The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-08-06
ere examined, approved and ordered

/ BLACK River LUMBER Co. 14.10
Chas. Moritz----.--------- $500
Coneordia Sentinel------- 1926
Total 1896. rs
The Mayor presented his report
showing fines collected amounting to
$500. This report was examined,
approved and ordered filed.
The Clerk presented his report of
receipts and disbursements for the
month, which, condensed. shows the
following result:
Receipts for month July s1,165.5O
Disbursements ----- 1,049.44
Net rec. ovr dish, July l16.O6
Bal on hand Jul. l, 1920 1,681.16
Bal. on hand July 81, 1921 1,797.22
The committees appointed at the
last meeting to obtain estimates of
cost of Schillinger walks from Front
Street to Ferry, and from High Street
to point opposite the High School
| building on Concordia avenue, re-
ported that they had obtained, esti-
mates from three different contract
ors. These bids were presented to the
Board and on opening same it was
found that the bid Of C. G. Miller,
! Agt, Natchez, Miss, was the lowest.
| 1t, was moved, seconded and passed
that the committees award the CON.
tracts to Mr.. Miller at the price of
his bid providing he would sign suit
able contract and furnish satisfactory
bond. .r.~ - -
In regard to the walk from Front
Streetto the Ferry, it was decided to
construct part of this walk of con-
crete, and the balance Of wood. The
latter to be constructed in such man.
ner that it can be removed by Sec
ltions :. =. 80 -.
On motion, duly seconded and pas
sed, the Town Marshal was instructed
to purchase a stop-waJch or Chrome
graph, provided he can secure good
substantial one at price not to ex-
lceed 5000. .-'@ ..
The condition of the dwelling house
owned by Nose Bailey, on Third ST.,
was brought to the attention OF the
Board. and it was the sense of the
Board that: this building in its present
icondition' is avgrave fire menace, and
lit was moved, seconded and passed
unanimously, that the Marshall be ill
structcd to notify the owner, Nose
Bailey, to have this building removed
within Is days from this date, and in
the event of his. failure to comply
with this order then the building will
be removed by the Town and the ex-
pense incurred shall be assessed
against the lot, "
The Street Committee advised that
there were a number of crossings
needed and asked authority to lay in
a supply of 1000 feet Of 2 X IL timber
for use on these crossings. On motion
passed unanimously, the street COM
mittee was instructed to purchase
this quantity of lumber. as
I The quality of the water now is
tsuipg from the mans, was next
brought up for attention. Quite 2 CIV
complaints having. been received rel
ative to the condrron, Of tbs water, tne
matter was. referred .,toCthe Supern-
ltendent Of the z. L. CIV. Wks. plant
who stated that part lef 1.-THE trouble
was . THE well. 1t appears that the
first water pupmed has muddy or
reddish, appearance which disappears
after pump is operated short time.
Mr.. Vance's suggestion was that a
trough be constructed to carry off this
first water to, the gutter. and. after
the water clears up it would be DIVER
ted to the settling tanksi l'.
On motion, seconded and passed,
unanimously, Mr.. Vance was instruc-
tied to construct suitable trough, and
| Mr.. Moiitz was instructed to order an
additional 500 feet of lumber for
this purpose. ..,, .,..
j AS a further remedy, it was moved,
seconded and passed unanimously,
that it shall be the duty. of the Supt.
of the E. l.. & w. w. plant to thor
oughly flush all the mains in the town
twice monthly, preferably on the sec
end and fourth Thursday of each
month. r.. >
The week beginning Monday Aug.
1st., and ending Saturday August 6,
being Cleanup Week for August, the
| Comnittee on Law Enforcement
stated that notices had been distribu-
ted calling attention to this Cleanup
Week. and askedthat the Marshall
be authorized to employ an extra
cart to assist in removing all rubbish
and that the Marshall be further au-
thorized to employ a competent per.
son to assist with the Inspection of
| the premises to be made Monday.
August Sth. This matter was referred
to the proper Committee with power
to act.
Another set of sketches for the
proposed Town. Hall Building was
presented for the inspection of the
Board. These plans show a two
story building; the second floor OF
which is shown for use by the Masonic
Lodge.
After some discussion Of this plan
It was decided that the proper thing
to do would be to present the matter
to the Masonic Lodge and ascertain
Iif they would cooperate in the cree.
ton of a building such as shown by
the plans. The matter was referred
to Mr.. Moritz who stated that he
would take the matter up with the
IConcordia Masonic Lodge and would
he ready to report by the first Of the
week beginning August 9th. at which
time a special meeting will be called
to arrive at some decision in the mat.
ter.
There being nof urther ubsines'
before the Board, the meeting was ad'
PHILIP HoUGH, Mayor.