The Republican., 1939-08-10
SALE OF FIREWORKS NOW
PROHIBITED IN OAKLAND
City Council Passes Unanimously
Ordinance Monday Night; Can
Neither Buy or Fire Them
OTHER MATTERS SETTLED

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The town ordinance prohibiting the
sale of frecrackers and other fire
works within the limits of Oakland,
was passed unanimously Monday ev-
ening at the regular meeting of the
Mayor and Town Council, after hav
ing remained on the table for a period
of thirty days, according the regula-
tions governing the enactment of new
ordinances.
The ordinance makes it unlawful
"for any person, persons, firms or cor
porations to have, store or keep for
sale or sell within the corporate linn
its of the town of Oakland any fire
crackers, cannon crackers, torpedoes
or fireworks of any kind or descrip-
ton by whatever name known"
The ordinance also makes it unlaw-
ful to fire or set off any frecracler or
fireworks of any kind or description
within the limits of the town."
Council retains the power to grant
permits for fireworks displays within
the limits of town upon request in
writing by individuals or organiza-
tions, but Council has the say as to
time, place and manner of display.
Failure to observe this ordinance IS
punishable by fine of from 81 to
$25 for each offense, or thirty days in
jail.
In passing this ordinance the City
Council is following out the wishes
Of many of the citizens of Oakland
who have requested such legislation,
and the regulation is in line with what
a number of other towns and cities are
doing to eliminate the danger of seri-
Gus injury and possible loss of life
from setting off fireworks without re-
strictions or regard for the safety Of
.#-ers.
Other Ordinances Passed
Council also passed an ordinace
making it unlawful to sell, barter or
give away any firearms or other dead
ly weapons or any blank cartridge
pistols or firearms or ammunition for
same" The penalty upon conviction
is 81 to S25 fine or 30 days in the
county jail.
Another ordinance limiting the
speed of railroad trains to 20 miles
per hour from the Third street bridge
westward to the railroad station, was
passed unanimously. This ordinance
was enacted following the receipt of a
number of complaints from merchants
on Second street near the crossing,
who cited the danger Of a possible de-
railment in that vicinity while going at
a speed greater than 20 miles per hour.
Collectors Report Made
The report of Arthur LaWton, clerk
collector, for July, showed receipts Of
$5,192.25, which included $1,946 in
water COIIecIlOHS, p01o'tf 1IOlil 1909
taxes; $315.O5 from 1888 taxes, and
$1,575 from the West Maryland Power
Company. Cash on hand August l was
$4,838.51, and after paying monthly
and current bills amounting to S2,O71,-
AZ, the balance on hand was S2,767.O4.
The bills for July included over $500 as
payment of interest and coupons on
the towns bonded indebtedness.
Council granted permit to Roy o.
Winters to erect dwelling on Eighth
street and also gave the Knights of
Pythias lodge permission to have a
display of fireworks at the Labor Day
picnic.
The Sunday moving picture tax was
received for July and distributed as
follows, according to law: Fire De
partment, $3.50; Public Library,
$3.50; Red Cross, $36.20.
The next regular meeting of Council
will be on Monday, September II.