The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-15
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer November 14.-(Special) ) Bill Davis negro was arrested this afternoon by Detectives A. b Mad dox, F. Ross and J. c. Goodwin on q. charge of violating the prohibition law. It IS alleged that the man was selling whisky in Coca-Cola bottles at 50 cents per bottle on Twenty-second street between Second and Third ave nues. The officers state they saw the man make a sale after which they ar rested him and placed him in the city jail He will be given a hearing in recorders court Monday morning.
 A large crowd of members and friends gathered at the First Presby- terian church this afternoon to attend the celebration of the fifth anniver- sary Of the organization of the Indus- trial Mems Bible class. The meeting was opened by song by the quartet after which prayer was pronounced by the Rev. I. F. Swallow. Andrew c. Mitchell then introduced Judge William F. Fort, the speaker of the afternoon, in @ few well chosen and complimentary remarks. Judge Fort gave an excellent as we'll as interest ing and instructive talk, using as his subject, Christian Citizenship" c. L. Odell, the teacher of the class, made a splendid talk on "The Spirit of the Class This was followed by short talks by M. H. Fleishman, Sam Reed and several others.
 Despite the indictment weather to- night good crowd gathered at the church to attend the splendid song service which was rendered by the cholr. Several selections were rem dered by a male quartet. while an or gan solo was given by Miss Nelle Neal and Miss Irene Jenkins, and Neal and Miss Irene Jenkins and number of anthems were given by the choir. Mrs Echols rendered vocal solo and Mrs. T. J. Johnson rendered an crgan solo. The programme as a whole vas splendid and was greatly enjoyed.
 One of the most interesting meet in8s held in this city in some time was that held at the First Baptist church this afternoon when Dr. J. T. Henderson of Chattanooga made an in teresting talk on ',rhe Business Side of Church Life" Dr. Henderson is sec :. iNtdiE ci tHS lay men $ WOfk or the southern Baptist convention and is recognized as one of the most elo- quent speakers in the Baptist conven- tion. The speaker was introduced by the pastor, the Rev. M K. Thornton. This morning pr. Henderson filled the pulpit at the Baptist church at both services today.
 Mrs. Macie Wilson, who has had charge of the stenographic department of the BessemtN, Business college, has resigned her position with the school on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Wilson's mother suf- fered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago and she was called home. Miss Ella Bankston will take the place va cated by Mrs. Wilson. She comes to Eessemer highly recommended
 MT. and Mrs. J. o. BoylSin entertained a large number of friends last night at their home on Fourth avenue. Numerous games were enjoyed, after which tempt ing refreshments were served
 The Bessemer dancing class will be reorganized Tuesday evening in the hall in the Realty building, Third ave- nue. Professor and Mrs. H. c. Miles will have charge The chaperons for the occasion will be MT and Mrs. Lee Moody, MT. and Mrs c. E. Abbott. Dr. and Mrs. T. I. Conwell, MT. and Mrs. w. P. Golson and many others.
 Mir. and Mrs. P. M. Mathews are the guests of relatives and friends in Hanceville.
 Mrs. E. IL. Huey has as her guest for the weekend Miss Alice Gillespie of Birmingham.
 Mrs. George Ethridge will leave in a few da:s for Greenville, where she will be the guest of relatives.
 Dr. and Mrs. F. w McNiel have as their guest for the weekend O. R. OK ford of Marion.
 George Murrah and Joe Bumby will return to Auburn Monday, where they will resume their studies.
 Percy Smith will return to Auburn tomorrow after spending the week end with relatives and friends.
 Arnold Glover of Birmingham visited friends in Bessemer today.
 James Cahill of Edgewater spent the week -end with his family in Bessemer.
 Mrs. Mary Boshwitz has returned to Birmingham after spending few days with her parents.
 Bryan Whitfield of Demopolis visited friends in Bessemer for the week. end.
 
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