The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-03
BOROUGH
COUNCIL.
A Short Session Held BY the Council
men Last Evening.
AN INJUNCTION TO BE ASKED FOR
The Court VIII be Asked to Restrain the
Lakeside Street Railway Company From
Running Its Cars Into the Borough.
A Question of Grade Involved.

regular meeting Of tho Borough Council
was held last evening and was one of the
shortest on record, lasting but little over
an hour, although considerable business was
I transacted. The Councilmen in attendance
were Messrs. Mcclure, Coakley, Boehm,
Magargle. Shoemaker, Murphy, Hand. Bren.
man, James, Staughn, Reese and Neiswenter.
Mr.. Boehm made a lengthy report on roads
and highways and stated that Councils com
mittee had met the representatives Of the
p q r. G. & 1. Co. and Kelley Run colliery
in relation to the bridge on East Centre
street and the creeS that flows under II and
the representatives assumed the position that
their companies were in no way responsible;
that II beer kegs, tin cans and other rubbish
were kept out of the creek there would be
no trouble. Councils committee intimated
that if the companies would clean out the
creek it was probable that the borough would
bear part Of the expense, but the representa-
tives paid no attention to it. Regarding the
proposed erection Of an oil storage tank near
Folmer's cattle yards objection had been
made by Bradigan Bros, and others on the
ground that threats had been made to raise
the insurance rates in that vicinity should
the tank be erected.
Mr.. Mcclure called attention to the condi-
ton Of East Centre street, saying the street
was higher than the curbstone.
MI Buehm said Solicitor Pomeroy had
papers ready to 60 into court next Monday to
ask for rule for an injunction to restrain
the Lakeside Electric Railway Company
from running intolthe town if it does not
lower its track on East Centre street Mr.
Boehm also stated that Catherine street has
been filled up to the mouth of the sewers
and the street will be fenced of until the
trouble about extending the private sewers
can be settled.
Mr.. Coakley called attention to the condi-
tion of gutter at Catherine and Centre
streets and the matter was referred to the
Chief Burgess.
Mr.. James said the finance committee
wanted further instructions on the entry Of
Judgment rgainst Tax Collector Scanlan. The
reply was that the committee should make an
entry on the 1895 duplicate and, if the bor-
ough has the right to do so, also enter judg-
ment on the 1896 duplicate.
Mr.. Reese recommended Mrs. Latham. a
widow of the Fifth ward, for exoneration
from taxes. Referred to the finance com.
mittee
The secretary reported having written to
the Shaefer Estate, asking payment Of the
claim for damages in the McGarry case. The
alleged defective payment was on the Estate.
letter was also read from NJ. NJ Burke, ESQ,
threatening to enter suit if the claim should
not be settled by the 4th inst. Council de-
cided not to do anything in the mattor until
it hears from the Shaefer Estate.
The law committee was instructed TO pay
the recording fees and secure the deed of
lands from W. L. Torbet to the borough.
Mr.. Reese and Superintendent Stout re-
ported that the customary winter inspection
Of fire plugs had been made.
Mr.. James said that owing to the absence
of Councilman A. ID. Gable tho water com
mittee was in need of chairman. Presi.
dent Straughn said the matter was one on
which the committee itself should act
and select its own chairman. Upon
motion Of Mr. Mcclure, Mr. James was
authorized to order any supplies that may be
needed for the works during the ensui ng
month
Mr.. Neiswender moved that Messrs. Yeager
and Longacre be granted permit to erect an
oil tank at the southern end Of Market alley.
Mr.. Mcclure raised point of order, stat
ing thst the ordinances prohibited the storage
Of more than two barrels of oil on premises
in the borough. The point was sustained.
The report Of the Chief Of Police Tor No
vember showed that during the month there
were 20 arrests fer drunkenness and nuis-
ances. OF these 20 paid fines, and served
time. Lodgings were furnished to 10. The
fines collected aggregated S43. Of the 20
persons arrested "a were Poles, Lithuanians,
Slavonians, etc.
The report of the Borough Treasurer
showed balance of Sl4,O263 81 on hand No
yember 30th.
During the month the Chief Burgess col
lected Sl3 in fines and $50 in theatre licenses
a total of S72.
An order of $50 was granted to Patrick
Conry and Michael Graham to help pay for
cleaning out the borough sewer on Peach
alley.
Exhibition of ohlIdren's Clothing.