The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
TnECORPORATIONCOURT
Provided For ny the Councll--A. R. Ralley
Named as Judge.
The APPOINTMENT Of A CLERK HELD UP
Resolutions Upon the Death of the
Again Next Wednesday.

in adjourned regular session, the chief
4 object OF the meeting being to set In mo-
ton the new corporation court as provided
for by an act of the last legislature.
An ordinance framed in accordance with
the provisions OF the State law was passed
under a suspension of the rules and Judge
A. r. Railey, the present recorder, was re-
appointed as judge of the new court, his
title still being that of recorder. but
Mayor Brashear announced that he would
not name clerk for the new court until
the next meeting of the council.
All the aldermen were present at the
meeting except Sonnen, Rosenthal. Dick
son and Bennett
Mayor Brashear presided and the fol-
lowing petitions were considered:
From Mrs. Jemison L. Coalson, asking
for reduction of assessment on lot 4,
block 345, from $500 to $500, which is the
assessment fixed BY the county. Referred
TO board of appraisement
From Charles kuhlman, for transfer OF
credit on taxes paid by Mr., Rhode on lot
10, block Is to lot 10. block 20, Castinana
addition. Referred to finance committee.
From Mrs. Fl. Zapp, for correction OF
assessment on property in Frosttown,
block L. Referred to finance committee.
The special committee appointed at
previous meeting of the council TO prepare
resolution expressive of the regret of the
council at the death of the late Robert
Adair eX-city assessor and collector and
ex-alderman, submitted the following re-
port, which was unanimously adopted;
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God
TO remove from our midst our esteemed
citizen, Robert Adair who was for eight
years the assessor and collector OF taxes
Of the city of Houston and an eN-alder-
man of the city of Houston; therefore,
be il
Resolved by the city council of the city
of Houston, That in the death OF Robert
Adair the city OF Houston has lost cit
izen deservedly well-kuown, and because
of his genial ways and uniform charity
beloved by all who knew him well, That
in the discharge Of his official duties he
was ever faithful TO the trust imposed
upon him, which the people OF the city
of Houston recognized by keeping him in
Office for so long time AS citizen he
was ever active in advancing the interest
of the city, donating literally to all move
ments in the interest Of the city, Genial
ami whOle-souled with sunny smile.
kind heart and liberal hand. he was known
IS Bob" the town over a true friend,
loving husband and arectionate father
May his soul rest in peace" Be IL FUR
ther
Resolved, That the sympathies OF this
council be extended to his family in this
their hour OF bereavement and may He
that doeth all things well" comfort ana
console them.
That a. copy of these resolutions De
spread upon The minutes OF the city coun-
Gil and tina; the city secretary is also in
tt- TOD
the family OF the late Robert Adair
w ]. Aubertin,
j. VI. Heiser
l.. J. Tufiy
City Engineer Miller reported that it was
impracticable to place a permanent drain
across Montgomery avenue at Hogan
street, as it would be necessary to leave
an opening for drains as they appear on
the ground His suggestion was to build
a temporary calvert until such time as
the city could build a, least one block OF
proposed sewer from Keene street to the
east side Of Montgomery avenue, which
would cost about $500
Alderman Aubertin moved that the en-
gineer prepare plans and specifications for
permanent drain. Carried
The IRE committee reported favorahly
upon the petition OF the blind newsman.
j NJ. Robinson. to place stand M the
the Fannin street side, provided the stand
does not occupy more than thirty-sx
inches space on the sidewalk. Adopted.
BY Alderman Robinson IA motion that
tne chief OF police be instructed 10 notify |
owner OF lot 1, block 256, corner OF Holly |
and Crockett streets, to remove fence of
OF street at once. Carried
Inc ordinance was then introduced pro.
wding for the establishment of the coz. |
poration court according 10 the terms of
me Stale law. The ordinance abolishes
me recorders court and the office OF city
recorder and provides that the city council |
snail appoint his successor. who shall |
serve until the next city election. Tho
ordinance also provides for the appoint |
lnent OF clerk of this court at salary |
OF goo per month and that this office shall |
continue TO be appontive by the council !
me ordinance was passed under a GUS
pension OF the rules and for i4Gpe OF fine
ne" court the mayor nor, RATED Judge A |
~, hahey, the present recorder, whpse
appopinlment was confirmed by the unani-
nous on vote of tbe council
me mayor ten announced that he wonId
noHhhate's clerk for this court at ths
-seAt meeting of the council, whereupnn
upon motion OF Alderman HeIser mo
council adjourned TIL Wednesday, Sem
temper D. on account OF Labor Day.
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