Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-07
ALDERMEN MEET.
MANY MINOR MATTERS DE-
MAND THEIR ATTENTION.
SEVERAL SMALL APPROPRIATIONS
yoTED-MAY BUY HORSE HOSE
WAGON AND DISPENSE WITH
ONE COMPANY.

The aldermen had a late session at their
regular meeting last evening. Many
matters we're brought to their attention,
and several appropriations were voted.
The full board was present at the
meeting, Mayor Greedy In the chair.
There were severe! citizens present with
matters they wished to present to the
bosrd. and these were heard before the
city took ny regular business.
PARK STREET DRAIN.
Ex-Msyor II. t. Davis asked for assist
snee from the city In building drain on
Park street at the ice-house lot. The
drain is In the street limits, and as resi-
dents OF the vicinity are about to lay out
considerable money for the improvement
OF the ice-house lot, which would be a
benefit TO the city, It was thought the
city should be willing to do something
towards laying tile drain.
Later In the evening the request was
taken under consideration by the board.
Alderman Stuart thought the city should
help In the work. Aid. Brady was in
clined to question the expediency OF an
appropriation for work there when other
parts OF the city were also In need of it.
Mayor Greedy thought the people OF Park
street aud vicinity had shown commend
able pride aud great pluck In undertaking
the work they have. He thought they
should be ncoursged. II residents OF
other parts Of the city should take as
much pride In their localities, they would
| also be entitled to assistance.
Alderman Leland moved to allow $50
toward Park street drain, and the vote
was passed.
Howard Walker called attention OF the
board to the condition Of the ruins of the
Sinclair house adjoining his, which was
partially burned several months ego.
Pieces OF the building were frequently
blown into his yard when there was
high wind, and were menace to his and
other children playing there. The board
will call attention of the inspector OF
buildings to the matter.
FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
Irving osgood. OF VIM. II. H Rice post,
q. A. r appeared before the board to ask
for the usual appropriation for Memorial
Day, and the use OF Hancock hall on
Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day.
Tue use OF the hall and $50 was voted.
ELM STREET NUISANCE.
Aid. Stuart, ofthe committee on streets,
reported in regard to petition for re-
| pairs on Elm street, presented al the last
meeting, that the committee found the
street to be I'm the usual bad condition of
many streets at this season. The side
walk needs to be repaired or rebuilt. The
drain or open sewer complained OF was
menace to Fsaith. The board OF healt b
| had reported 1t as nuisance that should
be speedily abated. The trouble was
| caused by residents OF vicinity draining
| sinks and closets into the open drain.
| The committee thought they should be
compelled to build eesspools or else con-
meet with city sewer II possible.
The committee reported that 1t had not
/ had time to investigate Bayside sidewalk,
and was given more time to report
| thereon.
: In regard to application OF George A.
\ psrchPr for granite cross walk in front
. Of his house on High street, The commit
tee reported that they found considerable
| objection to IL on the part OF those VINO
drove over the street frequently. A. a
remedy the committee suggested that a
| sidewalK be built on the east side OF
High street, but when property owners
found that the street line ran we'll up on
/ their lawns they decided to get along
! without eros, wslk or sidewalk. Mr..
Parct err has Withdrawn his application.
LOOK OUT FOR YOUR DRAINS
Aid. Stuart, who represented the city
J in suits for collection OF special sewer as