The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Bessener News

| Bessemer, January 17.-(Special)-
| The Bessemer Board of Trade held
meeting this afternoon in the Board
| of Trade rooms to discuss the union
depot question. committee composed
| of Capt. II. w. Crook, Secretary George
Stevenson and DR.. j. C. Curry was
named to confer with the railroad Of
| ficials and see if they could not ar
range to give Bessemer better depot
facilities. The matter of the VanHoose
canal was not taken, up at this meeting
| but will be discussed later
| On February IL there will be a meet
ing of the stockholders of the Besse-
mer State bank, when, 1t Is said, the
capital stock will be increased from
| $4,000 to s150,000. A few weeks ago
! the capital stock of the bank was in
creased from $4,000 to $4,000 and new
officers and new board of directors
was elected. The bank has purchased
| the Elks hall building and as soon as
| the present occupants lease expires the
bank will occupy the building.
| While at work at Dolomite yesterday
Andrew Mckinney, an employe of the
Woodward Iron company, had a foot
so badly mashed that the member had
TO be amputated.
| The Odd Fellows and the knights of
Pythias have donated their furniture
to the new Elizabeth Duncan Memorial
hospital. Several OF the clubs are fur
nishing rooms while all the furniture
| from the present Robinson hospital is
being put into the new building.
A Mothers club with 15 members,
was organized Thursday afternoon at
the public library by Mrs L. A. Mum
den, state organizer for the Self Gull
| ture association of Alabama, which is
affiliated with thh National Congress
of Mothers. Mrs. Munden delivered an
excellent address on Character Build
ling and the Importance of Correct Early
| Training of Children" She made many
strong points which will he of help to
all present The following officers were
elected: Mrs. John c. Perry, president;
Mrs. Gwynlym Herbert, vice president;
Mrs. Louis Hoster, Jr., secretary; Mrs
H. b. Moss, treasurer. The meetings
will be held on the third Thursday in
each month at the different homes OF
| the members, the next meeting to be
held with Mrs John C. Perry. on Clar-
endon avenue.
The Bessemer Athletic club basket
ball team defeated the fast five of the
University of Alabama in a snappy
game tonight on the local court by q
score of 22 to 90. rhe game was very
close and exciting throughout. johnson
made 10 points and Bailey s, starred
for Bessemer, while Harsh, making =
points and Hagan 4, starred for the
university. Alabalnas teamwork was
excellent while the local boys had them
I, - -. H. xrra
as follows: Bessemer: J. p. Clay, Flick
EFT, guards; B. S. Clay, center; John
son, Bailey, forwards. Alabama: Wells
Steiner Hagan, guards; Harsh, center
Love McCargo, forwards; 0nurleux, ref
cree. After the game the usual dance
was given in honor of the visiting
boys
George A Donegan. Jr 8 years old
died this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock after
an Illness of several hours OF abscess
on the brain. Tho funeral Will take
place tomorrow afternoon at 2:S0 O'Clock
from the residence, Rev. 70 F. Swal-
low. pastor of the First Presbyterian
church. having charge. Interment will
be made at Cedar Hill cemetery with
Jacobs & Son in charge
The local chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy Will Gel
ebrate the birthday of Robert #. Lee
on Sunday afternoon at the high school
auditorium when the following pro-
gramme will be presented:
Prayer, w. b. Hope.
Song. My Country IT'S of Thee"
Address, Robert e. Lee" Rev. George
Stoves.
Song, selected. Mrs. w. B. Rue.
| Presentation of crosses of honor, Mrs
E. L. Huey.
Song, God Be With You"
/ The following veterans will receive
crosses: e. P. Chandler. w. c. Howlton
II. b. Ware. J. w. Gamble, j. T. Rut-
ledge. w. Fl. Giesler A. Cline, B. a
Burgin, Henry Rotmore and George IL
owen.
Mrs. Lacy Edmundson delightfull,
entertained few friends tonight al
a beautifully appointed dinner party
Pink and white were the coiors chosef
for this occasion. Pink and white swee
peas, carnations and ferns were usee
elaborately in the decorations. The din
ing table was covered with lace
centerpiece over pink satin, while Gu
glass bowl of sweet peas intermlxet
with ferns formed the central decora
ton. The place cards were hand paint
ed in sweet peas and tied with PM
ribbons. Only a few of the neighbor'
were invited to share this hospitality.