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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-06
October Production on

October production in Indiana
amounted to a little less than l.
100000 tons. leaving the total pro
ducuon for the year fa- below that
Of the first ten months OF 1923.
During this period the mines
worked about 30 per cent Of pos
sible working time.
Operators believe during tho
summer that the slack production.
and the resulting reduction Of the
coal reserve throughout tho coun-
try would bring about sharp in
crease in prices this fall Their
hopes have failed Of realization. An
unexpectedly warm October made
It possible for the great mass OF
domestic users 10 get along with
out putting furnaces. stoves and
heating plants into operation. and
unfavorable business conditions
failed to improve as had been
hoped.
Limited production. Httle de-
mand, combined with sharp com
petition from outside coal fields.
all resulted In gloom for the coal
dealer and resulting JOY for the
domestic consumer.
Owing to the fact that the In
diana luminous coal IL not
adapted to long storage in large
quantities. owing to its tendency
toward spontaneous combustion.
there IS no great amount OF coal
IN storage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-06
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-06
Forecast

MOSTLY cloudy tonight and
W1 Friday, possibly showers.
Cooler tonight, much cooler for
Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
SERIOUSLY INJURED

George Stutts, when engaged In re- moving a scaffold from the new home which he had erected, was struck on the head by Q piece of timber Mon- day afternoon and seriously wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
CAPITOL ID SHOW COMEDY THRILLER
'The CIean-Up,' Starring Herbert RaWlinson Attrac-
 ton Today And Thursday

"The Clean Up," the latest idea in photoplays, comes today to the Capitol theatre. H. H. Van Loan, the author, has taken a situation that is farcical! Every development is a fresh laugh, and it is surrounded with a two-fisted, fighting star. working out the tale in thrilling ad- ventures. A "comedy thriller" Is his term for this startling innovation.
 Herbert Rawlinson stars in this new Universal attraction. The main story is built around an eccentric millionaires will, which leaves for- tune to every citizen in village. Wild with money, the villagers stop all work in a mad pursuit Of pleas- ure.
 Crooks, of course. invade the town.
 The most useless citizen in the place, a typical society he-flapper, takes the reins of government, be- comes his fighting self. long con- cealed under the social veneer, and brings the town out of It's daze- Wild automobile dashes, spectacular battles, and other thrilling adven- lures alternate with laughs.
 Claire Adams, whose recent ar- pearance in Legally Dead" was s picture sensation, plays the principal feminine role. Others in the cast are Frank Harrington, remembered as Judge Henderson" in the historic play, Daniel Boone" Claire Ander- son, Herbert Fortier and others of note,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
HENRY STEkEll BERG IS BURIED TUESDAY
Was A Resident Of Bifminehim
 For Past 70 Years

Funeral services for Henry A. sternenberg. age 6s, for the past 70 years . resident)of Birmingham. who died Monday morning at the rosi- dence. 6s31 Second avenue, south, were held at 3 o'clock Tuesday after noon. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery, with Vice in charge.
 Mir. Sternenberg was born Setpem- her 26, 1865, at Chicago, H., the son of Hugo and Agnes (Simon) sternen- berg. As youth, he moved to Gull man county. Ala. with his parents. and later came to Birmingham. His wife, who was Miss Mary Pulls, died a number of years ago.
 He is survived by two sons. Henry A. Sternenberg. IT,. and William Thomas Sternenberg; . daughter, Mrs. Conree Caudle; sister, Mrs. William Pulls, and brother, o. B. Sternenberg, all of Birmingham.
 Funeral services were conducted by Rev. s. A. Ebingvr of St. Johns Evan gelical church. Active pal1bearers were Miles Bradford, W. s. Reynolds, T. c. Bradshaw, G. w. Bridges, J. w. Lambert and Fred Stitch. Honorary: Charlesf Schwend, H. Speaker, John Keith, DIG. Hewlett. W. w. EllarA D. J. Bates, Linneham and Ely Gray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE LYRIC

Patrons H the Lyric theatre have only three more opportunities. the performances today, to see and en- joy the bilf which has been enter taining patrons of the Lyric since Monday afternoon.
 The headliner on the bill is Alex ander & Co.,, presenting "Dixieland to Broadway" There are nine per- formers insthis act, which is said to be unusuan entertaining.
 Comedy Is the thing in the added attraction. as put on by Emily Dar- rell. Late For RehearseP Is what she calls her combination of batter and song. a combination that is said to be filled with entertainment.
 The special feature brings on more comedy, Dave Roth and his sensa- tional dummy dancer. Annie" pro- yidinx it. What he does Is said tu be irimitable, and critics have af- forded him the highest praise for his versatility.
 Rounding out the Dill are Eddie Adafr and Rene Braham In The Bootshop," and the Ballyhoo trio, of- fering their Circus la Petite"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
COLLEGE TO RESUME

UNION SPRINGS. Ala. Jan. 1.-- tSpecial.)--What is said to be the most remarkable meeting of it's kind took place at the Baptist church on Sunday. when the pastor. Dr. B. E Dam. invited represehtatives of some 25 colleges to be present and speak for their alma mater. Although Union Springs is represented by this number in various colleges, but half that number were present to speak.
 The BirminRham-S Southern college was represented by B. D. Dismukes, who discussed the high educ
 qualifications of the faculty, fluence through 75 years of growth and the development of a personal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
ORGANIZE SCOUT TROOP
Civitan Club Sponsors Organization
 Of Marion Boys

MARION, Ala, Jan. 1.-(SpeciaL)- , The boys of Marion are being or Eanized into two Scout troops with the Civitan club of Marion standing as sponsor. Troop No. will be un- der. a committee of Civilians com sposed of Irby>Pope. Dewitt K Mason and William L. HogHe. They have elected Prof. J. P. Robinson. teacher of vocational agriculture Of Perry County High school as scoutmaster, Troop No. 2 is under the coutrol of the following Civilians: I. M. Moore. George F. Marshall and Lawrence P. Howze and they have elected Prof. R. w! Youngblood, teacher of science in Perry County High school, as scoutmaster. A. F. ArmStrong has provided a house In which they can hold their meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
THE ERRINC WIFE AND MOTHER

is the woman who sacrifices her health and consequent happiness to her ambition. We all know such women-anxious that their homes shall be kept immediately neat and attractive and their children well dressed they overdo and soon bring on some, feminine ailment which Is evidenced by nervousness, irritabiiity. headaches, backache and other aches and pains attending such ills. Every woman should remember that the most successful remedy for such con- ditions is Lydia F. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound which for fifty years has been restoring women to health, strength and happiness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
CROSS FUNERAL HELD
Pioneer Troy Citizen And Confederate
 Veteran Succusnbs

TROY, Ala. Jan. 1.-(Special Lease d Wire. 1.-The funeral of W. H. Cross took place Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs Maude Skinner, on Montgomery street. The services were conducted by pr. C.: z. Daniels and Dr. W. P. Hurt of the3 Methodist church, ot which MT Cross was a consistent member. pr. c. B. Arendale of the First Baptist church assisted in the services. ME. Cross was born at Hick- ory Grove. Ala. April 27, 1888, and would have been S6 years old next April. Mir. Cross took an active part inthe Civil war, enlisting in Company B Fourtheenth Alabama infantry.
 MT. Cross is survived by two halt brothers, James c. Cross of Mont gomery and J. P. Cross of Texas, and by six. daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Cowart. Mrs Maude Skinner, Mrs Willie Williams, Mrs. J.. D. Kersh and Misses Jennie and Bettie Cross and 17 grandchildren and three great grand children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
LADIES ENTERTAIN

ters' union of Muscle Shoals district entertained their husbands/ and
 friends last night at the Nitrate club
 at Plant No. 3. Senator HutsonS of Morgan county spoke on the subject of organized labor. Attorney J. H.
 Peach of Sheffield; Rev. L. c. Sturdi- want and O, B. Wade, secretary of the
 union. were the other speakers of the
 occasion. About 800 guestss attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
AGED CITIZEN DIES

GOODWATER. Ala, Jan. 1.-(Spe-
 cial.)-News of the death of J. Nj
 Speer. better known as Uncle Mint Speer, reached here Saturday after noon. Deceased was S9 years of age, was a Mason and communicant of the Methodist church.
 Deceased Is survived by two sons |J. S. Speer- of Weogufka and J. NJ. Speer, Jr.. of Montgomery, and one daughter, Mrs, Bettie Nivens, of
 Gantts' Quarry Ala. Interment took place at Weogufka Methodist church. Deceased was a member of the Thirty-fourth Confederate infantry and rendered valiant services for the
 south in the army as well as in civil life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
AT LOEW,s BIJoU

Movie fans are finding some real entertainment at Loew's Bijou this week in the premier Metro produc- tion of Held To Answer" based on the gripping story of Peter Clark IMacFarlane and starring House Peters. The headline vaudeville off, fering, Little Cinderella" a musical comedy in two scenes, Is also receiv- ing enthusiastic applause at every performance and proved quite a feature at New Years D y four per- formances. Another outstanding act Is that Of Harry Adler and Rose Dun- bar in Laughter AS You Like It." and other acts of merit include the unique comedy. Watch The Walk" .by sToney and George Florenz, as well as real musical act by George and Lily Garden. and & terpsichoren ffovely by the trio. Russo, Ties and Russo in Dances From A to c."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
TO HOVE TO DISTRICT

!. R. Carman. inspector in the Ford plant 1t Detroit for the past five years. is . visitor to this district. MT. Carman bears such a strong fe- seinblance to the Detroit manufac- turer that his fellow workmen greet him every morning with, Hello, Henry" MT. Carman is the owner of 25 acres of land near Nitrate Plant No. 2. He says it is his Intention to return north and dispose of his prop erty there. returning to this district at an early date to make his home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
SEVERAL MOVE

b H. Brassell4 will move his family from Montgomery to Troy imm ediate- ly and they will occupy the residence on Brundidge street recently vacated by MT. and Mrs. Frank Hafgis who have moved to the Turner residence on South Three Notch street. T. E. Murphree has moved from the Carroll Mercantile company store to the of flee on the east side of Court suare, formerly occupied by Mrs. Bettie NJ Boyd. Mrs. Boyd has moved her busi- ness to the Thomas Cafe building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
MANY TAXES PAID

The last day of the old year was a busy one at the office of West Whiteside at the county court house, more than s100,00o in cash and checks having been paid into the treasury of the state on that day. Announcement that corporation taxes would not become delinquent until after January 16 has been made by the county tax collector, who expects the first two weeks of the year to be one of the busiest Nn this department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
RETuRNS TO NEST

Paul J. Brown, district manager of one of the nationally known to- bacco companies, has returned to the midwest after spending the holidays with his parents Mir. and Mrs. Frank Brown, here.- MT. Brown entered the employ of his company hardly more than two years ago. but has rapidly forged ahead and now has A respon- sible position as district sales man aged in the midwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
lHhRTsEL[E;ERECTs
 .sIx NEW STORES
Many Other Evidences 0t Progress Shown During
 Year 1923
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD


 The continued growth and devel- sopment of this little city has been continuous throughout the whole year just closed. Many comodious dwelling houses have been erected, and are all occupied. Six new brick and stone business houses have been completed and will be occupied by the first of the year. The city has constructed a number of new streets and put in sidewalks in portions of the city heretofore not reached by them. There is a strong probability that the Alabama Water company, which was given a franchise to op- serate here, will begin operations shortly. With an adequate system fof water works such as the above icompany proposes to put into oper- .atfon at this point, this city will take ther place along with the more pro- gressive municipalities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
ATTALLA ROTARY CL | B ORGANIZED Starts Off With 0. D. DuPre As President And Six
 teen Members

9s ATTALLA, Ala, Jan. 1.--(Special.) ) Is to have a Rotary club in the next few days, according to a telegram received Saturday from Dis- trict Governor Dix of International Rotary, whose headquarters are at Mobile. His telegram stated that a charter had been granted and that the preliminary plans that had been under way for several weeks could now be perfected.
 The club starts off with a charter membership of 16 members, composed of some of the leading business and professional men of Attalla. The initial meeting will be held fin the next few days.twhen several out-of. town Rotarians will be guests of the local club, 1t is said.
 The organizing committee has named the following officials to serve for the first term: o. D. DuPre, president: R. O. Noojin, vice presi- dent; c. R. Shepherd, treasurer; A. R. Allison, secretary, and J. H. Wood, seargeant-at-arms.
 The officials. together with Wiley Afford and Dr. John P. Stewart, con- stitute the first board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
NEW HOTEL OPENS

The Tea Kettle Inn is the name of new hotel, which will be thrown open to the public on January l. The hotel will be operated by Mrs. W. l.. Lowrey and will be located in the Hammond building on Fourth street and Fifth avenue. The hotel will have 16 modern rooms and will fill & long, needed want here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
DELEGATE Is CHOSEN

Albert LindsIey of the First Bap- tist church here has been chosen by the program committee to represent Alabama at the annual meeting of the Southside conference of the Bap- tist organized Bible classes to be held in Atlanta January Is to IF. Every phase of Sunday school work will be discussed at the session,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
M. L. GAINES

HEFLIN, Ala, Jan. 1.-(Special,)-
 The funeral and burial of M. L.
 Gaines, 77 years old, and a pioneer citizen of Cleburne county, occurred
 at Al Monday afternoon. The ser-
 vices were in charge of Revs. W. M. Bar rand A. T. Warmack. The de- ceased Is survived by the following children: A. J. and Thomas Gaines of Boaz; A. M, J. A. and l.. L. Gaines: Mrs. F. D. Myers, Mrs. William Prich-
 ard and J. T. Dougherty. all of the Ali community
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
RETInEs FROM FIRM

+. l.. Sherrill, senior member or the firm of Poole -Sherrill company. announced that on January l he will retire from the above firm and will devote his entire attention to his brokerage bl siness, which he has had here for a number of years. He will have a modern office in the new building soon to be occupied by Poole -Sherrill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
PARTY LEADER RETURNS

John J. Stephens, a well-known po- litical leader and member of the state republican executive committee from the Seventh Congressional district, returned from Birmingham, Saturday night, where he attended a meeting of the committee. MT. Stephens was present and voted for the resolution, introduced by Chas. B. Kennamer of Marshall county authorizing the se- lection of delegates to the national republican convention by district and state convention. instead of selecting them by a statewide primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
ATTENDS FATHERS FUNERAL

O. J. Southworth, father of E. A. Southworth, of Bright Drug com- pany, died Tuesday at his home in Blytheville, Ark, according to mes-
 sages reaching his son Tuesday. Mir. lSouthworth left Birmingham at noon
 Tuesday to attend the funeral, which
 will be held at the nome. '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
NEW STORE OPENS

Brair's Cash Store is being en- larged and will be completed by the first of the year. Messrs, Gibson and Vest will open dry goods busi- ness in the Alexander building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
BUSINESS CHANGES MADE

Messrs. Johnson, Winton and WIZ sone will open a feed and grocery business on west Main street. G. .. Graves. in the general insurance business, will have John T. Kyle with him as a partner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
IGNORED BY FRATERNITY

George Grant of Troy was elected
 to the office of supreme secretary
 of the Phi Kappa Phi at the recent convention held in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
OBSERVE QUIET NEW YEAR

New Year's Day was observed quietly in Albany and Decatur. The Louisville and Nashville shops were not in operation and several other industries closed for the day. The post offices and banks also were ob- serving a holiday. while business in court circles was somewhat slowed up. Most of the retail business houses however, remained open throughout the day. Theatres, which offered special New Year programs, reported large crowds at matinee and evening performances. The annual New Years ball began shortly after 5 o'clock. the young men of the Twin Cities being hosts to large part of the dancing contingent of north Ala bama. The Capstone Five from the University of Alabama provided the music. New Years Eve also was quietly observed. Many watch parties were held over the cities, but the noisy acclaim which formerly well comed the advent of the New Year was largely absent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
MRS. ID. HAYNES

The remains of Mrs. D. Haynes. former Anniston woman. who died several days ago in Arizona, where she had gone a couple of years ago in search of health, reached Annis- ton at noon Tuesday Funeral ser vices will be held for Mrs. Haynes at the West End Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at o'clock by Rev. L. N. Claxton. with burial at the Methodist cemetery at Eulaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
FLORENCE CHAMBER
 ELECTS NEW : HEADS
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU l
 THE AGE.HERALD

.TROHcnce, zshss VT |, v
 @ The newly elected directrs of the Florence Chamber of Commerce, at their meeting this, morning, elected Sam c. Harlan of the Florence Wagon Works as the president of the civic body for 1924 and Miles W. Darby of the Cherry Cotton Mills as vice presi- dent. The ballots of the membership. counted last night. showed that the new directorate elected was Miles W. Darby Judge J. F. Koonce, W. H. Mitchell, c. W. Ashcraft. H. P. Lucas. H. A. Bradshaw and Sam c. Harlan. At the directors meeting this morn- ing, they voted to cooperate with the American Legion in the promotion of community dinner, to be held at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
JOINS THEATRE

W B. Allen, manager of the Scenic treetre here TOT some time. has asso- eiated with him recently in the busi- ness H. E. Nichols, .well-known citi- zen of I1artseiie, selling him an in- tefeSt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
BOY SCOUT WORK

! The Boy Scout movement started here two weeks ago with Sergeant Ollie Finn as scoutmaSter, The ameeting was held !n the city hall swith g members enrolling, from which four patrols were formed, eagle patrol, beaver patrol. tiger pa- trol and wild cat patrol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
INTEREST IN HIRAM

Much enthusiasm was manifest to- day among local republicans at the definite announcement that Hiram Johnson had entered the primary lists for the purpose of capturing the republican delegates from Ala bama. Mir. Johnson sist exceedingly popular with republicans in this dis trict, and, as he is to make several speeches in Alabama during the early spring, 1t is being freely predicted that he will get a large number of the 10000 republican votes in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
TO ERECT SERVICE STATION

The Standard Oil company will in the near future erect a modern serv- ice station on the property recently acquired from C. c. DoseS fronting on the Bee Line highway Aeading out of town,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
INSTALL SERVICE STATION

s Messrs, Puryear and Thompson are
 installing service station to be known as "The Three Way Station, 1t is situated at the intersection Of the Bee Line highway, Railroad and Short streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
COURT IS ORCANIZED

Federal court was organized here Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Judge W. I. Grubb of Birmingham, presiding. The grand jury is also in session. Judge Grubb was accom- panied to Tuscaloosa by court offi- cials of Birmingham. The criminal docket wall called first and wednes- day the civil cases will be heard. Only a two-day session of the court is expected to be held here this time,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
STORM CRIPPLEs SERVICE

Between 70 and 75 telephones Tn Florence were put out of commission l by the storm yesterday afternoon The cable serving Walnut, Poplar and part of Gerry street became water logged, and the phones in those sec tions of the city were put out of use.
 Linemen worked until a late hour
 last night, and at noon today report
 ed that only 10 stations were still out of commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
COUNCIL TO MEET

The Decatur city council hold its regular meeting Thursday eve ming, the regular meeting date of that body. It will be the first session supreme court holding invalid the Albany-Decatur merger bill. One of the principal items of business ex- pected to receive the attention of the aldermen will be the license schedule for the current year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
FIRM CHANGES NAME

Several years ago, there was a firm of lawyers in this district known as Almon, Andrews and Peach The senior member of the firm, Judge Ed B. Almon. went to Congress, where he still represents the district of Ala bama. Beginning with 1924. the firm name is Andrews and Almon, the new member of the firm being Clop- per Almon, son of the former mem Der of the firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
DIR. STEELE TO BE PASTOR

Official confirmation of the pre- viously published report that Dr. Samuel A. Steele, noted lecturer of the Methodist church, would come here to succeed the late Dr. James Methodist church of Decatur, was given Tuesday by pr. W. P. McGIawn. presiding elder of this district. pr. Steele's home is in Mansfield, La. He has delivered lectures in many cities of the south and other sections of the nation and is widely known as 6 pulpit orator. pr. McGlawn made public the confirmation following re- cepit of message from Bishop Candler stating that Dr. Steele had accepted the conference appointment. Rev. Duncan died suddenly at his home here two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
HOLD SERVICE FOR KINNEY

Funeral services were held Tues day for Prof. H. 2. Kinney, we'll known local musician. who died Mon day evening following an attack of acute indigestion. The body will De conveyed to Birmingham and thence to Opelika, the old home of Mrs. Kinney. for .interment. Professor Kinney at the time of his death was member of the Princess theatre orchestra. He had taught piano here for many years.