The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. September s.--9Speciai.) Funeral services over the remains oi I. H. Meeks, who died yesterday after noon at his home on Eighteenth ave nue and Nineteenth street after long illness, were held this afternoon at 2:5o o'clock from the late residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. NJ. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city. Interment was made at the Pleasant Ridge ,ceme- tery with Jacobs in charge. The local order of odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member had charge of the services atNthe grave.
 MT. Meeks was 75 years of age and had lived in Bessemer for many years, He is survived by three sons and two daughters. Johnson Meeks, Lanning AIeeks, Lamar Meeks Mrs. Lucy White head, and Mrs Will Evans
 A pretty wedding of the early au- ttmn was that of Miss Nell Christ Heb, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. G. Christleb, and MT. James C. Donaldson, which was solemnized this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the spacious home of the brides parents on Dartmouth avenue ir the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends.
 The hall and parlor were made very attractive with a profusion of smilax, English ivy, ferns and white carna- tons. An improyised altar of ferns and palms was built in the bay win dow, while cut flowers and lighted tapers in silver candalabra enhanced the beauty of the room
 Preceding the nuptia1 vows a musi- cal programme was rendered. Miss rd : Morn Mrs. Odis Clay Tombstone sang Shuberts serenade, while Mis- Helen Marsh played q Love Thee" and Miss Estelle strickland rendered "Humor- tssque.' The bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Miss Merriam Howard, being led by the ribbon bearers Kath- ryn Harrison and Clara Eugenia Don e;d. They were followed by little Rus sell Stevenson. who carried the ring in the heart of a rose Lucy Reed Ray was the flower girl and came in scat tering rose petals in the path of the fride, who entered on the arm of her sister, Miss Edith Christieb. who was Der maid of honor. She was charming 1y gowned in white lace over pink satin and carried Killarney roses.
 The bride presented a lovely picture in her bridal robes of duchess satin and real lace. her veil being caught with a
 
 shower of brides roses and lilies of fl ( valley. She was met at the altar bs the groom and his best man, Mr John Donaldson. The ring ceremony vas pronounced by the Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church.
 Immediately after the ceremony re- caption was held The brides book was presided over by Miss Mallie Downing. Miss Bessie Mae Lovett met the guests at the door. while Miss Elise Robinson and Mrs. Percy Benton. ush- cred them into the dining room where nr ice course in the pink and green tones was served by Miss Mary Dun can. Miss Maud Buck. Miss Kate Lacey Miss May Kennedy. Miss Felicia Streit, Miss Mary Lovett. Miss Virginia Robin sen. Mrs. N. G. Bradford. Mrs. George Stevenson. Mrs. W. o. Porter Mrs. Rob ert Stevenson and Mrs. Carl Maeder. Mrs. christlieb received the guests wearing a-handsome black lace gown ard carried pink carnations. All of the ls dies in the receiving line were beau tifully gowned in pretty afternoon foilettes.
 MT. and Mrs. Donaldson left at once for an eastern trip. the destination of which is unknown to everyone but themselves. Mrs. Donaldson was gowned for travelling in a coat suit of navy blue cloth with Accessories to match Upon their return Mir. and Mrs Donaldson will be at home at 2000 Dartmouth avenue.
 Bessemer lodge No. 10s. Independent Order of odd Fellows, held its regular business meeting last night in the hall on Second avenue at which routine