The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-21
COUNCIL IN ROLE
OF SANTA CLAUS
APPROPRIATE $500 FOR PRovIp.
ING CHRISTMAS DINNERS
AND RAIMENT FOR
clTYs NEEDY.

The sum of 200 was unanimously
voted by the city council last evening
to be used in providing Christmas
cheer for needy families of the cjtv
and committee consisting Of Captain
Lou Simpson of the Salvation Army
Truant Officer oscar Ongie of Han
cock ana Street Commissioner James
Hosking was named by Mayor Dodge
as a committee TO distribute the same
The matter of making the appropria-
ton was offered by Alderman Fred
Francis, who also suggested that con-
tribution of clothing would be well
come and might be left at the city hall
for distribution and care would be
seen that all donations were given toI
deserving persons. Mayor Dodge said
that he was heartily in favor of the
motion and said that he had had a
talk with Captain Simpson during the
week relative to securing permission TO
erect a kettle on the street corner.
which was granted. and he had been
impressed with the belief that no more
fitting or competent person could be
found 10 have charge of the dstribu-
ton of the city's charity than the cap
tain, who IS investigating the needs Of
those in poor circumstances. A list has
already been prepared containing the
names of self-supporting widows, most
of them with children, TO whom the
proposed gifts would be especially
welcome.
Supervisors Bills Paid.
The supervisors Of the city were
made happy for the holidays by the al
lowing of their annual bills for serv-
ices during the year. H. H. Brock of
the fourth ward presented a bill for
S253S5, and the other supervisors,
Condor of the third Matchette Of the
second and Harris OF the first, asked
S175 apiece, all of which were allowed.
The fourth ward supervisor had the
biggest roll, over $500 descriptions
being involved, requiring much more
time to figure out than the others.
A bill of $3.50 was presented from
] r. Power of Houghton for drawing
plans for the proposed new fire hall
in West Hancock The amount is two
per cent of the estimated cost OF the
structure, which is about $4,000. After
some discussion as to the authority
given the fire hall committee to have
plans drawn, the bill was allowed.
Hills for Sliding,
Arrangements were effected last
evening by which three streets viii
be set aside for sliding by children and
the street cars of the Houghton coun-
~ traction company will make stops
on both sides of Michigan, Scott and
Tezcuco. in both directions. one stop
will be made on approaching a cross
ing, as a safety stop, and another ar
ter crossing. to take on and let on
messengers. The first suggestion maze
was that cars stop on approaching all
crossings but Supt Ralph explained
that this would cause great incon-
venience To the travelling public, espe-
ciallv those from other towns, who are
accustomed invariably TO take the cars
on the far side of the crossing. 1t was
suggested that the children are IN as
much danger from teams as they arc
from cars, and that drivers should DE
cautioned to be watchful at the streets
mentioned. but no action on this point
was taken.
The board of special assessors pre-
scented rolls for sewer assessments IN
the Anthony addition and for side
walks in the first, second, third ana
fourth wards, all Of which were adopt
ed.
hermit for making alterations 10
the Mcdonnell property on quincy
street. plans for which were submitted
and approved was granted. City Clerk
Macdonald reported that over $500 Oh
deljnouent water taxes had been col
lected since the beginning of the quar-
ter.
Finnish College Closes.
The closing of the Finnish college TOT
the holidays takes place today ana
concert will be held at the college au-
ditorium this evening in which the pu-
pills will take part Some of the STU
dents will leave tomorrow for their
homes in other states, but 1t is expect
ed that the greater number VIII remain
here. School will be resumed after inc
holidavs on wednesday, Jan. 10.