The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-14
ENSLEY VISITED
BY A HEAVY RAIN
Water Stands in Many Resi-
denceS Doing Damage
WELL KNOWN MAN DIES
Father of Clark c. johnson of Ensley.
Prison Association at Pratt Mines
Elects New officers-An
Unique Organization.

Ensley, August Especial -Ensley
had one of the flercest electric and rain
storms this afternoon that has been wit
messed in this city for many years. While
no serious damage has been reported from
the lightning and wind the downpour of
rain was immense and property in the sec
ton was damaged to some extent
The streets of the city were flooded for
several hours and several small cottages
in the low sections were floating at times.
The country about Rising on the South
Ensley car line was inundated in some
places, and water stood in many houses,
damaging furniture and causing great in
convenience to the occupants. Some small
cottages were moved from their founda-
lions. A greater flood of water has not
been seen in this section for years.
Mr.. johnson Dies.
A letter received this mornng from
Clark c. Johnson assistant cashier of the
Bank of Ensley. states that his father is
dead at his home at Festus, Mo.
Mr.. Johnson has been i'll for some time
and young Mr.. johnson went to his faith
er's bedside about ten days ago. 1t was
thought that he was improving last week
after an operation had been performed in
hospital at st. Louis, and many people
of Ensley regret that he did not recover,
as was hoped at one time he would.
The elder Mr.. Johnson has visited in
Ensley several times and had many
friends here
Officers Elected.
The Prisoners association, organized
some months ago by the inmates of No.
10 prison at Pratt (mines, elected officers
at It's last meeting, few days ago, as
follows: John Brewer, presidents Tom
Nevells, vice president Joe Billiard, Sec
rotary; Tom Garrett, treasurer
Constitution and bylaws have been
adopted by the association which display
great intelligence and parliamentary
training in the members. The association
is the first of the kind to be organized
in the United States and has attracted a
great deal of attention in all prisons where
attention has been brought to the organi-
zation The officers of the association
have corresponded with other prisons and
have received many inquiries about the
plans and object of the association. 1t is
understood that other associations of the
kind will be formed in other prisons.
The members of the association at Pratt
mines are deriving a great deal of pleasure
and benefit from the work. and their meet
ings are really interesting.
Notes and Personals.
Relatives of Dyer Mcdaniel living in
this city have received notice of his death
at Denver, Col Mr.. Mcdaniel was well
known in Ensley. The body is being
brought to Alabama and will probably be
inferred at Trussville tomorrow or next
day.
The City Council will meet in regular
session Thursday night and several mat
tiers of Importance will come up for con-
sideration. One of the most important
matters coming up is an ordinance now
being prepared providing for bond cleo
ton for the benefit of schools and the
sewer system.
The Ensley Elks met in regular session
at their hall on Avenue tonight.
Miss Emma Anderson of Gadsden Is
spending a few days with her niece, Mrs.
John J. Walker, in this city.
Crawford Perkins has returned from a
few weeks trip to Colorado.
The Rev. J. H. Longcrier and family
have gone to Jasper, where they will
spend a few days with relatives.
Mrs. Louis johnson of Plantersville,
Ala, is spending a few days with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs d. ii. Dunlap, in
Ensley.
Mrs. ]. II. Perkins and children have
gone to Irondale, where they will visit
the formers aunt. Mrs. James White. for
a few days. They will also visit relatives
at Trussville and Wayerly before return
ing home.
Mrs W. r. Stewart and children, who
have been spending some time with rela-
tives at Louisville are expected home in d
few days.
Miss Myrtle Francis is spending two
weeks with relatives and friends In Mis-
sissppi.
Mrs. P. L. Day and children have gone
to Cleveland, o., for a few weeks visit.
They will also visit in New York before
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