The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, June 20=(Special )-one of the largest crowds seen in Bessemer for months was that gathered at the Bessemer city park this afternoon to attend the concert given by the brass band of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company under the auspices of the Bessemer Civic league. An ex- cellent programme was rendered which was greatly enjoyed
 Robert Evans Clay, the 10-months- old son of Mr. and Mrs Mack Clay. died this morning at the residence of his parents at 1O:3O o'clock after a short illness. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the residence the services being conducted by the Rev. George Stoves. pastor of the First Methodist church. assisted by the Rev ]. F. Sturdivant. presiding elder of the Bessemer dis trict, and the Rev. w o. Morriss of Woodlawn. Interment will be made at Cedar Hill cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers: Jack Clay. Ber- ney Clay, Richard Lanier and Dr. Will liam Lanier
 The fire department responded to a call this afternoon about 8 o'clock to Fourth avenue and Twentieth street where there was a small blaze on the roof of a negro house. The fire was quickly extinguished. little damage be- ing done. At 6:10 o'clock another run was made to HOS Eighth avenue where cd b,, fire. The blaze was of the roof variety and the damage is estimated at about $500.
 Miss Adde Belle White of Monte Vallo and Miss Bertha Day of Selma the guests of Mrs. Bodie Johnson, wore the inspiration of delightful tally-ho ride last night when the party went to Williams Spring. where a delicious picnic lunch was served Those pres- ent were Miss White. Miss Day. Miss Ethel Bruce, Miss Bertha Baxley. Miss Maud and Miss Cora Estes, Miss Lois and Miss Lola Farr. Miss Oakley. R. F. Donald, J. P. Wyatt, Kelly William 1 son, Charles Bennett. Will Winters l Homer BaXley, Hosmer Farr. MT New berry Mir. and Mrs. ]. P. Estes. Mir and Mrs. Tom Dawson and little son l Billie: Mr. and Mrs. Bodie Johnson. 
 The final report of the concert giver last Monday night at the high schoo auditorium under the auspices of tn, l P' s@omer Culture club and for the benefit of the public library, came a. l disappointment to the people of Bes- semer who are interested in the librar, l as less than s20 was made The library l is sadly in need of funds for the re- newng of subscriptions to magazine. l a nd nd expected that large amount would be cleared at this musicale it wa. one of the best ever given In Besse- mer,
 Revival services began this morning at the Lipscomb Baptist church. tn, | pastor the Rev Mir. Southerland, be ing assisted by Evangelist Seely O l Talladega. The services will be con ducted at the tent placed in the grov, near the church.
 The Woman's Missionary society O
 the First Methodist church will nclt its regular meeting tomorrow after | noon at 3:30 o'clock in the basemen
 of the church at which time everyon is urged to be present as several mat
 ters of importance will come befor
 the society.
 The four bands Of the Ladies Al
 society of the First Baptist church vii
 meet in regular session tomorrow aft
 ernoon. All members are urged to h
 present as important business will b l disposed of.
 Miss Marjorie Williams has returne
 from Gadsden where she has been wis , itine friends for several weeks, Mrs s l.. Huev. who has been q the Elizabeth Duncan hospital wher
 she underwent an operation, has bee
 removed to her home at Lipscomb. : Mrs. A. K Tatum and son. Carl, an
 Mrs Perkins left yesterday for Gal
 weston and Houston. Tex, where the will visit relatives for several weeka Mrs w. O. Mcdowell is at the El2 ) abeth Duncan hospital where she wi undergo an operation.
 Mr and Mrs l. IT. Haralson left yes
 terday for California. where they wi attend the exposition.
 3 The little son of MT. and Mrs. Io } Pickens is at the Elizabeth Dunca hospital suffering with fever Eugene. the little son of MT an Mrs. Guy Kennett. who has been $ t ill is reported to be improving.
 IOIJNS ITnderta king Co Phone 1902