The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
Bessener News

Ressemer, June 6-(Special)-T com mencement exercises of the Brighton High school took place last night at the auditorium in the presence of large number of friends of the graduating class. Following the invocation by the Rev. D. P. Taylor the class gave a pleasing chorus, "Come, Gentle Spring and the trio. .Dance of the Hay Makers was rendered by Misses Brannum, Morrison and Carr Prof. H. M. Sharpe, in a few well chosen words, introduced the speaker of the occasion. Lieutenant Governor Walter D. Seed, who delivered an inter esting and very instructive address The diplomas were presented by Professor Sharpe. There were F graduates in the class. which is as follows: Payne Love, Wilson Brown. Charles Woodson, Misses Gertrude Vines. Mildred Farr, Lucille Brannum, Beatrice Jones, Mary Borrison, Kathleen Meigs, Mary Stretch, Myrtle Holtam and Myrtle Allison
 Shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon d gasoline stove in the upstairs of the resi- dence of NJ. M. Coburn on Fifth avenue between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets, exploded and the entire home was practically destroyed by fire. After the explosion the flames spread throughout the house and had gained considerable headway before the alarm was turned Tn. Nearly all of the belongings of MT Co- burn and family were destroyed either by fire water. The house was owned by George Ross and was partially covered by insurance The fire was a big one and if it had not been for the excellent work of the firemen more damage would have been done.
 H. D. Leon Sutherland. T. A. Hines. Jr., T. D. Ray, Joe Overton, John Phelps, George Shaw, w. D. Lanier. Sr.. T. J. Batson, Grady Batson and w. C. Baty went to Dolomite tonight to attend the meeting of the Masonic lodge.
 Robert Parsons the 6-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Ira Parsons, died this morn ing at o'clock at the residence of his parents at Flint Hill after an illness of cancer. The funeral will take place at the Pleasant Hill Methodist church Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev Frank Bran don having charge of the services. Inter- ment will be made at the Pleasant Hill cemetery with Jacobs & Son in charge.
 After very successful term, the mu- sical department of the Sisters of Mercy closed Tuesday. The day previous the examination of the pupils was held by the Rev Father NJ. E. Kitrick. The following prizes were given: Gold cross for highest average in second grade se- nior, won by Miss Ruby Ragsdale; gold cross for highest average in third grade senior. won by Miss Helen Marsh; pre- mitms in the grade were awarded to Misses Kathleen Nolan, Linnie Thomas and Lottie Granger for steady progress. The prize for highest average in the fourth grade senior was won by Miss Julia Nettleman. Premiums in the grade were awarded to Misses Frances Weller. Margaret Berry, Lorine Donegan and Rosalie Goldberg for progress. The prize for the highest average in the junior grade. first division. won by Miss Ra- chael Ragsdale Premiums in this grade for general satisfaction. were awarded to Misses Ruby Thomas. Gafnea. Bentah Jones and Master Ernest Smith, The prize in the junior grade, second division. won by Hidred Hatcher; second prize won by Miss Lenora Batiste for good ex- animation. Premiums in this grade were awarded to Misses Marion Hayes. Alma Lewis. Helen Drury and Master Seaborn Jones for satisfaction. Premiums for good examination and general excellence were awarded to Misses Helen Marsh. Ruby Ragsdale -Lottie Granger, Kathleen No Ian and Linnie Thomas.
 X delightful social session aided by the concert given by the boys band of Besse- mer. was held by the Bessemer camp. Woodmen of the World. last night at their hall. The band is composed of boys