The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-30
ANNEXATION ISSUE UP IN BESSEMER Council To Decide on Jones'
 bOrO Petition LIQUOR PETITIONS Will Be Circulated in Bessemer Mon- day-Brighton Defeats Lips
 comb and Ensley Downs
 Woodward Team

Bessemer, April -(Special)- of the livest topics of ,he day Is the question of the annexation of Jones' boro to Bessemer. thereby making Greater Bessemer. An election was held September IT, 1910. but the council did not sustain the election and the city court declared 1t illegal so the pro motors of the movement waited until l the expiration of the required six months before presenting a petition for another election This was given to the council at their last meeting, Tuesday, April IS. with 1o6 names signed, which is one more than the number that cast votes at the former election, and it was turned over to the street and light committee Jack Saunders, chairman, and City Attorney | Bumgardner. A report win be made at the meeting next Tuesday night and it is presumed an election recommend ed. If no election is called Wednesday morning a writ of mandamus, forcing an election, will be filed by prominent | citizen of Jonesboro.
 There are two strong factions in | this issue, and it seems that the town | Is divided not so much as to whether | they will become Bessemerites but as to the conditions and terms of incor- pora tion. The opponents of a straight 1 annexation claim that they will never consent to unite unless, on the same day that the election Is held, BeSse- mer shall call an election for the com mission form of government. The pres ident of the council stated that he in tends to appoint a special committee to confer with a committee appointed | cil and agree upon what representation Jonesboro will have and demand that one of the commissioners if appointed shall be from Jonesboro. This party claims that the petition recently of | fered is the same one prepared for the | legislature but the authors of the pa per declare that it was not written for | the legislature even, nor presented there.
 Those favoring the movement are confident of success and are anxious to annex regardless of the city govern ment being changed, as it will mean better educational advantages for their children and municipal improvements in every line.
 Each party is only awaiting the de- cision of the committee and council be- fore beginning hostilities.
 Liquor Petitions
 The blank forms. with spaces for 40 names, of the following petition are | in the city and are expected to be cir culated Moday. It reads.
 Hon. J. P. Stiles, Judge of Probate
 Court:
 We. the undersigned, who are qual- | flied voters of Jefferson county, Ala bama, make application by this petition signed by us in person and ask that | an election be held in said county of Jefferson, state of Alabama, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters thereof whether or not the man. ufacture and sale of spurious, vinous or malt liquors shall be legalized in said county of Jefferson, state of Alabama"
 These will be circulated all over the county and will require the signatures of 45 per cent of the qualified voting power to put in effect the desired cleo | tion.
 Amateur Ball Games
 An exciting game of baseball was played at Brighton Saturday afternoon between the ball teams of Brighton and Lipscomb, resulting in a victory for | Brighton by score of 1 1 to g. The bat teries were: Brighton, Morris, Edmond son and Given Lipscomb, Rice and Goodson.
 The Ensley baseball team defeated Woodward on the grounds of the lat ter club Saturday afternoon by a score 
 snappy and full of action. The batteries were: Ensley, Halfacre and Sanford ], Woodward, Horn and Hotz.
 Church Notes
 Baptist-Morning subject: The Primacy of Faith" regular service in the even ing; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. the Rev. M. K Thornton, pastor.
 Methodist-Regular service and preach ing morting and evening; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m; class meeting at ' D. m.; the Rev J. F. Sturdivant, pastor. ] Presbyterian-M subject: "The Book;' evening subject, His Workman ship" Sunday school at 9:45 a. m; the Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor.
 Christan-Morning subject: "The Chris tian Home;" evening. Christian Unity" Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; the Rev. D. P. Taylor, pastor
 Episcopal-Regular service and sermon morning and evening; Sunday school at 945 a. m; the Rev. l. o. Adams, pastor.
 Presbyterian, U. s. A.-Service at Il a. m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.. m.; no even- ing service; the Rev. H. l.. Walker, pas tor.
 Jonesboro Methodst-rhe Rev L. F. Parish will preach a special sermon to the children Sunday morning; regular evening service.
 Brighton Baptist-The Rev. l. W. Car lise will preach at Il a. m.; subject: How the Gospel Affects the Individual" ? Jonesboro Baptist-The Rev. R. W. Car lisle will preach at 7:30 p. m.; subject , 'The Difference Between God and Satan" St. -Catholic-Father Kittrick will hold low mass at o'clock; Sabbath school from 9 until 10; high mass and ser { mon at l0:30, the text to be taken from the Gospel of the day. Litany, rosary and benediction at o'clock in the afternoon
 All the members of the Baptist church are urged to be present at the II o'clock WANTED-FEMALE HELP
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