The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-10
he committee on building permits COL
I'D S22 during the month.

ms b Son, and they were awarded the
ract The estimate for the work is $500.
|axpayers and citizens Of Hoback street,
|yeen Eighth avenue and Butte street,
|tioned for sidewalk and electric light.
former was granted and the latter re.
Ia.
he water committee reported adversely
he petition for water mains on Poplar
st and on Phoenix avenue and Lambert
|at, and the reports were adopted.
he usual monthly grist of bills against
| ,ity was read, the largest being 81, 1877
water: $500 to A. g. Botkin for services
[reparing the book of revised ordinances,
80 to Fisk Bros. for printing and binding
same; 81 $50 to II. @. Bowman for lot
chased for the fire department on the
side; $528.7O to Marshal Cronin for
ding prisoners, and $736 to l.. +. Evans
contract work.
bill of $50 presented by Drs. Carmichael
Baldwin for services on man who at
1ted suicide in the Atlas block was al
I'd after some discussion, Thompson and
ley voting in the negative.
try Hughes bill for hauling garbage to
sky line gulch known as Line Kiln,
united to $50, this being an extra
ge. On this basis the new dumping
ind will cost 81, 800 extra per year. It
allowed without any objection.
red Lehman appeared before the coun-
nd asked for some special concessions
tor refused and the action of the in
tor was endorsed.
Communication from the Helena Elec-
Railway company, asking for an extern
of 60 days time on their franchise, ex-
ming that they will be unable to 90
I'D with their work, having been en-
ed by the court, was granted, Richards
tngly opposing it, and during the dis
lion Richards and Thompson grew quito
mated in their debate.
| petition from the same company rela-
to establishing the grade of Davis and
ae streets was referred to the city engi-
l'petition from Sixth ward citizens for
.irs on Lewis street was granted.
petition asking that John NJ. OBrien
ppointed plumbing inspector and hav-
about fifteen signatures, none of which
y plumbers, was referred to the mayor.
he bill for the chemical engine, less the
unit paid for freight by the city, was or.
I'd paid by a note bearing seven per cent
rest, to be signed by the mayor and city
K.
resolution endorsing the enterprise of
Missouri River Power company and Of
lily asking Montana's representatives in
yress to encourage legislation that
Id assist the enterprise was read. For
70 reason Alderman Dunn was opposed
Endorsing the resolution, but was f.
| ~ endorsed without dissenting vote.
ty Treasurer Folk reported that he was
+sole to submit the assessment roll and
notion of Alderman Dunn it was decid-
hat when the council adjourn it ad
In until Thursday evening at 1880
)ck.
le building inspector was instructed to
rec the ordinance concerning the issu-
of building permits.
the matter, of the wall caving on Park
rue. on the west side. on the Klein
nidt property, the city clerk was au-
lied to advertise for bids for retain
wall of stone.
le city attorney was also instructed,
i power to act, to investigate the right
,ty-four feet deep, on the west side,
/ ,h is the property of Col. Keller, who
spent years searching for lost golden
sure.
| ne matter of some controversy Of 3. s.
and the city was referred to the street
alley committee.
yery important matter was brought up
! ,lderman Steele relative to the condi-
of street railways, and the street COM
fs,ioner, upon motion of Alderman Steele,
to enforce the ordinances on
y company, regulating the maintenance
hese roads and keeping them in passa-
condition.
view of the fact that Col. Curtis could
qualify or fulfill the Office of IRE mar
to which he was elected by the coun-
Mayor Bradford nominated John Worth
the position.
derman Theme thought Col. Curtis
a good and competent man for the
ton, but under the circumstances
toned by the mayor he would sup
the nominee,
le confirmation was made by acclama-
and Col. Worth will qualify one weel
q to-day.
be council then adjourned until Thurs
evening at 7:30.