The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-05-06

one wanted to help with a little
financial contribution. the money
Coffey took his seat in the meet
ing.
Alderman Conrad raised the
question as to whether Mr.. Hols-
claw would be able to qualify for
the office. Attorney Bramble de-
clared that the Mayor had power
to appoint him as acting police
the same as any person had been
appointed special police and that
there had been no question raised
in the past regarding the qualif-
cations of appointees in this man
ner.
Moved by Alderman Coffey that
the appointment be rejected, sec
ondsd by Alderman Conrad. The
Mayor calling for a roll call vote
which resulted as follows:
Ayes, Aldermen Johnson, Cot
fey and Conrad.
Nays, Aldermen Coffey and
son and Mcneil.
Mayor Appelgren cast the de-
Gliding vote and again appointed
j. R. Holsclaw as acting police.
Moved by Alderman Dewitt
that the appointment be confirm
ed, seconded by Alderman Fergu-
son. A roll call vote resulting as
follows:
Ayes, Aldermen Johnson, Nc
Neil, Dewitt and Johnson.
Nays, Aldermen Coffey and
Conrad.
Mayor Appelgren declared ]. R..
Holsclaw appointed as acting po-
lice.
Mayor Appelgren stated that he
had thought the council might dis
pense with a city attorney and en-
gage counsel when necessary.
Mayor Appelgren stated his APP
probation of the assistance and
counsel rendered by attorney
Bramble and asked that a vote of
thanks be extended to attorney
Bramble.
Moved by Alderman Ferguson
that a vote of thanks be extend
ed to attorney Bramble for the as
sistance and advice he had fur
nished gratis to the council in the
past, seconded by Alderman Cof-
fey and carried unanimously.
Mayor Appelgren appointed F..
Williams as city clerk. Moved
~ alderman ferguson that tnc
allDl.tment Of F. C. Williams as
,ity { ERIK be approved, seconded
~ Alderman Conrad. A roll call
-ote resulting as follows:
Ayes, Aldermen Johnson, Nc
Veil, Dewitt, Coffey, Ferguson
nd Conrad.
Nays, none.
Minority Report
The report of J. H. Coffey who
ad been appointed by the presi-
ent Of the Commercial club as a
lember of the committee to act
conjunction with the commit
.e of the council to investigate
lie cost of operation of the city's
ant and make a report to the =
ty council was read and was as
{
Wolf Point, Mont, Apr. 81,
)26.
AS per instructions I met with Z
Jennison at eight o'clock a.
>, Mr.. Huxsol and Mr.. Moore
,out ten. Mr.. Jennison and my
If had gone over the cost etc,
nen the other members arrived.
offered to report; but the other
embers of the committee did
It care to do so until we were
luminous and they then decided
call a meeting of the directors
the Commercial club.
The committee vas to report to
e council with their recommen- .
tons. I herewith submit a re-
rt to the council.
The offer of Mr.. Jennison of
cents per XVIII | find is about B.
e city's cost put on the board;
t would not recommend to the
uncil the acceptance of this Of
: unless they will give the con-
mer a rate of 16 cents per
h
This rate I think they should
re in view of the increased vol
lie, if they receive the city light f
; and pumping.
Respectfully submitted,
j. H. COFFEY. f.
by Alderman Johnson b.
1t Mr.. Coffey's report be filed, -
by Alderman Ferguson l.
i carried.
Appelgren stated that he
! a talk with DR.. DeWane re- u