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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

tons and tests of his profession and
held his seniority until the very end.
Mr.. Geer began railroading in April,
1854, on the Buffalo & Erie railroad
as water boy on a wood train. Before
long he had worked himself up to
the position of fireman of a switch
engine. In 1857 he entered the SER
vice of the Michigan Central as FIRE
man. In 1860 Mr.. Geer last his first
vote, for Abraham Lincoln. and in
1861 he followed his convictions and
enlisted in the Third Michigan caval.
~. At the close of the Civil war he
was mustered out as first sergeant
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

was proclaimed the oldest Elk In the
Treasure state.
An obituary notice, appearing in
the Daily Arcadian, of April "a, which
was received in Bozeman yesterday
by Mrs. Ned Geer from her husband,
follows:
"Mr. Geer came to Arcadia two
years ago. He had retired from active
service on the Northern Pacific rail
road at the age of 80, said to have
been the Oldest man then running q
steel horse. Despite his advanced
years, he at that time passed witt
high rank the most exacting examins
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

and resumed his place on the Michi-
gan Central. In 1868 he ventured
forth to secure an acquaintance with
other lines and other parts of the
country. He worked for the Union
Pacific and other western and south
ern lines, until on June 20, 1854, he
secured a position on the Montana
division of the Northern Pacific where
ne continued in active service until
September 10, 1922.
in church affairs Mr.. Geer was
long prominent. having served as a
~vestryman of St Andrews Episcopal
church at Livingston for II YEAR
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Geer were married fifty
two years ago, and had lived an ideal
life OF welded happiness. Their beau
tful home on Duarte road, built by
themselves and perfect in all the ar
tistry of Southern California home
places during their short stay in Ar
cadia, is a monument to their declin-
ing years and the harmony of their
long life together"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30
PIONEER ENGINEER
CALLED BY DEATH

Continued from page One)
years. He was also said to have been
asss of the three oldest railroad en-
sineers in the entire United States.
Me a one of the first locomotives
Sat came into Livingston in 1883
wneu the road was being constructed
Ehrough Montana.
He wss a charter member OF q
r5vingston Lodge of Elks, and wher
e1.e Grand Lodge of that organization
x,et in Boxeman some years ago. NJ
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

County S~upennIel ~
and her deputy,
were visiting schools "a
and Springhill distr'~/
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30
OWNER GETS BACnnole

CONTINUED Fro" -
Der Of nOn-Rego'
securities that "ei'
to their rightfuI
, been destroyed o. .5g
| erwise disposed o. y
will probably never
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

James Walker, of the Walker se--
Element, spent a few hours in Boze-
man attending to business the other
day.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

your snare ~ t-.,,
values, extra . IN w;n
be put "H, so V en-
shO" you the courtar
that has been -ra5
you before. Cone IN
and see Us WI. N
tOWn-make r sIs
at home.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Dollar Day

Every one Of h e
twenty two depart
ments in this big
growing store will
have something IN
store for you Satur-
day on his big dollar
day event so don't
rush away, see all our
departments and get
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30
]. n. 2IcCRACKEN

% bars of Crystal White
Laundry Soap CT 00
Saturday only -O1'OV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
PAY TRIBUTE TO
 ENNIS MEMORY
Anniston Boy Scouts Hold Ceremony In Honor Of
 Their BenefactOr
fANNIsT0N RuREAul

ANNISTON, Ala, Feb. 1S.-The memory of Col. William H. Finn, who left $10,000 for the Boy Scouts of An uiston in his will, was honored in an impressive ceremony at the new high school Sunday afternoon. The Eagle Scouts tribute, to the benefactor was given by Charles Bradley, with Neal F. Sterne, president of the court of honor of the Boy Scouts of America, in charge of the meeting. At the opening of the ceremony merit badges we're awarded to a number of boys. Dr. Williams Sutton, superintendent of city schools of Atlanta, delivered the principal ad- dress of the afternoon. 5. '1
 Open, Heflin Court
 Judge s. w. Tate of the Seventh cir cult and Hugh V. Fitzgeral, court re- porter, left Monday morning for Heflin to open, the spring term of the circuit court in that county.
 Mrs. s. E. Forbes Dead
 Mrs. S. B. Forbes, 84 years old, died at her home here Monday morning after an illness of three months. Mrs. Forbes was the mother of E. B. Forbes, Sr., Mrs. James D. Adams of Birming- ham and Mrs. B. c. Rhinehart of Bes- semer, the other children being Miss billie E. Forbes of Anniston and Miss Betty Forbes of Columbus, and Mrs. l.. M Burns of Anniston. Funeral services will be held at the residence, at II o'clock Tuesday morning. Six grand sons of Birmingham will be active pail bearers.
 Mrs. Barber Expires
 Mrs. Walter Barber died at her home at 1900 Moore avenue Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
NAMED sUPE av1soR
J. S. Odom Succeeds Df. David H.
 Chilt0n. v e

J. S. Odom Succeeds Dr. David H.
 Chiffon. :: PARRISH, .Ala... Feb. tA 1S.-(Spe- cial. al.)-James s. OdomA sof Parrish, Route 1, has been appoi, lted road su- pervisor for Beat 9. MA. Odom sue ceeds Dr. David H. Chilttnl, who re- gently resigned. tA,
 Farmers Busy. "
 Farmers of this vicinity haAe been taking advantage of the recenEJSfavor- able weather and have done U great deal of blowing in preparatio for spring planting. A good crop of ,oats has been sown, but the acreage is sdme- what less than usual. Al-
 Road Repaired.' A~ A number of men were employ ed Won the Parrish-P Pleasantfield road l. ,st week and are understood to have dol Ne affective work in repairing the road. s
 Library Gets Books.
 The Parrish Parent Teacher associa- tion recently received shipment of books valued at $100 for the high school library. The shipment contains H. c. Wells Outline of History"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
HOLD INSTITUTE
 ON EFFICIENCY
Union Epworth League Of Tus. caloosa Conducting Sessions
 At University
(TUsCALOOsA BUREAU)

TUSCALOOSA. Ala. Feb. 1S.-A great deal of interest is being shown in the efficiency institute being conducted at the university this week by the City Union Epworth league. Pro- lessor Garfield Evans of Nashville de. livered an inspirational address Sun day afternoon in Morgan Hall on the need of the world. The regular work of the institute began Monday evening and will continue through Friday.
 TaylorvilIe Club Wins
 The Tayllorville Girls Home Demon stration club won the prize of $5, hay ing in attendance the largest number at the short farming course held hert February 14 and 15. This club had 6 100 per cent attendance. The Duncan vile Home Woman's Demonstration club won the $5 for having the largest attendance of any of the women's clubs of the county.
 Eight Hundred Attend Singing
 The community sing, held at the court house Sunday afternoon, was at tended by about 800 persons.
 Directors Arc Nominated
 The Rotary club has made all the nominations for directors and the cleo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
fTENN. yALLrY BUREAU,

DECATUR, Ala, Feb. 1S.-The | fer of Henry Ford for Muscle Shcal will be pissed by the Honss by March 10 and probably will go through the Senate a little later, in the opinion of the ten Alabama conSressmen, expressed in letter received today. by A. G.. Patterson, chairman of the Alabama public service. commission. The, letter was made pHblic here in connection with the. hearing of the commission on the petition of the Alabama Power com pany for permission to erect trans- mission line through the Tennessee val ley. sa,.
 The commission early tonight ad- journed the public hearing on the peti- tion of the Power company until Feb ruary 20, when it again will open the hearing here. The utility body was unable to hear all of the evidence today.
 The congressman asked that the commission delay such permission dur ing the time the offer of Ford is being considered. The congressmen,s letter also approved the. action of the com mission last year in disapproving the petition for development at Lock IT.
 The commission went into session in the auditorium of the Decatur city hall shortly before noon. Chairman Patter- son explained the purpose of the hear ing and w. H. Mitchell of Florence, on behalf of the civic chambers of the Tri- Cities, urged that the petition for the transmission line be delayed for 90 days, declaring there was no occasion to dispose of the request at the present time. He thought the people wanted the matter held up awaiting word from Wasliingon.
 f II. Fitz~ Thompson of Birmingham, attorney for the power company, sue ceSsiully blocked the move, however, de- claring the convenience of the public should be placed above anything "specu- lative." ,.
 E. w. Godbey, representing the Al. bany-Decatur Chamber of Commerce,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
$500 REWARD IS PLACED IN BANK
Amount To Be Paid In Case Crowder Is Convicted In
 Killing Case
tTENN. VALLEY BUREAU

LBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Feb. IS. The sum of $500 is on deposit in bank here as reward for the capture of Arthur Crowder, if he is convicted in Gastonia, N. C., on a charge of impli- cation in the murder of John Ford there. This announcement was made by the bank Monday, At the same time Crowder, who before appeared willing to return to North Carolina, declared he would fight extradition. He stated he had spoken to local attorney and had retained lawyer in Gasto,ia to represent him there.
 Governor Brandon recently declined to honor acquisition papers for Crow der, who is held in the Morgan county jail on charge of forgery.
 Christian Council Elects Officers have bene elected by the Protestant Christian council for the en- suing year as follows: w. l.. Hatchett, president; R. L. Maury, vice president ]; John K. Lovin, secretary-treasurer. Department chairmen, s. H. Malone, legislation A. A. Jones, personal work and soul winning; H. l.. Davidson, social service; Dr. F. L. Carswell, law enforcement; T. E. Williams, finance l; J. E. Blair, publicity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
GALL ON AL. L.ABAMIANS {
 TO HELP UNDERWOOD
Some Tennessee Valley Citizens Address Appeal To Voters For Their Endorsement Of Ala
 bamian In Presidential Primary

after thorough discussion with Senator Underwood. His powerful influence at Washington has at every step been our chief bulwurk.
 Ask Overwhelming Vote
 "Should the people of Alabama. at the approaching primary election, take for granted that he would certainly be elected, and not come out to give him an overwhelming vote, there is little doubt that our enemies at Washington would immediately seize upon and ad- vertise this as conclusive, evidence that Alabama had turned against the Ford offer. and had repudiated Senator Un- derwood on that account. i. We appeal to the people to turn out at the polls and give him great com plimentary vote, and thus reassure the Ford friends at Washington of Ala bama's fidelity to her faithful, distin. guished senator and to the acceptance of Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals.
 "J. w. Worthington. Sheffield; A H. Carmichael. Tuscumbia; H. J. Will ingham. Florence; R. E. Spragins Huntsville: H. A. Bradshaw, Florence John w. Knight, Albany; J. l.. An. drews, Sheffield; c. w. Ashcraft, Flor. encs; Clyde Hendrix, Decatur; W. H Mitchell, Florence; c. w. Sarver Athens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
FORD OF FIR TO WIN,
 SAY IOtCONG NGRESSMEN
Ask Public Service Commission To Delay Ac- ton On Power l. inc Petition Of Alabama
 Power Company And Hearing Ad-< io,1rns ri II February 2o ~

said the neye transmission line was not necessary at this time. He denied the l future fate of the Shoals was specula- l tive and urged postponement of the pc tition. \ Douglass Taylor of Huntsville op- posed postponement. Chairman Platter I Ion then announced that the motion to P pstpone the hearing wAs overruled and Fs F. Cummings, commercial superin- te udent, was called as the first witness. HeN was questioned at length regarding the spurported needs of the new line. Di- rectA examination was by Attorney Tho npson and the witness was cross exam tined by Attorneys Andrews and Brad bhaw of the Trio -Cities,4 and. God. bey ud Mdwell of the Twin Cities.
 Exa animation disclosed relative dis. tances from Gadsden to Huntsville and from H HSpgood to Huntsville, to be prac. tically aNhe sames
 The commission adjourned for lunch and reg Nvened at 2 o'clock, calling during t.te afternoon numerous wit. nesses to tfstify as to the purported ne cessity for tthe line.
 Among \ hose testifying along these lines durinsS the afternoon were: Car D. Patterson land Dr. F. l.. Chenault oi Albany; J. F. Hollingsworth, c. O Horton, J. HA Megs, R. B. Coborn ant Hector D. LaNe of Court1and; Wells M. Stanley, dis'trict manager of Hunts vile i; Robert M,lrphrey. Chase Brothers, Frank Ford, M Mprton Hutchins, Joseph J. Bradley, Wal,Er Wellman and Leon ard Aiken of HuNAtsville.
 Miller Reese Hutchinson of New York, introduced. Ny Mir. Thompson al Aubmrn's most isNinguished alumnus testified, declaring Nhis interest in ob taining power for hts asphalt holding. in Cherokee.
 He didn't think prd would care il the transmission lins was buil& de claring The is too big a man for that He read a letter he s.Rted came iron Fcrd's secretary and Nndicating thai the manufacturer did npt oppose tn, line. 4s.s IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
FORTUNE CLAIMED "a Greenvilie Citizens Claim Part Of New
 York Estate.

GREENVILLE, Ala, Feb. 1S.- Especial. )-Butler county n-s to the Key fortune in New York city have become very much interested ir the re- ported possibility of their coming into possession of their part of the vast es. tate valued at approximately ST.. 100000.
 It became known some weeks ago that a large block of property on Broadway from Twenty third to Twen- ty-sixth streets was owned by an early settler named Key and certain heirs are claiming the property on the grounds that it was never sold but was leased and released several times and that now the last lease, has expired that the Key heirs are entitled to the estate.
 Certain of the heirs are making an investigation of the matter and should it be found that what they claim is true, the Reynolds, Bogans, Millers, Rowdens and others of Greenville and Butler county will share in. the divi. sion, which shares will make them i'm. mensely wealthy. eF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
SELMIAN WHO TOOK OWN LIFE IS BURIED Body Found Beside Road After
 He Had Taken POiscn

SELMA. Ala. Feb. 1s.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Ben H. Finney, Selma barber, who took his, life Sunday af- ternoon by swallowing poison, was buried in Live Oak cemetery Monday. His body was found lying near his automobile off the Burnsville road near Beech Creek by a party of negroes, who summoned Henry and Payton King. who reported to authorities.
 Funeral services for Mrs. R. Q. Hummer, 2S years old, of Grove Hill, were hled Monday at 11t o'clock at Banks, where the body w@s sent Sum day from Selma.
 Dr. J. Powell Tucker, pastor of the First Baptist church, was carried to King Memorial hospital Sunday night suffering from nervous prostration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19

tion will be held March H. Eleven directors are to be chosen.
 To Demonstrate Tcrraciag
 County Agent R. c. Lett has plan ned for terracing demonstration on the farm of w.. s. Patton at Fosters Ferry Tuesday.
 Sixty Deaths Last Month
 There were total of 60 deaths and 62 births during January here, ac- cording to the report issued by City Health Officer A. A. Kirk. Of the deaths, 35 weer negroes, and 25 were whites. Twenty nine of the babies born were girls. The greatest number Of deaths were due to pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
5 NEW SCOUT
 TROOPS IS GOAL
Council Will Include Organiza- lions In Four North Ala
 bama Counties
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUS

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Feb. 1S.-The Boy Scouts movement is expected to be given a great impetus in this sec tion by the establishment of a new council to include troops ,in Madison, Morgan. Limestone and Cullman coun- ties. with headquarters in Huntsville. c. E. Shriner, regional director for the National Council Boy Scouts of Ameri- ca. is here and expects to remain indef- initely in carrying on this work. He expects to have 55 new troops organ ized in the four counties within the present year.
 Start Park Movement.
 movement expected to result in the establishment of a large public park in the lowlands of spring branch has been started by the community service, which has made an offer for the pur- chase of the Brunam swimming pool and from 15 to 16 acres adjoining.
 Cowley Found Dead
 Erskin Cowley, 30 years old. an engineer at the city pumping station. was found dead in the bath tub of his apartment Sunday. He died while water was being run into the tub from a gas heater and it is believed he was a victim of the fumes. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
tTENNEssEE VALLEY BUREAU,

FLORENCE, Ala. Feb. 1S.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. )-In a statement ad- dressed today to the people of Alabama, i, a number of prominent Tennessee val ley citizens called on the voters to give Senator Oscar w. Underwood their in- dorsement in the presidential primary. They declare that his assistance has been the chief bulwark of their efforts on behalf of the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals, and that failure to give him an overwhelming vote in the March pri- mary would be taken up by enemies at Washington to. indicate that Alabama had turned against the Ford offer.
 Following is the statement:
 "ro the People of Alabama:
 Senator Underwood is Alabama s candidate for President Henry Ford is Alabama's choice for Muscle Shoals. The undersigned, all officially connected with Tennessee River Improvement association, started on our determined effort to get Ford's offer after most complete discussions of the question with Senator Underwood. We followed his suggestions and advice in presenting the question to MT. Ford to secure his offer in the first place and have, in the long fight for its acceptance by Con- gress, taken no important step until
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
BOYS TO MEET IN
 TALLADEGA NEXT
Delegates To Gadsden Confer
 ence Leave For Homes fter Successful Session
tGADsDEN BUREAU)

GADSDEN, Ala, Feb. 1S.- Talla- dega will get the next northeast Ala hama older boys conference, h. wing won the honor by unanimous vote be- fore the meeting here adjourned Sun Gay night. By Monday afternoon all of the 425 delegates were out of the city. X
 Pioneer Woman Dead Mrs. Mary Elan Mckenzie, 80 yeal 5 old. pioneer woman of Etowah county !, died at her home at Attalla Monday morning after long illness.
 Black To Be Speaker Past Grand Master Hugo L. Black of Birmingham will deliver the princi- pal address at the sixtieth anniversary observance of the Knights of Pythias order by the Gadsden lodge Tuesday night. He will also dedicate the new hall. 5,
 To Buy Fertilizer
 The Etowah County Farm Labor union has named President M. M. Hooks it's "'tradesman" and has authorized him to purchase 30 carloads of fertilizer for 500 farmers in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
SILHOUETTES OF \ STATE CAPITAL

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 1s.- The economy legislature of 1923 cost the tax payers of Alabama .$173. .815.25, or nearly l per cent of the total dis bursements of the state for the year in which it was in session, according Ito figures in the report of State Treas .urer George W. Ellis for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1923.
 The figure does not, of course, take into consideration the sum of around a million and quarter dollars per annum from which the tax paytrs were separated by the gasoline tax; the tax burdens imposed by the.famous ''cut to the bone" assembly of solons which gathered on capitol hill in January 1923; or the cost of the numerous in creases levied in the salaries of state and county officials and employees. Int figure represents merely the amounts paid to members of the legislature clerks and assistants, including tht numerous recess committees.
 A detailed statement of expenditure. in the treasurer's report shows the fol lowing: To clerks and assistants tt Senate, $29, ,24S24: clerks and assist ants to house $3S,992; recess commit tees, $2S S,927.10; mileage and pel diem of Senate, $18,774.40; mileag, and per diem, house, .$53, Al. 30; sun dry expenses, $4,732.21; total $173, 815.25.
 An encyclopedia is badly wanted a tie prison library, Kilby prison. Th' newer the better, of course, and [ Brittanica or new International Is pre- ferred, but anything in the way of ar encyclopedia will be accepted in lie, of something better. Miss Frances Halls, extension librarian of the stat l department of archives and history wh, is in charge of the prison librar! work, has found that many prisoners are going in for serious reading, and al encyclopedia is much in demand. An, other literature of the right type vii be accepted for placing in the prisol library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
Railroad Sets Record
STORE IS LOOTED

,sHEFFIELD, Ala. Feb. 1S.--lSpe- ciai Q-The store of c. F. Turpen on Secc nd street was entered by burglars last pight who broke the plate glass in the Sont door and carried away gar ments valued at $500. This is the second time tithin six months this store has been re bbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-19
TO PAVE STREET
 IN CARBON HILL
(JASPER BVREAUl

JASPER, Ala, Feb. 1S.-Front street, on which many business houses lof Carbon Hill are located, is to be paved for six blocks. The paving will be of concrete. Front street will he a part of the Bankheed highway. which is now being constructed between Jas per and Carbon Hill and which is ex- pected to be completed late this year or early in 1925.
 Will Paint Church One of the largest undertakings ever begun by any of the Sunday school classes of the Jasper Baptist church was taken up Sunday morning by John Burton, leader of the junior Baracas, ito paint the church building. The junior Baracas began Monday morning raising the money. Mir. Burton, chairman of the committee, stated their goal is $750..
 Railroad Sets Record A new record was made today by the Alabama Central railroad, branch line running from Jasper to Manchester, Sunlight and points north. The train Smade five trips bringing in cars of coal From these mines. Never before have t dese mines had such large output, it \ is declared.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-08-28

If you intend to entertain twent,
persons, always prepare for twenty
five. (lb)
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-08-28
COLFAX ATHLETIC SOCIETY

The Colfnv Athletic Society held
their regular meeting Monday evening
August 25th at the Louise Guldmnu
Community Center Plans for the
scmlamiycr,ary stag party, which
win probably be held September the
-lst, were discussed.
Mr. Mnrin Wcity spoke about the
"CulraV Club Congress which the
club unanimously decided to join.
An interesting debate will take place
on September 18th at S:3O l.. NJ. at
a place to be selected later, between
thc parngons' club aud our club The
question to be debated Is "Rcsolved
that, all the railroads Of the United
States should he owned by the Govern.
mvnt Of the United States"
our club will take the affirmative
side, and the parngons club will take
The negative side Mr.. Martin Weltz
win preside as one Of the three judges
The probable dcbatcrs for the Para
gons club are: Joe Formnn, George T..
Rubin and Barn L. Sicgcl or VIII H.
Onmnn. The probable debates for our
club arc sam Fox, william Glnsbcrg,
and Sam Darrfsky or Joseph Harris
Sublc.-C. IL. s.