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New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
$4,000 Fire Loss Today
AT Winsted Freight House

Winsted, July 11.-Fire today de-
stroyed the eastern end Of the freight
station of the New Haven road in
Willow street and also took box car
which was standing on the track. The
fire Is thought to have started among
oil barrels on the platform. The loss
was about $4,000.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
PUPPEL-SNTITH.

Gerhart E. Puppel of this city. .
chauffeur, and Miss Ruth D. Smith, OF
Meriden, clerk, were married in
Meriden June 2, by Rev. B. N. Timbie.
marriage license return filed today
at the office of the town clerk shows.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
DISCUSS HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Plans for the management of the
Elihu Burritt hotel were discussed
yesterday by members of the hotel
corporation and a representative OF
the American Hotels Co. and 1t is ex-
pected that agreements will be
reached whereby the company will as
sumo management Of the enterprise
It is hoped that the work will be COM
pleted by next January as the con-
tractor Is now but two weeks behind
schedule.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
VAUGHAN WILL NOT TRY AGAIN

Dayton. o., July 11.--Further at
tempts by Lieut.. Russell L. Maughan
to span the continent between day.
light and dusk were called off today
by the chief of the air service upon
the recommendation of McCook field
officials.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
CITY ITEMS.

Engine Co. No. was called out at
1927 o'clock today to extinguish a
fire at the Vega street dump. The
company was out for more than an
hour.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
RATIFY WASHINGTON TREATY

Paris. July 1.-THE French senate
this afternoon ratified the Washington
treaty for the limitation of naval ar
maments without reservations by a
vote of 2S7 to 8.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11

Most valuable private collection
of rare birds in the United States is
the boldly of Baldwin Palmer. Brook
Ign, n. Y.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
PERSONALS

William and Edward Walthers Of FL
Cottage Place are spending two weeks
at the New National hotel, Block
Island.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11

Tower In New York supports 4,7oc
tons.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11
ITALIAN TENOR NOW BLIND
Operation Fails to Restore Sight Of
Bo-gath, Singer of Wagner Roles

Milan, July 11.---Giuseppe Borgatti,
the tenor, regarded as one of the best
in Italy in Wagnerian roles. has be-
come totally blind despite an opera
ton which it had been hoped would
avert such misfortune. The singer
has accepted the inevitable bravely,
even eheerfully, remarking:
Fortunately I can still hear music
and teach It,"
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11

Automatic bowling pin setter Ia.
been invented.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11

ToDAY's TREASURY REPORT
L. s. Treasury-Balsnce,s s54.s05,4s1.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-11

Margarine Is made from milk and
fat, usually cocoanut oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Sea Patrol Aided In Raid At Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, NOV. 17.-(Special.)
 That United States prohibition agents had sea patrol' stationed off the coast of Mississippi in connection with the sensational liquor raids made in Mobile early this week, in an effort to capture the vessel or vessels which brought in a large part of the fine liquors seized in the vicinity became, known today when the force landed at Biloxi and Wells, John R. Pepper, Memphis; John
 A small vessel was fired upon by the party of government men, it was reported, but thee raft sped out to sea and was not overtaken. They were looking for three high powered boats which were believed to be bringing liquor to the coast, it was said. The force was headed by Mack Overpack, director of prohibition forces for the Eighth district a New Orleans. It contained about 20 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Market Is Declared 70 Be Bic Success,
TUNSTALL NAMED TO HEAD WORKERS

tconttuued from Preceding Page.) gomery: R. B. Vail, Foley; w. K. Hell ger, Montgomery; M. $. Carmlchaei, Elba; s. P. Kennedy, Anniston; Charles P. odom. Millport. District Committees.
 First District-A. l.. Nasty, Lin den; L. ]. Bugg, Monroeville; Henry MeDaniel, Demopolis.
 second-W. c. Coker, Greenville; Yancey Lovelace, Brewton; Mrs. T. E. Henderson, Andalusia,
 Third--A. E. Pace, Dothan; pr. K W. Harrison. Enterprise; pr. R. B. McCann, Scale.
 Fourth--E. w. Pettus, Selma; S. P. McDona1d, ssylacauga; Miss Carrie Knox, Anniston.
 Daniel Pratt, Prattviiie; Mrs Min nie L. Street, Alexander City.
 sixth-Jerome T. Fuller, Center vile; John D. Mcqueen, Tuscaloosa; Miss Mabel Yerby, Greensboro.
 Seventh-O. R. Hood, Gadsden; F' p. St. John, Cullman; Mrs. F. 5 Embry, Pell City.
 Eighth--C. W. Ashoraft, Florence Dr. J. L. Gunter, Albany; Tracy Pratt, Huntsville.
 Ninth-Matt Murhpy. Birmingham Ben G. Perry, Bessemer; Mrs. Mary Echols, Birmingham.
 Tenth-Travis Williams, Russell dlle; W. S. McNeil, Fayette; Miss Leila Ogden, Sulligent. Members of the speakers commit tee are: Mike Sollie, Ozark; Ray Russton, Montgomery; S. J.. Bowie Birmingham; G. Ernest Jones, Clay toni John W. Overton, Wedodwee s. II. Dent, Jr., Montgomery; T. 8 Fraser, Union Springs; George T McElderry, Talladega; Mrs. c. H Mathis, Gadsden; Mrs. Leila s. Ed mondson, Decatur; John A. Rogers | Gainsville; Leon McCord, Montgom- cry; w. O.. Mulkey, Geneva; B. G Farmer. Dothan; R. T. Goodwin Montgomery; J. J. Willett, Anniston J. Fritz Thompson, Birmingham;-B ;- B ! M. Allen, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
SOUTHERN FREIGHT IN
 COLLINSWLLE WRECK
Ten Cars Pile Up When Wheels Of
 Oil Tank Jump Track

COLLINSVILLE. Ala. Nov. 17-- (Special.)-At about 4:so Friday morning a through freight of the Southern railroad was wrecked about one-half mile from here when, the wheel of an 'oil car ran off, causing nine other cars to be- thrown up against the bank on the side of the track. Five oil cars and four freight cars were piled up, while several others were derailed. The calling and ties were torn up for some dis tance and all of the trains were made few hours late. The wrecker arrived and in 8 little while enc track was cleared and straightened enough to let the trains pass on. Tfe double track was cleared up by 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
SEVEN SEEK FREEDOM
 VIA HABEAS CORPUS
Men Held In Choctow Case To Be Given Hearing November 2l

t BUTLER, Ala, Nov. 17.-(Special Leased Wire )-Seven defendants, held in the Choctaw county jail since their indictment several weeks ago in connection with the murder of William Drew Connors, hava filed habeas corpus proceedings before Probate Judge w. H. Lindsey. Hear ings have been set for November 21. The Connors case goes back to 1921, when the body of the youth was found wired between two trees. After much investigation federal and state officers swooped down on the county in the summer of 1918 and made number of arrests, taking the prisoners to Mobile for safe- keeping. Their trials were recently held and the cases were prosecuted by Solicitor B. B. Chamberlain of Mobile. The grand jury returned in- dictments against Henry Green, Bob Beard, Sine Beard, Press Rich, Beebe Stokely, Jim Raines and Henry 1alnGS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MASH KILLS CATTLE

MOBILE, Ala, Nov. l7.-(By As- sociated Press. )-Deputy sheriffs re- turning to Mobile from the vicinity of Earlville, 8 settlement in the northw estern part of the county, re- ported that number of beef cattle were found dead near where four stills were broken yesterday after noon. The officers expressed the be- lief that the animals died from drink ing the beer mash from which white whisky was being made at the stills. The officers destroyed over fifty barrels of mash at the stills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
BUYs STORE

D. I1 Campbell and F. l.. Avril have purchased the general merchandise store of J. D. King and will shortly move 1t to the present location or the store of Slone & Campbell. The latter firm will soon occupy quarters in the new Slone building. The Thomas Hardware company will en- large, taking in the store room to be vacated by the King store. while the Gilbreath Campbell Wholesale Gro cery company will occupy the loca- tion of Messrs. Campbell and Avril, who are at present conducting the Fort Payne Feed company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
YOUTHFUL HUNTER IS KILLED BY ACCIDENT

SAMPSON, Fla, Nov. 17.-(special Leased Wire morning about 10 o'clock Johnnie Halstead of Sampson was shot while hunting. Phonso Wise, boy about IS years of age, threw his gun down after shoot ing a bird and 1t exploded as it hit the ground. Halstead is also about Is years old. Young Halstead died in a hospital at Dothan later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
GUNTERSWLLE SEEKS BRIDGE OVER RIVER
Civitan Club Actively Working Up Interest In Plan-Surveys Made

ALBERTVILLE, Ala, Nov 17.- Special. .)-The Civttan club of Gun tersville Is reported to be taking a most active part in getting a bridge over the Tennessee river at that point and has done much toward working up interest in the bridge
 Considerable data has been collect ed and some preliminary surveys made. Valuable data has been se- cured from the Nashville, Chattanoo- ga and St. Louis railroad officials.
 At a meeting of the Civitan club at Guntersville Tuesday night. two members of the highway commission were present as guests of the club and the bridge question was put be- fore the members in a most forcefui manner. It was not learned what the members of the state board told the Civilians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
INTERPRETED IN EXTENSION

ASHVILLE, Ala, Nov. 17.-(Spe- cial. .)-Much interest is noticeable here in the announcement by Presi- dent c. E. James of the Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia railroad, that the company hopes to begin con struction of tracks from Gadsden to Marguerite in St. Clair county with in 90 days. The Gadsden Chamber of Commerce is, assisting In procur- ing right of way concessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
AIrTo ACCIpENT orCIJRs

Several young folks of Collinsville were hurt pretty bad las. Wednes- day night when the car they were driving turned over on the Fort Payne -Colinsviile highway Q few miles out of town. The car struck a dog and caused the driver to run over an embankment The car was almost a total wreck and two of the occupants were severely cut up by flying glass, while others in the acci- dent received slight wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
CHARITY DRIVE ON

for funds for the United Charities for the coming year. Funds are se- cured through membership in the orginazation at $1 each and the total amount secured Is sufficient to take care of all charity needs for an entire year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ENOUGH OF NAVY

After three years In the UnIteu States navy, Davis Coleman Is ex- pected to arrive home on November 21, having compieted~his enlistment period and received honorable dis- charge. He has been around ine world thres times. and has decioeo to make his home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
NEW sTUDEyT pAsroR
CAPsToNE RIFLE TEAM

Champ Lyons of Mobile was chosen captain of the rifle team at the Cap stone at a recent meeting of the rifle team. Lyons is freshman at the university, but has shown he is well coached in shooting and has been working hard to aid all other members of the team. The first team is to be composed of Lyons, Partridge, Solomon. Twitty. Massey. Crumpton, Burdick, McCollun, Nolan. Cox, Scheven, Smith, Cooke. Fraze and Bartlett, The second team is composed of Cryer. Skelton, Hutto, Linscott, Ok1ey. Collins. Harper. Traylor. Dickey. Maxwell and Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
CHILD HIT RY CAR

EVERGREEN, Ala, Nov. ie,--John about eight years old, had narrow escape Friday aftsrnoon when he was knocked down and run over by & car driven by R. y, Groom. The little boy was returning to school after lunch and was In tho aot of crossing the street to enter waiting auto mobile, ,,f sTsa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
DrsCrss CONsOLTDATTOy

Plans for the consolation of aims houses of several counties in the district, now permitted by legisla- tive action, Is being discussed by county commissioners. Etowah has the largest almshouse In the district and, through the sale of the old county jail property on Chestnut street. may be able to build mod ern and up-to-date institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
0HTTn nTUs

Edward Lee Sawyer, eight-months- old son of Mir. and Mrs. Guy Sawyer, died Wednesday night of acidosis. The funeral was held Thursday aft ernoon from the Methodist church, interment following at the new cem- etery. Among the out-of-town peo- pie who attended the funeral were Mrs. M. G. Shipp and Miss Pearl Saw yer of AnniSton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
norrLINo WORKS BUSY

Excavations are being made on Vine street for the new home of the Coca Cola bottling works, which Will be constructed of concrete. The building will be constructed in units, inc first unit facing on Vino street, while the second unt will face on Gault avenue and contain the offices of the firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ROAD SUPERVISOR NAMED

c. r. Britt, of Robjohn, formerly commissioner from the First district, has been appointed road supervisor by the reorganized revenue and road commission for Choctaw. Under a recent act of the legislature, the t;, tie of the board was changed from court of county commissioners to th- revenue and road commission. Among other things provided was the position of road supervisor. A. k. Shamberger of Pennington was ap- pointed to fill the uneXpired term as commission of MT. Britt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
pHYsTCrAN DrTruR

The condition of Dr. J. R. Thomas, prominent local physician. who has been quite i'll for two weeks, is con- siderably improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
AID NEAR EAST

The students of the DeKalb County High school and the public schools of Fort Payne are raising funds for the Near East relief. each student pledging a certain amount to be paid each month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
SCOUT MEETING IS
 HELD IN TALLADEGA
Rev. J. A. Gray Is New Methodist
 Pastor In Talladega

TALLADEGA, AIa., NoV,NI I.--Nopo- oial.)--Z. L. Strickland. scout execu- tive of this district, held a general scout meeting Friday night at the court house. Regional Scout Execu- tive c. P. Mccormack of Chattanoosa a delivered an address, as well as iocai speakers on boys work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MAY HnY srEAM aHOYNr.

County commissioners are con- sidering the purchase of steam shovel for use at various chert and gravel pits of the county. An in- spection of roads in the Short Creek district yesterday showed much road improvements there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
CAMP OFFERED GUARDS
Land Near Fort Morgan May Be Used
 For Encampment

For Encampment
 MOBILE, Ala, Nov. 16.-(Special Leased Wire.) .)-The United States government has offered to the state national guard the use of Fort Nor gan; 1000 acres of land adjoining the Fort proper. according to a letter from Adjutant General sdartley L. Moon, received in Mobile today by Commander J. J. Alvarez, of the Mo- bile rifles, the only unit in this city of the state guard. General Moon says the fort and the adjoining land can be used for the annual encamp- ment of the entire state troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
------------- -o------------ HURT IN RUNAWAY
LoxIey Man Suffers Cranial Injuries
 In EnIl

LOxLEY. Ala. Nov. 1e.-(Special Leased Wire.)--G. R. Witt suffered severe cranial injuries and lacera- tions when thrown from his wagon by a runaway team near Loxley. MT. Witt was driving past dangerous oulvert when he was thrown from his seat. His head is thought to have struck some hard object. inflict- ing severe outs. Several stitches were required to close the would to his scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
PURCHASES PRICE HOME

A. B. Kilby has purchased the home of E. c. Price on South Market street. The residence is being occupied by MT. and rMs. Dill, who have recently moved here. MT. Dill is employed as superintendent of the Scottsboro hosiery mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
CONDUCT HOG SALE

Held At Evergreen
 EVERGREEN. Ala, Nov. IT, Special Leased Wire.)-The first co-operative hog sale for the season was held by the Conecuh Live Stock association at their pens with buyers in attendance from Greenville and Brewton. The sale was in charge of P. R. Pettis. county demonstration agent. and J. c. Lundy, secretary treasurer of the association.
 The car lot. 77 hogs, was bought by a Greenville firm for $Ss1.S9. No. l grade brought s7.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
NEW STORE OPENS

A new business in this city is the Flower and Gift shop, of which Prentiss Snodgrass is manager and owner. Plans have been made for building greenhouses, and it Is un- derstood that MT. Snodgrass will do a general florist business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ATvrTNn BAPTTsT MEETING

Rev. W. IT. Black, pastor of the local Baptist church, and Rev. Her bert McGinty, pastor of the Gunters- vile church, are in Montgomery this week attending the Baptist conven- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MAKES EIGHT ARRESTS

Traffic Officer M o. Triplett maue violating the speed laws of the city: All were first offenders and most or them paid the fine of s1 and $S costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Nrw pAsToR ARRrVEs

Rev. J. A. Gray, the new pastor or Trinity Methodist church. with Mrs. Gray and little daughter, arrived Tn the city Thursday afternoon and are receiving @ warm welcome from the cnngreRation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
nECIpE ON RnuTn

State highway engineers here q few days ago stated the eastern ap- proach to the projected Coosa river bridge will. pass through the brick yard in East Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MOTOR COMPANY BUILDS HOME

Work Is progressing rapldIy on the new home of the Brock Motor com pany and the contractor who has the contract for the carpenter work will begin his construction Monday, the concrete walls having been prac- ticslly completed. This will be one of the most complete sales rooms and garages in the state and the exterior will be finished in strcco with plate er1aaa windows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
RECovERs FROM ACCIDENT

John F. Chandler Is recovering from injuries recently received in an automobile accident. Mir. Chandler was driving between Larkinsville and Limrock when his car turned turtle. A front tire caught in the fender, causing the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
TO ABANDON CHEST IDEA

At a meeting Of the community chest council and representatives of several OK the organizations Inter ested Friday nlgh', t was decided that the community chest idea will be abandoned in 1924 and each or ganization will make its own drive for funds. The first of these " Il be started Wednesday morning by the Salvation Army. The report of pr. C. l.. Fawcett, treasurer, showed the cost of making the community chest-S campaign to be very low and the cost of collections less ehan 2 per cent, while those present favored the community chest. complaint was made that it does not produce suf- ficient funds. It was thought that a year of separate drives will con- vince both citizens and orGaniza- tiprs of it's desirabilitY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18

Pile Suppositor- ies. This wonz derful method Of relieving the tor- ture of itching, bleeding or pro- truding piles or hemorrhoids has b 0 @ n used by millions and is the n a | 1 o n a l treatment. And it Is a comfort to . -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
OVERALL FACTORY AT SCOTTSBORO EXPANDS
Annex Put Into Operation-J. F. Chandler Recoyers From Accident

cial}--The Alabama Overall com pany, of which J. D. Snodgrass, Jr., is president and general manager, has just completed an annex to the overall factory. Owing to the in- creased demand~for the product put out by the Alabama Overall company, this additional floor space had to be added. New machinery has been in- stalled and additional workers have been employed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Millions Know
 Pyramid for Piles

Send for Free Trial and Let Pyramid Pile Suppositories Relieve YOus Ease the Pain and Strain
 and Bripg Comfort.
 It Is more than likely that some of your neighbors have used Pyramid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
FARMERS PLEASED. w II H OPERATE ION
Fine Selection Of Vegetables And Fruit Offered At Rea-
 SonabIe Prices
GADSDEN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !

eodsden's first city curb market was opened this morning on Chest nut between Fifth and Sixth streets. According to Miss Ita Stocks, market Easter, there was Q fine selection of produce, vegetables ard frult of fered and the patronage was gocd' Prices were the same as '1 inc ''css sh and carry" markets of the a'ty The curb market will be open until 10 o'clock Tuesday. Ihcrsday and Saturday mornings. Somo or
 the ia, 'mers were 50 pleased Win the aF"a1 1gements sr 'a-y are ad- Socating a six-days-a- week market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Tn ENI.AnCE LARnRATnRY

The county health unit will soon have a new bacteriolo gical labora- tory, new equipment having been shipped. This will insure better service in testing milk, and water used by the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
uIGHwAY TO BE ACCEPTED

HIGHWAY TO BE ACCEPTED
 Federal and state highway en- gineers, following an inspection or the Rainbow drive Friday afternoon, -pronounced it one of the finest and best constructed highways in the state and announced 1t would be ac- cepted. The road Is about 10 miles long extending from Gadsdea to the St Claire county line, and is Lart of the Birmingh Gadsde high way. E1towah county built It under contract and county officials were elated over the compliment.