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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
MOSS ACQUITTED. OF BOGCS KILLING
Jury Returns Verdict Of Not Guilty After Being Out
 All Night
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE At'E-HERALn nannAur. A Ia Nnr 2n 1

J. NJ. Moss today was acquitted by a jury in circuit court of the killing of Hugh Boggs. The jury had been out all night. Following the report 1t was announced that the cases against j Doss Hardy and Tally Moss had been mol pressed. J. NJ. Moss a few weeks a go was acquitted by jury of the killing of Gordon Boggs, brother of Hugh Boggs.
 The report of the jury today ended one of the most sensat ational cases in Boggs brothers were well known bogs brothers were well known throughout this section. At the time of their death they were operators of a ferry at the Bee Line highway landing. The Moss brothers resided on the Limestone side of the Ten nessee river. The affray which cost the lives of the Boggs brothers oc- cured early this year on the bank of the river on the Morgan county side. Hugh Boggs was killed almost instantly while Gordon Boggs lin- gered for several days at local hos pital before succumbing to his wounds. The arrest of the Moss brothers and Hardy followed. J. M. Moss pleaded self defense. Tally Moss never was formally placed on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
FAIR HELD AT EUFAUEA
COwikee Mill Band Of go ChiIdrcn
 Joins In Parade
EI.EAIrI

EUFAULA, Ala. Nov. S0.-tSpe- e.al.)-W Wednesday was annual fair" day with city schools and the fair was pronounced the best of three other splendid ones given. It opened at o'clock with a grand parade over the principal streets. led by the Cowikee Mills band of 80 children. with drum corps of 14 little girls and boys.
 The children of the seven grammar grades rode in trucks dressed in fancy costumes and the parade broke up at the school campus on Sanford street. At II o'clock. under the di- rcction of Miss Mignon Pitts, in the high school auditorium minstrel was put on by the children of the seven grammer grades At night, at Carnegie llbrary a high class min strel, under the direction of Mrs. R. A. Bailowe, was given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
WOMAN FACES JURY
Mrs. Darth Charged With Staying Toronto Man At Bay Minette

BAY ANNETTE, Ala. Nov. 3D. Special Leased Wire. )-Mrs. E. K Drath, indicted by Baldwin county grand jury for murder la connection with rhe death of w. r. Ray of Tor onto here last October, will face trial in the circuit court December ,. Mrs Drath has been out on $500 bond since the fatal shooting, ct which she is accused in the indictment. took place Mrs. Drath was placed in jail yester day by Sheriff Stewart. Ray was killed October !, sunday night. the streets of Bay Minnette were deserted at the hour. Two pistol shots wers heard and when citizens investigated they found Ray. a man of 30. lefless in the street, with revolver near by
 Sheriff Stewart after reviewing 2 facts in his possession ordered tn arrest of Mrs. Drath aud she was ap- prehended in Fairhope. where she lives. sn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
HEARS BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND

pr I E. Evans believes he IS the first Mobile radio fan tos pick up al. En nglish broadcasting station. Pr. Evans last night gave a small raulo party" and was able to entertain h's guests with rather an unusual re- ception, despite the murky atmos rherlc conditions. R. C. Atkins aiio Nrs Atkins who were guests of Dr. Evans. heard the English broadcast ing irtast: Station f plainly. The sending sta ton S was located at Birmingham England. and the speech was so loud it easily was reproduced on a iouo- sDealSinc device.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
coMMIssIoNs ISSUED

The following commissions were issued Friday from the office of the secretary of state, s. H. Blan. NJ. l., Iasey, notary public, Montgomery; ii. D. Alexander, justice of the peace, precinct 6, Marengo county, Fauns- dale: c. W. Cogdell, member board registrars. Bullock county. lnverness; John F. Anderson, notary public, Prattville: T. II. Bedsoe, constable, precinct s, Marengo county, to suc4 ceed H. A. Bradford, deceased; John A. NeSmith, notary public, Culh man county: W. A. Coleman, notary public, Geneva county; Addison White. notary public, Huntsville. Madison copnty; Miss Annie E. Curry. notary public, Mobile; H.. E. Black burn, notary public. Marion. Perry county. A duplicate commission was issued to Francis T. Perkins, pre- cinct 10, Mobile county, his commis- sion having been lost in,a recent fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
COAL MINES GET WARNING

State Superintendent of Insurance Frank Julian today issued a state ment advising prospective clients concerning certain catastrophe in surance offered on coal mines in the mineral. districts. The company with which the insurance is sought to be placed is not authorized to do busi- ness in Alabama, according to Su- perintendent Julian. whose statement follows:
 The bureau of insurance has been advised that certain New York brok- CTS are offering catastrophe insur- ance on coal mines in the Birming- ham and mineral district; such in surance to be placed with London Lloysis of England. Citizens of Ala bams. and especially operators of coal mines, are advised that London Lloyds of England is not a qualified or licensed insurance company in so far as the records of the bureau of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
DISCUSS PROBE ACTION
yeteranx' Investigating Committee
 Canfers With Coolidge

WASHINGTON. Nov. S0.-Possiole action by the department of justice on charges of irregulaTity developed during the Senate veterans inyesti- gation. was discussed with President Soolidaa hv Senators Reed of Penn s>,vania and Oddie of Nevada, repub- lican members of the Investigating committee, and Frank T. Hines. di- rector of the veterans bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
SHERIFF RESIGNS
l., C. sinims or CenteryiiIc Named
 In Bibb County

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Nov. SO.-- Especial. )-Gov. w. W. Brandon to- day received and accepted the rcsig- nation of ], s. Ward as sheriff of Eibb county. L. C. Simms of Center- yille was appointed by the governor to filr> the vacancy. No reason was ;.ssjgned for the resignation of Sher- if Ward, is was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
ATTENDS NURSES, MEETING

Miss Ella Dale, county nurse or the Morgan county health unit, is in Florence attending a meeting of the nurses association of north Alabama. Miss Mamie Mastin, health nurse of Madison county and president of the organization, passed through here Friday on her way to Florence to attend the session. Miss Dale is sec retary of the organization. The as sociation is composed of public health nurses of the counties of northern Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
cu,r.p FOLLOWS MOTHER

Three weeks after the death of its mother, James Virgil Fryer, IL months old son of 3. B. Fryer, Will be buried at New Bethel cemetery on Saturday at 1n o'clock, following servlces by Rev. James M. Stoney The mother of the baby died Novem- Der Il. The child is survived by his father and four sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
REGRET IS EXPRESSED

Resolutions expressing regret of the association at the death of B. NJ. Stsrks, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. who died Wedne esday night at his home in Louisville, have been forwarded by the directors of the railroad Y. Nj. C. A. here to the family of the official. Mir. Starks had visited here frequently and had many per Sonal friends in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
TO AID NEAR EAST

Many citizens of Decatur are plan ming to observe Sunday as a last day" in accordance with the general request that the day be observed as "Golden Rule" day. when citizens will be expected to psrtake of the food that suffering people must eat and give the difference for Near East relief. According to an appeal by officials here. the basic thought be- hind the plan is to re-emphasize the Golden Rule as the governing prln- eiple in human relationship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
HUNT ENDS FATALLY
Negro Boy Killed By SkOt From
 Companton's Gun

TROY. Ala, Nov. So.-(special Le-sed Wire. J-Sam Newman, a nine- year-old negro boy. was accidentally shot ard killed by Roy. Barnes, ne- gro. about the same age. The acci- dent occurred Thursday afternoon near Goshen. According to reports they were hunting. and after flush ing a covey of birds they both raised their guns to fire when Barnes gun unaccountably discharged and both shots lodged in New mans back. His gun was of the double-barrel ham mer1ess type Barnes called neigh bors and they, upon examination. de- cided that death had been instanta-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
NEGROES AID NEEDY

mads by the students of the negro high school of Decatur to the needy members of their race, it was am nounced Friday by J. E. Pickett. principal of the school. Many con tributions of clothing and food from the more fortunate of the race were received to be distributed to those in need of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
MRS. BEARD DEAD

Following a brief funeral service at the home in oxford by Rev. l.. N, Claxton Friday afternoon, the body of Mrs. James Beard, 59, will be car ried Thursday to New Hope Tor lh- torment Mrs. Beard had lived Tn oxford for over 20 years. She is survived bXp two daughters and four sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
LIQUOR POURED OUT

Two hundred and eighty half pint of white whisky and cocktail were enntied into the sewer of the gov ernincnt building alley at noon to- day while an interested crowd or spectators crowded on the side or ne iron gates and watched the work. Ire liaror was seized in raios by the federal officers here the pest leW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
BOOZE PLAYS HAVOC
Two Men Dead, Seven In Hospital.
 Fifteen Missing

NEW YORK, Nov. S0.--ThankS- giving liquor caused the death of at least two men and put seven others in Bellevue hospital. police reports showed today. One man, found un- conscious, was expected to die And 15 persons were reported missing during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
WATER TASTES CHEER

Citizens of Decatur awoke on the day following Thanksgiving to find the water here had queer taste. Some drinkers, tasting, laid the blame on themselves. Others, bold CT. reported the matter to the health department. Dr. II. C. Mckee. the county health officer, today laugh inely explained the whole matter. Thanksgiving celebrations were not responsible for the waters taste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
CHIRopRAosoE FINED

Dr. Dwight l.. Evans, chiropractor, was held guilty of a charge of prac- ticing. without licenses from the state board of health at a trial be- fore Judge Thomas W. Coleman Tn the county court Friday, a fine oi slo0 and cost being assessed against the doctor. Prosecution of the case was made by Dr. E. C. Arberry, pr. C. Hal Cleveland and others Dr. Evans testified in his own behalf and stated that he only made adjust ments of the human. system with the view of relieving congestion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
HOSPITAL DRIVE ON

The executive committee of the Masonic hospital had luncheon Fri day with former Governor Charles Henderson. who is chairman. Plans were made at the luncheon to begin immediately preparation for the drive to raise funds for the hospital. The drive will begin on December I4 and continue for 10 days.
 insurance show, and the firm of brokers of New York offering to place this insurance do not hold brokers license from the Alabama authorities.
 Insurance placed in an unauthor- ized company is placed at the risk or the assured; should loss occur and the unauthorized company have any reason to decline to pay, the assured would be without recouse through the state courts, and 1t is extremely doubtful that recovery could be had, as no service could be secured on any agent of the insurance carrier in the state. g
 information received at the bureau of insurance yesterday was to the effect that the New York brokers were offering catastrophe insurance to practically all mines in the mineral district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
ODELL FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for George J. OdeH, 36, of Eulaton were held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon by Rev. NJ. J. Johnson. the burial be- ing made at the Baptist cemetery. MT. Odell died of pneumonia after an illness of ten days. MT. Odell is str vived by his wife and six children, besides a large number of relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
COIRT ADLOIRNS

After three days of grinding with an unusually heavy civil docket the fall Eufaula session of circuit court adjourned late Wednesday until Monday, December 3, when the erim
 inal docket will be taken up. There are three murder cases on the docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
SIGNS BY THUMB PRINT
Indian Bride Can Not Write Her Own
 Name

YAKIMA, Wash, Nov. 30.-Miss Lizzie Pistolhead's thumb print was placed on her marriage certificate. it was revealed here when she was married to John Heanan, Yakima In- dian, by Judge Nicholson yesterday. The Indian bride said it was the only signature she could make, and that it was her fourth marriage. Heanan informed the judge that he had been married about three times before"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
STOCK SALE APPROVED

Application of the Plough Chemical company of Memphis, Tenn, to sell stock in Alabama was approved FIT day by the state securities comnis- sion of Alabama. The company seeks 10 dispose of 1,500 shares of pre- ferred stock of the par value of $100 each. It is said to be an extensive manufacturer of toilet preparations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
LEADING CITIZEN DIES
J. X. Burgess Passes Away In Cle-
 burnc County

lIEFLfN, Ala. Nov. 50.-fSpecialD ]. t.s Burgess, 77, a pioneer of Cle- burne county, died suddenly at hls home at Edwardsville this morning, He is survived by his aged wife, ore brother and other relatives. all of this county. Burial services will be conducted at the Primitive Baptist church near here Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
oBsERvE DAY OF THANks

Eufaulas annual Thanksgiving services were held at the First Bap- tist church. the sermon being preached by Rev. J. D. McPhail, pas tor of the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
WORKMAN BADLY BURNED

Russell Bell, an employe of Ross Ford garage. while at work Wednes lay afternoon dropped lighted match into bucket holding a liquid for removing paint, and was so badly burned from the igniting that he was carried to a local infirmary. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
TALKS ON INSIIIN

Members Of the Morgan County Medical association today were dis cussing enthusiastically the address Of Dr. James McLester. prominent Birmingham physician, who ad dressed the members of the society on pthe use of insulin in treatment of diahnteS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
ANNrsToN PIONEER DIES

The body of the late John II. No ble,. who died suddenly late Thurs day night at his L1me on Leighton avenue following a stroke, will be inferred Saturday afternoon at Hill- side cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. C. w. Freeman and Rev. James N. Stoney.
 Mr. Noble was one of the founders of the Woodstock cotton mill in ..lls city and has been one of its operators for many years. He was son of the late William Noble, one of the founders1 of Anniston. and was the only brother of A. R. Noble, collec- tor of the port of Mobile. Besides his brother MT. Noble is survived by four sisters and four children. the latter being Duncan Noble of New York, Philip Noble of Nashville, Mrs. JarXes Talk of Jacksonville, Fla, and Miss Gladys Noble of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
REV. BECKyyITH TO spEAk

Beginning Sunday, December ?. a mission will be held at St. James Episcopal church by Rev. c. NJ. Beck with, bishop of Alabama. who will deliver a course of lectures on "The Funda mental Principles of Chris fianitN."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
APPOINTS CAME WARDEN

Announcement of the appointment of E. P. Daugdrill as game and fish warden of Blount county was made Friday by I. T. Quinn, state commits sioner of conservation. This appoint ment is effective December l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

A gift for the home is a gift for the whole family. You'n find gifts galore for the home under Christ mas Gift Suggestions" in the Classi- fled section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
nIES OE RURNS

The body of Mrs. Lean Ragland Boyd. who died Thursday night from the effects of terrible body bufh received three months ago in the explosion of gasoline tank on an automobile, was sent to her former home at Borden Springs for inter- ment The accident occurred near Geneva in Talladega county in Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
GLENN TRIAL POSTPONED

The trial of Porter D. Glenn, al legged perpetrator of oil swindle on a big scale in Alabama, which was set for December in United States district court here, has been post poned, owing to priority of cases against Glenn, in Texas, according to information received by the state se- curitles commission today.
 Glenn is under s25.000 bond to appear here. but it is stated that five indictments are pending against him in Federal court in Texas, and that he. will go on trial there De- cember g., only two days in advance of the day set for his trial here. As result, the case pending in federal court here will be passed, subject to call it is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

Jesse Preston Clay. Jr.-Funeral services for Jessie Preston Clay, Jr., two -year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Jesse Preston Clay ST, who died Thursday at the resid dence 1901 Sec ond avenue, West End. will be held at 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

Mrs. James AtiSinson--Funeral serv
 ices for Mrs. James Atkinson, lo, who died Thursday, were held at l o'clock Friday afternoon at Pat
 tons chapel with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

J. r. D. May-Funeral services for J T. D. May, 70, who died Thursday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Eugene Ellis, 1106 Princeton ave- nue, West End, were held at 2:S0 o'clock Friday afternoon, followed by interment in Elmwood cemetery with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
GAME LAW VIOLATIONS

The following convictions for vio- lations of game and fish statutes were reported Friday to l. T. Quinn, state commissioner of conservation: TaIladega county, Wesley Whitson. fined $l0 and costs for hunting with out license; Henry Phillips, hunting on land without permission of owner, SlO and costs. Covington county. Leonard Franklin. Elliott Patter- son. Will Hollis and son, Young, vio-- lating game law, fined each s10 and costs. Cherokee county, J. W. Stin- son, violating fish law, fined s15 and costs.
 gift for the home is a gift for the whole family. You'll find gifts galore for the home under christ mas Gift Suggestions" in the Classi fled section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

Mrs. Mary Alice Aikins-Funeral services for Mary Alice Atkins. 23 who died Tuesday in Tampa, Fla. were held at o'clock Friday after noon from the residence. 1513 Twen- ty-fourth street, north, followed by intermeut in Elmwood cemetery with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
M RECEss CoURT

court in session for the November term had several capital cases be- fore it and inasmuch as number of special jurors had been called, 1t was decided it would be the part Of isdom to continue the court during the holiday.
 Members of Rising sun Lodge, No 29 A. F. and A. M. enjoyed an un- usually interesting special session Thursday, when many visitors were present and strong address was delivered by Dr. C. C. Davison. pas tor of the Decatur Baptist church. The meeting was called to order by Worshipful Master l.. W. Lee. who invited Past Master and District Lecturer W. k. MeCluskey of Tus- cumbla to preside. During the cere- to higher degrees, Worshipful Master C. J. Walker of Hartselle presided.
 Other visitors taking part in the ceremonies were: l.. C. Terry and D. NJ. Mickles of Courtland lodge No. 4a1; G. l.. Ward. lodge 11S. Bir- mingham: c. E; White and F. S. En- trilten, lodge 665, Arab; Ray Brad ford, lodge 2S7. Anes. Tenn; A. J. Nichols, Capital City lodge 642. At lanta, Ga.: E. B. Fuque. lodge IA, Florence; C. H. Holderfield, lodge 37. Courtland; R. M. Dobbs, F. \. Minor. lodge eos, Atlanta, Ga; w. F. Roderick. Loyalty lodge GAS. Ak ron, O.; Charles A. Sittason and A. c. Meponald. lodge F4s1, Albany.
 Following the close of the cere- mony. MT. McCluskey delivered an illustrated lecture on The Symbols of the Order" after which bounti- ful turkey sdinner was served the members of Rising Sun and their guests, the banquet committee be- ing w. B. Robertson. John McFehee and W. B. Markstein. The ladies' committee was composed of Mes danes Thomas Hodson, ]. T. Nelson and W. B. Robertson. They were assisted by Worthy Matron Miss Cnity Dancy and other members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
RIVER PILOT DEAD

Funeral services were held Friday for John J. Walker for many years a pilot on the Tennessee river, who died Thursday at the home of his son, J. S Walker, here. Interment was made in city cemetery, Dr. c. c. Davison, pastor of the Decatur Bap- tist church, conducting the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
JUL IAN TELLS WHY.
 FORD |S FAVORED.
lnAnSWer To Colorado Query, Says Ford Offer Is Only
 Practical One
STATE CAPITAL BCREAU l
 THE AGE-HERA:n Montgomery An. NoH. 2n 1

Evidence of the widespread inter- es. which has been Hronsed in the disposition of Muscle Shoals is shown in letter received by Secretary of State s. II. Blan. from Edward Ho- gan. Pueblo. Col. asking, for infor- nation concerning Muscle Shoals. government ownership. and other features of the great water power project. s
 The query was referred to Frank N. Julian. state superin endent of in- surance and a citizen of the Tennes- see Valley. In answering the west eIner. Nr. Julian gave brief and concise expression of what the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals means, and disposed of the idea of government ownership as being too expensive to be pleasant to contemplate. His let ter to Mr. Hogan of Pueblo. Mir. Julian stated:
 q note you wAnt information rela- tive to government ownership and operation of the Muscle Shoals proj- ect. do not know of any reason that could be assigned for govern ment ownership of the project in view of the fact that government ownership would no doubt make the proposition so expensive that the beneficiaries namely, the people of
 
 return therefrom.
 Under the Ford offer for the project at Muscle Shoals. Henry Ford agrees to maintain the project in a modern state at all times; to furnish power for government opera tion of the navigation locks: to turn the nitrate plant over to the govern ment in ease of war at any time; to build at his own expense 8 fertilizer unit for the manufacture of high grade fertilizers. and to sell the fer tilize.' product at a cost not to eX- ceed s per cent profit; to return to the government at the end of 100 years tine project in modernized state. and to pay such rental as would pay back over to the govern ment from this period the total in- vestment, plus Der cent.3
 "The Ford offer, therefore, is the only offer before Congress that is practical, or that offers anything in the way of cheap fertilizer to the farmer of the nation"