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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
PROFESSORS WRITE
 BOOKS AND STORIES
University Man Writes Textbook
 On Composition

UNIVERSITY. Ala, Oct. 25.-- Especial. .)-Professo Carl Garner of the English department of the Univer- sity of Alabama has just completed an extensive textbook, "A Textbook on English Composition" which will be published by the Johnson company of Richmond in the spring. Two of Pro- lessor Carmer's more recent poems, "Burnehilde," and Evening Freezes, were published in the NOmad.
 A Danish translation of 'The Phan- tom ModeT a story by Professor E. Hudson Strode, also of the university English department, will appear soon in the Copenhagen Illustrated Journal. This will be followed by translation of MT. Strode's 'The Poor Peacock WO- man." which was published in HOl- lands Magazine. Mir. Strode's stories have appeared from time to time in London magazines and several of his poems will be published in the Book man.
 Favorable criticism is greeting Con scription and Conflict in the COnfed- eracy," a historical sidelight by Pro- lessor Albert B. Moore, head of the history department at the CapstOne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MUST PAY
 TAXES IS RULING
Question Arises In Connection
 With Selma Exhibit

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 25.-(Special Leased Wire.) = Judge Watkins Vaughan, judge of probate, has re ceived a copy of the ruling of HarwelI G. Davis, on the subject of license tax on fairs. According to this ruling all county fairs, street fairs, street carni- vals and other like exhibitions are sub ject to state and county tax.
 This question arose in connection with Tax Collector ". B. Moore levy ing a tax against the Dallas county fair at the close of the fair here last week. Formerly these exhibitions had been exempted from taxation but by an oversight, it is thought, this clause was omitted from the present revised code.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
DRUGS EXCITE THE KIDNEYS,
 DRINK WATER
Take Salts at First Sign of Bladder Irritation or
 Backache

The American men and women must guard constantly against kidney trouble because we often eat too much rich food. Our blood is filled with acids which the kidneys strive to filter out; they W, ken from overwork, be- come sluggish, the affirmative tissues clog and the result is kidney trouble, bladder weakness and a general de- cline in health.
 When your kidneys feel like Jumps of lead; your back hurts or the urine is cloudy, full of sediment, or you are obliged to seek relief two or three times during the night; if you suffer with sick headache, or dizzy, nervous spells, acid stomach, or if you have rheumatism when the weather is bad begin drinking lots of good soft water and get from your pharmacist about four ounces of lad Salts. Take a tablespoonful in a glass of water be- fore breakfast for a few days and your kidneys may then act fine.
 This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, com bined with lithia, and has been used for years to help flush and stimulate clogged kidneys, to neutralize the acids in the system so they no longer are source of irritation, thus often reliev- ing bladder disorders.
 lad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in- jure, makes a delightful effervescent Whitewater drink and belongs in every home, because nobody can make mis- take by having a good kidney flushing any time. By all means have your physician examine your kidneys at least twice a yeaF.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MAIL CARRIER ENDS OWN LIFE
 AT .GREENVILLE
Came Out Second In Race <, For Crenshaw Sheriff
 Last Spring

's;N GREENvILLE, Ala, Oct. 25.- Especial. )-John Hawkins, a local star route mail carrier killed himself with a shot gun at his home Thursday night. Hawkins had left his home during the day for a business trip to Luverne and returned home close to 9 o'clock Upon his return, he wrote letter telling his wife that it was to an insurance com pany. However, he tore the letter up and threw it into a fire place, and asked his wife for his gun and some shells stating to her that he was go- ing hunting the next morning and that he wanted to go to the barn and clean the gun. Soon after he left the house the report of the gun was heard and upon investigation the lifeless form of Hawkins was found in the back yard. . The fragments of the note were put Ftogether and it was directed to his wife stating that business perplexities, sand other things caused him to leave her in this way, making an apology for so doing.
 He is survived by his wife and many relatives in Crenshaw county from whence he came to Greenville sev- eral months ago.
 The body was sent to Crenshaw coun- ty today for interment.
 He was well known all over Butler and Crenshaw counties and had hosts of friends. He made a race for sher- if of Crenshaw county in the last dem ocratic primary and was the second man in the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
IF SKIN BREAKS OUT AND ITCHES
 APPLY SULPHUR

Just the moment you apply Mentho- Sulphur to an itching, burning or broken out skin, the itching stops and healing begins, says noted skin spe- cialist. This sulphur preparation, made into pleasant cold cream, gives such a quick relief, even to fiery ec- zenaa, that nothing has ever been found to take its place.
 Because of it's germ-destroying prop. critics, it quickly subdues the itching cools the irritation and heals the ec- zema right up, having clear, smooth skin in place of ugly eruptions, rash, pimples or roughness.
 You do not have to wait for improve ment. It quickly shows. You can get little jar of Rowles Mentho-Sulphur at any drug store.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

MOULTON, Ala, Oct. 25.-(spe- ciaD-A unique form of cooperation is being carried out by the school pa irons of Chalybeate school district in Lawrence county. For several years the trustees headed by H. l.. Clark who has served many years, have made efforts to build up their school from one teacher to four. The district tax amounts to but little and has made it difficult to extend the term beyond the five months afforded by county funds.
 This year nine men pledged them selves to grow an acre of cotton each for the benefit of the school and to assist in the cultivation of common patch which in itself will yield per haps one and one-half bales. The nine acres will average around one-half bale each. The cotton is all to be sold and after the cost of ginning is subtracted from the proceeds of sales, the amount is being placed to the credit of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
|GADSDEV PASTOR.
 IFS LOSER IN SUIT FOR S10,0OO LIBEL
Name Of Woman Figures Tn Action Against His .s BrOther-In-Law
fGadsden Bureaal. ]

GADSDEN, Ala, Oct. 25.--Rey. A. E. Cargile, pastor of the Advent Chris. tian church here, lost his $10,O00 libel suit against his brother-in-law, Rev Luther J. Troxell, Advent pastor at Bridgeport, and Policeman H. A.. Wise of Gadsden. A jury in the circuit court late Saturday found for .the de feniant. The jury was given the case shSftly before noon MT. Cargile was suing to vindicate his reputation as n minister of the gospel, charging the cir, cu1ation of written statement to the effect that a Gadsden policeman had caught him with woman in a parked automobile in gravel pit last April at 10 30 at night. Mr. Carglle admitted on the stand that he was out with the woman, but denied the car was parked or that police chased" him, as the abatement is alleged to have charged. The woman is suing her husband for a divorce and he has filed a cross bill in which he mentioned the alleged gravel p:t incident as a part of his ground for divorce, 1t is declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
Farmers Grow Acre Each
 In Cotton To Aid School

school which will have its term extended at least two months. /
 The nine men thus cooperating are R. l.. Clark and J. L. Anderson, trus- tees, B. J. Cahela, J. W. Cole, l.. s. Thrasher, Ray Morris, Hubbard Morris and T. R. Smith and Henry Bobo, the last named being one armed man. The faculty for the year is composed of Clarence Gillespie, principal, Clark Thrasher and Miss Zane Shelton, in termediate work, and Mrs. Ida Ducall primary teacher.
 The school opened Monday with a good attendance of pupils, patrons and out-of-the-district visitors. s. L. Nor TOW county agent and editor, c. c. Horton of Courtland were present and made addresses. Earl M. Hodson, county superintendent of education was also present. The county agent has a large club of boys in the neighborhood and a number of variety patches of cotton and other farm products among the patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
nEWEY HENLEY HELD

Dewey Henley, twenty-two years old, was arrested by Sheriff Cobb in Shef- field Saturday morning and lodged in Colbert county jail at Tuscumbia at the request of Boonville, Miss, author ities, who claim that Henley had es- caped from jail in that city, where he was held on charges of assaulting a young girl. County officials stated to- day that Henley would be held In jail at Tuscumbia pending the outcome of charges against him in connection with the theft of an automobile belonging to W. c. Rowland, after which he would be turned over to Mississippi officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
STAND FATHERS TO BURN BOOKS ON MODERNISM
(Gadsdesi Bureau

rADSDEN, Ala, Oct. 25.-Fun-' yr damentalists among the negroes
 of Gadsden, Attalla and Ala bama City will have their innings when they gather on the Mt. Zion church lawn at Attalla Sunday aft ernoon at make bonfire of certain fnodernist books which are said to teach that there is no such thing as sseternal and conscious torture." ]" Pastors of white Methodist and Bap-i tist churches of Attalla are to make addresses at this unique ceremony. Somebody recently sold many books to negroes of the three cities that teach there is no actual hell. The public has been invited to the "burn- ing'' and 1t. is said nearly every negro church in the district will be represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MORGAN COUNTY TO HOLD FAIRS.
Number Of Community Events Are Scheduled
 By Citizens
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Oct. 25. Citizens of several communities of MOr- gan county are holding or planning to hold a number of community fairs. One such fair has just closed at Woodland Mills and another at Florette. At the Woodland Mills fair the Morgan county health unit and educational forces of the county did much to make it sue cess. One of the principal speakers at this fair was Miss Floriene Mueller, county health nurse, assigned to special work in the homes and among the moth CTS. At this fair Professor Barnwell and Mrs. Bates of the local school did much for its success. The principal ed ucational address was by Prof. J. H. Ridele of Hartselle, and an address on farming was made by J. c. Ford, Nor gan county farm agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
Waited Till the Cows
 Came Home

q am indeed glad to write you this letter. I was a terrible sufferer from gases in the stomach and collie at Jacks. The specialist, our family doc tor sent me to in Philadelphia, gave me no relief, although took his medi- cine till the cows came home. He finally said would have to be oper- ated. Luckily I heard of Mayr's Won derful Remedy then, and although it is now three years since took course of it, I have never had a symptom of my old trouble since." It is a simple, harmless preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the inflammation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ailments, includi g appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. At all druggists. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
TIJSCAL0OSAFAR
 OPENS TUESDAY
Fine Tents With Immense Floor Space Already
 Erected
tTuscaIoosa Bureau.)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Oct. 25.-Five tents with approximately eighteen thou sand square feet of floor space were erected today for the Tuscaloosa county fair October 2S-31 and final arrange ments made for the biggest fair here since the reorganization of the associa- tion five years ago.. Eight communi- ties have arranged for representation by home demonstration clubs and grow ing products.
 Cattle belonging to the Alabama In sane hospital and over 700 poultry ex- hibits have been booked. Tuscaloosa civic clubs will entertain at luncheon on each day of the fair as follows |: Rotary club, Tuesday; Kiwanis club, Wednesday; Exchange, Thursday 1; Lions, Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
TO MEET TTNDERXVOOD

FLORENCE, Ala, Oct. 25.-Di- rectors of the Florence chamber of com merce have selected c. W. Ashcraft, W. H. Mitchell and Henry Bradshaw as a committee to meet with Senator Oscar w. Underwood in Birmingham at an early date to discuss the Muscle Shoals situation and to compare plans on steps to be taken by people of this city in view of the recent withdrawal by Henry Ford of hsi bid for the waterpower plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
RANK WINS DECISION

The Selma Bank and Trust company has gained its contention against the Alabama Traction company, according to a decision of Judge o. Kyle, The claim of the Selma concern was that street assessment bonds held by it against the traction company are legal and valid. It is said the traction com pany will appeal the case to the state supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MOULD ANNEX sUBURBs

The Civitan club has taken up the project to annex east and north Gads- den and thereby add about 4,O00 pop ulation to Gadsden. Committees have Leen named to get up data and informa- ton concerning the two suburbs, also as to legal requirements should the peo- lie want to carry the project through. Some opposition developed among the Civilians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
HEADS FRATERNITY

Silly Hunter, Townley, was elected president of the Tau Kappa Alpha hon orary debating fraternity at the cleo tiOn of officers last week when two new members were initiated. Cleveland Perry, Greenville, and Grover c. BOner, Tuscaloosa, the two new members, were elected vice president and secretary. Tau Kappa Alpha, national Organiza- .tion, limits its membership to men who have represented a college in an inter college debate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
HEALING CREAM IS QUICK RELIEF
 FOR HEAD COLDS

Colds and catarrh yield like magic to soothing, healing antiseptic cream that penetrates through every air pas sage and relieves swollen, inflamed membranes of nose and throat. Your clogged nostrils open right up and you can breathe freely. Hawking and snuffling stop. Don't stay stuffed up and miserable.
 Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist. Apply little in the nostrils and get instant relief. Millions endorse this remedy known for more than fifty years.- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
iCrHURCH OFFICIALS NAMED

Dr. NJ. T. Hughes Friday nlgnt was elected superintendent of the First Methodist church Sunday school, s,lc- ceeding E. T. Murphy. The fourth quarterly conference also elected W. F. White, recording secretary of the board of stewards, J. w. Penn, district trustee, and E. T. Murphy lay leader. A. NJ Rattray and Otis Green were elected stewards. Officers reported that all connectional claims had been col lected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MGLAWN HONORED

At a largely attended meeting of the membership of the Central Methodist church Friday night, glowing tributes were paid to Dr. W. P. McGlawn, retir- ing presiding elder of the Decatur dis trict, by the following speakers: Dr. J. l.. Gunter, Judge L. F. Troup, A. C.. Patterson of Montgomery, formerly a member of the Central Methodist church; Dr. F. L. Goodwin and Dr. James D. Hunter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
E c Z E M A
 CAN BE CURED

Write me today and will send you a free trial of my mild, soothing, guar anteed treatment that will prove it. Stops the itching and heals permanent ly. Send no money-just write me that is all you have to do. Address Dr.. Cannaday, Eczema Specialist, 667 Park Square, 'Sedalia, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
HOME DAMAGED
Greensboro Fire Caused By Defective
 Flue '

GREENSBORO, Ala, Oct. 25.- Especial. )-Fire at noon today partially destroyed the large two story residence of Kit Gewin, former United States marshal of the southern district. The entire upper story was burned, and the lower damaged by fire and water. It i4 supposed that the fire came from a defective flue.
 That the entire house, as well as the whole block, did not burn was owing en- tirely to the heroic efforts of the vol unteer fire company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
PLAN TRAINING .COURSE

Alabama Avenue Presbyterian church. following the meeting of the Sunday school workers council some weeks ago, is planning for an intensive teachers training course to be held at an early date. A committee was appointed to form the plans. Mrs. George Cheek, wife of the pastor and prominent in the work of the church, has been appointed instructor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
TOWN OFFICIALS NAMED

The council of the town of Muscle Shoals at a meeting Friday night elect ed the following officers for the ensu- ing term: T. J. Evans, city engineer i; Harry Sevier, city clerk; Will Nor more, chief of police; Mir. Sockwell, po- liceman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
BUSINESS RUSHING

Saturday was one of the busiest days in the history of the Twin Cities. Farm CTS, cotton dealers and cotton ginners were especially busy. The gin of the Home Oil mill has been forced to go on q night shift, having already taken care of thirteen hundred bales of cotton for the season. Other local gins have taken care of about an equal number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
OFFICERS SLATED

It is reported that the city council has decided to cut off two policemen and two firemen to reduce expenses in the limits of receipts. Every department is to using the pruning knife until the budget now being made up balaHces. The reduction in the police and fire de- partments were to be made Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
STUDY SHAKESPEARE

ALTOONA, Ala, Oct. 25.-(Specia) The senior second class of the Altoona high school presented very fine pro- gram on Shakespeare in chapel this week. Miss Addie Ruth Rickles gave an interesting sketch of the life of Shakespeare as the first number of the program. She was followed by Miss Ruth Cain, who gave in detail the land of Shakesneare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
BAPTIST REVIVAL ENDS >Ensley Pastor Holds Meeting Al
 Clant0n

CHAMPION, Ala, Oct. 24.-(Special) A ten day service of meetings at the Baptist church closed last night. It was largely attended throughout. Fifty additions were made to the church Dr. David M. Gardner, pastor of the First Baptist church at Ensley, did the preaching. +
 Members of the K. K. K. of Clanton quietly presented him with six new 10 dollar bills as a token of their ap- preciation of the good the meeting did in the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
nEMOLAYS ELECT

The university chapter of the DeMo- lays have elected the following officers for the year: Trevelyn Davis, Fort Da- wis, president; Merle E. Smith, Bir- mingham, vice president; B. l.. Byrd, secretary-treasurer; Hubert Scr1ggs, Birmingham, corresponding secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MAILMAN HELD

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 25.-Howard Kelly, 21, roundhouse employe of the G., M. & N. road, was held to the grand jury under $750 bond today on charge of assault to murder. Charles H. Scott, roundhouse foreman for the railroad, tes- tified that he discharged Scott on Octo- Der 17 last and that Kelly threatened and then fired two shots at him. Scott was corroborated as to the charge by other witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
URGED TO JOIN BUREAU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Oct. 25.-Cot- ton growers were urged by J. s. Yerby, president of the farm bureau, to join the farm bureau cotton marketing asso- citation when growers met Saturday morning on the local cotton situation. Another solution suggested was the hir- ing of license grader and weigher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
GRAND JURY ADJOURNS

GOODWATER, Ala, Oct. 25.- Especial. )-The grand jury of the Coosa county circuit court adjourned after competing its work for the week, returning twenty-five indictments, which is about double the usual num- Der of bills returned. The criminal docket will be taken up next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
ATTENn CONFERENCE

Over hundred Baptists, students at the university, are atendting the Baptist student conference at Judson college at Marion. A quartet and trio of student singers accompanied the del egation which left Friday in automo- biIes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
TREW FUNERAL SET

Funeral services for P. A. Trew, 47, we'll known local citizen, who fell dead late Friday, will be held Sunday after noon at 8 o'clock with interment in the city cemetery His widow and seven children survive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
NEGRO SLAYER
 CETS2O YEARS General Stewart Tried For Murder Of Young
 White Man
fM,,sela Shoals Bureau.l

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Oct. 25.-Gen- eral Stewart, negro, today was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to serve twenty-five years for the killing of Paul Pullen, young white man. near Stevenson Hollow last June. The jury was out but q short time be- fore the verdict was returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
COuRT ADJOURNS

Judge W. c. Lowe, presiding judge of the Hartselle division of the Morgan county court has adjourned that court after disposing of a large number of cases during the week. The Hartselle court is expected to convene again early in December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
HTyRT IN FAIL

J. c. BeatGnbaugh, carpenter, is in the hospital as the result of serious injuries received in a fall from the roof of the Christian church. The scaf- fling broke. throwing Beatenbaugh a distance of ,25 feet. A bundle of shin yles fell on him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
COURT TO OPEN

The Morgan county circuit court will open Nov. with Judge o. Kyle pre- siding. Most of the sessions of the court are to be occupied with civil cases, only one capital case being dock eted, officials state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
PLAN JOINT MEETING

The University Commerce club and the junior chamber of commerce will hold a. joint banquet November 12 at Tuscaloosa. Birmingham business men and Tuscaloosa alumni will make talks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
m MAMIE OEETCERS

The Etowah County Tuberculosis as- sociation is scheduled to elect officers at it's annual meeting Tuesday. Other features will be addresses and reports by officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
RAIlY ARRIVES

The body of Mrs. Euena Carnes, d prominent Attalla woman, who died while living in 0deli, Texas, arrived at Attnlla Saturday morning and the funer- alwil be beld Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
m nRnAIN DRAGONS

Next Sunday the Central Baptist church will ordain the following new deacons w. P. Carter, K. o. Richard son, E. NJ. Lee, L. R. Day, D. M. Crow and Charles II. Eyster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MAY GRAVEL STREETS

? CAMDEN, Ala, Oct 25.-(Special.)
 Walter Afford, new mayor, has taken
 up the question of gravelling all streets of town. Work already being under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
HOME BURNS

TROY, Ala, Oct. 25.-(Special. l-- The home of Ben Goodson in Brundige Heights was burned to the ground Thursday night about nine o'clock, while the family was attending the Pike County fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
CROP YIELD SMALL

GOODWATEFi, Ala, Oct. 25.-(Spe- cial)-Cotton picking is about over. The yield of cotton will be smaller in this section than anticipated a month ago. Corn is being gathered and the produc- tion will be less than half normal crop, and this especially true of upland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

lips, notary public and ex officio jus tice of the peace of Precinct z, Cham hers county, Lanett, Ala. H. w. Smallwood, Lanett, Ala, constable of Precinct F, Chambers county.
 Notary public
 Miss Marie PlemOns, Ensley, Martha S. Templeton, Birmingham, W. F. Holmes, Birmingham, J. A. Huey, En- terprfse.