The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-08-16
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


Gil was held last Tuesday evening.
James Scarlet, Esq, of Danville.
appeared in behalf of the North Sus-
quehanna Transit Company and asked
that time be fixed for hearing the
representatives of that company. He
stated that the line will run from Dan
vile to Shickshinny.
Miss Amelia Armstrong appeared
before council concerning her pave
ment, adjoining c. A. Kleims. There
has been considerable difficulty over
this matter. A liberal discourse fol-
lowed between Miss Armstrong and
the council, lasting an hour or more.
F.. ID. Mullen, general manager of
the Bloomsbury Electric Light Co.,
was present and spoke of the cost, etc.
of electric light, claiming the Blooms
burg plant cost them $4,000 in all.
viii furnish six additional arc lights
free of cost until expiration of con
tract-June, 1896, or will make con-
tract for SO lights at $50. If Cata-
wissa will take light the plant will be
enlarged and a wire extended from
Bloomsburg to that place. This would
necessitate an outlay on part of the
Electric Company of about $4,000,
and if arrangements are made salts
factory, work would be started within
forty eight hours. He said the origi-
nal stockholders would get interest
or the same as the foreign parties get
in due proportion.
J. L. Wolverton asked for gutter
on west side of West street along his
property. Referred to committee on
highways.
Fire plug matter on Centre and
corner Fifth and West streets taken
up. Committee report progress.
Corey and Wilson moved that the
time of paying taxes be extended so
days from August IS. Carried.
On motion the secretary is directed
to issue orders for the witness fees in
the Ringrose case.
The following resolution was unan-
imously passed by Council: Resolved
that Miss Armstrong be requested to
so raise her pavement next to KLEIN S
to prevent accident from stumbling,
and that the actual expense for such
work be borne by the town, and that
if she declines the proposition that
the street commissioner be instructed
to raise the walk at the place men
toned.
Committee on sewer recommended
an extension of sewer line in river
900 feet; also that the First street
sewer be put in at once; also that a
branch be run up Pine street to house
now being built by Michael Casey
Report accepted.
Bills presented.
Water Co., hydrants. ......$ 54.67
Elec. Light Co. to July 1st 1,o87.5 SC
Water Co., water at hall. .... a.I7
B. & S. r. r. Co., telegraph
poles 2.oc
w. 0. Holmes, work, &c.. 5I.I6
Extra policemen, July. ..... 25.oC
W.ter Co., July 5 ex,hydrants, 86.67
Greasy & Wells, lumber, &c, a3.7t
Frank Baum, killing dog -. LOO
A. V. Hover, 7 mo. watch
| man. ............. ...... 7.OC
d. Laycock, serving tax no
tices, &c. ............. 1917
l.. Gross, police suit and hat. 1878
Brown for sprinkling. ....... a.oc
Dem. Sentinel Ord. &c. ..... 1896
Geo. E. Elwell, printing, &c. 41.5c
| J. c, Brown, printing, &c.. 1906
G. B. Martin, smithing ng... s,S4
J. c. Brown, engineer. ..... 76.5a
c. H. Bomboy, ties used by
| Town. ...,... .......s OH
Policemen for July........ 6o.oc
Secretary for July. ...... 2o,oc
On motion bills ordered paid.
The Rescue Fire Company HANDED
over keys and disbanded.
Permits were granted to Mrs. See
sholtz and Alfred Hover for addition
to building.
Mr.. Ewes is ordered to put hi
pavement in a safe condition within
80 days.
A TROLLEY LINE FOR. QANNIILE