Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-17

o.. E.. Ballard, lumber...... :. ........ 80 p
Al. Benedict, work lis 63
A bill Of %, hom F. H. Velz. was referred to
the on claims.
Mr.. McCausland: aMr. Howell claims that
there is y misunderstanding between him and
the engineer and improvement committee. They
won't receive his work, and he wants his pay.
Let US hear from the engineer"
Engineer Mulligsn: 'He might be allowed
ESQ.,"
Mr.. Schawe: THAT is too much; $50 is
enough. move that that he the amount al
lowed Carried.
Mr.. McCausland: ''There ought to be ~ re-
port from the Improvement committee"
Mr. Schswe: 'Let the engineer go on with
the necessary repairs"
Mr.. J. D. Shewalter received permission to
nle papers concerning the contest case.
The register read the attorneys written opin-
ion In regard to the weighing OF coal which is
sold on the levee, and loaded on steamboats,,
and 1t stated that ten cents per load shall be
paid for weighing the same.
Mr.. VIM. Walker was allowed to file papers
In the contest case.
Mr.. McCausland. 1.-THE matter OF contest
will have to be settled, I suppose, by the coun-
Gil. Would like fer some time to be set for the
trial.
Mr.. Williams. "When We adjourn tonight,
1 move that it be to meet again tomorrow night.
to try this case" Carried.
Mr.. j. d. shewalter said: ''In the Terry
Turner contest certain rules were adopted, one
OF which was authorizing the mayor to issue
subpoenss; would like for the same rule to be
adopted. Mr.. Walker is willing for Inc to copy
the paper he has filed. but Mr.. Turner objects.
Let 1t co.. 1 have read it. I'll remember it. 1
wanted to be liberal, but If he wishes to resort
to such proceedings. all right"
Mr.. Davis Moved that Mr.. Shwalter be al
lowed to copy the paper.
Mr. Turner: "I'll furnish him o copy oft"
Mr.. shewalter: .'All right, Mr.. Turner. but
1 would like to have it early In the morning, as
the case comes up Tomorrow night"
Mr.. Turner: ''You'd better say you'd like
to have it tonight"
Mr.. Shewslter: "Oh, no, Mr.. Turner, l am
not in SO great 9 hurry"
The following bids were then opened:
For hauling rock from the calsboose to any
part OF the city. Jno. Howell. As cents per
perch; 42K cents per perch, Ed. T.. Hill: 40
cents per perch, NJ. Benedict; As cents per
perch, Ben. F. Simmons; IS cents per perch.
Martin Lillls.
For furnishing rock at the calaboose, NJ.
Benedict, 81 IS per perch; Ed. T. Hill. 81 SO
l peE pciSuS Y. 2. III . ! - pSA ! y.
Lillis, 81 20 per perch; John Howell. 81 81 per
perch.
For furnishing coal, w. T. Bell. 10 cents per
fbushsl, cash.
Mr.. Williams moved that Mr.. NJ. Benedict be
awarded tie contract of hauling rock from the
calaboose. Carried.
Mr.. Williams moved that Mr.. Ed. Hill be
awarded the contract of hauling rock to the
cslsboose. Carried.
Mr.. Williams moved to reject the coal bid.
Carried.
Mr.. McCsusland moved that the marshal be
instructed to notify the agent or owner of tbs
Benning property to properly cover cisterns
near that place.
Marshal Crowder stated that Messrs. Craig
and Ricketts, were complaining about u fence
which Mr.. Wentworth had built in the rear Of
their residences.'
Mr.. Adamson moved that It be referred to thu
engineer and Improvement committee. Carried,
Mr.. McCausland moved that the engineer b'
Instructed to make the necessary repairs in tn,
North street sewer. Carried.
Mr.. Dicken moved that the old manhole ON th,
north sidesof the railroad hotel be repaired, ant
that one be put on the south south side OF it
carried.
Mr.. Dlcken: "Councilman Wiebel tells mi
A~s ASSA
The engineer had been paying these culverl
his attention., 90 no action of the council wa
necessary.
The mayor made the following appointments
w~eighmaster. Water street scales, one year
Thos. Walton. Confirmed.
Weighmaster, second ward scales, one year
Chas. NJ. Meet. Confirmed.
Weighmaster, fourth ward scales, one year
+, MoraIb. Confirmed.
Policemen, one month. T.. j. John and Jos
P. Owen. Confirmed.
Mr.. Williams moved to adjourn uutll Tuesda
evening, At 8 O'Clock. Carried.
CRY HAIL., July IL. 1880.
Council met in called session.
Present-Mayor Jshn. Councilmen Adamson
Williams, Schswe. Hamlet. Davis, McCaus
land, Dicken and Wiebel.
Mayor John: 81 suppose the council know
the purpose for which 1t has met this evening
Is It ready to proceed"
). Mr.. McCausland: ''BefOre we proceed,
wish to present an account OF Is, for clcanln
streets, due Geo. Simmons, which was neglect
ed last night" The account was ailsWel.
The attorneys on both sides siRniHed thei
> readiness. and the contest trial was b. gun.
Judge Walker opened the case in behalf OF MI
Turner.
, Col. Rathbun, in behalf OF mr.. Clagettsspoke
few minutes. H r.
Council adjourned to meet the following eve
sing al 3 O'Clock. E
CITY HAIL, Wednesday. July II. 1850.
|. Council met in called session.
I Arguments were made by the attorneys Q
Messrs. Clagett and Turner on the jurisdictio
. of the council in the case.
, Mr.. Adamson moved to dismiss the case frOl
consideration by the council, upon which the sy
and nays were called. Ayes-Adamson, Weibel
Shave; noes-WIlliams. Hamlet, Davis, Nc
Cansland and Dicken.
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