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Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
w. H. Skinner

News was received here Sunday
morning Of the death Of W. II. Skinner
of Mayer, Ariz. Mr.. Skinner died In
hospital at Prescott. where he had
been taking treatment for some days.
but we are not advised In regard to
the nature Of his last illness.
Mr.. Skinner was about 60 years Of
age and leaves wife, but no children.
For many years he was engaged in the
drug business here and was recognized
as one of the leading business men Of
Pocahontas, taking leading part in
many Of the new enterprises for the
advancement of the town. He was at
one time president of the Pocahontas
Light and Power Co.; president of the
Pocahontas State Bank; owner OF the
POcahontas lee 4 Bottling Works and
was interested in several other fnan-
cial insfi<ations.
Several years ago he was elected pres
ident and manager of the Pocahontas
Copper Queen Mining Co., Of Mayer,
Ariz.. and since that time has been
giving his personal attention to the
management Of that business
The body is due to arrive here this
Thursday afternoon and the funeral
will he held at the Catholic church
probably tomorrow morning at nine
o'clock.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
Baptist Church Notes

Sunday school much better again
Increased congregation at both the
preaching hours.
We had a special song by Messrs.
Crotts, Swan and Lindsey at night.
Rev. Taylor Stanhll, who is leav-
ing for Ouachita College soon, preach
ed at night
Our protracted meeting begins next
Sunday Everybody cordially invited
to all the services.
The pastor aud choir lender wish
to extend most hearty invitation to
all singers to assist in the singing.
Let each one feel that his place Is In
the choir.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
w. NJ. S. Meeting

ON Tuesday afternoon the Mission
ary Society met at ihe home of Mrs. l..
f. Blankenship
The regular lesson was on Missions
in China. Leader of program. Mrs. &,
G. Johnston. Those assisting were,
Mcsdames. j. W. Brown. McAllen,
Wells. L. Il, Price and Run
Plans are being made for a contri-
button to the Orphans Home Of the
NJ. T.. Church In Little Rock.
After business was disposed Of the
hostess served refreshments
The next meeting will be on the first
Tuesday in October at the home OF
Mrs. J. W. Brown. Reporter
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
Rides McIlrOy Mare

The famous McIlrOy mare has been
ridden at last. j. X. Blackwell a
rough rider from Deming, New Mex
leo, was here Saturday aud performed
the feat in the presence of a large
crowd of interested spectators. The
rider received seventy-dve per cent OF
the gate receipts which amounted to
about 800.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
PROGRAMME

Presiding Ofiicer-Judge w. l.. Pope.
Opening song Combined cboirs.
Scripture reading and prayer.
Reading of First Ten Amendments
Il. y. Ellis.
Address. First Five Amendments
NJ. ID. Bowers.
Special song Quartet or chorus.
Address, Second Five Amendments
j w. Meeks.
Patriotic Song choirs
Sermon, Proverbs % :2s-A. t. Gal
lOway.
Closing song and benediction.
The music will be arranged for and
under the direction Of l.. f. Blanken-
ship and II. l.. Haynes.
Everybody is most cordially invited
to this service at the Baptist church
beginning promptly at II a. m.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
The Cotton Situation

According to reports coming in from
different parts Of the county the aver
age yield per acre is going to be very
light this year. A few farmers are
optimistic and seem to think that
with a late frost we will get fair
crop. In the bottom country the leaf
worms and weevil are still at work
and much damage is reported of them
in some localities.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
Galloway Will Return

A card from Rev. A. ~. Galloway,
who has been visiting sick relatives
in oklahoma for the past two weeks.
announces that he will be home this
week and will hll his regular appoint
ments here next Sunday. II has been
however, by the committee
in charge, that he viii preach a spec
ial sermon Mt the Baptist church at the
morning hour aud in that event there
viii be no preaching at the Methodist
church at that hour.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
Constitution Day

At the suggestion Of the American
Bar Association, Sunday, September
18th, has been designated Constitution
Day. BY request of the Bar Association
of Arkansas. special union services
are called for in every county of the
state The following program has
been arranged for Pocahontas and vi
cinitv.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
Dance Next Tuesday

The Get-Together club will give
dance at the club rooms next Tuesday,
Sept. 18th. Music will be furnished
by the Merry Makers OF Mobile, Ala,
with J. Sanford Raemey at the piano.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

The demand for rent houses In Pocsi-
hontas is very great. There is hardly
day passes that there are not in
quiries for houses.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Maynard of May
nard We're visiting at the home Of
Clifford Price here first of the week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
xLIII NUMBER 5
Cotton and Cotton Gin Insurance

Representing twelve of the largest Fire Insurance
Companies in the United States amongst which
bered the most liberal writer's of cotton cotton seed and
cotton gins This Agency stands ready give approved
service on this class of business
This Office is prepared to write liberal form of
cotton contract covering cotton and seed wherever
ted whether the gn on the farm in the yards
or in the warehouses, in town or in transit
phone call will put the insurance in immediate
effect
REMEMBER-Ffteen yeacs continuous experience
in drawing insurance contracts in Randolph stands
behind this Agency.
FULL TIME INSURANCE AGENCY
1908 SINCE 1914
MARTIN 6 FISHER
AVA Your Insurance Men III
POCAHoNTAS, ARKANSAS
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

The Fellow Who Waits For
The Right Time to Start New
er Gets Started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
PLAN II KEEP 0N LEASING CONNECTS AR0UsES GOvE ERN0R
KiIby Declares That It Would Be Shame on State toLeaSe Prisoners to Outside Par
 ties After Dec. 31
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ' AEn,t t-av,,ar- AIu Ian 10 |

Reports during the past few days that an effort will be made to repeal the law which prohibits the leasing of convicts after December 31 caused Governor Kilby to send special mes sage to the legislature Wednesday, in which he declared the repeal of the act would be heralded to the nation and to the world Ito the shame and disgrace of the state.'
 Governor Kilby said the only ar gument in favor of returning to the
 leasing system is in the revenue
 which convicts' earnings now put into
 the state treasury There are 5000 men and women in the penitentiary;
 there are two and half million per
 sons out of it." said Governor Kilby That these millions are dependent upon a handful of unfortunate een- victs to earn the money for the sup port of. their government is an insult to the law-abiding, self-supporting and self-respeeting citizens of the state"
 He called the legislatures atten- ton to the fact that Alabama Is the only one of the AS states which still maintains the lease system. If Ala bama is right, the other 47 states are wrong" said the governor. He re- quested members of tue legislature to consider that portion of his general message whcih referred to the lease system and for the convenience of the members he included in his special message the portion of the general message on the lease system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
TUSCALOOSA BANK. OFF F|C|ALS DECLARE. SPECIAL DIVIDEND
Regular Dividend Increased From 10 to 12 Per Cent. Directors Are Re- elected.
 Candy Firm Bankrupt
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE EMERALD Inscalnnsn. Ala Jan. 10

The board of directors of the City National bank. following the annual meeting of stockholders, declared an extra and special dividend of 21a per cent payable immediately, at the same time the regular dividend rate was increased from 10 to 12 per cent. The report of President R. H. Coch- rane to the stockholders showed the past year to have been the most pros porous in the banks history, both as to growth and net earnings.
 In the presidents report beautiful tribute was paid to the memory of the late President s. F. Austin. Talks were made by several of the stock holders among them being Governor elect w. W. Brandon, who has been a member of the board of directors for several years. The old board of directors were reelected with the following officers: R. H. Cochrane, president s. F. Claubaugh, vice presi- dent; J. T. Horne. vice president; Frank H. Daniel, cashier; %phn M, Donoho and H. E. Hammer, assistant cashiers. Robert Albright was ap- pointed auditor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
 REPRESENTATIVE BOWEN PROPOSES COUNTY POLICE

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 1O.- Representative l.. K. Bowen, of Jeff serson county has a new bill to pro- pose that will establish something new over Jefferson county, the largest in the state. if passed
 MT. Bowen's bill provides for a county police department. consisting of B employees in all, chief. one cap tain, three lieutenants. three desk sergeants and 25 patrolmen for the entire county. Provision is made for the maintenance of light automobiles, so that the men may be divided into pairs and travel together. he says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
MOBILE PLANNING F0RI MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 1o.-(special) Plans for the 1923 Mardi Gras cele- bration in Mobile were put under way at a meeting of the Mobile Car nival association yesterday. Com mittees for the various departments were named and budget for s10,000 fixed for the celebration. It is the purpose of the association to make the celebration this year even more elaborate than the past three years.
 It was decided to make an effort to get the navy 10 send a cruiser here for the event and committee was appointed to call upon William H. Todd, who sent his shipyard band and float here to the carnival last year and invite him to attend the cele- bration this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
NEW COAL MINING COMP ANY FORME ]
 IN WALKER COUNTY
Mine Will Be Opened Up Be- tween MCCoIIom and HiI- lard on Frisco Railroad.
 Will Extend Lines
JASPER BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Jasper, Ala., Jan. 10

The Sterling Coal company is the name of new concern which has re- gently been organized in Walker county. The company is capitalized at S15,000. The stockholders and of ficials are: Dr. S S. Shores, presi- dent; J. w, Justice. vice president, and Albert Murray, secretary-treas- urer. The Sterling company will
 open a new mine between McCollom mines and Hillard on the Frisco road
 The Frisco track and tram lines will be built to connect the mine line with the main line of the Frisco rail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
INsTALLs GRIsTMILL

Hoseah Sartain of Oakman stated here Wednesday that he had pur chased the old King mill site on Loss Creek, two miles north of Oakman, and was installing one of the best equipped gristmills in Walker coun- ty. MT. Sartain said he was going to be prepared to grind not only cornmeal. but soy beans, peas and other farm products for making mixed feed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
JACKsoN REsIGNs

A. E, Jackson. fer several years president of the First National bank of Hartselle, has resigned and will be succeeded by J. F. Freeman. Mir. Jackson is slated to become state superintendent of banks under the administration of Gov. w. W. Bran don. Grover C. Graves. for the past year assistant cashier, has been elect ed cashier and vice president and will have sctive charge of the bank ing institution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
NEW OFFICIALS TAKE OFFICE AT FAYETTE

FAYETTE. Ala, Jan. 1O.-(Special) \. J. Collins. newly elected probate judge, will take the oath of office and be installed into his work next Mon day, as will all of the new officers Judge J. A. Smith. incumbent, VIII go to Montgomery to take mp work Tn the office of the commissioner or az riculture. J. NJ. Hoffman, retiring solicitor. will resume his law practice. A. C. Nickles. clerk, will be employed as salesman by Hodges Bros. The re- tring sheriff will be marshal of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
MRS. DoBBs HoNoRED

Mrs. Hoyt M. Dobbs, wife of Bishop Dobbs. former pastor of the First Methodist church, was rendered farewell party on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. C. E. McCary. Mrs Dobbs will leave Thursday for Ar. cadia. La. to spendssthe balance or the winter with her mother. She will return to Anniston in the spring atter the return of Bishop Dobbs, who is now in Brazil on his regular confer ence tour. Among those invited to the party given by Mrs. McCary were; Mrs. L. T. Rivers. Mrs. l.. H. Rivers, Mrs. Herbert Williams, Mrs. Rush Cole. Mrs. J. NJ. Cryer, Mrs. Dewitt NeCargo, Mrs. J. C. Ferebee, Mrs. Marshal McCary and Mrs. F. L. Rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
HOME AT FORT DEPOSIT IS DESTROYED BY FIRE

FORT DEPOSIT. Ala. Jan. To- Special l.)-The home of ]. l.. Davis on Rogers street. together with it's furnishings. was totally destroyed Monday night by fire. Mir. Davis with his family had left the home about an hour before the fire was discov- cred to visit sick brother about six miles in the country.
 INFLUENZA PREVALENT /. The ,flue epidemic at this place has reached such an alarming degree that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
ALABAMA DEATHS
MARTHA l.. SHARP

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Jan. 10.--(Spe- cial.)-Martha l.. sharp of Birming ham, age 15 months, daughter Cf MT. and Mrs. Fred Sharp, died last night at the home of her grandparents, MT. anl Mrs. s. c. Sharp in this city, She was here on visit and the little ones death came as a, great shock. The body was shipped to Bir- mingham for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
THIEVES RETURN

The grocery and general store or K. E. Pinson, located ct Fourth ana Noble streets, was robbed aiter l o'clock Wednesday morning or about sAOo worth of merchandise. Burglars visited the store on Monday night, also. and secured about SAT in money. which had been left in the cash reg ister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
USING PoNTOON BRIDGE.

The pontoon bridge across the Warrior river. from Tuscaloosa to Northport, which had to be discon tinued on account of the recent high water, has been placed in operation on account of the congested traffic.
 This is one of the main arteries to and merchants are great ly pleased that business has been re stunned over the river. The new steel and concrete bridge will be completed within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
MAY DEVELOP MARBLE LAND AT CENTERVILLE.

CENTERVILLE, Ala, Jan. 1o.- (SpeciaL)-Col S. D. Logan has re- turned from Sylacauga, where he held a conference with the managers of the Talladega Marble company. It is understood that this company will probably lease large tract of marble land in Bibb county belonging to Colonel Logan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
REPRESENTATIVES OFF

Senator George ". Randall and Representative N. Edmond Stewart left for Montgomery Monday after noon to assume their duties as sena- tor of the Eighteenth district and rep resentative of Bibb county respec- lively Both men are in hearty sym pathy with Governor Brandon and his policies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
CALLS SECRETARY

Hugh D. Fitzgerald, private secre- tary to Judge Hugh D. Merrill, who was elected Tuesday to the speaker ship of the house of representatives, was called to Montgomery Wednes- day by a telegram from the new speaker of the house. The Anniston man will remain with Judge Merrill during the remainder of the week. Judge Merrill expects to return to Anniston for the weekend and then go back to Montgomery to be present at the inauguration of Gov. w. w Brandon next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
WOULD REDUCE RATES

Officials of the Gulf. Mobile and Northern railroad report that the ear shoi tage on its line is practically over and that cars are being fur nished shippers as they are needed This line has proposed some rate re- auctions to the southern freight rate committee. It has offered to lower the rate on crude oil of pine from Lorenger, La. to Mobile, from Al cents to 34l2 cents per hundred pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
LOADED WITH MANGANESE.

The steamer Darling passed up the river last night from Mobile with a tow of four barges containing man ganese and sulphur. The Mobile passed here today and after taking on a cargo at Riverview left for up- river points This steamer also had load of manganese for mills in the northern part of the sttae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
MRS. J. w. RAY

ANNISTON, Ala, Jan. To- Specially Mrs. Jckn w. Ray, 70, widow of the late J. w. Ray, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. w.. E. Sears, 10 miles west of the city. She is survived by three daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. Alden Boozer of Alexandria, Mrs. Sears, With whom she lived. and Mrs. C. B. Freel of Anniston. The son is Wesley A. Ray of this city. Funeral arrangements had net been com pleted Wednesday,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
BELONGED TO OLD KHAN

T am an -klansman," said J. T. Manasco of 'i'owniey, in Jasper Wednesday. T belonged to the old Ku Klux Klan we organized because ignorant negroes were set f ee and given governmental authority in the south. We protected the women and children and disbanded when the white people of Alabama gained con- trol of the state. I paid no fee to join"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
BARN BURNS

On Monday night the barn. together with a horse and mule and large quantity of hay, belonging to Will Martin, who resided four miles north east of Centerville, was destroyed by fire. It was with difficulty that the residence was saved The property is a complete loss as there was no in surance.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
JACKSON SLATED

News received in the Twin Cities that A. F. Jackson of the First Ma tional bank of Hartselle probably will be named superintendent of banks under Governor elect w. w. Bran don, was received with much pleasure in local business circles. Mir. Jackson formerly was in the banking business here and is widely known throughout tho connty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
NEW MORGAN SHERIFF WILL ASSUME OFFICE
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD AIbany- Decatur Ala Jan 10 1

Plans of Sheriff-elect c. E. Poole for taking over the office of sheriff ed, he announced here today. B. E. Isbell of Falkville will be jailer and William Beasley, also of Falkville, will be chief deputy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
GROUND BROKEN ON
 COSTLY NE w HIGH
 SCHOOL AT ALBANY
Work Formally Begins on $225, ,000 Structure--A. E. Jackson Slated For State
 Bank Superintendent
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD Albany Decatur. Ala. Jan. 10

Ground was broken Wednesday afternoonf for Albany's new high school. short program was ren- dered IS the first spades of dirt were shoveled. signifying that ac- tual work had begun on the build ing, Following songs by the assem- bled students and a prayer by Dr. w, T. Wilkes, B. l.. Malone, Miss Amelia Troy, w. A. Bibb. and Mayor W. A. Britain dug the first dirt from the site and Thursday morning, R. A, Burleson. contractor will continue the excavation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
BOND CAMPAIGN OPENS

The campaign for ratification of the bend issue of sS5,O0O, proceeds of which will be used to complete the new Decatur High school is open ing. The members of the Parent Teacher association voted to indorse the bond issue and to work for it's passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
SUPREME OFFICERS COMING

Mrs. Mary E. LaRocca, supreme guardian of the WCodman Circle; Mrs. Annie Watts of Meridian, the supreme chaplain, and Mrs. Ethel Holiway of Montgomery, the state manager for Alabama, will pay an official visit to the Boxwood Grove in this city on January 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
SARAH ELIZABETH ALEXANDER

ANNISToN, Ala, Jan. 10.-(Spe- cial) Sarah Elizabeth. infant daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Alexander was carried to LaFollette, Tenn. Tuesday evening for interment in the cemetery at that place. The death of the infant occurred Tuesday morn, ing at local hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
MRS. SOPHIE HERTZ

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 10.-Fu- neral services for Mrs. Sophie Hertz, active member and leader in the United Daughters of the Confederacy and several other women's organi- zatitns, will be held tomorrow aft ernoon Mrs. Hertz died here yester- day afternoon after brief illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
NEW TELEGRAPH MANAGER

II. w. sapp, formerly manager or the Western. Union telegraph office at Moultrie, Ga, has been named as manager of the Anniston office, L. K. Rives. the former manager having been transferred to Moultrie to take the place made vacant by the trans fer of MT. Sapp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
erads Ne State Nes Page SeruedB Corps Correspondents Ouer 600 Miles o Special Leased Wires From Aabana Centers

Thursday evening at St. Johns Epis- copal church following the sermon by Bishop Coadjutor Mcdowell. The public has been invited Rev. T. c Mundy. rector, said he hopes mem bers of all churches would meet ths new bishop when he visits the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
MRS. MARY N. CARLIsLE

ALBANY, AlaA Jan. 10.-( Especially Funeral services were held at { o'clock Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Mary N. Carlisle. who died in Mem phis hospital. following an operation Services were conducted from the home Of Mrs. Fred Sheats. a grand daughter, by Rev. w. r. Wilks, and interment was made here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
BANK GROWS

For the first time in it's history the statement of the Morgan County Ma tlonal bank here has passed the S2, ,000, 900 mark, officials announced today, when stockholders met in an- nual session. Directors later will name officials for the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
WILL DIRECT CHOIR.

Beginning Sunday, Mrs. Edgar H. Phifer will have charge of the choir sef the First Presbyterian church here. She succeeds l. G. Dugin, who has served in this capacity for long while. Mrs. Phifer is a prominent musician here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
pUNkLEY TO GIVE RECITAL

2 Dr. E'. Dunkley, well known Bir-. mingham organist. will give recital at the First Baptist church of Jasper Thursday night. An elaborate pro- gram has been arranged. The new pipe organ at the Baptist church was tried out at the services last Sunday and proved to be a fine instrument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
TO PRESENT PLAY.

The Parent-Teacher association of the Werner school will hold an inn portant meeting Friday afternoon. The meeting is called a week in ad- vance to perfect plans for the play to be given under the auspices of the school. which will take place at the Elks theatre January IS and 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM

John Roquemore has recently pur- chased a house and lot in Birming- ham and will move to the Magic City with his family in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
LOAN AssOCIATION ELECTs

Officers have been elected as fol- lows by the new Morgan County Building and Loan association: J. w.. president; Judge John c. Eyster. vice president; w. B. secretary treasurer; Ed win Shackelford, assistant secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
CANDY FIRM BANKRUPT

Announcement was made this aft ernoon of the voluntary bankruptcy of the Myers Candy company of this city. Liabilities were placed at $10,- 900 and assets at s1,900. M. F. Dozier of Birmingham was appointed re- ceiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
FARMERS FLOWING

The farmers in this vicinity are taking advantage of the fine spring like weather and have commenced their 1923 farm work by clearing new land. opening all ditches and blowing their lands preparatory for spring planting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
FUNDS FOR ORPHANS

More than 100 business and pro- fessional men of Mobile laid aside their business affairs and took up the annual work of raising s5o,o00 for the support of the orphan insti- tutions of the city.