Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-02

tain conditions, for all damages which were re.
ceyed at the time and place named.
| Alderman Libby, from the Committee on High
ways, on order of July Both, relating to bridge
| across Bond brook, near Coombs Mills. made re-
port, stating that the bridge is in dilapidated
condition, and that to rebuild it would cost from
$500 to $4,000. The committee suggest that the
piece of road of which the bridge is part be dis
continued. Report accepted.
On petition. w. ii. Vivian was authorized to
erect post opposite his residence Sewal
street
Alderman Libby presented communication
| from Dr. ii. NJ. Harlow, relating to the bank wall
under the latter's building on Water street, nearly
opposite the post office. The front or west wall,
it is alleged, is being pushed over by the city.'s
sidewalk. On motion of Alderman Libby, the
committee on highways, with the Mayor, were au-
thorzed to have suitable bank wall built in front
of the building, and in consideration for which,
DIR. Harlow will deed the land in front of the
building to the city for a sidewalk.
Alderman Libby, from the committee on fire
department, on order of Aug. 9th, concerning the
condition of the Bridge street engine house, made
report, stating that the said house is in unsafe
condition, liable to be precipitated the bank
into the gully below, and that the house cannot
be made safe except by large outlay in securing
foundation. The committee suggest that any
further outlay on the building or foundation would
be waste of money. Report accepted. The
Mayor with the committee ON fire department
were authorized to sell the building and lot, if
they deem it for the interest Of the city so to do,
and lease some building or purchase some suitable
lot to accommodate the fire department
On motion of Alderman Whitehouse. an order
was passed, authorizing the Street Commissioner
for the distris under the direction Of the
committee on highways, to rebuild the north wall
near Emile BARRIERS house, if deemed expedient.
Alderman Thompson, from the committee
new Streets reported that they had laid out road
beginning at the southwest corner Of Henry Clarks
farm, thence to land of Gideon Hallowell and
thence to the Cross Hill road, about sixty rods.
Damages to Henry Clark. 500. Report accepted.
On motion of Alderman Nash,
Ordered, That the Mayor be requested to offer
a reward of $500 for information which will lead
to the conviction OF any person setting an inccn-
diary fire.
Ordered, That the Mayor offer reward Of 800
for information that will convict any person who
shall cut or mutate the fire department hose.
Ordered, That the Mayor be requested to offer
a reward Of $500 for information which shall pro-
cure the conviction of the person or persons who
unlawfuly entced or abducted Ella l.. C!app
from her home, Oct oath.
Ordered That the City Marshal put up street
lamp at north end of Winter street, to be lighted
by gasoline naphtha.
An order was passed, authorizing the City
Treasurer to correct clerical error in Roll Of Ac-
counts No. I.
Roll of Accounts No $, was ordered to be paid.
At the suggestion and earnest recommendation
of the Chief Engineer, motion Of Alderman
Libby,
Ordered That the Chief Engineer with the
Mayor, procure hose carriage capable Of carry
ing one thousand feet of hose.
In BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
james G. Shaw rendered his resignation 4.
gincer Of the steamer Cushnoc. On nomination
OF the Chief Engineer, Columbus Churchill was
appointed engineer OF the Cushnoc III place of