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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
APRIL WILL SMASH ALL BUILDING RECORDS
First Fifteen Days Amos. Reach
 Previous High Month

April Is scheduled to lead any other month in the history of Bir- mingham in building development and money invested in new struc- lures.
 Up to April 15 the figures com piled by c. J. Kendrick, chief clerk ment, show s1,223,444, just two weeks period The full 30 days is expected to pass the s2,000,000 mark.
 Prior to this month February. 1913. held the record with total of s1,347. .o0o. The next highest mark was that of March, 1923, with a total of. s1,247,595.
 This April has a showing in it's first two weeks of sum within viously shown.
 Up to April 15, the showing this month is as follows;
 New residences, 117; cost of new residences. s227,175; miscellaneous frame buildings, s7.o65: improve brick and tile structures, SS4,720; improvements to brick and tile structures, s1.f90; new concrete and stone structures. s125,90o; fireproof buildings, s742,964.
 Heating permits issued totaled s10,600.
 Other interesting figures given out Wednesday morning were those from the plumbing inspectors department, where Stanley Hughes, the chief clerk, stated $50 new houses had been equipped with plumbing since the first of the year. with each month showing an increase. as fol- lows: January. BIO; February. 261, and March. 356. total of BPS, of which $50 were for new buildings.
 Mir. Hendricks figures for the rec ogd of the building inspectors de- partment indicated that 1923 would double the building record of last [ year. in which 1922 showed a total of s7,491 .020. against a total for the first three and a half months of 1923 of s441561S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ENSLEy IN MIDST IF GREAT ERA IF CHURCH BUILDING
Present Construction Repre- sents Expenditures of
 Quarter Million Dollars
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD FpsIey Ala AuriI OK


 Church buildings representing an expenditure of over quarter million dollars are either in the course of construction or being proposed by Easley congregations, according to figures compiled Wednesday by real estate dealers, and eit was predicted that 1923 would witness the greatest tide of church construction in many years. The Ensley Highlands Meth odist church was the first to start the building movement, with construc- tion of new church which will rep resent an investment of more than S60,000 when finished.
 The Ensley Christian church has erected new edifice which is valued at approximately S40,000. while the Baptist church is laying plans for the construction of a new building which will cost upwards of s125,000 The Baptist congregation expects to sell it's Avenue property, and is en- gagged in campaign to raise the re- naining amount necessary. The First Methodist church also has built a Sunday school annex which Is valued in the thousands. An expenditure of more than SIS, 1000 is to be involved in the construction by the Ensley First Presbyterian church of their new building at Twenty First street and Avenue H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
TO CONFER ON TAXES
Hawkins One Of Three Collectors
 Meeting With Joint Committee


 Meeting With Joint Committee
 James F. Hawkins. Jefferson coun- ty tax collector, left Birmingham Wednesday afternoon for Montgom- cry to appear before a joint house and senate committee and discuss matters relative to a revision of the state revenue laws. MT. Hawkins Is one of a committee of three among the tax collectors and assessors of the state. The other two members are J. J. Flowers, Montgomery coun- ty. and L. H. Montgomery. Green county. They have been invited by Gov. w. W. Brandon and by the legislature to appear before the joint committee.
 one of the matters which it Is un- derstood will be suggested to the committee will be revision of the property tax on automobiles. It will be suggested that automobiles be exempted from the ad valorem tax, and that automobile license rates be increased. A tax on certain classes of cars is being considered, but 1t IS thought that the main change will be an increase in the present license rate, according to the horsepower ot the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
NEW SERVICE ANNOUNCED
Frisco Freight Trains Specded Up
 Under Revised Schedule

Paul Escott. general agent freight department, of the Frisco railroad. has received notices of new fast freight service on that line as fol- lows:
 South bound train leaves Kansas City at 2:45 m. and arrives at Mem pris at :S5 ?. m. the second day, making direct connections with the southeast. North bound train leaves Memphis al 11.30 p. m. and arrives at Kansas City al ? a. m., the third morning.
 Birmingham shippers may obtain office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SHOOTS HERSELF
Mrs. J. l.. Jackson Gives No Reaso
 For Rash Act Wednesday


 For Rash Act Wednesday
 Hrs. J. L.. Jackson, 20, 515 Nine teenth street, north, shot herself through the left breast with q .3S-caliber pistol at 10:20 o'clock Wednesday morning. She was rushed to the Hillman hospital in Johns ambulance. where authorities re- ported her condition as fair unless complications set in. The bullet en- tered about two inches above the heart and lodged in the body.
 Mrs. s, M. Street. proprietor of the house. stated Mrs. Jackson went to Mrs. Streets room and got the pistol with which she shot herself. The first intimation of the attempt ed suicide was the report of the pistol and Mrs. Jackson's screams. It was stated Mrs. Jackson's hus- band, an automobile mechanic. left Sunday afternoon, presumably for Montgomery.
 Mrs. Jackson made no statement to Detectives Bragan and Brown. who investigated, but 1t was sup posed the cause of the attempted suicide was despondency. No notes or other information were left which might lead to the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
PICTURES FRESHMAN
Vivid Play Is Given At WOOdlnwI
 City Hall

Vividly pcturing the freshman in play typical of the first year at col lege, from the pen of Walter Ben by the Birmingham Wa1them league in the auditorium of the woodlawn city hall, brought many hearty laughs to the small audience in at tendance.
 The play was presented in three acts, the first revolving about the opening of the college term of 1922, the second, in which Aaron. the freshman, Is elected president of the freshman class, and the third culmi- hating in the usual boy and girl TO- nance of love and marriage.
 The many pranks played on Aaron. and the staunch devotion of Eliza beth Maudela Feeny, an old sweet heart proved interesting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
GEORGIA CANDIDATE IN CITY

Max H. Wilenshy. candidate for United States Congress, Fifth dis trlct of Georgia, Is at the TutWiler hotel. Mir Wilenshy has been tour ing Alabama, Mississippi and Geor- gia and has delivered lectures in over 100 cities and towns. He will leave Birmingham Thursday morn ing for Atlanta and prepare for his second tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
LOvEMAN STARTS IT
Bum Reports How Hospital Wa
 Aided in Albany-Decatur

Bunn Reports How Hospital Was
 Aided in Albany-Decatur
 Joseph H. Loveman of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, started the ball roll- ing that in 10 minutes netted $1,500 with which to pay the remainder of the debt on a hospital at Albany-De- .catur Tuesday evening. He and O.. l.. Bum, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, were guests of the AL bany- Decatur Chamber of Commerce and delivered addresses before that body. Pending their addresses a band of women presented the cause, of the local hospital. l<s MT. I.oyeman arose. and said his firm. although not located in Albany Decatur, appreciated such a cause and he would pledge $10O for Love- man. Joseph x Loeb. That started 1t and in 10 minutes, according to MT. Bum, the $1,500 had been raised on the spot, due to the magnetic inn petus~sf' Mir. 4Loveman's action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Ehks TO GIVE BANQUET.

Members of the Elks club are plan ming an initiation and banquet at the club house Monday night. The initiation will be held in the lodge rooms under the direction of the de- gree team. the banquet being served afterwards. Tn Elks are planning an extensive program of activities for the next three months, during which time renovations will be made about the club room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ATTENTION. CAR OWNERS

The Birmingham Automobile Club is now issuing car insurance at a saving to its members of 35 per cent off the standard rates. It is giving what heretofore has been going to the insurance brokers This may ap- peaR to he cheap insurance. hut the policy holder saves the commissions. Call upon us at the Tutwiler hotel. BIRMINGHAM AUTOMOBILE CLUB.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
CHURCH MEN TO MEET
Ground For New House Of Worship
 To He Broken Mny 6.

Further plans for the erection oi the new building of the St. John Methodist Episcopal church, south
 were named at a meeting at s o'clock Wednesday night of all men of tht church. It was announced by the pastor, pr. H. \. Newsome, that the initial breaking of ground for the new building, to be erected at Seventh avenue and Fifteenth street, vii
 take place at o'clock in the after noon, Sunday, May 6. Construction is to start the following day witt c. W. Hadnott. contractor, in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
DEATH THREAT CHARGED
Husband, In Divorce Plea. Declares l.. He Ia In Fear At All Times

HuAO0n0e HI DIVOEce 1lCas DCClaECS ye He Is In Fear At All Times
 Charging that his wife stated she put poison in his coffee for the pur- pose of killing him, and that she stat ed she would do 1t again to accom- plish her purpose. suit for divorce was filed Wednesday by J. D. Busby against Bertha Busby. Busby further alleges that she threatened to kill him with an ice pick or to shoot him. r Alleging that his wife was an ha- bitual user of headache powders. and saying that "she cannot live without said narcotics" Busby professed to be in great dread and fear at all times that she would carry out her threats.
 Busby at one time was employed as mechanic at Crawford's auto shop and resides at Edgewood. He and his wife were married January 2S. 1914, and separated September 2s. 1923. the petition states. Busby re- quests custody of their children. Doris Bell busby, 3 years old. and Evelyn BuSby G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SEARCH FOR BOYs

Police Wednesday were notified to be on the lookout for three small boys who disappeared from their homes during the day. and were not seen afterwards. The boys were: George Priestly. 16 years old. son of MT Fred l.. Priestly. 4701 Fifth avenue Wylam; Harry Willis. 16 years old S04 Forty second street. north. both of Birmingham. and R. B. Pierce, Jr Helena. Ala. 10 years old son of MT and Mrs. R. B. Pierce.- ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
NEW "BORlNG BURGLAR"
Uses Auger To Get To Latch On
 Inside Of Door

Birmingham has a newer type Of burglar, boring burglar"
 Some time Tuesday night one of this new species bored a hole through the rear door of Brights Drug company at Five Points. lift ing the door catch, and helped him self to quantity of cigarettes and cigars valued at approximately $500. Detective MeCoombs. who investi- gated, stated several such robberies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
FALLS FROM SCAFF0LD
j.. n. Jesk Badly Bruised By Accident
 At BOyIeS

J. B. Jesk. carpenter. S62o Fifth avenue, north, was severely shaken and bruised when he fell Wednesday, morning from scaffold at the plant of the Lehigh Portland Cement com pany at Boyles. MT. Jesk was at work at the plant when in some man. ner he lost his balance and fell a distance of 45 feet into cement pit: He was rushed to Norwood hospital in Ridout's ambulance, where an ex- animation disclosed the fact that he had not sustained any internal in- juries or broken bones.
 Hospital officials stated Wednes- day night that Mir. Jesk had passed a fairly comfortable day. and was eX- pected to improve rapidly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
CHAFFTN viii. PROMPTED

The will of the former Elizabeth P. Chaffin was probated Wednesday afternoon, with a brother of the de- cedent, Frank D. Chaffin. as executor without bond. The will was signed November 22. 1922. Beneficiaries are: Oscar Chaffin, J. Frank Rushton. Mrs. ouise R. Crouch. Frank D. Chaffin, Willie Chaffin. T. H. Eddie, c. Her ring, Louise C. Riddle. Nellie F.. Foley and Mamie Chaffin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
THURSDAY IS HOLIDAY
Birmingham Banks Observe Memo
 vial Day By Closing

All clearing house banks are to be closed Thursday in observance of Memorial Day, which is a legal holi- day in Alabama.
 Notice of the closing was given out Wednesday by W. C. Sterrett secretary of the Birmingham Clear ing House association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
DEATHS
RELEASED ON $500 BOND

Luther Mireh, alleged moonshiner, was free on $500 bond Wednesday following his arrest Tuesday night when Deputies w. S. Adams, Jim Ball and Bill Snow raided an S0-gallon still near Eldorado, Ala. The still was located on the banks of New Found creek. the officers stated, and had been in operation about year. apparently. Four hundred gallons of mash was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
MUSIC sTUDY,s ANNUAL MEETING

MUSIC sTUDY's ANNUAL MEETING
 The annual business meeting of the Music Study club Is to be held Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock in Cable hail. Election of officers for the coming year. discussion of change of the constitution, and report of off cers concerning activities of the club during the last year will be the fea- lures of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
DUNKLEY IN RECITAL

An organ recital is to be glven next Wednesday night in the Ensley Methodist church by Ferdlnano Dunkley. The recital will be under inc auspices of a committee of wom- en of the church headed by Mrs. Os- car Berney,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
DEFENDS JITNEY BUSSES

While jitney busses have undoubt- edly cut down the revenue of the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company. the people desire depend- able transportation at as low rate as can be had, and to this end it is desirable that the jitneys be allowed to continue in operation along streets not served by street car lines. was the substance of a statement issued Wednesday by D. P. Kapp, promi- nent Ensley business man. and presi- dent of the Ensley Motor company.
 The city commission knows that the jitney operator is entitled to consideration, MT. Kapp said, but has made little progress toward an equit- able adjustment of the jitney bus controversy. It is unfair to the street car company to sell them a franchise for operation on certain streets. causing them to make con siderable investment in the streets as to tracks and improvements, main tain regular schedule and give de- pendable transportation facilities. and then allow the jitney operator with small investment and little in terest to traverse the same streets, MT. Kapp pointed out However. we are all interested in improving trans portation facilities, and advocate al lowing jitneys to operate over streets which have not already been given to the street car company, MT. happ explained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ENsLEY BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau Age-Hsrald correspondent will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy, Ensley 4O6- w. Ihe ejaculation department Of the Ensley bureau is at 309h Nineteenth street, Rnnm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
NEGROES FACE MURDER CHARGE

James Kelley and Cecil Vann, ne- groes, will face: trial in the crimina. division of the circuit court on charges of murder in the first de- gree. following the return of that verdict by Coroner J. D. Russum Wednesday. The negroe. are charged with the killing Saturday night at a dance at 2411 Twenty-fifth avenue. north, of John Hargrove. Accord ing to testimony from seven wit nesses present at the inquest. Vann entered the place looking for his wife, and in an ensuing row handed Kelley, his cousin, a pistol with which Kelley killed Hargrove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
TO HOLD FIELD MEET.

Extensive preparations are being made by Minor high school, Ensley, for the field day events next month al the Jefferson county high school. The Minor team is holding daily workouts in preparation for the field events, and is expected to make a creditable showing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Portero. 12ls St.. Charles street March 31, boy. MT. and Mrs. Brady F. Wolf: 1127 Eff teenth street, north, April 16, girl. Mir. and Mrs. Milford G. Box. 2307 Twentieth street, north, April IA, girl. Mir. and Mrs. Fred A. Freeman, 2lll FL der avenue, April 9. girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene A. Shields 346 Powell street. April IT. girl.
 DEATHS
 John D. Eskew. AT Emma avenue. April "A, 65 years.
 James w. Jordan, South Highland in firmary, April 24. 5l years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
HARMONY SINGERS MEET SUNDAY

Several prominent. singers are to be present at a sing in the court house next Sunday under the auspices of the Jefferson County Christian Har- mony Musical association. The pro- gram is being arranged by the presi dent of the association, and Sacred Harp singers have been invited to join with the Harmony singers. Din ner is to be served at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

William c. Adnms-Funeral services for William Capus Adams were held Wednesday afternoon. Burial was made in Forest Hill cemetery, Brown in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
I. H. GILL RETURNS

A new home on Ensley Highlands has been purchased by J. H. Gill; Semet- -Solvay company, who has re- turned from Wheeling. w. Va, where he was stationed by his company for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Lawson Moody-Remains of Lawson Moody, 6 years of age, who died Wednesday of pneumonia at his home at Overton, will be sent Thursday to Altoona by Ridout for burial. Young Moody is survived by his father and mother and sev- eral brothers and sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
DEATHS
sss.4s3.ss4.21

B. r. Bnrchcrs-B. r. Barchers, aged 70, 1114 Tuscaloosa avenue, died at his home at 30 Wednesday morn ing. following a stroke of ap- popleXy. Funeral arrangements S will be announced Thursday by Ridoat. efs%
 Willie McVay-The remains of Will lie McNay, 19. who died in Alexan- dria, La, Tuesday morning. will reach Birmingham Wednesday and funeral services will be held from the residence of his mother. Mrs. M. F. McGill, 143S Avenue D, ct 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with burial in Elmwood cemetery, Lige Loy iA charge. He is survived by his mother. two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Brown and Mrs. Irene Burden. both of Birmingham: two brothers, P. W. McVay of Kansas City, Mo-. and Robert McVay of Birmingham.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-26
EXERCISES At
CONSIDERATION
OUTLINED
Detailed Account Of Events at
Elevation Of Or. Freeman
Is Given Out.

The order of procession and de-
tailed events of open-air services at
the National Cathedral on Sunday,
when the Rev. DIR. James e. Free.
man will appear for the first time
before the public as Episcopal bishop
of Washington, were announced to.
day by the committee i'm charge.
The conservation will occur at 1880
a. m, Saturday. in the Church CT
the Epiphany.
The order of the procession, which
will form at $50 Sunday afternoon
on the south side OF st. Adams
Church and move to the center of
the great amphitheater provided,
will be as follows:
The grand marshal and executive
chairman; boys OF the choirs in
columns Of fours. led by the cathe-
dral crucifer: Army Band In column
Of tours, led by the United States
flag; men of the choir in column
OF fOurs, led by the diocesan ban
ner; seminarians in column OF fours,
led by the crucifer Of St. Adams
Church; clergy In column of twos.
led by the cathedral banner; ca.
thedral council in column of twos,
led by the cathedral verger; cathe-
dral chapter in column Of tWos.
and bishops in columns Of twos
At least $4,000 persons will be
accommodated in the stand near
the cathedral. In case 1t Is raining
as late as / O'Clock Sunday, the
exercises will take place In Con-
vention Hall, Fifth and X streets
northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-26
SOLDIER s WIFE
W|NSD|VORCE
DECREE
Court Also Takes Action on
Number of Cases Of Failures
to Keep Up AIimony.

Justice Hoehling Of the District
Supreme Court yesterday awarded
a final decree of absolute divorce
to Mrs. Jenny T. Barry form Sergt.
Joseph ]. Barry, U. s. A., on the
ground OF misconduct.
threatening to take away her
adopted son unless she withdraws
her suit for limited divorce, Mrs.
Annie Zoub, wife OF e. Zoub.
proprietor Of an organge beverage
establishment at 1904 Ninth street,
northwest yesterday petitioned the
District Supreme Court to compel
her husband to surrender the boy
to her and also to show cause why
he should not be adjudged in con-
tempt of court for failure to nay
alimony az directed by the court.
Francis Il. Serrin, whose wife
Mary A. SerE1n sued him for an
absolute divorce was ordered by
Justice Hoehling to pay her $50
monthly temporary alimony.
Elizabeth Oldfield Blaclxnaan who
sued her husband Harry G. Black
man for an absolute divorce yes.
terday asked the court to issue
a rule requiring her husband to
show cause why he should not be
adjudged in contempt for failure to
pay alimony as directed by the
court.
Alleging misconduct Olive e.
Sherman yesterday filed suit against
George M. Sherman. Tor an absolute
divorce. They were married Deem
Der 81. 1890.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-26
WHAT'S DONG
Today and TOMORROW
To-day.


Meetins-Catholio Hierarchy of the
United States. Catholic University, after
noon.
Of. PythiaB, Pythian Temple. evening.
Meeting - Columbia Lodge, No. 70,
Knights of Pythias. Pythian Temple
Dance-Kentucky state Society Meri-
dian Mansions, . p. m.
Concert--Soldiers' Home Band, band
stand, Soldiers Home, $3.50 p. m.
1ncrSase Your speed and Secure Justics,''
Unity Society. 1s2s ! street northwest
Eeeting-Music school. knights q
Columbus. K. c. building, SlS Tenth
street northwest, evening
Meeting Washington Typothetae. City
conesrs-Nashlns.on Boys 1ndspsnd'
Masonic meetings=.st. Johns. No. II
harmony y. No; II 2. A.: WashinstcHn On
!. K. T. c.; Naomi. No. 9; Brookla nd,
No. IL; Cathedral No. IL, and Hope,
No 80, evening.
Observation-Disclosures Assembly q
National FEDERATION Of Uncle Sam
Luncheon--Caravan Club, City Club,
e.: E; Fin; a1 AE;
and Grounds, afternoon.
Meeting - Auxiliary Home Board,
Temple Chapter, Q. =. s" 1114 street.
Meeting - Keane Council Knights. Of
Columbus, X. OF c. Hall, 8 p. m.
Meeting-Washington Council. knights
of Columbus, x. Of c. Hall, p. m.
Masonic meetings New Jerusalem,
No. ., 3. A.; Washington Centennial,
No. II. NJ. M; Myron n. Parker. No. ~,
Washington. No. 81 william r. Single.
ton. No. ~: William r. Hunt. No. To-
Harding, No. 81, evening.
Concert-Army Band. Army Barracks.
1880 p. m.