The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-08-13


News large number of representa-
tive citizens assembled in the court
house on last Friday to discuss the
building Of trolley line. The meet
ing was a success. Every one present
showed that he meant business and
they got busy and did something.
| There was not a dissenting voice in
the meeting. The object Of the meet
ing was for the purpose of consulta-
tl"n, for the purpose Of agreeing up
on line and arranging the preli-
minary work.
McSsrs. S. MEG. Simkins, \. S.
Tompkins, B. T.. Nicholson, John c.
Sheppard. A. f.. Padgctt, VIM. p.
Calhoun, NJ. E. Butler, S. +. Williams.
j. VIM. Tmrmond, N. G. Evans, j.
w. DeVore, NJ. b. Sturkey and others
spoke in behalf the Enterprise.
1t now rests with the committees
appointed and the permanent chair
man to keep the ball in motion and
success will follow.
The meeting was called to order by
| Mr.. VIM. p. Calhoun who stated its
object and urged those present to act
promptly, and cndcavorcd to show the
great Importance Of the undertaking.
When he announced that the election
of chairman was in order, Mr.. Sim
klns nominated WIN. p. Calhoun. lie
begged to be excused as his health was
not good and he did moi feel physi-
cally able to undertake the duties.
Mr.. b. T.. Nicholson was then elect
ed chairman. On taking The chair he
made some timely remarks on the sit
nation. Mr.. S. MEG. Simkins was
elected secretary.
General M. &. Butler introduced
set of resolutions which arc given be-
low as amended by Mr. a. L. Padgctt
and Mr.. $. II. Williams, General But
lcr arccptin" the amendments. He
spoke at length in support of his rcso-
intionS. So did Mr.. }. G.. Sheppard
who. also. pointed out the necessity
OK doing something us we'll as show
ing the Importance of the move.
Mr.. NJ. b. Sturkry of Plum Branch
WAS present and advocated line TO
hat place, Mr.. j. W. DcN"rc support
in" il. also. The resolutions as adopt
ed are lis follows:
WHEREAS, In the opinion of this
meeting Il trolley line from North Au-
"nsa, South Carolina, (thcre connect
ing with the trolley system from Au-
gusta, Ga, to Aiken, S. c., and prac-
tiraIly running to the city Of Angus
tai to Edgriicld, s. G., thence to
Greenwood, $. C.. or Saluda, S. c..
and Nrwbrrry, S. e., or to Plum
Branch. :. C., would open up one Of
the most productive and healthy a"-
rlrultural regions Of the south, and
make probable the development of
water powers adjacent TO the propo-
ed line or lines:-
AND WHEREAS, The said propos-
ed trolley lines would connect cities
and towns such as Augusta, Ga,
North Augusta, $. c., Edgclicld, Sa-
lnda, Nrwhcrry or Greenwood, awyre-
gatln" over seventy thousand in popu-
lati"n. exclusive Of the rural popula-
ti"n intermediate and along the pro-
posed lines, thereby furnishing a
large passenger traffic for said lines,
besides valuable freight and express
tratlic-increasing as additional IA
ciliticS are offcrcd:- -
AND WHEREAS, The transporta-
'i"n facilities contemplated by said
lines are indispensable in this age Of |
rapid transit, to the development and
prosperity Of the fine country through
which they will pass, aud the making
available the wafer powers adjacent
thereto: therefore.
BE IT RESOLVED. That the
Chairman Of this meeting appoint at
his leisure, a committee consisting of |
six citizens of the town Of EdgefelI,
three citizens living along the proba-
bic route of such trolley line between
Ed"ctcld. $. C., and Augusta, Ga,
three citizens from the territory be-
tween Edgefcld, S. c., and Plum
Branch. S. C., along the probable line
of such trolley road, three citizens
from the territory between Edgeficld.
5. C.. and Greenwood. S. c., adjacent
the probable course of a trolley con-
nertin" the two places, and three cit
izens from the territory along the
probable line Of Il trolley connecting
Ed"cGcll and Saluda and Newbcrry,