The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
BESSEMER NEWS

DE00EMEk NEW9 Bessemer, April 26.-(Specia1) )-Boo Hardeman, charged with the murder of Walter Dixon, was given two years in the penitentiary today in the Bes- l semer division of the circuit court. The jury was out several hours.
 Mrs. G. H. Mathis of Gadsden came to Bessemer this afternoon to address the citizens of Bessemer at West Lake, but due to death in the family of George H. Stevenson, secretary of the Bessemer Board of Trade. under whose and the fact that the board only re- ceived word this morning that she would be in Bessemer today with nc time to advertise the meeting, it was decided to postpone the speaking until another date Mrs. Mathis stated that she would decide on the day she could return to Bessemer and would confer with the local board several days in advance so they could get in touch with the people interested in this movement
 Florence Reed Stevenson. the 1-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson, died today at 12 o'clock at the home of her parents, following a few days illness of measles and pneumonia. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at o'clock from the residence. 1922 Berkley avenue the services being conducted by the Rev. Ira F Hawkins. pastor of the Firs. Methodist church. Interment will be made at Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs in charge The following viii Henry Hurd, John Donaldson and Hugh Nc cEniry. F
 Mrs. w. T. Williams was delightrul hostess this afternoon, when she enter tained the members of the Thursday Whist club and a few friends at her home at Sloss. There were four tables of play CTS, score being kept on dainty cards tied with red ribbons by little Miss Pearl Williams. After a series of games, the first prize, a box of stationery was won by Mrs. B. c. Gillen, and the con- solation, bottle of perfume. was won by Mrs. Cliff Bradley. A salad and ice course in the red and twhite tones was served. Those present were: Mrs. Frank Walburn Mrs. J. D. Butler, Mrs. A. w. Harwell. Mrs. Ted Walburn, Mrs. Bert c. Gillen, Mrs. Cliff Bradley, Mrs. J. J. Fromhold, Mrs. Atwood, Mrs Bob Will Hams, Mrs. Jim Ross. Miss Berney Gillen. Miss Louise Walburn, Miss Mary Nell Williams. Mrs Williams was assisted m her duties by Mrs. Ross. The next meet ing of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Atwood. Following the meeting a business session was held, and 1t was decided to entertain the husbands and men friends of the club members at the pavilion on Tuesday evening, May B.
 Phil Neal, the son of MT. and Mrs. iG. G. Neal of this city will leave in a few days for Atlanta where he will or- fer his services to the government, en- tering the officers training camp there.
 The t-to-gether meeting today al West Lake was grand success and was attended by record breaking crowds. The management turned over the lake to the people of this city All concessions were free to the public and dancing, skating, boating, swimming and bowling were en- joyeds all day.
 Robert Farrell entertained the members of the senior fifth grade and few friends last night from ' to 10 O clock at the home Of his parents on Eighteenth street, in celebration of hs twelfth birthday. The reception rooms were decoated for the oc- cation in the national colors, flags and bunting being used n percussion. Games and music were enjoyed, feature of the occasion being the singing of Lula J. Little, Elizabeth Lewis and Sybil Kartus. A flower contest was interesting fea- ture and the prize was won by Sidney Kartus. An ice course was served, Mrs. Farrell being assisted in serving by Miss Annie D and Miss Emma C. Haley. Those enjoyng this hospitality were: Kathleen Jones, Louise Smith, Sybil Kartus, Eliza beth Lewis Lula J. Little. Avis Little. Joseph Canoe, Lee Douglass, Claude Clowdus, Sidney Spain, Howard Hatcher, Lacey Edmondson, Jr., Sydney Kartus, Alten Allen, Forest Douglass, Neil Rodenberg, Clarence Meadows, Glenn Cummings John Hagler, J. E. Forman, Herley Stringfellow, Jamie White, Her man Adams and Howard Basham.
 The Pastors Helpers of the Episcomb Methodist church met yesterday arrer- noon at the home of Mrs Jim Jones, at which time the following officers were elected: Mrs. E. l.. McAdory, president; Mrs. Jim Jones. vice president; Mrs. Ed Harvey, treasurer; Miss Ruth Nolan, sec retary At the conclusion of the meeting sandwiches and tea were served Those present were: Mrs. McAdory. Mrs. liar vey; Mrs. Jones, Mss Ruth Nolan. Miss Thelma Cargile and Miss Katherine Jones'
 Mrs J. G. Thomas has gone to St. Petersburg Fla, where she will be the guest of friends for two months.
 Martin Kennedy left today for points in Georgia after a delightful visit to his parents. MT. and Mrs. w. T. Kennedy.
 Sam Barr has returned to, Montgomery after vst to his parents MT. and Mrs. l.. Barr.
 Alleged Bank Robber Arrested
 Nashville April 2s-7-A Sparta. Tenn. special today says that Asbury Johnson of the Fifth district of White county has