The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-15

j. j. Franey. who related anecdotes and
took occasion to say that IL the water
works cost 5000, 900, or $3.50, 900, they were
cheap
Councilman A. B. Lamb touched upon
the history Of the public water works and
said he was glad the project had reached
completion. None who were not active in
the movement or in touch with the com
mittee can realize the trouble and hard
work the project entailed
Oscar Betteridge was called upon to
explain why he signed the contract to
have the Jeanesville Iron Works furnish
the pumps, and he responded by saying
that he did so because ne was the Presid-
ent of the Council and it was the wish OF
the majority of the Council.
Contractor William McAdams, of
Pottsvills, responded to many calls. He
had an inexhaustible fund of delightful
wit and humor. His recitations were
excellent.
Councilman A. d. Gable said he was
one of the three men who went over the
mountain to locate the streams for the
public water works. The works are now
complete and the outgoing Councilmen
are ready to leave them in the hands of
somebody else, unless the people decide
to return them to Council
Councilman Dougherty, who had earned
2 reputation similar TO that of Holman,
the great objector, found his vocabulary
exhausted when called upon to speak.
Councilman Gallagher, the chairman of
the water committee, modestly declined
to indulge in speech.
Councilman 7. j. James followed and
paid glowing tribute to Mr. Gallagher,
saying, "a great deal of time and
trouble has been spent on the public
water works, but think the main credit
should be given to the chairman of the
water committee for his work during the
past year, during which time the most
and hardest work was met"
Councilman Kane said there is not a
citizen in the town who does not feel
proud of the public water works.
Ex- councilman Coakley said he was
proud that he was member of Council
while the water works We're being con-
structed.
Treasurer Bradigan spoke briefly on
finances. All debts involved by the con-
struction of the water works were
promptly met and there is a good balance
in the treasury.
Councilman Straughn delivered an
essay on Councilman representing two
wards at one time in the Borough Coun-
Gil, and caused considerable merriment.
He referred to Councilman Dougherty
and said he did not doubt that the gentle
man could and would willingly represent
the five wards with the same ease and
complacency that he does the Third and
Fifth.
Samuel Garner spoke briefly, telling the
Councilmen that they had good plant
at Brandonville.
A call upon Thomas Grant brought
forth the response, 1--WE have met the
enemy and we are theirs.o
After Secretary Cardin gave an amusing
recitation on "The Three Bachelor Coun-
cilmen" some one shouted, "Who is the
man who represents two wards ?" to
"hiOu OOuHOlmah DouSnerJy responded
with tinge of defiance, 81 am the boy
who can support them. neither boast
nor brag, but can defy the county"
Song and jest followed in rapid sue
cession for the balance of the evening
and until after two in the morning, when
all parted in excellent humor aad some
with the recollection of pure water al
most obliterated. Mine Host McElhenny
was complimented for the excellent
service of the evening and given assur.
ances that the visit to his cosy parlors
would not be the last.