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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
SUES FOR DAMAGES

Mrs. Susie F. Schreiber visited a beauty parlor and asked for a per manent wave" Instead. she got se- were burns which caused her great mental and physical pain, for which she asks damages of $2,000.
 These are allegations contained in a suit filed in circuit court Friday against Miss Margie F. Phsres. own CT and operator of the Motion beauty parlor, by G. M. Edmonds, at torney forMr Schreiber.
 The suit says it all happened De- cember g. 1923. Miss Phares is charged with having used defective beauty equipment" and with having been negligent in the handling of her instruments.
 Mrs. Schefber further sets out that she has lost much time from her household duties and has spent con siderable money for medical treat ment. in consequence of her alleged injuries.
 The case will be tried before A jury next month, it was learned at the court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
WIFE DECIDES ID PROSECUTE ERWIN
Gadsden Woman, Shot On Christmas Eve, To Seek
 Divorce And AIimony
GADSDEN BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD 1 Gadsden. Ala. Jan. II

Dave Erwin, real estate man of Alabama City, who is alleged to have shot and seriously wounded his wife the evening of December 24, Is fac- ing more trouble. His wife, still in a Gadsden hospital recovering from her wounds. who at first declined to prosecute the case against her hus- band, now is determined to proceed against him in the criminal court and also to file suit for divorce and .alimony, it was disclosed today. Following the wife's retention of one of the leading lawyers of the county to represent her, Erwin's bond oi sl,000 on the charge of assault with intent to murder has been increased to s2,0O0. In addition he has been place under a s1,000 peace bond. The juvenile court has stepped in to take charge of the three Erwin children and next week will conduct hear ing to determine what shall be done with them. Erwin fired two bullets into his wife's body Christmas Eve while under the influence of liquor, officers charged at the time of hls arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
BANKS TO BE ORDERED TO PRODUCE ACCOUNTS
Mobile Institutions Will Appeal To
 Federal Court Of Appeals

MOBILE. Ala, Jan. 11.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-An order requiring the First National bank and the Farmers and Mechanics bank to an- swer the summons of the internal revenue agents and produce accounts of William J. Hanlon, well known county politician, for examination with regard to income tax liability will be issued before Federal Judge Robert T. Erwin. This announcement was made today following a hearing on the matter. Argument in the case lasted for several hours. Both banks gave notice of an appeal to. the United States court of appeals. The Peoples bank, ordered some time ago by the courts to permit examina- tion of ths books relating to the ac- counts of Hanlon and George l.. Donaghue, a deputy sheriff, with drew its appeals today from the de- cision in this case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
FACTORY SIGNS UP BESIDE RAILROADS
Two Birmingham Companies Joll Movement To Ad-
 vertlse City

Giant electric signs have been erected at the plants of the Phoenix Portland Cement company and tho Hardis-r -rynes Machine and Foundry company. advertising themselves and Birmingham, as requested by the Chamber of Commerce in . series of letters sent to Birmingham manufac- turers having factories on main lines of the railroads entering the city. omer Brasher of the Brasher slgn company. announced Friday that these two electrical displays will be lighted next week.
 The Phoenix Portland sign has bssn erected on the roof of the plant be- yond Boyles. and will be visible for miles. It is so feet high and 22 feet long, and contains e4l electric lamps. with letters four feet and three feet high The lettering of the sign reads: Phoenix Portland Cement Company, Southern Plant, Biarming- ham. Capacity 100000 Barrels An nually."
 The Hardie- -Tynes sign Is S2 feet long and 20 feet wide, and contains "Hardie-Tynes Manufacturing Com pany. Engines and Mining Hoists."~
 Mr. Brasher, who is district dis tributor from the Flexlume corpora tion, also announced that his company is to erect q great electric sign on Twentieth street, between Second and Third avenues, which will contain a two-lins interchA Angeable board for letters nearly . foot high. which will be used for the free announcer. ent of civic activities, slogans of the Cham Der of Commerce, or messages from any of the civic organizations who wish to use the sign. This board will not be used for advertising purposes of any kind, MT. Brasher said. The sign will be 20 feet long and feet high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
CALLED TO WASHINGTON

Col. M. c. Hoffman, chief United States engineer of the Gulf division, with headquarters at New Orleans. who ordered the removal Of the dredge Wahalak from the channel in Mobile bay to Southwest Pass' La; some time ago, has been summoned to Washington. The summons came from the chief of engineers for conference on the removal of the dredge, it was learned today. Con- siderable protest was made when the order to remove the dredge was made public in Mobile and the va rious civic bodies carried the pro- test against the removal of the dredge to Washington. It was pointed out that the removal of the dredge would seriously handicap the port of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
AWARD IS APPEALED

F. T. Schuler, representing tHe Coosa Land company, has appealed to the circuit court from the award of appraisers in the condemnation proceedings instituted by the Ten hessee, Alabama and Georgia raii- road to secure a right of way across the northern section of the city for it's proposed extension to Birming- ham. He was given S2,250 for right of way across 20 small lots. It is said he will carry the case to the supreme court If necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
CALLED TO BIRMINGHAM.

Q. B. Madden of the Sixth ward was called to Birmingham Friday morning to attend the funeral of his son-in- law, A. Homer Holiday, who was bur fed Friday afternoon from the resi-
 dence of a relative at Ensley. Mir Holiday moved to Birmingham a year ago after living here for several years He was engaged In the battery busi- ness while in Anniston and is sur vived by his widow and two small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
CIVIC CLUBS AID

Talladega county Is the only coun- ty in the rural school district com rosed of 16 counties where the civic clubs are cooperating with the schools m increasing the attendance This record was brought out in the reports at the meeting of supervisors held at Jacksonville Tuesday with Miss Callie Caldwell, local supervisor, representing Talladega county. The local report was the only one that showed this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
START EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

The outstanding feature of the Business Woh.en's club. meeting on Tuesday evening, was the apRointirg of a chairman to help get employ men for women and youngy ladies. Miss Bessie Thornton has charge of this work. The State Federation of Women's Clubs will be held in Tal- ladega in April and plans for this convention were discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
AIMS OUTLINED
Troy Kiyvanis Committees For 1922
 Also Are Announced

ALSO Are AnnOunccu
 TROY, Ala, Jan. 11.-tSlecial Leased Wire.) At the kiwanis luncheon Thursday night Gerald Henderson, new president, presided and made a stirring talk. outlining the aims and purposes of the club for the coming year. The guest of the evening was John Pat" Alderman, who was introduced to the members by Will Anderson. Mr. Alderman is the new assistant to Dr. C. B. Aren- dsll pastor of the First Baptist church. He was given a cordial welcome. President Henderson am nounced the following committees for the year: Entertainment, Glenn Chrouch. chsirman: membership. Knox Henderson: attendance. Grady Johnson; reception, !. K. Brantley: house and luncheon, Dr. Thomas Cowles: finance, Fred Henderson: educ cation. ". s. Murphree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
REMAINS HELD FOR RELATIVE

Funeral arrangements for Dr.. Charles l.. Fisher, 26, who was found Thursday by the elevator boy hanged with a sheet to the head of the bed in his room at the Young Mems Christian association, will be made upon the arrival of brother and sister from Iowa. Ridout who has the body, announced Friday after noon.
 Coroner J. D. Russrm and the Bir- mingham police wore still looking for the motive which caused the young chiropractor to take his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
PLAN TRAINING SCHOOL

Announcement was made Friday that a regional training school for Baptist preachers and workers In Etowah, Marshall, Cherokee and St. Claire counties will be held at Alt talla next week, beginning Monday and continuing through Friday. The faculty will be composed of Rev. j.. F. Lowery, Rev. w. R. Rigell, Rev. C. S. James and other ministers of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
TRIAL OF JOHNSON IS
 POSTPONED BY STATE
Jitney Driver To Face Jury On
 Charge Of Murder

Trial of R. D. Johnson, jltney driver. charged with the murder of William c. Kilgore, Jr.. has been postponed by the state, due to the absence of several important wit nesses The date of the trial may be set for April. it is said Last year the jury disagreed and the case was set for a new trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
BILLIE LAW BEGINS SUNDAY.

Sunday VIII mark the Beginning Of the enforcement of the blue law re- gently decided upon by the city coun- cil. All. places of business except drug stores, hotels. restaurants, news stands and boarding houses come un- der the provision of the new order. Gasoline filling stations garages, fruit stands and other miscellaneous sta tions will be affected by the order Mayor Wikle has instructed the po- lice to enforce the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
RETURN AFTER RAID.

State Officers Draper, Garrett and quarters in Anniston after g raid in Talladega county Thursday. The raid CTS were caught in a heavy storm on their way back to the city. The officers had located a big distilling plant previous to their raid Thurs day, but it was not in operation when they went to destroy it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
EQUIPPING SCHOOLS

Furniture and equipment IS beinS moved into Gadsdens new $1bo,o0o high school building, including fixed and recitation desks. library ana laboratory tables and tablet arm chairs. The 700 opera chairs for the auditorium have not arrived. The building will be occupied Monday. January 21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
BREAK ALL RECORDS

Breaking all previous records and almost reachings the high mark set by the workers, the Christmas seal sale in Etowah county was Friday reported to have totaled sS65.42. The rural schools sent in $125. The~Huh- bard school won the prize of $10 in cash for the largest proportionate sale and the Etowah High school won a S10 prize for outselling the schools located in the town. Seventy five per cent of the collection will be used to carry on the fresh air camp of the county tuberculosis as- SoCiation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
sErTLEMENT SOUGHT

At a meeting of the county board of education Friday it was agreed to name committee to meet with a committee of the city board of education next Tuesday night for the purpose of reaching a settlement of a long standing dispute over the division of state school funds be- tween city and county. City school authorities claim they have not re- cciyed their share of the per capita funds sent here by the state for the past four or five years and they are now pressing for settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
CALLED TO FLORIDA

Dr. J. NJ. Watkins and F. c. Bas- sett left Friday for Compass Lake, Fla. on account of the serious ill., ness of MT. Bassett's niece. Edna Bassett. who Is the daughter of Mir and Mrs. Blake BaEsett. Mir. and Mrs. Bassett moved to Florida year ago and Mir. Bassett Is manager of the Watkins. Bassett and Rolling GrnNA c0nnnanN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
HEARING POSTPONED

Hearing of the petition of Peter shortnacy for a writ of mandamus to compel the St. Claire county and Ashville school authorities to admit his five orphan grandchildren into the Ashville school was called here Friday, but was postponed to Febru- ary 9, because of absence of wit nesses. Shortnacy claimed that the children were excluded from school without any explanation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
STOLEN CAR THoUGHT FOUND

The automobile of Mrs. Mollie Ray nor, which was stolen from her ga- rage Wednesday night, was thought to have been located Friday morn nor's son. Ross. left for Perot to iden- tify the car. The report was that the car had been found stuck in the mud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
GOING TO sTYLn SHOW

Dave Rich, of n, and IT, Rich, leaves Saturday meFRing fer Boston, where hs will attend the style show and thsl retail shoe mems convention in ses sion In that city, Mir. Rich will be absent a week or 10 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
HELD FOR TRANSFER

Alfred Cook, SIS Twenty third street, north. was placed in the city jail Friday afternoon by Propst. Wal ton and Richardson. detectives, on a charge of forgery. Cook is being held pending q warrant transferring him to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
BODY IS FORWARDED.

The body of Little Robert N. Al len, nine months old, who died at the home at 925 Leighton avenue Thurs day night of pneumonia, was sent Friday to Sylacauga for interment. The little fellow is survived by his parents and one brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
FORMER CITIZEN DEAD.

News of the death of Doc Weir, former Anniston man, in Elizabeth, N. jC., was telegraphed to Anniston today, the information being that the body was being forwarded to Annis- ton for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
UNDERGoEs OPERATION.

Mrs. Robert H. Jones of Oxford, who underwent an operation at St. Lukes hospital Thursday, was report cd Friday to have recovered from the shock of the operation and to be do ing nicely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
BELOVED ANNIST0N
 MAN LAID T0 REST.
Body Of Col. w. H. Zinn Placed In Private Vault
 Without Ceremony
ANNIsToN BUREAU l THE ACE-HERALn

The body of Col. William II. z,nn. beloved Anniston man who died Tues day in New York, arrived In Annis- ton today over the Birmingham spe- olal and was delivered to his private mausoleum in Hillside cemetery with . brief ceremony by the Boy Scout band. The band preceded the casket on . march from the station to the cemetery, after playing Q funeral march on arrival of the body. Scores of automobiles laden with friends of the lamented citizen followed the cas- ket to the cemetery and the body was placed in the big vault after the Scout band. which had been organized and equipped by Mir. Finn, had played Abide With Me" and "Nearer My God to Thee" The casket was borne by pr. R. H. Stickney, Samuel l.. Crook, Harry M. Ayers, Sam P. Stickney, l.. H. Caree and c. A. Dunlap, An un- expected delay in leaving New York caused the postponement of the flu neral party's arrival in Anniston. All of tho church rites were conducted before the departure of the body from New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
NOT DRUG ADDICT
J. E. Dranlze Resents AccusatiOp--
 Says He Never Touched Drugs

J. B. Drake. arrested Thursday at Avondale by C. o. Flames. a police man, at the request of federal off cers on a charge of violating the narcotic law. stated Thursday that he was not a drug addict. MT. Drake also gave as his reason for resisting the officer that he did not believe that the officer had the right to take him without a warrant. and for that reason refused to go with him. He stated positively that he did not use or handle drugs in any form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

Mir and Mrs. H. F. Rtngoling and two children nave come to Troy te make their home. Mr. Ringeling Ia building the state highway between Dublin and Banner and has bsen iiv+ ing at Banner since coming to Ala banla from Baltimore Md,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
SLIDE DELAYS TRAINS.

Passenger and freight traffic over the Southern between Anniston and Birmingham was interrupted for sev- eral hours Friday morning by rock and dirt slide near Cook Springs Wrecking trains were called from Birmingham to clear the track and service was resumed about 9 o'clock Friday morning, when the belated passenger train from the west ar -aI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
nEsERTION CHARGED

Ellis Pitts preferred being above ground and looking out to being un- der the water in a submarine. He deserted from Submarine 39, in Oc- tober. 1t is charged, and was arrested and charged with being a deserter at Estaboga. Ala, Wednesday morning by Sheriff George W. Burk and will be carried to Birmingham and turned over to the naval recruiting station there.
 Pitts said he enlisted in August in Birmingham and deserted from Pedro, Cal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
BANK OFFICERS NAMED.

Sam Ingram, Jr., has been advanced to the post of assistant cashier of the Commercial National Bank. The annual meeting of stockholders and directors of the bank was held or Friday. A report from tho officers showed that a net gain in deposits of S17S,00O had been made during the last wear. Following are the officers elected or the year: hCarles R. Bell president; Arthur Wellborn, first vice president; S. R. Thompson, second vice president; John W. Williams, cashier, and L. A. Stanley and Sam P. Ingram, Jr assistant cashiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
STUDIES CROP CONDITION

Herbert Townsend is spending some time in Troy and Pilko county studying crop conditions. Mir. Town. send Is tax adjuster of Climax, Ga, and was attracted to this section by the report of tho splendid cotton crop that Pike county produced in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
MRS. BARCHARD SAFE
Alabama Editors Wife In Chicago Sister Advises Husband

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 1I.-tSpeciaI Leased Wire. )-Mrs. verna N. Bar chard, wife of Frank Barchard, edi- tor of the Foley Onlooker, for whom the police of Chicago was asked last Tuesday to search for, Is safe in the latter city, according 10 a long dis tance message tonight from the hus. band at Foley, Ala. Mir. Barchard announced that he had received a wire from his sister, stating that Mrs. Barchard had stopped over at hotel for a few days for a rest before pro- ceedinE to the home of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
WILL RECEIyE BIDS.

At Thursday nights meeting of the city council Mayor J. L. Wikls was given authority to receive bids for Sltu,o00 worth of street paving to be done in Anniston during the present year, the biggest part of the 1924 project to bs . mile and . quarter to extend to South Noble street. certified check for $25,o0o from the estate of R. E. Garner. bequeathed to the city of Anniston for the es- tablishment of 6 hospital, was deliv- cred to the city council by Attorney Neal P. Sterne and an ordinance was adopted releasing J. D. Garner, ad- of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

Mrs. Pearl Watley-Remalns of Mrs. Pearl watley. 4s, who died Friday morning at an Ensley infirmary. were sent to Wilton Friday after rioonsby Vice for interment. She is survived by & brother. W. Fl. Wool ley, of Wilton. and a sister, Mrs. M. c. Banks of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
NEGRO HEADER EXPIRES
For Father,s Couwh

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 11.-James T. Peterson, negro. recognized as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
yan~, OInu CIark--Funeral services

for James Olan Clark, infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Thasas Clark, who died Thursday at a local infirmary, were held at 2 o'clock Friday after noon from Vices Fifth avenue par lors. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
3TALLADEGA SPORTS
 CONSIDER CLUB HOUSE
Hunters And Fishsrmsn's Club Re. ducss Msmbsfship To o2

TALI4ADE0A, Ala, Jan. 15.--t6ps. cial. in the Talladsg4 County Hunters and E1shsrmsn's eluS in the futurs will bs e1. 1t was reduced to the new fee from the formsr 70 membership at . special meeting hsid in the court house Tuesday night. An extensive campaign to secure new members will bs immediately launch ed and the club hopes to have every sportsman and lover of sports .n the county in it's ranks.s
 Rlaps- for building of fishing camps and club houses were informally dis cussed and they will be submitted for action at the February meeting.
 Stocking the, streams with fish was also discussed and 1t was announced that tho shipments promised Talla- dega county would be investigated and every effort made to hasten their delivery.
 Prisoners at the county Jail show @ great fondness for music and find great pleasure in the music furnish ed them on a victrola. Sacred music seems to be the most popular with the old-time break down coming close second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

Miss Annie E. Dickie-Funeral serv- ices for Miss Annie B. Dickie, 29, who died Thursday at local in- firmary. wore held at 3:S0 o'clock Friday from the McElwain church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery, with Vice in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12
BANKS ELECT OFFICERS

Officers and directors were re- elected for the coming year in each of the Talladega banks at their an- nual meetings held Monday. The only exception was in the Talladega National bank, where German Cook was promoted and appointed assis- tant cashier. ..... ,.-..
 Each bank showed . material in- crease in deposits and surplus for the year and are going into 1924 with every indication of another prosper ous year.
 Isbell National Bank officers ana directors were as follows: Officers. ". H. Boynton. president: I. D Boynton, vice president and cashier James H. Ivey, assistant cashier; w. Fl. Lane, assistant cashier. Directors. W. F. Armstrong. F. E. Wilson, W. H. Boynton. T. D. Boynton. H. C.Arm-
 The Talladega National Bank off cers and directors are: H. L. Nc Elderly, president; s. B. Wilson. vice president; w L. Dumas, vice presi- dent; A. Abrams, cashier. Directors; W. I. Dumas, w. c. McMillan, Dr. E. B. Wren, H. I. Elderry J. B. White, Mrs. Lera Graham. J. K. Dixon, B. B. Wilson and W. M. Franks.
 The Bank and Trust company of- ficers and directors are: Leon G. Jones. president J. W. Cowan, vice president; H. B. Boyd, vice president; w. C. Dowdell. cashier; Otis R. Bur ton, assistant cashier. Directors: J. A. Bingham, D. ". Cannon, J. NJ. Hayes, T. S. PIown.an. J. K. Dixon. J. w. Cowan, George R. Burton, J. c. Bowie, M. R. Joiner. Leon G. Jones. T. J. Jones, W. c. Dowdell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

Mrs. Mary Jane MarsbalI-Funera. services for Mrs. Mary Jane Mar shall, S1. who died Wednesday at the residence, 1919 Thirty third street. were held at 10:S0 o'clock Friday morning. Interment fol- lowed in Elmwood cemetery, with Ridout in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

AEiss Csresina Haley-Remains of Miss Carolina Haley. who died Thursday at. the residence of her nephew, A. W. Haley, z28 Grey street, will be sent to Boaz, Ala. Saturday morning by Vice for in- torment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-12

William H. HolIinsworth-F'uner services for William H. Rollins worth, 56. who died Friday at his resident near Patton's chapel, will. be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday aft ernoon from the residence, with in torment in Patton chapel cemetery, with Johns in charge.