The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-08
PITTsToN TOWN COUNCIL.
Much Work Accomplished for the Bor.
ough's Benefit


Special 10 the Scranton 7r ibune.
PITTsroN, Pa, May THE first reg.
ular meating of the borough council
was held in the newly renovated quar-
ters in the town hall last evening The
meeting was called to order promptly
at 8 o'clock by Chairman Mangan. Ev-
cry member responded to his name ax-
cept Kennedy and kuowlet Outsids
the railing enclosure were a largo
crowd Of spectators attracted. some
through business, others TO make note
of the improvements
After the reading of the minute and
other preliminary work, Attorney
James l. Morris. on behalf Of the
Pitiston Ferry Bridge company, pre-
ssnted petition in reier,uc, to the
temporary bridge span erected after
tho fire some nine years ago, aId re-.
qlasiiug permission to rebuild as be
fore.
Mr., Donnolly presented resolution
in substance requiring the bridge COM
panv to vacate the premises occupied
by the atone pier Tue resolution WAS
finally disposed Of by referring it to the
~.
Benjamin Hoodug on behalf OF the
hoard Of health appeared before the
council in relation 10 the appropriation
asked for at = former meeting Mr.
Harding stated 1t was the pur-
pose of the board TO pay
the sanitary policeman SO q
month and ths secretary SO pr
month. In addition to the pohc mans
duties be Is 70 provide himself with p
uniform Mr kearnsy moved that
the matter be- laid over until the sala.
ries Of the borough officials be fixed
Mr Reap made n motion which was
carried by vote Of to 3 that the
council appropriate $50 for the use Of
board. Mr. Hannigau in a brilliant
speech called the attention OF the coun.
eli O. the condition Of Paerle street, and
asked that it be paved The speaker wa,
requested 10 present petition signed
by two-thirds Of the property holders
A delegation from the Junction asked
that Cliff and Union sEssts b. re-
pnlred and placed in proper condition.
On motion 10 was ordered that the
burgess and street committee have the
work done vt the expense Of the bor-
oulh,
John Riding made q similar COM
plant as dil Jlmos Fleming Both
cases were referred 20 the propar com
uiltee. The report OF the street com
inittee on the proposed alley at the rear
of the Town hall was received Mr.
D0nnelly reported that the Niagara
engine was broken and asked 1t 10 be
repaired. Il was so ordered.
Mr. Reap presented u paper setting
forth that tho order OF Peter Nolan, as.
signed 10 Edward Barrett, amounting
10 1913. would hs waived in cDusidera-
tion for Si33 GS, not, however. the
night OF collecting the total amount u
u was 81 deemed nscessary by the said
Mr. Barrett, An order Tor tho amount
was ord red drawn.
On motion, The question OF fixing
salaries for the ensuing year was next
taken up. The salary Of the chief OF
police was allowed to remain as hereto
foIe-;G0.
Street commissioner, same-Sl Gj par
day. Borough tenmster, tho snme-$jO
Borough Solicitor, the same-Sl5O q
year.
The borough attorneys salary was
Increased $50, making total OF $500
per year.
Secretary Dsmpsey's salary was
raised from SEQ to $2j.
Borough treasursr's we're allowed to
remain the same rs last year
The salary Of the janitor OF the city
ball was increased from $40 to $40 psr
month.
THE BLOOD ls tho source Of health. Keep
Il pure by taking Hoods Sarsaparlla,
which is nnclliar 10 lt.a.E md annari.r Nm