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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-22
SENTENCED TO z YEARS
Alleged Mann Act Violator Convicted
 Woman On Probation.

William M. Smith, alias Luther K. Sentell, was sentenced to four years in the Atlanta federal prison at noon Wednesday by Judge w. I. Grubb, following his conviction in the fed eral court on charge of violating the Mann act. Billie Osborn, his companion, alias Mrs. Billie Van Waltenberg, alias Mrs. William M. Smith, alias Mrs. Luther K. Sentell, entered a plea of guilty. Her sem tence was postponed until tho first week of the September term of court. She promised Judge Grubb she would return to her home in Marietta, Ga., with her father. who was in the court room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-22
THE WEATHER

Forecast. Alabama: Showers Thurs day; Friday, probably rain and cool CT; much cooler Friday night; fresh southeast and south shifting to west and northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-22

l.. o. DAVIDSON Louis O. Davidson Is i'll at his home in Uniontown, according to word received in Birmingham Wed nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-22
DEATHS

J. D. Bradshaw-Funeral services for J. D. Bradshaw, age 76 of 23o4 Avenue c, who died at local in firmary Tuesday, were held from Johns chapel at 10:s0 Wednesday morning. Burial was in Elmwood, Johns in charge
 Barney McGlone-Funeral services for Barney McGlone, age 65 of s2S Twenty-sixth street, south. who died Monday afternoon, were held from St. Pauls church at s:3o Wednesday morning. Burial was in Elmwood, Johns in charge. Alton Morris-Remains of Alton Nor ris, age 19. who died at 8 local in- firmary Tuesday from the effect of injuries sustained Monday in the mines at Trafford, Ala, were sent to Pinson, Ala. Wednesday by Ridour for burial.
 Mrs. Margaret Gilliam-Age g, died at a local inflrmary "Wednesday morning. She is survived by her husband. J. w. Gillian, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral ar engagements will be announced later by Vice.
 John Davies-Funera1 services for John Davies, age 70, who died at a Birmingham hospital early Wednesday morning, will be con- ducted from Vices funeral home at o'clock Thursday afternoon by Rev. J. A. Bryan. Burial will fol- low in Elmwood cemetery, Vice in charge. He is survived by a wife and two daughters.
 George Andrew ShOok-Remains of George Andrew Shock. age g, who died at the residence of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert S. Shook, Yerkwood, Ala, Monday, were sent to Nauvoo, Ala, Wednesday for burial. Arrangements were in charge of Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-22
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta- tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m, 90th meridian time. March 21, 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SAILING SHIP ONLY
 ARRIVAL SATURDAY
Three Departures And One Clear
 ance Recorded At Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. Oct. o.-(Special Leased Wire)-The only arrival in port Saturday was sailing ship. This was the American bark tine $. G. Wilder, which came up from Porto Rico in ballast. While she Is here, the Wilder will be represented by the Mobile Ship Chandlery company, which handles her business at the custom house.
 There were three departures Sat- urday and a clearance. From the volume of the manifests at the GUS tom house, every bit of merchandise in the city was taken out. The sail ings were two foreign and one coast wise, the latter being a schooner in ballast to Port Arthur.
 The American steamer Saco, United States shipping board, Page & Jones, agents, cleared and sailed for Rotter- dam and Antwerp with a big cargo of lumber laden here in addition to a cargo lifted at Pensacola and Gulf port. A quantity of flour, 2,037 bar rels, was also taken on here. The Saco was commanded by A. R.. Lyngby.
 The Norwegian steamer Dictator, Orr Fruit and Steamship company, which cleared Friday, sailed Satur- day morning for Kingston, Jamaica, with flour and lumber She will make Blue Fields as port of final
 The Danish steamer Nordsterjen, Munson Lines, cleared for Havana, Cuba, Saturday morning and will probably sail early Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FOR EXCESSIVE ACID TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT S5 Cent Bottle (32 Doses) 4e as FREE er w

Just because you start the day worried and tired. stiff legs and arms and muscles an aching head, burning and bearing down pains in the back--worn out before the day begins-do not think you have to stay in that condition.
 Be strong. well, with no stiff joints. sore muscles, rheumatic pains, aching back or kidney trouble caused by bodY made acids.
 If you suffer from bladder weakness. with burning. scalding pains. or if you are in and out of bed half a dozen times q night, you will appreciate the rest, comfort and strength this treatment should give
 To prove The Williams Treatment con quers kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism and all other ailments when due to excessive uric acid, no matter how chrome or stubborn. if you have never tried The Williams Treatment, we will givs you one s5o bottle (s2 doses) FREE If you send this notice with your name and address. Kindly send 10 cents to help pay postage, paaeking, etc. to The Pr. D. A Building, East Hampton. Conn. We will GIVE you, all charges paid by us, our regular s5c. size bottle-not a sample to be used only by yourself. Only ons bottle to the address CT family Nothing sent c. O. D.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
ANNOUNCES GLEE CLUB

''Uncie" Tom Garner has had much worry lifted off his shoulders when he posted the names of those who were successful in their tryout for the glee club. enabling the director to now settle down into developing his youthful singers. Those who made the glee club include many old men, but a great majority are fresh men, as follows:
 Harold Acton, James Aird. W. M. Anderson, J. M. Barnes, Charles E. Binion. Percy Brown. James B. Cagle, Maurice Caheen. Walton Caiien. John Cooke, Cliff Cottle, Willard Crumpton, c. L. Fordren. Wilbur Golson, ". B. Gullette, Frank Hardy, Kenneth liar per, Charles Hatchett. James B. Head, Robert Holdan, c. J. Jordan. c. w. Lauve, Leslie Leftwich. Sam Murphy. Stark Padgett. Ross V. Prewett. J. s. Pugh, A. L. Roseman, E. A. Russell. R. II. Shaddick, Llewellyn Simpson, J. Martin Smith and Ethelred Sykes
 At the first meeting of the glee club Frank Hardy was elected president; Kenneth Harper, business manager and Sam Murphy. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TO BEGIN sENTENCnl

Mrs. Julian Casey, Jacksonville woman, who was convicted of hay ing killed her husband several months ago, will begin serving her 15-year sentence next week. At the same time. Jeff Rountree, who was con- victed and sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary for & statutory of fense, was formally sentenced by Judge Agee. Rountree's attorneys gave notice of appeal and Judge Agee fixed his bond at $2,000. Mrs. Casey expects to leave for Kilby pris- on Monday or Tuesday to begin her sentence. Ter e-months old baby girl. born since the shooting of her husband last spring, will be left in the care of Mrs. Casey's mother at Piedmont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MANY ATTEND RALLIES
Nearly 2.OOO Negro Club Boys Present
 At Meetings In 20 Counties

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Ala. Oct. 6, Special. )--Nearly 2,000 negro club boys attended Boys Day rallies dur ing the past summer in the 20 Ala bama counties having a negro demon stration agent. according to c. M. Kynette, state club leader for negro boys. with headquarters here. The exact attendance was 1858 and Bull lock county led with an attendance of PA. In addition to the boys, 75S adults and 303 negro girls attended the ral- lies In these 20 counties.
 The plan in each county was for the local negro demonstration agent to assemble the boys at central point where program consisting of talks and demonstrations on agricul- ture and health featured the forenoon. A picnic dinner featured the noon hour. and the afternoons were given over to recreational activities con- sisting of baseball, volley ball. races, and other games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
yETERANs WELCOMED

The city of Florence opened her gates yesterday and received the gray clad heroes of the south with open arms. Eight passenger coaches filled with veterans arrived in East Florence at 11:20 yesterday morning from Huntsville. They were met by q local reception committee and the entire party took the government train to Wilson Dam and were shown over the project. They returned to East Florence in time to be taken in waiting automobiles to the campus of the Florence State Normal school, where a delicious barbecue with all the "fixings" was prepared in theic honor at 4:3O o'clock. The time being limited. there was only one address, R A. Rogers, commander of the Flor ence post, Sons of Confederate vet erans, making an address of welcome. The Florence band gave an appro- priate program at intervals during the afternoon. After the barbecue the veterans were driven back to Ea st Florence to their train which left af o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HUDSON STUDENTS TO ATTEND BAPTIST MEET
Faculty Will Accompany Them To
 MOntgomerY On Special Train

MARION, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Special.)- Dr. E. V. Baldy, president of Judson college, Is arranging for the entire student body and faculty to attend the centennial celebration of the state Baptist convention, which is to be held in Montgomery November 13-16.
 Friends of the institution are ex- pecting the school to receive a good hearing at this convention, as it has been agreed by Baptists quite gem orally that generous provision for their school for women shall be made at this time.
 Thursday. November 15. is Judson Day at the convention. A special train of five cars will take the Jud- son students and faculty to Mont gomery, leaving Marion at 2 o'clock in the morning and returning will leave Montgomery at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TO BOOST POULTRY

In an effort to build up large poul- try flocks on the farms of members of the county community club, John k. Ivey, poultry specialist of Au- burn, will spend october 15, 16 and r in Tuscaloosa county, visiting these communities. Monday. October 15, he will visit Gena and Romulus; Tues day, Taylorville, Hargfove Road and Alberta City; TL esday evening. the Tuscaloosa Poultry association; We'd nesday, Bethel and Gorgas. october II and 12 Miss Josephine Eddy, cloth- ing specialist of Auburn. will hold her second leadership school at the court house here, when she win teach the making of winter hats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
VETERANS ATTEND REUNION

Camp Garrot, United Conferedate Veterans of Marion. was well repre- sented at the annual state reunion of Confederate veterans held in Hunts vile. Maj. R. B. Wallace headed the delegation with his famous hunting horn. Major Wallace is known to the veterans as "Hootie" and the strains of his horn have been heard at near ly all the reunions the veterans have held Other veterans attending tho reunion were William Edwards. T. H. Lockett. J. O. Bailey, P. K. Tubb, J. T. Latham, T. w. Wright and R. O. Pryor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PLAN CEMETERY DRIVE
Marion Civ1tan Club Committee Busy
 With Improvement Project

MARION, Ala, Get. .-(Special)- The matter discussed by the Civilians at their weekly luncheon yesterday was the report of the committee ap- pointed to investigate a new drive way for the city cemetery. The com mittee recommended that new drive way be laid out from tho south gate eastward to the coldiers' monument and then northward toward the new part of the cemetery and that the present driveway from the north gate be closed except as walk for pedes- trians. The matter will be presented to the city council at it's next meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SELMA UNIVERSITY OPENS
Institution Begins 47th Session With
 A Record Enrolment

SELMA. Ala, Oct. Special J. The forty-seventh annual session of Selma university Dr. Robert Thomas Pollard, president. opened this week with the largest enrolment for the first week in the history of the school. Stressing The Needs of the Times" as his subject and outlining the relation of opportunities and re- sponsibility, Rev. J. T. Smiley of Pratt City delivered the opening ad- dress before the large body of stu dents, teachers and visitors as- sembled in the spacious chapel of Dinkins Hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
GOODWATER MAN IS
 WISER BUT POORER
Leaves Check Signed In Blank And
 Passer By Profits

GOODWATER, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Spe- cia1)-J. F. Pruett, who left check signed in blank which he expected to deliver to his wife to be made out by her has made him wiser man and resulted In loss to his estate of $10. The check was left at his desk and a passer-by saw the check and called his attention to what he could do for him, whereupon Pruett crumpled the check and threw it down and went on about his business. Some one picked up the check. filled 1t in for s10. and cashed 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
AGED PHYSICIAN DIES

pr. Demri Shirley died Friday night at his home on Queen City avenue after an extended illness. He was so years old and was born and reared in Northport. Dr. Shirley is survived by five daughters and four sons. He was 8 Confederate veteran and was well known over west Alabama He was a member of the old drug firm of Shirley & Williamson. which con- ducted business here many years. The funeral will take place from his residence Sunday at o'clock to be conducted by Dr. Boyd, pr. Dawson, pr. O'Rear and Dr. Hurst. Interment will be in the family cemetery In Northport and the Masons will have charge of the services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
rAIR OPENS OCToBER z2

The Northwest Alabama fair will hold it's annual exposition at the fair grounds in Haleyville the entire week of October 22. An attractive premium list has been prepared and good program will be carried out each day. With favorable weather a record breaking attendance Is antlci- pated for the fair. Some good agri- cultural exhibits will be displayed this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TALLADEGA'S NEW WATER SUPPLY TO BE READY IN 1924
New Plant Now Being Erect ed-Farmer Hurt In
 Collision

TAILADEGA. Ala, Oct. e,-(Spe- cial)-Pumping water from the new source of supply at Cragdale, which is now under construction, may be expected about February IS. 1924. &C., cording to Edward Markle of Kansas City, president of the Merkle Ma chinery and Construction company, who have the contract for building the plant
 Mir. Merkle was in the city Tues day and made such expression while on a visit to the city to make an in- spection of the progress of the work. He was well satisfied with condi tIons as he found them and the high character of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PLAN COMBINED MEETING

A combined meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the months of September and October will be held Friday evening, when a pro- gram covering 8 wide range of in- terest will be carried out. The Sep tember meeting of the younger busI- ness men of the city was called off on account of the Gypsy Smith re- vival meeting and the members will give attention of the accumulation of business matters at the business meeting Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
TO sERyD nANoTrrT

The mems Bible class of the First Methodist church will have a banquet at the church October Il. The class has just closed 8 contest and the losers will entertain the winners. During tho contest the Bible class was increased from 40 to 150 mem bers. The prlcipal addresses will be delivered by Gov. W. w. Brandon and Judge Hugh Locke of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
COURT IN SESSION
HaIeyville Division Of Winston County Tribunal Gets Under Way

HALEYVIILE, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Spe- cial. .)-The Haleyville division of winston circuit court convened at the courthouse in Haleyville Monday morning at 1O o'clock with a large number of people in attendance. Court was organized. the jury i'm paneled and everything was in readiness for the mill of justice to begin grinding on scheduled time. Judge R. L. Blanton presided over the court and Solicitor B. G. Wilson. both of Jasper, was at his post of duty. After an able charge to the jury by Judge Blanton. the court settled down to routine work. The civil cases were tried the first of tn. week, while the criminal cases will consume the last of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
NEW GLEE CLUB. AND BLACK FRIARS.
 ARE ANNOUN ].
Students in Select Club An- nounced By Prof. Strode
 And MT. Garner

UNIVERSITY. Ala. Got. e.---csps- cial.)-Thursday night was Black friars night at the Capstone and scores of students were given try outs. Sixteen new girls and 20 new boys were added to the Blackfriars, who plan one of their most sAcess- full years on the stage under the di- rection of E. Hudson Strode.
 The girls who were successful are as follows: Frances Orr, Garnett McAdams Charlsie Hedge, Margaret Prowell, Emily Mathews, Mary Wyatt Rushton, Hellen Wallis, Helen Nal Joy, Hermfeene Dunlap, Jessie Mae Miller. Annie Maud Wilkinson, Vir- ginia Price, Sydney Morton, Dorothy Wilson, Loise Conner and Miss Fuller
 The successful boys are as follow: Hamilton Perlsin. Bruce Robertson, John Hodgson. Francis Ward. Roy Wilkie, Harold Cowart, Richard Powell, Joe J. Smith. Jr.s Bryant Selle, Llewellyn Simpson, Eugene La garde. R. B. Dugger. Clifton Newton, 1. B. Wyatt, w. c. Gannaway, Frank Bromberg. Ed Haas, J. F. Golfer, D. H. Thomas and Barnes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HoME-OoMINC PIANNrn

Sunday will be observed as harvest and home coming of the Brandon Memorial Methodist church on Tenth street. The exercises will open at the Il o'clock service with a ser mon by Dr. Henry M. Hurst. the pas tor. his subject being Beginning Again" In conclusion of this serV- ice there will be An old-fashioned picnic dinner served on the grounds, a love piece and an address by pr. Claude O'Rear The exercises will conclude in the evening with a ser mon by the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HAS GOOD CROP

c. B. Washburn. prosperous farmer who lives out on Haleyville Route 8. was visitor in the city this week Tn speaking of his crop, Mir. Washburn said that he had gathered about half of his cotton and if the pretty weather continued would soon finish up. He stated the boil weevil and worms had not injured the crop to a great extent because he had been careful to check their progress all the time. Mir. Washburn has a fine corn crop. which will soon be ready for harvesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
WIN BUILDING CONTRACT
Opp Firm Low Bidder On Office
 Building and Cottages

OPP, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Woodham Brothers success fully bid on the contract for erect ing office buildings and employees cottages for the Nicolas cotton mills. Their bid was under that of several out of town contractors. Material Is k71ng laid down for 15 three-room Cottages. 12 four-room cottages and three-story office building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DEssEMER BOY HoNoRED

Harrison Kendrick, Bessemer. was chosen president of the senior law yers at 8 meeting held this week. Kendrick succeeded James M. Burt of Opelika Other officers electer are: John P. Kohn, Montgomery, vice president; Martel Noble, Montgomery, secretary treasurer; A. Y. Banks, Co., lumbus, Miss, forensic representa- tive; T. L. Crum. Montg omery, orator; Miss Lenora Langford, Bessemer' poet; Robert Harmon, Montgomery, and Frank Gordon, Marion, executive committee representatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
VETERANS no NTEET

An important meeting of tho Tom Boyd Cooper camp, United Spanish American war veterans, has been called for Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the city hall. The call was Issued Saturday by Ross Green, adjutant of the Calhoun camp. Re- ports from the delegation. who at tended the annual reunion in Chatta- nooga in September, will be the main feature of the meeting and a full att tendance Is urged by the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
POSTAL RECEIpTs GROW

Postoffice receipts at Haleyyille continue to increase every month and total for this year so far $6,700. Postmaster F. M. Johnson is very much gratified over the increase in receipts and Is confident that next year the Haleyville office will be ad- vanced to that of the second class, which will allow the employment of more clerks and thus give better service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE

John M. Cunningham, who resides on the Lincoln road, was painfully shaken up and shocked. late Tues day evening when an automobile driven by J. B. Michael, accompanied by W. B. Henkle, struck his buggy and knocked wheel off. The acci- dent occurred after darkness had fallen and MT. Cunningham was in sight of his home returning from a visit to the city. while the car struck him, was driven without lights on &C., count of trouble with the lighting system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
You Can Try It FREE

Wives. mothers, sisters. it is you that the man who drinks Whiskey. Wine or Beer to excess must depend upon to save him from a ruined life and a drunkard's grave. Take heed from the thousands of men going to ruin daily through vile, bootleRger's Whiskey and the horrible stuff called home brew from private stills. Once he gets 1t in his system he can't stop--but you can save him. All you have to do is to send your name and address end we will send absolutely FREE in plain wrapper a trial package of GOLDEN TREATMENT. You will be thankful as long as you live that you did it Address DR. J. w. HAYNES co. f15 Glenn BldE.. Cincinnati. Ohio.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DIR. HOWE TO SPEAK

The Junior Chamber of Commerce at its meeting next Wednesday night will be addressed by Dr. H. G. Howe of the University of Alabama. He will discuss city government, talking on the city management plan. Elm met McGauley, coach of the high school Black Bears, will talk on ath- letics and his football team. There will be play by the University or Alabama students and the musical program will be rendered.