The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
HEAVY SENTENCES
 IN CRIMINAL COURT
Sam Franklin Appeals Case. Chicken Thief Gets Year
 for Each Chicken

supreme court. rduhllH hillSu HIS father at Republic several months ago.
 Joe Jackson, negro, was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary for manslaughter in the first degree yes terday in the criminal court.
 Arthur Pearson, negro. convicted for stealing chickens from Deputy Sheriff Charles Martin. was given five years in the penitentiary-a year for each chicken-in the criminal court yester- day.
 Will Hill, negro, was sentenced to two years at hard labor and costs on the county roads on a charge of bur glary.
 Riley Mason, negro was sentenced to two years at hard labor and costs on the county roads He was found guilty on a charge of receiving stolen property.
 Kate Gilbert, charged with abusive language. was sentenced to 30 days at hard labor for the county and costs.  are several charges against one defend ant. A large number of witnesses have been summoned and much interest is be- Ing manifested in the disposition Of sev- eral of the cases.
 
 military company is keeping the armory open in the morning from g until Il o'clock, at which time study classes are being arranged for the men and applica- tions of recruits are being received. Cap tain EQmundson intends to recruit the company up to it's full strength allowed by the government, and then keep a wait ing list of names to be called in case service is required. The armory will be open on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for instructions for the men who desire to try for noncommissioned officers in the company, for signal work and for those who do not have an opportunity of attending classes on other days.
 Band concerts will be given Sunday afternoon and evening at West Lake by a splendid orchestra and these concerts are proving a splendid drawing card for the crowds. The concerts will begin at 2:30 o'clock, and continue until o'clock while in the evening from to 9:30 o'clock The beginning of these concerts is new feature of amusement at the park and is meeting with the approval of every enc in this district. Another improve ment has been made in that Manager Keith has secured four-piece orchestra to furnish music for the dancers on Mon day, Tuesday and Thursday nights. This resort is fast becoming the most popular place in this district
 pr. l.. A. Spencer received a telegram this morning from his son-in-law, Will liam Julian, United States consul at Pam- anea, Mexico, in which he stated that he had sent his wife to Douglas, Ariz., as conditions there were so bad, and he was preparing to get away himself as soon as possible. MT. Julian stated that con- ditions become worse daily and the sit uation more serious, and that an out break against Americans can be expected at any moment.
 The Sunday School class of John Don aldson of the First Methodist church held an enthusiastic meeting and banquet last night in the basement of the church, at which time plans were discussed for the organization of a glee club and baseball team among the members of the class, which consists of large number of young men of this city.
 Following the discussion a splendid bar- quet was enjoyed John Donaldson be- ing toastmaster for the occasion. Ex- cellent talks were made by the Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the First Meth odist church; Fletcher Sturdivant, super intendent of the Sunday school, while Martin Tipton, Kittrell Trotter and FL more McAdory, members of the class also made talks, all of which were greatly enjoyed. A vote of thanks to Mrs. w. c. Baty was taken for her help in pre- pairing the banquet. About 50 boys and men were seated about the table and the affair was one of the most enjoyable ever given by the class, which has membership of 45 boys
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. B. R. Truss, who died yesterday afternoon at the Elizabeth Duncan hos pital, following an operation for appendi- citis, were held this afternoon from the family residence, the Rev. M. K Thorn ton, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Interment followed at Elm wood cemetery, with Huey aS McCon- nell in charge The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: N. B. Parker M. J. Brooks, w. M. Cobb, G. c. Smith, Oscar Harmer and J. w. Gray
 The deceased was 49 years of age and was well known in Bessemer, where she had lived for several years. She was devoted member of the First Baptist church, and was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband: one daughter, Miss Ruth Truss, and one sis ter, Mrs. Wilson of Birmingham
 The pulpit of the First Presbyterian church will be occupied at both the Sun day services by the pastor, the Rev I.
 
 Ject at the morning hour, Blessed Are the Dead Who Die in the Lord'' while at the evening hour his theme will be. David and Goliath" At 3:3O o'clock MT. Swallow will preach at the Thompsontown chapel
 The Rev. J. c. Mcqueen will preach at the Brighton Presbyterian church Sun day morning at Il o'clock and following the sermon there will be an ordination ana installation of deacons and elders, recently elected
 sionary union of the First Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs P M mathews. All members are urged to be present.
 The Matrons' club and a number of guests were delightfully."- entertained this afternoon by Mrs. J. F. Cannon at her nome on Clarendon avenue. The recep- tion rooms were made very attractive With their decorations of ferns and nas- turtums, while punch was served on inc porch as the guests arrived by Miss Grace Judson and Miss Mallie Downing rom table decorated in black-eyed susans and ferns. Fifteen tables were used Tor the games of forty-tWo and score was kept by Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. r. M. Mathews, Mrs. TolheIm of Bir- mingham and Mrs. Cannon. The tro phies played for were hand embroidered lingerie, while the consolation was a hand embroidered towel. Following the games plate luncheon and ice were served. Those present besides club mem- pers ywere: Mrs. Rose Huey, Mrs. D. wood, Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, Mrs. w. k. Surratt, Mrs. R. M. Childress, Mrs G. F, (IOOdWVn.