The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council held a postponed NEE

ClIY COUNCIL MEEliNO.
City Council held postponed meet
ing at 6 o'clock p. m. Wednesday.
Present-Mayor w. B. Boyle, Alder
men H. D. Barnett, W. a. Bowman, J.
H. Chandler, P. P. Finn, r. F. Hayns-
worth, H. C. Haynsworth, E. H. Rhame
and r. K. Wilder.
Minutes Of the 9Th and 11th instant
We're read and approved.
Mr.. L. D. Jennings was present to
ask authority to institute condenna-
ton proceedings to obtain land for
extending Bartlette street westward, in
case such proceedings became neoes-
sary. The authority was granted with
the understanding that M. Jennings
will conduct proceedings and pay for
the condemned land; and that the
city shall not be subjected to any ex-
pense whatever.
County Supervisor w. II. Scale was
present to consult council in reference
to the interchange Of convict labor
between the county and city and the
terms and conditions thereof. The
committee of public works was en-
powered to arrange the matter with
the County Board Of Commissioners.
Mr.. F. A. Bultmaa, representing
-, c....+.. ;oh+ 1oa opd Dou-or oOro.
pany, came to request reduction on
the amount charged against his
company for lights not burning while
they were installing the new machin-
ery. The request was refused after
due discussion.
Council ordered election Of Board
Of Commissioners Of Education on
June 18th, between the hours of s a.
m. and p. m. The mayor was au-
thorizeol to appoint managers, publish
notice and do all things pertaining to
said election that are necessary.
A letter was read from Mr.. r. D.
Lee in reference to extending Harvin
and Magnolia streets northward, and
referred. to the committee Of public
works to consider and report.
An invitation from Mr.. S. H. Ed
munds, superintendent of city schools,
to attend commencement exercises on
the 31st instant, was accepted with
thanks.
On request of the Sumter Electric
Light, Ice and Power Company the
council consented that lights in the
city nall building, except those con-
nected with the theatre, shall be plac-
ed on meter.
A request from members Of the
police force for increase Of pay was re-
ferred to the police committee.
Offer of Mr.. E. H. Lyman to take
charge Of the fire alarm system for
500 per annuna was referred to the
fire department committee for consid-
Grafton; also offer of city electrician
Of Charleston to sell coppers and zines
at low price, for batteries, with pow
er to act.
Mr.. Wilder reported that he had
found some park seats six feet long
with iron frames and slat seats and
backs, suitable for monumental square
at SITE each, and council authorized
purchase Of dozen for trial.
The finance committee reported ap-
proval of claims referred to them.
The street committee advised that
action be deferred in reference to
drainage on Manning avenue beyond
city limits; reported they had increas-
ed pay Of laborers 10 cents per day;
and asked further time on the propos-
ed street sprinkling from fire hydrants.
The report was adopted>
The special committee to which was
referred. the offer of Mr.. W. H. Ing
ram and others Of a suburban park at
Blanding's mill was continued.
Discussion of Alderman r. F.
Haynsworth's sewerage system plan
was deferred until Alderman Bowman
can report in regard to borrowing
money to begin the work during the
current year.
The following claims were referred
to the finance committee:
O'Donnell & Co., s11S0; Won Ohsen
& Shirsr, s1S.O5; E. L. Vogel s2.25;
Sumter Banking & Mercantile Co.,
s26.40, s30.0S; E. H. Lyman, $500;