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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
BLUE LODGE FUND IS FORMED BY MAS0NS
Marion And Selma Masons Join In
 Mutual Benefit Association

MARION, Ala, Oct 22.-(Special) Quite a number of the Masons of Marion went to Selma Friday night to assist in the organization of The Alabama Blue Lodge Fund.- mutual association of Masons paying death benefits. The idea was originated by F. A. McPeck, one of the prominent Masons of Selma and investigated and the knowledge of it distributed by F. M. Stilwell. another prominent Selma Mason.
 The organization was completed Friday night by mass meeting of Ma sons held in the Masonic hall at Sel- ma. The membership is limited to Masons in good standing and living in Alabama. Mir. Stilwell had investi- gated the rules governing all such similar funds operated by Shrine Temples and other organizations and incorporated all of the best features of each of them in the new organiza- tion. The fund is to be governed by a board of five directors. The di- rectors named Friday night were: pr. Edward Swann of Marion for one year. Bernard Yaretsky of Selma for two years, F. A. McPeck of Selma for three years, w. c. Day of Selma for four years and J. A. Fuller of Selma for five years. Hereafter one direc- tor will be elected annually for five years. F. NJ. Stilwell is acting as secretary for the new organization until a regular secretary is appoint ed by the directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
FEAR FOR SHIPS LOST IN STORM

MOBILE, Ala. Oct. 22.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Fears that uniden- tified ships, together with all on board, may have perished in the recent heavy winds and seas which swept the gulf, were ex- pressed today in maritime circles, following the report of Capt. c. H. Daughrill of the tug Lytle, that he had sighted masses of wreck age floating In the gulf on his scouting tour for vessels in dis !ress.
 Torn and twisted spars, timbers and hulls, apparently wrecked within the past few days. were being tossed on heavy seas, result ing from the gulf disturbance, all the way from Pensacola to Chan deleur island, Captain Daughrill reported.
 Captain Daughrill also reported sighting the body of a man float ing in the gulf some miles from Perdido bay. The body was be- lieved by Captain Daughrill to be that of one of the victims of the Bluefields wreck.
 The Lytle was sent on a scout tng tour of the gulf late last week following the storm by F. w.. Crenshaw, manager of the Gulf Towing and Wrecking company, and has just returned to Mobile. Captain Daughrill reported that the seas were very heavy when he first went out into the gulf, but that they had now become calm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
COLDS THAT DEVELOP INTO
 PNE UMON|A

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote that is pleasant to take. Creomulsion is a new med ical discovery with twofold action; 1t soothes and heals tue inflamed membranes and kills the germ.
 Of all known drugs, creosote is rec ognized by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for the treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. Creomulsion contains, in addition to creosote, other healing clements which soothe and heal the inflamed membranes and stop the ir- irritation and inflammation. while the creosote goes on to the stomach is absorbed into the blood, attacks the seat of the trouble and destroys the germs that lead to consumption.
 Creomulsion is guaranteed satis- factory in the treatment of chronic coughs and colds, bronchial asthma, catarrhal bronchitis and other forms of throat and lung diseases. and is excellent for building up the system after colds or flu. Money refunded if any cough or cold, no matter of how long standing. Is not relieved after taking according to directions. Ask your druggist. Creomulsion Co.,. Atlanta. Ga.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
T. 4. SHARPE IS ON TRIAL AT JASPER
Accused Of Killing His BuSi- ness Associate In Coal
 Company
JASPER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ] .JasDpr Ala Oct % 1

Judge Ernest Lacey opened court here today. Several important crim- inal cases will be tried. The T. A. Sharpe case occupied today's session. Sharpe shot and killed his business associate at Nauvoo a few months ago. The case, set for trial in Sep tember was continued on account of the absence of two important wit
 nesses for the state. Judge R. L. Blanton is presiding. In the Sharpe case the state is represented by T. G.. Wilson, solicitor, assisted by L. D. Gray and W. c. Davis. The defend- ant is represented by J. H. Bankhead
 J. M. Pennington, W. F. Finch and C. H. Carmichael. People from all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PLAN ARMIsTICE DAY

Plans are being matured by a joint committee from the American Legion and the woman's auxiliary of that organization for the celebration of Armistice Day in Anniston. The former service men of the county are entering heartily into the work of handling the affair for next month and it is expected that the program now being prepared will bring hun dreds of visitors to Anniston.
 This will make the fifth annual com munity fair to be held .n Reform. Friday will be the community fair day while Saturday will constitute d district fair. All the rural schools of this district will hold community fairs and will bring these exhibits to Reform to the district fair. The communities of this district planning to bring the exhibits this year are Friendship. Fellowship. Brookshill, Coalfire. Stansel. Palmetto, Arbor Springs and McShan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
MILLPORT METHODIST CHURCH SHOW RECORD
Boy Scout Troop Being Organized
 By Rev. J. A. Gam

MILLPORT Ala. Oct. 22.-(Spe- cial.)-The Millport- Andrew chapel charge of the Methodist church is closing out very successful year, according to reports of church off cials. The two churches of the To- cal Methodist charge raised the as sessment of the pastor $500 above last years assessment and paid the salary in full at the quarterly con ference held here recently by pr. J. D. Morris, presiding elder of the Tuscaloosa district. The pastor of the local charge has received 75 mem bers into the two churches during the present conference year. Payments on centenary pledges are better than last year, and the financial reIbrt at the annual conference for all pur- poses will show an increase of more than 50 per cent above that of last years report
 The members of Millport church are blaming to erect nice church building during the next conference year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PLAN SPRING FESTIVAL

Not satisfied with one series of high class performances the commu- nifty and schools are uniting in put ting on a spring festival to be held in March under the auspices of the Piedmont Lyceum bureau Of Ashville, North Carolina.
 On Thursday evening a musical recital was given by the heads of the various departments of music of Newton institute, Miss Daisy Gillis of the piano department and Mrs. E. E. Cobb of the voice department and Miss Clara DeShazo of the violin department. This recital was at- tended by a large and appreciative audience. Much interest is being shown in the work of these depart ments in the institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
wEsLEY,s DTCTTONARy

John Wesley. founder of Method ism. published an English dictionary in 1753. On it's title page it bore the legnd: "The complete English Dictionary explaining most of those hard words which are found in the best English writers. By a lover of good English and common sense." Wesley must have believed in adver- Using so he wrote an "ad' for his own book ins the form of an 'N. B." on the title page: "The author as- sures you he thinks this is the best English dictionary in the world"
 In his dictionary, Wesley defines his followers as: "Methodist-One tn t lives according to the method laid down in the Bible."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
FATHER AND SON
 IN CAR ACCIDENT
Thomas Montgomery Is In Hospital As Result Of
 Wreck
TUSCUMBIA BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD ! TuSealoOSa. Ala 0pt %

Thomas Montgomery, about 50 years of age. and Sam Davis, his son. in-law, were injured late Sunday on the Watermelon road. nine miles from Tuscaloosa, in an automobile accident. The car was driven by Mr. Montgomerys son and ran into a ditch. Montgomery was badly in jured. It will be several days be- fore the extent of his injuries will be known. Davis was severely cut about the face and one of his legs sprained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
REFORM COMMUNITY
 FAIR OPENS FRIDAY

REFORM, Ala. oct. ==.-(Special.) The Reform Community and District fair will be held in Reform on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27.
 The exhibits will consist of agri- cultural products, club work, school work In general, and vocational and evening school work. The exhibits from this district will be carried to AliceVille for the county agricultural and educational fair, which will be held on November 1, 2 and 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
RIG POTATO CROP

Probably the largest potato crop in the history of Walker county has been harvested this fall. According to reports a large potato house will be erected in Jasper at an early date to store the potatoes in this section until early spring and then the po- tatoes will be shipped to different markets in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
ATTEND INSTALLATION

Rev. W. B. Clemmons. pastor of the Marion Presbyterian church, attend ed the installation of Rev. Edgar G. Cannon, D. D., as pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Selma. Rev. w. R. Carothers, county superintend ent of education. filled his pulpit on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
pEAIrIEY CAMpIrs

The Newtonian club of the Newton institute, composed of 10 girls, has voluntarily become responsible for one phase of the work of beautifying the institute campus. The members of this club are young ladies from different sections of the state who have become interested in the plac- ing of pecan trees on the campus, and who have announced their inten- tion of planting 300 to 500 trees this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
COURT IN SESSION

The third week of the civil jury court opened at o'clock Monday morning with the organization of three juries by Judge A. P Agee, trial for cases being started immedi- ately after the juries were qualified. Several important damage suits were scheduled for trial in the circuit court during the present week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PYTHIAN SISTERS MEET

Pythian sisters of Anniston have announced an important meeting Tuesday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall in the Smith building. work in the degree to engage the members at the semi-monthly session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
NEW BRIDGE COMPLETED

The new bridge on the Keen's Mill road has been completed and turned over to the county board of revenue and accepted. The bridge has 119- foot span and the steel from the old Warrior river bridge was used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
TO DISPLAY NEWSPAPERS

Five southern newspapers will be on display at the information booth at the National Ice Cream Manufac- turers' association to be held In Cleveland this week, 1t was an nounced here by J. w. Clopton. sec retary of the Southern Manufac- trrers' association. Ten copies of the five dailies have been ordered sent each day to the Cleveland hotel. The papers are: The Birmingham Age Herald. The Nashville Tennessean,' the Decatur Daily, the Atlanta Journal and the Commercial Appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
WINDING UP DRIYE

The final drive raising the bal ance of s5,000 for Boy Scout activi- ties for the next eighteen months was put on Monday. The workers are composed of ten members repre- senting each of the civic clubs of the city. J. T. Horn is the general chair man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
FIELD TRIAL DATE SET

Irby Pope, first vice president of the Central Alabama Field Trial as sociation, attended a meeting of the association held in the court house of Dallas county last nigh<. The as sociation decided to hold it's first field trial meet on January IA, near Berlin in Dallas county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PLAN CHAUTAUQUA
Town Of Newton Making Plans For
 Spring Festival

NEWTON. Ala, Oct. .22.-(Special.) Under the direction of the citizens of Newten the Redpath Lyceum bureau has been engaged to furnish a series of high class performances during the winter months for the benefit of the schools and the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
COURT IN SESSION

A special term of the circuit court will begin November 5. with Judge Fleetwood Rice presiding. Three murder cases will be disposed of. Monday was given over to equity docket Tuesday non-jury criminal cases will be taken up and Wednes- day will be devoted to the hearing of nom iurY civil cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
COTTON CROP CUT HALF
Receipts At UniOntOwn Less Than oO
 Per Cent Of Last Year

UNIONTOWN, Ala, oct. 2z-!Spe- cial.)-W. T. Buck, manager or tne Irniontown cotton warehouses, re- ports that the total receipts to date are 5000 bales with about 15 more bales of unginned cotton in sight. Fo. the same period in 1922 the re- ceipts were 6,409 bales. The crop this year is slightly less than 50 per cent of that last season. Cotton seed is selling for SAP per ton and cotton is selling for 29 cents per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
TO HEAR DIR. PAINTING

Dr. Clifford Arberry has gone to Birmingham to attend the lectures given there Monday and Tuesday by Dr. F. E. Banting of Toronto, the young physician who created wide spread notice by his discovery of insulin, the new diabetic treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
GIVE BENEFIT LUNCHEON

The Sunday school CLASS or Mrs. T. T. Creath of the Episcopal church gave delightful weekend benefit luncheon in the office of Judge W. H. Tayloe' and cleared s25. The class is composed of the following young women: Misses Susie Lea Langhorn, Jack McCorkle, hebecca Davidson Lily Tayloe Davidson and Frances Hatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
NINE BAPTIZED

Nine candidates for Baptism were received into the full fellowship of the Parker Memorial Baptist church at the conclusion of the Sunday night service by Dr. James c. McGlothlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
HIGH scuooL pRocREssEs

The Millport VocationaI High school is experiencing one of the most successful years of its history. The library is being rapidly added to with choice books, and the home economics room is being supplied with several new machines. new stoves, tables and all other necessary sup niles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
sCOUTs ENJOY OUTING

A number of Boy Scouts enjoyed the weekend outing at Herrln's lake. The youngsters went with camping outfit and had god time .roughing it. This was the first week -end outing of the season and anther will be held in two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
MRS. O ID. sTREET DIES

Mrs. Oliver D. Street,52, wife of na- tional republican committeeman and former United States district attor- ney O. D. Street died at their home at Guntersville at 6:30 o'clock Sun day night as the result of an illness extending over year. The funeral was conducted by Rev. NJ E. Wilson at o'clock Monday afternoon and burial followed at the Guntersville cemetery. Mrs. Street was the daugh- ter of l.. D. Lusk, one of the pioneers of Marshall county. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. R. S. Fennell and Mrs. w H. Ross, and two sons, o. D. Jr., and John.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
MAYOR ON VISIT

Mayor J. L. Wikle and J. T. Good win left Monday for weeks trip to Norfolk and other places, 1t being their plans to combine business and pleasure. John F. Williams, presi- dent of. the Anniston city council. will act mayor during the time that the officials are away from the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

been nominated by the bar of the Fourteenth judicial circuit for mem bership on the board of commis- sioners of the state bar and his nomi- nation forwarded to the clerk of the supreme court. The election will be held December 1, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
sEEK nIC BOND ISSUE

The question of recommending that the city council call an election for an issue of s2O0,oO of municipal bonds instead of s1oO.oOo as pre- viously proposed is being threshed ou- by the city board of education following the appearances~of a dele gation representing all the clvlc cIuhs of Huntsville, asking for a bend issue in the larger amount. It vas shown that s1O0,o0o would not be sufficient for the reconstruction of some of the city schools and the conception of new high school ouilding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
MANY ATTEND FAIR

Community fairs which were held at Dallas and West Huntsville this season were attended by large crowds and the exhibits consisted of many articles cf domestic art and specimens of local products. The records showed that 2,700 persons at- tended the west Huntsville falr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
VETERAN MEMBERS OF
 CHOIR ARE H0N0RED
Citizens Urge S2O0.O00 Bond Issue At Huntsville For School Needs
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Huntsville, Ala, Oct. 22

Members of the congregation of the Central Presbyterian church have acknowledged their indebted ness to Robert L. O'Neal and Thomas H. Wade for long service in the choir of their church by presenting them with token of appreciation. At church supper attended by many members of the congre gaticn Rev. I w. Caldwell. pastor, acting for the congregation, presented MT. O'neal with a handsome watch chain. and Knights of Pythias fob and MT. Wade with an upholstered chair stating at the time that MT. O'Neal had been a member of the choir more than DO wears and MT. Wade nearly 40 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
TO EMPLOY MARKEr MASTER

J. N. Williams, M. F. Myrick and J. E. Jefferies have been named a committee to employ market master for the curb market for >ountry pro duce which Is to be established in Gadsden during the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
LEAsE THEATRE RUILDING

Hodge Brothers of Laffette, Ala, have leased the Grand Theatre build ing on Broad street and will open woman's read-to-wear house late in February When the Belvedere Thea tre is completed the Grand Theatre will be discontinued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
GOES TO RICHMOND

Fire Chief E. c. Beatty left Sum day for Richmond, Va. to attend the national fire chiefs convention. Chief Beatty Is particularly interest ed in the new fire equipment to be on display as the city is planning os display, as the city is planning ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
DEATH OF CHILD

Douglass Ward Carroll. 3M- month-old son of T. J. Carroll, died early Monday morning at his parents home here. The funeral took place Monday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PLAN HALLOWEEN PARTY

Members Of the Morgan kiWanls club are planning an interesting Halloween party to be given at San Souci Cave on the Danville pike. The affair also will be observed as Ladies Night" Visitors will be ex- pected to be in fancy dress costume.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

Interchangeable rubber heels have been invented that can be snapped in place over large headed nails that have been driven into shoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
EMPLoY. '. M. .C. A. sECRETARY

Thomas c. Lackey of NashVlIIe has returned home after holding a con- ference here with members of the board of management of the Y. M. c. A. relative to a call to the assistant secretaryship of the local institution. The formal call probably will be ex- tended soon.. s@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
TO INSTALL BAKERY

John Ed Ayres. formerly the man ager of a local cafe, has purchased the Duncan grocery store property here and is reworking the interior of the building and Is installing a bakery. Mir. Ayres is also furnishing the building with new supplies for an up-to date cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

The Pickens county teachers insti- ute was held in Carrollton Friday and Saturday of this week. The general meetings were in charge of County Superintendent w. H. Storey. while Mrs. Margaret Broadus, rura! supervisor, was in charge of the de- partmental sessions of elementary teachers and Principal F. S. Ward of the Pickens county high school pre- sided over the department of second ary teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
ORGANIZES SCOUT TROOP

Rev. J. A. Gam, pastor of the local Methodist church. Is organziinga Boy Scout troop at Millport. Already 25 or more boys have attended the initial meeting preparatory for or ganizing and a full troop of 32 is practically sure to be among the charter members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
HEALTH ExPERT VISITS

Miss Frances Montgomery, assist- ant director of the Alabama board of health, nursing service, is visiting in Morgan and Limestone counties. Miss Montgomery spent part of Monday inspecting the local units and later in the day went to Athens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
INsPECTs RURAL ROUTES

Assistant post master. J. J. Moore. began Monday to inspect all rural malls out of Gadsden with the view of starting a campaign for new and uniform mail boxes and posts. He will also ask patrons to paint their posts and boxes white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
VICTIM OF CANCER

Mrs. M. F. McDowell, 67, died at her home on Rainbow Drive at o'clock Monday morning. the victim of can cer. She is survived by three sons and one daughter who are scattered from Florida to the state of Wash ington. The family moved here 13 years ago from Portland, Ore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

Political parties had existed in England for POO years before the ex- tensions of the suffrage, which came in 1867 and in 1884
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
an Buys Hotel Lyons At Decatur For Consideration Of 1OOO 900
TRCEn FOR BOARD

over Walker and Winston counties gathered in Jasper today to hear the trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
TO ERECT HOME

Same R. Rosenbaum has purchased the vacant lot at the corner of Tur- rentine avenue and Walnut street from Mrs. Ida Smith and will shortly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
Paul Griffith was arrested Satur-

Paul Griffith was arrested Satur- day night on the charge of violating the prohibition law. Sheriff Leath and deputies alleged that they caught him carrying jug of whisky in his hand shortly after he had left an automobile near his home. J. c. Carter, merchant of Tuscaloosa ave- nue pleaded kuilty in police court Monday to the charge of having whisky in his store and was fined S100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

begin the erection of Rbeautiful brick residence. one of the. finest in the city. The lot fronts "A feet on Turrentine avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PLANT EXPANDED. BY ICE COMP ANY
Mrs. Oliver D. Street Dies At GunterSviIIe-MrS. M. E.
 Mcdowell SuCCumbS
GADSDEN BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD !

Work was started Monday on an addition to ths plant of the Gadsden Ice and Fuel company which will
 house 40-ton ice making machine that will be installed within the next week or two. The machine is ex- pected to increase the capacity of the plant from 70 to 110 tons per day. It Is said that S60 pans of 300 pound capacity each will also be added. The company's plant at Attalla is to be electrified and otherwise improved.