The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26
THE BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETS.
Final Details For the Torbert Land Deal
Arranged
THE TITLE IS FULLY WARRANTED.
President James Makes Announcement Of
His Committees For the Fiscal Year.
Petition For an Increased Police
Force Was only Formally
Received.

attendance, namely President r. j James,
Mcclure, Coakley, Lally, Boehm, Magargle,
Shoemaker Straughn, d. r. James, Gable,
Engert, Brennan, Hand, Murphy and Reese.
Borough Auditors Jacob Bamberger and
George Ploppert Jr., appeared and asked for
instructions bearing upon the completion of
the annual report which were given and the
report will be completed and printed for the
next meeting of Council
Under reports from the Roads & Highways
committee Mr.. Boehm suggested that an ar
rangement be made with the SchuylkiI
Traction and Lakeside railway companies,
by which they be required TO remove and
cart away the mud from their tracks or pay
the borough pro rata share for the work
Messrs. Lally and Mcclure made similar sug-
gestions.
d. r. James called attention TO a hole in
the street at the corner of Pear alley and Oak
street and on South Main street. Mr.. Englert
made similar references to the west end of
Oak street, and President james referred all
the matters to the Roads and Highways COM
mittee.
Mr. Straughn, in behalf Of the Finance
Committee, stated that Tax Collector Scanlan
promised to have his exOneration list for 1895
ready in two weeks.
d. X. James stated that the contract for
the street electric lights would expire in the
early part of next month.
The room and stationery committee was
instructed to have additional painting done
in the Council room and case for papers
built
Borough Solicitor Pomeroy stated that a
full warranty deed from w. l.. Torbert and
wife to the borough had been prepared and
executed for the land on which the public
water works are located, together with
blue print of the land, and presented docu-
meut to be executed by the officers of Coun-
Gil confessing judgment in favor of W. L.
Torbert in the sum of $4,000 as collateral
security for the notes given for the land
Council ordered the execution Of the docu-
meut and granted an order for Sl43 40 the
costs in the case, which closes the deal and
leaves the borough in ownership as we'll as
possession of the land Solicitor Pomeroy
said Council need pay no attention to the
Rihert letter setting up the claim against
part Of the land in behalf of the Brobst
heirs, as the deed given by Torbert fully
protects the borough and it is an established
fact that Torbert has been in undisputed
possession of the land in question for over
thirty-one years.
Solicitor Pomeroy also stated that Monday,
April 5th, had been fixed as the day for hear
ing argument in the case of Flynn against
the borough.
Mr.. Gable reported that an examination
showed that the piston head Of the low
pressure cylinder of one Of the water pumps
had been broken aud a new one ordered.
Mr.. Boehm reported that the ground in the
Columbia park had been pulled down about
two feet by the Kelley Run eolliery work
ings and a watchman is guarding the water
main that runs in that vicinity
Water Superintendent Betteridge said West
Line street was in bad condition on account
Of caving in Of Kebley Run colliery work.
ings,
Mr.. Englert thought that any part that
makes travel dangerous should be roped in
President James said the street committee
should consult with the Kelley Run colliery
aud Girard Estate officials as 10 repairs Of the
damage and in the meantime protect the
boroughs interests.
Upon being asked advice Solicitor Pomeroy
stated that the borough is obliged to keep
streets in a safe condition and guard any
legitimate travellers from danger. If the
street committee knows that any public road
is in danger the road should be roped
The bond of Borough Treasurer T. J.
Davies in the sum of 500, 600 was presented,
approved aud ordered filed.
communication from NJ. NJ Burke, Esq,
presenting a claim for damages in behalf of
Mr.. McGarry, of FOrrestville, was read.
McGarry is a cigar salesman and sustained
injuries by falling into hole near the Nc
Guire property at the west end Of Coal street
Lawyer Burke claims that the borough had
both actual and constructive notice Of the ex-
istence of the danger.
The communication was left in the hands
Of the law committee to act in conjunction
with the street committee, TO Investigate tho
matter 1t is said the borough has some inn
portant evidence bearing on the case.
The following petition, bearing 125 sigma,
lures, was read
To the honorable members of the Borough
Council of Shenandoah, Pa.
GENTLEMEN We, the UNDERSIGNED
citizens and taxpayers Of the said borough.
feeling that we pay sufficient taxes to entitle
us to ample police protection for ourselves
and properties, do most respectfully petition
your honorable body to appoint two addi-
uonal men upon our present paid police
force This we consider an absolute nee
essity, in view Of the numerous recent
robberies and attempted robberies."
On motion of Mr.. Coakley the petition was
received.
President T. j. James announced his ap-
pointment of the following committees for
the fiscal year
ROADS AND HIGHwAYs.-J p Boehm,
Patrick Hand +, b. Magargle.
FINANCE.-C. T. Straughn, Wm. Mcclure
A, d. Gable.
FIRE APPARATUS d. Reese, c. Englert,
NJ. l.. Shoemaker.
LAMP AND WATcH-D. R. James Daniel
Coakley, @. Il. StIaughn.
ORDINANCE.-MartinI Ially, r. E. Magar-
gle, Michael J. Brennan
sURyEY,-Mchael ] Brennan, Edward
Murphy, R. d. Reese.
FLUEs Patrick Hand. @. Englert, NJ. l..
Shoemaker.
CoNsrRUCTIoN.-M. J.. Shoemaker. A. ID.
Gable, Edward Murphy.
ROOM AND STATIONERY r. E. Magarele
VIM. Mcclure, r. ID. Reese.
LAw.-Daniel Coakley, c. II. stmughu
Martin IAlly.
SANITARY Edward Murphy, j.. p.
Boehm, Michael Brennan.
WArER.-A. d. Gable, j. p. Boehm, ID. r.
James, VIM Mcclure, Patrick Hand.
The Lamp and Watch committee was in
"a NaN To-