The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
STRONG PROTEST AGAINST
TELEPHONE SERVICE.


dermen H. D. Barnett, ]. II. Chandler,
p P. Finn, r. F. Haynsworth, H. c..
Haysworth, E. H. Rhame and R. L.
Wright
Absen-Alderman R. K. Wilder.
Returns were presented from the
managers OF the special election Of
the 22d instant for one alderman, as
fellows:
Total ballots cast, 41s.
For r. L Wright, 225.
For j. L. AInutt, 7s.
For Geo. C. Warren, So.
for. J. A. Schwerin, 81.
Mr.. Wright was declared elected,
took the oath of Office, and was ap-
pointed to serve ON the finance COM
nittee.
Minutes Of the 9Th instant were
read and approved.
Mr.. ]. z. CrossweH corer1ained OF
the muddy, unkept condition Of Sum-
ter street below Dingle street and
asked that drain and sidewalk be
1t in to make the street pslssable for
pedestrians. Referred to committee
of public works with power to act.
Bids of lease of Opera House were
received as follows:
]. D. Smithdeal. sso5 per annrm.
I. II. Moses $40 per annum.
r. G.. Craevin, $525 per annum.
Abe Ryttenberg, $500 per annum,
for Eve years and $500 new scenery
and equipment.
Abe Ryttenberg, $3.50 per annum,
for three or five years.
Mr.. smithdeal's bid was accepted,
for term OF three years, and the
finance committee was requested to
prepare a proper form of lease.
Application Of J. j. Christmas for
a position on the police force was fled
e Z future reference.
a letter was received from Mr. J.
J. Kolb stating that he has been try
ing for year to get a telephone at
his residence, without avail, and ask
ing If the present company is to be
allowed an exclusive franchise in
definitely without an agreement to
supply the demands of the public.
The matter was referred to Messrs.
r. T. Haynsworth, J. H Chandler and
p P. Finn.
Mr. w. n Ingram was present to
discuss the question of opening streets
in the northeast section Of the city,
but no further action was taken. Mr..
II. C. Haynsworth, in this connection,
stated that proceedings to obtain a
perfect title to the extension Of War
rem street would be costly, and sug-
gested that the city should accept IL
tie from the life tenant and immedi-
ate reversioners.
Mr.. Barnett, for the finance COM
nittee, reported approval OF all
claims referred to them.
Mr.. Chandler. for committee Of
public works, reported that drain
pipe had been laid and repairs done
on the cemetery road between Lber-
ty street and Oakland avenue beyond
city limits, the county paying one
half Of the cost; and the ditch on
East Calhoun street is now being
cleaned out. The committee recon-
mended that Pinch drain be laid on
Hardy avenue on the east side from
Mr. P. G. Bowman's residence to Cal
houn street: and a suitable drain be
laid on property Of Mr.. J. S. Richard
son and others to connect with the
Hardy avenue drain. provided the
property owners pay for pipe used on
their land The report was adopted.
Mr.. Finn, for the social committee,
recommended that the Sumter Coffin
and Casket company be allowed five
years exemption from taxes on the
new factory they are now building
and it was so ordered.
Mr.. Chandler called attention to
fast and reckless driving on the
streets of all kinds Of vehicles, and
the police committee was requested to
issue stringent orders against it.
The following ordinances were read
for the first time: can Ordinance to
Prevent Rafting can Ordinance
Forbidding Screens to Billiard and
Pool Rooms, and to Prevent Minors
from Frequenting such Places
Mr.. Finn suggested that council
should hold its meetings in the roo.c
prepared for the purpose on seconN
floor of the City Hall building, and