The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-30
Bessener News

Bessemer, July 29.-(Special THE ex-
ecutive committee which was appointed
at the mass meeting of the merchants to
devise plans for Trades Day. which Is to
be the 18th OF August. held a meeting this
morning and further perfected the plans
for the Trades Day, which promises to
be the biggest day in Bessemer for a
number of years.
In the city court today the following
suits were filed: Mrs. Amanda Herring
VS.. the New Connellsville Coal and Coke
company for $500 damage for alleged
damage to property; Piikney R. Parsons
VS. the Louisville and Nashville railroad
for $1,000 for alleged damage to property
The meeting which was to have been
held today by the executive committee OF
the hospital board to discuss the plans for
the new hospital. which were drawn by
W. e. Benns. has been postponed until
Tuesday. The committee is composed OF
Mrs f. II. Lopez, chairman; Mrs e. NJ.
owens. Mira. w. T.. Rush; Mrs. w. ].
Long and Mrs. e. l.. Mitchell.
1, Today a warrant was sworn out before
e. n. Lopez. a justice of the peace by
C. r. Bruce white man OF this coun-
| ty, against d. S. Strickland II is alleged
| by Bruce that his daughter and Strick-
| land are living together as man and
| wife in Clay county and that no mar
| riage ceremony has been performed. The
warrant was made returnable to the city
court of Bessemer and bond was placed
at $500.
| Robbers were very active in and around
Bessemer last night a number of houses
being entered. The residence OF Mr.. Por-
ter on Fourth avenue and Ninth street
was entered and A diamond sun burst
brooch set with pearls stolen. The case
was reported to the officers who are
| working on the case.
| Mr.. Hobb at Sloss mines had gun
stolen from his residence while the home
| Of Toney Hunter was entered and two
coats, two pair trousers, a pair of shoes,
hat and $3.50 in silver stolen. AS yet
| no clue has been found to the robberies.
There will be a Sunday school rally at
Concord on August g. The following pro-
gramme will be rendered:
! 10 a. ma song service
! II a. m.--An address by w W. Monroe
on education; topic selected by the
| speaker.
| 12 m.-Dinner.
| 80 D. m.-Song service
2 D. m.-Sunday school. Address by
Prof p. NJ. Mcneil topic to be selected
by the speaker.
D. m.-Balloon ascension.
The public Is cordary invited.
On Friday evening W. S. Martin was
delightful host when he entertained few
friends at his home, which was prettily
decorated for the occasion. Games and
music were enjoyed by the guests. Tempt
inc refreshments were served. Those en-
ioying this hospitality we're Misses Nettic
Nsbors, Mabel Majors, Mabel and Bette
Roy, Ola Cooley and Messrs. Newton Roy
Martin Upton and Thomas Nabors
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cahill announce tho
engagement and approaching marriage of
their daughter. Minnie. to Mr.. Frank
Charles Moffat Of Grand Rapids. Mich.
the wedding to take place early In August.
No invitations have been issued.
Mrs. +. Teasdale. who has been In
charge of the Salvation Army at Besse-
rrer for the mast IS months, Will leave
Thursday for Vicksburg. Miss. where she
will spend her vacation after which she
will receive new appointment. Mrs.
Teasdale will hold farewell meeting on
Tuesday evening