The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-12
bESSEMER NEWS


 ing out all night and greater part, of today the jury in the case of the state of Alabama vs. William Chambee was unable to agree. and mistrial was re- turned The hearing of the case consumed the entire day in the Bessemer city court yesterday and large snumber of wit nesses were examined. MT Chamblee was charged with the killing of Dick Elliott at Brighton on July 4, 1914 it being al- legged that the men had a quarrel over dog. At the conclusion of this case court adjourned for the week.
 The following suits have been filed in the Bessemer city court. Fred Eastman vs' the United States Cast Iron Pipe and foundry company for s500Oo damages for personal injuries received while in the employ of the defendant company: James Nichols vs. the Alabama Great Southern Iiailroad company for damages in the amount of s20oo for alleged personal in- juries; Fred Randle vs the Woodwa I'd Iron company for s2999 damages for al- legged personal injuries.
 James Durrett, S5 years of age, died this morning at 4:s0 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Cox, 1908 Nineteenth street, after a continued illness. Mir. Dur- rett was native of Tuscaloosa county, and volunteered in the war between the states in lS6l. and was wounded twice cnce in the jaw and once in the shoulder. lie IS survived by three sons and three daughters. The body was sent this aft frnOOn bN Iapnhs tn hot the funeral will be held tomorrow morn- ing at Il o'clock at Mount Zion church
 Dr. Frank Hecker of the United States agricultural department Is in Bessemer for the purpose of locating one of the county dlpplng vats, number of which are being built The material will be fur nished by the county, while the city has agreed to build the vat under the direc- ton of pr. Hecker. The vat was located at Second avenue and Tenth street, after several sites were inspected, as being the most central location to be found and it will be ready for use in about 10 days. Dr. Hecker stated that unless all people owning cattle had them dipped. there would be no chance to eradicate the tick Nats will also be located at Oak Grove. Short Creek and a number of other places in this county.
 Funeral services over the remains of Thomas D. Lewis who died early yes terday morning after long illness, were held this morning at 10 o'clock from the late residence, the services being con ducted by the Rev. l. F. Swallow pastor of the First Presbyterian church Inter- ment was at Elmwood cemetery The Bessemer lodge No. 721, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Myrtle Lin ton lodge No. l3o, Knights of Pythias, of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the services at the grave. The following served as pallbearers Active, pr. A. A. Persons, Dr. William Waldrop E. A. Dudley, Oscar Randle, George w. Harrison and George F.. Rutledge Hon. orary, J. A. Roberts, Bert Lytle, Dr. T. C. Donald, G. R. Hollingsworth, J. B. Moss Will Terry, Fleetwood Rice, Ernest Mil ton, John Harris, Cal Dabbs. J. R. Wal drop and Dr. J. C. Curry
 1.-The Suffragette's Convention" ths comedy which was presented tonight al the Feeders Baptist church, was suc cess in every way. A large crowd wit messed the performance, which created | more amusement than any show seen il this district in several months. The cas of characters was well selected aud each member deserves much praise. The pro ceeds will go to the Sunnyside Methodist church and the Reeders Baptist church. The funeral of Gill Griffin, who com mitted suicide yesterday morning shortly 1 before 6 o'clock at his home in 'chomp l sonville. by shooting himself in the fore | head, were held this afternoon from tn, i late residence, the services being con | ducted by the Rev. George Stoves. pastol of the First Methodist church. Interlnen was at Union cemetery. The Besseme lodge, No. 45S Ancient Free and Accepted l Masons of which the deceased vas
 member. had charge of the services at tn, cemetery. The pallbearers were as fol lows: w. G. Emmall. c. E. Hawkins, C H. Brown, w. w. Kennedy, l.. l.. Linl Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry compan.
 that the machinists could attend the flu neral of MT. Griffin. who was employed | at the local plant.
 l Cecil Mae Beck, the 2h-year-old grand ! daughter of J. T. McMeans, died thi | morning at the home of her grandfathe at Piney Woods after a short illness | Interment was made this afternoon a | Liberty cemetery.
 William E. Benns left this morning fo West Point, Ga., where he will oe mar | ried Monday to Miss Whitaker. 8, teacne in the high school of that place. NIT Benns has been in Bessemer for man, years and is well known architect MT and Mrs. Benns will arrive in Bessenie
 Wednesday and will make their nome ii
 this city.
 The many friends of Bryan Cowan wil
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