The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-07-04

all nuisances and other matters relating 10 Tho
| SAFETY ana convenience OF the public or TO the
| interest OF the city which may exist or occur on
his post, and shall make report thereof without
delay IN writing 10 the marshal
~. ne snail cause all children who have
| strayed or infants who have been Abandoned 10
| be taken TO the residences OF their parents n
| known and within bounds of his post and n moi
10 tne station house. he shall take note OF
| is reasonable ground TO suspect criminality and
render immediate aid In case OF accident or i'll.
| ness in the streets ascertaining all importan
particulars connected there with and making
| record thereof.
| "a. He shall assist ladies, children and aged
or infirm people In crossing the public streets
when necessary for their SAFETY and shall dis.
| perse all crowds who may congregate on the
walks and shall not allow men and boys to con-
| gregate and lounge or loaf along the walks TO
| the htndrance OF pedestrians. He shall not al
| low persons 10 indulge in bosterous or disturb
ing talk on the public streets, shall see that all
peddlers are 80 stationed as not W interfere
with public travel
25 All members OF the police force must
know and understand the city ordinances nee,
| essary to be enforced by them.
26;, DE snail give Courteous and civil replies
| calities which they may wish 10 fnd.
y. de shall wear his uniform on the street
or in any public place.
70. Patrolmen will not be allowed to leave
,, beats as established unless in his Judgment IL
is necessary 10 do So in order to discharge prop.
cry his duty and in exercising care for the
beat and must report to the marshal at the first
opportunity where he has been and reason
, therefore.
DisMIssALs.
Any member OF the force shall be subject to
reprlmand, suspension, deduction from pay or
dismissal according TO The nature and aggrava-
ton OF his onense for any or the following
causes:
/. For intoxication while on or off duty.
2. Wilful disobedience OF orders.
3. Indecent, profane or harsh language.
=. Disrespectt TO a superior.
8. Unnecessary violence TO prisoners or citi
zens.
8. Leaving his beat without cause.
7. Neglect in paying his Just debts
T. For immortality lndecency or lewdness.
9. Absence without leave
10. lncompetency. lack OF energy and incapa-
city, mentally or physic lily
II. Entering houses Of prostitution and
signation gambling houses or rooms. saloons or
sporting houses OF any description while on duty
except In the discharge Of his duty.
II. For violation of the rules and regulations.
10 For drinking any beer, wine, or liquor OF
any kind while on duty
Il. For making false statement or report.
Aid Jordan offered following resolution,
which was upon motion adopted. ayes 8, nays o.
Resolved, BY the Common Council OF the city
OF OwoSso, that the city clerk be and is hereby
instructed to draw the following orders.
$4,000 out OF the Interest and Sinking fund to
due July 2d.
$4,000 out Of the interest and sinking fund to
pay interest due on Water Works bonds due
July LIST.
5000 out of the Interest and Bond fund to
pay semi-annual interest on general sewer bond.
$4,000 out OF the Interest and Bond fund to
pay Semi-annual interest on the general fund
bond, due July lst
$4,000 out of the Interest and Bond fund to
pay semi-annual interest on bridge bond, due
$50 out Of the Interest and Sinking fund to
pay semi-annual interest on paving bonds due
July lst.
$4,000 out of the Interest and Sinking fund to
pay semiannual interest on Tefunding bond
due July 1st.
1900 out of the Interest and Sinking fund to
pay order due July list to the Citizens Savings
1t was moved and supported that the city
marshal be instructed 10 notify Mr. Ira G..
Curry and all other persons keeping dynamite
and other explosives that the same must be
taken outside the city at once, and If they re-
fuse 70 do So that he make complaint against
them under the ordinance, which was carried,
ayes 9, nays 0.
Mavor reported that the city had dog war,
den. and that II he had n little encouragement
on the part of the aldermen he would save the
city great many dollars.
Aid. Pierpont offered following resolution
which was upon motion adopted, ayes 8, nays D.
Owosso, Mich. June 80 1902.
Resolved, By the Common Council OF the city
OF OwoSso that the committee on abatement Of
a "a
pound for the city.
Aid. Jordan offered following resolution
which was upon motion adopted ayes 9, nays o.
Resolved, By the Common Council of the city
OF Owosso that the city clerk be and is hereby
instructed TO draw an order for IL s63 SO in favor
of Seden s. Miner, attorney to pay judgment
against the city in case OF Minnie Brown VS..
city of Owosso, out OF the 1893 paving fund.
Aid Jordan offered following resolution,
which was upon motion adopted, ayes 8, naySc.
Resolved, BY the Common Council of the city
OF OwosSo that the committee on Ways and
Means be and is hereby instructed TO borrow
the sum of $1,000 and place the same to the
credit of the sidewalk fund, and in anticipation
Of special assessment till January LIST, 1903,
interest not to exceed per cent.
Aid. Jordan offered following resolution,
which was upon motion adopted, ayes 8, nays 0.
Resolved, BY the Common Council of the city
of Owosso that the committee on Ways and
Means be and is hereby instructed to borrow
the sum of 800 and place the same in the
Water street sewer fund in anticipation OF u
special assessment till January LIST, 1913 inter-
est not to exceed per cent.
1t was moved and supported that the city
clerk be instructed 10 draw the remaining or
ders on the Pine street sewer out OF the general
sewer fund, which was carried, ayes 8, nays 0.
1t was moved and supported that the commit
tee on sidewalks be instructed to build side
walk in front of Fayette Square, and that the
expense thereof be paid out of the contingent
fund, which was carried, ayes ., nays0.
AID Jordan called the councils attention to
the condition OF the sidewalk OF Mr.. BurhanS
in front OF Johnson's drug store; also in front
of Nyes hotel, and asked that the same be re-
paired. 1t was moved and supported that the
committee on sidewalks be instructed 10 repair
the same at once, which was carried, ayes 9,
nays 0.
Aid. Detwiler reported that he thought that
the city ought to put on more men TO build
sidewalks
1t was moved and supported that the side
walk committee be instructed to hire more
men for the building of cement sidewalks,
which vas carried, ayes Q, nays 0.
1t was moved and supported that the council
adjourn and meet in executive session, which
was carried.
FRED EDWARDS,
City Clerk.