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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
DIR, WILDER FUNERAL
Services For Deceased Physician Held
 Monday

Funeral services for Dr. Hiley NJ. Wilder, who died at Charlotte. x. C., Sunday afternoon, were held there Monday afternoon. Dr. Wilder is sur vived by a wife. one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Blake, New York; one son, Gaston Wilder, Charlotte; three sis ters, Mrs. W. H. Rogers, Raleigh Mrs. Gaston H. Wilder, Galveston Mrs. Frank Evans, Birmingham, and three brothers, Dr. W. H., Samuel and J. 1. Wilder, all ef Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17

tising manager of J. Blach and Sons. Charles B. Marsh of the will-U.Read Advertising agency was nominated secretary and Fred A. Duran treasurer.
 Election will be held Monday, June 8; at the Tutwiler hotel and absent members will be allowed to vote by proxy.
 w. W. Wood, who. is to represent the club at the London convention of advertising men,. made a report on ar- arrangements for the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
NEGRO ACQUITTED

Robert Brown, negro, charged with stealing $30 from Milas Reese, negro, last November in front of motion picture theater on Eighteenth street between Third and Fourth avenues, was acquitted late Monday afternoon in Judge Heflin's court. Brown was not identified until February, when he was arrested. He established in his defense an alibi stating he was not at the scene of the robbery at the time it was said to have been committed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
DELEGATES WILL GO
 TO BUSINESS MEET
American Clubs Hold Annual
 Convention In Asheville

The national association of American Business clubs, which was founded in Birmingham in 1922, will hold it's sec ond annual convention in Asheville, N. C., June IT to 19. The following dele gates from the Birmingham club will leave Tuesday to attend the conven- tion: Dr. Thos. A. Snow, H. A. Wal lace, J. P. Mum, G. E. Burgin, J. K. Taylor and Wm. l.. White.
 It is expected that more than 300 delegates will be in attendance at the national convention in Asheville, it is said many important problems will come up for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
ADVERTISING MEN NOMINATE OFFICERS
H. D. Cullen And Thad Holt To
 Run For President

< H. D. Cullen and Thad Holt were nominated for, president at a meeting of the Advertising club Monday noon at the Tutwiler hotel.
 T. Barton Baird and Baxter NJ. Eastburn were nominated for vice president. Mir. Baird is district man ager of the Southern Bell Telephone company and Mir. Eastburn is adyer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
STILL RArDED. WOMAN HELD

Officers Discover Apparatus at Home
 of Negroes Accidentally
 Fannie Nicholson, negress, of 1905 Forty-seventh street, East Birming- ham, was placed under $500 bond Mon day, after Marshals NJ. J. Smith and S. L. Williams, from Judge H. B.. Abernethy's court of misdemeanors, had raided her house and destroyed POO gallons of mash and |. 5O-gallon still. The still is said to have been located in yard in the rear of the house and was not in operation. The discovery was accidental, officers said, while they were raiding a dice game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
JURY GETS CASE
John Weldon On Trial For Alleged
 Purse SnatChing

The case of highway robbery against John Weldon. negro, alias Locky, charged with having snatched a hand bag valued at $65, and containing about $5S, from Mrs. Martha Richards, was given to the jury in Judge w. F. Forts court at 6 o'clock Monday evening.
 In Alabama the crime of highway robbery is a capital offense. the mini mum penalty being ten years in the penitentiary. Attorneys for the state asked the jury for the death penalty.
 The defense claimed that Weldon was incriminated except that he changed a fifty dollar bill which was said to be in the purse, for Porter Harris, a young negro. also held in connection with the robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
TEEN GRAND"

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 16.- Ten grand" was the amount obtained by robbers when they held up a crap game here. They got $5,OO0 in cash from the tables and $5,000 more from the players pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17

substantiated by investigation by the police and Coroner Russum. Promi- nent negroes, interviewed Monday eve ming, stated that they believed the death an accident and unavoidable.
 The body was removed from the scene by Davenport and Harris's am bulance and later turned over to Southridge, of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17

U. 2. engineer office. Mobile. Ala. Sealed pro. pssals wIlI be received here until n .. h., July IS, is74. for the twin screw gasoline nstsrheat "Dauphin."~ Dessriptioh: Wooden hull. iensth ever ait si #. ia. meIdsd beam. i7 st.; dssth amidshlp, meIdsd fl. [ In.; draft about it. h.; i've s.syIindsr 50 \. P. wsIvsrIns engines; accommodations for i4 men. Parties desiring te submit hlds may obtain proposal terms by appIi- satiea to thtt office. The "DauphlR" may Do lB- spestsd at the U. s. bsatyard. Paseassua. Mlss,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
Special orders token

Before leaving for the furniture market where all the world buys furniture shall be glad hear from customers who de- special out-orheonary furniture not usually shown place orders with the makers and look after delivery whenever desred-a usual low margin of profit, of course. Get touch with manager please
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
BUILDING BARGEs

MOBILE, Ala. June 16.-The first of number of barges being con- structed here for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will be launched about June 21, it has been announced by officials of the Alabama Shipbuilding company, in whose docks the barges are being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17

Hish-backed fiber rockers. tapestry back and seat. automobile cushions. $15.95. Walnut bedroom suites. two-tone finish. with bow-end bed, dresser. chiforobe and toilet table, only $195.
 Queen Anne dining suite. ten pieces in walnut, with butt walnut panels. oblong extension table. china cabinet, 66-inch buffet with secret silver drawer. only $22s.75. e'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17

On the eve of trip to the market. our furniture chief finds here and there on the Furniture Floor odd pieces from suites. discontinued numbers, suites and sepa- rate pieces that will not be reordered-- and marks them at radical reductions from original prices;
 Chifforobes. 1-3 to 1-2 lower.
 Fiber and reed furnituTe-suites and odd pieces-at great savings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Monroe, La., who are spending the sum mer in Birmingham, as the guests of relatives and friends. Dancing was en- joyed until late hour when snid- night supper was served. About 70 guests. joyed this hospitality.
 Miss MOXle Entertains-Miss Mar garet Moxley was hostess recently when she entertained the members of the Phalas club. During the business ses- sion, plans were completed for a truck ride to be given in the near future. At the close of the meeting, the hostess served an ice course to the following members l. Miss Inez Stewart, Miss Mamie Scruggs, Miss Edith Lusk, Miss Helen Hoehn. Miss Robena. Tipman, Miss Jeannette Johnson.
 F. F. +. Club Entertained Miss Jennie Bynum was a lovely hostess Thursday evening when she entertained the F. F. F. club at her home on Third street. Several important business mat ters were discussed and plans complet ed. Music was rendered by several members of the club. The hostess served dainty refreshments.
 PersOnaIs--Miss Beryle Glaze is rest. ing comfortably at the Employees hos pital.
 Miss Margaret Brooks of Anniston is visiting Mrs. l.. T. Tripman.
 Mrs. l.. Swindle has returned to her home in Oakman, Ala, after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Morris.
 Mir. D. NJ. Cochran is i'll at his home on Third street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Howard have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
ENSLEY SOCIAL

Mrs. D. A. Hopewell and Mrs. John Stone were joint hostesses recently when they gave matinee party at the Jefferson, complimenting Miss Marie McLemore, a popular bride-elect. After the show, the guests enjoyed delicious refreshments downtown. Those includ- ed in this hospitality were: Miss Nc LemOre, Mrs. c. B. McLemore, mother of the bride-elect; Miss Lula Mae Ma bors, Mrs. Frank Darby, Mrs. Howard Prickett, Mrs. J. c. Allbritton, Mrs. Claude Billingsly, Mrs. Hopewell and Mrs. Stone.
 Intermediate EpwOrth-The members of the Intermediate Epworth League of the First Methodist church met Thurs day evening at the home of Miss Clar inO Willbanks, on Avenue I, and went in body to the Ensley swimming pool After the swim, refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Hawkins HOstess-Mrs. flaw thorne Hawkins was a lovely hostess | Wednesday afternoon at her home on Ensley Highlands when she entertained at a luncheon, complimenting two at tractive visitors in this city, Mrs. R. A. White of New York City, and Mrs. Leon ard Chambers of Washington, D. C., who are the house guests of their mother, Mrs. Nat Hawkins, in Forrest Park At noon delicious menu was served to the following guests Mrs. White, Mrs Chambers, Mrs. Nat Hawkins, Mrs Johnson Hawkins, Miss Alberta White and Miss Eleanor Chambers.
 Gala Club Entertained-MissF Frances Delaney was hostess Wednesday eve ming when she entertained the Gala club at her home. During the business session the following officers were elect ed: President, Miss Irma Ruth Barn hill vice president, Miss Alice Mat Lyons; secretary, Miss Agnes Howard treasurer, Miss Naomi McElwain; re porter, Miss Virginia Seay. Plans wer, completed for a party to be given mex Tuesday evening in honor of the retiring president, the social to be given at tn home of Miss Irma Ruth Barnhill ol First street. A social hour followe, the business meeting and the hostes passed delicious refreshments to tn members of the club.
 Miss Forsyth HOstess-Miss Eliza beth Forsyth was hostess Wednesda, evening when she entertained numbe of the younger set at a dancing part, at the home of her parents, Mir. ant Mrs. R. L. Forsyth, of Ensley High lands. The honor guests were Misse Margaret, Ruth and Virginia Bonds, o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Clever touches of lace. Very short sleeves for more coolness - long, tight ones for voguish- ness.
  At first glimpse you ex- pect them to be $35 to $40-what a glorious sur- prise then to find typical frocks of the hour for just S24.25.
 Fashion FlOOr-Second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
PLANS ARE MADE
 FOR HOWARD HI
Prof. E. E. Cox Is In Ems ley Completing Ar
 engagements
lEnsley Bureau)

Prof. E. B. Cox, principal of the Howard High school, which is to be- gin its initial season here in September, lis in Ensley. He has assumed charge of the preliminary work incident to the opening this autumn of the new high school which is being located in 1 thiE community by the Howard college authorities. Professor Cox is from Gadsden, where he as a member of the high school faculty. It was stated Fri day ,by MT. Cox that he was corre- sponding with prospective students, get ting bids for the remodeling which is necessary to the buildings which are to be utilized and looking after sundry matters which require attention. He estimated Friday that. 100 students would be enrolled for the term begin ming in September. Of this number It is expected that a majority will be from this district. in this way avoiding tax upon the dormitory facilities at the beginninl of the school.
 It was also stated that the First Bap. list church, which is to be converted into the high school main building, will be remodeled, work to start August i. Plans have been made to accommo- date the congregation of the Baptist ! church until the new church diiding is completed.
 Professor Cox said that the former pastorate adjoining the church would be remodeled and used for .achers' home and dormitory for the small mum. Der of pupils who ire txpected to board here. This work, he also said, would be under way within short time, con. tractors having already submitted bids on the work and a contract is to be let within the next few days.
 The location of the Howarl High school in Ensley is onsidered a marked achievement for this district and was made possible by the liberality of the Baptist congregation, which contrib uted over $35, 900 worth of property in addition to which individual subserip- tions of many residents of the district gave $19,000, with promise from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Lamb, associate pastor If the Ensley Methodist church will be in charge of all services at that church -,hile Rev. William Mansfield, pastor, is in North Carolina on vacation. Mir. Lamb said Friday that there had been planned spe- cial musical programs for the services and as the auditorium was comfortable even in warmest weather, it was hoped that the attendance would be good dur ing Mir. Mansfeld's absence.
 Negro Bishop To Speak-W. A. Fountain, presiding bishop of the African Methodist church, will deliver the sermon at the Mt. Zion church Sunday morning. Rev. K. c. Terrell, pastor of the church, has provided seats for white visitors.
 Applications Receiyed-Seyeral vol unteer applications have been received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
GIANT DIRIGIBLE
 TO FLY TO PACIFIC
Shenandoah To Maneuver With
 Battleship Fleet

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-A cruise of the navy dirigible Shenandoah from Lakehurst, N. J., to the Pacific coast for maneuvers with the battleship fleet, and subsequent return to its hanger in New Jersey, N. J., was announced to- day by the navy department, for a ten tative schedule for the airship's opera tion from August 1 to next February.
 The schedule calls for the return of the airship from operations with the Atlantic scouting fleet to Lakehurst. Novembre '. The remainder of that month will be spent in Overhauling the Shenandoah preparatory to the trans continental trip and operations with the battle fleet of the Pacific during January and February. next Year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERAID

civic clubs to give $8,0O0 additional during the fall.
 Tennis Courts Opened-Tbe tennis courts of the First Methodist church were opened to the members of the congregation and thei- friends with a program Friday night. The program was participated in L..' the seniors, of the Epworth league, members of the young people department and others.
 Building Started--Wor. was started Friday by J. H. Parkinson on the building for. Brothers Furniture COLI pany, Nineteenth street and Avenue H. The building will e fini.hed within 90 days, it iss believed. The building, 1t is stated, will :, of fancy texture bricks and will be used exclusively by the Brothers store.
 Lamb Will Preach-Rev. 0. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
FARMERS WARNED
 AGAINST MERCER
Nebraska Union Head Says Ele-
 vat0r Plan Dangerous

OMAHA, Neb., July 1S.-C. J. Osborn, president of the Nebraska Farmers union, today warned members of the union against purchase of stock in the S26,000,0O0 elevator merger now f being perfected at Chicago with the consolidation of five grain-handling companies into la cooperative market ing organization and asserted that it is suicidal for farmers to dream of enter ing into such a gigantic plan at this time.
 True cooperation" Osborne assert ed, starts at the bottom in the pur- chase of small elevators by the farm srs. That is the plan we have fol- lowed in our organization and we still lave much to learn at the bottom"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
AU Kayser noUeIty globes
 HALF! All the gauntlets, all the 16-button length ern- broidered arm effects, in white, gray, pongee or black. Think of choos- a ing from hundreds of pairs at HALF the prices in force up to Monday.
 Main floor
NoUeIty je'OeIry
 HALF

Mesh bags, vanity cases, dorines, silver compactss novelty beads, pearl neck laces, ivory pendants nov. city fobs, bracelets, Ster- ling pendants, ringss ear. rings, cigarette holders and cases.
 --MsiD. 4looa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
Daytime hOcks s24. 75!

Here are frocks to appeal to every fashonloving
 to flatter every figure to tempt every pockebookl First forerunners of season, they arrive every Eastern express to add fresh excitement the Fashion Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

named their son George Mathew.
 Mir. George Martin is on a motor trip to Colorado with friends from Nashville. Jessie Moore of Gadstlen, is visiting friends in Thomas.
 Mrs. I. T. Arnett is i'll at the Elm ployees hospital in Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
BOYKIN INFANT DIES
Funeral Will Be Held At Residence Of Parents This Afternoon

Robert James Boykin, 23 months old son Of Mir, and Mrs, c. o. Boykin, 1881 Fourth avenue, Bessemer, died at the Chlldrens hospital in Birmingham Fri day night at z o'clock. Funeral serv- ices will be held at the home of the child's parents Saturday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock. Burial will be in Cedar HiIl cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

to the better business bureau, accord ing to q statement Friday by o. R. Berney, chairman of the Ensley commit tee to secure members- if the organi- zation. Work of soliciting members will be started Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Twelve-inch girdles of coutil, made by . famous house with elastic in- serts correctly placed-low at $ls4si
 --second floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
U. s. CUTTER ESCAPES ICE
Held In Fields Since May, Bear Is
 Freed

NOME, Alaska. July 1s.-(By Asso- ciated Press. 1.-The United States coast guard cutter Bear, which has been held in the Boring sea ice fields since early in May, arrived here this afternoon at o'clock. Officers of the ship state no suffering was experienced by any one on board during the long tie-up. Work of unloading twenty tons of overdue mail Is under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

 Lustrous black satins- slim and sheath-like' in silhouette-with a flesh colored 'kerchief peeping from a tailored pocket. Other satins present the very new copper brown. Clear, evenly woven crepes. Vivid prints. Georgettes in half a dozen fascinating phases beaded, 'broidered, print ed or plain.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-15
This sale of
Hosiery at Big Reduction
should not bd neglected

Real fine hosiery Of the best makes much below the
usual prices Fashions choice shades of the
Children socks in almost any desired color and comb
nation.
500 pairs BUSTER BROWN and NIGHTINGALE fashionable,
ong-vearng silk stockings In the most wanted q m
shades and colors. $3.50 values pair ........| WAOO
Ladies highest grade ulahoned SILK HOSE made of the
finest quality of pure silk The colors Regu- q 80
ary $500 and So. SO hose pair. .......:..... view
Ladies SILK HOSE 81. 90 quality all coor This real
good hose and is priced much below G0C
regular, at pair ..........
CHILDRENS SOCKS threequarter length, fancy 20c
combination color tops, SOC quality pair
Chidren's BUSTER BROWN SOCKS. in all color 1Oc
and fancy tops, 35c value. pair. ..............
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-15

The new spring and capes all lovely and stylish in the
fashionable new plaid stripe and plain materials for sport and
dress wear Now that Easter and the Community Sale here
there is no longer any excuse for delaying s; you ad P OFF
DRESS FOR EASTER
in the enhancing modes and wanted materials of the
son-san canton crepe crepe de chine Rohnaa flat
crepe bocaded crepe and afeta All at remarkably low prices
for the Community Sale. 10 OFF
Values up to $45OO. Observation-Disclosures. 10
The stylish Spring Suits that distinguished for their
full lines as we'll as for skifu tailoring The fabrics of
3 The seasons 5. choice sss shades and eoo'' s OFF
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-15
LEADING FASHIONS MODERA TEL PRICED
Coats, Capes Suits, Dresses

Pretty Linen Dresses that just the thing for street and
house wear How lovely they made! And what wealth of
pretty shades No two alike For the Community g IN
Sale we have priced them ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
SPRING BLOUSS- bloues of charm that will appeal
to women who appreciate values They neatly tailored
beautiful canton crepe and crepe de chine long and short sleeves
So value but for the Community Sale e 0Q
the price is .................. ............:-
KTMONAS-Figued japanese crepe kimonas in wonderful
patterns and array of colors. Very specially g DE-
priced for the Community Sale at ............ AZ
PETTICOATS-The new silk jersey pethcoats. They in
plain bottoms scooped bottom and Persian bottoms Sell
Ia1ly at $3.50, but we have reduced Ct 0Q
them to only .................
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-15
Extraordinary Values Throughout The Store

On Easter Sunday morning mO mankind MAKE
da Here ~ the is all set TOR the conn
advantage not
needs ETC We expecting hundreds shoppers
Oan opportunities brought their attention this Community
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-22
FREE MOTORMAN
Won't Try Pilot Who Ran
Down Alki Woman

o. Backlcy. Tho mosorman % the
AK street car which struck and In
stantly killed Mrs. Susan Scatter on
July 2 near Luna park. wll no, face
trial according 20 Deputy Prescott.
ing Attorney Ralph Hammer.
Hammer stated Monday that the
state HAD thoroly investigated the
accident and found from tho cyi.
denoo obtained that Blackley's car
was not golng In excess OF rs miles
am hour az tho time il struck the
woman.
Mrs Scatter was struck by tho car
when she saved the life OF her n,
ycarold daughter By pushing her
from rs path, The pair stepped from
behind an unloading car into the
path OF Blacklcy's car. according 10
tho evidence given 20 Hammer.
day afternoon from TO I with a
tour OF his studio az s6ii EaatlalJc
ave, ana demonstrations IN statue
building and clay modelling.
Mrs. Baker will also speak on
sculpture la Architecture"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-22
CONTROL FIRES
IN CALIFORNIA
Smaller Forces Are Now on
Patrol in Burned Areas

SAN FRANCISCO. July 90 An
armistice has been declared between
fire and man in tho forests Of cali
foruia, with The destructive element
in retreat IN an sectors. and an zen
tonte oordlalo" arranged between
United States army troops. state and
federal forcstcrs and civilians 60 pre-
vent further outbreaks.
Forces OF mon fighting fire are bc
ms paid OF and only small forces OF
patrollers are being left on Tahoe
National forest and the PlumaH sec
ton where flames are making their
last stand.
ny the end OF this week small de-
tachmonts OF regular army troops
viii have been scattered thruoul
southern California. tho most dan
gerous area Tor fresh outbreaks be
cause of heat ana drought. patroilinf
on motorcycles hundreds % miles Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-22
This WOMAN'S
MARVELLOUS
RECOVERY
All Due to Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Truman, Minn. -" was badly run
down and had pains in my side and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-22
La Toilette Men
Plan State Ticket

Whether "a state ticket viii o. put
in tho field under tho Ia Toilette
hammer viii be decided by George
/ MaHton, William A. Gilmore and
other Ia Toilette boosters al "a state
conference 20 be held In Seattle Aus.
uat m,
Ia Toilette. h is understood here.
opposes "a congressional ticket bc,
hind him. but a state ticket may be
decided upon A state convention
may be- held ON primary day 10 nomi.
nate the state ticket A meeting Of
The In Follctte for President club, 10
perfect permanent organization. has
been called for Thursday night AZ the
Eagles hail. Seventh ave. ana
Pine a,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-22
Nichols Probers
to Get Assistant

4 fourth member Of tho city
council department Of public cfn.
cheney committee viii be- named by
tho committee az a meeting Thur.
day.
Chairman Ralph Nichols appealed
10 the council Monday for pcrmiH.
sion 20 enlarge his group. PERMITS.
sion was grated,
Tho committee Tuesday resumed
j it's Investigation Of civil service pro
crdurr