The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
BeSsener News

Bessemer, July N.-(Special. )--Extensive
preparations are being made by the spe-
cial committee appointed to look after
arrangements for the odd Fellows district
convention which will be held in Besse-
mer August 20 and is sparing no pains
to make the occasion the very best of its
kind ever held in the district
The programme is being arranged by
President Harry Firstbrook and his COM
mittee and some of the best known Odd
Fellows of the state will appear on 1t.
1t is stated that Grand Master Fred
Champion of Montgomery will be here
to attend the convention.
Mrs. Tina Allinder, 30 years of age, died
last night at her home at Adger after a
short illness. The deceased is survived
mother and a number of other relatives
in this district The funeral took place
this afternoon at 1880 o'clock. interment
being made at Sadder cemetery with
Jacobs &c Son in charge.
Esther Ruth, the 13 months old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. yeitch died this
morning after quite an Illness at the
home of her parents on Eighth avenue
The funeral will take place on Monday
morning at 10 O'Clock from the residence
with the Rev. l. f. Swallow, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, conduct
ing the services. Interment will be made
at Cedar Hill cemetery.
report is current that the Tennessee
company's photographer has taken a
number of pictures of the large area of
land belonging to the company lying be-
tween the summit of the ridge above
Moores spring, following the branch on
poth sides and embra cling a hundred on
more acres. 1t was stated that the COM
pany Is arranging to drain this area thor
ougnIy and preserve it's forest and shrub
berry growth and will invest about $500
IN the work of beautifying and develop
ing this tract
Mrs. George Otto was a charming host
ess when she entertained a number of
young people In honor of Miss Wilhel-
NINA Uhri of st. Louis. The beautiful
lawn lighted by Japanese lanterns formed
a pretty scene. where contests were in
dulged IN. Misses Bernice Dill and Willie
Pitts captured the girls trophies, while
johnnie Henso and Edwin Donahue were
awarded the gentlemen's prizes. At the
conclusion of the contests delicious ice
course was served. The guests included
the honoree, Miss Uhri. Misses Nellie
Wheeler, Thelma Wheeler Willie and
Cecil Pitts, Margaret Donahue Dorothy
i't%'if i'NAthtt i1illI lsillldn lJnTlt MeSSrS.
Freeman McGehee, Claud Dill, Fred Ham
ey, Ben Haney, Johnnie Henson, Marvin
Donahue, Edwin and Ben Donahue and
Andrew Da Poister
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker entertained
number of their friends recently at their
attractive home on ST. Louis avenue.
Music and numerous games were the en-
Joyab1e features of the eevning A deli
cious ice course was served toward the
close of the evening" Those who shared
in this hospitality We're Misses Lois.
Estelle and Thema Porter, Grace Stew
art. Willie May Cox, Lorine Donagan.
Nellie Wheeler, Estelle Conner; Messrs.
Barnard, Bruce and Hardwick of Wood
ward, e. c. O'Brien of Admission; Mr. and
Mrs Cummings, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest
Laird.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Dick
ems was the scene of pretty hospitality
yesterday afternoon, when their little
daughter, Merle Dickens, entertained a
number of friends in celebration of her
seventh birthday. Red and green were
the tones chosen for the pretty affair
the central decoration of the table being
the birthday cake, with its seven burn
ing tapers. Mrs. Dickens was assisted in
entertaining the little guests by Mrs.
q. l.. Kitchens The little hostess was
the recipient of many pretty gifts