The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-20
SEEKS CLEAR TITLE
TO RIVER FRONTAGE
Tuscaloosa Delays Construc-
ton of Wharf
BERNHARD RESIGNS
Promoter of Barge Lines From Tus-
oaloosa to New Orleans Makes
Business Trip-Methodists
to Build New Church
BERNHARD RESIGNS

Tuscaloosa, November 1g-(Special)
The city commission has decided to take
no action looking toward the construction
of a wharf until thorough Investigation
is made and the exact status of the water
front determined. It is stated that the
commission will then announce whether
the city will construct a wharf which
will enable the city of Tuscaloosa to re-
ceive the same benefits from the river
transportation and the operation of barges
which is to be enjoyed by the coal and
iron producers along the river above the
city.
1t is stated by attorneys that the city
of Tuscaloosa has title to large 'front.'
age on the river, the grants having been
made many years ago by the govern
ment. Whether the title to all this prop
erty still remains in the name of the city
is said to be In doubt, but 1t is known
that the city still has a sufficient amount
of frontage on the river to insure a site
for a wharf.
The Board of Trade has named COM
| mittee to confer with the city commission
on this matter.
The Rev. Marvin r. Hehin, pastor of
| the First Methodist church, has returned
| from Admission, where he attended the an
| nual conference. Mr. Hefiin was returned
to Tuscaloosa for another year. The re-
port made to the conference by the First
church of Tuscaloosa was one of the best
| of the conference, and showed large in
crease In membership and in funds raised
| for expenses and benevolent purposes.
| The church has only recently raised a
| large part of the funds necessary for the
construction of a $4,000 house of worship
1t Is stated that work on the structure
alxS
John II. Bernhard, vice president and
general manager of the Alabama New
| Orleans Transportation company and the
| promoter of the barge lines from Tusca-
| loosa to the gulf, was in Tuscaloosa to-
| day. Mr.. Bernhard declined to discuss
the reason for his resignation, which was
| rendered to the directors of the company
Immediately after his return from Tusca-
loosa to New Orleans following the oper-
alton of the first barge and the celebra-
tion here several weeks ago. He made an
inspection of the properties of the COM
pany here and will return at once to
New Orleans. 1t Is stated that his resig-
nation will not become effective until next
March. Mr.. Bernhard stated that there
would be no change in the plans of the
company.
Walter s. Stallngs, secretary of the Br-
mingham Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, will be the principal speaker at a
banquet to be given at the local Young
Mems Christian association building.
| Thursday night.
DR.. J. F. Orr of the state department
of health, who Is In charge of the health
| campaign now being waged in Tusca-
| loosa county, announced today that four
entire days next week would be devoted
to work among the negroes. In prosecut-
ing this work DR.. Orr is receiving the CO.
operation of the members of the Tusca-
loosa County Medical Society as we'll as
the Anti-Tuberculosis Society and the
other organizations of like character in
the city and county.