Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-08

j. NJ. Cunnius, lumber .......... A IA
VIM. Williamson, supplies. ...... 10
TRIBUNE, publishing proposals, etc. 10 75
Progress, publishing proposals. 6 IS
Bill of committee to Wyoming. ... 10 90
Board of Surveyor Mackl. ....... 90
h. M. Rinker, burying dogs. s...... 8 so
Penn'a Gaslight Co.......... -. 80 90
Daniel Daubert, janitor. ........ 90
REPORTS OF OFFICIALS.
The report of Burgess Powell stated
that for fines, permits, etc, he collected
$3.50; commission, So 95; balance, SIS. 90.
He also reported that 81 90 was due to
Constable Sault and S1.00 to John Rasay,
for an arrest in the borough. Treasurer
Davis reported the balance at last meet
ing, Sl667 25; receipts, S13.l0; expendi-
lures, $500 SO; balance, $l3S9 &c. Street
Commissioner Burton's report for work
done on the streets showed an expendi-
ture of S71.26. Secretary Buckley stated
that Contractor Gallagher had furnished
sufficient bonds and had'signed the con-
tract. These reports were all accepted.
SIDEWALKS AGAIN.
The street committee stated they visit
ed the sidewalk of Joseph johnson,
Front Street, the one reported at the last
L
committee and commissioner were in
structed to have the necessary improve
ments made. The committee appointed
to see the property owners on the west
side of Ridge Street, between Main and
South, reported that A. B. Welch and
Mrs. Long will donate five feet of ground
for sidewalk, provided the borough
puts in the same. They were instructed
to see the other property owners and
report later. The committee on Centre
Street sidewalks, from Walnut to Chest
nut, could not make a definite report.
Mr.. Dooris is willing to donate the neces-
sary ground, but nothing could yet be
stated regarding the X. of L. property.
The committee was continued.
SEWER MATTERS.
Councilman Goeppert reported that
the committee on pipes had visited
Wyoming, this county, last week, and
pipes for the two sections of sewers
were ordered. Contractor Gallagher
requested that an advance of money be
made to pay the men, and the council
agreed to give him 5000 on Saturday.
FIRE CHEF ELECTED.
For chief of the fire department Chas.
Schepperly and James Crawford were
nominated. The vote resulted as fol-
lows: Schepperly, 8; Crawford, g.
Directors Hayes and Malloy spoke about
changing the location of the hose house
1t is claimed that the building at present
Is too far down in the town, and consid-
cradle help is required to move the car
riages and truck when an alarm is given.
The fire company prefers a location on
Ridge Street, at some point between
Front and Walnut. Messrs. Rutter,
Williamson and Dooris were appointed
to inquire into the matter and report at
the next regular meeting.
SHOW LICENSE REDUCED.
VIM. f. Boyle requested that the
license fee for shows in the Opera House
be reduced to conform with Hazleton
prices, and council passed an ordinance
reducing the same from $500 to $2.50
while the management remains in the
hands of home parties.
Proposals for completing the Walnut
Street section Of the sewer were read
from Patrick Meehan and John Brels-
ford. The former asked so cents per
cubic yard, and the latter the same price,
but in case rock was met to be allowed
20 cents an hour for each man employed.
No aSCioh was laheH oH tLe prOpOSalS,
and the council adjourned to meet the
next evening.
SPECIAL MEETING.
At this meeting the question of the
bids was taken up, and the members
concluded that the price asked was ex-
cessiye. A resolution was passed notify
ing Street Commissioner Burton to have
all work upon the streets cease. He was
authorized to engage sufficient help and
commence work on this section of sewers
at once. All work is to be done under
his supervision and he is also empowered
to superintend the work done on the
main sewer. He will be paid 81 per day.
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