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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
CITY GOVERN MENT.
A Special Meeting to Clear Up the
Accumulated Business.

4 special meeting of the city govern
ment was called for Monday night and
was called to order at the appointed
time by Mayor Danforth. A commune
cation from the bridge committee was
read in reference to the removal of the
telephone at the toll house on the
bridge.
1t Was-VOted to reconsider a previous
order in regard to city telephones and
it was also voted to take two orders,
in regard to the removal of the tele-
phone from c. NJ. brakes house and
placing it in the house of Chief Engi-
ncer John Kendall, from the table. The
order ordering a telephone placed in
the house of Engineer Kendall was
passed. The order removing the tele-
phone from c. NJ. brakes to j. l.. Ken
dalrs was passed.
A remonStrance against changing the
sidewalk from the south side to the
north side of Cobbossee avenue was
read and referred to the committee on
highways. bridges and sidewalks. and a
re-hearing on the matter was ordered.
The council laid it on the table.
An order amending Section IS of
Chapter 23 Of the Revised Ordinances
was given two readings and passed to
be engrossed. The ordinance reads:
mo person shall place or maintain
any table. tent. booth or stall or any
carriage or cart, IN any public street or
way, for any sale or exhibition, with
ont the permission Of the mayor and
aldermen, under penalty of S. for each
offence. to he recovered by an action of
debt. and the city marshal of the city
Of Gardiner shall prosecute by an ac-
ton Of debt i'll the name of the city of
Gardiner, all viola tors of this 2Sth sec
ton
\ communication from the Grand
Army, extending an invitation to par
ticipata i'll the Memorial day exercises
was accepted and a committee appoint
ed tC make the necessary arrange
ments.
An order instructing the street com
| missioner fix up the Edgecomb prop.
ertv purchased for the use of the city
teams. the cost not to exceed $500, was
passed.
An order in relation to paying the
wardens and ward clerks for their SER
vices at the rate of So per day was
passed.
A communication was received from
the Gardiner Street Railway Co., ask
ing for a location and for a time for a
hearing to be called. An order calling
for hearing, June ., 1902, at 7.3O p NJ
was passed.
Ii was voted that the city clerk notify
the city treasurer to be present at the
June meeting of the city government
to form a licensing board.
The order instructing the street com.
missioner to fix UP the Edgecomb prop.
| crty came back from the council witt
an amendment that the $500 be taker
from the highway department, and il
the board of aldermen this amendment
was sent back non-concurred.
For additional Gardiner ads and Locals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Coroner Henderson telephoned ]. K.
Richardson at Stonnington, Me. Mon
day, relative to the identity of Chas.
Matson, who was asphyXiated at the
Hallowell house, Friday night, and was
informed that man of that name re
sided in Stonington about three years
ago. He could give nothing relative to
his late residence although it was
thought that he removed to Pidgeon
Cove. Mass. The remains therefore
await Identification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
Thursday, May 22d, 1902.

Commencing AZ 10 A. NJ. ana continuing
until the entire lot Is sold. The goods
consist in part of chamber sets. ! Cabinet
folding bed. parlor furniture. Hair cloth
Parl0r Sofas. Antique Round Parlor Ia
bic Mahogany Top Table, New ne
friEerator, Dining Table and Chairs,
Hat Tree. nearly new. lot OF straw mat
ting. Tapestry carpet. Stoves. Hall
Lamps. Plow Harrow. Harnesses,
HORSE 18TH nkcts. Pictures. Books. Bric-a-
hr"r. Dishes and Cooking Utensils, AMI
lr,la 81 other articles. These goods
r i- good condition. This sale consists
0l 70 Il an lot Of household goods and
command the attention of anyone looking
for house furnishings Of any description.
As this will be an open air sale, II
stormy Thursday the sale will take place
the next fair day.
NJ A. HARADEN, Auctioneer.
mayi7 d5t,Sp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
A Prologue.

People expect that railway employees
will never forget anything, but they do
sometimes. perhaps not often. and as a
result the journal envelope was not de-
livered and the Home was not repre-
scented in the Journal, Monday morning.
huff said" even though some OF our
neWsJis bit stale. this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

l.. 7. Churchill. n successful early
market gardener and strawberry farm
er. informs the Journal that many
strawberry plants were winter killed"
and that his crop will probably be very
light in consequence thereof. The open
winter with unreasonable tempera-
tlges is said to bee responsible for the
damage. Mr.. Churchill raises many
bushels of Strawberries yearly and will
fall OFF perhap 80 Per cent, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

In the action against Marks Shapiro
at the police court. Monday, brought
by City Marshal Andrews for having a
wagon on Water street, Saturday even
ing, for the sale Of fruit. Judge LARA
bee gave the ruling that no person had
right to maintain a wagon or stand
on the street, but he could impose no
fine, as there was no penalty attached
10 the ordinance covering the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

AiOnzo Totman. who lives on Libby
Inl. met with quite painful accident.
last week. When reaching through the
stan IN feeding one OF his horses the
animal tossed its head quickly. striking
Mr.. Totman in the face and breaking
his cheek bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mail for Rural Route No. |. has in
creased TO a considerable extent the
past few weeks. tending to show if any
thing an increased population at Gran
tie Hill. Driver Emery has discon-
tinued collection from boxes where
houses are under quarantine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Water street below the cotton mill
viii receive the attention of the street
commissioner as soon as conditions
permit. and the $500 State road appro-
priation will be expended thereon TO
the best advantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

The funeral Of the late Christopher
Stephenson. whose death occurred at
the hospital, Sunday noon, will be held
at the chapel at , o'clock this after
noon. Mr.. stephenson was born in Ire
land June -. 1871. He served in f Co
of the 69th n. Y. Vol Inf, ana was add
mitted to the Home November 70, 1896
from New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

church will meet with Mrs. 5. w. Cults,
Beach street. al go o'clock Wednesday
afternoon. 4 full attendance is re-
uuested. as arrangements will be made
for the Strawberry Tea to be given,
Nav n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Fred A. Burbank's present ad viii not
appear again and the special offer It con-
tains should be well considered before
passing it. The goods are ''up to date
and all right and you may rely upon his
statement concerning them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
WATERVILLE ADVERTISEMENTS.
LIGHTBODY'S HEADACHE POWDERS.

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that is injurious to infancy or age, or to
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger of forming the drug habit by the
use Of Lightbody $ headache powders.
China, Me, Jan. 80. 1898.
Gentlemen:-I have found your Head
ache Powders the best remedy for head
ache [ ever used. They are all right and
will DO all You claim for them.
CHAS f. BUMPS.
Send for sample.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Several Of the members Of the Home
Band played in the orchestra at the
performance of Miss Simplicity at
the Augusta Opera house, last evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

The sale of the reserved seats for the
alumni entertainment opened at Jack
sons drug store. yesterday morning.
and a good many seats were sold. There
are, however. some good ones left yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

The High school ball team will go to
treeport, Thursday. for game with
the High school at that place. The boys
have been playing good ball lately and
1t viii doubtless be a close game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Gideon i. Pond, who was transferred
from the Central Branch. the first Of
the month and has since been On fur
Tough to his former home in Brewer, re-
ported, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Miss Alice Douglass entertained a
number of her friends at her home on
the Marston road, Saturday evening. at
a whist party. A very enjoyable even
ing was passed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. Nj. A. Hopkins accompanied her
son. Henry Hopkins, to Lewiston, Mon
day. where he will undergo surgical
operation at the Maine General Hospi-
al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
ChiIdren's Suits

3-piece. pure worsted blue serge suits
sold by others as leader at $500 our
price 1898
All sizes.
TWo-piece double breasted all wool
suits in light color cassimeres, latest
style S1.75
All sizes.
One odd lot of Boys suits and g.
piece, to Is years at SIPS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

A fine old portrait Of Andrew Jackson
has been presented to the Hubbard
Free Library by Miss Mary Masters.
The picture may be seen on the east
wall of the reading room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

George w. Paul started for Mt Blue
pond, Monday, for a brief outing, dur
ing which time he will repair his log
camp and remove the kinks from his
fishing gear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

The conductors of the Electric Road
very promptly give notice of streets
previous to arrival thereat. and an
nounce the fact in metropolitan man.
ner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

The city reports for 1902 are out and
contain the mayors address and reports
OF city government and committees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Minnie A. Nickerson. aged Is, died at
the Maine Industrial school. Sunday,
from eplipsy. The remains were taken
to Belfast, for interment, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Silas Burbank returned to his home
in Mt. Vernon. yesterday, after a short
visit with his brother. Fred A. Bur-
bank. in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

James G. Waddell of Portland. began
his duties at the office of the Western
Union Telegraph Co. as night operator,
last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Captain Westman with the Lizzie Snow,
makes daily trips tc Bath and an occa-
sional trip to the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

All the goods in the Johnson House will
be disposed Of at auction next Monday. Z.
W. Soule auctioneer Look up the ad it
j. important.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
NATIONAL BONE.

Concert by the Home Band, this af-
ternoon, at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

a party of about 40 of Gardeners
theatregoers attended the performance
Of Miss Simplicity at Augusta, last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

a. $. Ward has returned to his home
in Roxbury. Mass, after visit at
Warren J. Carriers. West Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. Martin Stuart left on the 1.2O
train. this morning, for Wallace, n. s.,
called by the illness of her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. c. X. Tilden and Miss Celia
Hurd returned. Monday, from a short
visit to their former home at Harmony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Austin p. Larrabee returned to Bow
dom, yesterday. after passing Sunday
with his parents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Miss Ruth Strout returned. yester-
day. from visit with Waterville
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
HALLOWELL.

Miss Lucie Beane is visiting rela-
tives III Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. j. F. Francis of Boston, is the
guest of her sister, Miss Emma O.
French.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

G. ]. Clement, who is now a resident
of Everett Mass, intends selling his
farm on the West Farmingdale road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. Warren J. Carter has returned
from a visit to her daughter, Mrs J. L.
Clancy at Harpswell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

John Murphy has reported for duty
from a extended furlough to Paw
tucket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Miss Millie Patten of Cedar Grove, is
visiting Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. S. p. Deane and family of Dud
ley, are making a visit to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Republicans, remember the caucus il
City Hall, Thursday evening!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Eben H. Lakenan has returned from
a weeks visit to Massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Saturday. from 6O-days' furlough to
Worcester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. Charles Wharf has moved to
Augusta. where she will reside in the
future. The house vacated by her will
be occupied by the House of the Good
Shepherd. which has been located in
the Remission house on Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Miss II. S. Stinson is i'll at her home
on Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Judge John TIopkins ~ fba s,,,.,
court bench. died al his homa a. aai M,a,
p ~ Mass, Monday night. from cancer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Robert Sampson returned, Monday.
from an extended furlough to Worces-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

James and Fred Miller and Murch
Spearing are under quarantine. they hav-
ing been visiting al the house IN Halo
well where smallpox broke out. last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
DaIIy kennebss Journal
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Cail-26-5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Mrs. a. O. Barchardt returned from
Boston. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
Mems Suits
Mems Suits sass. 1898. sass.

Mems Suits $29S, $3.9S. sass.
Suits that look well ana wear well.
Wide shoulder facings, pockets stayed,
buttons warranted to hold. seams
double stitched. Every garment made
fun size. with good quality lining and
trimming An exceptional circum-
stance allows us to place such low
figures on these suits that the price
cannot be taken as a measure OF their
value. Regularly worth from So to
so.
$6.4s
Au-Worsted Black Clay and Blue
Serge Suits. made in the strongest
manner possible, every seam rein
forced with linen on the inside, all
pockets stayed with linen stays; also
blue wide wales in S. B. or D. =. cut.
These are good suits at $1,000, abso-
luteIy uneoualled ut $6.48
Fine tailor made suits at $0.25
SILK lined and guaranteed to be worth
$500.
1915 =. EVa Esssss
Black and white mixtures, nobby
overplaids in grayS and olives, stripes
and checks in fancy Worsteds.
standard 1902. Black Clay, with fine
mohair serge-lining. A superb quality
serge, trimmed with mohair serge.
Tailored to equal in appearance and
service the best $50 suits, $o.75
Young mems suits in new styles, at
prices ranging from $2.75 to 50
They cannot be had elsewhere less
than double the amount.
Mems pure all wool Covert Top coats.
Tan and olive shades and q handsome
new gray. Every garment all wool,
French faced, well lined; tailored ac-
cording 10 prevailing style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Patrick Heaphy reported for duty,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
SOUTH GARDINER.

Lizzie Beedle was in Portland, Satur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

The mills OF the South Gardiner Lum-
Der Co. started. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

For additional Gardiner ads and Locals,
see page s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

Greenllef Lawrence T. on business
trip to the lumber camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

James Parker came up from Portland
Muudav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
Mems Pants

Fine pants in Worsteds. Cheyiots,
Cassimeres, Flannels, Serges and
Homespuns sold elsewhere at $3.50,
$500, $3.50 ana $500, our prices,
$1.93 & S2.45
S2.o5
Mems and Boys Bicycle and Yacht
ing Suits and Pants we cleaned up the
balance of a manufacturers stock at
about 40c. on the dollar We will sell
at a small margin above cost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20
THE BACKWARD SEASON
Forces us to break the prices on large stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING

T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

rfe Ladies Aid Of the Universalist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-20

The new Yoke Suits for little fellows.
blue serges and olive greens. cheviots
and cassimeres. sold everywhere at 81.
cur price $3.50
SOC. Knee Pant, TO 10 at 25c
Zoo. and S1.OO Knee Pant, 4 to Is nj
4ec
. SOC. Balbrigan Underwear, double
seated drawers at 2en
Soc. Mems and Boys Silk-lined cans
az 25e
soc. White Laundred shirts 3oe
soc. Ties &c
Zoe. Ties 18c
odd Vests at esc
$3.50 fine silk Vests $3.50. SAGE. sI.e5
ana 5000 goods at S1.25 a. s1.og
soc. Black and White working shirts
made extra strong at 37Iae
$l.G0 Boys Sweaters at 39c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
MARRIAGE
VACATES
OFFICE.
Claim Made by Industrial Trust
Company in Defending Mrs.
Wsaver's Suil.

The case of Mary r. Weaver adminis-
tratrix on the estate of Stephen II. olney,
VS.. Industrial Trust company was sub
mtted to the appellate division of the
supreme court today on the question
whether or not the marriage of an admin
istratrix vacates the office.
Mary T.. Olney, the plaintiff, after her
appointment as administratrix on the
estate of Mr.. Olney. was married to
Charles f.. Weaver The case goes before
the court on an agreed statement Of facts.
Mrs. Weaver sues 10 recover from the
bank a sum that IL is admitted Is due
the Olney estate. The defendant con-
tends that the marriage Of an admins
tratrix ipso facto. by the force of the
statutes OF the state vacates the office.
There Is an exception to the appointment
Of married woman as Administrative in
our statutes.
Nothing is said about an administra-
trix who marries after her appointment.
She X liable on her bond the same as
when single and probate courts OF the
state do not look upon her marriage as
making her incapable of serving.
William NJ u. Bowen is counsel for
plaintiff and Van Slyck a Mumford coun-
sci for the Industrial Trust company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

STREET
RAILWAY.
Mayor and 0her Ciiizans Of
Pawluckst Want Injunction to
Prevent Change Of Tracks.

Mayor John j. Fitzgerad.~ Frederick
Bates, Henrietta A. Longley and the
Pawtucket Congregational society have
filed a bill in equity against the Paw
tucket Street Railway company in which
they ask 10 have the company ehjoined
from proceeding with certain changes i'm
it's roadbed and the laying OF tracks i'm
certain streets In the Second ward in
Pawtucket
I'm the latter part OF December, the
street railway company secured the pas
sage OF an ordinance by the common
council authorizing changes the company
wished 10 make In the Second ward An
attempt was made by citizens to have
the board OF aldermen enjoined from con-
curing with the council, owing 10 an In
formality in the calling of the meeting OF
the council, but Judge Blodgett who
heard the case. refused To interfere.
The ordinance passed the board and IL
bound the city 10 the railway company by
contract Mayor Fitzgerald vetoed IL.
The hours OF the board Of aldermen and
common council Of 1901 were fast closing
when the mayor acted.
10 is recited in the bill that by the city
charter OF Pawtucket the government Is
inauglrated each year on the frst Mon
day In January at 10 a. m. On the tlrst
Monday in January at 9:35 President phil
lips of the common council Was IN the
council chamber ana the counCll OF lSul.
having adjourned 70 that time, the presi-
dent said the council will come To order.
No member of that body save Presi-
dent Phillips was present and he declared
the meeting adjourned.
AT 10 o'clock the council again met ana
George 3. Sullivan was elected president.
The ordinance was passed over the may
ors veto The board OF aldermen Of ls2
concurred with the common council OF 1902
I'm passing the ordinance over Mayor
Fitzgcrald's veto.
Not much was said about the matter
until yesterday morning, when the street
railway company began work on the pro-
posed changes. The bill was then pre-
pared
The point made In the bill is that the
new common council and new board OF
aldermen could not under the charter OF
Pawtucket act on the ordinance and pass
IL over the mayors veto. The supreme
court is asked to declare the ordinance
void.
Arnold Green is solicitor for the COM
plainant
The respondents deny that the coun-
ell or board Of aldermen Of 1901 adjourned
or ceased 10 exist until after the pass
ing of the ordinance over the veto.
Another point made against the ordi-
nance Is that when il originally passed
the common council the council had been
called i'm special session and one member
had not been notified. The law in Paw
tucket Is very explicit I'm requiring no.
tice 10 be given members of the com
mon council OF special meetings.