Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-05-07

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ing with Mayor McCulloh in the chail
All of the members were present wit
one exception-Mr. A. ]. Wilson.
The finance committee rendered
their final report. which can be foun'
in another column, and they were dis
charged.
The bond of the Treasurer wa
released, his term of Office having ex
pred.
Mr. Grove offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Ess9lvsd, By the Mayor and Couheilmen
of Frostburg, in the expiring hour Of their
term, that their thanks be hereby rendered
to the clerk, Mr.. Thomas G. Mason, fol
the intelligent and faithful manner In
which he has discharged the duties of his
office during the current year, and that
their thanks be likewise rendered to the
bailiff, Mr.. George H. Eisfeller, and the
street supervisor, Mr.. A. ]. Carney, for
the efficient and faithful services rendered
the corporation by them, and deem it but
an act of justice to commend them, each
and all. to the favorable consideration of
the incoming Mayor and Councilmen,
should they be applicants for re-appoint-
ment to their respective offices.
Resolped, That the thanks of the Mayor
and Councilman be given to Mr.. George
Hoskins for the faithful and efficient man
ner in which he has discharged his duties
az Treasurer.
Rcsoiped, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this meeting
by the clerk.
Nothing further before the Council
they adjourned sine die.
Our past town fathers 20 out of
office leaving good record behind
them.
The Msyor-elsct, Noah Skidmors,
sr., was escorted to the chair by the
retiring Mayor. Upon taking his
seat, the new Oounci!men having ar
rived in the meantime, he proceeded
at once to swear them in.
Messrs. James Taylor, John Pres
ton and George johnson taking the
oath of office first, and Messrs. George
H. Wittig, William Beane and George
laemmert last.
The first business of Importance was
the election of Clerk to the Council
to for ensuing year. There were
four applicants: Frederick Bepler,
John M. Zimmerly, John E. Johns and
Thomas G Mason. On casting bal
lot it was found that Mr.. Beplsr had
received four votes Mr.. Zlmmerly
three. 1t is but just to Mr.. Mason
to add that his application was over
looked by the acting clerk, Mr. Beane,
and was not discovered until after the
ballot had been taken. The clerk
was then sworn in.
Applications for the position of
bailiff were received from Messrs,
George Il. Eisfeller, Jacob Baker and
Jacob Conrad. Upon vote being
taken it was found that four votes had
been cast for Mr.. Eisfeller and three
for Capt. Baker. The successful can
didate, Mr.. Eisfeller, was sworn in.
Councilman Witiig stated that he
was opposed to slectioneering on the
floor by any one and he would give
notice that no bulldozing would be
tolerated by him.
The Council went into election of
town assessors and the following gen.
tlemen were elected Msssrs. John
Smith, Conrad Seifker and Scott
Porter.
81. B. Shaffsr, Esq, asked permits
sion to grade a gutter near his store
at his own expense, which was
granted.
Mr.. @. w. Oder requested the
privilege of placing post in front of
his store. Referred to the street
committee.
The following were appointed the
street committee: Mayor Skidmore,
John Preston and William Beane.
They were instructed to look especial
ly after the sidewalks of the town.
The Mayor stated that the admins
tration for the coming year would be
conducted OH an economical plan.
He was bitterly opposed, however, to
asking man to work on the streets for
a small sum per diem, but wanted the
Council to adopt his motto: "a
fair days wage for fair days work. "
When he retirss from the position of
executive of the corporation he wanted
to leave q clean record behind him
aud the town out of debt. He asked
the cooperation of the Council in