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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-05
LIFE SKETCHING CLASS
instruction for Veterans Added to
X. of c. Night School.

h. Of c. Night School.
A life sketching class has been
added to the course OF study OF the
Knights of columbus night school for
ex-service men. No charge is made
% ex-service men.
Fifteen courses are now being
offered by the school. These classes
include auto mechanics, acetylene
welding. bookkeeping, business Eng
lish, business arithmetic. commercial
art, drafting, higher accounting. pub
lie speaking, radio telegraphy, sales
manship. shorthand and tipping,
traffic management and show card
writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
HOARD IS STUDYING MALL0Y'S PETITION
Promise Close Consideration Before
 Reporting To Governor

MONTGOMERY, Ala. July IT, Special. )-Member of the state board of pardons now have under consideration the petition for the parole of Russell Malloy, Birming- ham youth, who was convicted of a statutory offense in the Limestone circuit court. The board today said close consideration will be given to all information placed in the record before any report will be made to Governor Brandon.
 Friends of Malloy contend that he was not guilty of a felony and that his conviction resulted from triai which was held~at a time when the public mind was inflamed. Citizens of Florence, the home of the young woman in the case, Friday protested against the parole and insisted that Malloy received a fair trial.
 The pardon board at special meeting Saturday heard a petition for the parole of Charlie WlnnagIe, sent up from Tuscaloosa county Tor life in 1916 for the murder or Gus Nichols The presence of Winnagle s f:ancee, a Michigan woman, to plead his case before the board gave an unusual touch of interest to the pro : ceedingss Winnagle was employed as news butch along with Nlchols at the time of the killing. The par don board has the case under ad- v:sement.
 Governor Brandon Saturday granted a pardon with restoration ot political and civil rights to Philip Thomas of Colbert county, sentenced in 1913 to 20 years Imprisonment Tor murder and later paroled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
N | E I H SECTION
 IF COUNTY CHOSE N F0R INSTITUTION
More Than S5,000 Already Pledged For School To
 Cost $20,0O0
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ,

A rally in the interest of the new county high school for the northern section of Tuscaloosa county was held at the court house Saturday morning and a large representation of citizens from that section was present. The new school will cost between s2O,0O0 and s3o,o0O and more than s5,000 of the amount was raised at the meeting. It is expected to raise $15,000 in the community which the school will serve and the bal ance will be raised from other sources. At the conclusion of the meeting the visitors were served with barbecue and enjoyed bathing at Stallworth lake; the food and amusements having been provided by the merchants bureau of Tuscaloosa pr. James s. Thomas of the state uni versity made an inspiration address, which was followed with few re- marks by R. L. Baker. Both speak CTS stressed the importance of build ing the school. Tuscaloosa county has never had> a county high school
 Dirt had been broken for an $S,000 new public school at Vance in the county. It will be a modern one story frame structure and will be ready for occupancy shortly after the school term opens this fall. The money to build the school Is to be furnished from the state school fund and local tax fund. A new school building will soon be in course Of erection in Mitchells beat, four miles from Cottondale. One thou sand dollars has been raised in the community and the balance will come from the state school fund and local tax fund. The building will cost S4000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
OPP SOON TO HAVE
 TWO MODERN HOTELS
Ones Hostelry Nearing Completion
 And Another Starts Soon

OPP, Ala, July 7.-(Special Leased Wire.)- keep in step with other progressive activities of the town and to take care of the travelling public, Opp will soon have two modern hotels besides numerous other enter prises. Work is In full swing on the Donaldson Winston hotel, on Ada avenue. This is a two-story brick building of 35 yooms. 30 of these will be bedrooms, 14 with baths. On the first floor will be the lobby, which will be 30 by 36 feet. The dining room 20 by 46 feet, a barber shop, a sample room and kitchen. This hotel will have all modern conven- fences except the steam heat. MT. Donaldson states he expects to be open for business about September 1.
 Work will begin in about ten days on the Benton hotel, which is being designed by Weatherly Carter, archi- tect of Montgomery. This hotel will be located on Railroad avenue, just across from the Louisville and Nash vile station. It will be a two-story brick structure of colonial style, will have 40 rooms, 30 with private bath, and will be steamheated throughout. The first floor will have a 20 by 40- feet lobby, and a spacious dining room that will seat 100 guests. This hotel will be modern in every respect. Material is being laid and the owners expect to be open for business in three or four months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
MAY SEEK TO CHECK BOOZE PRESCRIPTIONS
Prohibition Question Likely To Be
 Brought To High Court

WASHINGTON, July With the smoke of the ship liquor battle clear ing away, there are growing indica- tions that the next feature of the prohibition law to be brought into the supreme court may be the limita- tion it places on the right of physi- clans to prescribe liquor for medi- ctnal purposes.
 A decision handed down yester- day by Judge Bourquin at Helena, Mont, is the second in recent weeks in which federal courts have held the physicians limitation section of the law unconstitutional. Judge Knox in New York made the same finding in a case brought as a test and. although department of justice officials have not yet taken an ap- peal to the highest court, there is evidence that the question is under serious consideration at the office of the Attorney General
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
SCHOOL OPENS AUGUST 20
DeKnlb County High Will Begin ses-
 sion Early This Year

FORT PAYNE, Ala, July 7.-(Spe- cial.)-The DeKalb County High school at this place will open it's coming session August 20. according to announcement by Charles l.. Mar tin, principal. While the opening date is the earliest in history, it is said that 1t was decided upon in order to secure an earlier closing, which will be of more benefit to students from the farms. strong faculty has been secured for the coming year, and the management of the school Is determined to make an even better record than last year, which was the most successful ses- sion in the history of the school
 The building will be completely overhauled before the opening date, some changes being necessary in the classroom partitions, and the walls will also be replastered. The new sewerage connections have all ready been made, and before fall the new heating plant will be installed, which will make the school building comfortable and convenient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
FORMER OPELIKAN
 GIVEN HIGH POST
James C. Taylor Chief Of Staff Oi
 Foreign War Veterans

FORMER OPEEiI1II-Io-o
 OPELIKA, Ala, July 7.-tSpecial Leased Wire). e).-James c. Taylor, for merly of Opelika, has been promoted to the position of national chief ot staff of Veterans of Foreign Wars or the United States. This position places tnim next in command to the comm ander in chief. MT. Taylor is son of Mrs. G. A. Taylor of this city. His present residence is Akron, Ohio, He has been commander or the Ohio department of veterans for the past two years. He will begin his new duties at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
B1sINEss WOMEN MEET

The Business Women's club held It's regular meeting at local tea room at noon Tuesday, with an en- joyable luncheon. Officers were elected for u term of thHe months as follows: Mrs. R. M. Shoot, presi- dent; Miss Clara Wlliett, secretary. Tho membership committee as ap= pointed Is composed of Miss Pearl Sparks and Mss Madry, Those on the entertainment committee are Miss Elizabeth Neal. Miss Grace Lewei- lyn and Mrs, Cleo Graves, Tha re- signation of Miss Louise Jones was accepted with much regret, as she has been such an efficient and pepu- lar member, She was unanimously elected to honorary membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
DEBATE IS STAGED

The Lafayette Literary society of the State Normal school met In reg ular session Saturday and after all business was disposed of. the re- mainder of the meeting was given over to a debate. The subject was: Resolved, The state of Alabama should abolish the convict lease sys- tenn" Those taking part in the debate were Messrs. Seager, Fitzhugh and billiard for the affirmative and Messrs. Sellers and Browder for the negative. Both sides presented splen- did arguments and only after a pro- longed discussion and careful consid- eration were the judges able to ar rive at a decision, which was finally given in favor of the negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
YOUTH IS KILLED BY
 FREIGHT AT CORDOVA
Tennessee Boy Crushed Under
 Wheels Of I. C. Train

CORDOWA, Ala, June 7.-(Special) Noble Hogue, aged 22, was almost in stantly killed by an Illinois Central freight train which he is said to have been seeking to board, at the depot here this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 Young Hogue's head was severed when he fell under the moving wheels of tn train, and he died before medical aid could be summoned
 Hogue had been working in Cor dova seven months, having come here from. his home at Leona. Tenn.
 The body is being held here pend ing word from relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
PUSHING SCHOOL WORK

Work on the new $30,000 school building is being rapidly pushed. MT. Winston states he is almost sure it will be completed by the beginning of next school term, which will be the first of September. Carpenters are busy laying the floors and doing in side work. Heating and plumbinb fix lures will be installed within the next few weeks. This building will have eight large class rooms. a spaci- ous library, superintendent's Office, several cloak rooms and an auditor ium with balcony to seat 1000 people. It Is said this auditorium is the larg- est in Covington county. It is under stood that this new building will be used altogether for high school work. while the old building, which is about 30 feet from the new one, will be used for the primary and grammar grades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
BAND GOES TO FLORIDA

The Boy Scout band of Opp left Tuesday for 15 days engagement at Valparaiso, Fla. This band was or ganized something like year ago by Capt. M. M. Cole and under his teaching and direction much good work has been accomplished. This band has had several out of town engagement It the closing of Starke's S school in Montgomery, the latter part of May; one for the Masonic celebra- tion in Florala June 24. They also furnished music for the Opp mer- chants trade day June 30. They have given several most enjoyable concerts Of Sunday afternoon at Della Park. There are 2S members in this band, the ages ranging from 10 to F years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
WOULD REMOVE WIRES.

Mayor W. A. Gunter, Jr., Saturday |nnounced that the city commission Iill give consideration next week to Tn ordinance which would require he placing under ground all elec- Fical equipment on Dexter avenue, |ommerce street and other streets in he business section. The decision to
 onslder the ordinance came after J.
 |. Barry, divisional manager of the ala abama Power company, had sub- nitted to a committee representing
 ivic clubs a plan for the removal of wires from the streets and the plac-
 ng of steel poles on or near the Fdewalks. MT Barry said the com |any desires to erect a white way In the main streets and suggested
 hat now is the time, as it proposes
 b expend a half million dollars in
 he improvement of it's service dur
 nE the next few months,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
TEACHERS TO CONYENE

July IS and 19 conference for teachers, who will conduct adult schools in the county, will be held at the court house under the direction of c. c. Shoots. adult school super visor, and T. W. Smith, superinten- dent Of education. Friday and Sat urday, July 20 and 21, community rallies will be held at all rural schools where 1t is possible with in spirational talks, at which teachers will organize the schools. The county health department, farm bureau and Kiwanis club have pledged to provide speakers for any of these rallies and give any other assistance toward their success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
TO VISIT GEORGIA.

Members of the Piedmont Peach growers Association and other inter ested will make a trip this week in autom mobiles to the famous Fort Val ley, Ga. section. The purpose of the trip Is to see and study the business at first-hand The party will be in charge of Victor T. Cherry, president of the association and G. c. Starcher, horticulturalist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
PERMITS ARE CANCELLED

The state security commission Sat urday granted the applications of two companies which wished to can eel permits received to sell stock in Alabama. One of these was the Sum ter Oil and Development company. which drilled what was hoped to be, but failed to develop into, an oil we'll at Coatopa, the other. Richard Car ter 6 Co.,, Inc, of Gulfport, Miss, manufacturing stoves and automob bile parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
MANAGER TRANSFERRED
J. R. killian Is Promoted To Post IT
 Massachusetts

FLORENCE. Ala. July 7.-(Spe- ciaL)-J. R. Killian, who has been manager of the Ashcraft Cotton mills for some time, has been transferred to the Beaver mills in North Adams, Mass. where he will assume the managership. The change is in the nature of a promotion, the Beaver mills being much larger than the local mills. MT. Killian will be sue ceeded by James Nippur of Lex ingtOn s. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
EXAMINATIONS TO BEGIN

The regular state teachers exam nations will be held in the base ment of the First Methodist church here beginning July 16 and continu- ing through July IS. Large num- bers of prospective applicants have been attending the various summer schools, and indications are that there will be more than the usual number of applicants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
WEATHER RECORD ISSUED

The Weather reCord Tor Troy Tor June. shows that June 21 was the warmest day when temperature of day of the month was June 30, when the thermometer dropped to 5S. The greatest range in temperature was on the 22nd when a variance of 27 degrees was registered. The total rainfall for the month was 3.5S, the greatest amount falling In 24 hours being .68 June 10. There were only four perfectly clear days in the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
BAR EXAMINATIONS
 TO BE HELD TUESDAY
25 Applicants Expected To Seek Admission Next Week

MONTGOMERY. Ala, July IT, Special Leased Wire. )-Seuri. examinations for admission to the state bar will held here Tuesday. Some 25 applicants are expected. Due to the converting of the legislature and the crowded con lition of the capitol the examination W'll be held in the court room of United States district court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
PICNIC DATE SET

The annual picnic at c. L. Nich- ols' farm near Geraldine on Sand mountain will be held on July 14. This is one of the biggest affairs held in the county and is attended by thousands of people every year. Congressman George Huddleston will be the speaker of the day, while other prominent speakers have also been engaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
EXPECT MANY APPLICANTS.

Equally as many applicants, both
 white and negroes, as in 1922 will
 .ake the 1923 state examinations for echool teachers to held here July
 6, r and IS, according to announce
 ment Saturday by T. l.. Head, assist ant county superintendent of educa-
 ton. Superintendent Head. assisted by Miss Cora Pearson, supervisor of elementary schools in Montgomery bounty. will have chaAe of the ex- Limitations. Examinations for white teachers will be held at the Clover .dale consolidated school and for ne- IEroes at the state nofmal school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
RECITAL IS PRESENTED

Large Audience Grets Program of
 Gcorginna ExprcsHion Teacher
 GEORGIANA, Ala. July T,-(spe- ciai Leased wire.)-Mlss Lonna Arant, expression teacher. FaVe n recital hero Thursday night, large approeiative audience greeted each number. Much talent was shown by all of those on tho program,
 Georglann is quito proud Of Misa Arant and her work. She IS na- two of tho city and haa won dia- tinetion nt homo and abroad,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
TO TEACH CANNING

Canning demonstration will be held in practically every community club in the county during July, ac- cording to an announcement by Miss Isadora Williams Saturday. There are 250 members in the girls can ming club alone and many are trying to obtain certificates for efficiency Tn their work. During the month Miss Williams expects to plan for community fairs and exhibits. higher education and club recreation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
RURAL CARRIERS MEET

The Rural Carriers association of Lauderdale county met in regular session during the past week. A business meeting and luncheon were combined at local cafe where about 20 carriers were present. including the post masters of Florence and Lexington. Delegates were selected to go to the state meeting in Mont gomery in Septembr. who are as fol- lows. Carey Potts, M. V. Freeman. w. F. Perkins, Elmer Hyde and o. V. Porter; alternates, R. T. Blackburn. Wayland Paddock, T. O, Rose, c. E. McMeans and Earl Springer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
CONVICTIONS REPORTED

News of four convictions for sein- ing in Madison reached Commits sioner of Conservation I. T. Quinn Saturday. Those convicted were Mark Hollinsworth. Earl Thomas, w L. Sanders and T. A. Boyle The of fense carries as a minimum penalty q fine of S5C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
BRIDGE BIDS SOUGHT

The county board of revenue, at its meeting Saturday morning, adver- tised for bids for the erection of three steel bridges, on the upper Co., lumbus road, North liver and the new Hadler road and over little Her rican creek on the Keenes Mill road. The cost of the three bridges will be about $10,000 and the steel from the old Northport bridge will be used. A number of small concrete bridges were ordered built at a cost of about $4000. New trucks were purchased for road construction work and the county in the next 12 months ex- poets to spend a large sum of money in improving it's thoroughfares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
CO CO ITO ATLANTA.

The Opelika Elks will be well rep resented at the big Elks' convention in Atlanta which will begin Monday. About 25 members from the local lodge will attend Walter A. Page, former exalted ruler and SOW din trict secretary, will be one of the aides to the grand squire in the big parade Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

HAVANA, Cuba, July 7.-Over 30 Russians. desirous of entering the United States. were sadly disap- pointed here when word was received from Key West that Russias quota of immigrants had been filled. All preparations had been made, even to purchase of transportation, Passage money was returned to the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
SHOOTING IS MYSTERY

Three Hot spriMssS Men Died. At
 Hands Of "Parties UnknownT I5.
 HOT SPRINGS. Ark, July 7;--rhat Albert E. Westever, Vandeti Q. Taylor and William MeKinihN Johnson, tho their death by gNnshet .woHndsr at the hands of parties uHknaWR was the verdiet returned by, .eereasplA jury at an inquest held today,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
TOMATO CHA1tpIox.

: MISS EIIzabetn Duncan, young daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Duncan, has proved to be a cham pion tomato grower. She has grown some unusually fine tomatoes in her garden at the Manse and has had on display 6 1-2 inches in circum- ference. The tomato Is perfectly de- veloped, of good red color and free from scars. She has many other to- matoes. as large, or larger. than the one on exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
OARpiEna nEoKaANtzn

The Rural Letter CaGriers aHaoeia- E ton was reerganixed Thursday. It is to bo called the Pine Belt asses elation, Officers Were elected as fel= lows, F, B, Skipper, presldehti h Sellers, vice president; J, N, Herbert secretary. l.. q, seiiers was elected delegate to the state asseelatieH, which is to meet in September,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

Commissions were issued by tho secretary ofo state, Saturday as fol- lows: E. L. Johnson. notary public
 Athens: c. Hnres notary puDlio, Rir- mingham; NJ Tsurdette Bates, mo- tary public EnHeN; Mrs, Martha J.
 Mayberry. just leo of the peace. dsre- cinct @ Wayofly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
rRuex AtMosT READY

Information has been received by the Civitan committee entrusted with the purchase of Fort Payne's new fire truck that the manufacturers will soon deliver it and that there will be no further delay in getting the machine shipped from the fac- tory. Labor conditions In the north are said to have delayed completion of the new truck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
TWO ARE IN RACE

D. Baty Robinson made his formal announcement today as candidate Tor reelection as chairman of the board of commissioners of Tusca- loosa. He has held the office nine years and was city clerk for 12 years. Bruce shelton has also announced for the same place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
WELFARE BonY ID Mrrr

A special meeting of the state child welfare commission will be held Monday at the call of Governor Brandon to consider plans for con ;emplated legis' s'ation tor the depart ment. It Is understood that an ap- propriation of s100.000 will be sought for the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
DELsGATEs ENTERTAINED.

Delegates to the annual conference of the county home and demonstra- tion agents which has been held at Auburn this week, together with the members of the Auburn extension service, were entertained at a bar becue and swimming party at Lake Condy, near Opelika Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
MAKES FINAL sBTTIEMENr

A. w. Walker, tax collector of Lawrence -county made-fmal settle ment with the state auditor today, and addedito;the testimony which up to the Sppesent has been unanimous to the effect that tax collections show decided improvement, f1e stated that the collections were much better than last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
PENSIONS BEING PAID.

Pensions for Confederate soldiers and their widows are being paid by Judge J. T. Key, judge of probate. In Pike county there are 163 pen sioners. 61 men in class A, who draw $37.50; 24 women in class 1, who draw $25; 53 women In class 2, who draw SEQ, and 25 women in class 8, who receive s16,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
LEGION DRIVE SUCCEEDS.

Results made public Saturday at |club rooms of Montgomery Post No. |2, American legion, show that since the membership campaign was in- by the local post, early |this week. 35 new mepbers have been
 secured. Legion officials are highly
 optimistic over the goal of local
 members for the local post being se-
 cured in the early future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
EYPERIs1ENTs FAIL

WASHINGTON. July 7.-taHReri- ments conducted by the fisheries bureau in an effort fe. extract iRsuiin' the preparation used in treating dia;. betes, frem the aiimeRtary eanais ef sharks were said hY bureau officials tadaF ts have tseR met very sas= cessfui."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
NoBLEMAN oHLoRoFoRMEn

ROME, July 7,-(By Asseeiatsa Press. )-FFinee Carol GlustihtAh' Bandini and his wife, Princess Marla, were ehlefermed during last night by tive servants in their palace, .whe stole jewels and money valued at 2000 900 lire.