Patton v. Chattanooga

On the 20th of November, 1900, the Board of Aldermen of the city of Chattanooga passed the following ordinance:

“An ordinance granting T. S. Wilcox and associates the right to establish an electrical plant in the city of Chattanooga; to put up and maintain a telephone, telegraph and electrical exchange ; to erect poles, wires, cables, and all necessary devices, appliances and constructions, including the privilege of constructing underground conduits, and erecting, running, and maintaining underground wires; together with all necessary de*199vices and appliances for the conduct of a general…