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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
Merchants To Unite In Gen. eraI Business Stimulus
 For City
ENSLEY BUREAUl THE AGE-HERALD A EnslAY Ala. Nnx- 2n 1

centralized effort to obtain for Ensley a greater volume of trade and to engage less in general activities was the spirit prevailing at the Tues day meeting of the Ensley merchants and associated business men. That the associations prime work was that of encouraging trade in Ensley and that it should not lose sight of that outstanding fact seemed to be the prevailing opinion among the mer- chants. It was stated that the policy will be carried out and while the mer- chants will not overlook any move ment of character and progress and will rot withhold help to progressive measures yet It's fullest measure of effort will be directed along those lines most in keeping with the pur- poses for which the organization was formed.
 The meeting was well attended and the merchants referred with pleasure to the banquet last week at which the largest crowd ever gathered in Ensley was present. It seemed to be the prevailing opinion that the ban quets should be held every month, during the winter especially. This idea found a ready echo from all those remembering the former suc- cesses in this line.
 c. o. Johnson, chairman of com mittee, reported that plans were be- ing discussed looking to local mer- chants engaging in a campaign among the various schools interesting stu dents in lines handled in this section. It has been suggested that the stu dents would be interested in having brief reviews given them of the necessary peculiarities that effect business generally. It was stated that speakers were being lined up to speak on banking. merchandising in it's various branches, jewelry. drug and other lines familiar to students and in which they may evidence in- terest from time to time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
Flaming Youth, Perturbation Of
 Famed Book To Be At Trianon

Flaming Youth" the long g-herald- ed First National scheen version of Warner Fabians sensational book; Will be shown at the Trianon all next week. Colleen Moore has the leading feminine role at Patricia Fentriss
 youngest daughter of very modern family of three beautiful girls, whose indulgent and wealthy parents give them a free reign in the qualification of their whims. It Is a story of life as 1t is lived without regard to the conventions by 6 certain set of so- ciety Patricia's numerous shallow love affairs and her final awakening in a real romance form the nucleus of the plot. The picture was direct ed by John Francis Dillon and the all-star cast includes besides Miss Moore, Milton Sills, Myrtle Stedman, Sylvia Breamer, Betty Francisco, Ell liott Dexter, Walter McGrail and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
FIELD DAY PROVES1 A GREAT SUCCESS
Complete Landscape Is Made At HueytoWn Tues
 day
BESsEMER BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD


 Field day at Hueytown Tuesday was declared the most interesting event of education week, and by the large attendance and through the large volume of work accomplished, demonstrated the effectiveness of the campaign that is being carried out near Bessemer this week. The day was observed by an all-day celebra- tion, with work on the ground sur rounding the building. In a single day a complete landscape gardening system was completed.
 Under the direction of the Parent Teacher association the entire com munity was enlisted in the under taking. In addition there were a number of visitors from nearby schools who helped, and the women of the community served dinner in the home economics department at noon. Russell Briggs of Auburn had prepared blue prints for the laying out of flower beds and shrubbery which directions were followed under his personal supervision.
 A feature of the forenoon was the holding of a kangaroo court, with J. W. Leggett as judge. There were many prominent educators present and the first to be hailed Into court was Superintendent R. N. Baker, charged with wearing a white col- lar, and Mrs. N. L. Bagley. who was charged with being too dressed up. both of them being fined. Prof. H. l. Gilmore acted as prosecutor while H. H. Keen as sheriff, rounded up quite a number of prominent civic leaders who were fined, the funds being added to the treasury for school improvements.
 This celebration was a part of an extensive program at all of the schools in celebration of education week. Monday and Tuesday there were many speakers to appear at the various schools. which feature will be continued until Friday, carrying out the national program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
ADJUSTMENTS
LoEw,s BIJoU

In presenting the Theatre Co., mique Russe," with the 12 former stars of the Russian theatre at Mos COW, Russia, as the extraordinary feature of the vaudeville bill at Loew's Bijou for this week, the man. agement evidently has scored hit, judging from the enthusiastic ap- plause received by these actors at each performance. In addition there is also a headliner, none other than Al H. Wilson, comedian, and one with many admirers in Birmingham, and three other acts of merit, including the musical feature offered 1y Vol gast and Grille, as well as more music by Mabel Drew and her trusty baby grand, and Grace and Eddie Parks in a real variety and comedy skit. ''The Eagles Feather" the Metro classic, Is the screen feature of the week, well received by movie fans who love the west and action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
MEMORIAL PROGRAM

The memory of the late Mrs. Dray- ton Trucks will be perpetuated Wednesday morning, when on the High school grounds a tree will be planted in her memory. This mark of distinction will be the result of work of the Council of Clubs of which Mrs. Trucks was president at the time of her death. The Sesame club is in direct charge of the movement in which all organizations in Ensley are evidencing a peculiar interest.
 Mrs. James A. Dupuy. who sue ceeded Mrs. Trucks as president of the Council of Clubs, will have charge of the program. Mrs Mary Echols will present the tree in the name of the club, while Elmer E. Smith. prin cipal of the Ensley High. will accept the tree for that institution.
 Delegates will be present from all of the women's clubs, from the Xii wanis club and from the Associated Merchants.
 Mrs. Trucks was a woman widely known in this district for her many unselfish acts of kindness and beauty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
HAPPIER, HEALTHIER WOMEN

bv thousands are known to exist in thls country because they have been relieved from pain and suffering by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Science in surgery and electricity have ad- vanced greatly during the past fltty years. but treatment of disease by old fsshioned root and herb medicines has ,,sxer been improved upon. The leader or them all is Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound which after fifty years or sue cess is today recognized as the standard remedy for female ills and sold every where for that purpose. Replies to a ouestionnaire recently sent out to bO,OO0 >von1en bv the Lydia F. Pinkham Medi- cine Co. of Lynn, Mass, proved that 1t benefits 9S out of every 100 women who fry if Isn't this a marvellous record for any medicine to hold ?-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
SHRINE JOLL|ES |S
 A COLORF LII SHOW
MnstreI-Comedy Revue Is Greeted By Capacity
 Audience Tuesday

Enthusiastic approval was given "The Jollies of 1923" minstrel musical comedy revue, by an audi ence that filled the spacious audi torium of the Masonic Temple to it's capacity, at the opening perform ance Tuesday night. The production, presented under the auspices of za mora Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, complimentary to the mem bers and families was a success in every particular and fully came up to expectations.
 I. is a home talent show, every member of the large cast and chorus, mostly young people, are Birming- ham folks. who gave a performance really worth while and in many in- stances resembling the professional, especially in the solo numbers and specialities.
 The costumes, abbreviated and otherwise, were gorgeous, and the stage settings superb. The petite grille chorus, pretty and poppy, put over their singing and dance num- berJ in great style.
 Resplendent in satin full dress suits, against a background of special scenic effect, the picture on the ris- ing of the curtain was one of the most attractive in the entire per formance.
 The "Pote" himself, otherwise Ern- est Matthews, was interlocutor and kept things going with his usual snap and vim. Earl F. Ford, Willard Drake, J. NJ Tucker. Tom Jones, Forney Gay, E. H. Schoedinger, Hal J. Gillies and Leo ''Walker, were the end men, and the equips and jokes, especially those directed against well known Shriners set the house in an uproar repeatedly. In the musical numbers Leon Cole. L. B. Haley, Tom Jones and Hal Gillies carried away tho honor although every number was exceptionally well rendered.
 In the second act, musical comedy was the feature with a number of high class specialities interspersed. Miss Elizabeth Salter, Miss Katherine KilEore, Mrs. Al Stafford, Miss Dor otby Hickman, Mrs. Claude Hen dricks, principals in the several acts acuuitted themselves admirably, while CurIey Lambeth as lazy Dore, Toe Walker as Indeliable, negro porter; L. Godsey and Robert Lam- beth gave good account of them selves in the several character parts of the second act comedy.
 Among the specialties that made a big hit with the audience was the impersonatfon of the act of Gallagher and Shean by Bird Haley and Herbert Cobb, the selections by the Alabama Radio quartet, Johnson, Denton, Broyles and Kelser and the mono- logue of Hal Gillies.
 The performance will be repeated Wednesday,, Thursday and Friday nights and on the last night will be broadcast-C. II. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
FAIRFIELD KIWANIANSI PLAN MINSTREL SHOW
Money Secured To Be Used For
 Kiwanis Charity Fund
FAIRFIELD BUREAU i
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Fairfield, Ala. Nov. 20 l

The minstrel to be be given by the Fairfield Kiwanis club will be booked for December IT and IS, according to tentative arrangements made Tues day by George A. Bell. chairman of the committee. It was stated that more definite announcement would be made later, as at this time. sev-
 eral matters were pending which might change the above dates. M
 Rehearsals have progressed satis- factorily and Kiwanians will give to Fairfield an entertainment which will be enjoyable and decidedly profes- sional In performance. The commit tee to decide where the minstrel is to be held may decide upon a build- ing adjoining the Fryer tea room, although if a larger hall can be se- cured the chances are that the place accommodating the largest number of attendants will be selected. There have been negotiations on between the Gary theater and the committee which may result in the theater be- ing used. However, that is also matter that has not been fully de- termined. ~s.z.
 The money secured from the affair will be used by Kiwanians for their charity fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
CONSIDER NEW PARSONAGE

Construction of district parsonage in Ensley to be used by the presiding elder of the Bessemer district of the Methodist church engaged the atten- tion of a committee from the churches of this district Tuesday. The meeting was held in the offices of Rev. Will liam H. Mansfield, pastor of the Meth odist church. The conference discussed at length the cost and the details incident to such proposition and 1t is believed that the home will be erected. The presiding elder at this time is Rev. Keener N. Matthews,
 who, it is recalled. found great diff ficulty in obtaining home when he was sent here three years ago. The Methodists of this district have long felt the necessity for such a home and plans have been made informally to authorize the construction. The committee meeting here Tuesday came
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
ASK CITY FOR LIGHTS
Auto Club Suggests That Illumina- =
 ton Or Tourists Camp Be Provided


 Since the tourist camp at Seven teenth avenue and Twenty seventh street, north, Is becoming recog- nized, though small, population feeder for Birmingham, the Birming- ham Automobile club, which sup ports the camp, has asked the city to take over the cost or eAectrlc illumination of the camp.
 Tuesday morning resolution making provision for the city to bear the cost of the camp illumlna- tion was introduced before the com mission and after some discussion was referred to Commissioner W. h. Harrison. The sum involved amounts to but a few dollars month ana the club officials express the opinion that the camp, being of benent to the city at large and municipal adjunct, should have financial sup port from other sources than the ciub members alone.
 Tom Bosworth secretary of the au- tomobile club, stated recently that the campers buy supplies for min i,ouna of q. week at time from BIT mingham grocers, do business With other merchants and are of benent' to some extent, to the whole colh- munity.
 Commissioner Harrison will look into the subject and make recoln- 1nendation next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21

Ben Lyon.
 Does marriage destroy love?
 The question is asked in Flaming Youth"
 The heroine of the story, Patricia Fentress, reared in an atmosphere where marriage is looked upon as a necessary evil, she comes to the con- clusion that matrimony is failure,
 She observes that the marriage of her parents, her sisters and of all of her associates turn out unsuccess- full and unhappy-then she, herself, falls in love.
 To marry would spoil the romance of love she reasons and so gives all that love demands without the binding of wedlock. But how does her experiment-her revolt against the conventions-result? The answer forms the plot of a most unusual photodrama, highly entertaining,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
rtrr CovrREn WAGON

Efforts to make the Raramount film version of Emerson Hough's s story, "The Covered Wagon" now playing at the Jefferson theatre, with daily matinees, historically accurate were carried to such an extent that Jesse l.. Lasky first vice president in charge of production of the Famous Players -Lasky Corporation. intends to offer a copy of 1t to the Smithsonian institution. Washington, as record of pioneer days in the west.
 Commenting upon the undertaking, Mir. Lasky said: "We tried to make this the picture of decade-a living, moving, historical spectacle, a docu- ment of untold worth to the world. Prints will be offered the Smithonian institute. for preservation in it's ar chives. for it will be invaluable. Prob ably never again will a real buffalo hunt be staged; it is doubtful if any producers will again undertake the immense task involved, for such a task need only be done once, If, it Is done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
P|CKFORD PICTURE
 AT CAPITOL TODAY.
Through The Back Door Is One Of Mary's Best Imi-
 grant Story

In "Through the Back Door," Mary Pickford's United Artists release, this clever little artist has been af- forded an opportunity for the display of talent equaled only in such pre- vious productions as "Pollyanna" ana comes to the Capitol today as the Wednesday and Thursday program offering.
 It is the first picture in which Little Mary eyer worked under the guidance of two directors. Alfred E. Green and Mary's brother Jack spon- sored this production, and the result of their combined efforts is said to prove further the truth of the old adage, 1.-TWO heads are better than one"
 The outstanding feature of "Through the Back Door" is the de- lightful comedy sequences scattered throughout the picture. In a little girl role Miss Pickford has chance to become involved in innumerabie complications all provocative of mirth, yet touched with that pathos which stamps this greatest of all in genues as mistress of her art.
 In addition to the clean, wholesome fun with which this feature abounds, there is found running through it a counterplot of gripping drama in which filial devotion becomes a dom inant factor. The struggle of child to win recognition from her mother and the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that intervene furnish the motivating impulse for the story. Professional blackmailers, a design ing other woman," 8 "misunder- stood" husband and an "abused" wife all play their respective parts in this unusual photoplay which opens in picturesque Belgium, then jumps to- Long Island and closes in business like New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
SEAT SALE FOR FAIRFAX

At Clarke & Jones, 1913 Sd avenue, tomorrow morning at o'clock the seat sale for Glorious Geraldine" Farrar will begin her concert on Thanksgiving night at the Masonic auditorium. presented by the All-Star Concerts (Mrs. Richard F, Johnston and Mrs. Orline A. Shipmhn), being one of the most notable musical events of the season.
 Thousands of worshippers of "Glorious Geraldine" were disap- pointed when she was here two years ago when they couldn't get seats for her concert, the Standing Room Only" sign being flashed two hours after the seat sale opened, as the entire house being sold out.
 With the railroads inaugurating rates to Birmingham for the Thanks giving football game Thanksgiving afternoon and the Farrar concert Thanksgiving night, the indications point to capacity audience for "Glorious Garaldine's" Thanksgiving concert, so be among the first and secure good seats tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
DIR. FIELDS RETURNS

Dr. E, T. Fields returned home Monday from the meeting of the American Medical society in Wash ington. While in the east Dr. Fields visited New York, Baltimore, Nor folk and other points. Dr. Fields said Tuesday there were many in- teresting features connected with his trip and that he enjoyed it very much. stating the peoples with whom he talked were apparently optimis- tic over general business and felt the entire country was in fine shape for big business year in 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
CROUD ITO sEE GAME

One of the largest crowds of the season will witness the Bessemer- Hueytown football game Friday afternoon at the rolling mill field. These two teams are the strongest in the Bessemer district, Hueytown hav- ing gone through the season thus far without defeat. A large crowd will be brought in from Hueytown and special effort will be made to have the fans at Bessemer well repre- seDfed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
.cRIcI71,TrRAL DEAN SPEAKS

M. J. Funchess, dean of agriculture at Auburn, will be the principal speaker Friday at community gathering at the Alliance school, in connection with the educational week program. This speaker Is being sent here at the request of pr. E. R, Smith and J. W. Leggett, who are offering scholarships to the rural schools this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
DOWNTOWN BLAZE FRIDAY

A small blaze in the walls of the Masonic temple on Nineteenth street Friday evening at 6 o'clock created considerable excitement for a short time. The blaze was due to a de- fective flue, according to the fire ment, but the flames were smothered in short time. One of the ladder trucks was considerably damaged in going to the fire when the rear wheel of it's trailer was smashed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
ITO uoLD nANoUET

A banquet will be held Friday eve ming at the Wilkes school, under aus pices of the Parent Teacher asso- citation. Considerable interest Is at tached to this gathering, because of the fact that the school association was recently organized and plans fdr the years work will be discussed at this time. The banquet will begin at 7:30 o'clock. A large number of plates have been sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
DATE FOR SHOW ANNOUNCED

The poultry show to be held at Bessemer under the auspices of the poultry division will be held on De- cember 27, 2S and 29, according to decision at the Monday evening meet ing of this body. This show will be for all of Jefferson county, and large number of exhibits are being prepared for. The committee on ar engagements will be: E. Thurman, Prof J. L. Gibson, l.. M. Harris, w. c. Paden w. L. Strickland and W. F.. Winfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
ENS[EY TO ADOPT7MUCH |S EXPECTED TRADE CAMPAIGN IF JUST MARR|EO'.
Announcement Of Coming To Jefferson Arouses Interest
 Of Play GoerS

There is an uncommon degree Of interest in the engagement of Just Married" that Messrs. Shubert will offer at the Jefferson theatre for the first half of the coming week with the usual Wednesday matiness. It is said at the theater, few announce ments of any attraction in any season have stirred the attention that has been manifested in Just Married. Unusual interest is warranted by the nature of the offering and the fame of the comedy. Just Married is one of the biggest popular successes of the present century. It is one of those comedies that fortunate producers find now and then, but not often, and with which they leap right to the heart of public approval. Just Mar ried' is a hint It delighted all New York in a two-year run there, and duplicated it's great metropolitan suc-' cess in Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. The play was written by Adelaide Matthews and Anna Nichols, authors of scrambled Wives" and ''Nightie Night, and the story Is one of the most laughable ever presented on the stage. There is an abundance of genuine wit and humor, there is romance in several love stories, there is swift and enticing action, there ais original and striking scenic effects, and there are as amusing characters as ever shown in play. This IS the only company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
BANKER A BANKRUPT
John E. Liggett Fails For $253.S5s
 With 500 Assets

abilities of s25S,s59, John E. Liggett former member of the banking firm of Liggett & Drexel, New York, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy here, it was learned today. Assets of $100 were scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
PASTOR ON VACATION

Rev. William H. Mansfield left Monday night for Tennessee, where he will visit his father for several days. The trip of MT. Mansfield will be one solely for rest inasmuch as he has been closely confined to his work here, the conference and his recent illness contributing to a general need of rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
SERVICES ANNOUNCED
C. J. Middleton To Re Buried Wednes-
 day Afternoon.

Funeral services for c. J. Middle ton, 30, son of F. A. Middleton. former chief of the Birmingham fire depart ment, who died at his home in Med ford, Mass, Sunday, will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday, afternoon from Ridout's chapel, followed by inter- ment in Elmwood cemetery.
 MT. Middleton. until nine years ago, was a resident of Birmingham, where he was employed as pressman by Bir- mingham papers At the time of his death he was employed by the Boston American. He is survived by his widow, a child, his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
INJURED BY CAR
Mrs. Alice Hodges Struck By Inbound
 Loop At Five Points

Mrs. Alice Hodges. es, 1921 Avenue B, was injured at o'clock Tuesday morning at Five Point circle, when struck by an inbound Avenue B loop car. She was taken to St. Vim cents hospital in Johns ambulance where her injuries were reported slight and she was resting well.
 Mrs. Hodges was struck, accord ing to witnesses, when she stepped from the curb and into the middle of the track. only seeing the car rounding the corner after 1t was to late to turn back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-21
TO APPEAR AS QUEEN
knm Ram GrottO To Have Dance
 And FroIic At Tutwiler

And FroIic At Tutwi1er
 For the first time since her elec- tion at the close of the Ram Ram Grotto circus in October. Mrs. "Bill" Holcombe will appear as queen of the organization, when she and Monarch c. D. Gentry lead the grand march Wednesday night at the Ram Ram Grotto. Order of the Yelled Prophets dance and frolic at the Tutwiler hotel
 Besides the initial appearance of the queen, the committee in charge announces that the stage is set for the occas sion with several surprise fea- lures. The prophets have been re- quested to wear their fezzes and to bring their cards, as the dance is ex- elusive to members of the Grotto and their ladies.