The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-04-20

MONDAY Eve, April II.
The council met pursuant 70 adjourn
ment, President Worley in the chair
and all the members present.
Heading Of minutes dispensed with.
The Mayor elect, r. S. Shields EsQr,
presented his official bond which was read
n approved, Mr.. Shields having been
previously qualified.
Ohlef FIRE Engineer Dunbar reported
that he had complied with the REQUIRE
menus OF the council in regsTd to fremen's
mayor Beldsn submitted his report for
niS1erm OF once which was approved.
MT. Schaeter offered the following pre.
John Saxton ESQ.
WHEREAS, In the death of JoHE Sir
TON Canton has lost one of her oldest and
most valuable citizens, who, as the editor
and publisher Of the Ohio REPOSITORY
SINCE the year 1915, has ever contributed
IN us columns to the advancement Of good
orueI, morality and to the prosperity Of
us citizens and in his social relations he
has been most exemplary. therefore
ResotUed, That as a feeble Testimonial
OF u regard as representatives of the
Sclty OF Canton we will, on tomorrow in a
body attend the funeral Of the remains Of
that good and venerable man
hesotVed, That we would recommend
the same testimonial be extended bv ali
the other city, township and county off,
clals--that our pubic scools be closed. and
that superintendent, teachers and pupils
oil the higher departments in procession
accompany the funeral eortege TO the GEM
etery.
ResohUed. That a copy Of these resolu-
tons be presented to each of the children
OF the deceased and be entered upon the
journal Of this council.
The final report Of Street Commissioner
Anthony was referred to the COMMITTEES
on accounts Of officers of the incoming
council.
On motion of Mr.. Anderson council
adjourned sine die.
oRGAEIZATIoN OF THE NEW
Mayor Shields took't the chair and the
clerk called the roll Of new membens-
Messrs. UnderhIll, Belden, Cook. Bender
and Stabler, all Of whom answered to
their names and took their seats. after bs-
ing sworn by the Mayor.
The council then proceededto the choice
OF president, which resulted in the cleo
ton OF Judge Underhill on the first ballot.
the vote standing Underhiu 6, AeSarson2 ..
d mayor then vacated the chair and
PRESIDENT Underhill occupied It. and an
nounced the next business in order 10 be
the choice OF a clerk, which resulted in
the re-electlon Of Joseph Trout. s
Judge Onderhill thanked the council for
the honor conferred upon him, and n
n that he should, TO the best Of his
aolhty, discharge the duties Of President.
70 a best interests and welfare Of the
/ civ
Mr.. Schaefer again read the preamble
and resolutions upon the death Of John
Saxton, which were unanimously adopfed
The bonds Of all the city Assessors elect
having been examined by the CITY Solicit
or as TO form and pronounced correct.
they were approved IN regular order.
Petition OF II. +. Shalty and Others, for
the setting Of grade stakes on the west
side OF South Market street. the same as
on the east side, and that pavements be
or D. Richard and others, remonstra-
ting against the widening Of the pave
ments on East TuscaraWas street. east of
the Reformed Church. Referred.
OIL NJ. Allen and others, for the early
completion Of the grade of South Market
street Referred. $3.50 o.. s-n.
OF the President (verbal) for the extern
SION oil water pipe on North Market street.
Referred.
CLAIMS =
A. ReSTegor 4 Son printing 4 adE~ertising-.sz1.no
AIMS otIylnH--------...... -..-..- QoG
Parr a Smith, blacksnithing---....-----... 1890
Bieeheie 4 Bro, $500. referred.
The official bond Of Marshal Old6eld
wlth5A McGregor and i. Alexander as
sureties, was examinedan approved.
Also bond Of Isaac human, Street Com
missioner elect, with J. A Saxton and =
l. Piero a suretfes was likewise approved.
Also the bond of Solicitor Lynch with
u SchaefeT and D. Worley as sureties, was
likewise approved.
On motion council adjourned.