The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
JONESBORO SCHOOL STILL UNSETTLED
  Was Closed Some Days Ago by
 the Trustees OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Bessemer Lodges, Knights of Pythias, Hold Interesting Meetines-The Rev. R. s. Gavin's Health
 Is Improving.

Bessemer December 29.-(Special.) )-No announcement has yet been made as to when the Jonesboro school will be re-op- ened. It will be remembered that the school was closed indefinitely for the ho- idays about two weeks ago by the district trustees at the request of the principal, Prof. J. B. Harrison. who complained, it is understood, of some trouble between himself and assistant.
 Ii is rumored on the streets of Besse- mer that the school will not reopen this term, and there are other rumors that one or two resignatons are expected within a few days. The patrons of the school are said to be very much dssatis- fled with the condition of affairs, and 1t is possible that they will call a public meet ing early In January to investigate the troubles and make an effort to adjust the differences.
 The public school at Jonesboro has been one of the best and most largely attended in the county and those interested in the welfare of the school regret the trouble that has kept the town in hot water for Inc past several months.
 No one connected with the school seems to know what steps will be taken or when the school will be reopened
 Officers Elected.
 Myrtle and Linton, the two local lodges, Knights of FNthias, met last night and elected officers for the ensuing term.
 Following are the officers elected by Linton lodge
 P. N. Simmons, chancellor commander; pr. K. P. MeTyeire, vice chancellor; Wal ter L. Rush, prelate; Samuel Stein' keep CT of records and seal and master or finance; E. NJ Owens master of exche- quer; w. W. Kennedy, master at arms; 10. R. Fountain master of work; J. w. N. Thomas, inner guard; Joseph P. H. Civ ems, outer guard; P. N. Simmons, repre- sentative to the grand lodge; Judge B. Gay Jones, ". A. Simmons and T. A. Moore. trustees.
 Following are the officers elected by Myrtle lodge:
 George Cough, chancellor commanders; F. l.. Thornburgh. vice chancellor, Will liam Harding. prelate; G. H. Stevenson. keeper of records and seal and master of finance; W. D. Lanier, master Of ex- cheauer. c. F. Aired. master at arms; George Cough, representative to grand ledge: Dr G. D. Waller alternate. The new officers will be installed at the next regular meeting of the respective lodges.
 Notes and PerSonalS.
 Mrs. c. l.. NanTrump has gone to Washington. where she will spend some time visiting relatives and friends. The maay friends of the Rev. R. $. Gavin pastor of the First Baptist church in this city, learn with pleasure that he is rapidly improving at Touro infirmary at New Orleaus where he went some time ago for treatment for a hip disease. MT. Gavin writes that he will likely be cured Withcu. an operation.
 Monday will be moving day in Bes- semer, ard many of the business firms of the city will change locations Miss Lucy McAdory, who has been vis- iting friends at Tuscaloosa for several days, returned home today. Miss Ora Hutchinson of Atlanta Is the guest of her sister, Mrs Leon Avery. The remains of Sam Carr, who was killed at Dolomite few days ago by railroad train, were carried to Tennes- see for interment yesterday