The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-22
SPEAKERS DEBATE
AT JONESBORO
WEIGH AND SCOTT ARGUE FOR
AND AGAINST AMENDMENT.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS
OF INTEREST IN BEssEMER.

Bessemer, October 21.-(Special 1.-THE
debate between Pinckney Scott and w.
S. WEIGH on the constitutional amend
ment question was held tonight in the
Jonesboro school auditorium and attract
ed a large crowd. The capacity of the
building was taxed and many were forced
to stand. The argument between the
two gentlemen was spirited and accom-
panied by frequent bursts of applause.
The argument of Mr.. Scott was along
the question of the constitutionality OF
the amendment, he arguing that 1t was
government by coersion and not by the
people. Mr.. WEIGH used the arguments
that have been used by the leaders of
his cause and introduced several new
ideas. Both gentlemen made telling
speeches and the large crowd left the
auditorium well pleased.
The proposed factory upon Gordon
Heights is being rumored again and it
is believed that work will be started
on the site at once. 1t is known that
the officials are in the district and de-
velopments are daily expected. The site
upon which the company has an option
is located at Gordon Heights on the South
Bessemer car line noe FAR from Bes-
semer 1t is ideal for factory as 1t
would be in close connection with Bes-
semer and Birmingham as well as be-
ing provided with fine railway accom-
modations.
Mrs Tuck Fields died at the home of
her husband in Hueytown this morning
from pneumonia. The deceased was 70
years of age and this fact FASTENED the
end. she having been i'll only a short
time. Mrs. Fields was we'll known
throughout the Bessemer district and
many friends will regret to learn of her
death She is survived by her husband
and several grown children
Miss Lew Conley was taken very III
last night and is in a very precarious
condition at present Miss Conley's rel
atives have been notified.
Detective w. S. Patten is doing we'll
after severe attack Of congestive gas
tritis Mr.. Patten was taken i'll on Mon
day afternoon and at one time grave
doubt was entertained as to his recov-
cry.
Mrs. s. A Lowery is very sick at the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. Lowery Is
the mother of Mrs. w. d. Taylor.
Mrs. J. ]. Cutciiff has practically re-
covered from q severe illness.
John S.. and B. s. Harris are at the
bedside of their mother, Mrs. Harris of
CORTLAND
Henry Johnson, the negro who had his
back broken at Raimund Mines on the
last day of September died this after
noon from the effects of the Injury. Ken
nedy Brothers prepared the body for
burial.
Mrs. R. w waldrop will tender re-
ception to Mr.. and Mrs. G. Percy Ben
ton on Friday night at her home. The
affair will be an elaborate one and the
guests will be delightfully."- entertained,
The young couple, who were married in
Birmingham last night at the homo of
the brides aunt have many friends in the
city who wish them every happiness in
their new venture.
On account of the damage done to their
tents by the storm In Huntsville the
Hatch shows billed for the first week
in November will not arrive until the
second week of the month.
The city court has finished the docket
for the week and will take up the Grim
inal docket on Monday.
Chief Deputy George w. Jones, Deputy
John Smithson and United States Deputy
Marshall G. c. Willis captured an 80
gallon still at fuckers Bend today. The
officers destroyed $50 gallons of beer
and the entire outfit with the exception
of the still, which was brought to Bes-
semer fuckers Bend is Is miles north
west of Bessemer