The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
BeSsen1er News

Bessemer, December 1S.-(Special) )-The
Myrtle-Linton lodge. No. 1870, knights of
Pythias, held an enthusiastic meeting to-
night in its hall on Twentieth street. with
| a large attendance. p. j. Gillen who has
been a continuous member of the order
for 25 years. was presented with a Pyth-
ian jewel. The presentation speech was
made by Judge B. Clay Jones. Mr.. Gil
| len responded in few well chosen words
thanking them for the beautiful jewel.
The election of officers for the ensuing
year will take place at the meeting to
be held January 8.
Some time Wednesday night the whole
sale house of j. A. Simpson, on Third
avenue and Twenty-second street, was
entered by burglars and a large quantity
of groceries stolen. Entrance was gained
through a rear window, but the thief
could not get the goods out of the win
dow, so he broke open the door to carry
away the load
This is the second time this place has
been robbed within the past few weeks
The case was reported to police head
quarters this morning and detectives are
at work the case.
The Bell-Roberts wholesale house, on
Third avenue and Twentieth street had
front window broken last night, but
nothing has been missed except a case
of cheese. A negro near the place at
the time was arrested and fined $50 this
| morning by Judge Rutledge
]. w. Moss, who is charged with the
Ill lsxx.. 49, To-.
be given a preliminary hearing Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock before Justice e. II
Lopez. Attorneys Goodwin & Ross have
been employed by the family of Mr.
| Gray to assist in the prosecution.
Mrs. William r. West, who fell down
the stairway at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. w. Nixon, several days ago
and who has been Ill since that time, is
reported to be in critical condition,
trained nurse being in attendance.
The teachers and pupils of the High
school complimented Miss Martha Du-
Bose, a teacher In the High school, who
will be married on December 30 with
a reception and novelty shower this aft
ernoon at the High school building
The Christmas colors red and green
were used in the hall and reception room
holly, poinsettias. red carnations and
ferns formed pretty background for tho
receiving line. The guests were met at the
door by Miss Elise Robinson and Miss
Louise Dugger Mrs. r. p. McTyiere
stood in the door and showed the guests
In the reception room. Here they were
welcomed by Mrs. A. A. Persons, who
was becomingly attired in gown of
taupe crepe meteor with draperies of i'm
ported crepe. Miss DuBose, the honoree.
looked lovely In a handsome afternoon
toilette of brown charmeuse with trim
mings of lace and fur. Mrs. Lee Moody
wore a black velvet gown.
In the hall Prof. r. A. Miclkle and Mrs
G. G. Neal received the guests. They
were shown into the dining room, where
Mrs. Honeycutt, Miss Catherine Allen.
Miss Minnie Lay, Miss Lynch and Miss
Noyes received. White and green We're
the colors used here, ferns and narcissl
being used in every available spot. The
table was covered with a white lace
cloth and the central decoration was a
cut glass vase filled with Easter lilies At
each end of the table were vases of mar
cissi and ferns.
Mrs. II. A. Miclxie presided over the tea
urn and Mrs. j. F.. Sturdivant presided
over the coffee urn. Sandwiches tied
with green ribbons and bonbons in the
green and white tones were served Miss
Bernice Oogtle, Miss Fannie Mitchell,
Miss Margaret Berry. Miss Mamie Sim
mons Miss Maggie Murrah and Miss
Laura Brown assisted in serving A
splendid musical programme was rem
dered during the afternoon by Miss Nell
lie Neal. Miss DuBose was the recipient
of many handsome and useful gifts. About
200 ladies called during the afternoon.