The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-02
BESSEMER SEES
 BUSY MOVING DAY
WIFE OF PROMINENT CONTRA CTOR DIES AT ST. yINCENTs-PERsO AL AND GENERAL NEWS OF IN TEREsT IN BEssEMER

Bessemer, April 1.-(Speeial. )-Today was moving day in Bessemer and the transfer wagons were busy during the day transferring household goods from one domcile to another. For the past few weeks real estate agents have been busy leasing houses and obtaining ten ants for vacant dwellings. The demand for good houses has been unusually large in Bessemer this year and while many tenants have merely changed dwellings a number of new families have come to make their home in Bessemer Real es- tate men are much encouraged over the outlook for the coming year and state | that there Is every indication of a very | prosperous season.
 Besides being moving day today has been April Fools day. and numerous pranks have been played by small boys. The familiar brick under hat has caused many sore toes while fruitless errands have occurred every moment.
 Mrs. P. H. O'Brien, wife of the promi- nent contractor. died this afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Vincent's hospital in Birmingham after an operation Wednes- day. Mrs O'Brien was 40 years of age at the time of her death. She is sur vived by her husband only, having no children Mrs O'Brien has long been prominent in Bessemer society and her death is deeply regretted by large cir cle of friends. The funeral will take place tomorrow in Cedar Hill cemetery with Kennedy Bros. in charge.
 The programme of the sacred concert to be given by the Bessemer band in the park next Sunday has been announced and is as follows:
 March--S. l. B. A.. R. B. Hall
 Waltz-Twilight Echoes, Macke
 March-Our Lieutenant. Lingo
 Selection-Love and Roses, Czizulka Banzet
 March-The Areo Club. Weir.
 Intermission.
 Marcr--Lo Sorella, Borel Clerc.
 Selection-Valuse Bleue, A Margis.
 March-Under the Double Eagle, Wag- ner.
 Selection-Autumn Freezes. Calderwood
 Intermezzo-Ch Cherry L. Albert
 Selection from Opera II Trovatore, Verdi.
 March-U. S. Marines Mackle-Beyer
 Cornet Solo--Then You'll Remember Me. Lewis Milton.
 Star-Spangled Banner. The Auburn Brass Band will appear at the High school auditorium next Wednes- day evening for the benefit of the Besse- mer Athletic club. The band consists of about 20 pieces and is said to be one of the best of the south. It was in Bessemer last year and gave a very en- joyable concert. A large audience Is ex- pected to attend.
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy vii; meet in West End next Tues day. The question of raising funds to send the veterans to the reunion at Mo- bile will be the most important business to be discussed. A social will be enjoyed after the business meeting.
 Henry Head the negro who ran into the buggy of Eugene Rarden late yes- terday afternoon on the West Lake road, was arrested by the detectives late this afternoon. His case will come up in the morning. Mr. Rarden narrowly esca ped serious injury as he was thrown out of the buggy.
 The Mendelssohn evening at the Elks hall proved to be very enjoyable occa- sion tonight The most enjoyable num- bers were the wedding march by Miss Ball and the vocal solo by Miss Jen- kins. The paper of Mrs. Grove was also very enjoyable.
 The Bessemer chapter, of the Eastern Star met tonight and routine business was disposed of
 The Matron's club was entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. w., Simpson. The guest of honor was Mrs Stewart Harlan of Birmingham.
 Mir. and Mrs. George H. Stevenson have as their guest Miss Shelby Garrett of Greensboro.
 Mrs. G. W. Richardson returned to her home in Marion. Va. today. after a visit to her sister. Mrs. F.. B. Hill.
 Mrs. Lewis of Athens is visiting her son, w. H. Lewis.