Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-18

and was called to order at 1880 o'clock, p.
NJ. by the Mayor.
Present, f. w. Gilchrlst, Mayor, VIM.
A. Mcdonald, Recorder, and Aldermen
Holmes, Blakley, Ellis, Scott, ID. A. Cam
bell. Pamerleau, Cable, Christian, A.
Campbell, Manion, Beck and Irving.
Journal Of previous session read and
approved.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From the Aipena Driving Club, asking
permission to lay temporary track along
or across any street between the r. Il.
track and the fair ground, for the purpose
of delivering clay to the track, they agree
ing to take up said track as soon as work
is done, and leave streets In as good condi-
ton as they were before the track was
laid.
Moved by Alderman Ellis that the re-
quest of the Driving Club be granted,
providing they make the proper street
crossings. Carried by unanimous vote.
To his Honor the Mayor, and the Common Council
of the city of Alpena.
Gentlemen:-I hereby tender my resignation as
member OF the Police Commission, to take effect at
the will of your honorable body.
w. L. CHURCHILL.
Moved by Alderman Ellis that the
same be laid on the table. Carried by
unanimous vote.
To the Hon. Mayer and Aldermen of the city of
Alpena.
Gentlemen:-I have heretofore been employed as
attorney in several suits in which the city Of Alpe
ma is nterestedVAnd as there some of your hon.
orable body, as am informed, that do not want me
retained any longer, think it my duty to inform
you of these said suits and that ready to be
eved of the responsibility of the whenever you
shall so desire presented some time ago to your
I.x.A hla bod .~nI
and am informed that one of your number, at the
last session of council informed council that in
formed this individual that this bill should only be
800. This is not SO. L never informed any one to
that effect. The suits in which am now retained
are follows: The Minor Lumber Co. VS.. city, in
volving about $500; Geo. L. Maltz VS.. city, in
voving about $1,000; Geo N. Fletcher & Sons VS..
I" Yours, J. b. TURNBULL.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell that
the communication of Mr.. Turnbull be
received and laid on the table for the pres
ent. Carried by unanimous vote.
From Bickford Il Hickok, asking per-
mission to build steps to the entrance Of
their barbershop on Chisholm street,
dimensions Of said steps being 20 inches
width from wall, and feet long. Refer
red to the Committee on Fire Department,
on motion of Alderman Blakley, by unan-
imous vote.
From j. f. Bammell, asking permission
to move part Of house from White
street, between First and Second streets,
across Potters' track. On motion Of
Alderman Ellis the request Of Mr.. Bam-
NELL was granted, by unanimous vote,
From Holmes & Reynolds, asking to
be permitted to erect a temporary stair
way on the side Of the alley adjoining
them, to gain entrance to second story Of
building to be erected on said corner Of
alley and Second street by f. G. Holmes.
Also, asking permission to use the streets
for purpose Of removing buildings on
said corner to other locations in the city.
Moved by Alderman Blakley that the
request Of Holmes IL Reynolds be granted,
except that part asking to erect tenn
porary stairway to second story Of build
Department. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Several petitions, applying for the ap-
pointment to the offices OF Street Com
missioner, Bridge Tender, Sexton of Gem
etery, ETC., were presented, and on motion
OF Alderman A. Campbell, laid on the
table until the appointment Of officers
was taken up, by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF OFFICERS.
From the Comptroller, recommending
the payment OF the following bills:
Andrew shefferman, 500
Richmond Bachus Go, 500
A Aifsasd city SS1i' Water Co, a,sa5 60 60
Steele & Son, 982
Churchill Steam Laundry, SIT
Lewis T Kline, 19S
Gebhardt, Morrow & Co. Is SO
On motion of Alderman Blakley the
same was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means, by unanimous vote.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The bond Of Joseph Ross, as constable
of the Second ward, with Charles Bow
den and James Bowden as sureties, was
presented. On motion of Alderman Ellis
the same was accepted and the sureties
thereon approved Of, by unanimous vote.
The bond of Paul Dane, as Justice Of
the Peace, with Z. y. Avery and Henry
Beebe as sureties, was presented. On
motion of Alderman Manion the same was
accepted and sureties thereon approved
Of, by unanimous vote.
The bond of Phillip Eller, as constable
Of the First ward, with j. 4. Denton and
o. l.. Partridge as sureties, was present
ed. Moved by Alderman Blakley that
the bond OF Phillip Eller be accepted and
the sureties thereon approved Of. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
The bond of Charles Phillips, constable
Of the Fifth ward, was presented, with
John j. Murphy and Alex Daoust as
sureties. Moved by Alderman A. Camp
bell that the bond OF Chas. Phillips be
accepted and the sureties thereon ap-
proved Of. Carried by unanimous vote.
Harry Hanson's bond, as constable of
the Sixth ward, with Even johnson and
Eugene Ii. Furbush as sureties, was pre-
sented On motion OF Alderman Irving
the same was accepted and the sureties
thereon approved Of, by unanimous vote.
The bond of Isadore Yachcik, con-
stable Of the Third ward, was presented,
with Andrew Harshaw and Andrew
Jaubiak as sureties. On motion of Al
derman Manion the same was accepted
and the sureties thereon was approved
Of, by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Blakley that all
appointive offices be declared vacant.
Carried by vote as follows Ayes,
Holmes, Blakley, Ellis, Scott, d. A.
Campbell, Pamerleau, Cable, Christian
and Irving. Nays, A. Campbell, Manion
and Beck.
Moved by Alderman Blakley, support
ed by Alderman Ellis, that the following
officers be allowed the following salary
for the ensuing year:
City Attorney, 5000 per year.
Chief of Fire Deptment, $400 per year.
Bridge Tender, $50 per month.
Street Commissioner, $3.50 per day.
City Surveyor, $500 per day for actual
service.
Harbor Master, 900 per year.
Sexton, IS per month and usual price
allowed for diOoin0 0ravaa