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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
GETsINGER COMING

Anniston men are looking forward with much interest to the visit of B. c. Getsinger, manager for the de- partment of commerce, with head quarters in Atlanta. Mir. Getsinger announced in a letter to L. c. Wat son that he will be in his office at 16 o'clock Monday morning for the purpose of conferring with business men on subjects of interest to them. MT. Getsinger will spend the day in Anniston and will go to Birmingham, where a series of important confer enceS have been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
NEW WArER RATE

The Alabama public service com ,.,, l'aLe,1,,ie of water rates to be charged seAf st fRnsselIviue by the Union Water company It was stated that the the ps,,.s were agreed upon in the con con
 which the city of RussellVi.lIe II. 5.
 sferred it's water works to the t |, Water company, to be appllea
 t,arilv until otherwise ordered FE First i' 10000 gallons per month is DO cents per 1000 gallons and for a'. ene second 10000 gallons, 40 cents per per GOO gallons, with minimum enats e {, of SPA per year year Tor o1,y @ sgd s [iNn minimum ohor~es of S36 a year for A linen ,nsteT u,.a, and s4s for a 1-inch meter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
tNspECTING SCOUTS

E. R. Sapp, scout executive or the Rlack Warrior district council Is in Walker county inspecting the va rious Boy Scout organizations of this county. MT. Sapp expresses himself as being well pleased with the growth of. the Boy Scout movement in Walker county. There are now 465 registered scouts in the county Mr Sapp says, and 90 more newly or ganized members ready for registra- ton, giving the county 555 scouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
COURT ATTACHES MARRY
D. NJ. Aidridge And Miss Eunice
 Ensey Married

Friends in the court house Wednesday were extending congrat- ulations and best wishes to Dickson McLendon Aldridge of the tax as sessor's office and Miss Eunice En- sey of the probate court staff, who were married late Wednesday after noon at the home of the brides uncle, l. R. Ensey, 146 Fifty-first street. north. Both bride and groom have been employed by the county for about four years.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. w. l.. Faust, pastor of the East Lake Methodist church. Attendants included Miss Thelma Ensey, sister of the bride; Miss Lillian Beatty and Boss Mcdonald, best man. Mr. Ald- ridge and his bride left immediately for Chattanooga, Tenn. where they will spend their honeYmoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
MARY LEE COMING FARMING SECTION
Planters Declared To Be Among Most Prosperous
 In Walker County
JASPER BUREAU ! THE AGF-BER ALD {

Mary Lee, a rich farming commu- nifty in the extreme northern part of Walker county, is the richest com munity in this section of Alabama. Practically every farmer in this com munity owns his farm. Therefore, he has built up his land to the highest point by having covered crops the year round, and, too, by terracing it.. Mary Lee is one mile from the Wins ton county line and one mile from the Sipsey river. The best farms are
 to be found in the river valley. This community Is 12 miles from a rail- road and 12 miles from Jasper. but 1t has two community stores. Trucks run from Mary Lee to Jasper every day, bringing the country produce here to be sold or shipped to other markets. The products mostly are cream, butter, eggs, potatoes, chick ems and all kinds of vegetables. The Curry Consolidated High school is two miles from this community. The school trucks carry the pupils to and from their homes every day. This school was tho first consolidated school in north Alabama. The com munity has three churches, with re- ligious service every Sunday. One Lee to prosper is the Jasper-to Mary Lee highway, which is nearing com pletion. The conditions of this road in the past has been great draw back to Mary Lee. The Mary Lee Strawberry association is another or ganization that is attracting consid- erable attention in this county. The association will furnish every town in Walker county next year with berries and ship some to other mar kets. A. statement was made here this week that in three years more this association will be able to fur nisa several other cities in the state besides the Walker county town. The farmers are also organized In selling their produce. There are three or four farmers at Mary Lee, who pro- duce 1,500 bushels of corn every year, besides other crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
CLASSES JOIN HANDS
SuIIixent DeIeg ation Attends Sunday
 School At Crews

SUILIGENT. Ala, NOV: 2S.-Ispe- ciaDEThe Mems Bible class of the Baptist church, with Mrs. M. L. Buckley and Mrs. Leon Buckley mo tored over to Crews Sunday atter- noon. worshipping with the sunoaS school there. After the service Prol, n w Newsom and s. G. Johnson made short talks. The Crews class is conducted by Mrs. Tide Crews, the mother of ten children. She is su- perintendent and teaches the Jthlor class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
DR. LESTER SpEAKss

An address by Dr. James Lester of Birmingham on "Insulin' featured the meeting of the Morgan County Medical society held in the county health unit department Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was pre- sided over by Dr. John c. Bragg, president of the society. Wednesday night the physicians will attend a banquet at tho. Tokio tea room on Banks street, wien Dr. c. S. Chenault is to act as toastmaster. Dr. Frank c. Petty, popular physician of this section of the state. with number of other southern physicians. is in New Orleans at Tulane university, taking a course in the use of in sulin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
BOOST COTTON MILL
Popular Subscriptions Being Made
 For Andalusia Textile Plant

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Nov. 2S.-(Spe- al.)-More than a score of Anda- lusia women have become subscrib- CTS to and boosters" of the cotton mill project for Andalusia, which is gaining new impetus daily as mem oers of the various teams composed of committeeman make the daily canVasseS it was announced today by o. l.. Benson, chairman of the committee.
 It was also learned that in the personnel of subscribers, a great many store and office clerks, and other salaried men have subscribed liberallY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
May Be Dautremonts

TUSCALOOSA. Ala. Nov. B. Three men, believed to be the Dau- fremont. brothers, wanted in connec- tion with the hold-up of Southern Pacific passenger train and for whom a reward of s14,400 has been offered, were seen in Tuscaloosa yes terday but left before officers could question them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
TO AID HOSPITAL

Former Governor Charles Tender son was elected chairman of the executive committee of the campaign to raise money for the Masonic hos pital. Lawrence E. Gellerstedt was named assistant chairman. The drive will be held December IT to 23. The plans are to organize a citizens club consisting of 80 members to be divid- ed into groups for raising the funds by competitive plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
NEW HOME COMPLETED

A new residence belng efecteu on Second avenue, north, by J. E. Ross Is practically completed ana MT. Ross's family expect to move into their new home the latter part of the week. The new home is Groom bungalow, was built on the only va cant lot left on the west side Of Sec ond avenue beween Fourteenth ana Fifteenth streets and IS located on +be hlocl adjoining the grammar snboo1 nronertv on the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
aDEsERTERo PUNISHED

Newt Logan until recently an ac- tive member of the Anniston Bach elor club was punished in many ways at the monthly meeting of the club at the Calhoun hotel on Tuesday evening. The session being presided over by President E. D. Banks. Judge J. P. Holman, Jr., Charles Barker, Joe Willis, Jr., ohm Orr, Barker, Joe Willis, Jr. John Orr. Dr. Wilke and many others were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
taz1m GErs INSIGNIA

Samples of the new insignia of the 167th infantry. Alabama National Guard. were received Wednesday at the office of the adjutant general. These are metal badges, artistic in design and symbolic of the great N or> done over the seas by the 167th infantry, the old Fourth Alabama"
 The badges have on them five flcurs de lis on d rainbow, signify ing the five major engagements that the 167th infantry, Rainbow division, participated in on French soil. In q corner is a red cross. typifying the 161th infantry's outstanding battle at the Croix Rouge farm July 26, J91S. Motto on the badge is Sigma inferimus" latin words signifying, 1Ve shall attack"
 An officer of the regiment is en- titled to wear one of these in signal of each shoulder and one on his hat. Enlisted men will wear two on the collar4and one on the hat. Each or ganization of-the regiment will sup ply it's own nsignia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
REWARD IS OFFERED

MONTGOMERY, Ala, NOV. M Special )-Gov. W. W. Brandon upon being notified today of the robbery of the Bank of Cuba offered a re- ward of S20O each for the capture of the unknown bandits who committed the robbery. News of the footing of the bank was received by the gov ernor in a telegram from T. P. Mo Gowen and Julian Ennis, the mes sage stating that the loss was ec n0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
NEW SCHOOL STARTED

Work was started this week on the new high school building at Fall City, which will be modelled after the Curry High school on Jasper, Route No. 4. Citizens of Fall City community will raise the sum of S4,600 by popular subscription for the new building and the balance of the money will be furnished by the state and Winston county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
IAMENT sTUDENT,s DEATH

Impressive memorial exercises for Charles $. Smith, Auburn senior, who died here two weeks ago, were held in the Auburn Methodist church Sun day evening. Prof. B. L. Shi, the teacher of the Forum Bible class ot which the deceased was a member, presided. Rev. Norman McCleod read Scripture. Among the speakers who paid tribute to the character and ex- emplary life of Mir. Smith were Irving Patrick, editor of the Plainsman, the student weekly: D. NJ Chambers, F. S. Timberlake, Dr. Spright Dowell, Rev. Milligan Ernest. Resolutions were presented by Shelby Patton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
BALL FOR TRAlNMEN

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Rainbow Lodge No. 7l, will hold their second annual Thanksgiving ball, to 12 o'clock, Thursday night at Moose hall, 206h Twentieth street, north. Special mu- sic and prize waltzes will feature the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
MOBILIAN DIES

Charles Edward Harrison, a na- tive of Clinton, Ala, well-known Mobilian, member of the firm of Me- Milan & Harrison. died here We'd nesday after long illness. Deceased is survived by two brothers, Thad Harrison of Mobile. and Dr. J. B. Harrison of Westfield, N. J.; two sis ters, Mrs. A. H. Andrews and Mrs. E. c. Fowlkes of Mobile; several nieces and nephews and other rela- lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
PRISONERS PARoLED

Six prisoners, two or them nle- term men, were given their liberty when on Thanksgiving Eve, Cover nor Brandon signed the orders that naroled four and pardoned one. All hert Lacy, a negro who has been a trusty around the capitol for some time. and who is liked as faithful servitor by the state house attaches, was granted a parole. He was con- ylcted in Jefferson county october 2, 1e06. on a charge of murder and given a life sentence.
 Full pardon, with restoration of civil and political rights, was given sam Byrum, convicted in Jefferson county, February 23, 1913. of murder and sentenced to lS years imprison-
 Paroles were granted to James Lu- ther Orr, convicted in Jefferson county September 23, 1922, for buy ing. receiving and coneealing stolen nroperty, and given sentence of three to five years; to Robert Will son. convicted in Lowndes county, lime IS, 1902, of murder and given a fife sentence, and to Reed Walton, convicted in Tallapoosa county, Oc- tober 5, 1915, of murder and sen- fenced to 12 years and months ,mprisonment, and Charles Carrol, sentenced from Calhoun county No vember IT, 1922, for obtaining prop erty under false pretense, and given a sentence of IS to Is months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
COURT TO KEEP UP

The supreme court and the court of appeals will, on Thanksgiving Day, conduct business IS usual, while other parts of the states machinery remain stationary during the holi- day. An unusually heavy docket IS hefore the high courts during the Thanksgiving season, being cases from the sixth division that contains the populous and wealthy county of JefferSOn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
HELP FOR THE NEEDY

Result of the efforts of the Be- nevolent society, which organization maintains two depots, one on Bank street and other on Second avenue Thanksgiving Day eve for the pur- pose of receiving donations for the needy, were reported as being very encouraging by Mrs. Isaac Sheer, president of the society, and by Mrs John B. Wyker. The collections in most of the churches of Thanksgiv- ing Day will be turned over to this society for distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29

nave perhaps imag- tned. A n eminent physician, expert in t h 1 s science, has shown the way. It was he who first pro- d uce q the great r e m @ dy, Mothers Friend" Mrs. c. J. Hartman, Scranton, Pa, says:
 With my first two children I had a doc tor and a nurse and then they had to use Instruments, but with my last two children I used Mothers Friend and had only a nurse; we had no time to get a doctor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
ENGINEERs MEET

Prof. w. W. Hill of the engineer ing department was the chief speak CT at the meeting of the Auburn branch of the American Institute ot Electrical Engineers. More than 50 members were present. The local as- sociation Is doing some excellent work under the leadership of Charles Dickinson, chairman. and J. w.. Bates, secretary y-treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
HAWKINS TRANSFERRED

Frank IT 1Hawkfns, 8lb SoutH Twentieth street, was transferred to the county jail Wednesday afternoon where he is being held on three counts, charging forgery. Hawkins was arrested Monday by Police Off, ficer w. H. Propst. Bond was set at $500, which he has not made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29

because 1 wasn't very sick-only about CTS Friend" as our mothers and grandmothers did. Don't wait, start today, and meanwhile write to Brad field Regulator Co, BATS, Atlanta. Ga, for a free illustrated book con taining information every expectant mother should have. "Mother's Friend" is sold by all drug stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
DOCS HEAD SENT IN

\ dog.s head was received Wednes- Gay al the State Pasteur institute from I)r. J. Scott of Union Springs, V ho gave the information that the dog had bitten child before being Killed. He also requested that the institute send treatment should the head be found to be positive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
CAME LAW VIOLATIONS

Announcement was made touag from the office of State Game ana 11ish Commissioner ]. T. quinn or tlle Following convictions for violation o1 a'o,Se laws: Jasper Howard. Arch '71Trieat and A. Nj. Rowen of choctaw W, roantv. Arthur Knight and sam Knighton, Walter county; Eliot t at+ terson. Leonard Freaklln Ma,e tlo Young and Will Hollis, CovingS,toil 4S,t' county; J. A. Driscou ana IT, 1,r;,,s ne natricl5 St. Claire county; Hal Wins- ton' % Colbert county; Bob sommerVille, Ca1bo,tp county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
TO ELECT OFFICERS
birmingham Camp Spanish War Vets
 Expect Spirited Affair

Birmingham camp No. l, United Spanish War Veterans, will hold their annual election of officers Sum day The election promises to be one of the most spirited yet held. and a full attendance of members is re- ouested John A. Holmes, Jr., is adjutant of the camp, and in charge of the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
JUDGES TAKE REST
Law ViolatOrs Not To Face Court On
 Manufacturing Day

"No police court Thursday" was the announcement by Judge Martin Wednesday. Judge Burns will also take rest from the usual night court and all cases will be carried over until Friday.
 It is rumored that both judges have designs on some unfortunate turkey gobbler that has run afoul on the ax. Friday Is expected to bring an unusually heavy dock with number of cases being car ried over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
HONOR BOARDING STUDENTS

Given in their honor upon the eve of their leaving for their respective homes Thursday, splendid turkey and oyster supper was given to the high school boarding students last evening at the Crenshaw Elite cafe. About 40 plates were set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
NOTED KILLING CASE ENDS

A noted murder case was termi- mated in the circuit court here Wednesday, when a jury. after being out IS hours, cleared Harry Bolton of a charge of murder that had been hanging over him since the spring of 1921, when he was at first tried and convicted for the murder of Dennis Cheatham and sentenced to life imprisonment. But the state su- prcme count reversed certain deci- sions of the first trial judge as to the admission of certain evidence, att torneys state, and the case was or dered tried again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
TO VISIT oRPHANAGE

The Troy Rotary club decided at their meeting Tuesday night that the next meeting would be held at the State Baptist Orphanage home, Tues- day night, December 4. The program will be in charge of Dr. J. O. Colley, superintendent of the orphanage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
CIyE SONG RECITAL

The piano and song recital given at the high school auditorium last night by the students of the music department was well taken by large and appreciative audience of music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
THANKsGIyING sERyrcr

Following a time-honored custom in this community on Thanksgiving Day many of the churches will unite their congrega tions Thursday morn
 ing at 10:30 o'clock for union Thanksgiving services. At least three such union services will be held in Decatur, one at the First Presbyterian church, one at the Southside Baptist church and third at the Central Baptist church. A large chorus choir made up of many of the community singers directed by D. c. Pickens is expected to fur nish music at the Central Baptist church service. Special music has also been planned for the other spe- cial service. Rev. A. N. Penland will preach the sermon Wednesday eve ming at the Southside Baptist church; Dr. W. P. Reaves will preach the sermon at the Central Baptist church and pr. c. D. Davison will preach the sermon at the First Pres byterian church. The first religious service of Thanksgiving Day will be the sunrise prayer meeting conducted by Rev. S. P. Monroe, pastor of the First Baptist church of Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
,,xxHrAD HOME IMPROVED

Work on the Bankhead home, which is being remodeled. IS progreSsiils : n,a of inc handsomest bungalows on Vernon street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
GETS ELECTRICAL GIFT

R. H. Witherspoon, Auburn grad uate in electrical engineering, and now district manager of the Ma tional Metal Molding company, with headquarters in Atlanta, presented to the electrical engineering depart ment at Auburn 8 handsome display board in which is mounted the vari- oLs electrical devices manufactured by his company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
GIRLS SCHOOL MAY SOON BE ENLARGED ]
New School Already Crowded And Temporary Quarters
 Will Be Provided
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE HERALD Montgo1,erv An Nov. 29

Crowded conditions at the Girls Industrial school at Birmingham will be temporarily relieved in the near future, 1t was indicated Wednesday by Gov. W. W. Brandon. It was stated by the governor that L. A. Boyd, chairman of the state board of administration. and pr. Glenn An drews, state prison inspector, had re- gently been at work in Birmingham on plans looking to this end.
 Temporary quarters for the in- creasing activities of the school will probably be provided and to this end certain buildings may be moved to school property as an emergerfcy measure. No funds were at present available for permanent enlargement of the schools facilities, it was stated by the governor, adequate appropriation for this purpose not having been made by the legislature. The state board of administration was, however, endeavoring to find some funds out of the resources at it's command that could be utilized for temporary Improvements.
 DRY AGENTS BUSY
 Recent activities of the state law enforcement squad were reported Wednesday at headquarters as fol- lows: Three men, Tony Evans, James Evans and Es~~ c. Morrison, were arrested in Barbour county on charges of distilling, by law enforce ment officers who were aided in their activities by federal agents. In addition a 40-gallon still was seized, 30 gallons of beer and four gallons of whisky.
 In Tuscaloosa county, three stills of 100, 300, $50 gallons capacity were seized, with $500 gallons of beer, 61 gallons of whisky; one man was ar rested. Federal officers aided the enforcement men.
 In Shelby county, four stills were seized. two of 200 gallons capacity one of $50 gallons capacity, one of 15o gallons capacity.
 Tine state officers, aided by federal agents, also captured 3,600 gallons of beer. In another raid, the enforce ment men were aided by the sheriII forces of Shelby county and captured a 300- gallon still 300 gallons of beer. 20 gallons of whisky and arrested two men.
 In Cleburne county. the enforce ment men, aided by federal officers and sheriff, captured 300 gallons of beer and a 35gallon still.
 Working with the sheriff, the en- forcement men captured a 50gallon still in Franklin county and 500 gal Ions of beer. In another raid in this county, also aided by the sheriff. they captured a 20o-gallon still and $50 gallons of beer and arrested one man.
 Aided by Birmingham city officers, the enforcement men captured 30 gallon still in Jefferson county, $50 gallons of beer and 232 gallons or whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
nncrsrnARs APPOINTED

Announcement was made today ol the appointment of the board of reg istrars of Wilcox county, as FOLLOWS Spratt Capell, Camden, chalri4an 1sa II : John Dale Bonner, Oak Hill' and Dan Gullett Cook, Camden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
srBERr APPOINTMENT pLEAsEs

The appointment of General Sibert as president of the Alabama docks commission was first suggested by the Annlston Star and the announce ment of his appointment was re- ceived in Anniston with cordial in terest by many Anniston people who have served with the distinguished officer. General Sibert Is recognized as a leader not only in his home state but Is considered to be the logical man to the place for which he has been appointed He is close friend of Gen. John H. Pershing and served with him during the World war. Or egnizlng a number of divisions for the struggle overseas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
FALLS THROUGH sKyIIcur

Elmo Taylor, nine-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Taylor of Decatur, who is in the Benevolent hospital, suffering from a broken arm and a fractured skull are to the effect that the child is expected to recover. On Tuesday he fell through a skylight opening in the Turney building at Hartselle, which is now under con struction. The father, J. c. Taylor, is workman of the building and His little son was with him on the top of the roof of the building at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
BISHOP AT SIT. MARYs

Morning prayer will be conducted at 10 o'clock Thanksgiving morning by Bishop Mcdowell at St. Marys- On The Hi ghland. Episcopal church.