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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
"DEVL'S GRIP" MAY COURSE IN MASONRY BE FLU" RELATIVE WILL BE CONSIDERED
Defined As Epidemic Transient
 Spasm Of Diaphragm"

Recent dispatches have reported several deaths in Virginia from what is termed Devils Grip" The North American Newspaper Alliance for The Age-HeraId asked Dr. Morris Fishbein, assistant to the editor of the official journal of the American Medical association, to define the malady. Dr. Fishbein's reply is as follows:
 George c. Payne, epidemiologist.
 Virginia state board of health. re- ports that SS physicians from 22 counties in the northeastern part of the state have reported cases of epi- demic transient spasm of the dia- phragm. Similar diseases reported in Virginia in 1888 was called devils grip" Begins suddenly with severe abdominal pain, rapid breathing, in- creased temperature. Patients per- spire freely. Headache common. After four to ten hours patients be- come more comfortable. In many eases diarrhea follows. Apparently spreads through family by contact. Children more frequently attacked than adults. Epidemic chiefly in rural districts. Cause unknown. possibly related to influenza. Morris Fishbein, assistant to editor, Ameri- can Medical association, Chicago, H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
MORRIS WEN HELD FUR VIOLATI ION IF LOTTERY MEASURE
Sheriffs Department Follows Up Warning Issued By U.
 S. District Attorney

Charged with having lottery para phernalia in their possession, five Morris merchants were placed under arrest Monday, following an investi- gation by the sheriff,s department of Jefferson county lasting several weeks. The merchants, J. F. and Marshall Rickles, M. E. Minor, Clyde GilIispie and T. ". Street, were re- leased under $500 bond for their Aap- pearance at a preliminary hearing within the next ten days. Deputy Sheriffs Adams and Palmer, who made are arrests, stated that they visited several of the stores. and re- quested a punch board, which was promptly produced in each instance.
 Approximately SIS, in cash. was the prize on a board alleged to have been seized from J. r. Rickles, to- gether with two silver pencils, one pearl-handled chain knife, one cigar cite holder, two vest watch ribbons and four boxes of candy. Candy, pocket knives, razors and punch boards and lottery devices are said to have been taken from the stores of the other four merchants.
 The arrests, following the inves- tigation," declared Chief Deputy Sheriff H. S. Hill, "are only the be- ginning, for we have sufficient evil dence for other arrests"
 Federal officers are also making thorough investigation of lottery in Birmingham and Alabama, following the announcement two weeks ago by District Attorney Charles B. Ken namer that all petty prize plans and punch boards which were being op- erated for various benefits, were vio- lations of the law and all sponsors of such practice were liable to ar rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
EAST END OPPOSES .COUNTY'S SCHEME
 T0 DROP HIGHWAY
Committee Appointed To Urge Brewer To Fight East
 West Change

Appointment of a committee to inform Senator Walter Brewer that the citizens of Woodlawn and East Lake are opposed to the proposal to relieve the board Of revenue of the maintenance of First avenue, and to fight the passage of such legisla- tion, was made at a meeting of clti- zens at the Woodlawn city hall Mon day night. This action was taken on the motion of Horace Wilkinson, who explained that the board was spending the taxes paid by Birming- ham property owners in road build ing throughout the county outside of the corporate limits of Greater Blr- mingham.
 MT. wilkinson contended that a portion should be expended in the improvement, especially, of the east and west and north and south high ways MT Wilkinson's motion was seconded by Yon L. Thompson, at torney who has been leading the fight against the parking of First avenue, as provided in an agreement between the city commission and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company
 The meeting was originally called to draw up a petition for presenta- ton to Judge w. l. Grubb of the federal court. who is considering the elimination of clause the city com mission and railway company pact. which calls for parking of the thor oughfare. Judge Grubb decided late Monday that he would withhold his decision, pending the action Cf the legislature on the east and west high way proposal. MT. Wilkinson de- clared he was of the belief that mem bers of the board of revenue were sponsoring the bill to have the east and west highway taken off its hands.
 O o O
 Explains Grubb's Opinion.
 Chappell Cory, ST., member of the Wol dawn and East Lake citizens committee, in short address, ex- plained that Judge Grubb's opinion was that definite action regarding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28

magical charm. It was a nut off of
 a bicycle and was nickel plated and very shiny. So the two Witches drew
 ring upon the ground and danced about their charms and in a few min utes they could see the Mousie's thome.
 And when they did this, of course their long noses struck right into
 the Mousie's living room. Mrs. Ma randie Mouse was just dusting the furniture when she saw the long noses of the Witches come into her front door.
 "Hellor Mrs. Marandie Mouse squeaked in mousie language. "The Raggedys have sent me two long red sausages as present. I will
 just nibble both to see which is the better" And she did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIG DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AWAITED
Industrial EnSley Forecasts Early Action By TenneS-
 see Company
ENSL4EY BUREAU I THE AGE-HERALD ! EnsleY. Aln- AuR 2I

Charles J. Barr, assistant to the Vlce-prcsident of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, in charge of the Chickasaw plant at Mobile, is in the city for few days. With his arrival it was reported around the Ensley mills that he was returning to this district to have charge of the tremendous building program which is said to be about ready for announcement by the com pany. He was for years general su- perintendent of the Ensley mills, with w. G Matthias as his assist ant Mir. Barr went to Sault Ste Marie as president of a large steel plant in Canada. He was recalled from that place to return to Fair field and build the Fairfield works and the Chickasaw works at Mobile during the war. He was given the title of assistant to the vice-presl- dent and at the same time MT. Mat thias, who succeeded him as general superintendent at Ensley was sent into the Brown Mary building with a similar title. MT. Barr has been in o1rect charge of all big construction work for the Tennessee company since he came here in 1906.
 It is well known locally that the Tennessee company has in mind an extensive construction program .n Fairfield and Ensley. It has been repeatedly stated that several open hearths, and perhaps other iron mak- CTS would be provided here to take care of the confessed deficit in steel for the various finishing plants. The officials of the company, following the same reticence that was carried through regarding the S5,0OO,00O overhead railroad, have so far made no statement in regard to the pro gram. However, it has been well substantiated that the program is to be carried through, and within short time.
 Mr. Barr, since the dismantling of the Chickasaw works, has been re- tained at Mobile by the company and this has brought about the idea that he is being held in readiness to take up the Fairfield program when it is announced. This is expected to be soon. MT. Barr is unaccustomed to following program indefinitely such as the one al Mobile.
 MT. Barr will make a tour of in- spection of the Ensley and Fairfield plants Tuesday with H. c. Ryding, ce-president, and ". G. Matthias, and although he is well acquainted with the plants, yet there has been some things done since he was here last that may prove interesting even to such an expert.
 MT. Barr is widely known in local industrial circles as one of the most affable and engaging officers ever employed by the Tennessee company in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28

My how the two, Witches howled when Mrs. Marandie Mouse nibbled their noses. They jumped to their feet and ran for their flying broom. Then jumping upon it, they flew to their home as fast as the flying broom would carry them.
 "It was Raggedy Ann and Rag gedy Andyr' the two Witches said when they had wrapped their noses in vinegar and brown paper, And as soon as our noses quit smarting, we will take the spade and go back tC the Mousie's home and dig them out!" But all this time, the Raggedys and little Ned Gnome were at place where ice cream cones hung upon bushes like candles on a Christmas tree and had forgotten all about the two mean little old Witches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
SCnuTs RETuRN

Troop 1S, of the Boy scouts has re- turned from a stay of several weeks at Camp Andrew. They hiked in from the camp Sunday reporting a most pleasant trip. They blazed a new trail to the swimming hole which is said to be the best one yet prepared at the camp. The boys en- joyed every minute of the stay and are anxious to play a return engage ment.
 The detachment was in charge of Scoutmaster Edgar Keenon, Jr., and was composed of Vernon Adams Hugh L. Ransom, Edward Masons, Joe Barrett, Frank Grisham, Pruitt Cooper, James Wagoner, Bud Walker, Leland Sinclair, George McWilliams and Edgar McWilliams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
ABANDoNs B,HAM PRACTICE

Dr. A. L. Gaston has announced the severance of his relations as eye, ear, nose and throat surgeon attached 10 the Birmingham General hospital and the Birmingham clinic. Effective on October 1, he will devote his entire time and attention to his Ensley of- fices, Dr. Gaston has maintained an office in Birmingham for the past two or three years, with an office also in Ensley. However, his friends understand that the two offices have proven too burdensome for him; hence his announcement as to re- turning exclusively to his Ensley of- flee. He has been surgeon for his line with the, Birmingham General hospital since its opening and enjoys a wide acquaintance in Birmingham. The friends of Dr. Gaston in Ensley will be pleased to know of his plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
Annoyance From M o s uito e. s
 Quickly Relieved
Sweet Dreams a Wonderful
 Mosquito Remedy

Why suffer annoyances from mos quites when a little Sweet Dreams, sprinkled on your bed-linen will in sure a night of restful sleep?
 The experienced who seek rest full sleep invariably buy Sweet Dreams It insures a feeling of con- fidence and it instantly becomes a dependable friend
 A friend who once betrays you loses your confidence forever, and Sweet Dreams seems to work with this fact in mind. All night long.
 When mosquitoes are troublesome, try Sweet Dreams. No stains-no of fensive odors.
 Sold by every druggist in every town. Redtop bottles. Only 35c, or 3 bottles for S1.O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
ADOPTS NEW ORDINANCE

Inc Clty or FalrfieId made tlnaI an ordinance providing for assessment against abutting property on the new street opened up to the high school There were no protests against the opening of the road or the assess ments so that the council ordered the ordinance made final
 The new street provided much easier cgress to the high school grounds and will be much appreci- ated by the teachers and students at that building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
.FAIRF HELD CHURCH .LIQUIDATES ] 1 )
 DEBT 0F S20,000
Baptist Congregation Rallies To Call Of Its
 Leaders
FAIRFIELD BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Fairfield, Ala, Aug, 2I

The Baptist church of Fairfield has paid off it's indebtedness of $20,00O, which had been held on the building since it's completion two years ago. Through the loyalty and hard work of it's members the indebtedness has been Hquidated and the members feel proud of the financial accom- plishment. The members of the church bought bonds of varying de- nominations in order to cut down the carrying charge and free the property of any mortgage. Charles J. Donald and a number of associates worked faithfully and tLey are being congratulated upon their accomplish ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
New Study For Schools Urged By Manufacturers Of Building
 MoforiaIe

Manufacturers of brick and plaster are invited to attend a meeting at 2:30 o'clock next Tuesday in the> di- rectors room of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the advisability of including brick and clustering as part of the curriculum of Birming- ham schools in the future, according to word Monday from o. L. Bum, secretary of the chamber.
 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles B. Glenn and members of his faculty will be present at the meet ing, which was called after a com plaint was made by manufacturers of the building materials that use of their goods was being curtailed, due to the lack of brickmasons and nlaStarers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
yARDAMAN VISITOR

former governor and United States senator, was in Fairfield Monday, looking over the city. He was ac- companied by his daughter and some friends. The Mississippian, with his locks flowing to the breeze, created interest in Fairfield. He was ap- parently pleased with the appearance of Fairfield and expressed his inter- est in the homes that abound in this city. MT. Vardaman said his ride to Fairfield was simply to look over this section and did not contain sig nificance of any description.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
EDUCATION BOARD MEETS

The board of education of Fairfield will hold a regular meeting next Tuesday, at which time final details for the opening of the schools for the new term will be worked out and other routine matters taken care of. The statement was made Monday by President c. J. Donald that nothing of importance was scheduled for the meeting and that the matter of pur- chasing the high school site would Donald said the schools were round ing into fine shape, the staff was complete and everything indicated a fine year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES

P. M. Hacutt, 22, and Hazel Black Hose Jackson Williams 27, and Berl- hyne Bartley 2S.
 = Warren Lee Harden, 2s, and Oneida c, Nj, Brown. 22. and Juliette Will Joe Garrett, 21. and Rasa Chesser, 19. Henry c. Dreger, A. and Christine J. Ray Chapman IS. and Minnie Lee McRee IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
CHILD MAY RECOVER
Desperate Efforts To Save Infants Life Have Fair Chance

Desperate efforts on the part of hospital attaches probably saved the life of E. l. Ellis, Jr., II months old sol of MT. and Mrs. D. I. Ellis, 2327 Third avenue, who was found in a tub of water Sunday afternoon. When the child was removed from the water life was practically extinct. Physi- clans at the Birmingham General hospital Monday stated the child has a fair chance for recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
ENTERS GROCERY BUSINESS

R0bert btephens, Jr., fOrmer post- master of Fairfield, will enter the grocery business in Fairfield Septem- Der l. He has renovated a business house formerly occupied by A. o. Blankenship and A. s. Sumner and will operate that place as a grocery store. MT. Stephens is widely Known here and there is considerable inter est attached to his entering this line of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
OPPOSE JITNEYs

P. H. Tyler and c. o. Johnson from the Ensley Associated Merchants ap- peared in Pratt City Monday night arrayed in debate against Alex Birch, attorney for the Jitney Owners in op- position to the jitney ordinance. The affair was arranged by the Altaray club and was attended by large audience. The two Ensley mer- chants opposed the operation of ]it- neys and gave some pungent reasons for their opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
MERCHANTs no MEET

The Ensley Merchants and Asso- ciated business men will hold a meet ing Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the Inferior court room at which it is urged that every member be pres ent. There are several outstanding problems to solve. The association pla g. some effective work during the autumn and the advice and counsel of all members is needed in determining the best plans to follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
COMMISSION DECIDES
 TO MEET AS USUAL
McLendon's Intended Absence Cause
 Of Holding Tuesday Session


 There was momentary discussion of postponing the city commission meeting to be held Tuesday morning because of the press of other mat ters, but, as President D. D. McLen- don is going to be out of town for a few days, it was decided to hold the meeting as usual.
 At the conclusion of the meeting S60,000 worth of retired public im- provement bonds will be burned. They represent sidewalks, guttering and surfacing installed in several bonds will show the city has met it's obligation in the matter, but all of the owners of property abutting on the improvements may or may not have settled their accounts with the city.
 At the last meeting of the com the striking out of the parkway clause, be postponed, pending the outcome of the jitney election.
 Won L. Thompson, as chairman Cf the citizens committee, submitted the committees report, which was adopt ed unanimously.
 MT. Thompson was made chairman of the committee to request Senator Brewer to use his influence against the east and west highway bill. and was authorized to send a. telegram informing of the citizens objection, and further to sign the names of the committee to the message. The com mittee is composed of MT. Thompson, chairman; William L. White, Horace Wilkinson, Albert Lee Smith, J. D, Truss. Mrs. o. l.. Amigh, Mrs. J. M. Hankins. JIM. Norment Mrs. o. D. Freeman, Mrs. R. A. Clayton and J. T. Nuttall.
 R. G. Messer visited the meeting and gave a short talk, favoring the jitney owners ordinance, imploring the citizens to vote "yes" for the ac- ceptance and enforcement of the or dinance. Several short talks were delivered by citizens in favor of and against the jitney measure, but no action was taken by the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
rn HoLn ENTERTAINMENTS

The Womans Missionary society of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will entertain at a lawn party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Cloud, 1900 thirtieth street Tuesday night. There will be served ice cream, cake and other refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28

mission Mr. Cloe promised to pro- duce a captured still to serve as brazier for retired bonds in the fu- ture that are to be set on fire. In the basement of the city hall there are several copper and zinc retorts' toilers and other apparatus taken from monkeyshine makers, and oe these l.. E. Gray city clerk, has been given the privilege of making his selection for bond-burning use only Heretofore a wash tub has been the receptacle for the pyre.
 with the jitney election on, mem hers of the city commission are look ing for routine business only, but as qo often said before, when 1t looks like it is going to be that way, It isn't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
NINETY PER CENT OF GIRLS ARE VICTIMS
GIaring truth brought out by recent investigation of
 widely used method.

The tremendous sale of the Beauty Creations which are being sold under the now famous Black and White la bel and which have caused so much discussion among beauty and skin specialists has resulted in a thor ough sitting out of valuable infoIina- ton.
 Girls and women who have bad complexion, and who have been try ing first one thing then another to bring that clear, rosy and pleasing appearance to their faces, can trace their failure to just one thing, and that is-the methods they have been using do not get lasting results.
 It is true that many things have been offered to them through flashy advertising, promising instant and almost overnight relief from pim- rles, blotches, rough or sallow skin, and all too unsuspecting in their eagerness to be attractive they be- lieve 1t.
 But not until the now famous. Black and White Beauty Creations were perfected few years ago had anything really reliable been avail able. This is proven by the many girls and women who regularly use Black and White Cleansing Cream. Peroxide Cream, Soap and the many others to meet every need in the care of their compleXions and which is the reason Black and White Beauty Creations are being sold so widely.
 Hi6hest Quality BLACK ls7TTT3 Beauty Creations af PSF and 5Oe PexceS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28

was right beside this little stickw
 "No! You are wrong!" Winda Witch replied. We will find it ever there, for 1 remember it was right beside that little stone!'
 So the two mean little Witches quarrelled until they cried.
 And, the more they cried, of course, the harder it was for them to find the Mousie's home.
 Then, after they had cried until their noses were red. Wanda Witch said, Sister Winda Witch, let us get our our magic charms and charm the Mousie's home so that we can see it!'
 So the two Witches wiped their eyes On their pocket hankies and took out all their magical charms.
 Winda witch had found new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
BR0THERHOODS TO MEET
All Birmingham District Members .. sn..In-. g..,A

All BirmInghnln District Members
 Urged ITO Attend SesiOn Sept 30
 Members of the five transportation brotherhoods will hold an important joint meeting in Fraternal hall Sum- day, September 30-
 All members of the five organiza- tions are urged to be present as mat ters of great moment will come up for discussion.
 The call for the meeting was issued by E. M. Chase, chairman; and H. L. Stevens, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
WANTS DISTINCTION MADE

Roy Turner, 1925 South Twenty sixth street, employed by the Bir- mingham Paper company, is not the Roy Turner arrested Thursday and placed in the county jail in default of a $500 bond to await action of the federal grand jury, following a pre- liminary hearing before Judge Ken reth Charlton on a charge of inter- cepting d letter containing money order. This announcement was made Monday by MT. Turner of South Twenty sixth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28

After failure of ball bearings to stand up under heavy work for loco- motives in Sweden, roller bearings are now being tried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-28
WINNIE TWINKLE

la ggedy Ann was right when she said the two mean little old Witches, Wanda and Winda Witch would be kept busy looking for them.
 For, the Raggedys and little Ned Gnome had hidden in a Mousie's home and the two Witches had returned home to get a spade so that they could dig the Rag gedys out Of the Mousie's home.
 But, as soon as the Witches were out of sight, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and little Ned Gnome came up out of the Mousie's S home and had run away to hide some other place. But before they left, Raggedy Ann had wished for the Mousie's home to become invisible to the Witches.
 So, when the two Witches again cam e up to where they had found the Mousie's home be- fore, they could see nothing but the bare ground.
 We will find the Mousie's home right hereg" Wanda Witch said, q remember it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
TWIN CITIES UNITED

With enactment of the bill provid- ing for the consolidation of Decatur and Albany, the combined municipali
 ties will become a city of industrial, commercial and social importance. It was constructive move which will result in larger and more united effort for the improvement of the one city, will remove jealousies between the po- litical and business entities and will bring together into an effective unit the interests of both cities. For years it was impossible for the visitor to know whether he was in Decatur or in Albany. Two city governments were maintained where one representing all interests would have been more eco nomical and more efficient. A large overhead expense will be eliminated by the consolidation. Commercial riv- -l-i-- -'ith more or less undesirable