Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-05-10
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Balance cash in Corporate Fund. 81, l33.
Clerks annual report was read, and
On motion by Mr.. Hamill, it was re-
ceived and ordered to be published i'll
the MINING JOURNAL.
On motion by Mr.. Hamill, Council ad-
jOurned sine die.
Mayor-elect Lammert took the chair
and administered the oath of office to
Henry Krouse, Thomas Richardson and
Christian Johns, COuncilmen-elect.
Mayor Lammert addressed Council as
follows:
We have been entrusted with and now as
sumo the responsibility of conducting the
municipal affairs of the town, and Ill accord
ance to our skill in its management do we
become commendable or Censurable.
1t is obligatory upon us to perform the
duties of the offices entrusted to our care
with the same fidelity and economy as we
conduct our own affairs.
In order that the needs of the town receive
our best possible attention we should i'll
dividually az well as through the usual com
mittees appointed for that purpose familiar
iZe ourselves with our duties M the
tiTlltSl UbSSlDlt IllDllltlll fdlH 'N'"'
condition of affairs in the different depart
ments of the town government so as to en-
able us to treat all matters pertaining to the
health and happiness of the inhabitants
with prudence.
One great question that requires our i'm
mediate attention and which is of the ut
most importance for the heathness of the
town is to increase its supply of pure water
40 that it will equal the growing demand and
protect the town from possible contiasration.
The water on the west side of Savage
Mountain, if properly gathered, would great
ly increase our present supply, and i'll adj
ditiOn to this-a reservoir of ample storage
capacity in case of accidents, fire or long
drought, in my opinion is Indispensable.
And, further-we should formulate and
adopt such regulations and measures as will
better prohibit the cxtravasant Use of water
and reduce to Il minimum the loss of same by
leakage.
For the purpose of extending and enlarg-
ing the water works and increasing the
water supply the citizens will on the 18th day
of this month at Il special election vote for
or against the issuing of Bonds to the
amount of 5000 dollars. Should the
majority of votes cast be i'll favor
of the Bonds it will carry with it Il
responsibility that this Council should
meet with determined purpose of Civ
ing to the people of the town the greatest
possible supply of pure water for the least
possible sum, practically and economically
spent.
The condition of the streets, lanes and
alleys of the town leaves much room for i'm
provcment Cleaner and better streets are
needed and demand our attention. \ more
strict observance of the law regarding the
throwing or sweeping of trash litter paper
ashes Stops or any other filthy liquid or
substance upon any of the streets, lanes or
alleys within the corporate limits, would
improve the sanitary conditions and relieve
e i 4
which it is infested Besides it will aid in
keeping the bitches and culverts open and
clean, which are often damned up on that
account, hinderlng the quick drainage with
mn,.m m,I 10 l,'s t uS .' m'v nn
Strec,s '''''"' " wv maintenance Vi E'''
Too much care cannot be taken of the
funds of the town so that they will best
serve the purpose for which they are levied.
We have floating debt OF -, Wo, for which
dne town mas gwen Understanding noteS
nese Si,pu,o pe pau d. 'ie earliest possipie
annIiej to needed ;mnrovrmcmts Any Am ex-
rnditure greater than the rcccipts in any
one wear, making it necessary to borrow
without the consent of the people, is con-
trary to law and should be avoided.
~; W'ner matt t OF more or less importance
mi Jo u, "e,opr U.s. anu We S th Gt pre-
frIigauca .,nd in.t;re s n q. 'i r., ,rn,nntn tI,,
welfare of the town.
To the members who have served in the
last Council we shall look for the benefit of
Your knowledge ana experience IN such
,lieasa'LfS az may ia.t peeii peiore you ;" us
'.;,;n .;,h iii,, III ,.''ii proper Ut
In conclusion. | will saw that rs presiding
member of this Council / shall ncrform the
duties to the best of my ability and under
standing i'll fair and impartial manner,
and ask your and in conducting the business
, W,.h in;u "egree OF uspatGh consistent WIN
.nu.. E.fnr a',,o "''' u Ill '''efs 'h"' may
Nohrai hhlerieih was erected oecre-
'aiy PR ""'
tboro ,,,a. h,,t on, ,a,,,;,',t;eS,, CO., GI",i,
'nIie VIZ ~. oiu hoiiil'ia'ion iol oierh
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Pililell'eo ny receNlne everyone Oh the
nnnn b;s dnt;a.
WassrS R;chord Mor,,or So,n,o,
Havsand Adam W,1nar wore n"m;na,aJ
for Straet .n,ar,;,nr NJ w.. ,',.,l
aIa,.tad ""s"'' ""'
Wessrs A,fred Jotfr;.s lama, c,d.,
III" ",,d Coan',o NJ, "" liz, "o I;
mated for Water Snn.r;,tepdent NJ
Maven ,v.s aIontad
w. n ~
~, N"eHSis' ID. l. ociioilti't anu !noliias d.
Ihonlas We're nominated Tor Water en-
glneer. Mr.. SchOfield was elected.
Messrs. William Harvey and George
5: Phillips were nominated for Surveyor.