The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
BESSEMER NEWS

1 Bessemer, March Especial. )-Some- | time last night safe blowers entered the bicycle shop of the Perkins Bicycle con-
 pany and pistols, jewelry and other goods to the amount of $150 were stolen
 Entrance was gained by boring a hole in the back door and lifting the iron bar l from across the door. On entering the store an attempt was made to open the safe by using picks and chisels but the robbers only succeeded in opening the outside door. It is thought that the men dolng the work must have been anna
 teurs as they were unable to open the inside door of the safe in which the
 most valuable contents were stored. The robbery was not discovered until this morning when the store was opened l The ore mines of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company at Readers are working with a full force while a stocking shift is at work at night getting out ore for future use When working on full time the mines em- ploy nearly a thousand men, The citi- zens of Bessemer are very cheerful over the announcement, as this is the first intimation that mining conditions in this district are improving.
 At an early hour this morning the house belonging to B. l. Allinder. on Fairfax avenue and Sixteenth street. occupied by Cliff Penn and family. was totally destroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is not known, but when it was discovered hi and MT. Penn and his family barely succeeded in escaping in their night clothes. The house and all of the house. hold furnishings were completely de- stroyed. Insurance on both the house and furniture was carried.
 The little 4-year-old son of Mrs. Will liam Armstrong, who lives near Hope well church, was kicked by horse yesterday and was badly injured It is stated that the child was playing in front of the house when he came near the animal and was kicked in the head
 The basketball team of the Besse- mer high school will meet the Birming- ham Young Mems Christian association senior quintet tomorrow night at the Jonesboro skating rink. Coach Gordan sparks IS putting the local aggregation through some hard practice preparing Tor the game, and Capt. Frank Scott s confident that the Bessemer boys will put up one of the hardest battles seen on the local court this season. The Rir- mingham team is in excellent condition and is one of the strongest to meet the high school five this year.
 Tn the Bessemer city court today a consent judgment in the amount of soo was returned in the case of Mary King ys the Southern Railway com pany. In the case of Nancy Banks vs the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company a verdict was returned for s2oO The plaintiff was seeking damages for alleged personal injuries After this case was completed court adjourned for the week.
 The Bessemer Equal Suffrage associa- uoh Will meet in regular session to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the public library and all members and an one interested in this work are urof ii to be present. The meeting will be pre- sided over by the president Mrs. Kate Jones.
 An attractive feature last night at the high school auditoriun was the Annie Glenn Grove. The ''Valss de Con cert recently composed by Mrs. Grove, was greatly enjoyed by the au dience as well as the other selections rendered.
 Deputy Sheriff Monroe F. Parker yes teraay arrested Augustus Smith, negro, on warrant charging assault with in- tent to murder on the person of Tom Brown, negro. It is alleged that Smith struck Brown on the head with a ham, mer, seriously injuring him. Walter Henderson and Jeff Sutton, colored, were also arrested by Deputy Parker on war rants charging burglary and grand lar ceny.
 Circle No. of the Pastors Uelners of the First Methodist church will observe rag Day tomorrow and girls and young matrons will be on the street corners to tag all day The proceeds will go to the organ fund of the church.
 The women of the Eastern Star gave a delightful silver tea tonight from S to 10 o'clock in the Masonic hall on Twentieth street, slDetween Second and Third avenues. The hal. was elaboratelv decorated in ferns, potted plants and cut flowers. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and hints were served. During the evening splen- did musical programme was rendered while number of readings were given and several talks were made
 Mrs. Bob McArthur and daughter, Mrs Archer, of Meridian, are the guests of relatives and friends
 Mrs w. E. Surratt is reported to be doing nicely after an operation at the Prince infirmary in Birmingham
 Jacob Marks has returned from a two weeks visit to relatives in Chattanooga, Atlanta and Gadsden.
 Judge $. J. Tillman continues critically ill at his home on Fourth avenue.
 Mrs. Dave Kennedy and little son have returned from a visit to relatives in South Carolina, having been called home by the serious illness of her father.
 R. F. Waldrop, one of the oldest and best known citizens in this district, is seriously ill at his home in Hueytown
 William M. Christian, Jr., the little son of MT. and Mrs. w M. Christian, is