Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1894-08-18

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the raising of their pavements and
curbs and put them to considerable
expense-expense that they thought
unnecessary, as the matter could be
adjusted without it.
On motion of Mr.. Betz, it was order
ed that the re-laying of the ditch be
postponed until the Mayor and Coun-
cilmen can visit the locality and try
to adjust the matter satisfactorily to
all concerned.
Attorney Doub said he had spoken
to Mr.. Sprigg about the claim of the
old Water company against the Cor
poration, and would report progress
in the matter.
w. H. Evans, manager of the
Electric light company, objected to
signing agreement as drawn by At
torney. However, he would be will
ing to sign agreement and give bond
for proper service, if the agreement
was drawn in accordance with his bid
for the work, and suggested that the
Attorney and Light committee meet
privately and draw up agreement.
On motion of Mr.. Hunt, it was or
dered that the Light committee, to-
getber with the Attorney, meet the
representative of the Electric light
company and draw up an agreement.
W. H. Parker requested Council to
inform him why assessment on his
property had been raised 5000 over
last year, when no additions were
made.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, the matter
was ordered laid on the table till next
meeting.
Clerk Stevens reported
Licenses issued. ....................S4.5O
BailiM Bowen reported the follow
ing collections
Taxes for 1893 and 1894 .......s 81 SO
=" 1894 and 1885. ........... 1894 Il
Water rents. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5l2 25
LlcellSes. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %
Fines. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 600
Total. ........... Observation-Disclosures ,978 IS
ExBailiff Spitznas reported col
lections of special taxes amounting to
$500. Owing to the depression he
made no special effort to collect these
taxes, but now, that things were
Frightening up, he would give the
matter his attention.
On motion of Mr.. jenkins, the re-
port was ordered received and filed.
Water superintendent Jeffries re-
ported as follows:
Since your meeting IN July l haye connect
ed 10 families on the town water works !;
taken one lire hydrant off the old works.
located 1t on the corner of Steyer and Beall
streets; laid 957 feet of finch pipe from the
Arnold spring to National Pike and put in
hydrant; also tapped pipe running from the
Lager spring and put in hydrant for that
property.
The report of Board of Health was,
on motion of Mr.. Price, ordered re-
ceived and filed as follows:
FRosTBURG, MD. Aug. /, 1894.
Following is the report of the Board of
Health for the month of July, 1894:
Deaths reported. Observation-Disclosures. II
scarlet fever. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6
DlpIltIlerld. ................. )
Typhoid fever. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3
Several backyards, alleys, etc., were in
vestigated by the Board, assisted by our ever
ready and efficient Bailiff, who has hereto
fore rendered material aid to the Board of
Health i'll the performance of its work.
TIMOTHY GRIFFITH, NJ. d.,
Secretary.
Robert Noel asked the Mayor to call
Councils attention to the very bad
condition of Wood street, and
On motion of Mr.. Price, it was
ordered that Street committee visit the
locality and that committee be en-
powered to have the street put in
proper condition.
On motion of Mr.. Price, it was
ordered that Messrs. McLuckie and
Thomas be notified to remove fences
and stable from Corporations prop
erty in Wagner's alley on or before
August 80, 1894.
Mr.. Scott moved that 1925 be Dor
rowed from corporate fund and placed
to credit of construction fund.
On motion of Mr.. Ort, it was or
dered that the Water committee ex-
tend water main on west Loo street.
Mr.. Price moved that the Bailiff
continue to collect all dog taxes as
provided under existing Ordinance.
Carried.
Bills to the amount of 1891 .56 were
read and
On motion of Mr.. Price ordered
paid.
There being no further business
Council, on motion of Mr. Scott, ad-
journed.
THE Scorer" does up the favorite
game this week in rhyme as we'll as
prose:
Her lips were like the roseleaf-
Her cheeks were like the dawn
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