The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-08
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, August ial)-Fursiars continue to visit the residents Of Bes- semer, it is alleged, and whilS num- Der of attempts to rob werf reported last night, in the majority [, cases IL was reported the would-be robbers were frightened away. The hone of s. F. Keith on Nineteenth street between Ari- ington and Berkley avenuef was entered and $165O was stolen. Several other at tempts to enter homes were reported, but nothing of value was missed.
 The Young Mems Bble class of the Jonesboro Baptist chufch met yesterday with their teacher. Mrs. J. E. Wilson. Plans were discussed for meeting at the school auditorium on August IA, when the election of officers will be held. A splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion and the following have been nominated: For president, Fred Bryant and Thompson McRae; secretary and treasurer, Fred Gables and c. c. Stone; chairman of advertising committee, R. A. Williams and Joe Wilson, chair man of social committee, Walter Roberts and Joe Britain; chairman of the mem bership committee. Whildon Breen and Clifton Clodus. Following the election Mrs. Wilson, the teacher. will present pennants to the winners.
 The Eighth avenue baseball team will meet the team of the Sloss playground on the latter's diamond on Dartmouth avenue Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. and the public is invited to attend.
 The Bessemer Chapter No. 110, Royal Arch Masons, will meet Tuesday evening at the hall on Twentieth street, at which time there will be work in the mark mas
 Bands No. 1 and No. 2 of the Wom- ans Missionary union held a regular meeting this afternoon at the church, at which time the lesson was taken from the study "The Kings High way" Mrs. E. N. Parnell was the leader, and several interesting talks were made by the members
 The Young women's auxiliary of the First Baptist church held it's regular meeting this afternoon at the church. Miss Grace Kennedy was leader
 The Home Missionary society of the Jonesboro Methodist church was de- lightfully entertained this afternoon by Mrs. E. A. Dudley. A short business session also was held. During the aft ernoon refreshments were served, the punchbowl being presided over by Miss Thelma Dudley. Those present were: Mrs Lucy Armstrong, Mrs. J. W. Mo Grew, Mrs J. K Norwood, Mrs. Wilkes McCorkle Mrs Mary Patterson, Mrs. B. H. Saunders, Mrs. Charlie Briggs, Mrs John Hancock, Mrs. Dearman. Kof ord Miss Thelma Dudley and the hostess.
 Eugene Tolliver and Charlie Huff, negro boys, were arrested this after noon by Officer Parsons and Detec- tives Ross and Goodwin on charge of larceny. It is alleged that the boys were in MT. Parsons barn in the rear of his residence on Exter avenue stealing sacks. They were placed in the city jail and will be given a hear ing before Judge Murphy of the juve- nile court Friday afternoon.
 Dave Jenkins, negro, was arrested by Officers Maddox and Ross on charge of larceny, it being alleged that the man stole a large quantity of brass and iron He will be given hearing in recorders court Tuesday morning.
 The many friends of Mrs. Henry Morton will regret to learn that she underwent an operation at the Eliza beth Duncan hospital.
 Mrs. R. R. Whitehead and daughter Miss Ruth, of Waco, Tex, are the guests of Mrs. J. Y. Coburn and family
 The Rev. M. K. Thornton and son Edward Thornton, and Edward Hous- ton left today for Sylvan, where MT Thornton will conduct meeting. Miss Lila Mae Moorer will leave Thursday for points in Texas, where she will be the guest of relatives foI two weeks.
 Miss Katie Ward has as her guest Miss Louise Nicholson of Collinsville. Mrs. E. A. Dudley and daughter, Miss Thelma Dudley, will leave this week for a visit to relatives in south Ala bama
 Miss Berney Gillen is able to be out after a recent illness at her home or Seventh avenue.
 Fred Ross has gone to Pensacoia l Fla, where he will spend week. |