The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-03-08

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The following communication was
received from Mayor Lauer:
To THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COM
MON COUNCIL:
GENTLEMEN ~ will mention u few of the
complaints which are continually brought to
the attention of the Mayor for his adjustment
over which he has no control or power to REM
edy.
First-rhe brick pavement in front of the
properties occupied by Mr.. MeGinnes and Mr..
Kerr ON North Union street, east, between
Perry street and Delaware avenue, is in bad
shape and needs relaying.
Pavement on the north side of the Metho- |
dist church and adjoining properties is In the
same condition.
Pavement on Main street. west side, from |
Coryell street TO Ryan, Alzers & Smiths store |
should be new or relaid.
Pavement in front of Grognsky's store is In |
very bad condition, also in front of Raphael's |
store.
These pavements are under shelter but the |
condition is bad. Loose bricks and uneven |
places make II dangerous walking, especially
at night.
Pavement along front of Lyceum Hall, Cor
yell street, is in very bad shape, some of the
bricks up to make gutter for water.
These pavements are all on streets much In
use and are n great annoyance TO parties com
PEELED to cross them, especially In wet
weather.
The culvert crossing Bridge street, east, ut
Union street, should be attended to. Win
not carry the water after a heavy shower, and
is blocked with Ice in the winter, pavements
flooded nj first thaw or rain.
The culvert ON the east side of Union street,
that carries the water into Swans creek Is
too small, endangering the properties along
the street.
The pavement belonging to Miss Elizabeth
Hunt on Main street. below Cottage Hin, is in
very bad condition. Needs raising and relay
ing. as II is now much below the street
In reference TO the Fourth of July. tbs now
about the time merchants make their con-
tracts for fire works and II there is to be any
| change curtailing or prohibiting their USE IT
| would be of great advantage to them to have
some intimatton OF the prorosea changes, N
| any are coming.
| Dogs-1he town is overrun with worthless
dogs. We have not appointed a dog catcher.
| We do not care to run counter 10 the will of
the common council and to repeat the eXper-
1 =
see the use of dog catcher If he is not to
catch dogs
| We have much complaint from citizens who
are annoyed by noises made by children and
| boys on the streets NJ night. With n small
| police force this is a hard problem to cope
| with. Council should enact some legislation
| that would keep children of the street ut
night. Possibly an example will have to be
| made of Il few to check those who are older,
all of which we submit to your honorable
body Very respectfully,
WM LAUER, Mayor.
1t was received and left to commit
tees pertaining to same.
A letter from S. A. Finger, secretary
of the Lambertville Vigilant Society,
was read, thanking council for Use of
council room at their annual meeting.
A communication was received from
the VIM. Mann Paper Co., thanking
the council for the prompt passage of
ordinance allowing them to lay pipes
in the streets of the city. 1t stated
that as new officers had been elected
to take charge Of the Lambertville
Water Power Co., they would not
have to take advantage of the ordi-
nance at this time and lay pipes, but
would be ready to do so If the occasion
should arise.
The bond of Edward b. Slack, re-
Gently elected to the Board of Excise,
amounting to $1,000, signed by II. $.
Holcombe and Peter f. Reilly as sure
ties, was received and ordered filed
when approved by the finance COM
mittee.
On motion of Mr.. Anderson, the
| light committee was ordered to place
a light in front of the colored church
| on North Main street. The calibre of
the light Is to bea 100 watt tungsten.
The report of Chief Engineer Arnett
was read giving account of fires during
the past month and asked council to
have fire ordinance passed. 1t stated
that the new hose had not arrived yet.
On motion of Mr.. Slack, the fire
committee was instructed to find out
why hose was delayed and to get a
speedy shipment as II was badly need
ed at this time.
The police reports for February
showed that no lights were out during
the month. The following arrests were
reported by the police; Policeman
Lynch, two; Cummings, five; Nee
han, none.
A bill was received from George t..
Black, Sl.65, meals for prisoners. AS
ii was not sworn to or signed by the
committee, on motion of Mr.. Ban
choff 1t was referred 10 the Mayor for
investigation.
Mr.. Mongon reported that the Hi.
hernia fire engine was out of commits
sion aud that II would cost 81 900 to
| put 1t in good repair. Mr. Banchoh
stated that as it would cost so much he
thought council should assist the COM
pany in purchasing new one. That
If the city would appropriate some of
the amount the company would pay
the balance. 1t was stated that new
fire engine would cost $1,000. On mo-
ton Of Mr.. Banchoff II was left to fire
committee to report particulars at the
next meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Mongon the street
committee was instructed to have the
atraafa of the cifv oiled nv the Standard