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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
CARR ENTERS RACE' AGAINST $. w. TATE
Anniston Attorney To Make ; Campaign For Judgeship
 Of Seventh Circuit :.
ANNIsTON BUREAU l THF AGF-HERALD AnnlstOn. Ala, Jan. 5

t Judge R. B. Carr, young Anniston attorney, will oppose Judge s. w. Tate for the judgeship of the Seventh circuit in the Mayf primary. Judge Carr decided definitely Saturday that he would make the race. Judge Tate was appointed about three weeks ago to the. vacancy made by the res- ignation of Judge sAgee. who was elected a little more than year ago for d six-year term. In reaching the decision to make the race against Judge Tate, Judge Carr has held a number of conferences with friends in Calhoun, Talladega and Cleburne counties, he says. and expects to wage an active campaign for the nomination. He made the race for probate judge in this county against Judge Thomas w. Coleman, two years ago, and his friends declare he made an acceptable showing against one of the strongest men in the county. Judge Carr's announcement has been expected in Anniston for the last few days, as he has had the matter under consideration since the notice of Judge Agee's resignation was first given. The date for filing notices for qualifications for this of- flee will expire February 16.
 s. ID. CoHORN EXPIRES
 Sam D.. Cohorn, Alexander Valley farmer and brother-in-law of O. F. Ford. former president of the Ala tbama Farmers union, died at his home north of the city Friday morn ing. following short illness of dou- ble pneumonia. Manylof his relatives and friends were unaware of his ill., ness until after his death had oc- cured. MT. Cohorn's youngest son, 70. P. Cohorn, was found dead on a railroad track at Birmingham about a year ago, two negroes having been arrested charged with the crime.
 s.t HERMAN PRIEBE BURIED
 Many Anniston, Oxford. Munford and Talladega friends assembled at the Talladega church Saturday after noon for the funeral of Herman Priebe, despite the cold weather. In- terment; was made in the Munford cemetery Mir Priebe's death occurred at his home. near Juniper, Thursday night, after an illness of more than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
HURT IN WRECK

Miss Ruth Weaver. daughter of J. F. Weaver, president of the Albany Broom company, was slightly injured Saturday afternoon when an auto mobile in which she was riding col lided with motor bus. The acci- dent occurred at the intersection Of Moulton street and Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
LEE COUNTY MAN FATALLY CRUSHED
Road Scraper Being UnIoaded Falls On Him-W. s.
 Griffith Dead

OpELIKA. Ala, Jan. 5.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-An accident occurred Saturday morning in which Jasper Mcconnell, a young man about IS years of age. lost his life. Mcconnell was an employe of the county on a construction gang working the pub lie roads and while in the act of un- loading a large road scraper from a truck near Byrd's Crossing In the city, where the scraper was 10 ne used. he stumbled backwards and fell beneath the falling scraper. The heavy machinery struck him as he fell, crushing hi shead so badly that death ensued shortly thereafter. Fhe deceased was a son of W. A. MeCon- nell, a well known farmer of Les county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
|RLDROWNED ] AND TWO OTHERS HURT.
Two Wagons Knocked Off Bridge In Unusual Acci-
 dent Near Altoona
GADsDEN BUREAUl THE AGE-HERAI.D ! G0daden. Ala. Jan. 5

According to reports received here Saturday, Mary Ratliff. eight-year-old daughter of Moss Ratliff, was drown ed late Thursday at Whipperwill Creek near Altoona. Her six-year-old sister, was badly hurt and W. F. Decker was seriously injured In an accident while the Ratliff family was trying to aicross- g bridge over the swollen stream. The Ratliffs were moving to neighboring community and were@being aided by two neigh bors with two teams. One of the neighbors started to cross, the bridge. and when his horses became frightened he took them out and the wagon was pushed across.
 w. F. Decker started with a mule team, and when half way~across, the mules became frightened, and at the same time Ratliff's horse, attached to one-horse wagon. ran away, at tempting to pass the team on the bridge. Both wagons were thrown into the water. The Ratliff children were hurt before they fell into the stream. The father rescued one. but the oldest girl was drowned, her body being recovered Friday morn ing. Decker was caught between the wagons and was badlysmashed. Two mules were drowned and the Ratliff family lost much of their houseroId goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
DR. BRANDON A VISITOR

Dr. Frank W. Brandon, prominent Methodist minister and now superin- tendent of the Methodist hospital at Montgomery, was a Twin-City visitor Saturday, en route to Florence, where he will preach Sunday. He is mak- ing addresses in several sections of the state in the interest of the work of "The Golden Crosse societies. which were authorized by the recent general conference of the church. He stated that at least S100,000 is needed to erect the proposed building at the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
NAMED COUNTY NURSE

Mrs. l.. A. Lecour has been ap- pointed county health nurse for. Tus- caloosa county by the child welfare department at Montgomery and has taken up her duties. Mrs. Lecoui will be under the city and county health department and will be pro- vided with an automobile in which 10 carry on her work throughout ths county. =. +
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
20 REGISTERED

The thermometer registered 2s above zero Saturday afternoon and was growing colder, with a biting wind from the north. The same day | last wear it was 34
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
FREE-FOR-ALL RACE

A free-for-all contest has been started for state commissioner of game and fisheries. who will be named by the democratic party pri- mary in May. A. L. Kimbrough to- day filed a declaration of his canr didacy with the secretary of state, being the fourth to enter. MT. Kim brough was a candidate against John H. Wallace four years ago and was defeated by only 116 votes. I. T.
 Quinn. who was appointed commits sioner as the successor of Mir. Wal lace shortly after MT. Wallace's death, Is a candidate to succeed him self. Other candidates are B. A. Holt of Montgomery, well known sportsman. and John A. Dickinson of Prattville. member of the house for AutuRRa county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
aOY SCOUTS ACTIVE

taking on more life since the trQQp has been completely equipped with uniforms and other supplies. RevAs II, A. Gam, scoutmaster of the troop,
 reports that the boys have spent
 nearly $200 in getting equipped with
 regalia and sundry supplies. ss'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
If Ruptu1ed
 Try This Free

Apply It to Any Rupture. old oz Recent, Large or Small, and Xou Are on the Road That Has
 Convinced Thousands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
PASTOR ATTENDS MEETING

Rev. L. C. Branscomb. who Is serv- ing as president of the Alabama Apti-Saloon league. was called to Birmingham Saturday morning to preside oyer a meeting of that or- ganization.t He returned to sAnniston after the meeting and will fill his appointment Sunday. morning and evening. =. .-....sss 9fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
TO INSTALL OFFICERS

The annual meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will be com ducted Wednesday night at Terrace Garden, at which time the newly elected officers will be installed. The program committee is ut work ar- ranging a program. which promises to be a very interesting one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
CHURCH PLANS CANVASS

F Thirty men, members of the Deca- tur Baptist church. will conduct an every y-member canvass Sunday after noon, following a luncheon Of the workers at local hotel. when final plans will be discussed and territories assigned. The church budget requires equal amount for local expenses and for benevolent purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
MNRCHANTs PROSPEROUS

Most of the merchants of the town have already completed. their inven-. tory of goods on hand and taken record of the last years profit and loss. Records show that the mer- canta of the town did a large busi- ness during the year 1923 and plans are being made for bigger business during the new year Sf 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
MRS. INGRAM DIES

Mrs. Annie Ingram, ss. died at he1
 home at Alabama City late Friday the victim of tuberculosis. The fu-
 neral was conducted by Rev. R. B Locke Saturday afternoon with burial
 aSsForest cemetery in Gadsden. Mrs Ingram Is survived by one son and
 two daughters. tffgt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
TljseRt0Dsk SHE'S ID BE .,|h||sPEGIEB
'DirectorsA or Chamber Ol
 :. Commerce Discuss Bid For 's t State School .'-4,s,.
TUSCALOOSA BUHEAU
 rME s4GE-uEKALO

:, Directors of the Chamber of Com nerce met Friday night when the most important. matter to come up for the proposed state school of trades and industries. Details were arranged for the coming of the board of control, members of which VIII be here January 10,. .sto3sinvestigate the advantages offered by this city for the school. The board will be asked to come on the Louisville and Nash vile train reaching here at 10:30 In the morning and will be met by the special committee and taken over nAnmber of Sites to be offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
LEGISLATOR Is yIsITOR

John A. Patterson of Decatur, member of the legislature, has beenI in Anniston since Friday on a com-' bined business and pleasure trip, be- ing the guest of his friend, Speaker Hugh D. Merrill. Mir. Patterson has a wide acquaintance among Anniston people and has been entertained ex- tensively during his stay in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
HERMAN PRIEBE BURIED
RUSH TO PAY TAXES

Saturday was busy day both at the offices of Vert Whiteside, county collector, and W. o. Ward, where de- Enouent tax payers were assembled in large numbers to pay their taxes for 1923. A total of about 35 poll tax payments have been made at the office of the county tax collector during the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
HEADS BAR ASSOCIATION

Richard Taylor Rives. young at torney. was elected president of the Montgomery Bar association at it's annual meeting Saturday. MT. Rives will succeed Davis F. Stakely, who Served last year. R. E. Steiner, JT., was named vice president and Henry N. Hughes. clerk of the circuit court, was named secretary treasurer, a position he has held many years.. An executive committee was elected to handle the work of the association during the year. it being composed of Wiley c. Hill. IT,. c. H. Roque- more and John A. Sankey. 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
DIES IN ATLANTA

VI. S. Griffith, we'll known Ope- likian, died Friday night at sana- tarium in Atlanta. where he had gone for treatment. The deceased was about 60 years of age and had lived in Opelika practically all his ltke. He few months ago, when faiAng health caused him to retire. MT. Griffith is survived by his widow and three cfrildren. The remains will be brought to Opelika at noon Sunday and will be inferred in, ,Rosemere cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
SEEK POsTMAsTERsHIP

The following persons came here Saturday to stand the civil service examination for the postmastership at Centre. Postmaster E. R. White, Mrs. D. R. White. Mrs. Lee Wester, Vernon Starkey, Hinton Daniel and W. M. Watts. four applicants, also took the examination for the post n1astership at CollinsYille
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
U. g. COURT TO CONVENE

United States district court for the Jasper division of the northern dis trict of Alabama will hold its win ter term here next week. Judge W. l. Grubb will preside and other court officials expected to be present are Mai. Charles J. Allison. clerk; Thomas J. Keunamer, United States marshall; Charles B. Keunamer. United States district attorney and Jim C. Smith, assistant district at torney. A large number of prohi- bition and other cases are to be tried and also several damage suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
COTTON BALE STOLEN

The whereabouts. of second me- gro wanted tns connection with the alleged theft on one or more bales of cotton from the warehouse at Hart selie Is puzzlfng local officers. When two negroes attempted to, market two bales of cotton, suspicion was aroused by their action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
POIrLTRY SHOW OPENS

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Jan. 5.-Next week marks the opening of the southern poultry show here with en- trants expected in the affair from every section of the south. January to 13 has been named as the off . cial dates of the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

H. A. Bankston, 70 years old, dleh .er early this morning. Mir. Bank aston was one of the oldest citizens of Walker county. Funeral services will be held at New Prospect church Sunday morning at II o'clock with interment at New Prospect cemetery. Mr. Bankston is survived by his widow and 12 children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
EXPERIENCE COLD WAVE

With the ground frozen hard and the wind blowing, Jasper experienced the coldest weather in many years tonight. Coal trucks and wagons have kept busy all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
rIREMEN KEPT ON RUN

Three fires, with minor damage, marked the date Saturday in the Twin Cities. Roof blazes at the home of W. T. Giles, Oak street, Decatur. and Charles Abel, Fourth avenue. AL bany, did slight damage. The 9Al- bany department. was called during the. afternoon to the N. W. George bicycle shop on Second avenue, where blaze was started when an effort was fnadevsto thaw sout some water pipes. The department quickly. had the fire extinguished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
BODY EXPECTED MONDAY

The body of Anton Fleckenstefn Twill arrive from Denver Monday morning and the funeral will be held from Rogers chapel at o'clock Tn the afternoon. Rev. Judspn Martin of Monnish Memorial Baptist church will officiate. Fulfilling @ request. of Fleckenstein, the body will be laid to rest beside that of his friend, Daw- son Berryhill, in the Berryhill fam ily lot. .,s.4+ s.45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
vN cRIp OF WINTER

Tuscaloosa is experiencing the coldest weather of the season. The mercury began falling late Friday and throughout the night there vas a high wind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
PRUNING ORCHARDS

R., l.. King, county farm demon tstration agent, is busy pruning or chards for farmers over the county. MT. King demonstrates the proper pruning of fruit trees and vines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
LUMBER MARKET DEAD

The lumber business continues at a stand still as the rainy weather con tiues at Millport. Planers. saw mills, mill men, teams. and weather nign waters. bad roads and sundry other mishaps as a result of the continual heavy rains,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
HEADS ENDEAVORs

Miss Adeline Dortch was elected president of the Gadsden district Christian Endeavor Union Friday night. Other officers named were Vice president, Clyde Kirby; secre- tary-treasurer, Claude Johnston. F. F. Ballard of Birmingham. state reg istration agent, presented certificates to the following members of the First Presbyterian church. who had qualified as Christian Endeavor ex- perts. Mrs. Frank Anderson, Miss Adeline Dortch. Miss Lillian Mann and Miss Helen Christison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
LOADED BARGE PASSES

The self-propelled barge, Tusca- .oosa, passed here early Saturday morning. The steamer was bound for Birmingport from Mobile and was loaded with nitrate of soda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
l |POLICEWOMAN AT
 ALBANY PLANNED
League Of Women Voters ! Favors Plan Pythians
 Install Officers
TENNEssEF VALLEY BUREAU l. THE AGE-HERALD I necnfur Ala. Lnn.


 Albany soon may have what few other cities in the south possess. a policewoman.. At a meeting of the local League of Women Voters Fri day, the plan for employment of two police women here was discussed and met with much favor. according to an announcement of Mrs. W. Norma Stewart, president. w.. A. Britain was present at the meeting, making an address to the league. His view toward the proposed employment of two police women was said to be a friendly one. It Is not expected that the council will take action on the plan for several weeks yet. however.
 OFFICERS INSTALLED x
 New officers of Hermoine lodge, No. 1G, Kniahts of Pythias, will be installed Monday evening at meet ing of the order in the lodge rooms on Bank street. The officers are: w. J. Garnett, chancellor commander A. L. Shelton, vice commander; WA. Pryor. prelate; J. c. Colwell. master of finance and keeper of the records 5 and seal. B. B. Meadors, master Of work; w. T. Giles. master at arms H. D. Carpenter, inner guard; A. T. Hanson, master of exchequer; Y. D. Meadors, grand representative; J: U. Earp, alternate grand representative; trustees, Clyde Hendrix. w. A. Pryor, w. B. Shackleford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
BUSINESS CHANGES MADE

The following changes of location have been made by some of the busi- ness men of Fort Deposit: O, c. Con way has purchased the Tillery build ing on Rogers street. where he has moved his stock of goods from the Cureton, building on Pollard street. R. c. Taylor has opened 8 stock Of formerly occupied by Q. c. Conway. NJ J. Martin will occupy, the store house on Pollard street. recently va cated by Williams Brothers, Roy Harris has moved his clothes press ing business from the Martin prop erty to the Coleman building on East Pollard street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
FUNERAL HELDFOR' DR. MARK H. HOLT
Remains Of Noted Minister Sent To Wetumpka For Burial
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU 1
 srHE AGE-HERALD !

Funeral services were held at the Court Street Methodist church Satur- day for Dr. Mark II. Holt. one of the leading ministers of the Alabama conference, who died Friday morn ing at his home in Marion. Ministers who took part in the services were Dr. H. s. Spragins, pastor, of Court Street church; Rev. w. M.t Curtis, presiding elder of the Greensboro dis trict: pr. R. R.. Ellison, presiding elder of the Greensboro district; pr: E. R. Ellison, presiding elder of the Montgomery district; Dr.J. M.. Dam nelly. presiding elder of the Pratt vile district. and pr. c. A. Cornell, pastor of the Clayton Street church of this city. The remains were sent to Wetumpka where interment was made at noon. st :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
TEACuERAGE Is BuILT

Good Springs, a large school dis- trict in Walker conty. is the first to build a teacherage. seven-room bungalow with all necessary equip ment. This teacherage was built by the Parent-Teacher association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
MONEY FoR vETERAN

;, James T. Laurie state adjutant of the, American Legion. has an nounced that in: accordance with re- cent. ,nationaIf legislation, ex-service men who served -at training camps before July 10, 1918, and who re- ceived less than s10 per month are entitled to be paid the difference between what they received and S100. It is stated that men in train ing camps should have received $1Oo
 per month. but that some of them did not. owing to misunderstanding. Details may be obtained by address iEg James T. Laurie. state adjutant. American Legion, 303 South Lawfencu street, Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
More than 5000 examinations were

Mor6 than b,UUV COMBINATIONS were made by the Tennessee Valley lab oratory, according to the annual re- port of Miss Nina Eldridge, director, made public today. The specimens, upon which reports were asked by the health units and physicians, came Valley, the report revealed. The lab oratory was established on February 12, 1922, and for that reason the re- port does not quite cover full year During the time 1t has been in ex- istence. Miss Eldridge said. frequent examinations had been made of the water supply of the Twin Cities, and the supply was found to be good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
FLOOD OUsTs REsIDENTs

The. people of West Jasper. along Tanyard creek, were forced out of their homes early Friday morning when the creek rose to its highest point. The water flooded into tho homes, according to reports reaching here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
FARMERS SATISFIED.
Very Few Moves Made And Labor
 Supply Plentiful 53,

FORT DEPOSIT, Ala. Jan. 5.-r- (Specfal. With the exception of a few, it Is reported that all farmers in this immediate section have an adequate supply of farm labor for the ensuing year. Very few families on the farms have made any changes. and seem satisfied with their pres ent surroundings, due to the fact that sold at a high price, which enabled them to pay out of debt and save some money. They also made and harvested fair crop of corn, peas, potatoes and sugar cane, which will play no little part toward defraying the expense in making another crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
SATSUMAS SAFE
Trees Not Far Enough Along Now,
 Dr. Winberg Says

Dr. Winberg Says
 MOBILE. Ala. Jan. 6.-tSpeclal Leased Wire. .)-The present cold wave Is not expected to result in damage to the Satsuma orchards. in- solar as the crop for next season Is concerned, In the opinion of pr. o. T. E. Winberg He said the trees now are in a state of practical dormancy and that he did not believe the groves will suffer any noticeable injury, even should the temperature fall to IS or 20 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
sIxteen new central marksts were

Sixteen new central markets were opened in the United States for the consumption and distribution of Sat sun.as during the past season, it' was announced by Dr. Winberg, president of the Gulf Coast Citrus exchange, who said that although he did not be- lieve the 1928 crop exceeded that os the preceding year in volume of pro- duction. the monetary return to the growers will be greater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
II 2 lEGl0N. COMMANDER
 ITO VISIT IN MABAMA
John R. Quinn Will Make Tour Of %- State In March
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE A n 1

. .1H0MtBOmerys ALA, Jan, 5 v John R. Quinn, national comman- der of the American Legion, will visit the department of Alabama, probably in March, according to an- nouncement by James T. Lauri, de- partment adjutant. Commander Quinn is Californian and was elected to succeed Alvin Owsley of Texas at the last legion convention at San sFrancisco. His itinerary in Alabama. has not been mapped out. but he twill visit two, and probably three cities in the state. Mr. Laurie said. .Es E .-L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
SCHOOLS TO OPEN

The Gadsden public schools will open Monday morning following the Christmas holidays, and Superinten- dent Donahoo announces that S1 teachers are already on the ground for work. The second term does not begin until January 21. when the new $150.0Q0 high school on Twelfth street will be thrown open. Prac- tically all the other schools in the county resumed sessions Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

TAX PAYMENTS INCREASE ', ' According to Tax Collector s. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
TROOP 2, WINS PRIZE

the local American Legion post to the Scout troop scoring the Highest point in a recent contest, thellwinner making. 105 points Troop 3 made 9U points and Troop IS, 75r points. Troops 2, 3, and t3 won Harding
 pins for increasing membership. |,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

Steam rising from water at the boiling point has a pressure equal to the atmosphere, 14.7 per square inch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

McGee,s GOO more taxpayers paid their county. taxes this, year. thans at the
 same time ' in 1928. Y The amount Of r money paid in sfors<taxes was ap- proximately s50,009ein excess of last year, and Mir. McGee considers 1t an
 unusually good showing. sey