The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
IMPORTANT CASE
 IS NOW ON TRIAL Mrs. M. L. Sterrett Sues BeS- semer for $50OO Damages COMPLAINS OF SEWERAGE Claims Pollution of Valley Creek Is Damaging to Her Health and
 roperty-People Pay
 Poll Tax.
COMPLAINS OF SEWERAGE

Bessemer. January 3O.-Special,)--A case has begun in the Bessemer city court that will not only be of interest to the people of this city but the result will be watched with great interest by the people of Blr- mingham as there are similar eases pend- ing in the courts of that city.
 The case is that of Mrs. M. L. Sterrett against the city of Bessemer, to recover s50OO damages alleged to have been done her property and her family by the sew craze of the city being empted into Val ley creek, which runs through her place twenty miles below the city. The plain tiff claims that the conditions have been very detrimental to her farm and her family, causing sickness and other in- conveniences.
 The city is represented by City Attor- ney w. Frank Porter and the plaintiff is represented by Attorney Montgomery of Birmingham.
 It is expected that the hearing of the case will consume one or two days in the court.
 Paying Poll Tax.
 Tomorrow is the last day on which poll tax may be paid qualifying the voter to his franchise for this year and Deputy Tax Collector Lee Moody is very busy waiting on the people for the last few days.
 The rush was very large today and many people prepared themselves for the political contests scheduled for this year. Mr. Moody expects to be kept exception ally busy tomorrow as there are still many people in Bessemer and this section who have not yet paid their taxes.
 School Resumes.
 The Roberts school building which was recently condemned on account of 'n- secure walls, has been put in suc ape that the school can be reopeneu in all but two rooms which are being repaired as rapidly as possible.
 By handling part of the classes during the afternoon the teachers are able to manage all the pupils and the school was reopened yesterday morning with a full attendance.
 It is thought that the entire building will be put in shape for occupancy and will be absolutely safe in two more weeks.
 New Elks Hall.
 Bessemer lodge No. 721, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is making ar arrangements to erect new hall building, and it is understood that all plans are about matured and that work will begin very soon.
 It is the plan of the building commit- tee of the lodge to erect an opera house or auditorium in connection with the lodge building.
 An assembly hall of some kind is very much needed in this city, and the mat ter of erecting one of convenient propor- tions has been under consideration for some time.
 The local lodge of Elks is one of the strongest in this section and the mem bers are enthusiastic in the work that has begun The new building will very likely be built and completed this year, and 1t is almost a certainty that the op- era house will be built in connection.
 Notes and Personals.
 Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Mir Henry Brown of this city and Miss Jennie Far mer of Tuscaloosa, which will take place at the home of the brides parents in Tuscaloosa on the night of February IA
 George w. McDaniel is quite i'll with pneumonia at his home on Carolina ave- nue.
 Miss Jennie Love Carrel and MT. Will liam Bethea Lawson were married at the home of the brides parents, Mir and Mrs. A. S., Carrel, on Eighth avenue in this city. tonight at S:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. s. Handley of Birmingham, assisted by the Rev. Robert C. Gilmore of this city
 Dr. Charles Stevenson and s. NJ. Haley who have been spending some time with the formers brother. George H. Steven son. in this city have returned to their homes in Lexington, Ky
 Rehearsals for the entertainment to be given under the auspices of the local lodge of Elks, under the direction of Mrs. E. A. Little. indicate the fact that the affair will be one of the most unique ever given in this city. The best local talent has been engaged and all who at tend are promised rare treat. The time for giving the entertainment has not yet been decided upon, but 1t will be some time next month