The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-11
BesSen1er News

Bessemer, May 10.-(special.) )-Last night the board of education and the city council met at the high school building and went over the building. inspecting the rooms and looking into the matter of more room for next year. The members of the council are of the opinion that there will be no real need for any addi- tions to the buildings in the city.
 In the city court today the following suits were filed: H. E. Bumby vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for $50 damages for alleged in- l jury to dog.
 Mamie Jackson. pro ami. vs. H. M. Atkinson. receiver of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic railroad, for $l999 damages for alleged personal injury.
 Tn the mayors court this morning Nose Hannah and Ella Hannah, two negroes arrested yesterday, were fined $10o and given six months extra. Ella Hannah proved to be man, although dressed as a woman. Both negroes are surrounded with mystery. The one dressed as wom- an has a number of scars on his body. showing bullet wounds.
 l Harry Kartus. who was run over by an automobile late Sunday afternoon on Eleventh avenue and Fifteenth street, south, Birmingham, has so far recovered as to be able to be removed from the hospital to his home in this city, and was out this afternoon.
 The stockholders of the Bessemer State bank held their annual meeting in the directors room at the bank building, cor ner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. late yesterday evening.
 Splendid reports were read by the bank officers and the stockholders were highly 1 pleased over the excellent condition of the business. A net earning of over 10 per cent was shown by the books. A dividend of per cent was declared and the balance per cent. was placed to the balance of undivided profits.
 The old board of directors was unani- mously reelected. The directors organ ized by selecting w. W. Hollingsworth president and G. B. Hollingsworth cashier.
 The Ladies' Baseball team defeated the men this afternoon at Underwood park by score of 1s to TO- A large crowd attended and the game was very in teresting one. The proceeds will go to the Jonesboro Methodist church.
 AAnumber of members of Myrtle-Ln- l tor lodge Knights of Pythias, are plan ming to attend the annual session of the grand lodge at Montgomery next week, The representative is C. T. Cook. Past Grand Chancellor Judge B. C. Jones, l. Jesse and E. R. Fountain will go.
 A large audience appeared at the en- tertainment given at the high school au- ditorium tonight by the Glee club. Ora matic club and orchestra of the Birming- ham High school All of the numbers sung by the Glee club received much ap- plause, while the hits of the evening we. probably the selection Honey, I Want Yer Now" py the Glee club, and skip pers of St. Ives" by MT. Charlie Brown and the club, "A Christmas 'Carol' pre- sented by the Dramatic club, proved quite Ia success. The characters were well chosen and displayed much talent. The orchestra rendered splendid programme.
 One of the prettiest affairs given in koror of the senior class of the Besse- mer High school was last evening, when Miss Agnes Coughlin entertained at the 1 home of Mrs. F.. F. Finch The reception rooms were most attractive in an artistic Arrangement of high school penants and I the class colors. black and gold. Miss Coughlin received her guests in becom- ing evening gown of black with touches of gold.
 There will be an interesting game of ball on Tuesday, May 2l. at Underwood park. The outgoing councilmen vs. the l incoming councilmen. This game will be played under the auspices of the Pas tors Helpers of the Methodist church. l A special committee will be in charge of refreshments. The proceeds of the game will go toward the organ fund.
 Thursday evening at her home on Fourth avenue, Mrs. P. J. Mundie was a charm inE hostess at a beautifully appointed din Ter, the honor guest being MT. Mundie, who is at home for a few days.
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