The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
CITY ITEMS.

CITY ITEMS.
 At First Presbyterian-Rev. J. E. Hixon will occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church this morn ing.
 Freight Depots Closed-It is an nounced that all of the freight depots of the city will be closed tomorrow in observance of Labor Day.
 Services at St. Anderw's-In the ab- sence of the rector, there will be lay reading at the morning service at St. Andrews church at II o'clock. There will be no evening service.
 Clark Leaves for Northwest-E. L. Clark will leave tomorrow night for tn @ northwest, where he will settle perma- nently in either Portland or Seattle. MT. Clark has host of friends in Bir- mingham who regret to see him leave the Magic City
 Aldermen to Parade-Acting Mayor Gregg has requested that all members of the Board of Aldermen meet at the city hall at 9:45 o'clock tomorrow morn ing, where carriages will be in waiting to take them to Capitol park. At Capf- tol park they will form part of the Labor Day parade.
 Services at St. Mary's-The Rev. w. N. Claybrook, rector of St. Mary's- on = the-Highlands, has returned from Huntsville and will conduct services at the church today. There will be holy communion at Il o'clock this morning and evening prayer at o'clock this afternoon.
 rT1r- class of the First Baptist church will meet in executive session at 9:3O o'clock this morning at the church and elect officers for the ensuing term. After this and other business that may come up for consideration has been disposed of the topic for the day will be discussed.
 Contract Awarded-C. E. Leonard, general superintendent for c. D. Smith & Co.,, 901 Brown-Marx building, has been notified that this firm has been awarded a contract by the Santa Fe Railroad company to build 90 miles of roadway in southern California be- tween the Colorado river and Bengal, Cal.
 Music at St. Mary's-Music in the choir of St. Mary's- on- tn e. Hi ighlands will be resumed today Mrs. Edna Gockel-Cussen, organist and choir di- rector, will have as her solo quartet during tho season the following: Mrs. Chandler, soprano Miss Nunnally. alto; MT. OHare, tenor, and Mr. Heflin, bass. She will also have Q picked chorus.
 Receives Paraiytic Stroke-I Epstein of 1614 Sixth avenue. was stricken with paralysis early last night while passing the corner of Fourth avenue and Eigh- teenth street. He was rushed to the Hillman hospital in an ambulance of the Mewbourne & Spain Undertaking Co, where he was found to be in a critical condition. He is of advanced age which 1t is feared will count greatly against him.
 Rev. Moore Returns-Rev. A. R. Moore, pastor of the First Christian church, has returned to the city after a two and a half months vacation. Much of his time was spent at East Brook Springs, Tenn, and he returns to his work restored to his normal health and strength. He will preach at both services today, and as this is his first service in quite awhile no doubt there will be a large attendance of members and, friends. The morning subject will be How God Draws Men"
 New Printing COmpany-Articles of incorporation for the Standard Printing company a new corporation, were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court. The company proposes to con- duct 6 general printing and 1itho- graphing business, with offices in Bir- mingham. The authorized capital is $3O00 and the company will begin bus ness with $2200 paid in. The officers and incorporators are George M. Webb, president; c. w. Yancey, vice president; George M. Webb, secretary and treas urer.
 Dr. Cunningham to speak-Dr. R. M Cunningham will read a paper before the Jefferson County Medical associa tion at the meeting tomorrow night at the city hall on The Effects of Alcohol On the Human System.' pr. Cunningham has recently returned from Baltimore, where he attended series of surgical clinics at the Johns Hopkins hospital. During the prOhibi- ton campaign pr. Cunningham made several able speeches on the above sub feet, and it is thought he will add new ideas as result of his visit to Balti- more.
 puackweIder to Take Charge-The Rev. w. M. Blackwelder. who comes from Greenville, will assume charge of the West End Baptist church this morning. At the evening service the Methodists and Presbyterians will join the Baptists In welcoming the new pas tor. The following programme will be rendered: organ prelude; anthem, choir; prayer, Rev. MT. Batson; hymn, Joy to the World" choir; welcome address in behalf of West End Rev. pr. Brit tain; hymn, choir; welcome address in \ behalf of churches Rev. pr. Merrill; 0olo, Mir. Blocker Williamson; response to welcome addresses. pastor; offertory; eolo. Mrs. Marie Kern Mullen; benedic- tlon.