Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1894-06-23
The Towns Business,

Clerk Stevens being absent. the
Mayor appointed Mr.. Jenkins to act
in his stead
Mr. Hunt stated that he had heard
several complaints from persons living
on west Main street concerning the
very bad condition of the cutters and
culvert near the Vogtman property.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, the matter
was ordered referred to the Street
Committee with power to act.
Mr.. Hunt asked to have the water
main extended on west Loo street.
He said that although he understood
from the Treasurer that there was no
money in the construction fund for
this work, he thought Council should
provide some means for extending
water mains so as to give all parties
desiring the water service the neces-
sary connections. He knew that cor
poration had lost money by not laying
this extension sometime ago, as sew
eral parties in that locality had put in
pipes from the old works.
The Mayor stated that he thought
the improvements needed by the cor
poratlon should not be stopped for
want of funds. While he was not in
favor of laying the extension asked
for by Mr.. Hunt just now, there was
other work that should be done at
once. The culverts in several places
were in very bad condition and, to
give proper relief, several new ones
should be built.
On motion of Mr. Scott, it was order
ed that the Street committee examine
locations where culverts are needed
and report at next meeting.
The Street committee stated that
they had G. G. Townsend give them a
grade for culvert on the corner of
Frosts' avenue and Water street but
find three feet of the street fenced In,
which will interfere with the work.
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, the mat
ter was referred to the Attorney.
Mr.. Jenkins stated that he had been
asked for more light on Maple street.
On motion of Mr.. Hunt, the matter
was ordered referred to Light com
mittee.
Mr.. Hunt called Councils attention
to the very dangerous condition of
Bowery street west of bridge. He
thought there should be guardrail or
fence erected at the open cut of the
C. a. P. r..
On motion of Mr.. Scott, the matter
was referred to Street committee they
to consult Mr.. Hamilton in regard to
having this place put in safe con-
dition.
On motion of Mr. Scott, the Bailiff
was ordered to notify all parties who
have iron cutters crossing the pave
ments to lay them leyel with the same.
In regard to water rent due the old
Water works, it was
On motion of Mr.. Betz, ordered
that Water committee, together with
Water superintendent, investigate the
matter and report at next meeting.
The bid of the Gas and Electric
light company to light the town was
read, and
On motion of Mr.. Price, was order
ed laid on the table till next meeting.
The Mayor read the following COM
munication:
FRosTBURG. MD, June Is, 1894.
To tie honorable, tie Mayor and Couacit-
GENTLEMEN-We understand the matter of
Honorable Body this evening.
As large taxpayers we beg respectfully to
suggest that an all-night service should be
given the people.
Smaller towns than ours, notably Piedmont
and Meyersdale, have their streets lighted all
night as it IS Il matter beyond question that
lighted streets afford the greatest protection
to person and property,
We earnestly ask your careful considera-
ton of the subject.
We are respectfully yours,
The HITcHINs Bros Co.
HITcHINs Bros.
AS there was no bid from Electric
light company, it WAS
On motion of Mr.. Betz, ordered that
the Light committee see the manager
of the Electric light company and
have the company put in bid for half
service and full service in writing.
Alex. Smith, superintendent of the
Gas and Electric Light company, was
present and said he thought Council
was not acting altogether right with
his people. Council had asked for
bids for the work and at their request
his company had submitted bids at the
time stated by Council. No other
bid had been put in, and as his COM
pany had last year tailed to submit a
bid, they were ignored. However,
his company was in the fight for the
work and could promise them good
service. He trusted Council would
give the matter due consideration.
Mr.. Jenkins stated that there was a
bill of $3.50 due Corporation from
St. Johns Episcopal church for re-