The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
BESSEMER NEWS


 Bessemer, June 29.-(Special) - Much progress is being made on the large order for cast iron pipe being made by the local plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company for shipment to South America. The order is for pipe all sizes varying from three inches in diameter to 36 inches and every piece is being carefully inspected before it is ac- cepted by representatives of large northern company. It is reported that the order is for at least 5000 tons of pipe. The order will require several months to fill and ship from Bessemer. The preliminary trial of c. s. Price, who is being held in the county jail in connec- tion with the murder of Blainey c. Bur nett, who was found early Saturday morning stabbed to death, has been set for Monday afternoon at o'clock before Judge Sam T. Huey in the inferior court in the Realty building.
 One of the prettiest affairs of the sea- son was that given this afternoon when Mill Lillian Kathleen Cahill entertained the member CTS of the Jollyette club and number of guests at the home of their parents on Third avenue. The reception rooms were attractively arranged for the asion, flags and bunting being em- ployed in the decorations while vases ot cut flowers added to the beauty of the scene. Four tables were used for the games of forty-two, score being Kept on dainty cards decorated in American flags and tied with red, white and blue ribbon, | bxy a a handsome collar, was won by Miss Ma l iorie Williams, while the second prize, a box of stationery, went to Miss Al1ne Curry Mrs. Joe Little won the guest $ prize, which was bathing cap, and the consolation fell to Miss Patsy Bennett In the diningroomn the national colors prevailed flags being used in every avail able nook Following the games, an elab- crate salad course was served The hos teses were assisted in their duties by their sister, Mrs. Frank Moffatt of Chi cago. Those present were: Miss Rosebud McWilliams, Miss Jim Counter, Miss Min nie Jackson, Miss Majorie Williams Miss Aline Curry, Miss Bernice Thomas, Miss May Shaw Miss Patsy Bennett, Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Miss Margaret Der ry, Mrs. C. R. Kuchins Mrs. Joe Little, Mrs Frank Moffatt and Miss Ethel Gillen.
 pr. George w. Patton has gone to Montgomery to take the Pasteur treat | ment he having been bitten by rabid COW he was treating few. days ago. The head of the animal was sent to the Pasteur Institute and the animal was said to have had rabies.
 Jim Johnson, a negro, was given hearing in recorders court this morning OF charge of violating the prohibit ton law, it being alleged that the man made several sales and at the time of the arrest had several half-pints on his person. He was given fine of $75 and 10 days extra on the street. The Independent baseball team defeated the fast nine from the Bessemer Rolling Mill this afternoon on the latters dia- mond at Sixth avenue and Twenty-fourth street by score of to 0. The Indepen- dent team Is composed of number of fast ball players in this city and they played an excellent game this afternoon admin istering the first defeat the Rolling Mill team has received this season.
 Denson pitched for the Independents and allowed only one hit, the Rolling Mill team securing this in the seventh in- ming. The battering for the game were: Independents Denson and Robinson; Rolling Mill Vines and Quarles, Inde- pendents secured runs, hits and two erros, while the Rolling Mill secured no runs, one hit and two errors.
 Evangelist J. w. Lay of Birmingham has commenced revival services at the Jonesboro Baptist church. services being held every day at Il o'clock and in the evening at o'clock.
 Dan Houston, a negro, was arrested today by the local sherff's office in con- nection with the shooting of John Cox at Raimund Saturday morning. Bessie Mackafee, negro woman. is being held on a warrant charging assault with in- tent to murder, and it is alleged that Houston gave her the gun with which the shooting was done
 J. D. Powell of this city will go to Montgomery Sunday to visit his son, Frank Powell, who is member of Com- pany D, Fourth infantry. Alabama Ns tonal Guard, and he will take with him 120 New Testaments which have been bought to be presented to the soldiers making ready to go to the Mexican border.
 William and John Goodwin, the sons of Tyler Goodwin of Montgomery are the guests of their uncle and aunt MT. and Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin.
 A. M. Spencer has returned from Troy where he spent his vacation with rel atives.
 s Mrs. P. H. Luttrell of Columbus, Ga, is the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs G. G. Neal
 Dr. c. A. Harris has returned from Roch- ester, Minn., where he has been talk ing course in surgery the past month.
 Mrs. E. P. Lacey has returned from a visit to relatives in Chattanooga
 Ben House will leave Saturday for At lanta, where he will spend his vaca- ton with relatives.
 Miss Stella Bruner of Selma is the guest of Miss Helen Wilson at Jones' boro
 W. H. Lewis and daughter. Mrs C. R. Kuchins. have returned from visit to St. Louis. IniunctiOn TS Deniad