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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
GIRL IS INu1RED

While coming to Tuscaloosa from Birmingham Tuesday mohning, the 10-year- old daughter of H. s. Evans. of Indianapolis, Ind, was severely cut about the head and face in an auton. obile accident. When few miles from the city. a rod of the machine broke. causing the car to run into tree, smashing the wind shield. Flying glass few into the chiId's face. She was taken to the McI,ester hotel and given medical treatment. Mir. and Mrs. Evans were slightly hurt in the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
GIRLS, CLUES TO MEET

The Girls club of the Hargrove community will meet Thursday aft ernoon at ? o'clock with Miss lsadore Williams home demonstration agent. in charge. Friday the Girls club of Buhl will meet in the morn ing. and the women's club of the same community will meet at the same place in the afternoon. The sylvan Girls and Women's club Will meet saturday and spend the day at the club rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
FLAMES DESTROY TOWNLEY STATION
Frisco Is Expected To Begin Rebuilding Burned Edifice
 At Early Date
JASPER BUREAU I THE AGE-HERALD !

The Frisco station at Townley was destroyed by fire Tuesday night about 10 o'clock, according to E. c. Ellison of that town, who was here today. MT. Ellison states that no one was at the station at the time the building caught fire, as the night operator does not report for duty un. til 12 o'clock. The origin of the fire is unknown. but it is believed that it began in the freight room. The Frisco railrcad comI any already had planned to construct a new station and work will probably begin at an early date, MT. Ellison states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
PROVIDE EXPERIMENTATION

Rehabilitation of civilians in- capacitated by accident or sickness is provided by action of the county school board of education here to- day. The school commission voted to employ E. l.. Grover of this city to look to the education, at the ex- pense of the state and federal gov ernment, of civilians residing in Mo- bile, Baldwin and Washington coun- ties unable to earn a living as re- suit of sickness or accidents. The salary of Grover will be paid by the state and government. His head quarters will be in Mobile. It is re- ported that $27,000 has been set aside for rehabilitation work in this state,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
TO STUDY HEALTH ORDNANCE

Dr. oscar Bowling. health officer for the state of Louisiana and a cousin of Dr. J. D. Bowling, Birming- ham health officer, will spend Thurs day in the city en route to a con vention in Cincinnati.
 While here he will get first-hand information as to the health methods employed by the local health depart ment.. He will study closely the milk ordinance which has been copied by many cities, and the newly-enacted pure food ordinance, which gives Birmingham one of tho best food control laws in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
AUTOMOBILES PROVIDED

By recent action of the state board of administration, the state fire mar shafs office will have at it's disposal two automobiles at the beginning of the year, it was announced Wednes- day by Chester E. Johnson, state fire marshal. MT. Johnson stated that he though the automobiles would prove q great saving to the state as it would save the state from paying automo- bile hire whenever the members of the marshars forces are forced to make trips of investigation in rural 1 1ictt-ictc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
ding growers and shippers of
ACCEPTS INVITATION

An invitation to address the Hexa- gon club at it's meeting the night of January 1, at Shawmut, was accepted "Wednesday by pr. J. w. Abercrombie, state Superintendent of education. dhls club ~fs,sc composed of men from the live Alabama towns in the Chat Ianoochee river valley and from West Point, Ga, it's object being to nro- mote the interests of this valley. Dr.
 Abercrombie will speak on the edu- catfonal progress of Alabama at the Hexagon meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
FOR CONSTIPATTON

For costipation and bowel disor- ders try FOLEY CATHARTIC TAB LETS. They are mild in action. but effective. promptly bringing relief. MT. W. B. Parrott. 1861 West 7eth St., Cleveland. Ohio. writes: Your CATHARTIC TABLETS are world beaters and have recommended them to my friends" Why continue to suffer when relief can so easily be secured? Get bottle of the gen. uipe FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS today. Sold sverywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
NEGRO GIVEN PAROLE

Waller CrIbbs, a coIored convict from Perry county, Wednesday was given a parole by Gov. W. W. Bran don. Cribbs was confined in We tumpka prison on charge of second degree murder, his time expiring Mo- vember 25, 1924. The prisoner suf- fered a stroke of apoplexy eight months ago, which mas disabled hin. so that he cannot work. On account of this fact and his previous good conduct, parole was issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
FIND KEG OF BOOZE

A five gallon keg of white whisky was found buried in an out building at 610 North Joachim street. atcord- ing to report made today by De- tectives Adams and Bauer to Chief of Police Jesse Hogan. There was no claimant to the property and Tom Foster, a negro, alleged to be wanted for the murder of Harry Chasezk, shoemaker, Monday night, lived at the place, according to the report of the detectives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
Infant Fischer-FuneraI services fo,

Infant Fischer-Funeral services for the infant son of MT. and Mrs. c. F. Fischer, 330 Melchair street, West End, who died Tuesday at a local tnfirmary, were held at 11:30 o'clock Wednesday morning from Echols & Angwins funeral parIors. with interment in Elmwood ceme- tery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
MOBILE JITNEY LAW WILL COME UP TODAY
Regulation Measure To Be Fought
 Out Before Commission

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 26.-(Special Leased Wire.)-A proposed ordinance to regulate jitney busses on the streets of Mobile to such an extent that they will go out of business will be fought out before the city com mission tomorrow morning. The street railroad company is fighting the iitneys on the ground that they will have to decrease their force if the busses are allowed to continue The bus operators claim they are a big asset to the community and ask that they be allowed to operate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
nE,IEMRERs AsSoC1ATEs

Members of the staff Of the state highway department were In recelps Wednesdav of a generous donation of cigars and candy from Marvin Pearce, who was a member Of the old highway commission at the time when it was constituted with 12 members. From his home at Win field Mr. Pearce wrote expresSing s best wishes for the New Year TOT ms former associates in road building work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
REDUCTION ORDERED IN RATE ON GRAVEL
Cut Is Made As Result Of Com pIaint Of Road Contractor
 THE AGE-HERAI.D MnnfrnmerY Ala. Dec. 2a

The Alabama public service com mission today ordered a reduction in rates on gravel from Myrtlewood, Hazen, Orrville and Martin, on the Myrtlewood branch of the Louisville and Nashville to Linden. The re- duction ranged from to 13 cents uer ton. The case which resulted in in the lowering of the rate was complaint from Salisbury & Co.,, who have a contract for building a road near Linden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
WILL HOLD FAIR

The one-day fair which was to have been held by Mobile negroes at the Mobile Fair grounds November 30, but which was postponed on &C., count of rain, will be held New Years Day, it was announced. There will be an interesting program, consist ing of addresses and music. The proceeds will go to a school for ne- groes here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
FINED UNDER CAME LAW

In Calhoun county, Claude Walker and George Turner were each fined S10 and costs for hunting without li cense, according to report made Wednesday to the state conservation department.
 John Powell and George W. Nichols were convicted in Washington county of violating the state game laws and were fined S25 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
CHILD IS RUN OVER AND FATALLY HURT
Three -Year-Old Girl Dies Of In- juries Suffered In Accident
 TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
Tuscaloosa, Ala. Dec

Tuscaloosa, Ala. Dec. 26
 Margaret Elizabeth Glass, 3-year- old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. c. c. Glass, was accidentally run over by an automobile late Wednesday after noon at the entrance of the Bryce hospital grounds and fatally injured. The car was being driven by Mrs. J. P. Turner of this city The child died half an hour after the accident of internal injuries. The child was playing with another child and is said to have run in front of the automobile as it turned into the grounds. MT. Glass is superintendent of the west side of Bryce hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
NEW sATsUMA MARKETS

Distribution of the satsuma crop is becoming more extensive every year and new markets are being opened up, which it is predicted will soon demand double Mobiles present output, according to officers of the Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange. The shipping season is practically over, but the fruit will remain in the local market for some time, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
TO DISCUSS GRAZING

The state board of agriculture will on January ? take up the question of standard grades for Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbages and peaches, 1t was announced Wednesday at the office of the commissioner of agrf- culture.
 Leading growers and shippers of the state are urged to be present at the meeting, which will be held in the senate chamber at the capitol, beginning at 10 o'clock the morning of January 2. If possible, the board Of agriculture would like to adopt the United States grades on these products and thus put on a state and federal grading service. Authority IS given to the board to make rules as to grading under article 30 of the new agricultural code.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
Miss Mona Anderxon-F

Miss Mona Anderson-Funeral serv- ices for Miss Mona Anderson, 45. who died Saturday at a local in
 firmary, were held at o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Johns chapel, with interment in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27

NEW YORKER TO SPEAK Businesssm of Opelika will hear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
DIES IN TEXAS

News reached Tuscaloosa today of the death of Mrs. Frank E. Cum mins. formerly of this city, which occurred Tuesday at her home in Rogers, Tex. She is survived by sew eral relatives in Northport and was and Mrs. John Hamilton of Bir- mingham. She was about 50 years old and was the mother of nine chl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
SPEND QUIET CHRISTMAS

TusCaIOOsa spenL dH uHusuaII3 quiet Christmas and the police made hut few arrests during the day. Most of the business houses were closed throughout the day and the Christ mas spirit was in evidence every where. The rector, Dr. A. Donald son Ellis, delivered special Christ. mas sermon at the Christ Eplscopai church Tuesday morning at ID o'clock and the choir sang music ap- propriate to the occasion. Prof. ferdinand Dunkley of Birmingham presided at the organ. grst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
REWARD FOR sLAYERs

Announcement was made Wednes- day from the governors office of q reward of s200 for the arrest of tither of two men supposed to be guitty of the murder of two street car men in Mobile five years ago. The two men slain in the tragedy, which happened October l, 1918. were J. H. Cowart and J. w. Fain, motorman and conductor on a Mobile street car. It is under stood that recent developments have given renewed impetus to the search for the alleged perpetrators of the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
scot,Ts TO ENJOY OUTING

TuscaIoosa BOY Scouts VIII enJoy an ontinp at Herrin's Lake, begin ning nil Wednesday and lasting for sev- erai er7 days. There will be no con str,,ction work. Scout Executive E. k. Sapp stated. and the outing is to De given in the nature of reward to the boys for the work they accom- plished in preparation or the com munitv Christmas tree, aiding at the nostoffice and other tasks. Hulen E. Whitehead of Birmingham, who had charge of the Black Warrior program during last sumner, will be in charge of the camp, and the scouts will study casting work and tree life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27

World war and when a railroad strike was pending. Green, it is said, was queried about what he would do in case strike of engineers was called and his answer was stated to be to the effect that he placed his allegiance to his country next to that due his family His expulsion from the brotherhood followed short lY after.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
BOY LOSES EYE

Bruce Pate, 10 years old, inmate of the Boys Industrial Orphanage. suffered the loss of his right eye by an explosion of fireworks today. A torpedo stick bursted and part of the explosive flew into his eye. Alfred McWilliams. negro boy, was taken to the city hospital today suf- fering from a case of tetanus. He shot himself last Friday in the palm of his hand with bullet from a small revolver and lockjaw de- veloOed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
MANY TO ATTEND

The biennial convention of the Sig ma Nu, which meets in Birmingham Friday, will be well attended from the state university. There are many members who are former grad aates of the university residing here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
KIWANIANs ELECT

At the Kiwanis meeting Wednesday the only business to come up was the election of officers for the coming year, which resulted as follows: F. B. Moss, president; Ed Kayser, first vice president; E. c. Wilson, second vice president; T. o. Thomas, treas euer; David Lloyd, secretary. At . previous meeting the following board of directors was chosen: W B. Craig, c. c. Thomas, Hugh Mallory, J. Powell Tucker, Edward Graham. F. C. Melvin and A. J, Atkins, The Kiwians have done a splendid years work under the able leadership of President ". B, CrAtE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
HOLD LARGEST TREE

Poly village, north of Jasper, held the largest community Christmas tree in it's history. The Poly Bap- tist church had presents for every member of the church and entire community. Fruit was sent to thu county aims house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
COOLIDGE SENDS GREETINGS

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Dec. 26.- President Coolidge sent greetings tc the national convention of CosmopoI- itan clubs, which opened a four days session at Indiana university today with representatives from many na tions present. Clubs from as far west as the University of California and as far east as Cornell university were represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
STUDYING NEW DUTIES

R. b. Jordan, recently appointed engineer of the fourth division of the state highway department, went to Selma Wednesday to get In touch with his new duties. He is at present assistant division engineer of the third division, but will assume his new post January 1, 1924, and make his headquarters in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
DEATHS

'nfant Leiton-Funeral services for the infant son of MT. and Mrs, Rob.
 ert l.. Leiton of Tarrant City. who
 died Wednesday morning at the residence, were held from the resi- dence Wednesday afternoon. with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Morrison in charge. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
PRISONERS REMEMBERED

The Salvation Army Tuesday pro yided the inmates of the county jail with a special Christmas dinner and the Perry Creamery company do- mated the ice cream. Both gifts were appreciated by the prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27

Mrs. Lydia o. DfcI1ey-Fune serv- ices for Mrs. Lydia c. Dickey, 64. who died Tuesday morning at her residence in Shades Valley, were held at o'clock Wednesday from the McIllevain church with inter ment in the adjoining cemetery, with Vice in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
CONGREssMEN QUALIFY

NJ c. Allgood, E. B. AImon and George Huddleston, congressman from the Seventh, Eighth and Ninth districts, respectively, filed announce ment Wednesday with the secretary of state of their intention of entering the primary of the second Tuesday in May as candidates to succeed them selves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
TO ENTERTAIN EMPLoYEs

Wholesale produce house of Mar shall. Jordan and Keith will enter tain its employees at a banquet at the Rurchfield hotel Friday evening. An interesting program has been ar ranged for the guests. The hotel Christmas night entertained its em- ployes at 8 special dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
PROGRESS BEING MADE

Work on the new s10O,OO0 educa- tional building of the First Baptist church is progressing nicely. The foundation is being built and struc- tural work, it is expected, will be started shor1ly. It will take about a year to complete the edifice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
MCGOWAN IS ELECTED

Joseph F. McGowan, we'll known Mobile business man, was elected unanimously a member of the Mobile county board of school commissioners at the regular meeting of that body today. He succeeds Robert D. DalV ST
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
NEW PRINCIPAL ARRIVES

Prof. F. B. Dowdy of Florence al : rived in Jasper today and will as- sume his new duties as principal of the Walker County High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
,.o ooo p.cKAGEs HANDLED

Approximately 15,o0O parcel post nackages were handled at the local post office during the past teW days. according to Postmaster Town. send About the same number of post cards and Christmas greeting cards were handled at the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
,rxxrp VISITS BOARD

pr. Thomas E. Benner, acting dean of the school of education at Au- burn, was a visitor Wednesday at the offices of the state education de- partment. Dr. Benner was formerly connected with this department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
FEW FIRES OCCUR

The fire department had only one alarm to answer Christmas Day, a small blaze at Christ Episcopal church. There were three small fires Wednesday, the damage amounting to a few dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
,xsprcTs LOWNDEs LINK

c. N. Mitcham, division engineer or the third division of the state high- way department, was in Lowndes county Saturday inspecting that part of the Montgomery-S highway that is under construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
FIRE VICTIM BURIED
opeIfka Man Lost Life In Destruc-
 tion Of Texas Hotel

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec. 26.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The body of Leigh Driver, a former Opelikian. who lost his life in a hotel fire in Houston, Tex, last week, arrived here Wednes- day morning, and was inferred in Rosemere cemetery. He was a travelling salesman and was a guest at the hotel when it burned. He was 35 years old, and Is survived by his mother. Mrs. L. s. Driver, and three brothers. L. F., Charles and Frank Driver. all of Thomasville, Ga.. and two aunts, Mrs. Drake and Mrs. E. J. Tucker, of Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
spEND DRY CHRIsTMAs

Walker county experienced one of the dryest Christmas days in it's his- tory. No arrests were made Christi mas Day for drunkenness or any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
CELEBRATE sANELY

A safe and sane Christmas was ob served in Opelika. There were a few arrests by police for minor off, lenses and very few drunk persons were seen on the streets. The Christmas spirit prevailed in fine manner. Christmas carols were sung by bands of local musicians. led by Mrs. Carrie Giles, to the shut-ins and invalids in different sections of the city.
 The inmates of the county poor house were remembered with bounti- full gifts of fruits and candles. as well as useful articles. Judge and Mrs. c, P, Butler superintended tho distribution of the gifts,
 The prisoners of the Lee county Jail enjoyed a real Christmas dinner with turkey and all the fixin's on Christmas Day, furnished them by Sheriff John l., Moon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
coYpr opENs JANUARY 2

The next term of circuit court here will open January z. Judge Mckln- ley of Eutaw will preside reileVlns Judge Fleetwood Rice of this cir- cult. The grand jury will be impan- eIed and will take up the large num- Der of cases pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
MEETING ADJoURNEp

The city commission met Tuesday and immediately adjourned until Friday morning. The time for hold ing the sessions Is fixed by law and this weeks meeting fell on Christ mas Day. No business was trans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
A DESIGNING MRs.

Mrs. Blackstone--Do you allow your husband to attend those late poker parties more than one night a week?
 Mrs. Webster-why, certainly. my dear-until after Christmas,LNew York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27

Order was issued Wednesday by the Alabama public service commission allowing the Southern railway to dis continue the station at Millsite in Shelby county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
David James Fox, Jr.-Funera1 serv-

David James Fox, Jr.-Funeral serv- ices for David James Fox, Jr., three- year-old son of MT. and Mrs. David James Fox, who died Monday at the residence in the Dulion apartments. were held at 10 o'clock Wednesday from the residence of his maternal grandparents, MT. and Mrs. J, T. Gaudin, 2S03 Cypress avenue. With Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27

this opportunity to hear Americas foremost university musical organi- zation. If the use of my name will in any way assist please feel per fectly free to do so. I cannot speak to highly of this glee club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
HIGHWAY IMPROVED

A number of citizens of Dora and Summit had a stretch of the Bir- mingham highway improved last week This road had been almost impasSable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
HUNTERS BUY LICENSES

Three hundred licenses have been issued during the month of Decem- Der, according to Probate Judge l.. W. Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
DOGS HEAD RECEIVED
TO DISCONTINUE STATION

The state Pasteur institute received Wednesday d dogs head sent in by s. $. Sullivan of Ramer for examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27

John C. Howel of the Brookmire Economic Service of New York in a lecture here Thursday night at the Clement hotel. The visit of MT, Howel was arranged by the Chamber of Commerce. He is on an extensive itinerary through the south and the middle west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-27
wIELDs KNIFE. CHARGE

James Colvin, 6S years old, of Pla' teau. was docketed at the count, jail today on charges of assaultine Webster N. Norwood with knife and attempting to kill his niece, Kit tie Colyin. The man used knife according to the warrant.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
FORD BACKERS PLAN
NATIONAL Meeting
Conference to Decide Method to
Nominate Auto Maker to
Be Held Next Month.
BY the Associated Press.


DETROIT, December l4.-PlanS to
call a conference some time in Janu-
ary at Chicago, ST. Louis or Kansas
! city to decide on a method by which
: Henry Ford can be nominated for
. President in 1924 were made late yes
! terday at the closing session of a
Injecting of supporters of the automo-
bile manufacturer. which Wednesday
. organized the national Ford for Pres
ident Club.
! The group. made up of few dele
! gates to a Ford for President meet
, ing which was called off, held sew
: era1 meetings here Wednesday and
Yesterday. at which plans for nomi-
I mating Ford were discussed, but no
definite action was taken.
Roy Z. Harrop of Omaha. Neb., who
was selected as president of the Ma
5tional Ford for President Club. has
announced the appointment of an eX-
ccutive committee. designated 20 take
. charge of arrangements for the con-
stcmplated conference next month. The
committee includes Harrop, W. h..
Kirby, Detroit; Robert +. Pointer,
;Detroit: Claude NJ. Wilkerson, Sedafia,
Mo. and Dow Dunning, Boise, Idaho.
Tho time and place of the meeting
will be announced within the next ten
days, Harrop said.