The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-31
Bessener News

Bessemer, July 30-(SpeciaL)-At
o'clock this morning the fire department.
made a quick run to Eighteenth street
between Seventh and Eighth avenues,
where the kitchen roof of house was
on fire. The blaze Is thought to have
started from spark. But for the good
work of the hremer the entire house
might have been destroyed. as the fire
had gained considerable Roadway before
the alarm was turned in. The damage is
slight.
The Bessemer fire department team de-
feated the baseball team of the Louisville
and Nashville railroad by the score of
6 to 5. The game was an interesting
one throughout, as the teams were evenly
matched Batteries: Fire department
Haggerty and Hill; Louisville and Nash
Vile Comerford and Crook.
On Friday afternoon at Underwood
park the baseball team of the Besse-
ner fire department will meet the inde-
PENDENT team from Birmingham in a
double header.
A public demonstration will be given
by the First Aid team of Dolomite
Wednesday evening at o'clock at the
city hall. The team at Dolomite, which
is under the direction of DR.. P. E. Given,
is one of the best teams in this dis
trict. The public is cordially invited to
witness the demonstration of the i'm
proved methods of handling mine disas-
tiers and the treatment of injuries caused
by accidents in mines.
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On Wednesday evening at the First
Presbyterian church the following pro-
gramme will be rendered. the occasion
being a combined business and social
meeting:
Organ: (a) Forget Me Not; OBJ Med
itation'' baldwin,.
Duet: Come. Holy Spirit" (Jerome);
Miss Mary Shaw and Mrs Houston.
Organ: "Miserere" and Prison Scene
from II Trovatore VerdD.
Solo, Just For Today" Jerome); Mrs.
Dennis.
Anthem: Shout the Glad Tidings''
(Adams): choir.
Organ: 20, Thou Sublime. Sweet Even
ing Star from Tannhauser CWagner).
Solo: Compassion blowers; Miss
Blanche Bradley.
Duet: "One sweetIy Solemn Thought
DR.. Waller and George Houston.
Organ: Sextette from Lucia" Doni-
zette)
Solo: 1.-TWO Cities QIamilton Cray;
Mrs. George Houston.
Organ: March in b fiat (Silas) Mrs. G.
b. Hoilingsworth, organist.
The church reports will be read. after
which refreshments will be served
The death of j. X. p. Reeves. one of
the best known citizens Of this end of
the county, occurred last night at his
home In McCalla. after having suffered
an attack of paralysis six months ago.
Mr. Reeves was 63 years old and had
served as postmaster at McCalla for two
years. He is survived by widow and
three children, Mrs. 8. e. Grant of Ems
ley Mrs. II. L. Durham of Morgan and
c. c. Reeves of McCalla. He also leaves
two brothers 7. f. and w. ]. Reeves.
The funeral took place this afternoon
with the Rev. Mcdonald of Woodstock
and the Rev. Horton of Flint Hill having
charge of the services. Interment was
made at Moores cemetery. with the Nc
Gala lodge No. 519, Independent order OF
Odd Fellows taking part In the ceremony.
Jacobs & Son had charge OF the funeral.
The Bessemer lodge No. 1911, Loyal Or
der of Moose, held a very interesting
meeting tonight at the LIONS hall. Several
new members were initiated into the mys-
teries of the order. state Organizer II. E.
Bradford and Supreme Instructor Deloyge
Rogers of Pittsburg, Pa, were present
After the business session delightful re-
6oshments were served
meeting Of the board of trade has
been called for o'clock Friday afternoon.
Secretary Gum requests that all MEM
bers be present, as the meeting il an
important one. The bond issue will be
discussed and all who are Interested in
the success OF the issue ana getting a
courthouse for Bessemer are urged TO
take part In the discussion. Committees
to work at the polls on election day.
August IL will be appointed.