The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-04
POSTOFFICE REPORT SHOWS B|G INCREASE
Bessemer Office Makes New
 High Record
BESSEMER COURT BUSY
Daughters of the Confederacy Plan Robert E. Lee Celebration-Social Events of Interest-Culture
 Club to Meet

BeSSemer, January 5.-Nopeclal'} he report of Postmaster Dan w. Houston for the month of December, 19l6 shows that the business of the local office was 5000. which was S4O0 over the same period of 1915 and the business Tor the entire quarter was $71S3 as compared with $e4o4 for the same quarter of last year. This is the best showing made by the Bessemer postoffice in it's history. The business in the parcel post department was the largest ever done by the local office.
 The Bessemer city court has been en- gagged today with the case of James Scott vs Peter and Lena Monte. The plaintiff is seeking damages in the amount of $3O,000 and the suit grew out of the death of son, who was struck by an automobile of the defendants. Much interest is being manifested in the out come of this case. The accident occurred several months ago on Seventh avenue and Ninteenth street.
 Deputy Tax Collector Lee Moody at Bessemer has made report to the tax col lector of Jefferson county, which shows over s4o,oo0 was paid in before the penalty was put on January 1.
 Funeral services over the remains of Ludd Harris, who died yesterday after noon at his home on West Highlands were held tonight at s o'clock from the residence of a brother of the deceased, J. S Harris, 1915 Eighth avenue the ser vices being conducted by the Rev. M R. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church. The body will be shipped to Walker Springs Thursday morning by Huey & Mcconnell.
 The local chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. was delightfully."- enter tained this afternoon by Mrs. Nj. F. Ben ton at her home on Arlington avenue. Plans were formulated for the celepra- tion of Robert E. Lees birthday, ana Mrs R. A. Mickle and Mrs. l.. D. McCoi- lun were appointed as a committee to arrange a programme for the occasion.
 The chapter thanked the many citizens who contributed toward the box which was sent to the old soldiers at Mountain Creek Christmas. After the meeting de- lightful refreshments were served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. k w. Waldrop and Mrs. Tom Benton. Those present were Mrs. Lanier, Mrs. T. T. Huev. Mrs. l.. B. Bradley, Mrs. c. M. Ray, Mrs L. D. McCollum, Mrs. J. " Carter Mrs R. A. MiclIle, Mrs. J. E. McAdory, Mrs. N. V. Gaines, Mrs. Pat Moore, Mrs. Mac Clay Miss Lillie Mae Christilieb and others
 Frank Sumpter, negro, died from wounds alleged to have been received at the hands or Jim Campbell another negro at Readers yesterday afternoon Campbell was arrested by Special Officer Tom Parsons of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, and was taken to the county jail this morning where a charge of murder was placed against him.
 The spacious home of MT. and Mrs. Will liam H. H. Judson on Clarendon avenue was the scene of a pretty hospitality last night when their daughter, Miss Grace Hudson, entertained for few friends informally at dance. The en- tire lower floor was thrown open an was attractively decorated for the oc- casion in ferns, potted plants and cut flowers Refreshing punch was served during the evening by Miss Mary Kath- ryn Woodruff. Dancing was enjoyed un- til a late hour when a delicious salad course was served. Miss Judson was as- sisted in receiving by MT. and Mrs Lee Moody and Mrs. Judson. Among those enjoying this delightful occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Read, Mir and Mrs. U F. Gammon MT. and Mrs. G. B. Hol- lingsworth MT, and Mrs. G. P. Wood row, MT and Mrs. Lee Moody Miss Edith Williams, Miss Elsie Crosby, Miss Berney Gillen, Miss Nettie Bailey, Miss Ruby Bailey, Miss Bessie Lovett. Miss Ethel Gillen, D. c. Davis. MT. Scruggs, MT. TolBert. John O'Hearn MT. McWaull, j. Trussell, Karl Bradley. Hugh Denman, Dr. k. R. Smith and others.
 Miss Annie Belle Cox of Attalla was the Inspiration of delightful affair last night when her hostess, Miss Rochelle Smith, entertainedsa number of friends in her honor. After various games and mu- sic the guests were ushered into the din- ing room, where delicious refreshments were served. The dining room was prett- ly decorated in pink and green tones, a
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