The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
bESSEMER NEWS

it, and before long candidates will be in the field. Already Judge William Jackson has announced that he would be candidate for judge of the Bes- semer city court. and 1t is expected that Judge J. c. B. Gwin, who defeated Judge Jackson five years ago by a small majority, will be eandidte to succeed himself. In all prob ability the race will be a lively one As yet there is no announced opposition to Clerk of the City Court Rose Huey or Solicitor Ben c. Perry, although 1t is expected that there will be other candidates for these positions.
 Work on the construction of the four brick stores being erected on the cor ner of Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street for ]. c. Curry Is progressing rapidly, and already tho walls are about l2 feet high. These store will be 25 feet front and when completed will add greatly to the appearance of that part of town.
 verdict for the defendant company was returned today in the Bessemer city court in the case of Robert Kirk land vs. the Woodward Iron company. The plaintiff was seeking damages for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the defendant company A large number of witnesses were examined and much interest was manifested in the case. After finish ing this case court adjourned for the week.
 The commencement exercises of tho Grove School of Music, which were held tonight at the high school auditorium kSxr and annrAcia- tive audience. Diplomas were awarded to Miss Willie Elizabeth Eastis and Miss Oracle Ethel Kennedy, who had completed the course of instruction The two charm ing young women, assisted by Mrs An nie Glenn Grove, Miss Sarah Mallam
 Cooper Lavley and Ray Moore, pre- sented one of the best programmes ever heard In this city. The numbers given | by Miss Eastis and Miss Kennedy were received with thunderous applause, and several encores were called for. Mir. Moore and MT IAwley rendered sew eral vocal selections with Miss Sarah Mallam of Birmingham as accompan- list, and several encores were necessary to quiet the crowd. The diplomas were presented by Mrs. Grove. who is the head of the Grove schoool
 Funeral services over the remains ok Virgil Franklin, 22 years of age, who died yesterday from injuries received when he was thrown from a mule as he was going to work Monday, were held this afternoon, interment being made at Hurd Shoals. The young man had many friends who will regret to learn of his sudden demise.
 Mrs. Levina C. Gentry. 62 years of age, died yesterday at her home near Fanny hill The deceased had lived in the vi- cinity of Tannyhill for many years, and she was well known and highly esteemed
 by all who knew her. She is survived by several children as we'll as other rel atives in this district. The funeral took place this afternoon. interment being made at the Bucksviie cemetery with Jacobs in charge. The baseball team of tho Bessemer Rolling mill will meet the Red Moun- tain team of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company league tomorrow afternoon on the rolling mill diamond. on Fifth avenue and Twenty-fourth street. The mill boys have not lost a
 game this ason, and although the moun-
 tain boys haven't won a game, the team
 has been strengthened and a close con-
 test is expected.
 The little folk of this city continue to
 
 afternoon to attend the storytelling hour which is held under the auspices of the
 Besserner Culture club. Miss Lucille Wick CTS will be the story teller for tomor- row and the children of this city have q treat in store for them The hour is { o'clock and all children are invited to at. tend.
 The Rev. R. L. Jordan of Midway win , occupy the pulpit at the Brighton Rap tist church Sunday morning Dr. Waiter Carter of Kansas City will be unable to fill his appointment as has been announced for Sunday.
 The Young Peoples Progressive Bible class No 5 of the Red Mountain Bap- tist Sunday schoool. held an interesting class meeting last night at the home of MT. and Mrs George W. Mason. An instructive talk was made by Superin- tendent Watson, who had as his sub feet "Organised Class Work" The reru- lar work of orga nising the class was completed, after which tempting re- treatments were served. Those present were Miss Hattie Mason, Miss Ella Knowles. Miss Vera Knowlss. Miss An nie Hulsey. Miss Virdie Parker, Miss Louis Hulsey, Miss Ollie Good win. Nfiss Sarah Wells. Mics Mamie Grimes Her
 man Watson, A. R. Cline. Ollie Parker Archfe Parker. L.f B. Gunnells, c. paP- sons, Frank Tramel. Arthur Curl, Tom
 Oats MT. and Mrs. c. Anderson, MT. and
 Mrs. John Hawking. Mir. and Mrs. Ma
 son. Mitchell Mason. Harry Parker and Grandma Parker
 l Lucille spangler the little daughter
 of Mr. and Mrs E A. apanoler, is very
 Ill at the home of her parents on Pifth avenue.
 1 The many friends of T. D. Lewis will
 regret to learn that he 10 It st. Vincent .
 hospital where he underwent an opera : ton.
 pr, and Mrs Sam F. Mc0rsw of shsl-
 byville, Tenn. are the guests of MT. and
 Mrs, W. D. LAnier on Derkley avenue.
 Miss Lenoa Read has returned to her I home in Remiap. after . visit of several
 weeks with her cousin. Miss EstsliA Dii Iapd at Jonesboro.
 Psrcy Husy left tonight for points In
 Mississippi whore he goes on . busi- ness trip.
 1 Mrs. Annie Forman has returned to
 her home at Kimbrsl, after . delight ful visit with friendp in Jenesboro. Frank Ridout of Birmingham was in Besssmer on business yestsrday.