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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
B. F. HICKMAN DIES

B. F. Hickman died Saturday morn ing at his home In Brundidse Heights after a three weeks illness. Mir. Hickman would have been S3 years of age on his next birthday and his death closed a long and useful life. Besides a number of grandchildren and other relatives, MT. Hickman is survived by his widow and eight liv- ing children, three sons and five daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
PROMISES TO co STRAIGHT

Jack Cobb, 19-year-old boy, who has given the county authorities much trouble, finished a double term on the chain gang Saturday and se- cured his liberty by furnishing bonds on indictments in two cases of vlo- lating the prohibition law, petty larceny and abusive language. The bonds were fixed at nominal sums on the promise of Cobb to go straight in the fi1fura
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
STRESS DAIRY AND POULTRY

Among other things, Demonstration Agent Wells Is urging the farmers or Lee county to make 1924 the dairy and poultry year. A local market for all cream produced In the county is provided at Opelika, the new cream cry being In operation and ready to buy cream in any quantities. The new hatchery is running and turning out baby chicks every week. A nom- inal charge of A per 100 eggs Is made and when the chicks are Of marketable size a market will be pro- vided for all chickens offered for sals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
: ROTARIANS FROLIC
Annual Iadies' Night" Entertain
 ment Held At Opelika.

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec. 29.-(SpeciaI Leased Wire e.)-The annual Christmas ladies' night entertainment, given by the Rotary club Friday night was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the kind ever held. Differing from the usual program made up of speeches, the big feature of this oc- casion was vaudeville performance lasting an hour and q half put on by a lyceum bureau. At one end of the dining hall complete stage setting was provided and the pro- gram put on by the entertainers con sisted of a series of episodes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
CHRISTMAS ARRESTS MADE

Several after Christmas arrests have been made by Sheriff Moon, among which was Doxier Prince, who was arrested for. distilling, having been indicted by the last grand jury. John w. Macon, who was indicted for embezzlement. was also arrested and will stand trial at the spring term of the circuit court. Grant Bryant, negro, was arrested for alleged receiving stolen property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
CHRISTMAS IS QUIET

Christmas celebrations Tuesday went merrily and cheerfully along throughout the county, with no cas- ualties or arrests. The day was springlike with clear skies and bright sunshine. The town was quiet and solemn In the afternoon as the remains of one of her oldest citi- zens, w. ". Propst, were laid to rest in the city cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
ID, F, BATY BURIED

LINDEN. Ala, Dec. 29.-(Special) D. F. Baty, s3 years old, who died at the home of his son. Charles w. Baty, zen had been confined to his home for . long time. He Is survived by three sons, q daughter and a number of grand children. He was buried at Rembert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

The W. F. Brown & Sons Lumber company will be closed after Decem- Der 29 for 30 days. a semi-annual rule for having the plant overhauled and repaired. B. E. Kenney, general manager, says the rains the past six weeks has caused a falling off in business of 25 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
STILL SMASHED

One still was captured in Josie Beat by Deputies Hood and Furlow of Troy and Connell of Brundidge Saturday. A 60-gallon oil drum was stroyed and 100 gallons of beer in barrels were poued out. The still was found one and one-half miles back of the house of George Harper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION

The condition of Webster Bush, who was seriously injured when the automobile in which he was riding went off the bridge at MsGehee's switch last week, is still in a critical condition. A man by the name of Wehr, companion of Bush, died of his injuries this week. The men were taken to 8 hospital in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
FIRE IN
 TROY IS INVERTED
Toy Balloon With Lighted Candle
 Lights On Top Of Compress

TROY Ala. Dec. 2s.-(Speclal Leased Wire.)-A small fire oc- cured late Friday, started by . toy balloon carrying g lighted candle. The balloon landed on the platform of a cotton compress near small opening in the wall. The cotton caught fire but by good work of volunteers and the firemen the flames were extinguished with slight damage. About 1,500 bales of cot ton are now stored in the big ware house and very dangerous fire was averted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

MISS Maude Belle Worsham of Ni- trate Plant No. and MT. Lewis T. Hardin of Nitrate Plant No. were united in marriage at the Baptist pastorium in Sheffield, Rev. J. Ray mond Stuckey officiating. They will reside in Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
FIGHT IN JAIL

Lon Snider is In jail at Centre and Fred Morgan is in a hospital with wounds all over his body as the re- suit of a fight at Morgan's home near Centre. It is said 125 stitches of a surgeons needle were required to close Morgan's wounds. He will get well, according to physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
FAT AL
 TO YOUNG HUNTER
Cherokee Youth Finally Dies In Hospital At Shef-
 field
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

Vernon. the Is year old son of MT. and Mrs. A. N. Clark, of Chero- kee. who was shot while out hunting with his younger brother and threo other boys last Thursday, died at the Colbert County hospital in Sheffield this morning at 7:30 o'clock. The remains were taken to Cherokee for funeral services and buria..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
OFFTCERS ELECTED

The Business Mems Bible class of the First Baptist church Sunday school has elected the following of- ficers: B. B. Campbell. president; F. l.. Plaxco. first vice president; {; D. l.. Shipman, second vice president; ; ,Dr. c. A. Olivet, third vice president; Guy Drake, secretary-treasurer, and J. NJ Reece reporter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
SLEMP rED

Postmaster Little. who is in Bir- mingham attending a republican meeting, has been requested by local citizens to extend to MT. Slemp, sec- retary to President Coolidge, an in- vitation to visit Muscle Shoals while he Is in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
MISS BLANKENsHIP WEEDS

Miss Edith Blankenship, daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. A. Blankenship, and MT. T. V. Bryson were united
 in marriage at the Sheffield Meth odist parsonage by Rev. l.. G. Sturdi- want They will reside In Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
CONGRESSMAN ARRIVES

Congressman and Mrs. w. B. Bank head arrived in Jasper Friday after noon from Washington to spend few days in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
sTAGu EMPLoYEs FRoLIC

Billie She'll was toastma ster at the banquet of the moving picture opera tors and stage employees Friday night, the principal speakers being Will P. Woods, Lee Castleberry, A. C. Colvin and various leaders of labor unions in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
TIDwELL MAY RUN

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. B. Reports this week are to the effec: that Dr. R. E. Tidwell assistant su- perintendent of education, will be candidate for superintendent of the department, to succeed Dr. John w. Abercrombie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
HELD ON LIQUOR CHARGE

Will Worthington was jailed Fri day night on the charge of being found in possession of 10 gallons Of whisky. He was let out on bond Sat urday. Police of Attalla alleged that they found the whisky in Worth ington's home and barn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
ROTARIANs TO FROLIC

tary club was held Friday night in stead of Tuesday night as is GUS tomary and plans were discussed for the annual ladies' night celebration which will be held on New Years night at the State Normal school dormitory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
NEW STORES puILr

James L. Albert of Summit, who was fin Jasper today, stated that two more new stores have gone up Tn that town. The coal business is also good. The Summit Coal company Is erecting Is new homes to relieve the present shortage of houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
ENTERTAIN CLASS

MT. and Mrs. J. M. hoiley were hosts Friday evening to the Baptist Sunday school Baraca class at very enjoyable dinner. Judge George F. Smoot acted as toastmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
n. V. P, u. ENTERTAIN.

The B. Y. P. U. of the Jasper Bap- tist church entertained Friday eve ming at the church. This affair was held 10 arouse interest and to adeS members to the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
DREAM DF .HL

Prospects for srf;I.ing oil at the well being drilled near Spring Val ley are thought to be good by ex- perienced oil men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

Miss Mary Colagross. daughter of Peter Colagross. and MT. Dominick Troy of Cleveland, O., were married at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Sheffield. Rev. Father Theodosius officiating. They will reside in Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
OAKLEY w. MELTON VISITS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 29.- Oakley w. Melton, secretary to Sena- tor Underwood of Alabama, has been visiting here for the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
NY,KENZIE-YoUNG
WEnnING ANNOINCEI

Miss Mary Mckenzie of Oxford has become the bride of James Dorsey Young of Fayette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
TURNTABLE INSTALLED
Improvement Made By Illinois Gen.
 tral At Haleyville

HALEYVILLE, Ala, Dec. 2s.-A new turntable has been installed in the yards of the Illinois Central rail- road near the shops in South Haley vile. The large locomotives which are to be placed in service in the near future made the new turntable necessary. It is 100 feet long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
CHRISTMAS CANTATA PRESENTED

Christmas cantata. Star of Hope," was presented Sunday eve- ming at tho First Baptist church. The junior and senior Christian En- deavor societies also presented a program at the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

Cards are out to their friends an- nouncing the marriage of Miss Ann Evelyn Hoffman of Leslie, Ga.. and George Gullett of Fayette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
AGED CITIZEN DIES
F. F. Fain Stricken With Paralysis
 While At Dinner

WETUMPKA, Ala, Dec. 29.-(Spe- cial)-F. P. Fain, lifelong resident of Wetumpka, was stricken with
 paralysis when eating dinner this week and died without regaining consciousness. He was Il years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
CoLLEGH kTUpENTS HOMH

Tho following namod college SUI dents returned to Goodwater and are spending their holiday with parents, relatives and friends: Eschol Dar- den. Jewel Darden, Erman Crew. Olin Smith. of Howard; William Rich ardson. Birmingham Southern; AT Ar chic Levie and Thomas Wheeler. Anbrrn: Misses Mamie Carmichael, Catherine McClendon. Montevallo; Jacob Carmichael. Eldridge acad- emy: Mildred Smith. Judson; Grace stewart and Frances Harris, Flor ence Normal college. and Jacob Moon. a senior at United States Military academy, West Point. N r.. About January each of them will return to efficiently discharge tho duties sume their studies.
 Posey Smith, register of the cir cult court of this county. has TO- signed and Judge Lyman has ap- pointed Posey's brother. Felix L. smith, Jr., to tho office. The ap- nointee is one of the younger mem hers of the Coosa bar and Is qualified to ufficiently discharge the duties of tha office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
1o7 GET CERTIFICATES

Through the county superintend- ent's office of Walker county, 107 children have already received their young peoples reading circle certiti- cates from the state department of education Sipsey school sent in the largest number of names in the county, followed by Oakman and Aldrich. The Woody Mccall arith- metic test has been given to 4o schools in Walker county and much interest has been shown in improve ments. Another test will be given in the near future to see how much improvement has been made by the pupils and these tests will be placed In the county superintendent's office to show rating by schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
PARRISH GROWING. AT A RAPID CL|P.
Citizens Declare Walker County Town Is Destined
 To Be A Real City
JASPER BUREAU THE A0E-HERALD Jasper, Ala, Dec, 20

Few towns in the mineral belt are growing as rapidly as Parrish. Par rish has recently been incorporated. and it is claimed by It's citizens that 1t is destined to be a real city. The' Alabama Power company has made contract to furnish power and the town is lighted up. The records of the county superintendent of educa- tion show that 500 students are en- rolled and II teachers employed at that place. Parrish has more busi-- cities. a live bank, hotel, theatre and many other things that indicate growth, development and general in- clination to get ahead. The Bank or Parrish was organized in 1919 with an authorized capital stock of $25,- 900. It is now one of the largest banks in Walker county. J. C. Shep- hero is it's president, A. B. Aldrich and W. M. Douglass, vice presidents, and Asa Cranford, cashier. The Par rish theatre is modern motion pie ture house, of which Joe Johnson is owner and manager. There Is a new hotel that has commercial patronage as well as local business. The best high school in the county. with the exception of the Walker County High school, has recently been com pleted with first-class equipment. Professor Helm Is principal of the school. Probably the largest build- ing boom in the history of the city is predicted during the coming year. Large coal developments are to be carried out in the near future sew erall companies planning to open coal fields in this community. It Is esti- mated that 1.500 men make their living in the mines in the territory of which Parrish is the center. The Railway Fuel company IS the larg- est company operating at Parrish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
GOODWATER PR0SPERS

GoODwATER, Ala. Dec. zs.- Special. )-Tho holidays have been quietly spent in and around Good water and nothing has happened to mar the pleasure of the occasion. All the merchants report good business during the holidays. Goodwater has enjoyed a better trade during 1923 than any other year for several past years. The cotton has placed much money in circulation with the farm- CTS and the sawmills and planning mills have added large payroll each month for tho trade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
ROADS SOUTH OF HERE
IN BAD CONDITION NOW
ThomasviIle Center of Flooded
Area With Roads in All Di-
rections There Torn Up

BROWNSVILLE, August 81
The road from Americas south to
was in very poor con-
dition last night and also roads
leading to North Georgia from 9TH
er cities are reported very much
cut up and badly washed.
The flood which visited the Vi
entity of Camilla was reported at
anywhere from five to twelve
inches Of rain and it has put most
of that section under water.
The Ochlocknee river is on a
rampage and while still very high it
is believed that it viii soon go
down and normal will be restored.
1t is higher than it has been in
some years, according to those who
have visited both the Jones bridge
and the Dixie Highway bridge.
The report that Jones bridge had
gone was untrue as the structure
is said to be still intact and can
be used as soon as the adjacent
water goes down.
The Mitchell county roads are in
an awful shape and the detours
near Albany where the gravel road
is being re-surfaced are not very
comfortable at time like this,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
SUMTER DEPUTYIN
SERIOUS CONDITION
Cy Carey Picked Up Unconscious
on Roadside Near Sale City,
Where He was on Business

Cy Carey, a Sumter county
deputy sheriff, is in a serious condi-
ton at Sale City, where he went
a day or two ago on official busi-
ness, according to information re-
ceived in Americas last night. his
sister, Mrs. Slower, left here this
morning to attend his bedside, and
he will be moved to Americas as
soon as his condition will permit.
Deputy Carey left Americas
Tuesday en- route to Sale City,
where he went on a mission for
VIII Bradley, a farmer living hear
Americas. The same day he was
found beside his car in bog near
Sale City, with evidence Of having
worked to get his car out. That he
became oyerheated, is believed here
to account for his condition.
Parties who carried Carey into
Sale City, ascertaining he was a
Sumter county deputy sheriff,
phoned Sheriff Harvey regarding
his condition, and steps were taken
to care for him during his illness.
Bill Harden, a relative of Carey,
telephoned Sale City Thursday and
was told that his condition was
then considered critical, and that
proper medical attention was be-
ing given the stricken man.
Mr.. Carey, who was reared in
Sumter county, is about forty
years of age and of unimpeachable
habits. He has been connected with
Sumter county courts and Sheriff
Harvey's office during many years
serving at different times in nu-
merous capacities, always with sat-
isfaction to- his superiors,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
STREET FIGHTING At
PERTH ANB0Y.. MANY
ARE SEVERELY BEATEN
More Than One Hundred Per-
sons Reported Injured During
Fighting Last Night
MOB STORMED MEETING
Believed That Further Trouble
VIII Not Result, With Situa-
ton Well in Hand Today

PERTHAMBOY, N. j., August
31-Battling between Klansmen
and mobs was resumed in the
streets this morning as members of
that order tried to escape from the
Odd Fellows hall where they had
sought refuge from an attack on
the Khan meeting last in which
more than 100 persons are report
ed to have been injured.
The mob last night stormed the
meeting place, breaking through
heavy police lines, while firemen
gathered about set upon the Klans-
men, beating them numerically.
One hundred men armed with
clubs and stones attacked thirty
Klansmen who dashed from the hall
this morning. The Klansmen were
severely beaten before they escap-
ed their pursuers, several of whom
wer treated at the hospital for in
juries and later sent to their homes.
The police department. stated that
they believed most of the Klans-
men who assembled for a meeting
wer from New Jersey cities and
towns. One group of 25, which
refused to try to go to their homes
in automobiles returned on trains
after being sheltered by the police
for several hours.
No further trouble is anticipated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
YOUNG STRIBLING To
FIGHT SOON At MIAMI
Pa Stribling Announces Young.
ster viii Go Against Heavy
weight September 10

MACON, Aug. 31-Young Strib-
Hing, middle weight champion Of
the south, will fight either Jack Mid
dleton or Sailor Martin, both heavy
weights, on SeptembeH 10, in Miami,
Florida, according TO an announce
mcnt made Thursday morning by Pa
Stribling, father-manager of the
Macon flash. Another fight has also
been arranged for the local boy with
Jimmy Conway, middle weight, of
Savannah, the bout being set for
September 10, in Rome, Ga.
Several weeks ago Young Strib-
ling received a compound fracture
in his right arm near the elbow, and
since that time he has been out of
the ring, The Macon boy has just
returned from a short vacation at
French Broad, a summer camp in
North Carolina, and he states that
his arm seems to be in the best con
dition since it was broken.
Physicians will examine w. LIS
arm on Labor Day and at that time
will say whether he can take on the
two battles with the men mentioned
above. Pa Stribling stated that he
believed that Young Stribling woula
be ready to go Immediately follow
ing the examination, which means
that he will fight a couple of melecs
before his engagement with Mike
McTigue on October 4 in Columbus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
MINERS ACCEPT BASIS
OF NEGOTIATION LAID
down BY GOV. PINCH0T
F1eady, Say Their Representa-
tives, TO Forego Suspension
of Mining for Present
OPERATORS HOLD ANSWER
Reply of Mine Owners Withheld,
With Settlement of Matter
Looked For Immediately

HARRISBURG, Pa, August 81.
Miners representatives handed
Governor Picnot their answer for
settling the anthracite labor con-
troversy without a suspension of
mining, in which they declared
themselves willing to negotiate on
further basis of his suggestions, al
though expressing dissatisfaction
with the some of the particulars.
At the present time the operators
temporarily are Withholding their
response for publication, although
a settlement Of the matter is look
ed Cor Immediately.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
THREE HUGE STILLS ARE
LOCATED IN HARRIS CO

COLUMBUS, August 81. - On
a liquor raid recently, George R.
Kincaid, local fedral dry agent, ac-
companied by five other officials,
located three stills, two of them
of 400 gallons capacity, and one
of $50 gallon capacity. All were
found in Harris county. They were
destroyed About 1000 gallons Of
beer was poured, also seven or
eight gallons of whisky. A small
motor truck was sliced and three
men were arrested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
TWO DETECTIVES AND
ONE NEGRO ARE KILLED
Riot in Negro Section of Johns
town, Pa, Results in Fifteen
Blacks Being Arrested

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, Aug. 81
Two detectives and one unidentified
negro were shot to death and three
police officers were probably fatal
ly wounded early this morning vhea
three automobile loads of policemen
were answering a riot call to Rose
dale, negro section of this city,
where the coke ovens of the Bethle-
hem Steel Corporation are located.
All available Johnstown police were
rushed to the scene of the ambush
and call for aid was sent to state
police. The rioting which grew out
of a quarrel among the negroes, was
quelled and Is negroes were arrest
ed. The assailants of the officers arc
believed to have escaped to lie near
nv hills.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-31
UNITED STATES AND
MEXICO { D MPL TE
negotiations
Diplomatic Relations, OFF Since
1920, Formally Resumed Be
tween Two Governments
u. S. WINS CONVENTIONS
Provisions in Mexican Constitu-
ton Held Not to Be Retro
active by Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, August 81. -
The United States has resumed
diplomatic relations with Mexico, it
is announced by the state depart
ment today.
Restoration of relations carries a
full recognition Of Mexico by the
United States. The Mexican em-
bassv here and the American en-
bassy in Mexico City are to be re-
stored to official standing immedi-
ately for the first time. since the
collapse of the Carranzas regime in
1920.
On February 5, 1917, Mexico
promulgated new constitution re-
placing the constitution of 1857.
In it was Incorporated article II
affirming that title to mineral and
other subsoil deposits were vested
in Mexican subjects, and that only
Mexicans and Mexican companies
had the right to acquire conces-
sions and develop mineral fuel
within the republic.
A foreigner might acquire the
right only if he renounced the privi-
lege Of recourse for redress to his
government through diplomatic
channels. Whether or not the ar
ticle was retroactive has been the
sticking point for a basis of arbi-
tration upon which recognition
could be based.
President Oregon, however, in
September, 1922, following decis-
ions of the Mexican Supreme court,
held the act to be nonretroactive.
But following capital felt that the
intent of article 27 was confisca-
tory. These fears. however, have
now been dispersed, and final de-
tails for the establishment of
diplomatic relations were settled to-
day by the execution by Mexico
of the "treaty of amity and COM
merce," which matter has been at
tendde to by the American-Mexi4
can Commission composed of Chas.
Beecher Warren and John Barton
Payne, representing the United
States, and Gonzales Roa and RAJ
mon Ross for Mexico.