City of Seattle Records

57 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE And now the Council proceeds to consider Ordinance No 269, the same being entitled as folowing to wit: "An Ordinance to amend Section Five of an Ordinance entitled "Ordinance No 129 relating to Fire Warden his powers and duties" After due consideration Said Ordinance is adopted by the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Thomas Clancy, John Collins, Wm A Jennings M Densmore, John Keenan, Moses Keezer and Charles McDonald. Against adoption, none Ordered that the Ordinance Committee be & they are hereby instructed to submit an Ordinance to provide for the construction of a sidewalk on the South side of Washington Street from Second Street and to Fourth Street Ordered that the council now stands adjourned Attest; E S Osborne Clerk Approved L P Smith Mayor

Be it remembered that on the the 5th day of May AD 1882, the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets pursuant to law. The following officers are present to wit: His Honor the Mayor L P Smith, and Councilmen Thomas Clancy John Collins, Wm A Jennings, John Keenan and Charles McDonald Thereupon the following proceedings are had A petition is received from R S Greene et at praying for the opening and widing of the extension of Madison Street, and the same is granted. Health Officer, Dr E L Smith submits the following report which is received and ordered placed on file. "To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council

74 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Ordered that the council stand adjourned. Attest: E. F. Osborne, Clerk Approved: L. P. Smith, Mayor Be it remembered that on this the 31st day of May, 1882, the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets pursuant to the call of the Mayor to take proper prevention to prevent the spread of smallpox. Present, His Honor, the Mayor, L.P. Smith, and councilmen, Thos Clancy, John Collins, Wm. A Jennings, John Keenan, Moses Keezer and Charles McDonald. Ordered that the health officer be and he is hereby instructed to proceed to destroy or dispense of the bedding and furniture in the New England Hotel used by certain small pox cases. Attest: E S Osborne, Clerk Approved: L.P. Smith, Mayor Be it remembered that on this the 2nd day of June, 1882, the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. Present, His Honor, the Mayor, L. P. Smith, and Councilmen Thos Clancy, John Collins, M. Densmore, Wm. A Jennings, John Keenan and Charles McDonald. Thereupon the following proceedindge are had. A petition is received from B. Crossern praying for permission to erect a booth on Occidental Square; on motion said petition is laid on the table. A petition is received from Jas. M. Colman and others praying for the removal of certain buildings from the foot of Columbia Street, whereupon the same is referred to the Street Committee. A petition is received from Jas McNaught and others praying for the vacation of Alley in Block 39 on Mill Ave.

74 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Ordered that the council stand adjourned Attest: E S Osborne, Clerk Approved L. P. Smith, Mayor Be it remembered that on this the 31st day of May, 1882, the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets pursuant to the call of the Mayor to take proper precaution to prevent the spread of Smallpox. Present His Honor the Mayor, L. P. Smith, and Councilmen Thos Clancy, John Collins, Wm. A. Jennings, John Keenan, Moses Keezer and Chas McDonald. Ordered that the health officer be and he is hereby instructed to proceed to destroy or dispose of the bedding and furniture in the New England Hotel used by certain small pox cases. Attest: E S Osborne, Clerk Approved L. P. Smith, Mayor Be it remembered that on this the 2nd day of June 1882, the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in it's Council Chamber pursuant to law. Present, his Honor, the Mayor ]]L. P. Smith]] and Councilmen Thos Clancy, John Collins, M Densmore, Wm. A. Jennings, John Keenan and Chas McDonald. Thereupon the following proceedings are had; A petition is received from B. Grossen praying for permission to erect a booth on Occidental Square; on motion said petition is laid on the table. A petition is received fromJas M. Colman and others praying for the removal of certain buildings from the foot of Columbia Street, whereupon the same is referred to the Street Committee. A petition is received from Jas McNaught and others praying for the vacation of Alley in Block 39 on Mill and

Ordered that the council stand adjourned. Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved: L. P. Smith Mayor Be it remembered that on this the 31st day of May, 1882, the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets pursant to the call of the mayor to take proper precaution to prevent the spread of smallpox. Present His Honor the Mayor, L. P. Smith and Councilman Thos Clancy, John Collins, Wm A Jennings John Keenan Moses Keezer and Chas McDonald Ordered that the health officer be and he is hereby instructed to proceed to destroy or displace of the holding and furniture in the New England Hotel used by certain small pox cases. Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved, L P Smith Mayor Be it remembered that on this the 2nd day of June 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law Present, his Honor the Mayor L P Smith and Councilman Thos Clancy, John Collins, M Densmore, Wm A Jennings, John Keenan, and Chas McDonald Thereupon the following proceedings are had; A petition is receiving from B Crosson praying for permission to erect a booth on Occidental Square; on motion said petitionis laid on the table A petitionis received from Jas M Colman and others praying for the removal of certain buildings from the foot of Columbia Street whereupon the same is referred to the Street Committee A petition is received from Jas McNaught and others praying for the vacation of the Alley in Block 19 on Mill And

75 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Terrace streets and is referred to the Street Committee And now comes Moses Keezer and tenders his resignation as Councilman from the 3rd ward for the reason that he has moved out of said 3rd ward and is now residing in the 2nd ward; whereupon said resignation is accepted. And now the reports of the following City offices for the month of May are received and ordered placed on file, viz. Street Commissioner, Fire Warden, Harbor Master, City Justce and City Attorney. The following claims having been duly audited by the Council and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the finds and in the amounts as follows to wit: City Fund S F Coombs City Justice Fees No67 18.00 E S Osborne City Justice Salary 68 44.72 P Quigly Contractor Grading Lot 69 90.00 M V B Stacy Jail Rent 70 10.00 D L McCowan Policeman Salary 71 80.00 John Bakers Policeman Salary 72 42.72 J W Woolery Chief of Police Salary 73 100.00 Harrington and Smith Merchandise 74 19.25 W B Thompson Policeman Salary 75 5.34 James Welch Policeman Salary 76 80.00 H F Frohm Special Policeman 77 1.33 Geo Burns Special Policeman 78 1.33 I M Hall City Atty Salary 79 41.67 James Smith Team Work 80 10.00 M V B Stacy Jail Rent 81 10.00 Fire Fund Chas McDonald Coal for Engine House No35 10.00 McDaniel Bros Teaming 36 5.00 Waddell & Miles Mdse 37 4.96 L Neuman Labor on Engine 38 4.00 T D Hinkley Ground Rent 39 8.00 Miller & Minik Hauling Engine to Fire 40 11.00