More news from the Pratt City Herald - May 27, 1899 Hon. John A. BAKER, of Sandusky was buried Tuesday, at Crumley's Chapel, with Masonic Honors. Mr. George FOLEY, brother of Mrs. Sam FOLEY, the undertaker, will return June 3. He is a member of the United States Fifth Immunes, at present in camp in Pennsylvania. Mrs. H. S. HAMILTON and family will leave next week for Tennessee, where they will spend the summer among the hills. Miss Gertrude Hamilton who has been quite sick, has recovered sufficient to be able to stand the trip. The funeral of Mr. John MANDY, which occurred last Sunday was probably the largest ever seen in Pratt City. A large body of Masons and Knights Templars from Pratt City and Birmingham were in attendance and his body was laid at rest by the solemn rites of Masonry. Walter HAMILTON, the son of Rev. and Mrs. H. S. HAMILTON, who has been attending school at Belle Buckle, Tenn., returned Thursday. He has just closed a most successful year, having stood at the head of his class the entire session. He will accompany his mother and sisters on their trip to Tennessee. Mr. Joseph SAULSBURY has moved his family to Birmingham, but will retain his law practice in this city as heretofore. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. SULLIVAN, Wednesday morning. Mr. William HILL is quite sick at his home at Ida Station. Mrs. J. B. CLAYTON is rejoicing over the arrival last Wednesday morning of a most delightful and highly appreciated gift in the form of a bouncing baby boy. On Monday, Mr. Mile RYAN was seriously hurt at No 6. by falling slate He was cared for at once by his fellow laborers who brought him to the surface and arranged to have him taken to the charity hospital in Birmingham. Recent reports from Mr. RYAN are to the effect that he is doing well and will soon be able to return to his home. The declaration of incorporation of the Blossburg Land Company has been filed in the probate office of Jefferson County by J. C. PATTERSON, W. M. CLARKE, and D. J. DEVENYNS of Blossburg. Mr. J. M. ELLINGTON left today for his home in Salsoda, Ala., where he will spend the summer. Mr. Jim DUNCAN is quite sick. "BELOW THE MINES" Mr. David DRIVER, of Carbon Hill, one of the best mine managers in the State, died last week. John WRIGHT, colored, was hurt at No. 8 Tuesday, while working the windless. Slope No. 3 James MARTIN, who had his finger cut off is able to resume work. Will ROUTLEDGE (while on excursion to Pensacola) saw a crab and it scared him so bad that he run inland two miles. James GREENHILL who has had a severe spell of sickness, is able to resume work. Richard MITCHELL left on Sunday for the country. James C. BROWN's house is nearly completed. Slope No. 6 P. W. GOOCH, blacksmith, was accidentally struck on the forehead with a sledge hammer in the hands of Will OSBORNE, Tuesday, inflicting a painful though not serious wound. Assistant blacksmith, Will OSBORNE, is on the sick list at this writing(Thursday). Mike RYAN, a coal digger, was seriously hurt Monday by falling rock. He was carried to a hospital in Birmingham. "WYLAM NOTES" Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McBEE a son on Friday. The Masons attended Mr. Charles MANDY's funeral on Sunday. Esquire BENGE, who returned home on Wednesday from Hartselle, where he had been on business for Joseph MARTIN. "PERSONAL" Mr. E. B. FINCH left Tuesday morning for Wrightsville, Ga., where he will spend several weeks recuperating. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. DONALDSON, of Tuskaloosa, spend Sunday and Monday among friends and kindred in the city. Mrs. Robert THOMAS and Mrs. STARS left for New York Monday in company with Mr. Gus MEHLS. Dr. R. M. CUNNINGHAM left for Baltimore on Wednesday where he goes on professional business. he was accompanied by a patient in whose interest he makes the journey. Mrs. John McENIRY, of Bessemer, was in the city Friday. Mr. William M. HUEY, of Birmingham, was in the city on Monday. Miss Pattie EGGLESTON, of Birmingham, is visiting Miss Minnie POU. Mr. Frank CORPUT has moved to Ensley. Rev. Jas. T. MILLER, of Madison Station, is visiting relatives and friends. Mr. B. F. LOGAN, of Birmingham, representing the V.B.S. spend last Saturday in the city. Messrs. J. H. and W. H. DURDEN visited their mother at Burnside last Sunday. "ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT" of the Pratt City Public School was held yesterday. The members of the class are: Marcus lee BROWN Sarah Isabella INMAN Isa Elizabeth THOMAS Herbert Watson GOING Lyttle Edna Mckey NAIL Harvey Peun VAUGHN Margie Blurten YOUNG *************** Hope this helps someone jabtillery@home.com