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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MANY CONCER RNS IN ALABAMA REGISTER BEFORE SECY. ELAN
Records Made From Numer- ous Places Throughout
 Alabama
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgome cry, Ala, Oct.


 The following domestic corpora tions have been registered at the offices of the secretary of state:
 Triumph Electric company Shef- field, Victor c. McIlvaine, Eleanor D. McIlvaine and Frederic w. Breed love, incorporators. Capitol stock s5,OO0 with s1,3OO paid In. Manufac turing and dealers in radio tele- phones, telegraph instruments, motors. dynamos, etc.
 Commercial Financing Corporation, Mobile, J. F. McGowin, J. G. Mc- Gowin, J. I. Robbins, Essie S. Me Gowin. w. II, Hall. Fred Stallworth. E. F. Ladd, Mark Lyons, Daniel Van Antwerp, 1T. Austill Pharr, J. A. Me Gowin and H. S. Aldeidge incorpora- tors. Authorized capital S51,000 fully paid in; dealing in bonds, stocks. real estate and personal property. se- curities, etc.
 Afford Land and Lumber company, Geneva, Ala. W. D. Jerry and Dwar Afford incorporators. Capitol stock S5,000 fully paid in; dealing in lum- Der, property, etc.
 Woco Pep company of Andalusia, G. s. Waits, G. O. Waits and Mrs. N. B. Waits incorporators. Capital stock $24,000 with $6,0O0 paid in; dealers in Woco Pep, motor fuels. oils and greases.
 The Muscle Shoals Motor company, SneIIlelur James H6uTSeS Leo M6nQcl and Norton Perry incorporators. Capital stock 21,OOo with s15,oOO paid in; dealers in automobiles. trucks. tractors, parts and accessor- ies, gasoline, etc.
 The Tire company, inc. Mobile. D. F. Tyler, T. D. Brewster and M. r. Brewster sincorporators. Capital stock $1,500, with $1,000 paid in; auto tire and accessory business, real estate and personal property.
 Kettles and Moorer, Inc Montgom- cry, H. H. Moorer, w. T. Coleman and Katie L. Moorer incorporators. Au- thorized capital $20,000, with S9,S00 paid in; general drug business.
 Central Optical company. Mobile, Jake w. Stack, Mendel P. Goldstein, J. O. Albright incorporators. Capital stock S7,000 fully paid in; dealers in optical goods. mathematical and scientific instruments, photopraghic supplies, etc.
 The Homewood Timber company. Monroe county, Uriah Cyril and M. E. Louiselle and W. c. Louiselle incorporators. Capital stock $S0,000 fully paid in; timber and lumber business.
 Capital City Ad company, Mont gomery name changed to Capital Ad- vertising company and capital stock increased from s4,000 to S1O,O0o; ad- vertising business
 Matthews Hardware company, Camden, Wilcox county, B. H. Mat thews, H. H. Matthews and l., B. Ses- sions incorporators. Capital stock $1O,0Oo fully paid in; general hard ward, vehicle, machine. furniture and farming. Capital increased to $50,- 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
ADVISORY BOARD IS NAMED TO ASSIST
 ROAD IC|AL S
Morgan Commission Will Give Advice And Co-opera-
 ton To Superintendent
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Decatur, Ala. Oct. 6

A commission of five men to act as an advisory board with s. E. Roper, county road superintendent of roads, was named Saturday by the superintendent IS follows. A. A. Har- bage, J. JG. EraeIlan, Dr T. J. Rus sell, T. A. Bowles and Addie Vest. This ccommtsison will act in the ca pacity of volunteer board which will hold conferences at least once each month with the superintendent, giv- ing him the benefit Of their obser- vations and ad vice in the supervision of the counIy'S highway chain... e.
 MT, Roper was named by Governor Brandon a few weeks age under the provision of the Forman act which created the office He will have charge of the machinery and other equipment for the upkeep of the county's roads aud will give his full time to the task of keeping Morgan's roads in good condition. Beat super visors will be named by him soon. representing every beat in the coun- ty. The supervisors will assist in the maintenance of the road system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FEAR FOR SAFETY OF
 4 MOBILE SCHOONERS
Ships Reported Abandoned During
 Storm On Gulf Of Mexico

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Special Leased Wire.) .)-Fear for the safety of four Mobile schooners, which are reported to be overdue at the. port for which they are bound. was felt in local marine circles here this after noon following receipt of informa tion today of the loss of the barken- tine John s, Emory, which was aban- doned in a storm in the gulf, and that of the Melborne P. Smith of this port, which was abandoned off the Florida coast several days ago.
 According to information secured this afternoon from local steamship agents and shipping officials, there are four other Mobile sailing vessels which were in the vicinity of these two ships when they were damaged and nothing has been heard from them since, and some are overdue at the ports of their destination.
 These vessels are the Thelma. out of Gulfport with a cargo, and the Stimson, out of Port Arthur, both bound for Porto Rico; the Lillian E. Kerr, and the Mabel Gale. The first two vessels are owned by Turner Padgett & Co.,; the Lillian E. Kerr, by shannon Hunter, and the Mabel Gale by Capt. J. M Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
.FORD'S CHANCE TO BUY SHOALS STILL STANDS
Original Offer, Less Amount Real- ized For Gorgas, Acceptable
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERALD
Huntsville, Ala, Oct, 6


 That the chance to buy Muscle Shoals water power at the price made in his original offer to the gov ernment, less the. amount received from the Alabama Power company for the Gorgas steam plant, is still open to Henry Ford, is declared in letter from C. B. Slemp, secretary to Pres ident Coolidge, to the Huntsville Daily Times of this city.
 The letter to the Daily Times was in reply to one of many letters and telegrams sent from Huntsville to President Coolidge from north Ala bama protesting against the methods that had been employed In bringing about the sale of the Gorgas steam plant to the Alabama Power com pany and letting it be known that Alabama Is still depending on Mir Ford to save Muscle Shoals for the people.
 Secretary Slemp declares in his letter that the government had no option in the matter except to scrap the plant at great loss and sell to the power company at about s3.5o0.- 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

Dr. Smile of the Covington county health unit addressed the Red Level Women's club at it's regular meeting this week. The meeting was held at the Methodist Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
.HUNDREDSATTENDI
 FUNERAL OF DR..
 STEWART M'QUEEN
Bishop Coadiutor Mcdowell OfficiateS-0Idess Minis
 ter In Montgomery
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD } Montgomery. Ala, Oct. 6 J

Funeral services for pr. stewart Mcqueen, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter. were held this afternoon from the church which Dr. Mcqueen had faithfully served for more than a quarter of century. Rt. Rev. w. G. Mcdowell, bishop co-adjutor of the diocese of Alabama, officiated. Montgomery cit the services, and joined in paying a last tribute to the rector who, in ad- dition to his wide renown for scholar ly attainments. was one of the best loved of any the1city.
 Honrary pallbearers for the fu- neral were the surviving 12 members of the Thirteen club, an. exclusive or ganization of local intellectuals, of which Mir. Mcqueen was a member.
 Active pallbearers were: Dr. F. c. Stevenson, II. A. Auerbach, B. E. Jordan. Frank Charles, J. B. Jones, W. A. Gunter, Jr, Henry Hughes, Frank Lockwood, w. J. Ginnivan, and George Judkins.
 The following were honorary pail bearers: J. M. Jenkins, Michael Cody, Dr. Charles A. Stakely, Clayton Tullts, Sr., Judge w H. Thomas. Judge w. A. gernon Blair, Gov. w. W. Brandon, W. T. Sheehan, F. G. Salter and James S. Pinckard. The Leak company was in charge of the funeral, with inter- ment at Greenwood
 In point of years of service, Dr. Mcqueen was the oldest minister in Montgomery. His death Friday morn ing brought sorrow to hundreds of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church met with Mrs. J. R. Clark and discussed various phases of mission work. Mrs. G. J. Gasten was leader for the aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CONCREssMAN SPEAKS

GEORGIANA, Ala. Oct. 6.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-Featured by an address from Congressman J. Lister Hill, the Mckenzie community fair was held at Mckenzie. Large crowds were in attendance and viewed the numerous exhibits on display.
 Experts from the Auburn extension department were present to give demonstrations and moving pictures were exhibited. Prizes were awarded for agricultural and home economies exhibits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MANY LOAN APpIJcANTs

B. B. Brothers, attorney for the Farm Loan association in Walker county, states there are about 50 applicants jn the county for loans and they will probably be made as soon as an inspector can get out to them and approve the property of- fered as security. MT. Brothers thinks practically all the property on which the loans are desired will be passed upon favorably by the in- spector and loans will bc made when abstracts of title are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TO PROBE WRECK
Board Of Inquiry To Investigate l..
 s8 N. Crash At Biloxi

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 6.-An official investigation into the wreck of Louisville and Nashville railroad passenger trains at Biloxi, Miss, Thursday night. resulting in the death of Engineer F. Wiley Lauzen. regarded as enc of the most carefu. men in the service, will be held at an early date. This announcement was made today by w. NJ. Boykin, as- sistant superintendent of the New Orleans and Mobile division of the line. board of inquiry will be called to obtain information from trainmen and others with reprcsen- tative of interstate commerce com mission present.
 All trains on the Louisville and Nashville are operating on time to- day. despite the fact that officials stated that the wreck was one of the worst in the history of the division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
APPOINTMENT PLEASING
Lee Delegate To Cotton Association Is
 Head Of Fnrm Bureau

OPELIKA, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Special Leased Wire. )-An announcement of interest to Lee county people Is that of the appointment by Governor Bran don of T. J. Whatley of Lee county as delegate to the American Cotton association, which meets at Columbia. S. C., October Is. Mir Whatley Is a prominent planter, president of the Lee county farm bureau and presi- dent of the Farmers Alliance Coop erative association of East Alabama, located at Opelika
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HURT BY AUTOMOBILE

Vereta, nine -year-oId daughter or MT and Mrs. Fred Burns, was knocked down and painfully hurt by an automobile driven by Mrs. Luke P. Hunt Friday night. She was rushed to a hospital. where 1t was stated Saturday she had no broken bones and would soon recover. The child Is said to have run in front of the car while crossing a street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MEETINGS ARB PLANNED

A series of evangelistic services will begin at o'clock Sunday night at the North Gadsden Presbyterian chapel. They will be conducted by Rev. Frank P. Anderson, pastor cf the First Presbyterian church. In the afternoons next week cottage prayer meetings will be held Ill 'he homes of the people of that com munity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
Blockheads Go Quick
 By This Simple Method

Blackheads-bis ones or little ones soft ones or hard ones-on any part of the body, go quick by simple method that just dissolves them. To do this get about two ounces of caonite powder from your druggist-sprinkle little on e hot, wet cloth--rub over the blackheads briskly for few seconds-and wash off You'll wonder where the blackheads have gone Pinching and squeezing blackheads only open the pores of the skin and leave them large and unsightly-while the simple application of calonite powder and the water dissolve them right out. leaving the Fkir! soft and the pores in their natural condition.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DAMAGE SUITS DISMISSED

Damage suIts aBBreBalInB SIUU,UUU against the Gadsden Evening Journal were dismissed Saturday on motion of the plaintiff. Originally, there were seven suits, each for S100.000. At the August term of the court the Journal won the suit of Mrs. M. J. Kirkpatrick and Saturday all of the others were dismissed. The cases grew out of a story regarding an alleged prohibition raid on the Kirk patrick home in 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
NEW HOTEL NAMED
Addition Of 20 Rooms Being Added To
 a.,Ile Qaks, Gxaa....iIIa

GREENVILLE, Ala, Oct 6.-(Spe- cial. new hotel has been named "The Oaks" by Charles Mckee of Samson the proprietor. MT. Mckee will move to Greenyille dur ing the last part of the year to as- sume active management of his hotel He Is a hotel man of ability, having been very successful as a hotel man. A new addition of about 20 rooms Is being added. and the entire build ing will be competely renovated and moderized. Connecting baths will be added to each of the rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
LUNCHEON Is PLANNED

Mrs Ellen Harris, secretary of the chamber of commerce, announces the plans of that organization for a luncheon at the Comett hotel next Friday. o. L. Bum of the Birming ham Chamber of Commerce and Mir. Johnson of the Alabama Power con- pany will be guests on this occasion. A delightful musical program has been arranged by the Palmer uni yersity boys. who are the Chautauqua headliners for that date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
GINNING IS SHORT

The ginning of Madison county. principal cotton growing county of Alabama has fallen far short of last year, according to the first season report of Charles R. Williams, fed eral gin reporter. Ginning to Septeln- Der 25 amounted to 1,640 bales, com pared with 5,763 to the same date last year. It is not expected that thase figures will hold good as a ratio throughout the season, because it Is claimed the crop is 10 days to two weeks later than last year, and the cotton movement is just getting under way here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FACES THREE CHARGES

Norman Pinson, negro, was jailed Friday night on charge of reckless driving, Violating the prohibition law and resisting an officer. It Is alleged that when two policemen tried to stop his car. believed to be carry ing liquor, he led them a merry chase across town. After running about two miles he plunged into a ditch. wreck ing his car. He escaped. however. and was captured down town several hours later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HEAR KHAN DEBATE

Several thousl persons met at the Jasper court house Saturday af- ternoon to hear Thomas Long speak in opposition 70 the Ku Klux Klan and Dr. z. F. McEldorner of West Virginia replying to his statement. Time was about equally divided be- tween speakers and the audience re- ceived the speakers with loud ap- plause at several points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HOME BREW ExPLoDEs

Homo brew of dynattc qualities seized by deputies of the state law enforcement department Friday in raid made in conjunction with Elmore county deputies at Jackson's Lake, a short distance beyond the Alabama river from Montgomery. Bottles con taining the concoction were stored at the capitol as evidence and began ex- ploding Saturday morning, scattering contents and glass over the store room.
 State deputies in conjunction with Russell county officers captured one of the biggest stills on record in that county Friday. the machine hay
 ing capacity of 2.000 gallons. Eff teen hundred gallons of beer were destroyed. Tn Colbert county, aided by county deputies. Chief MeAdory's men destroyed a 5-gallon copper still and 150 gallons of beer. while state and federal raiders in Shelby county ac counted for 150gallon still and 400 gallons of mash,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SHIPPING MUCH rpuD

president J. D. Acuff. states the company is SO busy that they are running almost day ana night. MT. Acuff manufactures a COW feed which Is being shipped to nearly every town in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
WORK SHOE ERECTED

Prof. w. H. Richards. principal of the large consolidated high school at Curry, was in Jasper Saturday and stated that trere had been erected for the manual training class a work shop. The shop has been well equipped with lp-to-date tools and agricultural ground has been ob tained for the students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
LLOYD GEORGE INVITED

Governor Brandon and Mayor Will liam W. Gunter, Jr., of Montgomery joined today in an invitation to David Lloyd George, former British premier, to visit Montgomery. It is hoped that the historic traditions of the cradle of the Confectionery and the cordial invitation extended will result In the British war premier coming to this city on his American tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PLAN NEW BUILDING

Brick Plant To Re Erected By PeIl
 FELL CITY, Ala. Oct. G. -(Special) The Alabama Coca Cola tottling company will begin immediately on the construction of new brick build ing to make room for their lncreas- ing business. They will also build a hrick garage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH

Chestnut street narrowly escaped burning to death Saturday. She awoke to find her bed on fire, hay ing caught from an oil stove. The quilts and pillows had been charred and the mattress was blazing before she realized what was happening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SOLICITOR MAKES RECORD

Solicitor Calvin Poole of Greenville who serves the Butler county circuit court. made a record this week in the disposition of cases. The second week of court closed Thursday after being in session for three and half days, and during that short period, 52 criminal cases were removed from the docket. A portion of them were nol- pressed, but a large number were tried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SELLS BUSINESS
Mrs. Carroll Disposes Of Interest In
 Troy Mercantile Firm

TROY, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Special Leased re)-Mrs J. S. Carroll has sold her interest in the J. S. Carroll Mercantile company. The business founded by the late J. S. Carroll. who was pioneer business man and financler in Troy. J. w. Bowers is the president of the company and general manager and under his man agement the business has increased in volume and they are adding new store houses for the enlarged busi ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CURB MARKET IS ID BE OPENED BY ETOWAH FARMER ERS
Meeting Called For Election Of Officers And Arrang-
 Ing For Enterprise
GADSDEN BUREAU1 THE AGE-HERALD
A cllrh market

A curb market for country produce will be opened in Gadsden at an early date, according to plans worked out by a special committee appointed at a recent meeting of farmers. A meeting has been called for next Saturday when officers of the associa- tion will be elected, market master employed and all details completed for starting business. Practically everything seasonable in the vege- butter, milk syrup, corn meal, melons, flour and the like will be sold. Prices will be fixed by the mar ket master. The plan Is similar to the one in operation at Rome, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
COLONEL sPOTswoOD III,

Col. T. F. Spotswood, commander of the Raphael Semmes camp of Con federate veterans at Mobile and the man who secured the next reunion of the Alabama division of veterans for his home town, Is i'll at the City hospital here. He is declared not to be in a serious conditionn but was taken to the hospital after becom- ing suddenly i'll Thursday night when returning to Huntsville on the spe- cial train that carried the reunion party to Muscle Shoals, Florence and back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HOST To sCOrTs

The Laymens club of the First Presbyterian church was host to Troop 1, Boy Scouts, Friday night. the occasion being the advancement of Melvin Brod to be an Eagle Scout. Each man present rose and told what the boy on his right wanted to be and each boy followed and told what each man wanted to be when ho was boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TRY JAIL DELIVERY

An alleged attempt by two youths in the city Jan to cut their way to freedom gained them nothing but an additional fine of $25 Tor destroy ing city property. The boys were said to have tried to cut through the brick wall, 1ut lhe attempt was dis covered in time to prevent the jail delivery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

Ratification of the minimum wage agreement for the New York cap in dustry by the membership of the Cloth Hat and Cap Manufacturers associa tion and the joint council of ths United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers has heen announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
COMMISSIONERS MEET

lThe commissioners court of St. Clair county held their October meet ing in Ashville last Tuesday. The November meeting will be held in Pel City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
RIsIN,Nss INCREAsINa

Business IS growing, according to visitors In Jasper from Cordova. The Indian Head mills have enough or ders to keep the mill running night and day for 12 mcnths and outside of that the manag ament has secured contract for 300 bales of sheeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
GOES TO NEW ORLEANS

Charles c. Robertson, formerly tax collector of Montgomery, has gone to New Orleans to look after his fur ex- porting business, after spending the summer with relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DON MONROE BURIED

Don Monroe died at his home at Whorton Bend Friday night and was buried in the cemetery there Satur- day, following funeral services st o'clock. The deceased Is survived by his widow and three sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TRcES COyER CRops

County Farm Demonstration Agent Wells is interesting farmers of Lee county In soil building by the use of cover crops. For this purpose he has just received a large shipment of vetch seed for distribution among the farmers for fall planting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
REPAvING PROGRESS

Repaving of the street from the brow of the hill on Alabama, whsre the city hall fronts 1t on the turn of the street south into Franklin. is going fine under the personal supervision of Contractor McAdory and Superintendent Vaughan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
b,1B4 BALES GINNED

just issued for Lee county b,154 bales have been ginned prior to September 22, 1923. This compares with $40 bales ginned up to the same date last year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
42 TRUE BILLs POUND

The Madison county grand jury, after sitting all this week has ren- dered partial report of AZ true bills and recessed until Monday, when its inquisitions will be continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FINE PROGRAM ARRANGED

The First Baptist church will ob- serve Promotion Day Sunday A splendid program has been arranged. Rev. Owen Moran, assistant pastor, has received the hearty cooperation of the members of this church dur ing the absence of their pastor throughout the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TO OPEN REVIVAL

pr. J. M. Walker Of Aberdeen; Miss, will open a revival Sunday at Hartselle Baptist church.