The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
MRS. ]. L. THOMPSON
 DIES AT BESSEMER
WAS WIFE OF BAPTIST MINISTER AND HIGHLY EsTEEMEp-RoLL- ING MILL STARTS UP-PoLlcE COURT QUIET.

Bessemer, September s.-(Special)-A gloom was cast over the entire city today by the announcement of the death of Mrs, J. L. Thompson, the wife of pr. Thompson. pastor of the First Baptist church, The deceased had been sick for over ten months with typhoid fever. The end came at about Il o'clock last night and had been hourly expected for the last two days. Mrs. Thompson was a sweet Christian character and was loved by all who knew her. She was unmindful of herself but ministered to the wants of all who stood in need of her tender care. She was a devoted wife and a loyal friend
 Mrs. Thompson was Miss Alabama Ellis, daughter of Colonel Moody Ellis, one of the oldest and best known citizens in Alabama. She was a sister of Ex- Treasurer Ellis. She was born fifty-fve years ago in Orrville, Ala. She married the Rev. Dr. J. L. Thompson in 1890 at Montgomery, where she lived at the time with her brother. Dr. Thompson was then pastor of the Clayton Street Baptist church of Montgomery. Afterwards they removed to Lafayette where Dr. Thomp- son was pastor of the First Baptist church of that town. Last year Dr. Thompson accepted the call of the First church here.
 The Rev, Dr. Thomas conducted the funeral services at the home of MT. Kent where the Thompsons have been making their home for the past few months.
 The remains were carried to Montgom- cry this afternoon where the interment will take place tomorrow afternoon.
 The Bessemer rolling mill started up this morning after having been idle for some time for repairs.
 All the churches of Bessemer will meet In mass meeting next Sunday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock at the First Methodist church, when they will be addressed by Judge Joseph Carthel, secretary of the Alabama Sunday school workers.
 The Rev J. L. Britain, pastor of the First Methodist church Is expecting to begin a series of meetings in the early part of October. He will be assisted by some of the most able divines In the con- ference.
 Today was an off day in the Police court. which was remarkable. taking in consideration that yesterday was holi- day.
 All the pay days of Bessemer will oc- cur this week and the merchants are looking for busy week.
 A. Brown is going to establish branch store at Aberdeen, Miss on the 10th of this month. The branch store will be managed by M. l.. Shatzn of this place.
 Social and Personal.
 Claud Guthrie of Kentucky is in the city.
 Mir. Lacy Edmonson of the firm of Ed monson & Co.,, has returned home after spending weeks vacation at Glenn's Springs
 W. E. Barnes of John, Ala, is stop ping at the Grand
 R. T. Pitchard of Gate City, formerly superintendent of the rolling mills at this place, Is in town today shaking hands with his friends.
 Flex l. Tarrant of Birmingham is in Bessemer today.
 City Clerk w. F. Potter left today for Montgomery, where he goes in the inter- est of the city.
 O. Cross of Fossil and W. F. Barnes of John, Ala, are registered at the Grand.
 J. F. Kimberly of Kimberly is in the city on business.
 w. F. Nolan has gone to Atlantic City to attend a convention of fire chiefs.
 James Hard, one of the oldest and best known citizens or Bessemer, rendered dinner to a number of prominent cit- zens last night at his home on Second avenue. the occasion being the 6Oth an- niversary of his citizenship in Bessemer.
 Jim Martin is visiting Ashville this week.
 Willard Hawthorne has returned from trip to Blounts Springs.
 Mrs. w. H. Judson, Miss Lulu Judson and Miss Verden has returned from protracted visit to Blound Springs.