The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
ANOTHER BURGLAR
 SHOT AT BESSEMER Negro Shot Last Friday Escapes From Hospital TEACHERS ELECTED Bessemer Lodge of Masons to Meet. Managers of Commissaries
 Leave for Chicago
TEACHERS ELECTED

z Bessemer, August .-(Special)-Burg- lars attempted to enter the home of Tom Crotwen on Dartmouth avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets and one of them was shot by MT. Crotwell. There were several men in the gang and while they attempted to enter side window of MT. Crotwells residence he heard the noise and immediately secured his gun and fired several times at the men. MT. Crotwell says there were five men in the gang, and that he shot one of them, the other four picking up the wounded man and rushing off with him. Police head quarters were notified this afternoon of the attempted burglary. and visited the scene where there was a quantity of blood just where the wounded man fell Robberies have been very frequent in Bessemer for the past few weeks and Friday night negro giving his name as Melvin Burford was shot by T. B. Berry of 715 Eighteenth street as he attempted to get into the window of MT. Berry's residence. The man was removed to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where he re- ceived treatment and sometime today he walked out of the hospital, and yet has not been apprehended. The man was shot just below the right shoulder.
 Sidney Suddeth, a negro, was arrested at Fossil last night by Detectives E. Ross and Houston or a charge of vio- lating the prohibition law On searching the premises of the negros home the of ficers found eight gallons of wildcat whisky hidden among the tomato bushes in the yard Loretta Pitts, a negro woman, and Will Marshall, negro, were arrested on charges of violating the pro- hibition law.
 The home of Mrs Tom Dawson was the scene of a pretty hospitality yes terday afternoon when merry crowd of little folk gathered, the occasion being the celebration of the fifth birthday of her little son, Billie Dawson. Various games were enjoyed and music was fur nished by Miss Monnie Vines and Miss Jc-t eu Fowler. Later in the afternoon a fruit and ice course was served. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Margaret Murphy. Eula Mae and Elsie Murphy, Eunice Peebles, Inez Johnson. Alne Johnson. Margaret Stewart, Willie Edna Tarr, Ora Thompson. Tommie Mae Daw- son, Arlie Dawson, Annie Mae Rockett Dana and Mae Clancy, Lillian Halfacre
 
 Earl Farley, David Robert Stretch, George Worthy, Edgar Farley, Miss Monnie Vines. Miss Jewell Fowler, Miss Ruby Fowler Miss Christine Johnson. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. c. L. Farley, and Mrs. J. A. Dawson. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by Miss Ozell Fowler, Miss Lou Vines and Miss Flora Vines.
 The managers of the various commits saries of the Woodward Iron company left today for Chicago, where they will attend the convention of commissary managers, which will be held in that city on August [. 8 and g. Those composing the party from this district were: J. R. Wilson, manager of the Dolomite store; MT. Nettleton of the furnace commissary. MT. Charles M. Ray of the ore stores MT. Crawford of the Mulga stores and MT. F. B. Bryan of the Songo store.
 Eszpssner chapter, No s1, Order of the Eastern Star, met in regular meeting last night with Mrs. Matilda Patton presiding. Mrs. Elizabeth Satler of Birmingham, grand secretary of Alabama and Mrs Minnie Gray of Brighton, worthy ma tron, were visitors. Plans were discussed for picnic which will be given in the near future. Tn following teachers have been elected to teach in the Brighton public schools for the 19l6-n session: H. H Sharpe su- l perintendent Miss Winifred Farr, Miss Lola Farr, Miss Willie Allen, Miss Mary Morrison, Miss Elizabeth Walker, Miss Louise Mccoy and Miss Mae Lovett The fall term will begin about September 20. Mrs. R. E. Bruce was delightful hostess yesterday when she entertained a number of friends at a spend the-day i party al her home on Bank street The day was most plenantly spent music be- ! ing an interesting diversion and at the noon hour a splendid luncheon was served. Those present were: Mrs. Edith Henry of Portsmouth, O.. Miss Helen Ellis of Cincinnati, Mrs. R. S. Bohannon and little daughter Gladys of Ensley Mrs B. c. Bruce of Forest station and Mrs R. E. Bruce and children. The four bands of the Woman's Mis- sionary union of the First Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon with the re- spective members of each Dand. Mrs. Frank Perkins died la st night at her home on Seventh avenue following a long illness. The deceased was well known in this city, where she had lived for many years. She is survived by her
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