The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20
BESSEMER NEWS

| D[OO[W[K W[WO Il Bessemer, November 19-(Special)-An amicable adjustment was made today at F o'clock between the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company officials and the striking machinists of that company. The machinists came out several days ago. and it is understood that they were asking for a raise of , cents more an hour. Just what the terms were which were made between the ma chinists' committee and the company was not given out, but it was stated that a better feeling than had ever ex- sted before between the company and its men is now prevalent. The machin- ists will resume their regular work Tuesday morning and the plant will not close down as was rumored.
 Deputy Sheriffs Vines, Smithson, Cleare and Tucker captured a purely home made still Sunday afternoon about l5 o'clock. The still was located about 15 miles southwest of Bessemer, near the Jefferson and Shelby county line. The capacity of the still was about 80 1 gallons, and was a crude affair, being made with wooden top and bottom and galvanized iron sides. The worm for the still was the barrel of a shotgun. About 200 gallons of beer mash was captured and 40 gallons of singlngs. The fire of the still had been recently extinguished and the beer was still warm when the officers arrived. No arrests
 
 which the local officers have captured within the past week.
 The Bessemer city council will hold it's regular meeting Tuesday night in the council chambers at 8 o'clock, at which time bids will be opened for the paving of seven street blocks and the contracts let. The report of the audi tor will be submitted
 l It is thought that the matter of build ing a vaduct at Tenth avenue over the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which will run from Nineteenth to Twenty second street will be brought up, as it lis understood that negotiations have been taken up by the mayor and sev- eral members of the council with the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. However, it is not known what the council will do, as noth- ing of a definite character has been ob- tained from the railroads.
 The following announcement will be of interest in Bessemer: MT. and Mrs, T. U. Mansill announce the engagement of their daughter, Ethel Mansil to MT. Charles Jackson Cargile, the wedding to take place November 2, 1917, at Indian ola, Miss" MT. Cargile was reared in this city and has scores of friends here who will be surprised to hear of this an- nouncement.
 Miss Bessie Adders and Mr. Powell Hosey were quietly married last night at the home of the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church. MT. and Mrs. Hosey, accompanied by mum Der of friends, motored from Johns to Bessemer, where the ceremony was pro- nounced. They will make their future home at Johns.
 Dedication services were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Presbyterian church at East Brighton, with the Rev. J. w Mcqueen, pastor of the church, presiding. The church was recently erected and has created much interest in the religious circles Of Brighton. Inter- esting talks were made by Rev. I. F.. Swallow, pastor of the First Presby- terian church at Bessemer Rev. MT. Mill liner of the Wyam- Presbyterian church. A splendid programme was rendered by several church choirs of the district. Quite large crowd attended this cere- mony. es Much interest is being manifested in the minstrel which will be given sometime in December by the members of the Baptist Young Peoples union. The affair will be given under the di : rection of pr. L. M Barnett, who is most efficient in this type of plays o. H. Hallbrook will act interlocu- tor, while number of local musicians ] will render solos. among whom are Dr.. Wood Price, George Houston, Hode Eastman and B. L. Michaelson. A large 1 number of mixed voices will be em- ployed and the young ladies who will assist are as follows: Miss Mary Louise Thornton, Miss Maddox. Miss Lila Mae Moore, Miss Lucille Vickers. Miss Lora Roberson, Miss Crotwell. Mrs. L. M Barnett and Mrs. W. D. Smith. The end men will be Joe Brittian. Max Reynolds Whittie Quarles. Dr. Wood Brice Red : Mullen and pr. l.. M. Barnett. . The Womans Missionary society o1 the First Methodist church held their Ic6 lHcctluS tIIc nome AOI aMrS Dave Owen at Wenonah this afternoon at 3 o'clock. At the conclusion of the lesson an interesting talk was made , by the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor of the church, while Mrs. Gillette gave a , reading of Bible story in most in l teresting manner. Two. new members Mrs J. E. Edwards and Mrs. J A. Hardy, were taken into the society at this time. During the afternoon Mrs owen served sandwiches and coffee The Red Cross unit of Wenonah will meet Tuesday afternoon at o'clock :. at the Wenonah clubhouse, at which I time plans will be made for the Thanks giving supper, which will be given al Ol that place.
 Il Circle No. ? of the Pastors Helpers I of the First Methodist church will give a spelling match Friday eevning in the O basement of the church, at which time the ladies will spell against the men This promises to be an interesting af, !, fair and a good crowd is expected.