The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-29
bESSEMER NEWS

DrN0EMtk NEW0 Ada Herbert Ethridge, wife of the late David Ethridge, died this morr- ing at 11:15 o'clock at her home, 1510 Second avenue, after long illness Mrs. Ethridge was 69 years of age and had lived in Bessemer 12 years, com ing here from Greenville, where she was reared. She was a woman of un- usual charm. which made her very popular in both social and religious circles. She is survived by two sons, George Ethridge, Herbert Ethridge and four daughters Miss Mary Eth ridge and Miss Jamie Ethridge of Washington, D. C., Miss Ruth Ethridee e Of Bessemer and Mrs. Gillian of Ma plesville.
 The funeral will take place tomor- row afternoon at o'clock from the late residence, 1510 Second avenue tn, services being conducted by the Rev l. O. Adams, former rector of Trinity Episcopal church. Interment will fol- low al Cedar Hill cemetery. The fol- lowing will act as pallbearers: Thomas T. Huey, Sam Huey, F. E. Wilson, Hugh McEniry. Grady Mims and George Raumgardner.
 Nathaniel Brown, a negro was given hearing this morning in recorder S court before Judge L A. Lewis on charge of assault with intent to mur- flo, l action of the grand jury under a $500 bend Brown, who has but one arm, shot his two children, ages and 5 years, respectively yesterday morning al his home at Sloss mines. The ob- 1ect of the shooting is not known, but enc child was shot in the back while u C otherfwas wounded in the back of the neck. They were trying to es- cape and were shot as they were run ming away from the house
 The construction work on the i'm provements being made at the local rlant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company is progressing rapidly, although several weeks will be required to complete It. The plant will be thoroughly mod ernized in every department and it will be one of the best equipped and most modern pipe concerns fin the world A large force of men from the Virginia Bridge company of Roanoke, Va, have been brought to Bessemer and are un- Ger the charge of Manager Jenkins, who will have charge of the construe- tion work.
 George D. Waller, Jr., the son of pr. and Mrs. George D. Waller while walking plank yesterday afternoon fell and sustained a fracture of the left arm above the wrist The injured r ember was immediately given med ical attention and while not serious 1t is very painful. little over year ago the boy lost an eye by being shot by an arrow from the bow of a com panon while they were playing In dians
 Sergeant Haley of the regular army will be in Bessemer all this week in structing Company D. Fourth regiment, Alabama National Guard. and prepar- ing the men for the encampment to be held in July. Every evening this week there will be drill and instruction and the whole company will be in at l. ndance at the armory.
 Much interest is being manifested in the marriage of Miss Myrtle Hayes ard MT. George Crotwell, which will be solemnized tomorrow night at tl e home of the brides parents. Mir. and Mrs. W. Fl. Hayes on Fairfax avenue !n the presence of number of rela- tves and friends. Both of the young people are well known in Bessemer, V here they have host of friends.
 Miss Virginia Williamson enter tained the members of the Rock club and number of guests this afternoon at her home on Arlington avenue. The color scheme. pink and white, was at tractively carried out in the decora- tions. cut flowers and ferns being used in profusion. The first prize was won hy Miss Willie J. Hollingsworth on a cut with Miss Marion Neal. Punch was dispensed during the afternoon by Miss Elise Robinson Miss Lois Faull and Miss Charlotte Robinson. After the games tempting refreshments in which the color motif was emphasized were served. Those enjoying this hospital ii were: Miss Mary Louise Thornton, Miss Ruth Nancleve. Miss Mamie Joe Re ed. Miss Willie J. Hollingsworth Mss Willie Lee Smith, Miss Vannie Studwic. Miss Imogene Maxwell. Miss Virginia Keith, Miss Lenora Batiste Mss Verna Laird. Miss Vernon Hayes Miss Katie Maddox Miss Lucille Lytle Miss Beulah Winters, Miss May Belle Mckinney, Miss Marion Neal, Miss Nell lie Adams Miss Rachael Ragsdale Miss Helen Rodenberg, Miss Ethel William I son and the hostess
 Mrs Jenkins left yesterday for Roa- | rcke Va, where she will be the guest oi relatives for several weeks. The many friends of w. H. Hayes will be pleased to learn that he has been removed from the Readers hos. pltal to his home where he Is doing nicely.
 Mrs. Carmichael continues quite ill a her home in Brighton
 Miss Agnes Roberts of Columbus. Ga. who has been the guest of Miss Iione Robbins. has gone to Brming- ham to visit relatives and friends for several days before returning to her ome.
 Miss Margaret Berry has returned from Greenville. where she has been the guest of relatives for the past month.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roy Cohen of Charles ton. S. C., are the guests of Mrs. Cohens mother. Mrs. E. H. Lopez. on Fifth avenue.
 Mrs. Harris continues quite i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emory