The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
SHADY SIDE SELLS
FOR A GOOD PRICE
Walker Percy and Others Pay
$4,000
OTHER SMALLER DEALS
Superintendent Thomas r. Walker Re-
turns From Harvard University
Where He Took a Special
Summer Course.

| Ensley, August 18.--(Special.)-J NJ
Perkins and other real estate men Of Ems
ley sold the Shady Side Land company's
property between owenton and Tuxedo to-
day for $4,000. The deal is one of the
largest in Ensley for several years, and
is very significant of the great faith that
exists in Ensley property
The purchasers are Walker Percy,
Frank A. Barr and Capt. ]. w. Baker.
This property was purchased a few
months ago by J. M. Perkins and B. R.
Pegram for $4,000. Some street and side
walk improvements have been made, and
the tract plotted for residence purposes
1t is considered one of the choicest resi-
dence sections In the Birmingham dis
trict.
Another Deal.
Another deal of Importance was the
edo park yesterday to Frank Nelson and
Leo Steiner of Birmingham.
The price for this tract was 10000. The
sale was made by j. M. Perkins and B. r.
Pegram It is said that this property will
be improved at once and 1t is limited that
possibly some Industrial plant may be
located here
Many smaller deals are being closed
every day by the local dealers and tho
| tone s strong.
Professor Walker Returns.
| Prof. T. r. Walker, superintendent Of
the Ensley public schools, returned from
Harvard university today, where he took
special course in English and other
| higher studies.
| He reports a very pleasant trip and
much success in his educational work.
Professor Walker will begin prepara-
lions at once for the opening of the
schools September 10. Additions to two of
the public school buildings are being
pushed as rapidly as possible and will be
| in readiness for the opening
Mrs Walker and children, who have
been spending some time with relatives
in Sumter county are expected to return
home in a few days. After their return
Professor and Mrs. Walker will make
their home In Ensley instead of Wylam,
| as heretofore
At Ensley Churches.
| The Rev. ]. S. Parks of Decatur will
| preach at the First Presbyterian church
| tomorrow morning and again tomorrow
night. The pastor, the Rev. J. w. Orr.
is spending his vacation at Lewisburg,
| Tenn.
The usual services will be conducted
at the other local churches by the resi-
| dent pastors.
| ]. s. Bridges of the Birmingham Young
| Mems Christian association will instruct
the Joy Bearers Sunday school class of
| the Cumberland Presbyterian church to-
| morrow morning.
Burlals Today.
| The remains of Edward Brinker, the
| engineer who was killed by the explosion
| of a locomotive of the Birmingham
| Southern railroad In this city yesterday,
was carried to Dixon, Tenn, tonight for
| burial The body was accompanied by
an escort OF the brotherhood 10 when
he belonged.
| The body of Claude White, the fireman
killed at the same time, was carried to
| Vance, Ala, where the funeral will be
| conducted tomorrow.
Both men had many friends in Ensley
and their untimely death was a shock to
the entire community.
Notes and Personals.
| j. Y Lowry has returned from a bust
| ness trip to Cullman He reports that
| crops In that section of the state are the
best for years.
| The usual Sunday school service will
| be held at St. Johns Episcopal church
tomorrow morning. The Rev. j. J. d.
| Hall will preach tomorrow night.
| DR.. and Mrs. J. f. Robbins entertained
last evening in honor OF their guest, Miss
/ Eberhart
Miss Jerome Rogers has returned from
| a few days visit at Speigreis, Ala.
Felix D. Fuller. Jr., is now employed
| with Broda Bros
T. f. West has returned from Few
DAYS visit In Mississippi
walker G. Murray have sold their