The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-07
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, April 6.-(Special. )-The Bes- semer city council met in regular ses- sion tonight in the council chamber, and was called to order at o'clock by Pres ident Protem. J. S. Winters. After the reading of the minutes the regular or oer of business was dispensed with and the bids for the $S0.000 school bonds were opened and Powell Gerard of Chicago, being the highest bidder, the bonds were sold to him. They are dated June l, 1911, and are payable June l, 1914. The bid was 9Sia, while others bids received were as follows: Steiner Brothers. 94A A. J. Hood & Co. of Detroit, So 7-10; Bessemer National bank 95; Otto Marx X Co. of Birmingham, 95.53. The bonds are to be paid for within 30 days after satisfactory transcripts are furnished by the city.
 The regular order of business was re- verted to. and the following communica- tion from Mayor I. A. Lewis was read fOn April 2, 1901 the city of Bessemer voted s40000 bond issue for the purpose of erecting a municipal light plant for the city. These bonds have never been offered for sale. 1t is true, we have a contract with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for five years, this contract being dated June 1, 1913. Practically two years of this contract have expired. I ask you tostake some ac- ton to sell these bonds, especially so since the last administration had map and approximate expense of a municipal lighting plant drawn up by an expert. By selling or offering for sale these bonds we can give the city of Bessemer cheaper light, either through voluntary reduction in rates from the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company or by erecting plant of our own, or by contracting with the Alabama Power company to furnish us with electricity. This company furnishes the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company with electricity and if we should vote these $4o,000 bonds we would have ample capital to build a receiving and distributing sta- ton, and to wire the city ready to re- ceive the current. Respectfully,
 "I. A. LEWIS, Mayor
 After some discussion Alderman Brooks made a motion which was adopted that the matter be referred to the judiciary committee and city attorney to investi- gate the legality of the bonds. T. E.. Primer, assistant tax collector, petitioned the council to extend the time for pay ing taxes until June 1 without penalty. The petition was granted. report from Acting Fire Chief Arthur Roberts was read and received as information, Alder man Surratt made a motion that MT. Roberts be thanked for such a complete report
 A petition from eight of the whisky merchants of Bessemer asking that half of their city license be refunded. A motion was made that the petition be allowed, and an attorney be requested to draw up proper blanks.
 Mrs. c. C. Gwin died today about P o'clock at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital after an illness of two weeks. The de- ceased lived at Lipscomb, where she was well known She is survived by her hus- band, five children, the youngest of which is but 10 years old and a number of other relatives. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the residence, interment being made at Union.
 Miss Lillian Lundie and Walter L. Riley were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the home of the Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church. in the presence of a few rela- lives and friends of the contracting par ties Mrs Riley was reared in Besse- mer, and is a charming young woman. while the groom is state manager of the Southern Woodmen and is one of the best known young men in this city. MT and Mrs. Riley will make their home in Bes- semer.
 The local chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, held it's regular meet ing this afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. w. Hollingsworth on Third avenue and Seventeenth street. The reception rooms were very artistically arranged in spring flowers and ferns and on ar rival the guests were ushered into the dining room, where cream, strawberries and cake were served. Several commit tees reported on their progress and plans were completed for the entertainment to be given Saturday afternoon at the Elks' hall. The grave markers have arrived and Mrs. F. l.. Huey, president of the organization. appointed committee composed of Mrs. Rose Huey, Mrs. Charles M. Ray, Mrs. J. E. McAdory and Mrs. Ellis Terry to see that the markers were up before memorial day. which is April 26 Among those present were: Mrs. F. L. Huey, Mrs. c. M. Ray. Mrs. Rose Huey Mrs. N. V. Gaines, Mrs. J. F McAdory, Mrs w. Wilson, Mrs. E. M. Owen. Mrs. L. B. Bradley. Mrs. c. K. Gray, Mrs. Lacey Edmundson, Mrs. Bert Lytle, Mrs. J. w. Carter, Mrs. J. E. Wright, Mrs. T. D. Lewis, Mrs T. T. Huey, Mrs. W. c. BatW Mrs. M K. Thornton, Mrs. Sam Lefkovits. Mrs. w. D. Lanier Mrs. Ellis Terry. Mrs. Clau- dia Lipscomb, Mrs. w. J. May. Mrs. J. W. Rarden, Mrs. M. P. Benton, Mrs. L. D. McCullom, Miss Mary Lovett. Miss Ethel Ragsdaie and Miss Sarah Howard.
 A pretty wedding was that of Miss Susie Ezell and Claude Paden of Bir- which was solemnized yester- day afternoon at the home of c. l.. Ezel at Jonesboro in the presence of num- Der of relatives and friends. the cere- mony being pronounced by the Rev. M. K Thornton pastor of the First Bap- tist church of Bessemer. The bride had as maid of honor her sister. Miss Mar garrett Ezell, who was becomingly at- tired in chiffon over pink satin while Arlie Paden was his brothers best man.
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