The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-09

Block, completed by the terpslcnOrean
festivities in the elegant dancing hall,
afforded the thropgs Of visitors an eve-
ming of rare enjoyment.
The regular monthly session of the
Council was held at the Mayors office
Monday evening, Messrs. Andrews,
Stillson, Stocker, Merits, Thompson
aud Clewell being present. with the
Clerk and Mayor.
Stocker. Merits and Clewell, newly
elected members, were sworn into Office
by the Mayor.
Pay ordinance was read and passed,
and report of Fire Department, stating
everything pertaining thereto to be in
first class condition for efficient service
was accepted.
Report of Water Works Trustees for
month of April, was approved, show
ing, balance on hand lst of month,
81 ,95; receipts from water rents $3.50 SS.
Total disbursements, $l54. Balance in
Treasury, $34S4
The following Committees and of
ficers were appointed and confirmed
Finance-Andrews, Merits. Clewell.
Fire, water and gas-Stock er, Thomp
son and Stillson.
Streets, walks and Sanitary-Merts,
Stilison and Thompson.
Police-Henry Lewis, John Ken.
nedy.
! Board of Health--Dr. NJ. G. Nc
Bride. Rob't Lindsey.
Park Commissioner-H. F. Smith.
The Mayor then spoke to the mem
bers of Council concerning the ap.
pointment of a City Solicitor, saying
that for the past three years the city
had been without such an official. the
duties of which position had devolved
upon the Mayor. that a possible issu
ance of bonds for the electric light
plant was matter to be considered
in connection with the subject before
them, and he thought it very desirable
for council to take an affirmative ac-
tion on the question. He had con
versed with gentleman with a view
of naming him for the Office, and was
prepared to present his name. After
some discussion it was decided that
the name should be presented at an
adjourned session next Monday eve
ming.
Messrs Merits. Thompson and Street
Commissioner Sapp detailed the result
of a visit to Bunker" hill, southeast
of town, for the purpose of testing the
quantity and quality of gravel there,
with view of the city purchasing the
same for road purposes. They had
dug five feet in clear gravel without
reaching its limit, and thought the
hill might consist substantially Of
gravel. A specimen was shown, and
pronounced of superior quality. Nc
further Investigations had been made
| at the Fletcher bank The Mayor
stated that the township Trustees were
looking at bank on Albert Hart's
farm, and would like Council to wait
snd act with them. The matter was
left in the hands of the street commit
tee, who are to ascertain price of 6
Bunker" hill section, and report al
next meeting. It's owner, Mr.. Conrad
Sapp, had not named the price.
The council then took up the ques
ton of a water trough and drinking
fountain, and after examining variou:
cuts in large catalogue, determined
to purchase these desirable fixtures
: Tho drinkipo fountain will ho r,Ioonf
1 in front of the Postoffice, and the large
fountain in front of the Court House
The two will cost about $50.
4 The case of Conant vs. the Village o.
Ravenna, was presented by the Mayor
who said Mrs. Conant did not wish te
1 prosecute the same, and desired com
e promise as to costs, &c, already in
; Cured, Mayor was instructed to ne
!, gotiate and report at adjourned meet
ing.
4 1t was announced that representa-
@ tive of the Erie railroad would be in
town Tuesday and locate the electric
f lamps required by Council. Council
0 are losing patience at their tardy action
e and propose to wait no longer.
= I. Fl. Phelps presented a petition
from G. l.. Gilbert and Ada Hulburt
r praying Council to cause obstructions
8 in front of r. Doig's foundry to ht
; moved. Matter taken under advise
3 ment.
: Adjourned to Monday evening mex t
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