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The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-02-08

j. r. Buck, an old-time Filler res
ident. but now living with members
VI his family at Monroyia. Cal. is
here for a couple Of weeks on bust
ness. Mr.. Buck was formerly the
owner OF the 40-acre ranch south
east OF here now owned by Wesley
Young. He is in the embarrassing
business In California as a diversion,
and expresses himself as vel,
pleased with his new home.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-02-08
THE
HOCKEY .nonnnns

IL IL unfortunate. for the children
AZ least. that this section OF Idaho
has no hills 10 provide winter coast
ing The Gem state has lts noun
talns. II IA true. and those unfa-
mlllar with tho states topography
must wonder why there Is cause for
complaint In the lack OF hills. but
Filler IL essentially town on the
plain
Daring tho winter months the
children here substitute hockey
bobDlnE' for the coasting enjoyed BY
young and old In other sections
since the automobile has largely
displaced buEgies. wagons. nleighs
and bob-sisds OF other days. modern
hockey -bobbins on automobiles takes
on more dangerous aspect.
No cnc wishes "a deprive young
persons Of the pisssurcable onioy.
ment that goes with winter sports,
but thorc are Just two WAYS IN which
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-02-08
LOCAL 1. O. O. y, LODGE HAS
BIRTHiDAY-fS 10 YEARS OLD

IN "Flfteen Years Ago" column
published BY the Twin Falls News.
the following was reprinted last week
from the edition OF January 80. 1905:
Filler has the distinction OF
having organized an odd Fell
lows lodge with the largest
membership OF any lodge on the
Twin Falls tract. The new lodge
was formed Saturday night and
Is No. 1876. There we're is char
tor members and 26 initiates.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-02-08
LOW RATE GRANTED ON
POTATOES FROM IDAHO

The interstate commerce commis-
sion on petition OF the state pubic
utilities commission and the southern
Idaho Freight Reduction association
has authorized the Union Pacific TO
reduce rates on spuds on 10 days
notice. the low rate to expire May l.
The reduction will vary from 212 10
cents a hundred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
r LINE RAJ SERVICE. |S CONDUCTED FOR. SLAIN LIEUTENANT
Plea Of Mrs. RiCkner To View Body Of Husband Is De-
 nied By Sheriff
ANNISTON BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Annistnn Ala .Iulv 2

A military funeral was conducted for Lieut.. James T. Rickner Monday afternoon, the services being in charge of Chaplains Henry NJ. Blan- chard and l.. D. Miller. The body of the officer was taken from the undertaking parlors to the rcserva- tion building and large number of officers assembled at the Red Cross room for the ceremony. No instruc- tions have been received for the for warding of the body and it will be inferred here unless instructions are received from relatives of Lieut. Rick ner who are supposed to live in Colorado.
 Mrs, Rickner requested permission of Sheriff W. P Knighton to attend the funeral under a proper escort, stating that she wished to be present at the funeral exercises and to view the body of the man she is accused of having shot to death in their quar- ters at camp last Friday night. Sher- request
 Arrangements are going forward for a preliminary trial of Mrs. Rick ner before Judge Holman Friday.
 The garrison flag was placed at half-mast during the funeral Monday afternoon and many of the brother officers of Lieutenant Rickner ac- companied the body back to the city after the military services Several of the officers wives have visited Mrs. Rickner In the jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
IS SENDING
 SOUTHERN ENGINEER
Vice President Of Road Expresses Interest In Viaduct Program

R. V. Pegram, vice president of the Southern Railway system, mas in- formed D. F.. McLendon, president of the city commission, that the South ern is sending an additional civil engineer to Birmingham to confer with the engineering department of the road here about the work of in stalling underpasses and viaducts for several streets of Birmingham that cross Railroad avenue.
 MT. Pegram told President McLen- den that he expects the Southern engineers to report concerning their part oS the work within the next two weeks, and that he was much in terested in the proposed improve ments He wants his engineers. he said, to go thoroughly into the work to see what there Is to 1t. President McLendon said MT. Pegram's attitude seemed entirely friendly to the project.
 Mir. Pegram Is the second high rall- way official of road affected by the proposed changes who has expressed interest in the matter. President W. L. Mapother of the Louisville and Nashville already has expressed his friendly interest in the subject under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
SHOP GETS RECEIVER
Involuntary Petition Filed Against
 Studio Book Shop

An involuntary petition in bank ruptcy was filed in the United States district court Monday against tho Studio Book Shop. a corporation, 4OS Twentieth street, north, by Attorneys Coleman, Spain x Stewart F. W. Davies was apointed receiver by Judge W. ]. Grubb.
 The petitioning creditors wero Phillip Wolinsky, Reilly & Lee, Jo- seph Borovitz, the J. W. Burke com pany, Daison Manufacturing com pany, Scott, Foreman & Go. and Har- court, Brace & Co.,, all of New York city and Chicago, who claimed an in- debtedness of more than $1,000.
 The Studio Book Shop has been en- gagged in selling books and novelties, It is stated that the stock and mer- chandise of this company Is valued at approximately S5,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
ELKS THEATRE AT TUSCALOOSA SOON ID BE REMODELED
Several Thousand Dollars To Be Expended In Improve
 mentS On Playhouse
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD l.. AL I,,I.r Q

The Elks theatre, owned by J. P. Burchfield, is being remodeled and several thousand dollars Is being extended in Improvements. The in terior is being enlarged to seat 900 persons. New scenery has been ordered and the whole inside is undergoing transformation. No eff fort Is being spared to give Tus- caloosa a modern play house. Man ager Herman Burchfield has just re- turned from New York where he con- tracted for 25 shows. The season will open September 22 with a min strel and everything will be ready ltor the opening performance. MT BcSch . field took charge of the management of tho house last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
AUDITORIUM CAPACITY IS TO- BE DOUBLED
$25,000 To Be Expended On. High
 School Improvements

sHEFFIELD. Ala, July 2.I(spe- cial)-when the auditorium of the Sheffield High school building is re- modelled, according, to. plans of the school board, the seating, capacity will be more than doubled. Tt will provide Sheffield with an auditorium 6Ox9O feet and stage 20xSo. An in clined floor will be 8 feature of the auditorium. About s25,ooO will be expended on the improvements. The board of education hopes to have the work completed by the opening of the next school term. A $6O,OO0 junior high school building is being erected on a lot adjoining the pres ent high school building. A school building for the colored population is now in course of construction at a cost of $25,000. .,..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
STEADY GROWTH ENJOYED

Sheffield and Tuscumbia. whose corporate limits join, are experience ing a steady growth. Many struc- lures, including school buildings, business houses and homes are being erected in both cities and mauy other buildings are to be erected at an early date. Among the larger buildings nearing completion is the new home of the Alabama Abstract company on Main street. Tuscumbia. This build ing has three modern store rooms on the first floor and the entire second floor is being especially arranged for the Abstract company's permanent home. Safe deposit vaults will be provided for patrons without charge
 This company has been in business for IS years. It is a fixed policy oI the company to invest every penny of profits in the development of the Muscle Shoals district. Building of these new stores and offices is but one of the many developments of this company, which range all the way from small homes to the hand some Strand theatre on Main street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
TWO STILLS CAPTURED
Four MOOnshine Outfits Taken I
 Mcdo,4 SectiOn In Meek

WEDOWEE, Ala, July 2.-(Spe- cial.)-Officers Paign, Weathers and Gay captured two more stills Sunday between Wadley ands Malone. One was a small copper still and cap. The other was being operated by Bud Knight within about 40 yards of his home, the officers allege. This out fit was described as very "cute" and producing the "oil of joy" very nicely A gallon of the newly made spirits was brought in. Knight stated, ac- cording, to the officers, that he was making the whisky for his wife. who was sick. He was brought to town and locked up. This makes four moonshine outfits caught in this county this week up to the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

The ambit tons of some prosperous Alabamians, which ran to Scotch highballs, were shattered by a raid reported to headquarters of the law enforcement department Monday. In which 30 quarts of Scotch liquor were seized, together with two trunks, at the Louisville and Nash vile depot in Birmingham. No ar rests were made and no details given of the seizure In the usual formal report made to Chief McAdory.
 The capture of five stills were re- ported Monday: A 20o-gallon and a 8o0-gallon still in Jefferson county, with 800 gallons of beer and five gallons of whisky; 8 75-gallon still In Shelby county, an 1s5-gallon still in DeKalb. and a 4o-gallon still in Limestone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED

At regular communication or Fort Deposit lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, last week, the following officers elected for the ensuing Masonic year were duly installed, viz: J. D. Lamar, W. NJ; John Franks Bates, s. w.; John E. Norman, J. w.; Horace Gillion, s. D.; o. G. Bruner, J. D.; John S. Golson, treasurer; J, M. Herlong, secretary; H. H. Wheeler, tller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
EDITORS SON WEDs
Burnett Gather And Miss Jewel Par
 kcr Married At Sy1acaugn

ASHVILLE, Ala, July 2.-(Specia1.) Editor B. B. Gather of the Southern Aegis is all smiles, having received a telephone message from Sylacauga the army of the benedicts. having been married to Miss Jewel Parker of Sylacauga. Burnett was reared in Ashville but has been a resident of Sylacauga several years, holding a prominent position with the Sylacau- ga Brick company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
CONGREssMAN AT HOME

congressman Lamar Jeffers reached his home Sunday after an extended tour of the north. Mrs. Jef- fers and their son arrived. home about two weeks ago. Major Jeffers went to Sylacauga Sunday, where he deliv- cred an address in the afternoon. Major Jeffers expects to spend the next two months in the Fourth dis trlct and will visit all the counties during his vacation period away from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
SUNSHINE AIDS CROPS

The recent sunshine has caused the cotton and corn to show considera ble improvement although still small, and the cotton is two to three week s late. Practically all the farmers had prepared for a considerable increase in cotton acreage, but were barred by the continued wet weather at cotton planting time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
LEGION POST FORMED
F0rmer Service Men At Tuslk egee En
 fhusiaafto QYar Prosnect

thusiastic Over Prospect
 TUSKEGEE, Ala, July 2.-(Spe- cial.)-Friday J. T. Laurie, state ad- Jutant for the American Legion. or ganized post at Tuskegee. This makes aS posts in the state. The veterans of the World war are en- thusiastio over the outlook for their organization, and 1t Is expected that the post will include all tho ex-serv- ice men of Macon county. Dr. G. B. Collier, who is the physician for the disabled soldiers of the county, has aided in the organizing of the legion post at Tuskegee, and he with c. A. DeBardeleben, P. M Lightfoot and E. B. Crawford were selected to draw up the constitution and the bylaws of the local post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
FARM PROSPERITY Is GOAL IN MOVEMENT
Lee County Program To Be Pushed
 By Bureau And County Agents

OPELIKA, Ala, July 2.-(Special Leased Wire .)-Decision to carry out a program for the development of more prosperous farm conditions in this county has been reached by the Lee county farm bureau. The pro gram contemplates soil building by the liberal use of cover crops and terracing, thus increasing produc- tion per acre, and campaign for de- velopment of the dairy industry and poultry business on a larger scale. This program will be energetically pushed by the farm bureau in CO., operation with the county demon- stration agent, l.. T. Wells, and home demonstration agent Miss Ruth Whorton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
BRITISH MINISTER SPEAKS

pr. John McBeath, pastOr or a BAp- tist church in London. and who Is in America on a vacation, addressed the Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church Friday afternoon. pr. McBeath was commissioned by his church to study conditions at Hamp- ton university and the Tuskegee in . stitute for the purpose of advising on educational work contemplated in Africa. He Is spending several days at the Normal institute, and is very much pleased with the work that is being done by pr. Moton and his faculty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
 SEEK D. l., BURNETT

Signed NJ. D. Vernon, a le reached Commissioner W. B. ( Monday requesting the police of mingham to find D. L. Burnett. letter was written by Burnett's sir Martha who had not heard from for some months. He was last h Of in BirminGham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
TO ENTERTAIN THOUSANDS

Opelika' expects to entertain thou sands of visitors from east Alabama the Fourth of July. An attractive program will be staged at the fair grounds. The big feature will be horse racing. Plenty of fast horses have been entered for the trotting, pacing and free-for-all races. The baseball game will be played by the crack teams of east Alabama, La fayette and Opelika. A big barbe- cue will feed the people and the music will consist of a concert by the Opelika band. At night a fiddlers' concert will be held at the court house All business houses will be closed Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
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 SHIP MAKES RECORD

SEATTLE, Wash, July 2.-Cruis- ing from Norfolk. Va, to Seattle, $500 miles, the U. S. S. Maryland, made tho longest sustained speed trip ever attained by a battleship, according to the executive officer of the craft The Maryland made the trip in fl days. 2S hours and ' minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
WOMAN IS SLASHED

Mrs. Artie Tolbert of West End was cut seriously when in an affray in that section of the city Sunday. Officers allege that the cutting was done by Willis Johnson. Roy Smith, son of the injured woman, also was cut on his back in the fight be- tween the three persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
TO ELECT PRESIDENT

Monday, September 17, Tuscaloosa. will elect a president of the city commission. The present incumbent D. B. Robertson, who Is serving hls ninth year. will probably be a candI- no formal announcement, but stated Monday he would likely be In the race. A petition in the interest Of Bruce Sphelton, advertising manager of tho Tuscaloosa Ncws. Is being circulated. Others have been men toned who may enter the contest. If the bill taking in East End and Rosedale Is passed favorably by the legislature before the registration is closed this will add about 500 new names to the voting list and will be big factor in the coming cleo tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
AGED WOMAN BURIED

Mrs. M. l.. Drakeford, aged 76, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs R. B. Dudger, on Twenty first ave- nue Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock She is survived by two children. The funeral was conducted Tuesday aft ernoon at o'clock from the home of her daughter by Dr. L. o. Dawson and interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Darkeford had been an invalid for II years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

on a patriotic celebration st It's din- ner meeting Tuesday, and Tuesday night, beginning at 6:30 o'clock. A Fourth of July celebration program will be given on the campus at the university with Clifton Penick as speaker. The festivities will con clude with a fire works display on Denny Field Wednesday, night under the auspices of Farley Moody Post American Legion and the disabled war veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
NEW TRIAL GRANTED

Mrs. Leile Humber, convicted Of having killed her husband In May of last year In Russell county and sentenced to Il years in the peni- tentiary, on an apeal has been grant ed a new trial by the supreme court. She has been confined in the jail here since her conviction and now awaits another trial, which will be held at Scala in October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
OFFICERS DEsTRoy sr,I1

State Officer John H. Draper and Deputy Sheriffs Sparks, Pruitt and Cobb Sunday afternoon destroyed liquor making outfit in the Big Hillaby country, where they arrest ed Charlie Munday on charge of operating the plant. On the same evening, Deputies Sparks and Pruitt arrested Judson Thornshill on a charge of violation of the liquor law. A small quantity of whisky was found in his possession at the time of his arrest the officers allege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
TO MOVE TO FLORIDA

Two Opelika families will soon leave for Florida, w. H. Ingram, for mer proprietor of the Opelika Tower Bakery, will move to Orlano with his family, where he will engage Tn the wholesale bakery business. T. c. Brooks and family will leave for Tampa. where he will engage In the raol aState huSiness,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
BIG CROWD EXPECTED
Fort Deposit Planning To Celebrate
 Fourth On Elaborate Scale

HORN DEPOSIT, Ala, July ~ (Special, ,)-Elaborat preparations are being made to accommodate the big crowd which will attend the big Masonic barbecue to be given here July 4. Every town and city in all adjoining counties will be well repre- sented About 40 beeves, hogs, sheep and goats will be cooked, under the supervision of Ed Pettus of Mont gomery. The baseball diamond has been put in first-class shape, where double header will be played by two of the fastest teams in the state. Speaking, music and other amuse- ments will be among the features of the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
BUSINESS MAN RuRIED

Funeral services for Wesley Nit chell. 42 years old, who fell dead at his home In West End Sunday morning, were conducted at the resi- dence Monday afternoon, with Rev. R. r. Tally in charge. Burial was in Eulaton cemetery. MT. Mitchell had been engaged in business at Tenth street and Bancroft avenue for several years and was widely known in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
OFFICERS TAKING VACATION

City DetectiVe sam Smith and Patrolman A. Miller are taking their rest period beginning this week, Of ficers Gilpin and Wordlow having re- turned after being off for several days. Detective Smith and Officer Miller have planned trips to the Coosa river during their vacations and will leave after the Fourth of July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
ARRANGING CAUsEwAY PLANS

Col. w. A. McCalla, assistant state highway engineer, stated Monday that he expected to report and make recommendations concerning the pro- posed causeway over Mobile delta at the July meeting of the highway commission. Office forces at the highway department are busy put ting into the form of maps and plans the observations of the survey re- gently made. One route being con sidered is directly at the city of Mobile, the other some seven miles up the delta, Colonel McCalla stated.
 Bids will be opened Tuesday at the state highway department on a road in Blount county from Oneonta to the Jefferson line toward Blr- mingham. On July bids will be opened as follow:
 In Walker county from Jasper to the Marion county line; Perry county, from Marion to the Dallas county line; and for two and one half miles of road In Etwoah county on the Gadsden-G -Guntersville road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
TAKES NEW POSITInN

Frank c. Pollock, who has been a member of the business staff of the Manhattan Rubber company in Bir- mingham since he returned from France, where he served with the United States Marine corps. has ac- cepted a position with the Tyler Gro- cery company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

Howard Woodruff, a young white man of Greenville, section hand on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, late Saturday afternoon let 8 heavy rail fall on his foot, crushing it to such an extent as to necessitate am putation of one toe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
BARN IS DESTROYED
Four Mules Lost In Fire Started
 Holt Of Lightning

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, July d-t : ciRl. IA large barn on the farm James B. Walker, near PleVna, struck by lightning and burned the ground Thursday night, 1t beci known here Monday. Four mules V burned to death and a large quan of hay and corn consumed, the loss being over $3,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
CITY BONDS DELIVERED

Duly signed and prepared, bonds In the sum of s140.000 were delivered to Ward. Sterne & Go. by tho city of Birmingham Monday, July 9. the date for delivery. The bonds were those recently sold to reimburse small loans made to cover small stretches of paving and other public improve ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
UPTOWN OFFICE OPENS

Express Company In New Quarters at LinevilIe With Parker In Charge
 LINEVILLE, Ala, July 2.-(Spe- cial. .)-Lineville now has the express office moved up town Into the build ing Just behind the Lineville Drug company and in charge of E. R. Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
GN I'D AIRIRN

Mirs Sarah E. King, county home demonstration agent for Clay county, and Miss Glays Mccain of Lineville. who Is home demonstration agent of Madison county, have gone to Auburn to attend the annual conference of homo demonstration agents this woek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

Plans are under way here for the annual two days convention of/ the Tuscaloosa county Sacred Harp and court house July Il and 12. Many singers will be here and the old song hooks will be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
CARPENTERS UNION ELECTS

Carpenters Union, No. 100, Which has large membership, has elected the following officers: o. E. Way, president; J. M. Mitchell. vice presi- dent; c. H. Meyer, recording secre- tary; J. w. Flippin, financial secre- tary; J. B. Pippin, treasurer; D. T. Billings, conductor; J. II. Stegall, warden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
RETURN FROM MENToNE

MT. and Mrs. T. R. Bell, Mrs. W. c. Henson and Miss Norine Smith have returned from the annual Bap- tist meeting at Mentone They went up about ten days ago, motoring through in MT. Bells car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

The infant son of MT. and Mrs. J. T Binion died at the home of Rev. J. O. Noble Saturday morning. The child was taken i'll at the home of MT Binion at Liverpool Friday and was rushed to Tusllegee for treatment. but died a few hours later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
urAN nEETIEs Ar wORK

The Mexican bean beetle Is de- stroyiag many gardens of beans in spite of the use of insecticides. The dusting gun has been working over time and the use if 1t Is responsible for the few beans left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
rO PASS ON PAVING

The ely commission will meet Tues day morning and will pass upon some large paving projects. It will be a regular session and other matters will come before the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
YOUNG PEOPLE MEET

The Young Peoples Missionary society of the Methodist church met Friday afternoon with Miss Julia Powell, with Mrs. D. w. Haskey as leader. The society Is doing a splen- did work and this meeting was one of inspiration to all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
CONGnEssMAN IS sPEAKEI

SY14ACAUGA. Ala, July 2.-( cial.) )-Congressm Lamar Je of the Fourth Alabama dis made an address to nearly 1000 sons in Mignon Sunday night Sacred Duties of Citizenship" al historical facts about the Decl ration of Independence.