Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-09-10

FINES. I.UU
License. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 200
Water rents ................... ..... 1921
Special tax. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $50
Total. ..... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S2,655.65
Committee on Light reported "prog-
ress.'
Water Committee reported that the
boring machine was at work, but con-
tractors had bad luck. Sick first week !;
next had bother with sand and water F;
got casing; then shaft broke, and
there had not been much work done
since. Drill was down about 16 feet.
Water superintendent reported con-
Meeting families to town system, and
that there is Z! feet of water in large
reservoir.
Mayor said he felt proud of that
depth of water.
Finance committee reported "prog-
ress.'
Conrad Lapp asked for permission
to build an addition to his property on
corner of Union and Water streets,
2ON24 feet, to replace part to be torn
down. There was some discussion of
an Ordinance prohibiting the erection
of buildings on Union street, between
Water and Bowery, except of brick or
some other fire-proof material.
1t was moved by Mr.. Crump that the
permit be granted, provided the Or
dinance be complied with. Carried.
Mr.. Shuckhart moved that Council
proceed to nominate and elect Coun-
Gilman to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of T. M. Price. Car
ried.
Mr.. Crump nominated John Grose,
and Mr.. Shuckhart nominated Gershon
Anthony.
Messrs Crnmp and Shuckhart were
appointed tellers.
Three ballots resulted as follows:
LIST Ballot. I'd Ballot Sd Ballot
oIoSe'
Anthony. 3
Street committee, through Mayor,
reported they had been negotiating
with several parties and had received
an offer for crushed stone for 81 cents
per perch, delivered, Had not gwen
matter the attention they should have
done. but would like Council to give
committee power to use their judgment
in matter of having Stone crushed as
at present, or procure a crusher.
Mr.. Shuckhart moved that power be
granted as requested. Carried.
George Mayer wanted to know if
Council would give him water. He
wanted to know definitely when it
would be put in, as he had to get water
somewhere.
Mayor stated that committee would
give all citizens water as soon as
practicable. The pipe to extend ma ms
had only arrived to day and the work
would be pushed rapidly as possible.
After some discussion of the grade
OF Loo street opposite public school
building, Mr.. Shuckhart moved that
the matter be referred to Street COM
mittee with power to act. Carried.
Mr.. Price moved that Street COM
mittee be empowered to enforce all
paving Ordinances on all parties who
have been properly notified. Carried.
Bills amounting to $2,0G3.25, di-
vlded as follows
Corporate. Isl 1856 AZ
Water. ...................... 7.S3
were read, and
On motion of Mr.. Price, ordered
paid.
Mr.. Price moved that the Clerk no.
tify the Board of Health to do their
duty as laid down in the Ordinance.
Carried.
C. o. Towles called Councils atten-
tention to an open we'll on lots owned
by the late James Jeffries. Well is
vely deep and nearly full of water. II
is very dangerous for children, as the
lots are open.
Mr.. Price moved that Clerk notify
the proper parties to fill we'll or have
it properly protected. Carried.
Adjourned.