The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-04
BFSSFMER NEWS

oesseiner, March 3.-tSpecial) )-In the case of Daisy Lipscomb vs. the Birming- ham Railway Light and Power com pany, which has been on trial in the Bessemer city court for the past two days, the jury returned a verdict in the amount of $25o. The plaintiff, who was represented by Goodwin & Ross, was seeking damages, 1t being alleged that she was carried past her destination by an employe on an electric car of the defend- ant company. Attorney Hugh Morrow of Birmingham represented the defendant company. This afternoon the case of J W. Wright vs. G. Bennett was taken up and several witnesses examined Pinkney Scott is representing the plaintiff while the defendant is being represented by Ben G. Perry.
 Much interest is being manifested in 'clean up'' week. which has been named by the Civic Improvement league as the week beginning March s. and the wom- en of this organization think much work can be done during this time if every citizen of this city will help. Everyone is urged to clean up the premises of their homes and businesses houses, and have the debris where the trash wagons of the city can easily reach it and carry it away with as little trouble as possible.
 w. E. Miles, A years of age died this afternoon at clock at the home of his daughter Mrs. Oscar E. Harmer on Seventh avenue and Sixteenth street, after a long illneess. The deceased had made his home in Bessemer for a num- Der of years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Reese of North Birmingham and Mrs. farmer, with whom he made his home, and one son. Tom Miles. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence, the services being conduct ed by the Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church. Interment will follow at Brighton cemetery.
 A wedding which will be of interest in this city is that of Miss Matura Benton and Dr. Charles Gillard of Spartanburg, $. C., which will be solemnized on Wednesday afternoon March 10, at 5 o'clock at the First Methodist church. Miss Benton will have as her matron of honor her sister, Mrs. R. w. Waldrop.' while Miss Lucia Bruns and Miss Cornna Trotter will be the bridesmaids. The groomsmen will be Allious Benton and Charles Brice of Birmingham Fletcher
 
 ters and Guy Benton will be the ushers and Miss Benton will be given in mar riage by her mother, Mrs Margaret Will Hams Benton. Dr. Gillard will have as his best man the Rev. Asa Watkins of Spartanburg, S. C., and the Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the church. will off eiate. Preceding the vows a musical pro- gramnne will be rendered. Mrs. Mac Clay will sing Believe Me. of Those Endearing Young Charms and Dream Girl of Mine" and the brides uncle, Prof. A. W. Williams of Talladega, will preside at the organ, while Mrs. Ike Marks will play the violin. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Gillard will leave for eastern points, where they will re- main two weeks, after which they will make their home in Spartanburg, where the groom is an eye specialist.
 Mrs. M. K. Thornton was a delightful hostess this afternoon when she enter tained the members of the Music club and a few guests at her home on Fifth avenue. The reception rooms were made very attractive with decorations of ferns and cut flowers. The study for the aft ernoon was the life and work of Schu- mann and Mrs. J. F. Wright was the leader. Papers were read by Mrs Hart and Miss Beryl Primer, and piano num- bers were given by Mrs. Hugh McEniry, Mrs. Scott and Miss Lena Hatcher, while songs were rendered by Mrs. W. B. Rue. Mrs. Cecil Cowan and Mrs. C. II. Brown rigg. At the conclusion of the programme a salad course with charlotte russo was served Those present were: Mrs Jones, Mrs. T. T. Huey, Mrs. Milton B<ooks, Mrs. Gwylym Herbert, Mrs. J. E. Wright, Mrs. w. B. Rue, Mrs. G. B. Hollings- worth, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. McEniry, Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs. George Ross. Mrs. George H. Stevenson, Mrs. c. IT. Brown rigg. Miss Lena Hatcher. Miss Blanche Bradley and Miss Beryl Pinner.
 Pearl Carmichael, a negro, woman, was stabbed to death last night. 1t is alleged. by A1exa Waddell another negro, at woodward. The woman was stabbed in the back, neck and heart, being instantly killed.
 The ladies of the local Eastern Star will give a silver tea Friday evening from to 10 o'clock at the Masonic hall, on Twentieth street. musical pro- gramme has been arranged and will be rendered.
 Temperance day will be observed at the Bessemer high school Friday, when an excellent programme has been arranged and will be presented by the pupils and teachers of that school. The grammar schools of the city will also observe the day with appropriate exercises.
 A rally of the men of the Jonesboro Methodist church will be held tomorrow