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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
LOVEFORHUSBAND COSTS WEES LIFE
Jumps Between Him And Pistol As Murderer
 Fires

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-The last im- pulse of Mrs. Anna Moncadoo Wal one of purest unselfishness. She flung herself in front of. an assas- sins pistol pointed at her husband. The bullet hit her in the head ant she dropped to the floor at her hus- bands feet. dead.
 The shooting was the outcome of A neighborhood fuss. Mrs. Giuseppe Alfano said unkind things about Mrs Moncadoo's 24-year-old daugh- ter, Margl erite. The mother resent- ed it.
 Rafael Triano. a neighbor. appears to have taken Mrs. Alfano's side or the argument, for he went to the Moncadoo flat and was debating rather noisily with Mrs. concadoo when her husband stepped into tine kitchen to pacify them.
 "Ill show you the kind of man 1 am" rliano is alleged to have said. drawing a pistol from his pocket and pointing it at Moncadoo. Without an instant's hesitation, Mrs. Moncado threw herself before her man. She was killed.
 In an adjoining room the three little children were awakened nS the shot and their screams brought the police. The grown daughter. Marguerite. seized Triano but ne broke away and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS

The Missionary society of the Methodist church held their last business meeting of the year Friday night at the home of Mrs. Tom Ellis Mrs. Margaret Skilling gave an in- teresting talk on stewardship. A business hour followed, during which reports of the years work were read by the officers.
 The following officers for the year 1924 were elected: President, Mrs. Dan Tidmore; vice president, Mrs. Dave Moxley: secretary, Mrs. John Guthrie; corresponding secretary, Mrs. D. P. Page; treasurer, Mrs. R. L. Glasgow; assistant treasurer, Mrs Walter Dimit; superintendent of babies, Mrs. A. F. Morgan; superin- tendent of local work, Mrs. J. w. Beddow; superintendent of social service, Mrs. Tom Ellis; superintend- ent of supplies, Mrs. J. F. Coleman superintendent of mission study, Mrs II. A. Reyfere; agent for voice, Mrs C. T. Canterbury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
MRS wILEs HOSTESS


 Mrs. J. H. Wiles was hostess to a nurpber of friends Monday afternoon at bridge. The rooms in which four tables were placed were artistically decorated, holly. mistletoe and .oth- CT Christmas suggestions carrying out the color scheme. Mrs., G. B. Hollingsworth was awarded the prize, a box of stationery, while each guest was presented with a dainty bouquet of violets. A tempting salad course. with cake and coffee was served following the games. Those enjoying this hospitality were Mrs. Joe Little, Mrs. J. s. Winters, Mrs. Gardner Goodwin, Mrs. B. F. Harris. Mrs. Ed Read, Mrs. Hollingsw orth, Mrs. Gordon Jones, Mrs. ". l.. Rush, Mrs. Tom Benton, Mrs. S. w. Horn, Mrs Tom McCollym, Mrs w. T. War lick, Mrs. George Woodrow, Mrs. Gorin and Mrs. Clarence Wilson. The hostess was assisted in serving by Mrs. Wilson and Miss Aljo Wtles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
TEACHER Is IGNORED

Charles Bentley. who has acted as teacher of the Baraca class of the First Baptist church was presented with a Masonic watch charm at the class meeting Sunday morning. The charm was made up of the emblem of both the Shrine and Knights Tenn plar. The presentation was made by the pastor, Rev. W. P.nPrice.
 Officers for the coming year were elected Sunday morning as follows: John E. Golden, president; H. c. Me Donald. vice president; Clyde Gallo way, secretary, and A. R. Oxford, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
CLUB MEMBERS ENTERTAINED

CLUB MEMBERS ENTERTAINED
 Among the festivities during the Christmas season was spsnd-the- day party and annual Christmas tree, given Friday at the home of Mrs. A. J. MOnfee, with a coterie of members of the Needlework club assisting her as joint hostesses. Holly, mistletoe and other Yuletide decorations were arranged about the house.
 At l o'clock a turkey dinner con- sisting of four-coLrse menu was served The festive table, which ex- tended the length of the spacious dining room, was exquisite with a shower bouquet of narcissus anu ferns held in a silver vase and the tapers, also red, burned in silver holders.
 Each plate was marked by pnin- iature wax redbird, perched upon a cut glass, holding the Place card bearing each guests name. A toast was given by the president of the club, Mrs. J. E. Wood and the loving cup passed
 Much merriment was derived from the drawing of names selected from the comic section of the paper. ana as their respective names were called. a burlesque gift suggestive or this particular character was pre- sented to them from the Christmas tree by Mrs. Annie Monfee Taylor and Mrs R. E. Shearer. who also presented each with their club gltt. Little Sarah Elizabeth Womack' young daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. 5. Wdmack, was presented with beau tiful ring from the club. Music games and contests were also enjoy ed during the afternoon hour.
 Those who comprise the Neeoie- work club include Mrs. Len Williams of Fairfield, Mrs. J. W. Dunbar, Mrs Ray Custard of Ensley. Mrs; s. L. Matey, Mrs. Jake Barnhill. Mrs; .. W. Overstreet, Mrs. H. T. McGehee' Mrs. T. W. Langford. Mrs. Alice Mor- rell, Mrs. J. E. Wood, Mrs. A. J. Moh- fee, Mrs. E. B. Womack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
KIWANIANs TO ELECT

It was announced Monday that the board of directors of the Fairfield Kiwanis club will meet Wednesday night persuant to call and announce the election of secretary for the year and the appointment of she 1924 committees. President Hillhouse has taken up the appointment of the con- mittees and it is stated some strong men will be assigned to the commit tee work for the new year.
 No announcement has been made. but it is generally believed Inac George R. Bell will be named secre- tary to succeed Joseph Helfpenny, re- ccntly resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01

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 cent bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
FIRM CHANGES QUARTERS
SCHOOLS TO REsUNE

The Ensley, High school and the grammar schools will resume their work Wedn esday morning after a vacation period for the Christmas holidays. Usually the schools resume on New Years day but this custom is changed effective with Tuesday It was stated Monday by authorities that the schools would be resumed at the usual hour and that the work would be picked up where 1t was left off and no more Interruptions would occur until June commencement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
MINOR SCHOOL

The Minor high school near Ensley will resume it's work New Years Day at the usual hour. This work is be- ing resumed one day earlier than the city schools. It was stated Monday by W. C. Petty. principal of the school that the reassembly would see many new students taken in especially be- fore the end of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
WILLIAM NOTES
DAUGHERTY-M,CRACKEN ZEN

wedding that will be.of much in- terest to their many friends is that of Miss Mary Daugherty and William McCracken, which was solemnized at the Presbyterian manse in Birming- ham Wednesday evening. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. J. A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presby- terian church. Miss Lizzie Curley and Robert Curley were the only at tendants. Immediately following the ceremony MT. and Mrs. McCracken left for Pittsburg, and on their re- turn will be at home with the brides 8 mother on Thirty-ninth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
Cast Of Characters

Penelope Armstrong, President Louise DeArmon smith.
 Allie Moany, Secretary-Mrs. C. C. Kelley.
 Marie Gold, Treasurer - Miss Stucky.
 Eliza Darling-Katherine Buck. Hannah Marie Foreman-Mrs Homer Allgood.
 Mehitable Goodheart-Mrs. Hicks. Twins-Amelia Hopewell, Hannah Skinner.
 Amonta IIopestill-Mrs. Sahlmann loma Meeker-Mrs. Dan Long. Mona Mann--Mrs. Bird.
 Grace M. Willing-Mrs. Crane. Mrs. Flannigan, Landlady-Atrs Sanford. Nora Flannigan, Landladys Daugh- ter-MiSs Brandon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
RORERT HILL DIES

Robert Turner Hill, Jr., 15-month old son of MT. and Mrs. R. T. Hill of West Lake, died Sunday evening at the Bessemer hospital, following d short illness Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at Huey & McConnelps chapel on Nineteenth street Rev. R. M. Phifer officiated and burial was held at Eln.wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
MAKES WATERFALL
Finds Nothing Of Value In Pocket.
 Of Anderson Williams

Anderson Williams, negro, 2O30 twentieth street, north, was black lacked and his pockets rifled in an alley at Twelfth avenue and Twen- tleth street late Monday night. Will Hams was seen with a large sum of money Monday morning. Later in the day he deposited it in the bank. While on his way home he was at tackled by two negroes.
 Williams pockets were torn out of his clothing by the would -be-rob- bers. who got nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
TO OBSERVE NEW YEAR

Banks in this district will be closed New Years Day. The post offices at Ensley and Fairfield will likewise be closed from 10 o'clock for the re- mander of the day. The public utility offices will also be closed. It was announced Monday that one delivery would be made in the residential sec tions of the city with two in the business section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
PERSONALS

AIr. and Mrs. w. F. Rouson any nounce the birth of daughter.
 Mr. and Mrs J. T. Potter are guests of their daughter, Mrs. David Il. Griffin.
 Miss Mary Carter is the gues, oe relatives in Gadsden.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Howell haze returned to their home in CoryvillC, Fla, after spending severaI> days with Mrs. w. B. Cooper.
 Miss Martha Fink, who is attend ing school at Florence. is spending a few days with her parents. MT. and Mrs Fink, on Avenue l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
TO PRESENT CUP

Nominations for the loving cup to be presented by the Tyler Jewelry company of Ensley to the person who has rendered the most unselfish and lasting service to this community, closed Monday. Rev. W. H. Mansfield. pastor of the Ensley Methodist church. chairman of the composite committee having in charge the selec- tion of the party to receive the cup will proceed to the task within a few days and public presentation will be arranged by the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
ENSLEY SOCIETY
ENTERTAINs FOR SON

MT. and Mrs. Paul Fontille enter tained at their home in Ensley in honor of their son. Paul, Jr, The house was decorated in holly and mistletoe and a delicious punch was served during the evening. Among the guests enjoying the dancing were: Misses Edith and Ellen Me Cornell, Virginia Adams. Irene Wells. Leota Anderson. Catherine South, Margaret Nelson. Madeline Fontille, Evelyn Erickson. Clean Julian and Edward Fontille, Law renee Freret. Max Russell, James McArdle. Scott Anderson. J. T. An thony, Louis Mcconnell. Earle Under Wood, and Paul Fontille, Jr., Mrs Ben Fontille and Mrs. l.. B. Adams assisted the hostess in serving a de- lfCiouS ice course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
NO CLUES TO MURDERER
Solution of Staying of Wealthy kan-
 san StiIt Mystery

HUTCHINSON, Kan, Dec. 31.-- Search for the slayer of William k. Gibbs, wealthy retired farmer and financier, went on Monday as prep arations for his burial Tuesday were completed.
 Gibbs body. his head badly crush ed, was found Sunday in the small cottage where he lived alone, by Sheriff T.angford, who had been call ed by suspicious neighbors.
 Gibbs may have had enemies in A business way who could have killed him." Sheriff Langford said Monday.
 He said however. that no clues a to the identity of the slayer had been found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
RER SnNAIa

Miss Ollie Glass has returned to her home at Jemison, after a pleasant visit with Miss Virginia Ruth Smith.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Smith are guests of Mrs. Mary Montgomery.
 Mrs. Cecil Nelson is visiting rela- lives at Parish, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01

rital as a result of long illness. The deceased lived at Bessen-er for many years, but in the recent past had moved to Fort Meyer, Fla. While in Bessemer he had charge of the Dolomite commissary of the Wood ward Iron company. He was ar alu1nnus of Alabama, and was well known over the county.
 Funeral service will take place at St. Aloysius church Tuesday morn ing at 9 o'clock, burial following at Bethlehem cemetery, with Jacobs in charge. Judge Beall is survived by his widow, two sons., w. w. and B. Angelica of St. Cecelia Academy, Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
oID MAIDS, CoNyEHT,,,N

The Old Maids' convention will he repeated Friday at the Fairfield auditorium at o'clock. The Par ent Teacher association is giving this play and all the proceeds will be used for the benefit of the Fairfield school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
MRS. SMITH ENTERTAINs

Mrs. Mary Smith delightfulIy en- terta.ned the following guests at a dinner party at her home recently MT. and Mrs. J. P. Long, MT. and Mrs T. Shoemaker, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mir. w. R. Goodwin, Miss Virginia Ruth Smith, and s. o. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
FEDERATION MEETS

The Federation of Auxiliaries met Monday afternoon at the Church o1 God. when there was a. large attend ance. Mrs Elizabeth Barter of Bir- fnfnghaifl, who has been connected with the police fdspRrtment. gave an interesting talk oIf scom mLnity wei fare work, particularly in regard to girls. Mrs Grady Montague eren- dered vocal solo, while Mrs. George Stevenson and Mrs. F. O. Helliei made short talks. Reports for the past year were made and plans for the new year were discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
BANK TO CLOSE

The First National bank will be closed Tuesday On account of New Year. opening Wednesday morning. The post office will be open until 10 o'clock, and after noon nearly all stores excepting drug stores will be closed for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
COINCIL I'D MEET

Thc Fairfield city council will will meet Thursday night in the city hall to take up several 1924 problems. The council will be advised as to the taxes that have been paid and those delinQuent, and it is stated that there will be some interesting figures to discuss relative to the 1924 income. Mayor Mcltord w.. Pratt and his council are sanguine over the out look for 1924, and indicate that the year will be among the best eXperi- enced here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
MANY STILLS DESTROYED
Nineteen Automobiles Among Prop
 artv SIezel In Georgia

erty Slexed In Georgia
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Prohipl- tion agents during December de- stroyed in Georgia 60 distilleries. ll6 stills, AS still worms and 1,47O fer- mentators, and seized and destroyed property. including 19 automobiles valued at $37,465, said report to day to prohibition headquarters rom F. D. Dismuke, Georgia director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
BELIEVED POISONED
Death Of Negro Attributed To Paris
 Green Used On Cotton

GREENSBORO, Ala. Dec. 31.-In-
 haling paris green which he was dust ing on cotton is believed responsible for the death of Albert Perry, well known Hale county negro, who was buried Saturday afternoon He has been ill since last summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
JONES' INJURIES FATAL
Second Death Results From AutOmO
 bile Accident

Secohu DeA'n Ne ~
 bile Accident
 GREENVILLE. Mss. Dec. 3l.- Percy Jones of Glen Allen, Miss, died in a hospital here fast night of in- juries received in an automobile ac- cident at Wayside, Miss, last Thurs day. in which miss Lea Sharkey, also of Glen Allen, was instantly killed and several other persons were slightly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. E. E. Clarke are the guests of relatives at Mobile.
 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wilson and daughter. Minnie J., will return to their home at Tuscaloosa Tuesday afternoon after a visit with rela- tives here.
 Miss Aubrey Word returned Mon day from Athens, where she spent the holidays with friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Meharg an- nounce the birth of son, whom they have named Paul Hope.
 Miss Maurine Hanby and John Hanby of Attalla were the week end guests of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
PRATT CITY
pYTHIAN SISTERS TO ELECT

Equality temple, No. TO, Pythian Sisters will meet at 7:30 Tuesday evening in the Knights of Pythias hall for annual election of officers. All members are urged to be pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
MANY ASSESS PROPERTY

Monday was a rush day at the of flee of County Tax Assessor Moore, this being the last day property could be assessed without additional penalties of 15 per cent. An extra force had to be employed to handle the crowd, belated property owners being forced to stand in line in order to be waited on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
1923 Ensley Construction Totals
 $I ,5OO, ,OOO---New Year Promising

urday; Sunday. "In the Church We Are Stamped as Gods Coin;" evening, In the Church We Are Co-Workcrs With God.''
 At morning or afternoon service to be announced later. Bishop Beck with will deliver a lecture op the Book of Common Prayer" Every clergyman in the 'Ensley district will be invited personally by Rev. Dr, Ben . nett to attend, while members of all denominations also are invited.
 FIRM CHANGES QUARTERS
 J. R. Beggs. one of the leading electrical contractors and dealers in the Birmingham district will occupy the store on Nineteenth street be- tween Avenue F and Avenue r, which was being vacated Monday by Burgin Brothers. It was announced that MT. RogSs had taken a long lease on tine property and would move his busi- ness from it's present location oil Avenue F., just as quickly as neces- sary changes could be made in the store.
 It was the opinion Monday that MT. Boggs has secured one of the most valuable locations in Ensley. Mir. BogEs said Monday that he in tended to double his stock and to have special''line of radio equip ment for the fans in this section of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
lNTERURbAN CLUB
 NEW WORK
Quiet New Year Forecast For Bessemer-Stores
 To Close F
BEssEMER BUREAU i THE AGE-HERALD
Bessemer, Ala. Dec. sl J

A large attendance is&expected at the Saturday luncheon of the Inter urban Luncheon club at the Grand hotel. at which time officers for the coming year are to be elected. DE. J. B. Vines has been nominated for president and strong group of offi- cers selected, who will be installed Saturday, as no other nominations have been made.
 The club is expected to grow rap- idly in membership. and at the Sat- urday meeting plans will be dis cussed to reach those eligible for !. membership. These include school officials and officers of the Parent Teacher association and the members of the Chamber of Commerce. The object of the organization, Is to bring together those interested in school work. particularly the rural schools. f
 pr. spright Doweil will be the principal speaker, talking on Com smunity Relationship" There will be several speakers, their talks dealing 7 with suggestions of ways in which the towns and the surrounding terri- tory may cooperate. A considerable portion of the program will be taken up in explaining the merchants re- batting plan, which is being carried out for the benefit of the schools. i,
 One of the first undertakings of the organization will be, the estab : lishment of muncipalss mark ct rearera the downtown section, and a committee to make plans will be ap- pointed. '&t a-. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01

Value of the United States tobacco crop annually is estimated at more than $500, ,000, ,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
CHESTS IInNoREn

Mr and Mrs. w. B. Cooper enter- tained at dinner honoring their guests Mir. and Mrs. F. R. Howell os Coryville, Fla. The table had for it's centerpiece large silver basket of narcissus and poinsettias. A fVe- course dinner was served to the fol- lowing guests: MT. and Mrs. F. R. Howell. James A. Pruett, G. W. Pruett Witmont and Wood Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
SERVICES ANNOUNCED

Religious circles in Ensley were much interested in the announcement from St. Johns Episcopal church that the Right Rev. c. M. Beckwith. Bishop of Alabama, will conduct a mission here beginning Sunday and continuing through the week, includ- ing the second Sunday.
 Rev Edmunds Bennett, rector of St. Johns. in making the announce ment, said that Bishop Beckwith had delivered the same series of lectures at Eufaula during the past few weeks and that clergymen and Christian leaders of all denominations had at tended and commended the course highly. He said that the bishop 5 lectures would contain nothing con troversial, but would be meditations in which any Christian would find the deepest interest.
 The series will begin with the morning subject, Education" and at the evening service Relation ship" There will follow: Monday. Faith: the Creed" Tuesday, "Obe- idence: Ten Commandments" :" Wednesday. Dependence: the Lords Prayer;;" Thursday. Holy communion; Friday, Conversion" tno service Sa'-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
PERSON IS

A. s. Holmes. who has been seri- ously i'll. is improving at Dr. Sehl Harris infirmary.
 Mrs. T. D. Temple, who has been i'll for some time at her home on Park way, is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-01
ENSLEY BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Eualay AIo h.. or

Over s1,5o0,O00 in new construction has been completed in Ensley during the year 1923. The opinion was ex- other leaders that the new year would witness over s2,O00,0 in new construction for the territory west of Fairview, accounted Ensley territory
 The year 1923 will prove the best year that Ensley has experienced in some time. although 1924 is expected to be even better than the one just expired.
 It is we'll known in Ensley that construction already projected totals nearly $750,000, and this does not take into consideration any large ap- propriations that may be made to the Ensley plants by the Steel corpora ton.
 It is we'll accepted that construc- tion of the First Baptist church this year will start within 30 days. That building will be located on Avenue F and will cost $150,00O, exclusive of the site. There will follow the aban- donment of the present Baptist church and that property deeded ao the Howard High school, represent ing ian investment of nearly $125,000 when completed. There will follow the completion of the Presbyterian church during the year, the first unit of which is nearing Completion now. When the Baptist High school cam paign for s25,000 is completed, the Ensley Kiwanis club will ask the people of this section to join in the construction of Young Mems Christian association. costing not less than $150, 900, a site for which will be donated by Ramsay & Mccormack of this city. This building will he con structed in units, the first of which will be completed during the early part of this year.
 It is stated that Jack Lindsay, whose recent building operations here have been extensive, will add to his holdings by the construction of a two-story building on the corner of Avenue F and Nineteenth street, and two additional stores between that corner and his present buildings. Prices and estimates are being se- cured on that property.
 The number of homes projected for the early months of 1924 are innu merable. there being no way to esti- ever, experts were agreed Monday that the recent action of insuranCr companies in entering this distrAt with money vastly cheaper than was ever available in the past, will stimu- late construction to a marked extent, although activities have been excel lent even at high rates.
 Officials of the Bank of Ensley and the Bank of Alabama are agreed in the opinion that the year 1924 is one of extraordinary promise and that every business here will prosper anG succeed. A.',