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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25

Tn looking over the winters past people generally consider winter cold by some particular cold period that occurred during that winter, and that is vivid in their memory, and in reality aside from one or two such periods the winter might have been very mild" MT. Smith said.
 "The lowest temperature on record for the state of Alabama occurred on February 19. 1899, when the mercury dropped to degrees below zero. My, but that was a cold morning" MT Smyth declared.
 The lowest temperature that has been recorded this winter in Mont gomery was 32 degrees, which oc- cured on November 29, the tempera ture being only l degree above the freezing point "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
MRS. J. H, LI,NpkIN

SELMA, Ala Jan. 24.-(Special.)-- Mrs. J. H. Lumpkin, one of Selma S best known and most successful busi- ness women, died at local hospital Tuesday. She was proprietor of the Arcadia hotel here, one of the best known hostelries of the state, and has operated that business for 22 years. Funeral services were conducted from the hotel at Il o'clock Wednes- day morning, officiated over by the Rev. o. V. Calhoun of Church Street Methodist church, of which she was a member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
ENFORCE CHICKEN ORDINANCE

A s>rict enforcement of the city ordinance against roaming chickens has been requested of the Anniston police department by number of local people and compliance has been promised by Chief George Rutledge. The Anniston chief has instructed the Anniston force to docket cases of owners of fowls which are permitted to trespass on their neighbors and the prosecutions are expected to fol- low the chiefs orders to his men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
HERE TRUTH APPEALS
 Q R E A . O N

terested as to the results of the in- vestigation.
 It is to be remarked further that every single witness summoned by the Government testified that they had either been benefited or per manently cured by taking Sul- Ferro-Sol.
 Their statements are recorded in the Government vaults al Green vile. s. C.
 Liberal To tie SIPS, at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
"PAY YOIR POLL TAxy

With the people of Etowah county paying poll tax as if they had year in which to discharge the duty, the League of Women Voters has called a meeting for Thursday night for the purpose of inaugurating Pay Your Poll Tax" campaign and it is an nounced that every woman in the county who is interested in the welfare of the state Is urged to attend. Less ttan 1,SOO have paid the tax with over 5000 due to pay it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
MAN JAILED AT SEALE CHARGED WITH MURDER

,l SEALE, Ala, Jan. 24.-Oscar Rat cliff. charged with murder in con- nection with thes fatal shooting of Roy Smith. in upper Girard, Ala. Monday afternoon. is now in the Russel county jail at Scale. Sheriff Pal Daniel of the Alabama county having made the transfer to the Scale bastile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
CHILD WELFARE AIDED

Miss Lidia Eustace. Montgomery, who is connected with the child wei fare department of the state, will arrive in Andalusia Thursday and will spend a week or ten days in Coviagton with Miss Claudia Weaver, at whose solicitation she is coming, conducting an educational campaign in the interest of the child welfare movement in Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
MEMoRIAL Is posTpONED

Mrs. J. R. Morton, matron Cf the Elizabeth Spearman chapter. Eastern Stars, announced Wednesday that the ann ial memorial service planned for Thursday night at the hall in this city, had been postponed until later date because of the severe weather conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
STEEP ROAD MADE SAFE

Travellers over the Chesnut Grove mountain, on the Danville road. will be surprised at the new grade estab- lished by Engineer NJ. s. Bingham. The grade now is per cent. and when the county highway is complet- ed in that section. the road, formerly one of the most dangerous to travel in wet weather, because of the steep ness of the grade, will be entirely safe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
OFFICERS CHOSEN BY MERIDIAN CHAMBER

MERIDIAN. Miss. Jan 24-(Spe- cial..-Nat l. Washburn will head the Meridian Chamber of Commerce for the next 2 months. having been elected president by the recently elected board of directors. secre- tary is to be elected later. Mir. Wash burn is prominent in hotel circles of the state. and in the social and busi- ness affairs of Meridian. He is lessee and manager of the Great Southern hotel here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
ALBANY BUSINESS MEN
 UNSUCCESSFUL IN PLEA FOR CUT IN LICENSES
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !

this year without reduction, it was indicated by the city council after requests had been received from rep resentarives Of several lines of busi- ness asking for reductions. Mem bers of the council declared the city had obligations to meet this year which would require as much reve- saw little chance for reductions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
TANK ABOUT COMPLETED

: The big sedimentation tank, which will enable the Alabama Water com pany here to supply city of 100000
 people, is nearing completion. Of fcials of the company today an nounced that if they are favored with
 good weather for another 10 days
 the basin will be completed and ready
 for uSe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
CREDITS BILL GIVEN COMMITTEE APPROVAL

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24.=The bill of Senator Norbeck, republican, North Dakota, proposing an appropriation of s250.000,000 to furnish credits in Europe for purchase of American agricultural products was reported favorably today by the Senate ag- ricultural committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
BOWLING TOURNAMENT

The bowling tourpament under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A here got away to a good start Monday evening" The Albany Business Men. winners of the cup last year, defeated pr. Baugh's team three straghts The league probably will be composed of only four teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
MEN STILL SUFFERING

J. R. Thomas and Eugene Whel- chel, the two men who were injured early Tuesday morning during the violent rain and windstCrm when the truck in which they were riding col lided with tree which had blown down across Noble street, were re- ported 10 be suffering intensely We'd nesday from their injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
KIwANIANs TO LISTEN IN

Anniston members of the Kiwanis club will listen in'' on radio con cert to be given on Friday evening by the members of the Fort Worth club on that evening. The Anniston club Wednesday wired an acceptance of an invitation from the Texas club and the concert will begin at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
ELIZABETH sToyALL

ANNISTON, Jan. 24.-(Special. )-- Elizabeth Stovall, s-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Stovall, died at the family home between Oxford and DeArmanville Wednesday morning of pneumonia. The funeral services will be he'd Thursday at Bethlehem church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
SOLICITORS HOME RoBBED

Thieves are no respecters of per- sons. The home of Solicitor D. c. AL mon was entered by bold burglars who took two pairs of trousers and a couple of suits of clothes from the room of county solicitor D. C. AL men. The burglar left no clue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
TO PLAY COLUMBIANA

Goodwater High school basketball team will play Shelby County High school team next Friday at Colum- biana. The local team has recently defeated some of the strongest teams in this section, among which is thd Clay County High school team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25

Former lieutenant governor and candidate for governor, of Tusca- loosa, Ala, testified before the senate and house judiciary committees Wednesday tha he was practically cured by chiropractic after he had unsuccessfully tried various forms of medical treatment. The committee is considering a bill introduced to estab- lis ha state board of chiropracic, which would give the profession of ficial standing as science. Judge H. B. Abernethy of Birmingham also testified that he was cured by chiro- practic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
CARS C0IIInE

The automobiles of $. E. Ory and Richard Kelley, the former car being driven by a negro, collided on Grant street. both being considerably dam aged. No one was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
HEALTH EBERT RETURNS

Dr. Waiter Earle, who for the past six weeks has been taking special training in Baltimore, Md, in health work, returned yesterday to resume his activities with the Covington county health unit, with which he has been connected for the past sev- eral months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
CONGRESSMAN VISITS BROTHER

Congressman w. E. Bankhead reached here Wednesday from Wash ington to see his brother, John II. Bankhead. Congressman Bankhead stated that his brother John, who was operated on for appendicitis in Birmingham during the Christmas holidays had had narrow escape from death but he felt confident that the crisis had been passed and that his brother will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
BRANDON SAVES NEGRO

Buster Phillips, Mobile negro, sen- fenced to be hanged Friday for the commission of a statutory offense, was saved from the gallows at the eleventh hour by Governor Brandon. Governor Brandon issued an order committing the sentence to life im- prisonment.
 The state board of pardons had declined to recommend clemency for the negro. The victim of Phillips was a negro girl. Governor Brandon held that under the circumstances as related by the petition for clemency and by the record of the trial, the end of justice would be met by the confinement of the negro in prison for life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
ALABAMA DEATHS
MRS. W. J. ABERNATHY

SHEFFIELD, Ala. Jan. 24.-(Spe- cial.)-Mrs. w. J. Abernathy, aged Sl years, mother of Mayor Sam C. Cooke of Sheffield died at her home Tn Franklin, Tenn, of pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
MISTRIAL RESULTS

Alter being out for about eight hours, the jury in the case of the negro, Will Lewis, reported mis- trial to Judge s. F. Hobbs at 10 o'clock Monday night, and Lewis was immediately taken to Birmingham for safe keeping. Lewis is under in- dictment for alleged assault on the person of a young white woman of this city, and considerable interest has been shown in the case which occupied the entire day Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
SPECIAL MARDT GRAs RATE

The Western Railway of Alabama announces this morning that. com mencing on February fl, that road will institute special rates of fare and half for the round trip to Mo bile and New Orleans, on account of Mardl gras in those cities. Final return limit is placed as February 20. with extension privilege to March r. by deposit of 5 additional. Many Selmians annually attend the cele- brations in both cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
MOVES TO BIRMINGHAM

s. A. Lokey, well Known Gadsden attorney, is preparing to move to Br- mingham, where he will enter the legal department Of the Alabama Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
SHOP FoREMAN RECOvERs

Isaac Scheer. widely known fore
 man of the Louisville and Nashville shops here. who suffered stroke of apopleXy Sundty is slowly recover ing, physicians announced from his bedside today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
DR. EDMONDs IN ATHENs

pr. Henry M. Edmonds of Birmins- ham is conducting q series of services at the Athens Presbyterian church. Dr. E. T. Orr of Humbolt. Tenn, who was to have conducted the musical program for the meetings, has been detained because of illness in his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
MRS. PoLLACK ILL

Mrs. James Pollack who has been i'll at her home in Piedmont for sew eral weeks with flu. was brought to a local hospital Wednesday and was reported by attending physicians to be in 3 dangerous condition. Mrs. Pollock is the daughter of Wood Hanna of the Commissioners court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
ALABAMA POSTMASTERS NOMINATED BY PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON BUREAU |,
 tliE AG E-HEhALD

, Washington, ID. L., Jan. 2i
 The president touak nominated the .'olloW;ag Alabama postmasters.
 ~ F. Stephens. Attalla; Will i.a.a Tower. Blountsville, and I..,,,. Grace. Dora sg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
wINTRY IN GooDwATER

Goodwater and surrounding terri tory had one of the hardest days of the winter Tuesday. A cold and driv- in geast rain fell most of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
cELEBRATEs saD nIRTHDAY

Uncle Jeff Mills, pioneer citizen of Bullock, Ala who celebrated his SSd birthday this week, was made happy by the visitation of more than 100 relatives on that day. coming from Coyington, Crenshaw, Pike and Golf fee counties. A sumptuous spread was prepared for 300 and was served on the grounds as feature of this memorable occasion.
 Uncle Jeff is the brother of Mrs. Ann O'Neal. who is s4 years of age, and her husband, Henry O'Neal, ,A s6. This happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary one year ago this spring at Andalusia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-25
FARM BUREAU ACTIVE SELMA SCHOOL TAX IS IN CONVICTION COUNTY PASSED BY BIG VOTE

ANDALUSIA, Jan. 4.-(special.)- general campaign to double the membership of the Covington County Farm bureau by the close of Febru- ary has been launched in this coun- ty. As basis for an organization to secure these goals, eight com munities of the county have been or ganized, each to elect a representa- tive to the governing body of the entire county. These communities are; Andalusia. with D. A. Mckinney as representative and chairman; Red Level; Can't. with George Pruitt. chairman; Antioch, R. H. Helms; Stanley, Florala, Opp, and Rose Hill.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Miss Anna Nave was carried out
 Solos were rendered by Doroth!
 Latham and Mrs. Clara Bernstein. 4
 quartet consisting of Mrs. Latham
 Mrs. Bernstein, Zoe Lahar and Ev;
 Rabcr rendered several selections : Luncheon was served.
 Some of the guests from Hartfort
 included Maude Philips, Marion E,
 Marvel, Isabel Lucas, Bretha Bill
 Zaidee Scott and Muricl Wadweg
 Guests from Stamford included Mar.
 garet Gleason. Vera Folds and Joseph
 Downey.
 MT. and Mrs. Burton w. Lewis of
 Harrison street quietly observed their 35th wedding anniversary at their
 home on Harrison street on Thursday. They were married February 1, 1888 at the parsonage of the Plainvilic Congregational church by Rev. J. w.
 Backus. Clinton w. Cowles was the
 best man and the ushers were Cliff ford Potter, James Cook and s. Clar- ence Parker. Miss Lulu Carter, Mrs. $. Clarence Parker, Miss Annie Smith and Miss Susie Parker were brides maids.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis have three chill dren, Edwin N. Lewis of New York city, Clement Lewis of the Dickinson Drug Co.,, and Miss Margaret Lewis. They have two grandchildren, Jane and Miriam, daughters of Mfr. and Mrs. F. N. Lewis.
 Mrs. George NJ. Flanagan of Forest street entertained several. members of her college fraternity at luncheon today. Her guest included Miss Winifred Bent of Boston, Miss Helen Symonds of Worcester, Mass, Miss Eliza beth Bell of Springfield, Mass, Ms. Sheila M. Tabor of Turner's Falls. Mass, Mrs. Fl, 'ence H. Dale Of New I'aven, Mrs. Marian C. Cilpp of Wethersfeld and Miss Mildred Ahl- strom of New Britain. The guests will attend the Emerson College club in Hartford this evening.
 Nearly four hundred persons were 1 present at the annual ladies night | held at the Elk's club Tuesday eve- ming. Early in the evening Willard" the man who grows entertained with several card tricks as we'll as increas- ing his height several inches and ex- tending his arm far beyond its ordi- nary length. Dancing and refreshment follow this entertainment until the party broke up at one o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lawrence Southard of Berlin returned on Tuesday from New York city where they have been spending a few days.
 William Fcick, assistant -prcsi- ent of the Irving National bank of lew York city will speak at the third { nnual banquet of the New Britain I hapter of the American Institute of , which is to be held at the I huttle Meadow club vn Thursday r vening. February 22. A reception ill be held at 6:3o preceding the din CT which is to be at o'clock. after q mich there will be dancing until z clock. Robert Bertini is chairman C the committee in charge. t The nurses of the New Britain Gen. [, -al hospital entertained the members c the Philathea class of the Meth a list church at the nurses home on awkins street Wednesday evening. \ owing pictures of How Life Begins. lc 1d Through Life's Windows" were H town in the class rooms. arter B neral inspection of the home, so. al al was held in the recreation rooms N Id a buffet luncheon was served te iss Traver was in charge of the d -ogram. bt
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

The Business and Professional women's club entertained several visitors on Sunday afternoon from clubs throughout the state. A musi- cal program under the direction of
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Miss Airline Nelson. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Bonnet Nelson of Har- risou street who has been working in Bridgeport with the charity and health department in that town has resigned her position there and is now working for the local school board.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

th0aght lhey had stepped from an cid picture. Tea sss seRed in the diRiRs room giih Mrs, William HunssFfeFd
 AFs William F, tsTe0ks, Miss Ma8 Ahiltiesfy and Mrs C, B stanley presiding ia charming eolonisl costume ai the taele which was a real cid eel enlsl tea table with its lovely old eFgsisi and silver and soft candle light coming from the heaa,ifnl old eandel- labFas on ths table, Mrs Philip sisns lfg, Mrs, Maxwell RoEieF, Airs William he|lshd, Mrs, Robert Frisbie and Miss flers Humphrey dressed in quaint gowns of historical days assist ed silh the serving in the dining feom. Miss Gertrude Hine ana Mar, ess fieilzeT gave delightful musical program during the entire tea,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Miss Dorothy Kent of Hart street will attend the festivities at Yale University the early part of next week.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Jack Whitaker of the Stanley Rule and Level Co. is spending the week. end in New York city.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03
COLONIAL TEA BY 9. 4. R..

Judas Entertain Florida Many Literary Lights Eighth Wedding Anniversary
 Observance Coupe-MCa Auxiliary Meeting
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Miss Margaret Curran of Fairview street spent last weekend in New London as the guest Of Mrs Edward Coyle.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

The k, \, girls are planning dance 10 take place next Saturday evening at the home Of Miss Anna ffaut, daughter Of Mir. and Mra George Traut Of West Main street. Mrs Frank Traut and Mrs, George Traut will act as patronesses,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Mrs, Joseph Regsh of Harrison street IS spending the weekend in Stamford.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Mir, and Mrs, Arthur Kimbali of Lexington street return on Mon. day from Chicago. Ill.. where they have been spending the past week.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

One of the largest weddings of the winter season will be that of Miss Agnes Duncanson, daughteh of Mir. and Mrs Charles Ducanson of Black Rock Avenue to Raymond H. Piper of Bostcn which will take place on Sat- urday afternoon at 5:3O o'clock in the South Congregational church. Rev. George ". C. Hill, pastor of the
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Nowhere. except in the treasure chests Of an old New England attic could one find such lovely array of costumes as those worn yesterday at the Colonial Tea which Mrs. Laurence Mouat gave at her home on Grove Hill to the members of the Esther Stanley chapter. n. A. R. Mrs. Mouat was assisted in welcoming her guests by Mrs. Fra K Porter. Mrs. Harry Bates. Mrs. Rufus Hemingway. Mrs. E. AL len Moore. Mrs. Charles Nichols. Mrs. Howard Parsons and Mrs William Booth all of whom wore very fashion able gowns of the early colonial days. Mrs. Parscr7 wore a George Washing ten costume and Mrs. Booth was dressed as Martha Washington. They both lookel so lovely one almost
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

The mid winter ball will be held at the Shuttle Meadow club this evening. Dinner will be served at seven thirty. Mrs. Howard Parsons and Howard Humphrey are the committee in charge.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

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New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Miss Harriet Clark of New Haven is the guest of Miss Helen Martindeil. daughter Of MT. and Mrs Robert Martindeli Of Hamilton street
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

There were s5 tables of bridge at the most successful bridge party of the season given by the members of tho Business and Professional Wom- en's club at their new clubhouse on High street Tuesday evening. The party was in charge of Miss Gertrude Conroy and her supporting commit tee.
 Prizes were awarded to Mrs. A. Schrey. Miss Ruth Woodward Miss Anna Nave and Miss Cecelia WalslI Refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Invitations have been sent out by the Hartford Art school announcing their annual Bal Mssque which is to take place on Tuesday evening. Febru- ary 22 Tt the Art School in Hartford. Miss Ebba Roseen. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. c. N. Roscen of Harrison street is chairman Of the committee of arrangements.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Miss Katherine Talmadge of Colum- bus, Ohio is the guest of her sister. Mrs. William T. sloper of Bloomfield avenue, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

MT. and Mrs. Walter P. crabtres and daughter Miss Priscilla Crabtree of Lincoln street are spending the weekend in Syracuse. N. Y. with Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Crabtree, Jr.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Edward Christ, son of Mir. and Mrs. F. W. Christ of Garden street returned on Thursday from New York city where he spent the early part of the week.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Mrs. Fred w. Loomis opened her home on Harrison street Friday after noon to bridge party which her daughter Miss Edith Loomis and Miss Gladys Fogarty, daughter of Mrs. w. H. Fogarty gave for the benefit of the Skidmore Endowment Fund. Decor ations were effectively carried out in red and white appropriate for the Valentine season. Tables were reserved by Mrs. s. P. Strople, Mrs. Ray Leach, Mrs. Louis Oldershaw, Mrs. Sherwood Raymond, Mrs. George Curtis, Mrs. George Dyson. Mrs. B. W. 1sffney, Mrs. Palmer Chamberlain, Miss Frances Williams, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. ". Williams, Miss Helen Martinde1l daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Martindtll. Mrs. Bayerd Crum, Mrs F. A. Booth and Miss Helen Rad cliffe. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Radcliffe. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Charles E. Swain, Mrs. Frank Shields. Mrs. Joseph D. Williams, Mrs. Frederick Macomber and Mrs. Her man C. Margaral. The prizes were donated by the W. c. Simmons Corp, and by Dr. J. E. Conger.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-03

Mrs. Mortimer Judd of Franklin Square left early in the week for Florida. where she will spend the re. mainder of the winter season.