Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
SAMUEL REYNOLDS NAMED
PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL
UNANIMOUSLY CHOSEN TO SUCCEED J. c.
ROBINSON WHO DECLINED RENO MlNATlON

Offices of Town Clerk and Secretary Com
bined ana rendered to Harry B. Grieves
Who was Elected Without Opposition.
The newly-elect members of the
Smyrna Town Council met last Fri
day evening to effect a permanent or
ganlzation, and some surprises were
sprung that were little expected by
the general public. James G. Robin
son, who had been president of the
Board for several years, declined
denomination and the honors were
conferred upon Samuel J. Reynolds,
the next oldest in service of the men,
bers of the Council. The new presi-
dent is one of Smyrna's best known
and most conservative business men
and his friends predict for him a wise
and judicious administration. The
elevation of Mr.. Reynolds to the
highest office within the gift of the
town, has necessitated some changes
in the various departments. The
Town Clerkship which heretofore has
been held by Mr.. Reynolds has been
consolidated with that of the Town
Secretary, and Mr.. Harry B. Grieves,
who was unanimously reelected sec
rotary, will have charge of both and
receive the salaries pertaining to each.
President Reynolds withheld naming
his standing committees and the same
committees will serve until the new
ones are appointed. 1t is thought the
old committees will remain about the
same with the exception of the Opera
House which must have a new manag-
er or chairman.
Manner 10 Which Board Organizes.
The new Council were sworn in Fri
day evening and all the members were
present except John p. Hudson. John
@. Stockly was made temporary chair
man and III. B. Grieves was temporary
secretary. Councilman Thornley, of
the Sixth District placed the name of
his colleague James g. Robinson in
, nomination for President, but before
it was acted upon, Mr.. Robinson arose
to his feet, and for reasons best known
to himself and the Board, refused to
allow his name to be used. Mr..
Thornley, withdrew his choice aud
Councilman Wright placed the NOM
nation of Councilman Reynolds. There
being no other nominations, a ballot
was taken with the result that Mr..
Reynolds received 5 votes and Mr.
John G. Stockly 1 vote. Councilman
Grieves was unanimously elected to
fill the combined offices of secretary
and town clerk. Eugene Grow was
unanimously reelected Town Alder
man.
Council Hears and DIspOses Of Petitions.
Having fully organized for business,
the Council took up some matters of
serious moment in devising ways and
means for conducting town affairs
for the coming year and it was not
until near eleven o'clock that they
adjourned. The first thing was to
hear the complaint of George Ireland
who personally appeared to request
the Council to give him water service
at his residence corner of Frazier and
Union streets. The trouble seems to
be caused by what is technically known
as "dead end" in the water main
and Mr.. Ireland was assured that the
new Light & Water Committee would
take the matter in hand as soon as
appointed. The next subject taken up
was the case of Engineer Walton of
the plant, who, in a communication,
asked for a raise of $500 per month
to his salary. The Council considered
it impracticable at this time, and the
petition was laid on the table.
COun Gilman StOckIy Submits Some Plans.
Councilman Stockly consumed much
time in discussing systematic plans,
which he wanted inaugurated at the
beginning of the year. One was to
have the Alderman keep better sys-
tenn of books regarding his collections,
but Secretary Grieves devised sim
pie and effective plan of having some
blank receipts printed specifying from
which source the money was received,
which must be officially recelpted by
Treasurer Cooper and which receipt
l.
Grieves' plan was thought sufficient
and no further action was taken.
Councilman Stockly also proposed
issuing permits to all new takers of
electric lights, such permits to be
valued at 80 cents each, which would
apply to the cost of making connec
tions. With this end in view he
drafted and presented an ordinance
effecting same, which was adopted. 1t