The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-03

Lou Hosmer, IS.
 F. w. Hoffmeyer Dies Suddenly Frederick William Hoffmeyer, age 50, dropped dead at the residence of Mrs. Henry, ISIS Ninth avenue, where he boarded. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rosa HOffmeyer, of Chattanooga four sons, William, F. Hoffmeyer, of Bessemer, Richard, Her bert and Ernest, of Chattanooga; six brothers, ,John,- Ed, Henry and Lyman, of Texas, Charlie Hoffmeyer, of Annis- ton and Fred Hoffmeyer, of Cullman, and two sisters also of Cullman.
 Mir. Hoffmeyer was one of Bessemer's best known pioneers, having resided here for about thirty years, and being prominently identified in fraternal and civic circles. For many years he was connected with the N. O. Nelson com pany here and in other cities. He re- tried some time ago because of i'll health. Funeral services will be an- nouneed by McCollum, pending the ar rival of relatives.
 Bessemer Realty Booming than 250 lots were sold at Bessemer during the month of July, according to records at the probate office and state ments of realty agents here, this being the largest months business since 1887, when the city was laid out and incOr- porated. Realty agents look forward to continuance of the realty boom for the next several months, due largely to the number of subdivisions being opened on the outskirts of the city.
 W. A. Read, secretary of the Bes- semer Coal Iron and Land company, semer Coal, Iron and Land company, $1O0,O00 worth of lots during July. Most of this was in the recently opened North Highlands section lying between Bessemer and Hueytown, though there has been q healthy demand for resi- -dential lots in the city proper. The to- tai sales of this company will be more than 150 lots for July in the North Highlands, while they have had numer- ous sales in the city and in other sec tions near town which they have recent ly opened. 'N
 With the extension of water mains to the North Highlands sections, to- gether with the building of the new sub station of the Alabama Power company to furnish lights to that section, build ing activities there are expected to in- crease materially. Though there has been a heavy sale of lots there, building has been held up, pending the putting in of these conVeinences and contractors state that they expect a building boom in this neighborhoOd as soon as they are installed.
 Large Crowd Attend LuncheOn-A large number of people attended the monthly luncheon of the Inter-U Urban club which was held at Wilkes Satur- day afternoon at 1 o'clock. Lunch was served by the women of that communi- ty at the Baptist church, the principal speakers of the occasion being: Rev. R, M. Phifer, Prof. Ward, A. D. Ausman, Mrs. B. c. Bruce and Mrs. Tatum. Later vocal solo was rendered by George Bowen, accompanied by Earl Davis.
 Two Negroes Killed-The deaths of two negro miners, Willie George Wal lace and Lewis Foster, are being in vestigated by Deputy Coroner J. J, Grove this week. Wallace is said to have been killed in Dolomite mine No. 5 of the Woodward Iron company, while Foster is alleged to have been killed while working in Muscoda mine No. G., of the T. 0, I. company. Evidence in both cases tends to show that the deaths were accidental. The bodies are being held at MeCOllum Undertaking com pany.
 Service For Menz-Rev. Luke Rader will conduct special service for men only at the South Highland Baptist tabernacle Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The regular services will be held Sunday morning at Il o'clock and again at 80 in the evening. Large crowds have been attending the revival and special musical programs are being carried out under the direction of Powell Lee, of Macon, Ga, formerly of Birmingham, and who is well known ksEe.