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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-04-17

Bears: This IS suc3 3 beaut,f,1 d,,
= HM arc 30 1 thought I'd cali and see
~. Oe welcomed. II there's anything
Use me 70 read, its just few more good
it Thank you, Mr.. Editor for Civ.
ters. --4 III Liz let-
Everybody seems to be enjoying this
nice spring day, as we've had such an
awful bad week this past week. Cousins,
you all visit me this summer and Veil
go to all-day singing on Sundays, and
1lsh. visit some beautiful bluffs and one
OF the best mineral springs, in the week
DAYS l certainly would enjoy it. whether
you would or not.
Girls. how many OF you like to work
in the field? surely do, and don't
think it's any disgrace, either, though l
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-04-17
Hollis, Fla.
l.. A. STEPHENS.
c. B. RICH.
a. Route 2.

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins; Will you
admit little Florida girl into your happy
circle this rainy afternoon? l ENJOY T Tare
wri+ten to the letter box twice before but
did not see my letters in print. | help Y91I
mama with tie house work and papa papa with 1d
ma sister. | know all you cousins like
School sci flowers and birds. | do. My favor
tie flowers are ferns and geT hast 1n,org
hiTds. NV School is out now. We only
have six months each year. shave been
studying the sixth, grade /and am pro-
NOTED to the seventh
| will tell my age and birthday and go.
am IA years old. my birthday Is Feb
ruary 21st. Would be glad to hear from
any of the cousins. A new cousin
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-04-17

DIR. WILLIAM S. MYERS, Ssrectos
Chilean Nitrate Committee
rs Madison Avenue, New York
Send me your list of dealers and your free
Bulletin Service.
Post Office
TOO
State
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-04-17

think women have enough to do in and
around the house.
Elmer Bridges, of Lawndale, n. C.,
your letter was nice. Come again with
another long letter. I think young peo-
pie ought to keep their minds on some
kind of good work. Where is my twin?
1 will be 30 years old the Stn of April.
Wherever you are, write me and send
your photo. Auntie l hope I'll be well
coined. Thanking you in advance, 1 am,
Your brunette cousin,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-04-17
MAIL COUPON TO-DAY

Send today for the special patented Free Trial ack~
age which contains trial bottle of my Restorer and
lock of hair Indicate color of hair with x Print narn
and address plainly II possible enclose alock Of your
hair in YOUR letter. = : Soo~N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DECATUR VISITED
 BY 1. & N. HEADS
R. D. Pusey And J. K. Settle Call On Friends In The
 TWin-CitieS
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD } Decatur. An. Dec. }

R. D. Pussey, general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was here last night. ac- companied by J.. K. Settle of Bir- mingham, district passenger agent. Their mission. If it had any official significance, was not revealed, but they called on many friends over the city.
 MT. Pusey was enthusiastic over the Dixie limited, new all-Pullman daily train of the Louisville and Nashville, which operates from Chicago south ward through Evansville, Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta to Miami, Fla.
 The train was re-established on December 9. Its equipment is all new. An inovation In the matter of decorations was utilized for the new train, Gray plush Is used in the sleep ing cars, instead of the ordinary green or red. Pullman coaches have two more drawing rooms each than ordinary Pullmans. while the train is equipped also with a club car.
 "They had a difficult time per- suading me that 1t was necessary for the train to carry valet for the men and a maid for the ladies'" MT. Pusey laughingly declared. How ever, I was finally won oyer and now I am welded to the idea. You have no idea how much more comfortable travelling can be made with these ad- ditional services"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
JUDGE SENTENCES CONVICT ID HANG.
Stabbed Fellow Prisoner To Death-Driver Of Death
 Car Gets Five Years
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-uEKALD ! Montgomery. Ala Dec. &

Clarence Bailey overseas soldier and state convict. was sentenced to die on the gallows in the Montgom- cry county jail January Il by Judge Walter B. Jones Saturday. The sen tence was suspended pending an ap- peal to the supreme court Bailey was convicted of the murder of James Culpepper, another convict, at kilby prison November 20.
 Bailey stabbed Culpepper to death with dirk which he had made sur reptitiously in prison. He contended that Culpepper struck him and that he used the knife for his own pro- lection. Other concicts told the court that Bailey had threatened to kill Culpepper several times and on the day of the killing stated that he in- tended to take Culpepper's life.
 J. A. Christie, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter as a result of the killing of Miss Lottie Kendrick by his automobile was sentenced to five years in prison. It is the first time in the history of Montgomery courts where a person has been given a prison term for causing injuries to pedestrian which resulted in death. Christie admitted that he drove reck lessly and in violation of the traffic laws through the main business street of Montgomery.
 W. H. Whatley and R. C. Small, white, convicted of the murder of a negro girl, were given terms of F years It was charged that the men shot up the home of a negro and that the girl was killed.
 Judge Mallory, negro boy, was sen fenced to serve 35 years for the mur- der of his father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MANY CHANGES IN SCHOOLS SOUGHT
Complete Reorganization Of Gadsden Educational Sys-
 tenn Is Recommended
GADSDEN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ] Eaded,n AIa n. Q |

Complete reorganization of the city public school system is recom- mended in a report which Superin- tendent c. A. Donahoo made to the board ofs education Saturday. He suggested that in order to Eliminate the double daily sessions at the large elementary schools, more teachers be employed and grades in other buildings be shifted. He advocates the use of the Disque High school building for elementary pupils as soon as the new s150,000 high school Is ready for occupancy January 23, and the establishment of courses in business and home economies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NORTH FLORNCE MAN HURT IN COLLISION
1000 See Florence Beat Tuscumbia Football Team
 MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU THE .AGE-HERALD SheffieId Ala Dee

J. B. McKelvey of North Florence is in the Coffee Memorial hospital, the result of an automobile accident, when his car and a car driven by Gay Young collided. Mir. McKelvey Is suffering from shock and number of scalp wounds. Both cars were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
PuSH SEAL SALE

The Morgan County Tuberculosis association has launched its drive for sale of Christmas seals to raise funds for carrying on the fight against the great white plague in this county. At meeting in the rooms of the Morgan County National bank, the follow ing committee was named to conduct the drive s. H. Malone, Dr. H. c. Me Rec, Atlee H. Hoff, Mrs. L. P. Troup and Mrs. Vera .Austell A proclama- tion was issued today signed by City Commissioners James a A. Nelson, Charles E. Sittason and w. A. Britain, urging success for the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ANDERsoN Is PARoLED

Forney Anderson, prominent young farmer, who was given hard labor sentence three weeks ago on charge of having large quantity of whisky in his possession, has been paroled for 50 days by Governor Brandon be- cause of his poor healtb. The gov ernor instructed that he be returned to the chain gaig when he Is able to work,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
SCHOOLS CLOSE FRIDAY

The public schools of Gadsden, Ala bama City, and Attalla will close on Friday, December 21, for the Christ mas holidays. Those of Gadsden will reopen on Monday, January z, and those of the other towns Monday, Be- cember 31. The Etowah county high school will close on the same daee and will reopen Wednesday, January 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
cHuRoHMEN IN SESSION

The Talladega Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, which convened at Gaylesville Fri day night, was reported Saturday to be preparing to adjourn Saturday night although some delegat1s ex- pected that the business session would be carried over to Sunday. All the churches in northeast Alabama are represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
40 AND s TO MEET

The Montgomery Voiture of La So- ciete Des 40 Hommes Et Chevaux will hold an important meeting Thursday evening. The Forty and Eight" as the organization Is known In English, is composed of selected members of the American Legion who have distinguished themselves by ac- tlVity on behalf of their legion post Four new members will be admitted into the Voiture at the meeting Thursday, the wrecking crew to be in charge of Maj. Roy S. Brown, commanding officer at Maxwell field. Important plans will be considered Tor the work of the year ahead.
 PRINTING CASE UP
 The clerk of the supreme court has received the transcript of the rec ord in the case of J. H. Stewart as clerk of the house of representa- tives against the Wilson Printing company. The case involves a con- test as to whether the Wilson Print ing company or the Brown Printing company is legally entitled to the contract for printing the house jour nal, the lower court having decided in favor of the Wilson Printing company.
 The clerk of the court has also re- ceiyed the transcript in the appeal taken by the Travellers Insurance company, from a judgment of s7,5s0 obtained against the company by Miss Margery Plaster of Montgomery as administratrix of the estate of Dayton Plaster.
 The call of cases from the third division, which includes Montgomery county, will begin December F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DRIyE ExCEEDs QUOTA

Official announcement was made Saturday night that the dri"e for funds to- carry the united charities through 1924 had exceeded tho quota by more than s1.000 and one of the sixteen teams had not reported. The united charities include the tuber- culosis association, which will re- ceive 6S per cent of the total raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NEW ATHLETIC cLuR

Announcement was made today of the establishment by the Montgom- cry Athletic club of a new gymna- sium on Dexter avenue, over Farley's S clothing store. Tommy McDuff, featherweight champion of Indiana, who Is now boxing in the light weight class and who has met a number of well-known contenders, will work out every day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
UNcLE JERRY PAssEs ON

Uncle" Jerry Houston, aged local negro, will be laid to rest Sunday. He died yesterday at his home on Mccartney street. Fof approximately 35 years Uncle Jerry" as he was affectionately known by whites and blacks had been a watchman at the plant of the American Oak Leather company here. He won for himself scores of friends among the white people of tho city. Funeral services will be held at the negro Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CLuR TO ELECT

In addition to having a fine liter ary program Monday night, the Uni versity club will elect officers for the ensuing year and will transact much other important business. One Of the problems to come Up will be some sort of action on the proposition to cut the present dues in half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
AppEAL EoR CoNrRIBuTIoNs

tions to bring happiness into the lives of children In the care of the state child welfare department was made today by Miss Virginia Hand- ley, assistant director of the depart ment There are at present S2 chill dren in boarding homes, maintained by the children's aid division of the department at Birmingham, Mont gomery and Mobile and In addition, seven children away at school. who must be cared for. Both boys and girls, from babies less than a year old up to children of 16, are among those whose Christmas happiness de- pends upon provisions made by the child welfare department, with as- sistance of tho public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HEALTH UNIT SOUGHT

pr. s. w. Welch, state health off, ficer, returned today from Chambers county, where he conferred at La
 Fayette with a number of leading
 citizens of the county who are in- terested in tho establishment of a county health unit for the county. Much interest was shown in the mat ter, and Dr. Welch was favorably impressed with the prospects of Chambers county taking this for ward step in line with the general
 progressive spirit of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Sheriff Morrison and Deputies Carl Copeland and J. o. Davis, captured a 30-gallon copper still near Tate's mill in Lauderdale county. G. w.. Swennea and Gilbert Tate, who were engaged in making run of moon shine at the time of the raid, were arrested and were bound over to court. The still was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
PLAY fs PRESENTED

Under the auspices of the NVoman's Missionary union of the local Bapeist church, the "Old Maids Convention" was presented here last night al the public school auditorium. A large crowd was out and enjoyed the per- formance. There were some 15 or 20 characters and each one acquitted her6elf well,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

the order with the Oriental Order of Perfection and Humility, which is working along the same lines in the east. Officers say, however, that the palace will vote against a mer- ger. It is also planned to elect off, ficers for 1924
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FARM BOARD TO MEET

A three day session will be held by the state board of agriculture in the office of the state agricultural department at the capitol, beginning at 10 o'clock Monday morning. One of the chief matters to come before the board will be the proposition for standardizing of bagging and ties. The board is composed of J. NJ Moore, commissioner of agriculture executive officer of the board; S. M Dunwoody, Columbia; M. J. Funchess, Auburn; W. r. Garth, Huntsville; R. J. Goode, Gastonburg; Clifton Kirkpatrick,' Selma; W. S. Patton, Foster,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MORE LEADS FIGHT

state commissioner or Agrlculture J. M. Moore Is heading a fight against any reduction of the present tariff rates on vegetable oils and animal fats. holding that such re- duction would subject the peanut and cotton seed producers of Alabama and other southern states to unfair competition with cheap Oriental vegetable oils produced by coolie labor whose standard of living Is be- low the point at which the Ameri can farmer can live. It was learned today that at the meeting of the southern tariff convention at Chat tanooga Thursday, Commissioner Moore introduced a resolution, which was adopted by unanimous rising vote. authorizing the chairman to ap- point committee to defend present tariff rates on vegetable oils and animal fats. Commissioner Moore was named chairman of the commit tee, with four others, and Is planning to take an active part to defeat ef- forts which 1t is stated are being made by big paint and soap indus tries to secure a reduction in the tariff on foreign vegetble oils and peanuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
WEALTHY FARMER DEAD

P. G. Hollingsworth, wealthy mill operator and farmer. died at Attalla at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Flu neral services and burial will be con- ducted at Howelton Sunday after noon. He Is survived by four sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
QCINN TO NEW YORK

I. T. Quinn, state commissioner of conservation, left Saturday for New York and Washington. In New York he will attend on December 10, the meeting of the National Game Pro- tective association. He will attend in Washington on December 12 and 13, a meeting of the advisory board on the migratory bird treaty rela- fiOpa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
BIG CROWD SEE CAME

The crowd that witnessed the post season football game yesterday after noon on the Florence Athletic field between the Tuscumbia High school team and the Coffee High school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
COMMISSIONS ISSUED

The following commissions were issued by S. H. Blan, secretary of state, Saturday.
 George T. Murrah notary public. Bessemer. Jefferson county county; Margaret D. Densor, notary public, Birmingham, Jefferson county; F. L.. Goodwin, notary public, Bessemer, Jefferson county; Mrs. Mary E. Faulk, notary public, Birmingham, Jefferson county; Fred G. Moore, mo- tary public. Birmingham, Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

team of Florence was estimated st
 2,OoO. The game decided the cham. pionship for north Alabama, the game resulting in victory of to for the Florence team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MANY GAME CONVICTIONS

The number of conVlctions for game law violations seems to be ma- terially increasing, 1t was stated Saturday at the office of the state conservation department, and the reason for this is believed to, be the new law that went into effect Oc- tober 1. Under the terms of this law every citizen that furnishes in- formation leading to conviction for game law violation is entitled to one- half of the fine imposed by the court. The other half of the fine goes to the conservation department and thence to the state treasury. County game wardens are now placed on per diem basis, receiving com pensation for the time they spend in the service of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CAME LAW CONVICTIONS

The tOIIOWlng CONTIGUOUS from Limestone county were reported Sat urday to the office of I. T. Quinn, state conservation commissioner: z. Jernigan, Angus Hicks, Motie Mos- ley, George Malone, Russell Guess, Carl Schrimsher and G. w. Miller. all fined $10 and cost. for hunting with out license,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CHERoKEE MAN DIES

Joe Wester, SO years old. leading farmer and citizen of Cherokee county. died at his home near Centre at midnight Thursday night and was buried at Pleasant Valley cemetery Saturday afternoon. Funeral serv- ices were conducted by Rev. John Downey. He Is survived by his wid- ow and three children, Spencer and Pace Wester, and Mrs. Joe Cothran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NEGRO CUT ON TRAIN
Reported To Have Died Of Wound
 White Man Inflicted

GOODWATER, Ala. Dec. S.-(Spe- cIal)-William Henry Gamble, negro, who was cut while on the passenger train here at the station by some white man, whose name has not been learned, is reported to have died at Kellyton. The negro Is said to have been assaulted without provocation He was cut in the back and abdomen. The negro stated the white man tried to make him get off the train, and the negro replied he had to go to his job on the railroad that night and could not get off and then was as- saulted with a knife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
AGED WOMAN DIES

Miss Babe Gordon, age 6b, residing near -Millerville, in Clay county, 12
 miles from Goodwater. was found
 dead by relatives Thursday morning, according to reports reaching this place. The deceased had been slightly i'll. 1t Is said. but her condition was not thought to be serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

The textile industry Is one of the oldest in Norway, some of the fac tories having been established over 100 years. Many of the plants were started between 1S40 and 1850, the oldest wooden mill being founded in 1870.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
s5 TAKE EXAMINATION

More than 35 men came here Sat- urday to take the civil service ex- amina ton for rural carriers There is a vacancy at Round Mountain and new route is being established at Steele to be known as Steele route No
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

"The Country Store" conducted by the Florence Kiwanis club was great suegeI and 8 neat sum was realized, which will be devoted to charity by the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

feature of French hospital.
 A new type of shingle rapidly gaining favor is made of pure zinc, for which water-tightness Is claimed on roofs of four-inch or greater pitch,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ITO yoTE ON MERGER

Announcement was made Satur- day that Fashoda palace. Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Splendor, will vote on the question of consolidating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

More than 10000 pieces of wood metal, felt cloth and other materials arc used in making a piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
STILL CAPTURED

badly damaged. The collision is said to have been unavoidable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Ninety five per cent of the tung- sten we consume goes into high speed tool steel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
pRoF. IZB ID PREACH

Prof. J. J. Izs of Howard college will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and night He Is to fill the pulpit of Dr. w. R. Rigell, who has been called out of town because of Illness in his family
 JIMMY CHRISTMAS! "He" is the happiest man in town-because all his friends read the Gifts for Him column in the Classified SectionI
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-26
INCORRECT TAX
RETURN CHARGED
Weber Makes Statement for
Five Defendants,

Five indianapolis men formerly
connected with tho White Swan Dis
filling Company viii face trial in Fed
erai Court on charges of failure to file
correct corporate income and excess
profits tax returns. The five Albert
Lieber, Frank H. Weber, otto p, De
luse, Thomas Meeker ana another
Meeker, whose first name was not
given, were named in two suits filed
by Homer Elliott, United States dis
trict attorney Saturday.
The complaint charges the company
paid a tax Of $2.J66.91 for 1917, when
the amount should have been $4,-
26S.59. Judgment Of $l,672.43, plus
interest from March Is. 1918, was
asked
Weber who was vice president OF
the company. said he did not under
stand why the SUIT was brought. in
view of the fact that an abatement
claim had been filed against the adj
ditional assessment in tho regularly
prescribed manner together with a
surety bond covering the alleged adj
ditional tax in tho event the claim
was rejected.
Since the fling of the abatement
claim and bond the defendants have
had no word whatever from the Gov
eminent, Weber said. The defendants
could have taken no further steps I'M
I'll they heard from the Government,
according to Weber.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-26
JAZZ SONG WRITER HERE
j. Russell Robinson, Composer Of
"Aggrayatin Papa" i'm Town.

J. Russell Robinson, composer Of
syncopated tunes. IS in Indianapolis
for the week. visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Robinson, 3l58 Fan
Creek Blvd, and TO see Billy Beard,
n blackface comedian at the Palace,
for whom he is writing special song.
Bobinon has been appearing on
Keith time this season with Marion
Harris, who is featuring his songs.
He was to have appeared at Ketth's
next week, but the route was changed
and the local date cancelled.
Robinson composed 'Mar6ie, ITO
morrow and "Aggravatin' PaDe,"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-26

BY BERTHA L. SEIATL4.t,.4
OF Columbia University
1 large can or pound fresh
crab meat
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 Glove or bean garlic, chopped
, green peppers. thinIv sliced
6 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
6 mushrooms. peeled and sliced
? tablespoons olive oil
L tablespoon butter
/ teaspoon sugar
L teaspoon salt
Z teaspoon paprika
Slight grating nutmeg
Few grains cayenne
Fry onion, garlic and peppers
in the olive oil I've minutes. Add
tomatoes, mushrooms and season
ings and cook twenty minutes.
Cook crab meat in butter five
minutes. Add crab meat to the
other mixture and cook fifteen
minutes. Season to taste. Serve
ON platter, Earnished with pun
paste points.
'' mako in a chatting dish,
sr'-sg blazcr until the last cook.
which should he done by us.
not WJt'- pan.
fl paste points ara made by
ings the trimmings from
rs or any leftover piece of
into pointed triangles Bake
cate brown.