The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer October 5.-(Special)- let ter has been addressed to Congressman George Huddleston by Dr. ]. (. Curry, president of the Bessemer Board of Trade, for the purpose of calling his attention to the desires of the people of this city looking to federal aid in the construction of a canal along Valley creek from the Warrior river to Bessemer, and asking him to use special efforts to have a sep arate survey made from the mouth Of the creek to Bessemer. All engineers who have made a. survey of the route have admitted that a canal up to Bessemer is feasible and practical. but would not be up to Birmingham. owing to the volume of water in Valley creek northeast of Bessemer. This question has been agi- tated in Bessemer for several years and the people believe that a canal up to Bessemer will be of great advantage to the entire district, for it will place every large manufacturing concern in the dis trict close to the terminus, and. within easy reach of barges by rail, as several railroads have tracks almost to the point where barges would make their final stop. The Board of Trade will ask Congressman Huddleston to come to Bessemer for an exchange of views on the subject when plans will be adopted to take some ac- ton to bring the matter before Con
 
 two years no action has been taken in the matter by the citizens of Bessemer, but it is their intention to revive the matter and press it, It has been estimat ted that the canal could be built up to Bes- semer for approximately s3,75o,ooo.
 Miss Minnie Davis of Birmingham, who gave concert this afternoon at the spa cious home of pr. T. F. Robinson on, Berkeley avenue was greeted by large and enthusiastic audience. Her voice is one of rare loveiness and tone and she has a wholesome and delightful per sonality with it. She sings as one who thoroughly enjoys it and never fails to let her audience know that she appre- ciates their encouragement and applause. Those who had the pleasure of hearing her will always remember the lovely quail ity of her voice. She rendered selections from Ronald, Nevin, Schind1er, Beach, Long and Puccinl's aria from the opera ''Tosca" and AS Through the Street. from La Boheme' Several readings were given by Mrs Horace Wilkinson and were greatly enjoyed by all preaont. Miss Davis was accompanied by Mrs. Newt Sharp of Birmingham. A neat sum was realized and will go to the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church.
 Mr. T. Robinson Bell and Miss Annie IIulsey of Jonesboro were united in mar riage yesterday afternoon at o'clock by the Rev I. r. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, at the manse on Clarendon avenue. a few friends ac- companying the young people, The bride Is charming young woman and Is very popular in Jonesboro, while MT. Bel Is well known in this city and is an em- ploye of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company at Feeders.
 The wedding of Miss Isabel Curry and Mir. Guy Wilson will be soiemnized on Wednesday afternoon, November 2, at 3 o clock, at the home of the bride on Berk- ley avenue, in the presence of relatives and few friends.
 Tom Rollins, negro. was given a hearing this morning in recorders court on a charge of assault with intent to murder on the person of Special Officer John TOmerln, and was bound over to await the action of the grand jury under a 5000 bonds by Judge I. A. Lewis. The negro Is alleged to have knocked MT. Tomerlin down. taking his gun away from him. and then beating and kick ing him as well as firing several shots at him. MT. Tomerln's eyelid was badly cut and bruised as was his face and body.
 Mrs. O.. R. Troje will entertain the Auction Bridge club Wednesday after- noon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mrs. w. H. Lewis on Third avenue at which time all members are urged to be pres ent.
 Mrs. Letitia Simpson and Mir. q. P. were married yesterday after noon at the home of the bride in south Bessemer the ceremonly being pro- by the Rev. L. F. Craig in the presence of few relatives and friends. MT. Wilkerson Is connected with the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany, and is well known in this district. He and his bride will reside in south Bessemer. 's
 Miss Letitia Tyler who hss been the guest of her nephew, Gardner Y. Good wyn and family for several days, left for Montgomery, where she will reside in the future. For the past a years Miss Tyler has made -her home in where she was ip the em- ploy of the government
 The Sunday school class of John Don- T aldson Of the First Methodist church will have a stag party Thursday night at the homo of MT. and Mrs. IT. G. Christilleb on Dartmouth avenue.
 Mrs. H. M. Argo has returned to. her homo In Acmar after spending the week.