| Transcribed by Norma Knotts Shaffer from microfilm of the Calhoun
Chronicle dated 11/15/1898.
At a meeting of the Town Council last Friday morning, the Mayor,
Recorder and all five Councilmen being present, it was
agreed that R.N. Miles should have the franchise for laying a pipe
line to and through town for the purpose of furnishing natural
gas, conditioned substantially as follows: That the said Miles is to
furnish gas to light the streets free of charge; and further, that
he is to begin the actual laying of the line in twenty days and
complete the line within sixty days from this date. He is to furnish
cheaper fuel and lights than any other town or city, in the state and
the price to be regulated by council. Miles now has the gas
and having shown himself to be a hustler and disposed to carry out his
agreement, the work will be completed within the time
specified. We understand the material is already loaded and on its
way here. Hurrah for us! Some of these backwood
counties will soon be objects of pity. Time, patience and
perseverance will accomplish much. So, ere long, this town and
community will be reaping the goal of Mile's ambition. |
