Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-05-06
Old and New.

Total. -. ....S1,971 "a
Less disbursements. Ia %
DdldlICG.. ,OOI VI
Less corporate fund detici-
ency.... ............... I,725 Is
Net balance on hand.............S l3l 81
Water superintendent reported hav-
ing
Extended Pinch pipe line on Wood street
far as William Bradley property, 105 feet
and placed other families on town supply,
and reset iron curb-boxes.
There is 6 feet of water in reservoir.
r. p. Mason, clerk, read his report
for the year, which was
On motion, approved and filed.
Mayor Nickel declared work of
Council ended Thanking the mem
bers for their courtesy and kindness
toward him and expressing the hope
that the incoming Council would get
along as amicably, he declared Coun-
Gil adjourned sine die.
Mayor-elect Nickel called new Coun-
ell to order.
Messrs. Grose, Bennett and Hendley,
councilmen-elect, were sworn in.
Election for officers resulted in the
following roster:
Clerk-R. p. Mason.
TrcaSuro-John Crosse
Street Supervisor ami Water Superintendent
Alfred Jetfries.
assistant Street uperyiSor-Richard Nor
gan.
water Engjneer-Thomas J. Thomas.
.1HorRcy-C. &. Watson.
Board Of HedlM-Drs. C. C. Jacobs and
T. Griffith.
AsSessors-John B. Reese James Stephen
and Gershon Anthony.
The following permits were granted
Alice Anna Kemp-a 2-story frame dwell,
ing, Wood street.
NJ. Gunnett-a frame dwelling, Bowery
and Mill streets.
Louis Rehs-a 2-story frame dwelling,
Centre street.
John T. Lewis-a story frame dwelling,
Bowery street.
DR.. George A. Smth-re shingle dwelling
on Bowery street
lack Krapf-a 2-story frame dwelling,
West Union street.
James L. Carson-2story frame dwelling
Loo street.
Herbert Grindle-tin roof on house, Nc,
Culloh street.
All salaries were fixed at last year
rates.
Bailiff was instructed to get one
dozen additional chairs for Council
chamber.
Mr.. Curry, well-boring contractor,
reported having reached depth of
''2}6 feet" developing
"a 3-inch flow of water apparently from
the same spring that had been analyzed
that he could not strike hard lick on &C,
count of the water could make only feet a
day that, no difference how much deeper he
went or how much more water was found
the well would not increase its flow unless
some unexpected pressure is tapped.
The Water committee was instruct
ed to go up and examine into the
matter, and report at once.
The Clerk was instructed to notify
Samuel Jeffries to have the we'll on lot
ON Loo street made absolutely safe
within 10 days.
Mayor stated that he had stopped in
the G. &. p. R. r. company's Office in
Cumberland but Mr.. Hamilton was
not at home. The plans for the
bridge were not quite completed, but
would be sent to the Committee for in.
spection when done.
Mayor announced the Standing
Committees as follows:
StreetS-William S. Bennett and William
H. Crump.
Light-Noah Hendley and John Crosse
I'oter-B. T. Schotield and c. II. Shuck.
hart.
FUnUce-B. T. Schofeld and William s.
Bennett.
OrdmanceS-Noah Hendley and John
Crosse.
Bmldirg-C. H. Shuckhart and William
H. Crump.
Mr.. Rosenberger asked whether an
alley was called for between McIntire's
and Kreitzberg's, near the gas house,
as it would be necessary to give him a
road out from his place. Referred to
Street committee for investigation.
Tax rate fixed same as last year-5O
cents per 500.
Clerks report was ordered printed
in JOURNAL and Forum.
Clerk was instructed to notify AS
SCISSORS to be sworn in and start to
work within three days.
Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer were
authorized to borrow sufficient money
to pay corporate bills.
Bills audited and passed as follows
corporate. ...... ............. S464. Il
W dter. .'''''''' ...... ............... 0lO.3I
Total. ......... STA As