Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-21
BOARD OF EDUCATION.


President, Daniel Cushing Clerk and r.
.. Wilson Messenger.
The old board met at 80 p. m, Monday,
| April 90, President Hotchkiss in the chair
and members all present but Mr.. Hahn and
Mr.. Sewer.
Minutes were read and approved.
By Mr.. Burns, from Finance Committee
That an order be issued in favor of Mad River
National Bank for $500, interest on bonds
series Ne. 9. Carried.
By Mr.. Martindell, from Auditing Commit
mittee--That the Clerks report for March
was correct. Placed on file.
By Mr.. Marcb-That proposition OF J. X.
Ross to remove furnaces from North house at
end Ct the present school year, on payment
OF 5000 for use Of same guaranteeing the
Board sgainst further claim or suit. Adopted
By Mr.. Miller, from Committee on Claims
Following bills, which were allowed: Super
intendent, teachers and jsnitors, as per con-
tract; D. Gushing, clerk and stationary, $50 ;
Joseph Bolan, sewer pipe, $45.25; VIM.
Schenck lumber, ETC., 1925.
By Mr.. Wei1elbaum;
Resolved, That the thanks OF this Board
are due to the President, Mr.. Hotchkiss, for
the efficient and impartial manner in which
he has presided at our meetings. To
the Clerk, Mr.. Cushing, and the
Messenger, Mr.. Wilson, for their faithful
services, and to the members of the Press for
their correct reports OF our proceedings and
the great advancement they have made in
the last year towards truth and veracity.
Adopted.
The Board took a recess of ten minutes for
the Clerk to write up the minutes which
were then read and the Board on motion OF
Mr.. Weixelbaum adjourned sine die, the Presi-
dent making appropriate remarks and re-
turning thanks for forbearance and courtesies
extended
The new Board proceeded to an organiza-
ton, Mr.. Hotchkiss being called to the chair,
on melton Of Mr.. Shewalter.
Certificates OF election OF James Doyle, |.
H. Kelley. Mr.. Esenmepger, R. G. Bell, Jas.
Burns, H. Hotchkiss, W. H. Warren, T. B.
Flaeo, A. B. Cozier, S. B. Brigham, Geo.
H. Coles, John N. Derrickson, members were
presented aud they were sworn in.
The Board proceeded to an election of
President, Rev. Mr.. Warren reciprocating the
good wishes OF the retiring President and
speaking of the importance of the interests
entrusted to this Board; hoping that the new,
as did the old Board, would appreciate .he
responsibilities devolving upon them. He
presented the name Of J. W. Burns, Sixth
ward, as the oldest member Of the Board who
had not filled the chair. Mr. Lorenz pre-
Burns the name Of Mr.. Warren.
1t was decided to vote by ballot, first bal
lot to be informal. Mr.. Martindell and Mr..
Nash were appointed tellers.
On informal ballot Burns had 10 votes,
Ho,chkss 6, March /, Warren /. On regu-
lar ballot Mr.. Burns received I votes and Mr..
Warren l. Mr.. Burns was declared elected
and Mr. Lorenz and Mr.. Miller acting as COM
mittee Conducted the gentleman to the chair.
Mr.. Burns returned thanks, pledging his pur-
poses and asking cooperation of the board.
For Vice President Mr.. Shewalter aomi.
mated Rev. W. II. Warren, and Mr.. Miller
nominated Mr.. Martindell. On informal bal
lot Mr.. Warren had 10 ard Mr. Martindell 8
votes. On regular ballot Mr.. Warren had l3
and Mr.. hartndell 8, and Mr.. Warren was
declared elected.
Mr.. Lorenz moved to re-elect Daniel Cush-
ing clerk by reclamation, at same salary as
last year. The roll was called and Mr.. Cush-
ing elected.
Mr.. P. S. Wilson was in like manner re-
elected messenger At same salary as last year.
On Mr. Lorenz's motion the rules OF the
old Board we're adopted fo- government Of
the new.
The Board then adjourned until next Nom
day night, which will be the regular meeting
night