The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-03
POLITICS WARMING
UP IN BESSEMER
C. T. Cooke May Succeed
James Houston
CLASS is CONFIRMED
Everything in Readiness for Pythian
Convention-Dokeys to Hold
Big Ceremonial
Thursday

Bessemer, September 2.-(Special.)
Sensational things are being con-
tenplated in political circles if the
rumors that are afloat are correct. A
number of members of the new coun-
Gil, already nominated but to be elect
ed at the election in September, held
a caucus last night and selected c. I,
Cooke as clerk and city treasurer for
the next term, Mr.. Cooke having been
treasurer several years ago. 1t is also
stated that w. ]. Long, head of the
Long-Lewis Hardware company, has
offered his services to the city of Bes-
semer as mayor in an advisory capac-
ity for two years without pay If the
city would furnish the recorder. Much
interest is being manifested in the
meeting of the city council which will
be held Tuesday evening, as it is ex-
pected that some important matters
will be brought to light.
Right Rev Bishop c. M. Beckwith
was at Trinity Episcopal church last
night and at o'clock an interesting
sermon was preached, after which the
rte of confirmation was administered
to the following class: Miss Virginia
Williamson, Miss Hattie Coleman. Miss
Elizabeth Mitchell, Andrew c. Mitch
ell, Jr.. Tom Hall Mitchell. Henry c.
Rush, Walter l.. Rush, Stanton McCol-
lum and John M. Martin, Jr. The Rev.
N. C. Powell, who has been in charge
of the parish during the summer, pre-
scented the class Mr.. Powell will leave
next week for Virginia, where he will
resume his studies for the ministry.
Everything is in readiness for the
entertaining of the district convention
of the Third Pythian district, Knights
of Pythias, by Bessemer lodge No. $50,
Knights of Pythias, on September z,
and it is expected that a large num-
Der of delegates and visitors will be
in attendance. Following the conven-
ton Aladdin Temple No. 1913, Dramatic
Order of knights of Khorassan, Will
hold a big ceremonial session In this
city. A banquet will be enjoyed at 6
O'clock and at o'clock a parade will
take place and the ceremonial will be-
gin at o'clock. The affair promises
to be one of the largest and most en-
joyable of it's kind ever held in Bes-
semer.
The report that John F. Priest of
this city was killed on the gunboat
Castine at San Domingo, recently was
received by his relatives and friends in
Ressemer with sorrow. Mr.. Priest was
81 years of age and was the son of
John Priest of Jonesboro, he having re-
sided on Fourth avenue. lie enlisted
through the Birmingham recruiting Of
flee December 1. 1914, and was sent
from here to Norfolk for training, and
was later appointed apprentice seaman
on the Castine.
The banks of this city will be closed
Monday in celebration of Labor Day,
ana the postoffice will observe Sunday
hours. being open from a. m; to 10
a. m. Monday morning. and will then
close until o'clock Tuesday morning.
Special services will be held Sun
day afternoon at o'clock at the First
Baptist church for men and boys only,
at which time the Rev. James b. Lea
ell, who is conducting revival meet
ing at this church, will have as his
subject, "The Fatal Choice" All men
and boys in this district are invited.
The regular services will be held Sum
day evening and the public is invited
to be present.
A quiet home wedding was solemn
ICED tonight at the home of the bride
when Miss Esther S. Johnson and G..
r. Holland were married in the pres
erice Of number of relatives and
friends the ceremony being pronounced
bv the Rev. George Stoves, pastor OF
the First Methodist church. Miss John
son has lived in this district for a
number of years and was young
woman of charming personality which
has made for her many warm friends
and admirers. She is a graduate of the
Bessemer high school. The groom is a
young man of sterling qualities and
holds a responsible position with the
United States Cast Iron Pipe and
Foundry company.
Miss Laura Deshazo of Ketona was
the inspiration of a delightful affair
yesterday afternoon when her sister,
Mrs. Ed DeShazo, entertained few
friends in her honor. The house was
prettiiy decorated in golden glow and
ferns. which made pretty background
foy the players seated about the three
tables Score was kept by Mrs. De-
Shazo, while the first prize, vanity
box, was won by Miss Vertna Ran
dali: and the consolation, collar and
cuff set, fell to Miss May Shaw. Aft
ar the games an ice course was served
Those invited to meet Miss DeShazc
were: Miss Lillian Cahill, Miss Vertna
Randall, Miss Lizzie Scott, Miss Eileen
Scott, Miss May Shaw, Miss Bernice
THOMAS, Miss Kathleen Cahill. Miss
$500
Mrs. Perkins.
Mrs. Tom Benton entertained at q
spend the-day party yesterday in com
pliment to Miss Jennie We've Jacobs
OF Gloster, Miss. who is the guest OF
Mrs Lewis Carlisle. At the noon houi
q most tempting luncheon was served
to the following: Miss Jacobs. Mrs
Lewis Carlisle, Mrs. John Neal anf
little daughter
The regular monthly meeting OF the
limited Charities and the hospita
board will be held Monday Afternoon
Il 1 O'Clock at the home of the presi-
dent. Mrs. E. NJ owen on Fifth ave-
nuc. All members are urged to bf
p~esent.
Mrs. owen makes an appeal to the
public Of this city for old CLOTHING
a she has had so many calls FOL
clothes and is unable to supply same
4 n anyone has any clothing they woult
K HE to donate to the local organiza
ZION Mrs. owen would appreciate 1T i
they would call either Mrs. w. j. Ions
al herself and they will send for them
IA DIN r ETTER