The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
NEW COURTHOUSE
 FOR BESSEMER
Board of Revenue Buys Site for the Structure.
 WheelOck Architect

Bessemer, August 2S.-(Special,) 1.-The Board of revenue met in Bessemer today and purchased three lots facing Third avenue between Eighteenth and Nine teenth streets, just in front of the city hall from the Bessemer lodge of odd Fellows and the Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company for $500 cash. The lots face 150 feet on Third avenue and 140 feet on Eighteenth street. The motion made that this site be chosen as the one for the courthouse for Bessemer was unanimous, H. B. Wheelock was em- ployed as architect for the plans for the courthouse. Dr. J. c. Curry was award ed the contract for the feeding of the convicts being worked on the roads in this end of the country for the month of September.
 A big ladle carrying 70 tons of motion metal is taken from No. 1 furnace of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Bessemer four times every A hours and is delivered to the steel mill in Ensley every 30 minutes. This quantity of motion iron represents the entire output of No. furnace. The metal is poured into large ladle which is attached to a Birmingham Southern en-
 
 it is said very little heat is lost in the transportation.
 Mrs. E. c. Warner, 66 years of age, died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at her home. The deceased was well known in this dis trict, where she had lived for several years. She is survived by two sons, J. J. Warner and Will Warner; six daugh- ters, Mrs. Clara Reeves, Mrs Alma tt,iol T7,,Jo Owens, Mrs. Edna Boggns, Miss Bonnie Reeves. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock from the residence, the Rev I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Bessemer assisted by the Rev. Wright, pastor of the Ensley Baptist church, conducting the services. Inter- ment will be made at Oakland cemetery with Jacobs in charge
 Miss Cecelia Freeland was a delight ful hostess this morning when she en- tertained the members of the Tues day Bridge club at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Winters, on Fifth avenue. The club prize, pearl beads, was won by Miss Minnie Jackson, while the con- solation, knitting needles, fell to Mrs. Joe Little. A plate luncheon with an ice course was then served
 
 Miss Estelle billiard, a bride elect, was the inspiration of a delightful linen shower this afternoon when Mrs. A. w. Gray, assisted by her niece, Miss Florence Gray Patton, complimented her The gifts were brought in a large clothes basket by little Hattie Lou Moore and Louise Crotwell and the opening of the packages was the cause of much amusement.
 Interest continues to grow in the revival meeting being held at the First Baptist church by the Rev. R. S. Gavin of Aberdeen, Miss. a former pastor of the local church. Mir Gavin is a splendid speaker and large crowds are attending the services.
 Mrs Guy Wilson will entertain the Auction Bridge club Wednesday morn ing at 10 o'clock at her home on Berk- ley avenue All members are urged to be present.
 Helen Thomas, the 5-year- old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. l. c. Thomas, died this afternoon at o'clock at the home of her parents, 1916 Sixth avenue, fol- lowing a long illness. The child was bright and was loved in the neighborhood and by all who knew her. She Is survived by her parents, two brothers, Harry and Karl Thomas. The funeral will be held Wednesday morn ing at 10 o'clock from the residence, the Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. will be made at Cedar Hill cemetery with Huey and Mcconnell in charge.
 The young men of this city will give l dance Friday night at the Armory nall in the Realty building, in compli- nent to the visiting girls.