The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03
NEW COUNCIL ORGANIZED.

w. s. Stone Reelected President. L. J.
McEntre Clerk and Esq. Davis Solicitor.
The town council met Monday even
ing, transacted the following business
and adjourned sine die:
b. h. Hoover reported result of vote
on lighting streets with electric arc
lights, majority Of Is against 1t.
The Mayor, Secretary Board of Health
and Clerk Of Council made reports.
On motion an order was drawn for
$4,000 to pay NJ. M. Davis salary as
solicitor for year 1896.
On motion two orders Of 5000 each
were drawn in favor OF Peter Robertson
to defray expenses at court In the cases
now pending, for damages.
On motion bills amounting TO $6l.S3
were ordered paid.
On motion orders were drawn to pay
interest on bonds to the amount Of
$24.00.
Ordinances Nos. 80, 40 and II passed
second reading and became a law, and
the clerk was instructed to have them
printed three times In both city papers.
On motion IL was decided To meet
Monday. March Sth, for the purpose
of granting generations to the collec-
tor and also dog taxes.
President Stone then thanked the
council for the many acts Of kindness
and courtesies shown him while he had
been president Of the council and stat
ed that during the entire time Of which
he was president that there was not a
meeting OF council but what was held
In the most pleasant and agreeable man.
ner. On motion council adjourned sine
die
Mayor II. Alex. Stoke took the chair
and, after examining the credentials of
the councilmen-elect. swore them in.
He then asked for nominations for pres
ident of council. w. S. Stone being
the only nominee, he was unanimously
elected.
President Stone took the chair and
appointed l.. J. McEntire temporary
clerk.
On motion the clerk salary was fixed
at 500 per night. President then
asked for nominations for clerk Of coun-
ell. l.. J. McEntire being the only
nominee, was unanimously elected.
On motion Chief-of-Police II. G.
Shields was continued for one month.
On motion salary Of solicitor was put
at $1,000 per year. The president then
asked for nominations for solicitor. M.
| NJ Davis being the only nominee, was
unanimously elected
On motion the election of a street
commissioner, salary of the same, and
rate TO be paid for labor on the streets,
and team work, was held over until the
next regular meeting.
| The president then appointed the fol-
lowing committees.
Streets B Elliott, Joseph Spears
and B f Hoover.
Stove Pipe Viewers-R Smith. B E
| Hoover.
Finance Fl Corbett, A Reynolds
and w. S. Stone.
| Ordinances-B T. Hoover, J III Cor
bett and X Smith.
Building-Jos Spears, A Reynolds.
Street Lights-S b Elliott, j II
COrbett and w S Stone.
ExoneratiOns---.J Fl Corbett, S. B.
Elliott and A Reynolds.
On motion the services OF +. u. Adels-
perger were continued for one month.
On motion the election of Borough
Treasurer was held over one month.
On motion S. II. Reynolds and w. T..
Cox were appointed special police with
out pay.
On motion the license for Centennial
hall and Reynolds opera house was fixed
at $500 per night.
On motion the Mayor was instruc ted
TO have the fire plugs examined and to
see that they were not frozen or stop
ped up.
+. X. Mullen presented his provision
al contract for lighting the streets with
electric lights. 1t was laid on the table.