The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-15
TUITION FREE AT
BESSEMER SCHOOLS
Infantile Paralysis Scare Is
Over in Ressemer
JUVENILE COURT BUSY
Wedding of Popular Young Couple a
Social Event of the Season.
Boy Scouts Plan Ex-
hibition
JUVENILE COURT BUSY

Bessemer, September 14-(Special) -For
several days FAST the report has been
current that a tuition fee would be
charged to all pupils attending school
this year. The report has caused much
comment among those having several
children to educate and John w. Brooks,
president of the board of education. au-
thorizes the statement that not a cent OF
tuition will be charged pupils in any
grade in the city schools of Bessemer
He states the schools will be absolutely
free to all children residing in the city
limits, custom that has been followed
since the city opened her first school
in 1887.
The infantie paralysis scare is about
over in Bessemer as the only case
reported has Just about run its
course and the child is reported to be
doing as well as could be expected.
Report of the work done by the Bes-
semer branch of the juvenile court in this
city has been made by D. o. Teasley,
the local probation officer, who sums up
the work of this branch for the period
beginning first of July. The following is
an extract Cases in court 10, nine boys
and one man; reported 395; investigated
6
women; probatiopers reporting to court
g. visits to probationers "a; dependent
children q desertion and nonsupport .,
ALI men. Each month the work of this
court is increasing and a number OF
members of the association nave agreed
to contribute to a fund to provide the
court with a stenograpAer, the services
of Mrs. Lula Hatton having been OBJ
tanned Among the Bessemer members
giving financial support are: DIR. j. ).
Winters, George Ross, G. b. Hollings-
worth, George G. Neal, j. B. Morton. f.
B. Buck Emory Simpson, HI. E. Bumby,
John M. Martin, A. c. Mitchell, y Q.
Teasley, the Church of God and the
United Charities.
One of the prettiest of the early fall
weddings was that of Miss Winnie Cowan
and Mr.. Roy Owens which was solemn
lied tonight at the First Baptist church
in the presence of a large gathering OF
relatives and friends The church was
beautifully decorated in ferns, palms and
cut flowers, while burning candles added
to the attractiveness of the scene. Pre-
ceding the arrival of the bridal party a
programme of nuptial music was rem
dered by 7. Bryan Waller. At the strains
of Lohengrins wedding march the bridal
party entered, being led by the ushers,
Byran Cowan and Walter Gwin. They
were followed by the bridesmaids, Miss
Ada Robertson wearing white net
dress with butterfly sash of pink and
carrying a shower bouquet Of Killarney
roses, and Miss Ivy Gwin in white net
with a butterfly sash of blue and car
rying a shower bouquet of Killarney
roses. The ring bearer, James Bentley
Gwin, entered carrying the ring in the
heart of a pink rose Little Josephine
Gwin and Margaret Waller entered in
front of the bride and scattered rose
petals in the path of the bride. who en-
Z tered on the arm of her uncle, Judge j.
C. B. Gwin, who gave her in marriage.
The brides gown was built OF net over
white satin with trimmings of real lace
with butterfly sash of white satin. Her
veil was caught with wreath OF orange
blossom and she carried shower
bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies.
She was met at the altar by the groom,
and the best man, his brother, Fred
, Owens. The ring ceremony was pro-
nounced by the Rev. l.. K. Thornton.
Immediately after the ceremony an In
formal reception was held at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Cowan, on Sixth avenue. The reception
rooms were made very attractive with
their decorations of ferns and cut flow
ers, color motif of pink and green be-
ing empha sized. In the dining room the
same colors were carried out, and an
ice course was served here by Miss Mat
tie Cowan and Miss Myrtle Norrell
Miss Cowan is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Cowan and has made Bes-
semer her home for several years where
she is very popular. Mr.. Owen is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Owen of
Hueytown and is a promising young
business man. being employed by the
Long-Lewis Hardware company Mr.
and Mrs. Owen went Immediately to
their home on Clarendon avenue where
they will go to housekeeping.
During the electric storm that visited
Bessemer and vicinity this afternoon late
the two-story barn belonging to F. D.
Pruitt on West Highlands, about two
miles west of Bessemer, was struck by
lightning and was burned. About $1,000
worth of hay and hog that was fastened
in a stall in the barn were burned.
The farm is out of the fire limits
and when lightning struck the building
it Immediately became ignited and the
entire building and contents were de-
stroyed. The loss is estimated at about
s140O.
The local Boy Scouts are planning to
give an exhibition at the Alabama State
Fair and Scoutmaster c.. r. Kuchins
has called a meeting for Friday night at
s o'clock at the high school building,
and all members are urged to be present
as many interesting things are being ar
ranged and planned for the exhibition
PERSONALS
George Murrah left Tusday for the
University of Virginia where he will en-
ter the law school for the coming year.
Will McWilliams underwent an opera-
ton at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs w. S. Webster of Winona
Miss, are the guests of Capt. and Mrs.
D. L. Sweatman.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Mohns of At
lanta are the guests of Mrs. s. H. Price
on Fourth avenue.
Miss Katie Maddox has returned to her
home after spending the summer with
relatives in Charlotte. N c.
Mrs. j. NJ. Lowery and children have
returned from a visit to relatives in
Selfville.
Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Nixon and sons,
David and Charles Jr, and Mrs w. r.
West have returned to their nome in
Tuscaloosa after spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Gillen and
family.
Miss Pearl jackson of Point, Miss. is
the guest of Mrs. Clarence Lance
Attack on Chihuahua
Feared, It Is Reported
San Antonio, Tex, September 4.-Gen-
eral Bell at FL Paso today reported to-
General Funston that he has reports that
an attack on Chihuahua City by Fran