The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-16
County Board Meeting

A delegation from Privateer section.
consisting OF Messrs. Haron, Cain,
Haynsworth; kolb and others appear
ed before the board in reference to
the condition of the roads in that sec
ton.
Members of this delegation stat
ed that they felt that their section had
been neglected, that the roads were
in very bad condition and they asked
for help. Chairman McLaurin outlined
the general situation as to available
road building resources and equip
ment< at the disposal of the county
authorities and the difficulty which
confronted the board. The board
promised to have the county engineer
investigate the condition in Privateer
section and if possible map out plans
for improvement and betterment.
Mr.. H. w. Hardy appeared before
the board and presented an offer of
rights Of way and a petition to open
up new road in the Privateer sec
ton. The board promised to take the
matter under advisement.
The following resolution introduc-
ed by Commissioner Minis was adopt
ed:
Resolved that the board is anxious
to improve the condition Of the roads
in Privateer township and that the
county engineer is directed to inves-
tigate the same and see if the i'm
provement cannot be handled by con-
tract.
foT al hot
since last meeting work. on Bossard
road had been completed and it was
now in good shape, that 2 II miles of
Sumter to Dazell road had been i'm
proved. Crew that was to go to
road to Clarendon county line had
been held pending fixing the bitches.
The chain gang that was to so to
Shiloh section had been temporarily
diverted to Grahah's Crossing which
had been put in good condition. This
gang would so to Shiloh section to-
morrow. Reported work on BlacF
River road progressing slowly.
A letter was received from County
Attorney Jennings, relative to re-
turn of Harry Bowman, convice, from
State to County, superintendent San
ders having refused to surrender neg
70. although the Attorney-General ad-
vises him to do so. The matter wa
referred Commission LeNoir to con-
fer with Supt. Sanders and repor
back to board.
County Engineer Mcclellan submit
ted report in detail showing eXpendl-
ture of funds for month Of June. The
board approve the expenditures.
County Engineer estimated that ne
would need $1,000 for month Of July
and the board authorized the issue
Of warrant for this amoNt.
Dr. 3. MCLAUGHLIN and others ap-
peared before the board relative e
proposed relocation Of the road from
Dalzell to Renbert forming a part
of the State Highway System and pro-
tested against such relocation. Pc.
titions signed by citizens of this sec
ton against such relocation was filed
with the Board. The Board promis.
ed to give the matter it's considera-
ton.
Mr.. Alex Thompson. cotton weigh
er, appeared before the board and
made statement as to the cotton
platform situation. He stated that
the cotton scales had been burned in
the recent fire and that the cotton
warehouse company does not care to
put back the scales at its expense. This
COMPANY, however, would put back
the scales and charge the county
yearly rent of s100. He stated that the
public seemed to prefer automatic
scales and suggested that the county
put in these scales at an estimated
cost of $500. The board adjourned
for dinner from 1.30 to 800 o'clock.
Mr. r. F. Haynsworth appeared be-
fore the board with reference to the
cotton platform situation, stating that
his company would have the plat
forms ready in time for cotton move
ment and that same would be great
deal more convenient than the old
platform, that two approaches to the
new platform were being provided
instead of one as formerly, that his
company was now negotiating with the
railroad company and that concrete
platforms will be built if possible,
otherwise wooden platforms would lie
used.
The clerk was directed to pay Po-
licemen Bradley. who was sick, his sal
airy for month of June. 1t WAS re-
ported that Policeman Bradley was
improving very slowly.
Reports were received from tn"
Rural Policemen, County Health Sur
vey and County Demonstration Agent
and ordered filed.
The Board took up the matter as to
a site for new Jail building, and af-
ter inspecting available property it
was moved and seconded that the
new Jail be erected on the lot now
owned by the County being part Of
the original court house grounds pur-
chase. situated on the Southside OF
Law Range and measuring Al IL by
1856 1-2 feet, the clerk was directed
to notify the jail building commission
to this effect. Chairman McLaurin
stated that Mr.. Geo. f. Epperson mad
agreed to move negro houses in front
of present jail ~';e as soon the pres
ent old Jail was removed. if other
property owners Of a like class of