The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-13
Bessener News

Bessemer, August 12-(Special) )-Miss Bernice Thomas is in critical condition at the home of her parents. MT and Mrs. Joe Thomas, 1913 Sixth avenue as the re- suit of a shock received during an electric storm which prevailed over the city this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Miss Thomas, with her mother and friends were sitting on the front porch when the crash came. The shock was severe one and rendered Miss Thomas unconscious for several hours. This shock is thought to have been transmitted through the wires when the lightning struck transformer on Nineteenth street and Second avenue, tearing it from the pole.
 pr. G. D. Walker, city health officer, has prepared the following report for the month of July: Male births. white, s; fe- male births, white, 9; male births, col ored, 8; female births, colored, 1; total, 2g births: male deaths, white, g; female deaths white, 3; male deaths, colored, [, female deaths, colored G. total, 20. Eight cases of typhoid fever were reported, four of which were probably contracted else where, and two cases of scarlet fever. Every precaution possible was taken some months ago, stated Dr. Waller, to prevent fever and a very encouraging re-
 
 Bessemer physicians regarding this mat ter. Many people are taking the typhoid vaccine, and it is hoped there will be no further cases.
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. c. Rose who died at o'clock yes terday afternoon at her home on Seven teenth avenue and Nineteenth street af- ter a lingering illness Of tuberculosis, v-h tp DlacP fhiS afternoon at 4 o'clock, were postponed on account of the heavy rain until g o clock Thursday morning. Services will take place from the late residence. Inter- ment will be made al Union cemetery.
 Funeral services were held over the remains of Charles Apiin, who died Tues day morning, after two weeks illness of typhoid fever, this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of R. l.. Coates, 5620 Fourth avenue. The funeral was under the direction of the Bessemer lodge, No. 45S, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, assisted by the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church. 1n- terment was at Cedar Hill cemetery.
 The Bessemer Board of Education met last night in it's regular monthly session at the High school, at which time the resignation of Miss 1nez Lopez, a teacher in the High school. was accepted and Miss Ethel Ragsdale, former teacher in the school was elected to fill the va cancy.
 Mrs. Andrew Mitchell was charming hostess this morning when she entertained the Wednesday Whist club at her homo on Seventeenth street The reception rooms were attractive in decoration of ferns and cut flowers. Four tables were used for the games, score being kept on dainty tally cards. The first prize was won by Mrs. l.. M. McCullom, the sec ond being captured by Mrs ". T. War lick, while the consolation fell to Mrs J. s. Winters. A delicious salad course was served by the hostess. The club mem- bers present were Mrs J. w Carter Mrs. Cecil Cowan. Mrs Cora Handy. Mrs James Houston, Mrs. l.. NJ. McCullom Mrs. Edgar Mitchell, Mrs. Moss. Mrs C. w. Nixon, Mrs. w.. T. Warlick, Mrs J. s. Winters, Mrs. Leigh and Miss Mitchell. The guests were Mrs. Mohns. and Mrs Rosenau of Athens. who is visit ing Mrs. James Houston.
 Miss Carrie Louise and Miss Mary Ros- ser Brannon of Anniston are the guests of Miss Maude Buck at her home on Arlington avenue.
 D. C. Davis is able to be out after a recent illness
 Miss Maude Glasgow is visiting rela- tives and friends at Piney Woods for a few weeks.
 Mir and Mrs. George McDoweil left yes- terday for trip to Florida, where they will be the guests of friends and rela- tives.
 Miss Margaret Foster is the guest of Mrs. W. E. Bonham at Carbon Hill
 Miss Annie D. Haley and Miss Emma c. Haley returned yesterday from a six weeks visit to friends and relatives in Tennessee and north Alabama.
 w. c. Stille has returned from Fort Payne, where he was the guest of friends and relatives.
 Mrs George Stevenson has returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Kentucky
 Mrs I. Reed Thompson and little daugh- ter, Kathryne, left today for Pass Chris tian, Miss, to be the guest of Mrs. w. c. Woods.
 Mrs. Joe Jones of Fort Worth. Tex, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Sullivan.