Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-08-04

The council was in mood for work
last evening, and there was gist of it
before them
The first surprise came in shape of a
majority report asking that the ordin-
ance for ferry franchise be laid on the
table. Mr.. Jones followed with minor
ity report, amending the ordinance so as
to fill certain blanks, rates etc., and
pl ace it on its passage. Councilman
Sherwood explained why the majority
took the action that they did, and then
through the good offices of Mr.. Leitch
the matter was tabled for one week. for
investigation.
The finance committee reported that
IN 'eaSurers statements were correct.
but wished further time to close ali
matters, and later in the evening the
whole matter OF the transfer of funds
as shown on the treasurers books was
referred to this committee to make
81. ehC with the treasurer, and report
nest week to the council.
No special rates for water were allowed
the ABERDEEN Packing company, and
they we're to furnish their own meter.
ne Packlng company we're granted
10 years lease of portion of Henry
street and the adjoining alley in East
Aberdeen.
Collections by the city justice for July
We're $2S7 .25. and by the city engineer
for water $2271.22.
Super intendent Linn reported 29,842..
900 gallons OF water pumped. and 1903
cords of wood used, also that his DEPART
ment had expended the sum of $6954. IL.
The report was minute and exhaustive,
yet concise, and he was thanked by the
council.
The street superintendent was in.
structed to repair the sidewalk between
this city and Cosmopolis on the South
side.
G. c. Norr'ger's liquor license was
transferred 10 John O'Hare and the
license Of W. Andersen and " Victor
Hickman, was transferred to John
JACKSON.
G. ". 10y and others presented a
petition from the l. o. r. M, asking
that they be allowed the use OF Market
street for Carnival purposes, commence
ing Aug. 22nd. Referred to street com.
nittee with power to act.
Resolution for the building of side.
walks on both sides of East Wishkah
street, Benn street to block 5, and Benn
street to Fleet street was ordered
published.
Resolution authorizing the city clerk
and mayor sign warrant in the sum Of
$2iOO for payment OF lots lately purchas-
ed 10y the city for city hall purposes.
Adopted.
Ordinance Alb, to vacate so feet of one
side of Front street from Schley to HO.
gan streets, near the Union mill, in OK.
change for like amount on the opposite
side OF the street, was adopted.
Ordinance 40, giving the I. o. and G.
II. R'y 20. permission to use certain
streets was also adopted, and the city
att 'rney was instructed to notify the
company to put their telegraph poles on
the iight OF way, o, OH the side OF the
streets.
The garbage ordinance was amended
SO as to give the city superintendent
power to arrest those refusing to obey
the ordinance.
The Grade on East Wishkah street was
established, and ordinance 42Q, to build
2J-foot walk on Lawrence street, was
adopted.
Bids for pumping station were receiv-
ed: Lucas & Bean. s., 1893; w. II. White,
$4,642; Creech Brothers, $4,448. As ali
the bids were considered high, they were
rejec,ed, and the clerk instructed to re-
advertise.
Bids Tor 20 foot road on First street !:
II. Schueweller, $1.27 per foot; II. A..
Wiley, $l.21; M. Stromer, $l.27. X. S.
jackson, Sl.l9; s. Shryock, $1,O9, and
+. b. Benn, $1,39 Bid of s. Shryock e.
Son accepted.
For the building OF sidewalk on G and
H from Heron to Market: r. Wiley.
43 cents per foot; H. Schueweller, as.
b. OF X. A. Wiley accepted.
Alev in block AZ, Bonn & Weatherwax
addition: H. Scheuweller, Sl.29 per
foot; S. Shryock, $l.27; r. a. Wilev,
1923; Hillogoss 4 Ladue, $l.4l. Bid OF
S. Shryock accepted
For the 14-foot sidewalks on Market
street: X. $. Jackson, 81 cents per foot !;
1. W. Mason, 53% cents; Nj. Stromer,
651a cents; s. Shtyock, 81 cents; r. A.
Wiley, 63 cents. 1. w. Masons bid was
accepted.
The bills for the month Of July were
allowed.
On motion Of NJ. r. Sherwood, war
rant OF $50 was ordered drawn in favor
OF the library trustees, to provide furni-
tufe for the new rooms, and the water
committee was given power to act in
purchasing the present library building
for city purposes,
The marshal asked for additional room
in the city Jail. Referred to police com
mittee. The matter OF special police
man was referred to the came committee,
with power to act, If in their judgment
the advent of the fishermen and the
opening Of the logging camps required
the services of an extra man.