The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
ANNIsTON

Anniston. June 22.-,Special.)- In addition to the military organizations at Oxford and Piedmont. Calhoun county will likely furnish another or ganization for border duty A move 'nent for the organization of a cavalry company here is well under way and at least 100 good men have applied for enlistment therein.
 Capt. John Fitzgerald, who has mad several years of military experience, has applied to the governor for au- thority to organize a company in this county and this authority is expected to be granted at once in view of the need for soldiers along the 1909 miles of border.
 The martial spirit Is pronounced among the young men of Anniston and surrounding territory. as evidenced by the large number who have signified their intention of rallying TO the col ors in time of trouble with a foreign foe.
 It has been suggested that tEe pub- lie spirited and patriotic people of An niston and Oxford will equip com plete cavalry company for service, aid this movement may also take shape in the near futuSe. Several of the large industries have already amour ced that their employees would be granted leave of absence and that their posi- tions would be held open for them, no matter how long they were in the se.v- ice.
 It was learned today that there are several applicants for the position of United States commissioner made va cant by the sudden death of Judge .. B. Randolph. As stated yesterday, Judge A. B. Sawyer has applied for the position and it was learned this morning that friends Of Mrs Polf. clerk in the federal court, have urged her to apply for the position. Mr.. Polk is a woman of unusual executive abii- ity and is thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office. Should s'e re- ceive the appointment she would be the second woman commissioner in the United tSates. there now being a wo1n- an commissioner in Kentucky. Other names are also mentioned as possible successors of Judge Randolph.
 Plans that have been under a1vise- ment sometime by the Mems Bitle class of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels to establish an institution church on the propertN of the diocese m West Anniston were given marked impetus a barbecue on 'he church SIOuUuS w eQneSudy evening.
 St. Michaers church is considered to be the finest edifice in the south. It was built by John w Noble at a to- tai cost of approximately s200,Q00 Tn an address of welcome yesterday even- ing w. P. Acker. who wrote the orlg inal deed that turned the property oyer to the diocese, paid a high compliment to the Bible class and said that through their activities they were fulfilling the original intentions of the fo;nder, John w Noble to make St. MchaeIs a great institutional church.
 He touched upon the work tn" class has done. especially with reference 0 it's contributions to the church home in Mobile. and outlined it's future ac- tivities.
 As soon as the new rector arrives which will probably be a few weeks. the dispensary will be rropened in charge of Sister Amelia. who is q trained nurse. and all people. of what ever denomination, who may be in need of dispensary treatment. but who are unable to pay for it. may receive treat ment free. It is also hoped that an ar- rangement can be made through which several doctors will interest ther1selves to the extent of taking turns at rpend- ing an hour a day at the church for treatment of the destitute If tee city who are in ill health.
 There are now about AS men in the mems Bible class. and they are proud of their record attendance-at least 70 per cent of the members attending reg ularly. William F.. Lewis is president of the class and pr. .R. c. Young lec- turer. Dr. Young has been delivering series of lectures on church history that have proven of such great interest that many men not affiliated with oth- CT churches find opportunity to hear him.
 George Joiner. the son-in-l law of the Rev. J. H. Layton. was arrested yester- day on a peace warrant and 'odgcd iD the county jail. He is chs rged with threatening to kill his ta-her in flaw and will be tried before Judge John Crook Friday afternoon.
 Joiner recently preferred a grave charge against the Rev. Mir. Layton in the court of common pleas in this city. and this case will come to hearing tefore Judge c. S. Leyden Friday aft ernoon.