The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-21
BESSEMER COUNCIL
DIVIDED ON SALARY
Payment of Aldermen Under
Retrenchment Policy
Causes Breach

Bessemer, October 2O.-(Special)
The action of the city council in the
matter of paying the members of the
council $40 per month is being watched
with great deal of interest At the
first meeting of the new council Alder
man Tillman introduced a resolution
repeating the ordinance. Alderman Ter
ry objected and the matter was re-
ferred to a committee. At the meeting
Tuesday night Alderman Lowery,
chairman of the committee, asked for
further time to make his report and the
matter will be decided at the first
meeting of the alderhanic body in No
vember Since adjournment was taken
by the council it has been learned that
there is a division in the ranks in re-
gard to the disposal of the ordinance,
some members 'favoring the repeal of
the ordinance while others favor the
paying of monthly salaries to the mem
bers 1t has been rumored that the
council is evenly divided and the vote
will stand five to five. with President
George Ross casting the deciding vote.
Although the new aldermanic body was
unanimous on a number of questions
that have already been disposed Of
there has been shown a disposition to
differ on many questions that will arise
in future. Several days ago the mayor
named a night warden, but objections
were made, resulting in the mayors
appointee being rejected, the body
agreeing on the nominee of the pr-
mary of the early spring. 1t is proba-
BILE that the council will settle the
question in open session.
The Sunday school class of John
Donaldson of the First Methodist
church held an interesting meeting last
night in the club rooms in the base
ment of the church. at which time Mar
tin Upton was reelected president and
klttrell Trotter reelected secretary
and treasurer. 1t was decided to give
a mock trial Friday night at the high
school auditorium. Ellis Houston will
sue Herbert Milton for stealing a pig
number of prominent attorneys will
take part in the trial, while the Jury
will be composed of men and women, a
large number of witnesses have been
summoned.
Mrs. John Egan was hostess to the
Junior Matrons' club this afternoon at
her home on Berkeley avenue and Tween
tleth street. color tone of yellow
and red was carried out in the decora-
tons OF the reception rooms, dahlias
being used in profusion. There were
three tables of forty-two, score being
Kept on hand painted cards by Mrs
George Harrison. The club prize. A
hand embroidered scarf, was won by
Mrs Ed DeShazo, while the consolation
a cluny lace centerpiece, was captured
by Mrs. j. H. Blue. At the conclusion
n a 90 L.
Those present were Mrs. Moses. Mrs
Mac Batson, Mrs. S. w. Wright, Mrs.
Guy Wilson, Mrs. James Donaldson.
Mrs. G. r. Kuchins, Mrs. J. H. Blue
Mrs. L. w. Allen, Mrs E. D. Hickson.
Mrs. e. P. Lacey, Mrs Ed DeShazo and
Mrs. George Harrison.
Inc home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Ball
on Seventh avenue, was the scene of a.
pretty hospitality this afternoon, when
their son, Edward Lee Ball, entertained
a number of little friends in celebration
OF his fifth birthday The interior Of
the house was artistscally arranged for
the occasion in Halloween decorations.
witches, black cats, jacS-o'- lanterns be-
ing used In profusion. Juvenile games
and contests were enjoyed the prizes he
ing won by Olive Hatha way and Edward
Ling. Later in the afternoon delicious
refreshments We're served, the table being
decorated in JACKIE lanterns, witches.
black cats ETC., the birthday cake, with
Its five burning candles, being the center
decoration. Mrs. Ball was assisted in en-
PERTAINING the little folks by her daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie Ball. TIE little host was
| the recipient Of many pretty gifts.
The Rev. j. c. Mcqueen will fill the
pulpit at the Brighton Presbyterian
church Sunday evening, and will have
for his theme, abide With Me-" The
service will begin at 1870 o'clock, the pub
! lie being invited to be present.
verdict in the amount of $1,000 wa q
! returned in the case of George Roach VS..
the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron com
pany, in the Bessemer city court. The
plaintiff was seeking damages for AL
legged personal injuries received while at
work in mine of the defendant COM
pany. In the case of Mollie johnson VS.
the Birmingham Railway, Light tand
Power company a verdict of SIS was re-
turned. The case of Shep Groom vs.. the
United States Cast Iren Pipe and Fol,n-
dry company was tried today, the iurv
bringing in a verdict in the amount Of
$l25. Court adjourned for the week this
afternoon.
Much interest is being manifested in
the recital which will be given Sat,,r
day afternoon by the pupils of the Grove
School of Music at the studio, on Third
avenue between Sixteenth and Seven
teenth streets. An excellent programme
has been arranged for che occasion and
it is expected that a large crowd will
be present.
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