Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-01-19
Town Council.

both ordinances that had been pre-
pared.
The proposed ordinances were read.
After considerable discussion the
sweeping ordinance was twice read and
then by its title.
Mr.. Hunt moved that it be LAID on
the table indefinitely. Carried.
Then Mr.. Jenkins moved that there
be no other ordinance in reference to
the hog pen question read, as there
was sufficient law to abate any nui
sance. Carried
On motion of Mr.. jenkins, the cow
bell ordinance was tabled Indefinitely.
Mr.. Price moved that there be an
order drawn for $500 to pay for land
purchased from the johnson heirs at
pumping station. Carried.
Mayor Hanson stated that he had
investigated VIM. H. Moore's claim for
stone used by Street supervisor that
Perry Larue said he had taken the
stone because it was in the way.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, the report
was received and the committee dis
charged.
Messrs. William heese and Thomas
Griffith. committee from Welsh Baptist
church, asked to have more light at
corner of their church.
On motion of MIR. Jenkins, it was Or
dered that they have the same priv
llige as other churches to
use the gas lamp at church corner.
Baihff Bowen reported collections
for December, 1891:
Taxes for 1893 and 1894. ..............S 90 So
9 1894 and 1895. ..............4 33 40
water rents 90 80
LltenSeS. Observation-Disclosures. 2UU
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1887 III
Water superintendent Jeffries re-
ported water rents chargeable for
quarter ending Dec 81, to be $S71 II
also that the works are in cd condi-
ton on both sides of the mountain.
Ex-Bailiff Spitznos reported collec-
tions:
Taxes for 1892 and 1893. ...............$2 4 As
Water Rents. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 co
Total. Observation-Disclosures. ............S34 AZ
He also asked to have taxes for the
year 1892 and 1893 to the amount of
$50 % d.clared inSolyput
On motion of Mr.. Hunt. the insolv
ent list was laid on the table and a
committee appointed to investigate the
list.
Mcssrs. Betz and Hunt.
There was considerable discussion
here in regard to suits in court.
Attorney Doub said that he had
tried to have the dispute in regard to
bill for water used in fire hydrants on
the Frostburg Water company system
settled. but owing to Mr.. Sprigg fail
ing to meet him as agreed, they had
not arrived at any conclusion.
Mr.. Jenkins asked whether there
were any plugs now on old system.
Superintendent Jetfries stated that
there were still seven plugs on old
system; that last summer when he
was preparing to remove them, as Or
dered by Council, Mr.. Sprigg deferred
him by threatening to claim damages
if he (Jetfrie>) wasted their water, as
they had only small stream running
aud they wanted 1t for Eckhart.
The Mayor said that he had the bond
of the Electric Light company for the
faithful performance of the terms of
the contract for lighting the town, but
that it bore no signatures except those
of DR.. Griffith as President and
VIM. H. Evans as manager. There
fore, the bond Was worthless. 1t
seemed to HIM that the Electric Light
company had taken Council for lot
OF ninnles. Council had been all year
trying to get a contract and bond from
the Electric Light people. They
| Council had succeeded in getting a
contract signed after months of delay,
and now at this late day bond was
presented for approval without any
bondsmen. For his part he was heart
| lily tired of it.
Mr.. Jenkins said that one of the
officers came to him with the blank
bond and asked him where the bonds.
men should sign their names. He had
shown him, although he knew the officer
under stood great deal more about
bonds than he did.
Mr.. Betz moved that there be a
committee appointed to confer with
the Attorney in regard to the Electric
Light company and to wait on the Gas
company in referece to terms for light
ing the town with gas. Carried.
Mayor appointed MeSsrs. Betz,
Jenkins and Scott as such committee.
Water Superintendent Jeffries re-
ported that Bud. Conner was building
on west Loo street and wanted water,
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