Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-13

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He also presented the bill of Moses Lane.
who was employed as water works engin>
eer, for 81 100, with credit of $500, leav-
ing $500 balance due, with interest $50
Total, 5 60 The bill was passed and
| ordered paid by the last board. It was
transferred from Lane to A, A. Barnes
and from him to NJ. II. Dickson.
Mr.. Dickson stated that he was willing
to take bond, but as the board had not
| the power to issue it, he would take an ac-
ceptance of any kind to bear interest from
date. and would not ask its payment for
| twelve months.
On motion Of Alder nan Irwin, it was Or
dered that such an accep ancc be given
Mr. Dickson by the recorder
The bill of the Gas Light Company, for
the month of January, amounting to
Alderman Hudibutg, referred to the
special gas com miteee for investigation.
The bond of j. M. Lancaster, for taking
care of the town cl ok tor the yer at SIS,
with Z. M. Lancaster as security, was pref
sented and approved.
| Alderman Brooks, chairman of the street
| committee, presented 8 proposal from w.
II. Ellington s. Bro, for fur ishing curb,
ing, guttering, &c, but asked 20 be allowed
| to hold it over FOR further investigation.
Also petition from Price & Click, who
have purchased the Tarwater & A mi rose
| property on Second Creek and McGhee
street, asking for the establishment of the
corporation line there, SO that they may be
enabled to go to work on their new build
ing. Referred to the street committee.
Also petition from 81. Schubert, asking
permission to run sewer from his restau
rant On Cumberland street to tap the gov
eminent sewer on Prince street. Granted.
Alderman Brooks called attention to the
condition of Nelson street, and on motion
of Alderman Mickey the street committee
was ordered to make the repairs necessary.
A majority report of the street committee
was presented, recommending, on motion
of Alderman Hook enjos. that the guttering
on the north side of Cumberland street, be
tween State and CrOzier streets, be covered
with tagging. On motion the work was
ordered done at some time during the
year.
The committee reported in favor Of
granting the request of ID. K. Hicks
for the appointment of two
citizens as arbitrator to say what
shall! be the cost for extending Patton
street through from Cumberland to Main
street, which is intended by Mr.. Hicks
The report of the committee was endorsed
and the mayor will appoint the arbilrators
The committee reported in favor of re
placing bridge washed away near the lot
| of Chas. Burger, in the third ward, and
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there is heavy wash, both of which were
ordered by the board.
The committee report in favor of laying
curling in front of Matt Roberts property
at the east end and south side of Mabry
street, to the corporation line.
Alderman Michaeis made minority re.
port opposing it, for the reason that &c
much curbing is now laid where there i:
no pavement laid.
Alderman Fields favored the laying Of
the cCrbing, saying il was needed.
Alderman Brooks said be would see that
the pavement here and at other places il
put down.
The motion to lay the curling was lost
by vote of 10 to 6.
AS to the matter of preparing Morgan
street for the street car line. Alderman
Brooks reported for the majority in favor
of properly grading Morgan street for one
| square. saying that it will not cost more
than S2C0 or $500. and supported his re-
port by an argument showing that this
| work is required to enable the street car
company to comply with their contract in
extending, their line by the first of May
and also the great benefits to be derived
from such improvement, in the building uI
of that part of the city.
| Alderman Michaels stated, as minority
report. that he was opposed to the improve
ment at present. that it would cost toe
much, and the city can get along with
out it.
Aldermen Anderson and Mackey favored
the improvement.
Alderman Allison moved to refer the
matter back to the committee with in.
struction to get exact estimates and report
at the next meeting.
Aldermen Nelson and Logon concurred
in the opinion of Alderman Allison, saying
they were not opposed to it, but wanted tc
know just what it will cost.
Alderman Brooks said he would give
bond and undertake the work for $500
saying that all that is required is a small
grade on one block.
Alderman Sheppard moved that it be
done if it will not cost more than $500.
Alderman Irwin said he would under
take the work for $3.50
After some further discussion Alderman
Allison's motion prevailed, and the matter
was referred to the street committee and
Aldermen Nelson and Sheppard added tc
1.-The committee on this occasion.
The bridge over First Creek, on Clinch
street. was reported as condemned, the tim
Der being all rotten
Alderman Sheppard moved 10 get esti-
mates on the erection of an iron bridge anC
on repairs.
Aldermen Michsels and Burrier favored
the repairing of the old one.
| Alderman Sheppard's motion prevailed
Alderman Brooks also called attention t.
some dangerous crossings at the Flords
and Humes streets railroad crossings, il
Banners addition, but said he would no
ask for it tonight.
On motion of Alderman Nelson thu
chairman was authorized to do such work
as is necessary to protect the city and the
public.
Alderman Allison, chairman of the fire