In June, 1908, a committee was appointed to select a clock for the courthouse tower. The committee contracted for a Seth Thomas clock, which cost in the neighborhood of $1,400.
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Courthouse Clock
In June, 1908, a committee was appointed to select a clock for the courthouse tower. The committee contracted for a Seth Thomas clock, which cost in the neighborhood of $1,400. The Seth Thomas clock makers had a worldwide reputation as makers of reliable clocks and the committee chose one of the finest and best of these famous clocks.
The tower clock was to be set for an eight hour day with a half hour striking. It would have four sectional iron and glass dials, each five feet in diameter. The glass for the dial was to be the best plate glass known for the purpose, ground on both sides. It would be used both for the center light and outside segment. The movement was to be fitted with an automatic switch for turning on and off the electric lights behind the dials.
The company was to do the necessary wiring and also furnish the lamps and sockets to illuminate the dials. Four lights of 16 candle power behind each dial would make it possible to tell the time at a considerable distance at night.
The company also agreed to pay freight and put the clock dial and the bell in the tower. The company also agreed to send one of its own expert tower clock men to do the work. The company further agreed to make good any damage done to the building by installing the clock.
The company provided a bell — an 1,800 pound pure metal bell of St. Louis make. The committee had the privilege of choosing another make of bell, provided they paid the difference of cost. The committee stayed with the one provided.