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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CLEW TO DISAPPEARANCE
Moore Tells OF Man Crushed to Death
Three Years Ago

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. May ga
possible clue which may establish the
death of Ambrose j. Small, Toronto,
Canada. millionaire, who has been
mysteriously missing for more than
three years. has developed here.
Edward e. Moore of North Vernon,
Ind, has advised the police that he
met a man here in June, 1920 who
said his name was Small and that he
owned the grand opera house in To-
ronto
This man. Moore declares, was run
over by gravel car and crushed
beyond Identification. Accounts of
an accident similar to this are con-
tanned in the records # the coroner
Relatives, trying to settle the Small
estate in Toronto, have offered a $780,
900 reward for Information clearing
up the theatrical magnate's disap-
pearahce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

NEW JEWELRY FIRM
TO USE LYNCH NAME
BOatrite ,Brackin And George Yam
cey Named In PaDers

Remodeling of the present quarters
of the Lynch Jewelry company, 20G
North Twentieth street, will begin at
a n early date preparatory to the oc-
cupancy of the store by three well
known Birmingham citizens who VIII
conduct general jewelry business
under the same firm name.
Papers of Incorporation were Is
sued from the probate office Satur-
day for the Lynch Jewelry company
with James A. Boatrite. secretary and
treasurer; N. l.. Brackin. president
and George w. Yancey, chairman of
the board of directors.
The new concern will begin bust
ness with paid up capital of slo,-
900. divided into 100 shares of the
par value of 800 each. Mr.. Brackin
and Mr.. Boatrite will have active
charge of the affairs of the new
store, which will be stocked with q
complete new line of high class Jew
elry and be ready for business not
later than June l. according to an
rouncement made Saturday light,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Rufus Clifton Clanton 81, of Tarrant
City. and Marie Eskew. IS.
r. l.. Busby. o. and Willie Hazel
Thomas Howell, &c. and Bessie Minnette
Neal. H.
j. p Richardson, al, and Ella Mae Cog
Beiton o'Ncal Samuel. "a. and Honor
Bright. IS.
sam Barley. 81 of Bessemer. and Nell
Carson, Is, of Bessemer.
Joe ~ letters. II, and Louise Sto-
vail. is.
w. f. .Linderman. AZ, and Mrs. Alma
Jennings Ss.
Arthur McMickens "a. of Dora, and
Side Hawkins. 10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

500 and 900 persons. Diners seated
at tables can look out of it's French
glass windows across the front and
watch the swimmers. large staff
of attendants and walters, wearing
the insignia of the resort on white
uniforms will be on duty to give
cafe patrons prompt service from the
kitchen. A speciality will be made OF
reservations for private parties and
social functions of all kinds.
Seats Arranged AT Pool Side.
The stadium arrangement of the
spectators seats, alongside the pool,
is in itself a noteworthy feature.
Several thousand onlookers can be
conveniently accommodated in this
enormous grandstand. Under the
seats on one side are the dressing
compartment with hot and cold
shower baths. Underneath the bath
ing beach. reserved exclusively for
swimmers on the side of the pool
opposite the spectators seats, are
the dressing rooms and shower baths
for men.
A wading pool cares for the tiny
tots. This pool is placed in one cor
ner of the large swimming pool and
is safeguarded by a large iron rail
ing. A woman attendant will be in
charge. with whom parents may
leave their children while they enjoy
the larger freedom of tho big BASIN
The entrance pavilion and lobby.
in addition to the checking room for
valuables. and shelves for bathing
suits and towels. houses beauty
parlor, soda fountain, cigar stand
first aid station and doctors Office
and barber shop for men. The
first aid station Is completely
equipped for any emergency. How
ever. the Whittle system has played
to three million admi ssions in the
past four years without single
drowning.
Cascade Plunge is designed no
draw high-class patronage. En-
phasis is placed strongly on this
point by Mr.. Whittle. In other cities
where similar though smaller resorts
are operated by the Whttle system
they have become the place for par
ties. club meetings, teas and all
sorts of social functions. The exact
date of.'>e Cascade Plunge official
open' will be announced within
the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO REPORT CONVENTION

Rev. D. NJ. Gardner, pastor of the
Baptist church. and Mrs. Joe Smith,
who attended the Baptist convention
in Kansas City, Mo-. recently, will
make a report to the congregation
at the morning service Sunday. Mrs.
Smith was a representative of the
Missionary society of the church, to
which she will make u special re-
port of her trip. DR.. Gardner Will
preach as usual following the pre-
liminary discourse
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
kAMRAM GROTTO
PLANS INITIATION;
80 FOR CLEVELAND
Is Fastest Growing Grotto In
The Entire
South

Active plans are already under way
by kamram Grotto, Yelled Phoph cts
OF the Enchanted Realm for another
large class initiation to be announced
soon. This will be the third class
initiation held by the order in Bir-
mirgham since it's establishment only
a few months ago. 1t is now the
fastest growing fraternal organiZa-
ton in the entire district, the classes
initiated being the largest ever in
troduced in the United States to tina
mysteries of the enchanted realm.
At least rs members will go from
Birmingham to attend the meeting of
the supreme council In Cleveland in
June, when application for charter
will be made. 1t is probable that the
charter will be granted during tho
Cleveland meeting.
Many social activities are planned
by Kamram for the summer, an
nouncements of which will be made
al an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
FAIRFIELD BUREAU

The Age-Herald maintains a reg
ular Fairfield bureau in its news
department. Items for publication
may be telephoned the bureau at
Ensley GIG.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO TEACH BIBLE CLASSES

Samuel C. King, vice president of
the Bank of Ensley, will teach the
International Bible lesson at the
hiistian church Sunday morning at
$50 o'clock. The class Is attended
by men only. The lesson for Sunday
morning is one of deep interest, and
Mr.. King has made special prepara-
lions for its Interpretation. Every
one Is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MARY KING GAINING

Mary Catherine King. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel C. King, who
has been i'll with the measles, is
rapidly improving.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO BEGIN COMMENCEMENT

The Fairfield public schools begin
their commencement week Monday.
Starting with various programs
among the grammar schools We'd
nesday and Thursday, the final com
mencement festivity will be the
pageant in the park Saturday night.
The graduation Of the high school
senior class will take place at the
Baptist church Friday night at
o'clock. The class is composed OF
Henry Hoglund. Bessie Mauldin. FL
ton Morris and Sam Taylor. The
graduates will receive their diplomas
from c. j. Donald, president of the
board Of education.
Following the presentation Friday
night the Indian pageant in the park
will be given by the students. There
will be small admission for the
pageant which will be used to defray
the expenses of organizing an or
chestra for the schools. The pageant
will be deliberately costumed and will
be staged to special music. Every
one is invited to the closing exer-
cises, there having been no formal
invitations issued.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
FAIRFIELD SHRINERS
GETTING READY FOR
WASHINGTON JOURNEY
Commencement Activities
Will Occupy Attention OF
Schools This Week
FAIRFIELD BUREAU |
THE AGE-HERALD \


Several Fairfield citizens, mem
bers Of Zamora temple. Shriners. will
leave next Saturday night for Wash
ington to park their camels WITH
Uncle Sam" for a few days during
the mammoth conclave. The Fair
Held Shriners will be part of the
passengers on two special trains
that will be operated from Birming
ham by the Seaboard and the South
ern railways.
BLUE AND RED CONTEST
Following a spirited contest be-
tween the Blue and Red forces of
the mems class of the Methodist
church of Fairfield, the finals will
be staged at the class meeting Sun
day morning. The two armies have
been engaged in battling for new
members for several weeks and there
is expected to be very decided
jump In attendance Sunday. T. j.
Mccoy Is teacher of the class and is
one of the best informed biblical
students in Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
sELF-pRIYEN CARS

A. V. Sumner. who has been oper--
ating a line of taxicabs to Westfield
and other sections near Fairfield
plans to ortanize a Fairfield drive
it-yourself company, according to an
announcement Saturday. He will Sc
cure eight new cars, it is stated, and
will make available for Fairfield
service that has proven efficient and
accommodating to cities elsewhere.
Mr.. Sumner said his plans were last
maturing and that he believed he
would be able to begin this new
service within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
PLAN CONNEXIONS LAYING

Plans are being made for the cor
nerstone laying of the new Masonic
building which is being erected in
Fairfield at cost of 100000. The
ceremonies attending the laying of
the cornerstone will be of the i'm
pressive Masonic kind and will be in
charge of high officers in the Ma
sonic ranks. Robert Davis of Holley
& Davis. contractors for the new
building, said Saturday that con-
struction would have progressed suf-
ficiently within two weeks to per-
nit the ceremonies to take place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
NEW ORGANIZATION INITIATED

The organization of non-denom-
national organization to assist any
denomination in any work of upl1ft
has been initiated by Rev. Edmunds
Bennett of St. Johns Episcopal
church At preliminary meeting
Friday night the plans of such an
organization were discussed and ten
tatiye plans made. 1t is believed
that a permanent organization will
be perfected later in the summer
At the initial meeting. many persons
were present of various faiths, and
the idea seemed to meet with inter-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
LEAVE FOR ATLANTA

DR. C. w. Shackelford and Joseph
Halfnenny. from Fairfield Kiwanis
club. will leave Fairfield Sunday
night for Atlanta to attend the an
nual convention of the kiwanis In
ternational in Atlanta Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday. The two dele
gates will remain in Atlanta during
the entire convention. IL is stated
that the Kiwanians expect the con-
yention to be second only to the one
held in Birmingham two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Joe Steed of Ensley. owner of the
Five Points theatre, has disposed of
his holdings in that theatre to j. A.
Herring. according to an announce
ment yesterday. The consideration
was not given. 1t is stated that the
Five Points theatre will continue
under the same management as here
tofore. Mr.. Steed only constructed
the Five Points comparatively
short time ago, completing chain
Of theatres in Ensley and Birmfng-
ham.
With the sale of the Five Points,
Mr.. Steed has only the Gary theatre
at Fairfield, and an interest in the
Belle and Franklin at Ensley, and
the North Birmingham theatre be-
ing constructed at North Birm1ng-
ham,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
SWIMMING POOL OPENED

Although the weather was some
what inclemert. the opening of the
Ensley swimming pool Saturday att
ernoon was we'll attended. the open
ing while not as largely attended as
expected was none the less satisfac-
tory to the managers who believe
that the warm weather will send de-
voices of swimming out in droves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO ANNOUNCE AWARDS

Within a few days definite an
nouncement will be made OF rules
governing the application for the two
scholarships that have been author
ICED by the Ensley Merchants asso-
citation to one boy and one girl of
the high schools of this section. w.
A. Turnipse ed. chairman of the COM
mittee, said Saturday he had been
working on the plans with the as
sistance of others, but had been I'M
able to complete the work. However,
he said the awards would be good
for any graduate of the present year,
or those of past classes, provided they
had finished the accredited high
school work. There Is widespread in
terest here in the two scholarships.
one being to Howard and one to the
Birmingham Southern. and it Is ex-
pected that quite number of ap-
plications will be received
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

MAsONs TO ENTERTAIN
Fairfield Masonic lodge NO. 749
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
t. C. I. SCHOOLS CLOSE

Schools operated by the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad company
complatel the seasons work Friday,
and dismissed until September. Ger
tificates of promotion were issued to
a very large number. and remarkably
few failures were recorded in the fl
nal examinations.
Before the final release of the in
structors for the year. the manua!
art exhibits will be held this week at
the various schools. The exhibits,
which always invoke widespread in
terest. will be held at the various
schools, and all interested are in
vited to attend. The welfare. manual
training. domestic science and other
features of the school activities will
indicate a very real advance in those
lines during the past season
The special feature of the week
will be an exhibit Thursday by the
Ensley schools alone which will he
held at Ensley during the afternoon.
Special efforts are being exerted to
make this affair unusually interesting
and officials of the company, and
others interested in thu work will
visit the exhibit.
Following the Thursday exhibit,
instructors and teachers will leave
for their homes. most of them being
in the north and west.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
ENSLEY GRADUATES.
To GET DIPLOMAS
THURSDAY EVENING
'cnsley Royal Arch Masons To
Hold Celebration Mon
day Night
ENSLEY BUREAU |
THE AGE-HERALD !
Ensley, Ala. Nav 26 !

Graduation exercises of the Ensley
High school are to be held at the
John Herbert Phillips High school
auditorium next Thursday night a;
8 o'clock. The Ensley graduates
have issued invitations to their
friends to attend the exercises. and
large number of Ensley residents
will be in attendance. The inter
est of the community centers in the
graduation not alone through the
large number of local boys and girls
graduating, but also because Erskine
Ramsay will make the presentation
of diplomas and the further fact
that Robert E. Chadwick of Ensley,
is a member of the board of educa-
ton, and Mrs. Mary Echols Is in
charge of the department of educa
ton at the city hall.
During the few remaining days
before graduation a few final ex-
aminations are under way, and there
will be many informal entertainments
for the youngsters who are COM
pleting their high school work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

will entertain with a social Tuesday
evening in the lodge rooms. A very
interesting program has been ar
ranged. including some speakers on
Masonry, which will be very enjoy
able to those attending. All Master
Masons and their wives are invited
to attend the affair
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
REV, A, w. SHAW TO PREACH

Rev. A. w. Shaw of North Caro-
lima will deliver the morning ser
mon at the Plunkett Memorial church
morning. He is a pulpit ora
tor of wide reputation and is sure to
be warmly received at the church
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Ensley Chapter Royal Arch Ma
sons will hold Past High Priests
Night" Monday night at the Ensley
Masonic hall. to which all past High
vited.
Tho Royal Arch degree will be con-
ferred by past High Priests, pre-
ceding which officers of the chap
ter will confer the Most Excellent
Master degree. Speaking will begin
promptly at $50 o'clock, at which
all Royal Arch Masons are cordially
invited to be present.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Wednesday evening, given by Mr..
and Mrs, A. b. Odion, All enjoy
ed the evening greatly with dane
ing, games and social intercourse
followe dby lunch of doughnuts,
sandwiches, coffee, cake and cider.
The third greenhouse put up by
the Van House company is nearing
completion and will soon be ready
for the spring crop.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09
SEND IN SLOGANS.

Every island resident is invit-
ed to send in a slogan for Vashon-
Maury island before the close of
the contest on Monday, November
u. A prize Of $500 will be Civ
Ell for the best one submitted. Ad-
dress Alex Smith, chairman of
the committee, at Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

No frost at Ellisport yet. The
thermometer has not registered
below no. Flowers of many kinds
are still blooming freely. A few
days ago Mrs. W. c. Cliff picked
Strawberries as sweet and deeply
colored as the earlier grown ones
and on Thursday the writer pick
ed a dish of luscious red rasp-
berries.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

a coy fom-room bungalow for
Dan Landers and family. Every
new building or even "A new fence
is an asset to the entire com
munity. Mr.. Bittinger's new i'm
plement and packing house, with
its new coat Of paint, which not
only makes his own place look bet
ter, but adds to the appearance of
the community in general and
should be spur TO the rest to
paint up. Mr. Bittinger surely has
a fine set Of buildings.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Rickert, the lat
ter of whom was Helen Nelson,
spent the past week at the Nelson
home. They returned Thursday to
Longbranch near which place Mr..
Rickert has logging interests.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Some Of the local people are
getting ready for the winter rains.
Mr.. johnson and Mr.. Vermuelin
are each constructing new cisterns
and Mr.. Comstock has his new
water tank in place. He expects
to install a gasoline engine. Mr..
Morrill, feels quite pleased with
his remodeled chicken house. With
Mr.. johnson "bossing" the work,
the house was raised, good
foundation built, flooring laid, new
dropping boards and boxed in
nests provided, windows put in on
the west side, ventilators and
sunken dust baths built, making
the old house a comfortable and
sanitary abode where "Biddy"
should be happy.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Becker of
Everett were over Sunday visitors
of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Nilsson at
the Pagni home ON the beach.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Thrift is good management of
the business of living.
Green vegetables and eggs con
tain iron; milk contains much
lime.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09
BURTON
Mrs. A. Hunt.)

Mrs. Eta McNair spent Satur-
day and Sunday wit hher nephew
at Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Schaefer
and daughter, Miss Josephine, of
Winlock were week end visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. r.
Stone. While here they made ar
rangements to move their furni-
ture, which is still stored in the
Garvin home at Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Coles Original Wood Stoves
never freeze you-never cook you,
Your fire always fits the weather.
A. III. Petersen Mere. Co.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
(Mrs. A. N. MORRILL,.

MIS-. "A. N. MOfrlll) J..
c. Ramsey of Canada visited the
Stedlnan family Sunday.
lnjgal Hammer of Brooklyn, N.
Y, was on the island Sunday visit
ing old friends. The family form
erly lived on DR.. Mosburg's place.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Barnes and
their son and his wife were week
end visitors at the home of Mrs.
Barnes brother, Mr.. Comstock.
c. R. Hadley, proprietor of the
Park hotel at Tacoma, was over to
look after his property adjoining
the Forrest home and enjoyed
Sunday dinner with them.
Well, wonders will never cease.
Mrs. Bony says she believes can
ming l6 quarts Of succotash ON the
3lst of October is going some. ;"
lle ',ony st"Pe VINE Is SIeldilg
soop lru' a. IlLS IoIe oa'e' 100
Miss GoIdie Flowers is feocbiro
at Renton again this wear tbis he.
ing her fifth at that place She is
as popular as a VeaclleI as She is N
lIcf own ghDOfh0od MI and
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

work lust now. There are six
horses, a donkey engine and some
20 or more men. This is busy
camp and much good timber is
being cut as well as giving en-
ployment to "A number of people.
Mrs. W. A. Stcdman arrived
home last week from California
where she has been for the past
year, caring for her aged mother.
She brought her mother, Mrs
Pierson, home with her
There is the wonderful dahlia
farm with its thousands of bios
SONS, still beautiful. However,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheffield would be
glad to have a heavy enough frost
to ruin the beautiful flowers that
the bulbs may be dug and stored
before cold or wet weather
comes.
Claude Petersen and son, Cliff
ford, of Dockton were Southern
Heights visitors Saturday, coming
over on business. While here Mr..
Petersen awaited himself of the
opportunity to take home a wild
locust tree. Mr.. Petersen is an old
settler on the island and very in
teresting to talk to. His time is
mostly taken up with his green
house business.
Harvey Mead, son of Mrs.
Jenkins, and his wife and son,
Fred, arrived Sunday evening
] from a two weeks visit at Soap
Lake. They came in their car and
We're eight days on the road from
their home at Fresno, Calf. They
report that the highway is in fine
condition and that there are many
tourists going both ways. They
travelled nearly 1900 miles and hac
no accidents and very little tire
trouble although they saw many
reckless drivers and few wreck
ed cars.
There is only a small enroll
ment at the Southern Height.
school and the teacher, Miss Fan
ME Brink, is surely doing all sh,
can to help and interest the few
there are. She has the welfare o.
her pupils so much at neart tina
she takes all who care to go t,
Sunday school at Lisabeula eacl
Sunday, willing giving Of her owl
time If doing ones best and hav
ing ones heart in the work count
for any thing, great success is pre-
dicted for Miss Brink in her chos
en- work.
| Sam Bittinger and Mr.. Landers
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Beclles have
returned from spending the sum
mer an dfall at Tacoma.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-11-09

Sam Bittinger and Mr.. Landers
are busy these fine days building