Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-18
.DR. C.H. HUNT NEW
 CITY PHYSICIAN BY
 ACTION OF COUNCIL
Office Declared Vacant and Appointment Follows; Wil-
 Hams Moved to Warren
.FLANIGAN'S OPINION ASKED

The office of city health officer. held by Dr. F. c. Williams. since the beginning of the present city admin istration. was declared vacant by the city council last night at a special meeting, the motion for the declara- ton being made by Councilman Hen dersoR, seconded by Councilman Hughes.
 The vote was:
 Ayes: Henderson. Hughes, New man and Gilman
 Noes: Quick.
 Dr. c. H. Hunt of the Copper Queen medical stan was appointed to i'll the vacancy. Hughes, Hen1erson and Newman voting to confirm the ap- pointment.
 Brought Matter Up Himselt
 The matter was brought to the at tention Of the council by pr. Williams hin self at the last previous meeting and the matter was then discussed, but no action was taken. Dr. Will jams moved to Warren, which is not in the city limits, several weeks ago. not thinking of the possible effect that the move would have on his of- fcial status. When the matter oe- cured to him, he brought it to the attention Of the city council.
 Flaniean's Opinion,
 Councilman Henderson asked the opinion Of City Attorney Ed J. Elan igan on the question and the attor- ney replied that there was nothing in any city ordinance specifying that the city health officer, an ap- pointive office, should reside inside the city limits. The time for the ap- pointment of a city officer was in Ap- Til and council not having made any appointment Dr. Williams would hold over until next April at the pleasure of council.
 When it occurred to Dr. Williams that the moving to Warren might affect his officiai status be prepared to move back to Bisbee, but Coun' cilman Henderson moved that the office of the city health officer De declared vacant.
 Councilman Gilman was opposed 10 declaring the office vacant, saying that so far peace had reigned m the camp of the city administration and that no discord had marred its work He declared that he was ayerse 70 "s9rring ui anythins' but wouid abide by the majority sentiment or colncil. He voted to declare the office vacant.
 Would Pay No Taxes.
 Councilman Hughes objected 10 Dr' Williams receiving a salary from the city and at the same time resiilhS out of the city and paving no taNes 10 the city and Councilman HendeI- son concurred in this view. Council man Quick voted mo" on the propo' sition. s x.-
 Ur. Hunt was then put forward TOT the rosition by Councilman Hender' son and seconded by Councilman Hughes and Dr. Hunt was appointel !, inc arpointment to become eHec'iNe on June 1.
 Dr Williams has served since the ir,ouguration of Mayor Edmundson confederation. He is 9 republican Dr Hunt was named a physician oii inc Conner Queen stan about May l and had practiced his profession in the district some years ago.
 Attorneys who represented the ulaintiTs in the action for damages of Braziel against the city appeared fefore the council 10 urge the ls- suauce of the warrants to cover the judgment awarded against the eity, Action on the matter was postponed bv agreement until Saturday evening
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