The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
BeSSener News

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 Bessemer, March 22.--f Special )- Judge Murphy of the Juvenile court was in Bessemer today holding his semi monthly session. Only two cases ap- peared on the docket. both of which were negroes, One of the boys was given 90 days at the county shelter in Birmingh while the other was dis missed.
 In the police court this morning eight defendants faced Mayor L A. Lewis. Two were dismissed and the others fined. Alph Jackson. a negro. was fined s375o and costs on a charge of larceny.
 The contract for the signs to be placed on the inside and outside of the fence of the baseball park has been awarded to the Hill Advertising com pany of Birmingham, and as the fence has been completed the work will be- gin al once.
 The work on the grandstand Is pro- gressing rapidly and wnl be ready for the first game of the s~sson. The play CTS have been notifec to report for practice on Monday, March 25. A num- ber of the players have visited in the city during the past week.
 The Grand theatre has arranged with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for an electric sign from which will flash the words. Grand Theatre" Th- sign will eN- tend from the top of the Elks' build ing to the top of the theatre and is five feet wide and 16 feet long. being the largest electric sign in this city,
 Shortly before midnight last night the saloon of F. A. Little on Second avenue and Twentieth street was forced open but yet nothing has been missed It Is believed that Officer Lynch. who discovered ;-ie broken lock must have frightened the would be thief away.
 Mrs. Susan Jane Houston, wife of the late Reuben R. Houston. died last night about o'clock after long illness at the home of her son, w. n. Houston. on Arlington avenue and Thlrty-thir1 street. Mrs Houston was so years old and Is survived by five children, four sons and one daughter. James R. John Z.. Daniel w. Houston of Jonesboro, ] ". D.. Houston and Mrs. s. C. Walls of Bessemer
 The funeral will take place Sat urday morning al 10 o'clock from the house, Rev. R. ". Carlisle of the Jones' boro Baptist church officiating. Inter- ment will be made al Canaan cemetery Honorary pallbearers, Q. NJ. Walls, pr. T. r. Robinson. w $. Harrison. t. P McAdory, William Dunnam. P E. Jac- obs. active. X. F. Rains. C. R. Perkins M. C. Bradley. ]. s. Davis, G. W. Mar tin. J. s. Brittian.
 The Ladies Aid society Of the Bap- tist church entertained the ladies of the church yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. T. Huey on Sixth ave- nue in the form of book party" Each guest had some -uok represent ed and worn on her dress. number of excellent recitations were rendered by Mrs. J. NJ Moss and were very much enjoyed by all present. Delightful re treatments were served. Mrs. Huey was assisted by Mrs. George Ross, Mrs M K. Thornton. Mrs. Rose Huey and Mrs. Porter
 Al the meeting of the Bessemer camp. No sl. W O. ". F. E. Meier rim was initiated and rour appllca tions for membership were received.
 The registration books have been opened today and will continue to- morrow for the purpose of giving all the boys who have become of age and wish to vote in the election To be held Monday chance to register and re- ceiye their certificates
 The play. Dot. the Miners Daugh- ter" which was presented at tha high school auditorium tonight under the auspices of the High School Improve ment association was greeted by large audience. Miss Fife Shaw made n charming Dot" while the performa n ncs as whole was fine. each person being realized.
 Mrs. George Waller was the charm ing hostess to the Matrons' club this afternoon al her home on Fifth ave- nue. The colors of the club. green and gold, were carried out in the decora- tions, ferns and dafodils being used fin abundance Forty-two was the fea- ture of the afternoon. the four tables being placed in the living room and dining room. Score was kept on dainty cards. hand painted In girl heads. by Mrs. Bryan Waller and Mrs. Gray Huff man. No prizes were given. Follow ing the games q salad and ice course was served Only the club members were included in this hospitality.
 
 Master Albert Sidney Morton, Jr.. en- tertained a number Of his young friends sterday afternoon at the home of his parents. Mir and Mrs. ]. B. Morton, on Dartmouth avenue in celebration of his third birthday. The juveniles enloyed numerous games after which delightful refreshments were served
 The Rose Leaf circle was delightfully."- entertained yesterday afternoon hy Mrs W. H. Davidson at her ome on Twelfth avenue and Twenty fifth street. The parlors were decoratea TOT the occasion with violets. Miss Lue.-e Vickers gave several readings, whic-4 were much en- joyed Es.h guest was ssiven a bouquet of vioiets as a suvenir or the occasion Elaborate refreshments were served. Mrs. Davidson proved . charming nost. ess and the guests were exceedingly generous in their praise. Those present were: Mesdames George Otis. H. B. Crowley, Fl. H. Cannon, W. H. Sorrel, G. H. Schwartz, William Argue, Belton Byars, C. F.. Crocker. NJ: F. Vickers, Miss Lucille Vickers and the hostess.
 Elder William Hollingsworth of the Primitive Baptist church will preach at Jackson hall. Fortieth street, Gate City, Sunday at II o'clock
 
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