The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-08

Internal improvements ..... 1850
Total ..................$3, 276.5e
The Mayor reported that he had col
lected $17699 for licenses during the
menth.
The City Treasurer reported bal
ance OF $1.792.19 in the city treasury.
Fire Chief Newell reported that the
fire company had answered two alrms
of fire during the month of July.
The following building permits were
granted:
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Paul-Two
room addition, bath and living room,
on property East Third street, Fifth
Ward.
James H. Bradford-Small frame
structure with metal roof; to be used
for barber shop; Front street, Third
Ward.
]. B. Orr-Addition to residence
East Second street, Fifth Ward.
Mrs. Roe Carr-Frame dwelling
house, tin roof, eight rooms, East Sec
ond street, Sixth Ward.
A. ]. Williams-Porch on residence.
Limestone street, Fourth Ward.
Julia Jeorger-Frame garage, COM
position roof, feet inches by 16
feet s inches. East Second street, Sixth
Ward.
T. P. and Miss Sallie Bullock
Frame dwelling house, tin roof, eight
rooms, East Second street, Sixth Ward
A petition from Mr.. Frank Clarke
calling attention to the fact that a
number of stone and a great amount
Of other material has been placed by
the city in front of the roadway lead
ing to his home. He stated that this
caused him great Inconvenience and
asked that Council authorize some one
to remove the same or he would be
compelled to have 1t removed himself
Mr.. Easton stated that the matter was
greatly exaggerated and that the stone
were placed there to prevent water
draining from Mr.. Clarke's grounds
from going in the middle of the street.
The matter was finally referred to the
Internal Improvement Committee.
The resignation of Mr.. Hall Strobe
from the Board of Health was read
and received. Mr.. James Purdon and
Mr.. John Fansler were nominated to
fill the vacancy and Mr.. Purdon elect
ed by the vote of six to FIVE.
On motion 1t was decided to ask Mr..
Werner Dryden for his resignation
from the Board of Health.
A communication was read inviting
the Mayor, the City Council, the Chief
of Police and the City Attorney, to-
gether with their families to take a
trip on the pleasure boat Outing. Z"
On motion the invitation was accepted
for Wednesday night.
A bin from the president of. the
Board Of Health for $50 for expenses
during the past two years was allow
ed.
A communication was received from
the Internal improvement Committee
and the City Engineer in regard to the
matter OF the new streets at the I'm
ion street crossing. An ordinance was
read changing the specifications from
asphalt to brick. This was done on
account Of the great amount OF haul
ing that is done over this intersection
The ordinance was passed ON first
reading. the rules suspended and final
adoption on It's second reading.
Mr.. +. p. o'Donnell was granted the
floor TO speaking regarding the roof
ing OF the building In the rear OF the
Central Garage which has been con-
demned by the Council He stated that
the roofing was approved by the Ken
lucky Board of Underwriters and was
entirely safe No action was taken IN
the matter.
On motion Il was ordered that Mr.
Andrew January be employed TO open
up a system Of books. beginning with
the term Of once OF Mr. Hal currsR,
and 10 keep the brick street assess