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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
'MESS|AH' HEARD. BY 2,000 PERSONS
Half Of Jasper Turns Out To Enjoy 0ratorio Directed
 By AIsop
JASPER BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD ! .IasnAr Ala nec 2t

The Messiah, held at the Jasper Methodist church Sunday, was a real success. It was held under the lead ership of Stevens Alsop. It was esti mated that 1000 people heard the oratorio. Fifty voices presented it. There was the largest gathering ever seen in Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
STATE VOCATIONAL TEACHERS CONFER
Many South Alabama h. structors In Agriculture At-
 tend-SaIe Hearing Set

Teachers of vocationa, agriculture of south Alabama assembled for school of instruction in the senate chamber at the capitol on December 31 and January l. The conference was under the direction of R. D.. Cammack, supervisor of vocational agriculture. Those teachers attend ing were: W. B. Proctor, Abbeville; {; J. W. Vaughn, Evergreen; Paul Fisher, Jackson; W. G. Johnson. Lineville; J. J. Williams, wetumpka; |; c. D. Tatum, Centerviile; c. H. Bed ingfield, Auburn; J. P. Robinson, Marion; J. l.. Howell, Reform; R. F. Watkins, Blue Springs; R. A. Butcher Gibson, Andalusia, Route G; J. J. Benford. Excel; A. S. Scott. Five Points; H. I. West. Foley; H. w. Caldwell, Maplesville, Route l; A. J. Franklin, Leroy; w. l.. Walsh Mo- Kenzie; P. c. Brook. Marbury; R. R.. Pippin, Midland City; G. l.. Harris. Pike Road; L. G. Pearson, Ramer; l.. M. Hollingsworth, Smith Station: J. C. Cannon, Andalusia, Route G; R. G. Ellis, Flat Rock.
 Instructing the men were: E. D. Stivers, teacher trainer; S. L. Chest mutt, itinerant teacher trainer; A. Carnes, professor of farm shop work, and M. J. Funchess, acting director of the experiment station. all of Auburn. The teachers were ad- dressed by State Superintendent John w. Abercrombie. F. A. O'Neal, presi- dent of the Alabama Farm Bureau federation; l.. N. Duncan, director of extension, Auburn; F. W. Gist, agricultural statistician for Alabama. and J. B. Hobdy, director of voca- tional education.
 Under plans of the state board of education mid winter conferences are called for the purpose of out lining the years crop work, class room instruction and community &C., tivities of the teachers giving in struction in vocational agriculture under the state and federal voca- tional educational act. Alabama has the distinction of being one of the few states in the Union where all teachers of vocational ag- riculture are graduates of approved agricultural colleges, having been specially trained for the work. The men so employed have also had at least two years of practical farming experience, having been engaged in farming operations on their own &C., count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
ATTENDANCE IS PEREECT

Secretary E. L. Turner announce today that the Sheffield po---v clu has scored four 100 per cent attend ance meetings during Decetnbea placing 1t at the head of the list the Twenty-sixth district in point U attendance so far this year. Tn Rotary year is from March to Mare. and the Sheffield club, he says ex poets to capture the loving cup at tn Tuscaloosa convention next March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
PLAN FISH HATCHERY

Efforts will be made by the Ten-a nessee Sportsman association, re-s gently organized here, to establish 2 fish hatchery in the big spring at. Spring Park. Congressman E. B. AL mon of Tuscumbia will be requested' to secure from the government suf-1 ficient quantity of fish for start.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
Engineer Ends g
 Years With Road.
GADSDEN; BUREAU I THE AGE-HERALD

When he rolled into the terminal station on Seventh street Monday Melon A.. Jolly finished his last St. l.. railroad after 52 years of faithful service. He will be re- tired d>on pension Tuesday. MT. Jolly began as a fireman in 1871, when but a 17-yeaf-old boy. In 1882 he was promoted to engineer and in 1899 he was transferred to the Gadsden -Guntersville di- vision which he had served for 31 years. He Is one of Gadsden's most popular men and Is widely known in railroad circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
RESUME HUMBER HAULING

Lumber hauling has been resumed in the past few days, due to the sum shine. The heavy rains of the past two weeks put stop to all passage over the roads and as a result mills are badly congested When the pay roll shuts down at the lumber mills. there is an immediate depression, which is felt by the merchants very keenly. This depression coming just when it did at Christmas time was very noticeable in its effect on Christmas trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
SCHOOLS ALL OPEN

After one week of vacation all the schools of the county opened today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
FATAL SHOOTING NEAR LYNN'S PARK
JASPER BUREAU ] THE AGE-HERALD ! .JaaDer. Ala. Dec. 31

M. T. vandiver. 25. was shot and killed near Lynn's Park. nine miles east of here late Sunday night. Mode Glover was jailed in connection with the case. The cause of the kill ing is unknown, the trouble occurring while the two were out riding.
 According to statements made, three shots were fired at Vandiver. It is understood that Glover stayed by the roadside with vandiver until someone came along. Both men have families. Glover was placed in the Jasper jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
ruuuu poYs ARREsTED

Arrest of three boys Hersnei Watts. Forney Thompson and Rob- ert Barnwell. was made at Jackson. viile Sunday, charge of attempted bulglary being lodged against them following an effort to enter the con. nanv's store at the Profile cotton mills. Two of. the boys were trailed to their homes by hood hounds the arrest having been made early in the do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
MRS. HAYNES DEAD

The body of Mrs. D. J. Haynes, formerly of this county, whose death occurred in Arizona several days ago Is scheduled to reach Anniston Tues day. The funeral services will be held at the West End Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial at the Eulaton cemetery. Mrs. Haynes is survived by her nus band and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
CHILD FOUND DEAD

Tho little child of MT. and Mrs. Jim Burks of Calumet was found dead in the bed Monday morning. Burial took place this afternoon at Coal City cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
ATTENDS RESEARCH MEETING

Peter A. Brannon, curator of the state department of archives and his tory, left Sunday for Cincinnati to attend the meeting of the national research council MT. Brannon is member of the executive committee of tnIs organization. which does work along the same lines as the Alabama Archaeological society of which MT. Brannon is an officer and aptyA member
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
ENJOYS GOOD YEAR

The county farm at Foley has closed one of the most successful years in the history of that farm, with sup plies for the year 1924 on hand. Many inmates arc expected to ar rive next week. H. N. Davis has been reelected superintendent of the farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
sTREEr WnRK TO BEGUN

the work of laying the cement base on east Seventh street will pc started this week, equipment Of the contra ctors having been in use at other points in Anniston for the lass
 month The work of opening up the snnset drive was completed Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
HOLIDAYS WEEK BUSY
Many Parties Held In Ashville. Mrs.
 Merchant Entertains

ASHVILLE, Ala, Dec. 3I.-ISpe- ciai. week just closed passed off in AshvilIe quietly; or Tne @ ideal weather on Iihfemner ia a ,1s.als 70 ihs spired number of Nimrods tof take to the woods in search Of game oi all description, some reporting good -luck. others returning not 50 success ful. In a social way the younger set took the day. Christmas night Mrs. J. c. DuBois comp1imented her two sons. Joseph and Amand. with four-course dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
U. s. COURT TO MEET

United States district court meets in Tuscaloosa Tuesday at II o'clock. The federal grand jury will also be convened. Criminal cases will be heard Tuesday and civil cases will be taken up Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
DIES OF INJURIES

Robert Ramsey, age IT, who had the misfortune of getting both arms and one leg cut off recently at Corona in the mines, died early sun day morning. Funeral services were held Monday at Il o'clock with in- terment at Corona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
RANK PRnsPERouS

The Ashville Savings bank and the Farmers and Merchants bank of Ash vile, both hold their bank meetings Tuesday, January s, both having en- joyed a good business during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
THINK IT'S SPRING

With the thermometer standing at summer heat the fruit trees Will soon be bursting into bloom unless a cold snap intervenes to hold them back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
m pRESENT PLAY

"Erlaine," a musical comedy will he put on at the Elks' theatre Tor two nights, January IT and IS, by 1z9 local players under the auspices or Camp Rodes for the benefit of con- federate veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
VIsITnRS RETURN

Mr. and Mrs. l.. H. Barner ana so1I who have been guests of Mrs; par tarsop returned to their home in Os- wego. N. Y, Sunday. MT. Barner IS an attorney for the New York Gen. tral railroad at Oswego.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
TO INSTALL OFFICERS

At the meeting of Tuscaloosa lodge No. 14 Odd Fellows, January $. officers will be installed as follows: Noble Grand J. A. Haywood; vice grand, w. G. Bertels; secretary. D. J. Deacy; treasurer, N A. Turner representative to grand lodge. D. W. Gregg; alternate representative, A. J. McCrory; trustees. D. J. Deacy. D. W. Day and A. J. McCrory. All of the appointed officers will also be inducted into office. .t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
BEAVERS SURVIVE

 Beavers survive in Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
BELIEVE $2,5OO) CHECK FORGERY
Young ! Sheffield Man Is Held Pending Investiga-
 ton By Police
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERALD Sheffield. Ala. Dec, 31

Elmer Holly, young man, who says he is IS years of age and who claimed to be an electrician at Will son Dam Saturday night, presented for payment at the First National bank in Florence a check drawn for $2,500 and signed Bill Bromley. Off, ficials at the bank asked the young man who gave him the check and he said that it was given him by W. H. Bromley, a resident of Law rencebury. Tenn, who is a depositor at the First National bank. But the signature Is said to have been a clumsy forgery and the young man was turned over to the police.
 WHISKY HID UNDER BED
 Deputy Sheriffs Carl Copeland, w. F. Barr and Chief Deputy J. O. Davis raided the home of Will Tay Tor. negro, on the Waterloo Road, and found 10 gallons of whisky con- cealed under the bed. Taylor was placed under arrest and brought to town where he immediately made bond.
 The Florence Civitan club will celebrate Ladies Night" an unusual event of the club at it's meeting Tuesday evening at o'clock at the Hotel Reeder. President M. B. Dar- nell announces that a splendid pro- gram has been arranged for the oc- casion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
ROADS BAD

| The conditions of the roads in and out of Ashville make 1t almost im- possible at this time to travel by automobile and a number being stuck during the holidays had to be pulled out by team
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01

Prof. F. D. Dowdy of Florence ar- rived and took up his drties Mon day morning as principal of the Walker County High school. Miss Lewis of Cherokee, Ala, has been added to the faculty of the high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
RAILROAD SALE PROPOSED

sion will on Thursday morning re- sume hearing of the proposed sale of the Hattiesburg- Beaumont branch of the Gulf. Mobile and Northern rail- road to the Tatum Lumber company, according to information received Monday ky Hugh White, counsel for the Alabama public service commits sion The hearing will be held at Hattiesburg, where it was started some tme ago.
 In dalton to MT. White from Ala bama, R. G. Cobb of Mobile, traffic manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, will attend the hearing. The. Alabama men are interested in the proposed sale on the ground that it might affect adversely through rates to Mobile over the Mississippi lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
WHALES POISON. DIES

Albert Perry, WeII-kHoWh He6IO of Hale county, was buried in Greensboro Saturday afternoon. The negro's illness dated from last sum mer, when he declared he inhaled paris green with which he was dust ing his cotton plants, thereby serl- ouslY congesting his lungs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
DR. HILL BACK

pr. J. L. Hill returned to hls hoIne here Monday night from Birmine- ham, having been. called tor Bessetn1e ,ttia grandson. Turner Hill, Jr. The baby died Sunday after a three days ill., ness,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
TO ERECT CHURCH

Citizens of McCollum mines have begun the erection of a large church building, which will mean much to the welfare of that district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
the entire season of 1922, from No. veinber l, 1922, to January 31, 1923
 SHOWS INSURANCE RECEvpTs

The state bureau of insurance, for merly the department of insurance, closed the year 1923 with total re- coipts of $617,700.46, according to in formation furnished today by Super lntendent Frank Julian. During the year 12,371 agents licenses were is- sued, 90 nonresident brokers license and 336 company licenses.
 Superintendent Julian predicted that the amount paid by citizens of Alabama for insurance in 1923 will be found to surpass the figure for 1922, which was in excess of $28,- 000,000 for insurance of all kinds. Figures for 1923 are not yet avail able. For 1923, the receipts of all of the insurance companies chartered by the laws of Alabama will show a most satisfactory increase, both in new business written, premium re- ceipts and earnings generally" Su- perintendent Julian stated.
 Attention was called by Superin- tendent Julian to the fact that his department has in addition to the collection of revenue, given citizens of the state advice concerning un- authorized insurance companies, and has investigated, and in some in- stances instituted prosecutions in cases of violation of insurance laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
SINGING HELD

A large crowd attended the com. munity sing at Alberta City Sunday afternoon. A good. program was rendered and some of the best sing CTS in the county were in attend ance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
oFrICER UP AGAIN

Federal Prohibition Officer B. n. CrLmpton was able to be on the two weeks. The officer has been confined to his home by illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
nm uaRKINs HACK

pr. c. L. Harkins. who has been touring the states of North and South Carolina during the last rev months has returned to Annlston' and will reopen his offices in An niston for the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
NEGROES TO CELEBRATE

The negroes of the city will cele brate Emancipation Day Tuesday. Exercises will be held at the First African church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
SCHOOL TO RESUME.
Greensboro Highs Christmas HOli-
 day Will End Wednesday

UreehHDOfO HIBh'B NNrIBtmuB HOII-
 day Will End Wednesday
 GREENSBORO, Ala, Dec. 31.- Special 1.-The Greensboro High school will resume the years work Wednesday,, January 2. The fall term was an unusually successful one. The number of pupils enrolled is the largest in the history of the school, and the work was splendidly carried out by the efficient corps of teachers. Prof. Byers, as principal of the high school, and Mrs. Fidelia Sledge as principal of the grammar school, have been most successful in their discipline and methods of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
GAS TAX RECEIPTS
ss7. CARS sATsUMAs SHIPPED

from Alabama in the period from November 1 to December 26. 1925. amounted to 557 cars. according to figures furnished today from the bu- reau of markets of the state depart
 ment of agriculture. This compares with a movement of 401 carloads for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
cor.i.ETTIoNs coon

Collections in the tax collectors of
 flee have been good during the holi- days and Collector Adkins is busy winding up the affairs of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
NoIsu FoR NEW YEAR,s

There will be little observance of Now Years Day in Tuscaloosa with all business houses remaining open. The banks and post office will be closed. The New Year will be ush- cred in here with the usual noise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
SOUTHERN SHOE' PUT ON OLD MEV
Railroad Gives Boost ] Business At Tuscumbia And Sheffield
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU
 THE AGE. HERALD Sheffield. Ala. Dec. 31

Work will be resumed at t.
 Southern shops on January ?, follow Ing the Christmas holidays. On tn date all workmen will go back wiz che exception of a few who were c. off on December 10. Those who wei, laid off on December 20. will go bacs to work. This announcement come as a bit of good New Years new, The pay roll at the shops is gres asset to the business center of Tus cumbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
EXAMINE DOGS HEAD

The state pasteur laboratory re- ceived Monday the head of a dog sent in by J. A. Vicke at Kimbrough for examination for supposed rabes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
THE MORNING RIDE

The lawyer meets his friend. the broker, early in the morning, the lat ter being on horseback. :, the saddle?"
 "Yes (proudly), and for the seventh time, too"-Kasper, Stockholm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
TO INSPECT ROAD
| ARTFF SCALE RECEIVED

Copy of the Alabama local and joint mileage commodity tariff No. l. the first of its kind in which prac- tically all the railroads of Alabama are represented. was received Mon- day by the Alabama public service commission. It contains rates on cotton and clay. products recently or dered by the Alabama commission and applies to all points in the state of Alabama and to Columbus and West Point, Ga. as affecting their rates to and from Alabama points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
GREET NEW YEAR

College boys and girls of Anniston held an enjoyable New Year watch night party at the Alabama hotel, buffet luncheon being served during the evening. The party started at 10 o'clock and continued until l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
CHAMBER DIRECTORS MEETING

A special meeting of the directors of the Senior Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday night to take up an important business matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
GOVERNOR COX TO VISIT

Gov. Charming H. Cox of Massa- chusetts is to visit Montgomery and other Alabama cities early next year, according to information reaching Montgomery. He will be accompanied by his wife. A few days ago the governor announced his retirement from public life at the end of his present term. This announcement, Boston reports say, caused a sensa- ton in Massachusetts and Washing ton political circles.
 Governor Cox, 1t is understood, will refuse to make a public address while in Montgomery. The itinerary calls for visits to Birmingham, Mo- bile and Anniston.. The tour in the south will carry the governor and wife into 13 states and will consume a period of four months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
GAME LAW VIOLATION

Arch Gamble. negro. had the honor of being the first Tallagegian to be arrested for violation of the new game laws. Arch was arrested Fri day afternoon, charged with selling and offering for sale squirrels. He paid $5 and $3.35 costs before Justice w. B. Castleberry. Charges were preferred by W. S. Hurst, game warden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
er Uniform Grades For Fruit And Tru
STATE UNIVERSITY OPEN THURSDAY
Tuscaloosa Odd Fellows To Install New Officers On
 January 8 'a
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l THE AGF-HERALD

The University, which has been closed for the holidays, will resume Thursday and the public schools will open on Wednesday. Most /of the University students who have leen spending their holidays at home will return Wednesday to be on hand for the classes early Thursday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
tTALLADEGA VOTES
 SAFETY MEASURE
New Ordinance Requires All Doors Of Public Houses
 Open Outward

TALLADEGA., Ala.. Dec. 31.-(Spe- cial.)-A safety ordinance. regulating the outward opening of doors to all places of public assemb' 7 in Talla- dega twas unanimously adopted at the meeting of the city commission on Saturday. The ordinance states that 1t shall be unlawful to main tain or conduct doors opening inward in any church, schooI, auditorium or places of similar public gatherings. All doors must open outward.
 Thirty days for the adoption of the ordinance is given for compli .nce with the new ordinance. Violation of the law carries with 1t $100 fine and street sentence may be imposed at the discretion of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
VACATION OVER

Students in the Taliadega city and county schools Saturday were ob- serving the last day of their Christi mas vacation by getting out their school books and brushing off the dust that accumulated in the past ten
 days. Their vacation period Is over and school started Monday morning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
,o,Ns FURNITURE COMPANY

l.. M. Martin. who has been con nected with the Russell Furniture company at Oxford for the past sev- eral years has accepted a position with the George Cater Furnlture company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
oIrITs BOARD OF REVENUE

John c. Shambiin resigned Monday as a member of the county board of revenue to take effect Tuesday. M. P, Pool ore of the county engineers, also announced his retirement Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
NEW STEEL BRIDGE
NEW SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The steel bridge over Foley creek, that the county has been construc- ing. is nearing completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01

county on the plantation of Churchill Marks on the Carter Hill road. where the animals build their dams on the upper reaches of Catoma creek. it was stated Monday by I. T. Quinn, state commissioner of conservation. Some months ago MT. Juinn gave out the information that beavers still existed in Alabama on preserve in the southern part of the state. Since then word has come to him from several other Alabama localities that they can still boast of harboring col onies of the four-footed builders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
RENZoL RATES CUT

Special approval to reduction in rates of benzol and blended gasoline was given Saturday afternoon by the Alabama public service commission, the reduction applying to carload shipments from Birmingham to Greensboro. This reduction Is from 50 cents per hundred to 3015 cents. and becomes effective on one days notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
RAINFALL. Is HEAVY

Probably the heaviest rainfall fell Monday afternoon when the brooks and creeks in this section were put in a flooded state.