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, 1923-08-02

Road improvement plans for Car
bon county were thoroughly discus
sed and an agreement reached for
this season.
1t IL proposed that this year the
road north from Rawlins to the oil
fields be constructed. but owing to
lack OF funds 1t would be impossi
BILE to construct the entire road as
a Federal Aid project. In view OF
this fact 1t was proposed that the
State construct the road from Raw
Inns to Bell Springs as a state pro
ject and construct the road to
Muddy Gap from Belle Springs
as a Federal Aid project. The cost
OF h work from Rawlins to Bell
Springs would be approximately
$25O.ooO to construct the Federal
Aid road across the flats.
The Highway Commission ap
proved of this proposition providing
that the people Of this city would
put up $500 towards paying the
S OF the work to be done by the
state. This was done and the High
way Commission is now ready to
proceed with this portion of the
road.
Engineers are now In the field
making a detailed survey of the
road from Bell Springs to Muddy
Gap and as DOR as Engineer Marks
has completed this survey the pro-
ject will be submitted to the gov.
eminent for approval.
The Highway Commission has
available 70 ruse on this project
this year $50, 900. which matched
with 100000 of government money
will give us $3.50, 900 towards the
construction OF this highway.
With but $4,000 IT will be i'm
possible this year to grade and sur.
face this road but II is planned to
grade the entire distance and sur.
a as far AZ the roads which
branch off to the Lost Soldier and
Ferris fields. Next year with add
, 1923-08-02
FEDERAL ROAD SYSTEM
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was not justified in 80 discriminate
ing against this county. took the
matter up with the State Highway
Commission and through Senator
Warren presented our claims di-
rect to the Bureau Of Public Roads
at Washington. D. C. The matter
was also taken up with the Federal
Engineer at Denver, Colorado.
Several weeks since Highway
Commissioner Laird and Federal
Engineer johnson came to Rawlins
and made an inspection trip over
the route from this city through
the oil fields to Casper. Later a
trip was made from Lander to this
city.
AS n result of these inspection
trips Engineer Johnson approved
the two roads as n part of the ~
system and so recommended to
Washington. The Washington Of
flee approved of the ~recommenda-
ton of the Denver office and these
Federal System.
The designation of the road from
here to Lander left. as the only por-
ton of the Rocky Mountain High
way in Wyoming, not a part of the
Federal System the stretch between
Walcott and the State line.
Last week a delegation com
prising w. w. Daley. G. E. Brim
mer, Fred Healey, Jas. Potts and
Il. H. Alcorn waited upon the Wy
CminE Highway Commission and
urged that the State make applica
ton to have this stretch of highway
designated as a part of the Federal
ia System.
Highway Commissioner Laird ac
ceded to the request of the Carbon
County delegation an dforwarded to
the Denver office of the Bureau of
Public Roads an official request to
have the roa so designated. Mr..
Geo. e. Brimmer is in Washington
this week presenting the matter to
the Director of Public Roads and it
is believed that the government will
see the justice Of the request and
approve it.
With the approval of the road be
tween Walcott and the state line as
a portion of the Federal Highway
System in Wyoming this county will
be able to proceed intelligently with
road construction. There will be in
the county an east and west high
way as well as one from the south
east corner to the northwest corner.
These roads will all be q part Of
the Federal 10 System. In add
ton to these highways 1t is neces
sary to complete our system by Sc
curing a road from the southwest
corner OF the county to the north
east corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
A[L SECTIONS OF WALKER |NCL UDED
 IN ROAD SYSTEM
Commission Enters Upon General Plan Of Highway
 Construction
JASPER BUREAU i . THE AGE-HERAID

The road commission has entered upon a general plan of road building that will give Walker county a high way system that will serve every i'm portant section of the county as long as they are kept up. The Cordova highway Is now practically completed from Cordova to Gardners gin on the state highway. The Dora high way from Dora to the state highway was completed a few weeks ago. The South Lowell highway from Jasper to South Lowell was completed several months ago. There is talk of extend ing this road to Curry school house. The contract will be let Friday for the construction of the western link of the Bankhead highway in Walker county from McCollum mines to the Marion county line. Good progress is being made on that part of the state highway now in course of con struction in the eastern part of the county. John Hall, Jasper contract or, who has had his road crew at work on the Bankhead highway in Marion county for a year stated they lack only five miles having the high way completed to MafT0n county. July the contract will br let for the construction of the link of the Bank head highway between Birmingham and Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
CHANGES
 IN JURISDICTION
 IF MORGAN COURT
Bar Calls Meeting Of Mem 2 berShip For Consideration
 Of Proposed Bills
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD !


 controversy has arisen here over proposals to change the jurisdiction of the Morgan county court, now pre- sided over by Judge William T. Lowe. The local bar has called a meeting of its membership for o'clock Fri day afternoon when two bills adver- tised here touching the status of the Morgan county court and which are to be introduced at the summer ses- sion of the state legislature will be discussed by the lawyers. The first bill to be published here concerning this court was one drawn by r. C.. Almon, county solicitor. Among other things this bill will accomplish if it is made law will give the clerk of the circuit court power to issue warrants for arrest in misdemeanor cases provided the judge of the county court is out of the state. The second bill to be published here con corning the court was drawn by Sen ator Melvin Huston. This bill is long one and contemplates an tn- crease in the work of the county court, 1t is said. Reports are to eff feet that attorneys will discuss Sen ator Hutson's bill at length when they meet Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
RESORTS AND TRAVEL
RESORTS AND TRAVEL CUNARD AND ANCHORL,MEs

\. '. to Cherbourg snd Southampton MAURETANIA. July 10, Aug. :. Aug. 2s BERENGAR1A. July F, Aug. IA, Sept. z AQUITANIA. July 24, Aug. 21, Sept. II \. I. to Plymouth, CherbOurg and Ham,
 burg
 IACONIA (new) July 12, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 TIRRHENIA new) Aug. 8, Sept 12, N '. to Cobh tQueenstown) and Liverpool CARMANIA. July IA, Aug. Is, Sept. 15 CARONIA. .... July 28. Aug. 25, Sept. 22 FRANCONIA (new) Aug. 4, Sept. l, Sept. 29
 Boston to Cobh (Queenstown) and
 Liverpool
 sAMARIA (new) ...July 12, Aug. Q, Sept. 6 SCYTHIA tnew) July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 20 N: '; to Londonderry and Glasgow CAMERoNIA tnew) July 21, Aug. IS, Sept. 15.
 COLUMBIA. Aug. A. Sept. 1, Sept. 29 TUsCAN!A (new( sept. 6, Oct. 6, Nov; 5 N. Y. to Plymouth, CherbOurg and London SAXONIA. Aug. 1, Sept. IS, Oct. 20 ALBANIA tnewl Aug. IS, Sept. go - Around the world cruise from New York See Your Local Cunard Agent or Write Cunard and Anchor Steamship Lines, B5 x. Forsyth St, Atlanta, or Local Agents, American Express Co.,, Birmingham, Ala {; Steiner Bros.. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
FOSTE E PARENTS
 APPEAL DECISION
Child Left On Door Steps Principal In Montgomery
 Court Action
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD

The Montgomery circuit court will be called upon to say whether a five month-old child found on the door steps of the home of Misses Anna and Kate Crosland one cold night in February shall remain in the control of its foster parents, Mir. and Mrs. c. S Davis, or be returned to those who claim to be it's parents. Notice of ap- peal from the decision of the juve- nile court directing the return of the child to it's real parents was given Thursday.
 The parents, whose names have been withheld by the Childrens Aid society. have admitted that the child was placed on the doorsteps, but they now claim they are able to care for it and provide for it's education.
 MT. and Mrs. Davis contend that they should be permitted to retain the child since they have adopted 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
CONSOLIDATION APPROVED

The Alabama public service com mission Thursday granted the appli- cation of the American Railway EX- press company for permission to move its city office at Anniston and consolidate it with the express of flee at the depot.
 The commission met and took un- der advisement the citation issued to all carriers to show cause why the commission should not establish number of new general orders Tor the improvement of the service. As previous hearing, a contest de- veloped on the proposed order which would give the shipper the right to designate by which route his ship ment shall travel when two or more routes are available. Application of this order is opposed by the carriers, who were represented at the hearing by George w, Jones, l.. & N; C. F. Browder, Western; R. G. Doss, A. c. L.; E. P. Stovall. Illinois Central, and Frank Dominlck and G. H. Wilcox,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

the SoHthern System lines. NJ. NJ. Caskie of Montgomery represented the shippers.
 Testimony will be taken Friday morning in the case arising from a citation to all carriers to show cause why rates to all points in the state on concrete pipe and tile should not This case originated in the efforts of the Massey Concrete Products com- pany, local industry recently es- tablihed, to have concrete and earthen pipe placed on the same basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
ALABAMA DEATHS
J, C, THIGPEN

MARION. Ala, July 5.-(Special.) J. c. Thigpen died Sunday in Bir- mingham and the body was brought to Perry county for burial, which took place at Hopewell cemetery in west Perry county Tuesday after noon. Services were conducted by Rev. Pearson, pastor of the Methodist church of Newborn. MT. Thigpen was a native of this county and spent most of his life here. He moved to Birmingham a short time ago. He is survived by his widow, one child, his father and several brothers and sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
FIGHT IS STAGED IN
 CAB OF LOCOMOTIVE
Engineer Painfully Hurt In Clash
 With Fireman At UniontOwn

SELMA, Ala, July 5.-(Special Leased Wire)-In a personal diff ficulty on board his locomotive engine, J, w. Green, former member of the legislature, in charge of a passenger train on the Southern, was painfully hurt by John Marshall, his fireman, while standing at Union town en route for Selma, Wednesday afternoon. MT. Green gave direction to his fireman which enraged him and Marshall is alleged to have at tackled him with the result that the engineer was painfully, though not seriously, injured about the head. No one was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
Realty Transfers

Frances NJ. Lindsay and F. W. Lindsay to Sara E. Collins, lot. block 633, measur- ing 40 feet on West side of Twenty second street between Eleventh and Twelfth al enue. running back 100 feet, SS,5OO. NShakra Assad to Katherine Shallra, lot 13 according to map of Stockmar x Henl ley, fronting Eleventh avenue, south. 5l feet and east line of Montgomery street Frank Nelson. Jr, and II. P. Dye. to Eon W. Long, lot 1. block 1, of Walnut Hill subdivision. $40Oo.
 c. NJ. Campbell to ]. Zlngeser, lot "B,' biock II, in Phelans addition of Bir- mingham, s2,500.
 Fairfield Land company to Rosa Portera, lot l. block ?. Fairfield, $3,500.
 J. l.. Garrison to Mrs. Annie Chambers, lot g. facing Eleventh avenue. south and running down Seventeenth street, 5000
 Fairfield Land company to Mandy & Son, plumbers, lot 12, block 37. Fairfield, s2,500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
NEGRn SLAMS TWO

Charles Johnson, negro, residing near Central Mills, on the border of Dallas and Marengo counties, Thurs day cut his wife and father-in-law to death with a knife and seriously wounded his wife's sister with the same instrument, officers alleged. The father-in-law and wife of the negro died in Stanley. The Marengo county sheriff was notified at once of the negro's act and arrested him and carried him to Linden. where he Is in iail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
MRS. UELEN BILLINGsLEY

MARION, Ala, July 5.--(Special) The whole of west Perry county was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Helen Billingsley, which oc- cured at her home three miles west of Marion Monday night after an illness of about a week. She was a member If a prominent family and was loved by the whole community. She was 74 years old and the widow of the late Cyrus Billingsley. All of her life had been spent in west Perry She was a leading member of Hope well Baptist church, near her home, and after funeral services conducted at the residence by pr. Paul V. Bo- mar of Marion and Dr. J. V. Dickin- son of Uniontown she was buried in Hopewell cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
ARTIST TO DEPART

Charles Courtney Curran, painter, who has been spending several weeks ir Selma, during which time he has made life size portraits of pr. w. G Dubose and H. c. Armstrong, two of the city's prominent citizens, will leave for his New York studio Mon day. the portraits having been com pleted. It is stated that MT Cur ran will return to Selma In the early fall when he will complete the paint ing of portraits of two others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
THOUSANDS CELEBRATE
Opelikn Fair Grounds ThronRed For
 Fourth of July Thrills

OPELIKA. Ala, July 5.-(Specla Leased Wire. .)-Thousan of people from Opelika and Lee county and east Alabama thronged the fair grounds to enjoy the elaborate en- tertainment furnished by the Far as sociation at one of the biggest Forth of July celebrations ever pulled off in this city The crowds saw. two good horse races, one free-tor-all trot and free-for all pace. The trotting race was won by Big Boy, driven by Eurney Smith. The pacing race was won by Annie Patch driven by Johh- son.
 A big crowd was attracted by the baseball games between Opelika ana LaFayette. The famous stwirler or the New York Giants, Phil Douglas was the drawing card. In his pitching however. Douglas was disappoint- ing. He was hit freely by the heavy slugging visiting team ana only y mo team kept down the score, LaFayelte winning the game to ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
THEATRE TO CLOSE

The Academy of Music, Selma's largest play house owned by R. S. Wilby of Birmingham, will close it's doors July for an entire month. during which time 1t will undergo general repairs. While the work Is being done, the Walton theatre, which is also under management of Mir. Wilby, will be open every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
CIRTJs O,REAR RIrRJED

Curtis ORear, son of the late Jim ORear of Walker county, died sud- denly at noon July 1. Being an or phan he had been at the Alabama Boys Industrial school at East Lake for several years. He was buried in Jasper at Oak Hill cemetery Thurs day afternoon. He Is survived by two brothers and two sisters and sev- eral half brothers and half sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
GEORGE COLLINS

JACKSONVILLE. Ala, July D. Special. )-Funeral services of George Collins, two years old, who died in AnnistCn Tuesday morning, were held at the Collins residence by Rev w. O. Horton of the Methods st church and Rev. O. P. Griegel of the Christian church and interment was made here in the city cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
press his position before the body he

dCVVVN.
 Conflict in enforcement" has re- suited from the presence of state and federal prohibition laws. Representa- tive Arnold asserted adding that he sincerely believed repeal of the Geor- gia statute would result in stronger enforcement here. with the govern
 ment in complete authority "Prohi- bition," he continued, lis a farce and 1 eNerNbodN knows it"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
MAKES TAX SETTLEMENT

Tax collections in Walker county were highly successful this year, ac- cording to J. V. Sartain, county tax collector, who stated that while the assessed value of property in the county was s22,0O0,O0O and total taxes amounted to approximately $500 00nl0yo
 ZOO, 900. only SIP worth of property was sold to the state for taxes. Mir. Sartain made final settlement with the state auditor today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
PRINTER BURIED

Funeral services for Fred Field, well known printer of the Twin Cities were conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at his home on Clara ave nue, with interment in the city ceme- tery. The pallbearers were mem bers of the local Topographic union. The serviGes were conducted by Rev. S. D. Monroe assisted by Dr. C. O. Davison, pastor of the First Baptist church of Decatur MT. Field is survived by his widow and three children and by three sisters, Mrs Will Creamer, Mrs. Clarence Jen- nings, Miss Cora Field and five brothers, Walter, Woolsey, Petty Harold and Ralph.
 Official report from the office Of the sheriff of Morgan county and police department show but one min or infraction of the law during the July 1 celebration here. This case was that of man who was found in a drunken condition, officers say.
 TO CONDUCT REVIVAL
 The Southside Baptist church has engaged pr. and Mrs. J. II. Snow, evaneelists. to hold five days series of meetings Dr. Snow is described as practical teacher of Bible schools while Mrs. Snow is said to possess unusual ability. Sandwlches will be served in the evening Just before the sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
KILLED BY TRAIN

J. A. Bridgman of Riceton, was killed by north bound Illinois Cen tral passenger train near Cordova Wednesday afternoon. MT. Bridgman and wife were stopping on the track when they stepped off one track onto another to get out of the way of a south bound freight train, stepping in front of the passenger train that dragged Mir. Bridgman 20 or 80 feet killing him instantly. He pushed Mrs. Bridgman off the track but failed to get out of the way of the train himself. The family was is Cordova taking in the Fourth of July celebration when the accident occur red. MT. Bridgman is survived by his widow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
pyTHIANs NAME OFFICERS

H Damon lodge, Knights or Pythlas' has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Velma Meadows chancellor commander; pr. J. H. Stewart. vice chancellor; l. T. stan ley, prelate N D. Denson, Jr.' master cf work. w. J. Padgett, master of excheouer; Charles Shafer, keeper of records and seals; T. F.. Procter, master mast of arms E. P. Langley, inner rnsrd; c. l.. Lynn, outer guard. These Officers will be installed at the meet ing Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
To Atlanta At Midnight The "AtIanta Owl"
Via Seaboard

Leaves 11:50 D. m.-sleepers open goo D. m.-arrives 6:30 a. m.; vacate 200 a. m. For reservations phone M. T572., 1126, or 4942.
 II. F. PLEASANTS, D. P. A. z
 614 Woodward Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
STUDENTS RESUME WORK
State Normal At Jacksonville Holds
 Thrce-Dny Celebration

JACKSONVILLE, Ala, July B. Normal school resumed their work Thursday morning, after a four days vacation, celebrating the Fourth Many of them spent their vacations at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

Collection of taxes in Morgan county this year was the best in the county's history, according to J. H. Hill, tax collector, who made final settlement with the state auditor Thursday. MT. Hill said the per centage of taxes collected was greater than heretofore, that few insolYen- cies were recorded and that no lands were purchased by the state at tax sales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
SCOTCH MINISTER SPEAKS

Rotarians at their weekly Iuncheon heard an address by Dr. John McBeth' of Scotland, on the subject of inter- national goodwill. pr. McBeth is a former chaplain in the British army: He has been delivering a series of lectures at the Auburn summer school. The club appointed a com mittee to work in conjunction with the Piedmont Peach Growers asso- ciation in promoting interest in neach growing in Lee county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
THE NEW RITUAL

The Preacher-John Jones, do you take this woman to be your lawful welded wife? The Bridegroom-I do, Your Honor; and l hope this will be d warning to others! = Richmond Times Dispatch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
ITO EXCHANGE PULPITs

Rev. l.. A. MacMurray of the Pres byterian church will exchange pulpits with Dr. s. E. Hodges of the First Presbyterian church in Anniston Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
sTECAJJ, IS SPEAKER

Congressman Henry B. SLeEall du dressed a large audience or ms stituents at Phenix City on the Fourth. discussing the political and economic problems of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
coMM1rNITY CLuB MEETS

The community club held it's semi monthly luncheon Wednesday. A program was rendered appropriate to the Fourth of July by school mem berS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
MILLS REOPEN MONDAY

The Profile cotton mills Will be- gin work again Monday morning after several days Vacation, for the Fourth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
o O O Says Prohibition "Farce."

The United States government, said MT. Dismukes, is opposed to any move to remove assistance of any state and county officers in enforcing
 prohibition The director has not been invited to appear before the house temperance committee, which will consider the repeal measure, but stated that if he were invited to eX-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
SOLON SEEKS TO- REPEAL GEORGTA'S. PROHIBITION LAW
Charges Conflict Between Federal And State En-
 forCement Officers

ATLANTA, Ga, July 5.-(By Asso- ciated Press -"Prohibition Tn Geor- gia has not beer failure and we desire to continue in cooperation with county officials" Fred A. Dis nuke. state federal prohibition dire1- tor, declared tonight in answer to a statement of Dr. Craig Arnold Lump kin. author of Dill. now before the general assembly, designed to place enforcement of the Volstead act in this state entirely upon the govern ment The legislator, whose meas ure would repeal Georgia's prohibi- tion law, stated enforcement of the dry law in the state has been unsuc- cessful, adding, that, In his opinion federal and county officials were not working together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
Receiving Co-opcrntion.

"A majority of county officials are working with us" said MT. Dismuke. "In some wet counties we are not re- ceiving cooperation Of the sheriffs and in these we are working alone. The enforcement of the law has shown a decided improvement during the past several years"
 Lumpkin county, the home of the repeal bills author, was named as one of the wet sections" of the state in which county officers have re- fused to cooperate with federal agents in enforcing the Volstead act
 Dawson county and other counties in that immediate territory also were specified with Lumpkin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
MORGAN COLLECTIONS GOOD

legally and have made preparations
 for it's future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

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