The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
THINK ROAD SHOULD GETENCOURAGEMENT Mass Meeting Will Be Held in BeSsemer Tomorrow MAYOR ORDERS CLEANING Order Is Also Issued Saying That Dogs Must Wear Tags In the
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MAYOR ORDERS CLEANING

Bessemer, May 1S-(Special) )-There is prevailing sentiment here that if Besse- mer proposes to maintain the stride that she has taken within the past several years, 1t is up to her to give the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad a fair show about entering the city. It is contended the construction of the road means much to the city, and no obstacle should be placed in their way. It is un- derstood that some of the members of the city council are opposed to the way in which several of the streets are being blocked up. caused by the building of the trestle. The only way to do a thing any good is to boost it, anw now is the time to adopt the slogan, "On to Besse- mer''
 The roads proposed entrance into Besse- mer means great things for the future of the city. The main terminal will be Bessemer, and the advantages to be de- rived from this can be easily seen. There Will be a mass meeting held on Monday evening at the Rebie hall for the pur- pose of hearing opinions of the different citizens, and it is hoped that the meet ing will be well attended
 If the gas company of Biloxi, Miss, does erect a gas plant in the city, 1t will be of inestimable benefit to the house kepers Gas Is by far the most econom- ical and convenient for cooking pur- poses, and besides is preferred by many to electricity for Illuminating purposes.
 In the Courts.
 Everyone connected with Judge Jack sons court took a day off today, and WILL take a fresh start on Monday when the criminal court goes into session.
 Business was dull in the mayors court this morning, as there was only one case to be brought before his honor. Frank Shafer, a negro, was up for larceny, and his hearing proved to be rather poor, when his honor called the turn on him by asking just how much stuff he pur- Joined.
 Personal and General. The following notices have been issued at the instance of the mayor
 Notice is hereby given to all property owners, and agents of property owners, that they are required to clean up the premises, cut the grass and fill in all | places where stagnant water has accu- mulated, by June 15, 19W | Also. all persons owning dogs in the city of Bessemer will call at the city | hall and procure badges, on or before June l. otherwise, all dogs found on the | streets after that date without badges l will be taken up and killed" F Col l.. D. Godfrey, solicitor of the city court of Bessemer, is still quite i'll at | his home.
 MT. Gray Huffman is quite sick at Dr.. | Robinsons infirmary.
 Mir G. C. Bally of Piney Woods, was brought into the city this morning, and l.l,4. "a AI1- pendicitis.
 Mrs Murry Jones sustained a bad scare | and slight injuries this morning, when the horse that she was driving became | frightened and started to run. Mrs. Jones was thrown against a wire fence, and while the injuries received were not at all serious, they were very painful.
 Mrs. Benchoff is quite i'll at the home or her aunt. Mrs Wrye, on Sixth avenue.
 Dr. A. S. Fitzpatrick has returned from Union Springs, where he went to attend | his mother, who had the misfortune to | fall and break her leg.
 A valuable piece of property changed hands today, when Lee Moody sold to Rosenbaum Bros. lot on First ave nue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets The consideration being s175O.
 ''Eddie' Latham, the popular sheriff of ] Tuscaloosa county, spent a few hours in the city court today
 Miss Helen Johnson, formerly of Besse- mer, but now of Birmingham, is visiting | friends here.
 MT. Huey Johnson of Birmingham is spending some time in the city.
 hliss Carrie Ackenhauser left today to spend Sunday in Gadsden.
 MT. w. B. Price of Florence, who has been spending the past few days with I MT. Harry Grigsby. has returned home.
 Miss Sallie May Johnson will leave | this evening for Selma and Montgomery, ana will remain away for the sum | mer.
 MT. T. J. Bissette. a former member of the Bessemer city council, spent a l few hours in the city this morning on 1 business.
 1 Mrs Ellis Burrell and little daughter 1 left this morning to spend some time | with relatives in Pratt City.