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At the meeting of the Washington Town Council held Tuesday, 10 July, two representatives of the Centel Telephone Company were present to negotiate the telephone franchise which they hope to renew with the Town of Washington.
The proposals were read in their eniirity, with the understanding that any issues could be discussed, and perhaps altered if necessary. Included in the contract were the following points. In setting up the service, the Centel Company holds itself liable for any damage done to the town during construction, but argues that the Company or its agents will have the right to trim trees that might interfere with lines or operations. “In our opinion,"
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