The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
Bessener News

Bessemer, February 1.-1Special)- This afternoon a writ of habeas corpus proceeding was instituted by Attorneys Goodwin & Ross for the purpose of making bond for Walter Hyche, who Is in the county Jail charged with be- ing one of the parties in ambush who shot John and Pete Dagnon near Johns about two weeks ago The trial Is set for hearing Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
 In the police court this morning only two cases appeared before Mayor l, A. Lewis. Ottis Williams and Will Ad- kins, both negroes, were charged with carrying concealed weapons. Each was fined $100 and given 1S0 days.
 Officer McCabe went to Birmingham
 today for J. S Watkins. negro, who
 was arrested there on the charge of forgery, preferred by city authorities
 of Bessemer Some time ago Watkins,
 who was employed by Drs. Aldridge
 & Gregg, was arrested in this city on a minor charge. An appeal bond was made by Watkins and it Is alleged he signed the names of Drs. Gregg x AL dridge to the bond. He failed to ap- pear when the case was called and tn. physicians were called, but both denied having signed the bond. Wat klns was placed in the Bessemer jail last night.
 The Marvel City Concert band met last night at the Flora studio and re- organized the band with the following officers: Louis D. Milton, president; owen Williams, secretary and treas urer; Professor Lynch, leader; John Flora, business manager and librarian. The following new members were elected: c. J. Long. D. C. Williams, Howe Price, and pr. l.. M. Barnett. will be in shape for the open air con certs to be given in the city park dur ing the summer,
 On Tuesday, February 6, an inter- esting meeting will be held at the First Baptist church of Bessemer at 7:30 o'clock. when Ensign and Mrs. Goelner of Philadelphia will speak in interest of the young peoples work Ensign and Mrs. Goelner are assistant secretaries for the young peoples work in the Atlantic coast gulf division of the Salvation Army. On this occasion several prominent ministers will be present Envoy Teasdale, who has charge of the local army work, invites the public to hear the visiting work CTS on February G.
 Thursday at her home on Clarendon avenue, Mrs. John McEniry entertained at an old fashioned quilting. The quilt will be sent to the mission school at Flat Rock on Sand mountain in charge of Dr and Mrs. Gardner. A splendid dinner was served. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. McEniry were Mrs. George G. Neal. Mrs. Griffin, Mrs k. A. Thom pson. Mrs. Clarence spen- cer, Mrs. Frank Brandon. Mrs. R. V. Lee and Mrs. W. c. Baty.
 Yesterday afternoon Mir. Gus Streyvelt met with a serious accident while nlav- ing with his young son at his home on Carolina avenue and Eighteenth street. II seems that MT. Streyvelt was holding tue tihu ubu ltdleu aBdl1St a fence post that was very rotten. The post gave way and he fell to the pavement striking his head against the bricks. sus- taining a painful cut on the back of It. physician was called, who found 1t necessary to take several stitches. The child escaped without scratch.
 Misses Corrinne Goldberg and Ida Kar- Jus were the guests of friends in Birming- nam last night, where they attended the dance given in honor of Miss Goldsteln, who Is to marry MT. Monsky next week.
 pr. Nash of Virginia Mines, Grady Bat son, w. l.. Coston and T. A. Hines, Jr, went to Birmingham tonight to attend the Masonic lodge. where the council de- gree will be conferred upon them.
 The members of the Forty-two club were delightfully."- entertained this after noon by Mrs. John Neal at her home on Third avenue The house was very attractive in ferns and cut flowers, red hearts being used effectively in the dec orations. The tables were placed in hall and parlor and score was kept by Mrs. Neal. The first club prize. lace frill. was won by Mrs. R. T. Smith: the guests prize. . box of handkerchiefs, was won