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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
JEMISON CLOSES
 TRANSFER OF TWO DOWNTOWN SITES
FOrty-Acre Tract In Bush Hill Also Is
 Sold

Two downtown business blocks an( 4O-acre tract directly west of thC Bush Hills subdivision were included in series of property transactions an nounced Saturday by Jemison and com pany.
 The three-story building formerly owned and now occupied by the lief ferson County Building and Loan asso- citation was sold to R. B. Wilby, and immediately resold to Drs. Frank and Sam Nabers, the realty company an. nounced. These sales were made by the Jemison company, working with the Houseal-Simmons agency.
 The consideration for the property in both sales is said to have been ap- proximately $100,OO0.
 The alley corner on Twenty third street, between Second and Third ave nues, has been sold by Mrs. w. W. Fulghum to the Eastern Investment company. The building is located at 211 Twenty-third street, north.
 Intention to develop their newly ac- quired 4O-acre tract into q high-class subdivision has been announced by the Owenton-E -Ensley Highlands Land con- pany through it's president, Irby Zieg- Ter, and secretary, J. K. Bryant. The property was purchased by the land company from Morris and Albert Rush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
SPECIAL SERVICE
 FOR ANNIVERSARY
Church Will Observe Thirty.
 Fifth Year With Rev. Bryan

Thirty fifth anniversary services for the pastor, Rev. J. A. Bryan, will be held at II anw z :45 o'clock Sunday at the Third Presbyterian church, Avenue G and Twenty-secOnd street, south.
 Rev. Bryan is one of the most be- loved of all Birmingham ministers and for years had taken a leading part in the religious life of the city, always de- voting his time unsparingly to the cause of the church and his people.
 In rounding out his thirty-fifth year with the church, Rev. Bryan recalls many important changes that have taken place during that time. His membership has grown and the service of the church expanded in keeping with the increased enrolment.
 The officers and members of the church are especially anxious that as many persons possible attend the 'serv- ices Sunday and help pay tribute to their pastor for. his long period of serv- ice.
 Rev. Bryan will base his sermons on Psalm 103 and John 15 for the morn ing and evening service respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
DR. GALE ELECTED
 CIVIC CLUB HEAD
Pratt City Business Men Plan
 Year Of Activity

Dr. k. E. Cade was elected president of the Prat City Business club at a meeting Friday night in the city hall at Pratt City, at which plans for great CT activity were outlined for the com ing year. ,,,.u ,,
 Other officers included: Will Man. got, vice president; T. T. Ellis, tempo rary secretary, and J. T. Poole, treas urer. Several committees were ap' pointed to improve the Pratt City schools, continue the agitation for gas mains to Pratt City, and to assist in the Howard College High school drive Members of these committees were an nounced as follows:
 Committee on Schools-J. T. Poole W. c. Mcclure, Tony Chickarello, J. E' Lacey, w. A. Leonard, Mrs. J. J. Nickel, Mrs. E. E. Gale, Mrs. John Green, Mrs. B. T. Cantrell, Mrs. N. s. Crocker and Mrs. T. c. Wyatt.
 Committee on Gas ExtensiOn-T. T. Ellis, N. H. Barnes, Cecil Grainger, R. L. Taylor, Hugh c. Turner, B. $. Butler, Mrs. c. w. Overstreet, Mrs. w. l.. George, Mrs. Hugh O'Brien, Mrs, T. T. Ellis and Mrs. R. J. Searson.
 Committee on Howard College High School-Rev. T. c. Wyatt, w. c. Muir, Prank Lacey, T. l.. Waggoner, D. c, Burden, T. o. Barnes, Mrs. H. P. Me Gehee, Mrs. W. J. Erwin, Mrs. K. G. Scroggins, Mrs. Gilbert Muir, Mrs. J. R. Hurley and Mrs. Clyde Bennett.
 Dr. Gale declined to accept the presi' dency except upon the pledge of 100 per cent support from the business men which was immediately promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

It was just about half a century ago that Birmingham assumed the dig nifty of a duly incorporated city; and there are many citizens, still com paratively young, who remember the ad- ministration of Mayor Thomas Jeffer- who, with his board of aldermen, di- rected the city's affairs in the days of its infancy. Yet comparison of the laws in force at that time with those at present reveals the great changes that have been brought about.
 For instance, the tax rate has in- creased from less than one-half of one per cent to IS per cent. The act passed by the Alabama legislature and ap- proved December 19, 1871, for the incorporation of the new city provided for a mayor and a board of aldermen. who were entrusted with the power of making all bylaws mad ordinances that might seem to them proper and wise for the good government of the city and the levying and collection of taxes to defray the expenses of the munich pality; but, as safeguard against possible extravaganza, the law included clause limiting the collection of taxes to one half of one per cent. ..
 Building Cheap Then
 Pubic buildings were considerably cheaper in those days than they are now; and those who framed the laws to provide for the new city's chief ad- ministration building not forseeing per haps it's certain growth to one of the largest cities in the country, but with a. keen sense of economy and solici- tude for the safety of the people s money, authorized the board of alder man to tissue city bonds, or coupons to run not exceeding 20 years, for the purpose of improving the streets, ave- nues, alleys and parks of the city, and for the building of city hall, jail calabOose, market house and such other public buildings and improvements in the city, not to exceed $50 900! as said aldermen and mayor may deem necessary and proper" Those who de- light in comparisons will recall that when the question of a new city hall was being discussed few months ago, even the lowest estimates ran from $1,0O0,0 to $1 100000 for that build ing alone.
 Birmingham has grown considerably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
4,O()O DELEGATES
 TO ATTEND MEET
New Feature Prepared For EpwOX h League
 Asse, bly

Plans are being made for the enter tainment of more than 4.000 persons at the annual North Alabama Conference Epworth League Assembly, which will be held at BirminghamSouthern col lege, June to 9.
 Many new features are expected to be added to, the gathering this year, which is being held in Birmingham for the first time. An exhibition hall for the benefit of the members of the leagues from the northern part of the state will be opened during the assem- ply for the first time. Recreation work is being planned under the direc- tion of E. O. Harbin of Nashville, Tenn, one of the leaders in young peo- ple's amusement work in the country, and a vacation period of interest is promised every delegate.
 In connection with the. annual as- sembly the Epworth League institute. with a faculty of 75 church leaders of the south, will be held, offering in- struction in courses leading to Ep- worth League institute degrees.
 The first unit of the Munger Bowl, will be completed by this time, it is with a seating capacity of about $500 said, and recreational work will be done in this field. A 5O-foot motion picture screen is to be erected in the bowl for the benefit of the delegates. Pictures are to be shown each night of the assembly.
 A daily paper, the Nacel, will be published by the assembly, it has been announced.
 Reduced rates have been granted on all railroads for delegates within the state to the assembly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
SHRINERS SPONSOR
 WORK AMONG BLIND
Steps Taken At Luncheon To- ward Establishing Workshop

Definite steps toward carrying out the first objective of the Shrine lunch con club, that of sponsoring the work shop of the Alabama Association for the Blind, was taken at the luncheon meet ing Saturday when a loan was nego- tiated to purchase needed equipment and supplies to carry out the work, accord ing to the report of Dr. J. G. Vance, general chairman of the luncheon club committee.
 Hunter Watkins, president, stated that as first base" had been reached on the first objective, the club could now direct it's efforts toward The second ob- jective, that of building Shrine unit at the Jefferson county tuberculosis sanitarium. This matted will be dis cussed at the next meeting
 The officers of the Shrine luncheon club issued an invitation to all members of Zamora temple to attend the club meetings, whether a member or not, ev- cry Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Among the speakers Saturday were Dr. J. B. Beacham, pastor of the Sec ond Presbyterian church. Mrs. Kate A. Greenlaw of the blind association 1; Erskine Ramsay and others. Musical selections by the Dreamland Syncopa- tors were a feature of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
GROCERS AFTER NATIONAL MEET FOR BIRMINGHAM Off Saturday For Los Angeles Armed With
 Literature

Delegates of the Birmingham Retai Grocers' and Butchers association t, the Los Angeles national convention ar, | leaving on a special car on Louisvill, and Nashville train No. at S:4. o'clock Saturday evening, June z, loaded with invitations and circulars whict they intend to use to advantage ir their efforts to bring the 1925 conven tion to Birmingham.
 The outward trip will consume over week to enable many affiliated organ, nations to fulfill their plans of enter tainment in honor of the attending members. Stops will be made at St Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Colorado Springs, San Francisco and other places of interest. One of the most interest ing parts of the journey will be along the coast on the Southern Pacific iron San Francisco to Los Angeles. The return routes will be elective. |.
 Headquarters of the convention will be at The Biltmore hotel, while reser vations for Alabamians have beer made at the Rosslyn hotel, two blocks distant.
 Birmingham unique commercial anC industrial features will furnish tho great incentive for holding next years convention in this city.
 Lasts Five Days
 The 1924 convention is to last over period of five days, from Monday June 16, to Friday, June 20, although all official business will be concluded the afternoon of the fourth day. The last day will be spent in a cruise tC Catalina island.
 The convention will be called to or. der at 9 80 o'clock a. m., June 16, with the presentation of credentials and registration. President Philip A. De Puyt of the national association will make the principal speech of the day Among other speakers during the ses' sions will be Mrs. Maud Copeland Line. man of Los Angeles, chairman of Cali fornia State Federation of Women $ Clubs; w. w. Frazier of Philadelphia president, American Speciality Manu. facturers' association Elmer E. Chase of San Jose, Cal, director, National Gamers association, and others.
 Entertainment for the wives of the visitors will be provided every day and the evenings will be given over to ban quets and social features. The conven- tion banquet will be held the evening of June IS in the Gold ball room of the BiltmOre.
 The following Birmingham people will attend: Mason Martin, president of the local organization, and Mrs. Mar tin; B. c. Apperson, secretary; Mir. and Mrs. N. l.. Andrews, Mir. and Mrs. F. F. Hooper, MT. and Mrs. Charles NJ, Lane and A. T. Baker, J. L. Thornton and Oscar Kyle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
SOUTHS CHAMP LEAVES MONDAY
 FOR WASHINGTON
Jack Turner After New Laurels In Oratori-
 cal Meet
THANKS AGE-HERALD
 FOR LOYAL SUPPORT
Young Speaker Has Spent Much Time In Perfect
 ing Grafton

Jack Turner, he hope of the south in the national oratorical contest which The Age-Herald and other leading newspapers are sponsoring, will be on his way to Washington Monday morn- ing to compete with other sectional winners for the championship of the United States.
 President Coolidge will preside over the contest on June 6 and the judges will be the members of the Supreme Court. There will be seven speakers and prizes aggregating $5,000 will be distributed among the three winners.
 The southern champion, in the esti- nation of his fellow-stu6ents at Phil dips high school and those who heard him speak in the Alabama finals, and later in the all-southern finals, stands an excellent chance of success at Wash ington. He is a natural orator and puts much fire into his oration on the United States Constitution, which he delivers with telling effect.
 Mother Will Go
 Mrs. John D. Turner, Jacks moth- CT, will go to Washington with him. add to the laurels her son has already won.
 For weeks Jack has spent much of his spare time in perfecting his oration. He will be in top-notch form when he steps in front of President Coolidge, Chief Justice Taft and the other judges next Friday.
 On the eve of his departure, Jack promised to give the best that is in him in a supreme effort to bring new hon. ors to Phillips high school, Birming- ham and the south.
 "I am grateful to The Age-Herald," {" Jack said, flor staging the contest that gave me this wonderful opportunity. am going to Washington with the realization that represent the whole south, and am going to stretch myself to the limit in an effort to win. It is great to know that I'll have so many people pulling for me with all their might"
 This will be Jacks first trip to the east, and he intends to do a bit of sightseeing before he comes back home. For on his return, he has much to do in preparation for entering the University of Alabama in the fall. He plans to study law.
 Two girls and four boys will be Jacks competitors in the national finals. They are: Ruth Newburn, Washington. D. O.; Eleanoor Huber, Louisville, Ky; Vail Barnes, New Brighton, N. J.; John NJ. DaIlam, Phil adelphia; Don Tyler, Los Angeles, Cal, and George c. Chumos, Topeka, Kan.
 Jack will be the third speaker on the program, according to plans an- nounced from Washington by Randolph Leigh, national contest manager.
 No previous event of the same kind has attracted such widespread atten- tion. The newspapers who sponsored the contest did so with the sole aim of stimulating interest in and respect for the Constitution. All orations must be based on that subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
CHURCH AND PASTOR
 BEGIN FIFTH YEAR
Anniversary To Be Celebrated At First Cumberland Sunday

The First Cumberland Presbyterian church and ev. H. c. Walton will cele- brate the anniversary of their work to- gether Sunday morning, being the begin ming of the fifth year of association. The church has made marked progress during these four years.
 The Rev. Mir. Walton came to the First Cumberland Presbyterian church immediately after graduating from col lege and seminary four years ago. He was said to be the youngest pastor in the city at that time, being 23 years old.
 He has been active in state work. is a state officer in the Christian En- deavor and in the Sunday school work of the Alabama council of Christian education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
CLASSES
 FACULTY READY
Faculty Engaged For An. nual Work-EnrOll-
 ment Large

Prof. William E. Bohannon, faculty member who will direct the 1924 sum mer school at Howard, stated Saturday that Monday will be the final day of registration, with regular classes be- ginning on Tuesday.
 Advance registrations have already engaged the eight dormitories almost to capacity, and Professor Bohannon has stated that he expects a registration of over 1000 young men and women for the summer. courses.
 The popularity of Towards summer schools has necessitated a broadening of the courses offered, and additional courses are noted on the schedule. while the faculty chartered for the summer school is one of the largest any Ala bama school has ever engaged. A feature course which is a new ad- dition is graduate work in the school of education. Most popular among the courses listed are these: Extension certificate, college credit, life certifi- cate, pre-normal certificate, first and second grade certificate, high school, primary methods, practice teaching, public school music, drawing, piano and violin.
 Masters Degree A recent introduction is that of work leading to the masters degree in edu- cation. This work has been so arranged that students may complete the require ments in three summer schools of 12 weeks each. Summer graduate work at Howard will be given full recognition by all the larger universities.
 College credit work for the summer school at Howard will include courses in chemistry, biology, physics, romance languages, history, economies and socI- oiogy, mathematics, English, education and religious education.
 An innovation in summer school work at Howard has been introduced in the form of private lessons in expression and public speaking. Recitals and plays will afford the opportunity of dramatic work.
 The demonstration high school will have accommodations for 100 students and credit will be given in practically all high school subjects.
 Faculty Members
 ' Faculty members of the summer school are: Graduate faculty, Dr. Stephen c. Rich, Ph.D., New York city university; Dr. J. c. Dawson, Ph.D.,. Columbia university; William B. BohannOn, MA. Indiana univer- sity; Charles E. Booth, AM, Indiana university; w. J. Baird, AM, Teach. CTS college, Columbia.
 College credit: Dr: N. R. Baker, superintendent Jefferson county schools P. P. Burns, dean of Howard college T. R. Eagles, vice president Howard college; Dr. s. A. Ives, Dr. Louis K. 0ppitz, Dr. Lula Bradford, J. H. Chap man, Rayner I. Tillman, Bonnie Fl. Spinks. David Gambil Chase, Dr. Paul c. Saunders, Jennie Hoffman, c. L. Browning, B. B. Baker, E. F. Goche- nour, George Yarbrough, Annie Boyett.
 High school: R. J. Gregg, Virginia CarsweI; certificate, George Albert Neely, F. D. Graves. Mrs. Jerome Van diver, Dr. Bradford, Miss Tilman {; music, Paul deLaunay, Fred G. Vie gand; expression, Mrs, Jerome Van diver.
 The first term will cover six weeks. with five classes a week in each sub ject, and the second five weeks of six days each. Special round trip fares have been offered by railroads of Ala bama to those who expect to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
SENTENCE NEGROES
 TO PENITENTIARY
Charges Range From Robbery
 And Larceny To Murder

Fred Glover, Burley Smith and Will Dowell, negroes, convicted during the past week. were sentenced to the state penitentiary for life Saturday morning by Judge William B. Fort. In all three cases, the sentence was included in the jury verdict.
 Glover was charged with attacking and robbing Mrs. Sophie Ziedeman in her shop several months ago. He is also facing several other charges and was convicted last January of making an attack upon MT. and Mrs. Edwin Sparks in vacant lot in North Birmingham and given a sentence of 20 years in the penitentiary.
 Smith was convicted of the murder of Ed Funderburg nearly four years ago. Will Dowell was charged with making an attack upon Mrs. Carrie Smith of Browns Station, and robbing her of S23 and a pistol. He is also facing a charge of assault with intent to murder. D. J. Dugger, city policeman, who arrested him after the alleged at- tack upon Mrs. Smith.
 David Hicks was sentenced to the penitentiary after benig convicted some time ago of stealing $500 from Emma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
Birn1inghan's Growth Shown By Resume Of Old Law Books
New City Hall Would Cost More Now Than En-
 tire Municipal Appropriation 50 Years Ago

in area, as well as in popula tion and wealth since the so-called new charter was adopted in 1872, which declared that 'the corporate limits of the said city of Birmingham shall embrace all the territory between Ninth avenue, north, and Seventh avenue, south, and Twentyrseventh street and Thirteenth street, including said avenues and streets as laid off and designated in the plan of said city, But the charter provided fo- extension of city police jurisdication over a larger area and strictly forbade the selling or giving away of "spirituous, malt or intoxicat- ing liquors" between the western boun- diary of the city as thus designated and the eastern boundary line of the then town of Elyton.
 Manual Labor Required
 An attempt was made to make man. ual labor honorable by requiring that all male persons residing in the city, be- tween the ages of IS and 45 years. must give from one to 10 days of work every year to improving the streets and avenues of the new city. The marshall was to give three days notice before this labor was required anu lo HolIIv lne person af1ected to present himself, duly armed with ap- propriate tools. at such time and place as the marshall might designate. Fines were imposed for failure to respond, although the law permitted exemption from this duty upon payment of five dollars or some other sum agreed upon by the board of aldermen.
 City affairs did not require such i'm mediate attention then as they re- quire now; so the board of aldermen met only twice month except on special occasions at the call of the mayor, or upon the written request of three members.
 The mayor was a busy man, for it was his duty to hold court every day in the year except Sunday, administer the oaths of office to all city officials, preside at all meetings of the board of aldermen sign all contracts and agree ments made by the board, issue all warrants, summons and subpoenas. supervise the work of the various city employees, suspend marshalls and police men, make tour of inspection of the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
CHURCH OBSERVES
 ANNIVERSARY DAY
Rev. William Sentell Completes First Year With Congregation

The South Avondale Baptist church will observe the first anniversary of its pastor, Rev. William NJ. Sentell, Sun day morning with appropriate exercises. The program calls for brief reports from the heads of the various departments of the church organization, special music by the choir and sermon by the pas tor on Hitherto Hath the Lord Brought Us," according to Miss Lula Mardis, the church secretary.
 On June 1 of last year Dr. Sentell came to the Avondale church from a pastorate of ten years in Atlanta, Ga, and since his coming the Avondale church has moved forward in a great way. Three hundred and twenty five new members have been received, a new pastors home has been erected at a cost of more than $14,000 and contri- buttons to local expenses and general denominational work have increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
PUPILS WORK HARD
 FOR PARKS MEDAL
Competition Features Closing
 Of University School

Competition for the Parks medal for proficiency in calesthenics featured the closing exercises at Birmingham uni versity school, 2144 Highland avenue.
 The medal was offered last Septem- Der by Prof. B. NJ. Parks, principal of the school, to the pupil who proved most adept at the physical exercises that are a part of the daily routine of the school. All boys at the school worked hard during the entire year in hopes of winning the medal, which was awarded by the judges to Charles Gazzam.
 Second place in the contest was given to Morris Benner and James Wood and Charles Forrest tied for third place.
 Maj. H. E. Ellis, Maj. Oscar D. Ran dolf and Capt. R. l.. Johnson, all for mer regular army men, were judges for the contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
STORES COOPERATE
 N EARLY CLOSING
Thirty-eight Downtown Firms
 Enter Into Agreement

Progress in the drive for closing re- tail houses at 6 o'clock on Saturday is noted in the reports of the committee from the W. c. T. U., which is hand ling the matter,
 Up to Saturday 3S downtown busi- ness firms had entered into, the pact, according to the report, with the prom. ise of two of the five-and-ten cent stores to make the move is followed by the others. These are expected to an- nounce favorable decisions in the near future, states Mrs. Henry N. Malony, chairman of the committee.
 The campaign for the closing agree ment has been underway for nearly a year and members of the committee de- clare they see encOuragmnt in the fact that of the 3S stores which will close, fourteen offered voluntary cooperation.