The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Bessen1e1- News

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 Bessemer. March 6-tSpeciaD.-In the police court today b cases appeared be- fore Mayor l. A. Lewis. These cases were for various minor offences, net ting s20 cash from s92.50 assessed. Last night the chicken house of T. J. Reynolds, on Dartmouth avenue, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, was en- tered by a midnight visitor and 15 chickens stolen.
 Mrs. F Teasdae of the local Salvation army has made an appeal to the public for clothing for widow and six children residing in Bessemer. Both outside clothing and underwear are needed.
 Mr Kennedy, 61 years of age, died shis morning at his home on Nineteenth street after a severe illness of two weeks. Mr. Kennedy was native of Mississippi but has resided in this city for several years, holding a responsible position with Mac and Jack Clay at the Citizens bank. The deceased is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. H. T. Perkins a son, Sid ney Kennedy. who lives In New York, 8 sister, Mrs. O. c. Dotson of Garrison, Texas, and a grand daughter, Mrs. A. K. Tatum, who resides in Bessemer The funeral will take place Thursday after noon at 2:90 o'clock from the home. Rev M. K. Thornton, Rev. T. F. Swallow and Rev. D. P. Taylor will conduct the serv- ices. Myrtle-Linton Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will conduct the services at the grave The active pail bearers are w. A. Simmons, E. R. Fountain, w. D. Lanier. John s. Randle. T. E. Primer, R. P. McTyeire Honorary: P. J. Gillen H. w Crook. T. P. Waller. Samuel Stein, P. P. Moore and Jeff Clay. Jacobs & Son in charge.
 The following names sappear on the honor roll of St. Aloysius Parochial school: Misses Genevieve, Julia and Agnes Comerford, Marion Hayes, c. Mundie, Hildred and F. Hatcher, Helen Johnson, Alice Laird Clara Nettleman, Marie Cut cliffe, l.. Schilleci. Julia F, Brophy. Ce- ciia Harty, Lily Antonio. Cora Burke Rosa SCreavolo Vena McDaniel, Frances Willer. Annie Colpack, Leila Clarke, Irene Mundie, A. Romano, A. L. Caison, Mas ters Dan, James and Joe Hagerty. A Net tleman, II. Hatcher E. and K. Hayes, F. Mundie, L. Edmundson, Joe Bevona, Eru- est and Joe Smith, c. Costello, w. Ander- son, Ross Schilleci, G. Hayes, John Rop- inson, Toney Cravolo, A. Brophy, John Intogma. J. Sullivan, D. Donovan, Joe l | Colpack, Lorene Donegan, M. Saladino. The Pastors Helpers met with Mrs. l.. l.. Whittle yesterday afternoon. The at tendance was small on account of the indictment weather. Designs for a me moria window for the new church were shown by Birmingham firm, but no selection was made Further plans for the white sale were discussed, with re- ports from those present. The sale, which will be given in the near future, promises to be an attractive social event of the early spring.
 Helen, the little 11-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. l.. M. McLemore, died yesterday at the home on Seventh ave nue, after short illness of pneumonia. The funeral will take place at 9;30 o'clock
 
 and Rev. M. K. Thornton will officiate. Interment will take place at Brighton cemetery Kennedy Bros. in charge. A nuptial event in which society has been interested for some time occurred this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church when Miss Edna Ball and pr. Velpeau Ragsdale were married in the presence of a large number of tI, ~xIa ,tia hp church was artistically decorated for the occasion in ferns, palms and white car nations The br~se, becomingly gowned in tan cloth coat suit with hat, shoes | and gloves to match, carrying an arm bouuet of brides roses, tied with white tulle entered with the maid of honor, Miss Virginia Mitchell, wearing wnNe coat suit with hat, gloves and shoes en suite, carrying an arm boquet of pink roses. and was met at the altar by the groom and his best man. Eugene Rags dale. Rev. I. F. Swallow officlated, us- | ing the impressive ring ceremony. Pre- | ceding the ceremony a musical pro- gramme was rendered by Mrs. G. B. Hol- | lingsworth. pr. and Mrs Ragsdale left
 immediately for a wedding trip to Cuba 1 and Havana and on their return will he at home at Feeders.
 | M1S. hOSe ftueN was llle HoSltSS lp lue | United Daughters of the Confederaey yes- 1 terday afternoon. In the absence of the president Mrs. J. F. McAdory, Mrs. J
 F. Wright presided. Twenty-Five dollars
 was set aside for the Jefferson County Relief association. The $50 which was | borrowed from the bank short time ago
 was ordered paid. After the regular busi- | ness was transacted a delightful plate | luncheon was served
 l Friday evening an entertainment will be given at the high school under the aus | pices of the High School Improvement
 association. The programme will be ren- dered by a splendid impersonator. whc will also give a number of readings. | Mrs. II. C. Grigsby delightfully."- enter | taned with an informal bridge part, complimentary to Miss Meta Mason ol | Prospect, Tenn, who is the charming guest of Mrs. G. R. Lewis, Four tables
 were placed in the spacious hall and re | treatments were served at the conclusion
 of the games. The prize, a bridge set, wa won by Mrs. Alice Smith; Miss Mason. tn honoree, was presented with handsom