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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
J. $. LIQUOR PROBE.
 OPENS AT MOBILE.
First Plea Of Guilty Entered. Fine Others Arrested In
 Great Cleanup

MOBILE, Ala, Nov. 24.-(Special Leased Wire. )-The federal grand jury, which Is expected to make his tory in the enforcement of the Vol stead act. will meet at noon Monday. The jury will consider the evidence under which arrests were made by the federal agents here recently and will decide whether indictments are to be returned or the charges dropped. It will be the most important session held In Mobile in many years.
 So important does the government consider the cases at Mobile a special assistant attorney has been assigned here by the department of justice to assist the local district attorneys of flee in the handling of them. He is expected to arrive by Monday.
 According to District Attorney Aubrey Boyles, who was in Washing ton when the raids were being made here, the Mobile campaign is regarded as the most thorough attempted since the nation went dry.
 o o 0
 Choctaw Cases Up.
 The work of the grand jury, which meets Monday, for this reason and from the fact that the Choctaw coun- ty cases are to be probed, will be of special interest.
 Many of the defendants have sev- eral charges against them and these will all have to be gone into, 1t is said. Government men working upon the cases declared on the day of the cleanup that they had information enough to bring as many as 60 counts against some of the defendants, if necessary.
 After the grand jury completes it's work, the petit jury will be em- panne1ed and take up the trial of the cases. The hearing of criminal cases is expected to start December 10. the week beginning December being re- grand jury session and for civil cases, is it said.
 The first plea of guilty on arrests made in connection with the liquor cleanup here by federal men, were entered in the federal court today when three admitted selling liquor and were fined.
 William Potter, who was arrested this morning on a charge of sale. went immediately before Judge Erwin and entered a plea of guilty. He was fined s250. The other two defendants were negroes. being William Riley who was fined s250, and Robert Jack son, who was given s100.
 Tobe Medicus, well known in the city, was arrested by federal officers today. He was released on bond.
 Other arrests today were: Mrs Frank E. Pendergast. charged with selling; John Bullen, charged with selling; Perry Woods. charged with selling, and William Morgan, charged with selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
FIRE DESTROYS HOME
Lives Of Five Persons Endangered
 In PheniK City Blaze

m Fh6hIK CitY EIhze
 PHENIX CITY, Ala, Nov. 24.- Especial. )-Fire, believed to have started on the front porch of the George ". Bullard residence in Beallwood early Friday morning, practically destroyed the dwelling, in addition to seriously endangering the lives of five persons who were asleep at the hour the fire was dis covered. Mrs. George W. Bullard, a widow of just two days, and whose husbands funeral services were only held late Thursday afternoon, was an occupant of the house. Passers- by saw the blaze and aroused the sleepers just in time for them to escape the cavinR-in of the walls of the homo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
MERGER HEARING HELD

The four city commissioners Of Phenix City and City Attorney J. W. Bird returned today from Montgom- cry, where a hearing of the proceed ings attacking the consolidation of Phenix and Girard was held before action resulted from the hearing, it being stated that briefs had been filed for consideration. Rushton, Crenshaw & Rushton of Montgom- cry and J. W. Kelley of Girard are representing the plaintiffs. while the city attorney Is looking after the in- terests of his municipality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CITY GIVE RNMENT
 MAY BE CHANGED
Gadsden Council Expected To Call Election Shortly After
 First Of Year
GADSDEN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

It sunderstood that the city coun- ell is planning to call an election immediately after January 1, to de- tern inc whether Gadsden wants to change its form of government by aboIishing the office of president of the council and reducing the number of aldermen from eight to five. AS soon as the election is out of the way, plant. twill be made for holding a municipal primary to nominate of ficers for the September election. The primary is usually held between April and June,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CADETS GET UNIFORMS
Dress Suits Issued To Corps At Ma
 riOn Institute

MARION. Ala, Nov 24-(Special) Boddie Mason, quartermaster of Ma rion institute, has been kept busy this week issuing new dress uniforms to the cadet corps of Marion insti- tute. The dress uniform of the school is quite handsome, being made of dark blue cloth, cut on the English style, with Norfolk jacket. trousers of same material with white stripe, and regulation army style cap of blue cloth. The cadet officers wear a black Sam Brown" belt, and the noncommissioned officers and pri- yates a white web belt. The corps makes a fine appearance in the dress uniforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
MANY ROADS BUILT

It has been said that Jackson county has progressed more in road building the present year than in several years. A number of com munities have supplemented the state and county aid With free work. The new pike from Scottsboro to Aspel has been built in this way. Leading through Woods Cove this new road Is almost completed. The land owners in this section have been a wonderful assistance to the commissioners in this work, and in cO-ODeratfon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
coTToy COMIyG IN

According to President John Ker- nachan, the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association is receiving from goo to 1000 bales daily from its members. and their seems to be tendency to increase deliveries. More than 2.500 bales were delivered on Thursday Mir Kernachan was here on his way to Centre Saturday to attend the meeting of the Cherokee county mranch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
TRUSSVILLE MAN DIES
Six Sons Acts As PaIlbearers For
 NJ NJ. ROper

TRUSSVILLE. Ala, Nov. 24.-(Spe- cial.)-M. M. Roper, well known citizen of Trussville, died at his home, November 19. Interment was in the Roper cemetery. His six sons acted as his pallbearers, which was his request. Rev. W. F. White of Birmingham, and Rev. I. W. Inzer of Odenville, officiated.
 The deceased was a members of the Baptist church and was one of the most prominent citizens and most successful farmers of this section of the state.
 MT. Roper was 69 years old, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Inzer Roper; six sons, O. B. Roper, attorney of Gadsden; o. T., M w. and M. F. Roper of Birmingham; I. B. Roper of Trussville, and s. w. Roper of Atlanta, Ga, and three daughters, Mrs. W. L. White. Mrs. Temple James of Trussville and Miss Emmie Lee Roper of Livingston normal school also, IT grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ITO pERPETUATE MEMORY

Names and history or those mem bers who die will be perpetuated in a framed scroll, according to 6 reso- luton passed Saturday by the Emma Sansom camp of Confederate vet erans. It is planned to secure data concerning all veterans who have died since the camp was formed and to frame it in an attractive manner. The camp was entertained by the children of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
n N WILLIAMSON BURIED

The funeral of D. N. WiIIiamson was held at Cedar Bluff Monday. fol- lowing his death at his home thero Wednesday night. He was 75 years old and is survived by his widow and eight children. He is said to have owned the most scientifically con ducted farm in northeast Alabama. It was taken as a model by thousands of farmers in Alabama and Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
r,WO YOUTHS FINED

Charles Cochran and Jack Parish, 19-ycar-oId boys of Attalla, were
 given 12 months suspended sentences in the county juvenile court Satur- day on their pleas of guilty of con trlouting to the delinquency of two young school girls. Cochran was fined $50 and Parish $25. They promised good behavior in the fu- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CELEBRATE ANNIvERsARY

MONROEVILLE, Ala, Nov. A. (Special.)-Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lazen- by this week celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Rev. M E. Lazenby. editor of the Alabama Chris tian Advocate, presided. It developed that three of the attendants at the wedding are still living. They are Dr. Belton Kendrick of Montgomery, Walter Palmer of Nashville and G. $. Lazenby of Forest Home. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
MRs wALKER EMPIRES

old, died at her home on Central ave- nue last Friday. The funeral will be held near Oneonta Sunday morning at 10 o'clock with burial in the fam fly cemetery. She was the wife or James Walker. Besides her husband she leaves two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CHRISTIAN WORKERS SCHOOL IS CLOSED
Successful Sessions Conducted At
 Haleyville During Week

HALEY WILLIE. Ala. Nov. 24.- Especial. )-Monday morning the school for Christian workers opened at the First Baptist church and remained in session throughout Friday. The school was held under the auspices of the enlistment de- partment of the state Baptist execu- tive board. Dr. D. Edgar Allen was in charge of the work, while Rev. V. c. Kincaid. pastor of the church, was dean of the school Interesting pro- grams were rendered morning, after noon and night. One of the out standing features of the school was the address Tuesday night by D. F.. Green of Montgomery. The school was very well attended and success full sessions were held daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PROGRAM PREPARED

In celebration of Education Week. the Business and Professional Wom- en's club has arranged an interesting program for its meeting Tuesday night. the feature to be an address by Miss Rosa Strickland, public school principal og Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
TO ORGANIZE SCOUT TROOP

Invltations have been Issued by Prof. J. P. Robinson, teacher of vo- cational agriculture of Perry County High school. to the boys of Marion between the ages of 12 and 16 to meet next Monday night for the pur- pose of forming a troop of Boy Scouts in the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CETs FOUR MONTHS

Arthur Snider was lined $ZUU anu sentenced to four months on the county chain gang following his plea of guilty of violating the prohibition law. He was out on parole for the same offense at the time he is said to have been caught with whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CrvITAys TO BE GUESTS

The Cfvitans wIII De the suests or the Girl Scouts of the Gadsden dis trict at the Eleventh Street Method ist church Frida. December 2. The scouts will furnish the program and also the feast. The purpose is to tell the Civilians what the scouts mean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
NEW GAME WARDEN

Among the newly appointed game wardens in AlabamG is A. Butcher or Haleyville, who received notification of his appointment last week from State Commissioner of Conservation I. T. Quinn. MT. Butcher will issue hunting licenses and see that the new game laws are strictly enforced in Winston county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
DOGs TO BE MrZZLED

The mayor and city council of Ma rion have enacted an ordinance mak- ing It obligatory for all dogs running at large on the streets of Marion to be muzzled after November 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ENDEAvoRERs ORGANIZE

A young peoples society of Chris tian Endeavor has been organized at the Presbyterian church. Two very interesting programs have been rem dered by the members, almost every one taking part. The membership has grown from nine to twenty or more in the past two weeks. Some splendid programs are to be render ed by the society during the winter months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
2 CoITRT TERM SET

A four weeks jury term of the Etowah county circuit court for the trial of criminal cases will begin next Monday. Judge Martin will preside during the first two weeks and Judge Steele will succeed him during the remainder of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ITO PITnL.IsH JOURNAL

The school of commerce decided at an assembly of all commerce students in Morgan hall to publish & journal at the University for the commerce students. Each commerce student will be charged & small additional fee for this magazine and it's con tents will be cnofined solely to com rnerce activities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PERRY CouPLE MARRIEn

Otis Morris and Miss Mary Plum mer. two popular young people of the Sprott community, were married last Sunday at the residence of Justice Henry W. Ivey, near Iveys chapel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
RuILDING NEW HOME.

Contractor A. J. Mitchell and A. E Putnam are making rapid progress In the construction of the new home of W.fW. Massey on Alabama avenue. The house will soon be completed and Mir. Massey and wife will soon occupy their new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
TRY SULPHUR ON
 AN ECZEMA SKIN
Costs Little and Overcomes
 Trouble Almost Over Night

Any breaking out of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying Mentho-Sul- phur, declares a noted skin special ist. Because of its germ destroying properties, this sulphur preparation instantly brings ease from skin ir- ritation, soothes and heals the eczema right up and leaves the skin clear and smooth.
 It seldom fails to relieve the tor ment without delay. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain a small jar of Rowles Mentho-Sulphur from any good druggist and Use it like cold cream.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
NEW PASTOR ARRIVES

Rev. I. B. Sargent and wife ar rived in the city last week from An niston. Rev. Sargent is the new Methodist minister assigned by the North Alabama conference to the r,astorate of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, and delivered his initial sermon to large congrega- tion Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
EXECUTIVE BOARD TO MEET

The executive board of the Cahaba Baptist association, composed of the Baptist churches of Perry and Hale counties, will meet in Marion next Tuesday, November 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
CONFEDERATE VET DEAD
James H. BurweI, Prominent Farmer, Passes Away
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HE2ALD
Huntsville. Ala. Nov. 24

HuntsVlIIe, AIa., NOV. "A J
 James H. Burwell, prominent busi- ness man, farmer and Confederate veteran, died Thursday night at his home at Jeff, Madison county, after a long illness, aged ~ years. Sur viving him are his widow, a son, Kelly W. Burwellof Jeff; a daughter Mrs. S. B. Stump of Nogales, Ariz., and granddaughter, Miss Doris Bur well, of Jeff.
 MT. Burweu served through the war between the states as member of Captain Whitman's company in the famous Fourth Alabama cavalry, which was commanded by Colonel Russell. The funeral was conducted at the family home today and the body was brought to Huntsville for int rment, the members of Egbert Jones camp of Confederate Veterans attending in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
GOES TO CHAIN GANG

''Faldy' Abcrnathy, widely known citizens of Gadsden. went to the county chain gain Saturday to serve A six months sentence at hard labor. He was unable to obtain bond for ap- peal. The sentence was imposed for violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
To REpREsENT FRAT

E. Baskin Wright will represent Alpha Phi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at their national conven- ton to be held at the Drake hotel in Chicago the latter part of December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ENJOY CANDY PULLING

An old-fashioned candy pulling was enjoyed by the EpwoSth league of the Methodist Episcopal church south. Thursday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. R. E. Owens' on Ninth avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
DELEGATES SELECTED

Delegates to the International Student Conference to be held at Indianapolis, Ind, were selected at meeting held this past week and IT prominent students were chosen to represent 'Bama at the convention, to be held during Christmas. The stu dents will assemble in Birmingham on December 26 and will journey to- gether via the Louisville and Nash vile to Louisville and then to Indian apolis. Those chosen to represent Alabama are Roy Smith, W. c. Baty, Redd McAfillan, Forrest B. Merritt, Roisevelt Humphries. Elizabeth Donovan, Charlotte Leeper, Gertrude Clapp, Vernon Stabler, Elton John son, John Sparkman Frank Bowie, Lelias Kirby, James Stoner and Chella Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
EXAMINATION HELD

A civil service examination was held here Saturday to fill the va cancy of postmaster st Horton. in Marshall county. Examination will be held here December to fill rural carrier vacancies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
FOR ATHENS

Oscar P. Drake and family left the first of the week for Athens, where MT. Drake has large mercantile m terests. and will make that their fu- ture home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
EARTH TREMOR IN FRANCE

PARIS, Nov. 24.-Renewed seismic shocks were registered this morn ing throughout the department of Haute- -Garonne. The Strassburg seis- mic bureau reports that during the past week seven earth tremors have visited France, the two strongest on November IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
REGIsTRARs NAMED

Among the county boards of regis trars appointed last week by the state board of registration was that of Winston, which consisted of the following members: J. R. Jordan chairman, Haleyville; J. L. Hunter, Houston; George P. Robinson, Double Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
1 MILLPORT SCHOOL
 LEADER IN STATE
New Equipment Added May Be Placed On Accred-
 ited School

MILLPORT, Ala, Nov. 24.-(Spe- cial)-The Millport Vocational High school is meeting the "acid test" in proving itself to be co-educational. munity is taking care of both the boys and girls is proved clearly by the striking ratio of division in the enrolment, as well as the even di- vision all the way through both the grammar school grades and the high the full eleven grades. In all the grades of the school there is a total of 270 students, 1S6 boys and 13o girls.
 NEW EQUIPMENT
 Perhaps the most progressive step taken by local school promoters since the erection of the up to date school plant is the large order or modern equipment for the chemical laboratory, home economies and li- brary rooms. The addition of new equipment in the work of home eco monies Is also gratifying to high school promoters here. In addition to the new American encyclopedia recently purchased for the library. there have been added within the past two weeks total of more than of the school expects to spend S100 within the next few days in adding other needed books to the library.
 Local authorities expect to haYe the school on the accredited list within the present school year. Tho strong faculty for this year Is com posed of B. W. Jones, principal, who is a graduate of A. & M. college ot Mississippi; George T. Sargent. vo- cational work; Miss Mary Wright teacher of home economies; Miss BeIlah Hinton and Ebert Coleman seventh grade teacher; Miss Helen Pennington, sixth grade; Miss Ina Prater, fourth and fifth grades; Miss Riddle Guin, second and third grades; Mrs. J. O. Wilson. first and second grades, and Mrs. L. V. Dow dle, music teacher.
 PLAN THANKSGIVING PROGRAM
 A special Thanksgiving service will be held at the Methodist church at the Il o'clock hour on Thanks giving Day. The pastor of the local Methodist church is co-operatinS with the teachers of the Millport Vocational High school in the prepa ration of a general program.
 REV. GAIN TO SPEAK
 Rev J. A. Gam, pastor or the Methodist church here, will preach at both the morning and night serv- ice at the local church next Sun day.
 R. F. Odom, prominent merchant of this town, is confined to his bed after a lingering illness of several days. He is reported to be improV- ing. H. A. Waldrop, Jr., little son of Mir. and Mrs. H. A. Waldrop. ot Millport is also said to be improV- ing from an attack of diphtheria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN

The Young Matrons' Sewing club gave an entertainment at the home of Mrs. F. L. Plaxco recently in hon or of Mrs. Guy Drake. Progressive rock was enjoyed and delicious salad course was served to the guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
MISS BAILEY IS. CAPSTONE BEAUTY
Wetumpka Girl Called Pret- tiest In University Of Ala
 bama Organization

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Nov 24.-Miss Lela Leslie Bailey. a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at the University, has the distinction of being the Capstone's prettiest girl according to the final count in the Corolla beauty contest just finished. Miss Bailey is from Wetumpka and is a member of the junior class.
 In commenting on her election, the Corolla board says 1t wishes to con graduate the student body on their choice, for it feels that they have se- lected a pretty and winsome girl" Miss Bailey's portrait will lead the beauty section in the 1924 Corolla. She Is & petite brunette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
WIN SCHOLARSHIP CUP

The Chi Omega sorority was awarded the scholarship cup for last year at 8 meeting of the Pan-Hel- lenic held at the Kappa Delta house. The cup left the hands of Delta Zeta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25

THE SHOP-O- -SCOPE-meaning the "Christmas Gift Suggestions" col umns of the Classified Section-is evervhadvs gift finder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25

Houses of Parliament, London, con tain 100 staircases and 1000 apart ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
TO STAGE MOCK TRIAL

mock trial is to be staged by the law forum in the next few weeks and members of the law school are now hard at work preparing the cases to be heard, Irby Scott, Grover Boner and Charles Buckner are in charge of the performance that last year created 8 senstation on the ooy y17nV1r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
AWARDED $1O0,000
MotOrman, Hurt When Truck HI

Street Car. Is Given Damages
 NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Charles N. Olson, former athletic and street car motorman, yesterday was awarded S100,000 by a jury in the supreme court for injuries received year ago when an automobile truck belonging 70 the Metal Package corporation of New York, crashed into the street car Olson was operating. Olson was paralyzed below the waist by the accident.