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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-05
Loyalty, From Beyond Grave Inspires
Widow To Carry On For "BOSS" Croker
BY JOSEPHINE VAN DE GRIT
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEW YORK, November 5.-Richard Croker is dead bu
amn1any HALL the countrys powerful political machine
which he helped assemble will be guided campaign this fa
by his voice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
CLERKS ARE ASKED BY DILLON TO AID, ASSESSING
Approximately 1900 Autos LicenSed-Average Should
 Be About 800 Daily

An appeal for three additional clerks has been made by Tax As sessor L. R. Dillon to speed up the assessing and subsequent registra- tion and probate office Tuesday.
 Approximately 1900 automobiles have been licensed in the probate of- flee up to the close of business Thursday afternoon, or only about 300 more than the total the day be- fore. Thirty thousand cars in Jeff ferson county must be licensed be- fore the expiration of the time limit November IS.
 what other officials had said, viz: that most of the delay was due tC ignorance on the part of the general public on the provisions of the new automobile and tax laws. After waiting in line a long time in the belief that they will soon obtain their proper licenses, many people find that they are In the wrong of flee and that it Is necessary to get some other certificate before they can be handled there., This involves much confusion and delay.
 O. o O
 Law Regarding Tax.
 The law provides that all new au- tomobiles purchased up to March 26, 1923 must have the tax paid on them before they can be registered. Only those new cars purchased since that time being exempted from paying the 1923 tax. Purchasers of second hand cars, regardless of time of purchase. must pay this tax before their 1924 licenses will be issued, an exception being made in the case of cars pur- chased outside the state.
 Purchasers of new cars since March 26 are entitled tL' tax ex- emption certificates, obtainable at the tax assessors office, which is to be presented at time of applying for license. Bill of sale Is necessary as proof of date of sale.
 Assessment of automobiles for taxes Is based upon basis of 60 per cent of cars resale value on date If assessment. Considerable delay has been caused by failure of car owners to give full information asked for. It is necessary that all questions be answered as fully as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
FAIRFIELD NOW HAS
 MODERN MORTUARY
Bell Undertaking Company To Have
 Formal Opening Monday

Formal opening Of the Bell Under- taking company's new and modern mortuafy plant in Fairfield will take place Monday morning, according to announcement Thursday by George F. Bell.
 The Bell Undertaking company of Fairfield is one of the most modern and best equipped establishments Of it's kind in the entire south. Its rev home includes seven rooms, fit ted with the latest appliances fop conducting a business of this kind, and six automobiles from the finest carriage makers in America. Twenty four hour ambulance service will be under personal direction of George F. Bell.
 The building equipment in Fair field includes a display room, reduc- tion room, mol que. offices, parlor, 2 beautiful, yet modestly appointed chapel A hearse. two ambulances, and Ihrce closed cars are included in the automobile equipment.
 Personal and sympathetic service is tno aim Of the new company, the directors of which have had long years of experience in the under taking business. Direction of funer- a!s will be under the personal super vision of George Bell, he stated Thursday. The embalming depart ment is in charge of Ramona Marcus and the ambulances in charge of Lewis Grittaln.
 The entire establishment will be open for public inspection Monday. Courteous employees will be glad to escort visitors through the various departments The plant is located at 2606 Gary avenue, Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
SEPTIC TANK PRICES
 CUT BY HEALTH BODY
Way Paved For Local Distribution
 Of Bulk Shipments To City

Arrangements are being made for residents of Birmingham and Jeffer- son county whose residences are not equipped with the main or subsidiary drainage systems, or are not other wise provided for in this regard, 70 get septic tanks from $10 to s2O, lower in. cost than ordinarily would be the case;
 w. A. Hardenbergh. sanitary ex- pert for the city and county health department, returned to Birmingham Thursday morning from a trip to northern points where he was in coz ference with septic tank manufac- turers and with whom he made satis- factory arrangements. MT. Harden bergh said the manufacturers ara willing to deliver the tanks in Bir- miRgham on consignment, warehouse them and have the distribution cared for locally. In this way a consider able saving can be made for each individual purchaser as the manu- lecturers will handle the transaction from a bulk basis.
 Available. at the sanitary depart ment offices in the city hall is all necessary data regarding the installa- tion of septic tanks for sewage dis posal, in fact, the information has been available there for years, with out cost to those making inquiry
 Making arrangements for the Fe- duction of costs in sewage equipment is simply a part of the campaign being carried on by the health au- thorities to combat disease in the health district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN WILL HAVE LUNCHEON

Several prominent speakers, in cluding two judges, have been in vited to make addresses at the lunch con to be given Saturday by the Democratic Women's club in honor of Judge Virginia Henry Mayfield.
 Judge J. P. Stiles will speak on "Woman in the Judiciary" Judge Samuel D. Murphy will take as his subject, "The Long Felt Need Has Been Filled;" Mrs. J. M. Hankins, president of the League of Women Voters, will speak on What We stand For" and Mrs. Mary Echols will discuss Some Duties and Ob- ligations of Women In Politics" Rev. oscar de Wolfe Randolph has been invited to pronounce the invo- cation.
 The guests of htnor, besides Judge Mayfield will be Mrs. John McNeel, member of the national democratic executive committee, and Mrs. George Huddleston, wife Of Congressman Huddleston.
 An invitation to be present at this luncheon is being extended to all members of the Democratic Women club and all others .whG may be in terested Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Frank White. Main 1O43. General arrangements are in charge of Miss Alma Rittenberry' chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
CHRISTIAN HARMONY SINGERS MEET OCT. IA.
Tuscaloosa And Jefferson Members
 To Gather At YOlande, Ala.

The Tuscaloosa County and Jeffer- son County Christian Harmony Mu- sical societies unite in a day of song on Sunday, October fl at Yolande.
 The singing will begin at 9:45 o'clock in the morning. A truck will leave the court house in Birmingham singers to Yolande.
 C. C. O'Quinn of Tuscaloosa IS president of the Tuscaloosa County Musical association and A. A. Vines of Birmingham is president of the Jefferson county association. Both classes use the Christian harmony song book, and a large class of eX- cellent singers from both counties will help to make the event a success in every way.
 Dinner will be served at noon and President Vines has extended an invi- tation to the general public to at tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
NOVEL STUNTS ARE BEING PLANNED AT BIG FALL FESTIVAL
AirShipS Will Distribute Tick cts Good For Valuable
 Merchandise Prizes

Birmingham retailers and manufac- turers will gather in mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce at o'clock Monday night, when detailed plans for the Birmingham Fall Festi- val and Industrial Exhibit will be laid before them
 The entire memb ership of tho Chamber of Commerce, including re- tailers, manufacturers and whole salers are displaying unusual inter est in the forthcoming event, ac- cording to o. L. Bum, secretary man. ager of the Chember of Commerce, whose suggestion is responsible for the affair. Plans for the week com-' mencing October 29 are rapidly ma turing and will be ready for detailed announcement soon,. Mir. Bum stated Thursday. .
 Members of the finance committee. who Tuesday morning started an ac- tive campaign for funds, are stated to be meeting with gratifying suc- cess, as' was indicated by partial report covering only small section of the city have promised that funds of the city have promised that fundc necessary for the success of the ex- hibit would be forthcoming.
 The latest announcement of the en- tertainment committee Is the distrt- button of handsome and valuable prizes to be presented to visitors and home folks in one of the most novel plans yet perfected for a similar event. Airships will fly over the city daily at 10:30 o'clock and will re- lease a number of cards, attached to miniature parachutes. which will be redeemable for valuable awards rang ing from suits of clothes to attomo- piles, Mir. Bum stated. Prizes will be awarded only by those merchants and dealers who participate in the fund to make the event possible, ac- cording to announcement. J. w. Don- nelly was selected Thursday as chair man of the manufacturers exhibit committee. Other meetings of the various committees will be held Fri 1I.,rr .nnI S.lt lnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
NEGRO BOY PRODIGY
 GIVES RECITAL HERE
Birmingham Familiar With Playing
 Of Blind Youth

Forest Sims, 6-year-old blind negro pianist, who entertained many Bir- mingham this year, John Sims, it's to Birmingham, will give similar exhibitions during his visit to Bir- mingham this year, John Sims, fath- father of the boy, announced Friday.
 No definite date of the recital has been decided upon, as the family is torn up by the recent loss of the mother. Plans are under way, how ever, to have him play at the Six teenth Street A. NJ. E. church Tues day night, at which time sections will be reserved for the whites. Sims is very anxious for the white people of the city to hear the child, and vii! give exhibitions for them if desired
 The boy was born in East Birming ham October 16. 1917, and played his first piece, He Rose From the Dead" at the age of nine months, his parent stated The family later moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where the father accepted position as pastor of the Cleveland Baptist church. The family came to Birmingham to bury the mother, who died September 26 in Cleveland, and will be in the city for several weeks.
 Forest has two brothers, one 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
TIDGMAN TELLS OF PLANT
Real Estate Board Invited to Formal
 Opening of New Pizitz Store

Birmingham's recently completed plant fer the manufacture of auto- mobile tires and tubes was described by W. F. Tidyman of the Birming- ham Tire and Rubber company at the weekly luncheon of the real estate board at the Hotel Tutwiler Thurs day. This plant. Mr. Tidyman said has daily capacity of 160 tires and 200 tubes.
 A letter was read from Louis Pizitz inviting the members of the board to pay a visit to his new store, which will be thrown open for pub lie inspection Thursday evening. Oc- tober 16.S The members voted unani- mously to accept MT. Pizitz invita- ton and be present, either in body or individually.
 The new building includes seven stories, a basement and sub basement and represents an investment of more than $1.000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
TO RESUME SERVICES

pr. Newfield To Preach On "Rein- forcements of Religion" Friday Night
 Regular Sabbath evening services will be resumed Friday night with full choir and sermon at Temple Emanu-El according to sannounce- ment by Dr. Morris Newfield. He has chosen for his general theme, Re Inducements of Religion" The first lecture is introductory and is titled "Backt to God" The public is cor dially invited to the services which begin at s o'clock.
 Meetings of the open forum" will be resumed Sunday The beginning of "the open forum" was hailed with delight last season and proved in- teresting and instructive to large audiences. Speakers for the first month are Dr. George Evans, Dr. George Lang. Rabbi S. Cohen of Selma and Rabbi Newfield. The first meeting Sunday will be addressed by Dr. Newfield on the subject of "Evo- lution and Religion" pr. Newfield announces the subject of special in terest due to the public controversy by the press and pulpit in reference to the banishment of the teachings of evolution in the schools and col leges.
 Meetings of the open forum begin at 11:30 o'clock and last one hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
THREE PARK BOARD.
 MEMBERS PICKED.
M. p. Phillips, Mrs. Sharpe And Harrison Practically
 Certain Of Places

Two members of the park board were almost agreed on Thursday as the conferences on the subject among the city commissioners go on. Com missioner w. L. Harrison will be a member. M. P. Phillips, 1t is generally understood. is not opposed by any member of the board. and Mrs. Charles Sharpe Is said to be certain of 8 place on the board if a woman is to be included in the member ship.
 These three names were agreed on last week by members of the board. George Yancey and Lewis L. Bowen, the other two names announced, con- stituted board that was ready for presentation before the commission, but the list was later withdrawn for reconsideration.
 Members of the commission said Thursday that the list of persons pro- posed for membership has now reached about thirty, but the sub ject Is being revised to such an ex- tent 1t is hardly probable a slate" will be ready before next Tuesday, if then.
 Officially, all tho commissioners would say on the subject Thursday was that they have the subject under consideration and have. not as yet reached the point where they ara ready to announce tho selections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
FTRNITTRE MEN To MEET

Members of the Birmingham Re- tail Furniture Dealers association will meet in the private dining room of the Business and Professional Women's club, third floor of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05

Forbes Plano company, third avenue, near Twentieth street, Friday after noon at 12:30 o'clock. Reports from the chairman of the committee on legislation will be heard and several other matters of business will be handled. Luncheon will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
DOCTOR SUED FOR EYE

Suit has been entered in the civil division of the circuit court against pr. G. F. Murphy by C. M. Buckner for $10.000 damages. According to the affidavit, Dr. Murphy treated plaintiffs eye after he got steel particle in it. and that as result of pr. Murphy's carlessnesS or lack ot professional skill, it was necessary to have his eye removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
BAND TO PLAY AT HOWARD

The Boys Industrial school band will be presented in concert in the l Howard college auditorium on the evening of October 12 under the auspices of Mrs. A. D. Smiths Sunday school class of Ruhama Baptist church. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the new church building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
.TODAYS
  .h na. ~
| Friday, | Oct. 5.
AT THE THEATREs

efferson-Barney Google and Spark Plug
 Lyric-Joe Carson and Kitty Kane in Attention" and other Keith acts; Fox comedies and Pathe News.
 Loew's Bijou-Leona LeMar, the girl with thousand eyes, and four other big vaudeville acts; picture, Hope Hampton In The Gold Diggers.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
DEATHS

Elsie Louise LOwery-Funeral serv- ices for Elsie Louise Lowery, in- fant daughter of MT. and Mrs S. R. Lowery, who died Thursday at a local infirmary. will be announced later by Johns.
 Infant Scott-Funeral services for the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Scott, who died Wednesday morn ing at local infirmary, were, held at :30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from Johns chapel, followed by Interment in Elmwood.
 Joe V. LansdeII-Funeral services for Joe V. Lansdell, three month old son of MT. and Mrs. Lansdell, 1922 Thirteenth avenue, north, who died at 7:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the residence, were held at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the home. followed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery with Johns in charge.
 James William StOne-Remains of James William Stone, 50, 334 For tieth street, Fairfield, pump oper- ator for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company who died suddenly Wednesday morning while walking through the Harbison- Walker Brick eompany's yard, will be sent to Gadsden, Ala, Friday morning by Bell Undertaking com pany of Fairfield for interment. He is survived by his widow two sons and daughter.
 James H. CastIeman-Funeral serv- ices for James H. Castleman, 57, who died Thursday at a local in firmary, will be held at II o'clock Friday morning from Vices Fifth avenue parlors, with Rev. J. M. Broadly officiating. Following the ceremony the remains will be sent to Petersburg, Tenn, for inter- ment. He is survived by his widow and two sisters Mrs. w. D. Bryant of Howell, Tenn, and Mrs Charles Wright of ShelbyVille, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
AT THE MONIES

Capitol-Jack Holt in The Call of the North"
 Galax-Mrs. Wallace Reid in "Hu- man Wreckage."
 Odeon-"The Leather Pushers," and 'In the Days of Daniel Boone"
 Princess-Dick Hatton in "The Blood Test"
 Rialto-William S. Hart in "The Cradle of Courage" and Charlie Chap lin in "A. Quiet Street"
 Royal-Big Boy Williams in "Cy- clone Jones'"
 Strand-All-star cast in strangers of the Night (Captain Applejacky
 Trianon-Douglas Mclean in "A Man of Action"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
LOCAL DATA

LOCAL DATA
 For the 24 hours ending at D. m, october 4. 1928:
 Highest temperature ........ 76 Lowest temperature .............. 56 Mean temperature ..,............. 6s Normal temperature ............. 69 Deficiency in temperature since Jan
 uary ..................... SS Rainfall ......... ................ % Total rainfall since January 1......46 61 Excess in rainfall since January H.. TIP Relative humidity, a. m. ...... 76
 F noon ...................... 69
 D. m. ........,............ 7s Dry thermometer, 2 a. m. ........ 60
 12 noon .........,.......... 72
 D. m. ..................... 65 Wet thermometer z a. m. ....... 55
 12 noon ...................... @
 p. m ..................s.. 60 Summary of observations made at sta tions of United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m. 9Oth meridian time, October 4, 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
THE WEATHER

Alabama, Mississippi and northwest Florida Cloudy and unsettled Friday and saturday, probably local rains; little change in temperature.
 Louisiana: Friday, unsettled with local showers Saturday, unsettled.
 Arkansas: Friday, partly cloudy, proba- ply local showers; Saturday, partly cloudy
 Oklahoma: Friday and Saturday, cloudy probably local showers.
 East and west Texas: Friday and Sat- urday, partly cloudy with local showers.
 Virginia Fair and cooler Friday; Sat urday fair, continued cool.
 North Carolina: Mostly cloudy Friday; cooler in northeast portion; Saturday gen orally fair
 South Carolina and Georgia: Mostly cloudy Friday and Saturday; not much change in temperature.
 Florida; Cloudy Friday; Saturday fair, mostly east and southeast winds
 Tennessee: Mostly cloudy Friday; Sat urday faif; little change in temperature.
 Kentucky Fair Friday and Saturday; cooler Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05
CURRENT EVENrs

American Business club luncheon at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock.
 Civitan club luncheon at the Tut Wiler at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05

years and the other months, who are apparently normal children and show no tendencies toward music. nor is there any musical talent in the family except in the boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05

The First National Bank STATEMENT TO COMPTROLLER
 (Condensed)
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IA, 1923
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-05

Special for Saturdays selling: An assort- ment of our up to $1.50 silk hose, of good wearing quality, with the new fash toned backs, in all colors.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09
WANTED

Ford Car for equity in so acres of
good dry land. The Watson Land Co.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09
NOTICE FOR puBLIC.T,o~

4, department OF the interior
May .. 1923. ar' colorado.
stror. Is hereby given that Ruth {;
Ts,,s' othefiy Ruth c. AnReU az
iaihf. Colorado. who. on ocfohar :
r'I'' made Homestead Emery No oSn-aa
na,,, =; section 70. Township 25 3
has filed notice OF intentinn i Meridisn. .
- three year proof. to estnbIisn
Slhlm TO the land ubov,. d-scribsd t'a.'
sl'hs -, Z. Speckmann. Register n
Il. lana Onice. at Lamar, Colorado On
'hc l5th day Of June. Ie23 VI"
'ainhant names as witnesses.
Beagle. +. II. Beagle. Csor.,,
mar. Colorado All OF La
SlLAS +. SPECKMANN. R.,is,.r
FIRST Pub, May 1929 'es'Ster'
Last Pub. June 10, 1928
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09
NOTICE ron rrnIIC,TIoI

n 9 sDIpar ihent Of the Interior
May :. 1923. lamar colorado.
Nr.,,ILi NrtLSr Is hereby given that Elmer I.
49,. nnaii; oi Lamar. Colorado. who on
21ugust N 10; 1918. made Additional StociSn Iii
r tiissng homestead Entry No 09STie
sectiog Sn 5o =; Sec. IL. NEI. N%SEI,
w. 9Th Principal Meridian Ihsahse 20
los,ce veer OF intention to make final three
iaI proof 10 establish claim TO tbe
Ter u aS sPGEs If described. before the Regis
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'I1. on the 26th day of June ies3
Ialhlant names as witnesses.
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mar GoIa ETnth. Harry Ricketts,. ali of La.
s1LAs Z. SPECKNIANN. Register
FIRST Pub, May 1929 'A'e'
Last Pub. June IA 1q99
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09
NotIc- or AdIu.tm.n, n..

ceased - i-""hhfn. De-
No. 22S7
IA "a persons having claims against
st,'t Htats are hereby notified 10 pre-
CO. mem Tor adjustment to the Cot,ntv
nourt or Prowers County. Colorado a.,
me llth day Of June. 4. d 1e93
LAURA A LEONARD
Goodsla o. II Administrators
Attorneys. '"rauo'
FIRST Pub. May g 1929
Last Pub. June G. 1929
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09
VOUNIN ttNWT TIE.
HINTON n. HUNTER.
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION OF DRAIN.
AGE DISTRICT WARRANTS

office of Treasurer. Prowers County.
Lamar. Colorado. April O. 1928
Notice is hereby given that / will re-
deem at the office of the County Treas
urer or Prowers County. Colorado. all
Drainage District Warrants as follow 3 :
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
OF COUNTY WARRANTS

office of Treasurer. Prowers County.
Lamar. Colorado. April Q. 1929.
Notice is hereby given that ] Will
Treasurer OF Prowers County. Colorado.
all Prowers County Warrants as fol-
lows:
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09

Farm Lease Blanks for sale at The
Register Office. SC each: doz Soc.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09

Bill of Sale Books at The Register
0ffice-25c and SOC a book.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09

LAND BOUGHT AND SoLD-Money
to loan on dry land. A. n. Fflkins.
Lamar, Colorado. se.,ost,
The Lamar register., 1923-05-09

Office door signs; enameled, brass.
Call and see sample. C. A. Hansen,
l12k So. Main. Any afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-01
GOLDEN RULE SUNDAY
OBSERVED TOMORROW

Sunday will be observed as Golden
Rule Sunday throughout the United
States, this day having been selected
by the Near East Relief organiza-
ton as a means of securing dona-
lions from those who desire to assist
in relief work.
The idea of the Golden Rule Sun
day is that families partake of a
simple meal next Sunday, such as
would be eaten by the people of the
Near East and hat the difference in
the cost of this meal and the usual
elaborate Sunday dinner be donated
for Near East relief work. Checks
and cash donations should be sent
to the Near East Relief, 151 Fifth
avenue, New York City.
Mayor Wilson has received from
the Near East Relief organization
a request that he place this matter
before the public and the mayor has
endorsed the idea which also has
been approved by President Cool
idge, governors and mayors in all
parts of the country.