Tuesday Jany 2 1912
Council met in regular session. Mayor Buchanan in the chair.
The following aldermen present Gregg, Massey, Hughes
The street committee reported walk and crossing north of Ferguson's store
No report from park committee.
No report from the sanitary committee.
Marshals report as follows
Collected city tax $223.00
1 case in court $ 3.50 Bal $226.50
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
1 mo salary $10.00
collecting taxes $22.30
pd out for work $ 1.50 Total $33.80
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Feby 6, 1912
Council meet in regular session. Mayor Buchanan in the chair. The following aldermen
present Massey, Ferguson, Gregg, Hughes Absent - Neal
Street committee reported included repairs made on crossings and walks.
Other committees made no report
Marshals report as follows
Collected city tax $213.50
Fines & costs 1 case $ 3.50
Bal $217.00
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman 1 mo salary $10.00
Pd for collecting tax $21.70
pd for clearing up rubbish $ 8.25
1 lock for cooler $ 1.50
Total $41.45
Bells Bulletin Adv. $ 1.00
J N Ferguson & Sons lumber $34.03
K D Kidd repairS $ 2.00
W H East work $ 1.00
Will Ellison work $ 1.50
Tuesday Mch 5 1912
Council met in regular session. Mayor Buchanan in the chair. The following aldermen
present Ferguson, Neal, Massey, Hughes
Street committee reported work needed but nothing done.
Park committee
Sanitary committee
Marshals report as follows
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
J P Drury street work $ 9.50
H A Herman Sal $10.00
" hauling garbage $ .60
April 2, 1912
Council met in regular session. Mayor absent. H A Herman acting Mayor. The
following aldermen present Massey, Ferguson, Hughes, Neal
Street committee - no work. No other committee no report.
K D King was appointed to fill the unexpired term of A B Gregg.
Marshals report as follows
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman Sal $10.00
10% collecting & hauling garbage $ .90
Walter Ford, Joe Oney work $ 1.00
Services of aldermen 1 year $42.00
June 4 1912
Council met in regular session. Mayor Protem acting mayor. The following aldermen
present Massey, Ferguson, Neal, Hughes
Street committee reported streets in good condition.
K D Kidd was sworn in as alderman in place of A B Gregg resigned.
The street between Mr. Stamey and Mr. Proctor was ordered opened.
Marshals report as follows
Collecting st tax $58.00
Payed out for st work $53.35
Show performance $ 2.00
One fi... $ 3.50
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
K D King labor $ 5.00
J N Ferguson & Sons $ 9.03
F B Kidd Bois dark $ .90
Feagan Brothers $ 4.50
H A Herman $22.10
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tuesday July 2 1912
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Ferguson, Kidd, Hughes
The street committee made the following report. Nothing done except 1 days weed
cutting.
No other committees made reports.
Marshals report as follows
1 show performance $ 1.00
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman 1 mo sal $10.00
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Feb 4 1913
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Kidd, Hughes, Ferguson
Street committee reported crossings put in shape.
Marshals report as follows
Collecting city tax $326.05
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
H A Herman 1 mo salary $10.00
For collecting city tax 10% $32.60
Total $42.60
March 4 1913
Council met in regular session. The following aldermen present Ferguson, Kidd, Hughes
Mayor Massey in the chair.
The order for the election for city officers was ordered and the notice ordered posted.
Street committee reported streets dragged and a drag purchased for 25.00, $5.00 of which
was paid by the city.
Marshals report as follows
Collecting city tax $18.80
City fine $ 3.50
The Sal of the marshal was fixed for the ensuing 2 years at $10.00 per year and 10% of all
taxes except st taxes on which there will be no %.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
H A Herman 1 mo sal $10.00
For collecting city tax $ 1.80
(Signed) W W Massey, Mayor
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
April 1, 1913
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Kidd, Ferguson, Hughes
The vote was canvassed and the following aldermen elected for the ensuing 2 years. For
Mayor W W Massey. For Marshall H A Herman. For Aldermen Ferguson, Cobb,
Proctor, Dickerson, Hughes. All were present and took the oath of office.
The sanitary ordinance was lost by 2 majority.
The following street committee was appointed. W B Ferguson, J S Cobb, D B Proctor
Park committee; Jos Hughes, J Dickerson
Sanitary committee: D B Proctor, Jos Hughes
Joseph Hughes was elected Secy & Treas
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman Sal & Col $12.85
Geo Goding holding election $10.10
J N Ferguson & Sons lumber $20.62
J P Drury st work $ 2.50
Total $46.07
(Signed) W W Massey, Mayor
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas May 6, 1913
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Proctor, Cobb, Massey
Street committee reported 1 days work with 2 teams cleaning up rubbish. No further
report.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
Marshals report as follows
Collected 3 show licenses $ 3.00
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
H A Herman 1 mo sal $8.35
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas June 3, 1913
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Cobb, Proctor, Hughes, Dickerson. Absent - Ferguson
Street committee reported some work on the side walk.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
Marshals report as follows
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
Will E Sewell 1 days work $ 1.50
Walter Pucket hauling $ 7.00
J P Drury $14.00
J H Dickerson - boarders $ .75
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
July 1, 1913
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Cobb, Ferguson, Proctor, Hughes
Street committee reported weeds cut in town.
Sanitary committee reported the city in fairly good shape.
Park committee reported sale of dead trees and bruch cleaned up. Price for trees $2.50
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman 3 mo sal $25.00
Hauling garbage $ .75
K D Kidd cutting weeds $ 7.20
W W Massey $ 4.65
Walter Puckett st work $ 3.25
(Signed) W W Massey, Mayor
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Aug. 5, 1913
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Proctor, Cobb, Hughes
Street committee reported as follows - report nothing done except some weeds cut.
Park committee - no report except some of the weeds needing cut.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
K D Kidd for cutting weeds $ 1.60
Bob Vinyard st work $ 4.90
Bells Mer Co. $ 8.00
Floyd Howell $ 1.50
(Signed) W W Massey, Mayor
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas Oct 7, 1913
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following aldermen
present Cobb, Dickerson, Ferguson, Hughes, Proctor
Street committee reported streets dragged and some repair work done in addition to
grading.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee ordered to see that wagons were not to be driven through the park.
The following acct were allowed and ordered paid.
J P Drury $28.15
H A Herman $17.45
J H Yeary $ 3.00
Bells Mer Co. $ 2.70
Total $51.30
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Jan. 6, 1914
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Proctor, Cobb, Hughes
The street committee reported as follows - very little work done on streets.
Sanitary committee made no report
Park committee no report
The Marshals report was as follows
2 cases in court $ 7.00
Collecting city tax $73.50
Collecting property tax $116.70
Marshals acct
3 mo sal $25.00
10 p col property tax $11.65
8 loads garbage $ 1.20
Greg Dillon $ 1.80
N C Ferguson $12.03
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues. Feb 3, 1914
Council met in regular session. The following aldermen present
The street committee reported as follows: some street work done and the streets in
fairly good shape.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee made no report.
The marshals report as follows
Collected property tax in Jan $330.00
" in Dec. $116.70
Taxes unpaid $ 25.05
Total tax $471.75
The following acct were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman 10% $330.00 $ 33.00
A J Sewell 9 loads garbage $ 1.35
To Harman Smith for st work $ 13.50
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas April 7, 1914
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Dickerson, Cobb, Proctor, Hughes
Street committee reported some work done on streets and more repairs needed but
streets in fairly good shape.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
The marshals report as follows
for the year collected street tax $72.75
city fines & atty fees $14.00
Taxes from shows $ 3.50
Property tax $467.50
The following accts allowed and ordered paid.
3 mo sal $25.00
10% collecting $ 2.50
K D King $ 4.90
J P Drury $ 6.50
R C Vinyard $ 3.00
W B Ferguson $ 2.05
J N Ferguson & Sons $36.06
Emmett Penn $24.93
Mr. Geo Ferguson appeared before the council.
Bells, Texas June 7, 1914
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present Cobb, Proctor, Hughes
Street committee reported some work on the street done and hands warned out to
work streets as soon as teams can be secured.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee granted right to hold picnic in July.
Marshals report
The following accts allowed and ordered paid.
A J Sewell $ 1.15
Bells Mer Co. $62.56
Emmett Penn $10.32
J H Dickerson $ 4.95
Total $78.98
Tuesday Oct 6, 1914
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present Cobb, Proctor, Hughes
Street committee reported considerable work done all over town.
Sanitary committee made no report.
Park committee made no report.
Marshals report as follows
Street fund report filed - OK
4 cases in court $14.00
1 case uncollected ($3.50)
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
H A Herman 6 mo sal $50.00
Bells A. Mer Co. $ 3.35
Penn Lumber Co. $31.80
It was decided to borrow $50 for 60 days.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Jan 5, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present
Street committee
Sanitary committee
Park committee sold one tree to J H Graves
Marshals report as follows
4 cases in the city court $ 14.00
Collected city taxes $200.00 $214.00
Payed for feeding prisoner $ 1.75
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman 3 mo sal $25.00
10% of $200.00 $20.00
Bells Mer Co for Mdse $ 8.45
Emmett Penn for lumber $14.45
JH DIckerson for hauling gravel $ 3.25
J N Ferguson & Sons for nails $ 1.60 $72.75
A franchise to opperate an electric light plant was granted to Geo Ferguson, a copy
of which appears on the opposite page.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues Feb. 2, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present Proctor, Cobb, Hughes
It was decided to discontinue the hauling of junk in small loads for the present.
Marshals report as follows
City tax collected $473.25
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
A J Sewell 14 loads of junk $ 2.10
H A Herman for collecting taxes $27.30
Tues Mch 2, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present Proctor, Cobb, Hughes
Very little street work was done during the past mo on acct of the rainy weather.
Marshals report as follows - none
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid - none
The council ordered that an election be held for the purpose of electing one mayor,
one marshall, and five aldermen. Date of election Apr 6, 1915 Geo Goding was
approinted Judge of election. Dr. Goulds resignation as city health officer was
accepted.
No further business appearing, council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas Apr 6, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Massey in the chair. The following
aldermen present Proctor, Ferguson, Dickerson, Cobb, Hughes
No reports from committees.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Services for aldermen and Sec & Treas $42.00
Bells Mer Co. Mdse $ 13.30
Marshals report as follows
Col property tax $481.60
9 cases in court $ 31.50
2 shows $ 1.50
Prisoners ... $ 1.00
Paid for feeding prisoners $ 2.75
Marshals acct 3 mo sal $25.00
10% of $8.00 $ .80
At an election held in this City for the election of 1 mayor, 1 marshal and 5 aldermen,
the canvas of the vote showed the election of the following.
For Mayor W B Penn
For Marshal K D King
For Aldermen Ferguson, Dickerson, Hughes, Law, Foster
All wer present and took the oath of office.
The following committees were appointed by the new mayor.
Street & Alley - W B Ferguson, J H Dickerson, D E Law
Sanitary - W B Ferguson, J H Dickerson, K D Kidd
Park - J H Dickerson, P B Foster, Joseph Hughes
Motion was made and seconded that Jos Hughes act as Secy & Treas.
N B Ferguson was elected mayor protem.
Dr. Mew... was elected city health officer.
Friday Apr 16 was set for clean up day.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
(Signed) W B Penn, Mayor
Tues May 5, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present Law, Ferguson, Hughes
Street committee made the following report - repairs made in front of J M Oney's
shop.
Sanitary committee
Park committee
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Penn Lumber Co. $ 2.16
H A Smith putting in culvert $ 2.25 $4.41
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues June 1, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present Law, Dickerson, Ferguson, Hughes
Street committee made the following report; work done on street north of school
house.
Sanitary committee made no report but the marshal was instructed to look after
certain alleys.
Park committee - no report
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
The mayor was given the power with the advice of the council, to appoint a board
of equalization. The following were appointed W P Kidd, C R Badgett, H W
Witcher
The council fixed the assessment for work on the st 1.00 per day and agreed to use
5 days.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues July 6, 1915
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present Dickerson, Foster, Hughes
Street committee made no report.
Sanitary committee no report except to stop wagons going through the park. This
last was reported by the members of the park committee.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
A J Sewell for hauling off dog $ .25
Penn Lumber Co. - Lumber $ 7.80
J M Oney for repairing grader $ 1.50
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Sec & Treas
Tues Aug. 3, 1915
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present Foster, Hughes, Law, Ferguson Absent - Dickerson
Street committee - no report
Sanitary committee - no report
The following accounts were allowed and ordered paid.
Penn Lumber for lumber $ 6.45
K D Kidd 3 mo services as marshal $25.00
Cash rec'd from show $2.50
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Sec & Treas
Tues Sept 7, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present Foster, Law, Ferguson, Hughes, Dickerson
The street committee made the following report: an iron drain pipe was put in
between the Drug Store & Post Office also crossing leading south from Geo
Fergusons residence and filled all around concrete crossings.
Sanitary committee made no report.
Park committee made no report.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Penn Lumber Co lumber $ 3.75
J H Dickerson work & etc $ 4.35
The acct of the Bells Merc Co for drain pipe was ordered paid when presented.
An ordinance creating the office of Fire Marshall was passed by the council and the
mayor appointed K D Kidd fire marshal.
A copy of this ordinance is made a part of these minutes.
Tues. Oct. 5, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Law, Foster, Hughes
Street committe - no report
Park committee - no report
The following accts were allowed and were ordered paid.
K D Kidd 3 mo salary $25.00
Bells Mer Co Drain Pipe $30.65
Dr. Miller and Dr. Gould were appointed members of the board of health.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, City Treas.
Tuesday November 7, 1915
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Foster, Ferguson, Hughes
Street committee made no report.
Sanitary committee made no report
Park committee made no report.
The marshal was absent and made no report.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues Feb. 1, 1916
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in chair. The following aldermen
present
Dickerson, Ferguson, Hughes
The street committee report some small jobs of repair work done.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
J N Ferguson & Sons nails $ .80
Penn L. Co. $10.20 $11.00
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues Mch 17, 1916
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present Law, Foster, Hughes
The street committee had work done on streets in various parts of the city.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
Tues Mch 21 was selected as clean up day.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Tres
Tues April 4, 1916
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
Penn L Co. $ 7.15
P B Foster fixing bridge $ .40
Aldermen Sal $42.00
Much satisfactory street work was reported done by the street committee.
The yearly report of the Treas was accepted.
The following aldermen present Ferguson, Foster, Hughes
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Wed May 3, 1916
Council met in call session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Foster, John Dickerson, D E Law, Jos Hughes
The street committee made the following report - Pecan St. graded and some repair
work done.
The park committee made no report.
The sanitary committee made no report.
Marshals report as follows
The following acct were allowed and ordered paid.
H W Witcher work on tax rolls $ 3.00
K D Kidd for assessing & col tax $58.73
Wednesday April 11 was approved as clean up day.
Tues June 6, 1916
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present Foster, Hughes, Ferguson
The street committee were ordered to see to cutting the weeds in the streets and
alleys.
The marshal was ordered to repair the pound or build a new one whichever he
deems best.
The park committee made no report
The sanitary committee made no report.
The report shows no claims against the city.
The following were appointed as a board of equalization: D A Pinkston, J G Neal,
Jake Hogan
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues Dec 5, 1916
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Dickerson, Low, Hughes
The street committee made the following report: the racks south of the drug store
were ordered moved to the east of the racks south of the post office. J H Dickerson
was instructed to fix the south well.
Park Committee
The sanitary committee
Marshals report as follows
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Bells Texas Jan 2, 1917
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Hughes, Foster, Dickerson, Ferguson
The street committee made the following report
The Sal of the Marshal was fixed at $50.00 per year, and the night watch $50.00 per
year.
An ordinance requiring motor cars to display head & tail lights, and regulating the
speed of same, was adopted by the council under the emergency clause.
Tom Sanford was granted permission to close the west end of Gentry St.
temporarily.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
Bells Mer Co. $ 1.30
K D Kidd 9 mo Sal $75.00
W J Ferguson $ .90
J M Oney $ 3.50
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues Feb 6, 1917
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Foster, Dickerson, Hughes, Ferguson
The street committee made the following report: no work of importance done. The
hitch racks were ordered moved from the north side of Fergusons store.
The closets in front of the Cottage Hotel owned by the RR Co. was ordered put in
sanitary condition.
The marshal was instructed to warn out the hands and do what work was necessary.
By resolution the speed limit was changed from 10 to 15 miles per hour.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
H A Herman for signs painted $ 2.00
J H Dickerson for signs made $ 2.10
R Wilson was allowed his fine due to city to work on the street in front of his
house.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tues March 6, 1917
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Low, Ferguson, Foster, Dickerson, Hughes
The street committee made the following report: a motion was made to buy a car of
gravel to repair the side walks. The motion was carried.
The speed limit road signs put up by J H Dickerson were declared satisfactory.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
J H Dickerson for puting up signs $ 1.50
Penn Lumber Co. - Mdse $ 2.60
W B Ferguson for fixing walk $ .60
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tuesday April 3, 1917
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present
Street & alley committee reported as follows:
My motion, the following officers were declared elected for the ensuing 2 years
Mayor H G McDonald
Marshal K D Kidd
Aldermen W B Ferguson, D A Pinkston, T W Price, W T Burton, Jos Hughes
The mayor appointed the following committees
Streets and alley - Ferguson, Price
The sanitary committee - Hughes, Pinkston
The park committee - Burton & Price
Secretary & Treas - Jos Hughes
The following accts were allowed and pd
Bells Tribune for printing $ 1.90
W C Witcher for holding election $10.00
K D Kidd services & Collections $76.70
Services of aldermen $42.00
(Signed) H G McDonald
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tues May 1, 1917
Council met in regular session. The following aldermen present Price, Ferguson,
Burton, Pinkston, Hughes
Mayor McDonald in the chair.
The street committee reportee that the rubbish had been hauled off and the holes
filled in the streets.
The sanitary committee made no report
Park committee reported a tree sold for one dollar; which was turned into the city
treasury.
Street tax was set at $3.00 per year. The street committee to warn the hands when
they see fit.
The following accts were allowed and ordered pair.
T W Price for hauling $ 2.50
Walter Puckett was appointed night watch for 1 year from April 1, 1917. The sal as
fixed by the council in July to be $50 per year.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes,
Tuesday June 7, 1917
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald absent.
The following aldermen present Ferguson, Pinkston, Hughes
The street & alley committee made the following report: Bridge in front of L B
Olives place needing repairs.
Sanitary committee - no action taken in regard to appointing a city health officer.
Park committee made no report
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
To K D Kidd services as marshal $12.50
To K D Kidd services as fire marshal $ 3.00
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Sept 4, 1917
The council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
named aldermen present: Burton, Pinkston, Hughes
Street and alley committee reported as follows: Nothing except that the weeds had
been cut in various parts of the town. Hands to be ordered out to cut weeds for one
day.
Sanitary committee - made no report
Park committee - made no report
The following accounts were allowed and ordered paid - no accounts presented
The question of city health officer was taken up by the council and Dr. Gould was
approved at a salary of $6.00 a year.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Oct 3, 1917
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Burton, Price, Hughes
The action of the council in appointing Dr. W C Gould as city health officer was
resinded as it appeared from the minutes that Dr. Mewbarn had been appointed by
the council in April 1915.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
Penn L Co. $ 3.25
K D Kidd 3 mo services $12.50
(Signed) Joseph Hughes
Bells, Texas Tuesday March 5, 1918
The council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Pinkston, Ferguson, Hughes
The street committee reported much work needed doing and the marshal was
ordered to warn out the hands and do what work is needed on the streets. Thursday
March 15 was set apart as clean up day.
The sanitary committee made no report
The park committee made no report
The following accounts were allowed and ordered paid:
Marshals report as follows:
Amount of city tax $531.10
Amount of city tax to be collected $ 10.30
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Tuesday May 7, 1918
The council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Pinkston, Burton, Hughes
The street committee reported the streets needing some work as soon as teams can
be had.
Sanitary and park committees made no report.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Sal of aldermen, Secy & Treas $42.00
Penn Lumber Co. $57.15
W J Ferguson - nails $ 4.50
K D Kidd col taxes $56.12
K D Kidd 6 mo sal $25.00
K D Kidd 9 mo fire marshal $ 9.00
Total $193.77
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Tuesday July 2, 1918
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Hughes, Pinkston, Burton
The street & alley committee reported they would have the weeds cut as soon as
they could find a man to do it.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Penn Lumber Co. for lumber $8.25
(Signed) Joseph Hughes,Secy
Tuesday Aug. 6, 1918
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Hughes, Burton, Price
Street committee reports weeds cut.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee reported some work needed on the shed in the park.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
W J Everheart for mowing $ 7.50
W J Everheart for nails $ .25
K D Kidd serv as marshal $12.50
K D Kidd serv as f marshal $ 3.00
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, City Sec
Bells, Texas Jany 7, 1919
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Burton, Hughes
Street committee reported very little work done on acct of bad weather.
Sanitary committee made no report.
Park committee
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Wednesday Mch 5, 1919
Council met in call session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Burton, Pinkston, Hughes
The street committee made a report of cinders hauled to the bridge by M E Church.
Also culvert fixed at the Stevens place.
The sanitary committee - no report
The park committee - no report
The wire that was damaged by J H Dickersons truck was ordered fixed and the bill
to be presented to the party causing the damage.
On motion, the street leading to the park was to be widened and the council was to
pay J B Ferguson $50.00 when he became 21 years old.
Wednesday Mch 12 was set aside as clean up day.
An election was ordered for the 1st Tues in April to elect 5 aldermen, 1 mayor, 1
marshal to serve 2 years.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tuesday April 1, 1919
The council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Hughes, Pinkston, Burton
The street committee made the following report - some general street work done.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
The following officers were declared elected for the ensuing 2 years.
H G McDonald
Marshal Chas H...
Aldermen Hughes, Ferguson, Bivins, Moore
W T Burton and J T Meador tied for alderman. An election was called to elect 1
alderman as at the general election only 4 were elected. This election is ordered for
May 2, 1919.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Services rendered by aldermen, Secy & Treas $36.00
Bells A Mer Co. $80.57
K D Kidd services & Collections $113.95
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Sept 2, 1919
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Moore, Bivins, Hughes, Ferguson
The following committees were appointed
Street Committee - W B Ferguson, H D Moore
Park Committee - W O Bivins
Sanitary Committee - W T Burton, Jos Hughes
City Physician - R C Shanks
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
Bells Mer Co. $108.80
R V Wilson for pipe $ 2.00
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tuesday March 2, 1920
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Moore, Ferguson, Hughes
W B Ferguson was appointed to oversee work on the street that was to be begun as
soon as teams can be secured.
The mayor was instructed to buy 300 ft of 2 in hose and put the fire plugs in good
shape.
Wednesday March 10th was designated as clean up day.
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tuesday May 4, 1920
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Burton, Moore, Hughes
The street committee reported that the streets had all been worked and were in good
shape.
P Mathews to pay for iron culvert in front of his barn.
On motion the new gin co was given a lease on the portion of Commercial Street
they use for gin purposes as long as it is so used.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
The council deferred the purchase of hose for the present on acct of the high price
at present.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Bells, Texas Tuesday March 1, 1921
Council met in regular session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Burton, Ferguson, Bivins, and Hughes.
The street committee was instructed to secure option of the lots necessary to secure
right of way for the Jefferson Highway.
Election was ordered for the purpose of election of 1 mayor, 1 marshal, and 5
aldermen. Date of election 2nd Tuesday in April.
Tuesday March 9 was designated as clean up day.
Amount of property tax collected $670.63
The following acct was allowed and ordered paid.
Bells Mer Co. Mdse for 1920 $ 4.66
W G McDonald for collecting city taxes $67.06
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Wednesday April 6, 1921
The council met in called session. Mayor McDonald in the chair. The following
aldermen present Ferguson, Bivins, Burton, Moore, and Hughes
The election returns were canvased and the following declared elected;
Mayor J E Mathews
Marshal Tom Stroud
Aldermen H D Moore, C L Shupert, Jos Hughes, Carl Allred, and W O Bivins
Street committee reported all streets in good condition, work recently done.
New officers all sworn in and the mayor appointed the following committees
Street - H D Moore, C L Shupert
Sanitary - Jos Hughes, Carl Allred
Park - W O Bivins
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
C L Shupert for sharpening grader blade $ 3.50
Salary for council., secy, & treas $42.00
T H Stroud 6 mo sal as marshal $25.00
T H Stroud 3 mo as night watch $12.50
T H Stroud 4 days st work $ 8.00
W C Witcher holding election $ 6.00
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Sat May 14, 1921
Council met in called session. Mayor Mathews in the chair. The following
aldermen present Moore, Shupert, Allred, and Hughes
Called for the purpose of discussing work on the city park.
Decided to move list to fill up holes from the street.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, City Treas
Tuesday Sept. 6, 1921
The council met in regular session. The following aldermen present Shupert,
Allred, Moore, and Hughes.
No bills presented against the Treas.
The council decided to employ a scavenger to haul refuce out of town.
Marshal instructed to have vacant Ferguson building cleaned up.
On motion, an ordinance was past to require all automobiles to park in the Middle
of Broadway in the business part of the city.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Sept 20, 1921
The council met in call session for the purpose of electing a mayor to act during
the absence of Mayor Mathews and to consider other matters of interest to the
town.
Mr. W B Penn was appointed to be acting mayor.
Charges were filed by W P Kidd against the Marshal T H Stroud. These charges
were filed as a part of these minutes.
Tuesday Sept 27 was set as a time to try these charges.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Wednesday Sept 21, 1921
At a called meeting of the city council, W B Penn was elected mayor to fill the
unexpired term of J E Mathews, resigned.
The following aldermen were present Shupert, Bivins, Allred, and Hughes
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Oct 4, 1921
Council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following aldermen
present Shupert, Bivins, Moore, Allred, and Hughes
All committees reported things in good shape in the various departments.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
A W Jolly printing $7.00
An ordinance requesting the parking of motor vehicles in the town of Bells Grayson
Co. Texas.
The finding of the council in the matter of the charges made by W P Kidd against
the city marshal was that he was guilty of the charges as made.
The bond of the city marshal was accepted.
(Signed) Jos Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Nov. 1, 1921
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present Moore, Allred, Bivins, and Hughes
The street committee reported some repairs on the streets.
Park committee made no report.
Sanitary committee reported no wagon secured. The whole council made a
committee to secure a scavenger.
No bills filed against the city.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joseph Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Dec. 6, 1921
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present Allred, Hughes, Shumpert
The street committee
Park committee
Sanitary committee
No bills filed against the city.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Tuesday March 7 1922
The council met in regular session with the following aldermen present - Bivins,
Allred, Hughes
The report of the street committee reported progress on the street gravelling being
done on Broadway.
The marshal was instructed to look after the culverts and warn out what hands were
necessary to do the work. Street committee ins to examine bridge below R V
Wilsons.
Sanitary committee reported the conditions fairly good.
Park committee - one tree cut out.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid
Bells A Merc Co. for mdse $ 7.33
The following were appointed to serve as a bd of equalization: W T Burton, J J
Hogan Jr., J H Dickerson
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Tuesday April 4, 1922
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present Shumpert, Moore, and Hughes
The street committee reported much good work now on the street between the
barrells used as markers. The Secy was instructed to pay Mr. J F Williams for
hauling and spredding gravel.
Thursday April 20, 1922
The council met in call session with the following named aldermen present
Shumpert, Bivins, Allred, and Hughes.
Meeting called for the purpose of deeding a certain parcel of land to the M K and T
RR Co.
Tuesday May 2, 1922
The council met in regular session with the following aldermen present Shumpert,
Bivins, Moore, Allred, and Hughes. Mayor Penn in the chair.
The street and alley committee reported 1 concrete culvert put in on Main St. at a
cost of $89.58
Good culvert reported put in at J W Gores place.
Park committee was instructed not to rent the park.
Sanitary committee - no report
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
D C Graybill for st work $2.50
Tuesday June 6, 1922
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present Bivins, Allred, Shumpert, Hughes
Street & Alley committee
Sanitary committee reported no place found for dumping ground.
Marshal instructed to find a dumping ground.
Park committee - no report
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes
Tuesday July 4, 1922
Council met in regular session. The following aldermen present Shumpert, Allred,
Hughes
Mayor Penn in the chair.
Street & alley committee reported weeds cut and a good job being done.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
On motion and second it was agreed to borrow 200 from the 1st Nat Bank to Feby
4, 1923
The Secy was instructed to pay the outstanding debts against the city.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Wednesday July 12, 1922
The council met in call session. Mayor Penn in the chair. At this meeting the
resignation of W B Penn as mayor of the city was accepted by the council to take
effect at once.
Tuesday March 6, 1923
The council met in regular session. Joe Hughes acting mayor. The following
aldermen present Bivins, Shumpert, Moore, and Allred
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Bells Alliance Mer Co. $37.98
Dr. Shanks Health Officer $18.50
T H Stroud collecting taxes
City election was ordered for April 3rd to elect a mayor, marshal, and 5 aldermen.
Thursday April 12, 1923
The council met in called session. Joe Hughes acting mayor. The folloiwng
aldermen present: Shumpert, Allred, Hughes, Moore
The election returns were convassed and the following officers were declared
elected. Mayor T P Noah
Marshal Jake Hogan
Alderman H D Moore, Carl Allred, D E Low, J S Cobb, and Joe Hughes
All were present and took the oath of office.
The following committees were appointed by the mayor.
Streets & Alleys - D E Low, J S Cobb
Sanitary - Joe Hughes, Carl Allred
Park - J C Allred, H D Moore
The following accounts were allowed and ordered paid.
For services of aldermen, Secy, & Treas $42.00
To W C Witcher - holding election $ 8.00
The mayor appointed Thursday April 19th as clean up day.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas May 1, 1923
The council met in regular session with the following named aldermen present;
Cobb, Allred, Low, and Hughes. Mayor Noah in the chair.
Street committee made the following report - Four loads of gravel hauled.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - Sam Gore rented park for one year for $3.00
Expense for cleaning up rubbish to date $11.00
The marshal was instructed to warn out the hands and work the streets.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) T P Noah, Mayor
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas June 5, 1923
The council met in regular session. Mayor T P Noah in the chair. The following
named aldermen present; Moore, Allred, Low, Cobb, and Hughes
Street committee made no special report. Marshal instructed to warn out a few
hands and cleanout culverts.
Sanitary committee
Park committee - no report
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) T P Noah, Mayor
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Tuesday July 3, 1923
The council met in regular session. Mayor Noah in the chair. The following
aldermen present: Cobb, Low, Hughes
Street committee-
Sanitary committee - no report
Park committee - no report
No bills presented against the city.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Tuesday Aug. 7, 1923
The council met in regular session with the following aldermen present; Low,
Allred, Moore, Cobb, and Hughes.
Street committee reported that the marshal was instructed to brace culvert, but it
had not been done. Street committee ordered to see about fixing side walks.
Sanitary committee
Park committee - no report
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Wednesday Sept 5, 1923
The council met in call session. Mayor Noah in the chair. The following aldermen
present; Cobb, Low, Allred, Hughes
Street committee - street hands ordered out for two days.
Sanitary committee - no report
Park - no report
No accounts against the city except $4.00 for putting in culvert.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Tuesday Oct. 2, 1923
The council met in regular session. Mayor Noah absent. The following aldermen
present; Cobb, Low, Allred, Hughes, and Moore.
Street committee reported sand and gravel hauled to fix walks.
Sanitary - no report
Park - no report
The resignation of T P Noah as mayor was accepted to become effective at once.
W B Penn was appointed to fill out the unexpired term as mayor.
No accounts against the city.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells Texas Oct 11, 1923
The council met in call session for the purpose of having Mr. Penn take the oath of
office as mayor.
Mr. Penn was present and took the oath.
J A McCullough was elected by the council to fill the unexpired term of J S Cobb,
resigned.
(Signed) W B Penn, Mayor
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas Nov. 6, 1923
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn presiding. The aldermen all
present. The marshal also met with the council.
The street committee reported some needed work on the streets.
Park committee - no report
Sanitary committee - no report
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
Bells Mer Co. $57.52
Duncan $ 1.20
Total $58.72
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas Feby 5, 1924
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn presiding. The following
aldermen present: Moore, McCullough, Allred, Low, and Hughes
Street committee -
Park committee - Reported park rented to Sam Gore for $5.00, he to keep up the
fence.
Sanitary committee - no report
The marshal reported $591.47 collected as city taxes.
Jake Hogan offered his resignation as marshal, which was accepted by the council.
The council appointed Mayhew Johnson to fill the unexpired term.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
Bells, Texas March 4, 1924
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present: Low, McCullough, Allred, and Hughes.
Street committee - reported some bridge work done, payment orderedfor this work
when bill is presented.
Sanitary committee - no report
Marshal report taxes collected since last report $11.83
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
For assing and collecting and assessing taxes $60.33
Bells, Texas Mch 11 1924
At a called meeting of the council, a majority being present, the Penn Lumber
Company was granted permission to extend the water main to their yard on North
Broadway.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas 4-1-1924
The council met in regular session. Mayor Penn in the chair. The following
aldermen present Low, McCullough, Hughes
Street committee reported some work done and more would be done as soon as
teams could be secured.
Sanitary com
Park com - Instructed to fix shed.
The following accts were allowed and ordered paid.
The Penn Lumber Co. for lumber $49.75
For one years services for the council $39.00
For two mo services as marshal
M H Johnson $ 8.35
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas May 7, 1924
The council met in call session with the following aldermen present: McCullough,
Low, Hughes.
Street committee reported gravel hauled and holes fixed in the streets. More work
to be done.
Park committee -
Sanitary committee - Given authority to have rubbish hauled out of town.
The sanitary and street committee were given authority to allow Craig & Low & C
R Badgett authority to run wase water from their places into the unused well in the
street.
The following accts allowed and ordered paid.
Penn Lumber Co for lumber $14.06
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy
Bells, Texas Sept. 2, 1924
Council met in regular session, the following named aldermen present Low,
McCullough, Hughes
Mayor Penn present and presiding.
Street & alley committee - no report
Park committee - no report
Sanitary committee - no report
Ordinance relating to the passage of a tax on dogs passed to it's second reading.
No bills against the city.
No further business appearing, the council adjourned.
(Signed) Joe Hughes, Secy