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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
FAIRFIELD KlWANIANS
 PLAN LADIES' NIGHT
Dr. Burns Speaks To League Of Women Voters
 FAIRFIELD BUREAU
 
THE AGE-HEkALD r.4-fs.I.I Aln Ar0


 Mrs. Ada Richardson Burke was to have assumed charge of the Fairfield postoffice Wednesday afternqon. She was appointed to the post tuesday, and it was announced she would take office in December. However, R. Il. Stephens, Jr, recelVed instructions from Washington Wednesday morn ing to turn the office over to Mrs. Burke, that she had been given recess appointment until the senate meets in December, at which time her appointment will be confirmed. Mrs. Burke did not take over the office, although advised of the order from Washington.
 The sudden change in the post office was surprising to residents of Fairfield, for. although the an- nou1rcement of Mrs. Burke's appoint ment was in The Age-Herald Tues day, there was nothing to indicate that the change would be made so suddenly. MT. Stephens, who has served as postmaster for several years, was. somewhat surprised, as were others. Mrs. Burke was noti- fled Wednesday morning by MT. Stephens that he had been instructed to hand over the office to her and she was expected to assume charge during the afternoon. Q.
 The appointment of so pleasing a woman as AlTS. lO lllG pOSN- office in Fairfield was received with not alone interest, but considerable eradication. Although she is wholly unacquainted with the duties of the place, her examination paper was said to have averaged unusully high.
 She was for some time attached to the nursing staff of the Tennessee company, later being appointed as sistant superintendent of the em- ploye hospital.
 The Fairfield Kiwanis club is pre- pairing ambitious plans for ladies night, to be celebrated Friday at the Methodist church dining hall. The Fairfield club entertains the wives and daughters of the members once every month, and the affairs always excite interest. It was stated on Wednesday that the entertainmenc committee had an interesting bag of tricks to beguile the guests and that no one wanting an enjoyable evening should miss the affair. Joseph Half penny, secretary, asks for a full at tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
FAMILY REUNI0N

An interesting family reunion was held this week at the home of Mrs. Mary Furr at Powderly. Six daugh- ters and one son, with their hus- bands, wives and children. formed the guests and an interesting day was spent at the family home.
 Those attending the reunion were: Robert Jeffries. Charles Jeffries. Mrs. William Gewin, Lillian Gewin, Mrs. Robert Keller of Ensley, Mrs. II, G. Lonsdale, Gilman Lonsdale. Paul Lonsdale of Atlanta, Ga, MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Keller, Mrs. Meadows of Ensley, MT. and Mrs. Charlie Furr, Miss Eulala Furr of Bessemer, Mrs J. G. Thompson, Edna Thompson. MT. and Mrs. Howard Thompson of Pow derly. MT, and Mrs. Leonard Ed mundson. Helen Hazel and Leonard Edmundson, Jr,, of Brighton; MT. and Mrs. J. D. Hurd. Roland Hurd, Pau line, Edward, Edna Catherine and Joe Hurd of West End, and Mrs. Claude Pierce of Powderly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

When the liver is sluggish and the kidneys disordered, when the nerves are 'all unstrung." when one feels exhausted and incapable of effort, and looks old and haggard, these are Nature s warnings that the body needs the help that Lyko will give.
 The fact that thousands use it regularly and recommend it shows the good this great general tonic is doing. Lyko is sold by all reli- able druggists. Ask for it today.
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 LYKO MEDICINE COMPANY New York Kans.s City. Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
BANK CLEARINGS UP
Of a Million Increase
 Al MnhiIe

MOBILE, Ala, August 1.-(Special Leased Wire)-An increase of more than three quarters of million dol lars was shown in the bank clearings for the city of Mobile during the month of July as compared with the same month last year, according to figures made puhlic by the Clearing House association. Figures compiled by the clearing house show an in crease of over sS,000, 900 for the first seven months of 1923. Bankers here say that the big increase indicates good times in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
ALLOWS MINER BOND
Friends Of Higginbotham Attempt
 ing To RRise Amount Of Rnnd

Bond of s5,000 was set for Macon Higginbotham, Labuco miner. charged with the murder of Henry Beacham. also a miner, following the hearing of habeas corpus pro- ceedings before Judge Roger w. Snyder Wednesday.
 Higginbotham has been held in the county jail since the killing several weeks ago and has not been allowed bond. The killing is supposed to have grown out of dispute between the miners while gambling Attor- neys for Hgginbotham in the pro- ceedings Wednesday sought to prove that Beacham did not die from Hig- ginbotham's blow but broke his neck when he fell into a gulley.
 Bond had not been made at late hour Wednesday night. but friends of Higginbotham are expected to make it Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
DEMONSTRATES CRAWL STROKE.

DEMONSTRATES CRAWL STROKE-Capt. David Staigg of the American Red Cross pictures the famous crawl stroke
 The crawl is only the fastest but the graceful stroke that swimmer possibly he The beauty of the crawl that continuous The stroke alternate overland stroke with head buried to forehead in breathing the side with roll of body exhang under water with natural roll of the head This gives the natural rhythm and swing that makes the crawl fascinating the onlooker The kick merely the rapidly moving and down of the legs in continuous thrash fute Captain Stagg eighbeat crawl stroke That eight complete leg kicks stroke Another stroke proving very pop ua and speedy the crawl the back known the back crawl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
LOWER BAIL REFUSED
Nashville Woman Charged Wit
 Shooting Sweetheart

MOBILE, Ala. August 1.-The ap- plication of Mrs Ester Gray of Nash vile, Tenn, charged with an assault to murder Douglas Brandon of Nash vile, her sweetheart for twelve years, for a reduction of her $3,000 bail was refused today by Judge D. H. Ellington of the police court. Brandon. son of wealthy parents of Nashville. and with relatives also at St Louis, Mo. is Q helpless cripple at hospital from the result of be- ing wounded Mrs. Gray shot Bran don on June 5, last. after he had taken up with another woman, &C., cording to her statement following te shooting. A delicate operation on the spinal cord of the wounded man saved his life, but he Is left g help less cripple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
PITTMAN-CAMp WEDDING

JAChSUN IIlLE, AIa., August 1.-7 Special l)-A wedding of great in- terest throughout Georgia and Ala bamG was solemnized here Monday morning by Rev. M. L. Keith of the Baptist church, when Mrs Alice Jones Camp and MT. l.. H. Pittman of Tallapoosa, Ga. were united in marriage at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. M J. flames
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
TO ANSWER BLAINE

,,.n1soN wis, August 1,-(By
 MADi Stata Senator II. J. Stevenson @sld asslnIea feply sNis formay to the tsisgTam srom W GOV. J. J. Blaine demandinss state stat officials alleged to have t,,eos as- saulted girls in locked rever@ state o.r'ses he xo,d "to submit names of the per sons sons involved to the governor, .,, who sa fought the proposal for an inyeitga- t;on during the legislature. and who. fin M reality. is an attorney for the de- fense; am Teaay nsve at befoSe Sn am an inn partial judge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
OHIO MAN GIVES TO FUND
Cincinnati Citizen Sends S1O Check
 To City Welfare Department

Reading of tn, campaign begun in Birmingham by the city welfare department to save babies subject to unusual privations during illness. through lack of parental financial capacity to furnish proper protection and food, W. E. Busteed of the Curry Woodenware company, Cincinnati, O., Wednesday sent a check for $10 to the save baby fund"
 Contributions to this fund now to- tai s719.20. which sum has enabled the the city welfare department to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

office and at desk all day long. As a result. my system became all clogged up. was always tired. rested poorly at night and grew nervous and irritable. l began using Lyko and now I am in fine shape again. feel cheerful. and am able to do much more work without fatigue or nervous strain."
 An Oklahoma man. MT. Gallion. also tells about the help Lyko gave his wife after other remedies had failed. His letter says: The wonderful relief Lyko he's given my cine. which did no good. saw Lyko advertised and got it and it is doing her lots of good"
 Mrs. Donnie. of Mississippi. writes: T have been taking Lyko and have found 1t the best medicine in the world for indigestion"
 Lyko gives it's beneficial effects through the action of it's pure medic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
ENTERTAINs FOR GUESTS

Mrs. NJ. c. Ragsdale entertained at swimming party Tuesday morning Tor her house guest, Mrs. Robert Jackson, of Dateville. and Miss Mary Howle of Mobile. A swim at West Lake was enjoyed early in the morn Ing, after which the guests motored to the Ragsdale home, where a tempting breakfast was served. Those attending were Mrs. Jackson, Miss Howle. Mrs. Guy Wilson, Mrs. J. c. Pope, Mrs. James Sanford, Mrs. George Cochran, Mrs. J. II. Blue, Mrs. Annie Walters, Mrs z. II. Ragsdale and Mrs. w. F. Golson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
Nothing Worth While Without Responsibility

A person who lives or less carefree life and shoulders any responsibility misses the best part of life. You simply cannot make this life without responsibility.
 Some people argue that they do not to have home of their because of the responsibilities attached to it. The responsibilities attached home ownership are not onerous but pleasant.
 Indeed your in life is measured by the degree of responsibility which you assume The in business goes higher, is promoted from one position another, by assuming responsibility. He progress without it.
 Make your plans to buy that home now and you'll be the road to greater and happiness
 The classified ads of The Age-Herald always contain advertisements of good homes for sae Watch for your home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN

Mrs. c. K. Copeland was pleasantly surprised at her home Monday eve nlng, when number of friends called and an impromptu party was held. Games and conversation fea- tured the evenings entertainment, after which tempting refreshments were served the following: MT, and Mrs E. c. Hines. MT. and Mrs. Tom Clowdus, MT. and Mrs. B. c. Jones. MT. and Mrs. Alex Sturdivant, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Leggett, MT. and Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Myrtle Fritta. and Misses Willie Frances and Margu- rite Copeland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
PERSONALS

Miss Josephine Blocker of Chatta- nooga is the attractive guest, of Mrs. c. ". Mcdonald.
 Chief Deputy J. I. Reeder is out, following a severe injury in an auto- mobile wreck Monday evening.
 Mrs. O. H. Walton was carried to the South Highlands infirmary Tues. day. where she underwent an oper- ation.
 Mrs. J. H. Blue and Mrs. Annie Walters have returned to their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

screen the sick rooms of all babies and children brought tG the atten-
 tion of the municipal workers. In additions, medicine, ice, clothing. food, milk and other supplies have been bought for many cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

peClCe ana glVeS activity to the di- gestive functions so that food is readily absorbed, thus providing strength and vii tality to the body and m aking it capable of resist ing the attacks of disease. And when stomac h and bowels are put in good con- dition many ail- ments quickly diSappear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MASONIC FUNERAL NOTICE

All members Birmingham FraternaI Lodge No. 3S4 A. F. X A. M. and sO- jOurning MasOns are urged to attend special communication at 3:3O o'clock tOdny, August ?, Masonic Temple where the funeral of our de- ceased brother, William LawhOn, will be conducted at 4 D. m. Interment E1mwOOd cemetery.
 E. A. Davis, WOrshipfuI Master
 W. w. Ransom, Secretary,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
Get Back Your Old -7irne vigor
 Here Is the Way -Saysseience
Strength, Vim, Vitality Restored hY Eyh0,
 fhe Great General Tonic.
Proved in Thousands of Cases

MT. w. L. Lawler, a we'll known citizen of Northern Alabama, re- ports an experience which will interest everyone who is in an ailing, weak or generally rundown condition. MT. Lawler writes:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
EXPLAINS CONVICT SYSTEM

Dr. W. A. Burns, one of the physi- clans attached to the county convict system, was a speaker before the League of Women Voters of Fair field Wednesday. He was requested to give the league information rela- tive to the county system of convicts, and this he did in an interesting talk.
 Dr. Burns is the possessor of un- usual information upon convicts, as he has been attached to the camps for years. From all accounts, the meeting was greatly enjoyed by the ladies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
DOUBLE WEDDING soLEMNIzEn

ne Weudlng or MISS Mimic B.Lit- tleton and Bennie Autrey and Miss Lula Mae Littleton to MT. Luther Balns was an interesting event in Tuscaloosa. Announcement of the double wedding comes as a surprise to the friends of the contracting par ties the brides being the daughters Of MT. and Mrs. c. M. Littleton of Bessemer. MT. Autrey is connected With the Western Union Telegra ph company at Tuscaloosa, while MT. Bains is an employe of the Superior Plpe company at Bessemer. Mr and Mrs. Bains have gone 70 Anniston for short stay and will return to Bessemer where they will make their home. MT. and Mrs. Autrey are at home with the groom's parents at Tuscaloosa,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
EXCHANGE CLUB

The Fairfield Exchange club held a regular meeting at the Plaza hotel Wednesday. c. N. Gilley presided. There was several matters of inter- est taken up for consideration. No special speaker appeared on the pro- gram
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

"After using the wonderful tonicLyko. I have received more benefit from it than any other remedy l ever used. l say that this is one of the greatest tonics for vitality. digestion and the liver: a general re- builder for rundown persons. It has made me an entirely now man at the age of 55. l feel like 30 today"
 The power of Lyko to keep 8 man fit is also well proved by the experience of Mr. H. Jenkins. of Chi cago. who says: My business keeps me Rl0a alv com ApaI to tkc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

inal ingredients, which are selected and compounded to make it an un- rivalled general tonic and recon structive agent.
 Lyko hasa gentle butsure laxative effect. It also puts zest into the ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MRS. CONAN HOSTESS.

Mrs. Bryan Cowen was hostess to members of the Auction Bridge club at her home on Fourth avenue Wednesday afternoon. Jhe Japanese idea prevailed throughout the decora- tons, sun flowers and zennas being used profusely. Little Japanese par asols were given as favors.
 Little Gwendolyn Cowen passed the talley cards, three tables being used Tor the game. The first prize a com pact set was won by Mrs. Jack Krah- enbuhl, while the consolation, a Japa- nese phone doll fell to Mrs. B. l.. Comerford. A plate luncheon with an ice course was served. Those present being club members:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
OPEN TRAINING SCHOOL

Much Interest Is being taken in the organization of E. Y. r. U. training school, to be held at the First Baptist church August 26. to September l. Plans for the school Will be made at the district B. Y. r. U. executive meeting Thursday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock at the first Bap- tlst church. Mrs. J. F. Lambdin, state field worker of Montgomery, Will have charge of the school and large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
DECLARES AGITATORS THREATEN RAILROADS
President Of Missouri Pacific
 Strikes Back At Politicians"


 that credit facilities of the nation S railways are being threatened by "ag- itators and demagogues who are fill ing our press with unsupported state ments to the effect that the railways have been overvalued," were made to- night by l.. w, Baldwin, president of the Missouri Pacific railroad. at a banquet arranged in his honor by the Southern Hardwood Traffic associa- tion.
 MT. Baldwin scored certain dema- gogues and politicians, professed ad- NocateS Of government ownership and operation" who, he declared, were en- deavoring to have the valuation of the railways for conffscation pur- poses fixed at least 30 per cent less than the actual value of the prop critics.
 Tt is my candid opinion" he assert ed, that should these men be success fui in their nefarious purpose, every railroad in the country would be forced into bankruptcy. And I believe this Is one of the things these men are aiming at."
 MT. Baldwin urged the importance or fair valuation of the physical properties in connection with rate fixing and establishing credit facili- tles' He called attention to the ten tative valuation fixed by the inter- state commerce commission in 1920 Of $lS,S00, ,000, which figure, he said was arrived at after nine years of study in which the railroads CO., operated, and asserted that since that time the valuation had been raised to approximately $20 ,0OO, ,0O0, 900, or about $2.O00. 100000 in excess of the capitalization and bonded indebt- edness of the class l railroads"
 Replacement values would raise the figure by many billions, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
UNION MEETING HELD

All the auxiliaries of the Lipscomb churches met in a joint meeting at the Union Baptist church Monday afternoon. Mrs. I. Card, president or the hostess auxiliary, delivered a welcome address, while Mrs. E. l.. Smith had charge of the devotionaI
 An interesting entertainment and muslcal program was carried out. those appearing on the program be- ing Miss Eva Calhoun, Miss Gather inc Phifer, Miss Catherine Mcdonald. Mrs. Fl. H. Maze. Mrs. George Whit ten, Mrs. George Melee and Mrs. 10 l.. Smith. A business session was held after which a social hour was spent, when tempting refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

MT. and Mrs. John Donaldson have returned from their wedding trip and
 Mrs. Bouchelle and Miss Bessie Bouchelle of Boligee, Ala, are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Ben Terry.
 Miss Dora Hadaway has returned to her home in ToXley. Ala, follow ing visit with relatives here.
 Mrs. w. w. Marks of WaXahatchie, Tex. is visiting her sister, Miss Jamie Hadaway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
STREET TAX COLLECTED.

Clude Moore has been appointed street tax collector for the city of Bessemer and in addition will look after the collection of dog taxes. Moore was secured for this work ac- cording to a resolution passed at the last council meeting. when aldermen insisted that immediate collection campaign for the two taxes be car rfed out. It was stated that the present force of the collectors office could not handle the job and the mayor was authorized to employ an additional collector at commits sion of 10 per cent.
 The city expects to realize about SS,OO0 from street taxes alone and MT. Moore has been authorized to make arrests in cases of refusal to pay. Plans are also being made to round stray dogs on which the tax has not been paid the animals to be killed at the city pound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

homes at Elba following a visit with Dr. and Mrs. J. II. Blue.
 Mrs. R. F.. Hunter of Greenwich. conn, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. c. Ragsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
BESSEMER C|VIC|
 CLUBS TO PROTEST AUTOMOBILE NOISE E.
Violation Of City Ordinances To Receive Council
 Attention
BEsSEMER BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD !


 Formal protests against unneces- sary noise from automobiles in the city limits will be made to the city council by a delegation from the Bessemer Kiwanis club. Other civic organizations have been ask to CO., operate in enforcing laws pertaining to the use of automobile mufflers Dr. E. P. Lacey made a vigorous pro- test before the club at it's Wednes- day luncheon, stating that sick per sons in all parts of the city were constantly annoyed by the noise. He stated that after Investigations by himself and other officials they had found that the noises mostly emanat- at a rapid rate.
 Another suggestion made at the luncheon was the esta blishment of quiet zones around the churches on Sunday and about the hospitals. A committee consisting of Dr. Lacey, George Bumbardner and pr. r. E. Gwin. will request cooperation from the other clubs, and will appear at the next council meeting to ask bet ter regulations of the traffic laws.
 The Kiwanis luncheon was largely attended and an interesting musical program was carried out by Miss Nellie Adams piano, Howard Bailey and Carolyn Stover, vocalist; Misses Ethel and Virginia Williamson, vio- lin and piano.
The Meeker herald., 1923-01-06
NEUROLOGY

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thlsr Of the mstropoatan provinces Of OF
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morist and editor.
Jan. s.Arthur Nikisch. famous orchss-
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of little Eva in Uncle Toms Cabin.
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statesman.
Lord leopold Mounthatten, COUSIN of
King George of England.
Rt. Rev. Troy Beatty. Episcopal bishop
coadJutor of Tennessee.
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writer Of the Nick Carter detective ato.
ries. committed suicide in New York.
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Of France.