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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
BESSEMER READY T0 START DRIVE. r | R SANAT0R|UM
City Expects To Complete S5O,O00 Quota By Satur-
 day Niqht
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Bessemer. Ala, May 15 ]

All preparations have been com pleted for the drive for funds for the anti tuberculosis sanatorium, Which is to be started at Bessemer Wednes- day morning at 9 o'clock. At this time number of committees will start the canvass of the downtown section, the plants and mining and agricultural districts, and the cam paign is to be completed py Salur- day.
 Five teams have been appointed to work the downtown section, while number of other committees will cover the mining, agricultural and industrial sections. Bessemer is be- ine asked to raise s5o,OOO in the campaign, and a large part of this is to be contributed by the corpora tions of the district These com panies have also agreed to ask their employees to donate the amount of one days wages, which is to be col Iected through the time offices, and ie IS believed that the quota for this section will be raised in the three days allotted for tn ecampaign
 ELECTION ON SUNDAY OPENING
 A resolution was adopted at the city council meeting Tuesday night calling a special election for May 29 to determine whether CT not garages or gasoline filling stations will be allowed to remain open at Bessemer on Sunday. The present law pro- hibits the opening of tfese places on Sunday and the resolution was adopted in answer to petition pre- sentcd by the garage men at the last session of the city council.
 A rumber of interesting matters were passed by the council Tuesday evening. including an appropriation library. This fund IS to be supple mented by like amount to be raised by the women's clubs or the city.
 A report recommending the drain age of several blocks along Hall ave- nue was adopted. Property owners along this avenue will be asked to assist in this improvement.
 A petition from Mrs. W. D. Sur ratt, park commi ssioner, asked for considerable improvements at the city park, including the installation Of amusement devices for children, the erection of comfort station and other items. was referred to the finance committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
of Music will take place Friday eve

of Music will take place Friday eve ming, May 25, at the City park.
 The program for these recitals will be announced by Mrs. Grove, the first of which will be given by the following students: Miss Olive Hath away, Miss Alice Kirk, Miss Edna Canterberry, Miss Claudia Mae Smith, Miss Blanche Johnson, Miss Hazel Seals, Miss Frances Mingea, Miss Evelyn Porter. Miss Sara Baty, Miss Eleanor McNeil, Miss Carolyn Brad ley. Miss Dorothy Childress, Miss Mar garet Waller. Miss Kathrine Boswell, Miss Vivian Kendrick. Miss Julia Bar rett, Miss Battle Haney, Miss Ida Mil Ter, Miss Iris Lehman, Miss Lillian Boykin, Miss Sybil Green. Miss Iris Walton, Miss Clarice Walton, Miss Willie. Mae Warner, Miss Bessie Davis Mooref. Miss Helen Roll, Miss Frances Keith, Miss Lillian White. Miss Fan nie Grace Bailey. Miss Linnie Thom- as, Miss Mae Baer, Miss Estelle Creel, Miss Nettie Ross, Miss Dorothy White, Richard Bolin, Lillard Me Neil, Jack Porter and Tolbert Grif- fin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
FEE URGED ON CASESI APPEALED BY CITY TO JEFFERSON'S COURTS
Forney Brandon's Adminis- tratlon Praised In Report Of
 State Workers

The City of Birmingham will have to pay commission to the clerks of flee of criminal division of Jefferson county circuit court on all cases ap pealed from city courts, if recom- mendation turned in with the state Investigating committees report by Forney w. Brandon, deputy clerk, is granted by the state government. It is also asked that legislation be adopted requiring municipalities to pay court costs when no convictions are obtained or fines collected. Tax payers of the county, 1t is maintain ed, should not be forced to pay costs on the city appeal cases.
 During the period covered by the report sent to Montgomery by the auditors, October 1, 1921, to January b. I923, $1l ,467.04 was collected by the criminal division of circuit court Tor the city on cases appealed. The circuit court office, it IS claimed, is put to the expense of collecting large sums for the city and should receive some portion to help defray county expenses.
 Brandon is Commended.
 Affairs of the circuit court office, criminal division have been handled with remarkable promptness and ac- curacy, the report by the investiSa- tors stated. Forney Brandon was es- peelally commended for promptnesS courtesy and efficiency in discharg- Ing duties of his position. The fact that earnings of the office for the period were S9.47o.31 above all eX- penses, including salaries, is evidence of the diligence of Brandon and his assistants in collecting money due the report stated.
 Total cash receipts for fees in the criminal division were S29,044.06. This amount less total expenses of $19,- 573.75, left the amount of $9,470.31 as net earnings by the division for the period. Distribution of money re- ceived by the office is as follows: Clerks fees, $27,62S1S; solicitors fees, sS,659.20; stenographers' fees, $1,1S3.01; witness fees, $6,379.03; sheriff's fees, s9,690.34; fines and for feitures, S19,102.02; state trial tax, S5,15S.S6; fines and solicitors fees for the city on appeals, s11,467.04: fees in municipal court, s2,3S7.oS; total. SS5,654.16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
DECIDE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

BeSSemeT HIgn SCHOOI DdSeUdIT team and Simpson High will meet at the rolling mill field at Bessemer Wednesday afternoon in game to decide the county championship. Simpson High school has won the championship of the north end of the county. while Bessemer has won out over the teams of south Jefferson. The game Wednesday will attract large attendance both from Bessemer and Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
CULTURE CLUB MEETING

The Bessemer Culture club will hold it's annual open meeting at the Elks' hall on Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The Culture club is the old est literary organization in the city. having been organized eight years ago, and it's open meeting is always an event which attracts a large at tendance. There will be an interest ing program carried out, the prin- cipal address being delivered by Prof. T. P Burns of Howard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
SALES FIRM ORGANIZED

Papers Of 1ncorporatfon We're 1s- sued at the probate office Tuesday for the B. V. Bevil Sales company, for representing various manufac- turers in the sale of their products. The company's authorized capital stock is s2,O00, with $1.050 paid in. B. V. Bevil will be president of the new firm, H. R. Hotchkiss, secretary and treasurer, and R. G. Taylor, vice president, these three being the in- corporators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
REALTY TRANSFERS

John Mcclellan to William Mcclellan. lot G. block 21, according to survey of Pratt Land Improvement company of Dewey, for S1,000.
 John London to w. L. Cooper, lot of Meighan's resurvey of W. A. Ricketts sub division. for s3,250.
 Mary E. Jones and husband to l. NJ. Martin. lot 13, in block 5, in Woodlawn Realty companys first addition to Wood lawn, for $500.
 T. O. Morrow and wife to J. T. Peerson the east 55 feet of lots 27 and 2S, in block 794. according to the plan and survey of Land company. for s1Oo and other valuable considerations
 Moses Newman and Jennie Newman to Ben Loreno and Mary Loreno, the south west part of lots ', and 9. in block FIX according to the map of the eighth addition to Ensley. for $2,700.
 F. Allison Bell and wife to Henry Percy Barnes, lot J and the east three feet of lot K, in block B, according to map and other good and valuable considerations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
SERVICES AT WOODWARD

Interdenominational services are being held at the parish house at Woodward this week. and the at tendance at the various services have been excellent. On Wednesday and Thursday evening Rev. Joseph O. Scheiffeilin, rector of the Trinity Episcopal church, will have charge of the services. Large crowds are be- ing attracted and the meetings will contiue until Friday evening. Spe- cal music is being provided for each service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE

The Sunday school baseball league will open it's 1923 season with three games to be played Thursday after noon. The mems Bible class of the First Presbyterian church will take on the Wilkes Baptist at 3:30 on the rolling mill diamond. The First Methodist journeying to Hueytown to engage the Baptist mems class of that community. The Jonesboro Methodist will play the Baraca class of the South Highlands Baptist church. while the First Baptist Baraca class is scheduled to play the mems class of the West Baptist church.
 A large attendance of the members of the classes and others who are in- terested is expected to attend the various games. All the games are sche eduled to start at 3:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
BESSEMER BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau of The Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 10S1-W Those desiring to call Howe Price Bessemer correspondent. will please phone Bessemer 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
PROFESSOR VAIN IS SPEAKER

Prof. l.. L. Vann will be the prin- cipal speaker at the Wednesday meet ing of the Kiwanis club at the Grand hotel. pr. Charles A. Brown, asso- ciate superintendent of the Birming- ham schools. will also make a short address, both talks to be along edu- cationaI lines, and to urge support for the s150,000 school bond issue that is to be voted on at Bessemer on May 29
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
PLUNKETTos SON KILLED

BUBLIN, May 15-A son of Count Plunkett, who has been an active leader in the Irish irregular forces was killed today In clash with Free State troops near Kildare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Evelyn Norton was the non oree of a birthday party given by her parents. Mir. and Mrs, K. s. Nor ton. recently at their home in Wood- ward. The house was decorated in spring flowers and games and music were enjoyed by a large number of young people. after which tempting refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
Herbert McFarlin-Funeral services

Herberf MCFar1n-FuneraI SerVlCeS for Herbert McFarlin, 19, who died at his nome, 7727 Fourth avenue, north, early Tuesday morning, will be held at o'clock Wednesday aft ernoon from the residence. He is survived by his parents. Mir. and Mrs. Harry Meyers McFarlin; one brother, Henry w. McFarlin, and an uncle, Samuel A. McAnnally, all of Birmingham. Pallbearers are to be Ben Moses, Amos Brown, Paul Meyer, Nelson Green. Lawrence Green, Hubert Carpenter, Leon Davjs, Claud Goodwin, Eugene Williams, Joe Brent and Edwin Thompson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16

Bertam MelfOrd Williams-Funeral services for Bertram Melford Will Hams, son of MT. and Mrs. W. C.. Williams, 1900 Huntsville avenue, who died early Monday morning in local infirmary, were held Tues day evening from the residence of his parents. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery, with Brown in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
DEATHS

Mrs. Elizabeth c. LOgan-The re- mains of Mrs. Elizabeth c. Logan, 70, who died at her residence, 524 High Point avenue, Inglenook, at 140 Monday afternoon, were sent to Mulbury, Tenn, Tuesday night by Johns for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
Marquis D. l.. MOore-Funeral serv-

ID. l.. MOOre-Funeral serV- ices for Marquis D. L. Moore, 24 who died at 11:30 o'clock Monday night at a local infirmary, were held at o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence, 1120 Fountain avenue. Interment was in Elm wood cemetery, with Johns in charge,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16

A. D. Carson-Funeral services for A. D. Carson, 56, who died at mid night Sunday at his residence, BPS Thirteenth street, south, were held from the residence at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16
EIRsr nE sPRING RECITALs

The first of series of spring re- citals to be given by the Crow School
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-16

Altar of roses is made chiefly in Syria, Persia, India, Turkey and Bull garia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05

In view Of the fact that Edward
Cost of sayreville, Waldmar Kaiser,
Stephen Koslosky, Wilmer Wilson
and Oscar Howard, OF Monmouth
county, have been called upon to
plea in the federal district court, the
hearing scheduled before United
States Commissioner John A. Della
ney was not held yesterday. The
men were arrested in connection
with the transportation of booze at
Keansburg. They are represented by
George Burton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05
WILL NO LONGER DETAIN
JUVENILES IN COUNTY JAIL

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept. g.
Warden Charles Blue has announce
ed that the county jail viii no lang
er admit juveniles for detention In
accordance with a ruling Of County
Judge John p. Kirkpatrick. Juven-
lies in the future detained by the
police for the juvenile court viii
have to be produced IN the court
when the weekly session is held.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-06-07

Sank Centre this Thursday. Com
missioner Lair had a road to inspect
between Melrose and Avon, Auditor
Thomey accompanied him and they
brought the sample ballots which are
published in, this issue of the Her
aid. : HE.
: Have you any desire to get in the
movies? This appeal is made by a
large Motion Picture Co., whereby
we may secure new material for one
Of our feature pictures to be devel-
oped next fall at Hollywood. When
answering this ad state age, whether
married or single, color of eyes,
color of hair, raised on farm or in
city, if you drive car. ride horse
back, dance, swim or ever took part
in any school, plays or Amateur
Theatricals. For full information
answer within three days to mo
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-06-07
PIANO TURNING

q Nj. 5, S. Bright, from ,Metropoli-
tan Music Co., Minneapolis will be
in Sank Centre again in a few days.
Those needing pianos tuncd,s leave
our rarne at the Waldorf HoteLi 4
also sell Steinway, Ivers Pond, T.ud-
wig pianos, Pianola player pianos.
Have some good bargains in second
hand and slightly used pianos all
sold on easy terms. Leave your
name lis interested. - ...... SO
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-06-07

Willard, Friday of last week: They
left for the lake shortly after noon,
wifi Mrs. Enid Richards and c.. 1.
Anderson as chaperones. By all
reports the event will be a pleasant
class. . = -.*,"t
memory to every member of the
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40 MESDAMES =. WALTER DEW
hirst and v. T. Conklin were hostess
to the Young Peoples Society of
the Congregational Church last Fri
day afternoon June 1st, at the Conk-
din cottage on the shores of Sank
Lake.
THE :. BuRGESSES y ENTER
tanned their employees at supper at
DuBoises,! Fairy Lake, Tuesday eve
ming of this week: e.. 49,:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-06-07
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FORSBERG-ELLlS

FORSBEKG-ELllS
Miss Emma Forsberg, prominent
young lady of our city and daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. "A. N. Forsberg,
surprised her many friends by an
nouncing6 her marriage to Mr.. Mon
tie T. Ellis of Alliance, Neb., where
the. groom is employed by the Chi
ecago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Co,
Rev. H.. H. Frost of .. the. First
Methodist Episcopal church, Mime
apolis, merged the lives of the young
couple, Saturday June End in the
presence of the brides immediate
relatives, Matilda, Mildred, Edna
and Paul sisters and brother. The
bride and. groom will leave for an
extensive honey moon journey
through the Pacific Northwest and
will be- at home their many friends
at 800 Big Horne Ave, Alliance,
Neb'' after. July s-,.:ssc c,:::
E4srMeNpxrsss1zFrERNoeN.
a few of Mrs. Lexstad S. friends called,
to help her celebrate. her birthday.
anniversary. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Bjerkaas, Mrs. Anton
Larson, Mrs. Harold Jones, and Mr..
and Mrs. Anton Nelson. Late in
the afternoon a delicious lunch was
served.-Contribute
THE ZION LUTHERAN LADIES
Aid will meet with Mrs. A. Volkmann
next Thursday afternoon, June 18th.
Everybody cordially invited.
THE JUNIOR CLASS OF THE
Sank Centre High School, held their
class picnic at Lake Amelia, near
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-06-07
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Mrs. Walter Busse of St. Paul
spent a few hours Saturday at; the
shall. Garfield home. ,....,.,,,,,..;.n.,.,.
Miss Beatrice Garfield Of Mime
apolis. spent Decoration day at the
home of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. H. Garfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Betz of St.
Paul spent Decoration day in Sank
Centre as the guests of their daugh-
ter-in-law, Iris Betz, at the Garfield
home. y, :
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Barnett and
family, motored to Minneapolis Fri
day to visit their daughter Beulah,
and friends, returning Sunday eve
ming.
County Auditor Nick Thomey and
Peter Lair, Chairman of the Board
Of County. Commissioners were in
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-06-07

i cltissns Worth While.
: The world II blessed most by men
who do thinss. and not BY those Who
p1afeiy talk about them. ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-06-07

ton Picture Representative" care
Herald, Sank Centre, Minn.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-15
RADIO RAGTIME'
: mp HYsTERIA.
Hello. Cinders.
How ara .YolI. sAaheR9

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- mp HYsTERIA.
Hello. Cinders.
- How are you, 'Ashes3
NEVER worse.
Whats good. Try this on your
mouth organ: :,
What great man do you think
q when you put coal on the
Nfe2"f a.
giPhilip the Great" .<l
.sSoh, baby, how did you grab
that? Wen. get this one:
.How do bees get rid OF their
Aeney?" :,
They cen IT,
.Wow. you're too fast. How
about this one:
Biz"
saCut It out and make it holler."
'zowie boy. you're wicked. Why
don't you miss one once in a
while?
sSrheyre too easy, SON.
They must be II you guess 'em
Ike that. r. e..
.aWow, take that and see how
3er like it..
Goodby, HysterIcal.
Good'by, Laughing Gas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-15
IT'S GREAT WHEN

wYoU find your telephone is
out Of order. and you're *
pecting an important call 4;
You hear that your stock has
dropped below par.
You are told that your son n
going. to be expelled from cOlIege.
You, take your best girl to o.
show and discover thatsthe tickets
called for seats in. the last row. ri
You hear the fellow. next door
practicinE on his new. saxaphone.
You drop a bottle OF scotch IN
the subway.
You lose the heel of your shoe
at a dance. @@s Z
You are told that the landlord -
going to boost the rent. ga,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-15
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AOEkk5Af h - -
TyT1E janitor of the Eeastside
Chemical Research Labora
tories Il mopplng up the
poker chips ana cigarette hllkts.
He works from. the SIDES u the
large room toward the center ana
is almost finished when he dis
covers q mans body. Turning 1t
over, he cries SPOKEN TITLE.
BY JoHe, III 1t isn't Prof. Hen
zene, the DISCOVERIES Of the intoxl.
eating properties Of alcohol, dead
as. q doornail!''
TO give the alarm he itarrIealy
touches OFF d deInijokn Of nitro
glycerine. bringing me police III
large numbers and also Flora IN.
Fauna! the professors secretary.
Quickly sensing that something il
amiss. Flora says POKEE
TITLE; Foul work has been
done. The police applaud her
perspicacity. w
From among the policemen steps
Lee Ding Klco, the boy de-,
tectiye. who orders the rest Of
the cops away thus SPOKEN
TITLE: "Outside. you bungIers
Ne and the girl win solve thia
mystery. Cant you see BY her
horn-rimmed spectacles that she's
smart?" The cops FADEOUT n
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At sea. in the Caribbean. Flora
and Lee are on their honeymo6n.
they have not solved the mystery
yet, but have been married in ad-
vance in order to give new
twist to the picture. They are
seated In steamer chairs watching
the children playing roulette.
Along the deck creeps q shadow.
It is the profile Of an evil face.
more eyfl than the landIofd.a
The shadows hand Is appraised.
It bears an evil knife. It hangs
menacingly over Lee ana Flora.
Quick flash to ships cook ring
ing dinner ben. Flash back TO
our happy couple ana mehaGing
shadow. The honeymooners hear
the dinner bell and dash out Of
their chairs just as the shadows
knife falls on empty air. Fade
OUT.
REEL III. II
We are now in Mammoth Cave
Flora and Lee peer into the lake
of blind fishes. Sinking ACROSS
the face Of the waters II the eyil
shadow. slinkingiy. It sinks
closer to our hero and heroine. Il
hovers on the edge Of the lake
when its foot slips and it piunges
backward into the lake. Flora
and, Lee shout oCIFEROUs:
TITLE: s'FoILED. Leaving the
grim cavern, they step into q
gondoia and are soon IA the CEN
ter of the Sahara Desert. A thin
red line, having the appearance Of
q cIew, leads across the sands 70
the horizon. They fellow ii but.
are Mortified to note that the
closer they get to the horizon the
farther away it seems. Like q.
gumdrop in a little boys mouth,
we DISSOLVE into
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The Yeastside LabCfato fies.
Prof. Zene's body lies IN the same
spot. Lee and Flora enter. Lee
turns over the body, shakes it
roughly ana says to Ffora
SPOKEN TITLE: He's only tax.
ing 4 napF Flora replies 6
PLANATORY TITLE: 'Of course.
He always was bit eccentric.
CLOSEUP Of silvery moon Dart
ing its fiery rays on the tRo
lovers as they walk hand in band
amid the cocoanut palms in their
Hartford. Conn. love nest, FADE.
OUT. il