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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
LoJrIsvILLE PASTOR HERE

Dr. J. w. Johnston, pastor Of the Third Avenue Methodist church of Louisville, Ky, is one of the diStin- guished visitors to the conference. He is one of the most interesting men at the conference, having served with distinction in the church for many years and for a term was presiding elder of this district and also pastor of a large Birmingham charge. His most interesting experience and the most romantic surrounds him as chaplain during the World war. It is related here that President Woodrow Wilson, who is personal friend of Dr. Johnston, sent the minister list of names as suggested chapla1ns III the army. Dr. Johnston found him. self unable to approve several and so wrote the President. The next day brought a telegram from the war President: "Why don't you go your self?" pr. Johnston handed the tele- gram over to his wife and 1t is stated she said that if she were man that she would go to France. Dr. Jonn- ston imm ediately wired an accept ance and served in France and Ger many with the army. He and Claud O'Rear of Jasper were in Europe to- gether and around the fireside or their hosts in Ensley they have spun some happy memories during the mast few evenings. The two minis ters. from all that can be found out, enjoyed their service in the army ex- ceedingly and the stories they relate are sufficient to beguile even the most indifferent person.
 pr. ohnson is quite as well known in Birmingham as any minis ter here and has been givn cordlal welcome since his presence at the conference became generally known.
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 MenIo Man At Baptist Church.
 Rev L. D. Patterson of Menlo, Ca. one of the best known minis ters in the Methodist church will teach the Baraca class of the Ensley Baptist church Sunday morning ln- stead of Robert l.. Daniels, the regu- lar teacher. The visiting pastor has only recently returned from tour of the orient and it was announced that his talk would be on condi tions of the east and the work be- ing done in that country by churches and church leaders. His address be- fore the conference on similar topic excited the widest interest and it is believed his address before the Baraca class Sunday morning will bring about the largest attendance vet recorded by that organization.
 Judge Garrison of Ashland has been assigned to teach the Brother hood class of rhe Ensley Christian church Sunday morning in the pace or SdIHu6l V. .INl-is5, silS iSS u'eeA teacher. This announcement was made at conference headquarters Saturday afternoon. fudge Garrison is a lawyer widely known in Ma hama and it is felt that .he class will be given an interesting interpre- tation of the lession.
 Roll call services at the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church Sun day night is expected to be attended by every member of that congre- tion. Rev. l.. A. Brubaker will read
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
PIONEER CITIzEN DIES

Joseph Sleeves, 47, pioneer resi- dent and assistant superintendent of the Woodward Ore Mines at Bes- semer for many years, died at the family residence Friday evening. Death resulted from long illness, though it came unexpectedly. the deceased having been taken sudden l& ill 8 few days ago.
 Mr. Sleeves came here when a boy from Denver, his birthplace. His ia ther WAS connected with the Wood ward Iron company many years prior tc his death, and the deceased spent practically his entire life in thc services of that company. He was universally liked. and his death is re- gretted by a wide circle of friends.
 Funeral services will be held from Union church at Lipscomb Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock with Rev A. M. Phifer officiating. Burial will follow there with Huey and McCon- nell in charge. The following will act as pallbearers: c. c. Harllins S. N. Richbourg, Dr. Fred Denson J. R. Moore, Jesse Foust and Lee Rollins.
 Mir. Sleeves is survived by his widow, daughter, Miss Lois Sleeves; two sons, Harold and Edwin Sleeves; his mother, Mrs. Emma Sleeves; three brothers, Harry, Raymond and Jack Sleeves; five sisters, Mrs. c. s. Boil ing, Mrs. Coy Ellard, Mrs. T. R. Per kins, Mrs. Lee Perry and Miss Flora Sleeves
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feet in the decorations. A short business meeting was held before the games. when Mrs. Dan Goss was elected a member
 Little Kathryn Harris passed the tally cards, after which bridge was enjoyed. The club prize, a buffet set, was won by Mrs. w. o. HCdgkin; Mrs. Sam Brick was awarded the guest prize, also a buffet set, while the consolation was drawn by Mrs. John Eagan, a dainty candlestick holder. A turkey plate luncheon was served.
 Those enjoying this lovely hospi- tality were: Miss Mamie Morris Miss Kathryn Maddox. Miss Mabel Moore, Miss Nellie Adams. Misses Virginia and Ethel Williamson, Miss Willie Lee Smith, Miss Helen Lees Orum Miss Thomasine Ktlgore, Miss Margaret Murrah, Miss Avis Little, Mrs. Joe Little, Mrs. Paul Ragsdale, Mrs. S. G. Stephenson, Mrs. Felton Collier. Mrs. Golan Buck, Mrs. Gran ger Williams, Mrs. Leonard Yam, IT, Mrs. John Snider. Mrs. Ralph Snider Mrs Bruce Snider. Mrs. Eugene Honeycutt, Mrs. Charles McDonald Mrs Mac Clay. Mrs. Emmett Ray Mrs George Ross, Mrs. Herschel Will son, Mrs, Howard McEniry, Mrs. c. A. Harris Mrs. John Neal Mrs. Sam Err lick, Mrs Julian Erlick, Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs. Dan Goss, Mrs. J. S Winters, Mrs. E. B. Mayes. Mrs. Clay Ragsdale. Mrs. Valpo Ragsdale, Mrs J. C. Pope. Mrs. John Leonard, Mrs G. B Hollingsworth Mrs. Guy Will son, Mrs. John Mcconnell Mrs. Her bert Milton, Mrs. w. A. Shepard, Mrs. J. C. Perry, Mrs. Leo Hill, Mrs. Fred Stover, Mrs. Mahlon Bonnoit, Mrs E. w. McNeil, Mrs. II. H. Pendleton, Mrs. John Horsely. Mrs. T. T. Huey, Mrs. George Rutledge. Mrs. G. c. Terry, Mrs. W. D. Taylor, Mrs. J. H Blue and Mrs. John Eagan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
ENSLEY SOCIETY
RTRTHDAY PARTY

Little Katherine Brooks celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday at the home of her grandmother, Mrs M. E. Burrows, 211S Avenue H., hay ing a number of her little friends as guests upon the occasion. Games and contests were enjoyed. The decora- tions were carried out in pink and white, with a birthday cake holding seven pink tapers. Forty children were present. Mrs. Burrows was as sisted in entertaining by Mrs. B. w Bills and Mrs. Jerome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
RI,1vrER SPEECH WEEK

Students of the Ensley High schooi will observe Better Speech Week all this week. Assembly periods will be turned over to the students and speeches and plays will be given. Themes, posters. and note books will be on display throughout the build ing.
 Bell Ash chapter, No. 156, Order Eastern Star, will hold it's regular meeting November g in it's new hall Work will be put on and all members are requested to meet at the new high school Noven. Der 12 at 10 o'clock to participate In the Armistice parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
CULTURE CLUB MEETS

The Culture club will hold It's am nual reciprocity meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. L.
 Huey at 3 o'clock. Mrs. J. o. Sur divant will be associate hostess. The officers of the Federated Clubs will be the guests at this meeting The subject will be Art in Music" which will be discussed by Mrs. B. T.
 Waites. An interesting feature will be several musical selections, and the story of the music told by reader, which will be as follows: T. Puer- tame" Q3ellinD, played by Mrs. Huey and Mrs. R. E. Rarden, the story by Mrs. G. w. Williamson. "Narcissus" (Nevin); piano. Mrs. Hugh McEniry: reader, Mrs. Fred Denson. Ballad of the Lost Island" (Perry); piano
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
BESSEMER SOCIETY
TO HOLD OPEN MEETING

The Junior Mcdowell club will hold it's annual open meeting at the home of Miss Clustie McTyeire Wednesday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. The parents and music teachers and the friends of the members will be the guests? and the program tG be carried out will be:
 Address of welcome, Miss Helen Veitch: paper, Life of McDowen," Miss Elizabeth Harkins; piano, Miss Dorothy Hammer; violin, Miss Mi nette Schwabacher; reading, Miss Sa rah Huey; piano, Miss Katherine Harrison; vocal, Miss Louise Kemp; violin, Paul Smith 4 talk will be made by Mrs. George Stevenson, the directnr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
DAUGHTERS WILL MEET

The United Daughters of the Con- federacy will meet Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. ". E. Christlieb, with Mrs. R. s. Moon, as associate hostess. The following pro gram will be rendered: Paper, "The Battle of Bull Run" Miss B. Bailey; The History of the Confederate Flag and Uniform," Mrs. l.. l.. Huey. 4 musical program will be held under direction of Mrs. B. F. Ingram. Mrs W. w. Hollingsworth will act as di- rector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
CAPITAL CASES TRIED

Capital week was held in the Bes- semer circuit court during the past week, when number Of cases were disposed of. Bob Roebuck, negro, was convicted of killing Charles Barrett and given life sentence. Betty Brown, negress, was given a 2O-year sentence for the alleged killing of Verna Dent, another negro woman.
 A criminal docket will be tried next week, for which & large number of witnesses and jurors have been sum moned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
MRS BATSON HOSTESS

The Quest club met Friday after noon at the home of Mrs. Mac Bat son. The home was attractive in as- ters and ferns. and Mrs. J. w. Me Connell presided at the business ses sion. The discussion of American short stories was continued. A dis cussion was held on "The Gold Bug" led by Mrs. T. J. McCollum. Mrs. C. R. Kuchins read a paper on My Fla vorite Story" while Mrs. H. II. Milton contributed an original story. There were only club members present. Sandwiches and coffee were served during a social hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
MRS CLUSTERED HOSTESS

Members Of the Needle WorK cIuu were entertained Wednesday after noon at the home of Mrs. R. B. Gus tired in Pratt City. The hours were work. At the close a salad plate, spent in conversation and fancy bonbons and coffee was served to Mrs. Len Williams, Mrs. J. E. Woods, Mrs. J. w Dunbar, Mrs. W. H. Lint, Mrs. H. T. .McGehee, Mrs. S. l.. Baty, Mrs A J. Monfee, Miss Ella Shumate and Miss. Jimmy Floyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
THOMAS sIZEMoRE n1Es

Thomas Sizemore, 1T, died at the residence of his son, Charles Size more, 2315 Granville avenue, Friday evening at 10 o'clock. The deceased made his home at Porterville, Ala, and was on q visit to this section when his death occurred. He is sur viVed by his widow, Mrs. Nancy Size more, and number of other rela- tives. The body was sent to Porters- vile Saturday afternoon by Jacobs, where burial will take place.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
CoRoNER,s REPORT

Only two cases of homicide were investigated by the office of the coroner at Bessemer during the month of September. A total of 15 cases were looked into by Coroner J. J. Crow, three being white and F colored. Natural deaths investigated were 10; accidental three and homi- ctdes two. This is the smallest num- Der of homicides reported for sev- eral months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
pu,I1ppINE oIrARTET

The second number Of the NatlonaI Lyceum course presented under aus pices of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church will be the Philippine quartet Monday evening in the Sunday school an nex of the church. beginning at s o'clock. A splendid program has been promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
ENsIEY HIGH SCHOOL

The Parent Teacher association will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:SO o'clock in the library at the school, Mrs. Niekels, the president, extends a cordial invitation to all mothers interested to be present. This school hopes to enroll 1000 members. Aft CT the business session refreshments will be served. f-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
MENoRIAL SERVICES

Perhaps the most serious meeting and the one which will be filled with greatest sorrow will be the memo rial services scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the Methodist church. At this service those of the army that have passed away during the past 12 months will be recalled in mind and their deeds and work will be memorialized as task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
nNrERrAINs FRIENDS

Mrs R. L. Zeigler was hostess 10 number of friends at bridge lunch con Thursday afternoon. The guests assembled early in the afternoon and luncheon was served at 1 o'clock. There were three tables of bridge later, only small group of friends being present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
cEuRcH aIYOTNCEuE~Ts

| Revival services in progress at the i First Prebyterian church will be ! brought to a close Sunday A special service for men will be held at 3 o'clock ill the afternoon. to which a large attendance is expected. Rev. k Robert Karr of Boulder, Col, has Pbeen filling the pulpit and the sing ! ing has been conducted by Earl Sta pleton of Birmingham. The subject for the II o'clock sermon will be "Contending for the Faith" The text at the mems meeting in the aft ernoon will be Dealing in Future." Peril of Neglect" will be the subject for the sermon at 7:30 o'clock
 Rev. w. F. Sentell of Avondale will preach at the West Side Baptist church Sunday evening. when his topic will be: Judgement" The pas tor, Rev. w. F. Price. will preach at the morning hour. Revival services which have been in progress at this church will continue through the next week.
 Rev. W. P. Price will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock. The B. Y. P. U. will meet at 630 o'clock.
 Rev. w. R. Hendrix of the South Highlands Methodist church. Bir- mingham. will preach Sunday morn ing at the First Methodist church. On account of conference being in ses- sion there will be no communitn services, nor services at the evening hour.
 Rev. G. H. Montague will fill the pulpit at the Church of God Sunday morning and evening. Other serv- ices wilK be held at the usual hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
MuSIC GLIB MEETS

The Junior Auxiliary of the Ensley unit of the Birmingham Music Study club held their weekly meeting Sat urday afternoon at 80 o'clock at the home of the director. Mrs. G.. w: Phillips, BPS Twenty ninth street After the program dainty refresh ments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

George Lenner, F. l.. Weston and IT. L. Sims. They were inclined to start this service largely through the efforts of the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce. This is but one of many plans the retail di vision has been working on for some time to increase trade from outlying sections. Another project being considered at this time is the completion of short stretch of road from Genery's Gap to the Mont gomery highway, which would open d large territory to Bessemer. This territory lies nearer Bessemer than any other large town, hut at pres ent this city can be reached only by a long detour, almost to Birming ham. As this road lies in Shelby county. which is financially unan to do the work at this time, a move ment is being considered to have the construction work done by popular subscription. A number of mer- chants here are interested, and 1t IS believed the people of the sec tion affected will also contribute to the fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
ANNoUNCEMENTs

The Cleaners circle of the First Baptist church will meet Monday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. J. A. McEachern,f z231 Avenue J.
 St. Anthony's Altar society will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the basement of the rec tory, with Mrs. M Mccormack, Mrs. J. T. Dawkins and Mrs. T. A. English as hostesses.
 The auxiliary of the Plunkett Memorial church, will hold it's regu- lar meeting Monday at 1 o'clock at the church Mrs. Frank James. presi- dent of the local auxiliary, will speak. The program is in charge of Mrs. B. H. Sadler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

An interesting all-day session cf the builders and servers class of the First Baptist church was held at the home of Mrs. E. NJ. Owen Thurs day. quilt was completed for the orphanage. which will be sent imme- diately, and tempting luncheon was served at 1 o'clock.
 During the afternoon business session was held when the following officers were elected: Mrs. Betty Ma bors, teacher; Mrs. E. M Owen and Mrs. w. L. Maritime, assistant teach ers Mrs. J. W. Perkins, president; Mrs. F. M. Haynie, vice president; Mrs J. W. Leggett, secretary and treasurer, with Mrs. R. T. Short, as- sistant The following chairmen Of committees were also named: Mrs. l.. B. Head, flower committee; Mrs W. L. Maritime, sick committee; Mrs. R. F. Fashion, sick list. There were a number of guests beside the mem bers present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
K|WAN|ANS H u ] PARTY FOR LADIES
Fairfield Bachelors Invite Benidicts To Attend
 Their Meeting
FAIRFIELD BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD EofrftoIJ Alo Nnr .


 The Kiwanis club of Fairfield en- tertained it's members and few friend at iadies' night Friday, held in the Fryer Tea room. The place was attractivcly decorated and a pro- gram of unusual interest was ield. Miss Stacey Robertson of Birn-ing- ham was the premier attraction, rem dering several readings which were greatly enjoyed and for which she won unstinted applause.
 Refreshments were served after several snort talks by members and others attending. Active steps are being taken by the Kiwanis club for day for Tallassee, where he has ac- cepted a position with the Alabama Power company.
 Mir and Mrs. F. c. Brockmire of 1912 Avenue F announce the birth of a son, whom they have named Fred erick, Jr.
 The condition of Ropda Pitts, who was injured Monday evening in an automobile accident, is reported as being serious. His brother, Nathan Pitts, who was also injured, is much improved The accident occurred at Fifth street and Third avenue MT. and Mrs. J. B. Pitts of Columbiana have been called to the bedside of their sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

the names of all enrolled members from the list an1 as tho names are called the member is expected to an swer present. The service will be interesting, it is stated, from other points and a large attendance is ex- pected.
 One Member Dismissed.
 One erring member of the Method ist conference was dismissed from the organization Saturday morning and stripped of his authority as a clergyman for alleged disobeying the orders of the conference. When his name was called by the presiding elder of his district the minister was not given a good character and upon motion he was dismissed. An explanation was made that the min ister failed to take over the charge given him at the last conference, that he ignored instructions to that effect and was not in attendance left to do except take the action as recorded in this instance.
 It was announced Saturday after noon that L. G. Sturdivant would teach the Brotherhood class and de- liver the morning sermon at the Ensley Highland Methodist church and that Rev. MT Stansill would preach at the evening service. It ap- pears that the two ministers were switched in earlier reports. MT. Sturdivant is former pastor of the Ensley Highland church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

Mrs. J. H. Grove; reader, Mrs. Esau Harpis. Dance of Machre" est Saens); piano. Mrs. Hugh McEniry reader. Mrs. c. B. Lytle. Moonlight Sonata" (Beethoven); piano, Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth; reader Mrs. Ben Perry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
FoRrNIGHTLY CLUB MEETS

The Fortnightly club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. H. Hulsey. with Mrs. Roger Hamel as hostess. An outline of "The Red Dusk and the Morrow" was given by Mrs Horace Van de Voort, and dis cussion was held among the members with Mrs. Miller as leader. After ward a social hour was held and a salad course was served by the host eSSeS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
MRS. WILSON HOSTESS

Mrs. George Wilson was hostess to the members of the Spades club and number of friends Thursday after noon at the Woodward Country club. Autumn leaves, ferns and chrysan- themums were used with pleasing ef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
ADVERTISE OVER RADIO

The radio address of Secretary A F. Ausman of the Bessemer Cham ber of Commerce, delivered from Gin cinnat Friday evening, has been widely commented on, especially his references to the possibilities of the Ressemer district. Ausman was in attendance at the Southern Conner cial Secretaries association, and his talk was divided between descrip- tion of the commercial advantages of Alabama, with particular reference to the importance and rapid develop ment of the Bessemer district.
 Scores of radio fans in this district had been advised of the time the ad- dress would be delivered, and radio parties all over the city tuned into station WSAI United States Playing Card company, in the Ohio city in order to hear the address. MT. Aus man has spoken several times over radio, and possesses a powerful and clear voice, which with excellent enunciation, carries well.
 Full information in regards to this work can be had by addressing County Agent ]. c. Lowery, PIP court house, Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

 boy
 DEATHS
 Mary A. Smith. 4S14 Avenue B, Novem Annie B. Harden 1Ss Fifty-first street norths October 26, age S2.
 Amos W. Brown, Hillman hospital Oc Groce Tackey. 116h Seventy seventh street. south. october 2S, age 42.
 Mary F. Criswell, Wilkes station, octo- Der 3o age 52.
 Robert Lee Addington. Pleasant Ridge. Lee Earnest Garrett, 4O2 Charles street, November 2, age II.
 the appropriate celebration of Armis- tice Day November 12. It was an- nounced Saturday that the committee in charge of the details had every thing in fine shape and that the pa rade would be one of the best ever staged in this section of the state. Kiwanians are laying particuis~. em- phasis on patriotic matters at this tine and the parade is expected to stimulate great interest.
 Aside from the parade there will be other exercises during the day in commemoraation of the day.
 The Bachelors will entertain at a banquet at the Fryer Tea room Mon- day night, according to announce ment by pr. J. Thomas Endsley Sat urday afternoon. A program of mu- sical numbers will be provided and an evening of unusual interest is cX- pected. The Bachelors have excited no little interest in Fairfield, and their affairs are always eagerly noted. It was stated that three mar ried men had been invited Monday night, which is usually against the rules. Those upon whom. the distinc- tion has been conferred are Mayor Melford W. Pratt, Dr. c. W. Shackel- ford and Clyde W. Ennis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
PERSONALS

Little Mary Elizabeth Summer has recovered from recent illness at the home of her parents MT. and Mrs " l.. Summer,
 Mrs Granger Williams has re- turned to her home in Nashville after visit with her parents MT. and Mrs. E. A. Little.
 Mrs. J. E. Rogers has returned from Madison Ga, where she was called on account of the Illness of her son, H. V. Rogers, who is much improved.
 Mrs R. S. Nolen is i'll at her home on Seventh avenue.
 Mrs E. P. Lacey is the guest of relatives in Kentucky.
 Harry Christlieb is seriously i'll at his home at Taylor's Ferry.
 Mrs D. F. Wilson and Mrs. H. F. Massey have returned from the con vention of the Womans auxiliary of the Episcopal church at Gadsden.
 Mrs. E. R. Taylor is ill with pneu- monia at her home at West Lake.
 Wilbur Golson of the university is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. W. P. Golson.
 Miss Bob Pennington, who is at tending Judson college at Marion, is the weekend guest of relatives.