The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
Bessenler News

Bessemer, January 2O.-(Special) l)-In
future all draymen or transfer compan-
les must report to the police department
oe the city all changes of residence
4 made in Bessemer. This was deter
mined tonight when the city council
passed an ordinance requiring such re-
ports. The ordinance was introduced
two weeks ago by President George
Ross, and was referred to the judiciary
committee. A favorable report was
made tonight. and the ordinance was
passed.
The meeting of the council tonight
was quiet in the extreme Little but
routine business occupied the atten-
tion of the solons and no business of
Importance was transacted.
On recommendation of the finance
committee the city bills for the past
month were ordered paid. The report
of the treasurer for December was re-
ceived. The report of the meat and
milk inspector was made. The special
committee appointed at the last meet
ing night reported that an ordinance
had been passed eXempting new indus
tries locating here from taxes for 10
years The Bessemer Coal and Ice COM
pany was granted permission to close
an alley between Twenty fifth street
and the tracks of the Birmingham Min
eral. Several petitions for arc lights
were referred to the street and light
committee.
The second team of the Bessemer
Athletic club suffered defeat at the
I hands of the Ensley High school quin-
tet on the local floor tonight by the
close score of 80 to 29. The game was
In doubt until the final time was
called. The pass work of both teams
was excellent. and only the close guard
ing of both teams kept the score low.
q. Hill and f. Scott starred for the
Bessemer aggregation. while Mandy
and Cook did stellar work for the Wis
itors. The lineup was as follows: Bes-
semer Second Team-Coburn b. HILL
guards G. Hill, center; +. Scott, O. Will
liams, forwards. Ensley High School
Propst, Phillips, guards; Gindy, center;
Mandy, Cooke, Mcnamara, forwards;
donaldson, referee; Coach Craig, Ems
ley. timekeeper.
delightful dance was enjoyed by
the younger set after the game.
All the Women's Christian Temper
ance unions of the county will meet
next Friday morning at 10 o'clock at
the First Methodist church in Besse-
mer in an all-day session. The princi-
pal topic for discussion will be PRO
hibition." Delegates from the various
county unions will take part in the
discussion, and plans outlined for the
approaching primary election. Among
the other matter that will come be-
fore the session will be reports on the
recent nation wide observance of
Temperance Day" by all the Women's
Christian Temperance unions of the
, United States and Canada.
The Sunday school teachers institute.
which has been in session at the First
Baptist church since Sunday closed to-
night after an interesting meeting. The
programme was carried out as was an
nounced, a good crowd attending each
meeting. At each session interesting
talks were made by II. l.. Strickland,
L. p. Leavell and Miss Lillian S. Forbes
In the Bessemer city court today a
verdict was returned for the defendant
In the case of A. III. Laird VS.. the Sc
curity Insurance company for damages
: for alleged loss of household goods The
cases of w. A. Marbut VS.. the Wood
ward Iron company for damages for
the alleged loss of an eye while in
the employ of the defendant company,
and Ada l.. Padden. administrators VS..
the Republic Iron and Steel company
for damages, were settled out of court
and the cases dismissed.
John N. Smithson, deputy sheriff, has
gone to southeastern Texas to bring
back to Alabama Dan Maddox, who is
wanted in jefferson county for serious
offense. Mr.. Smithson will return home
on Thursday.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Moss Croft
we'll was the scene of a pretty hospi-
tality this afternoon. when their little
daughter. Lois. entertained a number
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