The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-21
INSPECTORS WILL
 TOUR CANAL ROUTE
Valley Creek Canal Project Subject of Government
 Investigation

Bessemer. August o.-(special)- In terest continues to grow in the com ing of the government inspectors to Bessemer Tuesday morning for the pur- pose of looking over the route of the proposed Valley Creek canal The com- mittee from the Board of Trade as well Jas a large number of interested citi- zens will meet the visitors when they arrive Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock and will accompany them on their tour | of inspections A large number of au- tomobiles will make the trip to Gossett camp, where they will go in motor boats down the Valley river. The gov ernment inspectors will inspect Lock | IT with view to locating the nitrate plant here. All plants along the route will be visited by the party. The interior of the Bessemer city Jail has been repainted while new beds have been placed in same, and altogether the place presents a new appearance Mod- ern lavatories have been installed in the jail IS we'll as many other improve ments which make the interior of the big jail much more habitable. Several
 
 provements to be done and they have just been completed.
 While trying to adjust the carbonat- ing machine of the Lewis Read soda fount this morning, Fred Dodson was thrown about 10 feet and was knocke ed unconscious He was rushed to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital in Huey & McConnelrs ambulance, where he was Cyity aft IJa ah 15 years of age and is well known i'll Bessemer. He is reported to be resting as we'll as could be expected tonight.
 The Bessemer city council will hold Tits regular meeting Tuesday night in the council chamber. petition from the Bessemer Board of Trade will be them in the effort being made by the board to get the Bankhead highway routed through Bessemer.
 A large new electric sign has been placed across Nineteenth street in front of the Grand theatre by Manager J. A. Snider The sign is one of the flash on and flash off kind and extends all the way across the street
 The home of MT and Mrs. L. D. Me- Collum, of Third avenue, was the scene of a pretty hospitality tonight when they entertained a a dance in honor Of their house guest, Miss Lola Mae Scruggs Of Minden, La. The entire lower floor was thrown open and was prettily arranged for the occasion in ferns and cut flowers. Fruit punch was served from a flower banked bowl by Mrs. Lawrence Gardner, while music was furnished by a string orchestra and dancing was enjoyed until late hour
 Lieut. H. H. Farr was the inspiration of a delightful affair when Miss Lallie Bax- ley and Miss Patsy Bennett entertained for him at the home of the former. Ma tional colors were used in the decoration of the reception rooms and lawn and pro- gressive rock was enjoyed, the prizes be- ing won by Miss Sharpe and R. D. Don aid. Music was furnished by Mrs. Sharpe. Refreshments were served.
 PERSONALS
 Charles Dabbs of Meridian is the guest of Mrs. P. J. Gillen and family for few days.
 Boylxin Robinson Pennington has re- turned to his home in Atlanta after spending the weekend with pr. and Mrs- J c. Berry and family at Raimund.
 Lieutenant Fletcher Sturdivant left to- day for his home in Florence, where he will be the guest of his parents the feN' and Mrs. J. F. Sturdivant.
 Mrs Ed Neese of Selma is the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs. Louis Hoster' Sr for few days.
 Mrs. S. H. Price has gone to Florence l where she will be the guest of relatives Lieut.. Bernard Strickland has gone tc Dayton, Ala, where he will be the guest ! of relatives for a few days.
 Dr. Joseph $. Winters IS Ill at hlS hoHie -r-,.r