The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, October s0.-(Specia1) ) The clothing store of ". A. Simmons at Brighton was entered by thieves last night and large amount of clothing was stolen and carried away in 10 suitcases, which were also in the store. The greater part of the clothing stolen consisted of suits which had been made to order and were ready to be deliv- cred While about B pairs of trousers. several extra coats and overcoats wers among the goods stolen. Nothing else In the store was touched.
 One coat was marked "J. F. A." while another was marked "D. NJ En- trance was gained by prizing off the iron bars from the back window and breaking the window pane. An inves- tigation of the premises this morning showed footprints of six or eight men. The robbery was discovered this morn ing by J. Y. Coburn, who has charge of the store, when he opened up. It was reported to police headquarters and detectives have been at work on the case all day, but as yet no arrests have been made, and it Is expected that an arrest will follow in a few days. The goods stolen will amount to about $250 or $500.
 A movement was inaugurated in Bes- semer this morning looking to the or ganizatior of band of "Bessener Boostersn to work In harmony with other business organizations for the interest of the merchant and citizens. The promoters of the movement are endeavoring to interest the young bus mess men of @Bessemer and community. It is probable that a mass meeting will be called within the next few days at which time an organization will be formed and-the plans and meaning of the new movement will be placed be- fore the public
 In the Bessemer city court today yer dict for $50 and interest from March, 191s, was returned in the case of Tom Jones vs. E. T. Lamb as receiver of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad com pany for damages for the alleged killing of a COW belonging to the plaintiff. Good wyn and Ross represented the plaintiff. while T. T Huey and Tillman, Bradley & Morrow of Birmingham represented the defendant company.
 The court was engaged today with the hearing of the case of Annie Clements pro ami. vs. the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. The plaintiff was seeking damages in the amount of s10,00o for alleged personal injuries received. I ms case mas been t1led once DeIOIe, a mistrial having been returned.
 A number of visitors to the steel insti- ute in Birmingham visited-the Bessemer rolling mill this morning and were shown oyer the large plant by the superntend- ent, c. E. Maeder. The visitors were very much pleased with the plant and the ex- cellent industrial prospects of Bessemcr.
 Paul Swan, the 3-year-old son of MT. and Mrs Homer Swan died last night at Birmingham infirmary after long ill- ness. The funeral took place this after noon from the residence on Fourteenth avenue and Seventeenth street. interment being at Brighton cemetery.
 Mrs. Phil Gulley and little daughter, Claudia of Meridian, are the guests of Mrs. E. A. Little
 Miss Ruby Childers is improving after a recent illness.
 Bob Baumgardner has returned from Waterbury, where he played baseball the past season. He visited New York be- fore returning.
 Mrs. F. A. Little and children and Mrs. R. T. Smith and little daughter have returned from Meridian, where they visit ed relatives.
 H. D. Read visited friends in Bessemer today.
 C.. H. Donaldson of Morgan is doing nicely at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where he is suffering with fever.