The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
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 intruder
THE LYRIAN CONCERT
Splendid Preliminary Given Yester- day Afternoon for Children and Big Event Occurs Tonight.
 Other Ensley News

Thursday morning about 2:30 o'clock Mrs. John Durr who lives at Sixteenth street between Avenues E and was awakened by noise at the window of the dining room. Securing her hus- bands revolver, MT. Durr being at work at the steel plant, and carrying her baby In her arms. she approached the room and saw the outlines of a mar attempting to force an entrance. With out moments hesitation she fired at the man, who disappeared in the dark ness.
 Mrs. Durr fired five times at the re- treating figure. reserving one shot, how ever, in case of a personal attack. The shooting aroused the neighborhood and search was made for the culprit, but he had completely disappeared. The police were notified and Capt. M J. Don- lin was quickly on the scene. The foot prints of the man were plainly to be seen and he 'had succeeded in forcing the window catch.
 Mrs. Durr was much cCmplimented for her coura geous and seffectual action in protecting her home. a
 Lyrian Club Concert Tonight
 A splendid performance was given yesterday afternoon by the Lyrisn Mu- sic club at the auditorium of the Ensley high school The work of the solist, Mrs. c. Lum Cole, and MT. H. J. Posner, was especially good, while the large chorus of nearly 100 voices showed care- full training and rendered their several parts admirably.
 The cantata, "The Wreck of the Hesperus," which is the concluding part of the, programme, was very pleasing. the chorus work spirited, and the solos splendidly rendered.
 The concert will be given tonight at the high school, the performance to gramme worked out.
 Ensley Team Beats Bessemer
 The rail mill baseball team played a game with Bessemer yesterday afternoon on the diamond of the Bessemer Athletic club and won out by a score of 10 to 1. The boys played great game. The feature was probably the pitching of Davis for the rail millers, who until the seventh inning did not yield hit. The battery for the rail mill was Davis and Wells.
 Death of Mrs. Jacobs
 Mrs. Charles H. Jacobs died yester- day at Il 80 o'clock at the family res idence, 409 Twenty-fifth street, after sey- eraI weeks sickness of pneumonia. Her mother, Mrs. J. E. Caruthers of West Point, Miss, and her mother-in-law. Mrs. To- AIe .<f present at the time of her death. The remains will be shipped today to West Point, Miss, for interment. The deceased had many warm personal friends here, who were shocked to learn of her death. and who yextend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
 Bridge Party
 Miss Agnes McDowell entertained at bridge yesterday at her home on Ensley Highlands The beautiful residence was lavishly decorated in green and white. The color scheme was also carried out in the refreshments.
 Six tables were used by the guests and after the games were concluded a de- Hclous ice course was served by the hostess.
 Miss McDowell was assisted bv her mother, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell, and Miss Bessie Morrison.
 ~ Personals
 Miss Rossie Christian is the guest of Miss Annie Averyt on Avenue r.
 s. B. Gaston of Hefiin is the guest of his son, pr. A. L. Gaston. MT. Gaston has been attending the good roads con vention.
 Mrs. Bell, mother of B. B. Bell, is visit ing relatives in the city