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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

period arrived at 12:30 o'clock We'd nesday afternoon. In fact Bishop Candler as chairman, stated that he had never seen a conference make such rapid progress in disposing of the business before it on the first day.
 only two men we're admitted to the ministry on trial. ollie Gray Pope and George Glenn vickers, but other young ministers who had applied for higher grades in church work were reported to have passed their examinations successfully and made good reports as to the work done by them in the past year. Among those advanced to the class of the fourth year was: Rev. Stewart M. Baker of Montgomery, pastor of the Fifth avenue church at West End. MT. Baker reported that his congregation was erecting a fine new house of worship and expected to move into the new structure in a few weeks He made other encouraging reports as to the progress of the West End congregation.
 Call Honor Roll.
 The following ministers were re- ported as having died during the year: Rev. D. J. Hartzog, Rev. l.. P. Lathran and Rev. o. C. McGehee. Rev. R. A. Moody of Dothan was put in place of pr. McGehee on the church extension committee.
 J. B. Cummings of Andalusia dis trict was recommended for the super numerary list. H. B. RegisterF of Dothan and D. B. Dismukes of Greens boro districts, respectively, were recommended for the super annual list T. L. Osborne of Pensacola dis trict was recommended for Siscon- tinuance.
 W. H. Ventress of Tallassee was appointed to act as conference trea- surer in the absence of Treasurer Rev. T. H. Jones, who is i'll at Mont gomery.
 On motion, fraternal greetings were ordered sent to the state Baptist con- vention sitting in Montgomery.
 Dr. spright Dowell. president of the Alabama Polytechnic institute, appeared before the conference and extended an invitation for the con- ference to become the guest of Au- burn and the college on Friday. promising, among other things, a barbecue. The invitation of pr. Dowell was accepted
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 Dr. Dannelly Resigns.
 Dr. J. M. Dannehy of the Prattvil1e district arose to offer his resignation as trustee of the Womans college, member of the hospital board and di- rector of the orphanage. He stated he was impelled to this step by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
KHAN PLANS BIG ANNISTON PARADE
Drum And BugIe Corps Of Birmingham KIan To
 Take Part
ANNISTON BUREAU ]
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A parade estimated in advance to be mile long and leu py the drum and bugle corps of the Nathan Bed ford Forest <lan of Birmingham will be staged in Anniston by mem bers of the invisible empire Thurs day afternoon at o'clock. The pa rade will be the opening preliminary for the first open air ceremonial to be staged in this city. The parade will end at Oxford Lake where a barbecue will be served.
 Dr. Lloyd C.. Bloodworth of Att lanta, imperial lecturer. for the klan, will deliver an address on the sub feet of law enforcement at the lake in the evening, and the naturaliza- ton ceremony in which 300 mem bers will be in4eiated into the mys- teries of the order will follow under the direction of Grand Titan Bert E. Thomas of Birmingham. The grand dragon and other state officers to be present for the ceremony A bril- liant display of fireworks will fol- low the naturalization ceremony on the drill field and a representative of the St. Johns studio will make a flash light picture from the air of the two 30-foot fiery crosses in which 500 pounds of lint cotton and 100 gallons of oil will be used dur- ing the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
GOVERNOR DIX VISITS
Troy ROtarianS Paid Suprise X7sit.
 Pike Citizen Celebrates Birthday

TROY. Ala, Nov. 14.-(SpecIal Leased Wire. )-Gov. l.. D. Dix took the Rotarians by suprise and made visit to Troy last night. He was re- turning to his home in Mobile from Andalr sia and had the opportunity to stop over in Troy. He made short talk and told them he was happy to be in Troy anl would visit them at every opportunity. Presi- dent Emory Folmar, presided over the meeting. Tn main speakers were: Ex-Gov. Charles Henderson, who made a talk, using the sub ject, Faith" Dr. D. NJ Shackleford made talk on the work of the nor nal school in Troyl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
TURKEY COST s25

F. L. Henley of Bibb county has reason to believe that the female Of the species is more deadly than the male. for the death of turkey hen at his hands cost him $25 ana costs, according to reports received at the conservation department today. The law protects female turkeys at all times. Other convictions reported to- day for violation of the game laws were: Jack Blevins, Walker county;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
$40, o,O00 BUSINESS DEAL
New Sawinill Being Built In COving-
 ton County

ANDALUSIA. Nov. I4-(Special.) For consideration of more than S50,000 one of the largest business transfers ever consI mmated in south west Alabama was made pl bile to- day in Andalusia in the announce ment that w. R. Knight, River Falls, N. R. Merrill and D. L. Thompson of Andalusia have purchased the Shrove Store company. Included in this transMr will be the J. w Shrove livestock business and the Anda- lusia Produce company, of which MT. Shrove will remain the manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
TO LET PAVING CONTRACT

Announcement was made here Wednesday that the contract for over one-half mile of paving, con- meeting North Noble street at the end of the car line with a brick pike to Edgemont cemetery will be awarded next Monday. Bids for ithe work was open in the office of the state highway commission on Tues day. The Morgan Hill Paving com pany of Birmingham, which is all ready engaged in extensive street and sidewalk paving. program for Arniston was reported Wednesday to have been the lowest bidder for the work on the camp road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
RNER'
 BRIDE IS SOUGHT
Members Of Highway Board Hear Arguments Advanced
 By Marshall Citizens
GADSDEN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Gadadnn An An- IA

J. II. ScruSgs and J. F. Settle, members of rhe state highway com mission, spent Tuesday in Gunters- vile to hear the arguments of Mar shall county citizens for the proposed traffic bridge over the Tennessee river. County and city officials urged that the bridge be made fed eral and state aid project, inasmuch as it is too big an undertaking fdr a small county. They stated the bride would be part of the Jack son highway and one of the main routes of north and south travel. The commissioners are said to have promised to consider the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
CONVICT sTADs ASSOCIATE

Clearance Bailey, white convict of Escambia county, IS held at Kflby prison on a charge of inflicting serious stab wound on James Cul- pepper, Bullock county convict, while the men were being checked for work at the prison cotton mill today. The information regarding the cutting was given out by the convict depart ment.
 Culpepper was reported to be in a serious condition late Wednesday. He was able to make statement, in which he said that he had loned Bailey money and that he had called on Bailey to, repay the loan. Gull pepper was convicted of second de- gree murder and given 15 years, while Bailey was sentenced to lo years for forgery.
 Bailey stabbed Francis Suddeth, an- other convict, to death at Speigner in 1920 and was given life sentence on his plea of guilty. It was this case in which Tom Wilson, Lime stone c7unty convict, was involved anu his connection with it was used agains. him when he asked Governor Brandon to commute his sentence to life Imprisonment after the imposi- tion of a death sentence for the mur- der of Kirby Cole. Governor Bran- don comrluted Wilson's sentence and he is vnow a state convict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
NAMED GRAND MATRoN

Mrs. Beulah Curry of Tuscumbia became grand matron of the Ala bama chapter, Order of Eastern Star. at the second days session of the anual assembly today. She was elected by the unanimous vote of the delegates, succeeding Mrs. Louise Reed of Birmingham, who served last year.
 D. c. Ball of Birmingham, presi- dent of the board of revenue of Jeff ferson county, was elected grand pa tron, while Miss Annie Wynne Dil- lard was elected associate grand matron. Miss Florence Newsome of Montgomery was elected for another term as grand secretary and Mrs. Mary E. Young was again named grand treasurer. Other officers elected for the next year were: o. l.. Stewart, Piedmont, associate grand patron; Mrs. Julia Beauchamp, Mont gomery. grand conductress: Mrs. Sadie Deer, Birmingham, associate grand conductress.
 The final meeting of the grand chapter was held Wednesday evening with the installation of the officers and the completion of unfinished business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
WATER MAINS TO. RE A | H BRIGHTON
Water Company Plans Exten- sion To Dolomite And
 Other Sections
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! MoufOoraarv AIa Nov If

John B. Weakley, president of the Alabama Water company, today filed with the public service commission a petition for authority to extend the water mains at Bessemer so as to connect communities contiguous to Bessemer, including Brighton and Dolomite. The perition stated that citizens of that territory are calling for water service and the extensions will be a paying one.
 The company in the petition re- duested authority to issue. and sell mortgage bonds to the amount of S175.000 which would be used In meeting the cost of extensions. The case will be heard at the December session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

Etowah county's poor farm is in good shape, according to members of the board of county con -missioners, who inspected that institution Tues day afternoon. They found 590 bushels of sweet potatoes sready to be placed in the drying plant, a lot of Irish potatoes, syrup, much hay and meat. The officials are consid- ering the sale of the old jail prop erty on Chestnut street and using the proceeds to erect a S15,000 brica home for the inmates of the farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
FISH FRY PLANNED

Arrangements were completed Wednesday, for the annual fish fry to be given on Thursday evening at the hall of Green Bay camp w. O.. w., the committee, composed of James A. Box, John B. Fitzgerald and E. E. Aldridge, having gone 10 Willlngham fish trap Wednesday afternoon to bring back 100 pounds of fresh fish for the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
DOG FOUND RABID

The head of a supposed mad dog which had been running amuck in Andalusia and has bitten more than one dog on East Three Notch street and Dunstan. was returned here to- day to pr. C. L. Wood marked posi- tive, and owners of dogs are urged to beware by Dr. R. I. Kearley, who is treating two dogs that have both been bitten and placed under quar- antine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
TAX PAYERS RUSH oFFICE

Wednesday was one of the busiest days in the history of the probate office here hundreds of people ap- plying at the office of Thomas w. Coleman to buy automobile tags on the last day before the tax became delinquent. Monday. and Tuesday were also rush days in the office of the probate judge, belated buyers by large numbers making applica- tions and receiving their tags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
RuILD NEW sAWMILL

J. Lake Can't and son, Donald Can't, of Can't. Ala will complete new s2.000 sawmill near that place with the arrival Wednesday of the machinery. It is the plan to operate the mill at nearby point for two months. after which time it will be removed to Can't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PILGRIM KNIGHTS TO PARADE

All is In readiness for the .cere- monial Thursday of the Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Spfendor, and it is said more than 100 candidates will appear here for initiation. The main feature so far as. the public. Is con cerned will be the big parade which will be staged at 3 o'clock The members of Fashoda temple. visiting knights and candidates, will be served supper at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
ITO rIGuT WHITE PLAGUE

An Anti-Tuberculosis association has been formed for Jackson coun- ty. The following officers were elected: President, J. s. Benson; vice president. J. H. Wheeler; secretary Miss Leola Matthew's; treasurer. O. D. Kennemer. This association will work in cooperation with the state association and the state board of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
s2 YEARS OLD

prominent citizen of Pike county. Burr Ramage, celebrated his eighty birthday today at his home in Brundidge. He came to Brundidge 70 years ago from Cham bers county and has liver near here all his life. He las lived in only three different houses. He has been married 57 years January l, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

The Larkinsville Gap in the Lee highway has been opened for travel This pike, which has just been put in the finest possible shape, has been considered the toughest road be- tween Scottsboro and Huntsville. 1t has been closed for several weeks, and very rough detour has been used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
( REALTY SALE PLANNED

Trojans. are interested In the big auction sale Thursday, November Is. There will be sold many beautiful lots at Watkins Court on North Three Notch street. The sales are under the direction of Kentucky and Montgomery real estate men. A brass band will be here from Mont gomery and about 20 fine presents will be given away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
MORRIS IS NOMINATED

LEXINGTON, Ky, Nov. 14.-Joseph W. Morris, Newcastle. probably will succeed the late J. Campbell CantriIi as congressman :, from the Seventh Kentucky district. He was nominated by the democratic executive commit- tee here late yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
THROW HATS IN RING

SCOTTSBORO, Nov. 14-(Special) Announcements are being made from different sections by candidates sub- ject to the primary in May, 1924. The following have made announcements as candidates for commissioner; l. W. Wimberly of Stevenson for re- election, w. II. Cox of Stevenson and c. w. Lovelady of Fackler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

dertaking establishment, where the body of the woman is held, and, ac- cording to the undertaken, the ot- ficer stated that things would de- velop in the next few days. The body has never been positively iden-. flied and will be held pending in vestigation of the authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
WIN FIRST AID CONTEST

Elated by their Victory in Birmlng- ham Tuesday over the Selma and Sheffield first aid team of the Ala bama Power company, the Anniston team returned to Anniston Wednes- day and began preparations for the trip to Tampa, Fla, next Saturday, where they will attend the annual meeting of the annual electric light association next week. By winning the elimination contest in Birming- ham Tuesday afternoon the first aid workers will receive a cash prize of $500 and, free trip to Tampa, Fla. The Anniston team will enter all the contests to be put on there as part of the convention session. The An niston team is composed of Capt. Mike Wise, z. l.. Turner and T. w. Tuck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
rRCES wORID COITRT

The World Court" was the sub ject of Rev. A. NJ. Freeman, who was current event night speaker before the Business and Professional Wom ems cilAb Tuesday night Dr. Free man spoke in favor of the court in the light of his experience and ob- servation during his three months tour of Europe last summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

pressure of other duties in connection with his church work. The chail ruled that pr. Dannelly was out o3 order in presenting his resignation It was indicated that Dr. DannellJ would press his resignation later irI the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
LOSS IS $45,OO0
 IN TALLADE EGA r IRE
Blaze Of Unknown Origin Starts In Over Drug
 Store

TALLADEGA, Ala. Nov. (Spe- cial)-A fire of undetermined orig in. which started in the upper story of the Henderson Drug company Tuesday night resulted in loss estimated around s45,000.
 When the blaze was first dlscov- cred it was breaking through the wall of the waiting room in pr. ,. B. Simms' office just at the head of the stairway between the drug store and the Hubbard Grocery com pany, The entire upper story of the building, save the heavy brick walls, which held the fire in bounds. is total loss. MT. Henderson stated that his loss could not be estimated, as that of his store was almost en- tirely of water and smoke. There were many packing cases of holt day goods in the store, which had not been opened. but they, with all other goods subject to damage by water and smoke, are a total loss He is covered by insurance.
 The work of the fire department was as fine as ever accomplished in the city. The various estimates Of Simms, S1,000, no insurance; Dr. E. H. Cason, s1000, no insurance; Dr. B. B. Warwick. s1O00. $500 insur- ance; Dr. c. w. c. Moore, S1,200, $500 insurance; Dr. D. H. Dixon, $1,5oo. $500 insurance; A. G. Storey office, $1,200, $500 insurance. The Hubbard Grocery company suffered a big water damage in their store on their stock, and to the roof of the bEuding. covered by insurance.
 The Henderson Drug company and the Hubbard Grocery company both owned their buildings.
 Y0sts, Store Damnxed
 Yosts' 3 and 10 store also suffered a loss from water damage. The building owned by Mrs. J. H. Hicks was damaged to the extent of sew eral hundred dollars.S on the roof, a metal fire door prevented the blaze from entering the upper store build ing. Both losses are insured. The water pressure during tho fire was excellent, streams easily thrown over the tops of building. Water was pumped both from the city sup ply and that of the Talladega cot strong. pressure was maintained.
 Early Wednesday morning Mir. Henderson had a contractor. on the scene making an estimate of the damage on his building and begin work of restoring the building as soon as possible.
 While the fire down town was still burning Tuesday night an ea,arm was turned in from Stoneing- ton, a residential section of the city,, where a residence. the property of Mrs. J. A. Watson. on Cherry street, and occupied by Mir. and Mrs. How ard Matson and MT. and Mrs. William Morrison, was ablaze. The residence was total loss, value at S3,000, with Sl,00 insurance upon it.
 The house was burning furiously before an alarm was given and it
 
 escaped with their lives. Mir. and Mrs. Matson did not save any of their household goods, while Mir. and Mrs, Morris fared little better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
TO START REVIVAL

Rev J. P. Kirkland of Mount Eden, Ky, a pastor evangelist, will arrive the latter part of the week to begin a series of protracted meeting serv ices at the Andalusia Baptist church on Sunday morning, November IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
FIRST CoNsoLTDATED SCHOOL

consolidated school when Union Grove and Flat Rock decided this week to combine their effort. Trucks are being used to transport the chil- dren of the latter community to Union Grove. There are over 200 children in the new school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
AxIs CLUB TO SELL SEALS

The sale Of Red cross Chrlstmas seals in Etowah county has been turned over to the Axis club of the city, and the campaign will begin soon Cash prizes\will be offered to the city and rural schools reporting. the largest sales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
LIBRARY CETS BOOks

A total of 1867 books, ncludins fiction, history and reference, were secured for the Attalla school library in the contest for bringing the most books, while C. E. Thompson of the fifth grade won the individual prize. It is reported some very valuable volumes were added to the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
DRAINAGE pRoJECT PLANNED

agriculture and industry, is scheduled to be at Guntersville Friday to hear arguments in favor of the eonstruc- tion of a canal to drain 5000 acres of rich river bottom land in Brown val lev in Marshall county. The projuct will cost approximately $75,000,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

Capture of 6O0- gallon still near Jackson's Gap, in Tallapoosa county, was reported to the law enforcement department today. A 125-gallon still was smashed in Clarke county, near Coffeeville, and two men arrested and Tn Jefferson county a 150- gallon still was seized and 500 gallons of beer poured out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
SPEAKER TELLS OF TOUR OF EUROPE
Parent Teachers In Session At HuntSvilIe-DiScuss
 School Life
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl
 THE. AGE-HERALD Huufsvflle Ala Nov IA |

Rebuilding war torn Europe was the subject of an interesting address delivered by Miss Evelyn Peyton to- day at the annual convention of the Parent -Teachers and Congress of Mothers Miss Peyton spoke of first hand experience and declared she had learned by tour through Germany that while their money is valueless there is comparative prosperity among the people.
 The round table discussion was pre- sided over by Miss Mary Henderson of Montgomery and the afternoon was brought to a close with a public re- ception in the parior of the First Methodist church, As the convention opened today a long line of children from public schools, accompanied by their teachers, marched into the auditorium. seated themselves and then sang several songs under the direction of Mrs Ike billiard. A ris- ing vote of thanks was given the children.
 The round table discussion was on the subject. A Community Is No Healthier Than It's Children" and Miss Jessie L. Mariner, director of child hygiene and public health. pre- sided. Rural Community Educa- tion," was the subject of an address by Prof. J. T. Mckee of Florence.
 Round table discussion of What Are We To Eat?" was presided over by Miss Dora Sonneday of Auburn.
 Miss Mary Woodruff. state depart ment of education, directed the round table discussion of Leisure Time, An Asset or a Liability" The program tonight was interesting and enter taining.
 Mrs. Clarendon Davis of Huntsville presided and Miss Virginia Dilworth of Huntsville sang a solo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
NEW SCHOOL EQUIPPED

the rooms of the new high school building has arrived now, with the arrival this week of laboratory ta- bles and equipment, desks and steel lockers for the students
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
GAP ROAD OPENED

bales ginned up to the same date, 1922, 4.8O3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
GIN REPORT ISSUED

. The government gin report of
 Jackson county, given opt by H. c. Higgins of I.arkinsvillel is as fol- lows: Number of bales ginned up to
 october IS, 1923, 2,379; number of