Mayor Fain Asks Murphy Residents to Conserve Water, Nov. 21, 1924

Proclamation by the Mayor

Whereas, the continued dry weather has caused a shortage in our city water supply, and

Whereas, an adequate water supply is necessary for the health and comfort of the people of the Town of Murphy, and Whereas, a wise use of our water supply during the present emergency will probably render it sufficient for drinking, cooking and other absolutely necessary purposes,

Now, Therefore, I, W.M. Fain, Mayor of the Town of Murphy do hereby proclaim a shortage in our water supply and call upon the people of the Town to cease using water except for absolutely necessary purposes. Garages, business houses, public places of every description and character, together with all residents of the Town are asked to use just as little water as is absolutely necessary until the emergency is relieved by rain. With the cooperation of every individual user of water, it is believed that we can go through the present emergency without taking action to regulate the use of water. The help of every good citizen is asked to the end that this may not become necessary.

Done, this 19th day of November 1924

W.M. Fain, Mayor

B.W. Sipe, Clerk

From the front page of the Cherokee Scout, Murphy, N.C., Friday, November 21, 1924

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