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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
CLUB MEETING AT ALEX CITY ENDED
Fifth District Convention At- tended By Delegates From
 A Organizations

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, Nov. 12 Special. )-The meeting of the Fifth district of Alabama Federation of Womens Clubs in this city was one of the most successful of recent years. All of the A clubs of the dis trict were represented and fine re- ports for the past year were made.
 Mrs. s. r. Hearn of Tuskegee, pres ident of the district, presided over the various sessions. Among those who took part on the program were: Mrs. Val Taylor of Uniontown. presi- dent of the Alabama Federation of Won.ens Clubs; Mrs. Brevard Jones of Montgomery, Miss Skinner of Montgomery; Misses Agnes Harris, Zoe Dobbs and Gaddy Tappan of Au- burn: Miss Mariner of Montgomery, and a number of others who made interesting talks during the meet ing.
 Music was furnished during the various sessions by P. r. Bria and A Silva, accompanied by Mrs. s. P. Adams. A feature of the meeting was the luncheon on Friday at noon at the Russco hotel, when the visitors and various members of local clubs were entertained by the Tuesday Study club, there being 95 plates.
 Talks were made at the luncheon by a number of visitors while read ings by Missess Elizabeth Russell and Voncille Young furnished pleasing feature on the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
REALISTIC BATTLE IS DAYS FEATURE
Many Watch War-Like Activ- itieS During Celebration
 At GreenviIIe

GREENvILLE. Als.. Nov. 12.-- Special Leased Wire.)--The fifth an- niversary of the signing of the Armi- stice was fittingly observed in Greenville today. The city was in holiday attire and thousands of peo- pie from this section of Alabama were in attendance. The feature of the celebration was sham battle fought by national guard units under the direction of Captains Winters, Bonn, Flowers, Brawner and num- Der of other officers. The battle was staged in a valley overlooked by steep hillside two miles east of Greenville. Machine guns, rifles, stokes mortars and heavy artillery, soldiers on foot and in tanks, full fighting formation, made the battle very realistic.
 The festivities were opened with parade at 10 o'clock, headed by Cap tain Duke Guice, marshal of the day. First came Governor Brandon, Gen ersl Screws, the ranking officer of the Alabama national guard; Co. J. Lee Long, commander, and Taylor Peck of Mobile. The next oar bore Commander Louis of the Montgomery post of the American Legion; Gen eral J. B. Stanley and Claude Hamil- ton, Jr. These were followed by service men, Confederate veterans and United Daughters of the Con- federaoy. Then came the various national guard units. The soldiers were reviewed by Governor Bran don. Upon arrival at the Butler County High school campus, follow ing the review, a game of football was played between Sidney Lanier Reserves of Montgomery and Butler County High Reserves. in which the local team won by score of to 3.
 Cant A R Flowers Lieut. l.. Mills, Sergeant Robinson, Corporal Juddy and Grace, who brought the tank from Ozark, deserve much credit for getting to Greenville in time for the celebration on account of many de- lays in transit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
FIRST ARM|STICE DAY |S RECALLED
Holiday Attitude Continues In Decatur Monday After Sum-
 days Observance
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
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A holiday attitude was in evidence among tho people of Decatur Monday following Armistice Day, with many of the businesses operating only in part, but mostly business was as usual. with the large Louisville and Nashville shops running at full ca pacity. The mild weather of the aft ernoon lent itself to the holiday &C., tivities and many people appeared on the streets. discussion invariably led back to what tremendous cells bration this community staged on the first Armistice Day. The news of the end of the World war was told here some hours before sunrise, No- vember II, 1918, and the people then began to celebrate early and in force. The most notable parade of that day was made up of every one of the 2,200 men at the Louisville and Nashville shops, who marched about the two cities of Albany and Decatur and along the main streets, carrying flags and shouting with joy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
TOO MUCH URIC ACID?
 LET US SEND YOU THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
 FREE 85 CENT BOTTLE (32 DOSES)

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13

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 If you have been ailing for long time,. taking all sorts of medicines without benefit, let The Williams Treatment prove to you what great re- lief it gives in the most stubborn cases. Since 1892 hundreds of thousands have used it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
lOO IN TOUR IF SATSUMA GROVES
Four States Represented In Visit To AIabama's Dr.
 ange Area

MOBILE, Ala, Nov. 12.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The annual inspec- ton of the satsuma groves of Mobile county, headed by M. J. McDermott, Mobile banker and satsuma booster. was made today by a party of ap- proximately 100 men, representing many lines of endeavor, from sew eral state. Visitors are here from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Kentucky.
 The tour this year was character ized by the prominence of several members of the party, the personnel includging Dr. Miller Rees Hutchison, one of the foremost inventors of the United States; W. H. Sullivan, mayor of Bogalusa, La., and vice president of the Great Southern Lumber com pany, which is said to operate the largest lumber manufacturing plant in the country; W. D. Farris, vice president of the Now Orleans Great Northern Railroad company; J. M. Moore, state commissioner Of agri- culture, and others prominent in their respective lines.
 The visitors left Mobile shortly after o'clock, taking automobiles from the Battle House, and spent the entire day in the county, visiting the groves and packing houses where the golden fruit is being harvested and prepared for shipment tC the markets. The party returned to the city at 6 o'clock for dinner at the Battle House, and then attended the theatre. w. H. Reynolds, business man, satsuma grower and official of the Gulf Coast Horticultural society, was acting as pilot for the tour throughout the county.
 MT. McDermott, president Of the Farmers and Mechanics bank, who was host of the annual tour, having inaugurated the custom a few years ago, met the visitors when they ar rived this morning and took them to the Battle House, where breakfast was served. About 60 persons were seated about the table, and after the menu, which was started with sat- addresses were made. W. J. Young, local attorney, acted as toastmaster. He briefly outlined the purposes of the tour and paid tribute to MT. McDermott's efforts in behalf of the satsuma industry in this section. He welcomed the visitors to Mobile. Mayor Sullivan of Bogalusa re- sponded, expressing the thanks of members of the party fer the hospi- tality of MT. McDermott and other Mobilians. who are assisting in mak- ing the tour a success.
 Other speakers were: J. H: Moore commissioner of agriculture for Ala bama; John Bose, superintendent of the New Orleans and Mobile division of the Louisville and Nashville rail- road; l.. c. Irvine and J. H. Reichert of Mobile. A letter was read from Thomas A. Edison, thanking MT. Me Dermott for the invitation to mako the trip.
 The weather was ideal, and MT. | McDermott expressed qualification at the number of persons who made the enjoyable and profitable trip.
 Moving pictures were taken Of the tour iand several newspapers sent representatives to "cover" the event
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
EXAMINING CHILDREN

The Pike county health unit is con- ducting physical examinations of the children of the rural schools of the county. Among the schools visited last week was Starksville and fol- lowing the examination community gathering was held for the purpose of furthering every family in the com gathering every family the com- munity was represented. in many in stances both parents being present. Dr. Abernathy, county health officer explained the result of. the examina- ton and the weight charts. Talks were made by MT. Crockett, his as- sis-ant, and Miss Peek. county health nurse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
TRIALs POsTPONED

Police court cases against Bud Lambert and Bob Edwards, two Gle burne county men arrested on West Twelfth street Saturday and sched- uled for hearing Monday morning, were postponed until Tuesday when called in recorders court. A negress who had engaged in fight with party of her neighbors in Anniston was fined S25 and costs under an assault charge and $50 and costs un- der a charge of carrying concealed weapons. A party of white men were fined $1o and costs at the same ses- sion of the court under @ charge of gaming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
70 Church Killing Mystery Postpone
AGAIN OVER THE TOP
MdntevallO Baptist Church Raiess Z5
 Million Campaign Quota

MONTEVALLO, Ala, Nov. 12.- (Special.)-The Montevallo Baptist church has again gone over the top In raising It's quota for the 75 million campaign and It's messengers will have a good report to make at the centennial meeting of the state con vention to be held in Montfomery this week. Messengers were selected Sunday to represent this church. Among those who have signified their intention of attending are Pas tor J. R. Curry. MT. and Mrs. R. A. Reid, Dr. Haddon w. James, Dr. T. W. Palfer and Prof. J. $. Ward
 booths established along the prin- cipal streets occupied by women wearing Red Cross costumes who ask pasersby to put their names on the lists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
NE VI CHURCH TO BE BUILT IN GADSDEN Masons To Lay Corner Stone
 Of New First Chris tian EdifiCe
GADSDEN BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD A

Masons of Gadsden will lay the corner stone of the new church of the First Christian church at Tenth street and Forest avenue next Fri day morning at 10 o'clock and it is expected the ceremony will be an elaborate one. The church will be one of the finest of its size in the state and will probably be completed by the first of the year. It will be modernly equipped in every particr- lar and will cost about S40,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
PASTOR LEAVES TUESDAY

Rev. I. B. Sargent, who has been pastor of the Mccoy Methodist church here for four years, will leave with his family Tuesday for Haley vile, to which place he has been as- signed for the present year. Rev. J. T. Self, who comes to the pastorate of the Mccoy church here from Haleyville, delivered two sermons at the church Sunday and made a favor able impression on those who heard his initial sermon. His family will arrive from Haleyville during the present week..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
Send your boy to buy "on his own"

You can do that at Porters, for everything is return able, or you can have the purchase price refunded if you say SO. Our Boys Wear experts are good advisers and the experience of buying all by himself will give your new conception of responsibility and make him take better care of his clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
MEN, BOOZE, CAR SEIZED
Alleged Liquor Transporters To Be Av0ndale Residents

HEFLIN, Ala, Nov. 12.-(Special., Sheriff Jackson and Policemen Wheeler and Rowell captured two men, 32 gallon of corn whisky ana q large automobile this morning apoue one mile north of Heflin. The men, who gave their names as Formby and Bush, claim Avondale as their home. They are, in jail where state cases will be lodged against, them, accord ing to officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
PLAN EXTENSION COURSES

Following their usual custom, Nor ga3 county school teachers will con- duet extension courses this year. The second meeting for such lessons of about 75 teachers will be held in the city high school building at HartselIe Saturday with Miss Garrison of the education department of the state narmal at Florence, as lecturer. Miss Garrison will teach the physical educational course as it is required for teachers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
FIRST UNIT COMPLETE

The first unit of the Kate Duncan Smith school. which is being erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution on Gunter Mountain for poor white boys and girls, Is reported to be nearing completion. The frame is m and the field-stone exterior is about half finished. It is the inten- tion of the D. s. R. to open the school the first Of the year. It Is located about II miles from Guntersville and in one of the most picturesque re- gions of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
PLAN LApTEs NIGHT

Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night at Terrace Garden will be more of social affair than a business session. It will be Ladies Night" and the program will not be an- nounced until 1t is put on. Delegates to the annual Junior Chamber of Commerce state meeting at Bir- ham November IT wil be selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
CRABTREE IS BURIED

The funeral of J. o. Crabtree, 29 years old, was conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the First Christian church. He was a son O. J. o. Crabtree, member of the board of revenue. and a World war veteran. Members of Farley Mooday post, American Legion, acted as pallbear- CTS and at Evergreen cemetery he was given a military burial. He died Saturday at New Blocton. Ala, and leaves a widow and one child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
NEGROES CELEBRATE

Der of 1000 assembled at the South Highland school building Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock for the Armi- stice Day program. A barbecue served free to the visitors was one Of the feature parts of the program. Charles V. Cline, former state senator from Calhoun county, delivered the main address of the afternoon, the pupils of the South Highland school render ing an impressive program
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
CASH ROLLS IN
Several Hundred Dollars Raised For
 Salvation Army In Decatur
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl n A c IF Il UsE uN |

Decatur, Ala, Nov. 12 J
 Several hundred dollars has been paid in on the Salvation Army bud get campaign which has been in pro- gress since Tuesday, with all the committees active, with tho sexcep- ton of two companies of workers in the business section. Tho woman's divisions are just now entering the drive for more dollars for the Sal-, vation Army work. and the Louis- vile and Nashville shopmen have taken the literature and subscription blanks as given out by Chairman F. A. Bloodworth. with the intention of making thorough canvass of the over 200 men at the shops next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
BANKHEAD IS SPEAKER
Huntsville Conducts Memorial Serv- ices For Heroic Dead
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAID

Huntsville, Ala, Nov. 12
 Representative W. B. Bankhead of Jasper was the principal speaker Sunday afternoon at memorial serv- ices here at the Lyric theatre in honor of the memory of the men who lost their lives in the World war. The services were arranged by the Grace club and Douglas Taylor ac'
 as master of ceremonies. Besides MT. Bankhead's address, was one deliv- cred by Rev. George M. Davenport, who called the roll of the Madison county men who had died in the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
poIICNMAN INJURED

Patrolman J. 10. Coleman was pam fully injured late Saturday nisnt when he was struck by an automobiie driven by Jim Abernathy. The or ficer was walking along the sidewalk with Police Captain Thornton when ahcrnathy. said by officers to have heen running at a rapid speed, sud- denly cut his car into q garage. run ming over Coleman and narrowly n,issing Thornton. Abernathy was lock ed in jail on a charge of reckless driving,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
ARMY DRIVE CoNmNUES

Chairman F. A. Bloodworth of the Salvation Army budget campaign stated Monday that not until after the middle of the month would the work CTS of the Salvation Army drive cease their efforts. Some of the army solicitors are meeting with flattering success J. C. White, who is working Bank street, has obtained more than $200 unaided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
NEW CHAIRMAN NAMED

At an organization meeting of the board of stewards of the Central Methodist church Sunday Judge L. P. Troupe, chairman, declined to stand for reelection and w. Henry Day, an active member of the board, was elected chairman with F. G. Forlines as secretary. The board members expressed themselves as pleased with the return for another year of pr. George c. Harris, who was pastor of thi church last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
DIES IN TUSCALOOSA

caloosa early Monday and will be buried at Hokes Bluff Tuesday morn ing, following funeral services at II o'clock. He was a member of one or the best known families of Etowan county. He is survived by his widow and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
ASTHMA CURED. BEFORE Y0UPAY.

Mir. D. J. Lane. . chemist located at so3N Lane Bldg, St. Marys. Kans.. has discovered a simple home remedy for Asthma. MT. Lane has so much confi- ,dencs in his ability to cure that he will send a regular s125 bottle free. postpaid. to any sufferer who will write him. His offer Is that he is to be paid for it If it cures. If not. your report cancels the charge If you suffer from Asthma. write him today. Send no money--just your name and addxsss will do.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
RIRI.E GLASSES HOSTS

Forty members of the BaracA BIDIe class of Boaz, headed by their teach CT, Will Creel, came to Gadsden sun day to be the guests of the Hood and Inzer Bible classes of the First Bap- tist church. They were given luncheon after the regular church service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
DoRTH TO SPEAK

It is announced that Col. w.. R. Dorth, prominent church worker, will address the Amos Goodhue Bible class of the First Baptist church at the library auditorium next Sunday and that the Wesley-Boethian class of the First Methodist church and the senior mems class of the First Pres byterian church will attend as guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
noII. CALL sTARTs

The Red Cross annual roll call was opened in Tuscaloosa Monday. The senior and junior classes of the Tuscaloosa High school canvassed the business sections Monday, and Tues day committees of women will can vass the residential sections. Tusca- loosa has donated literally to the Red Cross and successful campaign Is expected this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
PROVED

Cheery Philosopher-I believe that for. every single thing we give away it comes back twofold.
 The Other-That's just my experi- ence. Last December I gave away my and she and her husband are now back with us.-Passing Show, London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
ANNISTON PEOPLE HOLD CELEBRATION
Parade And Patriotic Ad- dresses Mark Observance
 Of ArmiStiCe Day
ANNISTON BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD
Anniston. Ala, Nov. IF


 Preceded by huge parade in which there were many patriotic floats. the Armistice Day celebration of the First Presbyterian church Monday was one of the most impress sive affairs Of the Kind witnessed in Anniston in many years. The line of march carried the parade through the business sections of the city. where hundreds of people had as- semb1ed.
 With ". E. Culverson. commander of the Anniston post>or the American Legion, presiding, the services at the church were entirely fitting to the occasion. nhe main address of the day was delivered by Joseph J. Willett. Jr. Mrs. Alexandria Grett of Gadsden was the other speaker. Following the decoration of the boulder at the corner of Fifth and Quintard and the doughboy monument further up the street, lunch was served at the Par ker Memorial Baptist church to the former service men and their fami- lies. Mrs. Ory's party for tho for mer service men on Christine avenue Monday evening was one of the crowning features of the celebration in this city, more than 300 former soldiers and visitors enjoying her hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
A HEAL. FARMER

T.. S. Elsberry. tenant on the NH. ton Durham farm. near Wainus Grove, has produced nine bales or cotton, 150 bushels Of corn ana d ~. ora nnle and no hired labor He IS one of the best one-horse farmers Tn the county. 1t is said. and is making money at the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
DEATH CAUSES REGRET

Stadden of Springfield, H.. was re-
 ceived with much regret in Troy. whore he had often visited. w. B. I'oimar left Monday for Springfield to attend the funeral. MT. Folmar was q close friend of MT. Stadden and Mir. and Mxs. Stadden had been the grests of Mir. and Mrs. Folmar at their home here several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
PYTHrAN SISTERS TO MEET

Members of the Anniston lodge of Pythian Sisters have arranged for an important business session at the Pythian center Tuesday evening, be- ginning at 7:45. All the members are expected to be present. Visitors who may be in the city have been in- vited to attend the meeting of the Sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
MRS. FRYER DIES

Mrs. Essie Lee Fryer, 25 years old, died at a local hospital Sunday eve ming after lingering illness. Ar engagements are being made to con duct funeral services at the Smith Usrey chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment to be made in the cemetery at New Bethel. Mrs. Fryer is survived by her husband, two chill dren, her parents several brothers and sisters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
WILSON UPHELD

Without exception, pulpit utter ances here Sunday upheld the position taken by former President Wilson in declaring the failure of America ito keep its hands to the blow following the end of the World war was ignoble and cowardly."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
SHOE EMPLoYEs LEAVE

Superintepdent c. H. Bradley states that 135 employees of the Gadsden car works have been sent to other shops of the Southern railway ana that 100 more will be given jobs. Fifty were sent to Spencer, N. C., and 50 to Knoxville. Tenn. twenty found places at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
sTUDENTs ARE CUEsTs

J. B. Kaney, Hulen Whitehead and James Dawson of Howard college and Louis Dawson, coach of the football team of the training school at Mo- bile, were the week end guests of pr. and Mrs. L. o. Dawson. They came up to attend the Alabama Kentucky game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
co TO CONVENTION

pr. and Mrs. L. O. Dawson left Monday for Montgomery to attend the Alabama State Baptist conven- tion. Mrs. J. l.. Fant and Robinson Brown are the other representatives of the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-13
ERECTING NEW SCHOOL

The Millray community, six miles west of Jasper, Is erecting new school house at cost ofss4,000. The roof is being put on and after this week 1t will be ready for the formal opening.