Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-02-25
THE CITY COUNCIL
RUNS FAIRLY SMOOTH-THE AIR
is ALMOST EXPLOSIVE.
Saloons to Close at IL Midnisht-No More Va.
eating Of Streets, They Will Be Leased
New System or Pay Roll Adopted-No
More 3.Story Wooden Structures.

All the councilmen and the mayor
were present at the meeting last even
ing, and were ready to take an active
part in the work of the evening.
Wilson Bros, were granted a six inch
main to connect with the automatic fire
protection in their new mill.
The petition OF the Lindstrom Ship
building company for lease OF portion
of Lincoln street was referred
Two remonstrances; one from the
saloonkeepers and one from general
residents, against raise in liquor
licenses, was received and filed.
Cliff Weatherwax and other residents
of the hill, asked for six inch main to
connect their homes with the main on
Broadway and third street, was referred.
Ordinance numbered 399 ordering all
saloons to be closed at 12-midnight was
adopted.
Ordinance numbered 400 prohibiting
the erection OF three story wooden build
ings, passed and is now IN law.
Councilmen Jones and Wilson presen-
ted new system of payroll, which will
show what each department OF the city
costs, was adopted, and the finance
committee was instructed to have a
quantity OF forms printed.
The street committee reported back
the petition OF the Lindstrom Shipyard
company, recommending the Lease, if it
could be done according to law.
The finance committee were instructed
to look into the present system of city
bookkeeping, and report if a better
method can be adopted.
The recommendation of Engineer Hunt
that piles be driven the full width Of X
street near Hume was adopted.
The petition OF the American Mill Co.
for the vacation OF Stanton street was
denied, and the mayor and clerk were
empowered to enter into a lease with
the company for the use of the street.
Superintendent Linn reported that
notices had been served on parties,
whose sidewalks need repairing. The
action was ratified. > &c.,, .-.
Several notices Of publ. alton were
passed upon and filed lo'
Councilman Jones reported that the
city property on G street could be sold
for $500, and Councilman Sherwood
reported that he could get $250o for the
property if the city would wait until
March. The council ordered that call
for bids be published.
r. Dabney asked permission to remove
the temporary buildings on his Heron
street lots, that he might be able to
erect brick block there. Permission
was granted to move the one occupied
by the Rochester Clothing Co., if he
would tear down the one. lately occupied
by Louis FOCAL. ~.
The ladies' interested in the library
scheme we're allowed to build a wood
shed not over 10 feet leep, on to the
library nothing was said as to how wide
it could be.
Benjamin Bernard's bill for services
as fire engineer was allowed.
The resolution to do away with the
permanent engineer for the fire depart.
ment was laid on the table, and the fire
committee was instructed to hire com
petant party to look after the city engine
and other property.
City Attornev Boner was instructed to
draw up an ordinance for the building
OF alleys in blocks A and As, for the
building of sidewalk on the north side
of Michigan avenue and Washington
street.
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