The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-20
DOINGS OF COUNCIL.
Town Law Makers Meet In Regular Monthly
Session.

to the fact that there was not
quorum present, the meeting was
postponed till Friday night.
Mr.. Kashner reported that the
order of Council regarding repairs at
the St. Elmo had been complied with
and that the same is now in good
sanitary condition.
Street Commissioner Neyhard re.
ported that the nuisance at the Cen
trail Hotel had been abated. He
further stated that Catherine street
had been filled up and that he had
laid all crossings as directed by
council at the previous meeting. In
the matter of the stone culvert on
Main street, near the Barton farm, he
said that it would cost $457.oo exclu-
sive of labor.
The committee on Highways re-
ported that bids had been received
for the proposed bridge at Keter's
Mill, as follows. Thomas Corey,
$63s.3s; while NJ. T. Oil, the other
bidder, had bid by the yard, and being
somewhat indefinite the matter was
referred back to the Committee for
further consideration.
Mr.. Reimard stated that Jefferson
street at the intersection of Fourth
was in bad condition owing to the
fact that the water would remain
standing in the cutters after rain.
1t was moved and seconded that
crossing be laid at the corner of
Jefferson street and Anthony alley to
obviate this difficulty.
Mr.. Reimard also reported that
sidewalks should be laid on West
street, between Fourth and Fifth
streets. On motion duly seconded
the secretary was instructed to notify
the property owners on said street to
lay walks within twenty days or the
same would be done by the Town
with the usual penalty added.
The Klein property on East street,
il was reported. had not yet been
connected with the sewer. On mo-
tion duly seconded Street Commits
sioner Neyhard was instructed to
notify Mr.. Klein that if the same was
not given immediate attention and
the proper connections with the sew
er made, that fine of SI.oo per day
would be inflicted by Council, said
fire to continue until the proper con-
nections had been made.
In the matter of finding suitable
place for drying the hose of the
Friendship Fire Co., Mr.. Kashner
reported that place in the rear of
the Town Hall could be provided for
that purpose.
The Secretary was instructed to
look up the title of the property on
Seventh street, occupied by GLASGOW
Cameron. in order that the owner ol
the same may be notified to lay a
pavement within twenty days.
Arthur Naylor appeared before
Council on behalf of the Good Viii
Fire Company and asked tor an ap
preparation from the town. On mo-
ton. duly seconded, one hundred
dollars was granted the above com
pany.
After a somewhat lengthy discus
sion of the ordinance relative to the
proposed switch of the ID. l.. & w
Railroad across the canal, the matter
was referred to a committee to ex
anime tine route before final action II
taken.
Mrs. M. E. Ent made request t(
Council that she be permitted to con
meet a conductor from her building
with the sewer. No action taken.
Report of light read and referred tC
Committee on Light. Ten lights wer'
reported out during the past montl
and the amount of same, $a.5o, wa
ordered to be deducted from the ligh
bill.
1t was moved and seconded tha
the Town Engineer be instructed tc
survey the proposed new road at Iron
dale within one week.
On motion, duly secouded, Stree
Commissioner Neyhard was instructed
10 repair the broken drain at Sixtl
and Catharine streets.
President Townsend reported tina
the Bell Telephone Company had re
fused to supply the hose houses witt
telephones.
Members Hughes, Wolverton ant
Kashner were appointed by Presiden
Townsend as a committee to investl
gate the route for the proposed nev
switch of the d. l.. & w. r. X. Co
across the canal and to report t
council at subsequent meeting.