Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-01-30

ihc NoillhoH council oil the city OF Al
pena met in adjourned regular session il
the Council Room on Monday evening
January 2Sth, 1884, and was called to or
der at s o'clock by the Mayor.
PREsENT-Robert NJ. Donnelly, Mayor
John S. McVicar, Recorder, and Aldermen
Field, Wheeler, Brown, Beck and Owens.
Journal Of session held January 9TH and
2lst, 1854, read and approved.
PETITIONS.
From c. III. Reynolds asking permission
to erect temporary stairway on the south
side of his brick block, in the allev running
through block H. No action.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
TO NE Hon. tho Common Council Ciy OF
Alpena..
GENTLEMEN.-You committee TO whom
was referred the matter Of making set.
Element with Donald Mcdonald for claim
OF damages against the city of Alpena,
would most respectfully report that they
have made settlement, subject to your ap-
proval, and would recommend that the
city of Alrena pay to said Mcdonald the
sum of $3.50, and that said Donald Melon.
aid withdraw all claims against said city
which he may have.
PETER OWENS,
Chairman.
Moved by Alderman Brown that the re.
port of the committee be accepted and that
warrant be drawn for the sum of $3.50 in
favor of Donald Mcdonald, as recommend
ded. Carried by vote as follows: AYES
Field, Wheeler, Brown, Beck and Owens.
Nays-N one
From the special Committee on Bridges,
asking to be allowed until next regular
meeting to make their report. Granted
RESOLUTIONS.
ReSoIred, That the time for the collection
of the city, State and county taxes be ex.
tended until the first day of March, 1884
Carried by vote as follows: Ayes-Field.
Wheeler, Brown, Beck and Owens. NAYS
None.
The Mayor, in few appropriate words,
announced the death of our esteemed fellow
citizen Charles Edward Mason, and, on
motion of Alderman Field, S. L. Carpenter,
City Attorney, was instructed TO draft and
present appropriate resolutions on the
death of our fellow citizen Charles Edward
Mason
Mr.. Carpenter presented the following.
which, on motion of Alderman Field, were
unanimously adopted
Reso'red, That as fitting testimonial to
The respect in which Charles +. Mason was
held by. the citizens of this city, and the
ieep grief with which they received the
'orrowful intelligence of his death. it is
proper that this Council record the follow.
ing:
ResotDed, That in his death We recog-
llze the loss of an honored and upright
,ltizcn and business man, in the morn of
lie, full of hope for himself, family and
friends. As Secretary and Manager of the
Mason Lumber Company, by fair and hon
'rIable dealing, he gave hundreds of en-
'loyes the opportunity of obtaining homes
If their own. Though young in years he |
vas veteran in the qualities which gave
iim grace in all the circles i'm which he |
admire him.
Rcsolred, That TO his bereaved wife and
mother and sister, who most
'eenly feel and appreciate the loss of an
'fectlonate husband, loving father, dutiful
on, and faithful brother, We extend our
incere sympathy.
hesolred, That a copy of these resolu-
ions be sent to the members of his family,
hat they be spread upon our city records,
md published in the city papers.
On Motion of Alderman Field the Coun.
il adjourned.
R. NJ. DONNELLY
Mayor.
Recorder