The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-11-21
CAN MAKE
NO SOUND.
Automobiles Most NOiSeleSS
In The City
If The Ordinance Is Passed
By Council
As Introduced At The Meet
ing Monday Night
City Compelled To Borrow
The Sum Of $S,275,OS

Three councilmen-elect were present
at the meeting of the city council Mon
day evening to see how the business
is transacted by the city fathers and
to get an idea of the regular routine
of business before taking their seat in
January.
All members were present, except
ing Mr.. Cole. President Dever occu-
pied the chair and the minutes of the
last meeting were read by Clerk Woot-
ton and were approved.
Clerk Wootton read an abstract of
the vote cast at the November elec-
ton as compiled by the city clerk and
Justice of the Peace George S. Har-
ter. The abstract showed the official
count of the votes. Upon motion the
abstract was received and placed on
file.
Mayor Perrine offered a written re-
port for October, which was read by
Clerk Wootton. The report showed the
sum of $14 collected in state cases and
turned into the county treasury. Upon
motion the report was received and
placed on file.
Chief of Police Parker presented his
report for October and same was read
by the clerk. The report showed the
number of arrests and the charges as
follows Intoxication IL, assault and
battery 6, obtaining money under false
pretense 1, exceeding speed limit 2,
lunacy /, safe keeping 1, shooting with
intent to kill 1, using obscene Ian
guage in the presence of ladies 2,
elopement l. petit larceny l, held for
other officers 1. Total %. Total calls
answered 76.
A communication was received from
c. V. Trott protesting against an as
sessment ordinance, which was passed
some years ago, which effected his lots
on North Main street. Upon motion
the report was received and placed on
file.
An ordinance was introduced appro-
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fund and the safety fund to be used
by the service director in cleaning
streets. The ordinance was given but
one reading as there seemed to be
some question as to its legality.
An ordinance was introduced au-
thorizing the director of service to lay
sidewalks on the west side of Third
avenue at the cost of the city. Upon
motion the rules were suspended and
the ordinance was given its second
and third reading and was passed, all
voting aye.
An ordinance was introduced to is
sue certificates of Indebtedness in the
sum of $8,273.0S, owing to deticien'
cy in certain funds. Upon motion the
rules were suspended and the ordin
ance was given its second and third
reading and was passed, all voting In
the affirmative.
An ordinance was introduced com
pelling automobiles and motorcycles
to use muffler to deaden the sound
while operating in the city limits. The
ordinance also provides that no auto
mobile shall be equipped with any loud
or harsh horn or other device ant
that the horn used shall be one of {
single tone. On electric machines
bell not to exceed inches in diameter
is to be used. The above does not ap
ply to fire trucks, police patrols O.
ambulances. The ordinance also make
it an offense to blow the horn whel
not necessary. The ordinance pre-
vides fine not less than So and no
more than $50. Mr.. Clifton introduces
the ordinance. 1t was not read tn
second time.
Mr.. Dubinsky inquired as to tn
status of affairs regarding the propose
sewage disposal plant for the city. Th
city engineer stated that some legii
lation was necessary by council befor
bids could be asked for. Mr.. Weave
suggested that council hold specii
meeting this week to pass the nece
sary legislation.
Adjourned.