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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
M [ N VOTERS AGAINST SECOND JUDGSHIP
Claim Proposed Measure Is "To Pay Off Political
 Debts"

An appeal to the governor of the state and the legislature to prevent the passage of the domestic relations court bill. containing a clause for the establishment of a second judgship, is embraced in a resolution adopted by the executive board of the Jeff ferson County League of Women Voters at their meeting in the Hill man hotel Tuesday morning.
 "The league approves of Judge Murphy and his court; but it does not approve of the creation of an- ther judgship simply to pay off po- litical debts' stated Mrs. Brenton K. Fisk, secretary of the league.
 others matters acted upon by the board were in regard to the juvenile court and the health department. Resolutions adopted were as follows:
 Resolved: That 1t Is the sense of the executive board Cf the Jeffer- son County League of Women Voters that the authority and, scope of the juvenile court, as well as Judge Murphy's salary, should be increased; but that the board record itself as heartily opposed to the domestic re- lations court bill as outlined by because of the provi isions for a sec ond judgship, and we urge the gov ernor and the legislature to prevent the passage of any such bill.
 Resolved further: That we urge Judge Murphy to prepare an amended Juvenile court bill to increase the Jurisdiction of his court and bring about certain needed changes in the present law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

son County League of Women Voters our health department under Dr. Bowling is functioning with reason able and commendable efficiency and economy, and the attacks on Dr.. Bowling and his administration are unwarranted; that we consider the amount of health funds devoted to salaries perfectly proper, in view of the expert service required. Re- solved further: That we believe the present system of handling the health fund wiser and more demo- cratic than the proposed substitute, and we are, therefore, against this bill as submitted to the board,
 Resolved: That the executive board Of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters heartily indorse the renewal of the 4-mill tax for school purposes. to be voted on August 2S. and urge all our members and other voters to support it at the polls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
pLANs FoR ANNIVERsARY

2 Band NO. Of the Woman's MIS- sitnary union of the First Baptist schurch was entertained Tuesday aft sernoon by Mrs. Charles Evans. Jr. swhen elaborate plans for the ami sversary celebration of the church Swere made. The thirty sixth anni-
 versary of the church will be cele- ibrated Sunday. with this congrega-
 Zion as hostess to the other churches of the city number of commit Mees were appointed to carry out the Various details Gf the entertainment. g A number of committee reports Mere made at the Tuesday meeting, Mhen there were 15 members pres- lent Following the business session
 a social hour was enjoyed. when kandwiches and tea were served. The
 mext meeting will be held with Mrs SWed Gwin on Arlington avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
PURE IMAGINATION" {" SAYS M'ADO0 TO FORD
Former Secretary Denies Offer Of
 Aid During War Period

kAAu " fAA A SAtCA
 LOS ANGELES, August 21.-Wil- liam G. McAdoo charged Tuesday that Henry Ford had indulged in a flight of pure imagination" in re- cent interview in which Ford was quoted as saying that he had offered to work out a system of keeping en- zines and cars in running order dur ing the war when McAdoo had charge of the railroad administra- tion. but that McAdoo had refused to listen to him.
 McAdoo's statement read;
 My attention was called to an in- terview with Henry Ford recently published in a Boston newspaper, in which MT. Ford is represented as saying:
 "'When the government took over the railroads and put Mir. McAdoo at the head of them. I happened to be in Washington Some of my men were with me. Mir. McAdoo told me something of the situation of the railroads and asked me to tell him what l would do about getting the engines and cars repaired and in running order.
 "I had been thinking about It. l and my men had worked out a little plan for showing the locomotives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
$2,00O FIRE DAMAGE TO OWENTON HOMES
Traffic Held Up For Hour While
 Firemen Fight Blaze

lire, Tuesday afternoon, practi- cally destroyed the homes of R. c. Cadden, s17 and S19 Geneva avenue, Owenton, with damage estimated by the fire department to be about S2,- 900. The fire is thought to have or iginated from spark on the roof of the Gladden. home and spread to the adjoining house. and seriously threatening other frame houses in the block.
 The call was answered by Stations No Ii and 14, who were compelled to run over 1900 feet of hose from where the Tidewater line crosses College street for three blC cks. Traf fic was held up for almost an hour while firemen fought the blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
WAS TRUE BLUE

NEW YORK. August 21.-"The Blue Man" of circus fame was true blue. An autopsy upon Capt. Fred Walters, sideshow favorite since 1891, showed that all his organs, tissues and muscles, including his brain and heart, were as blue as his skin.
 The unusual hue was due to chron- ic silver poisoning, believed to have been contracted when Walters was silver miner in Australia many years ago. Walters died of heart disease. He was 6S years old and is survived by a widow 20 years his junior and an S-year-old son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

along and getting them in running order as quickly as possible. He was interested and asked me to work out details of the plan and to bring 1t to him the next time I was in Washington. set my men to work and we brought the plan back the next week. But Mir. McAdoo would not see me The explolnters had got to him in the meantime. They call ed him off. They didn't want ef- ficiency.'
 There is not a word of truth in the Ford statement so far as I am concerned. It is pure imagination.
 T telegraphed Mir. Ford on July 26, asking him kindly to tell me when and at what place he claimed he had talked to me about repairing engines and cars. But l cannot get a word out of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
ATTACK PRINTING BODY
United Typothetae Charged With Re-
 straint of Trade

Str1lnE or trade
 WASHINGTON, August 21.-The United Typothetae of America, with headquarters in Chicago, was ordered today by the federal trade commis- sion to discontinue certain practices, which, the commission declared, would enable employing printers to maintain standard prices for com mercial' printing. The .typothetae, composed of branch and affiliated orr ganizations throughout the country, was said by the commission to con trol more than 50 per cent of the commercial printing in the United States. An investigation by the com mission, according to it's announce ment, of a Tease and desist" order against the typothetae developed that the association installed in es- tablishments of employing printers a standard cost-finding system and also distributed to it's members a loose leaf standard guide" compiled in accordance with the average cost Of a composite cost statement fur nished monthly by its members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
nrns nIEY HnsTEsa

Band No. of the Woman's Mls-
 s'onary union tf the First Baptist fchurch met Monday with Mrs. Tom AIiuey The devotional was led by Mrs. Rush Randall and was followed ,Shy prayers. The lesson study was Reconstructed by Mrs. John Perkins. tAfter the business session a tempt Sing salad course was served, there being 1A members and one visitor fpresent Mrs. Vinson and Mrs. Fra zier were received as new members sEt this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
JUST ASK JOHN
He VIII Tell You How It Feels To
 En-.c Ir..r. ~. E.r.-al off

Ho WiII Tell You How It Feels To
 Have Ears Chewed off
 SAVANNAH, Ga, August 21.-Did you ever have your ear chewed off in personal encounter. where fists were supposed to be used? If not, and you wish further information, ask John Simmons of this city. Otis Williams today began serving a 10 months sentence on the county farm for chewing off simmons ear. No such technical charge as mayhem was docketed--just plain assault. It is said that Simmons ear literally was chewed off by Williams in the fight.
 Resolved: That in the opinion of the executive board of the Jeffer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
MISSIONARY HONORED

Miss Alice Huey. who returns soon to her work in the mission fields of China, was the recipient of lovely courtesy Monday when the Hueytown Baptist church gave a shower in her honor at the church. An interesting program was carried out with Mrs. Mac Williams IS leader. Miss Myrtle Thompson and Mrs. w. P. Price con- tributed vocal sClos while Miss Pau line Ray gave an enjoyable reading. Another missionary Miss White. who Is visiting in Birmingham at pres eut made an interesting talk. An ice course was served following the program.
 Over 100 friends of Miss Huey were present and many attractive and useful gifts were presented her from the various missionary societies of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
JuDGE LATADY INIPRoXEs

Hospital authorities Tuesday re- ported an improvement in the con at St. Vincents hospital for the past several days. The judge is reported to have passed enc of the most com fortable days since his sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
RRIDE-ELECT ENTERTAINED

Among the many affairs being eiven in honor of Miss Marion Neal, whose wedding occurs in the near future, was a matinee party Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Julian Erlick and Mrs. Guy Wilson as hostesses. The party. which included a number of friends of the bride-elect were erteretained at luncheon downtown and afterward attended the matinee 7 at the Lyric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
pERgoNATS

Mrs. P. N Matthews has as her guest. her mother, Mrs. Ellis, of East Lake.
 Mrs. Louise Bartlett and Fred Bartlett have returned to their homes in Atlanta after visit with Mir. and Mrs. Ellis Houston.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Cochran an- nounce the birth of a daughter, whom they have named E11ith Quincey.
 Mrs. Dolly Whetstone of Troy, Ala, was the recent guest of Mrs. D. L. Milton on Dartmouth avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Paul B. Thomas an nounce the birth of a daughter, whom they have named Ella Jean.
 Miss Jamie Little of Livingston Ala. is the guests of her aunt, Mrs. B. C. Jones'
 Miss Eva Ruth Porter is spend ing several days at St. Claire Springs.
 Lee Mattingly and L. w. Allen are taking a motor trip through Ken lucky.
 John E. Sexton is much improved following an operation at the Baptist hospital.
 Mrs. Roy Chandler and children have returned from a visit with rela- tives in Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
CAME FOREMAN CHANGED

B. P. Williams has taken charge of camp Nc. the county road de- partment near Bessemer. MT. Will Hams succeeds c. C. Harry who has been in charge of this camp for sometime.
 Bureau at 1912 Second avenue, Phone Bessemer 276 Howe Price, cor respondent.
 Circulation Phone Bessemer 10S1-.W., N. E. Stuardi, manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

T1lT SSnu When the music began for the dance, little couples of each group executed the measures of a grace that was fairylike.
 Mrs A. c. Montgomery, Mrs. Ludd M. Spivey and A. c. Loehr were se- lected to act as judges of the best dancers by groups, and they were unanimous in their decision that South Highlands yground-yellow with 23 children, stood first; Phelan yground-orange- children, sec ond, and Woodlawn playground cerise-third.
 Parade Of The DOlIies.
 Another feature of the entertain ment was the doll carriage parade, in which IT eXquisitely costumed lit- tie ladies, each trundling a Aerib- boned and beflowered doll carriage, passed in reveiw before the judge s stand, and then formed in a semi circle before them to await their de- cision. The prize, a beautiful dol, contributed by Drennen department store, was given to the winner, little Lucille Darlington, daughter of Dr. and Mrs J. M Darlington of Pratt City. The judges in this contest were Mrs. R. S. Munger, Mrs. Guy E. Snavely and Dr. Ludd M. Spivey
 During an intermission, a spirited game Of Volley ball was played be- tween Woodlawn playground and West End playground. to decide the birls' volley ball championship ot Birmingham. In this WOodlawn came out victorious.
 Remnants with appropriate letter. ing was awarded by J. V. Pogue, su- perintendent of playgrounds, to the championship teams of volley ball, dodge ball and baseball, both within each playground division and for the champions of all divisions.
 My idea in introducing folk dances as part of the band concerts is with the hope of inculcating a spirit of music into playground activities, and an appreciation of the rhythm of music" said O. Gordon Erickson, musical director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Nity
 dring
 gdings,
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 coast
 of the
 kbaw, Mallory
 Tom New York
 yackages of gen
 nd case of books.
 sailings, the Amer e John s. Emory. & Coz and the Amer Lydia, Van Heynigen Eompany, which sailed for Be to complete for the Pa Nruit steamers arrived today, British steamer Venator and the wegian steamer Lysefjord, from maica and Honduras, respectively. The American steamer West Erral. TCnited States shipping board. which was recently allocated to the Mis- sissippi Shipping company of New Orleans, sailed for the Crescent City today.
 The American steamer Munisla, Munson line arrived late today from Saeua La Grande and will go on berth for the south side of Cuba. Another late arrival was the Nor wegian steamer John Bakke, Alumi- mum line, which came in from New Orleans with cargo in transit and will complete here for the Winward Islands and the north coast of South | America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
CIRCLE MEETINGS HELD

Circle meetings were held by the Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church this week. Mrs. c. J. Lehman entertained circles first at a devotional and business session circle second was entertained by Mrs Coston in the parlors of the church Mrs. G. G. Neel had charge of the devotional. Mrs. c. L. Gaines, Mrs. Wann Purser and Mrs. Brice en- tertained the members of circle No. g. A musical program was carried out by Mrs. Myrtle Fritts, Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant, while a reading was given by Mrs. A. J. Bowen. Circle No. met at the home of Mrs. Charles Baty, Mrs w. P. Hammer presided, while Mrs. Homer Hurd led the devotional exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
URGE nuILDISG NEW RoAn

i,i The importance of securing the Iconstruction of a short road in HShelby county to connect with the county pike from Bessemer to Genery's Gap is being urged on Bes- semer business men by a committee representing the Chamber of Com merce. It is pointed out that this road will open the traffic to this city from an area containing more than 1000 inhabitants, few of whom are trading here at present.
 This committee has been instructed to secure q delegation of business men and to visit the commissioners of Shelby county, urging that the road be built. This stretch of road can be built at a comparatively small cost, much of the proposed route having been already built but not connected. The road would ex- tend from Generys Gap on Red Mountain. to the Pelham road.
 Residents of the territory that the road would serve have asked the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the new route. They pointed cut that many people living in this section, within 10 miles of Bessemer are forced to detour 30 miles in order to get to the city. Bessemer Is the nearest large town and the logical trading center for this section, and construction of this road would bring a large volume of business to this city, it is claimed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
LEAGUE CLOSES SEASON

Inc BeSsemer sunday SchOOI league will close its ball season Thursday of next week so there will be two or. three post season games to be played off On account of the fact that there is only one more week of the season. the games this week will be of unusual interest. At present it looks like Jonesboro has the championship, having lost only one game The Presbyterlans are close second, with three games lost.
 Thursday games will be; Wilkes vs Jonesboro, at Wilkes; Presby- terian vs. Hueytown. at the rolling mill field; the Baptist-South High land game has been postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
1uLLOCK-ABERNATHY

Miss Ruby Abernathy and c. F. Bullock were quietly married this week at the home of Mrs. J. c. Bur gin on Second avenue. A few friends and relatives witnessed the cere- mony which was performed by Rev. J. J. Grove. The bride has made her home in Bessemer for a number of years. and for the past few months has been connected with the Eliza beth Duncan hospital. MT. and Mrs. Bullock left for a short wedding trip They will make their home in Bes- semer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

lrty for
 Fer home
 eing given [ H Snd Mrs. Her.
 The house was at- | ksters, clemetis and | A4nd punch was served ! ppCrch by Mrs. Horton Dorsey. | were about 30 friends to call |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

6t the
 binance
 T"be given
 Der cent, re-
 ntial and busi-
 was held in re- Wdriving automobiles, lance was introduced %nibdren under 1t years of Tom driving automobiles. her ordinance was introduced Prohibiting the renting of cars to liminors without the consent of their Hparents or guardians. The mayor Nwas authorized to contract for ad- Hdtional drainage along Fairfax and aExter avenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Ekson, cfe dance, 4ittle girls Ee grandstand
 ren broke into cg the various play khother signal, each b1ned hands, forming a ring WSTrt@When the music began for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Can he be trusted with the kadtr. 5bp of 10000, ,ooo pcople' What will he do if he is eleded7 What are his thoughts, his plans, his platform? Benson tells you about the real Ford - his ambitions, his abilities, his limitations. Read this important story and hbe" decide wbstber 1oa WOaA sots j0r Fora.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Hearst's International answers this question in Sspsmber with an article by man who knows Ford- has lived at his house = associated with him intimately = has written re- markable book about him. Ford for President" is one of the great irs1ss ef tbe hms.
 Is he cababk of this office? Is he the man to be the nations head? ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

WHSWduu puUCH WdS stINtU
 FPCrch by Mrs. Horton Dorsey.
 were about 80 friends to call s8uring the afternoon, and the hon. cree was the recipient of many use- full gifts. The hostesses were assist ed in entertaining by Mrs. Conrad Moorer, Mrs. Dorsey and Murtel Scott
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-12

ing quite lot of goods which he is
selling right.
Elmer Driskell and Miss Myrl Early
were married here last Sunday. Esq.
J. w. Barnett speaking the magic
words that made them man and wife.
We are sorry indeed to hear of the
death of our friend, Sam Frier, Of
Warm Springs which occurred last
Saturday night.
|. Oscar Shaver, young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. NJ. Shaver, was badly hurt
one day last week by getting pitch
fork stuck in his temple. Drs. Brown
and Finney are attending him.
While firing an automatic shotgun
one day last week, Lutte Pratt had one
of his eyes badly injured when the gun
blew to pieces filling his eyes with
powder.
John Timer and Miss Alice Killough
were married ON September 18th. John
is one of our most prosperous young
farmers, while his bride is a popular
young teacher of Maynard. They have
many friends who wish for them long
life and happiness.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-12
OLD JACKSON

L. Brown was in Pocahontas on
business Saturday.
Mrs, G. w. Kiger has been real sick
the past week.
Misses Pearl Songer, Viola Woods
and Opal Heifner spent Sunday with
Miss Neoma Davis.
Henry Brown and family of st.
Louis motored through and are visit
ing at the home Of Mrs. Browns par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Fullington.
]. C. Williams and family spent Sun
day at the home Of Sam Songer.
Almus Woods of Monette came in
Friday for few days visit at the home
Of his father j. II. Woods.
There will be preaching at this place
next Saturday night, Sunday and Sun
day night by Rev. ]. o. Heifner
Roosevelt Woods of Portia visited
at the home OF his father here Satur-
day night and Sunday.
Jewel Brooks bought a nice lot Of
hogs from Bynum Wells Monday.
Ben Million and wife spent Sunday
1t the home of Bass Davis.
Almus Holmes and wife Of Biggers
ire visiting at the Fullington home.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-12
Must Work Together

No town can grow as II should un-
less its people work together in its
upbuilding. The history of every city
that has its rapid and substantial
growth will show that united and en-
thusiastic work Of its people had the
greatest part in making it grow. In
towns where a few live men boost and
work for the towns upbuilding and
many are Indifferent and do nothing.
the work Of city building is exceeding
ly difficult and the result is slow in
coming. If all boost and help to build
up the town ii is an easy matter to
make the town push forward.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-12

contained In the decre.al order of the
Chancery Court of Randolph County,
made and entered ON the 4th day Of
September, A. ID. 1923, In certain
cause No. $50 then pending therein
between A. NJ. Dunn, as complainant.
and Myrtle Crawley ct. nj. were de-
PENDANTS. the undersigned, as Commits
sioner of said Court, will offer for sale
at public vendue TO the highest bidder.
at the South door or entrance OF the
County Courthouse. In which said
Court is held, in the County Of Ran
dolph and State OF Arkansas, within
the hours prescribed by law for judi
cinl sales. on Tuesday the 9th day OF
November, A. ID. 1923, the following
described real estate, to-wit The
southeast quarter OF the northwest
quarter Of section one (1) township
nineteen (10) north, range two 't2)
east, in Randolph County, Arkansas,
containing 40 acres, more or less.
Terms OF Sale: On credit Of three
months, the purchaser being required
to execute a bond as required by law
and the order and decree OF said court
in said cause, with approved security,
bearing interest at the rate OF 10 per
cent per annum from date Of sale until
paid, and a lien being retained on the
premises sold TO secure the payment Of
the purchase money.
Given under my hand this 9th day
Of October, A. ID. 1923.
Ben +. Mays.
Commissioner in Chancery.
]. w. Meeks, Solicitor
for Plaintiff. o 81.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-12
INGRAM

Rev. Langston preached at Vernon
last Sunday. 81
John Early visited at Maynard last
Saturday and Sunday.
s. f. johnson and son will start
their sorghum mill this week.
Jas. Morris and wife and Master
Junior Mock took dinner at the home
Of Jas. Early. Sr. last Sunday.
Our friend, Lutte Pratt, has one of
the largest hogs we have seen lately.
He expects 10 make ii weigh 500
pounds, net, by butchering time.
Our merchant, T j. Morris, is order