The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Bessen1er News

Bessemer February 5.-(Special.)
The new Methodist church, which has
been in the course of construction for
the past few years, is nearing compile
tion. The date for the dedication of
the building has not been set as the
seats and windows have not yet ar
rived. In all probability Bishop Gambler
of Georgia will preach the dedlcatory
sermon as it is thought he Will accept
the invitation il the time is con-
venient for his own engagements. Al
ready a programme of songs and ded-
icatory exercises is being arranged for
the occasion.
The new church has cost more than
$4,000 and will be one of the hand
soonest structures in the county. The
new organ, which was purchased by
the Pastors Helpers of the Methodist
stalled at once
Chester G. Bandman of Birmingham
will conduct services at Temple
Bcth-E1 Friday night. He will deliver
man is Rabbi Morris Newfield's as
sstant and had charge of the serv-
ices for the Bessemer congregation
during the holidays.
After being out all night, the jury
in the case of A. +. Parsons vs. the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany was unable to agree and a mis-
trial was entered this morning. In the
case of Emma Humphries VS.. the Bir-
m'ngham Railway, Light and Power
company verdict was returned for
the defendant company.
The afternoon was taken up with
the hearing of the case of Jim Will
liams VS.. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company for damages for al
legged personal injuries.
Mrs. George Collins, SO years ef age,
died this afternoon at her home in
Jonesboro after short illness. The
deceased has lived in Jonesboro for a
number of years where she is we'll
known. She is survived by her hus-
band, seven children, father and two
brothers in Mississippi; two sisters,
Mrs. Wimberly and Mrs. Clements of
| Adamsville and one brother, Clyde
| Brown of Bessemer Funeral arrange
nlents aheve not yet been made pend
| ing the arrival of relatives.
In the new southeastern passenger
No. ?, Bessemer is in separte column
| and people desiring to reach Bessemer
! from all parts of the globe can come
| directly here the rates are now
published TO Bessemer. Heretofore
| people coming to this city We're COM
PEELED to buy tickets to Birmingham.
| These books were published and sent
oEt January l. Copies of the new tar
ifs are on file at all the local pas
| senger stations.
| Mrs. Harry Firstbrook entertained a
| few friends this afternoon at her home
on Berkeley avenue In honor of Mrs.
| W. d. Lanier, who will move to Wood
| lawn this week. The reception rooms
were very attractively decorated In
| ferns and cut flowers. In the din
| ing room where a plate luncheon was
served the table was covered with a
| lace piece, the center decoration being
a vase of cut flowers. Mrs. Lanier was
presented with a bunch of cut flowers
and an imported vase. Those present
were Mrs. Lanier, the guest of honor;
Mrs. r. e. Jones of Woodlawn, Mrs.
Mack Clay, Mrs =. e. Clark, Miss
Mary Lovett and Miss Bessie Mae Low
EFT.
1t was announced this morning by
Secretary George H. Stevenson of the
organization would be held tomorrow
afternoon. Matters of interest Will be
discussed and progress on the Terminal
reported.
Miss Nellie Christleb will be one of
the hostesses of mid February as an
nouncement has been made of st.
Valentine day affair to be given at her
home on Saturday, February Ia
Miss Matura Benton will be hostess
to the Forty-two club Saturday after
noon at her home on Arlington avenue
The Bessemer G1ee club, which is
composed of about 40 Bessemer men
ana which is under the direction OF
| Adclph Damn Petersen, will give a con-
cert at the high school auditorium on
Friday night, February 90
/ Miss Earl Oliver will compliment
Miss Lucille Brannum. bride-to- be
with a linen shower tomorrow at hei
home.