The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-18

W any IuO1F1OudjS G1lC1G may QGSlIC
the same, and shall have the right to
use all or any of the streets of said
city for the purpose Of putting up
poles and hanging their wires, lights
and getting the necessary Appliances
IN connection with said lights, all to
be done and erected under the super
vision Of the street committee.
Section p That in consideration of
the advantages, conveniences ard
benefits which may result to the said
city and its Inhabitants from the con
struction, maintenance and operation
of said Electric Power and Street
Railway, and as an incentive and in
ducement for said parties or their as
signs to enter upon the construction of
the said Street Railway and Electric
Lights, the said city council do here
by exempt the said property Of the
said parties cr their assigns which will
be invested in said Street Railway and
Electric Light system, from all IL
censes and taxes for q period Of five
years.
A committee consisting of Aldermen
Hurst, Dick and Chandler was ap-
pointed to confer with the applicants
in regard to the provisions of the ordi-
nance and report at the next regular
meeting of council.
At request of council Mr.. j. NJ.
Lawrence, representing the Sumter
Insurance Agency, was present and
informed the council in reference to
insurance rates On the Opera House.
He stated that it had been advanced
to So. SO 1-3 and cannot be reduced,
below that amount. He thought all
agencies would be compelled to write
at that rate and asked that his
agency be permitted to retain their
share of the business.
The minutes of October IA were
read and approved.
Solomon E. Samplin offered to lease
the lot west of No. Hose House on
East Liberty street. The matter was
referred to the committee of public
works.
A letter was read from Dr.. j. S.
Hughson complaining that the ordi-
nance recently adopted which pro-
hibits dry wells within half a mile of
water station has affected the value of
his property in that some persons will
not purchase lots where they cannot
have this privilege. He asked that
the ordinance be repealed or modified
as to prevent an unjust effect upon
those desirous of building up our
city, He does not believe that the
health Of the city would be affected by
the dry wells in the slightest degree.
Alderman Hurst presented request
of Dr.. G. P Osteen for the privilege
of building a dry we'll within the pre-
scribed limits under any regulations
that may be prescribed. No action
was taken.
The offer of Mr.. Edgar Skinner to
buy the Kitson light at the Opera
House was referred to the committee
of public works with power to act.
The request of Harris Bristow &
Co., for annual license as horse trad
ers at less rates than the monthly Ii
cense was refused.
A complaint of Mrs. NJ. B. Teicher
concerning bill boards on the pavement
against her building on Liberty street
was referred to the committee of pub
lie works.
On motion of Alderman Finn the
Chief of Police was authorized to sell
the bloodhounds belonging to the city.
On motion of Alderman Finn the
Board of Health was requested to sug-
gest an ordinance to regulate the sani
tary disposal of sewerage under exist
ing conditions with view to pre-
serving the purity of the water supply.
Alderman Dick reported that the
survey of Turkey Creek will be COM
pleted by Friday. Nov. 18th. He also
reported progress on the movement
for the public building.
The offer of I. A. Ryttenberg to
supply the city with brickbats at cost
of handling was referred to the com
mittee of public works.
On motion of Alderman ". H. Ep-
person police power was conferred on
a. G. Brown while in the employment
of the city.
On motion of Alderman Finn Coun-
Gil remitted IS Of the $40 fine imposed
upon George Richardson for obstruct
ing a street crossing with a railroad
car. Mayor Stuckey recommended the
remission of the fine which be had no
power to grant, the amount Of the
fine being fixed in the ordinance.
On motion of Alderman Dick the
Pierce Jones Carnival Co., was grant
ed the privilege of opening all of their
attractions for the licenses already
paid.
The Clerk & Treasurer's report for
October and a number of claims were
referred to the finance committee and
Council adjourned at 1915 p. m.
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