Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-19

@. . =. 20,
- -9l-g..... ..,............... 6lO.ol
Fines. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500
Licenses. ..,,.,...,.,.,...... 100
Dog tax, net Observation-Disclosures. $50
Water rents. Observation-Disclosures. 37.7S
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 72l.ol
He also stated that the Assessors
had made mistake of 81 600 in excess
of A. J. Wilson's assessment.
Mr.. Hosken moved that the Bailiff
be permitted to return the amount
stated as insolvent. Carried.
Bailiff reported also that he had col
lected all the taxes charged against
him for the years lSS9-90. and re-
quested that his bond be returned to
him, which request
On motion of Mr.. Hosken, was
granted.
Conrad Noghtman asked 70, ditch
on Grant street to carry the water off
the pavement. He reported pave
ments on that thoroughfare as in Il
very bad condition..
A. Eickhorn, of the Fire Depart
ment asked for an appropriation of
$l5 to paint the wheeled truck.
On motion of Mr.. Hosken, granted.
The committee appointed to locate
the lot of William McLuckie, ST., re-
ported inability to have the lines run,
but promised a final report at next
meeting.
Mr.. Michael moved that the entire
corporate line be re-surveyed and that
stones be set at every angle. Carried.
The committee whose duty it was to
see why the lamps did not burn accord
ing to contract reported that the pres
ident Of the gas company did not know
that the lamps were not on duty, but
that he would see that the matter was
attended to.
On motion of Mr.. Dewitt, u bill of
| Sc. 10 of Water Board against f. W..
Larue for pipes and fittings WAS given
the Balliff for collection with instruc-
tons to nave Mr.. Larue pay before
22d inst. otherwise, collect by law.
The Mayor stated that the C. & P.
r. company proposed to raise and
widen the roadbed from the new
! station around the Turn and up the
hill short distance at their own eX-
pense in order to make the grade
easier. The Improvement to the road
would be very great. They proposed
also to change the footway to higher
ground. make the grade easier and
cover it with a neat and substantial
roof.
On motion of Mr.. Dewitt, IL com
mittee of three was provided for to
confer with l.. NJ. Hamilton. of the G..
d p. II. company, concerning the pro-
I posed improvements.
The Mayor and Messrs Gunnett and
Lammert were constituted the com
mttee of conference.
Mayor Metzger reported that one of
the bitches sometime ago made on
Water street was the subject of com
plant by Joseph Knode. The latter
wanted 80 cents for stone furnished tC
pave the ditch in front of his stable.
On motion of Mr.. Wright, the bill
was paid.
Mr.. Lammert moved that there be :
grade established on Main and BowerN
streets and the ordinance enforced
Carried.
The finance committee reported bill
amounting to $49S.95, and the sam,
were
On motion of Nh. Michael, ordere,
paid.
Mr.. Hosken moved that no more
limestone be taken from George NJ
Hansell unless OF better quality thai
that already furnished, and the
motion carried.
On motion of Mr.. Wright, the Waite
Board were requested to furnish al
ltemlzed statement of receipts and dis
hursements in their next quarterly re
port.
The Grant street matter, as reporte,
by Mr.. Vogtman, was
On motion of Mr.. Hosken, referre,
to the street committee.
Adjourned.