The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-10-09

and talked in favor of the project as
the increased cost to the city would
be only about $500 per month.
On motion of Mr.. Holcombe the light
committee were empowered to procure
such lights.
On motion of Mr.. Crimson the poor
committee was ordered to secure con-
veyance and make their annual visit
to the city poor house.
Mr.. Holcombe reported that party
in West Amwell township had offered
to take care of Jacob Sibbett at the
same cost per week that is paid for
keeping other persons dependent upon
the city. On motion of Mr.. Foltz the
overseer of the poor was ordered to
take charge of the case.
Chief Arnett. of the fire department,
asked council for $4,000 to help defray
the expenses of bands for the annual
firemen's inspection. He said that
they had secured three bands. On
motion of Mr.. Holcombe the request
was granted.
Council was also invited to view the
inspection. The invitation stated that
automobiles would be in waiting to
convey them along the line of march.
The invitation was accepted.
The monthly report of the fire de-
partment by Chief Arnett stated that
there had been two fires. September
s, the bridge over Alexauken creek de-
stroyed. September 16, fire at James
Moonan's dwelling, South Main street.
Little damage. Had inspected build
ings and fire houses and hydrants
and found them in good condition.
Recommended the purchase of hose,
rubber coats and city badges for de-
partment use.
Mr.. Holcombe, chairman of the
street committee handed in $500 re-
ceived from street permits.
The street committee were ordered
to fix the sewers in front of Lambert
& Kerr's property on Elm street and
Mrs. Casey's property OH Cottage Hill.
A petition was read signed by resi-
dents of York street and Franklin
street asking city to fix the creek that
runs in the rear of their properties as
during the recent rains it had over
flowed its banks and filled the cellars
of the residences in that section, caus-
ing much distress and injury to proper
ty. Mr.. Crimson made motion that
it be referred to city solicitor and to
report at next meeting. This did not
suit Mr.. Oblinger who said that anoth-
err rain might come at any time and
cause the same damage over again and
he thought that something should be
done at once. The solicitors opinion
was asked aud he stated that the city
had no right to clean out the creek on
the property of the Ely estate unless
they gave their consent. Remarks
were made by Mayor Lauer, Mr.. Fish
er and counselor E. w. Hunt.
AS the appropriations had been made
for the year it was decided to pass an
ordinance to raise money for the pur-
pose OF fixing the York street creek,
and one was passed on title.
On motion of Mr.. Holcombe it was
passed that when council adjourns it
be to meet again on Friday evening,
October 10, at s o'clock.
Counselor E. w. Hunt, representing
the VIM. Mann Paper Co. stated that
the recent rain had caused damage to
the latter's property and asked council
to contribute $4,000 to help defraying
the expense. On motion of Mr.. Hol-
combe the attorney was requested to
present the complaint and bill in writ
ing at the November meeting.
Street commissioner Berron made a
report of the causes of the damage done
at York street by the flood, saying that
the sewer near Felix Riley's property
overfiowed because it was not large
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