The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-09-12
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neeuS CODDllng. Referred 10 Street
Committee with power to act.
Street Committee was instructed to
investigate complaint of Mr.. Cronin.
People living on Seventh street he
says, were flooded during the recent
rains. He attributes it to the culvert
on that street which is in a state Of
poor repair.
Complaint was also entered BY
David Jones concerning the Freeze
road in time of storm. Some work
had lately been done, but more is
necessary.
c. B. Lutz appeared before Council
and stated that owners of the Ex-
change Block on Main Street are
willing to pave their portion of said
street from the car tracks TO the curb
providing the Town will allow their
taxes to go against the portion to be
paved by the Town. On motion duly
seconded the matter was referred to
the Finance Committee and Solicitor
to ascertain Towns rights TO enter into
such agreement.
On motion duly seconded the time
for which the rebate of S per cent. on
Town taxes is allowed was extended
to Oct. IA
Letter of James Magee 2nd read in
reference 10 damages caused by the
flooding of the Carpet Works by the
recent heavy rains. No action taken.
Robert Hartman makes request for
a crossing on Eighth Street and also
makes complaint about the unhealthy
condition of the Pennsylvania Canal.
The first matter was referred to the
Street Committee and in relation TO
the Canal he was notified that action
was about 10 be taken to remedy the
| evil.
John Gensmer presented bill Tor
laying sewer and requests Council to
pay one-half of said bill Referred to
the Finance Committee.
Samuel Reeder appears and asks
that Seventh Street be graded between
East and Catharlne Streets. Referred
to the Street Committee TO investigate
and report as to probable cost, etc.
F. N. Turner appears and asks that
his plant on West Street be exoner-
ated from taxation. Referred to FL
nance Committee. He also reports
that cellars on East Fifth Street are
being flooded during ordinary rains
and asks that cutters be constructed
to carry water to the run. He also
asks for crossings at Fifth and Spruce
Street. Referred to Street Committee
with power to act.
Mr.. Bittenbender states that the
Land improvement Company have
agreed to remove dirt on Spruce
street, and place it at grade if Town
will accept said street. No action
taken.
VIM. Ritter reports crossing al
Cherry street filled up and asks that
same be attended to. Referred to
| Street Commissioner.
| On motion duly seconded pro-
ceedings were directed to be instituted
to have Seventh Street paved.
William Chrisman, Esq, requests
that .--- street, between N. S.
Walker and himself be cobbled from
First street to rear of his lot. Referred
to Street Committee to investigate.
On motion duly seconded vote of
thanks was rendered to member Chas.
Rabb for the fine new oak table which
he had constructed for the use Of
Council
Petition to Court asking stay in the
matter of opening road fiom Richart's S
blacksmith shop to connect with the
Irondale road near Simon Shaffer's
road and signed by members of Coun-
Gil. On motion duly seconded the
Solicitor is to be instructed TO present
said petition to the Court.
Petition of residents of West Fourth
street asking that said street from the
B: & S. tracks to the Fair Grounds be
| graded. No action taken.
Petition of journeymen BARRIERS
read asking that Council take action
in the matter of keeping barber shops
closed on Sunday On motion duly
seconded the proper officer is to be
instructed to have all barber shops
closed on Sunday in compliance with
said request.
On motion duly seconded the ordi.
nance in relation to entertainments,
etc, which was amended recently by
Council so as to exempt all entertain
ments in the Opera House and all
other entertainments for religious or
beneficial purposes from licence and
increasing the license for all others
from $2.oo 10 $1,000 to from $500
to $500 was adopted unanimously.
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