Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-25

The latter bid was found to be the lower.
Mr. Prince introduced pay ordinance in
favor of the Telephone company, for the
enormous sum Of Sl.20. which encountered
some opposition. but fortunately for the
company. the bill passed.
Mr.. Thomas. from the committee on
gas and corporations, introduced reso-
luton appropriating 1896 for the removal
Of gas posts from that part Of the
city which is 10 be lighted by electric light
and locating these posts in other parts of the
city. The report and resolution were adopt
ed unanimously. Also by the same, reSo-
luton ordering the gas company Ia remove
the gas post on the south side of Columbia
street. Just west of Foster. 70 the corner of
Foster street Passed.
By Mr.. Korn. pay ordinance to pay
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company, So; J. S. Shewalter, sl2i.2l.
Passed.
BY Mr.: Ackerson. pay ordinance for c.
c. Taylor, $40. Passed.
The clerk read for the third time the
ordinance providing for the appointment
of city weigher, etc, and making the fee
for weighing hay. coal, etc, 10 cents per
draught. The ordinance passed unani-
mOusly. Also an ordinance prohibiting
barbering on Sunday. The penalty is a
fine of from S5 to SIS. The city solicitor
presented an amendment to the ordinance,
making a proviso in favor of those who
conscientiously observe the seventh day OF
the week as Sabbath, and cases of necessity
and charity. stating that such proviso is
necessary in order 10 keep within constitu-
tional limits. President Mast requested the
city solicitor to furnish diagram Of his eX-
act meaning by the word charity
Mr.. Prince moved to refer the ordinance
to the city solicitor for one week.
Mr.. Netts moved to lay on the table in
definitely.
Mr. Tehan moved the previous question.
which was lost. The motion to refer was
lost
MIR. Prince then moved the adoption of
the amendment suggested by the city sOlic-
itor.
Mr.. Nets renewed his motion to lay the
ordinance on the table indefinitely. The
motion was lost
Mr. johnson moved that the amendment
and the ordinance lie on the table for one
week. Carried.
The ordinance for the construction of the
main sewer on Foster street, and to issue
bonds 10 the amount of SIS. 900, was passed.
The committee on sewers. through Mr..
Ackerson, reported resolution awarding
the contract for three catch-basins at the
corner of Columbia and Center streets, for
the sum of $500.
Mr.. Stephan thought il would be good
idea p appoint a catch-basin committee.
The resolution was adopted. after discussion.
Mr.. Tehan introduced resolution direct
ing the city clerk to notify the county COM
miSSioners to repair the bridge over Buck
creek at Lagonda. Carried.
Mr.. Lessner introduced a resolution pro-
viding for fire alarm box on LagOnda
avenue, at the corner Of Florence street.
Passed.
By Mr.. Prince. from the committee Oh
police-A resolution directing the sale of
the two horses at the patrol house and the
purchase of two Others. MI Prince gave
very discouraging report OF the physical
condition of the two horses, oIe Of them
being blind in one eye and not able to see
very well out of the other. and the other in
very precari0us state Of health. The res
olution passed.
Also by the same, a resolution appropri-
ating ST for horse blankets for the patro
house. Passed.
Also by the same. for gas post on Col
lege avenue. Referred.
By Mr.. Thomas. directing the repair OF
Monroe street. al cost of $50.
| By Mr.. Korn. directing the c.. C.. c. & L
and l., b. Il W. T. X. Co.'S to put down a
plank walk on East Main street. Carried
/ By Mr.. Russell, directing thu
grading and graveling of Linz
street, between Main and Plum. Passed.
BY Mr.. Ackerson-For two AnoderI