The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer February 12.-(Specia1.) The voting places for the city demo- cratic primary election to be held on Monday, March 20, have been desig- mated as follows: First ward, J. P. Renner's store on Carolina avenue and Eighteenth street Second ward, city hall; Third ward, Longs store at South Bessemer: Fourth ward, S. Durick's store on Eighth avenue and Twentieth street; Fifth ward, old city hall at Jonesboro
 Deputy Tax Collector Lee Moody opened up his office on the third floor of the Realty building on Third ave- nue today and is now ready for busi- ness. Mrs. Lola Harmon will have charge of the office. Mr Moody has been deputy tax collector for several years.
 Mrs Nancy Pearson fractured her left arm last night when she fell at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Linn Dale, on Fifteenth avenue and Nine teenth street. Mrs. Pearson is S6 years of age and went out into the hall where she ran into a go-cart, which had been placed in the hall by one of the chill ufeI, ana Tell 10 the IlOOf ITacIuflnS her arm. Dr. R. W. Waldrop was called and gave medical attention She Is reported to be resting well toni ght.
 Much interest is being manifested in the celebration of the fifty-second anniversary of the founding of the order of Knights of Pythias, which will be observed by the Myrtle Linton lodge No. 13G on the evening of February 17. Extensive arrangements are being made for the affair and a large number of speakers will take part in the en- tertainment. Refreshments will be. served. H. H. F'illmer. chancellor com mander, and Edward P. Johnson, keep CT of records and seal, urge that ev- cry member be present to answer roll call on this occasion.
 The Bessemer city court will convene Monday morning with Judge J. c. B. Gwin presiding, at which time long jury civil docket will be taken up. In the case of Mrs. Ava Mibs vs. the Bir mngham Railway, Light and Power company a consent judgment in the amount of $75 was returned. A con- sent judgment for $125 was reached in the case of l.. Wesson vs the Republic Iron and Steel company.
 Carl Lehman, secretary of the United
 
 southern states, will lecture at the First Presbyterian church Monday night at 7:30 o'clock, to which the pub lie is invited. Mir Lehman Is well known throughout the south, IS he is in charge of the 13 southern states for the Christian Endeavor
 It has been announced that the Bir mingham Railway, Light and Power company has purchased a number of large new cars to be used on the Bes- semer lines. Eight of the cars will be used on the North Bessemer line and the South Bessemer line
 Much interest is being taken in the coming of the University of Alabama Gee club. which will appear at the High school auditorium on February 22. While the club has always been popular here, Bessemer people are especially interested this year. as a local boy. Charner Batson, the son of Sheriff and Mrs. T. J. Batson, is member of the organizations The en- tertairment will be given for the benefit of the public school library and reserved seats can be had at the Pegram Patton Drug company. Circle No. of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church, will give a silver tea Tuesday afternoon from to I6 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Eugene Honey cutt on Nineteenth street, between Berkley and Clarendon avenues. The public is invited to be present. A musical programme will be rendered. The Rev. I. F. Swallow will fill his pulpit at the First Presbyterian church at both the services Sunday. The Junior Christian Endeavor will meet Sunday aft | ernoon at 3 o'clock at the church, while the Senior Christian Endeavor will meet | at 6:30 o'clock.
 Tie valentine part to be given Monday evening by the young ladies comprising the Sunday school class of Mrs. J. H. | Grove of the First Methodist church in | the Sunday school rooms of the church promises to be one of the most delight | ful affairs of the season Fruit punch | will be served in the hall and hearts | will be played in the double parIors. Musical selections and readings will be