The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
BESSEMER NEWS

l from the Bessemer cotton seed oil mill He was placed in the city jail and will
 be given a hearing before Judge l. A. Lewis in recorders court Monday morn ing. On several different occasions the | cotton seed oil mill has been entered and belting stolen, but no trace of the stolen property has been found
 In the Bessemer city court Monday morning another jury civil docket will be taken up with Judge J. c. B. Gwin presiding. The most important case set for hearing during the week is that of Clursey Thomas. administrative, vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, for the death of her husband, who was killed at Feeders.
 E. N. Hamill of Birmingham will speak at the Princess theatre Sunday afternoon at o'clock and will have as his subject on this occasion, "Lifes Victories These meetings are creating much interest among the men of Bessemer, and are largely attended, They are held under the auspices of the Young Mems Chris ton association of Birmingham, and the public is invited to be present.
 pr. w. F. Yarbough, secretary of the missionary board of the Baptist church of Alabama will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday morning at Il O clock. pr. Marlborough is the new secre- tary, and this will make his second ad- dress, the first having been delivered at his church at Anniston last Sunday. He is an interesting tallIer and all members are requested to be present.
 MT and Mrs J. A. Kidd announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ruby Esther, to MT. Rob- ert Jackson Houghton, the date of the wedding to be announced later. Both of the young people are well known at Brighton, where they have lived for years and are very popular.
 The Rev l. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will preach at Il o'clock d. m. and at 7:30 clock D. nl., taking for his morning theme, "A Little While" and for the evening, True Saw ing" Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock a. m. Junior Christian Endeavor at o'clock, and Senior Christian at 5:30 o'clock. The public is invited to be present.
 Bessemer chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, held an enthusiastic meeting last night in the Masonic hall, at which time the following officers were installed: Mrs. Matilda Patton, worthy matron; Jeff Carle, worthy patron; Miss Hattie Tubb, secretary Mrs. Josie Nolen, treasurer; Mrs. Emma Fountain conductress; Mrs. Emma Goodhue, associate conductress; Mrs. Ray Goldberg, associate matron; Mrs. Amy Carle, organist; grand matron Mrs. Coins of Montgomery; past grand matron. Mrs. Dean of Decatur, and the grand secretary of the state, Mrs. Salter of West End, and H. Clanton Miller of Birmingham were present
 Mrs. Walter Unzicker entertained the members of the Auction Bridge club this afternoon at her home at Feeders. Carna- tions and ferns were employed in the decorations of the reception rooms, three tables being used for the games. Mrs. O. R. Troje won the first prize, while Mrs. Gerald DobbS won the second prize, both being silk hose. At the conclusion of the games the guests were ushered into the dining room, which was artistical- ly arranged in blue and white. Mrs. J. S. Winters presided over the chafing dish, while Mrs. A. c. Mitchcsl poured coffee. Those present were: Mrs. w. T. Warlick, Mrs. Cora Handy, Mrs. J. w. Carter, Mrs. J. s. Winters, Mrs. J. c. Berry, Mrs. c. F. Rodenberg, Mrs. w. D. Taylor, Mrs. Gerald Dobbs, Mrs. R. G. Echols, Mrs. Lawrence Gardner, Mrs. s. B. Grout. Mrs. James Houston, Mrs. A. c. Mitchell, Mrs. l.. D. McCollum, Mrs. o. R. Troje, and Mrs Lay; Mrs. J. s. Scott Mrs. George Mohns, Mrs. Cross and Miss Vir- ginia Robinson.
 Little Miss Sadie and Miss Katie Ling entertained the B. I. T. Rock club this afternoon at the home of their parents, MT. and Mrs. l.. E. Ling, on Sixth ave- nue. The reception rooms were attrac- lively decorated in the red and green tones, and three tables were used for the games. Score was kept by Mrs. Ling. At the conclusion of the games an ice course was served to Neal Johnson, Laura Johnson, Gertrude Strauss, Bernice Er- lick, Erin Hatcher, RoWena Drury, Alfa Nolan, Vivian Crawford, Willie Mae Crawford, Laura Kirkpatrick, Helen Veitch.
 One of the most delightful social af- fairs of the season was that given last night by the young men of Mrs. G. G. Neals Sunday school class in honor of the young ladies at the attractive home of Herbert and Lewis Milton on Airing ton avenue. The reception rooms were thrown open and were artistically ar ranged for the occasion in ferns and cut flowers Forty-two and rock were played during the evening, 12 tables being used for the games. Score was kept on dainty tally cards by Miss Doris Lewis, Miss Orlean Randle, Miss Margaret Randle and Miss Ethel Milton. After a series of games splendid musical programme was rendered, several selections being rem dered by D. c. Davis Hode Eastman, Lewis Milton, Miss Irene Jenkins, while quartet composed of Bruce Majors, Dr. Wood Price, Lewis Milton and Hode East ham gave several selections which were greatly enjoyed. A delicious salad and ice course was served, Mrs. Milton being assisted by Mrs. Oscar Rande. Among those present were: Miss Elizabeth Tip ton, Miss Sadie Sturdivant, Miss Ethel Ragsdale, Miss Frances Coburn, Miss Nettie Bailey, Miss Edna Allison, Miss Jessie Williams, Miss Sadie ShrygIey Miss Elizabeth Phelps, Miss Mallie Downing, Miss Ethel Gillen, Miss Irene Jenkins, Miss Elise Robinson, Miss Ruby Bailey, Miss Virginia Robinson, Miss Jeffie Moore, Miss Verda Moore, Miss Grace Judson, Miss Ruby Ragsdale, Miss Annie Archer Miss Irene Robins, Miss Lucia Bruns, Miss Verna Thomas, Miss Leila Kate Poynor, Miss Mae Lacey, Miss Elizabeth Mcdonald, Miss Nova Spen- cer, Miss Sheridan, Miss Marie Moore Mrs. Graves, Miss Alice VandeVoort. Miss Bessie LOVett, pr. Blades, Walter