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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
HARTSELLE STREET
 WILL BE IMP PROvED
Improvement Program Now Being Worked Out, Is
 Announcement

HARTSELLE, Ala, June 16.-(Spe- cial.)-The street improvement pro- gram now being worked out here, ac- cording to Captain Richard Burleson, military man and we'll known road builder. is preliminary to a larger and more comprehensive plan, to be worked out possibly this fall, but most likely not until next year.
 The state highway department and the city auth horities have entered into an agreement whereby the main north and south street of Hartselle shall be paved beginning north of the town at the old fair grounds and con- tinuing south all the way through the city. This road-street now makes a sharp turn to the right near the centre of Hartselle and extends severafsblocks west before taking the southerly direction again. The plan is not only to resurface this street. but to straighten it so that 1t will continue on a straight line from the fair grounds to the city limits and then directly south until the south ern limits of Hartselle are reached. along this straight line to agree to sell has been a hard one, but it is now all completed, except that there is one piece of property along the way that has not been disposed of. The city is doing most of the resur- face work at present on the streets. but the new work on the streets and sidewalks is being done by the con- tractor, J. M. Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
Old Resident Given
 Up by Physicians

"Given up by five doctors, my only hope an operation. I rebelled on cutting me open, as I am 75 years old. A neighbor advised trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. l got re- lief right away. I had not eaten for 10 days and was as yellow as a gold piece. I could have lived only a few days but for this med icine." It is a simple, harmless preparation that removes the ca- tarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the inflammation which causes practically all stom- ach, liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PASTOR RESIENS

Rev. Joseph Parkin. who has been pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, here since last No- vember, has resigned and will move to New York state, where he will be engaged in other than clergy work It Is understood that MT. Parkin will return to his home in England with In the next six months or year. Rev. J. c. Craig of Anniston, 1t is said, has been selected by the presiding elder, Rev. Frank W. Brandon, of Anniston, to fill the vacancy here. MT. Craig will preach here Sunday morning and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
BUY SO ACRES FOR
 WINTER HOME SITES
Improvement Of Tract Above Will.
 son Dam Is Planned

SHEFFIELD, Ala, June 16.-The Sumner Realty company of Sheffield has purchased from Marston & Barnes of Maine, a 60-acre tract of land above the Wilson Dam. facing on the river front. This tract has beautiful bluffs and commands a view of the Tennessee river for sev- eral miles. It Is understood that the new owners will improve this prop erty and build winter homes in keep ing with the beauty and desirability of this favored section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
$75,000 CONCERN TO
 OPERATE COLLEGE
Conversion Of Wills-Taylor Prep
 School Is Planned

HUNTSVILLE. Ala. June 1s.- Special. )-Prepa are being made for the organization and in corporation of company with a capital stock of $75,0oo for the oper- ation of Wills-Taylor school, which will be converted from its present grade of prep school into junior college. The Wills-Taylor plant will be turned into the corporation and stock issued for it. Arrange ments are being looked after by a committee composed of directors of the Huntsville Chamber of Com merce and directors of the Wills Taylor organization. c. E. Baxter has been elected temporary presi- dent. Ashford Todd. treasurer, and H. A. Wheeling, secretary. It is de- clared there is little doubt that all of the stock can be placed within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

According to the custom among ministers of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, when the pastor in charge of a station has to be away from his work for any reason, the presiding elder of the district takes over some of the work of the absent minister. This rule is being follow ed by Dr. w. P. McGlawn. presiding el- der, in connection with the extended vacation being taken by Rev. R. W. Anderson, pastor of the Methodist church here. A number of the serv- ices of Rev. Anderson have been con- ducted by Dr. McGlawn, including the funeral services for the late Dr. J. r. Turney Friday morning. Rev. An derson Is now visiting in Tuscaloosa, following a long spell of sickness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MEETING POSTPONED

The Chamber of Commerce meet ing which was to have been held Thursday night was postponed until a future date owing to the inability of many members to be present and President Patterson being engaged in the affairs of the institution, of which he is leading director. The meet ing will likely be held within the next ten days and 1t. Is expected to make 1t a rousing one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
l50 COUPLES SEEK
 SEVERANCE OF BONDS
Divorce Docket In Montgomery Cir.
 cult Court Heavy

MONTGOMERY. Ala, June 16.- Special Leased Wire.)-More than 15O Montgomery couples will seek a revocation of their marriage vows next week when the divorce docket Is taken up in the circuit court. Court officials state that the docket is one of the heaviest of the past decade. One local lawyer is handling over 50 divorce cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
INCoRPoRArloN PArERs rILEn

DomestIc corporations Which filed papers in the office of the secretary of state Saturday follow: Snead- Belcher Drug company, Inc, Centre, Cherokee county, authorized capital stock $7.5o0, with $6.o00 paid In. Drug Business.
 F. NJ. Jones Auto company, Colum- biana, Shelby County. authorized cap ital stock. s10,o0G. with 5000 paid In. General automobile business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TO URGE APPROPRIATION

The board of trustees of the state department of archives and history has been called to meet here Tues day. at which time, 1t is stated, a committee will be named to CO., operate with the legislative commit tee of the Alabama Memorial asso- citation in securing an appropria ton for the state memorial building to World war veterans. The sum of s500.000 will probably be asked, 1t is stated. The annual report of tho di- rector. Mrs. Thomas M. Owen, will be presented to the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
GRAND LARCENY CHARCED

Herus DeSoto and Antonius Pricto. natives of Porto Rico and Cuba. re-
 spectively. were bound over to the
 grand jury this afternoon on a charge or grand larceny. The couple is al-
 consisting of olives, cigarettes. cigars pickles and other goods from a. local delicatessen. N-1'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
RAID RESULTS REPORTED

Results of raids on moonshiners were reported to headquarters of the stato law enforcement department to- day as follows: In Jefferson coun- ty, three stills of 100, 125 and 150 gallons capacity, respectively, with 400 gallons of beer; Covington coun- ty. one 40, one 60 and one 80 gallon still. with 500 gallons of beer; Conc cuh county, two ive-gallon stills, 60 gallons of beer and two men ; Cleburne county, one 90 and one 12o gallon still. 1,700 gallons of beer, 21a gallons of whisky and two men. State, county and federal deputies co-operated in the various raids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
BUS LINE STARTED

A bus built to accumulate 16 pas sengers will be placed in service to- day between Ford City and Shelf field. The distance Is 12, miles and the bus will make two round trips each day. The new motor convey ance Is put on by the developers of this new subdivision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

Great plans are being made daily for Atmore's Fourth of July celebra- tion. Dr. Wr~B. Sanders. Ray Rush ton and Lister Hill, all candidates for the place of the late John R. Tyson in the house of representatives. have been asked to speak. and pr Sanders and MT. Hill have formally accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
BLINDED BY BEES

Marion Abbott, farmer residing on Jasper R. F. D. No. 4, was so badly stung by honey bees Friday that he was temporarily blinded and fainted three times. He was stung several times while trying to settle a swarm of bees into hive at the home of T. J. Nunnally. and against the advice of MT. Nunnally made a second attempt to get the bees into the hive and was almost stung to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TO MAKE sETrr.EMENr

J. B. Woodal1. director of District No. 1 of the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association, who is just back from meeting of all the directors of the state at Montgomery has an nounced here that checks for s10 a bale will be immediately issued to all planters who placed cotton in the association for handling. The final settlement will be made early in July MT. Woodall stated and then all of the balance due the planters on their cotton will be paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
NEW BANK PLANNED
AnnistOn And Birmingham Men In.
 tercstcd In HefIin Institution

AnnistOn And Birmingham Men In-
 tercstcd In Heflin Institution
 HEFL1N, Ala, June 16.-(Special) ) It Is rumored that a move Is on foot to organize a second bank here, and well-known financiers from Annis- ton and Birmingham are said to be interested in the movement, and ac- tive steps will be taken early in the fall to put the proposition over, it Is said. A half dozen or more we'll known and well-to-do farmers throughout the country are said to be interested in the enterprise, along with Cleburne's most successful mer- chants and other business men. Def mite plans will be mapped out early In September, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
pusvNEss CHANGES MADE

Several changes have recently been made by the business houses of At more. The building formerly occu- pied by H. A. Hayles grocery store is now the home of Atmore movins nicture theatre, and the building which has been used for some time by the movie has been remodeled ana is now occupied by H. A. Hayles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
WORK NEARLY COMPLETE

The work Of tn. recess code com- mittee will be completed at Mont gomery during the present week, &C., cording to ar announcement Satur- day by Judge Hugh ;t Merrill speak CT Of the house oe representatives, and State Senator Wiley T. Tunstall. who returned to the city Friday after a full week n Montgomery. The new coia will he ready for submis- sion to the state legislature when 1t meels July 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
EAsTERy sTAR EuECrC

of the o. E. s. Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. A. B. Waddell, worthy matron; Allan Lindsey, worthy patron; Maggie Niles, asso- ciate matron; Elgie Bradford, secre- tary; Kimbrough Lindsey. treasurer; Myrtle Bradford, conductress; Fannie Amos. associate conductress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
aUEsTIoNNAIREs NAILED

Following up plans looking toward the curb market in tuscaloosa, ques- tionnaires are to be mailed within the next few days to farmers and consumers in order to ascertain the wishes of all in the matter The county farm bureau, is ready to back up whatever decision is reach ed with reference to the market and will make every effort to assure its succeSS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PAVING IS URGED

The Sheffield Kiwanis and Rotary clubs have unanimously adopted reso- lutions asking the city commissioners of Sheffield to pave that portion of Second street which will connect with the driveway into Nitrate Plant No. 2. It Is thought that the com missioners will cooperate in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PLAN MEETS SUCCESS

The circle plan Which IS beIng useu by the Woman's Missionary society or the Methodist church is meeting with success and new members are se- cured at leach meeting. At the meet ing Tuesday the time was spent m Mission study and much interest Was shown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PLANTING IS DELAYED

That less than half of the grain and other feed crops of Madison county have been planted SO far Is claimed by local experts who have made study of the situation. The delay has been caused by the un. usually rainy weather season which has also prevented the farmers from making any addition to their cotton acreage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TYSON TRANSFERRED

!ohn W. Tyson of this city. who has been under treatment at a gov ernment hospital in Mobile for the past few weeks, has been trans- ferred to Aige-lcs, La. since the clos ing of the Institution in Mobile.
 Home friends of the former service man hope he will be benefited by the t:tatinent he Is receiving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
SERVICES DRAW CROWDS

Services at the Baptist church, which are held twice daily, are being largely attended. Rev. c. J. Craw- ford, the pastor, Is delivering some strong sermons and the music by Charles Butler and Julian Halloway, accompanist, is an inspiration to all who attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
WHEELER FINED $50

Bruce Wheeler, young white man of the city, was fined $50 and cost In court Saturday morning under a charge of stealing a watch and chain from Marshall Welsh, a former mem- Der of the Anniston police force. A few other minor cases were handled by the recorder at the Saturday ses- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
QUARTERLY coNFERENcE HELp

The third quarterly conference for the First Methodist church, Tuscum- bta. was held by Dr. J. S. Robertson Of Florence. presiding elder of the Florence district. The reports of the church officials showed that over S3,6O0 had been collected for church purposes during the past quarter. Rev. k. l. Walston is the popular pas tor of the Tuseumbia church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TO HOLD PICNIC
uonccxilIe To Celebrate Fourth With
 Cannes And Contests

HANCEVlLLE, Ala, June 16.-- (Special )-There will be picnic at Hanceville July and ball game by two of the best teams Tn the countv Among the speakers will be Professor Bowling and Dr. J. $. Thomas, A. A. Griffeth and S. J. Grif- fen. Music will be furnished by the local band There will be refresh ments of all kinds. fat mans race. lean mans race and climbers or greasy pole, boys sack race. For girls foot race and other amuse- mentS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
CLERK ON JOH

Sheffield has one of the most ef- ficient city clerks In Alabama. The commissioners this week sold side walk bonds to the amount of s127,000, the deal be ;ing completed at an ad- journed session of the city ccmmis- sion Wednesday morning. City Clerk Peter Schaut had the transcript ready and in the mail Friday at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
COsIMIsIONs IssUED

Commissions were issued by the secretary of state Saturday as fol- lows:
 Miss Nell Waldrlp notary public, Hanover: Miss Claudis Weaver, mo- tary public, Andalusia: R. E. Wood, notary public. Andalusia; R. B. Chan dler, notary public. Birmingham ; Monroe Shelton, constable, Precinct 10, Trinity, Lawrence county: T. L.. Mann, notary public and ex-officio justice of the peace, Albertvil4e, Mar shall county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MISS CARR H0NnREn

One of the interesting social events of the season was a reception given by Mrs. l.. Webster Ward at her home on Twelfth avenue Saturday afternoon, honorine Miss Curtis Carr. whose engagement was recently an- nounced to J. Bruce Brosnius, secre- tary of the Chamber of Commerce..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TO PRESENT PORTRAIT

Formal presentation to the state of an oil portrait of Capt Waiter L. Bragg. the first president of the Ala bama railroad commission, will take place Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the house of representatives hall. Mrs. Paul Smith of Montgomery, daughter of Captain Bragg, will pre- sent the portrait, which will be re- ceived by Governor Brandon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
ARSON IS CH.RcED

Fannie Bur'S, negro woman, who is alleged to nave set fire to a house here last night, will face a charge of iirst degree arson Monday afternoon Tn recorders court. According to po- lice. the woman set fire to a negro house at 34 Cobb street. Police further charge that woman was asleep in the building at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
HOPwOOD MAKES BOND

Arthur Hopwood, proprietor of a Sheffield cafe, arrested on warrant charging a violation of the Mann act, has given bond in the sum of $1,OU0 for his appearance in court in Tus- cumbia July 2. Hopwood denies the charges and says he can prove that he has not been out of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TO CELEBRATE FOURTH

The Farley Moody post and A. B. chapter will jointly give a big fire works display on the Fourth of July. s-A resolution was passed by the post last night requesting the merchants to close the entire day of the fourth and generally observe the day. The resolution also requests that the citizens make liberal GY5p1ay of the national colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
VOTERS MAY REGISTER

J. Lowrey DAVIS, chairman of Che county board of registrars. stated Saturday that the board will be in session at the court house in Jasper for ten days, beginning July II, for the purpose of registering those who are entitled to registration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
OFF. FOR CONVENTION
AAoertv1Ilc Man To Attend Civitau
 Meeting In Washington

AtSnO C1v1tan
 Meeting In Washington
 ,r,.A rAt.bEHTVlLLE, Ala. Juno 16.- TheCivitan club enjoyed a luncheon at the Albertville hotel Thursday evening. One new member. Dr. Be- man Scarborough. was enrolled. Rev. K. H. Abernathey and Rev. R. M. Archibald. presiding elder of tho Al bertville district. were speakers for ,ne evening. Mack Kilcrease. pres- ident of the club, accompanied hv Mrs. Kilcrease. will leave Monday for Washington. D. C.. to attend the in ternational convention of the Civitan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TO IMPROVE CEMETERY

The conmittecs of a number of or ganizations here interested in clear ing up the city cemetery are well pleased with the proceeds derived
 from the sale of tickets to the benefit play, MT. and Mrs. Pollytikk," given here the first of the week, and will get busy at once with the funds in hand in an effort to improve the at tractiveness of "the city of the dead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TO INSPECT UTTLyTUEs

The Alabama public service com mission will leave montgomery Mon- day afternoon for Enterprise and thence to Elba. Samson, Geneva, Hartford, Slocomb and Dothan, on a trip of inspection Of public utili- ties and railroad passenger condi- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
BROTHER DIES IN GEORGIA

B. NJ. Hay of Jasper has been noti fled of the death of his brother William Hay. at Carrollton, Ga. MT Hay, who died Friday, is survived by several children. He was first cousin of Judge B. W. Long of Jas per and Pope M. Long of Cordova and Is survived by a number of rela- tives in Walker county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
FARMERS GET S154,OOO

ApproXimate1y $154,000 has been paid by the state Farm Bureau Cot ton association to about 100 farmers in this county who last year sold their cotton through the county farm bureau. The local organization dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PHONE RATE CUT

Manager c. c. Pierson of the local exchange of the Bell Telephone com pany announces that the toll rate from Sheffield to Wilson Dam has been reduced from 10 to cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PASTOR IN DIRMINcuA,r

Rev. W. H. Black, pastor of the local Baptist church. and Mrs. Black are spending the week In Birming- ham. where they took their son, Bil- He. to the hospital for treatment before undergoing a minor operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
GIRLS, CLUB ELECTS

The Girls Literary club of Shelf field has elected the following off cers for the ensuing. year: Miss Mill dred Manning. president; Miss Ber- nice Boozer, vice president; Miss Bet sy Shute. social secretary; Miss Belle Clam, recording and corresponding secretary; Miss Kathleen Leather wood, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
BROOM CORN IN DEMAND
North Alabama GrOwers Are Unable
 To Supply Market

ALBANY, Ala. June 16.-(Speclal.) ) The local market for broom corn now an important. crop on many north Alabama farms. Is not being taken full advantage of. The broom factory here this week received a consignment of straw from Hungary. The price of the Hungarian corn was said to be low. The plant, however, has made every effort in the past to have the demand supplied by the farms of this section and farmers have been urged to plant some broom corn every year. The product of valley farms is said to be excel lent for making fine brooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
AGAIN HEADS SCHOOLS

F. w. Williams has been re-electel superintendent of city schools at the meeting of the city board of educa- ton and has recommended to the board that an additional grammar school be erected to have a capacity of not less than 400 pupils. The faculties of the schools have been practically completed, most of the former teachers having been re- elected for another year. c. A. Lloyd is again principal of the Hunts ville High school and W. G. Hamn Is principal of the grammar school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
INTEREsrING MEErING pLANNEp

The annual meeting of the Cham Der of Commerce will be held Mon day night and a program of un- usual interest has been arranged. z. T. Smith of the Southern railway, Washington, D. C., will discuss Tus- caloosa activities as seen by him, an. Prof. Dan Dray of Auburn will speak on Tuscaloosa and her agri- cultural problems. Reports will be made by J. A. Duckworth, Fred Neil son, T. J. Hill, NJ. T. Jemison, w. w. Seay, J. c. Foster and R. F. Sapp. Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
BACK LIBRARY PLAN

posed Library Association
 ATMORE, Ala, June 1e.-(Special Leased Wire.)-All of the ministers In Atmore have signifed their in- dorsement of the Library association. It has been pointed out that the library will include many books on moral and spiritual development and allied subjects that are always val- uable to the towns religious leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
SCHOOL REING ENLARGEn

The school board is busy with an additional wing to the Samson school building. Arrangements have been made for money campaign. The old building has been pronounced in good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
COTTON OIL PLANT AT HUNTSVILLE IS CLOSED
50 Persons Affected By Shutdown Of
 Seed Mill

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. June 1e- Special )-The Huntsville plant of the American Cotton Oil company, reputed to be one Cf the oldest and largest plants of It's kind in Ala bama, has been closed down on or ders from headquarters In New York and all of the employees of the com pany in Huntsville have been un- conditionally released, according to Manager Richard W. Young. The mill finished its seed crushing sea son several weeks ago and the num- Der of employees was the smallest of the year, but even at that the shut down affects about fifty persons. Manager Young declares that the cotton seed oil business has been in precarious state for a long time past and he has received no infor- nation from anyone in authority in his company to indicate what course will be pursued in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MARRIAGE Is ANNOUNCHD

The marriage Of MISS Eula May Steakley to Roy Mccoy has been an- nounced. They eloped to Fayette- vile, Tenn. and were quietly mar ried and are now on their honey moon.