The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-06-04


horse was up close to Mr.. Roberson's wagon,
and in endeavoring to turn out and go around
to the left his carriage caught into the Rober-
son wagon and the Doctor was thrown heay-
lily to the ground, yonng lady visitor who
was riding with him falling ON him. Three
ribs were broken, and he was severely bruised
otherwise. We are pleased to add that at
this writing he is doing right well.
THE PoULTERERs FRrEND.-Dr. II. D..
Bosenbury's Cholera Mixture, for fowls af-
fected with cholera, roup fever, &c. For
young chickens and turkeys affected with
gaps. Positive cure. Prepared at Bosen.
bury's Pharmacy, Lambertville, N. J. my.21.
COMMON CouNcIL.-Tbe stated monthly
meeting of Council was held on last Monday
evening.
A petition was presented from residents of
the I'd and Sd Wards against the establish
ment Of q market on the city lot, giving as
reasons, that the location was not central and
the want Of drainage of the lot. Accepted
and filed.
The bills for rent of rooms for election pur-
poses were reported approved by the Finance
Committee, but the committee thought that
it was not just that tile city should be charg-
ed for use of room by the Hibernia Company,
when it had SO largely appropriated toward
the erection of the engine house.
Bill of VIM. Dean, tax warrants, &C.,
5000, ordered paid.
The bill of County for interest on delayed
payments Of tax, $97 .32, was ordered paid.
Bill of Clerk for recording births, &C., was
reduced to $1,000 and ordered paid.
The City Treasurer's report contained nc
new items of special interest. The debt of
the city was reported at see, 900 q
The Finance Committee reported that they
were examining the accounts of Miles Math-
ews. late Receiver of Taxes. and that he ow-
cd balance to the city of over 5000.
Mr.. Wethetill. of Finance Committee, re-
ported that the tax warrants had been turned
over to new Receiver and that the total
amount was $6.712.5s.
An ordinance to pave the gutter on the
west side of Main St, between Church and
Bridge, was passed and ordered published.
Mr.. Crawley reported that the Gas Co. had
offered to furnish gas for street lamps for
- VVis sss n ssl5sadltst@ti q about
g,s aeE B5I "a aa8a geai.
as4ss ~
C. M. Pettee WAS 5iis only bidder for re-
pairing gas lamps iyl 'heyear. He was given
the con- raci Al $7s. &s5s&s sNNW
The peor bin for June, $1S5 az, was order
cd paid
Mr. Smith reported that he had examined
into the action of the Aquetong engineer in
putting the steamer out of service, and that
he was convinced it was dane with no bad
motive.
Mr.. Hoppock. reported SO collected for
building permits and "a from shows, &c.
J. Doneily's bill for stone, SIS, was ordered
paid.
II. g. Bowne's bill for vemeving garbage,
1884, ordered paid.
Mr. Hoppock reported that the Street Com
mittee recommended the planking OF the
crossings at the corner of Union and Coryel,
similar to those at the corner of Union and
jefferson Recommendation adopted.
Bids for picking loose stones from off the
accepted streets of the city were presented as
follows: N. ", Skillman $50; ]. Lucas $14;
T. Riordan $12. Mr.. Riordan was awarded
the contract.
DR.. Wetherill, of Sanitary Committee, re-
commended that some disinfectant DO pur-
chased for the nse of the city. The commit
tee was authorized to purchase lime for that
purpose.
Bills of r. Fl. Van Horn for shades for
council room and making, $3.25, and r. Nay
lor for cleaning Jail, IS, ordered paid.
The Union Fire Co. asked for a new floor
in engine house. Referred to Fire Dept
Committee. ~
The City's note for $1,000 was ordered re-
newed for 80 days, and also an additional sum
of 1886 borrowed 70 pay teachers salaries.
The rent of school house grounds on city
lot Cor 2 yrs $50 was ordered to be collect
ed.
The Committee on market recommended
that proposals be received for renting town
lot for market and that plans for the same
be furnished by those bidding Approved.
A resolution was adopted to appoint a
market clerk TO regulate Central Market, COL
lect charges for stands, &C., and that all
stands be assessed 10 cts. each day, and that
they be assigned stands in the order in which
they paid, etc.
A Standing Committee on Markets was pro-
posed.
The Aquetong Fire Co. asked permission
to run as hose company, and that if the
steamer were sold they be allowed to use the
proceeds for company purposes that they
retain their number, and be paid not less than
$100 per year. Referred.
Adjourned to next Monday evening, at u
o'clock.
We take pleasure to inform our friends
that we have just received new lot of dress
goods at the Cottage Hill Store, prices from
10c., 124c., &c.,, 25c., 31e. and upwards. All
wool cashmeres 65c.--extra width also new
lot Of prints. very handsome Remember
these are new goods, aud at bottom prices
Also splendid assortment of hosiery for men,