The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Bessener News

Ressemer, December 19.-(Special)- The Woodward Iron company Is in- stalling new fans in all the air shafts in the Dolomite district The Central Lumber company of Bessemer IS do- ing the woodwork on the fans and 1t will be some time before the work Is completed. The cost of the work is approximately $5o,000
 The following suit was filed in the city court today: w. E. McWilliams versus the Louisville and Nashville railroad for s1999 for alleged damage to property.
 John Derry, the colored chauffeur of pr. J. s. Winters, was arrested last night for alleged exceeding of the speed 1 limit on Nineteenth street. He was given 20 days on the streets.
 1 Chester Tubb, a Bessemer boy, who is studying law at the University of 1 Alabama, has been honored by the stu dent body by being selected as chair man of the banquet committee to be given by them in honor of pr. Denny their new president. The banquet will be held at the McLester hotel in Tusca- loosa on January 19. Covers will be laid for about 175 guests.
 NTvrtle-Linton lodge No. 130, Knights of Pythias, held an interesting meeting last night, the following officers being elected for the ensuing term: John Randle, chancellor commander; E. R. Fountain, vice chancellor; W. E. Peg ram, prelate; E. P. Johnson, keeper of records and seal and master of finance; E. M owens, master of exchequer; Will liam Hardin. master of work; T. D.. Adams, master at arms; C. L. Asbury, inner guard; E. P. Huey, outer guard i; trustees, B. C. Jones, George B. Eth ridge l. Jessel; representative to grand lodge, c. T. Cooke.
 The Forty-two club entertained in honor of their friends last night at the home of Miss Grace Judson. A large number of guests were present to enjoy the affair which was most successful. once or twice a year the club opens up its doors to the young l joyable evening. The club has a mem bership of 25.
 Envoy F. Truesdale of the local Sal vation Army gave a Christmas tree for the poor children of the city at her home on Fourth avenue. Seventy new articles of clothing, with fruit and l candy were distributed to as many needy children, whose names had been secured by Envoy Teasdale. A toy from Santa Claus was also received by each child. The Christmas effort made by | Mrs. Teasdale was a marked success l Many of the merchants responded lib- | erally The exercise opened with prayer and a song by the children after which Mrs Teasdale made a short talk | Mrs Matthews and her daughter Mrs. Plunkett, entertained yesterday at a Christmas tree party at their home on Arlington avenue in honor of Mrs Plunkett's children, Louise and Paul. A large number of children were present to enjoy the fireworks and the Christ mas tree, a lovely gift being received by each child. Santa Claus interested | which refreshments were served. 1 The home of Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Odell | on Dartmouth avenue was the scene | of happy family gathering last evening" | Mrs. Odell, always gracious and sweet | in her home life was at her best and the home coming of her brother John A. Mickle of San Antonio Tex, was the inspiration of a most delightful reunion. 1f f, dress of holly and poinsettias. Refresh ments were served. Those present were | Mir John A. Micke of San Antonio, Pro- | lessor Robert Mickle, Mrs. R. A. Mickle, Gerald Mickle, MT. and Mrs. J. Fred Robertson, Mrs. Duncan Robertson of Charleston, s. C., MT. and Mrs. c. l.. Odell and Geraldine and Camillus Odell. Christmas cheer reigned in the homo of Rev. and Mrs. Frank Brandon last night when their daughters, Misses Car rie, Louise and Mary Rosseau entertained large number of friends at pro- gressive rock party. The nine tables were placed in the hall parlor and dining room which were beautifully decorated for the occasion in Christmas colors, red and green. The score cards were hand painted and tied with red and green ribbons. After the games a salad and ice course was served. Miss Carrie Louise in blue and Miss Mary Rossean in yell low received the guests in the hall.
 Mrs Max Lefkovits has returned to her home in Coumbiana after a pleasant vis- 1t to Mrs. Sam Lefkovits.
 Claud Batson has returned from Louis vile where he attended the Batson-Craw- ford wedding.
 Mrs. J. Jaffe of Birmingham was the guest of relatives in Bessemer yesterday.
 Fred Spencer is quite Fl at his home Miss Rosalie Goldberg has returned from Birmingham where she was the guest of relatives for several days.
 c. 5. Wilburn superintendent of the