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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
HAM-RAMsEy REVIVAL POPULAR

The crOWds attending the Ham Ramsey revival meetings seem to grow larger. The tent, always full, now Is overflowing at nearly every one of the evening services. Interest in the meetings continues high and a number of business houses are clos ing an hour every morning In order to permit their employees to attend the morning services. The noon meetings at the Louisville and Nash vile shop gates are proving popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
BOLIGEE SCHOOL OPENS
Bishop Mcdowell Speaks At Opening
 Exercises

BOLIGEE, Ala. Sept. Especially The Boligee school opened Monday with an enrolment of so pupils. The Junior High school has been installed this year for the first time. Professor Garrett is principal with the follow
 ing teaching stuff Mrs. Wilson, Misses Hobdie, Montgomery and Crowder Among those present at the opening exercises were Bishop Will liam McDowell who. made his annual visitation to St Marks this week and Rev. J. M. Partridge of the Bol
 igee and York Presbyterian churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
TAKE 16 PICTURES
A rizODa Astronomers Obtain Many
 Views Of Eclipse

TUCSON, Ariz.. Sept. 15.-Sixteen astronomical photographs of the eclipse of the Sun September 10, the largest number made by any single expedition that studied the eclipse, were taken by a party of University of Arizona observers headed by Dr. E. NJ. Douglas, director of the Stew ard observatory here. near Hermo . silla. Mexico, Dr. Douglas announced today upon his return from Mexico. Dr. Douglas headed a party of Stew ard observatory astronomers to study the suns corona and sun spot activi- ties in connection with Einstein' z theory of relatiVity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DIR. JAMES TO SPEAK

Dr. w. C. James of Birmingham. ex- ecutive secretary of the educational board Southern Baptist convention, will address the full meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Monday night In the interest of Central college. The other speaker on the program is Dr. James $ Thomas of the Uni yersity of Alabama. who will discuss education. The remainder of the evening will be devoted to open dis cussion and business matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DRANDON CAN'T ATTEND

Gov. w. w Brandon, who was eX- pected to speak at the First Metho- dist church Sunday. wired Friday right that he would be unable to be present A musical program will take the place of the regular services at the First Methodist church Sun day night. There will be no ser mon, but the pastor, Dr. Claude O'Rear, will make a brief welcome address to the students of the Uni Versity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
BUILDING STARTS SOON

The old residence on the site upon which is to be erected the $100,000 educational building of the First Baptist church has been sold ana will be moved Monday. Work will begin on the new building just as scon as the old one is moved. Ma terial Is being placed upon the ground and the new edifice will be ready for occupancy in the course of the next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MohiIIans havo hcen .taklng stocko
JASPER IS TRYING TO RAISE FUND FOR R LIEF
Urgent Appeal Made To
 To Aid Japanese
JASPER B THE AGE-H

Jasper, Ala,
 Mrs. F.. R. NattingleN, cha .. rf the Walker County Red Gre p- ter. is in eceipt of a telegr lm headquarters In Atlanta in co to contributions Please io diately all Red Cross cha hurried syt amatic national rr peal for Japanese sufferers, l .-r Your chapter quota is $l,000
 ceed this .Iuota if possible to ass 8 reaching state quota of $30.00 Chapter maE make contributions fro1 treasurers' fund. provided the local program is not thereby jeopardized.' Mrs. Matin.yly and the standing Red Cross committee for W aller county have issued an urgent appeal to the people of Walker county to come to the aid of the stricken people of Ja- pan. There is no time to hH lost, it Is declared, and eontributio. boufd be made to Mrs. Mattingly, lnelu- Der of the committee or ... aG- thorized agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
WATERWORKS PLANNED
Bayou La Batre System VIII Be In
 stalled soon

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 15.-Bayou La
 Batre, seat of the seafood industry on the Alabama coast, Is going to have a waterwtrks system, according to Lloyd R. Warner. president of the Bank of Bayou La Batre. MT. Warner stated that the contract had been let for the construction of the 25. 900 gallon steel tanks. The sys- tenn will supply water to the can ming plants and the homes of the town and at the same time furnish fire protection. The water will be supplied from two wells that have been let to Lambert & JC Culian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
SAYS GRop IS FAILI

UF. ". N. SnoW or M5 0T"00-- Star route, who 2l oduced eil 1gis. of cotton on six acres of a5 ana who expected to raise l5 bales on 10 acres this year, states that his 1923 crop is a failure. He claimed last year that he could control the weevil alright, but says wet weather, wee vils and cotton army worms have reduced his cotton to about 10 per cent of croD e--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
HTRT IN WRECK

William Norton, employe of an oil company here, is suffering painful injuries received in an automobile accident near Woodville Thursday night. William Davis. second oc cupant of the machine, was unhurt. The cars radius rod was said to have broken. causing the driver to lose control of the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
FUEL MOVEMENT HEAVY
August Anthracite shipments Heav- lest Since War Years

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15.-The shipments of anthracite for the month of August. as reported to the Anthracite Bureau of Information. amounted to 6,672S55 gross tons, as compared with 6,260,053 tons in the preceding month of July The ship ment exceeded any August except for the war years of 1917 and 1918, when more than 100000 tons were shipped each. month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
CHEATED WORMS AND MEEyIIs

l.. J. Trammell, farmer, residing near Lineville. has so successfully poisoned the boil weevil, that his cotton field is attracting considerable attention. He has applied calcium arsenate every five days, more or less. and won the battle over the pest to such an extent that the coa- trast between his field and those adjoining Is so great that it affords wonderful demonstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
ArrENnANcE REcoRn BRokEN

All records for large attendance at Sabbath school In Haleyville were broken Sunday when 225 assembled at the First Baptist church. An eff fort was made to have the entire en- rollment of the school, 312, present on that day, but this was impossible. This marks new record for Sunday school attendance in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MANY HEAR HEFLIN
Senator Reviews His Efforts In Be-
 half Of Farmer

L1NEVILLE, Alas Sept. 15.-(Spe- cial.) l.)-Senator J. Thomas Heflin ad- dressed a large crowd here Friday in the auditorium of the State Sec ondary Agricultural school. The au- ditorium was filled to capacity and running over. He reviewed his work as senator, particularly with refer ence to the farmers problems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
GOES ITO FORT PAYNE

A. F. Smith. who has been con- nected with the Anniston Refrac- tories company for several months, has accepted the place of superinten- dent of the Southern Refractories company at Fort Payne and has gone to that place to assume his new du- ties. The DeKalb county plant Is one of the largest fire brick plants in the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MANY ENTEn Cor.IEcE

Colleges arc drawing an unusually large number of students from De- catur this year. Alabama and Au- burn are leading in registration from here, as usual, but Birmingham Southern and Howard are getting a share, while several local youths will attend Vanderbilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
sCHOoLs OpEN MONDAY

All the public schools of Tusca loosa will open at S;2O Monday morn ing for the fall term. There are seven white schools with 6S teachers and two negro schools with 21 teach CTS in the city. The total enrolment last year was 310O and this year the number Is expected to reach $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
HALEYVILLE IN MIDST OF A BUILDING BOOM
New Stores And Homes Going Up.
 Infant Dies Of Colitis

HALEYVILLE, Ala, Sept. 15.- HaIeyville is still in the midst of 8 great building boom. The large two- story brick building of Drewry Bros. on the corner of Twentieth street and Ninth avenue Is rapidly assuming shape, and a few weeks more will see it completed. A store and q cafe will occupy the lower floor, and 1t Is understood the upper story will be a hotel.
 The pretty bungalow of Arthur Mayhall and wife, near the Illinois Central depot, is nearing completion. and will soon by ready for occupancy. The bungalow being built on Ninth avenue for Clyde Mcconnell and wife is being rapidly erected and when completed will be quite an addition to that section of Haleyville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
w. s. NICHE DEAD

William s. Wyche, b5. respected Anniston citizen, dropped dead at his home at 1912 Quintard avenue Fri day morning just after going to his home from his work. Funeral serv- Ices will be held from the residence at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mem bers of the Masonic raternity will have charge. The church services will be conducted by Rev. L. C. Bramscomb of the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
RELIEF QUOTA RAISED

Pell City's Red Cross quota for the relief of the Japanese has been com
 pleted and forwarded to national headquarters. The promptness with which Pell City responds to any worthy demand is made possible by the enthusiastic cooperation of her cftfzenS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
WILL MAINTAIN ROADS

After spending some S4UU,UU0 m construction of new roads Morgan county intends that they shall be maintained A bill of Representative Forman in the legislature provides for a road superintendent of the county. to give all his time to watch ing after road matters for the county. It is said that s. E. Roper will be appointed supervisor by Governor Brandon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MAY COMPLETE HIGHWAY

It is rumored in this section that the state highway commission will shortly take. up the matter of! com pletingN that part of the Bankhead highway between Pell City and the Jefferson county line. This will en- able autoists to make the trip to At ianta from Birmingham with great saving of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
BUREAU GETS COTTON

The appointment of Carl D. Patter- son as receiver for cotton for farm bureau members In Morgan county indicates that the bureau again will be a factor in cotton marketing In this section. Many bureau members are said to have signed up for quan- titles of the staple to be sold through the bureau agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
BRITAIN PAYS UP
Wipes Out Debt Incurred Through
 Silver Purchase

WASHINGTON, Sept, I5.-The British government today whiped out the obligation it incurred here through the purchase of silver for use as the major coinage in India during the World war. It paid to the Ameri- can treasury s31,OS5,O00 as the last installment of principal and interest on an original borro wing of $122,- 000 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
ATTORNEYs VISIT

Morgan county entertained two distinguished jurlsts from neighbor- ing counties during this week. Judge Joel B. Brown of Cullman was one of the attorneys attacking the mer- ger bill, while Earl Smith of Hunts vile was one of the prosecuting at torneys In the Moss trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
CANDIDATES OPTIMISTIC

The election for president of the city commission will be held Monday optimistic as to the results. This has been the quietest campaign in the history of Tuscaloosa. although large vote is expected to be cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16

Watch out for the devils grip Is the warning being sent out by health authorities here. Dr. H. c. McRee, health officer, announced today that the disease has made It's appearance In some sections of the south and the disease was declared to be spreading from Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
REVIVAL UNDER WAY

Immense throngs of people are at tending the revival services now in progress at the First Baptist church in this city. The singer, w. c. Grin dle, arrived Saturday and under his direction the large chorus is render ing some excellent music. Dr. Ra- leigh Wright. the evangelist, Is de- livering some able sermons that are being heard by the large congrega- fi00s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
CHILDREN DUST UP BOOKS

With all local schools opening Monday, children of Decatur today were dusting their books and pre- pairing to aid In ringing up the larg est enrolment In the history of the schools Monday morning. The school at Austinville will open at the same time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
GIRLS DEE TO SCHnnL

The following young ladies left this week to continue their work at school: Misses Mae Riley, Christine Parker. Lucy Hardy, to Montevallo; Misses Fay Hightower and Elsie liar rison to Judson, and Miss Mabel Ham mott to Woman's college, Montgom- Arv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
SHIPs CATTLE

Albert Freeland, revenue and road commission of Mobile county shipped a carload of cattle to New Orleans this week. This Is the first carload that has been shipped in some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS

The Pell City High school opened Monday with a record attendance Professor Balch Is principal and has associated with him an able corps of teachers. From present indications this will be the banner year in the history of the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
ATLANTAN ELECTED
Rev. BrumbauGh Chosen Moderator Of
 Chattanooga Presbytery

ATLANTA, Sept. 15.-Rev.' Roy Tal- madge Brumbaugh of Atlanta was elected moderator of the Chatta- nooga Presbytery at its fall meeting today This is the highest office of the Presbytery in which are included all the Presbyterian churches of Georgia and eastern Tennessee.
 The next gathering of the Presby- tery will be held at the second Presbyterian church. Chattanooga. October 8, when matters relative to the reorganization of the church boards will be considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
NEW WALK COMPLETED

Deputy Judge of Probate James l.. North has just completed an excellent walk from the corner of Howard ave nue and Vine street to the court house door, This was a much, needed improvement and is greatly ap- preciated by the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
COTTON CROP POOR
Now Opening Fnst Due To Dry
 WeathAr

GUN, Ala. Sept. 15.-(Special.)- Owing to the dry weather the cotton crop is opening fast In this section and the yield Is proving to be the poorest ever known, the boil wee vii and army worm together having almost completely devastated the cror. All other crops are likewise short, due to so much rain in the spring and summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
HENbRIx RECoyERINC

Clyde Hendrix, president of the Tennessee Valley bank, is recovering from painful bruises suffered In an unusual manner several days ago. Returning home. his foot struck an uneven place in the sidewalk, throw ing him to the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
KYLE IN FLORENCE

Judge Osceola Kyle, one of the judges of the Eighth circuit, is in Florence, where he has been holding court for Judge c. P. Almon. of that district, who has been i'll several weeks. Judge Kyle has had busy session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
{ BIG FAIR PLANNED
Secretary of COvington County Fair ..l3 Malls Ont Premium List

A.ANDALUSIA, Sept. 15,-(Special.)- Secretary J. G. Scherf of the Coving- ton County Fair association is mail ing out this week 36-page booklet setting forth the announcements and premium lists for the big Covington County fair. which is to be held here from October 29 to November 3.
 1One feature of the Covington Coun- ty fair is the school exhibits. These are the finest ever shownt.in Q. coun- ty fair and practically all the schools in Che county participate. On school day fully 5.000 children throng the fairgrounds to see if their exhibits win the blue ribbon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MANY ASK OIL DATA

Inquiries are pouring in from all sections of the country in regard to the oil situation here. since the school house well was again found to con- tain oil after being cleaned out and closed up for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
sf,HooLs To npEN

Superintendent Albert Keller said today that the rural schools in Gov ington will open September 24. On Saturday. September 22, there will be held in Andalusia a one-day insti tute hv G"-4~i nj dAnt Keller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
VAT RLOMN LIP

BUTLER, Ala. Sept. 15.-(Speclal Leased Wire )-The John Green dip ping vat near Ararat was destroyed by dynamite. according to informa- ton here. The parties were evidently experienced in the use of explosives, as the 1Gb was neatly done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DIES OE COLITIs

The 12- months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Dennis Weaver of Delmar died of colitis at their home last week. Mrs. Weaver will be remem-
 bered as Miss Alma Crow of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
sCHoOIs no OPEN

record enrolment is expected Wednesday when Grand Bay schools open for the fall term. l.. D. Hud- gems. formerly with the vocational training school at Pascagoula will be principal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
cETs IIr,E sENTENCE '

William Kimball, negro. charged with killing Roy Stephenson, negro, entered a plea of guilty to murder in the first degree in circuit court Fri day afternoon and accepted sen tence of life imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
Tn aCOXERr sERIES

Tom Sims, paragrapher for the Newspaper Enterprise association. will leave Sunday for Now York City to cover the world series of the string of papers represented by the N E. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
RAISE RED CROSS QUOTA

The Haleyvil1e chapter of the Red Cross held a called meeting of the members Sunday afternoon in rc- sponse to the call for help for the homeless people of Japan. issued by the American Red Cross. A commit tee was appointed to solicit contribu- tions from the citizens of Haleyville. The amount of Haleyville's quota was S100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
LITTLE BOY BURIED

The 3-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs J. A. Montgomery of Rosedale died at a local hospital Friday. Inter- ment took place Saturday afternoon in the Northport cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MILL, EMPLOYEs FROLIC
DEVILS GRIP IS LATEST

The mid-week luncheon of the em- ployes of the Cooper Wells mills was enjoyed Wednesday at the Y. M. c. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
RECORDS WILL BE TURNED OVER ID. NE W DOCKS BOARD
History Of Fight For State Aid In Port Work At Mobile
 Is Reviewed In Detail

MOBILE, Ala. Sept. 15-(special Leased Wire )-An immediate meet ing of the State Harbor Commission, abolished under terms of the measure which creates C State Docks Com mission and provides for the develop ment of the port of Mobile with s5,O00,00O Is expected to be called at once so that it might be possible for the new commission to function soon after the chief executive names new memb srs, according to informa tion from Montgomery and Birming ham yesterday. Belief was expressed that the present commission will dis cuss the formal transfer of it's rec ords and the results of a lengthy study of leeds of the port to mem bers of a new commIsslon.
 There was no information avail able at the state house yesterday as to who will compose the docks Commission of three members neither to be from the same con gresisonal district. If there is no technicality throwing the, seaport enabling net back into the legisla- ture. it Is expected the governors signature will be attached to the measure lat once, and that in a very short time development of the port will begin, at least the laying of foundation, such as transfer of au- thority to a new commission, dispo- sition of securities with which to increase facilities and toe fight for new business for the port.
 O O Q
 Mobile JubiInnt
 Mobilian5 continued yesterday to express satisfaction over result of the fight which has been continued from year to year for the develop ment of the port. They see in the ratification of the constitutional amendment and passage of the en- abling act last week the beginning of developm ant work. which will put Mobiles port on an equal footing with other ports. Information from Birmingham, where President Fl. K. Milner of the present State Harbor commission has Headquarters and that the new Docks commission will be supplied with s'atistical data. which las been compiled over period or sevreal Yeafs. Much valuable infor- mation has een gathered since the people of Ala lma in November, 1922. ratified the constitutional amend ment, which permits the state to engage in the work of internal i'm proVcment' 1t Alabamas S port.
 The data is in such shape that, with little difficulty. it can be put into use by the new commission. This information shows the origin of freight, now reported going through other ports, but which should be routsd through Mobile. be- cause facilities were una-Ie to handle it's axpeditiously. Mobile has not insisted Ipon certain business be- cause it was realized that inferior facilities would deay consignment,
 O O O
 Stock Is Taken.
 Mobilians have been taking stock" of developments in the fight for recognition of the state port during the past ten days, Their inventory dates back Q or Is years, when cer- tain steamship lines and a railroad were able to isolate the port so far as other companies were concerned. The ''bottlinE up" process
 fective for years. but the in e -sta,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
BUILDS NEW HOME
Clay Mans Farm Is Example Of
 What Can Be Done

LINEYILLE. Ala, Sept. 15.-(Spe- clal. 1.-The splendid building on South Main street, which is being erected by J. C. Gaines. is nearing completion. It will be occupied by the Clay Hardware company. which will move into their new quarters next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
ARSON IS CHARGED
J. Pinkerton Seeks ReIease By A
 Habeas Corpus

GREENVILLE, Ala, Sept. 1s.- (Special)-It is rumored in Green vile today that the attorney for the defense in the case of the state against J. Pinkerton of Georgiana. on the charge of arson, will en- deavor to get him released by habe- oGs corpus proceedings. Pinkerton is being held in the Butler county jail with out bond after a prelimi- nary hearing before Judge J. H Stocton. Thursday. Chester F. John son, fire marshal for Alabama, was here to help prosecute the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16

PelI City Program To Be Hcnuereu
 October II, F and 13 FELL CITY, Ala, Sept. 15s7-(Spe- cial)-Local business interests have received word from Washington that the Radcliffe Chautauqua dates for Pell City have been fixed and that a splendid program will be given Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Octo- ober II, 12 and IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
JURORS ARE DRAWN

. The list of jurors for the October
 term of circuit court has been drawn. The list contains well over 150 names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
PACKING HoUSE uI7Sy

Rumley Brothers Packing House shippers and manufacturers of arti- ficial and natural decorations are making large shipments of their products. The industry is a nsw one fer GreenVille
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
CHAUTAUQUA BOOKED

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