The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-26
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Number OF Matters Come up Before
City Fathers.

City Council held it's regular ses-
sion on Tuesday evening with all Of
the members of Council present. A
number Of matters were brought up
and discussed, most Of them being
passed on. Their were few matters of
general interest or importance taken
up at the meeting.
Mr.. White reported that the tree
in front of the postoffice was in good
condition, but that he thought that
it would probably die from lack of
moisture later on. This tree and the
two smaller ones opposite Dugan
street were ordered cut, Councilman
Booth opposing having the trees cut.
The matter of putting up street
| signs and house numbers was discuss
ed. Samples were examined and va
rious phases of the work discussed. It
was decided to postpone action for
the present on the matter of putting
up the street signs at present, and the
kind of numbers for houses will be
decided in the next day or two. Mr..
Taylor Keels. it was stated, had all
ready completed making the measure
ments for numbering the houses. ex-
cept for the business section.
Mr. White reported that it would
cost about $1,000 to clay and extend
thet sewer and water lines on West
Hampton avenue between Purdy and
Winn streets. 1t was decided to ex-
tend the sewer line and temporary
water main in this street, but the
claying would not be taken up at
present.
Mr.. White reported that he had
partly opened up the new street be-
tween Broad and Haynsworth, but
that further work was necessary on
1t. He reported work completed on
East and West Calhoun streets. The
pole in front Of Mrs. Browns store
had been removed, as ordered. All
of the new lights ordered by Coun-
Gil had been installed and were burn
ing satisfactorily.
In reference to the streets donated
by Miss Lucia Roach, he stated that
Harvin street could be easily open,
ed, but that it would cost consider
able and require much work to open
Live Oak Street, as a big ditch there
would have to be filled. Council de.
cided to accept the deeds to the streets
from Miss Roach, as offered by her.
and to open the streets at the earliest
possible opportunity.
A request for water at the cemetery
was discussed and it was decided (.
extend the water main beyond the
city limits in front OF the cemetery, If
the Cemetery Association would guar
antee a minimum rental Of 800 per
annum, with payment for all water
used over this amount, further extern
sions to be made by the association
or those using the water.
Mr.. Rowland stated, in answer to
questions from other members Of
Council, that the pumps were work.
ing nicely, and that there had been
no trouble except for the breaking Of
a pinion. He stated that there was q
saving by the use Of electricity of
about $1,000 a year. He reported on
the use Of water by Fairgrounds.
schools and Y. M. c. A. as about l.
200 gallons quarterly.
Mr.. White reported on paving and
drainage done not on the city books
as assets Of the city, at about $780,
900.
A letter from Mr.. T. B. Jenkins
stating that he would give the city
gas tar, If they would apply It on
certain streets was received as infor-
nation.
A request for an extension Of the
water main and hydrant at the cor
ner Of Salem and Dingle streets was
received and referred to Mr.. White
for investigation and report back 10
Council.
The matter of renting a warehouse
to Mr.. j. w. McKeiver was discussed
and the clerk was instructed to write
Mr.. McKiexer stating Councils view
on the matter.