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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
HOLDUPSSOLVED : BY CONFESSION
 OF YOUNG NEGRO
Two Jailed In Connection With Highway Rob-
 berries In City
(AnnistOn Bureau)

ANNISTON, Ala, Dec. 5.-L. J. Sampler, 19-year-old negro, in the pres ence of Chief o. P. White, Detective Sam Smith and a newspaper man this afternoon in his cell at the city jail, made a voluntary confession of being one of the negroes who have stirred this section by their bold highway rob berries within the past few days. Sam pier admitted participating in the hold up of G. w. Mayne, meat market man, Wednesday night and robbing him of more than $1OO and of robbing w. M. Ragland, service, station clerk, of SIS Tuesday night. The other negro impli- cated by Sampler is Tom Ross, who is confined in the county jail and has made no statement.
 Sampler and Ross are charged with highway robbery and will be given a hearing before Recorder Phil White side Saturday morning. It is expected that they will be bound over to the grand jury under a very heavy bond. The negroes were arrested Thursday and placed in solitary confinement.
 Mayne was held up immediately after closing the front door of his establish ment early in the evening, while Rag land was held up the night before in the same neighborhood when he was walking home from work. The negroes stopped both of their victims at the point of a pistol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
0PELIKA-AUBURN HIGHWAY SOUGHT.
Movement Put Under Way At Meeting Of
 Kiwanis Club

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Special.) A paved highway between Opelika and Auburn appears now as strong prob- ability as result of booster meeting at the Kiwanis club luncheon Wednes- oay, when a movement to that end was launched. At this meeting the special guests of honor were J. F. Sutttle and J. H. Scruggs of the state highway com mission and Divisional Engineer G. N. Mitcham.
 T. D. Sanford delivered the keynote speech of the occasion, making a strong appeal for the paved road, and present. ing convincing arguments to the mem bers of the commission. This speech was followed by talks by Mitcham, Futile and Scruggs, each of whom pressed his interest in the project.
 Other enthusiastic speeches in favor of the paved road between the two towns were made by President Spright lowell and Dr. B. B. Ross of the A. P. l., by Dr. B. F. Thomas, represent ing the Lyons club of Auburn and by Dr. c. $. Yarbrough, mayor of that city. Talks were also made by repre- sentative Opelikians, president of the chamber of commerce, N. D. Denson, Jr.; NJ. NJ. Mccall, I. J. Dorsey and Of ther Rotary club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
PLANS COMPLETED
 TO REPAIR THEATER
Manager Finds $4,OOO Insurance
 Was. Carried

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Spe- ciaI. I.)-Announcement was made today that the Grand theater, which was bad ly damaged by fire and water Tuesday, would be remodeled, redecorate and put back in operation under the manage ment of Charles L. Hackworth before the first of the new year. MT. Hack worth was in Atlanta when the fire oc- cnrred and had made a contract for a new program of pictures, which will be shown in his other theater, the Jeffer- son, until the Grand gets going again, Upon his return here he found $4,O0O fire insurance policy that he thought had expired, but which is in effect and will be applied against his loss of Tues 1au
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
GIRLS WIN PRIZES

Bernard Reason and Miss Sustn Beech Garron were announced on Fri day as winners of the first prize of the national home lighting essay con- test which was sponsored here by the Alabama Power company and the D. c. Martin Electric company. The win Ders received $15 each and will have their essays placed in the national con- test with grand prize of a $15,0OO home along with five others. These essays were taken from 34 submitted out of 15O contestants in the Twin Cities. The essays were adjudged by Mesadames A. J. Harris, o. Kyle and E. c. Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
MARION PREPARES
 FOR FARM CENSUS
Eight Enumerators Are Named
 For Work

HAMILTON, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Spe- cial. )-The following enumerators have been appointed in Marion county to take the agricultural census among the farmers: L. D. Nichols, T. M. Garter, w. W. Watts, W. k. Ozbirn, w.. 5. Tidwell, J. D. Gregg, Ira l.. Hughes and M. B. Shirey. These men will com. plete the work under the direction or M. H. Laws, supervisor of Birming- ham. within the next two months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
DEATH RESULTS
 IN FOREST FIRES
Rain Expected To Check Woods Blazes In
 State

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 5.-One death has resulted from constant burn ing of woods and forests throughout Alabama, caused by cafelessness of hunt CTS, campers, tourists, and others' ac- cordipg to Chester B. Johnson, state fire marshal.
 The death, the marshal says, resulted O few days ago when an old man was burned to death in his home, which caught fire from woods burning nearby.
 MT. Johnson has recently returned from a trip through south Alabama where he visited Troy, Elba, Enter prise. New Br6ckton, Newton, Pickard, Midland City, Headland, Slocomb and Bradford. Practically all the lands Tn this territory have been burned over and great damage has resulted to tim Der, he said.
 Tn Butler county at least four build- ings besides one person were destroyed by these woods fires while in Pike county, near Troy, at least three build- ings have burned from forest fires and another was discovered just as it reached the barn and the residence was ex- tinguished.
 Two burning railroad trestles were reported by the marshal, one being on the Coast Line tracks in Dale county. This incident was reported to the prop CT authorities, the marshal says.
 A more serious fire was reported Sun day when fire burned trestle and caused a train wreck between Mont gomery and Troy. The engine and ex- press cars ran off the track, caused by the sagging rails which, in turn, was caused by the ties being burned from under the rails. There was no loss of life or injury to human life, according to the information of the fire mar shal.
 The rain Thursday night will stop wood fires this season, 1t is believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
Y. M. c. A. DRIVE BOOSTED

The local Y. NJ. c. A. membership drive which began this week has re- suited in 800 new members for 1925. The Y. M. c. A. promises to build and equip a gymnasium. If the drive realizes 2,O0O members and the Twin City association is getting behind the work with enthusiasm. There is no gymn here now and the possibility of one soon is lending zest to the drive. Full membership of the organization for 1924 was over 1.70O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
PARENT.TEACHER MEET

UNIONTOWN, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Spe- cial.)-The Parent-Teacher association met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles P. Johnston presiding. The committee on finances reported favor ably on a new piano and a domestic science department, which will be start ed by the middle of January. The pro- gram was given by children selected from the third and fourth grades and the music pupils of Miss Louise Pon and consisted of recitations and music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL
 THROWN BY HORSE
Injuries To Selma Student Not
 Serious

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Speclai Leased Wire. .)-Sybil Eliasberg, mem Der of the high school set, was thrown from fer horse Wednesday afternoon, and, while no serious accident resulted, the wild dash of the horse out Broad street caused much excitement. Miss Eliasberg was thrown near the car sheds. Shearin Bislin's ambulance, an swering the call was run into and smashed by negro driving car at the corner of Voeglin and Broad. Miss Eliasberg was carried home by a pass ing car and her injuries were not seri- 0IS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
MONTGOMERY MAN
 DEAD OF INJURIES
Husband And Wife Both Victims
 Of Wreck

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. D. Miles J. Bray, local dairyman, who died last night from injuries received when his auto was struck by Gen. tral of Georgia passenger train, was buried here this afternoon. Bray's wife who was instantly killed in the &C., cident. which occurred near Montgom- cry Tuesday night, was burned here ynstprdaY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
T. s N. OFFICIALS VISIT

E. A. DeFuniack, freight traffic manager of the l.. & N. railroad with headquarters in Louisville, Ky, is in Anniston on official business for the road. Although no statement was is- sued to the effect, it is considered htat the l.. & N. is planning changes in their terminal facilities here and that De Funiack is in the city with the view of passing on the proposed expansion. IF. D. Lively, general claim agent, and w. c. Tolliver, chairman of the public re lations committee of the l.. & N. with headauarters in Birmingham, were in the city Thursday and part of Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
METHODIST CLASS
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Work Begins On New M. & O.
 Viaduct
Tuscaloosa Bureaul

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 5.-The Brotherhood class of the Brandon Me morial church held its annual cleo tion and banquet Thursday night at the church. J. H. Hughes was elected president; Raymond Terry, vice presi. dent; c. E.. Doss, secretary; T. o. In gram, treasurer; Prof. J. P. McMahan, teacher, and Prof. s. J. Mccall, assist ant teacher. About 150 were present Talks were made by Rev. Faust of Bir. mingham and Presiding Elder J. D. Morris,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
 TO MEET ON DEC. 70
Annual Tennessee Valley Meet
 ing Set At Huntsville
fTennessee Valley Bureau

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Dec. 5. The regular yearly meetings of the Ten nessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America will be held on Wednesday, December 10. at the Chamber of Com merce at Huntsville, Ala, according to an announcement issued by Dr. Carl A. Gross, president, and H. G. Seiger, secretary. Business of importance for all council territory will be handled at this meeting and officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
Y. M. c. A. OFFICIAL RESIGNS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. b. Especial. l.)-Gledden Harrison, for the past two years physical director of the Montgomery Y. NJ. c. A., has rendered his resignation to accept a similar posi- tition with the new "Y" at Baton Rouge, La. Mir. Harrison is an ex- service man, having served in the fla nous Rainbow Division" in France. He has been engaged in Y. M. c. A. physical work since his return from the world conflict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
WORK ON VIADUCT

Work has been commenced by the Mobile and Ohio railroad on the Six tieth street viaduct over the tracks of the road The old wooden bridge has been razed and the new structure will be of concrete and steel. The viaduct links West End with other sections of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZED

The association of colleges and sec ondary Schools of the south, recently in annual session at Memphis, has placed the Etowah County High school on its accredited list, thereby enabling graduates to enter any college in the country where high school credits are recognized. Inspection by agents of the association is said to have shown that Etowah is equal to any high school in the state in the way of equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
WRITER IGNORED

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Special. J. Mrs. Katherine Leiser Robbins, noted Alabama magazine writer, has been in- vited to join the Allied Arts club of Bir- mingham, provision having been made for nonresident membership. Mrs. Rob- bins was invited by the fiction group of which Arthur Galloway is chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
POSTAL OFFICIAL VISITS

F. A. Meyers, assistant secretary of the fifth district civil service board, At lanta, Ga., made an official visit to the Sheffield post office Thursay, confer ring with Postmaster Little and Secre tary Kidd of the local civil service board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
MOUNTAIN MAN HELD

Herman Myers, alleged moonshiner of Brindlee mountain, is under arrest here and is being held for the Marshall county authorities, who want him on a charge of removing stolen property, ac- cording to Special Agent McCrory of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
YOUTH BOUND OVER

Cleo Jackson and Chester Smith, To- cal youths, were given a hearing in po- lice court before Recorder Phil White. side this morning on the charges of larceny of an automobile and bringing stolen property into the city. Young Jackson was bound over to the grand iury under a $500 bond, while the Smith youth was turned over to the juvenile court officials when it became known he was only 15 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
GOLF TOURNAMENT
 WON BY ROTARIANS
Florence Club Emerges Victor
 In Contest
Muscle Shoals Breau)

FLORENCE, Ala, Dec. 5.-The Florence Rotary club emerged victor to- day in the annual golf tournament of civic clubs, which was participated in by the Kiwanis, Rotary, Exchange and Civitan clubs of this city. The cham pionship contest of some weeks created much interest. The finals were played by James Campbell and Dr. A. A. Jack son for the Rotarians, who defeated A. T. Putette and Homer l.. Reeder, rep resenting the Exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
FIDDLERS TUNE IN
Contest Will Be Held At Leighton
 School

LEIGHTON, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Spe- cial )-An old-time fiddlers' convention will be held at the Colbert County High school in Leighton on Friday, December 12. This is an annual event and usual ly attracts large numbers from through out the county.
 The convention this year is being staged by the Parent-Teacher associa- t1on of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
uorDs TERRACING SCHOOL

E. l.. Deal, Lauderdale county farm demonstration agent, conducted a ter facing school at Burchum Valley today. Land owners in this county are mnni- festing much interest in these terraclng demonstrations and it is thought much good will result from this phase of MT. Deals work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
TO HOLD BAZAAR

The Woman's Missionary society ot the Methodist church will conduct bazar next week, the proceeds going to the church debt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
TO HOLD BAZAR

FAYETTE, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Special) tist churches will open on the tenth A bazar with a display of beautiful ar ticles for Christmas shoppers, also a lea room of special attraction. A plate lunch will be served each day at noon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
HEADS REGISTRARS

l.. M. Harris has been reappointed chairman of the Etowah county board of registrars and N. c. Bond has been named to succeed N. D. Jelks as mem- Der of that body, according to News received from Montgomery Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
AsHBURN TO COME
Mobile Prepares To Entertain Water
 waVS Head

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Special.)-o Plans for entertaining General T. Q' Ashburn, director of the inland water ways corporation and members ot the advisory board, were discussed intor- mally by members of the executive com mittee of the chamber of commerce this afternoon. General William l.. Sibertr chairman and engineer of the state docks commission, and Major F. H Emerson, United States district en- eineer, will assist in welcoming the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
nN HONOR ROLL

The following pupils of the grammar school have been placed upon the honor roll for the second month of the scho- lastic year: Elane Mckenzie, Lybrand Smith, Rollie Redden, Lola Springfield and John Fife Gilllore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06

HOLD GOLDEN RULE" DINNER
 The Civitan club will hold it's Golden Rule dinner next Monday to aid the Near East Relief fund. It will be held at the plant of the Horne Veneering company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
sNTERTAINS BOARD

Rev. J. W. Curl, pastor of the Meth odist church, entertained his official board Tuesday night with dinner. The plans for the years work were discussed by the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
MISS NETTIE LIMBAUGH

Miss Nettie Linebaugh, age 79, died at her home on Queen City avenue late Thursday night The funeral was held from the residence Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
POSTPONE CHEST DRIVE

The plan for a Community Chest has been postponed for another year. The necessity for forming charitable organization immediately led to this de- cision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
GOOD RAIN FALLS

A good rain fell during Thursday night and came as a great relief after drought lasting practically since Sep tember 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
GRAND JURY CALLED

Judge Woodson J. Martin has called Blount grand jury to reassemble at Oneonta next Monday for the inves- tigation of several homicides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
GIRLS WIN DEBATE Boys Held Less Helpful To Thier Par
 ante

SULLIGENT, Ala, Dec. 5.-(Spe- cial. was recently rendered by the Athenian Literary society. The subject: Resolved, That Girls Are More Helpful to Their Parents Than Bows" The affirmative was represent ed by Miss Laura Hill and Miss Grace Wilson. The negative by Russell Lackey and Chester Waldrop. The judges, Rev. Fully, Mrs. Harvey and Professor Newman, decided in favor of the affirmative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
INCH OF RAIN FALLS

Nearly an inch of rain fell in Gadsden late Thursday night breaking drought which has lasted for 66 days and the longest on record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
AUBURN GRADS ACT
Unanimously Ask House Cleaning At
 College

Graduates and under graduates of Aubrn met here Friday night and con- sidered the resolution passed at Bir- mingham Thursday night to secure re- organization at the college. The resolu- ton was indorsed and the local Auburn club is said to be unanimous for the move.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
1 TROUBLED WITH 1. ECZEMA Z YEARS|
Itching and Burning were IUn-| bearabIe. Cuticura Heals.

"I wac troubled with eczema for two years. It began with a tiny spot on my scalp, and then broke out just above my ankle. The itch- ing and burning were unbearable. | I lost considerable sleep on account of the irritation.
 II used several different remedies which were recommended to me, but some of them only aggravated lthe trouble. I was advised to try cuticura Soap and Ointment 60 purchased some, which completely healed my trouble in about three weeks" (signed) chas. Randall. Box 1155, Ashevills. N. C.
 Use Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Talcum regularly for everyday toilet purposes.
 Samples Yrss by Mail. Address: "cuaisars LAbeS' atoriss, Dept K, Maiden 4S, Mass." Sold svsrJ- where. Soap 25c. Ointment 16 and boc. Talcun zss. W Try our new Shaving Stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
MRS. DORA JONES

Mrs. Dora Jones. 73 years of age, died at Mt. Zion Thursray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06
Porter Coats S35, $40, so

are revelation in moneys worth. Styled to the minute. Quality fabrics. Beauti- full tailoring. Ample assortments. Before you spend more for your Overcoat, see how much we can give you by virtue of our four store buying organization.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23
LIFE
rs WONDERFUL
By John P. Medbury.

By John +. MedDury. :,
H-NgTY folks don't realize how
fortunate they are until they.
~ spend a few weeks in the
country where the alarms start
going off at three O'Clock in the
morning.
A farmer who stays in bed
,.s.s after, three thirty is considered sd
"a lazy. - III
In the, average country town
the only beds that are occupied
4 after a. a. m. are. those IN the
emergency hospitals. I.
In the. city. lots Of people stay
IN In bed until noon. but, a farmer
wouldn't dare to do this unless
a he .was unconscious or dead.
One farmers son slept until
n seven O'Clock the other morning
V and his father had him sent 70 a
reform school.
/. He said he didn't want any
maynard boys on his farm.
The farmers in Kansas are just
5g getting up at the time the New
York children are listening 70
their bedtime stories.
Farm hands don't have a very
easy life. One Mariner was so
tight he made his help sleep on
the floor to keep from wearing
the beds out.
He wouldn't even. give them
anv electricity in their room. He
!. made them fill. the lanterns with
lightning bugs.
one hired man has been dress
ing in the dark for three years
because he can't tell the differ
i ence between a lightning bug ana
grasshopper. Z
!, " Another rancher was SO cheap
4 he wouldn't even give his farm q
name. IN
i He used to 30 around at two
exs8 10 CLOCK III TIC IIIONtlAt6 SntaAAAP
the hired men and telling them
a that they only had another hour
:. To- sleep. . ii.
<ssA"'s The average farm hand has TO
70 to bed at seven thirty in. the
evening on, it doesn't pay him.
- He. spoiIss his whole nights
~. rest worrying about waking up
II on time. @ Mr.
80. The most pathetic thing in the
world Is a hired man with IN
ssomnia. y. 49, AZ. i&
Nine out. of ten farmers don't
get any more sleep than a burg
lar. i 4 @
~ ~ p A farmers idea of heaven is
to be surrounded by twenty-eight
alarm clocks and then shut them
- off one by one with a basepan
s. bat. ~
I, ~ People who live on a farm
think that sleeping sickness -
1908. Country fife is the most won
. derful life in the world. unless
you live in the country
Copyright, 1924; BY King Features
. =" Syndicate, Incl
The Washington times., 1924-08-23
s.OYS TERS IN
SEASON

An aviator, who has promised
his wife that he'll never take
another drop.
The things Pop said when he
caught his foot in the new Per-
sian prayer-rug.
1. Headline: 1.-THE Prince of Wales
will be sseen at Long Island in
Fall"
A detective as a golf caddy.
49, -<I----~- .s~%
Mr.. and Mrs. Frog at the first
big hop of the season. -.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23
SAMPLE NO. s.

Here's the Proper Way to Write
q Customer. and Make Him In
debted to You for Life.
Dear. Mr.. Green:
"In going over my books / find
you still owe us 1854, but since
this item is long overdue, take
it that you are hard pressed for
money. You have been one of my
best customers, incidentally, SO
well call the debt off and start
with a new slate"
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

When the family assembled in
domestic convention to decide
where they would go to spend
two weeks vacation.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

When you ordered extra for
dinner and the guests didn't come.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

When Junior backed up the au-
tomobile next to the full clothes
line and let out the exhaust.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23
SAMPLE M. 2.

The Kind Of Letter to Write q
Chorus Girl 50 She Can't Pro
duce it i'm Court Later in q
Breach Of Promise Suit.
Dear Jack:
Bought a. swell suit of clothes
today. Am betting on the Cubs
to win the pennant."
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

The telephone operator who
cuts off a most interesting love
conversation between two turtle
doves when you are listening In.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

When Pa was caught fixing the
radio set with Mas silver button
hook. 80. 49,.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23
SAMPLE NO. 4.

How to Write to Your Boss to
Insure his Respect.
der Mr.. Jones.
Just sold $4,000 worth of our
old stock to wilkins & Co. and
$4,000 worth to Smith,, Smith &
Smith"
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

When your dentist yanked the
wrong tooth out.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23
SAMPLE NO. 2.

How to Write a Letter to Your
Wife in Response to a Request
for Money Without MarTing
Your Happiness.
Dearest Wife:
Here is a blank check. Fill 1t
in for as much as you want, and
remember, don't be a piker."
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

The man who has seen the
show before and makes believe
it's his shrewdness that allows
him to tell you what's going to
happen every minute ahead.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23

The fellow who borrowed a ten
spot from you to buy flowers for
the girl you were both counting.
The Washington times., 1924-08-23
M IDDLECLASS
MELODRAMA

When Johnny said to the Wis
itor sitting on the couch, That's
where we Sleep"