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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-30
On FrideY miami a. luating e1

On Friday night graduating ex
ercises will be held in the school
auditorium. The address to the
graduating class will be made by
Rev. Il. D. Jonson, pastor of the
First Baptist Church Of Valdosta.
Love and let love" seems to
be the spring motto.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-30

ped to Atlanta and brought $3.50
per crate. DR.. W. H. Born, who is
the largest dewberry grower in the
world, expects to have shipments
ready in a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-30
CUTHBERT SCHOOLS TO
END SESSION FRIDAY

CUTHBERT, May 80. = The
commencement sermon will oe
preached at the Presbyterian
church this evening at o'clock.
by Rev. B. M. Shive, of Decatur
Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-30
INSLEY'S To MAKE
EXTENSIVE CHANGES
modeled-Half Price Sale as
Preliminary


Beginning Saturday, Ansley's
Twill inaugurate a clearance sale in
the LADIES' Ready-toWea de-
partment, due to the fact that the
entire second floor of the store
building is to be remodeled, and
it is in that section that the ready
to-wear department is located.
The goods must be moved, Mr..
Entire Second Floor to Be Re-
Ansley announces, so the work
men can have room to begin work.
This is an unusual time for the
beginning of a clearance sale such
las Ansley's is about to inaugurate,
and there, is not another such
stock Of Understandable in Sohtha
Georgia. according to Mr.. Ansley,
and it behooves all who are in
need, and even those who are not,
to avail themselves of this unus-
ual opportunity to secure ready
to-wear at half price.
During this sale special discounts
will also be offered on Mems
Silks and Wooden Dress
bds, and many other items in the
dry goods department. Read Ans
ley's all on page seven ~ in this
issue telling Of the great sale
Store will not open until $3.50 Sat
lday morning! n"F EH<1W 4.iE
.i8 wulfBJ (adv.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
Page Serued By Corps Of Correspondents Miles Special Alabama Ceners
Former Senator Euins Heads Democratic State Committee.

fer to have him than any other per son as the head of the party in Ala baIna during the administrations. The stage had been set for the election of Senator Evins. and on the vote to require the chairman to be mem Der of the new committee SenatQr Evins mustered 23 to II in opposition to the proposal. Only 35 of the 50 members attended the organization meeting of the new committee.
 Wants Second Primary
 George T. Bondurant of Bfrmlng- ham offered a resolution requesting the legislature to amend the election laws so as to prohibit second choice voting and to require a second pri- mary for the nomination of persons who do not receive majority in the first primary. After much discussion he amended his proposal so as to provide for the appointment of a sub committee of five which will suggest any changes it deems necessary in the election laws and will report to the full committee at another meet ing which will be held in Montgom- cry before the legislature adourns it's quadrennial session.
 Another resolution provided for the appointment of a subcommittee
 will draft new rules for the guidance of the state committee during the next four years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
LAWS PROPOSED ] TO GUT OUT SEVERAL
 JOBS AT CAPITAL
Abolition of County Tax Ad- justers Also Sought -Sena- tor Brewer Introduces
 Home Rule Bill
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery. AIn., Jan. l5

Introduction in the senate of bills proposing the abolition of the state board of control, state law enforce ment department and the county tax adjusters and the appointment of the rules committee in the house featured the third session of the legislature which was held Monday. The two houses were in session only few minutes when they adjourned in or der that their members might par ticipate in the inauguration of Gov ernor W. W. Brandon and Lieutenant Governor Charles S. Mcdowell.
 Senator A. A. Griffith of Cullam introduced the bills for the repeal of the board of control and county tax adjusters and state enforcement department. Senator Hutson of Nor gan also introduced a bill for the abolition of the law enforcement de- partment.
 Another bill offered by Senator Griffith proposed the repeal of that section of education laws which pro- vide an attendance officer for pub lie schools.
 Home Rule Bill Introduced
 Senator Walter s. Brewer of Jef- ferson introduced the so-called home rule bill which gives municipalities the right to regulate public utilities within their borders. Senator Brow CT also introduced three companion measures. changing the juvenile court system of Jefferson county in line with agreement reached among citizens of Birmingham and Jeffer- son county W
 The house was in session even a shorter time than the senate. Speak CT Merrill as the first act of the day announced the appointment of the following members of the rules committee, the most important com mittee of the house because 1t will govern the business of the house throughout the session. Speaker Mer- Till. ex-officio chairman; Alfred NJ. Tunstall of Hale; c. ". Ashcraft of Lauderdale; Jacob A. Walker of Lee; Charles B. Werner of Tuscaloosa. Fred Fite of Jefferson; Frank B. Embry of St. Clair; R. T. Goodwin and R. E.. Cunningham of Mobile.
 Get Kuby's Message
 Following the appointment of the committee, Speaker Merrill an nounced the appointment of John Mcleod of Dale as doorkeeper of the gallery.
 Each house received from Governor Kilby his message appealing for no change in the law requiring sheriffs to extend the full state appropria- ton in feeding prisoners. The mes sage was read in the senate. while the house ordered it printed for the information of it's members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
ONE FARMER DEAD AND
 TWO IN JAIL AFTER DISPUTE OVER LAND
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

ft.s
 In a three handed shooting affray. resulting from a quarrel over land in Maysville precinct. today. Henry Spence, a farmer, was shot to death and Glenn Lsawler and George Sp.lcee farmers ofNthe same neighborhood, are in Jail charged with his murder. The trouble Is said to have arisen over the sale of some land by Lawle- to Spence. Details of the tragedy have not reached here, and Lawler and Spelce, who came here later to- day and surrendered to the jaiier, re- fused to make a statement except that they acted in self defense. Spence is survived by his widow and three children.
 Lawier and Spelse were committed to jail on charges of murder and both have asked for an immediate prelimi- nary trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
BR0WER BILL SEEKSI
 STATE HOSPITAL. FOR TUBERCULOSIS CASES
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HEItALD


 Senator Brewer of Jefferson will introduce in the senate Tuesday q bill providing for the establishment of a state tuberculosis sanitarium and providing plans of appropriation of $200,000 for the construction of building. The supervision will be- under the state board of health.
 Tho bill also will provide for a tu berculosis bureau in the health de- pertinent.
 A special committee representing the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs will sponsor the measure, and will remain in Montgomery during the session of the legislature. This committee is composed of Mrs. H. Pearce, Mrs. J. F.. Frazier, Mrs. Chap pell Cory. Mrs. c. NJ. Williamson, Mrs. Charles Sharpe of Birmingham and Mrs. J. E. Jones and Mrs. John Tilley of Montgomery. Mrs. Pearce is president of the Anti-Tuberculosis association and chairman of the tuberculosis committee of the Ala bama Federation of Women's Clubs.
 Womens organizations throughout Alabama have indorsed the proposed legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
CONTRACT FOR PASSENGER
 STATION AT GREENVlLLE

GREENVILLE. Jan. 15.-(Special) Considerable building activity will be in progress in this city during the next three to four months. The con tract has been let by the Louisville and Nashville railroad company for the erection of new passenger station, The Louisville and Nashville railroad company will erect new viaduct over their tracks in the north yard at Ft Dale street. Dr. R. V. Speir will let a contract at once for the erec- tion of his $30.000 hospital and thero is much paving and storm sewers and eurbings being laid. and 1t is re- ported that Dr. L. V. Stabler wilt erect hospital on Oak street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
STATE ~s~,' eTREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

hOnlA e-4asays .ssd., ohh. Ao
 R. E. Evins of Greensboro. former member of the state senate was elected chairman of the state demo- cratic executive committee when the new committee was inducted into of flee Monday afternoon. He was de clared chairman by exclamation fol- lowing the withdrawal of J. C. Mil ner of Vernon, who requested that his name be not considered.
 Hugh White of Gadsden, who has served several months as assistant secretary. was named secretary of the committee without opposition.
 Webb Loses Out
 Friends of James H. Webb of Mo bile, chairman of the old committee, had urged the new committee 70 elect him for another term contend- ing that his service for the demo- cratic party during the past year en- titled him to further recognition. But on test vote the committee decided that the chairman should come from within the ranks. MT. Webb is not member of the new committee and could not be considered for the office under the decision.
 Senator Evins was urged for chair man by close friends of Governor Brandon, who insisted he would pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
TUSCALOOSA TURNS OUT THR0NG FOR INAUGURAL PARADE.
Texas Mule Which Brandon Drove to Street Car Years Ago Saw Master"
 lnaugurated
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD I Tnscalnnsa. Ala Jan Ih

Tuscaloosa was largely represent ed at the inauguration of Governor Brandon in Montgomery today. The governors special, consisting of two sections, left here this morning at O clock with approximately 800 peo- pie on board, while others boarded the train at points between here and the capital city. Quite number went through the country in automo- piles. The two long trains were elaborately decorated. The Warrior guards. the governors own" the municipal band and the university band went with the local delegation.
 Kate, the little Texas mule, now 47 years old, which was driven by the new governor when he pulled the reigns on the street cars here many years ago, was taken along. ne is the only survivor of five other little mules which wore bells when the car went up and down University avenue, and was carried in the bag gage car to take part in the parade of the Tuscaloosians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
FRATERNITY PRESENTS
 EMBLEM TO BRANDON
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD


 When Governor Brandon took the oath Monday he wore handsome diamond emblem of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon, his college fraternity. It was presented to him a few moments before the inauguration by a delega- tion of members 0: Ine fraternity, headed by Lauren Forman of Atlanta, eminent supreme deputy arcnon and a member of the supreme council.
 Mir. Forman came to Montgomery for the special purpose of making the presentation, which took place at the home of Archie L. Tyson, the governors secretary and son-in-law. About 30 members of the fraternity attended the ceremony. The chapters at the universitv Aunnrn and Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
ALABAMA DEATHS
MORRIS GRIssoM

ALBANY, Ala, Jan. 15.-(Special) Dead on the day after he was to have been married, the body of Morris Grissom was taken to Culleoka, Tenn, this morning for interment, accompanied by number of friends and relatives. Mir. Grisscm, who had been employed as fireman on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. had been i'll two weeks suffering from influenza and pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
LEGION PLANS DRIVE.

The Tuscaloosa post of the Ameri- can Legion is planning its member ship drive which it is hoped will add large number of new members to the organization. The drive will be in conjunction with the statewide drive to begin January 19 and extend for 10 days. Adrian Vandegraff has been made chairman of the local membership campaign committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
MRS. ". A. KELLETT

GADSDEN, Ala, Jan. 15.-tSpe- cial)-Mrs. w. A. Kellett, 39, wife of a well-known citizen Of Gadsden, died at her home on Walnut street Sunday night following surgical operation. She had been sick for long time and her death was not wholly unexpected. The funeral was held at 3:S0 o'clock Monday after noon and the burial was at Forrest cemetery. She is survived by her hus- band and che son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
NEW FILLING STATION

Dirt has been broken for the erec- ton of, the handsome new Gulf fill ing station on Broad street and Twentieth avenue; the cost of this structure will aggregate s17,000. It is to be three-pump station con structed of brick and concrete with all modern equipment and will proba- bly, be completed within the next 30 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
FTRE IN MERIDIAN

MERIDIAN, Miss, JanA 1S.-Fire late last night practically de- stroyed the home of Donald Helm and the combination dwelling and store of B. c. Irby in different parts of the city, the alarms coming close together. resulted in loss that Is estimated at about s10.000. The or igin of either fire was unknown. The loss is thought to have been covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
JUDGE DECIDES POINT AS TO HOUR WHEN NEW
 OFFICERS BEGIN WORK
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD !
Albany-Decatur. Ala. Jan. 15


 Friendly controversy over the exact time that newly elected county of- ficals actually go into office was settled Monday By decision of Judge o. Kyle holding that county officials should take over the duties of their offices on Monday just before mid night.
 He cited decision of the supreme court for his position. Sheriff J. E. May today waited on the session of the circuit court and Tuesday C. F.. Poole. who was elected as his sue cessor, will occupy similar capacity. The court house has been interested recently in the controversy over whether the officials should be in- >,cted into office on the second Mon .., - after the first Tuesday or the second Tuesday after the first Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
CELEBRATE LEES BIRTHDAY

Jacksons and Lees birthdays VIII be celebrated jointly under the direc- tion of the Gen. John H. Forney Chapter, U. D. C., Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the High School audi torium with the public and state nor nal schools taking part. A short ad dress will be made by Sam Pelham, nephew of the gallant Maj. John Pel- ham, principal or the high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
GARRISON Is soLICITOR

Edgar L. Clarkson entered upon his new term as solicitor of this judicial circuit today, having been reelected at the last election. Dr. J. H. Pat ton of Northport and Mrs. Annie H. Townsend of Tuscaloosa were in- stalled today as the new members of the board of education. There are five members of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
M,poMELI.- TO VISIT

The bishop coadjutor of Alabama, Rt Rev. William G. Mcdowell of Birmingham, will hold confirmation services at St. Lukes Episcopal church February 12. This Is his first visit to this parish as bishop but he has been here once before, when rector at Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
IN MONTGOMERY

Mir. and Mrs. James Fitts Alston, with their sons, James and Robert. left Sunday for Montgomery. Mrs. Alston will share the honors of many social affairs during the week with Ter mother, Mrs. W. W. Brandon, and her sister, Mrs. Tyson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
ONLY NINE PRISONERS

There are nine prisoners in the county jail charged with various of lenses and it is an unusually small number. Four years ago at this time there was only one prisoner in the jail and later he was hanged on murder, charge and for a short while afterwards the then Sheriff Hughes was without a prisoner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
TO BUILD HOMES

Mrs. F. NJ. Herman will soon have. in course of erection five new houses here which will cost approximately s15,000. Four of the houses are to be built in West End and the other in PinehurSt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
NEW SHERIFF IN OFFICE

The sheriffs office was taken over today by w. c. Kyle who succeeds P. D. Hughes. He has appointed as his deputies Robert Cornell, J. H. Payne. Foster King, Grover c. Herren and W. T. Huff. W. J. Squires will act IS jailer and will also wait on the courts when in session. MT. Kyle is making his appointments for depu- ties who will serve in various dis
 tricts in the county. The first day of the new routine was very quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
PASTOR RESIGNS

2 Rev. R. F. Stuckey for the past eight years pastor of the First Bap- tist church. Sunday submitted his resignation to the congregation to accept a call to the First Baptist church of West Blocton. The con gregation will act on the resignation next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
LEGION PLANS MINSTREL

A minstrel is being planned by members of the Morgan county post of the American legion. A commit tee has been named to handle the details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
ENFoRCE TRAFFIC LAW

In the drive to enforce the traffic law in Albany police announced to- day that IA warrants were issued Monday charging violation of the ordinance, in addition to the II de- fendants arraigned on similar charges in police court this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
ningham- -Sonthern were

mingham- Southern were represented
 Governor Brandon will make pilgrimage to Atlanta in June for the purpose of presenting a similar em- blem to Clifford NJ. Walker when he is inaugurated governor of Georgia. Governor Brandon was a member of the fraternity at the university where it was founded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
JASPER RYNIM

GADSDEN, Ala, Jan. 15-(Spe- 'cial.}-Jasper Bynum died at his home at Oneonta Sunday according to news received here. The funeral was held Monday and burial was in the family burying ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
ro CoLLECr TAxEs

c. Worth Whitesides. tax collec- tor of Calhoun county, from Annis- ton. has arranged with A. J. Johnson of this city to collect poll taxes due LID to February 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
BILBRo REAPPoINTE0

Judge James A. Blbro. one of the best known lawyers and jurists of the state, was today reapponted clerk and register of the equity di- vision of the Etowah county cir cult court. Oscar Mccain was ap- pointed register and clerk for the northern division of St. Clair circuit court as Ashville No clerk has been named for the Pe1l City division in St Clair nor for Blount county The appointments were made by Circuit Judges Martin and Steele Judge Bill bro did not know that his term had expired and was surprised when he was handed his commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
OFFICERS ELECTED BY BANK OF: JACKSONVILLE

JACKSONVILLE. Ala. Jan, 15.-- Special )--At an annual meeting of the stockholders of the First Ma tiGnal bank of this city. the follow ing named directors were elected for the ensuing year. Arthur Vel born of Anniston, pr. C. W, Daugette, Walter Dean, c. A. Whitemore and E. L. Bentley. They selected the fol- lowing named officials, who held the same positions last year: President, Arthur Welborn; vice president. c. w. Daugette; cashier r. L. Bentley, teller. Tommie Harrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
INSTALL PYTHIAN LODGE

With IS old members and 17 new ones the Knight of Pythias lodge will be installed at F't. Payne Tues day night. January IS. r. Murray Dix, grand chancellor of Alabama, Sam Rogers special deputy grand chancellor, and Joe Stanley King, district deputy grand chancellor, will be amonk distinguished visitors. The degree work will be put on by King teams from Gadsden and Attalla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
pRAIsEs nAKMAN SCHOOL.
pnIIcEMAN SHOT.

Robert Reed, Townley policeman, was attacked by three men at that place Sunday night. He was struck on the head with bottle and shot through the left arm just above the wrist. Three shots were fired at him, 1t is said. Reed fired several shots at his assailants as they ran away. Some think the policeman was a victim of conspiracy and that the row, among the men who assaulted him. was a fake one. Reed has served as policeman in CordoYa. Jas per and Townley. While On the po lice force at Cordova in 1922 Reed shot down two men one night, one of the men, named Cunningham, was killed instantly. and the other, Os- car Miller. recovered in a Birming ham hospital. Reed claims that Cum ningham and Miller attacked him, when he shot them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
HURT IN WRECK.

Frank Osborne, who was hurt about the head and neck in an au- tomobile accident on the brick pike between Anniston and Camp McClel- Ian during a heavy rain, was suffer- ing severely Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
BUILDING BUNGALOWS

The eour new bungalows being erected by John Wood on Spring street, are nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
MAYOR ILL

Mayor W. l.. Mccormick of this city, who had a stroke Of paralysis recently, is no better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
APPOINTED OFFICERS.

J. D. Simmons, who served for four years as county jailer under the ad- ministration of former Sheriff A. H. Borders, Monday entered upon the performance of his duties as con- stable for beat No. 15, this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
SOAP COMPANY ELECTS.

Carter D. Poland has been re- elected as president of the Poland Soap company of this city. Dr. w M. Saulter has been returned to the position as vice president, and o. L.. Williams has been reelected as sec- retary-treasurer. The stockholders held the annual meeting Monday and reelected the officers for tho year The three officers named and Fred Bell and C. B. Freel are the directors in the soap manufacturing concern. The stockholders declared dividend of 8 per cent at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
STEELE IS PRESIDING JUDGE

At conference between Judge Martin and Judge Steele Monday morning 1t was decided that the latter should continue as presiding judge of the Sixteenth judicial circuit. This agreement will relieve the chief jus tlce of the state supreme court of the necessity of naming a presiding of- ficer for the circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
H|GH WATER RATE AROUSES IRE OF JASPER CITIZENS
Mayor and Aldermen May Seek to Enjoin Company From Collecting More
 Than Regular Amount
JASPER BUREAU I THE AGE-HERALD ! Jasper. Ala. Jan. Is ]

At a meeting fthe city council to be held Monday evening the mayor and board of aldermen of Jas per will take steps, it is said. to en- join the Alabama Water company from collecting from Jasper patrons the new water rate to be put into effect by the company the first of the year. The board will also at tempt to enjofn the water company, it is said, from cutting off the water supply of patrons who offer to pay the old rate but decline to pay the new minimum rate of $4 per quarter The company has served notice that those who fail to pay by January IT will but cut off. Some of the pa= irons are paying the new rate, but majority of them have declined to pay it.
 PRAISES OAKMAN SCHOOL.
 J. S. Watts, of Oakman, in Jasper Monday, stated that Oakman has the best school this year in the his- tory of the town. The Oakman pub lie school has an enrolment of 337 pupils and the school trustees re- gently employed teachers with nec- e sary degree to qualify the school as one of the accredited schools of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16

Doyle, 13 years old son of Bud Thomas. accidently shot two fingers rom his right hand while hunting in owl Valley Saturday afternoon It is said he was standing on stump when the shot gun slipped from his hands. He caught the muzzle just as the hammer hit the stump causing the weapon to be discharged The third and fourth fingers and pant Of the hand were shot away.