The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-31
BeSSener News

DCSSGfTLEI IN CWS
Bessemer. December 3o.-(speciaL) )
Deputy Coroner Arthur Jacobs held an
investigation this morning at his place
of business ON Third avenue into the
killing of Albert Cargile. the 12-year-
old boy, who was accidentally shot by
Taylor Johnson back of a shooting gal :
lery at Lipscomb on Christmas day Six
witnesses were examined and after
hearing the evidence the Jury which
was composed of Ben 4. Houston, Harry
Firstbrook, Ernest Milton. r ".
Wright II. D. Keith and j. r. Hyde
returned a verdict that the boy met
death by accidental homicide.
Deputy Sheriff Monroe F. Parker has
returned from Jenkins. KY. bringing
with him Ed jenkins, alis Alex Young,
but known in Bessemer as sherman.
who is thought to know something of
the killing of Officer j. c. Stoutenbor-
ough, which ocecured in December
1910. Mr.. Parker has several sworn
statements from negroes who know
sherman. Sherman was placed in the
county jail in Birmingham to await
further investigation.
on January l several Bessemer firms
will move into new quarters, and al
ready the shifting has commenced.
The Grand theatre, which has oecu-
pied the first floor of the Elks building,
will remove into the room vacated by
the Union pawn shop. The Perkins
bicycle shop has removed from its for
mer quarters on Nineteenth street to a
new building on Alabama avenue and
Nineteenth street.
The Union pawn shown will take the
Perkins room, removing from the Grand
hotel. Samuel Stein, who for many
years has occupied a storeroom in the
Grand hotel building, will remove
across the street, taking the room now
occupied by the Bank barber shop. The
Roger Haberdashery company, new
concern, viii take the room vacated by
Mr.. Stein.
The Bessemer State bank will COM
pletely remodel the lower floor of the
Elks building and occupy that floor
as soon as the changes can DE made
Quite a number of other changes are
contemplated soon after the first oil
the year but are not ready for an
nouncement.
Bessemer lodge No. 101. Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, held its regular
meeting tonight in the hall on Second
avenue, at which time the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
term: ]. Fl. King. noble grand T. B.
Wallace, vice grand; E. u whites, sec
retary; E. A. Tuft, treasurer; w. H
Williamson, representative to the grand
lodge, which meets in Birmingham in
May; DIR. J. M. Tubb, alternate. The
officers will be installed al the meeting
Tuesday night, December 6.
The bask team of the Bessemer
Athletic club defeated the team from
the Mississippi Agricultural and Me-
chanical college on the local floor to-
night, by score of 65 to IS. The pass
work of the local five was excellent
and their goal shooting was fine. Hous-
ton, who played center for Bessemer
was the star of the evening, while
Bumgardner and Donaldson also did
stellar work for the local team.
The score stood 81 to II in favor OF
Bessemer at the end of the first half
The work of Gaddy for the visitors
who played guard. was magnificent
while Kenny and Clark played excel
lent ball. The lineup was as follows
Mississip ppi-Kenny, forward, 4 points
Clark, forward, Ia points, Macarthur
center; Gaddy. guard; Noble, guard
Robertson, guard
Bessemer--Donaldson, forward 2.
points; Bumgardner, guard, - points
Houston, center, 22 points: B. S. Clay
guard; j. Clay, guard; Ficket. guard
Biscoe Seals, referee; Robert Bum
gardner, timekeeper.
DR. Y. r. Tyler, "a years of age, dice
this morning at his home at Bamford
after quite an illness The deceased
has been resident of that section
for many years. He is survived by his
widow eight children and a number
of other relatives. The funeral will
take place tomorrow morning at Il
o'clock from the residence, intermen
being at Bluff Ridge.
The home of Mr. and Mrs Harry
Firstbrook on Berkeley avenue, wa.
the scene of a pretty hospitality this
fred, entertained a large number oi
| friends at Christmas tree party. The
reception rooms were artistically ar
ranged In its decorations of Christmas
bells, holly. mistletoe and ferns carry
ing out the Christmas idea.
Various games and music were en-
joyed by the guests, after which tempt
ing refreshments were served. In a
corner of the reception room stood q
large Christmas tree, on which was a
gift for each guest. Mrs. Firstbrook
was assisted in receiving and enter
tanning the guests by Mrs. r. e. Clark
Miss Ruby Baily, Miss Mary e. Loveti
and Miss Helen Lewis.
The womans Missionary society OF
the Jonesboro Methodist church will
hold it's regular business meeting
Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs
Sam Parsons at 2:So o'clock full
meeting is urged
The Builders class of the First Meth
odist church will be given a watch
party Wednesday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. J.. Pickett at the home of Mr.
J. f. Johnstone on Berkeley avenue
The Rev. George Stoves pastor OF
the First Methodist church, and teacher
of the Wesley Bible class, was pre-
sented with a handsome watch and
chain, with Masonic fob and a pair
of cuff buttons for a Christmas gift
from the class.
w l. Riley, who has been contem-
plating leaving the city, has changed
his plans, and will remain in Bessemer.
He will be identified with the Clay
Brothers.