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t !>. ' f , jM-’ 'in ■:•» " . ■■ •. . :: a r 'CT V /V " J PAGE SIX mmmmmmmmmrnm THE CUNTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON. 8. C. !BR5 "SI- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LAURENS, TOWN OF ‘CLINTON,. WHEREAS, certain litigation is now pending in the name j|f the Town of Clinton against * its • Mayor and others and the Mayor and Aldermen are desirious of reaching an adjust ment of the differences which now exist amongst them and on the advice, of Counsel for all parties to settle and -end the-pending litigation; all partied fully realizing that such adjustment is for the best interest of the Town: THEREFORE, BE IT AGREED: Sec. 1. Tha': the Mayor and Aider- men recognize iha: under the law of South Carolina, any and all Ordinan ces and Resolutions passed by the Town Council in session assembled or passed by a majority vote of the Town Council in such session assem bled is, and shall be, the law of the Town. \ ] Sec. 2. That Ordinances, copies of which are hereto attached, prescrib ing ttfe general duties of the Mayor and the Town Council, shall be passed by the unanimous vote of the Mayor and the Aldermen. Sec. 3. That upon the adoption of the said Ordinances all of the litiga- shall be given ffbm the time of maHr ing or posting Sec. 4. That, in the absence, disa bility or failure of the Mayor .or Mayor pro tern to attend any regular or special meeting of said Council as hereinabove provided, any four mem bers of said Council shall constitute ? quorum, and may act upon any mat ers properly coming bifore' such meeting. Sec. 5. That on or after the passage ci this Ordinance, it shall be unlaw ful for the Mayor or any other mem ber of the Town Council or any em ployee of the Town of Clinton to au thorize the paving oi any .street ,or sidewalk t or any part of a street or sidewalk or to authorize the extension of any part of the sewer systeAi of the said Town of Clinton or to. put down any new project of water or sewer s;.«tem or to enlarge the light end powe*^ plant, or to extend any street or open u^ any new* street, or ♦o*make any purchases of‘ machinery, equipment, trucks, tractors, wagons, electric light poles, electric wires, coal oi any materials or supplies for the Town of Clinton, either for cash or upon th^ credit of said Town of Clin ton, without authorization therefor by the Town Council assembled, either tion now pending between the. Town ^ a regular or special meeting of and its officers shall be dismissed and ended and all taxable court costs and disbursements in connection with the said litigation, including Attorneys’ fees incurred by all parties, shall be paid by the Town of Clinton. Sec. 4. That all claims against the Town of Clinton heretofore paid fr'om the Town Treasury, whether formally passed upon and approved by the Town Council or not, shall be and the same hereby are ordered approved and the payment of such claims is hereby confirmed. Sec. 5. That all claims for work done or service rendered to the Town of Clthton Or for .material furnished to the Town or for salaries of officials or employees, which have the approval either of the Mayor or the Town Council up to this date, shall' be ap proved and ordered paid by the Coun cil so that all matters in controversy up to the date of this resolution shali be, and are hereby ended and settled/ This shall not embrace contracts for work or services of any kind not ac tually performed, but is intended to cover work actually done, and services actually rendered and ipaterial actual ly furn shed. Sec. 6. That all pending charges of insubordination against the officers or employee* of the Tov/n *are to be dismiso^d, and such officers^ and em ployees as lave been regularly eni- pbn ed by the Town C *ji cil of the Tcwi; of Clinton or pu/suant to il» authorization, are to be. i :tained in the s ervice of tne Town according to the terms of their emph>j inent. Fee. 7. This Ordinance and Resolu tion shall be adopted by the unani- vote oi the Council. WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto signed ovr name and affixed t" ■ seals th'3 the 29^h day of July, »..< n: IN said Council Sec. 6. That, on or after the pas sage of this Ordinance, it shall be un lawful for the Mayor or any other member of the Town Council of the Town of Clinton or* any* other em ployee of the said Town of Clinton to employ any person or persons'in any department of the Town of Clinton, in any capacity whatsoever, without first being duly authorized to make such employment or to engage such person or persons by the Town Coun cil of said Town Council duly assem bled, either at a regular or special meeting thereof.' Sec. 7. That, on and after the pass age of this Ordinance, it shall be un lawful for the Mayor or any other member of the Town Council of the Town of Clinton or any employee of the Town of Clinton to pay or cause r - r hundred ($100.00) dollara monthly. And the said Water and Light Plant Superintendent is further authorized subject to thcr approval of the Mayor, add day laborers tc employ wee and to replace the same; Provided: The aggregate amount to be paid for such day or weekly laborers does not exceed seventy-five .£$75.00) dollars per week. - Sec. 6. That the Mayor and Town Clerk and Treasurer of said Town of Clinton be and are hereby authorized and directed to issue checks to pay: The weekly street pay-roll not to ex ceed $175.00; to pay the light and power plant pay-roll weekly not to exceed $75.00; to pay .five (5) policemen not to exceed in the aggre gate $590.00 monthly; to pay Street under authority of Town Council, and after approval by the Mayor for any purchase of material or supplies for any department of the Towrf of Clin ton, and all bills, claims or accounts on contracts duly authorized by the Town Council. Sec. 4. That the Committee on Au dit and Disbursemfentsf be and ire hereby authorized and directed to pre- par eami recommend to Town Council a voucher form of check to be used in disbursing all funds of the Town of Clinton, which voucher shall state the nature of the claims or items to be paid thereby and all said voucher checks shall be signed not only by the Clerk and Treasurer of the Town of Clinton but shall be countersigned by the Mayor who shall use one or Superintendent $110.00 monthly; to j the other form of endorsements to fit pay City Engineer $333.33 monthly; the case as below provided: to pay rodman for City Engineer Johnston $100.00 monthly; to pay Water and Light Plant Superinten dent $160.00 monthly; to pay one day man and one night man and an elec trician at power plant monthly ndt to exeeed a total of $315.00; to .pay Town Clerk and Treasurer $110.00 , V/ — * monthly; to pay Mayor's salary of $100.00 monthly; to pay Recorder’s salary $25.00 monthly; to pay each one of the Aldermen monthly $5.00; and all salaries and pay-rolls within limits fixed by Council. Sec. 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions passed by the Town Council prior to the date hereof incon sistent with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded. Done and ratified by the Town Council of the Town of Clinton in Council assembled and their seal af- ixed this 29th day of July, A. D., 1925. J. F. JACOBS, Attest: . Mayor. MARY CHALMERS^ . ' ' - Town Clerk &. Treasurer. “Approved by Committee on .Audit, and Disbursements MAYOR & COUNCIL REACH AGREEMENT V Jfeth Conferences of Lawyers on Sides of Case< Results In Settled j merit Outside of Court. . .7 An agreement was reached yester day between the attorneys for Town of Clinton and Mayor J. F. Jacobs by whkh the pending litigattoiT between 1 THURSBlAY, JULY 80, IMS the Town of Clinton and Mayor and others was settled. The hearing set j firm or corporation, to allow any dog AN ORDINANCE TO PRESCRIBE 'fcuLEs and: REGULATIONS ASf f&lDfc8S*IN THE TOWN T OF CLINTON. State of South. Carolina^ Couijty > Town of Clinton." BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL IN COUNCIL ASSEM BLED: Section 1. That on and aftier the passage of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful H r any person, or persons. for last Friday in Greenwood before Judge-C. C. Featherstone, covering the two filed injunctions, was post poned by the attorneys of opposing sides in order to negotiate, if possi ble, an agreement outside of the courts. ' » Yesterday’s conference resulted in owned by said person, or persons, firm or corporation, to run on the. streets of Clinton without a muzzle or without being securely leashed and under control at all tinles. Section 2. Any person or persons, firm or corpration guilty of violating Section 1 hereof, upon conviction, ♦ Sec. of the Committee. Countersigned Mayor Town of Clinton, S. C.” Approved by Town Council of the Towh of Clinton, S. C. Mayor Town of Clinton, S. C.” Sec. 5. That the Clerk ind Treasurr er of the Town of Clinton, S. C., shall act as Secretary, of the Committee on Audit and Disbursements and keep all minutes and records of their meetings and proceedings. the adoption of various ordinances shall be fined not less than ten STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LAURENS, TOWN OF CLINTON. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE to be paid bills or invoices for any I TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN purchase or contracts for materials' OF CLINTON, S. C., IN COUNCIL or supplies, salaries, wages or any * other obligations of the Town qf Clin ton without first being duly authori zed thereunto by the Town Council in Council assembled either at a regular or special meeting thereof. Sec. 8. Any person or persons vi olating any of the provisions of this ASSEMBLED: Sec. 1. That the Town Cquncil shall appoint four general Committees, each of which shall be composed i prescribed" Sec. 6. That the Committee on Au dit and Disbursements shall meet as oftep as in their judgement may be necessary and may be called together by the Mayor. Sec. 7. That all banks in which the funds or monies of the Town of Clin ton have been deposited or are de posited or may be deposited shall be notified of the provisions of this Or dinance and to that end the Clerk and Treasurer of the Town of Clint m is hereby directed to deliver each and all of such banks a certified copy of said Ordinance and each and all of said banks are hereby directed not to honor or cash any check drawn on them for the disbursement or payment of the funds of the monies of the Town of Clinton unless said check be in the form herein described and ex ecuted in the form and manner herein and resolutions setting forth the terms of the settlement, defining the powers and duties of the Mayor and members of Council, prescribing rules and regulations for council meetings, the manner of disbursing the town’s finances, and the general handling of the city’s affairs. * The ordinances and. resolutions adopted by the council as a result of conferences held during the past week, and upon recommendations of attor neys on both sides, will be found on page six of today’s paper. The Town of Clinton was represent ed in the litigation proceedings by City Attorney R. W. Wade, and A. C» Todd, of the firm of Dial & Todd of Lau rens. The defendants were represent ed by the firms of Blease & Griffith of Newberry, Grier, Park & McDonald of Greenwood, and Simpson, Cooper & Babb of Laurens. Parrott-Electric To Hold Demonstration the Mayor and two aldermen, and of which the Mayor shall be the ex-offi- cio Chairman, and no Aldermen shall serve on more than two of such com- Ordinance, upon conviction, shall be mittees and each Alderman shall be J. F. JACOBS T. J. BLALOCK C. C. BAILEY L. R. STONE S. G. DILLARD J. P. CARTER R. C. COLLINS (L, S.) (L.S.) (L.S.) (L. S.) (L.S.) (L. S.) (L.S.) / ,/ fined not elss than Ten ($10.00) Dollars nor more than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, or be imprisoned with or without labor, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days for each offense. Sec. 9. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its pass age. ~ Z* Sec. 10. That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance be and the same are hereby, revoked. Done and Ratified by the Town Council of the Town of Clinton in Council assembled and their seal af fixed this 29th day of July, A. D., 1925. /,* J. F. JACOBS, AttepC: v Mayor. MARY CHALMERS, Town Clerk and Treasurer. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LAURENS, TOWN OF CLINTON. An Ordinance to prescribe Rules and Regulafions for Meeting of the Council of the Town of Clinton; to Prescribe the Rules for Purchasing Material and Supplies and Payment, of the Same for and by the Town of Clinton; to Prescribe Rules and Regu lations for the Employment of Police men and other Town Eimployees and to Prescribe the Manrfer of Paying Salaries, Wages and other Expendi tures of said Town. Be it Ordained by the Town Coun cil of the Town of Clinton, S. C., in Council Assembled: Sec. 1. That, on oT after the pas sage of this Ordinance there shall be a regular meeting of the Town Coun cil of the Town of Clinton on the first Monday of each month, at such hour as may be determined upon by the Mayor; Provided: That when the day for said regular meeting shall be ~a legal holiday, the meeting for that month shall be on the Tuesday next ensuing after the first Monday. Sec. 2. That: Four members of thd Council shall constitute a quorum of said Council, and no action on any matter relating to the affairs of the Town of Clinton shall be taken by said Council without a quorum being present, either at a regular or special meeting. Sec. 3. That: The Mayor or Mayor pro- tern in the absence of or disability of the Mayor shall call a special meet ing of the Town Council of the Town of Clinton at any time Upon request of any two or more members of the Council; Provide^: That reasonaWe notice of the time,, place and purpose of ^uch meeting be given to all mem- berft 'of said Council, and provided further: That no matters shall be takeh up at any special meeting of aaid Council except those contained in the notice of said meeting or by the unanimous consent of the said Council present. In the absence of the Mayhr and the Mayor pro tern Notice of said meeting may be given by the Aider- men requesting said] meeting. The •notice of all such special meetings shall be either written qr printed and service therof shall be personal or by mil and in case of service by mail assigned to at least one committee The Committees shall be as follows: 1. Committee on Water^ LighLjind Sewerage. ^ i 2. Committee on Streets. 3. Committee on Fire and Police. • 4. Committee on Audit and Dis bursements. These committees shall have such general power and authority as is conferred upon them from time to I time by the Town Council, it being the Purpose to - $efer to each of such committees such matters and things as pertain to their respective depart ments. Sec. 2. That the Town Council may appoint such other special committees from time to time, as may be deemed proper and expedient Done and Sec. 8. That the provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective im mediately upon its passage Done and ratified by the Town Council of the Town of Clinton in Council assembled this the 29th day of July, A. D., 1925. . - J. F. JACOBS,. Attest:/ ’ Mayor. MARY CHALMERS, Town Clerk & Treasurer. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, , COUNTY OF LAURENS, TOWN OF CLINTON. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON, S. C., IN COUNCIL ASSEMBLED: Sec. 1. That on or before the fnst Monday in each month hereafter the head of each department of the Town Government of the Town of Clinton be, and is hereby directed to submit ratified by the Town through the Mayor to the Council, a Council of the Town of Clinton in report of all \york done, material and Council assembled and their seal af-! supplies used and Amounts expended STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, _ COUNTY OF LAURENS,. TOWN OF CLINTON. BE it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Clinton, in Council as sembled: Sec. 1. That the Mayor and Town Clerk and Treasurer of said Town of Clinton be and are hereby authorized and directed to issue checks for the payment of all freight charges on materials and supplies purchased for the use of the said Town as same may become due. Sec. 2. And the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to purchase a necessary supply of coal for the use of said Town and to pay for the same. Sec. 3. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized and directed to make purchases, either through him self direct or through any of the heads of departments, of the Town of Clinton, of any materials, supplies, or equipment necessary-for carrying on the work of the various depart ments and use the same, -Provided: That no purchase so made shall ex ceed one hundred ($100.00) Dollars, in amount. Provided further, that in the event of an emergency the Mayor upon the request of the head of any Department and with the approval of at least one member of the Committee on Audit and Disbursementz,. shall make, purchase, and employ necessary labor and pay for such work and material and use the same as is heces- sury to properly meet the emergency. Sec. 4. That the Street Superinten dent be and is hereby apthorized sub- ject to the approval of the M^yor, to employ such labor as- is necessary for carrying on the work in his de partment, and to replace such labor; Provided: That the aggregate amount to be paid such labor so employed shall not exceed one hundred seventy- five ($175.00) dollars per week. Sec. 5. Be it further resolved: That tlje Water and Light Plant Superin tendent be and is hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the Mayor, to employ and to replace two men (one day man and one night man). Provided: The remuneration to be paid such men so employed or re placed, shall* not exceed in the aggre gate two hundred fifteen ($215JM)) dollars per month. Also, an eljctri- fixed this th§ 29th day of July, 1925. J. F. JACOBS, Attest:* Mayor. MARY CHALMERS, Town Clerl/& Treasurer.' t < at ieast twent"»fjur (14) h.rjrs notfcc. clan at a salary not exceeding oae STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,* COUNTY OF LAURENS, TOWN OF CLINTON. AN ORDINANCE TO PRESCRIBE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE TOWN OF CLINTON AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINT MENT OF A COMMITTEE ON AU DIT AND DISBURSEMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON, S. C., IN COUNCIL ASSEMBLED: / Sec. 1. That the Town Council of the Town of Clinton constitute a committee to be known a# a Commit tee on Audits and Disbursements; that slid coihipittee consist of the Mayor, ex officio chairman, and two aldermen- to be appointed by the Council. Sec. 2. That no check, voucher, or draft shajLbe issued disbursing any of the funds or monies of the Town of Clinton, including general funds, bond funds, special funds of any and all kinejs for the payment of any bill, claims or account* or for any other purpose until the bill or invoice for such account or claim shall have been approved by the head of the depart ment fox' which said bill or account was incurred and shall have been ap proved by the s Mayor and by the Com mittee on Auditlnand Disbursements or ordered paidMiy direct action of the Council; Provided, that the pro visions of this section shall not apply to the payment .of fixed salaries, pay rolls or to the payment of interest on outstanding bonds as the same shall become dun or the payment of out standing bonds as the same may ma ture except as to the approval of the Mayor; the Mayor shall countersign checks fo|* such payments as authori zed by endorsing wrerton: “Approved by Town Council of Town of Clinr ton.” Sec. 3. That the Committee on Au dit and Disbursements be and it is hereby authorized to approve for pay ment all bills and claims *fter ap proval by the head of the 1 depatrY- mer.t for wl^ch said bill was InsaApd In their respective departments for the preceeding month. • Sec. 2. That on or befrfre the first Monday in each monthv hereafter the head of each department of the Town Government of the Town of Clinton be, and is hereby directed to submit to the Council, through the Mayor, a statement of all necessary materials, Supplies and equipment necessary for the carrying on of the work in their rjespective departments to cover the month next ensuing and for\a longer period of time if practical. ^ \ Passed by the Town Council of the Town of Clinton on this the 29th day of July, A. D., 1925. J. F. JACOBS, Attest: Mayor. MARY CHALMERS, Toton Clerk & Treasurer. The well known firm Parrott-Elec tric, announces a two days Electric Range demonstration for August 13 and 14. At this time the Parrott firm will show what can be done "ithsnelectric range and its many SEMBLED this th 13 h worth-while advantages will be point- -.qor * ed out. At 3 p. m. each afternoon the demonstration will be held to which the ladies of the community are cordially invited. 1*51- : the! jedge’S josh ♦ ♦ + 1925. J. F. JACOBS, Mayor. ‘ Attest: MARY CHALMERS, Clerk &.Treas. 2t ♦♦♦♦*♦♦*♦**+**♦*♦**♦♦♦♦♦♦* Under a New Label Mother: “F’r heaven sakes, m-dear, why does that young man, Joe Brown, wear such a wide belt?” . Daughter: “I don’t know, mother, but I think for the same reason that President Roosevelt wore red, white and blue suspenders.” P. S.—“Tojceep his pants up.”—Ed. note. ^londe Bess Opines “My boss plays for big steaks- flirts* something terrible with waitress at his noon-day cafe.” -he the . The Boy is Right, „ ,• Diggers: “Bill Simpkins is surely putting the people of this town to^ the acid test.” The Goat: “How os?” Diggers: “He’s now a bootlegger. The Indications Gufist^ “Quite some boy you have there, Bill. What do you think Jie will do when he grows up? Bill: “I think he is g(5ing to be a lionrtamer. Tere, Teddy, show the gentleman how you can eat animal cookies.” STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, • COUNTY OF LAURENS, TOWN OF CLINTON. - BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL kN COUNCIL AS SEMBLED: That the Ordinances and Resolu tions and Agreement entered into and passed at meeting of Town Council on the 29th day of July, 1925, be pub lished in full in The Clinton Chroni cle in its next issue after the pas sage hereof. . Passed by the Town Counci 1 in Council assembled this the 29th day of July, A. D., 1925. f J. F. JACOBS, Attest: Mayor. MARY CHALMERS, Towh Clerk & Treasurer. Ed Purdy’s Philos “I’m not saying Yhat Pete Dexter vs a fool—but if he isn’t then he’s a darned good warden—the way he keeps thoughts locked up in his brain cells.” — ; . Them’s the Miles t Proud Motorist: “I get twenty-two miles out of every gallon of gasoline I pour into my car.” JKilljoy: “Huh—that’s nothing— Clem Glover went from here to the hootch.” V Pansy Postcards From the Farmside Inn “You said there was no night-life up here. Ain’t there though? Mos quitoes — bed-bugs — crowing cocks, etc.” The Way of a Woman Diggers: “What was the excitement down in the hall? Did you have words with the landlady?” Roommate: “I had words—Dig, old dear—but no chance to use them.”* SERVICE STATION Gould DREADNAUGHT Bofterq EDWARDS AUTO Do They Mean Mentally? WANTED:—Bjcycle for a boy v upt geared too high.—From Dexter (Ala.) Chronicle. ' , Day Phone 365 Night Phone 307 - ** / WHAT DO / .if ,1^ S. JEANS DOT Qualifying Employment dhief (to crowd of ap plicants) : “This is a responsible posi tion I have to be filled. I want a man who drives straight to the goal; a man who looks neither to the left nor the right—but goes ahead ALL the time; neither friend nor* foe can turn bids from his course; af mhq that the world knows when it crosses'his path, It is at its own peril—that’s the rtfU A T tvs kind of a man I am looking for.” ‘ *' JTI1AA Voice from Rear: “I’m the guy. I can drive a truck.” FOR RENT—One nice size tent, put up at Stomp Springs for rent at $3.00 per week. There are about seven families there now. Telephone 3903, or apply in person. John M. Cope land, Renno, S. C. MAKE $500 TO $1500 A MONTH Right in Clinton in Your Own Business Start a safe staple business of your own, right here in Clinton or in other cities under exclu sive franchise. Big profits, cash sales, no credit losses. Ex perience unnecessary. We sup ply practical knowledge and as sist you in every way. Others in your own state making more money than they thought possi ble. Names and addresses on request. This is the opportun ity you have been looking for to be your own boss, and enter a profitable business. A few thousand cash capital necessary. Investigate Without Delay A. L. Firestone 321 Cedar St. St. Paul, Minn. NAMELESS THIS IS THE NEW BOX OF CANDY prizes given away for names, ranging from $100.00 to a one pound box of the Nameless Huy- ler’s. I suggest the following name for Huyler’s New Pack- ** e r - Your Name...... Your Address SADLERrOWENS PHARMACY - *T UNION STATION TEL. 400 RENT A CAR 1 • ive Yourself OPEN AND CLOSED CARS DAY PHONE 357 NIGHT PHONE 156 Ellis Auto Livery ($10.00) dollars nor more than one hundred ($100.00) dbllkrs, or impris oned for a period of not less than ten (10) days, nor more than thirty (30) days at the discretion of the court, for each offense. „ Section 8. That the police of said Town of Clinton be and are hereby instructed and empowered to impound all dogs found on the streets of the Town of Clinton not muzzled or pro perty leashed as provided in Section 1 hereinabove ;to notify the owner or owners of such dog, if known to the police,—if not, to advertise said dog at least one week and after notice or advertisement, where such dog is claimed, to deliver the same to the proper party upon payment of all expenses incident to confining such dog or dogs and advertising same. Provided: Nothing in Section 3 here of shall be construed to be in con flict with the provisions of Section 2 hereof. Section 4. That in the event no one calls for any dog impounded, after advertising or notice as provided in Section 3 hereof, the police of said Town of Clinton are hereby empower ed and authorized to kill such dog, if not claimed. DONE AND RATIFIED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL IN COUNCIL AS- Name it . and* win a prize. 78 state penitentiary on a half pint of -J" 1 *** p. s. JEANS DO? ■4 n x c n d. TRY pl|R Timcrthy Hay at $28. Corn, * oats, and sweet feed. We have all sizes in milk jars at 20c per gallon. Try our Muscovado mollasaea at 75r The Bell Company, Renno, S. C. I \ 4 ./ - ,'W- I* i 4tj