Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-10-08

trees which interfere with the effective
working of some of their lines, was read.
Councilman Jenkins stated that there
were number of trees in line with the
new curb, and that he did not think it
wise to permit any poles to be planted in
that same line.
Councilman Gungerman suggested
that such a move would make two lines
of poles instead of one on that side OF
the street. No action taken.
DR.. A. h. Walker addressed Council
in behalf of Mrs. r. G.. Moore and asked
that she be absolved from the assess
ment of $3.50 on her personal property.
Councilman jenkins suggested that
the matter could be adjusted by the Tax
Collector by asking that the amount be
declared insolvent.
The letter from the Western Union
Telegraph Company was again discussed
and finally disposed Of by laying 1t upon
the table.
Bailitf Frank Spates asked that the
night-otficers be provided with search
lights to be used in following up their
work.
On motion by Messrs. Yungerman and
Griffith the Clerk was authorized to
purchase four good lights of the kind
needed.
Councilman Jenkins stated that so
much had been said about disorderly
conduct that some action ought to be
taken looking to its abatement. He
suggested that the officers be changed on
their beats at stated times.
A list of insolvencies in taxes of per-
sons who have moved from town amount.
ing to 80. 20 was presented by collector
George Krause After some discussion
the matter was laid on the table.
Councilman Pfeitfer called attention
of Council to condition of Spring street
and suggested that some action be taken
to improve that thoroughfare. 1t was
proposed that two lights on the street
would help the matter.
Thomas H. Morgan asked for permits
sion to attach a closet to sewer that runs
from Taylor street to railroad. he was
informed that no permit had yet been
given for closets. Mr.. Morgan stated
that others had attached closets without
permits. This matter was then thrashed
out pretty we'll. Several of the Council
men and several citizens entered into the
discussion:
Water superintendent Jetfrles reported
that Messrs. Henry +. Cook and Alex.
G., Close had taken water from the town
system, and that several others are using
the water from the same hydrants.
Other cases In different sections of the
town were named. This was occasioned
by the failure of the Sprigg watersystem.
Councilman Yungerman spoke at
some length on the question of further
water supply. He suggested crossing
over Savage mountain to Cranberry
Swamp and looking for supply in that
section.
1t was stated by several members that
investigation of that matter by former
Councils had developed the fact that
there is no supply available in that
direction.
Water superintendent Jeffries stated
that the Frostburg Illuminating and
Manufacturing Company and the j. b.
Carter Construction Company were
making strong drafts upon the supply at
this time.
On motion of Messrs. Yungerman and
Griffith, the Clerk was instructed to adj
vertise notice of meeting to consider the
passage of an Ordinance providing for
the opening and widening of Beall Lane,
the meeting to be that OF the regular
monthly meeting for November-Mon-
day, November Z.
Thomas H. Morgan, of the Committee
on organization of Board of Trade, ex
tended an invitation to the Mayor and
Councilmen and all citizens interested to
attend a meeting in the Council Cham
Der Wednesday evening, October 9th.
After some discussion motion was
made and carried to pay Fuller Brothers
81 900 on account of WestUnion street
paving.
Bills aggregating $7,0S5.7l; corporate
$6,l45.62, and water $94l. % were read
and ordered paid.
The sum of $50 was, on motion, appro
priated to purchase an overcoat for
officer Bone. The other officers were
provided with coats year ago.
Council adjourned at 1925.