The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-20
BESSEMER NEWS

son, J. Il. Reed, J. A. Estes and Her
 bert Ethridge, went before the board of revenue yesterday in the effort to have
 the proposed highway to the Warrior river routed by Woodward, Hueytown
 on to Taylor's ferry. The board took the
 suggestions of the committee under ad- visement.
 In this connection a mass meeting has
 been called for Thursday night in the
 city courtroom, at which the proposed
 route to the river will be discussed. Mem
 bers of the board of revenue have been invited to be present and all interested
 in this project are urged to attend
 The report of Chief of the Fire De- partment J. l. Reeder for the month of ! December submitted to the city council at the meeting last night was as follows: i Honorable Mayor and Board of Alder | men:
 Gentlemen: Find herewith my report Tor the month ending December 3l, 1915. During the month we answered 26 alarms, lald out 800 feet of hose. used 61 gallons or chemicals, raised 341 feet of ladders, | traVeled 49.3 miles. Cause of fires: sparks on roof, 20; gas pipe bursted, l.; carelessness with oil stove, 1; supposed 1 lncendiary, 2; coke burning in stock bin, 1 Nf Soi VicoSHeSS WlJn cigarette, l, unneCeS- sary, l. Buildings at risk valued at S95,- 400; contents at risk, $Ss, ,655: total risk, 9ls4oo5 insurance at risk, $5,250; insur- 1 ance loss for month, $73S5. Gasoline for month, v gallons; oil for month, 3.5 gal Ions. Respectfully submitted, | U. I. REEDER, Chief" Mrs. Fletcher w. Beall who was seri- ousIy injured yesterday afternoon when She was struck by a passenger train on | the Alabama Great Southern railroad, is 1 reported to be resting as well as could be expected. She is at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital Mrs Bealls brother, Dr. Cooper NlXon, of Tuscaloosa arrived in Besse~ mer this morning and is at her bedside. One of the prettiest Inequalities of the season was the affair given this afternoon when Miss Lillian and Miss Kathleen Cahill entertained the mem oers of the Jollyette club and few guests al the home of their parents, MT. and Mrs. James Cahill, on Third avenue The reception rooms were thrown open and were artistically ar ranged in ferns and cut flowers. Forty two was the afternoons entertainm lent, three tables being used for the games. score was kept on dainty painted tally cards by Miss Lillian Cahill. The first prize embroidered lingerie was
 
 Miss Minnie Jackson, while the conso- lation, boudoir slippers, fell to Miss Rosebud McWilliams. At the close of the games two-course luncheon with hot chocolate was served. Those in cluded in this charming hospitality were: Miss Vertna Randle, Miss Eileen Scott, Miss Minnie Jackson, Miss Rose bud McWilliams, Miss Mary Hagerty, Miss Jim Caunter, Miss Gladys Randle, Miss Berney Gillen, Miss Blanche Smithson, Miss Carrie Belle Smthson, Miss Bernice Thomas. Miss Alberta Norwood, Miss Bill Caunter and Miss Ethel Gillen
 There will be a called meeting of the Jollyette club Saturday afternon at 4 o'clock at the public library and every member is urged to be present. as sev- eral business matters of importance will be considered.
 Mrs. Florence Ammons 19 years of age, died yesterday afternoon after long illness. The deceased was reared several miles west of Bessemer and was well known in this district. She is sur vived by her husband. John Ammons; her mother Mrs w. E. King; one sister, Miss Mary King; two brothers. Ben and Fred King, as well aseseveral lSother rela- tives. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of her parents interment being made at the Smithson cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
 Little Miss Katherine Baty was a de- lightful hostess this afternoon when she entertained the members of the Junior Rock club at the home of her parents on Berlsley avenue. Three tables were used for the games, score being kept on pretty cards by the hostess Following the games refreshments were served, the hos tess being assisted in her duties by her mother, Mrs w. c. Baty. Those present were: Frances McNeil. Mary Mildred Woodrow, Margaret Baty Josie Belle Hawkins, Madrid Fowler, Alice Rags dale, Bob Pennington and Kathryn Baty. The next meeting will be with Miss Mad rid Fowler.
 Mrs. Rosa C. Benham, 70 years of age, died yesterday at her home at Brighton. The deceased was well known and highly respected in this vicinity The body was prepared for burial by Jacobs, and was shipped to Florence this morning, where interment will be made
 Mrs. J. Fred Robertson has returned to her home in Spartanburg, $. C., after spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. R. A. Mickle.
 Mrs J. F. Sturdivant has gone to Greensboro, where she will be the guest of relatives.
 Mrs F. L. Huey and little daughter, Sarah have gone to Anniston, where Mrs. Huey is attending the United Daughters of the Confederacy conven- ton.
 Bobby Mortimer, the little son of Judge and Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin, is quite i'll at their home.
 Frank Sullivan has gone to Nash vile on business.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M Woods have named their little son Ransom Milton. Mrs. E. N. Parnell is able to be out after a recent illness.
 The many friends of w. B. Strickland will be pleased to learn that he has been removed from the South High lands infirmary to the home or his brother.
 Julian Levy left last night for busi- ness trip to New York city
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