Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-02-21

Dane, Mcltae, Morse ana Wall. Absent
Trustees Starbrd aud Stout.
Journal Of last session read and APP
proved.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From j. d Holmes, Esq. solicitor. In
forming the Board, that the "lnjunctiou
Case" so called had been decided by
Circuit Judge Turner, Of Owosso, In fa-
vor OF compisinants, and that the in
junction would be perpetual unless an
appeal be taken. Laid on the table for
further action.
From j. ii. Stevens, giving an abstract
of the title to lots /, 2, 3, and A in block
10, village of Alpena. Referred to the
Executive Committee.
Trustee Starbird appeared and took
his seat.
From N. B. Bradley, to the effect that
he had on the nth Of January, 1877,
sent copies of 25 public documents to
the library of the city. Communica-
ton ordered placed on file, and the
Secretary instructed to acknowledge its
receipt in appropriate terms.
BILLS.
The following bills were presented, al
lowed and warrants ordered drawn for
the payment Of the same, to wit:
J. w. Stevens, making abstract of title
TO lots l, 9, 3, and 4, elise
F. = Dewey furnishing stove etc. ma.
terial for ink, 1870
s. White, banking school house in Camp
bAllville, 400
c. VAIL cutting nine cords of wood $50
ID. Crowley, 2 loads of wood for Camp
bellvif1e school, 200
G. Want, { cords of wood, $50
Bolton a. MoRae, saving % cords Of
wood. 3rd ward school, il.5O
John ID. Sheahy, balance due for fur
nshing s6 is cords Of wood, 200. is
John Keston. draying desk and siove 80
Harshaw IL Co., sundries for Central
building, SAGE
POSTAGE.
Moved by Mr.. Dane, that the Secreta-
ry draw an order on the Treasurer for
sum not exceeding three dollars TO pay
postage on books received for library.
Carried.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Mr. Morse chairman Of the Commit
tee on Schools, gave notice that Miss
Mary Houser had been appointed as
sistant teacher In the Central building,
subject to the approval of the Board at
this meeting, ana that her salary had
not been fixed.
Moved by Mr. McRae, that Miss Mary
Houser be paid at the rate Of thirty dol
lars per month from the time she was
employed, up to and including February
23rd, 1877.
Amended by Mr.. Morse as follows:
That Miss Mary Houser be paid twenty
five dollars per month, from the time she
was employed TO the end Of the present
term.
For the Observation-Disclosures Morse
and Wall. Against it-Trustees Dane,
McRae and Starbird. Amendment lost.
Original motion carried by the follow
ing vote: Ayes-Dane, Morse. McRae,
.Starbird and Wall. Nays-None.
TEACHERS MEETINGS..
Moved by Mr. Starbird, that the
Superintendent hold teachers meetings
at such times as he may deem proper,
and that he report to this Board at each
regular meeting thereof the names OF
all teachers who neglect to attend. Car
ried unanimously.
SCHOOL TAX OF 1871.
Moved by MIR. Dane, that the Secretary
notify J. D. Holmes, Esq, solicitor, 10
take no further action in the "Injune-
zion Cases so called. Ayes-Dane and
Mri4ae. Nays-,Morse, Starbird and
Wall Lost.
ADJOURNMENT.
Moved by Mr.. Morse, to adjourn for
two weeks.
Amended by Mr.. Dane to adjonrn-
for four weeks.
Amendment lost by the following
vote: Ayes-Danc and McRae. Nays
Morse. Starbird and Wall.
The original motion prevailed by the
following vote: Ayes Morse, ftarbird
and Wan. Nays-Dane and MeRae.
The Board adjourned according.
AR. MCDONALD.
Secretary