The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Bessener News


 Bessemer, January 4-During the month of December the output Of NO. 5 furnace at Robertstown which belongs to the Tennessee company, was 49 tons more pig iron than for the month of November. The stack is a very old one and it was thought that the output for November was exceptionally good, being record breaker up to that time. The output is now 25O tons of pig iron daily.
 Last flight the store of Davis Brothers in Jonesboro was entered by burglars and a quantity of dry goods, shoes and groceries was stolen. The thieves en- tered the store by raising window. No clue has been found as to who the thieves were.
 During the year of 1911 the Bessemer fire department answered 1l5 alarms as compared with 192 in 1910, and S2 in l9O9 The report is a most excellent one. There were few fires that did any considerable damage, and the total value of property destroyed was much lower than the year before. The department is quick to answer calls and this is the reason Tor small losses sustained
 Miss Stevens. director from New York, is in the city getting up an entertainment for the benefit of the United Daughters of the Confectionery. Some of the best home talent will be used there being over 1O0 in the cast. Scenes from famous operas such as Madame sherry "The Pink Lady," Miss Hood of Holland, and "Fantana The date has not yet been set. as the rehearsals jusu began yesterday.
 At the meeting of the Bessemer camp No Sl, Woodmen of the World held last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: A. $. Bailey, eoun- cil commander: J. F. Powell, advisory lieutenant: G. c. Smith, banker; w. C.. Baty, clerk D. Mcfarland, escort; Lee Hill, watchman; Dr. J. M. Tubb, camp A number of interesting talks were made after the installation Of officefs and w. C. Baty, the sovereign clerk, in few well chosen remarks, presented to the retiring council commander, Walter l.. Riley, handsome gold watch as mark of esteem, and gratitude for the excellent work done during his term, ana also for his interest in the work of the
  and thanked the camp for the splendid At the conclusion of the meet ing the camp adjourned to the Bon Ton cafe where they enjoyed refreshments.
 There will be a public installation of oi- ficers of the Eastern Star lodge on frl- day night at Mason's hall. All Master Masons and their families are invited to be present.
 Mrs. Adam Kyle entertained at new year dinner at her home on Nineteenth street. splendid dinner was served. Those present were MT. and Mrs. w. S. Eidge. Mrs. Annie Anderson, MT. J. B. Anderson, Matt Sapp, Miss Nellie ana Miss Mamie Collins of Birmingham, ana MT. and Mrs. Ad,sn, Kyle.
 Miss Hazel Rubush of Meridian was the honoree of delightful dance gwen py Miss Kathryn Conniff at her home yes terday The punch bowl was placed III inc hall from which refreshing punch was by Mrs Conniff, string band furnished music for the occasion Those present were Miss Hazel RuDush, Miss Mildred Jaffe Miss Berney Glllen, Miss Ray Davitt, Mrs. Ben Boshwitz, MT and Mrs. Tony Davitt. Roy Brownlee, Harry Strong, H. H. Fuller, Crawford, Janice Lee. Eugene Smith, Blancher and others.
 Mrs George Ross extended pretty courtesy when she entertained last avening at a Forty-two party in honor ,f her niece, Miss Bird Moon The ,ouse was beautiful in it's decorations, .hite narcissus and ferns being used 'rofnselv The punch bowl was placed n inc hall and the table on which il vas nlaced was banked In ferns ana and was presided over py Miss Jessie Huey. The nine tables were ,la,ced in the hall, parlor and dining room. No prizes were si.en' pua e''n yuest received a bunch of flowers as a souvenir. After the games delightful salad and ice course was served Mfs. Ross was assisted in the office or host- ess bv Mrs Rose Huey and Mrs. James Wright. Those present were MISS Hattie Allen. Miss Willie Allen, MISS Katie Lacey, Miss Margaret Rust, MISS Mary Reynolds, Miss Louise Johnsoh Miss Mary Haun, Miss May Harris, Miss orrie Keith. Miss Pauline Murrah, Miss Nable Herbert, Miss Lula Lacey, Miss Fannie Lacey, Miss Jessie Huey, MISS Daisy Partridge, Miss Lula Partridge, Miss Downey of Avondole, MT. Fred Bailey Bell of Ensley, MT. Jim Ross, pr. Hewitt Johnston. Mir Dalrymple, MT. -laud Batson, MT. Harold Downey, Mf. Richard I.anier, MT James Wright. MT. Rose Huey and others.
 Mrs S D. Haley and daughters. Miss Annie D. and Miss Emma Lea, who have been visiting at Leeds, Alabama, have returned home, accompanied by Miss Ann Collins.
 MT. E. T. Guice of Birmingham was in the city yesterday on business.
 Miss Excel Reynolds is the guest of Mrs. T. D. Lewis.
 Mrs. John T. Martin of Birmin gham was the guest of relatives and friends in the city yesterday. Mrs. Martin Is a former resident of this city and is always welcomed by her many friends.
 J. w. Rarden is ill at his home in Jonesboro.
 Mrs Walter Freeland has as her guest her sister from Tennessee.
 J. E. McAdory is quite i'll at his homo In Jonesboro.
 Miss IIcv Knox head nurse at the