The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20
TABLET ID MEMORY
 OF DR. SHOLL IS PLACED IN CHURCH
Laymen, Physicians and Min isters Pay Eloquent Tribute to Memory of Pioneer
 Citizen
By CAROLYN n. ELLrorr

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 special memorial service was held at the Second Presbyterian Church last night at o'clock. At this hour the bronze tablet was unveiled that was erected by this congregation in memory of their esteemed co-worker, the late pr. Edward H. SholL
 The many friends who knew and loved Dr. sholl attended the service that hon. ored the memory of one of the pioneer citizens of Birmingham. A programme suitable to the occasion was planned by a committee of which the elders, Job Going, W, L. Howard and F. E. Forbes wore members, with Eugene Il. Knight, one of the deacons Of the church, serving as chairman
 The Rev J. B. Meacham, who has re- gently come to Birmingham as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, presided at the service and conducted the opening devotionak His introductory remarks were followed by short addresses by Job Going, Dr. s. L. Ledbetter and the Rev. J. A. Bryan, brother layman5 a brother of the medical profession and minister of the Presbyterian denomination, each of whom was warm personal friend of pr. Sholl.
 MEMORIAL TABLET
 The memorial tablet is considered by those who knew him best in keeping with the quiet simplicity characteristic of pr. Sholl, which was manifested not only in preferences of personal taste, but which dignified his every relationship in life. No rich and colorful adornment of a me- morial window could record more genuine regard of those who were his friends than the modest bronze tablet upon which is inscribed:
 In Loving Memory
 Of
 Edward H. Sholl M D.
 1S32-191S
 Founder of This Church in A. D. 1884 And for Thirty-four Years Prior to
 His Death an Elder Herein. :
 Erected by the Members
 Of the Second Presbyterian Church of
 Birmingham. Ala"
 This testimony of high regard in which pr. Sholl was held in the church which he helped to organize. and in which he was leading spirit. has been erected in one of the columns that upholds the arch above the pulpit, directly in front of the pew which he occupied at every service The memorial was unveiled by Mr. Co., ing, whose eulogy on "Dr. Sholfs Connec- ton With the Church" was followed by tiidt or LIT. S- .. LeuDetter, who spoke of Dr. Sholl in his connection with the Jef- ferson County Medical Association. and of His Character and Worth as a Chris tian Physician
 Dr. J. A. Bryan's loving tribute on Dr. Sholl as I Knew Him. concluded the service in memory of one whose works live after him.
 His good name rather to be chosen than great riches" has been left as a priceless heritage to his children, Edward F. Shell of New York city, the Rev C. S. Sholl, pastor of Canal Street Presbyterian Church, New Orleans; the Rev William N Shol of Texas and Mrs. w. c. Bor- ham (nee Mary Hammond SholD, lead- ing member of the church in Birmingham founded by her father
 In acceptance of the invitation of the congregation, Dr. Sholl arrived from New Orleans to attend the memorial service with his sister. Mrs. Bonham Other members of the family expressed their regret that uncomfortable circumstances prevented their presence here.
 The older citizens of Birmingham who knew Dr. Sholl in the early days were in attendance, together with many who remember his later years Members of the Jefferson County Medical Association were seated in body.
 Just two years ago Dr. Sholl passed
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