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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
JOHN l.. KNOX REMEMBERED

The AndaIusia Rotary club at It's
luncheon today held a memorial serv-
ice for the deceased Rotarian, John
l.. Knox. The intimate association
of the president. Charles Henderson,
with the deceased brother and rela-
tive was such that he did not feel
equal to presiding at this service and
the meeting was placed In charge of
Roy. Harvey c. Threadgill. who paid
a fine tribute to the deceased brother.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

President Mapother Of the Louis
vile and Nashville road has recently
informed Secretary Scherf Of the
local Chamber of Commerce that
plans for the new depot here will be
completed in the very near future and
that work Will begin as soon as ma
terials can be put on the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
LUMBER INDUSTRY ACTIVE

One of the Invest industries in this
section is the lumber manufacturing
business. Scores of small mills and
many large mills are located through
out Butler county and millions of feet
of lumber are to be marketed weekly.
Greenville is fast developing into
lumber and timber market. The pay
roll turned out weekly by these mills
amounts to many thousands of dol
lars
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
TO VISIT SCHOOLS
MtlIport Students To SEQ Two Lead
ing Mississippi Colleges

MILLPORT, Ala, May 18.-(Spe-
cial,)-B. w. Jones. principal of tho
Millport Vocational High school has
planned to take several of the
student body on a visit of inspecr
ton of two Of the larger colleges of
Mississippi. The original plans, il
carried out will provide for a visit
to the Woman's college at Columbus,
Miss. A. & NJ. college at Starks-
vile will also be visited. Arrange
ments have already been made with
the presidents Of the two Mississippi
institutions for the students to be
given ample opportunity to learn
everything possible from the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

The Louisville and Nashville rail-
road today asked the public service
commission for permission to cancel
a rule requiring the absorption of
switching charges at Dingley,
Fruits and Keyton. The petition
was set for hearing June 8. The
Cherokee County Fair association of
Center asked for authority to i'm
pose a charge of % cents on mes
sages between points on it's tele-
phone lines in Cherokee county and
messages to points beyond Gadsden.
This case was set for hearing June 5.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
CHURCHES IN RACE

The First Methodist churches Of
Gadsden and Admission entered into a
contest April l to see which could
muster the best attendance at prayer
meetings during the months of April,
May and June. Gadsden is reported
to be slightly ahead at the half way
post. but in order to make the record
it is said much work and solicitation
has been necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
alfalfa MERCHANT DIES

HI. B. Copeland, well-known mer-
chant of Alfalfa. died at his homo
In that city at 1870 o'clock. He had
been suffering from heart disease for
some time, but was thought to be
improving. Shortly after lunch he
laid down to rest and died while con-
versing with his wife. Funeral ar
rangements have not been made. The
deceased leaves his widow and four
children
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

B. G. Gentry, merchant of Millport,
with his wife and two younH boys
left Millport Sunday on a tour to the
west where they will visit kinspeo-
pie in Texas and New Mexico The
trip will be made in a car.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
ROTARY CLUB 1ARBECrE

The heavy rain Tuesday afternoon
caused a change of base for the Ro-
tary club barbecue, given in compli-
ment to- the officers at Camp Me
Clellan. the city school teachers and
members of the city board of educa-
ton. The delightful meal was served
at o'clock at the Country club. The
evening was enjoyed by about 250
local people. Gen. Edwin Winans
and about so regular army officers
from the training post at Camp Nc
Clellan, all OF the school teachers of
the city and several members of the
board of education were guests of
the ROtarians.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
$84,15O PhV| N c
JOB LET To DRUID
CITY CQNTR FACTORS
Tuscaloosa Civic Organiza-
tons Will Meet On Dia-
mond Late In June
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU I
THE AGE-HERALD I


Skinner and Maxwell, Contractors
here, have been awarded the contract
for paving of several streets. the con
sideration being SS4150. The Dona-
hoo Construction company was
awarded the contract for building a
storm sewer on Greensboro avenue
costing $3,171.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

William George. United States con-
sui at Santa Cruz. Canary Islands,
was guest of honor and the prin-
cipal speaker at the meeting of the
Business and Professional Women's
club last night. The club Endorsed
the proposed. milk ordinance, which
is before the council and which Is
backed by the county and state
health departments
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

By unanimous vote the council Of
Alabama City rejected the drastic
ordinances against labor agents,
which was recently passed by Gads-
den and Alfalfa.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
CHANGE OPPOSED
Flomaton Council Wants Original
Road Route To Stand

FLOMATON, Ala. May 16.-tSpecial
Leased Wire.)-At meeting OF the
city council last night resolutions
were adopted opposing any change in
the highway route originally selected
Flomaton to the Florida state
line. The city recently decided a right
of way through the city to the state
highway commission, and 1t Is re-
ported that changes in this route are
now being contemplated by the COM
mission
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
PLAN NEW POsr OFFICE

The Andalusia Chamber of Com
merce has been advised from Wash
ington that the plans looking to A.
new post office for Andalusia are be-
ing prepared. According to the ad-
vices. the supervising architects of
flee is endeavoring with all possible
haste to start something, as far as
authorized appropriations will per-
nit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
BUTLER WOMAN BURIED
GreenvilIe Is Fast Developing Into
Lumber Center

GREENVILLE, Ala, May 16.-{Spe-
cial 1.-The funeral of Mrs. Kate
Judge was conducted Monday after
noon at her home by her pastor. DIR.
Richard Wilkinson. and interment
followed at Magnolia cemetery. She
is survived by two sons, Thomas j.
Judge of Valdosta, Ga. She also Is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Ella
Stewart, and two brothers, C. B. Her
bert and Dunk Herbert, all of Green
Vile
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
WEATHER UNAVOIDABLE

The recent heavy rains have again
delayed the planting program of the
farmers, especially those who were
replanting their cotton crop. 1t will
be a week or such matter if more
rain falls before they can get into
their fields for blowing purposes, 1t
was stated by a number of farmers.
Weather conditions will have to i'm
prove very materially and rapidly or
else the cotton acreage in Morgan
county will be reduced greatly from
first estimates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

With the election of officers, the
annual meeting Of the Alabama State
Optical society came to a close here
late today. Robert Weiss of Mont
gomery, was elected president. sue
ceeding H. J. Tippett of Dothan.
Other officials are P. H. Tyler, Flor
ala. vice president; ]. II. finder
Birmingham. secretary; Judge
Thomas Rogers. Birmingham, legal
adviser New directors elected were
John Whitlock, Eufaula. and Robert
Weiss MONTGOMERY,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
WOMEN RAISE FUNDS
MOnrOevi1ie Baptist Church To ID
Completed Immediately

MONROEVIILE, Ala, May To-
Especial Leased Wire.)-The hand
some Baptist church here. on which
work has been held up for more than
a year on account of lack OF funds,
will be completed Immediately, it is
announced. Women of the church
have raised sufficient money to COM
plete the building as originally
planned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

DR.. George Lang, professor Of phi
losophy and sociology of the Uni
versity of Alabama, Will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the general meeting
of the Andalusia Chamber of Com
merce. which is to be held on Thurs
day evening at the courthouse
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
MRS. HARLAND II. HUNTER

ALBANY-DECATUR. Ala, May 16,
Especial. )-Funeral services will be
held Wednesday afternoon from the
residence for Mrs. Harland II. Hun
ter. who died early Tuesday in Ashe-
vile. N. c., where she had been in an
effort to regain her health. She was
the wife of Fl. II. Hunter, well known
local business man. Services will be
held by Rev. G. r. Harris, pastor of
the Central Methodist church, of
which the deceased was a member
She is survived by her husband and
two young children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
FARMING HAMPERED

This section was visited Tuesday
with heavy rains. The farmers have
been very busy for the past few days
planting and working their crops.
Continual rains during the beginning
of the planting season have greatly
delayed and hampered the plans of
the farmers in planting their crops.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
ANNUAL is PUBLISHED

The Boomerang, the annual pub
ished by students of Butler County
High school. is off of the press and Is
being distributed to subscribers this
week The annual is neat book,
well arranged, and is a big advertise
ment to the school,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
LICENSED TO PREACH

Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Nelson are be-
ing congratulated on the fact that
their son, w. o. Nelson, was licensed
to preach at a recent meeting of the
Methodists Of Hartselle, which was
presided over by Rev. w. p. Nc
Glawn, presiding elder of the De-
catur district
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
STORM HITS VILLAGE
Large Tree Falls On Home OF La
Con Citizen

HARTSELLE, Ala, May 16.-(Spe-
cial Leased Wire)-A dangerous
storm blew over LaCon a village s
miles south of Hartselle, Tuesday
it was reported here Wednesday. A
number of trees were uprooted and
one large tree fell upon a dwelling
on the place of ]. B. Patterson. The
people of the home were present
when the tree fell and some members
of the family were sick in the room
hardest hit by the falling tree. No
one was seriously hurt. however, ac-
cording to reports.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
NAME ROAD r. GINEER

At a meeting of tn court of com
missioners Monday ] % J. Cocker Lf
Russellvlle. Ark, elected to fill
the vacancy left by designation of
Capt Fulton Pace a ty road en-
glneer of Talladegai IH. COX who
Is a son of a formt nu,y suiu mis-
sioner; DR.. w. f. ItE4r OF lIuctln,
Ala, has been ems nee for Di trict
No. 2 In Pope coul j., Arhausse has
since it was forme A.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

The body of Reno Brown, who was
killed by an automobile at Bessemer
Monday, arrived here Tuesday night.
The funeral was held at the North
Gadsden Methodist church Wedncs-
day afternoon and the burial followed
at Union Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
COTTON MILL QUALITIES

Cotton Mil PRODUCTION company,
a Mississippi corporation, which re-
Gently purchased a large cotton mill
in Mobile, qualified to do business
in Alabama today by naming D. H.
Ellington of Mobile as its statutory
agent. The corporation will employ
$4,000 in its operations in Ala
bama. Its main office is located at
jackson, Miss,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

The number OF rapid dogs has de-
creased in Tuscaloosa, 1t is said, but
of four dog heads sent to the local
health office for examination, two
from Aliceville were found to be posi-
tive. Two others from Moundville
were sent to the state laboratory in
Montgomery and have not yet been
reDorted on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
BODY Is FORWARDED

Sherman Hulgan, 80 years old,
travelling salesman for wholesale
grocery concern at Alfalfa, died at
a local hospital last night following
an operation for appendicitis. The
body was forwarded to Albertville,
where the funeral and burial will
take place Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
OIL COMPANY FORMED

The Gadsden Oil company has been
organized and 1t is announced it will
operate a wholesale gasoline. kero-
sene and lubricating oil business. 1t
is to be subsidiary of the Alabama
Oil company. M. NJ. Farrar has been
appointed manager.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
FARMER DIES

The burial of James Moss. a we'll
known farmer of near Hartselle oc-
cured Saturday afternoon at Moss
chapel. Mr.. Moss had been sick for
only few days with pneumonia be-
fore death came.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

COMMISSIONS were Issued by secre-
tary Of state to minor appointees of
Governor Brandon as follows: No
taries public. Elizabeth Shedding, En-
sley: J. G. Darden, Ensley; William
A. McMullen, Birmingham; Robert L.
Merrill, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
MISS ROUTEN BURIED

Miss Sallie Routen. IS years old,
died at her home at Cedar Bend Tues
day afternoon and was buried at
Hebron cemetery Wednesday after
noon. She was the sister of ]. e.
Routen, we'll known citizen of the
county
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
TO PRESENT PLAYS
Admission High School To Stage Three
Comedies At Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala, May 16.-(Spe-
cial. THE Admission High school will
present three one-act comedies at the
Elks' theatre May 1S.-They are Tut,
Tut, King Tut" Bat and the Par
rot" and william Don't Tell" The
plays are to be produced under the
auspices of the senior class of the
Talladega High school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
CHAUTAUQUA is OPENED

Chautauqua exercises opened here
Wednesday afternoon under the
auspices of the women of the Ope-
lika Chautauqua circle and for the
benefit of the Opelika brass band.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
NEW LUMBER COMPANY

Reports of the incorporation of
seven companies with total paidin
capital of $46,600 were received by
the secretary of state today. The
largest corporation was the Lauder
dale Sawmill company of Tuscaloosa
county. which will have an author
lied capital of $4,000 and a paid in
capital of $4,000.
Other new corporations follow:
Adams-Perkins company, Tusca-
loosa. paid-1n capital. $500, garage
and automobile repairing; Griffin
Davis dry goods company, Headland.
paid-in capital, $4,000. dry good and
merchandise; Culver Furniture COM
pany. Dothan, paid-in capital. $4,000.
general furniture; Dothan Packing
company. paid-in capital. $500, oper-
alton of packing plant; E. NJ. High
tower Insurance agency, Dothan.
paid in, $1,000. general insurance; L.
C. Young Creamery company, Mont
gomery. paid-in capital $500, cream
cry business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
BEGIN CLOSING TODAY

Beginning Thursday at l o'clock
business houses and stores will close
for a half-holiday every Thursday
for the remainder of the summer
months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
HEADS COUNTY SCHOOL

Prof. Hayes Reelected Superinten-
dent In Morgan County
HARTSELLE, Ala, May 16.-(Spe
cial)-The many friends of Prof.
L. L. Hayes are pleased at the an
nouncement of his reelection as
superintendent of education, which
position he has now held for a period
of two years. Professor Hayes Is
one of the most respected and best
liked men of Hartselle and his I'M
animous reelection as county super
intendent is sure proof of his fitness
for the responsible position.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

The trial of G rdon ncher.
charged with having y lacked Il
young woman near Lincoln,, Ala, has
been set for May 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
WITHOUT F ARM AGENT
Chambers Coun Com .jssioncrs Fail
To Indnrse No meuf


LAFAYETTE Ale, Nav l6.-(spe-
ciaf County comm IS pners OF
Chambers county este rday failed to
indorse the emit to obtain the
services of COUNTY tdc.n demonstra-
ton agent. Til means nat Cham
bers county VII be without the serv-
ices of demonstration agent for
some time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
RAILROADS TO PAY MORE

The Louisville and Nashville and
st. Louis and San Francisco railroads
will pay taxes on greater amount of
property next year than they paid
this year. Announcement was made
by the tax commission today that the
assessment of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad had been increased
s1,2o0,000, and the assessment on the
st. Louis and San Francisco railroad
had been increased 100000. Evil
dence was submitted to the commits
sion in the tax assessment case Of the
Jackson Lumber company, which
owns large timber interests in south
west Alabama. No decision was
reached.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
REPORTED SLAIN


HAMBURG, Ala, May 16.-(Spe-
cial.)-According to reports received
here today by Mrs. NJ. f. Jones, A. j.
Storey, formerly of Ringgold, Ga,
was slain on Long Island, New York,
on May IA. MIR. Storey had long been
with the Western Union Telegraph
He went to New York about
seven years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
DR.. WILKINSON GOESTO
PHILADELPHIA CHURCH
Montgomery Rector Accepts Call For
Three Months Period
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, Al

Rev. Richard Wilkinson. ID. D., rec
tor of St. Johns Episcopal church.
has accepted an invitation from the
rector of Holy Trinity church. Phila-
delphia, Pa. to serve as rector of that
church during the summer months.
1t was stated by members of this
church. which is one of the leading
churches in America, and of which
Phillips Brooks was rector, that the
membership is gratified that DR.. VIII
kinson has accepted this invitation,
as he had been associated with the
rector. Dr. Floyd W. Tompkins, in
other days.
No announcement is made as to
who will fill DIR. Wilkinsons pulpit
during his absence, but arrangements
will be made before he goes to Phil
adelphia July I.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
SHIPMENTS ARE SLOW
Hanccville Berry Movement Far Be
hind Last Years Record

HANCEVILLE. Ala. May 16.-(Spe-
ciaI.) -T wenty-siX cars of strawber-
ries have been shipped from Hance-
vile SO far, the price ranging from
81 to $4I5 per crate. At this time
last year more than twice as many
berries had been shipped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
CAMP PLANS BIG DAY

Thursday has been designated as
Infantry day at Camp McClelland
and Invitations were sent Wednes-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

John Rocker of Corfnth is recover
ing from serious injuries received
when working at sawmill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
FARMERS, VIEWS SOUGHT

Persons interested In the develop
ment Of the live stock industry, bees
and honey, weights and measures
and cooperative marketing are in
vited by the recess committee on
agriculture today to appear before
1t May 10 for the submission of their
views. Public hearings will be pro-
vided in order that the suggestions
may be considered before the COM
mittee has completed its report for
submission to the Legislature at the
adjourned session.
J. M. Moore, secretary of the COM
mittee, requested all persons inter-
ested to submit their views. The
livestock industry will be taken up
first and when this hearing has been
concluded others will follow in their
order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
GRAND LODGE WILL
CONSIDER PL A n {
FOR $4,000 HOME
Recess Committee On Agri-
culture Calls On Public To
Submit Views
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU |
THE AGE-HERALD :
MOUfUOmery Ala Nav 10 |

Definite plans for the construction
of the Alabama Pythian home for
the benefit of the widows and or
to the grand lodge, which will meet
here next week. The Pythian home
commission held a meeting Wednes-
day afternoon and discussed plans
for the home. About $4,000 liz
money is now available and 1t is be-
lieved $4,000 more will be provided
by the time plans for the home are
completed.
Three cities have entered actively
into the fight for the home, they be-
ing Montgomery, Opelika and Cor
dova. Several other cities have been
mentioned but their petitions have
not been received by the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

G. Fl. Gray is having lumber laid
down at his place to remodel his
home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17

Mexico buys furniture of elaborate
design and bright colors from
France.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
LESLIE A. WHEATON DEAD


The body of Leslie A. Wheaton,
who died Wednesday at Leeds, will
be brought to Admission Thursday for
interment at Edgmont cemetery.