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Property Sale Then City Expansion Sparks Tension
A committee negotiates with Sam Smith over selling north end lots to accommodate a growing city. After prior purchases at fifty dollars per acre, Smith weighs offers up to eight hundred dollars, seeking a favorable price while wary of excessive growth near dwellings. The group remains cautious about site location and future development.
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