Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-06-13

Bailiff reported also that board side
walks fronting property of Owen
Price on Taylor street. and Benz
jenkins on Bowery in dangerous con-
dition and recommended removal /;
also crossing along Main street
across alley between electric light
property and John Pressman.
Mr.. Michael complained of drain
from Thomas Humberson' cellar
which crosses Water street, and
On motion of Mr.. Wright. the Bailiff
was instructed to notify Mr.. Humber
son to repair the drain.
Mr.. Michael, of committee to wait
upon the County Commissioners, re-
ported that said committee had per-
formed the duty, and that assurance
was received that Frostburg would get
its proportionate share of county
money tor municipal roads.
The committee appointed to ascer-
tain the corporate limits reported that
owing to the inclement weather the
lines on east side had not been traced,
but on west side properties belonging
to Messrs. James Jeffries, John Gels,
Enoch elise, George H, Wittig and
Mrs. Margaret Bepler had been found
inside limits and subject to assessment.
The line was traced by Ernest Nc
Culloh.
This report was filed, and
On further motion, committee was
continued.
A letter from Samuel Jeffries pro.
testing against the amount of his
property assessment by Council was
read.
Attorney Richmond, who was pres
ent, asked whether action of Council
was legal, replied that sit was"
Whereupon-
Mr.. Lammert moved that Mr..
Jeffries' letter lie on the table.
The Attorney stated also that
Council could change airy assessment,
whether the subject of appeal or not.
James Kane, president of the Frost
burg gas and electric light company,
protested against the amount at which
said company was assessed.
John Merbach asked Council to
place lamps on Mt. Pleasant and
German streets. No action.
Moses Keller requested considera-
ton of his bill, presented to last Coua-
Gil or damages to his horse during
the winter.
Mr.. Wright moved that considera-
ton of Mr.. Keller's claim be post
poned until next meeting. Carried.
The Attorney thought that contract
with the lighting company could not
be construed as affording Council
power to compel company to lay
mains.
Bond of A. e. Hayerstick as member
of the Water Board was approved.
On motion of Mr.. Hosken, the
Water Board was given permission to
disconnect the tire-hydrants from the
Water company's mains as the latter
may be needed.
Mr.. Haverstick asked Council to
arrange for the money needed to com.
plete the water system.
Mr.. Richmond, being appealed to,
said the only way he knew by which
the additional 81 900 could he obtained
Immediately was by negotiable notes
endorsed by acceptable citizens.
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Lammert and on his motion
adopted:
Resolved, That the Mayor and Council be
authorized to borrow $1,000 upon notes of
the town for the purpose of completing
the Water works and concreting the reser-
voir.
On motion of Mr.. Michael, the as
sessment of the real estate of the
Frostburg gas and electric company
was fixed at 81 800 stock and plant
at $4,000.
The same gentleman moved that
stock of First National Bank be as
sessed at $ll5 per share.
Mr.. Lammert offered an amendment
fixing the figure at $500 per share.
Mr.. Michael's motion adopted.
The Attorney was instructed to
collect amount due the town on
account of the Alexander damage suit
amicably if he can, or by suit if he
must.
The following additional assessments
were fixed {:
James Jeffries, , lots ...................S $50
John Gels, l lot. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 125
q. II. Wittig, added to house. .......... 1,500
o. }. Moat, piano. Observation-Disclosures. 200
John Ravenscraft. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 200
Margaret Bepler, lot Observation-Disclosures. 800
Frostburg Water Go, plant. .......... 5000
MIR. Hosken moved that the tax rate
be fixed at so cents per 800.
Mr. Michael favored 40 cents and ex-
hibted figures showing that Council