Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-12-16


Taxes Collected-'93- '4. .............. 1923. IS
Water rents. observation-disclosures. 1865
Flnes.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. hoo
Licenses. .................... ........ 1881
Ex-Bailiff Spitzuas reported:
Taxes collected-92-93.. ...............S 92S
-T-9l Observation-Disclosures. 6i.59
Water rents. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
Clerk Stevens read letter from At
torney Purnell, the purport of which
concerned the settlement of the case of
corporation against H. B. Shaffer for
special taxes. The letter contained
check for the amount claimed by cor
poration. 1t also called the attention
Of Council to the fact that the At
torney, by winning the Casa very
important one, which would bring
considerable money into the treasury,
had done some very hard work and
incurred considerable expense. On
these grounds he had no hesitancy in
asking an extra compensation of $50.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, it was
ordered that the report of the AT
torney be received and filed. the check
turned over to the Treasurer and an
order granted for the amount re-
quested.
A bill of costs from Sheriff Warwick
against corporation was read, and
On motion of Mr.. Smith, was order
ed returned for correction.
George e. Pearce & Co. requested
the privilege of placing sign across
pavement at their place of business on
Union street, and
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, the
privilege was granted.
Clerk Stevens stated by request of
John Myers of j., that in 1888 Coun-
Gil granted him draft for $3.50, and
about the same time granted James
Jones draft for S.. Both of these
drafts had been lost, and as they were
never paid, Council is now asked to
grant duplicates, and
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, the re-
quest was granted.
Maxwell Hamilton asked for re-
duction of water rent paid Bailiff
Spitznas, and
On motion of Mr.. Anthony, a re-
duction of 81 10 was made.
A. j. Wilson asked for an temized
statement of property assessed. He
claimed he was taxed for four lots and
improvements on Washington street
which he did not own.
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, it was
ordered that a committee consisting of
Messrs. Jones and Anthony be APP
pointed to adjust the matter.
Mr.. Smith, on behalf Of the Fire de-
partment, said it has been customary
with the department on all national
holidays to hoist the flag on the staff
of the town hall, but on Thanksgiving
day when they came to perform this
patriotic duty they found the flag in
such a dilaplidated condition that it
could not be used. The Department
had requested him to bring this matter
before Council and ask them to procure
a new one.
On motion of Mr.. Anthony. the clerk
was ordered to ascertain price of
suitable flag and report at the next
meeting.
DR.. L. Griffith, member of the
Board of Health, had suggested 10 Mr..
Smith the ACCESSIBILITY of amending
the present health ordinance, or draw
ing up new one that would more
effectually prevent the spread of con-
tagious diseases.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, it was
ordered that the Ordinance committee
consult Board of Health and draw up
an Ordinance embodying DR.. Griffith's
suggestion as far a practicable and
submit same at the next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, 1t was
ordered that Council borrow 500 from
the corporate fund and place it to the
credit of water maintenance fund to
meet obligations due Jan. l, 1894.
On motion of Mr.. Anthony, it was
ordered that the Gle. k notify county
treasurer to pay over to the town
treasurer the amount due the corpora
ton, as per levy Of county commits
siOners.
On motion Of Mr.. Anthony, it was
ordered that the Clerk notify Electric
Light company to remove dirt from
alley in rear of works within ten days
from time of notice.
a bill of Newton Dawson was read,
and
On motion of Mr.. Smith, it was
ordered laid on the table indefinitely.
A number of bills for current en-
penses We're presented by finance COM
mittee, and
On motion of Mr.. Scott, they were
ordered paid.
There being no further business,
Council adjourned.
Hurt by Vicious Cow.