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The Washington times., 1923-06-30
MANS SON GIVEN
THlRTY-DAY TERM IN JAIL

HAMMONTON, N. j.. June 3d.
James e. Roland, Of Reading. Pa,
son of millionaire steel man Of
that place, was sentenced to thirty
days in jail by Emerson Burdick,
Justice OF the Peace, here for driv-
ing an automobile while intoxicated.
J. G. Hawk, also Of Reading, Ro-
lands companion in the car, was
not charged, but pleaded to be COM
mitted for the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
SUCCESS OF FORD BID' PREDICTED BY HUSTON
Republican Committee Chairman
 Foresees Favorable Action

SHEFFIELD, Ala, July 5.-In the opinion of Claudius H. Huston of Chattanooga Tenn, chairman of the ways and means committee of the republican national committed, and former assistant secretary or com merce. Henry Fords offer to ac- qulre the Muscle Shoals projects will be accepted by the next Congress without undue delay.
 In private adVices received here from MT. Huston. he states that the south should be sanguine of success, for he feels that indications are ia vorable for acceptance. of Fords of fer. The distinguished Chattanoogan bases his belief on a close study Of the situation, which has revealed to him an increasing interest the coun- try over. in the Tennessee river de- velopment, and in Mir. Ford g plans to acquire the government proJects
 There has been great deal of interest throughout the country in the survey undertaken by the gov ernment of the Tennessee river-to de- termine it's industrial resources, it's water power; its flood prevention possibilities and navigation; and l have found this very widespread and growing" MT. Huston declared.
 The people of the nation are talk ing an increasing interest in the Muscle Shoals project, and partic- ularly the farmers, who SC In the development a cheapening of fert- lzer products, Sentiment favoring the Ford offer is growing stronger and stronger I believe, therefore, that MT. Ford's bid for the Shoals projects vii be accepted in the early days of the next Congress, and that intensive development of the great properties will shortly be under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
SERVICE |S HELD
 AT ANN|STON FOR
 DROWNING VICTIM
Cecil Weaver Loses Life In Mill Pond When Seized
 With Cramps
ANNISTON BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD ] A nnIsAnn AIn IulE S l

Cecil Weaver, 17-year-old son of MT. and Mrs Avery L. Weaver. who lost his life by drowning in the mill pond at Leyden's mill late Wednes- day afternoon, was buried at Union church Thursday afternoon. Services
 were conducted by Rev. G. s. Morris in the presence of a large number of friends of the family. Young Wea- yer, Seab Bryant and Ralph Duggan had been fishing together during the afternoon on Tallasahatchie creek above the pond which is about half way between Alexandria and Jack sonVllle, and while swimming across the pond to go to his home the lad was seized with cramps when in the deepest part of the pond Seab Bryant witnessed the drowning of the Weaver boy, but being unable to swim did not make any effort to res cut him. The body was recovered two hours after the boy was drowned. The Weaver boy is survived by his parents and two brothers. His death created profound shock, a he be- longed to one of the oldest and best known families in the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
MAN SHOT AT FISH TRAP

Ernest Smith. a young white man, residing near Richville, this county, was painfully wounded a few morn ings ago when he was at a fish trap located at Hatchett creek in the western part of this county. The trap was the property of one Me Grady, who has moved from this community, and he had given per mission to a number of people, 1t is said, to take fish from the trap, among whom was Smith. Smith went to the trap before sunrise and re- ported that he saw two mon on the opposite bank of tho creek before he wont to the trap. but they disap- peared and when ho got on the trap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
WATER SYSTEM ASSURED
HmtselIe City Council Awards Con-
 tract to Birmingham Man

HARTSELLE, Ala, July 5.-(Spe- ciaL)-A long cherished dream of Hartselle people was brought to real ization when the city council voted to give franchise to John B. Weak ley of Birming gham, to put in mod ern water supply system for this city. MT. Gibson, a member of the council, stated that according to terms of the agreement made with MT. Weak ley work Is to begin of the new enterprise, within SO or 90 days. It was stated that good water is avail able as found by surveys made. For about 20 years the people here have looked forward to a modern water plant. A complete sever system Is to be installed also and 1t is stated that the council will insist on prompt con nection of all business houses and residences with the sewer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
DIR. MACBETH SPEAKS
Scottish Religious Leader Lectures
 On World Problems At Auburn

AUBURN, Ala, July 5-(Special) Dr. Jthn Macbeth, noted religious leader and scholar of Scotland, has Just completed a series of lectures on world problems, which have deeply stirred the people here. pr. Macbeth Is touring portions of the United States as the official emissary Of an important group of the Protest ant churches tf Scotland, which has completed an epoch making pro- gram for the unifying of missions overseas. The keynote of this em- lssary from Great Britain was that the people of the world must resolve solemnly to live together in peace or else perish 1 the clash of another war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
SPEAK TO KIwANIANs

Dr. Y. G. Painter of Columbus Miss, member of the summer school at the university, and Dr. Arthur Ma bors, evangelist of the Methodist church. were prominent guests and spoke at the luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club at the McLester hotel Thursday. Tentative plans were agreed upon by the members of the club to accept an invitation from Dr. Painter to visit Columbus at an early date. Dr. Cox. also of the university summer school, sarg two solos as a social feature of the pro- gram
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
PARKING RIFLES CHANGED

Parking regulations for Noble street have been changed by an order issued by Chief of Police George W. Rutledge to allow vehicles to remain in one place for an hour at a time without notice from the police. The city council recently adopted an or dinance placing the limit at Is min utes with physicians permitted to leave their cars 60 minutes. After conferences on the subject It has been decided to extend the parkipg s limit for all cars to one hour and this rule will prevail until there is an abuse of the privilege, according to the chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
LAWLEssNEss PLAYED

Declaring that the people of the United States today have more to fear from internal enemies than from foreign foes, Judge T. D. Sanford, president of the board of trustees of Alabama Polythechnic institute and prominent jurist of Opelika, in delivering the Fourth of July oration here, placed his stamp of dlsapproval against all acts of lawlessness. Judge Sanford spoke in Langdon Hall be- fore summer school students. mem bers of the Auburn faculty and citi- zens of Auburn and Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
ROTH SIDES SATISEIED

Rev. A. B. Cargile, pastor Of the
 Advent Christian church here, re-
 turned Thursday from Grant, Mar
 shall county, where he engaged in a four day debate with Rev. l. B.
 Bradley of Birmingham, who repre- scented the challenger, the Church of Christ. Both sides expressed satis- faction with the outcome of the dis
 cussion. MT. Cargile will relate some of the features of the debate to his eongre gation here Sunday morning and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
WILL TAKE APPEAL

Acting under state law which pro- vides for the condemnation of prop erty when needed for a public high way, a board of appraisers in probate court today awarded Mrs. Ellie w. Harvey $500 for a right -of-way to the holdings of Mrs Mera Warren on the Mobile road. Mrs. Warren announced that an appeal will be taken to the circuit court, contending that the award is excessive. Mrs. Warren con tended that the use of Mrs. Harvey s property is necessary in order to provide the public highway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
ROAD TRACTOR PURCHASED

Butler county, at a recent meeting of the Butler county commissioners, purchased a second lotion caterpillar tractor, with necessary extra equip ment to make a second road building unit. Several months ago the county bought one of these tractors. Offi- cials are enthused over the road building possibilities Of the machines. and according to some of them, But Ter county will soon rank among the first in good roads in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH

Misses Pansy and Jack Whit, 13 and 15, narrowly escaped death Wednesday afternoon, when an au- tomobile in which they were riding was struck by another car and turned over. The two girls were spilled into a ditch, over which their car lowered, and in that way their lives were saved. It is reported that the two cars attempted to pass between two others that were parked on op- posite sides of Fifth avenue Tn At talla The Misses Whit were se- verely bruised and cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
METHOD|STS OPEN
 2-DAY INSTITUTE
Gathering At Attalla Being Attended By Many Work
 CTS And Teachers
GADSDEN BUREAU THE AGE HERALD
Gadsden, AIa., July 5

Workers and teachers from the Methodist churches of Springville, Attalla, Trussville, Steels, Ashville Alabama City, Pleasant Hill, Keener and Gadsden were present when a Sunday school institute opened at the Attalla Methodist church Thursday night. It will continue through Fri day afternoon. Rev. W. M. McDon- aid, field superintendent of Sunday school work for the north Alabama conference, and Mrs. John Guthrie, elementary specialist of Wylam, are among the speakers and instructors. E. P. Murphy of Gadsden is in charge and he Is being assisted by Rev. B. F. Miller and Rev. ". M. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
FLORENCE PARTY
 PLANS T0 FIGHT
 MALLOy'S PAROLE
Delegation To Appear Before Board Of Pardons In
 Montgomery Friday
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Mnntnnnary Ala IulY h

Citizens of Florence will come to Montgomery Friday for the presen- tation of information to the state board of pardons in an effort to pre- vent the parole of Russell Malloy, Bir- mingham boy, who is serving 70 year sentence for a statutory offense which he is alleged to have com mitted in Limestone county. The board has alredy heard arguments of Sheriff T. J. Shirley of Jefferson county and others who insist that Malloy did not receive fair trial because he was forced to submit his ease to jury during the time pub lie opinion was aroused against him and that later information Indicates that he was not guilty.
 The girl in the case resides at Florence and citizens of that town have informed the board of par dons that they are prepared 10 show that she was not responsible in any way for the attack.
 Malloy and the young woman were attending a religious conVe<tion al Athens at the time the otiense is alleged to have been committed. The conviction of Malloy was affirmed by the supreme court several weeks ago and he is now stationed at kilby prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
PENSION INCREASE URGED

Camp John T. Morgan United Con federate Veterans at it's meeting at Attalla Wednesday adopted resplu- tions calling on the Etowah county representatives in the legislature to work for a bill to pay all old sol diers pensions of $1 day or $50 per month The Emma Sansom camp of Gadsden, passed similar resolutions several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
SIX ARE FINED

Six defendants charged with viola tion of the prohibition law were fined $50 and cost each In recorders court Thursday morning. A liquor case against Lucius Castleberry was car ried over for trial at Fridays ses- sion. The defendants who were con victed at the Thursday morning ses sion were J. D. Gibson, Sarah and Emma McClellen, Mrs. J. M Carroll
 Thomas A. Russell and J. G. Gibson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
"VARMINT" IS CAUGHT
South American ArmadiIlO Captured RN Huntsville Merchant

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, July .5.-(Spe- cial, "A strange animal said to be an Armadillo from South America, has been captured in the northern part of Huntsville by W. L. Watley a merchant. How the animal came to be In that neil eighborhood Is not known, but it has been seen several times during the last few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

F. D. Dowdy, principal of the AT bany High school for the last two years, has been elected athletic and manual training director of Disque High school in this city. He sue
 ceeds Lucien Jones, who becomes su- perintendent of the Jasper public schools. MT. Dowdy is gradute of Peabody college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
HEROIC DETECTIVE REWARDED

o. c. Roberts, city detective, to- day was presented with conscious service medal by the city commission in recognition of his heroism in say ing the lives of two children. At the time the medal was awarded the com missioni through James H. Hard away, comm ssioner of police, pub licly commended MT. Roberts for his yalor. The act which brought the medal and commendation occurred Monday at Monroe and North Perry streets. Two children were crossing the street when a horse became frightened and ran. The detective saw they would be trampled under the feet of the horse, ran into the street and carried the children to safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
aUsINEss MAN DIES

rrominent merchant here, died Wednesday night at the Druid City hospital. where he was taken Tues day He had been i'll only few days. The body was forwarded to Syla- cauga Thursday afternoon and inter ment will take place there Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
KIwANIANs ENJOY STUNTS

The Kiwanis club entertained number of visitors at it's ladies night meeting at the Country club Thurs day night. Jack Stillwen and Ben Sawyer of Anniston were among the entertainers. The stunts followed the lines of an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. President C. l., Guice acted as toastmaSter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
coNNISSIONS ISSJJED

Commissions were issued by the secretary of state Thursday as fol- lows; B. L. Adams, jury commits sioner, Heflin; J. w. Dozier, notary public, Samson; Benjamin F. Dixon, notary public, Montgomery; c. B. Smith, notary public, Clanton; H. w. Johnson, notary public, Cordova: Lucy T. Hanson, notary public, Car rcllton; J. A. Paulk, constable, Pre- cinct II, Grangeburg; J. J. Salvage, justice of the peace, Precinct 19, Grant, Marshall county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

It was announced at the Presby- terian church Sunday that during mid week prayer services will be cCn- ducted by the organizations of the church such as the organized Sun day school classes. Christian En- deavor societies. Ladies Auxiliary and Laymen's association. They will give brief resume of the activities of the whole Southern Presbyterian church during the three months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
NEW DIRECTOR ARRIVES

Roy DimmItt, new director or athletics and dean of men at Auburn, arrived here Wednesday and immediately took up his duties in the administration building. MT. Dim- mitt Is the latest addition to the ad- ministrative force of Alabama Poly technic institute. He has many friends here, some of whom were aas- sociated with him in educational work in Alabama. several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
COPYRIGHTED CARS SOLD

Two automobiles confiscated by state officers here several weeks ago were sold in front of the court house at noon Thursday by Sheriff W, P. Knighton under condemnation or der issued out of the circuit court. One brought $19.50 and the other one sold for S6250
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
RETIRNS TO TENNESSEE

Martin Gwin. former president of the holders union of Anniston. who has been working and living in Chat tanooga for the last two years. has returned to his home in the Tennes- see city. MT. Gwin was given a vel come among his old home friends in Anniston during his visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
LECTED SCOTT HEAD

Edward Sapp was reelected scout executive by the black Warrior dis trict of the Boy Scouts at a meeting here Tuesday night. A decision was reached to continue the present of ficers of the district in office until December 31, at which time the an nua1 election will take place. The budget for the coming year was ap- proved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
CHILD IS INJURED
Hurt By Automobile Which Was
 Cranked When In Gear

GEORGIANA. Ala. July 5.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-William Arm strong cranked his car to leave the park grounds here Wednesday, net noticing that it was in gear. The car moved forward and ran over one of the small children of MT. Arm strong. The child was bruised pain fully, but not seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
w ro ORCANIzE CaEEKs

B. Smith of Atlanta will hold a meeting Friday night at the Plaza restaurant for the purpose of organ izing a supreme lodge of the Amer icar Hellenic Educational Progress sive association. All Creeks of the city are invited to the meeting and to become members of the associa- tiou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
37 CASES HANDLED

teen neglected children were cared for by the Etowah county juvenile court during June, according to the report of Mrs. Florence Adams, pro bation officer. She handled 37 cases during the month, Is of which were new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

he was shot, 2s shot taking effect.
 Two young white men of the com munity, Perry Burks and Floyd Burks, havy been arrested. and waived preliminary trial to await action of the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
n V. p. IT. ELECTs OFFICERs

The Junior B. Y. P. U. of the Sloam Baptist church elected officers at its regular meeting Sunday. The new officers are: Frances Curb, presi- dent; Ada Parrott, vice president; Flora Marlow, secretary; William Rogers, treasurer; Lillian Taylor, reporter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
MRS. COLE DEAD

A message was received here Thursday announcing the death of Mrs. c. J. Cole. which occurred In New Castle, Pa. last night Mrs. Cole was formerly Miss Mamie Tid- more of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
AGED MAN EXPIRES

J. F. Price died Thursday morning at his home in Howton's Station. He was S5, years old and was a member of Brookwood Masonic lodge. The funeral will be conducted Friday aft ernoon at 2:30 at the home by the MaSOnS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
BAPTIsTs TO ORGANIZE

Baptists of the Cahaba assoca- tion are called to meet in the Bap- tist church in Newborn July II for the purpose of organizing a Sunday school convention. in the bounds of the association. A number of prom inent speakers have been secured for the program. Among them are: Dr. J. E. Barnes. pr. Richard Hall Rev. J. M. McCrary. Rev. w. w. Morgan, Dr. R. Kelly White. Rev. W. K. E.. James and Rev. J. M. Tucker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
FIRE DESTROYS HOME
Most Of Household Goods Lost To
 Flames At Marion

MARION. Ala. July 5.-(SpecialD The residence of R. T. Fixes of the Rush Creek community was com pletely destroyed by fire Monday night. The fire originated in the Kitchen and had made such headway before being detected that it was inn possible to curb it. Most of the household goods were destroyed with the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
RITSHTON TO SPEAK

Ray Rushton, candidate for Con- gross from this district to succeed the late Judge John R. Tyson, will speak in Greenville Saturday morn ing. MT. Rushton will also speak at Georgiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
AGED CITIZEN BURIED

R. H. King, aged about 70 years, died Wednesday night at his home here. and was buried Thursday at McK Kenzie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
BROWNS IN RIVER
PrestwtcIS MnB Loses Life Trying To
 Save Wife And Child

JACKSON, Ala, July 5.-(Specia' Leased Wire )-While attending a picnic July f, o. L. Burner of Prest- wick drowned in the Tombigbee river about five miles south of Jack son. Mir. Burners wife and child were in the water with him and got beyond their depth. and in attempt ing to rescue them, Mir Burner drowned Another man saved Mrs Burner and the child and tried to save MT. Burner but he sank before aid reached him. The body was re- covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
T.. c. V. REUNION JULY 21

It Is understood that the annual United Confederate Veterans re- union will be held at Grimes Lakes, in Goodwater, June 21. under the auspices of the U. D. c. Camp Bill Adkins, [. c. ", Is located here and all veterans in this section or else where are cordially invited to attend. w. F. Fulton. ST, is the commander of this camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
QUARTERLY MEETING HELD

The third quarterly conference of the Heiberger circuit was held Sat urday at Providence Methodist church near Marion, with representa- lives of all the churches In the cir cult present. Rev. w. M. Curtis of the Greensboro district presided over the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
GRAVES IS SPEAKER

Bibb Graves of Montgomery made an address to about 5000 people here July 4. He spoke on Patriotism In a Mans Life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
FAMILY HOLDS REuNIoH

MT and Mrs. F. E. Strickland and daughters, Misses Carson and Juanita Strickland of Juno, Texas, and Mir. and Mrs. George W. Tolleson and children of Anniston attended a re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
FOURTH PASSES QUIETLY
GOodwater People spend Indepeb~ dence Day At Ptcnics In County

GOODWATER, Ala, July b.-(Spe- cial.)-The Fourth passed off quietly here. Nothing poured to mar the pleasures of the day in this section. At Newfield. four miles east of here, there was a picinc largely attended, and at Millerville there was another celebration, and at East Mill, three miles northeast, another picnic was held Most of the people of Good water attended one or the other of these places and report an enjoyable day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
5000 ENJOY BARBECUE

About 5000 persons representing Tuscaloosa. Fayette and Lamar coun- ties, were present at a mammoth picnic and barbecue given at the Brown Lumber company logging camp, 19 miles north of Tuscaloosa. Wednesday, J. M. Vernon, manager of the camp, directed the affair, which was complete in every. detail. Five hogs, three beeves, six lambs and 140 chickens were barbecued for the occasion. Rev. John T. Bealle, member of the legislature from Tus caloosa county, was the speaker of the daV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

cident occurred in a cut and no one could tell the cause of it. Davis was unconscious when carried to a local hospital. He is 33 years old, and has been employed by the railroad for several wears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
DIVIDEND Is DECLARED

The board of directors of the First National bank have declared the usu- al semi-annual dividend of five per cent. and the sum of $10,00 has been added to the reserve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
COUNTY COURT BUSY

County court was busy all day Monday disposing of a number of cases. Several cases were continued until August term. There were two convictions for violation of the road law, one for violation Of the prohlbi- tion laws, one for assault and battery and one defendant bound over to await the action of the grand jury on a grand larceny charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

"I feel 1t my duty to write yea of the help 1 received from using Dr. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM after being under the care of one of the best doctors, and almost gave up all hopes of getting well. My husband also was cured of diarrhoea without a doctor" Sold by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
CAR INSPECTOR INJURED

J.. c. Davis, car inspector for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad suffered the loss of his right leg when he fell underneath a train on the Belt Line Thursday afternoon. The ac-