The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

ditions in the Borough.
The borough council reorganized for
the coming year last night, by electing
Thomas Mclaughlin as chairman, to
succeed William McAllister. II. Il. Gill
ligan was reelected borough clerk
without opposition, as was also Bor-
ough Solicitor j. w. Mcdonald.
Mr.. Mclaughlin was unanimously
| elected after Messrs O'Boyle and Con-
merry the two new members, had been
sworn in and accorded seats. The
elections of Mr.. Gilligan as clerk and
of Attorney Mcdonald as borough So
licitor were then made. There was n
little contest over the election of bor-
ough engineer. Mr.. McAllister nomn-
ated NJ $. knight, the present engI-
neer, while the name of j. T.. Horan
was placed before the council by Mr..
Connery. Mr.. Horan was elected by q
vote of six to five.
The vacancy which has existed on
the police force for the greater part
or the past year was filled by the cleo
ton OF John Douchean, of the Fifth
ward, as patrolman. The remainder of
the police force were continued as here
tofore. Frank Nickerson was elected
| constable without opposition. Fire
! Chief ONeil announced to the council
his appointment of w. r. Potter, of
| the Neptune companv as frst ,.sist
ant. The animal r,ass,,a 80 p,,.e.as-
! Victor Rnrscball n,os rao, I,,st 80
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| Dunmorc, Pa, March s. 1902,
| Dunmore Borough Council.
| ItnNtln Al.
| nave come under my observation, and which will
iur'hcr the advancement of our progressive bo.
! rough.
Ihe proceeds from the rcfunding bonds recently
! ISSUED Should be used to pay all orders now be.
ing licld by banks and individuals for speculative
purposes, drawing per cent. interest.
resolution recalling all outstanding orders
| ana making them non.intercst bearing from date
| OF passage of the resolution would have the de.
sired effect in holders presenting them promptly
TO the borough treasurer for payment.
The contract with the Dunmore Electric Light
company for furnishing are and incandescent
lights, having expired, ] again desire the consid-
Grafton OF the project of the borough installing
ana operating ITS own electric plant.
The cost of lighting borough during the
past year exceeded $500.
plant can be installed complete for $4,000 90,
and in addition of cost of operating and main
tanning. would not exceed the amount paid for
lighting to a private concern for period of ten
years
earnestly request that the issuance OF $4,000
bonds for this purpose be submitted to vote
OF the people for approval
1t is probable that application for street rail
way franchises will be made during the coming
year and i'll connection Herewith | hope YOU
shall grant only such concessions that will nee,
with public approval.
Our streets are public property and any cor
poration desiring to monopoizc them for their
own use should he taxed accordingly.
There is possibility OF the main sewer being
laid, in the Second sewer district, the objections
having been partially overcome. I suggest that
arrangements be made for the laying of latcruls
on all streets i'll the main portion of the borough.
Sewers are necessity. and the health of the
community demands that the borough take care
OF refuse and surface water, which is al
lowed TO form and stagnate upon the thorough
fares
No practical progress has been made OF late
years. IN laying sidewalks and cutters. Many
lions of the borough are at times impossible for
pedestrians.
one OF the objections, and that which caused
tie government postal department to delay grant
ing free mail delivery the absence of side
walks on many OF the principal streets, and only
upon assurance OF the borough authorities that
existing conditions wonld be rcmcdcd was free
delivery finally granted.
herewith submit Il pHrtial list of streets upon
which the property owners should be compelled
TO lay walks and curbs: Fast Drinkcr, from
Blakoly to Warren street; Biakely, from Cherry
TO city line; Grove, Williams, Warren, Harper,
Bloom and Main street, Green Ridge, Delaware,
Madison, Webster, Clay, Quincy and Monroe ave
nucS.
Another and important matter is the neglect
ful condition sidewalks are kept in snow and
icy weather. j recommend the passage OF an Or
dinance whielf will compel property owners and
tenants TO keep their walks in Il clean and pass
able condition.
Recently several fatal accidents have occurred
at railroad crossings by neglect of railroad COM
panes to provide against accidents at dangerous
points. Gates in charge OF watchmen should be
erected at Bunker Hill, Third and Grove, East
dents with probable loss OF life.
My attention has been repeatedly called to the |
many hucksers and peddlers from out of town
tion to our business people without paving H. |
ccnse
At the request of many of our merchants | ask |
that an ordinance be enacted compelling all who |
huckstcr or pcdde within the borough limits to |
pay 4 license fee.
The police department under the direction of |
Chief lelley las given entire satisaction While |
it is almost impossible To give protection with |
the limited number OF putrolmen 10 all sections
oi the borough the Larger portions are regularly |
p"troneu ot h'sht,
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