Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-07
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AT q regular meeting OF the City Council on Mon
day evening, a communication was received from
T. NJ. Andrews, referring to damages claimed by
him on account of the alleged turning OF water upon
his premises from the street. Laid ON the table. The
Assessors were directed to make settlement with
Hiram Fuller, late Treasurer, for all money and
taxes in his hands and report to the City Council
The appropriation of money in March last for the
purpose of constructing reservoirs not having been
expended. an order was passed transferring it to
pay for building the school house at the Quarry.
A communication was received requesting the APP.
pointment of committee for the purpose of ascer
tanning what improvements may be necessary for
the present and future prosperity of the city. The
signers of the communication were appointed said
committee. Roll Of accounts amounting to 1924.
Is, was ordered to be paid. An order was passed
authorizing the Street Commissioner to expend the
amount of one hundred and twenty-five dollars in
gravel for the Winthrop road; providing the Halo.
well Granite Company will expend the same sum,
under the direction of the Street Commissioner.
In Common Council ORDERED, That the Mayor
be instructed TO inform o. w. Sims, City Marshal,
that his resignation would be acceptable to the City
Council. In Board of Aldermen, read and laid on
the table. The report of the Liquor Agent was
received, giving the amount of sales the past
month $l67.31. A communication was received
from Peter Anterior, former City Treasurer, re-
questing settlement Of his accounts by the abate-
ment of certain taxes alleged uncollectable. Laid
on the table. Adjourned.
Constable John d. Bailey arrested five young
men in this city on Monday, a warrant from the
Judge of our Municipal Court, charging them with
making disturbance at religious meeting held in
the Free Baptist church, on Academy street. We
understand they all appeared before Judge Gilman
and waving trial pleaded guilty and paid the
fines and costs imposed.
The sidewalks are so very treacherous in conse-
sequence Of ice that it is almost impossible for
to stand or walk securely without especial care.
We saw gentleman sit down quite suddenly the
other evening on Union street, in order that he might
obtain a better view of the moon, that was some
what obscured by clouds We may as well remark
here that Union street. for one SO extensively
TRANS; and we trust another season a new, safe
and convenient sidewalk may be provided to salts
fy the wants OF the people.
Tuesday night was one OF considerable "noise
and confusion" in the vicinity of City Hall, when
several men were arrested and placed in the lock.
up for making disturbance on the streets We
learn that all were released the following morn
ing.
The Classical School building is now occupied
to the great delight doubt, of the young ladies
who have been SO long anticipating better accom-.
modations than were furnished at the old academy
building. The services of dedication will be OBJ.
served on Wednesday afternoon and evening next,
of which more hereafter.