The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-22
Bessener News

Bessemer. June 1.-(Special.)-After be- ing out for two hours a verdict for $350 was returned late this afternoon by the jury in the case of R. D. Rich vs. the Jefferson Fertilizer company for alleged damages caused by fumes from the acids and fertilizers manufactured by the com pany. The case has been on trial in the city court for the past three days and the jury, court officials and attorneys visited and made a tour of inspection of the plant.
 Deputy Sheriff Monroe Parker arrested Jim Robinson, who operates a soft drink stand near the big pipe shops. on three warrants charging him with selling liquor without a license. He made bond.
 Deputy Parker also arrested Charles Fancher, negro, on a charge of forg- cry The charge was made by Lula Hicks. a negro woman, claiming that Fancher forged the Hicks womans name to d check and cashed 1t.
 Dave Kennedy, who was run over by his train and killed yesterday, was prominent ly identified with the social and fraternal life of this city, being a member of Myrtle Linton lodge, Knights of Pythias, and member of the Order of Railroad Conduc- tors. He has scofes of friends in this city and was always held in the highest regard by his fellow railroad men as well as by everyone who knew him.
 The deceased was about 36 years of age, and is survived by d wife, who is the daughter of Judge J. J. Tillman, and lit- tie son, years of age. He was brother of w. w Kennedy of the Martin Furni- ture company.
 The funeral will take place at 3:3o clock Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church, the Rev. J. F. Sturdivant having charge of the services.
 This morning at Il clock Miss Gertrude Vines and MT G. W. Barnett of Brighton were united in marriage at the parsoh- age of the Jonesboro Baptist chuhch, the Rev R. w. Carlisle officiating. MT. and Mrs Barnett left immediately after the ceremony for Talladega.
 Miss Yetta Barr was a delightful hostess yesterday when she entertained at six course dinner in honor of Miss Hannah Cummings of Birmingham, who will leave for St. Louis in few days. The central decoration of the table was cut glass bowl of nasturtiums. the color motive yellow and white. being carried out.
 Yesterday Messrs. Agee and Moore of the Jefferson county excise commission were in Bessemer inspecting the condition of the saloons All of the places whole sale and retail, were inspected, but wheth- CT any objections were noted has not been made known.
 During the absence of Judge Gwin in Baltimore James Trotter will act as judge. He received his commission yesterday. The docket closing the term will be heard and court takes its summer vacation June 2S.
 Saturday morning the first contingent from Bessemer to Baltimore to attend the democratic convention will leave over the Seaboard Air Line via Norfolk for Balti- more. The party will be made up Of Judge Gwin. Thomas T. Huey, w. $. Welsh, George Ross. E. A. Little, William T. Kennedy, John H. Leonard of Wood ward, and others. At Norfolk this party will be joined by w. w. Hollingsworth, who left yesterday to stop over in Geor- gia The party will be absent week or 10 days
 Mir. and Mrs. A. c. Mitchell delightful ly entertained Thursday evening at their home on Seventeenth street, compliment ary to Mrs S. P. Hornsby. who is the charming guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph s. Winters. The interior of the house pre- sented spring like appearance in it's decorations of ferns and cut flowers Pini. roses nodded their graceful heads from tall vases.
 Score was kept on dainty cards carry ing out the color scheme of pink and green. notable feature on this lovely occasion was that instead of using the mode of progressing the players remained at the tables. prize being given for the top score at each table.
 After a delightful series of games. prizes were awarded the following guests: Mrs E. H. Lopez. Mrs. George Houston, Mrs Rodenburg. Mrs. win Golson. Mir Lacey Edmundson, MT George Houston. The consolation fell to Miss Gertrude Fielder. while the honoree. Mrs. Hornsby was pre- sented with lovely token
 Those enjoying this hospitality were: Mir. and Mrs. Southerland, Dr. and Mrs.