Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-05-18
TOWN AND VICINITY.
SDeCial Meeting.

tnougnt 1t would De In order to dis
pense with the regular routine and
give the various delegations chance
to state their wants, which was
On motion of Mr.. Ort, agreed to.
7. A. Sullivan, from a committee of
Firemen, requested an az preparation
of $500.
Mayor asked-why the Firemen
asked for $500 this year when the usual
appropriation had been only SCOOP
Mr.. Sullivan replied that on account
of the extraordinary expense that the
company would incur, owing to the
State Convention being held here, they
would need the money, especially as
the Finance committee is not over
burdened with funds, and the Firemen
would be expected to supply any
deficiency that might be made.
Mr.. Smeltz moved that Council APP
proprlate $500 to the Firemen Car
ried.
Alfred Spitznos, from committee
appointed by a company organized as
Fire Department No. 2, stated that
they requested recognition as a De-
partment. They had organized with
Sc members.
Mayor Bear asked-w whether, if No.
l had increased membership and prop
er facilities, they would feel safe under
them
Mr.. Spitznos replied that they would
not.
Mr.. Ort moved that the matter be
laid over for consideration. Carried.
Mr.. Spitznos also asked for water at
his new building on Mill street.
Referred to Water committee.
Conrad Knieriem asked for protec-
ton from chicken thieves. His coop
had been raided last Saturday night.
Jabez j. Mealing complained about
the grading of Beall street. Council
had started to grade, but for some
reason had abandoned it.
Mr.. Betz explained.
H. B. Shaffer stated that he had
changed the curb on his pavement
opposite his store. He had con-
suited the Mayor and Councilmen
Smeltz, Ort, Betz and Schofeld, and
had their approval, but thought it best
to have the sanction of the whole body
and entered on the minutes 1t would
change the grade more than 81 inches.
Mr.. Anthony moved that Council go
in body and view the pavement
Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Betz, it was agreed
that Mayor and Council go all over town
and see what work was to be done.
Rev. A. G. Haverstick complained
about a house that had been erected
by Henry Fresh for the purpose of
storing fertilizers. 1t was very often
sive, and he wished Council would
take some action in regard to it.
Mayor SAID Council would see it on
their rounds.
Ex-Mayor Hanson explained that he
had not taken the initiative in having
Beall street cut down and graded.
Such reflections had been thrown out,
but if Council would refer to the
minutes they would see that it was the
Welsh Baptist congregation that
started the movement.
The Assessors elect being present in
order to receive instructions and be
sworn in, Mayor suggested that it
would be we'll if, hen an assessment
had been changed, the assessors had a
blank form of notice which they could
fill out and serve, would give every one
a chance at appeal session.
Mr.. Schofeld moved that the As
SCISSORS be sworn in and then instruct
ed. Carried.
Mr.. Schofeld then moved that the
Assessors be instructed to furnish a
list of all new assessments and charges
of assessments to the Council and the
Clerk send notices in conformity
Herewith. Carried.
Mr.. Smeltz moved that the regular
order of business be taken up. Car
ried.
Mr.. Smeltz also moved that Council
go into election of Water Superlntend-
ent. Carried.
The applications of Alfred Jeffries
and Daniel Ort were then read.
Mayor appointed Messrs. Anthony
and Ort as tellers. Mr. Anthony said
that he was entirely opposed to work
ing without law, and moved that
Council postpone the election of Water
Superintendent. Not seconded.
Mr.. Wittig offered to procure copy
of the law, and was requested to
procure it.
While Mr.. Wittig was getting copy
of law Mr.. Smeltz moved that Council
go into election of Attorney. Car
RED.
John Price nominated Clayton Pur-
nell, of this place, and D. J. Betz,
nominated A. A. Doub, of Cumber-
land.
Mayor appointed Messrs. Betz and