The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-31
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

City Council held a regular meeting
at $50 o'clock p. m. Wednesday.
Present, Mayor W. B. Boyle, Alder
men H. D. Earnett, W. A. Bowman, j.
H. Chandler, P. P. Finr, r. F. Hayns-
worth, H. C. Haynsworth and E. H.
Rhame.
Absent, Alderman R. K. Wilder.
Minutes of 10th instant were read
and approved
Mr.. w. H. Ingram was present to
consult Council in reference to his
Street Railway Ordinance, and con-
sented to an amendment whereby the
minimum unduplicated trackage with
in the city limits shall be four miles.
It's location to be decided between t.4e
Street Committee and himself.
Col. J. L. Alnut appeared to request
renewal of the Railway and Electric
Light franchise granted to him and
his associates January 11th, 1905. He
assured Council that his corporation
desires to build the railway, gas
plant and a modern hotel, and that
they are now ready with ample cap1-
tai to begin construction in 80 days.
Mr.. Ingram stated that he is willing
to transfer his franchise to Col. Alnut
on his agreement to extend a line
through certain property beyond the
city limits to the West. And on condi-
ton that a bond Of ten thousand dol
lars be given by Col Alnutt's Com
pany for performance of their prom
ises.
The matters involved in these ap
plications for franchises were discuss
ed and referred to the committee for
careful consideration. This commit
tee consisting of Aldermen H. C.
Haynsworth, r. F. Haynsworth .and
E. H. Rhame, were requested to re-
port to special committee Of council
to be called by the mayor when the
committee is prepared to report.
Bids for sidewalk work were re-
ceived from ]. J. Whilden, Tryon &,
Weathers, Noise Deleon, Harris &
Deal and referred to the committee of
public works to consider and report.
The following ordinances were
read, approved and ordered published:
''An ordinance to regulate the erec-
ton and use Of signs and awnings"
can ordinance providing further regu-
lations concerning buildings and
structures within the fire limits.
Mr.. Chandler, for committee of
public works, reported that the street
force for the past week had been
opening and extending streets in
northwest section of the city. Also
reported sale of two mules and pur-
chase of two others in their place,
which was approved.
On motion of Mr. Bowman, the
police committee was requested to de-
tail a special officer for enforcement
Of the vagrant laws.
the death of Col. J. D. Blanding and
on his motion the following resolu-
u-ara
Resolved, 1st. That in the death
Of Col. James D. Blanding, the city Of
Sumter has lost its most public spirit
ed and patriotic citizen, whose long
life Of unselfsh and devoted service
to the State, to the city and to his
fellow-men, sets an example worthy
of admiration; and which should in
spire us all in the performance of the
highest duties Of citizenship.
2nd. That, as an appropriate mark
Of respect all stores and Offices Of the
city be requested to close their doors
and suspend business during the fu-
neral services; and that the city bell
be tolled eighty-five strokes-the num-
Der of years Of his eventful life.
3rd That these resolutions be
spread upon our minutes and copy
of them be sent to Col Blanding's
family, with assurances of respect
and sympathy from the council.
The following claims were referred
to the finance committee: Booth Live
Stock Co., $150; Municipal Pub. Co.,
$500; A. c. L. Railroad Co., S1S.55.
Council then adjourned.