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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
LOOK FOR FORD

Tri-Cities people still are confident of the success of the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals, according to Dr. w. l.. Dinsmore, well-known local physi- clan, who recently visited in Florence and Tuscumbia. Dr. Dinsmore stated heh ad been informed that recently a piece of property which cost $10,000 was sold for $35,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HARRIS BYARS DEAD

Prof. Farris Byars, well known Lawrence county educator, who died at his residence near Moulton, was laid to rest Saturday afternoon at the family burying ground near the Lawrence capital. He died Friday fol- lowing an attack of pneumonia, his death coming as a great shock. For many years he had taught school dur ing the winter months and looked after his big farm in the spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
H. R. HuNTER DEAD

H. B. Hunter, formerly a resident here. where he was employed by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, is dead at Pine Bluff, Ark, according to news received here Sat urday. The body was expected to reach here Saturday night and inter- ment will be made Sunday at Johnson Chapel, 10 miles west of Hartselle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DONATES $1O,OOO .L0T FUR CHURCH
Athens Capitalist Presents Building Site To Methodsts. s' New Fair Secretary
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Athens, Ala, Dec. 8 ]

A complete surprise to the mem bers of the Methodist church here was witnessed last night when it was officially stated that Col L. c. Hightower. capitalist of this county, and member of the local congrega- ton, had purchased the west side of the late T, M. Hibbs lot at a price in the neighborhood of $10,000 and had presented it to the members of the congregation as a sight for the new church building. which Is to be built in the near future.
 Only a few days prior to this act of Mr., Hightower. the building com- mittee had decided to erect the new building on the lot of Dr. J. s. Crutcher, but now instead, the erec- tion will be made on the lot donated by Mir. Hightower. Col M. k. Clem- ents, county superintendent of edu- cation, presented the lot for MT. Hightower, the presentation being made at the quarterly conference meeting. at which time Colonel Clem- ents paid high tribute to Mir. High tower for his generosity toward the members of this body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CHANCEs IN BUSINESS

This has been moving week in business circles in Haleyville. The Plaxco Drug company has moved to the store formerly occupied by the American Express company, and the Jackson & McRea barber shop has moved to the former Plaxco Drug company stand, and Vanns pressing shop Is to occupy the place vacated by the barber shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
TO GIVE CANTATA

Haleyville is to have another Christmas cantata. A large chorus of voices are being trained by H. E. Stephenson. who is the director of the cantata. Practice has begun on the music and the Star of Hope," which is the name of the cantata. promises to excel the one of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
LADIES NIGHT OBSERVED

Last night was ladies night at tho Sheffield Methodist Mems club at their monthly banquet, which was held at the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. This club has a mem- bership of almost 100. The members of the Sheffield fire department were the guests of w. H. Sadler. a mem- Der of the club. who complimented them for their efforts in behalf of Sheffield. The fire fighters were given an ovation. Rev. l.. F. Stansell of Jasper, a former pastor of the Shef- field Methodist church, was the principal speaker. The following of- ficers were elected for 1924, Eli Hag- gard, president; pr. c. E. Hoozer, vice president: P. P. Sterling was reelected secretary treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CARTER GETS APPOINTMENT

Another appointment made known by Governor Brandon to Limestone county citizens, is that of Avis D. Carter. to the position of representa- tive or the state tax commission for Limestone county MT Carter has for many years been one of the lead ing business men of Athens, being at the present time a member of the grocery firm of Coffman, Crutcher & Carter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
KNncKEn DOWN BY cor

:. Robert Camper, owner ol tHe news and cigar stand. is laid up at his home with broken ten dons in his left leg-a result of the unusual distinction that has come to him in being the only person who has ever been knocked down on t9e street by a traffic cop in Huntsville. Camper was struck by Offlcer Jonn former was lodging rapidly nov ing car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

E. R. Jordap highly esteemed citizen, died in Ozark Monday night after an illness of several years. Death was precipitated by second stroke. He came to Ozark from Georgia about forty years ago and was a successful business man.
 SPORTSMAN BANQUET-12-6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
JOHNSON HEADS KIwANIANs

The Huntsville Kiwanians, a live organization of business and profes- sional men, have announced the re- suit of their annual election as fol- lows: Herbert Johnson. president; Clarence M. Grace. first vice presl- dent; l.. o. Erwin, second vice presi- dent; Ira M. Terry, treasurer; ". F. Nicholson, secretary; Rev. Cary Gam ble, parson: c. E. Baxter, James II, Terry, Ashford Todd. Phil Peeler and Edmund Monroe, directors. There were two rival tickets for all offices except those of president, Ashford Todd having been nominated but having announced his withdrawal, and parson, to which Rev. Cary Gamble had no opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FARMER |S KILLED
 IN LIQUOR RAID.
Herbert Johnson Chosen President Of Huntsville Ki-
 Wanis Club
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD
 HfunsviIIa A1a nac q,

Roy Gray, young farmer of Lin- coin county, Tennessee, was shot and instantly killed in a raid on a liquor distillery neaG the AlabapaTennes- see border line several days ago, &C., cording to news that has just been received here. Gray was in flight, 1t is claimed, and was shot by Deputy Sheriff Arch McDill. McDill claims he fired shot in the air to scare Gray and then stumbled as he at- tempted to fire another, the contents of his gun entering the back of Gray's head killing him instantly One alleged distiller was captured but several others escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DIR. EDMoNDs SPEAKS

Dr. Henry Edmonds of Birming ham, who Is assisting Rev. Herman l.. Turner insa series of meetings at the Columbia Avenue Presbyterian church, has supplemented his ser mons with addresses at all the high schools of the Muscle Shoals district and also at the club luncheons and has been heard with great pleasure. He addressed the pupils of the negro high school of Sheffield yesterday afternoon. Sheffield has one of the very best colored high schools in Alabama, occupying a s25,000 build ing recently completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MINIsrERTAL SCHOOL HELD.

Baptist ministers from Baldwin, Monroe, Conecuh and Escambia coun-' ties have been attending a ministers school at the Baptist church here this week, which Is being conducted un- der the supervision of Rev. J. E. Barnes of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
no PAVE TWO STREETS

Bids will be received some time in January for the paving of East and South streets. This decision was made at a meeting of the city com- missioners Wednesday afternoon to hear protests against the paving of the streets.
 No protests were made against the paving of East street but nine sigma lures appeared on a protest against the paving of South street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
RED CROSS HUT REMOVED

The Red Cross Hut, erected during the World war, on lot just across Montgomery avenue from the Shef- field hotel will be removed to a lot adjoining the First Presbyterian church and will be used by the con- gregation of that church as a Sunday school annex. It will also be used by the Sheffield Library asso oeiation and for other community interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DISARMAMENT CASE WON BY ATTORNEY
Judge Rules Conviction In Federal Court Not Suffi-
 cient To DiSbar

TALLADEGA. Ala. Dec. S.-(Spe- cial. )--Ruling of Judge Pelham Agee in circuit court Wednesday after noon saved D. Henry Riddle from disbarment when proceedings had been instituted against him by the state of Alabama. Riddle had been convicted in federal court on charge of using the mails to defrard and sentenced to the Atlanta penitenti- ary. Judge Agee ruled that convic- cient to disbar from practice in state court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NEW PASTOR ARRIVES
Rev. J. w. Budd To Preach First
 Sermon At Ozark

OZARK, Ala. Dec. S.-(Special.)- Rev. J. w. Budd, new pastor of the Methodist church at Ozark, will oc- cupy the pulpit Sunday morning. He was accarded a cordial greeting by church members upon the arrival of himself and family this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FRIENDs GREET wALpROP

Among the officials of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad visiting this district yesterday and today is l.. G. Waldrop. of Nashville. who was general agent at Sheffield several years ago. His friends here are pleased with his rapid promotion with the L. & N. in recognition of his service and ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FORMER ELKMoNT MAN TO WED

Announcement of the approaching marriage of pr. Rowe Smith of Tex arkanna, Ark. who was reared at Elkmont. this county. to Miss Nohe daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Me Farland Edgar. of New Port, Ark has been received by the many friends of MT. Smith of this place MT. Smith is the eldest son of MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith of Elkmont, and the grandson of Col. w. B. Vaughn, noted business man and capitalist, who resides in Elkmont, Ala, also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
EPwORTHs ELECT

The young people of the Methodist church met last Sunday afternoon and perfected the organization of an Epworth league. Officers elected for the coming year were: President, Mrs. | F. F. Ravenscroft; secretary, Cam millus Dismukes; treasurer, James Paulk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ERECTING NEW BUILDING

Mrs. W. w. Rye has begun tho erection of $10.0oo brick building on the site of tho Smith hotel. which was accorded cordial greeting by building is to be a 2U-room. two story structure. MT. J. w. Scrogsins ia the contractor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FERTILIZER ORDERED
Monroe County Farm Bureau Triples
 Its Membership

MONROEVILLE, Ala, Dec. B. Special Leased Wire. 1.-The Monroe county farm bureau will hold a series of community meetings throughout the county during the coming week for the purpose of taking orders for fertilizer. The local bureau has all most tripled it's membership since last year and officials are looking for a big increase in the tonnage to be ordered through the farm bureau this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
rEACHERs TO TAKE TEST

The regular teachers examinations will be held here beginning Mon day. December IT, and will last through Wednesday, December iS' and will be in charge of M A. Vick- CTS, county superintendent of educa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIES

David s. Williams. one of the old est men of Clay county. and of this section of Alabama. died at his home near Ashland, Ala. Tuesday morn ing. MT. Williams was in his ninety third year, and had lived in the same community for more than 50 years. He served throughout the the Civil war and was in number of battles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
TRY RAIN INSURANCE

With prospects of the biggest Christmas business in many years be- fore them, and with stores crowded with the largest Christmas stocks in years, local merchants are planning to use rain insurance on big scale this holiday season. Last year sew eral merchants insured themselves against rain on Christmas eve ana some of the important trade dates during the month. This year others will take advantage of the insurance on the weather Local insurance agents declared today they already have received many inquiries regard ing insurance for Monday, De- cember 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
RECOMMEND CHANGE

? N. L. Robinette, postal inspector of Birmingham, on the occasion of his recent visit here, has recommended changes in service on several rural routes out of Ashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
EARLY ACTION ON FORD BID AWAITED.
Gag Rule Tactics Expected To Be Overcome And oVte
 Taken On Disposition
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD Decatur. Ala. Dec. 5

The message of President Coolidge to the joint session of Congress has fired the Tennessee Valley with new hope for early disposition of the gigantic Muscle Shoals project to Henry Ford of Detroit.
 The success of the progressive bloc in forcing possible amendment of the House rules, so that measures may be brought up on the floor by action of the majority, is taken by many as an indication that Ford advocates, who are believed to be safely in the majority in the House, will be able to bring up the legislation for dis position early in the present session. irrespective of whether or not the shoals legislation Is reported out by committee.
 The public generally, after having been more or less in the depths of des- pondency over the acceptance of the Ford offer after sale of the Gorgas plant, now seems much more optfmls- tic. Belief is freely expressed that the Madden plan has provideda solution Of the difficulty over Gorgas and the fact that President Coolidge appears to be inclined to favor the plan adds so much strength to the proposal Tennessee Valley residents are of the opinion the new year will not pc old before the bid of the automobile manufacturer for the Tennessee river project will have been accepted.
 ~skph Jong' New Game.
 Nah Jong" has invaded Decatur. Miss Virginia Carswell well known local girl, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carswell, a member of the faculty at Howard college, brought several sets of the game here last week. Parties were hastily organized and the pro cess of learning the intricate Chinese game was begun. Other sets began to arrive almost at once and now Man Jong" is played all over the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
POSTMASTER WEEDS.

UNIONTOWN, Ala, Dec. 8.-(Spe- cial.)-S D. Buck. the popular post master of Uniontown. has returned with his bride, who was Mrs. Jessie May Shelley of Meridian. Miss. They were married on Wednesday,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
sENTENCED TO DIE

Clarence Bailey, a convict at Kilby prison, who stabbed and killed James Culpepper, a fellow prisoner and a native of this county, was sentenced on Tuesday to die in the electric chair. The case was tried by Judge Walter B. Jones of the criminal divi- sion of the Montgomery county court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
<o GASES COMPLETED

Forty cases. involving the alleged violation of the prohibition laws prin- cipally, were disposed of by the Nor gan county court. which adjourned today. The court will be convened Monday in Hartselle, with Judge W. T. Lowe presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FLORENCE TO VOTE

FLORENCE. Ala, Dec. s-(Spe- ciat.)-On Monday the citizens of Florence will decide by their ballot whether 5-mill tax levy should be made for the additional support of the public schools of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CALLED TO WASHINGTON

Rev. I. B. Sargent is in Washing ton. D. C., this week. called there by the illness of his son, who Is in hospital suffering from shell shock which he sustained during the World war in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HAVE HEAVY DOCKET
DIES IN OZARK

A heavy docket faced Judge l.. F. Sessions of the county court which convened Monday. Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
SPORTSMEN BANQUET
Rural Route Changes Out Of Ash
 vi1Ie Recommended

ASHVILLE, Ala, Dec. S.-(Spe- cial)-The St. Clair County Fisher men and Hunters association held their annual banquet at .Springville today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HOLD BAZAR

The ladies of local Baptist Wom- 1n's Missionary. society are holding their annual bazaar in the Marshall Drug store this week. Lunches and hot drinks are being served each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FAIR ASSOCIATION ELECTS

At the regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the Limestone County Fair association just held the former board of directors were re- elected. The only change in the of ficial force was the election Of Joe B. Sarver to succeed R. H. Walker as secretary. MT. Walker resigning. MT. Walker has made one of the most efficient secretaries the association has ever had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HALEYVILLEPLANS BIG FARM MEET
E. A. 0'NeaI And Other Farm Bureau Officers To
 Speak

HALEYVILLE. Ala, Dec. 8-(Spe- cial)-Saturday. December 15, will be farm bureau day in Winston county. On that date meeting of the farm bureau members of three counties Is to be held in Haleyville 'It is proposed to have every farm bu- reau member in Winston, Marion and Franklin counties present on this oc- casion.
 A number of prominent speakers are to be present on that day, among them D. A. O'Neal, president of the state bureau, who will make an ad- dress. He Is a Lauderdale farmer and knows farming from a formers point of view. It Is also expected that F. E. Boyd of Auburn will be present and make a talk to the farm CTS on the fertilizer needs of the soils of Winston county, and the proper use of homemade fertilizer.
 R. o. Shaver, acting county agent has returned to Haleyville from Montgomery, and while there was assured at the office of the state farm bureau that live wire from the cotton association would be pres ent at the Haleyville meeting to the farmers when they convene in this city.
 MT. Shaver will make his head quarters in Haleyviile for the next two monthss and offers his assist ance to the farmers of this section and will lfelp them all he can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HALEYvILLE HOME BURNED

The home of Fred Ryland and fam fly in East Haleyville was complete ly destroyed by fire Sunday after noon about 5 o'clock. The flames originated from an oil stove in the kitchen, where the evening meal was being prepared. The flames had gained such headway when discovered that 1t was impossible to save the house from destruction, and it was soon a smoldering heap of ashes. A sewing machine, mattress and a few other household articles were all that copsJ be saved from the greedy flai.es. The house was the property of N. A. Cox and was not insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
STUDENTS GET OUT ANNUAL

The committee at work on Golden Memories" the annual published each year by the senior class of Central High school, has its plans well ad- prepared for the booklet. The annual this year will be the largest and best yet is the hope of the commit tee having its publication in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HOME WEDDING

On Thanksgiving Day Harvie Hil- ton and Miss Verna Barber were married by Rev. M. M. Crow at the Presbyterian manse In this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NEW CIvrTAN SECRETARY

/ R, o. Shreve has been elected sec retary of the Huntsville Civttan cup, resigned to move away from Hunts vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
2s DEGREE WEATHER

The seasons cold weather record in this region so far was registered Friday morning at 28 degrees above zero. There was a great deal of ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MERRIMACM WEDDING

Louis Burke and Miss Annie Boid- ing, both of Merrimack, were mar ried yesterday at the home or HeV, A c. stevenson, who performed the .sre- r-es>U
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ALABAMA FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHZ DOUBLED NYEARS TIME Cooges Mssage Reue Hope Tennessee Vaey n Muscle Shoais
CHAMPION BISCUIT MAKERs.-Mss Cornna Hall and


 Miss Agnes Boyd of Montgomery county who became the champion biscuit making of Alabama the annual meeting of canning dpoutry clubs Auburn The winning of this honor entitled them attend the national conference of with all expenses paid They trained by Mrs. Mamie C. hongton, home demonstration for Montgomery county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS MADE

The spirit of business house im- proven.ents Is still at a high ebD here. One of the recently decided upon improvements is the proposed remodeling of the Warten property, which some. time ago was acquired by Fred Gray of Elkmont, Ala. It Is understood that MT. Gray expects to erect another story upon the front of the former office and cotton ware house occupied by the Warten Cotton company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NEW BRIDGE READY

Lumber Company Sets Aside Big
 Game Preserve In COnecuh
 FLOMATON, Ala, Dec. S.-(Spe- cial. 1.-The new concrete bridge across Escambia river has been completed and as soon as the approaches can be filled it will be ready for traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

J. A. Wadsworth recently shipped seven head of good cattle to market and received check in payment for y5680.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FARM BUREAU TO MEET
Lumber Company To Move Fror
 Heflin To Edwardsville

HEFLIN. Ala, Dec. S.-(Specialo The annual meeting of Cleburne farm bureau will be held at the court house on Tuesday. December II. at 10 o'clock, for the purpose or eiecs- ing officers and directors for 1924 and transaction of such other busl- ness as may come before the meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

The inferior court. which has been meeting Saturdays, will in the fu- ture convene on Tuesdays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
PLAN NEW CHURCH
Building At AIbertvilIe Discussed By
 Baptist Mems Club

Especial. )-The Baptist Mems club held their monthly banquet in the annex of the church Thursday eve- ming. Plans were discussed for the building of a new church, the work to begin some time in tho early spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MANY LICENSES ISSUED
l6 White Couples Wed In Autauga
 During Month

PRATTVIII4E, AIa., Dec. o.-IOpe- cial. l.)-Thirty marriage licenses were issued last month by the probate court of Autauga county. Licenses were issued to 16 white couples and 14 negroes.
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Development of Fleet Aviation Plays
Important Part i'm Naval Warfare Program

bases. Tho commander-in-c chief must
know the distribution of tho enemy's
forces to conduct the situation. ''In
the Army" he says, "airpIanes arc So
Iected for solving such problems; what
could be moro natural than for tho,
Navy to use the same instruments?"
Although the Navy at present has in
commission only one airplane carrier
the Langley-knowledge gained from it's
conversion from the collier Jupiter has
enabled engineers to design an efficient
type of carrier by remodeiing two OF
the giant battle cruisers under con-
struction, which were at first intended
to be scrapped under the terms OF the
Washington conference treaties, the
Secretary continues. Under these
treaues, the battle cruisers Saratoga.
and Lexington will be converted into
floating air1romes with enormous decks
for taking off and landing, with ma
chine shop facilities for the repair and
upkeep of aircraft and storage facilities
for them below decks. ''In other words"
Mr.. DENLY declares, ''these two carriers
when placed In commission will be COM
bination hangers, machine shops and
landing fields"