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536 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Sept 8/84 vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Clancy, Frye, Harrington, Northrup, Snyder, Sox, Yesler, [Latimer]] & Rinehart. Against adoption none. The Attorney submits an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance extending "the time for collection of assessments under Ordinance No. 572", After due consideration said Ordinance is adopted upon the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Clancy, Frye, Harrington, Northrup, Snyder, Sox, Yesler, [Latimer]] & Rinehart. Against adoption none. Miscellaneous And now the Street Comtee return the petition of the Seattle Lumber & Comcial Co for planking foot of Madison Street, Together with their report recommending that the same be denied & recommending further that said petitioners be authorized to make such Improvement at their own expense Ordered that the Surveyor be & is hereby instructed to examine the Beach Road & report Ordered that the Surveyor be & is hereby instructed to recommend a route from Lake Union to North School House. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Friday September 12, 1884 at 7 1/2 O'Clock P.M. Attest: E.S. Osborne Clerk Approved John Leary Mayor Sept 12/84 Be it remembered that on this the 12th day of September 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, W. A. Harrington, B. L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler, W. G. Latimer & W. V. Rinehart Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Ordered that the Clerk be & is hereby authorized to cancel Warrant No. 442 drawn on fire fund for $757.00 favor of Sharpe, Coffman & Co. and to issue in lieu thereof, other Warrants in the said aggregate of $757.00 in favor of said Sharpe, Coffman & Co. Petitions Rec'd From Wm L. Preston for reconsidering the awarding the Contract for a

548 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oct 3/84 D.S. Hill & Co Grading 30 cents Cribbing $2. Sidewalks $12. Boxdrains $21. Ordered that the Contract be & is hereby awarded to W. F. Dearborn upon his executing a proper bond in the sum of $250.00. And now the Surveyor submits the specifications for a sidewalk on Bailey Street under Ordinance No. 601. After due examination and specifications are approved. Ordered that the Chief of Police be & is hereby instructed to enforce the Ordinance regulating the storing of powder. Ordered that the "Seattle Street Railway Co" be & are hereby instructed to lower their track or gravel up to the same on Front Street, so that teams may be able to cross the same Ordered that all Water Connections on Inclines be discontinued. A report is rec'd from the Cemetery Commission on the work already completed by O. C. Shorey in disinterring bodies from old Cemetery & also containing suggestions. Referred to Comtee on Public Buildings, Property & Grounds. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Monday October 12, 1884 at 7 1/2 O'Clock P. M. Attest: E. S. Osborne Clerk Approved John Leary Mayor Oct 13/84 Be it remembered that on this the 13th day of October 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment The following Offices are present, tonit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary & Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, Geo. F. Frye, B. L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler, W. G. Latimer & W. V. Rinehart Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Rec'd From D. E. Blaine asking the Council not to issue any Warrants on a/c of Fifth Street Gradefund until claim of petitions is

551 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE. Oct 13/84 existing Ordinances and Territorial laws. Ordered that Mrs Dodd & Mrs Schultz be & are hereby permitted to peddle about the City for 3 months without a license Orderline that Wm L. Lindsley & the Janitors of all School buildings be & they are hereby appointed Special Policemen without charge to the City and that the Chief of Police be & is hereby instructed to give stars to said parties upon application Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned Attest: E S. Osborne Clerk Approved John Leary Mayor Oct 17/84 Be it remembered that on this the 17th day of October 1884, the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law, The following Officers are present, tonit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, Geo. F. Frye, W. A. Harrington, B. L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, G. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler & W. G. Latimer Thereupon the following proceedings are had: The Assessment Rolls for Front, Kentucky, Harrison and Temperance Streets Improvements under Ordinances Nos 565 & 581 and Jackson Street Improvement under Ordinance No. 592 are referred to a Special Committee, to wit: Latimer, Northrup & Frye A communication is rec'd fromJustice Vrooman on the matter of Policemens fees. Referred to the Atty. A petition is rec'd from Walter Burritt for refunding $25.00 paid for a Grocery license, which license was refused. Referred to the Atty Licenses Ordered Issued Ordered that licenses be issued as follows: Blanchard & Smith for Retail liquors for 12 months from Nov. 11 The A. P. Hotaling Co for Wholesale for 6 months from Oct. 16 Chas G. Steinwey for Retail for 3 months from Oct. 3 M & K. Gottsteinfor Wholesale for 3 months from Sept 17 A. E. Alden, Manager for Retail for 3 months from Oct 1 John Collinsfor Retail for 3 months from Sept 25

564 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Nov 21/84 money to pay audited bills." Adopted upon the following vote, towit. In favor of adoption Clancy, Frye, Harrington, Latimer, Northrup, Rinehart, Snyder, Sox & Yesler. Against adoption none. Miscellaneous Ordered that the Street Commissioner be & is hereby instructed to work all laborers on the streets 9 hours for a days work, the vote of wages to remain as heretofore The Street Comtee reject the petition of John H. Randolph for an exclusive privilege to post bills. Report adopted The Street Comtee return the plat of "D. T. Dennys Park addition to the City of Seattle" recommending that the same be approved. adopted Ordered that the vote of levy in orer to provide funds to pay for the Improvement of Battery Street under Ordinance No. 601 be & the same is hereby fixed at 68 mills on the Dollar. A report is rec'd from the Cemetery Commissioners on Cemetery matters. Referred to the Comtee on Public Buildings, Property & Grounds. Ordered that the Council as a body accompanied by the Surveyor proceed on Saturday the 22d inst to examine the matter of a Sewer for Union Street. A proposal is rec'd from M. J. Welch offering to remove the rock from Madison Street for $80.00 [/underline]. Ordered laid on the table Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned Attest: E.S Osborne Clerk Approved John Leary, Mayor Dec 5/84 Be it remembered that on this the 5th day of December 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present, tonit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, Geo. F. Frye, B. L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler, W. G. Latimer & W. V. Rinehart. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Rec'd From U. A. Carr for correcting an assessment. Referred to Finance Comtee

584 Journal of the proceedings of the Jan 2/85 - is elected as justice of the Peace for the city firm Jan 5.1881. For the time provided by law. There being a vacancy in the newly created office of city Sexton the council proceeds to an election to fill such vacancy. Whereupon O C Shorey is elected to the office of city Sexton for the term provided by law. An ordinance to create a new cemetary is laid over until next meeting. Ordered that the matter of considering an ordinance to regulate the rule of intoxicating liquor be & is hereby laid over until next meeting. Ordered that the Sewer Committee be and is hereby granted further time in which to report on the Columbia Street sewer matter Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned approved John Leary, mayor

attest: E.S. Osborne

Jan 16/85 Be it remembered that on this the 16th day of January 1885 the Common Council of the city of Seattle meets in its council chamber pursuant to law. The following officers are present towit: His honor the mayor John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, Geo. F. Faye, B.L. Northup, Alfred Snyder, E.F. Sox, H.L. Yesler, W.G. Latimer & W.V. Rinehart Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Read From the trustees of Seattle Lodge No. 7 1.0.0.1 for rebating certain taxes paid. Granted From the Co. #4 for an engine. From R. Scott for certain repairs on Pine Street. Referred to Street Committee Communications and Reports From Clerk for Registration Books. Granted From Clerk showing Indebtedness