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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
Olympic Team Picked

CHICAGO Dec. 14.-The American Olympic trap shooting team was ten tatively selected, with alternates, to- day by one chairman of the Amateur Trap Shooting association.
 Selections for the southern zone are Paul Earle of Starr, s. C., and John H. Noel of Nashville as alternate.
 The managing committee adopted rule whereby the final selection of the men participating in the contest either as team or individual races, will be determined by the ability of the shooters themselves, either in elimination races or practice shoot ing up to the time of the Olympic matches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
PERSONALs

Matthew Gilbert, son of Mir and Mrs. w. H. Gilbert, is confined to his home on account of illness.
 Mrs c. W. Shackelford is visiting friends in Jasper.
 Mrs. Robert .Bumgardner is recu- perating from recent illness.
 Mrs. R. H. Stickney of Armstrong Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Stick ney at their home on Forty-fourth street.
 Elwood Sadler is confined to his home on account of illness.
 Thomas J. Reese and Dr. Gravelee were two members of the Kiwanis club reported i'll at the luncheon held Friday. A committee was in structed to call upon the two mem bers of the club, both of whom are confined to the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
GATOR SCHEDULE ON GRID FOR 1924

GAINESVILLE, Fla, Dec. H. James l.. White, athletic director of the University of Florida, tonight an nouned the Gators 1924 football schedule:
 September 27. Freshmen versus Varsity at Gainesville; October 1, Stetson university at Gainesville; Oc- tober II, Georgia Tech at Atlanta; Oc- tober 19, Wakeforest at Tampa; Oc- tober 25, University of Texas at Houston; November 1, L. S. U. at Gainesville (tentative); November s, Army at West Point; November Is, Mercer at Macon; November 22 Ken lucky at Jacksonville or Tampa --(tertative): November 29, Mississippi ,Aggies at Jackson, Miss; December $. Washington and Lee at Jackson ville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
CAGE LOOP GETS STARTED FRIDAY


 Close onto 400 people saw the Sun day School Basketball league get un- der way Friday night in the Central Y. NJ c. A. gymnasium. The large crowd was not disappointed, as some good games resulted in the first meeting of the teams.
 The First Methodist church sprung the surprise of the series Friday night by defeating the strong South side Baptist team by the score of IS to Is. This was the feature game and was hotly contested.
 The Handley Memorial church quintet started the season with a victory when it defeated the St. Johns team by the score of 26 to IA. North Highlands Methodist fell be- fore the Fifth Avenue Preds by the score of 19 to 5. The Preds have one of the strongest teams in the league and the Methodists could not stand the pace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
INTEREST IN CONCERT

progran. of Christmas music IS to be given by the memsers of the Wednesday Music club Sunday after noon at o'clock at the First Baptist church. This is one of a series by this organization at the various churches in rotation. The program Sunday promises to be the most in- teresting yet given. the members having prepared number of Christ mas carols and selections.
 Mrs. l.. L. Vann will have charge of the program, and beside the club members, will be assisted by a num- Der of the best male voices in the dis triet A large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA SHOWS HOW RAILROADS
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
nIIInER,s CIRCLE MEETs

The Builders circle of the w. M. s. of the Ensley Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. J. l.. Smith Monday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. B. B. Gillespie presided over the meeting. Plans were completed for their Christmas bazaar. It was decided to take a mission study course in Jan uary using "The Wandering Jew In Brazil" as the text book. During the social hour a salad course was served with coffee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mrs. L. M. EllIs entertained her clNldren and grand children at din- ner recently at her home on Ensley Highlands, the occasion being the sixty-first birthday of MT. Ellis. Quantities of autumn leaves and flowers were banked about the rooms. A four-course dinner was served. The birthday cake with its burning candles made a pretty center for the table, and in the evening dancing and games were enjoyed. Those participating were: MT. ana Mrs. W. w, Ellis, MT. and Mrs. J, NJ Ellis, MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Ellis. MT. and Mrs. l.. M. Allen, MT. and Mrs. k. 1 Green, MT and Mrs. B. E. kimbal, Mrs. Ellen Tricks, Misses Henry, Vernon and Tendon Ellis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
ENSLEY OUT kF TER. WHITE WAY LIGHTS
Postmaster Asks Patrions To Call For PerishabIe HoIi-
 day Packages
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD | Ensley. Ala. Dec. IA

A concerted movement to provide white way in Ensley or to arrange more adequate lighting for the busl ness area received added impetus Friday when the matter was dis cussed informally by members of the Realty board and the Kiwanis club in an effort to determine upon d plan to secure the needed improve ments.
 It was stated that immediately after the holidays there would be made a petition to the city commits sioners and to all property owners of Ensley to cooperate in providing better illumination for the business area and to maintain the system aft CT character has been determined upon. The movement has been dis cussed in Ensley informally, but the real need has scarcely been so much appreciated since Simon ,Goldstein, speaking before the Kiwanis club at it's meeting Thursday, said that Ems ley to a stranger appeared to be a emall village and that the mercantile interests of this city were losing trade by reason of the failure tp properly illuminate the business area. His talk was discussd in many circles here and at the Realty board meeting Wednesday, the real tors indorsed everything said and de- cided that the time for action had arrived.
 Opinions formed here Friday indi- cated that the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company would be requested to make Ensley short rate and that property owners would be asked to pay for the installation of white way lights, the operating costs to be paid by the merchant oc- cupying the buildings. Other plans have also been suggested and from the variety it is believed that a feasible plan will evolve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
BESSEMER SOCIETY
MRS. COOK HOsTEss

Members of the Thursday 42 club were delightfully."- entertained this week at the home of Mrs. Tom Cook. The house was arranged in Christ mas decorations, and there were sew eral tables used for the club game. After the games the players at each table cut for a prize, handmade ndkerchefs, these being awarded to Mrs. A. D. Bell. Mrs. Arthur Cooley. Mrs. T. R. Mitchell and Mrs. Karl Bradley.
 Following the game the hostess served a tempting salad course with ccffee to the following: Mrs. Owen Williams, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Macon Williams, Mrs. Cooley. Mrs. Bell, Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant. Mrs. Freeman Fitzgerald. Mrs. Clyde Galloway. Mrs. Denson Bentley, Mrs. T. R. Mitchell, Mrs. Bruce Snider, Mrs. Ruth Till man, Mrs. J. E. Nastal, Mrs. Lester Sides, Mrs. Weldon, Mrs. Curtis Do- zier Mrs' Herbert Milton and Mrs. John Hersley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
suGAR MARKET

NEW YORK. Dec. 14.-Raw sugar was steady and unchanged today at 11-16c for Cubas cost and freight. equal to 7.46c duty paid
 Raw sugar futures were irregular be- cause of conflicting rumors of a threat ened railroad strike in Cuba. The market opened unchanged to points lower, was carried l to points net higher with December advancing to 574c on commits sion house support. after which 1t became easier and closed rather weak at l to 13 points net decline. At the close there was a sale of 23.o00 bags of Cuban, prompt shipment, at 11-16c cost and freight, equal to 747c duty paid. The late heaviness, which was attended by Wall Street and Cuban selling, was due to more reassuring labor advices from Cuba. January. 5.22c; March. 4.63c; May. 4.6sc; July, 4.74c.
 Refined sugar was quiet without change. Fine granuated, 9.05@9.15c.
 Refined futures nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
posrA1 FORCE INADEQUATE

Postmaster R. 5. HICkIHdII UI 11Irs lev frankly admitted Friday that pat rons of his office need not expect complete deliveries of package maii durinp inc next few weeks. That the nresent force cannot keep pace with the rapid increase and that the de liveries were now behind and would most likely continue that way until New Years Day was admitted py MT. Hickman. He said in connec- ton with the service that all patrons who were expecting per1shaple paoN ares for the holidays would do we'll hy calling for the packages in per son. The postal situation is believed to present some singular features which may result in interesting oe- velopments during the next re" weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
ENSLEY SOCIETY
MRS. ALLEN ENTERTAINs

Mrs. R. H. Allen entertained with a card party at her home on Avenue J Friday. The rooms in which the tables were arranged were charm ing with ferns and cut flowers in link and white. After the game a salad course was served. Those en- toying the evening were Mir. and Mrs. Malcom Garvin, MT. and Mrs. c. s. Ganaway, MT, and Mrs. Archie Stock ard and MT. and Mrs. Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED

Mrs. Ben Purser was the honoree at an interesting dinner party Thurs day, given by her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Cunningham. A number of friends were invited and four-course din- ner served. the table being cen- tered with a basket of roses. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Ben Pur- ser, MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Jones, Ben famine Purser and Tom Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. Joe Schoal have moved from Fairfield to their new home on the Ens1ey Highlands.
 Mrs. Casey and children have re- turned from a visit to relatives at Mountain Creek.
 MT. and Mrs. J. B. McCorstin an nounce the birth of daughter whom they have named Mildred Marguerite
 Mrs. w. L. Rasco is i'll at the Bir- mingham General hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
Stock Letters
KAHN BROS. S vIRcrN

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Instrumental factors in the markets rising activities Can, studebaker and Baldwin. These stocks are closely watched by the specu- lative element and any kind of a move in them Is naturally considered a barom- eter for the whole market. Rails failed to respond to the general advance due to selling of Northern Pacific, which lost about two points on expressed fears of a dividend reduction. However, these fears are regarded as groundless in we'll in formed quarters and the regular dividend is predicted. oil were in slow response to the advance of 25 cents barrel in Pennsylvania crude oil, which is said to be the forerunner of further advances. It Is now realized that oils have turned able to store large quantities at low prices are in line to reap great profits, later on. Sinclair. Cosden and Pacific oil were decidedly strong Pan Americans Der of specialities among the Tindustrials were featured among the most active be- ing Cast Iron Pipe, Corn Products and In- dustrial Alcohol. An important feature and Telephone, which registered a gain. of two points. For a high class investment stock of this nature this advance is rather due to causes of technical nature was remarkable. In the early afternoon a de- hard to determine but there was one in- cident which certainly did not help prices any Senator LaFollette, in a statement, dealing with the Presidents message, stated that it represented stand pat reactionary theory of the government and that there was little in the message that would satisfy the mass of American peo- ple Selling started about 2:30 and any rallies that occurred from the low prices were very slight. Sentiment at the close was rather mixed. Total stock sales 1.- 334, 4,bo0.-Fenner & Beane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
Curtin Wins Bout

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Irish Johnny Curtin, Jersey City bantamweight. won on a foul from Joe Ryder of tonight in the fifth round of a l2-round match, at Madison Square Garden. which shared the fea- ture place on the card with Vicsntini- Shugrue contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
AUTOMOBILES TOR SALE

FORD RoADsTER-192s model... $500 FORD ROADsTER-Just overhauled, inl Jamb-up shape ............-....- $26b FORD ToURING-Good tires. top and paint ................... $500 FORD roURING-1s22 model lots of extras ............-.... .S4OO OVERLAND ToURING-In good running condition ..................... .S315 sTUDEBAKER ToURING-A pickup, OVERLAND RoADsTER-192S model, run less than 1000 miles,. ...............s47bl DODGE ROADSTER-In good running condition -............... ..'... .Szf5 FORD CoUPE-Good upholstery, starter. good tlres ...-.s.'...'..'' .'''.... .S350 FORD SEDAN--wire wheels, good tires, spot ngnt .................. '.7...... .S37b FORD sEDAN--Good upholstery. goodl tires .......'. ....-... S4OOI AND LOTS OF OTHER GOOD BUYSl
 ON REASONABLE TERMS
 Cruse- Crawford Mfg. Go. 2201 AVE- B. MAIN 7oos'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
APPEAL Tn WOMEN

Mrs. Sidney Hart of the state de- partment of public health, has issued an appeal to members of the fed erated clubs at Bessen.er to assist in the sale of Christmas seals for the tuberculosis fund. Dr. James Ora ham of the Alabama Tuberculosis as sociation will be in Bessemer Tor the next several days looking after this work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
rn WIND HIP DRIVE

In an effort to Wlnd up tHo Nohi munity Chest drive in Ensley spe, oial committee meeting was helo in the Bank of Ensley Friday morn ing and the members started imiie, diateN to call upon those that had been overlooked.
 The campaign here was delayed on account of the illness or HaroeHan S. Meade, chairman. It was stated Friday by members of the committee that the work here had been sue r. cessful and that a few hours wolk Saturday would place Ensley over the top. The subscriptions have not been totaled and there has been IT, no announcement as to the amount sup- tions which are expected to be large has been handled by special cSm, mittee and this sum will lN re/sited hy +be committee to the general headquarters. So far as Ensley busi- ness men are concerned and the resi- dential sections it Is stated the finest co-operation and response has been experienced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
MIR. LEVY HEAD oRGANIsT

Emile Levy, wldeIy kno"H UI lat of Birmingham, who was for wears with Temple Emanu-El, has been engaged for the Ensley Firse Methodist church and will have charge of the organ Sunday. An nouncement to this effect was made Friday by the officers of the cnurcn. MT. Lecy win take the place of Miss Theresa Corey, who has been granted a leave of absence for go days. A tbe exniration of that time she IS expected to return here and re- sume her work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
FREEMAN FUNERAL HELD

PHENIX CITY, Ala. Dec. It, Especial. .)-Funeral services for k. o. Freeman. age AZ, who died at Tus- caloosa Wednesday night, will be held upon the arrival of the remains here Interment will be in Hope we'll cemetery. 20 miles west of the city. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Montee Freeman; two sons. Tillman and A. G.; one daughter. Nettie Holmes Lews; three brothers, J. w. Frank and J, c. Freeman; two sis- ters Mollie Littlejohn and Mrs. Olo Jenkins. He was a member of the Hopewell Methodist Protestant church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
DRIVE pOSTpONEn

Owing to the oncoming of the Christmas holidays and the desire of local officials of the library board to approach the residents here when they are not occupied with other diversions, the drive for funds to build a library will not be taken up until after the holidays.
 Indications are that Fairfield will rally to the cause 100 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
Pels Assembling A
 Great Mound Staff

CHICAGO. Dec. 14.-George Bono, pitcher of the Indianapolis club, was purchased tonight by the New Orleans club of the Southern association.
 President Heinemann of New Orleans in announci&g the pur- chase of Bono. declared he had assembled for the 1924 season the greatest pitching staff ever as- sembled on any minor league club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
DATE FOR HEARING SET

Application for a reduction in the water rate by the city of Bessemer to the public service comm1ss1on VIII be heard at Montgomery December IT. City officials and their special attorneys will appear before the body to present Bessemer's side of the case It is believed that an equitable ad- justment will be arrived at with of- ficials of the Alabama Water con- pany without entering formal pro- test with the commission.
 The public service commission re- gently visited Bessemer, meeting with John B. Weakley, president Of the company, and officials of the water company have expressed themselves as desiring a settlement outside of a hearing before the commission. The water company will also ask to be allowed to extend their mains to Hueytown and Dolomite, and it is be- lieved that this petition will also be passed upon December IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
NEW PHARMACY OPENS

The Ideal Pharmacy. corner ave nue G and Nineteenth street, was onened to a large number of visitors Eridav afternoon. The formal open ing win continue Saturday. The store is being started by Nose Zivitz, who has been a meGhant here for some years, and his son. Emanuel Zivitz. who will be asso- ciated with him in the work. The drug store occupies one Of the new store rooms recently compieteo on the sIte of the old Presbyterian church property,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15


 No. 157--1s17 Model Roadster--4 good tires, starts easy. motor runs good. For sale today, cash, at $50 No. 15s-1s2s Touring-self-starter, de- mountable rims, lock wheel. brand new top, brand new tires, in first-class me- chanical condition; be sure to see this one at ,................ ...ss.....tzzo 1921 Model Ford Touring-Equipped with self-starter, lock wheel, brand new tires etc.; to be sold to, the first person who brings us cash ........... ...........S7b No. 96-1922 Model Roadster--Equipped with self-starter, lock wheel, new paint, new top, drum head lights and foot &C., celerator; Red Tag price. ......... .s210 No. .15o--1s2s Model Coupe-Equpped with self-starter, demountable rims, lock wheel, cord tires; extra tire on rear, foot &C., celerator, sun shade; this coupe is only . months old and is in first-class condition all over; looks and runs like new .s45e No. 4s-1s22 sedan-self- starter, demount- able rims, lock wheel, new tires. .....s50o -r HANNA MOTOR co.
 '2t24 AVE. c. MAIN soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
WILLIAM NOTES
MINSTREL ENJOYED

One of the most enjoyable events staged in Vivian this season was Dave Moxley's 1928 Merry Minstrels Tuesday and Wednesday evening at the school building for the benefit of the Vivian Masonic building fund. The auditorium was packed at both performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
p.NxER TO SPEAK

At the Ensley High school next Wednesday the American Institute of Bankers will have a speaker to occupy the assembly hour. This IS an annual custom of the American Bankers association to acqualne stndants with the custom of bank inc and to familiarize them with husiness handled by banking insti- tutions. and has been in vogue several wears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
CHEST DRIVE ALMOST OVER

It was announced Friday after- noon that the Community Chest drive in Fairfield would be closed by noon Saturday and that report of the work done here would be sent inn mediately to Birmingham. Canvass CTS have received the highest CO., operation and the response to the ap- peal for funds for the chest has been liberal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
TEMPERANCE UNION MEETS

The W. c. T. U. met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. l. Mcdonald. Mrs. George Neal pre- sided and an interesting program was held when plans were made for the Francis Willard memorial meet ing January 13. The union decided to hold all meetings of the present season at the home of Mrs. Me Donald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
ALABAMA DAY OBSERVED

Alabama Day was appropriately celebrated at the Ensley High school Friday. The civic association of stu dents was in charge of the pro- gram rendered during the assembly period and was witnessed by the student body as whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
PERSONALS

Mrs. Laura Stanford, who has been visiting her brother. W. A. Hiam, has returned to her home in Niagara City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
OPEN BRANCH STORE

The Holcombe Motor company or Ensley opened branch Friday m inc building formerly occupied by the Boss Livery company and 1t is stated will maintain that branch here for the sale of the cars. The new concern has found Ensley live ly market for new and used cars.
 This Is the second automobile con- cern to establish house In Ensley -dur,ng the past three weeks. It was understood here Friday that two ad- ditional automobile companies were considering branches in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
RAVnE ROTH

Wife-This pudding IS sample of the new cooks work. What do you think of it?
 Husband-I call it mediocre.
 Wife-Oh, no, dear; it's tapioea- Progressive Grocer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

President Coolidge has signed a proclamation adding to the Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona 1l,o2O acres of land on the drainage of silver creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
SHANNON A co

NEW YORK, Dec 14.-Trading has been very active today, with new high prices in a number like Corn Products, United Cigar Stores, etc, and with the market decided ly strong throughout most of the day. In the afternoon there has been more evil dence of profit taking and some reaction in prices. The oil shares have done much better of late. due to a generally improved prospect and also possibly on account of the interruption in the receipt of oil from Mexico because of the revolution in the oil districts of that much disturbed coun- try. The confident tone in the market of late has been almost entirely a political matter. and due tp the great houefulness over the tax reduction program. In this respect. however, the very aggressive at- titude shown by the radicals in both the House and the Senate at the very opening of Congress indicates a good deal of diff cu1ty throughout the session and makes it very didficult to definitely forecast any constructive program We think this may prove to be a deterrent influence to any further substantial advance in the market at this time. At least it will tend to make those conservatively inclined desire to await more definite indications in this respect. Sales, 1875, 200