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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-12

folk, Va; two daughters, Mrs. l.. L.. Brothers of Ensley and Mrs. c. W. Taylor of Anniston, and one sister. Mrs. Harris T. Self of Italy, Tex.
 Two alarms were turned In to the Ensley and Fairview fire depart ments Thursday morning, both being caused by sparks and small damage occurred. At 7:05 o'clock, an alarm came in from the residence of c. F. 9:O4 o'clock from the residence of s. L. Geode at 2115 Park avenue.
 American Study Club
 Mrs. ". P. Caine entertained the members of the American Study club at her home on Avenue H Thursday afternoon. Roll call was answered to with current events. The first pa- per, Edith Whorton as a Writer given by Mrs. Albert Day; "The Work of Edith Whorton" was given by Miss Roberts.
 The leader for the afternoon was Mrs. Glenn Montgomery and at the close of the program delicious re- treatments were served. Mrs. Rowles and Mrs. Motion were the guests of the club.
 Ine HeHDeTS or the BIdcknaWK Minstrel will give an entertainment Friday night at the. T. c. l. pavilion for the benefit of the T. c. I. school scholarship fund under the direction of Mathew Henderson. The patronage of the public is solicited.
 District Union Meeting
 The western district union of the Senior Baptist Young Peoples union will be held at the Pratt City Bap- tist church Friday night at 7:So o'clock. The program will be in charge of M. B. Barnhill and will in- clude several selections by male quartet, composed of Messrs. Steel. Tunnell. Bennett and Cookery; a well come address by Rev. T. c. Wyatt; Each chapter president will make a short talk.
 Miss Eva Smart Is chairman of the reception committee, while Mrs. w. A. Crumpton and Mrs. M. Rodda will be in charge of the entertainment.
 The western district Is composed of the societies of the Ensley First church, Pike avenue, Fairfield, Hun ter street, Fairview, Wylam, Central Park. East Thomas and Pratt City and quite large number of delegates are expected to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-12
WOMEN VOTERS TO HEAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

The executive committee and of ficers of the League of Women vot- CTS will meet Friday morning at II o'clock at their headquarters on the mezzanine floor of the Hillman hotel.
 The meeting has been called by Mrs. J. M. HanEins, president of the league. for the purpose of securing reports from the special committees that were appointed at a meeting of this body last Saturday
 Plans for the poll tax campaign will also be discussed at this meet ing.
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son park.
 Headed by a band, trumpeters from three schools and a drum corps from the Central High, the R. o. T. C. units of the Birmingham high schools passed in review before the members of the Birmingham board of education and city commissioners, Thursday afternoon.
 The units on parade included stu dents from the Central, Ensley and Woodlawn High schools and each made splendid showing and re- ceived commendation from the re- viewing stand.
 Woodrow Wilson park put on a military appearance when the 555 students in R. O. T. c. uniforms ar rived for the parade, and placed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-12

enrolled in the Ensley school; 135 out of the 162 enrolled in the Wood lawn school and 324 out of an en- rollment of 352 from the Central High. The Ensley High showed the highest percentage of attendance.
 The members of the board of edu- cation who reviewed the parade were R. E. Chadwick, Erskine Ramsay. Mrs. A. w. Bell and pr. c. B. Glenn, superintendent of the public schools, while Mrs Mary Echols represented the city commission.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-12
"PUBLIC HEALTH DAY" AT CIVITAN CLUB MEETING

Friday will be public health day with the Civilians. They willsbe ad- dressed at their luncheon by Dr. H. $. Ward of the board of health.
 A special attraction will be pre- sentation of "skit" by one of the Keith vaudeville companies on this week at the Lyric theatre. Business and voting on applications for mem bership will precede the program.
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themselves in regular formation. The march was started at the park and continued down Twentieth street to First avenue, then down First avenue to Eighteenth street where they were dismissed.
 Col. R. M Nolan, officer in com mand of the Birmingham units, is being congratulated upon the splen- did training the students have re- ceived. as are his assistants, Ser geant F. M. Hippert, instructor at the woodlawn High; Sergeant R. L. Glider. instructor at the Ensley High, and Sergeant c. E. Steinol instructor at the Central High.
 The units that took part in the parade included 9s out of the 1oS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-12
THE WEATHER

Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and cooler Friday; Saturday fair.
 Tennessee: Fair and colder Fri day. Saturday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-12
 Mrs. Harold Mandy
 Correspondent Phone Ensisv@<06-W Residence 240o Ave. H
 Circulation 3oeN Ieth St., Room

l
 Funeral services for Rev. William Bryan Williams. age 7S years, who died at local infirmary in Birming- ham Wednesday night, will be con ducted from the residence of his daughter. Mrs. U. o. Phillips, at 2312 o'clock Rev. David NJ. Gardner, pas tor of the Ensley Baptist church, will officiate. Interment at the oakland cemetery.
 The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. s. A. Vaughn of Gale donia, Miss, and Mrs. U. O. Phillips of Ensley, and four sohs. pr. T. H. Williams and c. J. Williams of Bir- mingham, W. Percy Williams of Florence. Ala, and J. D. Williams of Atlanta. The pallbearers will be-: Honorary, Rev. H. A o'Hara, J. w. Minor, Foster Hamilton D, F. Fair cloth and s. c, Sloan. Active, c. O. Johnson, J. A. lDupuy, J.. s. Falkner, L. R. Vines, P.@A. Eubank and L c. Burks. MT. Williams made his home in Ensley for the past 20 years. having been in the general mercantile busi- ness on Nineteenth street. Prior to coming to Ensley he was pastor df
 
 Miss, and also several other churches lin Mississippi. He is we'll known in this district and has many friends who will regret to learn of his death. Bank of Ensley
 At the annual election of the off cers of the Bank of Ensley the fol- lowing officers were elected: R. D. Chadwick, president: Sam c. King, vice president and cashier; W. D.. Maxwell, assistant cashier; w. D.. Suppler. assistant cashier; c. E. Cole, assistant cashier; s. J. Cummings, manager of the Wylam branch. R. E. Chadwick, s. c. King and s. J. Cum mings were elected directors. The Bank of Ensley has just closed very satisfactory year and the new year has opened with a large volume of business and the officers of the institution are looking forward to a prosperous year during 1923.
 Men's Class Banquet The banquet given by the mems i class of the First Christian church to the officers of the church Sunday school and the various societies of the church, which was held Thursday night in the basement of the church, proved to be one of the most enjoyable affairs the club has ever held. Sam c. King acted as toastmaster and a delightful menu was served by the ladies of the church.
 Rev. Robert N Simpson, pastor of the First Christian church of Bir- mingham, was the principal speaker, and talks were made by City Conn missioner w. B. Cloe and w. E. Tur- nipseed of Ensley. The musical pro- gram included several selections by the Howard college quartette and several solos by Charles Hearst, which were very enjoyable.
 At the recent meeting of the club the following officers were elected: James Branford, president; A. D. Spei- gle. vice president; Ross Yarbrough. secretary; E. Seroyer, treasurer, and Sam c. King, teacher. The mems club Is one of the largest in this dis trict and the members are taking . great deal of interest in their club and much enthusiasm Is being mani- fested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-12
CREDIT APPLICATIONS FOR WORK DUE TUESDAY

Applications for public school credt it's for sunday school work must reach principals of public schools by Tuesday, Dr. c. B. Glenn, superin- tendent of city schools, announced Thursday. Each application must show that all requirements have been met by pupils and must be signed by both teacher and superintendent. They will be given to students Sun day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
Salts Fine for
Aching Kidneys
When Back Hurts Flush Your
Kidneys as You Clean
Your Bowels

Most folks forget that the kidneys,
like the bowels, sometimes get sluggish
and clogged and need flushing occa-
sionally, else we have backache and dull
misery in the kidney region, severe
headaches, rheumatic twinges, torpid
liver. acid stomach, sleeplessness and
all sorts of bladder disorders.
You simply must keep your kidneys
active and clean and the moment you
feel an ache or pain in the kidney
region begin drinking lots of water.
Also get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from any good drug store here, take
a tablespoonful in a glass of water be-
fore breakfast for a few days and your
kidneys will tfien act fine This famous
salts is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with llthla,
and is intended to flush clogged kid
news and help stimulate them to actly-
iV. 1t also helps neutralize the acids
in the urine so they no longer irritate,
thus helping to relieve bladder dis
orders.
lad Salts is inexpensive; makes a
delightful effervescent lithia water drink
which everybody should take now and
then to help keep their kidneys clean.
A well-known local druggist says he
sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who be
lieve in trying to correct kidney trouble
while II IS ONLY trouble BY all means
have vour physician examine your KID
news at least twice year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
TENNINGS-AGAN.

A wedding of unusual beauty ana
centering the interest of a large circle
of friends was that of Miss Marian
Catherine Jennings to Elder Virgil +.
Agan, OF Lagrange, which was sol
emnized at the Chickasawhatchee
Primitive Baptist church at high noon
on Wednesday, September 10th.
The church was beautifully decorat-
ed for the occasion with southern
smilax and coral vine, The altar was
! formed of ferns and pedestal bias ets
filled with pink and white carnations
and gladioli
Preceding the ceremony Mr.. Floyd
/ Jennings, brother of the bride, sang
because" and Mr.. Henry Jennings,
also a brother, sang ooh Promise
Me-" They were accompanied by Mrs:
W.. r. Melton, who played the bridal
music.
First to enter were the junior bride
maids, who came in singly. Miss En-
ily Jennings wore nile green organdy
1ace-trimmed while Miss lnez Webb
wore light blue organdy trimmed
with lace Both carried French bask-
cts filled with pink and white carna-
tons and fern Miss Matte Belle Mat
thews. as maid of HONOR came next
She was gowned in orchid georgette,
and with this she wore a large white
gcorgette hat trimmed with ostrich
She carried a bouquet of pink roses
Mr.. Alvin MCLendOn, who was
groomsman, followed the maid OF
honor.
The matron Of honor was Mrs.
George Jennings, and she was next
to enter. She wore a beautiful cos
tune of beaded white geOrgette over
white canton crepe. Her hat was OF
white georgette trimmed with ostrich.
She carried bouquet OF pink roses.
Master Billy Melton, as ring bearer,
was dressed in a white satin suit and
carried the ring in a tiny silver bask-
ct.
Preceding the bride came the dainty
little flower girl, Marybeth Jones. Her
frock was of pink crepe de chine
trimmed with lace.
The bride entered alone and was
met at the altar by the groom and his
best man, Mr.. George Jennings. The
ceremony was performed under a
beautiful white wedding bell, tied with
large tulle bow, by Elder R. H. Jen-
nings, assisted by Elder S. H. What
ley, of Thomaston.
The bride was lovely in a going
away costume of dark blue broad
cloth embroidered in grey and blue
with grey blouse Her hat was OF dark
blue panne velvet trimmed with grey.
With this she wore grey slippers and
gloves. She carried a shower bouquet
of valley lilies and brides roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Agan left immediate
w after the ceremony for Indiana, the
home of Mr. Agan's parents. After
the first Of November they will be at
home to their friends in LaGrange,
where Elder Agan is pastor OF the.
LAGRANGE Primitive Baptist church
Mrs. Agan, as Miss Marian Jen-
nngs, is a young woman OF wonder
ful personality and accomplishments
and her many Terrell county friends
regret that she will reside in another
city.
The out-of-town visitors for the
wedding were Miss Annie Pye and
Misses Smith from Woodlawn; Elder
Whatley and Miss Mary Sam What
lev. Of ,Thomaston; Mr.. Floyd len-
nings, of Atlanta; Mr.. Henry Jen-
nings, of Cordele, and Mrs. Ruth
Jennings OF cambridge.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
SHERIFF CHASED BALE OF
COTTON TO SEVERAL TOWNS
Finally Overlook It at Arlington and
Made Levy On 1t.

Sheriff Woods made long trip on
Friday before he finally located
bale of cotton.
According to MFR Woods version
he was notified that a renter on the
farm of T. NJ. Lowrey in the lower
part of the county, had taken a bale
of cotton off in a truck. The sheriff
Immediately got on the trail and track
ed the cotton to Leary. There he
found that the party had come there
with the cotton, but as it was not gin
day at Leary he had gone on with it
At Morgan the same thing occurred
it was not gin day at Morgan. AT
last, when the sheriff reached Airing
ton, the missing bale was found, but
the renter was gone, so Mr.. Woods
proceeded to levy on the cotton and
obtain receipt for it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
IL D. C. MEETING.

The U. D. c. chapter held their
first meeting of the year Friday al
ternoon. In the absence OF the pre.sii-
dent Mrs. j. NJ Rauch presided: AT
fer the business session a very inter
esting program was rendered. Miss
Bertha Lee sang two songs. Mrs. L.
Lamar gave most interesting paper
on Admiral Symmes, and Mrs. Jack
McNulty gave reading, "a Southern
Scene in 1862" After the program d
salad course was served by the hos
tesses, OF which Mrs. T. B. Raines
was chairman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
A Free Trip Will Be
Given Two Terrell Boys
Those Who Would Like to Go Re-
ouested to Notify Mrs. Gurr.

The Southeastern Fair has offered
to two Terrell county boys, between
the ages OF IS and Is years, a free
trip to the Southeastern Fair in At
lanta October 9-13. The boys will be
selected by competitive examinations
prepared by the state college OF agrl-
culture the test being given by their
representative in the county. The eX-
aminations will be on lines which they
will discuss during the fair school. Ev-
cry boy should read up on the breeds,
care, feeding, etc, of the COW (espe-
cially dairy cows, hogs and poultry.
All applicants should communicate
with Mrs. w. II. Gurr, the home
demonstration agent at once tor FUR,
Their particulars on pamphlets and
time and place for the test.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
MR.. AND MRS. GRAY WILL
RETURN TO FORMER HOME

Mr.. Wallace Gray who has been
connected with the dry goods firm OF
Roberts & Lark, has resigned his DO
sition and will return to his home
near Senoia, Ga. Mr.. Gray has been
in i'll health for some time and he
thinks that the climate in north Geor-
giai will be beneficial to him. He and
his wife made many friends during
their stay in Dawson and it is regret
ted that he is leaving. His place on
the clerical force of Roberts & Lark
will be filled by Mr.. Duncan McLain.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
ITCHING ECZEMA
DRIED RIGHT UP
BY THIS SULPHUR

Any breaking oft OF the skin, even
fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly
overcome by applying a little Mentho-
Sulphur, says noted skin specialist
Because of its germ destroying proper
ties, this sulphur preparation instantly
brings ease from skin irritation, soothes
and heals the eczema right up and
leaves the skin clear and smooth.
II seldom fails to relieve tine torment
and Disagreement, Sufferers from skin
trouble should get little jar Of Rowles
Mentho- Sulphur from any good drug
gist and use it like cold cream.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
OIL STOVE CAUSED FIRE
IN CHURCH STREET HOME

The fire department made a quick
run to the home OF Mrs. T. J. Hart,
on Chruch street, Saturday afternoon.
The fire, which was caused from a
defective oil stove, blazed briskly
enough and soon the whole kitchen
was enveloped in flames. However,
prompt action on the part of the fire
men prevented any serious damage,
the fire being extinguished with the
aid of chemicals.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
DINNER PARTY.

Mrs. A. L. McLendon was hostess
Tuesday night at dinner party in
honor Of the bride Of the week, Miss
Marion Jennings. Covers were lard tor
eleven, just the members OF the bridal
party The rooms were hlled with
vases and baskets Of pink coral vine:
A large basket of this vine was placed
in the middle of the dining table;
Dainty place cards with hand-panted
brides and grooms were used.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
SHIELDS-GEISE WILL BUILD
EUFAULA COURT HOUSE
Dawson Firm Secures Big Contract
Over Number of Bidders.


The firm of Shields & Geise have
secured the contract to build the new
court house that is to be erected at
Eufaula, Ala. The building will be OF
brick and will be located at the same
place where the present structure now
stands.
The contract was accepted at $685.
600. While this figure may seem low
er than the usual costs OF modern
buildings, it is understood that the
contractors are to salvage the old
court house, most of which is in good
condition, and thereby minimize the
amount of raw materials.
Shields & Geise are extending their
work throughout this section rapidly
and making quite a reputation for
themselves and Dawson. Several 9th
er contracting concerns were a lso
bidders for the work in Eufaula, but
the local firm was given the prefer
enCe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
MORE LOCAL FREIGHT IS
BEING HANDLED BY ROADS
Central and Seaboard Both Report
Much Heavier Traffic.

More freight is now being hauled
by the Seaboard Air Line than in a
number of years, says Mr.. G. l.. Up
shaw, local agent OF that railroad.
There was a time when only a trl-
weekly freight was run and now one
train a day is not enough to move
the freight that is being handled.
Mr.. Dan Finn, agent at the Central
of Georgia states that unusually
heavy freight shipmnets are being
handled by that road, and the COM
pany will soon have $500 freight cars
in service besides a number Of gon-
dolas and flats. Compared with this
time last year, he says, traffic IS a
great deal heavier at present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
STORING PRODUCTS HERE

The Georgia COOPERATIVE Cotton
Growers Association is using the
Dawson Compress and Storage Co.
as one of its places for storing cotton
that has been delivered to the asSo-
citation. and 1,500 bales have been
shipped here from other points. The
peanut growers association is also
storing with the Dawson company,
who operate a bonded Warehouse Ii
censed by the government.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
THE SOCIAL REALM

Mrs. Erie Pace was hostess to three
tables Of bridge on Wednesday IN
honor of her sister, Mrs. Dudley J..
Mize, of Americus. Baskets and vases
of early fall flowers decorated the
rooms. The high score prize was won
by Mrs. Jack McNulty, A delightful
salad course was served. Mrs. Pace
was assisted by Mrs. Arthur Hamil-
ton and Mrs. Carl Melton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
To CITY Tax PAYERS.

The city tax books for the collec-
ton of city taxes opened September
/, 1928, and will remain open until
l, 1928, at which time they
will close and executions will be is
sued against all defaulters
9-18-7t. R. R. JONES, City Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
COLORED SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN ON OCTOBER 10Th
Instead of October 9th as Stated II
Last Weeks Dawson News.

Through error The News stated re
Gently that the colored schools i'll the
county would begin on October 9th.
Superintendent Dukes informs The
News that the colored schools will
begin on October 10Th, which IS the
time originally planned by the board
Of education.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
UNDERGoEs OPERATION.

Little Charles Hicks was taken to
Cuthbert Friday, where he underwent
a minor operation at the Patterson
hospital.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
Terrell County Boy Wins
Over 1000 Contestants
Awarded Medal by State U. D. c. for
Best Essay on Jefferson Davis.


Best Essay on Jefferson Davis.
S. F. Sullivan, jr., a graduate OF the
Dawson high school last year, has
just received notice that he is winner
of the gold medal which was offered
by the Georgia division Of the United
Daughters of the Contederacy for the
best essay written on the subject:
Jefferson Davis" Mr. Sullivan de
serves great credit for winning this
prize, as no less than 1000 students
from all over the state entered the
contest and submitted essays. The
medal will be awarded at the next
meeting OF the U. D, c. convention at
Augusta this month, Mr.. Sullivan is
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. 5. F. Sullil-
van, who reside several miles south
of Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
WEDNESDAY
And THURSDAY
THE
LITTLE CHURCH
AROUND The
CORNER"
With an An-Star Cast.

This picture is said to be
the greatest romantic melo-
drama ever produced. Mas
sive in theme, sumptuously
staged and splendidly acted
by a large and notable cast.
Millions have seen this pic
ture and read the book, and
its popularity is not waning.
Don't fail to see this pic
ture. Open 3 p. m. and 7:3O
p. m. No advance in price.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
UNDERGoEs OPERATION.

Miss Annie Herman is in Atlanta,
where she underwent two operations.
She is recovering nicely from these
and is being prepared for a third
operation to be performed in few
weeks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02

Cancer Of the stomach causes one
fourth of the total deaths from cancer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02

A photopIay in which the
idol of the screen is at his
best. and displays all those
IovabIe traits that have earn
ed for him his title. Regular
starting time and with same
prices-l0 and 20 cents.
The Chilkoot post., 1923-02-09

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The Chilkoot post., 1923-02-09

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The Chilkoot post., 1923-02-09

GAMES FOR THE COMIN1 WEEK:
 Tonight: Fri law Fah 9th n+
The Nome nugget., 1923-11-24
TUESDAY (TElEGRAPHIC)
PLANS APPROVED FOR FLIGHT
 AROUND WORLD

Washington, Nov. 2O-Secretary Weeks has approved of plans for a flight around the world by army planes next spring. The State De partment is asking other countries for permission to land on the lat ters' soil. An announcement was made to this effect by the War De rartment last Sunday. It is felt certain that permission will be granted for the landing in foreign countries and the definite itinerary will be worked out soon. The fligh personnel will consist of four off cDr IFS and four enlisted men. Tenta lively the itinerary will be to leava Washington in the middle of Marcl and proceed to Seattle ond depar' from the latter place April lst.. fly ing along the Coast of Canada and southern Alaska across the Aleutt- an Islands to Japan and China and across into Inda. Turkey, EnglanG and thence to Iceland. Greenlau1 Labrador thence southward and F. turn to Washington.