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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-12-25
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DR.. Mary Hudson left Friday eve
ming for Seattle from where she will
go to Norfolk, Virginia where she
will spend the holidays on her ranch,
after which she will visit in Florida
and return here in April. Before
her departure deal was consumated
whereby her Yakima ranch property
was sold to parties who are intend
ing to plat the place for city lots.
The business block now occupied by
Price & Lincoln in Kennewick was
exchanged by DR.. Hudson to Robert
Burns of Tacoma for a thirty-three
acre ranch near Selah and adjacent
to the station of Gore on the In
terurban.
John Keene came home Wednesday
evening of last week and Miss Edna
Keene came over from Bellingha-
Saturday and will be home for two
weeks.
Attention is called to the Christ
mas entertainment given by the chill
dren at the club house on Friday eve-
ming Of this week. Santa will be there
and will distribute presents at the
tree. All Highlanders are most cor
daily invited to be present.
On Friday evening, January 2, the
Improvement club will meet for the
first time with the new officers in
charge.
The recent cold snap caught many
unawares and as a result many water
pipes are frozen. Each year at this
time, all having pipes which usually
freeze, promise that they will surely
have extra covering over the pipes
next year" but always are unex-
pectedly caught by quicld change in
the weather.
VIM. Krautwurm came over from
the coast Saturday to spend the hol-
idays with home folks. He will work
at Walla Walla for . few weeks be-
fore returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell Kershaw
motored to Yakima last week but are
expected home for Christmas.
} Miss Myrtle Williams is expected
home from Yakima for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fabrique have recent
~ moved into their home in Olmsted
addition.
Verne Mitchell will be home from
Tacoma Wednesday to spend Christ
mas with home folk.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-12-25
CHANGE PLANS

According to the advertisement of
the Highland Improvement club, in
regard to the New Years dance, the
big feed is to be served at nine
o'clock. After The advertising was
placed they changed their minds and
now want the public to know that
they will feed you at half past five
instead. The plans for the rest of the
evening are not changed.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-12-25

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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-12-25
Observation-Disclosures lllllllllIIIIIIIIIl

The passing of the year brings US
pleasure in the knowledge that we
have been permitted to serve you. We
hope we will have your continued
friendship and good will and that we
may become more worthy Of the trust
you place in US.
May the Christmas be a happy one,
the New Year bring the realization
OF your greatest ambitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
SMASHING PLAY
 OF SEASON NEXT

Those who have not yet made ar engagements to see one of the most ap- pealing plays of a decade are advised to do so immediately. The play is Daddy Dumplins," the place is the Jefferson. and the production is by Birmingham's own All-Star Players featuring Selmar Jackson and Arthur Byron, with the cast augmented by a group of clever kiddies headed by Gloria Levings.
 This lovable comedy drama closes Saturday night to make way for the treat of the season at the Jefferson next week. This will be the All-Star Players production of the famous George NJ. Cohen Broadway triumph of last winter, ''So This Is London
 Birmingham almost missed seeing this most delicious comedy of the de- cade. Before the actors strike it was booked as road show for this winter. The strike caused 'its cancellation. The management of the All-Star Players lost not second in getting in touch with MT. Conan and arranging for it's production by the local company.
 So Birmingham is going to be able to enjoy ''So This Is London" all next week. Selmer Jackson and Arthur Byron again have two great roles, while Frank McHugh, the new juvenile, has first big part here and the other mem- bers of the company are finely cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
ACTRESS PLAYS
 DIFFICULT ROLE

Irene Dich. who portrays the lead ing feminine role in Behold This Wo- man." which will be shown at the Tenn pie theater all next week declares this to be one of the most difficult roles she has ever had. It is that of a famous motion picture star, and during the ac- tion Miss Rich is called upon to play several scenes in motion picture studio. She impersonates siren C the most vampish caliber and acts comedy with delicious abandon. With wigs and numerous bizarre gowns she becomes dozen different women, yet with all there is the role of Louise Maurel. with whose life the photoplay deals.
 So completely does Miss Rich change her personality in the studio scenes that one would scarcely believe that she is the same woman who, portrays the Louise Maurel of private life.
 For the studio sequences the exterior and interior of Vitagraph's picturesque Hollywood studio has been used. The spectator is taken through the plant and shown the actual process of filming the directing a picture.
 The Temple concert orchestra under the direction of Fred Stark will offer a special musical program for Behold This Woman" with m added attrac- Gion of a stage prologue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
DIAMOND LURE
 IS OFTEN FATAL
By RAYMOND CHAPTER Leased Wire to The Axo-Herald.

If you believe that diamonds known as''pink gods" have no power over weak women, you are in error.
 In Pink Gods" new Paramount picture featuring Bebe Daniels, James Kirkwood, Anna Q. Nilsson and Ray mond Hatton, which will be seen at the Capitol theater today and Saturday, the baleful influence of these beautiful gems, is admirably depicted. It is picturization of Cynthia Stockley's South African romance, Pink Gods and Blue Demons" and every scene of the picture is vibrant with emotion and thrill. The story deals with two young women who fall under the sway of the little pink gods and one of whom, the character portrayed by Bebe Daniels, falls into serious difficulty when she resorts to theft to indulge her crav- ings fO rthe gems. How the other wom- an is misled by circumstances and ulti- mately finds happiness, is excellently shown,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
ENVOY OF KING
 JAILED AS THIEF
French Sentence Belgian Who
 Decorated American

PARIS, Sept. 11-Stephane Otto, the Belgian Koexpenick, who, while representing himself as special en- voy of the king of the Belgians, deco rated an American general in the pres- ence of his troops at Coblenz sometime ago, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Paris Correctional court on charges of swindling, theft, riding on railroad without a ticket and other minor offenses.
 The evidence showed that Otto, pass ing himself off variously as a son of DMaeterlinck. newphew of cardinal, a lieutenant aviator. Russian student, and so on, as circumstances dictated, operated all over France.
 The prisoner has had picturesque career. When only 15 years old he was made captive by the Germans during their invasion of Belgium and con demned to death. Escaping, he joined the Belgian army and fought in Flan- ders, where he was thrice wounded. It was partly in consideration of bis fine war record that the court let him off with q light sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
WOMAN'S LEAGUE
 PROBING AFFAIRS OF AUDITORIUM
Report Of Committee To Be Ready Next
 Week

An inGuiry into the manner in which the affairs of the new city auditorium are being administered has been put underway by a special committee of the League of Women Voters, it be- came known Thursday. Miss Mollie Dowd is chairman, and the other mem bers are Mrs., Neal Wallace, Mrs. Dora c. Fell, Mrs. Brenton K. Fisk and Miss Emma Conoly. e..
 Miss Dowd. said the inquiry was authorized after o. Gordon Erickson, acting auditorium manager, failed to reported. T. cant say that the find fore the league and answer questions about administration methods.
 Our report will be ready next week." Miss Dowd told an Age-Herald reporter. Il cant sa ywhat the find ings will be, but I assume the com mittee will submit them to the city commission. Personally, don't mind saying do not like the way the audi torium affairs are being conducted.
 Il am opposed to any move on the part of the city to go into the amuse- ment business. It, strikes me that the folks at city hall have their hands full already, with some unfinished business needing attention"
 Miss Dowd said her committee was probing the alleged action of Mir. Brick son in asking exorbitant rentals for the auditorium, the alleged failure to announce definite price basis, and the allega ton that the commission in- tends to place one man in complete charge of the building.
 According to Miss Dowd, her con- mittee has been busy on the auditorium question for several months.
 Miss Dowd continued ''The city has no more right to try to make money out of the auditorium than it has to go into the shoe business. It has no right to do more than simply seek to pay overhead expenses. ..5
 ''The plans for the opening of the auditorium were made in an unfair manner, as l see it. No citizens were consulted. Citizens who for years have contributed to the muscial and cultural welfare of Birmingham, were not even invited to appear. To open the build- ing with commercial entertainment is not only unwise, but undemocratic and unjust The opening event should take the form of a great public cere mony. I hope we can get away from these plans and methods"
 The special committees report will be acted on by the voters league at its next meeting, and then will go to the commission.
 City hall officials were silent Thurs day concerning their plans Erickson previously had denied he was in entire charge. and Commissioner W. L. Har- rison had asserted the entire commis- sion would review all of his acts. A price scale for the building, prepared by Erickson, is now awaiting consider ation of the commission. After the commission acts, Mir. Erickson has in dicated he my issue a statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
GREAT CAST IN
 MACLAN FILM
Supporting People Elm brace Some Most Noted
 In FilndOm

Lillian Rich and Helen Ferguson. two of the most noted actresses in filmdon. head the supporting cast of Never Say Die" the new comedy suc- cess starring Douglas MacLean. which shows at the Temple only two more days, Friday and Saturday. Others in the cast include some of the best known players in Hollywood and were chosen for their respective roles after an ex- haustive search.
 Miss Rich, it will be remembered, was the girl who scored such a triumph in The Love Master" picture of the far Canadian north. Helen Ferguson played the leading role in Hungry Hearts," and many other big .produc- tions. The cast also includes such well known players as Hallam Cooley, Lu- cien Littlefield, Eric Mayne, Wade Boteler, William Conklin, George Cooper, Andre Lanoy and Tom O'Brien.
 "Never Say Die' is Douglas Mac Lean'R third independent production and has been hailed by critics as being the best picture he has ever produced.
 Fred Stark and his Temple concert orchestra feature "A Day With a Cir cus," with Pathe News, Aesops Fables and Our Gang comedy, Derby Day. as added features. as well as an illu- strated song novelty, "Whatll I De-" and a Bruce Scenic, ''The Little Put Put
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
SCHOOL SUPPORT
 ASKED BY SPEAKER
Dr. McLure Declares Nation
 Should Back Education

An outline of national support to public school education was given to the general assembly of the teachers institute at the Phillips High School, by Dr. John R. McLane of the Uni versity of Alabama, where more than 500 of this years teachers of Birming- ham are gathered.
 The many phases of national support were reviewed by Dr. Mcclure. E. E. Smith, principal of Ensley High school, presided.
 At election by the Birmingham Teachers association Thursday morn- ing, John Bryan, principal of the Gun ningham school, was elected president {; Annie Palmer, vice-president and J. c. Powell, instructor at Ensley High school, secretary. An executive com mittee of R. V. AlgOOd, E. E. Smith and Bessie Merrill was chosen. The new officers of the association will serve for one year.
 Dr. R. E. Tidwell, assistant superin- tendent of education for the state made a short talk to the high school group, on the subject of fine art.
 At noon Friday the institute will ad- journ. The morning session will be taken up with the closing remarks of the principals and supervisors.
 According to Dr. c. B. Glenn un- usual interest has been shown by the teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
REALTY TRANSFERS.

Kathleen N. Johnson and husband, s. Lewis Johnson to Abe Roobin, Lot 12, Block l, according to Birmingham Realty company's third addition to For est Park, for $6,000.
 k. C. Tillman and Julia E. Tillman to Artelia A. Kimbrough, Lot 15, Block 13. for $3,5OO.
 Vollie A. Clapp and husband, A. J. CIapp and J. T. Shew and wife, Kate G. Shew, to w. E. Shine, Lots 24 and %, according to George A. Gibson's survey of Birmingham, for $10,635.
 J. c. Kinds and wife, Eula O. Hinds to R. A. Root, Lot 5, Block 104, ac- cording to the plan and survey of the East Lake Land company, for $4,O00. Josh Merritt and wife, Amy Merritt to Mae w. Chilson, Lot 5, Block 11-D, according to map of East Lake, for &2,3O0.
 A. Kaufman and James Choromokos to Rose K. Loeb, Lot 1, Block 443, ac- eording to Elyton Land company's sur Vey of Birmingham, for $4,50O.
 Estes Home company to Florence A. Gheperd, Lot 20, Block 68, accroding to West End Land and Improvement company, for $5,GOO
 Mary Lois Wright and husband, H. q. Wright to Paul J. and William E. Hendrix, Lot 2, according to the sur Vey of Lomida Park, for $7,5OO.
 May Fox Harris and husband. ROs- zoe E. Harris to Lenora H. Mohns, Lots 12 and IA, Block S93, according to map recorded in the office of the judge of probate of Jefferson county, for $7,500.
 J. M. Otis and wife, to Irene D. Adams, lot IA, block 719, according to Elyton Land company's map of Bir- mingham, for $3,4OO.
 Bessie E. Melee to F. G. McCon- nell, lot 13, block 4, according to map of Princeton by Bolser and Betts, for $2,75O.
 c. E. Townson to Coke s. Wright. block 769, according to plans of Bir- mingham by Elyton Land company, for $4,5O0.
 Nesbitt Hamough to Fannie Brinks- kelle, lot 3, block 5, according to the Suryee yof Avondale Land company, for $2,5OO.
 Charles R. Byrd and H. I. Parish to F. w. Tente, lot 19, block IS, ac- cording to Birmingham Realty com pany's fourth addition, for $S000.
 T. c. Windham and wife, Edmonia Windham. to NJ. Slaughter, lots 1, 2, and 4, block 33, according to Dr Joseph R. Smiths addition to Birming. ham, for $4,750.
 Ludd NJ. Spivey to Albert S. Ben. ham. lot II, block l, according to R w. Owens addition, for $7,000.
 William Laycock and wife, Mehit abel Laycock, to G. H. Aneritt, lots 13 and IA, block 14-C, according to a map of Ensley recorded in the office of judge of probate, for $3,000.
 James D. Banks and wife, Sallie B. Banks, to Louise w. Furgerson lots l, ?, 3. 4, 5, 6, z, 8, 8, 10, block AIS, according to present plan Bir mingham by Elyton Land company, for $3.200.
 Percy H. Woodall and wife, Willie NJ. Woodall, to Dora and H. c. Al len, lots l, ?, 3, block fl, according to the survey of West End Land com pany, for $4,S50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
HENDRICKS AID
 FOR CROSSINGS
 OFFERED TOCITY
Former Engineer Will
 Consult With Hawkins On Problem

Julian Kendrick. for many years city engineer, will assist the city authori- ties in their effort to solve the down. town railroad grade crossing problem.
 The Birmingham real estate board, at its weekly luncheon at the municipal market Thursday afternoon, designated Mir. Kendrick as it's special representa- tive and asked him to offer his serv- ices immediately. He will enter actively on his duties Friday and will work in cooperation with City Engineer A. J. Hawkins and the city commission.
 The city authorities made it known that they welcomed the assistance of Mir. Kendrick Other engineering ex- perts probably will be called into serv- ice before the muddle is untangled.
 Veteran Engineer.
 Mir. Kendrick is veteran engineer and has studied the crossing situation here for great many years. He is the author of q set of plans which re- ceived approval several years ago, but were never carried into execution. Like Mir. Hawkins, the present engineer, he recommends underpasses as against via ducts and has given his reasons recent ly in several published statements.
 City officials believe the advice and assistance of Mir. Kendrick will be of considerable aid when the railroad exec utives return to the city next week for a final conference on the situation.
 As an added feature of the realty luncheon, Howard Parrish reported for the committee on Defense Day, that the board was expected to march in the 504th Ordinance corps, in the Defense Day parade Friday afternoon. The real e,tate men will march with ban ner designating them as the real estate board, according to the conclusion reached at the meeting.
 All the real estate men are to meet at Nelson's corner at Third avenue and Twenty-first street at :15 o'clock Fri day afternoon and go in body to West Park, where they will take up their place in the line of the parade Miss Anne Mackin, accompanied the board on the piano while they prac- tised songs to sing during the parade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
AT WEST LAKE.

West Lake was ready Thursday night to join with the Birmingham district in celebrating National De fense Day Friday with Defense Night dance, for which Jack Linx and his Society Serenaders will play. The first 25 members of the American Legion will be admitted free, the man. agement announced.
 Having played to large crowds Thursday and Wednesday nights, the largest dance attendance of the season is expected next Monday night when Watson's Bell Hops say farewell for the Summer Greeted by an overflow Thursday night, the orchestra cancelled an engagement in Atlanta especially to play the West Lake date, swimming, boating. bathing, fishing, lowing and picnicking remain d part of the daily program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
MEN ARE JAILED ON ROBBERY CHARGE Alleged To Have Beaten Victim
 And Looted Pockets

Jim Swan, and o. NJ. Mint" Furgerson, 924 Twenty-fourth street. north, were arrested Thursday night by Marshalls Williams and Walker and Warden Underwood on a charge of robbery, allaged to have been com mitted on T. E. Mizell, 2717 Thitry second street, north, Wednesday night.
 The men are alleged to have beaten their victim unconscious and secured money and jewlery valued at approxi- mately $90. Following the attack, which occurred during "joy ride" taken by the three men, .Mizell was brought to the Hillman hospital by his assailants.
 Swan and Furgerson told attendants at the hospital that they had found the man lying on the road and had brought him in. His nose was broken and his head bore signs of severe beating.
 The robbers took SIS in money, $60 watch and chain, 25c knife and collar and tie worth $2.75, Mizell told the officers. Both of the men ar rested have long polio records, officers stated. Both had been out of jail less htan twelve hours when the warrant was sworn out for their arrest. They are being held without bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
FAILS TO APPEAR
Warrant Issued For Former Head or
 Rice Concern

LONOKE. Ark, Sept. 11.-Failure of Oak P. Rhodes, former executive ol the Stuttgart Rice Mills at Stuttgart, Ark. to appear in court today whe. his trial on charge of grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft Ot rice valued at $10000O from the Arkansas Rice Growers association ai Dewitt two years ago, was called, re suited in the issuance of an order f. the forfeiture of his bond of $12,O00 A warrant for his arrest also was is- sued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

vile. August 22, boy,
 MT. and Mrs. Jim Cox, Trussville, July 5. girl
 First avenue. September 8. girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Bestie Lee short, Route B., Bessemer, septmber 5, girl. B. T Besse%er sna MTs August ns0's as E girl "' N0O'' MT. and Mrs. John George Guthrie. 45ls Fifth avenue. Wylam. September 2, wylam September .. girl.
 MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Cooke. SS21 Ave- MT and Mrs Homer P. wooten. sr.. S2O Forty-fifth street, north September MT. and Mrs. J. R. stubbs. Birmingham. Mir and Mrs. Oscar G. Holmes. Route 1, Pinson. January 26, boy. Mir and Mrs. Russell G. Everett, Route 2. Birmingham. February {, girl; nj. [ MT and Mrs. Thomas l.. Buzbee, Fin son. December 19, girl ,..o
 MT. and Mrs. Jack Laytleld' Route S' springville, August 24 boy. Mr' and Mrs. Sam M. Clayton. Route B. spTingv!ls septe%MSsr Msry,I H. Mcclellan SGy Pin son., Route 1. August 2s, girl. u..,,.A MT. and Mrs. Nat Jackson, l41S Twelfth avenue, north, April 10, D1y' Au1ust 1s.
 Jas. F. WoOten, Waddell' August A'' Shirley C. Mortcn. 2416 Twenty second avenue. north, March l4. ooE' .i~,t Chas. F. Boutwell,, 25O6 ThirtY-Si~'h avenue, north, August SO girl, ..
 Richard M. Giilis. S6SO Willis street Brighton. July Il, bcy. .,,.. 9,
 Barney o. Russell. Brighton August |'
 Carl F. Gahee. Bsssemer. August D. girl. - ... |.
 Lawrence Thomas, 14S1 Fairfsx avenue. Bessemer. August s. boy, ,,,.,,, ..o, Walter $ Brewer, 3624 Williams street Brighton, August 1, girl.
 Charles E. Walters. Rirmingt am' Au- gust 31. boy.
 Robert Hall 1411 Cullom street, August 25. girl.
 William NJ Given. Birmingham August 26, boy
 Benjamin F. Heinberg. 1924 Maplewood avenue. August 25. boy. Robert Edward Chambllss, Route 6, Bir- mingbam. June IS, boy. Luther d. Moore, Tarrant. July 24. girl. Oakley Vincent, Tarrant. July 21, boy. Robert E.. Reid. Tarrant, July 16. girl. Arthur Self. Tarrart. August 19. boy.
 D. B. Wood Route 6, Birmingham July :2, girl
 Charles W. Cole, Tarrant. June 25, boy Joseph Alexander Brown. Boyles. .Au-
 Walter R. Reed. Tarrant, August g. girl.
 girl.
 Marvin L, East. Tarrant. August 2. boy
 Sam E. Peppers. 637 Third avenue. lnglenook.9 August 4 girl.
 c. w. Startlty. Tarrant. August 23. boy.
 DEATHS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
ATTEMPT SUICIDE.
Miss Etta Walker In Serious COndi.
 tiOn At HOSnitaI

ton At Hospital.
 Miss Etta Walker is in serious condition at the Hillman hospital from the effects of poison she is alleged to have taken at o'clock Thursday after noon at 2301 Seventh avenue north.
 The woman, who says her home is in Chattanooga, Inn. would give no reason for the suicide attempt. She was removed to the hospital by Johns ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
BUSINESS BLOCK BURNS

SHIDLER, Okla, Sept. 11.,-An en- tire business block here was wiped out by fire last night, entailing a loss of $150.000 Eight brick buildings were destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
DEATHS

Mrs. Mamie H. Brtton. sixteenth ave nue and Sixteentn sareet, September $, age 6t.
 Claude McFesrin. Sayre, August z. age 32.
 George W. Roper. Trussvine August 22. age "A.
 J, Nj. Dobbina lO4h Nineteenth street. north. September 10, age 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST AND FOUND

FORD COUPE-stolen or Sd Ave. near Lyric, 1924, engine No. 96968S7, license No. A-106-56S equipped with Hassler shock absorbers, double bumper and Firestone cord tires; also red tire cover. Has dent on left side of back near top. Reward. Notify police headquarters or phone J. O. White, Main 9176.
 FRATERNITY PIN-Lost, Phi Sigma Kappa, jeweled pin, Wednesday with name engraved on back. Ensley 213-J. COLLIE-Lost, Valuable male collie. Return to Jack Bodine, S509 Walker Ave. Woodlawn 542-J.