Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-13
Ma yor Goodwin Delivers
His Second Inaugural
Outlines CiIy's Affairs and Pro-
gram for Coming Year.
CITY Government 0Tgalins and The Gen.
miiiees Are Appointed.

Hallowell, Me-, March 12.-(SpeciaD.-
The city government of 1906 met at the
City building Monday for organization
and every member was in his seat at
the appointed time of 10 o'clock. With
out, the conditions were decidedly
soually but this very happily was in
sharp contrast to the calmness and per-
feet serenity of the conditions existing
within between the hours Of 10 and II.
Mayor Goodwin in his inaugural adj
dress reviewed the various matters
pertaining to the conduct OF city affairs
and explained the status of the sever
al departments, referring TO the finan-
cial condition and the general aspira-
tons rs well as limitations of the city.
One thing is strongly urged by the
mayor and that is punctual attendance
at meetings of the board. He desires
that all matters requiring attention be
given full and complete consideration.
He is a firm believer in better roads and
recommends that Water street be CIV
en- much needed attention. He also
hopes for a larger State road apprOpri-
alton;
The morning session was called to
order by City Clerk Henderson and AL
dernan Willis was made president pro-
TEN of the board. Aldermen Gray and
Harvey We're appointed committee to
examine the credentials of the MEM
bers-elect and they forthwith attended
to their duty and reported them to be
correct. The oath of office was then
administered by Judge Stafford.
Aldermen Stoves and Pickard were
appointed committee to inform the
mayor that organization of the board
had been effected and that they awaited
his presence. The mayOr-elect was then
ushpred to his seat, was duly sworn by
Judge Stafford and then delivered his
inaugural address.
The MAYORS address follows:
The Mayors Address.
Gentlemen of the City Council:
The voters Of HailOwell have express
ed their wishes at the ballot box. and
have elected us to the several offices.
We have met here this morning to
take our oath of Office and begin the
work of the year.
We must realize that with these Of
ces come responsibility, and that the
success of our administration in no
small way determines the welfare of
our city and its citizens.
Let US begin the year with a fixed
determine ton to do our full duty ana
be ever punctual st the meetings of the
council and all other demands that
may be made upon uS. l trust mat
perfect harmony may prevail. that
majority vote may be Satisfactory to
all: and no iH-feelings aroused to
create dissension. Let our motto be
"Jusrice to all and special favors to
none"
MANY demands. and seemingly just
ones. will bc made upon us. which. with
our small, resources we shall be unable
TO carry out. There will be many items
which alone seem small. but long
column of these small items made
very large footing.
Az orr city charter has been changed
since our ordinances have been revised
! believe they should be carefully gone
over in order that each member OF tne
boar, may at all times be familiar win
the Laws and ordinances of the CITY.
FINANCE.
This most important department OF
our city is. am pleased to say. IN MOST
excellent condition. The city's lndeo'-
edness is s7G,232.77. A decrease from
1904 of s1.94S52. The net debt against
the city aside from the water WORKS IS
SOC o32.17. This small indebtedness is
being reduced $1,000 each year by the
retention of maturing bonds.
The appropriation of $500 for TINS re-
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Worth Knowing.