The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
BESSEMER NEWS


 from aldermanic to commission form will meet Monday evening in the of flee of Dr. E. P Lacey, chairman, at s o'clock for the purpose of checking the different petitions and take such action as is deemed best to get the matter before the public It is learned from members of the committee that about 500 signatures have been secured and 1t Is thought that by Monday evening the petitions will have the requisite number of signers to call the proposed election.
 L. Williams and T. R. Rogers, ne- groes, were given hearing this morn ing on charge of violating the pro- hibition law before Judge I. A. Lewis. and the former was fined $50, including costs and 90 days extra on the streets of Bessemer, while the latter was fined $50.
 Levy Gipson and Henry Gamble, ne- groes, were fined $50 each on a charge of larceny The negroes are alleged Lee Moody and the Ling Tailoring company.
 At an early hour this morning the residence of David Trotter on Berkley avenue was entered by a thief and MT. 1rotter's watch was stolen from his vest pocket.
 Bicycle day" will be observed in Bessemer on February 29, at which time two bicycle races will be held, one for whites and one for blacks. The races will be on Nineteenth street from First to Fifth avenues, and the prizes will be donated by the merchants of this city. All wishing to participate in the contests are requested to call at the bicycle shop of J. W. Bryant and sign an entrance blank.
 Sergeant Instructor Haley, U. s. A., of Montgomery arrived in Bessemer to- day and will instruct the local mili- tary company on each Monday and Fri day nights during next month. A gen. eral order has been made by Capt. Lacey Edmundson changing the drill night from Thursday to Monday and Friday nights and this order will be effective tonight and until further mo- tice is given.
 l.. B. Bradley and Charles R. Kuchins, who are interested in the formation of machine gun company in this city, nave received application blanks from Adjt. Gen G. J. Hubbard at Montgomery and will start out immediately to secure the names of enough eligible men to complete the formation of the company.
 Little John Albert Colley proved de- lightful host yesterday afternoon when he entertained a number of his friends at the home of his parents on Berkley avenue, in celebration of his eighth birth day The guests were served refreshing punch upon their arrival and various games were enjoyed which included for tune telling by an old gypsy and don key contest, of which Master Louis Hos- ter received the prize.
 The horse and buggy belonging to Mrs D. O. Teasley which disappeared from in front of the High school au- ditorium last night, was found this aft ernoon by some children hitched in Carolina alley, near Short street. This afternoon Mrs. Teasley's young son met several children who took him where it was hitched. It is the opinion of the police that the horse was stolen and that the guilty party or parties had got ten afraid to keep the animal and brought it back to town.
 This afternoon $50 voters had regis tered with Assistant Tax Collector T. E. Primer in the office of the city clerk The books will open Saturday morning at o'clock and will remain open until 10 o'clock Saturday night so any one wishing to vote in the city election may secure his city registration.
 Mrs. George Schwartz was delight ful hostess this afternoon when she en- certain the members of the Feeders Forty two club and few guests at her attractive home at Feeders. The recep- tion rooms presented spring-Hke ap- pearance with their decorations of pink roses and ferns, which made pretty background. Score was kept on dainty hand painted cards, the work of the hostess. The first prize, a beautiful hand vase was won by Mrs. Cross, while the guests prize, also vase, went to Mrs A. D. Maddox. Two bride-elects, Miss Laura Ball and Miss Ruby Rags dale, were present Following the games a delicious salad and ice course was served.
 Coffee was served later in the den, which was artistically arranged in pink roses and ferns. Those present were Mrs. Mrs. Cross, Mrs. w. c. Stod- dard, Mrs. Baird, Mrs Duncan, Mrs. Jader, Mrs. A. D. Maddox, Mrs. J. E Milton, Mrs. Joe Crook, Mrs. Collie of Mrs. Lewis of Birming- ham, Mrs. George, McDowell, Mrs. Henry Miss Ruby Ragsdale, Miss Laura Ball, Miss Duncan. Miss Webber, Miss ONeal Miss Sloggett and others
 The George Washington idea was car ried out in the dining room. The central decoration of the table was a handsome cake upon which stood George Washing ton with his hatchet and a cherry tree. Eight red, white and blue candles lighted up the scene, as well as designating the age of the young host. Miniature hatch cts and cherries and flags were given as favors to the guests. Mrs. J. c. Alexan- der, Mrs. G. A. Stoves, Mrs. Milton Brook, Mrs. Will Wren and Miss Velma Bailey assisted Mrs. Colley in serving the little folk. Those present were: Eth elyn and Evelyn Milton, David and James DeJarnette, Marjorie and Kathryn Me Glathery, Louis Hoster III, Benjamin Hosey, Maggie Johnston, Margaret and Sarah Baty, John Henry West Ida Rags dale, Rose Mae Robinson, Mandy Kelso Elizabeth and Beatrice Ward Mary Belle Wilson. Mary Deason and A. w.. Deason, Jr.
 Mrs. Joe Crook of Helena is the guest of relatives and friends in Bessemer for few days.
 The many friends of w. H. Hoover will regret to learn that he continues quite i'll at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital fol- lowing an operation.
 Mrs. J. H. Farr has returned from Sterretts, where she was the guest of relatives and friends