The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Bessenner News

Bessemer, December &.-(Speeial)- Shortly after 10 o'clock last night MT. and Mrs Will Cunningham of Woodward were awakened by a noise doynstairs, and MT. Cunningham went to investigate. When he turned on the light he saw G. l.. Brodle. a white man, in the hall trying to open the sitting room door. Brodie sur rendered. MT. Cunningham at once started to Brighton with his prisoner, but was met by an officer who took charge of him.
 This morning at his trial the man stated that he was cold and went in to warm, and he was given a small fine.
 The fire department committee, which is composed of pr. R. L. Smith, Eugene Honeycutt and Moss Crotwell, in company with Mayor R. E. Rutledge, who were empowered by the city council to close d deal for an auto fire truck left this afternoon for Atlanta and Macon, Ga, where they will inspect the workings of the truck sold by the American LaFranee Fire Engine company. They will be ab- sent until Sunday. A thorough inspection will be made of the truck sold by the company, and it is expected that a ma chine will be purchased and will be i'll seommission here by the middle of March.
 Chief R. J. McCabe and his force are very much pleased with the order that was maintained throughout the Christ mas holidays. Not a single cutting or shooting scrape nor robbery was re- ported in the city limits, although the crowds were larger than usual and busi- ness was better than it has ever been before.
 In the Bessemer city court today the following suit was filed:
 Ida Caldwell vs. the Alabama Grocery company of Birmingham for s500O dam ages. It is alleged by the plaintiff that she was struck by an automobile driven by a salesman of the defendant company and was injured.
 Yesterday afternoon, Miss Zelna Lef- kovits was slightly wounded by the acci- dental discharge of a p calibre pistol loaded with blank cartridge The wad- ding of the gun penetrated her clothing, inflictng a painful but not serious wound. She was immediately taken to the office of pr. J. s. Winters, where her wound was dressed.
 Yesterday morning as a result of quar- rel over a craps game Freeman Small, a negro, was shot and almost instantly killed by another negro. The tragedy oc- cured near the old brick yard, Small being employed there. The slayer sue- ceeded in making good his escape.
 This afternoon while Jonas Mclaughlin, negro, was standing on First avenue between Twenty first and Twenty-seeond streets playing with pistol which he says he thought was empty, went off the bullet striking Lucille Lyle, a negro woman standing in her door across the street. Dr. Winters was immediately called and. dressed the wound which is considered to be very serious. MeLaugh- lin was arrested and placed in the city jail.
 The marriage of Mrs. Mary Moonney- han and MT. George W. Pennington was solemnized yesterday morning at the home of the brides father, MT. Lacey at Laceys chapel, Rev. R. W. Carlisle, pas tor of the Jonesboro Baptist church, of fciating
 A splendid dinner was served after which Mir and Mrs. Pennington left for East Birmingham where they will reside In future.
 Or Sunday afternoon, January 5. at 2 o'clock, there will be singing at Union Baptist church. The singing will be di- rected by Professor Obarr, Professor Will liam Crumley and others. The new Re- vival Glory will be the book used. The . public is cordially invited to attend.
 Misses Katie Lacey and Hattie Allen were charming hostesses this evening when they entertained a large number of guests at Forty-two party at the spacious home of Miss Lacey.
 Those present were: Misses Jeanette Allen. Willie Allen, Isabel Curry, Ethel Johnston, Virginia Robinson, Corinna Trotter Maud Buck, Mary Duncan, Jes- sic Bumgardner, Margaret Berry, Mary Reynolds. Margaret Rust Callie Woods, Beryl Pinner, Nellie Christiieb, Ruth Tucker, and Nessrs. James Donaldson. Fred Bailey, Clarence Bumgardner, Bob Brmga rdner, Maurice Argo Phil Neal, James Fitzpatrick, Ed Brannon, Peyton AIcEniry, John Egan. Festus Harris. Pickett Owen Williams, Joe Parsons. Phi Lacey. Will Lacey, Joe Lacey and pr. Coleman.
 Last night at the home of the brides parents MT. and Mrs. Lowry beautiful wedding took place in the marriage of Miss Widda Lowry and MT. Claud Rock ett The ceremony was performed at the twilight hour by Rev. R. w. Carlisle in front of an improvised altar of red and green Christmas colors were carried out In the decorations, being used profusely In the parlors and dining room.
 The bride was beautifully gowned in har rdsome white whip cord suit, with a pic ture hat trimmed in bird of paradise and carrying a huge bouquet of white carnations After informal reception the bridal party was given theatre party MT. and Mrs. Rocket will go to housekeeping at once on Berkley avenue.