The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
BESSEMER NEWS

Ressemer. February 1S.- (Special) Az a result of pistol duel this after noon at the Feeders camp of the Ten-
 nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company near Moores spring, Mary Tarran1 d negro woman, is dead, and Jap Iarfahu
 her brother in Jaw, is badly wounoeo' Just how the trouble started IS not
 known, but according to statements the woman drew a gun and fired, shoot- ing the man twice while he fired at her four times. each bullet taking CT feet. Deputy Coroner Arthur Jacops' was called and the dead woman re- moved to his undertaking establish
 ment, pending an investigation. .tS
 Parsons, special officer for the Ien-
 nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad conn
 pany, and Detective c. Ross, arrested
 the man and he was taken 10 the
 Feeders hospital, where his wounds
 were dressed and he was later removed
 to the city Jail and a charge of mur
 der lodged against him.
 Jones McLendon, 7S years of age died early this morning at the home or hls son, Jap McLendon, about seven miles southeast or beSS6IltT, dlLCl e AOAiS III ness, The deceased was well known and highly respected in this district, where he had lived for many years. He is usrvived by three choldren, Jap McLendon, with whom he made his home: Luther McLendon and Miss Ella McLendon. The funeral will take place Monday at 12 o'clock from the resi- dence, the services being conducted by the Rev " s. Gable. Interment will follow at the Harrington ceme- tery with Jacobs in charge.
 The basketball team of the Bessemer |. High school will go to Talladega Fri day, where they will play the aggre- gation of the Talladega High school on their court The local five is prac- ] ticing hard for the contest and Coach Kuchins and Assistant Coach Collier will meet the boys at the skating rink at Jonesboro every afternoon this week l to put the team in first-cless condition A return game win be scheduled with Talladega as well as number or other 1 games. The girls basketball team vii ! meet the five from Anniston Higf l school on Friday evening, February 2' and basketball fans are looking for ward with much interest to the contest 1 large crowd gathered at the Prln- 1 cess theatre this afternoon to attenc | the memorial services for Miss Frances 1 E. Willard, at which time splendlc I programme was rendered. Several read 1 ings were given by Miss Lucille Wick. | CTS. Excellent readings were given bJ Mrs. F. B. Hill and Mrs. M. F. Key
 holds. The different pastors of this city made short talks.
 I One of the most unique affairs tc ] take place in Bessemer will be that giver l by the Sunday school class of Mrs. An I nie Glenn Crowe, of the First Methodist | church in the Sunday school rooms l Monday evening An excellent musical I programme will be rendered while sev' | eral readings will be given. Games fortune telling and many interestins l features will be enjoyed The public is invited to be present.
 Everything is in readiness for th' Valentine leap year dance which will bs given Monday evening in the armor, hall by the young ladies in compliment to their young men friends. The bal has been attractively decorated ant music will be furnished by stringet orchestra. A large number of visitins girls will be present and the affai promises to be most delightful.
 | r,-o c~ec, Q raoro was ar~es+ed las might by Detectives Ross and Goodwin and Special Officer Maddox. and is want
 ed in Greensboro on charge of skippin This bond. The man was placed In tn
 city jail and Greensboro authorities nc
 tifed.
 The Bessemer city court will conven
 Monday morning, at which time 1ur
 civil docket will be taken uo and IS a follows: ]. D. Gillespy vs F.. A. Little
 John Asllworth vs. the Birmingham Raj