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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
24TH ST. VIADUCT BRINGS CAMP AICN BY BUSINESS MEN
Will Make Determined Effort To Get Action
 At Early Date.

Fifty business men and property own CTS met Tuesday afternoon in the off ces of H. N. Maloney in the Age-Herald building and prepared for a determined campaign to bring about the immediate erection of viaduct at Twenty-fourth street without litigation.
 MT. Maloney, who presided, would not discuss details of the meeting, saying a full statement would be given out later in the week. When questioned however, he admitted that those present were unanimously of the conclusion that "this quibbling between the city and the railroads over $31 ,OO0-the lone ob- stacle in the way of a speedy start of the work, should come to an end, in the interest of the city's progress"
 At another meeting to be held later in the week, it is understood that sub committee will be appointed to call on the city commission and urge quick ac- tion. It is also understood that the meeting appointed committees to inter- est others in the movement, in order that the appeal. soon to be made to the commissioners may have. the backing of thousands of taxpayers.
 Street Impossible
 Traffic congestion on Twenty-fOdrth street, which has made the thorough fare almost impassable at certain hours of the day, and the daily danger and inconvenience to motorists and pedeS- trians alike because of the lack of a viaduct at Twenty-fourth street, are among the reasons stressed at the meet ing why early action is imperative.
 Street Commissioner W. E. Dickson said Tuesday night the commission would welcome the cooperation of this citizens committee in pushing the via duct plans. He pointed out that the railroads offered to proceed \ ith the work if the city would pay 35 per cent of the construction cost, plus property damages, and that the city thus far has declined to pay more than 9 per cent, plus damages. This difference of 10 per cent amounts in dollars and cents to $o1, ,O0O, and the citizens committee takes the position that such a small consideration should not stand in the way of a project so vital to the city's progress,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
BOWEN IS NAMED
 TO SCHOOL BOARD
Rejected Park Board Nomine To Fill Moore's
 Place

Lewis Bowen, labor man, who was recently rejected for reelection as member of the park board, which spends S72,00O of public funds annually, was Tuesday promoted" by the city commis- sion to a seat on the board of education, which spends $2,000,000 year.
 At the same time the commission ac- cepted the resignation of R. c. Gladden. as member of the civil service board and elected J. l.. Busby, labor leader, in his place. Gladden. quit at the request of the Frisco railroad, whose rule is that it's employees cannot hold two posi- tiOhs.
 The election of Bowen to the edu- cation board was made possible by the sudden resignation of K. R. Moore, labor leader, who plans to move soon fo Florida to enter the contracting business.
 Bowen was nominated for the educa ton board by Mrs. Mary Echols, and Busby's name for the civil service vacancy was placed before the commis- sion by w. B. Cole. Snce Gladden. was chairman of the service board, an cleo ton to fill that post will have to be held by the board members at their next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
SMALL DONATIONS
 MADE TO CHEST
Old Contributors Asked To Increase Their Sub-
 scriptions

Small donations continue to be made at headquarters of the second annual appeal of the Community Chest, accord ing to report Tuesday by Alfred M. Shook. The committee asks that those who have not donated to send in their contributions in order to avoid extend- ing the appeal over longer period of time than is absolutely necessary.
 Special efforts are being made by the committee to induce many of those who have subscribed to Increase their contributions, Mir. Shook said.
 Donations reported at headquarters Tuesday included:
 Employees of American Cast Iron com pany, S3,S4315; Mrs. Jennie Levy (ad- ditional $2OO), $7OO; employees Crane company, $342.75; Birmingham Chero- Cola Bottling company, $250; Mrs. V. Q. Prowell, $25O; Southern Coupon company, $25O; Southern Pipe and Foundry company, $25O; employees Es- tes Lumber company, $219; employees American Bolt company, $246; Mir. and Mrs. Forney Johnston, $200; w. H. Kettig, $200; Birmingham NuGrape Bottling company, $20O; employees Bir- mingham Slag company, $199.10; em- ployes Ingalls, Iron Works Additional SID, $161.5O; employees Sloss-Shef field, City furnace, $114; Lucy Sharpe Eastwood, $10O; J. c. Johns, $10O :; Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Embry, $100; Geo. N. Lennon, $100; the Linde Air Prod ucts company, $100, and w. D. Moore, S1O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
IS DELAYED
 IN PARK BOARD ROW
McLendon To Nominate Sims
 For Vacancy

Further efforts to break the Birming- ham park boards bitter deadlock will be delayed until early in January, the city commission decided Tuesday.
 President McLendon, who had an- nounced he would nominate Henry Up- son Sims, agreed to the delay when William l.. Harris, commissioner and park board chairman, informed him that the routine business was being handled and that no other pressing matters are pending.
 The boards next meeting, set for De- cember "A, will be postponed until the first week in January, Harrison said. He leaves Saturday for bird hunt in south Georgia and will be away two weeks, as he did not take his regular vacation last summer.
 Prof. E. E. Smith, the commissions last nominee for the vacancy on the park body, withdrew his name before it could be considered. The next move in the ontroversy-another nomination, must come from the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
-----------9@-- Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

r, MT snq Mrs srda; rhemPson s5 Ala. Route 4, December 8, boy
 MT. and Mrs. Cofer' Mayene. Ala, De- MT. and Mrs. J. R. Hellams, 154S Wal MT. and Mrs. R. K Kennedy. 16sO Ninth avenue. south. December 12' boy. avenue. December II, boy.
 MT. and Mrs. W F. Patterson. Ingle- nook. Ala nd Rrc December T. boy 7oa North Forty-second street, December 8, boy. MT. and Mrs. David Stewart. 2O7- Sec ond street, Thomas Station, December l, Mr. and Mrs. J. IT. Colvert. SIS Forty seesond street. north; December ont H. boy. MT, and Mrs. H. NJ. Jackson. 2SO Eff tieth street. December 10. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. M. E. Ponder, 241 Forty seventh street. north. December 8, girl. Mir. and Mrs. Hugh sMorrow, 2800 Eleventh Court South. December T. girl. MT. and Mrs. l.. o. Heflin, 917 Forty fifth street, north, December il, girl.
 DEATHS
 David S. Russell, Thirty-fourth avenue. Birmingham. December 13, age 33.
 A. J; Abercrombie:; Ss21 Ninth avenue. Viola II. August, 500 Eighteneth street. Ensley, December 13 age 30
 Roxy Maude B. Martin. Adamsville. Route 1. December 13, age 30.
 Mrs. Matte Jane Price 4s1S Avenue B, Charles F. smith. 6S2S First avenue, De- cember IA, age 56.
 Augusta Massengale. 6so1 First avenue. J. M Parrish, 5a1 Thirty-seventh street, north, December 1. age 86:
 George w. McCord, Mt. Pinson. Novem- ber 30. age S5
 James E. Dixon. b2s Thirty-seventh street, north. December 1, age S4.
 Mrs. Mary Ella Crawford, 1905 Ash street. December 8, age 66.
 Mrs. A. A. Bradford, Trussville, Nocem- ber 2S. age A.
 December z, age 76 A. M. Reid. 6417 Kimberly avenue, De- cember ', age 76.
 Mrs. Emiline Mccrary. 6O5 Tuscaloosa avenue December II, age 82.
 Mrs. Annie G. Christie. 771s HilIman avenue. December 12 age 27.
 c. c. Parsons, 5S Maple street, Decem- ber IS, age S5.
 street, December 10, age 52.
 George c. Moseley, 8127 First avenue, Miss Ethel Davis, sas Cedar street. De- cember 14, age 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
PARALLEL PARKING
 WANTED BY CLOE
Commissioner To Renew Fight
 After Holidays

Safety Commissioner Cloe served mo- tice Tuesday that the fight for parallel parking in the loop will be renewed immediately after the holidays.
 When William M. Lindsay asked an amendment to existing parking ordi- nances to permit 20-foot loading zone in front of his store on Twenty-second street between First and Second ave- nues, Cloe replied that the request could not be granted unless provision was made at the same time for other stores. He said there are SIS stores in the loop without alleys or side entrances.
 Parallel parking is the remedy for our traffic troubles," Cloe said, land the fight will be renewed after the holi- days" After a lengthy argument, Cloe consented to the change asked by Lind say and asked City Attorney W. J. Wynn to present suitable ordinance at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
BIRMINGHAM BONDS
 STOLEN INV CHICAGO
S5,OOO Worth In $2O,000 Loot
 Of Robbers

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Bonds valued at $2O,OO0, part of them negotiable, were stolen from the offices of the Mutual Trust Life Insurance company on the twenty-first floor of the Chicago Temple building some time between Sat urday night and Monday morning, it was disclosed today. A large safety vault had been opened with sledge hammer and one compartment rifled. The police said that the fact that only one compartment in which the bonds were kept, was open, convinced them that the robbers had inside information as to the bonds.
 The bonds taken included $5,0O0 of Birmingham, Ala, these, company of ficials said, were temporary bonds made out pending the issuance of permanent ones, and company officials said, might be negotiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
CHILDRESS HELD
 IN COLLINS CASE; MURDER CHARGED
Coroner Completes Probe; !. Story Of Rivalry Is
 UnfOlded

\ A verdict of unlawful homicide was returned by Coroner J. D. ,Russum Tuesday afternoon after completing his investigation of the fatal shooting of c. M. Collins, 21, at the Parkview Inn Monday night At the same time, he ordered Franklin Eugene Childress, 21, held without bond on charge of first degree murder.
 During the inquest Tuesday by Coro- ner Russum, assisted by Assistant So- icitor Oscar Metz, story of rivalry and jealousy between the two men was unfolded, which showed that both had been suitors of Frances Day, 14-year- old daughter Of the proprietor of the Parkview Inn.
 The girl in her testimony to the coro- her, told first of the attentions of M. D., iNesbitt, who also roomed at the inn. Then she started to have dates with Childress, who, she said, asked her to have nothing to do with either Collins and Nesbitt.' This. affair ended about ten days ago, and Miss Day re- lated having dates with Collins Thurs day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
 Visit Fathers Home
 Early Monday evening, about 15 min- utes before the shooting, the girl told of hurried visit at the home of girl friend by Collins and Nesbitt, who asked her if she knew of anyone who had been falking to her father about them. During this conversation, Childress' name was mentioned.
 John G. Walters, Childress' roommate, told the coroner that he was deaf and did not hear the conversation between Collins, Childress and Nesbitt imme- could tell from their voices that there was hard feelings between the men.
 Both Miss Day and Walters gave testimony to the effect that both men were in the habit of carrying pistols. Nesbitt, who testified early in the after noon, told of the meeting between the two principals in the tragedy few minutes before the shooting in near by drug store and of Collins visit to Childress' room, which immediately pre- ceded the killing. He was not pres ent in the hall at. the time the shots were fired.
 Relations Strained
 Other testimony given the coroner was that relations between Collins and Childress had not been cordial. When Childress was questioned early Tues day morning, he showed but little emo- tion, and declared that after Collins had falsely accused him of telling lies to the girls father, Collins called him a vile name.
 ' Police, who investigated the shooting, declare they found loaded pistol on Collins. At Johns morgue it was found that. Collins had been hit by four bull lets, and all of which entered his back. Collins body was shipped to Phoenix, Ala, Tuesday afternoon at the request of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
JUNIOR CHAMBER
 TO HOLD SMOKER
More Than 400 Expected At Af-
 fair Thursday

More than 400 young business men are expected to be oh hand for smoker to be given by the Junior chamber of commerce at the Birmingham Athletic club Thursday evening.
 The feature event on the program will be basketball game between form CT stars of the Alabama and Auburn universities quintets and besides this the committee promises lively music, plenty of smokes, wrestling and boxing matches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
PRESBYTERIANS MEET
Newly Formed League Has Social Ses
 sion At WoOdlaWn Church

Newly Formed League Has SOCIAL SeS-
 sion At WOOdlawn Church
 The first social meeting of the newly formed Presbyterian league, composed of ministers and laymen of the South ern Presbyterian church of the Bir- mingham district was held Monday night at the Woodlawn Presbyterian church. In addition to about 100 Pres byterian laymen present the following ministers were in attendance: Dr. William Ray Dobyns, president of the league; Rev. J. P. Stephenson, secre-- tary.
 Dr. H. M. Moffett, pastor of the Vine Street Presbyterian church; Rev. J. H. Gardian of North Birmingham, Rev. W. B. Holmes, IT,, of Fairfield, Dr. Trevor Mordecai, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Dr. J. B. Meacham, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, and Dr. Roy Hershey, pastor ot the Woodlawn Presbyterian church.
 In addition to number of short ad- dresses, some attractive musical num- bers were rendered by the Birmingham quartet led by Walter H. Mankin. The Presbyterian Mems league was organ ized one month ago at the Third Pres byterian church, stated Dr. Dobyns, it's president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
BROWN REVIVAL
 PLANS UNDER WAY
Several Important Committee Meetings Scheduled For Week

Some of the many committees named to promote the John B. Brown revival meeting to open in the city auditorium January 4, have been holding meetings at different churches of the district. Thursday evening at z 80 o'clock the minute men" committee, Bell Snyder, chairman, will hold a meeting at the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
 The woman's prayer meeting commit tee will meet Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the First Methodist church. At the same church Friday evening at : 80 o'clock, the music committee, J. Fred Scholfield, chairman, will hold meeting.
 Friday evening at 7 :45 o'clock at the First Methodist church the secretaries committee, Hugh Latimer, chairman, will hold short session.
 The young peoples committee. headed by F. F. Ballard, is called to meet Saturday evening at the Central '. M. c. A.
 Perhaps one of those bargains in used cars in todays Age-Herald Want Ads is just what you have been looking for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
BUSINESS BUREAU
 IS INCORPORATED
New Organization To Promote
 Advertising Here

The Better Business Bureau Asso- citation of Birmingham filed articles of incorporation with Probate Judge J. F. Stiles Tuesday. The company is not formed for profit.
 According to the application, the new corporation is for the purpose of pro- noting honesty, truthfulness and re- liability in advertising and merchan- dising and to improve the ethics and standards of business.
 The incorporators. who compose the executive committee are Reid Lawson, F. NJ. Jackson, Jr., John DeShazo, Philip Oster, Augusta Friedman, John c. Henley, R. B. Chandler, S. c. King, k. P. McGowna, J. K. Fleming and M. V, Joseph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
WOODLAWN SEWER
 APPROVED BY CITY
Link Of Birmingham-Pratt City
 Road Approved

A storm sewer for Woodlawn, in the vicinity of Fifty-fourth and Halstead streets, was approved by the city com mission Tuesday upon petition of a group of property owners headed by E. L.. Moss.
 City Engineer A. J. Hawkins was instructed to make an early survey and draft ordinances for enactment.
 The commission also provided for the completion of the last link of the paved highway between Birmingham and Pratt City by approving an ordinance placing the cost of the link, from Sixth place to First street on Avenue U. Ems ley, and from First to Second street on Avenue T, at $27 ,150.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
NEGRO PAYS DEAR
 FOR FAT ROOSTER
Judge Assesses Mack Johnson
 $97.5O For Bird

The poultry market in Birmingham rose to dizzy heights Monday afternoon. One fat rooster was sold to Mack Johnson for $97.50.
 Johnson is to pay for the chicken on the time payment plan. The price was set by visiting Circuit Judge George Shoot after Johnson was found guilty of stealing the chicken from N. D. McMicken. This sum includes the fine and costs, which Johnson is to work out on the county roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
BANQUET IS HELD
 BY LOCAL SOCIETY,

The Birmingham section of the Amer ican Institute of Mechanical Engineers held its annual 'ladies' night" at the Hillman hotel Tuesday night. Nearly 75 members of the institute and their wives attended the affair.
 Dr. Guy E. Snavely, president of the Birmingham-Sou college, was the only speaker on the program and he gave a resume of his travels in Europe last summer, when he visited most of the European countries. No business was transacted at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
DEATHS

Mrs, N J. Jaeks-Funeral, services for Mrs. N. J. Jacks, 54 who died Tuesday morning at the residence in Arcadia, Ala, will be held at il o'clock Wednes- day morning from the residence. Burial will follow in Good Hope cemetery with Brown in charge. She is survived by her husband and three daughters.
 Mrs, Martha Harkins-The body of Mrs. Martha Harkins, who died Tuesday at the residence of her son, 40S North Forty ninth street, will be sent to Cal houn, Ga, Wednesday morning by Ridout for burial.
 Oscar E. WaIdrOp-Funeral services for Oscar E. Waldrop, who died Tuesday morning at a local infirmary, will be held at 230 o'clock Wednesday after noon from the Ensley Baptist church. Burial will follow in Fraternal cemetery with Echols and Angin in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
ROUTINE MATTERS
 HANDLED BY BOARD
Support Sought On Proposed
 Road Bond Issue

Only routine payment of bills came before the board of revenue at it's regu- lar meeting Tusday, members of the board stating that all important busi- ness is to be carried over until the new year.
 After the meeting, members of the board announced that letter had been received from John A. Rogers, head of the state highway department, asking their support to the proposed $75OOO,- GOO highway bond amendment to the constitution.
 The board decided to take no action on the matter until after studying the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
DAMAGES SOUGHT
Simon Hubig Company Defendant In
 $51, GOO Suit

Four damage suits, totaling $51 ,000, were filed against the Simon Hubig company in the civil division of the circuit court Tuesday. All four cases grew out of an automobile accident on Twenty third street near Sixth avenue, north, on November 25, 1924. Mir. and Mrs. D. o. Barker each sued for $20,- 900, and asserted that they were pas sengers in another automobile at the time the company truck hit the auto mobile. Mark Tony's petition for $10,- 900 is made upon the same premises as the Barker's, while H. M. Brooks asked $1 900 as damages done to his automo- bile, which, he alleges, was hit by the truck while parked along the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Eugene Fulton Riddam, 34; Miss Della King, 35.
 Ben Tally, 21; Miss Ida Todd, IS.
 James R. Mitchell, Jr., p; Miss Myrth Burgess, 19.
 Ernest Weigel, 20; Miss Kathleen Mae Perkins, 27.
 Lewis H. Thomas, 23; Miss Lee Ann Burnham, IS.
 Earl A. Boudrow, 21; Miss Helen Juanita Dupree, IS.
 Thomas l.. Cole, 42; Mrs. Pearl Bes- sic Peterman, 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
SITE IS PURCHASED
 BY WOODLAWN BANK
Corner First Avenue And 55th
 Street Brings $15,00O

The southeast corner of First avenue and F'ifty-fifth street has been pur- chased by the Woodlawn Savings bank from Dr. S. H. Wallace at a figure around $15,OO0, it was announced Tues day. /
 The site will be held as the future home for the bank although nc immedi- ate building plans are held by officials. The bank is now located at 54O2 First avenue with Dr. A. W. Bell as presi- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
Railway Order Placed

The Central of Georgia railroad has ordered new equipment. including 800 boxcars, 10 engines, 100 flat cars, 10 cabdoses and other items, involving more than $1 100000, it was announced here Tuesday by President l.. A.. Downes. Some of the cars will be ready for use in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
,yemison Returns

Robert Jemison, Sr., returned Tues day from trip of several days to Flor ida. He said the touted prosperity and progress of Florida was nothing to compare with the substantial and steady growth of this district. Mir. Jemison predicted that the coming year would in many respects be the most pros nerous ever known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
BADHAM WINNING
 STUBBORN FIGHT
Industrialist Rallies After Blood Trans
 fusion

Henry l.. Badham, widely known in- dustrial operator and bank official, Tuesday afternoon rallied appreclably from the effects of blood transfusion, it was reported by members of his family.
 Mir. Badham has been seriously i'll at St. Vincents hospital since Sunday fol- lowing a series of operations after the removal of his tonsils, caused by a stubborn infection.
 His condition Tuesday night was said to be more favorable than at any time since he has been so i'll, and he is said to have gained strength rapidly throughout the afternoon.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
Directors Meet

The directors of the Pratt Fuel cor poration held meeting Tuesday at the local offices of the company with Pres ident Walter Moore presiding, when re- cent merger plans and appropriations, which are scheduled to be approved for the new year, were discussed.