The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-06-09

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Mr.. Reilly introduced, on title, an
ordinance to readiust the elect ion
districts in the third ward.
Mr.. MCGOWAN presented petition,
signed by residents of Brunswick
Avenue and vicinity, asking Council
| to place an electric light at each of the
following places, which are dangerous
on dark night: at the lane between
Quarry Street and Brunswick Avenue !;
at what is known as "Short Street
Steps" leading from Cottage Hill to
Brunswick Avenue; at the end of the
street near VIM. Masterson's proper
ty. The matter was referred to the
Street Light Committee with in
structions to report at next meeting.
communication was received from
| Geo. w. Arnett, Chief of the Fire De-
partment, stating that the Board of
| Engineers had decided to hold the an
nual inspection of the fire depart
ment on the opening day of the car
nival, June 18th, which will be fire.
mems day, the inspection to be at 8
z. M. Said inspection will consist OF
a review of the department from a
stand on the city lot. The Chief re-
quested the attendance of Council at
the inspection. An appropriation of
$25 90 was made for music on this
occasion.
| The following nominations by the
Fire Chief as members of the Patrol
were confirmed by Council: Engine
Company No. 1, Eugene Fox; No. 2,
Jas. IL. Reynolds; No. 3, Chas. Ber-
ron; No. A, NJ. J. Riordan.
MIR. Anderson offered resolution
requesting the citizens of the city to
decorate their houses and places Of
business during the time of the car
nival.
Chas. +. Holcombe, chairman of
the Street Committee. reported that
he had collected $3. 90 from the Lam
bertville Gas Light Company, the
amount expended by the committee
in repairing North Main aud George
streets. These streets were opened
by said company and not closed in
proper condition. Mr.. Holcombe also
reported that he had issued permits
at SOC each.
The bill OF the Standard Oil Com
pany for 1890. 10, which is the cost Of
the recent oiling of the streets, was
held up by Council until the Com
pany makes good the damages to the
Hibernia Fire Company property. 1t
appears that vast quantity of oil was
spilled on the pavement in front of
the Hibernia house, doing consider
able damage, and it was for this rea-
son that the bill was held up.
Mr.. McGowan stated that FOR con-
siderable space on South Main street,
in front Of the residences of James
Moonan and James Pidcock, the street
had not been oiled at all, the street at
this point being torn up at the time
of the oiling.
IL. s. Holcombe's motion that all
streets and portions of streets which
are macadamized, which were not
oiled on the previous occasion, be
oiled as soon as arrangements are
made by the Street committee, was
nrlied
The City Property Committee was
instructed to have the city Jail and
the ont buildings painted.
A letter from the Mayor stated that
he had been requested to have the en-
tire Fire Patrol sworn in as special
officers during the week OF the carniv-
al, without pay for services, and ask
ing Council to confirm the appoint
msnts, which was done.
Mr.. McGowan's motion that the
Electric Light Company, be notified
to turn on the light at the city park,
was carried.
The following is list OF appropria-
tions granted by the Board OF Esti-
mates for maintenance of the public
schools of the city for the school year
19l1-12: Teachers salaries. $l2,245,
superannuated fund, 1856. so; ianitors'
salaries, $1,000; secretary's salary,
800; substitutes. $50; truant officer,
$50; text books, $500; furniture and
repairs. 5000; fuel, $3.50; library fund,
$40; printing, $50; commencement,
S85; insurance, $50; supplies, $500;
rent OF second ward school, $3.50; med.
ical inspectors, $500; buildings and
repairs. $500; incidentaIs, 1866; total,
ST., 12l. so, Jess State appropriation,
$S. s9l .92, leaving balance Of $s, 929.5s.
A communication was received from
Mr.. Walter F. Hayhurst, Secretary OF
the Lambertville Business League,
stating that at recent meeting of the
League he was instructed to request
Council for an appropriation OF 800
for the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses OF the League for the ensuing
year, to be used in advancing the in
terests of the city. The request of
Mr.. Hayhurst was granted.
Mr.. VIM. 8. Murray sent to Council
a bill for damages amounting to 1925.
AS stated in Mr.. Murray's letter the
damages were caused by his wife,
Susanna @. Murray, falling in hole
in the basement in front Of No. SO
Church street, the property of Elias