Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-05-19
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or Fleming, presiding, and quorum OF
members present. The minutes OF the
previous meeting were read and ap-
proved. The following bills were pre-
sented, and on motion passed Bill in
favor of G. W. Hawn, of s2.4O, for re-
pairing C:sterp; also bill in favor of II.
Otty, of 1915, for hauling stone; also
ILL OF sl4.4O, in favor of John Kidwell,
for breaking stone; also bill OF. $500 in
favor of H. f. Cameron, for repairs in
Council room also hill OF Is cepts in
favor of ]. L. Barnhart, for blank look.
Mr.. w. A. Adams of the Virginia Ho-
tel applied for hotel and liquor license,
and on motion of Fl. c. Eutler it was
agreed to grant Mr.. Adams license pro-
vided he comply with the requirements
of the law. On motion Of Mr.. j. +.
Welshans, persons applying for license
shall be required 70 give bond to the
Council. Mr.. D. D. Pendleton appear
ed before the Council, and asked that a
certain rock be blown out of the alley
back of his premises; on motion, it was
referred to the street committee. On
motion of II. c. Entler, the street COM
mittee was authorized to fix the cross
ing between Mill and German streets.
The Council then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the committee appointed
to report Ordinances for the govern
ment of the Corporation, but before
concluding the same, on motion, the
Council adjourned to meet on Tuesday
evening, at 8 o'clock P. NJ.
City Council met on Tuesday even
ing last, pursuant to adjournment, May
or Fleming, presiding, and quorum OF
members present On motion of Greg
DRY Britner, the street committee were
ordered to procure stone from J. /. A.
Entler at 10 cts. per perch. H. G. Emf
Ter presented bill of s27.5O, in favor
of ]. p. A. Entler, for stone taken from
his lot along the Shenandoah Valley Il.
r. grounds; on motion Of G. Britner'
the bill was passed, with the under
standing that Mr.. Entler should indem-
nifty the corporation should there be any
future trouble about the matter w.
A. Adams presented his bond for the
purpose Of engaging in the Hotel and
Liquor business, and on motion of d.
S. Rentch it was accepted. The Coun-
Gil then proceeded to the consideration
of the code of laws, and the following
Ordinances by their titles were adopted:
Ordinance No. /. Certain provisions
for bathing in the Potomac.
2. Indecent exposure Of person, DC,
and excessive noise.
8. Use of fire arms, DC.
4. Ball, shinney and throwing OF
stones.
S. Fast driving and riding.
6. Opened cellar doors, DC, after
certain hours.
7. Unprotected stairways, &c.
8. Slaughter houses.
9. Burning of brush, &c, in gardens
&c. 49,.
10. Quantity of powder to be kept
by merchants at one time IN one place.
II. Uncovered or unprotected Ian
terms about stables, &c.
-. Filth, dirt, ofal, &c.
Is. Disturbing religious worship.
IA. Removal Of dead animals.
Is. Similar to No. IA with certain
provisions.
l6. Nuisances and what they are.
II. Power of the Sergeant.
1S. Hog pens, &c.
10. Stock running at large.
20. Provisions for the sale Of stock
taken up for running at large.
81. Measuring of wood sold by the
cord.
% 3. Unlawtully obstructlng water
drains.
"a. Graveyards and cemeteries.
25. Concerning licenses.
26. Druggists.
27. Closing Of business on the Sab
bath.
%. Cleaning pavements of snow, &c.
90 Ininrv tn trees
80. Congregating in crowds upon the
pavements.
81. Hitching posts.
There being no other business, on
motion the Council adjourned to meet
on the evening OF the second Monday
in June, at 8 o'clock Z. NJ.
E0- FLORAL DECoRATloN.-The Me
mortal Association has named Saturday,
June 2Gd, for the annual Floral Deoora-
ton of the Confederate graves at this
place. The programme of exercises
will be given next week. The Associa-
ton requests the ladies to take charge
of the floral arrangement.
H@ Knitting Cotton 5 cts. per ball,
at Lemons.
sD- Cashmere Suitings are selling
right along at Lemen's. Drop in and
examine their pretty styles and new
prices.
sG- A variety of Cottonades and