The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-02
Bessenner NeWS

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 Bessemer, January 1--(speciai)-T body of M. c. Huey of Hueytown, who dropped dead Sunday morning at Il o'clock while talking over the telephone. was inferred today. MT Huey was in his usual health and had just returned from walking over his farm, and had stopped in the hall to talk over the phone. when he was stricken with heart disease. dying instantly.
 MT. Huey has been a resident of Huey town all his life and is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters He was about 50 years old. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, a member of the board of trustees of the Huey- town school and road overseer of this district MT. Huey was one of the best known citizens in this district. The fu- neral took place at II o'clock yesterday morning at the home, Rev. MT. Swinda1l conducting the services. Interment took place at Pleasant Ridge church. the Odd Fellows conducting the services at the grave.
 Mayor l. A. Lewis was surprised this morning when he entered the courtroom to find only four or five prisoners there instead of the big court usually held on Monday. Things have been very quiet fin police circles since Saturday.
 The saloon of II. G. Christlieb will be moved from Its present quarters In the Grand hotel to First alley and Nineteenth street. It is reported that a moving picture show or a pool room will oc- cupy the room vaacted by the saloon. With the exception of this one all other saloons will continue business at the same places occupied since they were opened.
 An interesting contest which has been running at Mathews 5 and 10 cent store for several months came to close Sat urday night. The s4Oo piano was won by Miss Edna Walls, the chest of sl- yer by Miss Nellie Carr, the gold watch by Miss Minnie Jackson, and the toilet set by Miss Vide McEntire. Votes were given with each purchase.
 A large audience was present to wit ness the Christmas play given by the young pupils of the Grove School of Music The songs by the girl quartet, composed of Fife Carlisle. Gladys Mar tin, Belle Houston and Alberta Nor wood, received much applause. The comic songs by the little children and the songs by Lucille Vickers and Bernice Waits were very highly appreciated, the chil- dren receiving a number of encores. The songs by Miss Mabel White and Miss Nora Mitchell were beautifully rendered, both possessing very sweet voices.
 A splendid programme was rendered by the C. w. Best Musical company, when it appeared at the high school au- ditorium last night under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Presby yterian church.. As this was the second time the company has appeared In Bessemer this season it was greeted by large audience. All of the num- bers were very much enjoyed as each received much applause and number of encores.
 The young ladies Of the dancing set were complimented with a very delight full New Years dance last evening at the Athletic hall with the young men as hosts. iiiooS pltScill were LIT. ana NlTS. J. S. Winter, Dr. and Mrs. Waller Dr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Phil Lacey, MT. and Mrs. Walter Unzicker, MT. and Mrs. E. H. Lopez, MT. and Mrs George Bumbardner, MT. and Mrs. George Shaw, MT and Mrs. Harry Grigsby, Mrs b. A. Little, Dr. and Mrs. w. D. Fay Tor, MT. and Mrs. A. c. Mitchell, Miss Marguerite Robinson, John Walston, Miss Mary Tinklepaugh, pr. Wood Price, Miss Mary Smith, Berney Clay, Miss Pickard, Lewis Hinlkle, Miss Kathryn Adams, Bob Bumgardner, Miss Ethel Adams, Mr. Dobbs, Miss Kathryn Coniff, Fred Bailey Miss Felicia Streit, Dr. Ray Simpson, Miss Martha Glover Burwell Hill, Miss Matura Benton, c. R. Kunchinski, Miss Lucia Burns, pr. Harris, Miss Ellen Davis. pr. Patten, Miss Nell Christilieb Jim Donaldson, Miss Isabel Curry, Sam May, Miss Maud Mims, Clarence Bum gardner, Miss Inez Lopez, Howe Price Miss Grace Judson, MT Moncrief Miss Excel Reynolds, Will Lacey and others The german was led by Miss Marguerite Robinson and John Walston, many new figures being introduced
 Miss Helen Lewis and Duff Lewis en- tertained at spend the day party Sun day at their home on Berkley avenue. Those who enjoyed this hospitality were Miss Tera Marks, Miss Jeffie Moore, John Donaldson, MT Gresham and Toy Par sons. A delightful dinner was served.
 very enjoyable banquet was given by Fulton Brothers to their employees al the Bonton cafe last night. A number of good talks, with New Years resolutions regarding the business for the ensuing year, were made. Every one of the boys greatly appreciated this token of high esteem
 A "tacky'' party was given yesterday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. T. F. Robinson on Berlxley avenue for the benefit of Trinity church. A large crowd was present and a neat sum was realized.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry c. Grigsby de- lightfully entertained a number of friends at a dinner Saturday night The place cards were New Year cards and the table was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Those who enjoyed this hos pitality were MT. and Mrs. Lacey Ed lnundson, Dr. and Mrs. A. $. Fitzpatrick Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Winters, Dr. and Mrs G. R. Lewis. MT. and Mrs W, P Golson, Mir and Mrs A. C. Mitchell, MT. and Mrs. w. T. Warlick. Mrs. Carter Mrs Cora Hanby and the host and hostess MT and Mrs H. C. Grigsby.
 II. F. White has returned from a busi- ness trip to Detroit
 Mrs. II. Levison of Parkersburg, w. Va, and Mrs. F. Abrasom of Huntington. w Va will arrive this week to be the