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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
PRISONERS BROTHER ARR1yEs

Harry Elder, brother of Mrs. Eve lyn Sue Rickner, who is being held in the county jail on a charge of hav- ing killed her husband, Lieut.. James C. Rickner last Friday night, arrived In Ann1ston Wednesday from Indian apolis and spent most of the day in conference with Judge Hugh D. Mer- Till, chief counsel for the defendant. who is to be given a preliminary trial Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Even after the arrival of her brother, Mrs. Rickner avoided mentioning the name of her mother or other relatives, and would not give correspondents her maiden name. The board of in quiry at Camp Mcclellan has held that the officer was killed in line of duty and not by misconduct on his part. The report of inquiry means that Mrs. Rickner cannot make plea of self-defense without depriving herself of six months pay allowed by the statute for officers who die or lose their lives in line of duty. The body of Lieut. Rick ner was forwarded to Mancos, Col. an order for the transfer of the body having been received from his fath- CT, who lives in that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
TO ERECT NEW SCHOOL

Goshen Is ready to let the contract for a new school building. The building will be on the unit plan so additions may be made at any time. The building will consist of six class rooms, domestic science room, manual training room, laboratory, library of flee and a large and comfortable au- ditorium. A consolidated school will be located in this building The peo- pie of that section have obtained money for the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
WILL ISSUE ROAD BONDS

PASCOGOULA, MIs.., July 4.-The Mississippi state highway commits sion today authorized the road su- pervisors of Jackson county. Missis- sippi. to issue bonds in the sum of s3S7.O0O for road improvements. The road to be constructed Is from Pas cagoula, Miss. to Ocean Springs. Miss, and will complete link Fin the Old Spanish Trail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
pECIN WORK ON CLUB

Work on the City and Country club to cost s30,OO0 has begun and the contractors are to have the build ing ready for occupancy by the first of January. The building is being erected on the 100 acres of ground bought from the city. When com pleted the club will have one of the handsomest houses in the south and large golf links.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
DRY VIOLATION CHARGED

Favors Lester, 26 years old and Arthur Sample, 27, arrested Tuesday afternoon by Deputies Berry and Gabby on warrants charging viola tion of the prohibition laws. were both held in jail until noon Wednes- day, when Sample was released on s75O bond Lester still is in jail. Both will be arraigned in Judge Hobbs court July 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
FORMER RESIDENT DIES

News was received here Wednes day of the death Cf Mrs. Helen Moody at Atlanta Tuesday night. She was formerly a resident of Gadsden and was a sister of O. B. Rails and Mrs. W. c. Bellenger of this city. She was a daughter of the late J. P. Rails, member of the Confederate congress, and her family is one of the most prominent in this section of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIP

The Kiwanis club has given notice that it's offer of two scholarships in the state school for girls at Mon tevallo will be awarded soon after July Is and that all applications must be In hand on or before that date. So far Cnly a few applications have been received. The contest is confined to the rural sections of Etowah county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
STUDIES BUILDING sITUATIoN

Building operations are going. ahead in the east in spite of high prices of materials and high wages, according to D. Anderson Dickey, architect of this city, who has re- turned from a trip of several weeks, which included visits to Boston, New York and Washington. MT. Dickey made a special study of the situa- tion in view of the fact that there is an unusually busy building season here with many projects not yet started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
CHILD IS BIJRED

The 2-year- child of o. M. Gray died in Attalla Tuesday night and was buried at Betheney Wednesday morning. Death was due to pneu- monia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
LITTLE GIRL BURIED

Little Geraldine Keen, only daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Keen, was buried at Edgemont cemetery Wednesday, the little girls death having occurred al the home Tues day. The services were conducted at tho home of Rev. L. M Claxton. The little girl is survived by her parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05

Alex Yarbrough and Charlie Vim Of DeKalb county were placed in jail Wednesday afternoon by State Law Enforcement Officer J. c. Cole man, who claims he found gallon of whisky in their automobile. The car was seized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
CONGRESSMAN IS RESTING

Congressman W. B. Ol1ver and Sam F. Clabaugh are spending ten days resting in Lineville, N. c. Congress- man Oliver will go to Washington on a short business trip before re- turning to his home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
FIRE DAMAGES HOME

Fire Wednesday afternoon damaged the home of William Henry on Spring street The fire truck made a long run to the foot of Lookout mountain and managed tC save the building with quick work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
FOURTH PASSES QUIETLY

Gadsden celebrated the Fourth of July quietly. There were no arrests and fatalities reported up to [ o'clock. All of the business houses closed during the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
PLAY IS PRESENTED

The Alabama Players of the Uni- versity of Alabama played The Truth" at the Elks theatre Tuesday night to large audience for the benefit of the Volunteers of Amer ica and under the auspices of the CiVitan club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
TROY CELEBRATION
 ENJOYED BY 10000
Fair Grounds Crowded For Ball
 Games And Other Events

TROY, Ala. July 4.-(Special Leased Wire About 10000 persons were in the fair grounds during the day to attend the Fourth of July celebration. In the morning at t3e grandstand the Sacred Harp singing was enjoyed, with 6 large number taking part. A ball game between Louisville and the State Normal school resulted in a victory for the Normal school by q score of to 5. In the afternoon the Normal school played the Woodmen of the World team from Montgomery and were defeated by the Woodmen, to l. Both games were interesting and very much enjoyed. Horse races were given in the afternoon and the small boys furnished entertainment by races of various kinds, catching a greasy pig and other stunts.
 The merry go-round, ferris wheel and seaplanes were filled throughout the day by throngs of children. Danc- ing In the main building drew a large crowd of dancers and specta- tors. A splendid program of fire works was given Wednesday night. There were 59 numbers on the pro- gram. The day was marked by splen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
ANN|STON MAN |S APTURED AT TER A LENGTHY CHASE
Arthur Anderson, Taken In Rome, Claims Self Defense,
 Officers Report
ANNISTON BUREAU THE AGF-HERALD Anniston. Ala. July 4

<AHuslOhs 4A4'tss OuAy T J
 After a chase which extended from Anniston to Gadsden and from there to Leesburg in Cherokee county, Ar thur Anderson. cotton mill operator, was captured in Rome Tuesday night at o'clock by a posse of citizens and officers and returned to the Cal houn county jail to answer to charge of murder growing out of the Killing of Ruckalew Wright within ZOO yards of his home in the rear of Edgemont cemetery Monday night. sheriff w. P. Knighton, accompanied by Joe Harmon and Billie Patty, left Anniston in the latter's automobile Tuesday morning after the widow of the dead man had reported that An derson had come to her home Mon day afternoon and left in company With her husband, and that Ander- son had carried a single barrel shot gun.
 Admitting that he shot Wright over dice game, Anderson Wednesday morning claims that Wright attempt ed to shoot him with a pistol before he discharged his shotgun at close range into the dead mans head, of licers say. He is said to have stated that he intended to go to Lindale to see his sister and then return to Ahniston and surrender. The report rom Rome Wednesday was that An aerson made an attempt to escape rom Rome officers. who had been advised that Anderson was on his way there on a freight train and that and-to-hand fight and long chase featured the capture in the Georgia city Anderson, authorities say, claims that he went back to ms boarding house at Blue Mountain. came to Anniston, rented an automo- bile and drove toward Gadsden. A breakdown at Reeds mill forced him to walk the remainder of the way to Gadsden. Boarding a train at Gads- uen' Anderson is quoted by officers as saving he went to his home at Leesburg, from there to Round noun tain and later to Cedar Bluff, be- Ing captured in Rome after officers had chased him several miles Wright was buried at Edgemont cemetery "Wednesday at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
SUPERINTENDENT RECOyERs

Prof. s. R. Butler, Madison county superintendent of education, has re- covered from severe illness and has resumed his duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
DROWNING OF BOY CALHOUN'S ONLY HOLIDAY TRAGEDY
Youth Loses Life While In Swimming Near
 Jacksonville
ANNISTON BUREAU i THE AGE-HERALD AOntatOu Alb .Julv 4

The only casualty reported in Call houn county on the Fourth of July was the drowning of Cecil Weaver, l6-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Avery Weaver, who got beyond his depth at Ingram's lake, five miles west of Jacksonville, and was drowned just before dark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
LEAVE FOR TEXAS
Marion Woodmen Attending National
 Meeting In San Antonio.

Meeting In San Antonio.
 MARION, Ala, July 4.-(Special.) ) A large number of members of the local camp of Woodmen of the World have departed for the national meet ing of the order, which is being held in San Antonio, Tex. Among those attending the convention are W. NJ. Blsckburn,. Dr. J. E. Young, J. NJ. Rogers. J. c. Nichols, Jimmie Rich ardson. Jeff Blackburn and H. ". Ivey.
 FORMER TEACHERS VISIT
 B. B. Clarkson of Lexington, Va, and Basil M. Parks of Birmingham are visiting Marion this week. Mir. Clarkson was formerly coach of the Marion Institute teams, but Is now coach of Virginia Military institute. MT. Parks Is head of the Birmingham University school, but formerly was a member of the Marion institute faculty.
 QUARTERLY CONFERENCE HELD
 Rev. W. M. Curtis, presiding elder of the Greensboro district Is in Marion to hold the quarterly con- ference of the Marion Methodist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
KIWANIS MEETINC POSTpONED
BISHOP TO PREACH

Right. Rev. William T. Mcdowell, bishop coadjutor of the diocese of Alabama, will conduct the services at Christ Episcopal church next Sun day. While here he will be the guest of MT and Mrs. Henry Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
FOURTH OBSERVED 0UIETLY

The Fourth of July was generally and quietly observed here. Up to a late hour this afternoon the police docket was clean and no accidents had been reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05

shopmen remain of the 1900 who ceased work in the Louisville and Nashville shops here last July. IL is stated that nearly 400 former Louisville and Nashville employees are now at work for a railroad at Little Rock, Ark. Many are working at Pine Bluff, Ark, while others are on railroads through the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
TAKES PAsTEUR TREATMENT

Minor Woodall of Guntersville is taking a Pasteur treatment as the result Cf a peculiar accident. It is said that he was treating sick puppy and allowed some of the saliva from the dogs mouth to get into a
 sore on his hand. The next day the dog died and it's head was sent to the Pasteur institute for examination and Tuesday MT. Woodall received a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
PIG PRODUCTION GROWS

F. W. Gist, federal agricultural statistician, Wednesday announced that survey of hog-producing states just completed by the bureau of agricultural economies of the United States department of agricul- ture indicates a healthy increase in the production of pigs for market in the future. The survey showed tha> the number of pigs farrowed in Ala bama last spring was S1.6 per cent of the number farrowed the preced- ing spring.
 Mir. Gist's report on hog production follows:
 "A pig survey made recently by the bureau of agricultural economies of the United States department of agriculture in the leading hog states, including Alabama, discloses the fact that the number of sows farrowed in this state the past spring was S1.6 per cent of the number farrowed last spring This was fifteen per cent less than the intention to farrow ex- pressed in December of last year, which fell per cent below the far rowing of the spring of 1922. At the same time, hog growers expressed their intention to breed 29 per cent more sows this fall than they did for the fall of 1922. The pigs saved per litter last spring averaged b.9 IS per cent less, or AS pigs per lit ter Spring, in the terminology of pig farrowing, Is December l to June 1, while fall is from June 1 to De- cember 1. The survey indicates for the United States a healthy increase in the production of pigs for future market"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
BETTER SCHOOLS SOUGHT

Following up plans toward gem erally improving Tuscaloosa county public schools, a community meeting was held at Flint Ridge where a one teacher school has been taught In a church building each winter which is expected to result in the material improvement of the school. On the program were: T. w. Smith, county superintendent of education; Miss Frances Clark, supervisor of schools; and c. c. Shotts, supervisor of adult schools. Committees were appointed and plans were made to go to work at once finding out the exact need of the community in order to build a school to meet It's requirements. MT. Shotts put before the audience plans for holding an adult school, and if a sufficient number of pupils agree to attend, a five-week school will be taught, beginning July 23.
 KIWANIS MEETING POSTPONED
 The Kiwanis club dinner meeting was postponed until Thursday on account of the Fourth of July coming on their regular luncheon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
BUSINESS HAL TED
 AS STATE CAPITAL OBSERVES FOURTH
Jubilee Celebration, Arranged By Civic Clubs, Is Attrac-
 ton Of Day
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD danfuar,,aru Ala IuIx- 4

Montgomery quit business Wednes- day and celebrated the 147th ami versary of the signing of the Decla- ration of Independence with a jubi- lee at Oak park. The events were arranged by the civic clubs of Mont gomery, which pooled their interests for the week and acted as hosts for the citizens and visitors.
 Business houses and public build ings were closed throughout the day The capitol was deserted. This was likewise true of the county build ings, federal building and the city hall. No formal exercises were held in the city and the day was devoted entirely to informal celebrations.
 The Russell Mills band of Alex ander City came to Montgomery in automobiles and gave a series of con certs at Oak park, which started during the early morning and contin- ued until late in the day.
 Fireworks were conspicuous by their absence. The city has prohib- ited their use in the downtown sec tions and there was no indication of desire to use them at any point No report of serious accident was made to police during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
MERCHANTS PLAN MEETING
sINGERs ARE. INVITED

c. A. Walker of Sumter county is in the city to extend an invitation to all of the singers in Tuscaloosa county to be guests of the Sumter County Singing association next Sunday in an all-day singing and picnic. A large number of persons lave signified their intention of talk ing part and going to Sumter county in a body, headed by J. F. Shelton, president of the Tuscaloosa County Singing associations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
TWO ARE JAILED

telegram stating that the dog was suffering from rabies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05

did order, there being few accidents considering the large crowd. People were in Troy from Montgomery, Do than, ozark, Andalusia and other towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
TO OPPOSE REPORT

The Alabama public service commits sion will oppose the adoption by the interstate commerce commission of an examiners report In an Ohio case, which the state commissioners have construed as a basis for making in trastate rates higher than interstate rates.
 A. c. Patterson, president of the commission, Wednesday stated that the commission had received informa tion from Washington that the exam iner's report will be presented to the interstate commerce commission.
 The representatives of the state commission at Washington has corf- strued the report as basis by which the remaining authority of the state commission may be removed. Mem bers of the commission have voted unanimously to make protest to the interstate commerce commission, con- tending that rates between points in state should not be higher than rates from points in one state to points in another state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
GREENSHAW CAPTURED
Alleged Escaped Convict Taken By
 Mndisnn Countx Officnra

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, July 4.-(Spe- scial. )-Madison county deputies an nounce the capture of ollie Green shaw, who is said to be a convict who escaped from the Alabama pen itentiary several years ago after serving two years of 2O-year term to which he was sentenced in Nor gan county. Greenshaw was found hiding in the northern part of Mad ison county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-05
DRUID CITY LODGE INSTALLATION |S. LARGELY UNATTENDED
Many Members And Friends Attend Ceremonies Of
 Knights Of PythiaS
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD


 Tuscaloosa lodge, Knights of Py- thias, held a public installation of officers Tuesday night attended by a large number of members and friends. Grand Chancellor Leon Shertzner of Demopolis assisted in the installation and made brief address. Mrs. willie Burns of Bir- mingham, past grand chief of Py- thian Sisters, was here In the inter- est of the organization and Is women signed papers to become members. She made an interesting talk and will return to Tuscaloosa later to was accompanied by her husband, who was a guest of the lodge. Leon Ehlbert Is the new chancellor com mander of the local lodge. A ban quet was served to members and guests.
 MERCHANTS PLAN MEETING
 The Tuscaloosa merchants bureau met Tuesday night and the session was taken up mostly In arranging the get-together meeting at Moore 8 bridge July 29. Two of the speakers selected were Jim Rice, Tuscaloosa attorney, and MT. Massey of the farm bureau, and names of other speakers will be announced later. The merchants who will be host have arranged a plate barbecue to serve 225 guests. Practically every mer- chant in Tuscaloosa will be repre- sented at the gathering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-11-01
Farm and Home League

The October meeting of Farm
and Home League was held at the
c. C.. Wilson house, an all day ses-
sion spent in sewing, with fine pic
mic dinner at noon. The club eX-
tends thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. C. c..
Wilson for their hospitality in per-
mitting the use of their house. We
certainly have reason to look back in
pleasant recollections of our meet
ings OF the past summer. to say
nothing of the good dinners we have
enjoyed. The next meeting will be
at the same place on the afternoon
of Thursday, Nov. 8. Program:
Roll call, to be answered by what
constitutes your favorite recreation;
Does the woman on the farm need
occasionally to get entirely away
from her home and family, Carrie
Ray; Would farmers institute be
an inspiration and uplift to the
community. Mary Wilson; What
kind Of reading do you consider a
help to you physically and mentally.
LOttie Mcdowell; Benefit received
by attending farmers institute at
UniOnyille, Ella Knox; The most
profitable way of spending long win
ter evenings. Ona Warne; Club en-
tertainments for coming winter,
Cassie Whitehouse; surprise num-
Der. Mary Moore, Hazel Warne and
Allie Moore. Let each one bring a
written topic to be used for program
OF the December meeting.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-11-01
NEELYVIILE

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Nc
Connelsville, Mr.. and Mrs. D. r.
Wainwright of Porterville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Noyes, Mrs. Rose Singree
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Spencer
were Sunday guests of Mrs. Belle
Fishers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Ralph spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Obe Nc
Kibben.
Paul Oliver spent Sunday with
Everett and Ivan Moore.
Miss Elma FarnswOrth spent Sun
day with John Robinson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Steward and
son Robert spent Sunday with How
ard Taylor's.
The social at McCarty's Saturday
night was well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Gheen spent
Sunday evening at Mac Mo0re's.
The many friends here of Mrs.
Fred Mummey were shocked to hear
Of her sudden death. We extend
our sympathy to the family.
A number OF the neighbors Of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas Stewart met at their
home Mondays evening, it being a
farewell party. They leave Wednes-
day for Noble county where they
will make their home aa5 n
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gheen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Blackburn
and son were Sunday guests of Mrs.,
Jane Gheen of Neelyville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-11-01
New Era Club

The New Era club met on Mon
LAY afternoon with Mrs. A. Fl. Mer-
Ger. Mrs. B. D. Richardson had a
very interesting paper on the
South American at Home" She
gave an account of the manner of
dress, food, sports, sanitation, ETC.,
with number of incidents relating
to the South Americans.
Mrs. Arrick gave an address on
the subject of Foreign Influence"
in South America. This was fine
presentation of the subject. She
closed with the history OF the Mon
roe Doctrine This subject was dis
cussed in a lively manner, as were
also matters of community interest
which were brought up by the pres
ident.
The most important item of busi-
ness was in regard to the electric
light standards which had been
placed on the school grounds by the
club some years ago. Because of the
failure of the school board to make
use of them they reverted to the
club. The club voted to present the
standards to the town council and
they will be given place on the
public square.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-11-01
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Head Dies

Following an illness of little
over a week from pneumonia, Mrs.
Mary E. Head, aged 72 years, died
Wednesday morning about O'Clock
at her home near the water works
park. She was the widow of He'll
Head, and was the daughter of the
late Jesse and Judith Humphrey
Baker OF this county. She is surviv-
ed by the following brothers and sis
ters: Mrs. Hattie Burgoon of Co
lumbus; Mrs. Cornelia Medley, NAL
ia; Mrs. Eta Warne, GAINESVILLE;
Mr.. Solomon Baker of this place;
Joseph Baker Of Eagleport, and Mil
ton Baker of Visalia, Cal. Mrs.
Louisa Robb, Mrs Margie Gregg
and James Baker, sisters and broth
er, are deceased.
Mrs. Head was a fine woman with
many friends. She was a member
of the M. P. church here and her
funeral will be conducted from that
church Friday at 1870 p. M, by the
pastor, Rev. Walter Wilson. Inter-
ment will be made in the McCon-
nelSville cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-11-01
Died Near Malvern, La.

The death of Horace A. Norton
who was the in his Goth year, oc-
Cured Oct. IL, at his home near
Malvern, Ia. He had lived in and
near Malvern about 81 years. He
was a native Of New York. Mr
Norton was brother-in-law of Mrs.
Geo. E. Savage of this place, the
maiden name of his second wife who
survives him, having been Nannie
McElhose. She was reared in Stock
port vicinity. Besides the wife Mr..
Norton is survived by eight children
of his first marriage.
The deceased was a prominent
Mason and in his prime was lead
er in public enterprises of various
kinds. He helped organize the ag-
ricultural society of his county and
for years was stockholder and Of
ficer in it.