The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
RESSEMER NEWS

T. J. Batson, died this morning at 11:s0 o'clock at the homo of his parents, 1s1s Dartmouth avenue. after a months illness of typhoid fever. MT. Batson was 25 years of age and had spent the greater part of his life In Bessemer, where he was very popular in business and social circles.
 He was president of the Batson Mer- cantile company of this city and was one of. the best known young men in this district. MT. Batson had been i'll for several weeks. but his oondi- tion was not thought serious until a few days ago when he grew continu- ally worse until the end came this morning.
 He Is survived by his widow, father and mother. five brothers, Grady Bat son of Birmingham, Mack Batson, Da- wis Batson, Charner Batson and Far ris Batson, all of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. w. B. Vines and Miss Linda Batson.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the family residence, 1919 Dartmouth avenue. the
 
 George Stoves. pastor of the First Methodist church. assisted by the Rev. M. K. Thornton. pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill cemetery.
 The following friends of the de- ceased acted as pallbearers: Active. Fred Bailey, Emmet Glenn, Gus Sex ton, Will Johnson, Berney Clay and James McAdory; honorary. pr. A. B. Patton. c. Percy Benton, Harry Mas sey, Ernest Milton, w. W. Kennedy, Henry ozler and Wiggs Thompson.
 The commencement exercises of the Elizabeth Duncan hospital will be held Tuesday evening at o'clock at the high school auditorium at which time Miss Alma Stamps and Miss Rachael Davis. who have finished the course, will receive their diplomas. The pro- gramme will be as follows: Invoca- ton, the Rev. M K. Thornton. pastor of the First Baptist church; music; charge to graduates. Dr. T. F. Robin son; male quartet; presentation of di- plomas to Miss Alma Virginia Stamps and Miss Rachael Margaret Davis, by Dr. R. w Waldrop; vocal solo. Mrs. John Perkins; talk on the work of the hospital Mrs. E. M. Owen, president of the United Charities, which owns the hospital; music; address to grad- uates. Dr. E. P. Lacey; quartet, Mrs. J. F. Wright, Mrs. w. B. Rue George Bumgardner and Walter Bryant; ben ediction, the Rev. George Stoves, pas tor of the First Methodist church. AL though the hospital is very young eight young women have graduated from it.
 About 40 boys answered the call of Coach Sparkes of the Bessemer high school and appeared on the field to try out for the football team this year. There will be seven of last years team as a nucleus and there Is an abund- ance of good material from which to select new members. The aggregation will be coached by four men, all be- ing old football players: Professor Sparks, Professor Pittman and Pro- lessor Kuchins, playing with Auburn. while Professor Collier played on the University of Alabama team The reg ular team will be selected at an early date and the second team will play them to furnish the practice.
 Promotion day" will be observed at the First Baptist church tomorrow morning and all pupils and teachers are urged to be present. The Sunday
 
 this year, which Is the highest stan dard, of Sunday schools and is fortu- nate enough to be one of the few of this class in the south. The following programme will be rendered. Song, by whole school; prayer; opening remarks by Superintendent N B. Parker; re- port from cradle roll department; en- trance to primary department; deliv- cry of diplomas; departmental drill. departmental superintendent; delivery of diplomas; delivery of certificates of promotion; song by school; depart mental drill, primary department; de- livery of diplomas; delivery of cer- tifioates of honor; delivery of certif- icates of promotion; departmental drill, junior department; delivery of diplo- mas: delivery of certificates of honor; report of Intermediate department; de- livery of diplomas; delivery of seals to honor roll; delivery of certificates of promotion; delivery of blue seals to normal class song by school ad dress by pastor, the Rev. NJ. K. Thorn ton; closing remarks by superintend- ent; benediction.
 Good progress is being made on the erection of the handsome new passen- ger depot of the Alabama Great South ern railroad and 1t is now possible to form some estimation as to the kind of building 1t will be. The depot will cost $500O more than the depot at Tuscaloosa and will make most attractive structure.
 The Rev. l. F. Swallow will fill the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church at both the Sunday morning and even- ing services and the public Is invited to attend.
 Charlie Turner. a negro, was arrest ed today by Deputy Sheriffs M. F. Parker and George Howton on a charge of assault with intent to murder Dan Stalling. another negro. at Virginia Mines. two years ago. Turner was arr rested at that time but escaped while handcuffed from tho constable and since that time has been at large. He was placed in the city jail and will be taken to Birmingham tomorrow.
 Buster Driver and John Duncan. both negroes, were arrested today by Depu- ties Parker and Howton on charges of violating the prohibition law. They will be given a hearing on the charges at the fall term of court.
 Van Robinson. a negro. was arrest ed this afternoon at his home on Ninth tectives Ross, Steele and Goodwin on a charge of violating the prohibition
 T. E.. Furman, l. B. Bradley, James E. Wright and Mir. Cadell have gone on fishing trip to the Warrior river The trip was made in automobiles.
 John Hagerty and Joe Little. stu- dents at the University of Alabama, are spending the weekend with relatives in Bessomer.
 Dr. c. R. Lewis has gone to Coden, where he will spend 10 days fishing.
 Mrs. Scottie Bryant left today for Cfty Points Va, where she will join