Telegram-herald., 1888-05-22
PRESIDENT SHANAHAN
, ACTING MAYOR OF THE CITY
He Presided Over the Deliberations of the
Council Last t1ght-bAis Nomination Of
John Hermsna Not Confirmed
John Grady Appreciated
For One Week.

Alderman Maurice shanahan, the newly
elected President Of the Council took the
seat of the Mayor and called the Council
to order promptly at 7:30 o'clock last even
ing. in the absence of Mayor Weston.
All the Councilmen were in their seats
except Stewart of the Sixth, and Saunders
OF the Fifth.
Stopping only for the routine proceedings
OF the opening President Shanahan called
attention in feeling manner to the recent
loss Of the city in the death of Director Of
Poor Joe Rrpprecht Alderman Eisenhardt
moved committee of three on resolutions.
and he, together with Aldermen Launiere
and Baldwin were appointed.
Later in the evening the committee re-
ported. and the following resolutions were
adopted by rising vote:
"WHEREAs, The Almighty God in bis In
finite wisdom has removed from his earthly
home, and from his loving wife and alice
tionate children, q man who deserved the
love. confidence and respect not only OF the
officers of the city government, but OF the
whole people of the city, and Grand Rapids
has been deprived Of the services of valued
officer-tbe late Joseph Ruprecht, Director
of the poor-and this Council is desirous OF
placing on record its appreciation OF his
character and services; therefore
Resolved, That we avail ourselves of this
method of publicly expressing our appre-
citation of his character as faithful public
servant, a kind husband and loving father
and friend, and that nobiest work OF God.
an honest man; and we sincerely regret
that he has been removed from US in the
prime of life.
Resolved, That these resolutions be placed
on record, and copy of the same. signed
by the Mayor. City Clerk and Aldermen,
sealed with the engrossed seal of the city
be sent to the family of the deceased"
Signed by the entire committee-Jacob
Eisenhsrdt, Simeon l.. Baldwin and Loui
Lsuniere.
Acting Mayor Shsnahan, who, by the
way, makes splendid presiding officer, an
nounced the following proclamation:
81 hereby nominsse Joseph Hermann as
Director of the Poor vice Joseph Rupprecht,
deceased, and ask the confirmation by the
Council of the appointment.
Signed / NJ WESTON. Mayor.
BY MAURICE SBANAHAN, Acting Mayor"
Thsreupon Alderman DeGraaf moved to
proceed by ballot 20 elect q new Director.
Alderman Davidson moved to table, which
was lost and the ballot was taken with
Aldermen 0'Donnell and Stokes as tellers.
The count showed a tie VOTE TO land
as it was useless TO repeat il. the deadlock
being certain to continue with two Demo
cratic members absent, the matter wa:
dropped aud resumed. Later in the eve
ming, just before adjournment, Alderman
Davidson called attention to the fact tha
t be city was without poormaster and
wonld be for another week unless some ae-
ton was taken. City Clerk Belknap said
the work could be all done in his Office, for
a week at least, probably more efficiently
than BY new hand, but the Aldermen
were not content. Somebody wanted Job,
and on motion of Alderman Creque Ex-
Alderman Grady. Of the first wsrd. who was
present. was appointed to fill the place
until the next meeting of the Council.
One matter of interest-that of the ap
proyal of the bonds of liquor deslers-wa,
summsrly disposed of The question when
taken from the table, came up on the
amendment OF Alderman De Graaf. of last
Monday night, adding several names 10 the
list, AS reported by Alderman Mckee, of the
Committee OF Ways and Means. Mr.. De
Graaf Immediately withdrew bis amend
ment, and Mr.. Mckee offered revised re
| port. presenting all the uames except two
who have sold out. and the report was re-
ceived and adopted unanimously.
.1o usoat iViaiahts VI sne fecepuoh ol
| box Of cigars from a new city official
| this time from High wey Com missioner Van
| Heukelum. OF the FIRST district-wss gone
| through with, and amidst the blue clouds
of smoke several resolutions providing fol
street and b-i.aing improvements were
passed.
President Shsnsbsn had one other sac
duty TO perform, which was 10 announc,
| the death Of a child Of his colleague, Aid
Fred Saunders. oi The Fifth ward, and
asked that the Couneil arrange to attend
the funeral in q BODY when the time for IT
should be anDoonced. The motion wal
carried by . TisiHg vote.
An invitation TO attend in body IN,
dedication Of toe Smith Memorial church
was accepted by unanimous vote. and th'
Council then adjourned, after o brief bu
busy session