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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
NEW ICE PLANT
 WILLBE ERECTED
Bids To Be Advertised For Road In Tallapoosa
 County

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, March 15.-(Special) )-The Home Ice con- pany, which is incorporated at $3O,0OO, will soon begin building new ice plant in this city. The old plant will be junked and new electrically equipped and modern plant will be erected in it's place. The new plant will be built on the same location as the old one, and the managers of the new plant state that they will be ready to manufacture ice by June 15. It will have a capacity of 20 tons daily.
 To Advertise ROad-The contract for the two gaps of highway leading from Alexander City to the Tallapoosa river will be advertised for bids in few days. The delay in this worok was caused by the fact that the Alabama Power company had changed their plans for the dam at Cherokee Bluffs. and new plans and blue prints had to be made for this work This is one of the most important roads in this section, and the project was the first one taken up by the Alabama highway commission.
 Buy Fire Engine city council of this city has purchased a modern fire engine, and at test given last Wednes- day it gave complete satisfaction. The new engine is so equipped that the water passes through a pump in the engine before going into the hose.
 Terracing ShOwn-A terracing dem- onstratiOn was held on the farm of J. J. Coleman, Stewartville, in Coosa county. Ten farmers were present and they were instructed how to build terraces that will stop washes and thereby cause land to get better every year.
 daughter of Judge Bentley of Rockford and R. $. Crew, a prominent young business man of Goodwater. were mar ried in Ashland, Ala, last Friday, and will make their future home in Alex ander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
CONFEDERATE VET DIES
Thomas F. Hall Expires At Greens
 bOrO

GREENSBORO, Ala, March I5.- Especial. )-Thomas F. Hall, an aged Confederate veteran. died at his home ill Greensboro Thursday night, after an illness of short duration. Mir. I!au was an active business man up until a week ago. when he was stricken with flu, besides suffering from high lood pressure. Funeral services were con ducted from the Methodist church Fri day afternoon. the pastor. Rev. E. C. Glenn, officiating Mir Hall is survived by his widow, three sons and daughter.
 conference.-the marriage of Mrs. Grace Murphy Brown and j. \. Pevear was quietly solemnized on March 10 at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Matthew Robson Murphy.
 Hold Fashion ShOw-The Fashion Show given by the Study club this week was a beautiful entertainment and did much credit to those in charge. Greens boro's progressive merchants furnished the models displayed by the pretty maids and matrOns and young men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
GRATITUDE SHOWN
 FOR ROTARY'S AID

MOBILE, Ala. March 15.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Mobile's gratitude for the part ROtarians of Alabama played in the successful termination of long fight for public recognition of the port and for other fayOrs extended the city, will be expressed by approxi- mately 25 members of the Mobile club during the annual district Rotary con - ventiOn in Tuscaloosa Tuesday and' Wednesday. Mobile Rotarians are hope ful of being able to entertain the Ro- tarians of the Twenty-sixth district. c imposed of all of Alabama and west Florida, and will make a strong hid for the next meeting. winch will be selected by the new district governor and presidents of clubs.
 The delegation believes that if Mo bile is successful in getting the con. ventiOn, an opportunity will be- given for an open expression of the city's appreciation for the favors given in the past. Rotarians also realize that citi- zenS- of west Florida have q friendly feeling toward this city, and con vention would be the means of cement- ing this friendship and making west Florida and the port city even closer.
 Special arrangements have been
 '"e ny 'hE HVNtidi OIulu CltS com mittees to entertain the women visitors in grand style. information in Mobile said. Many Mobilians are expected to take their wives
 Rotarians who have made reserva- tions for the trip are /: J. l.. Bedsole, Herbert Bruner, k. A. Christian and Mrs. Christian, John T. Cochrane, president of the local club; l.. D. Dix, governor of the Twenty-sixth Rotary district, and Mrs. Dix, Oliver Fowlkes, Frank l.. Cove. J. K. McMahon, Palmer Pillans. William H. Abrecht. Gordon Smith, R. l. Speer. Major Earl. North, Byron Anderson. Charles Shaw han. James r. Weinacker. $. K. Tay- Tor George D. Lining, Burton Butler, Lee Zimmern. James H. GIennon, Charles Padgett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
MORE CONCERNS
 INVEST CAPITAL
Decatur Mill And Elevator
 Company Formed With $25,- 900 Capital
tsTArE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March h. The following domestic corporations have filed papers with the secretary of states, s. H. Blan, through the offices of the respective probate judges:
 National Lumber company, Ariton, Dale county, 0. $. Rainer and E. l.. and F. NJ. Towns, incorporatOrs. Au- thorized capital $1S,000, with $6.00O paid in, general lumber business.
 Morning Star Methodist Episcopal church, of Belle Nina, Ala, Lime stone county, J. NJ. Hobbs, A. G. Miles, Dock Peebles. o. l.. Acker, Tom Pryor and Thornton Jones, incOrpora- tors, church.
 Baccus and Sexton Mercantile com pany, Inc, Baccus Community, Hale county, Mrs. John w. Baccus, J. 0. Sexton, Mrs. J. 0. Sexton and Minnie Baccus, incorporators. authorized capi- tai $1000O, with half of that amount paid in, general mercantile business.
 Lincoln Lumber company, Inc, Lin coin, Talladega county, B. +. Pruitt, c. C. Dufee and Ira H. Sullivan, in corporators,- authorized capital $5,000, all paid in, lumber and crosstie busi- ness.
 Auction Furniture company, Inc, Montgomery, Ala, E. C. Lowry, R. W. Lowry. K. NJ. Lowry, incOrporators, authorized capital $2,000, all paid in, general mercantile and furniture busi- ness.
 Lamar Martin Livestock COmmis- sion company, Inc. 0. c. Harris, R. D. Harris and T. H. Moore. incOrpora tors. Montgomery, Ala. authorized capital $10,0OO. with $5,100 paid in. general livestock and commission business. Morgan Furniture company. Albany Morgan county, John l.. Proctor, E. <. Howard and W. A. Hill. incOrpora- tors. authorized capital $3O,OOO, with S25,0OO paid in. furniture business and kindred lines.
 Decatur Mill and Elevator company, Decatur. Morgan county, J. w. Knight, ID. &. Echols, C.. W. Knight, k. H. JerSis and F. E. Taylor, incorporators. authorized capital $25,OOO. with ST. 900 paid in, dealers in grain, feed, coal, coke. farm implements.
 The Bank of Fairhope, Baldwin county, increases capital stock from $10.0 to $25,OO0.
 . DissOlutiOns RepOrted-The following dissolutions of domestic corporations are reported
 Southern Cabinet company, Mont gOmery county.
 GOree Wise Auto company, Mont gOmery county.
 White Swan Laundry and Dry Clean. ing company, Mobile county.
 Commissions Issued-The following commissions have been issued by Sec retary of State Blan:
 Luther A. Williamson, justice peace, precinct l, Crenshaw county.
 Miss Margaret Ford, notary public. Selma, Dallas county.
 Miss Bessie k. Whitmire. Dotban. Ala. notary public.
 Luther Troxell, notary. public. Bridgeport, Jackson county.
 E. E. Green, notary public, Birmng- ham. Jefferson county.
 w. B. White, notary public. Rir. mlngham, Jefferson county.
 Lloyd G. Bowers, notary public. Bir mingham, Jefferson county.
 George A. Howe, notary public. Bir- mlngham. Jefferson county.
 w. l.. Houston, TowiIereek Lawrence county. notary public.
 George w. Halls, notary public, Montgomery.
 Harvey NJ. Blue, judge juvenile court, Montgomery.
 lie, Mobile. '"''
 k. Glenn. Rice, notary public. North. port, Tuscaloosa county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
AUBURN SEEKING
 NEW POST OFFICE
Present Equipment Declared Inadequate-Resolutions
 Passed

AUBURN. Ala. March 1J.-(Spe- cial. )-Movement for a new post office building at Auburn. seat of the Ala bama Polytechnic Institute, has been inaugurated here following the adop- tion of q resolution by the Lions Inter- national club. Officials of the club | said today that letters with copies of the resolution have been forwarded to United States Senators Oscar w. Tn- derwOod. J. Thomas IIeflin and Con gressman II. E. Stegall of Washing ton. D. c.
 It was stated that in spite of the fact that Auburn is the seat of the Ala bama Polytechnic Institute. one of the leading educational institutions of the south, and in spite of the fact that the post office is rated as second class with business of approximately SIC, 900 per year. that the present post office equip ment is entirely inadequate.
 Officials of the club said that the matter would be pushed to the limit. Resolutions forwarded to Senators I'n- derwood, Heflin and Congressman Ste gall follows:
 Whereas. the town of Auburn. Ala, has q population of 1000 and, whereas. because of the fact that the post office is rated as second class. with busi- ness of approximately $20.0OO per year and, whereas, Auburn, Ala, is the seat of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. one of the leading institutions of the south, with steadily increasing en- rOllment, now. therefore. be it resolved, that the Lions International club of Auburn, Ala, an organization which supports all matters of civic importance does hereby indorse movement for the erection of an adequate post office building at Auburn, Ala. Be it fur ther resolved. that copies of this reso- lution be spread on the minutes of the secretary of this club. that the secre- tary he instructed to forward copies to and to the daily press. Adopted.
 Alabama representatives in Congress
 "B. F. THOMAS. President
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
CHARGES AGAINST
 BANKERSPUT OFF
Former Madison Official Unable
 To Appear In Court .4.. room
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. March 15.- Trial of the eases against Thomas G Riddle, former vice president and man. ager of the Bank of Madison. now being liquidated. charged with embezzlement has gone over to the May term of cir cult court because of the illness of the defendant. Mir. Riddle is confined to his bed at his home in Madison. it was shown by his attorney when the case was called. and is physically unable to appear. Continuance was granted and the cases against Barry Riddle, cashier of the bank and son of the vice presi- dent, were also continued to the May term. The elder Riddle was indicted on III charges and the younger on five charges following the closing of the bank ]ate last fall.
 Hospital Drive On-A drive for a new hospital will be started soon. The matter of raising a fund for the estab- lishment of an institution to cost $15O,OO0 or more is planned.
 Clerk COnticted-C. A. Brantley, we'll known to the travelling public through his connection with various hotels in the south as clerk, was con vi2ted in circuit court yesterday of a charge of embezzlement. He was re- manded to the Madison county jail to await sentence.
 Morrow w Od-AnnOuncemen of the marriage of their daughter, Daisy Nor row, to James $. Wood of Birmingham was made yesterday by Mir. and Mrs. E. NJ. Spelce of Huntsville. The mar riage took place in Birmingham March | a.& aafn the ceremony.
 No Peddling Of Creams-There will be no more ice cream sold from wagons or otherwise peddled on the streets of Huntsville. according to an order issued from the board of health.
 Begin Sentences-Jack Allen, sen fenced to from four to six years for burglary John Toney, two to three years for a. statutory Offense; Earl Wallace. two to three years for burg lary; Bob Duncan, five to six years for statutory Offense, and Morris Porter, two to three years for burglary, were taken to Kilby prison yesterday to hegin their seuteces. They were convicted during tue week in circuit court
 Fertilizer Received-Six more car loads of nitrate of soda ordered by the farm bureau for members on the CO., operative purchasing plan. have reached here and several other cars are en route.
 Stores LOOted-Burglars raided several stores in Dallas Wednesday night or Thursday morning. according to information given the police and c0uIfty officers.
 Liquor Capturetl-Finding two, suit cases filled with quart bottles of bottled in bond liquor in Ford touring car yesterday. police seized the car, confis- cated the liquor and arrested George H. Vandiver. who claims to hail from Harrisonville. Ky, on charge of trans porting liquor.
 Jesse M. Heard--Jesse M. Heard, 63, we'll known resident of Dallas, died yes terday of heart trouble. His brother, R. T. Heard. found him dead in his bed. Two sisters and two brothers sur viva him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
Fire Damages Pines
Cuts Down Rate Of Growth Of
 Sanling&

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 15.-- Especial. )-'There is an impression in some quarters" says statement issued by the Alabama Commission of Forest ry, that, since scatterey young pines often are found oman area after frequent burnings. little damage has been caused to the young timber by the fires. The surprise comes, how ever. when such young pines are ex- amined closely. Under such circum- stances itNhas been found that not only is the number of young pines per acre far below that required for productive forest growth. but also the rate of growth of such seedlings and saplings as have managed to survive the fires is exceedingly slow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
500 Rotarians To Attend
 Contention At Tuscaloosa
Baseball Game And Golf Tournament Will Fea- ture Annual Conference-Governor Dix And
 Other Leaders Of Rotary Will Speak

Denny field, governors bali, golf tourna- ment at the country club and the ball game between the university of Ohio and the University of Alabama.
 Addresses will be made by past presi- dents of Rotary International, Art c. Klumph of Cleveland, O.: International Director Benjamine c. Brown. Dr. Henry NJ. Edmunds of Birmingham District Governor Dix and others.
 The guests will be entertained at the hotels and many of the homes of the city. Three model luncheons will be put on the first day of the meeting by the Pensacola and Montgomery and Tri-Cities club at the two hotels and Terrace Garden.
 Reservations have already been made for 300 guests, not including a special car of visitors from Troy and 15O ex- pected from Birmingham and Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU)

s TUSCALOOSA, Ala. March b. Tuscaloosa is preparing to entertain about 800 delegates who will be the guests of the city at the Twenty-sixth district Rotary conference to be held here March 1S-19. A decorator from Birmingham has arrived to decorate the Chamber of Commerce auditorium and other public places where the Rotarians will gather. The merchants will also decorate for the occasion.
 The conference will be called to order Tuesday morning at 10 30 o'clock and an address of welcome will be made by Clifton H. Penick and responded to by District Governor l.. Daniel Dix.
 There will be series of entertain ments for the Rotarians and their women guests, q fire works display at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
BETTER FARMING
 PROGRAM ADOPTED
Fertilizer Instructions Given At
 Moulton Meeting
,iTENNEsHEE YALLEY RuREAU

" A<kss,s&Af hAh<E1 As
 MOULTON, Ala, March 15.-(Spe- cial. )-Above fifty farmers attended a meeting called by s. l.. Morrow, county agent, Tuesday at Moulton, in spite of the extremely cold and bitter wealth CT. Mir. Boyd of Auburn, specialist in fertilizers and soils, gave specific di- rections for fertihzing both corn and cotton. He stated that results are being seen throughout the state from the efforts of the extension departments at Auburn. itf B31 F s
 One of the leading features of the meeting, however, was the adoption of program for better farming.
 Dr. Sanders To Move-Dr. s. R. Sanders, for many years a resident and physician in Moulton and surrounding country, has sold his home to A. J. Crossthwaite and is preparing to take up his work elsewhere.
 Snow Falls Considerable snow fell over Lawrence county Monday night and lay well on into Tuesday; the freezes are hurting the spring planted oats and such cover crops as had not been killed already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
CITRUS GROWERS ELECT

FOLEY, Ala. March 15.-(Special Leased Wire. )-The Foley Citrus Growers association held their third an- Ihlal election with the following result: w. H. Ludewig. president O. l.. Sin clair. vice president: c. E. King, sec rctary. w. l. Drietzler and A. W. Eel- Ter were elected additional directors.
 To Repair ROad-Business men of the community. animated by public spirit, have donated money and their services toward grading and repairing the Lillian Foley road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
WANT BETTER SERVICE
Tuskegee Assured Of Improved Tele
 phone Facilities

TUSKEGEE, Ala. March 15.- Especial. )-The guest at the Exchange club Friday afternoon were Fitzhugh Lee of Montgomery, a member of the Alabama public service commission, and Mir. Steadman, district manager of the Southern Bell Telephone company After having discussed with the Ex- change club in an informal way the problem of better phone service. mem bers were assured of cooperation in giving the people of Tuskegee adekuatc facilities.
 The committee appointed to confer with these guests were Judge Laslie. W. w. Campbell. ]. H. Dakeford, NJ. $. Danner and R. W. Braswell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
SN0WS IN GOODWATER

GOODWATER, Ala, March 15.-- Especial. )-The largest snow in many years fell throughout this section yes terday afternoon and last night, and the ground was covered with A manteI of white several inches deep. Tele- phones and telegraph communication has been practically cut off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
IRISH POTATOES TIP

SU UMNIEhDAIlE, AIa., March I5.- Especial Leased Wire. )--Irish potatoes are beginning to show up in the fields and farmers are preparing to start sprayers and cultivator. Owing to the late spring all cucumbers have not been planted. but it is believed that all will be in the ground within. 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
SNOW IS NOVELTY
Union Springs Sees First Flakes Since
 1918

UNION STRINGS. Ala, March To-. Especial. )-The snowfall on Thursday was the first in a half century in March, according to elderly residents. Moreover, in Union Springs another record was nailed up when it rained, sleeted and showed all in the same day. Beginning in the morning with a steady downpour, this changed to a sleet. and again to rain, and late in the evening, to snowfall enough to change the looks of things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
TO GIVE FESTIVAL
Asheville. N. C.. Troupe To Show Al
 Geneva

GENEVA, Ala. March 15.-(Special Leased Wire. Jon March 21, 2, 24 and p the Piedmont evening festival of Asheville, \. C., will be in Geneva. The people of Geneva were greatly pleased by the performances of this company last year, and immediately after the fsetival was ended. the men of Geneva engaged the entertainment for another year. The performances will he given in the auditorium of Geneva's new $100.000 school building under the auspices of the Wiregrass post of the American Legion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
POTATOES KILLED

LOALEI, Ala. March 15.-(Spccial Leased Wire )-Cold weather of the first of the week nippcd what Irish potatoes were above ground. Cucumber planting is also being delayed by the cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-17
UNIFIED MEASURES
 TO SAVE FORESTS
Another Informal Agreement
 Between U. s. And Canada

ELY, Minn, Feb. 16.-(By Associ ated Press.)-Another informal agree ment between the United States and Canada has been added to the list of such treaties with the conclusion of a conference here between Forester Will liam Darby of the Canadian forest service and Supervisor Calvin Dahlgren of the Superior National forest, which is under the Jurisdiction of the United States forest service.
 The agreement has to do with addi- tional cooperation in protecting from forest fires thousands of acres of beau- tiful woods and lake country adjoining the boundary line. It has ben arranged to have a new steel lookout tower which is to be erected on the high bluff on Shortiss Island in the boundary waters, connected by telephone with the Superior National forest Lac La Croix ranger station. The Lacs La Croix post already has direct telephone connections with the local forestry headquarters.
 The new Shoftiss Island tower, which will be erected by the Canadian service in the spring, will overlook long stretches of forests on both sides of the boundary and will reach section heretofore without tower protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-17
Sincere Thanks---

To the thousands who have SO generously re- sponded to the announcement of Mr. Guy Bates Posts return to the speaking stageby their early reserva- tions through the mails the writer expresses sincere thanks. This acknowledgement of the many, that Mir. Posts impersonations possess the faculty of being al most always, almost perfect and frequently reach the pinnacle near perfection, his audience is trans ported to the realms of realizing, what have been their fondest dreams that he master of art -that manifestation of emotion speaking the only language that is understood by all irrespective of creed tionaly sex education whether the expression be of the emotion of gladness sadness shocks tears is most gratifying.
 his present play, The Climax" gnites in every auditor the spark of genius that is of the subconscou mind of every and woman lies the vast multitude Mansfield had the gf did Irving and Booth and Patrick Henry and Henry Ward Beeche Shake speare possessed it possessed hm-to super degree and Guy impersonations fidelity natural detail and hear his eloquence us know within the gripping reality of Superior world of Only the standard prices Wednesday five cents dollars and fifty and from dollar three dollars for performances will charged Mail will be filled the order received when accompanied by pur- chase plus and selfaddreed stamped enveopean other innovation that only the comfortable capacity gal ey will be sold and gallery be had by mail application at the box office in advance the other the theatre There be laying aside of seats reservations by phone The first applicants will have first choice-either by mail or personally
 MELVILLE B. RAYMOND
 DIRECTOR OF TOUR The Birmingham engagement the Jefferson Theatre for four consecutive performances including Wednesday matnee Monday night February 25 and Wednesday night Febuary27 The mail order before placed in this city, and though choice may yet be had by ma for performance, price, y early reservations The regular box office sale opens next Friday at a.
 R. SDOUGLAS Manager,
 The Jefferson Theatre