Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-05-07

SlllS W. l)llSHan, tN-IrtdSUrtT. Lilo 80
Lancclot Richardson ColeCtor.... 1872 10
.................... 800 On
Mueller Manufacturing Company. - NO
Union Mining Company. u Is
Alfred leflries, superintendent. 10 10
III. Spriyg ...... : 80
Total receipts. ..... .............slO,l2 ~ ~
Bills paid on
Orders. ............. .......... S,ltS Is
Balance cash. ...................S 1899 IL
SUMMARY.
Balance-watcr. ............. ......sl ,9o0 ID
DcIicicnCy-CorpOrate. ........ $50 ID
j. 5. Metzger, Clerk, read his annual
report-a lengthy paper, concerning all
receipts and expenditures, giving the
items on each side. Itshows assets over
liabilities in corporate fund amounting
to $3,Sl0.1l, and liabilities over assets i'll
the water fund amounting to $632.29.
After hearing the annual report Mayor
Lammert stated that the business was
finished and declared Council adjourned
sine die.
Mayor elect George G. Townsend.
having qualified before the Clerk of
Circuit Court, took his place as presid-
ing officer
Councilman Griffith was appointed
Clerk pro tenn.
Councilmen Horace Ct. Evans, J. Con-
rad Yungerman and Noah M. Skldmore
took the oath of Office and were assigned
to seats.
Nominations for Clerk were called for
and Mr.. Rank nominated j. S. Metzger.
Nominations closed, and
On motion, Mr.. MetZger was declared
elected by reclamation.
Messrs. Thomas J. Thomas and Lance
lot Richardson We're the only candidates
for the office of Collector. On ballot the
vote stood 3 to , and Mayor Townsend
voted for Richardson, electing him.
Alfred Jetfries, only candidate for
Water superintendent, was chosen by
ballot cast by Clerk.
The Office of Street supervisor enjoyed
three seekers in the persons of Richard
Morgan, John H. Lewis, Adam Wagner.
Mr.. Morgan, receiving votes, was de
clared elected.
Applications for the position of Pump
man were made by MessIs. Robert NJ
Hill, b. r. Schotield, Martin Hartig and
Joseph Duffy. On ballot it was found
that Mr.. Hartig was the choice of all,
receiving votes.
Georges. Phillips was chosen Surveyor
j. Conrad Iungcrman was elected
Treasurer.
Messrs. G. G.. Watson and Robert H.
Gordon, nominated for Attorney, re-
ceived on first ballot votes each.
Mayor Townsend again cast the deciding
ballot, this time for Mr. Gordon.
Mcssrs. John Jetfries, James Hanson
and John Farraday were elected As
SCISSORS.
The Mayor then appointed the Stand
ing Committees rs follows:
.NrcetS-Evans and Rank.
Udfcr-Skidmore and Davis.
Fjnanc,-Rank and Skidmorc.
Ljghi-Gritfth and Iungerman.
B"Rdi"g-Evans and Davis.
Or|i"dmcc> ""d Prinfi"g-trtlith and
Iungcrman.
a committee from the Fire Depart
mrnt was present and asked Council to
appoint man to accompany the Super
intendent and flush out all the fire plugs.
On motion, the Chief of the Depart,
ment was authorized to designate the
man for the work.
The letter from judge r. H. Koch,
president of the Electric Railway Com
pany, that was laid over last meeting
was taken up and discussed by several
Councimen, after which it was, ON
suggestion of Mayor Townsend, referred
to the Street committee and the Attorney.
Water superintendent reported work
done on several mains that had been
frozen and bursted and II number of
service-pipes, and | / feet of water in the
large reservoir.
Bailitf Fisher reported fines amount
ing to $22 collected and turned over to
Treasurer.
Building permits We're granted to
j. II. Bepler-for IA T. room frame residence,
2jX31, on Union street
7. NJ STANDARDIZATION to residence,
wash house and stable on Frost avenue.
Messrs. J. C. Wilson and son-two 10
room frame dwellings, Maple street.
Daniel C. Brode-addition to Kitchen
l0x12, west Union street.
G. w. Johnson, of Friendsville, Md,
addressed communication to Council
asking for information regarding licenses
for the operation of merry -gorOund.
Water Superintendent Jetfries reported
$2.06 received for supplies sold to
William Griffith.
\ notice from First National Bank
was read to effect that note of 800
would be due Monday, May ..
On motion, Mayor and Clerk We're in
structed to renew note for 30 days.
Archibald Steuart made complaint
about water coming down alley to Loo
street and laying in front of his house.
Referred to Street committee.
Milton w. Race wanted water at new
stable.
On motion, Mr.. JeffrieS was instructed
to make the necessary extension.
An extension of line on Green street
was also discussed and finally referred
to Water committee and Superintendent,
with power to act.
The new Electric Light plant people
asked for ll2-inch service-pipe and
meter. Matter given over to Water
superintendent and committee with
power to act.
A bill amounting to sos from City
Drug Store for paints and supplies fur
nlshed w. 5. Burton when Council
Chamber was re-mOdeled was read. 1t
seems that when Mr.. Burton contracted
for the work his price included paints,
varnish, etc, but not of wallpaper used.
Council paid Mr.. Burton contract price,
also for the nanpr and diScla;mS thp