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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
CALHOUN APPOINTED
Will Head History Department Dur ing MOntevallO's Summer School

Will Head History Department Dur
 ing MOntevallO's Summer School
 MONTEVALLO. Ala, March 1s.- Special .)-The summer school for the Alabama Technical Institute and College for Women at Montevallo will begin June and close August 29, according to the announcement just issued by Director O. C. Car michael. The session will be divided into two terms of SIX weeks, each term constituting a complete unit in itself. An able faculty has been en- gagged for the whole summer. Promi- nent among these teachers is pr. Arthur w. Calhoun, now of Orlando, Fla, for the department of history. He received his A. B. degree from Pittsburg university. A. NJ. from Uni versity of Wisconsin, and Ph. D. from Clark university and has had special training in rural sociology a. George Peabody College for Teach CTS.
 In 1917-19 he published in three volumes "A History of the American Family" which is universally rec ognized as a standard work in this field. and he has ready now for pub lication a comprehensive treatise en- titled "The Science of History which will no doubt be epochal in it's field.
 His special work in the summer school will be in history and he will no doubt create much Interest among teachers and students in that subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
BISHOP DOBBS TO SPEAK
Will Deliver Easter Sermon At Tal.
 lndega Church

TALLADEGA, Ala, March 1S.- Special. .)-Bishop Hoyt M. Dobbs has been secured as the preacher for Easter at the First Methodist church. This announcement was received with interest by hundreds of people in Talladega, who will welcome an opportunity to hear this distin- guished churchman.
 Easter Sunday has been designated New Church Sunday" by the First Methodist church. and 1t promises to be a day marking the beginning of the final stages of work on the new edifice. Plans will be presented to the membership on that day which will mean the completion of the church this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19

Reichsbank' gold deposits, subscrib- CTS will have no guaranty of repay ment, because. if the Reichsbanl< is private institution as the Germans have often claimed, the German gov- ernment has no right to hypothecate it's reserves; while if the Relsehbank gold is under disposition of the gov ernment the allies will have first lien on it's resources.
 The loan is really an "interior'" one, wherefore under the Versailles treaty all sums destined ta be paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
pOVTHREcS nuNc

MERIDIAN, Miss, March -s.-(Spe- cial)-James H. Poythress, 94 years of age, one of the oldest residents of this section of the state and a pioneer settlers of Meridian, died at the family residence. 903 Braxton avenue. The decease dis survived by on, daughter. Mrs. c. N. Card; and seven sons. J. B., R. L., c. w., R. H., J. T.. B. R. and c. H. Poythress. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
THORSBY HARD HIT
Many Acres Of Berries Ruined B,
 Cold Wave

THORSBY. Ala. March 1S.-(Spe- cial )-Farmers of Thorsby and vi- cinity were hard hit by the freeze of Friday night, when after a rain lasting "A hours the mercury fell to several degrees below freezing and ruined the blanket of blossoms and all partly grown berries on upwards of 25O acres of strawberry fields owned by members of Thorsby Frui. and Truck Growers association, and few others
 These fields gave promise of heavy crop for the season, but now 1t IS estimated that half. and by far the best and most profitable half is ruined and the harvest remaining will be greatly delayed.
 Preparations had been made to ship about 50 carloads of berries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
AMBROSE c. GRAYsoN

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March 1S.- Special. )-Ambrose C. Grayson, 75, prominent farmer of Madison county, dropped dead in the yard at his home near Owens Cross Roads yesterday. He had been i'll with the flu but had apparently recovered, and was about his usual work when the end came. MT. Grayson is survived by his widow and the following sons and daugh- ters: Mrs K. K. Dysart of Columbia. Tenn: Mrs. John Bronaugh of Madi- son, Mrs. w. A. Emens of Trinity; Charles Grayson of Decatur, John w. Grayson of Madison and Morris Gray son of Franklin, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
0PEL|KA SEEKING ALABAMA PYTH|AN HOME FUR NEEDY
Montgomery's Chamber of Commerce Also Makes Bid
 For Institution
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 -HE -AGE-HERALD MontYOmer Ala March 1Q

The announcement that Opelika had entered the contest for the Pythian home which will be estab- lished by the grand lodge of Alabama has created renewed interest in the campaign.
 This city has indicated that it will submit bids and the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce has made plans for a movement seeking the To- cation of the home here. The state home of the Masons is located near Montgomery.
 Col. Allen Crenshaw. chairman of the building committee, today ad- vised Montgomery Pythians that $30, 900 has already been contributed He Is hopeful that the fund will be large enough to warrant the grand lodge to order the building to proceed when the next meeting of the grand lodge is held,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
FIpDLERs MEET

MlLLPORT. Ala. March 1S.-(Spe- cial:)-A ffddlers' convention was held at the Millpo:t high school Fri day night the sale of tickets going to the school fund. The Mill- port quintet composed of J. B. Byars: w. M. Windham; E. S. Hom- ans; T. A. Cole, and Purvey Rob- inson rendered fine music. The local h.gh school is doing good work and will conN to close during the first week of June,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
TICK WORK PLANNED

<Following a conference with Dr. Smith, veterinarian representing the state sanitary board, the board of revenue has determined to complete tn, work of tick eradication begun several years ago. With the excep- tion of two or. three communities and few isolated herds the county has been tick free for several months, buF the failure of tie exceptional communities to clean up subjects the entire county to quarantine regula- fionS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
PLANT PALM TREES

ConslderabIe agitation has been going on in Foley for the planting of palm trees along it's principal streets. Already about 100 trees have been ordered and arrangements have been made whereby they can be procured for all planters at cost. Such a step will lend quite a tropical atmos- phere to the town and will make it much more attractive to tourists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
SOCIAL PROBLEMS THRESHED OUT AT. CAPITAL MEET |NC
Brandon and Dr. Morse Prin- cipal Speakers at Opening
 Session of Convention
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU ]
 THE 4AGE-HERALD Monfwnn.cry Alb MopCh IA

Social workers of Alabama began their eighth annual conference here tonight, a conference which they be- lieve will be the most important ever held. because of the development of ideas for the expansion of the work in Alabama.
 The first day was devoted to an inspirationai meeting. At the First Baptist church Sunday evening ad- dresses were delivered by Lee Bed- good, president of the conference, and Dr. $. N. Morse of New York; research director of the Pres- byterian board of home missions.
 Rabbi William B. Schwartz deliv- cred the address of welcome to the visitors, who include social workers from all sections of the state.
 Great interest is being shown in the conference by social workers in Alabama cotton mills.
 The work of the conference will begin with the meeting of the di- vision of children and institutions Monday morning.
 Mrs. Mary Echols, members of the board of commissioners of Birming- ham, arrived today for the confer ence. Mrs. Echols is head of the de- partment of education of the city government of Birmingham.
 
 PROPOSES JOINT MEET
 Edgar q. Harris, president of the Mississippi Press association. will recommend that it meet in Mobile May 24. 25 and 26 jointly with the Alabama Press association. 1nforma- tion reached Montgomery today that President Harris would submit the invitation of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Press asso- citation to be executive committee with the recommendation that it be accepted
 The executive committee of the Alabama association has ordered one session to be executive, when Cnly members of the association and bona fide newspaper men will be admitted It will be the first time in the history of the association that a meeting has not been open to the public.
 Although the committee did not give q reason for the executive ses- sion, it was estimated that the need for adequate publicity laws in Ala bama will be conducted at the closed session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19

At a regular eeting of the U. D. G. the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Gather Van Diver; vice presi lent. Mrs. 2. M. Grimsley; second vice president, Mrs. E. R. Van Diver: recording secre.ary, Mrs. '. A. Wilson; treasurer, Mrs. J. H. Yuckley; historian. Mrs. A. NJ. Grim sley; registrar Mrs. Fenton Jeff fries; recorder of crosses, Mrs. J. A. Branyan; parlimentarian, Mrs. J. b. Dickson; public reporter, Miss Emma Shepherd; chaol::l, Mrs. Julia $. Bell. Plsns are being perfected for the erection of monument to the Confederate dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
SMITH ARRIVES

H. M. Smith. field secretary of the Huntsville Building and Loan com pany, has arrived from Chicago to begin his work here for the com pany. The company is having offices fitted up and will be ready for busi- ness within the next few days. of- ficials stated. s. l.. Whitten, pres- ident and general manager, has been confined to his home by illness and the opening of the company's office has been delayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
REV. ID. q. ALLEN

F'LORALA, Ala, March 1S.-The funeral services of Rev. J. 7. Allen was held at the Baptist church Sat urday and the body was placed in itss final resting place in the Green wood Cemetery. Eev. Allen died last Friday morning at the home of one of his daughters, Mrs. H. II. Quick. Rev. Allen had been ill about three weeks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
PLAN CENTENNIAL
Baptistx Of Clarke County To Have
 Big Celebration

GROVE HILL. Ala. March 1S.- Especial Leased Wire )-The Baptist churches of the Clarke County asso- citation are busy making plans for the centennial celebration at Bas- setts Creek church on March 25. An interesting feature of the program will be a brief history of all the churches in the association. This is to be big day in the annals of the Baptist churches of Clarke county and large delegation is expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
MRs, MARGARET nR0DIE

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. March 1s.- Especially )-Mrs. Margaret Brodie, widow of John Brodie. who was for 30 years engaged in the fruit nursery business here, died Saturday after a long illness. She never recovered from the shock of her husbands death five weeks ago, being ill with pneu- monia at the time. Mrs. Brodie was the mother of Mrs. Walter r. Hall Jr., of Huntsville and was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, where there are twa surviving brothers and three sis- terS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
ENROLL NEW MEMDEns

The Monroe county farm bureau has enrolled 40 new volunteer mem- bers in the last few weeks, bringing the total membership up to more than 250. A special drive will be inaugurated April 1. About 500 tons of fertilizers have been purchased CO., ioperatively by bureau members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
BUILD PACKING SHE'D

The BaIdW1n county Producers corporation, farmers marketing association of Foley, Ala, has begun the construction of a warehouse packing and loading shed at Foley. The foundations are already in and lumber for the construction of the building has been ordered The new building will be 30 feet wide and 300 feet long and will add much to the ability of Foley to handle it's farm crops efficiently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
AMERICANS WARNED
French Newspaper Declares Ger
 many's S5O,OOO,OOO Loan Unsafe.

PARIS, March 1S.-Americans are warned by Le Temps, French news paper. against subscribing to the German loan of $50.000,000 which Farson. Son &, Co. are reported try ing to place in New York.
 Le Temps points out;
 1. If the loan is guaranteed by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
TO DISCUSS GOOD ROADS
Col. Thatcher Will Speak Before
 liNIc Enrum Members.

 Good Roads As Factor in Civil- ization" will be discussed by Colonel Charles. W. Thatcher before the civic forum luncheon of the Cham Der of Commerce at the Tutwiler ho- tel at 1 o'clock Monday.
 o l.. Bum, secretary manager of the Chamber of Commerce.. urges all persons interested In good road building and maintenance to be pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
COUNTY ORDERLY

Few calls are heard for the law enforcement officials of the county. This is hailed as the evidence of better times in the county and all over this part of the state by those who have made a study of the social conditions of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
FARMERS HEAR ADDRESS
Cotton Grading school To Be Held Al
 ERveftR

FAYETTE Ala, March 1s.-(spe- cia1.)-M. w. Lamb of Blitheville, Ark, general manager of the United Farmers of --merica, addressed a large audience here Thursday on the progress of the organization, men tioning the moral benefits,as well as financial. He said sci.ool will be opened on April 1 for the purpose of teaching the grading of cotton. and bookkeeping alone. The union has perfected :. p;an for shipping cotton direct foreiol markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
I. F, ROGERS

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. March 1S.- J. F. Rogers. 57 years old. died yes- terday at his home in Pond beat, pre- cinct after an illness of several days with pneumonia. He is survived by 8 son, a daughter and 8 sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
BRAGG INJURED

Robert Bragg of Lowe Village was knocked down on Clinton street last night by car driven by Mat thews Toney, negro farm hand, and his leg badly broken. Bragg is at the city prison on a charge of reck- less driving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
COMPLETING NEW SCHOOL

The new school building being built by the town of Foley is now rapidly nearing completion. The building is well built. substantial structure and when completed will be quite an asset to the school facili- ties of not only Foley, but south Baldwin county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
BARTON APPEARS

w. D. Barton, district farm agent, was here last week to appear before the commissioners court and to urge that county farm agent be retained in Clarke county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
wEEK OF PRAYER ORsERYEn

MILLPORT, Ala, March 1S.-(Spe- cial)-the Women of the Millport Missionary Baptist church are ob- serving the week of prayer for the work of home missions of the church. Mrs. Jack g. Savely is president of the society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
CITRUS GROWERS ACTIVE
New Publication To Make Appear
 ance Upon Gulf Coast

BAY ANNETTE, Ala, March 1s.- Especial Leased Wire.)-A new cit pearance among the citrus growers. It will be known as the Gulf Coast Grower and will be edited by Dr.. o. F. E. Windberg of Silver Hill, president of the Gulf Coast Citrus exchange and the Baldwin County Farm Bureau federation. This pub lication will make its first appear ance within the next week or ten days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
EnIfIT MOTT HIlRT

After steady rain all day Friday sleet fell short time late ill the aft ernoon and there was ice this morning Tender vegetables were un- hurt. Very few fruit trees are in bloom yet. so no damage is done to fruit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
BANK CASE CREATEs STIR

Is bank liable for losses incurred by employers when employees indorse checks payable to the company and deposit them to their personal credit? This has become an issue in the cir cult court as a result of the filing of a series of suits against the First National and Exchange National bank involving claims aggregating $11,- 6S6.42.
 It is alleged that checks were in- dorsed by W. W. Pugh, bookkeeper of Elmore Brame & Co.,, Montgomery Cotton Manufacturing company and Cotton Mill Products company, and were desposited to his personal credit. Pugh is under bonds to an swer charges in the criminal division of the circuit court.
 The Montgomery cotton mills sued the Exchange National bank on two checks, one for $67S.50, and the other for $244.2S. Elmore, Brame & Co sued the Exchange National bank on | a check for $3,000. The Montgomery Cotton Manufacturing company ex- poets to collect from the First Ma
 tional bank on two checks, one for s2,500 and the other for $482.41. The Cotton Mills Products company seeks a judgment against the First Ma tional bank for $4.7S1.23 on one check.
 Decisions in these cases will create interest among all bankers of Ala | bama,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
LIFTS FIREWORKS CONTRACT

T. r. Littlejohn, manager of the Pike county fair, has announced that he has closed a contract with New ton Fireworks company of Chicago to furnish Troy with fireworks on the night of July 4. The display will be given at the fairgrounds. Contracts have also been made with the same company to furnish fire works exhibitions for the Pike county fair next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
CLASS EXERCISES HELD

25 To Receive Diplomas From Jack
 son Agricultural School
 JACKSON, Ala. March 1S.-(By special Leased Wire.D-Class day ex- ercises of the graduating class of the state secondary agricultural school were held Frida. evening. This is the largest class graduating for many years, 25 is number. Five are from other counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
GOES TO CONFERENCE

Miss Evelyn PeytCn, domestic science demonstration agent for Mad ison county, left this morning for Montgomery. where she will attend the annual conference of social workers beginning Monday. Miss Peyton is on the program for an ad- dress Tuesday on Community Clubs for Farm Women."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
GRAND JURY ADJoURNs

The grand jury completed it's work and adjourn ed Thursday, making a return of 2S true hills, and examining 75 cases. J. w. Balenger served as foreman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
SURVEYS CAMPUS
OrphanaEe Grounds Meet With Ap-
 prOval of Expert


 TROY, Ala, March 1S.-(Special.)- The grounds of the state Baptist orphanage met with much praise from +. G. Briggs, norticulturist Of the extension service at Auburn. who was here last week inspecting the grounds. He made preliminary sur veys and will return at later date with a view of making more exten- sive surveys and planning landscape gardening.
 He stated the grounds could be made the most beautiful in Alabama, and he was very much pleased with them.
 He conferred with ]. F. Moses, farm superintendent, in regard to plant ing fruit trees on the grounds.
 While here MT. Briggs consulted with pr. E. NJ. Shack of the Troy Normal about the Arrangement of the grounds for the normal school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
, LEE TO PRESIDE
Judge Turner Absent From Court
 At ChatOm

CHATOM, Ala, March 1S.-(Special Leased Wire.)-In the absence of Judge Ben D. Turner of this judicial circuit, circuit court which convenes Monday will be presided over by Judge John Lee of Brewton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
MEADOWS INJURED

D. R. Meadows, motorman of the Alabama Power company electric railway in Huntsville, who was blown in his Ford car against a tree during the storm that struck Mon rovia Friday morning, and seriously injured. has been brought to the hospital here, where 1t was declared he had a good chance of recovery. The car in which Meadows was riding was blown against a tree from the main road and demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
EXERCISES BEGIN

Class Day Program Given By Monroe.
 ville School
 MONROEVILLE. Ala, March 1s.- G..- Special Leased Wire. )-Senior class exercises at the Monroe County High school here enjoyed by a large audience Friday. Percy Fountain. class president presided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
Of Aabana Being Studied At Montgomery Conueno

to subscribers can be seized for the separations account,
 This information" Le Temps con eludes, probably was not included in the prospectuses prepared at Der lin"
 The vitamines contained in cod liver oil come from the floating microscopic green plants of the sea which are eaten by small crustacea, which in turn are aten by codfish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
MINISTER'S ORGANIZE

The ministers of most of the Protestant churches of Huntsville have reorganzeo their association which has been designated as the Local Ministerial association. and will hold regular meetings in the fu ture to consider matters of special interest that arise during each week. Rev. W. M. Blackwelder was elected president and John P. Moore of the Y. M. c. A. was elected secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19

Hirsh-Wickwire Clothes are Customized, not Standardized Standardized mass production is fine for the automobile business
 But not for the clothing business: Else we'd all look like peas in a pod.
 Every mans person and personality requires different type of clothes:
 Short men shouldn't wear big checks: Long men should avoid pronounced stripes: Hrsh-Wickwre make clothes the same way the best custom tailors do. They've developed amodel for every type man, and tailor the mod els in the finest of fabrics-many imported. You can put on YOUR type Hirsh-WickWire spring suit and wear it home at once Or, at the most. alterations will consist of shortening or lengthening trousers and sleeves bit: We're now displaying these unusual ready for-servce clothes in legion of handsome new materials: Priced at $50, $60, $65.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
EXAMINATION BEING,
 MADE OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS OF MADISON
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU [
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Miss Elizabeth Andrews, a grad uate of the Huntsville hospital, has been added to the Madison county health department as an additional field nurse and with Miss Mamie Mastin, is touring the schools of the county examining the children for possible defects. The children are being found in fair condition physi- cally and 1t Is declared there is very little sickness among them now.
 Word has gone out from the health in Madison county must be vacci- mated immediately or be able to show a good vaccination scar. Compulsory vaccination win be started next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
FARM BODIES UNITED
Strawberry Growers To Co-Operats
 With Farm Bureau

MERIDIAN, Miss, March 1S.-(Spe- cial )-The Marion Strawberry Growers association of Lauderadle county lave agreed to affiliate with tho Mississippi State Farm Bureau Truck Growers association. The latter association will handle the strawberries of the Lauderdale coun- ty association marketing t..em in cities of the north and east. Tho action was taken following an ad- dress by T. NJ. Patterson. marketing supercialist, from Mississippi Agri- cultural and Mechanical college. Agricultural college, Mississippi.
 The suit of. E. II. Haley of Mem ralis. Tenn, against the Alabama and vicksburg Railroad company for $35.- OtO for alleged personal injuries claimed to have been received when lie fell and broke his leg while load ing horses on to an Alabama and Vicksburg train, resulted in verdict il. the United states court of $5,OO0 for the plaintiff.