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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
FATAL FIRE HELD
 TO BE ACCIDENTAL
No Blame Placed For Blaze At
 Andalusia
tsTATE CAPITAL BUREAU

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 25.- No blame was found to attach to any one for the fire at Andalusia which destroyed two Buildings early Thurs day morning and in which two young women, Misses Edna and Maude Don aldson, lost their lives, it was stated Monday by G. ". Sims, deputy state fire marshal, who has just finished making an investigation of the blaze. Mir. Sims said he found no particular negligence on the part of anyone to which the conflagration and the result ant tragedy could be traced. The fire, he thinks, must have originated from a defective wire.
 Tuscaloosa Man ParOled
 Claude Lindsey, convicted in 1921 in. the Tuscaloosa circuit court of first degree manslaughter and sentence to five years imprisonment was issued a parole Monday by Governor Brandon. In granting the parole the governor stated that all except a. few months of the mans term had been served, that he was in poor physical condition and that his conduct as prisoner had been excellent. Parole was recommend ed by the trial judge, the solicitor, the prison officials and the board of par dons.
 More Stills Smashed
 Two horses and buggy, as well as an automobile of we'll known De troit make fell into the clutches of the law enforcement men and sheriff's de- puties when they recently destroyed 30 gallon still in Elmore county. Six men were arrested as the result of this raid and 50 gallons of beer done away with. Two stills of 50 and i'll Colbert county, with 750 gallons of beer. In this county also. the sheriff S men aided Chief McAdory's subordn- ates. Working with the sheriff, the state agents captured a 120 gallon still in Limestone county. Aided by federal men, the state agents captured three stills in Cleburne county of SC gallons capacity each, with 1900 gal Ions of beer and 90 gallons of whisky
 klan Visits Pastor
 Five figures wearing masks and robed in white quietly walked down the aisle of the First Methodist church last night and handed the pastor, Rev T. c. Cassidy an envelope containing fifty dollars. They then passed quiet. ly from the church, not having spoken word. When the pastor left the church at the close of the services he asked the negro janitor if he was scared when the robed figures appeared Nav, sar I wasn't zactly scared said the negro, but was cranked up and ready to run"
 Dr. Wood Funeral
 Funeral services for Dr. Milton l. Wood, throughout his life resident of Montgomery and during his mature years q leading physician, were held from St. Andrews Catholic church to- day and the body was buried at local cemetery. Dr. Wood died from heart attack after an illness which began Friday night.
 Road Bids Opened
 Bids were opened Monday noon at the state highway department on prof ects in Tuscaloosa and Lauderdale county. The Tuscaloosa project was for paving inside the cities of North port and Tuscaloosa, this work to he concrete and gravel. The Lauderdalt project is for building bridge over Shoals Greek. The only bids opened on this project Monday were bids or building the concrete piers of this bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
NEW HOSPITAL AT
 JASPER FILLS NEED Handles Over 15O Cases Without
 1na Death
.4JAsPER BUREAU

-- JASPER, Ala, Feb. 25.--The new Walker county hospital, which had it's formal opening December 15, has made a wonderful record according to reports from Miss McLain, who is superintend- ent of the nurses. Miss McLain stated not a single person has died from an operation, There has already been in the hospital, over 150 cases. It issnow filled to it's capacity. There are sev- eral local high school girls taking train- ing in the hospital under Miss Me Lain. -* p.E.., .e . .
 Youth Dies
 o. N. Hays Scott, popular young boy, age 20, died suddenly at the home of his father. early Sunday morning at Chickasaw. Funeral services will be held Wednesday. He is survived by his father. T. J. Scott and several brothers and esisters. ,.
 fIaieyviile Man Dies H. S. Patterson, age 36, of Haleyville, died at 2 local hospital Sunday after noon. Funeral services will be held at the family residence in Haleyville Tuesday morning.
 Jasper Man Hurt
 J. W.~,O'Rear, a prominent Jasper citizen, was seriously injured last Sat urday when pair of mules he was driving for the Standard Oil company ran away with him, turning his wagon over on his body, crushing him badly. New School Completed
 Reports reached Jasper today that the Fall City Consolidated High School has been completed. This new, school is up to date in every respect, and will fill long-felt need. This is second consolidated school in Winston; county. It is located IS miles north of Jasper.
 Auditorium Completed
 The Curry High school on Jasper Route 4 has completed the new audi torium. @4h
 Circuit Court Opens
 Circuit court opened in Jasper Mon day, with 52 criminal cases on docket. Judge A. L.l Blanton is presiding. He has just returned from Vernon, where he held csurt.
 Team Made Record
 The people of Jasper and, Walker county are proud, of the Walker girls, who entered the state cage tournament for girls at Monteyallo last week. The Walker girls tied honors with Lincoln High of Talladega for third place.
 Theatre Reopens
 After shutdown of two weeks, ow- ing to the fire that destroyed the Pas time theatre building at Townley, W. s. Thornton hasr again opened a photo play in the city of Townley. The first program sineeath fire was given last Friday night in the temporary quarters furnished by the DeBardeleben. Coal corDoration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
PAVING JOB LET
 IN TUSCALOOSA
Nashville Concern Gets Bridge Contract In North
 Alabama
(sTATE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERY, Feb. 25.-The state highway commission today awarded a contract for paving two short stretches of road>in Tuscaloosa county, part of it in front of the Bryce, Insane hospital, to Finnell and Toothacker of Tuscaloosa for $S6,O96.43. The contract for the substructure of bridge over Shoal creek in Lauderdale county was award ed to the Gould Construction company of Nashville, whose bid was $55, ,s44.4 40.
 Delegations appeared before the com mission interested in road projects for Wilcox county, but by agreement hear ing on this matter went, over to Tues. day.
 Depot Ordered
 The Alabama public service commits sion today ordered the Northern Ala bama Railway company to begin within sixty days the construction of depot improvements at Russellville,. thus full filling a long standing wish of citi- zens of that community. The case in volving the effort to secure these addi- tional facilities was to have been heard dL DIEAiu8udm II " U~" " fore that date the railroad agreed to make the improvements. The commis- sion in another order today instructed the Seaboard Airline. railroad to stop trains No. 6 and Il at Ohatchie on flag for the purpose of; receiving or letting off passengers and their baggage, order effective within thirty days.
 Camp Hill Man Appointed
 Announcament was made today of the appointment of Horace Livingston Furry of Camp Hill as. state inspector and sea1er of weights and measures. Mir. Flurry is a graduate of the University of Alabama and former professor of mathematics there and was until re- gently secretary treasurer of the Pitt man Smith Hardware company of Camp Hill. The appointment was made by Commissioner of Agriculture J. NJ Moore, the supervisor of weights and measures having been placed by the last legislature under the department of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
ALABAMA
 CITIZEN DROWNS'
Believed To Have Fallen Into River When Foot
 Slipped
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUo

ALBANY-DECATUR Ala, Feb. 20. Funeral services are being arranged for John Widner whose body was found Sunday afternoon in the Tennessee River near Masons Island about 10 miles down the river. Widner resided with his wife on a house boat in the vicinity of the island. according to in formation received here. It was stated Thursday Mrs. Widner went across the river into Limestone county to visit sister. When she returned her husband was missing. It was believed that he had been drowned in the river and search was organized. for his body but without results until Sun day. L.--
 The body was recovered about 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Bill Moore. It was found beneath the spot where his gasoline launch was tied up to the house boat leading to the belief that he was drowned when his foot slipped as he attempted to go from the boat into the launch. The sheriff of Lime stone county was notified shortly after the finding.
 To Return Arthur Crowder
 If Governor Brandon will approve the acquisition { request for Arthur Crowder and it appears likely he will, since the Morgan county authorities have withdrawn their opposition the prisoner likely will be returned to North Carolina to face a charge of implication in the staying of John Ford in Gaston county.
 Christian Council Active
 The Mems Christian council com posed of laymen and pastors of pro testant churches of the Twin Cities now is the name of the organization which came into existance here several years ago following revival meeting conducted by Bob Jones. At meet ing of the members constitution was adopted. W. l.. Hatchett, the presi- dent, presided.
 Railmen To Organize
 A local chapter of thei Benefit Asso- citation of Railway Emploes of Chicago will be formed among the employees of the l.. & N.~ railroad company here.
 To Boost Underwood
 The candidacy of Senator Oscar W. Underwood for the presidency will be presented here Tuesday afternoon by A.. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia who will speak under the auspices of the local 'Woman's Underwood club.
 Former Sheriff III
 James Wiggin's. prominent resident of Flint. is very ill at his home there. MT. Wiggins is former sheriff of Morgan county.
 Pythians Celebrate
 Members of the local Knights of Pythias celebrated their diamond iubi- lee Monday evening in the lodge rooms. w. H. Weakley of Huntsville, Capt. k. A. Burleson of Hartselle and J.. Fred Johnson, Jr., of Florence were among the prominent out of town snaak kers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
TRIO RECOVERING
 Y AFTER ACCIDENT
Selmians Hurt On Way To Hear
 v Sousa Concert

SELMA, Ala, Feb. 25.-(Special Lease Wire. )-John Land, Jack Kend- rick and Miss Mary Lacy, who were driving Sunday morning to Mont gOmery to hear Sousa's band and whose car was overturned as they were passing through Lowdnesboro. were not so seriously hurt as was at first thought. All three are recuperating in Selma hospitals. The extent of Mir. Lands injuries have not been fully es- but are thought not to be so serious as at first appeared.
 Chamber Drive To Begin
 The Chamber of Commerce drive for new members will begin February 2S.
 Postal Men Ask Raise
 A confernece of the postal employees of Dallas county, both the rural car riers and employees of local offices held a meeting at the court house Monday night with the view of joining the na- tionwide movement to secure better pay for their work. s. A. Reynolds of Minter presided over the meeting.
 Hurt In Collision
 W. A. Anderson, for many years a mail carrier of Selma but retired some time ago, was slightly injured in an automobile collision at the post office corner Monday.
 Attends Convention
 Omar Carmichael, superintendent of the public schools of Selma, left Sun day to attend the superintendents' con- vention of.sthe National Education as. sociation which is now being held in Chicago.
 Educator To Speak
 Miss Mary Skinner of the state de. partment of education will be in Selma February 2S to speak before the women's club of the city.
 Cotton Experiment Planned
 Cultivation of cotton under expert supervision and as a demonstration of correct fertilization and boil weevil control will begin Friday when E. F. Cauthen of Auburn will start on the work. The ten acres set. aside for this experiment belong to I4 T. Faulk and lay beyond the river bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
TWO JAILED IN
 DEkALB KILLING
Held Following The Death of Farmer And Former
 Officer

FORT PAYNE, Ala, Feb. 25.- Especial. Bob Jones and his father, Jasper Jonues, are in jail here tonight as a result of the murder of ]. F. De- jarnette, prominent farmer of Henegar, on Sand mountain, yesterday morning. Dejarnette was shot with .32 calibre rifle, the bullet passing through the temple.
 He had stepped out of the kitchen az his home about 9 o'clock to empty a pail of potato peelings and was shot from ambush as he stopped to do so. Tracks were found near large tree about 100 yards away and when blood hounds arrived on the scene late last night they immediately took up the trail and led the chase to the home of the elder Jones.
 Brother Also Held s.
 This morning Bob Jones was brought this afternoon his father was also placed in jail in connection with the af- fair. It is said that Boss Jones, brother of Bob, is under indictment charged with violating the prohibition laws, and that Dejarnette has been ac- tive in reporting stills in his neighbor- hood and rendering other assistance to the officers. It is said that an attempt to kill him had previously been made without success.
 Jasper Jones stated today that a number of people had visited his home yesterday morning and that the tracks trailed by the dogs were made by some of them. Bob Jones claims to have ar rived from Chattanooga on train due at Valley Head at 9 o'clock and that it was about II o'clock before he reached his home on the mountain. A number of state and federal prohibition off cers are now in the Henegar neighbor- hood and are said to be intent upon getting at the bottom of the whole af- fair. .=
 Funeral services for Deiarnette will be held at o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his son, J. P. De- jarnette, Jr., GOA Cotton avenue, West End, with Rev. w. F. Price, presiding elder of the Birmingham district, as- sisted by Rev. w. B. Holmes, former pastor of the Vine Street Presbyterian church.
 Active pallbearers: David Mins, Wal ter Mims, w. J. Mims, Dr. E. NJ. Scott, Herbert l.. Wood, H. A. Middleton, Jr. Burial will follow in Oak Hill ceme- tery, with Johns in charge. '.
 He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lizzie Dejarnette, daughter of the late Seth Wood of Birmingham; one son, J. F. Dejarnette, Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. John B. Rice of Red Bay, Ala; one sister, Mrs. Kate D. Myers of Birming- ham; four brothers, J. C. Dejarnette of Missoula, Mont; Mims, Hugh NJ. and James T. Dejarnette of Birming- ham.
 Mir. Dejarnette has spent his entire life in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
MOBILE FLOCGING
 EllVESIIGATED
Whipping Of Aged Man k Blamed On Moon
 4: sinners

MOBILE, Ala, Feb, 2s.-Sheriff's officials are Investigating the whipping of M. McFall,: an aged man of Grand Bay, in the southern end of the county, it became known today when Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain gave out informa- tion that officers have been detailed to that section of the county in an at- tempt to get information that might lead to the arrest of the guilty parties. McFall was flogged by band of eight masked men, apparently, for assistance given by. him to Deputy Sheriff E. s. Pugh, in the capture of still near Grand Bay., .,s.4a..
 In the opinion of the solicitor niem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
MOBILE VESSEL BURNED Schooner Robert P. Murphy Is Lost In
 San Domingo Port

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 25.-The four masted schooner, Robert P. Murphy, of Mobile, was totally destroyed by fire while in the port of Porto Plata, San Domingo, last Thursday, according to a cablegram received here today from the American consul of that port. The schooner left Mobile about January and loaded cargo of oil at Port Ar thur, Texas, about a quarter of which had been discharged before the fire, No details of, the. disaster were given. and it is not known, whether any of the crew were injured. t-$ V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
BETTER THAN WH|SKEY
 Y. '. FOR COLDS AND FLU.

The sensation of the drug trade is Aspironal, the two-minpte cold and cough reliever, authoritatiyely ,euaran- ana saf sssf dorsed by the highest authorities, and proclaimed by the people as ten time, as quick and effective as yhiskey, rock and rye, or any other cold and cough remedy they have ever tried.
 All drug stores are supplied with the wonderful elixir, so alf you have to do to get relief from that cold is to step into the nearest drug store, hand Aspir"nal and tell him to serve you two teaspoonfIls. With your watch in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
GENEVA ORGANIZES
 COMMERCIAL CLUB

GENEVA, Ala, Feb. 25.-A Cham Der of Commerce was organized here Saturday at a meneting of the business and professional men of the city. H. H. Harper was elected president; w. O. Mulky, Sr.. D. H. Morris, Jr., and C. D. Carmichael, vice presidents. The first effort of organization will be 10 secure erection of Il first class hotel in Geneva.
 X Boy Scout troop has been organ ized here with a membership of 30 Rev. F. C.. Carter will act as scout master
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26

the trial on account of the illness of Judge Joel W. Goldsby.
 John G. (Jack) Cleveland, second of the three defendants in the Tossing case to be placed on trial, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by jury in circuit court last week and theS penalty fixed at fifteen years i'm prisonment in the penitentiary.
 Thomas W. Cleveland, son of Jack Cleveland, was the first of the trio to go on trial. His case has been tried three times and a mistrial resulted on each occasion. z.
 The killing of Lossing.' S9 years old, occurred on the afternoon of August A, 1923, at his home on West Fowl river.
 States evidence in the case of s. J. ("Son") Cleveland, Jr., is expected to be opened soon after court reconvenes tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26

your hand, take the drink at one swal. low and call for your m ohey back in, two minutes if you cannot feel the dis dressing symptoms of your cold fading away like a dream, within the time limit. Don't be bashfuf; for all drug gists invite you and expect you to try it. Everybody's doing 1t.
 When your cold or cough is re- lieved, take the remainder of the bot tie home to your wife and children, for Aspironal is by far the safest and most effective, the easiest to take and the most agreeable cold and cough remedy for children as we'll as adults. Quickest relief for catarrhal croup and children's choking up at night.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26

bers of the floggihg gang were noon sinners or persons id2ftified with liquor manufacture and ssale in the, Grand Bay section. The still destroyed has been the source of supply. for the great CT part of Grand Bay and vicinity and was located in deep swamp in that section, ten days ago. McFall. trap per, who frequented the swamps near Grand Bay, is understood to have as- sisted the officer in locating and de- stroying tbe still.
 According to Solicitor Chamberlain McFall was given severe flogging and has been very ill and suffered much pain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
JURY IS SELECTED
 N CLEVELAND CASE
State To Begin Submission Of
 Its Evidence Today

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 25.-Introduc- tion of evidence will be started in cir cult court tomorrow in the.a case of s. J. ("Son') Cleveland, Jr.. third of the Clevelands to be placed on. trial on charge of murder in connec- tion with the killing of aged Stephen Tossing at West Fowl river last Au- gust. The case was begun today. Court adjournea late in the afternoon, follow ing the completion of the jury. D
 Judge ND. Denson''of Opelika, Six teenth judicial district, is presiding at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26

Send the coupon for a 10-Day Tube. Note how clean the teeth feel after using. Mark the absence of the viscous film. See how teeth become winter as the fiin-coats disappear. j..
 What you see and feel will tell you what is best for you and yours. Cut out coupon now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
Paved Road Sought
Mrs. Lloyd J. Williams
BOY SCOUTS SUPPER
Raise Funds To Purchase Troop And
 American Flags

Troop 5, Birmingham Boy Scouts will give chicken supper March [ at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, Tuscaloosa and Cleveland avenues. to raise funds for the purchase of a troop flag and an American flag. Bread for the supper will be given by Tyler and Mccullough babery, while coffee will be by the Donovan Coffee com pany. Tickets for the supper will be sold by members of the troop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
The Film Cornbated
Why not keep those prettier teeth ?

two ways to fight that film. One disintegrates the film at all stages of formation. One removes 1t without harmful securing.
 Many careful tests have proved these methods effective. A new type tooth paste has been created to apply them daily. The name is Pepsodent.
 Today careful people of some 50 nations employ 1t, largely by den. tai advice. To countless homes 1t has brought new dental era.
 Ten days shows what
 it means
 This delightful test will quickly show you what Pepsodent can do. It does more than fight film. It multiplies the alkalinity of the saliva. That is there to neutralixe mouth acids. It multiplies the ptyalin in saliva, which is there to digest starch deposits on teeth.
 These combined results give q new idea of what a dentifries should do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
NOO -ANDg f6O DAYS Negro Gets Severe Penalty For Resist. S ing Arrest x

John Turner, negro, 3S Sloss quarterS, who exchanged. shots with Patton and McGill; city detectives, Sunday when they attempted to arrest him for alleged intoxication, was fined $f00 and given 1SO days in jail by Recorder Martin Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26


 Your dentist, when he cleans teeth, removes the dingy film. Then teeth look winter, cleaner. Why not keep them SOP
 Millions of people now daily fight that film. They use a new type tooth paste. Now, wherever you look, you see teeth glisten- see them free from clouds. How teeth lose their beauty
 You feel on your teeth a viscous film. Under old-way brushing, much of it clings and stays. Food stains, etc., discolor it, then it forms |. dingy coats to cloud the luster es- the teeth.
 Film also causes most tooth troubles. It holds food substance which ferments and forms acid. It holds the acid in contact with tho teeth to cause decay. Germs breed by millions in it. They, with tar tar, are the chief cause of pyor- rhea.
 That is why tooth troubles come to so many, despite the daily care.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
BITTEN BY DOG
Canine's Head Sent To Montgomery
 For Examination

TOT EXPERIMENTATION
 TROY. Ala, Feb. 25.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Ralph Kelly was at- tackled by strange dospear the home of his brother, Walter Kelly, at Orion, Sunday afternoon. He stopped to get a rock to throw at the dog and the dog bit him on the knee. The dog held on so tenaciously that Mir. Kelly could not knock him off and it was necessary for MT. Kelly to shoot the dog before he could make him loosen his grip.
 The dogs head was, sent to the state laboratory at Montgomery to be ex- amined for rabies. Yhe previous night a COW and calf in the, same community were attacked and badly bitten and it is believed this same dog attacked them.
 ., Paved Road Sought
 John G. Key, judge of probate; Bibb Folmar, Mark Chambers. county com missioners, and w. R. Koonce. county TO ! engineer. went to Montgomery Monday to confer with the state hign- way commission in an effort to get favorable expression in regafd to tie proposed paved road between Troy and Orion.
 Mrs. Lloyd J. Williams
 Mrs. Lloyd J. Williams died SundaS afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. l.. Nunnellee in Shellborn. after an illness of several weeks. She would have been S1 years old in July, having been born July 25, 1S43.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26

Salt is associated with, the rocks of almost every geologic period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
How teeth lose their beauty

Modern science has discovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26

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