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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
DANIEL HICKMAN
 HOST TO FRIENDS
Occasion Is Celebration Of Eighty Eighth
 Birthday Event

Daniel B. Hickman was the happy host Wednesday to several hundred friends and relatives at Avondale Springs. It was in celebration of his eighty eighth birthday and among the invited guests were some of the land marks of Jefferson county. Dinner was served and the host was the reef pient of many congratulations from his friends and loved ones.
 When newspaper man congratu. lated Mfr. Hickman upon his ripe age he took the scribe by the hand with the request: Come with me and will introduce you to an old man." The reporter was introduced to James Madison Farar of Birmingham, 107 years old, who walked from South Carolina to Jefferson county and settled here previous to the Civil war when there were no railroads in Alabama.
 Mir. Hickman is one of the few of the old guard now living, who traded coonskins for buckshot and hunted game with a pine torch where sky scrapers now stand and mills and fac tories hum in Jones Valley.
 Married Miss Hawkins
 He married Miss Maha1a R. Hawkins at Hawkins Springs, near Bessemer, on January 2, 1872. Mrs. Hickman ,has passed over the great divide. They have three sons, M. F. Hickman, 'sPed'' A. Hickman and N. T. Hickman, all of whom are living in Birmingham and were in attendance at the birth day party to assist in welcoming the guests and attending to every little de- tail which has made southern hospital ity famous. A partial list of the guests present were registered as follows Mrs. c. I. Burdin, Mrs. J. O Lewis, Mrs. O. ". Wood, S. ". Hawkins, Eva Mae Hawkins, Bessie Mae Hawkins, Sarah Frances Hawkins, Sammie Lee Hawkins, Wilhelmena Hawkins, B. H. Smith, Eppie Hays Smith, Edward Smith, IT,, Stanford Smith, Alyne Price, Mrs. R. F. Lacey, Mrs. Lillian Kelley, Mrs. w. E. Haley, Mrs. R. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

i f-a1
 Dardsn, Mrs. ". T. Wilson, Mrs. P. A. Hickman, D II. Vaughan, J. T.. Mat
 tingly, Grace Vaughan, Margaret Vaughn, Rose Kelso,- c, M Lacey, R. F. Lacey. A. J. OzaHne. Mrs. A. ]. Ozanne, Ruth E. Ozanne, James Madi- son F'arar, Mrs. Paul Lanief, Paul Lanier. IT,, John A, Lanier, I. F. Moore, J. C.EDraper, Henry N. Ste yenson, Mir. and Mrs. J, E. Weir and family, 0. L. Burgin and wife. s. T.. Slaton, J. c. Persinger, Mrs. J. c. Persinger, s. E. Batson, Mrs. s. D. Batson, Murk Miller, Mrs. Fred Rule, Doris Anne Rule, Mrs. !. N. Roebucky : MT. J. N. Roebuck, Mrs. M. E. Cress- man, John Enbank, IT,, Bill Hickman, Lucille Hudson, Kathleen Naylor, R. M. B. McDaniel, Mrs. R. M. B. McDan- iel, Mrs. Nina Hickman, Findley lick man, Mrs. M. A. Sinnott, Audrey Je- ter, Grace Peter. NIary Alive Davis, M. W. Robinson. Mrs. Lela H. Robinson, Alice Robison, Lillian Robison, Ro- berta Robison, Martina Robison, John Robison, Lula Robison, Mrs. A. W. Hayes, Mrs. TI. A. Hickman, Mrs. J. c. Orr, Freeman Orr, Floyd Nixon, Leo Hail, Mir. and Mrs. Joe c. Kick man, Ed N. Gardien and wife, Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Gardien, Elizabeth Garden, Mrs. R. B. Toss of Atlanta, Ga. Charles Pledger Carter, Mrs. .C. M.. Carter, Mrs ". L. Pledger. MT. l.. NJ. Farrar, Miss Artye Pledger, Rev. J. l.. Britain, Mrs. Jessie Owen, Mrs. A. L. Lewis, Mrs. s. w. Hawkins, J. M. Mclaughlin, Mrs. Kate Robin son Simpson, Mrs. R. s. Hickman, R. s. Hickman, Jr., Dan M. Hickman, WiImoth Person, Mary Jane Petson, Charles E. Person, Dorothy Osborne, Louise Osborne, Ella Garter, (nursel, Alma J. Loveless, Lula Mae Snider, Horace A. Snider, James T. Eubank, Mrs. Sudie Eubank, H. H. Yann, Mrs. H. H. Vann, Ideena Yam, Vedeera Vann, Winona Vann, Henry c. West, Tinsley D. West, Alma Lewis, Olivia Chisholm, Florence, Ala, Mrs. c. B. Walker, Florence, Ala, Mrs. M. A. Hayes, Mrs. s. G, Snyder, Mrs. J, P. Haley, Mir. J. F. Haley, Mrs. Fred Vann, Miss Evelyn Vann, Mir. Homer ,Vann, J. W. Iyoyeless, J, J. Hughes, Mrs. J. J. Hughes, Mrs. Gladys Foss, Helen Tubb, Helen Simmons, Mrs. Viola Tubb,5 Margaret Louise Johns, Ruth Lewis, Mildred Lee, Amelia Line Mccain, Alexandria, La, James Fl. Me. Cain, Mrs. M. R. Mckinney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
PARRISH DENIES
 AID WAS DELAYED
Carroll Rushed To Hospital Soon
 As Possible, Claim

T. D. Parrish, father of Thomas Parrish, 15-year-old boy, who was driv- ing the automobile which injured T. W. Carroll early Monday night, has issued a statement denying that the in jured man was left lying in the street fifteen minutes before the boys par ents came to his aid. Mir. Parrish's statement follows:
 Tt was published Tuesday that after being run over, Mr. Carroll was left lying in the street fifteen minutes be- fore we went to his aid. That was a mistake, and leaves the wrong impress sion.
 "rSe did everything in our power to help the man, as soon as possible. The accident occurred just about three doors from my place of business, and before my son was able to summon me, was on my way to the scene of the acci- dent. I spent a minute or so at the telephone, trying to summon an ambu- lance, but, failing, within not more than five minutes after the accident, had Mir. Carroll in my car, rushing him to the hospital"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
GIRL REQUESTS TERM TO CURE DOPE HABIT
Voluntary Sentence Sought By
 Billy Smith

Upon her own request, Billy Smith, Saturday, was sentenced to spend 60 days on the county poor farm, Wood lawn, by Acting Judge Thomas Roe in the court of misdemeanors and felo- nies. .,
 The girl, who gave her age at 25, came to court to ask for the sentence in order that she might cure herself of the dope habit, into which she said she had fallen recently.
 q want to break the dope habit be- fore it breaks my life," she is reported as having told Judge Roe.
 Mrs. Hulda Newsome, county deputy, put in good word for the girl, and assured the judge that her charge would be given what she needs at the Aims house, where plenty of open air, whole some and tasty food and enough work to keep her occupied would be given her. The smith girl appeared thankful for the sentence, stating that she felt that the stay on the farm will give hre new lease on life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
CLOE AND FLOWERS
 REACH AGREEMENT
Bondsman Regains Permit To
 Operate In Police Alley

After fighting J. Morgan Flowers & Go. to the limit of threatening to put him out of business, W. B. Cloe, com missioner of public safety, relented Sat urday and issued Flowers a permit signed by himself personally,
 Saturday afternoon Mir. Flowers was back at his old stand in the jail alley and doing business as usual.
 Flowers permit was revoked several weeks ago, by Commissioner, Cloe, it is said, on account of an enmity of long standing between the two. Flowers carried his fight to the. commission and the vote was standing two to two, with Commissioner Mary Echols out of the city.
 With the return of Mrs. Echols and the possibility of suffering a defeat by her vote is believed to have caused Cloe to relent in his attitude. He and Com missioner McLendon were fighting the bondsman while Harrison. and Dick son were voting that his permit be granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
DE MOLAY CHAPTER
 ; ELECTS OFFICERS
Parker Parsons Named Master
 Councillor

Parker Parson was elected master councillor and Leon Livingston senior councillor of the Birmingham chapter of DeMolay at the meeting Friday night at the Masonic temple. 2,
 Election of officers for the new term constituted the main business of the meeting. Palmer Portis was chosen junior councillor, and Michel Alex ander, last years scribe, was reelected. The chapter chose Paul Meeks as senior deacon and Louis Heidenreich as sentinel.
 Following a discussion of the state conclave, it was decided to have the meet during the Christmas week, 1924 The meeting ended with fifteen members of the chapter receiving their majority degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
RESERVE SUPPLY
 AT LAKE PURDY
 SAID ADEQUATE
Birmingham In No Dan
 ger Of Facing Water Shortage

All previous records for water con sumption in the Birmingham district have been broken during the unpreced- ented dry spell which has held Bir- mingham in whitening grasp for the past l5- days. Although few showers were recorded during the early part of August the remainder of the month has been one of extreme. heat.
 It was stated Saturday by officials of the Birmingham Water company that for the first time the reserve supply at Lake Prudy had been called upon to supply Birmingham during the heat wave, and that water consumption for August had been the greatest in the his tory of Birmingham. Company records have not been checked closely but it is stated this opinion is generally accepted by the operating heads of the water company.
 When it is remembered that the com pany supplies all water used in Bir- tninghafn from Roebuck to. Edewatet mines of the Tennessee company, and from North Birmingham to Edgewood and Shades mountain it may be appre- ciated how great the volume must be.
 Officials of the water company said Saturday that the supply in Birming- ham is almost unlimited and while cities nearby may be hard pressed, there was no danger of Birmingham even approaching the consumption of it's supply.
 Information has been received here that many small cities in the state de- pending for water upon small streams have been greatly concerned over their supply, there having been indications that unless general rain is received soon serious problems may confront many communities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
SPECIAL MAPS OF AUTO TOURS
 TO BE SHOWN.

ID ETHEL ". WHITSON of I'D Birmingham is compiling a
 series of novel as we'll as in interesting maps, for the special purpose of making weekend auto mobile trips instructive as well as pleasurable. They will cover tours from Birmingham to Chattanooga, via Rome, Ga. i; Birmingham to At lanta; Birmingham to Albany. Ga, via Columbus; Birmingham to Me ridian, via Demopolis, and Birming- ham to Dothan, via Montgomery. A feature of the maps will be their streamer form, classification of the roads and accurate distances be- tween points and their convenience to handle while driving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

old are assorted and grouped into the various classes. The little fellows which will sing in "The Masque of Pandora" are of the "A" grade variety.
 Executive Committee
 The executive committee of Zamora Temple having the affair in8 charge, consists of H. c. Greedy, executive chairman; L. H. Salter, vice chairman ; H F. Lesher, special nights; J. B. Pat terson, program; A. P. Wells, public ity McLin Carter, tickets; Dan White, music; O. F. Brock, gate; Truman Morrison, automobiles; Eugene Reed, concessions; L. H. Salter, ground, stage and lights; Thomas Lappage, seatss W. B. Cloe, police; T. c. Brabston, transportation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
MUTINEERs CONVICTED

Leader Of Philippine Band Sentenced
 To 20 Years
 MANILA, August 30-(By Asso- ciated Press9-Thomas Riveral, Fifty seventh infantry, alleged ringleader of a band of Filipino scouts, 15 of whom were found guilty of mutiny at an army ccurtmartial here today, was sentenced to twenty years in prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
VITAL STATISTICS

BIRTHS To Mir. and Mrs William D. Bailey. Westfield, August 26. girl.
 DEATHS Miss Phyllis Husted, 171l Fifteenth avenue. north, August go, age 25 Erwin Peoples, Dixiana, August 26 age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
NOTED LECTURER
 TO SPEAK TODAY
Dr. Geo. L. Robinson To Address Public At
 Lyric Theater

Regular Sunday night services at the Lyric theater, under auspices of the Mems club of the Independent PresbyI terian church, will be resumed to- night, when Dr. George L. Robinson, professor of Biblical literature and English Bible in Mccormick Theologi- cal Seminary will deliver sermon on '"The Lords Prayer"
 Dr. Robinson is known not only as a distinguished scholar and orator ot note, holding degrees from universities in this country and on the continent, but as an archaeologist and explorer of note. It was he who discovered, on a trip through Mt. Sinai and Edom, in 1900, the Great High Place. of Sane tuary of the Edomites, said to be the most perfect and complete set of altars, courts and pools yet found. In the same year he discovered the sixth and seventh wells of Beersheba, following this with many other scientific exploits and discoveries.
 . Dr. Robinson was greeted by capac- ity audiences here year ago when he filled the pulpit of the Independent Presbytrrian church and addressed the Lyric theater crowds for two Sundays. The Mems club, is bringing him here again, has done so in response to the request of hundreds who were anxious to hear him again.
 A special musical program, featured by four selections by the mixed church quartet, will precede Dr. Robinson's lecture Sunday night, beginning at 2 :45 o'clock. These selections are How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings" (Scott) ; Even Me- (Warren); q Will Pray The Father" (Halloway); and "Yesper Hymn" (Noble), according to an- nouncement by J. P. Mcguire, musical director.
 "The Ten Commandments" will be the subject of Dr. Robinson at the morning service at the Independent church, Highland avenue, at Thirty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

A BovE is a portrait of Mira B. H. Booth, nurse A for women, who for eight years has been. the postmistress of MuriTo, Arkansas To the right is statement by Mrs. Booth in which she tells of her own and of her patients of Cardui, the woman's tonic In the lower rght-hand corner, Mrs. Booth is shown caring for cage of pet canaries, of lch she has about fifty.
 Mrs. Booth has exerted important influence for the good of community life around Murillo, where she is known far and wide. Many woman there is wiser and happier mother for having had the care and sound advice of this experienced nurse.
 Cardui, which Mrs. Booth and thousands of other women have found of great value in the treatment of many womanly ailments, is purely vegetable tOnic with record of nearly fifty years of success ful use. Cardui Is obtainabe at all reliable drug stores and every woman who suffers from common disorders of the female system should immediately
 try this Well-lnown
 -1-sHSE-ElESzsN. TaYnadY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
VATTTATTnN Ervpn

WASHINGTON, August 30.-The Carolina, ClinchfieId and Ohio railroad of South Carolina today was tentatively valued at $1,6S4,073 as of June 3O, 1917, by the interstate commerce com.
 mission,
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
Mill City Girl Is
Asthma Victim

Mrs. Loretta Henderson, aged 25,
died suddenly at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Jones, 1925 Fourth ave-
nue. south, Minneapolis, with acute
asthma at 4:30 Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. Henderson, who former
ly resided in Seattle, had lived in
Minneapolis for two years. She had
been sufferer from asthma for near
ly year, but at no time was she
seriously i'll until last Saturday. Mrs.
Henderson had just finished talking
TO friends when she was stricken sud
denly and died before medical assist
ance could be reached.
The deceased was quite popular in
the younger set and acquired many
friends in her stay in the Mill City.
Mr.. John Green, lie Sueur, Mimi,
brother of Mrs. Henderson, arrived in
the city Thursday morning to take
the body home for burial, which will
be held Saturday.
The untimely death Of Mrs. Hen
derson came as shock to her friends,
who little realized the seriousness of
her condition. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of the community.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
FEDERAL AGENTS NAB DOPE RING
SOME REASONS WHY YOUR
MAIL is NOT DELIVERED

The various postoffices of the
country are endeavoring to correct
the most common mistakes of the
users of Uncle Sans mail service.
Each city and locality has its differ
ent probe ms. The most common mis-
takes among our group. says Mr.. NJ.
Wanwing. superintendent of mails,
Minneapolis postoffice, is that numer-
Gus letters are mailed with envelope
unsealed and with a one-cent stamp
instead of a two-cent stamp used.
The persons mailing such letters are
usually under the impression that
this mail when unsealed is second
class matter, but it is not. Revised
rules say that all written matter
sealed or unsealed is first-class mail
and must carry first-class postage.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
NEW MINISTER TO
PREACH BEFORE
MEMORIAL, MAR. Z
Rev. c. B. Burton of Leaven.
worth, Kansas, is Called to
st. Paul Church.

Memorial Baptist church has once
more unfolded her sails, with the
coming of her newly elected pastor
Rev. c. B. Burton, B. TIL. We invite
the public come and hear the wonder
full speaker.
The above likeness is the newly
elected pastor of the Memorial Bap-
tist church, Rev. c. B. Burton, B. TIL,
who made a visit to st. Paul and
preached at the Memorial Baptist
church some few weeks ago, which
led to his call to pastorage, and he
has accepted and will preach to his
anxious congregation Sunday at both
services.
Rev. Burton is a splendid young
man with a practical training, OF
facts, a great counselor, a Biblical
orator and very inviting speaker
1t is interesting to know that he
comes well recommended from both
his church and the Ministers Alliance
of Leavenworth, Kansas, also the
Baptist Brotherhood of Kansas.
In the coming to st. Paul, it will
be found in Rev. c. B. Burton an as
set to the. ministry, and very great
worker for the denomination.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
Mill City Church
Holds Reception

The members of st. Peters A.. M.
e. church gave a reception in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd at the
church Wednesday evening that in
cluded some of the best speakers and
musical talent in the Twin Cities. The
invocation was given by Rev. J. w.
Collins.
A welcome address was given by
Mrs. M. Barnett and the response by
Rev. T. b. Stovall. p. e.
Vocal solos by Mrs. lone Poore and
Mr.. J. Burke added greatly to the
evenings entertainment.
Short talks by Attorney B. s.
Smith, G.. G. De Vaughn. w. r. Nor
ris and the pastors of the Twin Cities
churches concluded the. program.
Mrs. Anna Nelson was general
chairman and Mr.. w. Modem acted
as toastmaster.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
Announcement,

Much comment is being circulated
because of the cover charge made at
the Hotel Howell last Friday night.
However, the statements are greatly
exaggerated. 1t is an established
custom in cafes the world over where
reservations are not secured a cover
charge is made for parties, especially
after P. M. The prices for cover
charge run from 25c to $3.50 per per-
son. In order to maintain first-class
service a reasonable cover charge
must be made sfor cafe service, es-
pecialIy after theater hours.
The cover charge of soc which was
made on this occasion is more than
consistent with the service rendered
as the guests were given party priv
.ileges in connection with their mid
night dinner.
h 1t will be necessary to make a COW
er charge for special service for par
ties after P. NJ. at all times.
We advertised to the effect that
reservations be made for this partic-
ular occasion. Few availed them
selves of the opportunity and we
were forced to protect our own inter-
est. The Hotel Howell will always
give service par excellence" in or
der to do this we must receive a suf-
ficient price for the service we give.
w. H. REAMS, Mgr.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
Martha Tea Held
At wv. Center

Washington's birthday was fitting
ly observed Friday afternoon at the
Y. w. c. A. center when the commit
tee of management gave their first
annual Martha Washington tea at the
Central Avenue Branch of the Y. w.
G. A. The decorations were sugges-
tive of the occasion. A huge Ameri-
can flag decorated the wall and red
shades covered the lights. The table
was artistically arranged with a silver
tea service, American beauty roses
and red, white and blue candles in
silver candlesticks.
Refreshments were served by the
house and rooms registry committee,
who were dressed in colonial costume.
Nearly eighty ladies called during the
afternoon.
Among those present were Miss Nc
George, executive secretary, and Mrs.
H. F. Ware of the board of directors
from the main branch.
A continuous program was given,
consisting of selections by Miss Kath-
eryn Tandy. Mrs. Harrison Miller,
Mrs. Hattie Hall, Mrs. Betty Jones,
Miss Mildred Bolden and Miss Bonita
Edwards, which was greatly enjoyed.
The girls work and community
study committee had charge of the
decorations. Invitations were dis
tributed by the religious and mem
bership committee.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
THEEVERYWOMAN
CLUB GIVES MUCH
THANKS T0PRES.
Local Club of Women Give Credit
of Successful Recital to
Mrs. Francis.

The above picture is that of Mrs.
w. T. Francis, president of the Ev-
erywoman's Progressive Council, who
sponsored the artistic recital given at
the Peoples church recently by the
noted and eminent composer-pianist,
r. Nathaniel Dett of Hampton Insti-
tute, Va.
The success of the recital may be
primarily attributed to the untiring
efforts of Mrs. Francis in promoting
the occasion. Although the club rail-
lied to the support of its worthy pres
ident. yet the initiative in securing
the noted Mr.. Dett and the executive
features of the entertainment were
due to the unusual far-sightedness
and careful planning of our president,
Mrs. Francis.
The occasion, though large one
for an individual club to undertake,
was successful one, and we deem it
no greater pleasure to say that the
responsibility of the success of the
recital was due to the efforts of our
president, Mrs. w. T. Francis.
Everywoman Progressive Council.
The Bulletin-Appeal wishes to con-
gratulate the Everywoman Progress
sive Council for its contribution to
the civic as well as musical life of st.
Paul. The occasion was a meritori-
Gus one and those who made the ap-
pearance of Mr.. Dett in the city a pos
sibility are truly deserving of much
credit. We hope that the precedent
established by the club of women will
be followed by others, as it is ad-
vantageous to the welfare of our citi-
zens to be thusly favored.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01

An up-to-date shoe store has been
opened on South State Street, Chica-
go, by w. NJ. Woodson.
Mr.. C. E. Marr, a colored grocer
of Evanston, ILL.,, has moved into his
new store, recently completed.
Editor Noble of the Galveston City
Times is advertising a mosquito 10
tion, while we are shoveling snow.
That's right, brother, rub it in.
The Rising Sun of the Daughters
of Haiti is one of our recently or
ganized fraternals.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-03-01
MALE WEDDING
MAR. 7 IS MILL
CITY feature
Proceeds of Entertainment Will
Go to National Defense Fund
of N. A. A. c. p.

The women delegates to the past
conference of the N. A. A. c. p. in
August of 1923 decided that they
would form a nationwide committee
to raise additional defense funds to
help carry on the numerous legal de-
fenses of helpless people of our group
against oppression, and unjust death
penalties.
They agreed upon a plan that the
women of at least 100 communities
over the country should raise at least
500 each by contributions of indi-
viduals, entertainments or in any
manner that does not conflict with
the local branch.
Unique Offering.
Minneapolis women have planned
something distinctly unique and
highly entertaining to raise their
part of the task in The Male We'd
ding, March Z, at the Masonic Hall,
oath and 9Th avenue south, some
thing that will amuse every one.
Some of the most prominent men in
the Mill City will take part in it.
The blushing bride will be Mr..
Arthur Spence and the Groom Mr..
Louis Vale. They will be attended
by a group of pretty Misses and
Madames. Mr.. Roy Johnson will be
the officiating clergyman. 1t behoves
every one of us to be present at the
delightful wedding and incidentally
help worthy cause. Dancing after
wedding.