Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-10-06
FIRE CHIEF ELECTED.
HENRY HlNCER CHOSEN FOR THE
ENSUING YEAR.
There We're Three Applicants for the
PositlOn-Councilmen Discuss Protection
for the HiIl-Other Business Transacted
on Monday Evening.

Position-Councilmen Discuss p rejection
for the HiIl-Other Business Transacted
on Monday Evening.
The borough council met in regular
monthly session on Monday evening.
Mr.. Davis spoke about the quality OF
light furnished in different parts of the
borough during the past month as not
being up to the standard. He stated
that the lights on tho Hill were much
improved since the last meeting, and re-
commended that more interest be taken
in the lighting of the streets than
formerly
A petition was read, signed by num-
Der citizens, asking council to replace
the street light at Washington and
Chestnut streets. 1t was laid on the
table for future consideration.
communication was read from Harry
j. Ncuburger, relative to a fine imposed
on him by the Burgess in April, 1897, for
a violation of the bicycle ordinance. 1t
was referred to the police committee.
communication from the Citizens
Hose Company, relative to defect in a
coupling on one length Of hose, was re-
ferred to the fire committee.
Street Commissioner Burton's report
for September was read, amounting to
Ss4.42. The report was approved by the
street committee, after surcharging Mr..
Burton with rs cents, time spent In
fishing.
Burgess Gallagher's report was read
for September. Amount collected, $25. 60;
fees, ETC., $1O.25; balance due bor-
ough, $15.35. Police expense, $4O.75.
The report was accepted.
The street committee reported having
met the property owners of the north
side Of Walnut street and heard their
grievance. The committee recommend
ed the cutting down of the street to
grade and the making of gutter along
the properties affected.
They also recommended that COM
mittee be appointed in conjunction with
the solicitor ito. meet the knights OF
Labor trustees with a view to the bor-
corner of Walnut and Centre streets.
The recommendations of the COM
mitteee were approved, and the street
committee instructed to have the work
done, and also to confer with the X. OF
l..
Mr.. Davis, OF the fire committee, spoke
about getting fire protection on the Hill.
This gave rise to great deal OF discus
sion as to the best plan. The fire COM
mittee was instructed to procure prices
of boilers and pumps, with a view to
have stationary pump and hose placed
there.
Mr. Meehan asked what has become
of the contract entered into by the bor-
ough and G. B. Markle & Co., for the
use OF crushed stones for streets. The
secretary was authorized to commune ate
with Mr.. Markle and find out what is
being done in the matter.
The report of the Board of Health was
read. The bonds of the secretary and
health officer were also read. The
report and recommendations of the board
were referred to the sanitary committee.
Mr.. Keck called the attention of
council to the fact that E. p. Gallagher,
member of the Citizens Hose Company,
had been expelled. 1t was referred to
the fire committee for investigation.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Electric Light Company, S125; John M.
Powell, janitor, $3.50; Mary Powell,
repairing flag, 75c; j. d. Myers, repairs
on council room, $l.75; DR.. f. Schilcher,
supplies for Board Of Health, SO. 20;
Freeland Water Company, fire plugs,
800; Freeland Lumber Company, 76c.