The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
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James Barr of 452s Fifth avenue, I Vivian. was shot and painfully wounded by a stray bullet Satur- day night about o'clock while on his way to work Mir. Barr was employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and had start ed to his work at No. mine. on nearing the mine several shots were fired from the negro quarters near by, and one took effect in MT. Barr right thigh. Rufe Meadows. a negro, who was passing nearby. heard MT Barr's call for help and came to his assistance. He was removed to his home, where medical aid was given. Mir. Barr has been resident of Wy lam for number of years and Is well known in this community.
 Mrs E. P. Thompson of 151O Ave- nue E was painfully injured yester- day morning about o'clock, when her clothing caught fire. Mrs. Thomp- son was standing near an open grate, it Is stated, with her back to the grate. when her dressing gown was ignited. The blaze was quickly eX- tinguished but not before the lower part. of her body had been severely burned. She was rushed to the Ems ley infirmary, where medical aid was rendered, and was reported to be rest ing quietly last night.
 Leslie Moore. a negro, was killed
 Sunday morning, it is alleged by Amos Green. another negro. Accord ing to reports, Moore. who operates pressing shop and shoe shine par Tor on Fifteenth street, sherman Heights gbecame engaged in an argu- ment with Amos Green, who was em- ployed by him. 1t is alleged that Moore struck at Green with an iron and then ran, but he was caught by Green, who it is stated stabbed hlm several times in the back officers were immediately notified and Green was placed In the city jail on charge of murder.
 Mrs Mary Pauline Garner, age 5S years, died yesterday at local in firnrary as the result of burns re- ceived on December 2, when the stove at the home of Mrs. J. r. Sllliamsoh' 2313 Avenue b, exploded. According to reports Mrs Garner had practical fly recovered from her injuries and IL was thought that she would be able to be removed to her home on Iues- day. Mrs. Garner had been resi- dent of this city for several years ana was well known and much beloved and her death comes as distinct surprise to her friends. The deceased is survived by her husband. Leon Garner; one son, Henry Garner, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Wausoit and Mrs Louis Demonet. Funeral services will be held this morning at
 o'clock at the St. Anthony cath ollie church. Interment will be made at Oakland cemetery with Echols Angwin in charge
 Frank Smith. a negro, was found dead in bed yesterday afternoon about l 2 o'clock in the rear of his pressing shop. 1531 Twenty-first street, ana Avenue L. According to reports the negro resided at this place with his aged mother. and 1t is thought by or hcers that his death resulted from natural causes The coroner was mo- tified and an investigation will be
 made probably today.
 One of the most brilliant social af- fairs of the holiday season will De | given this evening at the WoodWard Golf and Country club, when the board of governors will entertain al
 a formal dance. Elaborate prepara- tons are DGlnE Hiddt ict tA'9 oSN'
 sion and a large number of guests are expected to be present Each member of the club has been given
 permission to invite two friends. On Wednesday evening the contest
 which has been in progress during i the month of December between the First Christian church of Ensley and the Christian church of Hopkinsville, i Ky. will be concluded. The con test is for the best attendance. The church at Hopkinsville has the record i of having the largest mid-week at 1 tendance of any other Christian church in the state of Kentucky, and
 up to the present time Ensley has | outnumbered the church in that state. At the Wednesday meeting pr. J. T.. | Shieffelin, pastor of the Plunckett
 Memorial Presbyterian church at Fairfield, will be the speaker of the
 occasion. The public is invited to | attend.
 ] A family reunion is being held by l the members of the Flautt family for the first time in 20 years. This re- union is being held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Flautt on the Ens- ley Highlands. They have as their
 
 guests at this time their father, Capt. J. D. Flautt of Pulaski Tenn, two sisters, Mrs. F. A. owen of Colum-
 bus, Ga, Mrs. F. II. Woodward of
 Pulaski, Tenn, and two brothers,
 Meredith Flautt of Nashville. Tenn,
 and solon Flautt, wife and daughter, i of Aurora, Mo.
 1 Mrs. M. Parker will be hostess to ! the members of the Woman's mis- | sionary society of the Shadyside
 Methodist church this morning at 10 | o'clock at her home on Calera ave
 nue. The especial feature of the
 meeting will be the Christmas tree for the adopted mothers. Members are requested to send their packages
 to Mrs. E. T. Fields, Mrs. G. M. Truss and Mrs. Samuel Spring. in order that black 'mambas', and the sudden ris-
 il gs, and the-'
 Ssh. please" Camilla cried has tily, 'I don't want the reverse side of the picture"
 Pooh! That's like a woman"
 T don't care if it is, or isn't. You
 must leave me my happy little