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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
ARTIST FOUND DEAD

pI.ATTSBURG, August 2S.-The body of q man identified as Franklin II. Sargent head of the Sargent School of Dramatic art, in New York city, was found with a revolver in one hand in room of the Withe- Till hotel here late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
ar Fght Passes B ELecting City School Board OF Birmingham
US. STEAMER LOOKOUT SINKS AT SHEFFIELD
Hits Sunken Barge And Goes Down
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD aunffialT

The United States government steamer Lookout sank shortly aftei noon Monday in the Sheffield chute The Lookout had been tied Up q Sheffield landing and was dropped down stream to take or a supply oi coal. Directly across from the coal ing station. the Lookou, hit sunk en barge. The impact of the col lsion tore a great hole in the bot tom of the Lookout and but few seconds iutervened until it sank, Although the water rushes through the Sheffield chute at terrific rate. Captain Phillips veteran pilot in charge of the Lookout, succeeded in running his ship aground on the toe head formed by dredging operations several years ago.
 The Lookout is lying in seven feet of water and from outward appear ances is aground over a high ob- strUction as decks are bent out of line. The channel is not blocked, but serious conditions are expected in raising the wreck. Only the prompt action in running the Look out aground saved the lives of sew eral of the crew. As for as known no one was injured or drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
FIRST HALE SELLS

The first bale of Tuscaloosa cot ton for this season was marketed Tuesday by Newt Hinton of Taylor ville It was sold to Friedman and Hason, the bale weighing 52o pounds graded midling, and brought 25 cents per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
FOOTBALL CAME PLANNED

The Birmingham Southern college and tue University of Chattanooga will play their annual football at GadSden and it is announced that Friday, November 9, has been se- lected as the date. Plans for build ing additional stands at Dwight Park for the accommodation for the big crowd expected to attend are now being considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
HANKS GETS SALARY

Governor Brandon attached his signature today to the Goodwin bill Sppropriating S4S3 for J. P. Hanks, former secretary of the public serv- ice commission. This will bring an end to the long controversy between the president and the associate members of the commission. who re- tired in January.
 A. G. Patterson, president. de- clined to approve Mir Hanks salary when he was elected secretary by the associate commissioners. Hugh White was retired following the Democratic urinary. He contended that Mir. White was under contract and could not bo discharged MT. White continued to draw the salary MT. Hanks served without pay. The court of appeals recently held that he was entitled to his salary, but the state asked for rehcaring, which carried the case to the next term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
SCHOOL NEAR CoMpLETIoN

citys sew s150.000 high school build ing is about 65 per cent completed The front walls are nearly up and the entire building is assuming de- finite proportions. It is now believed it will be ready for occupancy by January, according to contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
1uoCENE QUARLEs DIES

Imogene QuarIes, years or dBoi daughter of Mir. and Mrs. shelton Quarles, died Monday afternoon at the home of her parents on Thirteenth avenue. She had been i'll about two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
NEYV SCHOOL OPENS

The New Hope High school and the Hurricane consolidated school opened Monday with largely increased at tendances as compared with last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
HEADS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Annie Chapin. an expert of Peabody institute, has been selected as head of the new Domestic Science department of the Glencoe High school and will take charge next Monday. It is said the class will be a large one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
rDRTIIIzER EXPERT VISITS

dohth1 .u elel3anv these are the m
 J. T. Williams of Auburn. fertillzer oD,na1,t was visitor to Tuscaloosa Tuesday. He inspected a number Of the local experiments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
RAIL GAME SET

Baseball fans are looking f0rWard to the game at Calumet Wednesday afternoon. August 29, when double header will be played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

Sea sulls have followed the same ship from the Irish coast to New York distance of 2,J60 miles. according to records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

conference was made today by G. M. Barnett president of the County Supeuntendents association. The meetings will be held at the Baraca class room of the First Baptist church. Lawrence street. because of the crowded condition of the capitol during the session of the legislature. Superintendent Barnett appealed to all county superintendents to attend the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
Governor Signs Consolidation Bill And New Officials Are
 Chosen
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD


 Albany. Alabama, officially passed out of existence Tuesday afternoon late, and Decatur, Alabama. assumed the place formerly held by the Twin Cities in the municipal life of Ala bama Acting under the provisions of five merger bills passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Brandon Tuesday late the commits sioners of the consolidated city as sumed office at 4:30 o'clock. and in their first session elected other city officials for the consolidated munich pality.
 The oath of office was admins tered to James A. Nelson, formerly mayor of Decatur, who becomes president of the new commission, anI Associate Commissioners W. A.. Britian, formerly mayor of Albany. and Charles F.. Sittason. formerly president of the Alabny city council
 The oath was administered to the commissioners in the Central Ma tional bank by Thomas A. Bowles, notary public. Only a few citizens witnessed the ceremony which oc- cured within 80 minutes from the time news was received here th3- Governor Brandon had signed the merger measures.
 City officials Chosen.
 The commission at it's initial ses- sion. elected the following officers; D. W. Collier city clerk: Henry liar tung. assistant city clerk; C. M. Riggsbey. chief of police; Joseph Bell assistant chief; Thomas A. Bowles, treasurer: M. S Bingham, city engineer. W. II. Sorber, chief of the fire department; L. II. kilgore, assistant chief; Melvin Hutson. city attorney; W. W. Callahan, assistanti J. W. Pettey, superintendent of streets; A. F. Bryant, assistant; Mrs w. R. Nelson. stenographer; Bryant Brazelton, Simmons, Thompson, Stew art Adcock and Nances patrolmen.
 The first session of the comms- sioners moved swiftly. Mountainous were made and places filled with dis patch. All selections were unanl- nous. Under the election all city officials of the old municipalities Of Albany and Decatur remain in city positions, except the office of city treasurer, MT. Bowles being the only new official selected. Others were doVetailed into the new scheme Of things, some of the former chiefs or Albany retaining their titles under the new regime and some of the for nier Decatur chiefs occupying the same positions in the consolidated cities. In all instances heads Of de partments not given similar positions in the new city were made first as sistants.
 The meeting passed off quietly. with only few citizens aware of the fact that the epoch making ses- sion was even in progress.
 One of the first changes in a busi- ness way occurred when the Albany Decatur Daily appeared on the streefs with its name changed in it's home edition to the Decatur Daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
DRY KILN DESTROYED
Lumber Company Suffers Loss In
 Fire Today

FLORALA, Ala. August 2S.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)- Fire of unde- ternlined origin late today destroyed the dry kiln of the sBritton Lumber company at Lake Wood in this county. The fire company from Florala was called for assistance, but on it's ar rival the kilns were found to be total loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
nANKER IS I'LL

]. T.. Hughes, president of the First National bank fof FIorala, is re- ported critically III after an opera tion for appendicitis at Lake View hospital today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

First tragedy was performed by Thespis st Athens, according to tra- dititn, about 55s E. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
COUNTY MUST PAY. EXPENSE OF ROAD INSPECTION TRIP
Board Of Revenue Members To Collect For Indian
 apOIiS Trip
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE II ERALD | Mont gOmpry, Ala. Aug. 2S

NJ V. Henry treasurer of Jeffer- son county, must issue the countys warrant foi $500 covering expenses of members of the board of revenue WEo went to Indianapolis for an in spection of roads with the view of determining their availability for Jeff ferson county.
 The court of appeals this afternoon affirmed the decesiOn of the Jeffer- son circuit court which directed the payment of the amount The court held that the board of revenue has legislative and executive powers and in their exercise was permitted to order the trip and to provide for the payment of expenses.
 Decisions of the court of appeals Tuesday follow:
 SANFORD J;
 E. l.. Burke alias. and Smith BatcheIor Vs. state. Nontg gOmery cir cult court. affirmed.
 NJ. V. Henry, treasurer Vs. C. J. Rogers. engineer, Jefferson circuit court; affairmed.
 FOSTER J
 D. Moulton, alias Dee Moulton vs. state Covington circuit court; at- firmed
 Richardson Bowden vs. state. Gov ington circuit court; affirmed.
 Joel $. Folmar ys. state, Pipe cir cult court; affirmed.
 Jake Rosenblum vs. state. Madison circuit court; affirmed
 otis Valentine Vs state, Lauder dale circuit court; affirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

Wearing lenses mounted in a frame for the correction of faulty vision as first recorded about 1895 A. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

The Altoona pubic school wili open Monday with formal exercises. Rep resentative c. s. Culver and County Superintendent E. c. Murphy being the speakers. It is expected that the enrolment on the first day will exceed 500. Principal J. 0. Dickinson made public his faculty Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
Only 4 more days of Porter's Sale
Yes, we have no 'has-beens' 7

Every suit we offer is from our own high-grade mak CTS, whose ideas and ideals of quality coincide with ours. Here is an opportunity to own an early fall suit at bg sAVina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
sTPERINTENDENTS GATHER

County superintendents of educa- tion of Alabama will gather here Thursday for a two day conference regarding the public school work during the term which will begin in September. Announcement of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

public schools for next Monday su- perintendent Danahoo states that it will be necessary to operate several of the schools on double shifts until new buildings are completed. This will be particularly true of the pri- mary schools. he says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
2,OOO CITIZENS IN DEKALB GATHER ID REBUILD HIGHWAY
Double Shifts Necessary In GadSden Schools For
 Time Being
GADSDEN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD { EaAaroH AIo Aur ln

DeKalb county citizens, 2,000 strong, are expected to assemble early Wednesday morning to rebuild the highway leading from Fort Payne by way of Chavies to the Jackson county line. The road has been divided into 1S sections, each of which is under a foreman or SUI pervisor. From Fort Payne to the top of Sand Mountain chert will be straights graders blows and teams will be used in grading a first class road way.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
Another Big Success.

The faculty of the Lamar schools
scored a big success in their play at
the high school auditorium last Fri
day evening. 1t was the third crowd
ed house in a month for high school
plays, and shows the interest of the
patrons in the city schools. The play,
"The Beantown Choir" was a hum
orous sketch that gave ample oppor-
tunity for the cast to display their
talents and it made great hit with
the big audience.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
MOTHERS DAY.
Sunday Afternoon Service of Lamar
Lodge No. 1919, b. p. o. Elks
Attracts Large Audience.

The Mothers Day service of the
Elks was held at the Victory Theatre
last Sunday afternoon and drew one
of the largest crowds ever assembled
in the house in spite of the threatening
weather that kept many people from
attending. The theatre was beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion and the
stage settings were very attractive.
Mrs. Ralph Pivonka in costume repre-
senting Mother" with the spotlight
playing on her. and the letters of the
word Mother" covered with flags
which were removed as the song was
sung, made up scene that will long
impress all who were present at the
service.
Rev. o. w. Brakebill, pastor of the
Methodist church at Wiley and an en-
thusiastic member of the order of
Elks, acted as chaplain for the serv-
ice, and delivered an eloquent invoca-
tion at the opening of the service. He
is a member of Salida Lodge No. S08,
b. p. o. Elks, and will take part in
the service at the dedication of the
new home in u few weeks. The Elks
orchestra rendered several fine selec-
tions which added much to the occas-
ion. The song, Mother of Ireland"
by Mrs. Marie Uhl was u specially at
tracive feature of the service. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Glen Kirk
patrick. The Exalted Ruler, K. j. Nc
in an impressive manner, and Past
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler,
Chas. H Wooden, delivered beautiful
tribute to Mother. Matt Ober render
ed the songs, "M-o-T-H-E-R," and
Mother Machree" in most impressive
manner. The service closed with the
benediction by Rev. Brakebill.
The program was as follows:
Overture, Elks Orchestra.
Invocation, Rev. o. w. Brakebill of
Salida Lodge No. 8OS.
Opening Address, Exalted Ruler, X.
j. McGrath.
Song, Mother of Ireland" Mrs.
Marie Uhl.
Ritualistic Services, Officers Lamar
Lodge No. 1919.
Song, "M-O-T-H-E-R", Matt ober.
Tribute to Mother, Past Exalted
Ruler, c. II. Wooden.
Song, Mother Machree," Matt OBJ
er.
Benediction, Rev. o. w. Brakebill.
Closing March, Elks Orchestra.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE
Knights Templar Observe Day and
Hear Farewell Address of Past
Commander T. F. Kelly.

Malta Commandery No. 80, Knights
Templar, held their Ascension Day
service this year at the Baptist church
on Sunday morning, and the members
of the Commandery marched to the
church in full uniform and joined in
the services at the church. The first
part of the service being the regular
ritualistic service of the order and the
rest the regular service of the church.
1t was the last Sunday of Rev. T. F..
Kelly as pastor of the church, and as
he is also a Past Commander of Malta
Commandery it was his farewell adj
dress 10 the order. And the evening
service was his farewell to the church
he has served SO long and faithfully.
Rev. Kelly delivered most eloquent
and appealing address on the subject
of the Ascension and the choir of the
church had specially attractive musi-
cal program prepared for the occasion.
Rev. Kelly leaves the last of the week
for his new pastorate at Alamosa, but
Mrs. Kelly will remain until about the
first of June. They take with them
the best wishes of many Lamar friends
for their health and prosperity in their
new home.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
Radin Market Service.

Fort Collins, May 15.-Radio and
telegraph market news service will be
established July lst at Denver by the
Extension Service of Colorado Agri-
cultural College in cooperation with
the Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington. Announcement to that
effect was made today by Roud Nc
Cam, Director of Extension at the
College.
Official market news from unbiased
government sources will be broadcast
throughout the State for the benefit
of producers, dealers and consumers.
Livestock, fruits, vegetables, dairy
products, poultry and wool will be
covered as to price, supply and condi-
tion.
The new arrangement is an exten-
sion of the Department of Agricul-
ture's market news service to the
Rocky Mountain region. Heretofore
it has been in operation over leased
wires only as far west as Omaha. The
bulk of the market news will be gath
cred and disseminated by telegraph,
but supplementing this will be con-
densed radio-phone service from Den
yer, to be picked up by receiving sta
tions on farms and ranches every
where, and at headquarters of county
extension agents. Broadcasting from
Denver will be done through establish
ed stations.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
Byers Through With X. q O.

The Kansas and Oklahoma railroad
went into the hands of receivers on
Wednesday, April IS. DR.. DeVaul of
Hutchinson, Kansas, a friend of o. p.
Byers was appointed receiver. The
first of last week all of the equipment
was taken off the road and sent back
to the Wichita & Northwestern where
it belonged. On Friday another en-
gine was brought down and the peo-
pie on the road were notified that their
products would be hauled at anytime
they had anything to ship.
Mr.. Byers notified friends that the
road would not be built further a. this
time, and the friends believe that in
all probability, that the road is COM
pleted so far as Mr.. Byers is concern
ed.
Some Liberal business men and
farmers living along the line are now
working on a plan or two to get the
road in different hands in order that
it may be built. They hope to know in
short time what their plans will de-
velope into and they will then let us
know. Should the road fall into the
hands Of some other company or per
haps a company Of reliable business
men who get up and do things, it will
meet with the approval of most every
one and will be built and will go on
west and serve a great purpose.
There is still a twenty mile gap to
put in between Liberal and Forgan
with partial grade for six miles.
Liberal township has invested S120,-
10000 and Center Township $1S,OOO.OO
besides the contributions of individuals
and this is indeed too much money to
be thrown away. In our interview
with a strong supporter Of the road
Monday, he informed us that too much
money had been invested to let the
road die and that some feasible plan
would be worked out. That they were
watching closely the trend Of affairs
at this time.-Hugoton Hermes.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
G.. o. p. Pays.

Big manufacturing concerns are fol-
lowing one another in granting in
creases of pay to their employees. The
great Singer Manufacturing Company
and a paper industry employing 10,-
900 men are among the most recent to
get in line. The raises average about
ten per cent. They are the direct re-
suit of the nationwide prosperity that
Republican policies have bestowed up
on the country. The present good
times are not due to any abnormal in
fluence like war abroad, but simply
reflect the demand for goods that may
be expected from normal people lead
ing q contented Life.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
Entertain Santa Fe Officials.

A number of the Lamar business
men entertained General Freight
Agent F. d. Galagan of the Santa Fe
Route and Mrs. Marjorie Russell, as
sistant editor of The Earth, the Santa
Fe booster publication, at dinner at
the Ben-Mar last Thursday noon. The
officials are making tour of the val
ley to write up its resources for fu
ture number of the magazine and were
given a rousing reception by our peo-
pie. A concert by the newly organic
ed band was a special feature of their
stay here.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16

OFFICERS ELECTED
New Chamber of Commerce Elects Of
ficers for the Next Year.

The board of directors of the newly
formed Chamber of Commerce met the
first Of the week and completed the
organization by electing the officers
to serve for the first year NJ. X.
Sunday was elected president, F. II.
Kelsey as vice-president, and j. Rus
sell Mayfield as secretary. Steps are
being taken to have big representa-
tion at the annual convention of the
D-C-D Highway at Guymon next week,
May % to "a, and unless rain pre-
vents there will be number of car
loads of Lamarites at that city. From
the date of the establishment of this
highway its annual conventions have
been the one sure rain bet for this
section. The first convention at La
mar in 1917 was the wettest spell in
years and only a few of the delegates
that started ever got here. Each year
it has been the same and last year the
Lamar delegation was rain and mud
bound at Elkhart for several days and
got no further. Barring the hoodoo
Lamar will be there with bells on.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
WILL CELEBRATE FOURTH
Walter l.. Bennett Post No. II, Amer
lean Legion Decides to Celebrate
July Fourth.

The executive committee of Walter
L. Bennett Post has decided Il at there
will he big patriotic celebration of
the nations birthday this year in La
mar The announcement has been
withheld until they could learn defin-
itely as to the probable progress of
the paving III the business section of
the city by that date, and as the en-
gineer of the Strange-Maguire Co. has
reported very favorably on the present
progress and the probability of at
least the cement work being all in,
the Legion has decided definitely to
go ahead with their program. A big
outdoor dance is one of the special
features of the evening program and
this could only be held in case the
progress of the work would permit.
Many big features are being prepared
and all people in this section should
arrange to be here and celebrate
with the boys. When the program is
announced it will be found to repre-
sent the biggest celebration of tho
day ever held here. Watch for the
announcements
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
Denyer's New Mayor.

b. F. Stapleton, for eight years post
master of Denver, was elected mayor
of the city at the election Tuesday
under the peculiar three choice voting
method of that city. Mayor Bailey
lead on first choice votes but did not
receive a majority and Stapleton was
the favorite on both second and third
choice votes, and on the three combin-
ed had lead of over six thousand.
The water bonds. the only thing the
Denver Post had nerve enough left af-
ter the school election to fight, car
ried by over five thousand majority.
The Lamar register., 1923-05-16
POSTAL CONVENTION
Employees of Service in Prowers and
Baca Counties Meet and Form
Organization.

Over forty postmasters and employ
es of the various postoffices in Baca
and Prowers counties met last Sat
urday afternoon and evening in La
mar. The meeting was called to ex-
change views and organize a council
to represent the various branches of
the service in the two counties. The
sessions were held in the Masonic club
room and fine banquet was served
ut $50 at the Ben-Mar hotel. Post
masters and employees were present
from all sections of both counties and
the meeting was very interesting and
helpful to all. The council was organ
lied by the selection of l.. M. Mark
ham of Lamar as the representative
of the postmasters, Roy Hodges of
Springfield as representative of the
assistant postmasters, Harry O'Kane
of Holly and Louis Fuller of Campo
for the rural carriers. The other
branches will announce representatives
later. The following program was
carried out at the two sessions:
Address of Welcome, Mr.. Herschel
Horn, for the Mayor of Lamar. Ad-
dress of welcome on behalf of the La
mar postoffice.
Response, Joe Beasley, postmaster.
Utleyville; Roy H. Horner, postmast-
er, Wiley.
Organization.
Accounting" led by A. A. Hager-
man, postmaster, Springfield.
Registered, Insured and C. o. ID.
Mail" led by John T. Adkins, post
master, Holly.
Symposium, "Some of my problems
as a postmaster" ~ by Mrs. Mabel
Lycan, postmaster, Lycan.
Responses, from all postmssters.
Banquet, 6:30 p. N.
Evening session, 500 o'tlock. held
at the Lamar postotfice.
"ehe Handling of Unbelievable
Mail" led by H. r. Smith, postal clerk
Lamar.
Separation of Mail" from the
standpoint of the railroad postoffices,
Edward c. Leigh, assistant postmast-
er, Lamar; Geo. W. Karn, postmaster,
Granada.
From the standpoint of the inland
post offices, X. b. Kerr, postmaster,
Stonington; F. NJ. Wheeler. postmast-
er, Campo.
Address, John z. Meeth, assistant
superintendent of mails, Pueblo, Colo.
Miscellaneous business.