City of Seattle Records

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

96 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE July 14/82 of Seattle, County of King and Territory of Washington." After due consideration said ordinance is adapted by the following vote; to wit: In faove of Thos Clancy, Wm A Jennings G L Manning M Densmore, Chas McDonald and JohnKeenan. Against Adoption none. A petition is received from the Trustees of the M E Church asking for the refunding of $10.00 license collected from Miss A R Luce Said petition is granted and it is ordered that a warrant for $10.00 be drawn on the City fund in favor of Chas K Jenner The Street Committee report on the petitionof the Sisters of Charity praying for the vacation of the alley in Block 18 in Borens addition to Seattle. Ordered that said petition be granted and said alley be and hereby is declared vacated. Ordered that the Council stand adjourned until thrusday July 20th 1882 Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved L P Smith Mayor BE itr emembered that on this 20thday of july 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council chamber pursuant to adjournment of July 14th 1882 Present, His Honor the Mayor, L P Smith and Councilmen John Collins, W A Jennings, John Keenan, Chas McDonald and G L Manning. Therupon the following proceedings are had. Ordered that the chief of Police be and he hereby instructed to employ 20 Special Police for one week The Finanace Committee report on the Semi-annual Report fo the City Treasurer; whereupon said Report of the treasurer is approved by the Council, accepted and ordered placed on file. The folowing claims having been duly audited by the Council are ordered paid by warrant drawn on the City Fund; New England Hotel Infected Bedding etc 111 $20.00 C Hanford & Co Printing Election Laws 112 12.00 J N McGrath Inspector of Election 1st Wards 113 4.00 H G Thornton Judge of Election 1st Wards 114 4.00 Jesse King Judge of Election 1st Wards 115 4.00

Seattle Feb 28th 1891 There is to certify that we the undersigned know A.D. Bennett well and favorably and we approve of his application for a license to conduct an employment office at 110 West Main Street Seattle. E.E. Keeley 610 2nd St. E.J. Crandall 709 Key St. [illegible] James Weis Pro of New England Hotel A. Charles Hardware dealer