The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16

the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the
First Baptist church. Interment followed
at the Brighton cemetery, with Jacobs
in charge. Bessemer lodge No. ASS, An
cient, Free and Accepted Masons, had
charge of the services at the grave. The
following acted as pallbearers: Active,
Andrew C. Mitchell, H. E. Bumby, DIR.
William Waldrop James E. Moore, Sam
uel Stein and W. D. Lanier; honorary,
R. S. Moor, r. S. Mingea, j. F. Pearson,
DIR. T. F. Robinson, DR.. E. P. Eb'own and
J. NJ. Norwood The deceased was we'll
known in Bessemer, where he has lived
for many years, and is survived by his
widow, three sons and three daughters.
The following announcement has been
received in Bessemer by the friends of
the contracting parties: MIR and Mrs.
]. Fl. d. Smith announce the marriage
of their daughter, Maud Ethel, to Mr..
Frederick N. Cation, Sunday, August 13,
1916, Bessemer, Ala"
The Young Mems Bible class of the
Jonesboro Baptist church held an interest
ing meeting last night at the school audi
forum, when the election of officers took
place as follows: Fred Bryant, president;
Arthur Jenkins, vice president; c. E.
Stone, secretary and treasurer; Whilden
Breen, chairman of the special committee;
R. A. Williams chairman of the publici-
ty committee, and Joe Britain, chair
man of the entertainment committee.
There were a number of candidates for
the various offices and the election was
very unique in that every candidate had
to make a talk in his own behalf. A
duet was rendered by Miss Amy Bryant
and Miss Florence Gray Patton, and
several selections were rendered by Miss
~. %;.,s~
Thompson McRae, made an excellent talk,
after which the newly elected officers
were installed by J. E. Wilson. The class
and visitors then adjourned to the home
OF the teacher, Mrs ]. E. Wilson, where
refreshments were served. The winners
were presented with banners by Mrs
Wilson.
Probation Officer D. o. Teasley has in
charge girl IL years of age, and he is
making an effort to secure her home
in this city. Although the Juvenile court
has only had an officer in this city a
short time many children have been given
good homes and Mr.. Teasley is very anx-
ious to give this girl home. Anyone in
terested in this matter can confer with
Mr.. Teasley at his office at the city hall.
The Woman's Missionary Union and the
w oman ElDle CLASS OIL the JOneSDOfO
Baptist church were delightfully."- enter
tanned today by Mrs. G. P. Martin, presi-
dent of the Woman's Missionary union,
and retiring president of the Bible class,
at her farm, several miles from this city.
Mrs. Martin had a big barbecue prepared
for her guests and the day was spent
most pleasantly and at the noon hour a
splendid dinner was served to about SC
guests.
The following marriage license was is
sued today by Probate Clerk Herbert
Ethridge: A. C. Culpepper of Birmingham
and Miss Bessie Busby.
PERSONALS
DR.. A. f. Patton has returned from
a business trip to Mobile and south Ala
bama.
Miss Annie Wilson has returned from
a visit to Pass Christian, Biloxi and
New Orleans.
]. S. Moorer, who has been quite Ill
at his home on Sixth avenue, Is improv-
ing.
the guest of Miss Leila Williams.
Miss Grace Mcdaniel has returned from
a two weeks stay in Pass Christian, BIZ
loxi and other points.
William Lefkovits has gone to New
York, where he will buy his fall goods.