The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
FOR NEW MINISTER
COMMITTEE NAMED FOR DIR. LIT
 TILES SUCCESSOR.
CeInrnftfee VIII Begin its Work at OBee--seImn Y. N. c. A. Ffnds That Its Dues Are TOO
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Selma. July 22. A committee from the membership of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church has been appointed by the session of the church, to conduct a correspon- dence and to gather facts in regard to an available pastor for the church. This committee will begin It's work at once and the members of the congre- gation of the church are in hopes that the committee win soon be able to secure an able minister for the pulpit which has been made vacant by Dr. A. A. Little accepting the call of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
 The committee appointed by the board of sessions and which will con- duct the correspondence is composed as follows: A. c. Parrish, c. w. Hoop CT and R. H. Agee. elders; pr. W. W. Harper and D. A. Kennedy. deacons; Dr. F, c. DuBose and P. B. Harrell from the membership,
 Under the form of government of the Presbyterian Church the congrega- tion at large only can call a minister, not even the. sessions can extend a call. The committee appointed Is an excel lent one and 1t is probable that after they hear of one or more desirable and available ministers they will send a subcommittee composed of one or more members of the congregation to hear them and the full committee will then probably report for the action of the congregation.
 Dues May Be Raised.
 At meeting of the Young Mems Christian Association which was held in the auditorium, the question con sidering the charge of a higher rate for the unlimited membership, which Is $7 at present The members of the a of ttA nous in their vote for a s10 member ship fee.
 After investigation 1t has been found that the Selma Association is giving it's members as much and in some cases more than other associations charging y10 and sI2 year. The increase work that the association is doing along with the improvements made recently, means an increase budget which will be largely met by the additional fees. A final vote will be taken on the oues- ton at the next quarterly meeting end 1T the motion to increase the fee is passed the same will become effective October 1. 1908.
 4 Barn Bprned.
 A barn in the rear of the premises or the residence of Mir. John M. Sey- nour on First Avenue was destroyed by fire last night about 1:30 o'ctocIx How the fire originated is not known. In the barn there was great quantity or hay as well as several vehicles and sets of harness. The loss is estimated to be about $500. The fire departnent made good run to the scene of inc blaze and by good work saved the resi- dences in that part of the city from catching fire.
 Several Cases Tried.
 Four cases were called at tha .a~. sion of Police Court this morning which was presided over by Aettnr Mayor Clay. A conviction resulted in each of the cases and fines to the amount of $50 were assessed.
 pan Childers. negro. was charged with assault and battery. The negro was arrested by Chief Walters and tried to fight that oficer after he had been pulled. He was fined e2B and cost.
 Ben Franklin. a negro. was arrastad on the charge of vagrancy, but 1t was proven that he was supported by kis parents and the vagrahcy charge was dismissed. hut 1t was proven that he had been guilty of .disorderly conduct and was fined $10 and cost. West Morrison. negro, also an. swered to the vagrancy charge IL was proven that West Morrison would not work under any circumstances. Al fine of $1o and cost was assessed against HILL
 Tom Jones. a negro, was tried for petit larceny. He took a few pieces of lumber from the Schuh Miller Mills few days ago. He was lined S5 and cost.
 A Wntermelon Cutting.
 Miss Helen Hunter informally en. tertained a few friends at a water melon cutting Tuesday evening in compliment to her guest. Miss Cum ningham of Marion. The table was pretty with it's decorations of bright flowers and tempting fruits which were greatly enjoyed by the participants, Misses Huston. Cunningham, EIoise and Ernestine Smith. Messrs Bowie Smith. Riley, Rob Barnes and John LasIie.
 Social and PernonmI.
 Miss Gladys Steele will be host ess on Friday afternoon for the mem. bers of the Swastika Club.
 Mrs. Walter Huston, Mrs. NJ. s. Smith and Mrs. Ernest Lamar are spending today at Berlin with rela- lives.
 Miss Carrie Loeb of Montgomery is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Loeb at their home on Broad Street.
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