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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
New Englanders Are
 Coming To Alabama

AUBURN, Ala, Nov. 24.-(Spe- cial )-That educational leaders as we'll as other citizens of New England are much impressed with the development in the south and are contemplating removing here was the statement today of Dr. Thomas E. Benner, acting dean of education, Alabama Polytech- nic institute. who has just re- turned from Boston. pr. Benner delivered an address before the New England School Superin- tendents' association and inci- dentally completed his work and passed all examinations for his doctors degree, which will be formerly presented early in 1924.
 pr. Benner said that at least three New England superintend- ents had held conferences with him in regard to possibilities in Alabama. One of these superin- tendents has definitely decided to move to Alabama and will likely locate in Montgomery county as a result of the information which Dr. Benner gave to him.
 pr. Benner said also that great deal of Interest was mani fested in the Muscle Shoals prop osition, this topic being the fa- vorite one in the smoking com pArtments of trains in and out of Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
TO EMPLOY NURsE

JACkSON, AIa., NOV. Z4s-ISpeciaI Leased Wire )-Although thorough canvass of the city has not been made, officials of the Jackson chap ter, American Red Cross, are confi- dent that sufficient money will be realized to employ a full time county health nurse. All physicians of the city have donated literally, among them Dr. G, c. McCreary, formerly of Mobile. who headed the list of patrons and announced himself ready to give more if necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
INTERESTED IN SCHOOL

Prof. H. M. Robertson of Nauvoo was a Jasper visitor today. Prof. Robertson stated that much interest Is being manifested in the mine school which is in progress at Nap vco. The school is being held al night. About 22 miners are attend ing. This school has been put on by the federal board. Prof. Robert son is teaching mathematics and J. F. Ogwin mining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
 ARE DISTRIBUTED.
Will Be Ready For Use Of Walker County Students
 December l
JASPER BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD ! .Iaaner Ala NnY. 2A

The state and county libraries of Walker county have been received by the superintendent and are being dis trlbuted to the various schools of the county so they can De ready for use by December 1. There will be a number of circulating libraries ready for use in the county schools in few weeks. The children arc inter ested in securing young peoples cer- already read five boo ks fort h eyear already read five books for the year and are now ready for their certifi- cates. Last year, according to state ment by Miss Lawson, the county authorities of Walker county issued 1,511 young peoples certificates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PLAN UNION SERyTCEs

Union Thanksgiving services will be held il- the First Methodist church by the First Presbyterian, First Bap- tist and Methodist church Thanks giving morning. Dr. Charles M. Boyd of the First Presbyterian church will deliver the Thanksgiving ser mon. A special musical program vii be rendered. The usual Thanks giving service will be held at Christ Episcopal church, conducted by the rector. Rev. Donaldson Ellis. The day will be rendered. The usual Thanks all business houses have agreed to close all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
EMPLY TRAFFIC OFFICER
State Highway To Union Springs
 Nearing Completion

UNION SPRINGS, Ala, Nov. 24.- Special lowing to the prevalence of carelessness in auto traffic, Mayor G. M. Edwards has secured traffic officer and from now on will enforce the laws with regard to persons un- der 15 years old driving cars, also parking and speed limits. Union Springs never has had serious ac- cident, but fortunately a number of narrow escapes and the city is de- termined to avoid all such, if pos- sible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
FOOD EXPERT VISITS

MONTEVALLO, Ala, Nov. 24.- Especial. )-Mrs. Frances Y. Cline, the educational field agent for the Gen esse Food Products of LeRoy, N. Y., has been a visitor to the home economies department of Alabama college this week, making many in teresting demonstrations in salads, desserts, and invalid cookery before the students of the college and the housekeepers of Montevallo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PECANs WORTH BIG MONEY

UNION SURINGS, Ala. Nov 24.- Especial Leased Wire.)-Farmers of Bullock county are getting a good price for their pecan crop this year. The nuts are being gathered and mark eted in large quantities and from all indications there will be a full crop. There are many large groves in Bullock county some of them containing as many as 1,500 trees and the nuts grown in this vicinity grade from the small seed varieties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
NAMED REGISTRAR

Mrs. A. E. Singleton was recently appointed to the board of registrars for Bullock county and has the dis tinction of being the first woman ap- pointed here. Mrs. Singleton's ap- pointment comes as a reward for a lifetime of activity in civic and so- cial club work and her appointment is popularly received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
HEADS KlWANIS CLUB
officers Chosen For Civic Organiza.
 tiOn At Andalusia

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Nov. 24.--(Spe- cial.)-R. N. Mcleod was today elect ed president of the Andalusia Xii wanis club; J. T. Brown. first vice president; H. J. Brogden, second vice president; R. B. Sims, secre- tary and treasurer; T. G. Conner, trustee, and board of directors composed of c. A, O'Neal, chairman, J. F. Davis. Roy May, Robert S. Reid, Marion D. Taylor. The above named officers were elected unanimously, they being the names appearing on the report of 8 special nomination committee, which report was adopt ed by exclamation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ROAD TAX FIXED
Each Person In Line For Duty Must
 Pay $T.5O In Marion

HAMILTON. Ala, Nov. 24.-(Spe- cial.)-The Marion county commis- sioners court In session this week changed the road law by placing a per capita tax of $7.5O per year on those in line for road duty and also placed a road tax on lumber wagons and trucks based on tonnage. It Is believed that the county will have better roads under the new system than the old one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
OBTAINS CHILDREN

The supreme court of Alabama last May rendered a decision in the Bas- den divorce suit, giving the mother, Mrs. Edith Basden of Sheffield, GUS tody of her children. Cornelius and Mildred Not obtaining custody of the children, Mrs. Besden petitioned the supreme court for possession and the court Friday issued papers in- structing the sheriff of Colbert coun- ty to deliver the children to the mothers care, which he did this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
BOOSTS ATTENDANCE

In order to stimulate attendance at the rural schools of the county the superintendent of education is con- ducting attendance contests in which each shool of the county will take a part. The winner for october was the Guantts Quarry school and the school will be presented with a beau tiful picture at very early date. At this time the Sylacauga Exchange club will furnish the school with a nrngram and a sneaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
J. LISTER HILL

agent for Perry county, made en- thusiastic talks indorslng the plan.
 The board of directors Is composed of C. c. Clay, Demopolis; w. D. Null, Demopolis; H. H. Whitfield, De- mopolis; M. c. Flowers, Livingston; B. NJ. Hixon, Greensboro; D. M, Rancher, Marion, and J. L. Thornton, Boligee.
 w. D. Null is president; C. c. Clay. vice president, and Henry J. Whit field, secretary y-treasurer. The new Association will be ready for busi- ness at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
DIRECTORS TO MEET

Directors of the Chamber Of Conn merce will meet Monday night and take up number of propositions for proposed new industries for this city There are several large northern concerns seeking information about Tuscaloosa. The matter of placing welcome signs along the highways oi Tuscaloosa will also come up fo1 consideration, besides other things oi lesser importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PAVING Is PUSHED

Tuscumbia, county seat of Colbert county, has recently spent $125,o00 for street paving and has s171,000 to be used for further paving. The city is also building a new high school building at a cost of s125,o00. Tho First National bank of Tuscumbia Is erecting a new building on Main street at a cost of $60,000. Many new residences are being erected in Tus- cum bia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
RIG MEETING HELD

The largest get-together meeting in the history of the First Baptist church of Jasper was held Friday
 night from [ to g o'clock. All the Baptist people in Jasper were m vited. A splendid program was car Yied out. Albert Russell served as master of ceremonies. A feature of the meeting was ladies' quartet and the double male quartet which gave several selections of religious songs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
SEEK FARM INSTITUTE

The Union Springs Exchange club went on record today as favoring di- versified farming and stated that they would soon take steps to secure the coming of a farm institute for Union Springs for an entire week this winter. The work will be under the direction of H. s. Mobley. the famous farm speaker, who was here last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
4 RECEIVE CREDITS

Of the 41 who received credits at the school of training for Sunday school teachers and workers, which closed Friday night at the First Methodist church, one was from the Episcopal church, two from the First Presbyterian church, and the others Methodists. When those taking the courses have completed the r. courses they will be given gold seal diplomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
COURSES CONDUCTED

pr. James S. Thomas of the Uni versitv of Alabama and Miss Cora F. Bratton of Florence Normal were in Jasper today to conduct the teachers extension work in Walker county. Much interest is being shown in these courses by the teachers. Of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
MUSIC CLUB ENTERTAINED

sYLACAUGA, Ala, Nov. 24.-(spe- ciaL)-The Sylacauga Music club members were guests of Mrs. T. " Knight recently, aand a busy session was enjoyed by those present. The program consisted of greetings from the president, Mrs. Langley, and se- lections, vocal and instrumental, by others. The hostess served a delight full salad course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
scHooLs GIFT FLAGS

Through the activities of the coun- ty board of education and the county superintendent every school in the county has received flag and they will display them for educational week. Leaflets from the American Legion on how to display and respect the flag were mailed to each school vx,ith their flag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CANE CROP FINE

GEORGIANA, Ala, Nov. 24.-(Spe- cial Leased e.)-The cane crop is very fine in this section. The dry weather has been favorable and the quality of syrup is excellent. Many farmers have lot of last years s crop still on hand, and an unusually full crop of new syrup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ALABAM|AN TO BE
 TRIED IN NORF OLK
Fred ConIey Of Near Muscle Shoals Charged With Hav-
 ing Slain His Wife
- MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

The trial of Fred Conley In connec- tion with the killing of his wife in Norfolk, Va, whose throat was cut with a razor September 1, will be called Monday. Ills defense will be insanity, 1t is stated. Conley was reared near Brick in this county, and is well known in this section. He served in the World war. H W. Conley, father of the young man, left Thursday night for Norfolk to be present at the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
DEMONSTRATES CuLLING

J. ". Sartain, county farm demon stration agent, held chicken culi- ing demonstration on the pubic square here this afternoon. Several poultry raisers from different sec tions of the county attended and brought poultry with them. MT. Sartain gave talk on poultry rais- n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
NEGRO WOMEN HELD

Clara Mays and Edith Smith, ne- groes, who were with John Swain, negro, when he was sshot by a white man in Sheffield lew nights ago, have been arrested on warrants charging vagrancy and are confined in the Colbert county jail in Tuscum- bia. The man who shot Swain has not been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
SHIPMENT DELAYED

forwarded to the Baptist orphanages Friday was delayed and will not be sent until early next week Dr. Dawson and his committee had labored hard get the box car ready by Friday, but the delay was un- aVoidable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
COMPLETING HIGHWAY

The state aid highway, to connect Union Springs with Montgomery, is being completed rapidly, some 800 tons of gravel are being hauled daily on trucks and about a sixth to one- eighth of road is laid daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
DIES IN GEORGIA

Mrs. Maude Walden of Sheffield re- ceived a telegram this morning an- nouncing the death of her sister, Mrs. Lela Young. who died Friday night at her home in LaGrange, Ga. The body will be brought to Sheffield for in ferrnenf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
rHEATRE ATTRACTION

Union Springs enjoys the distinc- tion of being the first city to have a specially adapted building for pie ture shows in Alabama. The Strand theatre, under recent management, has installed new player piano and organ combined, which is controlled electrically from the operators room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
RIG WOLF KILLEn

A large male wolf was killed about twelve miles from Tuscaloosa, neari the Watermelon road, Friday morn- in after 1t had been hunted for sev eral days by people of the community with a pack of dogs. The animal had killed several goats, calves and otter small animals. Before the calf was killed by the wolf, the mother put up a game fight to save her off, spring and was injured in the bat tie. This was said to have been the first wolf killed in Tuscaloosa coun- ty in several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
LIQUOR CAPTURED

Sheriff Luther Boyd and his depu- ties captured about 10 gallons of wildcat whisky near Haleyville this week. They found the whisky Tn jugs and bottles concealed under a dwelling and in a field nearby. No arrests have been made as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
KICKED BY MULE

Lee Downey, a farmer of Gamble Mines, seven miles northwest of here, was kicked by a mule this morning The animal kicked MT. Dowtey In the face, knocking several teeth out. He was taken to a Birmingham hospital and it Is feared the blow will prove to be serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
TAKES CHARGE OF CHURCH

Rev. D. E. Mason of Tennessee, with his family, has moved to Fort Deposit, where he will have charge of the Church of Christ. His first sermon preached here to a congre- gation, which filled the large church to it's capacity, was conceded to be a masterpiece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
NIEETING P0STpoNEn

The luncheon meeting of Tusca- ' loosa post. T. F. A., was postponed from last Friday and will be held next Friday night, November 30. A good program is being arranged and meeting full of interest is planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
DIR. NEWFIEID To BREACH

pr. Morris Newfield of Birmingham will preach at Temple Emanu- EI Sunday night. A special meeting ot the congregation will be held In the afternoon. pr. Newfield is fre- quent visitor to Tuscaloosa and his discourses are always heard by large crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
NE W AIMS HOUSE
 SITE PURCHASED
Tuscaloosa County Board Of Revenue Buys 246 Acres
 Four Miles From City
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ]
Tuscaloosa, Ala. Nov. 24 ]


 The count.- board of revenue at it's meeting Thursday purchased the old Dargen place, four and one-half miles from Tuscaloosa, on the Hargrove road, to be used for the new aims house. The place contains 246 acres, the purchase price being $13,530. A large, modern brick building will be erected to be used for the inmates. There is large amount of graveling sand on the property which Ill be utilized for road building. Fifteen sites were considered by the board The old aims house on the Birming ham road was recently sold to the state for use of the Bryce hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
STREETS BEING REPAIRED

w. B. Crum and l.. S. Golson are busy this week with force of hands, mules and wagons placing the streets of Fort Deposit in first class shape. Rogers street is being wid- ened at the intersection of East and West Pollard,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PAsTOR ACCEPTs CALI

ENTERPRISE, Ala, Nov. 24.-(Spe- al)-Rev. s. F. Lowe of Dawson, Ga, has accepted a call to the pas torate of the First Baptist church of Enterprise. He will arrive here about the first of the year. He comes highly recommended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25

Rev. J. NJ Stoney. Anniston, anc Rev. E. c. Seaman. Gsdsden, will hold special services here Sunday I afternoon at 8:S0 o'clock at St l Peters Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
rrnCuIT CnIINT SET

The non-jury term of circuit court has been set for December $. Cases in equity have been set for the first day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
W. G ACKER VISITS

TALLADEGA, Ala, Nov. 24.-(Spe- cial)-W. c. Acl1er of Lincoln. who celebrated his ninetieth anniversary 1 recently, was a visitor to Talladega | this wec=.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
Sure Way to
 Remove Pimples
The Action of Stuart's Calcium Waters Is Direct to the Skin, Where They Work to Clear It and Remove
 Facial Blemishes

Lots of girls are fashionably slim and are pretty, all except a skin, rashed with pimples. No face cream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ITO PURCHASE JERSEYS

Three moe tings will be held in this county Monday for the purpose Of discussing plans for the purchase of carload of Jersey cows for El- more county. The meeting at We tumpka will be at 9:30 a. m. Eclectic at 10 a. m. at Tallassee at 2:30 D. m Mir. l.. T. Wells, county agent of Lee county, together with Elmore's agent, MT. IT. NJ. Lewis, will make talks at these meetings, showing the farmers the advantages of the Jersey for this section. So far, Fillmore county tops the list of the counties in the state for number of bales of cotton raised or number of pounds of seed cotton per acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
NEW PASTOR COMES

MONROEVILLE, Ala, Nov. 24.- Special Leased Wire )-Rev. J. L. White of Moundsville will succeed Rev. A. E. Shafer as pastor of the Monroeville Methodist church. This is Rev Shafer's fourth year here. He will take charge of the Florala- Lockhart pastorates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25

Ozark citizens are gratified to learn that this place was selected as the next meeting point of the South Alabama Methodist conference. It has been more than 20 years since Ozark had the pleasure of entertain ing this group of Alabama ministers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25

Latest ginning figures from the census bureau indicated that the Monroe county crop exceeded first estimates by 2,000 bales. The crop will probably reach 10000 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25

L. W. Snellgrove, we'll known ,citi- zen, who recently underwent an op- eration for appendicitis, is recovering rapidly at Dothan, according to word received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
es O1uanize S4O 600 Cope1tiue Marketing Association
ELECTED MARSHAL
T. S. Robbins Named Wetumpka
 Town Officer

WETUMPKA, Ala. Nov. 24.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)--T. S. Robbins has been unanimously elected marsha of Wetumpka by the city council. lie will fill the place of T. F. Huff, re- signed MT. Robbins has~been acting marshal for the past week and was town marshal for several years un- der 6 previous administration. Mir Huff, recently resigned. has taken a position with the Alabama Power company at Cherokee Bluff.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
MRS. GELDERT TO HELP
JUDGE SAFETY LESSONS
Named on Board to Decide Con-
test for Teachers of
Country.

Mrs. Louis y. Geldert, national
president of the League of American
Penwomen, will serve with Dr. A b
Meredith. commissioner of education
for Connecticut and DR.. Ernest Ham
lin Abbott. editor of The Outlook, as
national board of judges for the
contest on safety lessons conducted
for teachers in America.
Some fifty thousand lessons have
been submitted to the highway edu-
cation board. out of which. through
a process of elimination. forty-nine
have been selected to be presented
to the national judges for the deci-
sion as to the best three. The prizes
awarded will be furnished by the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber of Com
merce and consists of a check for
$500, with a trip to Washington from
any section of the country in which
the teacher winning may reside, first
prize; a check for $500. second prize
a check for 5000. third prize.
A safety contest for the pupils will
essays. Out of the 425.00O of such
essays submitted. 47S will be selected
and awarded prizes in cash with ac-
companying medals of gold. silver
and bronze. This is the second year
that the National Automobile Cham
ber of Commerce and the Highway
education board have conducted
these contests and awarded these
prizes. amounting to thousands OF
dollars, to inculcate in the minds OF
the children the methods and objects
of care and the observance of safety
laws.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
RESERVE OFFICERS
SEE SHAM BATTLES
Regulars Stage Exhibition
Warfare at Meade for
Benefit of Students.

Regulars will stage a series OF sham
battles at Camp Meade this week 10
show the reserve officers of the 80th
and s9th divisions and the non -divi-
sional group how the various military
units maneuver in actual warfare.
The first of the series began with an
artillery attack, the batteries of the
9Th Field Artillery participating.
Yesterday afternoon the reserve Of
ficers watched an infantry company
in attack, and this afternoon they
will observe a company on the de-
fense. The biggest battle of the series
"a battalion attack of 500 men--will
be staged tomorrow. Tin heimeted
and aided by every accompaniment OF
modern warfare, the soldiers will
show the reservists how they "go over
the top" Airplanes and tanks viii!
also he used.
Last evening Capt. Frank A. Frost
had his wife and little daughter Jean
out to the camp. Little Jean. who is
five years old. vamped her way into
the hearts of the campaigners of the
S0th Division. Several overtures were
made making TO the adoption of the
little miss as the mascot of the divi-
sion. These overtures were successful
until nightfall. when the Sandman" took
the center of the stage and little Jear
lost interest in everything else. Maj
James II. Tierney also had Mrs
Tierney out as his guest
Lieut.. Col. Joseph Hammond Bryan
1914 Connecticut avenue. has beer
promoted to colonel in the Medica
Officers Reserve Corps.
Several of the reserve officers Of tn.
division have applied for examination
with a view of being promoted to tn
next higher grade The first office
TO be called before the board was SeconC
Lieut. Willis J. Plummer of the 31Stl
Infantry Lieut.. Plummer appeare
Evening star., 1923-08-22
Manuel Herrick
Silenced by Fine
Threat in Court

Justice Bailey of the District
Supreme Court had to threaten
Manuel Herrick. former repre-
sentative from Oklahoma. who is
suing for $4,000 heart balm from
Miss Ethelyn Chrane, with a con-
tempt-of-court fine to keep him
within the bounds of court pro-
cedure today. Herrick insisted on
addressing the court. out of order,
and Justice Bailey repeatedly had
told him to sit down. Finally the
justice. losing patience, told Her
rick he would hold him in con-
tempt if he did not conform to
court etiquette.
The threat had the desired ef-
feet. and Herrick took his seat. He
was opposing a motion of Attor-
ney Andrew Y. Bradley. for the
young woman. to eNpunse from
the record portions of replica
tion made by Herrick to her plea
OF justification for refusing to
marry him. The court directed
that certain portions OF Herrick's
statement be stricken out. but
allowed other portions to stand.