The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24

ladders are entirely too small for our
citv and as firemen can accomplish
when they can not get at the
fire, and as our prosperous and enter
prisinR citizens are building amagnit1-
cent four and five story buildings, L
think 1t my duty to recommend the pur-
chase of a truck and Bangor extension
ladders that will afford protection to
high buildings. This should be bought
at once.
The steamer boiler needs some repairs,
which should be attended to this fall.
The purchase Of flexible suction, which
was recommended by me, will then
make this company equal to two hose
companies.
The purchasing Of rubber coats and
lanterns (Which has been Ordered) Will
put the department in as good condition
as could be wished.
The new fire alarm should be finished
as soon as possible, as IL would give us
great advantage over our present sys-
tenn. Ten more alarm boxes should be
put in as soon as convenient.
Respectfully,
T. +. LATHRoP,
Chief Canton Fire Department.
BILLS READ.
An ordinance to change the grade Of
West Tuscarawas street, between the
Valley railroad and the West branch. of
Nimishillen creek, passed its first read
ing.
Mr.. John +. Clark presented verbal
petition to the Council in regard to a
pavement in front of his lot, praying
for an amicable settlement. Referred
to Committee on Sidewalks and Sewers
CLAIMS.
The following bills were allowed and
payment ordered:
Henry Funk, shop rent for elec-
ton purposes. S.............-.. Sb,OU
j. w. Fisher, labor Or.... 3,5O
John Keifer, drayage. .......... 300
N. G. McCafferty, distributing
ward ballot boxes. ..... 1,6C
DEMOCRAT, printing. 1850
ThOs. McCann, g brOOms. .-........ 2,lO
Mary Aikens, room for election
purposes. o,OO
A. Ball, various articles. ..... 1850
j. Weaver & Son, lumber ... 1880
RObt. Clark & Co., books. ..... 1000
Street labOrers. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 704, ,O2
Phe bill OfW. Chandler, for fire alarm
striker, $3.50, referred.
The election of officers for hose COM
psnies Nos. 6 and 8, was approved and
confirmed.
President Shields called the attention
of Council to certain changes In the
wood work, doors and tower of the new
City Hall desired by building commit
tee. Committee authorized to make the
required changes.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A nuisance was reported as existing
through neglect of the city ,on 9Th street
which, in the opinion of certain physi'
clans, is the cause of much sickness
Street Commissioner ordered to abate
said nuisance, and put the street in
proper condition.
On motion the Mayor was ordered to
issue an election proclamation, for the
purpose Of filling vacancies at present
existing in City Council.
On motion the City Clerk was ordered
to advertise for bids for furnishing the
city with coal the ensuing winter. Pc
titiOn from Ladies' Relief Society, fol
room in which to hold meetings this
coming winter, referred to Relief
Committee.
Petition of Josiah Hartzell, of East
North street, desiring the matter Of his
curbing referred to Committee on Side
walks and Sewers. Referred.
Street Commissioner ordered to lay
crossing on Market street, from nOrtt
side of Ninth street; also a drain II
South Housed street.
Bids for work on West Tuscarawat
street, between Valley railroad and west
creek bridge we're read and referred.
Council then adjourned until 7:3C
next Monday evening.