Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-02

during the centennial were lighted in
honor OF the event, the Waterville &
| Fairfield Railway & Light Co. giving
the power. After both branches had
drawn lots for seats they were ready
for business without further cere-
mony.
Roll of accounts, Nc. 900, carrying
S1S.110.9S, was passed.
The mayor WAS instructed to extend
a vote Of thanks to Mrs. +. f. Booth
by of Portland, for the gift of the
urn for the City hall park.
The street commissioner was au-
thoriZed to ascertain the condition OF
the reservoir on Main street square
ard to make the necessary repairs.
A petition was received signed by
Dr. j. f. Hill and 60 others asking
that a suitable hitching place for
horses, centrally located near the busi-
ness street be provided. Referred to
a committee of two aldermen and three
councilmen for investigation. Alder
men Wardwel and Keith and Council
men Alden, Morrill, and Union We're
appointed.
The city treasurer was authorized in
order to partly refund the city lndebt-
edness due Sept. /, 1902, to issue ne
gotiable bonds for $4,000. payable in
Boston. bearing 3 per cent. interest,
PAYABLE semi monthly, in the same
city. This order was amended by the
council so that the sale of the bonds
shall be advertised in the WaterVille
Mail and copies containing the advar-
tisement be sent to at least six lead
ing houses. and that the bids be
opened in the presence of the mayor
The mayor and treasurer were au-
thorized to hire $4,000 in such sums
as shall be needed from time 10 Tune
in anticipation of the taxes.
A committee consisting of two al
dermen and three councilmen to pur-
chase 2 piano for the new City hall,
that furnished by Mr.. Chadwick for
the Centennial exercises, to have the
preference, if the price is satisfactory,
was ordered.
\ committee was also ordered APP
pointed to investigate the facilities OF
the old City hall for an armory for
Co II.
a petition for sewer on High
street to extend about zoe feet from
Drummond avenue was referred to the
committee on streets. An order au-
thcriZing the street commissioners TO
build this sewer provided all residents
on the street would enter and pay Il
fee was laid on the table until the
rerort of the committee is made at
the next meeting.
An order for fire alarm box on up
ner College avenue near the house Of
Mr.. Allen was taken from the table
ana passed.
c. Il. Simpson was granted license
for billiard and pool room.
. The Carnegie library order came
up once more. 1t first received atten-
ton in the council and was pracu-
cally changed into new order, ac-
cording to which the library building
committee consisted of two aldermen
by the mayor, three coun-
cil,nen. appointed by the council, and
three of the library trustees, to be APP
pointed by the first mentioned menu
bcrs of the committee. Sent up tor
concurrence and after several votes
the aldermen non-concurred, but later
reconsidcred and concurred.
The committee will therefore b"
made 10 of two aldermen, three coun-
cilmen and three citizens ana VIII
first select and recommend a site, ana
receive plans and specifications ana
submit same to the city council Tor
approval. When approved, the COM
mittee will superintend the con5truc-
ton of the building.
Ar order for $3.50 for band concerts
was laid on the table by the aldermen
US tie council had already ADJOURNED