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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
HEARING IS HELD
 ON UTILITY SALES
Prefererd Shareholders Inter
 vene In Case
(State Capital Burean.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. IT, The Alabama public service commission held further hearing today on the petition of hte Georgia-Alabama Power company and Georgia-Alabama Utilities, Inc, for approval of sale of their utility properties in Alabama to the Gulf Flee tric company. w. l.. Lee of Columbia appeared at the hearing today, repre- senting group of preferred stock hold CTS of the Georgia Alabama Power com pany and the city of Columbia, as inter. venors in opposition to the proposed sale.
 The public service commission in allowing MT. Lee and other stockhold- CTS to intervene in the case, held that they had no right to intervene as pre- ferred stockholders, but only to present such evidence as might have bearing on the question of whether the proposed sale is consistent with the public in tereSt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
LAWRENCE CITIZEN
 DIES AT AGE OF H
ID. M. Sims Leaves Wife And
 Nine Children

MOULTON, Ala, Dec. 17.-(Spe cial.)-D. M. Sims, 71, we'll known citizen of the Caddo district in the north east part of Lawrence county, died yesterday. For several months past MT. Sims had been in feeble health though he continued to look after the affairs on his farm. The greater part of life spent in and around Caddo,
 He leaves wife and nine children among them being Mrs. McCulloch, wife of Dr. McCulloch at Town Creek, Mrs w. o. Norton of Hartselle; Mrs. Bertha Fuller and w. R. Simms, teachers at Caddo school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
Age-Herald Item Leads To Finding
 Of Stolen Goods
Tennessee Valley Bureau. )


 HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 17.-A
 small article published in The
 Age Herald Tuesday morning of goods stolen from E. R. Roberts, general merchant at Hartselle, and the confinement in the Morgan county jail at Decatur of Dave Novel, alias Dave Bell, negro, charged with bur glary and grand larceny. This state ment was made today by J. A. Hackworth, chief of police.
 The news item was published at the request of the chief, and stated that he arrested the negro on Dec. 5 in possession of whole wardrobe of clothing, including shoes, shirts, underwear and suits. Mir. Roberts read the article and he and son inn mediately came to Huntsville. They brought bills of goods, stock num- bers, etc., and definitely identified the stolen goods.
 Chief Hackworth states that the negro was convicted at Huntsville in 1922 of selling stolen property and was later convicted at Decatur and given year and one day at Aldrlch mines for robbing a Hartselle store: He was released on Dec. 2 and robbed the Roberts store. his first night out, evidence shows. He was arrested here the next day. "The item in your paper caused Mir. Roberts to get his goods and a criminal was placed in jail to await trial for his misdeeds," Chief Hack worth says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
CHAMBER SEEKS
 NEW INDUSTRIES
Secretary Meiniger Makes Report At Annual Twin
 City Meeting
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY-DECATUR Ala, Dec. r. The yearly report of the chamber of commerce was read at the annual meet ing Tuesday night. After finishing the report. Secretary W. J. Meininger stated that the textile industry, with SS,OOO, ,OOO capital, was moving south ward and looking for likely sites on which to place factories. He also stated that many of these owners were paying strict attention to the Twin Cities and tie proper inducement would bring them here.
 The ferry question which has been bothering local citizens was brought up at the meeting. It was said 25O cars crossed the ferry every day and the po- sitior of the boat left it so that many of these cars never passed through the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
MAN DROPS DEAD GOING TOFUNERAL OF BROTHER
Prominent Tuscaloosa a Merchant Expires At
 Age Of GA
(Tuscaloosa Bureau.)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 17. - While preparing to attend the funeral of his elder brother, Ruben Fair. who died suddenly in Washington, D. C., and whose body was brought to Tuscaloosa for burial at Romulus Wednesday aft ernoon, G. W. Fair, age GA, dropped dead in his sons garage on Greensboro avenue Wednesday morning about g o'clock, death being caused from heart failure. He is survived by several chil- dren, sisters and brothers.
 The deceased was planter and had resided in this county all of his life and at the time of his death lived at Romulus near here. He was we'll known musician and had taken part in many of the old-time singings over the state. He was d brother of Mrs. Mary Jane Howard of Birmingham. The funeral will be held at Wesley Chapel Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
ACCIDENTALSHOT KILLS BOY SCOUT Gun Discharges While Be- ing Dragged Along
 Ground

- GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. >17.-Sam Brooks, 17 year old boy scout. who was candidate for scout mayor in the recent election is thought to be dying in local hospital as the result of the accidental discharge of shot gun while he was hunting on Shinbone mountain early Wednesday afternoon. He is said to have been resting with two companions and when they started home he picked up the gun and dragged it along the ground causing it to go off. The shot tore a large hole in his left side, penetrating the abdomen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
HIGH COURT HEARS SUIT OYER GAS TAX Woco Pep Contests One Cent
 Levy At Montgomery
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. IT, Arguments in cases involving the valid1- ty of the municipal ordinance of Mont gomery levying a one cent per gallon gasoline tax were begun before the supreme court today, and will be con- cluded Thursday. There are two cases pending, one q criminal case resulting from the arrest of H. H. Gardner, man. ager of the Woco Pep company, on the ground of failure to comply with the gasoline ordinance while the other Is a civil case in which the Woco Pep com pany is seeking to recover sums paid py it to the city under the gasoline ordinance. The Woco Pep company and Mir. Gardner are represented by George w. Yancey, Birmingham attorney, and the city of Montgomery by Henry E. Reese of Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
HEADS MEDICOS
Dr. Neil Sellers Honored By Annistor
 Doctors

Dr. Neil Sellers was elected president of the Calhoun County Medical society last night at the final meeting of this year. Dr. c. G. Arbery was elected vice president and Dr. E. c. Anderson re elected treasurer and member of the board of censors Dr. Gerald Woodruff, secretary of the society, was elected for three-year term last year and this office was not voted upon last night.
 Dr. R. c. Young read paper before the society last night and Dr. Jerre Watson, retiring president, made short talk to the members in which he ex- pressed his whole-hearted appreciation for cooperation given him during his term of office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
Muscle Shoals Bureau)

FLORENCE SHEFFIELD TUS- CUMBIA, Ala, Dec. 17.-Through the combined efforts of Tri-City citizens and the Alabama Power company, Mus cle Shoals may have in the near future a cotton mill costing several million dol lars and rivaling in size the Merrimac mills at Huntsville and the Conner mills at Avondale. This information was given out today by R. A. Mitchell. vice president of the Alabama Power company, who said that the cotton mill in question, the name of which was not divulged, was a large and prosperous industry, located in New England, which is desirous of locating in the south so as to get nearer the source of raw material.
 This mill, which, according to Mir. Mitchell, will cover a space of from some thirty to forty acres and give en- ployment to hundreds of workers. has already investigated proposed sites in Alabama. MT. Mitchell, accompanied by an engineer, visited the plant in the cast recently and an, engineer of the power company at the request of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
EXCHANGE CLUB ELECTS

AnnistOn Exchange club members at their weekly luncheon at noon today elected H. H. Witt to head that organl- zation for the ensuing year. Other off cers elected were as follows: Dr. T. J Brothers, first vice president; P. T. Cooper, second vice president; Rev. C, w. Freeland. third vice president, and Luther V. Lilies, secretary treasurer The three new members of the governing hoard were elected as follows: w. w Robinson, E. l.. Sayre and Mortimer Sterne.
 Leroy "Lasses" White, minstrel star was the guest of honoN at the luncheon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
SCHOOL JOURNAL
 PUBLISHED NV LEE
Being Edited By County Super
 intendent Of Education

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec. 17-(Speclal) Lee County School Journal IS the name of new 16 page monthly magazine making its initial appearance Iuesdav' This peridocial is published by the schools of Lee county, aHd has IS eoilof and business manager, w. '. FIemlnS' county superintendent of education.
 The purpose of the new journal IS to enable the schools of the county to get acquainted with each other, and to CO., operate in all educational programs for the good of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
BROMO-ASPI IRIN Bet
 ter Than Plain Aspirin
The Kind That Does Not De- press the Heart Action But Gives Immediate Relief.

Doctors can prescribe Bromo-Aspirin with absolute assurance that it will have no depressing effect on the heart On the contrary, Bromo-Aspirin is slightly stimulating to the heart. It contains, no quinine and gives imme- diate relief for colds, headache, back ache, fever, grippe or neuralgia.
 There is no aspirin like Taylor's Bromo-Aspirin. It is the kind that does not depress the heart. That is why it is better than plain aspirin.
 Bromo-Aspirin is for sale at all good drug stores in flat boxes containing fifteen tablets for 25c. Keep a pack age on hand.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
To oRDAIN RECTOR

Rev. E. H. Livingston Will be or or dained as rector of the Jacksonville Episcopal church Sunday morning and Grace Episcopal church here by Bishop w. c. Mcdowell of Birmingham, It was announced today. Rev. T. T. Mcdonald of Montgomery and Rev. J. M. stoney, rector of this church, will also partlci- pate in the service. This IS the first ordination service -ever held In Grace church here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
WALKER YOUTH
 KICKED BY MULE
Carried To Jasper To Have His ! Wounds Dressed

JASPER, Ala, Dec. 17.-(Special;) Johny Akins, 13, of Boldo was painfully hurt by the kick of mule recently. A loose mule whirled and kicked at the one Johny was riding, striking Johns leg. He was brought to Jasper today to have the wound dressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
WHOLESALE GROCER
 EXPIRES AT SELMA
w. G. Agee Succumbs At Age
 Of 67

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 17.-W. G. Agee, 67, prominent in business and political circles of the state, died here at Il o'clock Wednesday morning. He was a member of the state harbor commits sion, appointed by Governor kllby, which post he resigned on account ot declining health.
 He was long an ardent advocate of the development of Alabama's water ways and attended many conferences ill Washington in the interests of water way improvement. He was memoer of the firm of the Agee Wholesale Gro cery company of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
REDUCTION ALLUW ED More Favorable Rate Granted On
 ROOfing

A reduction of about IF per cent to apply on asphalt and composition roof ing from the Ohio and Mississippi river crossings to Albany and Decatur has been ordered by the Southern Freght association, to become effective on short notice, according to the statement of J. H. Smith, traffic manager of the De catur Cornice and Roofing company. In addition to the vast savings to the consumers of roofing yearly separations to be made ori past shipments to the Twin Cities will amount to several thousand. dollars and the lower rates will allow dealers to extend their sales over asmuch larger territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
BIDS SUBMITTED
 ON ANEW ROADS
Contracts To Be Let By Highway Board
 Thursday
(State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. IT, Bids on four road projects were opened at the state highway department today, a total of 57 bids being received on the four projects. Tabulation of bids was not completed today. The Nigh way commission is to meet Thursday at which time award of contracts is expected.
 The four projects comprise: Hale county, about 13 miles of road between Greensboro and Wedgeworth Lowndes county. IA miles between Fort De posit and Davenport; Lauderdale coun- ty, seven miles between Florence and Killen Monroe county eight miles be- tween Monroeville and Camden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
RABID DOG BITES
 THREE HUNTERS
All Take Pasteur Treatment As
 Result

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 17.-(Special) Three hunters, J. K. Twilley, R. H. Blanton mad MT. Fletcher of Birming- ham are taking the pasteur treatment as the result of receiving abrasions on their hands while trying to dose a dog which was afterward proved to have had rabies.
 The dog belongs to o. c. Dudley of Selma, and died last Wednesday. This dog bit four others fine dogs which are also being inoculated with the serum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
MISS SAMPLE VISITS

Miss Ola Sample of Washington, D. C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. J. Crossthwaite. She is accompanied by Somerville. Miss Ola Sample is re- membered in Moulton as a former teacher of English in the County High | school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
TO AWARD CUP

Announcement was made today tha' the committee representing the various civic clubs which will make the award of the Exchange club loving cup to the citizen who has given the most unselfish service to the city and has been 1tS greatest benefactor during the past l- months has been completed. 1t IS com posed of the following: w. W. Robif' son, chairman of the Exchange cup Miss Eva Powers, Axis club; " H Weatherly, Rotary club; Percy Qulhn' Kiwanis club Dr. Frank Leyden, ClVl- tan club, The award will be made be- fore the first of the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
HUNTSVILLE VOTES
 DOWN COMMISSION

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, Dec. IT, Especial. "A proposed change in the form of Huntsville's city government form the aldermanic to the commission form was defeated in a special election today by vote of 744 to 142.
 Very little interest in the outcome of the election was shown during the later stages of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
TO PLAY SANTA CLAUS

The Gulf States Steel company will play Santa Claus to the children of all of its losal employees. The white children will be given handkerchiefs at the \. NJ. c. A. Christmas Eve while special officer B. E. Collier will superintend the distribution to the colored children. He has ordered HOO cakes, 15 boxes of oranges, 15 boxes of apples, and a ton of candy for the presents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
NEGRO WORKMAN
 IS ELECTROCUTED
Touches Steel Pole To High Volt
 age Wire

ANNISTON, Ala, Dec. 17.-George Wright, negro workman, employed in the plant of the Southern Manganese corporation here, was electrocuted late this afternoon, when long sttel pole which he was carrying came in con tact with a high voltage wire. Death was instantaneous. Wright had been employed at the plant for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
ANNISTON CLAIMS
 22,16S PERSONS
25 Per Cent Growth In Five Years Shown
 Survey
writhed her slender Admission Bureau.l

ANNISTON, Ala, Dec. 1.-The pop ulation of Anniston at the opening of 1925, five years after the last federal census, is 22,169, an increase of 4,434, or 25 per cent over the 17,73 shown by the United States enumeration of January, 1920, according to a survey just completed for The Anniston Star
 The public school enrolment shows an increase of 1,063 over 1920, when 2,5Sl pupils were enrolled compared to the 3,644 at the close of 1924. The number of dwellings given in the recent survey is 4,229 compared to the 3,3S3 of the 1920 census.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
$4,OOO,OOO ISSUE
 OF BONDS APPROVED
! Columbus Concern Plans Devel.
 Opments In ChattahOOchee
(State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. IT, The Alabama Public Service commits sion in an order today granted the petition of the Columbus Electric and Power company, Georgia corporation serving a number of east Alabama towns, for authority to issue bonds and notes to a total value of $4,000,000.
 The issue authorized comprised $2000000 worth of first and refunding 5 per cent mortgage bonds, to be dated November 1, 1924 and mature Novem- Der l, 1854; and $2000,000 worth of three-year gold notes, to be dated De cember 1, 1924 and mature December 1> 1927, and to bear interest at the rate 3 per cent.
 The Columbus Electric and Power company has undertaken an extensive hydroelectric development at Bartlett's ferry, on the Chattahoochee river.
 La Palma Cigars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
STILLS SEIZED

Capture of four stills of 1 400 gallons capacity each and one of 800 gallons in Lee county was reported to state law enforcement headquarters Wednesday. Nine thousand gallons of beer were seized Report was also re- ceived of capture of a 100 gallon still, 400 gallons of beer and gallons of Mhiskev in Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
HOUSE DESTROYED

On Tuesday morning the house oc- cupied by Henry Martin and family of Dora, was discovered on fire, the family being away from home at the time. While some little of the house. hold goods were saved, the building was a complete loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
nR LANG SPEAKS

Dr. Andy Lang of the University ol Alabama was the principal speaker at the Kiwanis club luncheon meeting Wednesday. The other speaker was Charles Werner, president of the Mer- chants Bank and Trust company. He talked on the Federal Reserve Bank building at New York, which he recently visited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
uEADS SCOIIT COUNCIL

At the annual election Tuesday Torry Jemison was elected president of the Black Warrior district of Boy Scouts, succeeding Fred Nelson. sam Weisel, Fred Nelson and Bruce Shelton were chosen vice presidents. J. A. Duck worth was elected commissioner and Fred Daniel was chosen treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
e1ss CARS LICENSED

According to figures, at the office of the probate judge, there are PISS auto mobiles in Lee county, for which 1925 license tags have been issued. Of this number 1,738 wer of the class A type cars. The total amount received for license tags is $2S,203.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
wORKTNf; ON HIGHWAY

Judge Bob Petessref Fayette spent Wednesday in Jasper and reported that progress was being made in the con, struction of the Fayette- to-Winfield highway. As soon as that road is com, pleted, Judge Peters says, Fayette Will have a splendid highway to Jasper. The Fayette road will connect with the Bankhead highway at Winfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
MAY CHANGE TRAINS
Land N. Officials Consider Gadsden
 Complaints

Superintendent G. E. Evans and di vision passenger agent J. H. Settle o1 the l.. and N. railroad were here Wednesday afternoon to confer with g committee from the chamber of com merce regarding proposed changes ir schedules on the Alabama mineral divi sion. Complaint was recently filed by the chamber that Gadsden had suffered discrimination in some changes made last meath,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
PAROLE GRANTED

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. IT, Especial. )-Governor w. w. Brandon today on recommendation of the pardon board .paroled Frank Johnson, Mobile county, convicted of forgery July 26, 1921 and given sentences of two years in each of four cases. Parole was recom- mended by the trial judge and solicitor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL.
(State Capital Bureau. ]

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 17.-Dr. c. c. Carstens, director of the child welfare league of America, will arrive Tn Montgomery Thursday. A general staff meeting of the state child welfare department including members of the staff of the Birmingham office. will be held on the same day. Dr. Carstens is a widely known authority in child well are work and has been of much as sistance in the work of the Alabama Child Welfare department.
 The state capitol was thronged with opening of bids for several road pro- jects. The attendance was so great that the opening of bids was held in the hall of the house of representa- lives, which was we'll filled with the throng of contractors and other interested parties.
 A growing interest in American Legion work has been noted by Capt. l.. G. Smith, vice commander of the department of Alabama, who has re- turned from trip, on which he visited Mobile, Jackson, Selma Atmore and several other points. Captain Smith re- ported on return that much interest is being shown by the various posts in the contest for the banner offered by Gen. R. F. Stiner, former department commander as a prize, in the member ship campaign of the legion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
FX.ALABAMIAN HONORED

LOTHIAN, Ala, Dec. 17.-(SpecialO l.. c. Edwards, a former resident of Dothan and brother of NJ. H. Ed wards of this city, who left this section about ten years ago to enter the citrus fruit growing business near Tampa, has recently been appointed director in the Federal Reserve bank at Jackson villa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
CAR STOLEN

A sedan, belonging to Mrs. w. C.. Giles, was stolen early Monday night, while the car was parked in front of her studio on North Ninteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
NEW STORES GO UP

Two new tile store houses are being erected in East Parrish to take the place of two of the stores which were destroyed by fire a few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
urDGE FnRNEY RACK

Judge and Mrs. J. c. Forney returned to their Moulton home Friday after a stay of nine weeks in Washington, D. C., and points in Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
LEARN HEADS IODGE

B. F. Hearn was elected chancellor commander of Tuscaloosa lodge No. 3 Knights of Pythias, Tuesday night and succeeds E. l.. Dodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
FRANK ANDERSON DIES
Was Brother Of The Postmaster At
 University

News of the death of Frank E. An derson, head of the firm of Anderson, Clayton and company at Oklahoma City, one of the largest cotton exporting firms in the country, was received here We'd nesday. He was brother of J. A. An derson, postmaster at the University ot Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
MAJOR BOYKIN DIES
 NEAR CARLOWVILLE

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 17-(Special. J. Mai Frank Boykin, S4 prominent planter and Confederate veteran, died at his home near Carlowville Wednes- day. He will be buried from Grace Episcopal church Thursday morning with Rev. Paul Engle officiating.
 He is survived by his son, Burwell Boykin of Mobile and daughters. Miss Elizabeth Boykin, Stanton Va, and Miss Mayme Boykin of North Carolina.
 La Palma Cigars
 w. G. Patterson Cigar Co.,, Dist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
ALLEGED SLAYER
 GIVEN LIFE TERM
Negro Convicted Of Killing His
 MOther-In-Law

TROY. Ala, Dec. 17.-(Special.) J. Robert Thrasher, a negro, received life term sentence in court Tuesday for the alleged murder of his mother in-aw, Sarah Bessent, who was 6S years old.
 The trial excited much interest among the negroes in Troy. Feeling has been much against Thrasher since the night of the killing for the woman stood high in the esteem of her friends and church. She was hacked and beaten to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18

Perhaps one of those bargains in used cars in today's Age-Hsrald Want Ads is just what you have been looking for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
It's not the cost, but the Quality.

of a gift that brings pleasure The Porter Label is an indication of Class and Quality that will cause any man to fairly glow with pride and pleasure. This season, more than ever before we've provided an array of Mems Gifts that will ease many perplexed woman who must buy for man 'who has about everything