The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, December 23.-(Special.) Thieves have been active in and around Bessemer for the past two days. Last night COW was stolen from the back yard of M. c. Bradley at Jonesboro and as yet no trace of the missing animal has been found. The home of Chelsea Hagler was also entered and 250 pounds of pork that had just been killed and salted was stolen. Entrance into the room where the meat was packed was gained by breaking through the door with an ax.
 Charlie Stitts, who was shot and se- riously wounded yesterday afternoon by John Skates as result of an argu- ment over some work is reported to be doing well as could be expected at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital tonight.
 John Skates, who was placed in the Bessemer city jail yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff J. N. Smithson on a charge of assault with intent to murder on MT. Stitts, was allowed bond this aft ernoon In the amount of $15OO which he made.
 Funeral services over the remains of l. M Lowery 66 pears of age, who died last night at the home of his brother. s. NJ Lowery, in Thompsontown were held this afternoon from the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. MT. Thompson, pastor of the Readers Baptist church, assisted by the Rev. George Stoves pastor of the First Meth odf fat at Godo Hill cemetery. The deceased had been i'll for a long time and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by two brothers, s. M and A. s. Lowery. and number of other relatives.
 A pretty wedding which was sol-1 emnized tonight was that of Miss Jean ette Allen and Dr. Solon Westcott Wright, which took place at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. c. w. AL len, on Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. Henry w. fay- Tor of Birmingham and Mrs. c. Bert Lytle. The hall was attractively dec- orated in the Christmas tones. holly,
  used in profusion. In the parlor the pink and green tones were employed, ferns, smilax, palms and pink roses and carnations being artisticaily ar ranged throughout the rooms.
 An improvised altar was built in the bay windows of palms and ferns, while lighted tapers burned in silver can- sdelabra here and there. At the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Kate Lacey, with violin ob- hgato by Miss Beryl Primer, the bridal party entered, being led by Miss Hat tie Allen, wearing coat suit of navy blue and carrying a shower bouquet of pink carnations, and MT. D. F. Diff fley from opposite aisles. They were followed by the matron of honor, Mrs. Willena Dodd, in a coat suit of mid night blue and carrying pink carna- tions. and MT. Theodore Wright. The bride entered with her maid of honor, Miss Willie Allen also in a blue cloth coat suit and carrying pink carna tions. and were met at the altar by the groom and his best man. pr. Gro yer Eugene Murphy of Birmingham. Ine bride was becomingly attired in a going away gown of navy blue cloth with accessories to match and carried a shower bouquet of pink Killarney roses The little ribbon bearers, Cadie V. Dodd and John Allen Dodd, formed an aisle for the bride.
 The impressive ring ceremony was pro- nopnced by the Rev. M. K. Thornton. pastor of the First Baptist church. I'm mediately after the ceremony @ receptIon was held. In the dining room the pink and green tones were further emphasized, ferns and English ivy intermixed with pink carnations were employed in the decorations Here a tempting ice course in the pink and white shades was served by Mrs. T. E. Primer, Mrs. Purdie and Miss Lucy Gwin.
 Dr. and Mrs. Wright left tonight for Mobile and on their return they will be at home with MT. and Mrs. Bert Lytle on Twenty-fourth street.
 The Trinity Episcopal church will ob- serve White Christmas' Thursday aft ernoon at 4:30 o'clock instead of o'clock as has been announced and all of the children and members of the church are urged to be present. A splendid musical programme has been arranged and will be rendered by the children.
 A quiet wedding which was solemnized this afternoon at the home of the brides parents in Birmingham was that of Miss Ethel Hughes and D. l.. Thomason of this city, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bcssemer, in the presence of a few friends and rela- tives. Both of the young people are well known in Bessemer where they will reside. 4. a I