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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20
sLAsHED BY WIFE
Negro Cut, Then Dragged Into House
 And DOctOred

And DOctOred
 Clara Freeman, negress, 424 Ninth alley, north, started slashing her hus- band, Tom Freeman, with a knife Thursday after he had returned home suddenly when he was supposed to have gone ''to town," and continued her at- tack until she had drawn blood from two wounds, one on the face and one on the shoulder.
 At the sight of blood she halted, and dragged her husband into the house to dress his wounds and to beg forgive ness.
 But she was not to get off so easily for neighbors, attracted by the conflict, had phoned police, and Detectives c. N. Bragan and c. E. McCombs appeared on the scene. Tom was taken to Hill man hospital to have his wounds dress ed, and Clara was given place in the city jail, where she will await trial on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20
Marriage Licenses

F. R. Chadwick, 60, and Mrs. Louise $. Lancaster, 3S.
 Mark Burch, 22, and Frankie Estes, g.
 R. P. Carreker, 21, and Ella Aline Wilder, 19
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20
TAXICAB COMPANY
 SUED FOR $2OO, ,OOO

Because of injuries she alleges she received June 10 when struck by a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20

Wyatt HefIIn Keller-Wyatt Heflin Keller 15-year-old son of A. Keller. 2315 Arl- ington avenue, died Thursday morning at a local infirmary: Funeral an nouncements will be made later by Llge Loy. pending the arrival of a sister from California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20

Doris NUIIer-Doris Miller, 2h-year-old daughtSr of MT. and Mrs. Elmo Miller. Carbon Hill, died Thursday afternoon at a local infirmary The body was sent at II o'clock Thursday evening by Vics to Carbon H.ll fer burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20

Mrs. John FaEardis-Mrs. John Fagardis
 died Thursday at the residence, 1904 Eightieth avenue. north. Funeral "serv- ices will be held at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Greek church.
 Burial will be in Elmwood, with Johns in charge. -fs a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20

Harold Willie Walker-Harold Willie Walker, ?, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Walker, died early Thursday morning at a local infirmary.z The body was sent to Altoona, Ala. by Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20

Mrs. Julia A. Lee--8frs. Julia Ann Lee, aged 31, AIS Church street. Elyton, died Thursday at a local infirmary. She is survived by her husband, L. Nj. Lee; one daughter, Sophie, aged 10; three sons, Edward. Charles and Thomas Lee. and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter smith
 Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning, at the residence, with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
SELMA OFFICIALS
 TAKE UP DUTIES
T. J. ROweIl Is Sworn In As
 New Manager
Especial Leased WIre.)

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 6.-At meet ing of the Selma council tonight the new mayor, T. J. Rowell, and other of ficials took the formal oath of office, l.. F. Burns becoming the new presl- dent of the council, taking the place of Mayor Powell. Louis Benish took the place of councilman from the second ward, held by Councilman Burns. 9th CT counciimen remain unchanged.
 Heads of departments and city offi- cials will be chosen by the council at its next regular meeting, the second Monday night in October. These off cials include city clerk, tax collector, chief of police, street commissioner, sanitary inspector, city engineer and city weigher.
 Autauga Man Held-Jim Love, for many years a well-known resident of Autauga county, was arrested in Selma Saturday just after he had moved to Burnsville, which is in Dallas county. He had been a resident of Dallas coun- ty only 10 hours when he was arrested for alleged violation of the prohibition laws. This arrest follows that of his brother, Crawford Love, recently in Autauga county, on a similar charge.
 Sixty.Five Teachers Meet-Sixty-fiv teachers met in Selma Saturday for the monthly reading circle. Mrs. Lyle Smith, assistant superintendent of edu- cation for Dallas county, presided. R. H. Sutherland, extension worker from Livingston Normal college, organized the course of study for the teachers and addressed the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
} MEN ARRESTED
 IN 4 ROBBERIES
Merchandise and Cash Taken From Sheffield x
 Business Houses
tMu,c,e shoals Bureau.)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Oct. 6.-Four business houses in Sheffield were en- tered by thieves Saturday night and small amounts of merchandise and cash were stolen. Three young men, Smith Fuller, Ralph Taylor and Eddie bod son, were arrested. Dodson and Taylor were released on bond of $500 and Full Ter was held in jail pending trial be- fore circuit court. The city market, Frohman Baking company, Second Street Shoe and Clothing company and Second Street Barbecue stand were the places entered.
 City Posts Assigned-A special meet ing of the city commission was held at the city hall today, when assignment of duties to commissioners were made and new officers appointed. Changes were made in every branch of the city gov ernment and the fire department. Al len !. Roulbas was elected president Of the commission and given charge of the police and fire departments. Richard R. Hill, newly elected member, was made street commissioner and w. Fl. Adams was named finance commis- sioner; Eugene Lattimer, chief; Billie Lalisk, James Reynolds, and w. J.. Blake, patrolmen, anf Charles BIevins, motorcycle officer. H. A. Johnson was named as new chief of the fire depart ment. and Lacy Balue, George Howard and Tracey Thorn were elected officers of the street department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
MORGAN DIARIES.
 TO BE INSPECTED.
State Official to Urge Adoption of Model
 License Law
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY-DECATUR. Ala. Oct. G. Diaries of Morgan county will be in- spected this week by Hugh D. Franklin state board of health assigned to the Tennessee valley. Mir. Franklin states that in connection with his inspection he will confer with milk producers with u view of having a general agreement between buyers and sellers of milk which will lead the adoption of the so- called model license" ordinance in all the milk consuming centers of the coun- ty. Huntsville, Florence, Gadsden and other cities of the state are now pro- tected in their milk supply by the pro- vision of the model license law, &C., cording to Franklin. The law. he says, requires healthy cows, clean quarters for them and sanitary handling of all milk.
 Officials Sworn In--New officials elected November 15 for Albany-De- evening. Mayor Nelson of Decatur sue bany succeeds William A. Britain, president of the council of Albany, and A. J. Jolly succeeds Charles ID. Citizen. Tn Decatur the aldermen: Clyde Hen drix and W. E. Hooper succeed them selves. K. H. Malone, w. K. Boswell are new aldermen. In Albany T. G. Masterson succeeds A. l.. Jolly, W. l.. Hatchett succeeds F. P. Lewis, c. R. Royer succeeds l.. R. Yarbrough, G. L.. Buck succeeds ]. W. Mccall, W. B. Sively succeeds T. G. Crane, and John NJ. Maxwell and G. H. Chunn succeed themselves.
 Begins 7eth Year-Dr. Samuel A. Steele began his 76th year with two forceful sermons at his church, the First Methodist of Decatur, Sunday. Ore Steele's church is now in the midst of q revival meeting. He stated that Dr. Thurston B. Price of Ashville will arrive Tuesday as the leading speaker of the meeting. The evangelist singer is ". G. Waltermeyer of Raleigh, N. c. Dr, James D. Hunter, pastor of the Central Methodist church, preached the revival sermon Monday night.
 Three Autos Wrecked-Three auto mobile accidents occurred here over the weekend, in all of which the cars were whecked, and in two of them men were injured. In a collision on Grant street Prof. A. B. Burch of Falkville had his right arm badly bruised. In an accident on the Bee Line highway 8 negroes were injured when they ran into a car occupied by two white men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
Alabama News In Brief Items From The Age-Herads 1000 Miles Of Leased Wires

car bringing a party of 3S, said to in- clude the directors of the Consumers Power company of Chicago, arrived in Sheffield at 2 o'clock today for an in spection of Wilson dam.
 FLORENCE-The first regular meet ing of the Florence Chamber of Com merce following the vacation periods was held Monday night.
 SELMA-Circuit court for Dallas county opened Monday morning with Judge s. k. Hobbs of the Fourth ju- dicial district presiding. The criminal docket will be taken up Monday, Octo- Der 13, when a number of important cases will be called, among them large number involving violation of the pro- hibition laws.
 ! ALBANY-DECATUR-Forty teach CTS have been enrolled in class of methods taugh by Miss Cora E. Bratton of the Florence Normal College. The next meeting will be called for Satur- day week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
6l ARE PLEDGED TO SORORTTIES
 AT UNIVERSITY
Signing Closes Drive Of Several Weeks Under
 Rush System

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Oct, 6.-(Spe- cial.) )--Sixty-one freshmen girls were pledged to sororities Saturday, inaugur- ating a new rush system at the Uniyer- sity. The new system, conducted un- der rules laid down by the Pan-Hellenic council, composed of representatives of each sorority, provides that pledges be made on day named by the council.
 The pledging closed several weeks of rushing" when each sorority was al lowed to give three parties. The list of pledges are;
 Alpha Chi Omega-verne Bradley, Troy; Wilma Gipson, Albertville; Res. sic Howells, Birmingham; Virginia Hunter, Birmingham; Anita Mitchell, Prattville; Mary Tom Peacock, Bir- mingham; Mineola Whatley, Montgom. cry.
 Alpha Gamma Delta-Hester Bennett, Mobile; Margaret Crow, Gainesville, Ga.: Eugenia Edwards, Wetumpka ; Sara Griffin, Meridian, Miss; Mary Leah Hurt, Marion; Helen Henry, Tus. caloosa; Alice Richardson. Whining. ton, N. O.; Ruth Steele, Tuscaloosa. Chi omega-Genelle Brown, Tusca-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
.FAYETTE FARM
 PROGRAM READY
Poultry and Dairying En- couraged by Union
 Manager

BERRY, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Special. IA. B. Baxley, state manager of the United Farmers of America, mas concluded a two weeks speaking tour of Fayette county. At the close of a series of farm rallies, held at Fayette recently, when members from all locals over the county were present, three-year farm program was developed and the raising of poultry and dairying was encour- aged.
 Another crop, which will probably be added next year by members of the or ganization, is the raising of strawber- ries. Mfr. Baxley is maintaining an of- flee at Fayette this fall and is aiding the members in marketing their prod ucts.
 Pastor Re- -Elected-Rev. J. D. Dobbs of Jasper was reelected as pastor of the Bethabara Baptist church Sunday, and delegates were chosen for the Fay cite County association, will meet at Bankston October 15 and 16.
 700 Bales Handled to J. l.. Yerby, who weighs cotton for the Farmers warehouse of. Berry, over TOO bales of cotton have been brought into town this year. About three-fourths of the cotton is being sold whife a good price can be obtained. Almost half of the crop is gathered, it is believed.
 Park RemodeIed Under the supervi- sion of Professor R. c. Christopher and Coach Hugh Garfield the Athletic park at Berry High school has been remod- eled and repaired.
 Schools To Open-All rural schools of Fayette county will begin October 13 and continue for a period of five months, according to a statement is- sued by ]. A. Kuykendallg county super intendent.
 Miss Callan Named Miss Ruth Cal Ian of Gadsden has been chosen rural school supervisor for Fayette county and is now in Fayette beginning her years work.
 Church Established-Rev. J. c. Frost, Nazarene minister of Jasper, who has conducted tent revivals here for the past two summers, has established a church here and conducts services once each week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
NEW OFFICIALS ASSUME REIVS
 AT ANNISTON
S. J. Reaves Is Installed
 As Mayor, Succeeding : ]. l.. Wikle
(Anniston, Bureau)

ANNISTON, Ala, Oct. 6.-Monday night at o'clock Mayor Sidney J. Reaves; Charles F. Duke, president of the city council, and the twelve council men chose to guide the city's destiny for the ensuing two year term, were off cially ushered into office at the city hall. Mayor Reaves was sworn into office by the retiring mayor, J. L. Wikle. and then in turn administered the oath of of- flee to the president of the council and the new councilmen.
 With this formality completed, Mayor Wikle, Council President John F. Williams and the twelve councilmen who served during the past term, with the exception of three who were re- elected, retired to private life. f.ayor Wikle stated that he has made no plans for the future, but expects to take long rest, travelling extensively. It is understood that he is considering a lengthy South American and European tour for the winter.
 The new city council is composed of the following men: c, +. Duke, presi- dent; c. l.. Dill, W. BE. Lewis, First ward; Fred Harkins, John M. Kinds, Second ward; J. H. Amos, T. +. Strick- lin, Third ward; w. Murray Field Percy A. Quinn, Fourth ward; H. H. Booth, and c. H. BrummelL Fifth ward; J. A. Hardin, B. F. Presley, Sixth ward. The new officials were elected September 15 on the democratic ticket. 4i@
 Negro Slain By Nephew-Bob Phil lips, was shot and almost instantly kill ed Sunday night in a dispute with his nephew, Sam Phillips Sam Phillips escaped but is thought to be seriously wounded by shots fired by his uncle. Nathalie Bush, negro rwoman, who is said to have been the cause of the kill ing was arrested as @aF witness.
 To Go To Washington George T. Montgomery, who has been manager of the Lyric theater here Nor the past two years, has>resigned and will leave soon for Washington. MT. Montgomery has resided in Anniston far ten years and has been manager o4 three theaters here. e A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07

loosa; Louise Gardner, Memphis Eloise Johnson, oneonta; Adele Liddy, Memphis.
 1, Delta Delta Delta--Celeste Bailey, Faunsdale; Betty Brown. Birmingham ; Anna May Carson, Cashhaw, s. o.; Fay Donovan, Birmingham; Dolly Du- boise, Fort Payne; Elizabeth Geise, Dawson, Ga.; Gustrine Milner, Bir- mingham; Lucille Smith, Birmingham ; Winnie Smith, Birmingham; Mary Mar garet Shepherd, Central Millsj Marie Deal, Tuscaloosa: Margene Welch, Tus- caloosa; Kathleen Baker, Tuscaloosa ; Catherine Osborne, Birmingham.
 Delta Zeta--Lula Kuntz, Tuscaloosa ; Dorothy Hickman, Birmingham; Nora Muckle, Greensboro.
 Kappa Delta--Harriet Acree, Mo bile; Evelyn Adams, Mobile; Elizabeth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07

Anderson, Montgomery; Elizabeth Eos. ter, Tuscaloosa; Frances Hampshirs. Mobile; Polly Jones, Tuscaloosa; Lus ciIe Miller, Brcwton; Trelle Noon Montgomery Mary Patton. Tuscaloosa : Margaret Reed. Tuscaloosa; Frances Ward, Greensboro; Emily Winslett,, Tuscaloosa.
 Pi Alpha (local)-Margaret Altman. Mobile; Le Marie Andrews, Mobile :; Sarah Hickey, San Francisco; Frances Lipscomb, Demopolis; Louise Powell. woodberry, Ga; Augusta small Lin- den; Susie Milkens, Birmingham.
 Zeta Tau Alpha-Lily May Crook, NronroevilIe Martha Dominick, Tusca- loosa; May Rutherford, Monrceville Mary Stringfellow. Tuscaloosa: Nell Woodall. Gartersville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
OZARK MAN DIES

OZARK, Ala, Oct. 6.--(Special)-- Bartown Garner, well known citizen of Ozark, died in hospital at Dothan Sat urday evening. He went to the hos pital three weeks ago and seemed to be dbnvaiescing nicely until "Wednesday: Thursday be underwent an operation which did 1lot seem to have serious ef- feet until immediately before his death.
 Garner was pioneer merchant of Ozark, and a former brick manufac- turer. He leaves a widow, and one daughter, Mrs. Bernard Reynolds, who lives in Donaldsonville, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
g ARE ARRESTED
 AT TUSCALOOSA
12 Alleged Speed Law violators
 Taken In Week-End Drive
(Tuscaloosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Oct. 6.-Tus- caloosa police arrested thirty-three per- sons during the weekend. Twelve of the arrests were for violating the speed limit.
 Big Singing Held-The largest all- day singing in Tuscaloosa's history was held here Sunday when over 2,O00 met at the court house and Baptist church. Birmingham singers who attended in cluded Prof. Dyke, F. A. Ganus, ]. c. Ganus, Floyd Ganus and B. K. billiard. Prof. R. l.. Stuckey of south Georgia also were present.
 To Direct Charities-Mrs. Delvin of New York has been appointed secretary for the Tuscaloosa County Association of Charities and has established head quarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. Mrs. Delvin succeeded Mrs. T, W. Blondheim.
 Pastor Takes Charge-Dr. Wallace Tharpe, former pastor of the First Christian church of Pittsburg assumed the pastorate of the First Christian church here Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07

FAYETTE-Miss Ruth Gallon, of Gadsden has arrived to take up the duties of supervisor of schools in the county.
 TALLADEGA-The general store and postoffice, operated by q. W. Carr at Arkwright was robbed Sunday aft ernoon, according to reports received here. Twenty dollars in cash and some dry goods were stolen.
 OZARK-Two prizes of s each have been awarded to students of the city school and the county high school by the M. W. Redd dairy in an essay contest. The winners were Alice Mum Carroll of the city school and Harvey c. Dowl- ing, Jr., of the high school.
 TUSCALOOSA funeral of R. H. Childress, 75 years old, who died Sunday morning will be held tomorrow afternoon. The local Masonic order will direct the funeral.
 SHEFFIELD--A special pullman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
FALL TERM BEGUN
 BY COLBERT COURT
Heavy Civil Docket to Be Taken
 Up Today
fMnsnIe ShoaIs Bureau.l ]

TUSCUMBIA, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Spe- ciaI. .1-Circuit court of Colbert coun- ay convened in Tuscumbia today for the fall term with heavy criminal and civil dockets, After cOnvening court adjourned to permit Congressman AL mon to address the assemblage. Mir. Almon made a strong talk, telling why the democratic national ticket should be elected in November. Judge Charles Almon was on the bench. The civil docket will be taken up tomorrow !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
ALABAMA COLLEGE
 WILL CELEBRATE
Founders Day Program to Be
 Rendered Oct. II

MoNTEVALLO, Ala, Oct. 6.-(Spe- cial. )-Preparations are being made at Alabama college for Founders Day, Sat urday, October Il. An elaborate pro gram has been arranged. Several strong speakers will present different features of college educational life.
 Miss Irwin, supervisor of foods, is planning a great barbecue for all the students and out-of-town visitors, who may attend the Founders Day celebra- tion. Friendsa of the college are cor dially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
PLAN TOLL FERRY
 AT SHOALS CREEK
Lauderdale Commissioners To
 Take Temporary Step
(MuscIe Shoals Bureau.)

FLORENCE, Ala, Oct. 5.-The Lal derdale county commissioners ha, passed a resolution authorizing ]. 2 Mcclure and Commissioner Dow 7 arrange for the operation of a toll farr at Shoals Creek bridge on the Flo enc Killen road. It is contemplate charge a toll of five cents for DO 9 on foot, 20 cents for horse and and 9 cents for automobiles and Ons. It Nas stated the toll ferri only be in operation for a short as work on the new bridge is prd ing rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
RAIDERS ASSISTED
 BY S.. GLENN YOUNG
Former KIan Sleuth Again Gets
 Into Action

MARION, H., Oct4 8.-S. Glenn Young, former Ku yKlnx Klan liquor raider, participated in his first raid in Williamson county br many months last Saturday, it wa$ learned. The raid was led by C4nstable Frank Roberts of Herrin. Dolly" York was arrested for alleged possession of white Inele" She was taken to Benton Sunday to file bond in Federal District oourf
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-12
RATES GRANTED TO AID NEW
KINGMAN INDUSTRIAL PLANT

Application of the Santa Fe rail-
road company to establish rates which,
it was said, will make possible new
industrial establishment for Kingman,
was approved by the Arizona corpora
ton commission last week.
The new industry to be established
is tnat of the Western Ore Purchasing
company which, it was said, will es-
tablish an ore sampling plant at King
man.
As result of the permit, ore ship
ments which pass through Kingman
enroute to smelters at Humboldt or
Hayden can be stopped at Kingman
for transit without additional shipping
charges being made. The shipments
sampled at Kingman will get the
benefit Of the through rate from the
point of origin to the smelter. With
out the special permit, the carriers
would be required to charge the high
er local rates from point of origin to
Kingman, and then from Kingman to
the smelter.
Where shipments of ore make an
out of line haul to reach Kingman
for sampling, additional charges will
be made for the extra distance.
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-12
RAINFALL In STATE SAVES
STOCKMEN GREAT SUMS

Rain which began falling in Phoenix
and vicinity at 7:O5 o'clock Saturday
morning and continued intermittently
throughout the day, was general along
the Pacific coast, and in Utah and
Nevada.
The rain in the Salt River valley
was the first since November IL,
when trace was recorded by the
weather bureau. The precipitation
previous to that, on October 30, was
80 inch, slightly more than the PA
inch which fell Sunday there. The
rain on September 10 amounted to .02
inch.
At 11:30 o'clock Saturday, a report
received at the Water Users office in
Phoenix stated than 08 inch of pre-
cipitation had been recorded at the
Roosevelt dam, one-quarter inch at
Payson and 90 inch at Miami.
The rain was valued at several mil
lion dollars since it came in time tt
save herds of cattle which for weeks
had been slowly declining from lack of
fodder made scarce by the big
drought.
Joseph A. Billingsley of Phoenix re-
ported that he encountered a cloud
burst between Florence and the
Apache Junction while returning from
Tucson Saturday.
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-12
NINETEEN NEW LAWYERS
ADMITTED IN STATE

A class said to be the largest ever
to be admitted to the Arizona bar at
one time received certificates at Phoe-
nix last week after having success
fully passed the bar examinations
The class numbered 10 out of 2S who
took the examination.
The roll of those admitted: Kirby
Lee Vidrine, Phoenix; James H. Ward
Phoenix; Frank L. Smell Jr., Miami;
Joseph P. McMurtrey, Prescott; AL
fred B. Carr, Prescott; Edwin D.
Green, Phoenix; Raymond E. ZickeI
Phoenix; Alfonso A. Scott, Prescott
John C. Lee, Phoenix; Mrs. Carrie M
Lambert, Florence; Rudolph Kruger
Phoenix; Rowland NJ. Butler, Phoenix
Virgil t. Bledsoe, Phoenix; Harlow
Henry Akers, Phoenix; Clinton M
Bonner, Prescott; Galbraith A. Little
Nogales; w. G. Hall, Phoenix, and
Newman William White, Glendale.
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-12
TO SPAN GILA WITH LONG
EST BRIDGE IN THE STATE

The state highway department is
now definitely considering the erec-
ton of structure across the Gila
river near Gillespie dam, which will
be the longest highway bridge in Ari-
zona, is announced by w. G. Lefebvre,
state engineer. The structure will be
1900 feet in length and Is feet wide,
and the cost is estimated at $250,000.
Diamond drilling to determine the
depth and character of the bed rock
across the entire width of the river
channel will be started Immediately
as the first preliminary to actual con-
struction it was announced. Several
alternative types of structure have
been planned by the bridge engineers
of the department to meet bedrock
conditions as they are found. The
proposed site for the bridge is 600
feet down stream from the dam.