The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-12-17

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may be properly held if the same is
thought advisable.
But, in our opinion, we do not
think that under the present condition
of our finances any new debts should
be incurred to such an amount as
would warrant an election and issue
of bonds. Such a course would only
increase our funded debt without
relieving us from the $4,000 of un-
lawful excess.
We therefore report the resolution
referred with a negative recommends
tion.
Rawlings moved that the report be
laid on the table for action at
special meeting, meeting OF full
Council Seconded by Brobst. Mo
ton lost, At this point member
Corey arrived and the ayes and nays
were then called on the same motion.
Yeas--Rawlings, Corey, Brobst,
Holmes. Nays--Richard, Kocher,
Kunkle, whereupon the motion was
carried and report LAID on the table.
Geo. Ferguson reports pavement
along the Hendershott property on
Eighth Street in a dangerous condi
ton and asks that same be repaired
w. l.. Demarree made Council
proposition in reference to opening
of Scott alley near Fair Ground, that
he will sell enough ground for the
alley for $3.50, or sell all of he ground
east of his lumber sheds for $3.50 if
used as a street sometime, but if sold
the Town is to sell it back to him for
$Ioo, same as they pay for it. Re
ferred TO Finance Committee with
power 10 act
A request was made by c. H.
Kline to have the pole removed from
in front of Adams Express Office,
which was put there by tile Repubh-
can club. Referred to Street Com
mlttee.
A petition was presented by resi-
dent of South Market and Port Noble
streets, asking tor fire protection in
that vicinity. On motion of Kocher
and Rawlings, Council agreed to
place water plug as prayed for.
Petition presented asking that
Locust street be accepted by the
Town, from end to 5th, and ordained
and graded as speedily as possible
Corey and Kunkle moved that the
petition be aid on the table. Carried
unanimously.
Constable handed in his report
saying he had served notice on VIM.
Glrton and Elwood Heacock on 9th
street, and Mary E. Brown and A. Z.
Schoch on 4th street, requesting them
to put down their pavements.
Building permit granted to w. R.
Kocher for frame house on Catherine
street.
A report was handed in saying that
the Friendship Fire Company was in
need of eight pair of gum boots, oil,
waste, &c. Referred to Committee
on Fire with power to act.
The Fire Committee recommend
ed the purchase of a hose truck, as
per specifications submitted by the
American Fire Engine Co. for $I35.
On motion Council authorized the
committee to make said purchase.
]. c. Millard presented a release
signed by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Mlllard, releasing the Town from
further damages along her property
on First Street, in consideration of
$3.50 already agreed upon and to be
paid to her by the Town.
Go rey and Rawlings moved that
the release be accepted and an order
drawn for the amount as soon as the
release is properly acknowledged.
Carried.
An electric light was asked for at
point on Sixth street between Jelter-
son and Market, for use during the
winter months only. Referred to
Light Committee.
c. B. Martin sent in a complaint
as to the bad condition of the Light
Street road, stating that if same is
not put in proper shape it will be re-
turned to Court. Referred to Street
Committee.
Bills were presented and Secretary
directed to issue orders for same as
fellows
c. B, Ent, recording releases. $a7.5o
A. V. Hover, making arrests I.3o
w. l.. Demaree, for lumber. 8.72
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Steam Co., steam for Town
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Harman & Hassert, IRON jaw
for crusher and work e. o.33
O. B. Mellick, cement work at