The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
bESSEMER MEN
 FIGHT WITH KNIVES
J.S. Woods Cut by John E.. Enlightenment News
 of the City

Bessemer. June I3.--(Special) )-This morning a difficulty took place between John E. Brady and J. s. Woods in the field of MT. Brady in Jonesboro, follow ing the renewal of an old quarrel regard- ing the use of a well and resulted in the serious cutting of Woods by Brady.
 Mr Woods was hurried to his home and DTS. Lacey and Donald were summoned There was a long cut across the face which extended to the neck; another about eight inches long on the left breast reaching the ribs and one about one inch long in the abdomen and four fingers on his left hand are slightly cut. About 40 stitches were taken in the wounds. Ills condition is not considered dangerous.
 Mr. Brady Is a prominent truck farmer and is about 50 years old According to his statement MT. Woods came into his field, where he was at work, and started an argument about an old quarrel which has been existing between the two men. It Is claimed that Woods attacked Brady and the two men fought for some time until it is alleged MT. Woods got MT. Brady down on the ground and began choking him. Then MT. Brady pulled out his knife and began cutting MT. Woods, 1t Is said. MT. Brady came in and gave himself up. A charge of assault with weapon was lodged against him in the police court MT. Brady was allowed bond in the sum of $50.
 A verdict for s720 was returned this afternoon in the case of B. r. Thomp- son vs. the Atlanta, Birmingham and At Iantic railroad MT Thompson was try ing to secure damages to the amount of s10,0oO which he alleges was done to his property by the construction of a high fill The case has been on trial in the city court for the past two days
 The West End Presbyterian Sunday school from Birmingham came into Bes- semer today on special cars and went to West Lake and enjoyed their annual pie nic. number of Bessemer friends en- joyed the holiday with the school.
 Eight cases were disposed of this morn ing in the police court by Judge I. A. Lewis. Most of the defendants were charged with minor offenses and were fined accordingly.
 On next Sunday an all day singing will take place at Lacey's chapel, about two and a half miles from Bessemer. The singing will be under the direction of w R. Parker and J. F.. Bryant, assisted by Professor Morris. Professor o'Barr and J. NJ Doyle. Dinner will be served on the ground.
 Leonardo Thomasino. 8 years of age, died last night at his home on Seventh avenue. after long illness of dropsy and rheumatism. Mir. Thomasino has been in business in this city for the past 2 years, having sold out and retired sev- eral months ago on account of III health. The deceased Is survived by four chill dren, Mrs Rosie Vetraiso of Ensley, Mrs. Frances Schiieci of Pratt City. Miss Car rie Thomasino and Tony Thomasino of this city The funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock from St Aloyslus Catholic chuch with Father Kit trick in charge of the services. Interment will be made at Cedar Hill cemetery. with Jacobs & Son in charge.
 Friday afternoon the baseball team of the Bessemer fire department will meet the team from Jonesboro at Jonesboro. This is the first game of it's kind and the boys expect to play good game. Batteries For Bessemer, Mckinney and Hill; Jonesboro, Morris and Martin.
 The following invitation of interest has just been received in Bessemer: MT. and Mrs Waiter Garth request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter May. to Dr. Sterling Buckner Raeasdaie on the morning of July l. 1912 at 10 o'clock. Sanford. Me"
 Dr. and Mrs. Raysdale will reach Bes- serner about July and will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Ragsdaie.