The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-02

The wholesale house of j. A. Simpson
ON Third avenue and Twenty-first street
was entered by thieves last night and
large quantity of flour stolen. Entrance
was gained by breaking a window The
robbery was reported to police headquar-
ters and detectives are at work on the
case.
Joe Hobson, the man who is alleged to
have worked several of the merchants
week or two ago for large quantity
of goods, was admitted to bail in each
case In the court of Justice of the Peace
Percy Benton. He made bond but as
soon as he was freed he was served with
warrant, by Deputy Sheriff Monroe
Parker, charging the theft OF horse
and buggy from c. P. Parsons. The
horse and buggy was taken in Septem-
ber. the horse being returned several
days later. The buggy was found by
deputies Sunday in Bibb county when
1t is alleged to have been sold by the
accused. He was allowed bond for his
appearance in this case
The Woman's MISSIONARY society of the
First Methodist church held its regular
business meeting this afternoon at the
church. Plans We're discussed for the
serving of meals on Saturday, December
Is, for the purpose of raising the money
for their pledge to foreign missions.
The following officers We're elected for
the ensuing year: Mrs. Alice Johnson,
president Mrs. Patton, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. ]. F. Studivant third vice
president Mrs. Hayes, fourth vice presi-
dent; Mrs. r. A. Mickle, recording secre-
tary Mrs. w. B. Rue, corresponding sec
retary; Mrs A. A. Persons, treasurer of
the home department.; Mrs. G. G. Neal,
trao 80 f1r T..
r. V. Lee, press superintendent.
The Rev. j. A. j. Block. the new minis
ter at the Jonesboro Methodist church,
has arrived and taken up his duties His
family arrived today and received a cor
dial welcome from the members of his
congregation.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Baptist church held an interesting mis-
sion meeting this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Gwylym Herbert on Sixth
avenue. The lesson for the day was
China and Mrs. w. E. Surratt was the
leader Several interesting papers were
read and a number of excellent talks
made. Mrs. P. M. Mathews was elected
president to fill the vacancy made by the
resignation of Mrs. Milton Brooks. At
the conclusion of the programme tea and
sandwiches were served
Harry Firstbrook, of the Bessemer Gas
company, has gone to Philadelphia to
attend the National Gas Companies asso-
ciation. which will be in session for the
week in that city.
Mrs. It. +. Robinson will entertain the
Bessen1er Chapter United Daughters of
the Confederacy at its regular monthly
meeting tomorrow afternoon at Q o'clock.
Gardner #. GOODWIN OF this city has
accepted an invitation to deliver the ad-
dress at the Elks' memorial services to
be held In Tuscaloosa next Sunday. 10
will be accompanied by Mrs. Goodwin.
Newt Clements, the 6-ysar-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Newt Clements accidentally
shot himself In the thigh carly today
with pistol he had picked up in the
room. The wound though very painful
IL not considered dangerous
On December 2s the annual entertain
ment Of the Forty-Two club will be given
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William H ;
II. Judson. A very attractive programme
has been arranged by the club. and the
affair promises to be one of the most
delightful entertainments of tho holiday
season