The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
GRIFFITH BOUND
OVER ON CHARGE
Given Preliminary for Killing
Mrs. Lavie
ENSLEY HAS HAD GOOD YEAR
Business Men Are Looking Forward to
Renewed Prosperity for 1eoe-Per-
sona and General News Of
the Steel City.
.ENSLEY HAS HAD GOOD YEAR
Bv C., n. MANDY.

BY C. n. MANDY.
Ensley December S1.-(Special.)-The
preliminary trial of ]. w. Griffith, who is
| charged with the murder of Mrs. Mary
Layie at the Steel City hotel on Christ
mas day, was held this morning before
Judge C. F. Camp of the inferior court
The state was represented by Assistant
Solicitor Frank Catalan, and the defend
ant was represented by d. B. Anderson.
The defendant entered plea OF SELL
defense. The case attracted much atten-
ton, and the court room was crowded
when the case was called. A number of
witnesses testified about the circum-
stances connected with the affair, but
none of them witnessed the crime.
The court considered the testimony suf-
| fieent to bind the defendant over to
await the action of the grand jury on a
charge of murder Griffith was taken to
the county jail.
He claimed he shot the woman in the
defense of his own life. He was cut twice
on the neck with a knife, though not
seriously He has almost recovered from
his wounds. The states contention Is
that the wounds were self-infiicted.
Bright Prospects for New Year.
With the blowing of steam whistles and
the changing of bells the new year was
ushered in.
The past year has been a momentous
one for Ensley, and fraught with many
incidents. While business has been some
what depressed, Ensley has Jared much
better than other industrial towns. The
! plants here have been running all the
year. with the exception of the Southern
Steel company. Many extensive repairs
have been made around the several plants
and much new work has been con-
structed.
| Many additions have been made to the
steel plant and new machinery has been
installed. There has been all during the
| year a steady demand for real estate
and many deals have been made. New
| stores and dwelling houses have been
erected, many of them handsome build
| ings.
The city has made much progress. many
new and permanent improvements having
been made. On the whole, the past year
has been very satisfactory from a bust
ness standpoint With feeling OF con-
| fidence that the new year will bring re-
newed activity in industrial circles, the
business men of Ensey are looking for
| ward to a prosperous new year.
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.
Ensley lodge No. 165, l. o. o. F., met
last night in regular session, ]. H. Will
lams. N. G., presiding. The following
| officers were elected for the ensuing
term: c. E. Lind, noble grand; Waiter
Vaughn, vice grand; w. T. Hutto, record
ing secretary; ]. M. Harrell, financial sec
rotary; w. H. Conant, treasurer; trustees,
j. M. Bensinger, j. H. Toilet, A. H. Sig
/ mon; representatives to grand lodge, Il.
]. Owens, w. H. Conant, j. M. Bensinger.
Gard Club Organized.
number of ladies met yesterday at
! the home of Mrs. F. B. Dodge and or
ganized an afternoon card club. The CLUB
will meet weekly, and the first meeting
will be held Friday at the home OF Mrs
j. H. Jones'
Mrs. Dodge entertained the ladies de-
| lightfully, refreshments being served. The
following were elected members: Mrs
Henry Broda, Mrs. John H. Jones, Mrs.
John Y. Brooks, Mrs. William Noel Wood
Mrs William r. Conwell, Mrs. Orville
Manstellar Mrs. Charles w. Blackington,
Mrs Henry Keller, Mrs. Joe Shell, Mrs.
House. Mrs. r. A. Cohn, Mrs. John Sui
livan. Mrs. Conrad Wall. Mrs. Louis Be-
zena Mrs. Van e. Oil, Mrs. T. d. Jack
son and Mrs. Frederick B. Dodge.
Personal and General.
The funeral of John Alley, the young
man who was killed Tuesday in No.
mine, took place this morning from the
| Tuxedo Baptist church. The Rev. Jesse
| fairfield conducted the services. Inter-
ment was made at Oakland cemetery.
There will be services at st. Anthony
| church Friday The services will be like
those Sunday and at the same hours
a. m. and 1890 a. m.
, Mrs w. p. Morson of Nashville, Tenn,
who was called here by the tragic death
of her sister, Mrs Lavie, will return to
her home Saturday. She desires to ex-
press her thanks for the many kindnesses
extended by the people of Ensley in her
bereavement.
Mrs. Martin Grunden of Steelton, Pa.
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George
| Hutchinson.
Mrs F. D. Macarthur and family are
visiting Mrs. F. M Slye.
w. A. Stewart of Talladega is visiting
Judge and Mrs. c. F. Camp on Avenue
and Twenty-tliird street.
DR.. W. II. Mann left tonight for We
tumpka on a visit to relatives.
The Rev. G. T. Harmon of Williamson
S. c., is the guest of his daughter, Mrs
S. G. Stokes. DIR. Harmon will preach
at the II o'clock service Sunday at the
Methodist church.
Misses Lula and Rose Mae Bush of South
Carolina are visiting their cousin, Mis-:
Julia Mae Rose.
| BILOXI Had Iona Wet Spell.