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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
WORKMAN HURT
NRAIL ACCIDENT
Admission Mans Skull
Fractured When Hit
By Motor Car
fAnniston Bureau.)

ADMISSION, Ala, Nov. 25.-Evan
Clayton, SO, employed in the section
crew of the Southern railway was per-
haps fatally injured this morning when
he was hit by a railway motor car
at a place a few miles beyond Helm
between Muscadine and Hooper's sta
tion while at work. The injured man
was rushed to Admission in a opecial
train composed of an engine and
caboose and taken to local hospital.
1t was found that among the injuries
sustained were fractured skull and
both lower limbs broken. 1t is thought
that the man will not recover as he
has never regained consciousness and
his pulse is reported as growing weak
err. Relatives of the injured man have
been called to his bed side.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
MINISTER EXPIRES
AT AGE OF 70 YEARS
J. o. A. Pace Had Served so
Years AS Preacher

FAYETTE, Ala, Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD
Rev. ]. o. A. Page, 70, died in the
home of his grandson, William Hunt,
Temple avenue, north. He is survide by
three sons, all of Chicago, Ill; three
daughters, Mrs Annie Wright of Flor
ence, Mrs. DR.. J. A. Branyan and Mrs.
B. F. Hunt of Fayette, also IS grand
children. three great grandchildren.
He served four years in the Confed-
crate army. He belonged to the order
of Freemasonry, and served in the min
istry of the Baptist church fifty years
Funeral services were conducted from
the Methodist church Monday, Rev. r..
S. Motley of Florence officiating. The
remains were inferred in the city ceme-
terry with the Masonic order in charge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
PROPERTY DAMAGED
BY FOREST FIRES
Woods Blazing In Many Parts
OF Dallas

SELMA, Ala, Nov. 25.-(special.)
Reports continue to reach Selma OF
woods on fire and property menaced and
destroyed. DIR. E. w. Gamble brought
word tonight of fire on the II. u.
Sturdivant place which menaced his
house and barn. Every person in the
neighborhood helped fight the fire. DIR.
Gamble, when the fire became alarming
at o'clock in the afternoon, remained
to help and did not fill his pulpit at
st. Paul's church Sunday night.
1t was reported that go negroes saved
the big barn on the Oscar Smith place,
near Hazen. Near Marion Junction,
NJ. Farley lost barn the past week and
J. NJ. Carriers barn was endangered but
was saved.
For many miles on the Orryille road
the woods were on fire Sunday. A five
minute shower came Friday but was
not enough to wet the ground or put
out the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
BROMO-ASPIRIN An
IMPROVED Aspirin
The Kind That Does Not De-
press the Heart Action But
Gives Immediate Relief.

Bromo-Aspirin is in demand because
it has all the good qualities of the o9as-
nary aspirin and yet contains no quin-
inc. That's why you can take it with
out fear of its interfering with the
heart action.
There is no aspirin like it. it is the
kind that does not depress the heart.
Bromo-Aspirin gives immediate re-
lief from colds, headache, backache,
fever, grippe and neuralgia. For sale
at all good drug stores--in flat boxes
containing fifteen tablets for 25c.
Keep a package ON hand.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
CHURCH MUSIC
is FURNISHED
BY PHONOGRAPH

q ELMA, Ala, Nov. 25.-(Spe-
~ cial.)-In the historic old
church at Summerfield where
DR.. ]. A. Mitchell and Bishop ]. o.
Andrews preached in the old DAYS
when Summerfield was the center
of Methodism in Alabama. A pho
nograph has been installed to lead
the singing. Funds were not suf-
ficient to buy the needed new or
gan, and TO organist could be Sc
cured for the place. SO the women
of Methodism in Alabama, a pho
nograph and a number of hymn rec
ords, together with lovely solos from
Trinity church and other sources.
Symmetrical is village IL miles
from Selma, but is a cultured and
refined community. The church
music is now of the best.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
If your boy is ever going
to need a suit or O'coat
NOW is the time to buy!

WE ARE GOING TO QUIT THE BOYS
BUSINESS. EVERY SUIT AND OVER
COAT in THE HOUSE REPRICED TO
MOVE THEM OUT in DOUBLE QUICK
TIME. COME TODAY-THE ASSORT-
MENTS ARE BETTER THAN THEY WILL
BE LATER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
OPP MILL BUYS
$50 BALES COTTON
$4,000 Involved In Purchase
From Andalusia Man

OPP, Ala, Nov. 25.-(Special.)- &C.
H. Cole, manager of the Opp Cotton
mills, closed one of the largest cotton
deals consummated in this section dur
ing last week. Inc cotton was pur-
chased from T. e. Henderson of Anda-
lusia. The management of the local
mills makes it a policy to buy cotton
raised in this section if it is possible
to obtain it. The sale totaled $50 bales
and the total amount involved was
about $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
POSTOFFICE ROBBED
AT MILLPORT, ALA.
Robbers Also Loot Stores And
Get $3.50

MILLPORT, Ala, Nov. 25.-(Spe-
cial. )-Robbers visited Millport Mon
day night and looted the private safes
of the Prater drug store, Mayors store
and the post office, carrying away not
less than $3.50 and sundry articles.
The door of the post office safe was
completely shattered by a sledge ham,
mer, crowbar and other heavy tools,
which were left in the post office by
the robbers. Post office authorities
have been notified.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
GATHER NAVAL RECORD

Some interesting history is being re-
viewed in connection with the coming
TO Admission of the confederate navy
research bureau which is in charge of
Captain w. H. McElroy, aide to Ad-
miral A. 0. Wright, ranking officer
among the survivors of the south's
naval forces in the war between the
states. Headquarters were opened this
morning at the office of the Alabama
Power company ON east Eleventh street
and the work of obtaining records of the
men who served in the confederate navy
from this section has already begun.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
EVIDENCE STOLEN
FROM JURY ROOM
IN GADSDEN TRIAL
Grand Jury To Probe Dis
appearance Of initiated
Hat Band

GADSDEN, Ala, Nov. 25-.The next
regular grand jury to assemble in Eto-
wah county will probe the theft OF evil
dence in the John Hopwood kidnapping
case which ended Monday afternoon in in, a
mistrial, according to information. The
silk lining of hat, alleged to belong
to Hopwood and found in front of the
home of J. Nader, shortly after he was
kidnapped by white-robbed baud OF
men, was stolen while the jury was con-
sidering the case, it was charged.
The missing part was said to have
born the name of Hopwood. Solicitor
NJ. Z. Sivley took the name and ad-
dresses of the jurors so that they could
be summoned before the grand jury If
the court is deemed desirable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
FLAMES DESTROY
TROY RESIDENCE
Bower Home And Contents Are
Complete Loss

TROY, Ala, Nov. 25.-(Special.) y
The home of w. H. Bower, tailor of
Troy, was destroyed by fire yesterday.
The fire originated in an ash pit in
the home and had gained such Roadway
as to be uncomfortable before it was dis
covered. The members of the household
had smelled smoke for more than an
hour before the alarm was turned in.
The house and practically all of the
furniture were complete loss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
DRUID CITY PLANS
CONCRETE PAVING
$4,000 Worth Of I'm
prOvements COntempla-
ted By Commission
fTuscaIoosa Bureau. J

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Nov. 25.-The
city commission will take up Its new
street paving program at its meeting
next Tuesday. Petitions are in for two
miles of concrete street paving and
preliminary ordinance will likely be
passed at the next meeting of the COM
mission. The work will cost approx
mately $4,000 and part of the paving
will connect with the concrete Fosters
ferry road to be built by the county
with state and federal aid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
LOITERER FINED
$40 At ADMISSION
No Loafing About School
Grounds, Is Police Order
(AnnistOn Bureau)

ANNISTON, Ala, Nov. 25.-Clar-
ence Tippin was tried in police court
this morning on the charge of disor-
derby conduct in connection with lott
ering on the Pine Avenue school grounds
after the students had been dismissed for
the day.
This arrest was made as the result
of the recent Inauguration of a plan to
strictly enforce the ordinance prohibit
ing any person from lettering around
any campus or school ground after
school hours. Recorder Whiteside fined
Tippin $40 and cost.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
FLORENCE CHURCH
HOLDS CENTENNIAL
Many Pastors Return To Tell Of
Past
Muscle Shoals Bureau)

FLORENCE, Ala, Nov. 25.-Cele-
bration Of the centennial of the First
p-asku4a.;ax aL..-aL-As ,.-
to a close Monday night and Tuesday
night a series of evangelistic services
were inaugurated to continue through
out the week. The celebration of its
centennial was an event that attracted
former pastors back to the city to once
again take part in the activities. The
centennial exercises came to q close
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
OPELIKA PREPARES
FOR THANKSGIVING
Union Service To Be Held AT
Methodist Church

OPELIKA, Ala, Nov. 25.-(Special.)
Thanksgiving Day will be appropriate
ly observed here Thursday. The banks
of the city, post office and many stores
will be closed. A union Thanksgiving
service of all the churches of the city
will be held at the First Methodist
church Wednesday evening at 1870
o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
BUILDING BOARD TO MEET

Chairman Watt T. Brown of the
board of trustees of the Alabama
School of Trades and Industry an
nounced Tuesday that the meeting of
the building committee scheduled for
Wednesday had been postponed to Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Brown,
DR.. J. w. Abercrombie and DR.. A. w.
Rails are members of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
SCOUTS TO FIGHT FIRES

Signals have been arranged in the
city fire alarm system for notice to the
fire fighting brigade of boy scouts ask
ing for their assistance in fighting the
forest fires which have been menacing
the city from surrounding wooded sec.
tions for several days. The big alarm
bell at the city hall will ring ten times
in succession which will be followed by
short interval and then will ring ten
additional rings
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
EXECUTION DATE
FOR HERO OF WAR
PUT OFF TO JAN. 8.
Reprieve Granted At Re-
quest OF His Former
Comrades
Estate Capitol Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 25.-
The state pardon board Tuesday after
noon voted to grant a reprieve to
January 9 to Clarence Bailey, sentenced
TO hang at the Montgomery county jail
Friday, November %, for the murder
of James Culpepper. This action was
taken after delegation of local World
war veterans had appeared before the
board and asked for more time in which
to present additional evidence in the
case.
The delegation of veterans who ap-
peared before the pardon board on
Railey's behalf Tuesday comprised Col
George Glenn, Maj. Joe Dickerson, Ben
+. Rosummy, Tommy Stevenson, John
Schneider, Herbert Burson and Oscar
Crenshaw. They asked for more time
in which to present additional facts to
the board, and after hearing from them
the board voted for the reprieve as re-
quested. Colonel Glenn acted as chair
man of the delegation.
At the hearing before the pardon
board several days ago, advocates OF
communication of Bailey's death sentence
claimed that he has only the mind of
nm infant and the death sentence should
be committed because of his mental con-
dition.
Bailey served overseas with the 10th
Alabama regiment and was credited by
officers with being an excellent soldier.
After returning to, Alabama he was
sent to prison on al forgery charge and
has since killed two fellow convicts, re-
cciying life sentence for the first muir
der and death penalty for the second.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
TO INSTALL SEWERS

Notices have been sent to property
owners in the new city territory in
East End that sanitary sewerage
system will be put in at an early date.
The preliminary ordinance for the sew
ers was recently passed by the city COM
mission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
NEW PASTOR COMING

DR.. Joseph P. Boone, of Dallas,
Texas has accepted the call as pastor
of the First Baptist church of Tusca-
loosa succeeding DIR. L. o. Dawson,
it was announced Tuesday. He will take
up his duties the last of January. Dr.
Boone has a wife and two children
who will make their home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
CHURCH CONTRACT

The contract for the building of the
new Baptist church has been awarded
to T. p. Winston, local contractor.
1t is expected that actual construction
work will begin within the next few
days. The estimated cost of construc-
tion has been placed at 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
DOCTORS LEAVE

Drs. Homer S. Bruce, G. II. Cooper
and w. J. Love, local surgeons and spe-
cialists, left Monday night to attend
special clinic at New Orleans of the
Southern Medical association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26

with the service Monday night with
"reminiscences by former pastors and old
er members Of thu congregation who
told of the church leaders during its
one hundred years of existence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
sMIrCHING CHARGES RAISED

The Alabama Public Service Com.
mission in an order today granted
authority to the Western Railway of
Alabama to increase its intra-plant, in
tra-terminal and inter-teminal switch
ing charges at Montgomery from $685.
per car to $7.20 per care. The increase.
it is stated, will make the charges OF
the Western the same as other railroads
here
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE

NJ. ". Aldridge, president OF the
Alabama state board of public account
sancy, will attend the meeting December
? at Washington, d. c., of the chair
men of the various state boards of ac-
countancy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
I,ONNIE ADAMS DIES

Lonnie Adams, IS years of age, died
here late last night. The body was
forwarded Tuesday to Helena, Ala,
where the funeral and interment will
take place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
HOME DAMAGED

Considerable damage was done this
morning by blaze on the roof of the
home of j. M. Childress at 624 Keith
avenue. 1t is thought the fire was
started by SCOT falling on the roof.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
RIG FARM SOLD

A real estate deal of some note for
the county was closed when Floyd l..
Walerk of Macon recently bought the
w. D. Graham farm of SO acres, seven
miles south of Opelika on the Marvyn
road, the consideration being about
$1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
DISPATCHER DIES

F. a. Devere, age So, died at his
home on Seventh street after long
illness early Tuesday afternoon. Up
to the time of his illness he was a
dispatcher on the NJ. and o.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
REVIVAL IN PROGRESS
MontevaIlo Man Holds Meeting At
MillpOrt

MILLPORT, Ala. Nov. 25.-(Spe-
cial "A revival meeting is in progress
at Midtown Methodist Episcopal church,
south, conducted by Rev. John A. May
of Montevallo, Ala, a member of the
North Alabama conference. Three sery-
! ices were held Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
. HUNTERS FINED

Information reached the state de-
partment of game and fisheries Tues
day of the following convictions in
Baldwin county on charges of hunting
without license; John F. Grigsby, r.
II. Horrell, w. S. Grooch and e. p:
Mcclellan. Fines of $40 were imposed
in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
SCOUTS ORGANIZE

A new camp of boy scouts has been
organized ut Elrod. R. w. Camp has
been chosen scout master and J. Ii.
Besko as assistant scout master.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
RAPTISTS To BUILD

The Highland Baptist church is to
be the name of new church formed in
North Florence a few weeks ago. A
lot has been purchased and building
is to be erected as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
Headaches from Slight Colds!

Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets re-
lieve the Headache by curing the Cold.
A Safe and Proven Remedy. The box
bears the signature of E. W. Grove.
3Oc.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
MISS MARY j. PATTERSON

Miss Mary j. Patterson, aged %, the
daughter of ]. w. Patterson of this city,
died at her home Sunday night, after
lingering illness of five months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
METHODIsTs PLAN CHURCH

The Methodists Of East Gadsden
raised $4,000 toward the erection of a
5000 church at meeting of the Mems
club Monday night and committees are
now at work to raise the balance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
MRS. CHARLES M'ELWEE>

Mrs. Charles McElwee, who died at
her home at Ohatchie Sunday was
buried at New Bethel cemetery, in this
county, Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
TO KEEP PERSONS WARM

A new supply of mattresses and
winter bed clothing was installed at
the city Jail" today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
COTTON FIGURES ANNOIrNcED

According to the report of J. J.
Startling, county government reporter,
-, 42S bales of cotton have been ginned
in Pike county up to November II of
this wear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
DRUGGIST DIES
Jerry Pearson Is Buried At SyIacauga,
Alabama

MARION, Ala, Nov. 25.-(Special.)
Jerry Pearson died at a hospital in
Selma Saturday night after an illness
of three days. He was partner in the
Marion drug firm of Brannon Drug
company. He developed pneumonia on
Friday and was rushed to the hospital
Saturday but all efforts to save him
were in vain. The remains were sent
to Sylacauga for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
u. G.. NETTLES DIES

News was received in Selma of the
death of D. G. Nettles, prominent resi-
dent of McWilliams. Mr.. Nettles was
the father of Mrs. Ross Wood and Of
Mrs. w. F. Ormond of Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
GEORGIA JASTOR HEARD

Rev. Ezra Patton, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Ackworth, Ga,
preached at the Marion Presbyterian
church Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
NEW INDUSTRIES SOUGHT
Chamber Discusses Development OF
Ont Over Lands

Cut UV6r LaHuS
Directors of the senior chamber of
commerce met Monday night and heard
reports from committees relative to
new industries contemplating coming
to Tuscaloosa. Frank Il. Blair, member
of the state harbor board, made talk
on the possibilities of developing cut
over lands in this county and it was
the chief subject discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
IMPROVEMENT

IMPROVEMENTS AT CHURCH
The choir loft of the Sloan Baptist
church has been enlarged to accommo-
date 80 singers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
BLACKFRIARs COMING

The Blackfriars from the university
put on series of one-act plays at the
high school auditorium Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
NEW ALMSHOUsE READY

Etowah Institution To Be Opened
December IL
Announcement was made Tuesday
that the county's new $25, 900 almshouse
will not be thrown open to public inspec-
ton Thanksgiving Day as had been
planned, but that it would be opened
December IL. The building still needs a
few finishing touches.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-01-10
READY FOR RALLY
OF THE CHANGERS
Milder Weather Will Probably Mean
Much Larger Attendance
Here Saturday

At the regular meeting of the Com
mercial club tonight final arrange
ments will be made for the enter
tanning of the Changers and their
families who come to Kennewick
Saturday to attend the annual rally
of the Pomona Grange.
It is expected that the coming of
milder weather will materially in
crease the attendance which may be
as large as the rally three years ago
which was memorable occasion in
Benton County Grange history.
There has been no change in the
program as published in the Courier
Reporter last week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-01-10
WANT MORE ROOMS
FOR BUREAU MEN
Annual State Meeting to Be Held
Here Monday and Tuesday
of Next Week

To date only one room has been
listed for the accommodation of del
egates who will be here Monday night
to attend the annual meeting of the
State Farm Bureau. Owing to the
absence from the city of H. G. Fyfe,
who was in charge of housing ar
rangements rooms should be listed
with Secretary w. r. Crawford.
The State bureau will open its ses-
sion in the American Legion hall
Monday morning. At noon they will
be served luncheon at the Christian
church. No plans have been made for
serving townspeople at the luncheon
but in the evening at 6 o'clock, as
many businessmen as possible are
urged to have dinner with the farm
delegates at the Christian church.
The sessions Of the Farm Bureau
are open to the public.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-01-10
ANOTHER DIVIDEND
FOR BRIDGE STOCK
Directors Order Payment of per
Cent Which Brings 1928 Total
to Per cent

At meeting Saturday in Walla
Walla directors Of the Benton
Franklin Intercounty Bridge company
declared a quarterly dividend of 2
per cent. This brings the total divi-
dends for the year to per cent. The
board voted to hereafter pay divi-
dends semi-annually instead of quar-
terly.
Believing that traffic over the
bridge can be materially increased
by proper directions being given tour
lists in Spokane, the board passed a
resolution recommending that the
bridge company cooperate with the
towns of the Yakima Valley and main
tain an information bureau in Spo-
kane during the tourist season.
Charles G. Huber, general manager
was instructed to submit this prop
osition to communities along the high
ways served by the bridge.