Excess Avoirdu- pois with same Easy Grace that characterized the pose of the Cast Iron Dogs that guarded the Big Homes on the Hill. Perhaps the Sartorial Splendor would be of the Pepper and Salt Variety, just for a Change and to Show the Natives that the Owner really did have Two Suits.
 But it was Rather Risky, as any h. novations were liable to brand the wearer as Unstable and the Towns Tongues would start Wagging. One couldn't be Too Careful, especially if Ones Buggy happened to have Red Wheels.
 But it was shortly discovered that Electricity was better than Gas and Certain Citizen of Detroit suc- ceeded in making a 1orseless Car riage Snort along the street. Horse Cars gradually Disappeared and The Substantial Citizen discovered that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Presents Foreign Report.

pr. Jesse A. Cook Of Birmlngham presented the report of the foreign ri ssion committee and showed that there now were 546 missionaries in foreign fields, with 2,S20 native workers and that this force had ac- counted for l2611 Baptist in the last ' ear Dr. T. B. Ray of Richmond. Va. secretary of the board. said that 4f new missionaries had been sent out in the past year and that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
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Sylacauga Aggies To Haue Strong Team

SYLACAUGA. Ala, Sept. s.-(Spe- cial. )-With material on hand for one of the strongest football teams they have had, the Sylacauga Aggies are rapidly rounding into shape. The boys are very enthusiastic over the outlook for one of the best gridiron seasons in the history of the school.
 Although several good men from last years team are out the major ity of the old team, which ranged with the best high school teams in the state, are back. With the expe- rience of these and the addition of several healthy-looking newcomers, the team Is In better condition than ever.
 The opening game of the season will be played in Sylacauga, Friday. September 21, with Coosa County High as the opponents. Games are also scheduled with Columbiana, Alexander City and Lineville.
 Citizens of Sylacauga are backing this team with the old Sylacauga spirit New uniforms and materials are being supplied the boys this year. With this and the experienced coach ing of Coach Finley they should make a good accounting for themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
BALL PARK BURNS AT ATLANTA WITH LOSS OF S75,OOO'
Secretary Of Atlanta Crack CTS Has Narrow Escape
 From Flames

ATLANTA, Sept. S.-eonce de Leon baseball park, the home playing field of the Atlanta Crackers, was de- stroyed by fire early today in a spectacular blaze which caused esti- mated damage of SIS, 900 and because of stiff breeze for a time threat ened to consume neighboring prop erty before the firemen were finally successful in checking the flames.
 Bill" Stickney, veteran secretary of the Atlanta baseball club, who was asleep in the club house at the time. was rescued by firemen after he had received serious burns about the legs and body. He was rushed to local hospital where his condition Is said to be serious.
 Uniforms belonging to the Atlanta and Chattanooga teams and to Um- pires Bill Bremen and McGowan were destroyed.
 The fire was discovered five min utes before midnight by the watch man of neighboring amusement park. but before the fire department could respond to the alarm the dry tinderlike timbers of the grandstand roaring inferno. A few minutes later the huge grandstand and bleacher section collapsed, sending the flames shooting high in the air and scattering embers over a wide area.
 The glow of the fire was visible for miles and thousands of persons, attracted to the scene choked the surrounding streets and impeded the work of the firefighters. The whole night patrol of the Atlanta police force was dispatched to the park to assist in fighting back the curious crowd and clear away for the fire apparatus. All the fire fighting forces In the city were called into action in an effort to check the rapidly growing flames. A sudden lull in the wind checked the blaze and helped the firemen place 1t under control.
 Origin of the blaze is unknown. but it was stated that the loss Is fully covered by insurance. An nouncement was made by the owners this morning that the park would be rebuilt at once with concrete stands. The owners plan to make it the finest stadium in the south.
 Manager Otto Miller of the Atlanta club announced after the fire that today's scheduled double-header with Chattanooga would be played on Grant Field. the Georgia Tech ath- letlc field.
 President Jack Corbett of the Crackers, was notified by wire this that the trustees of Cramp- ton Bowl, Montgomery, Ala, would tender the use of the bowl for the remaining games scheduled to be played in Atlanta and stood ready to assist the local club in every way possible.