The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-07-13


Present-al but Mr.. Hawk.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
PETITIONS.
From A. T. McCutchen and % Others,
for the extension Of Butcher street. Re
ferred.
From Adam Yant, for $50 damages for
overflow of water upon petitioners prem
Uses caused by defective sewerage.
Nh. Schafsr said all the water came up
on North street from North Poplar and
Market streets and was conveyed thereon
to Cherry street, inundating lots at the
north end of that street that the water
was turned from its natural course, which
is down Walnut street, where part of 1t
should now go. Expensive and commo-
dious culverts and wide sewerage had been
constructed on that street.
Mr.. Anderson replied that Walnut st.
was flooded after heavy rains, and that the
head of Walnut street was closed to avoid
this, thus conveying the water to Cherry
street and beyond.
After some further controversy as to the
legality and illegality of changing water
courses, Mr. Schafer moved that the water
flowing from the north end of the city
down Walnut, its original course.
Mr.. Anderson moved an amendment,
that the street committee investigate the
matter and report at next meeting.
Mr.. Sch@ier's motion was agreed to.
From Lewis Cross, complaining of the
bad condition of the alley in rear of his lot
ded thereby, and asking for relief. Re-
ferred.
From Rev. Schultze the same grievance
in regard to Tenth street, and asked for
relief. Mr.. S. said fourteen surveys had
already been ran and no permanent grade
was yet established.
Mr.. Schafer said the grade had been de-
cided upon and promised that something
would be done.
From Chief Engineer Dunbar, for per-
mission to Rescue and Steamer fire compa-
MES to take part in q firemen's tourna-
ment at New Philadelphia, on the 2lst.
Leave granted.
From residents (by Mr.. Anderson on
South Chestnut street, whose lots have
been inundated. They ask for sewerage
and q proper grade. Referred.
From business men (by Mr.. Raber) to
have the sidewalk along the Cassidy prop.
erty, paved. Bricks, Mr.. R. said had long
been on the ground, but there was a dilly-
dallying about a grade of that part of East
T~uscarawas street until citizens were COM
planning. He said that street, next to the
Square, was the greatest t~horoughfare in
the city.
Nh. Schafer conceded with Mr.. Raber.
Mr.. President said a permanent grade
had never been fixed on that street ac-
cording to present bench mark, but was Of
opinion there would be no material change
from the present grade.
Mr.. Anderson said there had been q
grade established but did not know what
it was in conformity to. .
Solicitor Lynch said there was nothing
legally permanent on that part of the
street IN controversy.
Mr.. Lindsey spoke forcibly against
changing grades thus putting citizens tc
the trouble and expense ofraising or lower.
ing their paved sidewalks, as the case may
be. He thought it a wasteful expenditure
ofmoney by the city and an imposition up
on the public.
Committee on streets and alleys agreed
to meet on the corner of East TuscarawaS
street and Public Square to agree upon s
grade for East Tuscarawas, on Thursday
next.
From Mr.. Gail and others, for changing
T the grade of Market street south of rail
road. Referred.
From T.. C. Nigbman (by Mr.. Schafer
agreeing to furnish the city with horse:
and carts at $25 each per day. Three
dollars per day is now paid. Referred.
REPORTS.
From Mr.. Lindsey-That it would re,
quire some e~xcavating at east end o
|, Charles street in order to have sewers the
proper depth. Recommendation agreed Il
and work ordered In he dome
From Solicitor-That the road near E
Tus. street, on west side of Nimishiller
creek is a county road according to record
and is ~unlawfully INSTRUCTED by fencing
Road ordered to be opened.
From Street CommISsioner-HIs month
ly report which shows an excess of expen,
ture over receipts of $l,02S IA, which the
committee report correct and recommend
payment. Adopted.
The City Solicitor reported an ordinanc,
Relating to two days labor on the street.
and alleys"
Before the final passage of the ordi
nance, Mr.. Schefer inquired if every
able-bodied male person" included on
colored fellow-citizens of African scent
Response in the affirmative.
From Mr.. Lindsey-Recommending thu
extinguishment Of street lights at clever
o'clock p. m.
Mr.. President objected to The adoption o
this report for several reasons: /. Thar
grade excavations existed in different
parts of the city. 2. That ditching fol
water and gas was in progress. 3. Tha'
cellars were being dug, and. streets an(
alleys numbered with building material
4. That the safety and convenience de,
manded that street lights should not b
extinguished till daylight.
MIR. Lindsey replied, saying a petition
numerously signed by business men anC
= taxpayers had come before Council pray.
: ing for what your committee has recon.
mended, and which should be needed
The additional expense of burning all nigh.
according to a recent bill of the gas com
: pany is more than 81, 200 per annum HI
! thought II O'Clock p. m. an hour whel
: the streets should be deserted.
Mr.. Sehafer favored burning all night
at least In some parts of the city, a n
!, did not believe in that kind of economy
= which closed the spiggot and left the bunj
open. The city might be liable for heavy
I damages which would be greater than ga
{ bills.
: A vote was taken and resulted: Fo
extinguishment, g.. Against, 2.
CLAIMS.
: Bills of gas company were presente,
and referred.
e Chas. Ranney for removals and burial
: at public graveyard, $5l2. Allowed.
A. McGregor & Son, $25,75. Allowed
R. a. Dunbar, Chief Eng. services, So
Allowed.
|. Jos. Mock, damages, $3.50. Tabled.
ATE WORKS LOAN.
= Mr. Schefer reported that he had sol
$4,000 worth Of bonds in the East, an
the money is now in the city. 1t was de
: sirable to increase the amount to $4,000
= which he thought might be procured {
1 home at 10 per cent. Adjourned.