The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
WORK RESUMED ON
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Dr. R. P. McTyiere Candi- date for Mayor-Other
 Bessemer News

intend 10 go ahead with the construc- tion of their new s50,000 church as soon as the weather permits. and 1t will be no surprise if this congrega- tion is ready to worship in the new house by the end of the year. The structure will be large and commodious and will be the, handsomest church in the city when completed.
 In the police court this morning only | . two cases appeared before Mayor l. A Lewis. Both of these were white men, being charged with affray. Each man was ines s10, which he paid.
 The fire department made run to Ninth avenue and Twenty y-thfid street yesterday morning about o'clock | where the house of Douglas Black, negro, was on fire. Most of the furni- ture was saved The damage will ar ount to $500.
 Bessemer chapter No. no. R. A. M., has purchased handsome new altar for its hall.
 pr. R. P McTyiere one of the most prominent citizens of Bessemer, an- nounced today that he would be "a candidate for the democratic nomin- alton for mayor of this city at the coming election. A number of prom inent citizens have been urging pr. McTyiere to consent to make the race, and he only decided today to run. There will be several other candidates in the race, which is expected to be a live one.
 The United Daughters of the Con federacy were entertained by Mrs L. B. Bradley yesterday afternoon The fes- tlIre of the occasion was the splendid ad- dress delivered by MT. Foster of Bir- mngham, in interest of the Confederate Relief association of Jefferson county, which was organized at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce on the 16th of De- cember The object of Mr. Foster, who is president of the association was to I interest the local chapter in assisting In the work of relieving the old soldiers and the widows of old soldiers in the county Miss Foster accompanied her father to Bessemer, also being the guest of the r. D. C. Mrs. Grigsby stated that she had secured many bulbs, at the suggestion VI tiit Nidpttif WHICH WOuld De planted | on the soldiers plat in Cedar HiIl ceme- tery at once. After the business hour delightful luncheon was served
 pretty courtesy of the day was the box luncheon given by Miss Mildred Jaffe for Miss Hazel Rubush of Meridian Miss | The table about which the guests were gathered was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the central decoration being a cut glass bowl of pink carnations. At each place was placed a bouquet of car | nations. Cover was laid for Miss | Hazel Rubush, Miss Carrie Kent Miss | Marion Kent, Mis-, Kathryn Conniff Miss | Berney Gillen. Miss Gertrude Jaffe of | Atlanta, Miss Emma Gelders Miss Lillian | Loveman and the hostess, Miss Mildred | Jaffe After the luncheon the party en- | joyed a performance at the Majestic thea tre
 The new pastor, Rev. l.. D. Patterson of the Jonesboro Methodist church, ana his wife who moved to Jonesboro on Tues day, will be given a pounding party on Thursday evening by the congregation. All members of the church are invited to be present.
 Yesterday MT. John Goodwin and Miss Matte Trammell were married by the Rev. L. P. Craig at the home of the
 
 Ing young lady of Feeders, while the groom is popular bank boss of the Ten nesse Coal, Iron and Railroad company. The couple will reside at Reeders
 Miss Virginia Mitchell was hostess to the Wednesday Whist club yesterday aft ernoon at her home on Dartmouth ave nue. The house was decorated for the occasion in the Christmas colors, red and green. The four tables were placed in the hall and parlor the score cards be- ing new year cards Score was kept by Miss Elizabeth Mitchell. The first prize silk hose, was won by Mrs. A. c. Mitch ell. the second prize, also silk hose, was won by Mrs. w. P. Golson, while the con solation fell to Miss Edna Ball. After the games delightful salad course with charlotte russe was served. Mrs. ]. P. Green, aged 65 years, died at o'clock tonight at her home in Brigh- . ton. The funeral we'll be held Thursday | afternoon at the residence at 2:30 o'clock, | the Rev. 'Swindall officiating. interinent | fin Brighton cemetery. Mrs. Greens death | came after a short illness and she is l survived by her husband and four chil- dren. Miss Jeannette Allen has returned 10 | De Armanville. where she is teaching | school, after spending the holidays with | her mother Mrs. C. W. Allen
 w. D. Stead, district manager of the | Western Union Telegraph company was ! in the city yesterday on business.
 George B. Franklin has returned to | Knoxville, Tenn, after spending few days with MT. and Mrs. Sol Brick.
 Mrs. F. M. Williams is ill at her home on Nineteenth street
 Sam Huey has returned to Tuscaloosa, where he will resume his studies at the | university
 Mrs. Wylam Jones is i'll at her home.
 The many friends of Mrs. Poor of Brighton will regret to learn she was taken to the Robinson hosital, where she will undergo an operation today.
 Miss Nellie Collins of Birmingham, is | the guest of Miss Jeannie Fraser.
 The little child of Mir. and Mrs. Lacey | Fdmundson is quite ill at their home on Fourth avenue. Mrs. J. A. Morgan has returned to her l home in Jonesboro. after a visit to rela- | tives in Sylacauga. Mr and Mrs. P. II. Ripko have moved | from Sylacauga to this city. MT. Riplo | also is moving his business here. Mrs. S. A. Terry delightfully."- enter