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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
PROSPERITY FELT
 IN ALEXANDER CITY
Two Banks Have Deposits Of $1,500,0 ,000-Much BuiId-
 ina Is Noted

ALEXANDRIA. Ala. Jan. S.-(Spe- ciaL)-Alexander City and the sur rounding territory are passing through their greatest period of prosperity. according to statements that are being published by the two banks of the city. As an indication of this prosperity the two banks show deposits of nearly $1,500,000. which is several hundred thousand dollars greater than have been shown by statements in the past.
 The past year was the best in the history of the city from building standpoint as more than $1,500,000 was invested in building operations during the year, and this evidence of prosperity followed by the decided increase In bank deposits give one some idea of just what Is taking place in this section of the state, notwithstanding the fact that the cotton crop was short, due to the ap- pearance of the boil weevil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
CURB MARKET T0 OPEN 0N MARCH 15
Long Agitated Enterprise For Tuscaloosa Soon Will Be-
 come Reality
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE- HERALD ' TuacalOnaa Ala Han ai

The curb market here, which has been agitated for some time, will be a reality March Is. A special com mittee will go to work at once per fecting the details, advertising the market and arousing interest of the farmers in the undertaking. The market will be located at a central point where the farmers will bring their products to be sold and it will do away largely with peddling. Va rious towns have been visited where curb markets have been established and they are said to have proven very profitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
CORNERSTONE Issurn

The Following commissions have been issued by s. H. Elan, secretary of state, Monday, January z, RIG Martin. notary public, Athens, Lime stone county; Ruth E. Palmer, notary public, Montgomery, Montgomery county; Chas. Mckee, notary public Double Springs, Winston county; J. M. .Mfze, notary public. OdenvilIe, St. Claire county; Clara T. Adams notary public, Birmingham, Jefferson county; Catherine Owens. notary pub lic.\ Birmingham, Jefferson county; W. E. McGriff, notary public. Button, Jackson county; James Hester, notary public. Russellville. Franklin county Ruby Corbitt, notary public, Eufaula, Barbour county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
TO INSTALL OFFICERS

Dr. J. S. Thomas and pr. Lee Bid good of the University of Alabama will address the members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at their annual luncheon meeting at Ter race Garden Wednesday night. The music will be furnished by the Tus- caloosa High school orchestra. The new officers will be installed and the committee has provided special program for the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
FLECKENsTEIN BURIED

The funeral of Anton Fleckenstein was conducted Tuesday afternoon from Rogers chapel by Rev. Judson Martin of Monnish Memorial Baptist church. Interment was ip the family burying lot. of the Berryhills in Greenwood cemetery. Fleckenstein died in Denver, Col, and the body was brought here to be buried be- side that of his friend, Dawson Berryhill. The body arrived here Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
EMINENT DENTIST
 TREATS PYORRHEA WITH CAB \ M \

70 have given Cabama a very thorough test in treating several cases of, Pyorrhea and I find it is a very valuable preparation.
 ''I have been able to obtain results in several chronic cases where other agents were not effectiye~r W. B. Armstrong. D. D. S., Knoxville, Tenn.
 If not at your druggists, send $1.10 for pint bottle prepaid. Cabama Co.,, Huntsville, Ala.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
FIFTY SEEK CLEMENCY

Fifty applicants for clemency were before the state pardon board at its meeting that began Tuesday morn ing. A large delegation was pres- ent from Elmore county to oppose the granting of parole to D. J. Bailey. Bailey is in prison on the charge of killing John Evans some years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
CITY THAWS OUT

Alexander City and this section are thawing out from under the worst freeze since 1899, according to statements made by those who, keep tab on such matters. Plumbers are reaping a harvest as a result of the freeze, because of bursted pipes. Sev- eral explosions occurred, in which water tanks blew up doing quite a bit of damage. Only one injury of a serious nature was reported, that be- ing a broken leg by W. c. Matthews, well-known lumber manufactures. His leg was broken by fragments from the bursted water tank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
osty Fires Reported Aabama Wake O Seuerv Cold SpeU

CUPID TRIUMPHS OVER ALL-Below are shown MT. and Mrs Bruce Cunning ham of Montgomery Before her marriage Sunday, Mrs. Cunningham Miss Lucy Frances Smith of At tca Ind She drove 666 miles through weather and mud in order to Montgomery for the wedding Sunday She arrived Montgomery only few minutes before midnight but the couple one before the clock struck twelve Mr. Cunningham has recently been transferred the ship of Montgomery clothing and asked his sweetheart to come to him when he unable to leave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
CAME LAW CONVICTIONS

The following convictions for vio- lations of the game laws were re- ported Tuesday to the state conserva- tion office: J. B. Anderson and W. P. Herring, fined each S10 and costs in St. Claire county for hunting with out permit. Anderson Thomas, Jerry Thomas and George Ingram fined each $10 and costs for hunting with out license in Russell county. Ludy Bert, in Mobile county, fined $10 and costs for hunting without license.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
FARM BUREAU TO MEET

The annual meeting of the Talla- poosa-Coosa county farm bureau will be held in this city January IS. at the court house, wEen much busi- ness will be transacted. Edward A. O'Neal, president of the Alabama Farm Bureau will make the principal address of the occasion, while Frank E. Boyd, connected with the depart ment of agronomy at Auburn. will also be present and deliver an ad- dress on the best maRner in which to use fertilizer to get results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
a CULLMAN MAN PARoLEp

Parole was issued Tuesday by Gov ernor W. w. Brandon to Jim Quick, of Cullman county, sentenced on the charge of manufacturing liquor. Quick was serving an indeterminate sentence of one year and one day to two years and two days. He began serving his sentence February 16, 19SS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FORMED

GREENVlLLE, Ala, Jan. S.-(Spe- cial)-The Butler county educational executive committee formally organ 1zed Friday at the office of Prof. P. s. Pepper, county superintendent of education. The committee is com posed of 30 prominent Butler county citizens from all sections of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
FARMERS LOAF

No preparation whatever has been made for farming operations in this section on account of the extreme bad weather. The public roads are in bad condition and work on the Birmingham m-Centerville highway haa been almost suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
partment of archieves and history

partment of archieves and history, the donor being pr. Thomas E. Ben ner, dean of the School of Agricul- tural Education at Auburn. This tree, under the shadow of which Washington took s4command of the Amerfcan army snVthe- Revolutionary war, was blown down last November. The piece of bark presented to the state department. was sent to pr. and Mrs. Benner by Miss Alice. Mayes of Cambridge, member of an old New England family,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
BANK DEPOSITS GROW

According to the statements of the three local banks just published de- posits increased $1,061, ,323.s1 in 1923. The deposits year ago were $5,6S6,- S90.21 and the statements just made public show deposits to be $6,74S.- 214.02 The total resources year ago were $6,961,015.91 and this year the statement showed resources of $3,1SO,193.27
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09

charge of the operations of the mines of the Empire Coal company. He is now with the Pratt Fuel company. which has extensive operations in Walker, but the work requires resi- dents in Birmingham and a constant moving about in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
DOCKET COMPLETED

Judge Woolsey Finnell opened county court Monday and diposed of a number of minor cases. The usual large crowds of witnesses and. de- fendants were present. He completed the docket for the term Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
FARM BUREAU TO MEET

r The Cleburne county farm bureau has practically doubled its member ship during the year just closed, ac- cording to Eugene D. Case secretary Teasurer. The present membership is something over 200, with prospects of an additional 100 members this year. The directors meeting will be held at. the court house on February l2 to mako plans, for a membership drive before spring,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
OFFICERS ELECTED F0R JASPER BANK
Nineteenth Annual Meeting Of First National Is Fol-
 lowed By Dinner
JASPER BUREAUl THE AGE-HERALD , ,yasDer- Ala Jan 8

The nineteenth annual stockhold- CTS meeting at the First National bank of Jasper was held Tuesday with 45 stockholders present. Six hundred and sixty shares were rcp- resented by stockholders and 13O by proxies. Many new stockholders were present since 800 new shares were distributed over the county last July. The statement presented showed a pleasing advance for each quarter. After the stockholders meeting was adjourned the new board of directors was called to order and the follow ing officers were elected for the en> suing year: J.. H. Cranford, presi- dent; P. P. Hunter, vice president; R. s. Palmer, vice president: J. c. Camp, vice president; A. L. Sherror, cashier; N. B. Cranford. assistant cashier. At o'clock stockholders and officers were served dinner at the Hotel Collins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
COURT IN SESSION
Meets In CenterviIIe With Judgd
 Hobbs Presiding

CENTERVILLE, Ala, Jan. B. (Special.) l.)-Circuit court convened here on January z. with Judge Sam uel F. Hobbs presiding. Both the civil and criminal dockets will be called, neither being heavy. The grand jury will also be in session with Circuit Solicitor Joseph H. James in charge. The regular term of the court would have been on February IS, but the clerk of court received notice from Judge Hobbs rev days since toa rrange the docket for a Call January 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
.PLAINSMEN BACK FROM
 W0RLD- WIDE M E ET
IA Delegates Representing College
 Tell Of Trip To Indianapolis

AUBURN, Ala, Jan. S.-(Special.) Five above zero weather in Auburn did not dampen the ardor of those participating in the follow-up meet ing of the recent world-w wide student volunteer convention in Indianapolis. Local church services in Auburn were featured Sunday by series of talks. echos from the Indianapolis meeting.
 The 14 delegates who represented Alabama Polytechnic institute at the convention brought back some ideas and plans which. it is said, will un- doHbtedly function in student actlvi- ties at Auburn. The Auburn dele gation was one of the largest units from a southern college at Indian apolis.
 Among the speakers at the various church services Sunday were Leldon Tascott of FalkvilIe, secretary of the Y. M. C. Az Miss Emily Hare, Auburn; Miss Mary Apperson, Eclec- tic, representing the Auburn '. w. c. A.; Miss Chloe Earnest. represent ing the Auburn Methodist church; Rev. Y. T. Gnu, representing the Episcopal church and board; Rev. Earl Holmes. representing the Au- burn Baptist church; Oliver T. Ivey student. of Beatrice. Other delegates were William A. Young of Vernon, representing the junior class: Robert Kelley Posey of Birmingham, repre- senting the sophomore class; Pete Hassler of Ensley. representing the freshman class; Henry W. Sweet of Bessemer. representing the senior class; Rev. Albert E. Barnett, repre- senting the Auburn Methodist church; Prof. J. M. Robinson and Royce Crawford of Birmingham, rep resenting the Presbyterian church. and Miss Willie Wooley of Auburn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
HOME IS BURNED

The home of Jim Spain of Haley vile was destroyed by fire Sunday night. His store adjoining the homo also was burned. The entire con- tents of tho home and store were destroyed with little insurance. This store was located outside the oity and could not be reached by the city fire departmont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09

All of the college set have re- turned to their respective colleges. Greensboro sends a very large con- tingent of her boys and girls to the various colleges, ranging from Ala bama to Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
TIME TO REGISTER
Cleburne County Board Starts Its Am
 nual Round

HEFLIN. Ala, Jan. 7.-(Speoial.)-- The Cleburne county board of reg istrars will begin their rounds on February 4 and will visit every beat in the county for the purpose of registering those who are entitled to register under the law. The Cleburne county board are B. T. Edwards, chairman; J. W. Bennett and W: M. Striplin,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09

The decay of standing timber is caused by parasitic plants known as fungi which live in the wood and destroy it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
'LUMBERMAN DIES AT CAPITALlHOME Lewis Stafford Betty Was For Years Correspondent
 Of Age-Herald
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE .AGE-HERALD ! MontE0mery, Ala, Jan. 8

Lewis Stafford Betty, for many years capital correspondent for the Birmingham Age-Herald,. former as- sistant director of cotton statistics for Alabama, and for the past seven years interested in tho lumber busi- ness, died at his home here Tuesday after an illness of one week. Mir. Betty was carried to the hospital on New Years Day. suffering with an internal trouble. Surgeons operated and 1t was thought he would recover, but during the past three days his condition became so serious ali hope was abandoned.
 MT. Betty was 42 years old and had been a citizen of Montgomery IT years. He moved here with his par ents. Mir. and Mrs. T. s. Betty, from Virginia. His father organized the Betty & Sons Lumber company here, but Stafford preferred the newspaper business. in which he remained until about seven years ago. when he be- came associated with his father and brothers. Later he organized the Marks-Betty Lumber company and was member of this firm at the time of his death.
 He was educated at Randolph-Ma- SOhs <sAoht6Oh0TJ a0 tOOA LII dC- tive part in civic affairs and was a member of the Bauvoir club and the Country club. He was also Q Mason and Shriner.
 He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Ellen Marks of Montgom- cry, and one son, Samuel Marks Betty, Jr. He also is survived by his parents, three, sisters; Mrs. Virginia Betty Rangeley of Montgomery, Mrs. E, M. Finch of Savannah and Mrs I F. Stewart of Toronto, and three brothers, D. G. and Lee I. Betty of Montgomery and Thomas Betty of Newark. N. J. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Johns Episcopal church Wednesday, by Dr. Richard Wilkinson, rector, and the body will be inferred at Greenwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
ATTENTION, VETERANS.

An appeal to all ex-service men to pay their poll taxes on or before February 1 was issued by the Mont gomery post of American Legion to- day. More than 2,000 ex-service men Tn Montgomery county should pay, according to the statement. Those who served in the World war have been xen-pt from poll taxes under a constitutional amendment which ex- pired last October. The legislature has submitted an amendment exempt ing eX-service men from poll taxes TOT all time. but it will not be voted on by the people until the election in november. In the meantime, a presi- dential preference prin. ary and a general state primary will be held by the democrats, while the republicans will hold primaries in soma cornties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
C0LnEST DAY

Saturday was the coldest day Bibb county has known for many years. Everything was frozen and the wind blew a regular gale. Vegitation which had grown with summer luxu- riance has been killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
InHN T. THRnWER.

John T. Thrower. S4 years old, an a Confederate veteran, who died Fri day night at his home in Chularfnnev. was buried at Old Bethlehem Sunday. He is survived by his aged wife and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
BIG PORKER KILLED

The largest porker so far recorded h Cleburne county was killed by c. E. Lamipack, member of the county schoo: board. The hog, which was a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
TAYLORsvILLE MAN DIES

R. B. Stiller, well known merchant and farmer of the Taylorsville com munity, died at his home Tuesday morning after 8 long illness. He was 73 years old and is survived by a large family of children. The funeral will be conducted Wednes- day from. the Little Sandy church and interment will follow in the church burying ground. MT. Stiller was well known in Tuscaloosa county.
 J. T. Horne and County Superin- tendent of Education Smith were speakers at the luncheon meeting of the, Rotary club Tuesday afternoon. In conclusion of the meeting B. w. Cabefl, manager of the Southern Bell Telephone company here. took the Rotarians to the exchange and showed them through the plant, ex- blaming it's operation in detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09

About 500 years ago men were be- headed in England for burning coal.
 The total length of the world rail- ways. according to the latest fig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
COLDEsT WEATHER YET

The coldest weather in moro than fifteen years was experienced here Saturday night and early Sunday registered five degrees abovs zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
NEcRors s REruRNYNe

Several negroes from the northeSA states have arrived in Jasper the past week. According to reports from them 1t was so cold they had to come back south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
FOR UNDERWOOD
COLLEGE STUDENTS RETURN

Greensboro. with few exceptions is counted safely in the Underwood column.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09

A woolworth s and 10 6ent store in, Lancaster, Pa., is the oldest Seoee of it's kind in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
NEW HOTEL OPENS

The new Hotel Yarbrough, a 100- room establishment. that was erected and outfitted at a cost of approxi- mately $150,000, has been informally opened. After the dining room is finished and all furnishings through the building is complete, formal opening will be held, the manage ment announces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
VEGETATION KILLED
Temperature Drops To 10 Above
 Many Hogs Killed

GREENSBORO, Ala, Jan. 8.-(Spe- cial.)-The cold spell struck Greens boro Sunday morning, sending the thermometer down to 10 and killing all vegetation in yards and gardens. Coal wagons were busy on Sunday hauling coal to persons caught with out by the wintry blasts. The thermometer had ranged from 76 to very keenly felt. Monday proved a fine day for killing the fat hogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
HOME HAS FIRE

An alarm of fire sounded Sunday proved to be the home of Mrs. Re- becca Jones. With the water frozen, the fire was extinguished with diff ficulty, doing no damage beyond a hole burned in the roof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
Z RoUTINE MATTERS ONLY

Routine matters were disposed of at the meeting<of the state highway commission Tuesday morning J. H. Scruggs. associate commissioner, &C., companied by G. N. Mitcham, en- gineer of the third division, will go to Dothan Wednesday on a trip of inspection to project 15.. This Is a road leading out of Dothan in the direction of Headland. It was under stood that the officials would also look into the matter of condemning certain gravel pits in that territory for use in road building.
 BARK FROM WASHINGTON ELM
 A piece of bark from the famous Washington Elm of Cambridge, Mass, was given Monday to the state de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09

Stock reductions are in order. In few days the store is going to be run over with all kinds of worlmen- tile artisans, cabinet makers, electricians, painters. To give them ample room to work their magic with trowel, saw, ham, mer and brush we've got to get this choice merchandise out of the store. So to trans fer it to your ownership, we name prices that will make short work of the splendid stocks. Get busy!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
ENGINE BURSTS

The passenger train over the Southern due in Greenville from Akron at 10:20 Sunday morning did not arrive until that afternoon al 3:30, owing to the engine exploding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
BAoK FROM CANADA

Tom Garner returned Monday night from Montreal, Canada, where he represented Alabama at the D. K. E. convention. While en route to his home here MT. Garner spent a few days in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
FIRE DESTROYS GARAGE

The garage and automobile ol Judge Sartain burned Monday night. MT. Sartain was trying to get the car started and holding a light near the gas tank, it caught fire. burning the car and garage. By the fast work of the fire department, the Sartain home was saved from the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09

has broken all records in the produc- tion of gas since Saturday, according to Manager c. J. Demers, who de- clares the output has been 60 per cent greater than the previous maximum. The cold weather caused the unusual demand, 1t was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
] FACE FEDERAL
 LIQUOR CHARGES.
Arrested In Lawrence County For Alleged Transportation
 Of 55 Gallons Booze
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERALD } Huntsville Ala. Jan.

L. H. Wallace, w. H, Aday and Ike Fields were arrested Monday and brought to Huntsville for arraign- ment before United States Commis- sioner Richardson on charges of transporting liquor. The arrests were made in the edge of Lawrence county by Federal Prohibition Off cer Z A. Root and State Enforcement Officer W, H. Hampton, who claims to have caught them driving two touring cars with 55 gallons of liquor aboard. It Is thought that the liquor was being carried to Decatur or AL bany. The two Fords were confis- cated and the defendants were held to the next federal grand jury.
 MRS. JANE w. CARTER
 Mrs. Jane wooten Carter, aged 77 years, widow of Augustus V. Carter. for many years a prominent resident of this county. died Monday after an illness of two weeks. She was the mother of Mrs. W. T. Williams and of Miss Mary Carter, both of Hunts vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-09
COMMISSIONER RESIGNS

Charles Moore, formerly of Empire, has rendered his resignation to Gov ernor Brandon as a member of the Walker county board of commi ssion-
 CTS. Arduous work and inability to attend meetings of the board of of the resignation. Walker county has a board of four commissioners. MT. Moore was elected four months ago. He was for several years in