Barrow v. City of Bessemer

The city of Bessemer imposed a license upon certain businesses, one of which, and the license imposed, was stated in the “schedule of licenses” for the year in question here, in the following words and figures, to wit:

“18. Bottling Works, Manufacturers, or bottlers, of soft drinks or similar extracts or beverages, or agents for bottling works.

“Automatic Machines, $150.00.

“Semi-Automatic Machines, $75.00.

“Foot Power, $50.00.”

Appellant was convicted, first in the recorder’s court of the city of Bessemer, then,on appeal, in the circuit court, of the offense of violating the terms of the…