The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
BesSener News

Bessemer December 7.-(Special. 1.-The No. 3 furnace of the Tennessee, Coal, Iron and Railroad company, which is con sidered an old time stack, broke all pre- vious records when |" turned out 7721 tons of pig iron during the month of No vember. The output of the furnace dur ing the month of October was 7623 tons of pig iron, which was considered the largest monthly output of the furnace.
 The city court of Bessemer spent today and great portion of yesterday hearing the case of P. F. Murphy versus the Bes- semer water works for $500 damages, alleging the water company cut off his water supply and that as a result his house burned down wien it might have been saved. After being out short time the jury brought in a verdict of s75 for the plaintiff.
 Last night an interesting meeting was held by the Bessemer camp, Woodmen of the World when c. B. McEntire was initiated, after which the following off cers were elected for the ensuing year. A. S. Bailey. c. C.; J. F. Powell, A. L.; c. c. Smith, banker; w. c. Baty, R. E. clerk; Dr. J. M. Tubb, R. E. camp physi- clan. The camp will have a public in- stallation of officers the first meeting in January.
 This morning a message was received by B. F. Perkins stating that his sister, Mrs. D. E. Weatherford, had died at her home in Independence Mo, from injuries received by being thrown from a buggy. The accident occurred about six weeks ago Mr Perkins will be unable to at tend the funeral.
 The game between two pick basket ball teams of the Bessemer Athletic club last night resulted in a score of 30 to IS in favor of the orange and blues. The teams were evenly matched and the game was a good one. The orange and blues had the advantage over the red and white in the knock off Several good plays were made by Houston. Bailey and Johnson on the orange and blue, and Pugh and Bumgardner on the red and white large crowd witnessed the game and each team had a number of rooters. After the game dance was given for the sponsors and maids. Between halves John Walston gave an exhibition of fancy goal throwing.
 Tie noted Schubert quartet. which Is the third attraction of the local Lycum course. will be heard at the high schooi auditorium on Saturday night Decem- Der g. The Schuberts are well known throughout the south as high class en- fertaners and musicians of unusual ability. The musicians of the city are looking forward to this. treat.
 J. Ed Haigher member of the board of revenue of Jefferson county was in the city yesterday, having come to in spect the new road being built south of Feeders Gap, five miles of which is com pleted. Mr. Haigler found the road in perfect condition.
 The Christian workers will serve a fish dinner on Friday turkey dinner on Saturday, and on Saturday night will have an oyster supper. The proceeds to go to <, the Christian church. The place is in a vacant store on Second avenue
 
 At the meeting of the United Daugh- ters of the Confectionery this week it was decided that box of clothing and a contribution of money would be sent to the veterans at Mountain Creek. Mrs, J. F. Wright was made chairman on the north side of town and Mrs. T. F. Robinson on the south side. The box will be packed at the home of Mrs. Robinson and the donations and con- tributions are requested to be sent in by Wednesday, December IS. Mrs. T. T. Huey is chairman of the committees selling Confederate stamps The chap ter ordered bulbs to be planted in the < Confederate triangle in Cedar Hill cem- ctery
 H Max Mayer, for several years in the shoe business in this city, is moving ais family to Birmingham today. After the first of the year he will move his stock to Birmingham and go into business $ there.
 In the near future there will be piano, and photograph store in thls