The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-27
BeSsen1er News

Bessemer, December 26.-(Special. 1.-The
funeral of Albert Cargile, the 12-year-old
boy who was accidently shot and killed
at the shooting gallery of Taylor johnson
at Lipscomb yesterday, took place this
afternoon from the Union church., the
services being conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Alternately, pastor of the Lipscomb Meth
odist church. Interment was made at
Union cemetery.
The accident was very peculiar one.
1t seems that a crowd had gathered at
the shooting gallery and the men were
shooting at a target from a stand in
front. The boy was shooting firecrackers
in the rear of the gallery. 1t is alleged
that the boy put the crackers after they
had been lighted in hole on a piece
of tin or iron which was used in the
construction of the shooting gallery and
let them go off,
johnson is alleged to have remarked
that he would shoot the fire off the fire.
crackers and shot at the sparks the bullet
striking the hole and glanced, striking
the boy who was standing some distance
away. The bullet took effect in the left
breast severing an artery and causing
death in a short time. The deceased is
survived by his mother. stepfather and a
number of other relatives
Deputy Coroner Arthur Jacobs investi-
gated the killing and Johnson was placed
under bond to await further investiga-
ton, which will be held Tuesday morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock at the undertaking
parlors of Jacobs & Son.
The First Baptist Sunday school will
observe white Christmas" Sunday
morning at IL o'clock at the church, at
which time the members instead of re-
ceiving gifts win give donations for the
orphans home. The following programme
will be rendered.: Hymn, "As With Glad
ness Men of Old" Prayer. Solo. 'Others,"
Mrs. c. H. Browning. Scripture reading.
Hymn, Joy to the World" Reading,
"A legend of Cathay." Story, How the
Chimes Rang" Miss Annie Mae Herbert.
Piano solo, 1.-The Chimes" Miss Orrie
Keith. Songs, by the primary depart
ment. Scripture reading, by the junior
Junior department. Hymn, There Came
Three Kings Ere Break of Day" Pre-
sentation of the gifts of the intermediate
department. Presentation of the gifts of
the senior department Hymn, 20 Little
Town of Bethlehem" THE Christmas
Spirit" the Rev. M. X. Thornton. Hymn.
''Hark! Hank! My Soul" Closing SEN
fences. Benediction. Organ postlude.
On account of shortage of men show
ing up for work this morning a very
short run was made at Reeders. Only
80 men reported for work at Fossil mines
out of 500 or 900. An effort is being made
to have things running smoothly by Sat
urday morning.
Otis Marshall. the 13-year-old boy who
was hurt recently, when North Besse-
mer car struck an automobile in which
he was riding, continues to improve at
the Elizabeth Duncan hospital. The ac-
cident occurred near Brighton.
Final arrangements are being made for
the Santa Claus stocking to be given Sum
day night at the First Methodist church
for the benefit of the new church. A
large Christmas donation is expected by
the Rev. George Stove, pastor. A special
Christmas musical programme Is being ar
ranged by Mrs. Harry Tucker Smith, or
ganist.
The funeral of John G. Parsons. age SO
years, who died Wednesday morning aft
err a 10 days illness OF pneumonia, took
place yesterday at Johns. Mr.. Parsons
had been summoned on the jury the last
week of court but was excused on ac-
count of illness. He Is survived by
widow and six children. Interment was
at Jones' cemetery. near the home OF
Mr.. Parsons
Invitations have been received for the
reception which will be given on New
Years day by Mrs ]. w. Carter and Mrs.
Cora Handy in honor OF Mrs James B.
Houston. The hours will be from 8 to 5
o'clock.
The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
company's mines resumed work today
after having a holiday Christmas day. A
splendid Christmas tree was given to the
children of each camp by the company