The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, August 12.-(Special )-Charles R. Kuchins was notified yesterday of his appointment as national bank exam irer, and will leave on August 20 to take charge of his new duties. MT. Kuchins was appointed to a position by Examiner of State Superintendents Wal ker two weeks ago, and accepted the position. His later appointment by the national government will be given the preference, as he stood the examina- tion prior to receiving the commission from the state, and with this under standing. Mir Kuchins will first go to Washington, where he will be assigned to his territory. For the past few years MT. Kuchins has been connected with the Bessemer National bank, and although his many friends will regret to hear of his removal they are pleased at his ap- pointment.
 Mary Ellen Burden, Clarence Burden and Mary Smith, all negroes, were ar rested yesterday afternoon by federal authorities when Is quarts of liquor were found planted in the garden of Mary Ellen at 322 Twenty second street The negroes were carried to Birmingham, where they were lodged in the county jail, but were allowed bond for their ap- pearance on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock before Judge Watts.
 The members of Circle No. of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church in charge of the "Womanless Wedding" which they wish to present, are having some trouble in securing man to act as groom for the enter tainment. The bridal party will be com posed of men only, not a single woman taking part. Dr. F. H. Denson will act as the bride, and as he weighs about 200 pounds small man is wanted to act as groom Several "runts" have been selected, but have modestly de- clined and the promoters of the affair are fearful that they will have a groom less bride The exact date and cast will be announced later.
 Much interest is being manifested in the announcement that the Rev. Dr. Thomas Hall Wright, the noted Indian evangelist, will conduct meeting at the First Presbyterian church early In September. Dr. Wright was in Besse- mer two years ago and during his stay here made many friends who are most pleased to learn of his return to this city.
 In order to try the quality of treat ment of asphalt, the city may pave few blocks in the residential section of the city with the treatment. A contract ing firm which recently put in bids for extensive paving here, submitted the proposition to the city officials They state that they have a quantity of ma terial in this district which they will put on the streets at a small cost in order to give the citizens a demoMstra- tion. The city officials have the matter under consideration and same will Le de- cided at the next meeting.
 Miss Cora Jones was a delightful host ess yesterday afternoon when she enter tained the members of her Sunday school class and the Sunbeam band of the Bap- tist church at her home on Main street The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion in ferns and crepe myrtle and various games were played, after which a delicious ice course was served to the following guests: Lottie Clenden- nen, Lillie Lou Whitlock, Flossie Will lingham, Flora Willingham, Eloise Dun lap, Dorothy Baxley, Hazel Baxley, Elsie Hope Willie Hope, Rozelle Houston, Sis ter Whitlock Ethel Hall, Zella Hall. Ruth Jones, Frances Lockett' Lexie Hen dricks, Essie May Horne. Mabel Baxley, Archie Dunlap John Dunlap, Raymond Whitlock, Jimmie Greenfield, Richard Harding Melvin Baxley, c. B. Wiling ham, Gaines Allen. Henry Nixon, Rob ert Nixon, James Mehurg, Marcus Mehurg Ellie Mehurg, George Houston Harold Rich, Lester Davis, Clifford Gaffney, John Roscoe, William Roscoe, Clyde Jones, Austin Roscoe, Andrew Ford, Miss Jones was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. A. S. Dunlap and R. B. Horne.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Brighton Baptist church held an interesting meet irg at which time the society was di- vided into 10 bands and the following were named captains: Mrs Rascoe East Huntsville avenue; Mrs Cephas Vines, West Huntsville avenue; rMs. Clint Dur den, Bank street; Mrs. Clendennen East Brighton; Mrs. Black, Woodward; rMs. Davis, Madison; Mrs Wiggns, captain of the church circles. The East Hunts vile band will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Peyton.
 Mrs. s. R. Casey of Columbus, O., will arrive this week to be the guest of Mrs. T. I. Conwell at Feeders.
 Miss Emma Gum has as her guest Miss Dorothy Turner for the weekend.