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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
SPRY AT 87
Great. Great Grandfather Still En-
 joys Helping About Farm

joys Helping About Farm
 BAY ANNETTE, Ala, Oct. 15.-As active today as he was years ago, Will Harvill, lacking but three years of being a nonagenarian, is the patriarch of this section. MT. Har- will, S7 years old. has resided on tie Jack Springs road for 5S years. mar rying and settling down in this sec tion.
 NIT. Harvill, who recently took a second wife. is the father of 10 chil- dren and has over 200 grand and great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
 In spite of his advanced ege, Mir. Harvill makes frequent trips to Bay Minette and is seen quite frequently about the streets here with one or more of his progeny with him.
 Farm work would. apparently be | distasteful to man of his years, | but MT. Harvill apparently has no l objections to manual labor. as he | helps about the farm daily. although | his descendants try to keep him from any activity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
PLAN FOOTBALL GAME

Great preparations are being made here for the football game Saturday between Central High school and Morgan County High, the latter of Hartselle. The game will decide the championship of the county. Local teams have never been able to de-
 feat the fast and husky county high
 squad but Hartselle this year is re- ported not as strong as in years past while Central is playing much better football odds are reported even. The locals will depend much on their famous forward passing combina-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
INSPECTION POSTPONED

The trip of inspection planned by the Alabama public service commits sion to a number of points in North Alabama has been postponed 24 hours owing to the death of Mrs. J. H. Aldredge, wife of the rate expert of the commission. The commission will attend in body the funeral service for Mrs. Aldredge to be held here to- morrow The trip to Birmingham and points beyond, which was to start tonight, will not begin until Tuesday night a result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
SYNOD WILL CONVENE
 IN SELMA WEDNESDAY
125 Expected To Attend Meeting Of
 Alabama Presbyterians

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 15. - Special Leased Wire. )-For the first time in many years the Alabama Presby
 terian synod will convene in Selma al the Broad street church Wednesday morning, October IT. About 125 mem
 bers of the synod with visiting guests are expected to be present at the sessions. Wednesday at g o'clock pr. Harry Moffatt of Birmingham, moderator of the state Presbytery, will preside. 'Dr. Charles Pratt of Montgomery will lead the devotional exercises at the opening session. Leaders of Presbyterianism from all over the south have indicated that they will attend during the entire session. Among the officials of the southern church who will come are Dr. Henry Sweets, secretary of the Christian educational board; pr. M. E. Melvin, secretary of the church stewardship board. both of Louis vile; pr. Thornton Whalan and pr. J. NJ. Vanmuelen, both of the Louis vile Theological seminary; Dr. J. O.. Leavis of the foreign mission board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
WELCH BEGINS TOUR

Dr. S w. Welch, state health of ficer, left tonight on trip of inspec- tion, on which he will visit Houston. Pike and Covington counties. pr, Welch has been advised that pr. J. A. Ferrill and Col. r. F. Russell of New York, representing the interna- tional health board, will reach Mont gomery Friday for a conference with the state health officer, at which time plans will be discussed for the work in the year ahead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
ENnEAVnR MEETING SET

The district convention of Chris tian Endeavor societies of north Alabama will convene here Saturday in the Westminster Presbyterian church. The societies have a large membership and the committee in charge of arrangements is planning to bring several well known speak CTS here to address the convention. Rev. L. E. r~ubaker Of Birmingham and Rev. n. l.. Turner of Sheffield are scheduled for addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
KILLS HIS WIFE

Police are looking for Dayton Jones, negro, who is said to have fired shot at another negro which killed his wife, Ozery Jones, near the
 Tennessee river bank Sunday late. Jones was declared to have fled into Limestone county after making his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
FINDS DECATUR PROSPEROUS

Georgia towns he has visited re- gently do not appear SC prosperous as this city, according to Howard Baynes, formerly a Decatur resident now living in Chicago. MT. Haynes is here on a visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
TO LET CONTRACT

The contract for the road paving for the city of Troy will be let as soon as the surveying plans are com plete. Prof. M. D. Pace, head of the mathematics department of the State Normal school, has been appointed by the council to superintend the sur veying. He will be assisted by James M. Boyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
RIRLE GLASS GROWS

It was necessary to use the main floor of the Young Mems Christian association Sunday morning to ac- commodate the membership of the Bible class at that institution. A re- cent membership contest has so in creased the attendance the quarters originally used were found tnade- uuate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16

The revival which has been in progress at the Baptist church in Hartselle has ended with 21 addi- tions to the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
COTTON nEJNG CINNED

Cotton is coming in rapidly and be- ing ginned. A number of farmers are holding for 30 cents, the price ranging around 2s cents. It is predicted that less thana half of the 1922 crop will yield in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
sTRAIN-4ARRIs NUPTIALs

Miss Claude Harris. daughter. of Supt. T. L. Harris of the Ashville Cooperage company and Cecil Strain, formerly of this place, now of Bir- mingham, were married in Gadsden Saturday. They will res:de in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
CHURCH TO BE BUILT

Material is being placed on the grounds at St. Clair Springs for the erection of a Methodist church at that place. It will be built of cobble stone, 49 loads having been placed on the lot last week by the citizens of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
TEACHERS CONVENE

The St. Clair county teachers insti- tute convened at Easonville, in south St. Clair, Monday and will continue through Tuesday. Supt. Carl Baxter from Ashville and large number of the teachers are in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
ditioned that the defendant keep the,

ditioned that the defendant keep thepc peace for period of 12 months gen-ei erally and specifically with respect
 to his wife. and to refrain from in-Sl turing, threatening or intimidatingif | his wife. Walker and his wife are . both young people of highly respect e: ed parentage. Walker has been inaC the city jail since Thursday pendingh the fixing of the bond by the court. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
KICKED BY HORSE

T. M. Murphree suff red a painful injury Saturday morning. He was assisting a veterinarian in doctoring a horse when the animal broke loose and kicked him in the forehead, in flicting a pninful flesh wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
UNDER PEACE BOND

In~recorder's court Monday morn ing J. A. Walker, an employe of the Standard Oil filling station, was placed under s1,0OO peace bond con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
Veteran ALabama Bar Selected For Neuy Created Judicial Post B

of Nashville; Dr. S. w. McGill of Louisville, pr. ogden of Mobile and
 Dr. Bobynes of Birmingham. Calvin Young is chairman of the entertain ment committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
MRS. BEDDING DIES

Mrs. T. W. Bedding. who died at her home in Austinville Sunday night, will be laid to rest Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
MANY JOIN CHURCH

tion. Pepper to Handy, which netted them a victory over Cullman county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16

The New York branch of the Amer ican Federation of Musicians has 8 membership exceeding 12,0O0.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16

this little town, the ladies going out and assisting in the work. The school house has been used for num- Der of years for church ervices.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
Germans Are Warned

DUSSELDORF, Feb. I3-French tanks were sent 70 Herne yesterday. following the receipt of reports to the effect that the Germans were organizing general strike in that district. The Germans are boycot- ting the forces of occupation throughout the Herne district and 1t has been necessary for the French to take over the work of some of the German police.
 The boycott is becoming more popular in the Ruhr district and it has now been decided by the Ger mans to extend it to the Essen dis trict ..:*-=- "-~. ..s"- .:
 Commenting on the results of the first month Of occupation, Gen eral DeGoutte declared yesterday that Germany lis branded as a quitter before the entire world but l solemnly warn Germany that if a single one of my soldiers is harm cd and she forces another battle or us, they will not stay our hand by crying 'kamerad' IL will be a fight 10 the finish-a complete knockout" !"
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
GOVERNOR AWARDS CONTRACT
 FOR LEGISLATION QUARTERS

The Garside Building at Juneau will be used for housing the coming session of the Territorial Legislature which convenes March 5th, accord ing to announcement made from the Governors office. Only one bid was received for furnishing quarters, being turned in by Lloyd Hill, owner of the above property.
 The 1921 session of the Leg islature was held in the same build ing. The hall at the rear of the second floor was utilized as the Senate Chamber and Senate and House committee rooms were pro- vided on the same floor. The House assembly room was on the first floor.
 It Is understood that work of getting the building in shape, in- cluding providing furniture, desks, tables, chairs, etc, will be started in the near future. .". -.:~.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
MINERS COMING TO SHOW

Capt. C. c. Jones has made ar engagements for a special train for the accommodation of the residents of Healy and Suntrana and other poinas south of town who desire to come to Nenana for the minstrel show on Saturday night. A coach will be attached to the northbound freight on Saturday and the ex- cursionists will be taken back on Sunday.
 It is expected that big crowd will avail themselves of the opportunity, as much interest is being displayed in the show by residents along the line Several Healyites are members of the performers of the entertain ment.
 There is also some talk of bring ing crowd down from Fairbanks but definite arrangements have not yet been made.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13

Herman Weig, general passenger agent at Chicago for the White Pass and Yukon Route has resigned his position with the White Pass Company and has formed q partner ship with Mir. W. Nj. Beale, who for many years has been operating the Beale Tours to Europe, according to advices received at the Juneau office of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Mir. Weig has been with the White Pass Company since 1898.
 Miss L. Zwergel, who was MT. Weigs assistant for a number of years has been appointed tourist agent of the White Pass and Yukon Route at Chicago. Miss Zwergel is said to be thoroughly familiar with Alaska. Atlin and the Yukon from intimate association and by personal visit
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
WR-ANGELL FIVE PLANNING
 TOUR OF OUTSIDE CITIES

SEATTLE, Feb. 13-The Wran- gel basketball team, which recently won the championship of Southeas- tern Alaska and which is considered
 to be one of the best teams pro duced in the North during the last several years, will come to the States shortly for a tour of Outside cities. The Northerners will meet the University of Washington fresh man team about the first of March and a game also has been arranged with the Olympia high school team.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
TROUBLE THREATENS REGION
 OCCUPIED BY FRENCH TROOPS

question was stressed by King George in an address from the throne on the occasion of the open ing of the session of the fourth parliament of his reign. He declared that although the British govern ment Is unable to concur or partici- pate in the Ruhr operations, it is acting in such 8 way as not to add difficulties to the Allies of Great Britain.
 The king disposed of the Amer ican debt question in one sentence, saying merely that he welcomed the settlement, which reflects the determination of our people 10 meet their obligations"
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
WOMAN LEADER CHARGES
 BRIBE WAS OFFERED HER

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. l3-Mrs. Thomas Winter, President of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, declares that quarter of a million dollars was offered to her on condition that she would go to Washington to work for certain bill" She refused to give the name of the individual offering the money but asserts that money was offered to the entire federation headquar- ters at Washington.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
MONEY FOR NORWAY

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. l3- The house has passed resolution directing the shipping board to pay $1l, 1855, ,00O to Norway, which am cunt was awarded to Norwegian ship owners by an arbitrary tri- bunal for vessels requisitioned by the American government during the war. The measure now goes to the senate for final approval.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
NEGRO MAKES CONFESSION
 CLEARS MURDER MYSTERIES

WACO, Feb. l3-A series of crimes which have baffled the off cers during the last year, were cleared this week by the alleged con fession of Roy Mitchell, negro, to the effect that he onmittei eight murders, three assaults to commit murder and number of attacks on women between February 12, 1922 and January l9, 1923. The con fession was alleged to have been made to Sheriff Leslie St. Gall.
 Precautions have been taken to protect Mitchell from an indignant populace
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13

WARNING SERVED ON GERMANY TO KEEP ORDER SENATE STARTS MOVE TO CHANGE INAUGURATION
APPROVES MEASURE
 TO CHANGE INAUGURATION

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. l3- The senate has approved the Norris amendment to the federal constitu- ton eliminating the present session of an old congress after an election of new congress. and changing the date Of the inauguration of the President from March i to the third Monday in January.
 The vote on the measure was 63 to 6. The measure now goes to the lower house of congress and ' IS considered probable it will be ap- proved by that body before ad- journment.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
CUMBERLAND IS SCENE
 OF BAD MINE ACCIDENT

CUMBERLAND, B. C. Feb. 13- Fourteen white miners who lost their lives in an explosion which partially wrecked Mine No. 3. of the Canadian Galleries, Ltd, were given public funeral yesterday. but no arrangements have been made for the burial of the l9 Chin ese miners whose bodies were re- covered.
 4 coroner's jury has been i'm paneled but the taking of exidence will not begin until February l6
 The same mine was the scene of an explosion last August on which occasion 13 lives were lost.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13

PARIS. Feb. 13-A German po- !iceman was killed and two French gendarmes were wounded in the Ruhr district today. The gendarmes, w:lo were in an automobile, were stopped by the German policeman and threatened with revolver. The gendarmes fired on the policeman, killing him, and immediately six other German policemen, who were nearby, rushed upon the car and opened fire on the two Frenchmen. wounding both of them. The French military authorities are conducting an investigation of the affair.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
NEW HOSPITAL OPEN

TUSKEEKE, Ala. Feb. I3-On the spot made memorable by the life work of Booker T. Washington, the Government yesterday formally dedicated a $2,000,000 rehabilita- ton for negro war veterans. Vice President Coolidge delivered the ad- dress of the occasion.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
SEATTLE PUTS OUT BAIT
 TO DRAW HALIBUT FLEET

SEATTLE, Feb. 13-In an effort to protect the halibut fishing in dustry of Seattle, which fishermen claim goes to British Columbia ports, the Seattle port commission has arranged for the freezing and storage of large quantities of bait for fisherman leaving this port.
 This action, T. is expected, will counteract the British Columbia in fluence which now makes itself felt by providing bait on condition that catches are landed at Prince Rupert and Vancouver.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
BLOWN OVER
 ON SEATTLE WATERFRONT

SEATTLE, Feb. 13-Buffeted a. gainst the dock by the high winds from the sound, the freight steamer Fidalgo overturned and sank yes terday at the Albers Brothers Mill ing Company wharf. The seven members of the crew made their escape.
 The heavy snow of Saturday was followed yesterday by 8 freezing gale which swept the entire state of Washington. The wind reached a velocity of 70 miles an hour on the Seattle water front
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
Germans Protest

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 13- The latest seizure of German terri tory by the French military forces has been made the subject of an other protest by the German govern ment. 4 copy of the note of pro- test, which has reached diplomatic quarters here. characterizes the French occupation as "one of pure ly arbitrary action and force com mitted by taking advantage of their defenseless German nation"
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
SENATOR JONES HAS PLAN

WASHINGTON D. C. Feb. 13- Senator Jones, Of Washington, has proposed the joint consideration of the shipping bill and the British debt measure as a solution of the senate legislative problem. The pro- posal was made with the approval of other leaders after Senator liar rison, of Mississippi. had blocked unanimous consent agreement to limited debate on tne shipping bill.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
NORTHERN LUMBER WILL
 BE SHIPPED TO SYDNEY

SEATTLE. Feb. I3-The bark entine Alicia Haviside IS bound for Ketchikan from Port Gamble 10 load Q cargo of spruce for Austra- lia, part of it being for Sydney and part for Melbourne. This will be the second shipment of Alaska lumber to be sent to that country. the first one now being enroute.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13

A shortage of timber for the grinders is reported to exist at Speel River by W. P. Lass, manager of the Alaska Pulp and Paper Com pany's plant there, who was in Juneau recently on a brief business trip. Virtually all of the loss in the company's booms have been rushed and supplies are badly needed he says.
 The crew, however, is being main tained as it is expected that rafts will be received at any time, said MT. Lass. Sawyer and Reynolds are getting out timber for the mill and it is hoped will be able to make deliveries in the immediate future of sufficient quantities to keep turn ing the plant at full capacity.
 The plant is moving along smooth and turning out it's full capacity daily without difficulty Shipments to Port Angeles have been kept moving regularly. The only difficult ty in sight now is to keep a sup ply of logs on hand until spring
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
HOME FOR ARMENIANs

PARIS, Feb. 13-The French government has given the Near East Relief organization q tract of land on the so-called "River of Abraham" on which to establish an orphanage for one thousand Armen- ian girl refugees from Patolia. Mrs. W. R. Gennaway, of Seattle, will be in charge of the orphanage
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
RAILS FOR RAILROAD

MOBILE, Ala. Feb. 13-The first vessel to load cargo here for an Alaskan port in several years was the American steamer Craster Hall which has sailed for Seward with a load of steel rails for the Alaska Railroad -.....-- ..-
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
WAR WILL CO ON

DUBLIN, Feb. 13-Liam Lynch, Republican chief of staff, has issued a proclamation in which he declares the "war will go on until the irsie- pendence of our country is recogni- zed by our enemies, foreign and domestic" The proclamation calls upon the army to continue it's activities with vigor."
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
BRITISH SEND DESTRoYERs
 TO GUARD TURKISH WATERS

VALETTA. Malta. Feb. 13-it is understood that the British force of destroyers in Turkish waters Is being reinforced by another flotilla from the Atlantic fleet. It is pre- sumed the flotiIla now enroute 10 Malta will proceed to the Dardanells, making five British destroyer flotil- las in Turkish waters
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
DEBT BILL REPORTED

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 13- The senate finance committee has made favorable report, with minor amendments, on the British debt funding bill. The committee vote was eight to three. The measure al- ready has been passed by the house
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
BETHEL IS NOMINATED

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb 13- President Harding has nominated Col. Walter 4. Bethel to be judge advicate of the army, to succeed General Crowder. who is slated for the diplomatic corps ....
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
Entente Threatened

LONDON, Feb. 13-Bonar Law, speaking in the house of commons today said he still hoped it would be possible to retain British troops on the Rhine, but either the German or French governments could make that impossible and that, he pointed out, would be a great misfortune, as it would mean an end of the Entente. -. ]"
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
INQUIRY ORDERED

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. 13- The senate has ordered an investi- gation of the charges of irregular ities and extravaganza in connec- ton with the Veterans Bureau.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
RELLINGHAM HAS FIRE

BELLINGHAM, Feb. 13-Six buildings, for the most part land marks, were destroyed by fire on Saturday and it is believed one man was burned to death, although no trace of his body has been found. He has been missing since the fire.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
PINCHoT IN NEW ROLE

HARRISBURG, Feb. 13-Giford Pinchot announces that he has in vited the governors of all the states to send representatives to a con ference to be held here on March g for the interchange of views and ideas relative to building pol icies and practices.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
Will Negotiate Issues

LONDON. Feb. 13-An agree ment has been reached between the Turks at Smyrna and Allied naval commanders under which a status would be maintained pending dip lomatic negotiations.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
TEST FLIGHT DELAYED

DAYTON, Feb. 13-FrcaGing rain which is moving toward Dayton, has caused Lieutenants John Macready and Oakley Kelly to postpone their flight to establish a new world re- cord for endurance. They probably will not attempt the flight before February 25.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
STORM DELAYS NEWS

SEATTLE, Feb. 13-The storm of the last couple of days has crip- pied telegraphic service with the East and the news is coming in by devious routes and subject to many delays.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
Report Is Denied

BERLIN, Feb. 13-OfFicial an nouncement confirms the London re- port of a clash at Gelsenkirchen but it is claimed there were no ia talities. One German and two Frenchmen were taken to the hos pital wounded.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
o'HICGINS IS KILLED

DUBLIN, Feb 13-Dr. Thomas O'Higgins, of Marysborough, father of Kelvin O'Higgens, Free State minister of home affairs. was as sassinated yesterday.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
BLIZZARD. HITs MoNTANA

HELENA, Feb. 13-Montana is in the path of the blizzard which is sweeping Town from Canada. The temperature dropped to fl below zero last night in Helena and all weather stations in the state report sub-zero weather
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
Quiet Prevails

SMYRNA, Feb. 13-Kemal Pasha arrived here yesterday and calm prevails here today. No additional warships have entered the harbor,
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
Report Says Two Killed

LONDON, Feb. 13-A Central News report from Berlin says two French soldiers and one German were killed this week in clash at GeIsenkirchen, in the Ruhr district, when German soldiers halted an au- to in which French soldiers were riding. "
The Nenana news., 1923-02-13
COLD IN OREGON

Portland, Feb. 13-The state of Oregon is in the grip of winter weather, with colder weather pre- dicted. The entire state is covered by a thick blanket 's snow and wire service is considerably crippled