The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1868-09-23
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .
A. McGREGOR, EDITOR.
Council Proceedings.


AA'NpAA l-N T., otl't IL loOo-
Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present-Wyant, Myers, Schaeier,
SaNton, Lindeman ana Miller.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and confirmed,
Mr.. SaNtOn would move that an or
linnncc bc introduced resembling the
one which was passed for the opening
of Plum street. unG recommend that
they begin again and aascss the dam
ages sn that They can he recovered on
those who will be benefited.
Mr.. Schuclcr seconded and the mo-
tion adopted.
Mr., S;chacf,r moved the City Soil
citor commence proceedings TO appro-
iriatc lands for the Water Works
Mr.. Miller seconded and the motion
Vas adopted.
Mr.. Lahm said that the directors of
the Cemetery Association had held Il
meeting to take into consideration the
proposals OF Mr.. PiIIsbury relative To
the passage of pipes connected with
NV W '''i ~ ~ h" 'i'i''5n" 'i'N NSi'''
terry,
Mr.. SaXlgn inquired rs to the pow
ers of the Cemetery Association.
Mr.. PiIIsbury explained to the
CounciI the proposed alteration in the
original plau for passage Of pipe in
she. Cemetery.
Mr.. Lahm pointed 10 the damages
that might accrue to the lots.
Mr.. Schaerer-Who are the owners?
Mr.. Lalm-They are those who own
specific lots for burial purposes. The
/ directors think that the Council will
be doing no harm by givinga Il little
compensation.
Mr.. SchaeGcr-I certainly must say
that 1 am surprised AT the Directors.
(Lauehter.)
Mr.. Lahm said it would be Il long
time before the cemetery would pay.
Mr.. Sclacter-I am happy to say
our Town is 30 very healthy that the
Cemetery Association is at a discount.
1 think that we ought, as the Water
Works are for the benefit OF the town
and to avoid any misunderstanding,
appoint u committee TO confer with
the Cemetery Association.
Mr.. Saxton--I moue that Mr.. Schae-
fer he the Committee.
Mr.. Miller-I second that motion.
tLaughter.)
Mr.. Schaefer Well, gentlemen,
that is too bad.
The motion was adopted.
After resting for long time MIR.
Patton's bill came up again and was
lcngthily discussed.
The motion to pass was then put
and lost. Mr.. SaXton saying that he
did not know enough about it to vote
and Mr.. Miller voting no.
Mr.. Schaefer said that something
| should he done to put the fire depart
ment in state of efficiency. lie
thought the city Solicitor should be
instructed to draw up an ordinance tC
make the management more specific
They wanted akind Reconstruction
Mr.. Wyant, | understand that Tho
Washington Fire Company refuse!
to obey amy man unless one Of thci
own choice.
Mr. SaXton, This should be attend
ed to. If there should he fire w,
should be ia a difficulty unless thcr
was proper organization.
1t was agreed that the city Solicito
should draw up Il suitable ordinance
Mr.. Schaefcr moved that the Engi
neer should go down and cstablisl
the grade on Liberty and Cherr.
streets, and that the petition for Lh
plank side walks be referred to th
committee ON streets and alleys.
Mr. Miller seconded and the motto
was adopted.
~ petition was presented askin
that Cherry street be extended Mort
to Shriver's Lane in accordance Wit
an ordinance passed last spring.
Mr.. Schaeier said that as soon :
. Walnut street was opened he wouI
!: open Cherry.
Tho matter was referred to IL
committee on streets ard alleys.
- HNsiC' AOA ASHIilhS latil l
on the Square, $3.50.
: j Meycr, for 81 cwt of hay, $3l.
! MIR Pence for taking care of the el
!. ginc and keeping it in order $50.
. John Carnes, 40 bushels of oats !
y ca cents per bushcl.
= Mr. PiilSbury, charges for surge!
y ing SlG5,1O.
y Mr. Peter Kauffman's bill $I,00.
Michael Quigley's claim $4,000.
a general discussion in conYers
ton took p'ace ON various matter
but nothing definite was done unle
he reference to committees.
Is After a general conversation q
70 council adjourned.