Smyrna times., 1910-11-16
COUNCIL REFUSED TO TAKE
SIDES IN POSTOFF|CE SITE

WOULD NOT BY VOTE SHOW
PREFERENCE OF ANY ONE PLACE
Declined to Condemn Two AIleys on
Either Side of SMYRNA House TO
Aid Cause of Main Street Boom
Smyrna Town Council at its regu-
lar meeting Friday evening refused
to put itself on record as aiding or
faVoring one of the several proposed
sites for a Federal Building over
another. The attempt was made by
Secretary H. B. Grieves, on behalf
OF the Main street delegation who
recently awaited upon H. S. Mccall
lister government agent, to have the
council condemn the alleys on both
sides of the Smyrna House, one used
In common by c. P. Gears, DR.. E.
>. Dwight and Samuel Cats; and
the other used in common by C. P.
Gears and Garrett Foxwell. Mr..
Grieves pointed out by condemning
these alleys and making them public
thoroughfares, it would materially
aid in the matter of making the
Smyrna House property an a!vantage-
GUS site. President Reynolds and Coun-
Gilman Robinson were both on their
feet in opposition to Council taking
any sides in aiding or favoring one
location over another until the Gov
ernment has made itsselection. Then
1t would be time enough for Council
to lend a helping hand and to pass
such legislation as was necessary.
Some of the members started a boom
In favor of the Commerce Market
street site, but this availed nothing.
Council would not put itself on
record.
Debate Over Peterson Street Light
During the progress of Council.
attention was called to the DELAY in
the matter of placing a light on
Peterson street, midway between
Pearl and the depot, which was
granted as the result of a petition.
Chairman Grieves Of the Light and
Water Committee reported that the
member of the said committee. a
sixth district councilman, had assum-
ed the authority to plant the pole
contrary to the provisions of the ne
titlon as granted. This brought
about a lively debate between
Messrs. Grieves and Robinson, the
former taking the ground of regu-
larity and authority and the latter
the wishes of few people near the /
Pearl street end of Peterson street.
where the pole was planted. The !
debate was finally taken up bv
other members with the result that
Council, which is in the business of .
selling electric current, may not lis /
ten to private" requests but decide
to place the light at the intersection
Of Peterson and Pearl streets. where
it will be of the greatest benefit to
the most concerned, that is the
travelling public using both streets.
Committee Looking After Pavements
The Street Committee reported
progress in the matter of better
and cutters. The thirtv-
day notices on the recent list of .
property owners notified, having
expired, the Street Committee is
going ahead as rapidly as possible,
repaving and repairing with a view
ot getting as much work ACCOMPLISH
ed as possible before winter weather
sets In. These properties will be put
IN repair and the expense collected
from owner. Council will soon take I'D
the matter of collecting the assess
ment for the Main street improve
ment and will enforce the law to the
letter on all delinquents. Alderman
Grow reported $3.50 fines collected
FOR October. All the members of
Council were present except Council
man John P. Hudson.