The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
PIONEER PHYSICIAN
 DEAD AT BESSEMER
Dr. J. M. Tubb Answers Call After a Long
 Illness

Bessemer, June 20.-(Special )-Dr. J. M. Tubb. 66 years of age, died to- night at his late residence. S023 Dart mouth avenue, following a long i'll . ness. Dr. Tubb has been a resident of Bessemer for many years and was one of the best known men in the dis trict. He came to this city from Wal ker county many years ago and en- gagged in the practice of his profes- sion in Bessemer. He is survived by his widow, five sons, Virgil Tubb of Houston. Tex, Homer Tubb of Mem phis Chester Tubb of TIaleyville, Ar thur Tubb and Charlie Tubb of Bes- semer one daughter, Miss Hattie Tubb; two brothers, Marvel Tubb of Oakman, Lee Tubb of Jasper: two sis ters. Mrs. John Rose of Oakman and Mrs. Isaac Brown of Oakman. Funer- al arrangements will be announced later. but will in all probability be held Friday with Jacobs in charge if the relatives arrive from Texas.
 A large crowd attended the open meeting of Bessemer lodge No. 1O9, Independent Order of Odd Fellows which was held last night at the hall on Twentieth street. The opening ad- dress was made by P. M. Mathews and number of interesting talks were made by Grand Master Palmer P. Daugette, Judge Hugo Black, c. F. Baker, J.. J. Goode, and l.. H. Buell. All of the talks were greatly enjoyed and splendid musical programme was rendered and refreshments were served.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church held its regular session yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John T. McEniry on Clarendon avenue. The meeting was opened with a song, followed by prayer by Mrs. Hayes. An interesting paper on Eve" was read by Mrs G. A. Gilbert, while Mrs. G. G. Neal made splendid talk on Our Foreign Neighbors." At the conclusion of the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess.
 wedding which came as a sur prise to the many friends of the con tracting parties was that of Miss Nova Spencer and Isham Randle, both of this city, which occurred last night at the home of the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor of the First Methodist church, who officiated. Miss Spencer is the daughter of Mr.-and Mrs. A. M. Spen- cer and is a young woman of charm ing personality and is very popular in Bessemer. where she has taught in the city schools for several years Mr. Randle is well known in Bessemer being promising young business man. Mir ans Mrs. Randle will De at home at the Crofford apartments on Berkley avenue.
 The board of equalization of Jeff ferson county will sit in Bessemer on July and for the purpose of hearing complaints on the recent tax raise on personal property, household goods and merchandise. Notices have been mailed out, but only those raises that are protested on the dates pre- scribed will be considered. It is ex- pected that large crowd will appear before the board when it comes to Bessemer.
 A baseball game will be played Sat urday afternoon, when Red Mountain will meet the Ensley team on the former S diamond. Both teams are practicing hard for this game and a hard fought battle is expected, as both hines are in splendid condition The Bessemer team will meet the American Steel and Wire company on the latter's field and a large crowd of fans will accompany the team.
 Funeral services over the remains of James w. Champion who died yesterday morning at local hospital, were held this afternoon from the family residence at Johns. Interment was made at the Coffee cemetery at Woodstock with Huey &s Me- Cornell in charge. He is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. w. P. Champion three brothers and two sisters.
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