The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-12
News of Ensley

The unveiling of the monument to the
rnemory of the late ]. H. Sheldon of Ems
ley at the Oakland cemetery yesterday
was witnessed by a large number of the
friends end acquaintances of the deceased
ana members of the Woodmen of the
Worid, who erected the monument. The
exercises were under the auspices of
Jlpsley lodge No. 156, who were assisted
10y the several lodges OF Woodlawn, Avon
dale Bessemer and Pratt City. They met
at the hall of the Ensley lodge where
procession was formed, ana headed by
the Boys of Woodcraft brass band, they
marched to the cemetery. Consul Com
laander Younger of the Ensley lodge
conducted the exercises and made short
address. d. j. Flummer was the orator
OF the occasion. and paid fitting tribute
to the memory of the deceased as men,
Der of the order and a good citizen.
Several other of the officers made appro-
l,iate talks, and as the band played
Nearer. My God, TO Thee" the monu-
mept was unveiled.
Yesterday for the first time in its his
tory the Ensley public library was
thrown open to the public on Sunday. The
DOORS were opened at o'clock yester-
day afternoon and remained open until
O'Clock. During these hours the library
was well patronized many of those at
tending being men who by reason of their
hours of employment we're unable to visit
IL during the week days. Among the vis
1tors were many young boys and girls,
who seemingly enjoyed the opportunity to
read. The library WIS opened largely
through the efforts of Prof. d. w. Lewis,
81 member of the library board. Many
expressions of appreciation We're made
yesterday by the patrons Of the library
The Ensley fire department made
oorple of runs yesterday morning in re-
sponse to fire alarms. The first was to
the home of A. 2. Freeman, 2506 Avenue
/, a spark having ignited the roof. The
fire was quickly extnguished with loss
os.about $40. The second run was to the
home of l. w. Shadler, Twentieth street
1nd Pike avenue, also a roof fire. which
was extinguished with small loss
Cunningham chapter, Royal Arch Ma
sons, will meet tonight at the Masonic
han In addition to much important bus
mess there are candidates fer the several
degrees. The officers urge the attend
nnce of all members and visitors identified
with capituar Masonry.
Ensley lodge of Elks will meet tonight
In regular session at their home on Ave-
hue E. The committee on the minstrel
show to be given in Birmingham will
make report, and all those who are to
participate in the show are requested to
be present. All the members of the or
Ger are urged to attend.
a number of Welsh people of this city
and district held a song service yester-
dav afternoon at o'clock at the First
Presbyterian church. \ large crowd of
Welsh citizens were present. The pro-
s., anne included a number of Welsh
songs. Prof. d. NJ. Lewis presided over
the service and a number of talks were
made by different members.
There will be an important meeting of
Ensey. lodge, No. 1856, Woodmen of the
World, tonight in the knights of Pythias
l,all on Nineteenth street. There are
about three candidates to be initiated
and several other matters win be taken
ur. All members invited to be pres
ent.
There will be a meeting of the United