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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
| GiSSEMER SCHOOL.
I J GRADUATE 70
SENIORS MON D A !.
Twelfth Annual York lite Re-
union To Convene Mon
day Afternoon
BESSEMER BUREAU !
THE AGE-HERALD
ual.n,,,or Ala Ma Dc


enhancement exercises for Bes-
S'iner High. school will take place
t~eiIng the coming week. ending
y nth the graduation exercises and
presentation of diplomas to
SIS of 20 students at the Bessemer
IN school auditorium Thursday
l. hit. The commencement exercises
! al begin with the commencement
sermon which is to be preached at
e First Methodist church Sunday
,ht is to be carried out Wednes-
) night. To the graduating class
I. Thursday night must be added 10
l embers of the mid-year class max
i4s a total of So students graduated
Us year.
1t is certain that the auditorium
i'll not be large enough to seat
/ large number who will wish to
' itness the exercises, and the lack
u space is but one reminder that
tie present high school has been
.eatly outgrown. The auditorium
e4sily this number of people in the
I'm ediate families of the graduates.
and the high school faculty
on class night the following pro-
ram will be carried out: 1nvoca-
ION. Rev. Joseph Schieffeilin; song,
s;cott; class history, Lucille Hammer;
ass poem, Roma Anderson; class
prophecy, Laura Kirkpatrick; song,
lass; presentation of gifts, Miss
tiage Morton; class statistician, Joe
Dennis; reading of VIII, James Bra
icy; benediction, Rev. Roy Chandler.
The graduation exercises Will be
held Thursday evening at the audi
torium. when an elaborate program
will be carried out with the high
school orchestra furnishing the mu-
SIC The program will be as fol
her; selection. orchestra; salutatory,
Margaret Randle; song, class; vale
oictorv. Sadie Ling; commencement
address, DR.. James S. Thomas OF the
university; presentation OF diplomas,
president y, B. Parker of the board
~ education; class song, words by
Margaret Porter benedlctioh' Kew
g. T. Waites
Members of this years class are:
Artie Louise Alley, Susie Jane Al
ley. Roma Anderson. Frances Ander-
son. Alice Ball, Ruby Barner. Carl
barrett. James Braley, Ethel Cooley,
India Crofford. Blanche and Mary
croker, Susie Crotwell, Gladys Cox,
Ola and Ora Davidson. Joe Dennle,
Bernice Dill, Robert Farrell; one
Gibson. Wilbert Golson Lucille
Hamne = Iris Harris, Erin Hatcher,
Howard Hatcher, John Hagler. Wal
lace HARRISON, Thelma jenkins,
James Johnston, Bessie Jones, Slbyl
kartus, Sadie Kennedy, Carlton kee-
ton Laura Kirkpatrick, Allie Laird
Lola Lewis. Sadie Ling, Audrey Long,
Frank Loring, Eva Pearl Lyons, Eta
Nye Malone, Gage Morton, Lewis
Moreland, Liliard Mcneil. Alpha
Nolan. Camillus Odell, Bob Penning-
ton. Cecil Pitts, Willie Pitts, Mar
saret Porter, Eva Neal Porter Pau
line Powell, Martha Prestridge, Mar
garet Randle, Edith Ross, Edith san
tiers, Joe Scott. Alfred smith, Evans
Smithson. Helen smith, Annie 4te"
ART Jouise Underwood, Alice Vines
GLADYS Waldrop, Amor Webb, James
White. Jack Wise, Jeffie Bell VIII
hanson. Rebecca Williamson and Eu-
gene Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

There will be no services at the
First Christian church Sunday on ac-
count of the commencement sermon
at the First Methodist church and
the address of DR.. LaFontaine at
the Presbyterian church in the eve
ming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
NATIONS, CLUB ENTERTAINER

Mrs. &. b. Hollingsworth and Mrs.
p NJ Matthews were hostesses Fri
day evening to the members of the
Matron's club and their husbands at
a dinner and card party afterwards.
There was four-course dinner.
George Rutledge was awarded the
mems prize. handsome handkerchiefs,
and Charles Bentley was awarded
the consolation. Mrs. C. A. Harris
the ladies' prize, silver
bud vase, and the consolation, tea
towels, went to Mrs. Julian Erlick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TRI-STATE SONG SERVICE
Singers From Distant Points To At
tend Sunday Affair

Singers from three states will at
tend the tri-state song service, to be
held June in Ben Hur hall. An
elaborate program has been arranged
for the meeting, comprising solos,
duets, quartets and congregational
singing.
The best talent obtainable in Bir-
mingham will be featured on the
program. John NJ. Dye, S13 First
avenue, is in charge of arrangements.
Prof. A. J. Showalter, Tennessee, and
Prof. C. C. R. Mullins and Prof. B. B.
Beall, both of Georgia, and T. B..
Mosely, Albertville. Ala. are expected
to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MIDWAY SCHOOL CLOSES
Large Crowds Attend Revival-COl-
legc Girls Arrive Home

MIDWAY. Ala. May 26.-(Speeial
Leased Wire. 1.-THE Midway school
closed Friday and the commencement
exercises were held Friday night at
the school auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO INSTALL PASTOR

Rev. J. E. Coker, pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church. went to
Birmingham Saturday to act as a
member of the insulating commits
sion for Rev j. s. Stevens, who will
be made pastor of the Fairview Pres
hyterian church IN that city Sunday
morning. Rev. T. ]. Springfield of
Birmingham will fill the pulpit for
the local pastor at both the services
here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
RED MEN TO MEET

Great Sachem ]. W. Malone and
Great Guide of the Forest r. H. Shell
ton, both of whom were elected to
great council offices in Besse:ner last
Wednesday were interesting visitors
at the meeting of kynulga Tribe of
Red Men on Friday evening. Ar
engagements are being completed ny
the members of the two Admission
tribes for the district convention
which will be held here next Sat
urday and which will be attended by
about 800 delegates from the tribes
in the Fourth district
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CHURCH ADDITION READY

Monnish Memorial BAPTIST church
has just completed large sunday
school room adjoining the church, to
be used for the first time tomorrow.
The addition was built to care for
the overcrowded condition of the old
Sunday school room.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MRS. MANSFIELD DIES

Strick en- by apopleXy Friday evc-
ring Mrs. J. L. Mansfield of this
city died Friday night at her home
on Noble street, leaving her aged
husband and an adopted daughter,
Mrs. V. Hofstader. The funeral serv-
ices will be held al the First Metho-
dist church Sunday afternoon at 5
o'clock, by Rev. L. C. Branscomb, and
burial will follow at Hillside ceme-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
NEW NAME SUGGESTED

AT meeting OF The TUSCALOOSA
Hospital association yesterday. pre-
sided over by Samuel F. Clabaugh,
it was recommended that the name
of the association be changed to the
Druid City Hospital Association, Inc.
Reports showed that the first month
of operating the institution was mos.
satisfactory. 1t was reported that
the new. ice plant connected with the
institution is now in operation and
turns out from 500 to 1000 pounds
per day. Some additional equipment
has been recently installed in the
hospital building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
OLIVER TO SPEAK

Congressman w B. Oliver Will adj
dress the Chamber of Commerce
Monday night and will talk on the
potentiality of Lock Il. Among the
matters to come up will be paving
around the A. G. S. depot, viaduct
over the NJ G. o. railroad, Riverside
drive. city limits, and the exodus OF
negro labor. A moving picture will
be shown by the Alabama Power
company on resources of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

"Earth's Greatest Contrasts" will
be the topic of DR.. +. o. Hellier's
sermon Sunday morning at II o'clock
at the First Presbyterian church. At
the evening service the pulpit will
be filled by DIR. Dupont LaFontaine
of Smyrna Turkey, who is an exile
from his native land. He will speak
on THE Twenty third Psalm" giving
it an Oriental interpretation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CONTEST GENERAL RATES

The Montgomery county board OF
revenue has filed a complaint against
rates on gravel in carloads from Can
teloup Spur to all points on the lines
Of the Western and A. c. l.. in Mont
gomery county. Reparation is sought
for past shipments. The case IS set
for Iupe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
NEW BUILDING At
TUSCALOOSA WILL
SOON Be STARTED
$4,000 Structure For Un-
dertaking Establishment
Is To Be Erected
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU |
THE AGE-HFRAID
Tuscaloosa. Ala. Nav 26 /

DR.. Aston Fits will commence at
once the erection of a building for
Rogers-Jones Undertaking company
at the corner of Broad street AMI
Twenty first avenue. 1t will cost
about $4,000 and will be especially
built for an undertaking establish
ment with funeral chanel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO STUDY SEAFOOD

The initial meeting of the state
recess conservation committee Will
be held at Biloxi June Z, where the
committee will make a study of Mis-
sissippi methods of conserving and
utilizing seafoods, according to State
Commissioner of Conservation l. T.
Quinn, who returned from Mobile
Saturday. The committee will meet
at Boyou la Batre June and Mobile
June IL. It's final sessions Will be
held at MONTGOMERY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
cocHRANE HEADS COMMITTEE

r. II. Cochrane has been appointed
chairman of the central committee
to arrange the plans and other de-
tails for the big celebration to be
given at RlverView park June to
raise funds for building Riverside
drive. Mr. Cochrane has appointed
several subcommittee and pro-
gram is in course of preparation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
GIVE BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. W. C. Stoddard and Mrs. G. A..
Schartz entertained Friday evening
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Spnks of New Orleans Delicious
refreshments Were served. There
were four tables of bridge. The fol-
lowing guests were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. r. j. McCollum, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Rodgers. Mr. and Mrs. j. N.
ton, Mr.. w. L. Schartz. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. H. d. Thompson and Ray McDan-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MASS MEETING CALLED

The Senior Chamber Of Commerce
committee having in charge public
itv work in behalf of the 100000
school bond issue to be voted on
June IS met yesterday and called
mass meeting of citizens for June 4.
AT this meeting the speakers will
bring before the voters the impor-
lance and needs of city schools and
will discuss why the bond issue
should be passed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MUNSEY BUYS GLOBE
Publisher Acquires One OF Oldest Pa
pers In Country

NEW YORK, May 26.-Frank A.
Munsey has purchased The New York
Globe and Commercial Advertiser. it
was announced today. The Globe is
one of the oldest newspapers in the
country. being in it's one hundred
thirteenth year. Mr.. Munsey owns
The New York Herald, The Sun and
The Evening Telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CREN STILL FREE

Ed Crenshaw, inmate of the Bryce
insane hospital, who escaped Wed
nesday, has not been captured. Hos
pital authorities stated today that
they have not received any clue as
to his whereabouts and every effort
is being made to locate him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

A call for a national wheat confer
ence has been sent out signed by the
governors Of a number of middle
west states, heads of farmers or
ganizations. and other interested
parties. the dates being fixed for
June 1920, in Chicago. Gov.
William w. Brandon received a tele-
gram Saturday advising him of the
call and asking that he give publici
ty to it. The telegram was signed by
a long list of governors and senators
from wheat producing states.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
COLONEL ARRIVES

Col. n NJ. Paul of the headquart-
ers staff of the Fourth corps area
has arrived at Camp Mcclellan to
resume command of the r. o. I. C.
units, which are soon to arrive at the
local training post. Col. w. X.
Dashiel also of Fort Mcpherson will
arrive early in June.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO STOP MOTOR BUS


MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 90
Especial Leased Wire).-The Alabama
public service commission Saturday
granted the petition of the NJ. G. o.
railroad to discontinue its motor bus
service between stations Mann and
Dawes. Granting of the discontin
uance it's permit followed an inves-
tigation which revealed that the
service was not sufficiently patron
lied to provide operating expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

The annual dance of the 0. n. f. A.
club is to be held Monday evening at
the Elks hall on Nineteenth street
The committee for the evening will
be Ed Morris and r. F. Allen. A
number of married couples will act
as chaperones. Oliver MAYORS or
chestra will furnish the music.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO FORM AUXILIARY

An auxiliary of the New Era Ba-
laCa class of the South Highlands
Baptist church is to be formed at a
meeting to be held Sunday morning
at GAS O'Clock. The auxiliary Is to
be composed of wives, and lady
friends of members of the Baraca
class Those interested have been
asked to be present at the melting
Sunday morning, at which time an
organization is to be perfected, and
a innnnnr chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
ENTERTAINED MARTINS, CLASS

The Young Matrons class of the
Baptist church was entertained Fri
day evening at the home Of Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CALL WHEAT CONFERENCE

SPRINGFIELD, HI, May ga
call for a national wheat conference
to be held in Chicago June IL and 20
bearing the names of the governors
of Minnesota, Knsas, Missouri, Ohio,
Oklahoma and Illinois. was made
public here today by Governor Len
Small.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
REVIVAL IN PROGRESS

The revival meetings WHICH are be-
ing held at the Baptist church by
Rev. T. Q. Reese are drawing large
crowds. The singing is conducted by
f. FAR.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
sANATORIUM CAMPAIGN sALCKs

The drive for funds at BesSemer
In the sanatorium campaign has
slowed down in the past few days,
and the quota assigned to this dis
trict may not be raised in the allotted
time The committees working the
downtown district have about COM
pleted their reports, almost every
person in the business section having
contributed to the campaign. Re
ports from the rural and industrial
divisios are coming in slowly, how
ever, and to date only four corpora
lions have reported from the indus
trial division. These reports total
more than $500 subscribed from
the employees, and are as follows
United States Iron Pipe and Foundry
company, s404; Superior Pipe com
pany, $500; Sloss Sheffield Steel and
Iron company, $3.50; Bessemer Soil
Pipe company, $343,
Many other plants are to report
for their men. and the subscriptions
from the corporations are also to be
handled from the Bessemer headquar-
ters at the Chamber Of Commerce.
The time for the drive is expected to
be extended
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

This ceremony is being held under
the auspices of Bessemer Lodge, No
54S, and jefferson Valley Lodge, No
795, an dit is certain that there will
be several hundred Masons from
thit. and other cities to take part
in the celebration.
The laying of the cornerstone is
to take place the first day of the
York Rite reunion, which conyenes
at o'clock Monday afternoon, and
Grand Master Julian F. Spearman. of
Admission, and Grand Secretary
George Beauchamp. of Montgomery
will take leading parts. All Masons
wishing to take part in the celebrat
Ion have been asked to report al the
Temple at O'Clock, and the band
will give thirty minute concert
there, beginning at 2:30 o'clock.
Frank Bolin will act as Marshal
of the parade and Miss Hirsh Cihlds.
Miss Frances Jones and Miss Helen
Feitch are to be sponsors There will
be hundreds of Masons in line, as
well as the school children, the pa
rade being divided into seven sec
tions. The parade will be formed at
Nineteenth street, and First ave-
nue., and the laying of the corner
stone will take place at 8 o'clock.
Gordan Goodwin will make the prin-
cipal address at the laying of the
corner stone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO PLAY BENEFIT GAME

Friday, June s. on the Rolling mill
field, a baseball game will be played
between the Shrine club and the De-
molays for the benefit of Mrs. c. B.
Lytle's band of the United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy. Sponsors
and other details will be announced
later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
ST. ALOYsIUS COMMENCEMENT

commencement exercises for St
Aloysius school will be held Tues
day evening, when an appropriate
program is to be carried out at the
school auditorium on Seventh avenue
The following comprise the gradual
ing class for 1923: Mary a. Costa,
Myrtle NJ. Hayes. Margaret NJ Sui
Ivan, Mary A. Pasquale. Mary Schil-
lect and Frances Schilleci. fishers at
the exercises Will be George Hayes
and James OGara.
Miss Myrtle Hayes will act as salu-
tatorian, while the valedictorian will
be Miss Margaret Sullivan. An in
teresting program viii be given by
tn estudents of the school, which Will
include the presentation of a pageant
and a number of musical and literary
selections.
The following will take part in the
program: Miss NJ. Costa. Miss Mar
garet Sullivan. Miss Jessie ManZella.
Miss Elizabeth Lockwood, Miss Fan
ME Schelleci, Miss M. Durick, Miss
Mary Pasquale, Miss Kathleen Glea-
son and H. Fitzpatrick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MISS MARIE JONES FETED

Mrs. Ray Tillman and Miss Eliza
beth Pierce entertained at their
home on Arlington avenue Friday
evening in honor Miss Marie Jones'
a bride elect of June Bridge was
played in the prettily decorated
house and the following guests were
present: Misses Elise Bruins, Pauline
Sudduth, Audrey Word. Mabel Moore
Thelma Burnam, Mabel Chapman,
Hattie Gibson, Jamie Jones, Pearl
Beasley. Alberta Jones, Blanche
Lamb, Jane dickinson, Louise Brown,
Ruby Robinson, Charlotte DAILY, Miss
Norwood, Mrs. Gordon Fritz and Mrs.
W LENA DOdd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

There will be joint meeting OF
Brighton Lodge No. 1856. I. o. O. f.
and Aster Rebekah Lodge No. IL on
Monday evening at the hall at Brigh-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Among the college girls who have
returned to their homes here are
Miss Antoinette Pruett, Miss Edith
Hitchcock and Miss Mary Morton of
Montevallo and Miss Ella Thomson
who have been teaching in Tallahas-
see. Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Miss Maude Henderson Walker an
nounces the commencement recital
of her pupils in voice and piano in
her studio On the evening of June g..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Zamora Temple band will head tho
parade of Masonic bodies at Besse-
nTer Monday afternoon, which is to
precede the laying of the cornerstone
Of the new high school building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO BURY MISS WRIGHT

Funeral services will be held for
Miss Ella Wright, 30 years old. at 10
O'Clock Sunday morning from the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Wright, at South Park station
on the north Bessemer car line.
Death, which occurred Friday morn
ing. resulted from a lingering illness
at the family residence. The deceased
is survived by seven brothers and
three sisters. Rev. A. C. Swindall
will officiate, buriel to follow at Oak
Grove cemetery with Huey and Nc
Cornell in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

The commencement sermon for
the senior class of the Bessemer
High school will be preached by
Rev b. T. Waites at the First
Methodist church Sunday morning at
IL o'clock. The members of the class
will attend in cap and gowns, and
it is expected that there will be an
overflow aggregation. A special
musical program has been arrange ed
by Miss Nellie Adams, organist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO HOLD ANNUAL DANCE

Bruce Snid0r, when Mrs. Nell Thomp-
son was joint hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

At the II O'Clock services at the
First Baptist church Sunday morning
Rev. w. p. Price will give a report
Of the Southern Baptist convention
at St. Louis, which he attended At
the evening service his text will be
Samuel, a Life Without Wild Oats"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO VOTE on BOND ISSUE

Bessemer and from sales of the flow
ers made here for other auxiliaries
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Rev. Roy Chandler will fill the
pulpit at the South Highlands Bap-
fist church Sunday morning At the
evening service the Lords Supper
will be observed.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-15
DR. BUSH MAY
 COME BEFORE JURY
Local Man Got Diploma From Medical College Under Suspicion

Dr. J. w. Bush of New Britain and his brother Dr. A. P. Bush. formerly of this city but now said to be in Memphis. Tennessee. may be called to testify before the sesion of the extra ordinary grand just next week, ac- cording to Reports today in connection with the investigation of the manner of procuring doctors licenses.
 When asked this morning if they would be called, States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn said it was not up- likely that Dr. J. w. Bush would be called before the grand jury, although he did not care to commit himself definitely upon the matter. Asked if efforts were being made to have Dr. A. F. Bush come back to testify MT. Alcnrn said he preferred not to state at this time.
 Drs. J. w. and A. P. Bush are graduates of the Kansas City college Of Medicine and Surgery and both have practiced in this city for several years. Recently Dr. A. P. Bush left rather suddenly.
 When a Herald representative in terviewed Dr. J. w. Bush and asked him if it were true that his brother had left under suspicious circum- stances while Dr. J. w. was out of the city, the latter denied that there was anything Irregular, but stated that his brother who was working for him and not a partner in the firm of