The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-17
CITY BUYS A
FIRE ENGINE

propositions for fire protection we're n
ceived from Joe Wilson and / E. Morst
sidewalk petition was granted for bot
sides Of Stranahan avenue; the fnant
committee reported a balance Of vi ,566
81 in the hands of the treasurer; I'll
fire and water committee was instructe
to purchase double 35.gallon chemic,
fire engine at cost of $l100; the stree
completing work on the road to tn
boat landing; an ordinance TO pr0hibi
prizefghts in the city passed first read
ing; an ordinance fixing fire limits 70
the city was given final passage; bill
amounting TO $583,39 were ordered paid
and on motion the council adjourned.
There was a full attendance with th,
exception of Recorder Nickelsen, whose
place as clerk OF the session was flIeC
by councilman Mcdonald.
A letter was read from II. j
Holmes stating that he had moi
yet received the $50 for q deed
TO sewer right Of way through the land
OF Mr.. Hopkins. Mr., Holmes wanted
the $50 or the deed returned. Mayei
explained that the money was withheld
because the city's attorney had iount
some flaw in the agreement. The re
c0rder was later ordered to mail Mr.
Holmes warrant for his money.
A proposition was read from Joe vii.
son, agreeing 10 furnish water for 81
q month for each hydrant, the city to
furnish the fire hydrants and pipe.
Should the city at any time discontin-
ne buying water from him, he was to be
guaranteed pay for crosses and gates.
No action was taken on the proposition
but II is understood the council is iav-
orable to II.
l.. 3. Morse stated that he had a
spring sufficient to supply the water
needs Of the city and IL ready to talk
business
The business men and citizens on the
heights petitioned that sidewalk be
laid on both sides OF Stranahan avenue.
There seems 10 be dispute concerning
the property lines IN this addition, and
on motion OF Rand the sidewalk petition
was granted with the understanding
that the property owners shall ascertain
the street lines at their own expense,
and that the sidewalk be laid.
A communication from Street Com
missioner Cunning stated that he had
ordered Jim Langille to remove his fen
ces from the streets, and on Langllle's
failure to do so, the street commission
or had the work done at an expense OF
20, which he considered Langilie should
pay. The bill was left with Marshal
0linger for collection.
While discussing the removal OF fen
cos from the streets Mcdonald said
There were some fences ia River Street
that should be taken down. He wanted
every one treated alike.
Rand, the chairman of the committee
on fire and water, stated that he and
councilman Prather had been in Port
land last week, where they examined q
chemical fire engine. The engine when
new cost $1,000, but the city Of Hood
River had the opportunity TO get Il for
4lOO. The engine Ia in good condition
and supplied with new fixtures and 1850
feet Of hose. II has been used IN the
city, Of Pocatello, which has recently in
stalled paid department and secured
larger engines for horses, Mr.. Rand
thought the engine was a bargain. The
company selling " was willing to make
easy tern1s OF payment. i
Prather spoke In favor of buying the |
engine. While the four-wheeled engine
was heavy, Weighing 2600 pounds, he
Thought IL better than two.wheel en- |
gine, and considered that IL would pull
down bill just as easy. The engine was
supplied with new equipment, and the
two l3-foot ladders that can be made in |
to q combination 22-foot ladder.
Other members of the council smoke
in favor Of the purchase of the engine, |
Over 30 per cent OF the fires of the larg-
er cities are, extinguished by chemical
engines said Mr.. Rand. On motion OF
Mr.. Rand the committee on fire and
water was instructed 10 purchase the |
engine, and TO arrange for the erection
Of an engine shed adjoining the city |
hall. AT this point Prather suggested |
that the city take steps toward The or
ganization OF a volunteer fire depart |
ment.
Mayes, for the committee on streets
and public property, reported that
work on the East Side grade had gone
as Tar as the funds on hand permitted. |
The grade between the railroad bridge
and the county bridge was completed
Tor light traffic, and the fiIl across the
Button corner has been finished. A flll
Or bridge is needed over the low ground
,rossing the land of the Oregon Lumber
20, Mr. Mayes thought It would cost
lbout S40O to complete the work.
Councilman Early said trestle could
De built at a much less cost, but he did
not favor bridge, as the work would
lot be permanent as fiji. He consid.
'red woo sufficient TO make the fll.
On motion Of Rand the street commit.
zee was authorized to expend not over
800 In completing the work on the road
o the boat landing.
Councilman Bailey of the health COM
nittee reported two cases OF diphtheria 1
u the hill. The Marshal had placed
quarantine flags on the houses and the
ommittee thought there was no danger
the contagion spreading. II
Prather, chairman OF the sewer com \
littee, had no report to offer MeDon- a
y member ol The same committee, G
ated that the attorney employed O
the city considers that the city has Of
Q authority to make double assess. fr
ent for the sewer. system. BY this G
cans the property of the whole town b,
ould be taxed to construct the main d
wer and the outlet, while the branch. d
would be paid for by the adjoining e,
operty owners as they were built. a
A new ordinance. was presented by G. h
. Bell asking for a franchise to con. c
ruct and operate an electric railway in d
ood River. Mr.. Bell asked for rights L
lay rails on River street, State street, G,
I'd Park street to the city limits. He "
so asks that he have ten years in
h'ch to complete his system on all q
ese streets. The system will begin
the water front on the east end OF y,
'lumbia avenue, the new street to the e. e.
'at landing, cross the county bridge, ~
ID come west on State street TO the ~
nter OF town. This part of the road ~,
7; Bell proposes TO construct imme. 10
ately. 70 70
The matter was referred to the com. a, ~
ittee on streets and public property. ~ :,
An ordinance prohibiting prize fights. -
king contests or exhibitions, or at.
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