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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
ACC|DENTA[ SHOT
 MAY CAUSE DEATH
15-Year-0ld Cherokee Boy In Sheffield Hospital In Criti-
 cal Condition
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU l
 THE AtiE-HERALD ! EhaffiaId Ala Dee 9a

Vernon Clark, 15-year- -old son of MT and Mrs. A. N. Clark of Cherokee, this county, was brought to the Col bert County hospital in Sheffield last night, probably fatally wounded by the accidental discharge of a shot gun while hunting with four other boys. His younger brother was member of the party. The brother was just in front of Vernon with his gun on his shoulder. and when pass ing under a limb of tree the gun was discharged, the shot striking Vernon in his left side, penetrating his lung. Physicians say his condi- tion is critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
Q Before Sp1eae Court Asked M ALbaHDeca Merger Case

nifty women of the city, were seriously injured and B. c. Gibbons, automobile salesman of Huntsville, suffered a fracture of a rib when the car, in which they were riding at Camp Me Clellan was struck by a car driven by R. R. Hammond.
 Two of MT. Gray's front teech were Knocked out and several loosened and Mrs. Gray was seriously bruised about the head, face and body both being carried to hospital for atten- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
WILKINS FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for Robert John Wilkins, little son of MT. and Mrs. R j.. Wilkins. were held from the resi- dence on Wilma avenue Friday morn ing at 10 o'clock by Rev. J. E. Coker burial being made at pugemont ceme tery. The death of the little boy oc- cured Thursday after an illness of less than two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
RICKNER CASE SET

The belated term of the federal dis trict court scheduled for last Novem Der was postponed on account of the absence of Judge William I. Grubb and has been set for Monday, January 21. One of the most important cases to be heard next month will be that of Mrs. Evelyn Rickner, the young woman, charged with shooting her husband. James c. Rickner, at Camp McClellen last June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
WELFARE FUNDS GROW

Officials of the state Child Vel fare Department report a gratifying response to their Christmas letters sent out in appeal for funds for the maintenance of children. More than $500 was received during the past three days, and s1,155 was received during the preceding week.
 These funds, it is explained, are used for the work of the children's 8 aid division. The work of this divi- sion is to care for the children who are turned over to the Child Well fare Department by the probate judges of the various counties Of the state. Around S3,000 a month is needed to feed and clothe these It. tie ones and the funds have to be raised by voluntary contributions the child welfare officials state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
No CuANCE PLANNED

All but one department of the big Dwight cotton mill at Alabama City is running on 45-hour weekly schedule, as they have been doing for several weeks, and it is stated that there will be no change during the first month or two of the new year. The reason for the abbreviated schedule is said to be the lack of de- mand for cloth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
GADSDEN LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS ELECTS
Joe Lewis New Noble Grand-In- stallation Set For Thursday
 GADSDEN BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Gadsden Ala Dec 23

Joe Lewis was elected noble grand of Apollo Jorge, No. 151, l. Q. o. F., at its annual meeting Thursday night. Other officers named were; Vice, Thomas Bachus; secretary, A. c. Howard; treasurer, M. c. White head; representative to the grand lodge. w. P. Archer; alternate, 0. B, Roper; trustees, s. T. Green, W. H Howard w. F. Weir. The lodge and the Rebekahs will hold joint in- stallation of officers next Thursday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
P4IR sIRpRIsr rRIENDs

While several of the Classes or the Sunday school of the Little Brick church were in the midst of an enter tainment at the church Thursday
 night, Superintendent R. Herman Bramlett, and Miss Hattie Stephens walked in with complete bridal party and gave their friends sur prise by staging a beautiful wedding ring service. Mfr. Bramlett and his bride are among the most popular young people of the city and their marriage has created much interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
sERyE ANNUAL DINNER
CAPTuRE RIG STILL

State law enforcement officers ano sheriff's officers captured large still of about 400-gallon capacity. Thursday afternoon on the Water melon road, IS miles from here. The still, it is believed, had been moved from place to place before it's eap- ture by the authorities and was named the "Mogul." No arrests were made Officers have been after the still for some time. A short while after the officers confiscated the still, Sheriff W. c. Kyle was called by tlephone from the neighborhood of Lock No IS and asked to investi- gate the burning of school house. The school was located about mile from where the still was captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
CoMMIsIONs ISSUED

The following commissions were issued by $. H. Blan, secretary of state Friday, December 2S:
 J. A. Duckworth, notary public, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa county.
 c. II. Murphy, notary public Stockton, Baldwin county.
 Ethel NJ. Fant, notary public, Falr- field, Jefferson county.
 w. c. Thomas. constable, Precinct ,, Birmingham, Jefferson county.
 W. P. Rutledge, notary public, Blr- mingham, Jefferson county.
 J. 0. Bennett, notary public, MO- bile, Mobile county.
 Jas S Lynch notary public, Cit ronelle, Mobile county.
 w. s. Bishoop, constable, Precinct 3. LaFayette, Chambers county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
100 TO COMPLETE COURSE

Miss Isadroa Williams, home demonstration agent of Tuscaloosa county, has announced that more than 100 girls of this county will likely compete all the home demon stration girls course in closing this year and receive certificates. In 13 centers of the country this year there are 256 girls enrolled in home demonstration girls club work. In seven of these centers of the county 79 girls will enter the statewide contest in closing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
HEADS KJwANIs CIUR

W. W. Russell. vice president of the Tennessee Valley bank, is the new chief of the Morgan Kiwanis club, MT. Russell was elected to serve as president as the successor of President F. F. Baird at the regu- lar election last night New officers named included W. W. Rahm, first vice president; Henry Davis, second vice president; Paul Morrison, trus- tee; directors, Dave Perkins, Russell Speake. S. H. Malone, A. A. Jones and John H. McMath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
MIssoURIANs ITO SEE SHOALS

The Muscle Shoals Real Estate board will entertain delegates from Kansas City en route to the conven- tion of the National Association of Real Estate boards, which meets Tn Augusta, Ga. The delegates will ar rive the night of January 14, and on January 15 will be carried over. the Muscle Shoals district, leaving that afternoon for Augusta The party is expected to number about 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
Negro Ministers's
 Farm Yields Still

SELMA, Ala. Dec. 2S.-(Spe- cial. )-Deputies Gaddy and Berry of the sheriff's office brought into Selma Thursday what Is said to be the largest still ever captured in this section. It was a double still made of brass, having a ca-' pacity of 150 gallons. The still was captured near Fremont. about 10 miles from Selma, and was found on the land of negro preacher, w. H. Hall. The preach- CT denied all knowledge of the still. There was clear path leading from the house to the place. Hall was brought to Sell ma, where he made bond and was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
DIR. FOSTER LECTURES

pr. J. s. Foster, president of Gen. tral college, delivered a lecture be- fore the Lions club weekly luncheon meeting Friday and his trip around the world. and L. H. Barner, attorney for the New York Central railroad of Oswego, N. Y, made an interest ing talk. MT. Bailey of Macon also made talk. Miss Ward gave a reading and the rest of the meeting was devoted to routine matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
-------------s ----ses-------------------------- RELIEVED BOYS COUGH

Mrs. F. Van Belle, Pendroy, Mont. writes, I like your Cough Medicine very we'll. My little boy, 6 years old, had very bad cough and after us- ing FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND he secured relief" For coughs, colds and hoarseness there is no better remedy on the market today than FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND. It has stood the test of time. serving three genera, tions. Get the genuine; refuse sub stitutes. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
SIMPSON ENTERTAINs

E. l.. Simpson was host to a mum Der of his personnel and business friends at the Calhoun hotel on Fri day evening. The party was held in the dinning room which was decorated for the occasion. MT. Simpsons guests for the evening was pr. Wade H. Branon, John F. Williams, B. T. Hollis, Rev. E. w. Hagood, Eugene Cooper, Tom H. Collins and B, c. Cooper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
BREAKS ARM AT WRIST

Leslie Johnson, I3-year-oId boy was playing on an enormous saw dust pile near the depot on Wednes day afternoon, when he fell, and broke his arm at the wrist. He was hurried to the doctors office where he received attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
LITTLE GIRL RuRIEn

Edna Lillie May Evans. 5-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Evans, died Thursday at the Druid City hospital after short illness. The funeral was conducted from Rogers chapel Friday afternoon by Dr. C. M. Boyd, pastor of the Firsl Presbyterian church. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
FIRE TuREArENs RLnck

The entire West Tenth street busi- = ness block was threatened by fire early Friday morning, a blaze hav- ing been discovered in the store room of a negro restaurant in the old Parker House building. Fireman re- sponded quickly to the alarm and checked the fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
BRANDON IN BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham Frftlay to attend the national convention of the Sigma Nh fraternity, as guest. On Friday night he will in an address welcome to Alabama the Sigma Nus from all parts of the country who are galher- ing in the Magic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
ATTENDS STUDENT CONFERENCE

Elton Johnson, University of Ala bama student, after having been the guest of his parents here, has gone to Indianapolis. Ind, as a delegate from the university to the ninth ouadrennial, convention of the stu dent volunteer movement for foreign missions, The convention will con- tinue until January 3, after which Mir. Johnson will return to the uni Vcrsity,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Dec. 2S.-The in mates of the government hospital for disabled negro soldiers were served with delightful entertainment dur ing the Christmas holidays. The Red Cross gave them a large Christmas tree and the K. C.s were very kind in abundant supplies. There are no dull times for the patients.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
AT,rUNDANCE 100 PER CENT

At the weekly luncneoh ol lne Sheffield Rotary club Secretary Turner reported three 100 per cent attendance meetings of the club for December. Tuscumbia, he said had four 100 per cent meetings in No, vember. The secretary was requested by the club to send telegram 10 Rotarian A. D. Thomson or onel- field. who is in Birmingham under- going medical treatment, wishing for him an early recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
BANCK FROM CONFERENCE

County Agent E. l.. Deal of Lauder dale county has returned from a 10- day conference of Alabama county agents at Auburn, and this morning announced the program of work to be carried on at his office for the next few months. The first matter to occupy the time of the county agent will be the rural telephone re- pair work from January to F. A tractors school will be held next month by MT. Deal. Work of the farm bureau for spring includes a course in practical fertilization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
OFFICERS INSTALLED

TROY Ala. Dec. 2s-(Special Leased Wire. )-The Kiwanis lunchen was held Thursday night at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The new officers for the coming year were installed with Gerald Tender son as president. Other officers are; James Wiley, vice president; Georse S.rant treasurer. The directors are: Herbert Ballard, J. P. Wood, Jr., Win Andrson. Gleen Crouch, Byron Me Bride and Henry Enzor. The resisna- lion of Rev owen Moran was ac- cepted with much regret and success was wished on him in his new Held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
JAILED. FREED. REARREsTED

Marion Redd, negro, WHO Was jailed on complaint of his wife in connection with the burning of her home last Sunday, was released from the county Jail Friday on his showing a perfect alibi. He was immediately rearrested on charge of wife beat ing and sent to the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
CONTnACT AWARDED

The Rock Asphalt company or Cherokee has let the contract for the con struction of three mile spur track from the main line of the Southern railroad to it's property The contract was awarded to MS sissippi contractor and work will be- gin next Monday. The contractor states he will be on hand with 26 mules and two carloads of material.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29

Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. Hattie Ellis, who died Thursday at her home In Decatur. Services were conducted by Rev. C. C. Davison at the cemetery chapel and interment was made there,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29

Buster Fullerton and D. A. Jacobs, who are alleged to have rented a drive-it-yourself taxi in Florence December 21 and disposed of the car at Jasper. Tenn, later being arrest. ed at Huntsville. Ala, were given a hearing this morning before Justice Hill and bound over to the grand itIrV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
WARMING Is ISSUED

State law enforcement officers in the city Friday issued warning that it is unlawful for minors to be per mitted to enter pool rooms, even where they are connected with bar Der shops, soda fountains, shoe shin ing stands and other businesses of any kind. The officers are said to have had instructions to see that this law is enforced here to the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
ROAD ALMOST READY

City have quite the work of building detour for traffic between Gads den and Attalla and this city is now alone in the work, according to City Engineer Smith. Only a little work remains, however. before the road will be complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29

Mike Self and Louie Palmer found one amid an entirely different scene at Summit Friday. These officers went to the home of Mrs. Betty Maulding and found the still, The officers found a trap door in tfls woman's home and found the still located in a place five feet wide, 2 feet long and five deep. The place was electrically lighted and equipped with gasoline lamps, oil stoves and all necessary attachments used In distiIing whisky. A large quantity of beer was taken by the officers to- sether with the outfit. Mrs. MauldinS was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
sTEAGALL QUALITIES

Henry B. Steagall, congressman from the ThirdAlabama congresslon- al district qualified Friday with the secretary of state as candidate in the primary of May 13 to succeed himself This leaves Lamar Jefters of the Fourth district as the only Alabama incumbent in the house or representatives who has not quail ted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
DOGS HEAD SENT IN

The head of a dog from Greenville sent in by Dr. J. l.. Purdue was re- ceived Friday for examination at the state Pasteur Institute. The head of dog sent day or so ago by $. S. Sullivan of Banner has Deen found negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
YoUNG HUNTER KILLED

George Huber, Jr., l4-year-old son of Mir, and Mrs. George Huber, well known at Elkmont, Tenn, died Christmas day as a result of a hunt ing accident in Limestone county
 according to information received here Friday. It was said that Huber was hunting with several young friends when he accidentally shot himself. The loss of blood was SC great medical attention was unavail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
PLAY IS PRESENTED

The Baptist Young PeopIes union of the Twelfth Street Baptist church presented the play, "The Dust of the Earth" at the Eleventh Street Meth odist church Friday night, the pro- ,ceeds to the fund being raised to build an Etowah County B. !. P. U. cottage at Mentone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
REFORM WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Ella r. Hinton died Thursday at her home in Reform after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late c. S. Youngblood, who served as a member of the legislature for many years. Mrs. Hinton is survived by two sons, one daughter and other relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
DWELLING WE'D

The Albany firee departments quick work prevented what might have been an expensive fire at the home of B. B. Cavenor, Fourth avenue. south. last night. Hot ashes had been dumped too close to the barn and garage and the building was ignited. The flames were ex- tinguished quickly and two cars in side were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
CHAMP P|CEENS U GIVE CELEBRATION
Annual Event At Livingston Is Scheduled For Dec. 31
 If Weather Permits
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD
Tuscaloosa. Ala. Dec. 2s j


 Champ Pickens will give his an nual celebration December 31 in the large pasture of John T. Jackson at Livingston. according to announce ment. If rain falls December 31, the affair will be postponed until Jan uary 1. MT. Pickens has provided great time for his guests, who will number several hundred. There will be a fire works display and plenty Of refreshments for all who attend.
 SERVE ANNUAL DINNER
 The annual banquet of the Pilot club was given Thursday night at the Tuscaloosa Country club and s0 members and guests were present. Mrs. k. B. Thames of the Pilot club made the welcome address and the president, Mrs. Annie Townsend, pre- sided No business was transhcted. There were amusing stunts, the most amusing being a contest between representatives of the different civic clubs. All spoke at the same time and were allowed five minutes in which to make their remarks. The judges awarded the prize to Mrs. k. c Lett, who represented the Pilot club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
ATTENDS CONFERENCE

Miss Thelma Rhoads, who has been spending the Christmas holidays with her parents. pr. and Mrs. E. G. Rhoads. in Sheffield, has gone to In dianapolis. Ind. to represent the Woman's college of Montgomery where she is a student, at the World 5 Students Volunteer conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
WEDDING AT GIARARD

PHENIX CITY, Ala, Dec. 2S.- Special Miss Sadie Martha Kenny and MT. c. L. Woodall. Jr., of Girard Ala, were married last night at 7:30 o'clock at the residence of Rev. w. H. Speer, who performed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
CONDUCTOR BETTER

Friends of Capt. Walter James, popular train conductor on the Northern Alabama railroad, who IS in a sanitarium in Memphis, are re- joiced to learn that his condition IS improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
MRS. HoSLEY DIES

Mrs. Amos Hosley, age 23, died at the family home at Arley Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hosley is survived by her husband and one child. Burial took place Friday at Mt. Hope ceme- ferV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
ART STILL SMASHED

Wild woods, hills, hollows and bluffs are usually associated with wild cat stills, but Deputy Sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
HELLO, THERE, DAD!

IEAvENwoRTH, Kas., Dec. s. Silas Morrison. inmate of the soldiers home here and his son, ", H. Morrl- son, of Hager City. Wis, were re- united here after 40-years separa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
HIGHWAY ENGINEER VISITS

Col. John H. Skeggs, highway commissioner of the Fourth Cali fornia district, is back at his desk here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
FUNERAL IS HELD

The role of Santa Claus was taken by Harold Hildreth, well known To- cal business man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
BRoKERAGE FIRM TO OPEN

new stock brokerage business will be opened in Selma January |, 1924, by the well-known commission and brokerage firm of Fenner Beane of New Orleans. Harry Marks of Talladega, a former Selma man, wilt have charge of the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
MAYOR uNpERGoEs TREATMENT,

W. H. Cranford, mayor of Tuske- gee, was carried on Wednesday to Montgomery for special treatment His health has been failing for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
INLoY CHRIsTMAx TREE

Children of St, Johns Episcopal church enjoyed their annual church Christmas tree Thursday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
HEADS CIyITAN CLUB

Fred V. Bryant, aggressiVe young business man of Anniston. Friday was elected president of the Anniston Civitan club. The new officers to be installed in their respective places next Friday. Other officers chosen at the Friday meeting to serve during the year were. Jim Tom Coleman and Nathan Atkins, vice presidents Walter Collins and Leonard Henry were added to the board of directors The December attendance prize was awarded to Sam P. Ingram, Jr., oi the Commercial National bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29

If you had planned to have new Suit or Overcoat for New Years buy today and be of it, because we're going to close all day Monday to take inventory If you shop early deliver the Suit Overcoat for you to tomorrow, in plenty of time for New Year joyment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
coxs1DER Tow>IEy CASE

Citizens of Townley are much in- terested in supreme court ruling in the Townley corporation contest case. It will be remembered that certain Townley citizens contested recent act of the legislature abolishing the municipal government at Townley. The case was tried before Judge R. R. Blanton here. Judge Blanton sus- tained abolition and it went to the supreme court, which held the act dis solving the towns corporation con- stitutional but declared section 3 of the act unconstitutional, which forbids the town from reincorporating for a period of five years. The section was added to the bill while it was pending in the legislature and was not advertised in the original bill As the matter now stands the peo- pie can reincorporate whenever they see fit.
 ART STILL SMASHED
 Wild woods, hills, hollows and bluffs are usually associated with ,r,;Id hut n6pntn Cnari fF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
sAtoR TO GET DISCHARGE

Walter Brown McCaskill. son of C' A, and Mrs. McCaskill of Troy, has gone to New Orleans to receive n5s pIs discharge papers from the navy He has been in the United States navy for the last four years and has served on some of the largest ships He has been stationed in China at the last IS months with forces sent to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
CLOTHING BURNED
TWO ARE ARRAIGNED

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