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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
NEW BOARD DIFFERS
 PRELIMINARY. MEET
Revenue Members Not Official ly In Office Until November

The five nominees for Jefferson county's next board of revenue, who will take their seats January 1, 1925, will hold no conferences until after the general. election in November, it was learned Monday.
 Shortly after the May primary, some of the nominees suggested, frequent conferences to talk over official mat ters, but this plan has been abandoned As one nominee remarked, Eve are not actually elected yet, and won't be un. tik November
 The new members have many things to decide before they take office. The question of appointments is worrying them more than a little. A county at- torney, an assistant county attorney, a road superintendent, chief clerk and other aides are to be named.
 The race for chief clerk, now held by Nominee B.. J. Reed, is attracting most interest. There are a flock of appli- cants but, observers say the race is between George R. Trafford and c. J. Sullivan. Trafford is secretary of the police department and Sullivan is working in the revenue boards office.
 It is reliably reported that at least three board members will vote for Mir. Trafford. He was an active worker for all the successful candidates in the recent campaign. Also, he has the sup port of a number of leading womens' organizations, including many members of the League of Women Voters. Mrs. c. B. Jaynes, one of the club leaders, - is taking a keen interest in his race.
 MT. Trafford isy competent, loyal and popular" she said. 'The women are watching the race closely and ex- pect to see him elected"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
INCORPORATIONS
 TOTAL S32O,OOO
 FOR PAST MONTH
Stock Increases Bring En- tire Expansion To
 YA1OOO

New corporations formed in May represented a Sum of $320,0 900, while increases in capital stock brought the total corporate investment to SS24, 900, it is shown by the monthly report of the Chamber of Commerce. made public Monday. io sa
 Firms registering increases in stock were: Central Milling company, ST. 900; Corey Highlands Land company, $34,000; Colby Decorating company, $90,000; Southern Coupon, company, $15O,O00; McDonough Ore and Mining company, $125,OOO, and Steel Cities Hardware company, $9S,000.
 The list of new corporations include :: The Auto Grotto, $2,000; Cascade Amusement company, 5000; Joe Rush Black Barons, $2,O00; Southside Banking company, $25,O00; The Motor Inn, 5000; Ford Renting company, $25 5,000; Southern Slave Saw and Ma chine company, $30,000; Jefferson Home Supply company, $2,000; Fourth Building company, $2,O0O; Lakeyiew Realty company, $20,O00; Belvedere Land company, $5,O0O; Daniels Orna- mental Iron and Wire company, $36,- GOO; "S1" Tire Store of North Birming- ham, $3,000; Ferro Carbon company, $3,000: Cahaba Domestic Coal com pany, $3,0O0; A. s. McGregor Invest ment company, $2,O00; Vanzandt Dairy and Producing company, $10,000; Bat tery Service. company, $2,000; The One Mint Cereal corporation, $50, ,00O i: Owenton- -Ensley Highland Land. com pany, $3,000; Sims Realty and Invest ment company, $10,O00; Steel Cities Hardware company, $2,000s, Standard Rubber company, $5,O00; Clover Leaf Creamery company, $2,000; Eastern Investment company, $10i0Q0g; Third Avenue Building company: $3,000; G. $. Investment company, $5,000; Magic City Land and Investment company, $2,000; Independent Investment com pany, $5,O00; Pizitz- -Bernheim. Elec- trical company, $10,000 Birmala Real Estate corporation, $2,000; Parsons Plumbing company, $2,000.; Johnston Darby Motor company, $10;000; Ala bama Cone company, $7,000; Birming- ham Holding company, $2.000; Realty Trading company, $2,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
THREE NEW FIRMS
 ARE INCORPORATED
Alabama Retail Jewellers And
 Shooting Club Organize

Papers of incorporation were issued Monday to three new firms and social organizations.
 The Owens Furnishing company of Fairfield, will conduct a general mer- cantile business and has an authorized capital stock of $2,000, of which $1 800 has been paid in. Officers are: l.. A. Owens of Heflin, president: F. F. Owens of Heflin, vice president; NJ A. Owens of Fairfield, secretary and treasurer. These three, with J. A. Owens of Heflin, constitute the board of directors.
 The Alabama Retail Jewellers as- sociation was organized according to it's petition for a charter, to promote friendly intercourse among jewellers throughout the state and to work for higher standards of business ethics. P. H. Tyler is president; T. L. McGiII. vice president; E. c. Ruth, second vice president; H. B. Bradley, secretary, and W. Nj. Farmer, treasurer.
 The third new incorporation was the Birmingham Trap Shooting club. Of ficers include Grover E. Murphy, presi- dent: Parsons Moore, vice president |; B. NJ. Chevoweth, treasurer and Ted Cottrell, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
SUES TO RECOVER
 FROM 8I PERSONS
Illegal Sale Of Property Charged
 In Suit

Suit for the recovery of S1 pieces of property from as many different per sons was filed in chancery court Mon- day by Mattie Corinne McClurkin, the value of which has been estimated at approximately $25,00O.
 The property, consisting of slightly more than 31 acres in three different pieces, is situated along the Huntsville macadamized road between North Bir- mingham and Lewisburg. Legality of the transfer of title in 1891 is attacked in the suit. According to the bill of complaint, it was transferred to the present owners or. persons from whom they received it, by deeds signed by George W. Narramore, claiming to be executor of the estate of Mattie E.. Mar ramore. Fraud in making the trans fer is charged, the complainant alleging that Narramore had no right to dispose of the property except to pay debts incurred by the state and that there were no outstanding financial obliga- tions that would justify the sale. It also alleged that Mrs. Narramore's heirs did not receive any of the money.
 Most of the property is still unde- veloped, but negro residences have been built on some of the lots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
HOPE IS RENEWED
 FOR SETTLEMENT OF PARKING ROW
Utility Expected To Sub init To Peoples Wishes
 And Pave Street

The long and bitter fight over the improvement of First avenue will be definitely at an end before the end of the week, city officials confidently pre- dicted Monday.
 It was practical certainty, they said, that the Birmingham Electric company would submit to the obvious wishes of the people and pave between it's car tracks from Forty-first street to East Lake, abandoning its efforts to park the four-mile strip.
 Commission President n. E. McLen- don revealed that local officials of the electric company had laid the situa- tion before the company's eastern head quarters and that they believed favor able action would result at once. The interests in control of the com pany are operating utilities in num- Der of cities," McLend6n said, land 1t has always been their policy to conform as nearly as possible to the wishes of the public. We have information in our possession that assures us the end of this two-year controversy is about over."
 |, Commissioner w. L. Harrison, who recently prevailed on East Lake citi- zens to withdraw their petition for a referendum on the question, was also in high hopes that the final settlement would come before the end of the week. Other officials held the same view.
 It will cost the street car company $400,000 to do the paving work, ac- cording to conservative estimates. It would have cost $15O,000 less to have parked the car tracks.
 According to President McLendon, the county board of revenue is to pay the paving costs on both sides of the car tracks. The city has already pur- chased the necessary right-of-way for widening the thoroughfare.
 City officials admitted that the street car company could have stood firm on the provisions of the settlement" ordi- nance, which gave it the right to park its tracks, and kept the case in the courts several years, probably winning it in the end, but the good will of the public will be worth much more than the extra $15O,000 to be expended, they believed.
 The commission, at it's meeting Tues day morning, will vote to repeal the or dinance recently enacted which author ized the street car company to park it's tracks. This will clear the way for an immediate start of construction work when the final settlement is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
LOVELADY SELLS
 STORE INTEREST
May And Maulitz In Drug Establishment
 Transfer

Announcement was made Monday by Dr. R. K. Lovelady of business trans. actions in which Dr, F. D. May and N., O. Maulitz acquired his interest in the Dewberry Drug company, Inc, at .Twenty-first street and Second ave. .nue, north. The consideration in the deal was not given out.
 Purchase of[Dr.s Lovelady's interest in the store was made by Dr. May, who in turn sold half interest to Maulitz, it was announced. Dr. May is prominent Birmingham physician and Maulitz, for the past two years has controlled the cigar and soda fountain privilege at the store under lease.
 Dr. Lovelady has been engaged in the drug business in the Second avenue store for more than five years, resign ing from the county board of revenue to take over the duties. Under his management the revenue of the store has increased largely, it is said, and he leaves the company with high finan' cial rating.
 No decision has been reached by Dr. Lovelady regarding his future plans It is not unlikely that. he will retire from business, he said Monday evening He is at present chairman of the demo cratic county executive committee and active in civic and church enterprises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
PLANS COMPLETE FOR MONTEVALLO. COLLEGE DRIVE
Students Will Present Matter Before Local :.
 Civic Clubs

Initial plans for the launching of the million-dollar drive for the Alabama Women's college at Montevallo were discussed before a meeting in the Cham Der of Commerce Monday afternoon at which heads of various Birmingham civic clubs were represented.
 The. campaign here, it was decided, will start within the next three weeks, a definite date yet to be set. In the intervening period the matter will be presented by Dr. Henry Edmonds, chairman of the local committee, and students from Montevallo before lunch con clubs in an effort to get their ac- tive support.
 At Mondays meeting O. c. Car michael, dean of the college, presented details of 'the drive which he declared was now being successfully carried on throughout the state. He stressed the need of immediate funds pointing out that hundreds of students are being turned away annually because of lack of space.
 First results of the drive would be new dormitory, Dean Carmichael de- clared, with ultimate plans for the en- largement of class room facilities.
 Alabama has never had a drive for a girls school" said R. B. Evins, who, with Victor Hanson and NJ. V. Joseph, presented the Montevallo board of di- rectors, at the meeting. And T know of no other cause, insuring as it does the education of future mothers, that our efforts might be better dedicated to-"
 One of the most enthusiastic talks was delivered by Miss Montgomery, for mer student at the school and presi- dent of the graduating class. Miss Montgomery told of the interest that the undergraduates and alumni are talk ing in the drive and expressed convic- tion that it would be put across.
 Mrs. J. M. HanHiAs. representing the League of Women Voters, said that she would take the matter before her organization in an effort to get CO., operation while similar declarations were made by H. E. Cox of the Ameri- can Business club; Percy Brewer, of the Civitan; W. w. Wilkerson, Com munity club. C. F. Yarn, Junior Cham Der of Commerce; Phares Coleman, Op- timists' club Mrs. NJ. A. Mix, repre- senting the Professional and Business Women's club, and Dr. Edmonds of the Rotary club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
ALLEGED ESACPE
 IS RECAPTURED
Negro Taken At Railroad Yard
 Said Former Convict

Harry Wells alias Jim Kimbrew, negro, of Sylacauga, is being held in the city jail charged with escaping from the county convict camp more than a year ago. The negro was arrested Sun day by City Detectives Peveler and Bragan on a charge of trespassing as he was seen descending a freight car at the Southern railroad yards with Fred Mcknight, a white boy, who said he was from Illinois. Each was given 30 days in the city jail. An investiga- tion of Kirbrew's record, according to officers, revealed that he was sentenced to the county road about year ago but had escaped after serving IS days of the sentence. He owes the county 12 months and S500.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
BOYS FATHER SUES :. EMPLOYER FOR $2O, ,OOO
Claims Cement Company Hired
 Boy While Under Age

Claiming that the defendant com pany unlawfully employed his son, who was less than 14 years olds in its ce- ment plant, Arthur McAfee filed suit for $20,000 damages Monday against the Phoenix Portland Cement com pany. E@|
 The bill of complaint charged that after illegally employing the plaintiff minor son, the cement company required or permitted him to work in danger. ous place with the result that one of his hands was crushed so seriously that his earning capacity will be perma. nently impaired.
 McAfee is represented by H. M AbercrOmbie, attorney, who demands a trial by jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
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 full Insect Exterminator.

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 friend who once betrays you loses your con- ftdence forever and Sweet Dreams Spray seems to work with this fact in mind. for 1t kills insects while you look-flies. ants, fleas. mites moths and bed bugs.
 When these noxious pests are troublesome try Sweet Dreams Spray. No stAins-no offensive odors.
 Half pint red-top cans, 40c larger packages much cheaper in proportion. Money refunded if not ab- soutely satisfactory.
 For sale by Wilmington Pharmacy, Jacks Drug Company. Norton Drug Company, Tutwiler Drug Company, and all dealers everywhere,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
MRS. EDNA MARC
 SEEKS NEW TRIAL
Counsel Attempts to Show Former Physical
 Derangement

Mrs. Edna Marc, convicted and sen. fenced to the penitentiary for 20 years for the murder of young Ralph Rob erts, went on the witness stand Mon day afternoon in Judge William E. Forts court in an effort to obtain a new trial.
 Several other witnesses were also heard, her attorney, James Burgin try ing to prove by them and the de fendant that she was not in proper physical condition at the time of her trial. It was also claimed that the verdict was influenced by her apparent unwillingness to stand trial when she sent doctors certificate to explain her absence at the time the case was reached on the docket.
 The hearing was not completed Mon- day and will be resumed Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
WEATHER MAN CITES FIGURES
 ON THE HEAT

M T WOULD take a staunch
 Christian Scientist to make
 believe about the weather we are having now" sweltering fat announced in response to additional figures from E. c, Horton, who would have Birmingham believe that the weather isn't really hot, but just comparatively so.
 Temperature for the month so far has hovered pretty well around normal for this season of the year." Mir. Horton said. The average, he said. is 77 degrees.
 Mir. Horton says the late spring is the chief reason for the apnar- ently too hot weather. The highest point for Monday was reached about noon when the mercury climbed to SS degrees.
 There's plenty more ahead yet" he cautioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
ENROLLS IN INSTITUTE

Birmingham Boy On Duty With Ma-
 rines In South Carolina
 Private Ralph Earnest Mcclellan, 241S Eighth avenue, north, who en- listed in 1924 has enrolled in the Ma rine Corps institute at Paris Island, s. C., for general training in trade subjects. The course is to last four years. ~.-.
 In connection with the subjects to be studied through the term of school, an extensive plan of travel is added Many students are waiting with eager expectations for their percentage mark ings to show their standing in the vari- ous subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
TO BE POWER CENTER
Current To Be Transmitted From Selmi k To UninnknWn

te To UniOntOwn-
 @. SELMA, Ala, June 9.-(Special. J. Selma is deeply interested in the pur- chase of the electrical plant of Union town by the Alabama Power company. This means that Selma will be the distributing center for a large area. and Twill become one of the concentration points for power transmission in the state.
 r A second transmission line of 110 volts will be brought here from the northern reserves of the company, and a station will be established, on prop erty already bought for this purpose.
 Selma will supply electricity for the Canebrake textile mills, lumber plants and cement works now being operated by local plants of limited capacity,f 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
I7 FINES REDUCED
 / BY CLOE NV WEEK
Commission To Receive Current
 CIemency Report Today

The city commission will have before it Tuesday the current clemency report of Police Commissioner Gloe,. showing that during the last week he has re- duced the fines of 17 persons convicted in Judge Henry Martins police court.
 Four of these fines had. been for major traffic violations, such as speed ing and driving while intoxicated. Seven liquor law violators had their fines re- duced. Three defendants convicted of carrying concealed weapons also were given the benefit of sharp reductions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
MASSINGALE TRIAL
 SET AT WEDNESDAY,
Charged With Assaulting John Altman, Birmingham Attorney

W. L. Massingale will be placed on trial Wednesday in circuit court on a charge of assaulting John Altman, Birmingham attorney. with weapon several months ago. according to an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
NONE SPEAK GAELIC

LONDON. June 9.-Of the nine new judges appointed to the high courts in Dublin none is able to speak Gaelic although that now ist the official lan- guage of the courts and the statutes are printed therein with English transla- ton, according to the Daily Mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
STORE IS ENTERED :.
Police Discover Robbery At Dry Goods Establishment

Burglars entered the Silyerstone Brothers Dry Goods company, 2123 First avenue, Sunday night through a back window and robbed it of several boxes of merchandise, according to re- ports at police headquarters The Rodgers. of the morning shift st x o'clock Monday morning. The value of the merchandise rad not been determin- ed by the owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
Realty Transfers

: J. L. Parker to S. F. Moody, Lot 4, Block 71, according to plan and sur. tvey of Birmingham by Ensley Land company, for $4,000.
 A4 Archie Barr to Joseph Martin, Lot 2, Block 5, by Pratt Land and Improve ment companys survey of Adler, for $5.150> x -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
TEN NEW MEMBERS

Junior Chamber Announces Additions
 To Body In May
 Ten new members. were taken into the Junior Chamber of Commerce during May, according to an announcement by c. K. Yarn; secretary to the organiza tion, Monday. These were: Jarvis w Conrad, Dr. Hughes Kennedy, Jr., A Key Foster, E. H. Hawkins, A. w Burlington, l.. T. Sellers, W. T. Rat Tiff, Leon Hamrick, H. L. Han and Edward H. Todd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
WILL IS PROBATED
Entire Estate Of Albert Reese Left To
 Wife

The entire estate of Albert L. Reese, prominent Mason and officer in sev- eral lodges, is left to his wife, Mrs. Lyda M. Reese, in his will, which was probated Monday. The value of the estate was not given.
 Mrs. Reese was also made executrix of the estate, to serve without bond. The will was written on the form usual ly used by members of the Masonic fraternity. NIT. Reese died May 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

nouncement at the office of Forney ", Brandon, clerk of court, Monday. Then defendant was given preliminary : hearing in police court on the day fol- 2 lowing the alleged assault and received~ sentence of one year and fine of $250. The case was appealed. Mas singale faces three charges, assault with a weapon, public drunkenness, and carrying concealed weapon.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Mrs. William E.. Matthews-FuneraI serv- ices for Mrs. William P. Matthews, age 72, who died at { o'clock Monday after noon at the residence near Powderiy. tta oe ,, Igo osGg 7,,,,,oi .ii, follow in ElmWood cemetery. She is survived by her husband and eight chill dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

OIene RObinsOn--Funeral services for Olene Robinson, 2-year- daughter of Mir. and Mrs Curtis Robinson, who died Monday at the residence in Tarrant City, will be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday at Dora, with Morrison in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Mrs. William F. 'MOFFis-Funeral services for Mrs. William D. Morris. age. Al, who died Monday at the residence, ,3725 Third avenue, Wylam, will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday. at the residence. Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery with Echols and Angwin in charge. She is survived by her husband and eight children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Infant ButIer-Aliee Jean Butler, the G. month old daughter Of MT. and Mrs. ]. T. Butler, Sbadyside, died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at her parents home. Funeral services will be held at the Shadyside Methodist church Tuesday
 afternoon at o'clock and interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Mrs. M. A. DelI-Airs. NJ. A. Deu, age 72. died Monday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Rollins, 139 Francis street. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George E. Jones. of Chattanooga and Mrs. Rollins. Funeral services will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Edith Kate Davis-Funeral services for Edith Kate Davis, 10-month-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. c. &. Dayisy 3702 Avenue D, will be held at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence. Burial will follow in Forest Hill ceme- tery with Vice in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
DEATHS

Mrs. Ruth Staggers-The body of Mrs. Ruth Staggers of Philadelphia, Pa, who died Monday morning at an in- firmary, was sent to the home of her father in Warrior, Ala. Monday after noon by Brown for burial.
 Will POmmelI-Funeral services for Will Pomm6u. age AT, who died Monday morning at an infirmary, will be held at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Pleasant Grove church with the Knights of Pythias in charge Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Echols and Angwin in charge. He is survived by his widow and eight chill dren. Mir. PommeH has been a resi- dent of Cottageville for a number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

L. M. DIcksOn--F'uneral services for L. M. Dickson, who died Monday at the resi- dence. Fifty-fourth street and Fifteenth avenue, north. will be held at 10;30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the resi- dence. Burial will follow in Forest Hill cemetery with Lige Loy in charge. He is survived by his widow, three daughters. Miss Ruth, Miss BIanch and Miss Marjorie Dickson, and two sons, Renold and Buck Dickson.