The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer February 1O.-(special)-A
 large and enthusiastic audience greeted 1 Miss Mildred Rutherford historian gen 1 eral of the United Daughters of the Con- l federacy, on the occasion of her lecture at the high school auditorium this morn
 ing. Seated on the stage were Miss
 Rutherford, Mrs. E. l.. Huey. Mrs. W. D.
 Lanier, Mrs. w. A. Woolfork, Dr. A. A.
 Persons, Prof. W. l. Pittman. Dr. E. r. l Lacey, pr. R. P. McTyiere, T. P. Waller,
 Mrs. W. B. Rue Mrs. A. G. Echols ana 1 Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth. Dr. Persons ln-
 troduced the distinguished visitor, who
 held her audience enthralled for nearly two hours with her lecture on southern | history and literature. Following MISS | Rutherford's address short talks were | made by Dr. Lacey, Professor P1ttman 1 and Mrs. Woolfork. Dixie was rendered by
 Mrs. w. B. Rue and was received with applause, al was the song "The Bird or ! Divine Love- which was beautifully rem 1 dered by Mrs G. A. Ecno1s.
 l Miss Rutherford, Mrs. Woolfork and Mrs. B. L. Huey accompanied Mrs. w. C. Terry home, where a delightful luncheon was served.
 Perkins Jones. Carter Fortune and Will Watkins all negro trusties from the Brighton jail were arrested today py Detectives Childress and c. Ross on d charge of larceny. It appears that the men were sent to Bessemer by Chief or Police Dulaney of Brighton to get pack age from the Louisville and Nashville freight house While there the men stole a large box of tobacco, which was con signed to Musso Bros. The negroes Will be given a hearing before Judge LeWls tomorrow morning.
 A large and enthusiastic crowd of men gathered in the city courtroom last night to discuss preparedness. The meeting was presided over by George Ross. Short talks along the lines of preparedness were made by Prof. F. M McNeil, superintendent or education of Jefferson county; pr. George D. Waller Thomas T. Huey and George Ross A committee composed Of T. l. Huey, pr. George w. Patton, Professor McNeil were appointed to draft resolu- tions to be forwarded to the Alabama del- egation at Washington. urging them to aid President Wilson in his campaign of pre- paredness.
 The first marriage license issued in Bes- semer today by Herbert Ethridge, clerk of the probate court, was to Sullivan Haz- gard and Lucy Woods. The candidates qualifying today were: T. D. Pinner' candidate for assistant tax collector; James B. Houston, city clerk and treas urer; R. S. Moon, candidate for street su- perintendent J. Z Houston, candidate TOT night warden.
 The contract for the opening up of Caro- lima avenue between Twenty y-fourth and Thirty-second streets was awarded to w. F. Nolan by Mayor 1. A. Lewis and City Attorney George H. Bumgardner, and work will begin at once The approximate cost will be $2400.
 The home of Mr. and Mrs A. W. Dea- son on Berkley avenue was the scene of a lovely hospitality this evening when they entertained at reception in celebration of the fifteenth anniver- sary of their wedding. The door was opened for the guests by Willard Dea- son. while little Miss Mary Deason, in pretty white dress over pink, and A. w. Deason, Jr, in a dress suit, took the cards in the hall. The read and white tones prevailed in the decora- tions of the living room, huge vases of red and white carnations intermfxed with ferns and palms being used here and there, while hearts were suspended from the chandeliers and over the win dows. The guests were received by Arthur Goodwin, Miss Susie Fowler, MT and Mrs. George Ross, MT and Mrs. Rose Huey, Mrs. Beejach, George Rut- ledge and A. c. Mitchell. Mrs. Milton Brooks and Miss Leta Ozley served punch.
 The guests were received in the par Tor by MT. and Mrs. Deason, the latter wearing handsome gown of blue char mouse with lace trimmings; MT. and Mrs. D. W. Fowler, MT. and Mrs. H. H Fowler and MT. and Mrs. Grover Wren assisting. Miss Madrid Fowler, Cecil Deason, W. C. Baty, Jr., Mrs. Andy Lipscomb and W. c. Baty, ST. showed the guests into the dining room, where the pink and white tones prevailed. Hiss Nova Spencer presided over the coffee urn and Miss Jessie Huey poured tea They were assisted in serving plate luncheon by Mrs. Ada Patterson, Mrs. A. G. Goodwin, Mrs E. A. Good win, Miss Lena Terry and Miss Eline Moore Miss Maggie Murrah, Mrs. E.. c. Hines, Mrs. I. J. Roll. Miss Nettie Bailey and Miss Ruby Bailey served an ice course in the conservatory About 300 guests called during the evening and many were the congratulations and good wishes showered upon MT. and Mrs. Deason.
 George w. Lewis, 72 years of age. died yesterday at his home at Dolomite after short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was born in Wales, but has lived at Dolomite for the past 30 years,
 
 respected. He is survived by his widow. two stepchildren and a number of other relatives. The funeral took place this afternoon at o'clock from the Beth lehem church with Jacobs in charge
 The new firm of Edmundson & Randle Drug company will open up for business Friday morning on Nineteenth street be- tween Second and Third avenues. The building has been completely renovated and new electrical fixtures and fountain fixtures have been installed and is one of the handsomest drug stores in the city. The officers of the firm are Lacey Ed mundson president Andy Lipscomb, vice pr esident, and James Randle, secretary and treasurer
 Funeral services over the remains or J. w. Massey, 57 years of age, who died yesterday at the home of his brother near McCalla, were held this morning at Il O clock, the services being conducted by the Rev M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment fol- lowed at the Massey cemetery, with Huey & Mcconnell in charge. The deceased is survived by his wife and a number of other relatives
 Mrs Archie Smith and children have returned to their home in Key West Fla, after spending the holidays with MT. and Mrs. E. N. Parnell.
 L. E. Shaw of Montevallo was in Bes- semer today visiting friends.
 Miss Bertha Raedlein of St. Louis will arrive tomorrow to be the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Corrigan.
 L. B. Bradley is able to be up after a recent illness at his home on Fourth