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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
$115,0OO WORTH COUNTY BONDS SOLD AT HEFlIN

HEFLIN, Ala, Jan. 13.-(S Especially The commissioners court room pre- scented rather a busy scene here this week when a county treasurer and beat overseers' election was held. A representative was also present to bid on the $115.000 bonds voted Tues day by this county. The bonds were sold to Caldwell & Co.,, of Nashville, Tenn. they being represented by Fred Dean of Birmingham. J. T. Boyd of Heflin was elected county treas urer Beat overseers are to be named 0ter, according to court house of dcials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
GAI[Y DECORATED SPECIAL TRAIN :TO. CARRY BIC CROWD
Governor-eI on His Depar- ture For Montgomery Is Presented Fez at Station
 by Shriners
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Tusaplaosa- Ala Ian. 12

The governors special will leave Tuscaloosa at 6 o'clock Monday morning for Montgomery, making two stops, and the Tuscaloosa dele ation have a number of stunts that they intend to pull both en route to and in Montgomery. They will have the place of honor in the parade, just behind the national guard; the Warrior guards of Tuscaloosa will be the honor escort for the governor during the ceremonies. The Tusca- loosa city band and the University of Alabama band will make the trip with the large delegation from here.
 The train will be decorated. the newly painted engine bearing the words Governors Special" and on the front of the engine will be huge star bearing the picture of Judge Brandon in it's center. The locomotive will be gaily decorated in every way and will have a num- Der of gaily painted metal whirligigs flying all over it.
 It is not yet known how many will make the trip from Tuscaloosa. but reservations are being made fast and it is thought that a very large crowd from here will be on hand for the ceremonies in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
PULLMAN GIRL WRITES PRIZE AUBURN ESSAY

PULLMAN, Ala, Jan. 13.-(speciaD Miss Lorene Fischer, member of the senior class of the Cullman County High school, mas won the $75 prize offered by the Montgom- cry Chamber of Commerce for writ ing the best essay on Why Auburn Should Be Moved to Montgomery" Miss Fischer is the daughter of Oscar Fischer of this city. A letter from the Chamber of Comerce at Mont gomery received on Wednesday of this week advised Miss Fischer of her success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEW METHODIST CHURCH IS OPENED AT MOBILE

MOBILE. Ala. Jan. 13.-The for nal opening of the new building of the Dauphin Way Methodist church at the corner of Dauphin and Gather inc streets will be held Sunday morning. Fixtures have been in- stalled and the building is ready to be opened. The services Sunday will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Budd. the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
GOOD SHOWING MADE BY ASHVILLE BANKS

AsHV1LLE. Ala, Jan. 13.-(Spe- cial.)-The annual meeting of the Ashville Savings bank stockholders was held Wednesday with more than 75 per cent of the stock represented. The following officers and directors were elected; President. James L.. Herring; first vice president, W. A.. Beason; second vice president, James A. Embry; cashier. J. c. DuBois. Directors were James L. Herring. ". A. Beason. J. A. Embry, Sam Hieh. John W. lnzer and John L. Hamilton. The report of the condition of the bank to the stockholders showed total resources of more than s160.00o at the close of the fiscal year. A 10 per cent dividend was paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
FARM BUREAU MEETING

The Tallapoosa-Coosa County Farm bureau held it's regular meeting at the court house here today and many matters regarding farming for the new year were discussed.
 It was announced at the meeting that arrangements for the purchase of 525 tons of nitrate of soda had been made at a greatly reduced price through the farm bureau. It Is known that this will mean a saving of several dollars per ton to the farm CTS whc are members of the Talla- poosa-Coosa Farm bureau, which has its headquarters in this city. Another matter along the same line discussed was that of purchasing Is per cent acid phosphate through the farm bureau, which can also be secured at great saving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
APPOINTED REGISTRAR.

o. S. Roden. for many years the circuit clerk of Cullman county, has just been appointed to succeed Asa B. Fuller as registrar of the circuit court in chancery. The appointment was made by Judge o. Kyle and will take effect next week, when MT. Roden will assume charge of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEW COUNTY OFFICERS

St. Clair's newly elected officials will be inducted into office next Mon day. They are, probate judge. Samuel R. High. who will have as his chief clerk at the Ashville office Albert Davis. who was with the two former judges. The new sheriff is James F. Bowlin. who Is son of the late La Fayette Bowlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
GEORGIA COMPANY LEASES SYLACAUGA LUMBER MILL

SYLACAUGA, Ala. Jan. 1S.-(Spe- cial.)-The little Lumber company has about completed checking in the Rumsey sawmiii, which they leased recently. This company Is large wholesale lumber concern with their home office at Thomasville. Ga. It's present operations in Sylacauga are delayed. awaiting the construction of a side track from the main line of the Louisville and Nashville to their plant. It will specialize in large shipments of lumber for car con struction. Lloyd Park, ormerly with the First National bank. will have charge of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BIDS TO BE ASKED ON .PICKENS COUNTY ROAD

CARROLLTON, Feb. 14.--(Special.) According to information received at the probate office of this county, bids for the copstruction of the gov ernment aid highway are expected to be advertised about the first of Feb rrary. This road will be built from the Tuscaloosa county line to Car rollton and will be known as Project 1, but plans for the construction of the latter named have not been completed, in fact. the road has not been located between Carrollton and Aliceville, due to the fact that two routes were surveyed and it has not been made known which route will be established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BRANDON OFF FOR CAPITAL.

Governor William W. Bran don, accompanied by Mrs. Brandon, left Saturday afternoon at S:l2 O clock for Montgomery.
 He was presented with fez by the Tuscaloosa, Shrine club at the depot The club will be at the sta ton in a body to see the governor elect depart. Mrs. Brandon will also be presented with token of esteem by the Shrine club. A large crowd of citizens of this section is expect ed to be on hand to see Judge Bran don leave.
 Judge W. W. Brandon turned the affairs of the probate office over to his successor, Col Woolsey Finnell, today, and has practically completed all his plans to take up his duties as governor. Judge Brandon left the affairs of the county in good shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEW BUSINESS ROUSE.

A new business house has opened up in Cullman. Miss Emma Assel!, for several years connected with the Stiefelneyer department store here, and Mrs. Rose Hurfurth have opened a millinery establishment in the new Beyer block. Associated with them Is Miss Elizabeth Richter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
SAND RATE REDUCED

Announcement was made today at the office of the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce that the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company has been authorized to publish a rate of s5 ton on silica sand from Chi cago and territory to Mobile, The rate at the present time is s10.40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
To RuY FIRE TRUCK.

The city council met in special session here this week for the pur- pose of considering bids for an au- tomobile fire truck. The bids of va rious companies were brought up but the council adjourned without taking any definite action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEw. HEALTH OFFICER

Dr. H. c. McRea, who has been se- lected to succeed pr. B. F. Austin. as Morgan county's health officer. Sat- urday became attached to the office. He will be given an opportunity to familiarize himselt with the work of the health unit before the departure of Dr. Austin. who plans to assume his duties as Madison county health officer about February 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
GETS FEDERAL Jon

Ernest Garrett. who has been dep- uty circuit clerk for St. Clair for the past few years, and who recently managed the campaign for his father, James M. Garrett, who was a can ddate for probate judge of this county. has secured position in the United States court at Birmingham and will leave soon for the Magic City with his family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
HOWARD IS NEW JUDGE OF PROBATE IN ELMORE

WETUMPKA, Ala. Jan. 13.-(Spe- cial. l.)-Probate Judge-elect c. H. Howard will assume the duties of the office Monday to which the people ot Elmore county overwhelmingly elected him and Judge L. c. Smith who has administered the affairs o the county for the past years, will retire to private life,
 Captain Bonnie Huff has been ap- pointed as chief clerk in the probate office by Judge Howard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEW RATE ON FISH

The Southeastern Express company has announced a reduction in the ex- press charge on fish between Mobile and Birmingham. The new rate will be s1l4 while the former one was sl.25 The new rate will become ef- fectiye at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
ARNoLD-WALDROP

Miss Madge Waldrop of Hanover and Harmon G. Arnold of Walco were united in marriage at the Methmodist parsonage Thursday eve- ming. Rev. A. H. Majors perform ing the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
OFFICERS ELECTED

The Farmers and Merchants bank of Ashville held their annual meeting Tuesday and elected the following officers; w. A. Beason, president; B. M Teague, vice president, and U. H. Prickett, cashier. The state ment as shown at the close of busi- ness foI the year 1923 showed total resources of s104,O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
LIBRARY GETS BOOKS.

The public library here was the recipient of 40 volumes of standard works today the gift of Mrs. Bonham of Birmingham. These books were a part of the extensive library of the late Miss Annie Stillman of Tus- caloosa. Mrs. Bonham, who is a niece of Miss Stillman, fell heir to the property and she presented them in honor of Miss Stillman to the library,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BANK ELECTS OFFICERS.

At the annual directors meeting of the First National bank last night all of the old officers were re-elect- ed as follows President, Frank M. Moody; vice president. Adolph c. Cade; active vice president. J. C.. Parsons; cashier. Charles M. Max
 well, Jr.; assistant cashiers. C.. O. Hayslett and Edgar Phifer. MT. Moody has been president of the bank since 1920. having succeeded his late father, Senator Frank S. Moody. He was also president of the Ala bama Bankers association in 1911 and 1912. and has for many years filled various positions with the First National bank. He is well known throughout this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BUILDING SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL AT. AL KAN DER CITY
Sixty-five Bed Institution Is Nearing Completion --Avon- dale Mills School Being
 Erected

ALEXANDER CITY, January 13.- (Special.)-The beginning cf the new year finds much building in progress in Alexander City. At the Avondale Mills a handsome school building, costing more than $30,000, is just being completed. which provides for class rooms, kindergarten, gym nasium, rest room, public auditorium and otaer features found in first class school buildings.
 The Alexander City Manufacturing company is completing It's large new brick home, which is about to prove to be toe small before 1t Is fully completed, cn account of the rapid growth of the business of the sash and door factory. This concern start ed just few years ago In a small building, employing only few men. 1t has outgrown it's old quarters and is moving into a large brick building and now has large pay roll. the majority of whom are skilled workmen, making show cases, doors and windows of as high class as can be found in the south.
 The Russell hospital, a 65-bed in- stitution. is also fast nearing com pletion and when finished. will be one of the most up-to- o-date hospitals in the state. It will have every facil- ity for taking care of any and all kinds { patients that may be brought to it. It is one of the handsomest buildings in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
ACCEPTS DEMOPoLIs CALL

Rev J. $. Lack. who has been pas- tor of a group of Presbyterian churches in this county for a, little more than a year, has rendered his resignation to the congregations and will leave on February for De- mopolis, where he has accepted call to the Presbyterian church of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
HOY SCOUT HoNoREp.

Jack Mcclure has been made, first senior patrol leader in the Black Warrior district Boy Scouts of America. This is the highest honor that can be given member and he was promoted from first star Boy Scouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BOYS BAND AT FELL CITY BEING ORGANIZED

FELL CITY. Ala, Jan. 13.-(Spe- cial)-Mr. Floid. the new band director of the Gertrude Conner band, is organizing boys band. The band has been organized for about two years but has not been rehearsing for the past month or two on ac- count of not having band direc- tor, but is now holding regular prac- tices and learning some new music. The band received ship ment of new horns last Wednesday and is now well equipped with instruments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
FIRM DISSOLVED

The mercantile firm of Craft & Day at Aliceville has been dissolved. MT. Clarence Craft purchasing the interests. of MT. D. F. Day and will continue the business at the same location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
ITO ORGANIZE BAND.

Dudley H. McCosh is here to or ganize a new band for Cullman. This band will be organized at the Cath olc church hall in Cullman on We'd nesday January IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
PHoTocRAPHING PLANT

The Avondale Mills are having a photograph portfolio made of the various points of interest about their properties here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BAND FOR INAUGURAL

Alexander City will be largely rep resented at the inauguration of Gov ernor Brandon. as this place has been Brandon stronghold for some time. The Russell Mills band and drum corps, consisting of 41 pieces. will go to Montgomery to take part in the parade and other exercises incident to the inauguration. This band is one of the best in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
REPAIR FIRE PLUGs

The city is having the fire plugs repaired and put in first-class order. Investigations are also being made into the planned extension of the present water system to the outlay ing districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
DIRECT FARM DRIVE.
sELECTs DEPUTY.

Percy Dawson, sheriff-elect of Dallas county. who will enter upon the duties of his office January 15. stated that he had selected D. D Martin of Evansville to be one of the deputies on his staff. O. c. Berry as previously announced, will act as chief dsputY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT NAMED IN FL MORE COUNTY

WETUMPKA. Ala. Jan. 13.-(Spe- cial. .)-The Fillmore county board of education has appointed Prof. c. R. Welden to the office of county su- perintendent of education to fill the unexpired term of Prof. G. H. How ard, the newly elected probate judge, who goes into office on this date. Professor Welden Is native Elmore countian. having been born and reared near Titus,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
WINS AUTOMoRgLE

The original number. 70S0 winning the Ford car in the big prize drawing contest put on by L. R. Robson & Bro, was not presented within the set time limit and on Monday aft ernoon, the car was presented to Miss Mae Perkins, who held the next number above. Miss Perkins Is a sister of Postmaster F. D. Perkins or this office and is assistant clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEW RAILROAD CONDUCTOR

change in conductors on the Ala bama Northern railway became ef- fective this week when c. A. Hobbs resigned his position as conductor to accept an appointment as chief deputy sheriff of Clay county. He is sue ceeded by Conductor c. w. Mackey. who served the road in the capacity of conductor several years ago while it was being operated as branch of the Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
JUDGE VERT INVITESl TWIN-CIN VETERANS TO BRUNSWICK STEWi
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Albany Ala, Jan. 13

Members of the Morgan county post of the American Legion will en- joy Brunswick stew January 25 at Linger Longer Lodge, country home of Judge Thomas W. Vert, post com mander. The invitation extended by Judge Vert to the legion to hold it's next meeting at his country home was accepted Tn rsday night, when members of the post enjoyed ban quet at local hotel.
 At the meeting on January 25 an invitation will be extended to Gen. R. D. Steiner, department commander, and other state officials of the or ganization to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BISHOP M,DowELL BREACHES

Large crowds were present Thurs day evening at St. Johns Episcopal church. when Bishop Coadjuter Me Dowell delivered his first sermon here since being elevated to his pres ent position by the Alabama church. Following his sermon Bishop Me- Dowell was the guest of honor at an informal reception at the home of Mir. and Mrs. F. F. Tidwell on Jackson street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEwsPAPER ExPANDs

The Pell City News building Is be- ing enlarged and Mir. White hopes to improve his paper. although he has had good one for the past few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
HOLD POULTRY SHOW

On yesterday the initial poultry show of the members of the Lime stone County Farm Bureau association was held in the court house yard here. This show of all breeds of poultry being raised by Limestone countians was well attended and was a marked success. There were prizes offered the raisers by the as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEW BUS LINE.

bus line has been established between Greensboro and Tuscaloosa serving Sawyervilis. Melton, Akron, Cypress, Moundville, Hulls and Tay- loryille. A trip is made every day, including Sunday. Visitors will be given three hours in the city, afford ing matrons plenty of time to do their shopping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
GETS COUNTY JOB

James H. Graham, who for sev- eral years has been license inspec- tor for this district, has resigned for the purpose of accepting a po- sition with the probate judge of Cullman county. MT. Graham will go to Cullman at one, 1t Is under stood. to take up the duties in the probate judges office. Mir. Graham, for many years prior to his appoint ment as inspector, was chief clerk in the probate office here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
FARM nuREAu MEETS.

An important meeting of the Tus- caloosa Farm bureau was held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to- today and anual reports were made by the various officers and commit tees of the organization. Talks were made by J. E. Kernachan, president of the Farm Bureau Cotton Market association; Roy c. Bishop. secre- tary y-manager of the state farm bu- reau; Frank M. Moody and Henry A. Jones' J. Vollier Foster swas re- elected president of the organization and other officers elected were as follows: George A. Peters, vice pres ident; W. F. Osborne, secretary treasurer, and R. c. Let's, corre- spending secretary. Fourteen direc- tors were also elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
ATHENS SELLS $20,000 i IN BONDS TO ERECT ADDITION TO SCHOOL
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD AfI,ana Ala Ian I2

Yesterday the city council took up the matter of disposing of s2o,000 worth of city school bonds. and finally of Birmingham and Nashville, Tenn. This sale of bonds was made for the purpose of adding another wing to the building. which will be placed on the west side of the structure. It is expected that the work will soon be begun on this addition and when completed Athens will be in keeping with any town in the state along the city public school line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
SPECIAL TRAIN TO BE| RUN FROM SELMA TOI BRANDON INAUGURAL

SELMA, Ala, Jan. 13.-(Special) J. The Western railway announced to- day that they would run special from Selma Monday to accommodate the crowds who will want to attend the inaugural ceremonies, the train leaving Selma at 7:45 and arriving at Montgomery at 9:15 o'clock Mon day morning. A rate of one and one half fares for the round trip will be gievn. The parade, it Is announced. will begin promptly at II o'clock Int special train will not make the return trip, but the regular train, which leaves Montgomery at S:30, will be used.
 Extra coaches will be put on this train for the use of the excursion ists, the train returning getting here at the scheduled hour of 10:10 D. m. It is understood that hundreds of the admirers of Plain Bill' will go over from Selma and points in western Alabama to see him induct- ed into office.
 DIRECT FARM DRIVE.
 Clifton Kirkpatrick of Cahaba was today appointed general direc- tor of the big membership drive being launched in Dallas county by the farm bureau, under the auspices of the state bureau, the object of the drive being to secure 400 new names to the membership roster. Those who will be associated with Mir. Kirkpatrick in the organization work will be J. R. Suter of Massllon, N. D. Sturdivant of Berlin and pr. T. M. Martin of Plantersville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
UNDERGRADUATES MEET

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National bank of Wetumpka was held on January g.. The presidents report showed a highly prosperous condition of the affairs of the bank. All the officers were reelected.
 FARM BOYS TO VISIT CAPITAL
 H. M. Lewis, Fillmore county agent. and Prof. A. Carnes, connected with the Agricultural school at We tumpka, will take number of El- more county boys to Montgomery on Tuesday. January "a to visit farm bureau headquarters.
The Washington times., 1923-09-14
THREE ARE INJURED IN
b. C. TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Mrs. Charles A. Mann, forty-five.
Of is crescent street, Takoma Park,
ID. c., was treated at the Elmer
gency Hospital last night for slight
injuries received when she was run
down by an automobile at Fifteenth
street and New York avenue. After
being treated Mr.. Mann was taken
to her home. 81
Three-year-oId Paul Hinsley, sc g
street northwest, was knocked down
by an automobile operated BY Ed
ward d. Ardinger; 1898 Summit
place northeast, at First and g
streets northwest. The lad had sew
eraI teeth knocked out and he also
suffered bruises Of the face. He
was taken to the sibiey Hospital;
Thrown from his bicycle by the
IMPACT of q collision with an auto
mobile at Sixteenth and 8 STREETS
northwest, John d. Bearsley, fs'uf-
teen. of 1926 Park road ny rtn-
west. was injured in the rigw- leg
and ankle and was treated at the
Garfield Hospital.