The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-30
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. October 29-(SpeciaL)-T pany on Second avenue and Twenty-first street was damaged by fire this morning, the origin of which is unknown The fire was discovered by Patroman Thomas, who immediately turned in the alarm. The fire department answered the call and within a fw minutes had the fire under control. The sprinkler system recently installed at the suggestion of Chief J. l. Reeder of the local fire department, worked splendidly. Owing to the eff. ciency of the sprinkler in the store the loss was confined to the office, and the damage is estimated at about $200.
 The Bell-Rogers Produce company has purchased a lot fronting First avenue for the purpose of erecting a handsome new wholesale house. It is stated that other wholesale houses are looking for locations in that neighborhood since the Alabama Great Southern Railroad com pany has determined to erect a new freight depot at that point. The lot pur- chased by the Bell-Rogers Produce com pany is 25X140 feet, and they will erect a two-story building of either brick or concrete.
 
 fore Judge of Probate J. P. Stiles, and will be a candidate for reelection as pres 1dent of the Bessemer city council to sue ceed himself. So far MT. Ross is the only candidate to announce for the place, but it is stated that Dave Powell will also enter the race for the position.
 Mrs. J. H. Johnson, one of the most widely known and generally loved women in this section, died yesterday afternoon at her home on West Highlands, fol- lowing a longsillness. Mrs. Johnson, was 5l years of age, and is survived by her husband; seven children Wheeler John son, Miss Beulah Johnson, Forest John son, Edwin Johnson, John Johnson. Frank Johnson and Miss Annie Johnson; seven step-chlldren, a mother, four sis ters and one brother, most of whom re- side near this city. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Walnut Grove Methodist church, serv- ices being conducted by the Rev. w. O. Horton, pastor of the Brighton Methodist church 1nterment will be made in the Walnut Grove cemetery, with Jacobs in charge.
 wedding. which came as surprise to the many friends of the contracting par ties, was that of Miss Tera Marks and MT. T. Jeff Hosey which was solemnized last night at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. M k. Marks, on Fourth avenue, in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The ceremony was pronounced by the Rev. MT. Aber- nathy, pastor of the McCalla Methodist church. Miss Marks was reared in Bes- semer and for several years has been teaching in the city schools. MT. Hosey is we'll known in this city, and holds a position with the Tennessee company MT and Mrs. Hosey will reside at 15O4 Fourth avenue.
 The first class to finish the Bessemer High school at mid-year completed their examination yesterday, and will be awarded their diplomas at the graduating exercises in June. 1916. This is the first class to finish at mid-year in the history of the school. Those who have completed their course are: Miss Lillian Cahiu. Miss Alma England, Miss Alberta Norwood, Miss Ada McDaniel, Miss Adele Schwa- bacher and Bryan Cowan.
 The regular monthly meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacv will be held Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs Sam Iefllo- Vlts on Clarendon avenue. All members are urged to be present.
 The Junior Rock club was charmingly entertained yesterday afternoon by Miss Madred Fowler at the home of her par ents on Clarendon avenue. The recep- ton rooms were attractivey arranged for the occasion in ferns and cut flowers which made pretty setting for the group of young girls gothered about the taples. Score was kept on dainty tally cards by the hostess. After a series of games refreshments were served, the hostess being assisted in her duties by her mother, Mrs. H. H. Fowler. Those present were: Mses Bob Pennington, Miss Josie Belle Hawkins, Miss Mary Kathryn Woodruff Miss Alice Ragsdale, Miss Maggie Johnston, Miss Margaret Leonard, Miss Mary Mildred Woodrow, Miss Kathryn Batys Miss Frances Me Neil, and Miss Eileen Smith. The next meeting will be held with Miss Josie Belle Hawkins on Dartmouth avenue
 There will be the usual services at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morn- ing. at which time the pastor, the Rev. I. F. Swallow, will have as his theme The Spirit" The Junior Christian En- deavor will meet at o'clock Sunday aft ernoon, while the Senior Christian En- deavor will meet at 6:30 o'clock.
 Union services of all the churches of this city will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the First Methodist church for the purpose of creating interest in the laymens meeting of the National Mis- sionary campaign, which will convene in Birmingham tomorrow and continue through Wednesday. Dr. c. D. Graves of Nashville field secretary of the South ern Baptist church. will be the speaker for the occasion. The public is invited to be present at this meeting, which will be presided over by c. l.. Odel.
 w. H. Smith of Richmond. Va, will deliver an address at the Princess thea- tre Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, under the auspices of the Young Mems Chris. tian association of Birmingham. Mr. Smith is one of the speakers at the lay. mems convention. A splendid musical prosramme has been arranged and the public is invited.
 The marriage of Mir Herman Davidson of Helena and Miss Ola Gilbert, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Gilbert, will be solemnized Sunday afternoon at O clock at the home of her parents on Hall avenue and Thirteenth street The