The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Bessener News


 Bessemer, June 15.-(special) )--Today at room an accident occurred at Virginia mines in which R. F. Boston was killed and Herman Caffey was Injured. At the time the accident occurred the mine off cials were engaged in changing the steel cable on the drum and were payinff off the worn end of the cable, which end was fastened to a tree at the top of the slope and mine car used as a counter weight In some manner the heavy cable became unfastened and the disastrous re- suits occurred.
 Both men are white. Mr. Boston was 3S years old and leaves a widow and six children. Funeral services. conducted by the Rev J. M. Wright will be held at Adger Sunday afternoon al 4:30 o'clock with Jacobs X Son in charge.
 About 12:30 o'clock today the Bessemer fire department made a quick run to Twelfth avenue and Twenty street, where a blaze was discovered on the roof of the kitchen of a house. The depart ment had a long run to make and the fire had gained considerable headway be- fore it reached the place. The fire was quickly extinguished and the damage will amount to about $50.
 Things have been unusually quiet in police circles for the past two days. not single arrest having been made.
 Twenty cars of pig iron, which amounts to about 540o tons, from the Robertstown furnace, left Bessemer Friday over the Louisville and Nashville railroad for Co., lon, Panama. The pig iron will go from Bessemer to New Orleans where it will be transferred to the vessel which will carry it to its destination. The Rob ertstown furnace has been shipping In large shipments steadily to all parts of the country
 J. K. P Reeves, one of the best known and oldest citizens of Jefferson county had a stroke of paralysis al his home in McCalla yesterday afternoon. MT. Reeves has been postmaster for many years. He was setting out sweet potato plants when he was stricken. A physi- clan was immediately summoned. while the sick man was rushed to his home. MT. Reeves is 63 years of age and has 2 wife and three married children
 large crowd will attend the all day singing to be held at Lacey's chapel Sunday Dinner will be served, Among the singers are J. F. Bryant. W. K. Par ker. Professor OBarr. Professor Morris and J. NJ. Doyle.
 Wednesday evening at Feeders Miss Matte Mason and MT Hubert Mason were united in marriage. The bride IS the daughter of MT. and Mrs w. A. Mason and is only l5 years of age. The groom holds a responsible position with the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company.
 Bessemer lodge No. 54s. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. will hold the an nual election of officers Monday night A full attendance Is urged.
 Mrs A. S. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. E. L. Edmundson were charming hostesses to- day when they entertained in honor of their attractive niece, Miss Helen Me Adory of Birmingham. IL was in the na- ture of a tea and was enjoyed by se2- eral hundred guests, who were met i1 the hall by Captain Crook and Mrs C. M. Ray, while cards were received by Misses Willie Lee Smith and Catherine Hornsby. Next the guests were ushered into the parlor. which was scene of beauty in it's decorations of ferns and sweet peas Here stood the two hostesses charmingly clad, while next in line was the lovely honoree, gowned in white lace oyer pink messaline. Mrs w. K. Me Adory and Mrs. clark Mccormack com pleted the receiving line. Tea and sand wiches were served.