The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
NICHOLS KILLED IN
 RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Lewis-Kuchinski Wedding Is SOlemnized-Other Bes-
 semer News

Bessemer. July 12.-(Special.)--A w. Nickols was thrown from a buggy this afternoon and killed when the horse be- came frightened and ran away. Mir. Niekols,. accompanied by his wife, was driving to Johns and one of the shafts dropped down. striking the horse on the ankle. Frightening the animal. Mir. Nick ols was unable to hold the horse and the buggy was overturned, throwing the oc- cupants to the ground. Mrs. Nickols was orly skinned ana bruised while Mir. Nickols was thrown about b feet and his skull fractured. He was removed to house nearby and pr. Head immediately called. He was hurried to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital iii Jacobs ambulance and everything that medical skill could do was done, but Mir Nickols died about two hours after the accident without having regained consciousness
 The accident occurred at the Blue Creek park. about half way between Ad- ger and Johns, about 1:30 o'clock, and MT. Nickols died at 3:50 o'clock. He was 60 years of age and lived at Virginia mines. where he was well known and cry popular Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon.
 The damage done oy the fire which partially destroyed the wholesale houses of Sam Romano and F. B. Buck on Foaftil avenue and Twentieth street last night was not as great as was first thought. It was stated last night by member of the Romano family that the loss would amount to about s25.0 or $30000, but to- day it was stated by Chief of the Fire Department Tom Donahoo that the dam age would be s7000 Had it not been for the good work of the firemen 1t is prob- able that the entire DOCK would have been destroyed. The firemen were forced to keep a line of hose on the building until 10 o'clock today.
 A wedding which came as a surprise to the many friends of the contracting par ties was that of Miss Margaret Lewis, the attractive daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. H. Lewis. and MT. Charles R. Kuch- insKi, which was solemnized this after noon at the spacious home of the brides parents on Third avenue and Seventeenth street. the ceremony being pronounced by the Rev. D. P Taylor of Selma. Pre- ceoing the ceremony Miss Helen Lowe of Hartville. Tenn.. sang At Dawning,' accompanied by Miss Helen Marsh on the plano and Mrs. Ike Marks on the violin. To the strains of Lohengrins wedding march. played by Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove, with violin obligato by Mrs. Marks, the bride and groom entered and marched to the improvised altar of smi- lax, ferns and flowers, where the vows were spoken. The bride, who is lovely blonde. presented a beautiful picture in her bridal gown of white lace over char mouse and carrying a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Immed- ately after the ceremony an informal re- ception was held, only relatives and a few friends being present. MT. and Mrs. Kuchinski left tonight for St. Louis, where they will ee the guests of the gre om's parents. Mrs kuclSinski Is a popular member of the younger set. She was gowned for travelling in a suit of gray with accessories to match. A.r. Kuchinski holds a responsible position with the Bessemer National bank On tEeir return MT. and Mrs Kuchinsk will be at home with MT. and Mrs. Lewis.
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. c. Bernard, who were rarried on June 90. were given delight full surprise party iast night at their home at Woodward by the men employed with MT. Bernard, and were presented with a handsome clock as wedding pres ent. A tempting ice and fruit course was served the guests by Mrs Bernard, who was assisted by her mothers, Mrs M. E. Burrows.
 Miss Maude Estes delightfully."- enter tained at a tallyho ride in compliment to Mss Nunnally of Birmingham, who Is Ter house guest. The party went to West Lake, where lunch was served. Those who enjoyed Miss Estes hospitality were: Miss Clara Nunnally, guest of honor: Miss Edith Knight, Miss Avant Slaugh- ter Miss Cora and Miss Maide Estes, Robert Allison, James Robertson, MT. Hokeberry, MT. Winnfngham. MT. Shep- ard and MT. and Mrs. Riggs as chap erpneS.