The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, December 26.-(Spec1al) The White Christmas service ob- served this afternoon at the First Meth odist church were very impressive ana a large crowd was in attendance, The church was attractively decorated, a large white cross being placed on the altar, above which was a bright star The programme was opened with the the processional hymn, Joy to the World" was played while the classes of the Sunday school marched in. Pray CT was pronounced by the pastor, the Rev. George Stoves, the chorus, Holy Night, Silent Night" was rendered by the choir The song, Christmas Hush a-Bye," by the cradle roll, was fol- lowed by the gifts of the cradle roll. The song, Shine Out, Oh Blessed Star was rendered by the beginners depart ment, after which came their gifts. The primary department gave the song, Christ Was Once a Little Baby fol- flowed by thdT gifts, The song, Chime on, Sweet Bells, was rendered by the junior department, followed by their gifts. There's a Song in the Air. by the intermediate department after which came the gifts of that department, the senior and home departments of the Sunday school. The story, On Christ mas Morning. was told by Miss Hen derson of Birmingham. The Christmas Star was sung by Mrs. Mack Clay, fol- lowed by conservation services, after which the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. George Stoves.
 The Bessemer lodge No. 45S, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the hall on Twentieth street, at which time 1 the entered apprentice degree will be 1 conferred on a number of candidates. l All members are urged to be present 1 Charlie Moore, negro, was shot and i killed last night at Clinton mines by 1 Assistant Superintendent Robert Moore It is said that the negro was unruly
 and MT. Moore went down to the camp to quiet the man. This he succeeded in
 doing, and he and the negro walked up the road together to the path where
 Mr. Moore turned off to go to his resi- dence. After walking a few steps from Mir Moore, it is stated, the man turned
 and shot at him several times MT Moore returned the fire and shot him
 near the heart killing him instantly | Deputy Coroner Arthur Jacobs was
 called and the negro was moved to his
 undertaking establishment pending an Envestigation which will be held Mon- day evening at o'clock.
 Carl Jones, 30 years of age, died last night at Lacey's chapel after shorl illness of meningitis. The deceased was well known in this district and is sur vived by his widow, one child, father and mother, one brother. two sisters ant a number of other relativess Funera services were held this morning at II: :S( o'clock, the services being conducted by the Rev. ]. H. Hallman Interment fol lowed at Moores cemetery with Jacob;
 in charge.
 Interest continues to grow in the serie
 of meetings being held at the Princess theatre on Sunday afternoons and thi iafternoon large crowd gathered to hea
 the address delivered by L. G. H. Will
 Hams of Birmingham. Mir Williams spok : for about 40 minutes along the line O F men taking more active interest il , church life. rThe talk was we'll presente, and was greatly enjoyed by those present Next Sunday Hugh Locke of Birmingham will be the speaker and he will have a : his subject. How Much Do You Weigh? 2
 The meetings are being held under tn auspices of the Young Mems Christian : association of Birmingham.
 !
 Funeral services over the remains of w B. Quailes, who died yesterday afternoon at his home on Carolina avenue after
 long illness, were held this afternoon a I o'clock from the late residence, tn,
 services being conducted by the Rev. M K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptis church. Interment followed at Cedar Hil cemetery with Huey and Mcconnell il charge. The pallbearers were: Active w w. Kennedy, $. A. Terry. E. G. Terry Sam Reid. Dr. R. F. McTyiere and J. R Waldrop. Honorary. William H. H. Jud son, pr. T. T. Robinson, the Rev. l.. P Craig, H. w. Sweet, T. D. Ray, E. l. HIuey and J. A. Majors
 1 Funeral services over the remains so Mrs. Lucy Whitehead, who died yester day, were held this afternoon at 2:3 o'clock at her home on Seventeenth avenu
 and Nineteenth street, the Rev. M. K l Thornton conducting the services. Inter ment was made at Pleasant Ridge ceme tery with Jacobs in charge The deceased
 is survived by number of relatives il this district.
 Mrs. E. K. Hanby and children of At talla are the guests of her parents MT and Mrs. James Estes at Jonesboro
 i Miss Inez Carter has gone to Athens t,
 be the guest of relatives for few days. N Mrs. J. T. Houston. Miss Louise Hous
 ton and Miss Carolyn Houston of Ls
 Grange. Ga.. are the guests of MT. ans Mrs. w. F. Benns.
 Mrs. c. E. Rodenburg is recovering iron