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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
VISITS PLANNE ]. ID OLD SPANISH
 AND INDIAN FORTS
PilgrimageS Will Be Made To Old BlakeIey And To Fort
 Mitchell, Near Scale
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Montgomery, Ala. Oct. 6 J

The department of archives and history today announced that during next week two celebrations in which the people at large over the state will be interested. will be held at Blakeley, in Baldwin county. and at Scale. in Russell county.
 The Baldwin County Historical so- ciety. which was organized in June of this year will hold It's regular an- ,nral meeting at old BlakeIey and Spanish Fort on Wednesday of next week. when plans will be set on foot for the reclSiming of this old de- serted site, the restoring of tho markers in the cemetery there, and the marking of old Spanish Fort and the Confederate and Federal breast works occupied at the time of the en- agreements there at the end Of the War Between the States between the two contending forces. The society Is quite active and a large crowd is promised. It is expected that several old Confederate veterans will go from Montgomery in order that they may have an opportunity of again visit ing the scenes in which they par ticipated at the end of tho war.
 The occasion there will be in ehe nature of fish fry and picnic dim ner. There will be several pubic speakers.
 Interest In Fort Mitchell.
 = On Friday and Saturday during teachers institute to be held at beSle, the Russell County Historical society will be organized, having for It's main objective the perpetuation of old Fort Mitchell. This point. the gateway to the state along the old federal road, has rather & rich interest rom an historical standpoint. It Is here that is buried the first and only ter ritorial delegate from Alabama. the first congressman and many others or the older pioneer families of east Ala bama Beginning as an 1nolan agency in 1905 1t was the residence of the last Creek Indian agent. It was to this point that LaFayette came on his trip to Alabama in 1925 ana where he was publicly received. It was here that most of the troops mustered into service In east Ala bania at the outbreak of tho War Be- twen the States were drilled ana sent forth to the army.
 The department announces tnas both of these sites had been deslg- mated as public reservations ahd the celebrations next week arc for the purpose of permanently putting on foot the taking over of these proJ" ects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SYNOD IF ALABAMA TO OPEN ITS BETH SESSION AT SELMA
Rev. Moffett Of Birmingham Will Speak At The 0pen-
 ing Session

MARION, Ala, Oct. 6.--(Special.l-- The eighty-eighth session of the Synod of Alabama of the Presbyterian church in the United States. usually called the Southern Presbyterian Presbyterian church of Selma at o'clock Tuesday, October 16.
 Rev. Harry M. Moffett, D. D., pas tor of the Vine Street Presbyterian church of Birmingham, will preach the opening sermon as the retiring moderator of the synod. After this sermon the moderator and temporary clerk of the new session will be elected. Rev. David Park of the Uni versity High school of Birmingham is the state clerk and treasurer or the synod and Rev. W. B. Clemmons of Marion is the permanent clerk. Synod's home mission committee of caloosa Is chairman was instructed by the last synod to prepare the pro- gram for this meeting of synod.
 Include Four Presbyteries..
 The synod Is composed of four Presbyteries. North Alabama, Mo- bile, East Alabama and Tuscaloosa East Alabama Presbytery has IA ministers, 56 churches and 5,T45 com municants, North Alabama Presby- tery has 49 ministers, 76 churches and BOSS communicants, Mobile Pres bytery has 15 ministers, 24 churches and 3,0S1 communicants, Tuscaloosa Presbytery has 26 ministers, 63 churches and 4.4S9 communicants.
 In the whole synod there are 104 ministers, 219 churches and 22,403 communicants. There are also S20 ruling elders and 849 deacons in the 219 churches. During the church year, which ended March 31, 1923, total number of 2,066 were received into the membership of the churches,
 An ad-interim committee was ap- pointed at last synod to rearrange the boundaries of the present Presby- teries. 1t is composed of Rev H, M Moffett, chairman; c. H. Pratt. rep representing East Alabama Presby- tery; Rev. J. W. Marshall, represent ing Mobile Presbytery; Rev. W. R, Dobyns, representing North Alabama Presbytery, and Rev. A. c. Irons, representing Tuscaloosa Presbytery. Cannon Host Pastor.
 Rev. Edgar G. Cannon, is the pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Selma. where the synod will meet. He Is a newcomer in the synod but is winning very favorable comment by his work in Selma. Be- fore coming to Alabama he was pastor of tho College church, Hamp- den- Sidney, Va. Calvin Young, one of the ruling elders of the First church of Selma Is chairman of the entertainment committee caring for the synod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
QUARTERLY MEET HELD
Loxley Circuit Conducts Fourth Con-
 ference of Year, During The Week

LOXLEY, Ala. Oct. 6.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-The fourth quarterly conference of the Loxley circuit, Rev. W. c. Abercrombie. pastor, was held at the Loxley Methodist Episcopal church with a large attendance. Rev. D. P. Slaughter, while at the con- ference baptized the infant of Dr. Abercrombie. Business was trans acted before the preaching service. Representatives were present from Robertsdale. Summerdale, Belforest, Daphne and Rosington. The ladies of the church served dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FERRY SERVICE OVER TENNESSEE IMPROVED
New Boat Has Been Placed In Com- mission At Whitesburg
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERALD

HuHC5VIITB, ifII,r CE.
 Whitesburw ferry service over the Tennessee river has been greatly im- provd by the operation of a new boat, the Thomas W. White. which has been placed in commission by J. D. Atkinson, owner of the franchise. The new boat has a capacity of 10 automobiles. or 500 persons. on a trip. and it's operation is expected to add greatly to the popularity of the Whitesburg route for tourists going south from here, as well as make it much easier for the people south of the river to come to the Huntsville market. The ferry service was origi- nally sponsord by the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce as a means of extending the trade territory of this city south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
voIrNC ELECTED CHIEF

The election of c. W. Young. 1or- mer sheriff and more recently, cir cult court clerk, to the office or chief of police, caused much surprise of Dan OBrien, restaurant owner. as first day policeman. All others on the force were retained. Chief Young succeeds w. A. Romine. who has served at various times as sherlfr, prohibition officer and chief Of police Mr. OrBrien succeeds c. E. Broadfoot. who has been a police officer for number of years. The elections were held at a meeting of the city com rnissioners yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
GRAND JURY REPORTS

The grand jury made its final re- port to Judge w. NJ. Lackey this week, returning 23 bills, examining 104 witnesses, and docketing 53 cases. This is thel argest number of indict- ments returned in several years. There are no homicide cases. Next week fs criminal week and in addi- ton to the cases already on the docket, all jail cases will be set for next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MISSING CALHOUN MAN |S LOCATED
 IN NEW ORLEANS
J. F. Rozier Is In Hospital, But Information On Con-
 dition Is Meager
ANNISTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !
Anniston. Ala.

J. F. Rozier of O'Hatchie. who is reported to have disappeared from his home last Sunday, was located In a New Orleans hospital Saturday, &C., cording to an announcement by his brother, who had come to Anniston to aid in the search for the missing man. MT. Rozier said information the condition of his broth CT was rather vague and the Pensa- cola man left Saturday to continue lis investigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CHnD BADLY HURT

Hoover. four-year-old son of D. c. Hansford, was badly injured late Fri day in front of his home in West End. The child was in the act of crossing the street and was knocked down by a passing automobile He was badly bruised and cut,-but the extent of his injuries have not been determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MRS. M'KINNEY BURIED

A large number of friends and relatives assembled at the Parker Memorial Baptist church Saturday morning for the funeral for Mrs. Mil tilda ]. Mckinney. whose death oc- cured at midnight Thursday, after long illness. The services were conducted by Roy. James T. Mo Edgemont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TO STUDY ANT srTUATToN

Dr. W. 10. Hinds, state entomolo- gist, Is arranging for a survey of Anniston with the view of determin- ing the extent of the iEfestation by Argentine ants in this city. Mir. Hinds spent several days here dur ing the /early part of September. Mayor J. l.. Wilke will cooperate with the Auburn expert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CoLLECrOR ON HOUNDS

Walter M. Blackburn, tax collec- tor, and Edgar E. Howell, tax as- sessor of Perry county have begun the annual round of the county for the purpose of collecting taxes due this year. During the month of Oc- tober they will visit every com munity in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FINGER OF BABE IS LOST UNDER AN AK
 IN MOTHERS HAND
Child PIayfuIIy Grabs Block While Woman Is Split
 ting Wood
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

c. J. Parsons, IS months-oId son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Parsons, R. F. D. No. a, Northport. had the middle finger of his left hand accidentally cut off by his mother late Friday. Mrs. Parsons was cutting wood and tho child, who was playing near by grabbed & block as the ax was on It's descent, striking the finger and seyering it. He was brought to the Druid City infirmary Friday night and given medical attention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SIGMA Nu TO MEET

Members of SimA Nu, national lit- erary fraternity. will hold It's first meeting of this year this coming week and plans are to be made for the selections of new members for the coming year. Thirty hours credit work is necessary before anyone Is eligible to the society. The old mem bers now in school include Hugh Bradley, Sam Murphy, George Harri- son, Shelley Sansbury, Robinson Brown, Reginald Thomas, Bill AImon. Ormond Somerville and Richbourge McWilliams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TUSCUMBIA IS PAVING
City Officials To Place Bonds While
 Improvements Under Way

TUSCUMBIA, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Spe- esal. )-The improvement of streets es Tuscumbia is progressing rapidly. Mayor. J. D. Isbell and City Treas urer E. J. Henneger are in New York where they will place the bonds.. Tuscumbians can soon boast of the prettiest streets of any town of It's size in north Alabama. .--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

GIDEONS TO MEET SUNDAY
 The Gideons' monthly gospel meet ing will be keld in the Tutwiler hotel ball room at 4 o'clock Sunday aft ernoon by travelling men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
ORANGE THIEVES BUSY

A concerted movement to check depredations in orange groves has been launched. Every grower will assist his brother raiser in appre- hending thieves, but the method of punishment will be left to the own CT upon whose land the thief is caught. Thefts already have begun from orchards in this section, accord ing to growers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
BOY TO BE RuRIED

Funeral services for Chester Brooks, 13year-old son of MT. and Mrs. H. r. Brooks, who died at To- cal hospital Friday night, will be held at the Pleasant Ridge church Sunday afternoon by Rev. II. R. Car ter, burial to be made there. The boy is survived by his parents, two sisters and two brothers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SEEK TELEGRAPH OFFICE
RObertsdale Needs Office During
 Produce Season

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. Oct. G. Especial Leased re.)-Business men of Robertsdale are agitating the establishment of a telegraph office here to care for the volume of com munications. During the height of the produce season good telegraph service is imperative, it is said.
 The Western Union Telegraph company has agreed to establish a permanent office on condition that Foley, Loxley and Robertsdale each pledge at least $150 of business monthly. It is the opinion of local merchants that Robertsdale can cas- fly meet the required volume.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PLAN COLLEGE CLASSES
Robert G. Messer To Re In Charge Of
 Extension Courses Of University

Classes in the department of com merce and business administration of the extension school of the Univer- sity of Alabama are being organized and work wili begin next week. Col lege credit is given for this work. not only at the University of Alabama, but at any other university.
 Robert G. Messer, formerly instruc- tor in economics and political science at the university, is in charge and any information concerning these courses may be had from him at 1914 Age-Herald building. Class work will begin the first part of next week. A large number of students have all ~eady enrolled for this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PETITION HELD UP
Atmore Telephone Company To b
 Given Time To Improve Service

ATMORE, Ala. Oct. 6.-(special Leased Wire. e.)-Following second mass meeting held at the Knights of Pythias hall, a petition recently signed by Atmore citizens asking the Southern Bell Telephone company to enter Atmore will not be presented immediately. The petite n will be held lis pendens until the Atmore Telephone company has had an op- portunity to eliminate specific cause of complaint. The first mass meet ing was called by citizens who signed a request of the Chambe. of Com merce asking that the Bell Telephone company enter Atmore and estab- fish it's service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
GOES TO LIVINGSTON

Miss Ollie Palmore, formerly office assistant to the superintendent of education of Perry county, left last week to take position as a member of the faculty of the state normal school at Livingston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MARION BOY CADET OFFICER

Lucius B. Howell of Marion has been made first lieutenant in the in fantry unit of the Auburn R. o. T. c. MT. Howell is the son of E. E. Howell, tax assessor of Perry county. He is graduate of Marion institute and spent last summer in the R. o. T. c. camp at Camp Mcclellan. near An niston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TAKEN TO PRISON

Webb Dunn. sentenced to life in the penitentiary after conviction of murder, and R, W. Clarke sentenced to 19 years on a statutory charge, were taken to Kilby prison Saturday. Clarke has taken an appeal and pending disposition of his case has begun his sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
RAIN RAnLY NEEDED

This. section has had continued dry weather for several weeks, and as a result water Is getting low. potatoes cane and peas suffering badly, and practically all the cotton Is opened. Roads and streets are dusty and very unsatisfactory to travel in day time' where there is much traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DIES OF PARALYSIS

Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. 55 years old, died yesterday at the family home at Merrimack of paralysis. She is survived. by her husband and sew eraI sons and daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
onsERyD MISSIONARY DAY

The woman's missionary society of Siloam Baptist church met yester- day at the beautiful home of Presi- dent and Mrs. D. V. Baldy on the Jud- son campus and observed State Mis- sionary Day with appropriate eXer- ciSes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FLORENCE MAN HELD
 FOR SANITY HEARING
w. l.. Davidson Is Victim Of Shell
 Shock. Wife Declares

FLORENCE, Ala. Oct. 6.-(Special) w. L. Davidson of East Mobile street Is being held by the mayor pending an examination by physicians to determine his sanity. It Is reported that he and his family were engaged in a quarrel and that they made so much disturbance, the neighbors called in police to force the family to be quiet Mrs. Davidson says her husband is a victim of shell shock caused during the World war and that at times he has no control of himself, being temporarily insane. His wife asks that he be put into sanatorium for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
RETURNs TO WAsHINGroN

Miss Coralye Stanhope Richardson of Washington, has returned after a delightful visit to her cousin, Frank Richardson, at his home on the Richardson Road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HEADS soPHoMonn Cr,Asu

George Haas, Mobile. was elected president of the sophomore academic class at an election held Tuesday night Jack Clay. Birmingham, was chosen vice president; Miss Hannah Case, Attalla. secretary treasurer, and Alex Gibson, Birmingham, member of the executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
47 New Students

Forty-seven children began their education this year, according to fig ures published by Superintendent A. c. Moore. That number entered the primary grade. Mrs. c. A. Peavy Is In charge of that grade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
BITTEN BY RATHER
Prompt Treatment Results In Saving
 Life Of Small Boy

FULTON. Ala, Oct. 6.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Walking through the woods on the outskirts of town, the little son of H. W. Stephens was bit ten by ground rattler. Prompt medical attention was given and the effects of the poison were modified to such an extent that the child Is now well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

VLLE-The remaining and daughters of the late Albert W. and Ann L. McNel recently held reunion the old Central House) at Autaugavie Ala The reunion planned for the of the oldest son. Tynus w. McNe of picture Cleft rght)' Mrs. Bessie McNee Howard s, AuaugavIe, Ala; Frank J. McNee, G. Autaugavle Ala; A. H. McNee, 75, Montgomery. Ala Tynus w. McNeel 75, Hearne Texas: Mr. Fannie McNeel Hart 55 Camden Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TO OBSERVE RALLY DAY

The first Sunday in October Is set aside as Rally Day" for the Sun day schools, all of the Southern Presbyterian church. The Marion Presbyterian Sunday school will ob- serve it with special exercises Sun day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
pETTY CASES HANDLED

Judge Blue presided over the fall term of the county court and dis posed of a number of petty cases. No fine over $50 was assessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PLANNING PROGRAM
National Education Week To He Ob-
 served By Union Springs

UNION SPRINGS. Ala, Oct. G. Especial Leased Wire.) = Union Springs will observe the program or national education week which will be held from October IS through De- tober 24. All organizations, schools and parents will take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MRS. RANKIN RETURNS

Mrs. NJ c. Rankin, who has spent the summer in Vevay, Ind, has re- turned to her homo in Marion. Her sister, Mrs. Mary Dickinson, came to Marion with her and will make 1t her future home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FORMER REsIDENT KILLED

News reached Tuscumbia from Texas this week of the death of Hen derson Gipson, former resident of this town. His remains will be brought here for burial in Oak Wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
STUDENTS ENTERTAINED

The Epworth league Friday night entertained the students of the Uni versity of Alabama who attend serv- ices at Brandon Memorial church. There was a banquet, stunts and music. About 75 were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
REV. FINDLEY LECTURES

Rev. W. D. Findley of Clayton de- livered a lecture on 'The Four Shad- ows" at Fulton church. A large au- dience was in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MRS. BERRY EXPIRES

Mrs. Alice Powers Berry. wife of J. s. Berry, well known citizen, died yesterday after a long illness, She Is survived by her husband and sev- eral children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
RETURN TO VIRGINIA

Mir. and Mrs. John Frank Gwin, who have been visiting relatives and friends in Anniston for several weeks, have returned to their homo in Hamp- ton, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
COMMUNITY FAIR PLANNED

A community fair is being planned at Fitzpatrick for October 12. sFhe communities of Shopton. Simmsville and Fitzpatrick will be represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
GO TO MOBILE
Mexico City Couple Spend Week With
 MOntGOmery Friends

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Spe- cial)-Mr. and Mrs, Ignaclo de Dioz of Mexico City. who have been the guests for the past week of MT. and Mrs. Frank Richardson at Villa Cedars. Richardson Road, have gone to Mobile. Mrs. Dioz was formerly Miss Annie-Mae Richardson of Mont gomery and Pensacola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

Cost of living advanced an average of one-half of 1 per cent in the United States between March and June, and in the latter month 1t was 69.7 per cent higher than in 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
Celebrations 70 Be Held At TtOo Important Historical Point
DREDCE AT WORK ON DRAINAGE PRoJECT-Fa

DKEDNsE Al WOKN UN UFNAINAGE FNOJEII--Fast progress being made the Faye and Lamar county drain proect Mo- Bonds recently sold for the work and the let D. w. Robins of Tupelo, Miss The work we'll under starting about July and canal of six miles has been completed second dredge has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
ERECTING BUNGALOW

A. C.. Braden is having a five-room modern bungalow erected on his lot on South Milton street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
REMODELING HOMD

A. T. Putteet is remodeling his home on Tuscaloosa street. making the second floor into two modern apartments. The ground floor Is to be occupied by MT. and Mrs. Putteet- The improvement will cost $4,oO0.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-10
NOT INVENTED" BY SCOTCH
Something New Concerning Their
Favorite Pastime.

We were golfing one day when one
Of the foursome remarked: 1--WE GER
tainly owe debt to the Scotch for
golf.
"Why to the Scotchf I queried.
Because they discovered 1t, invent
ed It, so to speak. Didn't you know
that?' was asked In astonishment.
"No, didn't know IT," replied
And when I reached home, bringing
my friends with me, said to them,
after dinner: Nov, let me show you
fellows something apropos the Scotch
discovering golf. Read the beginning
of this article on Golf In the Encyclo-
pedia Britannica, an English publlca-
tlon, which would most likely have
credited the game to the British isles
II history permitted. wouldn't 1T"
"First played by the Dutch" read
my friend. well, what do you know
about thatT And then, from another
article, Brought to Scotland from
Netherlands by two Scotchmen." And
then, Of course. there followed: "Golf,
a Dutch camel Well. didn't know
thatr-Chicago Daily News.