The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-01

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work in 4th ward; and recommended to
allow tie same.
Report adopted and bills allowed in
full.
The following resolution was submit
ted by E. K. Rand
WHEREAS, On the 9th day of April
1876, q petition in writing for the grad
ing OF Buffalo street, required by a ma
lorIty of the resident free holders of both
sides of said Buffalo street, between 7th
and 9Th streets, was presented to the
board OF Aldermen, and By the said
board referred to the proper committee
and sad com mlttee having reported fa7-
ofably thereon, recommending that the
prayer OF the petitioners be granted.
Therefore be it
ResOzred, That said Buffalo street be-
tween 7th and 9Th streets be and the
same is hereby ordered improved and
built to the established grade. and that
six inches Of gravel be put on the surface
of said street according to estimate of
the city surveyor.
Adopted unanimously.
Petition Of Steam Engine Co. No. /
was reported back and granted.
The com. on ffre and water repolted
as follows Your com. on fire and water
wish to report that as per instruction
they have employed August Dueno for
Engineer Of steam fire engine for the
ensuing year Mt a salary of $500 a year
Report adopted.
Communication of Chief Engineer Of
Hire Department received and placed on
file.
Under suspension OF the rules the fol
loving accounts were allowed in full:
Henry Gibson, $30.25, setting trees
IL. r. Sommer, $40, shingles George
Hagen, $20.36. services as street com.
Albert Barutke, $1.OO, work on culvert,
81 ward.
Aid. Gelbke offerd the following reso-
luton:
ReaoIecd, That tke Ciay Marshal and
the constables of the city of Manitowoc
be and they are hereby Instructed to en-
force strictly chapter 176 of general laws
OF 1869 entitled san act to protect insect
devouring birds in and near cities in the
State of Wisconsin," and that the reso
linton bearing on The same subject which
was adopted April "a, 1876, be and the
same is hereby recinded. Adopted.
Resolution by T. Ell. Harris
RcsolVed, That the sum of ter dollars
be and is hereby allowed and appropri-
ated out of the general fund to defray
the expenses of band of music to ,ac
company the militia company of this city
on Tuesday, May 80, 1876, for the pur.
pose OF decorating the graves of our fal-
len soldiers i'll the late war. Adopted.
Resolution by John Meyer:
Res0lped, That the Clerk be instruct
ed to advertise for bids for painting 9Th
street bridge arch, the braces under the
arch, and railing, and the oak braces on
the turn table, and also the so feet span
on Main street bridge. All to be paint
ed with two coats Of good oil paint.
Adopted.
Resolution by e. L. Rand:
RcsoICcd, That the sum OF 500 is
hereby appropriated for the purpose OF
celebrating the centennial fourth day OF
July, 1876, in an appropriate manner,
and be it further
RcsolUcd, That his Honor the Mayor
and the four cIairmen Aldermen are ap-
pointed committee to expend the same.
Adopted ayes 8, nays Johnston,
Langworthy.
The Mayor declined to serve on the
said committee.
Resolution by John Meyer:
EesolUed, That for the purpose Of ar
ranging proper celebration Of the cen
tennial birthday OF our nation, a com
nittee to consist Of Chas. Esslinger, i.
Sepger, Capt. z. Becker, e. K. Rand,
Chas. Lullng, IL. Kuhl, G Rudolph and
Geo. Dusold, be and the same is hereby
appointed to act with similar committees
appointed or to be appointed by associa-
tons or societies Of our citizens.
Adopted.
Resolution offered by com. on fire and
water to-wit
Res0Ipcd, That in cases of false alarm
of fire, the sum Of six dollars is all this
CITY viii pay for the use of any team for
hauling the steam fire engine, and in
case that the team is not attached to the
engine, the sum Of three dollars shall be
paid. Adopted.
Resolution locating certain drains in
the 81 ward was referred to the local
committee of said ward
Resolutions referring to engine house
and to cisterns III the 3D. ward were re-
ferred to com. on fire and water.
Board adjourned for two weeks, to
Monday the 18th day of June, 1876, at
y O'Clock P. NJ. A. NJ RICHTER,
City Clerk.