The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
ENSLEY NEWS

NeNl fcuHudNs ptpltAipti -Ni oe. "ONoi1-- !" Catholic church, Ensley, Sixteenth street and Avenue K, will be dedicated by the Rev. Bishop Edward P. Allen, D. D., with impressive ceremonies, previous to a sol emn high mass, which will be sung by the Rev. Bernard l.. Platto, formerly or Montgomery, but now assistant to Father Canepa The Rev Thomas A. Lenahan will be deacon and will preach in Italian. The Rev Father Downs. chaplain of St. Vincent's hospital, will be subdeacon. The Rev. Robert J. McQuillen, pastor of St. Anthony's church, Ensley, and Father Canepa of East Thomas will be deacons of honor to the Rt Rev. Bishop Allen, who will preach in English at the close of the morning exercises.
 Said a prominent priest of the Birming- ham district: '"This new church, Is but an other monument to the zeal of Bishop Allen for the spiritual welfare of the Italians of Birmingham and vicinity. The ecclesiastical authorities in America have found no problem serious as that Of looking after the spiritual needs of the millions of Catholics who have come from foreign lands to our hospitable shores. Notwithstanding the heavy demands made upon the energies of bishops and clergy among the English speaking Catholics, this grave problem is being gradually solved and nowhere more happily than in the diocese of Bishop Allen, whose con stant endeavor is to supply pastors whose knowledge of both languages and of the character and customs of both nationali- ann l. gamation, may conduce to the welfare, moral and material of our country through the mutual understanding and good Will of her citizens of both native and foreign birth.
 "The Rev. Father Canepa, the pastor of St. Mark s, East Thomas, and of St. Joseph's, Ensley since his utilization with the diocese on his arrival in this country 10 years ago, has shown tireless activity in looking after the spiritual well-being of his fellow countrymen. Under his wise direction the parish of East Thomas is in hourishing condition. He extends a general invitation to attend the dedicatory exercises to be held at St. Joseph 8 church. The various Italian societies and the Tennessee company's band will meet Bishop Allen, and the band will play on the church grounds all day. Solemn ves- pers and benediction will be given at { o'clock in the evening"
 Tn a fight between Russia and Austria. which occurred in Wylam Tuesday night, Russia won another victory. Tony Gar basa, a Russian, and John Millar. an Aus trian, met in the business section of the town on Wednesday night and following a discussion about the European war fighting began. Intervention revealed the fact that the Austrian came out second best and consequently had his enemy ar rested.
 Yesterday morning in the Ensley police court Garbasa was fined $15 by Judge J. T. Lowry on a charge of disorderly conduct. The two men were still angry with each other when they appeared in court, and several times the police had to hold them to prevent renewal of hostlities The court had much trouble in making the men understand the ques- tions that were asked. Garbasa paid his fine and the two men left the courtroom telling the other to never cross his path again.
 Yesterday afternoon about 12:30 o'clock, Charlie Assew, negro, shot and prob ably fatally wounded his wife, Grace As kew at their home near the drift tracks at Pratt City The negro woman was shot twice by a Winchester rifle. The first bullet struck her in the arm and the OtneT went through neT StoIfldcI. niit was carried to St. vincents hospital, where it is stated she has slight chance for recovery. Askew made his escape after the shooting. but was later caught in North Birmingham He was brought back to Ensley and locked up in jail on a charge af assault with intent to murder.
 The first practice game of the soccer fnntbal1 urill ,a r,l p6 p afternoon at Pratt City between the Pratt City team and the Blossburg eleven. The first and second elevens will also play. A large crowd is expected to be on hand to witness the game. The Alabama Asso- station tSoccer) Football league will open the coming season on October 3. Several teams in the league are trying to have the date changed to September 26 on ac- count of number of the mines having a half holiday. This matter will be taken up by the board of directors at its next meeting.
 The annual meeting of the Birmingham Baptist association will be held at the Ersley Baptist church on next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week The Birmingham association includes the 65 Baptist churches in Jefferson county The first session will be held on Monday evening, when the Introductory sermon will be preached by the Rev. Preston Blake. The members of the Ensley Bap- tist church are making preparations foi the session and are planning to entertain the visitors by serving them a dinner large number of delegates are expected to attend
 The members of the Phlathea class oi Ensey Methodist church are planning tt hold an old-time spelling bee to be giver in the Baraca room this evening from tt 10 o'clock, under the auspices Of the clasi and to which the general public Is cor dially invited. The members of the Cosmos club will bt entertained this afternoon by Mrs. R. w Brown at her home at Shady Side. Al l members are invited to be present Mrs. N. B. Gray has returned from 2 visit to relatives in Columbus. Miss. S. H. Mooney left last night to visit hii
 relatives in Tennessee.