The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 14.-tSpecial) B. B. Bain died last night at his nome in Jonesboro after an illness of five days of pneumonia. The deceas sd was 50 years of age and had lived in Jones' boro for many years. He was em- ployed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company as timekeeper at Feeders, which position he had held for a number of years. MT. Baln IS survived by his widow and several children. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock from the late residence, the services being conduct ed by the Rev. MT. Davenport, pastor of the Jonesboro Methodist church. h. torment was at Arnold's chapel. The pallbearers were as follows George Martin, J. E. Foster John Burnett, John Murchson, J. l. Goodwin and J. W. Hemmoway.
 The concert given this afternoon at the Grand theatre under the direction of Mrs. Ike Marks for the benefit cf tho Bessemer poor, was d great success despite the indictment weather. Several selections were rendered by the Grand theatre orchestra while Andrew C. Mitchell made the address of the occa- sion in which he thanked the people of Bessemer for responding so liber- ally to this call. A violin solo. "Cav- at.na" tBohm). was rendered by Mrs ike Marks and Miss Irene Jenkins gave a vocal solo. Slave Song," while D. c. Davis rendered "Bedouin Love Song (Pinsuti) and "Toreador Song" tBlzetl Mrs. E. P. Lacey, who is a well known dramatic reader, gave a selection which was followed by a duet. T Feel Thy Angel Spirit (Affenbach), by Miss Irene Jenkins and D. c. Davis. -"lh he Way of the Cross was beautifully rendered by Hode Eastman, While Mrs, 1 Harry Tucker Smith gave several piano selections. The Grand theatre ocches- tra was assisted by Musicians local | 690 A. F. M. Miss Bernice Hayes, Mrs. | Harry Tucker Smith were acconpan- i ists. The proceeds amounted to over | S100 and will go to aid the needy fam lilies of Bessemer.
 James Julian Majors, the little son of Mir and Mrs. J. T. Majors, died last night at the home of his parents a. | Morgan from burns received several days ago when his clothing caught on l fire. It appears that Mrs. Majors placed the child in chair and went into the kitchen for something and although she was absent only few minutes tn: baby in some way fell out of the chair l its clothing catching on fire. Befor. Mrs. Majors, who heard the child fall and hurried to it's assistance, could ex- 1 tinguish the flames the child wGs SC badly burned that little hope was helt | for it's recovery. Every effort was made l to save the chld's life but after lin l gering several days the end came. Tn, | funeral took place this afternoon, in. 1 terment being at Genery's Gap
 The Bessemer city council will me Q in regular session Tuesday night in tht | council chamber at which time rou 1 tine business will be disposed of Tn, l aterworks committed to which wa. referred the matter of trying to get reduction in water rate for Bessemel and which held conference with Nor, | ris Adler last Wednesday afternoon vii report to the council the outcome Q the same. It is probable that the spe | cial committee which has had the mat ter of making a budget for the diff ferent departments of the city for sev eral weeks will be ready to report. Funeral services over the remains O | Murray w. Jones, who died Frida. night at his late residence on Tiftl avenue and Sixteenth street, were hel, this afternoon from the house. the Rev D. o. Teasley, pastor of the Church o God, assisted by the Rev. J. O. Mitch ell, conducting the services. Intermen | was at Cedar Hill cemetery. The fol lowing acted as pallbearers c. E. flaw kins. John Harris. N. B. Parker, L. l. Rruns. John c. Perry and James Sul livan.
 The Woman's Missionary society Q the First Methodist church will mee in regular session tomorrow afternoon l at o'clock in the basement of tn | church at which time literary pro gramme will be rendered after which
 social hour will be enjoyed. the host l esses for the occasion being Mrs. Ben ham and Mrs. w. B. Rue All mem hers are urged to be present
 revival meeting was begun tonigh at the Brighton Methodist church, tn
 Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the Firs | Methodist church of Bessemer conduct l ing the services which will continu
 for 10 days or longer. Services will b
 held every evening at 730 o'clock an
 every morning at 10 o'clock
 Miss Erline Reynolds Is the guest u
 Miss Margaret Berry at her home a l Raimund.
 Mrs. NJ. F.. Webb of Selma is tn
 guest of Mrs. J. B. Clancy for severn
 days
 Mrs. Herman Dalton and little Jaugh
 ter have returned to their home in Iii
 pelo Miss, after delightful visit wit
 flr. and Mrs. J. Y. Coburn and fam fly.
 Red Harris, who recently under
 went an operation at St vincent's hos
 pital in Birmingham. Is the guest c
 his brother, pr. C. A. Harris.
 The little son of Mir and Mrs. .irthu Jacobs is i'll at their home in Jones