The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
BESSEMER.
A Negro Shot and Almost Instantly
 Killed on Streets.

Bessemer. June 12-(Special) )-Har- rison Wright, a negro aged about thirty years, was shot and instantly killed last night between ten and eleven o'clock while returning to Leoquata mines from the city The shooting occurred at the intersection of Berkeley avenue and Short street. a locality little frequented at that time of the night. The man was shot in the neck, and died at once, robbery is supposed to have been the motive.
 Coroner Paris held an inquest today, but the jury adjourned to meet again Saturday Two negroes have been arrest ed and are in jail on suspicion. but there is little evidence against them.
 Mrs. Sallie Johnson, wife Of Past Mas ter F. M. Johnson. died last night after long illness. She is survived by her husband and two children. The funeral was held this afternoon at o'clock. the interment being at Cedar Hill. The Rev. MT. Read conducted the services.
 The little daughter of MT and Mrs. F. T. Scott, died last night of spinal meningitis. The little girl was just year old The funeral was held this af- ternoon.
 
 games of ball with the nine at that place, returned this afternoon crowned with victory. The Bessemer boys won all three of the games.
 Much interest is expressed in the ball game between the Elks of Bessemer and Birmingham to be held at West End to- morrow.
 The marriage of Miss Matte Carpen- ter and MT. w. P. Golson took place last night at the First Methodist church and was one of the most brilliant social events of the season. The bride was beautiful in an exquisite bridal gown of white organdie with long tulle veil Her attendants wore lovely gowns of white. After a brief wedding trip, MT. and Mrs Golson will be at home at Mrs. c. D. Mingea's.
 Cards are out for the wedding of Mrs. Minnie Benton and Dr. R. w. waldrop, the wedding to take place at the First Methodist church on the 18th of June. There will be a large bridal party. Dr. Waldrop is a well known and success full physician and Miss Benton is one of Bessemer's loveliest girls.
 Mrs Charles Stedman has gone to Michigan, where she will visit friends for a time before going to Atlantic City, where she will be joined by Mir. Sted- man.
 Professor L. A. Duncan returned from Opelika today and is the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. K. Smith.
 MT. A. c. Sharpley left today for Mt. Airy Ga. where he will join his family
 The marriage of Miss Martha Enslow Carpenter and MT. Wilburt Pendleton Golson took place last night at the First Methodist church, the Rev. E. M Craig, pastor of the Presbyterian church of ficiated. The edifce was crowded
 The chancel was handsomely decorat- ed with potted plants and flowers and the music was excellent. Miss Kimbrely presiding at the organ. The bride looked very handsome in her charming bridal gown and was attended by Mrs. w. H. Dennis. as matron of honor. who with the bridesmaids also wore white. The other attendants were Misses Louise Fulton, Mary Hord, Florrie Mingea, Mamie Smith and Anna Belle Kennedy; Messrs. Aleck Carroll. best man. Lee Moody. Lacey Edmundson, Jack Nance, c. B. Willis, Dr. T. c. Donald, grooms- men, and W. H. Dennis, I. F. Perkins, c. D. Waller, and P. T. Whilden, ushers. Immediately after the ceremony Mir and Mrs Golson left on a short bridal trip after which they will be at home to their friends. at the residence of Mir and Mrs. A. H. Handy.
 The following card has been issued:
 The honor of your presence Is request eO to witness the marriage ceremony or Sarah Dunlap Bradshaw and Judge Benjamin Clay Jones. Wednesday, June the twenty fifth. nineteen hundred and two, at noon. Livingston, Alabama. At home, after June the twenty-ninth, 1916 Fifth avenue Bessemer. Alabama
 Judge Jones Is judge of the Bessemer City Court, and is young man of ability and high personal character. He has grown to manhood in this vicinity and his marriage Is of wide interest. Miss Bradshaw. the charming girl whom he has won, Is young and pretty. and possessed of great sweetness of charac- ter. She won many friends during her visit to Mir. and Mrs. w. K. Smith and family last summer. After the wedding Judge Jones and his bride will come d. rect to Bessemer where they will be at home to their friends at Mir. and Mrs. E. M. Owens on Fifth avenue.
 The board of education met tonight and elected the following teachers:
 Miss Carrie Cochrell. Miss F. c. Leeper, Miss Mary Hard, Miss Minnie Tilman. Miss Stella Spencer. Mrs. Au- gusta Robertson. Miss Kate Helpbring- CT. Miss Maybelle Hill. Miss May Huey. Miss Alice Sanders. Miss Pearl Keith, Miss Bessie Spencer. Miss Ella Sapp. Miss Otie Shipman, Miss Alice Huey and Miss Pearl Burgin.