The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
BESSE:ME:R NEWS

l BESSEMER NEWS l
 Bessemer, January 14.-(Special.) The citizens of Bessemer were grati- fled to learn that the supreme court has affirmed the decision of Judge J. c. B. Gwin of the Bessemer city court in the suit brought by T. T. Huey ct als vs the board of revenue requir- ing all county officials to maintain branch offices at Bessemer. The less- Iature passed bill establishing branch offices at Bessemer, but it was con- tended that the act was unconstitu tonal Judge J. c. B. Gwin issued a writ of mandamus against the board to compel them to act, but the case was appealed to the supreme court and the decision of the lower court af- firmed. The board of revenue, treas urer, the judge of probate, tax asses sor county superintendent of educa- ton and coroner will be obliged to maintain offices in Bessemer. At the same session of the legislature a bill was passed requiring the erection of jail and courthouse in Besstmer.
 The local fire department answered call to Carolina avenue between Thirty second and Thirty-third streets this morning at 750 o'clock where the house occupied by o. T. Roper was badly damaged by fire. How the fire originated is not known as the entire house was burning when the alarm was turned in. The firemen made a quick run and only the excellent work of the men kept the building from be- ing entirely destroyed The greater portion of the household goods was saved, the damage to the house being estimated at $500, partially covered by insurance.
 Dr. G. w Harrison of Birmingham will speak at the Princess theatre Sunday afternoon at o'clock to the men and boys over 15 years of age on "The Sex and Manhood" This lec- ture will be held under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation of Birmingham and large crowd is expected to hear pr. Harri- son.
 Henry Gipson, negro who was ar rested a few days ago by Detectives Ross and Goodwin on charge of burg larizing the Bessemer cafe several weeks ago and robbing the cash regis ter, escaped yesterday lGOIl tiiC tltS jail, where he was held pending an in vestigation. It is thought the man made his escape while the prisoners were go
 ing out to work on the streets, He is still at large.
 While working on a scaffold at his home at Jonesboro yesterday Robert E. Carlton slipped and fell about 20 feet and was badly skinned and bruised
 
 Carlton was on the scaffolding working on the cistern when he became over- balanced and fell as stated He was re- moved to his home and Dr. R. w. Wald- TOD attended the injured man. He is reported to be resting well.
 In recorders court this morning Sam Gates, d negro, was fined $15, including costs, on charge of receiving and con- cealing stolen property. Gates was ar rested in connection with the robbery of belting from the Bessemer Cotton Seed Oil mill. Ludrick Hamilton, also colored was fined $17.50 and costs on a charge of obtaining goods falsely.
 The members of the Junior Matrons' club and few guests were delightful ly entertained this afternoon by Mrs, Mack BatsOn at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. G. Chirstilieb on Dartmouth ave- nue. The color motif of pink and greer was carried out in detail, carnations and roses intermixed with ferns being used in profusion throughout the reception rooms. Five tables were used for forty two, score being kept on dainty tally Mrs M G. Christilieb on Dartmouth ave- ess. Mrs. James Donaldson received the first prize, a cut glass vase The second prize went to Mrs. Ed DeShazo, while the consolation, an Irish lace center. piece. fell to Miss Edith Christilieb. A salad and ice course in which the col or scheme was further emphasized was served to Mrs. Clay Ragsdale, Jr., Mrs. W. w. Baltar, Mrs John Egan, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Elvie Falkner, Mrs. James Mrs. Charles Kuchins, Mrs. Ed DeShazo, Mrs. T. c. Donald, Mrs George Harrison, Mrs. E. D. HiXon, Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Miss Mallie Down. ing, Miss Elize Robinson, Miss Kathleen Waller, Miss Margaret Keith, Miss Vir- ginia Robinson, Mrs. Lois Keith and Mrs. Childers of Birmingham, Mrs. Elf fife Batson and Miss Willie Eastis.
 Several young men entertained at an informal dance this evening at the Grand hotel in honor of visitors. The parlors were thrown together and were made at tractive with their decorations of ferns and cut flowers During the evening punch was dispensed from flower banked bowl. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour Those present were MT and Mrs. James Fitzpatrick, Miss Kathleen Waller, Miss Rosebud McWilliams, Miss Lena Hatcher Miss Emma Gum, Miss Jim Caunter, Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, Miss Helen Neill Miss Edith Christlieb, Miss Lillian Malone, Miss Ethel Gillen, J. H. Bush. Martin Tipton Charlie Jones, Bill Hoskins, Howe Price, Hal Grigsby. Martin Kennedy, James Reid, J. c. Pope. Dr. J. C. Powell, Mr. Potter Karl Bradley and others.
 Edward Houston is able to be out after a recent illness at the home of his parents on Fifth avenue.
 Mrs. H. c. Brown. who has been seri- ously i'll for several weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. w. l.. Rush, on l Second avenue, shows no improvement.
 Mrs Florence Ammons has been re- l moved to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital. where she is seriously i'll. l
 Miss Kathleen Waller has returned from Meridian, Miss, where she has been visit 1 ing friends.
 Mrs Carl Millsap is improving after a recent illness.
 Ben Shamberger left yesterday for St. l Louis. where he will spend sometime
 Mrs. Maxwell of Cairn, Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. Millsap. .-.-
 J. S. ESSman. who underwent an onar