Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-18

dent Joseph higgins, of the Fourth ward
City Recorder Hewitt then read an an
icatlon from George Kinkle, asking for
license to sell malt and spirituous
liquors, at his saloon corner of Pearl and
Warren streets.
On motion of Mr.. Conner the applica.
ton laid over, under the rules for one
month. The application caused quite
murmur to be raised among the many
gathered in the Chamber.
President Stevenson then announced
that the officers elected last Tuesday.
would be administered the oath.
Mayor E. Milford Appellate was the
first one to take the oath. It was the
second time he had taken the solemn OBJ
lgatlon, and after he had been sworn to
be Chief Executive of the city for three
more years his hand was grasped by
many in the room, and he accepted hearty
and sincere congratulations.
The other officers elected were
called in order. signed their names to the
affidavits, and were inducted in the
office to which the people had called
them. Happily every one of them was
1 Republican.
The swearing in of these officials
/ cleared the room of MANY of those
! gathered early in the evening, and left
Council ready for active business, and
the thirteen city legislators were launch
ed upon the years work which is
ahead of them.
| Council then proceeded to the election
OF City Solicitor. Mr.. higgins nominated
Hon. Thomas w. Trenchard for the posi-
ton, and he was unanimously elected.
City Water Superintendent Woodruff's
time having expired, an election to sue
ceed him was ordered.
Before the election, Mr.. higgins moved
that the salary of the Superintendent be
increased from sos to Sl00 per month. Mr..
higgins strongly urged the increase,
claiming it was but small salary for
such faithful servant. Mr.. Blew added
his recommendation for the advance and
1t was granted. Mr.. Woodruff was then
unanimously re elected.
petition was read from the Bridgeton
Fire Department recommending the re-
election of w. H. III. Elwell as chief. Mr..
Sellers nominated Mr.. Elwell and his
election, like the others, was unani-
nous.
The bonds of the various officers elect
ed were presented and read, and in each
instance approved by Council, received
and filed.
President Stevenson then announced
the standing committees for the year as
follows:
Finance-Riggins, Woodruff, Bowen.
Water-Blew, Ottinger, Stevenson.
Ordinance and Printing-Dare, Elmer,
Sellers.
Fire-Sellers, Conner, Woodnut.
Light-Matthews, Moore, Butler.
Observation-Disclosures, Conner, Higgins.
Railroads-Bowen, Dare, Ottinger, But
Ter. {
Fire Escape-Moore, Matthews, Blew.
On motion of Mr.. higgins, the Purchas-
ing Committee was authorized to procure
new chair for the President, and
small desk for the City Recorder.
Mr.. Sellers offered resolution which
was adopted. providing that until further
notice, Council meetings should begin at
O'Clock.
Mr.. Elmer called attention to the fact
that one of the horses of the Fire Depart
ment had been sold for $50, and moved
that another horse be purchased. The
motion prevailed.
new horse has already been brought
for Sll5 and an order was drawn for that
amount.
The bill for the election officers of the
first precinct of the Third ward in the
sum of S46 was ordered paid when ap-
proved by the Finance Committee.
Council then adjourned.