The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February n.-(Special.) )-The following petition is being circulated in
 Bessemer:
 Honorable Board of Revenue of Jeffer-
 son county:
 "Gentlemen We, the undersigned citi-
 zens of Jefferson county respectfully request that the proposed new roaG to the Warrior river be constructed by way
 of Rutledge Springs on to Taylor's Ferry. We believe this is the logical road for the highway. Respectfully" The petition has been signed by about 800 voters today, and it is expected to have the name of every voter in this dis trct on the petition.
 City politics are warming in Bessemer and an unusually large number of candi- dates have entered the race. Tom Ben
 ton has announced for chief of police and John Ashcraft for night warden. A
 great deal of interest is being manifested
 in the race for mayor, there being three candidates--l. A. Lewis, the incumbent;
 G. Percy Benton and Dr. R. P. McTyiere. There are also three candidates for the
 place of chief of police-T. B. Wallace,
 the present chief; R. J. McCabe, former chief, and Tom Benton. The city pri-
 mary will take place on March 20, and
 from now on the candidates Will be hard at work.
 Miss Ollie B. Holt, for the past several months head nurse of the Elizabeth Dun can hospital, who resigned two weeks ago was presented with a beautiful epis- copal prayer book and hymnal on which her name was engraved in gold letters, by the physicians of this city as token of appreciation for the assistance given them while at the hospital. The present. 5tion speech was made by Dr. B. F. Lacey. Miss Holt was delightfully."- sur prised and expressed her appreciation ill a few well chosen words She was suc ceeded by Miss Hyla Banfield, who is a graduate of the Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
 Much interest is being manifested in the Leap Year Valentine dance, which will be given Monday evening at the Armory hall by the young ladies of the city in compliment to their young men friends. The young ladies are doing the checking and the lists contains the names of a large number of visiting girls as well as many stags. The affair promises to be one of the most delightful ever given in Bessemer.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Jonesboro Methodist church held an en-
 thusastic meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Kate Ward, the lesson being taken from the Missionary
 Voice, with Mrs P. J. McAdory as leader Excellent papers were read on the sup-
 feet of missions by Mrs. J. R. High,
 Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Davenport and Mrs Crump.
 A special meeting of Bessemer lodge No. 45S, Ancient Free and Accepted Ma sons, vas held tonight, at which time the Master Mason degree was conferred on number of candidates. There was a good attendance and much interest was manifested in the work done. The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church will serve turkey
 dinner and supper Saturday in the vacant store on Third avenue next to the E. L. Huey Furniture company. splendid menu has been prepared and the public l is invited The proceeds will go towards paying for the church furniture The following announcement has been issued in this city: Mrs. Kate Waller announces the marriage of her daughter, 1 Kathlyn, to MT. Joseph Alexander Little on Sunday, January 13, 1916, Bessemer, l Ala"
 Extensive arrangements are being made l by BeSScmer ReVleW INO. Il, IaoAoo VI | the Maccabees, for the valentine party I which will be given Wednesday evening. | from to 12 o'clock at the Elks' hall on Nineteenth street. Mrs. Frank Croy, dls- | trict deputy of Birmingham, will be pres | ent and will make talk along the line | of work being done by the order A | splendid musical programme has been ar | ranged and refreshments will be served. | number of interesting features Will  small admission fee will be charge. The l rublic is invited to be present. l Funeral services over Lucille, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Faust, who live several miles west of Bessemer, were held this afternoon, interment being
 made at the Saddler cemetery With
 Jacobs in charge. The child was found dead in bed this morning by it's mother,
 and the parents are grief stricken over l the loss of their little daughter.