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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
WOMAN IS NAMED
 COUNTY JAILER
Wife Of Chief Deputy Gets
 Unusual Distinction

! JASPER, Ala, .'.ugust 24- < atspeeial. ---Mrs. Marguriete Hollings- worth, wife of Chief Deputy J. R. HoI- lingswofth, has been appointed county ,jailer anJd office deputy for Colbert county. This is the first time that these offices have been filled by a woman in this conty.
 To Hold ReViVal-Rev. A. H. Ma. bors, pastor of the First N ,thodist church of Cullman arrived in Tuscum- bia this afternoon accompanied by his singer and will begin series of revival services at the First Methodist church tonight.
 Arrested On IsIand-Chief Deputy Sheriff Hollingsworth and two other deputies made several arrests on Hog island Sunday. Rosie Jones, Sam Foster and Henry Walls, negroes, were arrested charged with violating the pro- hibition law and Foster was also charged with drunkness. They were placed in the Colbert county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
COURT CHANGES
 ARE ANNOUNCED
Call Of Divisions Will Begin Two Weeks
 Earlier
(state Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. B. A new list showing changes in calls of divisions before the supreme court and Court of Appeals of Alabama is being prepared at the office of Gen. R. F. Ligon, clerk of the supreme court. The 1923 code makes certain changes in the calls of divisions.
 Under the new code, the date of be- ginning of the term of court Is the same, the first Monday in October, but the call of divisions win begin two weeks earlier than heretofore on the last Monday in October.
 The second division, which hitherto has been called on the second Monday after the fourth Monday in January and on the seventh Monday after the fourth Monday in April, will under the new law be called the last Monday in October and the third Monday in March. The fourth division, for which the call in the past began on the third Monday l in Jannuary and the sixth Monday aft CT the fourth Monday in April, will be called the first Monday in November and the fourth Monday in March.
 Randolph county, formerly in the seventh division, is placed in the fifth Uy LhC ACW NOdCy eAO ASNSSSAs countyfi formerly in the fifth division is placed in the fourth.
 Bids Rejected-Bids for establishing heating system for the new training school building at Troy Normal school were rejected at a meeting of the build ing committee in the office of tn egover- nor Monday, at which bids were opened. The committee authorized readvertise- ment for bids.
 Coroner Named-Wade M. Moore, recently appointed by Governor Bran don as coroner of Etowah county, was notified of the issuance of his commit sion by wire Monday by Secretary of State s. H. Blan, upon receipt of news that there was need of the new coroner beginning his duties at once. The pro- bate judge of Etowah county nSdfied MT. Blan that negro woman had been reported killed, and the commission of the new coroner had not reached him. A telegram was sent in reply announc- ing the issuance of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
 REALTY IS ACTIVE AT FORT DEPOSIT
Property Changes Hands And
 New Homes Go Up

FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, Aug. 25.- Especial. )-Judging from the many im- provements made and being made at this place within the past 60 days, Fort Deposit is enjoying a wave of pros perity. Capt. c. Nj. Davis, president of the Fort Deposit bank, has purchased the Dan Little lot on Rogers and Mil dred streets, and has near completion one of the prettiest residences in the town, in which he and his family will make their future home. J. 0. Coch- ran, an enterprising citizen, who is identified with the lumber, business here, has purchased the Bailey property on Jones street, and after considerable i'm. proyement will be occupied by him. self and family.
 Frank Crenshaw, a prominent mer- chant and planter of this place, has re- gently purchased the, Griel property on Church street. snEa l. ". L. Gibson and family have moved into the pretty home on Jones street known as the Knight place. Mir. Col son purchased this handsome piece of property recently and has made im- provements on it.
 Fl. L. Golson, one of . the leading planters of Lowndes county, has pur- chased and remodeled the spacious resi- dence on Rogers street, known as the Coker home, which will be occupied in the future by Rev. D. B. Mason and family. T. G. Hartley, who has farm Lowndes counties, has purchased and to W. E. Cheatham, who, with his family, will occupy it as their future residence. E. J. Martin recently pur- chased the Hodnette residence on Pol lard street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
GUARDSMEN BACK IN TUSCALOOSA
Men Back Home In Good Spirits, With Officers
 Pleased
lTnscalonsa Rnrcau.l

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. August 2h.- Headquarters company, Tuscaloosa unit of the Alabama National Guard returned Monday on a special train from Camp Mcclellan, where it has been in camp. The men were all in good spirits and the officers were much pleased with the showing and training received in the camp. The outfit was in command of Capt. R, l., Lollar.
 Paving Under Way--Work was started Monday putting down sidewalks and curbing on the entire length of Eleventh street in East. End, also on Seventh avenue from Tenth street to Eleventh street. The improvements will cost about 5000.
 Court In Session-The Tuscaloosa circuit court opened Monday morning with Judge S. F. F. Hobbs presiding for Judge Fleetwood Rice. Non jury appeal cases were herd Monday. The grand jury also met Monday morning
 Off Fellows Meet--The Sixteenth district convention of l. O. O. F. will open here Thursday. Members from all over the state will assemble.
 Miss Evie Searcy-The funeral of Miss Evie Searcy took place Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the First Presbyterian church, Dr. Charles M Boyd, the pastor, officiating. Miss Searcy was 3S years of age and was Q member of one of the most prominent families of this section. She passed away at the home of Miss Stella liar ris on Greensboro avenue, in the house where she was born and occupied dur ing her life. Miss Searcy is survived by several nieces and nephews.
 To End Pastorate-Dr: l.. o. Daw son announced Sunday that he vii preach his last sermon next Sunday at the First Baptist church before ht leaves for Birmingham, where he vii teach at Howard college. He stated he will deliver the same9 sermon thai he preached here when he,.took charge of the pastorate. The committee com posed of Fleetwood Rice, J. Steve Yer by and D. l.. Dodson, have returned from Shreveport, La, where they haG a conference with Dr. M. B. Cobb rela tive to him accepting a call to succeed Dr. Dawson, but nothing definite wal done at the meeting.
 Forester To Speak-State Forester Page F.. Bunker will speak at tht luncheon meeting of the Rotary clui Tuesday. 'R
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
DEPUTIES SEARCH
 FOR ASSAILANT OF CALHOUN MAN
Charlie Williams Shot In The Leg Following
 Argument
lfAnnlston Bureaul

ANNISTON, Ala. Aug. 25. Charlie Williams, age 28. of Reeds Mill was seriously injured Sunday night when he was shot in the leg by Fred Griffin, also of Reeds Mill, following an al- legged dispute engaged in by both of the young men. Williams was later brought to local hospital where it was found necessary to amputate his right leg below the knee.
 A warrant for the arrest of Griffin has been issued and deputies are search ing over the county for him today. He is said to have disappeared immediately after the shooting.
 According to the relatives of the in- jured man, Griffin and Williams engaged III n heated diappte that ended with a short fist figls h which Williams was victorious. sl0rt while later Griffin is said to have rethrned and without q word shot Williams.
 Mrs. Mratha u sMcKIeroy--Funeral services for Mrs. Martha I. McKleroy, age 76, one of the pioneer women of Anniston and widely known throughout this section. who died at her home on Quintard avenue Sunday morning at o'clock, was held from the Parker Mem orial Baptist church at 5 o'clock Mon day afternoon. Key. J. T. McGlothlin, pastor of the church. officiated. Inter- ment took place in Hillside cemetery.
 City Police Praised--A high compli- ment was paid to the Anniston police force today in letter from D. B., Whis- ner, provost marshal of Camp McClel- Ian during the sumther season, in which he thanked the local officers for their cooperation and characterized Annis- ton as one of the best policed towns of its size to be found in the United States. The letter was Addressed to Chief George Y. Rutledges and contained con siderable comment on the excellent po- lice protection in this city.
 Free Water Offered-An offer has been made by a locsi ice and coal com pany to furnish free water from its artesian well to the amount of 300 gal Ions per minute if the city of Anniston will build a swimming pool for the chil- dren of the city. Mayor J. l.. Wikle has issued a. statement stating that be- cause of the fact that the present ad- ministration will leave office on 0c- tober 1 the proposition should be re- ferred to the incoming mayor, Sidney Reeves, and council.
 Anniston CoOI--Al Although Birming. ham, and other cities were reported sweltering under temperature of 103 de. grees Sunday and : Monday, Anniston was fortunate with only 86 degrees , Monday and 90 desrees Sunday. The highest temperature recorded in the city since 1921 was 100 and this was last Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
Manl,nttan Days And Nights
By Herbert Corey

NTEW YORK; August 25.They had chicken dinner of the Vanderb country homes the other day. Real
 stuff know fried chicken layer cake and real ice They tried to be economical according friend in the know
 the broers had been raised the place. said he And the came from the Vanderbilt cows"
 So the chicken dinner only $20000 considered real bargain. The Vandebis bragged about it. mild and refined way desngo prove that onaies above
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
GROUNDS ENLARGED
 FOR OPELIKA. FAIR
Two New Exhibition Halls To
 Provide More Room


 OPELIKA, Ala, August. 25.-(Spe- cial.) )-The directors Of the Opelika fair are enlarging theft accommodati at the fair grounds. in anticipation of encreased demands for. space, by build ing two new exhibition halls, in addi- tion to the building already in use. The new additions will be used one for agri- cultural exhibits, and the other will be used for the negro exhibits.
 Boy Falls Off Train--James Gran ford, a boy about 17 years old, while hooking Q ride on a4Central of Geor- gia freight train. slipped and one foot wos caught under the. wheels of the trains and the toes crushed off.
 Back From Germaay-J. s. Haze dorn, well-known dry goods merchant of Opelika, returne1 from three months visit to his old home in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26

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 Unfortunately the spots were knock ed off the dinner the very same week. Some one else. gave another chicken dinner and threw frugality to the winds. By shooting an extra five thousand dollars an affair was produced which made the Vanderbilt broiler orgy seem like church festival. Rumor has it that the hosts of the first part are quite peeyish about it. ST s
 II Something" reports my friend in the know, must be done about society, according to the dowagers who spend their time turning their thumbs down and observing with regret that nothing then happens. Ehey say in chorus:
 The very idea of the Vanderbilts giving a dinner to six hundred people. Really, there are not more than four hundred people who bclong,'9'
 Ward McAlister saw that first,s in Old Lady Astor's day.
 Queer birds, these press photograph ers.s Or maybe not so queer. Perhaps they know their business. f%
 A large liner came if the other day. It was loaded to the guards with film stars, divorcees, ladies whose knees had been tanned at Deauville, gentlemen wearing the latest style in funny hats, an dthirty-five dollar a week chorus girls occupying expensive suites. The press photographers were in their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
WALKER YOUTH
 DROWNS IN. CREEK
Goes In Water While Hot And
 Takes Cramps

JASPER, Ala, Aug. 24.-(Special.) ) News reached Jasper Monday that Lanthis Kilgore, 16, son of Mir. and Mrs. Bud Kilgore, of near Jagger, was drowned in Loss creek yesterday after noon. According to reports reaching Jasper, the youth jumped in the creek while he was hot and took the cramps before be could be rescued by his two chums that were bathing with him.
 The two boys that were with him made every effort to rescue,athe youth. They narrowly escaped drowning them selves.
 Work Under Way-Hundreds of workmen are at work in Walker county between Jasper and Eldridge on the Bankhead highway. Trucks are now hauling culvert pipe to continue the work. Loads after loads have been hauled this week and put on the road. Truck loads of gravel are being hauled from the Frisco railroad and is being laid on the road between Jasper and Townley. f''-
 Plan Defense Day-GFeat prepara- tions are being made for the first na- tional defense test, which will be held on Friday, September 12. According information Lieut. William L. Hoop CT formerly of Carbon Hill and now of Birmingham, has been called upon to help mobilize his unit, Company B; 345th Infantry. C..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
Summer Weather Hard
 On the Stomach

Physicians are warning people to keep their digestion perfect during the summer months. The entire di- gestive system is at low ebb when the weather is so warm. Every man, woman and child is an easy prey to serious stomach troubles, if they are not careful to keep their stomachs in good condition. You can go through the balance of the summer feeling well and strong, free from indigestion and constipation, if you will use FER RALINE. Instead of spending hum dreds of dollars to go away to the springs, just visit "Health-Land" (your nearest drug store) and get a bottle of FERRALINE for $1.O0. Bring the health resort to your own home. Remember, too, that your druggist is instructed to immediately refund your money if you are not delighted with the results. Did you ever hear of a health resort making that guarantee ' --Adv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26

glory. They lined their smiling targets up and shot lem one by one. A modest chap ina sort of yachting costume ob- served the proceedings with interest.
 Who's he?" asked photographer.
 "Gerbau1t. The Frenchman who sail ed all alone a thirty-five footer across the Atlantic last year. One hundred and forty-twordays from Gibralter." The photographers didn't give him an- other look. But who's to blame?
 This story was resurrected by an old timer. Before the Volstead act an old German used to run a Pilsener sanita- rum on Hanover Square--down where the famous old India House is still haunted by the ghosts of sea captains, and where. Captain Kidd once lived.
 ''The old German believes in beer, served warm. He used to temper the filled mugs Y; tub of hot water until the beer had reached the proper tenn. perature. He said it would cure any thing"
 One day three friends carried out of cab and into the 'sanitarium" a man who had been crippled with inflamma- tory rheumatism for fifteen years, and began the warm beer treatment
 "At 2 o'clock i nth emorning," says the old-timer, "the bartender and the victim of rheumatism carried out the three friends"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
SHOOTING OF MAN
 PROVES MYSTERY
Officials Disbelieve Story That
 He Shot Himself

JACKSON, Miss, August 25.-Attalla county authorities today still were try- ing to solve the mystery of the shoot ting of W. A. Dismuke, 32, a saw mill laborer, who died in a hospital here yesterday of buckshot wounds in the back. Dismuke, who was shot Thursday, claimed the wounds were self-inflicted but Sheriff Ray has ex- pressed the belief it would have been impossible for him to have shtt him self. The sheriff said Dismuke's wife and children never had explained the shooting satisfactorily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
CORDOBA MINER
 [, KILLED BY TRAIN
Walter Moore Dies In Hospital
 From Injuries

JASPER, Ala, Aug. 25.-( (Special.) Walter Moore, Al, of Cordova, was fa- tally injured early today at a grade Jasper, when fast freight train struck him as he stepped out on the track.
 Moore was rushed to the Walker County hospital but died shortly after wards. Mir. Moore was q miner of Cordova. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
ONE DEAD, Z IN JAIL
 FOLLOWING FIGHT
Man Is Accused Of Staying His
 Cousin In Lauderdale

FLORENCE, Ala, August 25.- Rufe, ,Ballentine is dead, and his cousin, Claude Ballentine, is in jail here charged with murder, as a result of a fight between the two men at Mur- phys Chapel, near the Tennessee line in this county, last Saturday afternoon.
 It is said that the altercation began half in jest but it wound up in anger and Claud Ballentine stabbed his cousin with a long knife, which missed his heart just fraction of an inch and produced death almost immediately. The slayer gave up of his own volition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
TWO TAKEN IN RAID
 ON. SHELBY STILL
Were Loading Liquor In Car, Is Claim Of Officers

COLUMBIANA, August. 25.-(Spe- cial. Clark Sturdiyant, welI-known in Shelby county, was arrested Sunday night near Shelby by Sheriff Falkner, State Officer Gardner and Deputy Faflkher. Sturdiyant is said to have been loading whisky in his car near a still. When the officers approached il gallons are said to have been in the car, 32 on the ground near the car and 40 gallons a short distance away. The still was destroyed and Sturdivant and a negro helper were placed under ar- rest. Both made bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
REVIVAL PROGRnssEs

GOODWATER, Ala, August 25.- Especial. )-Dr. J. l.. Thompson, pnst 1T of the local Baptist church, Mt. Olive and WinterborrO chur( he9, ass sted by Rev. W. c. Henson of Lineville, is con ducting revival services this week at Winterboro church. On the first Sun day in next month a revival meeting begins at Mt. Olive church ith the game minista- asgistin9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
TRAIN KILLS NEGREss

GADSDEN, Ala, August 25.-A troop train from Camp Mcclellan today killed Emma Bell, negress.
 The woman was walking along a. railroad track on the outskirts of the city when she stepped to avoid one train directly in the path of the spe- cial. Her neck was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26

violation. Two charges against O'Conner, three against Cody, and one against Perez were nolle pressed. Perez pleaded guilty to charge of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law and was sentenced to a year and a day to run concurrently with other sentences al- ready imposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
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Evening star., 1924-05-11
BOY SCOUTS

big intercity meet will be chose
are, omitting Division 8. whose field
meet has not yet been reported: Knot
tying, Troops 10, 90. AZ, 40, SO, Ii, 104,
1oB; compass, Troops 80. 80. As, So,
II, 101. 104; first aid. Troops 10; A, "a,
10, Al, 49: semaphore signaling,
Troops 10, 81, SO, 81. 20, II, 101. 1O4:
Morse signaling, Troops 10. 33. 54. SO.
64, 101, 104; water boiling. Troops 20,
a, AS. s., 1ol: Io4; tent pitching,
centipede, Troops 10. 40, 54, 60, 1O1,
104.
Last year a fine new recreation
building was added to the equipment
of Camp Roosevelt the Washington
Chesapeake Bay. This year a big
open fireplace, constructed along
unique lines, will be added to the rec
reation hall. Each troop under the
Washington council will be privileg-
ed to furnish a stone for the fire.
place, inscribed either with the troop
number or a suitable design selected
by the troop. In addition, each scout,
when he has been present at least one
week at camp, may have smaller
stone bearing his own initials or
other design imbedded in the wall
of the fireplace.
Stones are scarce as the proverbial
hens teeth along the Chesapeake Bay
front, so that many Will have to be
brought from afar; but troops are al
ready planning for their contribution
limit in size will be prescribed
and the stones will be put in place at
a weekly ceremonial The idea has
met with an enthusiastic reception
on the part of both scouts and troops
The May meeting of the Scoutmas-
ters' Club will be held at the Wilson
reservation late afternoon and even
ing Of Tuesday. May 20. The enter
tainment committee is planning for
a big time, with a program that in
cludcS eats games campfire, with
stories by the ''wampus cat" d scout
sing and discu ssion of camps and
camping places. programs, precau-
tionS, etc.
The final session of the patrol lead
ers' training class will take the form
of an all-day outing at the wilson
reservation. Burnt Mills. A commit,
Burbank, Troop 6; Homer Smith,
Troop 80; Arthur Cole, Troop AZ;
Frank Brumby. Troop II; Albert
MACPHERSON, Troop "A, and Alden
Smell. Troop 100, has been assisting
in preparing the program. There will
be special instruction in camping and
cooking, q nature study hike. Illus
tration of different types of fires,
outdoor games, a swimming period,
supper cooked by the scouts and an
evening campfire. at which Dr. Rich
ard r. Wyche. formerly president of
the Story Tellers' League of Amer
ica. will preside. record attend
Ance is expected.
The first few months of 1924 have
seen the highest record yet reached
for advancement in scouting among
the troops of the District of Colum-
bia Council. There are now nearly
40 eagle scouts on the rolls. 324 who
have merit badges to their credit, 342