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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS

A nice sum of money has been ap- propriated for the improvement of both the high and grammar schools at this place, and work will com mence at an early date. The big dormitory will also undergo changes for better facilities in handling the large prospective number of board ing students the coming year. Pro lessor Cassady, the new principal of the high school, seeks one of the largest enrollments In the history of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
ROAD CONTRACTS LET

The public high commission this week let contracts in this county for the maintens of the Goodwater- Sylacauga road in Coosa, to Ellis Blackman, and the turnpike road from Rockford to the Talladega line with short exception. to w, |, McEWen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
DIR, sHOFNER PREACHEs

MILLRY, Ala, July 2S.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Dr. Shofner, presi- dent of Downing institute at Brew ton. occupied the pulpit at the Meth odist church Sunday. Rev. J. A. Whit = sitt of Georgiana is assisting the pastor in a ten-day revival here. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
STATE HIGHWAY COMPLETED

The splendid highway from Mon roeville to Little River, a distance of 40 miles, is nearing completion. This important link connects the Selma Camden road with Monroeville on the north and Mobile and Pensacola roads on tho south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
LET CHURCH CONTRACT

The Methodist congregation through their building committee has let the contract for the building of their new church. The structure will be of brick, trimmed with stone and when completed will represent an ex- penditure of about $40.000. The Charles W. Hall Construction com pany of Birmingham are the contrac- tors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
LOWE TO OPEN COURT

The Morgan county court will con- vene on August IS. 1t was announced today by Judge w. T. Lowe, The court will take up the civil docket and will remain In session until the more pressing cases are cleared up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
CROP CONDITIONS GOOD

The cotton crop of Monroe county is far above the average. However, boil weevils are doing great damage and only hot dry weather for week or two will save the staple. Corn and other crops are also in very good shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
ADULT SCHOOLS UNDER WAY

The second summer term of adult schools in Tuscaloosa county is well under way with thoroughly organ ized corps of teachers and the en- rollment bids fair to reach the 400 mark by the first of the month. Sev- eral pupils, more than 70 years of age, are in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
WANTS BIGGER PENSIONS

Capt. c. M. D. Lowery of Valley Head. commander of Camp Estes, Confederate veterans, Is in Mont gomery this week in the interest of the bills now before the legislature for increasing the pensions of Con- federate veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MrvHoDIsTs GIVE PICNIC

The Methodist Sunday school gave I moonlight picnic at Grimes Lakes Tuesday night. The class of Jeff McCord won tho contest that has been in progress several months for attendance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
CROPS LOOK WE'LL

Crops in Morgan county now are in splendid condition, as an average. according to well-known planters, rainfall this spring, which made planting late, has not proven as dam aging as at first feared. Crops in many sections were declared to be Of the record variety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
NAME PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

The Albany High school alumni as- sociation has named the following committees. to handle the publicity for the s75,000 bond issue to be voted on in August: Mrs. KimbalI B. Jones, Carlyse Buck, Robert Jervis, Bea- tric Lee, Mildred Chunn, Josephine Sewell and Robert Warren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
REV. TURNER HONOREn

Rev. Herman l.. Turner. pastor of the Columbia Avenue Presbyterian church. Sheffield. has been elected moderator of the synod of the U. $. A. Presbyterian church in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
IRA BARNES DIES

Ira Barnes who made his home be- tween Oxford and DeArmonsville until few weeks ago, died Friday at Tuscaloosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
TO HOLD FARMERS, SCHOOL

The program for holding the far mers' school at the Boy Scout camp. 12 miles from Tuscaloosa, August 14. 15, 16, is being prepared and will be announced in a few days. The club boys will be given lectures and instruction in farming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
GET HEAVY SENTENCE

J. 1T. Toby was fined Sl00 and cost and sentenced to serve three months at hard labor at the regular session of the county court Saturday on a charge of violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
PLAN TRADE DAY

The first Trade Day" to be held by the Fort Payne Trades Day &C., sociation. recently organized by the Ciyitan club, will be held In Fort Payne on Monday, August 6, and thousands of people are expected to be in Fort Payne on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
GuARnSMEN To ENTRAIN

Capt. R. A. BurIeson announced to- day he would lead the Hartselle cav airy troop to the state encampment, beginning August 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
OPENS NEW HOME
Whitfield Residence Converted By
 pr. SaNaEe

DEMOPOLIS, Ala, July 2S.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-The Whitfield residence here has been purchased and remodeled into a modern hos pital building by pr. Thomas C. Savage of Mobile. The Whitfield family, Mrs. Rose Bush, F. M. Blan- ton and other Demopolis citizens have lew institutionSswill be open to all Iurgeons and physicians of Demopo- lis and surroundihg territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MRS. HAYES DIES

Mrs. M. Hayes, Sz. died at the home of her son, Morgan Hayes, on Thirty first avenue, Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. The body was shipped to Lawley, Ala, Saturday afternoon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
ERECT C0TTO% wAHEHousn

TALLADEliA, Ala, July 2S-(Spe- cial)-Roberson Bros. Cotton Co. of Anniston have begun erection of a 2,000-bale capacity cotton warehouse here. Work will be completed by September 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
ROAD TO DAM BUILT

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. July 2S.- Especial. )-Work has been complet ed on the road from Cherokee Bluffs to Alexander City. The Alabama Power company is to build it's $10,000, 900 dam across the Tallapoosa at Chero- kee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
JUDGE FINNELL RACK

Judge Woolsey Finnell returned Saturday from Camp Bragg, where he has been attending the encamp- ment of the engineers officers train ing corps. Judge Finnell was a colo mel In the engineers during the World war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
REVIVAL SERVICES

Sunday revival services begin at Goodwa ter Baptist church with Rev J. J. Taylor of Jasper doing the IroachinE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
WILL MOVE TO TAMPA

G. A. VanDiver. a citizen of about 30 years, with his family are ar ranging to make Tampa, Fla. their future home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
BOIL WEEVILS THRIVE
Very Little Being Done About It
 In Hale

GREENSBORO, Ala, July B. Especial. )-The recent cool rainy spell produced a crop of boil weevil that is going to do irreparable dam age to the cotton crop, experienced to combat this evil. Some farmers are using poisons. The few who have used Hill's mixture think they have been repaid for their trouble and ex- pense by the results. While those who have used homemade poisAns think that they have solved the pfVb- iem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
TO ERECT BUNGALOW

c. F. Bedford, local contractor, has been awarded a contract by F. L. Yam of this city to build for him a bungalow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
LEGISLATURE FAILS TO PASS IMPORTANT THREE WEEKS
Hc ln Albany During 1923 Wu $5OOO

 Barbour county house which will be erected Eua take
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Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
WEST THOMPSON

Mrs. Carrie Montville k the guest of relatives here this week
 Mrs. Bousqaet and two children are confined to their home by illness.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Miner have moved into the Betsey Rivers house.
 Mir and Mrs William Lamont are visiting James Lamont and family this week
 Harry Coville was the recipient of nice May-hasket on Wednesday evening
 N E. Flanagan of Boston passed the weekend with W. ?. Flanagan and family.
 Frank Malaga and family of Woon- socket spent Sunday with George l.. Malaga and family.
 The union memorial services are to be held Sunday at the Methodist church at 2 o'clock.
 Mir and Mrs. Pratt and son spent Sunday with Mir and Mrs. Charles Knight of Thompson.
 Mrs. David Peterson and Mrs. Wal
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
WOODSTOCK

Frederick Hinriehs has returned |, Woodstock.
 Miss Leila Holt spent the weekend with her mother.
 Miss Anna Nelson visited heg parents this week.
 Miss Smith was weekend gues, at Mrs. William Lindeman's.
 Miss Mary Perley is visiting her cousin, Dr. George F. Perley.
 Miss Susan Sumner of Bristol spent the weekend with her parents.
 Walter Lindeman is home from the hospital and is able to take short rides.
 On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. F. B. Harrison gave a tea at her home for Mrs. Joseph Sprenger Of Rome. Mich.
 4 goodly number of ladies from this part of the town attended the hos pital meeting at Mrs. Aldrieh's on Wednesday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alphonse Lamothe and Mir. and Mrs. Gardner of Provi- denee were visitors al Mir. and Mrs Henry Lamothe's on Sunday
 The decorating of the soldiers graves will be done by the children of the Hill church next Sunday im- mediately after the morning service.
 Mrs. Fosdick Harrison gave an afternoon tea on Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Joseph Sprenger of Romeo, who is visiting her father and mother. Mir and Mrs. Julius Rutishauser.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
Many at Interesting Meeting

Senexet Grange, cooperating witt the school, held an open meeting in Academy hall on Wednesday evening, May l6. The meeting was opened by piano solo by Mrs. Merritt, after which an opportunity was given those present to inspect the exhibit of school work which had been arranged in the back of the hall. After the meeting was again called to order, Jolly Boys" was sung by the cnil- dren, then Russell F. Lund. supervisor of elementary agriculture in the state, spoke briefly of the work done in agriculture in schools and of the benefits derived from it. Demonstra- tions were then given by the children from the Quasset, Harrisville, Elm vale, West, Center, East, North and Valley schools, showing some phases of work which is being done in the different schools. These demonstra tions were all very we'll done; in the opinion of the judges first honors went to the Elmvale school. second Co East school, ard tkind to Harrisville school.
 The school children sang "The Flag and the Eagle"
 Miss Helena Miller, private secre- f tary to A. B. Meredith. also editor of l the paper, "Connecticut Schools. '' spoke briefly of project work in the schools.
 \ piano duet was rendered hS 1 Misses Gladys Young and Constance Williams.
 Supervisor K. D. McAlister next in troduced c B. Gentry of Storrs, whe spoke on What Vocational Agricul ture could do for Woodstock"
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs, Oscar Logan has gone to New York for d months visit.
 James Reyes has sold his farm to Mr French of Westville.
 Marvin Barrett and Merrill Healey were at home for the weekend.
 Ex-Mayor Logan of Worcester vas here recently calling upon relatives.
 The Brewster family of Jewe,t City were callers at Echo Farm on Sunday.
 Mrs Walter Williams of Worcester is spending d week with her niece, Mrs. Arthur Potter.
 Frank Skinner has bought house on School street, Webster. and will move his family there soon.
 Mrs. Thomas Mckay and three children of Norwich spent Sunday with her father, John T. Johnson.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Witter with Miss Miriam Ware attended the May Day festivities at Brown University
 Mrs. Lizzie Aldrich Dartt and hus- band. also sister, Mrs. Edna Holland and family. were visitors in town on Sunday.
 Henry B. Watts of Worcester and Leicester Mass, is spending few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. l.. W. Morgan.
 MT. and Mrs. H. W Holton. Miss Florrie Holton and Master Lucius Holton of Holden, Mass. spent Sun day with her sister, Mrs. L. w. Nor gan.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
''E.i. EAST ;lI' WOODSTOCK t

Mrs L. W Lindeman and cousin. Mrs. Addie Fenner. spent Monday in l Providence.
 Misses Sylvia May and Julia Swcn. son were recipients of bountiful May baskets last week from the pupils in their respective schools
 Memorial services will be held in the Congregational church next Sun day morning at II a. m. West Wood stock parish will unite in the service.
 Mrs Caroline Chaffee and daughter Mrs. F. A. Jordan. attended the gold en wedding of the formers brother, James Perry and wife, in Putnam last Friday.
 Burdette White and wife with friends. called on Chester E. May and wife on Sunday and viewed the apple orchard of Mir. May with its 500 trees a good many being in full bloom.
 L'Apres Midi club is arranging for very fine entertainment in Lyceum hall. Quinebaug, June D. Program by the Cadence trio of Worcester who come highly recommended.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fenner and Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Fenner of Prov idence. visited their mother. Mrs. Ad- die Fenner. last Saturday afternoon at the home of |. II. Lindeman.
 Mrs. Charles E. Bunee, Mr. and Mrs. Louis (. Bunee. Mir. and Mrs Willard Norton and daughter Myrtis, of South Manchester, spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. Everett F. May.
 Dr. E. R. Pike. daughter Sarah and Eunice, sons. Robert and Kenneth, motored to Canterbury, N. H.. recent ly to visit the formers father. Rev. Ezra Pike, who celebrated his goth birthday.
 G. A Wetherell and family and Mrs. Josephine Steere were if. East Douglas on Sunday calling on Mrs. Pamela Meek and viewing the terri tory where 50 much damage was done to woodland by the recent fire.
 Mrs. J. E. Aldrich of Maplehurst has joined the Tourists association and is ready to accommodate guests Tor the summer, week-ends or single meals. She has met with gre sue cess in the past. and is an admirable hostess. Give her call.
 Mir. and Mrs. Holland and two children and Mir. and Mrs. Dartt of Oakland. K. l., called on Mrs. F. A. Jordan and family last Sunday. The ladies were former residents of the Chandler district. daughter of the late Charles Aldrieh and wife.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
THOMPSON

E Mr. olney Brott spent the week end in town
 Mrs Dexter Elliott went Co New ] York Thursday
 i Miss Dorothy Beebe sailed on the I Aquitania on Tuesday.
 Mr. |. W. Scarborough has arrived after winter in Florida.
 Mr and Mrs. J. Y. Dart have re turned from New London
 The mass meeting held at the town hall W ednesday evening was well at tended.
 Miss Augusta Elliott will go to Westover on Saturday to visit her niece, Miss Virginia Elliott
 Mrs. Arthur Mills is in New York as the guest of Mrs. Loves, who has recently been in Thompson.
 Mrs Colcleugh was in town from Saturday until Tuesday. On June 4th she will open her house for the season.
 Sunday, May 27th, being Memorial Sunday, services appropriate to the day will be held in the Congregational church
 Recent guests staying at the Yer non Stiles are Mrs. J F. Tallman and Mrs. Hazel of Syracuse, ar cid patron of the Inn.
 Invitations have been received for the wedding in Salt Lake City on June 9th of Miss Margaret Walker ard Mir. Bartlett Wieks.
 The Women's Democratic Club of Thompson will meet Saturday after noon at o'clock with Mrs Fred A. Munyan, Thompson Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. F.. Searls have opened their house in town and will be here until their annual visit to the seashore later in the season.
 The first ball game of the season was played On Chandler's Field last Saturday afternoon. the coHtesting teams being Quinebaug and Thomp- son.
 The date of the dance at Union hall. Putnam. for the benefit of the nurses home, at which Edward Wittstein' s orchestra is to play. is Tuesday eve hing, June 26. and not on the proceed ing evening as previously enormously announced.
 Owing to the generosity of Mir Louis Ream, president of the Quinna- tisset Country Club, the little club house has blossomed out in q coat of green paint. The kitehenette has also been enlarged and other improve ments made.
 Much interest is shown in the drive for s20, 1000 for the nurses home for ] the Day Kimball Hospital. On the evening of June 2nd Miss Lila New dick of Boston will give an entertain. mcnt at the town hall for the fund Everyone will be given an opportuni l ty to buy tickets for what promises tc 1 be most enjoyable evening. If by any chance anyone should be over i looked, telephone Miss Wiley. 774=3 1 who will have tickets for sale
 Sunday was gala day at the Yer 1 non Stiles Inn. At least so people dined there. and enjoyed special dinner of fried chicken and waffle as we'll as other things An orchestra | added to the gaiety of the occasion F Among those entertaining guests weri Mir. and Mrs. Frank Decker. who hai a party of 13, Mrs. Winans Burnett nr. and Mrs. k. C. Paine and Mis Elliott Mr and Mrs. George Harri from Providence were among the ou of town people present
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
UNION

Miss Myrtle Davidson and Arthur Proulx spent Sunday in South Lyme.
 Hon John Buckley of Hartford spent the weekend at Mrs. L. Rich ards
 Mr. and Mrs. W. Palmer of Hart ford spent the weekend at the Marcy homestead
 Mir. and Mrs. Webster and grand son Donald of Enfield, Mass. are visitors of A. T. Allen.
 Thursday evening the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Har- man gave them serenade at Mrs. Eu- gene Young's. and then invited them to the town hall to a reception in their honor They received many pretty and useful presents. Refreshments of cake and coffee and lemonade were served.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Henry Burden is with Mrs. j. L. Sumner.
 Bernard Sumner and family have moved to South Woodstock.
 Mrs John Perrin and daughter Elizabeth are visiting friends in Cor ona, N. Y.
 Howard N. Frost of Brooklyn, N. Y, spent the weekend at Irving Perrin's home.
 Frank Davis and family of Central Village were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs Randall Davis.
 Mir. and Mrs. r. J. Williamson and Miss Euniee Williamson of Hartford were in town over Friday and Satur- day.
 ter Pratt entertained the Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday,
 Mr. and Mrs. James BigeiOw enter tained their nephew. Frank Weaver of New Bedford, on Thursday. Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs. Ray Allen from Danielson hung them nice May basket Wednesday evening. Mrs. Emma Beiisle and son Annie returned Friday from a months visit with relatives at Montreal and other places in Canada.
 Mir. and Mrs Edwin Austin of Worcester and Mrs. Gertrude Austin of North Grosvenordale called on friends here Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Jackson are receiving congratulations on the birth of a little son last Friday morning at the Day Kimball Hospital.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alfred St. Marie and daughter Of Putnam, Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Brayton and daughter spent Sunday with relatives in Massachu- eefte
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
". C. T. U. fia. Annual Meeting

The W. (. T. |. of Thompson held their annual press meeting in the Kings Daughters hall Thursday, May IT, with a large attendance. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Minnie Bixby, Mrs. George PiSby presided, the program being as follows.
 Opening prayer. Mrs. Jennie Rob inson, honorary president; Mother g Psalm, the 23rd Psalm; roll call hymns. Make Me q Blessing" and Winter Than Snow"
 The meeting was then given over to Mrs. Carleton, county superintendent of press work. who presented the fol- lowing program: Ladies quartet of the Union, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Fred Mills. Mrs George Bixby, Miss Edythe Woodward, who sang "ro the Res- eue"; "Origin and History of News papers," Mrs. Fred Mills; "Litera- ture,' original, contributed; For Mothers Day" four minute speech by Mrs. Carleton; music, When the Little Lost Sheep Came Home"; Lit erature of the Bible" Mrs. Miller ''An Idea for Schools" Mrs. Peck ham: duet. Mrs. Miller, Miss Wood
 
 Esther Hall; President Harding s story of how he killed his grandfa- ther's gander when a boy, Mrs. Hui l. inEt8n music, piano trio; Writers of the 17th Century; Full Particulars About the Garnalade." tread by re- questl, Mrs. Carleton; "The Press. " Mrs Leon N. Walker; "Conneetieut Civic Safety League" Mrs. Myrtle Law: "The Making of a Magazine, v Mrs. C. Soper; Publicity vs. Propa- ganda"; Work of the W. C. T. |. and Its Victories" read by Mrs Geo. Bixby; letter from State Superinten- dent, Mrs Cooley; ideas of School Boys" Miss Young; Press Work. Most Powerful of Forces" song, with violin accom- paniment; reading, "Opinions of the Governor of New York and Opinions of the Episcopal Clergy Upon the 18th Amendment and Prohibition" by Miss Blythe Woodward; reading by Mrs. Lock. wood, who was also pianist and ae- eompanist
 Mrs. Jennie Robinson, honorary president, read an excellent article upon the great fondness young Cor uelius Vanderbilt. Jr.. had for the life and work of a reporter for the New York Herald, at S30 per week. They called him "The Cub" The closing number was the Prohibition Rally Song"
 The hostesses were Mrs. Clara Mills and Edythe Woodward, who served a dainty luncheon.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
LuNueeas Rest.

A Parisan bed ul silver and wood built for an lnaian prince was oraa- mented at each corner hy large te male figure holding a fan. The weight of the princes body set mechanism in motion. which caused the faas to oeciliats
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
ones True Self.

The noblest thing you ever did. the nohiest emotion you evss felt. the deep est and most sacrificing love ever in your soul. that is your true self stilL. through all the haser life into which you have falien.-Phnlips Brookz-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
r OR M ER FURNITURE DEALERS 5 FU N [ RIAL. WILL BE HELD FRIDAY
Robert Strickland Was Citizen Of Birmingham More Than
 30 Years

Funeral services for Robert Strick- land, 54. retired furniture dealer and prominent Birmingham citizen for 32 years. who died at 4:30 o'clock from the residence, 1923 Twenty fifth street, north, at 10:3O o'clock Friday morning. Burial will be in Elmwood. Johns in charge.
 Born in Marengo county, Alabama, on June 29. 1869, MT Strickland graduated from Southern university at Greensboro, Ala, in 1890 and from the University of Kentucky in 1891. He was a member of Phi Delta The ta fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. He was married to Miss Bettie Estelle Buchanan at Greens bore on April 26, 1892;
 He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. James II. Hard Jr., and three sons, Harry McGhee and Charles Louis Strickland, all of Bir- mingham, and Robert Buchanan Strickland of Atlanta.
 Services Friday will be conducted by Rev. George R. Stuart of the First Methodist church, of which Mir. Strickland was a member, assisted Morris. Active pallbearers are r. w. Dixon, J. l.. Strong, B. II. Cooper, ". R. McGavock, F. w. Fain and R. J. Strickland. Honorary pall- nearers will be J. A. Carroll, J. HI. Wittie, w L. Howard, o. H. Schultz. .. A. Vann, James H. Hard, Sr.. Will Geing. c. W. Green, w. H. Manly, D. E. McLendon, Judge William E. Fcrt, Judge Harrington F. Heflin. James Hood, c. M. Williamson, Ed Brown, W. J. Parker. pr. P. K. Tait. 5udge F. o. Harris. George Whit J. w. Peters, A. C. Wortham and Roh Preston.