Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-10-03
COUNCIL MEETING.
Routine Business Transacted at the Ses-
sion on Monday Evening.

sion on Monday Evening.
The September meeting of the bor-
ough council was held Monday evening
with all the members present except
Councimen Smith and Sweet.
Communications were read from
James j. Ward, in relation to his posi-
tion as health officer, and from the Citi
zens' Hose Company, notifying council
of the election of James P. McNelis as
chief. The health officers letter was
referred to the solicitor and the other
was filed.
Councilman Moerschbacher stated
that the nuisance existing at the Capece
property on Centre street was caused by
the overflow from the gutter of the
vacant lots in the vicinity. The street
commissioner was ordered to proceed to
lay gutter and sidewalk and be guided
by the advice of the solicitor in the
matter.
The secretary was instructed to notify
Barton Youngman to complete the
survey OF the gutter at the Public park,
in order to have that long delayed work
finished.
Chairman DePierro, of the building
committee, reported having awarded the
heating contract to the lowest bidder.
The committee was authorized to pro-
cure additional keys for the lookup
and have bars placed on the windows.
A committee from the Citizens Hose
Company asked for information in
regard to the duties of janitor and
whether the companies would be per-
mited to furnish the rooms allowed
them. The building not having been
formally accepted, council could not
give decisive answer
The street commissioner was instruct
ed to construct the Carbon street sewer
so as to permit residents of Ridge street,
south of Carbon, to connect with the
same.
John Karbonoyich, of Adams street,
was present and desired pay for extra
work done by him in an effort to locate
the "Y" to connect his property with
the sewer. No action was taken.
Councilman Kline, on behalf of the
building committee, reported that on
account of the unsettled labor condi-
tions there will be no demonstration in
connection with the dedication of the
Municipal building.
The police were ordered to watch for
boys who are reported to be injuring
trees in the Public park.
Borough taxes on the properties of
the Overall Mtg Company and the Silk
Mill Company were rebated.
The bond of Janitor Condy O'Donnell,
with Peter Timony and Frank O'Don-
nell as sureties, was received and re-
ferred to the solicitor.
Street Commissioner Davis reported
the September expense on streets and
sewers to be $409.s3
Janitor O'Donnells bill of Sl3.75, sal
airy and feeding prisoners, was ordered
paid, also the police bills, which
amounted to $93.5 so.
Burgess Boyles report for last month
showed $46.75 due the borough and
$17.45 due the burgess.
President Keck requested that the
sanitary committee meet in conjunction
with the Board of Health at Charles
Dusheck's residence on Friday evening.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Jos. Neuburger estate, 500; C. o. Stroh,
insurance, $2o.5O; Asa Rute, wiring
building, $l75; w. E. Martin, 40c; Meyer
Plumbing Co., $96.75; Asa Rute, fire
alarm system, So. Is; Freeland Water Co.,
S1Os.75; R. G. Roth, $s.l5; Freeland
Lumber Co., $4.s4; Hazleton Machinery
Co., $5.04; w. E. Martin, SIS. 10; Prog
ress, $500; Press, $l04O.