The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, May 6.-(Special.) Rev | W. J. Ray was thrown from an auto- mobile this afternoon on Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, suffering broken arm as well as being badly bruised. It l appears that Mir. Ray, his brother, ana | MT. Baxley of Brighton, were riding ln an automobile going toward town when 1 another car came around the curve, ana ] in trying to eodge it ran into pile of lumber. All of the occupants were thrown to the ground, MT. BaXley had several teeth knocked out, but was oth- erwise uniniured Mir Ray was taken to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital His left arm was broken above the elbow. He is reported to be resting well tonight. While coming downstairs at his home this morning F. J. Gillen caught his heel on the step, falling to the lower floor. pr. c. A. Harris and Dr. George D. Waller were immediately called and on exa imitation, while no bones were broken, he suffered a severe cut on the head, and he was otherwise badly bruised about ShS pOdS. AS MI. CillcA Is tV Sll D Oi eSO his escape from serious injuries is con sidered miraculous. Although he is sui fering greatly from shock, he is reported to be resting well. Unless there are in- ternal injuries, he will be able to be out in several days.
 Considerable interest is being taken in the election of delegates to the Ala bama State Federation of Labor. which will be held in Anniston May 21. Dele gates have already been elected by sev- eral different crafts. Joseph McLure, Jim Lipscomb. and E. H. Tillman were elected to represent the Trades Council. The delegates from this district will be instructed to invite the convention to Bes- senier next year.
 The Farmers union of Jefferson county will be entertained by the Trades Coun- ell on July and 6, and plans for the meeting are being mapped out already. More than 200 delegates are expected in Bessemer at that time and a rousing re- ception is promised.
 Bessemer lodge No. 45S will meet in regular session Monday night at the hall.
 A large crowd of both white people
 
 Nelson community house on Eighth avenue between Twenty-third and Twenty fourth streets this afternoon for the dedication exercises. The ser mon was preached by the Rev. A. C.. Williams of Birmingham, while inter- esting talks were made Ey N. o. Nell son, superintendent of the N. O. Nel- son Manufacturing company; J. D Haffner, superintendent of the local ~l. 0f tI1 fof Judson editor. of the Bessemer Week ly, and number of others. All praised the settlement work being done in Bessemer by the company under the supervision of May Reese Johnson. Several negro melodies were rendered while the singing of Julia Wilkerson was greatly enjoyed, being among the best ever heard here
 Mir and Mrs. M. weinstein announce the engagement of their daughter, Dora, to Mir. Harry B. Schreibman of Lynchburg. Va, the wedding to take place early in June.
 Miss Weinstein was reared in Bes- semer. where she is very popular and is young woman of charming per sonality. Her many friends will be interested to learn of her approaching marriage.
 Circle No. of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs W. M. Farrell.
 PERSONALS
 Mrs. P. J. Gillen has returned from Holt. where she was the guest of friends.
 Miss Bernce Thomas has gone to Columbiana. where she is visiting rel atives
 Bennie Heinberg of Jacksonville, Fla, is the guest of his parents on Sixth avenue.
 Miss Helen Wilson has returned from Selma. where she has been visiting friends.
 N. O. Nelson of New Orleans is the guest of friends in Bessemer today
 MT. and Mrs. W. E. McWilliams have returned from Tuscumbia, where they visited relatives.
 Mrs. Robert Stevenson has returned to her home in Columbus, after a visit to relatives
 Mac Parsons. who has been in Ashe- vile. N. C.. for the benefit of his health. will return in a few days to rep1aiO Dern1anentlUN