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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01
LAND E BOUGHT
 BY NEW YORKER
George H. Perkins To Sub. divide And Develop Acre,
 age At Wilson Dam
twuscLr SHOALS BUREAU,

SHEFFIELD. Ala, Jan. 8l.-- George Fl. Perkins. president of the George H, Perkins company. with ex- ecutive offices in New York and Bos. ton and with branch offices In . number of other cities, has purchased q valuable tract of land on the main thoroughfare of the Muscle Shoals dis trict, short distance from govern ment nitrate plant, No. 2, and imme- diately south of Wilson dam. This acreage will DC subdivided immediately and developed and will be one of the choicest subdivisions in the entire dis
 Dies Of Pistol Wounds
 Walter Hanna, 41 years old, of Sheffield. died in Springfield, Mo, Wednesday as the fesnlt of pistol wounds received saturday, January 10. Details of the tragedy have not been learned here. His father was with him at the time of his death and the body will be brought to Sheffield for interment. A daughter, Miss Mildred Hanna. of Chattanooga two siaters, Mrs. W. A, Little and Mrn. Charles Tippen of Sheffield survive him.
 win Inspect District
 W. H.. Standifer of Sheffield, agent for the Louisville and Nashville rall- road, received . telegram from an of ticial of the road today stating that Thomas Clark and . party of 15. tn route from New York to Palm Beach, Fla, will reach Sheffield Friday morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01
SILHOUETTES OF
 STATE CAPITAL
tsTATE CAPITAL BURKAUI

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 31.- Shelby and Cleburne counties are close competitors for first honors as eentess of the moonshining industry in Ala, bama, as indicated by the number ef stills found within their borders- The authority for this statement is Walter K. McAdory, redoubtable chief of the state law enforcement department who is carrying the war against the Illicit distilling industry in Alabama home to the native heath of the moon sinners. Cleburue county would prob ably be in first place in number of stills captured If the law enforcement department was provided with air planes with which to hunt the distill- CTS down. Chief McAdory stated. Shelby county is conceded hrst place in number of men captured in still raids. It is stated that this is not ow. ing to any dumbness on the part of Shelby county moonshiners and is not intended to be any reflection on their inteilieence, but is due to the steep ness of the Shelby county hills. which makes escape difficult. Shelby also ranks first in numbers of autonobiles captured. the liquor caravans vending their way from the green hills being frequently intercepted eh route to Bir- mingham.
 Proximity to market has much to do with the extent to which the liquor industry thrives. Shelby county Is right next door to Birmingham; Lee county is within range of both Colum- bus, Ga, and Montgomery, and Gle burne markets both in Birmingham and Georgia, it is stated.
 Nearness to a state line, as in the case of Lee yand Cleburne counties, is another stimulus to the industry, en- abling the distiller when hard pressed on one side of the line to step over into another state.
 Although there is considerable room for a range of the imagination when it turns to the moohshininE business, there seems to be no doubt on one point, namely. that the life of the Illicit distiller is becoming increasingly uii- healthy and improbable. Chief Mo Adory and his raiders have recognized no quiet sector in Alabama and have placed the distillers very much on the defensive. Along with this, jr.ies are showing greater tendency to regard the distiller and bootlegser as parasites on the community rather than as bene- factors of humanity in distress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01
POLICEMAN WOUNDED
I've OffIesrs Have Eastunser A,

t.l I've 0ffiesrs navs Eassunser ASI
 HAstf0fd, An.
 HARTF0RD. Ala, Jan. 31.--(6pt- eial Iesssd wire.)-Jamss kinsaNI, policeman here, is in Moodys hosplsaI seriously wounded as . result ok ., shooting occurred while they wsss ih the store of Mayor Commandef iAts nieht. Mfr. Kinsaul was rusAsH to hospital in Dothan, and Mir. Noffell was carried to Geneva to the county jail Mir. Morreil received | sli1At wound on his forehead. IL is thou6ht that Mir. Kinsaul's wounds wili not ing. Mir. standifer has arranged te show them the Muscle Shoals distsict tomorrow morning, as the party will leave on their southern trip h th4 afternoon.
 Dead Rossrian Msurnsa
 The Sheffield Rotary club deveted the major portion of teday's AettiAk as memorial to RotayiAn \. p. Thomson. who died last wesk. The Rotary bulletin was In mourning erdsf and contained . likeness of Mr. Th0n- son and brief sketch of his civic ac. tivities, and his life d hotasiah. Chairman Peach of the committee 0 nominate president for the snDptAs year reported that Rotarian R, H. fssmay had been chossn and tho Fee- ommendatioh of the committee VIII U ratified at the next meeting.
 Dlrsceers Arc Certified
 The committes appointed by tAe canvass the membership vote for di. rectors declared the foliowins electo1 Hal Richeson, !. r. Cannon, and Chopper Almon. The directoEs VIII
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01
MAY RUN FOR MAYOR Hooper Adams Urged For Position At
 Selma

SELMA. Ala, Jan. S1.-(Special.) ) Friends of Hooper Adams are urging him to run for mayor of Selma. He was one of Roosevelt's rough riders, holding office, in the Spanish war, only returning when wounded in the conflict.
 Mir. Adams is prominent cotton merchant of Selma, was chief of the Volunteer Fire department in his young days, and a councilman for number of years, until business af- fairs became so pressing that he hadn't time for further service at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01
THREE BUILDINGS IN
 TUSCUMBIA GO UP
Modern Nursery To Be Estab- lished By Tennessee Concern
MUSCLE snoALs pUREAU)

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 TUsCUMBIA, Ala. Jan. S1.-- Work on the Deshler High school building, the Tennessee Valley bank and the First National bank of Tus- cumbia. is being rapidly pushed to completion. These three buildings when completed will add much to the ap- pearance of Main street.
 A modern nursery is to he estab- iished eight miles. south of Tuscum- bia. on the Frankfort pike by Ten nessee company. It will be under the mana cement of R. T. and J. H. Flat ten, experienced nursery men. Four acres have already been planted in nursery stock. The delegation of fruit growers, who recently. visited the Muscle Shoal district, declared the best part of Colbert county's farming in dustry has been overlooked by not growing fruit It is believed home grown fruit trees would be better adapted and more suited to this sec tion than trees grown elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01

pany, incorporated, Montgomery, re- ports increase in capital stock from SIG, 900 to $25,0O0. f
 .Seaboard Coal Mining company, in- corporated, St. Clair county; G. M. Powell, H. P. Smith and J. W. Ken nedy, incorporators. Authorised capi- tai, $6.000, all paid in; mining busi- ness, etc.
 Troy Hardware company, Troy, Pike county; J. A. Brantley, Charles E. Brantley and J. T. Brantley, ct els, in- corporators. Authorized capital, $26,- O00, with SIT, 7,500 paid in: wholesale and retail hardware business.
 Dixie Poultry and Egg Exchange, in. corporated, Montgomery; c. H. Flaw kins, W. A. Bellingrath, E. c. Taylor, D. T. Day, Frank Stewart and B. A. Smith, incorporators. Authorized cap itaI $25,000, with $17 500 paid in i: wholesale and retail hardware busi- ness.
 Dixie Poultry and Egg Exchange, inc, Montgomery c. H. Hawkins, W. A. Bellingrath, E. c. Taylor, D. T. Day, Frank Stewart and B.. A. Smith, incorporators, authorized capital $20,- 900 with ST, paid in, dealers in eggs and poultry.
 D. R. Stevens Cigar company, incor- porated, Mobile; D. R. Stevens, l.. W. Stevens and Frances E. Stevens, incor- porators. Authorized capital, $10,000. with $3,000 paid in; cigar and tobacco business.
 Washington Lumber and Tnrpentine company, incorporated, Mobile Frank W. Berkin, John Everett and Alphonso Lucas, incorporators. Authorized capi- tai, $10.0O0, fully paid in; lumber, naval stores, etc. The following diSsolutions of corpo- rations reported:
 McGowin-Cazayoux Motor company, incorporated, Mobile.
 Chicago Tailoring company, incorpo- rated, Mobile.
 Commissions Issued
 The following commissions have been issued by the secretary of state:
 W F. Little, notary public, We tumpka, ElmoreI county Mrs. Carrie $. Stern, Demopolis, Marengo county, mo- tarS public; NJ. R. Parish, notary pub lice, Monroeville. Monroe county: E. E. Gum, notary public, Decatur, Morgan county; John Winton, jury commis- sioner. Hartselle. Morgan county; Miss NJ. k. Moseley, notary public, Bir- mingham, Jefferson county: James B. Embry, notary public, Pell City. St. Clair county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01
|NOUTS TO RUN CITY FOR DAY.
Interesting Experiment Will Be Tried Out In City Of
 AnnistOn


 ANNISTON, Ala, Jan. S.--(Spe- cial) )--Boy Scouts are to govern An niston for one day. This will be tried early in March. according to plans of Scout Executive z. l.. Strickland.
 A mayor and 12 councilmen will be elected at . meeting in March, accord ing to present plans. The officials elected from the ranks of the scouts will in turn appoint police force and other city employees needed. Citizens are interested in the experiments.
 Methodist Faster Assists
 Rev. o. K. Lamb, pastor of the First Methodist church of Ensley has arrived in Anniston to take the place origi- nally signed to Rev. T. H. Kirby in the efficiency institute now in sessien at the First Methodist church. Rev erend Lamb ia in charge of the first department of the institute and is meeting with hearty cooperation from the 70 or more Epworth leasnen who have enrolled in the institute which began Sunday. The luncheon is held lat 6 o'clock every evening.
 Rev. William Graham Echols of Montgomery, who was called back to that city Monday night on account of an important church. meeting has re- turned to Anniston and resumed the place of dean of the institute. Daily program of 90 classes, play and dem- onstration periods and departmental groups are being held between the hours of 6 and 9 o'clock and each evening the church is filled with vis- itors from Anniston, Talladcga, Pied mont and other places. Award of cer- tificates to graduates will be made Friday.
 Returns Hepe
 Dorser V. Jones, who has been visit for the past 10 days has returned to his home in Anniston. <
 George Pickney Wheeler The body of George Pickney Wheel CT, Er., who dropped dead here Thurs sent back to his former home in Ken lucky Sunday for burial.
 Lewis w. Kennedy Lewis W. Kennedy. 18-year- old son of Mrs. Maggie W. Kennedy and the late Charlie Kennedy, died wednes- day night at his home on Epps street and arrangements for the funeral will be held at that home Thursday morn ing by Rev. A. W. West. Paiibear- CTS will be Ezra Bowles. James Thrasher, Hugh White, Carl Arnold, Ebert Norton and Richard Hardin. Gaines Child Dead Funeral services for Raymond Charles Gaines. IT,, e-month-old son of Mir. and Mrs. R. c. Gaines. were held Thursday afternoon from the home. Mrs. Rickner In Jail Nothing new had developed in the case of Mrs. Evelyn Sue Rickner, the young woman who was surrendered by her bondsmen here "Wednesday after noon. Mrs. Rickner has been detained at the county jail since her arrest about 2 o'clock Wednesday. Friends of the young woman are said to be making arrangements to furnish q new bond for her as soon as the prelimi- naries can be arranged, one report be- ing that only five of the 20 men who originally signed her bond to the gov ernment authorities had become dis satisfied and wanted to be released. Flora West
 Flora West died at local hospital Wednesday ter a brief illness, hes parents, one brother and one sister being the only immediate survivors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01

New York AkA | ersatsr numbes C newspAp4rs and mAeasinss than any other city in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01

kansas lumbcrman. died yesterday at Hot Springs, according to private mes sage received by relatives and friends here. He was . brother of Mrs Charles c. Anderson of Huntsville and son of Col. Robert T. Cole of Marshall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-01
JONES VALLEY ROLES
Parent Teacher Association Hold
 Bsnouet at Jones Valley.

Parent Teacher Association Holds
 Banquet at Jones Valley. POWDERI.Y, Ala, Jan. 31.--The Parent Teacher association had . ban quct at Jones Valley school in the lunch room Friday evening. A short program was carried out. The banquet was quite success.
 Jones Valley Wins
 Jones Valley boys played Shades Cahaba at Jones Valley, Monday. The 21-14 score was in favor of Jones Val Icy.
 Society Mests
 The Literary society met at the regular time Wednesday in the audi. torium.
 The program consisted of music, rendered by. the sponsors: debate, Resolved That the Box peace plan shall be adopted" also several other in. tereAtinR numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
TWO CONNECTS HURT SERIOUSLY
 BY LOG TRAIN
Scores Of Others Narrow ly Escape As Cars Speed
 Down Hill

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Aug. 10.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. 1.-Two convicts were seriously injured and score of other convicts and free laborers received mi nor injuries at the headquarters camp of the Horseshoe Lumber company late yesterday when several log cars which had been detached from the engine were set in motion down an incline and met the work train, backing down the op- posite hill, at the bottom of the two inclines, it was learned today.
 The escape of from 80 to 100 men was miraculous, according to Dr. l.. E. Broughton, physician for the Horseshoe Humber company, and Dr. c. B. Chap man, both of whom were called to the scene shortly after the accident. The camp is located IS miles from Anda- lusia and by the time medical aid reach ed the scene, all the injured had been taken from the wreckage and placed in their quarters. One convict, Sol Cole vel, 65, was brought to a local hospital with a bad wound above the right knee and with one knee fractured and the other dislocated. George Lee, employe at the camp, received dislocated shoul- der when another passenger fell on him in jump from the train. A negro convict whose name was not learned sustained a hemorrhage of thei ear and bad decorations on the face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
HARTSELLE HOME
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Troopers To Leave Monday For
 Camp cClella..

HARTSELLE, Ala, Aug. 10s--(Spe- cial. )-The home of R. E. Thomas on MiIner street, was destroyed by fire Saturday morning. The origin of the fire is unknown, but with the assistance of the people nearby, most of the house hold goods were saved. The house and furniture were practically covered by insurance. For the present, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas will occupy the Burleson home on Bethel street.
 Soldiers To Entrain The Joe Wheel CT troopers will leave here early Mon day morning for Camp Mcclellan on special train. Sixty horses will be loaded on one cars Sixtysfive enlisted men will be in the party, accompanied by three officers. Capt. R. A. Burleson received official notice this week of his appointment as captain of the rifle team, made up of the various companies of the Alabama National guard, which will go to Camp Perry, Ohio, about September 1. Captain Burleson will be gone about six weeks.
 Theatre Is Leased-The Scenic thea ire, which has been operated for sev- eral years by W. B. Allen of this city, has been leased to Gene Rodenberger of Athens.
 Former Citizen Dies News has been received of the death of James F. Sheats of Lakeyiew, Texas. MT. Sheats was born and reared in Morgan county, but moved to Texas several years ago. He had suffered from paralysis for sev- eral years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
MACON COUNTIAN
 EXPIRES SUDDENLY
DOwdelI StringfeIIOw Is Victim
 Of Acute Indigestion

TUsKEGEE, Ala, Aug. 1O.-(spe- cial. )-Dowell Stringfellow, a farmer living eight miles east of Tuskegee, was found dead in his bed Thursday morn ing. He was up at o'clock in the morning to investigate the barking of dogs about his place and his family found him dead at o'cloc.::. Physi- cians declared death was caused by acute indigestion. He was buried Fri day at the Little Texas camp ground, Rev. D. W. Haskew officiating.
 Road Being Repaired-The road crew of Macon county has begun work on the Columbus road, east of town. They have two large tractors and expect to make rapid progress on the road to So- ciety Hill. This is one of the most i'm portant sections of road in the coun- ty, and the citizenship east of town are glad to have this needed repair.
 Lumber Business Brisk-The lumber business around Tuskegee is still flourishing. Not less than 100000 feet of rough lumber is brought into town each day on trucks. This is dressed and dried at the local plaining mills, and is shipped to markets north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
CHURCH OF GOD
 HOLDS MEETING
Annual Camp Assembly Now In Progress
 Here

The annual state camp meeting of the Church of God held it's first com plete services Sunday. The immense tabernacle located on the camp grounds on Brown boulevard, few blocks west of the fair grounds, was filled to over flowing Sunday morning. There was song service, participated in by a chorus of 100 voices, followed by a sermon delivered by one of the visiting ministers. Services were held during the afternoon and at night.
 The encampment is being attended by hundreds of members of the Church of God from all sections of this and neighoboring states. It is stated that about 50 ministers are present, besides hundreds of officers of the church.
 The meeting will continue for ten days, during which time ceremonials peculiar to the church will be observed as well as the special singing services.
 The church owns the grounds on which the encampment is being held, just east of Central Park Highlands on a tract of land said to be- one of the most attractive in his section of he state. Needed buildings have been erected on the property which are used only once every year, when the meet ing are held. The attendance at the meeting this year is said to be greater than last. The public is iIi- vited to the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
LOVE FOR BABY
 IS TOO STRONG
Turns Out Link In Chain Making Couple
 Happy

Here is shown a typical case of the great influence, the smiling face and the babbling cackle of the baby, who makes its appearance in The Second Year" of married life, can have upon the lives of a frivolous couple. The glamour of the honeymoon had worn off, and sinister, influences had come to try and separate a young couple in spite of the existing bond of love, when the little one steps in, turning frivolous minds to the serious side of life.
 Such is the story of 'sThe Second Year." which takes up where ''The First Year" left off. The All Star Jefferson Players will be seen this week in this comedy of married life, in which the principal comedy roles fall into the hands of Hal Crane and Tamzon Manker, who play the parts of the young married couple. ..
 Those who saw 'The First Year" when presented by the All Star Jeffet- son Players earlier in the season, will remember how you laughed, and the comical situations and sayings that fol- lowed one another so rapidly it kept you chuckling throughout the play, and you will not want to miss seeing "The Second Year" Those who were not fortunate enough to see "The First Year" will always be glad you came to see this laughing, comical play, "The Second Year"
 It is a hilarious comedy, brimful of funny dOings and funny sayings, just the kind of play that will keep you laughing at the foolish things that nine out of every ten young married couples are more or less guilty of when the .honeymoon begins to wane."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
HOME COMING DAY DRAWS BIG CROWD
Former Residents Of Spring Hill
 Hold Celebration

TROY, Ala, Aug. 10.--( Especial. )--- Home coming day was celebrated at Spring Hill Saturday when former resi- dents gathered for pleasant day to- gether. A large number attended, and the day was most pleasantly spent.
 Plan Business Building w. R. Sell CTS and sons, Leon and Hubert, have purchased from the Farmers Co-opera- tive Warehouse and Gin Go, Inc, the lot at the northwest corner of Mar ket and East Elm street. They will erect business building on the lot in the near future.
 To Aid POultrymen-J. j. D. Sykes, South Alabama poultry specialist, has decided to locate in Troy. He spent several days here in the past week and held seven meetings, all well attended. MT. Skyes will spend his entire time in South Alabama and give assistance in poultry work. His headquarters will be at the farm bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
ADJUSTMENTS
AT I.OEW'S BIJOU

Admirers of Lois Wilson, "Birming- hams own" movie star, are promised a treat all of this week, beginning Mon day afternoon, at Loew's Bijou, where Miss Wilson is bringing to life on the screen clever, lovable, perverse Beatrix, heroine of Cosmo Hamilton's latest and greatest novel, "Another Scandal"
 But the "all star" vaudeville bill for the week also includes some surprises, such as the Orloff Troupe, in Pas times in Russia" a Russian revue of songs, dances, comedy and music, with special scenic effects, and Robert L.. Sherman presents Nesbit Scoville and company, four stage stars, in the com edy-playlet, "Pinched."
 Harrison Moss, comedian, with his famous maxim, ''The Public Must Be Served" opens the vaudeville bill, which also includes the trio, Miner, Robbins and Browne in the comedy and dancing skit, "She's Your Girl" and "The Takewa," Japanese equilibrists, who will show some daring perch balancing, backed by special scenery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
LABORATORY WORK
 SHOWS INCREASE
Total Of 6,732 Cases Were Han
 dled During July

Although work in the city laboratory was not as high as the peak month of June, July fell little short of that mark, according to the monthly report, just issued. During July 6,732 cases were conducted.
 Of this number 335 were from phy- sicians of other counties and of the total for Jefferson county 196 were prohylactic while 6,201 of the total number were diagnostic procedures.
 During July 516 examinations have been made for typhoid fever and only Il positive cases were found. Examina- tion of 197 speciments for malaria found only % that were positive. There were 35 positive cases of tuberculosis after an examination of 139. Twenty two animal brains were examined for rabies and only six were found with the disease.
 The laboratory tested 2,569 cases of dairy products. Of 134 samples of water 77 were found to be unfit for human consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-11
GAINED EIGHT
 POUNDS IN
 THREE WEEKS
Mir. Jack Arlington of Ashe- vile Tells Us That TayIor's Blood Medicine Gets All the Credit. He Has d Good Alp. petite, Eats Anything He Wants, Gained Eight Pounds in Three Weeks and FeeIs Fine.

Taylor's Blood Medicine contains Iodide of Potash and other vegetable ingredients, such as Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, Gentian, Wintergreen and Sassafras, which act as a fine tonic to the stomach, while the Iodide of Potash absorbed by the blood destroys the poisonous acids which lead to rheumatism and paralysis. Get bot tie of Taylof's Blood Medicine today from your druggist. It will stop those headaches, baekaches, pains in the fin gers, arms and shoulders, hips and knees. It will bring back your appe- tite and make you gain weight if you are thin and pale. Taylor's Blood Medicine is purely vegetable, pleasant to take, will tone up your stomach and make you feel fine.
 Price S1.00 a bottle, and if you are not satisfied it helped you, after talk ing three bottles, which should last you about thirty days, return the bot ties to your druggist and get your money baek.-Adv.