The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
WOODWARD ID OPEN SHORT CREEK MINES Will Be Ready to Ship Coal
 About December l YOUNG MEN CALLED Exemption Board at Bessemer Has Completed Work of Compiling
 Report to Crowder
YOUNG MEN CALLED

Bessemer November 16.-(Special.) Announcement has been made by off cials of the Woodward Iron company that their coal mines which are situa- ted at Short Creek, and which were abandoned about four years ago, are be- ing reopened and that they will be ready to ship coal about December 1.
 These mines are being re-equipped with modern improvements and about 150 men will be employed in operating themSThe reopening of these mines is of permanent nature and the company will probably establish commissary and other con veniences for employees at this place. The officials of this company have a mum Der of additions and improvements under construction.
 Chairman T. T. Huey and his office force of the local exemption board com pleted their classification today by occu- patton, nationality, married or single, color, those called for examination, those accepted or rejected on examination those filing claims for exemption, all lowed or disallowed, number of men gone to camp, number of men called and who have not appeared.
 This classification was forwarded to Provost Marshal General Crowder today by Chairman T. T. Huey It is an- nounced that the following men have been ordered to camp by local board No 1, Bessemer, Ala, and are now delin quent If they will appear by next Wednesday, November 21, 1917, by 2 p. rl., at the office of the local board, they will not be charged with desertion, but after that time a reward will be of fered for theIr arrest, as deserters. Will Av-,,i,, r+.xy, T<l. II All Posey Bell, Fred Blevins, Charlie Bro wn, Ti2ar Gustava Brown, Jesse Burk, Auld- ridge Calanton, Henry Chimom, Joe Clarke, Fred Coggins, Charley Cottrell Goldman Dansby, Eearly Foster, Charley Hall, Nose Hall, Will Harris, Mathis Holloway, Sam Horton, George Jefferson, Jerry Jones, Will Jones, Will Johnson, Jesse Lloyd, John Lykes, Tommie May Ernest Miller, Willie Molden, Fred Moore, William Moorten, Demiah Moul- trie, Roy Mcconnell, Eddie Mccullough, Freeman Melee, Robert North, Lucius Powell, Will Sanders, Frank Smiley, Herman Strong, Manuel Thornton Will Tinker, Will Tolbert, Walter Upchurch, Elijah Wallace, Henry Warner, Andrew Washington, Dennis Washington, Sam Welch, Ishman Wheeler, Jenkins White, Birt Williams, Dan Williams, Joe Will liams, William Henry Pickens, Nose Kidd, Luther Lemons, John Cobb and Ben Brown.
 Following the auditing of the city's books by G. L. Lemon X Co 1t has been announced by City Clerk J. M. Scott that a new system of boolSkeep- ing will be instituted by the city on December 1. This new set of books is being made in Birmingham and will obyiate a great deal of unnecessary duplication carried on by the old sys-
 
 Scott is most anxious for the installa ton of the new system.
 The concert which was given tonight at the Elks' hall by Mrs. Minnie Simms, blind musician, proved a success in every way. Mrs. Simms' programme was well selected and beautifully renr dered. She was very much appre- ciated by the large crowd which at tended. The concert was given under the auspices of the Womans Mission ary society of the First Presbyterian church, and a good sum was realized.
 The wedding of Miss Cecile Johns of Dorchester, Va, and Etherage R. Copelandaof this city, which occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of the brides sister at Ensley. came as a surprise to their many friends in this city. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. Ira r. Hawkins. pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, in the presence of a few relatives and intimate friends Miss Johns was former resident of Johns, but had recent. moved with her fath. CT to Virginia, and was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sherrod. of Ensiey, when the wedding occurred. MT. Cope land is connected with the National Life and Accident Insurance company of this city. MT. and Mrs. Copeland left immediately for a short wedding trip, after which they will return to Bessemer and be at home at 2103 Dart mouth avenue.
 Scout Master J. R. Shook of the Besse- mer Boy Scouts, received orders today to stop all local activities awaiting orders from federal headquarters. The Besse- mer Scouts are doing splendid woln and it is rumored that other companies of the district will consolidate with this company, but as yet nothing definite will be given out.
 Extensive preparations are being made for the Eiks jubilee week, which will be given in the form of a street carnival commencing Monday, November 19, and continuing through Saturday. The pro- ceeds of this affair, will go to the Elks'