The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-03-22

sidewalks and cutters for publis use,
and to alter, improve and light The
same and shall assess upon and collect
from the property benefited thereby,
such part ofthe expense thereof as shall
be deemed equita BE and just by said
council and shall have control Of all
avenues for public use in said town (; to
have the same KEEP. IN good order and
free from distractions on, or over
them 70 regulate aud determine The
width Of al streets, sidewalks and pub.
lic alleys; to order and direct the curb
log and paving Of all sidewalks and
faOtWays for public use in said town, 10
be done and kept in good order by the
owners or occupants Of the adjacent
property; TO control the construction
and repairs Of all houses, bridges, Gull
verts and severe, The opening and con-
struc.ion Of all bitches. drains. sewers
and guttsrsi 10 widen, deepen and
clear the same Of stagnant water and
filth, and to determine at whose ex-
pense the same shall be done; 10 pur.
chase, lay Of aud appropriate public
grounds and control tho use Of tho
came; to provide, contract for and take
care ofall public buildings proper to
tho town 10 provide for the regular
building Of houses or other structures;
and determine the distance that they
shall be built from any street or alley;
to cause tue removal Of unuafc walls o.
buildings; 10 prevent ipjary or annoy
ance to the public or individuals from
anything dangerous, offensive or IN.
wholesome; 70 abate or cause TO be
abated anything which, in the opinion
ofthe council, shall be a nuisance; to
regulate the keeping Of guupovd.r aud
other combus,ibles; TO provide in or
near the town places for the burial Of
the dead. aud TO regulate in.ermsnts 10
the town. and provide for shade and or.
namental trees; to provide for tle max.
ins o. ol s, FENCES, ana iOr .ns
bitches; TO make regulations for guar.
ding against danger or damage from
fires 10 provide for the provide for the
moor OF the town: 10 organize ono or
more hre companies and proylae Tue
necessary apparatus, tools. implements
engines, Of any OF taem, iof lhe'r use
and 10 thsis discretion 70 organize .
pad trc department. and 70 provide
suliicient revenue Tor tho iaid town and
appropriate tho same 10 Us expenses !.
TO provide Tor tue annual valuation 2.
property and the assessment Of taxable
persons and property 10 The town; 70
adopt rules for the transaction q buii'
ness aud Tor the government aud rega.
lalion OF lts own body; to promote tho
geaeral welfare OF The town, aud % pro-
tect the persons and property Of the CIT
liens therein to appotnt such officers
as they may deem proper; TO detiue
their powers, prescribe their duties. Dix
their term Of service aud compensation,
require aud take from them bonds, with
such sarcl'es and in such penalty as The
council may determine, conditioned Tor
the true and faithful discharge ,oftbeir
duties, and remove them at pleasure,
(all bonds taken BY tue council shall be
made payable to the town by It's eorpo-
rate name !; to regulate and provide for
the weighing Of hay, coal, wood, and
other articles sold or foe sale 10 said
town, aud TO regulate tho transportation
thereof through the streets /; to sstab-
lish aud regulate markets, to prescribe
the time Tor holding the same and what
article shall be sold only IN said mar
keis; to protect places Of divine worship;
to Jay of the town into 8 or more wards
and 70 appoint and publish the place Of
holding town elections; 10 erecs,or su'
thorize or prohibit the erection of gas
works or water.works 10 Or near the
town; to prevent injury t,,aud provide
for the protection Of the same; TO pro:
vide for tho purity ofthe water aud
Indebtedness Of the town; for oil of
which purposes. except that oftaxa.ion.
the council shall hove Jurisdiction for !
mile beyondth corporate limits Of said
town.
22. TO carry into effect these enum.
Grated powers, aud all olherseonfarred
upon the said town or its council ex-
Pressly or BY implication In this any