The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

mended that no further delay be made
The other councilmen seemed to think
SO too, and they ordered the purchase OF
the mill site as stated above.
The contract with the Dixon Garbage
Crematory company was read by the city
clerk. It was unanimously accepted and
the proper officials were ordered to sign
the same.
Will Buy Hose for Fire Department.
The fire department committee re-
ported the need of 800 feet of hose. This
amount had been previously ordered by
the last council, but was never purchas-
ed. The committee was instructed to
look up the cost of the host and to re-
port at a future meeting.
Street Commissioners Report Good One
Street Superintendent Edward Doyle
submitted his report of work done on
the street. His report showed that he
had been doing a great deal of good
work along the line of street improve
ments. The report was accepted unan-
imously.
The street committee made a report.
1t suggested the paving of East Pike
street from Oak street to Prices hill;
Third street from Mechanic to Lee, and
the widening of Hickman street from its
beginning to its intersection at Wilson
street also the grading of the latter
street. The report was received and
the committee was instructed to look
up the estimates and cost of the pro-
posed paving and report at e future
meeting.
Councilman Hart asked that the street
committee take a trip out to Locust
street and shave look"
Depot Baggage-Hotel License Ordinance.
An ordinance relating to the licensing
of hotels, restaurants and boarding
houses. for the purpose of having badg-
cd representative present at the passen-
ger depot to look after hotel guests
baggage, passed its first reading. The
license fee is $40 per year. The penalty
is fine of not less than 81 nor more than
$50. each day constituting separate of
tense.
Electric Light Plant Franchise.
A petition for franchise for an cleo
trio lighting power plant, signed by A.
NJ. 4. Cunningham and George c. Stone,
partners in trade, was read by the city
clerk. The petition asked permission to
erect and maitain, construct and operate
an electric light, heating and power
power plant. 1t stipulated the erection
of such plant within twelve months. 1t
specified construction of the pole and
wire system under the supervision of the
city. II oilers the city the free nsc
of any poles for fire rnd police alarms.
The company agrees to assume RESPONSE
bility for any injury or damage done TO
any person by accident or otherwise.
The petition for franchise caused con
siderable discussion. The majority of
the co,nciiineu seemed 10 be in favor
% granting H. That it was privilege
The petitioners had Of going into lcgiti-
mate business. and that competition
would be i rather good timing for the
city. was conceded by all OF the mem
ber-. 9nc councilman objected upon the
rrorni that he was opposed 20 the grant
inr Of municipal franchises for personal
monetary gain free. He stood ready 10
offer $1,000 for the same franchise. At
tprney NJ. 6. Sprrr. was listened 10 upon
..e ,ubiecs. f'e appeared r. - petit
i:aer- a;.l aTslcd strcaa's v.hr they
should be given permit To 20 into the
electric lighting business just as well ~
person be granted license to go into
any other kind of business in the city
Upon motion of Councilman Kelley. the
petition was laid ON the table for Pc
riod of two weeks. in order to give all
of the members OF the council chance
to consult with their constituents regard
ing the franchise.
The city's Finances.
The finance committee made its REP
. They reported that a statement of
expenditures and receipts of the city
the past year would be ready by
next council meeting
/ City Collector John Stcclc'r report Y
/ read. He submitted a tabulatcd sta
mcnt of the receipts and cxpcnditur
of the city for the month of May. Du
| ing that time he had collected and r
ceived sl7,325.ls and has expended 81
! 57l.2l.
! The following bills were read and o
dered paid:
Street pay roll...-..-- .s0i5-e
Water works pay roll ...-.....- 1905
Tate & Mccune. ......... 671
clarksburg Electric Light Co... eo3I
Monticello Brick Co............ 81.
James Boyles -.............. 5.
West Virginia Mine Supply Co... 30
Clarlsburg Improvement Co.. 500
Charles Lee 3
Glen Elk Brick Co.. IL
clarlssbury Planning aiill Co.. o
Sonthcr Pine Lumber Co... -
r. owa 4 Farnum. ........... -
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