The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
BesSen1er News

tOt 4 ' V " O Bessemer January 21.--(Special.) )-- The committee of arrangements for the city democratic primary. consisting of E. A. Little, chairman; J. T. DeJarnett and Frank ORourke, has decided upon plan for the primary and other mat ters left to it's care by the members of the committee. This committee de- cided to recommend at the meeting of the full committee to be held Wednes- day night, that the night warden, all city detectives and police be added to the ticket and voted upon at the next city primary to be held on March f 1 The entries for the election will be closed on February 24 and all candi- dates must have filed their entries and paid their entry fee by that time or be left off the ticket. The Following officers will hold the primary: Regis trar, w. T. Kennedy; managers, w. P. Gum, J. M. OMara and Judge William Jackson; clerks, D. l.. Mitchell and w T. Warlick; returning officer. George ". Jones.
 The policemen were very busy yes torday and last night, making 20 arr rests. all parties being charged with minor offenses.
 Arthur Leonard, a negro, was brought here from Blue Creek yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Parker. charged with gaming, and was placed in the city jail
 Peter Smith, a negro, charged with selling whisky at Sloss mines, was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff W. s. Patton and placed in the city jail.
 James Alfred, Sr, aged s4 years, and well known in this district where he has lived for many years, died carly Sunday morning after a long illness. The deceased is survived by wife. one son and one daughter. all of whom reside in this city. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at the home on Nineteenth street, Rev. M. K. Thorn ton preaching the service. Interment took place at Brighton cemetery with Jacobs & Son in charge. Miss Lula Snider of Indianola Miss, Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs Sol Brick on Sixth avenue.
 l. II. Whited, who was injured in a runaway on Friday, is in a serious con dition.
 Miss Loreen Smith of Birmingham has returned to her home after spend ing the week end with Dr. and Mrs R. l.. Smith and family.
 s. F. Bailey is spending a few days at home.
 Miss Metallic of Battle Creek, Mich. Is the guest of her cousin, MT. b. F. Wilson, at the home of Mrs. l. D. Fay Tor on Clarendon avenue.
 A. w. Smith and J. A. Bell of Ensley were the guests of friends in the city yesterday.
 The many friends of Miss Ruth Bras- well will regret to hear she was oper- ated on at the Robinson hospital yes- terday
 Isaac Haas left last night for cincin- nau after pleasant visit with MT. and Mrs. J. Marks and family
 Little Miss Gertrude Wigranslsi of Meridian Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs Wigranski on Sixth avenue
 The many friends of Mr w. A. Moody will regret to learn he was taken to the Robinson hospital for treatment yester- day.
 John Strong and family of corcoran, Cal. are the guests of the family of E. D. Craddock.
 W. J. Champion, who has been having his eyes treated at the Robinson hospital for the past week, is greatly improved and was taken to his home at Goethite yesterday.
 Sidney Stamm of Gadsden will arrive Tuesday to be the guest Of Mir. and Mrs J. Marks and family on Sixth avenue.
 Miss Ella Dobbs has returned to her home in Birmingham after spending the week end with MT. and Mrs. J. A. Morgan at Jonesboro.
 Mrs. W. B. Rue will be hostess to the Music Study club Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at her home on Sixth avenue. An attractive programme has been ar ranged.
 The Epworth league has been recalled on account of the musicale to be given Tuesday evening at the High school audi torium by the Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church. splendid programme will be rendered.
 The Missionary society of the Fifth Ave- nue Presbyterian church will hold it's regular meeting Monday afternoon.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will hold It's regular meeting. Monday afternoon in the church parlors.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will hold its regular busi- ness meeting Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Barnett on Fourth avenue.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at the auditorium.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Jonesboro Baptist church will hold it's regular meet ing Monday afternon at 2:90 o'clock at tine home of Mrs. J. l.. Rarden. All members are requested to be present as important business will be transacted.
 Umatlla tribe, No 61, I. O. of R. Nr will hold it's regular meeting Monday evening.
 Bessemer lodge, No. 721, E. r. 0. E., will meet Monday evening.
 Woodmen's circle, Bessemer Grove No p nill meet Monday. evening al Adl