The Dickinson press., 1910-04-23
CITY Appointments ''.. =.
COUNCIL ORGANIZED

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i".'"sdav evening the city council Or
q State Histo~- 10 O'Clock before
the old counes.or'cal Society un-
finished business and ajdourliS.
The retiring mayor, Geo. M. Frye. es-
corted the new mayor. R. H. johnson,
to the chair amid the clapping of hands.
Notwithstanding the lateness of the
hour, those present insisted on speech
from Mayor johnson, who stated that
he realized the responsibilities of the
Offices assumed by the new members
and he asked the hearty cooperation of
the councilmen in giving the city
clean business administration. Mr..
johnson referred to the fact that Dick
inson had been fortunate in the past in
its selection of officers and it would be
hard to improve on many of the acts of
former administrations. However, he
said that he did want to impress upon
every one the great need of cleaning up
the city, for if there was no filth in the
alleys and streets sickness would Ger
tainly be alleviated 10 great extent.
This work had been started and he
wanted to see it carried out faithfully.
Ex-Mayor Geo. M. Frye followed by
saying that while he did not boast of
great things done during his admins
tration, he did point with pride to the
completion of the waterworks system
and the sceptic tank at the river. Health
was the first consideration. The ex-
pense did not bother him whenever the
question of health was involved He
was in favor of the cleaning up more
and wanted to see the law enforced if
necessary.
Fred Turner, one of the retiring alder
men. spoke of the first time he sci eyes
on Dickinson 1S years ago and the won
derful advancement made in all direc-
tions. He had made an honest endeavor
to do his duty while councilman and he
stood ready now as in the past to put
his shoulder to the wheel in the futher-
ance of any good cause for the city.
OLD COUNCIL.
The bond of Martin Heiser for $50U
as city herder was accepted. Mr.. Heiser
stated that he ought to have herd fee
of So per head for the first month of the
season and $1.5o thereafter. but the
council did not consider it proper to
approve of any fee that he might wish
to ask, it being matter between him
and the owners of stock.
Commissioner D. W. Mckenzie ap-
peared before the council with reference
10 pest house bills which he thought
should be divided between the county
and city and was assured that in the
future they could get those matters set
tied in an amicable way.
City Engineer Veieel reported that
there was sand in the sewer on Fifth
Ave. w. on account of an opening left
by the Dickinson Heating & Plumb ing
Co. workmen at the Burnett house and
the city auditor was instructed to notify
the said company and have the same
repaired at once without expense 10
the city.
A charge of over $50 for filling in
around sewer pipes was charged up to
the account of Jim Kennedy.
In regard to cleaning up all manure.
ashes and rubish in the streets, the
time having been set for May 10 when
this must be completed in all parts OF
the city, it was ordered that cards be
printed and posted.
+ The petition of j. B. Thompson, J. G..
Keys, Chas: Nolan, A. W. Freeman, j.
G. Quinlivan. M. N. Bran. D. E..
Crowley, F. D. Hevener and others to
the number Of ~, asking for additional
police force. was received and placed
on file.
NEW COUNCIL.
The new council was organized by The
election Of B.. H. Crawford as president
and w. {. Richards. vice president. !.
Mayor Johnson announced the follow
ing appointments which were unani-
nlously confirmed by the council:
City auditor, r. C. fill.
Supt. of water works, W. j. Little
hales.
Chief of police. Pat Corbett.
Street commissioner. Pat Walsh.
Health officer. Dr.. Fl. A. Davis.
Assessor. D. Fouts.
City attorney. H. A. Burseson.
@ City engineer, w. R Veigel.
e. On public improvements, Aldermen
Butler. Richards and " Nanner.
On water works. Aldermen White,
Butter and ROquette.
8S On street and alleys. Aldermen
R0quette, Crawford and Butler.
On ways and Hieans. Aldermen Porter