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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
MILL CITY GRAIN

1 cent per pound discount under
81 lib. Ear corn 5 cents under shell.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
Explosion on
Mississippi Which
Takes 40 Lives

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lington, in accord with relatives
wishes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
SAYS LAWbREAkER BIGGEST COWARD
Bitterly Condemns LaWIess- ness At Celebration Of An.
 niversary Of Amendment

MOBILE, Ala. Jan. 13.-(Special Leased wire.)-Liquor forces in the United States champion a hopeless cause when they seek the destruction of the national prohibition statutes. J. Fritz, Thompson, Birmingham at- torney and dry leader, asserted this afternoon at the Scottish Rite Cathe- dral, where g mass meeting of pro- testant congregations was held in celebration of the anniversary of the adoption of the Eighteenth amend ment. MT. Thompson bitterly con- demned lawlessness and pleaded for a greater awakening of the support CTS of good government.
 Branding law breakers as the ''big- gest towards on earth" the speaker said they may create loud noise. stampede I ever saw"
 MT. Thompson spoke on the sub ject, Shall the Eighteenth amend ment be nullified He declared the wet element Is anxious to get wines and beer as an entering wedge for claimed that the American flag which has never bowed to a power on the outside, will never be lowered at the behest of such a group on the inside.
 
 The speaker appealed to law-abid- ing citizens to not shirk jury duty in. the. courts.
 You can't stay behind your coun- ters and in your places of business and have law supreme in this coun- representative of the lawless ask to be excused from jury duty?"
 He suggested eliminating from the jury lists of the names of persons who have appeared on the criminal dockets on, charges of violating the loquor laws and other offenses in volving moral, turpitude. This state ment was made while MT. Thompson was referring to the Mobile situa- tion.
 The aliens. linen who owe no al [ defiance to the Stars and Striples. were blamed by tht speaker for much. of the agitation in the United States regarding. prohibition.
 He advocated the expulsion "on the breaking the dry law and alsoAge. clared that foreign-born residents who have been naturaiiZed should suffer a revocation of citizenship rights and likewise be expelled wher they have been found guilty oi violating athe prohibition statutes.
 This assertion provoked long ap. plause from the audience.
 MT. Thompson assailed claims that the prohibition laws were slipped through" or resulted while the Amer. ican soldiers were in service over- seas. He emphasized the majority by which the Eighteenth amendment was adopted and called attention tc the increasing majority of dry sup. porters in Congress.
 Persons identified with the liquor traffic not only have disregard fol the prohibition law but for other laws as well.
 In speaking of the report showing the unusually high per cent of con 1 yictions in Cook county. Illinois, ir cases where defendants were charged with liquor violations, MT. Thomp. son said, "the same condition can and will exist in Mobile"
 He said he had always known Mo. bile had plenty good citizens and hat been confident all along that some day they would, wake, up.'", MT Thompson ventured the opinion tha, ethere probably would be criticism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
WH|TEHURST WILL
 DIRECT DAM WORK
Succeeds Butler In Charge Of Construction On South
 Side Of River
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU THE Afif-HFRaI.R
 Elnranca Alo .Von 12

Capt. H. c. Whitehurst succeed Major Butler. who has been trans ferred from Wilson dam to Panama Captain Whitehurst will have charg of the work on the south side of the Tennessee river, includ ng the powel house section, and will be at tn head of Construction Division No. 2 He came to the dam several month ago. Captain Whitehurst entered the army service in May, 1918, an served with distinction both in tn country and abroad. having been
 regimental adjutant of the 306th Ell gineers from August to September 1918, after which he attended tn, general staff at Langres. Franc, from which he graduated to be as signed to the staff section. On hi return to the United States he wa: placed in charge of the engineering depot at the army supply base Norfolk, Va, where he remained un til shortly before his transfer tt Wilson dam. During this time h' shipped 5000 freight cars to the re public of Poland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
PYTHIANs ELECT

At a regular meeting of Fayette lodge, No. 200. Knights of Pythias, the following officers for the new year were elected: J. H. Yuckley, chancellor commander; Eugene Will son, vice chancellor; Joe E. Caine, prelate; D. F. Propst, master of work; Douglas Daniels, master at arms; Frank Jeffries. keeper of rec ords and seals and master of finance; J. N. Collins, master of exchequer; o. P. Richardson, inner guard; Mark Morton, outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
10000 BALES SHORT

The report of Charles R. Williams. federal gin reporter for Madison county, shows that 21,S92 bales of cotton had been ginned in Madison county prior to January 1. compared to 31,105 bales to the same date last year. This, it Is claimed. leaves Madison county still about 1900 bales ahead of the next largest cotton producing county in Alabama after 1t had been feared by the cotton growers here that Madison would lose the cotton premiership of the state by reason of boil weevil and cotton caterpillar de- predations in midsummer. The Janu- ary 1 count is believed to include practically all of the cotton of the last crop although there Is to be one more count to show ginnings to January 16. --.',
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
NEW UNIT TO FORM

Lieut.. T. Dotson Stamps. corps of engineers. United States army. and Sergt. William A, M. McAnelly.l train. ing officer of Company D, 1S3rd regiment of engineers, Alabama ma tional guard, will go to Athens to- morrow, where they will organize Company F, 133rd engineers. a new until in the north Alabama contigent of engineers. The company Is ex. pected to start with an enrolment of 65 enlisted men. Lieut.. Edwin Jones of Company D will be captain of the new company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
MISS HARBUCIx BURIED

Funerai services, were held this afternoon for Miss Bessie Harbuck 43 years old, who died at her homo last night. Rev. J. D. Tate officiated and interment was in Riverdale cemetery.
 Miss Harbuck's death came as a shock to her many friends. She had not been i'll, but was at her work yesterday and in the best of health. After supper last night she com plained to her sister of a choking sensation and a physician was sum- moned. Miss Harbuck died before he arrived. Miss Harbuck had been a. resident of Phenix City and Colum- bus for 20 years and was a mem Der of the Methodist church. Sur viying her are two sisters, Mrs. Emma Lassiter, with whom she re- sided, and Mrs. Rosa Jenkins of Wrens. Ga, and one brother. H. H. Harbuck, of Harlem Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
GROWERS TO REPLANT
Fort Deposit Truckers To Try To
 Overcome Damage By Cold

Overcome Damage By Cold
 FORT DEPOSIT. Ala, Jan. 13.- (Special. .)-Truck growers of this community sustained the loss of all most their entire crop of cabbage, English peas and strawberries, as a result of the recent freeze. but they have already placed orders for seed and plants, and have commenced the preparation for planting and growing another crop for spring shipment to northern markets.
 Their success in growing another early crop, will depend upon favor able weather conditions in the near future. It is reported that a large increase in acreage of snap beans will be planted during the. month of March, as the crop last season was greatly in demand and netted hand some returns to the shippers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
CLUB ACQUIRES HOME

The Girls club at Wright, in this county. has acquired an exclusive club house and the members are busily engaged in outfitting 1t with many attractions that add to it's ap- pearance. This club is one of the most thriving organizations in the
 ounty. All of the girls are en. hused over the prospects for 1924 and everything points to year o' good work and excelle mt accomplish nents in project work. one of which will be sewing, the others to be de- ; ded upon in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
TO ELECT FORESTER

Election of a state forester Is ex- pected to take place at the meeting of the state forestry commission scheduled for January 15. The off, flee of forester was created by the recent legislature with a salary to be fixed by the forestry commission. There have been a number of applf- cants for the office, who have been advised to appear before the com mission in person at the meeting January 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
EINn Rn1ixE c.ElIE

Officers report the finding of 25 bottles of whisky at Wilson dam near the home of Joe Flemming, colored. Containers were found. it is said sufficient to hold 50 gallons and they showed signs of recent use. ac- aording to the report. No arrests nave been made, pending further in- (eStigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
DIES ON BIRTHDAY

Charles W. Jenkins. we'll known planter of Meridianville. died Satur- day afternoon following an illness of three months. His death occurred on his birthday and he was 72 years old. His only surviving relative in Alabama is Miss Mable Potts of Huntsville, but there are two sisters, two brothers and 8 nephew residing in other states,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
BACK FROM MEETING

from some sources regarding the Eighteenth amendment anniversary celebration being held on Sunday and added that perhaps those who will make such criticisms have not dark ened church door in six months"
 o O O pr. Julius T. Wright of the Uni versitye Military school, presided at the mass meeting and introduced the speaker. The. occasion was largely attended and MT. Thompson was fre- quently app1auded.
 Music was furnished by the John Brown choir and directed by J. M. Wienand.
 MT. Thompson spoke at meeting of the mems Bible classes at the Government Street Presbyterian church yesterday morning discussing the subject, 'The Christians Place in Law Enforcement" During that address, he declared that an honest solicitor, an honest judge, one hon. est jury commissioner and one hon est lay citizen could clean up any town.
 Following the address at the Scot tish Rite cathedral, MT, Thompson conferred with members of the ex- ecutive committee, officers and citi- zens league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
OBSERVE HOME COMING
Special Services Conducted At Phenix
 City And Girard Churches

OIty And GlFard ChurcheS
 PHENIX CITY, Ala, Jan. 13.- ial.)-Today was Home Com ing Day" at the Trinity Methodist church at Phenix City. A special sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. J. B. Tate. The service was de- voted to the old people of Phenix City and the Girard section, and a number of cars were secured to go to the different homes to take the old people to church.
 A special service was also held at the Girard Baptist church when Rev. o. A. Barnes made "A awards to members of the B. Y. P. U. class of the church. A total of 21 certificates were presented to the divisions one and two of the Sunday school manual Special music was rendered by the choir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
NEW LINE INSTALLED

The Alabama Power company has brought Gurley into It's system of long distance hydroelectric power and has justt completed the install lation of a 22,000 volt line from the Huntsville substatfon to that town. Electric power enough for any req sonable demand is now available TOT lights and power and Gurley has al- ready felt the stimulus that results from having unlimited power at hand. W. W. Bennett and associates have erected 8 huge saw mill there at a cost of $30.000 and will use cleo tric power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
NEGREss FOUND DEAD

Aunt Mollie" Thomas, an aged negro woman, was found dead in bed at her home in the Girard sec- ton today by her daughter. The old negress had not been seen since Tuesday previous to her death. An inquest was held, over which A. H. Vann presided. The jury arrived at the conclusion that the deceased came to her death from dropsy or natural causes. Aunt Mollie" was beloved by everyone in Phenix City. She had lived here Tor many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
TO HEAR SHIPPERS

The Alabama public service com- mission Monday will hear shippers testimony in the freight rate hear ing involving fertilizer rates all over Alabama. It Is stated that proposals submitted by the carriers call for a big increase in existing fertilizer rates, which will be strongly op- posed by the Alabama Farm Bureau federation at the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
HOTEL CLERK IS HELD
 IN HUNTSVILLE JAIL
c. A. Brantley, Charged With Elm bezzlement, Says He Has Been Ill TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD


 C. A. Brantley, former night clerk at the Hotel Twickenham, who has been sought by authorities in sew eral states during the last several weeks on a charge of embezzlement, was picked up here last night by Chief of Police Hackworth and Is now Tn the county jail. Brantley, po- lice say, claims he returned to Huntsville after being i'll at the home of relatives in Atlanta, and e. B. Love of the Twickenham in re- gard to the matter. Brantley Is ac- cused of taking about $500 of the hotels money. He admits 1t, accordin to a statement which Chief Hack worth claims the prisoner made to him last night, but claims he was drinking at the time and kneW noth- ing of it. Brantley appealed to the hotel management to withdraw the charge and permit him to work out the amount he owed, 1t Is claimed, but Manager Love is said to nave declined,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
AMMAN NAMED PRESIDENT

Directors of the National Farm Loan association held their meet ing for organization Saturday aft ernoon and elected Horace Layman president, and w. W. Bennett, vice president. James A. Teague was elected chairman of the board o1 appraisers. The election of a secre' tary-treasurer was deferred unti January 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
DIXIE POULTRY SHOW AT MONTGOMERY ENDS
Exhibition One Of Biggest In His tory Of Association
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU1
Montgomery. Ala. Jan. is

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. IS
 The thirteenth annual exhibition of the Dixie Poultry association came to a close here tonight. The show was one of the biggest in the history of the association with ex- hibits from various parts of Ala bama and a number of other states,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
COURT BEGINS FEBRUARY 12

The postponed October term oi United States district court will be held here beginning February 12, &C., cording to information received here Saturday from Birmingham. sAany cases have accumulated since Oex&ber and 1t is expected that the court will have a busy session. Most of the cases are for alleged violation of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

Girls! Try thisi When combing and dressing your hair, just moisten your hair brush with a little Dan derine" and brush 1t through your hair. The effect Is startling! You can do your hair up imme mediately and it will appear twice as thick and heavy-a mass of gleamy hair, sparkling with life and possessing that incomparable softness, fresh- ness and luxuriance. .rs
 ~ While beautifying the hair "Dan- derine" is also toning and stimulat- ing each single hair to grow thick, long and strong. Hair stops falling out and dandruff disappears. Get a bottle of delightful, refreshing Dan derine" at any drug or toilet coun- ter and just see how healthy and youthful your hair becomes.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
SCHOOL NOW ACCREDITED

Shorters school has recently been made an accredited school. Plans have been made to build manual training and home economies depart ments.
 The many friends of Mrs. R. B. Kelley regret to know that she is in the hospital in Columbus, Ga.., where she was operated on recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
QUARTERLY
 C0NFE FERENCE HELD
Presiding Elder w. w. Scott In Charge Of Meeting Con-
 duCted In AttaIla

ATTALLA, Ala. Jan. 13.-(Spe- cial.)-The first quarterly confer ence of the Methodist church was held at the Attalla church this week under the presidency of Rev. W. W Scott. presiding elder. Much business was dipatched and a full attendance of members was present.
 One of the important items of business handled was the acceptance of a quota of $3,500. which is to go to the support of superannuated preacher and is to be paid within the next five years.
 The following committee was ap- pointed to nave charge of the drive:
 R. S. Easley. president; Lamar Smith, vice president; c. c. Paris secretary; c. R. Shepherd. treasurer
 MT. Scott, who recently came to this district from the Jasper district Is making great strides in his work and Is greatly admired for his force full and expeditions manner oi handling affairs of the church. 1t is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
ROAD PROSPECTS GOOD
Harmony Now Prevails At Fayetts
 Regarding Highway Outlook

Harmony Now PrevaiIs At Fayette
 Regarding Highway Outlook
 FAYETTE, Ala, Jan. 13.-(Spe- cial.)-Fayette is elated over the prospect Sof another highway. Di- versity of opinion as to routes has been a barrier to good roads prog ress in this section, but, now 1t has been decided the county needs roads and harmony prevails. The state highway commissioners were here to inspect different routes last week. Former Probate Judge F. P. Goodwin said they were travelling in Fayette county when they were caught in the heavy rainstorm last Thursday afternoon, got stuck in the mud and had to stay until Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
FORMER CITIZEN DIES

Announcement has been received here of the death of George E. Ben nie, who was resident of Florence in the old boom days and was en- gagged in the manufacture of buck cts Leaving Florence, he moved to Nashville, Tenn, where he figured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Champion Hopeless Cause Thompson Tells Mobile Mass Meeting

, prominently in business and industrial affairs. He was a member of the Vanderbilt board of trust, member of the Nashville Rotary club and . director in many of the larger en-
 terprises of that city. He died in Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
GARRISON IN CHARGE

Prof. G. N. Garrison of Florence director of extension work at the Florerre Normal college. led the pro gram at the reading circle meeting of the Madison County Teachers as- sociation here Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
FISK MAN EXPIRES

Eugene Y. Miller, 45 years old. well known planter of Fisk precinct, died yesterday after a long illness., He IS survived by his widow, one son, eight daughters, three sisters and four brothers besides his mother, Mrs. Meg D. Miller of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
TO INSTALL OFFICERS

Tomorrow night the local camp 0, the Modern Woodmen of Americ; will entertain State Deputy A. J. Cols of Birmingham, with a banquet a the K. r. hall. On this occasion thu newly elected officers will be in stalled. Deputy Cole will be tn. principal speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
TO HOLD SCHOOL FAIR
Decision Is Reached At Meeting Of Teachers In Tuskegee

Teachers In Tuskegee
 TUSKEGEE, Ala, Jan. 13.-(Spe- of the Macon County Reading cir cle was held in Tuskegee Saturday. A large per cent of teachers were present, At this meeting it was de- cided to have a school fair early in the spring. The town in the county that raises the most money and of- fers the most prizes will get the fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

flour mills in this section of the country and for years has enjoyed wide trade, but had some financial difficulties in 1921 and was forced to close down temporarily, it is said.
 Business men of the city are much pleased over the prospect of this mill starting up, as a high grade meal and flour was milled at this point, and they are confident it will be amply financed for steady operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
M,ELDERRy MAN RrrpYrD

J. W. Shirling, 51 years old, died at his home near McElderry station Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday, with interment at Bethlehem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
STEWARDS MEET

The regular monthly meeting of talla Methodist church was held at the home of Mrs. F. W. Cox Friday evening at ' o'clock. Encouraging re- ports were received from all depart ments of the church and 1t was de- cided to put on a church wide cam paign to place the Alabama Christian Advocate in every home. It was one of the most successful meetings ever held by the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
MAY REFINANCE MILL

MT. J. L. Marks, an Investment broker of Chicago, is in the city con- ferring with local capitalists relative to rehabilitating and refinancing the local plant of the Brown Milling company. This plant Is one of the most modern and complete corn and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
MANY NEEDY AIDED

Invaluable assistance is being rendered the community, according to the reports of the various com mittees of the Settlement club made at a recent meeting. The needy cases of the poor have been investi- gated and relief given where found to be deserving and necessary. The hospital committee reported that four cases had been given treatment in the hospital with cost of $102.S0. The Settlement club reported repairs and alterations being made at the Settlement home. The sewing class reported sessions being held each week with considerable interest be- ing taken in the work. The directors will meet at the court house Wed. nesday at 2 o'clock to elect officers and to make plans for the February drive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
sTANFoRD FINERAL HELD

Funeral services for Paul D. Stan ford were held this afternoon from the Methodist church. Rev. c. R. Jenkins officiated and interment was in Riverdale cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
DISCUSSES FAIR PLAY

Fair play with fellow men was discussed by pr. J. M. Thomas, pas tor of the First Baptist church, at the Rotary club weekly luncheon at the Purefoy hotel Thursday noon Judge S. w. Tate, circuit judge, was a visitor at the luncheon. Following receipt of information that a Rotary club was being organized at Attalla, the Rotarians sent telegram of good wishes to the new club