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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
srEKS PRISONER IN FLORIDA

Deputy Sheriff Earl P. Jones Iett Birmingham Tuesday afternoon for Jacksonville, Fla. where he goes for B. E. Drury, who is wanted here on the charge of embezzlement and larceny Drury was arrested by Jack sonville officers Monday night, and the sheriff was notified here imme- diately Deputy Jones was according ly sent after the alleged embezzler. and is expected to return with his prisoner Thursday morning. It is al legged that Drury embedded several hundred dollars here last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

into the county treasury as are oth- CTS" He said they discussed the mat ter Cf additions to salaries because of the increased amount of work it would put upon their offices but that there was no thought of the entire amount going to the officials hand Ing the matter,
 Mr. Hawkins emphasized that ne and other county officials are on a salary basis and talk that they are trying to grab lot tf additional fees is unjust and untrue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
NEw MOTOR FRIM

The Hanna Motor company of Bir- mtngham Is engaged in the construc- tion of a building in Fairfield. It was stated Tuesday that the new struc- ture would not be used by the Bir- mingham company but was being built as an investment. The building Is located on lower Gary avenue and is said to be one of the finest erected here in some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
PROPOSED FEES WILL
 NOT GO TO OFFICIALS
Hawkins Explains County Places
 Are On Salary Basis

J. F. Hawkins, tax collector of Jefferson county, in a statement to The Age-Herald Tuesday night said injustice was being done county off cials by assertions that they were to receive fees proposed to be levied against automobiles in bill intro duced before the legisla ature last Fri day.
 Chairman Ball cf the board of rev. enue. Assessor Dillon and myself hearc of the bill only on Saturday" sad MT. Hawkins. and agreed that such fees should be paid directly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
DIES IN MINNESOTA
Mrs. F.. F. Hall Had Gone to Mays Rrnthers, HOspit0l Seeking ReI1ef

Mrs. F.. F. Hall Had tone 10 May"
 Brothers Hospital Seeking Keller
 Mrs. F. F. Hall. 1725 Jasper street. died at ? o'clock Tuesday morning at Mayo Brothers hospital, Rochester. Minn., where she had gone a few weeks ago to regain her health, ac- cording to word received by her brother, N. J. Overall, Tuesday after noon. two sons. w. R. Hall. Jr., and Fran cis Hall of Birmingham and D. B. Hall of Syracuse. N. Y.; one sister. Mrs. J. M. Fitzgerald of Columb us; Tenn: two brothers. N. J. Overall or Birmingham and R. J. Overall or Nashville. Tenn. ~
 The remains will arrive in Bir- minobam at o'clock Thursday afternoon and funeral services held from the residence Friday. the hour 10 be announced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
PERSONALS

c. J. Donald, accompanied by Mrs. Donald and their son will leave We'd resday morning for Pineapple, where they will spend a week or ten days with relatives. This is an annual trip of Mir. Donald. who is always eager to get back to Pineapple for a few days rest during the summer sea- son.
 William B. Blake, city clerk, left Tuesday for Greensboro, where he will spend ten days with relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
NEW BUSINESS OPENS

Johnnie McButt, for some time with the Ensley steel works, has opened a business adojining the Gary theatre. He said Tuesday that Fairfield ap- parently was destined to grow rapidly and thought the time ripe for the es- tablishment of a new business here. He has many friends In Fairfield who will be pleased to know that he is located here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
MISSISSlPPIANS HURT
Tourists Land In Birmingham Hospi-
 taI When Truck Strikes Car


 tal When Truck Strikes Car
 pr and Mrs. c. w. Poison ana Charles Poison of Conway, Miss, who were injured when an automoplle Tn which they were riding colllded al Thirty-sixth street and First avenue, with a truck driven by Charles Youne. negro, 2516 First avenue, were reported Improved by attendants at the Birmingham General hospital Mrs. Poison, most seriously injured suffered numerous lacerations and
 Young. who works for the Mer- camille Supply company, 2291 Second avenue, was arrested on charges or reckless driving and operating With ont a chauffeur's license.
 The Folsons were on an automoplB' tour from Conway. Mlss'' 10 Macoil' l' Ca Mrs. D. F.. McLendon carried the injured persons to the hospital in her car,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
ExAMINATIONs CONTINUE

ApprOXimateIy ZUU appIICdIts I0I positions on the teaching stair of the Jefferson county board or euucd- Tuesday in the courthouse. These examinations were begun Monday and will continue through Wednes- day. There are 50 white applicants and 150 negro applicants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
KIwANIs MEET THURSDAY

The regular meeting of the Ems lev Kiwanis club will be held Thurs day at the Masonic temple. The program committee announces spe- cial program of speakers composed of local real estate men will relate experiences in their work, which should be of profound interest to members of the club. An orchestra will provide music for the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
KIwANIANs VISIT BIRMINGHAM
M,CARTY ILL

The shock of his mothers death caused J. w McCarty, president of the Kilgore Furniture company, to
 collapse Monday and he continues Ill at his home on Ensley Highlands. It was stated Tuesday that MT. Mo
 Carty had been under a severe strain incident to his mothers illness and when advised of her death became very i'll and has remained in bed since.
 w. E. Turnipseed, associated with Mir. McCarty, due to the illness of his partner, assumed charge of the funeral for Mrs. McCarty and handled all the details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

The Fairfield city council VIII hoId a regular meeting Wednesday night in the council chamber of the city hall. Mayor M w. Pratt will preside. The meeting will be to consider seV- eral matters that have been pending for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

Capltol-Norma Talmadge in Her Only Way"
 "Reginal Denny in The "Abysmal Brute"
 Odeon-"The Eagles Talons."
 Princess - Dustin Farnum in While Justice Waits"
 Rialto-"All Brothers Were Val iant' and a Harold Lloyd comedy. Royal-Zane Grey's When Ro- nance Rides"
 Strand-Lois Wilson in Only 38." Trianon-Laurnet cite Tyler in Peg O My Heart"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
cor~c11 uEET WEDNESDAY

with the fact that citizens of Fair field and surrounding territory were much opposed to the plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
OPPOSE PLANT ANNEXATION

At a meeting Tuesday of several citizens representing various civic organizations the plan of the legisla- ture to take into Birmingham the Ensley steel plant was much opposed
 It was stated as one feature of the proposition that the county schools would lose $100,000 as a minimum if the plan succeeded. That loss would be due to the plans of the school authorities and it is stated the city of Birmingham, while obtaining a small sum as a result of the school change would find that the deficit would be large. The meeting ap- pointed a committee composed of c. N Gilley, M. W. Pratt. William Wren and w. D. Langston to look into the reasons for the proposed legislation and take all steps necessary to ac- quaint the lawmakers at Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
CTRRENT EVENTS

Rotary club luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel at l o'clock.
 Exchange club luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock
 Baseball at Redwood park at 2:15 o'clock. Birmingham-At two games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
BUNGALOW CITY FOR FAIRFIELD MEANS BIG BOOM
Citizens Enthuiastic Over Huge Tennessee Company
 Project
FAIRFIELD BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD EairfiaId Ala IulY II

The announcement in The Age Herald Tuesday morning that the Tennessee Land company planned to build bungalow city near the pres ent apartments created widespread interest and optimism in this city. In addition, territory near Fairfield was enthused over the fact that the hous- ing situation here would find some relief and that preparations were be- ing made for a big influx of new residents to this community. The statement was made Tuesday in Fair field by real estate men and others that the activities of the Tennessee company as evidenced by the big line or overhead railroad and the construction program had stimulated business and that the situation was encouraging In this community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
DER SONAT,S

C. w. Carter and sister, Miss Mary Carter, are in Lawrenceburg. Tenn. where their sister is not expected to live.
 Humon Whitehead is i'll at his home in Ensley. He was in Tusca- loosa, with the Boy Scouts when taken sick.
 Miss Taleria Cravan is spending a few days in the mountains of North Carolina, after which she will visit Louisville, Ky, and Pulaski, Tenn. before returning to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
i
 0CALLNDAR .N Z, 4
Wed July IS 1928
AT THE THEATRES
AT THE MOVIES

Lyrtc-'W Welcome, Stranger"
 Loew's Bijou-Vaudeville and fea- ture film, Success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
THE WEATHER

Ala bama, Mississippi. South Carolina. Georgia, Florida and extreme northwest Florida: Unsettled Wednesday and prob ably Thursday scattered thundershowers.
 louisiana: Wednesday and Thursday, partly cloudy; probably local thunder showers In north portion.
 Arkansas; Wednesday and Thursday, partly cloudy; probably local thunder showers.
 Oklahoma: Wednesday and Thursday partly cloudy; probably local thunder showers in east portion.
 East Texas: Wednesday and Thursday partly cloudy; probably local thunder showers in northeast portion.
 West Texas: Wednesday and Thursday partly cloudy,
 Virginia North Carolina: Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday; no change in tenn perature.
 Tennessee Partly cloudy Wednesday, preceded by thundershowers In south DOT tion; Thursday probably fair; no change in temperature.
 Kentucky: Fair Wednesday and probably Thursday; no change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
ME ERCHANTS WILL CONSIDER N [ [ ] $ IF MILITARY UNIT
Funds Necessary To Prevent Disbandment Of National
 Guard
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD


 Captain Walltower appeared be- fore the Bnsley Merchants associa- tion Tuesday morning and presented for the consideration of the business men the problem that confronts Company I of this city, which Is about to be disbanded because of failure to corporate with the com pany The speaker Is in charge of the military units in Birmingham and gave a brief history of the mili tarY conditions in this district, with special details IS to Ensley. Captain Walltower said the best young men in the city should belong to the companies and that such young men would be the ones called upon to be leaders if the emergency ever arose even though they had not participated in the training accorded the citizens army. The officer was given' close attention and was assured by Presi- dent Smith that the association would take under serious consideration the situation in Ensley and try to render V hatcver service possible.
 KIwANIANs VISIT BIRMINGHAM l 4 delegation of some 90 members tended the luncheon in Birning gharr | Tuesday of the Birmingham club l They returned to Ensley highly en- unused over the reception given them | by the Birmingham Kiwanians ant said the meeting was of great in spiration. A majority of those at i tending from Ensley accounted Er skine Ramay, president of the Bir- min gham club. their friend and ht made them feel entirely at home During the luncheon President ". D Turnipseed of the Ensley club spoke in behalf of the local delegation at l did Hsrdeman S. Meade, who as serted that recent speaker at { Kiwanis club luncheon in Ensley hat gotten into trouble by talking to- much and that he did not intend tc run such a risk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Mrs. Enta Weinstien-Funeral serv-

Mrs. Enta Weinstien-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Enta Weinstein, 40, who died Tuesday morning at the family residence, 1710 Fifteenth avenue, south. will be held at , o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence, followed by inter- ment in Knesseth Israel cemetery, with Ridout in charge. She is sur vived by her husband; two daugh- ters, Miss Mollie and Miss Dananh Weinstein; three sons, Able, Charley and Sidney Weinstien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

tious of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at ?. rn., p0th meridian time, July 1f, 1923:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
DEATHS

Mrs. Thomas Marston-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Thomas Marston, who died a 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at her residence in East Thomas, will be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the East Thomas Baptist church, followed by inter- ment in Elmwood cemetery, with Womach in charge. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and six sons.
 Mrs. Lewis ROberts-Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis Roberts, who died at her residence, 3006 Avenue c, Ensley, at 10 o'clock Monday morn ing, will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from St An thony Catholic church. Ensley, followed by interment in Oakland cemetery, with Womack in charge. She is survived by husband and one sister.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23
AUTOS COLLIDE:
SMASH Doorway

While driving north on Fifth
street near State at 2:30 this after
noon, Buck car driven by llr. f..
w. Peterson, struck Hupmobilc
driven by Alex Baksh, who was
driving west on State street. The
ears crashed at the traffic button
at the intersection of State and
Fifth streets, the fofce of the i'm
pact sending Baksh S car across the
sidewalk and through the doors of
Il. j. Linekin s tailor shop, smash
ing the doors and loOsening the
framework of the show windows.
Baksh kept his head and jammed
on his brakes, so that the speed
of the ear was greatly diminished
by the time it struck the doors,
otherwise the entire front of tile
tailor shop would have been smash
ed. Neither ear was badly damaged
and none of the occupants was
hurt.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23
County Educators
Win High Honor

Imperial County has been honOred
hy the recognition of two OF her
prominent educators in prominent
places in school organizations of the
state.
Superintendent of schools e. b.
Collins of Imperial who has served
for three wears as a member of the
executive board of the California
Teachers Association, southern di-
vision, was collected to this import
ant place last Saturday in Los An
gelcs by an almost unanimous vote
A. J.. SHIRLEY was elected again as
the county representative on the
board Of the State Teachers Asso.
citation. Other members from this
county are George Momyer of Draw
ley and II. c. Coe, county superin-
tendent of schools.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23

and county organizations instructive
and educational. He urged closer
cooperation between the growers
and the county, state and federal
officials to the end that better and
larger crops may be produced and
more economical and efficient
methods of marketing them adopted.
II. C. Butner, in charge of car in
spection for the federal bureau of
markets, operating west of Chicago,
also addressed the lettuce. men, EN-
phasizfng particularly the necessity
of standard certificate of inspec-
ton At points of destination in the
various states. Mr.. Butner will be
located in Los Angeles for several
months, working in conjunction
with the state and county inspectors
and is expected to visit the bureau
of markets office at FL Centre from
time to time.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23

and the return executed by the
agent will be accepted if he makes
affidavit that he has sufficient
knowledgeto make n complete and
accurate return for his principal.
Such agent assumes responsibility
for making the return, and incurs
liability to the specific penalties
provided for erroneous, false, or
fraudulent returns.
Is married man who is entitled
to a personal exemption of $4,000
and $500 additional exemption on
account of two dependent children,
and whose total net income does not
exceed $1,000, but does equal or cX-
ceed $4,000, required to make Il re-
turn!
Yes; although he is not required
to pay IN meme tax, he is required
To make return.
Where can | get a blank upon
which to make my return?
From the collector of internal rev
cnue of your district. The collector
will cndeavor to have such form
sent TO YOU, but failure to receive
one will not excuse YOU from max
ing a return. If YOU do not receive
one, it is your duty to request one
of the collector.
own stock in II corporation
which, in 1922, assessed each of its
Stockholders $50 on each shar. held.
May the amount paid by me be
claimed us :; deduction!
No; assessments made by a corpo.
ration ON its capital stock are re-
garded as further Investments Of
capital and do not constitute an
allowable deduction. The aoiount
so paid should be added to the origi-
nal cost of the shares of stock in
computing gain or loss from the
subsequent sale thereof.
In California and other states
fruit growers, ranchers, and farmers
are shareholders in irrigation com.
panies which are mutual i'll charac-
ter. and they are often assessed in
proportion to their holdings Of stock
for sufficient amounts to make re-
pairs to the irrigation system, clean
ing out of pipes, E.terals etc. Nav
Such assessments be claimed as de
ductionS under the head Of bust
ness expenses!
Yes; where the purpose of the
assessment is merely to raise funds
to keep the irrigation system in usa-
BILE condition and not to maze eN-
tensions or bcttcrments, the amount
assessed against each shareholder
may be 50 claimed if the payment
of such amount is necessary to the
conduct of his business.
If 81 physician or other rrofes-
sional or business man rents home
and uses Il portion of il for pro
fcssional or business purposes, may
amy portion of the rent pai', for
that home be claimed as Il business
expense:
Yes; the proportion of the rent
paid which is properly chargeablc to
the number OF rooms used for pro
fcssional or business purposes may
be claimed a. Il deduction.
In 1922 | purchased a property,
the title to which is defective, and
in order to straiGhtem the matter out
employed an attorney AMI re-
sorted to court proceedings. May
claim Il deduction to cover the
fee paid the attorney and the court
costs?
No; such items are held to be
part of the cost Of the property and
therefore not allowable as deduc-
tions.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TO SATISFY A
LIEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the undersigned, Mccormick
Bros. Garage, a co-partnership, will
sell at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash, at their garaga
No. 76l Main Street, in the city Of
Ell Centre, Imperial County, Cali,
fornia, on Monday, the 9TH day Of
February, 1928, at eleven o clock
a. m, one certain Dodge touring
automobile, year model 1917, motor
No. 1885, 1921 license No.
35S467, to satisfy lien under Sec
tions 3051 and 1852 of the Civil
Code of California, covering storage
charges on said automobile in the
sum of $4,000 which are due and
unpaid.
Dated January o3rd, 1923.
MCCORMICK BROS. GARAGE.
BY. .Jno. r. Mccormick. 23t10
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23
STATE DIsTURBs ALIBI

BASTROP. Jan. 23.-The state
today presented evidence contradict.
ing tahe ahbi claims made by The
men named in connection with the
black hooded raids, kidnappings and
murder Of Watt Daniels and Thomas
Richards. The state is trying to
discover the whereabouts Of Harold
Teegerstrom, state star witness, who
has mysteriously disappeared. His
brother said he had letter from
him in which he stated he was well
and would appear when he was
wanted to testify. The letter has
been destroyed. Teegerstrom s test.
imony is largely depended upon to
smash the aubis Of those who have
been named as members Of the black
hooded mob. IT is feared lie nav
have become victim of the mob
which did not wish to have his evi.
denec presented.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23
Personals

Raynsr ". BroOkfiela, formerly
of FL Centre but POW of Jerome
Arizona, is in town for few DAYS.
/. l.. Moline of Yuma is in the
valley on business.
William NOZZLE of Chicago, broth
in Inv of Dave Matlock, is visit.
ing in FL Centre.
F. II. Hamer of Brawley was a
business visitor in Fl Centre yester-
day.
". j. Best, prominent engineer of
Calexico, registered at the FL Cen
tro Chamber of Commerce yester-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Isabelle Hermon has return
ed from a months visit with her
son. j. X. HerInon and family at
Santa Ana.
/. w. Overholser has resigned his
position with Edgar Brothers Ford
Branch to go with the Imperial Tee
and Development Company.
Miss o. A. Miller is attending n
meeting of the Trifolium home
center today.
Harry Ellison, Brawlev attorney
is doing legal business at the court
house today.
Mrs. J. Baker of Holtville i.
shopping at the county seat today.
County Assessor Wiley NJ. Wea.
yer is in his office today receiving
the congratulations of his many
friends on his recovery TO health
He and Mrs. Weaver arrived home
last night.
Mrs. II. Evans of Brawley is q
business visitor in Fl Centre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reyes Mitchell have
moved to the home of Mr.. and Mrs
]. + Baker on Sixth and He'll 70
reside for the present. Their home
has been rented to Mr.. and Mrs. e.
IL. Perkins.
Miss Peggy Lien returned today
from an extended visit with rela-
tives in Sioux Falls, South Da-
kota.
Mrs. William Baker will entertain
the Sans Souei Club at her home
Thursday evening.
j. 9. Carmichael, manager of the
Western Union, is ON the sick list
this week.
Miss Gladys Nietman and Miss
Julia Faneannon were in Seelev yes
terday to tell stories at the Child.
ren's Honr at the library.
MI and Mrs. Chester MeNutt
drove 10 San Diego Saturday after
noon to visit Mrs, MeNutt 3 parents.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23
CARBERRY Civ ES.
DIRECTORS REPORT.
CONTINUED from page Il

compared with 76,412 acre feet for
the same month in 1927, showing
an increase of $40 per cent.
The deliveries TO ranchcrs for the
same month shows an increase OF
3,505 acre feet, or 8 per cent, as
compared with the ''Bill made /. W.
companies, for 1921.
AS to revenue: The former shows
an increase of $7,51760, or 20.4 per
cent, us compared with the latter.
Deliveries in Mexico for this
month show decrease in quantity and
revenue of 23.S per cent, as com
pared with the respective month in
1921.
The total gross deliveries over
the entire system for this month
show IN increase of 21,925 acre
feet, or 34.5 per cent, and Il total
revenue increase of -, 925 acre
feet, or 345 per cent, and n total
revenue increase of $6,5T.4&, or
l6.1 per cent, us compared with She
month of Dee ember, 1921. This diff
ference should have been somewhat
larger had the water not been cut
off of the main canal system for
six days during the month of De
rpmb Der 1922
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-01-23
POPULAR COUPLE
LEAVES FOR TEXAS
ny Press STAFF CorresDonden

CALIPATRIA, Jan. 23.-Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Mclaughlin are leav-
ing this evening for Los Angeles
where they will prepare for n trip
TO Mission, Texas, driving down by
auto. Mr.. Mclaughlin has been
with the Lcahy and Garguillo com.
pany several years and at present
is foreman of the packing shed at
Shamrock. lie is being transferred
to the company e new holdings in
Texas to look after the cantaloupe
crop, and will probably be there
three or four mouths. This change
will be learned with real regret by
their friends here, for this young
couple has made place for them.
selves in the social life of the com
mnnity.