The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-05-06
MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT.

urging on the part Of the council,
and there is seldom q case where it is
| necessary for the sidewalk committee
to condemn an old board walk and
order in the new.
WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE
The waterwOrks system now in
operation seems to be verv salts
factory and with the electric motor
which has Deer installed, appears to
be sufficient for all the city's needs.
One of the wells at the pumping
station, through defective workman
| ship or some other aus has gone
out of commission and will probably
have to be abandoned. but as soon as
a new we'll can be put down, every
thing in the waterwOrks department
will be in a much better condition
than ever.
Receipts from water rent are on the
increase each year, and it will not be
long before the water system Will be
more than self-sustaining and be able
to contribute a neat surplus each year
for the payment OF bonds and interest.
During the year there has been in
stalled a large water meter on the
main leading from the pumps to the
tank. which enables the water com
missioner to check up the amount OF
water pumped each month with the
consumption and in that way be able
to discover if there are leaks any
where in the system, which is not only
a satisfactory but also a check on any
waste which might otherwise occur.
The sewerage system still maintains
its highly efficient condition. taking
care of the sewage and surface water
in a very satisfactory manner. and is
becoming more and more appreciated
bv our citizens as shown by the cal
for sewer privileges in parts of the
city not already provided.
The 1--WE assessments are gradual.
" being paid and the Indebtedness is
now in such condition that it is no
a burden on anyone.
SALE OF CIGARETS AND TOBACCO
The law prohibiting the sale o.
~cigarets and tobacco to minors is one
which should be strictly enforced
both for the moral and physical vel
fare Of the youths of our city.
The dealers in these articles may
very materially assist the officers il
strict enforcement of those laws
which | am glad to say they are do
!, ing. and as a consequence there il
very little sold to minors at this time
BOARD OF HEALTH
This department of the city govern
7 ment has been very efficient and tn,
city is of the best. 1t is to be hoped
that our citizens will cheerfully co
operate with this board and have al
rubbish of every nature removed iron
I their premises and from the adjoinin!
alleys as provided by law, so that tn
danger of an epidemic of any kline
may be eliminated SO far as possible
: FIRE DEPARTMENT
We have been very fortunate in tn
past year in not having any very de
, structive fires. but such as have occur
red have been handled in such a man
ner by our volunteer fire department
as to deserve the highest commenda
; ton.
+ A fire alarm whistle has been plac
ed at the railroad round house
through the kindness Of the railroa'
officials. which seems to be a yer
) satisfactory fire alarm. and with tn
, present equipment the fire department
appears to be able to cope with an,
ordinary fire.
4 CARNAGIE LIBRARY
, This is an institution of which ever
+ citizen should feel proud and whic
: should receive the hearty support @
, every person in the city as well as G
1 the city council. During the pas
D year the city council has put a ney
Y roof on the library building beside
/. rendering other material assistance
y 1t should be the aim Of all to rende
4 such assistance as possible in keepin
e up the grounds and building SO tina
o it may present the best posslb
appearance, and at the same time b
comfortable and pleasant for it
patrons.
: POLICE DEPARTMENT
The police department consisting @
Charles Sutclitf as chief and Claud
q performed their duties in the usua
? note that there is very little dis
turbance and few arrests. due largel
to the watchful care of our polio
) officers.
+, CIT PROGRESS
During the past season the Fiel
! and Market days were continued an
t they seemed to be q very popula
: method of entertaining the people VIII
gathered here during those days
Our business men appeared to b.
Z very well satisfied with the result
obtained in the way ofincreased trade
4 and there is no question but tina
something of this nature should b
. continued, and no doubt will be a
= there has been a large amount sui
. scribed for the purpose Of paying tn
: expenses of a base ball team for tn
:. present season. besides arrange
ments are being made to hold