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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
IMPAIR

According to a London magistrate. a motorist should have at least 13 months experience of driving before being allowed to negotiate the busy streets of a city. Even then it is hardly fair on those pedestrians who have had 20 or 30 years experience of walking ng.-Punch, London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
WINS SCHOLARSHIP

Willard Crumpton of Columbiana has been awarded the scholarship in voice culture given by Mrs. Harry N. Evans, director of music at the University of Alabama. This is MT. Crumpton's second year at the uni versity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
BUY CONTROL IF THREE THEATRES IN CITY DECATUR
Large Sum To Be Spent In Making Improvements
 To PlayhouSes
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU ] THE GE-HERALD
 Decatur. Ala. Oct. 1


 The interests of H. B. Cagle in To- cal amusement enterprises have been sold to sudekum Brothers of Nash vile, Tenn, it was announced Mon day. The Cagle interests formally controlled the Star, Delite and Prin- cess theatres here. The Sudekum company, which already operates a number of houses in Tennessee and Kentucky, will buy other Alabama theatres, 1t is said. A. R. McRae, who came here last winter as man. ager of the Masonic theatre. which has since closed, will be the Alabama manager for the Sudekum, which operates under the name of the Cres- cent Amusement company. No an- nouncement was made of the sale price involved in the transaction. It was stated that a large sum will be spent immediately in making im- provements of the local houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
JERSEYS ARRIVE
Registered Cows To Be Distributed Among Lee County Farmers

OPELIKA, Ala, Oct. 1.-(Special Leased Wire "A carload of register ed Jersey cows bought in Tennessee by L. G. Wells, county farm demon strStion agent, for the farmers of Leo county, arrived here Sunday in fine condition. They are the prettiest bunch of milk cows ever seen here. They were delivered to tho pur- chasers Monday. So much enthusi- asm and interest were shown over these cows that it Is stated another carload will probably be ordered soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
RECEIVES HIGH HONOR

Frank c. Baird. for several years a star on the football, basketball and baseball teams at the Cullman coun- ty high school, and who is at present playing on Bully Vandergrafs fresh- man team at the University of Ala bama, has had the highest honor con ferred upon him that is possible for a freshman to receive At the first meeting of the freshman class, he was elected class president by an overwhelming majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
EpUcATIoN BOARD TO MEET

The annual meeting of the state
 board of education will be held be- ginning Tuesday at 10 a. m. at the capitol Action is expected at this
 meeting looking to early opening of the Daphne Normal school. No fac uRy has been provided for this school, the board of education hav- ing recommended some time ago that it be closed. but the appropriation was continued by the gislature, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
STABBED TO DEATH
Boy And Brother. Wounded, Found
 Lying Beside Highway

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 1.-lSpeclal Leased Wire )-Attacked in the darkness as they were riding on the highway between Mcintosh and Hawthorne, Washington county Sat Erday night, l.. J. Sellers, about IS years old, was stabbed to death and his younger brother, M. Sellers, was seriously wounded, according to in- formation received in Mobile today from that section. John Williams. a Yeeng man, a resident of Sunflower, Ala, has been arrested and is now in jail at Chatom in connection with the case. according to the report.
 The dead boy and his brother. who was badly wounded, were found on the road near their automobile about daylight Sunday morning. it Is said. The younger boy had fainted from loss of blood, and was unable to leave the scene to get assistance. The motive for the attack on the young men is not known.
 If the earth were a ball of ice 1t would melt in about 15 minutes 1T placed next to the sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
THREE STILLS DESTROYED

Three 300 gallon stills were de- stroyed in Lee county during the last week end, one man arrested, and 1000 gallons of beer poured out, ac- cording to reports received at head quarters of the state law enforce- ment department today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
HIGHWAY COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY
Tentative Date Of Session Is An nounced By Members
 STATE CAPITAL RCRFAU1
 THE AGE-HERAID
Montgomery. Ala, Oct. 1 ]

The first meeting of the state highway commission will probably be held Monday. October &. J. H. Scruggs and J, F. Suttle, associate members of the new commission, were at the capitol today and it was stated following their visit that the commission will in all probability, meet October 8, though this could not be definitely announced in the ab- sence of the chairman, John A. Rog- CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
COITRT IS CONVENED

County court convened for the Co., tober term Monday morning with Judge G. P. Butler presiding and Henry K. Dickinson, solicitor. The docket contains about 90 misdemea- nor cases and will require three days or more to dispose of the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
TRADERS TO MEET

Horse traders Of Walker county and adjoining counties wil meet here Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The committee has well advertised the condition and three big days are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
ENGINEER STILL ILL

A. P. Henderson, district highway engineer for the state highway de- partment, is still critically Ill at a local hospital where he was taken following an automobile accident on the Bee Line highway when it is feared he received internal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
PASTOR RESIGNS

At a meeting of the Presbyterian church Sunday morning the resigna- ton of the pastor, pr. w. Bruce Doyle, was formally accepted. Dr. Doyle, by reason of failing health, rendered his resignation several days ago. He is at present in hospital in North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02

Rev. J. E. Weaver, we'll known Baptist minister, who died Sunday at his home here, was laid to rest Monday in the family cemetery near Blue Springs, this county. Rev. Weaver had resided here about 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
DIRECTORS TO MEET
MINISTER IS BURIED

Directors of the Chamber of Com merce will hold an important meet ing Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02

Native villages of Africa have been visited and torn to pieces by ele- plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
Recovers From Group

selection of president and faculty and the opening of the school is ex pected soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
FIRE PREVENTION IRGED

Dr. John W. Abercrombie, state superintendent of education. in a statement today called attentloon to the need of fire prevention work in public schools. and suggested a ten tative program to be carried out in the schools of the state during fire prevention week, October 7-13, inclu- sive. He recommends in the pro- gram a talk by the teacher, or prln- cipal. practical advice including fire alarm instruction by a fireman, the fire chief preferred, showing of trial by fire" a moving picture available from the national board of fire un derwriters; reading of an essay Cn fire prevention; fire prevention on the quiz and fire drill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02

picked. Cotton is selling for 2S cents per pound, but in hopes of a higher price buyers are holding their cotton.
 One carload of linters was shipped and 60 bales of cotton were sold to the New Canebrake cotton mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02

A lion rarely appears in the open during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
Cut This Out-It Is Worth Money

Send this ad and ten cents to Foley & Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive a ten cent bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR for Coughs. Colds. and Group, also free sample packages of FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS for Backache, Rheu- matic Pains, Kidney and Bladder trouble. and FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS for nstipation and Bill iousncss. These wonderful remedies have helped millions of people. Try them! Sold Everywhere.-Adv.
 Egg lay1ng or a hen is registered by a meter carried on it's back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
SUP PREME COURTS OCTOBER TE RIM |S BEGUN AT CAPITAL
Hearing Of Arguments Before Tribunal Will Not Begin
 Till November 12
STATE CAPITAL RUHEAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

Hearing Of cases before the su- preme court of Alabama and court of appeals will begin November 12, when the call or divisions of the state for such hearing will begin. The October term of the court began Monday, but it was announced that hearings of arguments before the court will not begin until Novemb ber 12, although decisions by the court may be expected in cases now pend ing before that date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02

Agriculturally, the Hawaiian Is- lands are among the richest In the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
bESSEMER TAXES STEPS TO ORGANIZE MUNICIPAL B A N ]
Instructor Will Be Furnished For Those Who Wish
 To Join
8ESSEMER BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD |
Bessemer, Ala, June ?


 A meeting of musicians will be held Tuesday evening at the Cham Der of Commerce when a municipal band will be organized The meet ing is to be held at 7:30 o'clock and all musicians and others who are in terested in the formation of such an organization have been asked to at tend. George Bowen and Jap Bryant are taking the initiative in this movement, which will be backed by all civic organizations. according to number of people who are inter- ested in the formation of the band
 The movement to form a munich pal band grew out of the recent Me morial Day celebration when the committee in charge of furnishing music or this occasion was unable to obtain a band.
 The Y. M. C. A. band composed of boys, will be invited to join the pro- posed organization. but the purpose of the Tuesday evening meeting will be to bring out the adult musicians of the city who are not already af- filiated with some other musical or ganization. Beginners will also be welcomed and an instructor will be employed to give lessons on all in- StrlImeQtS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ALUMNI ELECT OFFICERS

Henry Sweet was elected president and Lucille Lytle secretary of the Eessemer High School Alumni asso- citation at it's banquet held Friday evening at 6:30 in the high school lunch room. The new president is q student at Auburn and a high school graduate of several years ago. Flu gene Hawkins of Birmingham served efficiently as president during the past year. and Friday evening turned the office over to his successor. Miss LYtle is employed at the high school in the principals office, and in that capacity will be able to further her duties as secretary in thorough manner
 The enthusiasm of the class of '22 was one of the features of the affair Friday night. Another interesting feature was the presence of several daughters, who were more recent the classes from '23 down to '96 stood up when their numbers were called and gave the participants a real idea of the long and honorable history of their alma mater. Many of the college students were present on the occasion and the college spir- it and rivalry were much in eV1- dcnce It was announced by Dr. l.. l.. Vann during the evening that the beard of education invited the alum nj association to hold it's next ban quet in the new high school, which will be completed by next term. Dr. T. c. Donald and Dr. E. w. McNeil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CHuRCH SERVICES

Rev Roy Chandler will fill the pulpit at the South Highlands Bap- tist church Sunday morning, having for his morning topic Gods Bless ings, His Incentives, to Faith and Endeavor," The subject for the eve ming will be: Hearing Gods Voice. The Junior B. Y. P. U. will meet at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon. while the senior and intermediate B. Y. r. U. vii meet at o'clock. The woman Missionary union will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the church:
 "Destruction and Constructor will be the theme of the morning service at the First Methodist church, with Rev. B. T. Waites flll- ing the pulpit. In the evening pr. Waites will deliver lecture on the Holy Land. ,,,
 The pastor. Rev. F. F. Corley. Will fill the pulpit at the First Christian church Sunday. the morning topic being: "The Christian The subject of the evening sermon will be Ihe Parisees and the Publican
 Rev. G. H. Montague will preach at the Church of God Sunday morning. his topic being: The Relation of Faith and Feeling" The topic of the evening sermon will be Things that Accompany Salvation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. VANCE HOSTESS

Mrs. J. R. Vance was hostess to nur1bar of friends this week, compli- menting Miss Gage Morton and Miss Eva Neal Porter, two members ot this years graduating class of the high school. The house was attrac- lively decorated in spring flowers, and punch was served on the porch by Misses Josephine Vance, Fannie Morton and Avelyn Porter, and AZ was played during the afternoon. The hostess served an ice course with cake to the following guests: Misses Gage Morton. Eva Neal Por- ter, Lucille Hammer, Margaret Ran dle, Etta ,Nye Malone, Rebecca Will liamson, Bessie Jones, Sadie Ken nedy. Onie Gibson. Iris Harris Will lie Pitts. Cecil Pitts, Roma Anderson, Frances Anthony. Pauline Terrell and Ryrda Crotwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CRowE SCHOOL RECITAL

The Grove School of Music will present it's punpils in recital Mon day evening, June 4. at the high school auditorium. An interesting program will be carried out by the following young folks:
 Claudia Mae Smith, Hazel Seals, Julia Barrett, Katherine Boswell, Vivien Kendrick, Ida Elizabeth Millar, Lillian Boykin, Tolbert Griffin. Will lie Mae Warner, Sybil Green. Iris Wal ton, Richard Bolin, Edna Ruth Cam terberry, Misses Frances Mingea and Frances Keith, Miss Alice Kirk Miss Dorothy Childress. Miss Eleanor Me Neil, Miss Frances Mingea. Miss Xavier Keen and Fannie Grace Bailey, Miss Blanche Johnson, Miss Olive Hathaway, Miss Blanche Johnson. Miss Jack Porter Miss Dorothy White, Miss Pattie Haney, Miss Net tie Ross, Miss Estelle Greet, Miss Olive Hathaway, Miss Helen R\i, Miss Fannie Grace Bailey. Miss Bes- sic Davis Moorer Mis- France Keith, iss Mae Baer Miss Estelle Greet, Miss Margaret Waller. Miss Mae Baer, Miss Sara Baty, Miss Iris Lehman, Miss Evelyn Porter. Miss Linnie Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
II. ID. C. MEETING

The meeting of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy for the month of June will be held on June 12 at the home of Mrs. w. T. Wilson. Mrs. A. D. Holmes will be in charge of the program, and Tennessee will be the topic of study for this meeting. Roll call will be answered by extracts from the life of Jeffer- son Davis, and other interesting features will be carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
wouAN,s MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Woman's Missionary society or the Bethlehem church met this week with Mrs, J, B. Thomas at her home at Dolomite Mrs. D. w. Brown con ducted the devotional and an inter- esting business session was carried out. The society will hold special meeting at the church Tues- day afternoon at 230 o'clock, when matters of business will come up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CIRCLE HOSTESS

Circle meetings will be held Mon day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock by the Woman's Missionary union of the First Baptist church, with the fol- lowing as hostesses; Circles No. and No. 2, Mrs. Charles Brownrigg; Circle No 3, Mrs. T. G. Gwin; Circle No. 4, Mrs. John Perkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

There will be a special meeting of the Bessemer district B. Y. r. U. on Thursday evening, June z, at the First Baptist church. All officers and members are urged to attend this meeting, as there will be many matters of business to be discussed.
 It is urged that all officers of the Bessemer district unions attend and submit reports of the activities Of their organization during the past month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISS GwIN ENTERTAINED

Miss Ivy GWin, bride-to-be, WH6 delightfully."- entertained at kitchen shower at the high school Thursday afternoon by Miss Ethel York. Mlsc Gwin will marry l.. B. White dur ing June. -in interesting contest, consisting of embroidering tea towels, was held, the prize being awarded to Miss Grace Moreland. An ice course with cake was served, and many useful gifts were presented by a large number of guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
NULL DIETARY SOON

Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Leonard enter tained Thursday evening in compli- ment to MT. and Mrs. Joe Lacey, who will lyeave soon for Florida, where they will make their home. Bridge was played, and the prizes were awarded Mrs. Herscel Wilson, Mrs. Herbert Smith and Howard Mussey and were presented to the honor guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB

The Fortnightiy club was enter : tained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Herbert smith at Woodward. This was the last meeting Of the year. and plans were made at thls meeting to take up the extension course of the University of North Carolina during the coming year. There was a good attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FOR BRIDE AND GRoOM-ELECT

Miss Marie Jones and IT. Ed"1h Guy. whose marriage will take place this month, were charmingly enter- tained this week by Mrs. Tom Coch- ran and Miss Maude Odom at tho home of the former The house was tastefully arranged in spring flowers and bridge was played. A poetry con- test proved amusing, the prizes pe- ing awarded Mrs. H. P. Llpscomo ana Mrs. Odom, and were in turn present. ed to the hOnoreeS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
woODwARD BRIDGE CLUB

The Woodward Bridge club was de- lightfully entertained by Mrs. M. J. Lee this week. Mrs. Joe Lacey was the guest of honor, and there were a number of members present. Bride was played and the high score prize was won by Mrs. Howard Mussey while the honoree was also awarded handsome gift. A salad course with tea was served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

Vann will give their annual recita. at the studio on Dartmouth avenue on Thursday afternoon at $50 o'clock. There will be a number or young people to take part in the program, and they will be assisted by Miss Frances Jones, reader; Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant. Mrs. Eugene Rar- den and Mrs. Cecil Cowan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

The monthly session of the United charities and hospital board will be held at the Elizabeth hospital Mon day at 3:30 o'clock. There will be number of important business items to be considered at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ENTERTAIN FOR MISS MORTON

Mrs. J. E. Morton and Miss Sidney Morton entertained for Miss Gage Morton this week The house was at tractive in streamerS and spring flowers, carrying out a color scheme of green and white. Those present were: Miss Lucille Hammer. Miss Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE IO3

WANTED--A home in Norwood with or rooms Have a cash customer for place worth the price asked. If you want to sell see Lynn Barber with Estes R. E. X Ins. Co., 314 Woodward Bldg. Main 955.
 WILL TRADE sl,75O EQUITY IN NEW BUNGALOW FOR GOOD AUTO OR VACANT LOTS. MAIN 7217.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

garet Randle, Miss Gladys Waldror. Miss Etta Wye Malone, Miss Rebecc- Williamson, Miss Fannie Morton, Miss Sidney Morton and the honoree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CAMP CHIPPEWA TO OPEN

Camp Chippewa will De openeu Tuesday, June 12. for the summer season, with a large number of Boy Scouts in attendance. All scouts are eligible to attend the opening event at the camp if they make applica- tion to R. l.. Coons at the Carnegie library before the encampment opens.
 This will be the most interesting outing of the summer season. and 1t is certain that there will be large number of boys to make the trip. The total cost for the weeks outing will be held down to s4, including all necessities, and most interesting program is to be carried out.
 The Boy Scout organization will hold tests at the camp for first an second grade scouts,, and also Tor merit badges. The rating of the troops and their members Will be established through these tests, and it is urged that all boys III interested ia in this phase of the work get In touch with their troop officials prior to leaving for the camp.
 There will be many athletic events during the encampment, and a mo- tor truck will be provided to take the luggage out to camp, provided II is left at scout headquarters before Tuesday.
 HJEYTOWN DARACA VISITORS
 The HueytOWn Baraca class VIII attend the First Presbyterian Sun day school Sunday morning in body as the guests of the mems class Of the latter church. This is the first of series of interdenominatlona visits which are planned by the mems classes of this section, and will attract considerable attention among all churches for this reason
 Last Sunday delegation from the Presbyterian church, composed of j.. P. Drum and w. K. Schantz, visited the Baraca class of the Hueytown Baptist church and extended the in- vitation, which was enthusiastically accepted. The Hueytown class will make an effort to have every mem" Der present at the joint meeting, and an interesting program is to be car ried out.
 Bob Coons, the teacher of the mems class. has returned from North Carolina, where he was called on account of the illness of his father, and will direct the program. A spe- cial musical program will be rem dered and the meeting is to take place at the regular Sunday school hour.
 MUSIC PUPILS RECITAL The music pupils of Mrs. L. L..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

HOMES-We have customers for homes In all parts of Birming ham; list your prop erty with us: we will give results Montgomery R. E. & lns. Co.,. 21v N 2lst St. Main SOIL. WANT to hear from owner having farm for sale; give particulars and lowest price. John J. Black, Chippewa Falls asir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
SPECIAL B. Y. F. U. MEETING

of the board of education were also present with Dr. Vann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

From cottage. good repair new roof elegant lot. 75x190; block of cars. Fountain Heights; s5,O0O terms arranged; formerly $I000. H. D. Smith 401 Farley Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

MUSIC PUPILS RECITAL The music pupils of Mrs. l.. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

IIIONSb1 I ALA.-o-fOOn DunEaIOW, IarEe front and back porches. sla acres fertile land suitable for straw berries; house on corner lot, near schools and railroad station; price $500. terms. Address N-95, Age Herald.
 WEST END BUNGALOW-All conven- fences. screened; nice electric fixtures. concrete driveway to garage; S1,20U cash. balance easy payments. owner leaving city. W. F. Shel. ZOOS 1st Ave. AVONWOOD-6- ROOM BUNGALOW S5,250. BROOM BUNGALOW, $4,750. MAIN 72l7.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-06-21

Some immigration rulings seem tc indicate that an intelligence tes might be a good thing all around