The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
Bessener News

Bessemer, July T.-tspeoial)-At mass
netting held last night by the citizens OF
Llpscomh, the names of Ben Hosey, pres
ent mayor. and that of w. A. Durham
were nominated as candidates for mayor
complete aldermanic ticket was also
nominated.
C. NJ. Ray was called to the chair as
tem Try chairman by A. B. Barton
who called the meeting to order. Upon
motion the temporary organization was
made permanent and the convention pro-
ceeded to take up nominations. ,
Judge Murphy and his clerk. Ralph s.
Barrow. of the juvenile court, we're in
Bessemer yesterday, holding their SENT
monthly session of court. Five negro
boys appeared before Judge Murphy and
were put on probation,
F. A. Hewitt, district examiner OF the
Masonic lodge. accompanied by L. Sims,
Robert Morris and the Rev I. o. Jones
of Birmingham and George W. Jones,
C. E. Hawkins, II. H. Hall and T. A.
Hines. Jr. of Bessemer, attended the
meeting of the Masonic lodge at Oak
Grove yesterday. Mr. Hewitt examined
the lodge to see its proficiency In the
work of comforting degrees.
The bird social" which was given by
the Ladies' Aid society of the Jonesboro
Baptist church last night at the spacious
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. p Martin at
Jonesboro. was a decided success in every
way A number of contests were enjoyed
the winners of which were given feath-
err for their cap. The house was very
attractive in its decorations of sunfiow-
ers and ferns. The lawn was brilliantly
lighted with Japanese lanterns. Music
was enjoyed and number of games were
played. watermelon cutting was en-
joyed on the lawn. neat sum was real
ICED which will go to the piano fund.
moonlight picnic to East Lake was
enjoyed by class No. of the Brighton
Sunday school last night Those attend
Ing were: Misses Gay. Morrison. Aldrige.
Knight, Hensley, Scott, Duffey, Verna AL
drige; Mittie Vines, Albert Horn, Ralph
Horn. Frank Hensley, Ellis Scott, LOUIS
Winters, Charlie Morrison, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. B. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Connoway
and little son, and Mr.. and Mrs G. l..
Scott.
The Jefferson County Farmers union
is in session at Hubbard's schoolhouse,
in the western part of the county, and
many representatives are attending. An
uyl1 tb<
held Friday morning. after which the
body WENT into executive session and ad-
journed this afternoon.
The regular services will be held Sun
day morning and evening at the First
Presbyterian church. when the Rev. /.
F. Swallow, the pastor Will occupy the
pulpit.
The pulpit of the Brighton Presbyterian
church will be occupied Sunday morn
Ing and evening by the Rev. Mr.. Rogers.
Joe Little is the guest of his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Smith. in Meridian
Miss Helen Conniff has returned to her
home in Birmingham. after a pleasant
visit to Miss Zelna Lefkoyits.
Mrs. O. o. Bishop and little daugh-
ter have gone to Bremen, Ga, son a visit
to relatives.
Misses Kathleen Waller and Margaret
Lewis are spending the week end with
Mrs. d. w. Dupuy in Birmingham
Mrs. Burgin, Mrs. Mckinney and Miss
Ella Burgin are spending the week end
with relatives and friends In Talladega.f
c. o. McEniry has returned from n
weeks visit to relatives and friends In
Athens.
I. Jessel is in Montgomery. where he
was called by the death Of his brother
Misses Mildred Badham and Erline Rey-
nolds have returned to their home in
Birmingham after a visit to Miss Mar
garet Berry.
Mr.. James Snead of Reeders is In Robin
son hospital for treatment.
The Rev. w. M. Crawford of Birming-
ham is the guest of T. A. Hines, Jr.
Mrs. Charles Meigs and Eva Neal Porter
leave Sunday for Americas, Ga.
Miss Annie Lacey. Miss Sudie Roper
is visiting relatives in Columbus, Miss
Miss Annie Laceyq, Miss Sudie Roper
and Mr.. James Roper will spend Sunday
in Tuscaloosa.
Miss Sadie Lay will leave Tuesday for
Village Springs
Mrs Griffin is In Robinson hospital for
an operation.