The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-27
MRS.F.B. BUCK DIES IN BESSEMER City is Saddened By the An-
 neunCement FEW CASES IN COURT One Man Is Fined for sorappina With His Wife-soeiaI News, In
 Brief, of the
 City.

Bessemer June 26.-All Bessemer was saddened this afternoon when it became known that Mrs. F. B. Buck had sue cumbed to an illness lasting several weeks. Mrs. Bucks life had been despaired of for the past few days, but the family had spared. Mrs. Buck lived her life both in a social and in domestic way in a manner that was simple and at the same time beautiful A Christian spirit, en- dowed with the highest sense of woman hood. She was a ceaseless worker for the different charitable organizations of the city, and was willing and ready at all times to give aid to those that stood in need. She was consistent member of the First Methodist church, and was in- terested in all the charitable institutions. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides the grief-stricken husband, six small chill dren, the youngest being only six weeks old. She leaves four sisters, Mrs. John Penn, Mrs. Sam Letson, Mrs. Davis Farr and Miss Emma McDonell of Brighton Her aged father and mother, MT. and Mrs. J. NJ McDonell of Brighton. Four brothers, Rev. Marvin and Thadeous Me Donnell of the Methodist church, Dr. Charles McDonell of Bolgee and Miss Walter Robert McDonell of Birmingham Funeral services will be conducted at her late residence on Arlington avenue to- morrow afternoon at o'clock by Rev W. E. Morris of the First Methodist church, and the interment will be at Wal nut Grove cemetery, and will be in charge of Vermilon. The following gentlemen will act as honorary pallbearers: Dr. T. F. Robinson, Mir. w. J. Long. Dr. J. S. Winters, Dr. J. c. Curry, MT. A. A Randle and MT. E. L. Huey. The active pallbearers will be Dr. R. P. McTyiere, MT. James Trotter, MT. c E. Faulkner MT. D. c. Jones. MT. W. W. Holings- worth and MT. w. w.. Kennedy
 The funeral of young Guy Owens, who met such a tragic death in the waters of West Lake yesterday afternoon, took place from the residence of his father Mr A. c. Owens, this afternoon at 5 o'clock, and the long line of carriages and the beautiful floral offerings was a touching tribute of how dear the young man was to all who knew him. The serv- ices at the grave were simple and impress sive and many a heart was made sad as the remains were lowered into their last resting place
 Court News.
 The city court of Bessemer will con vene on Monday morning next for the trial of civil cases.
 Mayor Lewis had a small docket in the police court this morning, nothing more important being brought to his attention than scrap between man and one whom he promised to protect and cherish, forever and day. The judge stated that he could forgive most anything save family scrap, and for that reason they could consider themselves fined $17.50 and costs.
 Social.
 The Ladies' Card club was entertained this afternoon at the Elks hall by Mrs. M. A. Whitfield, and the affair was one of the most delightful of the season. Red, white and blue was the color scheme, and it was carried out to the very smallest detail. The hall was beautifully draped with national Flags and the dainty little hand painted score cards had flags paint ed in the corners.
 The first prize, a beautifully hand em- broidered pillow, Yankee Doodle" was captured by Mrs. J. s. Winters. The sec ond prize an American shield stick pin, was won by Mrs. A. c. McGregor. The consolation was won by Mrs. E. H. Lopez and the guests prize, The Birth of Our Flag, went to Mrs William P. Golson.
 Those present were Mrs. J. S. Winters, Mrs W. T. Warlick, Mrs A. c. McGreg- CT, Mrs Joe Reid Mrs T. T. Huey, Mrs E. H. Lopez, Mrs. l.. A Garlic, Miss Fredrica Martin of Memphis, Miss Grace Judson and Mrs. William P. Golson.
 One of the most delightful dances of the many given by the dancing set this sea- son was the one given this evening at the Beavers hall in honor of the visiting young ladies.
 Excellent music was furnished by Bir- mingham orchestra and delicious ices were served during the intermission.
 The german was led by pr. Albert s Fitzpatriek with Miss Fredrics Martin of Memphis, and many new and dainty fig ures were introduced
 Those present were MT. and Mrs. Lee Moody, Mir and Mrs. l.. A. Garlic, MT and Mrs Thomas T. Huey, Mrs. E. A. Little, Mir and Mrs. M. A. Whitfield, MT and Mrs H. G. Grigsby, MT. and Mrs. J. S. Winters, Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Lewis Miss Pearson of Tuscaloosa, Miss Edith Lodge of Woodward, Miss Fredrica Mar tin of Memphis, Miss Lottie Petry of Eu- faula. Miss Bessie Deshon of Little Rock Miss Grace Judson Miss Cathrine Adams Miss May Adams, Miss Ethel Adams, Miss Zena Smith, Miss Annie O'Brien, Miss Caryl Huffman Miss Florrie Little, MT Leslie Lodge, Mr. Atkins, MT. Woods, Mr. Smith of Woodward, Dr. Albert $. Fitz- patrick, Mr Wood Price, MT. Roy Huff man. pr. Barnett, MT George Davies, Mir. G. F, Goodwin, MT. Thomas Reed Fulton, MT. J. B. Houston, Mir. F. l.. Thornburg MT. Bruce Majors, MT Henry Hurd, MT. Milton Harthorn, MT. Nell, Mir. George Ethridge, MT. E. c. Noel and MT. Freeman.
 MT. Max Kleinhauser of St. Louis Is spending a few days with MT. Sol Erlick. Mr. J. G. Cannon has returned from weeks pleasure trip in East Tennessee. MT. H. w. Caldwell, one of the engineers engaged in the construction of the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, has resigned his position, and leaves to- day for Oxford, N c.
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