Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-19
THE CITY COUNCIL
uEGISLATES ENGINEER AND
SUPERINTENDENT OUT.
And Returns to Old Method Of Water Super.
intendent and Street Commissioner. Place
of Meeting Changed. Union Mill Wants
City Telephone Rates. Palm Dance Hall
Closed, etc.

There was busy meeting of the city
council last night and quite volume Of
business was transacted with dispatch.
The water committee was authorized
to act in the matter OF selling some de-
fective water pipe.
A communication was read from John
G. Lewis, on behalf of the Union Mil
Co., stating that although their mill vas
within the city limits, they were obliged
to pay long distance rates in order to
phone to the Aberdeen exchange, and
asking that the city authorities assist
the company by bringing pressure on
the telephone people. The matter was
referred to the attorney.
The Grays Harbor Electric Co. asked
that when Heron street is improved. the
work be done on each side up to the
railroad tracks, instead of stopping two
feet short, stating that the company
would pay contract price for the two feet
it is obliged to maintain by its franchise.
This brought up the subject Of that i'm
provement, and after discussion, it WAS
decided to lay it over one week, to give
the property owners a chance to decide
what sort OF pavement they wish.
On recommendation OF the street com.
mttee, the council declined 20 take any
action in the matter of approving the
replat of half block in East Aberdeen,
made by J. b. Dabney, and reported in
favor of sidewalks on Ii street.
Engineer Hunt was instructed to es-
tablish the grade on South d street, as
requested by G. Il. Green.
Lucas reported that the committee
had not fully considered the West bridge
franchise, and requested another week.
Granted.
The report of the clerk of warrants
outstanding was referred to the finance
committee.
The action of Supt. Linn, in ordering
sidewalks renewed was ratified.
petition for larger water main on
Market street, between Washington and
Division, was referred to the committee.
j. C. Hogan appeared for the city
library, and made plea for more city
aid for this worthy institution. He ask.
ed the appropriation of'$55 month for
this year, and $50 for magazines. Action
Il
A resolution was adopted for building
sewers in District H, in East Aberdeen.
The resolution for District A was con.
sidered, and Mayor Lindstrom called at
,tent;on to the sewers laid out for Cottage
Addition, and to the fact that:this prop.
erty was not legally plated; had no
streets or alleys, and suggested danger
in improving private property. As the
discussion progressed, it developed that
this large district, the estimated cost OF
sewers for which is $26, 600, is hardly in
shape for the improvement according to
the lines laid down in the resolution,
and it was referred back to the com.
mittee. .H
An ordinance was passed changing the
place of council meeting to 30l East
Market street.
An ordinance granting the Ninemire
& Morgan Co. franchise for electric
lights and steam heat was introduced
and referred to the street committee.
Ordinances were passed and approved
abolishing the offices OF city engineer
and street uperlntendent, and creating
those Of water superintendent, at 500 q
month. and street commissioner, at SIC
a month.
The clerk was directed to turn over
the Market street sidewalk rolls to the
treasurer for collection, they having been
held up pending the suit in court owe,
the payment of the contractor.
Assessment rolls Nos. liz, 11S, 12l
were equalized as assessed.
j. Harry Smith, proprietor of the
Palm dance hall, made an eloquent plea
for the continuance OF his license, offer.
ing to pay special policeman, if the
city would appoint one. Marshal Carter
was called upon and asked the character
OF the house. The marshal informed the
council that the place was very rough
house; that fights were OF nightly o.
currence. varied occasionally with the
pastime Of relieving a drunken man OF
whatever money he had. The council,
by unanimous vote. revoked the halls
license.