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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ssALEsNIEN INSPECT SHOALS

A group of salesmen from Tennes- see and Mississippi were in Flor ence Wednesday inspecting the gov ernment works. The party included Messrs. J. D. Brown of Pontotac, Miss; R. B. Lyons of the Ellis-J Jones phis; D. L. and R. l.. Lyons of a wholesale house in Memphis. They were much impressed with the great work under construction and left at noon for Iuka, Miss, to visit the oil we'll there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
LOCK CLOSES DOWN

MOBILE. Ala, Nov. 17.-(Special Leased Wire.)--Lock No. 1 will be closed down Sunday night at mid night and will remain closed prob ably for 36 hours. according to an nouncement made today from the United States district engineers off, flee. The lock will be closed in or der to make repairs to the gate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TO INSTALL DRINKING FOUNTAIN

MOBILE. Ala.s Nov. 17.-(Special Leased Wire.)-A modern drinking fountain will be installed at the court house on Monday, November 19, by the Daughters of the Confectionery as a memorial to the Confederate heroes of sixties. Appropriate exercises will proceed the presentation of the foun- tain, which will be made by Mrs. A. s. Strickland. MT. B. T. Ely will act for the veterans in accepting the me- morial and F. l.. Blue will be master of ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
GOING TO CONVENTION

Mrs. John 1T. Bowles and Mrs Julian Hitchcock will leave Monday for Bessemer where they will go as delegates from the Leighton Avenue Baptist church to the annual con- vention of the Baptist Missionary Women's unit to be held in that city during the next week. Other An niston churches have appointed their delegates and large attendance from this city at the convention Is certainty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
PoIrLTRY MEETING HELn

A poultry meeting was held at the Hopewell school Thursday. Miss Els ther Garfield. home demonstrator; Miss Julia Rasch and Miss Cornelia Simpson. were present and each gave practical talks on raising pure bred poultry Miss Simpson was formerly state home demonstrator of Texas and is an :.ble speaker. A flock of chickens owned by Mrs. Louis Harri- son was culled and the best points shown. The meeting was a success from every point of view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
FORMER SLAVE SPEAKS
Kentucky Negro Leader Addresses
 Audience At Athens

ATHENS, Ala, Nov. l7.-(Special;) An interesting speaker here this week was Dr. Alonzo Scott, negro Baptist minister of Louisville, Ky. Born a slave and 10 years old when members of his race were set free, he developed into an intelligent lead CT of his race. Since then he has devoted his life for the betterment of conditions of the negro and at the same time giving sane advice conducive to better relations be- tween the races. He told his audi ence here if any one had ambition of social equality they would became better citizens to cast aside such hope as 1t was only harmful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
KILLING INTERESTING

The announcement contaIHeu III The Age-Herald Saturday morning to the effect that Superintendent or Insurance Frank J. Julian construed the lsw as requiring cash payments for insurance, created no little SUIT among the people here Very few seem to know of the existence Of a law requiring insurance agents to refuse credit except under special conditions. Local insurance men ex- plained that the law fcld that II non interest bearing notes were ac- cepted and s...d notes made payaoIe at tha pleasure and convenience of heir makers agent n effect would be giving a rebate. It was explained to farmers who had bought insur- ance on the installment plan were taken care of under the law ana that their contracts would not be atrecteo by the ruling of MT. Julian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
uo ,,prCyr FINE HOME

Excavations are being made for the foundation of dwelling to be erect ed by A. M. GrimsIey. which will rep resent an expenditure of about $40, 900 when completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
PASTOR RETURNS s

Rev. J. E. Coker, pastor of the Gen. tral Presbyterian church. has re- turned from the Fairview Presby- terian church near Birmingham, the local minister having been engaged there in series of revival me eetings MT. Coker will fill his pulpit at the Anniston church Sunday morning and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ABANDON CHuRCH READY

The congregation of Brandon Me morial Methodist church which was damaged by fire last Sunday will worship in the church Sunday. Re- pairs on the edifice have been suf-
 ficiently finished that 1t may be used. Members of the Christian church of fered the use of their church which is without a pastor until repairs were made, but the Brandon congre- gation had work rushed that they might be back in their own church for Sunday services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
'F|RED' DETECTIVE
 REMAINED ON ROLL
Mears Employed Since Mo- vember 1 As Painter, Says
 Mobile Police Chief

MOBILE, Ala, Nov. 17.-(Special Leased Wire. e.)-Although announce ment was made from police head quarters that c. E. Mears, detective, arrested yesterday by federal au- thorities in the liquor ring cleanup had been dismissed from the rolls of the department under date of Novem- Der 1, 1t developed today that Mears was an employe of the department upto November Is, and his name shows on the city pay roll for the first half of November at salary of $90 a month.
 The city hall pay roll today bears this entry:
 "c. E. Mears, detective. Is days, s45; salary $90 month"
 Chief of Police P. J. O'Shaughnessy was asked this morning for copy of the order from Police Commis- sioner Crawford dropping Mears from the rolls of the department, along with a number of others, as "retrenchment move." T cannot place the order at this time," said the chief. You rest assured that the order was read out dropping Mears. l will vouch for it."
 Apparently Was Re-employed.
 It develops that Mears was re-em- ployed, apparently, after his dismiss sal under date of November l, and according to the chief of police, the officer had been busy painting the traffic cop cages in the downtown district for the first 15 days of the month of November, at the same salary he drew as & detective, SEQ per month.
 The federal investigators who swooped down on the Mobile liquor ring last Tuesday. put Mears un- der arrest Wednesday night, al7 though nothing was made public of the affair until late Friday when newspaper men demanded the public record in the case and a copy of the warrant. The federal men charge that Mears on or about September 2S sold a half pint of liquor at the cor ner of Scott and Selma streets to J. T.. Bawrick. City hall books show that Mears was employed as city detective at that time.
 O O O
 Additional Warrant Issued.
 Thirty additional warrants were placed in the hands of the United States marshal this morning, and some will be served today, 1t was said. Jack Fisher was the first ar rest made this morning, he being placed under arrest on charge of selling liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
BIG REALTY DEAL
Kress Company Pays $s5,OOO For
 Mobile Property

Leased Wire. .)-One of the largest real estate deals recorded in Mobile in some. time was the sale today of the down town business property at Sixteenth and Eighteenth South Royal street, West Side. between Dauphine and Conti streets, to s. H. Kress X Co.,, the occupants for the last sev- eral years The property according te the deeds, was sold by Edward J. Higgins, vice president of the Peo- ples bank for Mrs. Delena Lawrence Lavretta Chapman, former Mobilian, now residing at Los Angeles. Cal. The approximate purchase price for the property was $S5,00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
nIEs oF UNJURIES

News was received in Mobile today of the death of Dr. William D. Col gin of injuries received in an auto mobile accident at Waco, Texas, his home. Dr. Colgin was native or Mobile and was the son of the late William Colgin of this city. Besides his widow, pr. Co1gin is survived by threa sons. Dr. Merchant Colgin, pr. Erwin Colgin and William Colgin; one daughter, Mrs. M. Hannah, and several grandchildren of Waco; one brother, George B. Colgin of Mobile, and other relatives. The interment was made Saturday at Waco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
OIL COMPANY DRILLING

Operations have been resumed by drilling for oil near Springs Valley, this county. Work was suspended for three weeks because of a crooked hole. The drill is now going through solid limestone rock. The work will be pushed as rapidly as possible. The greater part of this company's stock is owned by Colbert county people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
AUTO TAXES DELINQUENT

Out of an estimated number of 1000 automobiles and trucks in Tuscaloosa county, 5000 have secured tags at the probate office. Since the time limited expired at midnight on No vember 14, delinquent ones have been coming in slowly and paying the ex- tra fees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MANY CAR TAGS ISSUED

One thousand four hundred and seventy-seven certificates have been issued from the tax assessors office on automobiles and trucks in Colbert county up to and including November 15. It is estimated that these auto mobiles and trucks are worth more than 8 million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ATTENDS BAPTIST MEET

Rev. V. c. Kincaid left the first Of the week for Montgomery, to attend the centennial meeting of the state Baptist convention. which is in ses sion this week in the Capital City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TO CONDUCT ROLL CALL

HALEYVILLE, Ala, Nov. 17.- Special )-Annual roll call, seventh anniversary of the Red Cross. will take place in Haleyville. November 2S. w. H. Wright, president of the club, announced that members have promised to give fullest cooperation in the campaign-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ENTERTAINMENT PLANNED

.CreensbOrO Shakespeare Club To Put
 On Salmagundi
 GREENSBORO, Ala, Nov. 17.- Especial. )-The Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon will have Salmagundi at the residence of Mrs. H.. H. Murphy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
l.. w. sANDERsoN DIES

Luther Noah Sanderson, aged 61 years, of Courtland, who has rep resented a Memphis grocery company as travelling salesman in North Ala bama for number of years, died at the Colbert County hospital in Shelf field, following an operation for i'm testinal obstruction. He is survived by his wife and ten children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
REPORTS ENCOITRACINC

Some encouraging reports were received from county teachers at their recent meeting with the su- pcrintendent of education here. A number of new teachers became ac quainted with the older ones. It was learned that salaries pad in this county are more satisfactory than in many other sections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
nIG TURNIP DIsPLAYED

The largest turnip heard of in this section this year was brought to town. last week by J. A. Smith, who resides on Sand Mountain. The tur- nip weighs S% pounds and measures 2S inches in circumference. The tur- nip Is on display at the office of the Scottsboro Progressive Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
porY MAY START PAPER

It is understood that Edward Doty, former newspaper man of Tusca- loosa, now located at Lafayette. Ala. has under consideration the estab- lishment of a morning paper here. MT. Doty left Tuscaloosa over year ago and disposed of his interests here to make his home in Lafayette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MRS. uOLLIwAy VISITS

Mrs. Ethel HolIiway Of Montgomery, who recently returned from a meet
 ing of the supreme officers of the Woodman Circle in Omaha, Neb., has
 been spending a few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. L. Hughes, in this city, Mrs. Holliway Is the state manager of the Woodman circle in
 Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
REV. STEWARD TO PREACH

Rev. John W. Stewart of the Bap- tist orphange at Exergreen, arrived in Anniston Saturday and will con- duct the service Sunday morning at the Leighton Avenue Baptist church, the church now being without & pas tor since the resignation of Rev. S. B. Hughes several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
DECATUR SCHOOL GETS VALUED GIFT
Mrs. Walcott To Equip Chemical Laboratory Free
 Of Charge
A. M. TUNSTALL
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD


 Announcement was made Saturday of the presentation by Mrs. R. H. Walcott, in memory of her late hus- band and former mayor, R. H. Wal colt. of the entire equipment for the chemical laboratory of the new Cen tral High school. This gift Is the largest one yet received by the new high school A bronze tablet will be placed in the laboratory with an inscription calling attention to the interest of former Mayor Walcott in the education of the children of this community Other generous gifts were announced for furnishing and equipping the new high school. The library has received a number of valuable books and needed equip ment. Through the efforts of Mrs Kimball Jones. the rest room has been furnished by merchants of the city and through the efforts of the director of the domestic science de- partment the large new cafeteria and adjoining kitchen have been fur nished out and out. The new high school now has one of the 10 large American flags recently purchased for the Decatur schools by the Nor gan county American Legion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
REVIVAL CLOSES

ATMORE, Ala, Nov. 17.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The series of meet ings which the Rev. w. A. Alexander of the Central Presbyterian church, Mobile. has been conducting for At more Presbyterians, Rev. A. T. Tay- Tor. pastor. closed Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
BOOSTS POULTRY RAISING
Interesting Exhibition VIII Be Given
 In CovingtOn County

In COvfngtOn County
 ANDALUSIA, Ala, Nov. 17.-(Spe- al.)-Joseph W. Simon, otherwise known as Happy Joe Simon" in charge of the poultry extension de- partment of the Edgar Morgan com pany, Memphis, Tenn, will be at Andalusia next Wednesday, Novem- Der 21. at the court house where he will give poultry raisers of the county and section interesting helps" on the profitable way to raise poultry
 Happy Joe," as he Is known among poultry raisers far and wide, is a veteran poultryman, Is fully equipped from, practical experience. He will talk on Making Poultry Pay" and discuss at length the pos abilities of poultry raising in Gov ington county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
sPoRTsMEN TO ORGANIZE

A meeting for the organization of the Covington county sportsmen will be held Thursday evening at 6:30 at the court house auditorium. There are S2 members enrolled thus far and all are urged to be be present at the appointed hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
WINCHESTER ASKS RELEASE ON BOND
Attorney To Sue Out Writ Of HabeaS Corpus Monday
 At Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD uxraaanlanan Ala Nnz IT

F. F. windham will file habeas corpus proceedings in the circuit court Monday in behalf of his client Al Winchester held in connection with the murder of the woman whose body was found in a burned negro Windham expected to file the pro- ceedings Saturday but was unable to review the evidence entirely. He will ask for an early hearing before Judge Fleetwood Rice of the circuit court who will hear the case Win chester was given preliminary hearing last Wednesday before Jus tice of the Peace Foster and was re- manded to jail without bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TRAFFIC VIOLATION

Robert Burns was fined a total of s253 and court costs or 150 days im- prisonment, and his right to drive an automobile revoked for six months when convicted in police court this morning. on numerous charges or violating traffic laws. Burns faced charges of operating an automobile while drunk, falling to stop after an accident, speeding and public druk- ness. He appealed and bonds were fixed at s1,O0o in the state cases and $500 on city charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TO BUY MINERAL LAND

A large coal mining syndicate rep- rsented in Haleyville by W. H. Cleere has signified their intention of paying for several thousand acres of mineral lands near Haleyville at the rate of $3 per acre at an early day. This will put large sum of money in circula- tion in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
WOLF IS KILLED

A large mischievous wolf that had been killing chickens and pigs of farmers li-ring several miles up the Tennessee river was skinned at the Boggs market here Saturday after noon, the purpose being to mount the hide of the wolf. The wolf was killed by Glib Lee, & we'll known farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
wEnDING OCCURS

A marriage of much interest in this section was that of Miss Franoina Singleton of Wilson Dam to Albert Beale Greene, which was solemniged Wednesday evening at Trinity Epis- copal church. Rev. c. l.. Price was the officiating minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
WIFE DESERTER TAKEN

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 17.-Gov. J. A. O. Preus today issued extradition papers at the request of Governor Austin Peay of Tennessee for A. c. Currie, arrested in St. Paul on a charge of felonious wife assertion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
SEEK BETTER ATTENDANCE

Rotary and Kiwanis clubs of Talladega county are making spe- cial effort to increase rural school attendance. The institution making the best attendance record will re- ceive g picture and program prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MRs. LANGFoRn RuRIEp

News has reached here Of the home in northeast Hale last week Rev. William Morgan conducted the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
sHowER rOR BRIDE

A miscellaneous shower will be given to Miss Willetta smith, bride clect next Thursday afternoon by Mrs. w. NJ. Monroe in her home, Car rollton avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
NEW THEATRE READY

The new Belvedere theatre on Greensboro avenue which has been in course of construction for some time, replacing the old Belvedere which was destroyed by fire Is com pleted with the exception of few finishing touches and will be opened to the public early next week. The building and equipment cost about S4O,000 It is fireproof and has every modern equipment with Minusa screen. The house Is built along ornamental lines and both the ex terior and interior are handsomely finished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MANY ATTEND EXERCIsEs

LUVERNE, Ala., NOV. lI.-lSpe- cial. N--Field Day exercises at High land home attracted many persons and was successful in every way. Twelve hundred school children par ticipated in an inspiring parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TEACHER GLASS ASSEMBLED

A class of about 25 teachers has been assembled for the purpose of securing a lecture course on physical education, as required by the Ala bamh state law for teachers. On Monday Miss Garrison of the State Normal college at Florence will be- gin the work of instructing the teachers of this class, at the La Fayette school. pr. c. B. Glenn here encouraged the achers to be- gin the course in physical educa- ton at the first opportunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ATTORNEY Is VISITOR

W. W. Lavender, Centreville, will known attorney of Bibb county, was a visitor this week to Greensboro. MT. Lavender was reared near Greensboro in Hale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ArrEND wEDDJNG

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Knox Green have returned to their home at Bir- mingham. after attending the we'd ding here of Miss Rosa Green to Robert Lee Glenn. Mrs. Green was matrOn of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ENTERTAINs ID. A. R.

Mrs. c. M. Drisdale of Tuscumbia Is entertaining the Colbert County D. A. R. today. The members arc cele- brating the Sixteenth anniversary of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
sErK HoMn DEMoNsrn Aron

Federated clubs of Cofree county enjoyed a homo economics meeting recently. Women attended in large numbers from all over the county. Mrs. Henry Law. chairman of the Sixth district. emphasized the need of home demonstrator for the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TO ACCEPT POST
J. E. Pittman To Be Game Warden -a r Of Coffee County

ENTERPRISE, Ala, Nov. IT, (Special.)-J. E. Pittman, recently appointed fish and game warden for Coffee county, will accept. After stating that the laws had been fre- quently violated in the past, the new official. calling upon hunters to pro- cure licenses. stated that he not only wanted sportsmen to obey the laws but to assist him in checking in- fractions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
PLAN FALL AssEMBLY

Church of Christ. Stewartville, will begin fall assembly meeting. Mo- vember "A. The services will be AihanV Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
PREACHER RETURNs

Rev. s. L. Prickett has returned from Ensley, where he attended the North Alabama conference of the M E. church. south. Rev. Prickett has been returned to Scottsboro for his second year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
CULTURE CLUB ENTERTAINED

ing hostess to the Culture club re- gently. The club book was awarded to Mrs. D. S. Lightcap. Mrs. J. P. White will entertain the club Novem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
BEHIND IN GINNING
Only 11,288 Bales Handled In Tall,
 dega County To Nov.

dega COunty To Nov. 4 SYLACAUGA, Ala, Nov. 17.-(Spe- cial.)-Talladega county this year is considerably behind last season in amount of cotton ginned Special Agent T. D. Wood reported that up to November 1. this year, 11.299 bales were ginned as compared with 14,- 176 bales last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
EXAMINE POLL LIST

Roll Is Purged Of Persons Not En-
 titled To Use Of Ballot
 COLUMBIANA, Ala., Nov. IT, eciaL)-Registrar Henry Chap man and Henry Lester of Colum- biana and J. A. Wade of Vincent. de- voted the week examining the Shelby county poll list. The Mist was purged of persons not entitled to use of the ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
SHEFFIELD STARTS HISTORICAL CLUB
Peter A. Branan Stimulates Interest Of Tennessee VaI-
 ley In Past
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! ghoffIoId Ala. Nov 1T l

Tho Tennessee Valley Historical so- ciety was organized here with a mem- bership of 26. Dr. W. M. Blake of Sheffield presided, introducing Peter A. Branan. curator of the state de- partment of archives and history, who mentioned many historical facts since the Indian occupation of the Tennes- see Valley.
 Dr. Blake appointed . committee of six. the members of the committee being Mrs J. H. Nathan, Mrs. E. P. Rand, A. H. Carmichael, F. R. King and Judge E. B. Almon, to suggest a name for the society, 8 president and secretary.
 The society was named the Tennes- sec Valley Historical society. F. R. King of Leighton Is president; Mrs. J. H. Nathan, secretary and treasurer: Mrs. Susan Kirkman Vaughn of the State Normal, Florence, and pr. W. H. Blake, vice presidents. The direc- tors are: J. G. Sanderson, Dr. Dudley Saunders, J. R. Price, Mrs. John Mill ner. Mrs. E. P. Rand. John D. Rather, Jr., and John M. Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TO DEDICATE NEGRO SCHOOL

Tho new school building for hand some brick structure, recently com pleted by the city of Sheffield, will be dedicated Sunday afternoon. The dedicatory sermon will be delivered by Rev. L. c. Sturdivant. pastor of the First Methodist church. On Mon- day dedicatory exercises will be held at which time addresses will be de- livered by President W. J. Hale of the Agricultural and Industrial State Normal school of Nashville, Tenn. President T. R. Parker of the Agricul- turaI and Mechanical college. Normal, Ala, and President c. W. Trencholm of the State Normal school at Mont gomery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-29
Much Interest Manifested
In Bowling At DoYer-F0xcrOft

A great deal Of interest is being
manifested in the twin towns this
year in the line of bowling, Hugh
Boyle has been elected president of
the Piscataquis bowling association
and has prepared the following
league schedule:
Dec. 4, Central Cycle. Club VS..
Mayos Mill; Dec. 5, Piscataquis club
, VS., Browns Mill; Dec. ?, Union
Square VS.. Garage Men; Dec. IL, Pts
cataquie club VS.. Garage Men: Dec.