The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
LIGHTING PLANT is
SELF SUPPORTING
.eeLLEGTIoNs ARE ABOUT DOUBLE
WHAT EXPENDITURES ARE.
MISS EDLING PRESENTS CLAIM
Says She Fell on Sidewalk and Lost
$500 and Wants Council TO Allow
Her That Sum.

The mid-month session Of the coun-
eli was not very important one. In
fact, had not the annual appropriation
bill been passed, there would have
been nothing OF any interest.
The appropriation bill this year
carries with 1t sll 900 which is 5000
less than last year. In this appro-
priation is included $1,000 for general
sewer purp rses it being the intention
Of those at the helm OF the city govern
ment TO do something towards getting
sewerage next year. The great saving
this year is In the light and water de-
partment where the receipts are near
ly twice as great as the outlay, which
is TO say that the plant is self support
ing, both as far as current expenses
are concerned and also as TO caring for
the interest on the bonds. From a
thoroughly reliable source it is learned
that, at the recent rate OF collections,
the income Is a trifie over 5000 per
year while the current expenses
amount TO little over 81, 900 per year.
There is a great deal OF construction
work being done this year in the line
OF changing wires, extensions etc. that
20 TO eat up the residue but another
year will see all Of that work cOmplet-
ed, together with an increased income
from the extensions. When il Is con-
sidered that the system is carrying
the arc lights, from which there Is no
revenue, and affording fire projection,
another dead head that would have 70
be paid extra for il the plant was
operated by private individuals, the
record Of the electric light and water
system Ia the second year OF its reor-
ganized condition is simply wonderful.
J a-The-sxtenSiOn TO the Grea: Western
Dwill be made this fall The poles are
being set now so as to have them up
before cold weather sets in. The
wires will be strung later.
The claim Of Adoph Sutter for $50
damages TO his property on Erie street
was allowed. From what nvesti-
cation we have made Of this claim,
Mr.. Sutter was certainly entitled TO
something. Defects In the new water
main caused the undermining and al
most entire destruction Of his foun-
dation wall so that he'iS TO quite an
expense 70 repair IL.
Miss Edling had a claim for dam
ages She says that she fell on the
sidewalk In front of Mrs G. ). Henry's
residence and lost seven dollars. She
wanted the council to put up the
money but the members couldn't see
II that way and passed the claim up.
There was hitch I'm the appointing
OF an alderman for the vacancy In the
third ward. IL is understood that
there is difference OF choice between
the mayor and aldermen and among
the aldermen themselves. Three
names have been mentioned as prob
able appointees: John Dawson, Sr.,
Jas. 9. Wilkinson and Frank Scadden.
The official proceedings are rs fol-
lows
Crystal Falls, Mich, Sept 1904.
A regular meeting OF the city coun-
ell was held ON the above date with
all the members present except =. A.
BrySOn.
Minutes of previous meeting was
M rspd approved.
"a committee appointed at last
n.el,ing OF council 20 investigate the
Sutter claim for damages by water to
building I'm Maple Grove reported in
favor OF allowing the claim.
Moved by Louis MeiSler seconded by
Daniel Dawson that the Sntter claim
be allowed at $50. Yeas; Thomas
Penglase, J. H. Johnson, Daniel Davi-
son and Louis Meisler. Noes: none.
Motion carried.
Moved by Daniel Dawson, seconded
by Louis Meisler that the claim pre-
sented TO the council by Miss Edling
Ne disallowed. Motion carried.
Il Moved by Louis Meislcr seconded
by j. II. Johnson that we appoint an
alderman TO fll vacancy In third ward.
Motion carried.
The appointment of an alderman
was laid over until next regular meet.
ing Of council
Moved by Thomas penglase second
ed by J. IT, Johnson that the annual
appropriation bill as read be adopted.
Yes; Thomas penglaSc, J. H. johnson,
Daniel Dawson and Louis Meisler.
Noes: none Motion carried.
On motion meeting adjourned.
ROBERT MtfNNs.
City Clerk.