The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-02
BESSEMER NEWS

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 Bessemer, July 1-tSpecial. )-No disorder marked the closing of the saloons of Bessemer. which suspended business last night at II o'clock in ac- cordance with the prohibition law which went into effect last night at l2 o'clock One of the saloons closed its doors at o'clock and the others closed at different times up to II o'clock Sheriff T. J. Batson was in Bessemer last night inspecting the va rious places about II o'clock to see that everything was closing on time and after a short time went home sat ished that the saloon men were com- plying with the letter and the spirit of the law.
 While he was being taken to Bir- rainghan last night to be placed In the county jail, Nathaniel Brown. 4 negro, escaped from Deputy Constable Oscar Tucker at Seventh street Bir- mingham, by slipping the handcuffs and Jumping out of the street car win dow. Brown was bound over to await the action of the grand jury by Judge l. A. Lewis in recorders court Thurs day morning on a charge of assault with intent to kill. It will be re- membered Brown attempted to shoot both of his children, aged and | Monday morning at his home at Sloss mines as they were trying to run away from him after he had threat Cned to shoot them.
 The following committee has been appointed to act as hostesses for the Fourth of July celebration which will ha ba1d n I,1.. ,; Mrs. A. c. Mitchell, chairman; Mrs J. s. Winters, Mrs. F. IT. Fielder, Mrs George Ross, Mrs. c. F. Goodwin. Mrs W. D. Taylor. Mrs. Lacey Edmundson, Mrs A. s. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. c. h. Lewis, Mrs. Cora Handy, Mrs. Sam Er- lick Mrs. M Barr, Mrs. James E Wright, Mrs. Rose Huey. Mrs. T. T. Huey Mrs J. C. B Gwin. Mrs. ]. A. Slider Mrs w w. Hollingsworth, Mrs F. A Little, Mrs W. L. Rush Mrs. j. r. Cannon. Mrs. J. H. Grove, Mrs. ]. B. Moss, Mrs. Walter Unzicker, Mrs w P. Golson. Mrs. J. c. Berry. Mrs F. V. Roberts. Mrs. W. T. Warliek enson, Mrs. Jack Clay Mrs. Sam Lef- kovits, Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Lee Moody, Mrs. c. A. Harris. Mrs. Kate Jones. Mrs Minnie Kennedy, Mrs l. R. Bradley, Mrs. H. D. Smith Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs. ". F. Benns, Mrs Ike Marks. Mrs. l.. D. McCollom, Mrs George Waller, Mrs. John NJ. Martin, Mrs. George Harrison, Mrs. I. A. Lewis, Mrs. Shore. Mrs. P. M. Mathews and Miss Ethel Gillen.
 All ladies whose husbands have au tomobiles are requested to consider themselves as hostesses and are also urged to have their machines in the parade whether they contest for the prizes or not The duties of the host +A 1nAlr oft ,fe,t
 Miss Blanche Bradley was a delight full hostess this afternoon when she entertained the members of the Music club at her home on Sixth avenue be- tween Nineteenth and Twentiet tn streets The following programme was rendered: rtlno duet. Symphony No. 5 (Havdn>, Mrs. George Ross and Mrs M. K Thornton vocal solo. Lily and Bluebell." Mrs. Charles Brownrisg piano solo, Under the Rainbow Miss Lena Hatcher: current events, Mrs. Brownrigg At the conclusion of the programme an ice course was served.
 The annual picnic of the First Christian church Sunday school will he held tomorrow at West Lake and the party w.<' make the trip in trucks. The day will be spent in boating, bath ing and playing various games.
 Turela Dunne, the s-months- -ol6 , daughter of Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Dunnc, died last nieht at the home of her par cnts at Flint Hill after short ili- ,ess of colitis The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, the services being conduct cd by the Rev. MT. Horton. Intern en { was made at the Pleasant Hill ceme- tsry.
 Mrs Leonard will he hostess to the rd E,tn- h-ed club Tuesday evening at her al tractive home at Woodward. The following are the results of the meeting of the Bessemer Gun club, which was held 1t Underwood park Terry, IA Allen. %; Bradley. S1: Moss. 21 Smith, 59 Miller, 1s; Perry, 19: Long. s1 Moorer. 20. There were not as usual but those attending enjoyed rood shoot
 Myrtle Linton lodge No. 130. Knights of Pvthias. held its regular meetins tr>irht in tNe castle hall on Twentieth street at which time the newly elected officers were installed. There was a rnod attendance and the meeting was a nost interesting ono.
 Bessemer chapter No 61 Order of T.astern Star will meet in regular ses- sion Friday night at tha Masonic hall on Twentieth street and all members are urged to he nresent business ct importance will come before the cnapter.
 Large crowds attended the openinn 2 i or the Lewis Read Drug company this 1 afternoon and evening and dainty sou | verirs were given to the ladies aud children. The profits of all goods sold | at the drug store turing this time were given to the Ressemer Play l ground association. which will net a | neat sum to aid them in the work of l establishing a playground in Bessemer Music was furnished by the Grand 1 theatre orchestra.
 1 Mrs. w D. Tavlor has gone to Tate l Springs to spend several weeks. 1 Mrs Gardner F Goodwin and little son, Gardner F Goodwin. Jr.. have gene to Springfield. Mo. to visit rel. | ntives for several weeks.
 1 Miss Margaret Griffith of Birmtrg- ham Is the guest of her aunt Mrs
 Andrew C. Mitchell until after thu | Fourth.
 Mrs C. I. Kelly and children of Por' Tampa City. Fla, are the guests ol her daughter. Mrs. Cleveland Houston on Fourth avenue.
 l Mrs Dick Pill left yesterday fol points in Texas. where she will visl | relatives for several weeks. Emmett Shaw has returned to hiI 1 home in Montevallo after being tht guest of his brother, L. P. Shaw.