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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20

ct al. vs. James Barter, Jr, pro ami, Mobile circuit court; reversed and re- manded.
 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad d company vs. Jack kimball; Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded. James c. Davis, director geneI al of railroad, yN. F. H. Dunlap, JeffA- son circuit court: affirmed. H. G. Fulton ct al vs. c. L. Watts; Clay circuit court; affirmed. w. A. Sewell vs. Farmers and Mer- chants bank, Cherokee circuit court; affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part Mcclellan, J.-Conecuh Naval stores company vs. George w Castil- 10, Monroe circuit court; affirmed. of Mobile, Sumter circuit court; af- firmed
 M. R. Smith vs. A. NJ. Jack ct al., Sumter circuit court (EQ); affirmed in part, reversed in part, and re- manded.
 J. A. Henderson vs. Alabama Auto company, Montgomery circuit court; reversed and remanded condition ally.
 F. P. Folmar ct al. vs. o. N. Edge, Pike circuit court; affirmed. T. F. Griffin ct al. vs. Otto H. Handley, Cullman circuit court; af- firmed.
 Birmingham News company vs. Birmingham Printing company, Jeff ferson circuit court: reversed and remanded.
 Herman Beville vs. Henegar- Doo- court; affirmed.
 John Alexander vs. J. N. Garland, Dekalb circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 w. E. Meers vs. Pelham Sitz & Co., htsMam sommerville' aifeu' court affirmed Libbie Powell vs. O. T. Smith, Coosa circuit court; reversed and re- manded
 R. L. White ct al. vs. Leonard Eogland, pro ami. Blount circuit court: affirmed.
 Citizens Bank of Winfield vs. Commercial Savings bank, Marion circuit court; affirmed.
 Ex Parte Jefferson Slag company ct al, petition for certiorari to Jeff ferson circuit court; reversed and remanded
 Gadsden General hospital vs. Mat tie Bishop, adrx., Etowah circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 J. F. Slone vs. J. w. Granting, Cherokee circuit court; affirmed. Bessie Richardson ct al. vs. I. M. Walden ct al. Lauderdale circuit court; reversed and rendered.
 K. NJ. Drake vs. J. l.. Nunn, Madi son circuit court; reversed and re- handed
 J. Blumberg vs. Jacob Speilber- ger, Colbert circuit court; affirmed.
 J. M. Peerson vs; Johnson ,s, x Jonn- n son, Lauderdale circuit court; cor rected and affirmed.
 Thomas. J.: Etta Sherrod vs. Tennessee Ic- Gruder ct al.. Perry circuit court: appeal dismissed. ! Jim Cato vs. w. w. Williamson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
Roden Giuen Seuenth Parole And Makes Good His Boast

January IT, 1913-Pick Roden. bri- bery, four years, paroled by Governor O'Neal
 January 13. 1914-Pick Roden, pa role revoked by Governor O'Neal.
 March 27, 1914-Pick Roden, pa roled for 30 days by Governor O'Neal. The notation on the parole says he was paroled That he may go home and stand trial for selling liquor."
 April 23, 1914-Parole extended for 30 days by Governor O'Neal.
 June 9. 1914-Pick Roden, attempt to bribe, three years, granted full pardon by Governor O'Neal.
 December 16 1914 - Pick Roden, violating prohibition law, pardoned by Governor O'Neal.
 February 12. 1917-A. P. Roden. violating prohibition laws, $500 fine and six months hard labor, relieved of hard labor sentence by Governor Henderon on payment of sl0u and costs.
 April 19, 192S-A. P Roden, violat- iEg prohibition laws, sentence not given, parole by Governor Brandon.
 In issuing the parole, Governor Brandon attached to the record the following statement: This defend- ant, having served 90 days of the hard labor sentence. for good cause shown. he is hereby paroled condi- toned on future good behavior"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
ANNISTON PROPERTY BRINGS S48,000 AT
 FIRST AUCTION SALE
Noble Property Divided Into Lots and Sold to High
 Bidders
ANNISTON BTREAU l
 THE AGE-HER AID AnnI.tnn 1Iu Anril IQ

With Albert Noble and Miss Ermine Noble, son and daughter of the late John w. Noble. retaining the home place. which brought s1S,000 at the first of the big auction sales held in the city during the present spring, the property of pioneer changed hands on Thursday and brought s4S,- 100 when offered local people at auc- ton by the J. C. King Auction com pany, Tullahoma. Tenn.
 Tine g residence lots offered to local people Thursday ranged in price from s575 to s1.000. The one in q low place facing Noble street was the lowest in price. Lots at high sec tions of the property were bid in at high prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
LOWER LIGHT RATE GOES INTO EFFECT AT MUSCLE SHOALS
Iron Company Grants Wage InCreaSe-TuScumbia
 Sells Bond Issue
TENNESSEE VALLEY pIREAU1
 THE AGE-HERALD SbeffieId Alu AnriI 10

Consumers of electricity. both for lighting and power purposes. in the Tri-Cities will pay less for the serv ice than heretofore. beginning May 1. The Sheffield company's reduced rates will be in force in accordance with the schedule authorized by the Ala bama public service commission.
 Lighting rates have been reduced 2 cents per kilowatt hour, or from 14 to 12 cents for the first 100 K. w. H. and on down the line. The rate for power has been considerably reduced making it much more attractive for manufacturing enterprises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
STORES MAY GIVE HALF HOLIDAY LIN THURSDAY
Chamber Indorses Mid-Week Rest Period-Four Barges
 Of Ore Coming
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERALD
Directors of the Junior Chamt


 Directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at their meeting last night passed resolutions lndorsing closing of business houses and of fices here Thursday afternoon giy- ing the employees a half holiay dur ing the summer months. Chairman Fred Maxwell, who has the new aviation field in charge, reported that the field has not yet been planted but is completed. Mir. Max well has secured the promise of sew eral aviators to participate in the dedication of the field later. at which time pictures will be made of Tus- caloosa from the air Other mat ters discussed were street paving and holding celebration at Riverview Park to raise funds to complete one section of Riverside Drive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
KHAN rICUnEs IN CASE

The Ku Klux klan came into the case of Libbie Powell vs. Q. T. Smith, from the CCosa circuit court, which was reversed by the state and re- turned to the lower court for another trial Thursday. Letters alleged to have been written to witness for the plaintiff and signed "Ku klux Klan'' were not admitted by the trial court and the supreme court held that the trial judge erred in exclud- ing them. as they had tendency to indicate that the defendant may or may not have been a member.
 The case was of little importance. Smith seized COW named Flora and a calf named Minnie. contending that he held a me rtgage on them given by the husband of Libbie Powell Libbie Powell sued for them. contending that they were her property. The Coosa circuit court rendered. 1uos ment in favor of Smith.
 During the trial the plaintifi sought to offer in evidence letter signed "Ku Klux Klan" and writ ten to Powell. which read: "Advise you to stay out of court ana pay your debts" The trial judge de. clined to permit the submission or this letter. ..
 The plaintiff also sought to sub init a letter alleged to have been written to Warren Hagans, witness, warning him to stay out of the court. This letter also wassruled out and this action of the trial judge caused the supreme court to reverse the case,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
Fancy Jap Braid
 $5 $7.5O $8.5O

Bleached and natural fancy Jap braids. A most popular style-especially among the younger busi- ness men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
NEGRO UNCAPTURED

Although a vigorous search has been made by sheriff's deputies and possee of citizens, Will Hudson, ne- gro, who is charged with attempt to assault a 16-year-old white girl IS miles from Tuscaloosa Tuesday had not been captured late this after noon. The negro is said to have visited another negro's house and changed clothes and it is believed that he made his getaway by board ing a freight train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
LOSES EYESIGHT

J. Robert Fowler, who lives in south Albany, will be totally blind throughout life unless some unfore- seen agency comes to the rescue of his right eye which was destroyed by a stone on Wednesday. Several years ago the left eye of the boy was cut by an accident. Much sympathy is being expressed because of the boys double misfortune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
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BIG TIMBER DEAL
Rights On 2.10O Acres Of Land Pur-
 pbuSpd

MOELToN. Ala. April 19.-(spe- eial.)-The Duncan Lumber com rany, operating for several months past in Lawrence and surrounding counties, has just made a deal with number of land owners along the face of the mountain involving 2,109 acres of timber, mosl.y cedar, each deal of considerable value. Mills are to De located at once at Wren. tEree miles south of Moulton, and another near Moulton. with head quarters here. The cedar industry as developed by this company has brought several thousand dollars to this COuntrN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
LEAVE FOR AUBURN

Prof. S. B. Gibson. superintendent of education left Thursday for Au- burn in company with J. M. Paris. W. A. Moore of Rabbittown and W G. Barksdale of Boiling Springs. The three last named will take part in the adult school program to be given Friday before the Alabama Federated club in session there during the pres ent week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
DOCTOR GETS CITATION

Dr. William Peters of Northport, now a surgeon for the state at Kilby prison, has received a distinguishe ed service cross from the war depart ment. He is cited for conspicuous bravery and gallantry in action, while a member of the medcal corp of 167th infantry, the old Fourth Alabama regiment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
CAR RECOVERED

Recovery of the coupe of Neil T. Sterne, stolen from in front of his residence last night, was reported Thursday at the office of Sheriff W. r. knighton. The car had been aban- doned on lonely road about 20 miles from Piedmont. five bullet holes hav- ing been fired through the wind shield hood and body of the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
BIG ESTATE SELLS

The estate of the late Thomas H. Reynolds in Talladega county, con sisting of near 2.000 acres of land. was sold for division among the heirs Monday and was bid in by Walter Reynolds of Rendalia for s30.0O0.
 Those interested in the property were T. J. Reynolds and Dr. Gibson Reynolds of Montgomery, Walter Reynolds of Rendalia and Mrs. Julia Reynolds of Anniston. This is one of the old. famous estates in Talla- dega county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
TUSCU,.UIA SELLS RONDS

The mayor and aldermen of Tus- cumbia have accepted a joint bid made by Caldwell z Co. and Ward, Sterne & Co. of Birmingham for re- funding, school, and improvement bonds to the amount of S200.000. These are 30-year bonds with inter- est at 5 F per cent. The old accepted was 20 5-S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
WOMEN SERVE DINNER

LEIGHTON. Ala. April 19.-(Spe- cial )-The Ladies Missionary so- ciety of the Methodist church of Leighton served dinner in the War ren building Tuesday. Quite a large sum of money was realized from the dinner and is to be used for the benefit of the local church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
WAGE INCREASE GRANTED

A substantial increase Tn wages has been granted all employees of the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany in Sheffield and Florence, eff fective April 16. This announcement was made by Superintendent Lemay who was advised of the increase from headquarters of the company in Bir- mingham. The increase will add quite sum to the pay roll of the company here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
PLAN "CoURTEsY wEEKe

The Sheffield Kiwanis club will ob serve "courtesy week" next week. Ladies' night will be a feature of the next meeting. A special program has been arranged and the weekly lunch con will be held at night. A commit tee has been appointed by this club to confer with other organizations of Sheffield and Tuscumbia relative to the organization of brass band for the two cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
COURT IN SESSION
Judge Lackey Of Clay County Pre-
 siding In COOsa

OOODWATER, Ala. April 19.- l)-Circuit court. jury term, Coosa county, convened yesterday morning, with Judge w. M. Lackey of Clay county presiding and W. w. Wallace solicitor, of Shelby. repre- senting the state before the grand jury. Charles McEwen of Rockford was made foreman of the grand Jury. Other members of the grand jury are: Eugene Ward, J. E. Spi- vey. c. s. Wilson. w. NJ. Pierce, R.. ". McCreight. Ocie Fulmer. W. B Beasley. l.. l.. Lindsey, Baxter Waites. F. M. Logan. Marion Penton E. F. Gilliland. l.. o. Johnston. ". j.. Jones, Clarence Hull, Cleve McKiz- zick and C. Burks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
WEST HUNTSVILLE ON MAD

west Huntsville baseball fans have organized an association and will put 2 team in the City league. John C!inck of the Lowe mills is president; 1; Wheeler Ward of the West Huntsville mills Is vice president; Earl Brindle, secretary-treasurer: w. L.. WHder.
 manager. and c. M Alexander coach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
I'D RIIIn CHIRCH

Work has again been resumed on the building of the new First Meth odist church after being suspended for few months. The required amount of money necessary to com plete the building has been sub scribed and it is planned to have the church ready to be occupied by next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
MINsTREL IS SUCCESS

LEIGHTON. Ala. April 19.-tSpe- cial)-The auditorium of the Col bert County High school was crowd ed when score or more of the pu- pills of the Colbert High school pre- sented minstrel performance in the auditorium of the school. The pro- gram was rendered for the benefit of the athletic department of the school. So well did the minstrel take here that 1t will be reproduced at the spring Valley school Saturday mig ht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
SEVENTH GRADE TEST

Seventh grade examination was held in many schools today to de- termine the number of pupils of the seventh grade who will pass into the high school. It Is understood that 250 pupils are taking the exami- nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
FIDDLERs TO COMPETE

Fiddlers from every section of Ala bama have been invited to come to Annis5ou for an old-ti contest to be staged at the new high school auditorium. This affair will De given under the direction of r. S Court land, the champion one earned fiddler of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
BODY UNREcOvERED

The body of T. c. Davis. who was drowned at Lock last Saturday has not been apprehended, according to reports reaching Tuscaloosa this afternoon. A close watch Is being kept for the body. It is hoped that 1t will be found when the high water gets to normal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
EpwoRTH LEAGUERs TO MEET

The Epworth leaguers of the Tal- ladega district gathered at Trinity church for their annual institute Wednesday evening and the two days following. Their slogan is Help Us to Foot Our Institute. Quite strong program has been arranged. Rev. w. G. Echols, Epworth league secretary of the North Alabama con- ference; Mir. Harben of general head quarters at Nashville, Tenn: Dr. L.. c. Branscomb and Dr. F. w. Bran don are among the more prominent sneakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
HUNTSVILLE LOSES

The Huntsville High school base pail team went to Petersburg, Tenn, yesterday. and played their old rivals, the Morgan school. and were defeat ed by score of ? to l,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
PLAN RAILROAD
Community Service, Inc. Promoters
 phalt Beds

phaIt BedN
 HUNTSVILLE, Ala April 19-(Spe- cial)-C. W. Ashcraft and son of Florence met railroad officials at Mangerum, a town ir the west end of Colbert county, to go over a route for the proposed railway to connect asphalt beds near Margerum with Margerum as shipping point.
 The Alabama Mineral company. with MT. Ashcraft as president. has purchased extensive holdings from Dalton Cornelius. G. G. Macon. l.. T. Hardcastle and c. c. Mason. The machinery for crushing the rock has already arrived and the development of the asphalt beds is expected to start soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
CLERK INJUREl

FLOALA, Ala. April 19-(Special Leased Wire.)-A. J. Henderson, clerk in the Louisville and Nashville office here. was painfully injured when his hand was crushed under his automo- bile when the jackq slipped, allowing the car to fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
DISCUSS PECAN CULTURE

BAY ANNETTE. Ala. April 19.- Special Leased Wire )-The Baldwin Kiwanis club met at the hotel here and heard an address on pecan eul- ture by pr. P. M. Hodgeson. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Foley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
HEAVY RIVER TRAFFIC

The self propelled barge Tusca loosa passed down the river yester- day carrying a large tonnage of coal. The steamer Montgomery passed up stream today towing four barges of manganese ore and one of merchsn- disc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
POWER OFFICES DECOR ATnD

Manager T. L. Beauchamp of the Alabama Power company and his as- socfates here now claim the most modern office quarters on the entire system of the power company New arrangements, new paper for the walls and new paint are in evidence at both the offices of that company here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
THREE MEMBERS CITY SCHOOL BOARD RESIGN
Butler County Farmers Half Through Planting

GREENVILLE, Ala. April 19.- Special l)-At meeting oS the coun- cil of this city held Tuesday night resignations of three members of the city board of education were re- ceived and accepted. Another va
 cancy on the board, made so by the resignation of o. R. Porter. given fact that he moved to another city to reside, made the total vacancies of the board four. The council elect ed the following citizens to fill the vacancies: Park Smith, J. M. Me Kenzie. C. H. Thompson and H. Por
 ter Martin. F. M. Lewis is the only old member of the board to remain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
ESTABLISH TRAFFIC BUREAU

The Chamber of Commerce has es- tablished a traffic. bureau in connec- tion with its other,work, and Bernard Allen has been placed in charge as manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
TO MEET AT TALLADEGA

The Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Alabama will hold their sixth annual convention in the city of Talladega next year. This was the decision reached in the<clos- ing session of the convention in An niston Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
xvIEE IOSEs RIGHTs

In an interesting*case from Je1lef- : son county, the supreme court held that q wife who has lived apart rom her husband for long period Of years and never sought her rights as a wife during his life time. cannot claim compensation under the work mems compensation law after the killing of the husband while em- pioyed by a corporation acting under the law.
 employed at the plant of the Amer ican Cast Iron Pipe comany. Under the workmen's compensation law, the company made lump settlement with Cordelia Thomas. who had lived with Thomas as his wife. Seven months later Hattie Thomas filed her claim, contending that she was the legal wife of Thomas. Evidence was offered to show that she had lived apart from her husband for 20 years, and had never sought to en- force her lights as wife during Thomas life time. The circuit court of Jefferson county declined to allow her claim and the supreme court sus- tained the lower court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
IMPROVE TELEPHONES
Work Will Be Done On Huntsville
 System During Summer

System During Summer
 HUNTSVILLE, Ala, April 19.- Special.)-President Baxter of the Chamber of Commerce has received information from the Headquarters in Atlanta to the effect that there will De great improvement made in the service and, facilities of the Southern Bell Telephone exchange in Hunt.- Vile during the approaching summer. The switch board facilities will be ex- tended so that it will take care of a great many more phones than are now in use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
WAREHOUSE ABOUT COMPLETE

The large warehouse and store room of the Allen-Jemison company on Seventh street, are nearing com pletion. The building will contain nine stores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
REGIONAL HOSPITAL AT. TAILADEGA TO BE BUILT
 BAPTIST CHURCH
Snowman Is Injured in Fall. MethodistS Will Also
 Build

TALLADEGA. Ala. April 19.- Special )-Talladeg is to have one of the Baptist regional hospitals To- ca ted here. Dr. J. NJ Thomas re- ceived a message Tuesday stating that the offer Talladega had made had been accepted. This offer was to present to the hospital board in fee simple the building of the Ala : bama Synodical college on the High lands. whlcn IS practically a new building and is we'll located for this purpose.
 The hospital board plans to take over the building this faIi agreeing to expend dollar for dollar with the amount Talladega puts in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
WARRIOR FALLING

The Warrior river reached a crest of 4S.21 and is rapidly falling. The river registered 2.20 at Lock 10 at the z o'clock reading this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
HALF THROUGH PLANTING

W. o. Butler, farmer of Green vile, stated today that the farmers as a general thing were just about half through with their planting. This condition was brought about by the continuous rains throughout Butler county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
sTEWART-CREW. WEDDING

A wedding of much interest to the people of Goodwater and surround ing territory occurred at Sylacauga sunday afternoon when T. A. Stew art and Miss Mary Ellen Crew, both of Goodwater. were happily mar ried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
PLANTING DELAYED

The farmers of this part of Ala bama have been greatly handicapped d in this work by the continued bad weather and planting has been gen orally delayed. Compared with this time last year, very little has been done beyond the spring preparation of the soil. Very few of the farmers have any cotton or corn In, while last year the planting season was we'll advanced at this date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
DINsMoRE FUNERAL HELD

tuneral services were held here to- day for Dr. w. M. Dinsmore, widely known Morgan county physician, who died in Nashville. where he had been taken for treatment following a prick from surgical Ieedle. The wound became infectA and the poison spread over the doctors system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
CLEAN-UP CETs REsIIrs

CHATOM, Ala, April 19.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The spring clean-up campaign conducted by the students of the Washington County Hign school, has proved a success The school building and grounds have been cleaned up and beautified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
PLAN PLAYGROUND
Community Service, Inc. Promote
 SerieS Of Earxs

Community Service, Inc, PrOmOtes
 Series Of rarAs
 HUNTSVILLET. Ala, 19.-tSpe- cial.)-Local civic organizations have been greatly encouraged in their ef- forts to establish series of parks and play grounds here by the com munity service, incorporated. of New York representatives of which are here to assist in the movement by rendering both advice and financial assistance. Several of the dinner clubs have been working on park plans for sometime past but no public announcement has yet been made of the plans adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
DENTIST HoNoRED

Dr. S. E. Hopkins of this city was elected first vice president of the Alabama Dentil association at Bir- mingham last week in the annual meeting of the organization. Dr. Hopkins has resided in Greenville during the past II years, coming to this city from Clanton and Besse- mer. He has been officially con- nected with the Alabama Dental as sociation for number of years. Dr. Hopkins leaves Greenville this week for Dothan, where he will in the future reside He has formed q partnership with his brother, Dr. r
 Hopklns. of that city.