The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-22

Aid Yin norman presented the following
petition, signed by +. +. Hoyer and 81 others,
which was referred to committe on streets and
sidewalks:
To the honorable Mayor and Common Council
of the city OF OWOsso:
Whereas in accordanc with an ordinance
pa sed by your honorable body, on the 9TH day
OF December, 1896. instructing the street com
missioner To remove such trees as obstruct
streets and sidewalks, the said street commits
sioher has ordered the removal OF The large oak
tree, standing Ia toe sidew Tx on east Oliver
street, in front OF lots and 4, block 81 OF the
city OF Owosso. And whereas, we, the citizens
and Inhabitants OF that portion OF the city de-
sire that the said tree be. allowed to remain UNI
disturbed, because the Said tree is an old land
mark To the city, an ornament TO the street and
valuable shade tree for the property adjon-
body TO instruct the said street commissioner
not to have the said tree removed and your
petitioners will ever pray.
h. +. iioyer and 81 others.
The following accounts were presented and
referred TO committee on claims ana accounts:
rom Contingent Eund-William Barrisford
S2400; j. Il. Cady s22. 90; John Hammond, 81. 90;
5. ). Miner, SIS: John Ashford, $500; A X
Giles, $500; Fred Edwards, (lns) $1,000; Byerly
g. Loring, $40 90; Qwosso fire department s. So
From Highway Fund-David Dwight, 5000
From Water Works Fund-Chas III Balcom
1925; j. S Hunt, 81 so; Fred Edwards, (Ins)
$40 90; Fred Edwards, istamps) 100.
City attorney S. S. Miner present, report of
jurors in the widening OF Milwaukee street, also
in he matters OF awards OF jurors ia widening
Aid Perrlgo presented the following resou-
tions. which was accepted and adopted; ayes .,
nays o.
Resolved by the city OF Owosso that the Com.
mon Council OF the city of Owosso does hereby
make application to Hon. Newton Baldwin a
justice OF the peace OF the city of Owosso, coun-
firmation OF the determination and awards OF
the jury in the case of the application of the
city OF Owosso to widen Milwaukee street, made
on the sixth day OF January, 1897.
The following resolution was also presented
by AID Perrigo which was accepted and adopt
ed; ayes 5, nays0:
mon Council OF the city OF Owosso does hereby
make application to Hon. Newton Baldwin, a
OF OF e
confirmation OF the determination and awards
OF the jury in the case Of the application of the
city of Owosso to widen Martin street; made on
the sixth day OF January, 1897.
Aid Zimmerman presented the following com.
munication from the Board of Public Works.
which on motion was accepted and adopted;
ayes 8; nays0:
Owosso, Mich, Jan Is, 1897.
To the Honorable Board OF Public Works:
Gentlemen: We respectfully submit the fol-
lowing proposition to light the city water works:
We agree TO light the city water works plant
for the sum of five dollars per month, payable
monthly, for one year from the LIST day of Janu-
airy, 1897 to the LIST day OF January, 1898. Same
number Of lamps to be used that are now in
stalled.
CALEDONIA ELECTRIC LIGHT & POWER Co.
1. d. H RALPH,
Treasurer.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
of the city of OwoSso:
Gentlemen: The above proposition was sub.
mitted to he Board Of Public Works and APP.
prov by them, and herewith submit the same
to you for your consideration.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
FRED EDWARDS,
Secretary.
Committee on claims and accounts reported
favorable on accounts as above presented;
unanimous consent being given, same was al
lowed and the clerk instructed To draw orders |
Aid Lingle. OF the committee on fire depart |
ment, presented the following report of the |
matter referred TO them at the last meeting and |
on motion was accepted and adopted; ayes s. |
noySO
Owosso, Jan. Is, 1897 |
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council of the |
Gentlemen Your committee to whom was |
referred the petition asking that a one-story |
rear of end of Mr.. BRAY second hand store.
would report and recommend that said shed be |
permitted to be constructed, provided same be
covered sides and roof, with metal covering.
G. +. ZIMMERMAN,
GEO. PERRIGo,
Committee.
Aid. w. H. Lingle, member of the special
committee, appointed TO prepare amendments
to the city charter, to be presented to the legis
lature, presented the following
The People of the state OF Michigan Enact
That a new ward in the city of Owosso, called
the fifth ward be created from the following
territory: That portion of the fourth ward OF |
said city, lying west of the line drawn north and
south through the center of Cedar street, in |
said city, and that portion of the first ward
south OF King street and west and south of the
river as far east as Mulberry street, |
the remainder of the fourth ward lying east of q
line drawn north and south through the center
of Cedar street, TO be known as the fourth ward |
and that part OF the first ward not included in
the fifth ward, to be known as the first ward |
Committee on public lighting was granted
further time
The druggist bond of Lewis M Watson with
Charles $. Williams and Charles w. Gale as
sureties on motion was accepted and sureties
approved; ayes 5, nays o.
Aid. w. ii. Lingle presented the following
resolution:
Resolved. that the city attorney be and is
hereby instructed TO draft an ordinance, max
Ing the term of street commissioners duties
the first of September and close on
the first of September ayes 3, NAYS 9.
Deputy clerk presented the following com
from tue Estey Mfg Co, relative to
placing the fire alarm on the outside of the |
factory, which was laid on the table
tor one week, until u full attendance of the
aldermen
Aid. Perrigo presented the following insur
lnce policies: No. 379115 on city hall, 81 900. at
D premium OF SIG 90 with Fred Edwards; So. 900
With Byerly q Loring, policy No. 62l, premium |
Sl6 90; also policy No. 345S ZOE of 81 900, prem
um $1,000 with Fred Edwards which was |
laced on file with the city clerk
On motion council adjourned for one week.
FRANK w. SMITH.
Dep. Clerk