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BESSEMER, ONE OF ALABAMA’S FINEST, IS ONLY TWENTY-SIX YEARS OLD 1
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Past Year Eclipsed AH Oth
ers in Substantial Lines of
Progress and Coming
Year Promises Much
There Is no institution in Bessemer
that Is the source of more pride to its
citizens tiiaivis the Bessemer high school,
which in the past year fairly eclipsed
tunl year in its history in substantial
lines of progress. The enrollment was
as follows:
Senior jdass, twenty-nine, twenty-seven
Df whom received diplomas at the close
of school; junior, twenty-eight; ninth
grade, sixty-five; eighth, fifty-seven;
seventh, sixty-seven. Total, two hundred
nnd forty-six, and with those enrolled
from tho grammar school department,
the enrollment was Increased to almost
three hundred.
This was about one fifth of enrollment
of the Birmingham high school, and ono
half that of Mobile. A very creditable
shoving for a city with a population of
fifteen thousand. Including the super
intendent and principal, there are thir
teen Instructors, all of whose work is of
high order of merit and was heartily
endorsed by the high school inspector,
as veil as others who inspected tho in
stitution. Honest, clean-cut work Is ex
acted of both students and teachers at
all tiroes and there are few fads and
fancies perceptible in the curriculum, and
in the’ methods of teaching. While the
graduates are ablo to enter uncondition
ed any college in the country, the ef
forts of those in charge of the work was
to fit tlie students for useful and enm
l*etent lives in this great industrial
com munity.
Kvery effort is exerted to inculcate n
1 fty stale of morality in the tiigh
bool. The morals and the manners
of the students receive the most pains
taking care at the hands of the Officials
of the school. Dishonest methods on
tests and examinations have been gradu
ally eliminated and a healthy public
sentiment has been created against cer
tain practices that exist in many schools
throughout the country.
Politeness, courtesy, chivalrous cousid
ation of the rights of the school com
muntty Js rigidly insisted on. Damage
to school property, thefts of hooks, lunch
es, etc, is now practically unknown. The
relations between students and teachers
is cordial, characterized by mutual ie
spect and urbanity.
Cases of corporal punishment and sus
pension are extremely rare, while good
order and industry among the students
decidedly the rule. Without any vestige
of caste or class, the atmosphere of the
school is very democratic, there being
no fraternities or sororities, cliques or
circles in the social life. The class
honors are universally decided purely on
questions of personal merit and work.
A systematic and thorough study is
made of the English language. The stu
dents are taught to use it .correctly in
writing and In speech. An-erttliuBlastio
study is made of many of the master
pieces of English and American writers.
Original research in Jibrary newspapers,
current history and literature is en
couraged and expected of the students
by tills department. Latin is studied
mostly as it is related to English and
the etymology derivations, etc., of tin
Latin-English worcls are carefully noted,
while the structure of the sentence, the
choice of words, position in the sentence,
position of phrases, clauses and so on
are nofed in the Latin text, and care
fully rendered in idiomatic English.
The study of Latin is thus made the
best possible vehicle for the study of
English, and so it is with tlie study
of French and German. Literal transla
tions are Insisted on, and then the text
is rendered into an elegant, select ver
biage as the student and teacher have
at their command. History Is supple
mented by outside research work and il
lustrated by pictures and luminous lec
tures.
In teaching the sciences the inductive
method is followed as far as possible,
laboratory work and carefully conduct
ed experiments, with preparation of notes
is: expected of all the students. The work
is made practical by observing the na
tural phenomena and scientific devices
that promote oiir daily comfort, as the
I telephone, the electric lighting, the head
ing apparatus of the school and home,
water supply, etc. Practical problems
of hygiene with modern discoveries in
sanitation, medicine, eugenics, physiology,
are daily discussed and explained in the
class room.
The output.,of the domestic science and
manual training departments lias been
before the public so often that little on
the subject need be said. Several lathes
| were added to the boys department dur
ing last year and the workshop was dally
the. scene of activity and practical ach
ievement while the work in the domes
tic arts and in the promotion of liome
I loving and home-creating activities was
I beyond praise, ranking the school with
[ Montevallo in this respect and sur
: passed probably by no school in Ala
bama.
■ No department in the school does more
' satisfactory work than the business de
partment, in fact, it lias become an es
! sential part of the institution. There are
eight new typewriters, four' of which
were rented and paid for by the pupils.
Practice is given in office methods, busi
ness devices, etc., and plans are formed
l to give the students the benefit of ac
Your Home Is Your
Castle
Make it comfortable and cozy. You can do
| so at very moderate cost by buying- from us.
In our big- store of 1400 feet of floor space
we have:
Bed Room
Suits
Brass Beds
Rugs
.Matting
Shades
library Tables
Stoves
Dining Room
Suits
Iron Beds
Druggetts
Linoleum
Lace Curtains
Davenports
Ranges
We welcome you to our store to get prices
and inspect goods.
E. L. Huey Furniture Co.
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1919 to 1923 Third Ave., Bessemer, Ala.
You are Cordially Invited to the
Princess Theatre
On The Great White Way
Bessemer
Delightful Music by Our New Orchestra
Home of Kay Bee Broncho &
Keystone Comedies
Our Motto “Get the Habit”
H. M. BUZZART, Manager
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THE BRIGHT STAR CAFE
The brightest and most popular place for ladies and gentlemen.
We Serve Everything in Season
Try our oysters just in. They’re fine. Special attention to families
and private dinner or luncheon parties.
Tom Bonduris & Bro., Proprietors
220 10th Mi set, Bessemer, Ala. Phone 84
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STORY OF SOME OF BEST
KNOWN BESSEMER CHURCHES
Tn the early history of Bessemer the
I First Methodist church was organized,
the services being held in a small
school house, which has long since been
torn away. The First Methodist church
was erected some distance on the south
side of the city, which was later moved
to the corner of Arlington avenue and
Nineteenth street, which was a more
central location and more convenient to
the entire membership of the church.
Until two years ago this building was
used.
It was then torn away and the lot
exchanged for one on the opposite cor
ner of Arlington avenue which was
owned by Dr. T. F. Robinson, where
the erection of a magnificent stone
church was begun. The outside of the
building has been completed as well
as the basement, where services are be
ing held at present. The interior will
be finished in a short time. The lot on
which the church is erected is 100x140
feet and the new edifice practically
covers the entire space. It will bo
one of the most modern and up-to
date churches in the state and will in
clude a lecture room, dining room,
kitchen, men and women’s parlors, pas
tor’s study,'lavatoriefe, choir room, stor
age room, infant department, Sunday
| school auditorium, class rooms and the
main auditorium, with a seating capac
ity of about 1300. The membership off
the church is about 700. Three bundled •
members have been received by Rev. .1.
F. Sturdivant during the four years of
his pastorate.
Rev, George Stoves, formerly of An
niston, is the present pastor of the
Bessemer church. AV. S. Welch is su
perintendent of the Sunday school,
which is in a flourishing condition. The
Woman Missionary society, the ISpworth
j teal inspection of methods actually in
i vogue in banks, department stores, mills
: and the actual business world,
j Two library societies foster the ability
of the students in debating and declama
tion, and give opportunities for practice
| in parliamentary drill and the dramatic
, arts. These societies—the live wir^s in
! the school met on alternate Mondays an«l
were open to the public.
The high school is in possession of a
very good library of reference books and
lighter literature. Constant use is made
by the students of the Carnegie library
and tlie kind and obliging librarian often
rendered them great assistance in their
research work. A convenient and ele
gant rest room has been provided partly
I my the school improvement association
land partly.by the funds raised by the
l pupils.
The school is headed in the right di
. rection, but the goal is not far off, when
■ the Bessemer high school may be close
I ly affiliated with, and responsive to tbp
I seething and multitudinous interests of
this mighty district.
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For Sale or
Exchange
Several nice tracts of land close
in, suitable for truck fawning
or sub-division.
Resident lots at West Lake
50x190, $300 to $350.
Lots College Hill and 16th
street, each $375.
Lots on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and
5th avenues, from $500 up.
Lots on Dartmouth, Fairfax
• and Exeter avenues, from
$250 to $750.
Some splendid homes at sur
prisingly low prices, with
terms to suit purchaser.
We have arranged for money to
buy, build or make loans of
any description.
We write fire insurance, hav
ing some of the best com
panies in the world.
Tf you want a real bargain or
any information about the
district, call on or address
G. H. Stevenson
& Company
Board of Trade Bldg.
Phone 168
No. 31019th St, Bessemer, Ala.
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league and the Pastor’s Helpers com
prise the societies of the church. Dr. T.
F. Robinson is president of the board
of Stewards, with Dr. R. p. McTylere
vice president, and Judge B. Clay Jones,
secretary-treasurer. Among the pastors
who have ably served the church and
this city are: Rev. I* C. liranscomb,
D. D.: Rev. George W. Read. D. D.:
Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins, whose death
occurred several years ago: R v. John
S. Robertson, Rev. George L. Jenkins,
Rev. W. E. Morris, Rev. J. J,. Brittain,
ami ReV. J. F. Sturdivant, who was
made presiding elder of the Bessemer*
district at the recent conference.
Christian Church
In April. 1902, the Christian church
of Bessemer was organized. organ
ization was possibly the result of a
meeting held in the fall of 1901, when
a number of strong members of the
Christian church from different parts
of the county came here in the hopes
of- arousing sufficient Interest among
tlie few members to be able to erect a
church. The meeting, however, was
the means of paving the way for a
much larger meeting the following year
which was conducted by Rev. S. p.
Spiegel and Prof. J. D. Patton. The
meeting was a great success and closed
with the organization of the First
Christian church of Bessemer.
Rev. D. P. Taylor, a young man of
noble character and splendid ability at
that time, was in college at Lexington.
K>\, having completed the work in th *
College of the Bible—Transylvania uni
versity, and taking special work in the
College of Arts, was extended a most
cordial Invitation to come to Bessemer
for the year 1902.
For several months the courthouse
was used as a plaoe of worship, but this
arrangement was inconvenieni and dis
agroeable in many ways. Tne little
band, with a man to lead them, never
entertained a thought of failure and
moved steadily dn until a move was
made to purchase a lot on Fourth ave
nue and Sixteenth street, which was
paid for in cash. A comfort able frame
church was erected in January, 1903,
with the assistance of the church ex
tension . board. The enrollment started
with GO members, the present member
ship reaching about 800. The Sunday
school is well organized, the Train
ing for Service Course,” which was con
ducted for two years by Rev. Taylor,
being, taken by nearly all of t he teach
prs. The 44Christian#Worker.-.'’ an or
ganization of the women of th»> church,
is one of the best working societies in
the city and has as its efficient presi
dent Mrs. W. H. Hann. A splendid elu.s..
room, which is neatly furnished, has
been built by the Baraca class.
.Several monfhs ago Rev. 1 >. I\ Tay
lor, who was much beloved by his on- !
tire congregation and highly esteemed
by **11 who knew him. accepted a call
to the Christian church of Selma. He j
was succeeded by Rev. F. B. Dowell. :
who ryiickly won the confidence of his j
people And all who know him.
Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian church of
Bessemer was organized April y, iSSS,
with 18 members, the first officers be
ing Elders IT. T. Mathews, G. W. Tor
gerson and I. M. Jones; deacons. Dr. S.
C. Carson and \V. R. Henderson. The
first church was built on the corner of
Sixth avenue ’and Nineteenth street,
with additional rooms built later. The
congregation used this structure until
HUEY FURNITURE
The E. L. Huey Furniture company
is one of Bessemer's largest and most
prominent furniture stores and occu
pies ^four stores on Third avenue be
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets. Nine years ago E. L. Huey,
tlie proprietor, opened up a small fur
niture house on Second avenue, busi
ness growing rapidly until it was nec
essary to have larger quarters. lie
then moved into the building on Third
avenue, which ho now occupies, as was
stated above. Mr. Huey lias spent the
greater part of his life in this district,
and was assistant postmaster at Bes
semer under Cleveland’s administra
tion, later being cashier of tho Bes
semer National bank.
The Huey Furniture company is one
of the most up-to-date furniture houses
in the state, handling only The best
goods on the market, which naturally
leads to a high class trade. At pres
ent Mr. Hu|y is one of Bessemer’s
aldermen from the Fifth ward, and a
citizen whom Bessemer is glad to
claim.
FULTON DRUG CO.
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The Fulton Drug company is one of
tl*> oldest, largest and most promiViont
drug stores ill the city. It was ownfhl
by T. It. and Dave Fulton until March
1. when it was purchased by J. M. Mar
tin of Ensloy, who has lived in this
district for 28 years.
On assuming charge Mr. Martin in
stalled an ice plant for tho purpose of
making ice to he used at his fountain.
Tho plant is on First alloy between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth
lias a 10 horse power motor which
makes TOO* pounos of ice t v cry s,\
hours.
The plant has ail modern equipment
and this is probably the only drug
store in Ibis district that makes Its
own ice. The drug store is known as
the Rexall store and is one of the best
known in the district. It is located on
the corner of Second avenue and Nine
teenth street. Within a short time
lunches will be served.
1900, .when the present handsome
church was erected on the comor of
Third avenue and Eighteenth street.
Rev. J. R. How presided as pastor
during the first year of tho church's
history. In March, 1889. Rev. II. W.
Flinn was called to the pastorate of
the church and continued in its serv
ice for 12 years. Rev. E. M. Craig was
called to servo the church In August,
1901, and was pastor until Octob.-r, 1 On::.
Rev. It. C. Gilmore filled the vacancy'
and continued ill the work until May,
1908. On July 1, 1908, Rev. T. F. Swal
low, the present pastor, accepted the
call of the congregation. The Sunday
school is well oiTcanized and also In
good working order. The Foreign Mis
sionary'’ society, tho Ladies' Aid and
tho Young People’s Christian En
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Announcement
We wish to state to our many gaIrons that the past season has been a
most prosperous and successful one.
Nowhere In the^ south can you find a more complete wholesale and
retail ice cream plant.
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Our fine refrigerating system for pasturizing and drying out also for
making our own ice is of the latest type.
Our sterlizlng equipment is most efficient, making everything abso
lutely sanitary.
Tt is our intention in the near future to serve a buffet lunch, consisting
of all the pleasant dainties and which will appeal to all classes.
As the season advances we will serve at our fountain all kinds of hot
drinks, consisting of real coffee, chocolate, soups and boulions.
f
We will make a special effort In catering to private parties as we are
in a position to put ice cream out in any form.
4 Our modern equipment has allowed us to furnish the public with the
following prices.
BEST ICE CREAM ..*1.25 Per Cflllon
NO. 2 ICE CREAM .*1.00 Per Cation
BEST SHERBETS .*1.00 Per Onllou
ICES .00c per gallon
IIRICK ICE CREAM .10c. s„c.r
BRICK ICE CREAM, QUANTITIES .jyzC slice
Special prices to churches, lodges and banquets.
FULTON DRUG CO.
THE REXALL STORE
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I Fall Millinery Opening
192b _j Avenue
We wish to announce to
our many patrons and the
citizens of Bessemer that on
Tuesday and Wednesday,
September 16 and 17, we will
be ready to show you our new
Fall style of Millinery.* No
more elaborate selection of
late creations has ever been
shown here.
We would be pleased to
have you "on our opening
days.
ARdteER’S
MILLINERY
Bessemer, Ala.
ELIZABETH DUNCAN
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
One of Bessemer’s Hand
somest and Most Complete
ly Equipped Buildings
The new $25,000 •Elizabeth Duncan Me
morial hospital, located on Third ave
nue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets. Is one of the handsomest brick
structures in Bessemer. It was erected
by local contractors, Rogers & Coston,
and is three stories high, the front be
ing fashioned after the Corinthian mode,
of architecture, its broad, massive col
umns extending to the top.
On entering the interior we find on the
first floor the office and reception rooms
with the colored ward in the rear. The
second floor is utilized for private rooms,
which were appropriately furnished by
friends and different organizations.
While on the third flood you find two
thoroughly equipped, modern operating,
rooms, nurses’ quarters and dining room
and kitchen. On the west side of the
building is a capacious sun parlor, which
fills a much needed want.
Four years ago the old Robinson hos
pital was donated by Dr. T. 1\ Robinson
to the Cnited Charities, an organization
■ 'f noble-women who realized the neces
sity of an infirmary to meet the adequate
needs of our growing city, which is sit
uated in the midst of an industrial com
munity, where accidents are daily oc
curences. The board of directors, com
posed of Mrs. E. H. Lopez, chairman;
Mrs. W. L. Rush. Mrs. E. M. Owens,
Mrs. Edgar Mitchell and Mrs. \Y. ,1. Long,
together with the earnest co-operation of
the superintendent. Mrs. Lucy Knox, not
only made the old hospital self-supporting
but was able to bank $5000 for the erec
tion of the new building. Looking down
the dim isles of time we find new shin
gles glistening in the sunshine. and on
inquiry we ilnd it is a new library which
was erected for the uplifting of humanity
by the Rev. and Mrs. Harvey Flinn, the
latter of whom lias since reached her
home in glory. As this minding furnished
the most desirable stage in the city, many
entertainments were given there. Later
this building was purchased by Dr. T.
F. Robinson, who converted it into the
Robinson hospital. 'Phis structure for a
number of years fulfilled the need of ihe
city, but later becoming inadequate was
replaced by the good women with the
present handsome structure, the Elizabeth
Duncan Memorial hospital.
On August 1 Miss Lucy .Knox, the head
nurse for two years' resigned, and was
succeeded by Miss Margaret Keene, who
has charge at present. The past year has
been the busiest and most successful in
the history of the institution. Day by
day it has grown in strength and power
until today it stands a monument to our
city.
tloavor society are all doing excellent
work.
Three young ministers have been sent
out by the eh.urch. They are: Dr. H. E.
Kirk. I>. I».; pastor of Franklin street
church, Baltimore: Rev. iE\ Ragnal
of Statesville, X. and Rev. J. Way
man Clot fel ter.
On August 26, 1887, the First Baptist
I church of Bessemer was organized In
the Bed mountain school house, with
I the following nine members: Mr. and
(Coiitluueil on Page Thirty-*!*)
Bessemer Real Estate
For Sale
One 6-room house. Arlington avenue,
$1600. One-half cash, balance easy.
One splendid 5-room house on good lot
between 16th and Short streets.
j Arlington avenue, $2500, $250 cash, $21
per month.
One good 5-room house, 6th avenue be
tween 16th and 17th streets, $2500.
$250 cash, balance easy.
I One of the best 6-room houses, splen
did lot. 5th avenue. $2600. .Terms.
One lot. 50x190, 5th avenue between
J I tli and 15th streets, all street im
provements down ami paid for, $650.
One lot. 50x100, 16th street, 6th avenue,
nice oak shade trees front and back,
all street improvements down and
paid for, $1250. Terms.
Good corner. 6th avenue and 14th
street. $800.
Good lot, 7th avenue between 16th and
16th street. $475.
Several lots, Dartmouth avenue, $650 to
$700, $10 down, $10 month, no taxes,
no interest.
Three good lots on Fxeter avenue be
tween 18th and 19th streets. $360
each*
Four 4-room negro houses, rents for
$36 per month, price $2400. Terms.
Five 3-room negro houses, 26th street
and 11th avenue, lots 100x100, room
for 4 more houses, $1031. $25 cash,
balance $31.25 per month, rents for
$32.50. Will easy pay It out.
Two 3-room houses, 20th street 10th
alley. $650 * r the two.
One 7-room house, 11th avenue and 23rd
street, $1250.
2 ] h acres close to school and McCalla
road, Jonesboro, cheap.
Many other splendid bargains on easy
terms.
IV. B. Parker & Co.
Phone 823
20514 19th St., Bessemer, Ala.
MR. H. C. NAYLOR
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A Prominent Citizen of
New Orleans, La.,
Writes a Bes
semer Firm
V, '. r>. Taylor Sr Co.,
Bessemer Ala.
Gentlemen—[ take much pleasure In
saying that your “Vega-Cal" has don.
for me all that you claimed It would_
namely, taken the place of calomel
without any sickening effect whatso
ever. 1 have had u great deal of ex
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stitutes for calomel, but your prepara
tion Is the best ever. It touches th.
spot. Very beat, wishes,
H. C. NAYLOR
4522 St. Ann St., New Orleans, La,
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Selecting a Bank
Is quite an important problem, for upon your de
cision liungs the safety of your money, the amount
of your interest ami the number of inducements
placed before you for the safe investing of your de
posits.
I bis bank lias been in business for 10 years, and
lias weathered financial storms and business de
pressions of every mil mo.
-A\ itli its resources of more than $700,000.00 it is
today stronger and better prepared than ever be
fore to serve the people acceptably, and at the same
time to meet the most exacting requirements of the
federal government.
\\ e invite deposits of one dollar upward.
lour per cent interest paid in savings depart
ment.
The Bessemer National Bank
BESSEMER, ALA.
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Every Known Kind of Insurance
REAL ESTATE—RENTALS—BONDS
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