The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-19
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. February 1s.-(Special) The new tool steel shed at the Besse- ! mer rolling mill of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will be ready for occupancy In a short time. Work on the structure was started about two months ago and large amount of money was expended on it's erection. There has been much specu- lation as to the intentions of the com pany regarding the manufacture Of bighf grade tool steel at the local plant.
 This storehouse is 200 feet long and 50 feet wide and while the plant has always produced quantity of fine bar steel, it is expected that with the erec- ton of this large house, the company will go into this branch of business on a larger scaleat the ,ocal mill. Dur ing the past few months this product has advanced enormobsls in price.
 
 The Bessemer division of the circuit court will convene Monday morning. with Judge J. c. B. Gwin presiding and jury criminal docket will be taken up.
 The body of dead infant was found this afternoon near Readers mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company by Deputy Sheriffs W. B. Vines and w. c. Steel. The men were looking for a craps game when they came upon box that was half buried in the ground and found a dead baby inside. The matter was reported to Deputy Coroner Arthur Jacobs, who Is Investigating.
 Mrs. Martha E. Wilson. S3 years of age, died this afternoon at , o'clock at the home of her son. J. E. Wilson, 307 owen avenue. The deceased has lived in this district for several years and is well known and greatly loved. She is survived by three sons. J. D. Wilson of Jonesboro, with whom she made her home; J. L. Wilson of Eld- ridge; G. B. Wilson of Denton, Tex; one daughter. Mrs. A. M. Gilliland of Newtonville, and one sister, Mrs Anice harmon of Kimbrel. The Rev J. C.. Hill, pastor of the Jonesboro Baptist church, will conduct the funeral and interment will be made at Bucksville cemetery with Huey & Mcconnell in charge. The funeral arrangements will be held in abeyance pending the arrival of relatives from Texas.
 Joe Eckhoff, manager of the Besse mer rolling mill baseball team during the past year, was presented this aft ernoon with handsome gold Elk locllet for his watch fob as token ol their appreciation of his loyal supporf of the team and his splendid work in their behalf MT. Eckhoff will leave Monday for St. Louis, where he will reside in future. The presentation speech was made by C1eve Denman, and MT. Eckhoff thanked the boys in brief talk
 Mrs J. c. B. Gwin entertained a number of friends yesterday afternoon at her home on Clarendon avenue at q forty-two party The guests were re- ceived by Mrs. J. c. Curry, Mrs. P. F. Gwin, Mrs. Hart of Chicago and Miss Hattie Bentley. Ten tables were used for the games, score being kept by Miss Hattie Cowan. Following a series of games a salad and ice course was served. Among those present al this hospitality were Mrs. P. E. Gwin, Mrs. w. E. Benns. Mrs. J. F. Cannon, Mrs. Peyton Mims, Mrs. George Woodrow, Mrs. Skinner, Mrs. Tom Benton, Mrs. w. c. Stoddard, Mrs. M K. Thornton. Mrs T. B. Waller, Mrs J. C.. Curry, Mrs. H. Il. Hart, NrS. V. b. llSSWoIIii, Mrs Ellis Terry. Mrs. George Ross, Mrs, Milton Brooks, Mrs. W. P. Huey, Mrs. w. P. Golson. Mrs. T. c. Donald, Mrs Eugene Honeycutt, Mrs. G. D. Waller, Mrs. W. H. Porter, Mrs. N. B. Parker. Mrs. J. s. Winters, Mrs. Charles Brownrigg Mrs. Wilena Dobb, Mrs. P. M Mathews Mrs. J. l.. Wood, Mrs. I. F. Swallow. Mrs S. E. Grout. Mrs. W. H. Dennis, Mrs. Rose Huey, Miss Hat tie Bentley. Miss Willie Allen, Miss Bessie Lovett. Miss Grace Judson, Miss Frances Coburn and others.
 Ebert Craig of Montgomery is the guest of his father. L. P. Craig.
 MT. and Mrs. T. H. Read and children Hubert and Miss Mattilee and Thomas H. Read, Jr.. motored back to their home in Tuscaloosa after spending the weekend with relatives and friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Raymond r. Allen have returned from their wedding trip and have gone to housekeeping at the home of Mrs. R. A. Mickle.
 c. D. Faulkner, Jr.. has gone to New Orleans where he will attend the Mardi Gras.
 Ben Shamburger. who has been the guest of his mother. has gone to Mis- sissippi.