Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-04
MANY PETITIONS WERE PRESENTED
Before Common Counci-Several Claims Settled-Street Lighting Department Reports It Has Exceeded Appro- prations by $2,475.51-Unpresented Bill From Elec- ric Light Department Caused Miscalcuation.

The sum of s25 was voted to be paid the Eaton Chase Co. in settlement of a claim made for damages to James Ma honey's hack, which was struck on Aug. g. 1912, by a runaway horse of the Eaton Chase Co. The claim was that the runaway was caused by the negli- gent use of steam drill that belonged to the city.
 Memorial for ex-Mayor Thsyer.
 The following memorial for ex- Mayor Charles F. Thayer was present. cd and was adopted after it had been read by Clerk Moore:
 On the evening of April 2e; 1915, his late home in this city.
 Neither sickness nor absence from local business circles had given warn ing to the public that this sad event might be expected. and its announce ment came as a shock, sending into all parts of the community thrill of gen. uine grief at the loss of one who had gained and merited great public ad- miration and distinction. High public and professional ilonors had come to MT. Thayer long before he was elected mayor of this city, and at his first election to that office, in 1900, he had a most enviable reputation, which was statewide, as a man of marked ability and unquestioned honor, and as being admirably fitted to render valuable
 
 Upon his election as mayor he took up the public business with most zeal ous and intelligent interest, and was always ready to promote the city'S vel fare howsoever surely his efforts might lead to the sacrifice of his personal in terest and comfort, and the people be- lieved in his integrity and had conf dence in him as one who was eager and able to be their champion in be- half of every cause which had rela- sAw A< &LH .tA tAw~t-, lA-, Vancement. He was an honor and an ornament to this court of common council during the ten years that he presided here as mayor, and his fidel- ity to the city's business as carried on by this body will be an inspiration for many years to those who are called into the city's service as members of the council.
 Mir. Thayer was. elected mayor in 1900, 1902, 1904 and 1906, thus serving continuously for eight years. He failed of election in 1908, but was again elect ed for the two-year term in 1910. He was always a cheerful and companion able friend with his co-workerS in the city government and was conSiderate of all who had occasion to approach him for attention to their interests or the affairs of the city. He respected the opinions of other men, but was resolute in supporting the plans which seemed to him to hold the greatest measure of public good.
 He will be long remembered for the strength of his character. the sincerity of his friendship and his courage in every endeavor and in every conflict. Resolved, That this memorial to the former mayor be entered upon the rec ords of this court of common council and that a copy of the same, attested by the clerk, be transmitted to the family of the deceased.
 Placed on File.
 A letter from a flying machine man who wanted to come here on the Fourth of July was placed on file.
 Street Lighting Department Short.
 Alderman ". c. Mclaughlin made a report that the street lighting de- partment had $S54.28 available balance on hand and had exceeded its appro- priations by S2,475.51. He explained that this had already arisen through the presentation of a bill from the city gas and electric department amount ing to $1.740.S3 and running back to December, 1913, which the committee had supposed was paid. They did not find out it had not been paid until it was presented about the first of this year and since then they had cut down the time of having the electric lights lit in the early morning, but this had amounted to saving of only about $70 per month and the deficiency was
 
 The committee asked for instructions and the council voted to have them use the available money as far as it would go and let the balance of un- paid bills go over to next year.
 Deeds to the City.
 Deeds of land on Sachem street. giv- en for the widening there were pre-. scented from the Falls company and James H. Wilson, and were accepted.
 C. E. Whitaker Reappointed.
 Mayor Murphy announced the re- appointment for term of five years from May 19. 1915, of Charles E Whit aker as a member of the gas and cleo tric commissioners.
 By vote the advice and consent of the council was given to the appoint ment.
 Track Location in Saehem Street.
 A petition accompanied by blue