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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
DESSEMER'S HIGH
SCHOOL IS BOAST
OF THE ENTIRE CITY
Past Year Eclipsed All 9th
ers in Substantial Lines of
Progress and Coming
Year Promises Much

There IS no institution in Bessemer
that Is the source of more pride to it's
citizens thanlis the Bessemer high school,
which in the past year fairly eclipsed
and year in its history in substan tial
lines of progress. The enrolment was
as follows
Senior CLASS, twenty-rine, twenty-seven
Of whom received diplomas at the close
Of school; junior. twenty-eig'ht; ninth
grade, sixty-five; eighth, fifty-seven;
seventh, sixty-seven. Total, two hundred
and forty-six, and with those enrolled
from the grammar school department.
three hundred.
This was about one fifth of enrolment
of the Birmingham high school,, and one
half that of Mobile. A very creditable
showing for a city with a population of
fifteen thousand. Including the super
intendent and principal, there are thir-
teen Instructors, all of whose work is of
high sorder of merit and was heartily
endorsed by the high school inspector,
as well as others who inspected the in
stitution. Honest, clean-cut work is ex-
acted of both students and teachers at
all times and there are few fads and
fancies perceptble in the curriculum, and
in the methods of teaching. While the
graduates are able to enter uncondition-
ed any college in the country, the ef-
forts of those in charge Of the work was
to fit the students for useful and com
petent lives in this great Industrial
community.
Every effort is exerted to inculcate n
lefty state of morality in the high
school. The morals and the manners
of the students receive the most PAINS
taking care at the hands of the officials
of the school, Dishonest methods on
tests and examinations have been gradu-
ally eliminated and healthy public
sentiment has been created against cer-
tain practices that exist in many schools
throughout the country
Poiteness, courtesy, chivalrous consid-
Grafton of the rights of the school COM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
STORY OF SOME OF BEST
KNOWN BESSEMER CHURCHES

In The early history of Bessemer the
First Methodist church was organized,
the services being held in small
school house which has long since been
torn away. The First Methodist church
was erected some distance on the south
side of the city, which was later moved
to the corner of Arlington avenue and
Nineteenth street. which was "a more
central location and more convenient to
the entire membership of the church.
Until two years ago this building was
used.
1t was then torn away and the lot
exchanged for one on the opposite COR
ner of Arlington avenue which was
owned by DR.. 4. f. Robinson where
the erection of a magnificent stone
church was begun The outside of the
building has been completed as well
as the basement, where services are be-
ing held at present The interior will
be finished in a short time. The lot on
which the church is erected is 100x14G
feet and the new edifice practically
covers the entire space 1t will be
one of the most modern and up to-
date churches in the state and will in
clude a lecture room, dining room,
kitchen, men and women's parlors, pas
tors study, lavatories, choir room, stor-
age room, infant department. Sunday
school auditorium class rooms and the
main auditorium, with seating capac-
ity of about 1900. The membership of
the church is about 700. Three hundred
members have been received b. Rev. j.
f. Sturdivant during the four years of
his pastorate.
Rev. George Stoves. formerly of An
niston, is the present pastor of the
Bessemer church,, w. s. Welch is SUI
perintendent of the Sunday school,
which is in flourishing condition. The
Woman Missionary society, the Epworth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
HUEY FURNITURE
COMPANY'S PLANT

The L. J.. Huey Furniture company
is one of Bessemer's largest and most
prominent furniture stores and oeeu-
pies four stores on Third avenue be-
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets. Nine years ago II. L. Huey,
the proprietor, opened up small fur
niture house on Second avenue, busi-
ness growing rapidly until it was nee
essary to have larger quarters. lie
then moved into the building on Third
avenue, which he now occupies, as was
stated above. Mr.. Huey has spent the
greater part of his life In this district,
and was assistant postmaster at Bes-
semer under Clevelands administra-
ton, later being cashier of the Bes-
semer National bank
The Huey Furniture company is one
of the most up-to date furniture houses
in the state, handling only the best
goods on the market, which naturally
leads to high class trade. At pres
ent Mr. Huey is one of Bessemer's
aldermen from the Fifth ward and a
citizen whom Bessemer is glad TO
claim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
fulton DRUG CO.
HASOWN ICE PLANT


The Fulton Drug company is one of
tlge Oldest, largest and most prominent
drug. stores in the city. 1t was owned
by T. r. and Dave Fulton until March
1. when it was purchased by j. NJ. Mar
tin of Ensley, who has lived in this
district for IS years
On assuming charge Mr.. Martin in
stalled an ice plant for the purpose of
making ice to be used at his fountain.
The plant is on First alley between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth gtroetr n
has a 10 horse power motor which
makes 760' pounas OF ice every SIX
hours.
The plant has all modern equipment
and this is probably the only drug
store in this district that makes its
own ice. The drug store is known as
the ReXall store and is one of the best
known in the district. 1t is located on
the corner OF Second avenue and Nine
teenth street. Within short time
lunches will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14

1909, when the present handsome
church was erected on the coruor OF
Third avenue and Eighteenth street,
Rev. j. r. How presided as pastor
during the first year Of the church's 5
history. In March, 1889, Rev. II. w.
Finn was called to the pastcrate of
the church and continued in its serv
ice for / ? years. Rev e.. NJ. Craig was
called to serve the church in August,
1901, and was pastor until October, 1903.
Rev. r. c. Gilmore filled the vacancy
and continued i'll the work until May,
1908. On July 1, 1908, Rev. I. T. Swal-
low, the present pastor, accepted the
call of the congregation. The Sunday
school is well organized and also in
good working order The Foreign Mis-
sionary society. the Ladies' Aid and
the Young Peoples Christian En-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
N. B. Parker & Co.
Phone 1923
2051a 10Th St., Bessemer, Ala.
MIR. HI. C. NAYLOR
A Prominent Citizen of
New Orleans, La,
Writes a Bes-
semer Firm

W. n. Taylor & Co,
Bessemer Ala.
Gentlemen-I take much pleasure In
saying that your "Vega-Caln has done
for me all that you claimed it would
namely, taken the place of calomel
without any sickening effect whatso-
ever. | have had a great deal of ex-
perience with so-called vegetable sub
ton Is the best ever. 1t touches IN.
spot Very best wishes
II. c. NAYLOR
1922 st. Ann St, New Orleans, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
ELIZABETH DUNCAN
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
One of Bessemer's Hand
soonest and Most Complete
ly Equipped Buildings

The new S25. 600 Elizabeth Duncan Me-
mortal hospital located on Third ave
nue. between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets, is one of the handsomest brick
structures in Bessemer. 1t was erected
by local contractors, Rogers & Coston.
and is three stories high, the front be-
ing fashioned after the Corinthian mode
of architecture, its broad massive col
umns extending to the top
On entering the interior we find on the
first floor the office and reception rooms
with the colored ward in the rear. The
second floor is utilized for private rooms,
which were appropriately furnished by
friends and different organizations.
While on the third flood you find two
thoroughly equipped, modern operating.
rooms, nurses quarters and dining room
and kitchen. on the west side of the
building is a eapacious sun parlor. which
fills a much needed want.
Four years ago the old Robinson hos
pita was donated by DIR. T. f. Robinson
to the United Charities. an organization
cf noble women who realized the neces-
slty of an infirmary to meet the adequate
needs of our growing city, which Is sit
uated in the midst of an industrial com
munity. where accidents are daily oc-
curences. The board of directors, COM
posed of Mrs. E. II. Lopez, chairman; ;
Mrs. w. l.. Rush. Mrs. Il. Nj. Owens,
Mrs. Edgar Mitchell and Mrs. w. j. Long
together With the earnest cooperation of
the superintendent, Mrs Lucy Knox, not
only made the old hospital self-supporting
but was able TO bank $4,000 for the erec-
ton of the new building. Looking down
the dim isles of time we find new shin
giles glistening in the sunshine. and on
inquiry we find it is a new library which
was erected for the uplifting of humanity
by the Rev. and Mrs. Harvey Finn, the
latter of whom has since reached her
home in glory. As this pnildlng furnished
the most desirable stage in the city, many
entertainments Were given there. Later
this building was purchased by DR.. T.
f. Robinson. who converted it into the
Robinson hospital This structure for a
number of years fulfilled the need of the
city. but later becoming inadequate was
replaced by the good women with the
present handsome structure, the Elizabeth
Duncan Memorial hospital
On August l Miss Lucy Knox, the head
nurse for two years resigned. and was
succeeded by Miss Margaret Keene, who
has charge at present. The past year has
been the busiest and most successful in
the history of the institution. Day by
day it has grown in strength and power
until today it stands a monument to our
city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14

tral inspection of methods actually in
vogue in banks, department stores, mills
and the actual business world.
Two library societies foster the ability
OF the students in debating and declama-
ton, and give opportunities for practice
in parliamentary drill and the dramatic
arts. These societes-the live wires in
the school met on. alternate Mondays and
were open to the public.
The high school is in possession of a
very good library of reference books and
lighter literature. Constant use is made
by the students of the Carnegie library
and the kind and obliging librarian often
rendered them great assistance in their
research work. A convenient and ele-
CANT rest room has been provided partly
my the school improvement association
and partly by the funds raised by the
pupils.
The school is headed in the right d.
rection, but the goal is not far off, when
the Bessemer high school may be close
ly affiliated with, and responsive to the
seething and multitudinous interests of
this mighty district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14

church of Bessemer was organized IN
the Red mountain school house, with
the following nine members: Mr.. and
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17

Readers Of The World spend thei'
with advertisers In The World
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17

on the Wilhamsport pike and extend
ing back equal width 48O #. These
three properties an a part Of the Da
vid Unger property purchased by
Mary Kensel from Z. S. G. Pitzer and
II. II. Emmert special commissioners
and recorded in deed book No &c.
page 1856. For more complete de
scription see land record Of Berke
ley county These three properties
win be offered separately and then as
a whole and sod which ever is the
most advantageous.
No. lis a house and lot located or
the west side of the Martnsbnrg ano
WIliamsport turnpike and extending
westwardly to the G. V. railroad and
fronting over four hundred #. NOR
or less on the Martinsburg and vii
Transport turnpike This property is
situate I'm Opequon district and loca
ted just north Of the school house
known az Patterson school Thi
property was purchased by John Ken
SCI in separate tracts one Of three
acres and one Of two acres makinf
total Of five acres and recorded il
deed book No. % page 268. For fur
ther particulars see land record o
Berkeley county. This property il
improved by a log and weatherboard
ed house one and half story hgi
with cistern and other outbuildings
These properties are all under gooC
fencing and good repair in general
The land Of all of the above proper
ty is the very best Of limestone we
suited for trucking and in fact is very
desiraby located and valuable land
Possession given April !, 1914
TERMS -One-thrd cash on day o.
sale remainder in one and two years
from date of sale. purchaser to Civ,
his note with interest for the deferred
payment and title to be retained unit
all the purchased money Is paid
JAMES T. KENSEL,
!. W. DODD, Auct. Admnistrato,
W-1O cod I'd. SD-1O 10 I'd. II
10 II I'd.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17
PUBLIC SALE
Of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

The undersigned will offer at pub
lie sale in front Of the court house
in Martinsburg, w. Va, October 10Th,
1913, at 100 o'clock p. m. First:
60 acres (more or less) of slate land,
lying immedia;el south of village
Of Gerrardstown. w Va. This land
is unimproved but embraces about 8
acres Of creek bottom pasture land.
Second The house and lot (about
10 acre. formerly occupied by the late
Dr. J. p Carter, deceased, in the viii
lage of Gerrardstown, w, Va, This
property is well improved and among
other convenieces has an up to date
acetylene light plant, and is one Of
the most desirable homes in the coun-
ty.
Terms of Sale:-One third cash on
day of sale and the balance in one
and two years, with interest from
date, or all cash at the option of the
purchaser. The title to be retained
until the final purchase money is
paid Possession given November
10, 1913.
J, Ed Carter and d, S. Griffith,
Excess. of Or. J. P. Carter, Decd.
J. w. DODD, Auct.
W-1O Is Is % 25. SD-1O Il "a
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17
Be PRETTY! TURN
GRAY HAIR DARK
Look Young! Nobody Can Tell If
You Use Grandmother's Simple
Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and sulphur properly compound
ed brings back the natural color and
lus, re to the hair when faded, streak
ed or gray: also ends dandruff. itch
ing scalp and stops falling hair Years
ago the only way TO get this mixture
was to make 1t at home, which is
mussy and troublesome Nowadays
bv asking at any drug store for ivy
eth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy
you will get a large bottle Of this
famous old recipe for about 30 cents.
Don't stay gray! Try it! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair as II does it so naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw ehis
through your hair. taking one small
strand at a time: by morning the
gray hair disappears. and after an
other application or two, your hair
becomes beautifully dark, thick and
glossy.
Special agent. Brownfng's Drug store
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17
PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

The undersigned intending to dis
continue farming will sell at his
present residence at Ridgeway, W
Va, c. V. r. r. Station, without re
serve, on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20,
commencing at 10 o'clock the follow
ing property to-wit:
10 HEAD OF HORSES AND COLTS
Mart, gray horse - years old
good barshare and wagon leader
Dan, brown horse, Il years old, gooC
worker and driver; Bess, gray mare
eleven years old, a good strap mare
and driver; eight colts two and hal
years old. nearly all of them heavy
draft; / gray colt one and a hall
years old, heavy draft; dun colt l.
months old will make a fine driver
five Of the above colts described are
fnies,
II HEAD OF CATTLE
of which are mich COWS; five c.
them will have calves by their sides
all good butter strain of cattle
HEAD OF HOGS
One fine brood SOW; 1 tat hog viii
weigh 300 by day of sale; thrifty
shoats.
FARMING IMpI FMENTS
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17

until terms of sale are complied with
GEORGE ]. Setback.
J. W. DODD, Auct.
LOHR CAPER,
CHARLIE McCAN. Clerks
p S-Free lunch at noon.
W-10 8 eod-SD -td-H-td.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17
PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

BY virtue OF the authority vested
in the undersigned trustees under
an order entered by Wilbur II. Thorn
as, a Referee in Bankruptcy for the
Northern District of West Virginia, on
the 10th day of September, 1919. in
the matter of Jos. II. Wheeler, Bank
rupt, the undersigned trustees will
sell at public auction at the front door
of the County Court House in Mar
tinsburg, Berkeley County, West Viz
ginia. on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th, AT
1:3O O'CLOCK, P NJ,
the following described real estate;
FIRST TRACT: That certain tract
Or parcel of real estate with the i'm
provements thereon, and the appur-
tenanees thereto belonging, situate,
lying and being in GerrardstoWn Dis
trfct, Berkeley County, West Virgin
ia, and located at or near the village
of Jones' Spring, containing 222 acres
more or less, and being the same real
estate which was conveyed to the
said Jos. II. Wheeler by b. NJ, Ship
per and wife by deed dated the 5th
day Of March, 1912, and recorded in
the office of the Clerk OF the County
Court of Berkeley County, West Nir
ginia, in Deed Book No 127, page
406
This property is improved with a
good dwelling house, good barn and
all necessary out buildings The land
is in good condition and will make an
excellent home.
SECOND TRACT: tina; certain
tract or parcel of real estate situate
in Hedgesyille district, Berkeley
County, West Virginia. containing 112
acres, more or less, and being the
same real estate conveyed to the said
JOS. II. Wheeler by F. j. Hall and
wife, by deed dated the 18th day Of
November, 1907, and recorded in the
office of the Clerk Of the County Court
Of Berkeley County, West Virginia.
in Deed Book No. 1l6, page 1877,
This property is improved with a
good orchard, and dwelling house and
necessary outbuildings.
THIRD TRACT That certain
tract Or parcel Of land situa .e in He'd
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17

Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor Of
wireless telegraphy, who, with Cab
riele D'Annunio, the world renowned
poet and dramatist, has been honored
by King Emanuel of Italy by appoint
ment as Senator The other fifty new
senators chosen by the King are nav
al and military chiefs, who disting-
uished themselves in the recent war
with Tripoli The office of senator
has lifetime tenure and the mem
bership includes royal princes, arch
bishops and members of the Royal
Academy of seven years standing
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17

NJ. C. Kennedy, J. IL. Tongue,
President Supt
H. A. Riddle. Gen, Pass Agent.
W A. Gard. Agant Mhrtinshura
Blank leases for sale at The World
Office.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-10-17
CUMBERLAND VALLEY r. r
TIME TABLE

In Effect Sunday, May rs.
'Daily xDaily except Sunday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-02
SULzER CASE RESTS.
Defense Probably Will Not Begin
Until Next Week.

Albany, Oct 2-There was no
morning session of the Sulzer i'm
parchment trial today and this gave
everybody connected with the case,
except the governors attorneys, a
chance to discuss and speculate on
his probable defense.
The final plans of the Sulzer attor-
neys were drawn, in long confer
ence with the governor, at the Peo-
pies house this morning. Following
out their rule which they have stood
by firmly they made no statements.
1t was believed that their first step
would be to ask for a ruling from the
court on two things-the constitution
ality of articles 1, and 6, and wheth-
er the application to private uses of
funds given without restriction con-
stituted larceny. If the court ruled
favorabiy to the defense in the first
of these questions it was generally adj
mitted that the case practically would
be at an end. Most of the board of
managers case was built on these
three articles.
big one, for with a few exceptions.
contributors whose gifts were not ac-
counted for in the governors cam
paign statement testified that they
had not specified what use the gov
ernor should make of the money they
gave him. The sudden closing of the
case of the board of managers came
as a surprise to the defense and found
them unprepared for opening their
case. Senator Harvey D. Human,
who had been selected to open the
case for the governor had not COM
pleted his opening statement this
morning and he did not know when he
would be able to finish it.
Doubt was expressed if the COVER
nor's side of the case would get under
way until next week. At all events,
it was planned to ask for an adjourn
ment until Monday. What effect the
belated arrival of L. NJ. Josephthal
would have on the case of the defense
was a subject of much speculation.
hmm ediately on reaching here he went
into conference with the governor at
the executive mansion. JoSephtha1
refused to discuss what the nature of
his testimony would be, but reiterated
his statement that it would be favor
able to the defendant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-02
MAY FACE U. S. CHARGE
Kansas City Elevator Man Charged
With Mixing Sand With Corn.

Distributing So per cent sand with corn
chop is the charge that may indict r. J.
House before a federal jury in the opin-
ion of Fred Robertson, U. s. district at
torney. House is owner and operator of
a grain elevator in Kansas City and was
expelled from the Kansas City board OF
trade Wednesday, after being found gull
ty of that charge by the directors. c.
w. Winslow, q government inspector, is
against House and other dealers who are
said to have violated the pure food law
by adulteration.
1t is said that House has been putting
a good per cent of sand in his chop ship
ped to Kansas farmers. Last year an
investigation was held and he was warn
ed by federal authorities to cease the
alleged violation. Last Saturday the gov
eminent seized 800 sacks of chop sent by
House to a Howard. Kan, firm, and
after inspection it was found to be
was condemned.
The sand filling business was reported
to be profitable because of the cheapness
of sand compared to pure grain. In a
report of the United States authorities
here, the government says that viola
tons of this character can be prosecuted.
The government attorneys have been
receiving complaints that oats have been
sent to western Kansas by Missouri deal
ers that have been filled partially with
scraps and roughness taken from the
board of trade, all|grain must be paid for
in advance and many Kansas farmers
have said that they have bought carloads
of this kind of oats. Mr.. Robertson and
his associates are planning to take such
cases to the federal court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-02
MAKING THE AWARDS.
Judges Visit the Schools in Garden
and Flower Contests.

Judges in the second annual flower
and vegetable contest of the city
schools have visited Clay, Grant, Nc
Kinley, Potwin, Quincy and Sumner
schools to award prizes. The Judges
are f. B. Cowgirl and A. G. Kittell.
for the flowers, and John Macdonald,
Q. F. Whitney and Charles Rude for
visited are reported to be in good con-
dition.
The prizes in the vegetable contest
were awarded as follows:
Mckinley school - First, Velmer
Rutherford; second, Emanuel Fears;
third. Lucy Anderson.
Quircy-First. Joseph Griffin; sec
ond, Rollena Swearingen; third, Nell
lie Gray; fourth, Russell Griffin; fifth,
Russell Whaley; sixth, Preston Red
mond.
Potwin-First. Hedmer Engstrom.
Sumner-First, Byron Beach; sec
ond. William Swanson; third, o. NJ.
Brill.
The following awards were made in
the flower contest:
Quincy-First. Inez McQuilken; sec
ond, Rollena Swearingen; third, Roy
Casebier; fourth, Joseph Griffin.
Potwin-First, Maggie Irwin.
Clay-First, Charles Maxwell; sec
ond, Edna Free; third, Edith Stewart.
Sumner-F'irst, Marvin Kelch; sec
ond. Alberta Reitza; third, Elsie
Brobly.
Today the judges will visit the fol-
lowing schools:
Branner, Garfield, Lafayette, Lin
coin, Madison, Monroe, State Street
and Washington. Tomorrow, Buchan-
an, Central Park, Douglas, Lowman
Hill, Polk. Quinton Heights and Van
Buren, will be visited.