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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
w. E. TALLEY IS PLACED ON HUNTSVILLE FORCE

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, March B. Mayor r. l.. Adams has announced the appointment of William E. Talley as member of the police force. Mir Talley was a member of the force several years until a few months ago a change of administra- left him out. A vacancy was recent ly created by the resignation of Henry Shields.
 Guy Landis, international secretary of the Civitan clubs was guest of the Civilians and Kiwanians at their weekly dinners Friday night
 J. F. Clements. formerly a United States deputy marshal. has been ap- pointed to the state law enforcement eauad, and with William P. Hampton. also formerly deputy marshal. will have headquarters in Huntsville.
 The postal department has sent a large number of concrete posts here to be set up for new mail boxes which will be placed in the residen- tial sections and suburbs of Hunts vile. Postmaster R. l.. O'Neai has been directed by the department to secure bids for the work that will be necessary.
 The Dallas basketball team won the final match of the city league with West Huntsville Wednesday night. the game being very one sided and the score 32 to ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
DIR. CLAYTON ATTENDS RALLY
BISHOP HOYT DOBBS SPEAKS IN SHEFFIELD

SHEFFIELD. Ala. March 3.-tspe- cial. l.)-The Methodist Mems club of Sheffield had Bishop Heyt A. Dobbs as honor guest and principal speaker at their monthly luncheon this week.
 Tuscumbia CommandrJ No. 16 this week conferred degrees on a large class of candidates from Tuscumbia. Russellvil1e, Waco and other points.
 The Colbert County Farm bureau sold 200 bales of cotton Friday from the Tuscumbia warehouse that had been placed by members of the bureau. A good price was realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
PRISONERS SENTENCED

A transfer agent Of the state Of Alabama on yesterday carried to the mines q number of prisoners who were convicted at the recent term of the circuit court of Bibb county and sentenced to the penitentiary. Three defendants who were convicteA and sentenced to the penitentiary ap
 pealed their cases to the supreme court and will remain in jail until their cases are passed upon by the higher court. Among those appeal ing was Clifford Frazier, who was convicted and given sentence for 20 years on charge of criminal assault
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
TO BUY FIRE EQUIPMENT

Collections of pledges made by cit izens of Fort Payne for the purchase of the new chemical fire engine are being made by the committees from the Civitan club and it is said that over SLIGO has already been raised w. B. Davis, head of w. B. Davis & Son. local hosiery manufacturers. has agreed to match every dollar raised by the committees. and those in charge of the matter are endeavor- ing to raise s2,000 and thus secure s4,000 for the new apparatus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
BALL TorRYAWrNT HELD

The bask etbalI team of Lamar county with the exception of the Lamar County High school which is supposed to be in a higher rating than the others. met last Saturday March 3, on the Lamar County High school court to determine by tourna- ment play the championship of the county grammar schools. The win ming team was awarded loving cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
OPEN MARBLE oUARRy

The MOretti- -Harrah Marble com pany this week began opening new yards of new marble and will mak c other extensive improvements al their plant. which will cost several thousand dollars. The big demand for marble has taxed their present ability to keep up with orders. The new vein is said to be superior to that the company has been working the past few years. This company sells it's marble rough and does not operate q finishing mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
CHAMBER MEETuNC SET

The March meeting of the Anniston Chamber of Commerce, which is to be held in the directors room of the Anniston National bank. promises to be one of the most important ses- sions of the city building organiza- ton during the new year. A pro- gram covering wide range of in- terest to the business men of the city will be observed on that occa- sion. Dr. E. c. Anderson, president of the Chamber of Commerce. Sat urday afternoon urged a full attend ance of the committee chairmen and workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
MONTGOMERY TO GET NEW $200,000 HOTEL

MONTGOMERY. Ala. March B. Announcement was made here today that construction would be started at an early date on $200,000 hotel with N. J. Bell. Montgomery citizen, as the principal owner.
 The structure will be six stories in height and of the most modern de- sign, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
ROADS IN FINE SHAPE

Roads Tn Dallas county are in bel ter condition than ever before at this time of the year, states Judge w. M. Vaughan of the board of reve- nue. this statement being made with the qualifying clause exclusive of two state aid roads. across the river and across Valley creek, where per manent improvements are being made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
PLAN NEW HARDWARE STORE

The building owned by SyIacauga Cash Store and formerly occupied by M. O. Thweat. will be rebuilt through out and will be occupied by new hardware company. it is reported. The new company will be headed by Fred Prather. formerly of Prather Bros, and William Ratchford of Columbus. Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
LODGE HOME PLANNED

The Fort Payne Masonic lodge is planning the erection of a permanent home here within few months and it is said that location is now being sought for that purpose. The plans of the lodge call for the erection of building suitable for lodge pur poses. costing about s15000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
POWER LINE BEING
 BUILT TO CENTERVILLE

CENTERNILLE. Ala. March B. Special 1.-The local light plant of Centerville has been purchased by the Alabama Power company and work extending the line of the Ala bama Power company from Blocton to Centerville has already begun. With the coming to this place of ,ki Ala bama Power company revival of industrial development in this sec tion Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
WANT LOWER INSURANCE

Insurance rates in Fort Payne are receiving the attention of the Civi- tan club this week and it is said that
 premiums charged by two agents here in several instances are not the same. and the club plans to endeavor to secure uniform rates from all the companies operating in Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
INVESTIGATE PROPERTIES

It IS reported that the Talladega Marble Company of Sylacauga, Ala, has begun Investigating the marble property owned by Col. s. D. Logan and located a few miles north of Centerville, on the Cahaba river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
MEMS CLUB HOLDS BANQUET

ALBERTVILLE, Ala, March 3.- Special. )-The Mems club of the To- cal Baptist church enjoyed a ban quet in the annex of the church on Thursday evening. The membership of this club is steadily increasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
BUYING FERTILIZER

Farmers m this section are buying much fertilizer and extensive prepa rations are being made for planting the largest cotton crop of many years. As general rule the farm CTS of Bibb county are in fine finan cial condition, and many arc offering to sell both corn and meat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
MANAGES BoTTLI>G CONCERN

O. c. Allison of Roanoke. formerly of Talladega, has been transferred back to this city. where he has been made manager of the Alabama Coca Cola Bottling company. succeeding E. NJ Echols. who was transferred back to Collinsville, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
EIELDERS' CONTEST

The recent fiddlers convention given by the high school Friday night was well attended and . nice sum was realized, which will be used toward the improvement of the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
RENE WE'D ACTIVITY AT SYLACAUGA IN
 MARBLE INDUSTRY
Moretti Firm Incorporates at $150, ,O0OeAnother to Open Up New Yards.
 Rex Hotel Sold

SYLACAUGA, Ala, March 3.-(Spe- cial.)-G. Moretti and Berger Ang- strum of Pittsburg were in town the first of the week to perfect the or ganization of the new Moretti White Marble company. The incorporators of the company, G. Moretti, Berger Engstrum, John M. Kelley. James Jones and w. II. Boynton. The capi tai stock of the company is s150,0o0, paid in. The quarry is only about three miles from town on the Louis vile and Nashville railroad and a sidetrack will be built te the quarry at once. Already the Alabama Power company has extended it's lines to the location and some machinery has been installed. The new company will have a big pay roll. which means a lot to the business interests of Sylacauga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
TO START HIGHWAY

In a short time work will be com menced on the Centerville and Bir- mingham highway. as the contract has been let by the state highway department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
COMMISSIONS ISSUED
NEW GROCERY CONCERN OPENS AT ALBERTvILLE

ALBERTvILLE, Ala, March B. Especially )-The Bynum Grocery com pany has sold it's entire stock of goods to l.. c. Atkins. and will hence forth be known as the Thomson Grocery company, and will be op- erated by William Thomason and w. M, Shirey, both experienced salesmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
CIRCUIT COURT CONFINES

Circuit court of Clay county will convene in Ashland Monday. March 5. for a four weeks term. unless the business is sooner disposed of Judge George Shoot, of Wetumpka will preside at this term instead of Judge w. M. Lackey, who Is dis qualified for trying a large number of cases on the docket. because of his former connection with them as attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Funeral services for Gray McCurry, who was killed in a railroad acci- dent near Jesup Ga, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
NoRTHINGToN SPEAKS

Allen Northington, general man ager and secretary of farm bureau cotton association spoke to the farm CTS of Lamar county Friday. He spoke at Millport, Vernon and Sulli- gent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
SPANISH WAR VETS MEET

Adjutant Ross Green of the Tom Boyd Cooper post, United Spanish War Veterans, Saturday afternoon announced an important meeting of the members of that organization for Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
SENTENCED TO YEAR
CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS SUFFER LACK OF FUNDS

ASHLAND. Ala, March 3.-(Spe- cial.)-School terms are being cut short in Clay county because of shortage of funds, due to small poll tax payment and other causes. Coun- ty Superintendent Harwell has just announced that the county has ap- proximately $S,0O0 less money with which to run the schools than it had last year and, due to this shortage the school terms will have to be re- duced in length an average of one month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
ROTARIANS TO ELECT

District Governor Jim Thomas will visit the local Rotary club Friday and as consequence the regular luncheon for Thursday was postponed until then. In addition to the visit of the governor, the annual election of officers will take place. Those are to attend the district convention in Birmingham on March IS and are expected to report Friday whether they are to attend. so that reserva- tions may be made for them
 The committee which has in charge the completion of the subscriptions for the overall factory closed the matter Friday and Saturday, It Is necessary that the full $3,000 be in the hands of the trustees before the contract is put through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
WILL CONVERT ELKS
 THEATRE FOR MOVIES

TALLADEGA. Ala. March B. Special M D. Womack is renovat- ing the Elks theatre and preparing to open 1t as picture theatre Mon day. March 12. Many changes have been made in the building. The An niston symphony orchestra will open the house on Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
CONCERT AT GREENyILLE

HHEGL1< LILLE, <Ald, MdIcH o. Special 1.-The Greenville club will give . musical on Wednesday. This is one of Greenvilles newest musical organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
TO ORGANIZE SCOUT TROOP

Last night, meeting was held at the First Methodist church for the purpose of organizing a Boy Scout troop in Sylacauga. Rev. A. H. Ma bors, pastor of the church, and L. R. Simpson. who has charge of the Boy Scout work at Mignon. conducted the meeting. There were 20 boys pres ent. Sylacauga has for several years had an active Boy Scout troop, which was permitted to die out last year for the lack of a scout master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
NEW DEPUTY NAMED

Sidney J. Cobb. who was attached to the city fire department here un- til short time ago, was Saturday appointed as field deputy by Sher- if w. P. Knighton, the new officer making bond to the sheriff, receiv ing his commission and gong to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
JULIAN WARNS PUBLIC
 ABOUT. OUTSIDE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE lAGE-HERALD


 JULIAN WARNS PUBLIC-1S BOX. Frank M. Julian, state commission CT of insurance, today issued warn ing to the public about placing fire insurance with companies in other states which are not qualified to do business in Alabama but which are soliciting business by mail. His warning resulted from printed mat ter from a New York insurance broker who promised great reduction in fire insurance premiums.
 "CitIzens of Alabama should be very careful in placing insurance by mail with outside brokers" said Com missioner Juian's warning. The laws of Alabama require any person who places his insurance direct to report same to the insurance depart ment and remit an amount equal to from to s per cent on the gross premium so paid.
 The department hopes that citizens before placing insurance with these outside brokers will communicate di- rectly with this department and all facts will be given them.
 ''rhe concerns now soliciting use stock arguments that it has "A Bet ter Policy to Offer" This statement is not only misleading, but is ridicu- lous All of the eastern states have laws requiring standard forms of fire insurance contracts. These same standard forms are used in practical ly every state in the union, and these brokers cannot give to the citizens a different contract than that author ized by law of the home state of the company issuing the contract"
 COMMISSIONS ISSUED
 Commissions were issued by S. H Blan. secretary of state, Saturday to the following persons in Jefferson county: .s
 Notaries Public-Henry c. Sanders of Ensley, T. A. Nickel of Birming ham, Miss Edna Hill of Birmingham. T R G,illedpe of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
TO ENLARGE POULTRY MARKET

X plan IS being fostered by MISS Ruth Whorton, Lee County Home Demonstration agent, to enlarge the marketing facilities at Opelika, for poultry and eggs. The plan provides for shipments from Opelika to the large cities of the large surplus Of eggs and poultry on the local market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
TO ORGANIZE RAND

The local American Legion post is planning to organize a band and at the same time has on campaign for new members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
REX HOTEL SOLD

This afternoon the Rex hotel was sold at public auction to J. J. Mc- Donald for s20,100. The sale was made to wind up the Mathews es
 tate, which involved this property. The Rex hotel is a large, two story building located on the corner of Broadway and Third streets. and is one of the oldest buildings in town, having been erected in 1901. Besides the hotel lobby. the Wood Jewelry company and Mcdonald Insurance Agency occupy rooms on the first floor. The remainder of the building Is used entirely by the hotel. McDon- aid has not made public any plan as to how he will conduct the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
HOGAN JACKSON BACK

Hogan Jackson. president of the Albertville National bank. has just returned from a business trip to Atlanta and Macon, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
NAMED A. B. & A. AGENT

J. E. Remsen, for a number of years cashier in the local office of the A B. & A. railroad, has been promoted to the position of agent, succeeding II. II. Luther.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
REFORM METHOD|STS
 ERECT $25,00 CHURCH

REFORM, Ala, March 3. (Spe- cial.)-Work is progressing nicely on the foundation of the new $25, 900 Methodist church under the super vision of Contractor Charlie Estes. Instead of building the new church on the site of the old one. 1t was decided to erect 1t lot one block away, facing the main street be- tween the First National bank building and the Wimberley build ing.
 The new garage building on Gra- ham street is nearing completion now under the direction of trac- tors Rozzelle and Carpenter. Clements Automobile company will soon move into this new building. It is under stood that the wooden store of R. G. Jones will soon be removed to make way for an imposing brick structure.
 DIR. CLAYTON ATTENDS RALLY
 Dr. P. P. Claxton. provost of the University of Alabama, was chief speaker at the closing exercises of the Bostic Consolidated rural school, six miles southeast of Reform, to- day. Talks were also made by Su- perintendent W. H. Storey, Mrs. Broadus, MT. Williams and others. Two years ago two one-room rural schools of Bostic beat were burned. then the citizens began to pull to- gether to have a consolidated school They succeeded in erecting a splen did state-aid building at cost of upwards of S6.O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
K|WAN|S' CLUB WANTS FARMERS ARE TO BE A BIGGER 0PEL|KA REGULARLY ADVISED

OPELIKA, Ala, March 3.-(Spe- cial.)-The Kiwanis club entertained the city officials at Thursdays lun- cheon, on an "Opelika Day" pro- gram. The club is boosting for a bigger, and a more beautiful Opelika. Health conditions were discussed by Dr. G. H. Moore. city health officer. He stated that the drinking water of Opelika was as pure, and with as low percentage of bacteria, as any water to be found anywhere.
 Measures will soon be instituted by the city to begin an early and a per sistent fight on flies and mosqui- toes. Alderman W. l.. Greene, stat ed that a new wiring system for street lights was being tried out, with a view of the avoidance of the live wires going through the branches Cf the shade trees on the residential streets of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
DIR. THOMAS APPOINTED.

Dr. B. F. Thomas, a prominent phy- sician of Opelika. has been appointed assis stant physician and surgeon of the Alabama Polytechnic institute. pr. Thomas will move his residence to Auburn at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO
 IMPROVE COUNTRY CLUB
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 CHE AGE-HERALD Sheffield, Ala, March 3

At a meeting of the directors of the Tennessee Valley Country club held in the offices of J. T. Kirk in Tuscumbia yesterday afternoon tho board of directors unanimously au- thorized the president and treasurer acting with the several standing com mittees to proceed immediately with a number of Improvements on the club property. The house commit tee was authorized to spend S700 in improvements on the club house. The greens committee was author ized to expend immediately all funds needed for the purchase of machinery on the ground up to $500, and was further authorized to spend up to $50 per month for the next six months in labor on the golf links.
 Thetennis committee was given an appropriation of $200 for the inn mediate construction of two tennis courts on the club house grounds and $100 was allowed for the use of the ladies' committee.
 SENTENCED TO YEAR
 The jury in the case of Will La Farlette, New Hope farmer, who was on trial for the killing of Posey Whitaker, last night returned a yer dict of guilty of manslaughter and fixed punishment at one year and one day in the pcnitentiary. The trial consumed two full days and there were many witnesses and large crowds in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
RENFRO ELECTED.

N. P. Renfro, president of the First National bank. has been elected by the Rotary club as a delegate to the Rotary district conyention, which meets in Birmingham, this ,nonth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD { MantR0merY Ala March 2

J. M. Moore, state commissioner of agriculture. today inaugurated a system whereby monthly reports will be made to the farmers of Ala bama regarding the work of the department in which they are in- terested.
 The report for February shows that the agricultural department registered 70 brands of fertilizer which will be sold this year. 92 brands of commercial feeds. issued l04 licenses to sell fertilizers one license to sell insecticides. one li- cense to handle produce on commits sion and sold fertilizer tags to the amount of $35,4SO and commercial feed stamps to the amount of $5,065. Total receipts of the depart ment during the month were s4i,- 324.10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
LOTS OF FIRES.

Reports coming into the office of the state fire marshal for the month Of February. the shortest month In the year, show that the number of fires over the state If Alabama during the 2S days of the month was large.
 The way to have less fires is to eliminate the causes. and it is com paratively easy to help along this line if householders and property owners will actually and seriously join in united movement to pre- vent flames. l hope they will do this,' said Fire Marshal Chester E. Johnson
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-13
PROGRESS IS MADE
ON HALL AVENUE SCHOOL

Work is progressing rapidly on the
new Hall avenue school. The walls
have all been laid up to the second
floor level and the carpenters are
now at work placing the metal lum-
Der floor joints for the second floor.
Work will be started Immediately on
the balance of the work, consisting
of the building of the walls from the
second floor level to the roof. 1t Is
estimated that this will consume at
least two months time and probably
longer than that if the weather be-
comes such that the masons cannot
work.
At the present time it is believed
that the placing of the roof can be
done in the early spring and that
the building will be ready for the
scholars next fall when school starts.
The building is being constructed of
art stone and brick and will be one
of the most modern school buildings
TO be found in this section of the
state when it is completed, 1t is said.
Greisen &c Thompson are the gem
eral contractors while the Perth
Amboy Construction Company is do
ing the carpenter work. The archi-
tect is j. Noble Pierson & Son of
this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-13
Miss GeIIert
WEEDS VIM. Sheehan

The marriage Of Miss Sophie
Eellert, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Gellert, of Florida Grove
Road, and William Sheehan, son of
Mrs. Minnie Sheehan, Of Amboy ave-
nue., took place last night at Z
o'clock in st. Mary's church. Mon
signor William P. Cantwell perform
ed the ceremony. Mrs. Harry War
rem, a sister of the groom, and Ed
ward Joseph Brown were the attend
ants. The bride made a pretty pic
ture in a gown of brown satin with
hat to match. She carried a shower
bouquet of bridal roses and lilies
of-the-valley. Mrs. Harry Warren
was becomingly gowned in Harding
blue canton crepe with hat to match
and nrried a bouquet of tea roses.
A reception followed at the home OF
the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Sheehan
upon their return from their we'd
ding trip will reside in Smith street.
The guests included Mrs. Minnie
Sheehan, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Ranges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Warren and son
William, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Gel
lert. Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Gellert,
Misses Helen and Bella Gellert,
Theodore Gellert, Richard Sheehan,
Edward Doyle. Miss Agnes Sheehan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Nesley and daugh-
ter Constance, Louis Horner, Mrs.
Tonghini and Miss Julia Gel
lert,