The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-08
NEWS OF ENSLEY


Remains of A E. Meahl, who died
last Tuesday at Hopeweli, Va. fol-
lowing a brief illness of pneumonia,
were received in the city late last
night and were taken to the home OF
his brother-in-law, John Valley. 202S
Avenue E. Funeral services win be
held from the above residence Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock. the Rev.
Father Malone officiating. Interment
will follow at the Fraternal ceme-
terry.
The Ensley lodge of Elks. OF which
the deceased was prominent member,
Will have charge of the services at
the grave and the pallbearers will be
selected from the members of the
lodge. A delegation of Ensley EIks
met the remains last night and es-
ccrted them to the residence c. F..
Camp, formerly of this city and at
present mayor of Hopewell accom-
panied the remains to the city.
The deceased was widely known in
Ensley and vicinity. having resided
here practically all his life. A few
years ago, he and Judge Camp re-
moved to Hopewell, where they en-
gagged In business and were very sue
eessful. The deceased PLAYED promi-
nent part in the building up of Hope
well after the great fire which de-
stroyed the city, and since that time
mao taken an active part in its civic
affairs At the time of his death he
was president of the Hopewell Board
of Trade
The news of Mr.. MeahIs death. or
IRONY, as he was Familiarity known.
came as great shock to his many
friends here. who sincerely mourn his
untimely death. He is survived by a
widow, two children and two broth
ers, Pete and Gus Meahl.
With the announcement by Mrs. y.
A. Echols, Esley chairman of the mir
mingham unit of the national council
OF defense. that the Ensley lodge OF
Eiks will give 800 towards buving
material for the women to make into
necessary garments and sweaters for
the Jefferson county soldier bows. the
lodge has again proved itself exceed
ingly generous. The money will come
out of the proceeds of the Mardi Gras
hall to be given at the club next Tues-
day night, February 10. Great plans
are under way to make this ball the
most successful ever given and many
prizes will be given for the best cos
tunes and dancers. Both floors and two
crchestras Will be used.
Beginning Saturday, Fairfield people
will have the opportunity of purchas-
ing groceries on the Piggy Wiggly
plan, as directly under the st. Charles
Apartments will be opened an up-to-
date grocery to be known as the
"Busy-Izzy." The plan is being re-
ceived with enthusiasm.
The Ensley opera house was the
scene of an interesting entertainment
last evening when the members of
Dixie Home circle No. $50 were hosts
for officers of the state grand circle,
who are: Supreme president, A. G. Nc
Lean supreme noble of the inner cir
Gle, Frank Gilbert and supreme floor
director. Evan Roberts Inspiring talks
were given by the officers after which
an excellent programme was given. the
following taking part: Robert Law
renee of Birmingham, Miss Elizabeth
Cunningham. Miss Ellen Dupuy, Misses
Violet and Ruth Palmer. Mrs. Robin
son, w. T. Palmer and Miss Elizabeth
Stephenson. The affair was we'll at
tended
The Cosmos Literary club will meet
this morning for Red Cross work with
4ht .. ~ us NANNcHDic, nov EHSley ave-
nue., at $50 o'clock.
Both Mr.. and Mrs Robert Steyens4
Sr., who are i'll at local infirmaries,'
were reported resting comfortably yes
terday.
The Sunday school of the Fairview
Presbyterian church will give val
entine social at the church from Z to
8 o'clock tonight. The public is in