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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Bessemer, April 9.-(Special )-New houses are in the course of construc- tion in every section of Bessemer. Fifty building permits were issued very recently, which include permits for making repairs and for new houses.
 Indications are that advantage will be taken of the reduced price of lum- Der and building materials by those who own lots for homes and who have not built on account of the high cost of materials and labor to build now
 New sections of the city have been improved. The Bessemer Land com pany has recently spent $10,0OO in inn proving a residence section near West Lake and another one on Twelfth ave- rue and Twenty-si street
 Several new houses are being built on Fairfax avenue, one of the prettiest streets in the city, but has not street improvements, and on Berkeley avenue and Short street two houses are being built
 N. B. Parker is erecting two lovely Bungalows on Fifth avenue. ana Geonse Davies will build a home on this avenue. According to real estate men now is good time to build, as materials have been reduced 50 per hnt and labor is cheaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

The St. Agnes guild of Trinity Episco- pal church will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs Boomer in the Matthews apartments. The hour will be o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Advertising and news items. Cora Chapman Boterweg, 1912 Ave. E., Russell Bros. Stu iio. Phone Ensley 300
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
COMMUNITY CONCERT

Community concert will be given Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church under the direction of Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant, district chairman of music in the state federation. The hour is AIS o'clock and the concert will be given for those who enjoy music. An invita- tion is extended to the public and will be entirely free of charge, not even a free will offering will be taken
 The programme includes number Of beautiful selections which follow; organ Largo (HandeD Mrs. T. G, Johnston vocal solo. Nearer My God to Thee Crank Idyl arrangement, Miss Esther White, organ, "Andantino" in Flat Howndesl Mrs. Hugh McEniry; vocal solo, selected, George Houston; violi7 solo Twilight" (FrymD, Miss Ethe Williamson; vocal, 70 Lord Rebuke Ms Not" twill Brown), Mrs. Cecil Cowani organ, sketch From Battman," Bryan Waller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
Convict Escapes

Montgomery,t Apr.l y.-,,pecial.)-J L., Devane, Mobile convict who was serving from three to five years for minor fei ony, escaped from the state prison near Montgomery Saturday Devane was sen- fenced in February. 1920, and has served about l3 months. A reward of $50 has been offered for his capture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
CLASS GOES ON UIKE

slight, as the ball had been spent be- fore reaching him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10


 from three to five years for a minor fei ony escaped from the state prison near Montgomery Saturday. Devane was sen- fenced in February. 1920 and has served about l3 months, A reward of $50 has been offered for his capture morning at her home on Nineteenth street.
 The reception in honor of Mrs. J. H. Crenshaw of Montgomery, which was planned for Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. l.. Huey by the Daugh- ters of the Confectionery. has been post poned on account of illness in Mrs. Cren- shaws family rendering her visit impos- Sible.
 Mrs. w. W. Hollingsworth and Mrs. Wilbur Golan Buck will entertain at a tea on Friday afternoon from to ( o'clock at their home. in honor of Miss Hazel Blssett, whose marriage to MT. Benson O'Brian is an appoarching event of interest.
 PERSONALS
 John Hager of Maxine is the guest of his aunt, Mrs George Stevenson. and MT. Stevenson on Dartmouth avenue. Misses Susie and Annie Louise Orr are at home, after two weeks visit to relatives in Atlanta.
 MT. and Mrs. G. J. Alley and family have returned from motor trip to At lanta, where they were the guests ot relatives and friends.
 Mrs Mary Gillen will return home Tuesday after tour of several weeks with the Redpath Lyceum course ot Chicago.
 Miss Miriam Stein is in Cincinnati where she was an attendant at the Stein- Rosen wedding,
 N R. Beale of New Orleans has re- turned to his home, after a visit to rca- tives in the city.
 Miss Minnie McNeil of Sulligent is the guest of her brother pr. E w McNeil, and Mrs. McNeil at their home on Berkeley avenue
 Mrs Ward Rose of Anniston is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Gorden E. Jones on Clarendon avenue.
 w. c. Batey of the university is the guest of his parents on Dartmouth ave- nue.
 pr. George Lang, on the occasion Of his visit to Bessemer Sunday, will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. Gordon E. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Mrs. George Houston will entertain the Wedneday Bridge club Wednesday aft ernoon at her home on Fifth avenue at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
PROGRESSIVE STUDY CLUB

Mrs. Hubert DeBardeIeben was host- ess to the meeting of the Progressive Study club at her home at Shadyside Friday afternoon. Taking the quota tion, "A Nation Which Governs Itself and Teaches Itself, Ought to Be Pre- pared to Protect Itself" as the basis of study, the following programme was given:
 Universal Military Training; Re- demption of Disabled Soldiers" Mrs. R. S. Moseley; 'Illiteracy of Our Sol diers; Vocational Education" Mrs. J. B. Goodman: "Sciensfic Marvels Devel- oped by the World War" Mrs. T. H Moore.
 Mrs. Kilburn was a guest of the club, and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Garner Sturdivant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

All circles of the Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon. Circle No. l will meet with Mrs c. B. Lytle Circle No with Mrs. Knight on Fourth ave nue, and Circle No. with Mrs B. L. Russell in Jonesboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

The Tuesday Morning Bridge club will meet with Miss Ethel Gillen Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
CHORAL SOCIETY

Much interest i9 being shown in the
 recently organized Ensley Fairfield Choral society, which meets each Thursday evening at the First Meth
 odist church. At the last meeting, the study of "A Tale of Old Japan" was started under the direction of Gordon Erickson, community sing director, and the grouping of voices showed much talent. About 40 were in attendance, and the membership committee re- quest that all singers in the surround ing district meet with the club next Thursday evening so that good prog ress can be made on the cantata which will be used a the May music festival,
 c. c. Wellburn. residing on Avenue J and Twentieth street, tried to shoot a mad dog which had taken refuge un- der his house yesterday morning and the ball penetrated the brick founda- tion and struck a negro boy who was passing on the other side. The boy was rushed to the T. c. l. hospital where his wounds were found to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
WOMEN vOTERs LEAGUE

The League of Women Voters of Bessemer is an organized body, the organization having been completed Friday afternoon at meeting at the courthouse Mrs. Allie Wiles is the president of the league; Mrs. H. L. Rains, vice president Mrs. J. H. Grove, secretary; Mrs. w. P. Price, publicity chairman.
 The object of the organization was outlined by Mrs. Wiles, and it was an- rounced that a precinct chairman would be appointed by the president, who would assist in the work of edu- eating the women voters of the pre- cinct in citizenship and legislation.
 The constitution and bylaws were read by the chairman, Mrs. F. o. Hell Her, of the committee and unanimously adopted, after which the programme was given, which consisted in dis cussion of How we Are Governed in Bessemer." At the close of the pl oS ramme, the president asked that the organization name and support a woman for the next vacancy on the board of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
BENEFIT CONCERT

Of interest to music lovers of the district will be the organ benefit con cert to be given at the Ensley High lands Presbyterian church Thursday evening, April 14, in the church audi torium. The following programme will be given: Piano solo, Miss Norma flick man; soprano solo, Miss Edna Chap man; reading. Mrs. c. G. Sanders cor net solo, c. F. Plank; duet, Mrs. H. J. Cummings and Charlie Edwards; tenor solo, Paul Beddow; sapahone solo, MT. Plank: contralto solo, Miss Nina Pharr male quartet, Goodman. Golf, Edwards and Hickman.
 The proceeds of the evening will go towards purchasing a pipe organ for the church.
 Rev. B. T. Waites, former pastor of the First Methodist church, will give a lecture at the Elks hall Tuesday eve ming under the auspices of the Mis- sionary society of the Methodist church Rev. Waites' subject will be the Holy Land"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
Perpetuate The
 Memory Of Your Loved Ones

by seeing to it that their lasts long rest is in a hallowed, se- cluded spot never encroached upon in any way, or suffered to deteriorate for lack of thought full attention.
 Such a place is Elmwood, the Model Memorial Park, protect ed by our perpetual mainte- nance fund for all time to come. Our booklet will show you the beauties of this sacred spot and tell about our easy payment plan.
 Clmwood Cemetery
 Corporation@ Ave. F and Montevallo Road
 Phone w. End 745
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
CONTRACT AWARDED

w. l.. CoSton, a local contractor, has been awarded the contract for the superstructure of the Young Mems Christian association memorial build- ing. Work will be started on the roof and walls of building as soon as the materials have been assembled for the work on the ground.
 The building, when completed, will be one of the handsomest in the state, and will consist of the first story, in which are located the Swimming pools and lockers, and of three other stories and the cost of the building when completed will be approximately $150,- 900.
 Dr. George Lang, one of Alabamas s distinguished educators, will be the speaker at the "" meeting for men and boys Sunday afternoon at the Grand theatre at 3 o'clock A musical programme will be a special feature of the service and will include num- bers by a male quartet under the di- rection of J. D. Patton.
 Six pupils of the teachers training class which has been in progress al, the First Christian church throughout the week under the direction of Mrs s. B, Moore, state Sunday school worker of the Christian church, re- ceived certificates Friday evening. These were Mrs A. w. Gray, Mrs. Mary Hodges, Mrs. J. l.. Gibson Miss Hattie May Gibson and Miss Eugenia Gray and E. Hutchinson.
 Plans are being completed for the production of "Katcha -Koo," the musical fantasque which will be given in the high school auditorium on the evening of April 26
 The director will arrive Monday. and rehearsals will begin for the younger people at 4:l5 o'clock in the afternoon and at o'clock in the evening for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB

The University of Alabama Glee club concert on Monday evening at the High school auditorium will be an in- teresting musical event, which is sponsored by the Parent-Teachers as- sociation of the school
 The appearance of this organization is eagerly anticipated each year in Bessemer. The club is said to be stronger this year than ever before Several novelties are promised, and the entire programme is teeming with bright and lively numbers.
 The first tenor of the varsity quartet Is Robert Berry, a former Bessemer boy, who does clever yodling solo. MT. Berry's voice and his style have been generally admired and Bessemer will look forward to seeing him on Monday night with interest,"
 Following the performance, there will be dance given 1n honor of the young men at the Elk hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Beth-El Sisterhood will hold their reg ular semimonthly meeting Thursday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Philip Ripko at her home on Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Mrs. L. D. McCullum, correspondent, re- eeives news items. Phone Bessemer 1o72
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Rev. L. E. StanSell Will nOlu SefNiSeS Sunday at the First Methodist church, using as a topic in the morning, "Our Great Opportunity" in the evening, Helping Others to Jesus"
 Services will be held Sunday at the Christian Science reading room at Il oc clock in the morning and at o'clock in the evening. The subject of the serv- ices will be- Are Sin, Disease and Death Reai?" Sunday school at 9'3O a. m and the usual Wednesday evening service at o'clock.
 Dr. F. o. Heller will hold services at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning. His subject will be Fear Yer sus Faith" In the evening MT Frank F. Glass of Birmingham will speak at this church, using as topic, "A World Vision
 pr. w. P. Price will hold services at the First Baptist church Sunday, using as topic in the morning. "Christlan Consecration;" in the evening, Pepu- mistic Religion; the Kind You Need To- day" Sunday school at 9:3o. B. r.. r. U. 6:45; Meredith Waller, president.
 Services will be held Sunday at the Church of God. Rev. W. 5. Best the pastor will use as subject in the morning. ''The Duty of the Shepherd; in the evening his topic will be 'Is Di- vine Healing a Divine Doctrine
 Services will. be held Sunday at the South Highlands Baptist church at Il a. m. and 7:so D. m. Rev. Roy Chandler, the pastor, will have charge of both Services. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m- F. R. Morris, superintendent. Baptist Young Peoples union at 6:30. with James Carnes, president, leader The public is invited to attend these services.
 Services. will be held Sunday at the First Christian church with the pastor Rev. E. H. Hutchinson in charge. The subject for the morning service will he Zeal Worthy of Prase;' for the eve ming, Demand and Supply."l At the close of the evening service the rites o1 baptism will be administered. Sunday school at 9:45. Christian Endeavor 6:4t D. m. Special musical numbers. at the morning service by D. B. McClesky.
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Bessemer chapter No. 110, Royal Arch Masons, will meet Tuesday evening at $ o'clock at the Masonic hall, when the degrees of past master and most excel lent master will be conferred. The chap ter is making plans for the York Rite reunion, which is regularly held in May. and at this meeting of Tuesday evening committees will be appointed to make all arrangements for the event.
 
 Beth-El Sisterhood will hold their reg ular senimonthly meeting Thursday aft ernoon at o'clock with Mrs. Philip Ripko at her home on Eighteenth street.
 All circles of the Woman's S auxiliary Of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon Circle No. l will meet with Mrs. c. B. Lytle. Circle No. with Mrs. Knight on Fourth ave nue. and Circle No. with Mrs. B. L. Russell in Jonesboro.
 The St. Agnes guild of Trinity Episco- pal church will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs Bloomer in the Matthews apartments. The hour will be O clock.
 Mrs. George Houston will entertain, the Bridge club Wednesday aft ernoon at her home on Fifth avenue at 3 o'clock
 The Tuesday Morning Bridge club will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The degree team of Eensley Coun- cil No. 75 R. and S. NJ. will meet Sun day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the tenn pie. All members are urgently re- quested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

H. B. Walker, Realty Building, Bessemer, Manager of circula- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

St. Anthonys Society will meet Tues day morning at 9:30 with Mrs. F. B. l Lemont. SIS Twenty first street The business meeting will be held in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

The regular business meeting of Ensley Chapter No. 120, Royal Arch Masons, will be held Monday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

St. Johns Episcopal church--Dr. Ed monds Bennett, rector Sunday school at 9:45; Holy communion at Il and evening services at 7:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
AT THE CHURCHES

Rev. L. F.. StanseII Will hold serVlces Sunday at the First Methodist church. using as a topic in the morning, "Our Great Opportunity" in the evening, Helping Others to Jesus"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Dr. w P Price will hold services at the First Baptist church Sunday, using as a topic in the morning, Christian Consecraton;' in the evening, "Pepti- mistic Religion: the Kind You Need To- day.n Sunday school at 9:30. B. Y. F. U. 6:45; Meredith Waller, president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Dr. F. 0. Hellier will hold services at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning His subject will be Fear Ver- sus Faith In the evening MT. Frank F. Glass of Birmingham will speak at this church. using as a topic. "A World Vision.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

Services will be held Sunday at the Church of God Rev. W. 5. Best, the pastor, will use as subject in the morning, 'The Duty of the Shepherd in the evening his topic will be Is Di- vine Healing a Divine Doctrine?'
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16
ARGEST EGG PRODUCED
BY yoRPHINGToN HEN

Mrs. ParI Davis brought in some
.Nir~ on. of the ordinary in RI" for,
Of an extra large egg which wss
laid by one Of her Buff Orpingtcn
hens. While the Orphingtons arc
'tne'vn to he producers Of large eggs,
this one was beyond the usual aver
age. . An ordinary egg, will average
"a trife over one ounce and a quar-
ter. while the one brought in by
Mrs Davis weighs four and one-half
ounces. It is seven and one-fourth
by eight inches in circumference -
Hooker Advance.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16
FISHING FOR CASING
AT THE BEAVER WELL

The Beaver Oil & Gas Company
have not made any progress in their
drilling for the past week. They have
been fishing for a casing, the head
of which was twisted off, and with
much success. They have sent
for special fishing tools to extricate
this casing, which win be the work
of only a few hours after the tools
arrive, but the work win be at a
standstill until they get here.-Guy-
NJ Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16
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TWO MEN KILLED AND
EIGHT BADLY SHOCKED

c. c. Davis visited Sand Springs,
Texas, las5 Thursday to place tomb
stone at the grave of his son, Lester
While there, a bolt of lightning
struck at gravel bed where ter
men we're working, killing two Of
tic men outright, and knocking the
other eight unconscious, it taking
sometime to resuscitate a part Of
their number.-Guymon Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Mrs. M. A. Brinnon, who had been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Mitchell, left Friday for her
home in Texhoma, Oklahoma.
Mrs. H. NJ. Goss returned Satur-
day from Wichita, where she had
been to see her son, Holton. who was
accidentally shot in the shoulder a
few days ago. with shot gun. He
vas seriously injured, but is getting
along fine now.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Mrs. N. j. Kepler arrived from
Saltwater, Oklahoma, Saturday for
a short stay on her farm near Lo-
rena, Oklahoma, and to visit with
relatives and friends in that neigh
borhood. She had the Democrat
changed to that address for the pres
ent, as she does not want to be
without the news.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Or. A. N. Morrow made a profess
sional trip to Plains last Friday.
Mrs. r. L. RisIey Of Plains was
a Liberal visitor and taking oste-
pathic treatments.
Miss Arletta Leete left Friday
for Nara Visa, N. NJ, for visit with
Mrs. Mary Bailey.
Mrs. J. F. Deere of Perryton, re-
turned home Sunday, after success
full operation at a local hospital.
Harvey Burns left Friday for the
eastern part Of the state for an ex-
tended stay.
DR.. A. L. Knisely came in from
Boulder, Colorado, Friday, to look
after business matters and visit for
mer friends.
DR.. Emery Trekell moved to his
new home on West Third Monday.
This home was formerly occupied by
DR.. and Mrs. Perrin.
George Spradling of Kansas Uni
versity, came home the last of the
week to spend the summer with
home folks.
Mrs. Will Brightup of Hooker, Ok
lahoma, returned to her home the
last of the week, after spending sew
eral days here.
The Boy Scouts had their pictures
taken Friday by Photographer Pate.
They showed their pup tents, truck
and speed wagons, and the boys in
uniform.
Miss Vera Mcleod Of Tyrone, who
was operated on at local hospital
last week, for appndicitis, is getting
long nicely. She is a daughter OF
DR.. Mcleod of Tyrone.
One of the new apartments in the
Vickers Row, has been let to Bangs
Bros, for a storage room. 1t is a
large, fine room and things will be
cared for in frst-class manner.
George Spreading returned from
Hutchinson Sunday night. He had
stopped off there from X. u, to
spend few days with relatives and
friends.
Miss Elma Minister, who is attend
ing school in Kansas City, Missouri,
is expected home in few days for
an extended visit with her mother,
Mrs. Forney Gatewood.
The National Guards are camp
ing on the rifle range, east of the
city. but this week will probably end
it, and all members of the company
will have had their rifle practice ac-
cording to official orders.
Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Henry and
children returned Sunday from
Kingman, where they have been at
tending the Epworth League Insti-
tute. They also attended the Com
mencement exercises of Baker Uni
versity at Baldwin.
Miss Mae Fraim of the Democrat
office, left Sunday for a six weeks
visit at Des Moines, Iowa. and other
points in that state. The Democrat |
will miss her greatly. but hopes that
: he will enjoy fine rest and pleas
ant vacation, and will return better
able than ever to look after her part
of the newspaper work. Mrs. Clara
Caddell-Parks is gathering news for
the paper during Miss Fraim's alb
sence.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16
Liberal Light, beethoven Company

Miss Barbara Stout was over from
Arkalon between trains, Saturday,
shopping.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

The Citizens State bank has some
beautiful new window curtains. They
are of heavy. dark velvet and are
very attractive.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Allen George is here from Filing
wood, visiting his father and other
relatives for few days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Mrs. Will Jerman, VIII was called
to Eastern Oklahoma, on account Of
the serious illness Of. a relative, is
expected to return home in few
days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Mrs. ]. F. Patterson returned to
he home in Tyrone Friday after an
operation at local hospital. Her
husband came up and accompanied
her home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Miss Emma Jaquins spent Sunday
in Forgan visiting with her mother,
Mrs. L. X. Orr.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-06-16

Mrs. J. A. Kelley was over from
Hugoton last week visiting and trad
ing.