The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-07-09

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The statement was received and or.
dered fled
On motion of Mr. Guillick, the or
dinanee to provide for paving the
east side of Main street, from Ferry
to Swan street, was referred back to
the Committee on Laws and Ordi-
nances.
The monthly report of the Chief
| Engineer of the Fire Department,
| showing the department to be in ex-
cellent condition, was presented, re-
ceived and ordered filed
The Committee on Licenses report
ed $3.50 received during month of
June.
Bill of A. b. Holcombe. for lawn
seed and oats for city lot. amounting
to 81. So, was referred back to the Com
mittee on City Property.
The Committee on City Property
reported $40 received for sale of old
iron.
Mayor Sergeant's monthly report
of fines and costs in cases heard dur
June shows the following Fines re-
ceived, Sl0.50; costs, $635; balance
due city, 81 10. Report received.
An affidavit from Charles l.. Logan
was read, charging that Policeman
Price, on Sunday, June 29, dubbed
Michael Herman without cause.
An affidavit to the same effect was
also read from Michael Herman.
Mr.. Leary characterized the club
bling as an outrage and that the same
was done without the least cause while
Mr.. Tiernan was walking quietly on
his way home to New Hope.
Mayor Sergeant eontended that there
was cause for the policemans action
and that affairs would reach pretty
state when Council refuses to uphold
the city police in the discharge of
their duty.
President Solliday stated that in his
opinion Council had made great
mistake in appointing Mr.. Price po-
liceman that Mr.. Price displayed no
Judgment and as policeman had
proved complete failure.
On motion Of Mr.. Leary, the Police
Committee was instructed to subpoe
ma witnesses and investigate thu
charge made against Policeman Price
and report at the next meeting oil
Council.
The Printing Committee was in
structed to procure new license book
On motion of Mr.. Guillick, it was
agreed that when Council adjourn il
be to meet on Monday evening, the
2lst inst.
Attention was called to the practice
of number of boys and girls congre-
eating in front of st. Johns Church
and in Gordon 'sAlley, near the church,
also mt the doors mt st. Andrews
Church, throwing peanut shells and
tobacco on the steps and about the
| sidewalks and using boisterous Ian
| gnage on frequent occasions.
The matter was referred to the Po-
lice Committee.
The following bills were ordered
paid.
| Hunterdon Electric Co, street lights 1928 o.
| John kearns, advertising ....,....... ~ 25
| Peter Higgins, repairs, &c, Hibernia
| engine MISUNDERSTANDING. 10 u
| II G. Pidcock, hauling garbage out
side OF city observation-disclosures. 10 30
| Policeman y. Y. Price, meals for prs-
oners. Observation-Disclosures, 50
| Reed Carnick, examination of well
water .......................... 20 90
| q j. Fisher Co, stone ................ ~ 40
| A W. Muirheid, stone DRAG. 80
Council Room ...............,.... . 30
Levi o. Reynolds, ianitor Council
| Room, June. .....,...........,..... 3 90
| Amwell Lodge. rent of Council Room
three months -. 81 80
| Lambertville Water Co, repairing
fountain on SO. Main street,. AZ
On motion of Mr. I.earv ad inurned