The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-28
The Red Jacket VIII
lage Councils APP
pointeeS.
On Any os the Old Omvers-An Addi-
tionai Nightwate N man-Poiiee VIII
Be Inifsrmed-LaconI

lt took the Red Jacket village councl
just half an hour last evening TO settle
who would be the officers for the ensuing
yer, but il was O'Clock before tbs
body got together. One or two OF the
aldermen were on hand shortly after
O'Clock, but il was five minutes 10
when the last one aud President Vivian
put in an appearance.
There were number of spectators on
hand and all the available chairs we're
occupied.
When all the members arrived they
went into the clerk Office where priv
ate meeting for a few minutes was held
and when they came out and waded into
the work il was evident that the pro-
gram had been previously arranged.
President vi, ian called the meeting TO
order and stated what it was for. He
then asked the clerk TO read the applca-
lions for appointment, which were az
follows:
For Marshal-FIancis Ward.
For Health Officer--A. G.. Mcleod.
For Engneer--Fred Peppler.
For Street Commissioner-Stephe Jermain,
John Ford, G. +. Carlson, Marcus Curto.
For Nigntwatchmen-M stukel, ID. d.
Murphy ;. Mathews, g. Haynor. G. o. Gren-
strom. Paul Kraft, John + Reed, Frank Ben
chich, August Beck.
For Attorney-A. W. Kerr, w j. Melon
aid, +. +. LeGendre, o. J. Larson
For Janitor-W William Ward
For Fire Warden--James FADE
There seemed 70 be an impression pre-
valent that the present street commits
sioner was not seeking a re-appontment
and that there was TO b a change in the
night police force. Some of the applica-
tions stated that they were asking APP
pointment on that score.
The president announced the appoint
ments as follows, every officer receiving
a re-appointment:
Marshal-Francis Ward.
Health Officer DR.. A. G Mcleod
Engineer-F. w. Peppler.
Street Commissioner John Ford.
Nightwatchmen-Mat stukel, d. ID Murphy |
Attorney-A. w. Kerr.
Janitor-William Ward
Fire Warden-James Fade
Alderman Miller moved tnat all the ap- !
pointments be confirmed and it was car
ried with out word.
The president then announced the fol- !
lowing com mittees:
Street-Aldermen Knivel Kemp and Miller |
Finance-Aldermen Lisa, Vertin and Crib
bile.
Fire-Aldermen Knivel, Kemp and Lisa
Alderman knivel then moved that the |
night police force be increased by the ad-
dition OF another officer and it was car
RED and August Beck was given the ap-
pointment. The president stated that
the question OF the officers salaries be
put off until the next regular meeting
which will be held next Tuesday. He
also notified the clerk to inform the Off
GERS to be on hand at that meeting as
the council wished ito have talk with
them"
1t was also decided that hereafter the
entire police force will! be uniformed, Alder
man Kniyel making a motion TO that
Effect which was carried. The marshal
has a uniform. but the night force have
been attired in citizen clothes.
Abe Fohrman was appointed pound
master, but some arrangement in regard
10 the cows which run loose on the street
will be made at the next meeting.
Before the council adjourned James
Virgins addressed the body and made a
kick about the dogs which have
lately been poisoned in the village. He
had heard that the officers were responsi-
BILE for the death OF some Of the dogs and
be thought twas an outrage.
The council Will hold another meeting
tonight for the approval of the liquor
bonds.