The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
BESSEMER WORKING HARD FOR COLLEGE Canvass for SynodicaI School Vigorously Begun. BANK IS NEARLY FINISHED All the Plants Are Running and People Are Pleased By the Air of
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BANK IS NEARLY FINISHED

Bessemer, February 10.-(Special.)-All of Bessemer is interested in the city se- curing the Synodieal college for men. The committee canvassing for the institution is pushing the matter vigorously. The committee is composed of the following | representative citizens of Bessemer: George H. Stevenson, " w Hollings- worth. R. F. Smith. J. J. Sullivan. pr. E. F. Lacy, w. F. Nolan. Sam Loskvits. w. H. Dennis.
 The committee began work last Mon day and will push the matter actively un- til the college is assured The citizens, Irrespective of denomination. are pulling for the new institution. It is argued that it will greatly add to the population of the Marvel City. Between 200 and 300 young men, it is claimed. will attend the college.
 New ank Nearly Finished.
 The new Bessemer National bank build- ing that is being erected on Nineteenth street, between Second and Third ave- nues, is drawing near to completion. The structure is being constructed of pressed brick, trimmed in stone. and will be one of the most imposing in the city when completed. The first story will be occupied by the Bessemer National bank The pres ent location of the bank is at the corner of Nineteenth street and First avenue and although it is a large building it is altogether inadequate for the fast grow ing business of the institution.
 Industries Are Busy.
 The second story of the new building will be used for office purposes It will contain some of the most desirable of flee rooms in the city. The third story is being elegantly furnished for the Besse- mer Elks. When finished the jolly Ellss will have one of the handsomest and most up-todate halls in the country. In addi- tion to the hall the Elks will have a first class cafe and lunch department.
 The furnaces, rolling mills and mines of the Bessemer district are running on full time. The industrious air of the Marvel City Is most gratifying at the present time. At the rolling mills the plate mill is running as usual, and the bar mill Is running on double time All the mines are making good records.
 Did Not Call Pastor.
 At the regular weekly prayer meeting of the First Baptist church tonight no pastor was called to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of the Rev. pr. D. l.. Thompson. as was anticipated. The question, it is stated, did not come up and will not under the regular meeting of the church conference.
 Entertainment Given Tonight.
 The Rudisil Concert company, one of the best musical troupes in the country. will appear tomorrow night at Library hall under the auspices of the Chambers McAdory chapter Daughters of Confed- eracy. A number of tickets have already been sold and the performance promises to be largely attended.
 Purchases Partners Interest.
 Alex s. Carrel or the Carrel Jewelry company has purchased the interest of his former partners E. l.. Read and Robert Mngea and will in the furture conduct the business at the same stand, the Ed mundson Drug company corner of Nine teenth street and Second avenue.