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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
LYNCHINGS FOR YEAR SHOW BIG DECREASE
Mississippi And Florida Lead,
 While Alabama Has Two

NEW YORK, Dec 21-Lynchings in the United States during 1923 numbered 26 against 61 lin 1922, the National Association for the AL vaneement of Colored People an- nounced today. The decrease was laid to agitation for a federal anti lyafhlng law and the northward mil sratinn of negroes
 Mississippi and Florida were re- ported to lead with five ,lynchings .eaeh. Georgia was listed with four. Oklahoma three. and Arkansas, Ala hama and Texas two each. Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia each had one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
GIVE CHRISTMAS BANQUET

The local Woco Pep company gave it's annual Christmas banquet Thurs day night to employees of the com pany, 30 guests being present. Ihe ae banouet took place in the new $15,0o0 Woco Pep building on Twenty first street. The manager, James Robert son, acted as toastmaster. Among the visitors present from out Of the city were Thad Holt, Charles Arm strong, E. l.. Lindsay of the Woco Pen company in Birmingham and w. IT Ijvineston and B. T. Harris of the Pen companY at Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
SALE OF STAMPS

The Tuscaloosa county tuberculosis league has received about $500 from the sale of Christmas stamps. A large number of the stamps were sent 10 residents of the county with the re- quest that they return the stamps or the money for them, but the price has not been received from all of them at the headquarters of the league here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

A Christmas program was rendered today at the weekly luncheon of the Rotary club. Two short addresses were given by Lucian Jones and Sid ney Preston on. Why They Chose Their Profession" A musical Dro- gram was rendered by Mrs. Sartain Mrs. Amos and Mrs. Moody. A Christmas tree was the feature, each one present receiving a gift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
FRESHMEN WIN CONTEST

The two home economic classes of the Walker county high school have been conducting a contest which the freshmen won by two points. The sophomores entertained the fresh men girls at the school building this afternoon. All the displays the classes made the first term were shown at the hall. Refreshments were served on this occasion. Miss Dorothy Mason, teacher of the home economies department, was congratu- lated on her efforts in this work in the high school here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
MRS. TOE DIES

Mrs. Ida Mae Toe, 32, died at her home at Bank, this county, Thursday after a short &llness and is survived by her husband and one child. The funeral took place Friday afternoon from Rock Bluff church and the in terment followed in the church bury ing ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
BOWLS IS PAID

The J. T. Horne Veneering com pany of Tuscaloosa has just paid it's employees $3,500 in bonuses. There are 60 employees at the plant of the company and they are about equally divided between whites and blacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
T. +. BRosIUs SPEAKS

J. B. Brosius, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the meeting of the Lions club Thursday afternoon. His subject was activities of the club and activities of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
w. B. ENGLEBERT DEAD

W. B. Englebert, "A, died at o'clock Friday morning at his home in Rosedale. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the residence and interment took place in Ever green cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
HOLD CHRISTMAS TREE

The Jamison public school held it's annual Christmas tree Thursday at the school. A large number was pres ent and the affair was greatly en- joyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
STILL SMASHED

A still, 2S gallons of whisky and about 700 gallons of beer were taken in the Cross Roads beat Friday aft ernoon. The still was a queer look ing copper box, six feet long, three feet wide and one foot high. It was anproximately 10O- gallon capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
NEW SCHOOL COMPLETED

The new $35.O00 school building in West Jasper was completed today and will have it's formal opening on Wednesday, January 8. This new building is up-to-date in every re- spect and will meet the needs of the West Jasper village, which is a sub division of Jasper. West Jasper cit izens are proud of this new build
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
w. F. GRIFFIN sUCCUMBs

w. F. Griffin, 72. passed away at his home at Rock Springs near here at l o'cl&k Friday morning. The body willWbe forwarded to Marion, Ala, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

yt-.- - lion as whole was practically ended ana discussions and lectures on spe- clal phases of agriculture occupied tho remainder of the afternoon.
 Meeting Closes.
 The meeting closed Immediately following the reading and acceptance or the reports of the various commit tees: Efforts to extend the general session into Saturday to afford dis cusslon of several problems not on the program failed as the men were plainly anxious to return to their respective homes in time to finish day.
 supplementary reports showed that the Alabama farm bureau has grown in the matter of fertilizer sales. 700 per cent in the last four years. Res olutions commenting the press of the state for it's interest in agriculture were adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
PLAN WHITE ICHRIsTw.s
PLAN BIG TREE

Ine Christian church will observe nnite Chrlstmas with a program Sum- day night, according to o. II. Sherrer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Poly community is making plans tc nave the largest Christmas tree in tnat section, according to M. D Sanks' pastor of the Poly Baptist church, and it will be held Saturday evening at the Poly school buildine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
CLOSE FOR CHRIsTwAs

All the schools in the county turned out today for the Christmas holidays The teachers left for their homes in different sections of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
DISTRICT NO. ?

Votes Coleman Mrs. A. E.. 2d St. Arlington Pl 5s42 s2o Thomas Mrs. L. A., 25s1 10th St. Ensley. .46746so meDonad Mrs J. H., 634 44th St., Fairfield. .s,4ss5O0 reace' niarion, l02 Almond w. E. .3,476,56u Smh S1a Mrs M Claude 1918 9th Ave- Bessemer .14s77Oo ruier hifs: T. J 5l2 Alabama Ave, W. E. ,23O,O9O Wester' iois I'll 18th St., Ensey. ,T7O DiSon Gertrude. 1044 Aois Ave. .........1,135,730 Tiartih Louise SID w. Sth Ave. .......... 949, ,99O I'ohe hirs. l. M 2532 19th St., Ensey .845,820 Lee, Mary VI Princeton Ave. SIG, TOO turner, Mrs d. i 2l00 Lee Ave. West End. .7842 200 bonauraht Win l104 Tuscaloosa. .647S 500 atnorews, Louse. 323l Bess. Blvd. $40 760 Waggoner w. 44l2 Orange Ave. South .... 62s 110 freeman Mrs T. c.. 2O3 Crews St. 1894 $40 Em' Mrs W. c., AIS 9th Ave, Bessemer. :. 9,200 Sehey Mrs Laura 23O 18th St., S. Bessemer. 72360
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
GIVE s1oO FOR FUND

A feature of the luncheon of the campaign workers at noon was ap- pearance of members of the Ku KluX Klan wearing their robes who sol- emnly went to Judge John G. Key and presented him an envelope. When opened it was found that the envelope contained S100 cash with the request that it be placed in the campaign fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
HOSPITAL CAMP PAIGN IN
 TROY GOES OVER TOP
$1,6S7 More Than Quota Raised In Drive For Masonic Hospital

TROY, Ala, Dec. 21.-(Special Leased Wire )-Workers in the cam paign to lift the indebtedness from the Masonic hospital are jubilant Not only was the amount desired raised but s1,6S7 more than had been planned for was subscribed. The campaign closed with the noon luncheon Friday.
 w. R. Flory, who has directed the campaign stated that he was more than pleased with the outcome. L. E. Gellerstedt, the associate chair man, stated that not only had the debt been lifted from the hospital but enough had been subscribed to pay the incidental debts of the cam paign and for the shrinkage of the fund. Former Governor Henderson, chairman of the campaign expressed himself as much pleased with the re- suit and gave to the workers the credit for its success. The total amount collected was $23,017.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

A Burroughs adding machine was used in totaling the votes of the club members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
DISTRICT NO. 4

Votes Tinney. Mrs. Q, w.. Talladega. 10 o,os2,45o Walker, Mrs. V. E.. Acmar ,661'sS0 Clark, Mrs. M. E., Alexander City. 8 .639'I4O harden, Mrs, John, Goodwater. 8, 1909, 100 Smith, Mrs. Walker. Linevile. .2,S16,29O Sates' J. A., Coiumbiana. .2.743.7SO yam. Mrs. faui D., Anniston. ... 2.604,70 heu, Maggie' Dadevllie .2.479,120 hoilsnd' Mrs. W. S., Attalla. ..... .2.371 .9SO irving, Mfs. J. l., Gadsden. ...... 2, 2,133,51 Clayton. DeLera, Ft Payne. e....,,.1' '0S1'S00 Lowry. Mrs. H. O., Oneonta a..'SS6'760 Brown, w. A., Edwardsville. .804'o00 Buttram, W. w., Rt. l, Springvile. .799, ,43O 1ordah Mrs. J. w., Ashland. .75S,S1O 1.s. Lowie. nirs. Cora D., Piedmont. .. .66S,4 M mtcnel, Lola, Syiacauga ..647.20O riorey, Mrs. ". d., Vincent. .582, $40 Ma1k,n, Mrs, Ruth, St. Clair Spgs .547,0 ~ MMchiooon, May, Calera .......... .53S, ,23O Shelton. E. E., Brookville. ....... .477,65O Shepard, R. C., Jr. Opelika .452'140
 reety' Nora, Coilinsville ..........396,25O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Winners of the Four Capital Award.

Mrs O. w. Tdega lin the the period is winner of the Cleveland - -
  the period the o the touring
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-04-19
CLOSE DEAL TO FINANCE
THE PIONEER MINING CO.
CUT THREE VEINS ON GROUP OF
CLAIMS ON BEAVER-ARE
NEAR cARBoNlTE

Herman Marquardt, secretary of
the Pioneer Mining company, this
week received the following wire from
H. b. Kingsbury who is now in New
York: Have closed deal and every
thing looks favorable" The deal
mentioned refers to financial arrange
ments for the development of the Pio-
neer No further details have been
received, but this is accepted as posi-
tive assurance that funds will be
forthcoming to speed up the work,
which is already proceeding to a linn
tied extent. The Pioneer is on the
west side of Beaver creek, near Car
bonte, and joins the Ray-Jefferson
on the west and is believed to have
the jefferson Callahan vein as
well as two other parallel veins. The
property is within a few hundred feet !
of the Beaver creek branch of the o.
w. r. & n
A crosscut is now being run to the
main vein which is believed to be
Identical with the Ray-Jefferson, the
distance being about 1900 feet In
reaching this vein two others will be
mt which, while not as large as the
bird. have favorable indications OF
ore. The crosscut is in some
hing over 100 feet. and now that fin
Lncial arrangements for development
AVE been completed, an increased
orce will soon be employed and the
work. will proceed rapidly.
Following are the officers and di-
ectors of the Pioneer company: DR..
- F. Hanson, president; sam II. Linn,
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-04-19
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS TO
REGlSTER-DO 1T NOW

Registration for the city election
next Tuesday is very light indi-
eating a lack of interest on the
part of taxpayers quite surprising
in view of the Importance of the
question which viii he submitted
to the voters as well as the con-
test for the office of city clerk.
You can not vote if You do not
register for this election. There is
only one place to register and that
is at the office of the city clerk in
the Ryan hotel building. The
registration books will close sat
urday evening. leaving only two
more days i'm which TO register.
DO it now
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-04-19

vice president; Herman MarQuardt,
secretary treasurer The other two
directors are Mike Murray, superin-
tendent Of the Morning, and o. H.
Linn.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-04-19

II is an old superstition among ac-
tors that eminent members of the
profession die in groups of three.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-04-19

a large Kansas City hotel was the
first in America to have its kitchen
and dining room on the top floor
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-04-19
CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS
PAVING MAIN HIGHWAY
commissioners AND FEDERAL
ENGINEERS MEET IN sPo-
KANE TOMORROW.

Tomorrow in Spokane James II
Taylor John Wood and d. w. Price
county commissioners, and Harry A.
Rogers, county recorder and clerk OF
the board will confer with federal
government engineers in regard to
paving the North Pacific highway.
more commonly called the Yellowstone
trail across this county II is not ex-
pected of course that the commission
ers are disposed to take any definite
steps in that direction at this time;
rather the conference is for the pur-
pose of enabling thes representatives.
of the government and of Shoshone
county to exchange views on pro-
ject which should eventually be taken
up and put through II is understood
that the policy of the government is
strongly in favor of paving and is
ready to meet the county more than
half way in carrying the expense II
is believed that the commissioners of
this county individually are favorable
to paving the road, for they more
than anyone else, realize the endless
expense of maintenance under pres
ent conditions and that year after year
practically the same expense must be
met 1t is evident that this endless
chain process will continue until the
main highway across the county is
given a hard surface that will stand
the wear and tear of traffic PAVING
the road would cost a large sum and |
would OF course involve the issuance |
of bonds to provide the county's share |
of the expense. but it is a proposition
which eventually must be met and it
is a good thing to begin thinking about
il now.
Road More Costly Now.
1t is probable that few people real
ize the heavy cost OF road improve
ments now, most of which is applied
to the main highway In these days L
there is a persistent demand to reduce
expense and keep out of debt. but
little investigation will show that so
far as this county and road improve 5
ments are concerned the way to re- 5
duce expenses is to go in debt Dur 5
ing the past ten years this county has =
received from all sources for road |
purposes in round figures $3.50, 900, be- y
ing at the rate of 500. 600 year. prac- |
tically all of which was spent for road \
improvements, betterments and re- \
pairs. If this county should Join the
ederal government in paving the
main highway it would probably be
necessary to bond the county for $780,
'0O the rate of interest on which
would be not more than per cent. 1
probably less. This would mean an
interest payment of $4,000 year
Md to this $4,000 a year as sinking
und. making $4,000 a year This is
ot as much as the county is now pay
ng to maintain the road across the
ounty an expense that would tef-
innate if the road is paved. Subtract
ne $4,000 for interest and sinking
md from the $4,000 raised annually
'r road purposes and there is $4,000
~ to be used in building and main !"
lining other county roads. In ten
ears the sinking fund would wipe ont II
he bonded debt Thus on the present
lsis of road income the county could IN
rry its share of the expense of paw HI
s without increasing the tax levy. III
10
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22

The mercury dropped over night from 10 degrees to four above here The commercial peach crop was 90 per cent wiped out Plums were killed as were early cherries and other small fruits. Strawberries were badly dam aged. Early apples were hurt. although George Appleby. one of the biggest local growers. declared his Jonathans not injured.
 Prof. l. k. Cooper placed the dam age to .Ionathans and Grimes Golden apples at from 15 to 25 per cent of the crop, and to strawberries at from 10 to 20 per cent. No damage was done to cane fruits or to grapes, he said. The apple crop was expected to net S722 300 this year and the strawberries S236.1OO. The cherry crop. which averages S1SG000. has been damaged third in the opinion of some. The grape crop is expected to net S4S,0O0, and the blueberries, raSpberries and other small fruits about $26,7S0. The peach crop of the state, which Professor Cooper believes to have been killed. nets growers about
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22
DAMAGE PUT
 AT MILLION
Entire Peach Crop Reported Ruined Throughout State.
 Strawberries Suffer

Little Rock. Ark. March 19.-As- cording to the best information re ceived in Little Rock tonight from north and northwest Arkansas, the extreme cold weather of last night did incalcuable damage to the fruit crop in that section of the state. The peach crop was the hardest hit by the cold
 Charles $. Bouton. agricultural sta tistician for the bureau of crop esti- mates, said early today:
 "All trees in bud will undoubtedly he killed if exposed to anything in the neighborhood Of II degrees and most of the peach crop is in bud, the probabilities are disastrous, Buds that are swollen but not yet open, will also be killed. Only dormant buds will re main unharmed
 This will probably save the apple crop, as practically none are in blos- som at this early time Strawberry, plum and cherry blossoms that are open will also probably be killed. In some sections the fruit may be saved, due to pockets of warm air" Mir. Bouton stated.
 Fayetteville. Ark, March 19-More than $1,O00,000 damage to the fruit crop of Washington and Benton coun- ties resulted from last nights freeze, according to the estimate of fruit men here.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22
MORE OIL
 ACTIVITY HERE
Much Development Going on in Nevada County, and
 Interest Increases.

The Steel and Sandlin well. near Irma. which went over the casing i'll heads last week, and which was eS- timated to be good for TOO barrels. was sanded over last Thursdar, and since that time no oil has comt from the hole.
 Work of erecting earthen tanks to care for the oil have been going on the past week, and when the liner is cleaned and the flow again started, oil scouts predict the well will uroduce 1000 barrels.
 The well is 1,175 feet deep, with the liner resting on the rock. Gas pressure is increasing and a continual rumbling can be heard half mile from the we'll. An analysis of the oil from this and the Ames & Zingg well, in 11-14-21, shows it to be high grade lubricating oil with little gasoline or kerosene.
 The Kanark Oil Company's test, in l 21-13-21, has suspended operations for lack of fuel II. NJ. Straughan, driller, says he is inTrinity formation at ,, % feet and contemplates changing from rotary to standard rig on account of the extreme hard formation at this depth. This test will go 4O0O feet if necessary. This well is in the old county seat town of RosSton.
 The Roxanna company this week purchased 240 acres within three miles of the Steel X Sandlin we'll and will make locations for two tests within the next 10 days The Magnolia com pany has secured 20 acres southeast of the producer and will make tests soon. EctOr X Nagle of Shreveport are blocking acreage in the Martin set clement northeast of Mt. Olive, in 9-13- 30 fer a test. and other Shreveport interests. throhgh NJ. Orr, are block ] ing acreage in sections 2G and ?. in 12-21, for tests. Lyke Watkins, drill l ing for Hunter in 11-14-21. 3-4 of q mile southeast of the Amcs & Zingg producer. is down 2,200 feet.
 The Haskell interests test oil well, in 19-14-22, near Prescott, is down about 900 feet. it was said today The drillers expect to reach the 1,2O0-foot depth this week. It was at 1,2OO feet that Lyke Watkins recently completed well in this county.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22
SMALL ATTENDANCE AT
 COMMERCE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce met in regular session last Thursday evening, and notwithstanding the fact that there were many questions of vital importance to be brought before the Chamber, only a few members were present
 The secretary stated there were some propositions being considered for the erection of a modern hotel for Prescott w l.. Britt is contemplating erecting a building on lots recently purchased from the Weeks estate, and the secretary stated he might erect q hotel building, if he could secure need ed assistance
 Secretary Hamby also reported he had conferred with an official of the American Railway Express Go, and that Prescott business houses would have use of another train for express during the summer, and possibly dur
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22
$33220,000.

Pine Bluff, Ark, March 19.-Con- siderable damag eis believed to have been done to the strawberry crop in Jefferson County, according to officers of the Strawberry Growers Associa- ton. About 200 acres of strawberries are ill cultivation in this county and last week it was reported that most of them were in bloom. Further dam age is feared because of prospects for a heavy frost tonight
 Nashville Ark, March 19.-The thermometer registered 15 degrees this morning. the codest day we have had here ill three years and the coldest ever known after the middle of March. There is much concern over the safe ty of the peach crop, as the Elbertas were just blooming out.
 The fruit men have been busy all day Investigating and some claim that the damage is not great, though there is material damage, the extent of which embraces about three-fourths of the agricultural land of the county.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22

Quite few water hydrants through out the city were put out of commis- sion for the first time this winter, due to the severe freeze Sunday night. Few citizens expected the thermometer to drop so low, and many did not take the precaution to turn the water off, consequently the plumbers were kept extra busy for few days
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22
OzAN MERCANTILE co.
 Prescott, Ark.
ing next winter also.

The question of securing members to the Chamber was again brought up. and an extra effort will be made to bring to the attention of Prescott's business men the importance of their earnest cooperation ill the efforts be- ing made by the Chamber of Commerce to secure for the city, benefits from Nevada C0unty's oil field.
 Attention was called to the fact that standing committees were doing prac- tically nothing, and something must he done to stimulate an interest in the organization, if it is to continue to do good for the city.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-22
The Easter Season

Easter suits, dresses, hats new shoes, everything bright and to match the season. for with Easter security of springs permanence.
 visit to this store to inspect the spring dis plays will prove to be enjoyable we'll fruitful Fashions latest whims are included in our array of Easter merchandise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-13

WAIVER
No. 8. authorizing tho commits.
sloner 20 disprovo any player trans.
FER when the consideration IS not
fixed.
No. Z, no exhibition games against
team which has contained any In.
eligible players during the past year.
No. Q. when the date OF an agree.
ment falls on Sunday or n national
holiday. the following day will be
deemed the ono intended.
Tho question OF tho draft is stlll
open, the majors discussed II. but
the minors failed 20 take action. I'm.
less lands calls n special meeting Of
the majors action will go over until
February, when tho regular schedule.
making meeting is held.
Committees representing tho Pa.
olfio coast and the American asso.
citation discussed adoption OF n mod.
fled drift. The international league.
also non.draft, did not participate in
spite Of a request 10 do so.
Many moguls are Btill here and
several minor league meetings are
still in progress.
Several deals were completed last
night.
The Atlanta club OF the Southern
association bought Bill McCabe, out.
fielderI Elmer Ponder, pitcher. and
Red" Smith, third baseman, from
tbs los Angeles club OF tho Pacific
Coast lengue.
Pittsburg bought Ray Kremer.
pitcher Of the Oakland club OF tho
Coast league. for cash and three
plnyers,