The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-04-12
NEW TOWN COUNCIL.
FIRST REG ULAR MEETING HELD
THURSDAY EVENING.
Fred keller, Esq.,, Chosen as Solicitor
Wesley Knorr Retains the Chief Of
craftsmanship.

The first meeting of Bloomsburg's
newly elected law makers, occurred
in accordance with the custom,
Thursday evening last, that being the
first Thursday after the first Monday,
in April.
Frank Ikeler, who will preside over
the deliberations of the Councilmanic
body for the ensuing twelve months,
was on hand several minutes previous
to the time set for the meeting The
members too, were very punctual,
each answering to his name at the
roll CALL
As usual with first meeting, there
was quite crowd on hand, the
cramped area of the room being
inadequate to furnish even standing
room for the throng tha. sought ad-
mittance.
When the appointed time arrived,
promptly, and without any hesitation,
Mayor Ikeler took the char, raped
for order and called for the reading of
the minutes of the previous meeting.
The same were accepted.
The first business was the question
of the pay of officers. A motion that
the salary of the secretary be the
same as last year-$2o per month
was unanimously adopted.
There were two nominations for
secretary. Freeze Quick, who has
filled the Office for three years past,
and r. H. Ringler. A vote was ta-
ken, the former being elected.
The retaining fee for Town Solici-
tor was fixed at $25, same as hereto
fore, and Fred Ikeler was chosen for
the Office. The other nominations
we're W. A. Evert and II. A. M'Kil-
lip.
1t was decided to fix the salary OF
high constable the same as last year,
$50. There were two nominations for
the place, namely: Miles Betz and ],
W. Gibbs. The vote was four to two,
in favor Of Betz.
The compensation OF the street
commissioner called forth considera,
bic discussion, each member giving
an opinion. 1t was finally adjusted
by making reduction from $2.oo tc
$I.75 per day. There was no deartf
Of applicants for the position. Fred
NeYhard, c. r. Housel and Johr
Waters were placed in nomination
A vote showed Neyhard to be the
choice, he receiving four of the six
Housel received the other two.
1t was moved and seconded tha
the salary of the chief of police b.
the same as last year, $40 per month
Carried.
Wesley Knorr was retained in thi
capacity. He had plenty of opposi
ton, there being three other nomina
tions-Arlington Shultz, H. G. Hou
sci and Frank Baum. The vote wa
divided between two, Knorr receiving
4 and Shultz 2.
The salary Of town treasurer wa
hxed at one per cent. on all money
dsbursed. Three applicants appeared
e F. Carpenter, r. r. Zarr and
Ii. Maize. Carpenter was elected.
There was no opposition to J. {
brown for town engineer, and he wa
unanimously elected. The salary fc
this officer was not fixed, but fgurin
on the amount paid Mr.. Brown la
year,which was $I3o, the pay will ru
about 20 cents an hour.
+. B. Hartman was chosen vic
president without opposition.
This closed the election of officer
and President Ikeler named the 70
lowing committees
Street - Dieffenbach, Cox ar
Smith.
Fire and Water-Cronin, Cox ar
Smith.
Light-Cox, Dieffenbach and Cr
min.
Finance John, Hartman and Cr
min.
Sanitary-Smith, John and Hal
man.
Upon motion of Mr.. Smith, ar
duly seconded, it was decided that Il
regular business of Council during Il
coming year would be commenced
1880 o'clock sharp, each meeti1
night, and close not later than t.
O'clock.
The following building perm
were granted:
Guy Jacoby, for an addition to
house on Pine street.
{. H. Reimard, for building
North West street.
c. H. Reimard appeared a
asked that Council have sewer