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637 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Ordered that the following named persons be notified to appear to answer questions regarding thier assessments on Thursday evening May 21st at 8 o'clock pm towit: Geo W Crane, Stetson & Post Mill Co, James Dougan, Lucinda M Ballard, Fred E Sander A E Hanford, Joseph W Phillips, John Collins & Chas Benson Ordered that the petitions of G M Haller & G O Haller be & they are hereby rejected Ordered that the Council Stand now adjourned until Thursday May 21, 1885 at 8 o'clock pm. Attest E S Osborne clerk Approved John Leary mayor

Be it remembered that on this the 21st day of May 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment The following officers are present towit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Geo F Frye, W A Harrington, Alfred Snyder, E F Sox, W G Latimer, W V Rinehart & S D Crockett Therupon the following proceedings are had: And now the Council proceeds with the examination and equalization of the Assessment Roll for the year 1885 Ordered that the following changes be made on said roll towit: Stetson & Post reduced on Mortgage $1240. John Collins reduced on Mortgage $120. Joseph W Phillips reduced on Mortgage $420. Chas Benson reduced on Mortgage $200. Lucinda M Ballard reduced on Mortgage $2000. Geo W Crane reduced on mortgage $420. D T Denny on certain lands reduced to $50. per acre Sarah B Yesler on certain lands reduced to $50. per acre Thos Burke reduced on Mortgage $49550. Henrietta M Haller reduced on Mortgage $1500. G O Haller reduced on Mortgage $680. Est of James Osborne Dec'd reduced on Mortgage $1920. R H Denny reduced on Mortgage $870.

637 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Ordered that the following named persons be notified to appear to answer questions regarding thier assessments on Thursday evening May 21st at 8 o'clock pm towit: Geo W Crane, Stetson & Post Mill Co, James Dougan, Lucinda M Ballard, Fred E Sander A E Hanford, Joseph W Phillips, John Collins & Chas Benson Ordered that the petitions of G M Haller & G O Haller be & they are hereby rejected Ordered that the Council Stand now adjourned until Thursday May 21, 1885 at 8 o'clock pm. Attest E S Osborne clerk Approved John Leary mayor

Be it remembered that on this the 21st day of May 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment The following officers are present towit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Geo F Frye, W A Harrington, Alfred Snyder, E F Sox, W G Latimer, W V Rinehart & S D Crockett Therupon the following proceedings are had: And now the Council proceeds with the examination and equalization of the Assessment Roll for the year 1885 Ordered that the following changes be made on said roll towit: Stetson & Post reduced on Mortgage $1240. John Collins reduced on Mortgage $120. Joseph W Phillips reduced on Mortgage $420. Chas Benson reduced on Mortgage $200. Lucinda M Ballard reduced on Mortgage $2000. Geo W Crane reduced on mortgage $420. D T Denny on certain lands reduced to $50. per acre Sarah B Yesler on certain lands reduced to $50. per acre Thos Burke reduced on Mortgage $49550. Henrietta M Haller reduced on Mortgage $1500. G O Haller reduced on Mortgage $680. Est of James Osborne Dec'd reduced on Mortgage $1920. R H Denny reduced on Mortgage $870.

653 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Officers of Election Inspector L B Andrews Judges O C Shorey and S B Vrooman Clerks R B Partridge and N B Colt thrid Ward Election to be held at Old North School House Officers of Election Inspector D T Denny Judges J A Stewart, D L McCowan Clerks S G Benedict and C L Waylon Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned Attest: E S Osborne, Clerk Approved John Leary mayor Be itrememberes thaton thisthe 19thday of June 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Geo F Frye, Alfred Snyder, E F Sox, H L Yesler, W G Latimer, W V Rinehart, S D Crockett & Walter Graham Thereupon the following proceedings are had. Petitions Rec'd From Laurence Cummings et al for changing course of stream in Pontius Add. Referred to Sewer Comtee. From Thos Lyle et al for a qas lamp corner Spring and Third Streets. Referred to gas Comtee. From Thos Lyle et al for a sewer in Spring Street Between 3rd and 4th Streets. Referred to Sewer Comtee. From S M Renton et al for vacating the alley on Block 28 of Maynard's Plat. Granted petitioners to pay all expenses as incident to such vacation. From D B Jackson for permission to build a side walk fronting his property on University Street Granted From Edwin Ells for paying surveyor bill on a/c of sidewalk.

653 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Officers of Election Inspector L B Andrews Judges O C Shorey and S B Vrooman Clerks R B Partridge and N B Colt thrid Ward Election to be held at Old North School House Officers of Election Inspector D T Denny Judges J A Stewart, D L McCowan Clerks S G Benedict and C L Waylon Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned Attest: E S Osborne, Clerk Approved John Leary mayor Be itrememberes thaton thisthe 19thday of June 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Geo F Frye, Alfred Snyder, E F Sox, H L Yesler, W G Latimer, W V Rinehart, S D Crockett & Walter Graham Thereupon the following proceedings are had. Petitions Rec'd From Laurence Cummings et al for changing course of stream in Pontius Add. Referred to Sewer Comtee. From Thos Lyle et al for a qas lamp corner Spring and Third Streets. Referred to gas Comtee. From Thos Lyle et al for a sewer in Spring Street Between 3rd and 4th Streets. Referred to Sewer Comtee. From S M Renton et al for vacating the alley on Block 28 of Maynard's Plat. Granted petitioners to pay all expenses as incident to such vacation. From D B Jackson for permission to build a side walk fronting his property on University Street Granted From Edwin Ells for paying surveyor bill on a/c of sidewalk.

677 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE AUG 21 1885 Ordered that the Treasurer receive from said O J Yatesthe sum of $168.00 in full settlement of his grade tax. A communication was received from the City Surveyor recommending the esteblishing of permanent Government Corners within the City Limits. Referred to Com on Streets Also a communication from the City Surveyor recommending that the Claims of T J Milner, J G Scurry and F H Whitworth for services in examining the slide on the block in which M McNaught's property is located be paid. Report adopted and claims ordered paid. Report of Park Commissioners D T Denny & J B Metcalf, recommending that the second installment of $75. be paid to the Contrctor N E Ryther received , read and adopted and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant on the cemetary fund, to said Ryther in accordance therewith Report of the Committee of Fire Delegates recommending the purchase of a 1000 pound, No 1 bell metal fire alarm bell for Engine No 2 and accompanyied by the following bids to wit: W A Bowers of the Gutta Percha & Rubber Manufacturing Co agreeing to furnish such bell delivered on the wharf in Seattle for 33 cents pr pound. A F Anderson of San Franciso agreeing to furnish such bell for the sum of 34 cents per pound delivered on the wharf at Seattle J Schram & Co of Seattle agreeing to deliver suchbell on the wharf at Seattle with the necessary fixtures for hanging the same for the sum of $300.00 Orderd that the bid of J Schram & Co be accepted The final report of G A Weed retiring health officer for the past two months rec'd approved and ordered filed.