The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-04

W. A. Simmons and Will Terry; ceme- tery, w. A. Simmons, B. H. Tillman and J. NJ. Lowery; park commissioner, w.. W. Hollingsworth. There being no fur ther business the meeting adjourned until Friday night.
 The newly elected officials of the town of Lipscomb were installed last night at the city hall at Lipscomb and were sworn in by Attorney Fred Ross as fol- lows: W. E. Brown, mayor; Charles Da- wis. c. H. Smith. w. A. Durham, J. T. Ross and S. A. Hosey, aldermen. The retiring offceres were: Will Woods mayor; Will Whitten, J. J. Goode and w. A. Dunham. who was reelected.
 The Bessemer city court was engaged today with the hearing of the case of Clursey Thomas. administratrix, versus the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The plaintiff was represented by Goodwin & Ross, while Tillman, Bradley & Morrow of Birmingham represented the defend ant company. A large number of wit Hesses have been examined and it is ex- pected that the case will go to the jury tomorrow morning.
 About l o'clock this morning the local fire department made a run to the fur mace quarters of the Tennessee Coal,
 
 on the roof of one of the houses had gained considerable headways The house and contents were destroyed and the damage is estimated at about $500. The good work of the firemen kept the adjoin- ing houses from igniting.
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. F. S. Rust were held this after noon at the First Presbyterian church. the services being conducted by the pastor. the Rev. I. F. Swallow. Inter- ment followed at Elmwood cemetery with Huey and Mcconnell in charge The following gentlemen acted as pall- bearers: Active, w. H. Spencer, w. H. Pattie. J. A. Bell, Lawrence Penning- ton, Harry Knight. Mat Looney. Hon. orary, T. R. Copeland, l. A. Lewis, T. T. Huey John M. Martin. W. L. Schwartz, E. R. Fountain. G. W. Smith, E. L. McAllister. c. K. Clayton. c. w. Foster. M c. Lett, L. c. Fins. Joe Thompson, J. D. Ball, J. W. Whatley and F. S. Paul
 Mrs. Rust has lived in Bessemer for the past 15 years. having come to this city from Tracy. Tenn. She was well known and possessed gracious man ner. which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. For the past two years she has been in bad health and went to Glenwood Springs, Col, several weeks ago to visit her son in hopes of regaining her health. She was accompanied on her trip by her daughter. Miss Margaret Rust Interest is being manifested in the series of services being held thies week at the First Presbyterian church. The Rev. John Miller of Wylam preached an exceptionally strong sermon last night and at 7:3o o'clock every evening this week services will be held. The public is cordially invited.
 The following officers were elected at a meeting of the congregation of Temple Beth-El for the current year: Sam Trick. president Sol Kartus, vice president; Joe Weinstein. secretary; Sam Lefkovits, treasurer: A. H. Hein- berg, Jacob Strauss and I. Rosen, trus- tees; A. Heinberg superintendent oi the Sunday school; Mrs. E. H. Lopez Mrs. A. Heinberg. Mrs. Sam Erlick Mrs. Sol Kartus and Mrs. Jacob Strauss trustees of the Sunday school. The regular meetings of the congregation will be the second Sunday in each month at 2:30 o'clock A. Heinberg was appointed reader for the congregation ] There will be a special meeting oi l Bessemer lodge No. 45S, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons Wednesday nigh, at the hall on Twentieth street and al l members are urged to be present as 1 there will be work.