The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-01-12
THE CIVIC ASSOCIATION.
An Interesting Meeting, Attended by
City Officials and Citizens-Wag-
on Yard Proposition.


association, which was called for Fri
day afternoon, at 4.30 0 'clock, in the
rooms Of the chamber of commerce,
was largely attended and it proved to
be perhaps the most enthusiastic and
interesting meeting In the history of
the association, and at any rate the
most far reaching in the actual re-
suits accomplished toward the desir-
ed end Of beautifying and making
clean and attractive the streets and
public square of the city Of New
bvrry.
Mrs. L. W. Floyd, the newly elect
ed president of the association, pre-
sided at this meeting, and under her
wise, gracious, and tactful manage
ment Of the questions and discussions
which came before the meeting, some
important decisions were arrived ait,
and much light was thrown on many
points that heretofore had not been
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The entire city council was present,
except the mayor and ole alderman;
the health officer: the board of health
except one member; the president Of
| the chamber of commerce; the editors
Of both the papers; and several mem
bers of the chamber of commerce, be-
sides other interested citizens, and a
large number Of the members Of the
Civic association.
Mrs, Floyd stated that the purpose
of the meeting was for discussing
things in general for the good Of the
town, but that the prime object of
this special meeting Was to take steps
towards procuring wagon yard. A
lot of discussion pro and con was had
about this wagon yard. and Mr.. T. {.
Pool offered to rent the Civic associa-
ton an acre and half Of ground
for $500 a year for this purpose.
The members Of the Civic association
propose to accept this offer and pay
the rent, provided the city council
will pass an ordinance prohibiting the
standing Of teams on the public
square. No definite action could be
taken, however. before the decision Of
the council is arrived at.
The ex-city attorney, DR.. Cromer,
being present, a number Of questions
were asked him concerning the ordi-
nances of the town, and it was found
that there is a fine for splitting on the
streets, and also for sweeping trash
from either residences or stores into
the streets. Alderman Baxter ne
quested that the members Of the Civic
association report to the police force
any violations of the trash ordinance.
A rising vote was called for on this,
and the members of the Civic asso-
citation pledged themselves to report
these violations.
Another matter which came in for
good share Of discussion was the
trees Of the city. and particular at
tention was called to the large num-
Der of beautiful trees that had died
| in Calhoun street, and sooner. or lat
| er the trees in College street will meet
the same fate, as we'll as trees in 9th
err portions Of the city. It is absolute
ly necessary. if these beautiful shade
trees are to be preserved for years to
come, that the city take some steps to-
wards the protection of the roots of
these trees. Taking Anderson for all
example, the best thing to do seems to
he to lay underground drainage or
fill in tie bitches on either side Of the
streets 50 that the rccts Of these tFeeS
I'y;ll lie no longer exposed.
Another interesting feature of the
meeting Was the exhibition Of a draw
5v Mrs. E. M. Evans of the hand
cart that is used in Anderson to aid
in keeping the streets clean, and there
is no doubt but that the Civic asso-
citation will purchase one Of these
carts if the city council will see that
| it is used.
In case the council does pass an or
dinance requiring wagons to stop at
the wagon yard or, at any rate, to
keep off the public square, the Civic
league will at once take steps to-
wards parking te ibpclhuAlN. N.
wards parking the public square and
making it a beautiful place, restful
and attractive. and when once estab-
lished it will be the pride Of the city
and will afford rest and pleasure to
many who are now denied the plea