The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
BesSen1er News

Bessemer, December S.-(speelalA-T . Bessomer city council met in regular ses- sion tonight in the council chamber at the city Tall and was called to order by President pro tenn E. l.. Huey. in the absence of President George Ross. who is i'll. Judge Jones complained in thc interest of MT. Buck, asking if tho gro- cerymsn who sold cured sausage would have to pay a license for selling meat besides the regular grocery license. It vas moved by Alderman Simmons ard seconded by Alderman Winters that gro cerymen be allowed to sell cured sat- sage.
 MT. Jenning petitioned the council ask iEg that Carolina avenue from the Louis vile and Nashville railroad to Thirty second street be opened up. The niatt.t was Ie-referred to the street and light committee and city attorney to push the matter. MT. Perkins complained of tbe condition of Arlington avenue between Thirtieth and Thirty-third streets and asked that the avenue be repaired. This was referred to the street and light committee and city attorney. Solicitor Ben G. Perry was present and asked that the street be repaired on Third avenue and Twentieth street in front of thu Jacobs and Son undertaking establish ment. It was referred to the street and light committee. MT. Houston asked that light be placed in East Besseme, This was referred to the street and light committee.
 J. H. Cox petitioned the council for permission to open up a first class bar becue stand on Third avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets Iris was referred to the building committee to report back at the next meeting. The high board fence back of the Harris Brothers Clothing company's store on Third avenue was complained of This matter was referred to the building committee and Mayor George E. Rut- ledge with power to act.
 In a communication from the mayer it was stated that for the past twenty four months the city hall building had been paying excess water rent and that it was necessary to have the plumbing of the building overhauled tD stop this. This was referred to the building committee.
 The miscellaneous committee 10 Nhicf. was referred the bill of Dr. C. A. Ilarr's for $150 for operation and services to Detective Frank Childers, report that he be allowed slGo The report was adopt ed.-- A letter from Harry Firsthrock os the Bessemer Gas company asking that the gas company be allowed to make a bid for the city lighting. was read. M firs'brook was present and explained the lighting of streets by gas. This was received as information.
 The report of the street and light com mittee authorizing the mayor 10 go into a five year contract with the Birming- ham. Railway, Light and Power con- pany for lighting the City unless any other bids were received from any other lighting firm at the meeting tonight The action was deferred until next meeting
 The resignation of w. C. Baty, wro was q member of the city detective dc partmeht, Was read and received with regrets. committee was appointed as follows: w. A. Simmons, ]. N. Brooks end Mayor George E. Rutledge, to study the financial condition gof the city ani see if the expenses might not be de. creased in some way.
 l.. M. Gosney, repre- senting the Aneri- can La France Fire Engine company of Atlarta, Georgia, was present and eX- plained how the city might save money by installing a motor fire engine. The purchase of motor fire engine was re- ferred to Inc fire department committee and mayor.
 George MeDaniels. 55 years of age, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. A. Schwartz, on Arlington ave- nue, after a long illness. The deceased las lived in Bessemcr for many years and is well known in this city. He is survived by four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. A. Schwartz, Mrs. w. z. Stoddard. Mrs. H. E. Matthews. Miss