Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-08

Through an announcement issued by
Mayor Swindell, the members of the
council presented themselves at the city
hall for the purpose of transacting busi-
ness.
The first matter that was laid before
our city fathers for their consideration.
was request from w. W. Hill, asking
permission to use the streets in front of
the site for his new building, and also
for the consent of the council to move
the frame building now occupied by
him to the Wheeler lot on the corner
of Michigan and CAIRO Streets
The first petition was granted and
the second with provisions. The pro-
visions were, that he could move the
building upon the lot designated, but
will be compelled TO give a bond of
$1,000, to insure the removal of the
building Immediately after the new
one is completed.
\ petition was presented by Chas.
kellison, asking for an outlet for the
water that accumulates on his property
on the corner of Caro- and Plumb
streets. lie gave evidence that the high
embankmentS in the shape Of roads on
the east and north side, were the causes
of the accumulation of water upon his
property. The drainage already at the
corner of Laporte and Plumb
streets is over one foot higher
than at the CAIRO street corner
and there is no hope for removal
of the water. After complete talking
over, it was UNANIMOUSLY decided to put
in a lateral sewer on LapOrte street ex-
tending west 100 feet after crossing
Plumb street, with the understanding
that Mr. kelllson before tapping the
sewer for either the carrying of water
or sewerage pay the city fifty dollars
and make his own connections.
The matter was brought before the
council regarding the amount of water
used by the bicycle works and the water
committee was requested to investigate
the matter and report.
At this juncture the ll-absOrbing
subject of water was brought up by AL
derman Tibbetts. 1t seems TO be the
general belief he said, that the gang well
system, at the first vein of water wOGld
always be affected by dr5uth. Another
feature well put, was the impracticabil-
ity of pumping direct from the wells
owing to the sand TibbettS was in ia
vor OF engaging practical men to sink
slxinch we'll and 60 beyond the two
| first veins. 1t was shown by Mr. Bailey
that the mineral deposits in the vein OF
water now used was exceedingly Diet
trimental, and ip was also shown that
owing 10 this mineral deposit meter
could not be used proiitably.
TibbettS was IN fayor of stand pipe.
Alderman Reynolds was in favor
of anything that would furnish suf
ncient water supply.
At this time Bailey almost broke
the table in emphasizing that the town
should issue water works bonds and put
In a system that will meet the demands
of the town as it is today, and for its
fast increasing population.
Chairman TIbbetts in a few moments
plain practical talk, gave evidence as
to the exact condition of the system in
this city. And we think it an excellent
policy for those who object to the spend
ing of sufficient amount of money %
place our water works system in pro-
pc: shape, TO attend taese meetings, or
at least learn the exact condition before
raising howl.
The street commissioner was in
structed to give $3.50 per day TO the
men assisting in laying tile who do the
work in the bottom of the ditch.
At this time occurred little inter
eSting legal matter. 1t was III regard
to the refusal of legal voters to work
out or pay their road tax. The law is
explicit in regard TO just what can be
done and the mayor said that he would
liy Iho OdocS III thClc Nao d lCiu VII
the part of the people TO fulfill their
duty, if the council would stand by
| him. The council to show how it stood
passed resolution unanimously which
in substance was as follows: That all
violations of this law or refusals To
work out or pay road tax be brought
before the mayor tor trial and that the
council would make every case test
case, and that they would stand by and
abide any action that may result 10y
reason of Imprisonment through de-
clsions rendered by the mayor.
Council adjourned.