The age-herald., 1901-01-09
BUDGET OF NEWS
 FROM PRATT CITY
Volunteer Fire Department Dr. ganized-in Political and
 Social Circles

meeting of the volunteer fire department last night permanent organization was ef- fedted The meeting was called to order by Harry Gammell, and the first step taken was the election of the following officers: President, VIII Mason; vice president, bod Harrell; secretary-treasurer, J. T. Stovall. The purchase of a handsome bell, costing about $175, was authorized, money for which, lacking a small sum, has been raised by popular subscription. Chief Car ter, with Captains Gammell, Anguin and Comstock, were appointed a committee to confer with the City Council for an appro- priation to complete the sum required for the purchase of the bell. Permanent place of meeting was discussed, but a decision was left to the various captains to report at the next meeting The gallant fire lad dies desire to thank unknown well-wish- CT for five boxes of cigars while the meet ing was in session.
 The Hudnall Club met this evening at o'clock at the city hall. There was a large and enthusiastic attendance, and much work of importance was done. The officers of the club are: President, James A. Kirk; first vice president, T. B. Boring second vice president Dr. R. H. Hamrick; third vice president John Anguin; fourth vice president, Richard Hooper: fifth vice pres ident, H. w. Culpepper; sixth vice presi- dent, w. w. Kicker; secretary, s. E. Willoughby.
 Preparations are being rapidly made for the building of the works at Wylam, and the sale of real estate still continue brisk, property in that locality having ad- vanced 25 per cent since Saturday.
 J. V. Samples is improving his property in Fourth street by the building of a brick wall around his lot.
 Florida Lodge No. 45O will hold meet ing tonight
 Active preparations are in progress for a concert to be given in the near future for the benefit of the public library. The con cert will be under the management of popu- lar Harry GammeH, which bespeaks its success. One of the star attractions will be Memoli's entire band. S. Inman, formerly of the T. c. I. Com pany, will open a general merchandise store in the near future.
 P. B. Kennedy has charge of the T. c. I. store at No. for the present. B. w. May, one of the oldest residents and founders of the town of Sandusky, will move to Ensey and engage in a mercantile business. The Rev. MT. Maiston, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church. has accepted the call of the congregation of the Pratt City Presbyterian church and will return in a short time. This announcement will be gladly received by the many friends of MT Maston of all denominations in this community.
 Drs. Duncan and Leay will open drug store in copartnership here at early date.
 The Epworth League elected the follow ing officers al a regular business meeting held last night: President, J. E. Strick- land first vice president Miss Clara Maxim; second vice president, Miss A. Rod die; third vice president, Miss Rosa Strick- land; treasurer, Miss Georgie Samples; sec retary, MT. H. Vaughan.
 Sam Watson has returned from visit to his home at Talladega.
 Ellis Brown and Ed Powell left this evening for Cuba.
 The installation of the recently elected officers of Woodmen of the World, Camp No 52, occurred last night, J. E. Wood and R. F. Moseey officiating.