The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-17
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
The Fire COMMITTEES Finally Worked In-As-
SCISSORS Deputies Confirmed.

The Council met last night in regular session.
The committee on contracts reported in favor
Of James w. Hudson to grade, bowlder and curb
the south gutter of FIT Wayne avenue and to
pave with brick the sidewalks thereof from New
Jersey street to Central avenue, as the lowest
and best bidder
Eugene Saulcy, city assessor submitted for
confirmation by the Council the following names
of persons as his deputies to assess property for
the current year: Fl. H. M. Patton, Howard
Crane, J. A Newmeyer, P. ]. Nicholson, Will
lam Petty Joseph T. Morris, John Weber, j. C.
Stokes, William Lockman, Harry Roach Eman-
uel Haugh, Albert Moore p. r. Stroupe, j. B.
Mccartney, C. l.. Smith; James Burton,
w. H. Mahan, M. L. Groves, William
Davis, D. S. Jordan, Edw Roberts, Elvood
Sands, F. D. Duncan, Thomas Ryan The asses
sor also asked that the following appointments
made by the township assessors be confirmed,
said deputies to be paid for services by the
townships: George Stelhorn, John Maher, Cruze
Duncan, George Crozier, Joseph Walker, Frank
Parker, l.. W. Hetzelgesser, George Dickey,
Jacob d. Ewing. George Sweetzer, Ben Wilson,
William Kerr, Albert Reisner Oliver Bowman,
Henry Beazley, David Jones, John Vanstan,
John Branch. Approved.
Fire Chief Webster asked to be instructed to
advertise for four wheeled double tank chemi-
cal engineer l60 gallons capacity, fully equipped
with ladders, etc., to be placed in the
Prospect-street engine house Also, that 2, 900
feet of hose be bought. being badly needed.
Mr.. Smither moved that a special committee
of three be appointed, to be known as committee
on fire department, to whom shall be referred
all reports, motions, etc, relating to that depart
ment. Adopted, and Messrs. Thalman, Trusler
and Mack were named as the committee.
Ordinances were introduced to erect lamp
posts on John street; to grade and pave with
brick the sidewalk Of Pennsylvania, from Eighth
to first alley north to grade and pave with brick
the east sidewalk Of Delaware street, from Sew
enth to Eighth street.
Louis f. Burton, contractor for the Prospect
street engine-house presented his bond, with
sureties, which was approved
A communication was received from the Board
of Health, citing the fact that the city is in an
extremely dirty condition, and that the filth that
has accumulated during winter will have to be
removed. To see to this will require a larger
force than the board now has. Two additional
men are asked for, horse and wagon. Re-
ferred to committee on public health.
Mr.. Thalman introduced resolution directing
the city clerk to inquire of the officers of the
Big -Four road as to their intentions to comply
with an agreement made with city, whereby GER
tain streets were vacated, as the city does not
feel warranted in leaving such streets vacated to
the detriment of property holders and that
steps be taken to open the streets again unless
the ground is speedily used for the purpose by
them Adopted.
An ordinance was passed to construct brick
sewer in ana along New Jersey street, from
Washington to New York street, bids to be ad-
vertised for on Dec. l, 1885.
An ordinance was passed directing the city as
SCISSOR to make the annual appraisement of
property for tax purposes.
The Council then adjourned.