Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1906 — MAYOR’S VOTE ELECTS WILLIAMS. [ARTICLE]

MAYOR’S VOTE ELECTS WILLIAMS.

At the called meeting of the ttty Council held immediately btfor the regular session j Monday evening J. W. WiHiams was elected to succeed John McColly, deceased, as councilman-at-large. Only: two candidates were voted upou, the other persons whose names had been mentioned tor the position having all announced their withdrawal from the contest. The two voted upon were Jay W. Williams, the furniture and carpet dealer, and John Carmichael, the harness maker. Each received two of the four votes cast aud Mayor Ellis cast the deciding vote for Mr. Williams. Either would have made a well qualified official. Mr. Williams is a thoroughly capable man for the position and will make an efficient councilman. He will undoubtedly have the city ’s pride constantly in mind, and, while favoring every movement to keep it abreast of the times, will not advocate extravagancies in any department. A more generally popular choice could not have been made. Mr. WiUiams is a member of the county council and a candidate for re-election but this will not interfere with his assuming the duties of his new office, as the oourts have held that the city office in no way restricts the holder from occupying a county office.

The council in regular session granted a2O years franchise to the Central Union Telephone Co. to place and operate a toll station within the city. This is the line heretofore spoken of and the company proposes to establish direct communication with all the larger cities. They expect to have their wires erected before eold weather. The system will be operated as now from the central station of the Jasper County Telephone Co. Henry Hildebrand, councilman from the first ward, tendered his resignation and the same was ac cepted. The election [of his successor will be held on Monday evening, Oct 8.