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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
PETITIONERS REFUSED

LIVINGSTON, Ala, Dec. 15.-(Spe- cIal "A large delegation of farmers attended the meeting of the Sumter county revenue board Tuesday to request the reinstatement of the demonstration agent. The board de- clined the petitioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
RUMOR OF EXTRA SESSION IS HEARD
Judge Merrill Will Remain As Speaker-Governor Silent
 At This Time

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 15.- Question of an extra session of the legislature during the Brandon ad- ministration has been heard on all sides during the present week, much of the discussion being brought about by the action of Speaker Hugh D. Merrill in declining & place on the circuit bench of the Seventh judi cial circuit
 Probability of an extra session dur ing the next three years, however, was brought to the fore by the leg islative gossip, 1t was agreed, as the opinion seemed general that another session would be held before a new governor enters office.
 Governor Brandon declines to mak e any statement concerning the possi- bility of a special session, but 1t is understood that he has yet made no definite plans looking to a session dusing the spring of 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ACCIDENT |S FATAL
 ID EYE-W|T N [ SS.
Cases Against Sergeant Lancaster And Eight Tus-
 caloosans Set For Tria!
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
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 eergt. Robert J. Lancaster and Btght other members of the Tusca- loost camp Alabama national guards, probably will never be placed on trial again for the alleged lynching of Will Baird, miner, during the coal strike in. the Birmingham district. Information reached Montgomery to- day of the death of Leslie West, taxicab driver, the only eye witness to the killing. Harwell c. Davis, at torney general declined to make any comment, but 1t is known the state will be seriously handicapped with out Vests testimony.
 West was the states main witness at the two trials of Lancaster, both of which did not bring a verdict. He testified that he drove a taxicab fill ed with soldiers to the Walker coun- ty jail that the soldiers took Baird from the jail and that Baird's body was filled with bullets after the sol diers had thrown it from the car a few miles from Jasper.
 If the soldiers are called to trial again the state will be forced to ob- tain Vests testimony from the trans cript of the previous trials.
 Case Set At Marion.
 The case had been tentatively set for January in the Marion county circuit court at Hamilton, to which they were transferred on change of venue from the Walker county cir cult court but 1t mas been under stood for several weeks that no fur ther effort would be made to ob- tain convictions. After the jury in the second trial of Lancaster wore unable to reach an agreement, the soldiers were given their liberty on bond
 The defendants and all witnesses have scattered to the four winds since the trial and 1t Is not regarded as possible to bring all back to Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
RECORDS OF FOUNDING OF TALLADEGA FOUND
'0Talladega Battle Ground" Turned
 Into Seat Of Justice

TALLADEGA, Ala, Dec. 15.-(Spe- cial.)-Records dating back to the founding of Talladega and its To- cation as the county seat were ex- amined Tuesday by Judge M. N. Manning in an effort to locate titles to certain local property.
 The records were dated April 4, 1884, and were made between Will liam H. Moore and others. owners of the land. and James H. McCann and others, representing the commis- sioners Of Talladega, as appointed by the county judge under the act of December Is, 1883, "to per- manently locate the seat of justice in, the county of Talladega." An election was held to locate the county seat and the battle ground was de- cided on. This was certified by the sheriff to the county judge and he designated the site of the present city of Talladega. January IS. 1883, the sheriff certified to the commits sioners that the "Talladega battle ground" be returned to the judge of the county court as a site duly elected for the seat of justice of said county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
KENNEDY NAMES STAFF
Perry County Veterans Honored By
 Division Commander

MARION, Ala, Dec. 15.-(Special.) Gen, John Kennedy, commanding the second brigade of the Alabama divi- sion of the United Confederate Vete- rans, has named the following Perry county veterans on his staff: James O.. Bailey, quartermaster general with rank of lieutenant colonel; George P. White, as major in the paymaster generals department; J. P. Harris, as major in the judge ad- vocate generals department; pr. Samuel A. Gordon, has been surgeon of Camp Garrott, U. c. w. of Marion for number of years and is named as surgeon general with rank of major. Irby Pope. W. E. Barker. w. O. Edwards and W. M. Wallace, sons of veterans, were all named on his personal staff as aides with rank of captain. Major J. G. Wallace was named on the staff of Gen. M. B. Houghton. commanding the Alabama AfyiGion. {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
HEARSE TURNS OVER
Was Bearing Body Of Charles w
 Carr, Birmingham Citizen

FORT DEPOSIT. Ala. Dec. l5.-, (Special)-A sad accident occurred here this afternoon at the lntersee, tion of Jones and East Pollard str eets. The m9tor hearse from Greenville, bearing the remains or Charles W. Carr, in some unac- countable manner ran off the street into an open ditch, turning complete ly over. owing to the heavy weight of the hearse, it required some tune with the efforts of a large number of citizens to right the machine ana get it in running order again The remains of Charles w. Carr who uleu vesterday in Mobile, after short illness, reached here this afternoon and will be inferred in the family burial lot at the Fort Deposit ceme- tery. The deceased lived here prac- tically all his life with the eXcep- ton of the past few years in Blr- min gham. He leaves widow and several brothers and sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
NEW HOSPITAL LOCATION

The Lookout Valley intirmary IS now located in its new quarters in the new Slone building. The new quarters were originally intended for a hotel and are said to be ldealiy arransed foa a hospital as well. There are a number of private baths. every room has running water and steam heat, and special operating and consultation rooms have been ar ranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIES ON ROAD SIDE
Huntsville Kiwanis Club Entertains City Officials
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERALD
Huntsville, Ala, Dec. 15

The body of John R. Potts, aged 80 years. prominent Confederate veteran who made his home for many years with his sister, Mrs. Susan Jacobs. in the Gurley precinct, was found dead beside the road last night be- tween the Jacobs home and the home Of friends on Little Cove mountain, where he had set out to visit. It is believed that he became exhausted and sat down for a time and then death was soon brought on by ex posture. the weather being bitterly cold at the time. MT. Potts has several surviving brothers and sis ters. Joe J. Potts of Huntsville being one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
posTMAsTER EXAMINATION

An examination for the position or third class postmaster at Collins vile will be held in Fort Payne on masters at Fort Payne and Collins vile will both expire on February II and receipt of applications for postmaster at Fort Payne will close on December 21. The eNamlnation for the Collinsville office VIII DE aasambled and will be conducted by members of the local civil service board. On account of being second class office, the applicants for post master at Fort Payne Will not be assembled for a competitive e1, amination. the grades being made up from the applications. The Gel, linsville office pays a salary of S1,900 while the present salary of the local postmaster is s2,300, with an m crease to $2.500 next July, uue ~. inc volume of business now being dOna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TENT REVIVAL ON

BAY ANNETTE. Ala. Dec. 15.-- Especial Leased Wire.}--Dr. Howard s. Williams, layman evangelist. be-: gan his series of revival services here at Bay Minnette Wednesday eve ming when he preached to a large congregation. MT. Williams, who I preaching under his own new gospe, tent, which seats $500 people com- fortably. will be here through Dst cember 23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ROAD IMPROVES LINE

The Birmingham and Southeast railroad a short road extending from Union Springs to Tallahassee has recently added improvements and fa- cilities for handling the large patron. age which their road is receiving. Among these a motor train which carries both passengers and baggage a new freight locomotive and several new passenger coaches. A mum ber4 of niles of track has also been built at Milstead as new extension to accommodate the heavy lumber traf- tis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MRS. DOBBs VISITS

Mrs. Hoyt M. Dobbs and MISS Mar garet Dobbs arrived in Anniston rom Birmingham Saturday afternoon ana will spend the next few days with friends in the city, accompanied by Bishop Dobbs. They passed through Anniston Friday en route to Birming- ham,, where the bishop will remaln for a week. Bishop and Mrs. DoDps expect to spend a portion of the holi- day season with Mrs. Dobbs' mother al Iberia La
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ATrxuJARY FORMED

LOTHIAN, Ala, December 1o.-The present week marked the beginning of an auxiliary of the American Le- zion here, with Mrs Virginia B, Rangely of Montgomery assisting in the organization.
 Fifteen charter members were taken by the club while 10 others are expected to join within the next few days, it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
COT. MOON VISITS

Col. Hartley A. Moon, adJutant general of Alabama has been here this week. having come to Athens after having received an invitation from many of the citizens of the community to come in the interest of the Company E, 133rd engineers, Ala bama national guards. Colonel Moon addressed a good audience of the citizens of the town at the court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TO OPEN COUNTRY sroRE

A country store" will be opened here on December 20 and run through the 21. This store Is being planned by the local Kiwans club and the recepts from the sale of the articles in the building will be used one-half for the poor children of the com munity, the other half of the pro- ceeds will go to the Kiwanis club.
 The principal on which this store will be operated will be the dona- ton of all articles displayed, this donation is made by merchants and and anyone else who desires to do so On entering the store everyone will pay admission of 26 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MISSION SUCCESSFUL

EUFAULA, Ala. Dec. 15.--(SpeciaI) Unusually large crowds attended the mission last week conducted by Bishop Beckwith of the Episcopal church. Extra seats were necessary to accommodate his audience Sunday night.
 Dr. Henry G. Ford. new health ot. ficer for Barbour county, has taken up his duties. He spent Monday in Eufauls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
WILL IMPROVE STATION
 AT UNION SPRINGS,
More Facilities Added By Union
 Springs-TalasSee Road

UNION SPRINGS, Ala. Dec. Io.--s Special Leased Wire.)-I line with steady growth and progress of Union ' Springs Is the plan of improvements which the Central of Georgia rail road will carry out in making changes in the railroad station herc.a A large, new shed will be erected and the new ticket office will be located. Concrete walks and additional electric lights will greatly improve the appearance as danot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
VISITS MASTER SCHOOL

Dr. Frank Willis Barnett of Bir- mingham spent Tuesday in Fort Payne visiting the Master schools which he will shortly write up Tor a Birmingham newspaper. pr bar- Tuesday evening and during the day was the guest of Col. M. w. Howard founder of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
METHODIST MEETING AT ASHVILLE, PLANNED
Will Be Conducted By Presiding
 Elder Scott Of Jasper District

AsHVILLE, Ala, Dec. 15.-(Spe- cial. )-Next Sunday December 23, at the Methodist church in Ashville. Rev. W. w. Scott, formerly of the Jasper district, will hold his first quarterly conference. He will preach at the morning hour, after which lunch will be served in the Sunday school room and the business meeting held in the afternoon. Rev Scott served as pas tor at Springville a number of years ago and is no stranger in this conuty.
 A. meeting will also be held at the same time of the stewards of the
 Ashville Evergreen charge, consist ing of the churches at Ashville, Ever green, St. Clair Springs and Zion Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
BLOODHOUND BOUGHT

The citizens of this county are pleased to know that the county sheriff has now in his possession, be- longing to the county, a bloodhound which will be kept at the jail at all times to be used by the sheriff. Sheriff Gilbert bought this dog after being instructed to do so by the county commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
NAME LIoUIDATING AGENT

Joe Caldwell, young lawyer of the Huntsville bar. has been notified by A. E. Jackson. state superinten- dent of banks. of his appointment IS liquidating officer for the Bank of Madison, which failed several weeks ago. The banks affairs will be wound up early in January, 1t Is eX Dected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
uUNRERMAN sCALDED

While testing some of the ma chinery at the new blaming mill at this place, owned by the Latimore Lumber company, one of the large throttle valves hursted and MT. Lati- more and one of his employees, who were standing near, were severely scalded about the face and neck with escaping steam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CITY OFFICERS ENTERTAINED

The ITuntsVlIIe kIWanls club en- joyed the unique distinction last night of having the whole city ad- ministration present at one time as their dinner guests. Practically every city official and employe was present and Dr. Fraser l.. Adams mayor, who acted as spokesman, de- clared that harmony reigns in the city's affairs once more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
SPECIAL PROGRAM

The Sunday school of the Presby terian church of Marion will hold a Christmas program Sunday with spe cial attention being paid to the causes of Christian education and ministerial relief. A special oftel ing will be made for these causes. seventeen girls from the Sunday school will present the pageant, Gifts For The King"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
RIG NEWSPAPER OUT

This weeks issue of the Dehalp conntv Herald was the largest news paper ever published in the county the the issue containing 2S pages; It was devoted to the holiday advertise ments of merchants of Fort Payne, Collinsville and Valley Head, many of whom carried full page ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Pet Monkey Finally Forsakes Tree Top

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 15.- Following 12 days and nights spent in, a giant tree, far above his keepers head, at g local park, Uncle Jim" escaped monkey, was driven down from his perch early this morning by the wintry blasts that swept the tree tops. The animal has been pet at the local park for 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
AGED WOMAN ILL

Mrs. Carrie A. Jenkins aged Huntsville lady who has been i'll for a long time, is believed to be dying at her home here. Her children in other towns, James Jenkins of Earl, Ark; J. T. Jenkins of Mt. Pleasant. Tenn, and Mrs. Carrie Hanna of Birmingham, are here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
wOMEN ITO MEET

The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold an important meeting Monday afternoon at the residence of the president, Mrs. c. D. Merchant, at which time ofti- cers will be elected for the ensuing year and business for the past year closed up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
DOLL BAZAAR HELD

The Ladies Missionary society of the Reform MethouIst church held a doll bazar today. Quite 8 number of beautiful dolls of all sizes and varie- ties have been dressed and donated by the ladies for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
INNING REPORT IssUEI

Special Agent R. B. l.. Jennings has inst made his report for the month of December, which shows that a total of ss,57o bales off cotton was ginned in Calhoun county from the crop of 1923 prior to December l, as compared with 8,70o bales up to De- csember 1 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
NE W HOSPITAL AT ANNISTON PLANNE ]
Would Be Erected As Memo- riaI-WiII Be Discussed
 At Meeting Today
ANNJST0N BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! AnniStnn. Ala Dec. 1h

Plans for holding of a mass meet ing for o'clock Sunday afternoon at the high school auditorium for the purpost of creating sentiment in favor of building a memorial hos pital for leading Anniston men who had bequeathed in their wills sums of money for that purpose were com pleted Saturday. A musical program has been arranged by W. w String fellow and will include several mum bers by the Anniston Symphony or chestra, Col. Harry M. Ayers will preside over the meeting and num- Der of Anniston people will deliver four minute talks. It is expected that a working plan for the estab- lishment of a hospital and memoriam to the late L. H. Kaplan, R. E. Garner and Mrs. Stringfellow will be devel- oped as a result of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TOWN HAS SNOW

The lowest temperature of the sea son was reached here Thursday night when the rain which had been falling since early morning turned to sleet and In a very short time snow be- gan to fall. In a short time after the snow began falling, the ground was covered with about two Inches of snow, the first of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
HEADS HARDING DRIVE

Sumter Cogswell of Pell City has been appointed chairman for the southern division of St. Clair county for the Harding Memorial association and Gordon Ashley of Ashville for the northern division. MT. Ashley has ap- pointed beat chairmen and expects to get busy at once raising funds for the memorial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Rev Platt of Jasper will begin a series of meetings at the old can ming factory ill south town next Thursday.
 The Mems Bible class of Gunters- vile is taking interest in boys who are not in the habit of attending Suad " school. Effort will be made to induce boys to attend the class meeting of their elders and enjoy lectures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
COUPLES HOUSE BURNS

The new bungalow of MT. and Mrs Frank McCraw, whose marriage here a few weeks ago was an event of wide interest was almost completely destroyed by fire about Il o'clock Saturday morning. Volunteers re- moved most of the furnishings from the building ahead of the flames. The damage to the home and fur nishings was fully covered by in- surance MT. McCraw announced after the fire that he would start to build his new home immediately Two other fire alarms were sounded Saturday morning, two trucks mak- ing long runs to the home of c. E. Payne, where the roof was damaged. The other alarm called the fire fighters to eos Gurnee avenue, where inc burning of an electric wire caused the excitement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
SCHOOL. TO CLOSE

The Ashville High school closes for the holidays next Friday, with several Christmas trees and other interesting features on the program. The past four months of this school has been the most successful In the history of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
BACHELOR CLUB ACTIVE

Mir. and Mrs. L.. B. Cannon, whose marriage occurred in Birmingham on Friday evening returned to Annis. ton Saturday, large delegation of the Anniston Bachelor club meeting the evening train, giving the bride and groom a hearty welcome. MT Cannon was vice president or the Bachelor club during the present term and when it became known Fri day afternoon that he had gone to Birmingham to be married members of the club flooded him with teie- grams. MT, Cannon replied later in the afternoon that he had willlngly renounced his membership In the cluo and that he had the full approval CT Mrs. Cannon in so doing. The rene gade will shortly be called upon to supply an evening of entertainment for the members of the Bachelor r1nh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Men of Livingston Sunday school organized the Livingston team of the Sumter County Laymen's league. The first meeting was held December e at the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVE

The students of Perry County High school, under the leadership of Prof. Kieffer c. Hoover. are taking an ac- tive part in the sale of the Christmas seals for the Perry County Tubercu- 1oSis asSociatiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
HOG KILLING WEATHER

Farmers of this region are find- ing this to be ideal hog killing weather and the farm hogs that es- capped the early freeze are now meet ing their inevitable end. Those who know of such things declare it would be almost impossible to lose meat killed yesterday or today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
COURT ADJoURNs

The present term of the circuit court adjourned on Tuesday morn ing following the resignation of Judge Pelham Agee and no session will be held until the spring term in 1924 Judge Hugh D. Merrill of Anniston, who was appointed sue cessor to Judge Agee, was in Clay county trying cases and was unable to take over the Talladega court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
NEW GAME WARDEN

W. S. Hurst, of the Henderson Drug company, is the new game warden for Talladega county. News of his appointment was received on We'd nesday by Harry Berkstresser, secre- tary of the Talladega Fisherman and Hunters ssociation, from l. T. Quinn of Montgomery, state game and fish commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TO SHIP POTATOES

Mute Hatchett, well-known gro- cery merchant of Athens, Is arrang ing to load a car of sweet potatoes, which he has sold to a concern in Louisville. The potatoes to be shipped are those grown by MT. Hatchett on his farm near the city, and will probably be the first car load of potatoes ever shipped from Athens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Mrs. Minnie Stofle. 26, died yester- day at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Jim Nash, in Ryland. She is survived by her husband and two children besides her mother and father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
p1AN CONsOLIDATED SCHOOL

The school patrons and Other cltl- Gens in Anglin school district, ID miles north of Hamilton, have plans started for the erection of consoli- dated school building to. cost in the neighborhood of $S,500. Two or more schools will be consolidated and the building will be started early Tn the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
DIES IN SELMA

LINDEN. Ala. Dec. 15.--(SpeciaL) Mrs. Carrie Phillips Cannon. 3o, wife of P. M. Cannon, passed away last Saturday in Selma, following an operation. She was a highly esteemed woman and leaves a husband and five children to mourn her departure. She was member of the Thomaston Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
PIEDMONT MAN HURT

Jesse Pagan of Piedmont was pain fully cut and bruised when his car collided with Ford on the brlck pike near Camp Mcclellan Saturday morn, ing. the heavier car being preckeu when 1t went into ditch and over turned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
GOT HIM NOW

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 15.- Especial. 1.-The Democrat this week gave the following humorous story concerning man now on the road gang. "Rodoff'' McCullars went to the Etowah road gang Friday in company with an officer. It will be remembered that McCullars left the court house at Albertsvllle through window and failed to say where he was going
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TEACHER TEST SET

The regular teachers examination will be held in Fort Payne on De cember IT, IS and l9, C' J. AlieA co1,ntv sf,narintendent of educatlon will be in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
IT. ID. q. HOLDS MEETING

The Ashville chapter of the United Daughters of the Confectionery held delightful meeting Thursday after noon with Miss Matte Lou Teague, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Lula Teague, at the Teague hotel