The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
Local Items

in the city court today the jury re- turned a verdict Of s25 judgment in 1 the case of Frank Gardner vs Nick 1 Fielding for personal injuries sustained I in an assault and battery affray The suit of the Kennedy Furniture company against J. B. Tinker over disputed ac- count was settled by a verdict of s22 for the plaintiff.
 dark Kidnapping case was brought to light this morning by Detective Childress when he found the little. ne- gro boy. stolen from Josie Ray, ne- gro woman hidden but not held for ransom in a cabin at .Ionesboro Ma than Billings committed the theft last night as well as carrying along a DOT ton of the clothes belonging to Josie and notified her that the boy had been spirited away to Selma. So the broker hearted mother applied to the police for aid. Billings was jailed for larceny and the child recovered by noon today
 The preliminary trial of Detective Lynch, charged with mayhem by Newt Clements, former member of the po- lice force, was called this morning in the office of Justice of Peace Tillman. The defendant waived the preliminary and was bound over to the fall session Of the grand jury under a S200 bond.
 The strongest lineup the rival teams can assemble will be the features of the game between Bessemer and the Open Hearth nine of the Ensley league to be played here Friday afternoon Davis, the invincible will sling for the locals and Trotter will be one of tte batteries. Nelson Is expected to pitch for the Ensey downers. Rumors are not only adrift but statement made by Manager Hines today strength- ened the belief that Bessemer win eventually belong to the Ensley league as well as the City league
 A contest that will reward the fans Is scheduled for tomorrow's slaughter and ladies day will be observed A special car of Ensley rooters will be imported and no doubt several special cars will be necessary to carry out the Bessemer constituents and enthu- siasts.
 The revival services to be conducted by the Rev. L. F Parrish at the Jones' boro Methodist church for the next 10 days began last night under successful auspices. The Rev. l.. F. Stansel who will be the special minister and assist | ant to the resident pastor during these services, delivered a splendid sermon on The Conversion of Saul" Dr. Stansel Is stationed at Sheffield in the Florence district, and was host for Dr. Parrish several weeks ago. when he held a re- vival at his own church.
 The hours of services are 10 o'clock in the morning and 7:45 o'clock in the evening. The text for Friday morning will be Prayer" and the general public Is cordially invited to attend
 Miss Elizabeth, the viVacious little daughter of pr. and Mrs. G. R. Lewis entertained informally at her home this afternoon in celebration of her fifth birth day. The guests were limited to her neighborhood playmates and the after noon was spent in playing games on the lawn. birthday cake was the cen ter of juvenile admiration in the dining room and delightful refreshments of ices and cakes were served the little people.
 Announcements
 The last of the series of 15 games played by the Neighborhood Bridge club was played at the home of pr. and Mrs. w D. Taylor with Mrs. w. D. Taylor and Charles Rodenburg as joint hostess The prizes which are awarded at the end of the season, consisted of a first. which was won by James Houston; a second, which was awarded Gardner Goodwin: a third. won by Mrs. Cora Hanby; con solation, Mrs Lacey Edmundson A de- i lightful buffet luncheon was served at the conclusion of the game. commit 1 tee consisting of Mrs. J. w. Carter, Mrs l w. D. Taylor and James Houston was appointed to purchase the prizes The Matrons' club will be entertained | by Mrs. George Waller at her home Fri | day afternoon.
 Thomas H Holt encampment No 30 | Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet Friday night.
 | Knights of Modern Maccabees No. 1463
 will meet Friday night.
 Mrs. w. J. May will be at home Sat urday afternoon from to ' clock to her l friends in honor of Ter sister. Mrs. II.
 E. Kelley of Rome, Ga | Personals
 Dr. Miles A. Watkins left yesterday for ! Faunsdalc to spend q few days
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