The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24
BEs'sE:ME:P NEWS

Bessemer, June 23.-(Specia l. Work has been resumed on the extension line of the Alabama Power company from Bes- semer to Tuscaloosa, which was stopped last year on account of the European war. The Phoenix Construction company has the contract for the work, which is progressing rapidly. The line surveyed is down the mineral road, and it is stated that the work has reached as far as Yolande. The construction company has an office on Twenty-first street m Des- semer, and all material is shipped from this office. Several months will be re- quired to complete the work which will connect the line with the distributing plant near Browns station on the South Bessemer car line
 The brick stores being erected on Nine teenth street between Seventh and Eighth avenues for Mrs. C. M. Ray are nearing completion and will be ready for occu- pancy in few days. Both stores have pressed brick fronts and are 25x5o feet W. F. Nolen has the contract for the con struction and is pushing the work for ward. Practically all of the brick work has been completed.
 The annual barbecue given tonight by the Industrial Mems Bible class of the First Presbyterian church was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given by the class. The barbecue was held on the church lawn on Third avenue and Eighteenth street and Andrew C. Mitchell, president of the class, acted as toastmas- ter. Short impromptu talks were made by C. l.. Odell. the Rev. I. r. Swallow w. E. Cochran, J. P Orum Henry Hurd, Homer Hurd, Dr. George D. Waller, George H. Stevenson. w. A. Davidson, Claude Hathaway, z. S. Wilkes Clarence Cook Clarence Roberts and many otners
 A very quiet wedding was that of Miss Eartow Robertson and MT. J. A. Larue, which was solemnized this morning at 7:3O O clock at the home of the bride on ArI-
 ngton avenue and Sixteenth street in the presence of relatives and a few inti- mate friends. The interior of the house was artistically arranged in ferns, palms and cut flowers and refreshing punch was dispensed from flower banked bowl by Mrs. 10. G. Terry. Miss Robertson looked charming in a going away gown of navy blue cloth with accessories to match and carrying a shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley. The impressive ring ceremony was pronounced by the Rev D. O. Teasley, pastor of the Church
 
 mediately for Jacksonville Tampa and other points in Florida, and on their re- turn about July 1 will be at home at West End. where an attractive bungalow awaits them. Mrs. Larue is the daughter of Mrs. Augusta c. Robertson and was reared in Bessemer where her charming personality has made her a favorite. She is a grad uate of Randolph Macon and has for sew eral years taught in the Birmingham High school, while Mir. Larue has made Bessemer his home for many years, hav- Ing served as alderman from Second ward at one time, and is very popular in busi- ness circles in both Birmingham and Bes- semer.
 Bids for the additions to the Clarendon avenue school and the Roberts school will be opened on Wednesday, June T. and it is expected that number of con- tractors will have in bids for the build ing of the additions. The city will spend S25.0O0 and when the additions are com pleted they will accommodate 300 more pupils than the buildings at present will do.
 wedding which came as surprise to | the friends of the contracting parties was that of Miss Maud Glasgow and MT. c. R. Batson, which was solemnized tonight at I9 o'clock at the home of the bride 8 cousins. Mir and Mrs w. B. Vines, on Dartmouth avenue in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The reception rooms were prettily decorated in ferns, English ivy and pink and white | sweet peas while silver candelbra held burning tapers shaded in pink shades Ine bride, who is pretty brunettef pre- scented lovely picture in her bridal robe which WAS fashioned of white organdie and carrying a shower bouquet of pink and white sweet peas. The ring cere- mony was pronounced by the father of the groom, the Rev. A. B. Batson, of Wilkes station, on the North Bessemer car line. Immediately following the cere- | mony, Mir. and Mrs. Batson left for points | In the east. Mrs. Batson was gowned Tor travelling in a becoming coat suit of navy blue with hat and gloves en suite. MT Batson is a son of the Rev and Mrs. A. B. Batson, and a nephew of Sheriff T. J. Batson. Upon their return MT. and
 Mrs. Batson will make their home in Bes- | semer.