The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-03-07
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MONDAY EVENING, March A. 1878.
Present-Barlet, President; Herbruck, McCann,
Lantz, MOnnot, schwalm, ROhrer aud Weaver
Proceedings Of former meeting read and APP
proved.
PetitiOnS-From Wrought Iron Bridge Co., ask.
irg that the course of ShriVer's run, which runs
underneath their works, be changed, as the course
II runs now causes them considerable trouble and
expense In keeping the floors In proper condition,
They propose to change It's course when II reaches
Eigth street from the Eagle Woolen Mill that It
run south westerly course to Oak street, where
II take southerly course to intersect is present
course in front Of their main shop. Allowed
From citizens In second ward, asking that pave.
ment be laid on both sides Of william street, from
Poplar to Plum street, Referred to Committee on
Streets and Alleys,
Verbal from Mr.. Mccain, complaining about
hepayement In front Of Patton property on High
street, near corner of Tuscarawas, being In bad
condition.
Similar complaint, through Mr.. Rohrer about
Mr.. Hahn's pavement on East Tuscarawas street
Street Commissioner ordered to notify owners to
repair.
From Mr.. Lantz, asking for citizens on South
Cherry street, that crossing be laid. Referred.
Mr., Monnot for citizens on Chestnut street, ask.
ing for a crossing. Referred.
From Mr. Flynn, on North Plum street, asking
the privilege Of cutting down cherry tree on the
street. Referred.
From draymen, asking that all persons running
teams and drays for the transportation of goods,
&C., be licensed annually by the city, and that an
ordinance be passed to that effect. Rejected, on
motion TO have Solicitor draw up an ordinance.
From George Young, asking for a lamp on
Fourth street; also from citizens on East Eighth
and Ninth streets. asking for lamps on those
Streets Referred.
The following communication from VIM, Nc
Gregor In regard to the balance due him for
printing ordinance book was read
To the City Council Permit me to call your at
tention to the balance Of my bill yet unpaid for
printing the 200 copies Of the ordinance book
The undersigned charged for composition and
press work. aB per the bid Of A. McGregor d Son
four years ago, and for other items according to
rule and fair dealing. The composition cost me
at least the 30 cents per thousand ems and the
press work considerably more than the price bid
and charged. The council may think that con-
tract was entered into with A. MCGregor & Son,
butsuCh Is not the fact. It is true their bid was
accepted, but no contract was ever entered into as
ordered by the council, and blanks and bills for
the city were printed by other parties than A..
MCGregor Son, and that during the year imme-
uld6ly lOllOWlUR Lne awarding Oh Llb WuOlb tlly
printing to them. deem II proper to advise the
council of these facts now, hoping these will in
duCe the council to give the matter full and fair
consideration, and prevent the necessity of going
with these and other facts In an appeal to another
| tribunal, WILLIAM MCGREGOR.
On motion of Mr.. HerbruCk, the Communica.
ton was laid on the cable,
Reports '8-From Committee on Police that they
purchased nippers for the use of the police, Ac'
cepted.
From Committee on Gas, that bill Of Gas Co. for
500 for setting metre was right and recommend.
ed payment and asked further time on Browne.
well post. Accepted and granted.
Committee on City Property adverse to renting
Commercial Hall, as they can get a reduced rent
for the hall in which Armory now is, Accepted.
Committee OH Claims, to whom was referred the
Walker claim Of damages, reported adverse. Ac-
Cepted
Same committee In the case Of damages for
Mrs. Seabolt in favor of paying her $1,000. Ac.
cepted
Special C0mmHiee8-City Solicitor reported In fa-
vor Of paying the gas bills for the Mayors office.
Accepted.
The gas bills were referred to the Committee on
Gas.
MiSceLdneOw-The matter of grading Spring
street was referred to Committee on Streets and
Alleys.
Mr.. Monnot stated that there was no hook and
ladder company now in our fire department, all
having disbanded; and asked that steps be taken
to organize one, Referred,
BILLS ALLOWED.
Globe Gas Light 90
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City Box Factory ..............,......,.,"..," %
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street eetCOmLnlSslOner.,., AZ %
BILLS REFERRED.
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