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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-12

The nearest thing to a criticism
heard by Bozeman people during the
progress, or after the close. of the
tournament last week, was the "hope"
and swish" expressed by a Park
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
NO LAW AGAINST
 COURT HOUSE SALE
Revenue Board Members To
 Continue Plans

Members of the board of revenue Saturday said they did not think any legal obstacles would be ,met in the sale of the old court house property and use of funds from it to pay part of the cost of the new county admin istration building, which it is planned to construct on the site purchased for that purpose.
 current Saturday morning that, by the terms of the bill of sale, dated in 1873, the property could not be disposed of or used for any other purpose
 Doubt as to the legality of the sale was caused by the fact that part of the present property was obtained from the Elyton Land company practically as gift, the cost being given at five dollars and other considerations" The remainder of the property was bought from the Catholic church at price considered sufficient for such property at the time of it's purchase.
 County officials said they knew of no expressed condition in either con tract that would tie the hands of the board of revenue in disposing of the site whenever and under whatever terms its members might see fit.
 There is nothing to prevent us from going ahead with our original plan for selling the old site" w. B. Copeland, a member of the board, said Our title seems perfectly clear, and it was sold to us in fee simple. There is a state law which prevents this, or any other county psoperty, from being leased, but that does not effect our right to sell it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
ERIC SMITH SERVED
 AS WILSON'S GUARD

ly now that the donor is numbered among the nations dead. It was pre- sented just before the historic trip to Europe was begun. the trip that marked the end of the White House guards as such. On it is engraved a picture of the White House, with the inscription, White House guards, war of 1917." It was presented, as President Wilson said at that time, ''as a slight token of my apprecia ation of your loyal and eff cient service during the emergency" Mir. Smith is the only Alabama man tC be included in rthe White House guards. Selection was based on ex- cellence, as soldier, craftsmanship, personal habits and many other quail fications that automatically eliminated any but. the best type of American youth. Assignment to this service was purposely made an honor and designat- ed by a special uniform somewhat sim liar to the marine dress uniform. Mir. Smith was born in Marengo county and his ancestors have taken part in every war in which America has been en- gagged.
 Expert Accountant
 He had lucrative position when the United States entered the war, but S"VO IL up anu was tuC oCTflCC WllH- in two weeks after Congress passed the resolution placing America definitely in the struggle on the side of the All lies. He was assigned to duty at Fort ress Monroe with the coast artillery, where he was selected from among 1,SO0 men as one of the 216 whose duty it would be to guard the President. Af- ter the war ended he returned to Ala bama and took business course at Massey Business college. After gradu- ation he was appointed instructor there, but is now an expert accountant for one of the largest firms in Birming- ham.
 Tt was wonderful experience" he said. Il feel that I was fortunate to have it. After seeing President Wilson during those trying times feel that I knew him. I deem that a rare priv ilege.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
REALTY TRANSFERS

The following realty transfers were recorded in the probate office Saturday
 Ethel c. Joy to Maclin F. Smith, lot 3 in block IT, according to survey of Birmingham Realty company, ,for $15, 900.
 Annie Chuck to J. l.. Carrigan and Mattie A. Carrigan, part of lots 20, 21 23 and 24 in block 241, according to survey of Elyton Land company, for $3.32O. .'t. .
 J. c. Whitfield, George A. Blinn, Jr. and Alfred Eubanks, to Twentieth Street Realty company, part of lots g and 9 in block S5, according to survey of Elyton Land company, for $12O,OOO,
 c. B. Rogers to l., Hay1e Moore, lot 12 and part of lot II in block 1O4, ac- cording to survey of North Birmingham Land company, for $3,500.
 Mattie A. Sherrod to Iva Payne. part of lot 2, according to survey of Belle. vue by W. J. Vann, for $2,65O.
 W. NJ. Powell to F. P. Powell, part of section PC, township 14, range 2, west, for $3,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
CHURCH TO START
 DRIVE FOR FUNDS
Twenty-six Teams Take Field In Interest Of Woodlawn
 Methodist Church

An army of church workers, grouped into 26 teams, will take the field in Woodlawn Sunday afternoon to raise the remaisder of the $100,O00 for the erection of a Sunday school building by the First Methodist church of WoOd- dawn. With the fund having come, close to the $5O,00O mark before the actual drive started, the workers seem confi- dent that the remainder of the sum can be raised in the three days allotted for this work. Dr. Robert Echols, pastor of the church, stated Saturday night that the fund had already topped $45,- 900 and was pressing mighty close to the halfway mark.
 I've have selected for our slogan in this drive, Pay and Pray said Dr. Echols, land if the motto is religiously can count on going over the top. have every confidence that we will soon come through with colors flying by Tuesday night, when the campaign will be wound up."
 Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church of Birmingham, will deliver the sermon at the Wood lawn church this morning opening the drive, though the fact has been stressed that there will be no public collection for the church fund taken at that time. It is expected that a capacity house will hear Dr. Stuart.
 The 26 teams will not start work until the afternoon, and R. B. Broyles, chairman of the building committee and of the campaign fund, stated Saturday that all members of the church were earnestly requested to remain at home Sunday afternoon until the team with which they are listed calls. The teams will report back to the church Sunday night, reporting their progress of the day, and learning from each others re- ports how high the barometer has risen through one days concentrated effort. Dr. w. 4. Price, presiding elder of the Birmingham district, will preach the sermon tonight to the workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

blhIhS MT. and Mrs. Frances J. Brennan. Bir- mingham, February '. girl. MT. and Mrs. Grevill R. V. McCutcheon, POP Avenue B, south Pratt City. boy. MT. and Mrs. Howell Rogan, Bessemer December 26. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Stewart. Bessemer. December 22, girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Martin c. Blake. Besse- mer, November IT, boy. MT. and Mrs Grady Bentley. Bessemer. October 4. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel F. Early. Besse- mer, January 26, girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Floyd E. Parker. Pratt City, February 13, boy. MT. and Mrs. James w. Brock. 54o1 Tenth avenue, north. February 5. girl, MT. and Mrs. Frank Jackson, 1911 Fifth avenue, north February II, girl Mir. and Mrs. F. E. Lollar. 2619 Avenue J, Ensley, February 20, boy. Mir. and Mrs. Edward Lee Kemp. 122 Twenty eighth street, No. Camp, Febru- ary 20, boy.
 DEATHS Peter W. Boyle, 2sO1 Rhodes circle. February 22. aged 76.
 Ethel Helen May, Park View. February q, aged s.
 Mrs. Margaret A. Wallace, 1143 Four teenth street. south. February 21. aged 75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
Underwood Wants Proof Furnishes I!|

Undevoods kept press msed prohibitonists taken Democrats have demanded of the Musgove Committee ton of the allegation made that Cousin Charley Lewis chief lobbyist in the United States for the brewery connected with the Underwood Campaign Committee. 1 breeries financed and managed the whisky for the if ~ Herewith reprinted photogr copy the letter that speaks for itself: a~es@. = :: = .. - = ::: ;:.... "s :::; DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE s@z1
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
HEAD COLDS ENDED
 BY HEALING CREAM
Instantly Opens Every Air Passage-Clears Throat

If your nostrils are clogged and your head is stuffed because of nasty ca tarrh or cold, apply a little pure, antiseptic cream into your nostrils. It penetrates through every air passage, soothing and healing swollen, inflamed membranes and you get instant relief.
 Try this. Get a small bottle of Ely's Clean Balm at any drug store. Your clogged nostrils open right up; your head is clear; no more hawking or sniffling. County fifty. All the stuffi- ness. dryness, struggling for breath is gone. You feel fine.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
HOMECOMING
 WEEK AT LYRIC
Naylor's Seven Aces, Birmingham Nationally Known Orchestra,
 On Bill As Added Attraction

Home coming week opens at the Lyric Monday afternoon, and patrons are promised celebration that is worthy of the title. Because in addi. ton to five special sets of big-time Keith vaudeville there is special at. traction in the appearance of Naylor's Seven Aces. Birmingham's own orches. tra, which is back home after what amounts to triumphal tour.
 Naylor's Seven Aces are now nation ally known through their photograph records made for the Senet company, and now listed as among their best selling orchestral selections. Besides recording these numbers, the orchestra played for big dances at Princeton, Yale, University of Virginia and other places.
 The headliner on the regular bill is offered by Dane Claudius and Lillian Scarlet in Melody as Is and Was" They are well-known stars of vaudeville, offering a group of the old. familiar songs in way that is said to be de- cidedly their own.
 The added attraction is big danc- ing number called "Steppin' Fools" 1" with Helen Morgan, assisted by Mildred Mollenteur, Lew Oberman, Bobby Roberts and Kitty White in a series of twists, taps and twirls.
 The special feature presents fa- nous monologist, Ed D. Ford, from Aus tralia, under the title of ''The Presi- dent of the Face. Trust" He tells stories and exhibits the art of panto- mime, and he is said to do both as they have never been done before.
 Rounding out the bill are Robert Ge- han and Marjorie Garretson in "Classi- cal Syncopation," an original interpre- tation, and Bert Melrose. and Betty Brooks in Scotch With a Kick" a combination of gymnastics and humor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
CRISIS IS APPROACHING

PARIS, Feb. 23.--A crisis in the re- lations between Jugoslavia and Bull garia is likely to be reached at any moment, with a possible outbreak of hostilities in the spring, according to M. Spallkoyitch, Jugoslavian minister here, in an interview with Le Matin to- day. ,lwfsaJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
.L|TTLETON WILL
CASE IS RESUMED.
Superior Court Completes Grim
inal Docket-Judge Greer
Is Presiding

With the hope of settling the Lit
Teton will case before Saturday,
Judge Robert L. Greer, judge Of
the city court of Oglethorpe. pref
siding in place of Judge LittleJohn
who is i'll, got down to work prompt
ly with the converting Of court at
g o'clock this morning.
Already two days, Wednesday ana
and Friday of last week have been
devoted to the trying Of the case.I
was transferred Wednesday so that
Judge Littlejohn could dispose of
The criminal docket on Monday and
Tuesday.
William Littleton, son Of the max
er of the will and who contested the
document is critically i'll and did not
appear in court this morning for the
trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
25 BALES COTTON
:. DAMAGED BY FIRE
Tuesday Blaze In Local Ware
house Controlled by Sphinx
Ter System, Says Macarthur

Efficient work of sprinkler
system in the New Commercial
Warehouse, located on Hampton
street, probably saved some looV
bales Of cotton from going up IN
smoke late Tuesday evening, when
fire of an unknown origin broke out
in the warehouse.
twenty-five bales of cotton was
slightly damaged by the fire and
this was fully covered ~ insurance.
Firemen reached the warehouse
and found the fire vlr5ually under
control. Chief Macarthur stated
that the fire had no doubt been
burning for half an nouT, but that
the automatic sprinkling system had
kept the flames under control SC
that the heat was not intense
enough to sound the alarm that IS
connected with the warehouse and
the department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
PHILLIPS ATTACKED
AND BADLY BEATEN
Inspector For State Highway
Department Waylaid Bv 3
Men Near Browns Mill

Clarence A. Phillips, division
road inspector for the state high
way department, was the victim Of
a holdup by three automobiles fill
ed with men at midnight Tuesday
on the River road near Browns
Mill. The men, about eight in
number, jumped from their auto
mobiles and running to Mr.. Phil
lips car demanded that he hold up
his hands. On his failure to obey
their orders he was hit on the head
with heavy instrument.
Mr.. Phillips was returning from
his home in Camilla, where he had
been spending vacation, and had
with him in his car several suit
cases and shotgun. The holdup
men took the shotgun but made no
effort to modest the luggage. Mr..
Phillips keys were taken from him
and the kit which he carries on his
car was plundered, but nothing was
taken.
The men after hitting Mr.. Phil
lips in the head fired three pistol
shots at him, all of which went
wide. Before permitting him to
continue his way to Americas, the
holdup men shot the rear tires off
of Mr.. Phillips car.
Due to the intense darkness Mr..
Phillips said he was unable to rec
ognize any Of his assailants, but
he stated that he is positive they
were all white men and that when
they talked they used a decided
northern brogue.
Mr.. Phillips received a severe
cash in his head when he was struck
by one of the holdup men, and he
arrived in the city early this morn
ing suffering from loss of blood. A
doctor was summoned and it was
found necessary to take several
stitches in order to close the lac
Grafton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
BOY is JAILED IN
STEWART MURDER.
Hesterly, 10 Years Old, In Full
Ton County Tower Charged
With Murder

ATLANTA, Dec. 3-Stea imam
Hesterly, 16 years of age. of Haral-
son county, was placed in Fulton
county tower this morning. on a war
rant charging murder in connection
with the fatal shooting of MRS.
Robert Stewart. The boy refuses
to make any comment, Nv latevsr.
Mrs. Stewart, wife III Metho-
dist minister, was slain at her home
near Draketown, by mo,nshiners,
or whisky runners, whei the at
tempted to prevent the abduction of
her husband by them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
R. s. PRYOR DIES
SUDDENLY At HOME
Prominent Farmer and Business
Man Had Been iii Only
Fews Days

Robert S. Pryor, 65 years of age,
died this morning, at o:20 o'clock,
at his home near Smithville. after
an illness Of only few days. Mr..
Pryor was taken i'll Saturday mern-
ing, but his condition then was not
thought serious, and his death came
as shock to many friends through
out this section.
All of Mr.. Pryor's lie has been
spent in this community, where his
friends are numbered by the thou
sands. For many years he had
been recognized as a successful
farmer and an able business man.
Since early manhood, he has been
member and an official of the
Mount Zion Methodist church 10
Gated near Smithville, taking an &C
tive part and being a leader in
church work, from which he viii
be greatly missed. He was man
who was greatly esteemed and this
section will feel his loss, as well as
his many relatives.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Lizzie Gatewood Pryor; three sons.
c. s., Francis, and Gatewood; and
eight daughters, Mrs. A. M. Zellner,
of Forsyth; Mrs. Ernest Anderson,
of Summit; Mrs. Henry Cliatt, OF
Lincolnton, Mrs. George Marshall,
of Americas, Miss Julia Pryor, Miss
Elizabeth Pryor, Miss Nell Pryor
and Miss Elinor Pryor. Four sis
tors, and two brothers. also survive,
they are, Mrs. J. F. Usry, of Smith
vile, Mrs. ]. ]. Wilson, and Mrs.
F. H. Wilson, of Leslie, Mrs Ed
Brady, Of Dublin, and S. G. Pryor,
of Fitzgerald, and G. s. Pryor, Of
Deesburg.
Among those related to Mr.. Pryor
in Americas are Mrs. r. L. May
nard, T. NJ. Furlow. A. D. and T. r.
Gatewood, Mrs. M. NJ Eldridge,
Mrs. Ida Sargent, Mrs. 7. H. MECH.
lis, Mrs. L. F. Rodgers, Stewart
Furlow.
No definite announcement of
funeral arrangementsj have been
made, awaiting the arrival of rela-
tives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
MANY NEGROES
RECEIVE SENTENCES.

Monday and Tuesday of this
week was devoted to tie trying Of
criminal cases in the Superior court,
with Judge Littlejohn presiding.
Comparatively few criminal cases
were listed for the November term
of the court and the entire docket
consisted of negro offenders.
John Carr, colored, guilty of in
voluntary manslaughter; given from
10 to Is years in the penitentiary
for stabbing Ed FLOYD, another ne
gro to death with knife.
Charles Harris, colored, guilty of
murder with a Recommendation of
mercy; given life imprisonment.
Harris killed Aaron Anthony, color
ed, with a pistol last June.
John Healy, Jr., colored, indited
on six counts; guilty on four and
dismissed on two. Hiloy got into
all the trouble from carving a con-
cealed weapon and creating d dis
turbance at Shady Grove Bartis5
(colored) church. He received a
total sentence of 20 months.
Cliff Wallis, colored, received a
sentence of II months or a fine oil
1925 for stealing tires and auto
mobile accessories from the garage
in the rear of the home of P. R.
Cannon.
Walter Mack, color4d, received
twelve months or a fine of SIS for
stealing knives from the store of j..
w. Harris. Sr.
John H. Warren, colored, tried
TO ra misdemeanor for stealing a
pair of overalls and shoes was given
fine of $40 or a sentence of $
months at hard labor
w. B. Coney, colored, charged
with burglarizing the residenc5 of
T. F. Jones of groceries and jewel
nv; received IL months On the gang.
Clarence Sheffield, co,ored, plead
guilty to stealing an automobile be-
longing to w. G. Hooks and was
ordered to serve IL months or pay
fine of $3.50.
Butch Rhodes, colored, charged
with carrying a concealed weapon
IL months or paying S75 on one
charge and to serving OF 6 months
or pay $40 on the other.
Freeman Jones and Johnnie vii
CONTINUED on Page TwO.l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
MUSCLE SHOALS
DOMINANT ISSUE
BEFORE CONGRESS
Disposition of Alabama Prop
erty Comes Before Senate
Today
(By The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Secre-
tary of War Weeks today instructed
both the army engineers and ordi-
nance officers to begin study of the
Muscle Shoals bill, a copy of which
was submitted to the War Depart
ment for that purpose.
Senator Underwood's plan for
the operation of Muscle Shoals, was
laid before President Coolidge to-
day by Senator Curtis, Republican
leader, and Senator Mc[ainley, Re-
publican of Illinois.
Senator Underwood SAYS the Pres
ident has agreed to express his
opinion of the Underwood bill after
the War Department experts have
reported on the measure.
The Muscle Shoals problem which
has been the subject of>controversy
for years has became for the time
being the dominant issue befora
congress.
1t comes up by unan NOUS c'.n-
sent in the senate today for action
and it appeared the subject may
be debated for several days. Later
it is probable that an entirely rev
proposal may be submitted with
the backing of the administration.
President Coolidge is known to
favor the appointment of COM
mission to study the whole subject
and submit plan of action. 1t is
regarded as highly probable that
sufficient votes can be mustered to
carry out his idea.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
BIRMINGHAM DOCTOR
UNDER APREST FOR.
MURDER OF Spouse
Physician Has Been Watched
For Some Time--Actions
Said To Be Queer
NV The Associated Press)


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec.
3.-Despite the closes, secrecy
among the authorities concern
ing the evidence which caused
the arrest Of Dr.. George T. Ed
wardo late Tuesday in connec-
ton with the death of his wife.
it was learned today that medi-'
cal associates of DR.. Edwards
had been watching the physic-
ian closely for several weeks.
His actions for some time are
said to have been queer"
DR.. Edwards, prominent Biz.
mingham physician, was arrest
ed last night charged with
chloroforming his wife and beat.
ing her to death with hammer.
Mrs. Edwards was drugged
and slain while asleep in her
home in Fairfield, fashionable
suburb, early Tuesday morning
DR.. Edwards, his left hand
shattered with a revolver
wound, is lying in local hospi-
tai, a police guard standing over
him.
The physician claims he and
his wife were attacked by an un-
known marauder, and his story
was at first given credence by
the authorities.
DR.. George r. Edwards, now
being held on a coron6rs war
rant in connection with the
death of his wife, was today ra-
moved from an Ensley hospital
to the Jefferson county Jail at
Bessemer.
DIR. Edwards is still suffering
from the wound in his left hand
which he claims was inflicted
by his wifes assailant when she
was slain early yesterday.
According to his version OF the
tragedy, Mrs. Edwards as dragged
and beaten to death by an intruder,
who sought to dispose of the phyci-
clan in similar manner. Edwards
awoke as the drug was being ap.
piled to himself and grappled with
the murderer, whose gQr was dis
charged in the struggle, the bullet
hitting the doctor in the left hand.
Authorities discounted the physi-
cans story after a 12.hour investi-
cation and declared that the kill
ing was "an inside job"
Bits Of tell-tale evidence left IN
the wake Of the tragic Staying were
woven together by the officers into
case against the physician, who
is now accused Of numbering his
wife and framing up an elaborate
alibi to cover up the crime.
Two bottles, half empty, Of
sleep-producing drug were found On
the floor Of the slain woman's bed
room.
The authorities. charged also there
was nothing to indicate that any
enc had broken into TIE house, al
claimed by DR.. Edwards
A bullet hole in the back door
! was further evidence uncovered BY
the officers to discredit the phyei-
clans story. This Indicated. they
said, that the door was not ajar
when the intruder fled, the doctor
claiming he fired three shots at the
murderer as he ran through an opeu
doorway in the rear Of The house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-03
DEMOCRATS SPENT
LESS Than MILLION
Campaign ExpenHe 1908, 90S;
Total Contributions $685.
$40; Deficit of 57,388

WASHINGTON, Dec. s. The
democratic national committee has
filed with the clerk Of the house, a
report showing total campaign con-
tributions of $845,520 from July l
to November 20, inclusive
The committee also reported a
lean of $4,000 from the New
York Trust company, which made
available for the campaign a total
of $965,520.
The eport listed total expendi'
lures for this period at $903,9O8,
and showed balance Of SCI. 6l2. 4