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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
JUDGE H. B. FOSTER IS|
 PROBABLE SUCCESSOR TO JUDGE MERRITT
Tuscaloosa Jurist to Have Refusal of Appoint
 ment
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERALD Montgomery. Ala. March 26

Judge Henry B. Foster of Tusca- loosa will be appointed judge of the court of appeals by Governor Bran don if he will accept the position. This fact became known late Mon cay. Judge Foster managed the cam paign of Governor Brandon against Governor Thomas F. Kilby in 1918 and was one of his prominent sup rorters in the recent campaign.
 Governor Brandon stated that no appointment would be made to sue ceed Judge Merritt until late in the week. However, it will be necessary to name Judge Merritt's successor without delay as the court will re- sume the call of divisions next Tues day and will be kept busy until June 30.
 Judge Foster has been judge of the Tuscaloosa county circuit court for many years and has been a prominent figure in the states po- litical life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
WALKER CO J N TY w AN TS HIGHWAY w | RK TO bE GIN
Dr. Williams to Make Appeal to the State CommiS-
 sion
JASPER BUREAU I THE AGE-HERALD !


 pr. V. H. Williams. a member of the county highway commission went to Montgomery Monday for the purpose of ascertaining why the state highway commission has not advertised for bids for the construc- tion of that link of the Bankhead highway between Jasper and the Ma rion county line by way of Townley Carbon Hill and Eldridge. The state highway commission passed a resolu- tion last year in which they agreed to advertise the bids for the con struction of the foregoing link of roads on condition that the Walker county highway commission would have the project surveyed. The sur vey was made and the state highway commission then passed another res olution in which they agreed to ad- vertise and build the road just as soon as certain road work under way at that time in Piekens county could be completed. The Pickens county project was completed some time ago and members of the Walker county highway commission feel, they say, that it Is up to the state commission to start work here as soon as possi- vle One link of the state highway through Walker county is now prac- tically completed between Sulphur Spring and Sanders ferry and the work of grading another link be- tween Sanders ferry and the Jeffer- son county line is we'll under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
SHEFFIELD PUBLIC IN
 CLEANUP CAMPAIGN
Child Falls In Wash Tub And Is
 Drowned
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU t ~ THE AGE-HERALJt

This is cleanup week in Sheffield. The Chamber of Commerce. the Ro- tary and Kiwanis clubs and all other civic organizations are cooperating in the work.
 The boys have been divided into teams and are working for prizes. A prize Is offered for the biggest pile of trash, the largest number of tin cans gathered, and the largest num- Der of old brooms and mop handles. At the close of the campaign the han dles will be used in a bonfire.
 The 1S-month-o -old child of MT. and Mrs. Noah Underwood was drowned in tub of water at their home near Tuscumbia Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Underwood had been washing and the child fell into the tub and was drowned before the mother could reach 1t.
 Mrs. J. c. Grissom died at her home near Barton Saturday after a finger ing illness. She Is survived by her husband and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
FIRE LOSS $35,000
St. Clair County Loses One Of Its
 Best Schools

FELL CITY, Ala, March 26.- Losses in the fire which early yes- terday destroyed the grammar school building of the Avondale Mills here were today roughly estimated at $35,000.
 The structure. two-story frame building. was said to have been the most modernly equipped grammar school in St. Clair county. None of it's contents were saved, however, as the blaze which occurred at o'clock in the morning had practically burned the building to the ground before it was discovered.
 No statement concerning the in- surance carried by the AvonGale cor poratioh has been made. The building was used as a music hall for the community brass ban as well as the general fraternal headquarters for the town, it is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
AFTER Y. M. c. A. BUILDING

Formation of a temporary organ ization for the purpose of considering plans for a Y. M. c. A. building cam paign was undertaken Monday by the Tri-Cities Pastors association. A committee consisting of Rev. E. c. Seaman. chairman; Rev. A. M. Free man, Rev. S. P. Anderson was named by the association to under take the preliminary work. Each of the four luncheon clubs, the Cham Der of Commerce and each evangeli- cal church in Gadsden will be ask ed to name one member of committee which will perfect plans for a per manent organization. This action was taken at thes uggestion of c. A. verbeck. editor of The Gadsden Eve ming Journal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BICY YC[E RACES A RE SCHEDULED
 AT I USC AL ] OSA
EpWorth League Institute to Open Tuesday-TWo
 Whole Days
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Ala March oG 1

Beginning tomorrow afternoon and continuing throughout the week a se- rfes of bicycle races will take place at Bryants bicycle establishment on Broad street. About 30 boys will par ticipate. The contest this week will pc On rollers, new method of rac- ing inside the building. o. ". Bry- ant, local manager, stated today that a Tuscaloosa bicycle club Is to be organized at an early date, with rules and regulations similar to those of the Bessemer club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
WOMAN HURT IN CRASH

When two Ford cars collided on the Alexandria pike Sunday after noon Mrs. Lon Curry of Alexandria was painfully hurt about the left shoulder and arm, the car in which she was riding being overturned and thrown into a ditch when the two cars attempted to pass on a bridge near Leatherwood station.
 Occupants of the two cars escaped injury. although both of the cars were completely wrecked. The other car, which figured in the collision, was driven by a small boy named Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BOYS ARRESTED

The names of seven boys ranging around IT years of age appeared OH the docket at the Monday morning session of the court. police charging that, they arrested the boys Saturday night under charges of being drunk in a public place. Members of the police department have been busy since the arrest of the boys trying to find out the source of their whisky supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
LEAGUE INSTITrTE

Tho Epworth league district insti- ute will be held Tuesday and Wednesday of this week at Brandon Memorial Methodist church, the first session beginning Tuesday afternoon Rev. William T. Echols of Birming- ham, field secretary of the north Ala bama conference of Epworth leagues, Is on the program to conduct the con- ference Wednesday. Another con ference leader will be Rev. Garfield Evans of Nashville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
ALABAMA DEATHS
JAMES H. WALKER, JR.

FELL CITY, Ala, March 26.-(Spe- ciaD Hundreds attended the fu- neral service of James H. Walker, Jr., l9, of Pell City, Winch was held here yesterday. Young Walker died Sat- urday following a prolonged illness of tuberculosis, in which he spent two years al Asheville, N. C., in an effort to regain his health.
 Walker was leader in high school athletics while in school as well as serving as sports writer for several Alabama dailies. According to PeIl City high school authorities, he was also a lover of literature and set record marks in study of English and American works.
 Pallbearers at the funeral were Young Walkers school companions. 1nterment took place at Ragland cemetery. yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his father James H. Walker; his grandmother, Mrs. A. Walker and several brothers and sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
MASONIC CEREMONY

The Anniston members of the Birmingham chapter Rose Croix Scottish Rite Masons will observe the ancient ceremony of extinguish- ing the light Thursday night, and their annual banquet will be held in the private dining room of the Ala bama hotel. On Easter Sunday morn = ing at ' o'clock the ceremony of Ire lighting the light" will also be ob- served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
ALsToN BUYS PROPERTY

James F. Alston, president of the Aston Lumber company, has pur- chased lot on the corner of Greens boro avenue and Fourth street, the purchase price being s1S.000. It is understood that Mir. Aston expects to have erected Cn this property several stores for wholesale houses. The property on Fourth street runs back 165 feet and is in close proximity to the Belt line track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27

Mrs. Ethel Albright, West Annis- ton woman, was fined $100 and costs at the Monday morning session of the police court after her conviction under a charge of violating the pro- hibition law. Notice of appeal was given and jury trial was demanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
JIvDGE,s WIFE DIES.

Funeral serVices VIII be helf Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. William T. Lowe. wife of Judge Lowe, who died at the Benevolent hospital fol. lowing an operation few days ago Interment will be made here, mem bers of the local bar acting as hon. orary ballbearers.
 The officers for the ensuing year of Post II, Travellers Protective as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
LARGE AREA GOAL LANDS |S SOLD ID EAST P|1AL|STS Deed of Trust Filed at GadS- den for 192,000-Ac
 Tract
0ADsDEN BUREAU /,
 THE AGE-HERALD Gadalen. Ala, March 26

deed of trust transferring 192, 900 acres of coal land in Walker and adjoining counties to the Gads- den Loan and Trust company was filed at Jasper today. This is the first step. 1t is said, in the process of conveying property to industrial and financial interests of the east and west The transfer is being made by the Peters Mineral Land company, which claims title to thou sands of acres of mineral land in the Birmingham district It Is said that the trust company will shortly com plete the sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
pnEsRyTERIAN PROGRESS

The Presbyterian church has just completed an every member canvass which was complete success. This canvass was for the largest budget ever undertaken by this church Fifty new members have been added {, the church during the past year. Tn. membership Of the Sunday school ha doubled. new Sunday school build ing has been planned and the cree tion will be started at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
HOUSE ROBBED.

tial section of Opelika occurred late Sunday. The home of w. l.. Bryan was entered by burglars while the family was on an automobile ride. A small amount of money was stolen. There Is no clue to the iden- tity of the burglars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
PHOSPHATE ANALYZED

T. l.. Long has had some samples of Florida phosphate rock in which he is interested analyzed by David Hudson of Birmingham. who report ed as follows: Tribasic phosphate of lime, 93 6-10. Mir. Longs samples are said to contain the highest per- centage. of phosphate of any phos- phate Took known. MT. Long says phosphate rock is worth 25 cents lyZes above 75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BAKERY TO BE REpLAcED

The Opelika bakery which was de- stroyed by fire in December, has been rebuilt and will open again for business Tuesday under it's new management. J. T. Hamilton, the new manager, will succeed w. H. In- gram who sold out his business a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
ANN|ST0N'S DRIVE
 IN SALVATION ARMY CAME PA|GN BEGINS
Pastor of Glen Addie Church Tenders His Resigna-
 ton
ANNISTON BUREAU0 THE AGE-HERALD ! Ann1stOu. Ala. March PC

A drive to raise s3,900 for financ- ing the Salvation Army activities in Anniston for the coming year was put under way here Monday Over $1,000 has been secured on the par tial report and it is expected that little trouble will be experienced In raising the desired quota before Tuesday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
Virtues of ul-Ferro-Sol Prov.
 en in U. s. Court.

Questioned even as to the small est detail, 55 people recently testi- fled in the United States Court at Greenville, s. C., that they had taken Sul-Ferro-Sol and that they had been benefited. The Gov. ernment had requested this investi. gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
sOWELL FOR JUDGE

Friends of Judge T. L. Sowell of Jasper are urging his appointment as judge of the appellate court Of fill vacancy caused by the death of Judge Merritt. Judge Sowell has served on the bench Is years and Is highly fitted, his friends say, both by natural ability and experience to fill the office,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
noADs TO APPEAR LATER

The citation of the pnb1ic serv1ce commission to all railroads to ap- pear at the April meeting and show why caretakers should not be re- quired to perform the duties of warehousemen was postponed until May by the commission today. The postponement was made at the re- quest of the railroads, who stated they had not had the opportunity to make an investigation and determine what effect the promulgation of such an order will have on their opera tionS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
The Beautiful Eloquence of Truth
 An Appeal to Rheumatism Sufferers

A remarkable feature about this investigation is the fact that every single witness examined had either been benefited or cured permanent ly. Sul-Ferro-Sol is a mineral water and is taken in teaspoonful doses.
 Booklet giving details mailed on request. Liberal bottle $1.25, at all drug stores. The Sul-Ferro-Sol Co.,, Montpomerv, Ala.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
DIR. SHIRLEY ILL

pr. Zemri Shirley. former mayor of Tuscaloosa and well known in north : west Alabama, is today reported critically i'll at his home here pr.
 Shirley Is one of the oldest residents or Tuscaloosa and is prominently connected. He was formerly a part ner of the late Dr. James l.. William
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BLACK BEARS OPEN sr.Sov

This week Is the real opening sea son of the Black Bears of the Tus- caloosa High school, when they will meet Sidney Lanier team of Mtnt- gomery on the local Rotary field Thursday afternoon. The Bears have 10 games on their home ground and almost as many away, among them being one with Bessemer High.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
PHYSICIANS CAR HIT
Dr. Sanders and Family of Troy
 Escape

TROY Ala, March 26.-(Special Leased Wire. )--Serious damage was done late yesterday to the automo- bile of Dr. William Sanders when 1t was struck by a taXicab driven by Hubert London. negro. Dr. Sanders was driving with his wife and sister when the accident occurred but they were not seriously injured. London was arrested later on charge of collision After his incarceration in the city jal he denied any knowledge nf the wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Six hundred and twelve votes were cast in the municipal election here Monday, called for the purpose of de- termining whether or not the city of Jasper should adopt a commission form of government or retain the aldermanic form. The vote stood for a commission form 65 against 547. Mondays vote was much lighter than that of last September. when the city cast o13 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BIG CROWD EXPECTED

Many new bleacher( seats are be- ing put up at Dwight park for the Detroit Rochester game Thursday. and 1t is expected that the largest crowd that ever attended 8 baseball game here will see the contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
TOM TALLEY BETTER

Tom Talley, who was shot Friday afternoon during a fight between himself and Harry Gallon. and who was moved Sunday to St. Lukes hos pital for treatment, was reported Monday morning to be considerably improve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
MRS. ABBOTT ILL

Mrs. J. O. Abbott is reported III at her home on Seventh street She is S6 years of age and in her earlier years was prominent in social and civic affairs throughout Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BUILDING AT OPELIKA
Number Of Structures Being Erectc,
 There By Local People.

OPELIKA. Ala, March 28-(Spe- buildings are in course of erection in Opelika. The latest contract. award ed Monday. is for beautiful resi- dence for Robert Meadows a we'll known merchant. The contract has been awarded to Andrews Lumber company and the work will begin at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
INFANT CROM DIES.

The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Allen Crom died at the family residence in Jasper Saturday nigh' and was buried in Coal City ceme- tery Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BoWLERs ACTIVE.

The bowling season at tho local Y. M. c. A. has been extended 30 days, 1t was announced Monday. Saturday evening the local Y lost to tho Dollar Bills Y. M. c. A. of Huntsville, two games out of three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
PASTOR RESIGNS

Rev. J. D. Wyatt. pastor of the Glen Addie Baptist church for the past two years. rendered his resig- nation. effective May 27, at the close of his morning services Sunday During the two years as pastor of that church pr. Wyatt has made many friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
DIR. PRUITT ON RADIO

Local people have been invited to hear an address by pr. George w. Pruitt that is to be broadcaste from Birmingham Tuesday at the receiv ing station of the Alabama Power company, the luncheon schedule to begin at 1:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BUILDING NEW STORE.

c. O. Duncan and ]. M. Chadwick have begun the construction of four two-story brick store houses on Chestnut street, starting what will probably be a new business section. Nearly all of the property owners in the vicinity are preparing to build.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
REVIVAL SERVICES

Rev. John T. Brown of Louisville. Ky, noted evangelist who has held numerous revivals throughout the United States, Australia and New Zealand, will open a series of revival services at the Christian church here on Tuesday of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
NEW CREAMERY RouT,ss

The Perry Creamery company an- nounced that it expects to put on three new dairy milk routes covering the territory around Tuscaloosa. One of the routes is already establish to bring milk to the city for a distance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
H. C. VICE DEAD

H. c. Vice, 4S, one of the best known citizens of the eastern part of the county, died Sunday at Glen COG. The funeral was held at o'clock Monday afternoon. with burial in Oak Grove. Calhoun county. He Is survived by his widow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
sCOuT TROOP.

ized in Albany at once. A committee from the Y. NJ c. A. met Sunday afternoon and planned organization of the troop. Rev. R. A. Kerr will be scout master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
NEW CONCERN ENTERS

The Pratt X Lambert company, in- corporated in New York, qualified to do business as foreign corporation today. Fred $. Ball or Montgomery was designated as state agent and the company will engage in the paint and varnish business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES

The Associated Charities will meet Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Peca Whit. A numb CT of important matters are to come uF for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
NEW TELEPHONE MANAGER

Jack Abbott will become local manager for the Southern Bell Tele- phone company next Monday, April 2, succeeding D. S. Lewis, who is to be transferred to Birmingham, where he will be associated with T. B. Baird. district manager at that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
GADSDEN CITIZENS ASK OBSERVATION 0F C00SA BRIDGE
Declare Traffic Between There and Anniston Bur-
 denS Present Structure
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l : THE ARBITRARILY !

road filed with s. H. Blan, secretary of state, and D. w.. Crosland, probate Judge, today a mortgage totaling s6t300.000 which was issued in partial payment of the purchase price of 50 locomotives, 1000 steel box cars and 1000 steel coal cars. In addition to the recording. fee, which was paid to the secretary of state and probate Judge, the railroad paid a mortgage tax of $2,379.6O. Because' only a DOT tion of the equipment will be allo- cated to Alabama, the railroad was permitted to pay mortgagI tax on $loS6,S40 by the state tax >.-~mis- sion!
 The original of the mortgage con- tains government revenue stamps to the. amount of $3,150. Three of the stamps are of the denomination of $1 900 each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
Nashville Records For Nu Rolling
DEATH UNS0LVEO
Two Men Released At Scottsboro In
 DOlberry Case

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. March 26.- Special )-The death of Absalom Dolberry has not been solved by the authorities. Charles Brandon and Sam Gentle. charged with second degree murder in connection with the ease, have been released after a nolls prossal order was entered in the cir cult court.
 When Dolberry disappeared about a year ago, his remains were found at the foot of the Cumberland noun tains following a three dfys search. Witnesses testified shat Dolberry had been seen In company with Brandon and Gentle on the day his death was supposed to have occurred. Witnesses said that Dolberry had trouble with Brandon and Gentle.
 Dolberry's remains were disinter- red and physicians agreed that his death was not due to gunshot wounds.
 A number of other cases that had been on the docket of the circuit court for some time were nolle pos sed. Dave Clark was fined s200 for assault with gun.
 The case of Albert Cagle, indicted for the alleged staying of Thelma Garter in this county two years ago, will come up Wednesday, Cag1e who was living In Orlando, Fla, under the name of Albert Taylor, was re- turned to Jackson county following his arrest at Orlando.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
TWO PAROLED

Governor Brandon issued paroles today to Duncan Heron of Fay ette and Hosea Austin of Houston. both of whom had been recommended by the state board of pardons. Her ron was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six years, sentence which was begun October 80, 1919. Austin was given an indeterminate sentence of two to five years for grand larceny, beginning tho term July 9, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BARY ANNOUNCED
WOMAN FINED

Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Bryant. S03 West Fifteenth street, are parents of a baby girl born Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
2a NEW yETERANs

Twenty-six new members were added to the roll of Camp Hollings- worth, Sons of Confederate Veterans, at a meeting Sunday. Committees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27

were appointed to secure money to pay the way of needy veterays to the New Orleans reunion and to dec- crate their special car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27

of 8 miles. This route is already on a paying basis and it is expected later on to cover every section of Tuscaloosa county. A branch has been established at Columbus, Miss. to gather milk in that section fer the local creamery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
NrOnu COTTON CTNNED

Etowah county ginned 9,100 bales of cotton during the season of 1922 23, as compared to 7.S17 bales for the same period a year ago. The in- crease of 1,2S3 bales is said to be due mostly to an intelligent fight on the boil Weevil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
HORSE SHES, LOSES THUMB

Charlie Johnson, driver of a city garbage wagon, was painfully hurt Monday morning when his right thumb was Jerked off when his horse shied at a passing automobile and ran into 8 telephone pole. His hand was caught between an iron spike and some parts of the harness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
CALL ON GOVERNOR

Governor Brandon spent much of the day receiving calls from those who came to the Capitol to appear before the highway commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
WILL ADDRESS WOMEN
CritteEden Mission Presodent To Visit
 Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, March 26.-(Spec ecial Leased Wire)-Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, president Of the National Florence Crittenden mission and also head of the National Woman's auxili- ary of the American Legion, will be in Mobile Wednesday and will ad- dress a mass meeting of women on Wednesday evening.