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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
FINN WILL CASE
 IS CONCLUDED
Agreement Is Reached Be-
 tween Executors And Widow
lAnnistnn Rnreanl

ANNISTON, Ala, Oct. 7.--An agree ment has been reached in the cast of Richard H. Stickney and l.. H. Carre as executors of the estate of Col. w. H. Finn ys. Mrs. Mary Virginia Finn. Mrs. Finn sued for the amount allowed her under the law in preference to acmept- ing the amount stipulated in the will.
 An answer was filed later by the executors who sought to have an al. Ieged pre-nuptial agreement enforced and asked that the will be left un- changed. Since that time an agreement has been reached and the case settled out of court, according to papers or agreement filed Tuesday.
 In the paper it is stated that It nas been. agreed to give Mrs. Finn $8S,OO and household effects, including the H. brory and curios, in lieu the pre- nunfial agreement which gave her $20,- OOil and free rent of ah apartment on Riverside drive, New York City. The increase. it was pointed out, will be taken from the amount bequeated the residuary legatees. ooo
 CIuh Woulen to Meek--afore than 2OO club women from over this section of the state will arrive "Wednesday for the an- nnaI convention of the Second district of. the Alabama Federation of Women's s clnbs. The convention will open Wednesday evening at the high school and;torium with Miss Iva Cook pre- s;dinr The two principal addresses on tbe onening evening will be by Mrs. Val Tavlor of Uniontown, state president, anS Dean Carmichael of Montevailo Col Iere. The convention will continue through Thursday. ..
 Surrenders Badge-After serving as chief for three years and as memneI of the force for 16 years, Chief or ron:e .,e Geo. W. Rutledge today turned over ms badge to o. F. White, who was oIlicla,, ], Iy elected chief by the new city council last night. Chief Rutledge Will conelhae with the department. . ..-
 Given Pay BOost--At the first meet ing of the city council last night an or d;n.nce raising the salaries of various s,fs;rtaF& SgaH epasged, The city atuok- Havss eaiSry was raised from $l,zOO 10 s1 s10 ner year, and the chief or @ sne f;ss ,Ieue rtment was raised from $1,0aU fo s1 a2O per year. The salary or the sanitary and sewer inspector was ralseo from Si 300 to $1, 800 per year. A PrOe Pnc nosed raise of the city clerk from @A'oVO to S2,4OO was defeated.
 . T0IIeNOn ChOsen--G. w, TOneson, ], ,vl1o. il1 until tn installation of the new council Monday was street tax coffee tor and license inspector, mas peI. :. elected chief of police of Piedmont, U was announced today. The eiectlon IOoa place Monday night at the meeting Oi the Piedmont city council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
MALARIA DRIVE
 AT WILSON DAM ACHIEVES GOAL
Disease Stamped Out In Campaign Which Cost
 $60,0O0
Tennessee valley Bureau )

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Oct. 2. The anti-malaria campaign at Muscle Shoals has been completed, according to N. H. Rector, who had active charge of the campaign, under the direction of Dr. S. w. welch, chairman of the Ala bama board of health. The campaign began July 9, and cost about $60,0OO, stated Mir. Rector. The Rockerfeller foundation, the. United States engineer ing department, the United States pub lie health service, the Alabama board of health and the health units of Lau- derdale and Colbert counties cooper ated in the campaign. Mir. Rector stated that where large bodies of water lave been impounded in the. past ma laria has appeared in force. He added that when Dr. welch saw from reports the middle of July that many people at Wilson Dam were suffering from ma laria fever he enlisted all the anti malaria organizations of the country in an effort to prevent m epidemic ot fever. Oil was placed in tanks and
 
 the edges of the inland lakes created by Wilson Dam. Blood smeares were made in large numbers by Miss. Ethel Barrier of Memphis, who reprfsented the national goyernment. Drs B. G. .Crussom and Dr. R. Wallace, both of the Rockefeller Foundation, assisted Mir. Rector in his campaign. An off cial report is now being compiled, which will be presented to state and federal authorities in a few weeks.
 Campaign Fund Sought--A drive for funds for the democratic campaign IS now in progress in the Twin Cities, led by Thomas A. Bowles, treasurer aud chairman of the campaign. Mir. Bowles is meeting with success from the demo- cratic voters. Local newspapers are receiving the contributions and giving public credit to the donors.
 City Employees NAmed-The follow ing city employees for Albany were an nounced Tuesday: City attorney, U. U. echenault; city clerk, Henry Hartung chief of fire department, ". u. SorDer. Other firemen are Elmer Hartseiie, ". H. Jones and Ed Clark. Day patrol man. I. w. Mccall. night patrolmen, Rohert Stewart and E. E. Thompson traffic officer, J. P!xsAllison; superin- tendent of streets, El R. Adccck. The following are the standing committee chairmen: Finance, I. M. Maxwell police, c. T. MasteFson; fire protec- tion, George Norwood; light and water Cliff Chunn; public property. Charles Royer; sanitary, c. L. Buck; street W. B. Sively relief, W. l.. Hatchett'
 Mrs. Wallace To Speak-The League of Women Voters of Albany and De catur are planning for public meet ing here Friday, when Mrs. Nell h' Wallace of Birmingham, director of the citizenship school of the. Alabama League of Women Voters, is expected fo be the principal speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
NEW OFFICIALS
 BEGIN DUTIES
All Appointive In Hunts vile Are Filled By
 New Men
trennessee Valley Bureau)

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, Oct. 7.--(Spe- cial. )--Almost a complete change of management in the affairs of Hunts vile took place Monday afternoon when eight new aldermen were sworn in. to- gether with Mayor Fraser L. Adams for his second term and President of the Council Alex McAllister, when the council proceeded to replace practical ly. every official elective by that body. James M. Gill, former president of the council and candidate against Mayor Adams in the September election, was elected city clerk, succeeding E. R. Matthews. w. T. Cooper, who was a policeman several years ago, was elected night chief. Every old member of the police force was turned loose and new men put in their places.
 Other officers elected include s. H. Richardson, city attorney; Will Berry, street superintendent; c. K. Marlborough, license inspector G. T. Sholly, sani- tary inspector; John s. Brown, water works engineer; J. B. Newby, night engineer; James Wall, meter inspec- tor; Russell Milan. fire chief: Mrs. James Darwin librarian Victor Betts, city recorder; Dr. A. E. Echols, abat- toir superintendent. The office of city recorder has been revived and the in- cumbent will conduct police court each day, relieving the mayor of that duty.
 Grand Jury Busy-KeIly BurweII has been appointed foreman of the grand jury which is now at work under instructions of the circuit court and which has a large docket of cases to be- investigated. Judge James E. Hor- ton, in charging the jury, asked that especial attention be given the laws regulating operation of automobiles with view to stricttr enforcement and the prevention of accidents.
 EEsas Fzershoef Dses-Mrs. Carrie Ridley Hershoff, daughter Of the. late Mrs. Carrie Ridley of Huntsville and Atlanta, died Sunday in New York, according to telegrams to friends in Huntsville. She was formerly Miss Car rie Ridley, born and reared in this city, and her body will be brought here Wednesday for interment beside her father and mother fh Maple Hill ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
BRIDGE IS BURNED
 NEAR ELLTSVILLE
Opinion Differs Regarding Or
 igin Of Fire

ELLISvILLE, Miss, Oct. 7.--(Spe- cial. )--The floor of Big Iron bridge across Tallahoma creek, about one mile north of Ellisville, on what Is known as the Carter-C r-Crumbley- -Dubose road, leading towards Laurel. was burned Saturday night. There is difference of opinion as to the origin of the fire.
 Held On Liquor Cnarge--J. D. Aims worth, Walter King and Grady Sullj- van, young white men from Smith coun- ty, were arrested near Ellisville Sun day night and lodged in jail charged with having intoxicating liquor in their possession. They made joint bond of S7D0 and were released. Their case will be tried before Justice of the Peace Sharbrough at Laurel next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
ROAD OVERSEER SLAIN BY NEGRO
 AT PHENIX CITY
Jesse Whitaker Stabbed To Death And Ed Hill
 Is Jailed

PHENIX CITY, Aia., Oct. 7.--(Spe- cial. )---Jesse Whitaker, widely known road overseer, with knife wounds in his left side and chest, is dead after an altercatfon late Monday afternoon on the road between Opelika and Phe- nix City. Ed Hill, negro, his alleged slayer, who fled following the trag- edy, was arrested late last night by Lee county authorities and Is in jail facing a charge of murder.
 Authorities are understood to have an eye witness to tie killing. No mo- tive for the misunderstanding between the white man and the negro could be learned last night.
 Whitaker had been foreman for some time of q negro crew engaged on the Dixie highway. Previous to that time he had been farmer. w hittakcr had lived several miles out from Phcnix City all of his lie He R survived by h,s wife, two daughters, Mrs. Frank Russell of Columbus, Gu, and Miss Wanna May Whitaker aili one youn: son. Funeral services were held from the residence today and interment was in the Phen,x City cemetery.
 officials To Change the semi, monthly meetins tomorrow night al the Girard court house, the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
HAD BAD CASE :.
 OF CATARRH
Al.o Suffered With Stomach and Kidney Trouble, Says Herb Juice Gave Relief.

"r.sora used HerD Juice I was in ..,.S ,,sss,s sfysalti1s thaaEsI began to think i Svouid never be well again. Today z | ieei loo per cent better in every way u0a an9 feeI as though should tell others aDVus slis great medicine" was part or tne s..at,Svtnr statement of Mir. J. ID. gbouse. 123 Gilman Avenue, Birming- hsn Ala. connected with Magnus Metal Company of this city, to the local ssnresentatiye of the Herb Juice Lapora- tnries. MT. Shouse has been a resident nf this city for the past 70 years.
 s.rba most of my trouble, to begin s,,th' 'n continued MT. Shouse, was 'ssnssd from a chronic case of Catarrh. Y was continually splitting up mucus that would drop down into the tnroas during the day, and at nignt | "Tu.u chol<e m so I could not sleep. Lots cS nights I would not get more than an 6orr or so of rest. It. looked as though nv entire system was full of poison. aTs stomach felt sore and raw all the fITne: kidneys were out of order anu [ never felt like eating. In addition, | was also bothered a great deal with Rheumatism in my legs ana rect wnlcn
 SC1ne day, when was telling a friend aho1,t my condition, he advised me to irv HERE JUICE. Said It nad done svonders for him, so on his advice began using it also. To say Lnat HERE JUICE has helped me would be 2 mild way to express the relief that l have found through the use Of this medicine. It has simply made me feel iilro a new man. I have been entirely reIieved of the Catarrh-never nave env trouble from mucus dropping In the throat. and can sleep soundly all nignt after going to bed. Kidneys act regu- larly. stomach is in fine shape. Have < fine appetite and feel 100 per cent bet ser: in every way. I have also been re- Neved of the rheumatic pains and the swelling in my feet and legs. In all the years of my life have never used q medicine that would give the reliet that HERE JUICE will, and am always vIad to speak a good word for 1t.
 Many are calling daily to see the Herb Juice man at JacObs' Drug store eIf North Nineteenth Street. with efaAements for publication, praisihB Herb Juice, that their many friends nav he induced to try the great remedy 4l,at has relieved so many thousands ot birmingham citizens.
 Herb Juice sold at Bessemer by Pexram-PattOn; Ensley, BeFney's Phar- macy; Tarrant City, Tarrant City Drug Co.. Pratt City, Gale Drug Store WyIam, WyIam Pharmacy; Fairfield A1derson Drug Co.,; North Birmingham walker Pharmacy; Boyless BoyleS Drus Ca. WOodlawn, BRins Drug CO.i Fair view. Thomas Drug Co.,; Lewlsburg,
 Hogan Drug Co.,, and by all leading saruggists.-AdV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
HIGHWAY BIDS
 TO BE OPENED
Five Important Projects Are To Be Considered
 Wednesday
(stase Capital BareAu.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 7.- Bids will be opened at the state high. way department at noon Wednesday for five important highway projects They are:
 In Fayette county, IS miles of gravel road. between Fayette and Winfield. Coyington county, three miles of sand clay road, with approaches to the bridge, which is being built over the Conecuh river, near Can't.
 Shelby county, nine miles of chert road, from Wilton via Montevailo to Calera.
 Perry county, IS miles of gravel road from the Dallas county line to a point on the Merion-C Centerville high way near Sprott.
 Calhoun county, 23 miles of paved road from the end of federal aid prof ect, via Oxford, Anniston and Jack sonville to Piedmont.
 Award of the contracts for these projects Is expected when the highway con. mission meets October 13.
 Plan Electric Line--A petition was filed with the Alabama public service commission Tuesday by the Alebama Power company, seeking n cerkitieacc of convenience and necessity tor an electric transmission line from q point near Oakman to Fayette, via Bankston and Berry, q distance of 20 miles, with distribution systems at Bankston and Berry. Another petition was filed by the Bellevue Highlands company, own ing an electric property in an unin- corporated territory in Etowah county near Gadsden, known as Bellevue High. lands, seeking approval of sale of tihs property to the Alabama Power com pany. Both cases were docketed for November 6. =.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08

Phenix City council, headed by Mayor Claude B. Gullatt, will give way to Dr. Ashby Floyd, mayor-elect, and fif- teen other officials who were victorious in the municipal election September 10. Those in close touch with the situa- ton say the present police department is destined 10 undergo ] general shake pp at the meeting ant seven new of- ficers will be appointed.
 Virgil Mann Buried-The body of Virgil Mann, 2T, formerly of Phenix City, who was drowned Sunday in the Alabama river, at Montgomery, arrived here yesterday, for funeral and inter- ment in the Girard cemetery. Reports received by relatives here were that Mann was working on pontoons in the river and, coming in contact either with charged or cable wire, was hurled into the water. He was drowned be- fore others nearby could lend assist ancc. 1t ia understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
FIRST MEET HELD
 BY NEW OFFICIALS
Shakeup Staged In Tuscumbia
 City Administration
tNfuscle shoals Bureau.)

TUSCUMBIA, Aia., Oct. TIA gen eral shake-up in the administration of Tuscumbia, took place following the as stunning of the reigns of government Monday night by the new mayor and board of aldermen after the old board had met and concluded the work of it's administration. Mayor Isbell adminis- tered the oath of office to the follow ing incoming officers: Mayor James A. Palmer, Aldermen L. w. Reaves, Ernest NJ. Williams, w. Walker, ID. T. Holland and A. c. Braden. Other of ficers elected were: E. l.. Draden, city clerk and recorder; I. W. DeLoney, treasurer; W. A. Romaine, chief of DO lice W. T. Perkins and w. +. Kicks, patrolmen; W. ]. Williams. overseer of streets, and Charles Mitchell, chief oi the fire department. Election of city attorney and traffic officer was de ferred until a later meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
SHEFFIELD PLANS
 MILK INSPECTION
New Commission Favors Exfen-
 sion Of Sewer System
fsfuscle Shoals Bureau)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Oct. 7.--At the first weekly meeting of the new city commission of Sheffield today, nuna- Der of important matters were taken up, among them being the needs of tho city milk and meat inspector An informative talk was made to the com mission by Dr. Crumpton. milk and meat inspector of Florence. The plan for obtaining inspection for the city was favored by the commissioners and steps will be taken at once to furnish proper inspection. The commission also approved the plans of the committees for the extension of the sanitary and sewerage system of the city. A petition for the appointment of park commits sioner was discussed and tho new com mission gave assurance that the neces- sary steps would Dc taken toward the proper care of the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
VANCE POST OFFICE AND STORE ENTERED
Burglars Fail To Obtain Any
 Loot, Check-Up Shows
(TuscalOssa Bureau.l


 TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Oct. 7.-The post office and one store at Vance were burglarized last night and attempts made to enter several other stores. Nothing was found missing at either place after check up.
 Begin On Fire Station-Work be- gan today on Tuscaloosa's new $12,O0O fire station on Tenth street. The build ing is expected Co be completed within a few months when approximately $13,- 900 worth of equipment will be. in. stalled.
 River Traffic Heavy-Despite the closing of the river for nine days, traf- fife on the Warrior was exceptionally heavy for September. Twenty-four thousand nine hundred and eighty three tons of brick were handled dur ing the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
CHICAGO PRESENTS
 AUTOS TO PLIERS
Heroes Of World Flight Will
 Be HOnOred

CHICAGO, Oct. 7.--Lieut. Lowell Smith, commander of>the army world flight and pilot of the flagpiane Chi cago and his relief pilot, Lieut.. Leslie F. Arnold, each will be presented with, an automobile by Chicago.
 Part of the funds required will be obtained from motion picture showingS of the flight and from collections. Presentations arrangements will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08

PARRISH.-The county board cf education, cooperating with the people of Providence, is erecting three room school house for that place. Providence is a rural community few miles west of this place.
 BERRY.-The North River doctors organization held its first meeting cn October 4, with six charter mem -hers, Drs. Collins. Wright, Stewart. Scriyens, Norris and Doughty, attend ing. Several cases of medical interest were reported and discussed. A get to- getber meeting will be staged here once each month and plans will be per fected to obtain more members.
 MARI0N.-Sunday. morning at Il o'clock the Presbyterian Sunday school rendered splendid program. All de partments of the school were brought before the congregation and certificates given for catechism recitations and memory work done throughout the year. Miss Inez White made a splendid ad- dress on Sunday School Extension" TROY-w. F. Curtis, S3 years old,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL
tState Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. d'- The division of vocational education oi the state department of education VIII have an exhibit showing all phases or voca tionaI education at the AlaDama State fair. to be held at Montgomery November 3-11, according to announce ment Tuesday by J. B. Hobdy, state director of vocational education. Stu dents from the vocational education classes of the high schools at Ramer and Pike road, Montgomery county 1; LineviIle, Clay county; Mckenzie' Butler county; Tallassee and We tumpka. Elmore county; Marbury, Au- tauga county. and Auburn, Lee coun- ty. will participate in the demonstra- tion, of what vocational education IS accomplishing.
 1t is planned to give exhibits and actual demonstrations of all phases or vocational education, comprising agrl- culture, home-making, industrial educa- tion, and civilian rehabilitation. About 900 square feet of space will be taken up by the exhibit.
 Teachers of vocational agriculture from various high schools were in con ference Tuesday with MT. Hobdy, and R. E. Cammack, in charge of voca- tional agriculture, making plans for the exhibits. At the conference were J. E. Morris, Ramer; P. c. Brooks, Marbury; W. G. Johnson, Lineyille ; W. l.. Walsh, Mckenzie; J. J. Vii Hams, Wetumpka; G. 5. Bedingfield Auburn, and G. l.. Harris, Pike road
 
 State Commissioner of Game and Fisheries |. T: Quinn returned Tues. day from Greenville, where he addressed the Butler County Hunters and Fish ermen's association Monday. The as. sociation has a membership of POO and has a drive for new members under way, with a membership of 700 as thu goal.
 Another carload If automobile license tags IS due to reach Montgomery the alter part of this week, according te information from the ate tax eommis- ioncr. Cme carload has already been recci ed here and one at Birmingham, \ carload wiu be received later, com ing to Montgomery.
 i1forma tien reached the state de pertinent of game and fisheries Monday Oi conviction of John Ryan in Rus sell county of hunting without non- resident license, He was fined $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
QUINN IS STEAMER
A Addresses Butler County .SpOrtsmen At
 ffreenVilIe
lspeeial INased Wire )

GREENvILLE. Ala, Oct. IT, (Special Leased N ire. )-State Game aul Fish Commi sioner T. T. Quinn idresssd Q meeting of the Butler County SgortsmeI s club here Mon C4r.
 The sechnd weel; of Butler county q .uit couit opened here Monday morn inr with Judge 4 B. Gamble presid- ing The ,rllninai docket is very small .Hpd the ,wsrk .of clearing the docket has begun. uaere are no cases of any un- usual inttrest,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
MiIler's Antiseptie Oil, Known as
OH
win Positively Relieve Pain in a Few
 Minutes

Will Positively Relieve Eain iA ""
 Minutes
 Try it right now for rheumatism, neuralgia, 1umbago, sore, SUIT ana swollen joints, paints in the head, back and limbs, corns, bunions. etc. AIeeF ore Application pain usually disappears as if by magic.
 A new remedy used externally for coughs, colds, croup, influenza sore throat, diphtheria and tonsihtis.
 This oil is conceded to be the most penetrating remedy known. Its prompt and immediate effect in relieving pain is due to the fact that it penetrates to the affected parts at once. As an illus tration, pour ten drops on the thickest piece of sole leather and 1t will pene- trAte this substance through and through in three minutes.
 Accept no substitute. This great oil ts golden red color only. Manufactured by Herb Juice Medicine Co. only. Get it at Eugene Iacohs' Drug StoTes zla North Nineteenth Street, and all lead ing druggists syeryWhere.--Advs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
,LrrrLE ROCK CHOSEN

OMAHA, Ncb.. Oct. 7.---Little Rock, Ark, was chosen as next years meet ing place of the Western confefefce of the National Childrens Home and Well fare association the time of which will be decided later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
WOULD ABANDON LINE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The South- ern railway today applied to the inter- state commerce for authority to abandon it's line from Morrist0wn to Corrytown, Tenn, 305 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08

TALLADEGA.-Nine counties win be represented here Thursday. Friday and Saturday, when millinery school will be held by Miss Josephine Eddy of Auburn, for county home demonstra- ton agents. Agents from Calhoun, Clay, Chambers, Coosa, Etowah. Mar shall, TaIladega, Tallapoosa and Tusca- loosa counties will attend the school
 TUSCALOOSA.--The annual inspec- tion of Tuscaloosa county school chil- dren has beeM started by the county health officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
Alabama News In Brief Items From The AoeHerals 1000 Miles Of Leased Wires

died Monday morning at his home at Glenwood. Mir. Curtis had spent his life teaching school in that section and farming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08

EUFAULA.--At the regular morning service at the Presbyterian church Sun day. Rev. J. D. McPhail rendered his resignation as pastor to take place at once that he may accept call to the church. at Cordele, Ga. Mir. McPhail has been pastor of this church for over seven years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08

i1forma tien reached the. state de- pertinent of game and fisheries Monday Oi conviction of John Ryan in Rus sell county of hunting without non resident license. He was fined $25.