The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-06
Bessen1er News

Bessemer, March 5.-(Special )-Early this morning fire destroyed one-half of the main building of the Bessemer F'oun- dry and Machine company's plant on Eighth avenue. The fire was discovered shortly after midnight by the watclhnan, who immediately turned in the alarm, and attached the hose to the fire plug and began work.
 The fire department answered the call promptly but the fire had gained consid- erable headway and the flames were leap ing high into the sky. Had it not been for the excellent work of the firemen it is believed the entire structure would have been completely destroyed. After hard fight the blaze was finally eX- tinguished, after 1t had burned over 100 feet of the building, the section contain ing the big crane and the patterns.
 The fire was one of the most disas- trous in the history of Bessemer and the damage is estimated at between $20, 900 and $25,O00. It is covered by insurance. Louis Hoster, Sr., president of the com pany who was in Birmingham, was noti- fled and rushed to Bessemer Arrange ments are being made for work to go ahead by placing the foundrymen as far as possible in the machine shop.
 While driving to their home at Johns last night Will Wright and w. R. Frank lin were thrown from the buggy and severely bruised and injured. It seems that the men were riding along talking when the horse became frightened and halted, running into a telegraph pole, overturning the buggy and throwing the men to the ground. MT. Wright suf- fered two broken ribs and sustained other injuries, while MT. Franklin was only cut and bruised. Jacobs ambu- moved to their homes, where they were given medical attention.
 Thelma Irene Ward, the S-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. F.. A. Ward died this morning at o'clock at the home of her parents at Jonesboro, after an illness of pneumonia. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at II o'clock from Arnold's chapel with the Rev. J. A. J. Brock, pastor of the Jones' boro Methodist church. conducting the services. Interment will be made at Ar holds chapel.
 Will Diclley, 30 years of age. died to- day at a local hospital, after a long ill., ness MT Dickey has lived in the neigh borhood of Concord and is well known in that vicinity. He is survived by his widow and d number of other relatives. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the Con cord church. the services being conduct ed by the Rev. NJ. w. Thornton, pas tor of the First Baptist church. inter- ment being made at the Concord ceme- tery. The Masons will have charge at the grave.
 In the Bessemer city court today a verdict for $50 was returned in the case of Ophelia Suddeth vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. In the case of James Berry vs. the Birmng- ham Railway. Light and Power company a verdict was returned for $50
 Mrs. Kate Winsted. 24 years of age wife of Samuel Winsted. died this aft ernoon at 5:15 o'clock at her home at Gordon Heights after a long illness The deceased is survived by her husband and one child. Thee funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the residence. with the Rev. George Stoves. pastor of the First Methodist church. in charge. Interment will be made at Cedar Hill cemetery