The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-15

On motion OF Alderman Connolly, heart
lily seconded by Thompson: Jailos Erye's
month, the same az other policemen,
The street commissioner was notified to
order Mrs. Hewin to have her sidewalk on
Park avenue lowered to the grade. He was
also instructed to undertake the work Of
street from State to Edwards, the work
necessary being that Of cutting down sew
eral small hills and filing holes. He was
further empowered TO have tho sidewalk In
front Of A. p. Curtin's store, on Jackson
street, repaired, the cost to be taxed to
Wallace Thornburgh. who it is said, have
failed to comply with recent orders in the
matter.
Alderman Richards thought the street
commissioner should have increased powers
concerning sidewalks and the ordinance.
committee was instructed to draw mp an
amending ordinance covering this point
The matter of the tax levy was brought
up by Alderman Lissner, but pending de-
cision of a suit brought by County Assessor
Walker against the county commissioners,
it was deferred.
lections for building permits to the amount
of $1,000.
A Communication from Freise Bros, of
Chicago, Offering to furnish buggy for the
fire marshal for $3.50 +. o. b. was read. This
was appropriately referred, with the sug-
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Weisenhorn Of this city be requested to
make a bid.
Petitioners from Adams and HOWE
street as for an electric light were granted
their request.
A petition for sidewalk on Highland
street was appropriately referred.
Major II. =. Walker and about six other
residents Of upper Wood street, begged
that the name be changed from Warren
street east. This was referred to Chairman
Thompson, and the street and alley commit
The petition of Chaucer street residents
for an electric light was appropriately re-
ferred.
Treasurer Folk was instructed to refund
$38 to Building Inspector McNally for the
the contractors on the Rodney street pub
lilo school.
The city attorney advised the council that
1t had power to order Col. Keeler's west
side PROJECT shaft filed up, and the street
commissioner was ordered to fill up the
hole which is seventy five feet deep.
|. The city clerk also notified the council
that Messrs. Chas. Lehman and Steinbren-
ner were the bondsmen of the lessee Of the
sewer farm, and he was instructed to notify
them they would be held responsible for the
rent of the farm. since Mr.. Abeles had
Further proposals. for selling the city a
lot in the Seventh ward for q hose house
were read as follows:
81; q Amour 4 Iambie. lot Is. block E, -.
St: Amour \ Iambie.. lot l. block block. K. s1O0
Blake addition. .............. 1900
Armitage Piatt, lot 9. block 8. Fassett ''-'0
aoolaon ............s ...................... $50
The bids were referred to the specia
COMMITTEES of which Alderman Dunn il
chairman. Alderman Thompson and Fire
Marshal Worth were added to the commit
tee.
Alderman Wilmer made the rather start
ling announcements that the man who sold
to the council for $2.25O, and which was
fa!orably acted upon. last meeting was
only receiving 81. 100. He thought that a
littletoo much commission.
Alderman Gallagher said the Sisters of
the Good Shepherd had seven-year-old
girl In charge. who had been deserted by
her mother, and wanted to know II the
council would pay for her keeping until she
was turned over to some family for ad0p-
ton. Alderman Thompson thought the
poor fafa2 was the place for the girl, and
for for relief. He coadnt 's se se that the s
city of Helena had any interest
in the care or education of this
girl. Alderman L:ssner, who ID the father
Of abig family, took very different view.
he thought it proper and would be charit-
the short period Of month thor OF two ts When
abe might DO taken by somebody who was
competent TO care for her. The poor farm
Vas not the place for such small children.
The matter was referred to special COM
Mittee consisting Of Aldermen Gallagher.
wilmer and Thompson.
VIII F. Whitaker, who was thrown from
his buggy and seriously injured, wants the
city to pay him $1,000 damages. He claims
his horse was frightened 81 q canvas Gent
which the city SLOWED to be placed on
Grand street. John East 10 another
aspirant for damages. During a fire his
wagon was run into and damaged by the
hose cart on Main street. and he feels that
$500 would settle all differences. These
were referred to the judiciary committee
with instructions to report next meeting.
The city marshal was instructed to Issue
orders to the police force to hereafter keen
the streets clear for tho passage of the fire
department whom the alarm is turned in.
A communication asking the city to pur-
chase |, 600 illustrated maps of Helena, vas
tabled.
On motion of Alderman Lisen Ter the CONN.,
Gil adjourned to the International hotel to
drink to the health Of brand nov babv
boy. Who had Just arrived at the Lissnsr
household.
Alderman Liszner Was duly congratulated
and wished many returns Of the day.
Do not think you can vote ON November 4
because you registered last year. II you do,
Won will Get leff